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Hollywood Rescue Squad Building Gets First Approval

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The county’s Planning Commission approved a concept site plan for a new Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad building on Route 235 at Monday night’s regular meeting, with the caveat that planning staff coordinate with the State Highwy Administration over questions about accelration and deceleration lanes and a break in the traffic median for emergency vehicles mergining onto northbound Three Notch Road. The new building will be just over

20,000 square feet in size on an eightacre parcel in the Hollywood Town Center, and will include an events hall. The vacant parcel is located north of the current rescue squad location in the 24000 block of Three Notch Road and will be located on the western side of the road. The design is still subject to final approval by the Planning Commission and then again by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County. guyleonard@countytimes.net

CSM Breaks Ground on New Campus

Photo courtesy of Linda Gottfried

The College of Southern Maryland welcomed members of the community and local representatives to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new campus in Hughesville.

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Antiques ▪ Collectibles ▪ Longaberger Items Dolls ▪ Furniture ▪ Roseville ▪ New/Used Tools ▪ Advertising Memorabilia

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Thursday, October 29, 2015

Commissioners Celebrate National Disability Awareness Month

Back in 1945, Congress designated the first week in October as National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed its name to National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County continued the tradition by issuing a National Disability Awareness Month proclamation for St. Mary’s County during its weekly business meeting. The commissioners recognize individuals with disabilities are an untapped resource and are among those experiencing the highest unemployment rate at 16.8 percent of any group in Maryland. “Employers can enhance and bring diversity to their businesses and workplaces by creating equal career opportunities and practices in addition to hiring qualified individuals with disabilities,” said Commis-

sioner Todd Morgan (4th District.) The U.S. Department of Labor’s theme for this year’s observance, which celebrates 70 years of Disability Employment Awareness Month, is “My disability is one part of who I am.” The goal is to raise awareness about disability employment issues, honor the many diverse contributions of America's workers with disabilities, and convey that advancing disability employment is much more than just hiring; it is about creating a continuum of inclusion. The commissioners urge county citizens to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities which reaffirm the dedication to create equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Press Release

CSM Presents Career Discussion with Chaz Pitts-Kyser CSM presents “Your Career Starts Now!” with speaker Chaz Pitts-Kyser from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Nov. 19. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, BI 103, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata. In this interactive session, dynamic writer and speaker Chaz Pitts-Ky-

ser will share key strategies on successfully marketing yourself for career success. Meet and greet to follow. Refreshments. Free. 301934-7569, careerservices@csmd.edu, www. csmd.edu/careerservices. Press Release

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Oysters – A Southern Maryland Tradition

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By Skylar Broome Contributing Writer From the time colonists first sailed up the Chesapeake Bay, there’s been one particular harvest that has separated Maryland from the rest; and that is oysters. St. Mary’s Oyster Festival took place from Saturday, Oct. 17 to Sunday, Oct. 18. There was tent after tent lined up along the streets of the Leonardtown Fairgrounds, each filled with vendors showing off their goods. The smell of oysters lingered in the air no matter Oysters took on every form at the festival; fried, plain, stewed, you name it. Photos by Skylar Broome

where you would go, and food could be found just around the corner. Live music played from the pavilion all afternoon long while several art guilds put together exhibits and craft shows. Admission was $5 both days. Ambitious chefs remain hunched over their dishes in the kitchen, all eager to be winners of the 34th annual oyster cook-off.

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“Bye, Bye, Bow Wow: An Adventure” By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Go on an adventure with Bow Wow, a new children’s book character created by Kathy Leypoldt. Leypoldt, a first time author and a St. Mary’s County resident, wrote, illustrated, and self-published “Bye, Bye, Bow Wow” as a Christmas gift to her five granddaughters and one grandson, last year. “In looking for something for little boys, I couldn’t find an equivalent to the abundance there is for little girls, so it just sort of kicked off an inspiration in me,” said Leypoldt about the start of her children’s book idea. She also wanted it to be a legacy and a lasting memory. The 25-page book, which took only four consecutive hours for Leypoldt to write, is about a little dog, Bow Wow, who is left at home during the day. He feels lonely and longs to go outside. He eventually falls out the open bathroom window and finds himself on the outside of his fence. He then goes on adventure around town meeting new people and smelling new things. After he is home and his adventure is over, he learns that home is where he is the happiest and where he is meant to be. “The intention is for children that read this to emphasize with the feelings of the little dog, that they themselves would be experiencing,” said Leypoldt. The book is aimed for parents reading

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to their children and for first readers. The book will be brought to The Guadalajara International Book Fair in Mexico on Nov. 28 to Dec. 6. Leypoldt’s new publisher, Litfire, chose it for the book fair. They book sits in the 10 percent chosen from around 80 books that were in the running. Leypoldt expects big things to come from the fair and the international exposure. Limited edition paperback copies of “Bye, Bye, Bow Wow” will be sold at the Home Grown Farm Market on Saturday Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The books will be $19.99 and only 20 signed copies will be available. “Bye, Bye, Bow Wow” is available online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and the publisher’s site, AuthorHouse. In the near future, the book will be available online on the new publisher’s website for a less expensive price. crista@countytimes.net

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Over 300 children dressed for Halloween brought their parents and pets to the Leonardtown Square on Saturday, October 24 for Trick-or-Treating at local businesses, face painting with artists from Maryland Wine & Design/ Art Buzz Kids and the return of the SMAWL Pet Costume Contest. Everyone is encouraged to cast their vote for the best-dressed pet by going to the St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League Facebook page and liking their favorites. Other non-profits including the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, and the St. Mary’s County Board of Elections also participated to give out candy as well as provide information about This family took advantage of the scary pirate ship that their organizations. The Commis- SMAWL brought along as the background for photos in their sioners of Leonardtown would like pet costume contest. to thank all of the local small businesses and non-profits who gave their time and hundreds of dollars worth of treats to help make this annual Halloween event a fun, safe experience for kids!

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An estimated 300 children came out for treats provided by the local businesses and non-profits like the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, who also brought a fire engine with them.

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

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

Southern Maryland Higher Education Center 44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619 FREE ADMISSION Like the Facebook page for a chance to win prizes, and find out the latest information related to the Health Fair! www.facebook.com/ WaytoWellnessSt.Marys

RITA B’S CATERING Lunch & Snacks Available For Purchase

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Uniformed personnel will safely place your sensitive documents in their state of the art mobile shredding truck. You can witness the destruction and they will provide a certificate of destruction for your records. No need to remove paper clips, binder clips or staples. Each person will be limited to two boxes, and is responsible for disposing of their own boxes, trash bags, etc. The shredder truck can’t accommodate these items. No binders accepted.

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

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16th Annual Charlotte Hall Rotary Club Super Holiday Basket Bingo to Benefit

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Sunday, November 1, 2015 Doors Open 12:30 PM • Early Birds 1:30 PM • Regular Games 2 PM

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5 DOOR PRIZES • 5 SPECIALS PULL TABS FOR BASKETS All regular game baskets & early birds will be filled with Longaberger products or baskets Call or email Shirley to be included in the drawing to win the 2015 Christmas Basket The group leader with the most reservations will win the Pie Basket signed by the Longaberger family $20/20 Regular Games - $5 Extra Game Packet - 5 EB - $1 Each 5 Specials - $1 Each For more information or reservations for 6 or more please call Shirley at 240-298-3885 or shirley.mattingly@verizon.net No children permitted unless they have their own ticket and are accompanied by an adult. This Basket Bingo is in no way affiliated or endorsed by the Longaberger® Company, though the prizes to be won are genuine Longaberger® Baskets.

Thursday, October 29, 2015

St. Mary’s Ryken Hosts “These Shining Lives”

These Shining Lives to be performed by St. Mary’s Ryken (SMR) students on Friday, Nov. 6; Saturday, Nov. 7; and Sunday, Nov. 8. The performances are open to the public. Shows begin at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. In addition, there will be a 3 p.m. matinee performance on Sunday. All performances will be held in the Romuald Hall Theater on the lower campus. Tickets can be purchased online at www. smrhs.org. The lobby will open for ticket sales one hour before show time. Tickets prices are $12 for adults and $7 for students. St. Mary’s Ryken is at 22600 Camp Calvert Rd., Leonardtown, Md., 20650. The performance is recommended for ages 12 and up. Overall, this play is appropriate for teens and adults. Some of

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the subject areas are mature for younger children. “These Shining Lives” is written by Melanie Marnich. St. Mary’s Ryken is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory high school community operated under the Xaverian Brothers’ sponsorship dedicated to academic excellence and individualized student growth. Students come from many different counties across the region including Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, King George, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s. Each year, approximately 99% of graduates go to college, and the Class of 2015 earned $17 million in college scholarships. To learn more, visit smrhs.org.

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St. Mary’s County Government Operations for Veterans Day All St. Mary’s County Government Administrative Offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. County Government offices will re-open Thursday, Nov. 12. The St. Andrews Landfill, six (6) Convenience Centers and St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) will be open and operate for normal business hours on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11 however the SSTAP will not operate. The Landfill,

Convenience Centers, STS System and the SSTAP will operate normally the day before and day after the observed holiday. All St. Mary’s County Library branches and Department of Aging and Human Services Senior Activity Centers will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11 and there will also be no Meals on Wheels deliveries. Press Release

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PNC Bank Robbery Suspect Charged

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Police say that a confidential informant who called law officers days after the robbery at the PNC Bank in Charlotte Hall two weeks ago helped identify the suspect involved. Troy D. Wertz, 40, of the District has been charged with the bank robbery and remains incarcerated at the county detention center in Leonardtown. He was been charged with armed robbery, first-degree assault, use of a handgun in commission of a felony and theft of an amount less than $1,000. After the robbery of Oct. 15, in which Troy is alleged to have threatened to use a handgun without actually displaying one, police were able to apprehend him in the District.

Wertz was taken into custody Oct. 23 and extradited to St. Mary’s County. According to charging documents filed against Wertz in county District Court, the defendant had recently been released from a 21-year prison sentence after being convicted of attempted murder and malicious wounding of a victim using a firearm. Law officers have not divulged how much money Wertz is alleged to have stolen from the bank heist but the charges show it was likely not a large amount. Wertz is alleged to have entered the bank, dressed in black and sporting a band-aid across the bridge of his nose, at about 9 a.m. and demanded money before fleeing the premises. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Suspect Held In Knife Assault

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

A man accused of using a hot knife to singe his victim earlier this month remains in custody at the county’s detention center. Police say that on Oct. 20 the victim in the case awoke to find John Devonte Gale looming over him with a hot knife which he used to singe his skin on his chest and on his left forearm. The victim in the case told police that Gale, 21, asked him “Are you going to snitch?” The victim said “no” but Gale allegedly burned him with the knife again. The victim told police he believed that Gale had heated the knife using some kind

of torch, according to police reports filed in county District Court. Charging documents stated that Gale might have assaulted the victim in an effort to silence him from talking to police about a theft Gale case Gale was believed to be involved in. Gale was charged with first-and-seconddegree assault and faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted of the first-degree assault count. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Mechanicsville Fire Called Arson

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Investigators with the State Fire Marshal’s Office say that a blaze which consumed a house in Mechanicsville was intentionally set. The vacant home located on Shoreview Drive was found in flames Sunday night at about 8:20 p.m. by a neighbor, law officers stated, and took nearly 20 minutes to extinguish once firefighters arrived on scene.

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Dear Editor: It has been reported that a Hollywood woman is taking exception to a state police investigation of a trooper pointing his weapon at her. It is ironic that the incident occurred at almost the exact place that “Yogi”, the lawnmower man, was struck and killed by another state trooper. The investigation of that incident was another travesty to justice. The old adage , “if it looks like a duck, and walks like a duck, it is most likely a duck”, immediately came to my mind when I read about woman’s complaint. It is remarkable that there are so many similarities to both incidents. In both cases the incident took place after dark; the location of both incidents is virtually the same; the troopers were both in unmarked vehicles; both “investigations” were done in house and not by the internal affairs unit which normally investigates alleged police misconduct; in Yogi’s case the physical evidence at the scene and the investigative report in

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veteran war hero, is dead and the woman just faces traffic violations and whatever else the police can dream up. In Yogi’s case the trooper was reported to be wrongfully speeding and Mr. Fritz from the other branch of law enforcement, the State’s Attorney’s Office, intervened immediately after the accident and came to the trooper’s defense before any investigation was completed. Most people believe that in many ways our country has gone astray. Not being able to trust law enforcement is one more step in the wrong direction and as history has shown that this can be a precursor to more bad things to come. Another investigation should be done to determine why the recording equipment at the Leonardtown state police barracks mysteriously fails to operate when a trooper is involved in a controversy. Every time I ride down Mervell Dean Road I think of Yogi and why I should not trust law enforcement. Now I’ll hear ducks quacking as well. Sincerely, David Ryan Hollywood, Md.

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

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COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN REQUEST FOR BID STREET SWEEPING SERVICES The Commissioners of Leonardtown are currently accepting bids to perform street sweeping services within the corporate limits of Leonardtown. Approximately 12.65 miles of municipal streets will be included in the contract. The bid will be for a three year contract with two 1-year options. Interested bidders may obtain bid materials from the Town office, located at 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD, or by calling (301) 475-9791 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. A pre-bid conference will be held

no way added up and now the statements of two people who say they saw and heard the same thing are ignored and the trooper’s account prevails; the recording equipment that records police phone calls and radio transmissions for the Leonardtown police barrack mysteriously was not working in either case; and both investigations have every appearance of a cover up. I have always been a staunch supporter of law enforcement and was quick to give police officers the benefit of the doubt. Based on what I have seen locally and what has been reported nationally I now have no confidence that the system is honest or fair and I no longer trust law enforcement to equally and honestly enforce the law. You would think that the police leadership would at least try to make things look objective by allowing normal investigative units do their job or even let the Sheriffs Department investigate a state police incident and visa versa. The outcome would likely be no different but at least it would give the appearance of objectivity. There are some differences in the two cases. The magnitude of the two incidents don’t compare since Yogi, a fiercely independent

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on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at the Town office. Sealed bids will be accepted until Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at which time the bids will be a publicly opened and read. The Commissioners of Leonardtown reserve the right to reject any and all bids and proposals, and accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. By Authority: Laschelle McKay Town Administrator

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 TWENTY-EIGHT (28), BLOCK NUMBERED FORTY-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 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 all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Personal Representative is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Personal Representative or the Estate of Margaret D. Warren. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss of the property immediately after the sale. Yvonne Dixon, Personal Representative of the Estate of Margaret D. Warren, by virtue of an instrument recorded in the Land Records of ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Maryland. Law Office of Isaac H. Marks, Sr., LLC, 11785 Beltsville Drive, Suite 150, Calverton, MD 20705, (301) 572-7391.

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Businesses In South County Struggle For Success By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Business owners and elected leaders alike will soon begin to focus on putting the southern portion of the county on a more vibrant economic footing with a plan to boost tourism and economic development. But those same stakeholders know it won’t be easy to turn the beautiful but underutilized area around. Numerous attempts in the last few years to bring South County businesses together to find new ways to improve their conditions have failed, and many businesses have either closed their doors or remain vacant to this day. There are some significant success stories, though, and those entrepreneurs have staked their fortunes on the natural beauty South County affords to bring in tourist dollars. Chris Kaselemis, the county’s Department of Economic Development director, said in at least one sense South County was successful with wedding parties and tourists choosing to visit. Point Lookout State Park also made a fine destination, he said, since it was one of the most heavily used parks in the whole state. The problem was, according to Kaselemis, that once toursits got to South County there was little to keep them there for one or two days. In essence there was a dearth of activities, lodging and restaurants. Vastly increased business and chain restaurant activity on Route 235 in California had an affect on South County, he said, draining dollars away from it, but businesses in the more rural portion of the county had to learn to view that as an opportunity rather than a hindrance. “They have to reinvest and step up their game,” Kaselemis said of South County businesses. “You have to figure out what you can offer that chains don’t. “Chain restaurants show locally owned ones that they have to step up their game.” Commissioner Todd Morgan, who represents part of South County, lamented the closure of several locally owned seafood restaurants that in times past drew significant crowds for fresh marine bounty. What’s worse, he said, was just getting a business started in South County often resulted in failure. “It’s a dead zone,” Morgan said. “There are a bunch of different issues.” A lack of public water and sewer there meant there was precious little infrastructure

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to get larger businesses to relocate or new ones to start up. Also there were plots of land that just would not perk for wells or septic systems. And critical area laws — state mandates that restrict heavy development in the 1,000 foot zone from the shoreline — stopped many businesses that want to capitalize on the natural beauty of the watershed before they could start. The focus, he said, had to be on bolstering the home-grown tourism and hospitality industry to ensure there were enough activities and beds to keep tourists occupied for a critical few days to harvest enough dollars. “The problem is getting enough people down there and giving them something to do,” Morgan said. “Right now if you draw people down there, there’s no place to stay.” The county is currently developing a tourism and hospitality master plan with a special focus on revitalizing South County with a dedicated strategy all its own. But some entrepreneurs have found ways to stay prosperous even in the tough conditions by finding a niche and deftly understanding the local market. At St. James Deli, owner David Thomas said his business had struggled for years and a popular restaurant under different owners who leased his property next door ultimately

had to shut down. Knowing the risks of spending capital to reinvest, he and his wife Sherry Thompson did it anyway and reaped the rewards. “It was risky but after we remodeled we saw three times the number of customers coming in,” Thomas said, lamenting that others chose not to reinvest in their properties. He sees a healthy stream of tourists come and go, and many are impressed with the beauty of South County. Those same tourists, he said, can’t understand the lack of vibrant businesses and destinations. “They are shocked there’s not a lot down here,” Thomas said. George Johnson, owner of the Chicken Scratch supply store in Park Hall, said his success has been to capitalize on a captive market and diversify the nature of their business. In the front of their store for sale are all kinds of crafts from local makers and in the back are a variety of homestead products for livestock and farming still in demand locally. “It can be tough,” Johnson said of continuing to do business there. “But we offer something pretty much everyone needs. “That helps bring customers in.” Residents there would have to go to Charlotte Hall or Hollywood to get many of the

products they sell at Chicken Scratch, he said. Johnson said the county could do more to help advertise small businesses there, since the costs were often prohibitive. But the real question was one of luring tourists. “We need to give them a reason to come south,” Johnson said. Phil Langley, captain of a charter fishing boat, said that perhaps one of the biggest obstacles South County businesses had to face was themselves. He said that tourists often came expecting great things but were not impressed. “Good news travels fast but bad news travels faster,” Langley said. “We need to get back to basics, we need to get back to what we were known for.” That means more fresh seafood restaurants, more comfortable lodging and an experience tourists won’t forget. To that end South County businessses had to do a better job of working together. “We need to do a better job of networking, not just here, but the whole county,” Langley said. “There’s a lot of opportunity in South County, we need to work together and help each other.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

Obituaries

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Thursday, October 29, 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.

Mary Genevieve Berry, 83 Mary Genevieve Berry, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 surrounded by her loving family at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Born on Dec. 9, 1931 in Leonardtown, Md., she was the first of six children to the late Jeremiah and Catherine Cutchember. She was educated through the Cardinal Gibbons Institute High School in Ridge, Md. Genevieve was a long time member of St. George’s Catholic Church of Valley Lee, Md. She worked as a cook at Harry Lundeberg School of Piney Point, Md. and later worked for the President of St. Mary’s College of St Mary’s City as a domestic worker before her retirement. In 1951 Genevieve met her soul mate Wallace Berry. Two solitary souls, conjoined into one on Dec. 25, 1952. Married for 63 years, they were the epitome of a real true love and partnership. Mentally inseparable, two puzzle pieces that interlocked perfectly. From this union seven children were born. She also raised three of her brother-in-law’s children and her uncle’s son. Genevieve was a loving, funny and compassionate person who touched everyone she knew. And boy ole boy, could she give big wet juicy kisses. The Berry household was known for big family dinners. She enjoyed feeding people home cooked meals. Anyone who stopped by knew they would leave with a full stomach. She loved getting her hair fixed in her favorite hairstyle (Finger waves), although she never liked staying under the dryer more than five minutes. She found pleasure in talking on the phone daily with family and friends. Her little black book never left her side. Her favorite pastimes were listening to gospel and rhythm and blues music from early morning light until late nights while dancing in the kitchen with her walker. The family later nicknamed her as “DJ Ginny”! She also loved canning vegetables and fruit, reading the bible, doing crossword puzzles and word searches, watching soap operas in particular the “Young and the Restless” and most of all spending quality time with her family especially during the holiday season. She cherished her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; her face would light up as soon as she saw their faces. Genevieve was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Wallace Berry, parents, Jeremiah and Catherine Cutchember, daughter, Joyce Herbert; her sons, Joseph Berry and David Berry and grandson, Ronald Berry Jr. She leaves to cherish in memory, daughters, Mary Lou Cutchember (Melvin), of Valley Lee, Md., Jacqueline Berry (John), of Hollywood, Md., Yvonne Thompson, of Baltimore, Md.; sons, Wallace Berry (Paulette) of Temple Hills, Maryland, Charles Berry, of Lexington Park, Maryland, Ronald Berry (Ester) of Valley Lee, Md., Michael Berry (Debra) of Lexington Park, Md., Leo Mugg of Great Mills, Md.; son-in-law, Tyvie Herbert Sr., 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; one god child, Myra Johnson; three sisters, Marion Perry of Baltimore, Md., Catherine Dunn of Hyattsville, Md. and Patricia McFadden of Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, Charles Cutchember of Baltimore, Md. and Jerimiah Cutchember of Drayden, Md.; two sisters-in-law, Annie Mae Berry of Compton, Md. and Julia Berry of Lexington Park, Md.; a special Aunt Irene Gross of Piney Point, Md. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Family and friends united on Wednesday, Oct. 28 for visitation at 9 a.m. until Mass of Chris-

tian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. George’s Catholic Church, 19199 Saint Georges Church Rd., Valley Lee, Md., 20692. Interment followed at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.

Georgia Jean Carpenter, 70 Georgia Jean Carpenter, age 70, of California, Md., died Oct. 24, at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Born March 30, 1945, in Bayonne, New Jersey, Ga. moved to St. Mary’s County in 2002 to be near her children, Christine Trent (Jonathan) and Anthony Papadakis (Lori). Georgia had several careers, but the one she was most passionate about was nursing. She loved medicine and the care of patients, and continued to read up on medical advancements well into retirement, even purchasing nursing textbooks to keep up on the latest in patient care. Georgia prized reading above all activities and collected books on a variety of topics her entire life. She instilled this love of books, as well as a deep devotion to learning, in both of her children. When Christine decided to write historical fiction novels, Georgia enthusiastically served as Christine’s informal editor and offered many suggestions for improving manuscripts. Georgia also enjoyed crochet, and was responsible for many lap blankets donated to charity. A member of the Catholic Church since 1983, Georgia most recently attended St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church in Leonardtown. In addition to her two children, Georgia is survived by her grandson, Nicholas Papadakis, and by granddaughters Alexandra and Alyssa Papadakis. The family will recieve friends on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home in Leonardtown, Md. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Oct. 30, at 10 a.m., at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church in Leonardtown, with Father David Beaubien presiding. Interment will follow immediately thereafter at Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown. Georgia will be carried lovingly to her final resting place by pallbearers Anthony Papadakis, Nicholas Papadakis, Jonathan Trent, Christopher Trent, Paul Trent, and Dennis Dougan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MSMH Cancer Care Infusion Services, 25500 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown, Md., 20650. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Dr. John Timothy Modic, 67 Dr. John Timothy Modic, 67, of Hollywood, Md. died on Saturday, Oct. 10 at his home, surrounded by his 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 read-

ing, 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, Ma.; Melissa Burmeister of Cleveland, Ohio and Amy Splain of Olney, Md. and his two grandchildren. Family received friends for Tim’s Life Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment was held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2:30 p.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Hwy., Cheltenham, Md., 20623. Memorial contributions may be made to Smiles for Life Foundation, 975 Woodoak Ln., Suite 200, Salt Lake City, Utah 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.

Rose Marie Harris Tena, 75 Rose Marie Harris Tena, 75, of Hollywood, Md. died Monday, Oct. 19, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Jan. 18, 1940 in Hollywood, Md. to the late Joseph Gregory Harris, Sr. and Eloise Gatton Harris. Rose Marie was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She graduated in 1958 from Leonardtown High School. She was employed by Drury Insurance in Leonardtown, Md. as an insurance agent until her retirement in 1993. On March 10, 1979 she married her beloved husband, Tom Tena. Together they celebrated 36 wonderful years of marriage. She was a member of the Life Community Church of God in Lexington Park, Md. Rose Marie and her husband, Tom, started an outreach ministry in 1985. They conducted church services every Sunday for 30 years for the residents of St. Mary’s Nursing Home. They also began ministering to the inmates at the detention center in 1986. Rose Marie enjoyed taking her grandchildren, Brian and Erica on many trips throughout their childhood. She continued this with her great-grandsons, Nathaniel and Matthew. The most important thing in her life was her relationship with her Savior. Even through the end of her illness, she continued to reach out to others to tell them about the love of God and the saving power of Jesus Christ. In addition to her husband, Rose Marie is also survived by her children, Robyn Hammett, Dale Hammett and Larry Hammett, all of Hollywood, Md., Mike Tena of Imperial Beach, Calif., Eric Tena of Prescott, Ariz., Carolyn Aguilera of Valencia, Calif., Teresa Tena of San Diego, Calif., and Richard Tena of Vista, Calif.; 9 grandchildren: Brian Hammett, Erica Courtney, Karley Tena, Ryan Tena, Justin

Tena, Vanessa Bohjalian; Richelle Reiderer; Elaine Tena; and Evan Russell, and 9 great grandchildren: Nathaniel Hammett; Matthew Hammett; Isabella Tena; Mason Tena; Noah Tena; Kenai Tena; Darius Bohjalian; Alexi Bohjalian; Brayden Tena. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her siblings, Louise Harris, Sam Harris, and Frankie Harris. Family received friends for Rose Marie’s Life Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m., with a Service of Remembrance at 7 p.m., at Leonardtown Baptist Church, 23520 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Funeral Service was celebrated by Pastor Brian Shepard of Life Community Church of God on Friday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. at Leonardtown Baptist Church, 23520 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment followed at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md. Serving as pallbearers were Dale Hammett, Larry Hammett, Brian Hammett, Nathaniel Hammett, Matthew Hammett and Joel Courtney. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tn., 38105 or Samaritan’s Purse International Relief Post Office Box 3000, Boone, Nc., 28607. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Archie “Junior” Page, 81 Archie “Junior” Page, 81, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 1, at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He was born in Danville, Va. on Feb. 20, 1934 to the late Archie Broch Page and Dorothy Perry Hicks Page. As a young man he moved to Swansea, S.C. with his family. He came to Maryland when he was 15 years old and lived with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Chambers. His first job was at the A & P grocery store in Lexington Park, Md. In 1954, he began working for Safeway grocery store in Lexington Park, Md. and dedicated 11 years of service before transferring to the Landover Safeway for another three years. In Feb. 1955, he married Evelyn Calvert, and together they raised five children. He left Safeway to work for SMT Company for four years before buying his own truck, which he drove for seven years. After selling his truck he worked for Bay Country Construction until his retirement. In retirement he enjoyed fishing, eating out at Sandgates restaurant, and spending time with his family, including his beloved dog Sammy. Junior is survived by his children, Timothy Lee Page of Sparta, IL, Robert Daniel Page of Leonardtown, Md., Randall Steven Page of Callaway, Va., Jeffrey Eugene Page of Valley Lee, Md., and Julia Ann Page of Orange Park, Fla.; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Betty Sue Abell and his dog, Sammy. Family received friends for Junior’s Life Celebration on Oct. 25, from 1 to 2 p.m., with a Service of Remembrance at 2 p.m., at VFW Post 2632, 23282 Three Notch Rd., California, Md., 20619. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to a rescue squad of your choice in St. Mary’s County. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

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Sylvester Jerome Barnes, 94

Sylvester Jerome Barnes, born on Aug. 5, 1921 in Scotland, Md., passed on Thursday, Oct. 16. Family and friends united on Saturday, Oct. 24, for visitation at 10 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park, Md., 20653. As a teenager, Sylvester’s father asked him to assist with cutting his hair. Being an obedient son, he obliged his request and did such a fine job, that his father often insisted that he cut his hair on a regular basis. Having gained the experience from cutting his father’s hair, Sylvester started to cut other family and community members’ hair as well. As the years progressed and with a war looming in the background, Sylvester was called to Army duty in World War II in 1942. While in service of the United States Army, Sylvester continued to cut hair for both the enlisted men and officers and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant. Sylvester married his wife, Isabella Kane in 1943 and upon returning home from the war, went to work for the railroad. Sylvester never lost his love of cutting hair and soon resumed his beloved vocation full time; first in Washington D.C. for almost a decade and later back in St. Mary’s County. Sylvester was one of the few original black barbers in the county and with close proximity to Patuxent River Naval Air Station, he met and serviced many military personnel over the years. In his spare time, Sylvester enjoyed the water and his knowledge allowed him to counsel and instruct, many in the art of crabbing and fishing in the area waters. Sylvester was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years and is survived by a son and three grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: UNCF 1805 7th St., NW, Washington, D.C., 20001 - give. uncf.org. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.

Thomas Horace Wise, 71 Thomas Horace Wise, 71 passed away on Oct. 14, at Prince William Hospital in Manassas, Va. surrounded by his family and friends. Born April 19, 1944 in Leonardtown, Md., he is the son of the late Joseph Edward “Eddie Buck” and Mary Ora Wise. In addition to long time loving friend Linda Burton of Manassas Park, Va. Tommy is also survived by brothers; Joseph W. Wise (late Teresa Wise)of Manassas, Va., James W. (Barbara) Wise of Salisbury, Md. and Mike (Brenda) Wise Bushwood, Md.. sisters; Mary Ann Williams (late Stanley J. Williams) of Avenue, Md. and Tina (Neil) Reed of Jacksonville, Fla. Tommy served as a Merchant Marine, he enjoyed boating, fishing and spending quality time with family friends and his special joy “Mindy” his lifelong pet. Uncle Tommy was always a caring generous soul and will be missed by many nieces and nephews. The family received friends on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Mass

of Christian burial was celebrated on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church, Avenue, Md. with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, Md. Pallbearers were; Billy Bowles, Neil Reed, Chris Farrell, Ken Cusic, Samuel Bell and Kyle Cusic. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard St., Alexandria, Va., 22311 and/or Holy Angels Church, 21335 Coltons Point Rd., Avenue, Md., 20609.

Thomas “Tommy” Bennett Clarke, Jr., 85 Thomas “Tommy” Bennett Clarke, Jr., 85, of St. Inigoes, Md. passed away on Oct. 15, in Washington, D.C. Born on June 25, 1930 in Leonardtown, Md., he was the son of the late Evelyn Sherbert Clarke, and Thomas Bennett Clarke, Sr. Tommy was the loving husband of Elizabeth (Betty Ann) Stone Clarke, whom he married on March 26, 1951 in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, Md. Tommy is survived by his children: Constance Garner (Danny) of La Plata, Md. Kevin Clarke, John Clarke (Helena) of Park Hall, Md., Frank Clarke (Kim) of St. Inigoes, Md., Carol Bryant (Vincent) of Waldorf, Md., eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Siblings; Harry W. Clarke, and Patricia (Trixie) Lynch both of St. Inigoes, Md. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Md. and graduated from St. Michael’s High School in 1948. Tommy served in the Maryland National Guard for four years, and he was the owner of Tom’s Electric Company for 30 years, retiring on Dec. 28, 1993. Tommy enjoyed art, fishing, crabbing, hunting, and playing cards. He was an avid baseball player in St. Mary’s County and he was also an avid Baltimore Orioles fan. The family received friends on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with prayer recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. in St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Father Peter Giovanoni officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were: Andrew Bean, Ken Clarke, Joe Jackson, Richard Lancaster, Tom Lynch and Jimmy Mayor. Contributions may be made to the Ridge Vol. Rescue Squad, St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church and St. Michael’s Catholic School.

Patrick Michael “Buzzard” Murray, 45 Patrick Michael “Buzzard” Murray, 45, of Leonardtown, Md. died Oct. 9, at his home in Leonardtown, Md. Born November 19, 1969, in Md., he is survived by his parents, Dr. William Edward Murray and June Louise (Brady) Murray of The Villages, Fla.; his brothers, William Edward Murray Jr. of Leonardtown, Md.; Robert Alvay Murray of Ocala, Fla.; Timothy Lee Murray of Leonardtown, Md.; Dr. Stephen Frederick Murray of Leonardtown, Md.; Jonathan Alan Murray of St Petersburg, Fla.; and his sister, Tambria Louise Butler

of Herndon, Va. Patrick worked as a plumber for Suburban Plumbing and Heating. An avid football and NASCAR fanatic, he was a lifetime Pittsburgh Steelers and Dale Earnhardt fan. He enjoyed gardening and riding dirt bikes with his brothers when not spending time crabbing and fishing at Abells Wharf. He was an easygoing person who always had a smile and laugh to share. All services were private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, PA.

Romulo Batecan Ballesteros, 70 Romulo Batecan Ballesteros, 70, of Lexington Park, Md. died on Oct. 12, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Md. Born July 23, 1945, in the Philippines, he is the son of the late. On March 16, 2011, Romulo married his beloved wife, Leonora DeJesus Ballesteros in Northern Marians Island, Saipan. Together, they celebrated over four wonderful years together. He was employed as a supervisor in construction until his retirement. He was reliable and enjoyed helping other. His favorite hobby was playing cards, especially “tong hits.” However, his greatest love was for his family, whom he loved to spend his time

with. In addition to his beloved wife, Leonora, Romulo is also survived by her children, Joan Ballesteros of Northern Marians Island, Saipan, Gean Ballesteros of Northern Marians Island, Saipan, Joyce Ballesteros of Mont., Janel Ballesteros of N.Y., and Jerome Ballesteros of Northern Marians Island, Saipan; four grandchildren, and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his siblings. Family received friends on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park, Md., 20653. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend Marco Shad at noon. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Condolences may be made to www. brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

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Contaminated Water Shutters Spring Ridge By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Water tests performed late last week at Spring Ridge Middle School in Lexington Park showed the presence of coliform bacteria in the school’s water supply and lead to is temporary shutdown this week. The school is on its own water well, according to the St. Mary’s County Public Schools System, and tests are conducted on its water each month. Schools officials said elevated levels of the coliform bacteria could mean the presence of other pathogens, though the tests did not show E. coli bacteria which was considered more dangerous to public health. Continued tests on Monday showed that coliform remained in the school’s water system despite being flushed and cleansed over the weekend. The school was set to reopen Wednesday with bottled water available to students and changes to the cafeteria food preparation processes. Jeff Walker, deputy superintendent for Supporting Services said Tuesday that the school’s water supply was undergoing its second treatment to eliminate the coliform bac-

terial infestation. Usually one treatment for a school’s water system was sufficient, he said. “It’s not something we had expected,” Walker said. “We were surprised by that.” After the second treatment, the school system would likely receive new testing results by Thursday to see whether the bacteria had been completely eliminated. The school would still be using bottled water by Thursday, he said, to insure the safety of students, faculty and staff. Coliform bacteria is not particularly dangerous by itself, Walker said, but it was often a harbinger of more dangerous pathogens because they all grew in similar conditions. Just how the bacteria got into the school’s water system remains a mystery, Walker said. “It’s not supposed to be there,” Walker said. “In terms of where it came from, we don’t know.” There were no “obvious breaches” of the school’s water system, Walker said, and Spring Ridge was the only school affected. No illnesses were reported as a result of the bacteria, either, he said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Thursday, October 29, 2015

PARCC Tests Disappoint At High School Level

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The initial results of the PARCC test, the assessment that covers the new Common Core curriculum, show that high school students around the state are well below proficiency standards in two levels of algebra and English. More than half of all high school students who tested in sophomore level English in the spring scored lower than what is recognized as a proficiency for college, according to data released by the state’s Department of Education. The PARCC assessments have five levels of achievement, with levels No. 4 and No. 5 representing achievement of proficiency or above proficiency respectively. Many students scored only in the first three levels which range far from mastery of subject matter to approaching competency. A little more than 30 percent of students tested at the algebra I level attained status at the top two levels; for algebra II only a little more than 20 percent of all high school students achieved proficiency or above. These latest scores will serve as the baseline for high school level achievement on future assessments, according to State Superintendent of Schools Jack R. Smith. “But it is important to recognize that this data is only a snapshot; it’s one additional measure to use when viewing the progress of our students along with many other factors. “This is a challenging assessment, and the data reflects that.”

There were significant differences in achievement based on racial subgroups, according to the data. In algebra I 62.4 percent of Asian students scored at the highest levels, as did 45.2 percent of white students. African American students scored in at just 12.8 percentage points at the highest levels behind Hispanic students at 16.8 percent. In English 62.4 percent of Asian students met or exceeded expectations, while 49.8 percent of whites did the same; just over one-quarter of African Americans achieved or surpassed expectations, again just behind Hispanic students at 27.5 percent, the state’s data showed. The achievement levels of local school systems would be released Nov. 5, according to state officials. Up through the test preparations, school system officials warned that there would likely be a drop off in student achievement. Jeff Maher, chief academic officer for county schools, said the lower achievement was expected and they also expected students to get much better at the test as it was administered over the years just as they had with the prior assessments. “We have a lot of measures for student performance,” Maher said, adding that the county system will likely “tend to be along the same pattern” as other systems when the data is released next month. Testing results for elementary and middle schools are due for release in December; the PARCC tests recently taken were a test run with no repercussions for school systems or students. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Thursday, October 29, 2015

In Our Community

16th Annual Holiday Basket Bingo Helping Special Needs Children and Families

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For 16 years Steve and Shirley Mattingly have held their Holiday Basket Bingo, a fundraiser in which all proceeds benefit the Stephen’s Fund. The Stephen’s Fund helps finance programs and projects to assist special needs and their families and was set up by the Mattinglys’ in memory of their son, Stephen D. Mattingly, II. Stephen was born with Down Syndrome, and was described by his parents as a special little boy that could make you laugh, loved everyone and was loved by everyone. “When I say to you that he brought joy to our lives, I can’t even find the words to describe it,” said Steve. Unfortunately, Stephen was diagnosed with Leukemia at six years old and after a three year battle, passed away a month before his tenth birthday. “He really had a will to live, an amazing will to live,” said Steve adding later that they did not expect to lose him. The Mattinglys’ couldn’t live with the thought that Stephen’s memory was going to go away, so they began the fund. “We really wanted to keep his memory alive,” said Steve. Upon Stephen’s death, friends and family were asked to donate to The Arc of Southern Maryland, where Steve was the president at the time. The Arc of Southern Maryland suggested that the Mattinglys’ start a fund using the money, so they gave all of the contributions they received over to the Rotary Club of Charlotte Hall where the fund is currently managed. The fund started as a scholarship for graduating high school seniors who were going to school for special education or special education students who wanted to go on and better themselves with more schooling. As it grew, the fund gave more. Shirley was a Longaberger consultant, a company that sells a variety of handmade baskets and pottery. Stephen was a helpful hand to his mother and even wore a Longaberger hat. He would answer the phone and shout, “basket again” to his mother whenever someone would call for an order. This is where the idea for the Holiday Basket Bingo began and been held every year since Stephen’s passing. It serves as the sole source of income for Stephen’s Fund. Since its start, they have raised close to $200,000 and have given around $100,000 of that to a variety of causes within the tri-county area. Around $50,000 of the $100,000 has gone to scholarship awards to students. From the 2014 Basket Bingo alone, they were able to provide $1,000 scholar-

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uals who have an unexpected bill or emergency and just need a temporary loan against their item. Not everyone has access to a savings account or credit card.” he says. Up until the 1950s, pawnbrokers were the number one source of consumer credit in the United States. A pawn loan put simply is when a customers pledge property as collateral, and in return, pawnbrokers lend them money. When customers pay back the loan, their merchandise is returned to them. Pawn loans are made on everything from jewelry to electronics. If the customer elects not to redeem his or her collateral, there is no credit consequence to the borrower and the items are sold at a value price to retail consumers. “We usually have a nice selection of pre-owned electronics, jewelry, tools and musical instruments. I have been doing this for over 15 years and you

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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.

The 24FIT Challenge morning class works hard and consistently to get in shape.

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.

Get fit and change your life with the free 24FIT Challenge. Herbalife is an international company that is in over 90 countries and has been around for 35 years. Independant members offer customized plans to help people lose weight, gain weight, or build muscle. A local Herbalife coach, Eric McKay, runs his own 24FIT Challenge for the Southern Maryland area. The 24FIT Challenge runs month long challenges with twoweek breaks in between each session. Before the start of the month, participants are measured and weighed and perform an initial assessment that includes exercises such as push-ups, sit-ups, and a mile-long run. The group then meets three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in a morning session at 9 a.m. or an evening session at 6:30 p.m. The hour-long classes consist of cardio and bodyweight exercises and are taught by McKay who started with Herbalife a year ago. The classes usually take place outside at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Departmen. The classes do plan on moving indoors for upcoming challenges.

As of now, McKay has about 35 people in the night classes, with the morning classes running a bit smaller. “I only plan on growing,” he said. At the end of the month-long fit challenge a final assessment is performed. According to McKay, everyone takes about two minutes off their mile time and they do at least 10 more push-ups and sit-ups. McKay said in his morning class he has one woman that has already lost 12 pounds. “We’re making an impact… we’re going to change lives. That’s what it’s about, that’s what’s important,” said McKay. It is not just about weight loss, however. McKay said he can help people gain the energy they need to stay awake throughout the day. It is not a requirement to be on the Herbalife program in order to participate in the challenge. Participants can be any age or level and can come join at any stage throughout the challenge. Bring friends and family and enjoy a welcoming environment to get fit. McKay said his goal for all participants are results. “People see their results, they see themselves changing,” said McKay, adding that the motivation and positive energy from the class helps turn a can’t into a can.

All St. Mary’s County Library Branches Closed for Veterans Day All three branches of the St. Mary’s County Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. All branches will be open regular business hours on Thursday, November 12.

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In Our Community

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Thursday, October 29, 2015

Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word 2013 Leonardtown branch will hold a Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word 2013 class on Monday, November 9 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn how to open, create, format, print, and save documents using Microsoft Word 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. Participants in the night class are excited about staying fit. Photos courtesy of Eric McKay

The FIT Challenge will continue into the future with no plans on stopping. For more information, follow the FIT Challenge on Facebook at 24FIT Challenge SOMD. crista@countytimes.net

Preschool STEM: Build it Big! Charlotte Hall branch will hold a special Preschool STEM: Build it Big! program as part of the 2015 Maryland STEM Festival on Thursday, November 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Little engineers, come build with us! We’ll read books about construction, and then try out some building challenges like towers, ramps, and bridges. Ages 3-5, please register. Computer Basics 3: Introduction to the Internet Lexington Park branch will hold a combined Computer Basics 3: Introduction to the Internet class on Thursday, November 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will Learn terminology, basic features, and how to navigate the Internet. Pick up tips on browsing and evaluating websites in order to make your browsing experience more successful. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required.

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Small Business Saturday

Vote With Your Dollars By Ellen Lewis Contributing Writer This coming Tuesday is Election Day. While there isn’t an election this year, you still have the opportunity to vote. In the political sense, you vote is your selection for who you would like to see represent you and further your preferences in this country. In the larger context, a vote is a choice, and you vote every single day. You vote with your dollars. Every time you spend so much as a dime, you’re making a statement about what you like and what’s important to you. If small, local business is important to you, vote with your dollars to say so. There’s a wonderful organization called the 3/50 project, and the founders encouraged people to answer this question: What three independent businesses would you miss if they disappeared? Think about it for a second. Is there an independent business you really value? A small local restaurant? A book store?

A yarn store, perhaps? Stop in to those businesses. Say hi, and meet the owner and staff. Pick up a little something that makes you smile. Your purchases are what keep those businesses

around. If you truly value those independent businesses, pledge your support to them. If you were to spend just $50 per month in your favorite independent business, it would make a world of difference. If just half the employed population did this, it would generate more than $40 billion in revenue. That would represent a landslide victory for small, locally owned businesses over big box chain stores. It would show the world that entrepreneurship is alive and well in this country, and that Americans care about the kind of businesses they patronize. Show independent business owners that what they do matters to you and that you value what they offer. Vote with your dollars for small, local, communityminded businesses.

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By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe brings back the tastes of the old days. An oldfashioned candy store with handmade chocolates is a great place for the person who wants to remember the candy from the good ol’ times or to taste a classic for the first time. Owner Bonnie Blackwell started Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe in honor of her husband who, in 2001, was hit and killed by a drunk driver while running. He loved the old fashion candy Boston baked beans, which are peanuts covered in reddish chocolate shells that resemble baked beans when in bulk. Blackwell thought she should open a store selling this sort of candy, so she began in a stall in Calvert Country Market. After a year or two of good business, she expanded into a larger space within the market. Business still went strong, but in 2007, Calvert Country Market closed. Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe then moved to Third Street in North Beach and later expanded into their current St. Leonard location in 2010. Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe sells handmade chocolates, toys, drink mixes for hot chocolate, coffee, and smoothies, sodas in glass bottles, old-fashioned candy, and more. Blackwell is a self-taught chocolate maker and she makes everything from chocolate covered Oreos to white chocolate lemon bark and milk chocolate cordial cherries to dark chocolate orange jellies. Their best selling chocolate would be their Old Bay chocolate crabs, which make a unique, salty and sweet treat. The kids love the gummies and the BeanBoozled Jelly Bellies. Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe holds birthday parties where kids get to play games and make and decorate their own chocolate pops. The shoppe holds tea parties and chocolate making classes as well. They do special orders for events like weddings and baby showers and even offer chocolate paintings. Blackwell and her daughter will paint anything requested such as pets, portraits, celebrities and more. They use chocolates ranging in white to

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dark as their color palette. Coming up they will have 3D chocolate pumpkins for Halloween (fudge filled or solid chocolate), 3D turkeys for Thanksgiving, and Christmas candies. During Christmas, Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe allows customers to purchase a small Santa bag of chocolate for military families or soldiers overseas. The customer will leave the names and addresses and Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe will send it to wherever it needs to go. Last year the shoppe sent out over 50 pounds. Make sure to stop by Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe to pick up some candy for Halloween. They will be handing out chocolate on their porch to any children that come by. Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe is located at 4902 St. Leonard Rd. in St. Leonard. Their hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. and closed on Mondays. For more information, call 410-610-3669, follow them on Facebook or Twitter or visit www.sweetdreamscandyshop.com. crista@countytimes.net

To list a property in our next Realtor’s Choice edition, call 301-373-4125.

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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 from September 29 through November 1. For additional information, call the gallery at 301-475-3130 or visit www. northendgallery.org.

St. Michael’s School Angel Wings & Things Thrift Store (16562 Three Notch Rd., Ridge)- Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Specials will be posted in the store. Community support and volunteer workers keep the thrift store running. Donations are accepted on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All proceeds go to St. Michael’s School’s tuition assistance program.

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.

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

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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 301-932-1713 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.

Here 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

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HERE’S WHERE YOU CAN FIND YOUR COPY OF THE Bryantown Bryantown Post Office Bushwood Bushwood Post Office Captain Sam’s Murphy’s Town & County Store California Sears ProFitness Gym Mei’s Hair Care DB McMillians Dr. Khun’s Lennys Subway Wawa 235 Starbucks Chic Fil A Giant KMART Cracker Barrell Dunkin Donuts Laquinta ABC Liquor Cedar Point Maximum Gym Shoppers California Post Office Hewitts Service Center Jerry’s Bistro Twist Wine & Spirits Lexington Village Liquors Victory Woods Apartments of Wildewood

Callaway Foodlion A & W Mobil The Corner Charlotte Hall SMC Welcome Center Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Easy Wash Pizza Hotline Charlotte Hall Post Office Charlotte Hall Bus Stop Fred’s Liquors Exxon Golden Beach Dunkin Dounuts April Pool & Spa Wawa Charlotte Hall Ledos McKays Charlotte Hall 7-11 Charlotte Hall South side Clements Clements Post Office Abell’s Dinner ABC Gas Station Chaptico Chaptico Post Office Village Liquors Chaptico Market Colton’s Point Colton’s Point Post Office

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Leonardtown Governmental Center Bus Stop Senior Center St Mary’s Hospital Board Of Ed Office St Mary’s Nursing Center Ledo’s Leonardtown Grill Exxon Subway Centre Liquors RiteAid Leonardtown McKay’s Bernies Salon True Value Sunoco Burchmart Leonardtown Post Office Ye Olde Towne Café PNC Bank Printing Press Courthouse Town Cleaners Newtown Village Community Cedar Lane Apartments Leonardtown Library Dee’s

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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.

Sotterley (44300 Sotterley Ln., Hollywood)- 7 p.m. Runs every 10 minutes.

tions 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.

Trick or Treat at the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad

Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department (24801 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood)- 5 to 7 p.m.

Children with an adult are welcome to come Trick or Treat with the members of the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary.

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. Chesapeake Community Chorus Practice

North Beach Union Church (8912 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach)- 4 to 6 p.m.

The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an all-volunteer chorus that raises funds for local charities, is looking to add singers to the chorus. No auditions required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301-855-7477 or email him at lbrown9601@verizon.net.

Monday, Nov. 2 Monday Morning Movies & More

Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick)- 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring the little ones for a movie and a story! For more information, call 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Wednesday, Nov. 4 Disabled American Meeting

VFW Post 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd., California) – 7 p.m.

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and the Auxiliary (DAVA) of Chapter # 26 St. Mary’s County will hold their monthly meeting VFW post in California, Md. The DAV is an organization of men and women veterans with a single purpose - fulfilling the promises to the men and women that served. The chapter will also hold a Mega Information Seminar on Nov. 14. For more information, call 240-2955439.

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

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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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Are you looking for a scary good time? Check out some of the Halloween events and haunted houses near you!

1785 Howlin’ Haunted Halloween 5K Run/ Walk & Kids’ Run Charlotte Hall Northern Senior Center (29655 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall) – 8:30 a.m.

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 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. Nightmare ScreamPlex

Trunk-or Treat St. Paul UMC (11000 HG Trueman Rd., Lus18031 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. 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. 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.

Saturday, Oct. 31

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.

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 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!

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!

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

Friday, Oct. 30

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-hall-md/r unning/distance-r unningraces/1785-howlin-haunted-halloween-2015.

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by) – 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.

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

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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.

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