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In the late 1980s the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) ran a sewer line along Hollywood Leonardtown Road to allow residents of the Tin Top Hill community to hookup for sewer service and abandon failing septic systems. But Combs Toney, 87, who has lived on that road since the 1930s, has declined for all these years to hookup but instead has paid monthly service charges for sewer services he does not actually receive. That is until now.
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vice area and St. Marys County is a likely candidate. Both Charles and St. Marys counties are on the short list, Slater said of a search for a site. Slater explained in a later interview that SMECO has solicited no less than 14 developers to make proposals for finding a site and building it. Charles and St. Marys had the lowest prices out of all 18 proposals, Slater told The County Times. We probably will not own this one, a developer will probably build it and then sell us the power. SMECOs board of directors should make their decision by November on where the next solar field will go, Slater said. The current field in Hughesville incorporates 23,000 separate panels, he said, and can provide power for 600 homes. Slater called the solar power project the future of SMECO as it moves ahead to try and find more re newable energy resources to fuel the tri-county areas burgeoning demand. SMECO developed the solar power field in Hughesville to help meet the states mandate that at least a small percentage of its energy portfolio come from renewable resources. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) President and CEO Austin Slater officially dedicated the utility providers new state of the art Hughes-
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Health Fair Moves to a New Location at Southern Maryland Higher Education Center
The 2013 Community Health Fair, sponsored by the St. Marys Department of Aging and Human Services, will take place on Friday, Oct. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year's event moves to the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road in California, Md. The Health Fair is free to the public. Flu Shots will be available for $20 (Medicare billed, please bring your card) or $20 (cash or check) for non-Medicare recipients. In addition to the flu vaccines, the Health Fair will offer a variety of free screenings and health checks including: Skin Cancer Screening Hearing Screening Blood Pressure Screening Complimentary Reflexology Sessions Complimentary Massages Depression Screening Vein Screening Nutrition Education Vision Screening Height, Weight, Blood Pressure & Blood Oximetry Screenings Fall Risk Assessment Screening
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A shredder truck will be available from 8:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. for anyone who wishes to shred documents, including financial and other personal documents, no longer needed. Lunch will be available for purchase from Rita B's Catering. The Department of Aging & Human Services will also unveil Maryland Access Point (MAP) a one-stop shop for those in the community who need to access different services. Several giveaways include: Pet Sitting Coupons; Complimentary Reflexology Sessions; Wine Tastings; Wal-Mart Gift Cards and many other giveaways! Over 800 people attended last year's event to learn more about the latest health and wellness news and products. For more information call 301-475-4200, ext. 1073 or log-on to www.stmarysmd.com/aging or visit St. Mary's County Department of Aging and Human Services on Facebook.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer An inmate at the countys adult detention center died Sunday but sheriffs officials say they have yet to ascertain what caused the death of Melissa Mae Benton, 37. Detention center personnel found Benton unresponsive in her cell at about 5:55 p.m. Oct. 13 and immediately tried to resuscitate her, sheriffs officials said, before emergency medical personnel arrived and took her to MedStar St. Marys Hospital in Leonardtown. Emergency room staff there pronounced her dead. The Criminal Investigation Division as well as the sheriffs Office of Professional Responsibility are conducting a joint investigation into Bentons death. Officials are still waiting for the results of an autopsy but they say there appears to be no indication of foul play.
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On Oct. 6, Corporal Corcoran of the Patrol Division responded to a residence located on Macarthur Boulevard in California, Maryland after the victim called 9 1 1 and alleged a neighbor pointed a shotgun at the victim. The investigation revealed the victim and suspect, identified as Andrew Joseph King, 28, of California, Md. were drinking at the victims residence when King grabbed the victim in a sexual manner. When the victim refused Kings advances, King became angry and an argument ensued. King then retrieved a shotgun from his residence and returned to the victim. He pointed the shotgun at the victim and threatened to shoot the victim. However, King walked away from the residence. Neighbors in the area witnessed King with the shotgun and took it for safe keeping until police arrived. Corporal Corcoran located King who was in possession of a quantity of suspected marijuana. King was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center. He was charged with 1st Degree Assault, 2nd Degree Assault, 4th Degree Sexual Offense, and Possession Controlled Dangerous Substance Marijuana. On Oct. 10, Deputy Lawrence of the Patrol Division responded to a residence located in Mechanicsville,
Maryland for a reported theft of a motor vehicle. The victim alleged suspect, identified as Corey Michael Arias, 21, of no fixed address, took the victims vehicle without permission as a result of an ongoing argument. Arias then crashed the victims vehicle into a tree on purpose causing substantial damage to the vehicle. Arias was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center. He was charged with Unlawful Taking Motor Vehicle, Theft $1,000.00 to Under $10,000.00, Malicious Destruction of Property over $500.00, and Rogue and Vagabond. On Oct. 9, Deputy Shane Cameron of the Patrol Division was investigating an alleged violation of a protective order in the area of Old Chaptico Warf Road in Chaptico, Maryland. Deputy Cameron made contact with suspect Michele Stephanie McCurry, 35, of Chaptico, Md. who was in a nearby tent. While talking to McCurry, he observed a baggie containing an amount of suspected marijuana. A further search revealed additional amounts of suspected controlled dangerous substances contained inside various smoking devices. McCurry was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center. She was charged with Possession Marijuana, Possession- Not Marijuana, and 2 counts Possession Paraphernalia.
On Oct. 10, Deputy Shane Cameron of the Patrol Division responded to Murphys Store located in Avenue, Maryland for a reported Theft. The owner alleged copper, (pipes and wires), had been stolen from the rear of the business and he had video surveillance footage of the 2 suspects who committed the theft. The owner identified one of the suspects as Wesley Leonard Morris, 35, of Avenue, Md.. Deputy Cameron placed Morris under arrest and transported his to the St. Marys County Detention Center. He was charged with Theft: Less Than $1,000.00. The second suspect will be charged by District Court Application. On Oct. 11, Deputy Vezzosi of the Patrol Division responded to a residence in Leonardtown, Maryland for an assault. The victim alleged the suspect, identified as Jeffrey Keith Price, 35, of Mechanicsville, Md., assaulted the victim in the chest and face during an argument. Price also punched through a bathroom door, causing damage to the door. He then assaulted the victims 2 children as they attempted to defend the victim during the assault. All 3 victims had evidence of fresh injury. Price was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center by Deputy Vezzosi. He was charged with 3 counts of 2nd Degree Assault and Malicious Destruction of Property.
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As Oktoberfest celebrates food, as well as beer, the Ruddy Duck also makes changes to their menu for the celebration, introducing meals of schnitzel, goulash, sauerbraten bratschlauch and bratwurst to their menu. In addition, the staff dons German apparel as a way to entertain their guests in part with their celebration. Oktoberfest will take place at the Ruddy Duck from Wednesday, Oct. 16 to Sunday, Oct. 20 during their normal business hours. The Ruddy Duck is located at 13200 Dowell Rd, in Dowell. For more information, visit www.ruddyduckbrewery.com or call 410-394-4825. kimberlyalston@countytimes.net
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In September, Travel Leaders Group provided survey data specific to its business travelers indicating a 3.5% increase in the number of clients staying in either luxury or upper upscale hotel properties while on the road for business, as well as 4.6% increase over last year in the number of agents indicating 11% or more of their business travel airline bookings are in First or Business Class. The top reasons cited for why a business traveler would fly Coach Class are company policy (52.6%) followed by cost (43.1%). The latest finding also indicate year-overyear business travel bookings are on par or better than last year at this time for 84.3% of the survey participants. This data on business travel is based on responses from 306 U.S.-based travel agency owners, managers and frontline travel agents who indicated that 50% or more of their portfolio is made up of business travelers. These results are part of the larger 2013 Fall Travel Trends Survey conducted by Travel Leaders Group from August 5 - August 25, in which 946 travel agent experts from the flagship Travel Leaders brand, along with those affiliated with Travel Leaders Groups Luxury Travel Network, Nexion, Results! Travel, Travel Leaders Corporate, Tzell Travel Group and Vacation.com units participated. Our findings, based on our business travel bookings, certainly mirror the country as a whole we are seeing growth in some key areas, which demonstrates positive news economically, stated Travel Leaders Group CEO Barry Liben. While we would love to see bigger increases in certain areas, were still pleased that over 84% of our agents who specialize in business travel indicate that bookings are on equal to or better than last year is important to note. We continue to work with our corporate clients in increasing the adoption of their travel policies by their traveling employees, which in turn benefits their bottom line. The more they can take advantage of special negotiated rates with key air, car and hotel suppliers, the more they can continue to have their employees on the road, which is vital to their corporate growth. First/Business Class vs. Coach When asked For your 2013 year-todate business travel air bookings, what percentage of clients are purchasing front of the cabin? more than half (55.9%) of survey participants indicated over 10% of their clients are flying in the front of the plane. When asked for the top reasons why their business travelers fly in coach, the top response was company policy (52.6%) followed by cost (43.1%). In 2012 it was reversed cost (50.6%) followed by company policy (44.3%). Hotel Bookings for Business Travel When asked What percentage of your business travel clients add a hotel reservation to their travel itinerary? a majority (67.3%) of Travel Leaders Group agents
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We are governed by people who are unable to do the job they were elected to accomplish. When they ran for office they constantly reminded us what skilled negotiators they were. Now they have shut down the Government because they can't reach an agreement. This does not affect our lawmakers in any way but affects their constituents who must suffer for Congress's inability to do their duty. The world is laughing again as the members of our Royal Congress elected to run our government, end up shutting it down. When will the Royal Congress clowns put on their new suits and the circus begin? Is our Royal Congress a joke for the rest of the world? The USA has a big problem! Our Royal Congress has too much power. We elect them to run our country and they do everything in their power to shut the federal government down. Our Royal Congress should be subject to penalties for their inability to do their job. Take away their salaries and benefits until they reach an agreement. Otherwise they sit in
The March of Dimes Thanks All Who Participated in Bikers for Babies
On behalf of the March of Dimes, Id like to express my deepest gratitude to the people of Southern Maryland who joined together to support the health of all babies. On beautiful, sunny Oct. 6, more than 450 bikers, residents and volunteers joined together and raised more than $32,000 for Bikers for Babies, to benefit all babiesthose born healthy as well as those who need help to survive and thrive. Premature birth touches half a million babies and their families every year including nearly 10,000 in Maryland. Babies born too soon are more likely to die or have disabilities. Annually, more than 120,000 babies nationwide are born with serious birth defects that can mean a lifetime of disability. Babies born healthy need champions, too, to be sure they have access to newborn screening and preventive health care. The March of Dimes is there for all babies and is extremely appreciative of its volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and donors who assist in supporting its mission. Thank you to our sponsors: University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, Rider Insurance, All-American Harley-Davidson, Charles County Sheriffs Office, Charles County Government, Beacon Printing, Apehangers Bar & Grill, and Maryland International Raceway. Thank you to our vendors: Bath Fitters, Azure B, Avon, Tastefully Simple, Mary Kay, Origami Owl, DC Denim, Scentsy, Thirty One,
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IN THE MATTER YONATAN RALPHAEL SIMMONS FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO YONATAN RAPHEAL MOORE BY AND THROUGH HIS MOTHER In the Circuit Court for St. Marys County, Maryland Case No.: C13-1466 The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she seeks to change his name from Yonatan Ralphael Simmons to Yonatan Raphael Moore. The petitioner is seeking a name change for the following reason: Middle name is misspelled and I want to change his last name to my maiden name. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 1st day of November, 2013. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought. A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection. JOAN W. WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Marys County Maryland
Wicked Steel, Sultry Steel, Lauren Beads, Mia Lanosa, ManCave, Pampered Chef, Tupperware and Chocolate Rider. Thank you to the committee members and volunteers: Beverly Howe and the entire Apehangers staff, Ann Pyles, Michelle Messick, Stephanie East, Bunny Laroque, Sandra Sanna, Susan Warcup, Francis Miller, Tracy Denman, Allen Richey, Jimmy Buckles, the Fleming Family, Pam Brannon, Dana Montfort, Pam Mucciolo, the Zeolla family, the Christian Motorcycle Association, Fort Washington Tattoo and Jesus Loves Bikers And of course a big thank you to our ride escorts who made the ride safe: Accokeek Volunteer Fire Department, Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department, Newburg Rescue Squad, Charles County Rescue Squad, Charles County Sheriffs Office and St. Marys County Sheriffs Office. Again, thank you for joining the March of Dimes to help give every baby a healthy start in life. Rebecca Bridgett Chair, Bikers for Babies March of Dimes, Southern Maryland Wayne Magoon Chair Elect, Bikers for Babies March of Dimes, Southern Maryland
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Theyre making substantial progress, Morgan said. It just doesnt materialize without having to tweak it. Kelly said once the system is completed there will be 13 towers in places like Country Lakes, Golden Beach and Sandgates to provide the near total county coverage. Two towers erected in Valley Lee and the 7th District had already filled two large holes in the coverage system, Kelly said, but in the meantime county technology specialists working with Harris had been working on fixing problems that seemed to be inherent in the radios themselves. Those problems included the radios intermittently trying to scan the system to link up with the control channel after it had dropped off and also taking too long to do so. At least one unit has also had problems with its global positioning system (GPS). Were 70 days into the install and its not perfect and weve had some configuration changes we needed to make, Kelly said. Some of those reconfigurations occurred Friday, he said, and were provided to fire companies in Hollywood, Bay District and in Ridge. The reports were encouraging, Kelly said. By Tuesday the reconfigurations for the radios were being sent out to all police, fire and EMS responders Kelly said, in hopes of solving any more issues. The county has created a web page on its official site to log the progress of the fixes to the system that is updated almost on a day-to-day basis. Were trying to address issues that have been reported, Kelly said. As stuff gets reported we take care of it. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Where to get help with HAZARDOUS WASTE St. Marys County Dept. of Public Works, 301-863-8400 ext. 3550 or co.saint-marys.md.us/dpw/household. asp U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, epa.gov/epawaste/index.htm
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This is the twenty-first in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (maryann.scott58@yahoo.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next weeks County Times!
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SENIOR LIVING
Health Fair has a new location Southern Maryland Higher Education Center The St. Marys County Department of Aging & Human Services proudly presents the 2013 Annual Health Fair: The Way to Wellness. The Health Fair is Friday, Oct. 25 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road, California, MD from 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Health screenings include Skin Cancer, Hearing, Depression and several others. Flu Inoculations will be available (Medicare card holders should bring their cards; a $20 payment, by cash or check is required from those not eligible for Medicare). Complimentary chair massages & reflexology sessions will be offered. A Commercial Shredder truck will be available for the community from 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. People are encouraged to bring documentation they no longer need. Lunch will be available for purchase from Rita Bs Catering. Tons of giveaways and over 75 vendors. Call Jennifer Hunt, at 301-475-4200 ext. 1073 for more information. Balancing Act Classes Returning to Loffler Dave Scheible is offering 3-session series of his signature Balancing Act classes. He will offer 2 different types of sessions: On Wednesdays, Oct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6 at 3:15 p.m. he will be teaching a class that targets participants who need help with rudimentary balancing tasks. On
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001
Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
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As you journey through the many health issues and choices affecting adults today, come join us at the... St. Marys County Department of Aging & Human Services
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For more information call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050 or visit the Department of Aging & Human Services website at stmarysmd.com/aging
Brought to you by the Board of County Commissioners for St. Marys County: Francis Jack Russell, President; Lawrence D. Jarboe; Cynthia L. Jones; Todd B. Morgan; Daniel L. Morris and the Department of Aging & Human Services.
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Obituaries
John Harwood Jordan, 67
John Harwood Jordan, 67, of Leonardtown, passed away on October 7, at home surrounded by his loving family. John was born August 16, 1946 in Montgomery County, Md. He is the son of Margaret Newhall Jordan and the late Russell Harwood Jordan. John grew up in Takoma Park. He graduated from High Point High School in 1965. He then joined the United States Marine Corp where he served for 4 years of active duty and was in the reserves for 2 years. John served in the Vietnam War and was deployed overseas for 3 years, where he achieved the ranking of Sergeant before he received an honorable discharge in 1969. After returning home, John then worked for C&P Telephone/ Verizon as a cable splicing technician until he retired in 2003 after 34 years of service. In his retirement, he drove tractor trailers for a while then started driving a school bus. He immensely enjoyed his time as a bus driver for Bell Boys Bus Service driving Bus 639. John was also a past chief and captain of the Leonardtown Rescue Squad. In his free time he loved to go boating with his wife, Louise, and take his boys fishing, crabbing and hunting. John is survived by his eternal love, his wife Louise. He is also survived by
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 Tuesdays may run in the following weeks edition.
ter of the late Leo Aloysius and Violet Frances Johnson Lathroum. Catherine was the loving wife of William Chester Burke whom she married in Temple Hills, Md., on December 11, 1963, and who preceded her in death on November 22, 1969. Gertie is survived by her children; Sally Ann Higgs of Schwenksville, Pa., Sherry Lee Wood of Mechanicsville, Md., 6 Grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Catherine is also survived by her siblings; Lillian Anderson of Abell, Md., Theresa (Bootie) Knight of Loveville, Md., Wallace Lathroum, Leo A. (Beanie) Lathroum both of Leonardtown, Md., James (Jimmy) Lathroum of Abell, Md. and Mary C, Kelley of Compton, Md. She is preceded in death by her children; Francis Leroy Higgs, and James Anthony Higgs, siblings; Estelle Farrell, Agnes (Doll) Card, Helen Eckerd, and Margaret C. Quade. Catherine graduated from Margaret Brent High School, and was a Homemaker. Catherine was a member of the Moose, she enjoyed working in her yard, planting flowers, gardening, playing cards, dancing, and helping neighbors. The family recieved friends on Wednesday, October 9, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service will be held on October 9, at 10:30 a.m., in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Pallbearers were: Norris Windsor, Eric Fleming, Bobby Farrell, Danny Greenwell, Wayne Burroughs, and Rick Wood. Interment followed in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Md. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys Ryken High School 22600 Camp Calvert Road Leonardtown, MD 20650. United States Air Force. Honorably discharged in 1958, he continued his service to our country through his dual employment at Andrews Air Force Base as an Aircraft Mechanic and USAF Reservist in the 459 th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance (CAM) Squadron. He participated in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Urgent Fury. Upon his retirement in 1994, he had attained the Reservist rank of SMSGT and was a flight line supervisor. He was a patriot to his country and extremely proud of his combined 42 years of military service. On November 10, 1967, he married Dorothy Joanne Purdy. Through nearly 46 years of marriage they loved their way through lifes joys and challenges. They were blessed with two daughters, Donna and Michele. Don dearly loved his family and was the happiest when he was with them. He was tremendously proud of his grandchildren and was a loving presence in their lives. He enjoyed playing cards and was a regular at the Charlotte Hall Senior Center Pinochle games. He was a lifelong Washington Redskins fan and enjoyed rooting for the Washington Nationals. Don is survived by his devoted wife Joanne; daughters, Donna Marie Tucker (Jeff) of Clements, Md., and Michele Christine Smith (Kurt) of Mechanicsville, Md.; brother, Harry E. Yates of Tazewell, Va.; sister, Pearl Harmon of Abingdon, Va.; and many in-laws, nieces and nephews. He will be especially missed by his adored grandchildren, Megan, Ryan and Hannah Tucker of Clements, Md. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his grandsons, Quinton Joseph and Caleb Leon Smith; brothers, James, Garnett, Jack, Clyde, Woodrow and Roger Yates; and sister, Pauline Toney. Family received friends for Dons Life Celebration on Friday, October 11, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Brinsfield Funeral Home. A Funeral Service was conducted by Father John Ball on Saturday, October 12, at 11 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, Md. Serving as pallbearers were Jeff Tucker, Kurt Smith, Ryan Tucker, Donald Purdy, Richard Purdy, and Tom Purdy.
his four sons, Calvin Jordan (Sara) of Fishersville Va., Chris Jordan (Dixie) of Hollywood, Curt Jordan of Leonardtown, and Craig Jordan (Kaitlin) of Annapolis; his brother Jay Jordan of Harwood Md.; and his pride and joy, his four grandsons; Grayson, Troy, Luke and Brady. Family received friends for Johns celebration of life on Thursday, October 10, from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers at 7 p.m., recited by Reverend John Mattingly at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, October 11, at 10 a.m., at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Reverend Brian Sanderfoot and Reverend Thomas Crowley officiating. Interment followed in St. Francis Xavier Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Calvin Jordan, Chris Jordan, Curt Jordan, Craig Jordan, Kerry Klear, and Skip Adkins. Honorary pallbearers were his grandsons; Grayson Jordan, Troy Jordan, Luke Jordan, and Brady Jordan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Rescue Squad.
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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 Tuesdays may run in the following weeks edition.
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. Harrison Bradford La Rue, and Benjamin Travis La Rue, all of Leonardtown, Md.; her mother Elvy Curley of Mechanicsville, Md., her brother, John Michael Curley and Bonita Russell of Bushwood, Md.; her half-sister and brother-in-law, Valerie and Stan Walter of Goose Creek, S.C.; her mother-in-law, Judy Lane La Rue of Simpsonville, S.C.; her aunt and uncle Louis and Evelyn Cordina of Charleston, S.C.; Klaus G. Hentschel of Bogen, Germany and her nephews and niece, Michael Taddeo of CT, S.C.; Evan and Isabella Cordina of Charleston, S.C.; and Michael Adam Curley of Bushwood, Md. She is preceded in death by her father. Family received friends for Barbaras Life Celebration on Sunday, October 13, from 2 to 5 p.m., with prayers re cited at 4 p.m., in the Brinsfield Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Raymond Schmidt on Monday, October 14, at 10 a.m. at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church. Serving as pallbearers were John Curley, Phil Corbin, Dan Kinney, Steve McAfee, Shawn Elliott, and James Cannon. Honorary pallbearers will be her nursing colleagues at MedStar St. Marys Hospital. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Obituaries
Family received friends for Shellys Life Celebration on Wednesday, October 16, from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers and the rosary at 7 p.m., in the Brinsfield Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. John Dakes and Rev. David Beaubien on Thursday, October 17, at 10 a.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Serving as pallbearers will be Chad Hall, Brain Kass, Steve Kass, Mark Estacion, and Scott Estacion. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
David Big Dave Schindler Sr. was born Feb. 1, 1960 in Southern Md and passed away peacefully in his home on October 6, 2013 of natural causes. He is survived by his wife of 8 years Brenda Hewitt. His three children David Schindler Jr, Kelly Schindler, and Nathan Schindler. His two stepdaughters Amy Hewitt and Molly Hewitt and two grandchildren Landon Schindler and Grace Birch. Also, his mother Dorothy Aud Schindler and two siblings Bill Schindler and Patti Thiel (John). He was preceded in death by his father William Schindler and sister JoAnne Schindler Guyther. At the time of his death he was fulfilling his dream of living off the land on Grid Down Farm in Hollywood. He was an extremely hard-working man who was passionate about environmental issues and sustainability. He was an accomplished musician who played with the bands RT5 South, Day Trippers, Heavy Feather, Victory Bar Band, Rockfish and Straight Flush. To honor his request there will be no funeral services, the family will hold a celebration of life in his memory. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to your local food bank to help feed the hungry. Please include the name of the person filling out this form and the number where they can be reached in case there are any questions: Kelly Schindler 917-686-7069
emy, Melanie, Gracie, Mason, Olivia, Carlie, Benny, Grace, Lawsen, andniece Laya Tennyson. Katherine graduated from Leonardtown High School in 2010 and was a lifelong resident of St. Marys County, Md. Katie was known for her love of music, compassion for others, the love of her family was beyond words could ever say.She could always bring laughter to anyone around her; she will always be missed, and never forgotten. The family received friends on October 16, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service will follow at 5 p.m. with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be private.
Helen Henry
Helen Henry of Waldorf, Md., formerly of Uniondale, New York, passed away on October 11. Helen was preceded in death by her son, Robert Eugene Hazel and her companion, Joseph Caligiuri. She is survived by her daughters, Helen Irene Coller-Kimmel (Stan) of Mechanicsville, Md. and Janet Lynn Coller Boswell (Rufus) of California, Md.; grandchildren, Terri Lynn Sanders (Harvey), Christopher Webb Shriver, Daniel and Jacob Shriver (Amanda); four greatgrandchildren, Alexander Christopher Shriver, Cadence Ann Shriver, Gavin Hunter Taylor and Stephany Lynn Sanders. Services will be private. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.
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Next Games:
Great Mills v Huntingtown @ Huntingtown- Oct. 18, 7 p.m. Chopticon v North Point @ North Point- Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m. St. Marys Ryken v Maryland Christian @ St. Marys Ryken- Oct. 4, 7 p.m.
Marquez Queen Photo by Jessica Woodburn
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This Friday night, Oct. 18, MIR will host the Speed Unlimited Midnight Madness series. The Midnight Madness series is a great place to check out street legal drag racing, hang out with your friends, enjoy great food, meet new people, and cruise the pits. You can even enter your own streetcar or street bike into the event for time runs, grudge runs, or trophy racing. Its safe, fun, affordable, and legal. Plus, this Friday night will feature the Pro Street Quick 8 race. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and first round eliminations will start at 10 p.m. for all classes. General Admission for adults is $10, and kids 11 & under are free. Race Entry Fee is only $20. On Saturday, Oct. 19 is the 21st annual Mopar Eastern Classic. Bigger and better than ever! An all Mopar, AMC, Jeep Eagle, Car Show, Drag Race, and Swap Meet! See showroom condition Muscle cars from the sixties, and a Mopar Top Sportsman Quick 8. Plus the ever popular crowd pleasing Power Wheel Standing Contest! Show and race classes for every type of Mopar and Jeep Eagle. Got some used Mopar parts youd like to sell or buy? Be sure to take in the Flea Market Swap Meet. So come to race, swap or watch it is great fun for the entire family. A full detailed flyer is now available at mirdrag.com. Gates Open at 9am, Show judging from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and race elimination start at 3pm. Car show entry is $30, Street ET entry is $30, Spectator and crew Admission is $20. Children 6 to 11 are just $5. On Sunday, Oct. 20, MIR will host a full day Test & Tune. Time runs, grudge runs, testing, and tuning all day long! MIR will also have a free $1,000 to win gamblers race for the bracket racers. So bring your grudge matches, street cars, pro cars, bracket cars, imports, motorcycles, and Jr. Dragsters to MIR! Gates open at 10 a.m., eliminations begin at 3 p.m., and the test & tune is over at 6pm. Admission is just $15. For more detailed information on these events call the 24-Hour Dragline Hotline at 301-884-RACE or visit us at www.mirdrag.com
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Bleachers
Learning to Love a Stranger
By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer If you have read this column a few times, let me first offer a sincere thanks and then speculate that youre accustomed to the format. For those unfamiliar, a sports story is featured and the piece concludes with a connection to every day life. Im going to deviate this week. Im not going to end with a point; Im going ask a questionbut first, the sports story. The baseball playoffs have taken me for a stroll down memory lane. There has been nothing particularly nostalgic about the performances or the teams involved; its the announcers for the National League playoffs, specifically Cal Ripken and Ron Darling, who have me harkening back to yesteryear. For a forty year old who has spent just over 30 years of his life in Southern Maryland and the balance in Baltimore, I cant understate my regard for Cal Ripken and the very special place he occupies in the large portion of my heart reserved for sports icons. During my childhood his at bats were a family event. His poster hung on my bedroom wall and, to this day, I own a ton of his base ball cards. He launched a game-winning homerun during my eighth grade class trip to old Memorial Stadium and my attendance at the game where he tied Lou Gehrigs consecutive games played record of 2,130 is the greatest sporting event Ive ever seen in-person and its not close. So needless to say, any time I see Cal, hear his voice or have reason to contemplate his once-in-a-lifetime career, its a good day. Oddly enough Darling too made a significant contribution to my nostalgic journey and this column. Darling was a pretty good pitcher for the Mets in the 80s and hung round until the mid-90s. I remember his 86 Mets squad like it was yesterday. He was part of a stellar pitching staff that included Dwight Gooden, Bob Ojeda, Sid Fernandez and Rick Aguilera (relationship to Christina unknown). In all, Darling won 136 games and had a nice career; but it wasnt memorable. I understand my on-going affinity for Ripken, but why are my memories of Ron Darling so rich and vivid? Youth. Thats the answer. More specifically its the unencumbered mind of youth that permits the existence of mystery and allows us to create deep relationships, etch forever-vivid memories and make giants of ordinary men. Fast-forward to 2005. I was 32 years old when the Washington Nationals entered my life. Their arrival in D.C. ended a lifetime of waiting for a baseball team to call my own and love like I love the Skins, Caps, Terps and Wizards. Eight years later Im still struggling to sow a deep, arguably unhealthy emotional connection. Theres a lot to love about the Nats and my attraction is real, but I havent developed the do-or-die, obsessive connection that borders on a religious experience. That said, heres my question to die-hard Baltimore football fans over the age of 40: absent a deep childhood connection, will I ever be a degenerate Nats fan in the way that Im a degenerate Skins fan? You (the Baltimore football fans over 40) remember losing a beloved team and then, 12 years later, were offered a stranger the Ravens as a NFL apology. Do you feel the same way about the Ravens as you did the Colts? Why am I asking this question? Do I really need to know how much love Im capable of allocating to the Nats at the ripe old age of 40? Or do I, a guy living an intense adult life, already know the answer? Maybe Im not longing for an answer at all but for a life with fewer complications and less stress, one that possesses some mystery and can still create heroes of everyday men. Living a grown-up life is cool and all, but maybe I wouldnt mind being a kid again if just for long enough to fall in love with a baseball team. But then again, dont we all long for those moments, those respites from the big bad world? Hmm maybe I made a point after all. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com
Three Blue Crabs Named To The 2013 Atlantic League Post-Season First Team
The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball has announced that three Blue Crabs, Shortstop Renny Osuna, Outfielder Cyle Hankerd, and Closer Jim Ed Warden, have been named to the 2013 Atlantic League Post-Season First Team. The 28-year old shortstop, Renny Osuna, hit .296 with 70 runs scored and 53 RBIs for the Blue Crabs during the 2013 season. He was named an Atlantic League All-Star in July while leading the team in many statistical categories. This was Osunas first season with the Blue Crabs. The hulk-like outfielder, Cyle Hankerd, proved to be an MVP for the Blue Crabs during the season, disemboweling Atlantic League pitching to a tune of a .322 average with 22 homers and 61 RBIs in 81 games. His 61 RBI were a Southern Maryland team-high before he signed with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in late July. At the time of his departure, Hankerd led the Atlantic League with 22 homers. He was named the Atlantic league Player of the Month for June after battling .410 (41-100) in 27 games with 11 home runs and 26 RBIs. Hankerd also had a triple, nine doubles, 22 runs scored, 10 walks, and a stolen base as he helped navigate Southern Maryland to a first half Liberty Division title. Hankerd hit safely in 22 of the 27 games he played in June and had 14 multi-hit efforts. Blue Crabs veteran closer Jim Ed Warden rounds out the list of Blue Crabs to make the 2013 Atlantic League Post-Season First Team. The 34-year-old boasted one of the best seasons of his career with 35 saves, a 1.50 ERA in 60 innings of work, 49 strikeouts, 19 walks, and allowing only 51 hits. He was a huge asset to the 2013 Blue Crabs team, as he always proved to be clutch in important game situations. For a complete list of 2013 Atlantic League Post-Season Awards, please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com Season tickets and ticket plans are on sale now. Individual tickets for the 2014 season will be scheduled to go on sale in the new year. Call 301-638-9788 or visit online for more information and to save your seat at the ballpark for the 2014 season. Group tickets start as low as $10 per person.
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Halloween at the ARC! Bring Food Item for SAAC Food Drive
Time: 5:00-7:00 pm Date: Thursday, October 24, 2013 Join us at St. Marys College on Thursday, October 24 from 5 to 7 pm for games, trick-or -treating, prizes and FUN during Halloween at the ARC! Climb for
Contact Tom Fisher at twfisher@smcm.edu for more information.
candy, listen to scary stories, watch Halloween movies and show off your costumes!
St. Marys College of Maryland Athletics and Recreation Center 18956 E. Fisher Road St. Marys City, MD 20686 240-895-2136 (ARC Welcome Desk)
Sponsored by the Athletics and Recreation Center, SAAC and the Athletics Department at St. Marys College. This event is free and open to SMCM Faculty and Staff and their children and community members. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
In Our Community
Schwans Fundraiser for Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad
The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Schwans fundraiser has started and runs for one year. Beginning now through Nov. 13 the squad will receive 20% of your purchase amount. After November 13, 2013 the squad will receive 5% of your purchase amounts for one year. Please help support the fundraising efforts of the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad. Heres how it works: 1. Visit www.Schwans-Cares.com 2. Click on Find a Campaign on the home page 3. Enter Campaign ID 1547 into the search box 4. Click on the Fundraisers: tab at the top 5. Find the name HVRS Co 79 6. Click the Support Now button 7. Shop! Or call 1-855-870-7208 and provide Campaign ID 1547 and Fundraising ID 2500.
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health and well being of associates as well. Currently, the committee offers free Yoga classes to associates; a comprehensive walking program complete with incentives and campus walking routes; and discounted Zumba classes onsite. The cafeteria also offers healthier options such as reduced sodium levels and food free from trans fat. As a supporting resource organization for the states Healthiest Maryland Businesses initiative, MedStar St. Marys is available to assist businesses and non-profits in creating wellness programs. Workplace wellness programs can help reduce healthcare costs, reduce employee absenteeism, increase employee productivity, and can impact insurance costs. MedStar St. Marys health educators are available to support organizations or businesses in further developing a wellness policy. If interested in developing a program for your workforce, contact Lori Werrell, director of Health Connections at 301-475-6019.
Society Hill Garden Club of Breton Bay Monthly Meeting at Port of Leonardtown Winery
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In Our Community
St. Marys County 4-H Program Pork Roast
Do you enjoy eating hot, fresh pulled pork? The University of Maryland Extension 4-H Program of St. Marys County in partnership with McKays Fairland Market, Inc., will be holding a Pork Roast on Saturday, October 26, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Leonardtown Square McKays store. Our youth groups from 4-H will be selling some of your favorite pork choices for lunch prepared by food specialists at the McKays supermarket. This year, several St. Marys County 4-H members raised hogs as part of their educational projects and sold them at the St. Marys County Fair. McKays representatives purchased Jared Trossbachs Champion 4-H hog and have generously offered to hold a pork roast in support of our 4-H Program and local agriculture. Proceeds from this event will enable the University of Maryland Extension, St. Marys County 4-H Program, to continue offering quality educational experiences to local children. Come have lunch and support your community at the same time! For information about the St. Marys County 4-H Program, call the University of Maryland Extension Office in Leonardtown at (301) 475-4478 or visit our website: http:// extension.umd.edu/st-marys-county. The University of Maryland Extension is an Equal Opportunity Employer with Equal Access Programs.
The Antique Power Association, a non-profit, charitable, organization founded in 1996, put on the Fourth Annual Antique Tractor Parade on Sunday in Leonardtown Square. The Tractor Parade was created as a fundraiser to benefit the Christmas in April Foundation of St. Marys County and continues to donate its proceeds to that organization to this day. Donations for Christmas in April were accepted during the event.
Crafters displayed and sold their products at the annual Patuxent River Appreciation Days.
Wyatt, right, and Jane Buckwalter play on a life-sized replica of one of the working boats native to the area.
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In Our Community
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America 1927 by Bill Bryson
c.2013, Doubleday $28.95 / $34.95 Canada 528 pages
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Your summer wasnt long enough. For starters, May graduations spilled into June. There were reunions, a July vacation, cookouts in August, work and yard work, ball games, kids activities, conferences and yikes, your summer was over before you had a chance to enjoy it. Yep, it was too short but just how meaningful was it? In the new book One Summer: America 1927 by Bill Bryson, youll read about five warm, highly influential months in history. In the spring of 1927, the biggest rivalry since World War I waged over the Atlantic: France and the U.S. vied to see who could cross the ocean in an airplane first. Daredevils lined up to attempt it; some died trying. There was good news for more staid individuals, however: the Literary Guild started their by-mail bookclub in May of 1927, it was newspapers golden age, and faux-news tabloids were all the rage. It was a good time to be a reader especially since TV transmission wasnt accomplished until later that year. Certainly, baseball was Americas Game then, and the friendly competition between Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig was on every sports fans mind that summer of 1927. People debated over who was the better batter but Harry Stevens, an Englishman, made more money from baseball than did either of them. Money was a big consideration when four bankers met in New York under a cloak of secrecy in July 1927. Nobody knows exactly what they discussed, but its believed that
their decisions led to the Great Depression. President Calvin Coolidge was warned about the crisis to come but because hed decided, that summer of 1927, not to run again for president, he passed the proverbial buck - though not before taking time to dedicate the new Mount Rushmore. Trials were speedy in the summer of 1927 but the majority of murders went unsolved (including ones committed by the U.S. government). Henry Ford enjoyed good ideas in Detroit, but made bad ones in Brazil. Boxing and speakies attracted crowds, Prohibition made them break laws, and a thin, gangly young man named Charles Lindbergh flew into history At first glance, youd be forgiven for wondering why author Bill Bryson chose to write a book about a few weeks in 1927. No wars occurred. No charters were signed. It was just another year, almost 90 years ago. But bite into this brick of a book, and youll see that One Summer is no ordinary story because that was no ordinary season. Bryson, who is a master of humorously wry understatements, takes readers on a meaningful meander through Aprilto-September when, it seemed, everything happened. Were given a lively history in perspective, tickled with sneaky observations and small asides, and presented with a little pop-culture something for everyone. I loved every paragraph. Dont let the almost-500-page size of this book scare you because, once you start it, youll have a hard time putting it down. Once you start it, youll see that, like most of them, this is One Summer that just isnt long enough.
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Gerard Hayden
By Linda Reno Contributing Writer In late September 1840 at the urging of President Lamar, Texas Ranger Colonel John Moore began seeking volunteers to join an expedition for the purpose of punishing the Comanches who had been carrying out raids against the Texans.By early October there were nearly 90 volunteer Texas Rangers who gathered a few miles from Austin to begin the hunt. After weeks of tracking, the Comanches were located and just before sunrise on October 24, the Rangers charged the village. The Comanches were taken by complete surprise awakened by the howling screams of the Rangers and the thunder of galloping horses. Nearly naked and weaponless, they fled for the perceived safety of the ford that crossed the Colorado. Many Indians were killed before they reached the river, and a large numberwere gunned down as they attempted to cross the ford. Those who reached the far bank to flee across the open prairie were either killed or taken prisoner. One of these volunteer Rangers was Gerard Hayden, son of Samuel and Mary Hayden of St. Marys County. After Samuel Hayden died in 1829, his land was sold and his widow married Henry J. Davis in 1832. For these and perhaps other reasons, Gerard headed to Texas. In 1842 he married Jane Dickson, widow of Robert Crawford. There were no children. On April 4, 1850 Gerard was murdered near his home in Fayette County, Texas. G. Hayden brought from Maryland four negro men belonging to a Mr. Goodwin and the negroes have repeatedly stated that they were only to stay here so long as Hayden lived. Mr. Hayden was opening a new farm on the Navided, and had rented some land about three miles from his new place. On Thursday, the fourth inst., being somewhat indisposed, left two of the negroes and a German and went to his camp. That night two of them, Moses and Bob, went to his campBob went to the camp on the pretence to get medicine for the German. Hayden gave him the medicine, and when he got back in his bunk, Bob knocked him in the head with a maul, and then dragged him out to the fire and tried to burn him up, and succeeded in burning his legs off above the knees. Finding this process slow, Bob took him and put him back in the camp and set
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camp prove the whole to be true where they first undertook to burn him. Moses said that when Bob dragged him to the fire and commenced piling wood, upon him, he said: I cannot stand that, and went off. The negroes stated that Hayden was kind, and never has whipped them.
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conflict. Dr. Symonds is the author of over 25 books, many of which have North End Gallery It is time to think of fall and all its won- won numerous awards and accolades. ders. We can enjoy fall colors, air with a A professor at the United States Nahint of crispness and the fun of special val Academy from 19762005, he is days such as Halloween. The Members the first person to win both the Naval of the North End Gallery invite you to Academys Excellence in Teaching come to the Gallery and see the Octo- award and its Excellence in Research ber Show. They present a bit of whimsy award, and he received the Department with a show titled Whats So Funny . of the Navys Superior Civilian Service medal three times. He was Professor of and visit and smile. Come The show dates are Oct. 2 to Oct 27 with Strategy at the U.S. Naval War College the First Friday celebration taking place in Newport, Rhode Island and at the at the Gallery on Oct. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. Britannia Royal Naval College in DartThe phone number is 301 475 3130 and mouth, England. Due to a generous grant from the the web address iswww.northendgalBoeing Company we are once again lery.org. able to offer our Speaker Series free to the public. Advance reservations Andy Plautz 41625 Park Avenue, Leonardtown, 11 are required due to limited seating. Please call 301-373-2280 to make your a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 4 to Oct. 31 Enjoy an evening of artwork on reservation. exhibit at Opal Fine Art. View the photography of local artist, Andy Plautz, Saturday, Oct. 19 as well as work of gallery owners Angela Wathen, Jane Rowe and Cynthia 2013 Monster Glow Dash 5k Rosenblatt Creative and unique one of Summerseat Farm, Mechanicsville, 5 a kind handbags from local designer p.m. Rain or shine, walkers welcome. Cristina Caguin are also on display. Join us for our reception from 5 Race starts at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.monsterglowdash.com p.m. to 8 p.m. on 1st Friday, Oct 4. Opal Fine Art is proud to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Chicken BBQ will collect donations to support Breast Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Cancer Screening and Early Detec- Rt.235 Laurel Grove, Mechanicsville, tion Programs at Med Star St. Marys 12 noon to 5 p.m. Mt. Zion United Methodist Men will hospital. Opal Fine Art is located in his- hold their Annual Drive Thru Chicken toric downtown Leonardtown, just off BBQ Dinner, consisting of 1/2 BBQ the square. For more information, call Chicken, baked potato, applesauce, green beans, roll and snack cake. Din302-438-1629 ners are packaged to go but you are invited to dine in the fellowship hall or at Thursday, Oct. 17 the picnic tables. Dinners are $13 per dinner. For more information, contact Discover Lexington Park Freedom Park, 21744 S. Coral the church office at 301-884-4132. Place,Lexington Park, 4 to 7 p.m. Stop by to enjoy music and All Saints Episcopal Churchs games anddiscover some of Treasures Sale the great offerings in the Park All Saints Episcopal Church, Sunderland, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. including free samples Find great buys, gently used items and perhaps an antique, inside Parish Friday, Oct. 18 Hall. Were at the intersection of Rts 2013 Speaker Series: Craig Symonds 2 and 4. Free admission; free parking. For info, call 301-855-4865 Sotterley Plantation, 7 p.m. Back by popular demand! Acclaimed naval historian, Dr. Craig Sy- Lexington Park Lions Annual Yard monds had our barn packed to capacity Sale Shopping Cenfor his 2011 Speaker Series presenta- McKays tion of Lincoln and His Admirals! He ter, Great Mills Rd., 8 a.m. is back once again to share his newest Boating and fishing gear, surf board, book, The Civil War at Sea. Symonds wind surfer board, bread machine, new presents a masterful history of the Civil kerosene heater, pool noodles, tools War navies--both Union and Confeder- and shop supplies, insulation, computer ate--and places them within the broader desks, computer cabinet, antique cabicontext of the emerging industrial age. net radio, file cabinets, steamer trunks, This era marked dramatic pre-war rev- microwave, manual typewriters, anolution in naval technology such as the tique silver serving dishes, Country advent of steam propulsion, the screw French twin bed set with dresser and propeller, and larger and more power- night stand, professional quality treadful rifled guns. These changes were mill, and much, much more.Proceeds epitomized in the famous Battle of the benefit Great Mills High School scholIronclads, but Symonds will also ad- arship fund. Lexington Park Lions dress other famous battles, blockades Club is a 501(c)3 organization. Call and sieges. The Civil War at Sea illumi- 301-863-2561 for more information. nates a little-discussed and greatly undervalued aspect of Americas national
Bingo Ridge Firehouse, 13820 Point Lookout Road, Ridge, 4 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. - bingo begins at 5 p.m. There is only one winner per each game except for the four specials games. 1/2 Of the money taken in for each of the four special games will be divided between all winners of that game. On all regular games if more than one person wins all winners will pull a ping pong ball and the one with the highest number wins the prize for that game. All other winners will get to pick a prize of their choice from the door prize list. We have lots and lots of very nice door prizes. $20 first set, each additional set $8 -- specials are $1 each -- No children under the age of nine. All seats must purchase a ticket. You can get information by calling 301-862-4597. All proceeds will Benefit Ridge Firehouse Auxiliary, St. Marys Trinity Church at St. Marys City and St. Marys Chapel in Ridge. Firehouse will have plenty of delicious food, refreshments and drinks for sale. Come early and eat your dinner here.
among the roses, an illusion of grace above her own grave. William Snow, retired judge and widower, returns to his childhood home grieving for Jane, the love of his life. Along the way, truth reveals itself in fleeting glimpses as a series of deaths come under suspicion. Not believing in ghosts, Snow begins to understand why some people do.
Monday, Oct. 21
Dyslexia Support Network of Southern Maryland Presbyterian Church, 2341 KIngston Creek Road, California, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Parents, teachers and caregivers of students who struggle to read and write are invited to network with other parents and learn more about how to help students with dyslexia
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Fairy Godmother Project Tees Off to Support Local Pediatric Cancer Families Breton Bay Golf & Country Club, Leonardtown, 10 a.m. Fairy Godmother Project of Southern Maryland is hosting its 1st Annual Golf Tournament. All proceeds from the event will benefit Fairy Godmother Project of Southern Maryland. Registration for the tournament will begin at 8:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. Breakfast, lunch and beverages will be provided. Following the tournament, prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams and contest winners. Green and cart fees are also included. Sponsorship levels are also available. To register your team, become a sponsor or to learn more about Fairy Godmother Project of Southern Marylands 1st Annual Golf Tournament, please visit our event website at www. fgpgolf.com.
Sunday, Oct. 20
Southern Maryland Jewish Community Joint Picnic. Gilbert Run Park, South Bridge Pavilion, 1:30 to 4 p.m. All Jews of Southern Maryland are invited! The picnic is sponsored by Beit Chaverim (Prince Frederick), Beth Israel Synagogue (Lexington Park), Shaare Shalom (Waldorf), Shaare Tikvah (Waldorf), and Temple Solel (Bowie). Kosher burgers, dogs, and condiments will be provided. Bring your own drinks and a Kosher-style side dish or dessert to share. Please contact your congregation, or emailshaareshalom@ gmail.com. Sunday Jazz & Requests Caf des Artistes,41655 Fenwick Street, On-the-Square, Leonardtown, 5 to 8 p.m. Come on out on Sunday for a relaxing early evening of dinner and music, while Gretchen takes your requests from her extensive and ever growing- repertoire of standards and contemporary tunes. Randy Richie on keyboard & James Fowler on acoustic bass. Warm, friendly neighborhood cafe atmosphere and criticallyacclaimed cuisine, located in an historic waterfront town. Reservations recommended. 301-997-0500 Author Signing Fenwick Street Used Books & Music, 41655A Fenwick Street, 12 to 2 p.m. Linda Stewart will be signing copies of her new book Snows Rest, A Maryland Mystery. Lonesome howls of distant red wolves drift through the night. Yearning for Janes company, Snow wanders into the garden. An aromatic mix of boxwood, pine and roses fills his head. Something soft as wings of a moth brushes his face. Wrapped in her rose embroidered shawl, she floats
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Business After Hours St. Marys Landing Apartments 21590 Pacific Drive, Lexington Park, 5:30 to 7 p.m. RSVP to the Chamber office by October 16th
Thursday, Oct. 24
NAACP Image Award Winner Truth Thomas Presents at St. Marys Colleges VOICES Reading Series St. Marys College of Maryland, 8:15 p.m. The English Department at St. Marys College continues its fall 2013 VOICES Reading Series on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 8:15 p.m. in the colleges Daugherty-Palmer Commons. Truth Thomas, singer-songwriter and poet, will read from his works. Thomas studied creative writing at Howard University and earned his MFA in poetryat New England College. His collections include: Party of Black, A Day of
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Presence, and Bottle of Lifeand Speak Water, winner of the 2013 NAACPImage Award for Outstanding Literary Work in Poetry. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Karen Anderson atklanderson@smcm.edu.
Friday, Oct. 25
Acoustic Music Concert 37497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico, 7 p.m. There will be a fun, inspiring acoustic music concert featuring Carey Creed Friends in Chaptico at 7:30 p.m. Gen. admission is $12, for Southern MD Trad. Music Dance members its $10. http://smtmd.org/index.htmlhttp://careycreed.com/Grammy award-winning guitarist Al Petteway says Careys songs are different and special. When she sits down at the piano during a live performance, I know that Im going to be entertained and delighted. Public Radio WAMU host Lee Michael Demsey says: She has a golden voice and sings of the human spirit, the never give up, never give in attitude. For this special musical evening, acoustic instrument phenom Mark Sylvester will complement Careys performance with guitar and mandolin. As another bonus, talented singer-songwriters Lynn Hollyfield and Mary Gordon Hall will add their honeythroated harmonies to the mix.
Throughout the day, there will be other exciting things like 50/50 raffles, a $500.00 money raffle, door prizes, and a popular silent auction.There will be food available for sale provided by the 3rd District Optimist Kruzin Kafe and alcohol is BYOB.The event is held inside at the closed and covered arena which is handicap accessible and portable bathroom facilities are located outside. Non-perishable food items will also be collected for the Helping Hands Food Pantry in Hollywood, Md. Tickets are $25 in advanced and $30 at the door.To purchase tickets in advance send a check or money order payable toHospice of St. Marys along with a self-addressed stamped envelope to P.O. Box 741, California, MD 20619. The deadline for advanced tickets to be mailed is October 19.You can also get them instantly online through Ticket Derby by going towww.bluegrassforhospice.com/4or by phone at 1-888663-3729. Children under 12 are admitted for free with a paying adult.Country Inn and Suitesof California, MD is offering special rates for Bluegrass for Hospice-2013 attendees. Just call them at 301-737-5227. For more information, call 301-737-3004 or go online atwww. bluegrassforhospice.com. Last year Bluegrass for Hospice raised nearly $24,000.00. With your help, we hope to reach past that goal this year.
nesses all around the Leonardtown Square.St. Marys Craft Guild will have materials and helpers on hand so you can Build Your Own Scarecrow ($8 for supplies) and SMAWL will be hosting their Annual Pet Costume Contest. Dress your pets in their best costume and bring them to the Square for pictures that will be posted online for voting. At 3:30, walk or drive over to the College of Southern Maryland Auditorium for an afternoon showing of the movieHocus Pocus. Movie is free, donations gratefully accepted. Concessions will be available for purchase. Co-sponsored by Big Larrys Comic book Caf. Call 301-475-9791 for more details.
A conspiracy to Steal History and Theft of Americas National Treasures Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, 7 p.m. The St. Marys Genealogical Society is holding their next meeting. The public is invited and admission is free. Speakers will be Mr. Mitch Yokelson and Greg Tremaglio. Refreshments are served. Contact Loranna Gray at 301373-8458 or Peg Richardson at 40-3264435 for directions or information
Wednesday, October 30
Peter Hatch- A Rich Spot of Earth: Thomas Jeffersons Revolutionary Garden of Monticello Historic Sotterley, Inc. P.O. Box 67 Hollywood, Md., 7:00 p.m. As Director of Gardens and Grounds at Monticello since 1977, Peter Hatch has been responsible for the maintenance, interpretation, and conservation of its 2,400 acre landscape. This book showcases Thomas Jeffersons farming legacy, and his scientific and meticulously documented trials and errors of growing over 300 varieties of 90 plants. The Sotterley Speaker Series is sponsored by The Boeing Company Committed to community support and service, The Boeing Company has been dedicated to promoting education and the arts within the Southern Maryland community. This generous sponsorship allows our Speaker Series to be free of charge for the general public. Due to limited seating advanced reservations are requested. Please call 301-373-2280 to make your reservation today
Sunday, Oct. 27
The Case if the Show-Stopping Nun Nabber Mt Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mt Zion Church Rd, Mechanicsville, 6 p.m. A two act mystery dinner theatre, The Case of the Show-Stopping Nun Nabber by Kimberlee Mendoza will be held. The dinner theatre will be held November 1st and 2nd, doors open at 6 p.m., with show starting at 6:30 p.m. Menu catered by Mikes BBQ, appetizer, roast beef and grilled chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, green beans, pasta salad, rolls, dessert, coffee,tea and lemonade. Reservations must be made by Oct. 27th, cost $30 per person in advance, call Cathy at 301-672-0015 and 301-884-3968. There will be a Silent Auction held to benefit Mt.Zions Hungry Team. Come dressed in your best 1940s attire. Prizes will be given for the best dressed male and female.
Saturday, October 26
BLUEGRASS FOR HOS PICE-2013 CELEBRATES ITS 5TH YEAR WITH HEADLINING LEG END CELEBRATING 50 Monday, Oct. 28 Flat Iron Farm, Great Mills, 11 a.m. Bluegrass for Hospice-2013 will be held. Not only is the event celebrating its 5th year, but headliner,Larry Sparksis celebrating his 50th year in Bluegrass music. It is located on Flat Iron Road just 1.5 miles from MD Route 5. The event begins at noon. All proceeds for the To Advertise in the Church Services Directory, Call The County Times at 301-373-4125 day go to support the Hospice House of St. Marys County. This year will be bigger and better than ever with 2 headliners and the rest of the day filled with local entertainHUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH THE ANGLICAN MISSION ment. Alongside of Rebel ReA member of the Southern Baptist Convention cording ArtistLarry Sparkswill OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND 8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637 also beJunior Sisk & Ramblers 301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627 29855 Eldorado Farm rd Associate Pastor Choicewho records for the same Sundays - 10 AM CharlottE hall, md 20659 Kevin Cullins record label. It will be a Rebel 41695 Fenwick Street Unit 3 301-884-8503 Bluegrass day! Local Bluegrass Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am Leonardtown, MD 20650 talent will includeBluegrass Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 am Gospel Express, Jay ArmsworOrder Of gOOd news services Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study 6:00 pm 301/475-9337 thy & Eastern Tradition(event Wednesday Discipleship Classes 7:00 pm www.amosm.net sun schOOl, all ages...............10:00 promoter & coordinator),Char(Adults, youth & Children) sun mOrning wOrship.............11:00 lie Thompson & Bottom County Bluegrass, Bubby Abell & sun evening wOrship.................7:00 Spoon Creek,andBluegrass wed evening prayer mtg.........7:00 Gospel Express. The always
Trick-Or-Treat on the Square with SMAWL Pet Costume Contest and Craft Guild Build-Your-Own Scare crow Friends of the Leonardtown Theater Special movie Presentation Leonardtown Square, 1 to 3 p.m. Bring your kids in their Halloween finest to Trick-or-Treat at local busi-
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By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer Despite having only formed officially in September, the new acoustic rock band, Sage has made some major strides in Calvert County. The band, comprised of Christian Wathen, William Cartwright and Robbie Wilson, developed as the members bonded over their shared loved of heavier genres of music ranging from rock to metal to screamo. The bands first appearance in Facebook, largely contributed to their fan base. Seeing a lot of people that like your stuff is a great feeling, Cartwright said. With the creation of their page on Facebook, the band took to putting up videos of some of their songs, eventually advanc ing to sharing their music via SoundCloud so fans had the opportunity to download their music for on the go listening. Our first gig was actually at a funeral, Cartwright said. The trio played for the first time together at Wathens grandfathers funeral earlier this year and said that there was a chemistry there that they couldnt ignore. Over the past month, the band has performed at various open forums in the community, attracting the attention of two representatives in different record companies. Were working on getting signed, Wathen said. Along with playing covers of popular songs from their favorite bands, Sage has also composed 16 original songs together as a group, feeding off of shared experiences. While each song is significantly differ-
ent, the band said that most of the ideas behind the songs come from relationships and other situations that they can relate to or have been through. While right now, the band is in the process of expanding, they seem determined to stay different from other music that is available right now. Were sticking with acoustic for now, Wathen said, adding that only time will tell what the future holds in terms of their sound. Right now, the band is in the process of finding a drummer and adding more to their song set. We love performing, Cartwright said, even if were just doing local shows, its really cool. kimberlyalston@countytimes.net
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Caf des Artistes(41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 5 to 8 p.m. GrooveSpan Duo Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery (8650 Mackall Rd, St. Leonard) 2 to5 p.m. Chesapeake Community Chorus Practice North Beach Union Church, (8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) 4 to 6 p.m. Gretchen Richies Jazz Cabaret Caf des Artistes (41655 Fenwick StreetOn-the-Square, Leonardtown) 6 to 9 p.m.
DJ Mango Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m. Justin Myles Ruddy Duck Alehouse (16800 Piney Point Rd,Piney Point)
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Monday, Oct. 21
Bud Light Karaoke Challenge Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Alehouse (16800 Piney Point Rd,Piney Point) 7 p.m. Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 19
GrooveSpan CSM Prince Frederick Campus (Fine Arts Building Gala, Prince Frederick) 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Vendetta Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m Jim Ritter and the Creole Gumbo Jazz Band The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m. David Flood Spinnakers (16244 Millers Wharf Rd, Ridge ) 6 to 10 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 22
$2 Tuesday Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood) 11 a.m. Karaoke with DJ Tommy and DJ OT Hard Times Caf (1120 Smallwood Drive, West Waldorf) 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Team Trivia Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) 6:30 p.m
Thursday, Oct. 24
GrooveSpan Duo Montereys Restaurant(1753 HG Trueman Rd, Lusby) - 6 to 9 p.m.
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Nostalgia or Clutter
Well, Im starting to look forward to a little time at home. I think thats because now that I have been going through items to make room for everything that is coming home from the shop, I have realized how much more there is yet to clean out and clear out. Ill need months at home to organize and reorganize everything. This is going to be hard because I am also going to need a job. Daughters of the family seem to be, though not always, the keepers of the family history and heirlooms. It gets really hard to say, I dont need all those old Christmas ornaments, newspapers, letters, books, etc. because then I start to think maybe one of my sons will want this someday, or my niece might want this treasure someday. But who ends up keeping it all until everyone is ready for all this history me. Right now, Im overwhelmed anyway with the closing of my shop, but having to find places for everything is even more overwhelming. I think about pictures of families in poor countries who travel with everything on their backs, and wonder why we/me accumulate all of this stuff. How do Americans accumulate so much stuff and get so much of an emotional attachment to it? Its not all bad however, I am coming across things that I hadnt really paid attention to before. Someone in my family kept a pile of old Washington D.C. newspapers dating back to 1927. I know it originally wouldnt have been my Father because he wasnt born until 1928. The 1927 newspapers were from an entire week in July. Im not sure why. I didnt find any earth shattering events, but I did find wonderful ads about now non-existent Washington, D.C. department stores and schedules for the radio programs of the time. The newspapers from November of 1945 were, of course, filled with news of the war. The And yes, there was a time block set aside in the November 18th, 1945 WMAL radio schedule for the Washington Redskins vs. the Bears. That was funny because the Redskins were playing when I was reading that. My Dad or brothers kept lots of papers from the Nixon Kennedy debates, and the famous photo of the Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin; the first human to travel in outer space. I know that there is one other huge box of nothing but WWII newspapers somewhere in this house, I believe in the attic a place I have never been, and might not go. While I was in my workshop going through the newspapers, old coverless MAD magazines (remember how you had to fold them a certain way to see another picture?), and vintage Disney World magazines, my husband was sitting inside the door of his late Mothers shed going through old family pictures, and items to which Shirley felt attached. We regularly stopped and walked to each others spots to tell each other the importance of these pieces of nostalgia. We also got rid of lots of things too. We brought in very few items to keep and file. Im in a countdown of days now, and worried I wont get everything done and that you will be reading about my husbands and my separation or worse next week. He keeps asking me if I have a plan for this weekends move-out, and I do its just best to keep some of it to myself right now. So, if you want to come for the show you are welcome to come on out. I have a feeling my husband is going to be yelling out like a carnival barker, Deals, come get your deals! Its not coming home with us! And Im going to be saying, But, its my favorite! To each new days adventure, Shelby
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