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Cops & Courts 8
Education 9
In Our Community 11
Feature 15
Obituaries 18 Cover Story
Sports 20 Page 17
Community Calendar 22
Senior Calendar 24
Library Calendar 24
Entertainment 25
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Contributing Writers 27 Page 3
Worship Directory 29
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Leonardtown Town Hall Renovations Advancing

Elevator Will Allow Second-Floor Meeting Room
By Dick Myers
Editor
When the Town of Leonardtown pur-
chased the Candela Building for a new
town hall, they realized the second
floor of the building had potential. The
problem was it didnt have an elevator,
making it a challenge for handicapped
persons.
The town was particularly interested
in the second floor for its large open-
space room which was ideal for a meting
room. So, the town staff went fishing
for grant monies to pay for the improve-
ments needed to create that meeting
space.
Town Manager Laschelle McKay
said in January of this year they caught
that grant with the award of a $300,000
Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) from the Maryland Depart-
ment of Housing and Community De-
velopment to not only install the eleva-
tor, but also add a sprinkler system for
both floors.
Contract for the sprinkler system was
awarded at the Dec. 11 town meeting to
local contractor W. M. Davis. McKay
said Davis has also been awarded the
contract for the elevator lift system.
The elevator is currently being manu-
factured by ThyssenKrutt, a major ele-
vator company. The elevator is expected
to be delivered in the spring. The rest of
the work will be coordinated around that
delivery.
McKay said the second floor also has
room for several offices in addition to
the meeting room. Once the elevator is
installed, the town commissioners will
hold their meetings in that space, free-
ing up the meeting space on the first
floor for other uses.
The town of Leonardtown decided to
purchase the building in April of last
year and the commissioners held their
first meeting there in September. The
building was purchased from Rainbow
Construction of Waldorf, which bought
the entire former First National Bank
of St. Marys property, which included
the Candela Building annex. Rainbow is
currently renovating the main building
for shops and apartments.
Before being purchased by the bank
and named for Jack Candela, its former
president, the building was home to
Leonardtown Supermarket.
The total purchase price for the build-
ing was $659,427 that included some
renovations by Rainbow.
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School Board Okays

Capital Improvement Plan
By Dick Myers
Editor
The St. Marys County Board of Edu-
cation has approved a six-year Local
Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
that emphasizes renovations of existing
schools.
The next new school, an elementary
school in the central part of the county,
first appears in the CIP with some plan-
ning money in the Fiscal Year 2020
Craft Guild Shop
Park Hal and Hollywood elementary
schools. It also includes a partial roof
replacement at Green Holly ES. And, a OPEN
study is included of roof and HVAC im-
provements at Dynard E.S. HOUSE
Saturday,
The school system is appealing to the
state for extra monies in the next fiscal
year to complete the Hollywood and
Green Holly work. Because of a lack of
state monies, a partial roof replacement
December
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delayed until the next two fiscal years,
on request of the county commissioners.
Director of Capital Panning Kimberly
Howe told the school board that the need
for that new elementary school will con-
tinue to be monitored. School Superin-
tendent Dr. Scott Smith said enrollment
was lower than expected this year at all
levels. He said he couldnt explain that
trend. Live births continue to be up, yet
kindergarten enrolment is down. We
believe the children are in the county,
he said.
For the next fiscal year that begins
July 1, 2018 (FY 19) the CIP includes
roof and HVAC system renovations at
share remains at 58 percent, however it
was recommended for a reduction to 57
percent, which would mean the county
would be on the hook for the difference.
The total FY 19 CIP is $7,754, 000,
which is $168,000 less than on last years
CIP. The CIP will now go to the county
commissioners for their approval.
Earlier in their Dec. 13 meeting, the
school board approved the returning to
the county commissioners of $338,353,
money saved from three projects: Cap-
tain Walter Francis Duke E.S. construc-
tion, Esperanza M.S. soil erosion project
and tennis court resurfacing.
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Ella Mae Russell Honored on Her Retirement
Ella Mae Russell poses with her family and the county commissioners and other ocials during a Dec. 12 retirement ceremony. Photo from St.
Marys PIO.
By Dick Myers
Editor
The Commissioners of St. Marys County at
their Dec. 12 meeting honored Ella Mae Russell,
upon her retirement as Director of the St. Marys
County Department of Social Services.
The proclamation issued to Russell detailed a
County Government
Announces Holiday Schedule
All St. Marys County Government
administrative offices will be closed
Monday, December 25 and Tuesday,
December 26 for the Christmas holiday.
Offices will reopen Wednesday, Decem-
ber 27. Offices will also be closed Mon-
day, January 1, 2018 for the New Years
holiday and reopen Tuesday, January 2.
The St. Andrews Landfill, six (6)
Convenience Centers will be closed and
St. Marys Transit System (STS) will not
operate Monday, December 25 in obser-
vance of Christmas and Monday, Janu-
ary 1, 2018 in observance of New Years.
The Landfill, Convenience Centers and
STS will operate under normal hours
December 24, 26, 31 and January 2.
Additionally, the six (6) convenience
centers will open at 8 a.m. Thursday and
Friday, December 21 and 22, as well as
Tuesday and Wednesday, December 26
and 27. The early opening will accom-
modate the expected increase in usage
of the facilities during the holiday sea-
son. Landfill hours of operation will re-
main at 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. STS will oper-
ate until 6 p.m. on December 24. Regu-
lar schedules resume December 26. The
Statewide Specialized Transportation
Assistance Program (SSTAP) service
will resume on December 27.
The St. Andrews Landfill, six (6)
Convenience Centers and St. Marys
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53-year career with the Department of Social Ser-
vices, including the last 31 years as CTS director.
She joined the department as a social work assis-
tant in October of 1964.
Her accomplishments, according to the proc-
lamation, include program development in Do-
mestic Violence services, Homeless services and
Transit System (STS) will operate under
normal business hours December 31 and
January 2.
The St. Andrews Landfill and six
Convenience Centers will serve as
Christmas tree collection points. Citi-
zens can drop off undecorated trees free
of charge. Undecorated trees may be
placed in the designated areas at these
sites December 26, 2017 through Janu-
ary 31, 2018. Last year, nearly 4 tons
of Christmas trees were collected. The
trees are mixed with collected yard
waste and ground into mulch. Just over
6,000 tons of mulch is made available
annually at the St. Andrews Landfill site
and provided at no charge to St. Marys
County while supplies last.
All St. Marys County Library loca-
tions (Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown and
Lexington Park) will be closed Decem-
ber 24 26 for Christmas as well as De-
cember 31 (Lexington Park only) and
January 1, 2018 for New Years.
All Senior Activity Centers (Garvey,
Loffler and Northern) will be closed
December 25 and 26 for Christmas
and January 1, 2018 for New Years.
No Meals on Wheels deliveries will be
made on these dates.
From St. Marys County Government.
Local News 5
shelters, mental health services, Coordinator of an
elderly study that resulted in new services to the
county, Affordable Housing, Health Share for the
uninsured and underinsured, community-based
services and integrated employment services.
According to the proclamation, She has par-
ticipated in the design and development of Mary-
lands Welfare Reform and serves on a number of
commitees and boards in the community and at
the state level.
With her husband of 53 years, Bob, by her side
and her family in the audience, Russell said of her
beginnings in the department, It seems like it
wasnt that long ago.
Russell credits her predecessor, Joseph Carter
for whom the state office building is named, for
setting the stage for her. He believed you have to
work with the community and community part-
ners, she said, which was something she took to
heart. Those partners now number more than 30,
she said.
Despite all those accomplishments by the part-
ners and her staff, she said, Things still need to
be done.
Directing her comments to the commissioners,
she said, Ill send you a list.
In addition to the proclamation from the com-
missioners, during the ceremony proclamations
honoring her years of service were read from the
governor, legislature and the Department of Hu-
man Services.
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Planners Approve Great Mills Ofce/Warehouse

By Dick Myers
Editor
The St. Marys County Planning Commission has ap-
proved a controversial office/warehouse complex in Great
Mills. On a 4-2 vote the cmmission at its Dec. 11 meeting
gave concept site plan approval for the project formerly
known as Cecils Mill Business Park and now known as
J.F. Taylor Engineering and Integration Facility.
During a public hearing that lasted more than three
hours, a dozen residents of the adjacent Cecils Mill devel-
opment, which contains 124 hones, protested the proposal
largely on traffic concerns. And the meeting also featured
a dustup among several commission members before the
final vote settled things.
The property is 24.6 acres and is divided into low-
density residential and Corridor Mixed Use zoning
categories. Developers consultant Wayne Hunt of LSR
Engineering said his client had no immediate plans for the
10-acre residential section. The warehouse/office is on the
section that has zoning that allows that use.
Proposed for the property is a 26,736-square-foot, two-
story office building and a 54,000-square foot assembly
warehouse.
J.F. Taylor is a locally-owned defense contracting firm
that employs 475 in several county locations. He told the
planners that what he was proposing is consistent with the
desires of the Navy. He said his company is expanding its
manufacturing operation on a national and international
business scale. The base wants smaller companies to
compete, he said because that saves them money.
county commissioners have since corrected it.
Taylor also postponed an earlier hearing to give them
time to meet with Cecils Mill residents to work out some
of their concerns.
But, their concerns still persist. The warehouse/office
complex will be accessed by Pleasant Mill Drive, the
same road that the subdivision residents use. Hunt prom-
ised that only one tractor-trailer a month would use that
public road and they would control the times of other
truck traffic.
The traffic plan was approved by both the State High-
way Administration and St. Marys County Department
of Public Works.
The proposal was offered with a new entrance for truck
traffic but they would still have to exit by Pleasant Mill
Drive to get to Great Mills Rad.
County planning staff also added a new wrinkle. Their
report to the planning commission said that policy did
not allow the entrance off Pleasant Mill Drive to traverse
residentially-zoned property, as was proposed. But de-
velopers attorney Chris Longmore contested that staff
interpretation.
Residents talked about the hazards of exiting onto
Great Mills Road. Sherri Harris said her daughters car
was broadsided exiting to Great Mils Road and it was to-
taled and she was injured.
Kevin Hewitt, who works for the Maryland State Police
and drives a marked car said even he has difficulty getting
out onto Great Mills Road.
Planning commission member Martin Siebert said
he would get a room full
on and used Great Mills Road for years. This traffic
problem you are talking about was not brought by Mr.
Taylor. Traffic was here when you bought your house,
he said, noting that they should have known that a traffic
problem existed.
At one point after rebuke from another commission
member, Vice Chairman Shelby Guazzo, who was run-
ning the meeting in Chairman Howard Thompsons ab-
sence due to illness, ordered Siebert to stop lecturing the
audience.
Guazzo led the discussion for approving the project.
She said she didnt know how the Cecils Mill subdivi-
sion was originally approved with only one entrance and
exit. But she said what Taylor was planning was a lot less
intense than what could be put on the property. This use
for Mr. Taylor is fairly simple. It will be all right. It really
will she told the audience.
Guazzos proposal included several stipulations, in-
cluding the requirement that construction traffic use the
truck entrance. Taylor agreed to the conditions.
When it came time for a vote, member Joseph Van Kirk
and alternate Caroline King voted in opposition. Member
Patty Robrecht was also not in attendance.
It was the last meeting for Guazzo and Robrecht. A let-
ter praising both was read into the record from Thompson.
Before the Taylor case, the commission approved a new
8,652 square-foot building for All Kinds Veterinary Hos-
pital in Callaway.
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proximately 3:10 AM, at the Mechan-
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CSM Leonardtown Students Continues Caring Program
CSM students, faculty and staff
helped wrap the scores of gifts donated
for eight families being sponsored for
the holidays by the Leonardtown Cam-
pus Student Association this year. In ad-
dition, the Marine Aviation Detachment
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tributed gifts for two of the sponsored
families. In return, CSM representatives
will be assisting the Marine Corps Toys
for Tots toy distribution event Dec. 16
and 17. The families and gift requests
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raised from the rotary clubs kayak and
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The 2018 event, which will be held at
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were provided through the St. Marys
County Christmas Caring program. The
college participates by putting up an
angel tree on campus with the colleges
sponsored families gift requests printed
on paper angel ornaments. Those who
wanted to participate, selected an or-
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First Friday Fun in Leonardtown

Despite the chilly temperatures in Leonardtown
there was a terrific turnout on December 1st. The
First Friday festivities included a visit from Santa
at the 2 Broke Girls Boutique (pictured here with
Mike Richardson of Southern Maryland Entertain-
ment), Ugly Sweater Contests, Opening Recep-
tions at the local art galleries, specials at the shops
and restaurants, Open Studio workshops, fundrais-
ers for local animal rescue groups, and so much
more. The theme for this months event, Keep the
Cheer Here, encouraged visitors to Shop Small
and support the local businesses as the holiday
season launches into full swing. The Music Series
continued on with the SoMar Drummers/ audience
participation Drum Circle at the new St. Marys
Arts Council workshop space for an evening of
open percussion & rhythm making.
Check back at the local stores and galleries
throughout December as many have extended their
special offers through the month and are open for
extended holiday hours. The Leonardtown Busi-
ness Association (LBA) would like to thank ev-
eryone who attended and all of the merchants who
participated, save the date to come join us January
5th from 5 to 8 PM for our next special event. Make
Leonardtown your Special Place To Be every
First Friday!

From Leonardtown Business Association

Civil Rights Chronicler Dies in Calvert

By Dick Myers
Editor

The words and images from the South awoke

the sleeping rest of the country. One image was
particularly shocking. It was of an open casket. In-
side was the body of 14-year-old Emmett Till, bru-
tally beaten and hanged in Mississippi, his body
weighed down and submerged in the Tallahatchie
River. Till was visiting from Chicago. His crime
speaking to, and thus offending, a white girl.
Those images came from photographer David
Jackson. But the scene was arranged by and the
words came from journalist Simeon Booker, whose
decades of work told the history of violence in the
South. In recent years he and his wife Carol have
lived in Calvert County. He died Sunday, Dec 10 at
the age of 99 at a Solomons assisted-living facility.
He had recently been hospitalized for pneumonia.
Bookers home town was Chicago, and from that
base he worked throughout the South. Booker be-
came the first full-tine black reporter for the Wash-
ington Post, but his influence in the Civil Rights Simeon Booker at work, from his Facebook page.
era came from his position as bureau chief for
Jet and Ebony magazines for more than 50 years. testors were eventually flown to safety with the Bookers obituary ran in major newspapers
Much of his work during the height of the Civil help of Attorney General Robert Kennedy. across the country including the Post, New York
Rights Movement was picked up by mainstream Bookers life story is told in a book penned by Times and Chicago Tribune and was picked up by
media and circulated throughout the country. him and his wife titled, Shocking the Conscience: countless others.
Booker was particularly proud, according to his A Reporters Account of the Civil Rights Move- A memorial service for Booker is expected to be
obituary in the Washington Post, of his work for ment. He and his wife talked about the book and held sometime next month.
Jet on the story of the Freedom Riders. The bus on his experiences in the South at an event several
which Booker and the Freedom Riders were in was years ago at the Calvert Library Southern Branch dickmyers@countytimes.net
firebombed in Anniston, AL. Booker and the pro- in Lusby.
Thursday, December 14, 2017 The County Times In Our Community 13

St Marys Raises $25,000

St Marys Splash participants wade into the Chesapeake Bay Saturday at Point Lookout State Park. The
3rd annual splash was organized by the St Marys Sheriff Department and raised over $25,000 in dona-
tions for Special Olympics of Maryland.

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14 In Our Community The County Times
Solomons CBL Staff
Recognized for Service
Stacy Hutchinson, Chesapeake Beach, Associate Director of Administration, was also recognized as
recipient of Honorable Mention for the University System of Marylands Board of Regents Staff Award
2016/17.
Staff at the Chesapeake Biological Lab-
oratory (CBL) were recognized Thursday
for longevity as part of an employee Town
Hall meeting.
We want to acknowledge the experi-
ence and continuing contributions of our
great staff, said director Dr. Thomas
Miller. This group represents more than
75 years of service to CBL, the state, and
UMCES.
Honored were:
Gus Mercanti, Annapolis, Associ-
ate Director was recognized for
years of service and thanked as he
retires in December.
Brian Duke, Hollywood, Facilities
Manager, was honored for 5 years
of service.
Cindy Dixon, Lusby, Accounting
Associate, 25 years
Mike Santangelo, Rockville, Infor-
mation Technology Manager, 25
years
Larry Lentner, IT Coordinator, 25
years
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Dan Janzen, Lexington Park, IT
Support Specialist, 5 years
Stacy Hutchinson, Chesapeake
Beach, Associate Director of Ad-
ministration, was also recognized
as recipient of Honorable Men-
tion for the University System of
Marylands Board of Regents Staff
Award 2016/17.
The Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
(CBL) is part of a network of laboratories
across the state that comprise the Uni-
versity of Maryland Center for Environ-
mental Science (UMCES). UMCES is a
leading environmental research and edu-
cational institution. Recently, C B L sci-
entists have advised agencies on blue crab
management to support the resurgence of
blue crab in the Bay, created a citizen sci-
ence program to understand dolphins in
the Bay, and led projects to monitor wa-
ter quality in Southern Marylands bays,
creeks, and rivers .
From CBL
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Thursday, December 14, 2017
Making Habitats Human Again
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The holidays are a time for joy and family,
hearth and home, but even during the holidays
troubles come. Things break, homes can fall into
disrepair and spirits darken.
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity and its accompa-
nying Restore in St. Marys Square in Lex-
ington Park Road works through the holi-
day season to make sure those in need dont
have to suffer for want of a proper home.
But, said the local groups chief Sharon
Farbizio, Patuxent Habitat for Humanity is
all about a hand up, not a hand out.
When the group builds a home for a needy
family, that family agrees to take on an in-
terest free mortgage that in turn helps to
fund the on-going operations of the Habitat
for Humanitys ongoing mission.
For families to qualify for a home they
must also be willing to get training in help-
ing to build there own home and participate
in sweat equity.
The Patuxent branch of Habitat for Hu-
manity is also busy this holiday season with criti-
cal home repair for veterans who are not able to do
the work themselves or pay others to do it.
Farbizio said the Patuxent group has helped re-
build and repair 30 veterans homes in the South-
ern Maryland region since 2012.
They are vets who worked hard all their lives
and they fell on hard times, Farbizio said.
Aside from the veterans agreeing to repay the
costs of the repairs at least in part, the staff at the
Restore engage in other projects to help fund the
home repair projects.
The Restore offers gift wrapping of presents
Sharon Farbizio
Working on a Patuxent Habitat Home.
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for visitors there and all they ask is a five dollar
donation; many times people who want their gifts
wrapped offer up a greater amount, she said.
Its a suggested donation, Farbizio said. If
they want to give more well certainly take more.
It directly funds the veterans critical home
repair.
Currently, the small staff at the Restore is busy
putting together bidding baskets to help raise
funds for operations of the Patuxent branch and
the veterans homes repair projects.
They are comprised of all sorts of items, includ-
ing foodstuffs, that visitors to the Restore can bid
on throughout a given week.
One basket was cinema-themed with candy and
tickets to the AMC Theatres in Lexington Park.
These baskets have items donated to us, Far-
bizio said. We leave them out all week long for
people to bid on and even bid on again if they have
to.
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This year is the first time the bidding baskets
are available in the Restore, Farbizio said, but in
years past they have been quite popular.
In keeping with the Christmas Holiday spirit, the
Patuxent Habitat group have sold large amounts of
donated Christmas decorations, too.
Some of them were brand new, Farbizio said.
We had whole Christmas villages given to
us.
It flew off the shelves.
The popularity of such a seasonal item
shows that residents are always looking
for a less expensive way to decorate their
homes, and the same follows for basic home
improvement needs.
The Restore is packed with everything
from used furniture and appliances to basic
building materials like windows, bathtubs
and toilets.
The Restore has even received boats and
other vehicles for donations.
Some of its even brand new, Farbizio
said.
Making a decent home affordable, es-
pecially during the holiday season when
warmth and shelter are so important, is what Habi-
tat for Humanity is all about Farbizio said.
There are a lot of people who just cant go out
and get that new Jenn Air stove but they can come
here and try to find one, Farbizio said. We offer
something for everyone.
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 18 Obituaries The County Times
In Remembrance
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.
Robert Robby Nelson Ames pool or maybe even shooting pumpkins late Clarence Martin Head and Ellen Ma-
for target practice. He was also a member girl Head.
Robert Robby Nelson Ames, 37, of of TSOA and was with WDFOA High Janet earned a Masters degree in Ur-
Mechanicsville, School football. Robby enjoyed his family, ban Sociology from the University of
MD passed away his Charger, The U and grilling. Maryland in 1969. She earned a second
at St. Marys Hos- Robby leaves to cherish his memories, Masters from George Washington Uni-
pital on December his parents, Dennis and Marilyn Ames; versity in Public Administration in 1981.
5, 2017. Robby was brothers, Mark & John Ames; and sister, She spent her career as a statistician with
born on October Tracy Gardiner. the Census Bureau until her retirement in
3, 1980 to Dennis Pallbearers were Jason Langley, Mikey 1992. In 1951, she married James Wil-
and Marilyn Ames Stone, Jason Henderson, Eddy Henderson, liam Tippett of Washington D.C. and
in Newport News, Steve Plyes and Mark Ames. Ethan Bar- together they celebrated over 56 years of
VA. Robby gradu- tron and Blake Ames will be Honorary marriage before his passing in April 2008.
ated from Chopti- Pallbearers. She enjoyed travelling and visited all 50
con High School in 1999. Robby was fun Funeral arrangements by Brinsfield Fu- states. She was an avid reader and enjoyed
loving, caring and helpful. His parents neral Home. crossword puzzles which she confidently
were very influential in his childhood, en- completed in pen. She lived in Hollywood,
couraging him in sports. Robbys love of Janet Ann Tippett Maryland on Tippett Point overlooking
sports first began in T-ball at the age of 5 the Patuxent River.
with the Waldorf Pumpers. And he found Janet Ann Tip- She was a member of NARFE, AARP,
early on that he felt as if he was one with pett, 87, of Holly- Red Hat Society and St John Francis Regis
the mound. Robbys baseball dreams were wood, MD passed Church where she served as a lecturer and
dashed because of a shoulder injury. After away December 5, Eucharistic Minister.
high school Robby started working in the 2017 at MedStar Janet is survived by her children: Janet
grocery industry. Where he recently had St. Marys Hospi- Absher (Greg) of Hollywood, MD, Mar-
moved on to Harris Teeter as the Dairy tal, surrounded by garet Tippett of Annapolis, MD, Jeanne
Manager. When Robby wasnt found in her loving family. Young (Marc) of Olney, MD, James W.
the dairy isle he could be found on four She was born Tippett, Jr. (Cindy) of Olney, MD, Patrick
wheelers in the woods, watching football, on November 16, Tippett (Pam) of Lusby, MD and Karen
hanging with family and friends in the 1930 in Randolph, Tippett-Dillon (Mickey) of Hollywood,
Nebraska to the MD; 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grand-
children and many nephews, nieces and
extended family and friends. In addition
to her parents and husband, she is also
preceded in death by her brothers Robert
Head, Patrick Head, and Daniel Head.
Pallbearers were her grandsons: Jason
Absher, Jamie Winlack, Justin Winlack,
John Young, Adam Tippett, and Ryan
Tippett. Honorary pallbearers were great-
grandsons, Austin Absher and Tabor
Absher.
Memorial contributions may be made
to St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church,
43950 St. Johns Rd., Hollywood, MD
20636.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home.
Tyler Jay Shuler
Tyler Jay Shul-
er, 14, of Lexing-
ton Park, MD (for-
merly of Layton
and Willard, UT),
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ber 2, 2017, at his
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Tyler was born in Utah where he lived for
most of his life. Tylers skills varied wide
from imitating flatulence with his limbs to
great mathematic ability, and making his
parents laugh to freaking out his siblings
with his zombie impersonation. Tyler
had his eye set on becoming a doctor and
loved his time spent at the Utah Military
Academy (UMA) in Ogden where he was
a Naval Sea Cadet. He was an avid soccer
player, enjoyed gaming with his friends,
had a great sense of humor, and enjoyed
playing the flute. He was great with his
younger cousins, who all adored him and
couldnt wait to play with him.
Tyler had a special spirit and left a
meaningful and unforgettable impression
on his family and friends. Though he will
be sorely missed, Tylers memory will be
a cherished treasure we will carry for the
rest of our lives. Until we meet again dear
Tyler.
In addition to his beloved parents
Michael and Susan, Tyler is also survived
by his siblings: Michael Shuler of Willard,
UT, Katlyn Shuler of Willard, UT, Kota
Olmas of Sandy, UT and Keean Shuler of
Sandy, UT; his grandparents, Jay and Kate
Shuler of Willard, UT; his grandmother,
Rose Page of Lexington Park, MD; his
grandfather, James Drinkard of Anniston,
AL; his great grandmother, Mary Anne
Clark; his step-parents, Priscila (Michael)
Shuler of Sandy, UT and Jeff Emmert of
Layton, UT; his mothers fianc, Doug
Heiser of Lexington Park, MD; and step-
grandparents Amauri Taranto and Marta
Molisani. He is also survived by his aunts,
uncles, and cousins: including Michelle
Drinkard (children, Jack and Violet), Amy
and Lowell Krusinger (children: Brie,
Gavin, and Jude), Jennifer Shuler, Devan
and Jorianne Shuler (son, Leo), Dustin
and Shaylynne Shuler (children: Ember,
Oswyn, and Luna), Crystal Shuler, Jordan
and Stormy Shuler (son, Desmond), and
many extended family and friends. He
is preceded in death by his grandfather,
Bill Page, great grandfather, Winifred
L.Tom Clark, and uncle, Ben Clark;
great grandparents Hal and Carolyn Shul-
er, and great grandparents Jim and Mary
Lou Durrant.
A Memorial Service will be held at a
later date for friends in St. Marys County.
Condolence to the family may be made
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A. and Myers Mortuary Brigham
City, UT.
Keith Williams
Keith Williams,
60, of Hollywood,
MD passed away
on December 1,
2017 surrounded
by his family.
Keith was born
on March 25, 1957
in Columbus,
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Ohio to the late Gordon Curtiss Williams
and Rita Ann (Jennings) Williams.
He married the love of his life, Patricia
Mary (Martin) on March 6, 1983. Together
they have six children. Thomas Jennings,
Edward Gordon (Morgan Dobson), Brad-
ley Matthew, Geoffrey Curtiss (Justine
Karstens), Emma Mary, and Jake Andrew.
Grandchildren, Henry, Jude, Carson, The-
odore and Adleigh. Siblings, Leslie (Mark
Beech), Pamela (Lindsey Beyer), Beth
(Alan Vandergrift) and Greg (Sheryl).
He was a contractor on Patuxent River
and worked in a warehouse for Eagan and
McCallister, SAIC, and Imagine One. He
loved theatre and was active in Newtowne
Players. He wrote many plays, directed and
acted in plays. He attended the University
of Dayton and left to attend the Second
City School of Acting. He was a loyal and
devoted Chicago Cubs fan. He loved the
game. He was an avid reader and stayed
informed on all political issues. He will be
missed by his family. He had the ability to
make people laugh and bring levity even
in the most difficult times. He adored his
wife, was proud of all his children, and en-
joyed his grandchildren, strongly bound to
his siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins,
and had close friendships cultivated at UD
which continue to this day.
Donations can be made to the ST.
MARYS COUNTY SPECIAL OLYM-
PICS, where his son Jake is a star athlete.
The address is 28625 Flora Corner Road,
Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A.
Dolores Ruth Sorli
Dolores Ruth
Sorli, 83, of Holly-
wood, MD passed
with peace and
grace November
29, 2017. Dolo-
res was born in
Jamaica, NY on
September 7, 1934
to the late Adolf
Sterbenz and Anna Marie Mille Sterbenz.
Dolores graduated from St. Johns Uni-
versity while working in Manhattan. She
earned her Bachelors degrees in Business
and Education and was a dedicated teach-
er in the Comsewogue School District in
New York for over 30 years. A person of
faith, Dolores enjoyed serving as a reli-
gious educator for St. Louis de Montfort
Roman Catholic Church in Sound Beach,
NY where she also contributed as a vocal-
ist, organist and Eucharistic minister.
Dolores followed in her fathers foot-
steps as an avid NY Mets fan and enjoyed
watching her kids and grandkids play ball.
Dolores children and grandchildren were
the pride and joy of her life. Family and
friends will miss her delicious cooking,
but her memory will never be forgotten.
Dolores was predeceased in death by
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her husband Ralph Sorli and beloved son
Scott Sorli. She is survived by her sons:
Joel Sorli (Jane Hall) of Hollywood, MD
and Jonathan Sorli (Mariana Rengifo-
Sorli) of White Plains, MD; grandchil-
dren: Brandon Sorli, Brittany Sorli and
Mia Sorli; sister: CarolAnn Ellis of Leon,
NY; niece, Adrienne Kelly; nephews: Lee
and Christopher Ellis; and many extended
family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made to St. John Francis Regis Catholic
Church, 43950 St. Johns Road, Holly-
wood, MD 20636 or Hospice House of
Charles County, 2505 Davis Road, Wal-
dorf, MD 20603.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A.
Thelma Jean Crine
Thelma Jean
Crine, of Mechan-
icsville, Mary-
land, passed away
November 16,
2017, at MedStar
St. Marys Hos-
pital in Leonard-
town, Maryland,
with her loving
husband at her side.
She was born December 15, 1950, in
Morgantown, West Virginia to the late
Clayde B. Rogers and Thelma Marie
Cottrell.
Jean was a volunteer with the St. Marys
County Humane Society. She was a loving
and devoted wife, mother and grandmoth-
er, and was very close to all those around
her.
John was in the Army, stationed at Fort
Hood, Texas - I walked into Big Daddys
Restaurant in Kileen, Texas and it only
took one look and she was mine. I was
blessed with 49 years of marriage to my
best friend John Crine.
Jean is survived by her husband, John
Crine of Mechanicsville, Maryland; her
children Jennifer Crine of Hollywood,
Maryland, Teddy Ragan of Mechanic-
sville, Maryland, James Ragan of Me-
chanicsville, Maryland; her grandchil-
dren Brett Michael Crine of Chesapeake
Beach, Maryland and Lauren Jean Ragan
of Calvert County, Maryland; her daugh-
ter-in-law Stacy Crine of Chesapeake
Beach, Maryland. In addition to her par-
ents, she is also predeceased by her son,
Kevin Crine.
Memorial contributions may be made
to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Res-
cue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville,
Maryland 20659 or the Mechanicsville
Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 37,
Mechanicsville, Maryland 20659.
Condolences may be made to the family
at: www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
Forouzandeh
Allahverdizadeh
Forouzandeh Allahverdizadeh, 83, of
California, MD passed away November
27, 2017 at Solomons Nursing Center.
She was born on January 7, 1934
in Iran to the late Hussain and Zahra
Allahverdizadeh.
In 1960, Dr. Allahverdizadeh earned her
medical degree
from Mashad Uni-
versity in Mashad,
Iran. In 1974, she
came to the United
States to pursue an
advanced educa-
tion and training
in psychiatry. She
earned her Geri-
atric Psychiatry
Fellowship from Duke University in Dur-
ham, NC. She went on to work many years
as a practicing Psychiatrist in North Caro-
lina and Ohio until her retirement in the
1997. She retired in St. Marys County to
be near her extended family.
She is a member of the American Bahai
Community and served in the local spiri-
tual assembly of the Bahais of St. Marys.
Dr. Allahverdizah is survived by her
sisters: Monir, Rizan and Farideh; and
many extended family and friends. She
is preceded in death by her parents, her
brother, and three sisters.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A.
Ronald John (Jay)
Barickman
Ronald John (Jay) Barickman 47, of St.
Inigoes MD passed away suddenly No-
vember 21, 2017 at his residence.
He was born October 16th, 1970 in
Leonardtown MD to Margaret (Peggy)
Barickman.
He was a gradu-
ate of St. Mi-
chaels Elementa-
ry School in Ridge
MD, (1984) and
St. Marys Ryken
(1988).
In addition to
his mother, Jay is
survived by his
siblings; Robert
Joseph Barickman of Lexington Park,
Ryan Jeffrey Barickman of Lexington
Park, and Julie Marie Simmons (Robert)
of St. Inigoes. He is also survived by his
nephew Robert Dean and nieces Haley
Barickman, Catherine (Cabby) Barick-
man, Addyson Simmons, and Mary (Gin-
ny) Simmons and many extended family
and friends.
Jay loved his family and friends and
had a special nick name for each of them.
Obituaries 19
He never met a stranger. He will be re-
membered for his quick wit and sense of
humor. At home or at work he could light
up a room with silly sayings that left folks
in stitches. He had a love/hate relation-
ship for the Redskins, loved playing cards,
watching the Orioles, and spending time
with his family. He could always put a
smile on your face. He will live on in our
hearts.
Serving as Pallbearers wre Steve Coo-
per, Joe Rhoads, John Rhoads and Keith
Sullivan.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A.
Kevin Adam Howell
Kevin Adam
Howell went to
our Lord Jesus
Christ on Novem-
ber 13, 2017. He
passed away in
his home among
loved ones.
He was born
February 21, 1984
in Clinton, Maryland to James Edward
Howell, Jr. and Linda Marie Howell.
Kevin Adam Howell was a loving fa-
ther, a grateful son, a giving husband and
loyal friend to all. Kevin would give all of
himself to you if you needed him. We will
love him and keep his memory alive by
telling his children and those in his fam-
ily and friends of his greatness, kindness,
selflessness and love.
He is survived by his mother, Linda
Marie Howell, father, James Edward
Howell, Jr. and children, Bella Danielle
Hidalgo-Howell, Trenton James Howell,
as well as his wife, Crystal Gail Howell.
Kevin will be missed by his two brothers,
Lieutenant Colonel James Edward Howell
III and Paul Robert Howell. Kevin is the
son-in-law to Kimberly Bostwick. Kevin
is the brother-in-law to Yvonne Rose
Howell and Taylor Bostwick, and loving
uncle to Jaymie Nicole Howell, James
Edward Howell IV and Jazmen Leigh
Howell. Kevin is nephew to loving aunts
and uncles Ron and Gloria Booth, James
and Patricia Howell, Eva Roy, Edward and
Vallery Howell, and Thomas Madison.
He will be missed by his cousins,
friends and co-workers.
Family will receive friends on Sunday,
November 26, 2017 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Holly-
wood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A
Funeral Service will be held on Monday,
November 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., at Brins-
field Funeral Home. Interment will follow
at Charles Memorial Gardens, 26325 Point
Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
 20 Sports
A Holiday Wish With
A Dash Of Sports
There are
these weird,
explanation de-
fying moments
in life when,
considering all
facts and cir-
cumstances
the place, the
company and how it and they make you
feel you conclude that you are, somehow
and some way, in exactly the place where
the governing cosmic forces have deter-
mined you should be.
Such occasions can be powerful, piv-
ot points in life the day you met your
spouse or the employment tip that led to
a fulfilling career; others are more modest
and simply fascinating for the sheer, un-
imaginable coincidence (or is it just that?).
Regardless, when pondering the series of
predecessor events that put you there, with
these fine people, at that precise instant, it
baffles the mind.
Consider a few famous intersections of
people and places.
Paul McCartney and John Lennon
met through Ivan Vaughan, McCartneys
classmate. Vaughan invited McCartney
to check out a summer gig of The Quar-
rymen, a local Liverpool band with Len-
non on guitar. That was July 1957. Seven
years later Lennon, McCartney, George
Harrison and Ringo Starr The Beatles
- were performing on The Ed Sullivan
Show. Pity those other Quarrymen
Four years after Lennon and McCart-
neys introduction, two teenage acquain-
tances randomly met while waiting for a
train. One happened to have Chuck Berry
and Muddy Waters records under his arm.
This led to a conversation about Ameri-
can blues for which they had separately
developed an affinity and prompted the
other to invite the owner of the rare vinyl
gold over for a joint listen. And thats how
Mick Jaggers records landed on Keith
Richards turntable in 1961. The Rolling
Stones are still going strong.
There are endless, mind-blowing exam-
ples like these. Steve Jobs and Steve Woz-
niak were introduced through a mutual
friend, Bill Fernandez. And how about a
few from the sports world (since sports is
why you started reading this drivel)? How
did Tom Brady, California native, end up
attending the University of Michigan, fall-
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ing to the sixth round of the NFL Draft
and landing in New England with Bill
Belichick? Tell me karmic forces didnt
influence the absolutely perfect marriage
of player, style and team when Larry Bird
and Magic Johnson were drafted by the
Celtics and Lakers, respectively.
Keeping it local, consider the truth-is-
stranger-than-fiction stories of Cal Ripken
and John Riggins. The former grows up
in Aberdeen, is drafted by the Orioles,
plays for his dad and with his brother and
eventually becomes the greatest player in
Orioles history. The latter skips the 1980
season, is coaxed back in 1981 by rookie
head coach Joe Gibbs and ends up win-
ning a Super Bowl and in the Pro Football
Hall of Fame.
Those are all massive, planet-tilting col-
lisions of spectacular forces. But we all
have our own life-altering moments or
more subtle experiences that land us in
ideal situations with just the right people
in just the right circumstance at just the
right time.
Heres one of my own. My wife and
I were in New Orleans recently. While
touring the New Orleans Jazz Museum,
we happened upon a picture of Mahalia
Jackson and Duke Ellington. Several
years ago she bought me a beautiful copy
of Duke Ellingtons 1958 album Black,
Brown and Beige featuring Mahalia
Jackson. As we admired the picture, I
reminded her of that treasured Christmas
gift and, wouldnt you know, as we turned
to leave that record was proudly displayed
in the case centered in the room. Of all
the jazz artists and albumsmy lady and
I stumble on Duke, Mahalia and that spe-
cific record. Cool stuff.
In these examples of wonderful coinci-
dence and its alignment of people, places
and time resides the essence of the holi-
day season: that we all find ourselves in
the company of those we care about most.
And that, despite a tumultuous and divi-
sive year and all of lifes typical chaos,
we are here, togetherright where were
supposed to be during this very special
season. Its my sincere wish that you en-
joy such special moments with those you
cherish most; and let us not forget those
who, because of duty or other challenging
circumstance, do not.
Happy Holidays.
Send comments to
RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
Soccer Star Hoboed for
Academic Excellence
Zack Haussler 18 named United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-South Region
By Nairem Moran
St. Marys College of Maryland
Senior Zack Haussler (Woodbine, Md./
Glenelg) became the first-ever St. Marys
College of Maryland mens soccer player
to earn United Soccer Coaches Scholar
All-South Region honors as released by
the organization Thursday night.
Haussler landed on the second team
with a 3.45 cumulative grade point aver-
age as an economics and public policy
double major and political science minor.
A seven-time Capital Athletic Confer-
ence Defensive Player of the Week during
his career, Haussler concluded his career
as a two-time All-CAC pick as he picked
up first-team honors as a senior and earned
a second-team award in 2016.
The 6-0 goalkeeper was the top keeper
in the conference this season as he led all
goalies with a 0.836 save percentage, a
0.74 goals against average, and seven shut-
outs while ranking second with 10 wins.
He finished ranked Top 50 in the final Di-
vision III statistical rankings, coming in
38th in save percentage, 40th in shutouts,
and 42nd in goals against average.
Boaters Can Now Renew
Their Vessels Online
As part of Governor Larry Hogans Cus-
tomer Service Promise to provide govern-
ment services in an accessible and conve-
nient manner, the Maryland Department
of Natural Resources announced today
that Maryland boat owners can now renew
their vessel registration online.
The new digital platform can be ac-
cessed through the departments online li-
censing and registration service or through
the Maryland Department of Transporta-
tion Motor Vehicle Administration eStore.
Users only need their hull identification
and vessel numbers to complete the trans-
action. Upon completion, the customer will
receive a receipt that will serve as a 30-day
temporary registration and should be kept
on the vessel at all times. Original registra-
tion and decals will be sent by mail within
10 business days.
Improving customer service is more
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Haussler cemented his place in St.
Marys mens soccer history as he leaves
as the programs all-time leader in wins
(36), shutouts (20.5), goalie games played
(65), goalie games started (62), and goalie
minutes played (5,657). He also ranks sec-
ond all-time with a 1.16 GAA and fifth
with a 0.800 save percentage.
Off the field, Haussler is a 2016 St.
Marys Scholar who was inducted into Chi
Alpha Sigma, the national college athlete
honor society, during the spring semester
of his junior year. He has also been named
to the Deans List twice.
The Seahawks finished the 2017 cam-
paign as the No. 2 seed in the CAC Tour-
nament for just the third time in program
history. St. Marys posted an 11-7 overall
record, including a program-best seven
league wins, for its second straight 10-
win season and third in the last four years.
After earning a first-round bye, the Se-
ahawks dropped a heartbreaking 1-0 de-
cision to third-seeded University of Mary
Washington in the semifinals of the CAC
Tournament.
nmoran@smcm.edu
than just a slogan at the Maryland Depart-
ment of Natural Resources; it is a way of
life, Natural Resources Secretary Mark
Belton said. This new service will greatly
enhance the user experience by allowing
hundreds of thousands of boaters to re-
new their vessel registration online with
improved efficiency and ease, helping to
avoid an unnecessary step in an otherwise
routine process.
Mail-in and in-person renewal options
will continue to be available at the depart-
ments regional service centers and Motor
Vehicle Administration kiosks as part of
both agencies growing partnership that is
colocating and integrating offices, services
and staff.
More information on the online vessel
registration renewal process, please click:
http://dnr.maryland.gov/boating/Pages/
Vessel-Registration-Renewal.aspx.
Thursday, December 14, 2017 The County Times Sports 21

St. Marys Native Tabbed to Resurrect

Cleveland Browns wins each season and ad- peared in 76 career regular season games as a line-
vanced to the postseason backer and on special teams. He was a special teams
three times. In 2016, the captain and set the Green Bay single-season club re-
Chiefs went 12-4, won cord with 35 special teams tackles in 1984.
the AFC West title and A four-year starter at linebacker for Connecticut,
fi nished 6-0 in divisional Dorsey was named the Yankee Conference Defen-
play. After starting 1-5 in sive Player of the Year during his junior and senior
2015, the Chiefs recorded seasons. He earned Division I-AA All-America hon-
the greatest turnaround ors and fi nished as the conferences all-time lead-
in a single season in NFL ing tackler. He graduated with degrees in economics
history as the team won and political science.
its fi nal 10 regular sea- Dorsey was born in Leonardtown August 30, 1960
son games and advanced to the late Walter and Jeanne Dorsey. According to
to the postseason. In his an online biography, Dorsey attended and gradu-
fi rst year with the Chiefs, ated from St. Marys High School in Annapolis. He
Dorsey was named the earned a bachelors degree in Political Science and
2013 Executive of the Economics from the University of Connecticut.
John Dorsey at press conference announcing his hiring as general manager of the Cleveland Browns.
Year by the Pro Football He and wife Patricia are the parents of three sons
Photo courtesy of the Cleveland Browns. Writers of America af- and a daughter. The couple fi rst met in Kansas City
ter helping the club to an while Dorsey was on a scouting trip for the Packers.
By Dick Myers 11-5 record after the team After several years of dating they were married in
Editor went 2-14 the year prior to Dorseys arrival. 2005.
During the draft, Dorsey selected several players Dorsey has competed in multiple marathon races
St. Marys County native son John Dorsey has who went on to earn fi rst team All-Pro and Pro Bowl in addition to being an avid water skier.
been hired to pull the Cleveland Browns from the honors including TE Travis Kelce (third round 2013), Portions of this story are from a Cleveland Browns
depths of pro football futility. The 0-13 Browns CB Marcus Peters (fi rst round 2015) and WR Tyreek press release.
hired Dorsey as their general manager on Dec. 7 Hill (fifth round 2016). He also traded for QB Alex
Dorsey has been unemployed since being canned Smith in 2013, who set a number of Chiefs passing dickmyers@countytimes.net
from the general manager position with the Kansas records and was selected
City Chiefs last year to multiple Pro Bowls.
We are thrilled to have John Dorsey lead our Dorsey was fi rst hired
football operations, said Browns team owners Dee as a college scout by
and Jimmy Haslam. John has been immersed in Green Bay in 1991. He
the NFL for 26 years, won two Super Bowls, built spent 21 years as an ex-
sustainable winning football teams and is highly re- ecutive with the Packers.
spected for his football acumen. We know we have He served as a college
a critical and very positive opportunity ahead of us scout (1991-96), direc-
to profoundly impact the foundation of this football tor of college scouting
team. Bringing in someone of John Dorseys cali- (1997-98, 2000-11) and
ber, his track record of success and his experience, director of football oper-
significantly strengthens our opportunities to build ations (2012). In 1999, he
a winning football team and that has been, and con- was director of pro per-
tinues to be, what we want for our fans. sonnel with the Seattle
Football is what I know, it is what I love, it is Seahawks.
what I have worked my whole career at and I thrive While overseeing
on every element that goes into building a winning Green Bays college
football team, said Dorsey. I have spent a major- scouting department,
ity of my football life with two franchises that also the Packers found suc-
have storied history and I think I have a feel for the cess building their team
mentality of the fans in Cleveland and what it would through the draft. Work-
mean to recreate the success this franchise once had. ing closely with general
I also have quickly realized how passionate Jimmy managers Mike Sher-
and Dee are about bringing a winning team to the man and Ted Thompson,
city and would have not taken the job if I didnt think the Packers selected QB
the right ownership was in place. I am eager to work Aaron Rodgers in the
with Hue, his staff, and our personnel department fi rst round of the 2005
and help bring us the success these fans so deserve. draft. Rodgers led Green
Following a six-year playing career as a lineback- Bay to a victory in Su-
er with the Green Bay Packers, Dorsey has worked per Bowl XLV and was
in NFL player personnel for 26 years, including four named Super Bowl MVP.
years as the General Manager of the Kansas City Dorsey also helped with
Chiefs. During those 26 seasons, he has helped his the selections of Pro
teams to 19 playoff berths, 11 divisional titles, three Bowlers LB A.J. Hawk,
conference championships and two Super Bowl WR Greg Jennings, NT
wins. B.J. Raji and LB Clay
With Dorsey as general manager from 2013- Matthews.
16, the Chiefs recorded a 43-21 (.672) record, the Selected by Green Bay
fourth-highest winning percentage in the NFL dur- in the fourth round of the
ing that span. Kansas City recorded at least nine 1984 draft, Dorsey ap-
 22 Calendars
Community Calendar
Thursday, December 14
Help with Mikes Food Fund
Zion Methodist Church, 21291 Three
Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD
20653
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Volunteers are needed by Mikes
Food Fund to help package and de-
liver holiday turkey dinners (a fro-
zen turkey, bag of potatoes and
canned veggies) to local families in
need. We have over 2500 families in
need this year, so any and all help
is appreciated. We need volunteers
to deliver dinners to addresses all
over the county, and help to pack-
age up and load the dinners for the
drivers. Please come to Zion Meth-
odist Church, 21291 Three Notch
Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653
(Between Gates 2 and 3 of NAS Pax
River). Doors open at 5:00 PM and
help is needed until 7:00 each night
or when the turkeys run out. Great
opportunity for families and those
students needing volunteer hours.
Celebrate the Holidays with Patux-
ent Habitat for Humanity
21600 Great Mills Road (in St.
Marys Square next to Ollies), Lex-
ington Park, MD
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Celebrate the Holidays with Patux-
ent Habitat for Humanity and the Re-
Store, 21600 Great Mills Road (in St.
Marys Square next to Ollies), Lex-
ington Park, MD. Extended Hours
5:00-7:00 PM; Thursday Evenings
Only November 30th through De-
cember 21st. Silent Basket Auctions;
$5 Gift Wrapping is back! Polka Dot
Sale: 10-25% off on selected items
and a Canned Food Drive (ends De-
cember 16): bring in 2 items, get
10% off on your ReStore purchase
(sales cannot be combined with oth-
er promotions and cannot be used
for Green Sheen paint). Food drive
items will be donated to local food
pantries.
Friday, December 15
Bay Montessori Prospective Par-
ent Meeting
20525 Willows Rd. Lexington Park,
MD 20653
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us for a tour of the campus and
the chance to observe in one of our
classrooms. Bay offers an Infant/
Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten,
Elementary and Middle School pro-
gram. We provide individualized
teaching and a well rounded cur-
riculum including Math, Science,
Language, History, Art, Music, and
STEM.
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To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net
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!
Help with Mikes Food Fund
Zion Methodist Church, 21291 Three
Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Volunteers are needed by Mikes
Food Fund to help package and de-
liver holiday turkey dinners (a frozen
turkey, bag of potatoes and canned
veggies) to local families in need.
We have over 2500 families in need
this year, so any and all help is ap-
preciated. We need volunteers to
deliver dinners to addresses all over
the county, and help to package up
and load the dinners for the driv-
ers. Please come to Zion Methodist
Church, 21291 Three Notch Road,
Lexington Park, MD 20653 (Be-
tween Gates 2 and 3 of NAS Pax Riv-
er). Doors open at 4:00 PM and help
is needed until 6:00 PM to distribute
turkeys and clean up in preparation
for moving to the MIssion the fol-
lowing week. Great opportunity for
families and those students needing
volunteer hours.
Madrigal Dinner
Historic St. Marys City, Reconstructed
State House of 1676, 47418 Old State
House Road, St. Marys City, MD 20686
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Welcome the holiday season with
feasting, firelight, and beautiful mu-
sic in the lavishly decorated Recon-
structed State House of 1676. Reser-
vations required and accepted mid-
October. $95 per person; $90 Friends
members. (240) 895-4960 or info@
HSMCdigshistory.org. www.HSMC-
digshistory.org.
TEXAS HOLDEM TOURNAMENT
(VFW 2632)
VFW Post 2632, 23282 Three Notch Rd.
(Rt 235)
7:00 PM
NO LIMIT TEXAS HOLDEM
TOURNAMENT. $50 Buyin ($40
Prize Pool + $10 Charity). Optional
$10 Add-On (Receive an extra $1000
and 50/50 Entry). Sign In is from
6:20 PM to 6:45 PM, Tournament
starts at 7PM. Early Bird Bonus:
Register and PAY by 6:45 PM and
receive an extra $500. Pre-registra-
tion is encouraged, but not required.
We will accept late players until the
end of the 1st break. (~1 hour). One
Re-Entry is available until the end of
the first break. If you decide to re-
Thursday, December 14, 2017
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
enter, you will receive a full starting
chip stack and be re-seated; you are
treated as a new player entering the
tournament field, with a full buy-in
added to the prize pool with each
re-entry. Payouts are determined by
the number of entries. With 50100
players 9 places paid. The public is
welcome. Must be 18 or older to play.
Side games are available. For more
information or to pre-register con-
tact Brian: Email: poker@vfw2632.
com. Cell: 240-925-4000.
Holiday Open Mic
37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
This is the event youve been waiting
for all year long! Southern Maryland
Traditional Music and Dance will
host our very popular annual Holiday
Open Mic on Friday, December 15,
2017 at the Christ Episcopal Church
Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler
Road, Chaptico, MD. Performers
are requested to focus on Holiday-
themed music, and to contact John
Garner ahead of time to sign up and
let him know what music theyll be
performing (to avoid everyone sing-
ing Silent Night). The doors open at
7:00 PM, and the music starts at 7:30.
The admission fee for this event is
only $7, and performers are admitted
free. Light refreshments will be pro-
vided (donations are suggested). For
additional information, or to sign up
to perform, please contact John Gar-
ner at garner@wildblue.net or call
John at 301-904-4987. Visit www.
smtmd.org for directions and more
information.
Saturday, December 16
Orange and Grapefruit Sale
43900 St Johns Rd, Hollywood, MD
20636
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Annual Orange & Grapefruit Sale on
December 16 at St. Johns School in
Hollywood. Full or half boxes plus
pecans. Quality guaranteed. Order
by Tuesday, December 5. Best to go
to the school website to order. Call
Mike Thompson at 301-373-8545 for
more information.
CSM Open House at Center for
Trades and Energy Training.
College of Southern Maryland, Re-
gional Hughesville Campus, Center for
Trades and Energy Training (CT Build-
ing), 6170 Hughesville
10:00 AM - 12 Noon
Center for Trades and Energy Train-
ing (CT Building), 6170 Hughes-
ville Station Place, Hughesville.
Area residents are invited to visit
CSM newest campus and learn more
about programs offered there. Free.
Call 301-539-4730 or visit www.
csmd.edu/about/locations/center-for-
trades-and-energy-training/.
Santa & Mrs. Claus on the Square
Leonardtown Square
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Leonardtown Square. Bring
your wish list and your camera!
301-475-9791
Madrigal Dinner
Historic St. Marys City, Recon-
structed State House of 1676, 47418
Old State House Road, St. Marys
City, MD 20686
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Welcome the holiday season with
feasting, firelight, and beautiful mu-
sic in the lavishly decorated Recon-
structed State House of 1676. Reser-
vations required and accepted mid-
October. $95 per person; $90 Friends
members. (240) 895-4960 or info@
HSMCdigshistory.org. www.HSMC-
digshistory.org
Sunday, December 17
Breakfast & Photos w/ Santa
Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad,
43256 Rescue Lane, Hollywood, MD
20636
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast in-
cludes: bacon, sausage, sausage gra-
vy, cream chipped beef, pancakes,
biscuits, scrambled eggs, french
toast sticks, hash browns, coffee,
juice. Adults$12, Kids $6, under 5
are free. Photos with Santa $5 each.
Lottery books will be available$25
each, great stocking stuffers!
Breakfast with Santa-Our Lady of the
Wayside
Our Lady of the Wayside Loretto Hall
37575 Chaptico, MD 20631
8:00 AM - 12 Noon
Our Lady of the Wayside;s annual
Breakfast with Santa is December
17, 2017 from 8 am to 12 pm . Prices
are $10-Adults $6-Children and chil-
dren 5 and under are free, Menu in-
cludes pancakes, French toast, home
fries, scrambled eggs, sausage, ba-
con, coffee and juice. There will be
treat bags for all children. Bring your
camera to take pictures with Santa,
Bring the whole family for a deli-
cious breakfast and for the children
to see Santa..
Breakfast with the Knights of
Columbus
St. Francis Xavier Church Hall, New-
towne Neck Road, Leonardtown, Mary-
land
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Menu: Plain and Blue Berry Pan-
cakes, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sau-
Thursday, December 14, 2017
sage, and Sausage Gravy w/ Biscuit,
Coffee, & Juice. Cost: Free Will Do-
nation. POC: Dale Rebarchick, 240-
538-3562. Proceeds to Benefit our
Seminarians in becoming our future
Priest.
Breakfast with Santa
St. Marys County Elks Lodge #2092,
45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington
Park, MD 20653
9:00 AM
All You Can Eat Breakfast with
Santa! Kids will receive a small gift
from Santa! Adults $10, Kids ages
5-10 $5, Kids 4 and under eat free!
Made to Order Omelets, scrambled
eggs, waffles, creamed chip beef,
country gravy, biscuits, sausage,
bacon, home fries, fruit, juice and
coffee.
Quarter Auction Benet
St. Marys County Fairgrounds, 42455
Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown, MD
12 Noon - 3:30 PM
Join the Fun Bunch & Friends quar-
ter auction team and the 4H Ropes-
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Enter our contests and
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n-Wrangles as we host a benefit
quarter auction. Doors open at noon.
Auction starts at 1PM. Paddles are $3
each or 2 for $5. All items will be 1
or 2 quarter bids. For info or reserva-
tions call 410-474-2958 or visit our
Facebook page at Quarter Auctions
in SOMD.
every person that you bust out of the
Monday, December 18
Help with Mikes Food Fund
The Mission, 21015 Great Mills Road,
Lexington Park
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Volunteers are needed by Mikes
Food Fund to help package and hand
out turkey dinners (a frozen turkey,
bag of potatoes and canned veggies)
to local families in need. We have
over 2500 families in need this year,
so any and all help is appreciated.
Please come to The Mission, 21015
Great Mills Road, Lexington Park.
Healing Service
Doors open at 5:00 and help is need-
ed until 7:00 each night or when the
turkeys run out. Great opportunity
for families and those students need-
ing volunteer hours.
Southern Maryland Online has to offer!
www.somd.com
Calendars 23
Healing by God through the healing
Elks Holdem Bounty Tournament prayers and imposition of hands
St. Marys County Elks Lodge this is open to anyone and everyone.
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Healing through Eucharistic commu-
No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament. nion for Catholics. Healing through
$25 Buy in = 4,000 chips. $5 add-on = the Sacrament of Reconciliation for
1,000 chips and raffle drawing. Earn Catholics.
a BOUNTY chip worth $5 dollars for
Tuesday, December 19
tournament. This tournament is part
Help with Mikes Food Fund
of our leaderboard challenge. Earn 1
The Mission, 21015 Great Mills Road,
point for every person knocked out
Lexington Park
before you. Food and Beverage are
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
available for purchase. Cash games
Volunteers are needed by Mikes
will start as soon as there are enough
Food Fund to help package and hand
players that are interested. Holdem
out turkey dinners (a frozen turkey,
: $1- $2 no limit. Omaha Hi/Lo :
bag of potatoes and canned veggies)
$.50$1 no limit (starts at 4pm).
to local families in need. We have
Please enter through the side of the
over 2500 families in need this year,
building. 301- 863- 7800. Questions:
so any and all help is appreciated.
James Dean 240-577-0828. Email:
Please come to The Mission, 21015
jdeanjunior@yahoo.com
Great Mills Road, Lexington Park.
Doors open at 5:00 and help is need-
ed until 7:00 each night or when the
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
turkeys run out. Great opportunity
22375 Three Notch Rd Lexington Park,
for families and those students need-
MD 20653
ing volunteer hours.
7:00 PM
Stop by and see what
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St. Marys Department of Aging
Programs and Activities
Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Marys County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. OConnor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services
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.
A Matter of Balance
The Garvey Senior Activity Cen-
ter will offer the Matter of Balance
workshop on Tuesdays from 1:30-
3:30 p.m. starting January 9- Febru-
ary 27. A Matter of Balance is a na-
tionally recognized, award winning,
time tested program for people over
60 designed to help manage falls and
increase activity levels. In this class,
participants will learn to view falls
and fear of falls as controllable, set
realistic goals for increasing activity,
Library Holiday Closings
All three branches of the St. Marys
County Library will be closed on
Sunday, December 24 and Monday,
December 25 in observance of the
Christmas holiday. All branches will
be open for regular business hours on
Tuesday, December 26.
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make changes to reduce falls at home
and exercise to increase strength
and balance. Classes are two hours
in length and are held once a week
for eight weeks and are led by two
trained coaches in the Matter of Bal-
ance program. Class format is mostly
lecture/discussion with approximate-
ly 30 minutes of exercise each ses-
sion. All materials are provided at
no charge. To sign up for the course,
call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. Space
is limited so sign up early.
Senior Matters: Holiday
Stress
This popular discussion and study
group is held the first and third
Thursdays each month from 12:30-
1:30 p.m. at the Northern Senior Ac-
tivity Center. Come visit on Thurs-
day, Dec. 21, to discuss surviving
holiday stress. Designed like a focus
group, facilitator Lynn Perry will
help guide discussions for balanced
input. Come be part of the conversa-
tion. For more information about the
program, call 301-475-4200, ext. *
3103.
Christmas Movie at Loffler
Treat yourself to a break from
the holiday rush- enjoy some sweet
and salty kettle corn and an ice cold
drink while watching the beloved
Christmas classic, Its a Wonderful
Life, starring Jimmy Stewart and
Donna Reed on Thursday, Dec. 21 at
10 a.m. at the Loffler Senior Activ-
ity Center. Since the movie runs for
over 2 hours, we will pause it at 11:30
for lunch and will resume at noon.
Seating is limited, reserve yours by
calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658 or
BINGO for Kids
Charlotte Hall Library will hold
two Bingo for Kids events on Tues-
day, December 26. Bingo for kids
ages 3 6 will be held from 10 a.m.
to 10:30 a.m. Bingo for kids ages 7
10 will be held from 2 p.m. to 2:30
p.m. Try your luck in our kid-friendly
version of Bingo. Match letters, num-
bers, and symbols to win fun prizes!
Siblings welcome, registration re-
quired and opens two weeks before
each event on www.stmalib.org.
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Lofer Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658
Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information
stop by the reception desk at Loff-
ler. Also, when you sign up, let us
know if you would like us to reserve
a lunch for you. On the menu that
day is applesauce w/cinnamon, pork
roast, gravy, whipped sweet pota-
toes, California blend veggies, whole
wheat dinner roll and pudding. There
is no cost for the movie and treats,
but lunch is $6 for anyone under 60
and by donation for those 60 or older.
Kidney Care Class
The Fresenius Kidney Care group
will offer a free Kidney Care class
at the Garvey Senior Activity Center
on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 1:30 p.m.
Symptoms and stages of chronic kid-
ney disease (CKD) will be discussed
along with treatment options, eating
well with CKD, coping with CKD
and building your support network.
The financial impact and what as-
sistance is available to you will also
be discussed. This class is the best
way to learn that youre not alone and
to have many of your questions an-
swered. Class size is limited so sign
up early! To make reservations, call
301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Educational Video
There will be a showing of the
documentary Surviving Progress
on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 10 a.m.
at the Loffler Senior Activity Cen-
ter. This film, executive produced
by Martin Scorsese, is a provoca-
tive documentary that explores the
concept of progress in the modern
world, guiding through the major
progress traps facing civilization in
the arenas of technology, economics,
consumption, and the environment.
Noon Years Eve Party!
Its a Noon Years Eve Party!
Leonardtown library will hold Noon
Years Eve on Wednesday, Decem-
ber 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,
and Charlotte Hall library will hold
Noon Years Eve on Friday, Decem-
ber 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
All the fun of a new years party for
our young friends with early bed
times! Count down to a happy NOON
year with songs, crafts, and awesome
activities.
Register to see it by calling 301-475-
4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the re-
ception desk to sign up. Seating is
limited. 86 minutes. Free.
Healthwatch Presentation
Loffler Senior Activity Center will
offer a free presentation by Linda
Weintraub on Thursday, Jan. 11, at 10
a.m. called Tests Needed for Mature
Adults. This topic will cover some
of the medical screenings and tests
people over 50, 60 or 70 should get
and how often they should get them
as well as what kind of problems can
be avoided or lessened by regular
screenings and tests. To sign up call
301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by
the reception desk.
NEW! Daytime Social Club
for Singles
The Garvey Senior Activity Center
is offering a new singles social club
on Mondays at 3-4:30 p.m. Accord-
ing 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. Come join us and
bring your ideas! To learn more, call
301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Minecraft Challenge
Lexington Park Library will hold
Minecraft Challenge on Friday, De-
cember 29 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Can you think on your feet, team
up, use creativity, and complete the
challenge? Come play Minecraft
with us and find out! Must be able
to use a mouse and keyboard com-
mands, and be familiar with how to
play Minecraft (we will not use the
tutorial). Ages 8-11. Registration
opens 2 weeks before the program.
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Holiday Jazz
Going On
Concert Includes In Entertainment

Latin Ensemble Thursday, Dec 14

Tracey Allen
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
Sunday, Dec 17
An Afternoon With The Grinch
The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
Solomons 2:00 PM
CSMs Holiday Jazz and Latin En- sa, Mexican, Afro-Cuban, Merengue, 7:00 - 10:00 PM http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
semble Concert will be held at 8 p.m. Latin Jazz and other musical styles of www.anglers-seafood.com Monday, Dec 18 BRA BLING
on Dec. 16. at the College of Southern Latin America, will perform in a per-
Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts
Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road,
formance rescheduled due to winter
weather.
Swamp Candy Tuesday, Dec 19
The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
La Plata. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 se- Ben Connelly
8:00 PM
Solid Brass, CSMs jazz ensemble, niors/military with ID/youth of high Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
comprised of CSM students, local high school age and younger; adult tickets are Solomons
6:00 - 9:00 PM
school students, community members
and professional musicians, will present
$5 when purchased before the day of the
event. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-943-7828
Friday, Dec 15 www.anglers-seafood.com
its Holiday Jazz Concert. or visit www.csmd.edu/Arts. Karaoke
In addition, CSMs Latin Ensemble, Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Wednesday, Dec 20
Ritmo Cache, which specializes in Sal- From CSM. Solomons
Wild Card Trivia
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
www.anglers-seafood.com
Solomons
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Pajama Party with the Johanssens
www.anglers-seafood.com
The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
8:00 PM
http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Thursday, Dec 21
Ryan Forrester Band
Entertainment The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great 8:00 PM
Mills http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM

DJ RAY in the House

Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk
9:00 PM
www.anthonysdunkirk.com

Saturday, Dec 16
Cowboy Crossing
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
Solomons
CSMs Latin Ensemble, Ritmo Cache, performs at last years concert. The ensembles concert this month
will be included with the CSM Holiday Jazz Concert on Dec. 16. 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
www.anglers-seafood.com

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The Last to See Me
by M. Dressler
N
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
ot a creature was stirring
And thats what you love about this
time of year: late at night, it gets so quiet.
You can almost imagine that youre the
only one awake in your town, that youre the only per-
son who keeps watch. You can pretend youre all alone
but, as in the new novel, The Last to See Me by M
Dressler, are you, really?
Emma Rose knew who he was the minute she saw
him.
He was a hunter, one who made it his work to send
beings like her down to where worms and subterranean
animals wiggled and scratched. She was well aware of
his kind; she was wary but not concerned. As long as
she didnt allow herself to lose control or get angry, as
long as she watched him, she could remain hidden.
She felt that shed been hidden for most of her life.
Her mother died when she was born so she was
raised by her Da, a workman just like most of the fel-
lows in their northern California town. They were
common folk, not at all like the Lambry men, whose
wealth kept them above everyone else in Benito. The
Lambrys snubbed people who spent their days doing
honest work, washing and cleaning for lumberjacks
who toiled on nearby hills. They snubbed people like
her.
So on the night that she danced with Quint Lambry at
the community hall, Emma Rose knew tongues would
wag in Benito, but she didnt care. She didnt care when
Quints mother found a job for her, far from town and
far from Quint. It didnt matter, because Quint rode
miles to see her every week anyway.
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That was a century ago many lifetimes, in fact,
including that belonging to Alice Lambrey, the final
resident of the Lambrey Mansion . But with Alice now
lying in her grave and the mansion up for sale, there
was a problem: the cleansing thatd supposedly rid-
ded Benito of ghosts, missed the one whod once been
called Emma Rose Finnis.
But the hunter could never know that.
A name was power. His knowing hers could be the
end.
Whats beneath your bed? Or behind you or above
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The Last to See Me.
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brazen woman, and an old house in which characters
are dead, or alive, or neither. Surprises? Expect them
everywhere theres potential for fear; indeed, Dressler
knows how to make worms and flowers seem posi-
tively, dreadfully frightening, a talent that readers will
come to adore.
As the nights get shorter and theres less daylight, reach
for something double-dark on a page. For you, The Last
to See Me will stir you well.
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The Burroughs Brothers, Part III
Chapman disappeared from the re-
cords until January 20, 1864 when he
enlisted, this time in the Union Army:
Chapman Burroughs, Pvt., Co. A, 30th
Infantry. Enlisted 1/20/1864 and mus-
tered out 8/25/1865.
Tradition says Chapman and Joseph
fought against each other at the Battle
of Antietam (September 17, 1862), but
available information does not support
that assertion.
As shown below, Chapman was mar-
ried twice and fathered 11 children. He
was a sawyer by trade.
1. CHAPMAN6 BURROUGHS
was born 06 Jun 1843 in St. Marys
Co., MD, and died 01 Feb 1913 in Me-
chanicsville, St. Marys Co., MD. He
married (1) LUCINDA VIRGINIA
LUCY GOODE 19 Jan 1871 at Beth-
el Methodist Church, Budds Creek, St.
Marys Co., MD, daughter of HENRY
GOODE and MARIA HIGGS. She
was born 27 Oct 1836 in Charles Co.,
MD, and died 14 Feb 1891 in Mechan-
icsville, St. Marys Co., MD. Chapman
married (2) TOLULA LULA CAN-
TER 10 Jan 1893 at All Faith Episcopal
Church, Huntersville, St. Marys Co.,
MD, daughter of HORATIO CANTER
and ELIZABETH HAYDEN. She was
born 15 Aug 1866 in St. Marys Co.,
MD, and died 10 Oct 1941 in St. Marys
Co., MD.
Children of CHAPMAN BUR-
ROUGHS and LUCINDA GOODE are:
i. EDWARD CLARENCE7
BURROUGHS, b. 26 Jan 1872, St.
Marys Co., MD; d. 10 Feb 1916, Indian
Head, Charles Co., MD; m. MARY
ROSETTA ETTA PENN, 20 Feb
1895, Bethel Methodist Church, Budds
Creek, St. Marys Co., MD; b. 21 Jun
1869, St. Marys Co., MD; d. 13 Feb
1917, St. Marys Co., MD.
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ii. IDA ESTELLE BURROUGHS,
b. 01 Nov 1873, St. Marys Co., MD; d.
Bef. 1911, Baltimore, MD; m. THOM-
AS GALEN SINCLAIR, 04 Sep 1895,
St. Peters Episcopal Chapel, Mechan-
icsville, St. Marys Co., MD; b. 1862,
St. Marys Co., MD; d. Aft. 1912, Bal-
timore, MD.
iii. MINNIE VIRGINIA BUR-
ROUGHS, b. 07 Aug 1876, St. Marys
Co., MD; d. 13 Jan 1933, Washington,
D.C..
iv. LUCILLE LUCY ADELAIDE
(ADELINE) BURROUGHS, b. 07
May 1879, Mechanicsville, St. Marys
Co., MD; d. 17 Nov 1950, St. Marys
Co., MD; m. SAMUEL BERNARD
BURCH, 11 Feb 1918, St. Marys Co.,
MD; b. 07 Feb 1879, St. Marys Co.,
MD; d. 16 May 1944, St. Marys Co.,
MD.
Children of CHAPMAN BUR-
ROUGHS and TOLULA CANTER are:
v. BESSIE GWINETTE7 BUR-
ROUGHS, b. 10 Nov 1893, St. Marys
Co., MD; d. 1911, St. Marys Co., MD.
vi. LLOYD CHAPMAN BUR-
ROUGHS, b. 18 Mar 1897, Mechanics-
ville, St. Marys Co., MD; d. Aft. 1920.
vii. JOHN ELMER JACK BUR-
ROUGHS, b. 24 Feb 1900, St. Marys
Co., MD; d. 13 Feb 1975, St. Marys
Co., MD.
viii. HARRY WILMER BUR-
ROUGHS, b. 15 Jun 1902, St. Marys
Co., MD; d. 1912, St. Marys Co., MD.
ix. CLAUDE THORNTON
BURROUGHS, b. 25 Dec 1903, St.
Marys Co., MD; d. Aft. 1920.
x. BERTHA LOUISE BUR-
ROUGHS, b. 13 Jul 1905, St. Marys
Co., MD; d. Aft. 1975.
xi. FRANCIS H. BURROUGHS,
b. 15 Jun 1907, St. Marys Co., MD; d.
1909, St. Marys Co., MD.
A Timeless Love
I dont know why, but I get so excit-
ed when a new Star Wars movie comes
out. And I am really excited about The
last Jedi premiere this Friday. My old-
est son was kind enough to get a group
of us tickets for The Lexington Ex-
change movie theatre for Friday night.
You may not be a fan or care, but Ive
been a fan of most of the movies since
1977 when I saw the original movie
three times within the fi rst month of
its release. Some of the middle mov-
ies one of which was of Anakin Sky-
walker and his circuitous route from
being on the good side of the Force
up until his transformation into Darth
Vader and living on the Dark Side of
the Force didnt appeal to me as much.
But, since 2015s The Force Awak-
ens, I have become enthralled all over
again with the series.
Of course, I loved the original
characters portrayed by Mark Hamill,
Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher. I
was 16 in 1977 and thought I was mad-
ly in love with both Mark Hamill and
Harrison Ford might still be in fact.
And I loved the Droids: C3PO and
R2D2 so much. And who doesnt love
Chewbacca the Wookiee. For the last
few years I have become enamored of
BB-8 and am now anxious to see his
evil counterpart BB-9E who is being
referred to as BB-H8. Im not real sure
about this new furry character called a
Porg which looks like a cute cross be-
tween a pug dog and Im not sure what
else. He does have the cutest doe-like
eyes though. Once I see the creature
in the fi lm, I might fall in love with it
Thursday, December 14, 2017
too. I dont know if I will have posters
of a Porg the way I did with Luke Sky-
walker though.
I am so happy that both my sons
have continued in the enjoyment of the
Star Wars movies. I started my space
fantasy love with Star Trek, though I
have never read space fantasy novels.
That was after my Hobbit infatuation
slowed down. I do have a never-ending
love of rabbits because of the Richard
Adams book Watership Down, and oc-
casionally re-read it when I feel the
need to feel close to my long passed
father. My father and I shared such
an intense love of reading. Thats all
I really have of him to remember. A
man of simple needs and gentle dispo-
sition with little wants; I inherited a
few treasured tools, all his books, and
his passion of reading several different
books a week one after another with
no break of reading material. My sons
also inherited the reading gene which
is wonderful too.
In fact, the only other ornament
on our Christmas tree right now (other
than presents of wine-related orna-
ments) is a BB-8 droid ornament.
BB-8 sits lonely but watchful, waiting
to see if any other Star Wars friends
will join him. I guess its time to go
through the older ornament boxes
and fi nd Han Solo and whatever other
movie ornaments I gave my sons. I
was getting tired of our new contem-
porary, Jaclyn Smith ornaments we
switched to a few years back. I think
its time for some traditions to return.
I have even unearthed the old orna-
ments of my, and my mothers youth.
That would be an interesting combina-
tion: Star Wars and Vintage. Im lik-
ing the idea. It kind of goes along with
what Mark Hamill said in his Parade
interview that explained his happiness
over the all ages appeal of Star Wars.
He stated, For me, its been a relief to
come back and show young people the
way I look nowIts healthy for kids
to see us the way we are now. Its also
better for me. I didnt want to spend
my senior citizen years frightening
young children. I wish all actors felt
the same way. Great statement, may
the Force be with you Mark.
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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CHURCH SERVICES
DIRECTORY
CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Cecilia Church
BAPTIST CHURCH PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Victory Baptist Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429 29855 Eldorado Farm rd
CharlottE hall, md 20659
St. Marys City, MD 20686 301-862-4600
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at Annemarie Garden
Annmarie Garden In Lights is a magical tour
that takes visitors on a beautiful trip through the
glittering woods. As you stroll the protected path,
you will be transported to a fantastical place of
spectacular lights and amazing light sculptures.
Guests will be surrounded by mythical beasts,
wild animals, airplanes, pirates, princesses, cir-
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all the light sculptures are made at Annmarie,
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fun activities.
The schedule for the remainder of the holiday
season is as follows:
THURSDAY, DEC 14
EZ Man - classic rock; Holiday Sweater Night!
Wear your festive sweater for $1 off admission.
(cannot combine with other offers)
FRIDAY, DEC 15
Sax Appeal (inside) - Jazz mix. Mill Creek
Middle School Chamber Chorus (outside) - enjoy
caroling along the Path Holiday Pop-Up Shops
SATURDAY, DEC 16
Calvert Brass Consortium (inside) - festive brass
ensemble Holiday Pop-Up Shops *Indoor Holi-
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SUNDAY, DEC 17
Some Assembly (inside) - acoustic mix
MONDAY, DEC 18
Garrett Music Academy (inside)- student
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TUESDAY, DEC 19
Calvert Youth Strings (inside) - festive & classical
music. Superfan Night! Wear your favorite team
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Eric and Bob (inside) - popular acoustic music
Military Night! Free admission for veterans and ac-
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David Norris - acoustic mix
Wine & Lights Night, 6:30-8:30pm in the
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Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra & Choir
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Jillian Fogelsanger - opera vocalist
SATURDAY, DEC 30
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SUNDAY, DEC 31
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St. Marys City opens a window onto the
past of the mother county of Maryland and
the Christmas season is no exception.
Madrigal dinners, nights of feasting, music
and relight in the reconstructed State House
of 1676 are hosted at the historic city each
year and give attendees a glimpse of what
holiday feasting was like in the 1600s.
In the colony, madrigal dinners got their
start when delicacies arrived with the tobacco
eet towards the end of the year, according to
information from the historic city.
Cool weather signaled time for butchering
meat and decanting beverages that had fer-
mented since the harvest.
At the dinners, guests are treated to a roar-
ing re fed by a yule log, thought at the time
of the colonists to be a harbinger of good for-
tune for the coming year.
The musical tradition at the madrigal din-
ners stems from songs sung of the birth of
Jesus Christ in Bethlehem thousands of years
ago, especially for those who were not able
to read.
Modern day guests at the dinners are treat-
ed to all the amenities of their counterparts
from yesteryear, with wassail and appetizers
above stairs and the dinner taking place in the
Great Hall on the rst oor.
Reservations are required.

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1. Place the strawberry halves in a
single layer in the bottom of the pie crust.
2. In a medium saucepan, whisk to-
gether the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa
powder, ginger, nutmeg, and salt over
medium heat.
3. Whisk in the egg yolks to create a
thick paste. Gradually whisk in the half-
and-half until the mixture thickens, about
5 minutes. Bring to a boil and cook for 1
minute. Remove from the heat.
4. Add the chocolate and whisk until
combined. Add the rum and vanilla ex-
tracts. Cool the mixture for 4 minutes.
5. Pour the lling over the strawberries
and up to the top of the crust. Chill the
pie for 2 hours or until set.
6. Garnish with additional strawber-
ries, if desired.
to cool slightly. Slowly whisk the choco-
late into the fromage frais mixture, using
a rubber spatula to incorporate every
bit of chocolate. Cover with plastic wrap
and chill for an hour.
4. Line a baking sheet with waxed
paper. Scatter the grated chocolate on
a plate. Scoop out the chilled chocolate
mixture in teaspoonfuls, roll into balls,
then roll the balls in the grated chocolate
and put on the prepared baking sheet.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate
until rm.
5. Put the trufes in small paper cases.
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10 2017 Countdown to Christmas
The Holidays are Special at
Calvert Marine Museum
Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons is a special
place during the holiday season. The museum has
many holiday-themed programs. But its also a
great shopping destination, with their museum
store chock full of gift ideas with a special em-
phasis on the Chesapeake Bay and Southern
Maryland.
Christmas gifts available at the museum
store include ornaments styled as mer-
maids, Drum Point and Cove Point light-
houses, and blue crabs. There also are a
variety of Maryland Christmas cards and
mugs with local views such as the Cove
Point Lighthouse.
Books are also a preferred gift for many
on your shopping list. The museum sore has a
wide variety of books with local themes.
The museum store is open daily, 10 a.m.-4:45
p.m. except they will close early at 2 p.m. Christ-
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Some of the upcoming holiday events at the museum
include:
Gingerbread Lighthouse Workshop
Sunday, December 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Build and decorate your own Gingerbread
Lighthouse and Keepers House! Register at
the admissions desk on program day. Space
is limited. Appropriate for ages 4 and older.
Cost is $1 per child with museum admission.
Ornament Workshop
Saturday, December 23, 1-3 p.m.
Each participant will receive a kit and
instructions to create three fun and festive
holiday ornaments! Register at the admis-
sions desk the day of the program. Space
and materials are limited. Activity appropriate
for ages 4 and older. Cost is $4 per child, with
museum admission.
Snow Globe Workshop
Tuesday, December 26, every 30 minutes on the
half hour, starting at 1 p.m. while supplies
last. Create your own winter wonderland in
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017 11
a jar with recycled materials. Sessions lim-
ited to 20 participants. Sign up in the Dis-
covery Room. Ages 4 and older. Cost is $4
per child, with museum admission.

Museum membership has many advantag-

es, not the least of which is free admission
to the museum for a year. Also included are:

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Opportunity to attend special events
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Education program discounts &
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Join one of the museum several clubs

One of the upcoming members-only ben-

ets is the NOON Years Eve Party on Sun-
day, December 31 from 10 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Its held in the Harms Gallery. Make a
party hat, New Years wish ornament, and
join the dance party with Bubbles the otter.
Toast in the New Year with sparkling ginger
ale and shy snacks when the ball drops at
high noon. FREE for members of all ages!
The museum is closed to the public.
Calvert Marine Museum is located at
14200 Solomons Island Road S., Solomons,
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Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
Presents Special
Holiday Events
Close your eyes for a moment and envi-
sion what it must have been like in Chesa-
peake Beach in the late 1800s. The resort
town had beachfront hotels, a race track,
casino, bathhouse, and beaches, as well as
a 1600-foot entertainment boardwalk built
over the water.
According to the Town of Chesapeake
Beach, Construction of the railway from
Baltimore and Washington began in the late
1800s. On June 9, 1900, the rst train ar-
rived at Chesapeake Beach with a full load
of passengers and much fanfare. The Great
Depression and the automobile brought an
end to the railroad, and on April 15, 1935,
the nal train chugged away from the Ches-
apeake Beach station.
The story of that exciting era is told at the
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum. Ac-
cording to the town, The site for the Rail-
way Museum was donated in 1979 to the
Calvert County Board of Commissioners by
Gerald and Fred Donovan for $1/year for
99 years.
Although the museum, housed in the old
train station, is normally closed this time of
By Dick Myers
Editor
the year, they will be open for two special
holiday events for the entire family.
The Annual Dramatic Reading of the Polar
Express will be held on Friday, Dec. 15. The
family-friendly sessions with Conductor John
will be held at 5:30 and 7 pm. There also
will be carols ad a holiday gift for those at-
tending this free event.
The Polar Express reading is made possi-
ble by members of the Friends of the Chesa-
peake Beach Railway Museum. The organi-
zation is a group of dedicated volunteers
who generously donate their time and tal-
 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017 13
ents to help keep the museum operational.
Then the next day, Saturday, Dec. 15, the
town and the museum are hosting Chron-
icles of Christmas Bus Tour of Chesapeake
Beach. It is billed as a whimsical event
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Its free but seat reservations must be
made. The bus tours leave the town hall at
5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Call or
text: Hilary 301-855-4028 to reserve up to
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Town of Chesapeake Beach and the Friends
of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum.
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14 2017 Countdown to Christmas
Has A Military Twist
For centuries now American ghting men and
women have had to endure Christmas holiday
seasons under re both at home and abroad;
the Christmas exhibit at Piney Point Lighthouse
Museum in Piney Point memorializes their service
and sacrice during the holidays in those troubled
times.
The exhibit has postcards, songbooks and even
pillow shams on display from the World War II
era, encouraging citizens to support the war ef-
fort through buying war bonds or any way pos-
sible.
The exhibit doesnt just deal with World War
II but with soldiers in the Revolutionary War, the
Civil War and even during the western expansion
during Christmas.
The modern portion of the exhibit is provided
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Dec. 22, closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas
by a private collector, who even puts on a show Day, from 12p.m. to 4p.m. and again from Dec.
for children in period uniform. 23 to January 1 from 10a.m. to 4p.m.
These are all USO items, said April Havens, The museum is located at 44720 Lighthouse
who manages the exhibit at the museum. Every- Road in Piney Point.
thing is military themed with a Christmas twist.
The exhibit is divided between the main muse- guyleonard@countytimes.net
um building at the lighthouse keepers home which
houses sketches
and pictures of
Civil War veter-
ans during Christ-
mas time.
The Holidays
in Uniform ex-
hibit runs through
Christmas Dolls, Trains
on Display at
St. Clements Museum
Visitors to the St. Clements Island Museum
in Coltons Point this holiday season will see
it transformed into a yuletide celebration of
hearth and home at Christmas time with their
Christmas in Maryland exhibit of trains and
dolls.
Rachel Harris, marketing and development
coordinator for the St. Marys County Mu-
seum Division, said the transformation has
taken place for the past 32 years and has
become a tradition attached to the museum
that commemorates the founding of Mary-
land back in 1634.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017 15
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
They have working trains that visitors through Monday from 12p.m. and 4 p.m.
young and adult can control, Harris said. The museum closes for Christmas Eve and
And theres a Christmas village scene with a Christmas Day but reopens Dec. 26 and runs
working model train, too. daily through January 1, from 10a.m. to
Dolls are positioned in front of photos of 4p.m.
towns and cities in Maryland, showing Christ-
mas in the state throughout the years. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Some of these photos are from yester-
year, Harris said. Its very homey, we have
a whole room full of doll houses.
This is a tradition of some 30 years. Its
for everyone.
The exhibit runs through Dec.22, Thursday
16 2017 Countdown to Christmas