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Their silence is deafening against code home rule. - Commissioner Todd Morgan on the lack of public interest in the code home rule ballot measure
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Public Hearing On Homestead Tax Credit Set By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
On Nov. 1 citizens will be able have the chance to comment on the county’s homestead tax credit and its cap of 5 percent annual increase for primary residences. Commissioner Mike Hewitt has proposed reducing the cap from 5 percent down to 3 percent to further help those on limited incomes such as senior residents. “Remember this isn’t going to affect the tax bills paid by commercial properties, we’re going to get those revenues,” Hewitt said at Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County. Hewitt said he was confident that the county was growing commercially, with the opening of new hotels and even the sale of his own family’s business to a Baltimore-based operator after more than 50 years of commerce, as proof that St. Mary’s was a place in which to invest. Commissioner Todd Morgan was wary of lowering the property tax cap, which exists to ensure that property tax bills don’t become too high if state property assessments go up, because of the spending com-
mitments the county government had engaged in over the past two years. “We’ve spent a lot of money,” Morgan said. “With the new library [in Leonardtown], the senior center, the jail and the air museum expenses are only going up.” He said that lowering the homestead tax cap would cost the county much needed revenue in a time when revenues were already flat. Hewitt countered by saying that the county routinely “underestimated revenues and overestimated expenses.” “I’ve been saying that for 14 years,” Hewitt said. Commissioner Tom Jarboe cautioned, however, that county residents should not hold out too much hope that the commissioners would be able to lower the tax cap due to concerns over already flat revenues. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer After an internal investigation by Calvert County Public Schools officials, Northern High School’s football team, the Patriots, have been stripped of four recent victories just two months into the season. The reason the victories were negated is because the school systems internal investigation found that two of the players on the Patriot’s team were attending the school illegally, in essence the players were not living at the residence they were supposed to for enrollment at the school. A source close to the investigation, which was undertaken by the system’s Student Services Division, told The County Times that one of the students involved was a Calvert resident while the other was not. Kevin Hook, who heads up transportation and athletics for the Calvert schools system, said that the changes of the Patriots receiving a playoff spot for the state championship were now all but gone. He said the investigation started about a month ago when “red flags came up on some of our students.” “Indeed the families [of the students] were not actually residing at the residence they were supposed to,” Hook said.
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Both students have been suspended from any athletic competition of any kind for 60 days in the state of Maryland, Hook said, a punishment that is concurrent with the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Associations (MPSSAA) rules. The MPSSAA is the athletic governing body of the Maryland Department of Education. Great Mills and Leonardtown high schools, will have their losses to Northern converted to wins because of the latest findings, Hook said. Huntingtown and La Plata will also have losses to Northern converted. The head coach at Northern, Darren De Meio, has also been sanctioned according to MPSSAA rules, by being declared ineligible to coach for the rest of the season, Hook said. There were similar incidents of this kind at Patuxent and Huntingtown high schools back in 2009 and 2012, Hook said, both involving athletic teams and both incidents resulting in wins being stripped. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Survey Shows Reduced Rockfish Spawn By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A report released this week by the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shows that the annual reproduction of striped bass, also more commonly known as rockfish, is much lower than average. The striped bass index, the average number of rockfish caught that are less than one year old in the Juvenile Striped Bass Survey, came in at just 2.2 for 2016, far less than the 63-year average of 11.7. “While this year’s striped bass index is disappointing, it is not a concern unless we observe poor spawning in multiple, consecutive years,” said David Blazer, the fishing and boating services director for DNR. “Very successful spawning years, as recently as 2011 and 2015, should more than compensate for this below-average year.” Striped bass are among the iconic species of fish in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, particularly as a game fish. State officials say that fish who return to fresh water to spawn, such as rockfish, experienced lower reproduction rates in 2016; this may be due to dryer weather conditions
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and low river levels, natural resources officials stated. Spring surveys showed that there were normal numbers of striped bass females in spawning grounds but eggs and later larval stages found it difficult to survive in tough environmental conditions, according to DNR. The state started monitoring the health of the striped bass population back in 1954 when their stocks were well below the historical average. Records from DNR show that from 1972 through 1992 rockfish spawns fell to dangerously low levels; state officials stated that bad years of spawning are usually offset by previous or later years of better species reproduction. DNR expects the stronger levels of spawning in recent years to better support the fishery despite this year’s relatively poor numbers. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Voters Can Cast Ballots As Early As Next Week By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Local GOP members were out supporting the Donald Trump/Mike Pence ticket for president Wednesday afternoon in Leonardtown even as numerous national polls showed Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign ahead by as many as eight points. Yet other polls, such as the IBD/TIPP presidential tracking poll have Trump, a billionaire real estate mogul, ahead by one point nationwide after a week of blistering political attacks from media and Democrats. Tracking polls from Rasmussen and the L.A. Times also show the race in a statistical dead heat as of Oct. 19. “We have people just asking for [campaign] signs and others who just want to
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join us,” said Mary Russell, the 1st Vice Chair of the Maryland GOP, and St. Mary’s resident. “There’s a lot of enthusiam.” Registered voters in St. Mary’s County can cast their ballots starting Oct. 27 through Nov. 3 in early voting, with polls open from 8a.m. to 8p.m Election Day is Nov. 8 with polls opening at 7 a.m. to 8p.m. Russell said that, at least locally, there was a significant amount of support for Trump’s candidacy. “If people were undecided I think they’re making up their minds,” she said. “It’s very exciting.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Thursday, October 20, 2016
Shooting Spree Nets Attempted Murder Charge
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Prosecutors have charged Michael Vincent Moore, 55, of Lexington Park with attempted murder and numerous other charges in last week’s shooting spree at the Mayfaire Apartments near Pegg Road. Moore is accused of firing a handgun into an apartment at the very complex in which he lived and then again at a woman driving a car on Pegg Road just minutes later. According to police who responded to the scene the shooting began about 7:40 a.m. Oct. 13 when Moore allegedly fired into the apartment of Casey Carolyn Vance, who lived on Mayfaire Lane; she told police that someone fired shots through her front door and then a black male, later identified as Moore, forced his way through her front door. As deputies with the sheriff’s office searched the complex they also found another door with bullet holes through it. Witnesses said that after Moore left Vance’s apartment they heard other shots fired in the complex. Law officers soon responded to another shooting report, this time on Pegg Road when motorist Karen Marie Adkins was allegedly fired upon by Moore as she was sitting in her vehicle near the area of Chancellors Run Road. The rounds allegedly fired by Moore shattered her front windshield, charging documents stated, and she fled while still driving her car. Moore pursued her, court papers stated, from his own vehicle driving on Pegg Road towards Route 235. Adkins told police she heard another gunshot during the pursuit and looked in
her rearview mirror to find Moore holding the gun, a stainless steel revolver, outside the car. Adkins eventually shook her pursuer and found police to report what had happened to her, police reports stated. Back on Mayfaire Lane, Moore returned to the scene of the shooting in his Mercedes Benz vehicle, with a bullet hole in the windshield. “The defendant told officers he had shot through his windshield, and also acknowledged to firing the handgun at a door in the apartment complex,” court papers stated. Moore also told police he had placed the handgun used in the shooting spree, a .357 magnum revolver, on the ground at the rental office. One of the managers at the rental complex, Kiersten Petree, told officers that Moore had pointed a gun at her before police found him there. She asked him to put the gun down, court papers said, which he did and walked away. When detectives arrested Moore he is alleged to have assaulted Det. Sgt. Michael Boyer, for which he was also charged. When interviewed Moore admitted to firing into an apartment and “to shooting at someone in a vehicle who smiled at him,” court papers read. In all Moore faces charges of attempted first-degree murder, first-degree burglary, reckless endangerment, first-degree assault, use of a firearm in the crime of violence and assaulting a law enforcement officer. guyleonard@countytimes.net
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision On October 16, 2016, at approximately 2:51 A.M., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office patrol units were dispatched to a serious motor vehicle collision on Pegg Road in the area of Pegg Lane. Patrol units arrived on scene to find a 2000 Toyota Camry overturned on its roof. Witnesses reported seeing a subject flee from the vehicle and inside the vehicle another subject was located trapped and unconscious. The subject trapped in the motor vehicle was transported to a hospital with serious injuries, and deputies are seeking the identity of the subject who the fled the scene on foot. Due to the severity of the collision, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to
the scene. Preliminary investigation indicates the 2000 Toyota Camry was traveling southbound on Pegg Road at a high rate of speed. The vehicle failed to negotiate a bend in the roadway, struck a curb, and continued traveling southbound. The vehicle then struck a concrete island where the vehicle overturned. At this time, both speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Cpl. Brandon Foor #235 at 301-475-4200, *ext. 2265. From St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
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Priest Accused of Theft Pleads Not Guilty By Guy Leonard Staff Writer John Stephen Mattingly, the former priest at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Newtown Neck, accused of stealing thousands of dollars from his congregation over several years, has pleaded not guilty to 20 separate charges in U.S. District Court, The County Times has learned. Mattingly has been accused of taking donations to the church and to a Catholic charity, the St. Vincent De Paul Society, from parish members and instead of putting them into a proper account had them deposited into his own bank account. Federal authorities alleged in their indictment against Mattingly that he stole $76,000 over a four year period from 2006 to 2010. Mattingly retired from service at the parish in 2010. The County Times first broke the story back in 2014 when sources at the parish and later the archdiocese revealed that an internal audit of the church finances revealed irregularities that Mattingly could not satisfactorily account for. The indictment alleges that over the course of the scheme Mattingly fraudulently deposited more than 500 checks, totaling at least $76,000, written by more than 135 parishioners and made payable to St. Francis or the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and not to Mattingly.
But prosecutors have filed a motion to admit statements during trial that Mattingly made to investigators back in Dec. of 2015 as they were looking into allegations of financial wrongdoing. According to filings by the prosecution, Mattingly “welcomed a conversation with the agents.” Agents said in court filings that Mattingly told them that he had co-mingled his personal funds with money designated for the church. Mattingly also admitted that he wrote notes on the back of checks paid to the church and still put them in his own personal accounts. Court papers also stated that Mattingly admitted he deposited money for the church into a personal account and called it “deferred compensation.” “When asked why he should be paying himself ‘deferred compensation,’ Mattingly offered no explanation and acknowledged that he never experienced a break in regular pay [or] compensation from the church that would have justified paying himself deferred compensation,” the prosecution’s motion stated. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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came out. The fish are still here but are deeper and want to bite at sun up and sunset. All of this can change overnight. The bay has rockfish all up and down the ship’s channel. These fish are bigger and will go breaking into schools of bait most anytime. Look for clouds of seagulls to clue you in to locations of active fish. Troll or cast lures, everything works when they go to feeding. Trollers hugging them bottom with 20 ounces score well on the bigger fish manuvering around the breaking schools. Small to medium size bucktails are the ticket now in white, chartruse and yellow. Schools of gray trout (weakfish) are in the bay between the Targets and the PR buoy. They are under or off to the edges of breaking rockfish and one ounce metal jigs bounced on the bottom will catch them. Blue fish are scattered all about mixed with rockfish. Fresh alewives are now back in the bait shops after the pound netters were unable to catch any for about two weeks with hurricane conditions and damaged nets. The catfish will be hungry this week and fresh cut bait will be what they are looking for. The Potomac and Patuxent are loaded with blue and channel cats. Blue fish and rockfish love cut bait in the surf. White perch should be eager to bite in the creeks on tiny lures in the summer like days this week as long as the tide is moving. The bottom fishing in the deep holes in the rivers should produce plenty of perch. Bits of bloodworm on spinner hooks will get them two at a time. A late run of peeler crabs are now in the bait shops and God never made a better bait for all fish that swim.
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BLEACHERS by Ronald Guy Contributing Writer
Dangerous Faction I’m going to blatantly ignore the unceremonious end to the professional baseball season. You good with that O’s fans? Nats fans? Thought so. A furry mammal, a 30-year-old football team and a wig-wearing American legend is on the docket… The 1985 Chicago Bears are, for my money, the greatest NFL team of the Super Bowl era. After a 15-1 regular season (11 of those wins were by double digits), the Bears won three playoff games, including Super Bowl XX, by a combined score of 91-10. Chicago’s offense featured future Hall of Fame RB Walter Payton, flashy but gritty QB Jim McMahon, and lightning fast WR Willie Gault. The identity of that great Bears team, though, was its devastating and historic defense. Middle linebacker Mike Singletary and defensive lineman Dan Hampton and Richard Dent are in the Hall of Fame. Outside linebackers Otis Wilson and Wilbur Marshall wreaked havoc off the edge. Defensive lineman Steve McMichael
was a two-time All-Pro and safeties Gary Fencik and the late Dave Duerson were as good as any in the league. More than a collection of talented football players, the ’85 Bears were a crossover pop culture phenomena. Rotund DT William “The Refrigerator” Perry caught the nation’s fancy with his lovable girth and touchdown plunges. McMahon was a professional wrestling persona in cleats. Head Coach Mike Ditka was the perfect booming, unpolished personality to lead this band of bandits and brash defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan made sacks, turnovers and shutouts cool. Collectively the Bears played hard, won often and embraced fame. They shot television commercials and, true to the MTV era of the mid-80’s, made a corny music video - The Super Bowl Shuffle. Always a sports documentary in the making, ESPN recently made it official by featuring the ’85 Bears in a “30 for 30” feature.
One question has lingered about those fabulous and fun ’85 Bears: Why did they manage just one Super Bowl appearance? They had a nice run – five consecutive division titles from 1984-88 – but that single championship is a lonely piece of hardware for a roster with dynastic capabilities. The answer was revealed in that “30 for 30” piece and explained by James Madison, unsuspecting football whisperer, in Federalist Paper No. 10 (that aforementioned centuries old political document): The Bears were a fractured group. Ryan was hired as defensive coordinator in 1978, four full season before Ditka was hired as head coach. His defensive unit was fiercely loyal, even lobbying ownership to retain Ryan in 1982. By 1985, the defense was dominant, among the very best in league history; the offense was…okay. The performance delta created tension between Ryan’s defense and Ditka’s offense and between Ryan and Ditka personally. In a way, the defense was its own faction, existing and operating as an isolated entity. So what does a founding father have to offer about NFL football? Well, in arguing for a new form of government in late 1787, Madison, noting the human compulsion for factious discord, wrote, “A zeal for different opinions…have in turn divided mankind into parties, inflamed them with mutual animosity, and rendered them much
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more disposed to vex and oppress each other than to cooperate for their common good.” He went on to comment that “So strong is this propensity of mankind to fall into mutual animosities”, the new government shouldn’t seek to combat the cause of inevitable faction but only seek, “…the means of controlling its effects.” That is brutal commentary on our species, but it is, unfortunately, spot on. The division within the Bears teams of the mid 80’s was insufficiently controlled and, ultimately, diminished its accomplishments. There was too much defense versus offense and not enough prevailing, unselfish commitment to a common cause. Be it 1787, 1985 or 2016, and whether the test subject is a personal relationship, a professional team or our representative government, the challenge is to promote spirited, constructive debate and avoid rogue faction. Our next big test arrives on November 9 when we will wake up either excited, disappointed or indifferent; but, regardless, we will still be Americans tasked with the responsibility of building a more perfect union. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
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As county voters begin to cast ballots next week as polling places open early, County Commissioner Todd Morgan is warning that the ballot issue of code home rule, which would give county commissioners greater local autonomy and the ability to pass some of its own laws, is a dangerous proposition. “This thing has never had any grass roots support,” Morgan said. “It’s a top down push… that’s highly questionable.” Morgan said code home rule was, at its heart, an expansion of government. “As a Republican, I’m for less government,” Morgan said in an interview Wednesday. Commissioners such as Tom Jarboe and John O’Connor support code home rule because of recent failures in Annapolis to get county-sponsored bills into committees, much less voted on. They have argued that county leaders could do a better job locally of dealing with law making rather than rely on delegates and senators from other counties with other interests. They also argue that code home rule would not allow commissioners to enact new taxes. The prospect of code home rule as a reason for bringing the county’s water and sewer authority, the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) under county control, was one that Morgan believed was equally a bad idea. Commissioner Mike Hewitt recently spoke out on bringing MetCom under county government as a way to help bring down increasing water and sewer rates and reduce the turmoil and infighting on the MetCom board that has plagued it for the past six months. Bringing MetCom under the county’s auspices would be the wrong move, Morgan said. “That would be the worst decision we could ever possibly make,” he said. Such a move would politicize the laying of new water and sewer lines, according to Morgan, and would make the county directly responsible for MetCom’s construction debt and employee salaries. Currently MetCom’s debt is only backed by the full faith and credit of the county. “I’ve never been a fan of big government,” Morgan said. Former MetCom director Stephen King, who was employed by the agency for 33 years and guided it for 11, said MetCom has functioned effectively for half-a-century on its own.
“I think it’s a bad idea,” King, of Hollywood, said. “I haven’t heard anything that convinces me that putting MetCom under county government would be an improvement.” He recognized that costs were going up but that was mostly due to forces beyond MetCom’s control. “It’s gotten expensive to operate water and sewer because Congress and the President [Obama] have mandated pollution control in the Chesapeake Bay,” King said. “These are very expensive mandates with no assistance.” King was speaking about mandates to remove nitrogen, phosphorous and sediment from state waters through the Watershed Implementation Plan mandated by the Obama Administration to clean up the watershed. Perhaps the biggest strike against bringing MetCom under county government was the prospect of all county tax payers essentially subsidizing the water and sewer service for just a fraction of the population. Of the county’s some 108,000 residents only about 17,000 are customers of MetCom. “Why should that majority pay for something they’re not going to be using?” King said. “In 51 years not a penny of county tax revenue has gone to MetCom for operations or construction. “I don’t see why it should start now.” Code home rule also brought other potential liabilities, Morgan said. “I can see there would easily be a major push for collective bargaining for the sheriff’s office,” Morgan said, “I don’t support publicly funded unions.” Public support for code home rule, despite the arguments regarding greater autonomy for the county and control over its destiny, has been scant. Public hearings over the space of about a year, eight in total, drew little interest from the public. “The largest one was in Valley Lee where half the attendees were boy scouts and girl scouts who were trying fulfill citizenship requirements,” Morgan said. “This is a major change to how we’ve always governed our county,” Morgan said. “This will affect every resident at the local level for a very long time. “And no one [in the public] is talking about this. Their silence is deafening against code home rule.”
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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 guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Eric Thomas Askins
Eric Thomas Askins, 17, of Hollywood, MD passed away on October 9, 2016. Born on October 20, 1998 in Prince Frederick, MD, he was the loving son of Laura “Laurie” Kimberly Quade Askins and Joseph “Joe” Mitchell Askins of Hollywood, MD. Eric is survived by his brother, Travis Joseph Askins of Hollywood, MD and grandmother, Nancy Irene Quade. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Martin Allen Quade, Loretta Askins and Mitchell Askins. Eric graduated from Great Mills High School in 2016 and was student at University of Maryland Baltimore County. He was a lifeguard and lifelong county resident. Eric swam with the Chesapeake Bay Aquatic Club for 11 years, it was his second home. During his senior year of high school, Eric swam on the Great Mills swim team, and had the best time with his team mates. Eric holds swimming records at both CBAC and GMHS. Eric was an original STEM program student, entering in the 4th grade, and was a member of the first graduating class to complete the STEM program from the beginning to end (4th – 12th). Eric enjoyed his family, the outdoors, being in the swimming pool, hanging out with his friends and spending time with his girlfriend, Kassi Boyce. His infectious
smile and quiet personality was loved by all. Pall Bearers: Brad Shannon, Andrew Scott, Walter Kuhaneck, Brendan Cain, Allan Li, Troy Kroll, Mike Flynn, Mike Quade, and Greg Quade Honorary Pall Bearers: Dennis Mackowiak, Guy Quade, and Casey Brandt The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Arrangements provided by the Mattinglye-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.
John Anthony Caspar
John Anthony Caspar, 100, of Hollywood, MD passed away on October 17, 2016 in Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Charlotte Hall, MD. Born on July 31, 1916 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Sophia F. Curry Caspar and Christian Caspar. John is survived by his niece Charlene Knapp of Tampa, FL. He was preceded in death by 10 brother and sisters. John served as a Staff Sargent in the United States Army from March 23, 1942 to October 8, 1945. John served in the
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Third Army Division Company C 25th Armored Engineer Battalion, his duty stations included: Brittany Campaign, Seille River Campaign, SAAR Campaign, Ardennes Campaign (Battle of the Bulge), DasburgIllume Campaign, and Germany Campaign. He earned; European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star and certificate of Merit during World War II. John worked as a Topographical Engineer for the U.S. Army Map Services. He loved to garden and build bird houses. All Services will be private.
William C. Wilkins
William C. Wilkins of Solomons, MD passed away peacefully on October 15, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife Dorothy Wilkins, of 40 years, three stepchildren and six step-grandchildren. He was born February 12, 1932, in Jersey City, NJ. He was predeceased by his parents Dorothy and William Keller, of Leominster, MA. William graduated from Loomis Chaffee Preparatory School, CT. He received degrees from Oberlin College, OH, and Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. William retired after 27 years from US Customs Headquarters, Washington DC. He earned his CPA designation and retired from a national accounting firm after working there 25 years. He will be greatly missed. He and his wife were members of St. Thomas Episcopal Church of McLean, VA, and St. Peter’s Church in Solomons, MD. Memories of Bill will be cherished. A private Memorial Service and inurnment will be at a later date. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 8991 Brook Road, McLean, VA. 22102.
Dorothy White Purdy
Dorothy White Purdy, 90, of La Plata, MD formerly of Clinton, MD passed away peacefully on October 8, 2016. She lived a full and rich life, blessed with laughter and the love of family and friends. She will be greatly missed. Dorothy was born on September 2, 1926 in Washington, DC to George Madison and
Mevie Lee White. A member of the “Greatest Generation”, she married John Robert Purdy (Bob) on March 12, 1943. Together for 37 years, they raised seven children before his death in 1980. Dorothy was a devoted wife and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who exemplified the virtues of selflessness, unconditional love, generosity and wisdom. She was happiest when she was with her family. Dorothy was a beach lover and relished every moment life would allow her to spend by the ocean. She was particularly fond of the beaches of Rehobeth Beach, DE and Topsail Island, NC. In addition to her love of the beach, she was a voracious reader, theater buff, lighthouse enthusiast and a bird watcher who had a special fondness for hummingbirds. She loved and raised Boston Terriers. In later years, she became an admirer of sea turtles. Upon her retirement from the Federal Government Printing Office in 1994, she was able to fulfill her lifelong dream of travel. She and her childhood friend, Joy Boyer travelled extensively and enjoyed trips to Europe, New England, Canada, the Rocky Mountains and California. Dorothy is survived by her loving children, Joanne Yates (Donald) of Mechanicsville, MD, John Jr. (Mary) of Fredericksburg, VA, Steven (Diana) of Surf City, NC, Donald of Hughesville, MD, Richard of Hughesville, MD, Thomas (Angela) of Indian Head, MD, 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband she is preceded in death by her brother, George Madison White, Jr. and her son, Michael Lee Purdy. Family will receive friends for Dorothy’s Life Celebration on Friday, October 14, 2016 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD 20735. Serving as pallbearers will be Ryan Tucker, Jeff Tucker, Kurt Smith, Chuck Williams, Andrew Purdy, and David Purdy. Memorial contributions may be made to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, P.O. Box 2095, Surf City, NC 28445, or the Charles County Humane Society, 71 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
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St. Mary’s Hospital Hosting Works by Local Artist Bernie Matus Artist to Donate Portion of Funds Raised to Scholarship Fund MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is hosting an art show this fall by local artist Bernard “Bernie” Matus. The Leonardtown artist’s photographs and digital designs will be on display in the hospital’s Atrium. Bernie will be donating a percentage from any works sold during the show to the St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation’s scholarship fund. Bernie, a former educator and school administrator, creates intricate designs by marrying various photographic images. “I love fine arts,” said Bernie, “and one of my favorite print artists is Robert Rauschenberg. I used to study his works and I realized I could do that with a computer, so I developed my own techniques.” Bernie’s interest in photography started as a 10-year-old boy when he purchased his first camera with money he earned from his paper route. Nearly 60 years later, he is still taking photos. Following a career as a teacher in New York and school administrator in Pennsylvania, Bernie began to devote more time to his passion following his retirement. He Bernie and Nancy Matus
and his wife, Nancy, a former dermatologist in practice for more than 30 years, moved to Leonardtown in 2009 to be closer to their daughter and her family. “I know how important the hospital is to the welfare of the community,” said Nancy, “and I think what is nice about MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is that they have the scholarship program to help students who may not otherwise be able to go to school and learn these skills.” The St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation provides scholarships to students interested in pursuing careers in the healthcare industry. Since 2001, the Foundation has awarded 132 scholarships. “We like to keep donations more local so that you know the money is going to people that live in the community,” said Bernie. “It is a nice way to see money being used on a local level.” An artist reception was held Oct. 3 in the Atrium as part of the hospital’s kickoff for its annual philanthropy campaign, Giving: The Power to Heal. Donations made during this year’s campaign will help fund a major renovation to the Atrium, which is expected to begin next year. The renovation will include expansion of the eating area, new furniture, new lighting and new flooring and wall treatments. From St. Mary’s Hospital
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A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Even Hurricane Matthew could not stop Camp Maria Retreat Center’s 5th Annual Oyster Scald “Camp Maria Style held on Sunday, October 9th. By the noon starting time, the rain had cleared, the sun returned and people began arriving to share the great Southern Maryland fare of scalded oysters, fried oysters, fried chicken and stuffed ham. With the music of Bob Schaller and Friends in the background, friends new and old enjoyed the day. Thanks Bob for getting the group together for our event. None of this could have happened without the support of others“ from our Board members, our event sponsors, local businesses, our own dedicated staff to our dedicated CMRC volunteers. We thank our sponsors for this event: the Pearl Level – Bailey’s Catering, Bailey’s Party Rentals, Our Neighbors From across the Bay - the Fleury, Hartley and Kerns Families; the Oyster Level - Paul and Denise Pietsch; the Reef Level - Dyson Building Center, James B. Hooper Associates, and Robert H. Moreland, Attorney; and the Shell Level - Betty McKay Johnson, Bookkeeping By Crystal LLC, Mark and Ann Kovalcik, and Printing Press Inc.. The Advancement Committee of the Camp Maria Retreat Center Board of Directors dedicated time and energy for many months for the success of this event: Sandy Dyson, Alice Moreland, Sarah Kane, Denise Pietsch, Ann Kovalcik, and Hillary Dyson, Food Service Manager. Much appreciation goes to Maintenance Manager, Lenny Zelonis, and our housekeeping and maintenance staffs for their attention to
detail and the smooth preparation of our facilities. We are very grateful to our volunteers who scalded and served the oysters: Paul O’Brien, Jack Russell, Bill Russell, Dan Greenwell, David Spranger, and Tom Emmart. Food preparation by Mark Kovalcik and Melanie Dyson and her kitchen crew made the food the highlight of the day – no lines, all smiles. Our wonderful bake sale would not have been possible without the baking talents of Louise Gough and Rose Mary Klein. The key to every event held at Camp Maria Retreat Center are the volunteers who are willing to serve wherever and whenever. This Oyster Scald was no exception. Throughout the day volunteers moved from one task to another as needed - with willingness and skill. We are most grateful for these special friends of Camp Maria: Sr. Marian Stenken, SCN, Sr. Luke Boriarski, SCN, Sr. Anne Magruder, SCN, Theresa Emmart, Natalie Emmart, Meredith Emmart, Kathy O’Brien, Laverne Schaefer, Theresa Pilkerton, Louise Gough, Harmony Spranger, Crystal Spranger, Sara Greenwell, Ryan Wathen, Ed Wathen, Carol Edick, Clarke Guy, Eric Gass, Dan Kerns, and George Fleury. Most importantly, we are grateful for all who, in spite of unsettled weather, came out and supported Camp Maria Retreat Center’s 5th Annual Oyster Scald. Seeing old friends and making new ones is part of the joy of this event. Camp Maria Retreat Center is already looking forward to next year’s Scald. Save the date - October 8, 2017. Ann Kovalcik, Director Camp Maria Retreat Center
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Ghosts of Sotterley: Witches in the Woods (Historic Sotterley Plantation – 44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood) Oct. 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29 – 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Take a journey through some of the darkest moments of Sotterley’s history! You’ll need your wits to get through this entertaining walking tour through Sotterley’s forest! Prepare to encounter both the earthly inhabitants and those not of this earth on this spooky outdoor walking tour production! Purchase Tickets at www.Sotterley.org. May not be suitable for young children. Dress appropriately for this spooky outdoor walking tour / production. NO refunds held rain or shine.
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Friday, October 21
Bingo Every Saturday at Mother Catherine Academy (33883 Chaptico Road Mechanicsville) 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. 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 specials along with regulars Pizza, Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers, Hot dogs and French Fries. We are located on Route 238 Chaptico Road just one mile off of Route 5. Call 301-884-3165 for more information. Visit our website www.mothercatherine. org for Jackpot and Moneyball update.
Department of Aging & Human Services Community Health Fair (Southern Maryland Higher Education – 44219 Airport Rd, California) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s that time of year again! The 2016 Health Fair, sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services, will be held on Friday, Oct. 21, at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and will feature 10 health screenings, more than 70 healthfocused vendors, activity demonstrations, and more. MedStar Health Connections will be on site offering flu shots for $20. Anyone billing the cost to Medicare should bring their insurance card and photo identification. Cash and check will be accepted for all other individuals. A shredder truck will be available from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. for anyone who wishes to shred documents, including financial and personal information that is no longer needed. The Sheriff’s Office will be on-site to collect expired or unwanted medications. A full list of screeners, demonstrations, and presentations are available on the Department’s Facebook page and website. For more information, contact Community Programs & Outreach Manager Sarah Miller at 301-475-4200, ext. *1073, email sarah.miller@stmarysmd.com, visit www. stmarysmd.com/aging/healthfair.asp, or the Department Facebook page, keyword Department of Aging & Human Services.
Bingo - Am. Leg. Post 82, La Plata (6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata) 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold smoke-free BINGO Thursdays with early birds beginning at 7:00 pm at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Doors open 6 pm. Call (301) 934-8221. PUBLIC WELCOME.
Life of Community Church of God Yard Sale (Life Community Church of God – 22512 Chancellor’s Run Rd, Great Mills) 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lots of great items. Tools, furniture, computer items, toys, clothes and so much more. Also, lots of items on “offer donation” table.
Line Dance Lessons (Hotel Charles - 15110 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville) Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Free line dance lessons taught by the Southern Maryland Boot Scooters. Beginner lessons 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Intermediate lessons 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM.
Thursday, October 20
Rick Lavoie – Motivation Breakthrough (BDVFD Social Hall, 46900 S. Shangri-La Drive, Lexington Park) 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join the Southern Maryland Collaborative for Families of Children with Disabilities as we host our 2016 Fall Conference featuring Rick Lavoie and “The Motivation Breakthrough: Secrets for Turning On the Tuned-Out Child.” Come hear renowned special educator and speaker Rick Lavoie as he presents a workshop exploring some of the common misconceptions related to student motivation. Learn why some approaches are ineffective, and learn which strategies actually work. Learn how to motivate children and keep that motivation throughout the school year. Registration includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and a copy of Mr. Lavoie’s book “The Motivation Breakthrough.” For more details, or to register, go to http://autismsupport-somd.org and click on “Rick Lavioe Conference,” or call the Conference Line at (240) 561-8860.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Saturday, October 22
The Crop Hop Fundraiser Bike Tour (Home Grown Farm Market – 21078 Three Notch Rd Lexington Park) 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The CROP HOP (A Cycling Tour of So. Maryland Farms) is a fundraiser bike tour designed to highlight the connection between farms, fresh food, and good health, and to help provide fresh farm foods to low-income families in Southern Maryland. Riders will tour local farms and enjoy food grown and raised locally at each stop and during the after-ride picnic. The event features four spectacular routes through the scenic Southern Maryland countryside. Choose from the challenging Silo Century (a metric century), the Harvest Hop (about 35 miles), the Barnstormer (about 17 miles) or the family-friendly Sprout Route. Registered riders will receive a FREE commemorative T-Shirt and lunch while supplies last. (Register early!) A portion of the proceeds will be used to purchase fresh farm food for low-income families through an organization working to feed the hunger community. Register to ride! GOOD FOOD AND FUN! Details coming soon on all the fun activities planned for the launch and after-party. THE CROP HOP PICNIC! Not planning to ride? Register for the picnic only and join the fun! www.crophop. com/ crophop@smadc.com.
Artisan Market – Summerseat Farm (Summerseat Farm – Mechanicsvile, Md. 26655 Three Notch Road) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Summerseat Farm is holding its rescheduled craft fair for Saturday, October 22, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm—rain or shine. The Artisan Market will feature all homemade, homegrown, handcrafted, vintage and baked goods. Some examples of the crafts that will be offered are: handmade rustic signs, spices, carved walking sticks, vintage fishing poles, pottery, slumped glass, jewelry, chocolates, celtic items, paintings, jams, jellies, shell crafts, bacon spreads, sea glass, watercolors and much more. You won’t want to miss this event. Mark your calendars for the future Artisan Market at Summerseat Farm on the first Saturday of November. See our website at www.summerseat.org or Facebook for more information or to register as a vendor for future Artisan Markets. Ryken 5K and Fall Family Fun Run (St. Mary’s Ryken – 22600 Camp Calvert Rd, Leonardtown) 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Join SMR for a day of fitness & fun for the whole family as it hosts its Annual Blaine Whorl 5K and Family Fun Run! This event is open to the public. Registration is $25 until 10/1/16 and $30 after. SMR Staff/ Faculty/Student discounts available. Kids 10 and under can register for a FREE 100 meter pumpkin dash. REGISTER TODAY at http://www.smrhs.org/5K. Music, refreshments, games and family fun will be a part of the day. Awards will be given for top qualifiers of the 5K run and prizes awarded for kids 100 meter pumpkin dash. Don’t miss out! Register today! Golden Beach Community 5k Walk / Run (40590 Waterview Drive, Mechanicsville) 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come enjoy a fun 5k walk/run community event. Free t-shirt, meal voucher ticket and bottled water with paid registration. 4h Annual 5K Walk/Run. It’s that time again. Please join us for the 4th Annual Golden Beach Walk/Run. All of the proceeds will be used for our community events, such as fireworkds, kids fishing tournament, Easter egg hung, National night out, Christmas Bazaar and other. Registration Time: 9am, Run Start Time: 10am. Location: Long Point in Golden Beach. Pre-register at: www.ourgoldenbeach.com/5k-walk-run. html. Harvest Taste of Solomons (Solomons Island) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taste of Solomons is a one-day food festival showcasing the many wonderful places to eat in this lovely waterfront community. Food and drink tickets are only $4 each and are available for purchase at each participating restaurant. A $4 dollar ticket will buy you one of a selection of special menu items or drinks selected by each participating restaurant as their Harvest Taste of Solomons offering, on the day. All prceeds benefit the Solomons Business Association’s annual July 4th Fireworks Display! So bring your family and friends to enjoy Solomons’ food and beverages. Help keep our Fireworks display a glorious tradition enjoyed by all!
Baby Bazaar in La Plata (Somers Community Center – 300 Willow Lane, La Plata) 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Buy and sell pre-loved baby, toddler, and maternity items during the annual baby bazaar at Somers Community Center (300 Willow Lane, La Plata) from 9 a.m. to noon. Shop for all things baby and toddlersized. The event will be held rain or shine. Children must be supervised at all times. Interested in being a seller? Sell baby and toddler-themed items, out-grown toys, clothes, furniture, and gently-used maternity items. Setup is from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The deadline to reserve your space is Friday, Oct. 21. Table availability is limited. For details about the baby bazaar or if interested in selling, call Somers Community Center at 301-932-6679. Craft and Vendor Fair at LPVRS (21685 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a Craft and Vendor Fair at the Lexington Park Vol. Rescue Squad on FDR Blvd from 11:00-2:00. Tastefully Simple, Perfectly Posh, Tupperware, Scentsy, LuLaRoe, Stamin Up,MaryKay, Origami Owl, To name a few PLUS Crafters. It’s never too early to start your Holiday shopping. Fall Oyster Dinner (16378 Piney Point Rd. Piney Point) 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Come on out and Support the Snack Sack program for Piney Point Elementary. A program that sends food home with students who need it. FRIED OYSTER and HAM DINNER includes half dozen Fried Oysters, Ham, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, Coleslaw and Roll for $20. $1 Kids Hotdog Meal. EAT IN OR DRIVE THRU. Also Bake table with famous Island Coconut Cake. Bluegrass for Hospice – 2016 (Flat Iron Farm – 458 Flat Iron Rd, Great Mills) 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Doors open at 11 am, festivities begin at noon. Tickets: advance $25.00/$30.00 at the gate Children under 12 are admitted free with a paid adult. Mail: send a self-addressed stamped envelope, check made payable to “Hospice of St. Mary’s”, to P.O. Box 741, California, MD, 20619. Credit card online from “Brown Paper Tickets”, www.bluegrassforhospice.com, click “Tickets”. In person: The Trading Post, Rt. 5 and Indian Bridge Rd in Great Mills, MD. Information, to be a sponsor, or to reserve a vendor space: contact Jay Armsworthy at 301-7373004. www.bluegrassforhospice.com. 2nd District VFD&RS Spaghetti Dinner (2nd Dist VFD&RS – 45245 DRAYDEN RD. Valley Lee) 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Menu Consisting of: Spaghetti w/sauce or Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Green beans w/bacon, Garden Salad, Bread & Butter. Homemade Dessert Table—Donations accepted. Coffee, Tea, & Water will be provided. Adults—$10.00; Children 6—12 —$5.00; Children 5 & under are free. Wear a costume & get a treat bag! Proceeds from this fundraiser are for the Fire Department & Rescue Squad to continue to keep our community safe. Thank you for your Support! Sponsored (and prepared) by the 2nd District Volunteer Fire Dep’t & Rescue Squad Auxiliary. For more information call: 301-994-9999.
Community Haunted Ship (Historic St. Mary’s City – 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City) 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Maryland Dove (meet at The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary), 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686. Don a costume and visit the Maryland Dove, transformed into a not-so-scary haunted ship. There will be trick-or-treating, face painting, and games. Donation. (240) 895-4990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org. www.HSMCdigshistory.org.
Sunday, October 23
Annual Vendor/Craft Show 7th Dis Vol R/S Aux (21530 Colton Point Rd) 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary will be having a “Holiday Vendor & Craft Show” on Sunday, October 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rescue Squad Building located at 21530 Colton Point Road in Avenue. Tables are available $25.00. Please contact Jackie at 240-9258473 or e-mail jewooddell@md.metrocast. net for information. Sandwiches, drinks and homemade desserts will be available for purchase. There will be a Pick-A-Gift Raffle, 50/50 Raffle. Please come and bring your friends to enjoy the day while getting some early Christmas shopping done. The Auxiliary would like to thank everyone for their continued support. Zombie Invasion 5K Run/Walk (Laurel Springs Regional Park, 5940 Radio Station Rd, La Plata) 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join Charles County Sherriff’s Office for the 4th Annual Zombie Invasion 5k! A Zombie Invasion is a fun organized gathering of people dressed up in zombie costumes and play-act as zombies walking through a public urban center and city streets. Most of the time, we’re told to stand up straight, keep clean, and do as we’re told, but the zombie walk offers participants the opportunity to let their hair down, get messy, and release some of the inner monster within. This is an undead family event and there is a little undead in all of us, so bring out your best zombie look and join the undead in Charles County. Makeup artist will be on-site to help bring out your inner zombie. Our charity partner is Special Olympics Maryland so come out and help us raise money for the thousands of athletes that train and compete every year. For more info, visit zombieinvasion5k.com. Sacred Heart Church Annual Fall Dinner (23080 Maddox Road, Bushwood) 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sacred Heart Church in Bushwood will be hosting their Annual Fall Dinner on Sunday, October 23rd, from 12 noon—4 p.m. Menu includes; fried oysters, stuffed ham, turkey with dressing & gravy, sweet potatoes, parsley potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, rolls and drink. Cost is Adults $25, Children 12 and under $6 and drive-thru carry-outs $25. We will also have a Bake Table, Country Store and a Raffle.
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Zumba Fitness Classes – No Contract, No Membership! (21155 Lexwood Drive, 2nd Floor Lexington Park) 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. We are pleased to announce ZUMBA FITNESS classes at Amate Life & Z-Club with Mileddy are back! Classes will be held at The Housing Authority of St. Mary’s County (HASMC). Classes will be every: Monday Zumba Toning 6:00pm (bring weights no heavier than 3lbs optional), Tuesday Zumba Fintess 6:00pm, Thursday Zumba Fitness 6:00pm. This is a pay as you go Fitness Program, No Contracts, No Memberships! Drop in only $5. You can save money with punch cards. I’m looking forward to using Remind.com to share updates, weather Notifications or cancellations of classes… please click on link to get the latest news about Zumba Fitness with Mileddy www.remind.com/join/somdzumba. On Facebook: www.facebook. com/AmateLifeZClub/. More Information Please call/text Mileddy 301-481-0752.
Tuesday, October 25
Ralph Ellison’s writings and relevance to today’s politics (Auerbach Auditorium, 47458 Trinity Church Road, St. Mary’s City) 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. On Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall, John Callahan, literary executor of Ralph Ellison’s estate and Morgan S. Odell Professor Emeritus of Humanities at Lewis & Clark College will present, “Consciousness, Consciousness, Consciousness. And with consciousness, a more refined conscientiousness: Ralph Ellison in Our Turbulent American Times.” Ralph Ellison was an American writer and scholar best known for writing “The Invisible Man,” which won the National Book Award in 1953. In his lecture, Callahan will explore how Ellison’s 1974 call for “consciousness” and “a more refined conscientiousness” answers “Invisible Man’s” most vexing—and still relevant—question: “could politics ever be an expression of love?” Drawing on Ellison’s essays, fiction, and extensive letters, Callahan will explore how reading Ellison today presents a retelling of “the lower frequencies” of American life that amount to a foretelling of our present.
war on drugs, war on illegal immigration, war on . . . you name it. And he and other black men like him are in the crosshairs. Maybe it’s safer for Nathaniel to re-up than to try to survive here at home, in “Freedomland.” For more information about performances of “Freedomland,” contact Mark Rhoda at marhoda@smcm. edu or 240-895-4231, or visit the TFMS website at www.smcm.edu/tfms/2016/06/ san-francisco-mime-troupes-freedomland/.
Thursday, October 27
Lecture: The Artic and Climate Change (Auerbach Auditorium, St. Mary’s Hall, 47458 Trinity Church Road, St. Mary’s City) 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hear Dr. John E. Walsh, chief scientist, International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska and professor emeritus, Atmospheric Sciences Department, University of Illinois, discuss his research focusing on Arctic sea ice and snow cover and their role in climate change. This lecture is co-sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership. Bravehouse Theatre Presents “Enchanted April” (Chopticon High School, 25390 Colton Point Rd, Morganza) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. When two frustrated London housewives decide to rent a villa in Italy for a holiday
away from their bleak marriages, they recruit two very different English women to share the cost and experience. There, among the wisteria blossoms and Mediterranean sunshine, all four bloom again— rediscovering themselves in ways that they—and we—could never have expected. Tickets: $8 adults/ $5 students. Spirits of St. Mary’s (St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown) 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad is planning to do our best to scare all visitors of their wits this Halloween season. The “Spirits of St. Mary’s” will be held Thursday, October 27; Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. or until the last visitor has passed through our spirit trail. Cost is $10 per person. Parking is free. Spirits of St. Mary’s is an outdoor event. Anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Appropriate footwear is recommended. You will experience loud noises, low visibility, flashing lights, sudden movements and other frightening creatures. Use extreme caution if you have seizures, a cardiac condition or any serious medical condition. Food and refreshments will be available. All proceeds benefit the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad. For more information visit our website www.hvrs.org.
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Meet Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry were born in July of 2016 and are so cute as you can see. They are both looking for their forever homes. They are very playful and very sweet. You can meet them at the Petco in California every Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 3. Kittens cost $125 and are spayed or neutered, combo tested for aids and feline leukemia, microchipped, dewormed, 3 distemper vaccines and if old enough, they have a rabies vaccine. P.O. Box 184 Hollywood, MD 20636 (301) 866-0305
Wednesday, October 26
Freedomland, by San Francisco Mime Troupe (Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall Fine Arts Center, St. Mary’s City) 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. St. Mary’s College of Maryland will host the San Francisco Mime Troupe’s performance of “Freedomland” on Wednesday, Oct. 26 and Thursday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m., in the Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall Fine Arts Center. Performances of “Freedomland” are free and open to the public, however, seating is limited so reservations are required. To make reservations, contact the Theater Box Office at boxoffice@smcm.edu or 240-895-4243. “Freedomland” is presented by the Department of Theater, Film, and Media Studies at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. For black army vet, Nathaniel, a lead character in “Freedomland,” no place is safe, not even his homeland. It’s a war zone:
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Minecraft Mania for ages 10-17
Lexington Park Library will host Minecraft Mania for ages 10-17 on Tuesday, November 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. Share strategies with other Minecrafters, explore new terrain, gather raw materials and create amazing structures! Registration required, opens 2 weeks before the program, on www. stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
Microsoft Office: Introduction to PowerPoint 2013
Charlotte Hall Library will host Microsoft Office: Introduction to PowerPoint 2013 on Wednesday, November 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. Learn the basics of creating multimedia presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint 2013. Explore how to animate presentations using various effects. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1 & 2, or basic skills in using the mouse & keyboard. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www. stmalib.org or call 301-884-2211
Minecraft Mania for ages 6-9
Lexington Park Library will host Minecraft Mania for ages 6-9 on Wednesday, November 2 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Share strategies with other Minecrafters, explore new terrain, gather raw materials and create amazing structures! Registration required, opens 2 weeks before the program, on www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
College Q&A: You Have College Questions, We Have Answers
Lexington Park Library will host College Q&A: You Have College Questions, We Have Answers on Wednesday, November 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. A casual discussion and Q&A session about preparing for college from writing your admissions essay and choosing a school to figuring out FAFSA and picking a major. All students, parents, and community members are welcome! No registration required.
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Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Charlotte Hall Library will host Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center on Thursday, November 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help, search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
Leonardtown Library Closed 9 a.m. -1 p.m. for Staff Training
Leonardtown Library will be closed on Friday, November 4 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for staff training. The Lexington Park Library and Charlotte Hall Library will be open their normal hours.
Handmade at Your Library
Lexington Park Library will host Handmade at Your Library on Saturday, November 5 from 2 to 3 p.m. A craft program for beginner and experienced do-it-yourselfers. Join us one Saturday a month to make unique handicrafts. We’ll supply the instructions and materials, and you bring the creativity. This month we’ll be making finger crochet scarves. This is an adults only program. Registration required at www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
Ready to Serve: World War I Nurses’ Unknown Stories
Lexington Park Library will host Ready to Serve: World War I Nurses’ Unknown Stories on Sunday, November 13 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Written and performed by Ellouise Schoettler, Ready to Serve is the true story of elite American professional nurses who served in France during WWI. They left a legacy that makes us proud. Recommended for ages 13+. No registration required.
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Thursday, October 20
Basket and Bags Bingo Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Mechanicsville) 6 p.m.
Friday, October, 21
“The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” CSM Children’s Theatre, La Plata 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 22 Bluegrass for Hospice – 2016 Flat Iron Farm, Great Mills 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Southern Maryland Concert Band College of Southern Maryland – La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, La Plata) 8 p.m. Rhythm & Riches—Amish Outlaws & Robbie Boothe St Mary’s County Fairgrounds 11 a.m. to 11 p.m
Monday, October 24 Elks Holdem “BOUNTY” Tournament St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge 7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 25
Ralph Ellison’s writings and relevance to today’s politics Auerbach Auditorium, St. Mary’s City, 7:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 26 Wild Card Trivia Angler’s Seafood Bar and Grill, Solomons 7 to 9 p.m.
Karaoke The All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater, Waldorf 8 p.m.- 11 p.m. Karaoke The Greene Turtle, La Plata 9 p.m to 2 a.m.
Thursday, October 27 Bravehouse Theatre Presents “Enchanted April” Chopticon High School, Morganza) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mike Damron Angler’s Seafood Bar and Grill, Solomons 7 to 10 p.m. Karaoke w/DJ Tommy T Bowie Applebee’s, Bowie 8 p.m. to 12 p.m.
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Youngat Heart 2016 Health Fair: The Way to Wellness
Do you have the annual Health Fair: The Way to wellness on your calendar? This year’s health fair will be held on Friday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. With hourly drawings, a number of health-based vendors, screeners, and classes, this year’s Health Fair will have something for everyone! The Health Fair is hosted by the Department of Aging & Human Services, is free and open to the community. A shredder truck will be on site from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. People using the shredder truck will be limited to four boxes. Lunch will be available from Rita B Catering from 10:30 a.m.2 p.m. Crown Jewels of the Chesapeake will be on site all day collecting nonperishable canned and boxed goods to donate to a local food pantry. Screenings – Blood Pressure, Oral Health, Leg Vein, Hearing and Vision, Flu Shots, Depression, and Skin Cancer.
Schedule of Classes and Presentations What is the Zika Virus? 10-10:45 a.m., Room 124 Home Care Facts 11-11:45 a.m., Room 124 Overdose Response Training 12-1:30 p.m., Room 124 http://www.smchd.org/overdose/ EnhanceFitness Demo 1-1:30 p.m., Room 154 Compression Only CPR Demo 2-2:30 p.m., Room 124 Fitness at Home 2:30-3 p.m., Room 154 For additional information, call Sarah Miller, Community Programs and Outreach Manager, at 301-475-4200, ext. *1073.
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Halloween Party at Loffler
Kick off the holiday season at the Loffler Senior Activity Center by celebrating Halloween! The party starts on Monday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. with music, dancing, occasional spurts of impromptu entertainment (bring your good nature- there will be a few tricks and they may be on you!) along with a scary lunch: Fallen Leaves with Blood Red Acorns, Plucked Fowl in Aged Curds Sauce, Tiny Treetops, Grainy Forest Floor Bits, Devil’s Opposite Dessert. If this menu doesn’t appeal to your gentle nature you can request the alternate menu: Tossed Salad w/kidney beans, Salad Dressing, Chicken Divine, Rice, Broccoli, WW Dinner Roll, and Angel Food Cake. If you want to ramp up the fun, wear a costume- there will be prizes in several categories! This is a ticketed event ($6 suggested donation) with a limited number of tickets available. Stop by Loffler to get your tickets while they are still available. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 if you have any questions.
Mystery & the Masquerade Party
Celebrate Halloween at the Northern Senior Activity Center by attending our Mystery & the Masquerade party on Monday, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Costumes are encouraged as we celebrate with food, fun, and music. Party with Mean Gene and enjoy the interaction with colorful characters. The ticket cost is $8 and includes lunch. Purchase your ticket before noon on Friday, Oct. 28, while supplies last. To purchase your ticket in advance, please visit the front desk or call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101 for more information.
YES Cycling on the Trail
On Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. the Northern Senior Activity Center will have a cycling event on the Three Notch Trail brought to you by the YES Cycling Program. Bring your own bike or trike and helmet for a causal, relaxedpace ride stopping along the way to read the trail interpretive signs. The trip is led by Dan Donahue, experienced cy-
clist and volunteer bicycle trip leader. The Northern Senior Activity Center has two bicycles and one trike available to borrow for the trip. To sign up for the trip or to reserve one of the three cycles, call 301-475-4002, ext. *3103.
Veterans Circle Celebration to be held Thursday, Nov. 10
Every year the staff at Loffler Senior Activity Center welcomes our local veterans with a breakfast and a simple ceremony designed to honor those who have served and continue to serve our country through military service. This year’s Veteran’s Circle Celebration will take place on Thursday, November 10 at Loffler Senior Activity Center. A staff-prepared breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the ceremony following at 10 a.m. Cost is $5 for civilians and is FREE for veterans (including active duty members). Payment is due at sign up, at the Loffler Senior Activity Center, and limited spaces are available. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 for more information. Deadline for signing up is Thursday, November 3, or when maximum number of seats is reached. Indicate if you are a veteran when you signup.
Flu Shot Clinic at Loffler
If you are over 50 and haven’t had a chance to get your flu shot, it’s not too late. Shots will be available at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The flu shot is covered 100% by most insurance including Medicare, Medicaid MCOs, Tricare, Blue Cross BlueShield, CareFirst, BlueCross Federal, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, etc. If some reason you are uninsured the cost is $32.99 is for the regular dose and $69.99 for the high dose (HD) flu vaccine. Bring your Medicare or other insurance card. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 to set up your appointment or for more information.
Lyme Disease Video Conference Series
A five-part video series will be shown at the Northern Senior Activity Center starting on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. and continue on alternating Wednesdays. This series features top Lymeliterate doctors at various conferences. The first video features Dr. Raphael Stricker, President of International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) and covers many challenging aspects of Lyme Disease diagnosis and treatment; duration 45 minutes. To sign up for this presentation in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301475-4002, ext. *3101. challenging aspects of Lyme Disease diagnoses and treatment; duration 45 minutes. To sign up for this presentation in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
Rustic Coffee Filter Wreath
Make a rustic coffee filter wreath at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. – noon. The finished product will be a beautiful home décor item for the fall. It’s easy to make and looks great hanging by a mantel or small table. Cost: $6.00. Register in advance by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Basketball for Ages 50+
Pick-up basketball games will be held in the Margaret Brent Recreation Center gymnasium during this six-week session, Fridays, Nov. 4 – Dec. 23 (no play Nov. 25) from 10-11 a.m. Games are open to both males and females. Advance registration is required. Players may register at the Garvey Senior Activity Center in Leonardtown. Cost: $12. For more information, call 301475-4200, ext. *1050.
Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 • Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/ aging for the most up-to date information.
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36. Attached to the side of a motorcycle 41. Soft-bodied beetle 45. “Rule, Britannia” composer 46. __ of March: rough day for Julius Caesar 47. A way of changing taste 50. Bubbled up 54. Remedy 55. Barrooms 56. Henry Clay __, industrialist 57. A citizen of Thailand 59. Cove 60. One and only 61. ‘__ death do us part 62. Zero 63. Thus far 64. Brew 65. Crunches federal numbers
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28. Peyton’s little brother 29. Small amount 31. An awkward stupid person 32. Popular pro sports league 33. Pigpen 37. Type of head pain 38. “Jiminy” is one 39. Diarist Frank 40. Boat race 41. Can be split 42. Thought 43. Staggering 44. Baltic country 47. Sunscreen rating 48. Paddle 49. Togetherness 51. Beat-influenced poet Anselm 52. Midway between northeast and east 53. Fall back, spring forward 58. Afflict
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Susanna Maria Bennett
Susanna Maria Bennett was born in 1666 and was as close to colonial “royalty” as one could get in those days. Her mother was Henrietta Maria Neale, 1647-1697, daughter of Captain James Neale, 1615-1684, and Ann Gill, bef. 1629-1698, the progenitors of the Neale family of Maryland. “Captain James Neale was a royalist and maintained an enviable position at the court of King Charles I. Henrietta Maria, their eldest child was named after Queen Henrietta Maria, King Charles I’s wife. During the Civil Wars and Puritan supremacy, he was an Ambassador for Charles I at the Spanish and Portuguese Courts.” Susanna’s father was Richard Bennett, Jr., 1639-1667, son of Governor Richard Bennett, 1609-1675, (served as governor, 1652-1655) of Virginia. Governor Bennett made provisions for his little granddaughter shortly after his son’s death. “Richard Bennett of Nansamund River, VA, merchant, grants to Mrs. Henrietta Maria Bennett, relict of his son, Richard Bennett of Baltimore Co. and to Susanna, daughter of his son Richard, all that estate of which his son Richard died seized, leaving the power and right of disposal to her, Mrs. Henrietta Maria Bennett and to Capt. James Neale, her father.” Susanna married first, John Darnall about 1683 and he died in 1684. They had one daughter named Henrietta Maria Darnall who was living as late as 1717. She married second, Colonel Henry Lowe in 1688. September 19, 1688: “This Indenture made the Nineteenth day of September in the Yeare of Our Lord One Thousand six hundred Eighty and Eight Betweene Henry Lowe of Calvert County in the Province of Maryland Gent and Susanna his wife on the one part And the Honble Vincent Lowe of
Talbot County Esq. and Anthony Neale of Charles County Gent. on the other part. “W hereas a Marriage hath been lately had and solemnized betweene them the said Henry and Susanna with whome the said Henry was to receive not onely a Considerable Estate by setlement upon him of the land whereof the said Susanna any waies stood seized of before the said Marriage had either in her owne right or in Joynt tennancy or Tennancy in Common with others But also a Competent personall Estate whereof she was Possessed In Consideracon of wch marriage and of the Reall and psonall Estate aforesaid, etc.” This marriage contract was very extensive and covered quite a bit of property all over the state of Maryland. Ten children were born to this marriage including Jane Lowe, the first wife of James Bowles of “Sotterley” and Bennett Lowe who married Eleanor Addison, sister of Rebecca Addison (second wife of James Bowles and then first wife of Governor George Plater). Susanna died at her home, just a hop, skip and a jump from Sandgates. Her tombstone reads “Here lies interred the body of Susanna Maria Lowe, late wife of Henry Lowe, of the family of the Bennetts, who departed this life the 28th day of July, 1714 in the 48th year of her age. Her tombstone is still there.
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o Aimless Mind by Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer
Mindy’s Corner Miss Mindy, hound dog extraordinaire, has now appointed herself neighborhood watch captain at the intersection where our house sits. In the mornings she drags me out to “her corner” to watch all who walk, run, motorbike, or drive by. Sometimes she just lounges by laying there, snuffling at the grass, breathing in deeply, ending with a contented sigh, or she rolls on her back as dogs love to do and stares up at the sky. The soft contented sigh always punctuating the quiet of our neighborhood (well, mostly quiet).
A few months ago, Mindy was laying on her side enjoying the hot sun on her body, while I stood there, leash in hand waiting for her to get up. A woman stopped and asked if everything was okay, she was worried that my dog may have been hit by a car. I told her no, that Mindy was just a lazy hound who loved baking in the sun. As it ended up, the woman was a dog sitter and ended up watching Mindy at her home for four days while we went to Ocean City. She is the most amazing pet-sitter and pampered Mindy, and sent us all sorts of cute photos with comments. Coincidence is sometimes providence. Mindy can most definitely tell time. She sits by her food container promptly starting at 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. She seems to know when the three buses arrive to pick up and
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when the three buses come back to drop-off “her kids” across the street: Jordan, Jenna, and Jonathon. Mindy is whining to get outside to watch them walk to the bus stop. I am usually saying back at her, “Mindy, I am still in my PJ’s, haven’t brushed my hair or teeth, and you want to go stand on your corner!” Most of the time my PJ’s are unmatched or I am wearing one of my husband’s neon work shirts over flannel pants. Quite a striking combination with my wild hair. Guess we don’t need to buy any Halloween characters this year. So, I try to keep her a little further back near the trees or in the God Spot in the mornings. In the afternoons is when Mindy really likes to lay in the sun and watch the world go by. Unless I am in a real hurry, I try to let her lay at the corner as long as she likes or until the first bus comes. The look on her sweet face is pure bliss. I look at her thinking that she must be remembering the six months she lived in cages waiting for her forever home, and she has vowed that she will never be cooped up or caged again. It’s like she is making up for lost time. It must be the way a reformed prisoner feels when stepping foot outside the prison for the first time; the need to make up for lost time quickly. But there
are long stretches of time where she likes to just sit at the corner like a sentinel. When I let her off-leash to play ball or fetch the stick, she still eventually finds a spot to sun, or chew on branches. When she is in hyper off leash mode, it is normally to race around quickly trying to find all the stray kitty cat leavings she can find before I can capture her again. Why do dogs like that??? She has been good about staying in the yard pretty much, but I still keep her mostly on the leash. I’m a worried pet mother, whereas my husband tends to leave her off leash. He keeps saying she is going to be a really good dog someday just like Tidbit was. He’s looking forward to taking Mindy with him when he goes to chop wood this winter. Well if you happen to drive by and see Mindy the sentinel at Mindy’s corner, please wave – she does like the attention. And if she is not there, you will be able to tell once I get a little sign up towards the bottom that says, what else? “Mindy’s Corner.” To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Wanderings of an aimless mind
Joyce to the World By Laura Joyce Contributing Writer
My Sons, The Feminists Scrolling through Facebook recently, I saw the following post: Thank you for being a feminist! Thank you for being so vocal. I see so many things here on Facebook that I want to respond to or repost, but I hold back for fear of backlash. I love that you are so brave!!! The thing is, this post wasn’t directed at me. It was written by a young woman, and it was written to my eldest son, known in this column as Prince Firstly (just for the record: I saw the post because my sons and I are ‘friends’ on Facebook, not because I was trolling through his account). As much as I loved the initial post, I think I loved Prince Firstly’s response even more: It should be the default setting, shouldn’t it? (he asked) It shouldn’t be a thing where it’s so risky. Equality is common sense. Everyone ‘identifies’ in multiple ways: by gender, by religion, by ethnicity and race and occupation and political affiliation. We also identify by our system of beliefs, and for me, for almost as long as I can remember, I’ve identified as a feminist. I’ve done so knowing full well that it’s a misunderstood word. To some people, the word ‘feminist’ represents women who hate men (it doesn’t, and I don’t). To others, it stands for a left-leaning political bent (it surely can, but it doesn’t always). To others, it’s over-simplified: if you’re a feminist woman, it means you get offended if a man holds a door open for you, or pulls out your chair when you’re being seated at a restaurant (in my personal dictionary, those things are much more closely associated with the word ‘polite’). Equally inaccurate are all of the other assumptions I’ve heard (just a few: to be a feminist, one must have hairy legs, or be a lesbian, or eat vegetarian food). Even listing those things seems absurd, yet there truly are those who believe that to be a feminist is to subscribe to certain approaches to personal hygiene, to have one sexual orientation or another, or to foreswear chicken
and steak). Feminists come in all shapes and sizes; some are carnivores and some aren’t; some love men and some love women; and as for whether they shave their legs, I suppose you’d have to do a case-by-case inspection if it matters to you—but I’d strongly recommend asking permission first. Prince Firstly got it right: feminism is a belief in equality. It’s a recognition that neither gender is inherently better than the other, and a commitment to the beliefs that arise from this (that pay equality is just common sense; that certain jobs shouldn’t be open to only one sex; that raising children or doing the housework aren’t restricted to women only and that having the final say in decision-making in a relationship isn’t a male prerogative). As my sons have gotten older and gone out into the world, I’ve noticed that every now and then, I get a glimpse of them from a slight distance, so that I see them as a stranger must, just for a moment, until they slip back into focus as the person I’ve known for a lifetime. In these brief moments, I am sometimes surprised, and often delighted, to see who they’ve become. They’ve inherited my blue eyes and my impatience. They’ve got my love of travel, and my passion for words, and writing and reading. They value family as I do, and they are kind, as I try to be. And now, I can add another word, another value and belief and choice of a way of being in the world, even when it’s inconvenient, even when others make snap judgments that are incorrect or over-simplified or unfair. They are feminists, living their lives with the belief that men and women are entitled to the same hopes and dreams and successes in life. Prince Firstly was right: it should be the default setting. Equality is common sense. I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net if you have comments or questions about the column.
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