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“We keep talking about bringing more federal dollars into Maryland but we’re going to legalize marijuana? That makes no sense at all.”

- County Commissioner Tom Jarboe on state legal medical marijuana still being unlawful at the federal level.

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Source: Foreclosures Spiked Last Month But Market May Be Improving

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer An on-line real estate service that tracks the numbers of homes that have gone to foreclosure nation wide shows that there has been a significant spike in those kinds of properties in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties up to the end of October. According to RealtyTrac, one in every 481 homes in St. Mary’s County is in some stage of the foreclosure process, while in Calvert, one in every 321 homes is either nearing or at the point of foreclosure. What’s more is that in both counties, as in most of the state of Maryland for the month of October, there was a massive increase in foreclosure filings from one month to the next. RealtyTrac statistics show that there was a 131 percent increase in St. Mary’s for the homes receiving a foreclosure filing in October over September, but that was still 31 percent lower than the same time last year. In Calvert County there was a 76 percent rise for October of this year for homes in foreclosure, but that number was still 29 percent lower than the same time frame last year. RealtyTrac stated that Calvert’s foreclosure rate was .30 percent, higher than the state’s average of .21 percent. The national average is just .09 percent, according to RealtyTrac. Jan Barnes, a local realestate agent with Century 21, said that despite claims every year that the economy was making a comeback, the evidence was less positive. “The market is not what it used to be,” Barnes told The County Times. “I remember when foreclosures were unusual now they’re an everyday thing.” She said the current housing market had some bright spots, not great, but not bad either. “I think it’s fairly stable,” she said. “ There are plenty of homes selling in the $200,000 range but the higher priced homes are a lot harder to move.” Many of those homes are sold at far less than what they were originally paid for, she said, even eight years after the crash of 2007. “We’ve had a lot of short sales, the banks don’t want those houses back,” Barnes said. She said the spikes in foreclosures, often seen month to month, had become part of the new normal in the real estate market. “It comes in waves, we just had another wave this last year,” Barnes said. “And I know there are properties that are going to foreclosure than haven’t been advertised yet.” Steve Paul, a realtor with the Southern

Photos By Guy Leonard St. Mary’s County experienced a spike in foreclosures in October and the homes in the county run the gamut between older smaller ones in Leonardtown to larger more modern ones in Great Mills.

Maryland Association of Realtors, said the housing market was simply a tough one. “It is in our area, though you see much more activity in the Washington, D.C. area,” Paul said. “Sales are up a bit but it’s not like it was.” He and his fellow realtors had also seen scant evidence of an economic recovery locally. “It’s still kind of stagnant, the one increase we have seen is in rentals,” Paul said. That meant more homeowners who would normally be trying to sell are realizing the slump in the market means they need other options to recoup their losses. “I’ve got clients who have become landlords,” Paul said. With the stagnant housing market and the continuing problem of foreclosures, local governments might feel the crunch from declining property tax revenues, he said. Charles County was already looking at ways to increase their revenue streams from properties, he said, including raising taxes. He said such a move would only make the housing market worse. “We hope legislators won’t look at our homes like cash cows,” Paul said. “That would hurt everybody.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Guy Says He’s Cancer Free

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Commissioner President James “Randy” Guy said Tuesday that after an aggressive regimen of chemotherapy that Guy he is now free from cancer. He announced he was stricken with cancer earlier in the summer. Guy, a Republican, said he had a lump from his throat removed June 24 and that it took several weeks to diagnose it as cancerous. Doctors said it was difuse large B cell lymphoma, Hodgkins type. Doctors told him initially that the cancer was not particularly aggressive. “After numerous tests… all my cancer seems to have disappeared,” Guy said Tuesday at the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County meeting. “The great thing is, no more [chemotherapy.]” Guy said that he strived to meet all of his obligations as commissioner president and only missed one public hearing as a result of his medical treatment. Guy said however, that he has to undergo more radiation treatment of a low intensity to ensure his cancer won’t return. He said he has another 15 days of radiation treatment; his doctors called it a “precautionary measure.” Guy made his announcement shortly after Gov. Larry Hogan revealed he had been diagnosed with nonHodgkins lymphoma. Hogan also recently announced that his treatment regimen was successful in ridding his body of cancer. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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State List Has Eight Marijuana Applications For Dist. 29 By Guy Leonard Staff Writer According to the state’s Medical Marijuana Commission, there have been eight applications to place medical marijuana facilities in Senate District 29, which encompasses all of St. Mary’s County and a portion of Calvert and Charles counties. The list was released last week with more than 1,000 for either growing facilities, processing plants or dispensaries around the state. The applicants are all based in Maryland, save one from Arizona, according to state documents. The list did not make clear which applications were for a certain kind of facility in District 29, or any district, nor did the list divulge where the applicants might try to find a site for their activities. Of the 1,081 applications, 811 were for dispensaries. According to the commission, many applicants put in for licenses to operate in nearly every senatorial district in Maryland, but the rules of the commission prohibit any candidate from receiving more than one dispensary license. The commission received 146 grower applications by the Nov. 6 deadline and 124 applications for processing plants. “We’re pleased to be able to share the official number of applications the Commission received by the submission deadline,” said Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission Executive Director Hannah Byron. “Given the intense interest of the public and the media regarding this process, we have worked to keep the people of Maryland regularly apprised of our progress

during this phase of the medical cannabis program. “With the tabulations now finalized, we look forward to developing a revised rollout schedule based on the volume of applications received.” While eight may have applied for some sort of medical marijuana facility in the St. Mary’s and Calvert area, it appears only a fraction of that will actually be allowed to operate, at least as a dispensary. As part of the commission’s review process they will only allow 15 grower licenses and two dispensary licenses for each senatorial district. The process allows, however, unliminted numbers of processing licenses according to state information. County Commissioner Tom Jarboe said that in briefings with state officials the rules would only allow 15 growers for the entire state, which meant that local farmers in District 29 could lose out when it came to opportunities to grow marijuana. “With that many applications the odds of winning a license are pretty low,” Jarboe said. “It may not be a panacea for ailing farms.” Moreover, Jarboe said, the marijuana industry in Maryland went completely against the grain of its main industry, which was federal jobs and programs that often required a security clearance. It was a serious conflict that the state had legalized marijuana for medical use, but it was still illegal at the federal level. “We keep talking about bringing more federal dollars into Maryland, but we’re going to legalize marijuana?” Jarboe said. “That makes no sense at all.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Library, Senior Center Project Takes Next Step

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The architecture and engineering firm of Grimm and Parker will be the designers of the new library and senior center slated for eventual construction on the Hayden property in Leonardtown after a unanimous vote by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County to award them the contract Tuesday. The contract award totaled $1.69 million for the firm’s services, according to county govenrnment documents. The new buildings soon to be designed will replace the old Leonardtown library now housed in a 1950s era National Guard armory and the Garvey Senior Center currently positioned next to the Chesapeake Building. The commissioners’ decision this week marks the first point of real progress for the two projects after three commissioners voted to move ahead with both projects after much debate that sometimes became rancorous. There were many in the Leonardtown community who wanted to see the sites both co-located on the Hayden property — 172 acres along Hollywood Road — but still others, including Leonardtown Mayor Dan Burris and some town council members, wanted to see it placed downtown. Commissioners Mike Hewitt, John O’Connor and Commissioner President Randy Guy believed the Hayden site was

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the best because of its proximity to the growing Leonard’s Grant community and the newly built Capt. Walter Francis Duke Elementary School. Opponents believed, however, that placing it downtown would improve economic development and revitalization prospects in the downtown area. There is currently nearly $13 million budgeted for the new library, slated to be about 30,000 square feet in size, and $6.5 million budgeted for the new senior center. That new building will be about 18,000 square feet. The county’s proposal shows that it expects the new library to be filled with modern features to include public internet use in areas for children, teens and adults, meeting rooms, technology and maker projects and an area that houses computer space to be used as a classroom area. The senior center is similarly planned, according to the proposal, and should include space for programs and activities as well as an internet café and computer lab, dining space and commercial kitchen. A fitness room complete with exercise equipment and open floor space is also part of the building proposal. The new buildings must also include basic amenities such as solar powerd exterior lighting, lighted entrance sign and bike racks. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Commissioners Look To Rezoning of Hollywood Parcel By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County seemed to favor the idea of rezoning a piece of property in Hollywood that used to be the home of a now-defunct Swing and Swat amusement center to a higher order of use. “I’m glad to see that we have a functionally obsolete business and we’re refurbishing it,” said Commissioner Mike Hewitt. The county planning commission approved the proposal back in August to rezone a little less than 20 acres in the area of Mervell Dean Road from limited residential use to town center mixed use and become part of the overall Hollywood Town Center land currently there. The land on Greenery Lane proposed for rezoning had earlier been approved for about 100 townhomes as part of a senior community project that has since gone by the wayside. A mix between townhouses and commercial properties could result on the property, but the developers have not made an official submission to the planning commission. The owners of the property, Earley Properties LLC, applied for the rezoning due to the fact that the character of the neighborhood has changed, the owners argued. Laura Clarke, of Clarke Consulting, argued for the applicants that the area in Hollywood where the land sits is now too close to an array of new business and educational institutions for the limited residential zoning to make sense. The parcel in question already abutted land that was zoned for mixed-use develop-

ment, she said. “It’s more connected to this TMX piece than to the residential zone,” Clarke said. Commissioner John O’Connor said the concept of rezoning was sound but the public hearing held Tuesday morning was a bad idea. “I think it’s kind of poor that this public hearing is being held at 10 a.m. when the people who live there are working,” O’Connor said. “They definitely have something to say about this.” O’Connor said he had spoken with residents there about numerous conflicts between property owners about parking rights and that this rezoning could complicate matters. “Otherwise this concept is sound,” O’Connor said. Commissioner Tom Jarboe said that just because the zoning was for mixed use it did not necessarily hold that developers would build entirely commercial there. “This is smart growth,” Jarboe said. “I think this is a positive move in the right direction.” Phil Shire, director of the Department of Land Use and Growth Management, said the county’s aim was to keep with the zoning designation if it were changed to mixed use. “Sometimes developers think they can do whatever they want [with mixed use zoning] but we really want to see true mixed use,” Shire said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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St. Mary’s County Elected Officials and Staff to Discuss Public Safety in the Modern Age at MACo Winter Conference

Commissioner O’Connor slated to moderate panel; PIO Jones to speak on relations with media

Each year, county elected officials, Senators, Delegates, and other representatives of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City gather in Dorchester County, Maryland for the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Winter Conference. This year’s conference will take place December 9 to 11 at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge, Maryland. The theme of the conference is “Mission: Public Safety,” focusing on policing in the modern age and how new technology can enhance communications, coordinated response, and public relations during routine emergencies and regional catastrophes. County Commissioner John O’Connor (3rd District) will moderate a panel on “The ABCs of EOCs: County Roles

During an Emergency.” Public Information Officer Tony Jones will be a speaker on a panel entitled “Mastering the Media in Crisis and Calm.” Also attending the meeting is Commissioner President Rand Guy who is a member of MACo’s Legislative Committee. In addition Commissioners Tom Jarboe (District 1) and Mike Hewitt (District 2) will attend the conference. County staff members expected to attend includes County Administrator Dr. Rebecca Bridgett, Economic Development Director Chris Kaselemis, Emergency Services and Technology Director Bob Kelly and County Attorney George Sparling. “The MACo conference affords all of us in county government an opportunity to come together and learn best practices which will greatly benefit the citizens of

St. Mary’s County,” said Commissioner President Randy Guy. “I am especially proud of the prominent role our county will play at the conference with Commissioner O’Connor and Mr. Jones’ participation.” More than 20 educational break-out sessions, general sessions, meetings, and briefings will afford attendees the opportunity to learn about issues faced by different departments of county government. Sessions will cover topics such as police body cameras, tools and technology for policing, media techniques, emergency preparedness, business development, justice reinvestment and much more. Panelists at the three-day conference will discuss best practices and case studies in these topics and others. Heavy fo-

cus will be placed on the importance of county government services and collaboration across all levels of government. The goal of the conference is to provide county decision-makers and other participants with tools for more effective leadership and a clearer perspective on the issues that will be addressed during the upcoming Maryland General Assembly Session. The ultimate result of attendance is more effective and efficient county government. Governor Larry Hogan has accepted MACo’s invitation to attend and address MACo’s leadership and conference attendees with thoughts about the upcoming Maryland General Assembly Session. Press Release

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Governor Larry Hogan today announced the appointment of Judge Michele Hotten to the Maryland Court of Appeals, and Mr. Kevin Mahoney to the Circuit Court for Harford County. The governor made the appointments after reviewing submissions from the judicial nominating commissions. “After conducting a thorough vetting process, I am confident in Judge Hotten and Mr. Mahoney’s ability to be strong advocates for the law and our citizens in their respective courts,” said Governor Hogan. “Their extensive legal experience in our state has well-prepared them and I offer my sincere congratulations.” Michele Denise Hotten will fill a vacancy on the Maryland Court of Appeals. Michele Hotten has been a judge for the past twentyone years, serving on the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, and the District Court for

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The Southern Maryland community has provided more than $10,000 to local organizations through the online giving portal, Southern Maryland Gives, an initiative of the Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland. The online hub, available at www. southernmarylandgives.org, highlights nonprofits addressing our region’s needs through the environment, historic preservation, humanitarian aid, health, education, arts and culture, youth services and programs, animals and more. In addition to the many local nonprofits that are accepting general donations, Southern Maryland Gives has added two projects for a total of eight featured projects during December. Projects are: Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association, Melwood Horticultural Training Center, Hope for Life Fund, Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, St. Mary’s Adult Day Care, LifeStyles of Maryland, Center for Children, and Humane Society of Charles County. Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association, Inc., project goal $5,000 Dedicated to preserve, educate, and inspire—the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum’s vision is to celebrate and preserve the past, present and future of Naval Aircraft. The museum is creating an exceptionally enjoyable and educational experience in their new building. This project is to raise funds for creating interactive, high-tech exhibits.

Melwood Horticultural Training Center, Inc., project goal $5,000 Post-traumatic stress is a significant barrier to employment for our nation’s veterans. Operation: Tohidu is a retreat program for veterans and active duty military. Tohidu is a Cherokee word meaning peace of mind, body, and spirit. These retreats are designed to address the specific needs of veterans and active duty service members who are dealing with deployment-related trauma. Operation: Tohidu has helped more than 125 veterans and has had a remarkable impact on participants. Additional funding is needed to support more veterans. Hope for Life Fund, Inc., project goal $1,500 Hope for Life was created to provide support to individuals who have lost loved ones to suicide and/or experiencing thoughts of suicide. The rising rate of suicide and attempted suicide is heartbreaking. Suicide is the 10th cause of death for all ages, and the No. 2 cause of death for ages 15-24. All funds raised for Hope for Life will go back into the Southern Maryland community. These funds will create more youth programs and support groups, or provide funeral expenses for families who recently lost a loved one to suicide and can’t afford the cost. Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, project goal $3,000 There are many veterans in Southern Maryland with a critical need. “Healing Those Who Serve” is a project to aid in the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans. Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing is unique in that volunteers are teaching classes on an ongoing, long-term basis. For many participants, particularly disabled veterans, the socialization and camaraderie of the classes are just as important as the fishing outings. St. Mary’s Adult Day Care, project goal $1,500

The elderly and people with disabilities of St. Mary’s County have a safe place to be during the day at St. Mary’s Adult Day Care. This organization needs a wheelchair accessible bus to transport its clients to and from the day care center to receive services. The center also provides transportation to doctor’s appointments, physical therapy, recreational activities and shopping. The bus is a critical part of operations, allowing the organization to serve St. Mary’s residents and provide relief to families who are caring for aging parents or loved ones with disabilities. LifeStyles of Maryland, project goal $5,000 Safe Nights is a united and compassionate response to serving the homeless in our community. It provides overnight shelter to individuals and families from October 1 to April 15 of each year. The program rotates to a different host site each week. Participants are provided with meals, cots, linens and toiletry items. Supportive services and enrichment activities are conducted nightly to encourage the journey towards self-sufficiency. Donations will help pay for 50 sturdy, heavy-duty cots for the homeless in the tri-county area. Center for Children, project goal $5,000 Children who have been subjected to abuse urgently need help, not just for physical harm but also for damage to their mental health. As the largest provider of children’s mental health services in Southern Maryland, the Center for Children serves 4,500 people every year. Crisis intervention, court advocacy and psychiatric testing are just some of the many critical services the center provides. Many parents cannot pay for the services and are without insurance. The center’s project assures help to just such families. Donations can make a lasting difference in a child’s life. Humane Society of Charles County, project goal $2,500 Dogs at this shelter need long-term, loving families who know how to take care of them. To make that happen, a professional trainer is now on staff to work with pets and their future owners. Unfortunately, there is no space to conduct evaluations or counsel adoptive families. The trainer has been working in the parking lot, as potential adopters stand under the open tailgate of her minivan. A shed is a dire need, giving the trainer space to ensure successful adoptions. The structure requires siding, flooring, and other supplies—the Humane Society needs funding for all of these things. The Southern Maryland Gives online portal is powered by Razoo and sponsored by the Nonprofit Institute at CSM. Any size donation is appreciated, but a minimum $10 donation is required to donate online. Southern Maryland Gives supporters include Charles and St. Mary’s county governments, Southern Maryland Oil, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Southern Maryland Publishing, The BayNet and the College of Southern Maryland. For information about the Nonprofit Institute, visit www.csmd.edu/NonprofitInstitute. To view the latest projects or search local nonprofits to support, visit www.southernmarylandgives.org. For information on adding a local nonprofit to Southern Maryland Gives, visit http://southernmarylandgives.razoo.com/ giving_events/smg/nptoolkit or email nonprofit@csmd.edu. Press Release

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The Church of the Ascension Gives Thanks The Church of the Ascension hosted Thanksgiving Dinner for a hungry crowd of about 150 diners on Thursday, November 26. Besides the traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, and green beans, we had specialty dishes of sweet potato casserole, baked kraut, macaroni and cheese, and, of course, our famous “pink stuff.” And what would Thanksgiving be without dessert—of which we had a-plenty: brownies, cookies, cakes, banana bread, bread pudding, and pumpkin pies. Many, many thanks to all who helped make this day

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Hunt Continues For Killer Of Lusby Woman By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Maryland State Police say they are still actively looking for the person or perpetrators who murdered Sandra R. Long five years ago and left her body at Calvert Cliffs State Park. Long, 41, was found Nov. 30, 2010 at about 2:30 p.m. in her car at the intersection of Camp Canoy and H.G. Trueman roads in Lusby. The car was parked in the hunter’s parking lot of Calvert Cliffs State Park, state police said. Police said that the evidence shows Long died as a result of multiple stab wounds and that the car she was found in may have been moved to the location she was found after she had died.

Investigators with the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit have taken the lead on the investigation. Laura Martin, State’s Attorney for Calvert County, said the case was a source of continual frustration. “I have a picture of her on my desk,” Martin told The County Times. “I completely share the victim’s family’s frustration that this case has not been solved.” Martin said it has been difficult to get information from the State Police regarding the investigation. “They had persons of interest at the time,” Martin said. “But I don’t know what new evidence or progress they have made, because they haven’t communicated with my office, except for a brief e-mail exchange, in over a year.”

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Sheriff Mike Evans said he wanted his agency to follow up on the case. “They are [state homicide unit] a professional unit and they do a good job, but I thought maybe we could do a little better,” Evans said. “I always believed this should’ve been a combined case with our joint unit [Calvert Investigative Team] but that no longer exists.” Both CIT and the Bureau of Criminal Investigations in St. Mary’s County ceased to exist after the state police pulled their detectives from those units and reassigned them to the state’s Criminal Enforcement Division. Evans was eager to try to solve the case. “I don’t know if it can be solved but I’d like to give it a shot,” Evans said. Anyone with information regarding

this homicide is eligible for a $1,000 reward from Calvert County Crime Solvers if their tip leads to the arrest of the perpetrators of Long’s murder. Law officers say they believe that persons in the area have information regarding who murdered Long but have yet to come forward. They are urging them to come forward now with whatever information they have no matter how insignificant it may seem. Anyone with information on Long’s killers can contact Sgt. David Sexton of the state Homicide Unit at 410-5355520 or Calvert County Crime Solvers at 410-535-2880.

On December 1, 2015, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies responded to a residence in Lexington Park, for a death investigation. The circumstances surrounding the death investigation are in the preliminary stages.

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Burglary Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a residence and stole property on the 45000 block of Mill Cove harbor Road in California. CASE# 69693-15 As part of our continued effort to increase public awareness, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office provides a daily (excluding weekends) report called Incident Briefs. The report contains selected crimes, which are of interest to the residents of St. Mary’s County. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific locations. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in St. Mary’s County during the stated time frame. Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information. If you have any questions regarding information contained in the Incident Report contact Jennifer Stone, Public Information Officer, at 301-475-4200, ext. 1922, or by email at Jennifer.Stone@stmarysmd.com.

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Blue Angels Coming To 2016 Pax River Air Show By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The U.S. Navy’s premier flight demonstration team The Blue Angels will take center stage at next year’s Air Expo at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, base officials have told The County Times. The air show will be returning after a nearly five-year hiatus due to budget constraints brought on by sequestration. The last air show was in 2011. Shawn Graham, spokesman for the naval air station, said the air show is set for October 27 through Oct. 30 next year. Two members of The Blue Angels arrived at the air station Wednesday to brief command level officials on their needs for the upcoming event, said Lt. Mark Stanfield, coordinator for the flight demonstration team. “They traditionally will do a preseason visit to the base and the community,” Stan-

field told The County Times. “The Blue Angels kind of ran the meeting today. “It’s a very important meeting.” But for St. Mary’s the elite pilots also have something special planned, he said. There will be “extremely limited” availability of seats for rides in their signature F-18 and C-130 transport plane, Stanfield said. Those rides will be available to select members of the media, he said, as well as “key influencers” in the community. “They’re trying to focus on people with a real impact in the community,” Stanfield said. “They’ll also be making visits out in town and to at least one school, that’s very important to the Navy and Marine Corp.” The team may also make themselves available to school groups, particularly STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) groups, he said. Lt. Clay Martin, who is coordinating the other parts of the show, said other acts will be

just as impressive. They have not been confirmed yet he said, but the Navy’s Leap Frog parachute team may attend as well as local pilot Art Nalls to demonstrate his personally owned AV-8B Harrier jump jet. Another demonstration could include sailplane glider pilot Manfred Radius who has to have his glider towed up to 6,000 feet. “Then he does a full acrobatic show all the way down,” Martin said. There will also be numerous aircraft static displays as well as possible flight demonstrations by U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper and F-22 Raptor fighter planes. “This is part of what the Navy and Marine Corp do, reaching out to the community,” Stanfield said. “We want it to be a phenomenal display of naval aviation, military aviation and aviation in general.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Robert Edward “Bob” Braddock, 73 Robert Edward “Bob” Braddock, 73, of Hollywood, Md. died on Nov. 30 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 7, 1942, in Trenton, N.J. to the late Everett G. Braddock and Edna Helene Ball. In 1961 Bob proudly enlisted in the United States Navy, which brought him to St. Mary’s county where he served his country until his honorable discharge in 1965. On June 13, 1981, he married his beloved wife, Delia S. “Dee” Braddock. Together, they celebrated over 34 wonderful years of marriage. He was employed over 33 years with Burch Oil Company until his retirement in 2008 as their store Maintenance Director. After retirement he continued to work for them one day a week. As a life member for 41 years, Bob dedicated himself to the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department; he served as a president and held various board positions. He took great pride and joy in overseeing the Bay District Social Hall. He always ensured every detail was thoroughly planned and that every event was perfect. He enjoyed boating and taking cruises with family and friends. He and Dee especially loved their dream trip to Hawaii. He meticulously cared for his lawn and fish pond, and often could be caught outside “watching his grass grow.” He was an avid Washington Redskins fan, through thick and thin. However,

his greatest love was for his family, he took pride in all their accomplishments and family gatherings were his favorite way to spend his time. In addition to his beloved wife, Bob is also survived by his children, Rebecca Doering (Brian) of Great Mills, Md., Kimberley Stoeckel (Jon) of Clermont, Fla., and Robert Edward Braddock, Jr. of Lexington Park, Md.; his sister, Kathleen Buckley (Sandy) of Trenton, N.J.; his brother, Richard Braddock (Cindy) of Bordentown, N.J.; four grandchildren, Brice Doering of Great Mills, Md., Melanie Stoeckel of Clermont, Fla., Blair Doering of Great Mills, Md., and Matthew Stoeckel of Clermont, Fla.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. Family received friends for Bob’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m., with Fireman’s Prayers at 7 p.m., at Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, 46900 South Shangri-La Dr., Lexington Park. A Funeral Service will be celebrated by Chaplain Mike Bowen on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Jim Daugherty, Danny Greenwell, Brice Doering, Matthew Stoeckel, Gregory Braddock, and Dan Buckley. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 1440, California, Md. 20619. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Florence Gertrude Buckler, 82 Florence Gertrude Buckler, 82, of Chaptico, Md. died on Nov. 28 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born Oct. 11, 1933, in Mitchellville, Md. she was the daughter of the late Ollie Joseph Walker and Marie King. Florence was born and raised on a farm, then married her beloved husband, Joseph I. Buckler, Sr., and continued to live and work on a farm. They celebrated 50 wonderful years together before his passing in Oct. 2001. She was a loving wife and devoted mother. She was an excellent cook and prepared many delicious hot meals for her family on a daily basis. Her Sunday dinners were something the whole family looked forward to. She also tended to beautiful flower gardens and all household renovations. There was not a project she couldn’t tackle, from electrical work to removing interior walls, she could do it. She was a talented seamstress and made many of her children’s clothes. She also enjoyed cross stitch and crossword puzzles. However, her greatest love was for her family, whom she loved to spend her time with. Florence is survived by her children, Florence M. Matlock, Elizabeth A. Abramovich, Joseph I. Buckler, Jr. (Susan), Ronald S. Buckler, Sr. (Mary), James A. Buckler, Sr. (Sharon), Fay C. Wood, Raymond B. Buckler, Sr., Glen G. Buckler, Sr. (Kathy), Joanne T. Catterton; her brothers, Joseph Walker, Vincent Walker, Richard Walker, Paul Walker, Gene Walker,

and Steve Walker; sister, May Walker; 28 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren; and many extended family and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her children, Kathy I. Nowell and Daniel A. Buckler; her brothers, Francis Walker, Oden Walker, and Edward M. Walker and her sisters, Catherine Thompson, Marian Peterson, and Evelyn Walker. Family will receive friends for on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 23080 Maddox Rd., Bushwood, Md. 20618. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Anthony Lickteig at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be William J. Abramovich, J. Charles Matlock, Ronald S. Buckler, Jr., J. Anthony Buckler, Glen Buckler Jr., and Christopher Wood. Josh Alan Farrell will serve as an honorary pallbearer. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Joelle Lynn Adams, 17 Joelle Lynn Adams, 17, of Hollywood, Md. died on Nov. 24 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Md., surrounded by her loving family. Born April 19, 1998, in Monterey, Ca., she is the daughter of Charles Adams and Darla (Hosey) Ad-

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ams of Hollywood, Md. Joelle is a 2015 graduate of Leonardtown High School, graduating one year early. She was a past member of the cheerleading squad and the marching band, in which she played the clarinet. She was attending the College of Southern Maryland, inspired to become a nurse. Joelle was known for her infectious smile, tenacious attitude, and love for others. She was protective of others and did not stand by and let anyone be taken advantage of. Joelle was a great friend to many. She enjoyed baking, eating out at Salsa’s, taking selfie’s and being on social media. She was a fan of amusement parks and going to Myrtle Point beach. Joelle liked to vacation on the family farm in West Virginia, where she enjoyed target shooting and four wheeling. Joelle especially enjoyed shopping, expressing her inner Diva and spending time with family, especially her mother, whom she had a very close bond. In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her sister, Alana Adams of Richmond, Va.; her grandparents, Dave and Harriet (Freeman) Adams of Las Vegas, Nev. and Sarah (Crispin) Hosey of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; nine aunts and uncles; and many cousins, extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Lawrence Hosey, and her uncles, David Adams and David Hosey. All services will be private. Memorial Contributions in Joelle’s honor may be made to the Southern Maryland Food Bank in Leonardtown, Md. with drop off locations at Duke May Insurance in Charlotte Hall and California, Md. plus Lexington Park and Leonardtown Libraries or P.O. Box 613, Hughesville, Md. 20637. Alternatively, contributions may be made to Toys for Tots with drop off locations at WalMart, the Dressbarn and the Rex Pub, or mail to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Gift Processing Administration, 18251 Quantico Gateway Dr., Triangle, Va. 22172. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Doris Jean Buckler, 81 Doris Jean Buckler, 81 of Mechanicsville, Md. died on Nov. 24 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, Md., surrounded by her loving family. Born June 2, 1934, in Orville, Md. she was the daughter of the late George Posey and Mildred Thompson Posey. Doris was a lifelong resident of St.

Mary’s County. On June 19, 1954, she married her beloved husband, Howard Allen Buckler at St. Paul’s Church in Leonardtown, Md. Together they celebrated 59 wonderful years together before his passing in Oct. 2013. She spent many years working as a waitress and bartender at Earl’s Steakhouse, Black Steer, Jim’s Las Vegas, and the Halfway House. She also helped her husband on the tobacco farm and was a devoted mother and wife. She was also the family caretaker and took care of many of her family members and friends. She enjoyed karaoke and dancing. She was the family historian and remembered many events with accuracy and detail. However, her greatest pride and joy was her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved to spend as much time as possible with them. Doris is survived by her children, Randy S. Buckler (Sandy) of Mechanicsville, Md. and Gary S. Buckler of Lexington Park, Md.; her siblings, Ellen Burch, Allie Burch and Thomas Burch; 10 grandchildren; six great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; and many extended family and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her children Terry Lynn Buckler, Mark Steven Buckler, Dawn Bridgett Buckler, Tracy Jean Buckler and Alan Glenwood Buckler; and her granddaughter, Barbara Standish. A Memorial Service will be celebrated by Reverend Ann Strickler on Friday, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. at Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 21708 Mount Zion Church Rd., Mechanicsville, Md. 20659. Interment will be private. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 and/or ACTS, P.O. Box 54, Bushwood, Md. 20618. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Predeceased by her parents and siblings, Eugene Tullock and Mary Shoe. Shirley is survived by her husband Robah Ellis Garner Jr.; daughters Theresa Ann Gilbert and Brenda K. Kerper; son Jerry Eugene Garner Tullock; sisters Lois Overby and Betty Sheets; brother, Charles Dean Tullock, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Family received friends on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at BrinsfieldEchols Funeral Home, P.A. 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, Md. 20622. A service was held Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 10:30 a.m. led by Rev. Ann Strickler at Mt. Zion Methodist Church, 27108 Mt Zion Church Rd, Mechanicsville, Md. 20659 followed by interment at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 3221 Mattawoman Beantown Rd., Waldorf, Md. 20601.

Joseph Alphonsus Ridgell, 73 Joseph Alphonsus Ridgell, 73 of Springfield, Va. Passed away on Oct. 11 at Mount Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, Va. He was the son of Ruby R. Cheseldine and the late Joseph Vincent Ridgell.

He is survived by his children; Donna Marie Wise (Mike) of Benedict, Md., Thomas Vincent Ridgell of Waldorf, Md., his sister Betty Ann Gray (Pat) of Waldorf, Md., four grandchildren and three great grandchildren, and wife Jahel Ridgell of Springfield, Va. He graduated from Ryken Highs School in 1960. He was a member of the National Guard and of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department. Family and friends were received at the Cunningham Turch Funeral Home in Alexandria, Va. On Oct. 21 until interment at Mount Comfort Cemetery in Alexandria, Va.

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classes at CSM and I made the soccer team. I was 27 years old, which was about nine years older than most of my teammates. I was taking seven classes and working part time.” She knew that she couldn’t keep up the pace of working to support herself, pay for college tuition and attend CSM full-time in the nursing program. She applied for several scholarships and was overjoyed, she said, when she received the funds to continue her studies as CSM. “I have learned if you try your hardest you will accomplish what you have set your mind to... it just takes time. You cannot plant a seed today, and expect flowers tomorrow,” she said. Jenkins, valedictorian of Henry E. Lackey High School’s class of 2014, said that CSM was the best option for him. “While my initial decision to come to CSM was based on finances, I soon realized that CSM offered me so much more. Scholarships at CSM enabled me to concentrate on academics rather than finding a part-time job. This seriously improves the quality of my life. Also by receiving the funding I do, I am able to be a part of the CSM VEX robotics team--which was ranked 10th in the world last year--as well as a part of the math team and the engineering club. The scholarships enable me to enjoy the full college experience and have time to give back to the community through the VEX Robotics team by volunteering with elementary and middle school children,” said Jenkins. “Many of you are hearing in the news daily the staggering statistics about student loan debt and how more than 70 percent of college students have debt averaging $27,000. The most unfortunate statistic is that more than 30 percent of the students who take out college loans never finish college and have nothing to show for that debt,” said Gottfried. “This is why CSM is taking great strides to educate our students, their spouses and parents about the opportunity and wise decision to save more than $29,000 by starting college here at CSM for your freshmen and sophomore years.” Last year 1,762 CSM students transferred to 226 different four-year colleges in 45 states and the District of Columbia.

Scholarship recipients at the College of Southern Maryland began their Thanksgiving holiday a little early by showing their thanks and appreciation to donors at the Nov. 6 CSM Foundation Scholarship Reception at the La Plata Campus. For the 2015 fall semester, the foundation awarded more than $400,000 to students through 351 scholarships. Spring scholarships will be awarded in January 2016. CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried acknowledged scholarship donors for the difference they make in the lives of CSM students. “I am honored to recognize the many scholarship donors who are making an impact in our Southern Maryland community. They have chosen to partner with the CSM Foundation in keeping education affordable and accessible, which in turn enhances the health and welfare of our local economy.” Speaking to scholarship recipients, CSM Foundation Chair Rané Franklin said, “As an active member of the Southern Maryland community, I see the impact of CSM. Everywhere I turn there is something CSMrelated: a campus, a student, a program or an employee. That says a lot about CSM and its presence and you are now a part of this great tradition. On behalf of the CSM Foundation, I would also like to thank all of our donors for their strong support. You are providing a lasting impact on the lives of these students.” Two scholarship recipients spoke at the reception, Kara Merritt of Indian Head, who received the Chiaramonte Hope Scholarship, the GRPA Foundation scholarship and the Thomas Goldsmith Scholarship, and George Jenkins III of La Plata, who received the Albert L. Elder Jr. Family Memorial Scholarship, the CSM Alumni Association Scholarship, the Helen and Mickey Todd Scholarship, the International Systems Safety Society, Washington D.C. Chapter Scholarship and the CSM STEM Scholars Program Scholarship. Merritt, a nursing student, told donors that she always wanted to help others and that even as a child, she would care for her brothers and neighborhood kids when they had scraped knees. She served in the Navy and then decided to go to nursing school. “I moved to Southern Maryland, started taking

The Library at Mount Char, Scott Hawkins Carolyn and the other orphans have grown up under the tutelage of Father, an eons-old figure who’s amassed a library filled with the kind of information that ruins; once he’s gone missing it is up to Carolyn to restore order amongst the clan of his dangerous students. From first-time author, Scott Hawkins, The Library at Mount Char is a brooding fantasy unfolding against the backdrop of modern America, this library will remind you that knowledge is power. - Recommended for adults - Review by Cassie Koldewyn, Leonardtown Library

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The Princess and the Pony, Kate Beaton Princess Pinecone doesn’t want another cozy sweater for her birthday. She wants a cool warrior horse! But what she gets instead is a pony, who doesn’t appear impressive, in any way, shape, or form. Until the day of the Great Battle, when this princess and pony prove to be an unexpected force to be reckoned with! - Recommended for ages 3 to 7, Picture Books - Review by Tess Goldwasser

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Chesapeake Public Charter School Open Enrollment December 1 to 31 And Parent Information Sessions Being Held

The CPCS Open Enrollment will take place in December 2015. Two parent information sessions will be held at the school on December 1 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and December 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for prospective families. Applications are available on the school website (http://schools.smcps.org/cpcs)

and can be submitted electronically or in hard copy between December 1 and December 31. The lottery will be held in January with parents being notified of their status in February. Press Release

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Notice of Public Hearing: Child Care and Development Fund Plan (CCDF)

Maryland's Division of Early Childhood Development has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed plan for the Child Care and Development Fund. The public hearing is an opportunity for interested parties to publicly provide comment on what the Division should include in the plan response, including current and future goals. The CCDF plan focuses on providing quality child care services and subsidies for low income families. The hearing is scheduled as follows: Friday, January 15, 2016 1:30 – 3:00 Maryland State Department of Education Conference Room 6/7, 8th Floor 200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Any person who wishes to review or obtain a copy of the proposed plan should email TJ Bennett at tabatha.bennett@maryland.gov Written comments, via mail or e-mail, are welcomed and should be addressed to: Elizabeth Kelley, Director, Office of Child Care Division of Early Childhood Development 200 W. Baltimore Street, 10th Floor Baltimore, MD 21201 Elizabeth.kelley@maryland.gov Comments will be accepted through February 15, 2016. Press Release

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Commissioners Congratulate Citizens Academy Graduates After visiting various county departments and facilities for seven weeks 23 St. Mary’s County residents were awarded certificates for completing the 2015 St. Mary’s County Government Citizens Academy. Academy members received their certificates during a graduation ceremony and reception hosted by the commissioners. Participants gained an overview of county government operations and services. The free course is open to all county residents, 18 years of age and older. During its business meeting Commissioner President Randy Guy encouraged the graduates to take the next step in their involvement with county government. “Now that you’ve completed the Citizens Academy you are qualified to join one of our commissions. We need more active and involved citizens to join our committees because we can’t do it all.” The College of Southern Maryland also offered continuing education credits for those who missed no more than one session. The following persons received certificates for completing the 2015 Citizens Academy: Patricia Armstrong John Bergin Christine Bergmark Jacinta Bottoms-Spencer Danny Davis Justin Fiore

Margaret Forrest Linda Fry Judy Hayden Richard Hayden Chris Hernandez Jennifer Huntington Jeanette Kaufmann Julie Khalil Harry Lancaster Geneva Leon Roderick Lewis David Martoni Tammy Ogle Joy Potter Ann Rose Beth Roth Anna Yates The St. Mary’s County Citizens Academy is usually offered in September and October. Citizens interested in attending the 2016 Academy will be able to apply beginning in July 2016 at www.stmarysmd.com/SMCG-CitzensAcademy.asp. Photos from the ceremony can be found on the county’s flickr photostream at http://www. flickr.com/photos/stmaryscountygovernment/ sets/. Media outlets may publish photos from the photostream with the mandatory courtesy: “Photo courtesy St. Mary’s County Public Information Office.” Press Release

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Surviving Anzio… World War II Survivor, Book Signing By Crista Dockray Staff Writer

This is a fundraising event for St. George Catholic Church, part of the Archdiocese of Washington, a 503(c)(3) organization.

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Great Food: homemade soups, stuffed ham, chicken salad sandwich, and hot dogs.

Location: St. George Community Center 19197 St. George’s Church Rd. Valley Lee, MD 20692 (301) 994-0607

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Hospice Festival Of Trees Expands Activities

Annual Event Spreads Christmas Cheer And Benefits Hospice Care

Live Entertainment Schedule: 10:00 a.m. – Billy Breslin 10:00 a.m. – Flute Choir 11:00 a.m. – David Norris 12:00 p.m. – David Flood 1:00 p.m. – Barber Shop 2:00 p.m. – Gospel Choir 3:00 p.m. – Boot Scooters

Annual Festival of Trees: This year’s Festival of Trees is expanding to include more familyfriendly activities. Children will enjoy pictures with Santa, a holiday hand puppet make-it-take-it workshop ($10) and Santa’s Secret Shop where they can purchase gifts for their families. Adults are invited to participate in a live wreath make-it-take-it workshop ($25). Participants must register in advance for classes at www. wineanddesign.com/calendars/smc (within “Art Buzz Kids” and “Paint it Forward” December calendars). Date: Saturday, December 5 Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Snacks and photos with Santa: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Hospice Marketplace: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Silent auction bidding ends at 4:00 p.m. Location: Southern Maryland Higher Education Center

44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619 Cost: $5, adults; $3, seniors (60 and over); $1, children ages 4–12; and children under 3 are free (make-it-take-it workshops priced separately)

You are invited to start the holiday season with Hospice of St. Mary’s Festival of Trees events!

We deliver all trees and wreaths after the event to locations throughout St. Mary’s County. If you do not wish to have a new tree or wreath, you can choose which individual or group to donate to. This year’s main sponsor is Ausley Associates, Inc. For more information, please visit www.hospiceofstmarys.org or 301-994-3023.

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 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 eighteenth 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-along! Free and open to the public.

Success Story for Wild Bird’s Unlimited of St. Mary’s County Bird feeding and birdwatching go hand in hand this winter as evidenced by the variety of seed and feeders at the Wild Birds Unlimited in Lexington Park, MD. What better way to spend those quiet days after a snowfall, but on the sofa looking out as beautiful cardinals and other local winter birds feed on your deck or a close by tree? According to Barbara Whipkey, owner, the secret to success is fresh seed that is specially blended for the backyard birds of southern Maryland and that is the hallmark of every Wild Birds Unlimited store. Most people don’t realize how stale seed is when they purchase it and are disappointed that the birds don’t eat it! How would you like to eat stale crackers or seeds? This is just one reason to visit. The other is for gift buying. If you have someone on your list

who has everything and enjoys looking outside in the winter, the choices are unlimited! From heated birdbaths to feeders, let Barbara and her team give you great ideas that are sure to make someone VERY happy! Barbara started her business by first visiting the Maryland Small Business Development Center. This great organization assists with researching the market, drafting business plans and cash flow projections and more. Wild Birds Unlimited is located in the Lexington Village Shopping Center, 46400 Lexington Village Way #106, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Press Release

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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.

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MUSIC HOLIDAY CONCERT Happy Holidays To All Of You From All Of Us St. Luke UAME Church 45000 St. Luke Court Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Saturday, December 5, 2015 -‐-‐ 5:00PM

Come Out and Enjoy Yourself and Get Into The Holiday Spirit Featuring

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Donation: $10.00 – Tickets Will Be Sold At The Door (Food Will Be Sold)

Come Out As You Are and Be Bless!!

Joseph A. Jordan, Jr., Pastor Sis. Tangie M. Jordan, First Lady

Celebrate your favorite Christmas traditions with Historic Sotterley Plantation! Come out between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Dec. 12, to enjoy: Santa & Mrs. Claus, Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Children’s Crafts & Activities, Tractor Rides, Live Seasonal Music, Walk-throughs of our decorated Plantation House and more! There will also be many shopping opportunities for everyone on your Christmas list: Sotterley Museum Shop! Santa’s Secret Shop! Elves’ Mall! And Sotterley Garden Guild’s Seasonal Greens Sale! Join Sotterley in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year! Tickets at the gate are $8 a person, children under 2 are free! Kick-off the day early with Breakfast with Santa! We offer three seatings; 7:45, 8:30 and 9:15 a.m. Enjoy a hearty, delicious breakfast and visit Santa and Mrs. Claus without having to wait in a long line! Advanced reservations required, as those seats go fast! The cost of Breakfast with Santa is $18 per per-

son (which includes general admission for the day’s events) and requires advance reservations: www.sotterley.org. Make this Christmas event part of your family tradition! Proceeds from this event directly support Sotterley’s important educational programming. Press Release

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Month Long “Small Works” Holiday Art Show Artworks@7th (9100 Bay Ave., North Beach) As the Holiday season approaches, once again the artists of Artworks@7th have been busily preparing one-of-akind “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. 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. Annemarie Garden In Lights Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Art Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell) Runs from Friday, Dec. 4 through Saturday, Jan. 2; 6 to 9 p.m. each evening (weather permitting.) The show is closed Dec. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 24, 25. New this year, the light show will include musical lights and new walking paths, plus it will snow every Friday and Saturday night in the Winter Wonderland (weather permitting.) Annmarie Garden In Lights features hundreds of handmade “light sculptures” arranged in spectacular scenes, including a wild animal disco party, a galactic space adventure, a tribute to Maryland, ferocious dinosaurs, a glittering tour under the ocean, a colorful garden, as well as beautiful princesses and evil villains. Bring your camera for incredible family photo opportunities! Annmarie Garden In Lights also includes 23 nights of great bands and performers, along with the “Holiday I Spy” game for kids, great shopping, a Visit with Santa, the Hardesty Haven Holiday Café, and so much more! Special nights include: a Visit with Santa, Holiday Shopping Markets, Golf Cart Tours, Holiday Sweater Night, and Pet Night. Admission is $6; free for children (4 and under;) members free. For detailed information and a discount coupon, visit www.annmariegarden.org or call 410-326-4640.

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 301-645-1395.

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 Summerseat Farm’s Annual Christmas Open House Summerseat Farm House (26655 Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville)- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy holiday cookies and cider, visits with Santa, photos with Santa, Christmas music, Christmas craft room for the kids, hay rides, and visits with the farm animals. $5 per Family. For information, call 301373-6607 or 301-373-5858 or email info@summerseat.org. Book Signing Cecil’s Old Mill (Indian Bridge Rd., California)- noon to 3 p.m. Sonia DiTommaso Cucinotta will be available for a book signing on her book titled, “Surviving Anzio..Living in Nazi Italy 1943 and Beyond.” 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,)

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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. A Caliente Christmas Great Mills High School (21130 Great Mills Rd, Great Mills)- 3 p.m. Enjoy Ballet Caliente’s showing of Nutcracker Favorites and other Seasonal Dance Treasures. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.balletcaliente.com/box_office. html.

Sunday, Dec. 6 An Afternoon Delight Christ Episcopal Church (37497 Zack Fowler Rd., Chaptico)- 2:30 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-agift 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 Squad (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. Hughesville Baptist Church Psalms Singers Concert Hughesville Baptist Church (8505 Old Leonardtown Rd., Hughesville)- 6 p.m. The Psalm Singers will be presenting their annual musical, “A Tree Lot Christmas.” The Psalms Singers is a group of children from 4 years old through 6th grade. For more info on this event or our church, please go to our web site: www.hughesvillebaptist. com also like us on facebook. Office phone numbers are 301-884-8645 or 301-274-3672. Breakfast with Santa Father Andrew White School (22850 Washington St., Leonardtown)- 9 a.m. to noon. Ho! Ho! Ho! Enjoy a delicious breakfast of eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy, potatoes, fruits and pastries! Then get a chance to sit on Santa’s lap. Cost is adults: $8, Children 4 to 12: $5, 3 and under: free. While you’re there, allow your children to feel the joy of giving this Christmas when they buy presents at the Santa Shop. All gifts are $3. Shop for parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, and pets! After shopping, the gifts will be wrapped and ready to go under your tree. Silent Angel Memorial Bay District Volunteer Fire Department (46900 South Shangri-La Dr., Lexington Park)- 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend the Fourteenth Annual Silent Angel Memorial. The Silent Angel Memorial was founded in 2002 by Mrs. Eileen Bildman, after her son Kevin was tragically murdered in St. Mary’s County in November of 2001. During the ceremony, the families of homicide victims place an angel ornament on a Christmas Tree, and the name of each victim is read. Each ornament has the name of the victim and the date they became a “Silent Angel”. Our hope has been to bring the community together for a memorial service that provides comfort and support to the survivors of homicide. The foundation is non-profit and is supported solely by the community and sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.

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 Asso-

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ciate members interested in working with Unit 93 on our projects helping our veterans and our community.

Tuesday, Dec. 8 Snowy Scenes in Watercolor Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Art Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Member Cost is $140. Nonmember Cost is $150. Materials Fee: Bring your own or use the instructors supplies for $15 at class. Instructor is Nancy Thompson. Learn techniques to create wonderful snow scenes in watercolor - how to make the painting feel cold and snowy using color and value. We will create a snow scene from start to finish. This workshop is for all levels. Registration required. To register, call 410-326-4640. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Wednesday, Dec. 9 Around the World Geography Club Potomac Library (3225 Ruth B. Swann Dr., Indian Head)- 10 to 11 a.m. For ages 2 to 5. Each month we will learn about a different country, reading both non-fiction and picture books, singing songs, playing games and doing crafts. This month we’ll study Iceland! For more information, call 301-375-7375.

For ages 18 or older. The Mobile Career Center is a self-contained vehicle equipped with state-of-the-art telecommunications equipment capable of being deployed inside or outside of the vehicle. It allows the JobSource to offer a full array of employment, reemployment and employers services on the go. The Mobile Career Center contains a Greeter Workstation, a Resource Area, Employee Workspace and a Confidential Interviewing Space; Computer workstations and one computer server with the ability to accommodate additional people, through the use of wireless laptops that have Internet Access. The Mobile Career Center is ADA accessible with a working wheelchair ramp providing access for those with limited mobility. For more information, call 301-375-7375.

Friday, Dec. 11 CSM Barbershop Concert CSM Leonardtown Campus (22950 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown)- 8 p.m. 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. For information, contact bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301934-7828, or visit www.csmd.edu/ Arts.

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Thursday, Dec. 10 JobSource Mobile Career Center Potomac Library (3225 Ruth B. Swann Dr., Indian Head)- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ninth Annual Christmas Market All Saints Episcopal Church (100 Lower Marlboro Rd., Sunderland)- 10 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Expert craftsmen, gourmet cocoa, Glühwein, and home-baked goods make the 9th Annual Christmas Market the place to be. Rain, snow or shine! Free admission and parking. Proceeds benefit parish & community projects. Breakfast with Santa Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center (24005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown)- 8 to 11 a.m. Enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by the Forrest Center’s Culinary Arts students. Admission to this event, which includes breakfast, is $10 for adults, $5 for students and free for children 4 and younger. Escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday, enjoy some home cooking, and let the little ones check out the face painting room. Your children can even decorate their very own gingerbread man for $2. Santa’s Workshop will be available for children to purchase small gifts (most under $10.) Forrest Center students will assist the children. The gifts they purchase will be wrapped. For more information, contact Chef Amanda Granados at 301-475-0242, x28210 or aegranados@smcps.org. Holiday Craft Fair Jesus the Divine Word Church (885 Cox Rd., Huntingtown)- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All items for sale handmade by local crafters. Baked goods and lunch available for sale. Christmas Open House at Craft Guild Shop 26005 Pt. Lookout Rd. (Rt. 5, next to

MD Antique Ctr.,) Leonardtown- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You are invited to the Craft Guild Shop’s Christmas Open House. 10% off your total purchase. Come meet our artists and join us for some snacks, hot cider and winter time cheer. Shop from a wide variety of handmade ornaments, decorations, and other gift items for those special people on your gift list. Food bank donations welcomed. For additional information, please call 301-997-1644. Please join us.

Sunday, Dec. 13 Chesapeake Community Chorus Practice North Beach Union Church (8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach)- 4 to 6 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an all-volunteer chorus that raises funds for local charities, is looking to add singers to the chorus. No auditions are required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301-855-7477 or email him at lbrown9601@verizon.net.

Monday, Dec. 14 On Pins and Needles Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Rd., 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, or visit calvertlibrary.info.

CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY METHODIST CHURCH Hollywood United Methodist Church

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

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

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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

Entertainment

Adrian Legg at the Lime Lounge

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By Crista Dockray Staff Writer St. Mary’s County was fortunate to welcome Adrian Legg, a famous English guitar player, to the Lime Lounge last Tuesday. Legg’s music has been described as “impossible to categorize”, according to his home page, and he has been voted “guitarist of the decade” by Guitarist Magazine. Legg is in the United States touring for his new album. Doors opened for his show at 3 p.m. at the Lime Lounge in Lexington Park. Opening for him was local musician Dylan Galvin. Galvin played at 5 p.m. and Legg began his performance at 7 p.m. and played until 9 p.m. The show was sold out with more than 50 people in attendance. “It was one of the most engaged crowds I’ve ever seen,” said Galvin adding that everyone was really happy and blown away by Legg’s abilities. Legg played some of his most popular songs like “Irish Girl” and “A Waltz for Leah”. According to Galvin, everyone clapped along, perfectly on beat, to Legg’s country style song, “More Fun in the Swamp.” In between his songs, Legg told stories with what Galvin called a “wicked sense of humor.” Tickets were $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information on Adrian Legg, visit www.adrianlegg.com. For more information on Dylan Galvin, visit www.dylangalvin.com or look for him on social media.

Thursday, Dec. 3 George Dunn Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 7:30 p.m. Photos provided by Dylan Galvin

Nightcap Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 8 p.m. Jody’s Band Adrian Legg (left) and Dylan Galvin (right)

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Sunday, Dec. 6 Free Holiday Choral Concert Leonardtown Baptist Church (23520 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown) - 2 p.m. Chesapeake Choral Arts Society Presents “A Rutter Christmas” CSM Fine Arts Center (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) - 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7 Pizza and Pint Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 4 to 7 p.m.

CSM Jazz Ensemble Concert CSM La Plata (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) - 2 p.m. Music Holiday Concert St. Luke UAME Church (45000 St. Luke Ct. Piney Point) - 5 p.m.

Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 7 to 9:30 p.m. CSM Dance Performance: “The Magical Sounds of Winter” CSM Fine Arts Center (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) - 7:30 p.m.

Chesapeake Choral Arts Society Presents “A Rutter Christmas” CSM Fine Arts Center (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) 7:30 p.m.

The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net. Please submit calendar listings by noon on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

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