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County Investigating Communications Failure By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
A failure of the county’s emergency communication systems last week has the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County asking anyone with information about the mishap to come forward without fear of any reprisal. The county is also continuing its investigation into what went wrong on Oct. 24. Commissioner President Randy Guy said anyone working for county government could come forward under the protections of the county’s whistleblower policy. “We can’t solve the problem unless it comes from the bottom up,” Guy said. “There was a mess up, I have to admit that … where some [emergency response] chiefs weren’t notified.” On the same day of the communications failure, an emergency call went out for a baby in distress who eventually died. The failure first came to light when a county deputy tried to send a radio transmission at about 4:15 a.m. Oct. 24, according to a county statement. “Other sheriff’s units attempted to radio in and were unable to hear us answering them back,” the statement read. “Sheriff’s office headquarters was able to acknowledge their messages.” The county’s computer system raised alarms with dispatchers. “Immediately we transitioned to our portable backup radios and were able to communicate with all field units.” Several chiefs from first responder companies were at the commissioners’ meeting Tuesday, some were very vocal in the immediate aftermath of the outage that they were
not informed of the problem quickly enough. A problem with the paging systems for responders was found but “at 4:34 a.m. the 911 center received a call for a residential fire alarm; this call was dispatched with the paging tones broadcasted successfully via the back-up paging system,” the county’s statement from the Department of Emergency Services and Technology said. Technicians soon found that the back-up 911 center was also affected by the outage. The county resumed dispatching from its normal computer consoles at about 6a.m., according to the statement. The call for the infant in distress came in at 6:35 p.m., according to the county, and several units, including Bay District firehouse and the Lexington Park rescue squad were alerted one minute later. At 6:43 a.m. members of the Bay District unit attempted CPR on the infant but the child was later pronounced dead. Commissioner Mike Hewitt said he was “committed to a top to bottom review of what’s going on with our emergency communications.” “Our county residents need to know they can trust our emergency services to respond on time,” Hewitt continued. Commissioner John O’Connor pushed for an independent investigation from outside the county to find out what went wrong, but Hewitt said he wanted to see the internal investigations run their course. “We will get to the bottom of this situation at the end of the day,” said Commissioner Todd Morgan. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Local Professor Pens Book on Trump Administration By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Todd Eberly, a political science professor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland wants the community at large to come to a discussion about his book “The Trump Presidency: Outsider in the Oval Office” Nov. 7 at the college. Eberly said the non-partisan book, written in concert with political science professor Steven Schier, seeks to analyze the first nine months of Donald J. Trump’s controversial leadership of the nation. Eberly said a book discussion that only involved college students would not produce the kind of dialogue he wanted to generate. “I want an audience a bit more diverse,” Eberly told The County Times. “We wanted to cut through all the partisan noise. “The people who hate Trump and the people who love Trump… are talking past each other.” The book looks at the accomplishments of the Trump White House and compares it to the first year of other administrations, Eberly said. Trump faces a Republican Congress that is contentious to his plans, an investigation into Russian collusion that has
turned up scout evidence but continues to distract and a lack of any significant legislative victories. “This comes at an incredibly high stakes point,” Eberly said. “With the failure to deal with the Affordable Care Act and a turn to tax reform, if Trump doesn’t get a victory in his first year that will dog him the rest of his term.” To be successful, Eberly said, Trump must seek to get support outside his base and “he’s got to… get things through Congress and have some type of positive outcome with North Korea.” The worst-case scenario for the Trump administration, according to the professors’ analysis is the loss of the House of Representatives in the 2018 mid-term elections and perhaps even the Senate. The third alternative was that the administration would continue as it is with a hostile media and a Russia investigation that continues to distract from the main agenda. The book was finished in September before news of Democrats involvement in the infamous Russia dossier against Trump came out. The discussion is set to take place at the Daugherty-Palmer Commons at 7:30p.m. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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SMECO Customers Report Scam Calls Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) was recently contacted by about 20 customermembers who received phone calls from scammers targeting businesses in the area. Scammers may identify themselves as SMECO employees and demand prepaid debit cards in order to avoid having electric service cut off. According to Tom Dennison, managing director of government and public affairs at SMECO, “Scammers like to target businesses because they cannot allow their power to be turned off during business hours. Businesses have higher bills and
usually have more than one person authorized to pay bills. Scammers exploit the lack of communication between employees and threaten to disconnect power within the hour.” To cause further confusion, scammers can make the name of the utility appear on a customer’s caller ID, and they have improved their ability to trick people by duplicating voice recordings and imitating utility phone systems. Dennison said, “If customers receive a phone call from someone threatening to disconnect their power, they may hang up. If they want to verify account information, they can call SMECO directly. Our contact center is open 24 hours a day, every day. SMECO’s FUEL DELIVERY JUMPSTART phone number is 1-888LOCKOUT TIRE CHANGE 440-3311, and it’s printWINCHOUT LOAD SHIFTS STORAGE ed on every customer bill.” The following deMOTORCYLE & ACCIDENT TOWING scribes SMECO’s rouLOCAL & LONG DISTANCE tine for collecting payments from customers. SMECO will mail a termination notice if a bill is past due. SMECO calls customers who owe a past due balance using an automated phone system with a recorded message; rarely will SMECO employees make personal “collection” phone calls. Collection calls are made about 10 days before service is to be ter-
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Sheriff’s Office Looking into Protest Announcement By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
The sheriff’s office is continuing to investigate reports circulating on the Internet that a possible Antifa/ Black Lives Matter (BLM) protest was coming to Lexington Park on Nov. 4. “We are aware of those reports but we believe it’s an on-line hoax,” said Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron. Antifa, or anti-facist protestors, have been involved in numerous incidents across the country in which vandalism and violence have been used in protest against what they call right-wing extremism. Critics have called Antifa activities left-wing extremism and even terrorism in some cases. Black Lives Matter began as a
nationwide protest against the perceived police brutality against African American men at the hands of police. In particular they protested, sometimes violently, against the shooting of African American men by police. Cameron said police recently heard of the potential protest but after consulting numerous law enforcement intelligence assets were not able to find a credible threat. Investigators are still considering the possibility that the protest may occur; Cameron said there are no indications as yet of Antifa or BLM organizations in St. Mary’s County. “You just have to be in a position to respond to any situation that may arise,” Cameron said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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St. Mary’s County Library Customer Satisfaction Survey Results 94.6% of customers are satisfied or extremely satisfied with the St. Mary’s County Library During the month of October, 2017, St. Mary’s County Library conducted a survey to better understand how St. Mary’s County Library is meeting the needs of our customers. An amazing 969 individuals took part in the survey, and one lucky winner won a Kindle Fire for participating. The library offers books, music, DVDs, access to computers and wireless internet, digital content including ebooks, digital audiobooks, downloadable or streaming movies, music and TV shows, as well as a wide variety of online resources, databases and research tools. Our greatest asset, our staff, was very highly praised throughout the survey with 86.1% of respondents satisfied to very satisfied with staff assistance, and 88.2% of respondents are satisfied to very satisfied with the friendliness of staff. 57% of respondents would ‘enthusiastically endorse the Library’, and 94.6% of respondents are satisfied to extremely satisfied with the Library. Customers ranked friendly staff, easier ways to download digital materials and shorter wait times on reserves as some of the top priorities for the Library. 80.8% of respondents were satisfied to very satisfied with the ease of placing and picking up holds. 78% of respondents felt satisfied to very satisfied with the
safety at the Library locations. St Mary’s County Library Director, Michael Blackwell, said “We confirmed that people want new books, DVDs, and audiobooks. Our branches are all about accessing materials and are a vital source for reading, viewing, and listening. Our services are also valued for study spaces, accessing Wi-Fi, asking reference questions, and getting help downloading digital content.” Highlights from the survey include: - If an item is not immediately available, 86.2% of respondents reported placing a hold and/or waiting for the item to become available, while only 4% reported purchasing the item from a source outside the library. - The most popular reason to visit one of our branches is to browse the collection or pick up items on hold. 61.4% frequently (weekly or monthly) came to a branch to browse, and an additional 35.2% came into a branch at least 1 – 4 times each year to browse. 85.6% of respondents came into a branch to pick up items on hold. - 80.5% of respondents use the Library website to access the catalog and search for items. - The use of ebooks, digital audiobooks and other digital content continues to be an area of growth for the library. 32.1% of responders have seen an increase
Valley Lee Fire Department Gets Surplus Boat By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
A federal government program has allowed the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad to get a surplus Department of Defense (DOD) rescue boat to add to their emergency response capabilities. The 25-foot SAFE boat will be on display Monday at the firehouse in Valley Lee, said Del. Deb Rey who helped first responders get the new craft. “The Firefighter Property Program is where you can get all this excess equipment from the DOD,” Rey told The CountyTimes, adding the state Department of Natural Resources had to connect with the program to make the acquisition happen. “That allowed the firefighters to
put in a bid for the equipment and they found this boat,” she said. The deal cost the fire and rescue company no money. “It had already been paid for by the tax payers,” Rey said. “We got the rescue boat and trailer and saved $400,000.” The Second District members installed the motor and the electronics and equipment they needed on the craft themselves, Rey said. This program is also available to other first responder departments, she said. “To save this much money and give them additional rescue capacity is fantastic,” said Rey. The unveiling of the boat is set to take place Nov. 6 at 5p.m. at the Piney Point Public Pier, located at 17159 Piney Point Road. guyleonard@countytimes.net
in their digital content use, while an additional 28.6% expect to increase use in the future. Only 4.4% of respondents reported decreasing digital content use. - 58% of respondents reported currently utilizing digital content. One out of every four households (28%) in St. Mary’s County have an active cardholder in them. For comparison, the amount of television households who use alternate delivery services (such as Hulu or Netflix) are around 33% (or 1 out of 3 households). The high market penetration St. Mary’s County Library enjoys illustrates the value placed upon and demand for libraries in our community. The Library also has an above average new cardholder retention rate (the rate at which our new library card signups remain active and engaged with our Library) with nearly 50% of our new cardholders remaining active. We compare very favorably with other libraries nationally in both percentage of households engaged and customer retention. From Laura Boonchaisri, St. Mary’s County Library System
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State’s Water Quality Second Best on Record
Dissolved oxygen conditions in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay mainstem were much better than average this summer, according to Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The results show that 2017 had the second-smallest Chesapeake Bay hypoxic volume (dissolved oxygen concentrations below two milligrams per liter) since 1985, for the regions and times where water quality monitoring data could be collected. This summer had an average of 13.6 percent of sampled waters with hypoxia. The best year on record was 2012 with 13.3 percent. The average for 1985-2017 is 18.9 percent. For September 2017, the Chesapeake Bay hypoxic water volume was 0.06 cubic miles, which is much smaller than the September 1985-2016 average of 0.35 cubic miles. Each summer since 1985, Maryland and Virginia have monitored the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for an array of water quality parameters that indicate habitat conditions for crabs, fish, oysters and other aquatic organisms. Dissolved oxygen in the water is one of those important habitat conditions, as most aquatic life requires it for survival. From twice monthly cruises in June, July and August, and a single cruise in September, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources estimates the volume of hypoxia in its portion of the Chesapeake Bay and compares current conditions and data with historic results. Twice monthly hypoxia reports from June through August are available here. Monitoring the Chesapeake Bay presented many challenges in 2017. Wind and rough seas prevented a complete sampling of waters during some cruises. In
late July, weather precluded the sampling of stations on the east and west side of the bay channel. Without those station results, an exact calculation of hypoxic volume was not possible. Analysis of main channel dissolved oxygen indicated that hypoxic volume in deeper waters was average to above average for late July. In late August, the southernmost bay station in Maryland was not sampled. Analysis for late August was therefore only computed on 75 percent of the volume of Maryland’s bay, from the mouth of the Susquehanna River to just north of the Potomac River. Results were then compared to prior year’s results from that same region. Due to the incomplete data record, an average summer hypoxic volume could not be computed that would be comparable to previous years. Therefore, a standardized measure of the average percentage of hypoxia observed in waters sampled was used. Cruises from early June, late June, early July, early August and September were completed, and hypoxia volumes were divided by total Maryland mainstem bay volume. Truncated late August hypoxic volumes were calculated and divided by the 75 percent of bay volume that was sampled. Percentages of hypoxic water from those cruises were then averaged. Late July data were excluded. A similar methodology was followed for previous years’ calculations for comparability. Hypoxia is driven by natural forces such as stratification of water by salinity and temperature gradients that prevents oxygen from reaching or mixing into deeper waters, and by warmer waters, which naturally hold less oxygen. Hypoxia is also made worse by the addition of nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus. Nutrients fuel algal blooms that then die-off and con-
sume oxygen during decomposition. Resource management actions and volume of water flow can determine how much of those nutrients enter the bay. Conditions could be more favorable, due in part to the overall influence of Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts to reduce pollution. The U.S. Geological Survey shows that water flow into the bay has been average or below average since 2012, with 2011 being the last year with above average flows due to Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. This six year term of average to reduced flows also contributes to nutrient reductions, and therefore less hypoxia. Finally, several of the sampling efforts in 2017 occurred during windy conditions, which may have mixed oxygen deeper into the water column. In the beginning of June, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Geological Survey, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and University of Michigan scientists predicted a slightly larger than average hypoxic volume for the bay due to higher spring flows (January-May) and nitrogen loading from the Susquehanna River. Monitoring data collection is funded by Maryland, Virginia and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Chesapeake Bay Program. Hypoxia reports based on monitoring data will resume in June 2018. More information on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay water quality monitoring program and results can be found on the Eyes on the Bay website. From MD DNR
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Maryland State Police Drug Arrests CDS (17-MSP-041028): On September 28, 2017 at approximately 7:00 a.m., Detective Sergeant J. Linger was on-duty in the area of MD RT 235 in the area of St. John’s Road, Hollywood, St. Mary’s County, Maryland. D/Sgt. Linger conducted a traffic stop on a 2008 Ford Taurus and made contact with the driver, identified as Shaun Michael Dyson (28 of Virginia). D/Sgt. Linger observed partially burnt hand rolled cigars in plain view inside the vehicle. Upon further investigation, and inspection, the cigar contained K2/Spice which is a synthetic marijuana. Mr. Dyson was arrested for possession of CDS– Non marijuana. CDS (17-MSP-041032): On September 28, 2017 at approximately 7:00 a.m., TFC J. Mulhearn responded to a motor vehicle collision on MD RT 5, north of MD Rt 249, Callaway, MD. Upon arrival TFC Mulhearn made contact with the driver of one of the vehicles, identified as Amanda Lyn Wood (27 of Mechanicsville, MD). While speaking with Ms. Wood, he observed noticeable signs of impairment at which time Standardized Field Sobriety tests were conducted. As a result of the tests, it was determined that Ms. Wood was driving under the influence and was placed under arrest. A search incident to arrest revealed a plastic bag containing
suspected Alprazolam, a controlled dangerous substance. Ms. Wood was charged with driving under the influence of CDS and transported to St. Mary’s County Detention Center. CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute (17-MSP-041784): On October 3, 2017 at approximately 12:21 a.m., TFC C. DiToto was travelling southbound on MD RT 235 at Pegg Road when he observed a vehicle operating in an erratic manner. TFC DiToto attempted to stop the vehicle on Pegg Road, but it continued. As the vehicle approached the intersection of Pegg Road and Forest Run Drive, TFC DiToto observed the driver throw multiple white bags out of the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle turned on Westbury Blvd and then stopped at the intersection of Westbury Blvd and Saltmarsh Court. The driver was identified as Marlon Weslee Hill (46 of Lexington Park). Mr. Hill admitted throwing contraband out of the vehicle. A search incident to arrest revealed a plastic bag containing suspected cocaine located in the vehicle as well as a large sum of money on his person. TFC C. Ruth and Deputy Bush returned to the location where the contraband had been thrown from the vehicle and located additional plastic bags of suspected cocaine. Mr. Hill was transported to the St. Mary’s
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Officer. Ms. Thompson was charged with Possession of CDS-Not Marijuana. Both were transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute (17-MSP-042026): On October 4, 2017 at approximately 4:30 p.m. TFC J. Mulhearn responded to Exquisite Court, Lexington Park, MD for a warrant service. While attempting to make contact with the subject listed on the warrant, he detected the odor of marijuana emitting from the residence. When he approached the front door of the residence he observed live suspected marijuana plants in individual planter pots outside the front door in plain view. The plants were seized and he attempted to locate the owner of the residence. At 5:49 p.m., the home owners, Tabatha Lee Hower (45) and David William Hower, Sr (50) arrived at the residence. Tabatha Hower was charged with Possession of CDS: Marijuana on a criminal summons. David Hower Sr. was charged with CDS Manufacturing, CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute, and Possession of CDS Marijuana on a criminal summons.
Fritz to Continue with Depraved Heart Murder Indictments By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Last week a St. Mary’s County jury found that a woman accused of providing opioids that led to the fatal overdose of a Chesapeake Beach was not guilty of depraved heart murder. Still St. Mary’s State’s Attorney Richard Fritz said he would proceed with seven other similar indictments against alleged drug dealers. “It doesn’t change a thing for the other indictments,” Fritz told The County Times. “The jury just determined the facts were insufficient to find for depraved heart murder.” In the most recent trial the defendant Regina Malvalee Clagett-Brown was found guilty of possession of heroin and reckless endangerment. The victim in the case, Baxter, was found to have died from an overdose of both heroin and fentanyl, but the jury was not convinced that ClagettBrown actually gave the heroin to Paul Francis Baxter and his friend Stephen Phillips. “I think the jury decided that she jointly possessed it [drugs] between the three of them,” Fritz said. Baxter died back in 2016 after he
and Phillips had come to St. Mary’s County to buy drugs. Clagett-Brown testified she never distributed any drugs to the two men. The state’s key witness, Phillips, also was a weakness in the case, Fritz admitted. “His statements to police were so inconsistent,” the chief prosecutor admitted. Though the jury did find for the state on the depraved heart murder charge, Fritz said the court did find that the depraved heart theory the prosecution proceeded with was legitimate. “The theory is good so we roll ahead,” Fritz said of the seven other indictments. “You don’t win them all but you don’t lose them all either. “It’s a victory on the law and it’s a victory on the theory.” Fritz said Clagett-Brown faces a possible nine-year sentence for drug possession and reckless endangerment. Baxter’s parents are set to testify at Clagett-Brown’s sentencing, he said. “This was just the first time out,” Fritz said. “We’re honing our theory.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Tammie J. Thompson of Waldorf credits the CompTIA Security+ course at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) with successfully preparing her to earn Security+ certification.
When Tammie J. Thompson of Waldorf completed the CompTIA Security+ course at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), she discovered that the course successfully prepared her to earn Security+ certification, a valuable certification for IT professionals that indicates mastery of foundational network security knowledge and skills. Not only did she advance her skills, but pursuing the certification also helped her stay competitive and show growth in the security profession. “Security+ is one of the most soughtafter security certifications for those seeking jobs in or supporting the government,” said Dr. Finis Massey, the CSM adjunct faculty member who teaches the course. “DoD Directive 8570 (soon to be replaced with DoD Directive 8140) requires a certain level of certification to operate on the government network. Security+ certification is one of the low-level security certifications that can open that government door.” Massey understands the value of “opening that government door” from personal experience. “I spent 22 years in the military as a U.S. Army paratrooper,” he said. “Due to rapid deployments, endless training and mandated vacations, I was only able to earn an associate degree by the time that I retired. I immediately saw the need to earn certifications as a way to get into the government workforce. The government workforce has been known as a stable, rewarding place to work, with great benefits. With each certification came increased responsibility and increased pay. “Later, I realized that my supervisors all had degrees and were earning more, yet doing less. I embarked on an education journey, earning a doctorate in computer science with a focus in cybersecurity (IA) last year,” he said. “Certifications are required to get you in and to prove that you are capable. Formal education is for life
and is the division between the masses that only have certifications.” Massey approaches his CSM class with that perspective. “I see myself in each one of my students and I understand that earning Security+ could be a means for getting a government job or being let go from a government job. I give my all to ensure that the students are prepared for the exam. It is a challenging exam.” “I would recommend this course to others because both CSM and the professor provide you with the material to ensure students success in obtaining certification,” Thompson said. “The professor makes himself accessible, even after class hours, for any questions you have or to go over material you did not get the first go-round.” The CSM CompTIA Security+ course included several aids that assisted Thompson in her study. “The Testout study tool CSM provided was very helpful,” she said. “And the study material and board of notes and questions we went over during each class session benefitted me.” Students can take the Security+ exam at the CSM Testing Center in La Plata. Thompson came to CSM after already having earned an impressive set of credentials — a master of science degree in administration, information resource management. Along with her Security+ certification, she has earned Certified Information Security Manager certification through ISACA. Thompson works as a senior information systems security officer supporting the federal government, and she recognizes the value of ongoing professional development. For information about training toward the Security+ certification at CSM, visit www.csmd.edu/programscourses/non-credit/career-development/ computers-and-information-technology/ Security. From CSM
Thursday, November 2, 2017
CSM Director Selected for National Nursing Panel
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Continuing Education Healthcare Director Lori Proctor
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Continuing Education Healthcare Director Lori Proctor has been selected by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) to serve on a Standards Setting Panel. The selection will allow Proctor, who was chosen along with nine other recipients, to represent CSM at the national level. On this panel, Proctor will
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discuss and contribute to the making of the standardized test that all nurses have to take to earn their nursing certificate. Proctor has over 30 years in nursing experience and has worked at CSM for two years. “This is a huge honor for me,” she said. “Not only will I be representing for the state of Maryland, I will be representing CSM. I will be able to bring the information gathered from the conference and improve the Certified Nursing Assistant program we have here at the college.” CSM Director of Workforce Development Kelly Winters agreed that Proctor’s participation on the panel will benefit CSM. “This national workshop is to set new standards for certification testing for certified nursing assistants at a nationwide level,” Winters said. “The immediate benefit is CSM will be aware of impending changes well in advance. In many regulated courses, changes are put into place with as little as 90 days’ notice. These changes have the potential to impact curriculum, equipment and materials, faculty knowledge, textbooks, hours of the class. Seeing these changes early will allow Lori and the college to strategically plan implementation.” For information about CSM’s healthcare programs, visit www.csmd.edu/ careerdevelopment/healthcare.
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School Board Proposes Uses for Fund Balance $5.3 Million Available from FY ‘17 By Dick Myers Editor
The budget for St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) for the last fiscal year came in with higher than expected revenues and lower than budgeted expenses. The result was a $5.3 million undesignated fund balance. The St. Mary’s County Board of Education at their Oct. 25 meeting voted to use that balance for four different budget items. Assistant Superintendent Tammy McCourt presented a proposal for the use of the monies: • $2.2 million for math textbooks in grades K-12’ • $2 million for a technology refresh in middle schools; • $1 million to be assigned to Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB); and • $100,000 for litigation. School Superintendent Scott Smith said the last math textbook replacement was in 2009. He said the textbooks would be aligned with Maryland’s College and Career Readiness curriculum.
Smith also said the school system is getting about four years of life out of laptops. All won’t be replaced. “Anything that has life in it will be refurbished and maintained,” he said. McCourt said with the additional OPEB funding, the school system still is only providing 13.4 percent of the actuarial amount suggested to cover future retiree health care costs. McCourt reported that the budget revenue increases came from interest income, state aid and federal impact aid. Expense savings came from utilities and bus fuel, non-public placements and fixed charges, including a pharmaceutical rebate. The decision on the fund balance spending was unanimous with little comment. School board member Cathy Allen said, “I am pleased that the revenues we have accrued will allow us to make further progress on a variety of important items.” The proposal will now have to go to the county commissioners for approval. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Brick Ceremony Honors Connections to CSM The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation installed 22 bricks in honor of individuals and families who have a special connection to the college at its annual Brick Recognition Ceremony at the La Plata Campus Sept. 15. Family members, friends and the college community gathered for the ceremony of the James C. Mitchell Center for Health Technology to pay tribute to the brick recipients and donors. The ceremony was an opportunity to honor people who are “our true champions,” said CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy. The CSM Brick Program is designed to be a lasting celebration of those who have a special connection to CSM and the Southern Maryland community. As a tribute to a family member, a friend or to represent a special occasion, a brick is inscribed and placed among other honorary bricks at locations available on the La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick campuses. Bricks are available for $200 each, with the funds providing financial support to the college
and its mission. “I’m overwhelmed,” said CSM Lead Executive Assistant Toni Zanelotti Kruszka, who had a brick purchased for her by her friend and coworker, Development Coordinator Erika Abell. “It’s thoughtful. That someone thinks enough of me to do this … She’s wonderful.” “Toni is a remarkable woman, colleague and friend,” Abell said. Academic Advisor Jehnell Linkins and her husband, Jerome Linkins Sr., donated two bricks at the event. “It’s almost like a living monument,” Jehnell Linkins said of the brick program. “It shows that we believe in the mission of the college.” CSM Trustee Dorothea Smith and her husband, George Smith, donated a brick in honor of their friend Mary Louise Booth Webb, who attended the ceremony with the Smiths. “She is my adopted mother. She is my partner in crime,” Dorothea Smith said, at which point the two friends stopped to laugh. “She is my traveling buddy, and we talk to each other almost every morning. She’s a treasure.” Webb said the honor coming from
her friend makes her proud. “I love the college,” she said. “She’s an inspiration to us all,” Murphy said of Webb during her address. Bricks were placed in memory of Annie V. Adams, Bobby Joe “Bob” Barnes, William “Keech” Edelen Jr., Diane Kaufman Fredette, William C. Harrison, Flossie and Melvin Linkins Sr., Juana Isabel Shasho, Edward John Skeens, Wayne Edward Willett Jr. and Henrietta “Jane” Radcliffe Williams. Bricks were placed in honor of Joseph “Buck” Adams, the Clark Family, Caleb Joseph Cockerham, Jessica Michelle Cockerham, the CSM Information Technology Services (ITS) Staff, Kruszka, Professor Athena Miklos, Bob Pike, Harry A. Shasho, George and Dorothea Smith, Professor Arthur Viterito and Webb. To view photos from the event, visit http://csmphoto.zenfolio. com/17fallbricklapl. For information on the brick program, visit www. csmd.edu/Foundation. From CSM
CSM Trustee Dorothea Smith, left, stands with her friend, Mary Louise Booth Webb, behind the brick honoring Webb that was donated by Smith and her husband, George Smith.
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Thursday, November 2, 2017
T he War of 1812:
Point Lookout Skirmish Harkens Back By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Back in 1813 St. Mary’s County was a battleground. British ships landed royal marines along the coast as they roamed in the Chesapeake Bay, raiding communities and plundering what they could. It was the War of 1812 between Great Britain and the fledgling United States, sparked in part by the United States insistence on trading with Napoleonic France, which at that time was under British blockade. British impressments of American merchant sailors to serve on that blockade also helped start hostilities just a few decades after the nation’s War for Independence. Visitors to Point Lookout State Park on Oct. 28 and 29 got a glimpse of what skirmishes were like in the early 19th Century between British regulars and American militia protecting their homes.
Reenactors, fully armed and equipped in period uniforms fought it out on the historic ground. Point Lookout was originally established to watch British naval movements on the Chesapeake. “Their [the British] mission was demoralizing the countryside, to take war prizes and execute raids,” said Bob Crickenberger, a member of the Friends of Point Lookout group that put on the skirmish. “They accomplished all three.” As spectators under a camp pavilion watched a small detachment of marines at a copse of trees, American militia marched out of the woods across from them to start the engagement. Firing charges of black powder from an assortment of Kentucky and Pennsylvania rifles and muskets, the Americans advanced but were repulsed by the much smaller squad of marines who inflicted casualties and drove the militia back into the woods. “There were 66 of these [raids] in St. Mary’s
alone,” Crickenberger. “They raided all up through Southern Maryland.” St. Mary’s County was ravaged by all these raids as most of the American army was in the field protecting major cities and trying to forestall British advances. “Southern Maryland people were agrarian at that time,” Crickenberger said. “They weren’t of a martial nature. “It was different in Western Maryland where you were under threat of Indian raids. You lived by the musket and the rifle.” Point Lookout’s history as a prison camp for captured Confederate soldiers is more widely known, he said, but the War of 1812 is more like forgotten history. “That’s why we’re trying to have more programs here,” Crickenberger said. “Lots of folks don’t know about the War of 1812, they just know about the Civil War.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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November First Friday
A Grateful Harvest: Share the Bounty November First Friday Leonardtown businesses are teaming up to raise money for the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen at First Saints Church in Leonardtown. These restaurants and stores have planned extra-special fund-raising opportunities. Big Larry’s, a generous supporter of Loaves and Fishes throughout the year, is cooking up a special Thanksgiving sub with turkey and all the trimmings, and will donate $2 for every one sold First Friday. He’s also offering delicious homemade cupcakes for $1 and donating 100% of the proceeds, as well as 10% of all ice cream sales First Friday. Prefer pizza? You’re in luck, because the Olde Town Pub is offering a $10 one-topping pizza First Friday and generously donating $5 from each pizza to Loaves and Fishes. If you want more variety or like to cook yourself, be sure to shop at The Good Earth Natural Foods Company - they have pledged 10% of their event sales to Loaves and Fishes. They will also have a demo of Emerald Health Bioceuticals products with Andy. So stop by The Good Earth between 5 pm and 8 pm on November 3rd to experience “Where Good Things Happen”!
Pet of the Week MEET MIR
Hi there, my name is Mir and I’m not your typical male short haired cat. I’m a total LOVE-BUG and seriously SWEET BOY who will love to spend one on one time with you. My goal is to make the right person the center of my universe. My favorite thing will be getting in your lap and SNUGGLING all day. Plus, I’m also good with other cats and children. I’m the complete package! PLEASE CHOOSE ME!! And remember, if there is room in the heart, there is room in the house! If you are looking for a sociable, lovable boy then come meet me! You won’t be disappointed! Visit the wonderful gang at Tri-County Animal Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville) or call 301-9321713 for more information. To see more of my awesome friends also available for adoption, “like” us on Facebook @ TriCounty Animal Shelter Southern MD.
There will be donation boxes in businesses throughout town, and if you donate at BTB Coffee Shop and Speakeasy, you could win a $50 gift card. Other businesses will have specials to raise money for the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen at First Saints’ Church November First Friday, so be sure to ask. Come support Big Larry’s Eatery, The Olde Town Pub, The Good Earth Natural Foods Co., and BTB and help them raise money and Share the Bounty.
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A Letter to the Editor Hits 4 Heroes Dear Editor: Well, this year’s Hits4Heroes fundraiser has come to an end. Put 2017 down as a very successful year, thanks to the hard work of the H4H family and the gracious community H4H raised over $37,000.00 dollars. This year H4H took a different path for the donations received and instead of one recipient we had multiple, Gary Sinese Foundation (RISE), The Mission, A.C.T.S, Charlotte Hall Veterans Home (Activities Division), Charlotte Hall American Legion Post 298 and Vacation 4 Vets. All these fine organizations help veterans and the community in different ways and it was a pleasure to help them meet some of their fundraising needs. I would like to thank all the different organizations and businesses involved with H4H. Without your patriotism and dedication to the
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community, H4H would not be as successful as it is. Thank you to Chiefs Your Neighborhood Bar, Cryers Back Road Inn, Bozick Distributors (Rick), American Legion 54, American Legion 255, Combat Vets of America MC, Apehangers, The Hair Company, Trophies by Design and a special thanks to Frannie Ramey and family. To all the H4H group you never cease to amaze me with you kind hearts and you willingness to help our veterans and community. Often when there is a fundraiser going on for other organizations you will see H4H members helping out. Your untiring effort in putting on all these fundraising events has taken multiple days and hours away from your family and you continue to perform at the highest level to make each event a success. Thank you to everyone. I cannot say this enough. Harry Pool Hollywood, MD
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For Leonardtown First Friday, November 3rd, Fenwick Street Used Books & Music will feature a book signing of Snow’s Maryland Mysteries, a Southern Maryland series by local author Linda A. Stewart. William Snow, a retired judge and widower, returns to his St. Mary’s County ancestral home in the summer of 1903 expecting to find peace of mind. Instead, he discovers a suspicious death, a deadly love triangle, and a skipjack chase down St. Mary’s River through a lethal thunder
storm in Snow’s Rest. An unidentified body buried in a collapsed stream bank leads to a Pinkerton investigation, a hired assassin, and reunited lovers in Snow’s Run. Murderous steamboat card sharks, a hidden bank box, and a missing embezzler lead to the death of a hired killer and a personal struggle of conscience for William in Snow’s Return. Come join us for a stroll through a real, hands on book store and a peek into life of St. Mary’s County at the turn of the twentieth century..
Cats of the Week TOM & JERRY
TWO OUTDOOR ONLY FERAL CATS - These two are feral cats. They will not give you any love but they will be good mousers and keep rodents and snakes away from your property. They were abandoned along with 6 other cats when their caretakers moved away. Could you possibly give them an outdoor home and and feed them for the rest of their lives? They are neutered, combo tested for aids and feline leukemia, dewormed and been given rabies and distemper vaccines. They would need to be in a big cage for 30 days to acclimate to your property to know where their food
is. Feral Cat Rescue can lend you the cages. After 30 days you could let them roam free on your property. If they were ever sick or injured you would need to be willing to borrow traps so they they could be helped or euthanized to prevent suffering. If you are interested please contact Diane at Feral Cat Rescue. Her email is diane@feralcatrescuemd.org. We would ask for a nominal donation for Tom and Jerry to make sure they were going to a good home. Please ask people you know to help us find an appropriate outdoor for these two boys.
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Hosted by the St. Mary's County Department of Aging & Human Services Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Southern Maryland Higher Education Center 44219 Airport Road, California, MD There will be more than 20 veterans support organizations and a panel of experts on Veterans Affairs at the Second Annual Veterans Resource Day. A live question and answer forum will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by lunch and workshops, including a substance overdose response/Noloxone training with the St. Mary's County Health Department at 11:30 a.m. This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there! For more information, contact Sarah Miller Phone: 301-475-4200, ext *1073 Email: sarah.miller@stmarysmd.com Website: www.stmarysmd.com/veterans.asp
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Rudman Keeps the Trains Running on Time By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
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In an age where entertainment like movies and video games are no farther away than a cell phone, there are some who still chose hobbies that require plenty of imagination and effort. Enter Al Rudman, owner of Side Track Hobbies in Leonardtown. For the past 45 years he and his wife Libby have built a business on model trains, once one of the most recognizable and most popular hobbies in the country. It’s a hobby steeped in history. “The generation involved in developing the railroads hobbied the product,” Rudman told The County Times. “They used their imagination to build layouts, to layout some of the country’s most famous railroads.” But the people that made the hobby so popular are dwindling and so has the businesses, Rudman said. “A lot of those people are no longer with us,” he said. “The hobby’s at a crossroads between what was and not knowing what the future will be.” In just the last 12 to 15 years the interest in model trains has waned significantly, Rudman said, with the advent of advanced video game entertainment systems. “It takes imagination to build a model railroad layout,” Rudman said. “There are so many electronics out there, [people] just sit and use their fingers to play. “Their imagination is glued to a screen.” Despite the drop in interest in model trains there are still plenty of dedicated customers who buy from Rudman’s business, nestled atop his other business concern, Ace Hardware. His business is known internationally and there just under 10,000 customers who purchase from him. At the height of their business they had 40,000 active customers, he said. His business grew mostly from advertising in inter-
national and national hobby magazines and much of his early products were from Richter Bros. in Germany. His longtime business started back in 1972 when he and his wife built a model train set for their children. “We built it strictly to operate in my living room,” Rudman said. “It was for our young son… I thought it would be nice for him to view.” Then their friends and visitors started to notice the set when they visited. “We never planned to go into business,” Rudman said. “What kept us building at the time was that people like dthe product that we had. “A lot of it was not in the U.S. but in Europe.” He still sells internationally, too, including countries such as Germany, Italy and India. In the United States, his customers come from as far away as New Jersey just to buy model trains and peruse his store. Even though they are just model trains, they still connect people. “Sometimes they come just to talk about the hobby or what’s going on in the world,” Rudman said. Their business grew from their living room to their garage, then to a warehouse and on to the upper room at the old Mattingly IGA store in Leonardtown. Until recently their business had been in a 13,000 square foot show room with seven full layouts. He sells trains from Lionel as well other models with different themes from Elvis Presley and Batman to Disney characters and even a post apocalyptic zombie survival train. “We have Fathers’ Day [railroad] cars too, but they haven’t come up with a Mothers’ Day car yet.” The hobby has adapted, too. But it isn’t cheap.
“No hobby is inexpensive,” Rudman said. “They aren’t the same trains, now they’re filled with electronics.” Modelers can control trains now through Wi-Fi and even Blue Tooth devices, he said, making them more convenient and responsive but also expensive. “The only problem is, it’s still tied to a track,” Rudman said. The hobby still generates trade shows all up and down the East Coast, he said, and at one time the business was so prosperous he and his wife went to 40 such shows a year to sell their products. Now they only go to two of those shows. Sometimes he sells his products at prices well below what it cost him. “I still have product to sell,” he said, speaking in a room packed almost to the roof with train sets and accessories. “We are nationally competitive.” He also credits the associates (Rudman doesn’t call those who work for him employees] who work in the train shop with keeping up with inventory and filling orders. The train business picks up around the holiday season, said Julie Quade, one of those who help in the shop. The others are his wife Libby and Joe Ferguson, Rudman said. “They’re conscientious and they know the product,” Rudman said. “They’re good people, they’ve been with me for years.” And who still buys model trains? “There are a few of this generation,” Rudman said. “But it’s mostl grandparents or great grandparents. “It’s missed about a generation-and-a-half. But there will always be people playing with trains.” 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.
Mary Lillian Thompson Mary Lillian Thompson passed away on October 27, 2017 at her home in Hollywood, MD at the age of 83. Mary was born in Great Mills, MD on May 26, 1934 to the late Sarah Massey Adams and George Parren Adams. Having developed polio at the age of three, Mary was hospitalized in Baltimore, MD where she received treatment and physical therapy for several years. Upon returning to her family’s homestead in Park Hall, MD, Mary defied expectations with her determination and ability to walk with the aid of steel leg braces and forearm crutches. While attending local schools in St. Mary’s County, as well as the Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville, VA, Mary enjoyed her upbringing on the farm and shared in the responsibility of her family’s livelihood. Mary’s tenacious strength was an attribution for living her life to the full-
est. In her late teens, she relocated to Washington, D.C. for employment opportunities. Returning to St. Mary’s County, Mary worked for various insurance agencies and Peebles Department Store. Ultimately achieving her goal, the vast majority of her career ensued serving in multiple administrative positions for the Naval Air Station Patuxent River, where she retired in 1997. Mary earned numerous Performance Awards and received many Letters of Appreciation from the Commanding Officer. Mary married Robert Phillip Thompson and raised two daughters, Jan and Christy, who she dedicated her life to. Her mother Sarah taught her how to sew and she became a talented seamstress making most of her daughter’s clothes, as well as Halloween costumes, Christmas stockings, and more. She loved the outdoors, gardening, and basking in the sun. And she thoroughly enjoyed precious moments with babies and children. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, George and Sarah Adams, and all nine of her siblings, Francis Adams, Margaret Adams, Richard Benjamin Adams, Thelma Jean Adams, Janice Marie Adams, George Robert Adams
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Sr., Joseph Henry Adams, Helen Cecelia Alston (Adams), Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Davis (Adams). She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Phillip Thompson, mother-in-law, Margaret Dean Thompson, father-inlaw Phillip Roscoe Thompson, brotherin-law Ronal Dean Thompson Sr., and sister-in-law Barbara H. Thompson. She is survived by her daughters Janayth Margaret Kiger (Thompson) of Hollywood, MD, Christina Diara Thompson of Philadelphia, PA, and her son-in-law, Jerry Marlin Kiger Jr. whom she adored as if he was her own son. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members. Mary accepted the hardships of her life with grace and dignity. She was a kind and generous woman of great humility, and would do without for herself so that she could give to others. Mary leaves a legacy of faith, courage, strength, kindness, and morality. She was loved and admired by all that knew her. With so many cherished memories, her love will live forever in our hearts. Family will receive friends on Friday, November 3, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a prayer service at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017, 9:00 a.m. at Holy Face Church, 20408 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD 20634. Interment will follow at Holy Face Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.Condolences to the family may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral. com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Lena “Peggie” Goddard Lena “Peggie” Goddard, age 98 of Piney Point, MD departed this life and met her fi rst Angels on Friday September 22, 2017, surrounded by loved ones at Med Star St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. She was born to Edith Ann and Ernest George Stallwood in Longcot, England. She was a World War II bride, marrying Army Sergeant Paul R. Goddard in Berkshire, England. She and her son Benjamin came to the United States on the Queen Mary landing in New York February 11, 1946 making their home in Piney Point, MD. Together they celebrated over 56 years of marriage before his passing in 1999. She stayed home to raise their two children. She later worked for the Singer Sewing Machine Company, in Lexington Park, MD, until her retirement in 1980. Peggie was a talented seamstress and made many of her own clothes. She enjoyed knitting, cooking, baking, reading, playing cards, bingo, and visits from family and friends. Peggie was a long time member of St. George’s Episcopal Church, Valley Lee, MD. She spent many years helping with dinners and altar duties. Peggie is survived by her children: Benjamin [Ben] Goddard (Mary Lynn), of Piney Point, MD, Paula Feldman (Bob), Piney Point, MD; her grandchildren: Michelle Nelson, Marsha Wilcox, Mark Goddard, Bill Goddard, Chris Goddard; her great-grandchildren: Amy and Aaron Nelson, Rashelle and Josh Wilcox, Hailey and Drake Goddard, Brittany Goddard, Jessica Abad, Kylie Errington, Taylor Gladu, Mitch-
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ell and Mason Goddard, and great – great grandchildren: Morrigan, Sophie, Charlotte and Crew, and her extended family in England. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her sister Irene and brother-in-law Fred Bint of England. She will be missed by all who loved her along with the happiness she shared with family and friends who came to visit. Memorial contributions may be made to Second District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, and Valley Lee, Maryland 20692
William Joseph Clark Sr. William Joseph Clark Sr., 61 of Me cha n icsv ille, MD passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s. He was born December 9, 1955 in Amityville, NY to the late William Henry Clark and Laura Velez Clark William was a 24 year resident of St. Mary’s County. William dedicated many years to his country while serving in the Navy. After leaving the Navy in 1985, William worked for the United States Postal Service for 29 years. William was an avid motorcyclist and a previous Harley Owners Group member. He advocated motorcyclists rights with Abate Of Maryland, and he participated in Patriot Guard Riders for Fallen Soldiers of those we cared about locally. He also loved to travel and was fluent in 5 languages. William is survived by his loving wife, Connie L. Adams-Clark, his children; William J. Clark Jr. of Meyersdale, PA, Tiffany M. Dawkins (Michael) of Palm Bay, FL, Patricia C. Clark of Melbourne, FL, Jessica Burling (Steve) of Virginia Beach, VA and Morgan Summers (James) of Great Mills, MD., his siblings; Valerie Schelfor of Long Island, NY and Dennis Clark of Islip, NY. William also leaves behind 6 beautiful grandchildren; Cullen M. Clark, Lillian J. Clark, Desirae Dawkins, Emily Dawkins, Jakob Burling and Olivia Hope Summers. A graveside service will be held Monday, November 6, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623. Donations may be made to The Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
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Elmer Gordon Spalding, Sr. Elmer Gordon Spalding, Sr., 86, of Avenue, MD passed away on October 1, 2017 at his home. Born on June 22, 1931 in River Springs, MD, he was the son of the late Mable Rita Bostwick Spalding and Leonard Calvert Spalding. Elmer was the loving husband of the late Marion Patricia “Patsy” Bailey Spalding whom he married on November 9, 1953 in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD. He is survived by his children; Glenda Guy (Walter) of Loveville, MD, Donna Gibson (Steve) of Bushwood, MD, Ronald Spalding of Solomons, MD, E. Gorden Spalding, Jr. (Diane) of Solomons, MD, 8 Grandchildren, 18 Great-Grandchildren and his brother Thomas C. Spalding, Sr. of Medleys Neck, MD. Elmer is preceded in death by his siblings; Mary Agnes Abell, Russell Spalding, James Spalding and Mary Sue Erdman. Elmer was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He was employed as a Boiler Operator for the Federal Government retiring in March of 1989 after 26 years. Elmer enlisted in the United States Army at the end of WWII and served in the Korean War and was stationed in Whittier Alaska. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s County P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or 7th District Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609.
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Audrey Grace Austin On Thursday, October 26, 2017 Audrey Grace Austin of Hollywood, MD, formerly of New Port Richey, FL. Beloved wife of the late Clifton “Pete” L. Austin, who affectionately called her “Monk”. Wonderful mother of Bradley C. Austin and Deborah (Jamie) L. Dudley. Sister of the late Paul Franklin Simmers, Jr. and Donna Bengtson. Grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of seven. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23066.
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Legal Notice COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN REQUEST FOR BIDS DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK SNOW AND ICE CONTROL PROGRAM The Commissioners of Leonardtown are currently accepting bids to perform downtown sidewalk snow and ice removal services within the corporate limits of Leonardtown. Approximately 1.7 miles of municipal sidewalks in the downtown business district will be included in the contract. Since bidders will have different equipment, the contract will be awarded on a “best value” basis. The bid will consist of hourly rates for various pieces of equipment. The bid will be for one two-year term with two two-year options. Interested bidders should obtain a copy of the RFP by contacting Laschelle McKay, Town Administrator POB 1, 22670 Washington Street, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. Or call 301-475-9791 or by email at Laschelle.mckay@leonardtownmd.gov. A pre-bid conference will be held on November 16, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Town office conference room. A bid opening will be held December 1, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at which time they will be publicly opened and read. The Commissioners of Leonardtown reserve the right to reject any and all bids and proposals, and to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. By authority: Laschelle McKay, Town Administrator
Legal Notice COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Leonardtown Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Office, 22670 Washington Street, regarding Van Wert Lane – Tax Map 133, Parcel 362. The purpose of the hearing will be to present for public review and to receive public comment regarding an application for a Special Exception from §155-26.C of the Code of Leonardtown to allow automobile storage. Copies of the documents are available for public review at the Leonardtown Town Office. The public is invited to attend and/or send written comments to be received by November 29, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. to the Commissioners of Leonardtown, P.O. Box 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650. By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator. By authority: Laschelle McKay, Town Administrator
Legal Notice COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Leonardtown Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Office, 22670 Washington Street, regarding 22534 Washington Street – Tax Map 133, Parcel 331. The purpose of the hearing will be to present for public review and to receive public comment regarding an application for a Special Exception from §155-12.G of the Code of Leonardtown to add an accessory apartment. Copies of the documents are available for public review at the Leonardtown Town Office. The public is invited to attend and/or send written comments to be received by November 29, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. to the Commissioners of Leonardtown, P.O. Box 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650. By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator. By authority: Laschelle McKay, Town Administrator
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Sports
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Tackle Box Fishing Report
By Ken and Linda Lamb Contributing Writers
Captain Bernie Shea on the “SheaD-Lady” (301-672-3282) has been consistently catching speckled trout, black sea bass, bluefish, puffers, spot and perch in the mouth of the Patuxent and in Cedar Point Hollow. The baits are bloodworms and cut bait. Everyone has been so busy catching rockfish in the shallows and bay, that this great avenue of bottom fishing has been under the radar. Capt. Bernie has been running several parties a week and filling his coolers with great fish. We normally expect these fish to flee to
warmer climates by late September, but they are here the first week in November and may stay for a few more weeks; catch them while you can. Rockfish are caught by trollers, jiggers and lure casters most everywhere. The rain and cool temperatures over the weekend will sharpen the appetite of these predators. We are still looking for the first oceanrun stripers for the fall migration. This would be a 40-inch fish with sea lice that indicates recent time in the Atlantic. Live-liners are doing well by the Gas Docks, Little Cove Point, and the Targets.
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O Say Can You See It first appeared in this column in June with the nefarious reasons behind Colin Kaeper nick’s unemployment. It reappeared, either specifically or by gentle reference, in the last two entries. “It” isn’t a deranged, sewer-dwelling clown but rather the various forms of protest/ unity expressed during the national anthem before NFL games. The evolving topic returns again, here, just a few days before Veteran’s Day and a couple weeks before the holiday season – a time for peace and togetherness – because it remains an intriguing and important confluence of sports, politics and society. It also reappears because it remains unresolved: over a year after Kaepernick’s first actions, we are still wrestling with the original intent of his protest – racial injustice – and new tangential issues – be they organic or intentional diversions – such as whether protests are disrespectful and if the NFL can force players to stand (as Dallas owner Jerry Jones threatened). The wound continues to ooze, of course, because the socially inept NFL chose first to ignore what it hoped would wither away. It then colluded, consciously or unconsciously, to freeze Kaepernick, the primary instigator, out of the league (my opinion). When that failed and protests escalated to team demonstrations, owners begrudgingly, and in some cases disingenuously, participated in pre-game expressions of unity. And when that didn’t prompt everyone to stand and ignore the gap between our Declaration, our Constitution and what many American minorities experience on a daily basis, a select group of NFL owners and players met to discuss the issue. That’s right…roughly 14 months after Kaepernick first sat during the anthem last season, the NFL decided it was time to unclench its fist and listen to its players’ concerns. And they didn’t even do that well: the unconscionable comments by Texans owner Bob McNair (“inmates”) and Washington owner Dan Snyder (96% are opposed to protests) indicate a mindset and an insulated perspective that perpetuates the societal flaws that originally inspired Kaepernick’s protest.
For those annoyed by what they perceive as un-patriotic or disrespectful protests, I wonder how many have argued against encroachments on the Second Amendment while indirectly supporting convenient limits on the First and Fourth. I wonder how many have embarrassingly chanted “O!” at Orioles games or take no issue with Kansas City fans yelling “Chiefs” in place of “brave” as the anthem has played. For those angered by the players’ actions, I wonder how many have researched the thoughts of players like Kaepernick to gain an understanding of the experiences that caused them to take a knee. I wonder how many are white, exist in world where they’re almost always part of the majority and if they’ve contemplated life as a minority – be it at work, when applying for a loan, during a traffic stop or just sitting down in a restaurant for a meal. I wonder how many have considered their own shortcomings, even if they are limited to unintended biases. Don’t we owe our fellow Americans at least that? In short, shouldn’t we be searching for ways to solve the problems that caused NFL players to kneel rather than ordering them to rise or shaming them – through some mischaracterization of their protest – into standing? Senator Margaret Chase Smith delivered her “Declaration of Conscience” speech on the Senate floor in 1950. In it she speaks of poor leadership, rails against critical elected officials too thin-skinned to take criticism in-kind and govern, laments our country being psychologically divided by confusion and suspicion and reminds her colleagues of these “basic principles of Americanism”: the right to criticize, the right to hold unpopular beliefs, the right to protest and the right of independent thought. Smith’s speech is a brilliant summation of our American identity, rights and the responsibility we have to exercise those rights to ensure the equal extension – in practice, not just words - of Constitutional liberties. Despite its age, it offers sage advice on how to navigate NFL anthem protests and these most divisive times. And because of its age, it stands witness to Colonial Williamsburg’s iconic slogan: “That the future may learn from the past.” May we be receptive to the timeless wisdom… Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
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Thursday, November 2
Am. Legion Post 221 Meeting AL Post 221; 21690 Colton Point Rd; Avenue, MD 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM American Legion Post 221 invites all active duty personnel and veterans to join us for our monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 8:00pm. Visit our website at www. alpost221.webs.com/ or e-mail us at alpost221@aol.com. Call (301) 8844071 for more information. Tell them you saw the announcement on the SoMd Internet Calendar.
Friday, November 3 Community Assistance Day Lexington Park United Methodist Church, 21760 Great Mills Rd, Lexington Park, MD 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM The St. Mary’s County Homelessness Prevention Board is presenting the 6th annual Community Assistance Day. Vendors will be available from the Department of Social Services, WARM, St. Mary’s County Health Department, MedStar St. Mary’s, Walden, St. Mary’s County Housing Authority, and many more community partners. These community partners will be available to talk with attendees about services and programs that assist people in need. Please attend to learn about aid for heating and cooling bills, help with housing, temporary cash assistance, health and wellness support, and much more. In addition to the community partner information, a set of household supplies will be available for participants. For more information, contact Amy Ford, secretary of the St. Mary’s local Homelessness Prevention Board, at aford@stmalib.org or Kerry Miciotto, chair of the St. Mary’s local Homelessness Prevention Board at kerry.miciotto@maryland.gov. Audience Participation Drum & Percussion Circle w/ the SoMar Drummers Leonardtown Arts Center Building 7:00 – 8:00 PM First Friday Music Series – St. Mary’s County Arts Council office at 22660 Washington St, first floor (in the). Instruments provided, all ages and levels welcome. (free). www.firstfridaysleonardtown.com or Facebook: Leonardtown First Fridays. Halloween Teen Dance Immaculate Conception Church Parish Hall, Mechanicsville, MD 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Immaculate Conception Church I.C. Angels are sponsoring a Halloween Teen Dance! Ages 12-16. Prices are $15.00 at the door, $8.00 before October 15th . Admission includes a slice of pizza, drink, & door prize entry. Contact Jen
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Saturday, November 4 Fall Shred Event St. Andrew’s Landfill, St. Andrews Church Rd, California, MD 20619 8:00 AM - 12 Noon Fall is a time to clean out file cabinets, closets and desks and get rid of confidential, private, and important personal documents that no longer need to be kept. Community shredding events help protect individuals from identity theft and consumer fraud which are becoming an epidemic in our communities. To raise awareness and to promote prevention, the Department of Public Works & Transportation will host its 4th annual community Document Shredding Event at the St. Andrew’s Landfill on Saturday, November 4, 2017 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. 3rd annual Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale Fellowship Hall, 8505 Old Leonardtown Road, in Hughesville 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM The Knitwits Group of Hughesville Baptist Church will be holding their 3rd annual Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, November 4th from 8 am until 3 pm. There will be many handmade items and bake goods made by the members. All proceeds go to the Growing for God campaign. The Church is located at. For more info check our web site www. hughesvillebaptist.com or call 301-2743672 or 240-254-2765. Craft Fair—2nd Dist VFD&RS 45245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee, MD 20692 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Fall & Christmas Craft Fair. Cost: $25.00 Per Space (home made jewelry, flower arrangements, quilts, paintings, country crafts, crocheted items, baked goods, and more!) STUFFED HAM SANDWICHES AND GREAT FOOD FOR SALE! 50/50 Raffle. Reserve a space for $25.00 / For more information: Call Darlene at 240-434-1095 after 4:00 p.m. Proceeds from this fundraiser & other fundraisers are to benefit the Valley Lee 2nd District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad to continue to keep our community safe. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 4th Annual Craft Fair, Holiday Boutique & Bake Sale 21707 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park MD 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 4th Annual Craft Fair and Holiday Boutique featuring a wide variety of vendors, crafters, a Bake Sale and a
basket raffle. Proceeds will go to supply paper for Three Oaks Veterans Resource Center and several programs at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. ALL VENDOR SPACES HAVE BEEN RESERVED, THANK YOU! Hurricane Relief Ride All American Harley Davidson, Hughesville, MD 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM This ride directly supports the American Red Cross relief efforts for the devastating Hurricanes that have hit Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico and surrounding areas. 100% of proceeds go to the Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund. This is a Rain or Shine event. Registration is at All American HD beginning at 10am. Free food and coffee will be available while they last at All American. We will depart at 1pm sharp and ride to VFW Post 2632 in California, MD. The cost is $20 per vehicle and ALL street legal Motorcycles, Hot Rods and other vehicles are welcome. Frickin Chicken will provide live music at the VFW and cash bar and food will be available for purchase. Please come and support your fellow Americans that so desperately need our help. We hope to see you there. Md. Science, Tech, Engr And Math (STEM) Festival & Expo St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown, MD 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM The 2017 Maryland STEM Festival and Expo is being held on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown. The Expo runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. There will be food and beverages available for purchase. Come and spend the day at this event. St. Mary’s County Public Schools is hosting the Maryland STEM Festival and Expo and has arranged to have exhibitors from many local and state agencies, to include St. Mary’s County Public Library, Georgia Tech Research Institute, Mathnasium, Sotterley Plantation, Discovery Education, University of Maryland Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Chemistry and Biology Departments, Naval Air Station Patuxent River Educational Outreach Office, Raytheon, and many more. There will also be opportunities for students to do some hands on learning with demonstrations in robotics, rocketry, and many other fascinating areas of STEM. There truly is something for everyone at the Expo! Students of all ages are encouraged to attend. For more information on the Maryland STEM Festival and Expo, visit marylandstemfestival.org or contact Ms. Denise Mandis at 301-475-5511 ext. 32138 or Mr. Jason Hayes at 301-4755511 ext. 32116.
SoMD Am. Legion 221 Pork & Beef Sandwich Sale American Legion Post 221; 21690 Colton Pt. Rd.; Avenue, MD 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on both Saturday and Sunday at American Legion Post 221 @ 21690 Colton’s Point Rd (Rt. 242), in Avenue, MD. The event will be from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and sandwiches will cost $7.00 each. Call (301) 884-4071 for further information. Tell them you heard about the event on the SoMD Internet Calendar :-0). Also check out our website at: www.alpost221.webs.com/. 5th Annual Community Carnival and Craft / Vendor Fair! The King’s Christian Academy 20738 Point Lookout Rd, Callaway, MD 20620 12 Noon - 6:00 PM On November 4, The King’s Christian Academy will be holding its 5th Annual Community Carnival and Craft / Vendor Fair from 12—6pm. This event will be held on the school grounds in Callaway, Maryland. Over 40 Crafters and Vendors and Over 35 Carnival Attractions! Freshly prepared food, hamburgers, hot dogs, Italian sausages with peppers & onions, pulled pork, pizza, cotton candy, popcorn, nachos, soft pretzels, snowcones & much more! Admission is free and tickets will be reasonably priced for all to enjoy this family friendly event. For more information, please call 301994-3080 or visit the school’s website at www.KCAeagles.org. Rain Date: November 11 All Faith Church Annual Fall Dinner 28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanicsville, Md. 12 Noon - 5:00 PM The meal features fried oysters, Southern Maryland stuffed ham, fried chicken, side dishes, and drinks. The dinner is $25 for adults and $12 for children 8 years old and younger. Carry-out dinners are also available for $25 each. A silent auction, crafts, and baked goods are also featured. Proceeds are dedicated to the maintenance of the church, which is 250 years old. In addition, the Parish of All Faith, which was established in 1692, is celebrating its 325th anniversary this year. For more information about the fall dinner, contact All Faith Episcopal Church at 301-884-3773 or by email at AllFaithChurch1692@gmail. com, or visit the website at www.allfaithchurch.com/.
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Woods of Terror, Haunted trail 25685 Sotterley Rd HollywoTd 7:00 PM Haunted Hayride that ends with a walk in the woods. Not for the faint at heart, lots of lound noises and scares. Bring all your friends, admission is free donations appreciated. Located directly across from Sotterley Plantation. Spook you later.
Sunday, November 5 Mother Catherine Christmas Bazaar and Craft Fair Mother Catherine Academy 38833 Chaptico Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Many Crafters and different Vendors, Pictures with Santa, Kids Carnival, Silent Auction, Cake Walk, Secret Santa , Bingo, White Elephant, Kitchen will be open with many delicious foods (stuff ham sandwiches and many other things). For more information please call Mother Catherine Academy 301884-3165 or e-mail mcabazaar@ gmail.com. SoMD Am. Legion 221 Pork & Beef Sandwich Sale American Legion Post 221; 21690 Colton Pt. Rd.; Avenue, MD 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM American Legion Post 221 is sponsor-
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ing a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on both Saturday and Sunday at American Legion Post 221 @ 21690 Colton’s Point Rd (Rt. 242), in Avenue, MD. The event will be from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and sandwiches will cost $7.00 each. Call (301) 884-4071 for further information. Tell them you heard about the event on the SoMD Internet Calendar :-0). Also check out our website at: www.alpost221.webs.com/. Holiday Basket/Designer Purse Bingo—Stephen’s Fund Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM The Charlotte Hall Rotary Club will host their 18th Annual Holiday Basket/Designer Purse Bingo to benefit Stephen’s Fund on Sunday, November 5th at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall. Proceeds will benefit special needs children and their families. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.& early birds bingo will start at 1:30 p.m. Regular games will start at 2 p.m. Make a reservation to be included in the free drawing to win the 2017 Christmas Basket. The group leader with the most reservations will win the 2017 Elf Treats Basket & a Black Coach Tote. To reserve a table
Presented by University of Maryland Extension’s Patricia Maynard.
Science Explorers: Light and Shadows!
Library Closed in Observance of Veterans Day
All three branches of the St. Mary’s County Library will be closed on Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day. All three branches will be open for regular business hours on Saturday, November 11.
Understanding Credit Reports
Leonardtown Library will hold ‘Understanding Credit Reports’ on Monday, November 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Your credit report offers a snapshot of your fi nancial life and may be accessed by lenders and potential employers. The information contained in your credit report will determine your credit score. By understanding how to read your credit report, and how to monitor it, you’ll be better equipped to handle your fi nances. Presented by Patricia Maynard from the University of Maryland Extension. Free. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.
Lexington Park Library will hold Science Explorers: Light and Shadows! on Monday, November 13 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Shadows are so mysterious! Join us to learn all about how shadows work, why different things have different looking shadows, and take home a cool outline of your own shadow! For ages 4-8, registration required on www.stmalib. org.
Preschool Science Explorers: Blood and Bones
Charlotte Hall Library will hold Preschool Science Explorers: Blood and Bones on Monday, November 13 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Our bodies do amazing things! Join us as we learn all about our skeletal and circulatory systems on a level geared toward your little one. For ages 3-6, registration required on www.stmalib.org.
Pokémon Trainers Club
Leonardtown Library will hold Pokémon Trainers Club on Monday, November 13 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. All ages. Do you have what it takes to be the very best? Bring your games and/or your cards and prepare to bat-
for 6 or more or to be included in the free drawing please call Shirley at 240-298-3885 or Shirley.mattingly@ verizon.net. Looking forward to seeing all my bingo friends & thank you in advance for your support!!!! Open House —St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge 2092 45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park, MD 20653 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM You are invited to an open house at the St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge on Sunday, November 5th, from 1 to 3pm. The Elks Lodge is a family friendly fraternal organization dedicated to charity, justice, brotherly love, and fidelity. Come learn about some of the great things the Elks do in support of local charities in St. Mary’s County, and see if the Elks Lodge would be a great place for you to help make a difference. Food and refreshments will be available. For more information, please call 301-863-7800.
Tuesday, November 7 Grieving with Great Hope Workshop Immaculate Conception Church Parish Hall, Mechanicsville, MD 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Grieving with Great Hope. A 5 week grief support workshop presented in a DVD format that offers prayerful tle against other Pokémon trainers! You can also make some Pokémon buttons to take home, take turns playing a retro Pokémon game, and maybe make some friends (or rivals....) along the way. No Registration required.
I Didn’t Know the Library Had That! Overdrive, Hoopla, RBdigital
Leonardtown Library will hold I Didn’t Know the Library Had That! on Tuesday, November 14 from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Explore digital content available with your library card from Overdrive, Hoopla, and RBdigital. Learn how to access eBooks, digital audiobooks, magazines, and streaming movies and music for free. Bring your device if you have one! This is not a device-specific class. We will cover the basics of using Windows, Android, Apple, and Kindle devices to access library content. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.
Common Thread
Lexington Park Library will host Common Thread on Tuesday, November 14 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber. Open to knitters,
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reflection, practical learning and personal fellowship. Immaculate Conception Church Parish Hall, Mechanicsville. Starting Tuesday, November 7, 2017 and meeting on November 14, 21, 28 and December 5, 2017. For information contact the rectory @ 301-8843123 or Tina Slaughter@ 301-8849545 or 301-481-1961.
Wednesday, November 8 William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night, or What You Will” St. Mary’s College of Maryland 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Opens on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. and runs through Sunday, Nov. 12 in the Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall, on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus. Ticket prices are $4 for teachers, students, senior citizens, and Arts Alliance members; $6, general admission. To make reservations, email the Theater Box Office at boxoffice@smcm.edu or telephone 240-8954243. Produced by the Department of Theater, Film, and Media Studies and directed by faculty member Holly A. Blumner, “Twelfth Night” is one of Shakespeare’s most produced and celebrated romantic comedies. Chock full of gender-bending disguise, intrigue, unrequited love, and mischiefmaking, “Twelfth Night” appeals to all ages. crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Bring your current project, mingle with like-minded makers, and swap patterns, ideas, and tips. Basic supplies available, if needed. All skill levels welcome. No registration required.
Introduction to Genealogy
Lexington Park Library will hold Introduction to Genealogy on Friday, November 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Learn about free websites to start your genealogy search. Also covers the library’s databases, U.S. Census, Social Security Death index and more. Knowledge of Internet required. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.
Microsoft Office: Intermediate Excel
Charlotte Hall Library will hold Microsoft Office: Intermediate Excel on Friday, November 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Students with a basic knowledge of Excel will learn how to use the sort and fi lter functions in Excel and how to insert and manipulate graphs and pivot tables. Prerequisite: Basic Excel knowledge. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities
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Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658 Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information
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
Medstar Medicare Choice Leaving St. Mary’s County
In 2015, Medstar Choice, a Medicare Advantage plan began offering coverage to St. Mary’s County Medicare beneficiaries as an alternate to receiving benefits from the traditional Medicare program. Effective Jan. 1, 2018, these policies will no longer be offered in St. Mary’s and those who are currently enrolled will be automatically enrolled back into the traditional Medicare Part A & B program. At this time it is not known if another company will offer a Medicare Advantage plan in our area. This change does not affect anyone enrolled in the Medstar Family Choice Medicaid program. It is important that individuals affected by this loss of coverage seek out enrollment into a Medicare Part D prescription plan and possibly a Medicare Medigap policy as well. Anyone who needs assistance reviewing their options may call the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services at 301-475-4200, ext. *1050, to schedule an appointment.
Veterans Resource Day
Join the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services for the Second Annual Veterans Resource Day, to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, located at 44219 Airport Road, in California, MD. We will have a question and answer session with experts on veterans affairs, including Maryland Secretary of Veterans Affairs George Owings III, starting at 9:30 a.m., and breakout sessions including a drug overdose response/narcan training at 11:30 a.m. and a presentation on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and invisible wounds at 1 p.m. More than 20 organizations will be represented at Veterans Resource Day, and lunch will be provided by Mission BBQ. For more information, Community Programs & Outreach Manager Sarah Miller at 301-475-4200, ext. *1073, email sarah.miller@stmarysmd.com, visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging/veterans.asp, or find us on Facebook, keyword St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services.
Gentle Chair Yoga
This class has just been added to the fitness card! Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1, we will offer Gentle Chair Yoga at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday
at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Experience the many benefits of a yoga practice without having to get on the floor with Gail Wathen, E RYT 500. You will learn various movements that will help increase your range of motion, promote flexibility, and improve balance. We will also explore yogic breathing practices and deep relaxation. When done regularly, these techniques can assist body healing at the cellular level. Although this practice is good for all, it is especially helpful for those who may suffer from chronic conditions such as arthritis. If you are new to the class you can try your first class for free. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050, to learn more.
Daytime Social Club for Singles
The Garvey Senior Activity Center is offering a new singles social club on Mondays starting Nov. 6 from 3-4:30 p.m. According to the U.S. Census, more and more American seniors are living alone. Unfortunately, living alone can lead to feelings of depression and social isolation. However, meeting new people and getting involved and participating in enjoyable activities greatly improves quality of life. This groups is senior lead and intended for those over the age of 50 who are single. The focus of the group depends on the interests of the members; however, some activities might include playing games and cards, holiday celebrations, dining out at area resturants, etc. At the first meeting we’ll begin to discover the interest of the group and plan future meetings and activities so bring your ideas! To learn more, call 301-4754200, ext. *1050.
Design a Dreamcatcher
Dreamcatchers are an ancient spiritual tool used to promote good dreams to whoever sleeps beneath it. Make your very own Native American-style dreamcatcher at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 1:30-3:30 p.m. using a 3”-4” diameter metal hoop, various colors of corded floss, feathers, and assorted gems/beads. The cost is $15 and includes all supplies and instruction provided by Deb Sams. Space is limited and payment is due at sign up. To sign up and pay for this class in advance, please visit the front desk. For availability, call 301-4754200, ext. *3101.
Native American Presentation & Display
Nate Salzman with the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum will be giving a presentation on the fishing and lifestyle of local Native American tribes before the arrival of European settlers at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 10-11 a.m. Learn about daily life and see artifacts from the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab from tribes of this time. Space is limited. To sign up in advance, please visit the sign up table. For availability, call 301-475-4200, ext. *3101.
Movie at Loffler: Men of Honor
The movie Men of Honor starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Robert DeNiro will be shown at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wed, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. This film tells the extraordinary true story of Carl Brashear who joined the Navy as a teenager and early in his career determined that he would become the Navy’s first African-American diver despite overwhelming hostility. Since the movie runs for 130 minutes, we will pause it at 11:30 for lunch and will resume at noon. There is no cost. When you call in, you can also order lunch (Baked Fish). Ask for details and register by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk to sign up.
Crafting with Deb
The holidays are just around the corner! On Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. at the Garvey Senior Activity Center we will be offering a selection of simple, but beautiful ornaments that you can personalize. They will make beautiful holiday gifts! Call the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 for more information.
Diabetes Self-Management
Come join us at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m., between Nov. 14 and Dec. 19. Living with diabetes is a full time job. The Diabetes Self-Management classes gives attendees the tools needed to take control of their disease. Topics include nutrition, stress management, medication management and more! Space in the class is limited. Register by calling 301-4754200, ext. *1050. There is no fee to attend; however, attendance at all six sessions is highly recommended.
Craft Bazaar and Quilt Raffle
The arts & craft programs at Loffler Senior Activity Center have spent the past several months preparing for a Craft Bazaar, on Tuesday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. The public is invited to browse and shop the assortment of hand-made gifts that will be available. This is a perfect opportunity to buy hand-made Christmas gifts at reasonable prices while supporting programming at the Loffler Center. As an added bonus, our own Honeybee Quilters have put together a quilt which will be raffled off at 1 p.m. The quilt is a unique Nine Patch called Sweet Menagerie designed by Roslyn Mirrington and has been crafted in autumn colors. Raffle Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and will be available right up until the drawing. You need not be present to win. For more information or to purchase raffle tickets in advance, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658.
Gift Donations Needed for Christmas Gift Bingo
Every year the Loffler Senior Activity Center offers a special day of Bingo in which Christmas Gift items are the prizes. We will have a full house of 50 players and are looking for donations of gifts for our prize table. Donations should be new items, not shopworn or expired foodstuffs, but items that are suitable for gift-giving. They should not be giftwrapped. Donations can be dropped off at the Loffler Senior Activity Center Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. now through Dec. 12. If you have questions call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658.
Thanksgiving Meal Basket Raffle
The Northern Senior Council is sponsoring a basket raffle that contains everything needed for a Thanksgiving meal. It includes a $20 McKay’s gift card for a turkey, stuffing mix, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, muffin & cornbread mix, pumpkin mix, turkey gravy, dinner and dessert paper plates & napkins, and paper towels. Tickets are available at the Northern Senior Activity Center with proceeds benefitting the Center. Cost is $1 for one, $5 for six. The drawing will be held on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Any questions, call 301-475-4200, ext. *3101.
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CSM Main Stage to Present ‘Ragtime’ “Ragtime” is a musical that tells a particularly American story — a story that should resonate with a contemporary audience, says College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Associate Professor Keith Hight of King George, Virginia. Hight is the director of the upcoming CSM Main Stage production of “Ragtime,” which is based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow, with music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. The musical interweaves three storylines set in the early 1900s in the “melting pot” of New York City — the stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician. The musical shows how each of these characters choose to confront the contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair ... and what it means to live in America. “I have always loved this show,” Hight said, adding that many CSM alumni have come back to work on this production. “The cast has really come together to make this happen. We have talked about history a lot because some of these people were real, the situations were real.” The cast list for CSM’s production of “Ragtime” includes Rick Fulton of Bryans Road as Grandfather, Elizabeth Campbell of Bryantown as Little Girl, Matt Jameson of Charlotte Hall as Tateh, Sean Scriber of Hollywood as Coalhouse Walker Jr., Melissa Tevis of Indian Head as Mother, Ken LaClair of La Plata as Father, Lisa LaClair of La Plata as Harry Houdini’s mother, Andrew Roell of Leonardtown as Little Boy (Edgar), Alyshia Bradley of Lusby as Sarah’s Friend, Justin Carty of Richmond, Virginia as Willie Conklin, Chris Lange of Port Republic as Younger Brother, Kenneth L. Waters Jr. of Waldorf as Booker T. Washington, Shemika Berry of Waldorf as Sarah, Sarah Jones of Welcome as Evelyn Nesbit, Thomas Donohue of Welcome
as Harry Houdini, Caleb Smith of Waldorf as Henry Ford, Sean Smith of Waldorf as J.P. Morgan, Joanna Smith of Waldorf as Emma Goldman, Andrew Geier of Waldorf as Harry K. Thaw and Bradley Evans of Waldorf as Standford White. The ensemble is comprised of Kaylin Beach of La Plata, Jamie Lee Slack of La Plata, Stephanie Kenney of Accoceek, Tom Nuzzi of Waldorf, Katie Ludy of La Plata, Kathy Keough of La Plata, Rick Albert of La Plata, Kasey Murphy of Waldorf, Maecy Richardson of Indian Head, Anthony Montgomery of Indian Head, Ciara Levins of Bryans Road, Reva Taylor of Waldorf, Gershawn Mason of Indian Head, Imani Brock of Waldorf, Emma Harman of Waldorf, Sarah Slack of La Plata, Olivia Gordon of Welcome, Emily Roell of Leonardtown, Dasul Lee of Waldorf and Ebie Prideaux of Lusby. Despite the struggles that challenged the characters of “Ragtime” and the actual New York City residents of that time, the overall story is a positive one. “In spite of the difficulties, few gave up and returned home,” Hight said. The CSM Main Stage production of the musical “Ragtime” will be presented 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 and 9; 8 p.m. Nov. 3, 4 and 10; and 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Fine Arts Center (FA Building) Theatre at the La Plata Campus. Cost is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and military with ID as well as youths of high school age and younger. “Ragtime” is presented at CSM through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI (www.MTIShows.com). For information on theater and artsrelated productions at CSM, visit www. csmd.edu/arts. From CSM
Coalhouse Walker, performed by Sean Scriber of Hollywood, woos Sarah, performed by Shemika Berry of Waldorf, in CSM’s Main Stage Theatre production of the musical “Ragtime.”
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1. Easy as 1-2-3 4. Goat and camel hair fabric 7. A women undergarment 10. British bathrooms 12. Assemblages of parts into one entity 14. Semitic fertility god 15. Dull & uninteresting 16. Yemen capital 17. Stare impertinently 18. Banished persons 20. Heart failure & energy supplement 22. Reduction in force 23. Women’s ___ movement 24. Polynesian wrapped skirt 26. Double-reed instruments 29. Own (Scottish) 30. Summer window dressings 35. Many not ands 36. Paddle 37. Being a single unit 38. Silly behavior 44. Insecticide 45. A blank area 46. Reduces stress
48. Morning moisture 49. Tear away roughly 50. Elevated 53. Cristobalite 56. Baseball’s Ruth 57. Indian monetary unit 59. Contest of speed 61. Having a slanted direction 62. Gross receipts 63. A river in NE Spain 64. The brain and spinal cord (abbr.) 65. Dynegy Inc. on NYSE 66. Japanese monetary unit CLUES DOWN
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12. Serviceable 13. A person in the navy 14. A child’s slight injury 19. Fain 21. Supports trestletree 24. Parian Chronicle discovery site 25. Greek famous for fables 27. Farcical afterpiece 28. Dispatches by mail 29. Hall of Fame (abbr.) 31. Aah 32. Unnaturally pale 33. Before 34. Fixed in one’s purpose 39. Madames 40. Frosts 41. City drains 42. Baseball playoff 43. Cruise 47. Steeple 50. Precipitation 51. Ancient Greek rhetorician 52. A unit of two 53. Viewed 54. Taxis 55. 4840 square yards 56. London radio station 58. Perform work regularly 60. Longest geological time
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Rossen to the Rescue by Jeff Rossen
ou know your rights. You’re well aware of what you can and can’t do legally because you’ve armed yourself with knowledge. You have rights and, in the new book “Rossen to the Rescue” by Jeff Rossen, one of them is the right not to be scammed, schemed, or unsafe. So, let’s say you’re on a cross-country flight. The attendant just handed you something with ice, you’ve got the seat back, you’ll be at your destination in no time – and then something goes BUMP. Hard. What will you do if there’s a disaster? As a National Investigative Correspondent and NBC News contributor, Jeff Rossen set out to find out. Surviving air disasters, home invasions, locked cars, and cheating claw games are just some of the things he knows. Here, he shares what learned about them, and more. First, says Rossen, don’t say “Don’t panic.” He hates those words because you will panic. It’s what you do after that first gasp that makes a difference in disaster, so go ahead and panic. Then take action. You have the right, for instance, to keep yourself and your family safe. More than 130 homes are invaded every day in America , and a simple, less-than-a-dollar device can boost your chances of not being one of them. A oneminute task now will help you avoid getting ripped-off if you’re locked out of your house tomorrow, while a 30-second fix on your laptop might save your privacy. And be sure to have the five-minute “Stranger Danger” talk… with your teen! You have the right to be healthy. Did you know what sits
beneath your refrigerator, for example, and what it might contain? Do you know how to avoid germs on airplanes, how you might be using a car seat incorrectly, or how to escape if your vehicle is submerged in water? Stay away from train tracks, Rossen learned in his investigations. Know what you legally must do when stopped by a police officer. Always wash new underwear before wearing it. And monitor your credit, especially if there’s a child in the family. Sometimes, ensuring that you’re secure can seem like drudge-work: so many calls to make, forms to fill out, things to do wrong. It can make you grumpy so, before you go any further, read “Rossen to the Rescue.” Cautionary tales like these can often be dark and ominous, but author Jeff Rossen shines serious light on scammers and dangers and things that go BUMP in your flight. With the help of his trusty staff, a bit of humor, and accounts of actual (sometimes shocking) experiments, he details cures for common, and not-so-common, consumer complaints. Then he exposes others that mightn’t have reached your awareness. For readers, that means a fun read that’ll teach you something, too. If you have anything to protect, or if you merely live and operate in today’s world, here’s your next book. “Rossen to the Rescue” does double-duty: it keeps you safe, and it makes you chuckle. And if you think that’s enjoyable reading – you know you’re right. c.2017, Flatiron Books $24.99 / $34.99 Canada 256 pages
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John Francis Ford was the son of Joseph Ford and Mary Henrietta Spink. He was born ca1786; and died December 26, 1822. He married Priscilla Medley January 24, 1818 (born ca1787; she married second, Charles Gregory Greenwell November 30, 1826). John Francis Ford served during the War of 1812, first as a volunteer in the 12th Regiment and then as a Lieutenant in the 4th Regiment. 1/2/1823, Maryland Gazette: Died at his residence in St. Mary’s County on Thursday, the 26th inst., John F. Ford, Esq., youngest son of the late Joseph Ford, Esq., of the same county. In the death of this valuable citizen, society and his friends have sustained a loss, and his excellent, but disconsolate widow, left to bemoan her unhappy lot, only to be relieved by her sincere conviction that her tears will be wiped away by a blessed redeemer in a glorious eternity. 5/14/1824: Trustee’s sale of the tavern of Mr. Francis Abell, Leonardtown, 96 ac., it being the whole of land possessed by John F. Ford, at the time of his death. The land is within 2 miles of Leonardtown and binding on Britain’s Bay. P. Ford. (National Intelligencer). 1/8/1852: Application of Priscilla Greenwell, widow of John Francis Ford who was in no engagement but acting under orders was wounded and remained so during the whole war. They were married November 24, 1818. She is also the widow of Charles G. Greenwell who was Captain in the 12th Regt. of Maryland Militia; she m. sd. Greenwell November 30, 1826. On April 7,
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1855 Priscilla Greenwell, 69, a resident of St. Mary’s County says her name before marriage to John F. Ford was Priscilla Medley. She says John Francis Ford died in 1822. Acquaintances were George C. Morgan and O. B. Brooke. (Wright, p. 64). Priscilla (Medley) Ford/Greenwell (daughter of Henry Medley and Margaret Ford) and John Francis Ford were first cousins. Her second husband, Charles Gregory Greenwell died in 1850. That same year Priscilla was listed at St. Mary’s Female Seminary. While many of us had assumed she was head mistress, she was not but was instead a steward (according to Kent Randell). John Francis Ford and Priscilla Medley had only one child,--Judge Robert Ford: 8/14/1884: Leonardtown-August 13- The funeral of Judge Robert Ford took place Tuesday from his late residence, Fenwick Hotel. The pallbearers were Judge J. Parran Crane, Jos. F. Morgan, Daniel C. Hammett, B. Harris Camalier, Enoch B. Abell and Walter L. Dawkins. The remains were carried to St. Aloysius Church. The remains were buried in the family lot in NewTown graveyard, which is 6 miles distant. The lot is in one corner of the cemetery and is separately enclosed, and over the gate way a stone “This spot of earth selected by Joseph Ford for the interment of himself & his family. It has already received the ashes of his former partner, Henrietta, who departed this mortal life the 8th of April 1800.”.
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I wish all the creatures still hanging around our yard from the Halloween Trails would just march their scary selves back to the shed. When I looked out the window first thing this morning, I said, “Are you all still here!” My husband looked out and gestured with his arm to them to move on, move on. After a little bit, and after my hot tea and a leftover pumpkin pie slice is eaten, then the creatures will find their way to their Rubbermaid homes and back in their cozy little home. It’s still a little damp outside. If we are lucky the crazed squirrels in our yard, might decide to cart them away for us. These are big, well-fed squirrels in our yard – they could do it. It is so fun to watch Mindy “attempting” to catch one of those well-fed squirrels before it scampers up a tree. If you have a dog, then you know that expression they get where they wrinkle the tops of their head in confusion and frustration. “Why can’t I climb the tree too?” Squirrels can be just plain evil too, you can almost hear the sneer in their chattering noises as they look back at Mindy saying, “Nana nana nana, you can’t catch me!”
And if the squirrels won’t take all the Halloween creatures back to the shed, which you know and I know is not very likely, then my husband and I will have to struggle along. Good thing we love doing this, even though every year he says, “This is the last year, I am not doing this again.” Yeah right, we have all heard that before. I believe it has been over 10 years we have been doing this. So, outside we will go and get things put away. Then it will be off to get my granddaughter Leigha to dance class, and then bring our sweet Mindy girl back home from the doggie hotel: Pawtuxent Bed and Biscuit. I just love how they take photos and videos all day of your dog playing with other dogs, laying around, and snoozing. You can check in any time on Facebook and see what they are doing. I think Mindy will need a rest vacation when she gets home from all the running and playing. We definitely couldn’t keep her here for Halloween, she does not like all the creatures. It didn’t bother Tidbit at all, and she looked so forward to eating hot dogs that were left unattended. Thank you to all our wonderful friends who helped us with all the set-up and clean-up, and all the great food that was brought, and who also came to enjoy food and conversation and the warmth of a good fire. And thanks to all the little goblins of Country Lakes who came through our trails again this year. What does everyone think about a petition to have Halloween on the last Saturday of October? Seems like it would make so much sense. It has to be hard on parents and teachers the next day, after a night of excitement and sugar. The adults would love having a night of fun where they didn’t have to go to work the next morning. As for myself, I need to go do or see something really calm and sweet…anyone up for sitting by a pond or seeing the Goodbye Christopher Robin movie with me? To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Wanderings of an aimless mind
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