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Margaret Brent Honoree Accused As Sex Assault, Harassment Enabler

By Guy Leonard true.”
Staff Writer Bruckler said the college was uncertain about
the actions it would take in the event the allega-
Linda Sarsour, feminist and social justice activ- tions passed scrutiny.
ist who recently won St. Mary’s College’s Margaret Sarsour is considered one of the most influential
Brent award for advancing the interests and inde- women in the Muslim world.
pendence of women has been accused of enabling a Sarsour was chosen in November by the college’s
case of sexual assault and sexual harassment at the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program
Arab American Association by a former employee and the Lecture and Fine Arts Committee to be
there. this year’s Margaret Brent Lecture Series speaker.
The story first broke in The Daily Caller on-line Many of Sarsour’s comments on Islam, femi-
news site when the alleged victim, Asmi Fathelbab, nism and Israel have drawn attacks from conserva-
claimed a male co-worker victimized her there tive leaning politicians and pundits as extreme and
while Sarsour was the executive director at the supporting the supremacy of Sharia Law.
Arab American Association in New York back in Back in July the official social media feed of
2009. the Women’s March on Washington, D.C., which
In the Daily Caller’s news story, published Dec. Sarsour helped organize and lead, sent birthday
18, Fathelbab alleged the male co-worker would wishes to Assata Shakur.
stalk her at the building and rub against her in a Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, was
sexual manner that would make her scream. convicted for the 1973 killing of a New Jersey state
Fathelbab further alleged that Sarsour rebuffed trooper under its aiding and abetting law following
her complaints, saying that sexual assault and a shootout on the New Jersey Turnpike in 1973.
harrasment did not occur to women who looked Shakur escaped prison in 1979 and fled to Cuba
like her; she claimed she was the victim of body where she remains under that country’s asylum.
shaming from Sarsour. Sarsour has also been seen with Rasmea Odeh,
The alleged victim also claimed that when she who was convicted in Israel for her part in the
went to the board of directors at the association, Linda Sarsour bombing of a supermarket in 1969.
she was told the man she had accused was a good standing smear campaign against me.”
Sarsour has said publicly that she questions
Muslim who was not capable of such an act. Leadership at the college stated they would wait
Odeh’s conviction.
In a story published on buzzfeed.com, Sarsour to see the outcome of the allegations before taking
Sarsour has also raised money from the Muslim
denied that she ignored Fathelbab’s claims as well any action.
community to restore aging or vandalized Jewish
as accusations that Sarsour body-shamed her. “St. Mary’s College is aware of the recent allega-
cemeteries.
In a Facebook post, Sarsour said the accusa- tion regarding Linda Sarsour,” said college spokes-
tions were just another attack from right-wing man Michael Bruckler.
opponents. “St. Mary’s College will
follow the story closely
Get Ready For Your
“Every woman has a right to her story,” Sarsour
wrote. “I also have the right to defend myself, my as it unfolds and will
character and my commitment to women. take appropriate steps
“This is an unfortunate situation that has been
weaponized by the right wing… as part of a long-
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Commissioners Approve Breton Bay, St. Mary’s River

Apartment Complex Deal Geting Large-Scale Restoration
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The project to renovate and repair
Queen Anne Park Apartments in Lex-
ington Park can move forward now that
county leaders approved a payment in
lieu of taxes (PILOT) deal at Tuesday’s
regular meeting.
The developer of the project, Osprey
Properties, reduced their request for the
PILOT deal to $200 in taxes per resi-
dential unit for the next 20 years for 102
rental units, which would cost the county
$408,000 in property taxes.
The original request proffered by the
county’s Housing Authority asked for a
tax credit that would have lasted for 40
years and cost the county just over $1
million in property taxes.
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s
County received the initial PILOT request
with trepidation in November because of
the higher costs associated with it, but
seemed much more pleased with the Dec.
19 proposal and voted unanimously for it.
Brian Lopez, vice president of Osprey
Properties, which will take over the ag-
ing property, said the apartment complex
has suffered from years of neglect since it
was built about 40 years ago.
“It’s been poorly managed in recent
years,” Lopez said. “In my opinion its in
deplorable condition.”
The renovation should cost about $9
million, Lopez said, and the name of the
complex will be changed to Patuxent
Crossing.
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced a comprehensive

plan on oyster restoration, including its intention to recommend Breton Bay and
the upper St. Mary’s River as the fourth and fifth tributaries to satisfy the state’s
commitment to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement goal of restoring native
oyster habitat and populations in five tributaries by 2025.
The following is the complete press release from Maryland Department of Natu-
ral Resources with the announcement.
Sell it - Buy it The Maryland Department of Natural Resources today announced a comprehen-
sive plan on oyster restoration, including its intention to recommend Breton Bay
and the upper St. Mary’s River as the fourth and fifth tributaries to satisfy the state’s
atBuy it at
Sell It, commitment to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement goal of restoring native
oyster habitat and populations in five tributaries by 2025.
The department’s selection complements ongoing large-scale oyster restoration

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“Maryland is committed to restoring the oyster population throughout the Chesa-
peake Bay for both ecological and economic reasons,” Natural Resources Secretary
Mark Belton said. “This keystone species builds the foundation of a healthy marine

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fisheries-based economy, be it aquaculture or commercial harvesting.”

Happy New Year to All! The recommendations will be shared with the Maryland Oyster Restoration In-
teragency Workgroup, which includes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad-
ministration and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The department will also gather
Thanks to the many homeowners, businesses and individuals who
allowed us to represent, market and sell their homes, property, input from citizens, communities and stakeholders in an open and transparent pub-
business inventory and personal property. Thanks to all who lic comment process.
attended our auction events – Thank You! Breton Bay intends to be restored with the assistance of the state’s federal part-
ners while work in the upper section of the St. Mary’s River would be conducted
Upcoming Auctions & Events by the state. All contracts for seed planting and substrate placement in the final two
restoration sites will be competitively bid.
“These restoration recommendations strike the right balance between the envi-
ronment and the economy by concentrating limited yet targeted resources on ex-
isting sanctuaries with the most potential for success, based on the best available
science,” Belton said. “These two sites have the broad support of environmentalists
and riverkeepers as well as county leaders and watermen.”
Along with its restoration selections, the state also plans to study and survey ex-
isting state oyster sanctuaries around Annapolis and the Lower Eastern Shore. For
the first time, the department will design and develop oyster management plans for
A Southern Maryland professional auction company providing services to the Manokin, Nanticoke and Severn rivers to determine how the strategic use of
state investment and resources, including seed, shell and spat, could spur natural
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OPTIONS - SOLUTIONS - RESULTS Lastly, the department intends to move forward with developing a rotational har-
vest system, designating a seed study area, and renewing the state’s oyster shell
collection and recycling programs.
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6 Education The County Times Thursday, December 21, 2017

Commissioners, School Board

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Talk School Safety
With best wishes to our
customers for a great By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
holiday season and a After discussions on school construc-
healthy year ahead. tion projects and student enrollment fig-
ures at a joint meeting Tuesday between
the school and county commissioner
board ended, talk quickly turned to con-
cerns over drugs, gangs and violence in
schools.
The county has been rocked recently
by reports of brutal violence among stu-
dents first at Esperanza Middle School
in which an assault victim had to be
flown out via state police helicopter,
enjoy responsibly with the second just a few weeks ago
where four students were involved in a
vicious assault in which one was kicked
and stomped after being knocked to the
and that they had been handled accord-
ing to the schools code of conduct.
The key for most students, she said,
noting her two children are in the public
school system, was to be vigilant, steer
clear of trouble and report suspicious or
nefarious incidents.
“I’m not afraid to send my children
to school,” Bailey said, singling out her
daughter. “She knows what to report.
She’s not afraid to walk the halls.”
School Superintendent Dr. Scott
Smith said while recent incidents were
disturbing, they were not indicative of
the 18,000 students in the system going
to class each day.
Commissioner President Randy Guy
said the public should realize that school
teachers and administrators were not

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“All of this other stuff we’re talking
about is nice,” said Commissioner Todd
Leonardtown, MD Morgan. “But what I keep hearing from
parents is that they don’t feel safe send-
ing their kids to school.
SERVING ST. MARY’S “The drugs and the gangs are
continuing.”
COUNTY FOR OVER 75 YEARS School Board Chair Karin Bailey was
quick to respond, saying the schools sys-
tem had taken action in each of the cases
primarily responsible for the behavior
of their students, rather to educate them.
“I hope this gets out in the public,”
Guy said. “Discipline your children.
The parents need to step up.
“I don’t care what tennis shoes or
clothes they’re wearing, they’re coming
to school to get educated.”
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Fleming Retires as VP at CSM

Troy C. Hansen, LLC
The Law Office of
Prince Frederick
Barbara Ives Appointed as Interim 
After nearly nine years at the College a National Honor
of Southern Maryland (CSM), Dr. Rich- Roll Outstand-
ard Fleming, vice president and dean ing American
of the Prince Frederick Campus at the Teacher.
College of Southern Maryland, has an-  Ives began her
nounced his retirement from CSM ef- teaching career
fective the end of December. Barbara as a certified in-
Ives, who serves as director of CSM’s structor in the
Office of Strategic Partnerships, which California Com-
includes CSM’s Nonprofit Institute, will munity College
serve in Fleming’s role at the Prince system while
Frederick Campus on an interim basis still on active
until June 30, 2018. duty in the Navy. Dr. Richard Fleming

t roy h a nse nla w . com Ives joined CSM in 2015 with more
than 27 years of military service, both
active duty and in the Naval Reserve,
She earned a
Bachelor of Sci-
ence in geophys-
with a parallel career as an educator. ics/ocea nog r a-
Family Law | Divorce/Separation  “I am confident that Barbara will not
only provide excellent leadership during
phy from the
U.S. Naval Acad-
this time of transition, but our dedicated emy and a Mas-
Custody | Domestic Violence Prince Frederick Campus staff and fac-
ulty will continue to provide outstanding
ter of Science
in leadership in
programs and services to our region,” education and an
Adoptions | Guardianships said CSM President Maureen Murphy.
 Before coming to CSM, Ives served
advanced certifi-
cate in supervi-
Se habla espanol as the dean of academics for St. Mary’s
Ryken (SMR) High School in Leonard-
sion and admin- Barbara Ives
istration from
town, and as a teacher and chair of the Notre Dame of Maryland University.
22835 Washington Street | P.O. Box 2002 | Leonardtown, MD math department. While at SMR, she   For information about CSM, visit
tch@troyhansenlaw.com was selected as 2007 Veteran Teacher of www.csmd.edu.
the Year for the Archdiocese of Wash- Press Release from CSM
301-475-5000 | Fax 301-475-3872 ington, D.C. and earned recognition as
Thursday, December 21, 2017 The County Times Local News 7

Season’s Greetings from St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Start the New Year right and plan to attend the following events:

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL

Dr. Martin Luther King, Spring Awakening, the An Evening to Honor the David E. Sanger
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Lecture Series
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Program 8 – 10 a.m. Bruce Davis Theater, (doors open at 7 p.m.) Keynote and Q & A
J. Frank Raley Great Room Montgomery Hall Daugherty-Palmer Commons 9 p.m. – Book Signing
Day of Service 10 a.m.-Noon Ticketed Event St. Mary’s Hall
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47645 College Dr. St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 and other upcoming events at St. Mary’s College.
 8 Cops & Courts
Jury Returns Manslaughter Verdict
in Second Overdose Trial
On August
2, 2017, Chris-
tina Granados
M c C a u l e y,
age 58, of
Leonardtown,
was indicted
on the follow-
ing charges;
Christina Granados McCauley
CDS Possess-
Not Marijua-
na, CDS Distribution-Narcotics, Murder
2nd Degree, Manslaughter, and Reckless
Endangerment. The indictment was the
culmination of an extensive investigation
into the death of Mary Nell Miller.
Two months earlier, on June 23, Miller
was discovered unresponsive, in the bath-
room at a residence in Leonardtown. At-
tempts to resuscitate Miller were unsuc-
cessful. An extensive investigation was
conducted into Miller’s death, and the
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
ruled her death was a result of an opioid
overdose. Detectives from the St. Mary’s
County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction
with detectives from the Maryland State
Police, learned McCauley had sold the
drug to Miller, which ultimately caused
her death.
On December 12, 2017, McCauley’s tri-
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al commenced in the county Circuit Court
with State’s Attorney Richard Fritz as the
lead prosecutor.
On December 15, 2017, McCauley was
found guilty by a jury of the following
charges:
Manslaughter
Reckless Endangerment
CDS Distribution-Narcotics
CDS Possession-Not Marijuana
McCauley is currently being held at the
St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabili-
tation Center on a no bond status. McCau-
ley was one of the indictments announced
at a press conference with Governor Larry
Hogan, Sheriff Tim Cameron, Maryland
State Police Superintendent William Pal-
lozzi, and States Attorney Richard Fritz,
which was held on August 9, 2017, ad-
dressing the heroin epidemic.
Sheriff Tim Cameron and States Attor-
ney Richard Fritz wish to thank the Mary-
land State Police for all their investigative
assistance and personnel provided, and all
of those involved in this investigation to
protect citizens of St. Mary’s County.
—Sheriff’s Office Interim PIO Cpl. Ju-
lie Yingling
Patrols on Full Deployment
for Holiday Season
For the sixth year in a row, Sheriff
Tim Cameron is implementing Maxi-
mum Deployment of Sheriff’s Office
personnel throughout St. Mary’s County
this holiday season. The next Maximum
Deployment is scheduled for Friday, De-
cember 22, 2017, with a public rollcall at
2:00 PM. The rollcall will take place in
Millison Plaza, near the Family Dollar,
located at 21800 Shangri La Drive, in
Lexington Park. The press and public
are invited to attend and tour the Mobile
Command Center. The Maryland State
Police will also be providing personnel
Sheriff’s Office
Wanted Suspects
Neisa Jordan Gaston, age 18, from
Bushwood, Maryland, is currently
wanted on the following charges:
Armed Robbery
Assault
Burglary- (numerous counts)
Teo-Tre Richard Gaston, age 18, from
Bushwood, Maryland, is currently
wanted by the St. Mary’s County Sher-
iff’s Office for the following charges:
Armed Robbery
Assault
Thursday, December 21, 2017
to assist and coordinate activities.
Maximum Deployment is an initiative
designed for high visibility patrols and
to provide increased presence around
shopping centers, roadways, and neigh-
boring communities, to ensure safety
during the holiday season. Maximum
Deployment is in addition to other ini-
tiatives and law enforcement activi-
ties to ensure safety during the holiday
season.
—Sheriff’s Office Interim PIO Cpl.
Julie Yingling
Diamond Djenne Owens, age 18, of
Clinton, Maryland, is currently wanted
by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Of-
fice for the following charges:
Burglary
Theft
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Thursday, December 21, 2017 The County Times In Our Community 11

County Leaders Share

Wishes For New Year
By Guy Leonard initiatives , and continued open [and] honest
Staff Writer dialogue. See something, say something!”
“I hope that 2018 is kind to us all!”

Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron: County Commissioner Todd Morgan:

“My hope for 2018 is “It’s a pleasure serv-

that as a community we ing everyone over the
continue to work and past seven years. We
speak openly about the have accomplished a lot
challenge of opioid addic- but there is far more to
tion and the need for con- do.”
tinued public education, “I look forward to
prevention programs, continuing to work for
and access to treatment all our citizens in the
for those suffering from years to come. May
addiction.” everyone have a very Merry Christmas and
“Community engagement around the chal- blessed holiday season.”
lenge of traffic safety and work on a strategic “My best to all.”
highway safety plan that addresses a num-
ber of community concerns. Despite violent County Commissioner Tom Jarboe:
crime being relatively low here we have far
too many people killed in crashes. This will “My wish is for
National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) necessitate planning, education, prevention, common sense and
St. Mary’s County Chapter 959 held its annual Christmas party Dec. 15 at and enforcement.” servitude to prevail
Olde Breton Inn, which is also the location of their regular meetings. Venue “In the true sense of community policing, over politics for 2018.”
owner Eddie Bailey was presented a token of appreciation from member that we (police and citizens) continue to work
Bernie Goldsborough as President Joe Luskus and his wife Paula look on. together to prevent crime and reduce the fear guyleonard@coun-
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 12 In Our Community
#Giving2sday Raises $3700 for The Arc Funding Utility
and Nationwide Relief Efforts for Non-Profit
When setting out to participate in the sixth annual worldwide
giving movement, Giving Tuesday, The Arc Southern Maryland
set a goal to raise $3500 with a dual impact in mind, inspiring
the campaign hashtag, “#Giving2sday.” Leading up to Giving
Tuesday on November 28th, The Arc tweeted and shared the
“#Giving2sday” and “JoinTheMovement” hashtags, inspiring
donors to “Donate once. Give twice.” For a dual impact, The
Arc committed to donating a portion of funds raised to benefit
nationwide disaster relief efforts. The remaining funds would
help The Arc in their mission to support people with different
abilities – repairing a roof for one of its residences, repairing a
van that provides transportation for people with limited mobil-
ity, and installing a mobility lift that would help one individual
get out of bed on his own, affording him more independence.
Renee Seigley, Director of Development for The Arc South-
ern Maryland said “most donations for natural disasters are
given during the first 2 weeks, with very little being given after
the first month.”  However, people are still suffering the effects
of the hurricanes in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico while the
devastating fires in California continue to steal the lives and
homes of many. The Arc felt this campaign would be an oppor-
tunity to give back across the country.
Thanks to many of The Arc’s social media followers sharing,
re-tweeting, and engaging with the “#Giving2sday” movement,
The Arc was able to exceed their goal, raising $3700 by the
end of the campaign. Some donors chose for their gifts to go
twice the distance, designating a portion of their gift to relief
efforts in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, or California. The Arc
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the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, the Miami Fund, and the
Sonoma County Resilience Fund.  Entities Now
For information about The Arc Southern Maryland’s pro-
grams and services or to make a donation, visit www.arcsomd.
org or call (410) 535-2413.
Available
St. Mary’s County Government has
opened the funding utility for St. Mary’s
County Non-profit entities for the
FY2019 Budget year, as awarded by the
Commissioners of St. Mary’s County.
The Notice of Funding Availability
can be found at www.stmarysmd.com/
finance/non-profit. Please read the no-
tice completely and follow the links.
The application process is entirely elec-
tronic and must be submitted on-line.
The application is for those agencies
with IRS 501(c)(3) status only. The dead-
line for submission is January 19, 2018.
Final adoption of the FY2019 Budget is
anticipated to be in May 2018.
Agencies are urged to not delay begin-
ning the application process as it is new
for some. The system will allow you to
save and go back and edit your submis-
sion until the January 19 deadline.
Questions should be emailed to
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Thursday, December 21, 2017 The County Times In Our Community 13

St. John’s Students Raise Nominations Sought for

Money for Homeless Women’s History Month Awards
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
It took students at St. John’s School in
Hollywood, from pre-K up to 8th grade,
just four days to raise about $1,000 for the
Three Oaks Homeless Shelter this year.
National Junior Honor Society students
there took up their St. Theresa Project
quickly, said Vice Principal Dawn Papp;
they raised the money in less than a week
after Thanksgiving.
The honor society portion of the money
came “just from their donations,” Papp
said. “It was coins, dollars our whatever
they had.”
A group of 7th graders also raised $200
through tag day payments, which allow
students to come in one day out of the week
The time has come to recognize the To be eligible, nominees in both cat-
without wearing their uniforms, Papp said.
extraordinary women in our community. egories must: · reside in St. Marys Coun-
All the money will be donated to the
The St. Mary’s County Commission for ty; · have made a positive impact on the
homeless shelter this week, Papp said.
Women is now accepting nominations local community through volunteer
“It’s good to see people step up to help
for Woman of the Year and Tomorrow’s work; and · submit a completed nomina-
other people,” she told The County Times.
Woman. The awards recognize women tion form by February 7, 2018
One 4th grade student reportedly gave all
who have made significant contributions Nomination forms are available at
the money she had previously saved up —
to the local region through their volun- http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/vol-
$91 — to the project.
teerism. Nominees will be recognized at untr/women.asp. Nomination forms can
The class that donated the most money
the Women’s History Month Banquet on also be requested by emailing commis-
received an ice cream party, Papp said.
March 15, 2018. sionforwomen@stmarysmd.com or call-
St. John’s School recently achieved na-
This year’s theme is Nevertheless She ing 301-475-4200, ext. *1051. The Com-
tionwide acclaim for earning the coveted
Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight mission requests that the nominating
Blue Ribbon award for schools with stu-
All Forms of Discrimination Against organization(s) or individual(s) purchase
dent bodies that perform at exceptionally
Women. The theme, selected by the Na- a reservation for their nominee.
high levels.
tional Women’s History Project, recog- Nominating an exceptional woman
The school achieved the honor on its
nizes the intersecting forms of discrimi- is a great way to honor her hard work
first attempt at applying for recognition.
nation women have faced and continue and effort in front of her family, friends,
to face throughout American history and and community. Please share this infor-
guyleonard@countytimes.net
celebrates the diverse women who have mation and help recognize the talented

Local Man Wins

fought and continue to fight discrimina- women here in St. Mary’s County.
tion on all levels and in all forms. The St. Mary’s County Commission
The Woman of the Year recipient will for Women is a volunteer-run committee

Distinguished Service Award

be a woman who displays leadership,
commitment and provides outstanding
service to individuals or non-profit orga-
nizations in the community. Tomorrow’s
Woman will be a current high school
student, grades 9 – 12, who is already
making a difference through her volun-
teer advocacy, leadership or service.
appointed by the Commissioners of St.
Mary’s County. Their mission is to cel-
ebrate and support the county’s women
through outreach, advocacy and service
and to secure an equitable community
for all.
Press Release from St. Mary’s County
Government.

Pet of the Week

Tim Flaherty, a freelance video
producer, marketing consultant, and
photographer, was awarded the 2017
TIVA-DC Distinguished Service Award
at the TIVA Peer Awards Annual Gala
Saturday night at the French Embassy in
Washington, DC.
The Distinguished Service Award is
given annually to a TIVA-DC (Televi-
sion, Internet and Video Association of
Washington, DC) member in recogni-
tion of outstanding service to not only
the organization, but to the DC region
content creation community at-large.
Flaherty was TIVA President in 2009
and 2010, and continues to be active in
the group.
In his remarks to the crowd at the Em-
bassy, Flaherty urged his colleagues to
“mentor, learn, support, but most impor-
tantly engage” in the various education
and networking groups that cover the
DC area creative community. “This is
how we renew our creative spirit, and
this is how we improve the business of
content creation,” he added.
Flaherty, who lives in Southern Mary-
land but is professionally based in An-
napolis, has been in the communications
Please Choose Me!!
field since the early 80’s when he was a And remember, if there is room
part-timer at a Salisbury, MD radio sta- in the heart, there is room
tion. For six-and-a-half years, he was an
announcer, newscaster and sales execu- in the house!
tive at WMJS radio in Prince Freder-
ick. After a brief foray into publishing,
he landed at Nuad, Inc. in Leonardtown
and helped the local origination TV sta-
tion on cable Channel 10 in St. Mary’s
county achieve an identity and brand. Come meet
He co-created the Best Buys Show, a
long-running local sales show, and cre- me and the
ated such local viewing staples as The wonderful gang
Hot Corner with Kenny Dement.
More than just create and produce at Tri-County
shows, Flaherty for many years sold Animal Shelter
advertising space and time on outlets
such as WMJS, WMDM/WPTX, the (6707 Animal Shelter
original Bay Net internet site, Channel Road, Hughesville) or
10, and across the various cable TV sys-
tems that have served St. Mary’s during call 301-932-1713 for more
the past 26 years. Flaherty continues information. To see more of my
to shoot and co-produce various local
TV spots that air throughout the region
amazing friends available for
and in the DC area, as well as advise adoption, “like” us on Facebook
clients, both locally and nationally, on @ Tri-County Animal Shelter
marketing and advertising efforts.
Southern MD.
Press Release
14 In Our Community The County Times Thursday, December 21, 2017

SMECO Employees
Raise $47,642 for
Environmental Groups
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) employees held two fund-
raising events and recently donated $11,910 to four different organizations that fo-
cus on the environment: the American Chestnut Land Trust in Calvert County, the
Port Tobacco River Conservancy in Charles County, the Alice Ferguson Foundation
in Prince George’s County, and the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association in St.
Mary’s County.
SMECO employees raised the money through the SMECO 75 Bike Ride held in
June and the SMECO Annual Charity Golf Outing in September. The events are
supported by a group of employee volunteers, vendors, and the SMECO executive
team. The Co-op selects a different organization each year to benefit from the fun-
draising events.
In five years, SMECO employee fund-raisers have contributed $215,000 to lo-
cal organizations. “Our employees support the organizations where they live and
work, and we’re privileged to be able to make a substantial contribution to groups
that help support and maintain healthy ecosystems here in Southern Maryland. The
assistance we receive from our supply chain partners truly makes the golf outing a
successful fund-raiser,” said Richard Jarboe, SMECO supply chain director.
SMECO hosted its sixth annual bike ride on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Natalie Cot-
ton, SMECO’s community and public affairs director, commented, “Our employees
not only make the annual SMECO 75 bike ride a successful fund-raiser, but they
make it entertaining and memorable for those who participate.”
The cooperative’s fundraising event, the SMECO 75 Bike Ride, is open to the
public. Participants can choose among three routes of 29, 47, and 75 miles that start
at the co-op’s headquarters in Hughesville and go as far as Colton’s Point in St.
Mary’s County. “The SMECO 75 is a pleasant and scenic ride that attracts cyclists
from all over the area, and this is a great event for experienced riders or newcom-
ers,” Cotton said.
“We are already planning our seventh annual bike ride for June 2, 2018. Next year,
our contributions will go to hospice organizations in Southern Maryland. Cyclists
who want to participate in the SMECO 75 Bike Ride can register online at Active.
com beginning January 1, 2018,” Cotton said, and, “We are especially grateful to
business partners who participate in the event and provide donations to help raise
funds for organizations in Southern Maryland. Major contributors include Adams,
Jenkins and Cheatham, Booth and Associates, CGI, Cigna Health, CoBank, CW
Wright Construction, ICF International, Infor, Gordon Feinblatt LLC, IP Datasys-
tems, J.M. Tennyson Construction, Morgan Stanley, New River Electrical Corpora-
tion, Penn Line, Prudential, Sensus, Utilitec, and VFP and we thank them for their
support.” Contributions, which may be tax deductible, can be made to the SMECO
Charitable Foundation.
Press Release from SMECO.

Students from the Chesapeake Public Charter School gather to identify insects in their larval stage col-
lected from the St. Mary’s River.
 Santa
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Leadership Class Experiences Defense, Industry
The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Class of
2018 on Dec. 7 participated in the fourth of nine educa-
tional sessions for the 2017-18 LSM Executive Program
- Defense and Industry.
The one-day event began at the Town of Indian Head
Pavilion, where participants were welcomed by Mayor
Brandon Paulin and were introduced to sailors from
the US Navy Color Guard stationed at Naval Surface
Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren.
The afternoon was segmented into tours of various
facilities that operate on NSWC IHEODTD.  Partici-
pants watched an explosive ordinance disposal (EOD)
robotics demonstration and received an engineering
brief about aircraft ejection seats.  They then toured
the CAD/PAD manufacturing facility and a detona-
tion science building.  The day ended with a behind-
the-scenes look at the 420 gallon mixer and a question
and answer session with several scientists and engi-
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on the square
neers working in the Energetics Laboratory.  As the
class traveled around the base, they were treated to a
windshield tour by Becky D’Ambrosio LSM’17, di-
rector of Public and Congressional Affairs for NSWC
IHEODTD, and Mike Adams, business director for the
installation.
Most of the Class of 2018 had never had the oppor-
tunity to see what goes on at NSWC IHEODTD.  The
day was both educational and inspiring and partici-
pants were left with a new-found understanding of the
ways in which the defense and supporting industries in
Indian Head critically impact our region.
The class wrapped up the day with a networking
event hosted by the LSM Alumni Association at Casey
Jones in La Plata, Maryland. Class participants were
able to meet and interact with LSM alumni, nearly 300
strong, to discuss the day’s experiences and lessons
learned.
In Our Community 15
 Leadership Southern Maryland is a nine-month
tuition-based program that educates and inspires a
diverse group of current and emerging leaders creat-
ing opportunities for collaborations and partnerships
impacting the community needs of Calvert, Charles,
and St. Mary’s counties ensuring a cross-section of the
region including diversity of geographic location, pro-
fession, ethnicity and gender.
For more information, please contact the Helen
Mattingly Wernecke, Executive Director Leadership
Southern Maryland, 240-725-5469 via email helen@
leadershipsomd.org or visit www.leadershipsomd.org.
Press Release from LSM
16 Feature The County Times Thursday, December 21, 2017

Soup Kitchen Makes Sure

No One Goes Hungry
came in on Wednesday after the soup kitchen
was “slammed” with clients also require
time and effort to bring in and store.
But it’s just those sort of donations, many
coming from local grocery stores with excess
bread or bakery goods, that keep the soup kitch-
en able to fulfill its mission.
“It’s incredible that these businesses do this,” Fallen said.
By Guy Leonard
“All just so food doesn’t go to waste.”
Staff Writer
The soup kitchen sees all sorts of people coming in for help
including from Cal-
St. Mary’s Caring’s soup kitchen in Lexington Park
vert and Charles
has served 37,851 meals so far this year, about 6,000
counties, Millen
more than last year; it’s all part of the mission there,
said.
which has been to help the needy for years.
“Some people
“The best thing about this soup kitchen is that who-
have walked and
ever comes through those doors gets fed,” said Kris-
hitchhiked just to
tine Millen, director at the soup kitchen. “We don’t
come down here to
check on social security or anything like that.”
get a meal,” accord-
Millen said the kitchen is almost sure to surpass
ing to Millen.
38,000 meals served by the end of the year.
She credits the
Serving breakfast and lunch six times a week is a
steep increase in
daunting task, she said, as the soup kitchen on Lang-
meals served with
ley Road only receives about $3,000 a year in fund-
the addition of 10
ing from the county as a non-profit service entity
more families to
with the rest of its operating funds coming in through
their programs,
donations.
which helps to feed
People never seem to stop coming in for food, Mil-
children through
len said, and the amount of work volunteers do to
the summer months
make the kitchen function helps keep everyone busy.
when they no longer
Still she finds that many still want to volunteer at the
have access to free
soup kitchen to help those in need.
and reduced meals
Deb Fallen, retired from the county public school
at school.
system, said the soup kitchen helped her to share the
Millen said prin-
blessings she has received.
cipals from Title I
“It’s always good to give back,” Fallen said. “You
schools Lexington
have to live your faith.”
Park, Park Hall and
Donations of food, such as a very large one that
George Washington
Carver elementary
schools, pick families to take part in the program.
St. Mary’s Caring delivers to those families groceries and
staples; the families are anonymous to the volunteers.
“They are the neediest of the needy,” Millen told The County
Times. “These are children who probably won’t eat more than
four to six times a week without assistance.”
Throughout the summer St. Mary’s Caring helped 176
people through their Feed the Families program, 129 of whom
were children.
“We see new faces everyday,” Millen said. “St. Mary’s Car-
ing is a safety net for so many people.”
Of those new faces, some had never expected to need the
soup kitchen’s services, Millen said, but that was exactly why
the volunteers worked hard to keep it an inviting and support-
ive place.
“It’s a safe place for people here,” Millen said. “It’s a beauti-
ful atmosphere here.”

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 18 Obituaries
The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Ida Elizabeth “Bessie” Gray her yard was full of beautiful flowers, Great-Great-Great-Grandchild. Also In retirement, he continued to travel
Ida Eliza-
beth “Bes-
sie” Gray, 97,
of Chaptico,
MD, passed
away peace-
fully on Oc-
tober 17, 2017,
at her home
surrounded
by her loving
family. Ida
was born October 7, 1920, in Budds
Creek, MD, to the late Joseph Di-
xie Hill and Ida Catherine (Thomp-
son) Hill. Ida attended “the little
pink school house” in Budds Creek,
but had to leave in high school to
help work on the family farm. On
November 25, 1937 she married Al-
bert Joseph Gray, who proceeded
her in death on March 13, 1967. Ida
was a wife, mother, sister, Aunt,
Grandmother, Great-Grandmoth-
er, Great-Great-Grandmother, and
Great-Great-Great-Grandmother. Ida
was known as “Bessie” and also as
“Grandma Gray.” Ida loved flowers,
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which she was able to water and tend
to until the age of 95, then she told
her family how to take care of them
for her. She enjoyed card parties,
bingo, dancing, yard sales, walking
and her “wood burning stove, she was
known to have a large wood pile in
her yard. Ida also babysat for many
of her grandchildren. In 1984, Ida
went back to school and earned her
High School Diploma. She especially
loved spending time with her family.
Ida is survived by her daughters;
Marian Murdock (Gail) of Mechan-
icsville, MD, Barbara Ferguson of
Bethel Park, PA, Ida Dishinger of
Kaufman, TX, Rita Cole of Leonar-
dtown, MD, Judy Frank (Charlie) of
Loveville, MD, Elaine Joy (John) of
Chaptico, MD, Glenda Mast (Wayne)
of Mechanicsville, MD, and Maureen
Abell (Timmy) of Leonardtown, MD,
and her sons; Albert J. (Pat) Gray, Jr.
(Betty Ann) of Waldorf, MD, and Mi-
chael Gray (Debbie) of Budds Creek,
MD. Also her sister Catherine Ann
Mullen (Duane) of Pensacola, FL.
Ida is also survived by 22 Grand-
children, 46 Great-Grandchildren,
19 Great-Great-Grandchildren and 1
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many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and hus-
band, Ida was also preceded in death
by her Grand-daughter Kim Ferguson
Necessary, who was her oldest grand-
child and with whom she shared a
birthday. Also four son-in-law’s;
David Anderson, Bill Dishinger, Bill
Cole and Dave Ferguson, her sis-
ters; Edith Hill (Zack), Ella Pilker-
ton (Fax), Anna Larsen (George) and
Nellie Law (Larnie) and her brothers;
Willie Hill (Louise) and Bruce Hill
(Jean).
The family will receive friends on
Monday, October 23, 2017 from 5:00
PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at
7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner
Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated on Tuesday, October 24,
2017, at 10:00AM in Our Lady of the
Wayside Catholic Church, Chaptico,
MD with Father Michal Sajnog offici-
ating. Interment will follow in St. Jo-
seph’s Catholic Cemetery, Morganza,
MD. Pallbearers will be her grand-
sons; Mark Murdock, Al Gray, Chris
Cole, Jeffrey Gray, Danny Mast, and
Timmy Abell, Jr. Honorary Pallbear-
ers; The rest of her grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be
made to the Mechanicsville Volun-
teer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15 Me-
chanicsville, MD 20659 or to Hospice
of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonard-
town, MD. 20650.
Arrangements provided by the
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home,
P.A. Leonardtown, MD.
Ernest Hilary “Ernie”
Johnson, Jr
Ernest Hil-
ary “Ernie”
Johnson, Jr., of
Leonardtow n,
MD passed
away on De-
cember 17, 2017
at MedStar
Wa s h i n g t o n
Hospital Center
in Washington,
D.C.
Ernie was born on December 14,
1949 in Leonardtown, MD to the late
Ernest Hilary Johnson, Sr. and Mary
Elizabeth Milburn.
He is a 1967 graduate of Ryken
High School and 1977 graduate of St.
Mary’s College. He was employed by
the federal government for over 30
dedicated years as a Computer Pro-
grammer Analyst until his retirement
in September 2004. He travelled the
United States extensively for work,
installing many computer programs.
Thursday, December 21, 2017
especially to Key West, FL, Arizona
and the Grand Canyon. For the past
12 years he enjoyed following the
band, “Animal House.” He was a de-
voted and loving father and grandfa-
ther. His grandchildren were his pride
and joy. He was a long time member
of St. Aloysius Catholic Church.
Ernie is survived by his daughter,
Michelle Hilary Reeve of Leonar-
dtown, MD; his siblings: Elizabeth
Ann Kless of California, MD, Lynn
Ramsey of Lexington Park, MD,
Patrick Johnson of Laurel, MD;
his grandchildren, Olivia and Alex
Reeve; and many extended family and
friends. In addition to his parents, he
is also preceded in death by his wife,
Rose Marie Johnson; son, Kevin Paul
Johnson and brother, David Johnson.
Family will receive friends on
Thursday, December 21, 2017 from
12:00 to 2:00 p.m., with a Funeral
Service celebrated by Deacon Andy
Geisz at 2:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood
Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. In-
terment will follow at Charles Memo-
rial Gardens in Leonardtown, MD.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home, P.A.
Jeannine Meeks Fairfax
Jean nine
Meeks Fair-
fax, 86, of
Great Mills,
MD passed
away on Sun-
day, Decem-
ber 17, 2017
at her home
su r rounded
by her loving
family.
Jeannine was born on February
9, 1931 in Nicholls, GA, to the late
Daniel Meeks and Lillian Roberson
Meeks.
On December 24, 1986 Jeannine
married her beloved husband James
Fairfax in Leonardtown, MD. Togeth-
er they celebrated over 30 wonderful
years of marriage. She was employed
as a dedicated front desk manager in
the Motel Industry. Jeannine enjoyed
working in her yard, planting flowers,
trees and shrubs. She loved cooking
for her family and friends, especially
pound cake, corn bread dressing, am-
brosia, all good home cooked meals.
In addition to her beloved husband
James, Jeannine is survived by her
children, Linda Moore of Brunswick,
GA, Cindy Gass of Hollywood, MD,
and Robert Woods of Phoenix, AZ,
three grandchildren, Sean Moore,
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Eric Moore, LJ Gass and two great
grandchildren, MacKinzie Moore
and MacQuire Moore.
Interment will be held on Thursday,
December 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. cele-
brated by Fr. John Ball at Trinity Me-
morial Gardens, 3221 Mattawoman
Beantown Road, Waldorf, MD 20601.
Memorial contributions may be
made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O.
Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home, P.A.
Ruth Emily Norris
Ruth Emily Norris, 88, of Holly-
wood, MD passed away on Decem-
ber 17, 2017 at Hospice House of St.
Mary’s surrounded by her family.
Ruth was born on April 25, 1929 to
the late Daniel Webster Lacey and
Virginia Hill. In January 1947 she
married her late husband, Herbert
Eugene Norris, Jr. in Chaptico, MD.
Together they celebrated over 57
wonderful years of marriage until
his passing in December 2004.
She was employed for over 32 ded-
icated years at St. Mary’s Hospital
as a Nursing Assistant until 1975. In
1975 she continued her career at St.
Mary’s County Health Department
until her retirement in 1992. In re-
tirement she worked private duty in
Home Health care for several years,
before fully retiring. Ruth enjoyed
canning during the summer and she
was an avid quilter. She was a long
time member of St. John Francis Re-
gis Catholic Church in Hollywood,
MD.
Ruth is survived by her children:
Larry E. Norris of Leonardtown,
MD, Phyllis J. Anderson (Russ) of
Hollywood, MD, Thomas A. “Tony”
Norris (Pat) of Piney Point, MD,
Lois A. Dill (Ron) of Mechanics-
ville, MD, D. Wayne Norris (El-
eanor) of Avenue, MD, Wanda L.
Loheed (Rick) of Valley Lee, MD,
Bonnie S. VanShoubrouek of Slidell,
LA, and J. Michael Norris (Lori) of
Leonardtown, MD; her siblings:
Palmer Lacey (Sara) of Leonard-
town, MD, Thelma Futral of Pensac-
ola, FL, Alice Dubnar of Charlottes-
ville, VA, and Francis Lacey (Pat) of
Hollywood, MD; 21 grandchildren;
25 great grandchildren, and many
extended family and friends. In ad-
dition to her parents and husband
she is also preceded in death by her
son, Alan Norris; and her siblings:
Marie Lucas, Richard Lacey, Rob-
ert Lacey, Hazel Thomas, William
Lacey, James Lacey, Mary Margaret
Miedzinski, Laurence Lacey, Elea-
nor Lacey, Martha Ellis, Leonard
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Lacey, and Christine Lacey.
Family will receive friends on Fri-
day, December 22, 2017 from 10:00
to 11:00 a.m., with a Funeral Ser-
vice celebrated by Reverend Ray-
mond Schmidt, at Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road,
Leonardtown, MD 20650. Inter-
ment will follow at Charles Memo-
rial Gardens in Leonardtown, MD.
Serving as pallbearers will be Larry
Norris, Tony Norris, Wayne Norris,
Mike Norris, Rick Loheed, and Da-
vid Norris. Memorial contributions
may be made to Hospice House of
St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonard-
town, MD 20650. Arrangements by
the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Charles David Biggs
Charles David
“Bub” Biggs
passed away on
December 14,
2017. He was
a resident of
the Charlotte
Hall Veteran’s
Home. Bub was
born in West-
ernport, MD
on August 5, 1930 to Herbert Lu-
ther Biggs and Jesse Mae (Miller)
Biggs. He graduated from Bruce
High School in 1948 and received
a degree in Mathematics from West
Virginia University in 1952.
Bub taught math at Flintstone
High School for a year before be-
ing drafted into the Army to serve
in Korea. Bub married Joan Louise
Lambert of Piedmont, WV on June
30, 1953, and after the war, settled
in New Carrollton, MD. Bub worked
as an illustrator and then a techni-
cal publications manager for several
defense contractors. He retired from
Litton Amecom in 1992. He and
Joan moved back to Westernport,
MD upon retirement.
Bub was predeceased by Joan,
his parents, his brothers Clarence
(Marie), Wallace (Helen), Royland
“Cub”, Harry, Gene, sister Shirley
Whipp (Roy), and brother-in-law
David Lambert. He is survived by
his sister Mary Biggs, Cumber-
land, MD, his sisters-in-law Sara
Biggs, Cumberland, MD, Dorothy
Biggs, Westernport, MD, Verna
Biggs, Severna Park, MD, Barbara
Lambert, East Kingston, NH, and
Christa Cheshire (Gary), Western-
port, MD. He leaves behind his chil-
dren Charles “Chuck” Biggs (Lau-
ra), Chesapeake Beach, MD, Carol
Shoemaker (Leland), Huntingtown,
MD, and Patricia “Patty” Miller,
Frederick, MD. He also leaves be-
hind four granddaughters, Kayleigh
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Shoemaker, Nashville TN, Emileigh Gibbons was the owner and opera-
Shoemaker, Huntingtown, MD, tor of Gibbons Marine Construction
Natalie Miller and Deanna Miller, Company building piers, docks and
Frederick, MD, and many nieces and bulkheads throughout coastal south-
nephews. ern Maryland.
Until recently, Bub was an active He is survived by his wife Zhi
member of the Masons. He enjoyed Bing Wang of Stephens City; seven
reading, military aviation, working children, Charles Gibbons, and wife
in the yard, feeding the birds, and Shelby, Martin Gibbons, and wife
going for drives. He will be missed Carolyn, and Michael Gibbons all
by his family and friends. In lieu of of Solomons, MD, Debbie Hyde, and
flowers a donation may be made in husband Robert, of Hollywood, MD,
his memory to the Shriner’s Hosp- Toni Arnold of Solomons, Richard
tials for Children. Arrangements by Moon of Seattle, WA and Michael
Rausch Funeral Home. Moon of Stanton, CA; 15 grandchil-
dren; and 26 great grandchildren.
Mr. Gibbons was preceded in
Richard Morley Gibbons death by his brother, John Gibbons,
and his three sisters, Margaret, Eva,
and Mavis.
Richard Morley Gibbons, 85, of A memorial service will be held
Stephens City, VA, died Saturday, Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11:00
December 9, 2017 at his home. a.m. at Fellowship Bible Church in
Mr. Gibbons was born October 11, Winchester, VA with Pastor Jerry
1932 in Bengough, Saskatchewan, Harpool officiating. Burial will be
Canada, the son of Denver Stephen at a later date in Arlington National
and Elizabeth Sophia Oberding Gib- Cemetery.
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Firearms Season Nets 34,000 Deer Lady Seahawks Post

Sunday Hunting Contributed to Total
Maryland hunters reported taking 34,412 deer during the state’s most popular hunt,
the two-week firearm season. The total was similar to last year’s official harvest of 35,002.
Solid Road Win
In Calvert County the total harvest was 555, do 5.5 percent from last year. In St. Mary’s
the harvest was 849, a 9.4 percent decline
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported that more than 4,000 deer
were taken on the two Sundays during the season, more than 10 percent of the total take
during the two week season.
Hunters reported taking 21,661 antlerless deer during the season, down 3 percent from
last year’s official total of 22,381. The antlered harvest increased slightly from 12,621 last
year to 12,751 this year. Sika deer represented 423 of the total antlered harvest and 478 of
the total antlerless harvest.
In western Maryland (Region A), hunters reported taking 4,478 white-tailed deer, an 11
percent increase from last year’s harvest of 4,018. The region’s harvest was comprised of
2,962 antlered and 1,516 antlerless deer. In the remainder of the state (Region B), the white-
tailed deer harvest decreased 3 percent year-over-year from 30,984 to 29,934 this year. The
region’s total included 9,789 antlered and 20,145 antlerless deer.
The harvest fell sharply in portions of several counties on the Eastern Shore, including
Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot, perhaps due to an outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic
Disease, a naturally-occurring disease among white-tailed deer. The virus is carried by bit-
ing midges and can spread quickly through localized deer populations. The deer population
is expected to rebound quickly in this area.
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The Basics The Seahawks built a six-point lead

Score: St. Mary’s 53, Gallaudet 48 (25-19) with 1:37 to go in the first half on
Records: St. Mary’s (3-6), Gallaudet a jumper by senior guard Bella Vagnoni
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Senior guard Christine Morin (Kens-
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4 at the line to give St. Mary’s a 38-35
lead heading into the fourth quarter.
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Besides her season-high 16 points,
Nowlin added a season-best three steals
and three rebounds.
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points and two boards while junior for-
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responsibly this Holiday Season and do not drink and drive
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Community Calendar
Thursday, December 21
32nd Annual Christmas Doll &
Train Exhibit
38370 Point Breeze Road Colton’s
Point, MD 20626
12:00PM-4:00 PM
The St. Clement’s Island Museum
presents a holiday exhibit themed
“Christmas in Maryland.” Enjoy
antique dolls, toys and working
miniature trains. Featuring exhibits
by the Black-eyed Susan Doll Club
and the Hammett Family. Shop Lo-
cal this Holiday Season! Support
the St. Clement’s Island & Piney
Point Museums. Admission: $3
adults, $2.00 senior citizens (62 and
older) and military personnel with
ID, $1.50 students 6 to 18, FREE
for children 5 and under.
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
Holiday Exhibit
44720 Lighthouse Rd, Piney
Point, Maryland 20674
12:00PM-4:00 PM
The Piney Point Lighthouse, Mu-
seum & Historic Park presents a
holiday exhibit you won’t want to
miss during the holiday season.
We present our “Holidays in Uni-
form” exhibit. Shop Local this
Holiday Season! Support the St.
Clement’s Island & Piney Point
Museums.”Spam and Bubba will be
on hand at the Piney Point Light-
house Museum, Saturday-Decem-
ber 9th, with ‘Holidays in Uniform’
artifacts from the back room. Vince
Turner explains the importance of
Christmas in the service through
his collection of photos and arti-
cles. See you then… “ Admission is
$7 adults, $3.50 for senior citizens
(62 and older) and military person-
nel with ID, and students 6 to 18,
FREE from children 5 and under.
Admission includes the holiday ex-
hibit, and tour of the museum, Po-
tomac River Maritime Exhibit and
Piney Point Lighthouse tower.
 Help with Mike’s Food Fund
The Mission, 21015 Great Mills
Road, Lexington Park
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Volunteers are needed by Mike’s
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 ap-
preciated. Please come to The Mis-
sion, 21015 Great Mills Road, Lex-
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ington Park. Doors open at 5:00 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
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity
21600 Great Mills Road (in St.
Mary’s Square next to Ollies), Lex-
ington Park, MD
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Celebrate the Holidays with
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity and
the ReStore, 21600 Great Mills
Road (in St. Mary’s Square next to
Ollies), Lexington Park, MD. Ex-
tended Hours 5:00-7:00 PM; Thurs-
day Evenings Only November 30th
through December 21st. Silent Bas-
ket Auctions; $5 Gift Wrapping is
back!
 Living Nativity
23520 Hollywood Road, Leonar-
dtown, MD 20650    Point, MD 20626
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Please join us for our Living Na-
tivity on the front lawn of Leonar-
dtown Baptist Church (www.LB-
CMD.org). You may choose to walk
or drive through. All are welcome
to this FREE event.
Wine & Lights!
Annmarie Sculpture Garden &
Arts Center
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Join us for wine tasting and beau-
tiful lights at Annmarie Garden in
Lights, on Thursday, December 21,
6:30-8:30pm, in the Daugherty Gal-
lery of the Murray Arts Building.
Friday, December 22
32nd Annual Christmas Doll &
Train Exhibit
38370 Point Breeze Road Colton’s
Point, MD 20626
12:00PM-4:00 PM
The St. Clement’s Island Museum
presents a holiday exhibit themed
“Christmas in Maryland.” Enjoy
antique dolls, toys and working
miniature trains. Featuring exhibits
by the Black-eyed Susan Doll Club
and the Hammett Family. Shop Lo-
cal this Holiday Season! Support
the St. Clement’s Island & Piney
Point Museums. Admission: $3
adults, $2.00 senior citizens (62 and
older) and military personnel with
ID, $1.50 students 6 to 18, FREE
for children 5 and under.
 Help with Mike’s Food Fund
Thursday, December 21, 2017
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
The Mission, 21015 Great Mills
Road, Lexington Park
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Volunteers are needed by Mike’s
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 ap-
preciated. Please come to The Mis-
sion, 21015 Great Mills Road, Lex-
ington Park. Doors open at 5:00 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.
Saturday, December 23
32nd Annual Christmas Doll &
Train Exhibit
38370 Point Breeze Road Colton’s
12:00PM-4:00 PM
The St. Clement’s Island Museum
presents a holiday exhibit themed
“Christmas in Maryland.” Enjoy
antique dolls, toys and working
miniature trains. Featuring exhibits
by the Black-eyed Susan Doll Club
and the Hammett Family. Shop Lo-
cal this Holiday Season! Support
the St. Clement’s Island & Piney
Point Museums. Admission: $3
adults, $2.00 senior citizens (62 and
older) and military personnel with
ID, $1.50 students 6 to 18, FREE
for children 5 and under.
Bingo At Mother Catherine
Academy
38833 Chaptico Road Mechanics-
ville Md 20650
6:30 PM-10:30 PM
SATURDAY NIGHT BINGO!
Doors open at 5 pm
Early Birds start at 6:30 pm
Regular Games start at 7:00 pm.
$10 admission (includes one reg-
ular book).
Progressive Money Ball & Door
prizes.
Sunday, December 24
Christmas Eve Service at Christ
Church in Chaptico
Christ Episcopal Church, 25390
Maddox Road, Chaptico, MD 20621
5:00 PM-6:00 PM;
9:00PM-10:30PM
We look forward to welcoming
you as we celebrate the birth of
Jesus at 5:00 p.m. in our historic
church built in 1736. The Friday
Night Sunday School Choir made
up of children, youth, and their
families will lead our Christmas
Carol singing. The service will also
include a children’s sermon and
Holy Communion. Christ Church is
located on MD 238 South just past
the roundabout in Chaptico.
Monday, December 25
Christmas Day Service at Christ
Church in Chaptico
Christ Episcopal Church, 25390
Maddox Road, Chaptico, MD 20621
9:00 AM-10:00 AM
We look forward to welcoming
you on Christmas morning as we
celebrate the birth of Jesus with
Christmas Carols and Holy Com-
munion service at 9:00 a.m. in
our historic church built in 1736.
Christ Church is located on MD
238 South just past the roundabout
in Chaptico.
Tuesday, December 26
32nd Annual Christmas Doll &
Train Exhibit
38370 Point Breeze Road Colton’s
Point, MD 20626
12:00PM-4:00 PM
The St. Clement’s Island Museum
presents a holiday exhibit themed
“Christmas in Maryland.” Enjoy
antique dolls, toys and working
miniature trains. Featuring exhibits
by the Black-eyed Susan Doll Club
and the Hammett Family. Shop Lo-
cal this Holiday Season! Support
the St. Clement’s Island & Piney
Point Museums. Admission: $3
adults, $2.00 senior citizens (62 and
older) and military personnel with
ID, $1.50 students 6 to 18, FREE
for children 5 and under.
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
Holiday Exhibit
44720 Lighthouse Rd, Piney
Point, Maryland 20674
12:00PM-4:00 PM
The Piney Point Lighthouse, Mu-
seum & Historic Park presents a
holiday exhibit you won’t want to
miss during the holiday season.
We present our “Holidays in Uni-
form” exhibit. Shop Local this
Holiday Season! Support the St.
Clement’s Island & Piney Point
Thursday, December 21, 2017
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
Museums.”Spam and Bubba will be
on hand at the Piney Point Light-
house Museum, Saturday-Decem-
ber 9th, with ‘Holidays in Uniform’
artifacts from the back room. Vince
Turner explains the importance of
Christmas in the service through
his collection of photos and arti-
cles. See you then… “ Admission is
$7 adults, $3.50 for senior citizens
(62 and older), military personnel
with ID, and students 6 to 18, FREE
from children 5 and under. Admis-
sion includes the holiday exhibit,
and tour of the museum, Potomac
River Maritime Exhibit and Piney
Point Lighthouse tower.
Wednesday, December
27
Free Line Dance Lessons
Last Drop Country Bar—23955
Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD
20636
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
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32nd Annual Christmas Doll &
Train Exhibit
38370 Point Breeze Road Colton’s
Point, MD 20626
12:00PM-4:00 PM
The St. Clement’s Island Museum
presents a holiday exhibit themed
“Christmas in Maryland.” Enjoy
antique dolls, toys and working
miniature trains. Featuring exhibits
by the Black-eyed Susan Doll Club
and the Hammett Family. Shop Lo-
cal this Holiday Season! Support
the St. Clement’s Island & Piney
Point Museums. Admission: $3
adults, $2.00 senior citizens (62 and
older) and military personnel with
ID, $1.50 students 6 to 18, FREE
for children 5 and under.
Thursday, December 28
32nd Annual Christmas Doll &
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Train Exhibit
38370 Point Breeze Road Colton’s
Point, MD 20626
12:00PM-4:00 PM
The St. Clement’s Island Museum
presents a holiday exhibit themed
“Christmas in Maryland.” Enjoy
antique dolls, toys and working
miniature trains. Featuring exhibits
by the Black-eyed Susan Doll Club
and the Hammett Family. Shop Lo-
cal this Holiday Season! Support
the St. Clement’s Island & Piney
Point Museums. Admission: $3
adults, $2.00 senior citizens (62 and
older) and military personnel with
ID, $1.50 students 6 to 18, FREE
for children 5 and under.
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
Holiday Exhibit
44720 Lighthouse Rd, Piney
Point, Maryland 20674
12:00PM-4:00 PM
The Piney Point Lighthouse,
Museum & Historic Park presents
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a holiday exhibit you won’t want
to miss during the holiday sea-
son. We present our “Holidays in
Uniform” exhibit. Shop Local this
Holiday Season! Support the St.
Clement’s Island & Piney Point
Museums.”Spam and Bubba will be
on hand at the Piney Point Light-
house Museum, Saturday-Decem-
ber 9th, with ‘Holidays in Uniform’
artifacts from the back room. Vince
Turner explains the importance of
Christmas in the service through
his collection of photos and arti-
cles. See you then… “ Admission is
$7 adults, $3.50 for senior citizens
(62 and older), military personnel
with ID, and students 6 to 18, FREE
from children 5 and under. Admis-
sion includes the holiday exhibit,
and tour of the museum, Potomac
River Maritime Exhibit and Piney
Point Lighthouse tower!
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging

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

Programs and Activities

Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information
Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services

MedStar Medicare Choice Leaving St.
Mary’s County
MedStar Choice, a Medicare Advantage plan, first be-
gan offering coverage to St. Mary’s County Medicare ben-
eficiaries in 2015 as an alternate to receiving benefits from
the traditional Medicare program. Beginning Jan. 1, 2018,
these policies will no longer be offered in St. Mary’s Coun-
ty. Those currently enrolled will automatically be enrolled
back into the traditional Medicare Part A & B program. It is
unknown if another company will offer a Medicare Advan-
tage plan in our area. This change does not affect anyone
enrolled in the MedStar Family Choice Medicaid program.
Individuals affected by this loss of coverage should enroll
in a Medicare Part D prescription plan and possibly a Medi-
care Medigap policy. Anyone needing assistance review-
ing their options may schedule an appointment with the St.
Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services
by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
WARM Seeking Volunteer Drivers
With colder weather settling in, The St. Mary’s County
Department of Aging & Human Services seeks volunteer
drivers for Wrapping Arms ‘Round Many (WARM), a win-
ter emergency shelter program for homeless individuals in
St. Mary’s County. Drivers must be 18 or older and have
a valid driver’s license. Volunteers will be given access to
a county-owned van. Volunteer slots are open 7 days per
week while WARM is operational. Evening drivers pick up
WARM guests at the Three Oaks Center at 5:30 p.m. for
transportation to the selected church for the evening. Morn-
ing drivers arrive at the church by 7 a.m. the next morn-
ing to transport guests back to Three Oaks. To volunteer,
call Ursula Harris at 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or via email
to Ursula.Harris@stmarysmd.com. Your assistance with
helping others is greatly appreciated during the cold winter
months.
Last Chair Yoga Class of the Year
The Northern Senior Activity Center will offer a free tri-
al chair yoga class on Friday, Dec. 29, for those who would
like to try it. Friday’s class uses the chair for modified yoga
with seated and standing poses and a relaxation session on
the floor. To continue, classes are available with a fitness
pass purchase of $30 for 10 sessions. For more information
about the program, please call 301-475-4200, ext. * 3103.
A Matter of Balance
The Garvey Senior Activity Center will offer the Mat-
ter of Balance workshop on Tuesdays from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
starting Jan. 9 and continuing through Feb. 27. A Matter
of Balance is a nationally recognized, award winning,
time tested program for people over 60. It is designed to
help manage falls and increase activity levels. In this class,
participants will learn to view falls and fear of falls as con-
trollable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, 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. They are led by two
trained coaches in the Matter of Balance program. Class
format is mostly lecture/discussion with approximately 30
minutes of exercise each session. 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.
Kidney Care Class
The Fresenius Kidney Care group will offer a free Kid-
ney Care class at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on
Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 1:30 p.m. Symptoms and stages of
chronic kidney 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 assistance is available to you will also be dis-
cussed. This class is the best way to learn that you’re not
alone and to have many of your questions answered. Class
size is limited so sign up early! To reserve your space, call
301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Educational Video
There will be a screening of the documentary Surviving
Progress on Wed, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Loffler Senior
Activity Center. This film, executive produced by Martin
Scorsese, is a provocative 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.
Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658 to register to view the film,
or stop by the reception desk to sign up. (Seating is limited
to 16.) 86 minutes. Free.
Healthwatch Presentation
The Loffler Senior Activity Center will offer Tests Need-
ed for Mature Adults, a free presentation by Linda Wein-
traub, on Thursday, Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. 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.
Swing Dance Lessons
Fun, fitness and style, all in one place! Swing Dance Les-
sons will be offered at the Loffler Senior Activity Center
on Thursdays Jan.11 - Feb 8 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. (5 sessions).
These classes will be taught by Henry Brown. The cost will
be $50pp payable to the instructor on the first day of class.
Partners are recommended, though not required. Register
by Jan. 8 by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the
reception desk.
How to Cook Healthy for One
The Garvey Senior Activity Center will host a presenta-
tion on “Healthy Cooking for One” by Donna Taggert, RD/
LD/CDE. Donna is a registered dietician licensed in the
state of Maryland and is also a Certified Diabetes Educa-
tor. Solo folks face unique challenges for eating healthy,
beyond a lack of cooking skills. It’s less fun to cook and
eat alone and very little food comes in packs of one. Come
join Donna on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 1 p.m. as she helps us
navigate these concerns. Class size is limited so sign up
early! To reserve your space call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Line Dancing
The weekly line dancing program at the Northern Se-
nior Activity Center takes place every Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Come join in with a group of line dancers for over an hour
of fun, movement and exercise to musical classics and cur-
rent favorites. This class is ideal for everyone, whether you
are a seasoned dancer or new to line dancing. For more in-
formation call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.

Library Holiday Closings
All three branches of the St. Mary’s
County Library will be Closed on Sun-
day, December 31 and Monday, January
1 in observance of New Year’s Day. All
branches will be open regular business
hours on Tuesday, January 2.
I Didn’t Know the Library
Had That!
Charlotte Hall Library will hold ‘I
Didn’t Know the Library Had That!’ on
Friday, January 5 from 10 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. Explore digital content available
with your library card from Overdrive,
Hoopla, and RBdigital. Learn how to ac-
cess eBooks, digital audiobooks, maga-
zines, and streaming movies and music
for free. Please bring your device if you
have one. This is not a device-specific
class. We will cover the basics of using
Windows, Android, Apple, and Kindle
devices to access library content. Adult
computer classes are limited to ages 16
and up. Registration required on www.
stmalib.org.
Minecraft Challenge
Charlotte Hall Library will hold Mine-
craft Challenge on Saturday, January
6 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 11:30
a.m. to 1 p.m. Leonardtown Library will
hold Minecraft Challenge on Thursday,
January 11 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ages
8-11. Registration opens 2 weeks before
the program. 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 commands, and be famil-
iar with how to play Minecraft (we will
not use the tutorial).
Video Game Club
Leonardtown Library will hold Video
Game Club on Monday, January 8 from
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Looking for a place to
talk about and play video games with
friends? Each session of the Video Game
Club will feature one newer and one ret-
ro system, so what will be nostalgic for
some will be completely new to others.
Take part in tournaments to win brag-
ging rights, and feel free to bring what-
ever gaming handhelds you'll like. Poké-
mon cards are also welcome, of course!
All ages. No registration required.
Completing the FAFSA Form
Leonardtown Library will hold ‘Com-
pleting the FAFSA Form’ on Wednesday,
January 10. Two sessions will be held,
one at 5 p.m. and one at 6 p.m. Filling out
the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid form is the first step toward getting
federal aid for college, career school, or
graduate school. Completing and submit-
ting the form is free and quick, and gives
you access to the largest source of finan-
cial aid to help pay for college or career
school. If you don't fill out the form you
could be missing out on a lot of financial
aid. A representative from College of
Southern Maryland will be on hand for
two one hour sessions to help you with
the completion of your FAFSA form.
Registration required on www.stmalib.
org.
Opioid Learning Series:
Kickoff with Screening of
‘Chasing the Dragon’
Lexington Park Library, in partnership
with the St. Mary’s County Health De-
partment, will hold the first of a six-part
Opioid Learning Series: Kickoff with
a screening of Chasing the Dragon on
Thursday, January 11 from 6 p.m. to 7:30
p.m. In an effort to combat the growing
epidemic of prescription drug and heroin
abuse, the FBI and DEA have released
"Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opi-
ate Addict," a documentary that explores
the dangers of addiction. This session
will feature a screening of this powerful
documentary followed by a guided dis-
cussion on the opioid epidemic.
Craftstravaganza 2.0
Charlotte Hall Library will hold Craft-
stravaganza 2.0 for all ages on Saturday,
January 13 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Make
and take fun creations, and use the li-
brary's button making machine! All sup-
plies provided by the library. Free, all
ages, no registration required.
Thursday, December 21, 2017 The County Times Entertainment 25

Double Header of Bluegrass

Starts off the New Year
Nothin’ Fancy
Remington Ryde
The 2 show of the season will be on
nd
Sunday January 7, 2018 at the American
Legion Post 238 on the corner of MD Rte.
381 & Rt. 231 in Hughesville, MD. Two
headlining groups on the National Blue-
grass circuit, Nothin’ Fancy and Rem-
ington Ryde will perform one big show.
Presented by Jay Armsworthy and the
Sons of the American Legion, the show
gets started at 2:00 pm.
Nothin’ Fancy formed as a bluegrass
band in 1994 to compete in a bluegrass
competition. Since then, they have grown
in popularity, released 11 full length al-
bums, and continue to perform at festivals
across the United States and in inter-
national engagements. Their audiences
have gathered at notable venues such as
the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN;
the Lincoln Center in New York City;
and the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA.
They have been seen at Dollywood, and
are a regular fixture at Silver Dollar City
in Branson, MO where promoter/coordi-
nator D.A. Callaway described Nothin’
Fancy as “the act that America needs to
see.” They have successful-
ly hosted their own Nothin’
Fancy Bluegrass Festival
every year since 2001 in
Buena Vista, VA on the
fourth weekend of Septem-
ber. The band is known for
their smooth vocal blends,
stirring performances, ir-
repressible humor, and for
traveling the highways in
their beloved bright yellow
tour bus. Their two-decade
career has earned them a
dedicated fan base, six So-
ciety for the Preservation of
Bluegrass Music in America
(SPBGMA) Entertainers of
the Year awards, honorary
Mountaineer status by order
of former WV Governor Joe
Manchin III, and certificates
of appreciation from several
VA towns, and even had the
Buena Vista mayor declare
it as “Nothin’ Fancy Day” at one of their
festivals. On April 10, 2015, the all-male
music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
inducted four members of Nothin’ Fancy
into honorary brotherhood through the
chapter at James Madison University (the
fifth, Chris Sexton, joined Phi Mu Alpha
in 1995 at Shenandoah University’s chap-
ter). The band was also inducted as the
2015 members of the Virginia Country
Music Hall of Fame, an honor given once
a year to Virginia’s most notable country
and bluegrass musicians on October 10 of
that year.
Bluegrass crowd-pleasers, Remington
Ryde has been together for 12 years. The
band has been performing over 100 shows
each year all throughout the United States
and Canada. The band’s distinct sound
and old time flair can be attributed to the
Bluegrass-rich area of Pennsylvania from
which they hail and borrow their name.
As the founding member and leader of
Remington Ryde, Ryan Frankhouser’s
showmanship and chemistry with the au-
Going On
In Entertainment
Mills
Thursday, Dec 21 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
DJ RAY in the House
Ryan Forrester Band
The Ruddy Duck, Solomons Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk
9:00 PM
8:00 PM
http://www.ruddyduckbrewery. www.anthonysdunkirk.com
com
Tuesday, Dec 26
Friday, Dec 22
Ben Connelly
Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons
Solomons 6:00 - 9:00 PM
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM www.anglers-seafood.com
www.anglers-seafood.com
Wednesday, Dec 27
Ugly Sweater Party
The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
7:30 PM Wild Card Trivia
http://www.ruddyduckbrewery. Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
com Solomons
7:00 - 9:00 PM
The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great www.anglers-seafood.com
dience turns fans into family. Billy Lee ren Blair on fiddle and baritone vocals and
Cox’s humor, wit, and ever encouraging Stanley Efaw on mandolin. In 2007, Ryan
and uplifting approach to life clearly show took a leap of faith by starting the Rem-
through on stage and off. Whether tears ington Ryde Bluegrass Festival at the age
of laughter or of renewed joy, Billy Lee of 22 years old! The festival has become
will touch your heart and leave you smil- one of the fastest growing Bluegrass Fes-
ing every time. Add to that Richard’s and tivals in the Country!
Warren’s unending love to get out and jam The doors open at Noon at the American
with anyone and everyone, to get to know Legion with food available for sale by the
and make friends of each and every one Sons of the American Legion. The show
of you, and their overall down home good starts at 2 p.m. and tickets are available at
time boys love of bluegrass and blue- the door for $20 per person, under the age of
grass fans everywhere. This combination 12 admitted free with a paid adult. Although
makes Remington Ryde one of the most not required, non-perishable food donations
popular bands among bluegrass fans to- will be collected for the Helping Hands Food
day. The group, led by Ryan Frankhouser Pantry of Southern Maryland. For more in-
on guitar and lead vocals also featuring formation on the show, please call 301-737-
Billy Lee Cox on banjo and bass vocals, 3004 or visit the website at www.american-
Jim Treat on bass and tenor vocals, War- legionbluegass.com

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24. Go places
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Celebrating The Holidays

As A Blended Family

“Oh,(that) Christmas Tree”

Merry Christmas!! Happy Holidays!! entail.
I hope all of you have the happiest Hours later, our hands red and
Christmas ever; filled with lots of love bruised, we were still on the floor cut-
and laughter. ting and ripping 10,000 lights strings off
I keep re-working my Christmas of this now, hated tree, when the cav-
decorating this year –trying to re-think alry came in the form of Logan’s sister
how or where things might look better. Leigha and their father Mike. Yay, we
Maybe it is because of the re-purposing are saved!
and upcycling trend that is everywhere. Hours later, our hands redder, more
I love re-purposing also. Do you notice bruised, and nerves on edge we finally
a common theme? Any word with “re” cut the last piece of green wire off the
in front is the hip way to be. And so it tree and yelped with joy. The next day
Blended families may have additional factors to consider as the holidays arrive.
goes with my insane amount of Christ- our little tree was given new life with
mas decorations: “Let me put you here three, 37 foot strings of faceted LED
this year instead of there, no maybe over Christmas lights. Again our hands were
Emotions run deep come the holiday season. Holiday planning can be hectic, here.” It all was going well through the red from stringing the new lights on the
especially for blended families. tenth move of items, until I noticed ev- tree. I was so happy and thought now
Today’s families are increasingly blended, meaning they’re a combination of fam- ery decoration was back to where it nor- when we put it back out in the big shed
ilies due to divorce or death. Even though the holidays are meant to be joyous, navi- mally is year after year. Oh well, maybe after Christmas it will be all set and
gating traditions and accommodating the unique needs of all involved — including I will change the order of the houses in perfect for Christmas 2018. Nope, my
cultural traditions, visitation schedules, rituals, and religious beliefs — can be chal- my Christmas village. husband said, we are going to take all
lenging. But blended families need not fret as they attempt to negotiate Christmas, Even our Christmas tree has gone these lights off and put them back on
Chanukah, Kwanzaa, or New Years. through several decorating styles this their little wheels. What? I thought we
year. At first, I was really liking just the were going to make believe it was a pre-
lights, our handmade pinecone orna- lit off the floor tree. I guess I better go
Logistics ments and sparkly pinecone garland. It buy some heavy duty gardening gloves.
The first step to holiday planning is to keep in mind predetermined custody or was natural, it was beautiful, but prob- To each of you I wish the merriest of
visitation agreements. Although there can be hope for holiday flexibility and gen- ably not Christmassy enough for all the Christmases and the happiest of holi-
erosity, try to stick as close to existing arrangements as possible. Some families grandchildren. And if you remember days you celebrate.
choose to divvy up particular holidays throughout the year in advance. Others may from last’s week’s column, I only had Please send your comments or ideas
do it as plans get arranged. As long as the arrangement is fair to everyone, the choice put up a few ornaments of the Star Wars to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or
is up to the families. The plans should be made known to all involved. and wine type. I had been thinking of find me on facebook
putting my family’s old ornaments on
Discuss expectations the tree, but in the end, decided to use
The Stepfamily Association of America says that communication during the holi- the ornaments my husband had grown
day season is vital, especially for children so they know what to expect. Writing up with, and some other favorites and
down specific itineraries can help alleviate the stress of not knowing where they gifted ornaments. I love it, but still need
will be at a given time. to add more I think. Plenty of time right?
All members of the family should vocalize how they feel about particular aspects This year our 10 year old Target dis-
of the holidays so that no one is disgruntled. Do not expect others to be mind read- play model pre-lit Christmas tree, that
ers. Perhaps one person is focusing a significant amount of energy on trimming the we fell in love with and waited until the
tree when that isn’t as important to others. Discussing expectations can make plan- manager said he could finally sell it to
ning that much easier. us, needed emergency surgery. The last
few years my husband has been adding
Create new traditions more and more strings of lights to ac-
The holidays without everyone under the same roof enjoying traditions that have count for the sections of darkness that
been part of celebrations for years can contribute to feelings of anxiety for people have spread throughout the tree. Two
accustomed to these annual traditions. Draw the focus away from how things used weeks ago, he had had enough and de-
to be done and create new traditions that all can anticipate. Host a holiday movie cided that we should take the factory
night if this isn’t the year to have the kids for Christmas. An annual outing to see a pre-lit lights off the tree and start fresh
concert or show might be a new tradition the entire blended family can enjoy. with LED Christmas lights. Easier said
than done. Whomever had wrapped,
tied, and twisted those light strings on
Don’t expect perfection this tree had a singularly evil side. He or
Putting too much emphasis on trying to make the holidays perfect can backfire.
she probably laughed with glee thinking
Blended families must recognize that holiday celebrations will change. It can take
about the poor souls who would have to
time to find a new celebratory rhythm, and comparisons always will be made. It’s
try and undo this work of sheer mean-
acceptable to have mixed feelings about new traditions, but each member should go
ness. Luckily, my husband had thought
into the season with a positive attitude.
ahead and brought our grandson Logan
Blended families may face additional challenges during the holidays. Working
over to help with “decorating” the tree.
together, such families can restore joy to the season and create new traditions.
Little did Logan know what this would
 28 Tips/Facts The County Times
Christmas Cards Made Easy And More Efficient Christmas Music Origins
Festive greetings sent to family, friends, coworkers, and
business associates are an enjoyable element of the holiday Choose your card
Photo greetings remain fashionable, particularly among
season. The first Christmas card was sent in England in
1843. Despite the popularity of online cards and social me- families who may want to show how much their children
have grown over the last year. Photographers book up quite
dia posts for other occasions, and a greeting card industry
that is declining at a rate of about 5 percent per year accord- quickly come the holiday season, and photo printing ser-
vices may be backlogged in December. The best way to
ing to an IBISWorld analysis, when it comes to Christmas
cards, many people still choose to write out and mail their streamline the process is to choose your family photo early
(take advantage of summer vacations or autumn foliage
cards.
The amount of money spent on holiday greeting cards trips to snap a great shot) and have those cards printed well
in advance of the holidays.
is substantial, accounting for roughly 25 percent of total
annual greeting card sales, according to the Greeting Card If you have the forethought to shop end-of-season sales,
purchase deeply discounted generic boxed cards, if this is
Association. Around $2 billion per year is spent on the 1.6
billion Christmas cards people send each year. your card preference.
Although millions of people are still buying boxed cards,
signing and mailing them, there is no denying that the pro- Maintain your contact list
Keeping a digital file of current addresses can make
cess of choosing, addressing and mailing cards can take a
considerable amount of time. Streamlining the process and sending cards much more efficient. Update it regularly as
people move or life situations change. While it may be more
starting card preparation early can make sending Christ-
mas cards that much easier. Here is how to get started. personalized to hand-address each card, sometimes time
constraints may not permit that. Printing address labels
can save time. This also gives you more wiggle
room to put personal sentiments inside of the card,
where they are more appreciated.
Edit your recipients
Mailing greeting cards can get expensive. Care-
fully review your holiday card list and see if any-
one can be removed from the list. Opt for elec-
tronic greetings for those people on your list who
you are not close with, such as coworkers. Reduce
postage costs by personally delivering cards to
family, friends and neighbors who live nearby.
Beat the rush
Spend the weekend after Thanksgiving getting
cards sealed and ready to ship. This way your at-
tention can be focused on the other holiday-related
activities instead of on getting and sending cards.
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have released Christ-
mas albums or holi-
day-infused singles
during their careers.
Christmas music can
be broken down into
two distinct catego-
ries: traditional hymns
and carols and popular
secular songs.
Some believe that
the religious standards have been passed down since the
earliest days of Christianity. However, that is not so. Be-
fore the 12th century, music wasn’t typically included in
religious services, and even then music was included only
sporadically. In present day, religious tunes identified as
Christmas music typically are not sung until Christmas
Eve and thereafter until the Epiphany.
Many of the oldest Christmas songs are not old at all.
Many popular carols sung today are less than 200 years old.
The world’s most popular Christmas carol was originally
a poem penned in 1816 by Austrian Catholic priest Josef
Mohr. Two years later, Mohr asked Franz Xaver Gruber, an
organist and local schoolteacher, to put his words to music.
The resulting song, “Silent Night,” was not translated into
English for 40 years.
“Hark the Herald Angels Sing” also originated from a
poem and had the original opening line of, “Hark how all
the welkin rings.” The subsequent version was more catchy,
and the faster-paced accompaniment was courtesy of Felix
Mendelssohn, added 100 years after the poem was written.
“Jingle Bells,” a nonreligious tune that has become syn-
onymous with Christmas, was not originally written as a
Christmas tune. In fact, the song was intended to celebrate
Thanksgiving.
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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. Mary’s City, MD 20686 301-862-4600
301-884-8503
Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Saturday 21800 N. Shangri-La Dr. # 8
Sunday: 8:00 am Order Of gOOd news services Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-866-5772
Weekday (M-F): 7:30 am sun schOOl, all ages…...............10:00 Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.

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

www.stceciliaparish.com sun evening wOrship….................7:00 Seek Shelter
21800 N. Shangri-La
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EPISCOPAL CHURCH
wed evening prayer mtg.........…7:00 f��
ProClaiming thE ChangElEss
Your Soul 301-866-5772 Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

25390 Maddox Road | Chaptico, MD 20621

www.cckqp.net victOrybaptistchurchmd.Org
301-884-3451 Church Services
Church Services

Sunday Worship ANGLICAN CATHOLIC METHODIST CHURCH

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

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Freelance Photographers
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Ornamental Cabbage & Kale
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Leland Cyprus
Red Tip
Events Wholesale to the Public
Weddings
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• Banners Excellent Selection of Perenials, Trees & Shrubs While They Last
• Wall Wraps Most Plants Grown On-site!
• Logo Design
• Vehicle Wraps Open 7 Days a Week
• Decals/ Stickers Mon.-Sat. 8am-5pm | Sun. 9am- 4pm
Adjacent to the Charlotte Hall Farmers Market
• Custom Clothing
Contact Jim for more info at 301-542-4430
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Hours: Open Christmas Eve 8am to 1pm • Closed Christmas Day

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Leonardtown Glass and Acrylic Sheet Cutting • Mower Special Order Services
Ace Hardware Tune Ups & Servicing • Screen Repair 20 lb propane exchange Charlotte Hall
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Shops At Breton Bay Computerized Paint Matching and air compressors Ace Hardware
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