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“Only 20 percent of people infected will show symptoms. It’s scary.” —Dr. Meena Brewster, County Health Officer, on the nature of the Zika virus.

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Car Club Aims High For Charity By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

The charity ride known as Cruising Southern Maryland For Veterans is entering its fifth year of raising funds to support the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home and want to drive to their best year yet. In the past four years that the car club has driven its 100-mile route through Southern Maryland they have raised $40,000 for the home. “We want to get to $20,000 just for this year,” said event organizer John K. Parlett, owner of CMI Contractors in Charlotte Hall. The event started, Parlett said, when a group of friends with a common interest in cars got together and wanted to do more than just look at them. “Car shows are fun but we built them to drive them,” Parlett said, adding that they soon turned to using their cruise for the community’s benefit. The route will start with a car show on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend at

the Charlotte Hall park and ride on Three Notch Road, moving on to the Target store at La Plata Plaza for another car show, complete with musical entertainment, Parlett said. The cruise will move on to the town square of Leonardtown and then on to Hughesville and then down to its final stop at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Parlett said that the cars represented in the Southern Maryland cruise run the gamut between classic cars to cars seen on the street. “If it has wheels and it can go 100 miles then its welcome,” Parlett said. There is a $30 per vehicle entry fee and there are more than 40 sponsors for the event. Along with the car shows at each stop, there is a poker run along the route with the best hand at the end of the tour eligible for a portion of the proceeds. A 50/50 raffle will also be part of the cruise. guyleonard@countytimes.net

VA Looking At Clinic Sites By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Veterans Administration (VA) has settled on four properties in the Charlotte Hall area that fit their criteria for a new site to construct a new community based outpatient clinic (CBOC) to tend to the medical needs of veterans. Elected leaders and veterans alike have long awaited the CBOC here as a way to support the burgeoning needs of veterans who have returned from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other overseas deployments. According to VA documents issued to property owners locally, the CBOC is proposed to be 17,741 square-feet in footprint size; the VA documents stated that they may consider other sites that they find appropriate. The four preliminary selections are the result of a market survey the VA conducted in May of last year, documents showed. The first property is located near the intersection of Three Notch Road and Char-

lotte Hall Road. It’s just under 22 acres in size with 11 acres available for development, the second is located on Charlotte Hall Road and is 5.6 acres in size. The third site is located on Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall about one-quarter mile off of the main road and is just over three acres in size. The final site is also located on Three Notch Road and is 7.8 acres in size; it’s part of a 57.5-acre site that is set for development fo the Charlotte Hall Commerce Center, according to VA documents. The VA has stated that it has made no commitments to purchase any of the sites. “One or more of these sites may have an exclusive agreement with a developer to offer the site in response to this solicitation,” VA documents read. A CBOC is currently operating at the veterans home but has long been cited as needing more space and a dedicated facility to help veterans. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Audit Chides St. Mary’s City By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A state report released late last month has cited the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission for not having adequate controls over cash receipts, particularly over confirming whether they were deposited. The report, prepared by the Office of Legislative Audits, is a followup audit to one completed in 2013 that showed other problems including the one most recently cited. The report showed that in 2015 the historic commission collected about $474,000 in fees and other receipts and forwarded them to St. Mary’s College of Maryland for deposit but the audit stated this practice was deficient. “Independent verifications were not performed to help ensure that all collections were deposited,” the report stated. “Our review disclosed that the individual who performed the verifications to ensure recorded collections were forwarded to the college also processed the related collections. “Furthermore, the individual did not document the verifications.” This practice, according to the report, meant that there was little assurance that

the collections were actually forwarded to the college and properly deposited. The report stated that receipts that are recorded during the transaction must be confirmed to be deposited by an employee independent of the process, according to accepted accounting practices recognized by the Comptroller of Maryland. This was the only finding cited in the audit. The audit on the commission issued back in 2013 had cited the 17-member group for not forwarding the deposits it collected, a deficiency they corrected over the last three years. The college responded to this latest audit by stating that they “expected our support services at the St. Mary’s College of Maryland business office to the be the final step in the process, the independent verification that the cash receipts from the points of sale matched the deposit.” The commission’s response, signed by Regina Faden, the executive director and Douglas Hunter, the finance director, stated that they have since appointed a staff member who does not have access to the collections process to confirm deposits. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Mason Student Scholarships Awarded

Each year Thomas J. Shryock, Lodge 223, AF&AM recognizes three outstanding students for their academic achievements and community involvement. The Scholarship committee selects one student from each of the high schools and the tech center within our geographic location. This year’s recipients are Ms. Rose Nicole Young from Great Mills High School, Demartez Tre’Quan Thomas from the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center, Nathan Robert Seltzer from Leonardtown

High School. Each student will receive a $500 scholarship from Thomas J. Shryock, Lodge #223. From the three students selected, one will be chosen to receive a $500 Scholarship from the Grand Lodge of Maryland. This will be presented to them during the MCM Scholarship Banquet held at the Grand Lodge of Maryland, located in Cockeysville, Md. This year’s recipient for this scholarship award is Ms. Rose Nicole Young, a student from Great Mills High School.

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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Participates in Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day On Tuesday, May 10, the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services, along with Triad/SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together), held their annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in Hollywood, Md. Posting of the colors was presented by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Knights of Columbus, followed by the National Anthem, sung by students from the Leonardtown Middle School Chorus. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Chaplin Steve Kooy led the invocation, memorial service, and benediction, asking everyone to “honor those who put their lives on the line every day, and thank them for what they do.” Sheriff Cameron presented the opening remarks for the program saying, “They [law enforcement officers] have endured! Despite the danger of their jobs, they continue to serve. The manner in which they perform their jobs is an example for all of us.” He added, “We should be proud of them and thankful that each one of them is a person of demonstrated integrity and character, who chose to be a ‘guardian of the community.”

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High Speed Chase Leads To Assault Charges By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

A man who led local police on a high speed chase last week now faces firstand-second-degree assault charges for placing police in danger, according to court documents. Leonard Wade Zimmerman, 28, of Mechanicsville also faces charges of property destruction for driving his vehicle through a family’s field and destroying crops during the chase. Police attempted to check the welfare of a man driving around in circles in the parking lot of the shopping center on Merchant’s Lane — later identified to be Zimmerman — when Zimmerman f led after deputies tried several times to stop him in the parking lot. When officers were successful initially at stopping Zimmerman they tried to bring him out of the vehicle they found that he was unresponsive, leading them to believe he was driving under the inf luence. “Zimmerman was staring out of his front windshield with a blank look on his face,” police wrote in charging documents. Court papers show that when deputies tried to take him out of the car he

drove off with one of the officer’s arms still inside the vehicle. Zimmerman led police along Route 5, turning onto Fairgrounds Road and back onto Route 4, where he drove his vehicle off the road and into a field, destroying crops. He then turned onto Route 234 and headed towards Charles County, deputies from that county tried to stop Zimmerman but one of them was nearly struck in the attempt, police said. On the second attempt deputies from St. Mary’s were able to stop Zimmerman with a rolling roadblock maneuver, using a police cruiser. “Throughout the pursuit Zimmerman’s driving was erratic, he drove all over the road way, in mulitiple lanes, disregarding traffic control devices and had a speed f luctuating between 10 and 85 miles per hour,” police wrote in charging documents. After a brief struggle police were able to extricate Zimmerman from the vehicle and taken to MedStar St. Mary’s for a blood alcohol test before being incarcerated at the county detention center. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Animal Cruelty Case The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division is seeking information from the public that will lead to the identification of suspect(s) involved in an animal cruelty case. On May 8, 2016, Deputy J. Smith responded to the 40000 block of Dellabrooke Road in Mechanicsville, for the report of an injured animal. The investigation revealed a black pit bull mix with white paws, was suffering from visible lacerations to the right side of its neck caused by a suspected rope or

cable used as a leash for the dog. The complainant advised the dog was walking around the yard when the complainant noticed the deep laceration and immediately called the Sheriff’s Office. Animal control was contacted and transported the dog to a local Veterinary Hospital for treatment. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact Deputy J. Smith at Jason.Smith@stmarysmd.com or by phone at 301-475-4200, ext. *9029.

Thank you to all those citizens who participated in the DEA Drug Take Back Day on April 30th. 1. Laplata Brk, 6 bags, total weight: 204 lbs 2. Glen Burnie Brk., 9 bags, total weight: 162 lbs 3. Rockville Brk., 5 bags, total weight: 116 lbs

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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 timesobits@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

Linda Diane Gurzell Linda Diane Gurzell, 72, of Hollywood, MD, died on May 5, 2016 in her home. Born December 1, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Elmer McConkey and Mary McConkey. Linda enjoyed reading, sewing and crafts. She retired from the Federal Government after 30 years of service. She loved trees and vacationing in Nags Head. Her joy was living with her daughter / son in law and watching her grand- daughters grow up. Linda is predeceased by her parents; brothers, Paul McConkey, Peewee McConkey; sisters, Shirley Downey and Vickie McConkey. Linda is survived by her children Susan R. Gray (William) of Hollywood, MD, Paul E. Ratliff Jr. (Elizabeth) of West Virginia; brothers, Ronald McConkey, Skippy McConkey; grandchildren, Jenna Gray, Kristina Gray, Julian Ratliff, and Trevour Ratliff. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to: St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1232, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Family will welcome friends for Linda’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM followed by a service at 7:00PM at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622.

Agnes “Piggy” Cecilia (Abell) Joy Agnes “Piggy” Cecilia (Abell) Joy, 77, of Hollywood, MD passed away at her home on May 3, 2016. She was born, the youngest of 8 children, on November 22, 1938 in Hollywood, MD to the late Ethelbert and Mary Louise

Abell. Piggy was a homemaker and full-time family woman. In her younger years, she enjoyed playing softball with her husband, Buddy, coaching on the sidelines. She loved to play Bingo and was always up for a game of Pitch. She and Buddy loved hosting pool parties at their home and were notorious for their creative Halloween costumes. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and had more friends (that are more like family) than we can count. In addition to her parents, Piggy was predeceased by her beloved husband, Sherman (Buddy) Joy, her brother, Bert Abell, and her sisters, Irene Hayden, Anita Hayden, and Margaret Jane Mattingly. Piggy is survived by her children: Pam Bohmann (Glenn), Bubby Joy (Pam), Dawn Tennyson (Robbie), and Bobby Joy

(Margaret). Also left grieving her loss are her sisters: Dorothy Clarke, Mary Lou Bassford, and Theresa Spalding. She also leaves behind 9 grandchildren: Brandy Sutor (Rob), Chad Joy (Louise), Josh Bohmann (Annie), Erin Johnson (Brad), Jackie Ellis (Tyler), Tanor Joy, Montana Joy (Daniel Harris),Connor Joy, and Garrett Joy. Missing their Mommom Piggy will be her great-grandchildren: Owen, Evan, and Alex Sutor, Ryan, Gavin, and Isabella Joy, and Wesley Johnson. Lastly, Piggy leaves behind a long list of friends and extended family whom she loved so much. Family and friends will be received for Piggy’s Life Celebration on Monday, May 9, 2016 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm with prayers beginning at 7:00pm at Brinsfield Funeral Home, PA, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Raymond Schmidt on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 11:00am at St. John’s Francis Regis Catholic Church, 43927 St. John’s Rd., Hollywood, MD 20636. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, 26325 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and grandsons-in-law. Honorary pall-bearers will be her 7 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, PO Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650; The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, PO Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636; or The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636. Condolences may be made at www. brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Norma Jean Norman Norma Jean Norman, 77, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on May 2, 2016 at MedStar Georgetown Hospital, in Washington, DC. She was born on March 21, 1939, in Washington, DC, to the late Robert Ray and Euzelia Estelle Palmer Strain. Norma married her beloved husband, Don O. Norman, and together they celebrated nearly 26 wonderful years together. She was employed with the Washington Daily News for 20 years before it went out of business, and then worked for NOAA until her retirement in 1990. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, sewing hats for cancer patients, and making teddy bears and blankets for children. She was a much loved regular attendee of Grace and Peace Presbyterian Church, where she served faithfully in the hospitality ministry. Norma is survived by her husband, Don O. Norman; her children, Denise Markward (Kirk) of Bowie, MD, Cari Morrison (Matt) of Leonardtown, MD and Nancy Auld (Ed) of Great Mills, MD; eleven grandchildren; her siblings, Ruth Gage of Harrisburg, PA, Harry Strain of Mitchellville, MD, Marlene Mills of King of Prussia, PA, and Bryon

Strain of Powhatan, VA. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Strain, David Strain, Howard Strain, and a sister, Doris Walsh. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 11:00am, at Grace and Peace Presbyterian Church, 22646 Benswood Road, California, Maryland 20619. Condolences may be made to www. brinsfieldfuneral.com

Stuart Lee Geisbert, Jr. Stuart Lee Geisbert, Jr., age 88, of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House of Charles County on Monday, May 2, 2016. Born on July 18, 1927, in Frederick, Maryland, he was the son of the late Stuart Lee and Mabel Elizabeth (Stup) Geisbert. Stuart enjoyed hunting for Indian artifacts, camping, gardening, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed working crossword puzzles, watching old Western movies, playing poker monthly with his friends and Nationals baseball. Most of all, he enjoyed sharing his life with Billie, his wife of 62 years and his family.

Preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Joshua Geisbert, and brother, Richard E. Geisbert, Stuart is survived by his wife, Billie Joan (Inglis) Geisbert; son, Stuart L. Geisbert III (Shirley) and daughters Sandy Ondrejcak (Jack) and Stacey Wilson (Bobby); 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Stuart is also survived by his sisters, Annabelle Wright and Francis Fouche. Stuart was a decorated Korean War Veteran having served from 1950 to 1953. After military service, he married the love of his life, Billie Inglis, on January 1, 1954. He owned LaPlata Farm Supply for 30 plus years until his retirement. He and Billie remained involved in the community until his death. He was adored by all of his family and will be loved and missed by everyone. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 13, 2016 for a Memorial Gathering from 5-7 pm with a Memorial Life Celebration at 7 pm at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 with Pastor Ann Strickler officiating. In lieu of flowers, you may make a contribution in Stuart Geisbert’s name to: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mt. Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659, Smile Train, P.O. Box 96231, Washington, DC 20090-6231, or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

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Health Officials Sound Warning On Zika Virus By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Local health officials say they have been constantly screening at risk patients, specifically pregnant women and those who have traveled to certain countries, for the Zika virus. They have not found any infected here yet, they say, but St. Mary’s County could be particularly at risk. Dr. Meena Brewster, the county’s Chief Health Officer, said that St. Mary’s proximity to water and the sheer amount of rain experienced this spring means that a particularly virulent mosquito season could come this year. Mosquito bites and sexual contact are the two main modes of transmission, or vectors, for the virus that has caused mulitiple birth defects in infants throughout Latin America over the past several months. “The greatest concern is that it’s causing birth defects,” Brewster told The County Times. “It’s halting brain development in the baby.” The virus has been linked to a condition called mircocephaly, or a shrinking of the child’s skull, brought about by the halting of the child’s brain development while in the mother’s womb. In adults the virus has been known to cause neurological disorders like Guillain-Barre Syndrome as well as encephilitis, or an inflammation of the brain. The virus has not proven to be fatal yet but health officials are not certain of all the affects of the virus on those most at risk. “People don’t know how serious this is,” said Terry Prochnow, director of Public Health Preparedness and Response. “We don’t know the long term risks for women or children.” Women who are infected with Zika pass the infection on to their children, the infection can come through either a mosquito bite or from sexual contact with an infected male.

The sexual contact aspect of how the virus is transmitted is one of the most insidious things about the disease. “The virus can remain in a man’s semen for at least six months,” said Patty Hall, the health department’s infectious disease specialist. This means that an infected man can continue to spread the disease for months if he has multiple sexual partners. That is particularly troubling, Brewster said, since just a small fraction of people who are infected with the virus actually exhibit symptoms. “Only 20 percent of people infected will show symptoms,” Brewster said. “It’s scary.” This means that infected men could continue to pass the virus on to women with whom they have sexual contact without any idea they are doing so, and those women could pass on that virus to their child. Infected women can even pass the virus on if they become pregnant, not just if they are currently with child. Symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain and even conjunctivitis or blood shot eyes. Brewster said that the virus was first discovered decades ago and has had subsequent small outbreaks but starting this year saw its first international outbreak, spreading across Central and South America and the Caribbean. Health officials are still trying to discover all they can about the virus. “We have a lot of unknowns,” Brewster said. “It seems like every week we’re learning something new.” Brewster said the mosquito that carries the virus, the aedes variety divided into two subspecies known as aegypti and albopictus, are projected to be a significant part of the mosquito population this summer locally. Mosquitos propogating here could spread the virus by biting an infected person who might have contracted it from travel to areas were the virus has been prevalent. The particular nature of this type of mosquito is important since it does not need a large amount standing water

to breed and it actively seeks out humans as a source of its blood meals. Brewster said health officials are expecting a worse mosquito season this summer than in recent memory. The aedes mosquito “can breed in something as small as a soda cap,” Prochnow said, and according to Brewster it stays within 150 yards of human populations from the time it hatches until the time it dies. The best way to avoid an infected mosquito bite is to eliminate standing water sources that can collect around the home, Brewster said. The health department is actively working with area health providers to screen potentially infected patients who meet the criteria of exhibiting symptoms, sexual contact with an infected person or travel to a locality with the virus, Brewster said. Pregnant women who travel to locations where the virus is prevalent are also of prime concern, Brewster said. Screenings have come at the rate of about one or two a week since February when the health department started looking for the virus. Brewster said that the public has been mostly oblivious to the danger’s posed by the virus; possibly because it has remained in tropical climates. But the disease is already here, she said. “They don’t realize that there are Zika cases in Maryland already,” Brewster said. There are currently 472 cases in the United States with 12 cases in Maryland. So far there have not been in any case in St. Mary’s. “That could change at any time,” Brewster said. “We have tests pending.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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I wholeheartedly agree with Scott Nieman, Asking for better Service from Metrocast. About a year ago we cancelled our TV service with them and switched to one of the local satellite companies and are very glad we did. However we are still saddled with Metrocast internet as there is no FIOS in our area. I gave up my Metrocast email address because when I bought my new computer their current program could not accommodate Windows 8, or so they told me. I switched all my addresses to a new Outlook address. Now emails from Metrocast email accounts cannot go to Outlook, Hotmail, or Live addresses just to name a few. This has been ongoing since March. After several calls to Metrocast they say there is nothing they can do, that Microsoft is blocking many (not all) of their emails. Meanwhile I am missing important emails from friends with Metrocast accounts with

no other course of action. Perhaps you use a Metrocast email address and have wondered why your friends are not answering you? It is because they never received your email!!! This is rinky dinky to say the least. In today’s day and age emails should go out quickly and accurately. Metrocast is providing inferior service and I see no reason why St. Mary’s County has to suffer because of them. I would ask our county officials to look into this matter and act accordingly. I would ask Metrocast to clean up, repair, and do what it takes to provide the service for which we dearly pay. I am also frustrated and beyond fed up with Metrocast and the poor service it provides. Karen King Hollywood, Md.

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Ah, politics, finally, it’s down to Mrs Clinton versus Mr Trump, barring indictment or brokered convention. It’s very clear on the one hand Clinton demands that women in general and she in particular be treated equally with men, with whatever that entails. However, on the other hand, as Democrat candidate for president, she gleefully retorts she is a woman and will surely play the woman card all the way, dwarfing even that of her party’s other handy gimmick, the race card. Repeated, almost nauseating ads will soon roll around the clock. And whereas the great debates are some time off, soon, both party’s nominees will be engaging in mock scenarios with fellow team players who will have thoroughly studied their candidate’s respective rival. The twain will be schooled in avoiding his/her opponent’s strengths while capitalizing on any perceived weaknesses. Trump, as Republican outsider is yet limited in his knowledge and scope regarding classified government matters. However, the underdog will soon be authorized such in his need to know status and will be officially spun-up on critical issues of national and international importance and learn further of flawed democrat policies. And he will fully recognize Clinton’s missteps and outright failures in concert with her party’s characteristic spins (between incessant uh’s, um’s and ah’s ad nauseaum) ever so capably generating public sympathy and acceptance. During upcoming debates, in his opening remarks, Trump should fully declare that, as president, just as in his world of business, he will settle for nothing less than equal opportunity treatment for all women, without exception. Barring taxpayer funded abortions, he can cite his plans as president to provide for a wide range of women’s health needs. Trump should clearly announce his awareness that Clinton embodies gender equality. Further, he should add that although very much a lady, she is his worthy opponent and he neither seeks to diminish her gender nor favor her for such. Trump should exclaim, Hillary, I know you’d have it no other way. He should then divulge, therefore, regardless of gender, she can be assured he will treat her as he would any political contender for the most revered office of president of these United States. Trump can then lunge forward swinging verbally as if his opponent were a fellow heavyweight champion possessing all the power of Washington, the media and Hollywood, as indeed Clinton does. Thus, this champ must be trumped decisively. While carefully maintaining good posture, no

holds are to be barred on Trump’s part, save his undesirable and all to often facial gestures and colorful street lingo. This is the ideal opportunity with which he can interface respectfully yet conclusively with this, his absolute most heavily favored, politically astute and evasive opponent to date. For Trump to do any less will result in the reigning liberal champ (buoyed by her husband and former boss) heralded as the well qualified candidate to lead this nation. Barring a knockout on Trump’s part, even with unanimous points scored, liberal obliged media will continue spinning things entirely in Clinton’s favor as they collectively seek to destroy him by any means possible. Even though outsider Trump beat-out 16 other republican contenders in the primaries these former candidates enjoyed no favor with liberal media, just as he doesn’t. Under no circumstance will media break rank with their own. It’s just not in their genes even though a Trump presidency with a fully qualified conservative cabinet, along with projected Supreme Court nominees (thus generating plenty of work on their behalf) would afford limitless opportunities to lambaste and deride him throughout his 4/8 years service. And especially so if at any time Trump should err and resort to the handy practice habitually employed of the current president. That being whining about his abysmal inheritance (even though he wanted the job) while craftily blaming his own liberal policy failures on one who had long since left office. Americans must be fully informed of conveniently concealed and glossed-over failures of both Clinton and her democrat party. And Trump is the person to do it. If his debate performance incorporates these simple recommendations, in concert with his exhibiting a substantive grasp of the issues, the White House can be his. By the good Lord’s grace and willingness of the American people this nation can be healed. The city on a hill will shine brightly as America manifests greatness again. Those who oppose us will tremble, some, i.e., ISIS, for the very first time, while our allies recommit their trust and reliance, i.e., Israel. So, Donald, the ring is being readied for you to generate the deal of your life. You can drive Miss Hillary, mad, back to Chappaqua to retire as grandma in chief, or you will be very fired and America will continue to flounder under duress in her further “fundamental transformation”... Chester Seaborn Mechanicsville, Md.

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LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ST. MARY’S COUNTY MARYLAND CIVIL NO. 18-C-16-000332

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ST. MARY’S COUNTY, MARYLAND

And All unknown owners of property described below, their heirs, devisees and personal representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, administrator, grantees, assigns, or successors in right, title and interest and any and all person having or claiming to have an interest in the property described as: 25:1210 Acres, Plat 57/120, Cleopatra Curtis Survey with account number 05-006805.

Paradise Point LLC c/o Lucas I Danise, Esq. 406 5th Street NW Washington, DC 20001 Plaintiff, V.

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Coastal Land Development, LLC 43173 Woodward Avenue Suite 355 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302

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Serve on Resident Agent: Kevin A Carter 43173 Woodward Avenue Suite 355 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302 And St. Mary’s County, Maryland Serve: Christine L. Kelly, County Treasurer Office of Treasurer P. O. Box 642 23150 Leonard Hall Drive Patuxent Building Leonardtown, MD 20650 And St. Mary’s County, Maryland (for Maryland Annotated Code 14-836(b)(1)(v) purposes only) Serve: George R. Sparling, County Attorney P. O. Box 653 23115 Leonard Hall Drive Potomac Building Leonardtown, MD 20650 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ST. MARY’S COUNTY, MARYLAND CIVIL No. 18-C-16-000329 Paradise Point LLC c/o Lucas I. Dansie, Esq. 406 5th Street NW Washington, DC 20001

The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in all that parcel of land situated in the County of St. Mary’s, Maryland, described as: 25.1210 Acres, Plat 57/120, Cleopatra Curtis Survey with account number 05-006805 sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of St. Mary’s and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid, although more than six (6) months and one (1) day from the date of the sale has been expired. IT IS THEREUPON this 21st day of March, 2016 by the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having general circulation in St. Mary’s County once a week for three (3) successive weeks before 21st day of May, 2016, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 21st day of May, 2016, and redeem the property and answer the Complaint or thereafter a Judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Joan W. Williams Clerk

Clarence William Taylor 1438 Ridge Place SE Washington, DC 20020-5641 And Melvin Taylor 1438 Ridge Place SE Washington, DC 20020-5641

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Ralph Taylor 1438 Ridge Place SE Washington, DC 20020-5641

John Leon Taylor 1438 Ridge Place SE Washington, DC 20020-5641 Serve: Lawrence H. Taylor, P.R. The Estate of John Leon Taylor 5367 Blaine St. NE Washington, DC 20019 And

And Serilda Dorothy Godfrey 1438 Ridge Place SE Washington, DC 20020-5641 And St. Mary’s County, Maryland

CIVIL NO. 18-C-16-00330 Paradise Point LLC c/o Lucas I. Danise, Esq. 406 5th Street NW Washington, DC 20001 Plaintiff, v. Josephine Cecilia Ball c/o John M. Young 611 County Road 3351 Kempner, TX 96539-5946 And St. Mary’s County, Maryland Server: Christine L. Kelly, County Treasurer Office of Treasurer P. O. Box 642 23150 Leonard Hall Drive Patuxent Building Leonardtown, MD 20650 St. Mary’s County, Maryland (for Maryland Annotated Code 14-836 (b) (1)(v) purpose only) Serve: George R. Sparling, County Attorney P. O. Box 653 23115 Leonard Hall Drive Potomac Building Leonardtown, MD 20650 and All unknown owners of property described below, their heirs, devisees and personal representative and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right, title

Serve: Christine L Kelly, County Treasurer Office of Treasurer P. O. Box 642 23150 Leonard Hall Drive Patuxent Building Leonardtown, MD 20650 And

and interest and any and a persons having or claiming to have an interest in the property described as: 1.50 Acres Three Notch Rd Dameron with account number 01-000764. Defendants. Notice Order of Publication The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in all that parcel of land situated in the County of St. Mary’s, Maryland, described as: 1.50 Acres Three Notch Rd Dameron with account number 01-000764. Sold by the Collector of Taxes for County of St. Mary’s and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid, although more than six (6) moths and one (1) day from the date of the sale has been expired. IT IS THERUPON this 14th day of March, 2016 by the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s, Maryland, ORDERED, that this notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having general circulation in St Mary’s County once a week for three (3) successive weeks before the 14th day of May, 201, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 14th day of May, 2016, and redeem the property and answer the Complaint or thereafter a Judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights and redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Joan W Williams, Clerk

executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right, title and interest and any and all persons having or claiming to have an interest in the property described as: 7.50 Acres E/S Compton Road with account number 03-031365. Defendants.

St. Mary’s County, Maryland (for Maryland Annotated Code 14836(b)(1)(v) purposes only) Serve: George R. Sparing, County Attorney P. O. Box 653 23115 Leonard Hall Drive Leonardtown, MD 20650 And All unknown owners of property described below, their heirs, devisees and personal representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees,

NOTICE ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in all that parcel of land situated in the County of St. Mary’s, Maryland, described as: 7.50 Acres E/S Compton Road with account number 03031365 sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of St. Mary’s and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff. The Complaint states, among other things that the amounts

necessary for redemption have not been paid although more than six (6) months and one (1) day from the date of the sale has been expired. IT IS THEREUPON this 14th day of March, 2016, by the Circuit Court of St. Mary’s, Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having general circulation in St. Mary’s County once a week for three (3) successive weeks before the 14th day of May, 2016, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 14th day of May, 2016, and redeem the property and answer the Complaint or thereafter a Judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights and redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Joan W. Williams, Clerk

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LEGAL NOTICE In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland Case No.: 18-C-15-00642 The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she seeks to change her name from Mary Elizabeth Milburn to Mary Elizzabeth SpicerBarnes. The petitioner is seeking a name change for the following reason: Got married in 1987 and marriage only lasted 90 days. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 1st day of June, 2016. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought. A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection.

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IN THE MATTER OF WYATT AUSTIN MUDD FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO WYATT AUSTIN MEERING BY AND THROUGH HIS FATHER TRAVIS AUSTIN MEERING In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland Case No.: 18-C-15-001169 The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which he seeks to change his name from Wyatt Austin Mudd to Wyatt Austin Meering. The petitioner is seeking a name change for the following reason: So that he has the same last name as his father and his little brother. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 30th day of May, 2016. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought. A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection. JOAN W. WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland 05-12-16

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Fleet Reserve Association Branch 93 Awards Checks for Annual Essay Contest Winners at St. Michael’s School

Pictured left to right, Tom Vatter FRA Branch 93 President and East Coast Regional Vice President, Jenna Owens, 8th Grade winner, Mikaila Sullivan 8th Grade runner-up, Emily Turner, 7th Grade runner-up, Rob Reed, FRA Branch 93 Essay Contest Chairman and St. Michael’s School 7th & 8th Grade English teacher Julie Weller, receiving the checks for the annual Essay Contest winning entries. FRA sponsors an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of American- ism and patriotism among our country’s youth. FRA’s Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled. Students are invited to submit a 350-word essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch before the Dec. 1 deadline. Local winners are forwarded for competition at the regional level and regional winners compete for national prizes. The Grand National winner will receive $5,000, with additional prizes for the top three essays in each grade category ($2,500 for first place, $1,500 for second place, and $1,000 for third place). Each national winner will receive an attractive plaque citing his/her achievement, and every entrant judged at the national level receives a certificate of recognition. Additional prizes may be awarded to students winning at local and regional levels of competition.

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THE TURTLE STORY All ages welcome on Saturday, May 21 Come learn about the evolution of turtles on Saturday, May 21 at the Calvert Marine Museum. Dr. Hans-Dieter Sues will present “The Turtle Story: The Origin and Evolution of an Unusual Body Plan” at 2:30 p.m. The lecture is free and open to the public. Dr. Hans-Dieter Sues, Curator of Vertebrae Paleontology at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History specializes in Paleozoic and Mesozoic tetrapods (four-limbed vertebrates). He is editor and author of several research publications.

This talk is sponsored by the Clarissa and Lincoln Dryden Endowment for Paleontology at the Calvert Marine Museum. ### The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors, military with valid I.D. and AAA members, and $4.00 for children ages 5 to 12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Google+, Instagram and Pinterest.

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SMILE Livestock Show for Youth, June 24 to 26. Registration is now open for the annual Southern Maryland Invitational Livestock Expo (SMILE) on June 24 through June 26, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown. The SMILE show includes fitting and showing and market and breeding competitions for domestic livestock species of beef and dairy cows, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and guinea pigs plus educational and social activities for youth in agriculture.

Youth competitors from all five Southern Maryland counties (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s) are eligible to participate. Links to entry forms, classes and the daily show schedule can be found at the SMILE Facebook page and on the SMILE show website at smile-inc.org. Entries are due (postmarked) by May 25, 2016. SMILE is organized by SMILE Board and sponsored by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) and others.

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Books for Bikes

On May 9th Mr. Colin Boynton of the Thomas J. Shryock Lodge #223 of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons in Hollywood Md., along with Dr. Curtis Alston, the principal of Lexington Park Elementary presented two students with vouchers for new bicycles from the Patuxent Adventure Center. Nicholas Osborne and Jurnee Milburn were selected in the first and second grade drawing to win these bicycles as part of the Books for Bikes program, a pilot program the Lodge is hoping to expand to additional schools next year. The drawing for third and fourth grades will occur at 9 a.m. on May 12. Books for Bikes encourages recreational reading by elementary school students through the incentive of increased reading correspondingly increasing the individual student’s odds of winning a new bike at the end of the year. This program was sponsored and funded by generous contributions of the Pax Velo Cycling Club, Holmes-Tucker International Incorporated, the Patuxent Adventure Center, Avian LLC and the Thomas J. Shryock Lodge #223. For more information or help with donations, contact Thomas J. Shryock at tjs223lodge@gmail.com.

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Minecraft Mania Lexington Park Library will hold a Minecraft Mania program for ages 6 – 14 on Monday, May 23 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Registration is available on www.stmalib.org. Share strategies with other Minecrafters, explore new terrain, gather raw materials and create amazing structures. Department of Aging and Human Services Session Lexington Park Library will host the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services on Tuesday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services provides a wide variety of programs and services to the county’s residents. Sarah Miller, Community Programs and Outreach Manager, will give a presentation, followed by a question and answer session, about the opportunities available to the county’s senior residents. No registration required. Computer Basics 4: Introduction to Email Lexington Park Library will a Computer Basics 4: Introduction to Email class on Tuesday, May 24 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Part four of a four part series. Set up your personal email account and learn how to compose an email. Explore various email

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providers and the features and tools they offer. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188 Introduction to Genealogy Leonardtown Library will hold an Introduction to Genealogy class on Wednesday, May 25 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn about free websites to start your genealogy search. Also covers the library’s databases, U.S. Census, Social Security Death index and more. Knowledge of Internet required. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-475-2846. Getting Involved: Learning Outside the Classroom High-school students are invited to join AmeriCorp VISTA and St. Mary’s College of Maryland students to discuss Getting Involved: Learning Outside the Classroom. While some learning takes place in the classroom, most of your time in college will involve out-of-class experiences. Tonight, we will talk about the importance of being involved in college and how it can help you land a job once you graduate. This is a drop-in program from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 26 at Leonardtown Li-

brary. No registration required. Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass Lexington Park Library will hold Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass on Thursday, May 26 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Travel through a whimsical world, and help Alice become queen. Celebrate Humpty Dumpty’s un-birthday, and play a game of croquet. All ages, no registration required. Library Closed for Memorial Day All three branches of the St. Mary’s County Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 30.

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Members of The American Legion Ridge Post 255 will observe Memorial Day with a ceremony and a motor cycle rumble on Monday May 30, 2016 at 11 a.m. to honor the veterans. The public is invited to join us at the Ridge Post Home on Rout 5 for this event. Americans pay tribute on Memorial Day to those who fell in battle defending our country. The observance had its beginnings following the Civil War when Southerners marked the graves of those who died fighting for the Confederacy. Today, we honor all of America’s war dead – those who died that freedom might live. “Their selfless sacrifice spans the history of America, from the Revolutionary War thru today’s Military Operations,” said Commander Skip Disharoon. “These patriots left their homes and families when their country called and gave the last full measure of devotion in defense of freedom.” Members of The American Legion Ridge Post 255 salute their fallen comrades and ask that all St. Mary’s County citizens pause to remember America’s fallen sons and daughters on this Memorial Day. Formed at the conclusion of World War I by freedom-loving veterans who wanted to ensure that the fallen comrades would be cared for, The American Legion today has over 3 million members and is the nation’s largest veterans organization. “We want everyone in St. Mary’s County to know that The American Legion is ‘Still Serving America’ and will continue to serve this country, our state, and our community in the years ahead,” says Ridge Post Commander Skip Disharoon. Any questions please feel free to contact the post at 301-872-5349.

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Craft Tip of The Week

This weeks tip is for sewers. Always have two pair or scissors - one for fabric only and one for paper only. Never use fabric scissors for cutting paper or any other type of material. The fabric scissors when used for another purpose will never cut a clean sharp edge. P.S. Warn family members to never under any circumstance use your fabric scissors for anything other than fabric. Also it helps if you have a colored ribbon attached to the paper and fabrics scissors marked with the words “fabric” and “paper” on it.

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Ridge Elementary Robotics Team Wins World Design

Lexington Park, MD – May 9, 2016 - Ridge Elementary School might be one of the smallest elementary schools in St. Mary’s County, but that doesn’t keep students from achieving great things. The RES Rockets robotics team claimed the top award in its division for robot design, proving that big things really do come in small packages. The 2016 VEX World Championship was held late last month in Louisville, Design Award Team Photo RES.jpg - Ridge Elementary School Robotics Team, RES Rock and Roll Rockets KY, and hosted the Team members (left to right front row) Jasemine Edison, Destiny Deshields, Grace Anderson, Gabriel top 1,000 teams from Cannavo, Luis Quinones and Connor Tomasic. Coach David Cannavo (back row) around the world. With more than accomplish the game challenge. 16,000 participants from 30 nations, the In addition to the “robotic” elements of the 2016 World Championship was the largest VEX IQ program, teams participate in an robotics competition ever held. Teams range “academic” element by completing a STEM from elementary through university level, research project. The RES Rockets project all looking for the chance to be named the was “How Oyster Reefs Can Save the Bay.” world’s best. The team partnered with St. Mary’s River With 150 of the best teams in the world Watershed Association to complete their competing in the elementary school divi- project. After months of research and prepasion, the Rockets had their work cut out for ration, the team presented their project to the them. Three days of competition included SMRWA Board of Directors and received a programming skills, driver skills, STEM certificate naming them “Stewards of the research presentation, 10 Alliance matches Bay.” The board also unanimously approved and the judges’ interviews. By the end of the a motion naming the RES Rockets team as second day, the team had completed all ele- partners in saving the bay. ments of the competition except eight alliAs if winning a trophy was not achieveance … or so they thought. ment enough, the team also can take great “We knew we had done well with the pride in obtaining a perfect score (173) in its STEM presentation and the initial judging alliance match with its partners from China. session, but when two sets of judges came They were the first alliance to get a perfect back to interview the team a second time, score and only one of three for the entire I knew they were being considered for one tournament. Although neither team was able of the big awards. I just wasn’t sure which to communicate with each other due to lanone. Once the judges asked the team to pull guage barriers, they didn’t let that stand in up their autonomous program on the lap- their way in mastering the game field. top, I figured it was for design,” said David This is the team’s second trip to the world Cannavo, the team’s coach. “Receiving the competition in as many years. The RES RoDesign Award is an accomplishment at any botics program began in 2014-2015 school level of competition, but having earned it at year as a pilot program to introduce VEX IQ the World level is amazing. All their hard robotics at the elementary level. Thanks to work paid off and I’m super proud of them!” a generous equipment donation by Northrop The Design Award is presented to the Grumman, the program was able to field team that demonstrates a solid approach to two teams this season. the design process, project management, “It is through the generosity of our comtime; and team organization. The RES munity that RES students are able to experiRockets’ Engineering Notebook described ence robotics. I have no doubt that some of how they created and implemented an effi- the students will go on to become engineers, cient and productive process to manage their programmers, or other STEM professiontime and accomplish their project goals. The als due to their participation in robotics. team was able to impress the judging team It is truly a wonderful tool to get students with their knowledge of the engineering engaged and interested in STEM education process as well as their design and imple- and careers, ” said Sandra Kerner, principal mentation of programming techniques to of Ridge ES.

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Month Long Angel Wings and Things St. Michael’s Church (16560 Three Notch Rd., Ridge) Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed Easter weekend. We have a huge selection of winter clothes, coats, shoes, and so much more. We also have a great baby room, kids’ toy room, and tons of wonderful winter items. All items are in terrific shape, and very reasonably priced. We look forward to having you visit us! For any questions, please contact Marti Lloyd at St. Michael’s School, at 301-872-5454. Open Skate Nights Leonard Hall Recreation Center (23145 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown)- every Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m. Looking for an evening of roller skating fun? Well, strap on your skates and bring your family and friends to Leonard Hall Recreation Center in Leonardtown! For all ages, $5 per person. Skates available for rental at $2.50 per person or bring your own. For more information, please call 301-475-4200 ext. 1800 or 1801. Paintings in all media. For information, call 301-475-3130.

Thursday, May 12 Charity Golf Tournament Wicomico Shores Golf Course (35794 Aviation Yacht Club Rd., Chaptico) Registration is now open. The team fee of $360 includes 18 holes of golf, cart, hot dogs at the turn, beverages, lunch, and cash prizes. Just to add spice to the festivities, the Club is once again raffling a weekend of golf at the Latrobe Country Club, the home course of Arnold Palmer, Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Winners will enjoy 18 holes of golf and a three-day, two-night stay at the Springhill Suites for four people. Visit the Lexington Park Lions Club website for registration forms and ticket information: www.lexingtonparklionsclub.org or email Buzz Shelley at buzz.shelley@yahoo.com. Friends and Family SMART Recovery Beacon of Hope Recovery & Wellness Community Center (21770 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park)- 5 to 6:30 p.m. A support group offering a science based approach to helping family and friends who are affected by the substance abuse, alcohol abuse, drug abuse or other addictions of a loved one. Meetings are free and open to the public. Call 301-7517258, 240-808-1875 or e-mail beacon@ waldensierra.org for more information. Discovery Lane Preschool Open House Discovery Lane Preschool (3081 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf)- 10 to 11 a.m. Discovery Lane’s Open House will give families and future Discoverers an opportunity to tour the school and explore Southern Maryland’s first Reggio Emilia Preschool. Colonial Era Mansion Tour Thomas Stone National Historic Site (6655 Rose Hill Rd., Port Tobacco)- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Visit Thomas Stone National Historic Site and learn about the life of one of the signers of the Declaration of the Independence for Maryland. For more information, call 301-392-1776. Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 10 to 11 a.m. Who Carries the Babies? Head of a horse, tail of a monkey, and pouch like a kangaroo, what exactly is a seahorse? Come and learn about our seahorses, one of the most mystical animals in our aquarium. Free drop-in program for children 18-months to three years and their caregivers.

Friday, May 13 Colonial Era Mansion Tour Thomas Stone National Historic Site (6655 Rose Hill Rd., Port Tobacco)- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit Thomas Stone National Historic Site and learn about the life of one of the signers of the Declaration of the Independence for Maryland. For more information, call 301-392-1776. Celebrate Recovery Our Father’s House (45020 Patuxent Beach Rd., California)- 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Do you struggle with anger, grief, anxiety, self-harm, substance abuse, sexual addiction, overeating, PTSD, or an unhealthy habit you’d like to be free from? Celebrate Recovery, a free Christian-based 12-step program for adults 18 and up struggling with any hurt, hangup, or habit. Bay Montessori Open House Bay Montessori School- 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Please join us for a prospective parent meeting for a tour of our campus and to observe a class in action. Midshipmen Recognition Luncheon River’s Edge Club (46870 Tate Rd., NAS Patuxent River)- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each year GSMC recognizes graduates from the southern Maryland tri-county area who have demonstrated academic and personal excellence during four rigorous years at the Academy and will be commissioned with the Class of 2016. We also take this opportunity to recognize candidates from our local area who have accepted, or have received, offers of appointment for the Class of 2020. PRC’s Drive-In Family Movie Event St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown)- 4 p.m. Join us for a classic drive-in movie experience, complete with a huge 40’ movie screen, AM/FM radio transmitters, and drive-in style parking. The familyfriendly evening will also include dinner and dessert concessions from I’se Da Bye Food Truck, Pizza Hotline, Bruster’s Ice Cream,and many more as well as premovie entertainment from favorite local bands including The Piranhas, GTO Band, Latrice Carr, and DJ Mean Gene. We will have two bounce houses, face painting and arts and crafts and more to be announced! Multi-Vendor Fair Mechanicsville Elementary School (28585 Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville)5 to 8 p.m.

Open to the public. Vendors include Thirty-One, Plexus, Tastefully Simple, Scentsy, 15 LulaRoe consultants, and much more! A portion of all proceeds will be donated to Relay For Life.

Saturday, May 14 Contra Dance Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center’s (Murray Arts Building, 13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 1 to 9 p.m. This dance will be the culmination of a day of song circles, jamming, a concert and socializing which will be held from 1:00-9:00 pm. The day, including the contra dance, will cost: Adults $5; Seniors $4; Military $4, Youth $3, Kids 5 and under free (feel free to come for all or part of the day.) For information on SMTMD go to www.smtmd.org. To learn more about SMAMA, visit www.annmariegarden. org/annmarie2/content/southern-maryland-acoustic-music-assembly. SMAMA is presented by Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Calvert Library and SMTMDc. Vintage sale Caught My Eye (22760 Washington St., Leonardtown)- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tons of items on sale and also find Nautical items. Annual Yard Sale Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad (16515 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park)- 7 a.m. to noon. Don’t miss this one and have to wait another year. Tables available for $10. Contact 301-872-5836 for more information. Equestrian Open House Greenwell State Park (25450 Rosedale Manor Ln., Hollywood)- 8 a.m. to noon. We’re holding an Open House for our Equestrian Program - a fun morning of all things horses!

Choral Concert, “With a Song in My Heart.” The concert is free and open to the public. Doors open at 2:30pm and seating is on a first come basis. Dinner Show Interactive Murder Mystery American Legion Post 293 (2310 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf)- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hickory Dickory Dark Productions presenting “Murder at Low Tide” by Paul Rose with Andrea Woodbridge. For questions call Gaylene at 240-416-2494. To purchase tickets, visit www.LowTide. BPT.me. Ticket Price $35. Proceeds to benefit American Legion Auxiliary Unit 293 charities.

Sunday, May 15 Strawberry Festival Christ Episcopal Church (37497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico)- 1:30 to 5 p.m. The menu includes Strawberry Shortcake with The Work Ice Cream, Strawberry pies, Strawberry Desserts and Mike’s Barbecue with all the trimmings. Visit with quality Artists and Crafters. There will be Live Music all day. Funds raised will help support local charities in St. Mary’s County. Price: From $5 to $12 for desserts and barbecue options. No fee for festival entrance. Please join us for a day of old fashioned fun in the country! For more information, call 301-904-2532 or 301-884-3451. Colonial Era Mansion Tour Thomas Stone National Historic Site (6655 Rose Hill Rd., Port Tobacco)- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit Thomas Stone National Historic Site and learn about the life of one of the signers of the Declaration of the Independence for Maryland. For more information, call 301-392-1776.

Colonial Era Mansion Tour Thomas Stone National Historic Site (6655 Rose Hill Rd., Port Tobacco)- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit Thomas Stone National Historic Site and learn about the life of one of the signers of the Declaration of the Independence for Maryland. For more information, call 301-392-1776.

SLSC NRA America’s Rifle Challenge 21374 Sanners Ln., Lexington Park- 8 a.m. The AR Challenge offers opportunities to learn new, or further develop, your skills as a shooter. You’ll learn to shoot from different positions, at varying distances, from behind barricades, using your non-dominant hand and how to efficiently change your magazine. The AR Challenge consist of training events on the AR platform as well as competition events designed to test out your newly acquired skills. The AR Challenge is for AR owners of all skill levels. Cromwells Firearms, Panda Tactical and The Tackle Box are sponsoring prizes and with registration you will be entered into a raffle. Lunch from Mission BBQ is included in the price of registration. Non-shooters who attend the event will be able to take advantage of fishing opportunities with gear and bait provided by The Tackle Box. For more information and to register for the event visit the Sanners Lake website at: ht t ps://sa n nersla kespor tm e n 39 s c l u b .w i l d a p r i c o t . o r g / Americas-Rifle-Challenge/.

Encore Chorale Spring Concert St. Peter’s (10210 HG Trueman Rd., Lusby)- 3 p.m. The Encore Chorales of Southern Maryland and Anne Arundel Community College will combine to present a Spring

Chesapeake Community Chorus North Beach Union Church (8912 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach)- 4 to 6 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an all-volunteer chorus which sings to raise money for Calvert County chari-

Meet and greet with our horses and goats, ride a pony, have your photo taken in an antique carriage, groom a horse, and make some horse-themed crafts. It’s also an opportunity to check out our sensory trail and obstacle course, learn about our expanded riding lesson program offerings, and enjoy a beautiful spring morning at our barn. Coloring Day Point Lookout Lighthouse (11175 Point Lookout Rd., Scotland)- 10 a.m. to noon. $25 will provide you with a Tour of the Lighthouse, Lighthouse Coloring Book and Colored Pencils. Please see more details and where to sign up at www.pllps. org.

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Monday, May 16 GRIEFSHARE Program Real Life Wesleyan Church (27399 Old Village Rd., Mechanicsville)- 6 to 7:30 p.m. Community members who have experienced the death of a loved one, are invited to register for the GRIEFSHARE program. For more information, call Jen at 240-249-6098. Zumba FREE to First Responders Dunkirk Fire House (3170 W Ward Rd., Dunkirk)- 7 to 8 p.m. Free for all current/active first responders! This class is Zumba Gold Toning - a dance/fitness program specifically designed for the beginner that allows you to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience is necessary. This class will be held on the ground floor through the rear parking lot. Drop in fee is only $5, with greater discounts on multi-class passes. For more info, email Zumbabonnie@comcast.net.

Tuesday, May 17 Friends and Family SMART Recovery Beacon of Hope Recovery & Wellness Community Center (21770 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park)- 5 to 6:30 p.m. A support group offering a science

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based approach to helping family and friends who are affected by the substance abuse, alcohol abuse, drug abuse or other addictions of a loved one. Meetings are free and open to the public. Call 301-7517258, 240-808-1875 or e-mail beacon@ waldensierra.org for more information.

Association/Group. We have one speaker per meeting, however we do not sell from the front of the room. No sales pitches here! Our meetings are for NETWORKING and are free of charge!

St. Mary’s County Rain Barrel Workshop Agricultural Services Building (26737 Radio Station Way, Suite C, Leonardtown)- 6 to 7:30 p.m. Looking for a simple way to conserve water and do something good for the environment? Why not install a rain barrel...or two! The St. Mary’s County Government and University of Maryland Extension Program are pleased to offer a workshop on the practical uses for rain barrels and how they reduce the impact of runoff on our local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay. This is a hands on workshop! Participants will have the opportunity to construct and take home their own rain barrels and learn the techniques for later installation. Pre-registration is required, as space is limited. For more information please contact Nicole Basenback, Watershed Restoration Program Assistant, at 240390-4189 or Jackie Takacs, Watershed Restoration Specialist at 240-393-6508.

Human Resources Association of Southern Maryland Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (44219 Airport Rd., California)- 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Christine Walters, MAS, JD, SPHR, will present the latest legislative (federal and state,) regulatory and legal news impacting HR administration. Ms. Walters, of FiveL Company, is licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland and has more than 25 years combined experience in management, HR administration, employment law practice, and teaching. The meeting is open to anyone with an interest in Human Resources issues. The cost is $40 for HRASM & Active SHRM members and $45 for nonmembers, which includes both breakfast and lunch. To register, go to http://hrasmonline.shrm.org/.

Southern Maryland Real Estate Investors’ Group Custom Kitchens (6750 Crain Hwy., La Plata)- 7 to 9 p.m. Our mission is to educate and do business with those in the community who are interested in real estate investing. Southern Maryland’s only Real Estate Investing

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National Museum Day Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum and open and free to the public. Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)-10 a.m. Who Carries the Babies? Head of a horse, tail of a monkey, and pouch like

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a kangaroo, what exactly is a seahorse? Come and learn about our seahorses, one of the most mystical animals in our aquarium. Free drop-in program for children 18-months to three years and their caregivers. Little Explorers: Hats! Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation (47621 Old Cove Rd., St. Mary’s City)- 10 to 11 a.m. Do you have a hat? Do you have a hat to keep you warm, or to keep the sun off your eyes? Join us on the search for the many hats people wear. Designed for preschool age children 3 to 5 years old and an accompanying adult. $4 per child ($3 Friends members;) one accompanying adult free. Full-day admission included. For more information, contact 240-8954990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org. Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary Kevin’s Corner Kafe (Leonardtown)- 5 to 9 p.m. The Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary (LVRSA) is having a Chicken Dinner fundraiser. Please join us for a chicken dinner, eat in or take out, and let them know your there to support the LVRSA. Thank you! Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Rd., Hughesville)- 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free line dance lessons taught by the Southern Maryland Boot Scooters. Beginner lessons are from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Intermediate lessons are from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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

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

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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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Steve Nelson Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 6 to 10 p.m.

Friday, May 13

Pizza and Pint Night The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m.

Tuesday, May 17

Bryan Frates The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 14

Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 6 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, May 18

Eric Landes Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 8 p.m. to Midnight David Flood Morris Point Restaurant (38869 Morris Point Rd., Abell)- 5 to 9 p.m.

Sunday, May 15 John Shaw The Ruddy Duck Brewery (16800 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point)- 11 a.m.

Open Mic Night The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 19 “Wicked Weekend” Trio Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 7 to 11 p.m. HydraFX The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 8 p.m.

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Last Wednesday I left for an important fact-finding mission: where to find strawberries for our upcoming Strawberry Festival this Sunday. The last two weeks before the festival are always nerve-wracking for me. The weather is so unpredictable and strawberries are tender, yet temperamental. Most of the local growers are fighting the cold and the rain of the last few weeks and can’t promise how much, when, or if they will have beautiful ripe berries. This has all led to a terrible nightmare I had a few days back about hunting for strawberries. A group of us were searching everywhere for them and were being chased by other people, presumably fanatical strawberry lovers with violence on their minds. The last thing I remember before my bladder screamed WAKE UP! was all of us crawling out from underneath a crumbling wooden bridge with muddy crates of strawberries and looking around for our pursuers. It was really scary and more like a Criminal Minds episode than a nice little berry gathering jaunt. You just wouldn’t think that a mere festival could cause so much stress. \So with this awful nightmare still haunting me, I decided I was in need of a simple, calming morning, and set off to a favorite spot: the Loveville Produce Auction. Wednesday happened to be flower, herb, and vegetable auction day with beautiful, and heavenly smelling, flats of basil, tomatoes, peppers, and other herbs and vegetables scattered in between. The flowers were gorgeous as single plants, but were absolutely stunning when gathered by talented hands into really creative arrangements. I again had the opportunity to speak to Mike Stauffer for a bit about the history of the Loveville Produce Auction. He told me that the Mennonites in the area formed a committee that checked out how other produce auctions fared before starting their own. All this time I had been assuming that the auction was Amish, but Mike said that more Mennonites live in the Loveville area,

and more Amish live in the northern part of the county. He also mentioned that the Mennonite men do not have beards. I really should research more and feel embarrassed to admit that I am ignorant of the differences between my Mennonite and Amish neighbors. But Mr. Stauffer was happy to explain and talk of many things. He also introduced me to Dawn Mast of Holly Farm on the Hollywood Leonardtown Road in Hollywood. Mrs. Mast and her family have the green thumb, fingers, and whole hand when it comes to growing any kind of plant. When I stopped by Holly Farm yesterday, I saw some hanging plants I had never seen before, and can’t wait to go back after the Strawberry Festival when I have more time. Another treat of my day was Mike Stauffer taking me into the auction kitchen to meet his lovely wife Connie who has the type of smile and personality which brightens any room and made me instantly feel like someone I would love to be friends with, and their Aunt Lou; an independent woman with a lovely welcoming smile who has become a treasured “adopted” member of their family. All of us laughed about the compact size of the kitchen; agreeing with a wink that a man must have built and designed it. Similar to the kitchen in the house I grew up in that my Mother said a man must have designed. I wondered how they were able to make such good food come out of such a small space. If you don’t believe me then try their pork barbecue or chicken salad. I thought I was going to take my barbecue home, but I didn’t even get out of the parking lot. I ate it all right there and washed it down with a grape soda. Well, I didn’t leave with a sure bet on my strawberries, but we will have them for the festival – 400 pounds so far. What I did leave with is respect for a well-run auction and, I hope, new friends. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Wanderings of an aimless mind

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities Loffler Senior Activity Center 301737-5670, ext. 1658; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. *1050; Northern Senior Activity Center, 301475-4002, ext. *3101 Free Fitness Class during May Seniors age 50 and over, join the Department of Aging & Human Services in celebrating Older Americans Month by taking part in a free exercise class designed for you!! During the month of May, Enhance Fitness classes are free of charge at the Garvey, Loffler, or Northern Senior Activity Center. Call 301475-4200, ext. *1063, for more information. Act fast, these classes are free only during the month of May. You save $3 per class. Stroke Recovery: In Recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month Therapists from Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital will visit the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Monday, May 16, at 1:30 p.m. to discuss how occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy can help with post stroke recovery. They will discuss and present tools available to make daily skills easier and talk about the emotional and cognitive effects of stroke. Anyone who has suffered a stroke or has a family member or close friend who has been affected would benefit from attending this presentation. Register in advance by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.

Ikebana Class at Loffler Beginning June 1 (Deadline May 18) Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container; rather, it is a disciplined art form in which the arrangement is a living thing that brings nature and humanity together. Judith Roa, who has studied and taught this art form for over 40 years, will instruct this introductory series of classes at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on six consecutive Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. beginning June 1 and finishing July 6. The cost for this class is $175-$200 depending on your choice of container and includes 18 hours of professional instruction, quality tools and the supplies necessary to complete the projects. Payment is made to instructor on the first day of class. To register for this class, call 301737-5670, ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk at Loffler. Deadline to register is Wednesday, May 18. Class is limited to 6 students. Native Plants Presentation The University of Maryland Extension-St. Mary’s Master Gardeners will have a presentation on Five Native Plants for your Yard at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Monday, May 16 at 1 p.m. This presentation will go over native plants ideal for planting in our area, when to plant, how to maintain, and the benefits of planting native plants. Space is limited. To sign up for this free presen-

tation in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101. Jewelry with Sue Sue Peters returns to the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, May 17 at 1 p.m. to share her skills in jewelry making. Learn the technique of helm pattern chain maille using silver and gold colored jump rings. Cost for this class is $10. Advance registration is required. Payments are to be made to Sue Peters. To learn more, call 301-4754200, ext. *1050. Safe Driving Class at Loffler AARP will offer a Driver Safety Course at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A lot has changed since this course first began as “55 Alive”. The roads, technology and drivers themselves have changed in so many ways. This revised program now includes emphasis on roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-sign compliance, redlight running, and safety issues such as speeding, seat belt and turn signal use. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members, payable to AARP on the day of class. Pre-registration is required and can be accomplished by calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658. There will be an hour break for lunch. If you wish to order a lunch from the center the cost is $6 if you are under 60 and by donation for those 60+ years of age. Lunch can be ordered at the same time you register for

the class. Tax-free Investing Avia Cumberbash, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, will be at the Garvey Senior Activity Center to offer a tax-free investing educational workshop on Wednesday, May 18, at 1 p.m. The program is designed to inform individuals of the benefits and considerations of choosing investments that offer tax advantages. Topics to be discussed include key steps to financial success, types of municipal accounts bonds, retirement accounts and life insurance. This presentation is for educational purposes only; there is no pressure to buy, no transactions will take place. Sign up in advance by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050. YES Cycling on the Trail On Wednesday, May 25 at 10 a.m., the Northern Senior Activity Center will have a cycling event on the Three Notch Trail brought to you by the YES Cycling Program. Bring your own bike or trike and helmet for a causal, relaxed-pace ride stopping along the way to read the trail interpretive signs. The trip will be led by volunteer, Dan Donahue, experienced cyclist and bicycle trip leader. The Northern Senior Activity Center has two bicycles and one trike available to borrow for the trip. To sign up for the trip or to reserve one of the three cycles, call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.

Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 • Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 • Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101

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Copley Vault, Pt. II By Linda Reno Contributing Writer

I peeped in and saw two along side of each other. The hole being made larger, Mr. Campbell with a rope was let down and I followed him and to our astonishment we saw the coffins were of wood, the planks of which were easily separated, which we did, and behold it contained most elegant leaden coffins, the smaller of which was by a rope, with difficulty got out and conveyed to a shed close by where awaited the spectators anxious to behold the contents. We removed the lid and to our surprise saw within it another coffin of wood. The lid of this being knocked off, we saw the winding sheet perfect and sound as was every other piece of garment. When the face of the corpse was uncovered it was ghastly indeed, it was the woman.

Her face was perfect, as was the rest of the body but was black as the blackest negro. Her eyes were sunk deep in her head, every other part retained its perfect shape. The loss of three or four of her upper fore teeth was supplied with a piece of wood between. Her hair was short, platted and trimmed on the top of her head. Her dress was a white muslin gown, with an apron which was loose in the body, and drawn at the bosom nearly as is now the fashion only not so low, with short sleeves and high gloves but much destroyed by time. Her stockings were cotton and coarse, much darned at the feet, the clocks of which were large and figured with half diamonds worked. Her gown was short before and gave us a view of all her ankle. Her cap was with long ears and pinned under the chin. A piece of muslin two inches broad which extended across the top of her head as low as her breast, the end was squared and trimmed with half inch lace as was the cap. The body was opened and the entrails removed and filled with gums and spice, and the coffin filled with the same. She was a small woman, and appeared delicate.

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In the coffin of the man was only the bones which were long and large. His head was sawed through. the brain removed and filled with embalmment, but he was not so well done as the other, or had been there much longer as he was much more gone. The winding sheet of the body was marked in such letters as these (drawings of three crosses). The vault was nearly 10’ square, nicely arched with a brick floor. We saw where the door was but it was bricked up. The air in there was cool and impregnated with a sweet balmy smell, originating from the coffins, but I thought proper to sprinkle it with rum. The length of time that these bodies have been here must have been two hundred years or more as we have not the smallest account who they were more than what I have mentioned.

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Thursday, May 12, 2016

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BEACH COMBER

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Barefoot Graphics

Capt. Billy Robertson Foundation

Calvert Memorial Hospital

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The Cherry Cove Group

Coldwell Banker Jay Lilly Real Estate

LIFE GUARD

Donald P. and Jean Marie McDougall

Eric and Rané Franklin

Brad and Linda Gottfried

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Hickory Dickory Dark Productions

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Ruddy Duck

Flora Corner Farm Linda Cox in Memory of Donald R. Cox

Miles and Stockbridge

Shasho Consulting P.A. Commercial Real Estate in Memory of Mary I. Shasho

Old Line Bank

Titan Gemini Group

PixBooth

Quality Built Homes

Toyota of Southern Maryland

Sabre Systems, Inc.

Southern Maryland Newspapers

Vyalex Management Systems

Taylor Gas Company

Southern Maryland Women’s League

Walter and Jane Grove

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital

Nancy Hempstead Patuxent Dental

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