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Thursday, October 22, 2015

MSP: Gun Allegations Against Trooper Unfounded

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Investigators with the Maryland State Police have said the allegations made against a trooper stationed in St. Mary’s County, that he drew his handgun improperly on a woman he pulled over for speeding, were unfounded. The complaint was made earlier this summer when Lisa Willenborg alleged that Trooper Matthew Pitcher followed her as she pulled into her driveway at the intersection of Beck Road and Mervell Dean Road. She and her husband, Dave Willenborg, who claimed to have witnessed the incident that night from their front porch, were notified of the investigation’s findings in a three-paragraph letter from the Maryland State Police. The investigator was a trooper from the Prince Frederick barrack and not from the agency’s internal affairs division. Though they said they had fully intended to move forward with their complaint, both the Willenborg’s said they were not surprised at the investigation’s outcome. “Our expectations were met,” Dave Willenborg said. Lisa Willenborg, who lives on Mervell Dean Road in Hollywood, said that as she was travelling home from her dance class the night of July 8, she saw a state trooper pull in behind her as she turned onto Beck Road off of Route 235. When the officer, later identifed as Pitcher, activated his lights, Willenborg said in her complaint that she pulled into her driveway because of concerns over police impersonators and the fact that Beck Road has no shoulders. Pitcher was driving a black Chevy Tahoe and not a standard police cruiser. When she pulled into her circular driveway, Pitcher’s lights and sirens were still activated, according to her complaint. “I turned off the ignition of my car and looked out the driver’s side window to see [Trooper] Pitcher approximately five feet away from me, right by the front steps of my house, shouting at me with his weap-

on drawn and pointed at me,” Willenborg wrote in her official complaint. Willenborg went on to claim that Pitcher shouted “Why were you running?” to her as she sat in her car, and continued to shout at her to open her car door which she said she had inadvertantly locked. When they asked the investigators why they believed the allegations were unfounded, the Willenborg’s learned that there was scant evidence to look into the matter. They said the investigator told them that Pitcher’s car did not have a camera installed, nor were any of his audio transmissions during the traffic stop recorded. The Willenborg’s, who said they attended all the investigative meetings together at the Prince Frederick barrack, said the investigator told them that the system at the Leonardtown barrack that was supposed to record the audio transmissions of the incident was not functioning. More than four years ago Maryland State Police made a similar statement regarding an in-depth investigation into the death of an 88-year-old man who was pushing his lawn mower along Mervell Dean Road and was struck and killed by an off-duty trooper. In that case the deceased Buhrman K. Baird was deemed at fault because he was partially in the roadway but the state police investigation showed that Trooper Wesley Goldston was driving over the speed limit when he struck and dragged the man, affectionately known as “Yogi”, more than 100 yards under his vehicle to his death. That investigation from 2011 also showed that Goldston had made a call to the Leonardtown barrack immediately after the striking that Jan. 19, but apparently the system that recorded all calls to the barrack was also not functioning. Calls to the Prince Frederick barrack regarding the recent allegations made by the Willenborg’s were not returned as of press time. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Hewitt: County Seeking Permit Variance for St. Clements Shores

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County Commissioner Mike Hewitt said Tuesday that the county may have found a way to solve the impasse between the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) and some residents living in St. Clements Shores who want to hook up to public water and sewer, but are rebuffed for fears MetCom would have to pay fines for sewerage overflows. Hewitt, the county’s representative on the Critical Areas Commission, which oversees the 1,000-foot buffer of shoreline all across the state, said he had proposed to the state that the county apply for a five-year permit that would allow for occassional overflows of sulfur and nitrogen from the St. Clements Shores Wastewater Treatment Plant into the watershed without being fined. In return, Hewitt said, relaying a conversation he had with the state’s Secretary of the Environment Ben Grumbles, the county would make headway in expanding the St. Clements Shores plant’s treatment capacity. “We’ll also present a five-year plan to up-

grade the St. Clements treatment plant,” he said. So far MetCom has refused to allow several residents in St. Clements Shores to hookup to the treatment plant because of concerns over the additional flow of water and sewer. 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. “We are working on a plan for St. Clements Shores,” Hewitt said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Thursday, October 22, 2015

County To Hold Off On Signage Fines

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Nearly 30 property and businesses owners who use electronic signage to advertise their operations were recently told by the county’s Department of Land Use and Growth Management (LUGM) to come into compliance with the county’s sign ordinance or face fines of $200 a day. But the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County said Tuesday they would not be seeking to impose those fines, since a recent Supreme Court ruling has put the county’s ordinance into question. County Attorney George Sparling said it was a question of content neutrality, that the government cannot interfere with the kind of sign or what it says. The owners of the signs in question ran afoul of the county’s ordinance because of the rapid pacing of electronic messages or because of blinking text or images that the rule forbids. Commissioner Mike Hewitt, a business owner who uses such signage asked during Tuesday’s commissioner meeting to make sure than he would not face the fines, as well. Sparling said that attorneys from the International Municipal Lawyers Association were working on a draft ordinance for counties that would conform to the latest High Court ruling. “It’s a difficult task,” Sparling said. Electronic signs were brought up again as an issue at a recent public forum hosted by the

commissioners when a citizen said that rapidly blinking messages were a distraction and therefore a traffic hazard. William Hunt, deputy director of land use and planning, said their office was given direction by County Administrator Rebecca Bridget to look into complaints. “It wasn’t something took on our own,” Hunt told The County Times. LUGM Director Phil Shire said that the county’s ordinance, while restrictive, had not been heavily enforced in part because of the backlash it would cause. “But some of these signs are very distracting,” Shire said. “They’re competing for drivers attention and they should be watching the road.” Shire said that the debate could soon lead to modification of the restrictions or a text amendment to the county’s sign ordinance. “It could lead to an acceptable compromise,” Shire said. Hewitt said he would have to recuse himself from deliberations on the sign issue because he was an alleged violator. “But $200 a day is enough to bring anyone into compliance,” Hewitt said of the hefty fine. Still, he said, with the Supreme Court ruling and the debate resurfacing their was a change to find an acceptable middle ground. “It’s good that something like this happened so we can get some clarity,” Hewitt said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Clare Greenwell, 11, had her rosary blessed by Pope Francis in Washington, D.C. as he exited the Vatican Embassy, also known as the Apostolic Nunciature. Greenwell took the trip to Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Sept. 24 with 17 of her schoolmates from St. Michael’s School in Ridge. She was one of the lucky three chosen to go from her sixth grade class. Greenwell and her classmates took a bus up to the city and when they arrived in the District they were ushered into an area full of children from other schools. Her school had a good spot just outside of the door and they waited about a half an hour until they saw the Pope. She said when he came out all of the children started singing, led by Greenwell herself. They sang a modified version of “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves with the lyrics, “We’re walking with Francis.” Greenwell said when she first saw him she got chills. “At first I thought I knew him because you see him all the time, but then I was like wait I just saw the Pope, that’s crazy,” she said. Father Peter Giovanoni, a priest from St. Michael’s, pulled her to the front of the crowd. At this time, Greenwell was holding her rosary she decided to bring with her. Her rosary was given to her by a man selling them outside of her church, St. Michael’s. He gave it to her as a gift for her alter serving. The rosary is her birthstone for February, an amethyst, and she says it is very special to her.

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After she was pulled to the front, she waited as the pope walked down the line of people. When Pope Francis saw her, he blessed the rosary, shook her hand, and patted her on it head. Greenwell says she felt that the Pope spent more time with her than any of the kids in the crowd. She said she saw the Pope only shake the hands of others and doesn’t know why he took the few extra seconds for her, but she is very happy he did. She now keeps her rosary wrapped in a soft tissue and stored in a small box. “I don’t want it to get messed up since it’s so special,” she said. Her father, Joey Greenwell watched on the news while he was out of the country and her mother Melissa Greenwell did the same back home. Greenwell said she had so much fun spending the day with her friend and getting to see the Pope. “It is a big opportunity, it’s probably once in a lifetime,” said Greenwell. crista@countytimes.net

St. Mary’s County Commissioners Proclaim Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic violence is a crime which violates an individual’s privacy, dignity, security, and humanity. Experts say this is attributable to the systematic use of physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and economic control and/or abuse including abuse to women, children and the elderly. In acknowledging the impact domestic violence can have on victims, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County have declared the month of October National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the county. Statistics indicate a woman in the United States is assaulted or beaten every nine seconds and nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner. This equates to more than 10 million people per year. One in five women have been raped in their lifetime. “On a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide,” Said Commissioner John O’Connor (3rd District). “One in

15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence each year, and 90 percent of these children are eyewitnesses to this violence.” A confidential, coordinated community response through the St. Mary’s County Family Violence Coordinating Council, and agencies such as MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Southern Maryland Family Advocacy Center, St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services, Three Oaks Center and Walden Sierra are available to victims of domestic violence, dating violence and sexual assault. In proclaiming National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the commissioners recognize the vital work being done by the St. Mary’s County Family Violence Coordinating Council and the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women and urges citizens to work toward improving victim safety and raising public awareness about how to prevent, recognize and stop domestic violence. Press Release

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St. Mary’s County Commissioners Encourage Drug-Free Lifestyle During National Red Ribbon Week Ceremonies

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held two proclamation ceremonies to address a growing problem in Southern Maryland ... illegal drug use. Commissioners joined communities across America plagued by the numerous problems associated with illicit drug use and abuse and those who traffic in them in proclaiming the week of Oct. 23 through 31 as National Red Ribbon Week in St. Mary’s County. The Red Ribbon Campaign, established by Congress in 1988, encourages a drug-

free lifestyle and involvement in drug prevention and education efforts. National Red Ribbon Week encourages Americans to wear a red ribbon to show their support for a drug-free environment “There is hope in winning the war on drugs, and that hope lies in education and drug demand reduction,” said Commissioner John O’Connor (3rd District). “This, coupled with the hard work and determination of organizations such as the Southern Maryland Young Marines, help to foster a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.”

Red Ribbon Week proclamations were also handed out to the Lance Corporal Caleb John Powers Young Marines. During a separate ceremony staff from the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services, Walden Behavioral Health, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Mary’s County Health Department, St. Mary’s County Public Schools, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Department, Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership, and the Community Alcohol Coalition also received proclamations.

The theme of the 2015 National Red Ribbon theme is “Respect Yourself. Be Drug Free.” Governments and community leaders realize citizen support is one of the most effective tools in the effort to reduce the use of illicit drugs in communities across the nation. The commissioners urge all St. Mary’s County citizens to join them in this special observance now and throughout the year. Press Release

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As part of it routine surveillance review Fitch Ratings has affirmed St. Mary’s County’s AA+ credit rating on $70.5 million of outstanding unlimited tax general obligation bonds. The bonds are used primarily to fund school construction but have also paid for road construction and improvements at public facilities. Though the county is not selling bonds at this time, the review is not considered uncommon. Rating agencies typically update their review whenever a county has not sold bonds in a few years. Fitch last issued a review of the county’s rating in 2013. The last issuance of new bonds by the county was in 2009. The rating agency noted the likelihood that a moderate amount of bond issuance would be likely to fund the county’s capital needs in FY2017. In its review Fitch pointed to the county’s “healthy reserves and budgetary flexibility,” “low debt, modest pension liability” and “economic base concentrated in the military” as key rating drivers. Fitch also took note that the county has consistently maintained a separate reserve to preserve its bond rating at 6% of general fund

expenditures and a constant $1.625 million rainy day fund. In addition, a minimum unrestricted fund balance policy of 15% of general fund revenue was established in August 2015. “This is very good news. A strong, positive rating confirms that our conservative fiscal policies and practices are sound,” said County Administrator Dr. Rebecca Bridgett. The agency also pointed out the county’s careful management of its capital spending program, issuance of debt and rapid amortization of debt. Fitch concludes the county is on track to reduce 86% of its current outstanding debt within 10 years and debt service represents a low 5% of governmental spending. “This report is another indication of how county government and the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County continue to be good stewards of the taxpayer dollar,” said Commissioner President Randy Guy. “This review reaffirms our conservative approach to overall fiscal management as we continue to meet the needs of our ever growing community.” Press Release

Leonardtown Hosts National Youth 5K Race For Third Year What better way to enjoy the cooler temps, spend time with your family and get some exercise than participating in the National Youth 5K at the Leonardtown Wharf on Nov. 15, at 3:00 p.m.? The third annual run begins with an uphill climb from Leonardtown Wharf and snakes through historic downtown Leonardtown before heading back to the Wharf for a downhill sprint to the finish line! Participants can choose a timed 5k or 1 mile fun run. Last year’s race drew close to 150 runners of all ages. “I love that the focus of this race is on the kids. It’s not an add-on event to an adult run but at the same time, families of all ages are inspired to participate together! Its always fun watching kids get excited by the crowd, the music, the start and finish line arch and completing the race excited to do another. It is especially gratifying to see someone complete his first ever 5K,” Cynthia Lisa, race director, said. Lisa resides in Anacortes, Washington, but is so committed to the race and the cause that she manages the logistics remotely, flying in for race day. “I couldn’t do it without my core team and the many, many volunteers. I am also grateful to the City of Leonardtown for allowing us to host the event at the Wharf every year.” The race is the culmination of a six week kids’ running clinic that started Oct. 4 and meets weekly at Evergreen Elementary School in California, Maryland. Coaches Courtney Peterson, Heather Boynton, Renae Redmond and Julie Lemmon teach kids the fundamentals of running, prepare them for the race and have lots of fun. “The kids really enjoy themselves, and so do we,” said Peterson. Watching the kids and coaches, (and some parents) warm up to “Whip Nae Nae” highlights her statement. Guest speakers and runners often join the clinic

and bring a fresh and entertaining perspective. “Rick Hageman, a physical therapist and Leonardtown High School’s cross country coach, visited last year with some of his high school runners and spoke about the importance of stretching and cross training,” Lemmon explained. “We hope to have him back this year and have also invited Dr. Mia Finkelston to speak about nutrition and hydration while training.” Although the clinic is underway, the coaches welcome new participants at any time, and the race is open to all whether a clinic participant or not. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Team Captain Kids Foundation (www.wear3stripes.org), “whose mission is to support children through adverse situations and to inspire Teams of kids to learn about supporting friends and being ‘Team Captains’ in life.” Your school, sports team or youth group can also benefit from the race. Non-profit youth organizations in the local area have the opportunity to form a team of runners to participate in the race. For every runner that registers as part of the team, 10% will be donated back to the organization or school. The National Youth 5K Series (NY5K) is a 5K and 1mi (fun run) youth and family-friendly running series and 6-week youth running clinic. We believe the race is a metaphor for life and want to use this race series to provide kids with a recipe for success that can translate into other areas. There is no question that life is hard and our children will face challenges and adversity… but our goal is to teach and inspire them to meet this adversity with confidence because they have seen it before and practiced successful habits. Learn more at www.nationalyouth5k.com or email Cynthia@nationalyouth5k.com for more information.

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Father in Child Death Case Wants Closure

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

In the tragic case of a 17-month old child left to die in a hot car at Patuxent River Naval Air Station last year, the father who faces charges of illegally confining his son has asked the court for a speedy resolution to the matter. John Junek’s son died Sept. 4 after being confined inside a car on base for nearly the entire day, in temperatures reaching 85 degrees. Junek’s attorney, Robert Bonsib, who has characterized the incident as a tragic accident, has petitioned the U.S. District Court in Greenbelt to refrain from transferring the case to the Maryland Court of Appeals and instead hold either a hearing or trial to determine his client’s fate. “One of Mr. Junek’s concerns is the length of time that this matter has been pending,” Bonsib wrote in his latest filing with the court. “As the court will note from the history of this matter, the government spent a great deal of time completing their investigation in this matter… at this point Mr. Junek is desirous of having this matter move forward.” The criminal complaint against Junek filed last year showed he had dropped his 4-yearold son off at pre-school that morning before going on base to his office at Building 2187. Junek told law officers that he was supposed to drop the infant off at the child development center on base but failed to do so,

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leaving him in a rear-facing child seat from 8:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. At nearly half past 3p.m. Junek received a call from his wife to ask if he had the car seat and then realized, according to the criminal complaint, that he might not have dropped his son off. Junek found the infant unconscious and unresponsive in the hot car, the complaint said, and he called emergency responders. Junek later told law officers that he had even come back out to his car at just before 1 p.m. for a meeting in another building, drove to that destination and had to air out the car because it was so hot. Junek was initally charged with involuntary manslaughter but that charge was later dropped in lieu of a charge of illegally confining the child, which would only confer a sentence of 30 days confinement as punishment. U.S. Attorney Rod Rosenstein also agreed that the case should stay in the federal courts. In a letter responding to Bonsib’s missive, Rosenstein said the government also wanted a hearing on the meaning of the Unattended Child Statute, the central issue now in the case. “The government respectfully submits that this court’s review of the plain meaning and legislative history of the statute does not require assistance from the Maryland Court of Appeals,” Rosenstein wrote.

Detectives Seek Armed Robbery Suspect

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Police say they are on the hunt for a single suspect who used a handgun to rob the Sign of the Whale liquor store Tuesday night. The robbery occurred at about 11:18 p.m. when the suspect entered the store, brandished a handgun and demanded money from the clerk, police said. The suspect fled on the foot; police did not release any description of the suspect. Detectives with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office have assumed the investigation. Investigators with the Maryland State

Police are still looking for the suspect that robbed the PNC Bank in Charlotte Hall just five days prior to the latest heist. In that incident, a black male dressed in all black clothing with a band-aid across his nose entered the bank at about 9 a.m. and demanded money. He did not display a weapon, police said. After taking the money, the suspect then fled on foot, police said. He is described as being of medium height and medium build. No arrests have been made in either incident. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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of pills to include oxycontin, oxycodone and adderall at one of the homes; West was arrested on the A Lexington Park woman has scene and charged. been charged with three counts of Detectives said the conditions in narcotics possession after sheriff’s one of the homes were “deplorable” office detectives and other law ofto the point that the children living West ficers raided two homes on Enterthere had to be removed by the Child prise Road. Protective Services branch of the Lisa Marie West was found in posses- Department of Social Services. sion of various kinds of prescription mediCharges are pending agaisnt the occucation, detectives said. pants of that home, police said. Police said the home raided where they Both homes were subsidized with tax found West had become a drug distribu- payer dollars through the county’s Detion site; law officers were able to confirm partment of Housing, police said. that drug dealers and users were traveling between the two homes. guyleonard@countytimes.net Detectives said they found $3,000-worth

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Experience The Religious Freedom National Scenic Byway By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Signs pointing towards Religious Freedom have been popping up around St. Mary’s and Charles County. This is due to The Religious Freedom National Scenic Byway that runs through both counties from Point Lookout State Park to Indian Head. According to the Corridor Management Plan, “The Religious Freedom Byway presents the story of America’s First Right and the quest for religious tolerance in Colonial America. Among the four earliest English settlements along the east coast of North America, the original vision for the colony introduced the concepts of religious tolerance and the separation of church and state to North America. Though overwhelmed at the time by religious rivalry and conflict, these concepts later became founding principles of the United States Constitution, documented in the First Amendment.” “New England did a great job with the Plymouth Plantation and the Puritans as being the birth place of religious freedom and they did play a part in that, they absolutely did, but so did Maryland,” said Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium Byways Manager Jennifer Pitts. “That’s one of the reasons why we have The Religious Freedom National Scenic Byway here, because what happened in early Maryland resonated throughout history.” The Religious Freedom National Scenic Byway started in 1999 as a state scenic byway by the Maryland State Highway Administration, according to the Corridor Management Plan, and held around 139 miles of roadway. It was started as a way to bring tourism into Southern Maryland and to tell the history within it. According to the Corridor Management Plan, in 2006, St.

Mary’s and Charles Counties received a grant from the Federal Highway Administration for $150,400 in order to develop a Byway Management Plan for the Religious Freedom Byway. In 2008, the Corridor management plan was developed and the both counties started working towards meeting the criteria of a National Scenic Byway. It reached its goal in 2009 after a yearlong effort. According to an information sheet sent by Pitts, The Religious Freedom National Scenic Byway is the only national scenic byway contained solely in Southern Maryland. “There was a time when some people in Calvert County were really agitating to have their history included…but this particular byway is about that set in time occurrence of the initial English settlement and the Jesuit churches that were built all the way up the Potomac River,” said Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium Executive Director, Roz Racanello. “This is our story to tell,” she added, commenting that many people don’t know what happened here and it is the two counties responsibility to educate people about its own unique and important piece of American history. It is one of six National Scenic Byways and National Historic Roads in Maryland. It is estimated to be 189 miles long, which includes a 73-mile spine and 116 miles in branches. There are around 21 stops that weave around 15 towns. “It’s a pretty long byway. Can you do it in a day? Sure you can, but the point is to spend your time and explore the places and locations where the very nucleus of the story of religious freedom took shape,” said Pitts. Among those stops are nine churches (some of the oldest in Maryland), three museums and seven Maryland state parks. Some of the stops are anchor sites, which means they offer

visitor attractions such as tours and programs. Others are interpretative sites where travelers guide themselves around the location. Some of the anchor sites include Historic St. Mary’s City, St. Clements Island Museum and State Park, and Thomas Stone National Historic Site. Some of the interpretative sites include Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, Sotterley Plantation, and Mount Carmel Monastery. Depending on the time of the year the byway is traveled, each site will be offering something different based on their seasonal activities. It is suggested to call and research the sites before starting the tour. The Religious Freedom National Scenic Byway shares

some of the same locations as three National Park Service Trails, those include the Captain John Smith National Historic Trail, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Star Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. “If you want to talk about a heavy historic area, guess what, we’re it, we’re one of them,” said Pitts. Although the National Scenic Byway has been around for many years, the signs have just started to be placed due to funding issues. The old state scenic signs were deemed confusing because they pointed in the directions of the offshoots and not just along the main spine. The state decided to replace them with new signs only along the

main road of the byway. The signs are brown and white with the name of the byway on it and the National Scenic Byway logo above it. If travelers would like to drive down the branches, they will instead rely on the other state, brown and white signs that will guide you off of the byway and towards the specific destinations themselves. To plan your trip or to find out more about The Religious Freedom National Scenic Byway, visit www.destinationsouthernmaryland.com, go to the byways and trails tab and click on the Religious Freedom National Scenic Byway. crista@countytimes.net

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Obituaries

Thursday, October 22, 2015

The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

Janice Marie Seaborn, 68

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Janice Marie (Graves) Seaborn, 68, of Mechanicsville, Md. Passed away on Oct. 9. Born Sept. 16, 1947 in La Plata, Md. She was the daughter of the late Richard M. Graves and Kathleen (Unkle) Graves of Leonardtown, Md. On Nov. 14, 1969 she married her husband of 45 years, Chester M. Seaborn, Jr. in Upper Marlboro, Md. She is survived by Chester, her brother, Richard (Junior) Graves, of Valley Lee, Md. and sisters Barbara Quade of Hollywood, Md. and Gloria (Jean) Knott of Lexington Park, Md. Upon graduating from Central High School in Capitol Heights, Md. she later resided in Cheltenham, Prince Frederick, Md. and Brandywine, Md. with her remaining years spent in Mechanicsville, Md. Janice was a retired Inventory Management Specialist with the U.S. Air Force. She was responsible for ensuring equipment availability and serviceability for which to attain and maintain combat readiness status of units of the Air National Guard. Her first position out of high school was that of administrative secretary with St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. and from there she moved on to Detachment One (201st ALS) of District of Columbia Air National Guard at Andrews, AFB where she served in Aircraft Maintenance Control. She retired from the Air National Guard Readiness Center in 2004 in senior General Service status after a long and distinguished career with the federal government and Department of the Air Force. For entertainment,

Wallace Briscoe Berry, 88 of Valley Lee, Md., was called to eternal rest on Friday, Oct. 9 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Wallace was born on Dec. 13, 1926 in Oakville, Md. to the late Milton and Annie (Gray) Berry. He was the tenth of 11 children and received his education in St. Mary’s County Public Schools. In 1952, he met his loving wife Genevieve Berry. From this union seven children were born and he also raised three of his brother’s children. Wallace was a loving and dedicated member of Hollywood Methodist Church of Hollywood, Md. He was a farmer and worked at the Naval Air Station at Patuxent River, Md. until his retirement in 1989 as a Pest Control Exterminator. Wallace loved his family, dancing, farming, listening to gospel music and most of all, he loved people. Anyone who came in contact with him instantly called him “Uncle Wallace.” One of his favorite pastimes was being in his garden from sunrise to sunset. Everybody who knew him wanted to sample his garden. Leading up to his death, he enjoyed daily conversations with a special granddaughter, Shonda Berry, who took care of him endlessly. Wallace was preceded in death by his daughter, Joyce Herbert; his sons, Joseph Berry and David Berry; grandson, Ronald Berry, Jr. and siblings, Augusta Berry, Louise Barnes, Annie Young, Henrietta Berry, Carrie Miles, Turner Berry, Saint Berry, Benjamin Berry, Thomas Berry and John

Berry. He leaves to cherish in memory his loving wife of 63 years, Genevieve Berry; his children, Mary Lou Cutchember (Melvin) of Valley Lee, Md., Jacqueline Berry (John) of Hollywood, Md., Yvonne Thompson of Baltimore, Md., Wallace Berry (Paulette) of Temple Hills, Md., Charles Berry of Lexington Park, Md., Ronald Berry Sr. (Ester) of Valley Lee, Md., Michael Berry (Debra) of Lexington Park, MD and Martin Young of Baltimore, MD; 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; one godchild, Keisha Berry of Washington, D.C. and two special sons-in-law, Tyvie Herbert, Sr. and Melvin Cutchember; one special daughter-in-law, Debra Berry; five sisters-in law, Annie Mae Berry of Compton, Md., Julia Berry of Lexington Park, Md., Marion Perry of Baltimore, Md., Catherine Dunn of Hyattsville, Md. and Patricia McFadden of Baltimore, Md.; two brothersin-law, Charles Cutchember of Baltimore, Md. and Jeremiah Cutchember of Drayden, Md. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Family and friends united on Friday, Oct. 16 for visitation at 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church, 46370 Pegg Ln, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Interment followed at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements by BriscoeTonic Funeral Home.

Wallace Briscoe Berry, 88

her pastime was playing bingo in support of the Hollywood Fire and Rescue Squad and Father Andrew White Catholic Church School in Leonardtown, Md. Her biggest enjoyment, however, was spending quality time relaxing over fun card games with her siblings and playing with the little ones. That is, when she wasn’t enjoying life with Chester and their numerous pets, along with her best buds Veronica Wyatt and Anita Maggio. Janice attended church services at first Baptist Church of Prince Frederick where she made a number of friends and grew in her Christian faith under Pastor Ralph Nevin. She loved Southern Gospel music along with all the old time hymns, her favorite of which was In the Garden. She came to know the Lord Jesus Christ as her own personal Savior in the early 1980’s under the preaching of the late Pastor William Carnes of Landmark Baptist Temple and was subsequently baptized. Two other soul saving, life transforming ministries Janice held dear are Rev. Franklin Graham’s Samaritan’s Purse, and Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart’s Sonlife Broadcasting. Janice will be terribly missed and endlessly grieved by her husband and best friend, Chester. That is, till they reunite one day in the presence of the Lord on Heaven’s golden shore. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be directed to the missions work of first Baptist Church of Prince Frederick, Md. or the Gideons. As an alternative gifts can be directed to Samaritan’s Purse or Sonlife Broadcasting. Family re-

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ceived friends on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., and a service was held on Monday, Oct. 19 at 11:30 a.m., at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. A Christian burial was held at 1:45 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19 at the Cheltenham Veteran’s Cemetery, 11301 Crain Hwy, Cheltenham, MD 20623.

Mary Christine Fox Blackistone, 64

Mary Christine “Christi” Fox Blackistone, 64, of Avenue, Md. died on Friday, Oct. 2 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born March 6, 1951, in Berkeley, Calif., she is the daughter of Robert Hamlon Fox of Viera, Fla. and the late Lorraine Maxine Parks Fox. On May 4, 1974 Christi married her beloved husband, Bruce Edward Blackistone. Together they celebrated over 41 wonderful years of marriage. Christi enjoyed gardening, being with her friends for many years at Bingo and then at the gym; along with a great love for her cats and dogs. However, her greatest love was for her family. In addition to her beloved husband, Bruce Edward Blackistone, and her father, she is also survived by her children, Michael Blackistone (Lynn Moroniac) of Dumfries, Va., Kevin Blackistone of Baltimore, Md., Elisabeth Blackistone Davis (Jon Davis) of Woodbridge, Va., and Amanda Blackistone of Great Mills, Md.; her siblings, Jan Fox of Viera, Fla., Bobbi Fox Davis of Silver Spring, Md., Chuck Fox of Bethesda, Md., and her grandson, Zachary Adrian Blackistone, as well as wonderful group of nieces and nephews and their loved ones. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lorraine Maxine Parks Fox (“Micki”.) The family received friends on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 to 11 a.m., with a Funeral Service celebrated by Reverend Harry Harper at All Saints Episcopal Church, 21569 Oakley Road, Avenue, MD 20609 (approximately 1 mile south on Oakley Road.) Interment in the All Saints’ cemetery followed the service, with

a funeral feast at All Saints’ Parish Hall, a little less than two miles further south on Oakley Road. Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Episcopal Church, Oakley Parish, Post Office Box 307, Avenue, MD 20609 or Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, Post Office Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral. com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Pa., Leonardtown, Md.

Jeanette (Greene) Reilly, 82 Jeanette (Greene) Reilly, 82, formerly of Ridge, passed away in St. Louis, Mo., on Sept. 27 aster a 9-month struggle with lung cancer. As a teenager, Jeanette spent many wonderful summers crabbing the shores of St. Jerome Creek or fishing in the Chesapeake Bay with family. She graduated from St. Michael High School in Ridge and worked for a short time at NAS Patuxent River, where she met her future husband, Robert Reilly. Following a transfer to Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, and Robert’s subsequent discharge form the Navy, the couple settled down in the groom’s hometown of St. Louis, Mo. Jeanette was predeceased by her husband and her parents, Bernard and Sonia Greene of California, Md. She leaves behind daughters Judy (Greg) and Cathy (Bob); and sons Ron (Kay) and Bob (Joan); and many grandchildren and one great grandchild. She also leaves behind her brother, Bernard Greene, Jr., of Foley, Ala.; and sister, Theresa Morr of Solomons, Md. Thanks to all who sent cards and notes during Jeanette’s illness. Internment was at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo. Funeral arrangements by Kutis Funeral Home, Inc., 2906 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, Mo., 63118.

loving family. Born in Lakewood, Ohio, he is the son of the late Joseph Louis and Elizabeth McSweeney Modic. Tim received his Bachelor of Science from Xavier University, following it with a degree in dental surgery from Case Western University School of Dentistry. He completed his dental residency with the U. S. Army in Fort Jackson, S.C. He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a dental officer in Korea and Colorado until his Honorable Discharge in 1977. He opened his private practice, the Academy Dental Care in Mechanicsville, Md., in 1978 where he worked in general and cosmetic dentistry. On Jan. 31, 1976, he married his beloved wife, Faith Modic. Together they enjoyed over 39 wonderful years of marriage. His hobbies included reading, riding his Harley, and golfing. However, his greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was an active member of many organizations including, the Academy of General Dentistry; Maryland State Dental Association; Patuxent Dental Society; American Dental Association; Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation; Case Western Reserve School of Dentistry; Smiles

for Life Foundation; Greenwell State Park Therapeutic Riding Program; Mission of Mercy; International College of Dentists; Psi Omega Fraternity Chapter Epsilon; and Wicomico Golf and Country Club. In addition to his beloved wife, Faith, Tim is also survived by his children, Keith Modic (Jeannette) of Mechanicsville, MD and Heather Ragusa (John) of Hollywood, Md.; his siblings, Christopher W. Modic of Sewickley, Pa.; Michael T. Modic of Cleveland, Ohio; Mark L. Modic of Cleveland, Ohio; Patrick Modic of Pocassett, Mass.; Melissa Burmeister of Cleveland, Ohio and Amy Splain of Olney, Md. and his two grandchildren. Family will receive friends for Tim’s Life Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment will be private for family only. Memorial contributions may be made to Smiles for Life Foundation, 975 Woodoak Lane, Suite 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 or at www. smilesforlife.org. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

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Letters to the Editor

Thursday, October 22, 2015

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE Improved by premises known as 22692 Fairview Drive, Bushwood, Maryland 20618. By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Purchase Money Mortgage from Breton M. Anderson, dated March 7, 2003, and recorded in Liber 1957 at folio 618, and a Modification Agreement, dated June 15, 2006, and recorded in Liber 2799 at folio 516, among the Land Records at ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Maryland, upon default and request for sale, the undersigned Personal Representative of the Estate of Margaret D. Warren will offer for sale at public auction at 41605 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland on November 13, 2015 at 11 a.m., all that property described in said Purchase Money Mortgage and Modification Agreement as follows: ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATE IN THE SEVENTH (7TH) ELECTION DISTRICT OF ST. MARY’S COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOTS NUMBERED TWENTY-SIX (26), TWENTY-SEVEN (27), AND TWENTYEIGHT (28), BLOCK NUMBERED FOR-

TY-NINE (49) OF LONGVIEW BEACH AND RECORDED AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF ST. MARY’S COUNTY, MARYLAND IN PLAT LIBER 1 AT FOLIO 90. THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING KNOWN AS NO. 22692 FAIRVIEW DRIVE, BUSHWOOD, MARYLAND 20618. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the property, if any, with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $3,000.00 in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Personal Representative or her designee may determine, in her or his sole discretion, is required at the time of sale. If the mortgagee is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price must be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the

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rate of 8% per annum from the date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Personal Representative, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the mortgagee and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen (15) days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of

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Dear General Manager, I would like to comment on Commissioner John O’Connor’s comment regarding the funding to combat opioid and heroin use. I understand some funding will be for prevention and drug treatment to support parents and the youth. What I do not understand is, if there is “an epidemic in society” as quoted by Capt. Michael Merican, head of the sheriff’s office Division of Correction. Are there monies from the sheriff’s office to fight the crime part of the problem? Aren’t there programs in existence for the treatment of the psychological and emotional issues of drug addiction that

affect our citizens? Isn’t there a “bucket” of funding in existence under several already funded programs in St. Mary’s county? Why are we forming a new program when there are many programs in existence being funded for these problems? Why not give necessary funding to keep the programs we already have in place to help our citizens combat this epidemic. Thank you for your time, Meir Lexington Park, MD

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Trick-or-Treat on the Square Leonardtown Square – 1 p.m. Trick-or-Treat at local businesses, build a life-size scarecrow, pet costume contest and more! Free. Trunk or Treat Dunkirk Baptist Church - 5 to 7 p.m. Free Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat. All are welcome - hay rides, kids games, treats, soup, hot chocolate and cider Call 301-855-3555 or visit www. dunkirkbaptistchurch.org Decorated Pumpkin Contest Sponsored by the Craft Guild Shop 26005 Pt. Lookout Rd., Leonardtown – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration and pumpkin drop off is between 10:30- 11:30 AM. Prizes awarded to winners (ages 17 and under) at noon. Food will be available for purchase. Canned goods will be collected for a local food bank (optional). This is a free event. RSVP not required, just come with your uniquely decorated pumpkin! Costumes welcome! Pumpkins need to be 15” or less in diameter at widest point. For more information, please call the Craft Guild Shop at 301-997-1644. Spooktacular Pet Pictures Pepper’s Pet Pantry (13372 H.G. Trueman Rd., Solomons) – 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Halloween Pet Pictures at Pepper’s Pet Pantry in Solomons on Saturday October 24, 2015 to benefit Second Hope Rescue. Costumes and bandannas available if your pet doesn’t come in costume. 4x6 Prints in a cardboard frame are $10 with each additional print $5. Add $3 for a CD with all photographs. No appointment necessary. Pictures are Printers choice”; please allow 1530 minutes for printing. Have a howling good time! Second Hope Rescue is an all-breed, not for profit 503 (c) charity. www.secondhoperescue.org For more information, please call Pepper’s at 410-326-4006.

Haunted Houses Twisted Fields of Terror Spider Hall Farm, 3915 Hallowing Point Rd., Prince Frederick Open Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 2 – 31, 7-11 p.m. www.twistedfieldsofterror.com 410-414-9744 Zombie paintball ride: Take a ride through zombie infested fields on our large 16 passenger paintball trailers and prepare to defend yourself against hoards of infected zombies trying to over take your world. The only thing protecting you from certain infection is your own paintball gun and as many paintballs as you can shoot! Backwoods Haunted Corn Maze: As you begin your walk down the path of others misfortune, you begin to wonder if you should continue or turn around. Witness the macabre life style of the local Griner Brothers family. Pray that you can make it through with out becoming their next meal, as you come to realize that the Griner family are cannibals. $15 per attraction $25 combo pack

Halloween in the Garden Annmarie Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd,, Dowell) - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 70 community organizations and businesses will decorate booths, don costumes, and hand out candy and treats to all the children. Free ooky, spooky art activities will be provided and devilishly delicious food vendors will be present. Admission of $1 per person will benefit local charities including the Holiday Food Basket Program, the Annmarie Program Fund, and other others. Parking is free and will be located in the field adjacent to the garden— follow signs. Dress the whole family and enjoy a day of trick-or-treating, art activities, lunch and more. Don’t forget to bring your camera--- there are always unique photo opportunities with the boo-tiful decorations! No Pets! Sunday, Oct. 25 4th Annual Chopticon Band Costume Caper 5k Run St. Clements Island Museum (38370 Point Breeze Rd., Coltons Point) – 9 a.m. St. Clements Island Museum will be the starting and ending point for this fun filled 5k. Leashed pets and baby joggers are welcome. Zombie chasers, face painting, food, games, and more! Halloween costumes are encouraged! Entry fee is $30 for adults and $15 for kids 18 and under. Raceday registration and packet pick up is 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the museum. www.runfitkidz. com Register online at www.raceroster.com and search Colton’s Point or Chopticon.

Laurel’s House of Horror 935 Fairlawn Ave., Laurel, Md. laurelhaunt.com Thursday and Sunday, 7 – 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7 – 11 p.m. Oct. 29, 7 – 10 p.m. Phone: 240-462-6700 Chesapeake Woods Massacre 2859 Augustine Herman Hwy., Chesapeake City, Md. www.chesapeakewoodsmassacre.com Attraction is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting Sept. 26 through Nov. 2. Doors open at 7 p.m. They feature over an hour of terror for $10. The Haunts at Screamland Farms 7612 Willow Rd., Frederick, Md. – 7 p.m. www.screamlandfarms.com Cumberland Farms runs four attractions every Friday and Saturday night. Tickets are $10 for one attraction, $20 for two, and $27 for three. Corrupted Corn features inbred misfits, psychic clowns, snake handlers, and lots of bugs and rats. Hayride of Horrors is about zombie carnage. The Barn of Bedlam was an insane asylum that held Hannibal the Cannibal and Chainsaw Charlie. Since their escape it is just a bloodbath. Cumberland also runs many daytime activities in the fall including their corn maze, giant slides, playground, cart track, and Zombie Paintball.

The Haunting of St. Mary’s County St. Mary’s County Fair Grounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown) – 7 to 10 p.m., Oct. 29, 30 and 31 The Haunting of St. Mary’s County at the St. Mary’s County Fair Grounds, Leonardtown. Use caution if you suffer from a heart condition, are prone to seizures, or any other severe medical problems. Not for the faint of heart. Be ready to scream. No one under 14 admitted without an adult. $10 per person. Sponsored by the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad. For more information visit our web site at www.hvrs.org. Friday, Oct. 30 Movie Night: Hocus Pocus La Plata Library (2 Garrett Ave., La Plata) – 6:30 p.m. It’s monthly movie night! Grab a friend and sit back and relax while we watch Hocus Pocus! 301-934-9001 Trunk or Treat Mother Catherine Spalding (38833 Chaptico Rd, Mechanicsville) – 7 p.m. Please join us for some ghoulish games, freaky fun, and trunk or treating! Kids 10 and under dress in costume for a fun way to trick or treat. This event is open to all in the community and a free event! Contact eventsatmca@gmail.com for any questions or to reserve your free spot in the trunk or treat decorating contest. Best decorated trunk will win a prize! Saturday, Oct. 31 1785 Howlin’ Haunted Halloween 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Run Charlotte Hall Northern Senior Center (29655 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall) – 8:30 a.m. Event Website is at sites.google.com/site/ howlinhauntedhalloween5k/home Course will begin and end at the Northern Senior Center. The course will be on the Charlotte Hall Three-Notch Trail. The course is relatively flat. There is a plan to measure the course for USATF certification. Premium Guaranteed correct-size commemorative T-shirts for registrants before Oct. 15, 2015. Medals & Prizes to the Top 3 men and top 3 women overall. Medals to top 3 male & female in each age group; 19 and under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69, and 70 & over. Best Costumed runners will also be recognized. Packet Pickup 7 to 8:15 a.m.

Register online at www.active.com/charlotte-hallmd/running/distance-running-races/1785-howlinhaunted-halloween-2015. Trunk of Treats 2015 ~ Candytown Grace Brethren Church (13000 Zekiah Dr., Waldorf) – 6 p.m. Grace Brethren Presents Trunk of Treats 2015 ~ Candytown Join us for a safe night of fun as we turn our soccer field into a game of Candytown with Treats, Music, Games, Inflatables, Costumes, Face painting. This event is for the whole family. Howl-O-Scream Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar (10440 Odonnell Pl., Waldorf) – 11 a.m. Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar will be hosting the Humane Society of Charles County. Please bring your well-behaved leashed pets to enjoy lunch and appetizers on the (heated) patio. We will have a Costume Contest for dogs and people! Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place! Costume & Candy Crawl Lexington Village Shopping Center (46360 Lexington Village Way, Lexington Park) – 11 a.m. Dress in your Halloween best and Trick-or Treat in the shopping center! The shops and restaurants of Lexington Village will provide goodies. Trick or Treat bags may be picked up at Gentle Green Dental Care at the beginning of the event. While there, stop in and see local author, Joyce Judd who will be at Gentle Green from sharing her book, “Halloween Fright on a Chesapeake Night!” For more details visit www.facebook.com/ events/1020472508012746/. Trunk-or Treat St. Paul UMC (11000 HG Trueman Rd., Lusby) – 1 p.m. Join us as St Paul United Methodist Church and the Optimist Club of Solomon’s hosts its first Trunk or Treat event! Children of all ages are welcome (Please be thoughtful of our younger children...no scary costumes). There will be games, food, and a trunk decorating contest. Free Event. Trunk or Treat Chancellor’s Run Regional Park (21905 Chancellors Run Rd., Great Mills) – 5 to 7 p.m. Living Hope Church will be having “Trunk or Treat” at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park. We will have vehicles decorated with themes and the trunks will be loaded with treats! This event is a free family event for all ages. For more information please contact children@livinghopemd.com. Come on out and get your free candy! PFVRS Trunk or Treat Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad (755 Solomons Island Rd., Prince Frederick) – 6 p.m. Join us for a spooky, ooky, cooky monster mash. Please wear your costume and bring your trunk or treat bag. Donations are welcome.

Nightmare ScreamPlex 18031 Central Park Cir., Boyds, Md. – 7 p.m. www.nightmare-manor.com Nightmare Screamplex is a full entertainment haunted attraction. Besides the 3 attractions you can enjoy the paintball shooting range, tarot card reading, live magic, the bonfire, a moon bounce, and an outdoor theater. They are open Friday and Saturday nights until 11 p.m., 10 p.m. other nights. Tickets are $25 per person. Check their website for discounts. Family nights are Oct. 5 and Nov. 1.

located about 5 miles south of Annapolis. Check out their all new scenes and screams this year.

Cox’s Point Haunted Mansion 820 Riverside Dr., Essex, Md. – Opens Oct. 3 Saturday and Sundays, 7 to 11 p.m. www.coxspoint.org Cox’s Point has a long history in the Maryland area. It has been running since 1968. Tickets are $10.

Bennett’s Curse 8024 Max Blobs Park Rd., Jessup, Md. www.bennettscurse.com Bennett’s Curse is known as the “House of the Vampire”. This might be “the” haunted house attraction to see in Maryland. There are three attractions named Inferno 3D, Sanction of Insanity, and Midieval Underworld. Two of these are brand new and must see attractions. Doors open at 7 pm. The theme is about what lies beneath in the underworld or hell. Lots of torture, dungeon cells, and diabolical instruments in rooms with incredible monsters. The attraction play well with this theme. Tickets are $30. Doors close at 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday or 10 p.m. on other nights.

Heidi’s Haunted Hills 13 Jessie Rd., Harwood/Edgewater, Md. – Opens Oct. 1 www.heidishauntedhills.com Heidi’s is one spectacular haunted trail now entering their 6th Halloween season. Come walk the trail and scream in the woods. They are open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights during October. Doors are open from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15. Discounts available for canned food donation. Heidi’s is

SMAWL Rescue Fun Run and Trail Walk Historic St. Mary’s City (18751 Hogaboom Lane, St Mary’s City) – 9 a.m. St. Mary’s Animal Welfare Rescue Fun Run and Trail Walk. What a beautiful place to walk with your family and pet in October. If you are a true runner, you will start before the walkers. Children and pets are welcome.

Frankenstein’s Circuit Lab Waldorf West Library (10405 O’Donnell Pl., Waldorf) – 6 p.m. Join us in Frankenstein’s Circuit Lab. Using Little Bits Circuits we will create frightening masks, wave a mummy’s hand and see what howling like a wolf can do. Must register in advance! Ages 9-11. 301-645-1395

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Wednesday, Oct. 28

Ghosts of Sotterley! Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Ln., Hollywood) – Oct. 24, 29, 30, and 31 – 7 p.m. The ghosts are back and spookier than ever! www. sotterley.org.

Friday, Oct. 23

Scary Fun for Kids at Ghoulish Gala Hollywood Recreation Center (24400 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood) – 5 to 8 p.m. The Hollywood Recreation Center will be the scene of a scary good time for kids 5 -14 at the second annual Ghoulish Gala. St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks staff will transform the rec center into a spooky - yet - friendly Halloween scene. Parents can drop their little monsters off to mash the night away at the not-so-scary event while they can enjoy a Parents Night Out. Many Halloween themed activities and games will be available for the children to participate in. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes, so get creative! Costumes are recommended but not mandatory. The Ghoulish Gala costs $15 per child and is a great chance the little ones to test out their best costumes just in time for Trick-or-Treating. Rooms will be decked out in the following themes: Frankenstein’s Laboratory, Witches’ Wonderland, and the Ghostly Ghouls. Registration is available online at www.stmarysmd.com/recreate or at the Recreation & Parks office in Leonardtown. All participants must pre-register. For more information call 301-475-4200 ext. 1800 or 1801.

Spooky Halloween Events

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Kim’s Krypt 431 Eastern Blvd., Essex, Md. www.kimskrypt.com Kim’s has been operating for over 20 years. Yes there really is a Kim. Tickets are $20. Opening night party is Sept. 26th. Attraction is open from 7 until 10:30 p.m. Lots of history, great scares, guest celebrities and also hearse rides are available.

Thursday, October 22, 2015

In Our Community

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Creativity Meets Metal at Annmarie

By Donesha Chew Contributing Writer

“Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center wanted to expand their classes and they wanted a class dealing with metal smithing. They reached out to me to teach the class so I did, and the class is called Stackable Sterling Silver Rings,” said instructor Tricia Hall of her class at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center. Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center is hosting an event called Stackable Sterling Silver Rings. “They have actually offered this class before but it really never held together as it is now,” said Hall. Hall owns her own shop in Calvert County called “The Bead Boutique,” started in 2003. Tricia has been teaching through Calvert County and St. Mary’s County Parks and Recreation

programs and ever since then she has emerged herself in classes from master jewelers around the county. She began metal smithing classes 32 years ago and started stringing 26 years ago. Now she has had her jewelry in several art galleries in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties, as well as at Artsfest. Annmarie is an area surrounded by 30 acres of ground supported by the Board of Calvert County Commissioners and they are committed to connecting people to art with nature through a wide variety of engaging exhibits, programs, classes, public projects, and annual events, Annmarie opens up opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and reflection. By providing opportunities for visitors to experience and engage in imaginative activities, Annmarie seeks to nurture the human spirit and contribute to a healthy society. “If people in the community

LIBRARY ITEMS Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale! The Friends of the St. Mary’s County Library will hold a book sale on Sunday, November 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Leonardtown Library. Come and discover great books for sale! Rain date is Sunday, November 8. Paying for College Leonardtown branch will hold a special program, Paying for College, on Saturday, October 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 PowerPoint 2013 Charlotte Hall branch will hold a Microsoft Office: Introduction to PowerPoint 2013 class on Wednesday, November 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of creating multimedia presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint 2013. Explore how to animate presentations using various effects. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1 and 2, or basic skills in using the mouse and keyboard. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required. Computer Basics 1 & 2: Introduction to Computers and Windows 7 Lexington Park branch will hold a combined Computer Basics 1 and 2: Introduction to Computers and Windows 7 class on Thursday, November 5 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn the components, terminology, and general use of a computer. Learn

how to use a mouse and keyboard. Explore the basics of Microsoft’s operating system. Learn how to create, store, and manage files and folders, and run multiple programs. Learn how to use various tools and techniques to make your computer experience more productive. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required. Minecraft Mania Leonardtown branch will hold a drop-in Minecraft program geared towards building something awesome on Friday, November 6. Sign up in branch for half-hour time slots between 2 and 4 p.m. No registration. Handmade at Your Library! Lexington Park branch will hold a Handmade at Your Library craft program for beginner and experienced do-it-yourselfers on Saturday, November 7 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Join the library one Saturday a month to make unique handicrafts. We’ll supply the instructions and materials, and you bring the creativity. This month we will be making tile coasters. This is an adults only program. Registration required. Meet the Author: A Conversation with Wayne Karlin Lexington Park branch will hold Meet the Author: A Conversation with Wayne Karlin on Sunday, November 8 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wayne Karlin, a local veteran, award-winning author, editor and teacher will lead a discussion about reconciliation as healing and his book ‘Wandering Souls: Journeys with the Dead and the Living in Viet Nam.’ Books will be available to purchase at the Library or bring your own; Mr. Karlin will be available after the program to sign books.

take this class then they will learn basic metal jewelry techniques (metal smithing, torch soldering, texturizing) to create four different ring designs. Each kit includes supplies to create 4 rings per person,” said Hall. There is no experience needed for this class. This class is just for fun and to learn something new, that’s why Annmarie wanted to

start it because people are being engaged with art by taking creative classes. “Annmarie felt that if the people in the community came to this class, then they would learn something new out of it and that’s very creative and they could maybe do something with it,” said Hall. This class will be held at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and

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Arts Center on Sunday, Nov. 1. It starts at 1 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. For members the cost is $40 and for nonmembers the cost is $45 and for the materials fee is $40 due to the instructor at class. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/ or call 410-326-4640. contributing@countytimes.net

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Thursday, October 22, 2015

Equipment Grant Awarded to Leonardtown Vol. Fire Department

By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awarded an equipment grant worth $18,106 to the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department. On Thursday, Oct. 15 local firefighters, Co.1, Engine 11, Firehouse Subs Franchisees Darrin and Dennis Atlas, Area Representative Dan Lowe, and Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Executive Director Robin Peters, were all in attendance at the presentation located at the Lexington Park Firehouse Subs location. The Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department was awarded a digital fire extinguisher training system. This allows a more effective and safe, hands-on way of training the local community on proper use of fire extinguishers. The digital fire extinguisher, which models what would be found in a real life situation, allows training in A, B, and C class fires. Various members of the group gave thanks and explained the good deeds of Firehouse Subs across the U.S and Puerto Rico. According to a press release, through the non-profit 501(c)(3), Firehouse subs has given more than $146,000 in Maryland and

more than $15 million over 44 states since 2005. After the words were spoken, a demonstration was given. The pin was pulled, the hose was pointed at a digital screen, and the fire was “put out.” The screen measured the time it took to put out the fire and also reacted as the hose swept across it. Employees of the Lexington Park Firehouse Subs were able to participate. According to the press release, this was much needed at the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department. crista@countytimes.net

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St. Mary’s County Traffic Monitoring Camera Project Completed

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Working closely with the Maryland State Highway Administration, the St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation, and utilizing federal grant funds the St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services & Technology reports the completion of the Traffic Monitoring Camera Project. The final camera to be incorporated into the Maryland Coordinated Highways Active Response Team (CHART) program, located at the intersection of Chancellors Run Rd. and Route 235, was activated this past week. Using Federal Grant funds and specifications provided by the State Highway Administration, St. Mary's County can now monitor several critical intersections in real-time.

Previously installed camera locations allow viewing of the intersections at Great Mills Rd. and Route 5; Route 4 and Route 235 (in 2 directions), and Route 5 and New Towne Neck Rd. were added to the CHART system which also displays traffic traveling on the Thomas Johnson Bridge. Emergency Services & Technology is able to reposition and control the cameras when weather or other emergency situations arise. The public can be access the video feed through the CHART website at www.chart. state.md.us/TravInfo/trafficcams.php# Click on the Southern Maryland Tab to view St. Mary’s County camera locations. Press Release

Thursday, October 22, 2015

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Thursday, October 22, 2015

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Thursday, October 22, 2015

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Carter’s Country Classics By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Carter’s Country Classics is a craft store perfect for a home decorator, a shopaholic, or someone looking for a unique gift. Owner Debbi Carter took up embroidery as a hobby while she still held her full time job as a BAE Systems supervisor. She started doing craft shows and realized she liked to be a part of the crafting community. Carter contacted a few of her friends and asked if they would like to start a store with her. In January Carter’s Country Classics will be open three years. Carter’s Country Classics sells antiques, handmade items, country décor, embroidery, jewelry, soaps, candles and more. “We have a little bit of everything in here,” said Carter. The store tries to stay in the “Made in America” category, but has not yet reached 100 percent. Carter’s merchandise comes locally from St. Mary’s and Charles counties from 15 different artisans. Carter also sells her own merchandise, which includes embroidery, doll clothes, pillows, and sports themed stuffed animals. The store receives new products weekly allowing there to be something new every time you come in. If you don’t find something that you like or you are looking for something specific, Carter’s Country Classics can help. “Any item that you find in here that’s

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made by one of the artisans, they will do special requests,” said Carter. Carter has an artist that can come in, take your picture, and then draw it for you and she has a woman that will draw people or pets. You can request apron designs, spice up articles of clothing that you already own, design your own doll clothes, and more. You can also leave your name and number and if you are looking for something specific, like an antique coke bottle, they will call you if it comes in. According to the Facebook page, anyone who comes in and says they saw this article will receive 10 percent off their purchase. If you bring a friend, you will

receive a small gift just for stopping by. Look for Carter’s Country Classics at the Thomas Stone event on the first Sunday in December and check their Facebook for the outdoor festivities they hold periodically. Carter’s Country Classics is located at 21739 Point Lookout Rd. in Leonardtown. Their hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. After Thanksgiving they will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit their Facebook page or call 240-925-0057. crista@countytimes.net

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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 silkscreen creations were influenced by Southern Maryland country and water scenes. This show will run through Nov. 1. For additional information, call the gallery at 301-475-3130 or visit www. northendgallery.org. Homes for Halloween Tri-County Animal Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Rd., Hughesville)- adoption hours During the month of October, available cats can be adopted at a reduced rate of $13 and kittens at $31. All shelter cats want a fur-ever home with a playmate, whether it is a human or four-legged friend. Find your new best friend today. For more information, call 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992.Thursday, Oct. 22 Gallery Talk - Michelle Frankfurter Boyden Gallery, St. Mary’s College (47645 College Dr., St. Mary’s City)4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Gallery Talk with photographer, Michelle Frankfurter, who will discuss her work and the exhibition, Destino (on view through Nov. 20.) Free and open to the public. Located on the second floor of Montgomery Hall on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus. For more information, email boydengallery@ smcm.edu or call 240-895-4246.

Friday, Oct. 23 “Lost in the Woods: Tales of the Past” Sotterley (44300 Sotterley Ln., Hollywood)- 7 p.m. Runs every 10 minutes. Take a journey with us through some of the darkest moments of Sotterley folklore! You’ll need your wits to get through this entertaining walking tour through Sotterley’s forest. Prepare to encounter both earthly inhabitants and those not of this earth on this spooky outdoor walking tour production! Be aware! Travelers will have to navigate rough terrain! May not be suitable for young children. Dress appropriately for this spooky outdoor walking tour production. No refunds - held rain or shine. Advanced reservations are required. Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased online at www.sotterley.org. HomeSpun CoffeeHouse Concert Christ Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico)- 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance will sponsor a concert featuring Gary Rue and the Smoke Creek Rounders. The Smoke Creek Rounders consists of Gary Rue on vocals, guitar, steel and dobro; Bryan Deere on vocals and rhythm guitar; Jeff Farris on bass; and Billy Thompson on mandolin.

There are rare times when friendship and talent meet to make great music - if you long for the sounds of songs gone by, “The Smoke Creek Rounders” are a time capsule of great old country and bluegrass! Admission is $8 for members, $12 for non-members. Refreshments are available (donation requested.) For more information and directions, go to www.smtmd.org.

Saturday, Oct. 24 Pitbull Awareness Day Perfect Pet Resort (840 West Bay Front Rd., Lothian)- 11 a.m. National Pit Bull Awareness Day is a day of appreciation and educated designed to change perceptions and sterotypes about pit bulls and their responsible owners. Join the shelter as we celebrate with food, fun, entertainment, a raffle, Halloween picture, demonstrations, and adoptable pit bulls along with all our fur babies. This event is hosted by the Humane Society fo Calvert County. Everyone and every puppy is welcome. For more information, call 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992. Ca$h Bash – Vegas Night Leonardtown Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd.)-11 a.m. Hosted by the St. Michael’s School. Grand prize is $100,000. For more information or tickets, call 301-872-5454. Spaghetti Dinner Valley Lee VFD & RS Auxiliary (45245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee)- 5 to 7 p.m. Cost for Adults is $10, children from age 6 to 12 is $5 and children 5 and under are free. Menu consists of spaghetti with sauce, green beans with bacon, garden salad, bread and butter. Halloween theme “Wear A Costume & Get A Treat Bag.” For more information, call 301-994-9999. Annual Fall Dinner Mechanicsville Moose Lodge (7636 Mechanicsville Rd., Mechanicsville)noon to 5 p.m. All Faith Episcopal Church of Charlotte Hall will be hosting its annual fall dinner. he meal features fried oysters, Southern Maryland stuffed ham, fried chicken, side dishes, and drinks. The dinner is $24 for adults and $12 for children 8 years old and younger. Carryout dinners are also available for $24 each. A silent auction is also featured. Proceeds are dedicated to the maintenance of the church, which is 248 years old. For more information about the fall dinner, call All Faith Episcopal Church at 301-884-3773, or visit the website at www.allfaithchurch.com. Blue Grass for Hospice Flat Iron Farm (45840 Highway to Heaven Lane, Flat Iron Road, Great Mills)noon. Doors open at 11 a.m. Rebel Recording Artists: Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers along with a special tribute to the legends of Bluegrass music by Junior Sisk and Joe Mullins will be performing. There’ll be many door prizes, 50/50 raffles, silent auctions, and craft vendors set up inside. There will be a food drive for the Helping Hands Food Pantry of Southern Maryland. Everyone is encouraged, but not required, to bring a non-perishable food item. Tickets for Blue-

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grass for Hospice-2015 are currently on sale for $25 in advance and will be available at the door for $30. Children under 12 are admitted free with a paid adult. To purchase by mail, send a selfaddressed stamped envelope along with a check made payable to “Hospice of St. Mary’s” and mail to P.O. Box 741, California, MD, 20619. For more information, call 301-737-3004, email jaychelle1@verizon.net, and check the website at www.bluegrassforhospice. com. “Lost in the Woods: Tales of the Past” Sotterley (44300 Sotterley Ln., Hollywood)- 7 p.m. Runs every 10 minutes Take a journey with us through some of the darkest moments of Sotterley folklore! You’ll need your wits to get through this entertaining walking tour through Sotterley’s forest. Prepare to encounter both earthly inhabitants and those not of this earth on this spooky outdoor walking tour production! Be aware! Travelers will have to navigate rough terrain! May not be suitable for young children. Dress appropriately for this spooky outdoor walking tour production. No refunds - held rain or shine. Advanced reservations are required. Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased online at www.sotterley.org. Haunted Ship St. Mary’s City (18751 Hogaboom Ln., St Mary’s City)- 5:30 to 8 p.m. The Maryland Dove will be transformed into a not-so-scary Haunted Ship. Come and see the Halloween makeover that will delight you! Bring the whole family for trick or treating. While you’re there, make a craft and meet a pirate on the beach! Donation only. For more information call 240895-4990 or email info@hsmcdigshistory.org. Decorated Pumpkin Contest Craft Guild Shop (26005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown)- 10:30 a.m. to noon Registration and pumpkin drop off is between 10:30 to11:30 am. Prizes awarded to winners (ages 17 and under) at noon. One entry per child. Food will be available for purchase. Canned goods will be collected for a local food bank (optional.) This is a free event. RSVP not required, just come with your uniquely decorated pumpkin! Costumes welcome! Pumpkins need to be 15 inches or less in diameter at widest point. For more information, please call 301-997-1644. Charles: FallFest Regency Furniture Stadium (11725 St. Linus Dr., Waldorf)- noon to 4 p.m. Take in the fall season at Celebrate Charles: FallFest. The shelter will have animals for adoption. Enjoy live music, artisans and crafters, kid’s activities, and cooking demonstrations. For more information, call 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992. Tailgate Fest Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Bingo Hall (24801 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood)- 8 a.m. to noon The members of the St. Mary’s County Amateur Radio Association would like to invite everyone to join them for their free third Annual TailgateFest, a ham radio and electronics swap-nshop. Event will happen rain or shine.

Directions and more information can be found under the Events tab on the club’s website at www.k3hki.org. First Saints Community Church Nearly New Sale Leonardtown Campus (25550 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown)- 7 a.m. to noon Come on out and search through some great treasures! It’s First Saint’s annual Nearly New Sale. We have furniture, linens, toys, sports equipment, home décor, music and dvd’s as well as some records! We’ve got collectibles, books, baskets and more. All proceeds go to support Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry. For more information, www.firstsaints.org.

Sunday, Oct. 25 Annual Fall Dinner Sacred Heart Church (23080 Maddox Rd., Bushwood)- noon Sacred Heart Church will be having their Annual Fall Dinner. Menu includes fried oysters, sweet potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, rolls, and drink. Cost is $25 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under, and $25 for drive through carry outs. We will have a bake table, country store, and raffle. Please join us! For more information, call 301-769-3100.

Monday, Oct. 26 Costume Party La Plata Library (2 Garrett Ave., La Plata)- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Must register in advance, for ages: 6 to 9. Come have some seasonal fun with friends! Listen to some scary stories (and some not-so-scary stories!) play some bone-chilling games, and make a spooky craft! For more information, call 301-934-9001.

Tuesday, Oct. 27 Zumba Gold-Toning Sunderland Elementary School (150 C Jones Rd., Sunderland)- 7 p.m. This class is Zumba Gold Toning class - a dance/fitness program specifically designed for the beginner that allows you to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience is necessary. Come see what it’s all about. We have a great group of ladies who have a blast while growing stronger with every class.

Wednesday, Oct. 28 Walking Exercise Program Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish (10210 H G Trueman Rd., Lusby)- 6 to 8 p.m. Here is another “walking exercise program” presented by your Health Ministry Team in conjunction with Calvert Memorial Hospital. We completed this successfully in 2007 so it’s time to try it again. This is an eight week walking program to promote being healthy and fit by walking. Each participant will receive a booklet outlining the program and what walking routes are available in the county. Come join us - this is an easy way to exercise and the results are always good.

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Thursday, Oct. 29 The Haunting of St. Mary’s County Leonardtown Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd.)- 7 to 10 p.m. Experience caution if you suffer from a heart condition, are prone to seizures, or any other severe medical problems. Not for the faint of heart. Be ready to scream. No one under 14 admitted without an adult. Only $10 per person. Sponsored by the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad. For more information. visit our web site at www.hvrs.org. “Lost in the Woods: Tales of the Past” Sotterley (44300 Sotterley Ln., Hollywood)- 7 p.m. Runs every 10 minutes. Take a journey with us through some of the darkest moments of Sotterley folklore! You’ll need your wits to get through this entertaining walking tour through Sotterley’s forest. Prepare to encounter both earthly inhabitants and those not of this earth on this spooky outdoor walking tour production! Be aware! Travelers will have to navigate rough terrain! May not be suitable for young children. Dress appropriately for this spooky outdoor walking tour production. No refunds - held rain or shine. Advanced reservations are required. Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased online at www.sotterley.org. National Cat Day Tri-County Animal Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Rd., Hughesville)- adoption hours. Looking to adoption a kitty? To celebrate National Cat Day, all adoption fees are waived on this day for felines. If you cannot adopt, consider volunteering at the shelter. Donations of cat food,

toys, or a special treat are always welcome. For more information, call 301932-1713 or 800-903-1992.

Friday, Oct. 30 The Haunting of St. Mary’s County Leonardtown Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd.)- 7 to 10 p.m. Experience caution if you suffer from a heart condition, are prone to seizures, or any other severe medical problems. Not for the faint of heart. Be ready to scream. No one under 14 admitted without an adult. Only $10 per person. Sponsored by the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad. For more information. visit our web site at www.hvrs.org. “Lost in the Woods: Tales of the Past” Sotterley (44300 Sotterley Ln., Hollywood)- 7 p.m. Runs every 10 minutes. Take a journey with us through some of the darkest moments of Sotterley folklore! You’ll need your wits to get through this entertaining walking tour through Sotterley’s forest. Prepare to encounter both earthly inhabitants and those not of this earth on this spooky outdoor walking tour production! Be aware! Travelers will have to navigate rough terrain! May not be suitable for young children. Dress appropriately for this spooky outdoor walking tour production. No refunds - held rain or shine. Advanced reservations are required. Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased online at www.sotterley.org. Fall Bazaar MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital (25500 Pt. Lookout Rd., Leonardtown)- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be handmade crafts, baked

goods, silent auction, cookbook sale, and a handmade quilt will be raffled off at 4 p.m. Come enjoy browsing and support your local hospital! For more info, call 301-475-6153. Sponsored by the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary.

Saturday, Oct. 31 The Haunting of St. Mary’s County Leonardtown Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd.)- 7 to 10 p.m. Experience caution if you suffer from a heart condition, are prone to seizures, or any other severe medical problems. Not for the faint of heart. Be ready to scream. No one under 14 admitted without an adult. Only $10 per person. Sponsored by the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad. For more information. visit our web site at www.hvrs.org. “Lost in the Woods: Tales of the Past” Sotterley (44300 Sotterley Ln., Hollywood)- 7 p.m. Runs every 10 minutes. Take a journey with us through some of the darkest moments of Sotterley folklore! You’ll need your wits to get through this entertaining walking tour through Sotterley’s forest. Prepare to encounter both earthly inhabitants and those not of this earth on this spooky outdoor walking tour production! Be aware! Travelers will have to navigate rough terrain! May not be suitable for young children. Dress appropriately for this spooky outdoor walking tour production. No refunds - held rain or shine. Advanced reservations are required. Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased online at www.sotterley.org. Happy Howl-o-ween and Happy Meow-o-ween Party Tri-County Animal Shelter (6707 Animal

Shelter Rd., Hughesville)- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come party with the shelter. Enjoy light refreshments, treat bags, and a bake sale. All donations benefit the shelter animals. In celebration of the day, all adoption fees will be reduced. Wear your costume to receive a larger adoption fee reduction. For more information, call 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992. Trunk or Treat Trinity United Methodist Church (90 Church Street, Prince Frederick)- 1 to 3 p.m. Join Trinity United Methodist Church for a free Trunk or Treat afternoon featuring games, a cake walk, food, and of course candy! It’s sure to be a HOOOT! If you have any questions, please call 410-535-1782.

Sunday, Nov. 1 Benefit Dance for Carroll Benjamin Farrell Mechanicsville Moose Lodge (27636 Mechanicsville Rd., Mechanicsville)noon to 6 p.m. Come to a benefit dance in which all proceeds will go to help Carroll Benjamin Farrell with incurring medical expenses. There will be two DJs and live music performed by R&R Train and Lounge Hounds, a bake sale, and other food available. Raffle drawings will be ongoing throughout the day. Grand prizes include a wagon of cheer, generator, and color TV. $25 per person, free admission for those 16 and under. For more information, raffle tickets, or donations, please call Nace at 301-769-3505.

CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY METHODIST CHURCH Hollywood United Methodist Church

24422 Mervell Dean Rd • Hollywood, MD 20636

301-373-2500

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

CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Cecilia Church

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

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

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

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Victory Baptist Church 29855 Eldorado Farm rd CharlottE hall, md 20659

301-884-8503

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Order Of gOOd news services sun schOOl, all ages…...............10:00 sun mOrning wOrship.............…11:00 sun evening wOrship….................7:00 wed evening prayer mtg.........…7:00

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

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

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

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

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

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.

We Are Located On The Corner Of Route 5 & 238 39245 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville, Md. 301-884-3504 • Email: seeugoingup@yahoo.com www.gracechapelsomd.org/faith

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

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

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Monday, Oct. 19 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 6 p.m. Karaoke All American Steakhouse and Theater (35 St. Patrick’s Dr., Waldorf) – 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 Sam Grow Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 Still Standing Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell

Rd., Dowell) – 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 Live Country Music St. Mary’s Landing (29935 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall) – 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 Team Feud Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 6:30 p.m.

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A Traditionally Gothic Tale

If you’re a fan of Guillermo del Toro, you’ll love “Crimson Peak.” From all the trailers I saw on YouTube, Guillermo del Toro’s “Crimson Peak” was supposed to be a straight-up horror movie. It isn’t. It absolutely isn’t. It’s a very classic example of a gothic romance in the vein of “Jane Eyre” or “Wuthering Heights.” The movie starts with a shot of Edith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska) covered in blood and looking like she’s just been through hell. Edith has been able to see, and interact with, the spirits of the dearly departed since she was a child. Rather than becoming a beleaguered heroine, Edith seems to treat ghosts as a nuisance (albeit creepy ones) and gets on with her life. A budding writer, it’s Edith’s latest work, a ghost story, that catches the attention of Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston). Thomas is an inventor hoping to secure funding for his inventions from Edith’s father (played by Jim Beaver). Wasikowska is on her way to becoming a gothic veteran, having played the

titular role in 2011 adaptation of “Jane Eyre.” Hiddleston’s casting was superb. He is completely capable of playing the part of a man with secrets to keep, and Jessica Chastain compliments him perfectly in the role of his sister, Lucille Sharpe. Neither sibling is as they seem, and their roles in the mystery of their ancestral home (the titular Crimson Peak) will keep you guessing. From a plot standpoint, Crimson Peak is fairly formulaic, but the roles of the hero, heroine, and bad guy are anything but straightforward and inverted most conventions. Traditional gothic gender roles are pretty much thrown out the window in the final act of the film in a refreshing changeup. The visuals are stunning. Every color pops, and the costuming department did an amazing job. In the casting department, del Toro is certainly forming a regular crew, with a number of familiar faces from previous movies returning, including Charlie Hunnam and Burn Gorman. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Kyle Lear Closes Potomac Season With Southern Maryland Nationals Victory

Johnson 23. Mike Johnson

Limited Late Model feature finish 1. Kyle Lear 2. Daryl Hills 3. Brandon Long 4. Kenny Moreland 5. Bruce Kane 6. Tommy Wagner Jr. 7. Billy Tucker 8. Bubby Dillman 9. Rich Marks 10. Barry Lear Sr. 11. Jeff King 12. Derrick Quade 13. Jimmy Jesmer Jr. 14. Ben Bowie 15. Billy Hubbard 16. Paul Cursey

Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Wesley Givens 2.Brian Adkins 3. Sam Archer 4.Ed Pope Jr. 5. John Burch 6. Greg Morgan 7. Jonny Oliver 8. Dave Adams 9. Tommy Randall 10. Kevin Murphy 11. Matt Randall 12. Rob Jones 13.Jonathan Raley 14.Sydney Johnson 15. Jordan Pilkerton 16. Lane Price 17. Ryan Clement 18. Jerry Deason (DQ)

Gardner Sr.” Hobby Stock event as apparent winner Jerry Deason denied a post race inspection. Ray Bucci and Ed Pope Sr. split twin Strictly Stock features with Jason Wilkins copping the pair of U-Car events.

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U-Cars (Feature 1) 1. Jason Wilkins 2. Mikey Latham 3. Greg Carrico 4. Jeremy Pilkerton 5. Jeff Wilkins 6. Brian Coe Jr. 7. Savannah Windsor 8. Stephen Suite 9. Danielle Allford 10. David Rhodes (Feature 2) 1. Jason Wilkins 2. David Rhodes 3. Jeremy Pilkerton 4. Greg Carrico 5. Brian Coe Jr. 6. Savannah Windsor 7. Stephen Suite 8.Danielle Allford 9. Mikey Latham

Street Stock feature finish 1. Mike Franklin 2. Stephen Quade 3. Barry Williams Sr. 4.Jasen Geesaman 5. Walt Homberg 6.Rich Bossinger 7. Jimmy Combs (Hard Charger) 8. Chris Derr 9. Mike Grady Jr. 10. Mike Raleigh 11. Walt Lemmon 12. Dale Reamy 13. Jonathan Raley 14. Troy Kassiris 15. Mark Hutchinson 16. Rick Stouffer 17. Chuck Bowie 18. Scott Wilson 19. Billy Hill 20. Kyle Nelson 21. Mike Freedman 22. Jeff

RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish 1.Logan Roberson 2. Darin Henderson 3. Darren Alvey 4. Cody Dawson 5. John Imler 6. Jamie Sutphin 7. Mike Franklin 8. Brad Rigdon 9. Jeff Pilkerton 10. Jennea Piper 11. Megan Mann 12. Ben Bowie 13. Reese Masiello 14. Dale Hollidge 15. David Puckett 16. Timmy Booth

Strictly Stocks (Feature 1) 1. Ray Bucci 2. John Hardesty 3.Paul Jones 4. JJ Silvious 5.Wesley Givens 6.Johnny Hardesty 7.Nabil Guffey 8.Ed Pope Sr. 9. Greg Mattingly 10.Jimmy Suite 11. Shaun Smith 12. Drew Payne (Feature 2) 1. Ed Pope Sr. 2. Nabil Guffey 3. John Hardesty 4. Wesley Givens 5. Johnny Hardesty 6.Shaun Smith 7. Ray Bucci 8. Paul Jones 9. JJ Silvious 10. Greg Mattingly

Former track champion Kyle Lear closed the 2015 season at Potomac Speedway with his win in last Saturday nights 30-lap “Kevin Cooke” memorial Limited Late Model event. The win for Lear, worth $1222, was his first feature win of the season and his career 17th at the speedway. Derrick Quade and Kyle Lear shared the front row for the start of the event with Lear zipping into the lead as the field roared into turn one. Quade chased Lear for 25-circuits and was attempting to make a bid for the lead until he spun from contention on lap-26. 2015 track champion Daryl Hills then took up the chase giving Lear all he could handle. A lap-29 yellow set the stage for another epic Potomac finish as Lear and Hills ran side by side when the green came back out with Lear squeaking out the win by two car-lengths at the start/finish line aboard his Rocket no.151. “That yellow saved us,” Lear stated during his post race interview. “We had a leak in the radiator and it was pushing water on the right front tire and I was having trouble keeping the car where I wanted it.” Lear said. “I saw Daryl get along side us and I was in trouble because we pushed up a bit and he was able to roll the outside, but I guess luck was on our side here tonight.” Brandon Long was solid taking third, 13th starting Kenny Moreland was fourth with Bruce Kane rounding out the top-five. Heats went to Hills and Lear.

Logan Roberson notched his third win of the season in the 30-lap RUSH Crate Late Model event. Roberson started on the pole and would lead the distance to take the win steering his MasterSbilt no.17R. “The track was in great shape tonight and we were lucky enough to start on the front-row,” Roberson stated. “We planned on going to Natural Bridge (Va) speedway tonight but they cancelled early this morning and I’m pretty glad we made the decision to come up here tonight.” Darin Henderson, Darren Alvey, Cody Dawson and John Imler trailed at the finish. Heats went to Dale Hollidge and Darren Alvey. Mike Franklin put an exclamation point on his championship season with his win in the 35-lap “Josh Gass” memorial Street Stock feature. The win for Franklin was his 12th of the season at Potomac and his overall 30th of the season wheeling his potent ARC Race Cars no.74. Franklin outdragged fellow front row starter Stephen Quade to the first corner at the start and would eventually lead all 35-laps, pocketing the hefty $1450 winners check. “Well, our goal was to get to 30 wins and we got it done,” said Franklin. “We were lucky enough to start on the front-row tonight, and we had the car pretty decent and this is a great way to end our season.” Quade, Barry Williams Sr., Jasen Geesaman and Walt Homberg rounded out the top-five. Heats went to Franklin, Quade and Kyle Nelson. In support class action Wesley Givens was declared the winner of the 25-lap “Jim

By Doug Watson Contributing Writer

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities Annual Department of Aging & Human Services Health Fair The annual Health Fair; “The Way to Wellness,” sponsored by the Department of Aging & Human Services, is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Rd., in California, MD, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Health Fair offers a variety of activities, health screenings and exhibits that aim to promote good health. Over 80 vendors will be in attendance sharing health information and giveaways. Free screenings include skin cancer, hearing, depression, balance, body mass index, vision and more. Flu inoculations will be available (bring your Medicare card; $20 for those not covered by Medicare). Prescription medications will be collected by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. A shredder truck is available from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., limit of 2 boxes. Lunch and snacks are available for purchase. Experimental Art at Northern Senior Activity Center A new group is on the scene at the Northern Senior Activity Center and it’s sure to be a blast. Experimental Art is a group for creative people interested in trying new, untested projects to expose themselves to all avenues of art. The first meeting will be on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. and in the spirit of Halloween, participants will be making paper mache skulls. There is a suggested donation of $5 for the cost of materials. Feel free to bring decorative materials you feel will add to the quality of your project. Advanced sign up is required as space is limited. To sign up or for more information, please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3101. Living Well… Take Charge of Your Health” The Garvey Senior Activity Cen-

ter is hosting this 6-week workshop on Mondays, Nov. 2 – Dec. 7 from 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Living Well is an evidence-based Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop developed by Stanford University. The workshop is for any person who has one or more chronic conditions and who wants to learn to live more healthfully. It helps people learn everyday skills to manage chronic health conditions and get the most out of life. Caregivers of a person with a chronic condition are also invited to attend. In the “Living Well… take Charge of Your Health” Workshop, participants will learn how to manage symptoms, communicate effectively with doctors, lessen frustration, fight fatigue, how to make daily tasks easier, and get more out of life. To ensure that you get the most out of the program, attendance is recommended at all six sessions. Registration is limited, so sign up now by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. LifeBio 101: An 8-week Life Story Writing Group This 8-week interactive class held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays, Nov. 3 – Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. is designed to provide a structure to introduce the power of life stories and to kick start participants’ efforts to capture memories, experiences, and values. Interesting exercises prime the pump of memories and lead to opportunities to listen and learn from each other’s life journey. No prior writing experience is necessary. This program has been used across the county in various settings including libraries, senior centers, hospitals, cancer centers, senior living communities, and churches. Participants will need to bring a spiral bound notebook to class. Cost for participation is $10 and must be paid when registering. Attendance

for all class sessions is highly encouraged. Space is limited to 10 people. To learn more, call 301475-4200, ext. 1050. Senior Hoops Pick-up basketball games are to be held in the Margaret Brent Recreation Center during this six-week session, Fridays, Nov. 6 – Dec. 18 (no play Nov. 27). Games are open to both men and women. Advance registration is required. From 10 – 11:00 a.m., play will be competitive/ recreational and 11 a.m. – noon play will be leisurely play. Players may register at the Garvey Senior Activity Center in Leonardtown. Cost: $12. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. Veterans Circle Celebration to be held Tuesday, Nov. 10 Loffler Senior Activity Center welcomes local veterans with a breakfast and a simple ceremony designed to honor those who have served and continue to serve our country through military service. This year’s Veteran’s Circle Celebration will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Loffler Senior Activity Center. A staff-prepared breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the ceremony following at 10 a.m. Cost is $4 for civilians and is FREE for veterans (including active duty members.) To sign up, call 301737-5670, ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk before November 2. Indicate if you are a veteran when you sign up. Make a Thanksgiving Centerpiece Using fresh greenery and flowers plus a few ornamental items, you can make a simple yet elegant centerpiece for your holiday table. Class will take place at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. Cost is $10 payable when you sign up. Also, bring

a medium sized craft pumpkin (that you can cut) from a craft store - we will supply the rest. To sign up for this class or for more information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658. Class size is limited. Beginner Decorative Painting Class A great lesson for all skill levels! The Northern Senior Activity Center is having a beginner’s decorative painting class on Monday, Nov. 16 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to use liner brushes by painting simple, elegant snowflakes. Participants are to bring their own brushes. Limited loaner brushes are available through the instructor. All other supplies are provided. The cost of the class is $7 and payment is due at signup. Signup deadline is Nov. 6. For more information or to inquire about brushes, please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3103. Advanced Decorative Painting Series The Northern Senior Activity Center is having an advanced decorative painting series on Mondays, beginning Nov. 23 through Dec. 14 (4 classes), from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Participants will learn to paint a beautiful winter scene with a revolving Santa with reindeer riding over a stone cottage to music! The class series is $45 and includes the custom cut wood, music box, paint, and original pattern packet. Payment is due at signup and an additional supply list will be provided. Some loaner paint brushes may be available. Prior decorative painting experience is required. Signup deadline of Nov. 6 is to allow time for the custom wooden pieces to be cut. For more information or to inquire about the supply list, please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3103.

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.

Trip Onner By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Tripp Onnen, a descendant of Leonard Hayden, recently shared the following letter with me that I thought you would find interesting. July the 10th, 1865, To His Excellency, A. W. Breadford (sic), Governor of Maryland. Dear Sir: William Graves is dead, he was buried on Saturday last. As he was one of the Registration Officers of the Sixth Election District which I am

serving in, I am sending you the name of James H. Knott, a young man just home from the service of the Government. He has been in the service three years this August but he was honorable (sic) discharged. He volunteered in August Sixty Two. He is a near neighbor of mine and lives in the same District and is fully competent and will make a good officer. I wrote you a letter some days ago recommending him in the Fourth District but I have never received any answer and don’t know whether you have

made any change or not but I don’t suppose my letter ever reached you as my letters scarcely ever get through. I recommended him in the place of George H. Morgan’s place in the Fourth District. Thinking that you would prefer a loyal man to a disloyal one, I stated my objections to Mr. Morgan in my first letter but supposing that you never received it, I will make the same statement over again. Mr. George H. Morgan was one of the legislators of St. Mary’s County in Sixty

One and voted to secede the State. He was also in Baltimore on the nineteenth of April of the same year and came home and bragged that he had fired his revolver from six to seven times in the mob that occurred that day in Baltimore. He also brought a button home with him as a trophy and elated over the mob. Those things that I state can be proved if necessary. I could state many more things but I don’t think it necessary. Yours respectfully, Leonard Hayden.

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I find it hard to believe that it has been thirty years since Back to the Future premiered. I know my sons and I love the movie. This morning I sent them a text saying “Happy Back to the future day!” If you watched any of the morning news programs then you would have seen Michael J. Fox discussing how much the movie meant to him and to his career. My husband and I commented on what a remarkable man he is; still going strong even through Parkinson’s disease rages in his body. What an inspiration to so many people. I am sure on some channel tonight, maybe a few, there will be a Back to the future marathon. Michael J. Fox did say in one of his interviews that the unique DeLorean sports car with the bat wing doors must have whacked him 30 times, but I bet if given the chance he would get in one again and take the speed up to the magic 88 miles an hour to see if it would really change into a time-traveling machine. I would do it too if someone would lend me an airstrip and a DeLorean. And of course, the next big future blockbuster is the newest Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens, due out in December. My wonderful oldest son has already scored some tickets for us to see the movie in the new California theater. I can’t wait – only 56 more days I think. The hype is everywhere, as it was for the rest of the movies in the franchise. I just want to see R2-D2 and C-3PO. There are also supposed to be some new creatures, one called BB-8. Since five of my grandchildren call me BeBe, I am very curious to see what BB-8 looks like. When the first Star Wars movie premiered in May of 1977, I must have been one of the first to see it. In fact, I saw it three times in the first few weeks all at the theatre across from the old main gate of Andrews Air Force Base in Camp Springs. 16 years old was a perfect age for that. I loved R2-D2 so much and his blips and bleeps. I am thankful my sons love it like I do. Another one of my favorite science fiction shows (besides Lost in Space) is

the old radio show broadcast of X-Minus One’s “A Logic named Joe” written in 1946 but airing on radio twice in the early ‘50’s. This was the first science fiction story to accurately describe what we now know as the internet and the use of personal computers - 25 years ahead of time. The Logics company created a line of computers to help people answer all their questions. But one of the devices on the assembly line named Joe by the company’s repairman had an extra feature of making decisions on its own which it relayed to all the Logics. It would answer questions on how to murder your wife, or it would give too much dangerous information to children. Following is an excerpt from the story written by Will F. Jenkins (aka Murray Leinster): “Joe, the central device of the story, has a simple malfunction that allows him to access circuits and optimize his own operations. The Logics in the story allow users to access not only information, but also television programs and place person-to-person phone calls.” All of a sudden everyone’s information was available for all to see or use. Sound familiar? Today, so far, we have not had to worry about computers suddenly having ”take over the world” personalities, but we do have people that spend every minute of their waking lives on their computers trying to bend the world to their evil wishes. Well, I wish them non-stop computer crashes. Right now, I would like that DeLorean to pull up outside so I can take it up to 88 mph and arrive back to the future on Friday…that way I would miss my fun procedure at the gastroenterologist’s tomorrow and have a really good excuse. I don’t know though… at least with the anesthesia I will get some sleep.

Fall and winter can be tough on your home and your wallet. As temperatures drop, chances are your furnace will be working overtime. This results in two things — greater energy consumption and higher heating bills. In fact, costs associated with heating and cooling a home year-round typically comprise two-thirds of the average energy bill. Try these easy DIY projects to help cut down on energy loss and expenses: 1. Replace worn weather-stripping around doors and windows. Worn weather-stripping can create drafts and let heated air out, stressing your furnace and compromising your comfort. Replacing it takes little time and is a low-cost, high-impact solution. 2. Top up or replace old insulation in your attic. A poorly insulated attic is a primary source of energy loss. Also, over time, some types of insulation can settle and compact, allowing heat to escape through gaps. Experts recommend topping up or replacing attic insulation with a dimensionally stable

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