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Jordan: College Students Desecrated Post Office Flag

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Students attending St. Mary’s College of Maryland desecrated a United States flag flying from the post office there at St. Mary’s City, college president Tuajuanda Jordan wrote in an e-mail to the campus community. The incident occurred Nov. 9 or Nov. 10, according to reports from the college, and the leadership there has said they will cooperate with federal authorities in the investigation. “The U.S. flag that flies from the flagpole in front of the St. Mary’s City post office was found shredded and flying at half-staff on the flagpole on Thursday morning by a resident of the county,” Jordan wrote. “We have determined that this act was done by some college students.” Jordan said desecration of the flag was a protected form of free speech under the U.S. Constitution but the recent act at the post office was a case of vandalism. “Vandalism is a form of protest that we cannot tolerate in our community,” Jordan wrote. “Acts of destruction, against people or things, do not move communities forward.”

Mike Bruckler, assistant vice president at the college for marketing and communications, said that the college’s safety office was cooperating with the U.S. postal inspectors in their investigation. Bruckler said that the college had performed its own investigation and had found out who the students were that had been involved. “Their names have been forwarded to the student conduct office,” Bruckler said. Penny Mullins, an inspector with the U.S. Postal Service, said it was unclear yet whether the student names had been given to federal authorities but postal inspectors were working the case. “We’re following up on it,” Mullins told The County Times. A “Peace and Unity” march took place at the college the night of Nov. 10, Bruckler said, and another source at the college said that students of all political persuasions took part in it to show that despite a divisive presidential election “we are still a community.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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The St. Mary’s River is one of the best reproductive areas for the native oyster in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, watermen say, and they have offered a plan to open up the oyster sanctuary in the upper portion of the county’s eponymous river to limited harvesting. The plan has already drawn strong opposition from a local river preservation group, the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association (SMRWA), which has long supported oyster sanctuaries started under the administration of former Gov. Martin O’Malley. They worry that disturbing the oyster sanctuary would degrade the efforts to preserve the dwindling bi-valve believed to be one of the keys to restoring the health of the bay because of its pollutant filtering ability. Robert T. Brown, president of the Maryland Watermen’s Association, said the plan resembles closely the method of crop rotation used on farmland. The proposal would divide the sanctuary into four parts, Brown told The County Times, with one section being made available for harvest for three to four weeks each season. It would then be closed down with the addition of new shell at the site to encourage larval oysters, sometimes called spat, to bond to the shell and grow naturally. That site would then remain closed for four more years, Brown said, while wa-

termen could move on to the next section the following season and repeat the harvesting process. The plan has already been forwarded to the state for consideration. “That’s one of the greatest striking areas for oysters to set in Maryland,” Brown said. Brown said the St. Mary’s River has been a bountiful oyster spawning and growth area in recent years in a time when oysters only now seem to be making a recovery throughout the watershed. Years of disease and bad weather conditions had decimated the population to just a fraction of its former abundance. The SMRWA has already offered their own counter proposal, which includes preserving the entire area of more than 1,300 acres and even terminating the continued state-sponsored leasing of areas in the sanctuary for aquaculture but retain the ones that are currently operating. The plan does call for increasing aquaculture opportunities for leasing further down the river away from the sanctuary; the plan would allow 30 acres of unproductive bottom in 2017 to open up to such leases. The SMRWA plan also calls for only Maryland residents to hold these aquaculture leases. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Commissioners Want $53 Million in Debt Authority By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County were considering as much as $60 million worth of capital construction projects, for which it would likely be necessary to go into more debt, but reduced their plans to ask state law makers for the authority to borrow $53 million. Any expansion of debt authority will have to be approved by legislators in Annapolis this coming session. Commissioner Todd Morgan said the object of the budget work session Tuesday was simply to bring the request to the county delegation at their joint meeting Dec. 9 to discuss legislative proposals. “We’re only looking for the authority the borrow the money,” Morgan said in a Wednesday interview. “We’re not borrowing any money.” Morgan said that a full capital construction program for fiscal 2018, including the new Leonardtown library, senior center and jail expansion as well as the continued build out of FDR Boulevard, were all projects under consideration.

“This will cover expected costs of those projects through 2020,” Morgan said. “If we don’t get the extra debt capacity these new projects may not go forward.” Commissioner Mike Hewitt said he believed the county could cut about $20 million from that authority request and push the completion of FDR Boulevard out several years to ensure that the library and senior center were completed “sooner rather than later.” He said that it would take the county longer to complete FDR Boulevard than had been estimated and he did not want to borrow money that had to wait to be spent. “I don’t think we need that amount [$53 million] right now,” Hewitt said Wednesday. “It’s about debt affordability. “I don’t want to borrow money until we’re ready to build.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer In a split decision Tuesday the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County voted to retain the 5 percent property tax cap that acts as a buffer for homeowners against potential sharp rises in property assessments. Commissioner Mike Hewitt failed in his attempt to get the cap lowered to 3 percent which would have drained more tax revenues from county coffers but he had said in recent weeks that the county could make up those revenues on taxes from commercial properties. “I still believe it would help those on fixed incomes, senior citizens and the like,” Hewitt said. “I’ll still advocate for 3 percent.” Commissioner John O’Connor agreed with Hewitt and said the county should look to increasing its impact fees on developers building new homes to be commensurate with surrounding jurisdictions like Charles County. “St. Mary’s County is about 14 years behind where it needs to be on its impact fees,” O’Connor said. “Our impact fees are so low… that we’re saddling the burden on citizens not living in new developments.” O’Connor said that the tax cap reduction to three percent would only be a very small portion of the county’s overall budget. “I think there’s other ways to find the money that we need in the budget and give people a break,” O’Connor said. “It’s a small impact to the budget overall.” County finance office projections show that decreasing the homestead tax cap to 3

percent would have removed $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. Commissioner Tom Jarboe said the decrease in tax revenues of about $90,000 a year might be small but it sent a bad message to legislators in Annapolis, since the commissioners were going to ask for greater borrowing authority to fund several new capital construction projects. He supported keeping the cap at 5 percent. “The tax cap is a throttle control,” Jarboe said. “By reducing the tax cap we’re sending a mixed message that at home we’re reducing our ability to collect revenue but we want greater debt authority.” Commissioner Todd Morgan also favored the 5 percent cap. “I think 5 percent is as low as we can go,” Morgan said. “I have no interest in dragging St. Mary’s County to the bottom just so we can say we have the lowest tax rates in the state and then turn to the citizens and say you can’t have services.” Commissioner President James “Randy” Guy was the deciding vote, supporting keeping the rate at 5 percent. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission Seeks Nominations The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) is seeking interested individuals to fill voting membership vacancies on the Commission. Current open positions include a Southern Maryland farmer from St. Mary’s County and a “Member at Large”. The “at Large” position includes, but is not limited to, individuals with backgrounds in agricultural businesses, economic development, finance or legal from any of the five counties SMADC serves (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s, St. Mary’s).s The Commission typically meets the first Monday of each month (Jan.-April)

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Solomons Christmas Walk

Celebrating 32 years at the Calvert Marine Museum Stroll the luminaria lit streets and begin holiday festivities with the annual Solomons Christmas Walk on Friday, December 2, and Saturday, December 3, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. In addition to all of the activities on the island, enjoy Annmarie Garden in Lights and the ever-popular lighted boat parade. The Calvert Marine Museum is offering its own holiday delights for visitors of all ages – and admission is free! On both Friday and Saturday evening, enjoy local musical entertainment: Friday, December 2 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.- COSMIC Flute Choir 7 p.m. – 8 p.m- Patuxent Voices 8 p.m. – 9 p.m- Patuxent High School Choir

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Saturday, December 3 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. - Bruce Rider & Friends 7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.- Calvert High School Chamber Orchestra 7:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. - PatuxentHighSchool Chamber Orchestra 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. - Robert Pfeiffer and Stephen Godfrey Santa will be visiting both nights and the museum otter will also join in on the holiday cheer. Children can create a holiday craft to take home. Enjoy punch and cookies on Friday and Santa’s Coffee House on Saturday offering complimentary coffee, hot cocoa, and holiday cookies. Shop locally in the Museum Store for unique, high-quality, made in America gifts that will please everyone on your holiday list. Museum members receive 20% off all weekend. The store will be open both nights from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. and is stocked with a unique collection of clothing, pottery and dishes, crab-etched wine glasses, hundreds of regional books, unique holiday cards, custom mugs and crocks, Carvel Hall crab knives, beautiful jewelry, fabulous ties for the gents, and holiday crab mats. The store has lots of great hostess gift ideas too such as towels, beautiful soap, ornaments galore, specialty teas, Blue Crab Bay Co. gourmet snacks, sea salt caramels, sea glass calendars, and gifts with a little bit of sparkle for the ladies. Calvert Marine Museum

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Maryland State Police have identified the man killed in the crash near the Thomas Johnson Bridge in California as Lusby native Craig Edward Wareham, 46. According to police reports the crash occurred Nov. 10 south of Patuxent Beach Road on Route 4; troopers from the Leonardtown barrack responded, reports stated. They found that a gray 1992 Toyota Corolla, with a Virginia registration, was driving northbound on Route 4 when it went across the dividing line and collided with a silver 2010 Dodge Caravan. The Caravan was then struck from behind by a blue 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, police stated.

After both the Corolla and the Caravan collided, police stated, the Corolla spun clockwise and came to rest on the right shoulder of the roadway on southbound Route 4. Wareham was the driver of the Corolla, police stated, and was pronounced dead on the scene, according to police. John Wayne Allen, a passenger in the Corolla, was taken to the shock trauma unit of the Prince George’s Hospital by state police helicopter; police said he was in stable condition. Police are still investigating the accident and are asking anyone with information to contact them at 301-475-8955.

11-13-2016 Vandalism – Unknown suspect(s) damaged several mailboxes throughout Mechanicsville in the areas of Finch Way (58485-16), Laurel Grove Road (58493-16), Laurel Grove Road (58491-16), and Mary Dixon Road (58495-16). The investigation continues. Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property on Quail Street in Hollywood. CASE# 58510-16

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Sheriff’s Office Press Releases 11-12-2016 Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence on Suburban Drive in Lexington Park. DFC. J. Maguire is continuing the investigation. CASE# 58362-16

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Theft – Unknown suspect(s) removed the front tags from a motor vehicle while it was parked at the Food Lion in Leonardtown. CASE# 58530-16 Stolen Vehicle – An unknown suspect stole a pizza delivery driver’s vehicle while the victim was inside the establishment picking up pizzas to deliver. Deputy A. Budd is investigating the case. CASE# 58532-16 11-14-2016 Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 22000 block of Iverson Drive in California. Deputy K. Molitor is investigating the case. CASE# 58646-16

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor and stole property on Broad Creek Drive in Hollywood. Deputy S. Bowie is investigating the case. CASE# 58522-16

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle in the 40000 block of Lake and Breton View Drive in Leonardtown. Nothing appeared to be stolen from the vehicle. CASE# 58643-16

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property on Broad Creek Drive in Hollywood. Cpl. J. Davis is investigating the case. CASE# 58534-16

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle in the 21000 block of FDR. Blvd in Lexington Park. Dep. T. Siciliano is investigating the case. CASE# 58680-16

Theft – Unknown suspect(s) removed the tags from a motor vehicle parked on Medley’s Lane in Mechanicsville. CASE# 58526-16

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a shed in the 18000 block of Russell Road in Valley Lee. Nothing appeared to be stolen from the shed. Dep. G. Muschette is investigating the case. CASE# 58690-16

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Rotary Club Teacher Appreciation Dinner On November 29th, the Rotary Clubs of Leonardtown and Lexington Park will honor and recognize the Outstanding Teachers of our county for 2016. This annual event provides Rotary club members, community leaders, school administration, and family members an opportunity to express their appreciation and congratulate our teachers for their selfless service to their students and overall support for the education of our young people. Rotary has played an active role in supporting our community through volunteer work, donation funds to non-profit organizations, and in support of education. To support education, the Lexington Park Rotary Club offers a Marco Polo Travel Award to teachers for overseas travel, the Leonardtown Rotary offers scholarships to teachers for classroom supplies, together the Rotary clubs give each 3rd grader in the county a dictionary, and each year, the Rotary recognizes outstanding teachers with an appreciation dinner. Rotary understands and recognizes the importance of highly qualified teachers that teach classroom content, as well as, important life-time skills. Unfortunately, teachers are not compensated well for the important work they do, but positive reinforcement and recognition can impact on the retention of good teachers. Keep-

ing good teachers helps all students and increases their success. A high school diploma makes a substantial difference in a person’s earning power over their lifetime. Anything that we do that will enhance education will decrease that person’s need for charity in the future. History has taught us, “Give a man a fish and he eats for a day; teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime”. What more important work than to educate our children? So, let’s thank and recognize the great teachers in our public and non-public schools. If interested in attending this special event beginning at 6PM with a social and 6:30PM dinner at the ELKS club, please make a check payable to Leonardtown Rotary for $45 and mail it to: Leonardtown Rotary, Attn: Carol Coppenbarger, P.O. Box 738, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650; tickets at the door are $50. For additional information contact, Carol Coppenbarger at bufsab973@gmail.com. Thank you, Committee Members: Linda Lymas, Mary Joy Hurlburt, Barbara Ives, Zora Siemasko, Carol Coppenbarger, Cathy Askey, Teresa Jones From Rotary Clubs of Leonardtown and Lexington Park

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The Tackle Box Weekly Fishing Report Seeking Silence

This year our nation, while it was busy fracturing itself along alarming political lines and redefining what is acceptable behavior for a president, celebrated a special centennial: the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. In 2009, national parks deservedly got the Ken Burns treatment with the PBS documentary, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea”. It is worth a view or, if you caught it the first time through, a revisit, particularly considering the national parks are one of the scant few politically transcendent issues left and we could use a little togetherness. John Muir, Sierra Club founder, early advocate of the outdoor world and major contributor to the national parks and NPS, was a prominent personality in Burns’ documentary. He was, in many respects, the perfect person at the perfect time (the industrial revolution) to remind us of whence we came – nature - and force an otherwise frivolous and insatiable species to preserve some of nature’s greatest jewels for future generations. Muir had a psychological need for long escapes into the wilderness and the peace, solitude and beauty of an undisturbed landscape. Nature sustained him in an increasingly developed world; it offered a retreat from the many trifling aspects of daily life to a place where a clear mind and complete focus was possible. This quote from Muir’s book “The Mountains of California” captures the healing powers of nature and the author’s addiction to the wild: “Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn.” Muir would likely be miserable if he lived in today’s hyper-connected, overanalyzed and overstimulated world. Escaping takes more than a hike into the woods now, it requires a conscious disconnection from the ever-present and ever-accessible grid. You can see the inner John Muir within NFL coaches and players who struggle with the insatiable external demands of their profession. Television gigs. Radio bits. Social media access. Post-game in-

By Ken and Linda Lamb Special To The County Times terviews. Bloggers. Beat writers. National press personalities. Fans armed with smart phones at every pub and convenience store. The strain is enormous and it manifests itself in the game to game, week to week, season to season inconsistencies that are the nearly universal norm across the NFL landscape. There’s one exception: the New England Patriots. Since 2001 (15 seasons), the Patriots have 13 playoff appearances and division titles, won four Super Bowls and have notched at least 10 wins 14 times. In those 15 season, the entire roster, with the exception of QB Tom Brady, has been flipped, two scandals have been navigated (Deflategate and Spygate), critical injuries and suspensions have been brushed aside and assistant coaches and front office gurus have come and gone. And…they…keep…winning. No NFL team has been more consistent, more resilient and displayed a greater ability to block out the constant distractions, focus on the immediate task and execute. “We’re on to Cincinnati”: Patriots head coach Bill Belichick repeated those words as the media pestered him with questions after a 41-14 meltdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in 2014. It seemed cliché – a defeated coach effectively saying he had already dismissed the loss and moved on to the next opponent. For most coaches and teams, it would have been cliché. The line between past, present and future isn’t that abrupt. Not today. Not with all the reminders and unwelcomed distractions. But for the Patriots, it is – they went on to win the Super Bowl that year. Why? No other team can throw an iron curtain around their operation like the Patriots. Problems are handled internally and external access is tightly controlled. In short, any unnecessary noise is cancelled; what’s left is a team laser-focused on performance. It’s doubtful that Belichick pulls this off by taking his team for long walks in the woods. Regardless of the means, Patriot coaches and players, like Muir, have created an insulated environment conducive to success. That is no small accomplishment these days, as many of us can attest – me included. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com

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Rockfish are very plentiful in the rivers and bay. The rockfish (striped bass) are domestic fish that range up to 35 inches (8 to 10 pounds. Most of the breaking fish that attract birds are the tiny rockfish that are everywhere in the bay that run from 13 to 17 inches. The bigger fish are in the smaller schools orbiting the breakers and hang out on the bottom. Jiggers and lure casters can catch the big ones once located. Trollers can find them biting on the change of tide in the rivers and bay using 12 to 20 ounces of lead. The rock love smaller to medium sized bucktails presented in tandem rigs. Those lucky enough to have some remaining spot to use to live-line rock find great fish in a hurry. There are still no reports of ocean stripers in the 40 to 50 inch range, but we should have a few during the MSSA tournament this coming weekend when trollers will seek big fish for the tournament prize. White perch are carpeting the bottom of the rivers now. Catching hundreds of perch from 8 to 12 inches two at a time on double hook bottom rigs is the norm. The perch love bits of bloodworms on spinner hooks.

Catfish are in the upper reaches of the Potomac and Patuxent in great numbers and size. Cut alewives is great bait. The catfish are so prevalent that many are caught by bass fishermen in the upper Potomac on bass lures.

Seahawks Rank 40th at the 2016 NCAA Mideast Regional Championship

The St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s cross country team captured 40th at the 2016 NCAA Mideast Regional Championship on Saturday. The regional was hosted by DeSales University. This year’s regional championship featured four nationally-ranked opponents in No. 12 Carnegie Mellon University, No. 15 Haverford College, and No. 19 Johns Hopkins University. The Basics: Place – 40th of 52 Location – Center Valley, Pa. – DeSales University St. Mary’s Top Five Finishers: In a field of 351 runners, senior Eric Ortiz (Rockville, Md./Magruder) was the first finisher for St. Mary’s, crossing the finish line in 28:34 to finish in 219th place. St. Mary’s next three runners came in one second after each other. Sophomore James Judlick crossed the finish line in 28:50 for 233rd place while junior captain Scott Zimmerman (Clarksville, Md./Atholton) finished third for St. Mary’s with a 234th-place finish in 28:51. Sophomore Adam Scrivener (Prince Frederick, Md./Huntingtown) was the fourth runner across the finish line, completing the meet in 28:52 for 235th place. The final Seahawk to score was junior T.J. McPhaul (Bethesda, Md./Walt Whitman). McPhaul placed 253rd with a time of 29:12. First-years Robbie Hamilton (Fort Meade, Md./Meade) and Jakob Hagmann (Silver Spring, Md./Albert Einstein) also experienced NCAA regional action, finishing 262nd (29:34) and 281st (30:20), respectively. Other Top Finishers: Senior Ernie Pitone of Widener University was the first runner to complete the 8K with a time of 24:52. Widener went on to

finish in sixth place in the team standings. Senior Schaffer Ochstein of Johns Hopkins closed out the Top 5 overall runners at the NCAA Mideast Regional Championship as the Blue Jays claimed the regional team title, edging the defending regional champion, Haverford, by one point. Team Standings (52 teams) – 1. Johns Hopkins – 64; 2. Haverford – 65; 3. Carnegie Mellon – 115; 4. York (Pa.) – 172; 5. Dickinson – 222; 6. Widener– 245; 7. Salisbury – 283; 8. Muhlenberg – 339; 9. Elizabethtown – 343; 10. DeSales – 368; 11. Messiah – 380; 12. Franklin & Marshall – 388; 13. Vincent (Pa.) – 390; 14. Grove City – 421; 15. Stevenson – 427; 16. Misericordia – 490; 17. Lebanon Valley – 524; 18. Juniata – 530; 19. Swarthmore – 555; 20. PSU- Behrend – 568; 21. Gettysburg – 614; 22. Scantron – 670; 23. W & J – 676; 24. Thomas More – 694; 25. McDaniel – 713; 26. Moravian – 747; 27. Eastern – 799; 28. Susquehanna – 809; 29. Geneva – 827; 30. Franciscan (Ohio) – 840; 31. Frostburg State – 852; 32. King’s (Pa.) – 886; 33. Waynesburg – 935; 34. PSU – Abington – 945; 35. Cairn – 952; 36. Ursinus – 1012; 37. Alvernia – 1065; 38. Wilkes – 1075; 39. Westminster (Pa.) – 1092; 40. St. Mary’s – 1164; 41. Marywood – 1176; 42. Lycoming – 1188; 43. Arcadia – 1246; 44. Lancaster Bible – 1318; 45. Thiel – 1323; 46. Gwynedd Mercy – 1370; 47. Hood – 1400; 48. PSU – Berks – 1507; 49. Cabrini – 1551; 50. Rosemont – 1561; 51. Keystone – 1587; 52. Immaculata – 1664. Facebook: StMarysAthletics Twitter: @smcseahawks, @SMCMXC, #TalonsOut, #GoHawks Instagram: @smcseahawks, @ smcm_xc

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Prior to the Civil War the Chesapeake Bay was rife with oyster bars that were so large they pierced the surface of the water and were even a navigational hazard; but some scientists believe that they did something else. There were so many oysters they were able to clean up the bay in just a matter of days, they say. Fast forward to 2016 and the oyster population is just about one percent of what it was but a coalition of scientists, service organizations and volunteers are working to restore the very same oyster reefs they believe could be the watershed’s salvation. Four years ago the St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Leonardtown Rotary Club, local St. Mary’s businesses and about 1,000 volunteers helped to build an artificial oyster reef about six feet high from the bottom of the St. Mary’s River. Bob Paul, a professor or biology at St. Mary’s College, said that the anecdotal evidence shows that the small project is having a positive impact on the oft-murky tributary. The key, Paul said, in replicating the oyster reefs of yesteryear was to keep the oysters vertical in the water. “It’s critical we get the oyster off the bottom,” Paul said. “Oxygen is lower on the bottom and it can kill them.” Moreover, if oysters are left on the bottom they can be covered in silt, which also strangles them. In the four years since the reef has been constructed, a combination of barrel-like steel and concrete fixtures and rubble, the oyster growth there has been very productive, Paul said. Underwater pictures of the reef show it encrusted with oysters, both ones that have been planted and ones that have naturally bonded to it. “The numbers and density of the oysters is quite high,” Paul said. Steven King, former Metropolitan Commission director, has been one of the main facilitators of the project as a member of the Rotary Club and said that impromptu observation has shown that the water quality in the immediate area of the three-dimensional reef — what King called a full

water column reef — has increased markedly in a short time. He said that divers are reporting water clarity of up to 10 and 11 feet deep. King said the ultimate goal is to replace artificially the filtration system of the bay that allows it to clear out algae, which can choke off critical dissolved oxygen if not kept in check. King believed that while much of the focus of the bay cleanup has been the reduction of the nitrogen and phosphorus, which promotes algae growth, the real answer is to find a way to reduce the algae blooms. “What we’re focusing on is algae,” King said. “That’s a big problem in the bay.” Paul agreed, saying that if the reef project was successful and could be replicated around the watershed, the algae problem could be left to the oysters. But what caused the destruction of the oyster reefs in the first place? Both King and Paul said that in the aftermath of the Civil War both Maryland and Virginia began to repeal bans on dredging in the Chesapeake Bay, which allowed watermen from as far away as New England to come and take oysters from the fishery. Also, the reefs were systematically dismantled both as a cheap source of meat for the country’s surging western expansion, they said, and as an abundant resource for construction of roads, infrastructure and even fertilizer. “They strip mined a 219,000-acre area over a 40 year period,” King said. “That’s how oyster reefs existed before we destroyed them.” Bob Lewis, executive director of the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, one of the three partner groups in the restoration project, said that his own observation of the reef shows a significant change.

“I dove there this fall and it’s rewarding to see the change,” Lewis said. “Before the reef you would see this murky bottom with maybe one crab. “Now it’s thriving with all kinds of life.” Lewis said he can remember when the

water quality was much less in visibility to the bottom than the two-to-three meters around the reef he has seen today. “It’s just thriving,” he said. “The water quality there is better than it’s ever been.” The project has been almost entirely funded with donations, only a state grant of about $25,000 has given any taxpayer money to its completion, Lewis said. Initially the project group planted 35 million oysters on the reef, Lewis said, and now nature is beginning to take over. “Now natural recruitment is outpacing us,” Lewis said. The local project group is not the only one touting the promise of vertical oyster reefs. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and its fisheries director, Bill Goldsborough, say that vertical reefs for oysters are part of a truly healthy bay’s future.

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“We absolutely believe they are a key part of the health of the bay and its tributaries,” Goldsborough said. “But they’re not the only thing, we need to reduce the load of pollutants coming in.” Paul also said that while the anecdotal evidence shows the reef is making a difference, it is a long way from being proven a success due to a lack of stringent monitoring. Still, Paul said, the filtering power of one oyster was significant with just one being able to filter 50 gallons of water a day. “It’s going to take a lot of effort to get these projects done to clean up the bay,” Paul said. Robert T. Brown, president of the Maryland Watermen’s Association, said he was not sure what effect the vertical reefs would have on the bay’s health but he did not believe the watershed could be returned to its pristine condition when reefs were in abundance. The footprint of human activity had since grown too large, he said. “It’ll never be that way again,” Brown said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Alean Mary Whalen Alean Mary Whalen, 72, of Drayden, MD passed away on November 11, 2016. Family and friends will unite on Friday, November 18, 2016 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at St. Mark UAME Church, 45685 Happyland Rd., Valley Lee, MD 20692. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

Dr. Michael Frederic Morton Dr. Michael Frederic Morton, 55, of Leonardtown passed away at his home on October 8, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Deborah Spalding, his parents Fred and Shirley Morton and his sisters Allison McGhee and Julie Morton.

Michael’s father was a career Navy man, so Mike lived in many parts of the United States before settling in St. Mary’s County. He attended Great Mills High School and graduated with honors in 1979. Mike was a life-long lover of learning, earning honors in the following degrees: A BA in English Literature from St. Mary’s College, during which time he spent one year at the Centre for Medieval & Renaissance Studies, Oxford, England. After leaving Oxford, Mike backpacked across Europe. He earned a BS in Biology, from St Mary’s College and a Master’s degree in Zoology from University of Maryland, He earned a Doctorate of Pharmacy at the University of Maryland. While pursuing his Doctorate, he spent a semester in Thailand researching the Thai methods of processing “green pharmaceuticals.” Mike was a remarkable person who was intelligent, kind and compassionate. He loved reading, traveling and gardening, had an insatiable curiosity and was a passionate student. Mike was one of only a few hundred pharmacists in the country to earn his specialty in Chemotherapy. He wrote a paper on Chrono Therapy, which is the application of pharmaceuticals in rhythm with the patient’s circadian and other body cycles. He loved all of his four-legged “children,” especially Miss Lilly the cat and Miss Violet the dog, and the others too numerous to name here.

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A memorial service will be held November 12, at the Leonardtown Rescue Squad building from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s or to the Walk for Hospice in Memory of Dr. Mike Morton https://www. facebook.com/tomspaldingforhospice/.

James M. Downs, Sr. James M. Downs, Sr. “Buddy”, 89, of Abell, MD passed away on November 13, 2016 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on September 21, 1927 he was the son of the late Helen Bailey Downs and Clifton “Jake” Downs. Buddy was the loving husband of Elizabeth Huseman Down, whom he married on September 6, 1947. Buddy is survived by his children: James M. Down, Jr. (Cindy) of Clements, MD, Sharon Barnes (Ron) of Clements, MD, Charles D. Downs (Rosine) of Compton, MD, 6 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Siblings: Ann Downs Huseman, Thelma Downs Reingruber, Joseph Downs (Joe boy), Patricia “Patsy” Downs Troger. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Walter Bailey Downs, Thomas E. Downs “Nick” and Joan Downs. Buddy was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and a lifelong parishioner of Holy Angels Catholic Church. He was a member of the Men’s Club and 7th Dist Optimist Club. Buddy started a plumbing company in 1967, James M. Downs Plumbing and Heating and retired in 1992. He enjoyed boating, feeding his ducks, gardening, maintaining his impeccable lawn and he loved eating oysters. He was also well known for his “McGiver” type skills. He had an uncanny ability to find a solution to a problem, an inconvenience or to something that just wouldn’t work. He was loved and will be missed by all. Family requests donations be made to Holy Angels Catholic Church. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 5:00 Pm 8:00 PM in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial

will be celebrated on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be: R.T. Johnson, Todd Leitch, Don Owens, Ted Downs, David Hall, and Al Hayden, Jr.

Karen Elena Russell Karen Elena Russell passed away on November 15, 2016 at her home in Leonardtown, MD after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on September 25, 1942 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Russell V. Quam and Shirley W. Quam. Karen is survived by her husband of 54 years, Leon B. Russell and children: Kimberly R. Hargrave (Dan) of Virginia Beach, VA, and Kyle R. Russell (Julia) of Leonardtown, MD, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her youngest daughter, Kirsten N. Russell. Siblings include Jim Quam (Cathy) of Eagle, ID, Randy Dunkelbarger (Deanna) of Chandler, AZ and Roy Dunkelbarger (Christy) of Fountain Hills, AZ. Karen lived in southern Maryland since 1971. She was an artist for more than 40 years. In 1986, she was one of the founding members of the North End Gallery in Leonardtown, MD, where she exhibited her paintings and dyed silk scarfs. In addition, she taught art lessons at her studio and led a group of fellow artists each year for 25 years to the eastern shore of Maryland for a week of painting. The family will hold a “celebration of Karen’s life” at 2PM on December 12, 2016 at Belmont Farm, 24079 Budds Creek Road, (Rt. 234) Clements, MD 20624. In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and North End Gallery, 41652 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or a Cancer Charity. Arrangements by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.

Clemie & Marguerite Cheseldine (Nov. 4, 2011)

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A Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, Nearly every contest has winners and losers but our recent presidential election seems to have one big winner and many losers. President-elect Trump is a clear winner and perhaps the voters will join him depending on just what kind of president he turns out to be, which remains to be seen. On the loser’s side the Clinton’s are clear losers but many others will share their loss and I’m not just talking about those who supported them. The voters elected a president but in the process clearly rejected the direction the country has been heading and those leading the way. The mainstream media with its intentional slanting of the news in favor of the Democratic party was stopped in its tracks; the pollster’s biased forecast were put to shame; the big money Democratic donors, who spent more than twice as much as the Trump donors, were thwarted; the leadership of both of the main political parties were embarrassed and are running for cover; the Obama administration’s legacy was exposed for what it is; those Republican’s who bailed out on Mr. Trump were proven wrong and are doing the backstroke; the Democratic liberal agenda has been dealt a blow, perhaps a fatal blow; the concept of rewriting the Constitution by the Supreme Court has been put on hold; and radical Islamists have been put on notice. The American people

have finally rallied and clearly said, “enough is enough”. For the first time in a long time the electoral map resembles the will of the voters. There are other potential winners starting to unfold. The concept of voting by identity rather than the national interest took a hit as women, Hispanics, and African American voters were not as monolithic as many encouraged them to be. The special place in hell suggested by former Secretary of State Madelyn Albright for women who didn’t vote for Hillary, is going to be a little bit crowded. Honestly and integrity in government got a boos by keeping the Clinton’s out of office but there’s more work to do on that front. We will soon see if the country as a whole will be the real winner. President Trump is an unknown commodity with a less than stellar business and personal reputation but we have yet to see his political agenda. His acceptance speech was a good start and I hope sets the trend for the future. The voters also have more work to do and purge those entrenched elected officials in the mid-term and next presidential elections and perhaps create term limits. This would be another giant step to fulfill Mr. Trump’s pledge to, “Make America Great Again”. Sincerely, David A Ryan

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The Gibson Brothers Come to the American Legion Another Brother act in Bluegrass music headlines the 2nd concert in the American Legion Bluegrass series. It’s the famous Gibson Brothers. The concert will be on Sunday December 4, 2016 at the American Legion Post 238 on the corner of MD Rt. 381 & MD RT. 231 in Hughesville, MD. Since childhood, Eric and Leigh Gibson’s guiding stars have been songs recorded by music’s greatest brother duos: the Monroe’s, the Louvin’s, and the Everly’s, whose close harmonies have captivated listeners for decades. Older brother, Eric elaborates: “We love that tradition of brothers singing together, and to pay tribute to that shows people where our hearts are.” There latest recording titled, “Brotherhood”, Eric and Leigh chose fifteen songs from country, bluegrass, and early rock ‘n’ roll brother acts. The track listing reflects nearly a century of American music history, from “The Eastbound Train,” a parlor tune with roots that can be traced back to the 1890s, to “It’ll Be Her,” a Top 20 single released by Tompall and the Glaser Brothers in 1982. This is the music the Gibson’s grew up with on the family dairy farm in Ellenburg Depot, a tiny town in upstate New York that was closer to the Canadian border than it was to a record store. “Brotherhood” is the title of the Gibson’s’ twelfth album since their 1993 debut. 20 years on, Eric and Leigh have matured considerably as musicians, writers and performers, causing an ever-growing legion of bluegrass fans to take notice and garnering impressive amounts of critical acclaim: not only did the band win IBMA’s Entertainer of the Year Award in 2012 and 2013, but the organization presented Eric with the prestigious Songwriter of the Year Award last year as well. The Gibson Brothers have come into their own, combining their wide-ranging influences – live shows are often peppered with a variety of covers ranging from Buck Owens to Tom Petty – into a unique style that honors tradition while still sounding refreshingly new. The newest member of the Gibson Brothers band is the award-winning mandolin player and vocalist, Jesse Brock. He joined them in late 2012. The lineup of the band has never sounded tighter. Fiddler Clayton Campbell has been with the band for a decade and bassist Mike Barber has played with Leigh and Eric for so long that he’s affectionately known as the third Gibson Brother. While their stunning harmonies capture most of the fan and critical

attention, Eric and Leigh are also accomplished musicians, playing banjo and guitar, respectively. As well as the Gibson’s latest album, “Brotherhood”, there live show will also feature songs that listeners will immediately recognize. Like material sung by familiar names such as Phil and Don Everly (“Bye Bye Love” and “Crying in the Rain”), Charlie and Ira Louvin (“Seven Year Blues”), Jim and Jesse McReynolds (“Sweet Little Miss Blue Eyes”), and Carter and Ralph Stanley (“How Mountain Girls Can Love”), but “Brotherhood” includes covers of songs recorded by some lesserknown acts as well, including The Blue Sky Boys (“The Sweetest Gift”), The York Brothers (“Long Gone”), and The Church Brothers (“Angel with Blue Eyes”). These are duos whose harmonies fit together so tightly that you can’t tell where one voice stops and the other begins. The concept of families singing together is a tradition that stretches back through the history of folk music, and with 20 years of professional musicianship behind them, the Gibson Brothers, using those groups as a compass, have established themselves as proud keepers of that musical heritage. Tickets for the American Legion Bluegrass concert for Sunday December 4th are $20.00 per person. Children under 12 are admitted free with a paid adult. You can purchase tickets by mail by sending a check made payable to “Jay Armsworthy” and mail to P.O. Box 741, California, MD 20619. Tickets will be held at the door. The remainder of the series features an award winning “all-star” lineup to include The Lonesome River Band-Sunday January 15, 2017; Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out-Sunday February 12, 2017; Sideline Bluegrass Band-Sunday April 2, 2017; and The Grascals-Sunday April 30, 2017. Troy Jones will provide sound for each show. All shows begin at 2:00 pm with the doors opening at Noon. Fried chicken or pulled pork platters to include Cole slaw & French fries will be available for sale before the shows by the Sons of the American Legion. Although it is not a requirement, you are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for the Helping Hands Food Bank in Southern Maryland. For more information, tickets, and directions, go to www.americanlegionbluegrass.com or call 301-737-3004. From American Legion

On Tuesday, November 8, family and Named after Wright’s wife, the Carole friends gathered at the Calvert Marine Jeanne will be used for many fishing and Museum for the dedication of the Carol crabbing trips with the grandchildren. “It Jeanne, Southern Maryland’s first one-of- was a pleasure to work with so many tala-kind hybrid wooden boat. It began as a ented fellow Guild members who made winter science project nine months ago for this project a reality and I look forward several volunteer members of the Patuxent to continuing our science project once we Small Craft Guild (PSCG), and has ended launch,” said Bill Wright. with the completion of a beautiful 20’ open “This project is so exciting. We are very boat. Proudly owned by Bill Wright, the fortunate here at the Calvert Marine Muelectric skiff follows the traditional lines of seum to have great volunteers – in addition the Smith Island Crab Scrape. to all the hours they put in, they bring their Bill Wright, PSCG member, financed creativity, ingenuity, and have so many the project and worked in partnership with new ideas. This boat is a perfect example,” Annapolis Hybrid Marine. The goal was says museum director, Sherrod Sturrock. to construct a lightweight vessel with a See the PSCG members hard at work evplywood hull structure equipped with an ery Tuesday and Saturday in the Patuxent electric motor. Wright’s idea was to mod- Small Craft Building from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. ify the traditional crab scrape that features These volunteers maintain and preserve a cross planked bottom and plank sided the museum’s historic water craft collecboat. Prior to construction, volunteer Al tion and teach wooden boat building skills. Suydam created two scale models – a raFrom The Calvert Marine Museum dio controlled version to help determine seakeeping and speed, and a builder’s model to guide in the actual construction. Suydam also served as project manager. Wright’s partners, Ed Bahniuk and Ed Kobrinski were key to the construction process. Annapolis Hybrid Marine owners, Bill DiQuinzio and Sally Reuther, served as technical advisors and assisted with the propulsion. The boat sports a Thoosa 7000-HT motor, along with a 48 Volt DC Courtesy of Mel Gallipeau – Members of the Patuxent Small Craft Guild battery system. and museum staff gather for the dedication of the Carol Jeanne, the newest electric powered wooden boat

SMART Medicine Presentation Coming to Loffler Senior Center Adults 50 and over are invited to a SMART Medicine presentation on Monday, November 21 from 10 – 11 a.m. The event will take place at the Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905 Chancellors Run Road in Great Mills. Light refreshments will be served and there will be giveaways for all who attend. SMART Medicine is a local media campaign designed to generate awareness of the rising issue of opioid misuse and abuse. The campaign also provides information and resources regarding the safe management and disposal of prescription medications.

The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services is eager to meet with members of the community to share the department’s knowledge and resources. Aging and Human Services is committed to ensuring prescription medication is used only to help, not harm. For more information or to register, contact Maryellen Kraese at 301-475-4200, ext. *1681 or via email to maryellen.kraese@stmarysmd.com. From Loffler Senior Center

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Thursday, November 17 Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Annual Mtg (Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, California, Md.) 8:00 AM -12 Noon The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership (HSMP) is a coalition of community members and organizational partners working together to improve health in St. Mary’s County. The coalition mobilizes its members through four action teams to address local priority health issues: Access to Care, Behavioral Health, Healthy Eating & Active Living, and Tobacco Free Living. The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership will host its 2nd Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California, Maryland. This meeting will be an opportunity for participants to network, learn from public health experts and receive updates on coalition-wide business. Registration for the event is free and open to any community members that want to improve health in St. Mary’s County. For more information on the speakers and forum sessions or to register, please visit: healthystmarys.com/ hsmp-annual-meeting-2016/ Little Minnows (Calvert Marine Museum) 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM A program for children age 3—5 and their caregivers. Theme is Camouflage. Fee is $5, CMM members are FREE. Calvert Toastmasters Club Meeting (CourtHouse Square Room 205 Main Street) 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. For more information see our website at calvert.toastmastersclubs.org Widow/Widower Group (Lexington Park United Methodist Church, 21760 Great Mills Rd) 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Widowed 2 weeks, 2 months, 2 years or 20 years….all are welcome! Come for support and guidance to help you through this difficult journey…or come to provide support and guidance to others only beginning the journey. Grocery Auction (Mother Catherine Academy) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Come join us at Mother Catherine Academy as we host a Grocery Auction with Farrell Auction Services. Grocery auctions have been gaining popularity all over the country and are one of the most exciting and well-attended type of auctions. The groceries arrive in a refrigerated trailer from distribution centers and major grocery stores throughout the area. Some items are over-stocked; some have “sell by dates” too close to put on grocery shelves; some are brand-name products and some or not. We never know ahead of time what we are getting, but expect anything that could be found in a grocery store such as candies,

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snacks, sodas, frozen meats, frozen vegetables, frozen pizza, can goods, dry goods, cleaning supplies, dairy products, or just about anything else in between. We accept cash, check or credit card. To help support the school and to offset the cost of conducting this auction, a 10% buyer’s premium will apply. The school cafeteria will have hot food and beverages available for purchase. Zumba Fitness Classes (21155 Lexwood Drive, 2nd Floor Lexington Park, MD 20653) 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM We are pleased to announce ZUMBA FITNESS classes. We do offers affordable classes that are tailored to fit your budget. There is no membership fee to take a fitness class at Amate Life Z-Club. All our classes are based on a “Drop-In” basis with a “PayAs-You-Go” fee structure. We also offer the convenience of pre-paying for a class card at discount price This is a pay as you go Fitness Program, No Contracts, No Memberships! Drop in only $5 On Facebook: www.facebook.com/ AmateLifeZClub/

Friday, November 18 Homeschoolers in the Library. (Location: Calvert Library Southern Branch) 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Think the library just has books for learning? Come learn about all the resources the library has available to help homeschooling families and support learning! Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 HG Trueman Rd, Solomons, 410-326-5289. calvertlibrary.info. Auction (Immaculate Conception Church) 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Auction to benefit Immaculate Conception Church Friday, November 18, 2016 at 6 P.M. Preview at 4 P.M. Immaculate Conception Church Hall (located up the hill behind the church) Live auction, Bake table, Raffles, Food table, Basket table, Christmas table, Country Store table and lots of fun and excitement. Quilts, furniture, antiques, picnic tables, gift sets, dinners, sports memorabilia, collectibles, Afghans, rockers, and many other items made and donated by the parish community. Auctioneer will be A.J. Bussler. Food (stuffed ham sandwiches, fried chicken, hot dogs, potato salad, and vegetable crab soup) and drinks available from 4 P.M. See donated items on auctionzip.com. Click on 20659, Search, click on November 18, then IC Auction. View Photo Gallery for pictures, which will be constantly updated. St Michael’s Pizza Social (St Michael’s School 16560 Three Notch Road, Ridge, MD) 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Come out and support the 8th Grade Class, and St Michael’s School! Pizza, spaghetti, salads and more. All served by the 8th grade class. All are welcome! Prices are per item.

Art by the Glass: Fused Glass Ornaments (Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center) 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Recruit a friend, bring your favorite beverage, and learn the ins and outs of fused glass design as we create lovely glass ornaments just in time for the holidays. Learn to cut and grind the glass and arrange your pieces into artistic designs. Each person will create 2-3 ornaments. •Ornaments will be fired in a kiln and ready for pickup within 7-10 days. •Materials fee due to instructor at class for use of her supplies. Registration required. To register, visit www.annmariegarden.org. TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT (VFW 2632) (VFW Post 2632, 23282 Three Notch Rd. (Rt 235) 7:00 PM NO LIMIT TEXAS HOLDEM TOURNAMENT $50 Buyin ($40 Prize Pool + $10 Charity) Optional $10 Add-On (Receive an extra $1000 and 50/50 Entry) Sign In is from 6:20 PM to 6:45 PM, Tournament starts at 7PM Early Bird Bonus: Register and PAY by 6:45 PM and receive an extra $500 Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required We will accept late players until the end of the 1st break. (~1 hour) For more information or to pre-register contact Brian: Email: poker@vfw2632.com Cell: 240-925-4000 CSM Main Stage Theatre: “Pinocchio” (CSM, La Plata) 8:00 PM - 8:00 PM College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. 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, 301934-7828, www.csmd.edu/Arts. SMECO Job Fair (14950 Cooperative Place, Hughesville MD 20637) 8:00 AM - 12 Noon SMECO Customer Care Center—Job Fair If you are interested in applying for a position with a fast-paced and dynamic group, we want to meet you. Be sure to submit your resume online before the Job Fair. Go to www.smeco.coop/ careers. Zumba Fitness Classes (21155 Lexwood Drive, 2nd Floor Lexington Park, MD 20653) 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM We are pleased to announce ZUMBA FITNESS classes. We do offers affordable classes that are tailored to fit your budget. There is no membership fee to take a fitness class at Amate Life Z-Club. All our classes are based on a “Drop-In” basis with a “PayAs-You-Go” fee structure. We also offer the convenience of pre-paying for a class card at discount price This is a pay as you go Fitness Program, No Contracts, No Memberships! Drop in only $5 On Facebook: www.facebook.com/ AmateLifeZClub/

Bake Sale 7th Dist Vol R/S Aux (Murphy’s Town & Country Store Ave Md.) 8:00 AM - 12 Noon Come early for your favorite desserts! We always sell out! Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event (St. Andrew’s Landfill, 44825 St. Andrews Church Road, California, MD 20619) 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM With the arrival of fall comes time to clean out barns, basements, sheds, garages and storage areas under kitchen sinks to properly discard of potentially toxic/dangerous materials. The St. Andrew’s Landfill will host a Hazardous Waste Collection day event on Saturday, November 19 from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. For more information please contact the St. Mary’s Department of Public Works and Transportation at 301-863-8400. You can also log on to their website www.stmarysmd.com/dpw/Household.asp 20th Annual Thanksgiving 5k/Prediction 5k & Fun Walk (Visitors Center, St. Mary’s City, MD) 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM To be held Saturday, November 19 at 9 AM in Historic St. Mary’s City, MD, benefiting Special Olympics St. Mary’s County. Three events to choose from & long sleeved Tshirts to first 125 registered, lots of door prizes, baked goods, CAKE!! Plus a chance to win a turkey. Please visit Active.com for registration or for more event details or a mail in application; please email catfloy@ yahoo.com. $20.00 Pre-registered, $25.00 race day. Well behaved dogs on leashes allowed! Don’t forget your pumpkins for pigs at HSMC. Directions: Follow Rt. 5 South just past St. Mary’s College; take a Right onto Rosecroft Road. 301 Derby Dames- Off Season Opener (Charles County Fairgrounds 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, MD 20646) 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM The 301 Derby Dames are hosting a full day of scrimmaging. Are you a seasoned skater, looking for more track time? We want you! Are you a freshie, looking for more experience? We want you! Interested in playing Co-Ed? We want you! Interested in Officiating? We want you! Cost is just $15 per skater which gets you playing in as many scrimmages as you’d like (maximum 4). Interested in skating and officiating? You still need to pay the skater fee of $15. Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred to a friend. Spectators are welcome to come and watch for $15. *Free Parking* When: Sat. November 19th, 2016 Time: Doors open at 8 am and the first scrimmage starts at 9 am Cost: $15 per skater Where: Charles County Fairgrounds located in La Plata, MD Registration Ends: Fri. November 4th Interested in officiating? Please send an email to: Eddie.Krueger@gmail.com Interested in becoming a vendor? Send us an email at: 301derbydames.management@gmail.com

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SMS Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store (SMS Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store) 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store will be open this Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 4pm, and Sunday from 10am to 1pm. Donations are accepted on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. We have a terrific selection of Christmas and winter clothes and decorations. We also have household goods, books, collectibles, China, Crystal, and all kinds of collectible items. Come by and see us! All proceeds from Angel Wings and Things benefit St Michael’s School in Ridge, MD. Newtowne Manor Open House & Olde Fashioned Christmas Bazaar (St. Francis Xavier Church Hall, Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown, Maryland) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Newtowne Manor Open House and Olde Fashioned Christmas Bazaar St. Francis Xavier Church Hall, Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown, Maryland Manor House will be decorated for Christmas and open for tours, all are welcome November 19th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cafe style luncheon bake sale, and many craft artisans and vendors will be on hand. For info: Bazaar Information, Louis Jordan 301-475-2719 Manor Information, Sara Matisick 301-475-9698

Saturday, November 19 Elks „BIG GAME“ Poker (St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge) 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament $120 Buy in = 15,000 chips ($80 to prize pool, $20 Bounty and $20 to charity) earn a $20 dollar Bounty every time you knock someone out of the tournament Top ten percent places paid. Food and Beverage are available for purchase. Cash games will be available: Holdem : $1- $2 no limit (start when we have enough interested players) Omaha Hi/Lo : $.50—$1 no limit(starts at 4pm) Please enter through the side of the building. 5th Anniversary Bingo Mother Catherine Academy (38833 Chaptico Road Mechanicsville Md 20650) 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM SUPER SATURDAY NIGHT BINGO! 5th Anniversary Prizes to Be given Away 50 inch Television, Samsung Galaxy Tablet, Keurig Coffee Pot Everyone receives a Laminated Tote & Magnet Clip 25 will have free admissions in them! Swing and Ballroom Dance (Little Flower School, Route 5, Great Mills) 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Come out for a night of dancing—it’s our last dance of 2016!! We’ll teach a beginnerlevel ballroom lesson from 7-8 p.m. followed by dancing to music of all kinds from 8-11 p.m. No experience required! Singles always welcome! Bring a snack to share;

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water and soda will be provided. Cost: $10 per person. The dance is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus of Holy Face Church. For more information, e-mail somdballroom@gmail.com or call 315-250-5110. CSM Benny C. Morgan Recital Series (CSM, Leonardtown) 8:00 PM - 8:00 PM Hannah Baslee, mezzo-soprano. 8 p.m. Nov. 19. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A., Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Free. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-9347828, www.csmd.edu/Arts.

Sunday, November 20 Sunday Breakfast Sponsored by the Sixth Grade (St Michael’s School 16560 Three Notch Road, Ridge, MD) 8:30 AM - 12 Noon Buffet style—All you can eat Open to the Public November 20 8:30—11 am, Adult: $10, Senior: $8, Child: $5 SMS Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store (SMS Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store will be open this Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 4pm, and Sunday from 10am to 1pm. Donations are accepted on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. We have a terrific selection of Christmas and winter clothes and decorations. We also have household goods, books, collectibles, China, Crystal, and all kinds of collectible items. Come by and see us! All proceeds from Angel Wings and Things benefit St Michael’s School in Ridge, MD. St. Mary’s Ryken—Open House (St. Mary’s Ryken, 22600 Camp Calvert Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650—Romuald Hall (Lower Campus) 12 Noon - 12 Noon Join us to tour our beautiful, waterfront campus and learn more about St. Mary’s Ryken! Coffee with Administrators * Admissions Presentation * Student-Led Campus Tours * Q & A session with SMR Leadership Visit smrhs.org/OpenHouse to learn more and to RSVP. Questions: admissions@smrhs.org Paint it Forward Fundraiser (28929 Three Notch Road Mechanicsville MD 20659) 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Join us for some painting fundraiser for the Life Changing Healing Church! This will be held at the The Life Changing Healing Church located at 28929 Three Notch Road Mechanicsville, MD 20650. Wine will not be available for this event but the church will serve hot and cold cider. The website to sign up is www.wineanddesign.com/SMC Community Thanksgiving Service (Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, 24710 Sotterley Road, Hollywood, MD 20638) 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM You are welcome to join us for our Community Thanksgiving Service with Holly-

wood United Methodist Church. Rev. Katie Paul of HUMC will be preaching. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ events/1087427171344564/

Monday, November 21 Zumba Fitness Classes (21155 Lexwood Drive, 2nd Floor Lexington Park, MD 20653) 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM We are pleased to announce ZUMBA FITNESS classes. We do offers affordable classes that are tailored to fit your budget. There is no membership fee to take a fitness class at Amate Life Z-Club. All our classes are based on a “Drop-In” basis with a “PayAs-You-Go” fee structure. We also offer the convenience of pre-paying for a class card at discount price This is a pay as you go Fitness Program, No Contracts, No Memberships! Drop in only $5 On Facebook: www.facebook.com/ AmateLifeZClub/ Elks Holdem “BOUNTY” Tournament (St. Mary‘s County Elks Lodge) 7:00 PM No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament $25 Buy in = 4,000 chips $5 add-on = 1,000 chips and raffle drawing Earn a BOUNTY chip worth $5 dollars for every person that you bust out of the tournament. This tournament is part of our Leaderboard challenge. Earn 1 point for every person knocked out before you. Accumulate points for 25 weeks. Top finishers earn a free seat to the Leaderboard free roll Event. Food and Beverage are available for purchase. Please enter through the side of the building. 45779 Fire Department Lane Lexington Park, MD 20653 301- 863- 7800

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Tuesday, November 22 Zumba Fitness Classes (21155 Lexwood Drive, 2nd Floor Lexington Park, MD 20653) 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM We are pleased to announce ZUMBA FITNESS classes. We do offers affordable classes that are tailored to fit your budget. There is no membership fee to take a fitness class at Amate Life Z-Club. All our classes are based on a “Drop-In” basis with a “PayAs-You-Go” fee structure. We also offer the convenience of pre-paying for a class card at discount price This is a pay as you go Fitness Program, No Contracts, No Memberships! Drop in only $5 On Facebook: www.facebook.com/ AmateLifeZClub/ Flying Needles (Calvert Library Southern Branch) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM .6:00-9:00pm. Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289. calvertlibrary.info.

Wednesday, November 23 Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more. (Calvert Library Prince Frederick) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 10:00-1:00pm. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-8551862. calvertlibrary.info.

St. Mary’s County Government Operations for Thanksgiving Holiday All St. Mary’s County Government Administrative Offices will be closed Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. County offices will re-open Monday, November 28. The St. Andrews Landfill, six (6) Convenience Centers will be closed and St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) will not operate Thursday, November 24. However, all will observe normal business hours on Wednesday, November 23 and Friday, November 25. The Statewide Specialized Transportation Assistance Program (SSTAP) will not operate Thursday, November 24 or Friday, November 25. The service resumes its normal operating schedule on Monday, November 28.

All St. Mary’s County Public Library locations (Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown and Lexington Park) will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23 and remain closed Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25. All library locations will re-open Saturday, November 26 for regular business hours. The Lexington Park library will be open from 1 – 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 27. All Senior Activity Centers (Garvey, Loffler and Northern) will be closed Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 and there will be no Meals on Wheels deliveries. The centers will resume normal operations on Monday, November 28.

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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.

Leonardtown Book Discussion

Join us on Thursday, November 17 at 7pmin a monthly discussion of interesting books.November the book “Snow” by Orhan Pamuk will be discussed. Books are available at the Leonardtown Library service desk.

Conflict Resolution for Teens

Lexington Park Library will host Conflict Resolution for Teens on Tuesday, November 22nd from 4 to 6 p.m. Explore different conflict resolution styles, how to understand and manage anger, listening and speaking skills, and how to create “win-win” situations. Recommended for youth in 6th through 12th grade. Refreshments provided. Registration required on www. stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.

Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center at Lexington Park Library

The Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center will be at the Lexington Park Library on Wednesday, November 23rd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Job seekers can stop by for job counseling and resume help, search for jobs, and to get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.

Creative Coloring Storytime

Charlotte Hall Library will host Creative Coloring Storytime on Wednesday, November 23rd from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Afternoon stories, rhymes, songs, and activities, followed by time for creative coloring. All materials provided. Activities are planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

All three libraries will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23rd and will be closed all day on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Thursday, November 17th Mike Damron 7-10pm Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill, Solomons http://anglers-seafood.com/ Swamp Candy 7:30pm Ruddy Duck, Solomons http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com/ Trivia 8:30pm Anthony’s Bar and Grill, Dunkirk www.anthonysdunkirk.com

Friday, November 18 Murder Mystery Dinner and Show 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa, Chesapeake Beach $85 per person. Ticket price includes light appetizers, dinner, dessert, coffee and cash bar. Don’t miss this spine tingling experience you’ll not likely forget... that is, if you make it out alive! New plot every show!! 866-312-5596. https://cbresortspa. ticketleap.com/murder-mysterydinner-show-november-18/ Folk Salad 6 - 9pm Lotus Kitchen, Solomons Join us for an evening of great music and great food - and save room for a slice of Kim’s Key Lime Pie! 410-326-8469 www.lotuskitchensolomons.com/

Karaoke 9pm -1am Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill, Solomons http://anglers-seafood.com/ Legal Action 9pm Anthony’s Bar and Grill, Dunkirk www.anthonysdunkirk.com

Saturday, November 19th Shades O’ Grey 5-9pm Morris Point, Abell http://www.morris-point.com/ “Cowboy Crossing” 8pm-12am Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill, Solomons http://anglers-seafood.com/ Open Stage Night with DJ Joe Penn 9pm Anthony’s Bar and Grill, Dunkirk www.anthonysdunkirk.com Karaoke w/DJ Tommy T & Friends 9pm Applebee’s, California

Wednesday, November 23 Mixed Business 7:30pm Ruddy Duck, Solomons http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com/ DJ Ray and Will 10pm Anthony’s Bar and Grill, Dunkirk www.anthonysdunkirk.com

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

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g n u o Y at eart H Learn about SMART Medicine

St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services would like to invite those 50 and over to the Loffler Senior Activity Center for a SMART Medicine presentation on Nov. 21, 2016 from 10 - 11 a.m. There will be light refreshments and giveaways for all. SMART Medicine is a local media campaign designed to generate awareness of the rising issue of opioid misuse and abuse in addition to providing information and resources regarding the safe management and disposal of prescription medications. The Department of Aging & Human Services looks forward to meeting with community members to share our knowledge and resources. We are committed to ensuring that prescription medication is used only to help, not harm. Please contact Maryellen Kraese at Maryellen.kraese@stmarysmd.com or (301)-475-4200, ext. *1681 to register or for assistance with any questions or concerns.

Lyme Disease Video Conference Series

The second video in a five-part video series will be shown at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. The video features Dr. Joseph Burrascano, presenting “Putting Lyme Behind You: Cutting Edge Way to Heal from Tick-borne Illness” (duration 90 mins). To sign up for this presentation in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301-4754002, ext. *3101.

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Make Holiday Cards

The Loffler Art Teacher will offer a free session on making holiday cards at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 10 a.m. Learn a few painting techniques to create beautiful, unique holiday cards. All materials will be supplied. Call 301737-5670, ext. 1658, if you would like to reserve a seat.

Gift Donations Needed for Christmas Gift Bingo

Every year at the Loffler Senior Activity Center we offer a special day of Bingo in which Christmas shopping items are the prizes. A full house of 50 players is expected and we are looking for donations of gifts for our prize table. Donations should be new items, not shopworn or expired foodstuffs, but items that are suitable for gift-giving. They should not be gift-wrapped. Donations can be dropped off at the Loffler Senior Activity Center, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., now through Dec. 13. If you have questions call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.

Razzle Dazzle Christmas Party

It’s time to get your tickets for the annual St. Mary’s County Dept. of Aging & Human Services Christmas Party which will take place on Friday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. We will Razzle Dazzle you with our festive atmosphere as well as the delightful music of DJ Mean Gene, and a feast which will feature Garden Salad; Glazed Ham; Seasoned Greens; Scalloped Potatoes; Dinner Roll with butter;

Fruit Juice Punch and Bread Pudding with Warm Vanilla Sauce. In addition, there will be all the other elements which help make this event magical like raffles, door prizes, dancing, party favors and more. Advance tickets are required and may be purchased at any of the senior activity centers in St. Mary’s County for a suggested donation of $13. For additional information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.

“The Mighty Power of the Breath”

This workshop, to be held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays, Nov. 22, 29 & Dec. 6 from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. will focus on mediation principles including an exploration of breathing practices for better physical and emotional health. The cost for the 3-week session is $15 payable to Gail Wathen. Payment is due at the time of registration. To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.

Holiday Jewelry Making

During this jewelry making workshop, led by Sue Peters at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 1 p.m., participants will make bracelets to either give as gifts or keep for themselves. Two types of bracelets will be made, either a memory wire bracelet using green, red and white wire or a Christmas charm bracelet. Cost per bracelet: $5. Choose to make one or both. Sign up in advance by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.

Purse Bingo at Northern

What better way to welcome the holiday season than by winning a purse! The Northern Senior Activity Center will have a Purse Bingo on Friday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. Win a new or a onetime-carried purse featuring popular brands such as Vera Bradley, Miche, Liz Claiborne, and Kathy. Event bag styles include totes, shoulder bags, and wristlets. Deadline to sign up is Monday, November 28. Limited seating is available and seat reservations must be made with payment of $3. To sign up and pay for this activity in advance, please visit the front desk. For more information, please call 301-475-4002, ext. *3103.

Natural Wreath Making

On Thursday, Dec. 15, learn how to make a beautiful, all-natural evergreen wreath complete with bow as taught by artisan, Carol Davis, from Your Journey Studios at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. Class meets from 9-11 a.m. Participants can customize their own wreath with an assortment of cypress, evergreens, magnolia, boxwood, pine and holly. Bring your own snips for trimming. Plastic gloves and all wreath making materials, including ribbon, are provided. For more information, or to register, call 301-4754200, ext. *1063. Fee of $30 includes instruction and all wreath making materials.

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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A Letter to My Sons Look. I’m going to survive this; we all will. I think. But that doesn’t mean we don’t sometimes need a little proof. I’m writing to tell you that I have it: I have the proof. Hear me out. For two of you, this was your first chance to vote in a Presidential election. For the other, it was your third. All three of you were very involved in this campaign, choosing your candidate early on. Sure, I kind of wished you had supported my candidate from the start, but even more than that, I was proud of you all for reading, for studying up on the issues, and for freely choosing the candidate who matched your idealism, your beliefs, your hopes for what the future of America would look like. Eventually, as we joked, you came over to the ‘dark side.’ When your guy lost in the primaries, you—at first reluctantly, and then with more enthusiasm—got behind my candidate. She wasn’t without flaws, heaven knows, but we weren’t electing a saint; we were electing a human being to serve as the leader of the free world. There’s a vast difference. And you understood that. And then it was last Tuesday evening. As the results came in, I was in touch with each of you. What had seemed impossible suddenly became increasingly, unbelievably real. I don’t think that the people who voted for the other candidate truly understand the fear, the grief, the horror so many of us feel at the result of the election. And certainly, those of us who supported our candidate don’t seem to grasp the factors that drove so many people to vote for the victor. We don’t understand how so many people could ignore the constant lies, the hate-mongering, the racism, the anti-religious-freedom, anti-immigrant, anti-disabled-person, anti-woman, anti-LGBTQ, anti-free speech, anti-transparency stance and behavior so many seemed so willing to overlook or even accept. And once again, as I had to do when you were much younger and experienced or saw something that made no sense, some random act of hate, some outrageous breach of morality in the world, I felt that I had to find a way to explain it to you that would gently help you make sense of the world. I had to explain it so that you wouldn’t lose your sense that the world is a good place, a place where kindness is the general order of the day, a place where decency prevails. While I was still struggling with that— not so easy when I was reeling, honestly, when I was questioning assumptions I’ve held my entire life about being an American, about what others are thinking, about what they believe, about goodness and equality—something happened.

First, I got a series of text messages from the youngest of you, expressing his shock and outrage, but also checking in with me, seeing how I was doing. We commiserated, and it helped. It truly did. I felt a little less alone, a little less like I’d fallen down the rabbit hole. Then, the morning after the election, I got another text message, this time from your middle brother. He said, “Mom, as hard as this is for me, I can only imagine how you’re doing today. I’m here if you need to talk, and I love you, and somehow, this is going to be okay.” And that afternoon, I got a call from your oldest brother; he wanted to know where I was. He wanted to stop by and see me, so we arranged to meet up. When we did, he and his fiancée handed me a bouquet of flowers, and hugged me, and he said they’d been thinking about me and wondering how I was doing. All three of you understood what this election meant to me, not just as a woman who works every day to support women who are victimized by men, not just as a woman who believes to the very core of her being in the equality of all people, but as a woman who tenaciously clung to the belief that a woman could be President, despite all signs to the contrary. You intuitively understood that this loss might deal a body blow to that belief, held for so long with absolutely no evidence to support it. You understood that at some point, we all need a little proof that the world is fair, the world is good, the world is decent. So here’s what I’ve come up with to tell you, the way I’m going to explain this thing to you to gently help you make sense of the world so that you won’t lose your belief that it’s a good place, a place where kindness is the general order of the day, where equality is a given, a place where decency prevails. You three. That’s my explanation. With hearts like yours—and I know you’re not lone voices in the world, because I’ve met your friends, I know some of the voices of your generation, thanks to you—we will be okay. I hear you; I see the kindness, the commitment to equality, the genuine decency. I truly believe that we’ll be okay. And I thank you for that. . With Love, Your Mom 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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Life, Love, Death, and Karma I imagine many of you most likely visit cemeteries on Veteran’s Day like we do. My husband and I visited both of his parents and brother-in-law at Cheltenham Veteran’s Cemetery first to pay our respects and let them know how much they are loved. My husband always brings a miniature bottle of Crown Royal to share with his father Louis’ spirit. My husband will drink half and pour the rest over his dad’s grave, and then leave the bottle. We always think that his dad might be a little thirsty by now. It’s a nice tradition. Every time we go to Cheltenham and visit we are amazed at how fast the new sections are filling up. It’s sad when we think that our parent’s contemporaries of The Greatest Generation are leaving us, but oh, the great things they accomplished in their years on Earth. It always makes us feel good to see so many visitors even when it is not Veteran’s Day. So many wreaths and mementos to see across the fields. Then we headed down Frank Tippett Road through Rosaryville to Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton to visit my parents and sister. The past few years, my father gets to share a miniature bottle of Crown Royal with my husband – quite an upgrade I guess from the Old Grand Dad my father used to enjoy. I always pray that they have peace and quiet, especially my father, because he loved reading outside under the carport in peace and quiet. Though I did mention to my parents that my cousin Brett, 57 (youngest son of my Mother’s sister whom we called Aunt Honey) had died that morning and his cremated remains were to brought to Resurrection Cemetery very soon, and that the peace and quiet they had been enjoying might be ending soon. Brett lived life to the fullest let’s just say. Our family must have a skewed sense of life and death. Something that first confused and then saddened me when we stopped by my sister’s grave, was noticing that lots of the flat, grass level plaques were missing the brass flower vases that screw down into the plaques. My sister’s vase was still there, and my parent’s vases 50 feet away are still there. I pointed it out to my husband after I could finally close my mouth from the shock. I didn’t get what happened until my husband said that someone/or a group had probably come through and stolen the brass flower vases for quick money. How can they do this, and who could buy these in good conscience. This to me was one of

those “Karma will get you for this” types of crimes. How sad. The one amusing thought about this vandalism was how karma may get them quicker than they think. Little do the vandals know that when they reach my mother’s grave and try to steal her flower vase that they may just die of a heart attack on the spot. After my mother died 16 years ago, my sons and I went to her grave, lifted up her flower vase and poured the ashes and small bones of her beloved German Shepherd, Daisy, who died not long before she did, into the opening. I’d like to see their faces after that! Well, on to brighter thoughts. Today is my husband’s and my 15th anniversary. I don’t know what our plans will be for this evening, other than packing for our trip to The Tides Inn in Irvington, Virginia. We want to enjoy their indoor/outdoor wine, beer, and oyster festival on Saturday, and then just relax around their amazing 1940’s hotel for a few days. Saturday’s weather sounds perfect, and Sunday’s weather sounds perfect to watch the Redskins game in a post-prohibition room where men from nearby would keep their liquor stash in four walls of individually locked wooden cubbies – probably because of the old Virginia Sunday Blue Laws. Hmmm…I wonder if anyone forgot their stash. I’ll have to check and let you know. 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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A Texas Medical Hero Dr. Edward Arrel Pye was born 1818 in Charles County. He was the grandson of Mary Heard (daughter of John Heard and Ann Manning of St. Mary’s County) and George Jenkins. Edward Pye first attended Georgetown University and then received his medical degree from the Maryland Medical School. In Louisiana, about 1845, he married Matilda LeGrand whose family had come from Maryland some years before. In 1853 there was a small pox epidemic in Lafayette Parish, “wherein the victims

were often abandoned and left to starve and die. Dr. Pye and his wife provided both medical treatment and food.” “A year later Pye had his first experience with yellow fever... two of his medical associates, Dr. Edward Heard and Dr. William Digges, died of the fever.” Dr. Heard. was Edward’s first cousin and Dr. Digges was married to another of Edward’s first cousins. “Died, in Opelousas, on the 21st ult., Dr. William J. Digges, late from Port Tobacco, Md., aged 34 years. One of those

deplorable events which, from time to time, indicate all the perils which surround the medical man in the exercise of his daily avocations, has suddenly carried off an estimable physician in the outset of a career full of usefulness and honor. Dr. Digges attended on his brother-in-law, Dr. Heard, then sick of yellow fever, and since dead, and but a few days afterwards, he himself shared the like fate….” (Daily National Intelligencer, October 20, 1853). “At Washington, Parish of St. Landry, La. on the 16th of September, 1853 of yellow fever, Dr. Edward J. Heard, at the early age of 34. Dr. Heard was born in Charles Co., was graduated as a doctor of medicine at the University of Maryland in March, 1844 and commenced the practice of his profession in July of the same year in the town in which he died. The bereavement is most melancholy to an old and devoted father, to brothers and sisters who can know no more on earth his kind and gentle sympathy and attentions, and especially to the wife

of his bosom and his orphaned children…” (Daily National Intelligencer, November 5, 1853). The Pyes moved to Grimes County, Texas in 1859. In 1860 Sarah Maria Pye, widow of Dr. Francis Neale and sister of Edward Pye, was living with the family. On September 3, 1873, a passenger got off a train in a town near the home of the Pye family as he was too ill to travel. He had yellow fever…and died two days later, but not before he had infected others. By October 1, there 600 infected people in a town of 1,500 persons. 150 of them died. On October 1 Dr. Pye went to nurse the sick and also became ill. Word was sent to his wife who arrived to nurse her husband until his death on November 7th. She continued to others until she also took sick and died on November 20th, as did their 18-year-old son Edward. Dr. Pye is remembered in as “A Texas Medical Hero.”

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