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Police Investigate KKK Recruitment Fliers salist Fellowship of Southern Maryland, based in Leonardtown, have organized a candle light vigil to be held in the town square Nov. 14 at 6p.m.

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Law enforcement officials in both St. Mary’s and Calvert counties have confirmed a coordinated effort to distribute recruitment fliers apparently promoting the Ku Klux Klan. “It’s a cause for concern that the KKK would be recruiting in the community,” said Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron. “I think it would be difficult to recruit in this community. “This has happened in the past; I think it’s very likely someone not from here.” In St. Mary’s County fliers were reported to have been distributed in Leonardtown, Scotland and California, according to Jason Babcock, sheriff’s office spokesperson. When residents discovered the fliers, left at the end of their driveways in the Academy Hills neighborhood, they informed the sheriff’s office, Babcock said. “We’re not looking into it as anything illegal,” he said. “There have been no threats made and there have been no threats to the community.” In response to the fliers and their message, members of the Unitarian Univer-

moting hate against Jews and Catholics. Calvert Sheriff Mike Evans told The County Times that the fliers were distributed in the southern portion of the

“We live in a civil society; hate is not going to be tolerated in St. Mary’s County.” Commissioner Todd Morgan addressed the fliers at the weekly commissioners’ business meeting. “There’s no room in St. Mary’s County for that,” Morgan said. “We live in a civil society; hate is not going to be tolerated in St. Mary’s County.” “If you want to hate, we welcome you to leave.” The KKK has its roots in the postCivil War South as a violent insurgency attacking black communities that had been freed from slavery as well as pro-

county. There was apparently no contact between those distributing the fliers and the owners of the residences were they were left, Evans said. “We got a lookout for the vehicle involved,” Evans said in a Tuesday interview. “We have not found them. “This is not illegal but it’s something we’d look into and talk to the person doing it to find out their intentions.” Evans said there was one report of the flier being left at a residence in the Mill

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Hoyer: “Serial Gerrymanderer” Court cites statement in opinion By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

In striking down the state’s 2011 redistricting map last week, a U.S. District Court panel of judges not only demanded that the 6th Congressional District be redrawn but also noted that Hoyer called himself a serial

gerrymanderer. The court ruled that the 2011 redrawing of the 6th District, which spanned Northern Maryland from east to west, was a deliberate ploy to dilute the solidly Republican district by removing 66,000 Republican voters from the district and replacing them with about 24,000 Democrat ones.

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In essence, leadership Democrats including then governor Martin O’Malley and Hoyer had a map drawn that took the northeastern corner of the district and shifted it down into Montgomery County and a portion of Frederick County. The majority opinion of the court stated: “The State specifically intended to diminish the value of those targeted citizens’ votes by removing a substantial number of them from the Sixth District and replacing them with Democratic voters for the purpose of denying, as a practical matter, the targeted voters the opportunity to elect the candidate of their choice.” The opinion names Hoyer, who lives in St. Mary’s County, as taking the lead on redrawing the congressional districts seven years ago outside of the public sphere of the process. “To carry out the process, Governor O’Malley appointed the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Committee as the public face of his effort, directing it to hold public hearings and recommend a redistricting plan,” the ruling reads. “But at the same time, he ‘asked Congressman [Steny] Hoyer, as the dean of the [U.S.] House delegation,’ to ‘lead the effort . . . to inform the [Advisory Committee] about congressional redistricting’ and ‘come up with a map that a majority of the congressional delegation supports.’” To do this, Hoyer, and other members of the Democrat delegation, hired NCEC Services Inc., a political consulting firm, to redraw the map while public hearings were being held. The opinion noted that Hoyer had referred to himself as a “serial gerrymanderer.” Todd Eberly, professor of political science at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, said state Democrats could either redraw the map and submit it to approval by the judicial panel or chose to appeal it through the office of Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh. It was likely they would appeal, Eberly

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said, to wait until the 2020 census necessitated a redrawing, but by then the next election would be over. “If they appeal, it hardly looks good,” said Eberly. “That doesn’t mean they won’t do it. “They hired a firm to draw a map before any hearing took place. That’s damning.” The invalidation of the map by the federal court could give Gov. Larry Hogan added leverage for support of legislation that would make the redistricting process non-partisan. “We are moving towards a point in time where gerrymandering will end,” Eberly said. “The only questions for [Maryland] Democrats is whether they will go kicking and screaming or if they will stand up and do the right thing.” Hoyer offered a statement on redistricting reform “Redistricting reform should be done at the federal level, and Congress ought to pass legislation that requires all states to establish nonpartisan or bipartisan redistricting commissions. That’s why I have cosponsored Rep. Zoe Lofgren’s Redistricting Reform Act of 2017 and Rep. Jim Cooper’s John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act. I am committed to bringing a government reform bill that includes such reform to the Floor in the opening weeks of the next Congress.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Governor Larry Hogan today an- academic program offered before and nounced $18.6 mil- after the school day, or in summer lion in new educa- a school with a high concentratio for n of tion funding to go students in kindergarten through eighth living in poverty toward a series and at risk of falling of initiatives, includ- behind academic requirements, along with $500,000 for ing recommenda the recruitment, traintions from Mary- ing, and ongoing development of new land’s Commission teachers. An additional $4.9 on Innovation and million will be used by the Interagency Excellence in EduCommission cation, known as the Kirwan Commis- School Construction (IAC) to conductOn sion. While the Commission statewide facilities a assessment. will present its final findings The governor also and authorized an at the end of 2018, recommendations ditional $1.8 million in the current adthis funding reflects preliminary recommenda fiscal year tions made through for need-based scholarships earlier this year. the Maryland “Every child in Maryland Commission (MHEC). Higher Education deserves access to a world-class In addition to the education, regardfunding for the less of what neighborhoo Kirwan d they happen released recommendations, Hogan also to grow up in,” said $40 million in school Governor Hogan. safety “That’s why our administratio funding that had been restricted n has pro- legislature vided record funding in the budget. 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MetCom Rate Plan Sees Declining Revenues By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

The rate payment structure the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) instituted four years ago has actually led to lower revenues from customers, the latest report shows. Before 2014, MetCom had a uniform water bill for all of its customers but that changed to charge each customer based on their level of consumption; that meant increases in costs for most customers. This led these customers to conserve water and sewerage capacity consumption, said Kyle Stevens, with the consulting firm of Stantec which helped institute the 2014 rate structure. “Revenues have come in lower than expected,” Stevens said. MetCom statistics show that water revenues increased to about $5 million in 2015 just after the new rate schedule went into place but plunged in 2016 to about $4.6 million. The number recovered slightly last year to about $4.8 million. The decline in revenues also corresponds with a sharp decline in the number of new customers MetCom has brought in, or hooked up, to its water and sewer services. The number reached a high in 2014 with 357 equivalent dwellings units (EDU) allocated, MetCom figures showed but that dropped off to just 58 in 2015, 53 in 2016 before jumping back to 103 EDU last year. But that number dropped back to 81 for fiscal 2018. The revenues for sewer service declined in a similar fashion; MetCom estimated it lost $600,000 worth in sewer revenues due to its wastewater charges being capped at 10,000 gallons per month. MetCom Board Member Mike Thompson said this amounted to larger commercial users of the wastewater service being subsidized by smaller users. The revenue shortages were discussed at a joint meeting Tuesday between the MetCom board and the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County. It outlined again a continuing problem for MetCom, dwindling revenues com-

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bined with fewer customers willing to hook up to the utility for services. MetCom has worked in recent years to rein in its budgets while trying to keep rate increases stable but declining revenues meant that rates would continue to rise anyway. MetCom figures show its annual expenses have risen from 2014 at $12 million to about $13.5 million. “We’ve got to grow our customer base,” said MetCom Board Chair John Carey. “That’s the bottom line.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Town Continues Bonds for Ryken Construction

Town Council members are hoping for a traffic signal on Route 5 at Clark’s Rest.

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The Leonardtown Town Council decided to continue acting as a conduit for $19 million-worth of construction bonds for St. Mary’s Ryken High School. The town council agreed to act as a conduit applicant for the school last year to take advantage of federal economic development funds that ordinarily would not be accessible by a private entity. Though Leonardtown used its status as a municipality to apply for the bonds, it is not liable to pay any of the debt that was incurred by the school. The Xaverian Brothers school has embarked on a program to build a new athletic center on its campus but continuous heavy rains throughout the summer and

into the fall have slowed the progress of the project. The school negotiated with the purchaser of the bond, Old Line Bank, to extend the dead line for the first principal payment on the bond. “It really doesn’t affect the town at all,” said Lindsay Raeder, the acting bond counsel for Leonardtown. “The conduit debt does not put any burden on you.” Mary Joy Hurlburt, the president and CEO of St. Mary’s Ryken High School, said weather forecasts did not look favorable for construction in the short term but work would continue. “Four sides are up and hopefully the roof will be on by Christmas time,” Hurlburt said.

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In other news the town approved funding for a new traffic study for the intersection of Route 5 at the Clark’s Rest community. Town Administrator Laschelle McKay explained that a connector road would soon be completed linking Clark’s Rest to the Leonard’s Grant community on Hollywood Road. More traffic could be expected to move from Leonard’s Grant through Clark’s Rest with the construction of the new library and senior center over the next several years, she said, and a traffic light at the Route 5/Clark’s Rest intersection made sense.

The State Highway Administration (SHA) has signaled they would consider a traffic signal there if a study showed it was needful. McKay said a traffic signal there was important since that section of Route 5 is already undergoing a widening down to the entrance of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. “There could be more traffic coming through that intersection,” McKay said. “So the hope is that a new signal is warranted.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

Opportunity Zone Geared To Revitalize Lexington Park By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

A new federal program designed to allow investors with a capital gain, an increase in the value of property they own, for example, to take that return and invest in communities in need of revitalization could be a potent tool, the county’s top economic development official said. The county has been designated by the federal government to have one opportunity zone, also known as an o-zone, said Chris Kaselemis, the county’s director of economic development. “It’s a federally designated area throughout the nation where you can get a tax break if you have a capital gain,” Kaselemis said. “The result of the program is to get people to invest and improve the area.” The county has looked for strategies and methods to revitalize the downtown area of Lexington Park for years, but this new tool, newly offered by the Trump administration, Kaselemis said, could be a real cata-

lyst for change. Investors, either individuals with a capital gain or companies holding the same, could reinvest that money into either businesses or construction projects in Lexington Park; those investing for five years can get a tax break of 10 percent while those who invest for seven years can get an additional five percent tax break. The program offers options from tax deferments on payments to complete tax exemption. There are a total of 149 such new zones around Maryland, Kaselemis said; St. Mary’s County only received one due to the predominance of high incomes locally. Developers were not the only ones who could take advantage of the program, Kaselemis said, as single investors could buy a stake in a local small business to get the tax benefit. “A lot of people have a capital gain and are looking for something to do,” Kaselemis said. “It could be pretty transformative.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

Recreation and Parks Promotes Safety in Youth Sports An online resource now available for parents Are Your Kids Safe While Playing Youth Sports? There is a new tool to help you find out. An informational campaign educating parents on the importance of youth coach verification has launched. New signs have been installed in 6 parks encouraging parents to confirm the eligibility of their child’s coach. The signs include the statement “Is Your Coach On the List?” They also provide the Recreation & Parks website and QR code. The code allows parents to research the qualified coaches list from a mobile device. All youth sports league coaches and league representatives must pass a background check, complete concussion

awareness training and adhere to a code of conduct in order to coach in St. Mary’s County. They are then placed on the qualified coaches list available for viewing. “We are excited about this new option which helps ensure all athletes are being coached by qualified volunteers,” said Arthur Shepherd, Recreation and Parks Director To view the current list of qualified coaches go to: www.stmarysmd.com/ recreate/communitystandards Additional signs are scheduled to be placed by Fall 2019. St. Mary’s County PIO

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Elderly Pedestrian Struck, Killed On November 13, 2018, at 11:22 a.m. patrol units from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 22000 block of Chancellors Run Road in the area of Clipper Drive in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving pedestrians. Deputies arrived on scene and found a single vehicle had struck two pedestrians. The pedestrians were transported to area trauma centers, and one pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the medical facility. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit was contacted, and continued the investigation. Preliminary investigation determined a 2003 Dodge Dakota, operated by Hugo Neme Camelo, age 31 of Hollywood, was traveling north on Chancellors Run Road towards Three Notch Road, when Camelo struck two pedestrians. The pedestrians have been identified as Luz Aldave Frias, age 85, and Leandro Banaag Frias, age 87, both of Great Mills. Luz Frias and Leandro Frias were crossing the northbound lanes of Chancellors Run Road, when they were struck by the Dodge truck. Luz Frias was trans-

ported by ambulance to Prince George’s Trauma Center and Leandro Frias was flown by helicopter to Washington Hospital Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The operator of the vehicle reported no incapacitating injury. At this time, speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the collision. Anyone who witnessed the collision or any events leading to the collision, is asked to contact Corporal Vincent Pontorno at (301) 475-4200 extension *2337, or by email at Vincent.Pontorno@stmarysmd.com. Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment. For official news and information, follow the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Twitter @firstsheriff.

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Veteran’s Day Parade

Capt. Jason Hammond, Pax River NAS commander, marched in the parade with sailors under his command.

Local car clubs also took part in the parade of thousands.

Local officials and families of county residents lost in the nation’s wars were honored with by laying wreaths at Leonardtown’s war memorial.

Residents lined the streets of Leonardtown on Veterans Day to honor those who served.

Sheriff’s Office Motor Bike Patrol puts on a show for the crowd.

The Maryland State Police Color Guard.

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World War II reenactors honored the Greatest Generation at the parade.

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Thursday, November 15, 2018

2018 Annual Fall Craft Show Holiday Farm Guide Released to Be Held in Hollywood The Annual Fall Craft Show sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department will be held at the Hollywood Firehouse on Sunday, November 18th. The firehouse is located at 24801 Three Notch Road in Hollywood, MD. The Craft Show is open to shoppers and browsers from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and there is no admission fee. All available Vendor spaces are full. Applications are no longer being received for the waiting list. There are many returning vendors again this year and several new vendors who are participating in the Craft Show. The Vendors’ merchandise will feature handmade crafts, jewelry, clothing, art, Fall and Christmas decorations, pictures, cupcakes, wood carvings, decorative lights, floral arrangements, wreaths, ornaments, various Christmas items, decorative and repurposed dishes, crocheted and knitted items, ceramics, quilts, blankets, jerky, jelly, animal bandanas and accessories, hair bands and bows, dips, doll clothes, and so much more. The Ladies Auxiliary will have lunch items for sale during the Craft Show that will include, hamburgers, hotdogs, homemade beef barbecue sandwiches, homemade soup, and stuffed ham sand-

wiches. Stuffed ham will be available for purchase by the pound too. A dining area will be available for shoppers to sit and relax while eating their lunch. There will also be a bake sale with homemade goodies like cakes, pies, cookies, candy, and brownies that will be available for purchase from the Ladies Auxiliary. A box will be available to collect donations of non-perishable food items for the less fortunate in our community. Items collected will be given to the St. Mary’s Helping Hands Food Pantry for distribution. A local credit union has committed to providing their mobile ATM van on site to assist customers with their needs. The Craft Show is sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department. All proceeds from the Craft Show will benefit the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department to assist them in continuing to provide Fire protection to the community. For further information about the Fall Craft Show, please visit the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department’s website at Craftshow@hvfd7.com. Press Release

This year, celebrate the season ‘Southern Maryland Style’; find unique gifts, festive foods and drinks, plus holiday entertainment for the whole family from Southern Maryland’s family farms. The Holiday Farm Guide booklet, published annually by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), connects consumers with regional farms, as well as wineries and distilleries, aquaculture and seafood producers, restaurants and stores that offer a wide variety of products grown and produced right here in Southern Maryland, just in time for the holidays (and through the winter months). This year’s guide showcases over 80 farms and agriculture-related businesses in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties. Listings feature ‘choose and cut’ Christmas trees, quality meats (and turkeys), award-winning wines and spirits, freshly harvested oysters and seafood, farm-made cheese, baked goods, jams and pickles, unique woven accessories and clothing, plus farm tours and tastings and many more authentic Southern Maryland ‘festive finds’ for holiday entertainment and gift-giving. Find the “Holiday Farm Guide” now, to view or download, on the “Get

the Guides” page at SMADC.com. Starting early November, free copies of the printed guide will be available in limited quantities at participating farms, Southern Maryland public libraries and some regional welcome centers. For more information, and to find a full list of pick-up sites, visit “What’s New/ News and Announcements” at SMADC. com. Press Release from SMADC

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Thursday, November 15, 2018

Maryland’s Most Popular Hunting Season Runs Through Dec. 8 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces that the twoweek firearm hunting season for sika and white-tailed deer opens Nov. 24 and runs through Dec. 8. “The two-week firearms season remains our most popular hunting opportunity in the state,” Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Paul Peditto said. “More than one-third of the harvest occurs during this two-week season, which helps manage the state’s deer population.” Sunday deer hunting is available in all but three counties and remains a critical component to deer population management and recreational opportunities for all resident and visiting hunters. Hunters are encouraged to consult the 2018-2019 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping for recent changes to bag limits, regulations and registration procedures. During firearms season, Maryland requires deer hunters and their companions to wear daylight fluorescent orange or daylight fluorescent pink in one of the following manners: a cap of solid fluorescent daylight orange or pink; a vest or jacket containing back and front panels of at least 250 square inches of fluorescent daylight orange or pink; or an outer garment of camouflage daylight fluorescent orange or pink worn above the waist and containing at least 50 percent daylight fluorescent color.

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Hunters should carefully inspect all tree-stands and always wear a full-body safety harness while climbing in or out and while in the stand. The department strongly recommends using a sliding knot, commonly known as a prussic knot, attached to a line that is secured above the stand that allows the hunter to be safely tethered to the tree as soon as they leave the ground. Maryland hunters are encouraged to donate any extra deer they may harvest to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. New this year, hunters may claim a tax credit of up to $50 for each legally harvested deer that is processed and donated to a nonprofit food sharing program. The maximum credit in any one tax year is $200 per hunter. The approved form to claim this credit is available online. Maryland DNR Press Release

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Foot Care Important Part of Good Diabetes Care November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and the Wound Care Center at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital would like to remind patients living with diabetes how important it is to take care of themselves from head to toe. “Approximately a quarter of individuals living with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer,” said Lisa Nelson, RN, MHA CWCN, clinical program director of MedStar St. Mary’s Wound Healing Center. “Up to 24 percent of people with foot ulcers will end up having an amputation which can greatly affect their quality of life and increase their risk of death.” An estimated 30.3 million people in the United States (9.4 percent of the population) have diabetes; including 7.2 million who are unaware they are living with the disease. The percentage of adults with diabetes increases with age, reaching a high of 25.2 percent among those aged 65 years or older. In addition to age, risk factors for diabetes include diet, activity level, obesity and heredity. High blood sugar levels, poor circulation, immune systems issues, nerve damage and infection may contribute to a diabetic foot ulcer. “American’s diabetic population is expected to nearly double in the next decade,” Nelson said. “It is important people understand the risks and know the facts associated with diabetic foot ulcers because early intervention and help prevent limb loss.” The MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Wound Care Center recommends the following to help prevent diabetic foot ulcers: • Stop smoking immediately

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LSM Class Experiences Economic & Workforce Development in Southern Maryland The program was sponsored by the Calvert County Department of Economic Development and held at Sabre Systems, Inc. in Lexington Park. Ruthy Davis LSM ‘14, director of regional workforce and business development for Tri-County Council of Southern Maryland was the advocate for the session and planned the day’s events. The day opened with a welcome to Sabre Systems by Jamie Norris, vice president, National Defense Sector for Sabre. This was followed by a panel discussion on economic development current hot topics with the economic development office representatives from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties (Kelly Robertson-Slagle LSM’10, Marcia Keeth LSM’18, Chris Kaselemis). The class then explored the topic of diversifying the local economy with presentations by Matt Scassero, director of the University of Maryland Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site, and Matt Parker, senior agent associate for University of Maryland Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources. This discussion included the development of civilian and commercial unmanned aviation systems in the region and the growth of oyster aquaculture in the area. The morning concluded with Ellen Flowers-Fields LSM’09, regional director, southern region for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Flowers-Fields offered examples of supporting business development and growth through entrepreneurial communities through the SBDC. In the afternoon, Ruthy Davis and Rodney Giles, special programs coordinator for the Tri-County Council of Southern Maryland shared efforts by the Tri-County Council to meet the region’s demands for

workforce development. This session was followed by a tour of the JobSource American Job Center in Lexington Park by Davis and the JobSource Mobile Career Center, led by Hans Welch, mobile career center coordinator for the Tri-County Council. At the conclusion of the program day, the class adjourned to Pax River Ale House in Lexington Park for an after-hours social where they talked through the events of the day and met up with LSM grads. Leadership Southern Maryland is a nine-month

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2019 Woman of the Year and Tomorrow’s Woman Award Nominations Now Being Accepted The St. Mary’s County Commission for Women is in search of extraordinary and inspiring women in the community. Nominations for Woman of the Year and Tomorrow’s Woman are now being accepted. The awards recognize women who have made significant contributions to the local region through their volunteer service. Nominees will be recognized at the Women’s History Month Banquet on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. The Woman of the Year award recipient is someone who displays leadership, commitment and provides outstanding volunteer service to individuals or nonprofit organizations in the community. Previous nominees have included volunteers from local churches, libraries,

senior activity centers, hospitals, animal shelters, the NAACP and volunteer rescue squads. Tomorrow’s Woman celebrates young women who already are making a difference in St. Mary’s County. The award recipient is a current high school student, in grades 9 - 12, who has made an impact in the community through voluntary advocacy, leadership, or service. We encourage individuals, families, charities, educators, civic, community and religious organizations to recognize the work of the next generation by nominating a deserving candidate. To be eligible, nominations in both categories must recognize women who currently reside in St. Mary’s County and who have made a positive impact

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on the local community through volunteer work. Completed nominations forms must be submitted by Friday, February 1, 2019. Nomination forms are available at https://www.stmarysmd.com/boards/ A nomination form can also be requested by emailing commissionforwomen@ stmarysmd.com or by calling 301-4754200, ext. *1680. The Commission requests nominating organizations or individuals purchase a reservation for their nominee. Nominating an exceptional woman is

a great way to honor her hard work and effort in front of her family, friends, and community. Please share this invitation and help recognize the talented women here in St. Mary’s County. The St. Mary’s County Commission for Women is a volunteer-run committee appointed by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County. Their mission is to celebrate and support the county’s women through outreach, advocacy and service, to secure an equitable community for all. St. Mary’s County PIO

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Kaselemis Building T By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Before leaving his position as director of economic development for Tucson, Ariz. in 2015 Chris Kaselemis said he was careful about where he would go to continue his career in public service. “I told my wife I wanted a place where people want to be,” Kaselemis told The County Times. He found his place here in St. Mary’s, not only as a place where people are happy and proud to live but as a place looking to make a strong local economy even better. He came to St. Mary’s at a time when pieces of the economic puzzle were coming together; the local airport expansion was speeding up, there was a push to diversify the economy while taking advantage of the Navy’s presence and the county had become a center of excellence for unmanned and autonomous systems. The expansion of the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center and the subsequent takeover by the

University System of Maryland was on the horizon and the commissioner board saw the importance of not relying too heavily on defense spending after a bout with sequestration. Just last year the county’s first business incubator opened at the airport, designed to give support to start up businesses. Kaselemis doesn’t take credit for these events but he says he’s more than willing to take advantage of them to grow the local economy. He’s doing it by pinning the unique growth here to St. Mary’s County; one that bridges heritage and history with high-tech advancement. “We’re creating a brand that people are starting to recognize,” Kaselemis said. “Things have happened that are deliberate and at the same time organic. “Our job is to continue that momentum and carry it over the finish line.” Kaselemis remembered from his time in Tucson that public officials could balk at giving tax incentives to companies looking to relocate there or busi-

nesses who wanted to help revitalize down town areas as simply a giveaway. Here in St. Mary’s the county has a pro-business policy that Kaselemis said sets it up for success. “Economic development is a little bit of steak and a little bit of sizzle,” Kaselemis said. “Companies are looking for a pro-business environment. “Many places don’t have that message.” But Kaselemis’ job is not predicated on strict authority over what developments or businesses come to St. Mary’s, he relies on a softer approach. “We’re facilitators,” said Kaselemis. That includes helping businesses wanting to relocate here find a new site, advocating for tax and other business incentives and matching the assets the county has to the right new businesses. His office of just eight people, aside from looking for new businesses to attract here, helps them work through the zoning process with the Department of Land Use and Growth Management and water and sewer service with the Metropolitan Commission.

Chris Kaselemis, county economic development director looks over a waterborne rescue drone at the UAS Test Site with its director Matt Scassero.

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The St. Mary’s Brand “It can make a difference,” Kaselemis said. “It’s nice to have a liaison with the county government.” Outgoing County Commissioner Tom Jarboe praised Kaselemis as understanding that St. Mary’s needed to look to similar communities, such as Huntsville, Alabama, for ideas on how to leverage the military economy to civilian prosperity. When he arrived in St. Mary’s, Jarboe said commissioners took Kaselemis on a trip to Huntsville, only to find out Kaselemis has already been there while working for Tucson. “He introduced me to people,” Jarboe said. “He understands the different economic models out there. “He understood that we didn’t need more of the same, we needed something new. I’ve been very happy with his performance.” Kaselemis said the county’s adoption of a strategic plan focusing on an innovation-driven economy is now one of its key assets in attracting companies and start-ups that want to take advantage of the nascent technological advancements that have always been

a part of naval aviation and the defense industry in general. The plan calls for the county to focus on growing advanced manufacturing facilities, unmanned and autonomous systems as well as repair and modification facilities for aircraft. The Pax Aero initiative at the county airport has already begun this endeavor. But the plan also puts a focus on growing and emphasizing the county’s rural character through agriculture and aquaculture as well as its natural beauty for tourism. Having the plan set the county on a course of economic diversity it had never trodden before; it now has a vision for change. “We’re much more focused on what we need to do,” Kaselemis said. “The vision is growing these industries, attracting these young workers… and support what’s going on at the base.” No matter how much the county can diversify its own economy, he said, it can never forget its roots

with Patuxent River Naval Air Station. The technology transfer office on base is operating more than before, he said, in licensing non-classified technology for use in the civilian market. “We’re not dumb,” Kaselemis said. “Pax River [NAS] is our bread and butter. “We have a lot of smart people here who are highly educated.” For Kaselemis, the key now for St. Mary’s is to capitalize on her successes, to continue to grow and diversify its business base and make it a center for excellence both for technology and higher education. “Our job is to get the word out about what we have to offer,” Kaselemis said. “I don’t believe in a steady economy. “You’re either growing your economy or you’re losing it.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

An artist’s rendering of the planned Third Building at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center.the planned Third Building at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center.

Kaselemis and Scassero examine a tracking system for aerial drones.

Kaselemis next to a jet housed in a hangar behind the county’s first business incubator.

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Schools Continue Playground Improvements Greenview Knolls Project Approved By Dick Myers Editor

St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ plan to Improve the playgrounds at all elementary schools is continuing, with Greenview Knolls the next school on the list. At the school board’s Nov.14 meeting, a contract was approved to begin that work. The $105,071.56 contract was awarded to Playground Specialists, Inc. of Frederick, MD, a company that has completed other playground restorations for the county. The county piggybacked onto a contract already in existence with the Houston-Galveston Area Council. That is a common practice with the school system instead of going out for individual bids on each project. According to Larry Hartwick, the school system’s head of Design & Construction, Greenview Knolls will be the 12th elementary school playground project, with only Leonardtown, Green Holly and George Washington Carver remaining to be done. Construction at Greenview Knolls is expected to begin shortly and be completed by February, weather permitting. The Greenview Knolls project involves purchasing new Playworld equipment that has been installed at other schools. Hartwick said the school system had found it advantageous to use standardized equipment to help with maintenance. He said the equipment has proven to be very durable. In the past year, Playworld equipment has been used at Piney Point, Benjamin Banneker and Lexington Park elementary schools. In addition to the playground equipment in three

playgrounds at the school, all of the current surfaces will be repaved with material made of compacted wood chips. Hartwick said it would take about a month for the new surfaces to settle and after that they would be hard enough to be Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compatible. Most of the equipment will also be ADA accessible.

The money for the bid awarded by the school board comes out of an account for “play yard improvements” that had a balance of $304,350. Hartwick said additional monies would be put into next year’s budget to complete the elementary school projects. dickmyers@countytimes.net

CSM Students Tackle Real-World Cyber Threats College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students recently participated in the launch of Cyber Fast Track Maryland, a new program established to help close a widening gap of job openings in the cybersecurity field. The free, one-day event was tailored for Maryland community college students to give them a chance to show off their skills and meet with cybersecurity experts from Cisco, IBM, GEICO, Vanguard and Fannie Mae, to name a few. Cybersecurity Ventures in its Cybersecurity Jobs Report for 2018-2021 predicted 3.5 million cybersecurity job openings by 2021. The company recently published an article by Brian Fonseca, of the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy at Florida International University’s Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, who called upon educational institutions, industry and government to collaborate in addressing the “challenging skills gap that has caused a global shortage of professionals.” “For far too long the skills gap — or the mismatch between the skills employers are looking for and the skills potential employees have — has dominated conversations between higher education and industry,” Fonseca wrote. “One thing is clear: To fill this need, our higher educational institutions, industry and government agencies must work together. If what we are doing is not working for our students — or the good of society — it’s time to rethink education and how we prepare students.” That is where Cyber Fast Track Maryland comes in. During the event held at the Germantown Campus of Montgomery College, students from all over the state engaged in online games filled with hours of real-world cybersecurity challenges. As students worked through the levels, they tackled realistic examples of security

From left, CSM students Jeremy Foster, Netsanet “Netsy” Deribe, Aljan Tablizo, CSM Instructor Wendy Hayes, students Gage Beavan, Cody Hight, Samala “Sam” Howard, Jeremy Plum, Myea Kelly, William “Preston” Fouch and Usaamah “Sammy” AlFarooq recently participated in the launch of Cyber Fast Track Maryland, a new program established to help close a widening gap of job openings in the cybersecurity field.

tests and threats faced by cybersecurity practitioners in the field while professionals stood nearby ready to assist and answer questions. There were individual and team challenges rewarded with prizes throughout the day. Students representing CSM at the Cyber Fast Track Maryland event were Aljan Tablizo, Myea Kelly, Jeremy Foster, Samala Howard, Netsanet Deribe, Jeremy Plum, Gage Beavan, Usaamah Al-Farooq, Cody Hight and William “Preston” Fouch. “Cybersecurity professionals are in great demand,” confirmed CSM Business, Technology, and Public Service Division Chair Bernice Brezina. “Programs like the Cyber Fast Track Maryland help us attract and support those students who have voiced interest in this exciting field.”

Cyber Fast Track is a SANS Institute program enabled by funding from the Maryland Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) EARN Program. Montgomery College and 13 Maryland employers are helping to make the program successful. CSM is a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. This program has been designated as a Center of Academic Excellence for two-year schools (CAE-2Y) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). For information about the CyberHawks, email DaphneP@cmsd.edu. For information about CSM’s cybersecurity program, visit http://www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/cyber-center. Press Release from CSM

Thursday, November 15, 2018

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Solomons Christmas Walk Back for 34th Year Newtowne

Payers Present Holiday Comedy ‘Christmas Belles’

Holiday festivities will begin with a stroll through the luminaria lit streets during the annual Solomons Christmas Walk on Friday, December 7, and Saturday, December 8, from 6 – 9 p.m. In addition to all of the activities on the island, enjoy Annmarie Garden in Lights and the ever-popular lighted boat parade in Solomons. The Calvert Marine Museum is offering its own holiday delights for visitors of all ages – and admission is FREE! On both Friday and Saturday evening at the Calvert Marine Museum, enjoy local musical entertainment:

Friday, December 7 Solomons Christmas Walk Santa with children. The Solomons Christmas Walk is fun for all ages! 6 – 7 p.m. COSMIC Flute Choir 7 – 8 p.m. Patuxent Voices 8 – 9 p.m. Calvert and Patuxent High School Chamber Orchestras Saturday, December 8 6 – 7 p.m. Bruce Rider & Friends 7 – 8 p.m. Patuxent High School Carolers 8 – 9 p.m. Sax Appeal Santa and “Squeak” the museum otter, will visit and spread holiday cheer. Children can create a holiday craft to take home. Enjoy punch and cookies on Friday and Santa’s Coffee House on Saturday featuring complimentary coffee, hot cocoa, and holiday cookies. Shop locally in the Museum Store for high-quality gifts that will please everyone on your holiday list. Many items are made in America. Museum members receive 20% off all weekend. The store will be open both nights from 6 – 9 p.m. and is stocked with a unique collection of clothing, hostess gifts, hundreds of regional books, unique holiday cards, custom mugs, Carvel Hall crab knives, beautiful jewelry, gourmet snacks, ornaments galore, and plenty of stocking stuffers. To learn more about the Solomons Christmas Walk, visit the website at: http://solomonsmaryland.com/solomons-christmas-walk.html. Press Release from CMM

The Newtowne Players will present the Jones Hope Wooten comedy “Christmas Belles” from November 30 to December 16. Performances will be Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3:30 p.m. The play will be presented at the Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for seniors, students and military; and $10 for children age 12 and under. Thursdays only, all seats are $10. All tickets may be purchased online at www.newtowneplayers.org, or by calling 301-737-5447. “Christmas Belles” tells of Christmastime in the small town of Fayro, Texas. The church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. Their hilarious holiday journey through a misadventure-filled Christmas Eve is guaranteed to bring joy to your world! Press Release from Newtowne Players

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Digging Deeper Life is fast, faster than ever. We are connected…constantly. Attention spans are shrinking. Patience is thin. Information better be condensed into a headline, a hyperlink, a slideshow or a brief video, otherwise…don’t bother. I’ve lost half my readers already. Superficial facts produce superficial and often inadequate knowledge. We are aware, but are we informed? What are we missing? A lot… Hunter S. Thompson, one of my favorite writers, is best known for popularizing Gonzo journalism. He is famous for embedding himself within the Hell’s Angels (and the resulting novel), coining the phrase “fear and loathing” and embracing the nation’s drug culture – both personally and in his writing. In perhaps his most well-known book (and movie), Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Thompson took readers on a dizzying ride into the Nevada desert in search of the American dream. It was a wild collection of drug-induced hallucinations and debauchery that left the line between fantasy and reality indistinguishable. At the end, it leaves the reader wondering what exactly they just read. Could it be real? What kind of mind creates such actual and literary mayhem? Much of Thompson’s writing followed a similar script. The raw brilliance is obvious, but the sheer madness is what immediately sticks. That is both Thompson’s gift and his curse. His wildly entertaining work is marked by quick, intense introductions (suggestion: read…or reread…the opening to Hell’s Angels) irresistible hooks – and relentless unfolding chaos. It is all so outrageous that it feels surreal – screeds penned by a semi-sane/semi-mad genius lost between fact and fiction. Thompson is so good at wreaking havoc with words that is easy to dismiss him as a purveyor of the absurd. But to accept Thompson as just that is to dismiss half his story. As Timothy Denevi passionately argues in his recent book Freak Kingdom, Thompson’s political writing, starting after John F. Kennedy’s assassination and continuing into the Nixon administration is arguably his best and certainly his most historically important work. Thompson’s coverage of the 1968 and 1972 presidential

campaigns and biting criticism of Nixon, in particular, is as relevant today as it was when it first flew from his typewriter. It is an odd connection, but like Thompson, the most substantive aspects of sports often get crowded out by seductive statistics, flashy plays, tweets and clickbait. The evidence is extensive, but for the sake of brevity, I’ll limit it to a quarterback, an NFL owner, a few professional teams and an NHL raffle. The quarterback: Drew Brees. Yes, he’s a Hall of Famer and among the best of his generation. Undersold? Indeed. Brees is the New Orleans Saints and, in the end, he will have meant as much to The Big Easy as Louis Armstrong (well, almost). Brees is 39 years old. His time on the field is short. Player-city marriages like this are rare. Enjoy it. Appreciate it. The owner: Paul Allen, the former Seattle Seahawks owner, passed away last month. He is best known as Microsoft co-founder and savior of the Seahawks franchise in the Pacific Northwest. But his legacy will be this: he arranged for the proceeds of the sale of the franchise – estimated at over $2B - to go completely to his charity, The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. The Teams: Given recent and ongoing events in their communities, do you think the professional teams in California and Pittsburgh are playing for more wins on the field? As an example, Rams offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth donated last week’s game check to the victims of the Thousand Oaks shooting. The Raffle: The Capitals hold 50/50 raffles at home games – a hohum promotion…until it wasn’t. In a recent game against the hated Penguins, the winning Caps fan donated the haul - $19k – to the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill, PA. The Message: Dig a little deeper. Read beyond the headlines. Pierce through the force-fed stuff (which is often designed to distract and provoke). Wrestle conventional wisdom. Find substance…or at least a quarterback, a billionaire owner, a couple of teams or an unknown fan that, through their character, compassion and decency, make you smile. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com

Thursday, November 15, 2018

The Tackle Box Fishing Report

Michele Chelednik with a 30 inch striper that took a Diawa SP Minnow lure at Cedar Point Rip this week.

A happy party returns with stripers from a day fishing with Capt. Greg Buckner.

By Ken and Linda Lamb Contributing Writers

There were two stripers caught trolling in the bay near Smith Point on Saturday. These fish were 39 and 38 inches, and are the largest I have heard of this fall season. This is the location where we would expect sea-run stripers in the 40 to 50 inch range. The fish may have come in from the Atlantic, but could have been the out-sized version of our domestic stock. There were no sea lice on the fish which is a sign of ocean fish. Breaking fish are east of buoy 72 stretching out north and south for miles. Capt. Brady Bounds ‘on the “Miss Lena” counted six separate flocks of gulls indicating that many distinct

schools of rockfish on Monday this week. His party caught plenty in the 22 to 28 inch range on bucktails fished below the smaller breakers on the surface. There are still stripers on structure in the shallower water. Trollers are doing well in the Patuxent and Potomac on the oyster bars. The small umbrellas rigged with smaller lures are hot. Look for the ones made by Doug’s Lures, June Bug, or Hard Head Custom Baits. There were some fish caught in the mouth of the Patuxent by lure casters and bait fishermen from the shore, but the fish are now trending to deeper water. Crappie, bass, and pickerel are all active in St. Mary’s Lake.

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PROTECT YOUR BENEFICIARIES AGAINST In Our Community INSURANCE COMPANIES Many people purchase life insurance to provide cash to their loved ones when they die. They pay premiums for years on these policies and fully expect that their beneficiaries will receive the payouts on these policies promptly. In a shocking report, “Sixty Minutes” highlighted the actions of major insurance companies (all the names we know) in delaying or not paying death benefits to beneficiaries. After all, the longer the insurance company takes to pay out death benefits, the more money they make from investing the cash. How can this happen? Easily. If you have designated a beneficiary for your life insurance policy and have not told that beneficiary they will receive a death benefit payout when you die, insurance companies take the position that they are under no obligation to go looking for your beneficiary. The beneficiary must contact the insurance company with a copy of your death certificate to obtain the payout. So, not telling a beneficiary that they are a beneficiary and that, to obtain a payout, they must take action to advise the insurance company of your death, defeats the purpose of having life insurance. What should you do to protect your beneficiaries? Step 1: GET a copy of your beneficiary designation from your life insurance company. While you are doing that, take a look at whom you have designated as a beneficiary and make sure it’s what you want. It is easy to change a beneficiary. Every insurance company will send you a change of beneficiary form but you have to ask for it. Step 2: TELL your beneficiary that they are the designated beneficiary for your life insurance policy. Give them the name of the life insurance company, their address, and a copy of the beneficiary designation. Step 3: ADVISE the Beneficiary that, upon your death, they must send a written request to the insurance company for the death benefit, including a copy of your death certificate, along with a copy of the beneficiary designation and proof (through a picture ID) that they are the beneficiary you have named. Send this by certified mail, return receipt requested so you have proof you have advised the company. Step 4: If the insurance company does not respond promptly to the beneficiary’s written request for death benefits, seek the advice of an attorney. In the vast majority of cases, there is no excuse for unreasonable delays in paying death benefits. It gets worse. In a whole life insurance policy, the customer builds up a cash value to the policy. This is like a savings account. Consumers can borrow money from their policies and beneficiaries get the death payouts and built up savings in a policy when the insured person dies. Here is the problem. The insurance company can deduct the cost of the premiums for these whole life policies from the savings account in the policy. When someone dies, if the insurance company is not notified (or claims they are not notified), the insurance company can use all the savings in the policy to continue to pay premiums even though the insured has died. The entire value of the policy can be depleted to zero if the insurance company is not formally notified of the insured’s death. Again, the only way to avoid this is to advise the insurance company in writing (by certified mail, return receipt requested) that the insured has died and death benefits are claimed by a beneficiary. Beneficiary designations are important and change over time. Keep your beneficiary designations up to date. So many people forget the names of those they have designated as beneficiaries—from parents, now deceased, to ex-spouses. Once you have updated the names of your beneficiaries, tell your beneficiaries that they have been named by you to receive death benefits and tell them what they need to do to collect those benefits. Finally, put all your beneficiary forms with instructions for your beneficiaries in a safe place with your will, trust and other important documents. Don’t have a will, trust, power of attorney or living will? Get these critical documents to protect yourself and your loved ones. Join me for a discussion about estate planning. Call 301-855-2246 to set up an appointment for a free consultation. Looking forward to meeting you. Striegel & Baddour is a law firm focused on Estate and Business Planning located in NorthBeach with appointment locations in Hollywood and Annapolis. Nothing in the following article represents legal advice. Readers are urged to consult their legal counsel. By Lyn Striegel

“A Little ‘bout this, a little ‘bout that” My Husband says I’ve been a bit on edge lately, well actually the word he used begins with a B and ends with a Y. I want to tell him that if he would just quit doing aggravating things I would be fine. Sounds like typical marriage stuff to me. Do you think it is something that will go away? I seem to be complaining about cars on the road and TV, and things like, “Why don’t they do this instead on the news, or why don’t they do such and such? Why am I getting so aggravated? Though I think I know why, we’ve talked about this before it’s the big “M” word I suppose. When does this end? Also, My husband was talking about how when he gets on social media that he gets tired of seeing how everybody gets along so well and so happy and then you find out a month or so later they’re getting a divorce and you wonder what happened. I told my husband he doesn’t have to worry about that with me since everything gets put right out there and written about. if I’m aggravated with you or if you’re aggravated with me everyone knows it, poor man. Like my mother and I were, we argue it out until the bitter end and then it’s over and forgotten about. Then we get ready to go on to the next argument or aggravation. Now onto happy things. Our 17th wedding anniversary is this Saturday, and as we have for the last 6 years, we will spend it at The Tides Inn in Irvington, Virginia. There is a wonderful, mostly indoor wine festival called Taste by the Bay That we love. They take such good care of you there. Every night There are S’mores by this huge fire pit, and fresh-baked cookies with milk inside in the fireplace room. It is so relaxing after the last few crazy months. Everyone else goes on their vacations in the summer, but when you are married to a pool man, you go in the fall or winter. Luckily fall is my favorite time of year. And I was a little worried about this fall season at first because the leaves were looking lifeless and dropping fast, but then all of a sudden we finally got to see some beautiful, golden leaf colors. I would hate to miss the autumn blaze of color. The house is partially decorated, but tonight I want to have it looking like we are living in the middle of a fall-toned forest. The candles will be out and all the fall pillows. I’d love to see photos of how you have decorated. I noticed a few Christmas trees up in bay windows already too. I am not ready for Christmas. Another bright side of this time of year are oysters! Last night, we found out a very important, tasty fact: Leftover, previously steamed oysters which have been refrigerated can indeed be quick-fried and are delicious. My husband fried them perfectly, and with his special cocktail sauce it was quite a treat when I got home from work. I think I might need to work everyday like when I had the shop since he is such a great cook. In fact, with Thanksgiving upon us, we both will be cooking and baking a lot. As it is with blended families, we will have two Thanksgivings; my family in Virginia and one here with my husband’s side. Of course, there are family specialties we each have to make. I love having two big turkey dinners. I do feel grateful for that and so many other things in my life. I believe I just wrote myself into a better attitude. I hope my husband can find another, better word to describe me now that starts in B and ends in Y. How about a “beautifully” imperfect woman? I like that. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook

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Thanks from Bluegrass for Hospice To the Editor: On Saturday October 27, Bluegrass for Hospice-2018 took place once again. It was held at the Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills, MD. In spite of the early morning rain, the later of the day turned out a fun crowd of about 400. We made $27,873.85 for the Hospice of St. Mary’s, Hospice House. Bluegrass for Hospice is an event that I am passionate about. I started it 10 years ago to honor my Grandfathers, William Armsworthy & Bubba Copsey, who passed away in 2007, just two days apart. Since that time, I have lost many love ones who were under Hospice Care with most recently my Grandmothers, Evelyn Armsworthy and last year Connie Copsey. A lot of work goes into this event each year. There are many volunteers, business’s, and bands that help. Some of these people have been dedicated since the 1st event. Thank you…., most importantly, the sponsors: Karen & John Garner, Century 21 New Millennium-Jan Barnes-Agent, McGrew Equipment Company, John Felicitas & Christine Wray, Associated Insurances Centers, Bob Taylor Engineering, Eagle Systems, FGS, Danny Miedzinski & Son Excavating, St. Mary’s County Arts Council, ABC Liquors & Lounge, Chief’s Neighborhood Bar, Stanley & Joanie Williams, Aloft Solutions, Quality Built Homes, Guy Distributing Co, John R. Bean Construction & Home Improvement N’ Stuff, Luke M. Morgan, DDS & Associates, Hancock Refrigera-

tion, Dugan, McKissick, & Longmore, Jahn Corporation, Indian Bridge Kennels & Suites, Anne and Ernie Bell, W. M. Davis, and Community Bank of the Chesapeake, along with Dean Lumber Co. A & G Electric, Southern Maryland Women’s Healthcare, Taylor Gas Company, Parrans Flooring Center, C & C Plumbing & Septic, J. F. Taylor, Donna’s Tax Service, Patuxent Dental, Metro Restaurant & Janitorial Supplies, State Farm Insurance-Phil Riehl-Agent, Stephen D. Mattingly Insurance, Cedar Point Federal Credit Union, Clarke Consulting, Kieyos, St. Mary’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Vidsec Systems, Charles C. Reel M.D., Dyson Building Center, Dorsey Law Firm, Phocus Video Communications, Sabre Systems, Franzen Realtors, and Bell Boys Bus Service. Thanks to the LaQuinta Inn’s & Suites for being our official “Bluegrass” hotel, and thanks to the County Times newspapers. I’d like to thank each of the local bands who donated their performance. Without them, there wouldn’t be an event. Thanks to Bubby Abell & Spoon Creek, California Ramblers, David Norris & the Dixie Ramblers, 15 Strings, Recycled Bluegrass, and my band, Eastern Tradition. Thanks to Troy Jones for providing sound. Thanks for your generosity, the many businesses and to the Amish-Mennonite Community in St. Mary’s County who donated the silent auction and door prize items. A special ‘thank you’ goes out to my Dad, Johnny Armsworthy who spent countless hours and miles getting these items and Tina Williams who pours her heart into this task as well (I

couldn’t do it without you two). Another thank you goes out to Dave Robinson for getting folks safely to and from their cars. Thanks to another important group, the volunteers: Marsha Anderson, Kayla Armer, Jim Bailey, Cindy Beakes, Sydna Buckmaster, Alex Castro, Chesapeake Wholesale, Ikia Christian, Charlene Cusic, Nathan Fenwick, Terri Ferguson, Pam Ferris, Suzanne Henderson, Christine Hill, Debbie Johnson, Lynn’s Catering, McCormick Spice Company, Tammy McGinnis, Debbie Morgan, Elissa Norris, Woody Norris, John Potts, Patty Raley, Vince & Pat Roche, Jody at Sheetz in Great Mills, Jack Tippett, Ed Vogt of the Eastern Shore Bluegrass Assoc., Frannie & Judy Woodburn. Thanks to Jesse & Kerry of the Printing Press for their dedication to me and this event ever since the beginning. And finally, a big thanks to Bubby Knott and Mickey for providing the Flat Iron Farm and to my wife, Michelle Armsworthy for all her hard work, dedication, and continued support!!! If I forgot someone, I apologize. It could have been just one small favor or something that you did for the event months ago, but please know that your help and commitment was greatly appreciated. Non-perishable food items were collected for the Helping Hands Food Pantry and on their behalf, I’d like to say thank you for your generosity in giving. Thank you for supporting live Bluegrass music! Jay Armsworthy Bluegrass for Hospice Event Promoter/Coordinator

Has it Really Come to This? To the Editor

I was an Election Judge at Evergreen Elementary School during this month’s general election. It’s always great to see young, first-time voters joining us in this great exercise. I applaud all the young people who came out! We had a young lady, first-time voter, come to the check-in line looking a bit concerned. She asked us if it was always like this “ having to walk through the groups of people yelling and screaming at each other in the parking lot.” What? We asked her to explain, and she said that there were groups of people in the

tents yelling and calling each other ugly names out in the parking lot. Campaign volunteers for opposing groups were actually shouting profanities at each other! We were quite busy at that particular moment; we apologized to her and asked her not to let this deter her in the future. Later, when there was finally a slow period in the gym, one of the other Election Judges walked out there and sure enough, they were still at it. The Judge had to get their attention and tell them to knock it off, they were annoying and offending the public who just wanted to cast their votes! Has it really come to this in St. Mary’s County, too?

I’m writing to ask all local politicians running for office to PLEASE provide instruction to your volunteers on how to behave in public. Apparently, they are unaware that hollering and swearing at your opponents does NOTHING to forward your cause. Rather, it will truly turn voters away from choosing you. To all campaign volunteers: it would behoove you to behave in a positive and professional manner! Election Judges don’t need to act as your parents, too. Respectfully, Sue Lyddon Hayes Leonardtown, MD

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Navy Reservists Boost Aircraft Readiness Tapping into the expertise of the Naval Reserve is one way Fleet Readiness Centers are improving aviation readiness. A seven-member team of Reserve Sailors recently proved its mettle, increasing throughput at Fleet Readiness Center Northwest (FRCNW) by more than 10 percent over a recent two-week period. “We were able to insert the Reservists into our current schedule,” said Tommy Moore, FRCNW Depot Team Lead. “They were extremely eager and effective with the tasks assigned to them for aircraft Planned Maintenance Inspection (PMI) intake. This allowed my team to move artisans to other projects, complete additional work and accelerate the return of aircraft back the fleet.” The Sailors are part of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Reserve Program FRC Reserve unit and were supporting a readiness initiative called Induction to Return-to-Fly, or I2Fly. I2Fly takes advantage of the Reserve’s surge capacity and its maintainers’ experience in the areas of aviation machining, aviation structural mechanics, aviation structural mechanics– safety equipment and aviation electronics to support planned maintenance activities and increase the speed of aircraft repair throughput. As a result, FRCs have improved turnaround times as well as minimized impact to the flight line. At FRCNW, the Reservists provided maintenance support from August 27 until September 8, cleaning aircraft surfaces and removing ailerons, aircraft panels and sealants. “During this time, with the assistance of the Reservists, we completed nine in-service repairs and three modifications while staying on or ahead of schedule for the completion of the PMI events,” Moore said. “By my calculations, we had an increase throughput of depotlevel maintenance by 11 percent which would not have been possible without the additional maintainers.” Capt. Shawn Denihan, commander, FRC Reserve, said the Reserve Sailors come ready to work. “They have the skills and experience and are eager to get to work,” he said. Another team of nine Reservists reported to FRC-

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NW on October 28 and will provide assistance until November 17. FRC Mid-Atlantic (FRCMA) has also benefited from Reserve support in the past year. Two FRC Reserve Sailors provided more than 25 working days to FRCMA Site Norfolk, Virginia, resulting in the increased availability of more than 1,000 articles of gear for the fleet and helped process in excess of 350 work orders. At FRCMA Site Oceana, Virginia, one Reserve Sailor completed the breakdown, inspection and build-up of 110 MH-53, MH-60, E-2 Hawkeye/C-2 Greyhound and V-22 Osprey tire and wheel assemblies, and the list of successes goes on.

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“Every item an FRC Reserve Sailor can help us repair and return to the Fleet makes us more capable of performing our mission,” said Fleet Readiness Centers commander, Rear Adm. Michael Zarkowski. “Sometimes it’s that one-more-item that determines if a weapon system is mission capable.” During fiscal year 2018, FRC-Reserve Sailors executed more than 2,600 man-days of direct operational support to COMFRC, NAVAIR, and other Fleet customers.

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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.

Lila Doris Martin

Doris was born to Frances E. White, Sr. and Mary Sing White on December 29, 1932. She also stayed with her grandparents Charles White Sr. and Ella King White as a young girl and they always took her to church. After graduating from Flandreau High School, Flandreau South Dakota, Doris left to go to nursing school in Nebraska. After a few months she decided to join the U. S. Navy. Doris joined the Navy and met her future husband, Max Martin in boot camp at Naval Station Bainbridge. Doris was a Yeoman in the Navy (clerical work) during the Korean War and received the National Defense Service Medal. When she got out of the Navy she was a homemaker and raised two children, Rob and Janet. She worked at Jean’s Sportswear and later became a substitute teacher at Banneker Elementary School. She is survived

by her son Rob (Laura) and two grandchildren, Christina Mix (John) of Urbana, MD and Jessica Ott (Kelly) of Nashville, Tenn. Her daughter Janet, preceded her in death in 1999 due to breast cancer. As a Navy wife of 65 years, Doris always took care of her household as her husband Max, traveled the world protecting our country. He served on the battleship USS Mississippi, and flew P2s to Malta, North Africa, Turkey, Rota Spain, Naples Italy, Signally, Sicily. They moved to NAOTS Chincoteague, VA, then went to Norfolk, VA and finally NAS PAX River, in southern MD where they retired. Max went to Vietnam in 1967 and once again Doris took care of the family until he returned. She lived in Sisseton, South Dakota, Hedgesville, West VA and St Mary’s county until her death. Doris enjoyed driving to the beach and wrote poetry as she listened to the waves crashing on the shore and smelt the salt water. She wrote poetry until Rheumatoid Arthritis crippled her hands which kept her from doing that. Doris was a long-time member of Faith Tabernacle Church, Baltimore, MD. She listened to Reverend R.G. Hardy on the radio and would ride the bus several hours to Baltimore, from southern MD, by herself. Eventually, Doris was able to attend the Faith Tabernacle church regularly when her son got his driver’s license and could drive her there. Until her last days, Doris read her

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Bible every night. Doris was always proud that she served in the military protecting our country. She was a Charter Member of the Women in Military Service for America (Women’s Memorial) Arlington, Va. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.

thank her various doctors and caregivers for their love and care for her. May she find peace in eternal life. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

John Jackson Raley Jr.,

Brenda Lee Bassford

Mrs. Brenda Lee Bassford died peacefully surrounded by her closest family and friends on November 5th 2018 at the age of 58. Brenda is survived by her two daughters, Annie Bassford and Ruby Bassford, as well as her step-son Charlie Bassford and her three grandchildren, Katie Bassford, Chelsea Bassford and Liam Bassford. She is also survived by her two brothers, Edward and Steven O’Neil. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles Carroll “Charlie B” Bassford, her sister Pamela, and her parents Beverly and Roderick “Stubs” O’Neil. Brenda was born on February 13th, 1960 in St. Inigoes, MD to Beverly and Roderick O’Neil. She graduated from Frostburg University with an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Curriculum Planning from Western Maryland. She was married to her husband, Charlie B, for over 30 happy years. Her children remember her as an incredibly loving, patient, kind, and giving mother who encouraged all of their endeavors. Not only was she remembered this way to her close family and friends, but also she was remembered as an outgoing and dedicated community member. Brenda was accomplished as an amazing educator for 30 years, loved and taught by many, at Ridge Elementary and Hurlock Elementary. She was honored by the American Legion as Teacher of the Year, recognized for her dedication and passion for changing the lives of her students. Additionally, Brenda was an active member of the American Legion, Post 255, and Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Mary’s City. She loved to travel and spend her free time at the beach. She loved chocolate ice-cream, would start a conversation with anyone who happened to walk by and is remembered for her beautiful smile and long hair. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Trinity Episcopal Church for all of their support. The family would also like to

John Jackson Raley Jr., 72, of Valley Lee, MD passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 27, 1946 in Leonardtown, MD to the late John Jackson Raley, Sr. and Eva Elizabeth “Sally” Burroughs Raley. John was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. On February 27, 1968 he was drafted in the United States Army and proudly served his country in the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge on October 4, 1969. During his service he earned the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal. John was a 1974 graduate of St. Mary’s College and was proud that his children are alumni as well. In his early years, jobs included working on his grandparent’s tobacco farm, construction with his father, as a janitor for B & B Maintenance, as a Jr. Firemen for the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, and for the USDA Soil Conservation Service. From 1977 to 2005, John was a dedicated employee of the State of Maryland, Department of Social Services, eventually advancing to the position of Program Manager-Welfare Reform and developed a model of data collection for the state. On May 5, 1979 John married his wife, Denise Golden Raley, and they celebrated over 39 wonderful years of marriage in their unique A-Frame house by the Potomac River. In retirement, he and his wife enjoyed traveling to America’s National Parks, with his favorite area being the Southwest. They traveled to Italy where they learned wood fired pizza making, which they continued to practice at home. John’s love and knowledge of history inspired trips to England, Scotland, Normandy (FR), Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, and Germany. He also enjoyed family trips to Niagara Falls, the Caribbean, Northern California, and Alaska. His hobbies through the years included boating, fishing, camping, skiing, scuba diving, caving, and playing sports. “John-

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ny” won many dance contests and was a professional on the air guitar. He faithfully went to the Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival held at Sandy Point State Park every year. John was a season ticket holder for the Washington Redskins from 1999 to 2013. He was an avid baseball fan, first for the Washington Senators, and then the Washington Nationals. John’s family was his greatest joy! He especially loved the time he spent with his children and grandchildren. Affectionately known by his grandchildren as “Granddad and D-Dad,” he liked to play with them on the beach, read them books with dramatic expression, and go boating and fishing. With an animated style, John was always the best storyteller to friends and family. He was also known by his friends and neighbors as the “Mayor” because he helped them look after their summer homes and was up on the latest news of the neighborhood since he befriended everyone. He was also called the “Pied Piper” because he was a kid at heart and children gravitated to him. John was an unforgettable character who you could call on and count on. He was a jack of all trades and quite the handy man. He enjoyed doing his own home renovations, car maintenance, wood cutting, and lawn care. He supported the local community as a member of the American Legion and as a volunteer with St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen, United Way, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters. He served for several years on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers/ Big Sisters and earned the Volunteer of the Year award at the Soup Kitchen in 2015. In addition to his beloved wife Denise, he is also survived by his son John Ryan Raley (Lisa) of Edgewater, MD and daughter Sarah Golden Raley-Dale (Mark) of Valley Lee, MD; his siblings: Esther Redman of Annapolis; MD, Charles Raley of Mechanicsville, MD; Betsy Norris of Towson, MD; Ray Raley (Kathie) of Mechanicsville, MD, Mollie Raley Hall (Steve) of Dover, DE; and Jackie King (Steve) of Catonsville, MD; his grandchildren: Jordan and Kendal Raley, and Zara and Alora Dale; his close family friend, Colin McHugh; his godson, Joshua Brown; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650; St. Mary’s Caring, 20850 Langley Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653; and, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, 30065 Business Center Dr. #2, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Leonard Edward Copsey, Sr

Leonard Edward Copsey, Sr. 98 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on November 7, 2018. Leonard was born on December 26, 1919 in Horselanding, MD. He was the son of the late Freeman Copsey, Sr. and Lilly Copsey (Burch).

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Leonard is preceded in death by his wife of 76 years Josephine Ann Marie Copsey (Quade), his daughter Margaret (Peggy) Alvey, and granddaughter Marlene Saldaña (Wood). Leonard is survived by his children Hilda (Tillie) Wood) (Marvin), Pearl Buckler (Ronald, Sr.), Leonard (Lonnie) Copsey, Jr. (Elaine), Violet (Sissie) Buckler (David Sr.), Frances (PeeWee) Gray (Ralph Sr.), Emma (Punkin) Bowles (Jerry) all of Mechanicsville, MD. Leonard has 15 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. Leonard was the last of his generation, he is preceded in death by his brothers Al Copsey, Frank Copsey, and Freeman Copsey. Leonard was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. Leonard lived a fulfilling life born on the riverbanks of the Patuxent River down on the shore. As an eight year old child, Leonard came down with rheumatic fever, all of his classmates who came down with it died, but he survived and it caused his heart to go “boomp stop boomp stop” all his life. Leonard will tell you he was raised by his grandfather Ned Copsey growing up on the farm as a boy working with his grandfather raising tobacco and loading up there crop by boat and taking it up to Baltimore. As a young teen, Leonard met the love of his life at a school dance, whom he spent his life with and his passion for Bootlegging. Leonard loved bootlegging whiskey. Setting up stills in the riverbanks he lived on, the farm he was raised on and few other places around the county. While Leonard was bootlegging to make a living, he also farmed and the river was his home crabbing and oystering. Leonard was drafted by the Navy around the 1940’s, but the “boomp boomp stop boomp boomp stop” in his heart the Navy considered a burden and took Leonard as a cook on a boat. The boat never left port because as he would tell you “they dropped that bomb over there and they sent us all home.” Back at home in 1953, Leonard along with his wife Josephine Built and opened the first crab house in St. Mary’s County “The Drift Inn Crab House. Leonard on crabs and Josephine in the kitchen, another business they loved to do hand and hand as they raised their children. In 1955, Leonard and Josephine opened up the Patuxent River Oyster Company. Leonard loved the businesses, he enjoyed socializing with his customers and making sure he took care of the business. When not working Leonard loved his view from his porch, the smell of bootleg

whiskey that came to be enjoyment and not work and admiring the fish hawk he so proudly called his own. Leonard along with his wife spent there off time in Port Charlotte, Florida. Together Leonard and Josephine loved to travel and in his words “there’s a lot of miles on these old feet.” Leonard leaves a legacy behind that he instilled in all his children. Leonard’s daughter Punkin along with her husband Jerry, now run the Drift Inn, his daughter Sissie along with her husband David is Sandgates Inn, and his son Lonnie along with his wife Elaine is Capt. Leonard’s. Peewee along with her husband Ralph, retired from Leonard Copsey’s Seafood Market. Grandson David Buckler, Jr, and wife Debbie at Foxy Fish. Leonard passed away peacefully at his home. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.

Mary Frances Courtney-Hudson

Mary Frances Courtney-Hudson, 77, of Lexington Park, Maryland passed away November 11, 2018. She was born October 2, 1941. Her parents were Elsie Frances Berry and Joseph Edward Berry, and her biological father was Francis Briscoe. Mary was also affectionately known by most as Mary Frances. Mary was educated within the St. Mary’s County school system, which also included Cardinal Gibbons. Mary was joined in Holy Matrimony to Samuel (Sam) Arthur Hudson on March 4th, 1971. Since Sam was in the Navy

and stationed at Patuxent River, Maryland, their married life began in Lexington Park, Maryland. They also lived in Jacksonville, Florida, but later moved back to Lexington Park, Maryland. A while after Sam retired they moved back to Sam’s home in Cleveland, Ohio, where they spent most of their married life. Deciding as she got older, Mary wanted to be home near her family, she moved back to Lexington Park, Maryland. Mary loved spending time with her family. Especially dear to her were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she referred to as her pook-a-poo. She cherished all of her brothers and sisters whom she helped guide. Mary enjoyed and looked forward to family gatherings at Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and every celebrated special occasion. When she was younger, Mary enjoyed gathering all of her grandchildren, some nieces and nephews for the summers in Cleveland, Ohio. She enjoyed gardening and taking special care of her yard. She loved decorating at home. Mary didn’t bake so much but she loved her sister Jackie’s bread pudding and her brother Michael’s brownies. As she got older, Mary took comfort in reading her bible. Mary leaves behind her husband of 47 1/2 years Samuel Arthur Hudson; two daughters Renee D. Brooker (Jerry) of Cleveland, Ohio and Juanita B. Commodore (Curtis) of Lexington Park, Maryland; five grandchildren, Rick Smith (Laci), LaToya Sewell, Andrew Sewell, DeAnthony Young and Monchele Young; 12 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild, all of Lexington Park, Maryland. Also remaining are her siblings, Joseph Berry, Jr. (Pam) of La Plata, Maryland, Agnes James (Steve), Dinnette Briscoe (Michael), Linda Berry, Michael Berry and Wayne Berry (Lisa) all of Lexington Park, Maryland, One Aunt Sarah Ann Butler of Oakville, Maryland. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her daughter Betty Ann Smith, her brother, Herbert Lee Courtney and her sister Jane T, Harrell. Mary also leaves to mourn her memory a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

CHESELDINE Clemmie Marguerite D.O.D. 11-04-11

D.O.D. 11-18-11

Gone are the faces we loved so dear Silent are the voices we loved to hear. Your presence we miss Your memory we treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never.

Your loving family

Billy

D.O.D. 11-22-03

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Madrigal Dinners Historic St. Mary’s City invites you to the long standing tradition of the Madrigal Dinners. Fine dining, beautiful music, firelight and wassail at the beautifully decorated State House in St. Mary’s City. $90/ Friends of Historic St. Mary’s City. $95/ non-members. The dates are December 7, 8, 14, and 15 starting at 6 p.m.Reservations are required. Call or email Mary 240-8954991, MaryB@digshistory.org or Porzia 240-895-4960, PorziaP@digshistory.org for reservations.

Wed. – Sun., Nov. 15 -18 Happy Birthday, Wanda June St. Mary’s College, Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall Nov. 15-17 at 8:00 and Nov. 18 at 2:00 Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.’s black comedy set in the late 1960s America. $4, teachers, students, senior citizens, and Arts Alliance members; $6, general admission. Reservations: email boxoffice@smcm.edu or call 240-895-4243.

Thursday, November 15 Widow/Widower Group Lexington Park United Methodist Church, 21760 Great Mills Road 6:00 - 8:00 PM Come for support, comfort and practical advice from others who have been where you are! Or come to give support and comfort to those who are new to this grief journey. Grocery Auction Mother Catherine Academy, 38833 Chaptico Road, Mechanicsville 6:00 - 9:00 PM Groceries arrive from distribution centers throughout the area. Expect anything that could be found in a grocery store. Items offered in small lots and/or large lots. There will be some great deals! Be sure to bring your cooler(s)! They “Went Native” Historic St. Mary’s City, Visitor Center Auditorium, 18751 Hogaboom Lane 7:00 - 8:00 PM Lecture: They “Went Native:” Refugees and Runaways Among the Indians, 1580s-1630s Free and open to the public. 240-8954990, info@HSMCdigshistory.org, www. HSMCdigshistory.org N. Scott Momaday St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Daugherty-Palmer Commons 8:00 - 9:30 PM Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, Native American scholar and poet, Momaday has been hailed as “the dean of American Indian writers.” Free and open to the public.

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2nd Annual Car Show Leonardtown Middle School front parking lot 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM It also serves as a student reward for demonstrating positive behaviors at school. Participation is free; donations accepted. Register: 301-475-0230, extension 45135. Leave message. Auction Immaculate Conception Church Hall, 28297 Old Village Ave., Mechanicsville 6:00 PM (preview 4:00) Live Auction. Silent Auction. Bake table, raffles food table, basket table. Quilts, furniture, antiques, gift sets, dinners, gift cards, sports memorabilia, collectibles, Afghans, and more. Food and drinks available. Visa and M/C accepted. Rectory 301-884-3123. Bad Art Night: Holiday Edition Annmarie Sculpture Garden, Dowell Rd., Solomons 6:00 – 9:00 PM A unique adult evening yo get in the Holiday Spirit and create “memorable” bad holiday ornaments. Prizes for the “baddest.” Holiday music, tacky party food, cash bar. $5, must be 21+. 410-3264640. annmariegarden.org Honey Dewdrops Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 7:00 - 9:00 PM The Maritime Performance Series presents Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish known for tight harmonies and instrumental accompaniment. $15 online, $20 door. www.bit.ly//MaritimeConcerts.OPS!

Saturday, November 17 Thanksgiving 5k, Prediction 5k, & Fun Walk Visitor’s Center Historic St. Mary’s City 9:00 - 11:00 AM Pre-register via active.com or email catfloy@gmail.com for more info or mail in application. Race day registration starts at 7:30. Race starts at 9:00. Door prizes, chances to win a turkey, and plenty of baked goodies. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics St. Mary’s County.

Business meeting at 10:00 will be this event. Several vendors signed up. followed by painting a TBD project. Guests are welcome and should conQuarter Auction Benefit tact us for supply info if you’d like to 5 South Event Center, 21030 Point paint. www.smdpaint.org/Calendar.html. Lookout Road, Callaway Garnett Joy @ 301-884-2835 or email 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM smdp.LearnToPaint@gmail.com. Thank Join the Fun Bunch & Friendz Quaryou ter Frenzy Team & Sugar Faces Senior Dog Rescue as they host their 9th Olde Fashion Christmas Bazaar annual Player Appreciation Quarter St. Francis Xavier Parish, Compton Frenzy & Holiday Potluck Luncheon: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Paddles $3 each, 2/$5 or 3/$7. Bring a side Features homemade arts and crafts, dish or dessert to share. Info or reservaraffle for a basket of cheer, raffle for a tions: 410-474-2958 or 240-416-4224. hand stitched quilt and a bake sale. Café style lunch offered which includes Stuffed Turkey Shoot Ham and Chicken Salad sandwiches, and Mechanicsville Moose Lodge more. All are welcome! 240-925-9739. 1:00 - 5:00 PM sbreck0310@yahoo.com Sign up at 12 noon. First round goes off at 1:00. Shoot for money and prizes. JimThe Great American Songbook my Suite, 240-417-5767. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Bldg A, Room 206, 22950 Bluegrass Concert Hollywood Road, Leonardtown American Legion Post 238, Hughesvile 3:00 PM 2:00 – 5:00 PM CSM Benny C. Morgan Series: Jazz The Sons of the American Legion One performs American favorites. Free. along with Jay Armsworthy hold their 301-934-7828. www.csmd.edu/communi- first concert of the season. Doors open at ty/the-arts/music/benny-c-morgan-series/ noon. $20/person. Food available for sale. index. 301-737-3004. www.americanlegionbluegrass.com Sip ‘n Paint California VFW Post 2632, 23282 Three Concert—To Far-Away Lands Notch Road Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish 7:00 PM Church, 225 Alexander St, Solomons $30/person includes painting sup4:00 - 5:00 PM plies. Door prizes, finger food. Do Journey with the SMYOC Youth Ornot need to be a Veteran to attend. Tick- chestra and Preparatory Strings Orchestra ets/registration available: VFW Post 2632 to far-away magical lands! Free concert; Canteen, 301-862-3247 or online at sip- donations appreciated! pidydoodah.com or contacting Gaylene Wade at gaylenewade@yahoo.com. Monday, November 19 Swing and Ballroom Dance Little Flower School, Route 5, Great Mills 7:00 - 11:00 PM Beginner dance lesson 7:00-8:00. Dancing to music of all kinds from 8-11 pm. No experience required! Singles welcome! Bring a snack to share. $10/person. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus of Holy Face Church. Email somdballroom@ gmail.com or call 240-577-0153. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ SoMdBallroom/.

Sunday, November 18

Christmas Craft Fair Lower Notley Hall Farm, 36290 Notley Manor Lane, Chaptico 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Featuring local crafters/artisans. Selfies with Santa, Blacksmithing demonstrations, cookie decorating for the kids and more. Stuffed ham sandwiches, hot chocolate, coffee and hot dogs. Benefit All Saints Episcopal Church in Avenue. Info: www.facebook.com/ events/261415757840864

Fall Craft Fair Hollywood VFD Social Hall, 24802 Three Notch Road, Hollywood. 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Craft vendors from MD and VA. Wide variety of handmade items. Refreshments. Stuffed ham available for sale. Bake table and raffle. ATM machine available. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hollywood VFD. Leone Gatton at www.hvfd7.com

Southern MD Decorative Painters Immaculate Conception Church Social Hall, 28297 Old Village Rd., Mechanicsville 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Craft Fair/Flea Market/Bazaar Hobby Loby Parking Lot, 45315 Alton Lane, California 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 6058 is sponsoring

St. Mary’s County Democratic Club Meeting Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad 7:00 - 8:00 PM Discuss current events, hear from guest speakers, and find out how to get involved.

Tuesday, November 20 Public Hearing of Rural Legacy Area Charlotte Hall Library 6:00 PM The Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust is seeking input from landowners in the proposed Huntersville Rural Legacy expansion area. Contact PTLT at 410-533-0042 or Andrew@patuxent-tidewater.org or Patuxent-tidewater.org.

Thursday, November 22 Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Family Dinner Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington 12:00 - 3:00 PM All are welcome to a family Thanksgiving dinner, at no cost. For more information call the church office at 301-863-8551.

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging

Programs and Activities

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

Coffee with the Sheriff

The Triad/SALT Council invites you to have Coffee with the Sheriff on Friday, Nov. 30, at 9 a.m. at the Garvey Senior Activity Center! Are you interested in learning about the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office? Do you want to know more about issues that affect you? This is an opportunity to ask Sheriff Timothy Cameron directly! Contact Sarah Miller at sarah.miller@stmarysmd.com or 301475-4200, ext. 71073, to RSVP.

Pre-Diabetes & Managing Diabetes

Registered Dietician Donna Taggert will be at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Monday, Nov. 19, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. to discuss methods that help with managing Diabetes and pre-Diabetes through diet. The class is free but space is limited. To sign up in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301475-4200, ext. 73103.

Advance Directives

The Maryland Department of Health has partnered with Deep Launchings to increase awareness about Advance Directives and the important role this document serves in assuring a person’s medical wishes are carried out. Masada Johnson will give a presentation concerning Advance Directives and share why completing an Advance Directive is such an important step in planning for the

future. The presentation will be located at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Sign up by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 71050.

Native American Folktales

Be regaled by Longman Joseph Norris at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Nov. 20, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. as he shares Native American folktales from across the country. Longman began telling stories around the campfires of Indian gatherings and picked up many traditional and modern tales during those experiences, some stories are even of local origin. He will also present original songs based on these stories. Space is limited; sign up in advance is required. To sign up in advance for this free presentation, please visit our sign up table. For more information call 301475-4200, ext. 73103.

Nutrition Counseling & Education (Nutrition as a Tool for Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes)

Join Dietitian Donna Taggert for an informative presentation and discussion at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Monday, Nov. 26, at 1 p.m. If you are diabetic or have pre-diabetes, your nutritional choices can certainly impact your health. Learn how to better manage this chronic condition through healthful nutrition choices. That same day she will

be providing nutritional counseling by appointment only and FREE of charge. Call Donna Taggert, RD, CDE to schedule: 240-528-6539.

ity Center Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. now through Dec. 17. Thank you for thinking of us. If you have questions call 301-475-4200, ext. 71658.

Christmas Lunchtime Music and Sing-a-long

Enhance Fitness at Senior Activity Centers

Enjoy a lovely meal of roast pork, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cinnamon spiced applesauce, cranberry juice and milk. Diane Trautman will play holiday tunes on piano during lunch at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 12 p.m. Following the meal, Kathy Creswell will lead a holiday sing-a-long with Diane on piano and Tommy Chedester on bass. You won’t want to miss this lively holiday celebration. Sign up in advance by calling 301475-4200, ext. 71050. Note: Walk-ins, for lunch or the performance, will not be accommodated. Reservations are required.

Gift Donations Needed for Christmas Gift Bingo

Every year at the Loffler Senior Activity Center we offer a special day of Bingo in which Christmas shopping items are the prizes. 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 gift-wrapped. Donations can be dropped off at the Loffler Senior Activ-

or career school. If you don’t fill out the form you could be missing out on a lot of financial aid. A representative from College of Southern Maryland will be on hand for two one hour sessions to help you with the completion of your FAFSA form.

Beginners Crochet Class

Library Closed to Observe Thanksgiving

All three locations of the St. Mary’s County Library will be closing at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21 and will remain closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23. All three locations will be open for regular business hours on Saturday, November 24.

Completing the FAFSA Form

Leonardtown Library will hold two sessions of Completing the FAFSA Form on Thursday, November 29. The first session will be from 5 – 6 p.m., and the second from 6 – 7 p.m. Please register for the session you wish to attend. Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form is the first step toward getting federal aid for college, career school, or graduate school. Completing and submitting the form is free and quick, and gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for college

Charlotte Hall Library will hold a Beginners Crochet class on Thursday, November 29 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Get hooked! Learn the basics of Crochet! No experience necessary. A limited amount of crochet hooks and yarn will be provided. Ages 12 and up. Registration required.

Chillax at the Lex: Cookie Decorating

Lexington Park Library will hold a special Chillax at the Lex: Cookie Decorating on Thursday, November 29 from 3:30 – 5 p.m. Art work you can eat! Come in for cookie decorating. Open for kids ages 8 to 13. Hang out, bring your friends! Walk ins Welcome.

Teen Advisory and Planning Society

Leonardtown Library will hold a Teen Advisory and Planning Society meeting on Monday, November 26 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. Have a say in what happens at your library. Meet with other teens, and take a leadership role in planning exciting library programs. Snacks and service hours provided. Walk-ins wel-

EnhanceFitness is a fitness program designed for the 50+ population that has been shown to improve endurance, strength, balance and flexibility. Recognized by the CDC as an evidence-based program, Enhance Fitness uses low impact exercises led by certified instructors in a relaxed atmosphere that is as fun as it is beneficial. Each participant moves at a pace that’s comfortable for him/her. The class meets three times a week for an hour each time. It is available at all three Senior Activity Centers in St. Mary’s County at the following times: Garvey(Leonardtown) Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:45 a.m.; Loffler (Great Mills) –Mondays and Fridays at 2 p.m.; Wednesdays at 1 p.m.; Northern (Charlotte Hall) Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m., Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Your first time trying it is free. If you want to continue, purchase a fitness card at any of the senior activity centers for $30, good for 10 punches (redeemable at all of the senior activity centers.) Call any of the centers if you have questions at 301-4754200, ext. 71650 (Garvey), 71658 (Loffler), 73101 (Northern).

come. Ages 13-18.

Library Closed

All three locations of the St. Mary’s County Library will be closed on Friday, December 7 for staff development. All three locations will be open for regular business hours on Saturday, December 8.

NaNoWriMo Thank Goodness It’s Over (TGIO) Celebration featuring Yvonne J. Medley

Lexington Park Library will hold a NaNoWriMo celebration “Thank Goodness It’s Over!” featuring Yvonne Medley on Saturday, December 1. Whether or not you reached 50K this November, the fact that you’re here, that you wrote any amount of words at all, that you made the commitment to take the first steps on your creative journey, is huge - and we are so, so proud of you. Join us for cake and a chance to get together and celebrate your accomplishments. Yvonne J.Medley, founder of The Life Journeys Writers Guild, Inc., will be joining us to present the final workshop in the Life Journeys Writing Series: Tips to Drive Your Story to the Finish Line! Bring your laptop, notebook or flash drive. Light refreshments will be provided. Register on www.stmalib.org.

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