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Citizens Debate Golf
Cart Ordinance
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Residents in the northern portion of the
county for whom a special law was passed
in Annapolis to allow the use of golf carts
in communities of Golden Beach and
Patuxent Knolls debated the adoption of
an ordinance by county government so-
lidifying the practice.
The Commissioners of St. Marys
County heard arguments from citizens
for and against their use at a public hear-
ing Tuesday night at county ofces in
Leonardtown.
Bernie Owens, who lives on Beach
Drive, came out in support of their use.
I think its going to be a good thing,
Owens said.
He and others who supported the opera-
tions of golf carts stated that they helped
residents in close neighborhoods to travel
more easily and meet their neighbors.
Golf carts are also widely used during
community events there, supporters said.
Kathy Harris, though, said golf carts
would be in danger since many motor-
ists drive well above the speed limit in the
Golden Beach area.
The speed limit is posted at 30 miles
per hour, Harris said. But they blow past
me anyway, crossing over a double yellow
line.
Ive driven all through the community
MetroCast Purchase to
Conclude by New Year
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The purchase of the countys main cable
television and internet provider, Metro-
Cast, by Atlantic Broad Band, a subsidiary
of a Canadian communications company,
should be completed by early next year,
according to company representatives.
The deal is not scheduled to be com-
plete until the New Year, said Diane Car-
ragher with Matter Communications, a
public relations rm. Its still in the ac-
quisition stage.
The Town of Leonardtown has already
turned over its cable franchise agreement
with MetroCast over to the new owners,
however, as of Mondays town council
session, town representatives reported.
MetroCast operates in New Hampshire,
Maine, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Vir-
ginia, with a virtual monopoly on on-line
and cable services in St. Marys County.
The total cost of MetroCasts assets is
about $1.4 billion.
Commissioner Todd Morgan said the
commissioners have yet to be briefed on
the consequences of the deal for county
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and 90 percent of the intersections are un-
safe because of overgrown vegetation.
Further, she said, the operation of unin-
sured golf carts meant that personal insur-
ance premiums could go up for the entire
community.
Keith Harless, a Lexington Park resi-
dent, said the commissioners needed to
address the use of golf carts county wide.
Golf carts are common all over the
county, Harless told commissioners.
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The ordinance under consideration al-
lows the county commissioners to ap-
prove certain roads, already laid out in the
ordinance, for the use of golf carts begin-
ning Oct. 1.
The golf carts could be operated from
dawn to dusk, according to the proposed
ordinance, and must be equipped with
lighting devices as required by the State
Highway Administration.
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residents; in recent months elected leaders
had received complaints from residents at
public forums about the lack of cable and
internet services in the rural portions of
the county.
MetroCast representatives responded
that to lay new ber optic cables in such
areas would be too expensive for lack of
population density.
The option to run ber to more isolated
homes exists but at a high cost.
Some residents even called for a dis-
count for senior citizens or those whose
families had lived in the county for ex-
tended periods.
Morgan said Verizon had no ber in the
county, or at least not enough to provide
competing services to MetroCast.
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not aware whether the current franchise
agreement would allow for renegotiation
of terms for expanding services once new St. Marys County Calvert County
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Police: No Foul Play in
Missing Mans Death
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A man who died apparently while
kayaking at a cove near Piney Point has
been identied as Ronald Westereld.
St. Marys County sheriffs deputies
were alerted by Westerelds co-work-
ers that he was missing as of Monday
and his body was found in the water at
Tarkill Cove in St. Georges Creek.
A resident called the countys emer-
gency communication center to report
Attorney General Reacts
to Equifax Data Breach
I HAVE SOLD Maryland Attorney General Brian
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YOUR AREA
E. Frosh today issued the following
RECENTLY AND IN
statement regarding the Equifax data
breach, affecting approximately 143
THE LAST20 million Americans.
YEARS! [BC)
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My ofce has reached out to Equifax
and is seeking answers to understand
the circumstances that led to the breach.
Equifax must disclose the reasons for
the apparent delay between the breach
and the companys public announce-
ment, what protections the company
had in place at the time of the breach,
and why it appears to be attempting to
prot from its own negligence. We will
be closely monitoring the companys
response to ensure that Maryland con-
sumers are protected. I urge consumers
to take proactive and necessary steps to
prevent any misuse of their information,
while my ofce continues to investigate
this massive data breach.
On September 7, 2017, Equifax pub-
licized that the company experienced
a data breach. According to the com-
pany, the breach lasted from mid-May
through July of 2017. The data breach
exposed full names, Social Security
Numbers, birth dates, addresses, and
drivers license numbers. For another
209,000 consumers, it also included
credit card information.
The Equifax data breach puts con-
sumers at risk for new account fraud,
since it exposes personal information
necessary to open new accounts at any
point in the future. This information
can be used to take out loans, open new
credit accounts and other illegal and po-
tentially damaging actions.
purposes. Attorney General Frosh encourages
consumers to take the following steps:
- Check your credit reports from
all three of the major credit reporting
agencies: Equifax, Experian, and Tran-
sUnion. Reports can be obtained for
FREE by visiting www.annualcreditre-
the deceased man in the water Tuesday.
Westereld was transferred to the
Chief Medical Examiners Ofce in
Baltimore for an autopsy but police say
there are no apparent suspicious factors
in Westerelds death.
Anyone with additional information
is asked to call Det. Melissa Hulse at
301-475-4200 ext *1996 or by email at
Melissa.Hulse@stmarysmd.com.
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port.com. Unrecognizable accounts or
activity could indicate identity theft.
- Consider placing a credit freeze on
your les. A credit freeze makes it hard-
er for someone to open a new account
in your name. Keep in mind that credit
freezes must be obtained from each of
the credit reporting agencies, and cost
$5 from each credit agency. A credit
freeze wont prevent a thief from mak-
ing charges to your existing accounts,
such as debit and credit cards. Parents
or guardians of minor children may also
place a credit freeze on behalf of their
child. For more information on how
to obtain a credit freeze, please visit
http://www.marylandattorneygeneral.
gov/Pages/IdentityTheft/freezing.aspx
- Monitor your existing credit card
and bank accounts closely for changes
you do not recognize. Visit www.iden-
titytheft.gov/databreach to learn more.
Equifax appears to be offering con-
sumers one year of free credit monitor-
ing. However, Attorney General Frosh is
still analyzing the terms attached to that
offer, and cannot yet endorse consumers
exercising this option. Consumers who
go this route should be careful not to
accidentally sign up for Equifaxs paid
service. If you are asked to enter your
full Social Security Number, do not pro-
ceed. Their free offer only asks for your
last name and the last 6 digits of your
Social Security Number.
The Ofce of the Attorney General
recommends that consumers review
their account statements, online ac-
counts, and credit les regularly for
suspicious activity. If consumers feel
they have been harmed and want to le
a complaint, please call our Identity
Theft Unit at 1-888-743-0023, or visit
our website at www.marylandattorney-
general.gov.
From Ofce of Maryland
Attorney General.
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Fisheries Commissions
Dual Public Hearings Set
Amendments Opposed for Building Code Spending Questioned
The Commissioners of St. Marys
County will hold two public hearings
which may be of interest to you or
people you know. Both hearings are
to consider amendments to the St.
Marys County Building Code. Both
hearings will take place on Tuesday,
September 26 beginning at 6 p.m.
Both hearing will be held inside the
commissioners meeting room inside
the Chesapeake Building, 41770 Bal-
dridge Street in Leonardtown, MD.
The two proposed amendments can
be found at http://www.stmarysmd.
com/docs/PIO%20Public%20Hear-
ing%20Notices%20Shed%20&%20
Testing.pdf
Hearing 1: An amendment to ex-
empt sheds from 300 to 600 square
feet in area from building inspec-
tions. The amendment applies to the
shed structure itself. A building per-
mit will still be required to ensure
compliance with zoning regulations.
The Health Department will review
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the proposed location for setbacks
from a septic system and well. Sheds
that include plumbing or electricity
will require inspections from quali-
fied inspectors.
Hearing 2: An amendment to ex-
empt additions to one and two family
dwellings from testing for energy ef-
ficiency. Additions must comply with
the building code requirements for
energy efficient building materials
and techniques. Additions that pass
building inspections on the construc-
tion itself would not require testing
for energy efficiency or air leakage.
As a result of the evidence and
comments made at the public hear-
ings, changes may be made to the
proposed amendments.
If you have any questions, please
send an email to bill.hunt@st-
marysmd.com or call 301-475-4200
*1508.
From St. Marys County PIO
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The Potomac River Fisheries Commis-
sion, a cooperative body funded by both
Maryland and Virginia to promote the
improvement of fishing resources in the
eponymous river, has been taken to task
in an audit that notes its expenditures as
being potentially unsustainable.
The audit, compiled by the Common-
wealth of Virginia and reported here by
the Maryland Office of Legislative Audits,
shows that the commission lacked both
fully competent accounting personnel and
internal controls over its expenditures on
various projects to improve the shared
fishery.
The funding allocated to the commis-
sion in 2016 was a little over $800,000 but
over the last six years it has funded two
oyster growth projects that took up nearly
half its budget, according to the audit.
The commission decided to fund
two oyster preservation projects totaling
$400,000 over the past six years and did
not consider the toll these projects would
take on operating expenses, the audit
stated. They expected the programs to
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be self sustaining however, in addition to
funding the projects at $50,000 per year
each, the commission has also diverted
certain revenues, which were previously
used for operating expenses, for these
projects.
The report showed that the commis-
sions cash balance for 2016 was almost
nothing.
The audit stated the commission should
renew its focus on promulgating rules and
regulations and licensing for commercial
and recreational fishing.
The commission needs to research
ways to increase revenues and evaluate in
detail where they can reduce expenses,
according to the report. While the pres-
ervation of oyster populations is impor-
tant, concentrating all funding efforts in
this area without regard for other areas of
responsibility and the need for funds re-
main a viable going concern.
In response to the audit, the fisheries
commission stated it agreed with many
of the findings and realized the need to
address both revenues and costs associ-
ated with the operations of [the fisheries
commission.]
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NAS Pax River Sets
Noise Advisory for Night
Flights Sept 21-29
Communities surrounding the na-
val air station are advised that noise-
generating nighttime testing events
are scheduled to take place September
21, 2017 through September 29, 2017.
Test events are scheduled until 10 p.m.
Pilots at NAS Patuxent River will be
testing and training for realistic night
flight scenarios that are essential for
the precision and safety of our mili-
tary men and women and the success
Citizen Science Helps
Track Bay Dolphins
After years of studying dolphins and
their movements, Helen Bailey, a scien-
tist at the University of Maryland Cen-
ter for Environmental Sciences Chesa-
peake Biological Laboratory, wanted to
take her research to a new level.
She had anecdotal evidence that dol-
phins were visiting Chesapeake Bay in
the summer months, but little informa-
tion about why they were there, and
even less knowledge about when and
where. Earlier this summer, she oversaw
the launch of a web-based application to
kick-off Chesapeake DolphinWatch, a
of their mission. Residents may notice
increased noise levels due to these
operations.
As with all operations, NAS Patux-
ent River takes precautions to lessen
the impact of testing activities on the
community. For more information call
1-866-819-9028.
From Patrick Gordon,
NAS Patuxent River Communications
citizen science-driven project aimed at
helping her find some answers.
The app, which is free to use, invites
the general public to report dolphins
they see in the Bay by touching the loca-
tion on a map. Within the first month of
the launch, more than 1,300 users reg-
istered to use the Chesapeake Dolphin-
Watch app and reported roughly 700
sightings. Bailey and her team are work-
ing to individually verify each sighting.
From Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
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Digregorio
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Sheriffs office investigators have
charged a Mechanicsville man with
sexually abusing a young girl who was
in his custody for years.
According to an application for
charging documents filed against Wil-
liam Digregorio, 48, the victim came
to police and told of the alleged abuse
Sept. 5 at the sheriffs office.
She told police that the defendant
and her mother were never married
and that Digregorio was able to get
custody of her when the mother was
found incapable of taking care of the
then 7-year-old girl.
Murder Suspect Captured
in St. Marys
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
One of two men charged with a
stabbing murder in Calvert County
was arrested in California, Tuesday,
policereport.
Lamar Jefferson, 27, of Lusby was
taken into custody without incident
by tactical team members of the St.
Marys County Sheriffs Office, Calvert
policereported.
He was found at a residence in Cali-
fornia hours after the stabbing took
place on RopeKnot Lane Sept. 10, po-
lice stated.
His brother Jamar Jefferson, 27, of
Lusby was located at a residence on
Rousby Hall Road but apprehended
during a traffic stop later shortly after
beingidentified.
Both men have been charged with
murder and assault.
Thursday, September 14, 2017
By 1998 Digregorio and the 8-year-
old girl had moved to a residence on
All Faiths Church Road in Mechanic-
sville and by that time the defendant
had begun to have sexual intercourse
with her, she alleged to police.
She claimed the defendant would
show her pornographic films of both
adults and children during this time.
The victim told police that the abuse
took place two to four times a month
until she was 15 years old, charging
papers stated.
The victim told police that the abuse
occurred in several places around the
county.
Detectives set up a recorded con-
trolled call between Digregorio and
the victim where she confronted him
with the acts of alleged sexual abuse.
The defendant began to apologize
numerous times to her and never de-
nied the allegations, detectives wrote
in charging documents.
When detectives went to inter-
view Digregorio he refused to give a
statement and requested to speak to a
lawyer.
Digregorio faces three counts: one
of sexually abusing a minor, second-
degree sex offense and third-degree
sex offense.
The three charges could net a com-
bined sentence of 55 years in prison if
found guilty.
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Police believe the stabbings occurred
during a larger melee that day.
Police say that the victims of the stab-
bings, Devaughn Savoy, 29, and Javonte
Willett, 26, were rushed to medical
treatment after Calvert deputies arrived
on the scene of the assault.
Savoy died from his injuries at Cal-
vert Memorial Hospital, police reported,
while Willett remains in stable condi-
tion at Prince Georges Hospital Center.
The Calvert County Sheriffs Office
is asking anyone with any information
to please contact Det. Wells at 410-
535-2800 X2595 or email Det. Wells
at wayne.wells@calvertcountymd.gov.
You can also contact the Calvert County
Crime Solvers at 410-535-2880.
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10 Education The County Times
Inspiring Community Dialogue
Goal of Lecture Series
Dr. Christine Arnold-Lourie
The faculty at the College of South-
ern Maryland is a group of highly
educated experts, an intellectual re-
source. A new program starting this
fall, the CSM Faculty Excellence Lec-
ture Series: Provocations, is designed
to better share that resource with the
community.
As this series launches, two lectures
will be presented by CSM faculty each
semester, with the first by a history
professor on Sept. 15 and the second
by a communication adjunct faculty
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faculty and staff that really make this
an exceptional community college,
said CSM Vice President of Academic
Affairs Dr. Eileen Abel.The idea of
the lecture series originated with Abel,
who said it would be another way for
CSM to highlight excellence and inno-
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during the time frame of 1886-1896 in
which Arnold-Lourie will address the
causes of this kind of violence. The
United States has a long history of
extra-legal violence, as demonstrated
by the number of times communities
have resorted to lynching and by our
ongoing national debate over the place
of firearms in our society. Like many
Americans, I have wondered why this
is so, shesaid.
The second lecture in the Provoca-
tions series on Oct. 13 will be present-
ed by Dr. Sheri Dean Parmelee, who
has been an adjunct faculty member at
CSM since 2006. She teaches commu-
nication classes, including Introduc-
tion to Interpersonal Communication
and Introduction to Public Speaking.
She has also taught Freshman Com-
position, Business and Technical Writ-
ing and student success courses at the
college.
Parmelees lecture, House, M.D.,
and Indirect Communication: Provo-
cation to Thought, will reference the
television program, House, which
aired for eight seasons, from 2004 to
2012. Parmelee will discuss how in-
direct communication devices used in
the television show such as sarcasm,
metaphor and deception shape our
world views and provoke us to thought.
Parmelees dissertation, published in
2015, is a close textural analysis of
the television series, and her lecture
will stem from ideas formed from that
analysis.
Both lectures in the Provocations
series will be presented at the col-
leges La Plata Campus, with future
lectures being planned for the Leonar-
dtown, Prince Frederick and Regional
Hughesville campuses.
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Thursday, September 14, 2017
CSM Literary Series Makes
Connections Through Art
Jake Shore
College of Southern Maryland Pro-
fessor Neal Dwyer believes literature
is powerful. It can inspire, inform and
spark conversation, he said. It makes an
impact.
With this aim in mind, Dwyer, who
coordinates CSMs Connections Literary
Series, has scheduled readings by estab-
lished and emerging writers this fall to
give CSM students and the community
a particularly intimate way to experience
the power of the written word.
This fall, the series will showcase play-
wright and novelist Jake Shore on Oct.
13 at the Leonardtown Campus and Tim
Seibles, Poet Laureate of Virginia, on
Nov. 10 at the Prince Frederick Campus.
The writers will read from their work
and talk about themes that inspire them
and the writing process. The community
isinvited.
The series gives Southern Mary-
land audiences a chance to engage with
important issues of the day through the
works of some of our countrys most dy-
namic writers, Dwyer said. It brings
people together to share stories. Through
sharing stories we build community. This
series uses poems and stories and plays to
start conversations.
After a Connections reading by a poet
last year, a student approached Dwyer.
The student was an Iraq War veteran and
had faced some beyond-normal chal-
lenges. The veteran told Dwyer that the
poetry had saved him.
You cant get much better than that,
Dwyer said. When Southern Maryland
audiences get a chance to interact with
our visiting writers, lights go on. This
never gets old.
A third presentation in the falls Con-
nections events will feature Southern
Maryland writers reading poems and
stories selected for publication in the col-
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regional literary journal published twice
a year that features poems, stories, art-
work and photography of Southern Mary-
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from visiting writers. The community is
invited to attend this free reading and to
submit materials for consideration. Dead-
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 12 Feature
New CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy
An Exclusive County Times Interview
Dr. Maureen Murphy, CSM President
By Dick Myers
Editor
New College of Southern Maryland President Dr. Mau-
reen Murphy had her rst teaching job at a four-year col-
lege. But, that institution was having nancial problems
so she hooked on with a community college. It was an
epiphany. She thought, Who are these people who are
doing what I believe in?
Murphy has never looked back and has spent her entire
career since then in the community college arena as vice
president at Rappahannock and Wytheville community
colleges in Virginia and as president of San Jacinto Col-
lege South in Houston and Brookdale Community Col-
lege in New Jersey.
Murphy was interviewed at her ofce on CSMs La
Plata campus on Friday, Sept. 8 as Hurricane Irma was
beginning to set her sights on Florida. Dr. Murphy has
extensive experience with hurricanes, most recently with
the devastating Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey. It took
two and a half weeks to get her community college back
up and running
New Jersey, because it doesnt often get hurricanes,
wasnt prepared for Sandy, she said. But she says the
various campuses of College of Southern Maryland com-
municate well with each other so she believes CSM is
prepared should we get hit during the remainder of the
hurricane season. We have a pretty extensive consisten-
cy of operations, she said of the campuses in the three
counties.
One of the aspects of community colleges that attracted
Murphy to them was their business friendliness. Be-
cause we are closer to the local community we can affect
that (the local economy), she said.
She noted the cooperative arrangement between the
college and the Small Business Development Centers
(SBDC) in Southern Maryland. The Charles County
SBDC is located on the La Plata campus. The other two
counties have their SBDC ofces embedded in their
county economic development ofces.
One of the big employers in Southern Maryland is the
health services industry. The new Hughesville campus
will be the center for CSMs effort in that regard.
We are working closely with Dominion, Dr. Murphy
said about the about-to-open Calvert County Cove Point
LNG plant, although she said the company was planning
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to bring in some of its own people to work at the new
facility. Murphy is past president of the American Association
Of course, the Patuxent River Naval Air Station is the for Women in Community Colleges, an organization for
regions biggest employers. The colleges partnership with administrators, faculty and students. She believes that
NAVAIR helps train the workforce outside the gates for CSM is doing well in attracting female faculty. Women
the government contracting community, she said. That are well represented, she said.
includes ight simulation at the Leonardtown campus Murphy lives in St. Marys Couny with her husband
and a partnership with the University of Maryland UAS of 36 years Joseph McArdle. They have two grown sons,
program at the St. Marys County Airport. neither of whom embraced education careers. One is in
Murphy said she toured the UAS site this summer and information technology; the other is employed in the solar
was blown away by the knowledge of several CSM stu- energy eld.
dents who were interning there. One of the interns was McArdle was in nancial management in his previous
working on a system for search and rescue efforts. job which he left to join his wife in her new position. She
One of the initiatives in New Jersey that Murphy is said he may be looking for a new job but for now is en-
most proud of was the program that allows high school joying meeting people in their new home. She said the
students to attain a parallel AA degree from the commu- day before he played golf with Leonardtown Mayor Dan
nity college, not something that is now available at CSM. Burris.
She hopes to do the same thing at CSM but it will take Murphy has been spending her rst weeks at the helm
some time to arrange it with the school districts of the meeting with faculty in listening sessions. She said, I
three counties. She said they are receptive to the idea. want to know what kind of professional development they
The program in New Jersey was made possible through want. She also is revising the colleges three-year plan.
funding from a community benefactor. The program was What is she hearing from the faculty? For one thing,
geared to students whose families dont have an aca- they want to know about her. The curiosity factor is
demic culture. She said it would be nice to nd a similar high, she said. But also, There are some things that
benefactor in Southern Maryland to get such a program make me really optimistic, she said. That includes a
going locally. complete commitment to the school. She said they con-
The next building in the planning stages for CSM is a sider themselves to be part of a family.
third building for the St. Marys campus, Murphy said. People are proud to work here, she observed.
Thats an indication of the success of the Leonardtown
campus. She said the La Plata and Leonardtown cam- dickmyers@countytimes.net
puses are holding their own in student enrollment, with
Prince Frederick lagging a
little.
The Collee of Southern
Maryland, she said, has
been the victim of a good
economy. Full employment
means lagging community
college enrollments, as po-
tential students nd work
and lack the tine to attend
college. We are absolutely
cyclical, she said.
The college is doing a
pretty good job of attract-
ing minority students. It is
44 percent non-white. We
should be reecting our
community, she insisted.
But she admitted that its College of Southern Maryland President Dr. Maureen Murphy briefed members of the Maryland House Appro-
priations Committee about the College of Southern Maryland during the committees visit to St. Marys County
difcult to encourage Af- and stop at the Leonardtown Campus on Sept. 7. Photos provided by CSM.
rican-American males to
attend CSM. One problem
she said: They are less apt
to ask for help.
Role models can be the
key to encouraging them.
She said it was amazing to
see the light bulbs go on
when the young black males
meet a successful black
man in a particular eld.
In New Jersey Murphy
instituted a Minority Male
Conference to encourage
college enrollment That
program won national rec-
ognition from the Associa-
tion of Community College
Trustees. She hopes to
eventually have a similar
program at CSM.
CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy meets criminal justice student Seth Cable of Hollywood an the Wellness
and Aquatics Center at the Leonardtown Campus during the rst week of fall semester classes.
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 14 Fall Home & Garden
Home Improvement Projects for Your Fall To-Do List
Homeowners know that maintaining a home can be a
year-round job. No home is immune to wear and tear, and
homeowners who want to protect their real estate invest-
ments should try to stay two steps ahead to ensure their
homes do not succumb to the elements or become out-
dated and unappealing to prospective buyers.
Fall has become a season thats synonymous with
home improvement, but homeowners need not wait until
the leaves begin changing colors to start planning their
next projects. The following are a few items homeowners
can add to their fall home improvement to-do lists.
Roof inspection
Less precipitation tends to fall during the warmer
months than during the late fall and winter. As a result,
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homeowners may not be
aware of leaky roofs un-
til autumn has come and
gone. But waiting until
winter to inspect the roof
can prove disastrous, as
weather conditions will not
be conducive to inspection
and increased precipitation
may result in potentially
costly damage. Leaky roofs
can be easily identied by
looking for water stains on
interior ceilings. Once you
see a stain, you can climb
onto the roof to identify the
location of the leak and x
it before winter rains and
snowfall turn the problem
into something much larg-
er. Inspect your ceilings for
signs of leaking after a strong rainfall, and then address
any leaks immediately.
Gutter cleaning
While some homeowners prefer to delay their gutter
cleaning projects until late fall, those whose homes are
surrounded by trees may need to schedule two such proj-
ects. Gutters clogged with leaves and other debris can
cause serious roof damage, and that damage can extend
all the way inside a home. In addition, clogged gutters
make great nesting areas for insects or critters. Always
stand on a ladder when cleaning gutters, wearing gloves
to remove items by hand and dropping leaves and debris
into a trash can below. Standing on the roof and leaning
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over gutters greatly increases your risk of injury. If the
gutters are clear when you rst examine them in early
fall, you can wait until later in the season to give them
a complete and thorough cleaning. Once you have n-
ished clearing the gutters, you can use a hose to run water
through them and the downspouts to conrm everything
is functioning properly.
Window and doorway inspection
Before temperatures start dropping once again, home-
owners will want to inspect their windows and doorways
for leaks. Over time, cracks can develop around windows
and doorways, and while such cracks are rarely notice-
able when the weather outside is warm, they can be quite
obvious and very costly if they remain unsealed come the
start of winter. Cold air can enter a home through cracks
around windows and doorways, and many homeowners
who dont suspect leaks may respond by turning up the
thermostats in their homes. That can prove quite expen-
sive over a full winter. Choose a windy autumn day to
place a hand by windows and external doorways in your
home to see if you can feel drafts. If you can, seal these
cracks as soon as possible.
Patio cleanup
Patios are popular hangouts during spring and summer,
and that can result in a lot of wear and tear. Once you store
patio furniture for the winter, inspect your entire patio to
determine if it needs any refurbishing. While certain pa-
tio projects may be best left for spring, you can still clean
any stained areas around the grill and look for cracks in
the sidewalk that need to be addressed.
Preparing for fall home improvement projects ahead of
time can help homeowners complete projects in a timely
manner and ensures they wont be forced to brave the
winter elements when refurbishing their homes.
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Types of Firepits for Your Backyard Oasis
Outdoor entertaining areas are pop-
ular among homeowners, and firepits
are one of the most sought-after ad-
ditions to such spaces. In fact, a 2016
survey from the American Society
of Landscape Architects found that
fireplaces and firepits were the most
popular outdoor design element in
2016. Various styles are available to
homeowners who want to add firepits
to their backyards, and choosing the
right type may come down to budget,
the amount of yard space available or
even personal preference.
Wood firepit: As their name sug-
gests, wood firepits burn wood, which
may appeal to homeowners who al-
ready have wood-burning fireplaces
inside their homes. Because they dont
require homeowners to tap into gas
lines, wood firepits are generally easy
to set up and install, and many home-
owners prefer the aesthetic appeal of
crackling wood and flames thats syn-
onymous with wood firepits.
Gas firepit: Gas firepits are touted
for their convenience, as they dont re-
quire homeowners to carry wood and
build fires. Upon being connected to
a gas source, gas firepits provide fire
at the click of a switch. Gas firepits
are also appreciated for their safety,
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as there is little or no risk that flames
from gas firepits will grow too large
and become difficult to control.
Gas fire tables: Gas fire tables
might be ideal for those homeown-
ers whose sense of decor favors more
modern looks. Gas fire tables come
in a variety of shapes and sizes and,
like gas firepits, theres no need to
struggle with lighting a fire or carry-
ing firewood.
Tabletop firepits: Homeowners,
condominium or apartment dwellers
with limited backyard space may want
to consider the convenience of tabletop
firepits. Restaurants may use tabletop
firepits in their outdoor seating areas
because they provide warmth and am-
biance without taking up much space.
Tabletop firepits fueled by gas will not
need to be connected to a gas source,
which may appeal to consumers who
want something thats simple as well
as small.
Fire urns: While they might not
technically qualify as firepits, fire urns
provide a similar effect as firepits.
Fire urns are typically gas-powered
and may be an ideal choice for home-
owners who are looking for a unique,
awe-inspiring feature for their outdoor
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Fall Leaf Cleanup Made Easy
Apple pie, pumpkins and blooming
chrysanthemums are symbols of au-
tumn. But nothing signals the arrival
of fall more than the millions of leaves
that begin to cascade from the trees as
the temperaturesdip.
Many people feel nothing is more
beautiful than the yellow, red, purple,
and orange leaves that coat neighbor-
hoods and countrysides each fall. But
in spite of their beauty, leaves might
be a nuisance to homeowners tasked
with removing the growing piles of
them from their lawns. Those with
large oak and maple trees in front of
their homes understand the seemingly
endless work of leaf removal.
As the days begin to grow shorter
and colder, these changes trigger a
hormone release in trees, prompting
them to drop their leaves. This chemi-
cal message causes the formation of
abscission cells where the leaf stem
meets the branch, say botanists at the
Missouri Botanical Garden. So rather
than merely dropping off of trees when
the wind blows, the leaves actually fall
off deliberately.
Left untouched, fallen leaves can
contribute to lawn problems such as
poor aeration, mold growth and mois-
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staining on driveways and walkways. Work with the wind. Rake in the di- the job than if you tried to do it all at
Prompt removal can help prevent any rection the wind is blowing and down- once. Keep in mind that leaves will
problems. To make faster and easier hill if your property slopes. This way continue to fall throughout the season
work of leaf removal, keep these tips it will be easier on you, and you wont and you may need to spend a few days
in mind. be working against Mother Nature. removing leaves from your yard.
Mow over thin leaf coverage. If Spread out the job. Do not attempt Removing leaves is a large part of
only a few leaves have fallen, use a to remove all fallen leaves in a single fall home maintenance. Employ these
mulching mower to shred the leaves day. Schedule a few cleaning days dur- tips to make this task less strenuous.
until they are small enough that they ing the season to make lighter work of
wont suffocate the lawn. The small
pieces will decompose in the lawn, re-
introducing nutrients as aresult.
Use an ergonomic leaf rake. Ergo-
nomic rakes can prevent back and arm
pain, much in the way that ergonomic
shovels do when shoveling snow.
Invest in a quality leaf blower. Us-
ing a rake is good exercise, but home-
owners with large properties might
want to use a leaf blower. These ma-
chines can dislodge leaves from bush-
es and hard-to-reach crevices, and
they work faster than rakes.
Use a tarp. Rake or blow leaves
onto a tarp and then drag the tarp to
the curbside or to the back of a truck
for proper disposal. Special leaf scoo-
pers enable you to grab more leaves if
they need to be picked up and trans-
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Protect Pipes from
Freezing This Winter
Freezing pipes are a concern for
homeowners who live in cold climates.
When temperatures dip below freez-
ing, the risk that pipes will freeze rises.
Should a pipe burst, the damage that re-
sults can be extensive and costly.
Any pipe can freeze, but those that
are directly exposed to the cold are the
most vulnerable. These include pipes
that feed outdoor hoses, swimming pool
supply lines, pipes in unheated indoor
rooms (i.e., basements or garages), and
any pipes that run close to the outdoors
through uninsulated walls. Water ex-
pands as it freezes, and that expansion
can place pressure on whatever is trying
to contain it including pipes.
To avoid serious damage, homeown-
ers need to prepare for the arrival of
colder weather and be smart about how
they protect pipes.
Drain water from swimming pools
and water sprinkler supply lines prior
to the onset of cold weather. Drain wa-
ter before freezing temperatures arrive,
and dont forget to drain outdoor garden
hoses and store them inside after water-
ing season has come and gone.
Close indoor water valves that feed
outdoor spigots/bibs. Open the spigot
outside to allow water to drain out. Keep
the outside valve open so that any water
that has accumulated will continue to
Fall Lawn Care Tips
Spring and summer may be the seasons
most often associated with landscaping
and lawn care, but tending to lawns and
gardens is a year-round job. If lawn and
garden responsibilities dip considerably
in winter, then fall is the last signicant
chance before the new year that home-
owners will have to address the landscap-
ing around their homes.
Fall lawn care differs from spring and
summer lawn care, even if the warm tem-
peratures of summer linger into autumn.
Homeowners who want their lawns to
thrive year-round can take advantage of
the welcoming weather of fall to address
any existing or potential issues.
Keep mowing, but adjust how you
mow. Its important that homeowners con-
tinue to mow their lawns so long as grass
is growing. But as fall transitions into
winter, lower the blades so the grass is cut
shorter while remaining mindful that no
blade of grass should ever be trimmed by
more than one-third. Lowering the blades
will allow more sunlight to reach the grass
in the months ahead.
Remove leaves as they fall. Much like
apple-picking and foliage, raking leaves is
synonymous with fall. Some homeowners
may wait to pick up a rake until all of the
trees on their properties are bare. However,
allowing fallen leaves to sit on the ground
for extended periods of time can have an
adverse effect on grass. Leaves left to sit
on the lawn may ultimately suffocate the
grass by forming an impenetrable wall that
deprives the lawn of sunlight and oxygen.
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their grass, even if there are plenty left to
fall still hanging on the trees.
Repair bald spots. Summer exacts a
toll on lawns in various ways, and even
homeowners with green thumbs may end
up with a lawn lled with bald spots come
September. Autumn is a great time to re-
pair these bald spots. Lawn repair mixes
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so you know which amendments to add
after the ground has been aerated. Gar-
dening centers and home improvement
stores sell soil testing kits that measure the
pH of soil, but homeowners who want to
test for nutrients or heavy metals in their
soil may need to send their samples to a
lab for further testing.
Fall lawn care provides a great reason
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Address Air Leaks to Potential Indicators of

Save Energy and Money Roof Trouble
Rising energy costs coupled with
the continued adoption of eco-friendly
lifestyles are two factors driving home-
owners to seek ways to reduce energy
consumption in their homes. Reducing
energy consumption is reason enough
for many homeowners to make changes
around the house, but saving energy
sometimes means saving substantial
amounts of money as well.
Energy-efficient appliances and eco-
friendly building materials can help
homeowners reduce energy consump-
tion. But homeowners looking for ad-
ditional ways to cut cooling and heating
costs can address air leaks around the
house to make their homes more energy
efficient.
Identify air leaks around windows
and doorways. Autumn is a great time
of year to identify air leaks. Fall, and
particularly late fall, tends to be char-
acterized by cold air that makes it
easy to detect air leaks. Feel for leaks
around windows and doorways, ideally
conducting such tests on cold, windy
days when you can quickly detect if air
is flowing in from the outside. Leaks
around windows and doors waste en-
ergy because the interior of the home is
either colder (in the winter) or warmer
(in the summer) than it needs to be,
prompting homeowners to turn up their
thermostats or rely more heavily on air
conditioning units.
Look for leaks elsewhere around
the house. While windows and door-
ways are where many leaks are found,
leaks also may be found around plumb-
ing, electrical fixtures and dryer vents.
Inspect such areas by feeling for drafts
or looking for signs that insects and
critters might beentering.
Look up and down. Evidence of
air leaks may be noticeable on both
the floor and the ceiling. Dirty spots
on carpeting and the ceiling may be
indicative of air leaks at interior wall/
ceiling joints and wall/floor joists. Fix-
ing such leaks may be as simple as ap-
plying some caulk.
Go with gaskets. The United States
Department of Energy recommends
installing foam gaskets behind outlet
and switch plates on walls. Outlets and
switch boxes on exterior walls provide
another place for air to leak into a home
and drive up energy costs. Properly in-
stalled gaskets can cut back on air infil-
tration, providing an inexpensive way
to save energy andmoney.
With regard to home repairs, home-
owners may be able to delay some proj-
ects until the weather permits or they
find room in their budgets. But other
areas, including the roof, may demand
immediate action.
Few homeowners give the roofs of
their homes much thought until a prob-
lem arises. But learning to recognize
potential indicators of roof trouble can
help homeowners prevent potentially
drastic situations down the road.
Light: Homeowners with attics in
their homes can inspect the ceilings in-
side the attic for signs of holes or leaks.
Light peering through the top of the
house indicates a hole or leak, as does
stains or streaks on the ceiling.
Worn shingles: Shingles should lie
flat against the roof, so any that appear
to be buckling or turning up are dam-
aged and in need of repair. A single
damaged shingle does not require a full
roof replacement, but inspect all the
shingles nonetheless. Another indicator
of shingle problems can be found when
cleaning downspouts or gutters. If the
gutters and downspouts contain lots
of shingle granules, the roof may soon
need to be replaced.
Moss: Moss on a rooftop may give a
home character, but that added character
is costly. Shady areas of a roof can be
susceptible to the growth of moss and
fungi because moisture can be trapped
in such areas. If possible, remove moss
or fungi from a roof with a stiff brush
or hire a professional to do the job in-
stead. Moss may come back even after
brushing it off, so homeowners should
keep an eye on areas of their roofs that
get little sunlight. In addition, trapped
moisture can be very harmful to a roof,
so it may be wise to exercise caution and
have roofs with mold or fungi growths
inspected.
Age: Another indicator of roof trou-
ble may be the age of the roof. Even if
there are no visible signs of damage,
homeowners whose roofs have some
years under their belt may want to con-
sider replacing them. Asphalt shingle
roofs typically have life expectancies of
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be replaced after 20 years.
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moist during the summer months.
STEP 2: Bin design You can purchase a ready
made bin or build one yourself out of basic mate-
rial(s). The simplest enclosure made of 3 wide,
1 wire mesh, formed into a 3 diameter circle,
securing the ends to one another using wooden
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STEP 3: Filling the bin All organic matter,
things that were once alive or come from living
things is compostable. This includes yard waste
such as leaves and grass clippings, kitchen
wastes such as fruit and vegetable leavings, cof-
fee grounds, tea leaves, egg shells, etc. DO NOT
compost animal products such as meat, bones,
fat, grease or pet feces.
STEP 4: Ecient composting Any combination
of organic materials will eventually degrade. For
a higher quality product, use a mixture of com-
patible material. Rule-of-thumb, mix equal parts
of BROWN (dry leaves, straw, sawdust, etc.) with
GREEN (grass clippings, garden weeds, kitchen
scraps) ingredients and shred or cut larger mate-
rials for quick composting. Keep kitchen scraps
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STEP 7: Turn the pile Composting works best
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two possible problems: too much GREEN, or
not enough oxygen. In either case, immediately
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problem is too much GREEN, add more BROWN
material(s). An overly wet pile may also cause
bad odors, if so, use less water.
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Stay safe
around
power lines
As we slide into fall, many
people are finishing projects
around the house and
yard in preparation for the
coming winter months. Its
important to stay safe and
be aware of overhead
power lines. Look up.
Never climb power poles
or transmission towers.
Never climb trees near
power lines.
Keep equipment away
from overhead lines when
carrying ladders, pool
skimmers, and pruning tools.
If you are doing work close
to power linessuch as
trimming trees, working
on your roof, or doing
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keep yourself, your ladder
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Thursday, September 14, 2017 The County Times Obituaries 21

In Remembrance
The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.

Charles Raphael Britches
Carroll
Charles Raphael
Britches Carroll,
89 of Lexington
Park (Bay Forest),
died on Thursday,
September 7, 2017 at
MedStar St. Marys
Hospital, Leonard-
town, MD.
He was born August 17, 1928 in Damer-
on, MD. He was the son of the late James
W. and Mary Elizabeth Trossback Carroll.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Doug-
las Carroll of Lexington Park; his chil-
dren: James Sparky Carroll (Diane
Marie) of Columbus OH, Jane Cookie
Duncan (Dan) of Hazlehurst, MS, Patsy
Anne Patty Carroll Lettau (Donnie)
of Lexington Park, MD, Julianna Juli
Miller (Steve) of Lexington Park, MD;
daughter-in-law, Rebecca Carroll of Lex-
ington Park, MD; 12 grandchildren, 17
great grandchildren with two more on the
way; and his brother, Richard W. Dick
Carroll (Dolly) of Dameron, MD.
In addition to his parents, he is prede-
ceased by his rst wife, Arrah Jane Pat
Saunders Carroll; son, John Francis Car-
roll of Lexington Park; and his brother,
John Francis Carroll of Oxford, PA.
Family will receive friends on Satur-
day, September 16, 2017 from 10:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m., with a Memorial Service
celebrated at 12:00 p.m. at Brinseld Fu-
neral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road,
Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will
Anthony F. Knobel (Kimberli) of Purcell-
ville, VA; and her granddaughter Amanda
J. Knobel of Great Mills, MD.
Family will receive friends on Fri-
day, September 15, 2017 from 5:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service at
7:00 p.m. at the Brinseld-Echols Funeral
Home, 30195 Three Notch Road Char-
lotte Hall, MD 20622. Interment will be
private. Memorial contributions may be
made to Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue
Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD
20659
Lt. Col. Robert A. Maddox
Lt. Col. Robert A. BobMaddox,
USAF, Ret., 87, of St Marys City passed
away September 8, 2017, at Christiana
Hospital in Newark, DE.
Bob was born May 30, 1930 in Wash-
ington, D.C. to the late Alvin Scott Mad-
dox and Marjorie Southworth Maddox.
Following graduation from Anacos-
tia HS in 1949 Bob joined the USNR at
Anacostia Naval Air Station. In 1955 he
was commissioned a Second Lieutenant
in the United States Air Force, during his
20-year career, he rose to the rank of Lt.
Colonel. Bob was a Senior Command Pi-
lot with over 5000 ying hours including
combat in South East Asia. His decora-
tions include the Bronze Star, Meritorious
Service Medal and the Air Medal with
three Oak Leaf Clusters. Following his air
force career he was an owner of Fairfax
Glass Co. in Falls Church, VA. His hob-
bies included sailing and woodworking,
but his main focus in later years has been
gathering with family at Rosecroft on the
CDR. Donald Ernest Beck
CDR. Donald
Ernest Beck, USN,
Retired, 81, of Lex-
ington Park, MD
passed away August
31, 2017 at his home
surrounded by his
loving family.
Born on March 4,
1936, he grew up on
a farm in Fremont,
NE to the late Ernest and Daisy Beck.
Don graduated from Fremont High
School. After high school he attended the
University of Nebraska, where he partici-
pated in the Navy Reserve Ofcers Train- Virginia Beach, VA, and Steve Lucas of
ing Corps (ROTC) program. Upon gradu-
ation in 1957, he was commissioned as a
Naval Ofcer and attended ight school,
earning his wings as a Naval Aviator.
During his distinguished 26-year ca-
reer, he graduated from Naval Test Pi-
lot School (TPS), served on the staff at
TPS, was a renowned helicopter pilot,
served three tours of duty at sea, worked
at NASA Headquarters, and spent his last
eight years with the Aviation Board of
Inspection and Survey at NAS Patuxent
River, MD, retiring at the rank of Com-
mander in 1983.
After retiring from the Navy, Don be-
gan an extremely successful 15-year ca-
Caring for the Past
reer as a representative for USPA&IRA
(now known as First Command Financial
Planning), helping military families on
their road to nancial independence. He
was known as Mr. Consistency, having
set a company record by being a top pro-
ducer for 12 straight years.
In addition to his beloved wife, Barba-
ra, Don is also survived by his children:
Nancy Van Houten of Louisville, KY,
Carolyn Wetsch (Eric) of Louisville, KY,
and Doug Beck (Becky) of Leonardtown,
MD; 8 grandchildren; brother-in-law, Dal-
las Schroeder, sister-in-law, Nola Beck;
step-children: Jennifer Pace (Shane) of
Seattle, WA, Greg Chapman (Jessica) of
Portland, OR; 6 step-grandchildren; and
many extended family and friends. In ad-
dition to his parents, he is also preceded
in death by his daughter, Susan Beck, and
siblings, Betty Shannahan, Jean Schro-
eder, and Robert Beck.
In lieu of owers, memorial contribu-
tions may be made to First Saints Commu-
nity Church, c/o Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box
95, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinseldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinseld Funeral
Home, P.A.

Planning for the Future

follow at St. James Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made St. Marys river in the home he built and
to Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. shared with his beloved wife, Jean (nee
Box 456, Ridge, MD 20680. McWilliams), with whom he shared 62
Condolences to the family may be wonderful years.
made at www.brinseldfuneral.com. In addition to his wife, Bob is survived Traditional Funerals, Cremation Services, Memorial Church Services,
Arrangements by the Brinseld Funer- by two children: Robert N. Maddox (Kay) Direct Burials, Monuments, Unlimited with Commitment Through After Care.
al Home, P.A. of Spartanburg, SC, and Barbara Gard-
ner (Glenn) of Fairfax, VA; and a brother
Mary C. Knobel Michael Reese (Ruth) of Fairfax, VA. He
Mary C. Knobel, also leaves his grandchildren: Robert W.
81, of Mechanics- Maddox (Bridget), Kyle Hebson (Nikki)
ville, passed peace- and Kristi Nojaim (Ricky); step-grandson,
fully on Wednes- Aaron Corn (Laura); and his great grand-
day, Sept. 6, 2017 children: Ainsley Maddox, Raegan Mad-
at Washington Ad- dox, Harper Jean Nojaim, Garret Corn
ventist Hospital. and Olivia Corn as well as many extended
Mary was born in family and friends.
Washington D.C. on A Funeral Service will be celebrated
June 3, 1936 to the on Monday, September 25, 2017, at two
late Ethel and John oclock at Trinity Episcopal Church, 47477
Wheatley. Trinity Church Road, St. Marys City,
Mary attended St. Marys School of MD. Inurnment will follow in the church

Bryantown and worked for Keller Bus
Service for many years. She was an avid
community service member for 4-H, Me-
chanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad Aux. and
Catholic Daughters. She enjoyed baking,
sewing, gardening, traveling and spend-
ing time with her two grandchildren and
family.
Mary is survived by her husband of 61
years, Anthony Knobel Sr; her daughter
Antonia Marie Knobel of Hughesville,
MD; her son Anthony Knobel Jr. (Ange-
la) of Mechanicsville, MD; her grandson
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yard.
In lieu of owers, memorial contribu-
tions may be made to Trinity Church or
the Bethany Beach Rescue Squad.
Condolences to the family may be made FAMILY-OWNED & OPERATED
at www.brinseldfuneral.com
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Pet of the Week
MEET WELLINGTON
Hi, my name is Wellington and
I was walking the streets ALL
ALONE when a good Samaritan
stopped to see if I was OK. When
they opened the car door, I jumped
right in! They brought me to the
shelter in the hopes that my family
was looking for me, but no luck. No
one has come looking for me. I am
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Habitat for Humanity,
Christmas in April Aid Veteran
Dan Muchow, owner of Mold Re-
mediation Services, contacted Patux-
ent Habitat for Humanity about some
needed repairs to a clients home where
he was working. George Somerville, a
WWII Army veteran, required several
critical home repairs.
Somervilles home suffered water
damage over the years resulting in the
deterioration of the oor and subooring
in the kitchen, and the need for replace-
ment windows in several areas of his
home. Patuxent Habitat for Humanitys
Veteran Critical Home Repair Program
is designed to help veterans with such
needs as the new ooring and windows.
However, theagency was not able to
provide Somerville with all the required
repairs and maintenance he needed.
Through the collaborative efforts of
Christmas in April Calvert County,
Exelon Militaries Actively Connected
E*MAC, PAX NAS CPOAs, Great Mills
Trading Post, Harvest Fellowship Pres-
byterian Church, Patuxent High School
ROTC, and several volunteers we were
able make a difference in the life of this
veteran. The collective efforts resulted
in making Somervilles home safer and
Thursday, September 14, 2017
more secure. He now has a home where
he will be able to age in place with the
dignity he and all veterans deserve.
If you know of a veteran in need of
critical home repairs please call Laurie
Walker at 301-863-6227 x 16. If you
would like to make a donation please
visit our website @ www.patuxenthabi-
tat.org.
The Patuxent Habitat for Human-
ity Veteran Critical Repair Program is
designed to repair homes for military
veterans and their families. The pro-
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laurie@patuxenthabitat.org for more
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Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-7pm, Sat. 8am-6pm, Sun. 9am-6pm Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30-6, Sat. 7:30-3, Closed Sundays
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Vernon 5pc Chat Set
Regular retail $799
Sale retail

$498.88

a l
Fall Clearance Sale!

Hammock w/Canopy
Regular retail $99.99
SOutlet on
easCenter Concord Sling Swing
Regular retail $199
Sale retail

$98.88
Sale retail

$48.88 Mckays Plaza, Charlotte Hall

Lawn & Patio

Furniture
at outlet discount pricing!

301-884-8682 | 301-274-0615 Key Largo Arm Chair,

Sunday Closed, Monday 10 am 6 pm, Tuesday Left or Right
Closed, Wednesday Saturday 10 am 6 pm Regular retail $220
Sale retail

$128.88
** While Supplies Last **

Lisbon Inside Rocker

Regular retail $250
Sale retail Lisbon 3pc Section Set

$178.88
Regular retail $699
Sale retail

$398.88

Vernon 7pc Dining Set Napa 3pc Deep Chat Set Barcelona 5pc Dining Set Capetown Adirondack Chair
Regular retail $899 Regular retail $349 Regular retail $749 Regular retail $219
Sale retail Sale retail Sale retail Sale retail

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 26 Calendars The County Times Thursday, September 14, 2017

Community Calendar until the Queen of Hearts is found.

To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.

Thursday, September 14
MedStar St. Marys Hospital Job
Fair
25500 Point Lookout Rd. Leonardtown,
Maryland 20650
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come Grow Your Career With Us!
MedStar St. Marys Hospital is hosing a
job fair for Registered Nurses, Nursing
Technicians and Respiratory Thera-
pists. We invite you to learn more about
joining the MedStar team! MedStarSt-
Marys.org. 301-475-6018. On-the-spot
interviews for experienced and quali-
ed candidates.
Friday, September 15
First command Golf Classic
Wicomico Shores Golf Course, 35794
Aviation Yacht Club Road, Mechanic-
sville, MD 20659
9:00 AM
Bring a friend for a day of gol ng fun
for a great cause. This will be a 4-per-
son scramble with awards for men and
womens longestdrive, closest to the pin
on all par 3s, longest putt plus cash priz-
es for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Mulligans
and 50/50 available for purchase. 100%
of the net proceeds benet the VFW in
support of all veterans and their fami-
lies.7:30 a.m. Registration (Donuts &
Coffee). 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start. $80
entry fee Includes door prizes, green
fees, cart, beer/soda on thecourse,
goodie bag and lunch. For more infor-
mation or sponsorship opportunities
please contact Sean Hill, 301.904.4957
or Jennifer Brooks, 301.751.9160 or jn-
brooks@ rstcommand.com.
SMS Queen of Hearts
American Legion Post 255 Ridge, MD
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us every Friday from 4-7pm at
the American Legion in Ridge, Mary-
land to nd the Queen of Hearts. A $1
ticket enters you in a chance to pick
the Queen of Hearts from a deck of 54
cards. The jackpot builds each week
Proceeds benet St. Michaels School
through a scholarship program run by
the Archangel Scholarship Foundation.
Food and drink available.
TEXAS HOLDEM TOURNAMENT
VFW Post 2632, 23282 Three Notch Rd.
7:00 PM
NO LIMIT TEXAS HOLDEM TOUR-
NAMENT. $50 Buyin ($40 Prize Pool
+ $10 Charity). Optional $10 Add-On
(Receive an extra $1000 and 50/50 En-
try). Sign In is from 6:20 PM to 6:45
PM, Tournament starts at 7PM. Early
Bird Bonus: Register and PAY by 6:45
PM and receive an extra $500. Pre-
registration is encouraged, but not re-
quired. We will accept late players until
the end of the 1st break. (~1 hour). One
Re-Entry is available until the end of
the rst break. If you decide to re-en-
ter, you will receive a full starting chip
stack and be re-seated; you are treated
as a new player entering the tourna-
ment eld, with a full buy-in added to
the prize pool with each re-entry. Pay-
outs are determined by the number of
entries. With 50100 players 9 plac-
es paid. The public is welcome. Must
be 18 or older to play. Side games are
available. For more information or to
pre-register contact Brian at poker@
vfw2632.com or 240-925-4000
Saturday, September 16
Seasonal Farmers Market
Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley
Lane, Hollywood, MD 20636
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Check sotterley.org for details.
PAX River Rugby 2017 Fall Season
Home Opener
24580 Clarkes Landing Ln. Hollywood,
MD 20636
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pax River Rugby will be hosting the
Mens Baltimore Flamingos and Wom-
ens Maryland Stingers. The Womens
Match will kickoff at 11:00 a.m., with
the Mens Match following at 1:00 p.m.
Pax River Youth Rugby will be sup-
porting by selling hotdogs, chips, and
refreshments. All proceeds will be
funded to the Youth Club. This will be
a great opportunity for the community
to come out and see how the sport is
played, and support Rugby in Southern
Maryland! We look forward to seeing
you on the pitch! FIFTEEN AS ONE!
SoMD Am. Legion 221 Pork & Beef
Sandwich Sale
American Legion Post 221; 21690
Colton Pt. Rd.; Avenue, MD
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
American Legion Post 221 is sponsor-
ing a pork loin and beef sandwich sale.
Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ
beef sandwiches will be sold on both
Saturday and Sunday at American Le-
gion Post 221 @ 21690 Coltons Point
Rd (Rt. 242), in Avenue, MD. The event
will be from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and
sandwiches will cost $7.00 each. Call
(301) 884-4071 for further information.
Tell them you heard about the event
on the SoMD Internet Calendar :-0).
Also check out our website at: www.
alpost221.webs.com/.
A Taste of St. Mary s
Leonardtown Square
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us on the square in historic Leon-
ardtown, MD for the St. Marys County
Chamber of Commerces A Taste of
St. Marys. Free admission. Samples
of area restaurant and catering vendors
available for purchase. Free activities
for the kids, classic car show, music,
chance to win gift certicates from
participating vendors, and more. Go
to smcchamber.com for more info. We
hope to see you there!
Mechanicsville Moose Lodge Hold
em Tournament n Poker Night
Mechanicsville Moose Lodge, Mechan-
icsville Md 20659
4:00 PM
Buy in $75.00, 25 Minute Blinds,
$12,000 in tournament chips, pay $5.00
xtra for $3,000 in tournament chips
(optional). CALL TO RESERVE SEAT
240-210-3187 CHRIS. 301-481-6318
Ron
Quarter Auction Benet
St. Michaels School, 16566 Three
Notch Road, Ridge, MD
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join the Fun Bunch & Friends team as
we host a quarter auction to benet.
Paddles are $3 each or 2 for $5. Con-
cessions, cash bar, 50/50 rafe and
more! For more information, visit our
Facebook page at Quarter Auctions in
SOMD. For reservations call 240-416-
4224 or 410-474-2958.
Bingo Every Saturday Mother Cath-
erine Academy
33883 Chaptico Road Mechanicsville
Md 20659
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
SATURDAY NIGHT BINGO! Doors
open at 5 pm. Early Birds start at 6:30
pm. Regular Games start at 7:00 pm.
$10 admission (includes one regular
book).
Progressive Money Ball! Door
prizes. Concessions: Weekly spe-
cials along with regulars Pizza,
Cheeseburgers,Hamburgers,Hot dogs
and French Fries. Pull Tabs 1000.00
dollar payouts with some having mul-
tiple winners. Down lines and 3 Balls!
$50 Early Birds. Either/Or Blackout
100.00. Call 301-884-3165 for more
information. Visit our website www.
mothercatherine.org for Jackpot and
Moneyball update
Swing and Ballroom Dance
Little Flower School, Route 5, Great
Mills
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fall into the season with some new
dance steps! Well teach a beginner-
level dance lesson from 7-8 p.m. fol-
lowed by dancing to music of all kinds
from 8-11 p.m. No experience required!
Singles always welcome! ***Bring a
snack to share; water will be provid-
ed.*** Cost: $10 per person. The dance
is sponsored by the Knights of Colum-

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bus of Holy Face Church. For more
information, e-mail somdballroom@
gmail.com or call 315-250-5110. Follow
us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
SoMdBallroom/.
Sunday, September 17
Celebrate Constitution Week!
Harmony Hall Chapter NSDAR
8:00 AM
Join Harmony Hall Chapter NSDAR by
celebrating Constitution Week Septem-
ber 17-23. In 1955, the National Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
petitioned Congress with a resolution;
this week of observance for the founda-
tion of the American form of govern-
ment was signed into law by President
Dwight D. Eisenhower on August 2,
1956. George W. Bush ofcially de-
clared the inception of Constitution
Week in 2002. The commitment of the
NSDAR is to encourage study and edu-
cate the public about the Constitution,
which was adopted by the American
Congress of the Confederation on Sep-
tember 17, 1787. Ring your bells at 4 pm
Sunday September 17th! Read the Con-
stitution and celebrate our freedom!!!
SoMD Am. Legion 221 Pork & Beef
Sandwich Sale
American Legion Post 221; 21690
Colton Pt. Rd.; Avenue, MD
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
American Legion Post 221 is sponsor-
ing a pork loin and beef sandwich sale.
Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ
beef sandwiches will be sold on both
Saturday and Sunday at American Le-
gion Post 221 @ 21690 Coltons Point
Rd (Rt. 242), in Avenue, MD. The event
will be from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and
sandwiches will cost $7.00 each. Call
(301) 884-4071 for further information.
Tell them you heard about the event
on the SoMD Internet Calendar :-0).
Also check out our website at: www.
alpost221.webs.com/.
Drive Thru Chicken Dinner
Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department
28165 Hills Club Road Mechanicsville,
MD 20659
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
1/2 Fried Chicken Dinner $14. Green
Beans, Red Potatoes, Applesauce, Roll
& Brownie. All proceeds benet the
Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department
Ladies Auxiliary.
Kids Fishing Tournament
Long Point, Waterview Drive, Golden
Beach S/D, Mechanicsville, MD
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Golden Beach/Patuxent Knolls Civic
Association is holding its annual Kids
Fishing Tournament on Sunday, Sep-
tember 17th at Long Point on Water-
view Drive, subdivision of Golden
Beach in Mechanicsville, Maryland.
Registration is at 9:30 am. The tour-
nament is from 10 am12:30 pm. En-
try fee is $5 per child. Age categories
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are: up to age 4; ages 5-7; ages 8-10
ages 11-13 and ages 14-16. Kids under
12 must be chaperoned by an adult at
all times. Trophies will be awarded at
12:30 pm for the longest sh, in each
age category. Only shing from the
shore is permitted, for the tournament.
Please bring your own rod and tackle,
as we will only have a limited supply
available. Food will be available for
purchase.
Charity Softball Tournament: SMC-
SO vs. Hollywood Moose Lodge
Tippets Field in Hollywood
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Hollywood Moose Lodge will host
a charity softball tournament on Sat-
urday, September 17, 2017, at 3 p.m. to
raise funds for the Callaway Hospice
House. There will be 50/50 rafes,
food sales, and after the game, every-
one is invited back to the Hollywood
Moose Lodge on Mervell Dean Road.
Bring the family and come cheer on the
St. Marys County Sheriffs Ofce or rum on Tuesday, September 19 at 6:30
the Moose Lodge!
Monday, September 18
Elks Holdem Bounty Tournament
St. Marys County Elks Lodge
7:00 PM
No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament.
$25 Buy in = 4,000 chips. $5 add-on =
1,000 chips and rafe drawing
Earn a BOUNTY chip worth $5 dollars
for every person that you bust out of the
tournament. This tournament is part of
our leaderboard challenge. Earn 1 point
for every person knocked out before
you. Food and Beverage are available
for purchase. Cash games will start as
soon as there are enough players that
are interested. Holdem : $1- $2 no limit.
301- 863- 7800. Questions: James Dean
240-577-0828. Email: jdeanjunior@ya-
hoo.com
Tuesday, September 19
Back-to-School Vaccination Clinic
21580 Peabody Street, Leonardtown
20650
8:00 AM - 12 Noon
The St. Marys County Health Depart-
ment has scheduled a back-to-school
vaccination clinic for children ages
birth through 18 years old. The clinic
will be held Tuesday, September 19
from 8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. at the health
department located at 21580 Peabody
Street in Leonardtown. Parents should
contact their primary health care pro-
vider with questions about their childs
vaccination status. Immunizations
will be provided regardless of insur-
ance and on a rst come, rst served
basisno appointments are necessary.
The following immunizations will be
available - MMR (measles, mumps,
rubella), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria,
whooping cough), Meningococcal, Hu-
man Papillomavirus (HPV), Varicella
(chickenpox). For more information
about childhood immunizations, please
call the St. Marys County Health De-
partment at 301-475-4330 or visit their
website at www.smchd.org.
The Leonardtown Grille LVRSA
Fundraiser
The Leonardtown Grille in Leonard-
town MD
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
The Leonardtown Grille is hosting a
fundraiser for the Leonardtown Volun-
teer Rescue Squad Auxiliary (LVRSA)
all day on Sept 19. Please come by for
good food and drink, dine in or carry
out, and support the LVRSA. Thank
you!
St. Marys Commissioners Public
Forum
Chesapeake Building, at 41770 Bal-
dridge Street, Leonardtown 20650
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
The Commissioners of St. Marys
County will host their next Public Fo-
895-4243. Tickets must be picked up
p.m. The forum will be held in their
meeting room inside the Chesapeake
Building, at 41770 Baldridge Street in
Leonardtown. The Commissioners of
St. Marys County can be reached via
e-mail at csmc@stmarysmd.com or
by U.S. mail at Commissioners of St.
Marys County, P.O. Box 653, Leonard-
town, Maryland 20650.
Wednesday, September 20
Little Explorers: Sailor
Historic St. Marys City, meet at The
Shop at Farthings Ordinary, 47414
Old State House Road, St. Marys
City, MD 20686
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Designed for pre-school age children
3-5 years old and an accompanying
adult. $4 per child ($3 Friends mem-
bers); one accompanying adult free.
Full-day admission included. (240)
895-4990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.
org. www.HSMCdigshistory.org.
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Happenstance Theater Company
perform BrouHaHa
Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery
Hall Fine Arts Center, St. Marys
College
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Happenstance Theater Company per-
form BrouHaHaSt. Marys College
of Marylands department of theater,
lm, and media studies will host Hap-
penstance Theater Company, one of
Washington, D.C.s pre-eminent per-
formance troupes, as they perform
BrouHaHa on Wednesday and
Thursday, Sept. 20 and 21 at 8 p.m.,
in the Bruce Davis Theater, Montgom-
ery Hall Fine Arts Center, on the St.
Marys College campus. The perfor-
mance lasts about 80 minutes. Per-
formances of BrouHaHa are free
and open to the public but seating is
limited. Reservations are required. To
make reservations, contact the The-
ater Box Ofce by email at boxof-
ce@smcm.edu or by phone to 240-
no later than 7:45 p.m. the evening of
the performance. Happenstance The-
ater Company is a six-member, Rock-
ville, Md.-based performance troupe
steeped in the traditions of commedia
dellarte, clowning, circus, and vaude-
ville. The company is a multiple Helen
Hayes award-winning ensemble hailed
by the Washington, D.C. press for its
superb improvisatory skills, physi-
cal humor, and, above all, spontane-
ous interactions with the audience. In
BrouHaHa, the show the company
brings to St. Marys College, a troupe
of Victorian clowns greets the end of
the world with pathos and levity. Their
curiosity at the precipice lights up
the darkness like a recracker! What
happens in that moment of illumina-
tion? BrouHaHa takes its inspiration
partly from the dark comedy of Irish
playwright Samuel Beckett, famous
for his play Waiting for Godot, and
from Italian lmmaker Federico Felli-
nis late Neorealist-inspired lm about
circus performers, La Strada.
Send a resume to jen@countytimes.net
and lets discuss the possibilities.
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A Taste of St. Marys

Coming This Saturday
Leonardtown Hosting
Save the date, Saturday, September 16
for A Taste of St. Marys on the square
in Historic Leonardtown! Admission is
free.
As always, there will be restaurants
and caterers selling samples of their spe-
cialty items, free activities for the kids, a
classic car show, music, a chance to win
gift certificates from participating ven-
dors, and more!
You wont even have to miss watching
your favorite NFL team since the event
is on a Saturday this year! Click here
for a video showing photos from past
events.
Registered vendors as of 9/5/17: Ani-
tas Cupcake Stop, Brusters Real Ice
Cream, Camerons Smoothie Shack,
Crabby Corn, Days Off Deli & Grill,
Going On
In Entertainment
Dunkin Donuts, Heritage Choco-
lates, Ise Da Byes Fully Stuffed
Kitchen & Catering, Jesses Kitchen, Thursday, Sept 14 Sunday, Sept 17
Kona Ice, Lindas Cafe/Earth 2 Table
The Ryan Forrester Band DJ Ray
Catering, McKays Markets, Morris The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Solomons NFL Sunday
Point Restaurant, N&N Oriental Market 7:30 - 11:00 PM Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk
and Carry Out, Nicollettis Pizza, Olde www.ruddyduckbrewery.com www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Town Pub, Port of Leonardtown Win-
ery, Quality Street Kitchen & Cater- Johanssens Tuesday, Sept 19
ing, The Rex, Rotary Club of Lexington The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Solomons
7:30 - 11:00 PM Ben Connelly
Park, Ruddy Duck Seafood & Alehouse, Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons
Smokey Joes Restaurant & Catering, www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
6:00 - 9:00 PM
W.J. Dent & Sons/Chiefs Bar, and Wag www.anglers-seafood.com
N Wash Natural Food & Bakery (bring Karaoke
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons
your pets!). 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Fall Corn Hole League
www.anglers-seafood.com Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk
From St. Marys County 7:00 PM
Chamber of Commerce www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Karaoke & DJ
The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Calloway
8:00 PM-Midnight Wednesday, Sept 20
Wild Card Trivia
DJ Ray Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons
Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 7:00 - 9:00 PM
9:00 PM www.anglers-seafood.com
www.anthonysdunkirk.com

Saturday, Sept 16 Thursday, Sept 21

Randy Nelson
Lizzie Deere Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons
Morris Point, Abell 7:00 - 9:00 PM
6:00 PM www.anglers-seafood.com
www.morris-point.com
Swamp Candy
Dave & Kevin Trio The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Solomons
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 7:30 - 11:00 PM
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
www.anglers-seafood.com

Open Stage & DJ Ray

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

Halfway to St. Paddys Day

The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Solomons
6:00 - 11:00 PM
www.ruddyduckbrewery.com

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Little Italy in Baltimore; sights and smells I love, es-

pecially my love for homemade, authentic lasagna. I
cant wait. Yes, I do have to go to my Johns Hopkins
appointment first, but afterwards the search is on for
the perfect manicotti or lasagna. Over the years we
have tried quite a few of the restaurants there and en-
joyed each one.
I do miss another restaurant off the Eastern Av-
enue, Highlandtown corridor quite a lot: Haussners. I
am sure many of you were fortunate to eat at that land-
mark restaurant with one of the largest menus on the
planet over 403 dishes on the 1967 menu. It was like
going to a museum because of all the amazing artwork
on the walls. I read that the artwork was auctioned off
for over 10 million. Haussners was demolished last
year and an apartment building will now sit on the old
spot. My mother loved it there and we would go to Bal-
timore just to eat at Haussners in the 70s. Well, my
mother would drive anywhere for a good restaurant.
That was our hobby for many years. I remember trying
to make a decision from all the types of pies offered,
and I am not a good decision maker in restaurants. A
trip to Haussners meant a four-hour meal of pure bliss.
I think the last time I ate there was in the 80s after my
first son was born and my brother and sister-in-law had
come to visit. The meal that night may have been six
hours, since my brother loves all types of food. Sure
Love For Lasagna
would love to have had to try tomorrow, but I am sure it will be enjoyable. I
one more meal there. might just have to ask the women I see out on their
But, I am just as happy eating in Little Italy. I stoops for recommendations, and I imagine I will be
love seeing the older folks playing bocce ball, and the sent to the restaurant of a relative. But I do know where
women sitting on their stoops talking or hanging out dessert will be. And if you havent been there it is defi-
the window chatting with a passing friend. One time nitely worth the special trip Vaccaros Bakery on the
my husband and I spent the evening walking between corner of Albermarle Street. Their website says, Holy
some of the restaurants and little Italian taverns. It was Cannoli, Vaccaros is celebrating 61 years! Cannoli is
so funny how you would walk into one little corner just what I am going to get. Like the website also says,
bar and the bartender would say, Have you tried the Life is short, eat dessert first! So, off for lasagna, ad-
Limoncello? (the Italian lemon liqueur mainly pro- venture, all with an ending of cannoli gosh, hope I
duced in Southern Italy) Our Limoncello is the origi- dont forget to go to the doctor first.
nal recipe brought here from Italy, no one else has the
real thing. So, of course we would try it and sit and To each new days adventure, Shelby
chat for a while, and then off we would walk to another Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wander-
ings@yahoo.com
neighborhood corner bar. And we would be greeted or find me on facebook:
with the same words, or see signs that proclaimed that Wanderings of an aimless mind
this bar was the one and only original place for Limon-
cello from Italy. It was fun. One of the restaurants had
signed photos from the
years of Frank Sinatra and
the Rat Pack and many
other famous actors and
people from the 40s on.
It felt and looked like we
were back in the 60s.
I am not sure which
restaurant will be the one

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Allen Alvey, born June 12, 1920, was
the 4th of five chi8ildren born to Joseph
Henry Harry Alvey (1869-April 1,
1960) and Frances Josephine Jones (July
13, 1894-1984) who were married De-
cember 25, 1911 at St. Aloysius Catho-
lic Church in Leonardtown. While the
parents were both born and raised in St.
JOIN THE FREE Marys County, the children were all born
advance north towards theBonis Penin-
sulaand south towards the main Japanese
stronghold aroundBuin, although the war
ended before these two enclaves were
completely destroyed.
Five Maryland Soldiers Die In Fight-
ing. PFC Allen Alvey, brother of Bernard
Alvey, Indian Head, killed in Southwest
Pacific Area. (Baltimore Sun, February 5,

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in Calvert County. Nevertheless, the fam-
ily moved around quite a bit, sometimes
living in Charles and St. Marys counties
After attending and then graduating
from Margret Brent High School, Allen
enlisted January 12, 1942 at Ft. Meade.
Previously he had worked on his fathers
farm and as a laborer at the Navy Powder
Plant in Indian Head. He was sent to the
South Pacific where he was killed at Bou-
gainville on January 3, 1943
TheBougainville Campaignwas
a series of land and naval battles of
the Pacific campaignofWorld War
II between Allied forces and the Empire
of Japan. It was part ofOperation Cart-
wheel, theAllied grand strategyin
theSouth Pacific. The campaign took place
in theNorthern Solomonsin two phases.
The first phase, in which American troops
invaded and held the perimeter around
the beachhead at Torokina, lasted from
November 1943 through November 1944.
The second phase, in which primarily
Australian troops went on the offensive,
ERIC AT 301-769-1177 mopping up pockets of starving, isolated
but still-determined Japanese, lasted from
November 1944 until August 1945, when
the last Japanese on the island surren-
dered. Operations during the final phase
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of the campaign saw the Australian forces
1944).
The bodies of 27 men from Greater
Washington and nearby Virginia and
Maryland who died or were killed in ac-
tion in WWII are among the 4,459 being
returned to the United States from Manila.
The war dead were originally interred in
temporary military cemeteries in New
Guinea and the Philippine Islands are
among those being brought to this coun-
try. Bodies of the following men are listed,
together with their next of kin. Maryland:
Pfc. Allen Alvey, Army; Harry Alvey, In-
dian Head. (5/31/1948, Washington Post,
May 31, 1948).
Allen is buried next to his father at Sa-
cred Heart Catholic Church in Bushwood.
Allens siblings were: Robert Preston
Alvey, April 4, 1913-April 5, 1913; Mary
Agnes (Alvey) Hill of Chaptico, MD (Jun
16,1914- October 4, 2007.; married Wood-
row Wilson Hill, November 3, 1940 ; her
children were Woodrow W. Hill, Jr. of
Fort Worth, TX, Allen H. Hill and Patrick
E. Hill both of Chaptico, Martha Wheel-
er of Bushwood and W. Michael Hill of
Hollywood, MD; Joseph Bernard Alvey,
(10/26/1916-June 30, 2008, married Doro-
thy King); and Frances Lillian (Alvey),
November 12, 1924-January 7. 1996.
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