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Christmas Blessings From the publisher, Thomas F. McKay
One of the blessings I celebrate this Christmas is my friends and family across the St. Mary’s and Calvert “County Times” region. The incredible loyalty of our friends (readers) and the constant dedication of our family (advertisers and Times staff), has made it possible to reach the 10 year milestone. While we have enjoyed several evolutions of who we are during that 10 year span, our place in the lives of our communities is that of the “good news” newspaper. No, we don’t report just the good news, but we make a conscious effort throughout our organization to highlight the best of people and community organizations in the counties we serve. St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties are great places to live, work and play. Your “County Times” will continue in the coming years to highlight the blessings we all enjoy from our friends and family living here. Filled each week with stories about local hero’s making your neighborhood a better place and advertising from local businesses that support our community, you can count on us to be your “good news” newspaper. Over the past 10 years, I have had the pleasure of relying on a great staff to follow through with the mission of our organization each week. Many of those associates have been with us the entire time and are working as hard as ever to assure the success of your community paper. I am forever grateful of the blessings these men and women have provided, especially my son Eric McKay, Tobie Pulliam, Guy Leonard, Jen Stotler, Sarah Williams and Frank Marquart. Our contributors Linda Reno, Shelby Oppermann, Laura Joyce, Ron Guy, Ken and Linda Lamb and Doug Watson Counting the blessings would not be complete without counting two recent and very special additions to our family. I could not be more pleased and honored than to have Dave “Spiggy” Spigler and Richard “Dick” Myers join our family.
Everyone knows the great Dave “Spiggy” Spigler! Most of you know Dave from his many years as one of the famous Redskin Hogettes. Dave has spent the majority of his life changing people’s lives for the better with his work as a Hogette. From his work helping to find missing children to the unbelievable efforts of raising millions of dollars for Children’s Hospital, Dave’s work has just been remarkable. While Dave has retired the Hogette dress, he has not retired his dedication to making lives better. We are so proud to have Dave as one of our family, featuring stories each week about great people and organizations making our community great. Welcome Dave to the “good news” newspaper. There is no more recognizable voice in radio than that of Richard “Dick” Myers. Yet it could be said that there is no more recognizable professional in media, government, and community than Dick Myers in the Southern Maryland region. Dick brings to our organization an impeccable reputation that has been earned in service to Southern Maryland. Dick elevates the quality and competency of our news room with his many years as editor and reporter across numerous print and social media outlets. Dick has worked his magic at major news outlets in all three Southern Maryland counties, most recently with “The Bay Net”. A Georgetown graduate, Dick’s resume is lauded with experiences that are certain to shine through in your community newspaper over the coming year. Welcome Dick to the “good news” newspaper. As you see, my Christmas is filled with blessings, number one of which is my wife, Laschelle. As our many friends and family contemplate the challenges that lie ahead in the coming year, it is my Christmas wish that your “County Times” will be a blessing you can count.
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O’Connor Raises Concerns About Student Speeding By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
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“Stop it,” O’Connor said. “You’re going to get yourself killed or somebody else killed.” Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said that Doctor Johnson Road had been an area of concern in the past for speeding and that had brought about the radar sign boards at the intersection. “Radar sign boards are put in an area where you hope people will slow down,” Cameron said. “Doctor Johnson Road has always been a source of potential violations. “The sign boards are part of the education and deterrence piece.”
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“He’s happy to be alive,” Cameron said, adding that Carberry sustained very serious back injuries. “He’s banged up but he’s thankful for all the well wishes that have come his way.” Police stated that Mattingly, who was later charged with driving under the influence, left the roadway just before the collision, “for unknown reasons.” First responders transported Carberry to Prince George’s County Hospital center for treatment. The sheriff’s office is continuing its investigation into the collision; anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. Peacher at 301-475-4200 ext. 8065.
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Deputy Struck On Traffic Call A St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s deputy remains in serious but not life-threatening condition after being struck by a disabled vehicle he had stopped to assist. Dep. Shaun Carberry was injured at about 1:20 a.m. Wednesday when a vehicle driven by Michael Austin Mattingly, 21, of Mechanicsville struck the disabled Pontiac Sunfire on Chaptico Road near Budds Creek Road that Carberry had come to aid. Carberry was able to push the driver of the disabled vehicle out of the way, police reports stated, before the crash. Mattingly’s vehicle struck the Sunfire, which in turn struck Carberry, police reports stated. Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said he visited Carberry in the hospital and that the deputy was “in good spirits.”
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Committee Puts Hold On Transportation Rules By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
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Aiming Higher This Year By Dick Myers Staff Writer In February of 1991 Mike Swartz lost everything he owned in a house fire. The Salvation Army came to his rescue. He’s been giving back ever since. Swartz said, “As a way of paying back I purchased 17 turkeys and fixings and took them to needy families in St. Mary’s County.” Since then the program has grown exponentially, Swartz reported. Last year Mike’s Food Fund donated 200 turkey baskets. This year he is looking for help to do more. Swartz is the proprietor of Mike’s Bikes on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. That’s a good place for anyone to drop off food for the baskets that include a turkey, can of corn green beans, cranberry sauce and a bag of potatoes. But donating food is not the only way to help. Swartz needs volunteers to help assemble and deliver the baskets. And of course, cash is always greatly appreciated to help with the food purchases. Donations can be mailed to Mike’s Food Fund, 21310 Great
Mills Road, Suite C, Lexington Park, MD 20653. The first delivery week is Dec. 12-16. To volunteer for that week come to Zion Methodist Church on Route 235 south of Gate 2 at 4:30 p.m. For directions call 301-863-5161. For the second week, Dec. 17-23, come to The Mission on Great Mills Road at 5 p.m. For directions call 240-580-0517. Anyone wishing to be a recipient of a food basket should contact the county’s Department of Human Services. Swartz told the County Tines, “We can work together to give every needy family in St. Mary’s County a good Christmas dinner. A twenty-dollar donation will feed one family. And you can be part of a meaningful effort to extend a hand to all our neighbors. Together everyone in our county can have a nice Christmas.” Swartz truly knows firsthand what it’s like to be the recipient of a helping hand.
The state legislative committee responsible for reviewing the rules governing the distribution of transportation funding sent a letter to Gov. Larry Hogan and Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn this week stating that they had placed a hold on the latest regulations from the “Road Kill Bill.” The bill, so named by Hogan for its new formula for evaluating, scoring and ranking transportation funding priorities throughout the state, effectively removed all funding from the state’s budget for projects in St. Mary’s County. Critics of the bill have said that it heavily favored infrastructure projects in the state’s more urbanized and populated counties over more rural jurisdictions. Sen. Steve Waugh made the announcement via a statement Tuesday afternoon. Waugh is a member of the Maryland General Assembly’s Administrative, Ex-
ecutive and Legislative Review (AELR) Committee. “Under this new formula every new transportation project in Southern Maryland would be canceled, including the replacement of the Thomas Johnson Bridge, which connects St. Mary’s and Calvert counties,” Waugh stated. “Now we have some breathing room that may allow Maryland to step back from the edge of a cliff and give every jurisdiction and Marylanders fair and equal consideration of transportation projects.” In a later interview, Waugh said that the committee’s action allows Democrats and Republicans in the state house to work with Hogan and the transportation department to come up with amended regulations that must be in place by Jan. 27. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Barbara Thompson Awarded by Commission for Women for a Lifetime of Accomplishments The St. Mary’s County Commission for Women has named Barbara Thompson as the recipient of its 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is presented annually to an outstanding woman in St. Mary’s County who has exemplified continual dedication and support of the community. Ms. Thompson will be honored at the Commission’s annual Women’s History Month Banquet on March 15, 2017. The theme of the banquet, “Honoring Trailblazing Women in Labor & Business,” is a perfect fit for Ms. Thompson. A longtime resident of St. Mary’s County, Ms. Thompson is well known for her hard work and support of the community. She is a pioneer serving in leadership roles which have not been traditionally filled by women. Ms. Thompson served as
the first woman President of the Board of County Commissioners from 1990 to 1998. Currently she is Chair of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s Board of Directors, where she has served since 2009 and is President of the Leonardtown Rotary. She is a Co-Founder and past Chair off the St. Mary’s Republican Central Committee, past Vice Chair of the Salt and Pepper Organization and the St. Mary’s County Charter Writing Board. Ms. Thompson says she is her own mentor – always self-motivated and inspired to accomplish goals. Although employed in some traditionally “male” roles, her hard work and determination have enabled her to overcome gender obstacles. She says it may have taken longer for her to be promoted, but eventually her salary was usually commensurate with men doing similar work. Her “can-do attitude” has enabled her to balance career and family while still finding time to serve her community in many volunteer roles. In addition to honoring Ms. Thompson, the Commission for Women will also present awards to the Woman of the Year and the Woman of Tomorrow at the Women’s History Month Banquet in March. Nominations are now being accepted for these honors. To access nomination forms, go to the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women website at www.co.saint-marys. md.us/voluntr/women.asp. The banquet is open to the public. From The Commission for Women
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces Paid Sick Leave Legislation
Governor Larry Hogan today announced plans to introduce legislation in the upcoming session of the Maryland General Assembly to provide common sense, balanced paid sick leave benefits that have the potential to cover nearly all working Marylanders without placing an unmanageable burden on job creators. During his remarks at a State House press conference, the governor reaffirmed his commitment to common sense policies that will make Maryland a more business-friendly state while ensuring a strong and healthy workforce. “For the last few years, there has been a great deal of discussion and debate around the issue of paid sick leave in Maryland,” said Governor Hogan. “While all of us agree that more workers need sick leave in Maryland, it would be irresponsible to put a law on the books that unfairly penalizes our state’s job creators. It is clear that, in order to move forward, we must strike a balance between the needs of Maryland’s employees while not hurting our small businesses and continuing to foster a more business-friendly climate in our state. “A strong majority of Marylanders want to see the state address this issue in a common sense way that benefits our workers while also protecting our small business job creators. We look forward to working with legislators on both sides of the aisle to reach an agreement on a balanced, fair, and common sense approach to paid sick leave.” The Hogan administration’s proposal contains important provisions to protect Maryland’s small business community. Businesses
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with 50 or more employees will be required to offer paid sick leave totaling at least 40 hours per year, with the ability for employees to roll over a maximum of 40 hours each year. The proposal also calls for part-time employees to be covered after a minimum of 30 working hours. If a company already has a general leave policy that meets these minimum requirements, the state will not interfere. In addition, the state will honor existing collective bargaining agreements with unions. The 50-employee threshold matches current federal standards under the Family Medical Leave Act and the Affordable Care Act. Maryland small business job creators with fewer than 50 employees that choose to offer paid sick leave will be eligible for tax relief incentives closely modeled after the top recommendation of the Augustine Commission, a bipartisan panel that identified strategies to improve Maryland’s business climate. These small business owners will be able to exempt the first $20,000 of their income from taxes. The legislation will also provide protection for seasonal industries by exempting workers employed for less than 120 days in a 12-month period. Governor Hogan is committed to giving Maryland workers the support they need without interfering with the policies of small businesses or putting jobs at risk. The Hogan administration’s common sense proposal would institute a fair and flexible statewide policy that would apply to all 24 jurisdictions and supersede existing policies to ensure consistency and ease of compliance for job creators across the state.
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Morgan Hits Waugh Over Senator’s E-mail Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Commissioner Todd Morgan accused Sen. Steve Waugh of spreading “disinformation” about a study the county commissioners had accepted regarding salary increases and their intentions to ask the county delegation for $26 million in borrowing authority. The study that recommended increasing salaries for county commissioners as well as other elected officials, was required by law, Morgan said, and not as Waugh said in his e-mail a request from the commissioners for more pay. Waugh’s e-mail stated that “county commissioners will request 12 percent pay raises for commissioners and other increases for the Board of Education and County Treasurer.” Of the seven-person panel that completed the study, Morgan said, six approved of the recommendations; only one voted against it.
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That member had been appointed by Waugh, Morgan said. “The study had been established by code… not by the commissioners,” Morgan said. “This is not some whim of commissioners. “If the senator cannot figure out the law… that’s a whole other story.” Morgan also slammed Waugh’s e-mail for, as the commissioner called it, linking the commissioners’ plan to ask for $26 million more in bonding authority with the failure of code home rule in the last election’s referendum. “Having lost the code home [rule] vote, the commissioners will request $26 million in new debt authority,” Waugh wrote in his e-mail. Morgan said the failure of the code home rule initiative was not connected to the commissioners’ request for borrowing authority. Morgan came out against home rule in the final weeks leading up to the election. “That didn’t have a damn thing to do with it,” Morgan said. Commissioner John O’Connor warned that infighting between the county commissioners and the delegation to Annapolis was counterproductive, especially since the county has many road projects that need to be addressed. “The delegation should be working with us on this,” O’Connor said. “All these infrastructure needs have been put off.” Waugh chided Morgan for his remark during the county commissioner morning session. “The commissioners need to focus more on being professional and doing what St. Mary’s County wants, and avoid juvenile tirades that are clearly misguided,” Waugh said Wednesday. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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County Officials to Focus on St. Mary’s Splash Prevention, Preparation and Help Support Special Olympics Service Delivery at MACo’s Winter Conference The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will host the St. Mary’s Splash this Saturday, December 10, at Point Lookout State Park. The Splash is a fun family event open to all residents of St. Mary’s, Charles and Calvert Counties. Participants in the St. Mary’s Splash jump into the freezing Patuxent River to raise money for Special Olympics. At the event, will be a raffle for a football autographed by Redskins player, Matt Jones (#31).
Registration is open, and those interested can register at www.stmaryssplash.com. For a minimum donation of $75.00, receive a St. Mary’s Splash sweatshirt and join in the fun. For additional questions, contact LieuPreparing to better serve and protect tenant Brian Hartz at Brian.Hartz@stmarysmd.com or 301-475-4200, ext. *2278. Maryland’s residents across different areas of county service – public health, infrastructure, emergencies, trends and changes - will be the focus this week at MACo’s 2016 Winter Conference. Each year county elected officials, Senators, Delegates and other representatives of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City, gather in Dorchester County, Maryland for the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Winter Conference. The goal to provide county decision-makers and Free, in-person health insurance enrollment assistance isother participants with tools for more effective leadership and a clearer perspective available at 24 libraries throughout the state on the issues which will be addressed durLibraries throughout Maryland will parDec. 15 is the deadline to sign up for ing the upcoming session of the Maryland ticipate in “Library Enrollment Day” on health or dental coverage to have it begin General Assembly. The ultimate result of Saturday, Dec. 10 to help Marylanders sign on Jan. 1, 2017. Open enrollment for 2017 attendance is more effective and efficient up for health insurance before the deadline coverage ends Jan. 31, 2017. Medicaid en- county government. for January coverage. rollment is year-round. The MACo Winter Conference happens Maryland Health Connection has partMaryland Health Connection is the only this Wednesday – Friday (December 7 nered with the Maryland Association of place Marylanders can get financial help 9) at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Public Library Administrators to provide to cover the cost of health insurance. Last in Cambridge, Maryland. This theme of free, in-person enrollment assistance to year, 9 out of 10 Marylanders received fi- year’s conference is “An Ounce of Prevenconsumers at 24 libraries across the state. nancial help to lower the cost of their plan. tion.” Through over 20 educational breakConsumer assisters will be on-site to anout sessions, general sessions, meetings, swer questions and enroll Marylanders in and briefings, attendees will learn about health coverage through the state’s health insurance marketplace.
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issues faced and solutions used by different departments of county government. Sessions will cover topics such as public health, maintaining infrastructure, and strategies to be sure counties are ready for emergency scenarios, developing trends, and long-term changes. Commissioner President Randy Guy, along with Commissioners Tom Jarboe (2nd District and MACo Legislative Committee member), Michael Hewitt (1st District) and John O’Connor (3rd District) will be in attendance. Also attending the meeting are County Administrator Dr. Rebecca Bridgett, County Attorney George Sparling and Public Information Officer Tony Jones. “The MACo conference offers a great opportunity to network and brainstorm with colleagues from other counties across the state and come away with some new ideas,” said Commissioner President Randy Guy. “These ideas will help us continue to improve upon the services we provide to the citizens of St. Mary’s County.” From MACo
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Judge Sentences Man To Bloodhound “K9 Cooper” Retires from the St. Mary’s 30 Years For Infant Death County Sheriff’s Office By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Judge Karen H. Abrams sentenced a Mechanicsville man Monday to 30 years in prison for being responsible for the death of an infant back in January. Nathan Alan Bailey, 30, was indicted for the child’s death back in March on charges of first-degree murder but pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of second-degree murder back in September, court records showed. Bailey also pleaded guilty to first-degree child abuse that caused the death of a child. Abrams sentenced Bailey to 30 years for that charge as well, but suspended both sentences down to 15 years. Bailey will serve those 15-year sentences concurrently, court records show. According to court papers the child’s mother awoke in the early morning hours of Jan. 5 to go to work, leaving the infant boy in Bailey’s care. By about 6 a.m. that morning Bailey took the boy to his daycare provider, saying he believed something was wrong with the child, court papers stated. Charging documents show that Bailey said the child had fallen out of bed, causing head trauma.
But doctors at Children’s Hospital, where the baby was placed on life support, said the extent of the baby’s injuries, including severe brain swelling and retinal hemorrhaging, where not consistent with such a fall. “[One doctor’s] opinion to a medical degree of certainty is the injuries were inflicted… and that this is a case of a battered baby,” police wrote in charging documents. In a later interview with police, Bailey admitted he knew he should have called for medical treatment for the child earlier but did not. Bailey stalled in calling for help, charging papers stated, even going next door to the parents of the child’s mother and pouring a cup of coffee for himself. Court papers also stated that medical officials believed faster action on his part could have resulted in lesser injury to the infant.
On November 22, 2016, Sheriff Tim Cameron officially announced the retirement of a respected member of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, a bloodhound affectionately known as “K9 Cooper”. “K9 Cooper” faithfully served the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and
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the citizens of St. Mary’s County for nine years. He was well-known in the community for his appearances at K9 demonstrations, but his most vital role was performed in the K9 Unit, where he assisted in the tracking of several missing persons over his many years of duty. “K9 Cooper” will be missed by all of the Sheriff’s Office, but most especially by his handler, Cpl. William Rishel, and former handler, Sgt. Todd Fleenor. “K9 Cooper” has been adopted by a familiar face: Cpl. Gray Maloy and his family have stepped forward to provide “K9 Cooper” with a warm family environment where he will be able to live out his retirement by frolicking and playing in a large, fenced-in yard at the deputy’s residence. As the only dog in the household, “K9 Cooper” can look forward to many years of being spoiled and doted on by the whole family. After a long career of service to others, “K9 Cooper” can relax and enjoy love, a big yard to play in, car rides, his very own kids and lots of treats! Sheriff Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office are proud to wish “K9 Cooper” a very happy, well-deserved retirement. From St. Mary’s County Sheriffs’s Office
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Sheriff’s Crime Report 11/29/2016 Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Over the weekend, unknown suspect(s) removed property from multiple motor vehicles parked at Metcom in Hollywood. Deputy G. Muschette is investigating the case. CASE# 60901-16
11/30/2016 Burglary – An unknown suspect fled from a residence on the 29000 block of Richard Circle in Mechanicsville. DFC K. Flerlage is investigating the case. CASE# 61107-16 Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence and stole property in the 18000 block of Windmill Point Road in Drayden. DFC C. Beyer is investigating the case. CASE# 61120-16 Attempted Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) attempted to force entry into a residence in the 21000 block of Enterprise Road in Lexington Park. Troopers from the Maryland State Police are investigating the case. CASE# 61214-16 Theft – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence and stole cash in the 38000 block of Little Ranch Lane in Mechanicsville. Dep D. Holdsworth is investigating the case. CASE# 61240-16
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Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a residence and stole property in the 45000 block of Chancellors Run Court in Great Mills. Dep. M. Beyer is investigating the case. CASE# 61245-16
12/1/2016 Burglary to Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 45000 block of Frigate Place in Great Mills. Deputy D. Smith is investigating the case. CASE# 61399-16 12/2/2016 Motor Vehicle Theft – Unknown suspect(s) stole a motor vehicle from the 22000 block of Goddard Court in Leonardtown. Dep. T. Siciliano is investigating the case. CASE# 67659-16 Burglary to Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 22000 block of Hayden Court in Lexington Park. Dep. J. Bush is investigating the case.CASE# 61677-16 Burglary to Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle in the 22000 block of Hayden Court in Leonardtown. Nothing appeared to be stolen. Dep. J. Bush is investigating the case. 12/4/2016 Property Destruction –Unknown suspect(s) damaged a mailbox, yard sign, wooden Christmas decorations on Oakley Road, Bayside Road, and Abell Road in Bushwood. Cpl. J. Kirkner, Cpl. E. Johnson, and DFC. K. Flerlage is investigating the cases. CASE# 62058-16, 62078-16, 62080-16, 62081-16, 62082-16, 62097-16, and 62101-16 Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a residence in the 44000 block of Dry Creek Lane in Leonardtown. The suspect(s) stole property and caused extensive damage to the residence. Dep. T. Payne is investigating. CASE# 62077-16
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CSM Students Tackle Southern Maryland Problems in Semester-Long Course College of Southern Maryland students in Dr. Mary Beth Klinger’s Principles of Management course last spring formed teams and with a laser-focus, pinpointed Southern Maryland problems and their potential solutions. “The teams competed and what resulted was a fantastic opportunity for students to experience real-world learning with a focus on being entrepreneurial and socially minded in developing creative solutions to solve experiential problems, all while integrating management functions and business principles,” Klinger said. CSM students again will have that opportunity. The spring 2017 Social Entrepreneurship course will be offered through the CSM Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute (EII) and will be taught by Thomas Luginbill, director of the EII. Students interested in applying for the Business and Technology (BAD) Division’s 2017 BAD-2130 Social Entrepreneurship course can visit http://www.csmd.edu/community/institutes/eii/social-entrepreneurship/ students. CSM also is seeking social impact organizations to partner with the college for the spring semester. Projects chosen will cover a diverse combination of clients. Organizations that want to participate should apply by the Dec. 8 deadline. Visit http:// www.csmd.edu/community/institutes/eii/ social-entrepreneurship/orgs. “The goal of the class is to train our students in collaborative teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills while addressing challenges at the intersection of business, the environment and society,” Luginbill said. “Through the course, students also will build marketable business skills by applying what they learn in the classroom with hands-on learning, all the while making a substantial difference in their community.” The course, which begins Jan. 25, will provide CSM students a chance to again partner with local social impact organizations. The students will be placed on teams, work throughout the semester with an assigned project, present their work at the end of the semester in front of a panel of judges and compete for prize money that will be dedicated to the organization they were chosen to work with. The previous Southern Maryland Social Entrepreneurship Challenge taken on by Klinger’s management class was facilitated by a grant received through the Center for Engineering Concepts Development (CECD) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland (UMD). The grant provided funding for 24 CSM students to spend a semester identifying needs, and in a methodical, entrepreneurial spirit, innovate toward solutions. The CECD again will partner in the course being offered in January. It will provide funds to develop and offer the course. Students accepted to participate will receive a full scholarship for tuition, fees and textbooks used in the course. The CECD has provided the scholarships to support participation in the course.
The end-of-semester spring projects were presented to a panel of judges where the winning team was awarded $1,500 and the second-place team was awarded $500, provided by the Neilom Foundation. The winning team of AnnaBelle Sanders of Lexington Park, Gail Perry of Waldorf, Paige King of California and Pam Toye of Hollywood developed a “Life Planning Curriculum” project as a solution to positively impact the youth within St. Mary’s County. The curriculum, developed for students in Grades 8-12, focuses on four integrated components: social and emotional learning skills; individualized education and career exploration; financial planning; and development of a Life Plan for implementation following high school graduation. Piloted with the Great Mills High School football team to much success, this project shows promise for integration within the St. Mary’s County public school system for its ability to positively impact today’s youth and their future, Klinger said. The second-place team of Rachel Dorsey of California, Erica Martin of Patuxent River, Melana Krivitsky of Chesapeake Beach, Erik Eaton of California and Lisa Dixson of Lusby chose “Planting Hope” as a solution to help solve hunger among children and the elderly. The team’s research noted one of every eight people is hungry in Southern Maryland. The team contacted individuals and businesses in the community who were unaware of the problem. Working with Brenda DiCarlo of the Southern Maryland Food Bank, the team found a plot of land where a garden could be planted and food harvested could supplement the diets of more than 100 people. Collaborating with CSM instructors to create service-learning projects, the team sees students in hospitality and environmental courses picking up care, and possibly expansion, of the garden well into the future. The team used the $250 seed money to purchase plants and supplies to get the garden started and donated money to the food bank. All teams were commended for their work with several planning to continue working toward solutions for the problems that they identified. The team of Atorria Moore, Jarett Loeffler, Katie Weber, Nathan Hurry and Zeidi Chleuh chose “Sparking a Change in Our Community – The Mission.” The team of Alex Looman, Gilbert McCoy, Shubham Malik and Justin Thomas chose “Students Rising Above – Higher Heights Foundation.” The team of Aidan Dollins, Mark Ledvinka, Sam Kuss, Cala Collins and Justin Brown chose “Save the Bay! (Oysters).” Klinger, course instructor, said she is indebted to Dr. Davinder K. Anand and Dylan Hazelwood of the CECD at UMD. “We couldn’t have offered the challenge without their generous support,” she said.
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SMAC Boys Basketball Preview
By Zach Hill Contributing Writer
Leonardtown Raiders
Great Mills Head Coach Jeff Burrell makes a last ditch effort to rally team before falling to Westlake, 77-65.
Great Mills Hornets 2016-17 Coaches Poll Ranking: #5 2015-16 Season Record: Divisional Record (9-3); Overall Record (15-8) Expected Difference Makers: David Oliveras (#32, Senior, PG/SG); Caleb Young (#30, Senior, PG/SG) Late Game Sleeper: Miguel Evereteze (#24, Junior, SG/SF) Anticipated Strengths: Guard Play, Speed, Ability to Adjust, Strong Defense, Ball Handling Our Breakdown: Great Mills is currently running one of the fastest teams in all of the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference. Their ability to force turnovers, speed, and shooting ability of this team’s guards is hands down some of the best in all of SMAC. Led by seniors David Oliveras and Caleb Young, this team’s speed on offense, outside shooting, and ball handling is going to be what
causes majority of problems for opposing teams. The Hornets really only have one major flaw in their lineup this year. Height. Over the past few years, the program has seen a couple of bigger guys come through the doors. This included the 6-foot-10 Leon Carrington Jr who graduated just last year. But this year, the team is really lacking height and muscle in the paint aside from one or maybe two players. With this lack of size all around, the team will need to play more cautiously when it comes to fouling other teams early. Shorter players are more likely to get called for fouls that they may not have actually committed so Hornet guards will have to remain careful. Another question that could arise from this shorter team is how well will they be rebounding the ball. When getting rebounds, it helps to be tall, but this team is going to be relying stricktly on their potential speed to beat other players to the ball off of the rim. Besides the height of the team being a weak spot for Great Mills, these guys have such a diversity of talents that finding a way to score points shouldn’t be a problem for them. If this Hornet’s team can stay out of foul trouble all season, use their speed and shooting talents to their own advantage, and force more fast breaks off of turnovers, this team could end up gunning for a top three finish in all of SMAC.
#30 Caleb Young for Great Mills shoots a free throw during Monday night’s game against Westlake.
2015-16 OVERALL FINAL STANDINGS 2016-17 COACHES POLL 1. Huntingtown
1. Westlake
2. North Point
2. North Point
3. Great Mills
3. St. Charles
4. Patuxent
4. Huntingtown
5. Westlake
5. Great Mills
6. Lackey
6. Thomas Stone
7. St. Charles
7. Leonardtown
8. Leonardtown
8. Lackey
9. Thomas Stone
9. McDonough
10. Calvert
10. Northern
11. McDonough
11. Calvert
12. Northern
12. Patuxent
13. Chopticon
13. La Plata
14. LaPlata
14. Chopticon
2016-17 Coaches Poll Ranking: #7 2015-16 Season Record: Divisional Record (7-5); Overall Record (12-11) Expected Difference Makers: JD Gaddis (#20); James Blackwell (#21) Newest Arrivals: Jason Anderson (#25); PJ Holt (#14) Anticipated Strengths: Discipline; Work Ethic; Ability to Play with a High Level of Intensity. Our Breakdown: After talking with Head Coach David Holland, he seems rather confident that his team will play well this season. This confidence is very understandable as his team consists of at least six senior players this year and 11 upperclassmen total on this currently 13 man roster. One of the biggest things that the Raiders will be expecting to see this season will be excellent leadership on the court all throughout
the team. “We graduated several key players from last year’s team but we are hopeful that JD Gaddis and James Blackwell step up for us this season. They are two of our returners with the most experience and have shown great leadership in the preseason” Coach Holland said. With as many upperclassmen on this team as there are, leadership and maturity shouldn’t be too hard to find. As long as this Raider’s team can find some open looks during their games and can manage to capitalize on them, they should do well this season. It will really boil down to how well these guys can keep a decent shooting percentage on all of their shots. With a solid team of guys that have been building up team chemistry for a while now, a top half finish in the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference (SMAC) could easily become a likely outcome to the Raider’s season.
2016-17 Coaches Poll Ranking: #14 2015-16 Season Record: Divisional Record (1-11); Overall Record (3-20) Expected Difference Makers: Brandon Lowe (#21, Senior, Guard) Anticipated Strengths: Experience Our Breakdown: While we were unable to get ahold of the Chopticon’s coach, we were able to base our analysis off of what the team did last season. Last year was rather tough on the Braves as they only managed to snag three wins overall with only one win having been in their division. This year, the Braves still have some work to do with regards to preparing for the season. With a roster so similar to that of last year, experience will be most of what the
Braves will have going for them. Chopticon’s team last year had plenty of young guys on it and now will hope to use last season as a learning experience to propel the team forward this year. If Chopticon can manage to increase the speed at which they can work the ball around the perimeter of the court and take more shots, all while increasing their field goal percentage, this team will be much happier in February than they were last year. While the Braves weren’t given the easiest schedule this year, they still may be able to find a way to rally through their season behind some of their more experienced players that got to see action on the court last season.
Chopticon Braves
WCAC Boys Basketball St. Mary’s Ryken Knights 2016-17 Current Record: Overall Record (1-1) 2015-16 Season Record: Overall Record (14-16) Expected Difference Makers: Wynston Tabbs (#10, Junior, Guard ); Mekhi Long (#15, Sophomore, G/F); Dedan Young (#3, Sophomore, Guard); Lelan Eackles (#4, Junior, Forward) Newest Arrivals: Chris Weaver (#23, Sophomore, Forward), Aapeli Syrjamaki (#22, Junior, F/C, from Finland), Raidell De Pree(#1, Senior, Guard, from Netherlands) Anticipated Strengths: Depth; Size; Transition; Versatility Our Breakdown: In the heart of Southern Maryland comes a team that will be looking to keep up with the best of the best in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC); the St. Mary’s Ryken Knights. It isn’t exactly a surprise to many that the Knights are anticipating a phenomenal season this year. At the end of last season, many people weren’t worried about the team being successful in the following year. The team suffered three major losses with graduating players; Antwane Parker (old #21), Viddy Kaciuska (old #4; from Lithuania), Dievydas Kuzavas (old #23; from Lithuania). However, with some other teams
having graduated most of their starting lineups and some of their bench players, a loss of three players didn’t come as much of a major impact to the team in comparison to others. Luckily for the Knights, the team has managed to replenish their new and international talent once again with even bigger players than before. Chris Weaver, a 6’5 sophomore forward is coming in new to the team this year out of Arlington, VA. He will be accompanied on the court by two international players; Raidell De Pree (a 6’5 guard from the Netherlands) and Aapeli Syrjamaki (a towering 7-foot-tall forward/center out of Finland). These are just some of the newest additions to SMR’s team that will help to show their depth this year. “We’ve had a good preseason… we have seen a couple of things that we’ve liked and its been looking pretty good.” Head Coach Patrick Behan said. Many things about this team are going to draw the attention of other major high school coaches in their conference. With a high school team featuring only five players that are under 6’5, the height of this team on the court is massive. The size and depth of this team will definitely be a couple of the distinguishing factors that will help the Knights pose as a threat in the WCAC this year.
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Stevenson Foote
Named CSM’s New Men’s Lacrosse Coach Stevenson Foote, former coach at St. Mary’s Ryken and Patuxent High School, has been named the new head coach for men’s lacrosse at the College of Southern Maryland. “We are very pleased to have Coach Foote join CSM Athletics as the head coach of our men’s lacrosse team,” said Michelle Ruble, executive director of student life and athletics. “His coaching experience and his knowledge of Southern Maryland will serve him well in this position. And those attributes, combined with his passion to teach, make him a great fit here at CSM.” Foote began his coaching career at his high school alma mater, Calvert High School, in 2008. He spent one year as an assistant coach for the boys lacrosse team before taking the head coaching position in 2009. During his time at Calvert High School, Foote helped the boys lacrosse team win its first playoff game and win its first home playoff game, and he led the team to its first winning season since 2003. After leaving Calvert, Foote became the head coach at St. Mary’s Ryken for the junior varsity team and assisted John Sothoron and Chris Perkinson with the varsity program. During that time, Foote helped to develop players for the varsity level in the highly competitive Washington Catholic Athletic Conference. Following his time at St. Mary’s Ryken, Coach Foote took over the program at Patuxent High School before being named the head men’s coach at CSM. Foote is the co-founder of Chesapeake Rage Lacrosse and has helped more than 50 players achieve their goal of playing college lacrosse at the NCAA Division I, II and III levels. “I would like to thank the college for giving me the great opportunity to lead the men’s lacrosse program at the College of Southern Maryland,” Foote said. “My hope is to continue the work done by Coach [Justin] Ryan, help with the continued growth of lacrosse in Southern Maryland, and help the young men who come through our program develop into great lacrosse players and better people.” Ryan, the previous head lacrosse coach at CSM, applauded Foote’s selection. “I believe he is uniquely suited to continue to build upon the foundation of the men’s lacrosse program for
the College of Southern Maryland,” Ryan said. “Coach Foote will hold his players to high standards and strive to be a highly competitive men’s lacrosse team at the NJCAA level. There is a lot of lacrosse talent in Southern Maryland and I look forward to continuing to see it highlighted through the men’s lacrosse program at CSM. I wish Coach Foote, and all of the players, a successful season and I look forwarding to seeing what they will accomplish.” Foote and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Virginia with their two young children, Roman and Emersyn. The first men’s lacrosse game for the 2017 season is scheduled for Feb. 25 at Delaware Technical Community College. From The College of Southern Maryland.
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Successful Opening Weekend For Deer Hunters
24 Percent Harvest Increase Aided by Good Weather
Hunters reported harvesting 13,488 deer on the opening weekend of the 2016 Maryland firearm season, the state’s most popular hunting season. The harvest represents a 24 percent increase over last year’s estimate of 10,859 for the same period. The total includes 6,159 antlered and 7,329 antlerless deer with sika deer comprising 224 of the antlered and 232 of the antlerless totals. The two-week deer firearm season runs through Dec. 10. “Windy conditions Saturday may have slowed the harvest slightly, but hunters took advantage of better weather conditions Sunday to post a strong overall harvest for the opening weekend,” said Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Paul Peditto. Hunters in Region A – mainly western Maryland – reported harvesting 1,110 deer for the weekend, nearly identical to the 1,147 reported last year. In Region B, the antlered deer harvest increased from 3,878 last year to 5,049 this year and the antlerless harvest increased from 5,834 to 7,329 in 2016.
Deer hunters harvested 3,560 deer (1,455 antlered, 2,105 antlerless) Sunday, an increase of 1,146 from last year. Hunting is permitted on select Sundays in 20 counties and has become increasingly popular with hunters across the state. Frederick County led the Sunday harvest with 390 deer taken. “Sunday hunting continues to afford hunters with more opportunities to share time with family and friends out in the fields and woods,” Peditto said. “This additional harvest day clearly provides a valuable tool in managing our statewide deer population for the benefit of all.” Those hunters who use tree stands are strongly advised to wear a full-body safety harness, which should be secured at all times, including while climbing up or down the stand. Using a sliding knot, commonly known as a prussic knot, attached to a line that is tied above the stand allows hunters to be secure from when they leave the ground to their return.
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Debt Authority Sparks Conflict Between Commissioners, Delegation By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County want tens of millions of dollars worth in borrowing authority for key road and building projects but the District 29 delegation has to put the bill forward in Annapolis next year and they have reservations about the deal. The discussion became especially heated between Del. Matt Morgan and Commissioner Todd Morgan over authorizing an additional $26 million in bonding authority. Both touted being guardians of the public interest, Matt Morgan for balking at more borrowing and Todd Morgan arguing that the projects were needed, especially to ensure the county continued to provide an attractive venue for Patuxent River Naval Air Station to continue its mission. Matt Morgan said the $26 million figure sought by commissioners would actually be added to $45 million of bonding authority that the county received back in 2005. “That would bring the debt authority to around $71 million,” the Dist. 29 A delegate said. “In 2018 a new elected board [of county commissioners] could do what they wanted with the money.” In affect the bonding authority could be used for something other than the construction projects for which it was intended if their was local political change, he said. In conversations with county finance officer Jeannett Cudmore, Matt Morgan confirmed that the county’s total debt as of the end of June was $82 million.
Matt Morgan was concerned about the possibility of having to raise taxes locally to support increasing debt authority, but Cudmore said that should not be necessary. “Based on the $26.3 million figure taxes will not need to be raised,” Cudmore said. The delegate said “he appreciated the commissioners’ hard work in bringing that number down” — the original figure sought was $53 million — and he reiterated the delegation’s desire to do away with the energy tax. Todd Morgan quickly hit back with his concern that cutting taxes now, when revenues were in increasingly short supply, was fiscally irresponsible. The debate between the two became increasingly rancorous. “I never talked about cutting taxes, I ran on not raising taxes,” Morgan said, adding that $26 million was still too low for the county’s needs, which including jail renovations, the new library and senior center in Leonardtown and the completion of FDR Boulevard. “I am more supportive of the $53 million,” Todd Morgan said. “The $26 million will get us started but it doesn’t get us finished.” After a heated exchange Matt Morgan said the commissioners were on a path of exploding debt. “You’re taking the county’s debt up to $160 million,” the delegate said. A vexed Todd Morgan said the delegate was using his state office as a “bully pulpit.” “It’s a great deal for you, good for you,” the commissioner retorted. Commissioner John O’Connor said that the current board had worked hard to be fiscally conservative but still had to spend
Del.Gerald Clark
money to provide citizen services. “It’s one thing to play [fiscally] conservative than to be conservative,” O’Connor said. “Previous boards have pushed Commissioner Todd Morgan these projects to the right.” O’Connor was referring to the positioning of projects to later years in the county’s construction plan. Del. Deb Rey asked if the previous $45 million could be put toward pressing projects but Commissioner Tom Jarboe confirmed the money had already been programmed in to other projects. Del. Gerald Clark attempted to moderate the discussion. “What I learned in my 12 years [as a Calvert County Commissioner] is even if I wanted it all… perception means a lot.” Clark said that despite the needful nature of the projects that would be funded by the added borrowing authority, the public would still be wary of millions of dollars in added debt. He said the request would be more palatable if it were tied to specific projects. “With FDR Boulevard, I agree with Commissioner Morgan that’s a project that needs to be done,” Clark said. “My biggest heartburn is just the amount.” The joint meeting held Tuesday night was a venue for discussion on numerous legislative items including issuance of tags for dogs, whether to allow golf carts for use in certain communities and even the possibil-
Del. Matt Morgan
ity of raising salaries for commissioners and other elected officials. But perhaps the next most contentious measure was one that would give commissioners more authority over the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom), especially to remove MetCom board members they appoint and the authority to review and approve MetCom’s operating budget. Commissioner Morgan said that MetCom had some problems and greater oversight by county commissioners might be needed; still MetCom needed to be included more in the discussion as well as their 17,000 water and sewer customers. “MetCom and the commissioner board haven’t sat down to resolve the issues,” Morgan said. “I think this is one [legislative proposal] that’s going too fast.” Clark balked at one request from the county that would make it impossible for a MetCom commissioner dismissed from the board to seek legal action before a judge to reverse the decision. “To deny rights by any board… flies in the face of what this country’s all about,” Clark said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Joseph Raymond Adams, 80 Joseph Raymond “Ray” Adams, 80, of Oxon Hill, Md, peacefully passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, surrounded by family. He was born in Drayden, Md, on July 13, 1936, to the late J. Raymond Adams and Agatha (Abell) Adams. He was the oldest of six children. He attended Little Flower School and Great Mills High School. At the young age of eight, he worked alongside his father in the fields harvesting tobacco. His long career as a Grocer began at age 16 with his first job at A & P Supermarket in Lexington Park. He advanced rapidly and at age 28, he was promoted to Manager at the A & P in Indian Head. He received many awards throughout his career and was especially recognized as an advocate of hiring people with disabilities. He finally retired at age 77 as a Manager for Food Lin in Bryans Road. He enjoyed attending Mass daily, dancing, eating crabs and telling stories. Most
of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. Ray is preceded in death by three wives: Ann Hope Abell (Divorce, Janet Adams, and Doris Adams. As well as his brother, Robert Adams; daughters; Brenda Rogers and Rebecca Adams; and one stepdaughter, Deborah Keys. He is survived by two daughters; Patty Stove (Steve) of Najamoy; Raynell “Suzy” Bennett (William) of Huntingtown; two sons: Gary Adams of Indian Head and Joseph Keys (Tammy) of Oxon Hill; brother, Johnny Adams (Loretta) of Hollywood; three sisters Betty Dion (Ray) of Lexington Park; Jean Goodwin of California; Dorothy Gilooley (Pat) of Lakeland, Fl; seven grand-children; eight great-grandchildren; numerous step children; step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A funeral mass was celebrated Saturday, November 5th at St. John’s Francis Regis Catholic Church, 43850 St. Johns Road, Hollywood, Entombment followed at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Burnett Calvert Hospice House.
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Thursday, December 8, 2016
In Remembrance James Oakley Tennyson
James Oakley Tennyson (Jackie), a life-long resident of Chaptico, MD, passed away on December 3, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jackie was born on April 1, 1939 to Raymond and Thelma Tennyson. With nine siblings, Jackie grew up in the small town of Chaptico learning how to love and provide for a large family. Marrying young and fathering 6 children of his own, he quickly put that knowledge to good use. Throughout his life, Jackie enjoyed hunting, playing pitch, watching horse races, NASCAR, baseball, watching the Redskins win, and western movies. Mostly, though, Jackie enjoyed spending time with his large, loving family especially during the Thursday night dinners he and his wife, Monkey, hosted for them each week. Jackie and his wife owned and operated Chaptico Market for nearly 50 years. He was known for speaking to each customer as though they were a friend and, more often than not, they became exactly that. He was a treasure to his community, his friends, and his family. He had a huge heart and a larger-than-life personality and will be greatly missed by all. Jackie leaves behind his adoring wife of 58 years, Mary Virginia Wood Tennyson (Monkey). He also leaves his children, Jamie, Robbie (Dawn), Ronnie (Gwen), Donnie (Kathy), Greg (Lisa) and a son-inlaw, Billy Schoenbauer. He leaves behind several siblings Mary (Joyce) Green, Catherine (Kitty) Bowling, Dorothy (Dot) Guy, Mary (Bert) Bowling, and Francis (Bo)
Tennyson. He leaves behind 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren....a legacy that made him proud. Many of his adored family members have gone before him in death. He joins his daughter, Deborah Schoenbauer and his parents, Raymond Tennyson Sr. and Thelma Tippett Tennyson. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Raymond Tennyson Jr., Betty Ann Tennyson, Jean Langley, and Robert (Bobby) Tennyson. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 5:00pm-8:00pm with prayers being recited at 7:00pm at Mattingly Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. 41590 Fenwick St., Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 10:00am by Father Charles Gallagher at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Rd., Morganza, MD 20660. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Queen of Peace Cemetery, 38888 Dr. Johnson Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 20659. Friends are invited to join the family in celebrating Jackie’s life after the graveside services at Bowles Farm, 22880 Budd’s Creek Rd., Clements, MD 20624. The pallbearers are Jackie’s 7 grandsons, Gary Tennyson, Jimmy Tennyson, Greg Tennyson, Brad Tennyson, Ben Tennyson, RJ Tennyson, Ryan Klock , and long-time family friend, John Keenan. Honorary pallbearers will be Jackie’s 12 grand-daughters. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the wonderful staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for serving their patriarch in his most vulnerable hours and also to all the dear friends who have shown so much support over the past several days. The care and compassion shown to Jackie and his family will never be forgotten. Condolences to the family may be made at mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mechanicsville Rescue Squad or Hospice of St. Mary’s.
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James (Jim) Daniel Trent, Jr., Beloved husband and father, James (Jim) Daniel Trent, Jr., age 90, of Lexington Park, Maryland, died peacefully on December 1, 2016, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, surrounded by family. Born May 24, 1926, in Seat Pleasant, MD, he was preceded in death by his parents, James Daniel Trent, Sr., and Lanta Mae Hastings Trent, as well as by two sisters, Maureen LeCato and Effie Lou Willson. A devout Catholic, Jim had been a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Lexington Park since 1950, and served as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion there, as well as teaching marriage preparation and RCIA classes. Jim joined the Knights of Columbus Council 9968 and became a Third-Degree Knight. Jim joined Patuxent River Naval Air Station in 1950 and enjoyed a three-decade career before retiring in 1984 as a Supervisory Aerospace Engineer at what was then known as the Computer Sciences Directorate. From there, he spent several years at RAIL Company before retiring fully in 1994 to enjoy the two main passions of his life, God and family. He was also an active member of the community and participated in many groups and organizations, including the Friends of the Library, the Calvert Marine Museum Canoe Club, the Ford Model A Club, Alhambra, Toastmasters, the Chesapeake Beach Railroad Museum, and others. Jim is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lois Anne (Sperka); siblings Marjorie Lauver, Phillip Trent, and Suzanne Corley (Carl); and ten children: Anne Russell (Doug), Laura Stein (David), Marian Wheeler (Robert), James D. Trent III (Cecilia), Jonathan Trent (Christine), Christopher Trent (Mary), Elizabeth Trent (Dawn Turton), Joseph Trent (Christine), Constance Trent, and Paul Trent. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 9, 2016, from 5:00-8:00 pm, with prayers at 7:00 pm, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Lexington Park. The funeral and interment will follow on Saturday, December 10, 2016, 11:00 am, at the church. Jim will be carried lovingly to his final resting place by his sons, James D. Trent III, Jonathan Trent, Christopher Trent, Joseph Trent, and Paul Trent; and grandson Nicholas Wheeler. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Please indicate “In memory of Jim Trent” in the memo line.
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Kaitlin Noelle Tennison Kaitlin Noelle Tennison, 29, of Leona rdtow n, MD passed away on October 22, 2016 with love in her heart and a never ending compassion. She was born August 11, 1987 in Clinton, MD to Kathleen I. Tennison of Leonardtown, MD and the late George Patrick Tennison. Kaitlin is a graduate of Father Andrew White Catholic School and Leonardtown High School. She was on the field hockey team. In 2009 Kaitlin graduated from Stevenson University with a degree in Bachelor of Science/Interdisciplinary Studies and was a member of Kappa Theta Epsilon Sorority where she received recognition for various achievements. After college Kaitlin was employed at Patuxent River Naval Air Station as an administrative assistant and later as Principal’s Assistant at Mother Catherine Spalding Catholic School. At the time of her death Kaitlin was employed by the Board of Child Care in Martinsburg, WV. Kaitlin loved the beach and enjoyed trips to Mexico and Aruba. Her hobbies included white water rafting and watching sports, especially football and baseball. Kaitlin was a true sports enthusiast and had exceptional knowledge of many different players and teams. Kaitlin also played Recreation and Parks T-Ball and Softball most of her young life and was very fortunate to have her dad as her coach. She enjoyed riding horses, a weekly activity until she left for college. As an animal lover, she was particularly fond of her two Affenpinshers, Khaos and Mayhem. She was excellent with young children, and loved by so many of them. Kaitlin was a lifelong member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Camp Maria Retreat Center, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A graveside service was celebrated by Reverend Charles Gallagher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Cemetery. In Addition to her mother, Kaitlin is also survived by her grandfathers, Robert E. Lowmiller of Berkley Springs, WV and James L. Tennison of Leonardtown, MD. In addition to her father, she is also preceded in death by her grandmothers. Audrey M. Lowmiller and Anne Coyne Tennison. Kaitlin is also survived by many Aunts, Uncles and cousins and her Godparents, Lisa T. Goddard and Robert V. Lowmiller and a host of friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Maria Retreat Center, 41290 Camp Maria Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
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Thursday, December 8, 2016
Sotterley Celebrates Christmas with Open House Get in the spirit of the season at Sotterley Plantation’s Holiday House Tours and Museum Shop Blow Out Sale. This one-day event is Saturday, Dec. 10 at the National Historic Landmark on Sotterley Road in Hollywood. The day begins with Breakfast with Santa, with seatings at 7:30, 8:15, and 9:30 a.m. Kick-off the day early with Breakfast with Santa! Dine with the Big Guy while you enjoy eggs, the best sausage you’ve ever had, sausage gravy, tater tots, biscuits, and French toast sticks! Tickets include the Family Plantation Christmas and require advance reservations. Get your tickets now, only one breakfast time slot is left: Sotterley.org The Family Plantation Christmas goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 10. Celebrate your favorite Christmas traditions with Historic Sotterley Plantation! Join Sotterley in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year by enjoying Santa & Mrs. Claus, Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, Children’s Crafts & Activities, Tractor Rides, Live Seasonal Music, Santa’s Secret Shop, kid-friendly tours of the decorated Plantation House and so much more! Shopping opportunities include Sotterley Museum Shop, Santa’s Secret Shop, Elves’ Mall, and Sotterley Garden Guild’s Seasonal Greens! Admission at the gate is $8 a person, children under 2 are free! Use the occasion to find a unique holiday gift at the museum shop. This End-ofSeason Sale features Sotterley and Mary-
land themed gifts for that hard-to-shop-for individual. Savings can range from 25 to 75 percent off (excluding commissioned items). The Museum Shop offers a wonderful selection of books, historical, cookbooks, regional and special interest, books for children, and books written by the lecturers of Sotterley’s Speaker Series. We also offer colonial toys, jewelry, local crafts, garden accents, wine accessories, t-shirts, and more. Our selection reflects the plantation’s 300-year-old history, its people and the rich cultural diversity of the greater Southern Maryland region. For more information on Sotterley Plantation go to www.sotterley.org
Artist’s rendering of new library and senior center
Virtua Tour Available of New Leonardtown Library The public can now view a virtual tour of the new Leonardtown Library concept on the St. Mary’s County Library website: www.stmalib.org . To access the virtual tour directly, go to www.stmalib.org/newlibrary-for-st-marys-county. The tour will be enhanced as the library moves from concept into construction diagram, but for now this provides a nice overview of the space. The Library Board of Trustees sends out a special Thank You to the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) for allocating $10 M in the recommended Fiscal Year 2016 to 2018 Capital Budget to build a new library for St. Mary’s County. To keep up to date on this exciting project, follow the St. Mary’s County Leonardtown Library Replacement Project on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ leonardtownlibraryreplacement. St. Mary’s County worked with the architectural firm Grimm + Parker to create schematic plans for the approximately 48,000 square foot building to house the new Leonardtown Library and Garvey Senior Activity Center. Once the schematic design is accepted, final design is expected to be completed by July 2017 with bid and award during August 2017 - March 2018. The new Leonardtown Library will improve upon the current facility in every
way. Library space for the public, including meeting rooms, will increase from 9,500 to 24,000 square feet, with separate space for staff and library administration to work. A dedicated storytime area will delight children and their parents while making other library spaces less noisy. A teen area will allow for study, socializing, and exploring resources. A Makerspace, featuring equipment from the high-tech (a 3-D printer and Virtual Reality equipment) to the traditional (sewing machines and art supplies), will give groups and individuals a chance to explore their creativity. A dedicated computer lab will foster learning. Most spaces will be separated by glass rather than solid walls, enhancing visibility and creating beautiful views both inside and outside of the library. Courtyard seating will offer the opportunity for enjoying Wi-Fi and your favorite books outside inclement weather. “We are going to use art and decor with a historic and Bay theme,” explained Library Director Michael Blackwell, “honoring St. Mary’s and Maryland’s past while providing the technology and amenities of a great 21st Century community building with sustainable operations.”
Passion For Paleontology Do you share a passion for paleontology and enjoy collecting fossils? The Calvert Marine Museum invites you to share your knowledge, become involved, and meet fellow enthusiasts. The Paleontology Department, under the direction of Curator Dr. Stephen Godfrey, sponsors a Fossil Club and works with fossil collectors all over the world. These partnerships continue to advance the field of paleontology and grow the museum’s collection. The latest example of this effort is found in the work from George Klein, an avid fossil collector who compiled and produced a new publication, “Skeletal Anatomy of Alligator and Comparison with Thecachampsa.” This book is the first of its kind and will assist fossil collectors in identifying fossil crocodile bones found along Calvert Cliffs. It describes the living American alligator from head to toe with many descriptive photographs. “I have been a member of the Fossil Club for more than ten years and as an amateur paleontologist was happy when Stephen was open to publishing this book,” said George Klein. The book is the ideal resource for collectors to use, not only for identification, but
to further the understanding of extinct alligators and crocodiles. Purchase this guide or download a free PDF version at http:// www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/276/ CMM-Publications. In the Foreword to the book, Dr. Godfrey states, “I have discovered how rewarding it can be to partner with avocational paleontologists. They continue to collect and donate thousands of scientifically important fossils to the museum, prepare and help curate our collection, contribute to public education and citizen science projects, and author formal publications like this one.” Klein has also contributed a number of articles to the Fossil Club’s newsletter, The Echpora. See the most recent issue at http:// www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/204/ The-Ecphora-Newsletter. The Fossil Club sponsors lectures, participates in exploration trips, and meets quarterly. If you are interested in joining the club, email John Nance at nancejr@co.cal.md.us. This book was published by the Calvert Marine Museum Press with the formatting and layout assistance from Rachel Reese of the museum’s Exhibits Department.
Maryland State Fair Hits The Jackpot In Las Vegas
Winning 13 Awards At The International Association Of Fairs And Expositons Convention Who says 13 is not lucky? The 2016 Maryland State Fair hit the jackpot in Las Vegas earlier this week when it won 13 awards at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) Convention. The Maryland State Fair competed in Division 4 for fairs with attendance of 500,001 - 1 million. The IAFE annually awards excellence in fair programming through four educational contests: Agriculture, Competitive Exhibits, Communications, and Sponsorship. These contests allow fair members to submit award winning ideas and programs to be judged by IAFE member representatives and professionals from respective fields. “This is a proud time for the Maryland State Fair staff members who work hard year-round to present high-quality, fun, and educational entertainment events for hundreds of thousands of fairgoers each year,” said Maryland State Fair General Manager Andy Cashman. The Maryland State Fair received the following awards in the IAFE Agricultural Awards Program: 1st Place: Special Agricultural Educational Exhibit or Program to educate the Fairgoing Public about a Current Ag or Fair Industry Challenge. Award presented for the Maryland State Fair Oyster Alley where fairgoers, while sampling local oysters, learned about how Maryland oyster aquaculture has increased 48% leading to a healthier Bay. 1st Place and Best in Category: Innovative Way Technology is Used to Benefit Agriculture Programs at Your Fair. U-Learn Food featured an actual dining table with plates of Farm to Food items. A photo of the display on an adjoining computer screen enabled fairgoers to click on food items to learn about nutritional values and more. 1st Place: Unique Partnership for an Event/Competition Showcased During the Fair. Award presented to the Maryland State Fair and Maryland Farm Bureau for the enhanced 77th Miss Maryland Agriculture Competition. The event was upgraded to include a formal sit down dinner that highlighted Maryland agriculture products and an entertainment segment with The Peterson Farm Brothers whose farm parodies have made them YouTube sensations .
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2nd and 3rd Place: Newly Established or Evolving Exhibit to Promote Agriculture to the Fairgoing Public. Award presented for U-Learn Farm for its traditional and new exhibits that included hands-on agriculture education displays including a 60-foot pivot irrigation system, a life-sized agriculture book reading nook with storytelling time by local librarians, and more. Also, awarded for U-Learn Food that transformed the previous Animal World exhibit to include interactive educational farm to table components, AG-Jeopardy games, and more. 2nd Place: Agriculture Programs Promotional Video. Award presented for Maryland State Fair social media video highlighting the new SPEAK program that provided the opportunity for youth with Autism and other disabilities to learn about and show sheep in the unFAIRgettable MY Maryland State Fair Sheep Show Ring. 2nd Place: Snapshot/Overview of Agriculture Program Participation and Trends. The Maryland State Fair received the following awards in the IAFE Communications Awards Program: 2nd Place: Overall Social Media Campaign. Award presented for creating and implementing a variety of effective contests, ticket giveaways, and announcements among them a 135-Day Countdown posts, Hide & Go Sheep, Fair Family of the Day, unFAIRgettable Photo Contest to promote the 135th unFAIRgettable MY Maryland State Fair on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, Yasabe, Google, etc. 2nd Place: Promotional Event. Award presented for Pokémon Go Day that utilized Pokéstops, Lures and Gyms within the Fairgrounds to engage and draw App users toward popular Fair’s agricultural and educational events and exhibits. 2nd Place: Mobile Web. Award presented for Maryland State Fair app that provided updated 135th unFAIRgettable MY Maryland State Fair schedule information, map and more. 2nd Place: Newspaper Ad – Award presented for 135th unFAIRgettable MYMDStateFair color ad highlighting different aspects of the Fair. 3rd Place: Electronic Newsletter. Award presented for electronic newsletter to expand awareness, build participation, and generate excitement regarding competitions and opportunities leading up to the Maryland State Fair for exhibitors and fairgoers from across the state. 3rd Place: Web Advertisement. Award presented for a variety of Maryland State Fair advertisements highlighting the UnFAIRgettable 135th MY Maryland State Fair theme.
A Letter to the Editor To County Times: This is to comment on the latest event where a Sargent of the State Police ran over and killed a pedestrian named Mr Elder Moran, 30, on Sunday October 30, 2016. I call this the latest because we already had another State Police Trooper run over and kill Mr Buhrman (Yogi) Baird, 88, the lawnmower man of Hollywood, MD, on January 19, 2011. Mr Moran was hit and killed on Chancellor’s Run Road and the County had just recently repaired that road creating double lanes and straighter pavement and plenty of new lighting, so this new killing is very similar to “Yogi the lawnmower man” in 2011, as both of the roads had clear view with street lighting, so in both of these cases we are told no reason, no excuse, no explanation for the State Police to run over and kill a pedestrian, and they do not even get a driving ticket for failure to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian. Of course we know that the State Police Trooper did not intentionally mean to hit he pedestrian(s) - so why do they do this? Now we give the State Police a very high regard which they are due, so they are not given any blood test for drugs or for alcohol, as
they are presumed innocent - so why do they run over pedestrians? As such I have to wonder if this happens in other areas of Maryland or is this just peculiar for here in our St Mary’s County? The State Police have computer consoles in their police vehicles which might distract their driving? but that is just making up an excuse when there is no explanation being given to the public. So we have strike one with Yogi the lawnmower man in Hollywood 2011, and now strike two with Mr Moran in 2016, so do we really have to wait for strike three from State Troopers who run over pedestrians without any justification? I hope not. Here in St Mary’s County there are lots of people who walk down any of the roads, some ride bicycles, other people run or jog and sometimes 2 or 3 pedestrians walking at the same time, and many of the roads do not have shoulders or any walkway, and often people will walk right in the middle of the road, and so we really do have concern and reason to worry as to who will be the strike number three? James P. Cusick Sr. Hollywood, MD. 20636
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Annmarie Garden In Lights! Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Winner of Maryland Life Magazine’s Finest Holiday Tradition Award, Annmarie Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takes visitors on a beautiful trip through the glittering woods. As you stroll the protected path, you will be transported to a fantastical place of spectacular lights and amazing “light sculptures.” Guests will be surrounded by mythical beasts, wild animals, airplanes, pirates, princesses, circus performers, dinosaurs, and more. Because all the “light sculptures” are made at Annmarie, the designs are one-of-a-kind; nothing in this show is commercially available. It is all made just for visitors to Annmarie Garden In Lights! Enjoy the “Holiday I Spy Game,” nightly entertainment, special discount nights, sweet treats, and other fun activities. Start your tour in the Arts Building where you will also find the Ornament Show & Sale, nightly entertainment, exhibits, and the Holiday Cafe. And don’t forget to ask for a “Holiday I Spy” program. Bingo Every Saturday Mother Catherine Academy 38833 Chaptico Road Mechanicsville Md 20650 6:30 PM-10:30 PM 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). Madrigal Dinners Historic St. Mary’s City 7:00 PM-9:00 PM December 9, 10, 11, 16, 17. Reconstructed State House of 1676, 47418 Old State House Road. Welcome the holiday season with feasting, firelight, and beautiful music in the lavishly decorated Reconstructed State House of 1676. Check web for times and prices. Reservations required and accepted mid-October: (240) 895-4991 or MuffinP@ digshistory.org. www.HSMCdigshistory. org “The Game’s Afoot/Holmes for the Holidays” Three Notch Theater 21744 South Coral Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653 8:00 PM This event runs three weekends December 2—18 Tickets are available by clicking this link:www.newtowneplayers.org/tickets.html Thursdays—Saturdays 8:00 PM Sundays 3:30 PM Adults General Admission $15 Students/Seniors/Military $12 Children $10 It is Christmas Eve, 1936. William Gillette, an actor famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast-members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. This glittering whodunit has murder, infidelity, wit, and surprises—something for everyone.
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“The Marriage of Figaro” at St. Mary’s College Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall, on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus 8:00 PM-10:00 PM “The Marriage of Figaro,” Pierre de Beaumarchais’ fast-paced comic romp across one day in Count Almaviva’s castle of Aguafrescas, runs December 7-10 at 8 p.m. and December 11 at 2 p.m. in the Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall, on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus. An informal talk-back with cast and crew follows the opening night performance on December 7. Ticket prices are $4 for teachers, students, St. Mary’s College staff, senior citizens, and Arts Alliance members; $6, general admission. To make reservations, email the Theater Box Office at boxoffice@ smcm.edu or telephone 240-895-4243.
Friday, December 9
Christmas Party Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905 Chancellors Run Rd. 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Celebrate the holidays at Loffler Senior Activity Center during the annual Christmas Party. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tickets are required. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, for more information. Angel Wings and Things Thrift Christmas Party and Store SMS Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store 5:00 PM-9:00 PM Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store will be hosting its First Annual Christmas Party and Shop. Come celebrate with us, and see the Christmas decorations. We will have all kinds of specials going on, and all kinds of items perfect for Christmas gifts. We will also have a huge selection of Christmas decorations for sale. We will also have snacks on the porch, for your enjoyment. If you cannot join us for Friday’s party, the specials will continue through the weekend. Please join us! If you have questions, contact Marti at the school at 301-872-5454. GWX Wrestling St Michael’s School 16560 Three Notch Road, Ridge, MD 6:00 PM-9:00 PM St. Michael’s School in Ridge, MD will be hosting a free community event sponsored by GXW Wrestling featuring Rhett Titus, Grandmaster Sexay and Donovan Dijak, as well as our local favorite Money Green! Event date will be December 9, 2016. Doors will open at 6:00pm, the bell will ring at 7:00pm. Concessions will be available. Entry is limited, so please arrive early to ensure your seat! “The Marriage of Figaro” at St. Mary’s College Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall, on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus 8:00 PM-10:00 PM “The Marriage of Figaro,” Pierre de Beaumarchais’ fast-paced comic romp across one day in Count Almaviva’s castle of Aguafrescas, runs December 7-10 at 8 p.m. and December 11 at 2 p.m. in the Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall, on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus. An informal talk-back with cast and crew follows the opening night performance on De-
cember 7. Ticket prices are $4 for teachers, students, St. Mary’s College staff, senior citizens, and Arts Alliance members; $6, general admission. To make reservations, email the Theater Box Office at boxoffice@ smcm.edu or telephone 240-895-4243.
Sat, December 10, 2016
Breakfast with Santa Historic Sotterley Plantation 7:30 AM-10:00 AM Kick-off the day early with Breakfast with Santa! We offer three seatings; 7:30, 8:315 and 9:00 a.m. Dine with the Big Guy while you enjoy eggs, the best sausage you’ve ever had, sausage gravy, tater tots, biscuits, and French toast sticks! Admission includes Family Plantation Christmas and requires advance reservations. Family Plantation Christmas will have Santa & Mrs. Claus, Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, Children’s Crafts & Activities, Tractor Rides, Live Seasonal Music, Mini-tours of our decorated Plantation House and more! Tickets are selling out quickly. Get them now! www.ticketderby.com/eo/?id=465 Forrest Center Breakfast With Santa 24005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 8:00 AM-11:00 AM Join the students and staff of the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center for their annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 10, 2016, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., at the school site across from the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown. Santa will make his grand entrance at 8:30 a.m. Enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by the Forrest Center’s Culinary Arts students. Admission to this event, which includes breakfast, is $10 for adults, $5 for students and free for children 4 and younger. An omelet bar is available for an additional $2.00. Escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday, enjoy some home cooking, and let the little ones check out the face painting room. Your children can even decorate their very own gingerbread man for $2. Santa’s Workshop will be available for children to purchase small gifts (most under $10). Forrest Center students will assist the children. The gifts they purchase will be wrapped. Remember to get a photo of your child letting Santa know their holiday wishes. If you forget your camera, students from the Forrest Center will photograph your child with Santa for $5. Families will have the option to get up to five poses on a CD and one print. Margaret Brent Middle School Annual Holiday Bazaar Margaret Brent Middle School 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Please join the Margaret Brent Middle School Relay For Life Team Saturday, December 10th, 2016 from 10:00a.m.—2:00p.m. Located at M.B.M.S. There will be a $1.00 Entrance Fee; 12 and under free We will have Vendors; Crafters; Door Prizes; Raffles; Silent Auction; Food; Baked Goods Table; Fun times for kids; Meet and Greet Santa; Bring cameras!
Family Plantation Christmas Historic Sotterley Plantation 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Celebrate your favorite Christmas traditions with Historic Sotterley Plantation! Come out between 10 am and 4 pm on December 10th, 2016 to enjoy: Santa & Mrs. Claus, Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, Children’s Crafts & Activities, Tractor Rides, Live Seasonal Music, Mini-tours of our decorated Plantation House and more! There will also be many shopping opportunities for everyone on your Christmas list: Santa’s Secret Shop, our Garden Guild’s Seasonal Gifts & Greens Sale, Sotterley Museum Shop,and Elves’ Mall! Join Sotterley in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year! Tickets at the gate are $8 a person, children under 2 are free! St. Mary’s Splash Point Lookout State Park 11:00 AM-3:00 PM The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will host the St. Mary’s Splash on Saturday, December 10th, at Point Lookout State Park from 11 a.m.—3:00 p.m. The splash is a fun family event open to all residents of St. Mary’s, Charles and Calvert Counties. Participants in the splash jump into the freezing Patuxent River to raise money for Special Olympics. Last year the event brought in over $30,000 and this year we are hoping to surpass that amount! Registration is now open and individuals who register by September 15, will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card to Texas Roadhouse. To participate, grab some friends or coworkers and create a team, then go to www.stmaryssplash.com to register. For a minimum donation of $75.00, receive a St. Mary’s Splash sweatshirt and join in the fun. Creativity is encouraged—especially in costumes! Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Holiday Open House 44720 Lighthouse Road Piney Point, MD 20674 12 Noon-4:00 PM Free admission! Enjoy a poltically-themed exhibit in both the museum and the Keeper’s Quarters. •Shop at the Crab Claw Museum Store for holiday gifts, ornaments & décor! Handel’s Messiah by St. Mary’s College Chamber Singers Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall, St. Mary’s College of Maryland 4:00 PM-6:00 PM The St. Mary’s College of Maryland chamber singers with orchestra under the direction of Larry Vote, professor of music, will perform Handel’s “Messiah” on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. The concert will be held in the Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall, 47458 Trinity Church Road. The event is free and open to the public but seating is limited. Tickets must be reserved in advance by visiting tinyurl.com/2016messiah. The “Messiah” concert is an annual event offered by the Department of Music. “Messiah” is an oratorio composed by George Frideric Handel in 1741. It is Handel’s most famous work and among the most popular works in Western choral literature. The chamber singers with orchestra will perform all of the Part 1 known as the “Christmas Portion” plus the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Part 2 and “Worthy is the Lamb” from Part 3.
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Country Dance 37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico, MD 7:00 PM-10:00 PM A Contra Dance, sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance (SMTMD), featuring caller Sargon DeJesus, will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico, MD. The doors open at 7:00pm and the dancing begins at 7:30. Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun (and exercise) for the whole family! If you’ve ever danced a Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance, you have a good idea how much fun it can be. If you haven’t, it’s about time you tried it! Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7:00 to get some instruction in the various dances. Admission is $10 for non-SMTMD members; $6 for members (band members are free). No special clothing is required! You need to be comfortable, to move freely. There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information and directions go to www.smtmd.org
Sunday, December 11
Breakfast & Photos w/ Santa Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, 43256 Rescue Lane, Hollywood, MD 20636 7:30 AM-11:00 AM Join us for Breakfast with Santa on 11 December from 7:30 to 11:00 AM. The buffet menu will include: Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, French toast sticks, cream chipped beef, sausage gravy, biscuits, hashbrowns, coffee, and juice. Adult: $12.00, Child (age 6-12): $6.00 and Children 5 and under free. Photos with Santa are $5. Free prize drawings for the kids. 2017 Lottery books will also be available for $25 each—great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers! Breakfast with Santa Our Lady of the Wayside Loretto Hall View Map Date: 12/11/2016 8:00 AM-12 Noon Our Lady of the Wayside Church will host Breakfast with Santa from 8 am to 12 pm. Prices are $10 for Adults $6 Children 6 to 12 and Children 5 and under are free, The menu includes French toast, scrambled eggs, pancakes, home fries, sausage, bacon, coffee, juice and hot chocolate. Bring your camera for pictures with Santa. There will be a selection of items available from Heavenly Presents.
Monday, December 12
Help with Mike’s Food Fund Zion Methodist Church, 21291 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM Volunteers are needed by Mike’s Food Fund to help package and deliver turkey dinners (a frozen turkey, bag of potatoes and canned veggies) to local families in need. We have over 2500 families in need this year, so any and all help is appreciated. We need volunteers to deliver dinners to addresses all over the county, and help to package up and load the dinners for the drivers. Please come to Zion Methodist Church, 21291 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 (Between Gates 2 and 3 of NAS Pax River). Doors open at 5:00 PM and help is needed until 7:00 each night or when the turkeys run out. Great opportunity for families and those students needing volunteer hours.
FREE 24FIT Camp Reactive Lifestyle Nutrition—43251 Rescue Lane, Hollywood MD 20636 6:30 PM-7:30 PM FREE Fit Camp to push our bodies limits to achieve Level 10 results! Bring your friends, neighbors, and relatives to experience a quality, fast paced workout. No need to spend countless hours in the gym hoping for results and feeling uncomfortable without the support. Join us as we create new possibilities in your nutrition and fitness. Feel free to message us with questions. **301-769-1177** Classes are held at Reactive Lifestyle Nutrition—43251 Rescue Lane, Hollywood MD 20636. (Located inside the McKay’s/County Times office building) 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. Food and Beverage are available for purchase. Cash games will start as soon as there are enough players that are interested. Holdem : $1- $2 no limit Omaha Hi/Lo : $.50—$1 no limit (starts at 4pm) Please enter through the side of the building. 45779 Fire Department Lane Lexington Park, MD 20653 301- 863- 7800
Tuesday, December 13
Help with Mike’s Food Fund Zion Methodist Church, 21291 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Volunteers are needed by Mike’s Food Fund to help package and deliver turkey dinners (a frozen turkey, bag of potatoes and canned veggies) to local families in need. We have over 2500 families in need this year, so any and all help is appreciated. We need volunteers to deliver dinners to addresses all over the county, and help to package up and load the dinners for the drivers. Please come to Zion Methodist Church, 21291 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 (Between Gates 2 and 3 of NAS Pax River). Doors open at 5:00 PM and help is needed until 7:00 each night or when the turkeys run out. Great opportunity for families and those students needing volunteer hours.
Wed, Dec 14, 2016
Help with Mike’s Food Fund Zion Methodist Church, 21291 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Volunteers are needed by Mike’s Food Fund to help package and deliver turkey dinners (a frozen turkey, bag of potatoes and canned veggies) to local families in need. We have over 2500 families in need this year, so any and all help is appreciated. We need volunteers to deliver dinners to addresses all over the county, and help to package up and load the dinners for the drivers. Please come to Zion Methodist Church, 21291 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 (Between Gates 2 and 3 of NAS Pax River). Doors open at 5:00 PM and help is needed until 7:00 each night
or when the turkeys run out. Great opportunity for families and those students needing volunteer hours. FREE 24FIT Camp Reactive Lifestyle Nutrition—43251 Rescue Lane, Hollywood MD 20636 6:30 PM-7:30 PM FREE Fit Camp to push our bodies limits to achieve Level 10 results! Bring your friends, neighbors, and relatives to experience a quality, fast paced workout. No need to spend countless hours in the gym hoping for results and feeling uncomfortable without the support. Join us as we create new possibilities in your nutrition and fitness. Learn the importance of proper nutrition to achieve the results you have been wanting to see in the mirror. Get 24FIT! Classes are Monday and Wednesday at 6:30PM to 7:30PM. Some classes could be outside so be prepared! All you need is a positive attitude, a desire to be healthy and fit, a workout mat, and water! After class you have the opportunity to treat yourself to an amazing meal replacement shake to help recover and prepare for the next day. Feel free to message us with questions. **301-769-1177** Classes are held at Reactive Lifestyle Nutrition—43251 Rescue Lane, Hollywood MD 20636. (Located inside the McKay’s/County Times office building)
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Help with Mike’s Food Fund Zion Methodist Church, 21291 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Volunteers are needed by Mike’s Food Fund to help package and deliver turkey dinners (a frozen turkey, bag of potatoes and canned veggies) to local families in need. We have over 2500 families in need this year, so any and all help is appreciated. We need volunteers to deliver dinners to addresses all over the county, and help to package up and load the dinners for the drivers. Please come to Zion Methodist Church, 21291 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 (Between Gates 2 and 3 of NAS Pax River). Doors open at 5:00 PM and help is needed until 7:00 each night or when the turkeys run out. Great opportunity for families and those students needing volunteer hours. .
Pet of the Week Meet Simon
I am about two years old. I was living in a feral colony but it was discovered that I am actually quite friendly so I am trying to find an inside only home this winter. I sleep with my foster mom and bump my head on her face and she pets me which I love. I am fully vetted. I am a little shy at first but I do warm up pretty quickly. I probably would do best in a quiet home. I do have a brother named Gar-
funkel if you are interested in two kitties. You can meet me at the Petco in California on Saturdays and Sundays between 11 and 3. You can fill out an application there or at www.feralcatrescuemd.org I hope to be in your arms soon. Yours hopefully, Simon
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Lexington Park Book Discussion
Lexington Park Library will host a book discussion on Monday, December 12th from 6 to 8 p.m. Discussion of the book “Whatever You Do, Don’t Run” by Peter Allison. A hilarious, highly original collection of essays based on the Botswana truism: “only food runs!” Peter Allison gives us the guide’s-eye view of living in the bush, confronting the world’s fiercest terrain of wild animals and, most challenging of all, managing herds of gaping tourists. Passionate for the animals of the Kalahari, Allison works as a top safari guide in the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta. As he serves the whims of his wealthy clients, he often has to stop the impulse to run as far away from them as he can, as these tourists are sometimes more dangerous than a pride of lions.– Amazon Copies are available at the library. No registration.
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center at Leonardtown Library
Leonardtown Library will host the Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center on Tuesday, December 13th from 1 to 4 p.m. Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help, search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
Health Connections to Visit Lexington Park Library
Lexington Park Library will host Health Connections on Tuesday, December 13th from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Health Connections will be in the foyer for blood-pressure screenings and health information.
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Conflict Resolution for Teens
Lexington Park Library will host Conflict Resolution for Teens on Tuesday, December 13th from 4 to 6 p.m. Conflict Resolution for Teens: exploring different conflict resolution styles, understanding and managing anger, listening and speaking skills, and how to create “win-win” situations. Recommended for youth in 6th through 12th grade. Refreshments provided. Registration required at www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
“All American Boys” Teen Book Discussion
Leonardtown Library will host “All American Boys” Teen Book Discussion on Tuesday, December 13th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. A book discussion for teens that have read “All American Boys” by Brendan Kiely and Jason Reynold. “All American Boys” was chosen to be the book 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.” Registration required at www.stmalib.org or call 301-475-2846.
Leonardtown Library Book Discussion
Leonardtown Library will host a Book Discussion on Thursday, December 15th from 7 to 8 p.m. Join us in a monthly discussion of interesting books. The December book will be “Maus” by Art Spiegelman. Books are available at the Leonardtown Library service desk.
Thursday December 8 Trivia and DJ/Karaoke Anthony’s Bar & Grill Ladies Night 7 PM Trivia and DJ/Karaoke at 8:30PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com Karaoke w/DJ Tommy T Bowie Applebee’s 4100 N W Crain Highway, Bowie, MD 20716 8:00 PM Under 18 can sing until 10pm. 301-862-1573, www.instantpartyanddj.com
Friday December 9
Still Standing w/ Linwood Taylor! Ruddy Duck—Solomon’s Island 8:00 PM-11:00 PM Warren Drive Rock/ Alternative Band Anthony’s Bar & Grill Dunkirk, MD 8:30PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com C-Bass and the Rockfish @Toot’s Bar Toot’s Bar Hollywood, MD Start Time: 8:30 PM
Saturday December 10
No Last Call@Toot’s bar Toot’s Bar Hollywood, MD Start Time: 8:30 PM
Karaoke w/DJ Tommy T & Friends 45480 Miramar, California, MD 20619 9:00 PM Under 18 can sing until 10pm. 301-862-1573, www.instantpartyanddj.com OPEN STAGE W/ DJ JOE PENN Anthony’s Bar & Grill Dunkirk, MD 9PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com Luck of the Draw Dart Tournament Anthony’s Bar & Grill Dunkirk, MD 2:30PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Monday December 12
Karaoke@Toot’s Bar w/ Anthony Dameron Toot’s Bar 9:00 PM-Midnight $1.75 domestic draft, $2 shooter special, $3 calls
Wednesday December 14
Wolf’s Open Blues Jam! Londontowne Pub 7:30 PM-10:30 PM Every Wednesday, free! Wolf’s Blues Night / Open Blues Jam! at Londontowne Pub, 726 Londontown Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 (410) 956-9799 www.facebook.com/blairspubandgrill
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Christmas Spirit Performance
The Northern Senior Activity Center will host the Charles County Show Troupe for their performance of the Christmas Spirit variety show on Monday, Dec. 12, at 10:30 a.m. This show features singing, dancing, and other fantastic talents. Enjoy this wonderful performance for free. Lunch follows the show and includes a roast beef and Swiss cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread with lettuce and tomato, carrot and pineapple slaw, and orange slices. Lunch is a donation from seniors 60 and older; $6 for others. To sign up for this event and lunch in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301475-4200, ext.*3101. Open to individuals 50 years of age and older.
Gift Donations Needed for Christmas Gift Bingo
Each year, the Loffler Senior Activity Center offers a special day of Bingo in which Christmas shopping items are the prizes. A full house of 50 players is expected. Donations of gifts for the prize table are appreciated. 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 MondayFriday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. now through Dec. 12. If you have questions call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
Nutrition and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
On Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 9:30 a.m., staff from Medstar Health Connections will be at the Garvey Senior Activity Center to discuss nutrition and how to maintain a healthy weight. If you are interested in attending please call to sign up. 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Lyme Disease Video Conference Series
The fourth of a five-part video series will be shown at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. This video features Dr. Christine Green, in her presentation called CoInfection Multiple Chronic Infectious Disease; duration 90 mins. To sign up for this presentation in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301475-4200, ext. *3101.
Luncheon & Suzzette Pritchette Performance
On Thursday, Dec. 15, at noon, Suzzette Pritchette will be at the Garvey Senior Activity Center to serenade you with her beautiful vocals while you dine. Lunch that day will be roast beef, gravy, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, asparagus, whole wheat dinner roll & spiced peaches. A donation toward the cost of your meal is appreciated if you are 60 years of age or older. For those under 60, the cost of your meal is $6. If you are interested in attending, please call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050, for advanced reservations.
Angels in Art History with Ink
On Monday, Dec. 19, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., the class will draw with ink Angels in Art History. This high quality, low cost program is offered by the Yellow Door Art Studios. Class is held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. 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 Sock Snowman
Here’s a simple little craft or gift you can make a snowman made from a sock and other simple materials you probably already have on hand. Learn how to make these adorable creatures on Friday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. There is no cost for this project but seating is limited. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, or stop by the reception desk to sign up.
Readers Theater Christmas Performance
At noon on Wednesday, Dec. 21, the Garvey Senior Activity Center’s Readers Theater Club presents “Visit to Santa” and “The Holiday Letter.” Lunch will be served between the performances. Lunch that day will be tossed salad with dressing, lasagna, green beans, whole wheat dinner roll, plums and orange juice. Advance sign up is required. See the receptionist or call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Christmas Movie at Loffler
On Thursday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m., take a break from your holiday preparation and treat yourself to a classic Christmas movie. The delightful Miracle on 34th Street will be shown. Though this movie had a lovely remake in 2000, we are going to go back in time to the 1947 version with Maureen O’Hara and the young Natalie Wood. Nibble on some sweet and salty kettle corn and enjoy an ice cold drink on us, sit back and enjoy. Seating is limited, reserve yours by calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, or stop by the reception desk.
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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Tip of the Week Place small crochet hooks hook into a soft cork therefore, the hook will not catch on the project and pull the threads apart. From Craft Guild Shop
A Grander Dog Was Never Known There are dogs that are looked on by some as just that…dogs; furry creatures that slobber, run, play, eat, sleep, and… . Then there are some dogs that may be in a person’s life for a purpose such as hunting dogs, herding dogs, or strictly as security dogs for businesses or for expensive homes and possessions. A million reasons can be given for the millions of dogs who are in people’s lives. And, there are also people who own dogs for very bad reasons. To me, and most people I know, they are truly another part of your family. You love them, laugh at them, and also get frustrated with them (hint to Mindy – I forgot, she can’t read). At times I am amazed at how Mindy seems to tell time or how this strong personality comes through in all her expressions and stubbornness. I have met dogs that are trained in the neatest ways. I once went to an event at a magnificent home in Breton Bay where a Great Dane would greet you at your car, take your hand gently in his mouth and lead you to the door. Lots of dogs will bring your slippers and the paper. But one dog amazed me from the first moment I saw him. I remember walking in to Back Road Inn in Compton during softball season many years ago, and there was a dog, well actually two dogs, Bacchus and Winston sitting on bar stools (with backs) on the far side of the bar. I have never forgotten that moment. No one seemed to take real notice of this, like it was the most natural thing in the world. Remember the old painting on dogs playing poker that you used to see everywhere? When you were little didn’t you believe that? Oh, just me I guess. One of the dogs sat so regally, as if he was ready for a royal subject to bow down to him, or maybe just waiting for his order to be taken. I found out that this doggie’s name was Bacchus – how fitting, what else could it have been since “Bacchus is equated with the Greek mythical God Dionysus who is the god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine. The Roman god of wine and intoxication.” And anyone who knows Jim Cryer the owner of Back Road Inn knows that he and Bacchus enjoyed going to Mar-
di Gras in New Orleans. Bacchus was an integral part of the parade and was known as The Saint of Wine and had his own special Mardi Gras beads. He even wore beads and anything else that was placed on him graciously. Bacchus was one of those one-in-a-million special dogs that seem to personify human traits – and only the good ones. I will always see Bacchus trailing after Jim, always looking for Daddy. But Bacchus was also independent enough to lay down on the cool bar and allow people to come and love on him. What most of us will remember the most is Bacchus sitting head held proud riding along on the golf cart with Jim over to the ballfield. Bacchus would then greet every one of us in his own way. Bacchus was also known for his pleading eyes. Anywhere there was food to be found you could find Bacchus patiently waiting with those pleading eyes to please feed him. Bacchus would eat anything from oysters to crabs to well, just about anything you had at that moment. We all knew that Jim didn’t want him begging or eating too much people food. But how could you resist those eyes. How could you resist Bacchus. Jim our hearts go out to you with the loss of your one-in-a-million, faithful, loving companion. And, as it says on the sign at Back Road Inn, “Run free, Bacchus”. 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
A Family’s Best Friend There are definitely two camps: the cat people and the dog people. I’ve always been in the first set, but maybe that’s because I was surrounded by dogs—not just surrounded, but swimming in dogs, od’ing on dogs—for as far back as my memory goes. It’s no surprise that we had so many dogs around: my mom had always loved them, but wasn’t allowed to have a dog when she was a child. For a brief time as a teenager, she had a Doberman she adored, only to return from a weekend church trip to discover that her puppy had been given away. My grandmother disliked dogs just about as much as my mother liked them, as it turned out. As soon as my mother was grown up she bought a Doberman, and before long, she became a professional handler, breeding Dobermans and showing them up and down the East Coast every weekend. Every dog my mother owned, I believe, was a little more balm on the hurt of losing that first puppy. And so, we had hundreds of puppies pass through our doggy doors; I’d even been the midwife to one litter when one of our adult dogs unexpectedly decided it was time for the puppies to arrive while my mom was away. My brothers and I were given the daily chore of cleaning the kennels and whelping box, unpleasant tasks for the obvious reasons. The final step in the whelping box chore involved tearing newspapers into strips and fluffing them up, then dropping them to the covered floor, where the puppies could frolic—and make messes— in them. I’d stand there tearing newspapers, thinking about cats, fastidious little pets that didn’t require newspaper or daily clean-ups. For years, starting when I was six or seven, my mom ruefully and rhetorically asked what kind of friend would call you to imperiously announce that she’d shipped you a cat that morning, one that would be arriving at the airport, requiring you to pick it up, in an hour. That’s what her friend, a rich lady used to getting her way, did the year I entered first grade. Of course, my answer has always been, “The best friend ever.” The queenly beast who flew in with little warning was a gorgeous Siamese named Marshmallow, and there was never any question that she’d be my cat. Even she seemed to know it, taking up residence in my bedroom, to the initial consternation of my Doberman, Star (like Marshmallow, I didn’t really mind dogs; I just preferred cats). Before long, I’d find Marshmallow
sleeping back-to-back with Star on my bed when she thought no one would see. When she died in my senior year of high school, it was a tough loss; that was the longest friendship I’d had. For years after, I had various cats, but none of them measured up to Marshmallow. Finding the perfect cat-match isn’t easy. When Fleaster finally came along—I was almost thirty by then—we just knew we were meant to be her people. She was so young that she hadn’t even learned to meow yet, and for the first few weeks we had to feed her milk from a dropper. The boys were babies then, too, so they all sometimes seemed to pass through life stages at the same time; you couldn’t always be sure whether it was the cat or one of the boys who had knocked down the Christmas tree or scattered throw rugs or shoes or toys from one end of the house to the other, while racing up and down the stairs. Fleaster grew from a playful kitten into a regal, lofty adult who you were pretty sure was judging you (she always seemed to find that you were lacking certain essential qualities). The boys went from being rambunctious toddlers to pre-teens to young men. All of them—the cat, the boys—grew up in the blink of an eye. In Fleaster’s last years, she was a graceful older friend, always a comfort, even when her eyesight failed, even when she began sleeping almost around the clock. The boys didn’t remember a time when she wasn’t part of our family, and I didn’t want to. She was treasured, that cat. As hard as it was to let her go when she became ill and in pain, I wouldn’t change the ending. She gave the boys a precious gift, as they learned how to put another’s best interests ahead of their own, even though it hurt. Some people believe there’s a heaven for people and pets; others are sure that this one life is it, all we get. Whatever you might believe, if you’ve ever had a pet you loved, you’ll understand: wherever she is now, she was as surely a part of our family as any one of us, a wise old woman disguised as a cat, with whiskers twitching in amusement and fur keeping all of us warm as she travelled with us for a part of the trip we’ll never forget. 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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Ignatius Knott, Pt. II
The 1833 pension application of Ignatius Knott continued: “From Frederick County, Col. Davis marched us to Hagerstown and there we were discharged again, having served about five months and a half that is in the last mentioned service. In about a week afterwards, Col. Rollins again commanded myself and others to march at an hour’s warning to Virginia to meet the British prisoners from the Albemarle Barrack* and we met the prisoners at Shenandoah River at the ferry. We then made a forced march til we got into Maryland. The Virginia sol-
diers went home. We marched the prisoners into Fort Frederick. This march we suffered much for want of provisions. “Then orders came to Col. Rollins to exchange prisoners. From Ft. Frederick, we guarded the prisoners to Philadelphia. We were delayed about three weeks before we commenced the march from Ft. Frederick for the want of wagons and horses. The prisoners were conducted to the barracks in Philadelphia. We then left them and Col. Davis gave myself and others a discharge
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for six months service.” Ignatius Knott died July 15, 1835 at Stonelick, Clermont County, Ohio. From what little information that remains we know he was married before 1780 and had at least three children, all born in Maryland. *In June 1777, 7,000 British, Hessian and Native American troops marched from Canada to New York with the objective of controlling all of upstate New York and isolating American forces in New England. They were defeated at Saratoga, New York and surrendered by October 7. At that time, 6,000 of these soldiers were dispersed to make-shift field camps in New England, Pennsylvania and Virginia. In the winter of 1778, the prisoners were moved to just outside Charlottesville in Albemarle County, Virginia. In early June, 1781, a British force under the command of Col. Banastre Tarleton set out from the main body of Cornwallis’ troops, intending to strike at Thomas Jefferson and the Virginia legislature, then taking refuge at Monticello. The force stopped for the night in Louisa County, where their plans were overhead by Jack
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Jouett, called the Paul Revere of the South, who snuck out of town and rode one or more horses into the ground getting the warning to Jefferson and the Virginia Assembly at Charlottesville. Jefferson and all but seven of the Assembly members escaped. Supposedly Jefferson escaped by hiding in the hollow of an old tree. British soldiers then raided Charlottesville, destroying goods and seizing firearms. County records were burned in the courthouse yard. This event precipitated the removal of the prisoners to Maryland and Pennsylvania. In 1783 these prisoners, along with those captured at Yorktown, were assembled at York, Pennsylvania, released and returned to England. Some of them stayed, making America their new home. (The Legal Genealogist/Wikipedia). As a side note, the Virginia Legislature resolved to give Jack Jouett a pair of pistols and a sword in gratitude for his service. He received the pistols in 1783, but it took 20 years before he got the promised sword.
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