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In Our Community 12 Page 17
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Obituaries 18
Sports 20
Community Calendar 22
Library Calendar 23
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Thursday, November 16, 2017
Commissioners Amend Department Heads Contract
Commissioner Bob Kelly
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Facing a strong community push to act quickly
to solve personnel problems in the Emergency Ser-
vices and Technology Department, the Commis-
Town Loses Bid for
Demolition Grant
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Plans to demolish two aging and
dilapidated buildings on Route 5 on
the north side of Leonardtown ap-
pear to be on hold after the town
council was denied state grant funds.
The old bar has been vacant since
2005 and has long been targeted for
demolition by some town officials
as a blighted property but neither
the funding nor an agreement for
maintenance of the property with the
owner had been available until this
past spring.
The County Times Local News 3
sioners of St. Marys County voted to amend di- cident sparked calls for the commissioners to re-
rector Bob Kellys contract to place him in charge move Kelly from his post of the last seven years.
of information technology and find an interim to Commissioner Todd Morgan, who made the mo-
take over administering emergency services. tion to amend Kellys contract at the end of the
Steve Walker, currently the departments deputy meeting, said he wanted to respond to the many
director, is likely to be tapped to take over emer- concerns about the department.
gency services duties. But he would not act precipitously against an
This was the first step commissioners have tak- employee with a track record of success.
en to split the department into its former compo- Im not going to throw anyone under the bus,
nents from seven years ago. Morgan said. No matter what the mob wants.
The county government and Kelly have come The commissioners voted unanimously on the
under fire recently from volunteer emergency motion.
services personnel for allegedly fostering a toxic
working environment and ignoring their com- guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The estimated cost of tearing down
the bar, plus a structure adjacent to
the property was about $63,000, ac-
cording to town officials. Asbestos
abatement would have increased the
cost to $93,600.
The property owner, Wayne Da-
vis of W.M. Davis Properties, had
agreed to maintain the property after
the demolition took place if the town
had been successful in getting a por-
tion of the $3 million the state was
offering.
The announcement of the failed
bid came at the Nov. 13 town council
meeting.
Laschelle McKay, town adminis-
trator, said the future of the build-
ings being demolished to make way
for new development was uncertain.
This was a one-time shot for the
town to get some demolition funds,
McKay said. Its really up to the
property owner.
McKay said the state had just $3
million to give as opposed to $10
million in needs.
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 4 Local News The County Times Thursday, November 16, 2017

Planning Commission Commissioners Balk At

Apartment Renovation Plan
OKs Truck Park
By Guy Leonard loads, Sloan told planning commission
Staff Writer members. Theres not going to be any ad-
ditional trips.
A proposed truck park on Maypole Still, Cathy York, a resident on adjacent
Road in Leonardtown that had raised wor- Friendship School Road, said she had seen
ries in the community over potential in- many empty trucks come back into the
creases in dump truck traffic got its initial mine despite restrictions on them from the
approval from the county planning com- Board of Appeals.
mission Monday night. She said enforcement on heavy dump
Planning commission members had truck traffic in the area was intermittent
tabled the concept site plan for the Randy at best.
Sloan Equipment Storage project back in On a nice day the empty trucks keep
October over questions that the truck park rolling in, York said.
might be used to store construction mate- Henry Zimmerman, though, said he By Guy Leonard He also admitted that various own-
rials as well as trucks. had not seen problems with truck traffic, Staff Writer ers of the complex over the years since
Randy Sloan owns sand and gravel rather with motorcyclists in the summer. its construction have often neglected to
mining operations and his trucks haul If I were to complain I would com- The Commissioners of St. Marys maintain the complex.
the raw material to points north in Prince plain about the motor bikes on Friendship County voted to table a proposal from The upkeep, the maintenance hasnt
Georges and Montgomery counties and School Road, Zimmerman said. the local housing authority and econom- happened, Nicholson said. This is
others but on their return trips they are Planning commission Chair Howard ic development department to consider a an investment that needs significant
usually loaded with crushed rock from Thompson said the truck park did not ap- near $1 million tax credit over the next renovation.
construction sites. pear to portend any great changes to the 40 years for the Osprey Company, who All five commissioners questioned
The truck park would bring together all traffic in the area. is purchasing Queen Anne Park Apart- why the developer was seeking a $1 mil-
24 of his trucks in one place instead of be- Basically your operations not going to ments in the hopes of renovating the ag- lion tax credit for a sprinkler system that
ing spread between Sloans own property change, Thompson said to Sloan. ing complex. cost half of the credit and was still not
and that of his employees. The concept site plan passed on a unani- The tax credit was for the installa- even required.
The truck park would be positioned on a mous vote. tion of a new fire suppression system Commissioner Todd Morgan said
large property adjacent to a mine. throughout the complex, for which it is the proposal smacked of the develop-
Theres going to be no increase in guyleonard@countytimes.net grandfathered since it was built in 1970 ers trying to make a profit at taxpayers
before the advent of a county building expense.
code. Were just playing with profit here,
The estimated cost of that system Morgan said. No one is against afford-
was about $445,000 and commissioners able housing but the numbers arent
questioned why it was necessary since there.
the state was already making $23 mil- Commissioner President Randy Guy
lion available in grant money to reclaim seemed incredulous at the inability of
affordable housing. the developer to find enough money in
Theyre asking for a lot, said Com- the $23 million from the state to both

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missioner Tom Jarboe. We need to do
more due diligence on this.
Dennis Nicholson, head of the hous-
ing authority said the terms of the pro-
posal were still open for negotiation.
This is a chance for the commis-
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renovate the complex and install new
sprinklers.
I think the sprinkler system is a
must, Guy said. But we need other op-
tions besides this.
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November 25, 2017

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Thursday, November 16, 2017
Care Givers Picket
Vets Home
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Employees at the Charlotte Hall
Veterans Home, many of them state-
certied care givers, picketed their
employer Nov. 10 protesting what they
claim were low wages and poor work-
ing conditions.
Mark Duval, a union representative
with the International Association of
Machinists and Aerospace Workers
(IAMAW), said workers at the veter-
ans home had merged with his orga-
nization almost a year ago due to their
dissatiscation.
Right now theyre extremely low
wages, Duval told The County Times.
The starting salary for certied nurs-
ing assistants is about $12.40 an hour.
They could make more money
working at WaWa.
Some of the picketers, who declined
to give their names, claimed that some
of them could not support themselves
on such wages despite being licensed
by the State of Maryland to care for
veterans.
The Charlotte Hall facility is the
only veterans home in Maryland.
The low wages and poor working
conditions, including a continuing
problem with mold in the aging build-
ing, Duval said, extended to certied
nursing assistants, certied geriatric
nursing assistants and certied medi-
cal technicians.
The current compensation offer on
the table from the mangers of the fa-
cility, Health Management Resources
of Maryland, to the workers does not
offer signicantly higher wages, nor
does it offer better medical coverage
or vacation time, Duval said.
Theyre trying to cut costs on the
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back of employees, Duval claimed.
Sharon Murphy, director at the vet-
erans home and a state employee, said
the state was monitoring the situation
but was not directly involved.
The MD Department of Veterans
Affairs (MDVA) is focused on the
safety and quality care of the resi-
dents of Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
(CHVH). MDVA is not a party in the
labor negotiations between Interna-
tional Association of Machinists and
Aerospace Workers (IAM) and Health
Management Resources (HMR), a
statement from veterans affairs said.
MDVA is monitoring the situation to
ensure there is no disruption to the op-
eration of CHVH and no compromise
to care and wellbeing of CHVHs resi-
dents. CHVH is State property, and
any group or individual is permitted
to hold informational events or dem-
onstrations as allowed by state law and
regulation.
HMR responded by saying the nego-
tiations had been a good-faith effort.
HMR of Maryland has been in
good-faith negotiations with the ma-
chinists union for over eight months.
A best and nal offer has been submit-
ted for a ratication vote, the compa-
nys statement reads. This is a very
competitive offer that protects and
improves the pay and benets for all
the employees of the veterans home,
addresses several issues raised by the
union and fosters an environment of
collaboration and communication.
This will ensure that all veterans and
families of Charlotte Hall continue to
live and work in a safe, high-quality
facility and an environment of respect
and dignity.
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Say NO to a Fire or Rescue Hanson Remembered for

TAX INCREASE
to support building
the 8+ mil. Dollar Fire/EMS
Station for Co. 6 (SDVFDRS)
We are requesting your signature support in order to
turn this unjustified proposed tax increase around and
allow the commissioners to provide a referendum vote
which will allow the voters of the 2nd and 9th District to
decide if they want to reject this enormous tax increase
request. This community does not need a Taj Mahal for a
fire/EMS station that will cost between 8 and 10 million,
especially one that does not have a social hall and will
likely include a unnecessary Helicopter Pad, along with
excessive training spaces.
If you would like to sign the petition against the proposed
Tax Increase, please contact the Concerned Citizens of 2nd
and 9th Districts at concerncitizens2and9district@gmail.com
or phone 301-904-2728, 240-925-0443, 240-925-4906,
and 301-904-9994.
Love of Family, Business
Brenda Hanson
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Brenda Hanson, 66, longtime man-
ager and partner at Carrolls Equipment
in Dameron passed away Nov. 8 after a
brief bout with brain cancer, The Coun-
ty Times has learned.
Ricky Carroll, her brother, said
Hanson was the public face of Car-
rolls Equipment and its John Deere
merchandise.
She was the voice of the business and
she loved to deal with people, Carroll
said. She just basically loved life.
A St. Marys County native, Hanson
was the oldest of five children, Carroll
said, and she and her siblings all grew
up working in the family business.
Carroll said she loved the family busi-
ness and St. Marys County.
She loved it because of the family,
the family all working together, Carroll
said.
Hanson had also served several terms
on the Metropolitan Commission board
of commissioners.
She was an active member of St.
Georges Church in Valley Lee, where
she also resided.
Jessica Sotelo, secretary at Carrolls
Equipment for 14 years, said she was
close with Hanson despite her not being
a member of the immediate family.
She always treated me like family,
Sotelo said. She was like a second
mother to me.
Ill always miss her.
Hanson was a graduate of St. Marys
Academy in 1969 and earned a Bach-
elors degree from St. Marys College in
1973, according to her obituary.
She also enjoyed traveling across the
United States and through Europe, stat-
ed her obituary.
When at home she also enjoyed cook-
ing for her family, fishing, boating,
having picnics or spending time on the
countys beaches.
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 8 Cops & Courts
Piney Point Man St. Marys County
Charged with Rape Sherriffs Crime Report
Edwards
In July 2017, the St. Marys County
Sheriffs Ofce received information re-
garding a possible sex offense involving
an adult male and a fourteen year old fe-
male. The investigation was continued
by the Criminal Investigations Division
(CID).
Investigation revealed Philip Charles
Edwards Jr., age 54, of Piney Point, met
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the juvenile during the summer of 2016.
Through the course of their contact, Ed-
wards propositioned the juvenile, and
engaged in a sexual act with the juvenile
against her will.
The facts of this investigation were
presented to the Grand Jury for St.
Marys County on November 1, 2017. As
a result an arrest warrant was issued for
Edwards charging him with the follow-
ing criminal violations:
Rape Second Degree
Sex Offense Third Degree
Sexual Solicitation of a Minor
Assault Second Degree
On November 10, 2017, Edwards was
placed under arrest and transported to
the St. Marys County Detention Center
to await a bond review.
Anyone with information pertaining
to this matter is asked to contact Detec-
tive Corporal Melissa Hulse at 301-475-
4200, extension *1996 or by e-mail at
Melissa.hulse@stmarysmd.com.
From Cpl. Julie Yingling,
Sheriffs Ofce Interim
Public Information Ofcer
Robbery Suspect Sought
On November 13, 2017, at approxi-
mately 7:36 PM, deputies from the
St. Marys County Sheriffs Office,
responded to the El Rinconcito Mex-
ican Restaurant, located at 21703
Great Mills Road, (Millison Plaza),
in Lexington Park, for a reported
robbery.
An employee at the establishment
advised a black male, wearing a
gray hooded sweatshirt, brandished
a handgun and demanded money.
The suspect was last seen leaving the
area on foot. While conducting busi-
ness checks of the area, contact was
made with an individual who advised
while in the parking lot of Millison
Plaza, at approximately 7:20 PM,
he was approached by a black male
wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt.
The victim advised the suspect was
armed with a handgun, and demand-
ed money. The victim last saw the
suspect on foot in the area of Milli-
son Plaza.
Anyone with information is asked
to contact Detective Brian Fennessey
at (301) 475-4200 extension *8103,
or by email at Brian.Fennessey@
stmarysmd.com. Citizens may also
contact the Sheriffs Office at (301)
475-8008, Crime Solvers at (301)
475-3333, or text a tip to TIP239
plus your message to CRIMES
(274637).
Ashe
Violation of Protective Order-
On 11/07/17, DFC. Steinbach re-
sponded to the 24000 block of Beck
Road, in Hollywood, for a reported
dispute. After serving Suspect Sha-
kia Yvonne Ashe, age 23, of Hol-
lywood, with a Protective Order,
Suspect Ashe then repeatedly yelled
obscenities at the petitioner/vic-
tim. Suspect Ashe was arrested and
charged with Violation of Protective
Order. CASE# 58749-17
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Burglary- On 11/07/17, Cpl. Ker-
by, was responding to a report of an
in-progress burglary, when he passed
the suspect vehicle that was reported
to be involved, in the 28000 block
of Flora Corner Road, in Mechan-
icsville. The vehicle was stopped
and ultimately stolen property from
the burglary was discovered in the
vehicle, as well as heroin and CDS
paraphernalia. Arrested was Suspect
Andrew Wyatt Washabaugh, age 30,
of Mechanicsville, and Kevin Alex
Kosack Jr., age 34 of Mechanicsville.
Washabaugh was charged with Bur-
glary 3rd Degree and Theft. Kosack
Jr. was charged with Burglary 3rd
Degree, Theft, CDS Possession-Not
Marijuana-Heroin and CDS: Posses-
sion Paraphernalia. CASE# 58728-17
Garrison
Theft- On 11/7/17, DFC. Pon-
torno responded to the 21000 block
of Great Mills Road, in Lexington
Park, for a report of a theft. Inves-
tigation revealed Suspect Jennifer
Lynn Garrison, age 27, of Lexington
Park, attempted to steal items from
the Dollar General; Garrison was
charged with theft. CASE# 58853-17
Daly
Assault- On 11/09/17, Dep. J.
Smith responded to the 27000 block
of Yowaiski Mill Road, in Mechan-
icsville, for a report of an assault.
Upon arrival contact was made with
the victim who displayed injury to
the face and neck. The victim ad-
vised Suspect Thomas James Daly,
age 25, of Mechanicsville, had as-
saulted the victim by grabbing the
victims neck and closing a window
on the victim. Suspect Daly was ar-
rested and charged with Assault 2nd
Degree. CASE# 59104-17
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 10 Education The County Times Thursday, November 16, 2017

CSM Celebrates Grads from Adult Ed Program

classes to cover all areas
of basic reading, writing
and math as needed to
prepare for the GED test
or the National External
Diploma Program, and
English as a Second Lan-
guage Classes to provide
basic English language
and life skill instruction
for adults whose native
language is not English,
Harris said.
There is also a fam-
ily literacy course that
focuses on the develop-
ment of workforce skills
and GED test prepara-
tion to increase stu-
dents education and em-
ployability skills while
CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy congratulates graduate Lillian Daniele Holland as Holland receives
her diploma at the Nov. 2 ceremony. learning to support their
childs academic devel-
Families and friends gathered at the College of opment. Instruction is
Southern Maryland (CSM) Leonardtown Campus available to help parents in becoming their childs
Nov. 2 to recognize 26 students for earning their primary teacher and full partners in the education
Maryland High School diplomas through the CSM of their child.
Adult Education Program. The classes are small so that learning can be
CSM Vice President of the Leonardtown Cam- individualized to meet the needs of each student,
pus Dr. Tracy Harris described the CSM Adult Ed- Harris said.
ucation during his remarks. The program provides Partners with CSM in the Adult Education Pro-
gram include the St. Marys County Detention
Center, St. Marys County Library, St. Marys
County Public Schools and the Judy Center. The
Adult Education Program at CSM is supported
through grant funding by the Maryland Depart-
ment of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, the U.S.
Department of Education, and local funding. Be-
cause of this funding, most classes are free.
This is an important component, said CSM
Vice President Dan Mosser, since offering free
or inexpensive courses for adults living in St.
Marys County who are motivated and want to ex-
pand their job opportunities, or build their work-
ing knowledge of English as a second language or
earn their GED. We hope to remove any cost bar-
riers that may have held people back in the past.
To view photos from the Nov. 2 graduation, visit
http://csmphoto.zenfolio.com/17stmarysged.
The next two orientations for the CSM Adult
Education Program in St. Marys County will
be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 (must attend both
nights) at Great Mills High School and 9 a.m. Dec.
8 at the Leonardtown Campus, B Building, Room
214. Orientation is free, but participants need to
register by calling 240-725-5473 before attending.
For information about the CSM Adult Education
Program, visitwww.csmd.edu/Adulted or phone
443-550-6149 in Calvert County or 240-725-5473
in St. Marys County or emailadulted@csmd.edu.
From CSM

Small Business Center

Holds Business Showcase

Maryland Department of Transportation representatives and the Southern and Corridor Region Small
Business Development Center Business Development Accelerator Program team gather with private and
public procurement representatives who participated in the Oct. 13 event at the Business Service Center
in Bowie.

The Small Business Development Cen-
ter, hosted by the College of Southern
Maryland (CSM), along with the Mary-
land Department of Transportation/State
Highway Administration, held a business
procurement showcase Oct. 13 at the Busi-
ness Service Center in Bowie. The show-
case gave a group of local contracting
firms the chance to present their services
to potential private and public clients.
Many small businesses tend not to go
to general networking events and trade
shows because they feel its a waste of
their time. They meet agency representa-
tives that only market the agency, said
Ann Frank, SBDC Outreach Coordina-
tor for the State Highway Administration
(SHA) Business Development Accelera-
tor Program (BDAP). The event gave 29
BDAP clients access to representatives
from private prime contracting companies
as well as government entities. Participat-
ing clients were showcased one-by-one as
they shared their business services, an-
swered audience questions and networked
with participating organizations for cur-
rent and future opportunities.
From CSM
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Trades Education
Highlighted by
Regional Campus
A Career Development Open House and Apprenticeship Appreciation Day will be held Nov. 18 at the
Center for Trades and Energy Training (CTET) Building at the College of Southern Marylands Regional
Hughesville Campus.
The College of Southern Maryland
(CSM) will host a Career Develop-
ment Open House and Apprentice-
ship Appreciation Day from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 at the
Center for Trades and Energy Train-
ing (CTET) at the Regional Hughes-
ville Campus.
The event is an opportunity for cur-
rent apprentices, their employers and
members of the public interested in
trades education to tour the campus
and participate in free training ses-
sions, such as General Introduction
to the Skilled Trades, Construc-
tion Site Safety and Fundamentals
of Crew Leadership. These sessions
will be taught by experienced crafts-
men and CTET instructors, said
CSM Director of Trades and Energy
Training Bruce Posey.
Current CSM trades students will
be on hand to talk to visitors and
share their own experience with
CTET programs.
Matthew Higgins, 23, of Great
Mills is one of those students. An
employee at A&G Electric in Me-
chanicsville, Higgins also takes
classes in CSMs electrical pro-
gram as he works toward his goal to
earn his master journeyman license
and maybe someday own his own
business.
CSM helps me learn the techni-
cal side of things that I would most
likely not receive out in the field,
Higgins said.
Higgins said that he particularly
appreciates the hands-on lab portion
of his CSM instruction, which allows
The County Times Education 11
7th Annual
Ladies
Night
Nov. 17, 2017
4 - 7 p.m.
him time to better understand tasks.
I would highly recommend the
program to anyone that is think-
ing about getting into the electri-
cal field, Higgins said. If you are Door Prizes &
Gift Bags
thinking about taking the program,
just take the leap and do it. You learn
a ton of information, and it helps you
see the multiple sides of the field. If
you have been in the field for a while,
Hors doeuvres
it is still good to learn the technical & Cocktails
side of things so you can understand
why you do the things you do.
Like Higgins, Constance Coggins,
27, of La Plata is a CSM student
studying at CTET. Coggins is work-
ing to someday start a construction
company with her sister. Coggins is
studying Successful Construction
Contracting, Crew Leadership and
Construction Project Management at
the college.
The Career Development Open
House and Apprenticeship Apprecia-
tion Day is designed to give potential Shop Early for Christmas to get a great selection
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For information about the
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12 In Our Community The County Times
SAT DEC 2 @ 8:30 AM
Russell Bros. Farm
Morganza MD
L EONARDTOWN
(across from Chopticon High School)
CELEBRATES VETERANS DAY
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Veterans Day in Leonardtown is more
than just a celebration of the sacrices
sometimes the ultimate sacrice of the
men and women in the armed services
but of the contributions they have made to
make St. Marys County the community
Farm Equipment & Machinery Tools Antiques & it is.
Following the parade, in which thou-
Collectibles New Outdoor Furniture Handcrafted Fresh
sands marched, representing veterans
Evergreen Wreaths, Centerpieces & Decorations organizations, living history groups,
Handcrafted Quilts Furniture Crafts community service organizations, busi-
nesses and schools, speakers talked about
Auction bought to you jointly by:
the importance of veterans to the local
Farrell Auction Service, LLC community.
Russell Brothers Farm, LLC J. Ernest Bell, attorney, U.S. Marine
Corp veteran and town historian said that
Friday night preview & early registration FRI - DEC 1st , 2 8 pm! when World War I began more than a
Please note: We will be selling with 4 to 6 auction crews at a time - bring your friends and family! century ago 147 St. Marys County men
Back by popular demand McKays Famous Stuffed Ham Sandwiches and Missys Fry Pies! answered the call in 1917 when the nation
joined the conict.
For pictures and more information go to: That was our countys initial contribu-
tion to the war effort, Bell said.
Food & Refreshments available
Friday & Saturday
www.FarrellAuctionService.com More would follow and after wars end
27 of them who gave their lives would be
memorialized in stone on the town square.
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Veterans from the Civil War and the
Spanish American War were at the com-
memoration in 1921.
In the present day, veterans continue to
make an impact in St. Marys throughout
the community, said Capt. Jason Ham-
mond the new commanding ofcer at
Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
Theyre the fabric of this community,
Hammond said. Theyre the fabric of
what we do.
Its that service that makes this county
great.
Maryland Secretary of State John C.
Wobensmith, also in attendance, an-
nounced that Gov. Larry Hogans admin-
istration would introduce legislation in
2018 to exempt military pensions from
state taxes as well as give veterans free ac-
cess to state parks.
U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer praised the sacri-
ce of veterans everywhere.
Theres nothing we could do to add or
detract from their service, Hoyer said.
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Thursday, November 16, 2017
Hearth and Home: Pet of the Week
Preserving Maryland
You know what you cooked and con-
sumed during Thanksgiving. . . Give
your kitchen a break and experience
what and how the colonists preserved
and prepared food in the olden days.
Round up the family for a visit to His-
toric St. Marys City (HSMC) and
learn how we are Preserving Mary-
land at HSMC. This hearth and home
event is a lively exploration of 17th-
century foodways that is sure to give
you and your crew a new appreciation
of modern conveniences. The muse-
ums nal event of the fall season will
occur on November 24 and 25 from 10
a.m. until 4 p.m.
Special activities are included in
general admission to the museum:
$10.00 adult, $9.00 senior, $6.00 for
children ages 6-18, and free for those
Ag Commission Announces
County Grant Awards
This past June the Southern Maryland
Agricultural Development Commission
(SMADC) announced the opening of a
new grant program called the Regional
Agricultural Project (RAP). The intended
purpose of the project was to create eco-
nomic viability for farmers and to foster
region-wide collaboration in order to en-
hance and sustain Southern Marylands
agricultural economy. Bids were open to
all ve counties of Southern Maryland:
Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince
Georges and St. Marys. SMADC is
pleased to announce that the county bids
have been received, reviewed, and award-
ed as follows:
Total funding awarded for all county
projects is $125,000. Project funds are in-
tended to benet the existing agriculture
community and create seed money for
The County Times In Our Community 13
MEET JACKIE
Hi, my name is Jackie. Im
a very SWEET girl who has
spent 40 DAYS and 40
NIGHTS in the shelter.
Ive been patiently wait-
ing for a family to come
adopt me! Im about 4
years old, BEAUTIFUL
and very FRIENDLY.
Are YOU the person to
take me out of the shelter
and into a loving home?
I know I can make you
happy! PLEASE CHOOSE
ME!!
And remember, if there is
room in the heart, there is room in
the house.
5 years and younger and Friends mem- Hurry in to adopt me and meet the won-
bers. Bring a non-perishable food derful gang at Tri-County Animal Shelter
item for the Southern Maryland Food (6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville)
Bank and enjoy a $1 discount. Start or call 301-932-1713 for more information.
your visit at the HSMC Visitor Center To see more of my amazing friends avail-
(18751 Hogaboom Lane). Hearth and able for adoption, like us on Facebook @
Home in Early Maryland is presented Tri-County Animal Shelter Southern MD.
with generous support from the His-
toric St. Marys City Foundation.
For more information about this
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event or the museum, call 1-800-762-
Coming Soon! PR
1634, 240-895-4990, or visit www.
$269 ICE
HSMCdigshitory.org.
From HSMC
VALLEY DR. MECHANICSVILLE, MD
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agriculture-related projects needed in the
ve counties. The county Farm Bureau,
OWN FOR LESS THAN $1600 MONTH!!
Soil Conservation District, Economic
Development/county government and
University of Maryland Extension, were
eligible to apply as the managing grant 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Baths, Full Finished Basement! HUGE Fenced Lot,
entity for their county. All were instructed ALL NEW EVERYTHING! Kitchen Cabinets, Appliances, Lighting, Wood
to speak to their agricultural community, Floors, Carpeting, Ceramic Baths...SPECTACULAR! L
farmers, and agribusiness to ascertain OWN for Less Than $1,600 per mo.! NO MONEY DOWN! I
what projects were most needed in the in-
dustry before submitting their county bid.
Additionally, SMADC encouraged every- Steve Atkocius I HAVE SOLD
S
one to work together on their grant bids, MANY HOMES T
so that together the regional projects could Broker/Realtor IN YOUR AREA
be used to strengthen cross county rela-
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tionships and to bolster the entire farming
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14 In Our Community The County Times Thursday, November 16, 2017

Holiday Open House

November 18 & 19
10am to 5pm
Bring in the season with our 1st Holiday Open House!

We have everything from Farmhouse and country decor to all the

Christmas goodies you need to decorate for the holidays!

We are giving away door prizes and yummy treats by Maes Cakes!

The Rusty Roost

26530 Three Notch Road
Mechanicsville, Maryland
(301)373-2006

Prices Lowered
Storewide
20%-30% Off *
*In stock merchandise.
Some exclusions apply.
See store for details.

Quality Furniture, Dining Room Tables, Hutches,

Bedroom Sets & more!
301-932-4164 Mon - Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
www.EverythingAmish.net Sun: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
1/2 Mile North of Hughesville Bypass
7700 Leonardtown Road | Hughesville, MD 20637

The Holiday
Sat. Novem
10am - 6pber 18

Apple Open House Sun. Nove

m
m
11am - 6pbmer 19

Basket Featuring:
Kendra Scott Jewelry
Simply Southern
Mark Roberts Fairies
n e T a s t ing In-Store
Wi mb er 18
Spe
Door Pr cials
Marys Candy Kitchen
Sat. Nove pm izes Estate Jewelry
10am - 5 Swan Creek Candles
Route One Apparel
27056 Mt Zion Church Rd. | Mechanicsville, MD 20659 | (301) 884-8118 And More!
Thursday, November 16, 2017 The County Times In Our Community 15

OPEN
Craft Guild Shop HOUSE
Saturday,
December 9th

Saturday, th
November 25
IN STORE SPECIALS

10% Off
Store Wide Gift Basket Raffle
*Free Rafe Ticket with in store purchase

26005 Point Lookout Road | Leonardtown, MD 20650 | (301) 997-1644

Located Next to Maryland Antiques Center

Fill-A-Bag;
Get 25% OFF *

Black Friday Only!

*Valid only at Wild Birds Unlimited of St.
Mary's County. One bag per person. Offer not
valid on previous purchases, gift cards,
optics, DSC memberships or sale items.
Items must fit fully inside our designated WBU

$7 off $35 Purchase

shopping bag and may not extend beyond the
bag handles. Offer expires 11/24/2017.
*

46400 Lexington Village Way #106, Lexington Park, MD

20653
(301)-863-BIRD www.wbu.com/stmaryscounty
(301) 863-BIRD(2473) www.wbu.com/stmaryscounty
BIRD FOOD FEEDERS GARDEN ACCENTS UNIQUE GIFTS
*Valid only at Wild Birds Unlimited of
St. Mary's County. One discount per BIRD FOOD FEEDERS GARDEN ACCENTS UNIQUE GIFTS
purchase. Offer not valid on bird
food, previous purchases, gift cards, Were in Lexington Park, in the Plaza with
or sale items. Offer valid thru
11/30/17. Dicks Sporting Goods & Kohls
46400 Lexington Village Way #106, Lexington Park, MD
20653
(301) 863-2473 www.wbu.com/stmaryscounty

Carters Country Classics

BIRD FOOD FEEDERS GARDEN ACCENTS UNIQUE GIFTS

Fill-A-Bag;
Get 25% OFF *

Specializing in Local Crafters & Artisans

Christmas
*Valid only at Wild Birds Unlimited of St.

$7 off $35 Purchase

Mary's County. One bag per person. Offer not

10% off 1 item *

valid on previous purchases, gift cards,
optics, DSC memberships or sale items.

Open House
Items must fit fully inside our designated WBU

of your choice shopping bag and may not extend beyond the
bag handles. Offer expires 11/24/2017.

with this ad
46400 Lexington Village Way #106, Lexington Park, MD
expires
*Valid only12/24/17
at Wild Birds Unlimited of
St. Mary's County. One discount per
Dec. 2nd 9am - 5:30pm 20653 Hours starting 11/24/17:
Holiday
(301)-863-BIRD www.wbu.com/stmaryscounty
Monday thru Thursday: 10 til 5
purchase. Offer not valid on bird DOOR PRIZES & HOURLY SPECIALS Friday:
BIRD FOOD FEEDERS GARDEN ACCENTS 10 tilGIFTS
UNIQUE 7
food, previous purchases, gift cards,
or sale items. Offer valid thru Special Sales Saturday: 10 til 5 | Sunday: 11 til 5
11/30/17. Artisans & Crafters 240.925.0057
20353 Point Lookout Road Great Mills, Md. 20634
Vintage & Antique Corner (Between Dyson Lumber and Brass Rail)
Find us on Facebook!
46400 Lexington Village Way #106, Lexington Park, MD
20653
(301) 863-2473 www.wbu.com/stmaryscounty
BIRD FOOD FEEDERS GARDEN ACCENTS UNIQUE GIFTS
16 Feature The County Times Thursday, November 16, 2017

Leonardtown Maryland Antique Center

New Holiday Store Hours
Wed through Mon 10:00 - 5:00
Sunday 10:00 - 4:00 | Closed Tuesday
Holiday Open House Saturday December 2
Enjoy Our Holiday Sales
At LMDAC you will find Antiques, Vintage, Furniture, Collectibles, Costume, and
Estate Jewelry, Art Glass, and An Extensive selection of Fragments of Yesteryear

26005 Point Lookout Rd | Leonardtown MD 20650 | 240.309.4018

HUGHESVILLE VILLAGE
MARKET

Vintage collectibles, antiques, upcycled furniture and unique items for your home.
Browse for that perfect holiday gift and more!

Hughesville Village Market

8143 Old Leonardtown Rd
Hughesville, Maryland
Open Friday & Saturday 9am - 5pm / Sunday 11am - 5pm

Come Visit Us
Antiques, Vintage and Collectibles
Something for Everyone!

Glory Days Antiques Port Royal Trading Post Acme Antiques

12005 Crain Hwy. 25638 A.P. Hill Blvd. 608 Church Ln.
Newburg, MD 20664 Port Royal,VA 22535 Tappahannock,VA 22560
Mon-Sat 9-5 | Sun 10-4 M-F 10-5 | Sat 10-6 | Sun 10-4 Mon-Sat 10-6 | Sun 10-4
Phone: 301-259-4500 Phone: 804-742-5555 Phone: 804-925-6471
over 50 vendors over 70 vendors over 100 vendors
Thursday, November 16, 2017
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Each year there are needy children who face the
prospect of going without toys during the Christ-
mas season but local marines, active and retired,
work to make sure that wont happen on their
watch.
Chuck Jones, a retired marine colonel
and member of the Patuxent River Det.
1305 Marine Corp League, says the Toys
for Tots campaign is in full swing this year
across St. Marys County.
Its to deliver the message of hope for
less fortunate children in our community,
Jones told The County Times. Its a real
community effort to get Toys For Tots
organized.
The local league is partnering with the
Marine Aviation Detachment (MAD) sta-
tioned at Patuxent River Naval Air Station
to take on the big task of getting toys from
all of the collection stations.
The boxes are already out for donations, Jones
said of the nearly 200 locations where residents
can leave their toy donations.
Collections started Nov. 6 and will continue
through Dec. 9, Jones said, with major collection
days on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 and Dec. 9.
Donations on those days will be accepted at
Dress Barn, Wal-Mart and the Navy Exchange on
Photos courtesy of St. Marys County Toys for Tots
The County Times
Marines Collecting
Toys for Needy
Children
the naval air station from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The amount of toys collected just last year shows
the need is great.
For the 2016 campaign, Toys for Tots collected
10,691 toys for children in St. Marys County;
1,367 children were the recipients and the cam-
paign collected an additional $1,739 in donations
I love doing it. It gives the sense
of giving back to the community
- Chuck Jones
to buy more toys.
I love doing it, Jones said of directing the season to ensure all their needs are met.
campaign. It gives the sense of giving back to the
community.
Jones started volunteering with the Toys for
Tots campaign back in 2008 before becoming its
director.
The final distribution days for the toys will be
Feature 17
Dec. 16 and Dec. 17 at Millison Plaza, Unit C, next
to the gymnastics center.
We try to get as much as we can so we can give
as much as we can, Jones said.
The local marines also partner with the countys
Department of Human Services and its Christmas
Caring Program.
The human services department works
to screen families to build a database of
needy children eligible for gifts; parents
who want to request a toy for their child or
children can register their child at www.
toysfortots.org and request that the local
coordinator contact them.
Toys for Tots is a nation-wide campaign
but all toys collected here will stay in St.
Marys County for resident children.
Cynthia Brown, division manager for
Human Services, said the partnership has
been a successful one, all the more helpful
since the needs tend to grow each year.
Human Services also works to encourage
non-profit entities to adopt families for the holiday
It does seem to grow, we see a slight increase
each year, Brown said. I think thats due to the
fact theres more effort to show that these pro-
grams are available.
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 18 Obituaries
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 weeks edition.
Brenda Lee Hanson
Brenda Lee Hanson, 66, of Valley
Lee, MD passed away November 8,
2017 at her home surrounded by her
loving family.
She was born on July 15, 1951 in
Leonardtown, MD to Richard Wil-
liam Dick Carroll and Clara Ann
Dolly Donatelli Carroll of Ridge,
MD.
Brenda was born and raised in St.
Marys County. She is a 1969 gradu-
ate of St. Marys Academy and a 1973
graduate of St. Marys College where
she earned her Bachelors degree.
She was born with green and yellow
blood. She had a passion for her fam-
ilys business, Carrolls Equipment,
which she ran for many years with her
Dad and Brother. Her family was her
greatest love, she enjoyed looking af-
ter everyone, especially taking care
of her granddaughter over the past
year and a half. She was an excel-
lent cook, preparing many delicious
meals, with her apple pie always be-
ing a favorite. An enjoyable pastime
was having family and friends over
for cook outs and crab boils. As an
avid traveler, she and her husband
have been to many places throughout
Europe and across America. But she
always returned early, because they
loved their home and enjoyed being
with family best of all. She also en-
joyed spending time on the water,
whether it be in the boat catching
To Place A Memorial,
Please Call
301-373-4125
or send an email to
salliekeys@countytimes.net
The County Times
rays, picnicking at the pier, or relax-
ing at one of the many beaches along
the Potomac River.
In addition to her beloved husband,
Jimmy, Brenda is also survived by
her son, Matthew Hanson, his wife
Jenny, and their daughter Jaxie
Babydoll Hanson of Valley Lee,
MD; her siblings: Richard Gerard
Rick Carroll (Becky) of Ridge,
MD, Cynthia Ann Cindy Bradburn
(Charlie) of Dameron, MD, Stepha-
nie Marie Steffie Langley (Phil)
of Dameron, MD, and Deanna Jean
Dubbar (Jeff) of Dameron, MD; and
many extended family and friends.
Memorial contributions may be
made to the Second District Volun-
teer Fire/Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1,
Valley Lee, MD 20692; Hospice of
St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonard-
town, MD 20650, and St. Georges
Catholic Church, 19199 Saint
Georges Church Road, Valley Lee,
MD 20692
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield
Funeral Home, P.A.
Joseph Ford Hayden, Jr.
Joseph Ford Hayden, Jr. (Tinyboy),
75 of Callaway, MD, passed away on
October 30, 2017 at his residence.
Born on June 11, 1942 in Leonar-
dtown, MD, he was the son of the
In Remembrance
late Irma A. Hayden and Joseph F.
Hayden, Sr. Joseph was the loving
husband of Sandra L. Hayden, whom
he married on October 5, 1968 in
Holy Face Catholic Church Great
Mills, MD. Joseph is survived by
his children; Victoria Millar (Brett)
of Callaway, MD, Sirena Hayden
(Brooke) of Callaway, MD, Richard
Mandeville of Ridge, MD, son. As
well as siblings; Mary Catherine
Dean, Gloria L. LeDonne, Betty L.
Dement, Charles A. Hayden, Patricia
A. Smith and Rhonda M. Pope. He
was preceded in death by his daugh-
ter; Angela Hancock, grandchildren;
Heather Hancock and Kerri Han-
cock. He was a lifetime resident of
St. Marys County, MD and gradu-
ated from Leonardtown High School.
Joseph served in the United States
Air Force from February 3, 1961 to
February 2, 1965, where he received
the Air Force Good Conduct Medal.
He worked for 55 years on his farm.
In addition, he was a St. Marys Tran-
sit Driver for the St. Marys Transit
System.
Joseph enjoyed; NASCAR, camp-
ing with friend and family. Fur-
thermore, he became a snowbird in
Florida.
In lieu of flowers memorial con-
tributions may be made to Hospice
of St. Marys P.O. Box 625 Leonard-
town, MD 20650.
Arrangements provided by the
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home,
P.A. Leonardtown, MD.
Bruce Alan Pregger, Ph.D
Bruce Alan Pregger, Ph. D, 61,
of Drayden, MD, died November 6,
2017 at his home.
Bruce was born on September 2,
1956 in Trenton, NJ to Fred Pregger
of Whiting, NJ and the late Betty M.
Pregger.
In 1974 Bruce graduated from
Hopewell Valley Central High
School in Pennington, NJ. He earned
his Bachelor of Arts in Physics from
Trenton State College. He continued
his education at the University of
Delaware earning his Ph. D in Ap-
plied Sciences - Materials and Met-
allurgy in 1986. He was employed
for many years as a dedicated Mate-
rials Engineer with the Department
of Defense at Patuxent River Naval
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Air Station. He was currently serv-
ing as Lead Failure Analyst for Air-
craft and Engine Programs for the
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft
Division.
Bruce was a worldwide traveler,
but especially enjoyed visiting Ja-
pan, taking several trips a year. He
studied their culture, language, and
food. He was particularly interested
in Japanese animation and comics
and wrote about them for an online
magazine. Bruce was also an avid
collector of American and Japanese
antiques.
In addition to his father, Fred,
Bruce is also survived by his brother,
Brian Pregger and his wife, Heather
of Fort Worth, TX and many extend-
ed family and friends. He is pre-
ceded in death by his mother, Betty
Pregger.
Family will receive friends on
Tuesday, November 21, 2017 from
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM with a Memorial
Service at 6:00 PM at the Brinsfield
Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Holly-
wood Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Inurnment will be private.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
Arrangements by the Brinsfield
Funeral Home, P.A.
Liv Bernich
Liv Bernich, 62, of California,
MD passed away November 9, 2017
at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Balti-
more, MD with her loving husband
and son at her side.
She was born on June 23, 1955
in Kristinasand, Norway to the late
Marvin Torgersen and Doris Svensen
Torgersen.
On February 12, 1977, Liv mar-
ried her beloved husband, Ernest
A. Bernie Bernich, in Lakehurst,
NJ. Together they celebrated over
40 wonderful years of marriage. She
was a devoted wife and mother and
enjoyed traveling the world support-
ing her husband throughout his 30
year military career. She especially
enjoyed living in Puerto Rico where
she owned horses and Iceland so she
could visit her family in Norway. Af-
ter moving to Southern Maryland in
1987, she bartended at the Fleet Re-
serve and Harry Lundeberg School
of Seamanship, where she met many
great people. She and her husband
Thursday, November 16, 2017 The County Times Obituaries 19

took many cruises with their friends
and always had a terrific time. She
enjoyed going to casinos and play-
ing the slots machines. She had an
adventurous spirit, which included
parasailing. She was an avid golfer,
enjoyed reading true crime novels,
and watching ID television. She was
very talented and croqueted many
beautiful blankets, scarfs, baby
clothes and baby booties.
In addition to her beloved husband,
Bernie, Liv is also survived by her
children: Scott Bernich of Califor-
nia, MD, Ernest Bernich II of Jack-
sonville, FL, and Kimberly Bernich
of Jacksonville, FL; her siblings: Lil-
lian Coulombe (Chuck) of Virginia
Beach, VA, Linda Piscopo of Fort
Pierce, FL, Ken Torgersen of Fort
Peirce, FL, and Kjell Torgersen of
Norway; her grandchildren: Alaina,
Alyssa, Adrian, Scott, Stephanie,
and Alexander; and many nephews
and nieces and extended family and
friends. She is preceded in death by
her parents.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield
Funeral Home, P.A.
Dorothy Bernice Hall
Dorothy Bernice Hall Bootsie, 63, of
Leonardtown, MD passed away on No-
vember 9, 2017 in Clinton, MD. Born on
January 19, 1954 in Leonardtown, MD,
she was the loving daughter of Dorothy
Beatrice Downs Hall from Lexington
Park, MD and the late Lancaster Eugene
Hall.
Bootsie graduated from Chapticon
High School in 1972. She was a Bank
Teller for Cedar Point Federal Credit
Union, a paper carrier, a cosmetologist
for the Touch of Grace Beauty Salon
and a bookkeeper for the Leonardtown
Beauty Shop.
Contributions may be made to Leon-
ardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O.
Box 299 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/
or Hospice of St. Marys P.O. Box 625
Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Arrangement provided by the Mat-
tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Leonardtown, MD 20650.
George Trenouth Edmonds
George Trenouth Edmonds, 79 died
Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Born Au-
gust 12, 1938 to the late Dr. G.M. and
Mrs. Kay (Lindsay) Edmonds of Horton,
Kansas. He attended St. Benedicts Mau-
rHill Prep School and received a B.A. at
St. Louis University of St. Louis, MO.
He moved to DC/MD and was em-
ployed by Central GMC for several de-
cades before retiring to his wifes home-
town of Piney Point, MD where theyd
spent many summers creating memories
with family and friends.
He is survived by his beloved wife,
Elizabeth Betty (Rock) Edmonds
with whom hed just celebrated their
50th Anniversary. He is also survived by
his daughters Robin Christine, Jeanine
Trenouth Martin and son-in-law Michael
Martin. He is predeceased by his twin
brother Joseph Lindsay Edmonds. And
survived by his family, wife Elizabeth,
Children; Catherine and Joe (Staci). He is
survived by his younger brother Stephen
James, his wife Ann and children Scott,
David (Christine), Christopher (Marssia)
and their families. He is also survived by
his half-sister Janet (Michael) Bowen, as
well as numerous cousins, nieces, neph-
ews, sisters-in-law who he dearly loved
and revered as part of his nuclear family.
George loved sailing, shing, chess,
spending time with family laughing,
participating with members of 2nd Dis-
trict Volunteer Fire Department and Res-
cue Squad in Valley Lee, the Sheriffs
Department Citizens Advisory Board
in Leonardtown. He is remembered as
a kind man who never met a stranger,
loved his family, giving and receiving
inspirations of laughter.
In lieu of owers, donations are re-
quested to be made to either: Aortic An-
eurysm Research Fund-Department of
Surgery John Hopkins Medicine John
Hopkins Vascular Division.
Make checks payable to: Johns Hop-
kins University
Attn: Bridget Casagn
Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine
550 N. Broadway, Ste. 722
Baltimore, MD 21205
In Memory of George T. Edmonds
Arrangements provided by the Mat-
tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Leonardtown, MD.

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 20 Sports
Stevenson Leads St. Marys
Cross Country at Regionals
By Justin Gordon
St. Marys College of Maryland
First-year Lindsey Stevenson (Bel
Air, Md./C. Milton Wright) collected
the programs best individual nish in
NCAA regional action on Saturday. Ste-
venson paced the St. Marys College of
Maryland womens cross country team
to a 35th-place nish at the 2017 NCAA
Division III Mideast Regionals hosted
by Dickinson College at Big Spring
High School in Newville, Pennsylvania.
Stevenson completed the 6K course in
25:12.3 for a 148th (of 351 runners) over-
all nish, averaging a 6:46-mile pace.
Previously, Margaret Lillie 13 owned
the teams best nish at the NCAA re-
gionals with a 172nd-place nish in
2012. The teams 35th-place nish this
season is the second-highest placement
in the Seahawks nine-year history since
St. Marys 34th-place nish in 2013.
The Basics:
Place 35th of 49
Location Newville, Pa. Big Spring
High School
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SMAC Scoreboard
St. Marys Top 5 Finishers:
First-year Kara Taylor (Ellicott City,
Md./Centennial) was the second St.
Marys runner to nish as Taylor ran a
time of 25:14.4 for 150th overall follow-
ing a 6:47-minute mile pace.
Junior captain Marisa McCormick
(Prince Frederick, Md./Calvert) was the
third Seahawk to nish with a time of
26:39.2 for 220th overall.
Senior captain Halcyon Ruskin
(Kensington, Md./Albert Einstein) and
sophomore Sarah Jeffrey (Catonsville,
Md./Catonsville) rounded out the Top 5
for St. Marys as Ruskin ran a 27:01.6 for
240th overall and Jeffrey nished with a
27:50.4 for 263rd place.
Junior Lindsey Power (Glen Arm,
Md./Notre Dame Prep) and rst-year
Melody Raynaud (Ellicott City, Md./
Mt. Hebron) also competed for the Se-
ahawks. Power posted a time of 28:25.2
for 282nd place while Raynaud nished
295th in 29:09.9.
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The More
Consequential Farewell

The reaction to the last View from the Bleachers
an editorial on Colin Kaepernick, social injustice and
anthem demonstrations was the most significant in
the columns nearly 10-year history. It was also the
most divided: every supportive comment was counter-
balanced by one expressing staunch disagreement. All
were welcomed and appreciated.
Setting differences aside, this overarching theme
was clear: our democracy, freedom of expression and
what it means to be patriotic are all deeply meaningful
and unsettled matters. This is why I wrote O Say Can
You See; this is why many readers were compelled to
react.
Considering the different political structures around
the globe, this wonderful ability to fuss and argue and
shape our ever-evolving democracy should never be
lost in the discord, no matter the intensity. The right
to thoughtful expression and the responsibility to lis-
ten earnestly to and respect those opposed and work
toward a palatable, majority-based resolution - should
never be overlooked. Those freedoms and that collec-
tive responsibility define us as Americans far more
than the side weve adopted on the issue du jour.
With that, I will scratch a personal itch with this
View. Bear with me.
This weekend will mark the presumed end of a con-
sequential NASCAR drivers career. It would be un-
derstandable if that lede was interpreted as a prelude
to a farewell to Dale Earnhardt Jr., retiring legend of
the asphalt and left turns. But it is not. This is about
another NASCAR driver whose time behind the wheel
could be ending: Danica Patrick.
Within the sport, Patricks career doesnt compare
to Earnhardts. The latter has been the most popular
driver for the last decade-plus and is a constant link to
his iconic father; meanwhile, the former hasnt won a
race in an eight-year career.
But outside the sport, it is Patricks career, not Earn-
hardts, thats been more consequential.
One of the hats I wear, and the one donned with the
greatest responsibility, is that of a father. More spe-
cifically, I have a daughter. Shes old enough now to
be keenly aware of gender and the limitations social
stereotypes attempt to place on herjust because shes
a girl.
I hate it. I know this awareness was an inevitable
and unfortunate part of growing up. I also know I have
the ability, thru open dialogue, to disarm foolish, sexist
stereotypes, thereby ensuring she has the strength and
confidence to transcend any artificial ceilings. But I
still hate it - to my core. Because I know sexism ex-
ist. Because I know she will encounter men who dont
see her as an equal and consider her incapable or an
object for their manipulation (see the alarming #MeToo
movement if you harbor doubts).
Call it the curse of boobs. Or is it the psychological
corruption of testicles and testosterone? PCT2, if you
will. Yes, I like that better.
Despite my best efforts, Im aware that my gray-
bearded male pontifications against gender-based limi-
tations likely do not provide her adequate reassurance.
But in Patrick, I have an undeniable example of a wom-
an eviscerating such a stereotype. Patrick stormed her
way to the heights of both IndyCar and stock car rac-
ing nearly entirely male sports. She carried herself
with confidence, never flinched, freely expressed her
opinion and competed with an edge that is common
in the still rough-around-the-edges sport of NASCAR.
Basically, Patrick acted like she belonged and she
did. That she did all this in the troll-friendly social
media age is a tremendous credit to her strength and
professionalism.
Of course as time passes, it will still be Earnhardt,
not Patrick, who will be the more frequent subject
of reminiscent fans. Which is too bad. Thats not a
knock on Dale Jr. Hes been nothing but a class act
throughout his career and a consistent supporter of
Patrick. But Patricks career, not Earnhardts, carries
more social significance. A man unjustly overshadow-
ing a female contemporary: label me disappointed but
unsurprised. But then again, maybe Patrick will find
another NASCAR team and continue adding to her re-
markable accomplishments. Im one dad of one young
lady who isnt ready for her empowering story to end.
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22,000 Deer Harvested

During Early Season
Photo for DNR by Duane Tucker
The Maryland Department of Natu-
ral Resources announced today that
hunters harvested more deer during
the early hunting season compared
with last year.
Maryland hunters wrapped up the
early portion of the archery and muz-
zleloader seasons by harvesting an es-
timated 22,199 deer in September and
crossbows) and 9,362 harvested dur-
ing the October muzzleloader season.
An additional 254 deer were reported
during managed hunts. Hunters har-
vested 571 antlered and 563 antlerless
sika deer as part of the total.
The archery harvest increased 2 per-
cent while the muzzleloader harvest
increased 30 percent, most likely due
to more favorable weather conditions
and increased effort when compared
to last year. Overall, the antlered har-
vest increased 23 percent from 6,374
to 7,821 deer and the antlerless harvest
increased 6 percent from 13,549 to
14,378.
In Calvert County 473 deer were
early-season harvested compared to
495 last year.
In St. Marys County 773 deer were
early-season harvested compared to
668 last year.
Turkey hunters reported taking 105
wild birds during the one week fall

October, an 11 percent increase from
last years official harvest of 19,923.
The two-month harvest included
12,583 deer taken during the archery
season (including 6,585 taken with
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 22 Calendars
Community Calendar
Thursday, November 16
Widow/Widower Group
Lexington Park United Methodist
Church, 21760 Great Mills Road, Lex-
ington Park
10:00 AM - 12 Noon
Gain support or give support to someone
who understands your grief journey. No
matter how long since your loss2 days,
2 years or 20 years.
Operation Christmas Child Collec-
tion Sites
23520 Hollywood Rd, Leonardtown,
MD 20650
10:00 AM - 12 Noon
This month, several locations in the
Southern Maryland area will serve as
drop-off sites for the Samaritans Purse
project, Operation Christmas Child
joining nearly 5,000 U.S. locations col-
lecting gift-filled shoeboxes for children
in need around the world. During the
projects National Collection Week, Nov
13-20, Southern Maryland residents will
transform empty shoeboxes into gifts of
hope filled with school supplies, hygiene
items and fun toys. Operation Christmas
Child will deliver these shoebox gifts to
children affected by war, disease, disaster,
poverty and famine. This year, Southern
Maryland area residents hope to contrib-
ute more than 20,500 shoebox gifts toward
the 2017 global goal of reaching 12 million
children. For more information on how to
participate in Operation Christmas Child
or to view gift suggestions, visit www.sa-
maritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-
christmas-child/ . Participants can donate
$9 per shoebox gift online through Fol-
low Your Box and receive a tracking la-
bel to discover its destination. Those who
prefer the convenience of online shopping
can browse tinyurl.com/q9jrxx3 to select
gifts matched to a childs specific age and
gender, then finish packing the virtual
shoebox by adding a photo and personal
note of encouragement.
Home Grown: Building a Period Na-
tive House from Scratch
Historic St. Marys City, Visitor Center
Auditorium, 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St.
Marys City, MD 20686
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join Samuel Pratt, Site Supervisor of the
Woodland Indian Hamlet at Historic St.
Marys City, and Nate Salzman, Village
Manager at Jefferson Patterson Park and
Museum, as they discuss the finer points
of how to construct a Native American
home, sometimes with nothing more than
their wits and the supplies gathered from
local environments. This free lecture will
also highlight how learning through doing
has provided new insights into the culture
of the Piscataway and Yaocomaco peo-
ples. (240) 895-4990 or info@HSMCdig-
shistory.org. www.hsmcdigshistory.org/
event/lecture-6/?instance_id=21729
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To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net
Friday, November 17
Operation Christmas Child Collec-
tion Sites
23520 Hollywood Rd, Leonardtown,
MD 20650
10:00 AM - 12 Noon
This month, several locations in the
Southern Maryland area will serve as
drop-off sites for the Samaritans Purse
project, Operation Christmas Child
joining nearly 5,000 U.S. locations col-
lecting gift-filled shoeboxes for children
in need around the world. During the
projects National Collection Week, Nov
13-20, Southern Maryland residents will
transform empty shoeboxes into gifts of
hope filled with school supplies, hygiene
items and fun toys. Operation Christmas
Child will deliver these shoebox gifts to
children affected by war, disease, disaster,
poverty and famine. This year, Southern
Maryland area residents hope to contrib-
ute more than 20,500 shoebox gifts toward
the 2017 global goal of reaching 12 million
children. For more information on how to
participate in Operation Christmas Child
or to view gift suggestions, visit www.sa-
maritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-
christmas-child/ . Participants can donate
$9 per shoebox gift online through Fol-
low Your Box and receive a tracking la-
bel to discover its destination. Those who
prefer the convenience of online shopping
can browse tinyurl.com/q9jrxx3 to select
gifts matched to a childs specific age and
gender, then finish packing the virtual
shoebox by adding a photo and personal
note of encouragement.
LMS Car Show
24015 Point Lookout Road, Leonard-
town, MD 20650
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Leonardtown Middle School is hosting a
fall car show on Friday, November 17th.
This car show is free as it is being utilized
as a reward for our students achieving ex-
cellent attendance during the first marking
period. Leonardtown Middle School stu-
dents will be voting to determine a sixth,
seventh, and eighth grade Best In Show
Winners. All participants will receive a
dash plaque and the love and appreciation
of Leonardtown Middle School Staff and
Students. To register, you can call301-
475-0230; email: ammoses@smcps.org;
website: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI
pQLSe9QD3U3ai5w9aIB5ZZ9s1fKZVP-
deVf0KoC_NatslqHQAZXUw/viewform
Park Place Toastmasters Club
Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great
Mills Road Lexington Park, MD 20653
12 Noon - 1:00 PM
Come visit us to find out how we can help
you develop your speaking, listening,
and leadership skills in a non-threatening
environment!
Auction
Immaculate Conception Church
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Auction to benefit Immaculate Concep-
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
tion Church
Immaculate Conception Church Hall (lo-
cated up the hill behind the church). 28297
Old Village Avenue, Mechanicsville,
Maryland. Live auction, Silent Auction,
Bake table, Basket raffles, raffles, food
table, and lots of fun and excitement. Auc-
tioneer will be A.J. Bussler. Food (stuffed
ham sandwiches, fried chicken, hot dogs,
potato salad, and vegetable crab soup) and
drinks available from 4 P.M. See donated
items on auctionzip.com. Click on 20659,
Search, click on November 17, then IC
Auction. View Photo Gallery for pictures,
which will be constantly updated. Visa
and M/C accepted. For information, con-
tact: Rectory (301) 884-3123.
Twas the Night Before Christmas
Threee Notch Theatre, 21744 South Cor-
al Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
See the wild holiday adventures of a
mouse, an elf, and a spunky little girl who
just wont take no for an answer, on their
quest to find out why Santa missed their
house last year. A joyful tribute to the hol-
iday season! To purchase tickets online,
visit www.newtowneplayers.org/tickets.
html
Saturday, November 18
21st Annual Thanksgiving 5k Event,
Historic St. Marys City
Historic St. Marys City, MDVisitor
Center
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
21st Annual Thanksgiving 5k Event
Choose from a timed 5K race, a Predic-
tion 5K, or a 1.5 mile Fun Walk. All pro-
ceeds benefit Special Olympics St. Marys
County. Event starts promptly at 9AM.
Visit the CBRCMD.org events calendar
for the mail in application or visit Active.
com for online registration. Email cat-
floy@yahoo.com for any questions. Visit
our FaceBook Thanksgiving 5k, Predic-
tion 5k, & Fun Walk page. Win a turkey!
Tons of door prizes and delicious home-
made cookies too!
Southern MD Decorative Painters
Meeting & Paint-In
Immaculate Conception Church 28297
Old Village Rd., Mechanicsville, MD
20659 (This will be in the hall behind
the church)
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
The Southern MD Decorative Ptrs will
meet at 9:30 Saturday, November 18th. A
business meeting that will include our an-
nual Election, Installation of Officers and
2017 Budget Approval which will be fol-
lowed by a paint-in. We will be painting
a project, Winter Duo Landscapes de-
signed by Nancy Scott and led by Karen
Showalter. Guests are always welcome
and should contact us for supply info
if youd like to paint on the date of your
visit. You can visit our website at www.
smdpaint.org. Any questions contact Gar-
nett Joy @ 301-884-2835 or email smdp.
LearnToPaint@gmail.com. Thank you
Thursday, November 16, 2017
2017 St Johns School Christmas Bazaar
43927 St. Johns Road Hollywood, MD
20636
10:00 AM - 12 Noon
Featuring new and returning Crafters
and Vendors! Gift raffle, hot dog sale,
refreshments,
& baked goods! Questions/Concerns:
Contact Dani Karl at stjohnschristmasba-
zaar@gmail.com
Operation Christmas Child Collec-
tion Sites
23520 Hollywood Rd, Leonardtown,
MD 20650
10:00 AM - 12 Noon
This month, several locations in the
Southern Maryland area will serve as
drop-off sites for the Samaritans Purse
project, Operation Christmas Child
joining nearly 5,000 U.S. locations col-
lecting gift-filled shoeboxes for children
in need around the world. During the
projects National Collection Week, Nov
13-20, Southern Maryland residents will
transform empty shoeboxes into gifts of
hope filled with school supplies, hygiene
items and fun toys. Operation Christmas
Child will deliver these shoebox gifts to
children affected by war, disease, disaster,
poverty and famine. This year, Southern
Maryland area residents hope to contrib-
ute more than 20,500 shoebox gifts toward
the 2017 global goal of reaching 12 million
children. For more information on how to
participate in Operation Christmas Child
or to view gift suggestions, visit www.sa-
maritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-
christmas-child/ . Participants can donate
$9 per shoebox gift online through Fol-
low Your Box and receive a tracking la-
bel to discover its destination. Those who
prefer the convenience of online shopping
can browse tinyurl.com/q9jrxx3 to select
gifts matched to a childs specific age and
gender, then finish packing the virtual
shoebox by adding a photo and personal
note of encouragement.
Craft & Vendor Fair
St. Marys County Fairgrounds
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad Auxiliary
hosts their Annual Craft & Vendor Fair!
Shop for all your holiday gifts. Lots of
handmade items and all your favorite ven-
dors. HVRSA Lottery Books (great stock-
ing stuffers) will be available$25 each.
Food truck with inside dining area. 100%
volunteerthank you for your support.
Craft & Vendor Fair
Lexington Park Vol. Rescue Squad 21685
FDR Blvd. Lexington Park, MD
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Crafters and Vendors wanted for the
Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad
(LPVRS) Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair
on November 18th from 11 am2 pm at
the LPVRS station located at 21685 FDR
Blvd, Lexington Park, MD. This fun-
draising event is hosted by the LPVRS
Associates and table rentals are $25. For
more information and table rental, call
301-481-1837. Food will also be available
Thursday, November 16, 2017
for purchase at this event. Note: Vendors,
there will be no duplicate vendors so sign
up early. Download the registration form
and send it in along with your table rental
money.
Super Bingo 6th Anniversary Mother
Catherine Academy
38833 Chaptico Road Mechanicsville
Md 20650
6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Doors open 4:30. Everyone will receive
a glitter dauber and a $10 gift certicate
to use any returning Saturday for bingo,
food, or pull tabs. For more info call 240-
538-5244 OR 301-884-3165.
Swing and Ballroom Dance
Little Flower School, Route 5, Great
Mills
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Ring in the holidays with some dancing!
Come for a beginner-level dance lesson
from 7-8 p.m., and stay for dancing to mu-
sic of all kinds from 8-11 p.m. No experi-
ence required! Singles always welcome!
Bring a snack to share; water will be pro-
vided. Cost: $10 per person. The dance is
sponsored by the Knights of Columbus of
Holy Face Church. For more information,
e-mail somdballroom@gmail.com or call
315-250-5110. Follow us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/SoMdBallroom/.
Twas the Night Before Christmas
Threee Notch Theatre, 21744 South Cor-
al Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
See the wild holiday adventures of a
mouse, an elf, and a spunky little girl who
just wont take no for an answer, on their
quest to nd out why Santa missed their
house last year. A joyful tribute to the hol-
iday season! To purchase tickets online,
visit www.newtowneplayers.org/tickets.
html
Sunday, November 19
Operation Christmas Child Collec-
tion Sites
23520 Hollywood Rd, Leonardtown,
MD 20650
10:00 AM - 12 Noon
This month, several locations in the
Library Closed in
Observance of Thanksgiving
All three branches of the St. Marys
County Library will close at 5 p.m. on
The County Times
Southern Maryland area will serve as
drop-off sites for the Samaritans Purse
project, Operation Christmas Child
joining nearly 5,000 U.S. locations col-
lecting gift-lled shoeboxes for children
in need around the world. During the
projects National Collection Week, Nov
13-20, Southern Maryland residents will
transform empty shoeboxes into gifts of
hope lled with school supplies, hygiene
items and fun toys. Operation Christmas
Child will deliver these shoebox gifts to
children affected by war, disease, disaster,
poverty and famine. This year, Southern
Maryland area residents hope to contrib-
ute more than 20,500 shoebox gifts toward
the 2017 global goal of reaching 12 million
children. For more information on how to
participate in Operation Christmas Child
or to view gift suggestions, visit www.sa-
maritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-
christmas-child/ . Participants can donate
$9 per shoebox gift online through Fol-
low Your Box and receive a tracking la-
bel to discover its destination. Those who
prefer the convenience of online shopping
can browse tinyurl.com/q9jrxx3 to select
gifts matched to a childs specic age and
gender, then nish packing the virtual
shoebox by adding a photo and personal
note of encouragement.
Hollywood Fire Department Fall
Craft Fair
Hollywood Fire Department 24801
Three Notch Rd Hollywood MD
20636
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Over 100 vendors will display their hand-
made crafts including: wood carving, art,
oral arrangements, ceramics, jewelry,
clothing, pictures, wreaths, ornaments,
crocheted and knitted items, quilts, hair
accessories, home decor, decorative dish-
es, cupcakes, dips, jerky, and so much
more. The Ladies Auxiliary will have
SoMd stuffed ham for sale by the pound,
sandwiches, barbecue, soup, hamburgers,
hotdogs and other lunch items for sale.
There will be a bake table and. $300 VISA
gift card rafe. An ATM machine will be
available. Admission and parking are free.
All proceeds benet the Hollywood Vol.
FD. See you there!!
Wednesday, November 22 and will re-
main closed on Thursday, November
23 and Friday, November 24 in obser-
vance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
All three branches will be open for
regular business hours on Saturday,
November 25.
NaNoWriMo Come Write In
Lexington Park Library will hold
Come Write In on Tuesdays No-
vember 21 and 28 from 6 p.m. to 8
p.m. Happy National Novel Writing
Hollywood Annual Craft Show
-Southern MD Decorative Painters
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Dept 24801
Three Notch Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is Southern MD Decorative Paint-
ers Annual Fundraiser. I hope you will
stop by and see our handpainted items for
sale just in time for that special gift for
Christmas. Our table is located outside of
the kitchen. There are lots of wonderfully
gifted vendors at this show. Dont miss it.
Put it on your calendar.
This wonderful winter craft show is an
annual event and is hosted by HVFDs
Ladies Auxiliary and I think the best in
the area.
Quarter Auction & Vendor Fair
5 South Event Center, 21030 Point Look-
out Road, Callaway, MD
12 Noon - 3:30 PM
Join the Fun Bunch & Friends team for
our annual Holiday Auction, Potluck Lun-
cheon and Vendor Fair to benet Sugar
Faces Senior Dog Rescue. Doors open
at noon. Auction starts at 1PM. Enjoy a
potluck luncheon, vendor boutiques with
great holiday shopping buys and a quarter
auction with over 100 items for our win-
ners to select from. Paddles are $3 each
or 2 for $5. Bring your quarters or buy
them at the event. Not sure how a quar-
ter auction works? No problem! We have
new supporters all the time and will show
you how to play. For info or reservations
please call 410-474-2958.
Twas the Night Before Christmas
Threee Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral
Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
See the wild holiday adventures of a
mouse, an elf, and a spunky little girl who
just wont take no for an answer, on their
quest to nd out why Santa missed their
house last year. A joyful tribute to the hol-
iday season! To purchase tickets online,
visit www.newtowneplayers.org/tickets.
html
Month, otherwise known as NaNoW-
riMo (Check out nanowrimo.org) In
the NaNo Lounge youll nd dedicat-
ed space to write and workshop your
stories with friends. Try to reach that
50,000 word count by the end of the
month. Bring your dinner, snacks and
your notebook or laptop and join us for
some write-ins. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a
collaborative atmosphere.
Common Thread
Lexington Park Library will host
Common Thread on Tuesday, No-
Calendars 23
Monday, November 20
Operation Christmas Child Collec-
tion Sites
23520 Hollywood Rd, Leonardtown,
MD 20650
10:00 AM - 12 Noon
This month, several locations in the
Southern Maryland area will serve as
drop-off sites for the Samaritans Purse
project, Operation Christmas Child
joining nearly 5,000 U.S. locations col-
lecting gift-lled shoeboxes for children
in need around the world. During the
projects National Collection Week, Nov
13-20, Southern Maryland residents will
transform empty shoeboxes into gifts of
hope lled with school supplies, hygiene
items and fun toys. Operation Christmas
Child will deliver these shoebox gifts to
children affected by war, disease, disaster,
poverty and famine. This year, Southern
Maryland area residents hope to contrib-
ute more than 20,500 shoebox gifts to-
ward the 2017 global goal of reaching 12
million children. For more information on
how to participate in Operation Christmas
Child or to view gift suggestions, visit
www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/
operation-christmas-child/ .
Elks Holdem Bounty Tournament
St. Marys County Elks Lodge
7:00 PM
No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament. $25
Buy in = 4,000 chips. $5 add-on = 1,000
chips and rafe drawing. Earn a BOUN-
TY chip worth $5 dollars for every per-
son that you bust out of the tournament.
This tournament is part of our leaderboard
challenge. Earn 1 point for every person
knocked out before you. Food and Bever-
age are available for purchase. Cash games
will start as soon as there are enough play-
ers that are interested. Holdem : $1- $2 no
limit. Omaha Hi/Lo : $.50$1 no limit
(starts at 4pm). Please enter through the
side of the building. Questions: James
Dean 240-577-0828. Email: jdeanjunior@
yahoo.com.
vember 28 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Whether you have been stitching for
years, or you just want to learn, join
fellow crafters who love all things
fabric and ber. Open to knitters,
crocheters, quilters, embroiderers,
cross-stitchers, and any other kind
of needleworkers. Bring your cur-
rent project, mingle with like-minded
makers, and swap patterns, ideas,
and tips. Basic supplies available, if
needed. All skill levels welcome. No
registration required.
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St. Marys Department of Aging

Lofer Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658
Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050

Programs and Activities

Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information
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flexibility and improve balance. Yo- vanced Performance Troupe, known

Medstar Medicare Choice
Leaving St. Marys County
In 2015, Medstar Choice, a Medi-
care Advantage plan began offering
coverage to St. Marys County Medi-
care beneficiaries as an alternate to
receiving benefits from the tradi-
tional Medicare program. Effective
Jan. 1, 2018, these policies will no
longer be offered in St. Marys and
those who are currently enrolled
will be automatically enrolled back
into the traditional Medicare Part A
& B program. At this time it is not
known if another company will of-
fer a Medicare Advantage plan in
our area. This change does not af-
fect anyone enrolled in the Medstar
Family Choice Medicaid program. It
is important that individuals affected
by this loss of coverage seek out en-
rollment into a Medicare Part D pre-
scription plan and possibly a Medi-
care Medigap policy as well. Any-
one who needs assistance reviewing
their options may call the St. Marys
County Department of Aging & Hu-
man Services at 301-475-4200, ext.
*1050, to schedule an appointment.
Gentle Chair Yoga
This class has just been added to
the fitness card! Gentle Chair Yoga
is now offered at 9:30 a.m. every
Wednesday at the Garvey Senior Ac-
tivity Center. Experience the many
benefits of a yoga practice without
having to get on the floor. Instructor
Gail Wathen, E RYT 500 will teach
various movements that will help in-
crease your range of motion, promote
gic breathing practices and deep re-
laxation will also be practiced. These
techniques, when done regularly can
assist the body in healing at the cel-
lular level. Although this practice
is good for all, it is especially help-
ful for those who may suffer from
chronic conditions such as arthritis.
If you are new to the class you can
try your first class for free. Call 301-
475-4200, ext. *1050 to learn more.
Craft Bazaar and Quilt
Raffle
The arts & craft programs at Loff-
ler Senior Activity Center have spent
the past several months preparing for
a Craft Bazaar, which will be held
Tuesday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The public is invited to browse and
shop the assortment of hand-made
gifts that will be available. This is
a perfect opportunity to buy hand-
made Christmas gifts at reasonable
prices while supporting program-
ming at the Loffler Senior Activity
Center. As an added bonus, our own
Honeybee Quilters have put togeth-
er a quilt which will be raffled at 1
p.m. The quilt is a unique Nine Patch
called Sweet Menagerie designed
by Roslyn Mirrington and has been
crafted in autumn colors. Raffle tick-
ets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and will be
available right up until the drawing.
(You need not be present to win). The
bazaar will deal with CASH ONLY.
For additional information or to pur-
chase raffle tickets in advance, call
301-475-4200, ext. *1658.
Collective Goods Sale at
Northern
The Northern Senior Activity Cen-
ter Council is partnering with Col-
lective Goods for a fundraiser event
open to the public. On Monday, Nov.
27, at 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Collective
Goods will be at the Northern Se-
nior Activity Center with a variety of
books, electronics, home goods, and
over 250 items for sale just in time
for the holiday season. This event is
open to the general public, rain or
shine. For more information, please
call 301-475-4200, ext. *3101.
Gift Donations Needed for
Christmas Gift Bingo
Every year the Loffler Senior Ac-
tivity Center offers a special day of
Bingo in which Christmas Gift items
are the prizes. We will have a full
house of 50 players and are look-
ing for donations of gifts for our
prize table. Donations should be new
items, not shopworn or expired food-
stuffs, but items that are suitable for
gift-giving. They should not be gift-
wrapped. Donations can be dropped
off at the Loffler Senior Activity
Center Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30
p.m. now through Dec. 12. If you
have questions call 301-475-4200,
ext. *1658.
A Christmas Carol Touring
Show
Chopticon High Schools Academy
of Visual and Performing Arts Ad-
as the Triple Threat Troupe, will visit
the Northern Senior Activity Center
on Monday, Dec. 4 at 10:30-11:15 a.m.
with their touring performance of
Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol.
This show features songs from the
film A Muppets Christmas Carol.
These teens will surely get you into
the Christmas spirit! Donations are
welcome the day of the event to help
support this touring show. To sign up
in advance, please call or visit our
signup table. For more information
call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
Daytime Social Club for
Singles
The Garvey Senior Activity Center
is offering a new singles social club
on Mondays from 3-4:30 p.m. Ac-
cording to the U.S. Census, more and
more American seniors live alone.
Unfortunately, living alone can lead
to feelings of depression and social
isolation. However, meeting new
people and getting involved and
participating in enjoyable activities
greatly improves quality of life. This
group is senior lead and intended for
those over the age of 50 who are sin-
gle. The focus of the group depends
on the interests of the members;
however, some activities might in-
clude playing games and cards, holi-
day celebrations, dining out at area
restaurants, etc. At the first meeting
well begin to discover the interest of
the group and plan future meetings
and activities so bring your ideas! To
learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext.
*1050.

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Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18 at 8 p.m., Ben Connelly
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Thursday, November 16, 2017 The County Times
The Deal of a Lifetime
by Fredrik Backman
A
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
banana for a cupcake was always a good
trade.
When you were in grade school, Mom
was great about packing lunch with foods
you liked but every now and then, it was
good to eat something different. So you swapped, just as
you did with toys and games and love, as you grew older.
But, as in The Deal of a Lifetime by Fredrik Backman,
what would you trade for a life?
The letter started off innocent enough: Hi, it said.
Its your dad. the attic. What kind of gifts will you give this year or
But, of course, the young man wouldve suspected that.
Hed always had a father.
Just not one that he knew.
Years before, when the young man was a boy, his fa-
ther was gone a lot, chasing fame, money, and recogni-
tion, never being the dad he mightve been. There was
a time when he knew the boy loved him, but after hed
come home from a trip and it took two days to notice that
his wife had left him and taken the boy, the father knew
things would never be like before.
And now he was dying.
Hed been told it was cancer, and that his time in the
hospital would be his last. Smoking on the balcony (oh,
how the nurses hated that!), he noticed a small girl, and
she waved at him; never one for children, he waved back
anyway, and told her that hed watch over her one night.
Just five years old, she included him in her prayers. She
said that she, too, saw the lady in the grey sweater.
He feared the lady in the grey sweater; everyone did.
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He knew who she was because hed seen her before, at
birth, at age five, at age fifteen, at perilous times of his life.
Now she walked the cancer ward with a clipboard, silently
and efficiently, and when he stole that clipboard and ran
from the hospital in anger and fear, raced off in his sports
car, and promptly had an accident, it was she who pulled
him from the wreckage.
It was she who made him an offer
Like many people, youre already dipping your toes into
the holiday season, making lists, pulling decorations from
will you, like The Deal of a Lifetime give of yourself?
Its an age-old question, and author Fredrik Backman
asks in a brief, but most exquisite manner. Indeed, at just
sixty-five pages with illustrations, this book is short but
every word counts and thatll hit you square in the heart.
Backmans lady in grey is worthy of sympathy; his father-
character is regretful and cynical, wearing his loss like a
badge he never wanted, but hes not as savvy as he thinks
he is. When that becomes apparent to both reader and
character, beware.
You may shed tears over this book. You may need to sa-
vor it a second time, to feel its words again. However you
read it, The Deal of a Lifetime is an experience youll
never trade.
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In days gone by, when babies were
named, it meant something. They
were more often than not named for
another family member, for a be-
loved friend, or someone the parents
admired. For instance, many, many
babies were given the first and mid-
dle names of George Washington.
Another tradition that many families
followed was if a child died, a sub-
sequent sibling was given the same
name. This happened in one of my
own families.
George Philip Davis (born 1835;
died ca1871-1873) married Rosetta
Lee Williams (daughter of John Hen-
ry Williams and Susanna Burroughs)
on July 5, 1858 at All Faith Church.
At the time of the 1850 census they
were living on the farm of William
Oliver Reeder near Oakville where
George was an overseer. They had
one childa little boy named James
W. Davis, age 5 months (born about
March of that year).
In 1870, the family was still on rhe
Reeder farm and George was listed
as a farm laborer. Another son named
James was listedhis age given as 6.
The older James was nowhere to be
found. The other children were Wil-
liam Edward, born January 2, 1861;
and died February 22, 1925 who
married Mary Etta Curry; ; Philip
Henry, born January 27, 1863 and
died May 21, 1928 who married Ann
Elizabeth Bond;; and Frederick Ed-
ward, born 1869 and died March 29,
1923 unmarried. Their last child was
Jefferson E., born December 4, 1871
(listed for the first time on the 1880
census).and died October 26, 1938
unmarried.
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Obviously, the first child named
James died prior to 1864 when the
second James was born. In 1880,
James wasnt living with his fam-
ily, but was nearby in the home of
George Edward Johnson (1856-1839)
and his wife, Johanna Long (1859-
1927), working as a farmhand. After
that, James disappeared. It took over
40 years to find out what happened
to him. The information was in the
newspaper, but not listed as an obitu-
ary but was instead buried in a local
article. .
December 18, 1882, St. Marys
Beacon: Oakville. Mr. James Da-
vis son of Mrs. Rose and the late
Philip Davis died at the residence
of his mother in this district after a
brief illness on Wednesday, the 13th
inst. in the 18th year of his age. He
was a young man who by his mod-
est and unassuming manners was
making hosts of friends and giving
great promise of a useful manhood
such as any community always re-
grets to lose. Sober and industrious
he helped to cheer the declining days
of a widowed mother and to be cut
down on the very threshold of man-
hood seems hard indeed, but she as
well as his brothers and friends can
console themselves with the thought
that he who ordained life and death
knoweth all things and knoweth all
things well.
The widow Rosetta Rose (Wil-
liams) Davis married, after James
death Llewellyn Ward Turner on
February 5, 1884. Turner, a black-
smith, died May 7, 1907 when he fell
in a well and drowned.
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To whine for wine
Why does it seem that the bi-annual
time change gets harder and harder on
me as each year passes? It used to be
like jet lag where I only needed the next
day to get back on track. When I went
to Germany in 1979 for my high school
graduation present, my brother and
his wife who were already stationed at
Rhein Main AFB, took me to a bar on
base to have some drinks and laughter
to stay up a few extra hours. They said
that would do the trick. It did. Now, if I
stayed up even an extra hour and plus
had drinks I would me in misery for
three days.
I just cant hang like I used to. That
may be a good thing after seeing a
Good Morning America segment last
week about how alcohol contributes to
all these different types of cancers. Is
there anything that doesnt? Dr. Ashton
said it is just not talked about that much
and most health warnings say modera-
tion which means 5 ounces of wine for
women. So now I have to worry about
my wine too, besides every other carcin-
ogen oating around us or in our food?
Yes, I am whining about my beloved
wine.
We dont often drink during the week,
but normally we will have at least one
good wine day for a weekend (Well, I
guess there are instances of wine fes-
tivals where I might just have maybe a
teensy-tiny bit more who am I kidding
a lot more), where I might have two to
three glasses of wine which is half a bot-
tle. I try to nish because I hate to be left
with a partial bottle of wine, rarely do
they taste as good after they are saved.
The last few years, my husband
and I seem to leave more and more in
the bottle, and then I cook with what-
ever wine is left. Theres nothing like
a pot roast with a rich red wine sauce.
The wine I really love cooking with is
Thursday, November 16, 2017
a jalapeno wine called Hot Jazz from
Oak Crest Winery not far across the 301
bridge on the Virginia side. It is lovely to
sip, but amazing in seafood dishes, es-
pecially poached dishes. I wonder what
cooking with wine does to the carcino-
genic contributions. Dr. Ashton didnt
go into how the alcohol affects some
of the cancers. I wondered about the
esophageal cancer because of the acidity
in the wine possibly eating away at the
protective lining and causing irritation.
Oh no, stop me, I dont want to know. I
want to be a mushroom and left in the
dark on some things. Im not a doctor so
what do I know anyway?
I suppose I could stop all alcohol,
gosh, my only real vice, as a preventa-
tive measure. But what if nothing ever
happened? What about all the 90 to 100-
year olds who swear by either a glass
of red wine at night, or as one older
gentleman used to say, 2 ngers of Wild
Turkey every night kept him young and
helped him sleep. Good genes and luck
must have something to do with this.
All this must be crossing my addled
mind because fall is the best wine fes-
tival season, and we have one of our
favorites coming up at The Tides Inn
in Irvington, Virginia. It is a beautiful
place to spend our 16th anniversary, and
to enjoy the various grapes and delica-
cies of the state. Maybe I will try to stick
to only the pours at each winerys booth
this year and not drink full glasses after-
wards. Oh well, it was a thought. Any-
way, Id rather be wining on our an-
niversary than whining.
To each new days adventure, Shelby
Please send your ideas or comments to:
shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
or nd me on Facebook.
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Sunday: 8:00 am Order Of gOOd news services Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-866-5772
Weekday (M-F): 7:30 am sun schOOl, all ages...............10:00 Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.

Confessions: 3-4 pm Saturday sun mOrning wOrship.............11:00

www.stceciliaparish.com sun evening wOrship.................7:00 Seek Shelter
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wed evening prayer mtg.........7:00 f
ProClaiming thE ChangElEss
Your Soul 301-866-5772 Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

word in a Changing world. Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.

Christ Episcopal Church 21800 N. Shangri-La Dr. # 8
Lexington Park, MD 20653
Tuesday
Evening Prayer 6:30 p.m.

King & Queen Parish founded 1692 Jesus saves 301-866-5772

Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.
Pastoral Teaching 7:00 p.m.

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Sunday Worship ANGLICAN CATHOLIC METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday
Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m.
7:45am Holy Eucharist, Rite I Sunday
Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.
11:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Hollywood United Methodist Church
St. Annes Church Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday
Organ & Choir 24422 Mervell
Evening Prayer Dean Rd Hollywood,
6:30 p.m. MD 20636
All are Welcome Morning 301-373-2500 Worship 10:00 a.m.
Pastoral Teaching 7:00 p.m.
Meeting at Dent Memorial Chapel
Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall Katie Paul, Pastor
Sundays - 10:00 am - Holy Eucharist Sunday WorshipTuesday
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Traditional Anglican Worship Sunday School
Evening Prayer for all ages 6:30
9:45 a.m. p.m.
First Millennium Faith for a All of our services are traditional.
Third Millennium World Pastoral Teaching
Child care is provided. 7:00 p.m.
(301)934-6873 Sunday Evening Youth Group
Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available

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