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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Board of County Commissioners laid out their wish lists for capital construction projects they wanted to give top priority to for the coming fiscal year, which include enhanced street lighting for the Great Mills Road corridor and a rapid push to complete communication towers for the next generation emergency responder radio system. Commissioner Todd Morgan (RLexington Park) wanted to move a project set in for fiscal 2016 back to upcoming fiscal 2015 that would put improved lighting all along Great Mills Road from near St. Marys Shopping Center down to Great Mills High School. He said the project could mirror the success of similar street lights put in place in the Colony Square community off Missouri Drive that had long been plagued with criminal activity and blight. The community is pleased and the police feel much better about going back there, Morgan said. The amount currently budgeted for the project is $60,000. Both Morgan and Commissioner Dan Morris (R-Mechanicsville) wanted the county to push ahead with completing the communications towers for the emergency radio system that county technology specialists have been busy clearing of operational glitches. We need to get the towers in now, Morris said. Morgan said the county could try a public/private partnership to get the towers built at private industrys own expense and give them the ability to charge rents on using them. That would go a long way to helping the community and getting tax relief, Morgan said. Commissioner Larry Jarboe (RGolden Beach) deviated from talk of construction projects when he said he would like to see if commissioners could change the age of eligibility for the senior property tax cap from 70 to 65 and perhaps even abolish the energy tax. One of two of those things Id like to accomplish before leaving office, Jarboe said, who is term limited in 2014. Commissioner Cindy Jones said the county needed to see if projections for tax revenues could support such a cut because such a change might not be sustainable. We may find that 15 years down the road we may not be able to afford it, Jones, of Valley Lee said. We need to be careful about tinkering with something when its not broken. Morris disagreed saying seniors needed more tax relief. It is broken, Morris said. We need to attract seniors to come and live in St. Marys County. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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MedStar St. Marys Hospitals Marketing and Public Relations Department earned nationally recognized Aster Awards and Healthcare Marketing Report awards for hospital publications and events. The Pulse, the hospitals monthly internal newsletter for associates, earned the department an Aster Gold Award in the publication series category. Winning a gold award in the single publication category was the Heart of Hospice recipe book. A Century of Caring, the hospitals celebration of its 100 year anniversary, also earned a Gold Aster Award within the special events category. In addition, Healthy Living, the hospitals quarterly community newsletter received a Bronze Aster Award. Approximately 100,000 Southern Maryland residents receive the publication that is intended to inform and educate the community about health and health services. The hospitals 2011 Nursing Annual Report also captured a Bronze Aster Award. The Aster Award program is an elite competition recognizing the nations most talented healthcare marketing professionals for outstanding excellence in advertising. The 2013 contest was for entries designed, printed and/or distributed the previous year to be scored, judged and recognized for excellence in healthcare marketing and advertising. In addition to the Aster Award program, the hospital earned awards from Healthcare Marketing Reports annual competition, which had more than 4,000 entries nationwide. The hospitals internal newsletter, The Pulse, and the 2011 Nursing Annual report were recognized with a received a Merit Award. I am very proud of the work produced by the marketing team, said Holly Meyer, director of marketing, public relations and philanthropy. Our team consistently produces highly creative, quality materials that share our hospitals mission and commitment to excellence in our programs and services for the community. The Marketing, Public Relations and Philanthropy Department includes six associates in addition to Meyer Amanda Bowie, writer; Andrew Dziuban; philanthropy officer; Ruby Hawks, graphic designer; Jeni Irwin, project coordinator; Linda Lagle, writer; and Nicki Strickland, graphic designer; plus longtime volunteer, Lorena Goeller.
About MedStar St. Marys Hospital MedStar St. Marys Hospital is a full-service community hospital, delivering state-of-the-art emergency, acute inpatient and outpatient care in Leonardtown, Md. Nestled in a waterside community, MedStar St. Marys provides advanced technology with a dedication to excellence in all services provided. The hospital was recently named among the nations Top 100 Hospitals and is a seven time recipient of the prestigious Delmarva Medicare Excellence Award. Our staff is committed to providing quality and compassionate medical care for all patients by coupling innovation with our outstanding team of Medical Staff members, associates and volunteers. Visit MedStarStMarys.org to learn more.
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Morris noted this particular projection as one that raised an alarm. David De Mauro, one of the MetCom board members concerned over the direction of the agency, said the debt increases were a major problem. He has said that debt projections show that the MetComs capital debt will outstrip the entire countys in several years. I am very concerned about the debt, DeMauro said. Sooner or later the debt comes due, and then what happens? Commissioner Todd Morgan (R-Lexington Park) said he had no interest in bringing MetCom under the countys control. [That] Im not going to agree with, Morgan said. They have a board over there that we appointed to oversee their activities. I dont think its the commissioners responsibility to take over MetComs day-to-day responsibilities. I dont see why its a good idea. Still, Morgan was also worried about the growing MetCom debt situation, which he believed was exacerbated by state requirements to upgrade the nutrient removal systems of the countys main water and sewer plant with a $36 million investment as well as the need to repair crumbling infrastructure. But Morgan questioned why MetComs estimates for completing other construction projects was off by as much as 500 percent in some cases. I do have concerns about their budgets and their debts, Morgan said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Ring in the holiday season on Friday, Nov. 29 from 5 to 9 p.m. with Leonardtowns annual Christmas on the Square and Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony held on Washington Street in the Leonardtown Square. Live entertainment starts at 5 p.m.. and includes holiday music, sleigh rides, horse & carriage rides, train rides, hay rides, fire truck rides, a petting zoo, live nativity, face painting, make-and-take crafts, festive decorations, food and much more! Stop by Mrs. Claus tent for stories and crafts, but make sure you are in the Square promptly at 7 p.m. for Santas arrival and the lighting of the Town Christmas Tree! Stage performances include Bella School of Music, Piney Point Elementary School, Gracies Guys and Gals Dance Troupe, the Leonardtown Baptist Church Choir, and the Bootscooters! Let the music put you in the holiday mood as you browse the downtown merchants and art galleries that will remain open for your Christmas shopping needs. Want to give back this holiday season? Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots through Winegardner Automotive, or support local charity fundraisers and raffles. Dont miss the drawing for the Cedar Lane $10,000 Raffle Winner live on stage after Santas arrival. Tickets are $100 each, with a maximum of 500 tickets being sold. You can buy your ticket the night of the event, or beat the rush and call 301-475-8966 or e-mail Beverly Stickles at bstickles@cedarlaneapts.com with your request and she will reserve a ticket for you. Youll also want to stop by the Winegardner Auto Showroom Christmas Festival sponsored by the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary. See the decorated trees and
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The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.
On Nov. 15 Deputy First Class Boyer responded to the Walmart in California for two shoplifters in custody. Loss Prevention personnel observed Jazmyn Maya Purie Choice, 19, of Callaway, Md., and Christian Alexander Montanez, 18, of California, Md., load items of merchandise into a shopping cart and leave without paying. The approximate value of the stolen items was over $550.00. Choice and Montanez were placed under arrest by DFC Boyer. When Montanez was searched two prescription pills were located in his pants pockets. Both were transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center. Choice was charged with Theft Less $1,000.00 and Montanez was charged with Theft Less $1,000.00 and Prescription/Remove Label. Possession Controlled Dangerous Substance: On Nov. 14, Deputy Cole observed a suspicious vehicle parked in the parking lot of Millison Shopping Center in Lexington Park. Deputy Cole made contact with the driver, identified as Alfred William Gardiner Jr., 63, of Leonardtown, and detected an odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted and an amount of suspected marijuana was located under the drivers seat. Gardiner was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center by Deputy Cole. He was charged with Possession Controlled Dangerous Substance Marijuana and Possession Paraphernalia. Theft: On Nov. 16, Deputy Wesner responded to a residence located on Winding Way in Lexington Park for a burglary just occurred. The victim alleged two suspects stole an all-terrain vehicle from his shed on his property. A witness observed two suspects pushing the victims ATV down the street and informed him he then called 9 1 1. The suspects had placed the ATV in a nearby
wood line and left it. A short time later, the witness observed one of the suspects, identified as Tyreak Otis Braswell, 20, of Great Mills. Braswell was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center by Deputy Wenser. He was charged with 2nd Degree Burglary and Theft $1,000 to $10,000. Assault: On Nov. 17, Deputy Schultz responded to a residence in Great Mills for a disturbance. Contact was made with the victim who alleged being assaulted during an argument by suspect Kenneth Terril Greene, 41, of Great Mills. Deputy Schultz observed evidence of fresh injury on the victim. He contacted Greene who refused all of Deputy Schultz commands and displayed an aggressive hostile attitude. After a brief struggle, Greene was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center. He was charged with 2nd Degree Assault, Obstruction/Hindering, and Resisting Arrest. Violation Protective Order/Assault: On Nov. 17, Deputy First Class Boyer responded to a residence in Lexington Park for a reported violation of a protective order. The victim alleged Laurie Elle Snell, 29, of Lexington Park, contacted the victim in person in violation of an active protective order. During the contact, an argument ensued. Snell bit the victim leaving fresh evidence of injury. Snell was placed under arrest by Deputy Boyer and transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center. She was charged with Violation Protective Order. Theft/Conspiracy/Possession Controlled Dangerous Substance: On Nov. 17, Corporal Moritz responded to the Arbys Restaurant in Charlotte Hall for a reported theft. The investigation revealed restaurant manager Tiffany Michelle Lang, 26, of Mechanicsville, removed cash, over
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By Kay Poiro Staff Writer On Nov. 16, the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home dedicated their new outdoor pavilion. Funded and built entirely by donations of time and material from local businesses, the pavilion will serve as an outdoor recreation area for its 400-plus residents and their visitors. Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Director, Sharon Mattia, gives credit where credit is due. Mattia says the project would have been impossible without the help of Cruising Southern Maryland, other area car clubs and donations from several other businesses- all organized by Jack Parlett, Jr. Parlett is a member of Cruising Southern Maryland car club, as well as the president of Charlotte Hall-based CMI General Contractors. Cruising Southern Maryland said were going to get it done by Veterans Day, Mattia says. And with John Parletts leadership and commitment, they did. The over $9,000 raised at last Mays Cruising Southern Maryland for Veterans annual fundraiser was originally earmarked for construction of the pavilion.
We were thinking some kind of wooden structure, Mattia says. Maybe a roof over the existing concrete pad, but this is more than we couldve imagined. The 24 x 44 foot structure has ceiling fans and electrical outlets. Parlett estimates that, without generous donations from the community, the pavilion would have cost nearly $50,000 and years to complete. Instead, it cost nothing and was fully realized in less than six months. You couldnt get the government to work that fast, notes Mattia. The $9,000 initially raised for the building of the pavilion will be given to the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home for use on existing projects. Nothing is too good for our veterans, Parlett said in his remarks at the dedication. Veterans Home Director Sharon Mattia went on to say that during this time of economic uncertainty and budget cuts, the Veterans Home is doing more with less, so its nice to have a friends like John and Cruising Southern Maryland in the community. kaypoiro@countytimes.net
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6th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk Thanks All Sponsors and Support
The 6th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk was held on Saturday, Sept. 14. Thanks to your help and support, the walk raised more than 10,000 dollars for the St. Vincent de Paul Societies in St. Mary's County. All the money raised stays in the St. Vincent de Paul Conferences to be used for direct and immediate aid to help those in need. We would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their support: GOLD SPONSORS: St. Mary's Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, ASEC, Chick-fil-A, BP Fueling Companies, Cafe des Artistes, SMECO, Leonardtown Knights of Columbus, Town Cleaners, Printing Press, Queentree Management, College of Southern Maryland, William J. Fitzgerald, CSC Applied Technology Group, Fredo, Inc., Wathen's Electric, Inc., Imagine One Technology & Management, Ltd., CMI Affiliated Companies and Chaney Physical Therapy, Inc. SILVER SPONSORS: Southern Maryland Women, Anne & Ernie Bell, Barefoot Graphics, Burch Oil, J.F. Taylor, Inc., Bruster's Real Ice Cream, Griffin's Flooring America, Joyce Neal, M.D.P.C. and JP Wathen's Plumbing. BRONZE SPONSORS: Hollywood Lions Club, Brinsfield Echols Funeral Home, J. Walt Neal, Michael & Florence Michalski, International Beverages & Deli, Norris Lawn Service, Martin's Auto Tech, Wyle, Knights of Columbus Immaculate Conception Council 8159, Verghese & Ling, M.D.P.A., Eagle Systems, Wells Fargo Financial Advisors - Steve Richardson and Buddy's Heating and Air Conditioning - Buddy Wathen. Donations: Jen Soroka, John & Vicki Wenke, Michael McCauley, Chick-fil-A, Cathy Greer, Debby Brookins, Panera Bread and Allstate Insurance - Duke May. Door Prizes were donated by: Tequila Grill, Twist Wine and Spirits, Sue and Walter Johnson, Ella Neal, Hong Kong Buffett, John and Vicki Wenke, Traditions of Loveville, Gloria Ramos, Peggy Gray, Debbie and Bob Brookins, Good Earth Natural Foods, Barbara Brown, Sandgates, Frances Dicus, OGA's Asian Cuisine, Vicki Lydon - Longaberger Consultant, Rose Miller, Port of Leonardtown Winery, Healing Hearts, Trish Lea - Century 21 New Millennium, Cheeseburger in Paradise, McKay's Food and Drug, Dyson's Building Center, Guenther's Bistro, St. John's Pharmacy, Chaney Physical Therapy, Inc., Fiesta Cafe, Kevin's Corner Kafe, Salsa's Mexican Cafe, Cathy Greer and Leonardtown Old Towne Pub. We would like to acknowledge and thank the following individuals: Jimmy Dicus, Jamie Thomas and Kevin Cain for their help and support. Thank you to Rev. David Beaubien and Father Andrew White S.J. School. Thank you to Debbie Brookins for organizing a fabulous brunch and to the Ladies of Charity at St. Aloysius Church for serving. Thank you to Mickey Ramos, Rob Young, Larry Jarboe and Freddie Long for providing the music and to David Kalil for providing the sound system - you guys ROCKED. Thanks to Megan Petrie and Kayla Goldring for taking walk day photos. Thanks to the Leonardtown Rescue Squad for being there in an event of an emergency and to Health Connections from Med Star St. Mary's Hospital. Thanks to Jen Soroka, Sue and Walter Johnson, Gloria Ramos, John Wenke, Peggy and Matt Menard, Rose Miller, Sarah Norris, Mike McCauley and Boy Scout Troop #1634 for all their help. Thanks to Ernie Bell who arranged to have the Old Jail Museum on Courthouse Drive open for walkers to visit. Thank you to Scott Belanger and Gloria Ramos for assisting with Master of Ceremonies. To my children Emily and Kyle Belanger, thank you for your love and support. Lastly, Thank You to all the volunteers who helped out on walk day and to the hundreds of walkers who make this walk a success. Thank You for making a difference in the lives of so many. Patty Belanger Vickie Wenke Co-Chairs Friends of the Poor Walk in Leonardtown
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Thanks to All for Helping Raise $29,181.68 for the Hospice House of St. Marys at This Years Bluegrass for Hospice
On Saturday October 26, 2013 was the 5th year for the Bluegrass for Hospice. Its a one day Bluegrass music event where all proceeds went toward the Hospice House. The event took in $29,181.68 this year. In 5 years, Bluegrass for Hospice has raised $97,315 for the Hospice House. This finally makes this event one of the biggest fundraisers for the Hospice of St. Marys. I would like to say thanks for all the kind words that I have received about the festival. I appreciate all the words of encouragement given in person and through social media. As always, we all had a blast putting this together and we had a representation from 4 states that we know of. I need to thank my wife, Michelle, for keeping everything organized all day and for her dedication in the final stressful hours of planning. Behind every strong man is a strong woman and I could not have done it without her. I also want to thank my friend and colleague, Sarah Chick for her help keeping notes and listening to me think out loud about all that I needed to do for 2 weeks prior to the event!! We can all get back to a normal life now. Thanks to all of the performers: Bluegrass Gospel Express and thanks for your generous donation of your CD sales, Bubby Abell & Spoon Creek, Charlie Thompson & Bottom County Bluegrass, 15 Strings, Gracies Guys & Gals Dancers, Shelby Thompson, and my band, Eastern Tradition. Every band on stage was fantastic and Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice was icing on the cake. We helped Larry Sparks celebrate his 50 years in Bluegrass music. He was surprised with the presentations. If I miss someone in my thank yous Im very sorry, but please know from the bottom of my heart that your help and your time were very much appreciated. THANK YOU: to all our Hospice volunteers and Katy Crowell for providing them; my Dad, Johnny Armsworthy, Barbara Robinson, and Tina Williams for getting so many nice door prizes and silent auction items; to the business who donated them and to the Amish/Mennonite Communities; my Mom, Lorraine Armsworthy & Nina Campbell for keeping track of the door prizes; Debbie Johnson, Linda Davis, Pam Ferris, and Denise Bragg for selling raffles; also to Denise for making the stage curtain-it was a great addition; Woody & Jill Norris; Troy Jones for doing a great job with the sound and for his dedication to me for all of the shows that I put on; Sydna Buckmaster; Waynes Signs; Anitas Cake Shop; County Times (Kay Poiro & Kit Carson); Voni Craig and Chick Fil A; Michelle Carter and Texas Roadhouse; Joe Bragg; Tiffany Withrow; Jonathon Skrabacz; Mickey at the Flat Iron Farm for having everything that was needed with no problem; Bubby Knott for providing the arena; Frannie Woodburn; Marsha at the Hospice House for keeping a good track on the numbers; to everybody who sold tickets; Toni Long and the Third District Optimist Club-great food; Jim & Martha Bailey for donating the Little Martin guitar; Country Inns & Suites; Jody at Sheetz in Great Mills; McCormick Spice Company; Old Line Bank; and David Vert for making the plaque for Larry Sparks. Congratulations to Jo Ann Abell of Leonardtown for winning the $500 raffle. Your food donations were much appreciated by the Helping Hands Food Pantry in Hollywood. And now Id like to thank all of the sponsors for supporting the Bluegrass For Hospice-2013: Jan BarnesCentury 21-New Millennium; Christine Wray & John Felicites; Hearing Professionals; Patuxent Pump & Well; Walmart; Synergy Aerospace, Inc.; Danny Miedzinski & Son; Abc Liquors; Gtmr, Inc; Vidsec Systems; First Command Financial Services; First Home Mortgage; Technology Security Associates; St. Marys County Arts Council; W. M. Davis, Inc; Technology Security Associates, Inc; Red-Inc; Pnc Bank; St. Mary's Nursing
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By Kay Poiro Staff Writer On Nov. 25, the Maryland State Department of Education and the Maryland PTA are sponsoring a Common Core State Standards Information Session for the Southern Maryland Region. The session begins at 7 p.m. and will be held at Huntingtown High School in Calvert County. The session is open to the public with the agenda including remarks from Dr. Lillian Lowery, State Superintendent of Schools and Ray Leone, Maryland PTA President. A question and answer period will follow. According to the Maryland State By Kay Poiro Staff Writer At the beginning of the second marking period for St. Marys County Public Schools, St. Marys County libraries remind students and parents of online study and research resources available. Help Now! offers live, online homework help daily from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Accessible through the St. Marys County Library website www.stmalib.org, Help Now! offers live tutoring in most subjects, as well as with PSAT/SAT standardized tests and adult education courses. A valid St. Marys County library card is required for access. Maryland Ask Us Now! is an additional homework and information site that puts students in direct online contact with Maryland state librarians who answer their questions. An email address is required for access to this site. St. Marys County Library Director Kathleen Reif stresses the role libraries play in education saying, Public libraries should be a leader in the education movement. kaypoiro@countytimes.net Department of Education, Marylands new Common Core State Standards are a set of high-quality academic expectations in English/Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics that define both the knowledge and skills all students should master by the end of each grade level to be on track for success in college and careers. School year 2013-2014 is the first year of full implementation for the new curriculum. More information about Marylands Common Core State Standards can be found at http://msde.state.md.us/ cc/. kaypoiro@countytimes.net
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standards. Standards guide the way a curriculum is formed. It is up to local school districts to create a curriculum around the standards, Highsmith said. Local school districts and teachers will continue to write their own curriculums. Other misconceptions McComb has heard involve the rigor of CCSS. Some parents have expressed concern that the standards are less rigorous than previous methods while others have worried that schools were simply pushing lessons to earlier grades without making them age appropriate. Some topics will be taught in grades earlier than they have traditionally been, but that will be tempered by the fact that teachers will take more time to explore lessons in depth and allow students to find answers in ways that make sense to them. Students can expect to be writing a lot more, McComb said. Types of writing students should be proficient in will include argument or opinion papers, information reports and narratives. Most of the changes in the curriculum will be to math and reading/language arts, though all aspects of education will be more rigorous, McComb said. CCSS has been implemented during the past two years, McComb said. Schools will continue taking the Maryland State Assessments while piloting the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness of College and Careers (PARCC) assessment. The new assessment is scheduled for full implementation during the next school year, McComb said. The state is working on a tight deadline the money for developing new curriculums and the new assessment came through a three-year grant through the Race to the Top initiative. The forum is designed to address misconceptions and answer questions, McComb said. Ongoing professional development of the educators is paramount to the success of CCSS. St. Marys County Public Schools
supported its teachers by sending five teams per school and central office supervisors to each of the state-led Educator Effectiveness Academy (EEA) conferences. Those teams have also participated in follow-up webinars over the past three years leading up to full implementation. Each school then collaboratively developed transition plans addressing specific professional development areas related to the transition. These plans are continually reviewed, ensuring consistent support for systemic professional development across the St. Marys County Public School system. Moreover, multiple professional days built into the school calendar provide additional time for EEA participant and administrator led sessions for information and training exchanges. Monthly follow-up is provided to the EEA participants who are then able to support school-level work. Overall, content supervisors continue providing resources and site-based training to align with the new standards. This follow-up includes collaborative planning, print and electronic resources as well as direct lesson feedback. Calvert teachers have been involved in EAA as well, with delegations from every school bringing information back to their colleagues. Teachers are constantly trying to improve their craft, Highsmith said. Moving forward, teachers will be facilitators to guide students through finding answers themselves instead of employing a stand and deliver method, where they give students information and students memorize it. Students will be working more in small groups and with partners on assignments and tests. The goal is to create independent thinkers who can work out answers in groups and alone, Highsmith said. Were teaching students to do careers that dont exist yet, Highsmith said. kaypoiro@countytimes.net sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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ration and financial management. Were not recreating the wheel as far as service offerings go, Bonnevier says. We are simply connecting them to the services that are available. In the summer, campers benefit from a program heavily focused on health and wellness. Through partnerships with Health Connections through MedStar St. Marys Hospital and local health food stores, the children are kept active and engaged. One summer, Chef Loic Jaffres of Caf des Artistes in Leonardtown gave a healthy cooking demonstration in the house kitchen. Bonnevier says their goal for the summer campers is to keep them moving and keep them learning. The year-round educational outreach is a success. Terry Bonnevier is especially proud of the number of students who started with the program in elementary school and who are now graduating as the first in their families to receive a high school diploma. Bridges of St. Marys relies heavily on donations and the efforts of their volunteers to continue its mission. While First Saints Community Church currently helps with the rent on the house, Bridges of St. Marys is actively working to secure sufficient grant funding to pay its own way. To help offset operating costs, Bridges of St. Marys recently joined the Combined Federal Campaign, the Department of Defensesponsored workspace charity campaign. Donations are accepted using the number 51935. Contributions are tax-deductible and can be either one-time or monthly. For the future, Bonnevier hopes increased crosstalk between Bridges of St. Marys and similar outreach programs can provide even more opportunities for St. Marys county children. If not having someone to help with homework is the only thing keeping a child from succeeding, we should change that, Bonnevier says. Every community should have a little blue house. kaypoiro@countytimes.net
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Obituaries
Minerva Gertrude Eaton, 71
Minerva Gertrude Eaton, 71 of Hollywood, Md., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10. On Dec. 24, 1941, Minerva Gertrude Eaton was born to the late James Virgil Swales Sr. and Mary Ella (Barnes) Swales in St. Marys County, Maryland. There she was raised as a Christian and completed her education in the St. Marys County school system. Minerva was married for 52 years to Marvin Gray Eaton Sr., who affectionately called her Tootsie. From that union four children were born whom she loved dearly. She was a good mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Minerva often welcomed her home to those who had need. She retired with thirty-five years of service from Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC. Minerva had a love for home dcor and would often browse through magazines and model homes for ideas. Studying the Bible, shopping and traveling with her husband and family was her most favored past times. She also enjoyed cooking for the family and friends. Minerva joined From the Church Ministries in 2008. She served in the Physical Stewardship Ministry until her illness progressed. Despite her personal battles, she never stopped caring for others. Minerva is preceded in death by her parents the late James Virgil Swales Sr. and Mary
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Nurse Nan graduated from Russell Sage College in Troy, N.Y. and worked as an R.N. Many people in St. Marys County remember her from her years as Dr. J. Patrick Jarboes office nurse. She was a volunteer at St. Marys City Godiah Spray Plantation, a member for many years of the choir at Church of the Ascension in Lexington Park, and a committed parishioner of St. Cecilias Church in St. Marys City. Nancy was also on the board of directors for Hospice of St. Marys in the 1990s, and active in projects throughout the community. She loved gardening, reading, and making others happy. Nancy is survived by her husband, Richard V. Wilson, Jr.; her daughter, Patricia of San Diego, Calif.; and siblings, Patricia McDonald of Carlisle, Pa, and Rev. James Townley of East Corinth, Vermont. Family received friends on Monday, Nov. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Brinsfield Funeral Home. Prayers were recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Scott Woods on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. at St. Cecilias Church. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 5018 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md. p.m. at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens, Cheraw, S.C. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Ella (Barnes) Swales, her sister Agnes Rosetta (Swales) Stewart, brothers James Virgil Swales Jr., Joseph Aloysius Swales and James Franklyn Truman Swales. She is survived by her husband Marvin Gray Eaton Sr., her children, Tisa husband (Curtis), Jacqueline, Kimberly husband (Artie), Marvin Jr., wife (Chirleen); three brothers Philip Ignatius Swales, John Benedict Swales, James Francis Swales; seven grandchildren Faletra, Danitra husband (Giovanni), Nicole, DaiJanae, Carl, Jeremiah and Eboni; great grandson Mathias; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Family united with friends on Tuesday, Nov. 19, for viewing and visitation at 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at From the Heart Church Ministries. Immediately following the service, family invited friends for fellowship at a repast at the church. After the repast, interment followed at Old St. Aloysius Church. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, MD.
Nancy T. Wilson, 81
Nancy T. Wilson, 81, of St. Marys City, Md., died Nov. 12, at St. Marys Nursing Center, Leonardtown, Md. Born August 14, 1932 in Cranford, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Leigh Townley and Hazel (Smith) Townley.
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Harry (Ann) Dickens, Richard (Bernice) Dickens, Jr., Elbert (Lorraine) Dickens, Joe Seth (Carolyn) Dickens, Thurman (Margaret) Dickens, Kary Dickens, Larry (Maxine) Dickens, Ricky (Yvonne) Dickens, Gilbert (Sharon) Dickens, William Dickens, Orlando Dickens, Pastrano Dickens and Demerlyn Warren; sisters-in-law, Lendora Dickens, Minnie (Jerry) Harvey and Cornelia Dickens; close friends, Thomas and Loretta Peoples, Edmond Armstrong and Anthony Frederick and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Family will unite with friends for visitation on Friday, Nov. 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, Md. On Saturday, Nov. 23, there will be visitation from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 21340 Colton Point Road, Avenue, MD 20609. Interment to follow at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery, Bushwood, Md. of Fame, and induction into the Maryland Slow Pitch Softball Hall of Fame. Kenny is survived by his sons, Michael of Hollywood, Md., Ronald (Debbie) of Calif., and Jeffrey (Francesca) of LaPlata, Md.; his sister, Loberta Malone of Alpharetta, Georgia; and seven grandchildren, Hanna, Brooke, Jake, Dylan, Alexandria, Ryan and Rochelle; three great- grandchildren, his loving companion, Mary Dean; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Shirley Marie Dement; his sons, Kenny Jr., KD, and Joseph Lawrence Jody; his brother, Willard Dement and his sister, Lucy Blackwell. Family received friends for Kennys Life Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend Joseph Calis on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m., at Holy Face Catholic Church, 20408 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD 20634. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Servings as pallbearers will be Dan Raley, Bill Lynam, Jimmy Hayden, Roy Alvey, Tommy McKay, Tom Hodges, Donald Knott, and Paul Trossbach. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Delahay, Aggie Owens, Bubby Knott, Preston Hopkins, George Bean, Tyrone Harris, John Mickey, Junior Bailey, and Snookie Miedzinski. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
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ball and baseball. In 1962 he fulfilled a dream by enlisting in the United States Navy. He served for 11 years and during his service accumulated several thousand hours in the P-3 Orion supporting missions worldwide. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1972. He continued his commitment and dedication to the Navy through employment with naval contractors in support of the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Md. His civilian career began with Tracor Applied Sciences and in 1980 he moved to ManTech Services Corporation where he went on to become Vice President of the company. Upon leaving ManTech, he went to Eagan, McAllister Associates Inc., subsequently SAIC, until his retirement. While working fulltime at Tracor he studied at St. Marys College of Maryland and was awarded his bachelors degree. Larry was a devoted father who volunteered as a coach for his sons youth baseball leagues over many seasons. He continued to share their love for the game and could always be found in the stands rooting them on. Larry was an avid reader and fisherman who especially enjoyed trout fishing trips to Cranberry, W.V. with his sons and close friends. Though he was a long time resident of St. Marys County, his love for his birthplace, West Virginia, never faded. Larry was most happy while driving mountain roads in his old Jeep and while on his tractor at his property in Sugar Grove, W.V. He cherished times spent at his cabin with family and friends and he was content spending hours on the front porch enjoying the scenery and all the creatures that roamed about the area. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Beverly (Katie) Nester Keen, sons and daughters-in-law, William (Bill) and Pizzel Keen of Valley Lee, Md. and John and Tracy Keen of Drayden, Md., step daughter, Anna Nester Cox (Christian) of Canada, sister Eleanor Belknap of Lexington Park, Md., grandchildren Taylor, Lorin, Addison and Colt Keen of Valley Lee, Md. and Cade and Owen Keen of Drayden, Md., nephew Michael Belknap of Warrenton, Va., niece Cheryl Parra of Austin, Texas, and longtime friend Dennis Lueker of Gulf Port, Miss. Friends will be receivedat the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD20650 for Larrys Life Celebration on Friday, Nov. 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. A memorial service, conducted by Dr. Reverend Robert Kirkley will begin at 3 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, Larry has re quested that donations in his memory be made to: South Fork Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 297 Brandywine, WV, 26802 Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Dyson (Linda) of Valley Lee, Md., Irving Dyson of Drayden, Md., Lester Dyson of Lexington Park, Md., Earl Dyson of Piney Point, Md., Frank Dyson (Eloise) of Valley Lee, Md., Linda Lawrence (Charles) of Valley Lee, Md., Minister Kenneth Dyson (Janice) of Augusta, Geo., Sharon Dyson of Morristown, Tenn., Janice Dyson of Washington, D.C., Darnell Dyson of Lexington Park, Md. & a sister-in-law Gladys Dyson of Lexington Park, Md. He had a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister Eleanor Dyson and a brother Alvin Dyson. His pride and joy was his children and grandchildren. He just beamed when he spoke of them. His girls were always referred to as Carrolls Daughters. He shared a special bond with his one and only son and namesake, James Jr. whom he affectionately referred to as Junie. He was an early riser and had no concept of the fact that others might not rise at the crack of dawn. He had no problem calling or showing up on your doorstep at an ungodly hour. James enjoyed going to yard sales, buying gifts for his grandchildren, and hanging out with his friends at designated locations in the Lexington Park area. He loved visiting with family more than anything. After his most recent hospitalization he told the doctors that he could not wait to get to his daughter, Lindas house for his favorite bacon and egg breakfast with applesauce. James loved hats and was seldom seen without one. He enjoyed watching the Washington Redskins play, as well as watching the Family Feud & Matlock. He was dearly loved by many and will be sorely missed. Family will unite with friends on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 for visitation at 10 to 11 a.m., at Living Hope First United Pentecostal Church, 46694 Midway Drive, Lexington Park, Md. Interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills, Md. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, Md.
Larry D. Keen, 71
Larry D. Keen, 71, died of heart disease on Nov. 3, at his Florida home. Born April 8, 1942 in Spencer, WV, he was the son of the late Harry Bert and Willa Florence Surface Keen. Larry graduated from Spencer High School in 1960 as an honor student and was a 4 year letterman in both foot-
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The first inaugural National Youth 5K race took place at the Leonardtown Wharf on Sunday, Nov. This race is part of a national youth series designed to challenge our youth to be active and encourage families to embrace healthy lifestyles together. The family friendly running event included a timed 5k and 1 mile fun run encouraging children to be active and inspiring them to triumph over lifes obstacles. The series is produced and presented by Turning Point Sports, an Annapolis based company, dedicated to helping kids overcome challenges in life, dream about their true purpose and succeed with help from their team. Proceeds from the race will benefited the Team Captain Kids Foundation (www.wear3stripes.org), whose mission is to support children through adverse situations and to inspire teams of kids to learn about supporting friends and being team captains in life.
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Libraries close early for Thanksgiving All three libraries will be closing at 5 p.m. on Nov. 27 and remain closed on Thanksgiving Day. They will resume regular hours of operation on Friday, Nov. 29. Children can make a craft Children can drop in and make a fun craft on Nov. 27 at either Leonardtown branch from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Lexington Park branch from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Supplies will be furnished. Preschoolers to fish and dance Kids 3-5 years old will use unusually attractive hooks to see what they can catch at Fishy Magnets program at Charlotte Hall branch on Nov. 25 and at Lexington Park branch on Dec. 5. Both of these STEM programs begin at 10 a.m. and registration is required. A storytime dance party is planned at the Leonardtown branch on Dec. 4 at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers will dance to their favorite storytime dances. Reading activities set for parents and preschoolers Parents and caregivers can drop in to enjoy fun activities with their little ones at Lexington Park branch on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; at Charlotte Hall branch on Dec. 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Leonardtown branch on Dec. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The activities will help children get ready to learn to read and can be repeated at home. Un-birthday party planned Fun activities are planned at the un-birthday party scheduled at Charlotte Hall branch on Dec. 3 at 10:30 a.m. and at Lexington Park branch on Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. to celebrate everyones un-birthday. Mobile Career Center to be at Lexington Park The Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center will be at Lexington Park branch on Nov. 27 and at the Charlotte Hall branch on Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at both branches. The coordinator will assist job seekers to get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange and with other related job needs.
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By Kay Poiro Staff Writer What does Liberty and Justice for All mean? This was the question posed by the latest discussion in the 2013 Southern Maryland Public Dialogue Project. This year, Practicing Democracy partners
Photos by Kay Poiro One participant writes a note on a photograph about what Liberty and Justice means to him.
gether, especially in areas with rapidly changing demographics like Southern Maryland. One attendee who traveled from Calvert County said, Growing up, St. Marys County always had a reputation for being conservative and a little narrow-minded. But, that was years ago and Im curious to hear if its true or not. Another attendee, a self-identified conservative, mentioned that he was hesitant to participate, Photographs depicting social and cultural identity sparked discussion. but they said everybodys providing Marylanders an opportunity to opinion was welcome, so here I am. share differing opinions through respectPracticing Democracy began three ful and effective conversation. years ago on Marylands Eastern Shore. The next dialogue event is schedThere, the group refined their open diauled for Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. on the topic logue format by hosting forums primarExploring What Freedom & Equality ily focused on land use issues. Today, Mean Today. It is scheduled to take place they have taken that format and, partnerat the Calvert Library, Prince Frederick ing with organizations like the Maryland branch. To register, call 410-535-0291. Commission on Civil Rights and Defying Definitions, created public dialogues kaypoiro@countytimes.net
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On Sunday, Nov. 24, Maryland International Raceway (MIR) will host the last Test & Tune of the year. Time runs, grudge runs, testing, and tuning all day long! MIR will also have a free $1,000 to win gamblers race for the bracket racers. So bring your grudge matches, street cars, pro cars, bracket cars, imports, motorcycles, and Jr. Dragsters to MIR! Gates open at 10am, eliminations begin at 3 p.m., and the test & tune is over at 6 p.m. Admission is just $15. For more detailed information on these events call the 24-Hour Dragline Hotline at 301884-RACE or visit us at www.mirdrag.com.
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is limited and filled on a first-come basis. These two sessions, held at 2 p.m., complement each other for a total body workout to improve your body and core strength, balance, flexibility and bone density. (First trial class is free and subsequent classes are $3 each session with a fitness card.) The senior center will be closed on Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Northern Breakfast Caf On Wednesday, Dec. 11, 9 a.m., let us do the cooking and cleanup in the morning while you enjoy a great start to your day & good conversation with others. Pancakes, Scrambled eggs, Sausage & Fruit breakfast is homemade by Ginger, and served with complimentary beverages. Cost is only $2 per person and sign up and payment is due by noon the day before. Please call 301-475-4002, Ext. 1001 with any questions. Gift Donations needed for Christmas Gift Bingo New, unwrapped items for our annual Christmas gift bingo are being gratefully accepted at Loffler Senior Activity Center, Mon-Fri, now through December 17. The bingo will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. If youve bought or made something during the past year and found that you didnt use it after all or received a gift that isnt quite your style or perhaps you took advantage of a sale that had bargains too good to pass up knowing someone could use them, maybe you would like to donate these items to our annual Christmas gift bingo. (Please, no candles, expired foodstuff, old things from your closet or shopworn items-our players give these as gifts to their loved ones.) Items can be dropped off at the Loffler Senior Activity Center during business hours (8 a.m. 5 p.m. Mon-Fri.) Thank you for thinking of us! For more information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
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St. Marys County, Md., in view of the present crisis. One of them is to consist of mounted horsemen, with J. Edwin Coad as captain, and Henry J. Carroll as first lieutenant. The following persons have joined the company: George Thomas, J. Edwin Coad, Thomas A. Lynch, H. I. Carroll, W. Bennett Bean, J. William Thomas, John L. Hebb, H. J. Hebb, R. D. Watson, J. A. Greenwell, Henry A. Wise, J. A. Wise, Wm. R. Coad, G. D. Duke, O. A. T. Combs, W. A. H. Hammett, S. G. M. Burroughs, Thomas Dent, William J. Norris, John S. Guyther. On October 5, 1861 the Baltimore Sun reported that J. Edwin Coad, a resident of the Factory district, and a distinguished and wealthy citizen of our county was arrested by federal authorities some time last week and is at present a prisoner on board one of the government cutters in the Potomac. We learn that he will be retained on board the cutter until the commodore of the squadron is able to give his case an investigation. Nothing came of this. I would have to believe he was up to his eyeballs in transporting goods and materials to Virginia. His father and brother-in-law, Philip Ford Combs, certainly were. Combs was arrested by Federal troops for ferrying men and supplies across the Potomac. By 1870, Coad had moved his family to Baltimore where he was a flour inspector. After 28 years of marriage and 12 children, his wife Nellie died July 6, 1875. On Sep-
tember 8, 1877, Coad married second, Mary Ann Allan by whom he had three more children. The October 19, 1911 edition of the St. Marys Beacon reported J. Edwin Coad died at Cherryfields his old home, Monday, Oct. 16, 1911, in the 87th year of his age. He had [recently] celebrated his 86th birthday in Hoboken, NJ at the home of his daughter, Mrs. V. H. Thompson. Hes buried at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, St. Inigoes.
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Thursday, Nov. 21
Party planned for Hunger Games fans St. Marys County Library, Charlotte Hall, 6 p.m. Its time for the Quarter Quell. Hunger Games fans can attend the Catching Fire program. Those attending will face challenges to see if they have the skills and knowledge to survive the arena. The program is free. Exotic Moves The House of Dance 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The cost for all of the workshops is $25, and descriptions for them can be found on our websitewww.thehouseofdance.org. We also have some new classes that start on 11/18 and go through 12/14 and those can be seen at our websitewww.thehouseofdance. orgor people can call for more information at 3013736330 State of the St. Marys County Public Schools Luncheon Olde Breton Inn, 21890 Society Hill Road, Leonardtown, 12 to 1:45 p.m. Join the St. Marys County Chamber of Commerce for the State of the St. Marys County Public Schools Luncheon to be held. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $25 per person, and a prepaid reservation is required by November 15.For the event registration and flyer, goherewww. smcchamber.com/downloads/State%20 of %20Schools%20Flyer %2013.pdf Womens Roundtable Charles County Economic Development Center, 10665 Stanhaven Place, Suite 206, White Plains, 6 to 8 p.m. Join the Womens Roundtable to network and learn! The topic for November is Cutting your Costs and Finding your Breakeven presented by Leona Charles. A light dinner will be provided. The cost is $15 per person. To register, please contact Faika Kasmani at 301-412-0883 Operation Pledge to Vets Conference: Learn how to be a military-friendly company Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport, 1739 W. Nursery Rd., Linthicum Heights, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. No Cost to attend Cutting your Costs and Finding your Breakeven 10665 Stanhaven Place, Suite 206, White Plains, 6 to 8 p.m. Join the Womens Roundtable to network and learn! The topic for November is Cutting your Costs and Finding your Breakeven presented by Leona Charles. A light dinner will be provided. The event will be held at the Charles County Economic Development Center. The cost is $15 per person. To register, please contact Faika Kasmani at 301-412-0883.
raffles, food table, plant and garden table, and Christmas table, and lots of fun and excitement. Quilts, furniture, antiques, picnic tables, gift sets, dinners, sports memorabilia, collectibles, Afghans, rockers, and many other items made and donated by the parish community. Auctioneer will be A.J. Bussler. Food (stuffed ham sandwiches, fried chicken, hot dogs, potato salad, and vegetable crab soup) and drinks available from 4 p.m Seasoned Crab Meat for Sale The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, 13820 Point Lookout Road, Ridge, 5 to 7 p.m. It will be sold frozen in one-pound packages and is the same recipe used for our Carnivals infamous crab cakes. For Thanksgiving or Christmas, just thaw and shape into crab balls or crab cakes and cook as desired. Only pre-orders will be filled. Cost is $20 per one-pound package. Pre-Orders must be placed by Nov. 22. Your order can be picked up on Monday, Nov. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m.at the Firehouse. Orders can be placed by emailingAuxiliary@RidgeVFD.org or by calling 301-872-5671. Please provide your name, phone number and the number of packages that you are ordering. Your support is greatly appreciated. Open Mic Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, 7 p.m. The Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance HomeSpun Coffee House will sponsor This a great event with many varieties of music and lots of friendship, so if you havent been to an SMTMD event before, this is a great time to start! The doors open at 7 p.m., and the music starts at 7:30. The admission fee for this event is only $5, and performers are admitted free. Light refreshments will be provided (donations are suggested). For additional information, or to sign up to perform, please contact John Garner atgarner@wildblue.netor call John at 301-904-4987. Visitwww.smtmd.orgfor directions and more information. 26th annual MedStar St. Marys Hospital Foundation Gala, The Wonder of Winter Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall The Gala is the hospitals major fundraising event of the year and proceeds from the Gala benefit a number of programs at MedStar St. Marys, a not for profit community hospital. Numerous levels of sponsorship are available to accommodate any size business from small to large. The levels range from $850 to $25,000, allowing for a sponsorship that is appropriate for any company or organization. All sponsors will be properly acknowledged in the events Gala program and will be given additional recognition. Information about the various levels of Gala sponsorships and sponsor packets are available on the hospitals website atwww.MedStarStMarys.org or by calling 301-475-6455.
All vendors and Crafters are welcome. An 8 X 10 space with 1 table may be rented for $20. For information or to reserve a space you must call 301-475-9543. Craft Fair The Center for Life Enrichment, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a 50/50 raffle and refreshments available forpurchase. All proceeds benefit Individuals with Disabilities. For more information please call 301-373-8100. St. Pauls 62nd annual Christmas Bazaar 25 Church St., Prince Frederick, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come to the church. Enjoy a traditional dinner of crabcakes, ham, green beans, corn pudding, potato salad, angel flake biscuits, apple pie and chocolate cake. Dinners are $19 for adults, $8 for kids younger than 10. Bake sale, pictures with Santa, crafts, plant and flower table, raffle, attic treasures. Call 410-535-2897. Renaissance Madrigal Dinner and Concert Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 2206 Briggs Road, Wheaton 5:30 p.m. St. Maries Musica will be singing as part of theirMusic at Pilgrimseries. This begins with dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by the concert at about 7 p.m. Suggested donation: $15 for individuals, $30 for families. Pay at the door, but reservations will be appreciated: reply topilgrimucc61@verizon.netor call301-942-7188. Holiday Survival: The Hustle The House of Dance, 7 to 9 p.m. The cost for all of the workshops is $25, and descriptions for them can be found on our websitewww.thehouseofdance.org. We also have some new classes that start on 11/18 and go through 12/14 and those can be seen at our websitewww.thehouseofdance. orgor people can call for more information at 301-373-6330. The Coolside of Yuletide Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 2206 Briggs Rd., Wheaton, 7 to 8:30 p.m. St. Maries Musica madrigal group presents, a free concert, donations accepted, 301-9949441 or www.smmusica.org. Super Bingo Benefit Mother Catherine Spalding School, 6:30 p.m. A benefit will be held. Doors will open at4:30 p.m. Early bird games begin at 6:30 p.m., and regular games begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $20 and includes one regular game book. For more information, call 301-884-3165.
Come to St. Michaels School for a traditional all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving style dinner prepared by Baileys Catering and Old Breton Inn. Menu includes stuffed ham, fried oysters and turkey with all the trimmings. Cost: adults $25, children 6-12 years old $12.50, and under 5, free. Take-out dinners for $23 are available, but do not miss the extra offerings inside the school halls. Sample some of the baked goods offered for sale at the Ladies of Charity table. Take chances on the corn hole game boards and basket raffles.The winners will be announced at 4 pm. Visit the Gift Room for great deals on a large inventory of homemade crafts, Christmas items and lovely gifts for the young and young at heart. There will be additional vendors selling their products and activities to entertain the children. For more information call 301-872-5454.
Monday, Nov. 25
Kids to go fishing St. Marys County Public Library, Charlotte Hall, 10 a.m. Kids 3-5 years old will use unusually attractive hooks to see what they can catch at Fishy Magnets program. Registration is required. St. Marys Genealogical Society Meeting Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Rd., Hollywood, 7 p.m. The public is invited and admission is free. The subject of the meeting is Where Theres a Will. The speaker is Mr. Peter Himmelherber. Refreshments served. Contact Loranna Gray at 301-373-8458 or Peg Richardson at 410-326-4435 for directions or information.
Tuesday, Nov. 26
Dinner American Legion Post 206, Chesapeake Beach, 5:30 p.m. Under the supervision of the incomparable Chef Clarisse, the menu will include Shrimp with all the trimmings and a beverage.. The cost is $10, including beverage. Call for more information (301) 855-6466. Public welcome. www.ALpost206.org
Wednesday, Nov. 27
Crafternoons planned for holiday recess St. Marys County Public Library, Leonardtown, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children can drop in and make a fun craft. Supplies will be furnished. Crafternoons planned for holiday recess St. Marys County Public Library, Lexington Park, 1 to 4 p.m. Children can drop in and make a fun craft. Supplies will be furnished Mobile Career Center to be at Lexington Park St. Marys County Public Library, Lexington Park, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center will be at Lexington Park. The coordinator will assist job seekers get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange and with other related job needs.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Gretchen Richies Jazz Cabaret Caf des Artistes, 5 to 8 p.m. The Gretchen Richie trio performs jazz & pop standards + your requests at Leonardtowns fine French Cafe. No cover charge. Reservationsrecommended. Call 301-997-0500. Annual Fall Festival Dinner St. Michaels School, 16560 Three Notch Road, Ridge, 12 to 4 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 22
Auction to benefit Immaculate Conception Churchs Parish Hall Immaculate Conception Church Hall, 28297 Old Village Avenue, Mechanicsville, 6 p.m. Live auction, Country Store, bake table,
Saturday, Nov. 23
Indoor Flea Market St. Marys County Fairgrounds, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Thursday, Nov. 28
Thanksgiving Dinner Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Rd., Lexington Park, 12 to 3 p.m. Family Dinner, all are welcome. No cost involved. Call 301-863-8551 for more information Wicomico Shores Golf Course Thanksgiving Day Charity Event Wicomico Shores Golf Course The staff of the Wicomico Shores Golf Course will host the thirteenth annual Thanksgiving Day charity golf event. Golf Course staff will donate their time to open the course that day and will waive greens and cart fees for patrons who contribute various non-perishable food and household items for charity. This year, donations will be given to the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church food pantry. Located in the Laurel Grove area of Mechanicsville, the pantry assists citizens in need from all over St. Marys County. The facility provides direct aid to individuals and families facing economic hardships and who are in need of temporary assistance with food and other household items. Golf Course staff hopes to exceed last years event total of over 2,000 items collected. Traditionally, most players donate at least one bag of non-perishable groceries, including such items as canned fruits and vegetables, boxed mixes, soups, canned meats, pasta and noodles. Cash donations will also be accepted. Patrons are encouraged to reserve tee times at least one week in advance. Tee times will be for morning hours only. Please call the Wicomico Shores Golf Course at 301-884-4601 or 301-934-8191 for further information on this event or to reserve tee times for your group.
in Historic downtown Leonardtown. Bring the whole family for holiday entertainment, music, sleigh rides, train rides, fire truck rides, hay rides, horse & carriage rides, face painting, make-and-take crafts for children, and more while you wait for Santas arrival to light the Town Christmas Tree at 7 p.m.! Park at the College of Southern Maryland and take the free shuttle into Town or park at St. Marys Ryken High School or the Leonardtown Elementary School and enjoy the beautifully decorated walk into Town Square. Sponsored by the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, the Leonardtown Business Association, and the Commissioners of Leonardtown. For more information, call 301-475-9791. (Rain date: The rain date will consist of the Annual Tree Lighting only on Saturday, November 30th, 2013 at 7 p.m..)
ed bracelets with Nancy Wiehe, making tutus with Sandra Webb, decorative Christmas ornaments with Joyce Owen, and wooden turned pens with Hans Boecher. Craft kits $10 each. Make as many projects as you want. RSVP - Space is limited, so please register early.
Sunday, December 1
Summerseat Farm Open House 26655 Three Notch Road, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and blanket to enjoy an old fashion picnic or may use the gazebo or nearby picnic tables around the garden. Summerseat is a 120acre working farm which features a smoke house, spring house, tobacco barns, gardens, as well as goats, pigs, chickens, geese and a unique herd of American bison (buffalo). Visitors may meet and feed our farm animals. Summerseat Farm, Inc., is a nonprofit established to save the farm and is completely supported by volunteers, memberships and fundraisers. We are located approximately 5 miles north of Hollywood Intersection, on Route 235 See our website at www.summerseat.org for more information, to volunteer, or to set up group tours or call 301-373-6607. Fee: Donation Appreciated.
Registration will be open at 12:30 p.m. Robert W. Askey, CPA, CFE, CFFA and Mary M. Gaskin, CFE will present the 2012 ACFE Report to the Nations and discuss: What is fraud & types of frauds; Detection of fraud scheme statistic; Who commits occupational fraud; Some behavioral red flags; Lie detection; Using Benfords Law to detect fraud; Tone at the Top; and ACFE Fraud Prevention Checklist. For more details and to register go here <http://www.
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Saturday, Nov. 30
Hearth and Home in Early Maryland Historic St. Marys City, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Explore the colonial table & discover how Marylands first settlers celebrated the end of the harvest season during Hearth and Home in Early Maryland. Help churn butter, shuck beans, grind corn and learn about the many tasks required to cook the family feast over a 17th-century hearth. Discover a Southern Maryland delicacy stuffed ham. Admission charged. Visitors contributing a non-perishable food item will receive a $1 discount off admission benefiting the Southern Maryland Food Bank. For more information, go towww.stmaryscity.org . PINTEREST PARTY at Craft Guild Shop 26005 Pt. Lookout Rd., Leonardtown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us at the Craft Guild Shop for a Pinterest Party. Registration and snacks $5 per person (to register or for any questions, please call 301-997-1644). 4 crafts will be taught: bead-
NAS Patuxent River Job Fair Bay District VFD Social Hall, 46900 S. Shangri-La Drive, Lexington Park 3 to 6 p.m. This event is supported by The Fleet and Family Support Center-Patuxent River. To register, contact JobZone at 434-263-5102 or 540-226-1473, or Janet.Giles@JobZoneOnline.com. Participating exhibitors will meet with top notch job candidates who possess mid to senior level skills and clearances of all levels (Secret, Top Secret, SCI, Full Scope Polys, PLUS).
Wednesday, Dec. 4
TPP/ANA Panel & Reception International Programs: Building Coalition Forces Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, 5 to 7 p.m. RADM Tim Heely, USN (ret), former PEO, U&W Panelists:Mr. Rino Pivirotto, Executive Director, Navy International Programs Office $10 pre-registration; $15 at the door
Monday, Dec. 2
The Coolside of Yuletide First Saints Community Church,25550 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown 7 to 8:30 p.m. St. Maries Musica madrigal group presents a free concert, donations accepted, 301-9949441 or www.smmusica.org.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
SMC: Fraud Update Lunch & Learn Waldorf Jaycee Community Center, Waldorf, 1 to 3 p.m.
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Friday, Nov. 29
Opal Fine Arts 2nd Annual Holiday Show and Reception Opal Fine Art, Park Avenue, Leonardtown, For more information call 301-438-1629
Hearth and Home in Early Maryland Historic St. Marys City, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Explore the colonial table & discover how Marylands first settlers celebrated the end of the harvest season during Hearth and Home in Early Maryland. Help churn butter, shuck beans, grind corn and learn about the many tasks required to cook the family feast over a 17th-century hearth. Discover a Southern Maryland delicacy stuffed ham. Admission charged. Visitors contributing a non-perishable food item will receive a $1 discount off admission benefiting the Southern Maryland Food Bank. For more information, go towww.stmaryscity.org . Christmas on the Square & Annual Tree Lighting Leonardtown, 5 to 9 p.m. The Town of Leonardtown is hosting its annual Christmas on the Square and Tree Lighting event
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By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer We should have been twins, Amy said. Though the girls are two years apart, they feel that they are in sync with each other and work better together than apart. When people ask how were related, we sometimes do say that we are [twins], Heather added. In 2008, sister- singer/songwriter duo Amy and Heather Howes, influenced by the likes of Patsy Cline and George Strait decided to give their passion for music a chance to shine and became Laced Ember. Its kind of a play on a lot of different things, Heather said. She explained how the girls have been laced together throughout their lives and since they were both born in November, ember was a sort of play on words. In addition to that, the girls said that Amy has more of a feisty, ember spirit, while Heather is more of a timid, laced, together type of person. Amy began writing songs at around 17, when she got her first guitar. Meanwhile, Heather had been singing for years, even making it as one of the top 10 finalists on a WMZQ radio competition at age 13. Since then, the girls have had a go at co-writing songs, though they both feel that Amy is the main writer. The Laced Ember describes their songs as pop-country. Our songs have always had that country/pop feel, Heather said. My writing is very emotional, said Amy, It fits into country. As of now, the girls have five of their songs released overseas and are currently looking for ways to put their music in the public eye, in America. A friend they made in Nashville, Tenn., put them in contact with a person who owns a radio station in Ireland, and from there, Laced Ember has travelled through to Denmark and various places in the United Kingdom.
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Thursday, Nov. 21
Buffet brunch with Swing Away Ruddy Duck Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) 1 p.m. California Ramblers Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) 3 to 7 p.m,
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Mixed Business Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 8 p.m. Piranhas Acoustic Ruddy Duck Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) 7 p.m. BB Express Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) 9 p.m.
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Friday, Nov. 22
The Shatners Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 8 p.m. Rum Runners Ruddy Duck Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) 8 p.m. WILDGOOD Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) 9 p.m. Bar Dogs Andersons Bar (23945 Colton Point Rd, Clements) 8 p.m.
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Monday, Nov. 25
Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 7 p.m. The Bud Light Karaoke Challenge Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
its many system among of has the school that the readiness members, show children to learn has kindergar ten-aged since 2002, though markedly subject gradu- grownwas a slight drop in most high school there this year. The countys has pierced the 90 last year to year 74 areas from 2013 to 2013 school ready ation rate for Schools Superinte ndent In the 2012 were of young children skills as oppercent mark, told the Board percent of and literacy Michael J. Martirano oners Tuesday. for language in 2002. ever, Marti- posed to just 39 percent of them were County Commissi the highest to the percent between Thats academy wrote them A full 76 last school the joint meeting office citizens Education ners imploring math learning rano said at ready for and Board of percent in 2002; county commissio the improvements commissioners Wicomico Shores Golf year as opposed to 41 getting By Guy Leonard of the to learn science the to act on were ready their first tour Grail. members at Staff Writer 78 percent like the Holy in 2002 as well. done after taking Course. Its said the school systems versus just 26 percent of county kinsince the treatnearly a year percent Martirano voted facility. you enter the medical rooms past five years It has been for the Overall 88 As rate over the Commissioners were ready which two small graduation in the Board of County to expand the county ment [area], there are dergarten students out to 89.3 percent, experience turn around e has averaged the states current aver- entire school learning is to the origi- which you can barely to shelve plans 41 percentag of the looks like it improvements school year, is still above are also slow in and equipment that jail but the and far ahead Titus. 2012 to 2013 2001 to 2002. they promised wrote Frances someage of 84 percentof 73 percent. higher than nal facility the 1950s, kindergar ten-tofor of points told from national averagesaid the rising tide isolation cells The statewide is 82 percent. in coming. K. Cameron in There are two medical space Martirano Sheriff Timothy that he could see to hard work a school readiness rate sick the currently due really was s one system is Times upgrade. graduation The school The County by staff to institute of the tunnel desperately needs an complain about in state grant at the end s for on to the school system the impetus for grad- seeking nearly $30,000 the light genTitus went puts early childhood when to needed renovation al ng and the strategy that to support since the and teachers when it came air conditioni his correction money lack but students especially the at uation on nt. school not wait- readiness to learn children be the aging facility all 238 elementar y hed young eral environme they nt cannot the inmates starting in suffer with officers and ranks of impoveris school to ensure This environme or the employto grow, Martistill have to ing until high can be unthe inmates last count schools continues that for in taking not the diploma. healthy to conditions earn their Earth are you not just substanda rd communithe pressure high rano said. ees why on lly affluent Ive shifted the of stuIn traditiona safe for both. s are old and action to improve conditions schools from efthe 94 county Creek the number at the elementar y Locking mechanism jail still inmates but said, focusing meals, ties like Town nt and the for the 240 there? schools, Matirano in instructing stu- dents on free and reduced school there need replaceme cameras; air condi- employees who work comy the county forts of teachers skills of reading and eponymou s elementar he said. repairs need needs new security A letter from core absent and to Titus stated 38 percent, . dents on the tioning is also roof, tiles, kitchen area missioners in response s and now reaches said Martirano to mastered mathemat ics. for the renovation capiThats shocking, rate is at an all to be made hadnt been 2014 If these skills said, students were the that funding graduation in the fiscal and windows. he While our poverty level is at an all on it but at upgrades was was spread over severby the 3rd grade, too far behind. Were moving nt seems to go time high our tal budget and a total of $9.5 governme at risk of falling read, how can they time high. typical pace said. Meanwhile were al years, amounting to If they cant on, Cameron with degrading condi- million. Martirano said. times.net read to learn, from the countys Early guyleonard@county forced to deal constant need of repair. which in times.net Statistics parts tions that are Advisory Council, even make repair guyleonard@county Childhood They dont s anymore. mechanism for the locking of the sheriffs graduate A recent
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Saturday, Nov. 23
R&R Train Band Gridiron Grill (20855 Callaway Village Way Callaway) 9 p.m. George Dunn Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 8 p.m. Joe Norris Ruddy Duck Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) 7 p.m. Four of a Kind Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 27
The Piranhas Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 8 p.m. Team Trivia Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) 6:30 p.m. DJ Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) 8 p.m.
Sunday, November 24
Sunday Jazz & Requests Caf des Artistes(41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 5 to 8 p.m.
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Looking for a auto detailer with mechanical skills. Primary job will be detailing automobiles. Some mechanical experience will be required for heavy times. If interested please e-mail algar34@gmail.com or fax resume to 301-737-4206 or call 301-737-6400. Chesapeake Neurology Associates has a full-time position available for a RN/ LPN. Experience preferred. Candidate must possess current Maryland Licensure. Strong writing skills necessary. Act as a liaison between patient and MD/ CRNP in meeting patient needs between office visits. Additional responsibilities discussed during interview. Paid holidays, health benefits package, and flexible schedule. No phone calls accepted. Faxed resumes only to (410) 535-6030 or email
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Under Pressure
By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer
Wow, I have a lot to do. Today and for the next few days, I will be cleaning and organizing like a mad woman. The day you will be reading this column will be B Day; the day my oldest brother, Bobby and my sister-in-law Kathy fly in from Utah. They should arrive here at the house sometime after 6 p.m., so I still will have most of Thursday to finish things up. I know they probably really wont care about all the places I wont get dusted, and that we are still getting the basement guest room in shape, or still finding places for everything from my shop. Okay I guess I am starting to panic. While I am typing this my mind is also racing around from room to room and my list of things to get done. I know everyone goes into a panic when family or friends are coming to stay for an extended time. Even the most expert cleaners seem to worry about something they feel is not right or that they have missed. The best way to get your house clean is to invite people over. At least I have the extra bedroom upstairs to hide things, but after my brother leaves that room is next on the list. I told both my sons that I will fix them a big dinner and they can go through all their old toys and books to see what they what to keep or get rid of. But they keep telling me that I have to go through all the old clothes and craft items so they can get to their stuff. Its a stand-off right now. But why am I so extra panicky about cleaning now? Ill tell you. My sister-in-law Kathy, who I love dearly and has been in my life since I was a pre-teen, was a Home Ec Major in college, back when that was an important major for lots of women. I realize no one is perfect, but Kathy has always been the closest to perfect Ive ever seen or known, and Ive known her for over 40 years. Martha Stewart has nothing on Kathy. Though Kathy is also the kindest and most understanding woman; she accepts me the way I am. Now my brother on the other handYou have to keep in mind he was an Eagle Scout, Test Pilot in the Air Force (he retired as a Lt. Col.), and is a retired airline pilot for Alaska Airlines. Bobby will make sure I fall in line. He he he, or so he thinks. No, actually my brother is much more mellow now, but still is an amazing man of great faith, courage, and standards, as is my other brother. Ive written about them both before, but I think about them both so much more now because I feel like I dont see them enough, and we are 52, 61, and 66, and live in three different states: Maryland, Virginia, and Utah. I am so looking forward to the next week and a half and having some quality time with both my brothers and their wives. They were both out of our parents house when I was so young that I feel like I barely know them or what their lives are like, so this time I am going to make time for lots of togetherness and talking. I think it will be one of the best Thanksgivings ever and I aim to make sureafter everything is clean. To each new days adventure, Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann
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