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Convention GOP Straw Poll Favors Cruz, Rubio By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A straw poll of favored Republican presidential nominees taken at the Maryland GOP convention on Solomons Island over the weekend shows that at least state rank and file party members want a candidate more established in politics than those like real estate magnate Donald Trump and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson. The straw poll had Sen. Ted Cruz at the top of the list with Sen. Marco Rubio coming in at second place. State GOP operatives said that Cruz had 62 votes while Rubio had 52 votes. The straw poll flies in the face of many popular polls that have had Trump on top for months in a crowded GOP field. Trump came in third in the convention straw poll with 49 votes. State GOP representatives said the convention straw poll was open to central committee members only and was entirely informal. However a straw poll taken back in August and released in September after a month of reaching out to a broader base of voters showed that Carson was on top with 31.8 percent of potential voters and Trump was second in the earlier poll with 25.9 percent. Rubio and Cruz took the third and fourth spots respectively. The broader poll took in about 1,000 voters GOP representatives said. Political analysts say that the results of last weekend’s convention poll show the state party may have turned from pure conservative ideaology to a more practical outlook. Todd Eberly, professor of political science

at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, said the election of Gov. Larry Hogan, just the second Republican to hold the office in nearly 40 years, was a harbinger of such a shift. “It shows that the Maryland GOP has become especially focused on who they need to win,” Eberly said. Both Trump and Carson have scored high in popular polls including straw polls, Eberly said, with Carson having a particularly strong showing in them. “Typically straw polls bring out the most committed party activists,” Eberly said, noting that for purely conservative ideaology Trump and Carson usually have higher marks than other candidates. But, Eberly said, state party members seem impressed with the conservative bonafides of Cruz and Rubio. “It is amazing to consider that Trump didn’t finish in the top two,” Eberly said. Cruz is especially strong on immigration reform and budget discipline, Eberly said, while Rubio has one of the strongest stances supporting pro-life issues. “These are two very conservative guys by anyone’s measure,” Eberly said. Moreover, he said, pollsters continue to be dogged by problems with reaching enough of a sample of voters or even a lack of participation. Elections in Greece and Canada were telling, according to Eberly, because in those cases polls failed accurately predict the electoral outcomes. “We’ve had quite a few polls that have missed the mark,” Eberly told The County Times. “They all use the same methodology.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

Longtime Electronics Retailer Looking Ahead To Black Friday

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year, RadioShack is finally emerging from financial turmoil and the local store in Lexington Park will remain in business, according to the store’s manager Rick Gerek. “We’re open, we’re going to stay open and we’re restocked and ready for Christmas,” Gerek told The County Times. The future of the RadioShack store at St. Mary’s Square, the county’s oldest shopping center, had been in question, with some believing the store was going to close. County economic development officials are pleased that the local retail store would stay open, particularly in a part of Lexington Park that needed all the business presence it could get. “We’ve been tracking this for several

years,” said Robin Finnacom, deputy director of the county’s Department of Economic Development. “It’s been thriving for years. “It validates that it’s a great location.” RadioShack has been in business for almost a century but when it filed for bankruptcy last year it was revealed that it had not turned a profit in nearly four years. The company was finally bought out by one of its creditors after much legal wrangling and the Chapter 11 proceedings concluded in the spring, but better inventory did not begin to flow back into the stores untill just two months ago, sources with RadioShack said. RadioShack is retaining its brand name but is now owned by General Wireless. The bankruptcy deal meant that more than half of RadioShack’s 4,500 stores — 2,400 of them — had to close. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Overdoses Continue To Plague Calvert, St. Mary’s

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The number of drug and alcohol related overdose deaths for Calvert and St. Mary’s counties continues to be a major concern with the number of those deaths in Calvert on track to meet or exceed last year’s fatalities. The latest state statistics show that there have already been 11 such deaths in Calvert County from the period of January to June alone; there were 10 such deaths in St. Mary’s County for that same time period which puts the tally at one over from 2014. The state also measures what is known as the crude intoxication death rate for all of Maryland and its counties, with the state average being 13.5 deaths for every 100,000 residents. Calvert’s rate is 15.2 while St. Mary’s comes in below at 9.6. The number of heroin related deaths in Calvert for the first sixth months of the year continue to be high and have reached over half of the amount in 2014 according to state statistics. There have been seven heroin related deaths in Calvert in the first half of the year compared to 13 for the entirety of

2014, statistics show. There have been just two deaths connected to heroin overdoses in St. Mary’s for the first half of the year compared to just five in all of 2014. But prescription opioids, which are essentially synthetic heroin prescribed for pain management, are another major problem. There have already been five such opioid related deaths in Calvert for the first six months of the year, just two short of the total number for all of 2014. In St. Mary’s County there have been three such deaths for the same time period and the same for all of the previous year, state fatality statistics show. And where as heroin and prescription opiate abuse has overtaken many other drugs as the chief narcotics problem, in St. Mary’s state fatality records show that there have been four cocaine related overdose deaths for the first half of 2015, compared to just one for all of 2014. So far in Calvert there have been no cocaine overdose deaths, state firgures show, while there were two there last year.

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This Holiday Season, Give The Gift Of Membership Perfect Gift Idea For Friends And Family This year, why not consider giving friends and family the gift of membership to the Calvert Marine Museum. A membership gift to the Calvert Marine Museum offers opportunities for friends and loved ones to discover the remarkable world where fresh and saltwater meet to form the largest estuary in North America. Membership is a gift that will offer lasting memories and first-hand experiences all year long. As support increases, so do the benefits of a CMM membership. See all of the benefit levels at www.bit.ly// CMMMembership. Calvert Marine Museum’s gift memberships include: Free admission for one year Monthly email update of events and programs Advance ticket purchase opportunities for summer concerts (2016 schedule to be

announced soon!) Birthday parties Member-only events Discounts and priority placement in summer camp/educational programs Store Discounts – 10 percent every day and 20 percent on the 20th of every month (great Christmas and special occasion gifts) Wm. B. Tennison charter discounts and facility use discounts And much, much more depending on the membership level you choose! So don’t fight those large holiday shopping crowds, visit our website www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call one of Santa’s helpers at 410-326-2042, ext. 16, 17 or 18 to do your shopping today! Press Release

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Give Something That Means Something Give Blood Or Host A Blood Drive

How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcross-

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Calvert Huntingtown- Dec. 12: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Nicholas Lutheran Church, 1450 Plum Point Rd. Owings- Dec. 6: 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Jesus The Good Shepherd, 1601 West Mt. Harmony Rd.

Prince Frederick- Dec. 4: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Calvert Memorial Hospital, 100 Hospital Dr. Dec. 5: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Parish, 25 Church St.

blood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started,

can help by hosting a blood drive during the winter months, and eligible donors are encouraged to make an appointment to give blood. Donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative, A negative and AB blood. Visit redcrossblood. org to learn more about hosting a blood drive. To make an appointment to donate blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors can now use the Blood Donor App to access their donor card and view vital signs from previous donations.

The American Red Cross encourages individuals and organizations to give something that means something this winter by making a lifesaving blood donation or hosting a blood drive. Blood donations often decline from now to New Year’s Day when holiday festivities pull people away from their donation appointments. Seasonal illnesses, such as colds and the flu, can also have a serious impact on blood donations In addition, there are fewer blood drives during the winter months when many hosting organizations postpone drives while people are traveling for the holidays. Severe winter weather may also cause scheduled blood drives to be canceled. Despite the busy holiday season and threat of extreme freezing weather, the need for blood remains steady. Organizations

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(SMADC), the guide promotes local farms in the region’s five county area (Anne Arundel, Prince George’s, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s) and is free to the public while supplies last at select venues, regional public libraries and Visitors’ Centers. For a full list of pickup sites visit www.smadc.com ‘News and Announcements’ page, or view the

Creative gift giving takes many forms, but choosing items grown and created locally also gives a gift back to your community. This holiday season, why not consider shopping at a local farm for all your gifts and festive gatherings. Find everything you need for the holidays here in Southern Maryland in the 2015 Farms for the Holidays Guide. The

guide online at the “Get the Guides” page. Christine Bergmark, Executive Director, Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) cbergmark@smadc.com or (301) 274-1922 / Ext. 1

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

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

CHOOSE LESS PACKAGING

• Buy refillable bottles of milk, soft drinks, beer and other beverages. • Look for products with minimal packaging. Buy the ones with the fewest layers. • Bring your own cloth or paper bag when shopping. Reuse plastic bags when buying produce or bulk items. • Use reusable storage containers instead of single-use plastic bags. • Buy items in bulk to avoid extra packaging and expense. Products available include nails, screws, bolts, cereals, pasta, spices, candy and dried fruit. • Avoid individually wrapped items. Buy economy-size packages of products you use a lot. • Make a shopping list of items you really need and stick to it. Impulse buying may add to waste.

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• Use glass jars for storing foods, screws and nails, and sewing supplies. • Make a kit of twist ties and plastic bags to take along when you go shopping. • Save plastic tubs from prepared foods to use as storage containers in the refrigerator and freezer. • Use plastic jugs from windshield-washer fluid

to collect used oil for recycling. • Reuse scrap paper that's printed on one side. Use the blank side for phone messages or notes. • Reuse greeting cards by using the front flap as a post card. • After you've read a magazine, give it to someone else to read, such as friends, nursing homes, hospitals, schools, doctors' waiting rooms or the library. • Save plastic foam peanuts and other packing materials to use with your next fragile package. • Save used gift wrap to use again on a smaller package. • Cut old bedding, drapes and clothes into pieces for rags, or use them in braided rugs or patchwork designs. • Remove nails and hardware from used lumber so it can be reused in smaller projects. Lumber that is not painted or treated can be safely used for firewood. • Donate unwanted household items, clothes and appliances that are still usable to charitable organizations. You can also sell them through classified ads, community bulletin boards or garage sales. • Repair older items if possible and/or buy used or remanufactured products and goods when they will do the job as well as new items.

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

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

• Use reusable cloth napkins, diapers and towels. • Take a reusable coffee mug to work. • Use silverware and heavy-duty, reusable plastic plates and glasses for parties and picnics. • Ask for high-mileage tires. Keep them filled to the proper air pressure for maximum wear. • Buy compact fluorescent lights instead of incandescent ones. • Clean, maintain and repair your tools, appliances, vehicles, shoes and clothing. • Check consumer publications for lists of durable items. • Use rechargeable batteries whenever possible.

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

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The Southern Maryland Wedding and Party Expo By Muirgheal Wheeler Contributing Writer The Southern Maryland Wedding and Party Expo occurred on Sunday, Nov. 21 at the Calvert County Fairgrounds. It is now in its second year, sponsored by local businesses associated with catering, clothes, music, and other items necessary to create the best wedding or party. Candy arranged nicely upon a white table with drapes on the The festivities of the wall to help complete the feel and design of a real wedding. event included raffles and drawings as well as different fashion shows and wonderful wedding day that is for parties and weddings. The Expo sure to be admired by others. served to help people find local businesses to help them to create a unique contributing@countytimes.net

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Tishima James sits at the booth her mother, Gwen James, and her have held for two years. They are both sponsors for the event.

Brittany Hinton (left) and Kayla Barmby (right) both consultants for the company Pure Romance, their first time having a booth at the expo.

Maryland Adds 10,800 Jobs in October Since January, Maryland Gained 43,200 Jobs

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released state jobs and unemployment data earlier today. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland added 10,800 total jobs over-the-month. Maryland’s private sector added 12,500 jobs over-themonth. Maryland has recorded jobs gains in seven out of 10 months in 2015. Please note that Maryland’s preliminary jobs estimate for September was revised by BLS from a loss of 4,000 jobs to a loss of 300 jobs. The Maryland October preliminary unemployment rate remained steady at 5.1 percent (September revised). "The upward trend in jobs and growth in business creation shows that Maryland’s economy is improving and stabilizing. It also indicates greater confidence in this Administration’s economic development policies as a

driver of job creation. It's an indication of confidence in the economy and the direction it’s going in—we’re seeing that potential employers are feeling more confident about opening a business here in Maryland, than they have in the past,” said Governor Larry Hogan. “I am proud to announce that as of October, Maryland now has almost 7,000 more businesses than we had in 2011, the low point for business creation in the State. As the number of Maryland employers continues to rise, it's clear that that Maryland is 'open for business," said Kelly M. Schulz, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. According to data released today, the Mining, Logging, and Construction sector added 1,700 jobs mainly attributable to building construction. The Manufac-

turing sector gained 1,800 jobs. (The Durable goods subsector added 500 jobs and the Non-Durable goods subsector gained 1,300 jobs. Gains in the Non-Durable Goods subsector were seen in food manufacturing businesses and gains in the printing and related support activities subsector.) The Trade, Transportation and Utilities sector added 2,700 jobs. (The Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities subsector gained 500 jobs. The Wholesale Trade subsector added 200 jobs and the Retail Trade subsector gained 2,000 jobs, attributed to clothing and clothing accessory stores and sporting goods, hobby and musical Instrument shops.) Press Release

Ward Virts Concert with Brian Ganz Rescheduled to Dec. 13 The College of Southern Maryland has rescheduled its 2015-16 Ward Virts Concert Series with a performance by classical pianist Brian Ganz to 3 p.m., Dec. 13. Ganz’s performance is the second of six in the series, all of which are held at the Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick in the Multipurpose Room of Building B. Having performed as a soloist with the St. Louis Symphony, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic (of Russia), the Baltimore Symphony, the National Philharmonic and many more, Ganz is widely regarded as a leading pianist of his generation. He is a laureate of the Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud and the Queen Elisabeth of Belgium International Piano Competitions and has performed with conductors such

as Leonard Slatkin, Marin Alsop, Mstislav Rostropovich and Piotr Gajewski. Since 2011, Ganz has been fulfilling a 10-year project, “Extreme Chopin,” in which he will perform the more than 200 complete works by Frédéric Chopin at the Music Center of Strathmore in Bethesda. Ganz is on the piano faculty of St. Mary’s College of Maryland, where he is artist-in-residence, and he is a member of the piano faculty of the Peabody Conservatory. He is the artist-editor of the “Schirmer Performance Edition of Chopin’s Preludes” (2005). The Ward Virts Concert Series is presented and sponsored by the CSM Foundation and is also sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Henry Virts, Edward and Patricia Mehosky, Exelon Corporation, Nancy Powell Hempstead in memory of Roger

Powell, and Stovy and Anne Brown. Grants are provided by the Arts Council of Calvert County and Maryland State Arts Council. Admission is free and seating is open but limited. Doors open for seating at 2:30 p.m. the day of the concert. For information, contact 443-550-6011, rfleming@csmd.edu or http://www. csmd.edu/calendar/arts/prince-frederick/brian-ganz-piano. The complete schedule for the 2015-16 Ward Virts Series is Brian Ganz (piano), Dec. 13; the Barry Gurley Trio (pop/classical), Feb. 14; the Merling Trio (classical), March 6; David Kane (jazz/classical), April 3; and the Octtava Duo (piano), May 1. Press Release

Renowned pianist Brian Ganz will present the second concert of the 2015-16 Ward Virts Concert Series season beginning at 3 p.m., Dec.13, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick.

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A New Residential Director for the Arc By Crista Dockray Staff Writer On July 6 of this year, The Arc of Southern Maryland welcomed their new Residential Director, Carol Osborne. Osborne came from CHI Centers, Inc. in Silver Spring, where she worked for 30 years. CHI is a nonprofit, very similar to the Arc, that helps people with disabilities obtain jobs, housing, vocational training and more. After 30 years at CHI, Terry Long who was also employed by CHI at the time and currently works at the Arc as the Executive Director, encouraged Osborne to move to the Arc of Southern Maryland. She would work as their Residential Director, replacing Josephine Parker who worked for the Arc for 32 years. In July, Osborne decided for the change and made the move. “It’s been wonderful,” said Osborne. “I like the area, I like the people…the consumers the staff, everyone has been very supportive.” “We were really lucky to get Carol and have someone that is going to continue the care and empathy and devotion to making sure that we are supporting the individuals correctly as people,” said Nkeshi Free, Development and Public Relations Manager for the Arc. In her early years, Osborne was a military dependant as her father was a career officer in the Air Force. She was born in Alaska before it was a state, and lived in Europe, the Philippines and the United States. “It was a wonderful way of growing up,” said Os-

borne. “It really frames how you see the world because you see that everybody is basically the same.” Osborne graduated high school in Germany and went on to attend Stanford where she majored in Psychology. After Stanford, she moved to Washington, D.C. for graduate school at Howard University, but realized this was not the path she wanted. She then started her career. She worked with emotionally disturbed kids and then in her mid-twenties, she began working with people with disabilities. She worked as a live-in staff person for a residential program then moved to CHI where she worked in admissions, worked in case-management, moved to be the Director of Quality Assurance, and then became the Residential Director. Since her start as the Residential Director with the Arc in July, she has been settling in and learning the ropes. “I’m just going to ease my way into it because there are people that have been here a long time and they need to get to know me and I need to get to know them,” said Osborne. She will be overseeing the 13 residential sites and 42 consumers in Calvert, the 13 residential sites and 41 consumers in St. Mary’s, and the two residential sites and seven consumers in Charles. Her responsibilities include health and safety, speak-

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ing with families, finding new homes, managing current homes, creating programs for the consumers, training staff and more. “Ultimately, I want to get more community integration,” Osborne said, speaking of her future plans. “Anything that you or I would do, I want to facilitate that.” She also finds a lot of value in families and providers partnering together to work for the quality of life for the consumer and hopes for even more of this in the future. Lastly, she looks forward to mentoring. “I really want to give back, I want to mentor younger professionals because I’ve learned a lot and I want to make sure that goes on to somebody else,” Osborne said. crista@countytimes.net

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Suspects Identified in Bank of America and Cedar Point Federal Credit Union Robberies

On November 9 at 7:25 p.m., officers Detectives from the St. Mary’s County responded to the Bank of America loCriminal Investigations Division and cated in the 700 block of Charles Street Crime Lab responded to the scene and in La Plata for the report of a robbery assumed the investigation of a citizen. Upon arrival, officers St. Mary’s and Charles County made contact with the victim who reSheriff’s Office investigators collaboported that, after she had driven up to rated to determine the same suspects Thomas the ATM machine, a suspect armed were responsible for both robberies. with a long gun entered the back seat The property stolen from both victims of her car and demanded money. A was recovered in Washington, DC. The second suspect then entered the front suspects, David Terry “Lucky” Luckpassenger seat. The suspects ordered ett, age 36, of Southeast, Washington, the victim to withdraw money from D.C., and Charles Nathaniel Thomas, the ATM and then drive them to a Jr., age 40, of Southeast, Washington, nearby location where they fled. The DC, were positively identified as the Luckett victim was not injured and notified police suspects in both robberies. immediately. Investigators from St. Mary’s and Charles On November 11, 2015, at approximately County, with the assistance of members of 9:15 p.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office the Investigative and Patrol Divisions of the and Charles County Sheriff’s Office patrol Washington D.C Metropolitan Police Departdeputies responded to Cedar Point Federal ment, as well as the U.S. Marshall’s Service, Credit Union, located at 30330 Three Notch were able to locate and arrest both suspects Road in Charlotte Hall, for the report of an for their involvement in both of the related armed robbery. While using the ATM, the vic- robberies. tim observed two male subjects approach his Suspects Luckett and Thomas are currently location. Subsequently, the suspects obtained being held in Washington D.C pending their items of personal property from the victim. extradition back to the State of Maryland. While attempting to flee to a local business, the suspects fired a weapon toward the victim. Press Release

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A woman local sheriff’s deputies have charged with second-degree child abuse and second-degree assault has been released on bond but court records show the children she had custody over have been taken from her care. Latasha Carter, of Lexington Park, is alleged to have used a gaming console cord to strike the 9-year-old child in the back of the knees and on the left back and shoulder, according to charging papers filed against her in county District Court. Police were informed when teachers at Lexington Park Elementary School where the victim was going to school found evidence of abuse on the child’s body.

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Javar Charles Nolan and his twin brother, Lamar Kevin Jarel Nolan (Age 28 of Mechanicsville) were indicted and charged for “Possession of Heroin with the Intent to Distribute” following the execution of search and seizure warrants. Suspect Lamar Nolan received an additional charge of “Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute”. Lisa Marie Trossbach (Age 31 of California, MD) was indicted by St. Mary’s County Vice/Narcotics detectives and charged with numerous drug violations. The charges included “Possession of Heroin”, “Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute”,

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and “Possession of Oxycodone with the Intent to Distribute”. Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of Vice/Narcotics, at 301-475-4200 x1918. Press Release

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11-13-2015 – Theft – Deputy T. Wesner responded to the 45000 block of Miramar Way in California (Wal-Mart), for the report of a theft. The suspect, Karin Jeanne Kless, age 40, of Mechanicsville, attempted to exit the store without paying for merchandise. Further investigation revealed, Kless opened packages of merchandise and removed the contents. Kless was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Theft Less than $100 and Malicious Destruction of Property less than $1000. CASE# 66303-15

11-13-15 – Theft – Deputy J. Vezzosi responded to the 45000 block of Miramar Way in California (Wal-Mart), for the report of a theft. The suspect, Stacey Michelle LoweGraves, age 44, of Lexington Park, attempted to exit the store without paying for merchandise. Lowe-Graves was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Theft less than $100 and was also served an active Bench Warrant. CASE# 66383-15

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“Inside the bruise was a cut that was starting to scab over,” charging papers read. “He stated his mom struck him with the the cord because he was bad at school.” When child protective service workers questioned Carter about the alleged incident she told them that she had received a call from the school about the child being disrespectful and had used a belt to discipline the child. The victim showed the cord to child protective services personnel and law officers and told them Carter had used the cord and not a belt as she had insisted. The two children were put into the custody of Carter’s sister, court papers stated.

11-14-2015 – Assault – Deputy K. Krum responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center, for the report of an assault on correctional staff. Correctional Officer M. Graves asked the suspect several times to wear his shirt properly. The suspect, Tyler Patrick Springer, age 22, of Leonardtown, intentionally and actively resisted. Correctional Officer Graves made several attempts to gain control of Springer and a physical struggle ensued. Subsequently, Springer intentionally struck

Correctional Officer Graves with a closed fist and then spit on his face. Springer was charged with Second Degree Assault on a DOC Employee. CASE# 66551-15 11-13-2015 – Child Abuse – Deputy T. Synder responded to Lexington Park Elementary School, for the report of alleged child abuse. The juvenile displayed injuries consistent with child abuse. The suspect, Latasha Shervonne Carter, age 32, of Lexington Park was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Second Degree Child Abuse and Second Degree Assault. CASE# 66294-15 11-12-15 – Handgun in Vehicle – While conducting surveillance in the area of Great Mills Road and FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park, Deputy Cole observed a vehicle fail to come to a complete stop. Subsequently, a traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle. During the traffic stop, the deputy detected what appeared to be a moderate odor of burnt marijuana emitting from the vehicle. The suspect, Michael Fitzgerald Dobbins, Jr., age 28, of Lexington Park, was asked to exit his vehicle. An investigation of the vehicle revealed a handgun, bullets, and an expired learner’s permit. Dobbins was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Handgun in Vehicle, Handgun on or about a person, Possessing Regulated Firearm, Obliterate the Manufacturer's Identification Number on the Firearm, Driving Motor Vehicle without a License and Failure to Display License on Demand.

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

Feature Story Obituaries

Food Pantry Donations Dwindle as Demand Increases By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Local food pantries that help feed needy families during the year as well as during peak holiday times say that their ability to do so is suffering while demand is only increasing. Local pantries stock up their cupboards with food they buy on their own from various sources, including the Southern Maryland Food Bank, as well as by taking donations. But without the help of the food bank the proposition becomes much harder. The problem is the food bank is open less often even than last year. Catholic Charities, the organization that runs, it is signaling the donations they get to feed other pantries are down as well. “We’ve been blessed with enough resources that we can feel peoples’ needs,” said Bev Hargraves, who runs the pantry at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington Park. “But the Southern Maryland Food Bank has been closed more than last year. “It’s harder to keep things on demand and maintain the confidence that we can help people.” The local foodbank, located in Waldorf

has long been a source of food that food pantries have been able to rely on but now that they have had to expand the amount of food they buy from other sources, it’s becoming harder to fulfill their mission. When they have food to give out to local pantries, the food bank weighs how much

“We’re desperate for volunteers. We need them almost as much as we need the food.” Pastor John Wunderlich is the senior pastor at First Saints Community Church and has seen firsthand the dwindling amounts of food available for the pantry.

a pantry wants to take and charges them 18 cents per pound. With that level of pricing available less and less, local pantries have to buy food from other local sources that are more expensive if donations don’t answer the need. It’s difficult to get regular stocks from the food bank, too, Hargraves said, since it tends to be closed every other week. The needs the church sees in Lexington Park has leveled off so far as hungry families are concerned, but that’s just part of the story. “It’s leveled off but we definitely have more coming in these last four years,” Hargraves said. The situation in Leonardtown and the surrounding community is different and perhaps more needy, said Carol Barton, who heads up the soup kitchen and food pantry at the First Saints Community Church on Point Lookout Road. “We’ve probably had the worst year ever because the need is so great,” Barton said, adding that on Tuesdays and Thursdays when they serve lunch for free, they have a combined attendance of 160 people. “But on some days its climbed to as high as 125 people,” she said. “It’s just getting harder for us to do.” The donations to their pantry are drying up as well, Barton said, and the food bank is less help than before. But their shortage is on two fronts, not just one. “We’re desperate for volunteers,” she Carol Barton and a volunteer busy themselves stacking food for the pantry at First Saints Community Church said. “We need them almost as much as we need the food.” in Leonardtown but the food they have on hand, Barton said, is tougher to replenish.

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There are between five and six volunteers working the food pantry or the soup kitchen or both, she said, but she could easily use twice that many to help all the needy coming in. “You’re being the hands and feet of Christ, helping the poor,” Barton said. “It’s a blessing and a privilege.” She can tell that the need is growing by who is coming in seeking help. “It’s not the same people,” Barton said. “I see a lot of new faces.” Often they are the middle-aged or senior citizens, and many of those are elderly women, Barton said. Volunteers are needed sometimes just to make sure they can deliver food to people who drive up in their cars who are unable to walk. Despite the sadness they see in peoples’ needs, volunteers can keep going because they gain strength from filling those needs. “You can volunteer for just 30 minutes if that’s all you can do,” Barton said. “It’s a good feeling.” Brenda DiCarlo, who coordinates the food bank, said that the economic slump is at the heart of several symptoms as to why their ability to provide food to pantries is down. There have been fewer food drives on the food bank’s behalf, she said, and retail store donations are down as well. “The economy hasn’t provided the ability for us to bounce back the way we would like to,” DiCarlo said. “Some of the families who had been donors are now recipients.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Thursday, November 26, 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.

HMCM Percy Arthur “Bud” Morasch, 94 HMCM Percy Arthur “Bud” Morasch, U.S. Navy (Retired), age 94, of Ridge, Md., passed away peacefully on Nov. 13. Bud was born on Jan. 20, 1921 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He joined the U.S. Navy on Jan. 2, 1941, serving 30 years before retirings Dec. 31, 1970. He then worked at Hewitt’s Lumber and Patuxent Naval Hospital, retiring a second time in 1987. Bud was a resident of St. Mary’s County for 56 years. Bud proudly served his country as a Hospital Corpsman in the Pacific Theatre of World War II. Serving with the US 2nd Marine Division during the Battles of Guadalcanal and Tarawa, he amassed multiple successes, awards, and friends. Tours of duty at Sea included: USS TANGIER (AV-8), 3rd Medical Company, 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force; Company “A” Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force; USS LURLINE (Troop Transport); USS HENDERSON (AP-1); USS FOSS (DE-59); 2nd Marine Air Wing Headquarters Squadron (HEDRON-2), Fleet Marine Force; USNS GEN GAFFEY (TAP 121), USS CAVALLARO (APD-129), USS CADMUS (AR-14), USS NEOSHO (AO-143) and USS CANISTEO (AO-99). Tours of duty at Shore included: USN Hospital Puget Sounds, Wa.; USN Hospital Brooklyn, N.Y.; USN Hospital Key West, Fla.; USN Hospital Bethesda, Md.; Shipyard Dispensary, Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii; and USN Hospital Patuxent River, Md. Bud will be greatly missed and remembered by all his family and friends as someone always willing to help others. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Betty; daughter, Julie Rycraft and husband, Stu; daughter, Vera McNamara; son, Edward Morasch, and wife, Cheryl; daughter, Eden Evans and husband, John; grandchildren, Trevor Rycraft, Juleen Hudak, Shawn McNamara, Beverley Blackwell, Carly Morasch, Ethan Morasch, Cameron Evans, Tyler Evans; seven great-grandchildren; and shipmates and friends too numerous to list here. Funeral arrangements to be determined.

Robin Ann Bassford, 50 Robin Ann Bassford, 50 of Mechanicsville, Md. passed away surrounded by her children and family at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Home, Great Mills, Md. Robin was born March 20, 1965 in La Plata, Md., the youngest daughter of the late Mary Emily (Burch ) and Walter Edward Bassford. Robin is survived by her daughter Tammy Campbell (“G”) of Lexington Park, Md.; son Robert Bassford (Jessie) of Mechanicsville, Md.; four grandchildren Nathaniel, Chloe, Callie and Cammie; siblings Walter Bassford (Veronica) of Mechanicsville, Md., Dian Aeschlimann (Larry) of West Virginia, Edith Woodall (Mike) of Hughesville, Md., Brenda Simpson (Fox) of Waldorf, Md.; caregivers Sheroline and Mark Fletcher, along with her nieces and nephews and cousins. Robin grew up in Hughesville, Md., attending St. Mary’s Catholic School, John Hanson Middle School, and Thomas Stone

High School. Although Robin did not graduate from Thomas Stone High School, she returned to night school and received her GED. Robin was so proud of herself and so were her children and family. Robin was employed at Moreland’s County Store. Robin enjoyed gardening with a love for flowers, sewing, and needlepoint. Robin enjoyed racing her racecar a Potomac Speedway and MIR. She also enjoyed NASCAR, Jeff Gordon being her favorite driver. She enjoyed her dogs Gandoff, Arwin, and Titan. Pink was her favorite color. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 Family will welcome friends on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015 for a life celebration at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a service at 1 p.m., at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, Md. 20659.

Eric Alvin Veney, 48 Eric Alvin Veney, 48, of Ridge, Md. passed away on Nov. 8 in Washington, D.C. on his 48th birthday. Born on Nov. 8 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Christine Annie Lovelace Veney and Samuel Edward Veney. Eric gradutated from Oakton High School in 1985, he moved to St. Mary’s County in 2001, coming from Alexandria, Va. He was a landscaper. Eric was the loving husband of Wendy Morgan Veney whom he married on Jan. 11, 2013 in Leonardtown, Md. Eric was a loving and devoted husband and father. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for his wife Wendy or their kids. Eric was the protector of his family and held that responsibility with much pride. Eric was always there when anyone needed advice and was never one to judge. He wanted people to know it was okay to make mistakes and someone always had their back. Eric believed in forgiveness and understood no one was perfect. Eric wanted nothing more than for his children to succeed and be compassionate understanding people. Eric had a love for football, Cheering on the Cowboys with his motherin-law or rooting for Alabama. Eric also had a need for speed, motorcross of course. Eric and his family use to go up to Budds Creek where he would ride, which was a sense of freedom for him. Eric loved to fish and would fish with anyone who would go with him. If you didn’t have a rod, he would have one for you, you may not catch anything, but you’d be making memories. Eric will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but especially by his wife. Wendy and Eric were more than spouses, they were each other’s best friends and stronger halves. They often referred to each other as their better halves and knew that together they could face anything. Eric would often state Wendy helped him become the man he truly wanted to be and through all their trials, they always found a way to be together. Together, they were the definition of true love. Eric is survived by his children; Morgan Veney of Ridge, Md., Ryan Veney of Ridge, Md., Demitre Carter-Veney of Orange, Texas, and Seth Robinson-Veney of Medical Lake, Wa., siblings: Tammy Addison of Manassas, Va. And Charlene Williams of Mechanicsville, Va. Family received friends on Monday, Nov. 16 from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Mattingley-

Gardiner Funeral Home in Leonardtown, Md. with a funeral service held at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Kevin Cullins officiating. Interment followed in the Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers were Billy Ridgell, Chet Barrett, Allen Ridgell, Andy Tippett, Jimmy Morgan and Rob Beall. Honorary pallbearers were; Tiffany Ridgell, Brian Irvin and David Strain. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eric Veney Funeral Fund at PNC Bank.

Patrick John (Pat John) Forrest, Sr., 64 Patrick John (Pat John) Forrest, Sr., son of Louis K. Forrest, Sr. and Patricia Bankowski Forrest passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Nov. 17. Pat John was born on June 14, 1951 in Leonardtown, Md. He has one brother, Louis K. (Sonney) Forrest, Jr. (Charlene) of Solomons, Md. Pat John Attended Great Mills High School before joining the Army. He served in the 82nd. Airborne Division. On Oct. 24, 1970 he married the love of his life, Deborah Jean Reeder. Pat John and Debbie were married 45 years and have four children. Patrick John (PJ) Forrest, Jr. (Trina) of St. Inigoes, Md.; Christopher Forrest (Margie) of St. Leonard, Md.; Jessie Forrest (Amy) of Ridge, Md.; and his “baby girl”, Angela Forrest of Ridge, Md. Pat John has seven grandchildren; Madison, Alyssa, Mercedes, Karissa, Emily, Jordan, and Kayla. Pat John retired from Local 1590 as a Finishing Carpenter, 20 of those years were spent with Gardiner And Gardiner Construction Company. His precision work can be found throughout the tri-state area. Some of his work was on the Chalk Point Cooling Towers, the Woodrow Wilson, Bay and Solomons’ Bridges, and Nicks of Clinton. His last few years were spent as a Supervisor and doing finishing carpentry on numerous CVS stores in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. He was most proud of his work on the Cancer Center in Annapolis, Md. Pat John was always working himself out of a job! He loved life, his children and grandchildren, and of course his wife, “Mom”. A lifelong resident of Ridge, Md., Pat John enjoyed cutting grass on his John Deere, fishing, his Budweiser with family and friends, and having those popsicles for the grandkids in “Pop Pop’s Garage”. Pat John lived his life to the fullest, “hisway”. The family received friends on Nov. 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. in St. Michael’s Catholic Church Ridge, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial followed at 11 a.m. with Father Peter Givanoni officiating. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, Md. 20650 or Ridge Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456 Ridge, Md. 20680.

Thomas Allen “Fatback” Jameson, Sr., 73 Thomas Allen “Fatback” Jameson, Sr., 73, of California, Md. died on Nov. 15 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center in Lexington Park, Md., surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 3, 1942,

in LaPlata, Md. to the late Thomas Paul Jameson and Elizabeth Ann Greenwell. On April 3, 1964 Allen married his beloved wife, Mary Jane Abell at St. John’s Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, Md. Together they celebrated over 51 loving years. He was employed as a Pipefitter for the Federal Government for 33 years until his retirement in 2005. After retirement, he worked part-time as an attendant at the St. Andrews Landfill. He was an avid boater, and enjoyed crabbing. He coached and played softball and often went to his grandson’s games and tournaments to cheer them on. His other hobbies included shooting pool, duck and rabbit hunting, attending horse races, playing cards, especially poker, and socializing with his many friends. He is a member of the St. Mary’s County Softball Hall of Fame. He was an animal lover and enjoyed his dog, Sno-Jo and cat, Missy. In addition to his beloved wife, Allen is also survived by his children, Thomas Allen “Tommy” Jameson, Jr (Lori) of Leonardtown, Md., Robert Keith “Robbie” Jameson (Tammy) of Hollywood, Md., and Donna Lee “Dee Dee” Gladu (Donald) of Great Mills, Md.; his siblings, Beverly Peters (Pete) of Millbury, Ohio, Freddie Jameson of Ocean City, Md., Judy Jameson of Ocean City, Md., and Sarah “Pinky” Manwiller (Jimmy) of Hollywood, Md.; his grandsons, Tyler Allen Gladu of Piney Point, Md., Brady Scott Jameson (Annie) of Leonardtown, Md. and Cody Parker Jameson of Leonardtown, Md.; his greatgrandson, Levi Scott Jameson; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his step-mother, Marie Jameson. Family received friends on Friday, Nov. 20 from 5 to 8 p.m., with a Service of Remembrance at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment was private. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, Va. 22311 and the St. Mary’s County Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1232, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Herbert Cole, Jr., 91 Herbert Cole, Jr., World War II Veteran, 91, of Charlotte Hall, Md. passed away on Nov. 16 at Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home. Born Jan. 7, 1924 in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late Herbert Cole, Sr. and Grace Cole. In 1942, Herbert enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served on the U.S.S. Vincennes. After his military service he married his late wife of 52 years, Catherine Amanda Cole who predeceased him in 1998. Together they raised their sons; Billy and Bruce, and daughter Bonnie. Herbert worked as a crane operator for the Local 77 Operating Engineers for 50 years. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Herbert had four siblings; Joe, Margaret, Dorothy and Mary all of whom predeceased him. Predeceased by his wife and daughter Bonnie. Herbert is survived by his sons; Billy Cole (Sharyn) and Bruce Cole (Peggy); grandchildren Karen Irvin (Brian) and Michael Cole (Mandy), two great grandchil-

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

Obituaries

Robert Michael “Jake” Jacobs, 69, of Chaptico, Md. died Tuesday, Nov. 17 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Md., surrounded by his loving family. He was born Aug. 4, 1946

Gregory Thomas “Brother” Ridgell passed peacefully away on Nov. 19, 2015 at the Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home with his daughter at his side. He was the son of the late Austin “Buck” and Cecilia Ridgell of Scotland, Md. and husband of the late Marilyn Ridgell. He is preceded in death by his brothers Leslie, Gus (Austin), and George and his sisters Cecelia “Flip” Titus and Grace Pratt. He is survived by his daughter Diane and his sisters Catherine Dean, Eleanor Tippett, Clara Norris and Susanna Wolf. He joined the Air Force in 1950 and served in the Korean War. He spent 26 years in San Francisco before moving to

Mary Ann Robey 54, of Mechanicsville, Md. passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Washington Hospital Center. She was born on July 24, 1961 in Hagerstown, Md. Mary was the daughter of Curtis Eugene Hall of Bluff City, Tenn. and the late Mary Lee(Gower) Hall. Mary enjoyed spending all her time with her children and grandchildren. She loved calling her two daughters several times a day just to talk. Mary had an ongoing thing with all her grandchildren to see who could say “ I love you for the day and night” first, sometimes she would win but not often because she loved when the kids got excited because they got her first. They were her heart.

Maryland with his family. He had a Forth Degree Honorary Life Membership in the St. Francis Assembly #43 Knights of Columbus Council in San Francisco. He spent many of his later years as an usher at Our Lady of the Wayside in Chaptico. His many occupations included: janitor, gardener and subway driver for the Senate where he was known for always whistling a happy tune. He loved playing the slots, cards—especially pinochle, golf, bowling, gardening, fishing and watching baseball, but the thing he loved most was enjoying a great meal out and telling stories and jokes with his loved ones. He was known for his grin, his easy-going attitude and his love for others. The family will receive friends on Friday, Nov. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in St. Michael’s Catholic Church Ridge, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. in St. Michael’s Catholic Church Ridge, Md. with Father Peter Giovanoni officiating, and Father Joseph Bayne celebrating. Interment will be held at a later date in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home 29449 Charlotte Hall Rd. Charlotte Hall, Md. 20622 and/or Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, Md. 20650.

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Joseph O. Knoefel, 75, of California, Md. died Tuesday, Nov. 17 at his residence. Born June 16, 1940 in Louisville, K.Y., he was the son of Louis Knoefel and Martha Stengler. Joe Attended Florida State University, where he earned his BS in Electronic Engineering in 1971. His career brought him to NESEA, ST. Inigoes, Md. as a Project Engineer in the communications and tactical systems division. By 1996, soon after Mr. Knoefel’s proposal to design, integrate, and test radio communication system (RCS) for the new AEGIS ships was accepted, the systems Integration and Test Division was formed. In1990 Mr. Knoefel became the head of the newly formed Systems Integration Directorate. The directorate’s major programs include designing and integrating communication systems to meet the requirements of ships, special warfare groups, and joint allied endeavors; designing, testing, integrating, and delivering RCSs for AEGIS ships; assisting the navy and other DOD components regarding automatic data processing security and computer networking systems; and developing the Joint Universal Data Interpreter to provide joint service interoperability. In 1992 Mr. Knoefel transferred to NISE East Charleston, S.C., where he was the Security System Department head and retired in 1994 from Civil Service. Mr. Knoefel retired as senior chief petty officer in the naval reserves. Joe worked part time as a consultant for the government until the day he passed. Joe Loved to spend time with his family. His hobbies were his family especially his grandchildren. Joe devoted a lot of his time helping others. In addition to loving his family Joe was very proud to serve his Country all of his life. Joe is survived by his wife Marty Knoefel of 50 years and his children Joey (Crystal) Knoefel of Callaway, Md. Jennifer Knoefel of California, Md.; his grandchildren, Shannon Knoefel of California, Md., and Emily and Lindsey Knoefel of Callaway, Md. Family received friends for Joe’s Life Celebration on Monday, Nov. 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. with deacon Paul Bielewicz officiating at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, Md. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hits4Heros, Post Office Box 82, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 or America Legion, St. Mary’s Post 54, Post Office Box 362, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements made by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

rell Vargo. She is also survived by two sisters, Teresa Smith (Ronald) of Bluff City, Tenn. and Dawn Williams (Ken) of Leonardtown,Md. and one brother Curtis Hall (Christine) of Hughesville, Md. And lastly, she is survived by her 11 grandchildren, Breanna, Devin, Autumn, Frank, Shampaigne, Lexy, Dai›Andre, Curtis, Nathan, Grace and Liah. Family received family and friends on Monday, Nov. 23 for visitation from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, Md. Interment was private.

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in Baltimore, Md. to the late Warner W. and Lucille V. Watson Jacobs. In 1965 Jake proudly served in the United States Navy for 28 dedicated years until his retirement in 1993 as a Chief Warrant Officer. After retiring from the United States Navy, Jake proudly worked with numerous local Government contractors for 19 years supporting the Navy fleet, retiring in 2012. On Aug. 15, 1971, he married his beloved wife, Mary Ellen “Sue” North. Together they celebrated over 44 wonderful years together. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, VFW Post 2632 in California, Md., American Legion Post 221 in Avenue, Md., Fleet Reserve ASO Branch 92 in Lexington Park, Md., Vietnam Veteran VO-67 Ghost Squadron, and the Mustang Associates. In addition to his beloved wife, Jake is also survived by his children, Vickie L. Sandsbury of Lexington Park, Md., Marshelle A. Jacobs of Chaptico, Md., Tammy R. Flanagan of Chaptico, Md., Charles F. Jacobs of California, Md. and Wayne K. Jacobs of California, Md.; his siblings, Margaret K. Jackson of Lexington, K.Y., Barbara E. Jacobs of Lexington, K.Y., Brenda L. Der of Baltimore, Md., and Mary Beth Jacobs of Baltimore, Md.; 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, William B. Jacobs. Family received friends for Jake’s Life Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 22 from 2 to 5 p.m., with a prayer service at 4 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend Anthony Lickteig on Monday, Nov. 23 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 23080 Maddox Rd., Bushwood, Md. 20618. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 23080 Maddox Rd., Bushwood, Md. 20618. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

dren Adrian and Zander, and two step great grandchildren Rani and Charisma. Herbert was buried with military honors Monday, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m. at Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery, 11301 Crain Hwy, Cheltenham, Md. 20623.

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On the first Friday of every month, historic Leonardtown’s art galleries, restaurants, cafes, gift shops, antique shops, bookstores, etc. open their doors to showcase local artists and/or serve specials at their establishments. You are invited to a fun evening of live entertainment, demos, receptions, hands-on activities, and seasonal promotions.

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Ruiz Earns UMD Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship College of Southern Maryland alumna Kayla Ruiz, of California, was awarded the University of Maryland Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship (TAES) which covers full tuition for four consecutive semesters. The scholarship, the most prestigious offered to transfer students, is awarded to students who earned an associate degree with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and who demonstrate civic engagement in their community. Ruiz began her studies at CSM as a dual enrollment student while at Leonardtown High School taking math, English and anatomy classes at the Leonardtown Campus. “I had a general idea that I wanted a career in kinesiology and CSM offered exercise science which would allow me to explore the field,” said Ruiz.

“I was fortunate to have Professor [Turner] Coggins at CSM who pushed me to go above and beyond what I would have in high school,” said Ruiz. In addition to excelling at academics at CSM, Ruiz played soccer for the CSM Hawks for two years and was on the team that went to the National Championship in 2013. Press Release

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School Board Continues to Lament Tech Gap By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Daniel Carney, left, is sworn in as the newly appointed member of the St. Mary’s County Board of Education by Clerk of the Circuit Court Joan Williams. Carney, who is the former chief financial officer of the school system, was selected last week by a unanimous vote of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County from a pool of 34 applicants. He will finish out the term of Marilyn Crosby who resigned her seat for health reasons.

The St. Mary’s County Board of Education voted Tuesday to respond to a state survey about how each county provides assessments, including the recently rolled-out PARCC tests, but disagreed with the state’s findings that a 5-to-1 ratio of students to computers was sufficinet for such test taking. Schools Superintendent J. Scott Smith and the board said that the myriad of problems the school system faced in administering the PARCC assessment on-line, including student unfamiliarity with the test, the sheer lack of modern computers and the lack of bandwidth to support their use, could not be discounted. “Anyone who says that technology was not a problem [during PARCC testing] just wasn’t listenting,” Smith said. “With a 5-to-1 ratio that means 20 percent of your students have access while the other 80 percent don’t.” Board Member Rita Weaver said that the state’s assessments on how much technology was sufficient were unrealistic. “We don’t have the computers or the bandwidth to be doing

this,” she said. Many of the computers used in schools, particularly at the elementary school level, are up to eight years old. Smith said that technology like computers must be replaced every three to five years to ensure it does not become obsolete. But the problem is the sheer cost, he said, since the school system is only now able to retask $1.9 million of its operating budget to purchase some more updated laptops and support gear for student use. The retasking of the money was recently approved by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County. Smith reported Tuesday at the regular school board meeting that the new computers and support equipment would be available for installation next month, though it would not come close to reaching the lofty goal of providing a computer for every student. “A computer for every child is a tremendous investment,” Smith said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Crista Dockray Staff Writer The Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra and Choir took to the stage to perform their concert, Simple Gifts. The show took place on Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Chopticon High School at 3 p.m. The show featured the Treblemakers, for ages 8 and up, CAPELLA, for middle and high school, and the youth orchestra. The orchestra is directed by AnneMarie Karnback and the choir is directed by Angelica Brooks. They direct children and teens from all three counties. The Treblemakers performed Bantama Kra Kro and A Solfege Christmas. CAPELLA performed Bonse Aba and Carol of the Bells and the Orchestra performed songs such as the Ancient Echoes of Time and Simple Gifts. The concert had a special performance by Jennifer Cooper, a professional vocalist and the President/CEO of Go-DIVA!, a production company. Next auditions for the SMYOC Orchestra, TrebleMakers and CAPELLA are January 11, 12, 13, and 14. More details available online. For more information on the Youth Orchestra and Choir, visit www.smyoc.org. crista@countytimes.net

To list a property in our next Realtor’s Choice edition, call 301-373-4125. Photos provided by Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra and Choir

Md Ag Meeting Notice: Maryland Agricultural Commission to Meet Dec. 9 The Maryland Agricultural Commission will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the Maryland Department of Agriculture (50 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Md. 21401). The Commission serves as an advisory body to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary

of Agriculture. Its members are appointed by the Governor and represent major commodity groups across Maryland. For more information, contact Jessica Armacost: 410841-5828, jessica.armacost@maryland.gov. Press Release

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December Events at CSM Runyon, will perform an assortment of holiday classics in the big band swing style. $5 in advance, $7 day of event. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www. csmd.edu/Arts.

Cupcake Decorating at CSM. 12-3 p.m., Dec. 12. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building A, Room PFA-122, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. Learn the basics of decorating cupcakes using techniques such as drop flower, rosette, star, pull out star, dots and zigzags. Bring one dozen baked, unfrosted cupcakes to the class. Frosting and 12 piece cupcake decorating kit is included in the cost of the class. Course number PEP-8940-128268.Tuition and fees $49.

CSM Jazz Ensemble Concert. 8 p.m., Dec. 4. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. CSM’s Jazz Ensemble Solid Brass, directed by Randy

St. Mary’s County Genealogy Class at CSM. 7 to 9 p.m., Dec. 1-10. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Administration/Classroom Building, Room A203, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Are you looking to improve your skill set in family history and genealogy? Do you want to learn how to

Microsoft Office: Introduction to Publisher 2013 Leonardtown branch will hold a Microsoft Office: Introduction to Publisher 2013 computer class on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn to create flyers, cards, certificates and more! Basic computer skills required and ability to use a mouse. Adult computer classes

CSM Barbershop Concert. 8 p.m., Dec. 11. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus Building A, Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Southern Mix, directed by Paul Douglass, is a men’s barbershop chorus which rehearses on CSM’s La Plata Campus. They will perform a variety of holiday and seasonal songs. $5 in advance, $7 day of event. bxoffc@ csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd. edu/Arts. Press Release

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are for ages 16 and up. Registration required.

Buying and Selling Online computer class Lexington Park branch will hold a Buying and Selling Online computer class on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Trying to sell your old dining room table, or go into business selling handmade scarves? Learn which online selling venue is right for you, Craigslist, eBay, Amazon, or Etsy. Understand how to stay safe, when buying and selling online. Outfitting Outlander Leonardtown branch will hold a special program: Outfitting Outlander: So much more than kilts, ye ken! on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. This talk will explore how Outlander’s costumes and props compare to 18th-century artifacts recovered by archaeologists in Maryland, such as table glass, medicine containers, horse tack, architecture, weaponry, clothing and more! No registration, free and open to the public. In partnership with Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum.

St. Maries Musica Holiday Performance Charlotte Hall Library will host St. Maries Minstrels for a holiday program on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. Feel the joyful spirit of the December holidays with St. Maries Musica. Some familiar carols will include the opportunity for the audience to sing-a-long! Free and open to the public.

CSM Wellness Open House. 3-6 p.m., Dec. 3. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, D Building Foyer, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. A variety services, such as blood pressure, vision, fitness and HIV screenings, fitness classes, healthy snacks and prizes will be available at the campus’s wellness center. Free. Sherrise Debaugh 240-725-5372.

site of Maryland’s first capital in beautiful, tidewater Southern Maryland. For more information about the museum contact the Visitor Center at 240-8954990, 800-SMC-1634, or info@HSMCdigshistory.org.

LIBRARY ITEMS All St. Mary’s County Library Branches Closed for Staff Day: December 11 All three branches of the St. Mary’s County Library will be closed Friday, Dec. 11 for staff training. All branches will be open regular business hours on Saturday, Dec. 12.

transcribe and abstract documents you find and discuss records from as far back as the 17th and 18th century? Then join us for Genealogy- the Next Step. Learn what is available online, what repositories have information that can help answer your genealogical questions and dig deeper into your family tree. Course number AAA-7220-129326. Tuition and fees $89. Registration through http:// www.csmd.edu/go/register.

On Dec. 5, begins a new holiday tradition with Historic St. Mary’s City’s Colonial Christmas and discover the spirit of Christmas past in the 17thcentury. Guests follow the journey of a recently freed servant as he desperately searches for love. The people he meets on his journey offer insight on how he can win the heart of a girl through colonial tradition and the goodwill of the season. Join in the celebration by hanging evergreens, making crafts and learning a traditional dance. Arrive dressed for the weather and be prepared for mild walking. Tours will depart every hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $6 for students and free Friends members and children five and under. For information, call (240) 895-4990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org Historic St. Mary’s City is a museum of living history and archaeology on the

CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Brian Ganz, classical piano. 3 p.m., Dec. 13. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. Brian Ganz is widely regarded as one of the leading pianists of his generation. Ganz has appeared as soloist with orchestras such as the St. Louis Symphony, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, the Baltimore Symphony, the National Philharmonic, the National Symphony and the City of London Sinfonia. Ganz is on the piano faculty of St. Mary’s College of Maryland, where he is artist-in-residence, and is a member of the piano faculty of the Peabody Conservatory. He is the artist-editor of the “Schirmer Performance Edition of Chopin’s Preludes,” (2005). Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Limited seating. Free. rfleming@csmd.edu, 443-550-6011, http:// www.csmd.edu/community/the-ar ts/ music/ward-virts-series/index.

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Registration is by phone 301-359-4760, or online through http://www.csmd.edu/ go/register.

Calvert County CSM Wellness Open House. 11-3 p.m., Dec. 3. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, B Building, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick, B. Bldg. A variety of health and wellness services, such as blood pressure, vision, fitness and HIV screenings, fitness classes, healthy snacks and prizes will be available at the campus’s wellness center. Free. Melvina Frazier 443550-6000 ext. 6450.

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BLEACHERS A View From The Broken And Beaten… Now What? By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer

On Sunday, Nov. 29, MDIR will host the last Test & Tune of the season. Time runs and grudge racing all day long! A $1,000 to win gamblers race will also be held for E.T. bracket racers. So bring your grudge matches, street cars, pro cars, bracket cars, imports, motorcycles, and Jr. Dragsters to MDIR! Gates open at 10 a.m., eliminations begin at 3 p.m., and the gates close at 6 p.m. Admission is just $15 and kids 11 & under are free. Test & Tune entry fee is $30 and No

Time entry fee is $40. MDIR will be closed for the season on Dec. 1, and will re-open again in March of 2016. Happy Holidays everyone! For more information on these events call 301-884-RACE, visit us at www. RaceMDIR.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ RaceMDIR. Press Release

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Roaming my well-worn paths of SoMD, I spotted a yard ablaze with Christmas lights a mere week after Halloween. Is it already time for flying reindeer, a financial hemorrhage and the rotund distributor of dreams come true? A bucket of bite-sized sugar bombs still resides on my kitchen table. What happened to… November? It’s a nice month. Veteran’s Day. Endless football. College basketball’s kickoff. National Epilepsy and Native American Heritage Month. It’s even National Novel Writing Month. Whoa…I’m feeling the pressure. And there’s November’s crown jewel: Thanksgiving, my top seed of underrated holidays (that aforementioned way-too-early Christmas display is proof). Turkey Day is steeped in American history. It offers a brief respite (hopefully) from the daily grind, time with family and the opportunity to reflect and be thankful. And if you’re upright, healthy and not desperately fleeing a terroristinfected homeland or picking up the pieces after a tragic attack, there’s much to appreciate. Sports seem so small considering the disturbing nature of recent world events. Nevertheless sports are what I do and sports are why you’re reading this column. I suppose as fans we’re all grateful that games continue to be played. As for the athletes themselves, there are many who should feel particularly indebted at the moment. Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors are blazing hot. Alex Ovechkin recently broke the Russian record for NHL goals. Bryce Harper was awarded the National League MVP award. And Ronda Rousey, after being knocked out by Holly Holm, is the former UCF bantamweight champion. Wait. What? On the surface, that makes no sense. While contemplating her battered body and wounded pride, it would undoubtedly make little sense to Rousey too. Thankful for losing her belt, an undefeated record and title of the most overwhelming MMA fighter – male or female – the sport has ever seen? Yes. Rousey was a perfect 12-0 entering the fight with Holm. Nine of her matches had ended in submissions, via her trademark arm bar; the three other victories were by KO/TKO. Only one fight had gone past the

first round; eight had ended in less than a minute. She was devastating, charismatic and attractive. She was the sport’s biggest attraction, its first cross-over star. The ceiling on her future was raised with every convincing win. So now what? Holm left Rousey bloodied and in a heap on the canvas. After rising to congratulate her victorious opponent, the one-time Queen of Destruction resembled the Cowardly Lion after Dorothy popped him in the nose. The rage was gone. She looked…broken. And therein lies the opportunity and Rousey’s reason to be thankful. Not unlike society, the sports world loves champions. Winners are showered with adulations. Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” But it isn’t that simple. What appeals to people isn’t just winning, it’s triumph after adversity. Few can relate to perfection and total dominance – the pre-Holm Rousey. We are flawed. We fail. We dominate… nothing. So victory after apparent catastrophic failure is inspiring. Michael Jordan, on his way to six championships, was beaten back for years by Boston and Detroit in the playoffs and, after his baseball fling, lost to Orlando in the conference semifinals. Larry Bird and Magic Johnson took turns getting the better of each other throughout their careers. Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, the greatest rivalry I’ve witnessed, split their 80 matches 37 (Evert) to 43 (Navratilova). Each player failed as much as she succeeded. Even Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, the best quarterback and head coach of their era, have been uneven. Yes, they’ve won four Super Bowls. But they’ve also lost two and grinded for 10 years between their third and fourth titles. Mike Tyson never did recover from the Buster Douglass loss. Personal and professional adversity seems to have gotten the best of Tiger Woods, too. What does the future hold for Rousey? Currently bloodied and beaten, she has a chance to author her own Rocky Balboa-like return to glory. I hope she does. An epic Rousey comeback would offer us evidence to believe in the neverending series of our own. We could all use the encouragement. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@ gmail.com

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Month Long “Small Works” Holiday Art Show Artworks@7th (9100 Bay Avenue, North Beach) As the Holiday season approaches, once again the artists of Artworks@7th have been busily preparing one-of-a-kind “Small Works” trinkets, stocking stuffers, and other unique works of art to help customers new and old celebrate the season and be a gift giving superstar. This special show will run to Jan. 17th with an opening reception and complimentary refreshments on Saturday, Dec. 5th from 1 to 4 p.m. So come on out and peruse the distinctive works of the Gallery’s creative and talented local artists – you might just find that something special for friends, family, or even for yourself! Gallery Hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our telephone number is 410-286-5278 or you can visit our website at www. artworksat7th.com or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ Artworkat7th.

Thursday, Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Dinner Church of the Ascension (21641 Great Mills Rd., Lexington Park)noon to 3 p.m. The dinner is free and all you need to bring are your friends and/ or a good appetite. Everyone is welcome. We’re serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, etc. And, of course, what would Thanksgiving be without dessert! Call the Church office at 301-8638551 for more information. 4th Annual 5K Turkey Trot Calvert County Homeless Shelter (Prince Frederick) - 7 a.m. The 4th Annual “Strut Your Stuffing” 5K Turkey Trot to benefit the homeless shelter of Calvert County, Project ECHO. Early registration is highly recommended to guaranteed a fabulous t-shirt! Visit www.5kturkeytrot.vpweb.com to be directed to the appropriate registration web site. Join 500 of our local neighbors to start the Trot at 7:00 a.m., get your exercise in for the day, and eat guilt free for the rest of the day knowing you sacrificed your Holiday sleep for the homeless of our community. For more information about the run to benefit Project ECHO, contact Trisha Riggs-Gipson at trishgipson@ comcast.net or 410-535-0044 ext. 4.

Friday, Nov. 27 Hearth and Home Visitor Center (18751 Hogaboom Ln., St. Mary’s City)- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Give your post-Thanksgiving kitchen a break and experience

what and how the colonists prepared food in the “olden days.” This hearth and home event is a lively exploration of 17th-century foodways focusing on most things venison. We invite you to watch demonstrations in various methods of venison cooking and preservation while discovering the 17thcentury versions of a refrigerator, stove, and food processor. All activities are included in general admission to the museum: $10 adult, $9 for senior, $6 for children ages 6 to 18, and free for those 5 years and younger and Friends members. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Southern Maryland Food Bank and enjoy a $1 discount. For more information, contact 240895-499 0, 800-SMC-1634, or info@ hsmcdigshistory.org.

Saturday, Nov. 28 Hearth and Home Visitor Center (18751 Hogaboom Ln., St. Mary’s City)- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Give your post-Thanksgiving kitchen a break and experience what and how the colonists prepared food in the “olden days.” This hearth and home event is a lively exploration of 17th-century foodways focusing on most things venison. We invite you to watch demonstrations in various methods of venison cooking and preservation while discovering the 17thcentury versions of a refrigerator, stove, and food processor. All activities are included in general admission to the museum: $10 adult, $9 for senior, $6 for children ages 6 to 18, and free for those 5 years and younger and Friends members. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Southern Maryland Food Bank and enjoy a $1 discount. For more information, contact 240895-499 0, 800-SMC-1634, or info@ hsmcdigshistory.org.

Sunday, Nov. 29 Annual Holiday Bazaar St. Mary’s Fairgrounds (Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown)- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters, vendors, homemade items, gifts, and more!

Monday, Nov.30 On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Rd # 200, Chesapeake Beach)- 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. For more information, call 410-257-2411.

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ell Rd., La Plata)- 7:30 p.m. CSM’s Chorale, under the direction of Krystal McCoy, will be joined by the Chamber Choir in performing an assortment of holiday classics. $5 in advance, $7 day of concert. For more information, contact bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, or visit www.csmd.edu/Arts.

Wednesday, Dec. 2 “The Miracle Pond” – Southern Audubon Society Washington Square Community Center (101 Kennedy Place, La Plata)- 7:30 to 9 p.m. Come enjoy an evening with one of Maryland’s most noted photographers. Middleton will present his newly released book featuring nearly 800 photographs of natural beauty. Years in the making, Middleton captures nature in action at Baltimore’s Patterson Park following the Wood Duck’s life cycle along with other waterfowl, migrating Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, songbirds and raptors. Join us for a journey of discovery with this enormously talented action shot photographer whose publication will be available for purchase and make a great holiday gift. Holiday refreshments will be offered so come early and enjoy! For more information contact SMAS President, Michael Patterson, at 301-752-5763.

Thursday, Dec. 3 Spanish Class for Little Amigos Waldorf West Library (10405 O’Donnell Pl., Waldorf)- 6 to 6:30 p.m. For ages 2 to 5. Children will enjoy hearing stories in English and Spanish. We’ll read stories, sing songs and do finger plays and a craft! For more information, call 301-645-139 5.

Friday, Dec. 4 Madrigal Dinner Christ Episcopal Church (37497 Zack Fowler Rd., Chaptico)- 6:30 p.m. Ditch the holiday hubbub and step back in time for an elegant evening of fine dining and merry music. Presented by the Chopticon High School’s Chorus Boosters, the Madrigal Dinner and Concert features festival holiday music performed by Chopticon’s Peace Pipers, Infinity, Divas and CHS Chorale. All proceeds from the performances benefit Chopticon’s choirs.

Saturday, Dec. 5 Madrigal Dinner Christ Episcopal Church (37497 Zack Fowler Rd., Chaptico)- 6:30 p.m. Ditch the holiday hubbub and step back in time for an elegant evening of fine dining and merry music. Presented by the Chopticon

High School’s Chorus Boosters, the Madrigal Dinner and Concert features festival holiday music performed by Chopticon’s Peace Pipers, Infinity, Divas and CHS Chorale. All proceeds from the performances benefit Chopticon’s choirs. Music Holiday Concert St. Luke UAME Church (45000 St. Luke Ct., Piney Point)- 5 p.m. Come out, enjoy yourself, and get into the holiday spirit. Concert features Wilbur Johnson and The Gospel Persuaders, and Like Minds. Donation: $10 – tickets and food will be sold at the door. Meet the Authors Coffee Quarter (22576 MacArthur Blvd. #336, California)- 3 to 6 p.m. The Third Annual Meet the Authors event. This is a great opportunity to meet local authors and illustrators and to purchase an autographed copy of your favorite book for yourself or as a gift. The Coffee Quarter’s delightful menu will be available for purchase that day, as well. Participants include Linda Stewart (Snow’s Rest, Snow’s Run,) Arianna Pray/Vesta Clark (The Mythos Cycle,) Eddie and Mary Washington (Pegasus: The White Man, The Red Horse, The Black Boy,) Christina Allen (A Micro-Chip on My Shoulder, Momma Tree,) Joyce Judd and Ellynne Davis (Ellynne’s Top Tomato Cookbook, Halloween Fright on a Chesapeake Night, The Chesapeake Cats and the Easter Surprise, all edited by Myra Raspa,) Patrick and Jeanne Burke (Ghost Soldiers of Gettysburg,) Dan Dobbins (Andros, TheInfamous Exploits of John Gideon,) and Hank Caruso (X-Traordinary Planes, X-Traordinary Pilots.) This event is free and open to the public. For more information, you may contact 301-475-2577. Winter Owl Prowl Field Trip Myrtle Point Park (California)- 8 to 9 p.m. Youths especially welcome! This trip is co-sponsored with the Friends of Myrtle Point Park and is an annual event attempting to “call out” the resident owls of the park. Owls are nocturnal and not easy to spot. We will meet in front of the park gates and attempt to attract owls by having them respond to recorded calls. Please dress for the weather, but avoid “noisy” clothing. This event is weather dependent and rain or high winds will cancel the event. To find Myrtle Point Park take Rte. 4 in St. Mary’s County to Patuxent Boulevard and follow to the end. RSVP to Bob Boxwell at 410-6105124 or bobboxwell@hotmail.com.

Sunday, Dec. 6 An Afternoon Delight Christ Episcopal Church (37497 Zack Fowler Rd., Chaptico)- 2:30

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p.m. The Madrigal Concert is the Madrigal Dinner with fewer calories! The afternoon show is a combination of delightful music and delicious desserts. Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary Vendor/Craft Show Rescue Squad Building (21530 Coltons Point Rd., Avenue)- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Different crafters and vendors will be represented. Food, drink, and homemade desserts. There will be a pick-a-gift raffle and silent auction. For table rental information, contact Jackie at 240-925-8473 or email jewoddell@md.metrocast.net. COSMIC Symphony Concert Patuxent Presbyterian Church (23421 Kingston Creek Rd, California)- 4 p.m. COSMIC Symphony, directed by Vladimir Lande, presents its Holiday Pops concert. Celebrate the season with COSMIC as they present a joyful program of holiday favorites for the whole family. The concert will feature many popular tunes in a variety of genres including highlights from The Nutcracker. Tickets online at www.cosmicsymphony.org or at the door. Individual ticket is $10, special (senior, student, military) is $8, family is $25. Christmas Bazaar Mechanicsville Rescue

(28120 Old Flora Corner Rd., Mechanicsville)- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring the kids to have their picture taken with Santa. Santa will arrive at 11 a.m. Sorry, no pets allowed. Kids do your Christmas shopping for your family at our Kids Table. There will be over 30 vendors; door prizes; and food for sale. Vendors - rent a table for $35. Please pre-register for the table by calling Kathy Owens at 301-884-8432. Please bring a non-perishable food item or a new unwrapped gift to donate to needy families in the area.

Summerseat Farm’s Annual Christmas Open House Saturday, December 5, 2015 11:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Monday, Dec.7 LAFRA Unit 93 monthly meeting (21707 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park)- 6 to 7:30 p.m. All Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association Unit 93 members are cordially invited to attend our monthly meeting as well as Branch and Associate members interested in working with Unit 93 on our projects helping our veterans and our community.

at the historic Summerseat Farm House, beautifully decorated for the Christmas season. Enjoy holiday cookies and cider, visits with Santa, photos with Santa, Christmas music, Christmas craft room for the kids, hay rides, visits with the farm animals

$5.00 per family For information, call 301-373-6607/301-373-5858 or email info@summerseat.org. Summerseat Farm, Inc ▪ 26655 Three Notch Rd ▪ Mechanicsville MD ▪ 20659

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CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY METHODIST CHURCH Hollywood United Methodist Church

24422 Mervell Dean Rd • Hollywood, MD 20636

301-373-2500

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

CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Cecilia Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grace Chapel Ministry Member of the Grace Fellowship Brethren Churches

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

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

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

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

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Ornament-Making Drop-in Fun at Annmarie

Annmarie To Offer Family-Friendly Drop-In Ornament-Making In The artLAB Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center will host four drop-in days of OrnamentMaking Fun on Nov. 25, 27, 28, and 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Bring your family to the artLAB to make Pinecone Penguins, Ugly Sweaters, and Festive Tree ornaments – all from repurposed and recycled materials. Projects are appropriate for all ages; reservations are not required; activities included with regular admission. For additional information or questions, call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden.org.

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Thursday, Nov. 26 4th Annual 5k Turkey Trot Prince Frederick - 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27 Travers, Allen, and Previti Acoustic Rock The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) - 7:30 to 10 p.m.

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Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 7 p.m. Happy Hour Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 Burger and Pint Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 4 to 7 p.m.

Still Standing Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 8 p.m. DJ/Karaoke

Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) Live Music by LaTrice Carr The Lounge at Bollywood (San Souci Plaza Shopping Center, 22576 MacArthur Blvd., California) Saturday, Nov. 28 The Woven Lullabies- Folk/ Rock Harmonies The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) - 7:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29

Open Mic Night With Steven Nelson Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 George Dunn Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 7:30 p.m. CSM Barbershop Concert CSM Fine Arts Center (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata)- 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 Nightcap Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 8 p.m. Jody’s Band Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd.. Dunkirk)

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 4 to 7 p.m.

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