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Reports of Rape on the Rise at St. Mary’s College of Maryland By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
The latest report issued by St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s public safety office shows there were nine reported rapes committed on campus in 2017, as opposed to the eight committed in 2016. Of the nine rape reports, seven of the incidents already occurred in residential facilities, the college’s 2018 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report show. The report shows that reports of campus rapes have been on the rise since 2015, when five were reported; of those five one was deemed unfounded while
three that were founded occurred at residential facilities. According to the county sheriff’s office, there were only two reported rapes for detectives to investigate in 2017 out of 120 reported sexual offenses in St. Mary’s County, which does not include the college campus. Under the federal Title IX statute, victims of rape or sexual assault on college campuses who report being raped can choose to withhold their report from local law enforcement for investigation. Capt. Chris Coons, chief of the college’s public safety department, said a redacted report is sent on to the sheriff’s office “but not for investigative purposes.” The rape allegations are often investigated by the college’s Title IX office which in the past three years has reported only one rape allegation to have no basis in fact. Still, Coons said, reports of rape may
not actually mean that a crime was committed. “The statistics in the report are based on the number of reports we’ve received,” Coons said. Whether the allegations in all nine cases are valid, Coons said, federal laws and increased education on college campuses nationwide about rape and sexual assault reporting seem to have encouraged more students and staff to step forward. Victims and third parties alike can report a rape or sexual assault. “We don’t think we’re seeing more crimes,” said Coons. “We think we’re seeing increased reporting.” Coons said that meant that the number of actual crimes like rape on campus could be higher, some still going unreported. “It goes very underreported,” Coons said. “We’re trying to focus on our education [on sex crimes] we think that’s the best method we have… to stop this.”
There have been no arrests made in the nine reported rape cases, he said. Michael Dunn, Title IX coordinator for the college, said none of the nine rape allegations had been deemed unfounded; for that to occur they would have to be investigated by local law enforcement. Dunn said the report “reflects every report [of rape] that meets that definition [of rape.]” “Every allegation receives some sort of investigation, whether that’s talking to the person and finding out what they want or taking the matter to local law enforcement.” “There needs to be an assessment for campus safety,” Dunn said. “Even if the person coming forward doesn’t want us to do anything, the nature of the case may demand that we do.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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No More Extra Credit for Registering to Vote at St. Mary’s College
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
A St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s economics professor’s offer of extra credit to her students if they registered to vote in District 29 B has been withdrawn after the leader of the college’s
student Republican club filed a complaint with campus leadership. The assignment came from Amanda Deerfield, according to on-line college documents. Grayson McNew said he made the complaint to the academic dean, which went to the provost’s office, on behalf of
several students who were uncomfortable with the assignment. McNew said complaints came from members of his club who were in the class and from students not involved with the college Republicans. “It was tottering on the line… of an ethical violation, we believe,” McNew told The County Times. “It’s not [a college professor’s] duty to meddle in local affairs.” College officials said the extra credit assignment was withdrawn the day after McNew made his complaint. According to the on-line documents from the college detailing the assignment, if students chose not to register they must write papers detailing why they chose not to register to get the extra credit. McNew said he believed it was a direct effort to meddle in the election in District 29 B, though the professor, “made no specific claims” on the desired outcome for the assignment. “It’s skewing students to register to vote down here,” said McNew. “They’re
going to take the path of least resistance to get the extra credit.” On one of the slides in the Power Point, the professor details the 2014 election for District 29 B. “In 2014 Del. John Bohanan lost a Maryland House of Delegate race by 72 votes to Deb Rey,” the assignment reads. “This is the district the college is in. “If you were at [St. Mary’s College of Maryland] in 2014, you could have voted in this election.” Officials with the Office of the Attorney General said they had reviewed the assignment documents but declined to comment further on the matter. According to the state Board of Elections: “As a student, you may register at your school address only if you consider this address to be your “official” or “permanent” home. That is, if you do not consider your parent’s home to be your home and do not intend to return there after school, your school address may be your residence.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Senate Candidate Clears Up Couple Breaks Ground For In-Door Gun Range Education “Endorsement” By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Thomas Brewer, Democrat state senate candidate for District 29, has admitted that listing that he had the endorsement from the Maryland State Education Association on some of his early campaign literature was a mistake. He never had it, according to MSEA documents. Brewer, who will face GOP candidate Jack Bailey for the senate seat in the Nov. 6 General Election, has said his listing the MSEA as having endorsed him was a mistake. “I misunderstood a letter from MSEA and I am writing an explanation to the papers,” Brewer stated in a Facebook post to David Willenborg, a local Republican Central Committee member who challenged him regarding statements on his campaign literature. “When I found out, I was able to change it for the Calvert Fair’s paper, but I will be setting the record straight.” Brewer said he misunderstood the letter. “The title of the letter was ‘Teacher Recommended,’”
Brewer told The County Times. “As I read the letter it was ambiguous; I mistook that as an endorsement. “I regret not reading it more closely.” Willenborg told The County Times that Brewer had the opportunity to talk about the mistaken endorsement at the Oct. 2 candidates forum hosted at the Lexington Park Library by the St. Mary’s County League of Women Voters, but did not do so publicly. Brewer said the time constraints put on him at the forum were not sufficient to talk about his error regarding the endorsement. “I didn’t think it would be adequate time to discuss this,” Brewer said. Brewer has also listed the AFL-CIO among the groups endorsing him. “I have that letter,” Brewer said of the AFL-CIO’s regional endorsement. The Sierra Club has also endorsed Brewer in his District 29 senate bid, as is listed on his campaign literature. guyleonard@countytimes.net
For the past three years both Steve and Cindi Thomas have had a dream; to give the gun owners in Southern Maryland a place to shoot. They finally broke ground on that dream Tuesday on their property, Flat Broke Farm, not far off from Elms Beach, with plans to build an in- Friends of Flat Broke Shooters break ground on what will be the county’s first indoor gun range. door gun range. St. Mary’s County, finding a place to shoot legally They were surrounded by friends from the local community desirous of a has been growing steadily more difficult. The only range available, Sanners Lake Sportsplace to shoot safely and by local and state politimen’s Club, on Great Mills Road has had long cians who have supported their cause. The Thomas’s are using their own capital to waiting list for membership and offers outdoor rifle and pistol ranges. build the facility, with no government assistance. But the future of that range is uncertain, as conCindi Thomas promised it would be unlike any tinued residential growth could threaten its staying other range they had ever seen. “It’s going to be a combination of Cracker Barrel open. This means that shooters must try to find suitand in-door gun range,” she said. The husband and wife team, both internation- able land, usually in rural areas, where landowners ally known champion competitive shooters, plan to are willing to grant permission for them to shoot. The Thomas’s have spent three years gathering build the in-door facility in the shape of a country the finances, plans and the permitting to get the barn with full amenities on the interior. “This facility will be state of the art,” Cindi said. project started. “I’ve heard if you want to test a marriage build Their plan includes an 11,000 square-foot facila house together,” Steve said. “Just try and build a ity with 10 shooting lanes of 25 yards’ distance; the gun range.” facility will also include a training room, lounge, retail space and a kitchen. guyleonard@countytimes.net Despite the significant level of gun ownership in
SOMD Cop: Jealous Left FOP Endorsement After Sparring Over Police Comments
Ben Jealous
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
The state Fraternal Order of Police gave its full endorsement to Gov. Larry Hogan in late August and a brief but
contentious conversation between Hogan’s challenger, Democrat Ben Jealous and a St. Mary’s County deputy and local FOP representative might have contributed to it. Sgt. William “Bill” Raddatz, a veteran deputy of the agency who has served in both patrol and detective bureaus, said he had about a two-minute exchange with Jealous that ended with Jealous’ quick departure from the meeting of the entire assembled FOP. Raddatz said he was the first, and last, member of the FOP to question Jealous. “I called him out on things he said about police,” Raddatz said, adding that Jealous told him of his experiences with Baltimore City police in the past where he grew up. “I said ‘We’re not Baltimore,’” said Raddatz, adding that he told Jealous that St. Mary’s County sheriff’s officers enjoy a good relationship with citizens. “He [Jealous] insinuated people probably really didn’t feel that way” because citizens were afraid of local law enforcement, Raddatz told The County Times. “The conversation was directed at St. Mary’s County, so I don’t see how
it could have been about anything else. “He cut his Q and A short and left a little angrily.” Raddatz said his short conversation with Jealous occurred before the entire FOP during their 2018 meeting. Raddatz, who was not aware of anytime that Jealous had visited either St. Mary’s or Calvert counties, said the Democratic candidate should not have conflated his experiences with Baltimore Police to law enforcement here. Raddatz denied that local law enforcement were feared by the citizenry. “We’re not Baltimore,” Raddatz, who is the St. Mary’s County FOP 7 representative on the state board of directors, said. “We do things better.” An investigation released by the U.S. Department of Justice in 2016 showed that Baltimore City Police routinely violated the Constitutional rights of people they arrested, overwhelmingly impacting the city’s African-American population in low-income areas. The violations included unlawful stops and excessive force, even a lack of investigating reports of sexual assault, the DOJ report stated.
Jealous’ campaign has been criticized for his support of comments that have been deemed by some as anti-law enforcement. Ben Jealous’ Twitter account liked a vulgar comment made regarding police corruption and the Freddie Gray affair, in which a black man died in Baltimore police custody of a broken neck in 2015. The officers charged in that case were acquitted but riots tore through the city. The candidate later denied that he had liked the tweet from February, which his account responded to in August. After Jealous left the FOP meeting, Raddatz said, they unanimously voted to endorse Hogan. The FOP endorsed Hogan’s opponent, then Democrat Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown in 2014. “We endorsed a candidate unanimously,” Raddatz said. “And that’s never happened before.” Ben Jealous’ campaign did not respond to requests for comment to this article. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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General Election Deadlines Looming
Important deadlines for the upcoming 2018 Gubernatorial General Election are approaching. The deadline to register to vote, change party affiliation, update an address, and request an alternate polling place for this election is 9:00 pm on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. To vote in the upcoming general election, Maryland residents who are eligible to vote but are not yet registered – including 17-year-olds who will be 18 years old on or before the November 6th General Election – must register by 9:00 pm on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. This is also the last day for registered voters to update their address with their local board of elections or change their party affiliation. Residents with a Maryland driver’s license or MVA-
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Lexington Park Shootings Arrest Made in Under Investigation Leonardtown Shooting
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is investigating two separate shootings in the Lexington Park area, which occurred on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-6. Two victims were traveling on North Shangri-La Drive near Three Notch Road in a vehicle when the occupants in another vehicle fired several shots at them on Oct. 6, at around 11:20 p.m. The same two victims were driving in a different vehicle when the occupants in another vehicle shot at them on Oct. 7, at around 2:07 a.m. at the intersection
of Pleasant Drive and Esquire Drive in Lexington Park. The Criminal Investigations Division is actively investigating the shootings. Anyone with further information about this case is asked to contact Detective Cpl. Austin Schultz at 301-4754200, ext. *1953 or email Austin.Schultz@stmarysmd.com. For official news and information, follow the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Twitter at @firstsheriff. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office PIO
On October 4, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 22200 block of Archer Street in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Two victims advised deputies a blue van with a white male operator drove past the area while they were outside, and discharged a firearm. The victims advised the operator of the vehicle extended his arm outside the vehicle while holding a firearm, and discharged the weapon. While deputies were on scene conducting the investigation, the suspect vehicle was observed driving past the scene. Deputies immediately pursued the vehicle and conducted an investigative stop on the vehicle. The vehicle was operated by Jesse James Taylor, age 37, of Bushwood. Upon contacting Taylor, deputies detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from Taylor’s breath. Taylor was arrested and charged with the following: • Assault First Degree • Reckless Endangerment • Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol • Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol Taylor remains incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center awaiting an appearance before the District Court Commissioner. Anyone with informa-
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LEGALS Legal Notice IN THE MATTER OF ELIZABETH KATHRYN KLOCK FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ELIZABETH KATHRYN TENNYSON In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland Case No.: C-18-FM-18-000573 Notice (Adult) (DOM REL 61) The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which he/she seeks to change his/her name from Elizabeth Kathryn Klock to Elizabeth Kathryn Tennyson. The petitioner is seeking a name change because: It is my personal preference. I want to take my husband’s name. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 15th day of November, 2018. 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. Tracy L. Cantrell, Acting Clerk of Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland October 11, 2018
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2018 Blessing of the Fleet
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A big thank you to all who joined us on October 5th for a great evening of scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, photo taking, hay rides, Opening Receptions at the local galleries, one-night only specials around town, and more! Be sure to share your photos from the selfie station or any other spot to our Facebook page (“Leonardtown First Fridays”), we would love to see them. Thank you also to the many businesses who created a scarecrow for the contest and generously donated prizes for the raffle. Be sure to come back on November 2nd from 5-8 PM for “Leonardtown says THANKS”, details to be announced on Facebook and posted fliers in the near future. The Music Series will continue
with the audience participation Drum Circle with the SoMar Drummers from 7-8 PM (please note new winter time) at St. Mary’s County Arts Council. A special thank you to our Platinum Level Sponsors (Marrick Homes, Quality Built Homes, and the Winegardner Motor Company) for their generous support which makes these events possible as well as to the Town of Leonardtown and our dedicated volunteer team. We look forward to seeing everyone back again in November, make Leonardtown your “Special Place to Be” every First Friday of the month. Submitted by the Leonardtown Business Association
November 10th and 11th will mark the 45th anniversary of a southern Maryland art tradition, the Unique Boutique Fine Art and Craft Show. The event promises to continue its heritage of bringing together the works of the region’s most talented artisans, a hallmark that has made the show a popular and enduring destination. In partnership with Calvert Hospice, the show Works by Eric Jackson f St. Mary’s County seeks raise funds and awareness jects we use in our daily lives: lamps, for the vital work they do for the serving trays, whisky and wine racks. community. This year Unique Boutique would like candle holders, and jewelry. She works to introduce two featured artists who with domestic and exotic wood, and also are new to the show. Eric Jackson is a repurposed driftwood, which she colSt. Mary’s County resident whose me- lects near her home by the bay in Calvert dium is fabric batik. Using wax resist County. Sometimes the wood suggests and dye, Eric creates colorful depictions itself to become sculptures and wall art. of native fish and birds. Many layers of Originally from Germany, Anja worked wax and dye are applied to the canvas, for many years as an archaeologist but creating a unique visual style which is now works full time as a woodworker. both highly detailed and contemporary. See more of her work at www.ZanaHe describes his artwork as “the world’s WoodArtZ.com The 45th Annual Unique Boutique fanciest tie dye - just take out the rubber Fine Art and Craft Show 2018 in n partbands and use hot melted wax!” In addition to working as an artist, Eric is a nership with Calvert Hospice will be full time teacher with St. Mary’s County held Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 11, public schools. Eric’s website is www. 10 a.m.-4 p/m. at Calvert High School in Prince Frederick. bayfibersstudio.com Anja Zander is a woodworker whose Press Release craft takes the form of many of the ob-
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Share the Road During Harvest Season CBL Receives Gift for DolphinWatch Farm Bureau Launches Safety Campaign
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, the Department of Agriculture and the Farm Bureau are working together to educate drivers to expect farm equipment on rural routes, and to approach these vehicles with caution. Harvesting farm equipment is very large, and likely will share travel lanes while working along farmland adjacent to Maryland roads. The harvest season extends between September and the beginning of November. St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau worked with the Office of the Sheriff to select three strategic locations in the county to position electronic message boards. Electronic signs will urge motorists to be aware of farm equipment on roadways during harvest season. The message boards will be located on Rt.
234 near Sunnyside Road in Clements, at Routes 5 and 235 in Ridge, and Rt. 236 near Locke’s Crossing Road. Farm Bureau President Jamie Raley said, “Increasing traffic makes our state and local highways more congested each year. Heavy traffic, combined with distracted drivers, makes it increasingly difficult to safely move farm equipment on roadways. County farmers applaud MDOT SHA’s efforts to encourage motorists to “share the road” with farm equipment by promoting driver safety awareness through the use of electronic message boards on highways during harvest time.” Press Release from St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau
The JES Avanti Foundation has made a donation to the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (CBL) to support field and laboratory work for the Chesapeake DolphinWatch program. “We are pleased to support DolphinWatch,” said Foundation president James Sanders. “The primary factors of our mission are wilderness conservation and preservation.” The Foundation also provides humanitarian assistance and supports education programs on wildlife conservation, ecology and natural resource management. CBL Associate Research Professor, Dr. Helen Bailey recently hosted Foundation representatives at the CBL campus. “We are honored by the generosity of the JES Avanti Foundation,” said Dr. Bailey. “The Chesapeake DolphinWatch program is stronger because of donations as well as citizen science by more than 3,000 participants.” Bailey went on the say the new Chesapeake DolphinWatch mobile app (available on Google Play and iTunes) is popular with those reporting dolphin sightings in the region. Dr. Bailey and her team started the Chesapeake DolphinWatch Project because they’d received anecdotal sightings of dolphins in the Bay and had talked to other scientists. “We started testing our hydrophones off the pier on Solomons
Members of the JES Avanti Foundation visited CBL recently to learn more about deployment of instruments in marine mammal research.
Island making sure our listening devices for dolphins were working properly before we deployed them further out at sea.” The team thought there might be rare occurrences of dolphins coming into the rivers, but as they checked on the devices they found the dolphins were frequent visitors. “We wanted to learn more about where the dolphins were coming from, where they were going, when and why,” continued Bailey. But the Chesapeake Bay is a big and complicated place, with many rivers and tributaries. The Chesapeake DolphinWatch program invites citizen scientists to report their sightings to the CBL researchers. This year more than 3,500 participants reported over 1,000 sightings. https://www.chesapeakedolphinwatch.org/ Press Release from CBL
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Jarboe Honored for Leadership
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Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) announces that its Heritage Award for Leadership will be presented to Tom Jarboe on Oct. 28, 2018, at LSM’s 10th Anniversary & Class of 2019 Welcome Celebration to be held at Middleton Hall in Waldorf. Leadership Southern Maryland created the Annual Heritage Award Reception in 2012 in celebration of the milestone of welcoming a fifth class, the Class of 2013, to the program. To further commemorate LSM activities, a distinctive honor was created to recognize and pay tribute to achievements within the region in the areas of leadership, service, and mentoring. The LSM Heritage Award is the organization’s highest honor. Award criteria were established for each of the three divisions of the award, which will be presented in a three-year rotation process. This year, the Heritage Award Reception will be integrated into the 10th Anniversary Celebration. This year’s award is given to Jarboe in recognition of his track record of collaborative and inclusive leadership that makes a difference in his field and community. Jarboe is a first-term member of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and represents District One (Ridge, Piney Point, and St. George’s Island). A lifetime St. Mary’s County resident, Jarboe earned a BA in behavioral science and an MS in international commerce from the University of Maryland. He is a graduate of Leadership Maryland and a founding member of Leadership Southern Maryland. Jarboe is a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. Upon leaving the service, he worked for Sierra Management Technologies as a flight operations coordinator for the V-22 Integrated Test Team before going to Eagan McAllister Associates to work as a deputy program manager. He then left to start his own defense contracting company, Technology Security Associates, Inc. where he
led as chief operating officer until September 2014. Jarboe currently serves as president of Kieyos, LLC, an international trade company. With its corporate headquarters located in Lexington Park, Maryland, and offices in Baltimore, Maryland; Rochester, New York; and Huntsville, Alabama, Kieyos is well-known in the international trade industry for its expertise in international traffic in arms (U.S. State Department) and export administration and regulations (Commerce Department) licensing, customs brokering, freight forwarding, and international business trade development. Jarboe is a certified professional in ITAR export compliance (ECoP-ITAR). An active leader in the community, Jarboe has served as president of the board of directors for Leadership Southern Maryland, chairman of the board of the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce, co-chair of the St. Mary’s County Local Emergency Planning Commission, and counselor for the Wounded Warrior Initiative at Fort Meade. He has served as a board member of the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance and co-chair of the SMNA BRAC Committee. He was also a member of the BWTech Cyber Advisory Board for the State of Maryland, BRAC Business Initiative in Howard County, Baltimore Council for Foreign Affairs, the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, the Patuxent Partnership, the World Trade Center Institute, and the Washington International Trade Association. In 2013, Jarboe was named the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year. He currently lives in St. Mary’s City with his wife, Shannon, and has three sons: Nick, Christian, and Luke. Jarboe follows last year’s awardee, John McAllister, who was recognized for his mentoring contributions to the region, Leadership Southern Maryland is an independent, educational leadership development organization designed to broaden the knowledge base of mid- to senior-level public and private sector executives about the critical issues, challenges, and opportunities facing the region. Leadership Southern Maryland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit by the Internal Revenue Service (EIN#26-2989381). Contributions are deductible as charitable contributions to the extent permitted by law. For more information, please contact Denise Foster, Executive Director Leadership Southern Maryland, 301-862SOMD, via email denise@leadershipsomd.org or visit www.leadershipsomd. org. Press Release from LSM.
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At Forest Hall Farm 101 Years of Struggle and Success By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
For just over a century the Wood family has held Forrest Hall Farm in Mechanicsville as both their home and their vocation; they’ve been honored by the likes of Gov. Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot for their accomplishments. But for Joe and Mary Wood it hasn’t been easy and there were times when it looked like their farm wouldn’t last another few years let alone to 101. Joe’s grandfather, Harry, bought the land in 1917 and held it until his death in 1969. Joe grew up on a farm just across Point Lookout Road from Forrest Hall. Married just four years at the time, the couple decided to start buying out the separate interests in the farm from family members. “Joe and I spent 20 years buying out all the interests one at a time,” Mary said. While trying to make the land productive again, they both held down jobs to keep money flowing in; Joe worked as a manager for a grocery store in Lexington Park while Mary worked at the local health department. “We just kept saving our money,” she said. By 1990 the farm was whole again and they continued to sow the traditional cash crop of Maryland, tobacco. Once a crop to which farmers could entirely devote their land, a wave of change in the form of the tobacco buyout would put the farm once again on tenuous ground by about 2000. “That was a scary thing,” Mary said. “It basically put us out of business. “And we still had 20 years on our mortgage.” Unwilling to accept what others were saying at the time, that agriculure in Southern Maryland was as good as dead, the Woods scrambled to find ways to keep their less thanl 100-acre farm alive. “We started growing hay, corn and a few other things,” said Joe. “But it just wouldn’t work for us if we wanted to keep the family together. “So we put together the corn maze and the revenue started coming in.” Joe said he got the idea after reading an article in a farming magazine. “I read an article in Progressive Farmer that said they had a corn maze out west they used for church functions and it made them money,” said Joe. In the first few years they learned to make their own patterns and cut them out on their own; they were able to perfect it in time to find out there were companies who could do it for them.
Mary said: “We didn’t know there were businesses like that, but by the time we learned our kids had perfected it.” It was a new day for agriculture in St. Mary’s, Mary said, and it helped save their farm. “Agritourism changed everything,” she said. By turning their farm into a tourist attraction and opening up to the public, they not only survived but began to thrive as they never had before. David Wood, one of their three children, grew up working on the farm and he remembered the 15-month cycle of growing and harvesting tobacco. He also remembered the family having to be so conservative with spending because they depended on one, big payday. “In the late 80s and in the 90s tobacco prices started to stagnate,” David said. “More and more the younger generations weren’t taking to it. “You had to diversify.” Focusing on growing all kinds of fruits and vegetables, and now even raising livestock for local meats, the family has smaller paydays but many more of them to get them through. It’s a much more stable way to make a living, David said. “Our income is up compared to tobacco, there’s no question,” said David. “And the cost of labor is reduced.” Three generations now work on the farm, Mary said, giving their grandchildren an appreciation for the country life and building strong family bonds. “They’ve learned how to work and they’ve learned about customer service,” said Mary. Despite all of the attractions of college and professions outside of farming, their three children came back to live on the family farm. They each have a lot with a home built on it; Joe and Mary’s house stands where the old manor house once stood dating back to the 1770s. The Maryland Historical Trust said it was old enough but not significant enough to save, Mary said, so they had to demolish it. The new house is patterned in part after the old; it even faces to the woods instead of onto the main road just as its predecessor did. “They’ve been working on the farm since they could stand,” Mary said of her three children. “We were lucky enough that they came back to raise their families here.” With a wide range of farm products coming from a year-round growing operation, a corn maze open for families and field trips and a country store full of
locally produced goods, there’s scarcely a day when the family isn’t busy keeping the farm at full operation. It’s a challenge but the middle generation of the family will likely carry on the business. “We all grew up this way, call it a way of life,” David said. “You get used to it and you like what you’re doing. “There’s the satisfaction of being your own boss, setting your own hours and seeing what you’ve produced. I think we’ll step in to keep it going.” Married for 53 years, Joe and Mary say they have no intentions of retiring anytime soon. “I’m not even thinking of retiring,” said Joe, with a constant eye towards improving and innovating his farm’s operations. “I like to get some fresh ideas, see
what’s going on.” Mary could not see a future where she and her husband weren’t at least tangentially involved in the farm. “As we step back the children have stepped up, but I don’t think we’ll ever truly retire,” she said. “There’s just never enough time. “You can never get everything done the way you want it to.” Mary said she was optimistic about the future. “Our farm is more financially stable now than it was in the tobacco days,” she said. “It’s hard but it’s become a good thing. “People ask us if there’s anything better than what we’re doing and I tell them the only thing better is talking about it.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
Joe and Mary Wood have kept Forrest Hall Farm alive to celebrate more than 100 years of operation.
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Skilled Trade Students to CSM Hughesville Campus
These skilled trade students are starting classes at the College of Southern Maryland’s Center for Trades and Energy Training to pursue certifications in welding, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and core carpentry skills.
Sixty-six new students were welcomed to the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Regional Hughesville Campus, Center for Trades and Energy Training (CTET) this month with a “Tip of the Hat’ reception in the center’s CORE construction lab. The tradesmen and
tradeswomen, considered ‘first-year’ skilled trade students, are starting CORE construction, Part 1 HVAC or Part 1 welding classes in pursuit of certifications. “I can’t tell you how much we appreciate that you have chosen the College of Southern Maryland and our
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Continued from page 15 “We are your community college and we see this 60th milestone as being one for everyone in Southern Maryland to share in celebration,” said Murphy. “The most powerful things happening at community colleges are that entire families are being changed forever and the opportunities just open up.” Such is the case for first-year skilled trade student Roy Naraine, 65, of Waldorf. After finishing his master’s degree in human resources and management from Webster University last spring thanks to the GI Bill, the retired U.S. Navy Master Chief with 30 years of active duty said he decided to follow in his sons’ footsteps by attending classes at CSM this semester. Naraine’s son Shawn completed the CSM pre-engineering program through the Southern Maryland Engineering Partnership (SMD-E) with the Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC-AD) and the University of Maryland at College Park. Shawn finished a four-year engineering degree in Southern Maryland by completing his first two years of college at CSM and then transferring to the University of Maryland A. James Clark School of Engineering located at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center to complete his final two years of studies. He is now employed with U.S. Naval Air Systems Command. Naraine’s son Jonathan, a Marine veteran, also attended CSM and received his associate’s degree in criminal justice before transferring to the University of Maryland to earn his bachelor’s in the same field. “This is a lot of fun, and this class keeps me young,” laughed Naraine. “I go to school with my neighbor’s kids!” The new students welcomed this semester to CTET’s programs Include the following from St. Mary’s: County: Ryan Chan, Norman Clark, George Delozier, Alec Dobbins, Denise Donavon, Cornell Ford, Tanner Gilbert, Marcus Holt, Michael Lyons, Michael Mattingly, Kelly McGowan, Alexander Meath, Jeremy Murray, Khendall Nasman, Tyrone Nolan, Kevin Pickeral, Edward Pontzer, William Scales, Johnny Sipes, Eliot Willenborg and William Wood The 74-acre Regional Hughesville Campus provides offerings and programs to serve the entire region in a cost-effective and convenient way. The master plan for the regional campus, as designed and presented by Grimm and Parker Architects, is designed to create a sense of community and includes five phases of growth. Learn more about CSM’s Regional Hughesville Campus online at https://www.csmd.edu/ about/locations/regional-campus/ Press Release from CSM
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Training Exercise to be Held at Margaret Brent Middle School The St. Mary’s County Volunteer Rescue Squads, in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services, volunteer fire departments, St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police and St. Mary’s County Public Schools, will participate in a scenario-based training exercise at Margaret Brent Middle School. The event will occur on Saturday, October 13, from 8 a.m. until approximately noon.
During the training exercise, motorists are advised all lanes of Maryland Route 5, Point Lookout Road will be shifted in the area of Margaret Brent Middle School to accommodate traffic. The public should expect an abundance of law enforcement, Fire, EMS personnel and related public safety equipment in and around Margaret Brent Middle School. Also drone(s) will be utilized during the exercise. St. Mary’s County PIO
Administrative Appointment Announced Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announces the administrative appointment made by the Board of Education at its meeting of October 10, 2018. The Board appointed Ms. Robin Schrader as Mental Health Services Coordinator, 12 month, in the Department of Student Services. Ms. Schrader holds
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New Lobby Contrasts Spooky Show
Sergeant Carlino played by Kenneth Faison takes advantage of Susy’s (Stephanie Taubert’s) blindness, disconnecting a call to the police. (Photo by Magpie Media)
By Jeni Coster Graphic Designer & Staff Writer The renovated lobby at Three Notch Theatre. Submitted photo.
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loloff), and Harry Roat (James LePore), three con men searching for a missing doll that her husband brought home after a business trip. Sgt. Carlino and Mike Talman receive a mysterious phone call one night that leads them both to Susy’s apartment while she and her husband are out. The two scuffle through the apartment trying to figure out who brought them together again. That’s when Harry Roat’s ominous roll comes into play. LePore does an incredible job of portraying the sinister character as the leader of their plan to trick Susy and get the mysterious doll. The show is chilling and dark, literally, as there are scenes when the stage goes pitch black, creating an eerie sense
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Sergeant Carlino (Kenneth Faison) and Mike Talman (Michael Sokoloff) realize that Susy has been leading them astray and Carlino is prepared to make her pay. (Photo by Magpie Media)
Susy Hendricks (Stephanie Taubert) is a housewife living in a New York City apartment with her photographer husband, Sam (Thomas Esposito). After a recent accident, Susy is now blind, trying to prove her independence to her husband and young neighbor, Gloria (Eva Reynolds, Madysen Maulden). Taubert’s performance is outstanding, as she navigates the stage, trying to continue her normal life and household responsibilities with her blindness. Over a series of a couple days, Susy becomes a victim to Sergeant Carlino (Kenneth Faison), Mike Talman (Michael So-
of danger. Susy uses her keen senses and begins to piece together the peculiar actions of the three men, proving “she can manage herself just fine, thank you.” Just in time for Halloween, this suspenseful performance is a must see if you are seeking an entertaining spook. “Wait Until Dark” runs through Oct. 21 at Three Notch Theatre. Shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays are at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees are at 3:30 p.m. For tickets, visit www.newtowneplayers. org or call 301-737-5447. jenicoster@countytimes.net
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Lear Scores Larry Hills Memorial
Kyle Lear took top honors in last Saturday night’s 35-lap “Larry Hills Memorial” Late Model special at Potomac Speedway. The win for Lear, worth $3000, was his 2nd win of the season and the 3rd of his career behind the wheel of his familiar Rocket XR-1 no.151. Kyle Lear and Amanda Whaley brought the field to green with Whaley gaining the race lead as the field roared off turn two. Whaley›s lead would be short lived as Lear wrestled the top spot on the second circuit and set sail. As Lear lead, 5th starting Jason Covert arrived in second on the 21st lap and would chase Lear for the remaining laps but would not get close enough to mount a serious challenge as Lear drove
off to the crowd pleasing win. “It’s an honor to win this race for Larry Hills.” Lear stated in victory lane. “He and his family are a big part of racing down here and I hope we put on a good show tonight.” Superior track conditions aided in Lear’s winning drive. “This track was awesome tonight.” Said Lear. “You could race top, bottom or middle and thanks to everyone who helps with this car, I couldn’t do it without them.” With his second place finish Jason Covert nailed down his second straight and fourth career Potomac championship. “These people behind me deserve all the credit.” Covert stated. “Everybody on this team busts their guts out for me and I’m happy to get them another championship.” Austin Hubbard, Dale
Hollidge and Ross Robinson would complete the top-five. Heats for the 21 entries went to Whaley, Covert and Robinson. Matt Hill became the 6th different winner of the season with his 1st feature win of 2018 in the companion 20-lap RUSH Crate Late Model main. Amanda Whaley burst into the race lead and would pace the field until Matt Hill blew in and took the top spot on the 5th lap. From that point on it would be a race for second as Hill would easily take his 4th career Potomac Crate win aboard his Longhorn no.84. «It›s always nice to come here and win.» A jubilant Matt Hill stated post race. “I rolled the top going into one on Amanda to get the lead and this thing stuck and after that this car was just came to life.” Jamie Sutphin, Amanda Whaley, Dale Hollidge and Ben Bowie trailed at the finish. Heats for the 19 cars entered went to Whaley and Bowie. With his 8th place finish Chuck Bowie was crowned the 2018 division champion. “It’s been a stressful week leading up to this and I’m glad it’s finally over.” Quipped Bowie. “I just want to thank my car owner Shawn Corbin, all the sponsors, and especially my wife Rosie who’s been there with me every step of the way.” In support class action, Jeremy Pilkerton drove to his 7th win of the season in the 16-lap Street Stock feature, Buddy Dunagan took his first win of the season in the 15-lap Hobby Stock event, Jeff Block rolled to his 3rd win of the season in the 15-lap Strictly Stock feature with John Hardesty claiming his 4th class championship and Chris “Tippy”Martinez drove to his first ever Potomac feature win in the 15-lap UCar main. Late Model feature finish 1. Kyle Lear 2. Jason Covert 3. Austin Hubbard 4. Dale Hollidge 5. Ross Robinson 6. DarylHills 7.Amanda Whaley 8. Allen Brannon 9. Scott Merryman 10. Brent Bordeaux 11. JT McGlanigan 12. Tyler Horst 13. David Dill 14. Jamie Lathroum 15.Brandon Long 16. Ray Kable Jr. 17. Rob Schirmer 18. Billy Tucker 19. Andy Anderson 20. Tyler Emory 21. Jonny Oliver RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish 1. Matt Hill 2. Jamie Sutphin
3. Amanda Whaley 4. Dale Hollidge 5. Ben Bowie 6. Darren Alvey 7. Zac Weller 8. Chuck Bowie 9. Derek Magee 10. Devin Brannon 11. Darin Henderson 12. Ronnie Martin Jr. 13. Austin Bussler 14. Shawn Wetzel 15. Tyler Hoy 16. Megan Mann 17. Harry Shipe III 18. Donny Tepper 19.Timmy Booth
Street Stock feature finish 1. Jeremy Pilkerton 2. Sam Archer 3. Kyle Nelson 4.Ed Pope Jr. 5. Mike Raleigh 6. Bobby Miexsall 7. Paul Jones 8. Craig Tankersley 9. John Ballou 10. Troy Kassiris 11. Buddy Dunagan DNS-Craig Parrill, Marty Hanbury Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Buddy Dunagan 2. Stevie Gingery 3. Greg Morgan 4. Matt Randall 5. Hilton Pickeral 6. Billy Crouse 7. Kyle Nelson 8.Tommy Randall 9. Ray Bucci 10. Joe Lehnen 11. Jonathan Knott 12. Derick Quade Jr. 13. Colin Long 14. Chris Clark U-Car feature finish 1. Chris “Tippy” Martinez 2. Jerry Barker 3. James Hissom 4. Jeff Wilkins 5. Larry Lamb 6. Billy Smith 7. Stephen Suite 8. Ryan Quade 9. Tim Steele 10. Dominic King 11. Joey Suite 12. Larry Adleman Strictly Stock feature finish 1. Jeff Block 2. Nabil Guffey 3. John Hardesty 4. Johnny Hardesty 5. Scott Shelton 6. Ed Pope Sr. 7. Greg Mattingly By Doug Watson for Potomac Speedway
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Local Sailors Flock to Annual Boat Show
Norm and Rosemary Dawley of Lusby check out gear in one of the vendor tents at the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis last week. The Dawley’s own a 48-foot custom-built sloop that they have raced extensively.
Chutescoop owner Gary Shaw, who sails his own boat out of Solomons, demonstrates his product for Nikki Goodman of Lusby at the recent U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis. The U.S. Powerboat Show is going on this week through October 14th, also on the City Dock.
By Tim Flaherty Staff Writer
“I’m here for boat stuff,” said a smiling Dennis Chandler. “Things I can’t live without,” he added with a laugh. Chandler was in Tent D at the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis last Thursday with his wife Carolyn as they shopped for “boat stuff.” They were looking to purchase new bedding for their 40-foot Caliber sailboat they keep in Solomons. They weren’t alone in visiting Annapolis, as a large number of Calvert and St. Mary’s countians made their way north for the annual sailing extravaganza on the City dock. This year’s show was the 49th annual event, and ran October 4th through 8th. Starting in 1970 by Annapolis businessman Ed Hartman, the show has often been proclaimed as the largest in-water boat show in the world, and although that mantle may now be claimed by other international shows featuring power and sail vessels, the Annapolis show is still the largest sail-only, in-water show on the planet. The Annapolis show features not only boats for sail, but tent after tent of vendors selling every type of sailing and boating gear imaginable. Various seminars and learning opportunities are offered, as well. But it is the “boat stuff” that draws people like the Chandlers every year to Annapolis. A few stalls away from the bedding display, Gary Shaw stood with his friend and fellow salesman Dan Trammel at the Chutescoop display. Shaw, who lives in Bowie but keeps his sailboat in Solomons, patented Chuteschoop, which is a spinnaker launch and retrieval device, about 40 years ago. He has rented a stall at the Annapolis show for at least 36 years. “I missed one or two years here,” Shaw says. Every other year I have been here. The important thing for me is to be seen and make contacts. I sell quite a few units here at the show, but many
people look me up online and buy after the show. This is obviously the premier show to attend. It features people from all over the world, and I get to interact with many sailmakers.” One such sailmaker is Clarke McKinney, who lives in Leonardtown and is owner of the Quantum Sails Solomons Island loft in Solomons. McKinney spent several days working the corporate Quantum booth with other Quantum-brand sailmakers from around the country. “I look at it this way,” McKinney told us after the show’s completion. “The Annapolis Sailboat Show is such a large show, you need to be there. It’s not that you necessarily sell that much product at the show itself. You need to let people know you are in business. You need to educate customers and answer their questions. If we don’t take that path, we might as well just be an on-line sailmaker. I’m working on proposals and estimates now for people I met over the weekend at the show.” Rich Freeman and Patty Kimmel were found last Thursday at the Catalina Owners Group booth near the Catalina Sailboats display on the northern edge of the show grounds. The couple, who recently moved to North Carolina but keep a sailboat in Solomons harbor as their summer home, own a late-model Catalina cruising boat, and volunteer every year to spend a day getting Catalina owners to join the organization. “It’s a great support group,” Kimmel said. We publish a lot of articles in our owners’ magazine. We have a terrific group of technical writers that can help with just about any boat problem. You get a lot of support from other Catalina owners.” The Annapolis Sailboat Show has a “gathering of the tribe” vibe to it, with many people - boat owners or not coming to see and be seen and wander the grounds that are often filled with sailing celebrities. People come not just
from Maryland and the Chesapeake basin, but from all over the country and the world. The City Dock is a “can’t miss” October destination point. “Being an international event, we see products from around the world and our attendees are from all 50 states plus more than 27 foreign countries,” says Paul Jacobs, the president of Annapolis Boat shows, the outfit that owns and manages the sailboat show. Having said that, the nucleus of our exhibitor group is very regional or have area representatives working in the booths. Ranking attendance geographically, more attendees come from Maryland than any
other state, followed by Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina, Delaware, and DC. The top ten is filled in some order with New York, Florida, Canada, and Texas. So, although international, we are heavily invested regionally.” Although this year’s Sailboat Show attendance wasn’t available at this writing, show spokesperson Heather Ford told us that Thursday’s opening day attendance was “the best Preview Day in recent history.” About 50,000 people are usually expected to attend the entire five-day run of the show. Roughly 700 boats were on display this year, and Ford cited a study that indicates that the Sailboat Show and the upcoming Powerboat Show inject $112 million annually into Maryland’s economy. If powerboating is your thing, the United States Powerboat show is this week, Thursday through Sunday at the Annapolis City Dock. A companion show run by the same organization as the Sailboat Show, the Powerboat Show will also feature some 700 boats on display and a plethora of boating gear for sale. More information can be found at www.annapolisboatshows.com. timflaherty@countytimes.net
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LE T TER T O THE EDI T OR
Judge Benjamin Harris Camalier
Honorable Benjamin Harris Camalier, who is completing a 15 year term as associate judge of the seventh judicial circuit of Maryland, has long enjoyed a position of distinction as one of the most learned and able representatives of the legal profession in his native state. He was born in Leonardtown, St. Mary’s County on the 16th of September, 1849, his father being John A. Camalier*, who spent the greater part of his life at that place and in his early manhood engaged in the manufacture of cotton at “Clifton Factory,” being connected with the firm of Harris, Dixon, and Gough. “The early education of Judge Camalier was obtained in private schools and under the direction of tutors but was supplemented by a course of study in Georgetown College, now Georgetown University, where he also studied law and he graduated from that school in 1883 with the special degree of Causa Honoris. He was admitted to the bar of his native county on March 16, 1874 upon motion of the Honorable Benjamin G. Harris, after whom he was named. In 1891 he was chosen states attorney of his county and held the office for 16 years. He was appointed as one of the associate judges of the seventh judicial court on August 6, 1908 to fill the unexpired term of Judge J. Parran Crane, who had reached the constitutional age of seventy years on that day. “Judge Camalier was married twice. On May 16, 1876 he wed Mollie C. Abell, daughter of the late James F. and Maria J. Abell. The three living children of this union are: Mary Lucille, now the widow of Benjamin Combs (she is now serving as register of wills of St. Mary’s County); Dr. Frank A., a prominent physician who acts as health officer for the county; and Ruth E., the wife of Lynwood J. Sterling, cashier of the First National Bank of St. Mary’s at Leonardtown. The wife and mother passed away in 1887 and two years later Judge Camalier married Nellie R. Hayden, the second daughter of the late William H. and Sarah A. Hayden of St. Mary’s. To them were born five children: E. Madeline, who lives with her parents and is an assistant in the First National Bank of St. Mary’s; Dr. B. Harris, a successful dentist; Eleanor F., wife of Thomas J. Gaffney of Baltimore; C. Henry, a leading young attorney at law of Leonardtown; and S. Anita, the wife of J. Harry Norris, also of Leonardtown.” (Tercentenary History of Maryland, Vol. II, p. 787-788, 1925). * John Alexander Camalier (1822-1892), who is said to have died on Good Friday “ from a carbuncle on the back of his neck which deprived him of his mind and nervous system.” He was a lawyer and a merchant. He served as Clerk of the St. Mary’s County Circuit Court 1863 – 1873 and was President of the Saint Mary’s County Reading Room and Debating Society 1879 and 1880. To Be Continued
Why Are They Democrats?
Do the Democrats running in our local election support the radical policies of the Democrat Party? What does todays Democrat Party stand for? We must have controlled, merit based immigration, but Democrats want open borders, allowing undocumented immigrants to pour into our Country to strain social welfare systems at tax payers expense, and allowing drugs, crime, and violent gangs in. Democrats promote sanctuary cities to protect illegal immigrants and they want to abolish ICE, the Agency put in place to enforce our immigration laws and protect American citizens. Some Democrat jurisdictions now allow non-citizens to vote in local elections. Democrats have opposed the “Travel Ban” and extreme vetting to stop terrorists from coming into our country. Democrats choose political correctness over protecting America. The Democrats advocate socialism and big government spending. Keith Ellison, deputy chairperson for the DNC, said that socialist candidate OcasioCortez is the future of the Democrat Party. A recent poll showed that 57% of Democrats favor socialism over capitalism. No county has ever been made great because of socialism! Democrats are the Party of high taxes, and they want to roll back the Trump tax cuts. And for Democrats, Defense spending is not a priority when we must have peace through strength. The Democrats want activist Judges who legislate from the bench rather than apply the Constitution as written. Democrats said they will do anything to stop the appointment of highly qualified conservative Judges to the Supreme Court. Democrats attack the Second Amendment. Abolish the Second Amendment and only criminals and terrorists would have guns. The Democrat Party supports unlimited abortions for any reason at any stage of pregnancy. Democrats are sympathetic to radical groups that chant death to police» and promote anarchy in the Streets. The Democrats fail to speak out against those who disrespect our flag and National Anthem; an insult to those who bled and died for our Country. And Democrats have Colin Kaepernick as a hero when he wears socks that say “cops are pigs”. Democrats provide cover for corruption, conspiracy and subversion at the highest levels of the FBI and DOJ to take down Trump with lies, leaks, and witch hunts. Democrats, cheered on by the biased, mendacious , Trump hating media and the rich and famous Hollywood elite anti christian socialists will not acknowledge the significant progress President Trump has made with improving our economy, bringing back jobs, lowering taxes, very low unemployment (lowest in history for Blacks and Hispanics), strengthening our Military, and keeping us safe. Democrats are obsessed with Impeaching Trump. They are blinded by anger and hatred. Radical Hollywood elite socialist Democrats have advocated violence against Trump. Johnny Depp said “ it is time for another actor to assassinate another President”, Madonna said she wanted to “blow up the White House”. Another radical Democrat held up Trump’s severed head. The radical Maxine Waters promoted confrontation and harassment of members of the Trump Administration.The left wing NY governor Cuomo said “America was never that great”. Disagree with the radical policies of the Democrat Party, and they call you a racist or some type of phobe”. If the Democrats running in our local election don’t support these radical policies, then why are they Democrats? Joe Wible Sr. Leonardtown
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JSF Makes Landings on British Carrier The first F-35 Lightning fighter jets landed on the deck of the United Kingdom’s new aircraft carrier this week making history and marking the beginning of more than half-a-century of ‘Carrier Strike’ operations. Royal Navy Commander Nathan Gray and Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Andy Edgell, both test pilots at the F-35 Integrated Test Force at NAS Patuxent River, Md., were the first pilots to land the stealth F-35 Lightning fighter jets on board the carrier, demonstrating the formidable force HMS Queen Elizabeth and her fleet of jets will be. The first landings and take-offs from HMS Queen Elizabeth are the culmination of a British endeavor lasting more than a decade to bring an aircraft carrier back to the UK’s arsenal. Able to embark up to 24 of the supersonic jets, the Queen Elizabeth Class carrier provides the Royal Navy with a capability possessed by few others. U.K. Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson said: “The largest warship in British history is joining forces with the most advanced fighter jets on the planet. This marks a rebirth of our power to strike decisively from the seas anywhere in the world. “The historic first landing on the deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth is a monumental moment in our country’s proud military history. It is also a statement of Britain’s determination to promote peace and prevent war.” The landings mark the start of the first of two First of Class Flight Trials (Fixed Wing) phases, held back-toback this fall, where the ITF team plans to perform a
variety of flight maneuvers and deck operations to develop the F-35B operating envelope for QEC carriers. They will evaluate jet performance on over 200 test points during different weather and sea conditions as well as the aircraft’s integration with the ship. A third FOCFT (FW) phase followed by operational testing is scheduled for 2019. The return of ‘Carrier Strike’ to the UK comes eight years after a fighter jet last landed on a British carrier. Commanding Officer, Royal Navy Capt. Jerry Kyd, who was also the captain of HMS Ark Royal when the last Harrier took off from a carrier, said: “I am quite emotional to be here in HMS Queen Elizabeth seeing the return of fixed wing aviation, having been the captain of the aircraft carrier which launched the last Harrier at sea nearly eight years ago. “The regeneration of big deck carriers able to operate globally, as we are proving here on this deployment, is a major step forward for the United Kingdom’s defense and our ability to match the increasing pace of our adversaries. The first touch-downs of these impressive stealth jets shows how the United Kingdom will continue to be world leaders at sea for generations to come.” Commander UK Carrier Strike Group, Cdr. Andrew Betton added: “The Queen Elizabeth Class carriers have been specifically designed and built to operate the F-35 Lightning, offering an immensely flexible and potent combination to deliver military effect around the world. Conducting these trials is a critical and exciting
step on this journey and I applaud the many thousands of civilian and military personnel who have played a part in bringing the strategic ambition to reality.” While the HMS Queen Elizabeth Class carriers will be able to project British military power across the globe for the next half-century, they can also provide humanitarian relief, deepen defense relationships with key allies and provide critical support to our forces as they are deployed across the world. In recent operations, US aircraft carriers like the USS George HW Bush and USS Harry S. Truman have played a central role in the Gulf and the Mediterranean, conducting strikes against Daesh in Iraq and Syria. This week’s historic flight trials come more than 100 years after the UK’s HMS Argus became the world’s first carrier capable of safely launching and recovering naval aircraft. The ship will go on to continue her program off the US east coast. The flight trials are expected to take around 11 weeks, during which time the ship is also expected to call into New York. HMS Queen Elizabeth remains set to be deployed on global operations from 2021. Britain now has 16 of a planned 138 F-35 Lightning jets as part of its worldleading fleet of military aircraft. PEO(JSF) Integrated Test Facility Public Affairs
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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.
James Bruce Thomas, Jr. James Bruce Thomas, Jr. “Junior”, 83, of Bushwood, MD passed away at his home on October 5, 2018. He was born on July 5, 1935 in Avenue, Maryland and the son of the late Mary Ethel Ellis Thomas and James Bruce Thomas, Sr. Junior was the loving husband of Nola Mae Bennett Thomas whom he married on December 27, 1977 in Upper Marlboro, MD. Junior is survived by his children James Bruce Thomas, III. of Bushwood, MD, Margaret “Peggy Stauffer of Colton’s Point, MD, and 1 grandchild. As well as siblings Robert “Bob” Thomas, and Dale Thomas. He was preceded in death by his son William Thomas and his sister Jean “Jeanie” Thomas. He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident and graduated of Margaret Brent High School. Junior worked at the United States Navy Yard Washington, DC and PAE System as a Steam Engineer, retiring in July, 2005. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 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 Friday, October 12, 2018 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD with Father Samuel Plummer officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be; Robert “Bob” Thomas, Kathy Thomas Beach, Johnny Cusic, Wayne Collar, Calvin Wallace, and James Bruce Thomas, III. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bobby Thomas, Cal McMillion, Joyce Ann Cusic, Ruth Simmons, Andrew Dale Stauffer and Barbara McMillion. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter 513 E. Charles Street P.O. Box 1889 La Plata, MD 20646 or Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.
Gary Edward Williams Gary Edward Williams, age 57 of Bowie, MD, formerly of Hughesville, MD died October 6, 2018. Gary was born May 8, 1961 in Washington, DC. He was the son of Eleanor Williams and the late James W. Williams of Hughesville, MD. He is also
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survived by his brother, James W. Williams, Jr. of Abell, MD and his wife Christine. He leaves behind many other relatives and friends. After graduation from Thomas Stone High School in 1979, Gary was disabled after being struck by an automobile. In his remaining years he participated in numerous work related programs. Gary enjoyed spending time with his mother eating out on Sundays, visiting the park, playing cards, golfing, solving algebra problems and spending time with his mother at her home on holidays. Gary also enjoyed visiting with family members and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD where a Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father Samuel Plummer officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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Jean Beverly Nertney, of Leonardtown, Mar yland, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2018 at the age of 92. She was born on March 20, 1926 in Wilmington, Delaware, to James Stoddard and Irene Stoddard. She was their only child. Jean raised her daughter, Linda, in Wilmington, Delaware and then moved to Hallandale, Florida upon retirement. She enjoyed jazz music, especially the songs of Louis Prima, and she was an avid writer of poetry and plays. Jean also loved watching the horses race at the nearby racetrack, where many of her friends owned and trained thoroughbreds. She will be remembered for her sharp wit, keen interest in current events, and deep love for her family. Jean is survived by grandson Kyle Dudderar and his wife, Celeste Dudderar (nee Grow) and their sons Cole, Jude, and Harris, of Longmont, Colorado and granddaughter, Heidi Dudderar, and her daughter, Jordan, of Riva, Maryland. She was predeceased by her parents and her beloved daughter, Linda Dudderar. Her passing is mourned by her grand-
children, great-grandchildren, extended family, and friends. She will be interred on October 9, 2018 in Silverbrook Cemetery and Memorial Park in Wilmington, Delaware. Interment will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
John Andrew Bowes John Andrew “Jack” Bowes, 68, of Tall Timbers, MD died on September 27, 2018. He was born on September 21, 1950 in Washington, D.C., to the late Joseph Ford Bowes and Helen Audrey Cranston Bowes. Jack was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and a graduate of Little Flower School (1964) and St. Mary’s Ryken High School (1968). He also attended St. Mary’s College. His employments included handyman/grounds keeper at Jubilee Farms and assistant manager/picture framer at Bowes Books. He retired from Dyson’s Hardware Store in St. Inigoes, MD after many years as manager. His special interests included old cars, family genealogy, antiques and making the rounds to visit friends and family, especially on the holidays. Jack is survived by his brothers, Joseph F. Bowes, M.D. (Helene) of Compton, MD and George Michael “Mickey” Bowes (Laurie) of Tall Timbers, MD; his sisters-in-laws, Patricia Bowes of Tall Timbers, MD and Margie Bowes of LaPlata, MD; and many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Robert H. “Bob” Bowes of Tall Timbers, MD and Daniel R. Bowes of LaPlata, MD Memorial contributions may be made to Little Flower School, 20410 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD 20634. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home of Leonardtown, MD.
Marilyn Stauffer Weaver Marilyn Stauffer Weaver, 27, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 27, 2017. She was born on January 8, 1991 in Leonardtown, MD and was the loving daughter of Nathaniel and Mariam Stauffer. Marilyn is survived by her husband Marvin Brubacher Weaver, whom she married on September 27, 2012 in Loveville, MD. She is survived by her children; Marvin Troy Weaver, and Weston Matthew Weaver.
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As well as her siblings; Linda (Sheldon) Martin, Nathaniel (Lorene) Stauffer, Jr. Lucy Brubacher, Joseph (Lorene) Stauffer, Matthew Stauffer, Edwin (Melissa) Stauffer, Lorraine (Harvey) Zimmerman, Minerva (Logan) Zimmerman, Richard Stauffer, Darlene (Warren) Stauffer, Judy Stauffer, Steven Stauffer, Dwayne Stauffer, and Kurvin Stauffer. As well as grandfather; Joseph Stauffer and 45 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Kathy Stuaffer, grandparents; Esther Stauffer, David Stauffer and Annie Stauffer. She was a homemaker. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Laura Jessie Heidelmark Laura Jessie Heidelmark, 93, of Mechanicsville, MD (formerly of Re n s s el a e r, NY) passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center of Leonardtown, MD. She was born on March 3, 1925, in Odgensburg, NY to the late Alfred Jacob Laraby and Agnes Bell Riddle Laraby. Laura is a graduate of Fort Covington High School. She is a graduate of Albany Memorial Hospital School of Nursing earning a her diploma as a registered nurse. After graduation she was employed as a dedicated and caring registered nurse and later as the Assistant Director of Nursing for Albany Memorial. On January 13, 1947, she married her beloved husband, Joseph James Heidelmark in Fort Covington, NY. Together they celebrated over 33 wonderful years of marriage. She was a member of the Order of the Amaranth and the Eastern Star. She is survived by her daughter, Elaine Green of Mechanicsville, MD; her grandson, Mario Vacarelli (Katherine) of Benson, NC; her great-grandchildren: Elizabeth Paige Vacarelli, Alyssa Renee Vacarelli, and Gregory Daniel Vacarelli; her step grandchildren: Michael, Monte, Mark, Michele, Mia; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her siblings, Elaine Iona Bruce and Alfred Jacob Laraby. Interment will be Friday, October 12, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery, Fort Covington, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
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David Johnson David “Joseph” Johnson, 24, of Ridge, MD passed away on October 1, 2018 in Lexington Park, MD. Born on August 30, 1994 in Prince Frederick, MD is was the loving son of Lisa Janie Underwood and Charles Edward Johnson, Jr. of Ridge, MD. Joseph graduated from Leonardtown High School and was employed as a Welder. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Lucy Loker Timmons L u c y Loker Timmons, 70, of Leonardtown, Maryland died on Se pt embe r 26, 2018 at Medstar Georgetown Un ive r sit y Hospital in Wa s h i n g ton, DC surrounded by her children. She was born in Leonardtown, Maryland to the late William (Aleck) A. Loker, Sr. and Margaret W. Loker. In 1965, Lucy graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Leonardtown, MD and in 1969 she graduated from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland (now Notre Dame of Maryland University) with a Bachelor of Arts in French. Over her lifetime, she was employed as a seamstress and later as a stenographer/ Business Manager for her father and several physicians’ offices in the Leonardtown area, including for her late husband, Dr. Robert Timmons. On February 23, 2001, Lucy married her beloved husband, Robert (Bob) William Timmons, MD in Leonardtown. Together, they celebrated over 14 wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 2015. She was a member of the Leonardtown Church of the Nazarene. Lucy was an excellent cook and made many delicious dishes, especially her famous spaghetti. She was a voracious reader. Lucy was a skilled seamstress, crocheting many blankets, and she used to quilt and do needlepoint. She was a talented pianist and had a beautiful voice. She loved singing with fellow members of her church. Her other hobbies included working in her yard with her husband and travelling, especially to Hawaii and Disney World. Her family was her greatest pride and joy with whom she loved spending as much time
as possible. She particularly enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren and her beloved dog, Ginger. She was active in the community and her church. She had the biggest heart and would do anything for anyone, putting others ahead of her own needs. She is survived by her brothers William (Aleck) A. Loker of Bluffton, South Carolina and Thomas (Tom) W. Loker of Danville, CA; her children with John F. (Frank) Graves, Sr. - John (Jef) F. Graves, Jr. (Laura) of Dowell, MD, Leslie A. Nevala (Brian) of Leonardtown, MD and Julie E. Kronen (Mike) of Silver Spring, MD; her stepchildren with Dr. Robert (Bob) Timmons - Megan L. Glover (Jay) of Frederick, MD, Sarah A. Chase (Ted) of Arlington, VA, and Robert (Robbie) N. Timmons (Melissa) of Bethesda, MD; 13 grandchildren: Bethany and Caroline Graves, Emily Nevala, Jackie, Gabe and Oliver Kronen, Madison and Cameron Glover, Taylor, Michael and Casey Chase, and Grace and Jackson Timmons. In addition to her parents and husband, Lucy was predeceased by her sister, Margaret (Peggy) L. Bell. Memorial contributions may be made to Leonardtown Church of the Nazarene, P.O. Box 1110, Leonardtown, MD 20650-1110. Arrangements by the
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William H. Valentine, Jr, William H. Valentine, Jr, 75, of California, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 1, 2018 in California, MD. Born on January 8, 1943 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Tura Lee Valentine and William H. Valentine, Sr. William was the loving husband of Rosalie Valentine of California, MD. He is survived by his daughter AnneMarie Valentine of Lovettsville, VA. As well as, his brother Francis Valentine of South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his daughter Jennifer Lynn Valentine of Chester, VA. William was the owner of Honor the memory of your Valentine Motor Company for cherished 50 years. one by sharing the story of their life In lieu of flowers contributions may with friends, neighbors and associates be made in the memory of William here in the community.H. Valentine, Jr. to Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area and 8830 CamFor details to place your Silver notice of remembrance, eron Street, #201 Spring, MD call 301-373-4125 for assistance. 20910.
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Fall Farms Open Weekends: Bowles Farm 22880 Budds Creek Rd., Clements 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM www.bowlesfarms.com Forrest Hall Farm 39136 Avie Lane, Mechanicsville 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 301-884-3086 Moore or Less Farm 22467 Colton Pt. Rd., Bushwood 310-769-2210. Wait Until Dark Three Notch Theatre, 21744 S. Coral Drive, Lexington Park 8:00 - 10:30 PM The Newtowne Players present a suspense thriller. 8:00 PM: Thursdays Oct. 11 & 18; Fridays Oct. 12 & 19; and Saturdays Oct. 13 & 20. 3:30 PM: Sundays Oct. 14 & 21. $15/adults; $12/seniors, students and military; $10 age 12 and under. $10 Thursdays only. Tickets online: www.newtowneplayers.org or call 301-737-5447. Faculty Exhibition: Finding Elsewhere Boyden Gallery, Montgomery Hall, St. Mary’s College Tue.-Fri., 1:00-6:00 PM. Sat., 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. An exhibition of the bravery and faith of studio practices. Curated by St. Mary’s College alumna Kate Pollasch until November 10. No fee. 240-895-4246. boydengallery@smcm.edu
UPCOMING Christmas in April Deadline: Monday, October 15, 2018 to apply for assistance during next spring’s one day (April 27, 2019) restoration and renovation blitz by Christmas in April, St. Mary’s County, Inc. Applications available at local libraries and senior centers; and, www.christmasinaprilsmc.org. 301-884-2905.
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Lincoln/Reagan Dinner Saturday, October 13 Elks Lodge #2092, 45779 Fire DepartLions Annual Scholarship Yard Sale ment Lane, California Quality Transfer and Storage, 22390 6:00 PM Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park St. Mary’s County Republican Cen8:00 AM - Noon tral Committee hosts its annual dinner. Huge offer of items available. All Craig Wolf is the guest speaker. $60 per proceeds returned to local community person. Please rsvp to: Jenboydgop@hoin scholarships for graduating Great tmail.com Mills High School students. Info: Lion Bob Hayward 301-904-4710 or email at bob715381@gmail.com.
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8th Annual Barn Party St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Kick off the autumn season with a good old fashion barn party! Enjoy country music and food in a country setting. Ticket donation $8; must be purchased in advance at all senior activity center locations. No ticket sales at the door. 301-4754200, ext. *1050. Voting Equipment Demonstration Election Warehouse, 47382 Lincoln Ave., Lexington Park (Old Carver Elementary School) 10:00 AM The St. Mary’s County Board of Elections will conduct a Public Logic and Accuracy Demonstration on the DS200 Ballot Scanner and the Express Vote voting equipment. Wendy Adkins at 301-4754200 ext. * 1613. Park Place Toastmasters Church of the Ascension Lexington Park, 21641 Great Mills Road 12:00 - 1:00 PM Join a community of learners and learn by doing.
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White Cane Fundraiser Hollywood McKay’s and the Leonardtown Grill 4:00 – 8:00 PM The Leonardtown Lions Club is conducting their annual Fall White Cane fundraiser. 100% of all monies collected are returned back into the community through the Lions Charity Foundation. Info contact is Lion George Kirby at 240-577-0029.
Voter Registration at CSM College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Bldg. C, Lobby, 22950 Hollywood Rd. 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Info: email jenv@csmd.edu with “voter registration” in subject line.
Auction Mechanicsville Moose Lodge 4:30 PM Viewing 4:30. Auction starts at 6:00. Chicken dinners can be purchased at 5:00. Benefit: Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Conscious Discipline “From Chaos To Calm” Lexington Park Library 5:30-7:15 PM A free parent workshop for Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start, and other parents, grandparents, and childcare providers of young children. St. Mary’s County Public Schools, Department of Supplemen-
Dick Hensold and Patsy O’Brien in Concert Calvert Marine Museum, Harms Gallery,14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:00) Unique and innovative arrangements of traditional Celtic music. $25. Tickets
Southern MD Decorative Painters Immaculate Conception Church Social Hall, 28297 Old Village Rd., Mechanicsville 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Painting a Maxine Thomas project, “Fall Spools.” Guests welcome. Contact Garnett Joy 301-884-2835 for supply info. www.smdpaint.org/Calendar Harvest Taste of Solomons Solomons, Maryland 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Food festival showcasing places to eat in this waterfront community. Proceeds benefit July 4th fireworks display. Pet Adoption Pepper’s Pet Pantry, Solomons Towne Center (behind CVS) 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Dog and cat adoption event with local Saint Mary’s and Calvert County animal rescue groups. More info, please call 410-326-4006. Crab Cake Dinner First Saints Community Church, 16378 Piney Point Rd. 12:00 - 6:00 PM Proceeds support the Snack Pack Program at Piney Point Elementary School. $22. $3, kids hotdog meal. Aww…Shucks Oyster Social Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 4:00 - 7:00 PM Fundraiser for the Dee of St. Mary’s. Fat, salty oysters and more under the lighthouse. $75. Online at calvertmarinemuseum.ticketforce.com. Contra Dance Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, Chaptico 7:00 - 10:00 PM Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance (SMTMD) monthly contra dance. Dance workshop 7:00; dancing begins at 7:30. Beginners welcome. $10 for non-SMTMD members; $6 for members (band members are free). Under 17 are free. www.smtmd.org.
Sunday, October 14 Breakfast—All-You-Can-Eat 2nd Dist. VFD&RS, 45245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee
8:00 - 11:00 AM Adults $10; Children 6-12 $5; & Children 5 & under free. Funds go to the Volunteer Fire Dept, & Rescue Squad to keep community safe. 301-994-9999. Chicken Dinner K.C. Hall, Ridge 11:30 AM -5:00 PM $12 a dinner. Baked goods for sale. 301-872-4161 Apple Festival Our Lady of the Wayside’s Loretto Hall 37575 Chaptico Road 12:00 – 5:00 PM Dine in or Carry out dinner $25: Crab cake, fried oysters, fried chicken, sides. Apple desserts and apples for sale. Children’s games, Bingo, local vendors, Silent Auction, Cash and Apple Basket Raffle, door prizes and more. Rain or Shine.
Monday, October 15 Book Bites Pax River Ale House, Lexington Park 6:00 – 7:30 PM Grab a bite and gab about books! Conversation about what you’ve been reading. Adults only. 3rd Mondays. Elks Hold’em Bounty Tournament St Mary’s County Elks Lodge, 45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park 7:00 PM No Limit Holdem Tournament. $25 Buy in. Food and Beverage for purchase. Questions: James Dean 240-577-0828. Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com. St. Mary’s County Democratic Club Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad 7:00 - 8:00 PM Monthly meeting. Discuss current events, hear from guest speakers, and find out how to get involved.
Thursday, October 18 Widow/Widower Group Lexington Park United Methodist Church, 21760 Great Mills Road 10:00 AM – Noon Gain support and practical advice from someone who has been through this grief journey … or come to share your experiences with someone new to the journey. Hospice of St. Mary’s Presentation Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Road 1:00 - 2:00 PM Death is an inevitable part of life. Consider who will care for you as your days grow short, or speak for you regarding healthcare decisions if you can’t speak for yourself? Free and open to the public. 301-994-3023.
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Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658 Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
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2018 Health Fair: The Way to Wellness
It’s that time of year again! The 2018 Health Fair, sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services, is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The event will be held in the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, located at 44219 Airport Road in California, MD, and is free to the public. Flu Shots will be available for $20. Cash and check will be accepted. Due to regulation changes, Medicare will not be accepted for flu shots. 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 • Vision Screening • Oral Health Screening • Blood Pressure Screening • And much more… The Sheriff’s Office will be on-site to collect expired or unwanted medications. Nearly 700 people attended last year’s event to learn more about the latest health and wellness news and products. The Department of Aging & Human Services looks
forward to a similar turnout at the 2018 Health Fair. 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 find us on Facebook, keyword St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services.
Fresh Conversations
The Garvey Senior Activity Center will be taking part in a pilot program provided by The University of MD Extension. The Iowa Department of Public Health designed this nutrition program to support healthy aging and independence by giving older adult community members an opportunity to gather and discuss current nutrition and health topics, taste low-cost healthy recipes, and discover new ways to stay active and independent. Participating in this pilot program would require reading a short newsletter one-week prior to attending a one-hour in-person discussion of the newsletter’s content. The session will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Materials are now available for pick up. Sign up is required. To sign up please call, 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Walk Maryland Day 5k
Wednesday, Oct. 10 is Walk MD Day~ Join us from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at John V. Baggett Park in Laurel Grove as we join walkers throughout the state who are participating in this special day designated by Governor Larry Hogan as Walk MD Day. Check-in starts at 9:30 a.m. Free water bottles will be given out while supplies last. Those who complete the 5K will receive a special gift. For more information, call Alice Allen 301-475-4200, ext.*1063.
Macular Degeneration Discussion
Volunteer Health Watch Coordinator Linda Weintraub will discuss Macular Degeneration at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. What causes it and what can you do to reduce the effects and progression if you are diagnosed with it? To sign up for this free presentation, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk.
Advance Directive Presentation
Masada Johnson with Deep Launching, Inc. will be at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Thursday, Oct. 11 from 11-11:30 a.m. to discuss Advance Directive. An Advance Directive allows you to appoint some-
collections will be discussed. Registration is required on www.stmalib.org.
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Veggie Van Gogh
Leonardtown Library will hold Veggie Van Gogh on Friday, October 12 from 10 – 11 a.m. Paint beautiful works of art with carved pieces of veggies! This fun and calming activity is sure to be a blast for your creative kiddos. All supplies provided by the library. Designed with 2-5 year olds in mind, but any child with a creative side is welcome. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.
Using Newspapers to Research Your Ancestors
Leonardtown Library will hold Using Newspapers to Research Your Ancestors on Wednesday, October 17 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Newspapers are a trove for family history researchers, providing clues to research challenges and fleshing out the story of our ancestors. Fascinating (and sometimes scandalous!) anecdotes can be found when reading through newspaper items related to life events, announcements, crimes, legal proceedings, real estate sales, society pages, and even classified or business ads. Join librarians from the Enoch Pratt Free Library/State Library Resource Center to learn about the types of information you can find in newspapers, as well as some tips and tricks you can use to search more effectively. Online, database and microfilm newspaper
Lexington Park Library will hold an Introduction to Excel class on Wednesday, October 17 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. This class is recommended for individuals who are new to Microsoft Excel or have limited spreadsheet experience. Providing an introduction to spreadsheets and the practical uses and versatility of Excel. Students will learn time saving features and tips for using Excel effectively. Prerequisite: Basic skills in using the mouse & keyboard. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.
Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Lexington Park Library will hold Introduction to Fundraising Planning on Wednesday, October 17 from 2 – 4 p.m. This one-hour class will provide you with the basic steps for developing a fundraising plan, including tips on making your case for support, diversifying your organization’s fundraising base, and creating a plan of action. After class, take advantage of reserved computer lab time to search the Foundation Directory Online and network with other members of the nonprofit community. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.
Minecraft Challenge
Charlotte Hall Library will hold Minecraft Challenge on Thursday, October 18 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Can you think on your feet, team up, use creativity, and complete the challenge? Come play Minecraft with us and find out! Must be able to use a mouse and keyboard commands, and be familiar with how to play Minecraft (we will not use the tutorial). Ages 8-11. Registration is
one to make healthcare decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so yourself. It can also be used to communicate the types of treatments you would like to have administered in the event of a medical emergency. Space is limited. To sign up for this free presentation in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
8th Annual Barn Party at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds
Kick off the autumn season with a good old fashion barn party planned by the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Friday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. Enjoy country music and food in a country setting. Tap your feet while listening to live country music by True Blue Country, twirl your partner around the dance floor, and enjoy a catered pulled pork meal. There will be a 50/50 raffle, photo booth and door prizes! Tickets are available for purchase at all senior activity center locations while supplies last. The suggested ticket price is an $8 donation. Tickets must be purchased in advance; there will be no ticket sales at the door. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
required on www.stmalib.org.
Snacking with S.T.E.A.M.: Appetizing Art
Lexington Park Library will hold a Snacking with S.T.E.A.M.: Appetizing Art event on Friday, October 19 from 3 – 4 p.m. This activity involves food which may contain potential allergens. An art contest with cake? Join us for cake decorating in the library with sweet frosting and colorful sprinkles. A small contest for most exciting cake will follow. For ages 6-12. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.
Forensic Psychology with Frank Weber
Leonardtown Library will hold Forensic Psychology with Frank Weber on Saturday, October 20 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Author and forensic psychologist, Frank Weber will join us to speak about his work in the fields of forensic and clinical psychology and share his insight into the 2018 One Maryland One Book, “Bloodsworth: The True Story of the First Death Row Inmate Exonerated by DNA Evidence”, by Tim Junkin. This is a Choose Civility: Southern Maryland event. Registration is required on www.stmalib.org.
Dismantling Racism: ‘13th’ Screening and Discussion
Lexington Park Library will hold a screening of 13th followed by a discussion as part of the Dismantling Racism series on Sunday, October 21 from 2 – 5 p.m. Free viewing and discussion of the film ‘13th’ about the intersection of race, justice and mass incarceration in the United States. This is a Choose Civility Southern Maryland event.
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