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Sewerage Spills Out in St. George Island

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Work crews were busy trying to clean up the mess from a sewerage spill on St. George Island Monday after a sewer line administered by the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) broke.

MetCom stated the break occurred some time Sunday at about 8:30 a.m. and the spill was of such an extent that residents should avoid contact with any flood waters or water near the St. George Island Wastewater Pumping Station for the next 7 days.

Mike Sullivan, chief of Facilities and Operations at MetCom, said that the leak was found Sunday morning from a main sewer line that was under a ditch that was already under several feet of water.

Sullivan said the depth of the water made it difficult to ascertain just how long the leak had been in progress or

how much sewerage had escaped.

“We don’t know, we’ve had crews there all weekend,” Sullivan said. “The volume [of wastewater] is unknown since it was so far underwater.”

Why the leak actually occurred in the line is also unknown, Sullivan said, but the increased pressure of the water brought in by the passing of Hurricane Joaquin might have been one of the causes.

The increase in standing water that plagued the island was not caused by the increased rain before the passing of the hurricane, he said.

“The coastal flooding was the issue,” Sullivan said, adding that the leak would likely be closed by the end of business Monday.

The sanitary sewer line on St. George Island serves about 150 residents there, he said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Commissioners Diverge On The State of The County

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer At Tuesday’s State of the County address certain of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County had very positive views of the county’s economic outlook but others were more cautious.

Commissioner President James “Randy” Guy went so far as to give a glowing assessment of the county’s fiscal outlook.

“In my view the state of the economy is excellent,” Guy said.

Commissioner Mike Hewitt closely followed Guy’s comments by saying that the county’s debt affordability study shows it could afford to borrow another $90 million and still be financially healthy enough to pay it down. Hewitt said, however, that he did not want to borrow that much money.

Hewitt reiterated his long-held contention that the county has often overcharged its citizens while underestimating revenues received, saying that one of his primary missions is to find “coffee cans” of money the county is holding and either “give some back to the citizens” or put it to work on other projects.

He also cited the $22.5 million the county has pre-paid into its retirement funds as another sign of its fiscal health.

The county’s fiscal health was so good, he said, that he wanted to eliminate the energy tax as well as reduce the personal property tax.

“I think we’re too flush [with public money,]” Hewitt said. “We’re doing very well as a county.”

Commissioner John O’Connor also sided with Hewitt by saying he also supported cutting the energy tax.

“I want to cut the energy tax altogether,” O’Connor said.

Commissioners Tom Jarboe and Todd Morgan were much more circumspect when it came to the county’s fiscal health

and its $227 million budget.

They saw a great deal of opportunity for the county but also significant pitfalls if elected leaders did not spend and plan wisely.

Jarboe said the county is “poised at a wonderful position” to take advantage of unmanned autonomous systems research and development but cautioned that heavy manufacturing was not a realistic option to diversify the economy because of its geographic isolation and lack of transportation infrastructure.

“We need to look hard and fast at what we can do and what we can’t do,” Jarboe said.

When it came to the concept initially proffered by Morgan to establish a sports complex on turf fields at a location on St. Andrews Church Road, Jarboe said it was important to engage in a public private partnership to make it a reality.

“There’s no way we could afford it on our own,” Jarboe said.

In a later interview he disagreed with Hewitt’s assertion that the county was “flush” with funding.

“If we were flush with cash let’s build all the parks and ball fields ourselves,” Jarboe said.

Morgan warned that the county was under constant threat of a possible base realignment and closure (BRAC) effort and that it had to do more to distinguish itself as the headquarters of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) and not just as Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

This was key, Morgan said, to asserting the base’s importance as a research and development hub for manned and unmanned systems.

“I think there’s going to be another BRAC,” Morgan said. “That’s the gorilla in the room.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Every year members of the state delegation to Annapolis and the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County meet to discuss important legislative proposals for the coming year; it’s also a chance for members of the public to introduce their own legislative proposals and hear about the ramifications of new laws.

But this year the public almost did not get that chance.

According to a letter sent Sept. 15 from Commissioner President James “Randy” Guy to the chairman of the delegation, Del. Anthony O’Donnell, the leader of the commissioner board cancelled the meeting to make room for public hearings and because of a lack of legislative proposals.

In a later interview Guy told The County Times that he had talked with county staff and found that there were no new legislative proposals at the time and that it was his decision ultimately to cancel the meeting.

He has since reinstated the meeting, he said.

“I set the agenda,” Guy said. “It was strictly a business decision.

“Maybe it was a little hasty… I didn’t realize the political ramifications of that.”

The letter mentioned code home rule hearings as being prominent on the commissioners’ schedule.

“At the present time, the St. Mary’s County Commissioners are interested in pursuing

code home rule form of government,” Guy wrote in the missive. “We plan to conduct seven public hearings over the course of the next several months to obtain input from the citizens. Due to the estimated timing of this process, a joint public meeting between the commissioners and the delegation does not appear to be warranted as the commissioners will not be submitting proposals for consideration during the 2016 legislative session.”

The letter was sent with only Guy’s signature and not from any of the other commissioners, though they received copies.

County Administrator Rebecca Bridgett confirmed that the public meeting is set for Nov. 17; residents can make their own legislative proposals for consideration and interact with elected leaders about issues facing the county in the upcoming Annapolis session.

“He understands the importance of the meeting, so it’s back on,” O’Donnell said. “I thought it was important for public dialogue to see the delegation meet with the county commissioners. It’s as simple as that.”

Commissioner Tom Jarboe said he and other commissioners only learned of Guy’s original letter after he had sent it, but said that that Guy’s decision to reschedule the meeting showed he knew its importance.

“It is unprecedented, it looks weird,” Jarboe said. “But there was no grand scheme to not meet with the delegation.”

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Commissioners Hear From Residents On Red Light Cameras

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Several citizens spoke in favor of the county installing red light cameras to help combat reckless driving but one said the decision should be left up to the voters to decide.

Commissioner Todd Morgan has recently renewed his push for red light cameras; Morgan’s wife died after a long battle with severe injuries sustained in a car crash caused by a driver who ran a red light.

The crash occurred on Route 235 and Millstone Landing Road as Maria Morgan was leaving their home.

Angela Cameron, of Morganza, remembered Maria Morgan in her comments to the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County Tuesday night at a public forum.

“I say this in honor of my friend, Maria Morgan, who would still be with us were it not for a red light runner,” Cameron said.

She relayed her own story of how she and a car full of her children and another child were nearly hit by a car that ran a red light as they were trying to make a turn at an intersection.

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The car raced past them apparently oblivious to their presence, she said.

“My son said to me, ‘I think we cheated death,’” Cameron said. “We had no idea how that car didn’t hit us.”

Bob Wirt said the commissioners should institute the red light cameras because county sheriff’s deputies and state police had more pressing concerns than to to sit at intersections and right traffic tickets.

If motorists realized there would be fines for running red lights, he said, they would pay more attention to heeding the law to stop.

“Should stop lights be followed accidents will be prevented,” Wirt said.

“They are essentailly a force mulitiplier.

“Implement the cameras.”

But Roy Fedders, of Dameron, said red light cameras still had the aura of being a revenue raising tool for governments and that is why citizens often balked at them.

Morgan’s push last year for red light cameras with the former Board of County Commissioners failed.

“Put it to the ballot, leave it to the people,” Fedders said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

MetCom Holding Firm on St. Clements Shore Moratorium

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

The Metropolitan Commission says it must hold fast to its decision to not allow any more residents to hookup to the waste water treatment plant at St. Clements Shores in Compton eventhough county elected leaders are trying to persuade the county’s water and sewer provider to find ways to allow some more residents to do so.

Commissioner President James “Randy” Guy said commissioners and MetCom staff have been in discussions lately to find an alternatives to the problem.

Guy admitted that the only permanent solution was to expand the capacity at the plant but in the interim he has pressed MetCom to talk with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) to relax discharge permit regulations to allow perhaps six or eight more failing septic systems to hook up to public sewer.

“Maybe they’re doing 90 percent capacity and that 10 percent threshold is something they want to stay under,” Guy told The County Times.

MetCom’s response thus far has been not to budge.

“It is my understanding that MDE has indicated that although it is within MetCom’s discretion to connect additional

properties to the facility, MDE is not in a position to offer any relaxation of current discharge permit requirements or to waive any fines for permit violations or sewerage overflows which may occur,” wrote MetCom Board Chair Steve Willing in a letter to Guy dated Sept. 24.

“Accordingly, MetCom, and ultimately all of its rate payers, remains liable for any environmental and/or monetary damages which may occur in the event of a permit violation or sewerage overflow.”

In essence, adding more properties to the treatment plant could overtax its capacity and cause damaging and costly overflows.

According to MetCom information the permit for the treatment plant from MDE allows for 100,000 gallons of treated effluent to be released each day but the plant’s capacity is already near full at 90,000 gallons per day of wastewater.

The cost of permit violations can also be extensive, according to MetCom. Civil fines from MDE can be as high as $10,000 per day and can even be merged with criminal fines of $25,000 for a first offense and $50,000 for a second offense. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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The Purple Tractor Kept on Giving

By Crista Dockray Staff Writer The purple tractor named The Survivor has indeed kept the pattern of charity.

The tractor was auctioned off for around $3,600 to a man named Greg McGrew last Saturday, Oct. 3 at Bubby Knott’s auction at Flat Iron Farm. The money earned on the tractor was donated to Mother Catherine Academy, as promised

by Knott.

McGrew says that he does a lot for charities, as much as he can, so when he saw the tractor, he placed a bid.

McGrew owns McGrew Equipment Company up in Seven Valleys, Pa., and plans to auction The Survivor at his “Antique Toy, Sign, and Collectible Auction” on Nov. 20.

In turn, the money from the tractor will be donated to a family with a young daughter named Emilee who suffers from Alexander Disease. McGrew has helped this family in the past with fundraisers such as comedy-night, golf tournaments, and a concert.

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ing his auction will come together for a good cause.

Knott says that he will for sure be up in Pennsylvania to place another bid on the purple tractor. He can’t promise he’ll win but he says, “It’s the right thing to do.”

To find out more about The Survivor’s upcoming auction, visit www.mcgrewequipment.com. To attend the auction on Nov. 20 and place a bid, go to McGrew Equipment Company located at 2191 Seven Valleys Rd. in Seven Valleys, Pa. crista@countytimes.net

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St. Mary’s Dodges Storm, Heavy Cleanup Costs

By Guy Leoanrd Staff Writer As the county prepared to face the wrath of Hurricane Joaquin last week, Bob Kelly, director of Emergency Services and Information Technology said at one point leaders were concerned that the storm might make a direct hit in St. Mary’s.

But, he said, the county dodged what could have been a serious weather event.

“We were gearing up and gearPhoto by Guy Leonard ing up but by Friday morning we were beginning to rein things in,” Though the worst of Hurricane Joaquin passed by St. Mary’s Kelly told The County Times. there was still flooding in places like St. George Island.

“Citizens were busy getting preAmy Farrell, director of the Farm Service pared… this could’ve been a very serious Agency in Leoardtown, said that the latest event.” rainfall brought the year-to-date totals for The county made sandbags available to Mechanicsville to over 33 inches and just residents and they came to take them, Kelly under 25 inches at Patuxent River Naval Air said, to the tune of 8,500 of them.

Station. Both totals were just slightly above At a capacity of about 40 pounds per bag normal for the season. that came to 170 tons of sand the county pro“The corn crop is really good,” Farrell said. vided to citizens in preparation for the storm. “The yields are above average.”

Kelly said before the storm the county had Still not all communities got through the spent about $20,000 to begin preparations, storm unscathed. with about $700,000 in expenditures lined up The Sandgates community experienced in case of emergencies that might follow. flooding, Kelly said, and Commissioner Tom The costs would likely have gone up be- Jarboe said many of the areas in his district yond that, Kelly said. like St. George Island had similar problems.

And while the rains last week became “Parts of District 1 are still underwater,” heavy, they actually helped to balance out the Jarboe said Tuesday. dry weather the county has experienced over the past two months. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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The annual Health Fair will offer a variety of activities, health screenings and exhibits aimed at promoting a healthy balance of the mind, body, and spirit; an overall feeling of well being--for all ages.

Health Fair The Way To Wellness Friday, October 30, 2015 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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For more information call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050 or visit the Department of Aging & Human Services website at stmarysmd.com/aging Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor and the Department of Aging & Human Services.

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Charlotte Hall Ace Hardware Coloring Contest Winner

By Crista Dockray Staff Writer

Jackie Rose, age 6, was the proud winner of the Charlotte Hall Ace Hardware coloring contest in conjunction with the County Times. She skillfully colored a picture of children riding a roller coaster for the 6 to 8-year-old age group. Her talent was recognized by Kasey Russell, a graphic artist.

Rose colored the picture at her home after she did her homework. She said that she likes coloring a lot. Rose mentioned that the first time she colored the picture she didn’t do well and started over. Her second picture was what won the contest.

She was surprised that she won because she said she didn’t think she would win against the 8-year-olds that can color better than her.

On Oct. 5, Rose made the hard decision between a Snackeez and a coloring book as her prize, but opted for the Snackeez after a moment of thinking. It allows you to hold a drink and a snack in the same container for convenience and prevents the risk of spills. She said the coloring book looked a bit too difficult for her and she always wanted a Snackeez. Her brother, Tony Rose III, said Cheez-its would be a great snack to put in it.

Her parents Jennifer Rose and Tony

Photos by Crista Dockray Winner Jackie Rose holding her prize given by Store Manager Jake Jacobs

Rose, Jr. are very proud.

The next contest will be for ages 9 to 12. Prizes may vary. The coloring picture can be found on the back page. For more information, call the Charlotte Hall location at 301-884-0300. crista@countytimes.net

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School Bus Safety Begins with You! A reminder from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Tim Cameron and the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office remind the community that it is critical that motorists take proper safety precautions when approaching a school bus. The Sheriff’s Office has experienced an influx of reports from the community regarding school bus stop-arm violations. The Traffic Safety Unit Division takes these reports very seriously.

Motorists are required to remain stationary until the red lights of the school bus go off, or the bus continues to travel down the road. These are serious infractions that can lead to injury of students or other motorists, and violators will be fined $570 and will be given three points on their licenses.

The National Highway Administration reported that an average of 24 children die in school transportation-related crashes each year (11 occupants and 13 pedestrians). Many children are struck by motorists as they step off the buses.

According to the NHTSA, more students are killed getting on or off buses than while riding them.

As you travel our roads— be patient, slow down, and pay attention—our kids matter.

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Debit Card Skimming Scam Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying suspect(s) involved in a debit card skimming scam. Over the last several weeks, numerous victims reported their debit card had been compromised by unknown means.

Unknown suspect(s) were able to withdrawal an undisclosed amount of currency from the victims’ bank accounts utilizing automated teller machines (ATM) in Frederick County, Baltimore County, Harford County and Virginia.

Subsequently, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division (CID) assumed the investigation.

Through the course of the investigation, detectives discovered a skimming device had been placed on an automated teller machine (ATM) in Lexington Park, Maryland. A skimming device is an electronic device that attaches to an ATM and captures data associated with the debit card and personal identification numbers (PIN) of customers.

On Sept. 12, security footage shows two disguised females approaching the ATM in question. The following day Sept. 13, a male approached the same ATM and removed the skimming device from the machine then fled on foot.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Melissa Hulse at 301475-4200, ext. 1996 or by email at Melissa.Hulse@stmarysmd.com.

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Dear Editor:

While running some errands I heard on the radio that sandbags were available at the transfer stations and since I live in a high water area I decided to swing by and see if I could get some. When I pulled into the St. Andrew’s transfer station my first surprise was the long line of vehicles waiting to get sandbags. There was actually a crowd surrounding the sand pile. I was instructed to go get 10 bags and bring them to the pile. I was waiting to get my turn at one of the shovels when a public works employee approached, shovel in hand. He told me to open one of the bags and he started to fill it. I explained I was capable of doing it myself but he just kept on shoveling. When I looked around it was obvious that numerous DPW workers were helping other citizens fill their sandbags. As I was loading the bags into my vehicle a pregnant woman approached the pile.

I offered to help her but before she could answer two DPW workers started filling the bags for her. The best I could do was say thank you

and get out of the way.

Sometimes you hear employees lament their compensation package but often the justification for a better deal is not obvious. I doubt if the DPW workers with the shovels are at the top of the salary schedule and are likely not eligible for other pay incentives such as stipends or incentive pay, but those who were filling the sand bags sure made a favorable impression that should not go without mention and a public thank you. They were a very positive sign of a good work ethic and a willingness to help.

I want to be sure Mr. Erickson and the County Commissioners are aware that these folks really made them look good. I left there feeling I had a good reason to pay my taxes.

Sincerely, David Ryan Hollywood, Md.

LEGAL NOTICE The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which he/she seeks to change his/her name from Victoria Anne Markley to Victoria Anne Powalisz. The petitioner is seeking a name change because she is divorced.

Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the Oct. 29, 2015. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and

served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgement by default or the granting of the relief sought.

A copy of this notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county/city at least 15 days before the deadline to file an objection.

Letters to the Editor

Our Opinion Not That Economy St. Mary’s County Commissioner President Randy Guy has never personally managed more than a few thousand dollars a year, until this year when he was elected to become the President of the County Commissioners. Suddenly he is basking in the lotto-like sweepstakes of managing more than two hundred million dollars a year of your money.

On Tuesday, Mr. Guy announced that the St. Mary’s County economy is “excellent”. His remarks came to a group of local business leaders at the Chamber of Commerce annual “State of the County” luncheon.

There are a myriad of words that could be used to describe the local economy and there are many different views on how well the economy is performing. So it is fair to say that if you were to ask 10 different people to describe the local economy you may well get 10 different descriptions, but not as many different views.

Words matter, especially when they come from elected officials whose job it is to be informed and understanding of the needs and challenges their constituency faces when adjudicating the spending of their constituency’s money.

It was clear to most business leaders in the room that Mr. Guy lacks a comprehensive understanding of the difficult times and uncertainty that many St. Mary’s County businesses and residents are facing every day.

Faced with the greatest level of uncertainty in federal government military spending and the direction of our

national defense that we have seen in most of our resident’s lifetime, there is virtually no one who can effectively argue that the uncertainty has not taken the edge off the local economy. There are those who would effectively argue that the uncertainty has impacted business and consumer confidence therefore providing indicators that the local economy is performing fair or even poorly.

Guy is obviously enamored by the continued high revenues and high levels of spending that governments are still generally enjoying in and around Maryland. It’s the same story all over again.

Politician’s living high on the citizen’s dime while the citizens are entrenched in the day to day concerns of making ends meet. In Guy’s world of spending our tax dollars, the economy is “excellent”. But that’s not the economy we live in.

To be fair, it is important for the leader of local government to portray a sense of confidence in the local economy. Once again, words are important. Telling local business leaders that the economy is “resilient”, and that public policy will forge “confidence” in our economy going forward are the kind of words that might better portray a sense of understanding that there is much work to do while not expressing great public concern.

It’s the kind of words that would have given business leaders the right level of confidence that the elected officials understand the local economy which is the first step in managing our money effectively.

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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.

David Crute, 58

David Alfonso Crute, 58, of Hollywood, Md. passed away on Sept. 27 at Future Care Pineview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, Md. Born on August 1, 1957 in Bronx, Ny., he was the son of the late Alfonso Lang, Jr, and Daisy Crute.

In 1975, David graduated from Clifford J. Scott High School. He proudly enlisted in the United States Navy in 1976 and served his country as an Aviation Electrician until his Honorable Discharge in 1980. On August 16, 1980, David married his beloved wife, Alice Marlene Chase. Together they celebrated over 35 wonderful years of marriage. He was employed as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service until his retirement in 2005.

In addition to his beloved, Alice Chase Crute, David is also survived by his son, Malcolm D. Crute (Angela); daughter, Anisha D. Wells (Wendell); and six grandchildren; Taylor, Jayden, Xavier, Shyann and Sydney Crute and Devyn Wells. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his siblings; James, Rudolph, Leslie, and Maxine Crute.

The family received friends for David’s Life Celebration on Friday, Oct. 2 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home. A Funeral Service was celebrated by Pastor Tyrone Marshall of Victory Christian Ministries International Church in Washington, D.C. Interment followed at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md.

Margaret Elizabeth Snyder-Stevens, 98, of California, Md., passed away on Sept. 28at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, Md. She was born on February 21, 1917 in Eddyville, Ne. to the late Margaret Elizabeth McMahon and Allen Bernard Snyder.

Margaret grew up on the family farm during the Great Depression near Eddyville, Ne. The family attended St. Patrick’s Church.

She attended school in Sumner, Ne. and graduated in 1935 from the Nebraska State Teacher’s College at Kearney. She taught in a rural one-room schoolhouse in Buffalo County, NE teaching grades one to eight until 1944.

Margaret enlisted in the Women’s Auxiliary Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) on July 6, 1944. She trained at Hunter College in NYC and was assigned to a communications unit supporting the U. S. Navy in Washington, DC. Specialist Snyder was billeted to WAVE “D” Bldg. 11, Nebraska and Massachusetts Avenue where she served two years. On August 1, 1946, she was honorably discharged at the rank of Specialist First Class, having received the Victory Medal, The American campaign Ribbon and Navy Unit Commendation. After World War II, Margaret moved to Portland, OR and worked as a clerk for the Veteran’s Administration.

Within a year, she returned to Washington, DC to marry Francis R. Stevens whom she had met at the Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park and who had served in the Pacific Theater with the U. S. Army. They were married on June 28, 1947.

They brought property and built a home in California, Md., where they raised seven children. As a family they enjoyed living in the country, boating and camping vacations along the east coast. Margaret worked as a Mathematician Aide at Patuxent Naval Air Station from 1961 until her retirement in 1975, but her favorite job was being an extraordinary mother. Her life revolved around her family. After retirement she traveled around the country, including Mexico and Alaska with her husband until his death in 1989. After her husband’s death, she dedicated most of her time to her grandchildren, whom she enjoyed caring for after school. She was loved by all who met her because of her sincerity, kindness and hospitality, especially

Debra Lynne “Debbie” King, 57, of Valley Lee, Md. died on Sept. 26 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. Born on November 17, 1957 in Frankfort, Germany she is the daughter of the late Richard Kent King and Carolyn Jean Chaille.

Debbie graduated from Friendly High School in Fort Washington, MD. She was employed as a budget analyst for the Department of Defense at Bowling Air Force Base for 15 years. She was currently employed at Russell’s Store, a job she enjoyed. Debbie was a people person, and she loved her job because she met and socialized with many wonderful people. Her hobbies included camping, especially in Virginia, crabbing, fishing and attending NASCAR races. However, her greatest love was for her daughter, whom they shared a special bond together.

Margaret Elizabeth Snyder-Stevens, 98

to children, whom she always welcomed in her home with baked goods, common sense lessons and unconditional love.

Margaret moved to Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home in April 2013 where she continued to enjoy visits from her family and friends.

Margaret is survived by her children, Gregory Stevens (Gail) of California, Md., Stephanie Stevens (Claude Martin) of California, Md., Valerie Stevens of California, Md., Lee Marin Stevens (Anita) of California, Md., Marisa Stevens Davis of Kalama, WA, and Kevin Stevens (Mary) of Lexington Park, Md.; her step-son, William C. Stevens of Lexington Park, Md., her sister-in-law, Helen Payne of Huntsville, Al., 10 grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Francis R. Stevens, her six siblings, and son-in-law, Gerald Davis.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated

by Reverend Marco Shad and Rev. Michal Sajnog on Monday, Oct. 5 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Internment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to Southern Maryland Vacation for Veterans, 22673 Pops Way, California, MD 20619 or COSMIC Symphony, P.O. Box 1323, California, MD 20619. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

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

Debra Lynne King, 57

Debbie is survived by her beloved daughter, Rachel Cooksey of Valley Lee, Md.; her brother, Michael Kent King (Joy) of Fredericksburg, Va.; a nephew, Daniel King and a niece, Heather King; and her extended family and friends at Russell’s Store. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her companion, Ronnie Thompson.

Family received friends for Debbie’s Life Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 3 with a Service of Remembrance celebrated by Reverend Joe Orlando afterwards at Brinsfield Funeral Home. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Pa.

John Thomas Corbin of Temple Hills, Md., passed away on Sept. 26. John was born on April 3, 1933 to the late Simon S. and Edna P. Corbin, of Ridge, Md. He received his elementary education at St. Peter Claver School, Ridge, Md. On May 31, 1958, John was united in Holy Matrimony to his loving wife, Vivian Madeline Medley and from that blessed union three children were conceived, Rene, John and Karen (deceased in 1994), all residing in Prince George’s County, MD. John worked for a short time in 1948 at the Public Works Department, Patuxent Naval Base, Lexington Park, MD. He also worked for John McShaine, a contractor out of Philadelphia, PA, doing remodeling work on the White House (1948-1952) during President Harry Truman’s administration in the 50’s.

John transitioned from a construction worker to a soldier in the military. He volunteered in the U.S. Army on April 10, 1951 and served in the Korean War. Before returning to the states, John was stationed for 6-months at Camp Chitose #1, on the Island of Hokkaido, in Northern Japan (first visit 1951-1953). He was honorably discharged at Fort Mead, Md. on February 5, 1953.

After returning to civilian life, John held odd jobs. He moved to Washington, DC in 1954 and attended Margaret Murray Washington Vocational High School, Washington, DC, with course work in Dry Cleaning Technology, Bookkeeping and Accounting, utilizing the G.I. Bill. John graduated from Armstrong Vocational High School, Washington, DC. He obtained two diplomas in electronics and TV repair from the National Radio Institute, Washington, DC. He also attended Prince George’s Community College, Largo, MD, majoring in Electronic Technology. He worked for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for 25 years as an Electronic Specialist. As an employee with the CIA, he attended a variety of specialized training schools, both in-house and external, with special emphasis on job specialization and professional development in the trade-craft.

John and his family were posted for two years at Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan. While in Japan, to satisfy his curiosity for knowing how other cultures lived and worked, he and his wife arranged for a tour to Mainland, China, the southern Province of Guangzhou. They also visited Nationalist China, Taipei Taiwan, Hong Kong (still under British rule at that time) and Portuguese Macao.

John attributes his curiosity about people, places and things to his mother, Edna. Ironically, his mother died on June 16, 1983, on the same day he and his family returned back to the U.S., ending his first duty tour. His mother had a very strong influence on his life. His mother always taught him to question things he didn’t quite understand and to try and do the right thing all the time and be self-reliant.

During his tours of duty, he traveled extensively on “TDY” duty assignments and as Team Leader in the later years with contract employees from Lockheed Electronics, installing computer related equipment. He visited and worked in such places as The Kingdom of Mbabane Swaziland, Southern Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa, Tel Aviv

Israel. While in Israel, he experienced a rebirth of his earlier religious training given by the Nuns and Father McKenna by visiting Jerusalem-the old Walled City and such places as Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity, the Via dolorosa, where Christ supposedly walked, the Dead Sea, Masada, King Herod hideout, Rachel’s Tomb and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and many others places – the Hashemite Kingdom of Amman, Jordan, Asuncion, Paraguay South America, Rio de Janerio, Brazil, Sao Palo Brazil and many (too numerous to mention) visiting stops to other countries while enroute to duty stations.

John would be the first to tell you that having traveled and enjoying many places he visited with deep interest, he always looked forward to coming back to the USA. He would say, “When you haven’t visited other places and cultures, we tend to take life’s conveniences for granted.” John shared some of his experiences…“During my travels, I endured mini earthquakes and typhoons in the Western Pacific (Okinawa, Japan), dust and sand storms blowing down to Abidjan from the Sahara Dessert in West Africa. During a week or so each year in West Africa, you have to drive during the day with your car headlights on due to the dust and sand blowing in the atmosphere. You also had to adjust to repeated electric power outages during the hot months of the year that could go on 20-30 times a day. This is brought on by the Ivoirians’ use of hydro-electric power and the lack of rainfall during some months of the year. But you learn to take in stride the lack of normal amenities you have been accustomed to. Furthermore, the US government provided backup power to private residences and government offices.”

He retired from the CIA in 1992. John worked as a Computer Consultant after he retired. He also held a taxicab/sightseeing license in Washington, D.C. for more than 45 years. He was a bus driver for the old D.C. Transit Bus System. He worked as a local traveling salesman for Long’s clothing/furniture store in D.C.; employed by GSA as a short order cook. He also enrolled at Strayer University, Prince George’s County, MD, as a part-time IT student.

Family and friends united on Saturday, Oct. 3 for visitation at 10 am with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church.

John Thomas Corbin, 82

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, www.kidney.org. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

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Young Commander, Young Queen

Leonard Hall Company Commander by Day, Queen of Tolerance by Night

By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Hannah Spranger, 16, a Company Commander at the Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy, wears a cover and a crown. On Sept. 24 Spranger was crowned the 2015 Queen of Tolerance and first ever Queen from Leonard Hall.

Spranger started at Leonard Hall at the end of her freshman year as an E7. After only three years and a grade skipped, she is now in her senior year. She holds rank as an O3 after she was promoted from an O1 Administration Officer last year. She was promoted based on her battalion director’s review of her grades and number of fractions and merits.

As a senior, Spranger holds a 3.5 GPA and her classes include World History, English, Pre-Calc, Chemistry and Yearbook. She is a member of both the Key Club and the National Honors Society.

As a Company Commander, she holds the responsibility to account for those missing and in attendance, to oversee uniform inspections, and to keep quiet in the hallways.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Spranger takes two additional English classes at the CSM in Leonardtown in order to get the extra English credits she needs to graduate.

Not to mention, in her free time after school and on weekends, she works two jobs. On Monday she works at the Camp Maria Retreat Center and on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday she works at Heritage Chocolates.

But that’s not the end. Spranger, after all the hours she spends studying and working, volunteers.

At Leonard Hall she works their fundraising and volunteer events, which includes volunteering at a nursing home and making arts and crafts with the Center for Life Enrichment.

Spranger’s mother goes to Christ Episco-

pal Church in Chaptico and there, Spranger does their oyster festivals, strawberry festivals and yard sales.

Her aunt goes to Holy Angels Church in Avenue and Spranger volunteers to cook and serve food for the WARM program and also helps out at their seafood festival.

“I’m always out there, I’m always doing something,” she said.

This is the reason that Spranger’s Headmistress Suzanne Wisnieski, nominated her to apply for the 69th St. Mary’s Queen of Tolerance Contest. Wisnieski said that with her confidence and her background in volunteer work, Spranger would be perfect to represent the school.

So Spranger filled out the application, attached her work resume speckled with all of the volunteer opportunities and awards she won, and sent it in.

The Queen of Tolerance contest has taken place every year since 1947. According to the St. Mary’s County Fair website, “Catholics searching for religious tolerance and the freedom to practice their religion in peace resulted in the founding of St. Mary’s County in 1637. Hence [the Maryland state] nickname ‘The Free State’ and the title of the young lady who will preside over this year’s County Fair the ‘Queen of Tolerance’ are firmly rooted in our heritage.”

According to the 2015 Queen of Tolerance application, “The Queen will be selected on the basis of scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, poise, appearance, interview, and presentation.” Not only that, but before they even apply the must be female, a senior in high school, have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, and must be a resident of St. Mary’s County for four years or longer.

After Spranger’s application was reviewed and accepted, she was interviewed under three judges. They asked her a variety of questions; one of them challenged Spranger to come up with a way in which

Left: Olivia Higgs. Middle: Hannah Spranger. Right: Alanna Daley Photo Courtesy of St. Mary’s County Fair

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volunteer work could be more accessible and involved. She responded with advertisement. She thought the availability of a mobile app with a map of opportunities for volunteer work in the area could get more of the younger generation to be aware and participate.

Once all of the applicants for the contest were interviewed, they were narrowed down to 12 contestants, Spranger among them.

On Thursday, Sept. 24 at the St. Mary’s County Fair, the coronation ceremony began. Among the audience were Spranger’s parents, her aunt and uncle and her headmistress, all anxiously awaiting the outcome.

All 12 contestants sat on the stage in long gowns and sashes with “princess” printed on them. Spranger’s cousin sat by her side as her escort.

“He was telling me the whole time, you’re going to do it, you’re going to make it, and I’m like I don’t know about this…” said Spranger.

Before the Queen, the first runner up, Alanna Daley, and second runner up Olivia Higgs, were announced. Then Spranger was revealed as the winner of the 69th Queen of Tolerance contest.

“I thought, I could make runner up, but I didn’t know that I was going to be queen…It was very unexpected,” she said.

She was crowned and given a “Queen” sash to wear.

Her mom cried, her headmistress took a lot of pictures and started making phone calls to spread the news. One of the pictures was framed and now hangs outside the front office of the school for everyone to see.

Spranger was awarded $1,175 for a college scholarship with a possibility of more to come if the available scholarship funds are raised.

As the Queen of Tolerance she will attend the Veteran’s Day parade on the Queen of Tolerance float and other political-type events. Next year she will come back and crown the next queen.

Spranger was later informed she was chosen because of her honesty. The judges liked how she admitted that she wasn’t a perfect person, that she makes mistakes too.

This is not the first college scholarship she won, however. Last year, she won second in the state and first place in the county for the Voice of Democracy essay contest.

Her essay was about why veterans are important to the nation’s history and future.

She won $500 at the county level and around $1,000 at the state level, all which will be used for college.

She plans on doing the contest again this year.

After she graduates, she wants to go to college to become a crime scene investigator. She is looking to attend George Mason or Marymount University. She is also considering West Virginia University because they have their own forensic lab.

But for now, she will be at upcoming volunteer events, turning Leonard Hall into a haunted house and working the school’s Annual Golf Tournament on Oct. 19. She will be keeping busy and doing what she does best. crista@countytimes.net

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Raising T-Shirts, Awareness for Domestic Violence

CSM Partners with Calvert County Crisis Intervention Center During October

an is battered, usually by her intimate partner, and according Circuit Courthouse Courtyard in Prince Frederick. to the U.S. Justice Department, less than half of all abuse is For information on CSM, visit www.csmd.edu. reported to the police.

The Crisis Intervention Center of Calvert County, under Press Release the Calvert County Health Department, provides 24-hour crisis intervention as well as short- and long-term counseling to victims and families. The program provides liaison for victims and families with various organizations by networking with law enforcement, social services, hospital, judicial system, school, day care and medical personnel.

It also provides shelter for women and children in crisis. For information, visit www.CalvertHealth. org and click on Contact Crisis Intervention.

The Community United Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil is 7 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 27 at the Historic St. Mary’s City is for more information, call taking registrations for their 240-895-4990 or info@ fall homeschool day, Reduce, hsmcdigshistory.org.

Reuse, and Recycle. This proCost is $5 per child for chilgram is scheduled for Oct. 14 dren age 5 and older, one acfrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. companying adult is free.

How long does it take you Historic St. Mary’s City is to go to the store? If you a museum of living history could only shop once a year and archaeology on the site – what would you buy? Could of Maryland’s first capital in you find a way to re-use bro- beautiful, tidewater Southern ken items? Visit Historic St. Maryland. For more informaMary’s City this homeschool tion about the museum conday and explore the inven- tact the Visitor Center at 240tive ways the Yaocomaco and 895-4990, 800-SMC-1634 or colonists struggled to survive info@hsmcdigshistory.org. with what they had.

Decorated T-shirts are hung in the lobby of the Flagship Building on the College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus to To make a reservation or Press Release bringing attention to the impacts of domestic violence through participation in the Clothesline Project. The T-shirts will be displayed

Homeschool Day at HSMC

October is Domestic Awareness Month and the College of Southern Maryland in partnership with the Crisis Intervention Center of Calvert County is bringing attention to the impacts of domestic violence through participation in the Clothesline Project.

T-shirts were collected by the Crisis Intervention Center with messages written by victims of domestic violence as well as by their children. They have been strung on a clothesline in the lobby of the Flagship Building on the Prince Frederick Campus and will be displayed for the month.

“We are pleased to support the Clothesline Project and to bring awareness to our students of the devastating effects of domestic violence,” said CSM Vice President and Dean of Prince Frederick Campus Dr. Rich Fleming.

According to the United Nations 2000 “Study on the Status of Women,” every 15 seconds somewhere in America a wom-

through the end of October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Thursday, October 8, 2015

Covert Secures Second-Straight Potomac Crown

season David Williams scored four wins, Hills 29-points over 2014 champion JJ Silivious. run Swaim (5), Mikey Latham (5), Jeremy posted three triumphs with solo wins going Ed Pope Sr. lead the way with 6 feature wins Pilkerton (4) mopped up all season in the win to 2014 champion Tyler Emory and eventual upping his all-time class total to 19 victories. column with only 2014 Winchester U-Car In his second full season behind the wheel Winchester (VA) point champ Jonathon De- Hardesty (3) and 2013 champ Ray Bucci (2) champ Jeff Wilkins breaking through for one of his Pete Cameron, Roland and Lisa Mann Haven...With only two wins to his credit en- were all multiple winners with singles going win. Potomac’s season finale, scheduled for owned Rocket no.72 York Haven Pa.’s Jason tering the season Street Stock veteran Mike to JJ Silvious and 2012 titlist Nabil Guffey... this past weekend but was lost to rain, will Covert was crowned the Late Model track Franklin left little doubt he was the man to The youth movement was alive and well in be held on October 16th and 17th. The twochampion at Potomac Speedway. Covert beat in 2015. Franklin took the win in the the tracks entry-level class, the U-Cars. Co- day “Southern Maryland National” will feaposted four feature wins and finished inside season opener and would add 10 more wins rey Swaim became the sixth different divi- ture the Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, the top-five in 10 of the 12 races the class con- along the way to easily secure his first career sion champion in the six years the class has Crate Late Models, U-Cars, Hobby Stocks and tested this season and would eventually out- Potomac championship aboard his ARC Race appeared at Potomac and in came in quite a Strictly Stocks during the course of the twopoint runner-up Dale Hollidge by 153 markers Cars built no.74. Franklin’s title march was so battle as he would take the title over Jeremy day event. to secure the title. “I was never much of a point impressive he would eventually take the crown Pilkerton by just nine-points. In the 15-races racer, but I’m really proud to give everyone on by 503-points over impressive rookie Billy this team another championship.” Said Covert. Hill. Franklin (11), MIke Latham (4) Chuck “They spend so much time in the shop getting Bowie (1) and Barry Williams Sr.(1) were this car ready and I get the easy part of driving all division winners...The Crate Late Models it and if it weren’t for everyone’s efforts on this were back for a second season flying under the The 22nd annual Ford Fever Classic preOn Friday the gates will open at 9 a.m., team, I’d be a guy sitting in the stands watch- RUSH Racing Series Banner and produced a sented by the Washington Area Ford Dealand there will be an Early Bird Test Sesing each week.” Covert’s title winning season repeat champion in Ben Bowie. The Potomac ers will take place on Oct. 9 through 11 at sion from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for $100 per car. x Meet with you as soon as you decide you want to buy or refi saw its share of ups and downs along the way. veteran would win only one main event this MDIR. The event will feature an all Ford Friday evening there will be Test & Tune “We wrecked our primary car at Winchester season but consistent finishes allowed him to Test & Tune on Friday night, and two comfrom 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. for $25 per car. On x wasProvide access to FHA/VA/USDA loans with FICOs starting at 560 in the middle of the season which a real out-point Darin Henderson by a scant 4-points plete bracket races for Top ET, Mod ET, Saturday gates will open at 9am, and time setback,” Covert bottom-lined. “Pete and the to claim the title his sixth career track title (in Street ET, and Stick ET classes on Saturruns start at 10:30 a.m. Car show registraboys went out to Rocket and got us a new car three classes) aboard his self-owned x different Be there to celebrate with you at settlement! day & Sunday.

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Thursday, October 8, 2015

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New Mission Congregation Opens for the Disabled and Their Families

By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Community with a Cause, a new mission congregation in Lexington Park, just recently opened its doors. It a new church that is open anyone, but all sermons are tailored to the struggles that parents and caregivers of special needs family members deal with on a day to day basis.

“When I’m using sermon examples, it will always be of a struggle I know they’ve had because we’ve had them,” said Pastor Donald G. Geller, Jr. Geller recently earned his Master of Divinity degree from Wesley Theological

Seminary and was appointed on July 1. He was inspired to open up a new church after attending a class about “Planting New Faith Communities.”

“It [the idea] came to me as a revelation from God during my last semester at the seminary,” he said.

He wrote a paper on a hypothetical church plant that is aimed directly at this specific group of people, because one of their sons, Greg, is 30 years old and has cerebral palsy.

Geller and his wife Cindy have been very active with the special needs community. For over seven years they have run The Agape Club, which is a non-denominational, special needs ministry of the Lexington Park United

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mation of customers. At a small, independent shop, the products are chosen by one, or maybe two people, with a particular taste and sense of style. Independent business owners work hard to create a unique experience for you.

Smart city planners understand the value of quaint downtown shopping districts. It's a quality-of-life aspect people of all ages want - millenials, young families, baby-boomers, and retirees. We all want a fun, convenient place to shop, have lunch, see an art show, and hear live music. That's what's happening in Leonardtown. Come enjoy Leondardtown on Small Business Saturday, or any day you want a fun and authentic shopping experience.

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Methodist Church.

With their involvement in the church and with those with special needs, Geller realized that there was a need for his church.

“We know that 1 in 5 Americans have a disability, yet when you look around your congregations on Sunday morning you should see one-fifth of them there, but they’re not.”

He hopes that the people who no longer attend church because life may have gotten to difficult, will finally start coming back again.

The new church is sponsored by Lexington Park United Methodist Church and allows Community with a Cause to use their Fellowship Hall for their services and bible studies on Saturdays at 4 p.m. It’s a contemporary service and most of the music is upbeat.

They started their church with a preview service on Saturday, Sept. 12 and have since held one more. The first service had 66 in attendance and the second had 55.

Although they are not advanced enough to offer a Sunday school service, the mission congregation does make sure to involve those with disabilities in the opening song and the closing song by having them come up and

y father used to say that shopping is for women like fishing is for men: the pleasure of the experience is more important than what you actually bring home! For most shoppers, it is about the experience. It's about finding the interesting and different. Unfortunately, though, every city in the country now has the same chain stores and restaurants. The strip mall along California's El Camino Real looks pretty much like the strip mall along Route 235 right here at home. For an authentic shopping experience you need independent stores. You need restaurants whose menus you don't already know by heart.

Think about where you choose to spend a Ellen Lewis is the owner of “Crazy For Ewe” in Leonardtown free day in a new city. You ask a local, "Where's a cute little place for shopping and dining?" I bet you've never asked, "Where is the nearest Target/Staples/ PetSmart strip mall so I can spend the day browsing?"

The nationwide spread of big box stores and chain restaurants with their bland uniformity of product and experience, means that our choices aren't really choices at all. The products available have all been reviewed, analyzed, and filtered by some panel of buyers who are appealing to the mass market. They're not buying for you, but rather for some national amalga- Quality Street Kitchen & Catering in Leonardtown

lead, some even dance along. They also help with the offering, greeting, and communion.

“When you see them, when you see their family or their caregivers faces when they see their son or daughter up there doing that, it’s a glow on their faces that you just can’t ever forget,” said Geller.

He went on to say, “It is our intent as the church grows to involve them in the worship service more and more.”

In the future, they hope to expand as they reach out to more people and gain a devoted following. The hope to hold classes on various topics to help struggling family members and hold worship services once a week.

This Saturday, Oct. 10 they will be holding a bible study and invite everyone to come and participate.

For more information on Community With a Cause visit www.community-umchurch.com or call 240-434-5358. To attend a service, go to the Lexington Park United Methodist Fellowship Hall located at 21760 Great Mills Rd. in Lexington Park. crista@countytimes.net

Leonardtown Ace Hardware Coloring Contest Winner

By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Lucy Krum, age 8, was the winner of the Leonardtown Ace Hardware coloring contest in conjunction with the County Times.

She colored the picture of children riding a roller coaster for the 6 to 8-year-old age group at home after school. Her talent was recognized by Kasey Russell, a graphic artist.

On Friday, Oct. 2, Krum was awarded a bean-bag toss from Julie Quade, a secretary in the Leonardtown Ace Hardware office. Her brother Spencer Krum, age 6 and the runner up, won a coloring book. They were both very excited about their prizes. According to Quade, Lucy was very bright and all smiles.

Her parents Lindsay Krum and Stephen Krum are very proud.

The next contest will be for ages 9 to 12. Prizes may vary. The coloring picture can be found on the back page. For more information, call the Leonardtown

Photo Courtesy of Leonardtown Ace Hardware

location at 301-475-5800. crista@countytimes.net

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Michael Blackwell to start in November 2015

The Board of Trustees for the St. Mary’s County Library has named Michael Blackwell Library Director effective late November 2015.

Mr. Blackwell has served as manager of the largest library branch in the Columbus, Ohio area since 2008. Prior to his current role, he has held leadership positions in technical services, adult services and reference. He has a Masters in Library Science (MLS) from Kent State University, where he is currently an adjunct professor

in the MLS program.

Blackwell is a member of the American Library Association, and has received several awards and has been recognized for his professional accomplishments, efforts to promote literacy and involvement in community activities, schools and business organizations such as the local Chamber of Commerce.

Press Release

We were born June 14, 2015.

We were lucky. The three of us along with a mom and four babies were saved by Feral Cat Rescue.

Originally they planned to help the colony feeder get the 15 feral adults spayed/neutered but, because it was government housing, the government inspector would not let the feral cats stay. They were all taken to Tri-County where they were euthanized. We are happy to be alive and have good food. You know it is important what you feed us. Anyway, we are super friendly. Whenever our foster mom is on the couch trying to watch TV we always have to be right beside her or on top of her. It is a cuddle festival. We love playing and just enjoy the usual kitten things. We really like the ball that goes around in the circle thing that we never can seem to get away from the circle thing. It is quite the mystery no matter how hard we try. If you would like to adopt any of us, you could fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org and email it to our foster mom at

The breast care you’d drive miles for is right here.

Come Meet Chelsea, Lizzie And Katie

The MedStar Breast Health Program now offers the skills of fellowship-trained breast surgeon Patricia Wehner, MD, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Dr. Wehner treats different types of breast disease, including cancer, and offers the kind of care you’d expect to find at an academic medical center, now closer to home.

She’s part of an entire team dedicated to breast health, providing the latest treatments and advancements in our community.

MedStar Women’s Specialty Center 40900 Merchants Lane, Blair Building Leonardtown, MD

Call 855-546-1164 to schedule an appointment.

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

Pets of The Week

diane@feralcatrescuemd.org. We cannot wait to meet our new families. We will also be at the Petco in California on Saturdays and Sundays between 11 and 3. Come meet us and all the other kitties.

If you would like to volunteer for Feral Cat Rescue, please contact Diane at diane@feralcatrescuemd. org We are looking for people to work adoption events and fund raising events. We are looking for people to trap and transport cats. We are also looking for foster parents.

St. Mary’s County Library Names New Director

Thursday, October 8, 2015

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LIBRARY ITEMS Outfitting Outlander: So Much More Than Kilts, Ye Ken! Lexington Park branch will hold a special Outlander program: Outfitting Outlander: So Much More Than Kilts, Ye Ken! on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 6:30 p.m. 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 18thcentury artifacts recovered by archaeologists in Maryland such as table glass, medicine containers, horse tack, architecture, weaponry, clothing, and more.

Paying for College Leonardtown branch will hold a special program, Paying for College, on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m.

FAFSA? MDCAPS? Loans, grants, scholarships, and “expected family contributions?” Paying for college can be complicated, but the Maryland Higher Education commission can help. Learn about sources of financial aid, how to find them, and how and when to apply.

Microsoft Office: Introduction to Publisher 2013 The Lexington Park branch will hold a Microsoft Office: Introduction to Publisher 2013 class on Monday, Oct. 19 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn to create flyers, cards, certificates and more! Basic computer skills required and ability to use a mouse. Adult computer classes are for ages 16 and up. Registration required.

Computer Basics: Introduction to the Internet Charlotte Hall Library will hold part three of a four part series Computer Basics 3: Introduction to the Internet class on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn terminology, basic features, and how to navigate the Internet. Pick up tips on browsing and evaluating websites in order to make your browsing experience more successful. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up.

Registration required.

Read for the Record!

All three St. Mary’s County Library branches will Read for the Record on Thursday, Oct. 22. Help libraries world-wide break the record for the most people reading a single book on the same day: “Not Norman: a Goldfish Story” by Kelley Bennett. Charlotte Hall branch will read the story at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Leonardtown will read the story at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., and Lexington Park will read the story at 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

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

Halloween Spooktacular Charlotte Hall branch will hold a Halloween Spooktacular for all ages on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lexington Park branch will hold a Halloween Spooktacluar on Monday, Oct. 26 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dress up in costumes and enjoy not-so-scary stories, awesome activities, and more. Trick-or-treat through the library!

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The County Times

Thursday, October 8, 2015

County Fair Horse Show Results The St. Mary’s Riding Club held their annual horse show at the county fair on Sunday, Sept. 27 Eighty nine riders competed in a variety of classes, with Gina Hall from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania serving as the judge. The show chair was Kathy Glockner, secretary Christine Hurry, and the course designer was Asta Repenning Brown.

Each year, the St. Mary’s Riding Club awards four memorial trophies at the fair show. Two of these trophies are judged anonymously on the horsemanship of riders on and off their mounts, including the rider’s equitation, sportsmanship, courtesy and horsemanship. This year, the Agnes T. Duncan Memorial Trophy sponsored by Jill and Julie Duncan for the best pony rider went to Megan Owens. The Lynn Cline and Elbert Willey Memorial Trophy for the best horse rider sponsored by Ron and Kathy Glockner Alexxis Stanalonis, a sophomore at Leonardtown was awarded to Julia Hampton riding High School, competes in a class at the St. Mary’s Sophie. The winners received a silver County Fair horse show. tray, a horse sash ribbon, and a $25 gift certificate from Tractor Supply.

The J. L. McNey Perpetual Memorial Trophy sponsored by the Willenborg and Fritz families, for the pony and rider accumulating the most points went to Camryn Mayor on Scottish Bag of Trix.

Lane Freidman riding Discreetly Mine was awarded the high point horse award which is sponsored by the Wilkerson family in memory of Frank Latham. Riders received a silver tray and horse sash ribbon.

Photos courtesy of Hannah Willenborg

Rachel Riche expertly guides her horse, Suntan Dan, over a jump at the St. Mary’s County Fair Horse Show sponsored by the St. Mary’s Riding Club.

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2015 Champions and Reserve Champions

The Best Horse Rider award sponsored by Ron and Kathy Glockner in memory of Lynn Cline and Elbert Willey went to Julia Hampton riding Sophie. The rider received a $25 gift card from Tractor Supply, along with a silver tray and sash.

This year’s High Point Pony award went to Camryn Mayor riding Scottish Bag of Trix. The award is sponsored by the Fritz and Willenborg families in memory of J.L. McNey. Pictured from left to right are show chairman Kathy Glockner, Scottish Bag of Trix, Camryn Mayor, Betsy Fritz, Mary Jo Willenborg and Allison Willenborg.

Beginner Rider Champion A Division Marina Krula and Hobbit, Reserve Champion Mckenna Gallagher and Amigo Beginner Rider Champion B Division Kaylista Hawkins, Reserve Lily Rose Hill and Short and Sassy Pony Novice Rider Champion Grace Rorke and Chester, Reserve Sara Fletcher and Noah Pony Evergreen Champion Aspen Harclerode and Mickey, Reserve Jenna Howell and Hobbit Short Stirrup Champion Aspen Harclerode and Mickey, Reserve Emily Feeny and Flash Pony Hunter Champion Taylor Keen and Fargo, Reserve Camryn Mayor and Scottish Bag of Trix Pony Equitation Michaella Kloepping and Wildwynn Too Fancy, Reserve Camryn Mayor and Scottish Bag of Trix Pony Pleasure Champion Camryn Mayor and Scottish Bag of Trix, Reserve Emily Feeny and Flash Horse Novice Rider Champion Alexxis Stanalonis and Molly, Reserve Alicia Stewart and Jinx on You Horse Evergreen Champion Julia Hampton and Sophie, Reserve Holly Willoughby and T for Trouble Horse Pleasure Champion Danielle Richard and Button, Reserve Julia Hampton and Sophie Horse Hunter Champion Rachel Richie and Sun Tan Dan, and Reserve Brittany Groat and Skipper Horse Equitation Champion Noelle Mast and VR Sudden Tan and Reserve Rachel Richie and Sun Tan Dan Submitted by Kathy Glockner

What is Source Reduction? Simply stated, Source Reduction is the

elimination of waste before it is created. It involves the design, manufacture, purchase, or use of a material or products to reduce the amount of material that is discarded. Source Reduction can go a long way to reducing the costs associated with the transportation, disposal or recycling of waste. Best of all, practicing Source Reduction can SAVE YOU MONEY!!!

CHOOSE LESS PACKAGING

• Buy refillable bottles of milk, soft drinks, beer and other beverages.

• Look for products with minimal packaging.

Buy the ones with the fewest layers.

• Bring your own cloth or paper bag when shopping. Reuse plastic bags when buying produce or bulk items.

• Use reusable storage containers instead of single-use plastic bags.

• Buy items in bulk to avoid extra packaging and expense. Products available include nails, screws, bolts, cereals, pasta, spices, candy and dried fruit.

• Avoid individually wrapped items. Buy economy-size packages of products you use a lot.

• Make a shopping list of items you really need and stick to it. Impulse buying may add to waste.

REUSE IT

• Use glass jars for storing foods, screws and nails, and sewing supplies.

• Make a kit of twist ties and plastic bags to take along when you go shopping.

• Save plastic tubs from prepared foods to use as storage containers in the refrigerator and freezer.

• Use plastic jugs from windshield-washer fluid

to collect used oil for recycling.

• Reuse scrap paper that's printed on one side.

Use the blank side for phone messages or notes.

• Reuse greeting cards by using the front flap as a post card.

• After you've read a magazine, give it to someone else to read, such as friends, nursing homes, hospitals, schools, doctors' waiting rooms or the library.

• Save plastic foam peanuts and other packing materials to use with your next fragile package.

• Save used gift wrap to use again on a smaller package.

• Cut old bedding, drapes and clothes into pieces for rags, or use them in braided rugs or patchwork designs.

• Remove nails and hardware from used lumber so it can be reused in smaller projects. Lumber that is not painted or treated can be safely used for firewood.

• Donate unwanted household items, clothes and appliances that are still usable to charitable organizations. You can also sell them through classified ads, community bulletin boards or garage sales.

• Repair older items if possible and/or buy used or remanufactured products and goods when they will do the job as well as new items.

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

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

• Use reusable cloth napkins, diapers and towels.

• Take a reusable coffee mug to work.

• Use silverware and heavy-duty, reusable plastic plates and glasses for parties and picnics.

• Ask for high-mileage tires. Keep them filled to the proper air pressure for maximum wear.

• Buy compact fluorescent lights instead of incandescent ones.

• Clean, maintain and repair your tools, appliances, vehicles, shoes and clothing.

• Check consumer publications for lists of durable items.

• Use rechargeable batteries whenever possible.

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

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Announcin August 3, 2015 Justin Wayne Carter 23 Mechanicsville, Md Jessica Marie Dorn 22 Leonardtown, Md

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Jordan Lee Fennema 30 Ann Arbor, Mi Jacklyn Lindsay Quade 29 Ann Arbor, Mi

August 7, 2015

Breanne Nicole Rapisardi 26 Mechanicsville, Md Patrick Charles Russell 26 Mechanicsville, Md

Lakeisha Shanelle Smith 34 Lexington Park, Md Darryl Tyrone Whipple Jr., 35 Lexington Park, Md

Doris Jean Rouse 69 Washington, Dc William Matthews Gunn 71 Mechanicsville, Md

August 4, 2015 Lindsay Ann Steckroh 23 Lexington Park, Md Anthony Steven St. Arnold 23 Lexington Park, Md Howard Gary Kennedy, Jr., 46 Mechanicsville, Md Tajuana Faye Brooks 39 Mechanicsville, Md

Erin Colleen Hickey 22 California, Md Taylor Scott Tice 23 California, Md

Teresa Anne Smith 49 Leonardtown, Md Robert Allison Graves 46 Leonardtown, Md

James Leroy Payne Jr., 39 Mechanicsville, Md Kathrine Ann Morgan 30 Mechanicsville, Md

Katie Dyan Jones 34 LaPlata, Md Richard Allen Jackson, Sr., 37 LaPlata, Md

Jamie Lorraine Wathen 38 Leonardtown, Md Floyd Jack Rosenbaum Jr., 38 L eonardtown, Md

Kylie Brooke Goddard 25 Valley Lee, Md Grant Collin Errington 26 Valley Lee, Md

Duaine Marc Johnson 44 Great Mills, Md June Cynthia Mckeiver 51 Great Mills, Md

Richardo Anthony McCaskill 26 Great Mills, Md Erika Rachell Bradley 28 Great Mills, Md

Robert William Unkle III, 34 California, Md Kelsey Paige Layman 22 Leonardtown, Md

August 10, 2015

Danyelle Frances Ferrante 23 Cobb Island, Md Christopher Blake McDowell 24 Cobb Island, Md

August 18, 2015

Audrey Anna Bennett 24 Mechanicsville, Md Kyle Christopher Adams 24 Mechanicsville, Md

Christopher Daniel Black 25 Mechanicsville, Md Kayla Ann Hall 23 Mechanicsville, Md

August 5, 2015

Wesley Eugene Stauffer 22 Mechanicsville, Md Mary Ann Martin 20 Leonardtown, Md

Laura Nicole Krenek 22 Mechanicsville, Md Christopher Adam Lawrence 30 Mechanicsville, Md

August 6, 2015 Aaron Michael Smith 35 Lexington Park, Md Elizabeth Mary Robertson 32 Lexington Park, Md Jay Malcolm Boone 53 Hollywood, Md Dori Lynn Ladriere 45 Hollywood, Md

Allison Hope Evans 23 Alexandria, Va Donald Graham Bonifant 27 Alexandria, Va

August 12, 2015

Barbara Grace Horn 23 West Henrietta, Ny Matthew Mackenzie Ferguson 23 West Henrietta, Ny

Kourtney Lynn Wood 26 Mechanicsville, Md William Lewis Rabbitt IV., 29 Mechanicsville, Md

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Victoria Alice Major 28 Watertown, Ma Matthew Paul Trombley 30 Watertown, Ma

Christopher Michael Lopshire 19 California, Md Kelly Diane Boswell 19 California, Md

Kasey Cathleen Gillikin 26 Sunderland, Md Mitchell James Bowling 29 Sunderland, Md

Issued Marriage Applications for Aug. 2015

Aaron Michael Smith 35 Lexington Park, Md Elizabeth Mary Robertson 32 Lexington Park, Md

Ashley Annette Dellacqua 27 Saint Leonard, Md Nicholas James Beinert 28 Saint Leonard, Md

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Julie Marie Small 32 Edgewater, Md Kevin Douglas Yates. Jr., 29 Edgewater, Md Hilary Cassandra Bell 23 Mechanicsville, Md Brandon Patrick Gravelle 25 Mechanicsville, Md

Ryan Edward Wagner 33 Annapolis, Md Lauren Michal Brown 28 Annapolis, Md Jennifer Lynn Madden 37 LaPlata, Md Jacob Somerset Cooksey 33 LaPlata, Md

August 13, 2015

Kristin Alsie McCutchen 22 Mechanicsville, Md Evan Christopher Ballard 25 California, Md

Kateline Gail Norris 22 Compton, Md Justin Thomas Readmond 29 Compton, Md

Keri Ann Farrell 31 Washington , Dc Travis Andre Thomas 33 Lexington Park, Md

Mallory Kyndale Combs 27 Windsor Mills, Md Darnell Wesley Smallwood 36 Odenton, Md

Daniel Brian Amos 20 California, Md Kayla Nicole Cosner 20 Lusby, Md

Harly Celest Sagastume Coronado 28 Lexington Park, Md German Eduardo Monge Vasquez 28 Lexington Park, Md

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October Month Long October at North End Gallery North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick St., Leonardtown)- gallery hours 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. Hammett’s rich silk-screen creations were influenced by Southern Maryland country and water scenes. 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.

CSM Cooking Courses “Cake Decorating Basics” CSM La Plata Campus (8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata)- Thursdays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

“Cake Decorating Basics” will teach students the fundamentals of decorating cakes for special occasions as well as techniques such as using different consistencies of buttercream icing, transferring patterns, star fill techniques and shell borders. Classes run from Thursday, Oct. 1 to Thursday, Oct. 22. Students must register at least one day before the class begins. For information on these courses as well as others offered this fall, visit www.csmd.edu/CommunityEducation/ or contact 301-539-4760 or conedops@csmd.edu.

Thursday, Oct. 8 Writers of Color Book Club CSM La Plata Campus (8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata)- 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

For information on these courses as well as others offered this fall, visit www. csmd.edu/CommunityEducation/ or contact 301-539-4760 or conedops@ csmd.edu.www.calverthospice.org.For information on these courses as well as others offered this fall, visit www.csmd. edu/CommunityEducation/ or contact 301-539-4760 or conedops@csmd.edu.

Leprechaun Lilly’s Children’s Consignment Sale St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown)- 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

More than 25,000 gently used children’s and maternity items will be available. Many items remaining after the sale are donated to local charities. Any local organization interested in receiving items from future sales can contact McConville at Mitzi@LeprechaunLillys.com.

The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary (47414 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.

To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

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

Calvert Artists’ Guild joins Patuxtent River Appreciation Day Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons)- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The public is invited to enjoy and purchase the artworks of a dozen of the talented artists of Southern Maryland in mediums such as watercolor, acrylic, clay, textile, and jewelry. The Calvert Artists’ Guild was founded in 1978 to promote the appreciation and practice of fine arts and crafts in Calvert County.

The guild sponsors art shows, field trips, workshops, and an annual art award to a high-school senior interested in the arts.

For additional information, please contact the following persons: Peggy Hovermale 410-394-3360, pjhovermale1@yahoo.com, Lonnie Harkins 410-326-7199, baronvonsmoogle@netscape.net, or Gerry Wood 301-863-9663, gbwood2@ verizon.net.

Cow Pie Bingo Flat Iron Farms (45840 Highway to Heaven Lane, Great Mills)- 12 to 4 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. For more information, call 240-258-8496.

Leprechaun Lilly’s Children’s Consignment Sale St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown)- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

More than 25,000 gently used children’s and maternity items will be available. Many items remaining after the sale are donated to local charities. Any local organization interested in receiving items from future sales can contact McConville at Mitzi@LeprechaunLillys.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, apple sauce, 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 or email office@christepiscopalchaptico.org.

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

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

Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun (and exercise) for the whole family! If you’ve ever danced a Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance, you have a good idea how much fun it can be. If you haven’t, it’s about time you tried it!

Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7 p.m. to get some instruction in the various dances. Admission is $10 for nonSMTMD members; $6 for members (band members are free.) No special clothing is required! You need to be comfortable, to move freely. There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information and directions go to

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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 301247-1871 or at rsbrssll@aol.com.

Family Fun Day Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum (4155 Mears Ave, Chesapeake Beach)- 1 to 4 p.m.

Games, crafts, bingo, professional face-painting, give-aways, refreshments - all free and open to the public!

Drop in for fall fun for all ages. For more information, call the museum phone at 410-257-3892.

Calvert Artists’ Guild joins Patuxtent River Appreciation Day Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons)- 10 a.m.

to 5 p.m.

The public is invited to enjoy and purchase the artworks of a dozen of the talented artists of Southern Maryland in mediums such as watercolor, acrylic, clay, textile, and jewelry. The Calvert Artists’ Guild was founded in 1978 to promote the appreciation and practice of fine arts and crafts in Calvert County.

The guild sponsors art shows, field trips, workshops, and an annual art award to a high-school senior interested in the arts.

For additional information, please contact the following persons: Peggy Hovermale 410-394-3360, pjhovermale1@yahoo.com, Lonnie Harkins 410-326-7199, baronvonsmoogle@netscape.net, or Gerry Wood 301-863-9663, gbwood2@ verizon.net.

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.

Tuesday, Oct. 13 Around the World Geography Club Potomac Library (3225 Ruth B. Swann Dr., Indian Head)- 10 to 11 a.m.

For ages 2 to 5. Each month we will learn about a different country, reading both non-fiction and picture books, singing songs, playing games and doing crafts. This month we’ll study Germany!

For more information, call 240-777-0690.

Wednesday, Oct. 14 Homeschool Day St. Mary’s City (18751 Hogaboom Ln, St Mary’s City)- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Reduce, reuse, and recycle. How long does it take you to go to the store? If you could only shop once a year – what would you buy? Could you find a way to re-use broken items? Visit Historic St. Mary’s City this homeschool day and explore the inventive ways the Yaocomaco and colonists struggled to survive with what they had. To make a reservation or for more information, call 240-895-4990 or info@hsmcdigshistory.org. Cost is $5 per child for children age 5 and older, one accompanying adult is free.

Speaker Series “Lincoln’s Gamble: The Tumultuous Six Months that Gave America the Emancipation Proclamation and Changed the Course of the Civil War” Sotterley Plantation Barn (44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood)- 7 p.m.

“Lincoln’s Gamble: The Tumultuous Six Months that Gave America the Emancipation Proclamation and Changed the Course of the Civil War” Was it through will or by accident, intention or coincidence, personal achievement or historical determinism that President Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves? This Lincoln

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expert describes the search for the right moment to enact the Emancipation Proclamation and simultaneously turn the tide of war. This important community outreach is yet another way that this National Historic Landmark fulfills its mission of preserving, researching, and interpreting Sotterley Plantation’s diverse cultures and environments and to serve the world as an educational, cultural, and community resource. Because of the ongoing generosity of The Boeing Company, the Speaker Series at Sotterley is free to the public. Due to limited seating, advanced reservations are required. Call 301-3732280 for reservations or information.

Thursday, Oct. 15 Wine Tasting Course CSM Leonardtown Campus (22950 Hollywood Rd, Leonardtown)- 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Students will sample local wines from Perigeaux Vineyard and Winery in Calvert County as well as learn the basics on growing grapes, wine-making techniques, tasting techniques, food and wine pairing, and proper service and storage.

Students must be 21 register. For information on these courses as well as others offered this fall, visit www.csmd.edu/ CommunityEducation/ or contact 301539-4760 or conedops@csmd.edu.

Friday, Oct. 16 Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons)7 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m.

Janie Meneely and her trio, Calico Jenny, celebrate the maritime history, characters, and traditions of the Chesapeake Bay, while adding the ladies’ point of view and setting the record straight.

Their songs and stories amble from

ne’er-do-well sea captains to soulful ballads about the people who make a living working the water. The trio includes Meneely on vocals and guitar, Chelle Fulk on vocals and fiddle, and Molly Hickman on vocals, banjo and cello. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information, visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Saturday, Oct. 17 Inventory Yard Sale Hughes Callaway Baptist Church (20960 Point Lookout Rd, Callaway)- 7 a.m.

Hughes Callaway Baptist Church will be breaking ground next year and building a new facility. We are having an Inventory Yard Sale on the church grounds.

Come browse through the various goods.

If anyone is interested in a space for a table it will be $10. For further information, please call Mary at the church office 301-994-0655.

PING Concert Reconstructed Chapel (18751 Hogaboom Ln, St Mary’s City)- 2 to 2:30 p.m.

The vocal group PING of St. Mary’s College of Maryland will present a short program of vocal music. Under the direction of Professor of Music Larry Vote, the group will present acapella music from the 16th, 17th, 19th and 20th centuries.

The Concert is free and open to the public. Parking for the concert will be in the Visitor’s Center Parking Lot. For more information, call 240-895-4990 or info@ hsmcdigshistory.org.

Drive Through BBQ Dinner Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd., Mechanicsville)noon to 5 p.m. $13 per dinner. Menu consists of: half

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BBQ chicken, baked potato, applesauce, green beans, roll, and snake cake. All dinners are packaged to go but you are invited to dine in the Fellowship Hall or picnic tables. Bake Sale by the Girl Scouts. For more information, call 301-884-4132.

Equestrian Open House Greenwell State Park (25450 Rosedale Manor Ln, Hollywood)- 8 a.m. to noon It’s a fun morning of all things horses! Meet our horses, ride a pony, have your photo taken in an antique carriage, groom a horse, pet baby goats, make some horse-themed crafts and meet our pony Jackie O and her baby Summer.

It’s also an opportunity to check out our new sensory trail and obstacle course, learn about our expanded riding lesson program offerings, and enjoy a beautiful fall morning at our barn. Free admission (small fee for some activities.) For more information, visit www.greenwellfoundation.org.

Birding 101 Field Trip Elms Environmental Education Center (49300 St. James Rd, Dameron)- 8 a.m. to noon Calling all wannabe birders! Young folks welcome! Tired of wondering what is that bird I am seeing/hearing? Then “Birding 101” is the field trip for you. The Elms Environmental Education Center offers a great habitat for birds and Dean and Margarita will be there to point out helpful identification points such as: specific bill characteristics and facial markings, plumage details, field marks, flight patterns, sound, behavior and certain habitat and seasonal expectations.

Some birding apps will be covered as well. Email or call Bob to register, bobboxwell@hotmail.com or 443-404-5549.

Yard Sale Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad (16515 Three Notch Rd, Hollywood)- 7 a.m. to noon Table rental $10. Donations will be accepted Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. We request no clothing donations. For more information, please contact 301-904-5336.

Sunday, Oct. 18 Harrington Raceway and Casino Day Trip Bus Departure Hollywood Fire House (24801 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood)- 9 a.m. departure, 6 p.m. return Take a spin at over 1,800 of the latest slots, or pull up a seat and try your hand at a variety of exciting table games.

Show us your poker face during a friendly game in the Poker Room and even place your bets in our state-of-the-art simulcast parlor. If you want action, you’ll find it here. Price is $45 per person and includes coach bus, water, snacks, $10 free play and free buffet (5 hour gambling and buffet.) For additional information or to reserve your seat, contact Bobbie Lacey at 301-769-3508 or 301-481-1510.

Please leave a message.

Monday, Oct. 19 Adult Yoga Waldorf West Library (10405 O’Donnell Pl, Waldorf)- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Breathe away your stress, reenergize your body, and connect with the loving spirit within. Yoga aims to unite the mind, body and spirit through exercise, breathing, and meditation. Join CCPL & Sean from Studio Cooperative to practice basic yoga, making it easier to quiet the mind and relieve stress. For more information, call 301-645-1395.

CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY METHODIST CHURCH Hollywood United Methodist Church

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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

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

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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

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Grace Chapel Ministry Member of the Grace Fellowship Brethren Churches

Teaching The Bible Without Compromise Sunday Worship • 8 A.M. Sunday School • 9:15 A.M. Blended Worship • 9:15 A.M. Wednesday Bible Study • 7 P.M. Tuesday Youth Group • 6:30 P.M. American Heritage Girls 1st & 3rd Thursday • 6:30 P.M. Senior Pastor - Dr. Carl Snyder Assoc. Pastor - David Roberts Youth Pastor - Luke Roberts You are invited to worship with us.

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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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Team Trivia

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

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Oktoberfest – Oct 8 - 10 Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 5 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 9 Latrice Carr Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 8 p.m.

15 Strings CD Release Party Patuxent Pub and Grill (258 Town Square Dr., Lusby) – 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 10 15 Strings Leonardtown Winery (23190 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown) – 5 p.m.

Wine and Beer Tasting St. James Episcopal Church (7 Potomac Ave., Indian Head) – 5 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 11 25th Hour Band Tall Timbers Marina (18521 Herring Creek Rd., Tall Timbers) – 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 13 Team Feud Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

League To Host Entertaining “All-Star” Game Show Night

The League of Women Voters of Calvert County will host a fun-filled, entertaining evening event titled “Calvert Family Feud” on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick campus, located at 115 JW Williams Rd. in Prince Frederick.

County Commissioners Mike Hart, Tom Hejl, Pat Nutter, Evan Slaughenhoupt and Steve Weems will compete against an all-star team of Bob Carpenter, Sheriff Mike Evans, Bill Phalen, Margaret Phipps and Guffrie Smith in a game that challenges them on knowledge of our county. Bill Chambers will act as host. Judges will be League members Annette Funn, Norma Imershiein and Roberta Safer.

Featured in cameo roles will be: Doug Alves, Inez Claggett, Richard Fleming, Malcolm Funn, Linda Kelley, Mimi Little, Maria Lubrano, Karyn Molines, Wilson Parran, John Perryman, Carrie Plymire, Robyn Truslow and Klaus Zwilsky. Music by Tim Hayden and Friends.

Tickets are $65 per person and includes dinner along with the entertainment. Please purchase tickets online at lwvcalvert.org. Proceeds from this event will fund educational activities for the League of Women Voters of Calvert County for at least the next three to four years. No tickets will be sold at the door on the day of the event.

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Wednesday, Oct. 14 Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 6 p.m.

Karaoke All American Steakhouse and Theatre (35 St. Patrick’s Dr., Waldorf) – 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 16 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Josh Airhart Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point) – 7 p.m.

Band of Gold Swan Point (11550 Swan Point Blvd., Issue) – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 17

Rusty and Steve

Karaoke

Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m.

Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.

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CLUES ACROSS

1. Plural of ascus 5. Repents 11. British School 12. Adhesive to catch birds 15. Male children 16. Oil company 17. Intestinal 19. Money slogan 24. 2nd tone 25. In actual truth 26. Belgian-French River 27. Rural Free Delivery 28. Point midway between S and SE 29. Texas armadillo 30. 2nd largest Hawaiian island 31. Pile up 33. Changes liquid to vapor 34. Yemen capital 37. Byways 38. V-shaped cut 39. Painting on dry plaster 42. Daminozide 43. Papa’s partner 44. __ -fi: fiction/movie genre 47. 1st Soviet space station 48. Latvian capital 49. Come into view

52. Blue Hen school 53. Maine water company 55. Picture & word puzzle 57. Atomic #18 58. Xiamen dialect 59. Being overzealous 62. One who did it (slang) 63. Night breathing noises 64. A minute amount (Scott)

CLUES DOWN

1. Race of Norse gods 2. Large pebbles 3. Latin line dances 4. The inner sole of a shoe 5. A French abbot 6. Moves stealthily 7. An alternative 8. 39th state 9. Lotus sports car model 10. River fill 13. Of I 14. Many noises 18. Ghana monetary units 20. Actor Hughley 21. The Cowboy State 22. Jests at 23. America 27. Surprise attack 29. Daddy

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30. Extinct flightless bird of New Zealand 31. Express pleasure 32. Cellist Yo-Yo 33. Bronx cheer 34. A more firm substance 35. Essential oil obtained from flowers 36. Company that rings receipts 37. Largest church in Christianity 38. Capital of Wallonia 39. Heroic tale 40. Send forth 41. The Golden State 43. 1/1000 of an inch 44. Angel of the 1st order 45. Ukrainian peninsula 46. Disregard 48. Colophony 49. Spanish be 50. Military policeman 51. Cleopatra’s country 53. Br. drinking establishments 54. Removes moisture 56. Liberal Arts degree 60. Execute or perform 61. Atomic #77

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities Fins & Claws and the Piney Point Lighthouse & Museum

On Thursday, Oct. 15, from 12:30 – 4 p.m., come spend an incredible afternoon as you learn from Waterman Jack Russell about all that happens in and around the Bay. You will leave the Museum with a better understanding of crabs, oysters, pound nets, ospreys and fish. Also included is a tour of the 1836 Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum, Maritime Building, and the Lighthouse Keepers’ Quarters.

This will surely be an afternoon you will long remember. Transportation is provided from the Loffler Senior Activity Center. Bus departs from the Loffler Senior Activity Center promptly at 12:30 p.m. Please arrive by 12:15 p.m. $13 fee includes STS bus transportation and museum admission.

Lunch is available at the Loffler Senior Activity Center at 11:30 a.m. with prior reservation. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext.

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Living Well with Chronic Conditions is back at Loffler Senior Activity Center Do you have a chronic condition that drains you, causes you pain, anxiety, depression and fatigue? Did you know there are some simple tools you can use to

help you take back your life? It’s all about self-management and you can learn how to do it. The Loffler Senior Activity Center is offering a six-week Living Well workshop starting Oct. 15 and continuing through Nov. 19. The classes will be from 1-3:30 p.m. All materials are supplied including text, relaxation cd, water and snacks. All that is required of participants is a commitment to attendance and to feeling better. Want to learn more? Call Shellie Graziano at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655.

Tai Chi Classes suspended at Loffler

Tai Chi classes at the Loffler Senior Activity Center are suspended for a period of time due to staffing shortages. Current students will be notified by phone when classes resume. Be on the lookout for beginner classes in the New Year.

For more information call 301-7375670, ext. 1658.

CSM Wellness Clinic

Students from the CSM Nursing program will be at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Oct. 13 from 9-11:30 a.m. offering free health screenings including blood pressure, BMI, O2 saturation, and vision. Information will also be presented on cholesterol and triglyc-

erides, heart/stroke, hypertension, safe home for Alzheimer’s persons, and vitamins. For more information, please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ ext. 3101.

Learn to Make a Vase Basket

The Northern Senior Activity Center will have a two-part vase basket weaving class on Tuesdays, Oct. 13 and 20, from 1-3 p.m. Learn how to weave a vase basket using an improvised mold. This basket is woven using a hardwood base, reed for spokes, cane weavers, yarn, and other materials. Approximate size of the basket is 2” X 2” X 6” high. Some yarn will be available to enhance the design; however, participants are welcome to bring their own. This basket makes a great pencil holder or vase for silk flowers. The cost for the kit and instruction is $35 and payment is due at sign up. To learn more call 301475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3101.

Spider Halloween Wreath

This fun wreath will add to your spooky Halloween décor. It is perfect to hang on your front door for trick-or-treat night. The class is offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $7. Payment must be received in advance. Register at the receptionist desk or by calling

301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

Halloween Fresh Floral Arrangement Workshop The Northern Senior Activity Center is having a Halloween arrangement workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. Learn how to make a fun and spooky Halloween fresh floral arrangement in a real pumpkin! Give it a ghoulish touch by adding some of our Halloween accessories. The cost of the class is $15 and includes all materials and accessories including the flowers and pumpkin. Payment is due at sign up. To learn more, please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3101.

Bikes and Trikes on the Trail

On Friday, Oct. 23 at 9 a.m. the Northern Senior activity center will have a “Bikes and Trikes” ride on the Three Notch Trail. Bring your own bike or trike for a causal, relaxed-pace ride stopping along the way to read the trail interpretive signs. The trip will be led by Dan Donahue, experienced cyclist and volunteer bicycle trip leader. The Northern Senior Activity Center has two bicycles and one trike available to borrow for the ride. To sign up for the ride or to reserve one of the three cycles, call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3101.

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

Depositions Of July 31, 1804 Concerning The Probate of The Will of Thomas Cooper, Continued...

By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Dr. Luke Philip Barber: He saw Thomas Cooper for the first time as a physician on March 7, 1800. He thought Cooper had a paralytic stroke. Cooper’s tongue and mind being very much affected. He visited Cooper on the 8th and 10th of the same month and found him in the same state. On the last day, he told Cooper’s sister, Eleanor, he could do nothing more for him and would discontinue his visits. She said she would send for him if there were any alterable changes. In May or June, 1803 he called on Cooper to know whether he had paid his account which had been put in the hands of William Walters for collection. He found him in the same state of deranged mind. He asked Cooper about his account, but received no answer. Eleanor said she had paid Walters.

Dr. Richard Edelen: He stated that when the tongue is affected in paralytic complaint, it generally proceeds

from an affection of the brain.

James Cooke: Said he had been visiting Thomas Cooper since 1798. Since the year 1800 he never thought Cooper was capable of making a will. Just before August Court 1802, one of Cooper’s slaves met Cooke and said his master wanted him to go to his house and write his will. When he got there Cooper said he did not know him, was poor, had nothing to leave, and had no corn to eat. Cooke said in the fall of 1803 he went to Cooper’s house and found him better, although he had the mind of a child.

George Hayden: He had been a neighbor of Thomas Cooper for 40 years. He believes that, from the onset of the illness to his death, Cooper was not capable of making a will. At the time of Cooper’s death, he was nearly 90 years old. He had not seen Cooper for about 18 months before his will was made.

Basil Alvey: He stated that he was sent for some time in 1802 to write the will of Thomas Cooper, but would not do it because he did not think Cooper was in

his right senses and capable of making a will.

James Forrest: He stated that when Thomas Cooper’s will was brought to him for probate, Joseph Dunbar refused to take the usual oath and said he did not feel Thomas Cooper was of proper memory.

The will, as written, was probated November 23, 1803.

Eleanor Cooper died in 1812. She devised the land to her sister, Catherine Neale; John Stone, grandson of Eleanor’s sister, Teresa; Nieces, Elizabeth Noble and Eleanor Yates; and nephew Cuthbert Fenwick.

Her slaves Cyrus, Phyllis, Teresa, and Milly were to be freed at her death. Slaves Charlotte, Joe, Lewis, Maurice, Washington, Jack, Ann, William, Matilda, Celia, Charles and Maria were given to other family members, but were to be freed when they arrived at the age of 20.

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Wanderings of an

Aimless Mind

Busy Times

By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer Why is it that the last three months of every year go by so fast. I feel like every weekend is filled already – which I think they are. Right now I am just trying to get my house completely straight (does that ever really happen) for the arrival of my brother, Bob and sister-in-law, Kathy. They have come to Maryland from Utah because of my brother’s 50th high school reunion from Surrattsville. Sounds like a wonderful weekend for them ahead in Old Town Alexandria. Bob and Kathy are spending all this week with my brother Bill in Virginia.

Bob’s graduating class is referred to as “The great class of ’65.” This class of early babyboomers was actually split in two because there were so many students. I love looking at the photos of my very popular brother who ran track and dressed in a toga for a group Latin class shot. He is that type of person that everyone gravitates to at a party. He has always seemed more of a Father figure to me than my dad, because he has a strength of character and conviction. Not to say my father didn’t have those qualities, he was just a quiet man, and pretty much let you make your own mistakes. Bobby, on the other hand, is a guiding force in my life and always has been.

My sister-in-law Kathy is probably the most perfect person I have ever known or will know. She truly has that heart of gold that you hear about. Kathy was a Home Economics major in college and can whip out a sewing project in no time flat (like my college curtains and matching nightgowns for my best friend and I) or make the ultimate dinners. I have always felt like Kathy was my sister more than a sister-in-law. She met my brother when I was eight, and waited patiently for seven years until they got married. My Fa-

Book Review

“Upside-Down Magic”

by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins c.2015, Scholastic $14.99 / $18.99 Canada • 208 pages

By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer

I just want to thank all of you who read my wanderings column, this week marks my seventh year writing down my rambling thoughts. All your letters, cards, calls, and e-mails are so appreciated. I love being a part of your lives, and you mine. I keep meaning to add this in: if you friend me on Facebook, please send a quick message which says County Times if you don’t mind. Probably like you, I get a lot of friend requests that I am not sure about, and if your settings are very private then I can’t see any of your info to see if you are a real person. It’s a shame that there are so many scammers out there that steal identities where we even need to worry about this. But again, thank you for reading. ther told my brother and everyone one else that this was a reverse shotgun wedding. He said that if Bobby didn’t marry Kathy he was going to shoot Bobby. My Father said that he would never meet another woman so perfect and good as Kathy and he was right.

I told Kathy and Bobby that the house might not be perfectly clean, and Tidbit might not smell like a French Poodle or anything.

I am doing all I can. (My lower right leg has been swollen to twice its size with Lymphedema and my normal inflammation fatigue). So, what does Kathy say when I tell her that. “Don’t worry, I can take care of all that when I get there.” And she would too, anyone that knows her knows that. When an Air Force base white-gloved housing inspectors on Rhein-Main AFB in Germany came through their apartment when Bobby and Kathy received orders to head back to the states in ’79, he asked Kathy, “Who cleaned this apartment!” Kathy, terrified, softly replied, “I did, Sir.” He replied back, “I have NEVER seen an apartment this clean except when built new.”

That’s Kathy.

So, I will be busy for the next few days here at home and at our Fall Festival this Saturday. But, I know that I will get done what I can get done, and the most important thing to get done will be to spend time with my oldest brother and sweet sister-in-law and to stop worrying about if the house is perfect or not. And if it’s not perfect… Kathy will fix it : ) To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann

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When school started this year, you felt a little strange.

Odd, weird, discombobulated. Like everything was topsy-turvy: new things to learn, a new teacher, new kids to meet. It took some adjusting – so much to learn! - but things are fine now. Once you read the new book “Upside-Down Magic” by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins, however, you’ll be glad that a little newness was all you had to endure!

Elinor Boxwood Horace was totally embarrassed.

In order to get into Sage Academy – the school where her father happened to be headmaster – Nory had to pass The Big Test. She was required to prove that she was a Fluxer – not a Flicker or a Flyer or a Fuzzy (like big sister Delia) or a Flare (like older brother Hawthorn). A Fluxer, who changed into an animal and back again. A Fluxer, that’s what she was - and a bad one at that, because she failed the Test.

For weeks, Nory had been practicing her magic nonstop. She could turn into a black kitten easy enough, but then things went wrong. Her kitten sometimes became a bitten (beaver + kitten) or a dritten (dragon + kitten) or a skunkephant (elephant + skunk).

Having “wonky” magic was the worst!

Having to go live with Aunt Margo was second-worse. Because Nory couldn’t go to Sage Academy, Father sent her to live with Margo, a Flyer who owned a flying taxi service and who lived near Dunwiddle, a school that worked with kids whose magic was wonky.

Kids like Nory.

Being sent away from her family made Nory sad. It was easy to make mistakes (great, big, stinky mistakes, in fact) and hard to make friends – although she did have to admit that her classmates in Upside-Down Magic class were interesting: Bax, who became a stone when he was nervous; Willa, who made rain inside; Elliott, who was a rare Freezer; Andres, who floated; and Pepper, who scared even the biggest kids at school.

Interesting, but Nory missed home.

And then, she learned of a possible way to get out of Dunwiddle – and it worked. No more wonky magic. No more bittens! No more drittens!

And, unfortunately, no more unique ways to be a magic hero…

From the outset, “Upside-Down Magic” had me wondering what kind of hocus-pocus I’d started. This book begins too abruptly, with no fanfare and very little introduction.

Was I missing some pages?

No, authors Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins instead leap right into their tale, which ultimately fills out to become a sweetheart of a story about patience, being true to one’s self, acceptance, and friendship. Despite its initial abruptness, that made me smile. Yes, indeed, it takes awhile for this books’ plot to coalesce but by the time it does, your child will be thoroughly charmed.

Meant for 8-to-12-year-olds, this kittensand-unicorns fantasy might be decent lightreading for a teen who wants something easy-breezy. Or, of course, you could read it, too, because “Upside-Down Magic” is an upright kind of book.

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