2015-11-05 St. Mary's County Times

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Applicants Make Case For Vacant School Board Seat

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“Mr. Softball” Kenny Dement Memorialized Photo Courtesy of Maria Fleming

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Rotary Donates to Turkey Drive

“St. Mary’s County people, if you ask them they’ll step up.

The issue isn’t the donations, it’s the number of poor people.” ­

—Mike Schwartz, on his annual drive for Christmas dinners for the needy.

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County Dedicates “Mr. Softball” Memorial

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Kenneth R. “Kenny” Dement, former county commissioner and softball luminary who died in 2013 after a long illness was memorialized officially at Chancellor’s Run Park in Great Mills, Tuesday.

Dement was widely popular throughout the county, chiefly for his love of softball and his active participation in every facet of the local sport.

Though often silent on the dais during his eight years as a GOP county commissioner from 2002 to 2010 he was always a keen gauge of public opinion and was often a sounding board for public displeasure on certain issues.

Dement established the local slow pitch softball league in 1965 and served as its president for 35 years, said Director of Recreation and Parks Brian Loewe at the dedication ceremony.

Citizen activist Aggie Owens was one of the driving forces behind getting the memorial, a brick pedestal with an etched plaque, built.

“Aggie Owens had an idea and that idea turned into this,” Loewe said.

Dement was involved not only in league play but also in league administration; he won 11 slow pitch championships in his time with the league, Loewe said.

He also hosted a locally focused public access channel television show called “The Hot Corner” where he would dish on softball and

Photos by Guy Leonard

public topics all with guest commentators.

“He used to make jokes about the opposing team,” Guy told the attendees. “That was when things like that were allowed to happen.”

The “Mr. Softball” memorial is set at the main building at Chancellor’s Run Park directly behind softball field No. 3. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Rotary Club Donates $5,000 for Turkey Drive

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Since 1983, Mike Schwartz, owner of Mike’s Bikes in Lexington Park, has been buying and donating turkeys for the needy for Christmas dinner.

He can’t do it without the support of the community and this year he got $5,000 from the Lexington Park Rotary Club to help make Christmas better for perhaps more than 2,000 families.

“I basically beg every organization for donations I can get ahold of,” Schwartz said, adding that he’s been able to make the dollars stretch pretty far, since with $20 he can provide a family with a turkey, potatoes, beans and cranberry sauce for their holiday meal.

When he started his turkey drive more than 30 years ago, it was after he had been the recipient of aid from the local Salvation Army.

The house in Drayden he had been living in was destroyed by fire and he said it was so ferocious a blaze students at St. Mary’s College said they could see it from the campus.

Schwartz said he determined then to help those were in need just as he had been.

He started small but has grown so much in his efforts — to match the need, he said — that he handed out 2,500 turkeys last year alone.

“With any money that’s left over we try to help out with other food emergencies,” Schwartz told Rotarians gathered at the Elks

Photos by Guy Leonard Mike Schwartz, owner of Mike’s Bikes, accepts a check for $5,000 from the Lexington Park Rotary Club for his Christmas food drive.

Lodge in Great Mills.

“There are some people who do well here and then there are some who don’t do so well,” Schwartz said. “I just want to help give them a day off and and a nice turkey dinner for Christmas.”

County residents have always been generous, he said, and that generosity would be needed since he believed that the needy would only grow in numbers.

“St. Mary’s County people, if you ask them they’ll step up,” Schwartz said. “The issue isn’t the donations, it’s the number of poor people.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Homeless Trends In St. Mary’s Shifting

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer In St. Mary’s County, the Three Oaks Homeless Shelter in Lexington Park reports there is a significant population of those seeking assistance, but the number of those who are actually homeless, especially veterans, may be declining.

“We’re seeing a shift from those who are actually homeless more to those who are at risk of being homeless,” said H. Spearman “Lanny” Lancaster, Three Oaks director.

“That’s promising. That’s a good sign.”

Lancaster estimated that about 40 percent of the money Three Oaks spends, which is a combination of county, state and federal funding, is now spent on prevention of homelessness.

“We’re still getting about 1,300 referrals a year now,” Lancaster told The County Times. “And we’re getting more referrals from Calvert County than we have in past for supportive housing.”

Of those more than 1,300 referrals, 945 persons or families were in danger of becoming homeless, Lancaster said, and were given subsidies to keep them in the housing they had.

There were 130 persons or families that were actually homless who were put into subsidized “rapid rehousing” that afforded them up to six months of rent.

Lancaster said, however, that most only used about 90-days worth of subsidies before they were able to get back onto their feet.

The next group of homeless was comprised of 154 persons who were permanently disabled and were unable to take care of themselves or keep a home.

The final group of homeless were 129 persons or families who required emergency shelter, either to flee domestic abuse or because of a catastrophe or loss of income.

Three Oaks has also placed high priority on helping veterans avoid homelessness, Lancaster said.

From October of last year the end of this September Three Oaks aided 126 veterans or their families by giving them shelter, that was down from 134 in 2013.

The more than 1,300 annual referrals for assistance represents more than one percent of the county’s population. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Helping Those in Need in St. Mary’s

By Crista Dockray Contributing Writer

As the holidays come closer and the weather gets colder, those in need require your help more than ever. Here are just a couple of places to lend a hand in your county.

Three Oaks Three Oaks helps those in need within St. Mary’s County year round with three facilities and a veteran’s program. The first facility is a 20-bed women with children shelter and the second is a 4-bed single women’s shelter which are right next-door to each other.

All of their referrals come from the Department of Social Services in St. Mary’s County.

The typical stay for the women and the women with their children is 30 to 90 days, but the times can be even longer for particular situations.

Three Oaks provides bathrooms, a full kitchen, living room and laundry facilities.

The also provide all counseling and job services and anything else they may need in order for them to be stable when entering the world on their own.

They have emergency funds to help pay security deposits as well as a program that will pay up to six months of rent for families.

About a mile away, Three Oaks also runs a permanent 16-bed housing for homeless men with disabilities.

If you would like to donate or volunteer at any of the three facilities, you may contact Patrice Campell at 240-577-2337. According to Campell, their clients need person hygiene items, they need linens and dishes and the like for the women moving out, diapers, canned goods, and monetary funds. They do not have the storage for clothing items, however.

The Three Oaks Veteran’s Program began three years ago. It supports veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of being

homeless. Their priority is to provide housing for honorable discharged veterans. The program does not supply beds, but instead monetary assistance such as paying a security deposit, paying first month’s rent or paying an amount needed in order to avoid eviction.

If you would like get assistance from the Veteran’s Program or you would like to make a monetary donation call Aaron Awkward at 301-863-9535.

WARM WARM stands for Wrapping Arms ‘Round Many. Its purpose is to simply provide a warm safe place in the cold winter months. For 21 weeks from November to March, participating churches in St. Mary’s County will provide shelter, breakfast and dinner for up to 25 homeless from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. for a one-week duration. The WARM program is looking for two more churches to take a week in order for WARM to run the full 21 weeks.

If you would like to be a client of the WARM program, contact the Department of Social Services of St. Mary’s County at 240-725-5700.

The Safe Nights program provides the churches with everything they need and the churches only need to be responsible for the food.

If you would like to make a monetary donation to Warm address your donation to WARM c/o Lexington Park United Methodist Church 21760 Great Mills Rd., Lexington Park, Md. 20653. Volunteers are needed in order to be overnight monitors and to cook meals. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and going through the training program, contact Maria Scott at 240-587-2667.

WARM always needs drivers in order to transport clients to different sites. If you are interested, contact Ursula Harris at 301-4754200 ext 1680.

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One Band Cancels, But The Bluegrass Storyteller, James King Fills The Bill Along With Adkins & Loudermilk

November kicks off another winter season of Bluegrass concerts at the American Legion, Hughesville, Maryland with National touring Bluegrass acts to include Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, The Boxcars, and many more starting November 15.

California, MD, October 30, 2015: November 15 will kick off the season of the American Legion Bluegrass series presented by Jay Armsworthy & the Sons of The American Legion featuring upcoming act Adkins & Loudermilk along with The James King Band. The American Legion Post #238 is located on the corner of MD Rt. 231 & Rt. 381 in Hughesville, Maryland.

Admission will be $20.00 per person, under 12 admitted free with a paying adult.

Two of bluegrass music’s most admired players, Dave Adkins and Edgar Loudermilk, joined forces with the official formation of Adkins & Loudermilk in November 2013. They have certainly hit the ground running with their impressive tour schedule and receiving critical acclaim and tremendous chart success for their solo albums and are now celebrating their first album release, Adkins & Loudermilk on Mountain Fever Records. They have both spent years supporting some of bluegrass music’s most highly lauded artists, including Rhonda Vincent, Marty Raybon, IIIrd Tyme Out, and Adkins having a deep well of contribution spending time playing bluegrass at Dollywood and most recently heading his own group, Dave Adkins and Republik Steele

. Their impressive vocal and instrumental talents, along with their high energy stage performances, have certainly garnered them a loyal legion of fans.

With his 1993 solo album, “These Old Pictures”, James King was established as a top-notch bluegrass vocalist. The album, however, was only the latest step in a musical career that had begun 14 years before.

Following a stint in the Marines, King launched his musical career in 1979. A featured member of Ralph Stanley's Clinch Mountain Boys in the 1980s, King, who was raised in Virginia's Carroll County, grew up listening to bluegrass. On December 8, 1985, his recording debut began on an album titled, “Stanley Brothers Classics with Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys and Introducing James King”.

After signing with Rounder Records, King's career was propelled into overdrive.

“These Old Pictures”, which featured members of the Johnson Mountain Boys and the Lynn Morris Band was named the “Breakthrough Album of the Year” by Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine and led to King being nominated as “Emerging Artist of the Year” by the International Bluegrass Music Association in 1995.

In 1997, King joined with Dudley Connell, Marshall Wilborn, Glen Duncan, Joe Mullins and Don Rigsby to form the bluegrass super group Longview. King’s latest release, titled, “Three Chords and the Truth”, proves King at his best. Featuring

hard-driving, soulful traditional bluegrass and old school honky-tonk country, the album was nominated for a Grammy in 2014.

“Three Chords and the Truth” is a landmark album.

Fans and followers of James King know that it’s been hard times up and down the road for the bluegrass balladeer. The past year has found him in and out of hospitals for what was initially suspected to be kidney stones. After lengthy stays in the hospital, it was determined that King was experiencing liver problems. Attempts to remedy the problems with both medications and diet were helpful but not sufficient. All of this follows a tragedy just 1 a year of losing his daughter in a car crash.

King is currently placed on a liver transplant list, at which point attempts will be made to match him with a suitable living tissue donor. He is still touring as best he can, though he has to remain seated on stage when he performs. While worried about what the future may hold, King remains upbeat and positive. The support he receives from fans and friends out on the road has done him a world of good.

In the wider picture, James is doing much better than he had a year ago. He is able to walk under his own power, and is living with a loving family that is dedicated to his care and well-being. All he needs now is to be approved for the transplant, and find a suitable donor.

James King has never had the opportu-

nity to perform in Southern Maryland, but it is fortunate that King was willing to fill in for the original scheduled group, Detour. So for James King fans, here’s an opportunity to catch one of his shows here in Southern Maryland and share an encouraging word.

He would love to see his fans.

Other upcoming shows in the series of American Legion Bluegrass include Remington Ryde from Pennsylvania along with local favorites, Bubby Abell & Spoon Creek on January 3, 2016; by popular demand, the award winning Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out along with local singer songwriter David Norris on Sunday February 14, 2016; and closing out the series will be the award winning band, The Boxcars along with Josh Grigsby & County Line on Sunday March 20, 2016. As always, our sound is by Troy Jones.

All shows begin at 2:00 pm with the doors opening at Noon. Food will be available for sale before the shows. For more information, tickets, and directions, go to www. americanlegionbluegrass.com or call 301737-3004. All paid tickets will be held at the door for pick up on the day of the show.

You can purchase them in advance by sending a check or money order to: “Jay Armsworthy”, PO Box 741, California, MD. You are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for the Helping Hands Food Bank in Southern Maryland.

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Governor Larry Hogan Announces Cuts in Unemployment Insurance Taxes $125 Million Growth in Maryland's Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Triggers Reductions in Taxes Governor Larry Hogan today announced that most Maryland businesses will see a significant reduction in unemployment insurance taxes, the lowest possible rates allowed under state law, beginning in the First Quarter of 2016. Maryland employers will now pay between $25.50 and $127.50 less per employee per year than what is paid by businesses under the current rate.

“Our administration is committed to making it easier for citizens and companies to do business in Maryland.

Earlier this year, we eliminated 100 fees across state government, and we are streamlining processes in government agencies, cutting out bureaucracy and working to identify and eliminate unnecessary regulations that harm small businesses and employers,” said Governor Hogan. “Due to the strong growth of the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, we are pleased to be able to let business owners know that the cost of unemployment insurance in Maryland will be reduced. This is a real win for our business community and the state as a whole.”

Due to the fact that most Maryland employers pay the minimum tax rate, many companies will experience a 50 percent reduction in unemployment insurance from $51 to $25.50 per employee per year.

"The unemployment tax rate reduction is a sign of Maryland's improving business climate that will allow employers the opportunity to thrive and create jobs as we work together to strengthen our economy," said Secretary of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Kelly M. Schulz.

Since Jan. 1, Maryland's Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund has grown by more than $125 million to $983,656,790.26, as of Sept. 30. Year-on-year, the trust fund balance has grown by almost $80 million.

This high balance triggers a key rate change for 2016, shifting all Maryland employers to “Table A,” or a range of unemployment insurance tax rates between 0.3 percent and 7.5 percent of the first $8,500 in wages paid to employees. For 2015, Table B was in effect with a range of tax rates of 0.6 percent to 9 percent of the first $8,500 in annual wages. The new employer’s rate in 2016 will be 2.6 percent. An exception is that the rate for new construction employers headquartered in another state will be 7.5 percent.

The Maryland Unemployment Insurance Program is financed by the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) and is administered by the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. As required by Maryland law, the Division of Unemployment Insurance does an annual “temperature check” on the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund. This temperature check is made using the ending balance of the Trust Fund on Sept. 30. The reconciled ending balance is compared to the taxable wage base for the preceding four quarters.

That ratio determines the UI Rate Table for the ensuing calendar year.

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Homeschool Day What’s an ornithologist? Children aged 5 to 12 that attended the Calvert Marine Museum’s Homeschooling day were quick to find out the answer: a person dedicated to the research of birds. The Southern Maryland Audubon Society partnered with the Calvert Marine Museum for this unique biannual event that grants homeschooled children the ability to attend handson workshops to learn special topics of interest. This year’s fall day was all about the various animals that migrate through the Chesapeake and the importance of those migrations.

“Partnering up with outside organizations is what makes it memorable,” says Traci Cimini of the Calvert Marine Museum. “It ties everything together and it’s fun.”

Ernie Willoughby,

an ornithologist from the Southern Maryland Audubon Society came down for the day in order to go through the different patterns that birds migrating through the Chesapeake Bay would take, using the specific birds that are modelled in the museum itself.

It wasn’t a lecture, according to Laurie Cole of the Educator Department of the CMM, but rather a more personal talk that described exactly what his job was as one who studied birds exclusively.

Admission fee was the museum admission and the event lasted from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Onsite registration began at 10 a.m. in the lobby. The next homeschooling day will take place in the spring, and the topic will be decided closer to the date.

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Thursday, November 5, 2015

Holiday Home Tour for Health Share of St. Mary’s

One of Southern Maryland’s most popular holiday events.

Sunday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tour 6 beautiful, private homes joyfully decorated for the holiday season. Gather a group of friends for a fun afternoon exploring and enjoying these exceptional homes.

Each residence is unique with architectural details and décor that will charm, fascinate, inform, excite, and occasionally amuse you.

All homes on this year’s tour are located in the Chestnut Ridge and Chestnut Hills neighborhoods located in the Redgate area (just south of Leonardtown on Rt. 5.) Signs indicating the homes will be clearly displayed on the roadway.

Tickets may be purchased on the day of the event at any of the six home locations. Tickets are $50 per person for all homes or $10 per house.

Advance tickets may also be purchased at Cedar Point Federal Credit Union, all locations; Kevin’s Corner Kafe on Leonardtown; Com-

munity Bank of the Chesapeake, Leonardtown branch only; PNC Bank, Leonardtown branch only; Traditions of Loveville, 28420 Point Lookout Rd., Loveville; The Apple Basket, 27056 Mount Zion Church Rd (Right off Rt. 235), Mechanicsville; and, The Vintage Source, 22080 Newtowne Neck Road, Compton (this location will have tickets only on November 21st and 22nd).

Carry out lunch by Kevin’s Korner Kafe will be available for purchase at one of the homes.

ALL tour purchases are tax deductible and 100% of proceeds benefit Health Share of St. Mary’s, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the working poor of St. Mary’s County obtain medical treatment.

We wish to express our sincere gratitude to our gracious homeowners for opening their homes for the purpose of benefiting Health Share of St. Mary’s.

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Police: Man Assaulted Infant

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

cated man causing damage to the residence.

The deputy found Payne Police say that a Mechanicsassaulting the victim, a ville man resisted arrest after woman, while she was a St. Mary’s County sheriff’s holding an infant, by shovdeputy tried to detain him ing her into a wooden manafter he allegedly assaulted a tle, police said. woman and held her baby so When the deputy tried to hard that the child began to arrest Payne he actively recry. sisted, police alleged, and Walter Lee Payne The female child was just 15 kicked the deputy and spit months old, police said. blood in his face.

Walter Lee Payne, 27, remains incarWayne was finally subdued and taken cerated at the county’s adult detention to St. Mary’s Medstar for treatment afcenter on three counts of second-degree ter suffering injuries sustained during assault, one count of resisting arrest and his restraint. one count of destruction of property unHe was later detained at the county der $1,000. detention center.

According to police, a deputy responded to Woodmere Street in Leonar- guyleonard@countytimes.net dtown Oct. 31 for a report of an intoxi-

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Truck Strikes Home in Accident

On Nov. 3, Deputy J. Bare responded to the 21000 block of Rodine Way in Lexington Park, Md. for the report of a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, Deputy Bare made contact with witnesses who advised they observed a white Ford F-150 truck leave the roadway and strike a residence causing significant damage to the residence. The vehicle then fled from the scene. Deputies located the striking vehicle unoccupied on Chancellor’s Run

Jeffrey Nicholas Sams

Road in Lexington Park. The owner of the vehicle, Jeffrey Nicholas Sams, age 36, of Mechanicsville, was subsequently located a short time later after abandoning the vehicle on Pegg Rd. in Lexington Park.

Sams was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged with multiple traffic citations related to the accident.

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On Oct. 28 at 10:02 p.m., pect demanded and obtained St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s money from the employees.

Office Deputies responded The suspect then fled on foot to the CVS located at 26020 from the business.

Point Lookout Road in LeonOn October 21, 2015, at apardtown, for the report of an proximately 11:56 pm, a black armed robbery. A black male male suspect entered the Super suspect entered the business 8 Motel, located in California, armed with a handgun and Maryland and stole currency demanded cash and other belonging to the business. items from the victim, an Trevone Demone Butler On October 20, 2015, at employee of CVS. The suspect approximately 11:12 pm, a was talking to a co-conspirator black male suspect commiton a cellphone before fleeing on foot ted an armed robbery of The Sign of toward a woodline on Maypole Road the Whale, located in Lexington Park, in Leonardtown. Witnesses who were Maryland. The suspect demanded and near CVS at the time of the robbery de- obtained currency. The suspect then scribed a vehicle they had seen in the fled on foot from the business. area during the time of the robbery.

Detectives from the St. Mary’s CounPatrol Officers located a vehicle match- ty Sheriff’s Office responded and asing the description in the area of Three sumed the investigations. The same Notch and Jones Wharf Road in Holly- suspects are believed to be involved in wood. Contact was made with the driver all incidents. The suspect is described and lone occupant of the vehicle. The as a black male, thin build, and approxidriver, Trevone Demone Butler, age 25, mately 6’00” tall. Anyone with inforLexington Park, was arrested and trans- mation is asked to contact Detective ported to the St. Mary’s County Deten- Corporal David Alexander at 301-475tion Center. During an interview with 4200, ext. 1954 or by email at David. detectives, Butler acknowledged he pro- Alexander@stmarysmd.com. vided transportation to the black male Anyone with information is asked to suspect and communicated with him call CRIME SOLVERS at 301.475.3333 during the robbery. Butler was charged or text a tip to “TIP239” plus your meswith Armed Robbery and Driving on a sage to “CRIMES” (274637). Or call the Suspended License. #SMCSO Duty Officer at 301.475.4040.

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Thursday, November 5, 2015 The County Times Letters to the Editor 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 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.

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The recent headline in the County Times made me a little sad--sad to hear about small businesses that did not make it in south county. I actually rode around many of these areas Saturday, enjoying the fall color and exploring the county, and did see some of the closed businesses mentioned.

But the trouble is not just with southern St. Mary’s County but with many small businesses in the region. Running a business is not for sissies. It requires a lot of hard work and long hours. And I am sure that some of those small business owners will tell you they did work hard, but still couldn’t make it.

It would be great to think that tourists might rescue these businesses, but the bread an butter of any successful business: retail, restaurant, or other, is local support.

So whether you buy a product, or a service, look around and ask yourself, is there a local business that will fill this need for me?

And that shop or gallery or restaurant you sometimes go to--how would you feel if it closed? Will you ask yourself, “Why didn’t I go there more?” Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

I would like to compliment the staff at Vintage Values in Lexington Park. They have always been friendly and helpful whenever I go in to shop.

One lady in particular has been so kind and thoughtful to me. On the day in question, I wanted to go to Lexington Park Public Library after visiting the Thrift Shop. I asked the lady for directions, since I am not familiar with Lexington Park. When I still seemed unsure of how to get there, she asked if I wanted her to take me. I replied, “Sure.” So she

told the other associates she would return in a few minutes. She then got in her car and drove to the library, while I followed in my car.

I truly appreciate her random act of kindness. I feel she went “above and beyond.” She is to be commended for her extraordinary “Customer relations.”

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Leonardtown Veterans’ Day Parade Could Be Biggest Yet

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer With a little less than a week left to fully organize what is widely thought to be the largest celebration of its type in the state, the Veterans’ Day parade in Leonardtown on Nov. 11 is set to be the largest in recent memory and perhaps the largest ever recorded.

Town officials say that as the parade continues to grow it has reached a point where it takes careful consideration and planning to ensure a smooth procession along Washington Street and around the town square.

This year’s procession is much larger than even last year’s said the town’s Event Coordinator Maria Fleming.

“It’s definitely the largest one since I’ve been here,” Fleming said, noting that just in the parade alone there will be about 2,700 marchers and 350 vehicles divided up among motorcycles, cars and floats.

“There will be 16 floats this year,” Fleming said.

In last year’s parade there were 2,300 marchers and just 150 vehicles, she said.

Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford and Comptroller Peter Franchot are expected to attend, she said, and numerous service organizations and clubs will take part in the parade.

None of this includes the onlookers at the parade which could number in the thousands.

The need to keep the influx of parade spectators orderly has grown so much that the Leonardtown Town Council authorized an extra $4,000 in their budget to be used for a speaker system along Fenwick Street so spectators can hear event announcements.

Also, the town has had to modify how it stages the parade.

Just a few years ago it could stage at the St. Aloysius Catholic Church but soon outgrew that and had to stage at St. Mary’s Ryken High School parking lot.

But a large sinkhole that has closed off much of the school’s parking lot means that the school’s main stadium is now used as a staging area.

A nearby martial arts studio has also volunteered to allow the town to use its parking lot for that purpose, said Town Administrator Laschelle McKay.

Photos Courtesy of Maria Felming

“We’ve had site issues at Ryken so we’ve had to make some changes,” McKay said.

The county school system has even donated a bus to help ensure there is enough shuttle service to and from staging areas.

Fleming warned, however, that shuttles were authorized to go only back to designated areas.

“Last year there were some people who were all over the place and asking to be taken back to their cars,” she said.

The parade continues to be a challenge to plan given the town’s limited space and resources, but it’s popularity and focus on honoring the service of veterans made it more than worth the effort, she said.

The town has had to set a date, though, where they will no longer accept entry applications to participate to ensure smooth operation.

“We don’t ever want to have to limit the parade and we’ll continue to manage our resources the best we can,” Fleming said. “But a couple of years ago we did introduce an entry cut off

date.”

This year’s parade will be the 40th sponsored by the county. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Obituaries

Thursday, November 5, 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.

Sallie Magee Springer, 80 Sallie Magee Springer, 80, of Valley Lee, Md. Passed away on Oct. 22 in Leonardtown, Md. Born on Nov. 25, 1934 in Cheverly, Md., she was the daughter of the late Mary Magee, and Robert Magee. Sallie was the loving wife of the late John “Jack” Springer, whom she married on April 2, 1955 in Great Mills, Md. and preceded her in death on March 7, 2015.

Sallie is survived by her children: Robert Springer (Adair) of California, Md., John Springer (Vicki) of Leonardtown, Md., Sallie Studds (Greg) of Melbourne, Fla., Mary Vaoughart (Greg) Loving of Leonardtown, Md., seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Siblings: Sue Purcell of Lexington Park, Md., and James

Magee of Ocean Springs, Miss. She was preceded in death by her brother Patrick Magee. Sallie graduated from Charles County Community College with an Associates of Arts Degree in Business. She worked as a secretary for Piney Point Elementary School for 15 years retiring in 1980, and as an Analyst for the Federal Government for 12 years retiring in 1996. Sallie belonged to the Valley Lee Vol. Fire and Rescue, and enjoyed cake decorating. The family received friends on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 10 a.m. in St. George Episcopal Church Valley Lee, Md. with Rev. Gregory Syler officiated. Interment followed in St. George Catholic Cemetery Valley Lee, Md. Pallbearers were: Ray Gaskill, Randy Gaskill, George Quade, Jonathan Springer, John Springer, III and

Thomas Joseph Burke, Sr. January 29, 1925 to November 10, 2014 Feel no guilt in laughter, he’d know how much you care.

Feel no sorrow in a smile that he is not here to share.

You cannot grieve forever; he would not want you to.

He’d hope that you could carry on the way you always do.

So, talk about the good times and the way you showed you cared, The days you spent together, all the happiness you shared.

Let memories surround you, a word someone may say Will suddenly recapture a time, an hour, a day, That brings him back as clearly as though he were still here, And fills you with the feeling that he is always near.

For if you keep those moments, you will never be apart And he will live forever locked safely within your heart.

Love, Your Family and Dearest Friends

James Magee. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer Association and/ or Second Dist. Vol. Fire Department.

Tristan Michael Ross Tristan Michael Ross passed away on Oct. 7. Tristan was born June 6, 1990 at 5:15 p.m. in Leonardtown, Md. He is survived by his Father D.T. Ross (Paula), Mother Elaine Webb, Siblings Kylie, Shaye, Hannah, and Logan and a host of other relatives and friends.

During his life in Maryland, he was an amazing child. He was kind and generous to all. Tristan excelled in soccer and golf. A handsome boy with charisma, he traveled to modeling photo shoots. Tristan was loved by the teachers and staff at Leonardtown Elementary. He was a Boy Scout and loved spending summers at the neighborhood beach. Tristan eventually moved to California where he enjoyed basketball and martial arts. In his adult life, Tristan enjoyed rock climbing and he spent the last four years of his life with his true love and fiancé Raquel.

Upon graduation of high school, Tristan then joined the United States Air Force where he was a Senior Airman in the 58th Aircraft Squadron at Kirtland AFB in the capacity of C130 Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman.

A kind and giving man, he was a friend to many. His humor brought laughter and joy to others. These words do not explain the millions of generous actions and thoughts that defined our son. Tristan is a son, brother, nephew, cousin, grandson, friend, and missed by all. Thank you for supporting Team Ross through our grief. We miss you so much beautiful boy….

Join us for “Tristan Michael Ross Life Celebration”

The Family will receive friends for Tristan’s Life Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 7, 3 to 5 p.m. at Solomons United Methodist Church in Solomons, Md. Fellowship and light refreshments will be available following the service.

Memorial donations can be made to: Tristan Michael Ross Scholarship Fund, for details contact Paula Ross at mrspaulaross@gmail.com.

Harold Francis Dunbar, 79 Harold Francis Dunbar, 79, of Charlottesville, Va. passed away Monday, Oct. 19 at Martha Jefferson Hospital.

Born June 20, 1936 in Park Hall, Md., the son of Warren and Susette Dunbar. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Joanna Miller and two sisters, Lucille and Alma and two brothers Casey and Dick Dunbar. On Nov. 16, 1957, Harold married his beloved wife Alice L. Lacey. Together they celebrated 58 years of marriage.

He was a member of the Piedmont Antique Car Club for over 20 years and a member of Church of Incarnation. Harold enjoyed woodworking, especially carving miniature images of Santa Claus.

Survivors include his wife Alice L. Dunbar, his daughter Joyce and husband Gary Jones of St. Pete, Fla. Donna Lee and Kevin Herbert of Bloomington, Ill., Michelle Lynn and Robert McBane of Virginia and son in law Morgan Miller of Charlottesville, Va. Grandchildren Christopher and Adam Miller, Shelby and Meghan McBane and a great grandson Olin Miller. Two sisters Nancy Bryant and Violet Hines of Maryland.

A mass of the resurrection was celebrated at 1 p.m., Friday Oct. 23 at the Church of Incarnation. Interment fol-

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Obituaries

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.

Nora Bauer Bachelder Nora Bauer Bachelder passed away at her home in Hollywood, Md. on Sat, Oct. 24 from complications of cancer. Nora was the daughter of the late Lefty and Phyllis Ford Bauer. She was also predeceased by her sister, Becky Towne. She is survived by her sister, Wanda, and brother-in-law, Bob Gabler, of Camp Hill Pa.; brother, Daryl (DJ) Bauer, of Bedford, N.H.; brotherin-law, David Towne, of Ridgway, Pa.; 12 nieces and nephews, three great nephews, and four great nieces.

Nora graduated from St Mary’s Area High School in 1973 and served in the US Air Force from 1977 to 1982.

She traveled the world and her enthusiasm and zest for life infected everyone she met. Nora loved to play board games, read, and take photographs of her family and her adventures. She retired from the Maryland Department of Veteran’s Affairs where she was a Service Officer. She loved the veterans she served and was proud when she could assist them in obtaining benefits and medical care.

A Memorial Service was celebrated

by Reverend Frank Black on Friday, Oct. 30, at 1:30 p.m. at Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall. Interment was held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home: Maryland Department of Veteran’s Affairs, 29449 Charlotte Hall Rd. Charlotte Hall, Md. 20622 Condolences may be made to www. brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

in Omaha, Neb. Together they celebrated 26 wonderful years of marriage. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and friend. Lumie was employed at Webster Field, St. Inigoes Md. from 2003 to 2014. She was a BINGO enthusiast, a very avid bowler, a savvy energetic shopper, and loved jewelry. She travelled extensively with her husband as he served his country for 26 years in the United States Air Force. Lumie has made dear friends all over the United States and the world through her many travels. She particularly enjoyed living in San Diego, Ca. and taking trips to Las Vegas, Nev. where she enjoyed playing the slots and going to the shows. She also loved spending time with her family, whom were her pride and joy. She was a member of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in St. Mary’s City, Md. In addition to her beloved husband, Malaki, Lumie is also survived by her children, Kemal and Keyona Hameed of Bowling Air Force Base, Washington D.C., Farrah Cecilio of Lexington Park Md., Eiad Hameed of Denver, Colo., and Gavin Hameed of Lexington Park Md.; her grandchildren, Deja Hameed, Lael Hameed and Kobi Hameed of Washington, D.C.; her siblings, Carmen and Michael Henson of Virginia Beach Va., Bernadette Cecilio of New York, N.Y., Joy and Greg Clark of Enterprise Ala., Consorcio Cecilio Jr. of Toms River, N.J.

Luzviminda “Lumie” Cecilio Hameed, 59 Luzviminda “Lumie” Cecilio Hameed, 59, of Lexington Park, Md., died on Oct. 26 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on Dec. 5, 1955 in Cebu City, Philippines, she is the daughter of the late Consorcio Cecilio and Anecita Villa de Gracia.

On Oct. 26, 1989, Lumie married her beloved husband, Malaki Hameed

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and Loreto Cecilio, Raymond Cecilio, and Esmeralda Cecilio all in the Philippines, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Family will receive friends for Lumie’s Life Celebration on Friday, Nov. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Scott Woods on Saturday, Nov. 7 at noon at St. George’s Catholic Church, 19199 St. George’s Church Road, Valley Lee, Md. Interment will be private.

Memorial Contributions in Lumie’s name may be made to the American Liver Foundation, 39 Boradway Street, Suite 2700, New York, New York 10006 or www.liverfoundation. org under the link donations.

Condolences may be made to www. brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md.

lowed at Holly Memorial Gardens in Charlottesville, Va. Arrangements by the Hill and Wood Funeral Service in Charlottesville, Va.

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Clemmie Marguerite D.O.D. 11-04-11

D.O.D. 11-18-11

You left us beautiful memories. Your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.

Your loving family

Billy

D.O.D. 11-22-03

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Selection Begins for Vacant School Board Seat

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held the first of three public forums to see who will be their choice to fill the vacant school board seat left empty by the departure of Marilyn Crosby earlier this fall.

Of the 34 applicants for the job, 10 gave a six minute summation of the reasons why they should be chosen for the position.

The commissioners will hear from 12 more applicants at their regularly scheduled meeting next week.

Former school system chief financial office Daniel Carney was one of the 10 who spoke.

He said he wanted to help ensure “better financial stewardship” within the school system.

In a prior interview just before his presentation, Carney said he “had become nervous when I saw there was a six million dollars deficit last year.”

When he retired from the system in 2008, he said, the school system had a $12 million surplus in its fund balances.

In his eight years as the systems head financial officer he had developed good relationships with people who still worked in that office and knew the intricacies of the system, he said.

“I saw what worked and what didn’t,” Carney said. “I would be able to act as a member from day one.”

James Tomasic, who has run unsuccessfully in the past for a school board seat, touted his long time volunteer association within the school system and in the community.

He said the school board needed to reach out to families more and that “parents had sometimes felt slighted” by the system when they tried to engage it.

Tomasic has campaigned in the past on soliciting greater parent involvement in the school system.

Jacinta Bottoms-Spencer said she “had a solid basis of morals and values” that made her the right choice for the seat.

She said her work as an educator for the past decade gave her insight in teaching children and that it was possible to “mitigate mistakes through practice.”

Beverly Bowen, of Golden Beach, listed her extensive masters’ degree experience along with her doctorate, and noted her teaching experience at the College of Southern Maryland.

She said it was important to ensure that teachers not only understood the new curriculum being taught to students but how to teach it.

The school system also needed to do a better job in preparing students for college level work, she said.

“There’s too much need for remediation at CSM,” she said.

Denise Breckon spoke about her volunteerism and college teaching experience. She said she also had 30 years of work experience at Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

“I love everything about children, education and giving back,” Breckon said.

John Butler, of St. Inigoes, said he “wanted to be an advocate for out students” and that he was a graduate of the county public schools system and worked for the Prince George’s County government.

“I’m truly a product of this community,” Butler said.

George Connolly, who works at Historic St. Mary’s City and has experience in non-profits, said he understood fiscal responsibility.

He also said that facilities like the technology center in Leonardtown were vital to ensuring opportunities for all students, not just those seeking to go to college.

“I’m a big proponent of the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center,” he said.

Patricia Pinnell, who moved here 15 years ago from West Virginia, said if she were placed on the school board she would put her master’s degree in public education administration to good use.

She said some students have come to fear teachers because they are castigated when they find the correct answers to mathematics problems but don’t come to the conclusion the way the curriculum would have them do it.

This was a problem that had to be remedied, she said.

Wayne Lockley said his years in the Navy and working for the schools as a volunteer qualified him for the position.

He said he had started Young Gentlemen’s clubs in two schools and taught children the basics of good behavior, including how to tie a tie.

On school discipline he said he was for the spirit of the law rather than for the letter of the law.

“There has to be some flexibility,” Lockley said.

Matthew Snyder said he wanted to be on the school board because of his two daughters that are in the system.

“The school system does a great job but we can do better,” Snyder, a Prince George’s County police officer said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Because of the inclement weather last month, the reception for the Uplifting Designs fundraiser is Friday Nov. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m.

The show has been on display the whole month of October in businesses throughout Leonardtown, The St. Mary's County Arts Council and the Town of Leonardtown team up each year to present the "Uplifting Designs" Contest to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Last year we raised over $1,200 for Cancer Support Services at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital.

Please join us on Nov. 6 and vote with your donation for your favorite design. All proceeds from the event will be donated to

bers ($3 for Friends members) and accompanying adults visit free. The fee includes full-day admission to the museum. Bring a picnic and spend the day!

For more information, contact Sharol at 240-895-4980 or email info@HSMCdigshistory.org.

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

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Celebrating 20 Years

Meet Saffron

By Crista Dockray Staff Writer

I am so incredibly soft and handsome. My name is Saffron. I was born in September of 2015. My sister is Coriander. We were raised with five children and we are super friendly. We are sweet and we love to be petted and loved.

We purr when you want to hold us.

We go to adoption events every Saturday and Sunday between 11 and 3 at the Petco in California. You can come meet us and fill out an application if you would like to adopt.

You can also fill out the form at <www.feralcatrescuemd.org> and email it to diane@feralcatrescuemd.org.

crista@countytimes.net

Love always, Saffron P.S. Feral Cat Rescue is looking for foster families and volunteers.

Animal Shelter Announces November Promotions

Adopt a Senior Animal Month (Nov. 1 to Nov. 30) During the month of November, any shelter animal 5 years old and over will be available for a reduced adoption fee.

Senior dogs are available for $25 and senior cats for $10. There are many benefits to adopting an older animal. Senior pets have developed personalities so you can

tell if the animal is a good fit for your family. Most older animals are already housebroken and calmer than their younger counterparts. Adopt an older, gentler soul today.

Black Fur-Day (Nov. 23 to 25 and 28) Avoid the midnight madness on Black Friday. Instead, come to the Tri-County Animal Shelter to celebrate Black Fur-day throughout the week. Black dogs and cats often take longer to get adopted because

their fur can be thought as plain-looking or they do not appear as friendly as lighter-colored pets. To disprove these myths, we are showcasing our furry friends with a reduced adoption fee. For any animal whose coat is 75 percent black, we will reduce the adoption fee by 75 percent. Just a reminder, the shelter will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

located at 6707 Animal Shelter Rd. in Hughesville. Shelter staff can be reached at 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992. Adoption hours are Monday to Friday, noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

To view animals available for adoption, visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/es/animalshelter/tri-county-animal-shelter or www.petfinder.com/shelters/MD112.html to find your “purrfect” pet.

The Tri-County Animal Shelter is excited to announce their monthly promotions:

The Tri-County Animal Shelter is

301-862-5600 or visit their office located at 22926 Three Notch Rd., Suite 103 in California. For their second location in Charlotte Hall visit 30527 Potomac Way in Charlotte Hall or call 301-884-0100.

Neal A. Zabiegalski, D.D.S., P.C., of Chesapeake Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery celebrated 20 years of business in St. Mary’s County on Thursday, Oct. 29.

From noon to 2 p.m. Dr. Zabiegalski held an open house at his new California location with a variety of food and refreshments for guests that included county doctors and staff and dignitaries such as Randy Guy, Deb Rey, Mike Hewitt and Joyce Gabrelcik.

Dr. Zabiegalski, a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, came to St. Mary’s after graduating from the University of Maryland and training at the Hospital of University of Miami and the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Zabiegalski is also celebrating 20 years on the active staff at St. Mary’s Hospital. Dr. Zabiegalski takes emergency call for trauma and maxillofacial illnesses for the community and he is the only local oral surgeon that does this for St. Mary’s County.

For more information on Chesapeake Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, call

St. Mary's MedStar Hospital Cancer Support Services.

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Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 10 a.m., join Little Explorers as we talk about all the different types of clothes we wear. Come dressed for the weather and ready to play at The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary.

Little Explorers discover the world at Historic St. Mary’s City through storytelling, crafts, songs, and outdoor exploration. Preschoolers ages 3 to 5, and an accompanying adult are invited to gather at Historic St. Mary’s City for an hour of adventure, fun, and learning twice monthly on Wednesdays in the spring and fall. Each Little Explorers gathering features a different theme.

The program runs from 10 to 11 a.m.

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Steve and Shirley Mattingly celebrated their 16th Annual Holiday Basket Bingo last Sunday, Nov. 1 at the Hollywood Fire Department Social Hall.

They hold the Holiday Basket Bingo every year as the sole means of raising money for Stephen’s Fund. They started it in memory of their son, Stephen D. Mattingly, II who was born with Down Syndrome and passed away at the age of nine due to Leukemia.

The Stephen’s Fund helps finance programs and projects to assist special needs Photos by Crista Dockray and their families. This year, according to Shirley, they raised over $14,000.

Mullenniy, her daughter Shelby Mullenniy, and friend Doors to the event opened at 12:30 p.m., Jennifer Kim Van Pelt smile in front of the baskets they won. early birds started at 1:30 p.m. and regular games started at 2 p.m. There were 25 door prizes, five early bird games, 20 regular games, five special games, pull tabs and raffles. Prizes were Longaberger products or baskets.

Dinner and desserts were available for the 180- person crowd as another means of raising funds. The entire event lasted until around 5 p.m. They would like to thank the community for making this possible.

To request help from Stephen’s Fund, do not hesitate to call 301-884-5904. crista@countytimes.net Prizes for those who won the bingo games.

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.

Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Release Party Lexington Park Library is holding a Mockingjay Part 2 Release Party on Thursday, November 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Be the Mockingjay and lead the rebels to victory over President Snow and the Capitol. Participate in a rescue mission to save Peeta, design your strategy for defeating Snow, take part in a trivia challenge, and more. All ages! Free.

Staying Safe Online Class Lexington Park branch will hold a Staying Safe Online class on Monday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Participants will learn how to stay safe online by protecting personal informa-

tion and avoiding common Internet scams. Prerequisite: Ability to use a mouse. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required.

Microsoft Office: Introduction to PowerPoint 2013 Leonardtown branch will hold an Introduction to PowerPoint 2013 class on Wednesday, November 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 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 & 2, or basic skills in using the mouse & keyboard.

Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. 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.

Computer Basics 4: Introduction to Email Lexington Park branch will hold a Computer Basics 4: Introduction to Email class on Thursday, November 19 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will set up personal email accounts and learn how to compose an email.

Explore various email providers and the features and tools they offer. Adult classes are limited to ages 16 and up.

Registration required.

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Bay K-9 Search and Rescue Demonstration Charlotte Hall branch will host Bay K-9 Search and Rescue for an all ages program on Saturday, November 21 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Meet the search-and-rescue dogs and their human partners, learn about what they do and how they train, and watch as they track down a “missing person.

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By Ellen Lewis Contributing Writer Small independent businesses provide a level of customer service much higher than big box retailers and chain restaurants could ever begin to offer. Why is that? There are several reasons, and the first is product knowledge. Another term for a small, independent store is specialty retailer. The store specializes in the products and services they sell. The owner and small staff know all about their merchandise because they personally selected every single piece. When you go into a small retailer, looking for something, you can be confident that the staff will not only help you find just the right thing, but help you learn about what you’re buying as well. You’ll learn how the items you’re considering differ from one another, why one is priced more or less, and what features you’ll gain or lose with each. That service saves you money in the end because they’ll help you choose the product with the features that you want and need

rather than letting you pay extra for features you don’t.

The interaction that you have in a small independent business builds a relationship between you and the owner and staff.

They remember what you bought last time and will likely ask you how you are enjoying it. If you have a question about it, they can help you figure it out. That’s service after the sale, and it’s another really big benefit you get from small independent business owners..

When you go to make your next purchase, the owner and staff already know your preferences. They can make informed suggestions and find that special item that will delight you because they know what you like. They know you. When you step in the door, you get a warm sincere greeting, and the owner probably even calls you by name. In this ever growing, often impersonal world, it’s especially nice to be remembered and appreciated. This holiday season, shop small and experience customer service in a whole new way.

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Angela Davis Speaks at St. Mary’s College of Maryland

By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Angela Davis, political activist, educator and scholar, gave The Margaret Brent Lecture entitled, “Racial Justice, Feminism and the Prison Industrial Complex” at St. Mary’s College of Maryland last Thursday, Oct. 29.

Davis’ lecture was held at the Michael P. O’Brien Athletics and Recreation Center Arena at 4 p.m and was sponsored by the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, the Office of the President, the Lecture and Fine Arts Committee and the Center for the Study of Democracy.

Joe Lucchesi, an associate professor of Art History and a member of the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program faculty, gave a welcome.

Laraine Glidden, Acting Provost and Dean of Faculty, followed him with the history of the Margaret Brent Lecture Series. Glidden and President Tuajuanda C. Jordan then presented Davis with the Margaret Brent Award.

According to the 2013 Margaret Brent Lecture Series Program, the series was establish in St. Mary’s in 1981 and serves as a way to honor distinguished public service among women.

According to the program, Margaret Brent was an early feminist that provided public service to the colony at St. Mary’s City in 1648.

Previous Margaret Brent Awardees include Rosa Parks, Toni Morrison, Shirley Chisholm, and Patricia Schroeder.

After the presentation of the award, Jordan gave Davis an introduction,

calling her, “a woman who played such a vital role in American History.” Davis then took the stage with a standing ovation from the large crowd of students and the surrounding community.

Davis spoke about mass incarceration rates in certain communities, structural racism, and the social problems it has created. She also spoke about feminism in relation to this topic.

She was met with applause when she mentioned that if all lives matter, it should be unnecessary to insist that black lives matter.

Following Davis’ lecture was a Q&A session moderated by Maija Harkonen, the Executive Director of the Center for the Study of Democracy.

A book signing followed the event. crista@countytimes.net

Photos provided by St. Mary’s College of Maryland

The Haunted Trail of St. Mary’s

By Crista Dockray Staff Writer The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad hosted their first Haunted Trail of St. Mary’s at the St. Mary’s Fairgrounds in Leonardtown. The event was held on Oct. 29 through Oct. 31 from 7 to 10 p.m. each night and served as a fundraiser for the Rescue Squad.

Tickets were on sale for $10 each and hot chocolate and hot dogs were available as refreshments to those waiting in line or to those who just had a good scare.

Guests were first taken on a short hayride to the entrance of the trail where their scary guide was waiting for them. They were led through a door and into the field full of spooky scenes, one complete with an ambulance. They were followed by creepy clowns, chased by a man with a chainsaw, and spooked by a ghost.

According to the President of the Rescue Squad Stanley Williams, after about six months of planning and preparation, in total close to 1,000 people attended the event over the course of the three days. As of press time they do not have a final figure of how much money they raised.

Williams said it was a great success and the Rescue Squad and the volunteers who helped put it together had a wonderful time.

They are going to try and make it an annual event and are looking forward to doing it again next year. crista@countytimes.net

Photos Courtesy of the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad

Riverside WineFest at Sotterley

For the safety of our valued visitors and volunteers, the potential hurricane weather on October 3rd and 4th caused Sotterley Plantation to reschedule the 13th annual Riverside WineFest until November 7th and 8th!

Now Scheduled for Nov. 7 and 8

Despite the delay, the fun will go on, and the beautiful fall weather will be a backdrop for our fabulous wineries, hand- crafting artisans and live music. We will have cooking demonstrations, free mini-tours of our 1703 Plantation House, as well as our Colonial

Revival Gardens and the best food vendors in Southern Maryland! Mark your calendars to join us, and we are certain that the 2015 Riverside WineFest will be our best to date!

All advance tickets purchased for the October 3-4th event will be honored on ei-

ther November 7th or 8th. We have also reopened advance ticket sales for this event until November 1st at midnight.

See you in November!

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The 20th Annual Haltech World Cup Finals - Import vs. Domestic event produced

by Miller Brothers Productions, LLC. (MBP) will take place at Maryland International Raceway on Nov. 6-8.

The event features Import vs. Domestic Drag Racing, a Custom Car Show, IBT Bikini Contest, a Huge Vendor Midway, and a Live DJ! The event is busting at the seams with over 25,000 fans in attendance, and there is no other event like it on the planet!

The WCF event breaks more class records than any event on Earth due to MDIR’s legendary track prep and unparalleled cool and dry atmospheric conditions that only exist this time of year! Racers come to this event to obliterate records and make history!

The event draws over 400 Heads-Up racers from over 10 different countries competing for over $65,000 in seven different classes of competition: Mickey Thompson Tires - Outlaw vs Extreme, ATI Performance Products - Radial vs Modified, Precision Turbo & Engine - X275 vs Hot Rod, JPC Racing - Street Fighter, Real Street Performance - Super Street, Driveshaft Shop - True Street, and ERL Performance - All Motor. There are no Index Classes or E.T. Bracket classes at WCF any longer.

Spectators are not permitted to bring Golf Carts, ATVs or other Pit Bikes.

The event brings you side by side racing action from just about every type of genre in drag racing featuring the top cars from just about every sanctioning body in the country! Forget the trash talking, it’s time to prove that these drivers has got what it takes, with each side putting their reputation and egos on the line!

The pit area also features a Custom Car Show presented by Gary Best Kustumz on Sunday with $1,000 in cash prizes and 75 Trophies awarded. This show features 200 of the most beautiful cruisers, classics, hot rods, tuners, low riders, and exotics you

can imagine. All Car Show entries must pre-register for the car show.

The International Bikini Team kicks off the Bikini Contest presented by Victory Precision Machine on Sunday and is always a crowd favorite at WCF! Also, be sure to check over 1700’ of vendors on the vendor midway where you’ll find performance parts, accessories, and apparel at great prices!

So be sure to mark your calendars for the 20th Annual Haltech World Cup Finals Import vs. Domestic event at Maryland International Raceway on November 6-8 for the best show in drag racing!

1-Day Adult admission is $25, 2-Day Adult admission is $40, and an Adult Full Event Pass is $55. Kids 6-11 are just $5 per day. Racer entry fee is $150. General spectator parking is free and Pit-Side weekend parking is $30.

Gates open on Friday at 8 a.m. The 1st qualifier for all Heads-Up classes will begin at 11 a.m. The 2nd qualifier for all HeadsUp classes will begin at 3 p.m. Gates will close at 7 p.m.

Gates open on Saturday at 8 a.m. The 3rd qualifier for all Heads-Up classes will begin at 11 a.m. The 4th qualifier for all Heads-Up classes will begin at 3 p.m. Gates will close at 7 p.m.

Gates open on Sunday at 8 a.m. Car Show parking is from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Round #1 Eliminations will be at 10 a.m. Live DJ on stage from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Round #2 Eliminations will be at 12 noon. Second Chance race begins at 1:30 p.m. Round #3 Eliminations will be at 2 p.m. Bikini Contest starts at 3 p.m. Round #4 Eliminations will be at 4 p.m. Car Show awards will also be at 4 p.m.

Finals of all classes will be at 6 p.m.

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November, Month Long North End Gallery November Show North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick St., Leonardtown) The November show at North End Gallery will celebrate the work of member artists Jim Doussard and Andrew Ridenour. Doussard’s work includes one-of-a-kind clocks made with antiques and discarded scrap materials in addition to paintings and framed sillouettes. Ridenour is showing bright and colorful landscape paintings. This show is a “must see,” so plan on stopping by. The show runs from Nov. 3 through Nov. 22. The North End Gallery is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. For additional information, call the gallery at 301-475-3130.

“After Image” Yellow Door Art Studios (22795 Washington St., Leonardtown) See local photographer Bernard Mathus’ work in the community art gallery titled “After Image.” Works will be on view from Nov. 6 to Nov. 29. with an opening reception for the artist on first Friday Nov. 6. from 5 to 8 p.m.

Also, the first Friday open studio runs the same night with a Card Making Workshop with Renee Dennison (dropin fee $10.) For more information, call 240-925-1888.

Kathleen Ball – Paintings Lexington Park Library (21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park) The exhibit runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 12. This exhibit offers a sample of Kathleen’s recent works, many plein aire, from travels in the New England coast, Ireland and Iceland as well as local scenes and portrait studio work at the Art League. In creating, she first mentally and emotionally tries to capture the essence of the scene or the individual - the light, the color, the form and work to convey this spirit as she complete the image.

Karen Vaughn – Paintings Community Bank of the Chesapeake Gallery Space (30165 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall) Community Bank of the Chesapeake is featuring paintings by Karen Vaughn.

This show runs through Nov. 31.

Thursday, Nov. 5 SMHEC Open House SMHEC Campus (44219 Airport Rd., California)- 4 to 7 p.m.

Meet with Representatives of over 90 degree programs including bachelor completion degrees, doctorates and over 50 Masters degrees. All of the classes for the academic programs are presented at the Center. There is a new Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park, for Fall 2016 and new Cybersecurity Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from UMUC. A Doctorate from Florida Institute of Technology in Business Administration (DBA) is also new. Classes at SMHEC are offered during evening hours and Saturdays. Take classes right here in Southern Maryland and get a degree from a world-class university at SMHEC. See how your future can be brightened. For additional information, call SMHEC at 301-737-2500, or visit www.smhec.org.

Knife Skills Cooking Class Calvert Career and Technology Academy (330 Dorsey Rd., Prince Frederick)6 to 8:30 p.m.

Students enrolled in the “Knife Skills” course will learn the uses and techniques specific to the chef’s knife, serrated knife, paring knife and slicer.

De-boning a chicken, cutting fruits and vegetables, sharpening and cleaning are among the topics that will be covered. Taught by Chef Karl Hille. Students must register at least one day before the class begins. For information on these courses as well as others offered this fall, visit www.csmd.edu/ CommunityEducation/ or contact 301539-4760 or conedops@csmd.edu.

Friday, Nov. 6 Spaghetti Dinner Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall (24801 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood)- 5 to 7 p.m.

Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, there will be a dinner with a menu consisting of: spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic bread, and tea and coffee.

All you can eat buffet; adults are $9 and children 5 to 12 are $5. There will also be baked goods for sale. For more information, call 301-373-2061.

Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Inaugural Dinner Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (22156 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park)- 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Program starts at 7 p.m.

We celebrate the history of Naval Aviation with the completion of Building A of our Patuxent River Naval Air Museum complex with a special “pre-opening” fundraiser dinner. To RSVP for this special pre-opening event, visit www.paxpartnership.org. $175 per person, $300 per couple. For Table Sponsorship call 301-863-19 00.

2015 Uplifting Designs Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness Leonardtown Arts Center (22660 Washington St., 2nd floor)- 5 to 8 p.m.

The reception for the Uplifting Designs fundraiser is this Friday, Nov. 6 because of the inclement weather last month. The show has been on display the whole month of October in businesses throughout Leonardtown, The St. Mary’s County Arts Council and the Town of Leonardtown team up each year to present the “Uplifting Designs” Contest to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Last year we raised over $1,200 for Cancer Support Services at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.

Please join us and vote with your donation for your favorite design. All proceeds from the event will be donated to St. Mary’s MedStar Hospital Cancer Support Services.

Opal Gallery Opening Reception Opal Gallery (Fine Art & Gifts 41625 Park Ave., Leonardtown)- 5 to 8 p.m.

Shop the gallery for unique finds perfect for holiday gift giving! Remember to support your local galleries and shops during this holiday season and on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28!

Gallery Hours: Wednesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., first Fridays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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

Saturday, Nov. 7 Craft Fair Valley Lee VFD & RS Auxiliary (5245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee)- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Crafters only $25 per space. Stuffed ham sandwiches and great food will be for sale! Possible items homemade jewelry, flower arrangements, quilts, paintings, country crafts, crocheted items, baked goods and more. For an application and reserve a spot, contact Robin at 301-737-4366 or 240-5770270; please call between the hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Pork Loin and Beef Sandwich Sale American Legion Post 221 (21690 Colton’s Point Rd, (Rt. 242), Avenue)11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold.

Sandwiches will cost $7 each. The Auxiliary Unit will also hold a bake sale in the parking lot. For further information, call 301-884-4071 for further information.

Craft Fair, Bake Sale and Holiday Boutique LAFRA Unit 93 (21707 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood)- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Get a head start on your holiday shopping for your family and friends as you choose unique crafted items from the many artisans that will be there.

Also meet Sarah and her therapy dog Buddy of Operation Warrior Refuge and learn about her program to help veterans suffering from PTSD. Riverside WineFest Sotterley (44300 Sotterley Ln., Hollywood)- noon to 5 p.m.

The 13th Annual Riverside WineFest at Sotterley is coming up, celebrating the very best of over 20 Md. wineries in the breathtaking setting of this National Historic Landmark! This event is all good things rolled into one weekend; the wine flows freely, live music is jamming, demonstrations are educational and entertaining, artists are selling their exquisite creations, food is scrumptious, and the 1703 Plantation House Mini Tours and the Colonial Revival Garden Tours are free.

Maryland State Boychoir Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall (47645 College Dr., St Marys City)- 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Maryland State Boychoir performs live in concert. Join the tour choir for a thrilling performance of a variety of music, including sacred masterworks, contemporary, gospel, spirituals and folk songs. Free and open to the public.

Craft Fair Valley Lee VFD & RS Auxiliary (45245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee)- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Stuffed ham sandwiches and great food will be for sale! Possible items: homemade jewelry, flower arrangements, quilts, paintings, country crafts, crocheted items, baked goods and more. Crafters only $25 per space.

For an application and to reserve a spot, contact Robin at 301-737-4366 or 240-577-0270; please call between the hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 8 Breakfast All-You-Can-Eat Valley Lee VFD & RS Auxiliary (45245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee)- 8 to 11 a.m.

Cost for adults is $8, children from ages 6 to 12 are $4., and children 5 and under are free. Menu consists of scrambled eggs, home fried potatoes, pancakes, French toast, sausage links, ham, hot biscuits, creamed chipped beef, spiced applesauce, grits, assorted juices, milk, and coffee. For more information, call 301-994-9999.

Craft and Vendor Fair Firehouse (21660 Colton Point Rd., Avenue)- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tables can be rented for $15. For information, please call 301-769-2654 or email bsue@md.metrocast.net or 301-769-2614.

Pork Loin and Beef Sandwich Sale A merican Legion Post 221 (21690 Colton’s Point Rd, (Rt. 242), Avenue)11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A merican Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold.

Sandwiches will cost $7 each. For further information, call 301-884-4071 for further information.

“Roosevelt’s Second Act: The Election of 1940 and The Politics of War” Speaker Series Sotterley Barn (44300 Sotterley Ln., Hollywood)- 3 p.m.

Winner of the 2013 PROSE Award for U.S. History, Richard Moe focuses on a turning point in American political history: FDR’s controversial decision to seek a third term.

Riverside WineFest Sotterley (44300 Sotterley Ln., Hollywood)- noon to 5 p.m.

The 13th Annual Riverside WineFest at Sotterley is coming up, celebrating the very best of over 20 Maryland wineries in the breathtaking setting of this National Historic Landmark! This event is all good things rolled into one weekend; the wine flows freely, live music is jamming, demonstrations are educational and entertaining, artists are selling their exquisite creations, food is scrumptious, and the 1703 Plantation House Mini Tours and the Colonial Revival Garden Tours are free.

Monday, Nov. 9 Monday Morning Movies and 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.

Tuesday, Nov. 10 Writing Club for Tweens Waldorf West Library (10405 O’Donnell Pl., Waldorf) – 6 p.m.

Young writers hone their writing skills through various fun activities that encourage creative thinking and writing. Writers will have an opportunity to share their work voluntarily with the group. 301-645-1395.

Relay For Life Kickoff

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Thursday, November 5, 2015

James A. Forrest Technology Center (24005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown) – 6 p.m.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of St. Mary’s County Event Leadership Team invites you to join us at the 2016 Season Kickoff. The Kickoff Celebration is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the event. There will be an award ceremony to close out the 2015 season, recognizing top performers and gracious sponsors. Community members will have the chance to join (or start) a team, speak with the Event Leadership Team, and learn about the new events and celebrations planned for the 2016 Relay For Life of St. Mary’s County being held on June 4, 2016. There will be door prizes and light refreshments, as current participants celebrate their commitment to finish the fight. For more information, visit our website at www.relayforlife. org/stmarysmd, find us on Facebook, or contact Event Lead Tom Cavanagh, tom@stmarysrelay.org. Our Event Leadership Team is always looking for volunteers to help make our events even more phenomenal!

Wednesday, Nov. 11 Horse Camps for a Day at Greenwell Greenwell State Park (25450 Rosedale Manor Ln., Hollywood) – 8:30 a.m.

Spend your day off from school at Horse Camp for a Day! Based on our popular summer horse camps, Horse Camp for a Day offers similar activities in a one-day format. Riders will be given challenges whether they have never ridden a horse at all or have some experience. The day also includes a horsethemed craft, a sensory trail hike, an afternoon snack and a horse-themed activity. Horse Camps for a Day are of-

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fered throughout the school year. For more information, visit www.greenwellfoundation.org.

Holiday Vendor Show Hollywood Elementary School (44345 Joy Chapel Rd., Hollywood) – 2 p.m.

The Hollywood Elementary School Relay for Life Team is hosting its annual holiday craft/vendor event. Vendors will showcase holiday crafts and gifts including jewelry, accessories, food, home decor, and much more. Admission is free. Proceeds will benefit St. Mary’s County Relay for Life/American Cancer Society. For more information, email: kgjordan@smcps.org.

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Thursday, Nov. 12 Operation Warrior Refuge PowWow Fleet Reserve Association Branch 93 (21707 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park) – 6 p.m.

Attention all active duty military, veterans, reservists, first responders – Operation Warrior Refuge will be holding a series of PowWows. For more information, please check the website www. owr22.org or call 301-880-0531.

Friday, Nov. 13 St Michaels Pizza Social St Michael’s School (16560 Three Notch Rd., Ridge) – 5 p.m.

The Eighth Grade will have a Pizza Social. We will have pizzas and other goodies. Come by, have some great food, socialize with your friends, neighbors and family, and support the Eighth Grade at St Michaels. Carryout is available.

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Rev. Sheldon Reese, Pastor Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m.

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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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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).

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Feathers & Fur - Winter Survival

Annmarie Garden will host Eco-Explorations “Feathers & Fur – Winter Survival” on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 10 to 11 a.m. Come take an Eco-exploration with staff Naturalist, Hester Burch, through a hands-on exploration of owls, rabbits, squirrels, birds and more. How do they survive our chilly winters?

Learn all about the feathers and fur, then create your own woodland critter ornament to take home!

The wildly popular Eco-exploration program is offered select Wednesdays. Families are welcome.

Why don’t you follow us on Facebook? You can see pictures of past explorations while learning about the upcoming topic for each new Eco-exploration! www.facebook. com/annmariearts. No registration is required and participation is included with regular admission.

If you are bringing a large group, please contact Hester so she can best be prepared. Naturalist@AnnmarieGarden.org.

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LFS Purse Bingo Little Flower School (20410 Point Lookout Rd., Great Mills) - 6 p.m.

Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 1 p.m.

Hand Dancing and Line Dancing Social House of Dance (24620 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood) - 5 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 9 Pizza & Pint Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 4 to 7 p.m.

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Modern Western Square Dancing Southern Community Center (20 Appeal Ln., Lusby) - 7 p.m.

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photo and scissors. All other supplies will be included.

Mt. Hope Community Center is located at 104 Pushaw Station Rd., Sunderland, MD 20689. The charge for the workshop for Calvert Artists Guild members is $35 and for the public is $45.00. For additional information, please contact the following persons: Peggy Hovermale (410) 3943360, pjhovermale1@yahoo.com, Lonnie Harkins (410)326-7199), baronvonsmoogle@netscape.net or Gerry Wood (301)863-9663, gbwood2@verizon.net.

The Calvert Artists’ Guild is presenting a Mixed Media/Collage Workshop given by Carol Wade at the Mt. Hope Community Center on November 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mixed Media can include works with Collage, Papers, Fibers, Paint. No experience needed. Experiment with combining acrylic paint with paper, stencils, burlap and whatever your creative mind can imagine.

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Pizza Night Amercican Legion Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Ave.) - 5 p.m.

Bag Bingo Mechanicsville Moose Lodge (27636 Mechanicsville Rd., Mechanicsville) - noon

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities

If you are over 50 and haven’t had a chance to get your flu shot, it’s not too late. Shots will be available at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The flu shot is covered 100 percent by most insurance including Medicare, Medicaid MCOs, Tricare, Blue Cross BlueShield, CareFirst, BlueCross Federal, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, etc.

If for some reason it is not covered or you are uninsured, the cost is $31.99 for the regular vaccine and $66.39 for the high dose (HD) flu vaccine. Bring your Medicare or other insurance card. Call 301-7375670, ext. 1658 to set up your appointment or for more information.

Continuing Your Journey with Diabetes

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Health Connections will present “Continuing Your Journey with Diabetes” at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. The discussion will include the natural course of diabetes, the importance of blood sugar control over time and the challenges, how to keep blood glucose on target to help prevent long term complications, and more. To sign up, please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3101.

Bikes and Trikes on the Trail

On Thursday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. the Northern Senior Activity Cen-

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

Hearing Screenings at Northern

Hearing Professionals will offer free hearing screenings (by appointment) at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Thursday, Nov. 12 starting at 11 a.m. Prior sign up is required as space is limited. To schedule an appointment, please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3101.

Maryland’s Veterans Museum at Patriot Park

What better way to celebrate Veterans’ Day than with a guided tour of the NEW Maryland’s Veterans Museum at Patriot Park in Charles County. Join us on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. as our tour guide guides us through the museum, answering any questions you may have related to the Museum. After the tour, enjoy lunch at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Dress comfortably.

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the Museum is not required but appreciated. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1063 for registration information. Transportation and lunch are included in the $15 fee. Bus departs from the Northern Senior Activity Center promptly at 9:30 a.m.

Please arrive at the center by 9:15 a.m.

show their membership card to get the member rate. Advance sign up is required. Lunch is available at the Center; cost is a donation for ages 60 and above and $6 for those under the age of 60. Call 301-4754200, ext. 1050 to register for the class and for the lunch menu and to make lunch reservations.

Holiday Bazaar at Loffler Senior Activity Center

Holiday Trivia & White Elephant Gift Exchange

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The arts and crafts programs at the Loffler Senior Activity Center have been making lovely, handcrafted items which will be offered for sale at the Loffler Arts & Crafts Holiday Bazaar on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to get your Christmas shopping started while supporting programs at the center.

For questions call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.

AARP Smart Driver Course

As a result of evidence-based research findings, the AARP Driver course includes a focus on areas where older drivers could benefit from additional training, including: roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-sign compliance, red-light running, and safety issues such as speeding, seatbelt and turnsignal use. The class is offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers, payable to AARP. Members must

The Garvey Senior Activity Center is hosting a holiday themed trivia afternoon on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from noon to 2 p.m.! Prizes will be awarded to those who demonstrate a high level of holiday knowledge. An optional white elephant gift exchange will follow the trivia challenge. Bring a wrapped item to participate. Lunch will include a meal of fruit juice, roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, asparagus, dinner roll and oatmeal raisin cookie. Cost for lunch is $6 for those under the age of 60 and a donation for those 60 and over.

Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 to sign up.

Senior Activity Centers to close for Veterans Day

On Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Senior Activity Centers and offices of the Department of Aging & Human Services will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

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.

James Fenner Lee

By Linda Reno Contributing Writer

James Fenner Lee, born July 9, 1843 in Providence, Rhode Island, was the son of Stephen S. Lee and Sarah F. Mallett. He attended schools in Switzerland, graduated from the College Louis-le-Grand in Paris, and received his law degree from Harvard.

On June 28, 1866 Mr. Lee married Mary Cornelia Read (born in Baltimore on Dec. 25, 1839) the widow of Albert Henry Carroll who was killed at the Battle of Antietam and who was the grandson of Charles Carroll of Carrollton. Mary Cornelia Read was the granddaughter of Col. John Eager Howard, one of Maryland’s major heroes during the Revolutionary War. Carroll County and Howard County are named for them and they are memorialized in our state song, “Maryland My Maryland.”

Thou wilt not cower in the dust, Maryland!

My Maryland!

Thy beaming sword shall never rust, Maryland! My Maryland!

Remember Carroll’s sacred trust, Remember Howard’s warlike thrust.

And all thy slumberers with the just, Maryland! My Maryland!

The family made their home in Carroll County where Mr. Lee served as Maryland senator in 1876 and 1878. In 1885 he was appointed by President Cleveland as charge d’ affaires to Austria. While the family was in Austria, Cornelia’s daughter Agnes Carroll met and married Count Anton Otto von Heussenstamm.

The Lees returned to the U.S. at the close of the Cleveland administration, and James Fenner Lee became the chief clerk to the State Department. When the republic of Brazil was organized in 1889, he was appointed by President Harrison as the first envoy of the U.S. to that country. The family remained there until

Mr. Lee’s failing health forced them to return. The return Baltimore where he was buried may also have been precipitated by in Greenmount Cemetery. Mary the untimely death of their son, ArCornelia (Read) Lee died at “Myrthur Fenner Lee who died in Santos, tle Point” on January 6, 1918. She Brazil in early February of 1892 at is buried next to her husband in the age of 23.

Greenmount Cemetery.

In Oct. 1892 Mr. Lee bought 125 In 1906, James Fenner Lee, Jr. acres “Part of St. Joseph’s Manor” (1872-1937) married Lillian Maror “Perry’s Lot”, also known as garet Wathen (1885-1968, daugh“Myrtle Point” and brought his ter of George Franklin Wathen and James Fenner Lee, family to St. Mary’s County. He courtesy Margie (Lee) Rose Victoria Graves.) This fambought an additional 115 acres in ily remained in St. Mary’s County.

Niehaus 1894. In 1897 his youngest daughTheir children: Mary Sophia Lee ter, Sophia Howard Lee married (1908-1920); Augusta Rose Lee James Thomas Briscoe, Jr. (grandson of Wal- (1910-1986, married Howard D. Gates); James ter Hanson Stone Briscoe and Emeline Well- Fenner Lee III (1913-1973, married Margaret more Dallam of “Sotterley”) and they were the Anna Hodges); John Eager Howard Lee (1914parents of Arthur Fenner Lee “Buck” Briscoe 1985, married and had issue); and Margaret known as “Mr. St. Mary’s County.”

Chew Lee (1922-1998, married Robert E. Lee James Fenner Lee died at “Myrtle Point” Miles.)

January 26, 1898. His body was taken to

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November Notes I hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween. The Trails were fun like always, and I am always thankful for all the friends that come… and that bring wonderful food. Lots of children went through and hopefully were scared a little bit. Some of our grandchildren are the best tour guides. I was only able to lead three tours myself before my ankles and knees screamed “No More!” But I think I gave tours to some pretty large groups of 20 or more adults and children. Thank you to our friends who helped with set-up as well. I personally don’t think I want to make any more deviled eggs for a while.

I deviled 78, that was enough. I am happy with how my apple pies turned out. My crust has been pretty good I think over the years, but last Saturday, I think I finally perfected it to taste like my mother’s pie crust.

Another life quest off my bucket list.

My husband asked that I set one off to the side for him. He said he never gets a slice. This time he had it all to himself for at least for a day or so.

I did snitch a sliver or two here and there. And I believe I will make the roasted butternut squash soup again.

I pureed roasted onions, celery, and carrots along with the squash. That’s comfort food.

Tidbit didn’t steal any hot dogs – though I don’t know for sure. Every time I looked at her she was licking her lips. I am sure with all the kids running around that she found plenty of scraps. Our friend Herbie did say he took Tidbit off to the side a few times to give her his plate scraps.

Tidbit loves Herbie and follows him around like, well, like a puppy dog, albeit a 13-year-old puppy dog.

Sunday morning around 5:30 was a bit scary. I know, that when we went to bed Friday night after hearing the 11 p.m. weather forecast, we both heard that the weekend was go-

ing to be beautiful with no chance of rain. Well, I can tell you that there is nothing like waking up to bloodcurdling screams from all over your yard. Sunday morning it was raining, and apparently the rain set off any motion activated sensors on the creatures in our trails. I went out and grabbed some small items, and tried to turn off what I could in the dark.

But I didn’t get everything. The poor jumping spider screamed and jumped until he wore himself out.

How is everyone doing with the time change? I don’t know, but this one seemed harder for me than any other in my life. I felt like we lost two hours of evening light instead of one.

My husband even remarked on the same thing. Sunday evening when it got dark at 5 we were both convinced that the night before it didn’t get dark until 7. Must be mass hypnosis.

We are just getting over Halloween and now it is time for the huge complicated task of finding out who is available, and when they are available for Thanksgiving. This will take a few weeks. I am sure anyone out there with blended families or families that our spread out go through this. But that’s okay, as long as it all gets settled in time for us to sit down at a loving, full of food table somewhere; probably a few places with a contented sigh. Here’s hoping the next few weeks are easy for you and getting easier for us.

To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann

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Organize Room By Room While resolving to lose weight or quit smoking are popular New Year’s resolutions, many people decide the dawn of a new year is a great time to get organized.

The holiday season can interfere with one’s ability to stay organized.

The arrival of new gifts, decorations decking the halls and overnight guests can make it seem like rooms have been turned upside down. But the end of the holiday season provides a great chance to sort through belongings and start organizing in earnest.

Men and women who want to get organized can consult with a professional organizer or tackle the job on their own, potentially enlisting the help of others in the household.

Step 1: Assess the damage.

It can be difficult to get organized without first taking inventory of your home. Go through all of the rooms in the house and decide what your goals for each room are, jotting those goals down as you go.

See if the rooms have more storage potential than you’re utilizing, particularly those rooms that are overrun with items. Storage can include shelves on walls, new furniture or modified closet spaces. Again, jot down your ideas so you can refer back to them later on.

Step 2: Set up a sorting plan.

Organizing may involve sorting through belongings and getting rid of things you no longer use. One of the easier ways to handle sorting is to purchase three different containers or make three different piles. The first one will hold items you will keep, the second includes items that can be sold or donated and the last will house items that you will discard or recycle.

Separating belongings in this manner can help you stay on task and remove some of the stress from getting organized. Simply move the containers that are no longer needed from the room when you’re ready to organize the remaining belongings.

Step 3: Schedule your cleaning days.

It may take a couple of sessions to get certain rooms clean, so plan ahead for that. For example, you may need a day to sort and toss items, another day

to prep the room with organizational enhancements and yet another to put everything back. Separating tasks into manageable sessions will help you reach smaller goals that eventually add up to your larger goal of getting more organized.

Plan project days when you can devote time with few, if any, distractions.

You may want to ask a friend or family member to take care of your children or pets for a few hours while you are tackling your tasks. Organizing around the trash pickup schedule can help, too. This way discarded items are quickly out of sight and out of mind.

Step 4: Prepare your day.

Have all of your necessary equipment on hand in advance of Day 1.

This eliminates having to go on the search for supplies, which can prove distracting. Make sure you are well rested and have eaten a hearty meal.

Set an alarm for how long you want the organizational session to go. If you work until you reach the point of fatigue, you may not be inclined to finish on another day.

Step 5: Reward yourself.

Every time you finish an organizational session or goal, treat yourself to something nice, such as a dinner out or a massage. Choose something relaxing that makes you happy.

Step 6: Repeat the process.

When one room is organized, establish your plan for the next room. Once you see the success that comes from the first room, you can use that as motivation to do the others at your own pace.

Getting organized may take some time, but it can be well worth the reward when a home is clean and everything has a place.

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