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The Blue Angels Are Back

Pax River Air Show Coming in October
IN LOCAL

County Foreclosures
Up in October

IN LOCAL

Medical Marijuana Applications

Come to Southern Maryland

IN LOCAL

Hollywood Parcel
Up For Rezoning
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The County Times

Thursday, December 3, 2015

IN LOCAL

We keep talking about

bringing more federal
dollars into Maryland
but were going to
legalize marijuana? That
makes no sense at all.

- County Commissioner Tom Jarboe on

state legal medical marijuana still being
unlawful at the federal level.

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Source: Foreclosures
Spiked Last Month But
Market May Be Improving

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
An on-line real estate service that tracks
the numbers of homes that have gone to
foreclosure nation wide shows that there
has been a significant spike in those kinds
of properties in St. Marys and Calvert
counties up to the end of October.
According to RealtyTrac, one in every
481 homes in St. Marys County is in some
stage of the foreclosure process, while in
Calvert, one in every 321 homes is either
nearing or at the point of foreclosure.
Whats more is that in both counties,
as in most of the state of Maryland for the
month of October, there was a massive
increase in foreclosure filings from one
month to the next.
RealtyTrac statistics show that there
was a 131 percent increase in St. Marys
for the homes receiving a foreclosure filing in October over September, but that
was still 31 percent lower than the same
time last year.
In Calvert County there was a 76 percent rise for October of this year for homes
in foreclosure, but that number was still 29
percent lower than the same time frame
last year.
RealtyTrac stated that Calverts foreclosure rate was .30 percent, higher than the
states average of .21 percent.
The national average is just .09 percent,
according to RealtyTrac.
Jan Barnes, a local realestate agent with
Century 21, said that despite claims every year that the economy was making a
comeback, the evidence was less positive.
The market is not what it used to be,
Barnes told The County Times. I remember when foreclosures were unusual now
theyre an everyday thing.
She said the current housing market had
some bright spots, not great, but not bad
either.
I think its fairly stable, she said.
There are plenty of homes selling in the
$200,000 range but the higher priced
homes are a lot harder to move.
Many of those homes are sold at far less
than what they were originally paid for,
she said, even eight years after the crash
of 2007.
Weve had a lot of short sales, the
banks dont want those houses back,
Barnes said.
She said the spikes in foreclosures, often
seen month to month, had become part of
the new normal in the real estate market.
It comes in waves, we just had another
wave this last year, Barnes said. And I
know there are properties that are going to
foreclosure than havent been advertised
yet.
Steve Paul, a realtor with the Southern

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St. Marys County experienced a spike in
foreclosures in October and the homes in the
county run the gamut between older smaller
ones in Leonardtown to larger more modern
ones in Great Mills.

Maryland Association of Realtors, said the

housing market was simply a tough one.
It is in our area, though you see much
more activity in the Washington, D.C.
area, Paul said. Sales are up a bit but its
not like it was.
He and his fellow realtors had also seen
scant evidence of an economic recovery
locally.
Its still kind of stagnant, the one increase we have seen is in rentals, Paul
said.
That meant more homeowners who
would normally be trying to sell are realizing the slump in the market means they
need other options to recoup their losses.
Ive got clients who have become landlords, Paul said.
With the stagnant housing market and
the continuing problem of foreclosures,
local governments might feel the crunch
from declining property tax revenues, he
said.
Charles County was already looking
at ways to increase their revenue streams
from properties, he said, including raising
taxes.
He said such a move would only make
the housing market worse.
We hope legislators wont look at our
homes like cash cows, Paul said. That
would hurt everybody.
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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Guy Says Hes

Cancer Free

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Commissioner President James Randy Guy said Tuesday that after an aggressive regimen of chemotherapy that
Guy
he is now free from cancer.
He announced he was stricken with
cancer earlier in the summer.
Guy, a Republican, said he had a lump from his throat
removed June 24 and that it took several weeks to diagnose it as cancerous. Doctors said it was difuse large B
cell lymphoma, Hodgkins type.
Doctors told him initially that the cancer was not particularly aggressive.
After numerous tests all my cancer seems to have
disappeared, Guy said Tuesday at the Commissioners
of St. Marys County meeting. The great thing is, no
more [chemotherapy.]
Guy said that he strived to meet all of his obligations
as commissioner president and only missed one public
hearing as a result of his medical treatment.
Guy said however, that he has to undergo more radiation treatment of a low intensity to ensure his cancer
wont return.
He said he has another 15 days of radiation treatment;
his doctors called it a precautionary measure.
Guy made his announcement shortly after Gov.
Larry Hogan revealed he had been diagnosed with nonHodgkins lymphoma. Hogan also recently announced
that his treatment regimen was successful in ridding his
body of cancer.
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State List Has Eight Marijuana

Applications For Dist. 29
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
According to the states Medical Marijuana Commission, there have been eight applications to place
medical marijuana facilities in Senate District 29,
which encompasses all of St. Marys County and a portion of Calvert and Charles counties.
The list was released last week with more than 1,000
for either growing facilities, processing plants or dispensaries around the state.
The applicants are all based in Maryland, save one
from Arizona, according to state documents.
The list did not make clear which applications were
for a certain kind of facility in District 29, or any
district, nor did the list divulge where the applicants
might try to find a site for their activities.
Of the 1,081 applications, 811 were for dispensaries.
According to the commission, many applicants put
in for licenses to operate in nearly every senatorial
district in Maryland, but the rules of the commission
prohibit any candidate from receiving more than one
dispensary license.
The commission received 146 grower applications
by the Nov. 6 deadline and 124 applications for processing plants.
Were pleased to be able to share the official number of applications the Commission received by the
submission deadline, said Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission Executive Director Hannah Byron.
Given the intense interest of the public and the media
regarding this process, we have worked to keep the
people of Maryland regularly apprised of our progress

during this phase of the medical cannabis program.

With the tabulations now finalized, we look forward to developing a revised rollout schedule based on
the volume of applications received.
While eight may have applied for some sort of medical marijuana facility in the St. Marys and Calvert
area, it appears only a fraction of that will actually be
allowed to operate, at least as a dispensary.
As part of the commissions review process they will
only allow 15 grower licenses and two dispensary licenses for each senatorial district. The process allows,
however, unliminted numbers of processing licenses
according to state information.
County Commissioner Tom Jarboe said that in briefings with state officials the rules would only allow 15
growers for the entire state, which meant that local
farmers in District 29 could lose out when it came to
opportunities to grow marijuana.
With that many applications the odds of winning
a license are pretty low, Jarboe said. It may not be a
panacea for ailing farms.
Moreover, Jarboe said, the marijuana industry in
Maryland went completely against the grain of its
main industry, which was federal jobs and programs
that often required a security clearance.
It was a serious conflict that the state had legalized
marijuana for medical use, but it was still illegal at the
federal level.
We keep talking about bringing more federal dollars into Maryland, but were going to legalize marijuana? Jarboe said. That makes no sense at all.
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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Library, Senior Center

Project Takes Next Step

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The architecture and engineering firm of
Grimm and Parker will be the designers of
the new library and senior center slated for
eventual construction on the Hayden property in Leonardtown after a unanimous vote
by the Commissioners of St. Marys County
to award them the contract Tuesday.
The contract award totaled $1.69 million
for the firms services, according to county
govenrnment documents.
The new buildings soon to be designed
will replace the old Leonardtown library
now housed in a 1950s era National Guard
armory and the Garvey Senior Center currently positioned next to the Chesapeake
Building.
The commissioners decision this week
marks the first point of real progress for
the two projects after three commissioners voted to move ahead with both projects
after much debate that sometimes became
rancorous.
There were many in the Leonardtown
community who wanted to see the sites both
co-located on the Hayden property 172
acres along Hollywood Road but still
others, including Leonardtown Mayor Dan
Burris and some town council members,
wanted to see it placed downtown.
Commissioners Mike Hewitt, John
OConnor and Commissioner President
Randy Guy believed the Hayden site was

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the best because of its proximity to the

growing Leonards Grant community and
the newly built Capt. Walter Francis Duke
Elementary School.
Opponents believed, however, that placing it downtown would improve economic
development and revitalization prospects in
the downtown area.
There is currently nearly $13 million budgeted for the new library, slated to be about
30,000 square feet in size, and $6.5 million
budgeted for the new senior center.
That new building will be about 18,000
square feet.
The countys proposal shows that it expects the new library to be filled with modern features to include public internet use in
areas for children, teens and adults, meeting
rooms, technology and maker projects and
an area that houses computer space to be
used as a classroom area.
The senior center is similarly planned,
according to the proposal, and should include space for programs and activities as
well as an internet caf and computer lab,
dining space and commercial kitchen.
A fitness room complete with exercise equipment and open floor space
is also part of the building proposal.
The new buildings must also include basic amenities such as solar powerd exterior lighting, lighted entrance sign and bike
racks.
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Commissioners Look To
Rezoning of Hollywood Parcel
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The Commissioners of St. Marys County
seemed to favor the idea of rezoning a piece
of property in Hollywood that used to be
the home of a now-defunct Swing and Swat
amusement center to a higher order of use.
Im glad to see that we have a functionally obsolete business and were refurbishing
it, said Commissioner Mike Hewitt.
The county planning commission approved the proposal back in August to rezone a little less than 20 acres in the area of
Mervell Dean Road from limited residential
use to town center mixed use and become
part of the overall Hollywood Town Center
land currently there.
The land on Greenery Lane proposed for
rezoning had earlier been approved for about
100 townhomes as part of a senior community project that has since gone by the wayside.
A mix between townhouses and commercial properties could result on the property,
but the developers have not made an official
submission to the planning commission.
The owners of the property, Earley Properties LLC, applied for the rezoning due to
the fact that the character of the neighborhood has changed, the owners argued. Laura
Clarke, of Clarke Consulting, argued for the
applicants that the area in Hollywood where
the land sits is now too close to an array of
new business and educational institutions for
the limited residential zoning to make sense.
The parcel in question already abutted
land that was zoned for mixed-use develop-

ment, she said.

Its more connected to this TMX piece
than to the residential zone, Clarke said.
Commissioner John OConnor said the
concept of rezoning was sound but the public hearing held Tuesday morning was a bad
idea.
I think its kind of poor that this public
hearing is being held at 10 a.m. when the people who live there are working, OConnor
said. They definitely have something to say
about this.
OConnor said he had spoken with residents there about numerous conflicts between property owners about parking rights
and that this rezoning could complicate
matters.
Otherwise this concept is sound,
OConnor said.
Commissioner Tom Jarboe said that just
because the zoning was for mixed use it did
not necessarily hold that developers would
build entirely commercial there.
This is smart growth, Jarboe said. I
think this is a positive move in the right
direction.
Phil Shire, director of the Department of
Land Use and Growth Management, said the
countys aim was to keep with the zoning
designation if it were changed to mixed use.
Sometimes developers think they can do
whatever they want [with mixed use zoning]
but we really want to see true mixed use,
Shire said.
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Thursday, December 3, 2015

St. Marys County Elected Officials and

Staff to Discuss Public Safety in the
Modern Age at MACo Winter Conference

Commissioner OConnor slated to moderate panel;

PIO Jones to speak on relations with media

Each year, county elected officials,

Senators, Delegates, and other representatives of Marylands 23 counties
and Baltimore City gather in Dorchester
County, Maryland for the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Winter
Conference.
This years conference will take place
December 9 to 11 at the Hyatt Regency
Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge, Maryland. The theme of the conference is
Mission: Public Safety, focusing on
policing in the modern age and how new
technology can enhance communications, coordinated response, and public
relations during routine emergencies
and regional catastrophes.
County Commissioner John OConnor
(3rd District) will moderate a panel on
The ABCs of EOCs: County Roles

During an Emergency. Public Information Officer Tony Jones will be a speaker

on a panel entitled Mastering the Media in Crisis and Calm. Also attending
the meeting is Commissioner President
Rand Guy who is a member of MACos
Legislative Committee. In addition
Commissioners Tom Jarboe (District 1)
and Mike Hewitt (District 2) will attend
the conference. County staff members
expected to attend includes County Administrator Dr. Rebecca Bridgett, Economic Development Director Chris Kaselemis, Emergency Services and Technology Director Bob Kelly and County
Attorney George Sparling.
The MACo conference affords all of
us in county government an opportunity
to come together and learn best practices
which will greatly benefit the citizens of

St. Marys County, said Commissioner

President Randy Guy. I am especially
proud of the prominent role our county
will play at the conference with Commissioner OConnor and Mr. Jones
participation.
More than 20 educational break-out
sessions, general sessions, meetings,
and briefings will afford attendees the
opportunity to learn about issues faced
by different departments of county government. Sessions will cover topics such
as police body cameras, tools and technology for policing, media techniques,
emergency preparedness, business development, justice reinvestment and
much more.
Panelists at the three-day conference
will discuss best practices and case studies in these topics and others. Heavy fo-

cus will be placed on the importance of

county government services and collaboration across all levels of government.
The goal of the conference is to provide county decision-makers and other
participants with tools for more effective leadership and a clearer perspective on the issues that will be addressed
during the upcoming Maryland General
Assembly Session. The ultimate result
of attendance is more effective and efficient county government.
Governor Larry Hogan has accepted
MACos invitation to attend and address MACos leadership and conference attendees with thoughts about the
upcoming Maryland General Assembly
Session.
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Leonardtown.
For more information, please contact the St.
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Parks at 301-475-4200, ext. 1811.

Governor Larry Hogan today announced

the appointment of Judge Michele Hotten to
the Maryland Court of Appeals, and Mr. Kevin Mahoney to the Circuit Court for Harford
County. The governor made the appointments
after reviewing submissions from the judicial
nominating commissions.
After conducting a thorough vetting process, I am confident in Judge Hotten and Mr.
Mahoneys ability to be strong advocates for the
law and our citizens in their respective courts,
said Governor Hogan. Their extensive legal
experience in our state has well-prepared them
and I offer my sincere congratulations.
Michele Denise Hotten will fill a vacancy
on the Maryland Court of Appeals. Michele
Hotten has been a judge for the past twentyone years, serving on the Maryland Court of
Special Appeals, the Circuit Court for Prince
Georges County, and the District Court for

Prince Georges County. Her previous experience includes private practice and service in
Prince Georges County Government. Judge
Hotten graduated from the Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C.
Kevin Joseph Mahoney will fill a vacancy
on the Circuit Court for Harford County. Kevin Mahoney has practiced law for 28 years almost exclusively in the state circuit and district
courts, and is currently a shareholder at Snee,
Mahoney, Lutche & Helmlinger, P.A. His
previous experience includes private practice
and clerking for a Baltimore County Circuit
Court judge. Mr. Mahoney graduated from
the University of Baltimore School of Law in
Baltimore, Maryland.
These appointments will take effect
immediately.

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The St. Marys County Recreation and

Parks Board meeting, originally scheduled for
Thursday, December 3, has been canceled.
Recreation and Parks Board meetings are
generally held on the first Thursday of each
month. The boards next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, January 7, 2016,
at 5:30 p.m., in the commissioners meeting

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Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern
Maryland. The online hub, available at www.
southernmarylandgives.org, highlights nonprofits addressing our regions needs through
the environment, historic preservation, humanitarian aid, health, education, arts and
culture, youth services and programs, animals
and more.
In addition to the many local nonprofits that
are accepting general donations, Southern
Maryland Gives has added two projects for a
total of eight featured projects during December. Projects are: Patuxent River Naval Air
Museum Association, Melwood Horticultural
Training Center, Hope for Life Fund, Project
Healing Waters Fly Fishing, St. Marys Adult
Day Care, LifeStyles of Maryland, Center for
Children, and Humane Society of Charles
County.
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association, Inc., project goal $5,000
Dedicated to preserve, educate, and inspirethe Patuxent River Naval Air Museums vision is to celebrate and preserve the
past, present and future of Naval Aircraft. The
museum is creating an exceptionally enjoyable
and educational experience in their new building. This project is to raise funds for creating
interactive, high-tech exhibits.

Melwood Horticultural Training Center,

Inc., project goal $5,000
Post-traumatic stress is a significant barrier to employment for our nations veterans.
Operation: Tohidu is a retreat program for
veterans and active duty military. Tohidu is a
Cherokee word meaning peace of mind, body,
and spirit. These retreats are designed to address the specific needs of veterans and active
duty service members who are dealing with
deployment-related trauma. Operation: Tohidu has helped more than 125 veterans and
has had a remarkable impact on participants.
Additional funding is needed to support more
veterans.
Hope for Life Fund, Inc., project goal
$1,500
Hope for Life was created to provide support to individuals who have lost loved ones
to suicide and/or experiencing thoughts of suicide. The rising rate of suicide and attempted
suicide is heartbreaking. Suicide is the 10th
cause of death for all ages, and the No. 2 cause
of death for ages 15-24. All funds raised for
Hope for Life will go back into the Southern
Maryland community. These funds will create more youth programs and support groups,
or provide funeral expenses for families who
recently lost a loved one to suicide and cant
afford the cost.
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, project
goal $3,000
There are many veterans in Southern Maryland with a critical need. Healing Those Who
Serve is a project to aid in the physical and
emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans.
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing is unique
in that volunteers are teaching classes on an
ongoing, long-term basis. For many participants, particularly disabled veterans, the socialization and camaraderie of the classes are
just as important as the fishing outings.
St. Marys Adult Day Care, project goal
$1,500

The elderly and people with disabilities of

St. Marys County have a safe place to be during the day at St. Marys Adult Day Care. This
organization needs a wheelchair accessible
bus to transport its clients to and from the day
care center to receive services. The center also
provides transportation to doctors appointments, physical therapy, recreational activities
and shopping. The bus is a critical part of operations, allowing the organization to serve St.
Marys residents and provide relief to families
who are caring for aging parents or loved ones
with disabilities.
LifeStyles of Maryland, project goal $5,000
Safe Nights is a united and compassionate response to serving the homeless in our
community. It provides overnight shelter to
individuals and families from October 1 to
April 15 of each year. The program rotates to a
different host site each week. Participants are
provided with meals, cots, linens and toiletry
items. Supportive services and enrichment activities are conducted nightly to encourage the
journey towards self-sufficiency. Donations
will help pay for 50 sturdy, heavy-duty cots for
the homeless in the tri-county area.
Center for Children, project goal $5,000
Children who have been subjected to abuse
urgently need help, not just for physical harm
but also for damage to their mental health. As
the largest provider of childrens mental health
services in Southern Maryland, the Center for
Children serves 4,500 people every year. Crisis intervention, court advocacy and psychiatric testing are just some of the many critical
services the center provides. Many parents
cannot pay for the services and are without
insurance. The centers project assures help to
just such families. Donations can make a lasting difference in a childs life.
Humane Society of Charles County, project
goal $2,500
Dogs at this shelter need long-term, loving
families who know how to take care of them.
To make that happen, a professional trainer is
now on staff to work with pets and their future owners. Unfortunately, there is no space
to conduct evaluations or counsel adoptive
families. The trainer has been working in the
parking lot, as potential adopters stand under
the open tailgate of her minivan. A shed is a
dire need, giving the trainer space to ensure
successful adoptions. The structure requires
siding, flooring, and other suppliesthe Humane Society needs funding for all of these
things.
The Southern Maryland Gives online portal is powered by Razoo and sponsored by the
Nonprofit Institute at CSM. Any size donation
is appreciated, but a minimum $10 donation is
required to donate online.
Southern Maryland Gives supporters include Charles and St. Marys county governments, Southern Maryland Oil, Southern
Maryland Electric Cooperative, Southern
Maryland Publishing, The BayNet and the
College of Southern Maryland.
For information about the Nonprofit Institute, visit www.csmd.edu/NonprofitInstitute.
To view the latest projects or search local nonprofits to support, visit www.southernmarylandgives.org. For information on adding a
local nonprofit to Southern Maryland Gives,
visit http://southernmarylandgives.razoo.com/
giving_events/smg/nptoolkit or email nonprofit@csmd.edu.
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Thursday, December 3, 2015

The Church of the

Ascension Gives Thanks
The Church of the Ascension hosted
Thanksgiving Dinner for a hungry crowd of
about 150 diners on Thursday, November 26.
Besides the traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes,
and green beans, we had specialty dishes of
sweet potato casserole, baked kraut, macaroni and cheese, and, of course, our famous
pink stuff. And what would Thanksgiving
be without dessertof which we had a-plenty: brownies, cookies, cakes, banana bread,
bread pudding, and pumpkin pies. Many,
many thanks to all who helped make this day

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ovens, serving the food, bussing the tables,
washing dishes, keeping food hot, keeping
drinks cold, every job was important and
done with excellence. You, the willing workers, are what make the day happen. And what
would the day be without those who came to
share in the feast: the diners. We are so very
glad you joined us for Thanksgiving and for
sharing your day with us. Lets all do it again
next year.

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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Hunt Continues For Killer Of Lusby Woman

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Maryland State Police say they are
still actively looking for the person or
perpetrators who murdered Sandra R.
Long five years ago and left her body at
Calvert Cliffs State Park.
Long, 41, was found Nov. 30, 2010 at
about 2:30 p.m. in her car at the intersection of Camp Canoy and H.G. Trueman
roads in Lusby.
The car was parked in the hunters
parking lot of Calvert Cliffs State Park,
state police said.
Police said that the evidence shows
Long died as a result of multiple stab
wounds and that the car she was found
in may have been moved to the location
she was found after she had died.

Investigators with the Maryland State

Police Homicide Unit have taken the
lead on the investigation.
Laura Martin, States Attorney for
Calvert County, said the case was a
source of continual frustration.
I have a picture of her on my desk,
Martin told The County Times. I
completely share the victims familys
frustration that this case has not been
solved.
Martin said it has been difficult to get
information from the State Police regarding the investigation.
They had persons of interest at the
time, Martin said. But I dont know
what new evidence or progress they
have made, because they havent communicated with my office, except for a
brief e-mail exchange, in over a year.

Philip H. Dorsey III

Attorney at Law

Sheriff Mike Evans said he wanted his

agency to follow up on the case.
They are [state homicide unit] a professional unit and they do a good job,
but I thought maybe we could do a little
better, Evans said. I always believed
this shouldve been a combined case
with our joint unit [Calvert Investigative
Team] but that no longer exists.
Both CIT and the Bureau of Criminal Investigations in St. Marys County
ceased to exist after the state police
pulled their detectives from those units
and reassigned them to the states Criminal Enforcement Division.
Evans was eager to try to solve the
case.
I dont know if it can be solved but Id
like to give it a shot, Evans said.
Anyone with information regarding

this homicide is eligible for a $1,000 reward from Calvert County Crime Solvers if their tip leads to the arrest of the
perpetrators of Longs murder.
Law officers say they believe that
persons in the area have information
regarding who murdered Long but have
yet to come forward. They are urging
them to come forward now with whatever information they have no matter how
insignificant it may seem.
Anyone with information on Longs
killers can contact Sgt. David Sexton
of the state Homicide Unit at 410-5355520 or Calvert County Crime Solvers
at 410-535-2880.

On December 1, 2015, St. Marys

County Sheriffs Office Patrol Deputies
responded to a residence in Lexington
Park, for a death investigation. The circumstances surrounding the death investigation are in the preliminary stages.

The investigation is ongoing.

Inquiries should be directed to Captain
Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of Vice/
Narcotics at 301-481-7362.

Theft
Between 11/25 and 11/28, unknown
suspect(s) stole renovation equipment in the
47000 block of Wheeler Road in Lexington
Park. CASE# 69801-15

Theft
Between 11/28 and 11/30, a known suspect stole two handguns from a victim on
the 39000 block of Lady Baltimore Avenue
in Leonardtown. Case is under investigation.
CASE# 69686-15

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Burglary
Unknown suspect(s) entered a dorm room
apartment and stole property at St. Marys
College. CASE# 69891-15
Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle
During the overnight hours, unknown
suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole
property on the 45000 block of Abell Drive in
California. CASE# 69664-15
Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft
Between 11/28 and 11/30, unknown
suspect(s) forced entry into a vehicle at Aldridge Ford in Lexington Park. The suspect(s)
caused damage to the ignition while trying to
start the vehicle. CASE# 69674-15

Burglary
Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a residence and stole property on the 45000 block of
Mill Cove harbor Road in California. CASE#
69693-15
As part of our continued effort to increase public awareness, the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office provides a daily (excluding weekends) report
called Incident Briefs. The report contains selected crimes, which are of interest to the residents
of St. Marys County. Addresses shown indicate
blocks and not specific locations. This report is
not a comprehensive list of every police event in
St. Marys County during the stated time frame.
Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made
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Blue Angels Coming To

2016 Pax River Air Show
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The U.S. Navys premier flight demonstration team The Blue Angels will take center
stage at next years Air Expo at Patuxent
River Naval Air Station, base officials have
told The County Times.
The air show will be returning after a nearly five-year hiatus due to budget constraints
brought on by sequestration.
The last air show was in 2011.
Shawn Graham, spokesman for the naval
air station, said the air show is set for October
27 through Oct. 30 next year.
Two members of The Blue Angels arrived
at the air station Wednesday to brief command level officials on their needs for the
upcoming event, said Lt. Mark Stanfield, coordinator for the flight demonstration team.
They traditionally will do a preseason
visit to the base and the community, Stan-

field told The County Times. The Blue Angels kind of ran the meeting today.
Its a very important meeting.
But for St. Marys the elite pilots also have
something special planned, he said.
There will be extremely limited availability of seats for rides in their signature F-18
and C-130 transport plane, Stanfield said.
Those rides will be available to select
members of the media, he said, as well as
key influencers in the community.
Theyre trying to focus on people with
a real impact in the community, Stanfield
said. Theyll also be making visits out in
town and to at least one school, thats very
important to the Navy and Marine Corp.
The team may also make themselves available to school groups, particularly STEM
(science, technology, engineering and math)
groups, he said.
Lt. Clay Martin, who is coordinating the
other parts of the show, said other acts will be

just as impressive.
They have not been confirmed yet he said,
but the Navys Leap Frog parachute team
may attend as well as local pilot Art Nalls
to demonstrate his personally owned AV-8B
Harrier jump jet.
Another demonstration could include sailplane glider pilot Manfred Radius who has to
have his glider towed up to 6,000 feet.
Then he does a full acrobatic show all the
way down, Martin said.
There will also be numerous aircraft static
displays as well as possible flight demonstrations by U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper and F-22
Raptor fighter planes.
This is part of what the Navy and Marine
Corp do, reaching out to the community,
Stanfield said. We want it to be a phenomenal display of naval aviation, military aviation and aviation in general.
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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes

and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.

Robert Edward Bob

Braddock, 73
Robert Edward Bob
Braddock, 73, of Hollywood, Md. died on Nov.
30 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C.,
surrounded by his loving
family.
He was born May 7, 1942, in Trenton, N.J. to the late Everett G. Braddock and Edna Helene Ball.
In 1961 Bob proudly enlisted in the
United States Navy, which brought
him to St. Marys county where he
served his country until his honorable
discharge in 1965. On June 13, 1981,
he married his beloved wife, Delia S.
Dee Braddock. Together, they celebrated over 34 wonderful years of marriage. He was employed over 33 years
with Burch Oil Company until his retirement in 2008 as their store Maintenance Director. After retirement he
continued to work for them one day a
week. As a life member for 41 years,
Bob dedicated himself to the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department; he
served as a president and held various
board positions. He took great pride
and joy in overseeing the Bay District
Social Hall. He always ensured every
detail was thoroughly planned and that
every event was perfect. He enjoyed
boating and taking cruises with family and friends. He and Dee especially
loved their dream trip to Hawaii. He
meticulously cared for his lawn and
fish pond, and often could be caught
outside watching his grass grow.
He was an avid Washington Redskins
fan, through thick and thin. However,

his greatest love was for his family,

he took pride in all their accomplishments and family gatherings were his
favorite way to spend his time.
In addition to his beloved wife,
Bob is also survived by his children,
Rebecca Doering (Brian) of Great
Mills, Md., Kimberley Stoeckel (Jon)
of Clermont, Fla., and Robert Edward
Braddock, Jr. of Lexington Park, Md.;
his sister, Kathleen Buckley (Sandy)
of Trenton, N.J.; his brother, Richard
Braddock (Cindy) of Bordentown,
N.J.; four grandchildren, Brice Doering of Great Mills, Md., Melanie
Stoeckel of Clermont, Fla., Blair Doering of Great Mills, Md., and Matthew
Stoeckel of Clermont, Fla.; and many
nieces, nephews, cousins and extended
family and friends. He is preceded in
death by his parents.
Family received friends for Bobs
Life Celebration on Wednesday, Dec.
2, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m., with Firemans Prayers at 7 p.m., at Bay District
Volunteer Fire Department, 46900
South Shangri-La Dr., Lexington Park.
A Funeral Service will be celebrated
by Chaplain Mike Bowen on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. Interment will
follow in Charles Memorial Gardens.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jim
Daugherty, Danny Greenwell, Brice
Doering, Matthew Stoeckel, Gregory
Braddock, and Dan Buckley. Memorial Contributions may be made to the
Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 1440, California, Md.
20619. Condolences may be made to
www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home,
P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Florence Gertrude Buckler, 82

Florence
Gertrude
Buckler, 82, of Chaptico,
Md. died on Nov. 28 at her
home surrounded by her
loving family.
Born Oct. 11, 1933, in
Mitchellville, Md. she was
the daughter of the late Ollie Joseph
Walker and Marie King.
Florence was born and raised on a
farm, then married her beloved husband, Joseph I. Buckler, Sr., and continued to live and work on a farm.
They celebrated 50 wonderful years
together before his passing in Oct.
2001. She was a loving wife and devoted mother. She was an excellent cook
and prepared many delicious hot meals
for her family on a daily basis. Her
Sunday dinners were something the
whole family looked forward to. She
also tended to beautiful flower gardens
and all household renovations. There
was not a project she couldnt tackle,
from electrical work to removing interior walls, she could do it. She was
a talented seamstress and made many
of her childrens clothes. She also
enjoyed cross stitch and crossword
puzzles. However, her greatest love
was for her family, whom she loved to
spend her time with.
Florence is survived by her children, Florence M. Matlock, Elizabeth
A. Abramovich, Joseph I. Buckler,
Jr. (Susan), Ronald S. Buckler, Sr.
(Mary), James A. Buckler, Sr. (Sharon), Fay C. Wood, Raymond B. Buckler, Sr., Glen G. Buckler, Sr. (Kathy),
Joanne T. Catterton; her brothers, Joseph Walker, Vincent Walker, Richard
Walker, Paul Walker, Gene Walker,

and Steve Walker; sister, May Walker;

28 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren; and many extended family and
friends. In addition to her parents and
husband, she is also preceded in death
by her children, Kathy I. Nowell and
Daniel A. Buckler; her brothers, Francis Walker, Oden Walker, and Edward
M. Walker and her sisters, Catherine
Thompson, Marian Peterson, and Evelyn Walker.
Family will receive friends for on
Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, from 9 to 11
a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
23080 Maddox Rd., Bushwood, Md.
20618. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated by Reverend Anthony Lickteig at 11 a.m. Interment will
follow in the church cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be William J. Abramovich, J. Charles Matlock, Ronald S. Buckler, Jr., J. Anthony Buckler, Glen Buckler Jr., and
Christopher Wood. Josh Alan Farrell
will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
Memorial Contributions may be made
to Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O.
Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Joelle Lynn Adams, 17

Joelle Lynn Adams, 17,
of Hollywood, Md. died
on Nov. 24 at MedStar St.
Marys Hospital in Leonardtown, Md., surrounded
by her loving family.
Born April 19, 1998, in
Monterey, Ca., she is the daughter of
Charles Adams and Darla (Hosey) Ad-

By now youve made Gods house

your heavenly home. Its been five
long years since youve been gone.
We think of you often, still dont
want it to be so. We love you, we
miss you, and didnt want you to go!
You are forever in our hearts,
Mom, Janice, Terry Debbie & Kristi

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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes

and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.

ams of Hollywood, Md.

Joelle is a 2015 graduate of Leonardtown High School, graduating one
year early. She was a past member of
the cheerleading squad and the marching band, in which she played the
clarinet. She was attending the College of Southern Maryland, inspired
to become a nurse. Joelle was known
for her infectious smile, tenacious attitude, and love for others. She was
protective of others and did not stand
by and let anyone be taken advantage of. Joelle was a great friend to
many. She enjoyed baking, eating out
at Salsas, taking selfies and being on
social media. She was a fan of amusement parks and going to Myrtle Point
beach. Joelle liked to vacation on the
family farm in West Virginia, where
she enjoyed target shooting and four
wheeling.
Joelle especially enjoyed shopping,
expressing her inner Diva and spending time with family, especially her
mother, whom she had a very close
bond.
In addition to her parents, she is also
survived by her sister, Alana Adams
of Richmond, Va.; her grandparents,
Dave and Harriet (Freeman) Adams
of Las Vegas, Nev. and Sarah (Crispin) Hosey of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; nine
aunts and uncles; and many cousins,
extended family and friends. She is
preceded in death by her grandfather,
Lawrence Hosey, and her uncles, David Adams and David Hosey.
All services will be private.
Memorial Contributions in Joelles
honor may be made to the Southern
Maryland Food Bank in Leonardtown,
Md. with drop off locations at Duke
May Insurance in Charlotte Hall and
California, Md. plus Lexington Park
and Leonardtown Libraries or P.O.
Box 613, Hughesville, Md. 20637. Alternatively, contributions may be made
to Toys for Tots with drop off locations
at WalMart, the Dressbarn and the Rex
Pub, or mail to Marine Toys for Tots
Foundation, Gift Processing Administration, 18251 Quantico Gateway Dr.,
Triangle, Va. 22172.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Doris Jean Buckler, 81

Doris Jean Buckler, 81
of Mechanicsville, Md.
died on Nov. 24 at Hospice House of St. Marys
in Callaway, Md., surrounded by her loving
family.
Born June 2, 1934, in Orville, Md.
she was the daughter of the late George
Posey and Mildred Thompson Posey.
Doris was a lifelong resident of St.

Marys County. On June 19, 1954, she

married her beloved husband, Howard
Allen Buckler at St. Pauls Church in
Leonardtown, Md. Together they celebrated 59 wonderful years together before his passing in Oct. 2013. She spent
many years working as a waitress and
bartender at Earls Steakhouse, Black
Steer, Jims Las Vegas, and the Halfway House. She also helped her husband on the tobacco farm and was a
devoted mother and wife. She was
also the family caretaker and took care
of many of her family members and
friends. She enjoyed karaoke and dancing. She was the family historian and
remembered many events with accuracy and detail. However, her greatest
pride and joy was her family, especially
her grandchildren. She loved to spend
as much time as possible with them.
Doris is survived by her children,
Randy S. Buckler (Sandy) of Mechanicsville, Md. and Gary S. Buckler of Lexington Park, Md.; her siblings, Ellen
Burch, Allie Burch and Thomas Burch;
10 grandchildren; six great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; and
many extended family and friends. In
addition to her parents and husband,
she is also preceded in death by her
children Terry Lynn Buckler, Mark
Steven Buckler, Dawn Bridgett Buckler, Tracy Jean Buckler and Alan Glenwood Buckler; and her granddaughter,
Barbara Standish.
A Memorial Service will be celebrated by Reverend Ann Strickler on
Friday, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. at Mount Zion
United Methodist Church, 21708 Mount
Zion Church Rd., Mechanicsville, Md.
20659. Interment will be private.
Memorial Contributions may be
made to Hospice House of St. Marys,
P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650
and/or ACTS, P.O. Box 54, Bushwood,
Md. 20618. Condolences to the family
may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.
com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield
Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Predeceased by her parents and siblings,

Eugene Tullock and Mary Shoe. Shirley
is survived by her husband Robah Ellis
Garner Jr.; daughters Theresa Ann Gilbert
and Brenda K. Kerper; son Jerry Eugene
Garner Tullock; sisters Lois Overby and
Betty Sheets; brother, Charles Dean Tullock, four grandchildren and three great
grandchildren.
Family received friends on Tuesday, Dec.
1 at 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at BrinsfieldEchols Funeral Home, P.A. 30195 Three
Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, Md. 20622. A
service was held Wednesday, Dec. 2 at
10:30 a.m. led by Rev. Ann Strickler at Mt.
Zion Methodist Church, 27108 Mt Zion
Church Rd, Mechanicsville, Md. 20659
followed by interment at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 3221 Mattawoman Beantown Rd., Waldorf, Md. 20601.

Joseph Alphonsus Ridgell, 73

Joseph Alphonsus Ridgell, 73 of Springfield, Va.
Passed away on Oct. 11 at
Mount Vernon Hospital in
Alexandria, Va. He was the
son of Ruby R. Cheseldine
and the late Joseph Vincent
Ridgell.

He is survived by his children; Donna Marie Wise (Mike) of Benedict,

Md., Thomas Vincent Ridgell of Waldorf, Md., his sister Betty Ann Gray
(Pat) of Waldorf, Md., four grandchildren and three great grandchildren,
and wife Jahel Ridgell of Springfield,
Va.
He graduated from Ryken Highs
School in 1960. He was a member of
the National Guard and of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department.
Family and friends were received at
the Cunningham Turch Funeral Home
in Alexandria, Va. On Oct. 21 until interment at Mount Comfort Cemetery
in Alexandria, Va.

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Shirley Jean Garner, 77

Shirley Jean Garner, 77
of Mechanicsville, Md.
passed away Nov. 27 in
Leonardtown, Md.
Born Feb. 19, 1938 in
Winston Salem, N.C.
she was the daughter of
the late James Eli Tullock and Bessie
Mae ODell. Shirley had two brothers
Charles Dean Tullock and the late Eugene Tullock and three sisters; Lois Overby, Betty Sheets, and the late Mary Shoe.
On April 3, 1954 she married her husband Robah Ellis Garner, Jr. Shirley was a
devoted mother to her three children Theresa Ann Gilbert, Brenda K. Kerper and
Jerry Eugene Garner Tullock. She also
worked as a waitress at Marriott Hot Shoppes for 46 years.

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Press Release

Crenshaw, Katherine Applegate

Jackson thought he outgrew his imaginary friend, a large
talking cat named Crenshaw, but when his family is struggling financially, and Jackson worries about hunger and
homelessness, he needs a friend more than anything, and
Crenshaw reappears in his life.
- Recommended for ages 8 to 12
- Review by Tess Goldwasser

classes at CSM and I made the soccer team. I

was 27 years old, which was about nine years
older than most of my teammates. I was taking seven classes and working part time. She
knew that she couldnt keep up the pace of
working to support herself, pay for college
tuition and attend CSM full-time in the nursing program. She applied for several scholarships and was overjoyed, she said, when she
received the funds to continue her studies as
CSM. I have learned if you try your hardest
you will accomplish what you have set your
mind to... it just takes time. You cannot plant
a seed today, and expect flowers tomorrow,
she said.
Jenkins, valedictorian of Henry E. Lackey
High Schools class of 2014, said that CSM
was the best option for him. While my initial decision to come to CSM was based on
finances, I soon realized that CSM offered
me so much more. Scholarships at CSM enabled me to concentrate on academics rather
than finding a part-time job. This seriously
improves the quality of my life. Also by receiving the funding I do, I am able to be a part
of the CSM VEX robotics team--which was
ranked 10th in the world last year--as well as
a part of the math team and the engineering
club. The scholarships enable me to enjoy the
full college experience and have time to give
back to the community through the VEX Robotics team by volunteering with elementary
and middle school children, said Jenkins.
Many of you are hearing in the news daily
the staggering statistics about student loan
debt and how more than 70 percent of college
students have debt averaging $27,000. The
most unfortunate statistic is that more than 30
percent of the students who take out college
loans never finish college and have nothing
to show for that debt, said Gottfried. This
is why CSM is taking great strides to educate
our students, their spouses and parents about
the opportunity and wise decision to save
more than $29,000 by starting college here
at CSM for your freshmen and sophomore
years.
Last year 1,762 CSM students transferred
to 226 different four-year colleges in 45 states
and the District of Columbia.

Scholarship recipients at the College of

Southern Maryland began their Thanksgiving holiday a little early by showing their
thanks and appreciation to donors at the Nov.
6 CSM Foundation Scholarship Reception
at the La Plata Campus. For the 2015 fall semester, the foundation awarded more than
$400,000 to students through 351 scholarships. Spring scholarships will be awarded in
January 2016.
CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried acknowledged scholarship donors for the difference they make in the lives of CSM students.
I am honored to recognize the many scholarship donors who are making an impact in our
Southern Maryland community. They have
chosen to partner with the CSM Foundation
in keeping education affordable and accessible, which in turn enhances the health and
welfare of our local economy.
Speaking to scholarship recipients, CSM
Foundation Chair Ran Franklin said, As
an active member of the Southern Maryland community, I see the impact of CSM.
Everywhere I turn there is something CSMrelated: a campus, a student, a program or an
employee. That says a lot about CSM and its
presence and you are now a part of this great
tradition. On behalf of the CSM Foundation,
I would also like to thank all of our donors
for their strong support. You are providing a
lasting impact on the lives of these students.
Two scholarship recipients spoke at the
reception, Kara Merritt of Indian Head, who
received the Chiaramonte Hope Scholarship, the GRPA Foundation scholarship and
the Thomas Goldsmith Scholarship, and
George Jenkins III of La Plata, who received
the Albert L. Elder Jr. Family Memorial
Scholarship, the CSM Alumni Association
Scholarship, the Helen and Mickey Todd
Scholarship, the International Systems Safety
Society, Washington D.C. Chapter Scholarship and the CSM STEM Scholars Program
Scholarship.
Merritt, a nursing student, told donors
that she always wanted to help others and
that even as a child, she would care for her
brothers and neighborhood kids when they
had scraped knees. She served in the Navy
and then decided to go to nursing school. I
moved to Southern Maryland, started taking

The Library at Mount Char, Scott Hawkins

Carolyn and the other orphans have grown up under
the tutelage of Father, an eons-old figure whos amassed
a library filled with the kind of information that ruins;
once hes gone missing it is up to Carolyn to restore order
amongst the clan of his dangerous students. From first-time
author, Scott Hawkins, The Library at Mount Char is a
brooding fantasy unfolding against the backdrop of modern America, this library will remind you that knowledge
is power.
- Recommended for adults
- Review by Cassie Koldewyn, Leonardtown Library

Scholarships For 2015 Fall Semester

Total More Than $400,000

Library Picks

'Thank Yous' Abound as

CSM Students Meet Donors

Thursday, December 3, 2015

The Princess and the Pony, Kate Beaton

Princess Pinecone doesnt want another cozy sweater for
her birthday. She wants a cool warrior horse! But what she
gets instead is a pony, who doesnt appear impressive, in
any way, shape, or form. Until the day of the Great Battle,
when this princess and pony prove to be an unexpected
force to be reckoned with!
- Recommended for ages 3 to 7, Picture Books
- Review by Tess Goldwasser

Education

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Chesapeake Public Charter

School Open Enrollment
December 1 to 31
And Parent Information
Sessions Being Held

The CPCS Open Enrollment will

take place in December 2015. Two parent information sessions will be held
at the school on December 1 from 5 to
6:30 p.m. and December 10 from 6 to
7:30 p.m. for prospective families. Applications are available on the school
website (http://schools.smcps.org/cpcs)

and can be submitted electronically or

in hard copy between December 1 and
December 31. The lottery will be held
in January with parents being notified
of their status in February.
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Notice of Public
Hearing: Child Care
and Development
Fund Plan (CCDF)

Maryland's Division of Early Childhood Development has scheduled a

public hearing on the proposed plan for the Child Care and Development
Fund. The public hearing is an opportunity for interested parties to publicly provide comment on what the Division should include in the plan
response, including current and future goals. The CCDF plan focuses
on providing quality child care services and subsidies for low income
families.
The hearing is scheduled as follows:
Friday, January 15, 2016
1:30 3:00
Maryland State Department of Education
Conference Room 6/7, 8th Floor
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Any person who wishes to review or obtain a copy of the proposed
plan should email TJ Bennett at tabatha.bennett@maryland.gov
Written comments, via mail or e-mail, are welcomed and should be
addressed to:
Elizabeth Kelley, Director, Office of Child Care
Division of Early Childhood Development
200 W. Baltimore Street, 10th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
Elizabeth.kelley@maryland.gov
Comments will be accepted through February 15, 2016.
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Commissioners Congratulate
Citizens Academy Graduates
After visiting various county departments
and facilities for seven weeks 23 St. Marys
County residents were awarded certificates for
completing the 2015 St. Marys County Government Citizens Academy.
Academy members received their certificates during a graduation ceremony and reception hosted by the commissioners. Participants
gained an overview of county government operations and services. The free course is open
to all county residents, 18 years of age and
older.
During its business meeting Commissioner
President Randy Guy encouraged the graduates to take the next step in their involvement
with county government. Now that youve
completed the Citizens Academy you are qualified to join one of our commissions. We need
more active and involved citizens to join our
committees because we cant do it all.
The College of Southern Maryland also offered continuing education credits for those
who missed no more than one session.
The following persons received certificates
for completing the 2015 Citizens Academy:
Patricia Armstrong
John Bergin
Christine Bergmark
Jacinta Bottoms-Spencer
Danny Davis
Justin Fiore

Margaret Forrest
Linda Fry
Judy Hayden
Richard Hayden
Chris Hernandez
Jennifer Huntington
Jeanette Kaufmann
Julie Khalil
Harry Lancaster
Geneva Leon
Roderick Lewis
David Martoni
Tammy Ogle
Joy Potter
Ann Rose
Beth Roth Anna Yates
The St. Marys County Citizens Academy
is usually offered in September and October.
Citizens interested in attending the 2016 Academy will be able to apply beginning in July
2016 at www.stmarysmd.com/SMCG-CitzensAcademy.asp.
Photos from the ceremony can be found on
the countys flickr photostream at http://www.
flickr.com/photos/stmaryscountygovernment/
sets/. Media outlets may publish photos from
the photostream with the mandatory courtesy:
Photo courtesy St. Marys County Public Information Office.
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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Surviving Anzio
World War II
Survivor, Book Signing
By Crista Dockray
Staff Writer

This is a fundraising event for St. George Catholic Church, part of the Archdiocese of Washington, a 503(c)(3) organization.

Love always, Michonne

Great Food: homemade soups, stuffed ham,

chicken salad sandwich, and hot dogs.

Location:
St. George Community Center
19197 St. Georges Church Rd.
Valley Lee, MD 20692
(301) 994-0607

Christmas Crafts
Wood Working Items
Wreaths, Swags, and Trees
Childrens Make & Take Crafts
Mrs. Claus Attic
Gift Basket Raffles
Silent Auction
Great Food & Baked Goods
Santa Claus

Featuring

Join us for a fun-lled day of culinary delights,

great bazaar shopping, Santa and more!

My name is Michonne. I was born in 2013.

I am a loving and affectionate girl. It was
found that I have crystals in my urine and
I need to eat special food for the rest of my
life so they do not return. This makes it really hard for me to find a home. Would you
adopt me? Would you advocate for me and
help me find a forever home. Do you know
someone who might love me? If I cannot find
a forever home, I would like to be moved to a
foster home where I can eat my food in peace
where the other cats are not trying to get my
food. Other cats can eat my special food and
it is really good for them but my foster mom
has so many fosters and cats of her own that
it would be easier if I was moved to a home
with less cats. You could get to know me and
see if you like me and might want to adopt me. I am really terrific and very
friendly. I love to sleep with my foster mom. My former human fell into
hard times and could no longer care for me. Fortunately I did not wind up in
the kill shelter. Feral Cat Rescue took myself and seven of my family members into their system. I am fully vetted and cost $75. You can meet me on
most Saturdays and Sundays at the California Petco between 11 a.m. and 3
p.m. You can fill out an application www.feralcatrescuemd.org and email it
to my foster mom. Her email is diane@feralcatrescuemd.org I hope to meet
you soon.

9:00am-3:00pm

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December 5, 2015

Gifts, Crafts, Food, Fun, and Pictures with Santa!

PET OF THE WEEK

ST. GEORGE CATHOLIC CHURCH

this.
Reminiscing the stories
with her late husband MarSonia Di Tommaso Cucico, Cucinotta was able to fit
notta, 87, is a survivor. When
the pieces together and pubGermans came to her homelish the book in October of
town in Ardea, Italy when
this year. Cucinotta said the
she was a young girl, her
first publisher she contacted
life was changed forever.
picked up her story.
Germans used her home as
God was with me, Ill tell
a base as they battled the
you the truth, and I think its
Americans in Anzio. Even- Photo provided by Dar- all the Italians that died who
lene Cucinotta
tually she and her parents
helped make this happen,
were forced out of their
said Cucinotta.
home with only five minutes to pack and
Surviving AnzioLiving in Nazi Italy
had no choice but to walk to Rome as refu- 1943 and Beyond also sits in the catalog
gees. Cucinotta has survived near death of books at the United States Holocaust
experiences and lives to tell the tale of ci- Memorial Museum.
vilian life in Nazi Italy. Her story is full
Cucinotta will be available for a meet
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Cucinotta wrote Surviving Anzio in Nazi Italy 1943 and Beyond on SaturLiving in Nazi Italy 1943 and Beyond in day, Dec. 5 from noon to 3 p.m. at Cecils
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daughter-in-law Darlene Cucinotta adding
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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Hospice Festival
Of Trees Expands
Activities

Annual Event Spreads

Christmas Cheer And
Benefits Hospice Care

Live Entertainment Schedule:

10:00 a.m. Billy Breslin
10:00 a.m. Flute Choir
11:00 a.m. David Norris
12:00 p.m. David Flood
1:00 p.m. Barber Shop
2:00 p.m. Gospel Choir
3:00 p.m. Boot Scooters

Annual Festival of Trees:

This years Festival of Trees is
expanding to include more familyfriendly activities. Children will
enjoy pictures with Santa, a holiday
hand puppet make-it-take-it workshop
($10) and Santas Secret Shop where
they can purchase gifts for their families. Adults are invited to participate
in a live wreath make-it-take-it workshop ($25). Participants must register in advance for classes at www.
wineanddesign.com/calendars/smc
(within Art Buzz Kids and Paint it
Forward December calendars).
Date: Saturday, December 5
Time: 10 a.m.5 p.m.
Snacks and photos with Santa: 10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. and 1:00
p.m.5:00 p.m. Hospice Marketplace:
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. Silent auction
bidding ends at 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Southern Maryland Higher Education Center

44219 Airport Road, California,

MD 20619
Cost:
$5, adults; $3, seniors (60 and over);
$1, children ages 412; and children
under 3 are free (make-it-take-it workshops priced separately)

You are invited to start the holiday

season with Hospice of St. Marys
Festival of Trees events!

We deliver all trees and wreaths

after the event to locations throughout
St. Marys County. If you do not wish
to have a new tree or wreath, you can
choose which individual or group to
donate to. This years main sponsor
is Ausley Associates, Inc. For more
information, please visit www.hospiceofstmarys.org or 301-994-3023.

Microsoft Office: Introduction to

Publisher 2013
Leonardtown branch will hold a
Microsoft Office: Introduction to
Publisher 2013 computer class on
Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30
p.m. Learn to create flyers, cards,
certificates and more! Basic computer
skills required and ability to use a
mouse. Adult computer classes are for

ages 16 and up. Registration required.

Buying and Selling Online computer

class
Lexington Park branch will hold a
Buying and Selling Online computer
class on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 10
a.m. to noon. Trying to sell your old
dining room table, or go into business
selling handmade scarves? Learn
which online selling venue is right for
you, Craigslist, eBay, Amazon, or Etsy.
Understand how to stay safe, when
buying and selling online.
Outfitting Outlander
Leonardtown branch will hold a
special program: Outfitting Outlander:
So much more than kilts, ye ken! on
Saturday, Dec. 12 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
This talk will explore how Outlanders
costumes and props compare to
eighteenth century artifacts recovered
by archaeologists in Maryland, such
as table glass, medicine containers,
horse tack, architecture, weaponry,
clothing and more! No registration, free
and open to the public. In partnership
with Jefferson Patterson Park and
Museum.

St. Maries Musica Holiday

Performance
Charlotte Hall Library will host St.
Maries Minstrels for a holiday program
on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m.
Feel the joyful spirit of the December
holidays with St. Maries Musica.
Some familiar carols will include the
opportunity for the audience to sing-along! Free and open to the public.

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Success Story
for Wild Birds
Unlimited of
St. Marys County
Bird feeding and birdwatching go hand in hand
this winter as evidenced by
the variety of seed and feeders at the Wild Birds Unlimited in Lexington Park,
MD. What better way to
spend those quiet days after
a snowfall, but on the sofa
looking out as beautiful cardinals and other local winter
birds feed on your deck or
a close by tree? According to Barbara
Whipkey, owner, the secret to success is
fresh seed that is specially blended for
the backyard birds of southern Maryland
and that is the hallmark of every Wild
Birds Unlimited store. Most people dont
realize how stale seed is when they purchase it and are disappointed that the
birds dont eat it! How would you like to
eat stale crackers or seeds? This is just
one reason to visit. The other is for gift
buying. If you have someone on your list

who has everything

and enjoys looking outside in the winter, the
choices are unlimited!
From heated birdbaths
to feeders, let Barbara
and her team give you
great ideas that are
sure to make someone
VERY happy!
Barbara started her
business by first visiting the Maryland Small Business Development Center. This great organization assists with researching the market,
drafting business plans and cash flow
projections and more.
Wild Birds Unlimited is located in
the Lexington Village Shopping Center, 46400 Lexington Village Way #106,
Lexington Park, MD 20653.
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Press Release

LIBRARY ITEMS
All St. Marys County Library
Branches Closed for Staff Day:
December 11
All three branches of the St. Marys
County Library will be closed Friday,
Dec. 11 for staff training. All branches
will be open regular business hours on
Saturday, Dec. 12.

In Our Community

Helping
Your
Loved
Ones
To Stay
Home!
Meal Preparation, Assist with Activities,
Transportation, Companion Care,
Socialization & Safety Reasons

301-373-3888
Sandie Johnson
Proud Owner

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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Breakfast With
Santa At HSMC

Looking for a Career, Not Just a Job?

Have You Thought About Media Marketing as a Possibility?

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On Saturday, Dec. 12, Historic St. Marys City will

host a breakfast with Santa
in the Inn at Brome Howard.
Reserve your seat to enjoy a
light breakfast, a reading of
Clement C. Moores A Visit
from St. Nicholas, and receive
a professional holiday picture
with jolly old St. Nicholas.
Seatings are available at 9:00
a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Reservations are required, seating is
limited.
$18 per person ($15 Friends
members) For reservations,
call 240-895-4990 or info@

Meet New, Interesting People

Get Out From Behind a Desk
Determine Your Own Income
Get Paid for What You Sell

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Immediate Consideration
Send a resume to kitcarson@somdpublishing.net
and lets discuss the possibilities.

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Historic St. Marys City is

a museum of living history
and archaeology on the site
of Marylands first capital in
beautiful, tidewater Southern
Maryland. For more information about the museum contact the Visitor Center at 240895-4990, 800-SMC-1634, or
info@hsmcdigshistory.org.

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Breakfast with
Santa and Family
Plantation Christmas

MUSIC HOLIDAY CONCERT

Happy Holidays To All Of You From All Of Us
St. Luke UAME Church
45000 St. Luke Court Piney Point, Maryland 20674
Saturday, December 5, 2015 -- 5:00PM

Come Out and Enjoy Yourself and Get Into The Holiday Spirit

Featuring

Wilbur Johnson Like Minds

And The Gospel Persuaders

Press Release

Donation: $10.00 Tickets Will Be Sold At The Door

(Food Will Be Sold)

Come Out As You Are and Be Bless!!

Joseph A. Jordan, Jr., Pastor Sis. Tangie M. Jordan, First Lady

Celebrate your favorite

Christmas traditions with
Historic Sotterley Plantation! Come out between
10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Dec.
12, to enjoy: Santa & Mrs.
Claus, Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, Petting Zoo,
Pony Rides, Childrens
Crafts & Activities, Tractor Rides, Live Seasonal
Music, Walk-throughs of
our decorated Plantation
House and more!
There will also be many
shopping opportunities
for everyone on your
Christmas list: Sotterley
Museum Shop! Santas
Secret Shop! Elves Mall!
And Sotterley Garden
Guilds Seasonal Greens
Sale! Join Sotterley in
celebrating the most wonderful time of
the year! Tickets at the gate are $8 a person, children under 2 are free!
Kick-off the day early with Breakfast
with Santa! We offer three seatings;
7:45, 8:30 and 9:15 a.m. Enjoy a hearty,
delicious breakfast and visit Santa and
Mrs. Claus without having to wait in
a long line! Advanced reservations required, as those seats go fast! The cost
of Breakfast with Santa is $18 per per-

son (which includes general admission

for the days events) and requires advance reservations: www.sotterley.org.
Make this Christmas event part of
your family tradition!
Proceeds from this event directly
support Sotterleys important educational programming.
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Bushwood

Bushwood Post Office

Captain Sams
Murphys Town & County Store

California

Sears
ProFitness Gym
Meis Hair Care
Dr. Khuns
Lennys
Subway
Wawa 235
Starbucks
Chic Fil A
Giant
KMART
Cracker Barrell
Dunkin Donuts
Laquinta
ABC Liquor
Cedar Point
Maximum Gym
Shoppers
California Post Office
Hewitts Service Center
Jerrys Bistro
Twist Wine & Spirits
Lexington Village Liquors
Victory Woods
Apartments of Wildewood

Callaway

Foodlion
A & W Mobil
The Corner

Charlotte Hall

St. Marys County Welcome Center

Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
Easy Wash
Pizza Hotline
Charlotte Hall Post Office
Charlotte Hall Bus Stop
Freds Liquors
Exxon Golden Beach
Dunkin Dounuts
April Pool & Spa

Wawa Charlotte Hall

Ledos
McKays Charlotte Hall
7-11 Charlotte Hall South side

Clements

Clements Post Office

Abells Dinner
ABC Gas Station

Chaptico

Chaptico Post Office

Village Liquors
Chaptico Market

Coltons Point

Coltons Point Post Office

Compton

Compton Post Office

Dameron

Dameron Post Office

Carolls Equipment

Drayden

Drayden Post Office

Great Mills

CVS
County Liquors
Foodlion
Chesapeake Shores Nursing Home
Quik Shop
Sheetz
Great Mills Post Office
Brass Rail

Hollywood

Gattons
Mckays
St. Johns Pharmacy
Dean Lumber
Toots Bar
Early Bird
Higher Education Center
Burchmart Hollywood
Hollywood Yoga and Fitness
Hollywood Post Office
Snellmans

Hughesville

Hughesville Post Office

Leonardtown

Governmental Center Bus Stop

Senior Center
St Marys Hospital
Board Of Ed Office
St Marys Nursing Center
Ledos
Leonardtown Grill
Exxon
Subway
Centre Liquors
RiteAid
Leonardtown McKays
Bernies Salon
True Value
Sunoco
Burchmart
Leonardtown Post Office
Ye Olde Towne Caf
PNC Bank
Printing Press
Courthouse
Town Cleaners
Newtown Village Community
Cedar Lane Apartments
Leonardtown Library
Dees
ACE Hardware

Lexington Park

WAWA
Town Plaza Suites
Smokey Joes
Lexington Park Adult Comm
Shell Station Pegg Road
Fairfield Inn
Home 2 Suites
IHOP
Comfort Inn
Donut Connection
Lindas Caf
Lexington Park Post Office
Cole Travel
Lexington Park Library
Family Dollar
St. Marys Lighting
St. James Deli

Loveville

Third Base
Loveville Post Office

Mechanicsville

Thompsons Seafood
Wawa Mechanicsville
St. Marys Landing
Mechanicsville Post Office
Burchmart Mechanicsville
Berts

New Market
SMC Library
Citgo

Oakville

Ridgells Service Center

Brandywine Auto Parts
Boatmans
Korner Karryout

Park Hall
Cooks

Piney Point

Piney Point Market

Piney Point Post Office

Ridge

Ridge Market
Ridge Post Office
Ridge Hardware Store
Buzzys
Bay Market Store

St. Inigoes

St. Inigoes General Store

St. Inigoes Post Office
Rod n Reel

St. Marys City

St. Marys City Post Office

Tall Timbers

Dent Store
Tall Timbers Post Office

Valley Lee

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Month Long
Small Works Holiday Art Show
Artworks@7th (9100 Bay Ave., North
Beach)
As the Holiday season approaches,
once again the artists of Artworks@7th
have been busily preparing one-of-akind Small Works trinkets, stocking
stuffers, and other unique works of art
to help customers new and old celebrate the season and be a gift giving
superstar. This special show will run to
Jan. 17th. So come on out and peruse
the distinctive works of the Gallerys
creative and talented local artists you
might just find that something special
for friends, family, or even for yourself!
Gallery Hours are Thursday through
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our telephone number is 410-286-5278 or you
can visit our website at www.artworksat7th.com or our Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/Artworkat7th.
Annemarie Garden In Lights
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Art
Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell)
Runs from Friday, Dec. 4 through
Saturday, Jan. 2; 6 to 9 p.m. each evening (weather permitting.) The show is
closed Dec. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 24, 25. New
this year, the light show will include
musical lights and new walking paths,
plus it will snow every Friday and Saturday night in the Winter Wonderland
(weather permitting.) Annmarie Garden In Lights features hundreds of
handmade light sculptures arranged
in spectacular scenes, including a wild
animal disco party, a galactic space
adventure, a tribute to Maryland, ferocious dinosaurs, a glittering tour under
the ocean, a colorful garden, as well as
beautiful princesses and evil villains.
Bring your camera for incredible family
photo opportunities! Annmarie Garden In Lights also includes 23 nights
of great bands and performers, along
with the Holiday I Spy game for kids,
great shopping, a Visit with Santa, the
Hardesty Haven Holiday Caf, and so
much more! Special nights include:
a Visit with Santa, Holiday Shopping
Markets, Golf Cart Tours, Holiday
Sweater Night, and Pet Night. Admission is $6; free for children (4 and
under;) members free. For detailed
information and a discount coupon,
visit www.annmariegarden.org or call
410-326-4640.

Thursday, Dec. 3
Spanish Class for Little Amigos
Waldorf West Library (10405 ODonnell
Pl., Waldorf)- 6 to 6:30 p.m.
For ages 2 to 5. Children will enjoy
hearing stories in English and Spanish.
Well read stories, sing songs and do
finger plays and a craft! For more information, call 301-645-1395.

Friday, Dec. 4
Madrigal Dinner
Christ Episcopal Church (37497 Zack
Fowler Rd., Chaptico)- 6:30 p.m.
Ditch the holiday hubbub and step
back in time for an elegant evening of
fine dining and merry music. Presented

by the Chopticon High Schools Chorus Boosters, the Madrigal Dinner and
Concert features festival holiday music
performed by Chopticons Peace Pipers, Infinity, Divas and CHS Chorale. All
proceeds from the performances benefit Chopticons choirs.

Saturday, Dec. 5
Summerseat Farms Annual Christmas Open House
Summerseat Farm House (26655
Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville)- 11
a.m. to 2 p.m.
Enjoy holiday cookies and cider,
visits with Santa, photos with Santa,
Christmas music,
Christmas craft room for the kids,
hay rides, and visits with the farm animals. $5 per
Family. For information, call 301373-6607 or 301-373-5858 or email
info@summerseat.org.
Book Signing
Cecils Old Mill (Indian Bridge Rd., California)- noon to 3 p.m.
Sonia DiTommaso Cucinotta will
be available for a book signing on her
book titled, Surviving Anzio..Living in
Nazi Italy 1943 and Beyond.
Madrigal Dinner
Christ Episcopal Church (37497 Zack
Fowler Rd., Chaptico)- 6:30 p.m.
Ditch the holiday hubbub and step
back in time for an elegant evening of
fine dining and merry music. Presented
by the Chopticon High Schools Chorus Boosters, the Madrigal Dinner and
Concert features festival holiday music
performed by Chopticons Peace Pipers, Infinity, Divas and CHS Chorale. All
proceeds from the performances benefit Chopticons choirs.
Music Holiday Concert
St. Luke UAME Church (45000 St. Luke
Ct., Piney Point)- 5 p.m.
Come out, enjoy yourself, and get
into the holiday spirit. Concert features
Wilbur Johnson and The Gospel Persuaders, and Like Minds. Donation:
$10 tickets and food will be sold at
the door.
Meet the Authors
Coffee Quarter (22576 MacArthur Blvd.
#336, California)- 3 to 6 p.m.
The Third Annual Meet the Authors
event. This is a great opportunity to
meet local authors and illustrators and
to purchase an autographed copy of
your favorite book for yourself or as
a gift. The Coffee Quarters delightful
menu will be available for purchase
that day, as well. Participants include
Linda Stewart (Snows Rest, Snows
Run,) Arianna Pray/Vesta Clark (The
Mythos Cycle,) Eddie and Mary Washington (Pegasus: The White Man, The
Red Horse, The Black Boy,) Christina
Allen (A Micro-Chip on My Shoulder,
Momma Tree,) Joyce Judd and Ellynne
Davis (Ellynnes Top Tomato Cookbook, Halloween Fright on a Chesapeake Night, The Chesapeake Cats
and the Easter Surprise, all edited
by Myra Raspa,) Patrick and Jeanne
Burke (Ghost Soldiers of Gettysburg,)

Thursday, December 3, 2015

To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar,

please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by
12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

Dan Dobbins (Andros, TheInfamous

Exploits of John Gideon,) and Hank
Caruso (X-Traordinary Planes, X-Traordinary Pilots.) This event is free and
open to the public. For more information, you may contact 301-475-2577.
Winter Owl Prowl Field Trip
Myrtle Point Park (California)- 8 to 9
p.m.
Youths especially welcome! This
trip is co-sponsored with the Friends
of Myrtle Point Park and is an annual
event attempting to call out the resident owls of the park. Owls are nocturnal and not easy to spot. We will meet
in front of the park gates and attempt
to attract owls by having them respond
to recorded calls. Please dress for the
weather, but avoid noisy clothing.
This event is weather dependent and
rain or high winds will cancel the event.
To find Myrtle Point Park take Rte. 4 in
St. Marys County to Patuxent Boulevard and follow to the end.
RSVP to Bob Boxwell at 410-6105124 or bobboxwell@hotmail.com.
A Caliente Christmas
Great Mills High School (21130 Great
Mills Rd, Great Mills)- 3 p.m.
Enjoy Ballet Calientes showing of
Nutcracker Favorites and other Seasonal Dance Treasures. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit
www.balletcaliente.com/box_office.
html.

Sunday, Dec. 6
An Afternoon Delight
Christ Episcopal Church (37497 Zack
Fowler Rd., Chaptico)- 2:30 p.m.
The Madrigal Concert is the Madrigal Dinner with fewer calories! The afternoon show is a combination of delightful music and delicious desserts.
Seventh District Volunteer Rescue
Squad Auxiliary Vendor/Craft Show
Rescue Squad Building (21530 Coltons
Point Rd., Avenue)- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Different crafters and vendors will be
represented. Food, drink, and homemade desserts. There will be a pick-agift raffle and silent auction. For table
rental information, contact Jackie at
240-925-8473 or email jewoddell@
md.metrocast.net.
COSMIC Symphony Concert
Patuxent Presbyterian Church (23421
Kingston Creek Rd., California)- 4 p.m.
COSMIC Symphony, directed by
Vladimir Lande, presents its Holiday
Pops concert. Celebrate the season
with COSMIC as they present a joyful program of holiday favorites for the
whole family. The concert will feature
many popular tunes in a variety of
genres including highlights from The
Nutcracker. Tickets online at www.
cosmicsymphony.org or at the door.
Individual ticket is $10, special (senior,
student, military) is $8, family is $25.
Christmas Bazaar
Mechanicsville Rescue Squad (28120
Old Flora Corner Rd., Mechanicsville)10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bring the kids to have their picture

taken with Santa. Santa will arrive at
11 a.m. Sorry, no pets allowed. Kids
do your Christmas shopping for your
family at our Kids Table. There will be
over 30 vendors; door prizes; and food
for sale. Vendors - rent a table for $35.
Please pre-register for the table by
calling Kathy Owens at 301-884-8432.
Please bring a non-perishable food
item or a new unwrapped gift to donate
to needy families in the area.
Hughesville Baptist Church Psalms
Singers Concert
Hughesville Baptist Church (8505 Old
Leonardtown Rd., Hughesville)- 6 p.m.
The Psalm Singers will be presenting their annual musical, A Tree Lot
Christmas. The Psalms Singers is
a group of children from 4 years old
through 6th grade. For more info on
this event or our church, please go to
our web site: www.hughesvillebaptist.
com also like us on facebook. Office
phone numbers are 301-884-8645 or
301-274-3672.
Breakfast with Santa
Father Andrew White School (22850
Washington St., Leonardtown)- 9 a.m.
to noon.
Ho! Ho! Ho! Enjoy a delicious breakfast of eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy, potatoes,
fruits and pastries! Then get a chance
to sit on Santas lap. Cost is adults: $8,
Children 4 to 12: $5, 3 and under: free.
While youre there, allow your children
to feel the joy of giving this Christmas
when they buy presents at the Santa
Shop. All gifts are $3. Shop for parents,
grandparents, siblings, friends, and
pets! After shopping, the gifts will be
wrapped and ready to go under your
tree.
Silent Angel Memorial
Bay District Volunteer Fire Department
(46900 South Shangri-La Dr., Lexington Park)- 6 p.m.
The public is invited to attend the
Fourteenth Annual Silent Angel Memorial. The Silent Angel Memorial was
founded in 2002 by Mrs. Eileen Bildman, after her son Kevin was tragically
murdered in St. Marys County in November of 2001. During the ceremony,
the families of homicide victims place
an angel ornament on a Christmas
Tree, and the name of each victim is
read. Each ornament has the name of
the victim and the date they became
a Silent Angel. Our hope has been
to bring the community together for a
memorial service that provides comfort and support to the survivors of
homicide. The foundation is non-profit
and is supported solely by the community and sponsored by the St. Marys
County Sheriffs Office.

Monday, Dec.7
LAFRA Unit 93 monthly meeting
(21707 Three Notch Rd., Lexington
Park)- 6 to 7:30 p.m.
All Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association Unit 93 members are
cordially invited to attend our monthly
meeting as well as Branch and Asso-

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ciate members interested in working

with Unit 93 on our projects helping
our veterans and our community.

Tuesday, Dec. 8
Snowy Scenes in Watercolor
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Art
Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 10
a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Member Cost is $140. Nonmember
Cost is $150. Materials Fee: Bring your
own or use the instructors supplies
for $15 at class. Instructor is Nancy
Thompson. Learn techniques to create wonderful snow scenes in watercolor - how to make the painting feel
cold and snowy using color and value.
We will create a snow scene from start
to finish. This workshop is for all levels.
Registration required. To register, call
410-326-4640. For more information,
visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Wednesday, Dec. 9
Around the World Geography Club
Potomac Library (3225 Ruth B. Swann
Dr., Indian Head)- 10 to 11 a.m.
For ages 2 to 5. Each month we will
learn about a different country, reading both non-fiction and picture books,
singing songs, playing games and
doing crafts. This month well study
Iceland! For more information, call
301-375-7375.

For ages 18 or older. The Mobile Career Center is a self-contained vehicle

equipped with state-of-the-art telecommunications equipment capable
of being deployed inside or outside
of the vehicle. It allows the JobSource
to offer a full array of employment, reemployment and employers services
on the go. The Mobile Career Center
contains a Greeter Workstation, a Resource Area, Employee Workspace
and a Confidential Interviewing Space;
Computer workstations and one computer server with the ability to accommodate additional people, through the
use of wireless laptops that have Internet Access. The Mobile Career Center is ADA accessible with a working
wheelchair ramp providing access for
those with limited mobility. For more
information, call 301-375-7375.

Friday, Dec. 11
CSM Barbershop Concert
CSM Leonardtown Campus (22950
Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown)- 8 p.m.
Southern Mix, directed by Paul Douglass, is a mens barbershop chorus
which rehearses on CSMs La Plata
Campus. They will perform a variety
of holiday and seasonal songs. $5 in
advance, $7 day of event. For information, contact bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301934-7828, or visit www.csmd.edu/
Arts.

Saturday, Dec. 12

Thursday, Dec. 10
JobSource Mobile Career Center
Potomac Library (3225 Ruth B. Swann
Dr., Indian Head)- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ninth Annual Christmas Market

All Saints Episcopal Church (100 Lower Marlboro Rd., Sunderland)- 10 a.m.

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to 4 p.m.
Expert craftsmen, gourmet cocoa,
Glhwein, and home-baked goods
make the 9th Annual Christmas Market
the place to be. Rain, snow or shine!
Free admission and parking. Proceeds
benefit parish & community projects.
Breakfast with Santa
Dr. James A. Forrest Career and
Technology Center (24005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown)- 8 to 11 a.m.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by the Forrest Centers Culinary Arts students. Admission to this
event, which includes breakfast, is $10
for adults, $5 for students and free for
children 4 and younger. Escape the
hustle and bustle of the holiday, enjoy
some home cooking, and let the little
ones check out the face painting room.
Your children can even decorate their
very own gingerbread man for $2.
Santas Workshop will be available for
children to purchase small gifts (most
under $10.) Forrest Center students
will assist the children. The gifts they
purchase will be wrapped. For more
information, contact Chef Amanda
Granados at 301-475-0242, x28210 or
aegranados@smcps.org.
Holiday Craft Fair
Jesus the Divine Word Church (885
Cox Rd., Huntingtown)- 9 a.m. to 2
p.m.
All items for sale handmade by local
crafters. Baked goods and lunch available for sale.
Christmas Open House at Craft
Guild Shop
26005 Pt. Lookout Rd. (Rt. 5, next to

MD Antique Ctr.,) Leonardtown- 10

a.m. to 5 p.m.
You are invited to the Craft Guild
Shops Christmas Open House. 10%
off your total purchase. Come meet
our artists and join us for some snacks,
hot cider and winter time cheer. Shop
from a wide variety of handmade ornaments, decorations, and other gift
items for those special people on your
gift list. Food bank donations welcomed. For additional information,
please call 301-997-1644. Please join
us.

Sunday, Dec. 13
Chesapeake Community Chorus
Practice
North Beach Union Church (8912
Chesapeake Ave., North Beach)- 4 to
6 p.m.
The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an all-volunteer chorus that raises
funds for local charities, is looking to
add singers to the chorus. No auditions are required. Contact Larry
Brown, Director, at 301-855-7477 or
email him at lbrown9601@verizon.net.

Monday, Dec. 14
On Pins and Needles
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch
(3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake
Beach)- 1 to 4 p.m.
Bring your quilting, needlework,
knitting, crocheting, or other project
for an afternoon of conversation and
shared creativity. For more information, call 410-257-2411, or visit calvertlibrary.info.

CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY

METHODIST CHURCH
Hollywood United Methodist Church

24422 Mervell Dean Rd Hollywood, MD 20636

301-373-2500

Rev. Sheldon Reese, Pastor

Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m.
All of our services are traditional.
Child care is provided.
Sunday Evening Youth Group
Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available

CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Cecilia Church

47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429

St. Marys City, MD 20686 301-862-4600
Vigil Mass:
4:30 pm Saturday
Sunday:
8:00 am
Weekday (M-F):
7:30 am
Confessions:
3-4 pm Saturday
www.stceciliaparish.com

St. GeorGe roman CatholiC ChurCh

St. George Church:
Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
St. Francis Xavier Chapel:
Saturday, 7:00 p.m. (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
Weekday Mass Schedule: Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 1st Sat: 9:00 a.m.
Confessions: Saturdays: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment

19199 St. George Church Road Valley Lee, MD 20692

301-994-0607 www.saintgeorgeromancatholicchurch.org

BAPTIST CHURCH

NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH

CATHOLIC

Victory Baptist Church

Grace Chapel Ministry

301-884-8503

Teaching The Bible Without Compromise

29855 Eldorado Farm rd

CharlottE hall, md 20659

Order Of gOOd news services

sun schOOl, all ages...............10:00
sun mOrning wOrship.............11:00
sun evening wOrship.................7:00
wed evening prayer mtg.........7:00

ProClaiming thE ChangElEss

word in a Changing world.

Member of the Grace Fellowship Brethren Churches

Sunday Worship 8 A.M.

Sunday School 9:15 A.M.
Blended Worship 10:30 A.M.
Wednesday Bible Study 7 P.M.
Tuesday Youth Group 7 P.M.
American Heritage Girls
1st & 3rd Thursday 7 P.M.

Senior Pastor - Dr. Carl Snyder

Assoc. Pastor - David Roberts
Youth Pastor - Luke Roberts

You are invited to worship with us.

victOrybaptistchurchmd.Org

We Are Located On The Corner Of Route 5 & 238

39245 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville, Md.
301-884-3504 Email: seeugoingup@yahoo.com
www.gracechapelsomd.org/faith

HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

Jesus saves

A member of the Southern Baptist Convention

8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637
301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627
Senior Pastor Dr. J. Derek Yelton
Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins

Sunday School (all ages)

Sunday Morning Worship
Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study
Wednesday Discipleship Classes
(Adults, youth & Children)

9:15 am
10:30 am
6:00 pm
7:00 pm

21800 N. Shangri-La, Dr. #8

PO Box 1260
Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-866-5772
Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.

Church Schedule

Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m.
Friday Men Perfecting Men 7 p.m

Greetings from the Bible Temple Church

family in Mechanicsville Maryland.
Here at Bible Temple, we believe that in
this life it is important to have strong and
healthy relationships
1.A relationship with Christ
2. A personal relationship with
family and friends
Through these relationships, we develop
the characteristics of love, understanding
and forgiveness; the true heart of Christ.
Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit
in the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:3).

We invite you to experience the change

the transformation with us. Just bring
your heart and God will supply the rest.
Come grow with us in a place,
Where the Word Reaches the Heart!
Everyone is Welcome!
Leadership: Pastor Joseph and
First Lady Marilyn Young
Sunday School for all ages: 9:00AM
Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45AM
Bible Study: Wednesdays at 7:30PM
Address: 29050 New Market Village Road,
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Website: www.bibletemplechurch.org
Phone number: 301-374-9110

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Adrian Legg at
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By Crista Dockray
Staff Writer
St. Marys County was fortunate to welcome
Adrian Legg, a famous English guitar player, to
the Lime Lounge last Tuesday.
Leggs music has been described as impossible to categorize, according to his home page,
and he has been voted guitarist of the decade
by Guitarist Magazine.
Legg is in the United States touring for his
new album.
Doors opened for his show at 3 p.m. at the
Lime Lounge in Lexington Park.
Opening for him was local musician Dylan
Galvin. Galvin played at 5 p.m. and Legg began
his performance at 7 p.m. and played until 9 p.m.
The show was sold out with more than 50 people in attendance.
It was one of the most engaged crowds Ive
ever seen, said Galvin adding that everyone was
really happy and blown away by Leggs abilities.
Legg played some of his most popular songs
like Irish Girl and A Waltz for Leah. According to Galvin, everyone clapped along, perfectly
on beat, to Leggs country style song, More Fun
in the Swamp.
In between his songs, Legg told stories with
what Galvin called a wicked sense of humor.
Tickets were $15 in advance and $20 at the
door.
For more information on Adrian Legg, visit
www.adrianlegg.com. For more information on
Dylan Galvin, visit www.dylangalvin.com or
look for him on social media.

Thursday, Dec. 3
George Dunn
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell
Rd., Dowell) - 7:30 p.m.
Photos provided by Dylan Galvin

Nightcap
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell
Rd., Dowell) 8 p.m.
Jodys Band
Adrian Legg (left) and
Dylan Galvin (right)

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Sunday, Dec. 6
Free Holiday Choral Concert
Leonardtown Baptist
Church (23520 Hollywood
Rd., Leonardtown) - 2 p.m.
Chesapeake Choral Arts
Society Presents A Rutter
Christmas
CSM Fine Arts Center
(8730 Mitchell Rd., La
Plata) - 3:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 7
Pizza and Pint Night
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell
Rd., Dowell) 4 to 7 p.m.

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CSM Jazz Ensemble Concert

CSM La Plata (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) - 2 p.m.
Music Holiday Concert
St. Luke UAME Church
(45000 St. Luke Ct. Piney
Point) - 5 p.m.

Team Trivia
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) 7 to 9:30
p.m.
CSM Dance Performance:
The Magical Sounds of
Winter
CSM Fine Arts Center
(8730 Mitchell Rd., La
Plata) - 7:30 p.m.

Chesapeake Choral Arts

Society Presents A Rutter
Christmas
CSM Fine Arts Center (8730
Mitchell Rd., La Plata) 7:30 p.m.

The Calvert County Times is always looking

for more local talent to feature! To submit art
or band information for our entertainment
section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net.
Please submit calendar listings by noon on
the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

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CLUES ACROSS

1. Russian rulers (alt. sp.)

6. Swedish krona
9. Apothecaries unit
13. MN 55121
14. Longer forearm bone
15. Prosperous state of
well-being
16. Largest Czech city (alt. sp.)
17. Moss genus larger than
Bryum
18. ____ Marie Presley
19. White native of Cape
Province
21. Took the same position
22. About Sun
23. Respectful (abbr.)
24. Southeast
25. Rocket launching platform
28. Stake
29. Innermost parts
31. Bowfin genus
33. Past its prime
36. Valleys on moon
38. Cheer
39. Abrupt response
41. Leave in disgrace
44. Israeli politician Abba
45. Of an ecological sere
46. Former Kansas Sen. Dole
48. Very fast airplane

49. Blood group

51. This moment
52. Body cavity
54. Patrician
56. Exposing to ridicule
60. Beowulfs people
61. Gooseberry genus
62. Ali __ & the Forty Thieves
63. A French abbot
64. In a way, nailed
65. His equation predicted
antimatter
66. Smaller quantity
67. Danish krone
68. Heartbeat

CLUES DOWN

1. Used for insect sterilization

2. Arabian coffee cup
3. Culture medium & a food
gelling agent
4. Finger millets
5. Tin
6. More guileful
7. Tree gnarl
8. Force into place
9. Drawn
10. Sudden attack
11. Donkeys
12. George Gordon __
14. Behaving in an artificial

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17. Moundbird
20. Orange-brown antelope
21. Flocks of mallards
23. Hall of Fame (abbr.)
25. Golf score
26. Friends (French)
27. Pickling herbs
29. In a way, dwelt
30. Pierces forcefully
32. Estranges
34. Shooting marble
35. Amounts of time
37. Register formally
40. Explosive
42. Kanza people, ____ Nation
43. Symbolize Shakti
47. Burdock seed vessel
49. Wild sheep of central Asia
50. Am. naturalist Charles
Wm.
52. A fencing sword
53. Romanian city straddling
the Cibin River
55. Small talks
56. Not well
57. Astronomer Sagan
58. Overgarments
59. Twist together
61. Radioactivity unit
65. Double play

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St. Marys Department of Aging

Programs and Activities
An Evergreen Gala
Celebrate the holidays with a
semi-formal affair! The Northern
Senior Activity Center Council
and the Northern Senior Activity
Center are teaming up to bring
you an Evergreen Gala at the
Northern Senior Activity Center
on Friday, Dec. 18 from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. This event will feature
music by Mean Gene, door prizes, special guests, raffles, and
more! The cost of the ticket is $8
and includes a lunch of oven fried
chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy,
dilled carrots, whole wheat dinner
roll, tossed salad with edamame,
dressing, mandarin oranges, and
1% milk with cake and ice cream
also included. Professional photographer, Beth Graeme, will hold
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Northern Senior Activity Center
on Monday, Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m.
To sign up please call 301-4754002, opt. 1, ext. 3101.
Gift Donations Needed for
Christmas Gift Bingo
Every year, the Loffler Senior
Activity Center hosts a special
day of Bingo in which Christmas
shopping items are the prizes.
We have a full house of 50 players
signed up and are now looking
for donations of gifts for our prize
table. Donations should be new
items, not shopworn or expired
foodstuffs, but items suitable for
gift-giving. They should not be
gift-wrapped. Donations can be
dropped off at the Loffler Senior

Activity Center through Dec. 15.

The activity center is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thank you for thinking of us. If
you have questions, call 301-7375670, ext. 1658.
Fresh Greenery Needed
The staff and volunteers at
the Loffler Senior Activity Center are gearing up for the holiday
season, which includes making
centerpieces and swags for our
annual Christmas Party. We are
looking for donations of freshly
cut evergreens. We will be using
most evergreens except cedar.
If you would like to give us some
clippings from your yard, we will
gladly accept them on Dec. 7, 8
and 9 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For
more information call 301-7375670, ext. 1658.
Holiday Trivia & White Elephant
Gift Exchange
The Garvey Senior Activity
Center will host the ultimate holiday themed trivia afternoon on
Wednesday, Dec. 9 from noon
to 2 p.m. Prizes are awarded to
those who demonstrate a high

level of holiday knowledge. An

optional white elephant gift exchange follows the trivia challenge; gift value should be around
$7. Bring a wrapped item to participate. Lunch includes a meal
of fruit juice, roast beef, mashed
potatoes, gravy, asparagus, dinner roll and oatmeal raisin cookie.
Cost for lunch is $6 for those under the age of 60 and a donation
for those 60 and over. Call 301475-4200, ext. 1050 to sign up.
Basket Weaving Workshop for
Beginners and Beyond
Make a handy Christmas basket at the Garvey Senior Activity
Center on Monday, Dec. 14 from
1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The completed
basket measures about 4 in diameter and features red or green
reed. The class is taught by Pam
King, Three Dimensional Fiber
Artist. The cost for the kit, which
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Burials at Custer
National Cemetery
By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
Francis Edward Stone, son of Francis J.
Stone and Francinia Shorb (she was from
Frederick County), was born in 1849. The
family lived in Medleys Neck and then later at Milestown. In 1868 Francis Edward
Stone was in Baton Rouge, La. where he
enlisted in the U.S. Army and was assigned
to Company A of the twentieth Infantry. At
the time of enlistment he said he was born
St. Marys County, Md.; was 21 years old;
and was a farmer. He was described as having gray eyes, brown hair, fair complexion,
and was 6 foot tall.
His first and only post was at Fort Totten
in the Dakota Territory. He was promoted
to Sergeant in a short time but his promising military career was cut short. He died
November 30, 1870 of Brights Disease
of the kidneys and was buried at the Fort

cemetery.
The fort was decommissioned in 1890
and turned over to the Bureau of Indian Affairs where until 1959 it was used as a Native American boarding school. Fort Totten
became a North Dakota State Historic Site
in 1960.
About 1905 the remains of the soldiers
buried at Fort Totten were transferred to the
Custer National Cemetery, Crow Agency,
Big Horn County, Montana and Francis
was reburied March 6, 1905.
Also buried there is Major Marcus Alfred Reno who was a distant cousin of my
husband Ronnie. Major Reno (born Nov.
15, 1834 in Greene Co., Ill.) graduated from
West Point in 1857 (after having set a record for demerits); served with distinction
during the Civil War, attaining the brevet
rank of Brigadier General; and was second in command to Custer at the time of
the Little Big Horn. At that battle he was

Courtesy, Chuck Schubert, Find A Grave

credited with saving what was left of the

seventh Cavalry from destruction.
Responding to allegations of cowardice
and drunkenness at the Little Big Horn,
Reno later demanded and was granted a
Court of Inquiry which exonerated him of
any blame. This court did not release its report to spare Mrs. Custer from the publicity that would have arisen from testimony
regarding Custers Indian concubines.

In 1879 he was charged with making

unwanted advances toward the wife of another officer of the seventh Cavalry and in
1880 he was court-martialed a second time
for conduct unbecoming an officer, and was
dishonorably discharged. Reno then moved
to Washington, D.C., where he worked at
the Bureau of Pensions as an examiner. He
married Isabella Ray in January 1884, but
she left him after a few months. (His first
wife, Mary Hannah Ross, died in 1874).
He died on March 30, 1889 at Providence
Hospital of cancer of the tongue and was
buried in an unmarked grave in Glenwood
Cemetery. He made many futile attempts
to be reinstated in the Army. In 1967, an
Army Board reversed the original dishonorable discharge to honorable. His remains
were re-interred at the Custer National
Cemetery to be with the men of the 7th
Cavalry. He was reburied with full military honors.

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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Wanderings
of an Aimless Mind

The Things
You Find
By Shelby Opperman
Contributing Writer
Do you ever really clear
out paperwork and clutter?
I keep thinking that I have
accomplished taming all
the paper in our house, and
then I find a stash of papers.
My plan was to have all
unnecessary files and papers completely organized,
discarded, and filed by age
55. I have seven months to
complete this task. I have
a good handle on mail that
comes in and do a mail purge and file
every few weeks. The amount of junk
mail is staggering, sometimes piling
up a bit. Filing has always been a big
deal to me. It is wonderful when you
can go right to an item when needed.
Though the pile sitting next to this
computer monitor is at least 2 high.
That is the pile for scanning, items to
be researched, and for upcoming bills
to be paid. I tackle those as needed.
In January, I plan to utilize the Neat
Machine I purchased a few years ago.
The Neat Machine scans and files automatically into categories. I cant wait
to use this for my husbands pool business paperwork. Most all of his paperwork is filed in the new file cabinet I
found at The Tobacco Basket Barn, but
I want to eventually have everything
stored in the computer.
My newest paperwork purge finally
led me first to an old steel file box that
has languished untouched for 53 years.
Yes, I said 53 years. The old steel box
was my Fathers and held papers from
the late 1940s to about 1962. Then the
second part of the purge was two plastic file boxes of my Mother-in-laws.
The third and final part of the purge
last week was of papers already filed
that were not needed anymore. Who
needs titles to vehicles sold or sent to
the junk yard? I, of course would not
throw out anything of family value.
My Mother-in-laws files were mainly
receipts and such, but there were also
files for the American legion, and for
her late husband.
Purging is not for the faint of heart.
Memories can be brought up from all
that paperwork and can make you a
little down. Such was the case with
the old steel file box. I had avoided it
not only for making me miss my Father who passed 35 years ago, but I
avoided it also for the smell of mildew
and old tobacco smoke that permeated
the papers. I had glanced in the box
occasionally over the years as it had

followed me from place

to place, but never looked
at each piece of paper.
Well, I found quite a few
neat things, and some that
made me feel so sad. One
of the neatest finds was the
original papers to our lot in
Golden Beach. My parents
purchased lot 310 on Dockser Drive on May 7th, 1956
for $695.00 with a down
payment of $5.00 and payments of $15.00 per month.
I loved that piece of property, and know I have written about it before. We didnt sell it until after my Father died in 1980. There
were also deeds from our two houses
in Clinton and another lot we owned by
Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton.
I found the prenatal check-up bill
and the hospital delivery bill from 1961
for me from the old Providence Hospital in D.C. with total charges of $31.95
and got a chuckle out of that wondering what all that would cost now. The
saddest file was the one full of yellow
receipts from the District Training
School in Laurel known infamously
as Forest Haven. Each yellow receipt
represented a $30 payment for the care
of my sister Carla May, #1733. As I
looked at the receipts, I thought how
hard it must have been for my Father
to write that check each week, wishing his oldest daughter was home and
normal, not living in a horrible institution. But that is what the doctors told
my parents to do.
So many things were in that box.
The best find was an application my
Mother filled out for The University
of Maryland in 1962. I had no idea she
wanted to study metallurgy, but understood when she listed her WWII work
record of working on tracer bullets and
gun sights at The Navy Yard. It sounds
like UM was going to accept her even
though she had to quit Oxon Hill High
School at age 15 in June, 1944. She
never went, but I was glad to find all
this information. I hope to share all
this information with my brothers during this holiday season and I hope that
all of you and your families enjoyed
lots of warm memories and good food
to share this Thanksgiving.
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to:
shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
or find me on facebook:
Shelby Oppermann

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Book Review

The Time
of Our Lives

by Peggy Noonan
c.2015, Twelve
$30.00 / $36.00 Canada
447 pages
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Contributing Writer
The view you have from where you sit
is a very good one.
You can see highs and lows, happy
things, and improvements to be made.
Some of what you spy makes you laugh,
while others give you pause or cause
concern. From where you sit, you can see
for miles and, as does Peggy Noonan in
her new book The Time of Our Lives,
you can see years into the past.
As a new college graduate in the
early 1970s, writer Peggy Noonan says
that she received an unplanned gift
from her first job at a CBS affiliate in
Boston: the newsroom was full of old,
semicurmudgeonly correspondents and
editors, and they taught me by reading,
editing and rewriting my hourly news
broadcasts. She learned how to clear
something up, change minds, and create stories.
From there she became a news gatherer, a speechwriter and author, and
in 2000, she was asked to write a column for the Wall Street Journal. When
a friend suggested a bound collection
of favorite works, Noonan began poring
through boxes.
Her first offering: the transcript of
a commencement address, in which
she spoke of being a Presidential
speechwriter.
Its heaven, she says simply, before
elaborating with tales of monumental
disasters, intuition, and working with
Ronald Reagan.
In this book, Noonan eulogizes
friends and the famous: Joan Rivers, of
whom Noonan says She had no edit
function, which in part allowed her gift
of warmth; the sweet and austere Jac-

queline Kennedy; writer Tennessee Williams; soldiers Alvin York and Audie
Murphy; and former President Reagan.
She shares her views on books, politics, and political scandals. She writes
lovingly of her city, post-September 11,
2001, and how New Yorkers dealt with
tragedy. She reflects on the Catholic
Church, and worshipping there.
And despite that many of these columns were penned years ago, Noonan
seems prescient at times. She writes
about safe rooms at college, immigration, Iraq, terrorism, having a common
language as a nation, and other topics
that were as relevant when written as
they are today.
And that last point, well, theres a surprise. Have we really been talking about
the same things for all these years? Author Peggy Noonan seems to indicate as
much, and in this memoir-essay-collection, she weighs in, too.
But first, starting with a brief look at
her own life and early career, Noonan
writes of former co-workers, elderly
aunts, and an America where parents
turned their children loose during the
day and didnt expect to see them until
dinnertime. She proceeds by remarking on life, events, and how things have
changed both politically and socially but
she doesnt rant. In The Times of Our
Lives, Noonan is obviously opinionated, but respectfully so. In todays culture
of divisiveness, that may come as welcome relief to some readers.
All in all, this book was a pleasure
to read and with short chapters, is easily browsable. Its a calm look at current
events and if youre plugged into those
topics, then The Times of Our Lives is
worth a view.

Did You Know?

New Years Resolutions

Historians believe New Years resolutions can be traced back thousands of

years to the ancient Babylonians, who
lived in a region of Mesopotamia now
known as Iraq. At the dawn of a new
year, the Babylonians would promise
their gods that they would return objects
they borrowed and pay any debts they
did not repay in the previous year. Babylonians believed keeping these promises
would bring them the gods favor in
the year ahead. Romans later adopted a
similar practice, promising Janus, their

god of beginnings and endings, that

they would conduct themselves well in
the coming year. Depictions of Janus
typically include two faces, which are
meant to symbolize his link to both the
past (looking back) and the future (looking ahead). Early Christians also had a
tradition similar to New Years resolutions, as they would spend the first day
of the new year reflecting on mistakes
they made in the past and resolving to
improve themselves and avoid making
such mistakes in the new year.

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