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Commissioners To Decide Nov. 15 On Homestead Tax Cap

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Commissioners Mull Rules Changes For MetCom By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Big Turnout In St. Mary’s For Early Voting

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County announced through their attorney George Sparling Tuesday that they had come up with their own amendments to section 113 of the St. Mary’s County code that would restructure the way the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) is run Both MetCom and the county government have been working since 2014 to find ways to amend section 113 but little progress has been made so far. One possible change, giving the ability to the commissioner board to approve MetCom’s operating budget, rankled several members of the MetCom board who believed it was an unwarranted intrusion into the authority the county commissioners had vested them with. “Why are we here if we can’t do this work,” said Steve Willing, a long-time member of the MetCom board who until recently served as its chairman. When board members revealed that they had recently spent an hour debating whether to spend $20,000 on a truck for one of their employees to use on the job, they drew criticism from County Commis-

the first day of early voting a woman complained that her voting a straight Republican ticket, including Donald Trump for president, was switched to Democrat nominee Hillary Clinton. The video of her complaint made national news and went viral on social media, but Adkins said that she had been told that a elections judge had helped the woman, who had used an electronic device to help mark her ballot but that did not tabulate it, change her vote back to Republican. “I don’t know what actually happened,” Adkins said. “She didn’t talk to me about it and I was here the whole time. “We’ve had no other complaints and more than 100 people have used the device.” Adkins said there have been no other complaints of ballots being flipped. Adkins said she had never seen such a turnout of voters since early voting began several years ago. “This is the strongest turnout since we started early voting,” she said. “We’ve been constantly busy since we opened up.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Elections officials in St. Mary’s County say this is the strongest year yet for early voting participation, with thousands coming out to cast a ballot over six days starting back on Oct. 27. “We’ve had a great turnout so far,” said Wendy Adkins the local director of the county Board of Elections. “We’re very pleased.” Adkins said nearly 2,000 voters came out each of the first two days for early voting, with weekend turnout very strong as well. There were 1,794 registered voters that came to the polls last Thursday with even more, 1,898, coming it to cast a ballot the next day. On Saturday, 1,242 voters came out and on Sunday even more showed up with 1,272 coming out to cast their ballots. By Monday early voting was still growing strong with 1,452 ballots being cast and Tuesday there were greater numbers still with 1,545 voters coming out to the polls. The figures were provided from daily totals taken by the elections officials at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department early voting station. Adkins said there was only one complaint about the voting process when on

sioner John O’Connor that such debate was not the best use of their time. Newly appointed MetCom Board Member John J. Carey said the board exercised strict oversight of its budget. “There’s no amount where we just go to the stroke of a pen” when spending money, Carey said. The conversation takes place amidst talk of the possibility of bringing MetCom under the auspices of county government in an effort to possibly find a way to reduce water and sewer rates and hookup fees for new homes and businesses. Commissioner President James “Randy” Guy joined Commissioner Todd Morgan in opposing the idea to bring MetCom under county government. He said interests would be better served if MetCom remained an autonomous agency as if was first set up by state law more than 50 years ago. “I don’t want to take anything over,” Guy told the attendees of the joint meeting held Tuesday.

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Only four citizens came out to speak at Tuesday night’s hearing before the Commissioners to St. Mary’s County to discuss the possible increase in the homestead tax credit cap, which exists to slow the growth of property tax bills should home values be assessed radically upwards by the state. But the message was clear: don’t increase the rate. One speaker wanted the rate to come down. “I actually want my taxes reduced, I know that’s a big surprise,” said Paul Kelly, a senior citizen. “The average American has suffered a decrease in spending power.” Kelly said senior citizens would be especially vulnerable to an increase in the cap, especially since they were on fixed incomes. Kelly said that the U.S. Social Security Administration had recently announced that beneficiaries could only expect a .3 percent cost of living increase this year. “That has a serious impact on senior citizens,” Kelly said. “The senior citizen is really taking a pounding.”

Commissioner Mike Hewitt has proposed reducing the rate from its current 5 percent to just 3 percent. Hewitt has stated at commissioner meetings that he believed the county could still make its revenue up on property taxes because of collections on commercial sites, allowing some relief for homeowners, particularly senior citizens. Other commissioners, such as Todd Morgan and Tom Jarboe, have warned that reducing the tax cap would also cut revenues coming into the county at a time when it was struggling to get all the revenues it could to provide services. County finance office projections show that decreasing the homestead tax cap to 3 percent would remove $613,268 from the county revenue stream, the current cap costs the county $523,769 each year. If the cap were increased to 6 percent the county would lose out on just $488,021, an increase of up to 7 percent would reduce the revenue loss to $455,331 a year. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Sheriff’s Office Deputy, Corporal Angela Delozier, recognized for her positive influence on youth in St. Mary’s County

Last Friday, Cpl. Angela Delozier, a St. Mary’s County’s Sheriff’s Office deputy, briefly traded in her uniform for a flight suit. Just prior to the air show at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, she boarded a Navy SNJ2 prop plane for a high-flying ride-along with the Geico Skytypers. The thrill ride came as part of the reward for Cpl. Delozier being named a key influencer in our community in 2016. A school resource officer, Cpl. Delozier is known for her progressive style of interaction with young people. In May 2016,

St. Mary’s County Public Schools solicited nominations for people who have had a beneficial impact on children, and Cpl. Delozier’s supervisors selected her for the innovative ways she is connecting with the youth in St. Mary’s County. Sheriff Tim Cameron says, “We are honored that Cpl. Delozier has been recognized for the exemplary work she does. Her nomination and selection show that the creative and energetic attitude she brings to her duties as school resource officer really has a positive impact on the students.” Capt. Steven Hall added, “Cpl. Delozier takes the responsibilities of her job very seriously and above all, genuinely cares about her kids. She is truly deserving of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.” Cpl. Delozier has been with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office for twelve years and has been a school resource officer for ten of those. She is currently assigned as the resource officer for Leonardtown Mid-

dle School, Leonardtown High School, and the Forest Career and Technology Center. In addition, Cpl. Delozier spearheads the annual CAMP D.A.R.E. program; a free week-long summer camp focused on educating children about the dangers of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol. At CAMP D.A.R.E., Cpl. Delozier plans and coordinates all of the individual and team-building exercises, which are designed to empower students to make healthy life decisions. Sheriff Tim Cameron and the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office offer their congratulations to Cpl. Angela Delozier for being selected as a “hometown hero” and thank the St. Mary’s County Public Schools, Patuxent River Naval Air Station Liaison’s Office, Geico Skytypers, and the Patuxent River Naval Air Station Public Affairs Office for their efforts and time. From St. Mary’s County’s Sheriff’s Office

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■■ Helped expand mental health care, increased access to health care

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■■ Worked to enact the 21st Century GI Bill, which funds four years of higher education for veterans who have served since 9/11

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Naval Air Station, and saved 1,600 jobs by helping with the reversal of a closure recommendation at St. Inigoes

■■ Protected the work of Pax River when it was threatened by a wind turbine project

■■ Supported military construction projects at Pax River that provided needed facilities to conduct critical national security work

leveraging the work done at military installations to grow the private sector in the region six unmanned aircraft test sites

■■ Is a strong advocate for the “third building” at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center

Standing Up for Middle-Class Marylanders ■■ Worked to increase the maximum Pell Grant award so that all Maryland students can afford to go to college; is fighting to make loan repayment more affordable and to allow for the refinancing of high interest student loans

■■ Helped pass the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to help end pay

discrimination and cosponsored the Paycheck Fairness Act to make it harder for employers to pay women less than men for the same work

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Police Investigate Police Vehicle Strikes, Death in St. Leonard Kills Pedestrian By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Calvert sheriff’s detectives are investigating the death of a woman at Flag Harbor in St. Leonard over the weekend. Sheriff’s deputies called to the scene found the victim, Pamela Fell, 45, floating under the pier; Fell lived on a large boat which was docked at the first boat slip to the left of pier there at the harbor, police said. Calvert Sheriff Mike Evans said, so far, there appears to be no indications of foul play in Fell’s death, though it remains an open criminal investigation. “The autopsy should eliminate any other suspicion of foul play,” Evans told The Calvert County Times. Police were eventually alerted to the scene after a friend of Fell’s had tried to reach her via phone since that Thursday without success; that same friend had contacted the harbormaster and asked him to check on Fell.

He found a purse on the back deck of Fell’s boat, police said, with the lights on inside the cabin and the television on. When he called out to Fell, he got no response; eventually Fell’s phone was retrieved from her purse. Fell’s friend went to the sheriff’s office to report her missing; the harbormaster viewed surveillance footage and found that Fell had fallen off the dock but there was no further activity shown on the footage. An autopsy is set to be performed at the Office of the Medical Examiner in Baltimore, sheriff’s officials stated. The police are still seeking leads in the case and anyone with any information about Fell is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 410-535-2800 ext. 2772. guyleonard@countytimes.net

On October 30, 2016 at approximately 2:12 A.M. a St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputy was traveling southbound on Chancellors Run Road in the area of Pegg Road when a pedestrian entered the roadway. The pedestrian was struck by the deputy’s vehicle and succumbed to injuries sustained. The Collision Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and continued the investigation. Alcohol and speed do not appear to be contributing factors and due to the nature of the preliminary investigation. The victim has been identified as Elder

Amiclar Lucedro Moran, 30, of Lexington Park and the deputy was identified as Sgt. Keith Moritz, a 13-year veteran of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. The names of both the deputy and victim went unannounced pending notification to next of kin and as part of the preliminary investigation. At this time, the investigation continues and additional information will be released upon completion of the investigation and a report from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. — St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office

District Woman Charged With Clements Arson Deputy State Fire Marshals concluded a vehicle fire investigation with the arrest of the owner of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta located on fire in a field near 37955 Manor Road in Clements, St. Mary’s County on October 4, 2016. Investigators determined the vehicle owner, Tierra Monique Preston (28) of Washington D.C. was responsible for intentionally setting her car on fire. The suspect initially told investigators she had been carjacked in Suitland, Maryland prior to the car being located on fire in the

field. Her statement was determined to be false and she was arrested today while in Columbia in Howard County. Preston was charged with Arson 2nd Degree, Conspiracy Arson 2nd Degree, Malicious Burning / Fraud and Malicious Destruction of Property. She has since been transferred to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where she awaits a bond hearing. —Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office

Maryland State Police Press Releases CDS/Handgun Violation/ DUI – On Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 3:03 am, TFC Regina initiated a traffic stop on a passenger car on Route 235 at Wildewood Blvd for a traffic infraction. Field sobriety was performed, and the driver, Khalil Kareem Carson, 33, of Washington, DC, was placed under arrest for DUI. A search of Mr. Carson, incident to arrest, revealed suspected marijuana over 10 grams. A search of Mr. Carson’s vehicle resulted in the recovery of additional marijuana and a loaded semi-automatic handgun. The Maryland Gun Center was contacted regarding the firearm, and their check revealed that Mr. Carson is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Mr. Carson was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with weapons violations, Possession of CDS Marijuana, DUI, and traffic charges. (16-MSP-042429) Handgun Violation – On Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 6:44 pm, TFC B. Ditoto initiated a traffic stop on a passenger car on Route 245 at Route 235 for a traffic infraction. Contact was made with the driver, Jamarr Lamont Smith, 35, of District Heights. Due to the odor of Marijuana emitting from the vehicle, a probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted. This search led to the recovery of suspected Marijuana and a stolen, loaded, handgun. TFC Ditoto contacted the Maryland Gun Center, and was advised Mr. Smith is a convicted

felon and is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Mr. Smith was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. (16-MSP-044502) Public Intoxication/Disorderly Conduct – On Saturday, October 30, 2016 at 9:08 pm, Cpl. Gibson responded to the 20000 block of Point Lookout Road for a reported person laying in the roadway. Witnesses stated that Jessie Marie Russell, 32, of Leonardtown was extremely intoxicated and had been laying in the roadway. Cpl. Gibson made contact with Ms. Russell, who continued to act disorderly by yelling profanities and attempting to pull away from Cpl. Gibson. Ms. Russell was placed under arrest and transported by TFC B. Ditoto. While en route to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center, Ms. Russell became belligerent, removed her seatbelt several times, and spit across TFC Ditoto’s vehicle, getting her saliva on TFC Ditoto’s agency equipment and personal belongings. Ms. Russell was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Malicious Destruction of Property less than $1000, and Alcoholic Beverage: Public Place/ Cause Disturbance. She was held at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. (16-MSP-044684)

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Seahawks Defeated in First Round of Men’s Soccer Championship

The third-seeded St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s soccer team saw their hopes of a second straight championship run dashed Saturday afternoon by a last minute goal. St. Mary’s suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to York College of Pennsylvania in the first round of the 2016 Capital Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Championship Tournament. The loss puts an end to St. Mary’s 2016 campaign. The Seahawks finish the season with a 12-4-2 (6-2-1 CAC) overall record, marking the fourth-most wins in program history and just the second time all-time to reach 12 wins. Senior captain Nick Tait (Silver Spring, Md./Sandy Spring Friends) wraps up his outstanding career fourth all-time in gamewinning goals (9) and fifth in points (88), goals (33), and assists (22). Tait is also tied for first in games played (74) and leaves as the record holder in minutes played (5,715). York 1, St. Mary’s 0 How It Happened York waited until the last minute and a half to avenge Wednesday’s 2-1 loss to St. Mary’s at Seahawk Stadium in the regularseason finale. Following a scoreless first half which was dominated by St. Mary’s, the Spartans finally broke through for the game’s lone goal.

First-year midfielder Barak Amige (Gaithersburg, Md./Quince Orchard) set up sophomore midfielder Nathan Bilbie (Shrewsbury, Pa./Susquehannock) for the eventual game-winner at 87:22. Bilbie headed in Amige’s pass for his sixth of the season. For the Seahawks (12-4-2) Scorers: None. Goalkeeper: Junior Zack Haussler (Woodbine, Md./Glenelg) (3 saves, 1 goal allowed, 90:00). St. Mary’s finished the game with 14 shots (five on goal) and four corner kicks. For York (8-8-2) Scorer: Bilbie (1 goal), Amige (1 assist). Goalkeeper: Senior Charlie Johnson (Harrisburg, Pa./Central Dauphin) (5 saves, 0 goals allowed, 90:00). The Spartans fired 10 shots (four on goal) and earned four corners. Notes York improves to 29-5-2 against the Seahawks all-time, including 14-1 in Seahawk Stadium. St. Mary’s is ninth in this week’s South Atlantic region poll. From St. Mary’s College of Maryland

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A Gen-Xer’s Perspective

Once you’ve been around long enough to develop a generational identity, it’s common (because humans are curious) to ponder living life in a different era. I’ve done it, not because of a desire to escape reality via Doc Brown’s DeLorean, but because it’s fascinating to imagine navigating a past or some futuristic, Jetson’s existence (if my mind can sufficiently expand to consider the possibilities). With four generations of my family still on earth (two off my stern, me and one off my bow), I’m at the perfect moment for this exercise: I’ve acquired a decent database of personal experiences, am aware of recent history and am cognizant of the speed with which the world is changing. I missed The Roaring 20’s, The Great Depression, Pearl Harbor and the national euphoria that followed the defeat of the Axis Powers in World War II – experiences my grandparents, members of The Greatest Generation, lived. My parents, Baby Boomers born in the late-1940s, dealt with the fear of nuclear war, Vietnam, Watergate and the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. But boy did they get to enjoy the best music – Elvis Presley, James Brown, Bob Dylan, Chuck Berry, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Born in 1972, I’m a member of Generation X, a comparatively small mass of humanity experts will tell you is cynical and disaffected. We have been consistently lied to by politicians, lack a great military accomplishment and will witness the erosion of American global dominance (militarily and economically). We won’t do as well as our parents – Boomers – but will be left to bear their financial burden while simultaneously coping with the perceived entitlement of Millennials. It’s enough to feel like “generation screwed”. But I don’t. Generation X, while arguably not overtly special in any discernable way, is incredibly unique. Change my date of birth? Never. Here’s why.

X is a generation of overlappers. We remember televisions with antennas and channel dials but were quick to embrace the digital era and high-definition (HD) technology. Our first calls were on landline telephones attached to cords; now we are masters of smart phones. We’ve seen a bad guy defeated – U.S.S.R. – and become an antagonist again – Russia. We grew up driving stick shifts and are on the cusp of self-driving cars. Segregation was a defeated evil, not a reality. The first high school paper we wrote was generated on a typewriter; our last college paper was drafted in Microsoft Word and emailed to our professors at the completion of an online class. But every generation has its before and afters, its technological and social overlaps. What makes Generation X unique is that it straddles the Information Age and its revolution in human communication. Gen-Xers came of age before the internet and have, unlike most members of preceding generations, embraced its possibilities as adults. We’re fluent in text-speak, social media savants, proficient multi-taskers and capable consumers of today’s limitless data. But we can still hold face-to-face conversations with other humans, survive in a world without instant access to everything and enjoy disconnecting from the grid. Which leads to the obvious and longsimmering question: What does this dribble have to do with sports? Well, a lot…I think. Gen-Xers…we grew up without ESPN, let alone ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU or ESPN Deportes. We mined our stats from newspapers and encyclopedias and learned about players by reading press guides and the backs of baseball cards. Following sports took time and dedication; it takes but a few clicks now. The mystery is mostly gone (not so good) but the growth of sports into a pop culture phenomena is undeniably super-cool. Millennials and certainly Generation Z sports fans probably feel sorry for my onetime plight. But they should be jealous. I’m about to toggle between The World Series and Sunday Night Football – both in primetime and in HD, of course. For them, this is just how it’s always been; I’m old enough to know it hasn’t and to appreciate the journey to this amazing moment. The point? These are extraordinary times - and not just for sports fans. Don’t be convinced otherwise. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com

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Local Racer Wins Hot Rod World Championship International Hot Rod Association Crowns Summit SuperSeries World Finals Champion

Mickey Nelson, Leonardtown Maryland resident was crowned the 2016 World Champion Drag Racer in the Top Class. Nelson, the Maryland International Raceway Champion joined 226 other champions on October 21 and 22 in Memphis for the World Championship competition. On winning the championship Nelson said: “It feels great, awesome, awesome”. The next challenge for Nel-

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CSM Professor Named to Science Journal Editorial Board Viterito Will Serve Global Publication as an Executive Editor A College of Southern Maryland professor has been named to the Journal of Environment Pollution and Climate Change’s editorial board. Dr. Arthur Viterito, who has taught geography at CSM since 2002, has been named an executive editor of the newly launched publication. He joins other editorial coordinators on the journal’s panel from universities around the world, including institutions elsewhere in the United States and in China, South Korea, Spain, Italy and United Arab Emirates. “I am happy to render my support and suggestions for the betterment of the journal as a vehicle for the dissemination of scientific knowledge in the environmental research community,” Viterito said. Environment Pollution and Climate Change is an international, open-access research journal that contains articles on problems, associated risks, remediation methods and techniques pertaining to air, water, soil, noise, thermal, radioactive and light pollutions, and climate change. The peer-reviewed journal reports original and novel research observations on the subjects of environmental pollution and climate change which contributes to the addition of new knowledge in the field. Since the journal’s open access does not require a subscription, it is becoming increasingly popular, making the audience truly global, Viterito said. “This new position will give me many opportunities to interact with other scholars in the field on a regular basis,” he said. “It will help to keep me on the cutting edge of my field, and that, in turn will help me be more effective in the classroom. Both students and the college at large will benefit.” He is looking forward to the challenges ahead and the opportunity to continuously learn. “It forces one to be a committed ‘lifelong learner’ in their chosen field. It will also force me to think of new ideas and solutions to problems in the area of climate

change, as I will be called upon to provide editorial materials such as reviews and critiques from time to time,” he said. Viterito previously has held positions at the University of Pittsburgh and George Washington University. He received his Ph.D. in geography from the University of Denver with specialties in climatology and physical geography. He has published research in the areas of radiational receipt in mountainous environments, urban climatology and global climate change. His work in urban climatology was cited in the first report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. His publication, “The Correlation of Seismic Activity and Recent Global Warming” (Journal of Earth Science and Climatic Change, April 2016), establishes the connection of increased geothermal flux with warming of the global climate since 1979. Throughout his professional career, Viterito has taught courses in the areas of water resources, maps and mapping, environmental hazards, weather and climate, environmental conservation, remote sensing, air photo interpretation, quantitative methods, techniques of spatial analysis, climate and human ecology, geographic information systems, advanced climatology and climatic change. His research interest is in assessing the natural and anthropogenic drivers of climate change. Viterito is a member of the Association of American Geographers, the International Association for Urban Climate and the Maryland State Geographic Information Committee. He has agreed to work with the journal’s editorial board for a year, but he said that many times these types of appointments can last indefinitely. From College of Southern Maryland

2nd Annual Maryland Stem Expo Hands-on STEM and STEAM activities for students of all ages. St. Mary’s County Public School System has developed a rigorous and unique program of study emphasizing the core areas of mathematics and science with an infusion of technology and engineering. This STEM program is available to all SMCPS students grades 4-12 through an application process, and is housed at three schools: Lexington Park Elementary School, Spring Ridge Middle School, and Great Mills High School. Within the STEM program, there is an emphasis on critical and creative thinking in all academic coursework as well as an interdisciplinary approach to curriculum. Students are exposed to the most contemporary technologies to develop their scientific

inquiry skills, mathematical calculation abilities and problem-solving techniques. Reading and technical writing skills are developed and refined, and a focus on both verbal and visual communication abilities exists within the program. STEM students complete culminating projects, done both individually and cooperatively, to emphasize and apply learned concepts. Saturday, November 5th, 2016; 10-2 St. Mary’s Fairgrounds; FREE Door prizes and STEM “Goodie Bags” to participating students. Lunch will be available for purchase. Don’t miss this community event.

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Voters To Decide On School Board, Code Home Rule By Guy Leonard Staff Writer As St. Mary’s voters prepare to take to the polls Nov. 8 the main local issues they have to decide are for school board and whether they want to fundamentally change the way county government is structured through code home rule. In the three races for school board there will automatically be some change through the election, while one board seat is likely to stay the same. In the District 2 race Jim Davis is facing off against Justin Fiore, both are from the Leonardtown area. “This is an intersection of two passions for me, policy and education,” said Fiore, who works as a legislative aide for Del. Ned Carey in the Annapolis legislature. “I want to give back and I believe in starting early. “I want to make sure that taxpayers are getting their money’s worth.”

Fiore said he wanted to focus on wages for school system employees and the costs of operating the many buildings in the system to ensure they are being run efficiently. “I want to make sure we’re getting good deals on services,” Fiore said. He also wanted to honor the agreements the system had made with teachers to ensure they received the step increases in pay they were promised. Fiore was also against the recent executive order from Gov. Larry Hogan to start school until after Labor Day; it eroded local control over school system operations, he said. Fiore also opposed tying teacher pay to teacher evaluations, which the local teachers union has also opposed. Davis said that his opponent in the District 2 race was intelligent but his own ex-

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scores among students versus the continuing push by the school board for more money each year, but she said she wanted to balance fiscal responsibility with an assessment that students were still getting used to. “We still have to improve instruction so students understand the curriculum,” Allen said. “But our scores mirror the state’s, the curriculum is more challenging.” Her opponent Chris Krush, is a veteran teacher and athletic coach who retired from the school system in 2003. He wants to bring a teacher’s experience to the board. “We don’t have a single member of the Board of Education with a background in education,” Krush said. “It’s important to have that background, that boots-on-theground experience in the schools.” Krush believes that classrooms have lost some cohesion and that it has become too easy for students to pass teacher-provided classroom tests that can be given over again. “Discipline has gotten lax and teachers’ hands are tied,” Krush said. “You can’t teach a class without discipline.” Krush was also concerned over the amount of standardized testing students were subjected to. “We need a whole lot less of it,” Krush said. “I don’t think it really tells you much.” Mary Washington, who has served on the board since it became an elected body, is running unopposed in her District 4 race. “The Board of Education is my purpose, my passion and my calling,” Washington said, who has served on the board 16 years. “The key is working with other board members. “You have to be problem solvers.” Voters will also cast ballots on whether to switch to code home rule next Tuesday, which gives county commissioners greater autonomy in creating local laws but does not confer greater taxing authority; that would still be subject to approval by the state legislature. However, the measure on the ballot has met with little grassroots support and Commissioner Todd Morgan has actively opposed it, stating that it was, at its heart, an expansion of government. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Natalie Anna Brady Natalie Brady, 83, of Hillsboro, AL (formerly of Valley Lee, MD), went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 30, 2016, with her loving husband Robert at her side. Natalie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved to cook, read, dress up and take long drives. She leaves behind a legacy of Christian Faith and a family that will miss her beyond words. Born in Baltimore, MD, she is survived by her husband of 50 years, Robert Brady, Sr., children Carolyn Cline, Glenn Reedy, Arthur Reedy, Iris Harris and Robert Brady, Jr.; grandchildren Brenna Sturgeon, Devin Cline, Eric Reedy, Kristel Lilly, Lindsy Harris and Sean Brady, great grandchildren Kaidin Nickerson, Lechele Winder and Noah Lilly; siblings Patricia Bentley and Gary Harris. Natalie was preceded in death by her parents Emile Quevedo and Virginia Harris, and siblings Raymond Quevedo, Isabelle (Sinsko) Mangialardi and Delores Stenzel. On November 7, 2016, at 12:00 p.m., a graveside service will be held at Fort Lincoln Memorial Cemetery located at 3401 Bladensburg Rd, Brentwood, MD, 20722.

Nellie Lee Holcomb Nellie Lee Holcomb, a resident of St. Mary’s County for over six decades, passed away at the age of 105 on October 22, 2016 in Melbourne, Florida. Born in Mount Vernon, Tennessee on April 20, 1911, Nellie was the daughter of the late Arthur and Amanda Lee and the beloved wife of Rastus (Smokey) Holcomb. Nellie and Smokey were married October 13, 1934 in Murray County Georgia, and on July 11, 1936, they had a son, Jack. Nellie and Smokey enjoyed 70 wonderful years together before Smokey’s passing in 2004. After graduating from Tellico Plains High School in 1929, Nellie attended Hiwassee College and graduated in 1931 with a State of Tennessee Teaching Certificate. She first taught elementary school in the mountains of Tennessee, walking from her home in Tellico Plains, into the mountains, crossing a river on a swinging bridge, and boarding with a family in the community. There were few supplies in the one-room schoolhouse where she taught, so Nellie improvised, using a bank calendar to teach math and a broken chalkboard to teach reading and writing. After she married Smokey and had her

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son Jack, she took a break from teaching and returned to Mount Vernon to live with her mother and two sisters. At the time, Smokey was in the U.S. Navy, and his duties kept him at sea (including during the war years when he fought in five major campaigns). So Nellie would load Jack into a car, and together they would drive from Tennessee to the ports where Smokey’s battleship was docked for repairs and refurbishments. They traveled to Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Norfolk, and Mare Island near San Francisco. After the war, Nellie returned to the classroom and taught at Mount Vernon School. In 1947, she and Jack joined Smokey in Hawaii where he was stationed. She treasured her years in Honolulu, taking up hula dancing and perfecting her skills as a seamstress. In 1952, the family moved to Piney Point, Maryland where Smokey completed his twenty-one years of service in the Navy and where Nellie taught at Piney Point Elementary School. It was during this time that the state teaching credentials had changed: now all teachers were required to hold a four-year Bachelor’s Degree. Undaunted, Nellie enrolled in The University of Tennessee, and each summer she would travel from Southern Maryland back to Knoxville to take classes. In August of 1963, she graduated with a Bachelors Degree from UT’s College of Education. She continued to teach, and in the mid-1970’s, she retired from Greenview Knolls Elementary School. Throughout her teaching career, Nellie touched the lives and helped shape the futures of hundreds upon hundreds of children. During retirement, Nellie and Smokey were inseparable. They enjoyed travel and camping, ballroom and line dancing, day trips to Andrews Air Force Base or the Farmers Market, lavishing attention and affection on their two grandsons, or simply watching the boats go up and down Lewis Creek outside their window. After Smokey passed, Nellie continued to enrich the lives of all those around her. Her high spirits and keen sense of humor were infectious, and she always treated others as she wished to be treated herself. Nellie is back home in Mount Vernon, TN, and resting at peace in Eleazar Methodist Church cemetery. On Thursday, October 27, 2016, family and friends gathered at Eleazar and preached her into the sky. Nellie is survived by her beloved son Jack L. Holcomb of Melbourne, Florida; her grandson Steven L. Holcomb and his wife and son, Diane O’Brien and William Andrew of Gambrills, Maryland; her grandson Christopher M. Holcomb and his

wife Federica Clementi of Columbia, South Carolina; her daughters-in-law Marjory D. Holcomb of California, Maryland and Karen E. Holcomb of Melbourne, Florida; her step-granddaughter Janice Tyson Zilch and her husband Douglas Zilch and their children, Aidan and Zachary Zilch of Melbourne, Florida; and her nephew Tim Lee of Mount Vernon, Tennessee and her great nephew Derek Lee of Oklahoma. Nellie was preceded in death by her sisters Esta Watson and Dixie Lee, her brother-in-law Erskin Watson, and her nephew Tubby Watson.

Karin “KK” Goodman Evans

Karin “KK” Goodman Evans, 46, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away on October 21, 2016. Karin was born on December 31, 1969 in Ronceverte, West Virginia to Jack L. and Barbara Wilson Goodman. Karin was a 1987 graduate of Leonardtown High School and a graduate of St. Mary’s College of Maryland. She was a member of the First Saints Community Church, St. Paul’s Campus. Karin loved children and was a Day Care and Small Child Provider. She was happiest when she was spending time with family and friends, especially her two sons. In addition to her parents, Karin is survived by her husband, Steven Patrick Evans of Mechanicsville, Maryland; her sons, Jackson Scott Evans and Hunter Luke Evans both of Mechanicsville, Maryland; and her sister, Paula Goodman of California, Maryland. Family will receive friends for Karin’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m., with a Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Todd Summers, Bobby Evans, Charlie Evans, Artie Guy, Scott Cheseldine, and Billy Wockenfuss. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southern Maryland Animal Welfare League, Post Office Box 1232, Leonardtown, MD 20650, or at the First Saints Community Church Children’s Ministry, P.O. Box 95, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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Leonardtown to Host Veterans Day Parade Governor Hogan and Congressman Hoyer expected to participate in annual march The public is invited to come out and salute America’s Veterans at the annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown. The march, sponsored by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and Commissioners of Leonardtown, takes place on Friday, November 11 at 10 a.m. The parade steps off on Fenwick Street and features Veterans, dignitaries, elected officials, local high school marching bands, military units, color guards, classic and antique cars, boy and girl scouts, cheerleaders, motorcycles, and horses, as well as fire, police and emergency personnel and equipment. Immediately following the parade, spectators are encouraged to remain in the Town Square for a Veterans Memorial Ceremony to include patriotic music, laying of wreaths and words of remembrance. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Congressman Steny Hoyer will be among the marchers and may say a few words during the event as their schedules permit. Spectators can come to the Square early to talk to representatives from Vacations for Vets of St. Mary’s, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), The Marine Corps League and Young Marines, The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, CSM’s Heroes Campaign and the Navy Gold Star Pro-

gram. These organizations will be set up in the Square to provide information on programs for veterans and active-duty military, including ways the general public can help our local military families. In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be cancelled and the Memorial Ceremony will be held in the auditorium at St. Mary’s Ryken High School, 22600 Camp Calvert Road, Leonardtown (inside Romuald Hall on the back campus). Those wishing to lay wreaths at the monuments may choose to do so. Parking and Shuttles for the 2016 Leonardtown Veterans Day Parade Parade participants are requested to be in place at the lineup location at St. Mary’s Ryken High School no later than 9:30 a.m. and to plan as follows: Parade vehicles, including buses, floats, cars, trucks and motorcycles, should report directly to the staging area at St. Mary’s Ryken High School between 7 and 8 a.m. All parade vehicles - except emergency vehicles - should be parked by 8 a.m. Marching groups and other parade participants should park at Leonardtown Middle School and take the shuttle to St. Mary’s Ryken High School between 8 and 9:30 a.m.

Parents should not to drop off their children at Ryken High School, along the side of the road or at the intersection. All persons participating in the parade and who are not riding in a parade vehicle should ride the shuttle bus from Leonardtown Middle School. Parking for Spectators Spectators and those participating in the parade are asked to not park in the Courthouse parking lot on Courthouse Drive or surrounding side streets. These areas are reserved exclusively for school buses and shuttles and must remain clear to reduce congestion at the end of the parade. Spectators are also asked not to park at the College of Southern Maryland’s Leonardtown Campus as the college will be open for classes on Veterans Day. Parking spaces there are needed for students and faculty. Spectators are encouraged to park at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds and ride one of the complimentary, roundtrip, shuttles into Town. Free parking and shuttles also available at the St. Mary’s County Governmental Center. Spectators should park in the areas near the Carter State Office Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD. From there you

may walk into town or board a shuttle at the shuttle stop near the flagpoles between the Carter Office Building and the Potomac Building. Wheelchair-accessible shuttles will be available at both locations. The return shuttle stop for both locations is located across from The Olde Town Pub on the corner of Washington and Shadrick Streets. Washington Street and Fenwick Street leading into downtown Leonardtown will be closed to traffic from 8 a.m. until noon. Downtown parking and thru traffic will be limited to areas accessible from Lawrence Avenue. Officers from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will provide traffic control, and Parade Volunteers will assist with parking and street detours. Handicapped Parking: Spectators requiring handicapped parking may take Washington Street and upon showing proof of a handicapped sticker or need, will be allowed to park in the designated lot behind the Church of the Nazarene. For a map of available parking areas go to http://leonardtown.somd.com/pdf/VetDayPark.jpg. For more information call 301-475-9791 or 301-475-4200, ext. *1342.

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Woman’s Club collecting clothing, household items The Woman’s Club of St. Mary’s County, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, will be having a used clothing drive on Friday, November 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:p.m. The drive will be held on the upper level of the parking lot at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department. The purpose of this fund-raiser is to raise money for the Club’s scholarship fund. The organization awards at least two scholarships annually to students who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence. Extracurricular activities, community service and character are also considered. A&E Clothing Corp. from New Jersey will be processing the used clothing. The Woman’s Club will receive money for every pound collected. The clothing is sent to impoverished areas around the world.

Things that A&E accept include all types of clothing and shoes. Accessories that are collected include handbags, belts, backpacks, hats, scarves, briefcases, gloves, and ties. Household items such as blankets, tablecloths, bed linen, draperies, curtains, pillows, towels, small rugs, quilts and comforters are accepted. All types of toys, stuffed animals and bicycles of all size are also accepted. All items should be put into 30 gallon tightly tied plastic bags, with the exception of hard toys that should be put into boxes. Donations are tax deductible and a receipt will be provided for donations. For more information, contact Betty Currie at 301 373-4816 or Carole Romary at 301 863-6969.

Kesslers Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary Thanksgiving Day Leonard and Peggy Kessler, lifetime residents of Lexington Park, will celebrate 60 years of blissful marriage Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2016. Married 1956 in Collingdale, PA, they raised 9 children, and have been blessed with 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Leonard started Kessler Body & Equipment specializing in school bus sales and repair and was a school bus contractor. Peggy served as The Salvation Army contact and opened ‘Ye Olde Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant’ on the Leonardtown Square. Serving God has been their call; they are founding charter members of Leonardtown Church of the Nazarene.

It is with great love that their children invite friends and family to honor them with notes and cards reflecting memories of the past. Please send cards to 48750 Kessler Way, Lexington Park, MD 20653.

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Nature Discovery Time (Greenwell Foundation, 25420 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood) 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Give your child the chance to discover the joys of the natural world with new friends! You and your child are invited to meet us at the Greenwell Foundation, every Tuesday morning, for outdoor discoveries and learning, from September to May. Up to 6 years old—No prior registration required. $5 per child (free for children 2 and under). Registration not required. Children attend with their adult. Visit us online at greenwellfoundation.org/nature-discovery-time/. Phone: 301.373.9775. We may be walking up to a half mile and back so we can explore and learn from different habitats. All trails are stroller accessible.

Spaghetti Dinner (Hollywood Volunteer Fire Dept Social Hall – 24801 Three Notch Rd, Hollywood) 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, November 4, 2016 from 5:00—7:00p.m. at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Dept Social Hall. Menu will consist of Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, French bread and tea. All you can eat buffet. $9.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 5-12 and children under 4 are free. Separate baked goods table. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Dept.

Bingo Every Saturday at Mother Catherine Academy (33883 Chaptico Road Mechanicsville) 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. SATURDAY NIGHT BINGO! Doors open at 5 pm. Early Birds start at 6:30 pm. Regular Games start at 7:00 pm. $10 admission (includes one regular book). Progressive Money Ball! Door prizes. Concessions: Weekly specials along with regulars Pizza, Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers, Hot dogs and French Fries. We are located on Route 238 Chaptico Road just one mile off of Route 5. Call 301-8843165 for more information. Visit our website www.mothercatherine.org for Jackpot and Moneyball update. Bingo - Am. Leg. Post 82, La Plata (6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata) 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold smoke-free BINGO Thursdays with early birds beginning at 7:00 pm at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Doors open 6 pm. Call (301) 934-8221. PUBLIC WELCOME. Line Dance Lessons (Hotel Charles - 15110 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville) Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Free line dance lessons taught by the Southern Maryland Boot Scooters. Beginner lessons 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Intermediate lessons 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM.

Thursday, November 3 November Grocery Auction (St Michael’s School – 16560 Three Notch Road, Ridge) 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Join us at St. Michael’s School Thursday November 3, 2016 for our Fall Grocery Auction! Time to stock up for the holidays, kids out of school, relatives visiting and all the other Fall activities coming up! Auction starts at 6pm and will last approximately 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Won items are delivered immediately to bidder at their seat, so please be sure to bring coolers and bags to contain your winnings! There will be a variety of items, dry goods, frozen foods, sodas, snacks, can goods, dairy products…it is always fun to see what shows up each time!! Payment by cash or check only, 10% buyer’s premium applied at checkout. Services provided by Farrell Auction Service, please contact St. Michael’s School for additional information 301-872-5454.

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Steak & Shrimp Dinner La Plata Am Leg (6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. American Legion Post 82 will hold a Steak and Shrimp Dinner 6 - 8 pm every first Friday at the post, 6330 Crain Hwy, La Plata. Cost is $15 for steak or shrimp, or $18 for combination. Call 301-934-8221. Come support veterans, active-duty military, and your community! PUBLIC WELCOME. CSM Connections Literary Series: Rick Benjamin (College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus Auditorium – 22950 Hollywood Road) 7:30 p.m. Rick Benjamin, state poet of Rhode Island. $3 in advance, $5 at the event, $3 with CSM Student ID. Connections@csmd.edu, 301934-7864, www.csmd.edu/connections.

Saturday, November 5 Hawthorne Greene Vendor Show (Hawthorne Greene Clubhouse – 234 Williamsburg Circle, La Plata) 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. On November 5th, the Hawthorne Greene community will host a Vendor Show at our clubhouse. The event is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 234 Williamsburg Circle We will have a variety of vendors and a Bake Sale. Come out and take a look! You may find the perfect gift for yourself or others. For more information call: 240-216-4077. Craft Fair – 2nd Dist VFD&RS – Fall and Christmas (2nd Dist. VFD&RS, 45245 Drayden Rd, Valley Lee) 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CRAFT FAIR - CRAFTERS ONLY. COST: $25.00 Per Space. STUFFED HAM SANDWICHES AND FOOD FOR SALE! For more info / Reserve a space: Call Darlene at 240-434-1095 after 4:00 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the VFD&RS Valley Lee. 3rd Annual Craft Fair & Holiday Boutique (21707 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3rd Annual Craft Fair and Holiday Boutique: ALL VENDOR SPOTS ARE FILLED!!! GET AN EARLY START TO YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH UNIQUE ITEMS FOR YOUR LOVED ONES! A wide variety of unique handcrafted items including specialty Christmas decorations for all military branches and assorted causes such as Breast Cancer, home made jam, jelly and candy, wood crafts, Scentsy, Pink Zebra, hand crocheted items, 31 Bags, hand made greetings cards and notepads, LuLaRoe, Tupperware,

hand crafted jewelry, Perfectly Posh natural spa products, Upcycle products, Music and Movie crafted items, country crafts, BAKE SALE, Special Basket Raffle of items from each vendor. 9am to 3pm. Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Department of Public Works building – 10430 Audie Lane, La Plata) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Charles County Department of Public Works would like to remind citizens that the next household hazardous waste collection will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5. The household hazardous waste collection site is located in the parking lot of the Department of Public Works building, located at 10430 Audie Lane, off of Radio Station Road in La Plata. Collection hours are 9 a.m.—3 p.m. Household hazardous waste collection will occur on the first Saturday of each month through December. Upcoming 2016 collection dates are: Nov. 5, and Dec. 3. For more information, call the Charles County Department of Public Works, Environmental Resources Division at 301-932-3599 or 301-870-2778, or the landfill and recycling information line at 301-932-5656. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258. Point Lookout Lighthouse Open House (Point Lookout State Park – 11175 Point Lookout Rd, Scotland) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Point Lookout Lighthouse Preservation Society will welcome visitors to the Point Lookout Lighthouse, located in the Point Lookout State Park in Scotland, MD. Docents from the Point Lookout Lighthouse Preservation Society will be on hand to answer your questions. No charge to enter the lighthouse, however standard park entrance fees apply. Donations greatly appreciated, and all funds go toward restoring the lighthouse to the 1927 time period. For additional information, please visit www.PLLPS.org or send e-mail to info@pllps.org. If you are interested in volunteering at the lighthouse, please e-mail us at: volunteer@pllps.org. Md. Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Festical (St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds – 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 2nd Annual Maryland STEM Festival will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016, from 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. The festival will feature a variety of STEM-related exhibitors, activities, demonstrations, and competitions. The festival is free to the public and lunch will be available for purchase. For more information, please contact Ms. Denise Mandis or Mr. Jason Hayes at 301-475-5511, ext. 32105. Carnival/ Craft Fair – King’s Christian Academy (The King’s Christian Academy – 20738 Point Lookout Rd, Callaway) 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. On November 5, The King’s Christian Academy will be hosting its annual Community Carnival and Craft / Vendor Fair from 12— 6pm. This event is open to the community! It will be held on the school grounds just off Rt. 5 in Callaway, Maryland. Over 40 Crafters and Vendors and 30+ carnival attractions and a host of carnival games and other rides! Freshly prepared food, hamburg-

ers, hot dogs, Italian sausages with peppers & onions, pulled pork, pizza, cotton candy, popcorn, nachos, soft pretzels, snowcones & much more! Admission is FREE and tickets will be reasonably priced for all to enjoy this family friendly event. For more information, please call 301-994-3080 or visit the school’s website at www.KingsChristianAcademy. org. Rain Date: November 12. Hollywood Elementary School Relay for Life Quarter Auction (Hollywood Elementary School – 44345 Joy Chapel Rd, Hollywood) 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Please join the Hollywood Elementary Relay for Life Team for a Quarter Auction. Tons of vendors & awesome items for auction. Bring your quarters and do some shopping for the holidays. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Hope to see you there! Interested vendors, please contact Erin Goldsmith @ elgoldsmith@smcps.org. All Faith Church Annual Fall Dinner (Mechanicsville Moose Lodge – 27636 Mechanicsville Road, Mechanicsville) 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. All Faith Episcopal Church of Charlotte Hall will be hosting its Annual Fall Dinner on Saturday, November 5, from noon until 5 p.m. The meal features fried oysters, Southern Maryland stuffed ham, fried chicken, side dishes, and drinks. The dinner is $25 for adults and $12 for children 8 years old and younger. Carry-out dinners are also available for $25 each. A silent auction and baked goods are also featured. Proceeds are dedicated to the maintenance of the church, which is 249 years old. For more information about the fall dinner, call All Faith Episcopal Church at 301-884-3773, or visit the website at www.allfaithchurch.com. COSMIC Season Opener Concert (Patuxent Presbyterian Church – 23421 Kingston Creek Rd, California) 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. COSMIC Season Opener: The Three Bs: Beethoven—Egmont Overture, Barber—Violin Concerto in D with Jose Cueto, Brahms Symphony no 4 in E minor. Students Free! Please visit our website for updates www. cosmicsymphony.org. Star Party at Myrtle Point Park (Myrtle Point Park – 24050 Patuxent Blvd, California) 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Join the Friends of Myrtle Point Park for a night with the stars brought to you by the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society. Discover some of the delights of the evening sky at one of your favorite places. This is one of the few times that the park is open for night visitation. Contact bobboxwell@hotmail.com or call 443-404-5549 for details. In the event of rain or stormy weather—the event will be cancelled.

Sunday, November 6 Holiday Basket Bingo – Stephen’s Fund (Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall – 24801 Three Notch Rd, Hollywood) 9 a.m. The Charlotte Hall Rotary Club will host their 17th annual Holiday Basket Bingo to benefit Stephen’s Fund on Sunday, November 6th at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall. Proceeds will benefit

Community special needs children and their families. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and early birds bingo will start at 1:30 p.m. Regular games will start at 2 p.m. All early bird and regular game baskets will be stuffed!!! Food, basket raffle, 50/50 raffle, King Tut for baskets, Pull Tabs for baskets/cash, door prizes and more!!! Make a reservation to be included in the free drawing to win the 2016 Christmas Basket. The group leader with the most reservations will win the 2016 Elf Basket. To reserve a table for 6 or more or to be included in the free drawing please call Shirley at 240-298-3885 or Shirley.mattingly@verizon.net. Christmas Bazaar at Mother Catherine Academy (Mother Catherine Academy – 38833 Chaptico Rd, Helen) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come join us for a fun day filled with Christmas fun at the Mother Catherine Academy Christmas Bazaar. This is an event that has something fun for the whole family. Pictures with Santa, a cookie decorating room, a cake walk and bake table, a Yuletide yard sale, handmade craft vendors, carnival games, Secret Santa’s gift shop and lots more. In the very least stop by to grab one of Maryland’s famous stuffed ham sandwiches. Hope to see you there! For more information or to inquire about being a vendor call: 3018443165 or email mcabazaar@gmail.com. Craft and Vender Show to benefit Relay for Life (Mechanicsville Moose Lodge – 27636 Mechanicsville Road, Mechanicsville) 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Craft and Vender Show: Start Christmas Shopping Early! Gifts, Candles, Soaps, Home Decor, Quilts, Ornaments, Wreaths, Hair Bows, Lamps, Jewelry, Doll Cloths, and much more! Vendors include Partylite, Scentsy, Perfectly Posh, Chalky & Co., Stamp It Up, Jam Berry, Thirty One, Tastefully Simple, Origami Owl, H2O, Lime Light, RJB Metals, Hand Made Bandages, and much more!!! St. Mary’s Bryantown Annual Fall Dinnerfest (13715 Notre Dame Place Bryantown) 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Annual Fall Dinnerfest, Catered by: Thompson’s Seafood. Menu: Fried Oysters, Steamed Shrimp, Fried Chicken, Ham and all the Fixings. Adults & All Carry-outs $27 (Carryouts available 12—4;30 p.m.) Children 6—11 yrs $10 (Children 5 and under Free). ALL YOU CAN EAT….BUFFET STYLE. “Catholic Daughters Country Store” Featuring: Home Canned Goods, Fresh Produce, Homemade Crafts. Plus: A raffle for an Old Ham with Supper Fixings. “The Religious Store” Offering Many wonderful religious items for purchase. Silent Auction 12—4 p.m., White Elephant Sale, Bake Table, Hourly 50/50 Drawings, Pull Tabs & Lots of Fun for All. For more information please contact Ellen Bowles @ 301-472-4247 or heresellen@hotmail.com.

Wednesday, November 9 What Export License Reviewers are Looking For (Lexington Park Library – 21677 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Blvd, Lexington Park) 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. What Export License Reviewers are Looking For: How to Complete a DSP-5 or DSP-

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November 4, 2016 5-8pm

85. The Patuxent Partnership is hosting a brown bag lunch presentation on the inner workings of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) export license application review process on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the Lexington Park Library. Check in begins at 11:30 a.m., and the program starts at 12:00 noon. The presenter, Mike McCloskey, serves as the lead consultant and instructor at Foreign Disclosure and Export Solutions Corporation and is considered an expert in the areas of military technology transfer and the implementation of U.S. foreign disclosure policy. The Patuxent Partnership works with government, industry and academia on programs and initiatives designed to support workforce development in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), host programs of interest to the Navy and the broader community and supports research and technology development. Visit www. paxpartnership.org. SMC Camera Club – Critique Night (Patuxent River Naval Air Museum – 22156 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hosted by the St. Mary’s County Camera Club. Our goal is to, “promote photography as a hobby, providing a forum for exchanging knowledge of the subject and inspiring amateur photographers toward improving their art.” Join us at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association, Inc. for our monthly photo critique night to give and receive constructive comments! Critique night is open to all! Bring ~3 digital (on SD card) or print images you would like to have reviewed, provide input, or just sit back and listen—you’re sure to learn something about photography! Our Website: smccc.org. Connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/ groups/136482817775/.

Thursday, November 10 Veteran’s Circle Celebration (Loffler Senior Activity Center – 21905 Chancellors Run Rd) 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Veteran’s Circle Celebration. Commemorate Veteran’s Day with everyone at Loffler Senior Activity Center. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, for more information. Archaeology: Eastern Woodland Indians (La Plata Police Station – 101 La Grange Ave., La Plata) 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Julie Hall will show how the Eastern Woodland Indians Traveling Trunk created by Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM) can be used to bring history alive. No fee to attend. CSM Main Stage Theatre: “Pinocchio” (College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata) 7:30 p.m. This is the classic tale of the wooden puppet who wants to be a real boy. $15 adults, $12 military/seniors/youth. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/Arts.

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First Saints Soup Kitchen to raise funds to purchase healthy fresh fruit, vegetables and meat for the hundreds of hungry families in our community.

Participating businesses will be donating a percentage of their sales November First Friday to this worthy cause and you can help by shopping in Leonardtown on November 4. may also make a cash H You donation in any of the Grateful Harvest Collection boxes that will be in Leonardtown businesses all month.

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Sunday, November 6, 2016

Doors Open 12:30 pm Early Birds Game 1:30 pm Regular Games 2 pm

At Hollywood Fire Department Social Hall

All Regular Game Baskets will be theme filled!

25 Door Prizes

5 Specials · Pull Tabs for Baskets · King Tut Joining us will be a weaver from The Longaberger Company making a special basket!

Call 240-298-3885 to be included in the drawing

for the 2016 Christmas Basket Bring all of your friends for a chance to win the 2016 Elf Basket For more information or reservations for 6 or more please call Shirley at 240-298-3885. No children permitted unless they have their own ticket and are accompanied by an adult. This basket bingo is in no way affiliated or endorsed by the Longaberger® Company though prizes are genuine Longaberger® Baskets

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Libraries Closed for Veterans Day

All three libraries will be closed on Friday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. Ready to Serve: World War I Nurses’ Unknown Stories Lexington Park Library will host Ready to Serve: World War I Nurses’ Unknown Stories on Sunday, November 13 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Written and performed by Ellouise Schoettler, Ready to Serve is the true story of elite American professional nurses who served in France during WWI. They left a legacy that makes us proud. Recommended for ages 13+. No registration required.

Resume and Cover Letter Writing

Leonardtown Library will host Resume and Cover Letter Writing on Tuesday, November 15 from 2 – 4 p.m. Presented by JobSource. Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of a professional resume. This workshop is designed for resume development by using tools and helpful links to create a resume that best reflects the participants’ skills and experience. We will review formats, content, grammar, etc. Here you will learn why a resume is an essential marketing tool. There are no fees for services provided. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-475-2846.

“All American Boys” Teen Book Discussion

Lexington Park Library will host a Teen Book Discussion of “All American Boys” by Brendan Kiely and Jason Reynolds on Tuesday, November 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. “All American Boys” was chosen to be the One Maryland, One Book for the year 2016. “In an unforgettable new novel from awardwinning authors Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely, two teens—one black, one white—grapple with the repercussions of a single violent act that leaves their school, their community, and, ultimately, the country bitterly divided by racial tension.”

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Buying and Selling Online

Lexington Park Library will host Buying and Selling Online on Wednesday, November 16 from 10 a.m. – 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. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.

Protecting Your Privacy Online

Leonardtown Library will host Protecting Your Privacy Online on Wednesday, November 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn about tools you can use to limit what’s shared about you online. Find out how browser plugins, proxies, and the Tor browser can help keep your information private. Attendees should be proficient computer users, well versed in navigating the internet, downloading files, and installing software. Adult classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-475-2846.

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Zombie Apocalypse

Lexington Park Library will host the Zombie Apocalypse on Thursday, November 17 from 6 to 7 p.m. Civilized society has collapsed, and the undead have risen. Will you survive? Join us for zombie fear factor, a survival scavenger hunt, zombie hunting, and more. Costumes welcomed. All ages. No registration required.

Thursday, November 3, 2016

n O g n Goi In Entertainment

Thursday, November 3rd Steve Nelson Angler’s Seafood Bar and Grill, Solomons 6-10pm

Friday, November 4 Texas Hold’em Tournament VFW Post 2632, 23282 Three Notch Rd. 7:00 PM EVA Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 7pm The Mystery of Edwin Drood Indian Head Black Box Theatre, Indian Head 8-9:30pm Ryan Forrester Trio The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 8pm Karaoke Angler’s Seafood Bar and Gril Solomons 9pm-1am

Saturday, November 5 The Mystery of Edwin Drood Indian Head Black Box Theatre Indian Head 8-9:30pm

Karaoke w/DJ Tommy T & Friends Applebee’s California, MD 20619 9-12:30pm Michael Fox Angler’s Seafood Bar and Grill, Solomons 8-11PM

Tuesday, November 8th Ben Connelly Angler’s Seafood Bar and Grill, Solomons 6-9PM

Wednesday, November 9th Wild Card Trivia Angler’s Seafood Bar and Grill, Solomons 7-9PM

Thursday, November 10

Steve Nelson Angler’s Seafood Bar and Grill, Solomons 6-10PM

“Pinocchio” CSM Main Stage Theatre, La Plata Start 7:30pm

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Youngat Heart Veterans Resource Day

The Department of Aging & Human Services is proud to present the first annual Veterans Resource Day on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This year’s event will be held in the Building A auditorium at the College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, located at 22950 Hollywood Road. This event will take place the week of Veterans Day and is designed to offer information and support to veterans and their family members. The public is invited to attend this important opportunity. Contact Sarah Miller at sarah.miller@stmarysmd.com for more information.

Veterans Circle Celebration to be held Thursday, Nov. 10

Every year Loffler Senior Activity Center welcomes local veterans with a breakfast and simple ceremony designed to honor those who have served and continue to serve our country through military service. This year’s Veteran’s Circle Celebration will take place on Thursday, November 10 at Loffler Senior Activity Center. A staffprepared breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m. with the ceremony following at 10 a.m. Cost is $5 for civilians and is FREE for veterans (including active duty members). Limited seating is available. To sign up call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk before Tuesday, November 1. Indicate if you are a veteran when you sign up. Health Connections at Northern Health Connections will give a presentation on Nutrition and Maintaining a Healthy Weight at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, November 8 from 12:30-2 p.m. Health Connections provides community outreach for MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, offering community classes, seminars and support groups. To sign up for this presentation in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.

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Diabetes SelfManagement Program

People with type 2 diabetes and caregivers of those with diabetes are invited to attend this 6-week workshop at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays, Nov. 15 – Dec. 20 from 1:30 – 4 p.m. Participants will learn skills to better manage and cope with the symptoms of diabetes. Subjects covered include: 1) techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress, and emotional problems such as depression, anger, fear and frustration; 2) appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance; 3) healthy eating 4) appropriate use of medication; and 5) working more effectively with health care providers. This program was developed and tested by professionals at Stanford University School of Medicine and in the community. The workshop is facilitated by two trained Leaders. Advance registration is required; space is limited. Attendance at all workshop sessions is highly recommended. To learn more or to register, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.

Lyme Disease Video Conference Series

A five-part video series will be shown at the Northern Senior Activity Center starting on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. and continue on alternating Wednesdays. This series features top Lyme-literate doctors at various conferences. The first video features Dr. Raphael Stricker, President of International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) and covers many challenging aspects of Lyme Disease diagnoses and treatment; duration 45 mins. To sign up for this presentation in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.

Basketball for Ages 50+

Pick-up basketball games will be held in the Margaret Brent Recreation Center during this six-week session, Fridays, Nov. 4 – Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. (no play Nov. 11 & 25). Games are open to both males and females. Advance registration is required at the Garvey Senior Activity Center in Leonardtown. Cost: $12. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.

War Letters Video at Loffler

Since November is a month that we honor our veterans, a video called War Letters will be shown at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wed. Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. This video depicts the reading of a collection of letters written by American military men and women that were engaged in every conflict from the American Revolution to the Persian Gulf War to their loved ones at home. Using the most compelling and enlightening of these missives, War Letters tells the story of American wars from the viewpoint of the men and women in the front lines. Register for this video by calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, or stop by the reception desk to sign up. Seating is limited.

Creating Backyard Bird Feeding Habitats

Wild Birds Unlimited of St. Mary’s County will present a program at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. on creating a backyard bird feeding habitat. Now is the time to create a backyard winter refuge for the birds and for yourself. When that snow flies, you’ll be ready to sit back and watch the show! Wild Birds Unlimited will share ways you can bring nature into your backyard in a simple, mess-free manner and make winter more enjoyable for you and the birds. There is no fee to attend this presentation. Register in advance by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.

Seasonal Art Classes

The Garvey Senior Activity Center has partnered with Yellow Door Art Studios to offer high quality, low cost art instruction. All materials are supplied. On Monday, Nov. 14 from 2-4 p.m. the class will use acrylics to create a still life painting – “Bountiful Harvest”. On Monday, Nov. 28 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. the class will use pastels to create “Cakes and Cookies”. Cost is $10 per class; payable to Yellow Door Art Studios. Payment must be made at the Garvey Senior Activity Center at the time of registration. Space is limited so register early. To learn more call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.

Make a Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Sign up now to make a simple yet elegant Thanksgiving Centerpiece at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. The class will take place on Friday, Nov. 18 beginning at 10 a.m. We will be arranging fresh greenery and flowers plus a few ornamental items into a jar and then placing that jar into a craft pumpkin that you cut. You bring the (carve-able artificial) pumpkin and we will supply the rest. If you are unable to find a craft pumpkin, worry not- you can simply wrap the jar with beautiful tissue paper, burlap or whatever lovely material you have on hand and add a bow. No fee- this class is being offered for free and there are sixteen spots available. Reserve your spot by calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.

YES Cycling on the Trail

On Wednesday, Nov. 16 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 is led by Dan Donahue, experienced cyclist and volunteer 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. *3103.

Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services 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

Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/ aging for the most up-to date information.

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Realtor’s Special Delivery Last Saturday morning, I was just getting ready to blow-dry my hair when the doorbell rang. For a minute, I thought about not bothering to answer it, since it was likely to be election volunteers, trying to sway my unswayable mind, or someone selling something else I’d be equally unwilling to buy. I went downstairs, though, and answered the door—and I’m glad I did. My mail carrier, who I’d never met, was standing on my porch. She’s a lovely young woman with long, thick, curly hair—I was instantly envious, even if it would take triple the time to dry it. She was smiling, but I also got the sense that she was slightly embarrassed, or hesitant, about something. “I’ve got a ton of mail for you,” she began. “I was getting worried, honestly. It just kept piling up, and I didn’t know if something was wrong. You hear these horrible things, these awful stories…” she trailed off. For a moment, neither of us said anything. I imagine that we were both thinking about those horrible things, those awful stories; I know I was. The ones I imagined involved me, unconscious—or, let’s face it, worse—on the floor, with my cats standing on me and surveying the room, trying to decide what to get into first, now that the human was out of the way. Although she could see that things were fine, I assured her that I was okay. I’d been traveling, and there had been a misunderstanding with one of the boys (I thought he’d been getting the mail, and just hadn’t dropped it off yet). We laughed about the whole thing, and she went to her truck and brought out a big plastic bin filled with the letters and packages that had clogged my little mailbox. She seemed apologetic, as if she’d overreacted, or let her imagination run a little too wild. I did my best to reassure her that I

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was nothing but grateful—and I was, and I am—that she had come by to check on me. She doesn’t know me: I’m just a name on the envelopes that she delivers each day. I don’t know her, either: she’s just the woman parked beside the community mailbox every afternoon. Except, I’m not just a name on an envelope. I’m many things to many people, as we all are: in my case, I’m one of my stepdad’s caretakers; I’m my father’s weekly dinner companion and nightly telephone check-in buddy. I’m a mother of three, a boss, a volunteer. And, I’m also diabetic, so that scary, crazy scenario with me on the floor while my cats climb over me isn’t so crazy, after all. Likewise, she’s not just the anonymous mail carrier. She’s someone who cares enough about her neighbors to listen to her instincts, someone who took the time to be sure I was okay, even though she could have just seen me as a stranger, Mailbox #12, the house on the right with the green shutters. We’re all so busy, and it’s easy to forget that we’re all in this together, part of a family, instead of disconnected humans, hurrying here and there and back, forgetting that we all have an opportunity—I’d even argue that it’s a responsibility—to look out for each other. When my mail carrier took the time to do just that, it was a reminder to me to be more mindful of others, to keep practicing the art of caring. I don’t know my mail carrier’s name, but last Saturday, I got to know a little bit of her heart…and I’ll be a better person because of it. I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net if you have comments or questions about the column.

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Autumn Chitter Chatter It always seems like there is so much to do for Halloween, and then it is all done in a few hours. It’s not like you want Halloween up for any amount of time after it is over. Not like fall or Easter time when you can leave those decorations up throughout their seasons. Halloween means lots of decorations, lots of food, and then the next day I want it all packed and put away. Well, more like a few days pass and then it is all put away. But with rain coming, there is a deadline. We did make our lives easier this past Halloween trail night by placing Mindy in Farmstead Kennels in Clements overnight. She seemed very happy and enjoyed looking out of her sliding glass doors in her luxury suite. I liked that she was inside a nice warm room with other doggies to talk to. I was so afraid that Mindy would think we were taking her back to her rescue but she was fine when I picked her up. Actually, I was hoping it would be a little like Scared Straight: Dog edition. And that Mindy would suddenly listen to all our commands, especially COME, STAY, Leave the stray cats alone, not eat the arm of the downstairs couch, and most importantly, consistently potty outside – not on the basement rug. She doesn’t potty on it too much, maybe once a week if she gets playing too hard, and forgets to let me know.

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This year we are switching all the boxes of decorations and the creatures to their own dedicated shed; one that my husband’s mother had for all her extra items. My husband did find a treasure in there and brought it out for me to see. It is a three corner Jenny Lind style child’s chair. A little damask fabric to cover the seat and a good cleaning should make it a showpiece. I don’t think I will shabby chic it though, and it may end up for sale at The Tobacco Barn in Hughesville (Hughesville Village Market is what we are known as now) where I sell different things. I work there this weekend, though I don’t think I will have the seat covered by then. I don’t know, maybe the cute chair will stay here. There could be other treasures in there as well, so I guess I should go through the shed carefully. Now I can bring out all those warm, cozy fall decorations I love. It just seems like the best time of year. There is nothing better to me than a season where nature is included in so many decorations. The colors of the changing and fallen leaves are everywhere in home decor. The pier One catalogs make me want to buy the whole store. I really just want pillows. I don’t like the ones I got last year, and may move them downstairs. Strike that. If I put pillows downstairs in the den, Mindy would have them shredded in two seconds. There are so many things I have to watch out for now. I believe Mindy has destroyed the last stuffed animal of her’s and Tidbit’s. Thank goodness we have come across a few indestructible toys… now if we could just find an indestructible carpet. 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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Josiah Tippett and Sons, Pt. II

“Philip Tippett bought the farm adjoining his brother, Judge Tippett, from Mark Stevenson. He was born in Maryland in 1804, came to the neighborhood of Chesterfield about 1837, and taught school for many years. He was justice of the peace several years, and clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in St. Louis from 1846 to 1850. He married the widow of George C. Frazier in 1844, by whom he had one son, Josiah, now in Colorado. He was accidentally drowned in the Meramec at Glencoe while fishing, along with his son, in April, 1870. Mrs. Tippet died March 7, 1875.” The two other sons of Josiah Tippett (by Ann Cawood) remained in St. Mary’s County. Robert Tippett (1788-1854) married Mary Stephen Allstan February 8, 1822. They had four children: Robert Henry Tippett, born November 5, 1822 and died October 7, 1834 at the age of 12; Indiana B. Tippett, born 1828 and died August 9, 1883 in Washington, D.C., who married William Judson Hazel February 5, 1850; Jane Rebecca Tippett, born 1830 and died April 11, 1891 at Milestown--she was the third wife (of four) of John Henry Herbert whom she married July 11, 1857; and Robert Henry Bruce Tippett, born April 29, 1846 and died March 8, 1912 in Charles County who married Susan Allison Ethalinda Payne, widow of William H. Cheseldine December 26, 1854. Samuel Tippett (1790-aft. 1850) married Margaret Smith January 1, 1825. He had two daughters. One was Catherine who married John W. Ellis May 2, 1849. She appears to have died in childbirth in 1850.

The other daughter was Mary Melvina Tippett (1829-1862) who married Richard Henry Ellis (brother of John W. Ellis; sons of Hezekiah Ellis and Sarah Rock) January 8, 1852. Ann Cawood, mother of Hezekiah, Philip and Peregrine Tippett, had had two illegitimate sons by Robert Hammett III prior to 1783. She may not have married Josiah Tippett in order to preserve her inheritance from Hammett. Nevertheless, Josiah married Susanna Davis in 1799. Will of Robert Hammett, St. Mary’s County, 5/30/1783-4/17/1786. Wife: 1/3 of my personal estate. Son: Zachariah Hammett, 1/3 of my personal estate. To: Ann Cawood, the balance of my personal estate for life provided she lives single. If she marries or dies (whichever occurs first), her part is to be divided between my two children, Arcagy Cawood and Aquilla Cawood who are to also inherit my son Samuel Hammett’s share if he should die without heirs. If Arcagy and Aquilla Cawood die without issue, their share to their mother Ann Cawood and to my son, Samuel Hammett. Exec: Ann Cawood and son, Zachariah Hammett. Wit: Stephen and Susanna Cawood and James Branson. Ann was deceased prior to December 4, 1802. Josiah Tippett was her administrator. Her estate was distributed between her sons Robert, Hezekiah and Samuel Tippett and the heirs of Aquilla Hammett. I assume that Arcagy Cawood was deceased and Aquilla Cawood changed his surname to Hammett and was also deceased.

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