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Local News 3 Cops & Courts 12 Community 13 On the Cover 18 Education 20 Entertainment 24 PAX River 25 Sports 28 Letters to the Editor 30 Contributing Writers 33 Obituaries 34 Community Calendar 36 Senior Calendar 37 Library Calendar 37 Business Directory 38

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LOCAL “THERE’S BEEN A LINE OUT THE DOOR SINCE WE OPENED.” SUSAN JULIAN, COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD DEPUTY DIRECTOR ON THE FIRST DAY OF EARLY VOTING OCT. 25

In Local Page 4 Early voting turnout was up this election in St. Mary’s

In Community Page 14 Point Lookout State Park hosted War of 1812 reenactors over the weekend

Don’t forget to turn back your clock this Sunday

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MDOT Secretary: Relief Coming at Route 5 Intersection By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Pete Rahn, Maryland’s Secretary of the Department of Transportation (MDOT), told local elected officials Tuesday that the state is focusing on improving the intersection at Route 5 and Great Mills Road, one of the most clogged of the county’s traffic arteries. Rahn spoke with the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County as part of a tour of Southern Maryland, talking about traffic improvement projects and transportation initiatives. There is funding for the design of improvements to the failing intersection, Rahn said, but his department is still looking for the funding to put towards construction. “The next piece will be finding dollars for the construction,” Rahn said. “We’ve heard extensively from the delegates about the need to improve that intersection. “This is something that needs to be done.” The plan calls for adding a new lane in each direction on Route 5, turning it into a four-lane road, with the replacement and widening of the bridge over the St. Mary’s River. The replacement of the bridge, which now acts as a natural bottleneck, would also include shoulders. Commissioner Tom Jarboe said the traffic from Webster Field in St. Inigoes was so heavy it often took between seven and eight traffic light cycles to get through the intersection every afternoon. “It’s a tough spot,” Jarboe said. “Just beginning the

construction is going to drive the community crazy.” State highway officials also said they were focused on improving the Route 4 and 235 intersection, the busiest in the county, though there was very little discussion about the Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge. Rahn has gone on record several times about the bridge being a traffic inconvenience but not a priority since it is structurally sound. Commissioner Todd Morgan said the bridge situation meant the focus could be turned to other needful projects, particularly the work on St. Andrews Church

Road near Harris Teeter. “I’m glad they came across the bridge and St. Andrews Church Road to see the mess we’ve had to deal with since December of last year,” Morgan said. Morgan said the Route 4 and 235 intersection was no longer the greatest problem, rather the Route 5 and Great Mills Road intersection. “That intersection is the biggest problem we have down here,” Morgan said.

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My name is Faye Wheeler and I’m running for the Clerk of the Circuit Court. I have 25 Years experience working in the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office of St. Mary’s County. I currently hold the position of Supervisor for three divisions in the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office – Criminal, Juvenile and Jury. This position is not about politics it is about my 25 years experience and my passion for serving the citizens of St. Mary’s County with professionalism and integrity. I have a broad understanding of all functions of the office and have already supervised many of its employees.

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My experience and dedication to this work are the reasons that the past two Clerks of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Joan Williams and Evelyn Arnold, endorse my candidacy. I worked for both of them and they recognize my dedication and professional approach to getting the job done correctly. I am also proud to say that our former U.S. Congressman and State Senator, Roy Dyson, supports my candidacy.

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As a state and local official, if there was ever an office that you needed experience it would be the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Experience matters to your court system and that is why I’m endorsing Faye Wheeler for the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

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Endorsement from Roy Dyson, former U.S. Congressman & State Senator

Endorsements from Evelyn W. Arnold, Joan W. Williams, & Roy Dyson

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St. Mary’s Has Strong Early Voting Turnout place at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department. “There’s been a line out the door since we opened,” said Susan Julian, deputy director of the county board of elections Oct. 25. The latest numbers show a decided edge in early voting going to Republicans, with 3,169 casting early ballots compared to 2,804 Democrats. Also, 920 unaffiliated voters cast ballots in early voting. According to state figures there are 29,453 eligible and active Republican

Voters came out in droves in St. Mary’s to cast their ballots early.

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Turnout this election season for early voting appears to have far surpassed numbers from the general election four years ago in St. Mary’s, the latest figures from the state’s Board of Elections show. In the first six days of early voting here more residents have come out to cast their ballots than over eight days of voting in 2014. Of the 70,647 registered eligible vot-

ers, just under 10 percent of them, or 6,957, cast an early vote between Oct. 25 and Oct. 30. As of press time there was still two days left of early voting on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. In 2014, after all eight days of early voting had been counted, just 4,471 voters cast a ballot; four years ago there were 64,510 registered voters in St. Mary’s. Local elections board officials said the first day of early voting brought in constant crowds at the single polling

voters in St. Mary’s compared to 25,678 eligible and active Democrats; numbers of unaffiliated voters come to 14,411. State numbers show that 3.95 million Marylanders have cast ballots in early voting’s first six days, already surpassing the 3.7 million who cast votes four years ago in eight days. The statewide percentage of early voters comes to 11.7 percent compared to 2014’s 8.3 percent turnout. guyleonard@countytimes.net

ST. MARY’S COUNTY POLLING PLACES LOCATION

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Ridge Firehouse - 13820 Point Lookout Road Ridge, MD 20680

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Ridge Elementary School - 49430 Airedele Road Ridge, MD 20680

29B

Valley Lee Firehouse - 45245 Drayden Road Valley Lee, MD 20692

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Piney Point Elementary School - 44550 Tall Timbers Road Tall Timbers, MD 20690

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Piney Point Elementary School - 44550 Tall Timbers Road Tall Timbers, MD 20690

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Valley Lee Firehouse - 45245 Drayden Road Valley Lee, MD 20692

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Duke Elementary School - 23595 Hayden Farm Ln. Leonardtown, MD 20650

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Benjamin Banneker Elementary School - 27110 Point Lookout Road Loveville, MD 20656

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Leonardtown Middle School - 24015 Point Lookout Road Leonardtown, MD 20650

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Benjamin Banneker Elementary School - 27180 Point Lookout Road Loveville, MD 20656

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Leonardtown High School - 23995 Point Lookout Road Leonardtown, MD 20650

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Evergreen Elementary School Cafeteria - 43765 Evergreen Way California, MD 20619

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Margaret Brent Middle School - 29675 Point Lookout Road Helen, MD 2063

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Christ Church Parish Hall - 37497 Zach Fowler Road Chaptico, MD 20621

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Chopticon High School - 25390 Colton Point Road Morganza, MD 20660

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Mechanicsville Elementary School - 28585 Three Notch Road Mechanicsville, MD 20659

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Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School - 27840 New Market Turner Road Mechanicsville, MD 20659 29A

STANDING STRONG FOR ST MARY’S COUNTY A 20-year Air Force veteran and the only female veteran in the Maryland General Assembly, Deb Rey is working with Governor Hogan to deliver real results to St Mary’s families.     

Eliminated over $1.2 billion in taxes, tolls and fees Fought to eliminate automatic gas tax increases Ensured rural counties receive a greater share of road funding Secured $15 million to improve county schools & boost safety Championed tougher sentences for violent criminals Endorsed By: Governor Larry Hogan Fraternal Order of Police Maryland Farm Bureau Maryland Realtors Nat’l Federation of Independent Business @RealDebRey

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White Marsh Elementary School - Thompson Corner Road Mechanicsville, MD 20659

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Hollywood Firehouse Side A - 24801 Three Notch Road Hollywood, MD 20636

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Oakville Elementary School - Three Notch Road Mechanicsville, MD 20659

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Hollywood Elementary School - 44345 Joy Chapel Road Hollywood, MD 20636

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Hollywood Firehouse Side B - 24801 Three Notch Road Hollywood, MD 20636

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Dynard Elem School - 23510 Bushwood Road, Chaptico, MD 20621

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Great Mills High School - 21130 Great Mills Road Great Mills, MD 20634

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Town Creek Elementary School - 45805 Dent Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653

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Greenview Knolls Elementary School - 45711 Military Lane Great Mills, MD 20634

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Park Hall Elementary School - 20343 Hermanville Road Park Hall, MD 20667

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Evergreen Elementary School Gym - 43765 Evergreen Way California, MD 20619

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Esperanza Middle School - 22790 Maple Road Lexington Park, MD 20653

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Green Holly Elementary School - 46060 Millstone Landing Road Lexington Park, MD 20653

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SOMD Higher Education Center - 44219 Airport Road, Bldg. 1, Rm. 133 California, MD 20619

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Lexington Park Elementary School - 46763 South Shangri La Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653

29B

Esperanza Middle School - 22790 Maple Road Lexington Park, MD 20653

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Spring Ridge Middle School - 19856 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653

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Greenview Knolls Elementary School - 45711 Military Lane Great Mills, MD 20634

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Island Improvement Association Building - 16416 Thomas Rd. Piney Point, MD 20679

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Republican COUNTY COMMISSIONER ST. MARY’S COUNTY

MIKE HEWITT

St. Mary’s County is an amazing community. I am committed to preserve and protect what we have and to prepare us for the future. 2014-Present: Elected St. Mary’s County Commissioner for District 2, Hollywood/ Leonardtown District

When Re-Elected, Mike Hewitt will work to:

ELIMINATE the Energy Tax: a regressive tax that has higher impacts on the poor and the 2014-Present: Appointed by Governor Hogan as St. elderly

Mary’s County Representative to the Critical Areas Commission for the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Coastal Bays

REDUCE the Homestead Tax from 5% to 3%

2011-2014: Board Member, Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Board of Directors

COMPLETE renovations to the Adult Detention Center

Zoning Board of Appeals

COMPLETE new St Mary’s County Animal Shelter

COMPLETE infrastructure projects to ease 2014-Present: Appointed by Governor Hogan as St. traffic congestion and lessen daily driving Mary’s County Representative to the Patuxent River time Commission

2000-2006: Board Member, St. Mary’s County

2000-2006: Board Member, Calvert Marine Museum Board of Governors

1997-1999: Appointed to the State Highway Administration Route 235 Focus Group

1996-2000: Elected to St. Mary’s County Board of

Education. 1998 & 1999 served as Chairman, 1997 served as Vice-Chair

1995-1996: Appointed to the S.t Mary’s County Planning Commission

PROVIDE more Recreational Fields and Facilities to accommodate growing need in the County IMPROVE the Permitting Process to benefit County residents

IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL COUNTY RESIDENTS

W W W. E L E C T M I K E H E W I T T. C OM AU T HOR I T Y: F R I E N D S OF M I K E H E W I T T; K R I ST I NA T HOM P S ON , T R E ASU R E R

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Sheriff’s Satellite Station Moving Ahead

Old Substation

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County approved a $3 million contract Tuesday to renovate the old Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad on Great Mills Road and turn it into the new District 4 Station for the Sheriff’s Office. Commissioners unanimously awarded the contract to Rainbow Construction based in Waldorf. The newly renovated facility, more than 6,000 square feet in size, will include processing, meeting and conference room space, three holding cells, two interview rooms, a roll call and training room, break room, evidence bay and storage. This will allow sheriff’s patrol officers to have en-

New Substation

hanced capabilities closer to their service area. “This has been a long time in coming,” said Commissioner Todd Morgan. “The contract has been awarded, it’s done.” Officials expect construction to begin in December and continue for 11 months. The primary users of the facility will be the Lexington Park COPS Unit, which specializes in community policing but other agencies such as the State’s Attorney’s Office, Department of Juvenile Justice as well as parole and probation officers will be able to use the facility. “I am very pleased that the St. Mary’s County Commissioners have awarded the construction contract for a new Sheriff’s Office District Office for Lexington

Park,” Sheriff Tim Cameron said. “And like members of the Lexington Park community, the staff of the Sheriff’s Office are eagerly awaiting its construction and completion to better serve the area in a permanent facility.” Assistant Sheriff Michael Merican called the new district station contract award “a huge deal,” allowing for an enhanced police presence where it was needed most. “It puts us right in the middle of Lexington Park. It’s good for the community,” said Merican. “It’s good for the sheriff’s office. It’s a big step forward and we thank you.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Board of Ed Shifts $2.5 Million to School Security

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County approved a request from the Board of Education to move $2.5 million from their fund balance to continue improvements in school security. The commissioners unanimously approved the request at their Tuesday business meeting. The money will go towards more security and surveillance cameras in schools, said School Superintendent Scott Smith, as well as systems to detect intruders. “We’re projecting spending about

$9 million over the next five years to harden our schools,” Smith told commissioners. The $2.5 million shifted from the school system’s fund balance was part of a $6 million transfer also approved by commissioners to fund school maintenance, a holiday for employees from paying health insurance premiums, text books and computer hardware. School security upgrades were the largest expenditure of the $6 million, computer hardware upgrades coming in at $1.5 million. The insurance premium holiday costs the school system $1.4 million from its reserves, according to official documents. As of the summer the school system’s fund balance was more than $13 million; the transfer leaves a little more than $7 million for public school reserves. County documents stated that the remaining reserves would be used towards health and wellness programs in the school system. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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VOTE ROSE FREDERICK for ST. MARY’S COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Dear Friends & Neighbors, I am writing you today to re-introduce myself. My name is Rose Frederick and I am running for St. Mary’s County Commissioner, District 2. First, I’d like to thank you for voting for me in the Primary Election. I am humbled by your support. Now I am asking you to vote for me again as we work toward the General Election on November 6, 2018. As your County Commissioner, I am focused on these critical issues: • Access for every child to a high quality education • Fair pay for educators • Support for our law enforcement officers who insure our public safety • Working with the County Health Officer to address the Opioid Epidemic and its effects — Crime, Premature Death and Fetal Addiction • Elimination of substandard housing for our elderly, special needs and homeless neighbors • Small Business initiatives to hire interns • Summer Youth Employment Initiatives that will pay off in a broader job market • Support for our Fire and Rescue and hundreds of other County Volunteers who serve us all • Improved Planning and Zoning Ordinances so that neighborhoods have adequate sidewalks and shopping centers have adequate access before they are built and open for business

“St. Mary’s County — A County That Cares” Let’s all work together to keep it that way. Endorsed by The Education Association St. Mary’s County (EASMC) & The Sierra Club of Maryland

Website: voterosefrederick.com Facebook: RoseforCommissioner Twitter: FriendsofRose Email: friendsofrosefrederick@gmail.com By Authority of Rose Frederick for Commissioner 2018, Sharon Redmon, Treasurer

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Park Passport Provides Full Year Access to 75 State Parks The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now offering its 2019-2020 Annual State Park and Trail Passport for purchase. The park passport is available to residents for $75 and nonresidents for $100. The pass provides unlimited dayuse admission and boat launching at state parks, and a 10 percent discount on state-operated concessions and boat rentals. To enhance the pass’ convenience and value, the annual passport will now be valid for a full year from the month of purchase, instead of by calendar year making it a great deal for every outdoor enthusiast. For example, a passport purchased in April 2019 will expire in April 2020. And as an additional bonus for early-adopters and purchasers, any passport bought before Dec. 31, 2018, will be valid through December 2019, meaning two extra months at no additional cost! The newly designed passport comes in a self-contained packet with a detachable hang-tag for use in any vehicle. It will provide for easy and smooth entry

to any state park. “We enacted this change to give park customers and visitors the flexibility to purchase passports at their convenience,” Maryland Park Service Superintendent Nita Settina said. “Proceeds from passport sales fund the operations and maintenance of our vast network of diverse state parks, including conservation, education and interpretation of our state’s cultural, historical and natural resources.” Maryland’s 75 state parks include more than 900 miles of trails for biking, hiking and horseback riding, as well as unique water access and camping facilities. Adults ages 62 and older can purchase a Golden Age Pass for $10, which provides a lifetime pass entitling seniors to free day-use entry and complimentary boat launch in addition to half-price camping Sunday through Thursday at state parks. State park passes are available online at ShopDNR.com or by mail. Maryland DNR Press Release

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As a member of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Strategic Management Plan (SMP) team, I wholeheartedly support the time and effort identifying our best practices to protect our community only to watch this effort not come to fruition in 12 years. My plan of action is: • Immediately fill the vacant positions in our School Resource Officer (SRO) program that have been vacant for years, and expand the program to all middle and high schools. Develop a strategy to fill every school as soon as practical. • A relentless pursuit of those who sell drugs, and those who use them. I will expand the Vice/Narcotics team, educate, and equip these officers to enhance our efforts. • Address the failed practices of hiring and retention of employees. Focus our efforts on developing a culturally diverse team of officers to enhance our understanding and efforts. In law enforcement, there are two specific crime trends we watch as they are predictors of drug abusers seeking property of others to steal and sell to support their illness. Below are two graphs indicating our community currently leads the Southern Region in thefts and burglaries.

The standard of adequate resources for a law enforcement agency to protect and serve is two officers per one thousand residents. To the right you will see a graph indicating St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office is at half strength. This is unacceptable. When developing action plans and strategies to combat crime we focus on two aspects. Proactive efforts, and reactive efforts. The next two graphs depict two areas of proactive efforts. In this graph you will see the surrounding jurisdictions doubled or tripled our efforts. In combating the Opioid crisis, you will see the surrounding jurisdictions surpassed our efforts by as much as 500%.

REFERENCES St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office, Strategic Management Plan Fiscal Year 2008. Retrieved from http://www.firstsheriff.com/docs/SMPMATcomplete.pdf Maryland State Police, 2016 UNIFORM CRIME REPORT. Retrieved from https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Document%20Downloads/Crime%20in%20 Maryland%202016%20Uniform%20Crime%20Report.pdf Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention, 2016 Race Based Traffic Stop Data Analysis. Retrieved from http://goccp.maryland.gov/wp-content/ uploads/traffic-stop-report-2017.pdf

By authority of Doug Belleavoine, Treasurer

The last two graphs depict disturbingly low proactive efforts, rest assured this is not a reflection of the men and women of the office, they truly do their very best every day. They handle a large, continuous number of calls for residents all across the county. The current administration has been in power for three terms, the behavior exhibited is predictable, and preventable with your vote.

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Budget Secretary Praises Leonardtown

Secretary Brinkley toured the wharf property with Town Administrator Laschelle McKay, Mayor Dan Burris and Del. Deb Rey.

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

David Brinkley, the state’s secretary of the Department of Budget and Management called Leonardtown a “gem” in Southern Maryland during a briefing

and walking tour of the town square with local officials. Brinkley was joined by Mayor Dan Burris, Town Administrator Laschelle McKay and Del. Deb Rey and Commissioner Mike Hewitt. Brinkley received a briefing

on the town’s plans to revitalize and improve the downtown area as well as continued development in the town such as the upgrades to the town’s wastewater treatment plant and continued building in communities such as Clark’s Rest. Brinkley was on a self-guided tour of Southern Maryland Oct. 26 and stopped in St. Mary’s City before journeying to Leonardtown. He was impressed with the town’s handling of the many events in the town square throughout the year, especially the Veteran’s Day Parade, widely believed to be the largest and most well attended in Maryland. “I’m impressed with what you’re doing and you’re doing it in a smart fashion,” Brinkley told town officials. “This is a place the community can boastfully call home.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Prince George’s Man Charged in Knife Attack On October 27, 2018, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to an assault involving a knife in the 39800 block of Graves Road, Alvarez Simeon in Mechanicsville. Johnson Alvarez Simeon Johnson Sr., age 46 of Oxon Hill, arrived at the victims’ residence, in violation of a current protective order. Johnson then engaged in a verbal altercation with the victims in the front yard of the residence. Johnson produced a knife he was carrying on his person, and threatened to kill the victims. Johnson grabbed one victim, and began striking the victim with his hands, causing injury. The victims were able to get into a vehicle, and Johnson then attempted to gain entry to the vehicle and assault the second victim. Johnson made slashing motions with the knife he was carrying while trying to force entry to the vehicle. The victims were able to flee the residence in the vehicle; Johnson then began following the victims in his vehicle. Johnson was located operating his vehicle in

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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Blotter

the 28700 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, and subsequently arrested by Corporal Beishline. Johnson was charged with the following: • • • •

Assault First Degree (2 Counts) Assault Second Degree (2 Counts) Reckless Endangerment (2 Counts) Violate Exparte/Protective Order (2 Counts)

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Corporal Alvin Beishline at (301) 475-4200 extension *8019 or by email at Alvin. Beishline@stmarysmd.com. Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office PIO

PROVEN LEADER WITH A LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO ST. MARY’S COUNTY

President, United Way of St. Mary’s County Board President, Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital President, Health Share of St. Mary’s First Vice-President, St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce Vice-President Library Foundation Member, College of Southern Maryland Advisory Council Member, Medstar Health System board

Antoine Terrell Jones

Timothy Jerome Baker

Theft Suspect’s Identity Needed The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 at 4:19 p.m., while waiting for his female companion, the suspect stole the victim’s wallet at California Nails at 21600 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call DFC John Davis at 301-475-4200, ext. *8015 or email John.Davis@stmarysmd.com. CASE# 54808-18 On View Arrests Assault - On October 20, 2018, Cpl. D. Snyder responded the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center for the reported fight. Investigation determined Robert Jacob Eberle, age 30, with

Robert Jacob Eberle

no fixed address, punched another inmate, Antoine Terrell Jones, age 37 of Great Mills. Jones then struck Eberle and the two parties began fighting. Both Jones and Eberle were charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 56267-18 Drug Arrest - On October 21, 2018, Timothy Jerome Baker, age 52 of Lexington Park, was arrested on an outstanding Child Support warrant. When Baker was brought into the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, it was discovered he had hidden a playing card in his sock containing a powdery substance; suspected cocaine. Baker was charged with Introducing Contraband in a Place of Confinement. Case handled by Dep. T. Payne# 320. CASE# 56377-18

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In Our Community 13

St. Clement’s Island and Piney Point Museums To Toll Bells for Peace

The bells at St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, historic sites overseen by the St. Mary’s County Museum Division, will toll on November 11, at 11 a.m. in honor of the 116,516 Americans, including the 27 St. Mary’s County natives, who died in World War I. The program, BELLS OF PEACE: A WORLD WAR ONE REMEMBRANCE, is a collaborative program announced by the World War One Cen-

tennial Commission in coordination with the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, the Society of the Honor Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. American citizens and organizations across the entire country are invited to toll bells in their communities twenty-one times on Sunday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. St. Mary’s County PIO

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Thursday, November 1, 2018

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Members of the St. Mary’s Militia drill with their weapons at Point Lookout State Park to repel British invaders during the War of 1812.

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Ag Commission Awards 15 Mini-Grants The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) recently approved fifteen projects through the SMADC Farmer MiniGrant program for a total investment of $22,845. SMADC received applications from farmers in all five Southern Maryland counties. Awards were made to: • Cabin Creek Heritage Farm ($2,000) – In matching funds for farm store expansion in Prince George’s County • Farrell Seafood ($2,000) – In matching funds for refrigerated and freezing cases for farm store in St. Mary’s County • Fox Run Farm ($2,000) – In matching funds for livestock buildings in Charles County • Hole in the Woods Farm ($500)

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– In matching funds for a freezer display case in St. Mary’s County Holly Grove Farm ($2,000) – In matching funds for goat fence expansion in Prince George’s County Holly Hill Ranch ($1,635) – In matching funds for sheep and turkey fencing and pens in Prince George’s County Hollywood Farm ($2,000) – In matching funds for lambing sheds in Anne Arundel County James Richards ($2,000) – In matching funds for fencing and irrigation in Prince George’s County Langton Green Community Farm ($1,075) – In matching funds for blueberry plants in Anne Arundel County

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As Governor, I’ve relied on good people to help me get things done these past four years. As your State Senator, Jack will work closely with me to continue to put our state back on track. Over the past four years, we have added more than 100,000 jobs to our economy. More businesses are open, and more Marylanders are working now than at any other time in our history. Taxes and tolls are lower now than they were four years ago. We have restored fiscal responsibility in Annapolis, passing four balanced budgets in a row with no new taxes and we have consistently funded K–12 education at record levels. I’m proud to also report that our economy is now among the strongest in the nation, and that the Chesapeake Bay is the healthiest it’s been in a generation. Now Jack Bailey is running to be St. Mary’s and Calvert County’s next State Senator, and I’m asking you to support him this November!

• Newport Valley Farm ($2,000) – In matching funds for pasture fencing in Charles County • On the Hill Farm ($410) – In matching funds for pasture fencing in Anne Arundel County • Rock Spring Hall ($625) – In matching funds to purchase a Jang Seeder in Calvert County • Stallworth-McKee Farms ($1,700) – In matching funds for livestock fencing and water supply system in Prince George’s County • Townshend Vogt Farm ($900) – In matching funds for marketing and brand awareness in Prince George’s County • Truman Vineyards ($2,000) – In matching funds for vineyard expansion in Prince George’s County

“We’re excited to see the farming community responding so enthusiastically to the Mini-Grant program. It’s become quite popular and competitive – we wish we could fund all the projects that come in through the application process,” said Shelby WatsonHampton, Director of SMADC, which is a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland. “Each time we go through a new round, we receive feedback from users and the review committee and make improvements as needed. During this cycle of the review process, we received some important feedback from our grant review committee, and we’ve made a few changes to the program that will improve the application process for the Mini-Grants moving forward,” Watson-Hampton said. The next cycle of the SMADC Farmer Mini-Grant program opens on November 1, 2018 and ends on January 1, 2019. More information will be released soon. View the Farm Grants page at www. SMADC.com Press Release from SMADC

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St. Mary’s County Government St. Mary’s Chamber of Commerce Operations for Veterans Day Holiday Announcs WWII Hangar Dance

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Naval Air Station Patuxent River the St. Mary’s County of Commerce is having a WWII Hangar Dance on December 1, 2018 from 6-10pm at the Patuxent Naval Air Museum. Active, retired and veterans are encouraged to wear their uniforms, medals or ribbons; Cocktail attire or WWII era clothing. Tickets are $70/person and includes a drink ticket, appetizers, buffet dinner and dancing to the Chesapeake Swing Band. Attendees are encouraged to bring memorabilia honoring a loved one who served and which can be displayed for all to see. Seating is limited. Tickets may be purchased at the Chamber website: smcchamber.com/events. Call the Chamber at 301-737-3001 for more information Richard Fleming, Chamber of Commerce President/CEO

All St. Mary’s County Government administrative Offices will be closed Monday, November 12, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. All offices will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, November 13. The St. Andrews Landfill, the six Convenience Centers and St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) will be open for normal business hours on Monday, November 12. All Convenience Centers and STS will be open for their normal business hours on November 11 and 13. The St. Andrews Landfill will be closed on November 11. The Statewide Specialized Transportation Assistance Program (SSTAP) will not operate on November 12. SSTAP returns to normal operating hours on

Tuesday, November 13. All three branches of the St. Mary’s County Library (Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown and Lexington Park) will be closed November 12. The Lexington Park Library will be open from 1 – 5 p.m. on November 11. The three Senior Activity Centers (Garvey, Loffler and Northern) will be closed November 12 and there will be no Home Delivered Meals deliveries. The St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point and the Piney Point Museum and Historic Park in Piney Point will be open October 12 from 12 – 4 p.m. St. Mary’s County PIO

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Steny gets things done for Maryland families. He helped save 9,000 jobs and add 5,000 more at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station and saved 1,600 jobs at Webster Field by helping with the reversal of a closure recommendation. He is promoting efforts to diversify Southern Maryland’s economy and helped secure the University System of Maryland’s selection as one of six unmanned aircraft test sites. He is a strong advocate for veterans and has worked tirelessly to bring a new CommunityBased Outpatient Clinic to Charlotte Hall.

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Governor Larry Hogan today an- academic program offered before and nounced $18.6 mil- after the school day, or in summer lion in new educa- a school with a high concentratio for n of tion funding to go students in kindergarten through eighth living in poverty toward a series and at risk of falling of initiatives, includ- behind academic requirements, along with $500,000 for ing recommenda the recruitment, traintions from Mary- ing, and ongoing development of new land’s Commission teachers. An additional $4.9 on Innovation and million will Excellence in Edu- used by the Interagency Commission be cation, known as the Kirwan Commis- School Construction (IAC) to conductOn sion. While the Commission statewide facilities a assessment. will present its final findings The governor also and at the end of 2018, recommendations ditional $1.8 million authorized an adthis funding reflects in the current fispreliminary recommenda cal year tions made through for need-based scholarships earlier this year. the Maryland “Every child in Maryland Commission (MHEC). Higher Education deserves access to a world-class In addition to the education, regardless of what neighborhoo Kirwan recommenda funding for the d tions, they Hogan happen released to grow up in,” said $40 million in school also Governor Hogan. safety “That’s why our administrati funding that had been restricted on has pro- legislature vided record funding in the budget. 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These new hance school safety; $3 million for the investments are yet another way we are Maryland Center for School Safety’s giving our students even more opportu- operations, including 13 new positions; nities to learn, grow, $2.5 million to help and thrive.” with newly required The new funding for Kirwan Com- school safety evaluations; and $1 million mission initiatives for Hate Crime School includes: Safety Grants. $2.5 million for an “Keeping our kids early literacy prosafe is one of our gram, providing additional most reading sup- Hogan.important jobs,” said Governor port to eligible students “This past session in kindergarten we enacted through 8th grade. landmark school safety legislation $2 million for the Teaching to create aggressive, statewide standards Fellows for for school Real Estate │ Business Maryland Scholarship, safety, & Inventory │ will cover 100 percent a program that Maryland Center expand the work of the │ Farm Equipmen Personal Property/E for of the annual cost t& states of tuition and mandatory require each school School Safety, and Benefits/Fundraisers Machinery │ Livestock │ Storage system fees at the UniUnits │ in Maryland │ Certified Personal versity of Maryland, Property Appraiser College Park, or 50 to develop assessment teams in order percent of the cost to identify potential EXCITINGUpcoming of FUN ● FAST Auctions ● EFFICIENT tory fees at a private tuition and manda- ing together, we safety threats. 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Eberly Seeks the Middle Road

Eberly, left, on the State Circle show on public television in 2013.

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Todd Eberly, political science professor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland has been critized by pundits on both the right and left for his opinions and analysis on elections and elected officials. The interim director of the college’s Center for the Study of Democracy likes it that way. “To me, it says I’m doing my job,” Eberly said. “Eberly, originally from Greencastle, PA., just across the border from Maryland, has helped put the college and St. Mary’s County on the map of political punditry with his perspective on all tiers of politics in general but Maryland and its local races specifically. “There were so few political science professors who didn Maryland politics,” Eberly told The County Times. “The idea was that Maryland was a solid Democrat state and that was the end of it. “It’s more interesting than people believed.” According to Eberly’s research the gap between Democrats and Republican’s had narrowed from 3 to 1 to 2 to 1 over the past several decades with the difference often becoming independent or unaffiliated voters. These voters, Eberly said, have a tendency to vote Republican; making politics in the state more dynamic. In St. Mary’s County, Eberly keeps close tabs on the local elections, particularly in the races for Senate and House of Delegates, he’s watched the county go from solid Democrat to majority Republican in just about a decade, holding all local offices. “You cannot miss that happening here,” Eberly said. Eberly’s analysis is in high demand from news media seeking a perspective that eschews partisan rhetoric for more fact-based thinking. “I think I truly am a pragmatist, a centrist,” Eberly said. “I’m humbled when people call and ask what I think.” His opinions have made there way onto radio broadcasts from WBAL, WYPR and WTOP, county-based newspapers as well as CNBC and even Fox News. He’s also been quoted in The Washington Post,

The Baltimore Sun, The Daily Record and has his own on-line presence with the Free Stater Blog. He’s no supporter of President Trump but is a frequent critic of Democrat gerrymandering of districts in Maryland that he said directly contribute to their supermajority in the State House. He’s supportive of more liberal minded ideas such as same sex marriage but also touts Gov. Larry Hogan’s centrist policies as key to his success and likely reelection to the state’s highest office. He’s also criticized the increase in the state’s sales tax to 6 percent years ago under the administration of then Democrat Gov. Martin O’Malley as regressive, affecting the poorest Marylanders the most. The one time he endorsed two candidates, former delegates Democrat John Bohanan and Republican Anthony J. O’Donnell, in public proved to be his last. He praised both men for their public service and experience in office but that didn’t stop either side of the aisle from branding him as a rank partisan, he said. “After that, I said no more,” Eberly said of refusing to endorse candidates anymore. He also avoids predicting winners in elections. Cindy Slattery, a former official in the local Democratic Party who still remains active praised Eberly for teaching his students to be engaged in learning about local politics as well as national issues. “He’s right down the middle of the road,” said Slattery of Eberly’s style of analysis. “I trust his analysis of data, of trends. “He’s really committed to this community.” Both Slattery and David Willenborg, current head of the county’s Republican Central Committee, have attended Eberly’s classes to talk to students about local politics. Willenborg said he talked to students about central committees and their role in local elections. “He didn’t inject any philosophy,” Willenborg said of Eberly’s teaching style. “He was a facilitator and then he opened it up to questions. “I think it was good for the students.” Eberly said he is saddened by the growing political divide between Americans, which he views as a result of a lack of trust in each other and their political institutions.

He’s co-authored two books on the subject detailing the divide and one on the Trump Administration. Without a certain level of trust, Eberly said, democracy withers. “Democracy doesn’t just happen,” Eberly said. “You have to have some trust, some reassurance that one side in power won’t trample on the other that’s not in power.” Eberly was detailing one of the essentials of liberal democracy, majority rule with minority rights. “It’s just important,” he said. Eberly’s hope, and his goal, is that the Center for the Study of Democracy can give the next generation of students the knowledge and the tools to carry freedom forward. It was no accident that the center was started in St. Mary’s City, the birth-place of religious and ultimately political freedom in Maryland. “We wanted to capitalize on the founding of Maryland,” said Eberly. “We wanted to teach students about democracy, not just its benefits but what it takes to make it function.” The center has been active for 16 years; Eberly has been at the college for 11 years. Growing up in a working class family, Eberly got his bachelor’s degree from Clarion University, a small public institution and went on to get his Ph.D. in public policy from the University of Maryland. He took a teaching position at St. Mary’s College of Maryland because of the atmosphere and because it was a public college. “If it weren’t for public schools I wouldn’t have been able to afford a college education,” Eberly said, grateful for the opportunity. “It [St. Mary’s College] created a really nice community. “I wanted a small college.” The small campus, with its concurrent small classes allows Eberly to engage and closely instruct students, he said. Eberly is closely watching the mid-term elections both nationwide and locally; the political mood of the country is tense and both sides are energized, he said. In Maryland, Hogan has a 17-to-20 point lead in the polls over his Democrat opponent Ben Jealous, Eberly said. Whether Hogan can win by that margin come Nov. 6 is another matter, said Eberly. The danger for Hogan, he said, was that many Democrats polled who said they supported Hoganmight actually cast there vote for Jealous because of party affiliation, despite the former NAACP president’s lackluster campaign. Much of the energy among Democrats comes from their deep animosity towards President Trump, who Eberly said is deeply unpopular in Maryland. “Trump really has galvanized Democrats,” Eberly said. “Turnout is going to be high.” What makes Hogan a likely victor in this race, said Eberly, is a focused campaign and centrist politics and track record of accomplishments in the governor’s office. This includes revitalizing the state’s economy and providing broad-ranging tax relief. “The public clearly trusts him,” Eberly said of Hogan. “If Hogan wins there will be a huge fight in the Democrat party between the farther left elements who supported Jealous and the more moderate wing.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Environmental Calamity in Southern Maryland

Morgantown sends poison dust southward.

We must replace our fossil-fuel electrical generation plants with renewable wind and solar power. The developed world is way ahead of us in this regard. The planet is facing environmental disaster as a result of burning fossil fuels while our country refuses to join international efforts to reign it in and continues to invest and rely on filthy energy.

We should put a hefty price on carbon emissions and incentivize our citizens and businesses to reduce their carbon footprints. Southern Maryland is home to two of the state’s nine dinosaur-age coal-fired electrical generation plants: Morgantown on the Potomac and Chalk Point on the Patuxent. They produce almost half of the state’s coal-fired energy. The winds sprinkling a powder of cancerous dust over us, poisoning people, the air, water, and land. Within the next three years, six large fossil fuel power plants Morgantown is just off the map, will be operating in Southern to the southwest. (CNN) Maryland, representing the largest concentration anywhere in the country. In addition to Chalk Point and Morgantown, the Brandywine Power Facility and CPV St. Charles Energy Center burn natural gas; and two more natural gas plants are under construction: Panda Mattawoman Power and PSEG Keys Energy Center. We should be transitioning to clean, renewable energy! The Navy is a major polluter

Southern Maryland is also home to two EPA Superfund sites. The Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare Center continues its 75-year history of dumping and burning hazardous waste products. It will cost taxpayers more than $250 million to clean up, while pollution at the Naval Air Station - Patuxent River will end up costing taxpayers more than $100 million.

Indian Head Cleaning up after the Navy.

The Navy open burns metal objects contaminated with explosives and propellants at Indian Head. Combined with the Naval Warfare Center - Dahlgren, the two sites sprinkle contaminants over the water, farms and fields of Southern Maryland.

The Navy has also polluted the groundwater, surface water, and the soil at Pax River. The list includes astonishing amounts of mercury and lead. Because the US government considers domestic military bases to be “federal reservations,” state environmental regulations don’t apply. They should. Rep. Hoyer has been silent. After all, he collects campaign cash from the owners of most of these plants and from defense contractors who share responsibility for the environmental catastrophe. We must clean up our political campaigns - and our air, land, and water.

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Thursday, November 1, 2018

CSM Foundation Commemorates 60 Years

Event Included Decades if Community, Alumni College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation members, faculty and staff recently joined alumni and the Southern Maryland community to mark CSM’s 60th anniversary with a spirited “Diamond Decade Mania” bash. The festive fundraising event raised more than $300,000 for CSM student scholarships and student services. Hundreds of party-goers were on hand for the Sept. 29 celebration to witness scholarship presentations, and enjoy a diamond necklace raffle, live music by BackFin Band, beverages from Quality Street Kitchen and Catering and a wide variety of food trucks. It was an evening made memorable by the many attendees who came in costumes representing their favorite decade. “It was 60 years ago on Sept. 17, that CSM, the Charles County Junior College, opened its doors of higher education to everyone in Southern Maryland,” shared CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy when she kicked off the evening’s festivities. “As the college’s fifth president in 60 years, every day I see the value that the College of Southern Maryland brings to our community. “There is so much pride associated with this college and for good reason,” she continued. “CSM was named one of the top 150 community colleges in America by the Aspen Institute last year. We have celebrated 27,000 graduates. We serve more than 23,000 students each year and we have more than 1,300 employees working in three counties across four campuses.” Touting the success of CSM’s Kids and Teen College, career and workforce training and the cultural and personal enrichment programs offered throughout the year in Southern Maryland, Murphy added, “as a newcomer to this college and region, all of you have made me feel welcome, as if I have spent my lifetime here. It is easy to fall in love with CSM and this community.” Among the many highlights of the evening were congratulatory speeches made by House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, Maryland Del. Edith Patterson and Maryland Senator and 1965 CSM Alumnus Thomas “Mac’ Middleton. Also recognized were former Maryland State Senator and Charles County Commissioner Jim Simpson and former State Delegate, Charles County Commissioner and CSM Trustee Emeritus Danny Mayer. During the event, Middleton presented a check to establish the Joseph Donovan Middleton, Class of 1967 Memorial Endowed Scholarship, to honor his late brother. “Your generosity and investment in CSM, impacts many lives, many families and the prosperity of our region,” acknowledged CSM Foundation Board Chair Nancy Hempstead.

Hempstead took the stage to recognize 1975 Alumnus and Foundation Director Emeritus Jay Lilly, his wife Mary Lilly, and 1976 Alumnus Joel Lilly for their planned gifts toward scholarships at CSM. The college recently named the lobby, wing and conference room in the Community Education (CE) Building at the La Plata Campus in recognition of the Lilly family and their legacy gifts totaling $500,000. The various rooms were named in honor of them, and in memory of Jay and Joel’s parents Ethelmae and Reuben. Current CSM Foundation Director Dr. Ila Shah and her husband Dr. Vinod K. Shah – like the Lilly family and Charles County Attorney Hammad Matin – were also ‘Diamond Sponsors’ of the milestone event. The Shahs presented Hempstead with a $100,000 gift to mark Vinod recent birthday – funds which will support scholarships for nursing and allied health programs. Matin and his family gave the CSM Foundation $100,000 in memory of their mother Shaheen A. Matin, who graduated from CSM in 1990. Her memorial scholarship will support scholarships for early childhood and childcare programs. The Diamond Decade Mania bash was one of several signature events held during 2018 to celebrate CSM’s 60th Anniversary, including special concerts, the Inauguration of CSM President Murphy, the CSM 60th Birthday Bash at the Blue Crab Stadium presented by CSM Alumni & Friends Connection and 60th birthday celebrations at all four campuses. CSM’s story began when the Charles County Junior College was established as part of the continuing expansion of the community college in America. At its inception in 1958, the college was governed by the Charles County Board of Education, with the first classes conducted at La Plata High School in the evenings. The Friendly Hall Campus, which is now the La Plata Campus, was established in 1968. The college expanded its services to St. Mary’s County in 1978 and Calvert County in 1980. Today, CSM is a regionally accredited community college that provides programs and services with a special focus on local workforce development to maintain and grow a healthy economy and community. CSM serves more than 23,000 credit and continuing education students at its campuses located in Hughesville, La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick, as well as a Higher Education Center shared with University of Maryland University College in Waldorf and a Center for Transportation Training in La Plata. For information about the college’s history, visit https://news.csmd. edu/60th/. CSM Press Release

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St. Mary’s Ranked as Green College St. Mary’s College of Maryland is ranked fifth among 399 most environmentally responsible colleges according to The Princeton Review. The education services company known for its test prep and tutoring services, books, and college rankings features St. Mary’s College in the 2018 edition of its free book, The Princeton Review Guide to 399 Green Colleges and its ranking of “Top 50 Green Colleges.” “We take sustainability seriously at St. Mary’s College,” said Tuajuanda C. Jordan, president of St. Mary’s College. “Not only because our community is increasingly concerned about the environment, but also because it is embedded in our College’s ethos. We strive to help our students become global citizens who understand that what we do as individuals and a community impacts ourselves and the environment as a whole.” The Princeton Review chose the schools for this ninth annual edition of its “green guide” based on data from the company’s 2017-18 survey of hundreds of four-year colleges concerning the schools’ commitments to the environment and sustainability. The Top 50 ranking is also based on surveys of students at the 399 colleges included in the book. “We strongly recommend St. Mary’s College of Maryland and the other fine colleges in this guide to the many envi-

ronmentally-minded students who seek to study and live at green colleges,” said The Princeton Review’s Robert Franek, editor-in-chief. St. Mary’s College has recently received several accolades. St. Mary’s College is ranked #6 among Best Public Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report (2019), #28 Among Top Liberal Arts Colleges by 2018 Washington Monthly College Guide, #1 in Peace Corps Volunteers among small colleges, listed among Best 384 Colleges by the Princeton Review (2019). The College is also included in the 2019 Fiske Guide to Colleges, Money’s 2018-19 Best Colleges, and Forbes Best Value Colleges (2018), recognized as a 2018-19 College of Distinction, and ranked among the Best Colleges of Maryland by Schools.com. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education through 20242025. St. Mary’s College, designated the Maryland state honors college in 1992, is ranked one of the best public liberal arts schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Approximately 1,600 students attend the college, nestled on the St. Mary’s River in Southern Maryland. Press Release from SMCM

Education

New Science & Technology Scholarship Fund Established St. Mary’s College of Maryland announces the new Patuxent River Science & Technology (PRS&T) Consortium Scholarship Fund. Envisioned and championed by AMEWAS, this scholarship fund is the result of a collaboration among six local government contracting companies and aims to ensure some of Southern Maryland’s brightest students can afford college. Through investments from consortium members, AMEWAS, Bell, DESI, Resource Management Concepts (RMC), Sabre Systems, and Zenetex, the scholarship fund will provide six STEM-focused students from St. Mary’s, Calvert and Charles Counties with financial support as well as a conduit for internships, mentoring, and professional development that could ultimately benefit the Patuxent River Naval Air Station and the Department of Defense community in Southern Maryland. “AMEWAS is excited to be involved with the Patuxent River Science and Technology Consortium Scholarship Fund,” said Jeff Jeffries, AMEWAS quality assurance manager. “St. Mary’s College has presented us with a unique opportunity to provide our government customer with potential future long-term support as well as to help our local community with much-needed financial aid for students in need.”

The PRS&T Consortium Scholarship Fund supports students who pursue a degree in computer science, mathematics, or physics. As part of this scholarship, students will participate in two credit-bearing internships and networking events. These experiences will increase student awareness of the depth and breadth of our local contracting companies and build bridges between the students and companies within the St. Mary’s County technology corridor. To learn more about becoming a PRS&T consortium member, contact Lauren Sampson, director of corporate and foundation relations, at 240-895-3220 or lksampson@smcm.edu. Students interested in learning more about scholarship requirements should contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-492-7181 or admissions@smcm.edu. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education through 20242025. St. Mary’s College, designated the Maryland state honors college in 1992, is ranked one of the best public liberal arts schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Approximately 1,600 students attend the college, nestled on the St. Mary’s River in Southern Maryland. Press Release from SMCM

Come meet Carol Booker, who will be signing copies of Alone atop the Hill from 5:00 to 7:00PM on First Friday, November 2, 2018 at Fenwick Street Used Books and Music. In 1942 Alice Allison Dunnigan, a sharecropper’s daughter from Kentucky, made her way to the nation’s capital and a career in journalism that eventually led her to the White House. With Alone atop the Hill, Carol McCabe Booker has condensed Dunnigan’s 1974 selfpublished autobiography to appeal to a general audience and has added scholarly annotations that provide historical context. Dunnigan’s dynamic story reveals her importance to the fields of journalism, women’s history, and the civil rights movement and creates a compelling portrait of a groundbreaking American. Dunnigan recounts her formative years in rural Kentucky as she struggled for a living, telling bluntly and simply what life was like in a Border State in the first half of the twentieth century. Later she takes readers to Washington, D.C., where we see her rise from a typist during World War II to a reporter. Ultimately she would become the first black female reporter accredited to the White House; authorized to travel with a U.S.

president; credentialed by the House and Senate Press Galleries; accredited to the Department of State and the Supreme Court; voted into the White House Newswomen’s Association and the Women’s National Press Club; and recognized as a Washington sports reporter. A contemporary of Helen Thomas and a forerunner of Ethel Payne, Dunnigan traveled with President Truman on his coast-to-coast, whistlestop tour; was the first reporter to query President Eisenhower about civil rights; and provided frontpage coverage for more than one hundred black newspapers of virtually every race issue before the Congress, the federal courts, and the presidential administration. Here she provides an uninhibited, unembellished, and unvarnished look at the terrain, the players, and the politics in a roughandtumble national capital struggling to make its way through a nascent, postwar racial revolution. 41655A Fenwick Street Leonardtown, MD 20650

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Thursday, November 1, 2018

Calvert Marine Museum’s Maritime Performance Series presents The Honey Dewdrops The Maritime Performance Series presents The Honey Dewdrops on Friday, November 16 at 7 p.m. in the Harms Gallery at the Calvert Marine Museum. Tickets are $15 online; $20 at the door and available at www.bit.ly//MaritimeConcerts. This is the last show of the year; the series will continue in the spring of 2019. Doors open at 6 p.m. with beer and wine for sale. The Honey Dewdrops are celebrating their 9th year of full-time touring. Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish are known for their tight harmonies and instrumental accompaniment that includes clawhammer banjo, mandolin, and guitars. After leaving their home base of Virginia and living on the road for two years, the duo now call Baltimore, Maryland home. It is where they wrote and recorded their fourth full-length album, Tangled Country, released May 2015. This performance is sponsored in part by the Maryland State Arts Council Maryland Touring Grant and Holiday Inn Solomons. Tracey Cimini Calvert Marine Museum

The Newtowne Players Present Christmas Belles Nov 30 - Dec 16, 2018 It’s Christmas-time in the small town of Fayro, Texas, and the church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. Their hilarious holiday journey through a misadventurefilled Christmas Eve is guaranteed to bring joy to your world! Cast Geneva Musgrave- Linda Lagle Honey Raye Futrelle- Dawn Weber Gina Jo (G.J.) Dubbey- Hailey Leukhardt John Curtis Buntner- Mike Sokoloff Twink Futrelle- Shanon Foster Dub Dubberly- Paul Rose Frankie Futrelle Dubberly- Laura Hinkle Rhonda Lynn Langley- Joanne Fuesel Justin Waverly- Noah Busby Raynerd Chisum- Patrick Schoenberger Patsy Price- Robin Finnacom Production Team Directed by: Beth Sanford Asst. Director: Jeff Maher Producer: Robin Finnacom

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Capt. Eric Soderberg, new program manager for the Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems program office (PMA-266) reads his orders during a change of command ceremony Oct.18 at Patuxent River, Md. Former PMA-266 program manager Capt. Jeff Dodge (left) and Rear Adm. Brian Corey (right), who oversees the Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO (U&W)), look on. (U.S. Navy photo)

The Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) office (PMA-266) welcomed a new program manager during a ceremony held Oct.18 in Patuxent River. Rear Adm. Brian Corey, Program Executive Officer for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO (U&W)), presided over the change of command where Capt. Eric Soderberg assumed responsibility of PMA266 from Capt. Jeff Dodge. “From the day he stepped foot in Annapolis, through his time as an aviator and a program manager, Capt. Dodge has been one consistence stream of excellence,” said Corey. “I am very proud of what this team has accomplished under Dodger’s leadership.” As PMA-266 program manager, Dodge led a workforce of more than 200 team members. Under his leadership, the program office saw a number of firsts

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including MQ-8 Fire Scout’s deployment aboard a littoral combat ship; MQ-8 deployment with upgraded radar, and MH-60S/MQ-8B composite detachment. He also helped field the MQ-9 Reaper and initiate the Marine Corps Expeditionary Unmanned Systems (MUX) program. “It’s not just about the milestones we accomplished, it’s about the people…PMA-266 has a strong, positive culture that is infectious,” said Dodge. “It’s been a great honor to be part of a team that has been on the forefront of unmanned aviation. I know this office is in good hands and will continue to execute.” Dodge will retire from the Navy after 27 years of service. Soderberg joined the NAVAIR workforce in 2011 where was first assigned to the MH-60S Class Desk followed by MH-60S integrated program team lead

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and then as the military director of NAVAIR’s Cyber Warfare Detachment. Soderberg is a distinguished naval graduate of the Aviation Officer Candidate School, U.S. Navy Test Pilot School, and Naval War College. He has accumulated over 4,000 flight hours in 22 different fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. “Our fundamental objective at PMA-266 is simple… we will provide our nation and warfighters with capabilities that give them an unfair combat advantage whenever possible and do so at a fair price to our fellow citizens,” said Soderberg. “I am excited to be joining the team in working hard at this worthy task.”

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Thursday, November 1, 2018

IF YOU HAVE A LIVING TRUST, PLEASE READ THIS

If you have created a living trust, you have already taken steps to avoid the probate process. The concept of the living trust is to re-title all of a person’s assets into the name of their trust so that when they die they are not holding any assets in their sole name and therefore there is no probate. But, beware. A living trust is just what it says—a living document. If you have a living trust you must make sure you have (1) placed all your assets into the name of your trust; and (2) kept your trust and beneficiary designations up to date. PLACING YOUR ASSETS INTO YOUR LIVING TRUST So many times clients have come to see me proudly holding their binders for their living trusts. Upon review, I have found that the client’s assets are not in the trust and, without that, the assets must go through the probate process to get to loved ones. Unfortunately, many people who have living trusts die without realizing that they have not funded their trusts and their loved ones then have to go through the probate process—something their living trusts are intended to prevent. For example, you must re-title your house into the name of your living trust through filing a new deed to the house. The house will not technically be moved into the trust by simply saying so in the trust document. The same holds true for your other assets. Each asset is different, but the approach must be the same—fill out all required forms to technically retitle the asset. How does it happen that some clients have no as-

sets in their trusts? Some attorneys that create living trusts require that their clients take all the steps necessary to re-title the assets into the name of the trust. I recommend you do not obtain a living trust without assurances that the attorney will prepare all transfers of your assets into the trust. This is not something you should try to do yourself. First, life often intervenes in plans and clients do not have the time or knowledge to figure out how to re-title their assets. Second, moving assets can be complicated with various forms to fill out that are confusing. The clients should not have to do work to fund their trusts. They attorneys should do that work for the clients. The practical effect of having the client do the work to fund the trust is that clients do not re-title the assets. Don’t let this be your reality. If you already have a living trust, make sure all your assets have been retitled into the name of your living trust. And, don’t forget. If you acquire a new piece of real property, acquire it in the name of the trust so that you do not need to file a separate deed to re-title it. Most attorneys will provide you with an affidavit of trust to enable you to provide a document to the title company so that they can title the property in the name of your trust. KEEP YOUR LIVING TRUST UP TO DATE In our practice, we meet with clients every three years to update their trusts. Why? We want to make sure that the clients have not purchased an asset (like a house, for example) in their sole name. If they have, we will take steps to prepare a deed to transfer the house into the name of their trust. Often, cli-

ents’ wishes will change over time. Clients that have named certain beneficiaries for their estates may wish to change the names of beneficiaries. Beneficiaries may die and precipitate a change. Investments and brokers may change. Retirement funds may change, etc. Whatever it is, you must keep on top of the changes in your life by including the changes in your living trust package. If you do not, there may be terrible consequences. For example, one married couple prepared a living trust and the wife died leaving her share to the husband. The husband remarried but the trust was never changed to reflect this. On the death of the husband, part of the estate went to the relatives of the first wife. It isn’t difficult to amend a trust to make changes. The concept of a living trust is to avoid the hassles of the probate process and create a very easy transition for loved ones when you die. But the transition is only going to be an easy one is the trust is up to date. If you have not reviewed your living trust in more than three years, do it now. Join Andrea Baddour and I for a free estate planning seminar on Wednesday December 19th at 11am at our offices in North Beach. Striegel & Baddour is a law firm focused on Estate and Business Planning located in NorthBeach with appointment locations in Hollywood and Annapolis. Nothing in the following article represents legal advice. Readers are urged to consult their legal counsel. By Lyn Striegel

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Thursday, November 1, 2018

Seahawk Men Advance to Soccer Semifinals •

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The second-seeded St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s soccer team is moving on to the semifinals of the 2018 Capital Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Championship Tournament after winning Saturday afternoon’s penalty kick shootout. The Seahawks (11-3-4) edged Penn State Harrisburg (14-3-4), 4-3, in the shootout to claim one of four semifinal slots. As the No. 2 seed, St. Mary’s will now host third-seeded Salisbury University, who advanced 3-1 on PKs as well against No. 6 seed Christopher Newport University. The Seahawks

earned a 1-0 road win over Salisbury on October 10 behind a goal from junior forward Khalid Balogun (Bowie, Md./Bowie). St. Mary’s 0, Penn State Harrisburg 0 (2OT) – St. Mary’s advances 4-3 on PKs How It Happened • St. Mary’s dominated the play from the opening whistle, posting a 25-12 shot advantage with a margin of 12-1 in corner kicks. • The Lions’ goalkeeper, Nicholas Guglielmetti, highlighted the team’s solid defensive play in forcing 110 minutes of score-

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less play as Guglielmetti made 10 saves. Senior captain Juwan Kearson (Baltimore, Md./St. Paul’s) stepped up to the spot and buried his shot to give the Seahawks a 1-0 lead in the first round of penalty kicks. Joey Aman, the conference’s second-leading scorer, also converted his attempt to even up the shootout at 1-1. St. Mary’s claimed a 2-1 lead as first-year defender Jacob Breslauer (Leonardtown, Md./ Leonardtown) made his shot but Ethan Hoover overshot the goal for Harrisburg. Hunter Cooper, who came in for Guglielmetti for the shootout, turned away junior midfielder Brad Moore’s (Crofton, Md./South River) shot, allowing Christian Schmoyer to knot the shootout at 2-2 with his PK. The shootout remained tied as senior defender Pascal Iraola (Kensington, Md./Bethesda Chevy Chase) and Josiah Malinich each converted their attempts. Junior forward Josh McRobie (Crofton, Md./Arundel) put St.

Mary’s ahead 4-3 with his PK before Eric Caldwell had his PK sail over the goal, sending the Seahawks to the semifinals for the 13th time in program history. For the Seahawks • Scorers: None • Goalkeeper: Patrick Paolini (3 saves, 0 goals allowed, 110:00) For Penn State Harrisburg • Scorers: None • Goalkeepers: Guglielmetti (10 saves, 0 goals allowed, 110:00); Cooper (PK shootout) Notes • St. Mary’s improves to 7-1 in the series, which began in 2013 when the Lions joined the CAC. The Seahawks are now 4-0-1 in their last five matchups with Harrisburg. The Lions’ only win over St. Mary’s was a 1-0 double overtime decision in the 2014 CAC Tournament Semifinals in Middletown, Pennsylvania. By Nairem Moran nmoran@smcm.edu for SMCM

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The Tackle Box Fishing Report By Ken and Linda Lamb Contributing Writers

The Beautiful Formula Inside the Lines By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer

This was cued up to be a screed about a sports fan’s mid-life crisis. While watching MLB’s playoffs this year, he found himself alternating between mumbling under his breath and barking loudly at the television odd behavior given he had no rooting interest or particular disdain for the participants. He loves baseball, a game that is as much thought as played. Between pitches, stuff happens – lots of stuff. Pitches are called, defensive alignments are set, runners are checked and batters look for clues about the pitcher’s next offering. When the ball is in play, the game is a masterpiece of moving parts. Properly choreographed defensive play is elegant. Something as simple as running the bases – the angles, the feel for time and distance, knowing an opponent’s arm strength and sound sliding techniques – is an undervalued, highly trained skill. Many of those fundamentals are eroding in this obsessed-with-thelong-ball era. That bothers him, but what really sticks in his crawl is the lack of an assumed fundamental – hustle. It’s not just Manny Machado; at least he admits to dogging it. Few players really bust it down the line, and on batted balls to the outfield, many don’t run hard until they’re half way down the first base line. And this is in the playoffs. If you can’t hustle then, then when? But his…my…mid-life crisis as a sports fan seems trivial now. Frankly, it doesn’t matter at all, not given recent events. A white man killed two African Americans in a grocery store after trying to enter a largely African American church. Another man allegedly sent a series of bombs to former democratic presidents and political opponents of the current president. Then an anti-Semite entered a Pittsburgh synagogue and murdered 11 people in their place of worship. This horror happened over three days in the United States of America. The violence, depth of hate and loss of innocent lives is difficult to process. Sports seem insignificant in times

like these. But there is still something important in these games - and it has nothing to do with effort or even the score. Over the years, this column has been nothing if not an on-going commentary about how sports inform, challenge and inspire our everyday lives. While watching the World Series in the aftermath of the recent acts of domestic terrorism, I sought comfort in that basic attraction of team athletics and what it indicates about our capabilities human beings. And so, in these very disturbing times, here’s where I am as a sports fan. I don’t care about Machado’s too-cool-for-school play anymore. It doesn’t bother me that players stroll down the first base line admiring a would-be homerun only to see it clang off the wall leaving them scurrying to leg out a double. Or that David Freese couldn’t catch a pop up. Or that Jasiel Puig air mailed a ball to home plate as if the cutoff man didn’t exist. Nope, none of it matters. Not a bit. Not at this moment. My mid-life crisis as a sports fan is on pause. What matters, from this now concluded baseball season, is that Machado, a Dominican-American from Florida, Puig, a Cuban, Hyun-jin Ryu, a South Korean, Justin Turner, a white dude from California, and all of their other Dodger teammates, tried to win the World Series. The Red Sox, with guys like Mookie Betts, an African American from Tennessee, Xander Bogaerts, an Aruban, and Andrew Benintendi, a white guy from Arkansas, won Boston’s fourth championship since 2004. And that they all competed last weekend, in front of Dodgers great Sandy Koufax, a Jewish American, makes the power of the moment all the more poignant. These men, from all over the globe, working together, trusting and respecting each other, leveraging complimentary talents and chasing a common goal – that’s the formula. If this great country has any chance of reaching its grand documented idea, that is the formula its residents must pursue. Those competing between the lines, across all major sports, have figure it out; those of us living outside the lines still have a long way to go. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com

The rockfish continued to bite with abandon this past week. Trollers in the bay, Potomac and Patuxent did very well. There were breaking at Cedar Point, Flag Harbor, and east of Buoy 76. There was a mix of sizes from 16 to 30 inches. The shorelines had excellent catches with top water lures and swimming plugs. All of that was in the middle of the rain and wind and overcast. The clouds moved out, the high pressure came in, and the fish quit on Sunday. Except for the 45 minutes or so of activity after sunrise and before sunset, the action slowed to a crawl. This pattern of fish activity is normal when a front of magnitude finally clears the area. It takes several days for the fish to act right when frontal barriers pass. The forecast is for sunny days with temperatures in the 70’s midweek, and each day will improve the fish appetite. We have yet to see any sea-run fish in the 40 inch range, but the time is right for the first of them to arrive. Trollers in the Smith Point area will find them first. Big tandem rigs and umbrellas will be the key to the huge stripers heading our way. White perch are in the rivers in good size and quantity. I caught several little

Eric Foler is star of the week with fine rockfish from Cedar Point.

perch in a local creek on Sunday on beetle spins, so they have yet to clear out of the shallows completely.

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Former Sheriff Supports Belleavoine

To the Editor: I have known Ted Belleavoine both personally and professionally for over 20 years. Ted and I worked together at the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and he served in a position of trust during my tenure as Sheriff. He has always been trustworthy, professional and ethical and has always exhibited a great sense of community. Ted has a passion to bring his knowledge and forward-thinking ideas to lead the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office. During the past 12 years the Sheriff’s Office has experienced a turnover of more than 100 officers and several years of up to 20 to 25 deputy vacancies. The detention center has similarly experienced high turnovers and vacancies. In addition, the citizens have lost a vital investigative initiative which began during my term in office. The Criminal Bureau of Investigation was allowed to be dissolved. This initiative brought together investigators from the Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police to work in unison, under one roof, to share information and solve crimes. It was a sad day when the citizens lost this initiative. Ted Belleavoine has the experience, leadership ability and dedication to the community to be the next Sheriff of St. Mary’s County. This is why I am endorsing Ted and urge you to vote for Ted Belleavoine on November 6th. David D. Zylak Leonardtown Former Sheriff of St. Mary’s County

Howard Thompson for Commissioner President

To the Editor On November 6, voters in St. Mary’s County will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for the many local candidates who have stuck their necks out this year to run for public office. One of the outstanding persons who has thrown his hat into the ring is Howard Thompson running for President of the Board of County Commissioners. Howard is a native of St. Mary’s County, a resident of Hollywood, who has for many years successfully managed a hotel and conference center at the Harry Lundberg Seafarers School in Piney Point. Howard has a wealth of governmental knowledge and experience through his 25 years of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the St. Mary’s County Planning Commission, currently serving as the President. This experience makes him uniquely qualified to deal with the local infrastructure issues, such as poorly designed roads that cause major traffic congestion. Howard has also shown his dedication to serving his community through his 28 years as a volunteer for Christmas in April for St. Mary’s County, the last 12 years as President. Christmas in April (CIA) is a local non-profit organization that has rehabilitated over 750 homes of low income residents of St. Mary’s County, especially seniors, the disabled, and veterans. During his service on CIA Howard has shown his problem-solving ability to work with a broad spectrum of people to achieve worthy goals that benefit the community. I have worked with Howard as a Board member on CIA for over 20 years and can personally attest to his commitment to the highest level of hard work, integrity, honesty, and dedication to serving his community. I would urge all voters to learn more about Howard and his “St. Mary’s First” campaign by taking a look at his website https://www.citizensforjhowardthompson.com/ And don’t forget to vote for Howard Thompson as our next President of the County Commissioners on November 6. John S. Weiner Lexington Park, MD

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Support for Brian Crosby

To the Editor: St. Mary’s County is a wonderful area in which to live, and its many resources allow families and businesses to grow and prosper. But like all precious resources, the need to manage those assets so that they are used in the best way possible is imperative. The county and the state of Maryland need leadership that will supervise and expand the opportunities St. Mary’s County offers in an efficient manner so that all parties-- families, individuals, and businesses-- can grow and prosper. I first met Brian Crosby early this year and was impressed by his expression of true concern about things that could be changed to make life better in St. Mary’s County. Since that time, I have learned that Brian is truly an experienced, articulate leader (he was an Army Ranger serving three tours in Afghanistan and currently is a Captain in the Maryland National Guard) who would represent St. Mary’s County’s interests in Annapolis. His ideas on agricultural development, infrastructure improvements, and economic growth for ALL county residents are practical and fiscally sound. His background in law, fiscal management, and as a military leader provide the experience and leadership this county needs. Please visit Brian’s website (https://www.bc4md.com/home) to learn for yourself why this County needs someone like Brian and vote for Brian M. Crosby for delegate in November. Peter Neus Hollywood, MD 20636

Hewitt and the Other Commissioners Keep Their Word

It’s been said that all politics is local. When political decisions are made, “It’s the economy, stupid” was a refrain from years past. With the election just around the corner, are you better off now than you were four years ago? Is the County better off? I believe so. If you do, then the current Commissioners deserve serious consideration to be reelected. By his actions, Mike Hewitt stands out in keeping his word. He has stood for a more effective government with less of a tax burden on you and me. Mike has been recognized for a high level of constituent services. He follows through and gets the job done. That’s what I like about him, and that’s why I’ll vote for him again this year. He is the kind of Commissioner I aspired to when running for office several times in St. Mary’s County. Years ago I read a passage from what I believe was the Idaho constitution. It pretty much said that government should leave it’s citizens alone and respect their rights … and if a person wanted to go out in the woods and holler or get lost or get attacked by a bear, it was his right … and that government should just leave him alone. I have great regard and fondness for those folks in Idaho. By their actions, Mike Hewitt and the current Commissioners seem to reflect the goodness of what Saint Mary’s County is all about. Please give them your consideration. Dennis Jack Hubscher

Thursday, November 1, 2018

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Special Interests or New Leadership? Don’t Reappoint Appeals Board To the Editor: St. Mary’s County, and Lexington Park in particular, is an economic success in large part as a result of the political guidance of Senator J. Frank Raley and his “new leadership” political ally Delegate John Hanson Briscoe. Their courage was demonstrated by their willingness to break away from special interests (slot machines) and to instead push forward an agenda in Annapolis that would modernize St. Mary’s County. Today, the voters in St. Mary’s County once again have a choice to make in November - special interests or new leadership. Brian Crosby will not be a single-issue special interest-beholden Delegate under whom our county’s representation will stagnate. He has consistently campaigned on a platform that promises to once again expand the benefits we all deserve from our government. He is focused on improvements to our roads and education and expansion of our economic base, while also preserving the safety net for those among us who are less advantaged. Our county once again needs “new leadership” in Annapolis; Brian Crosby is the right person to fill that role. Samuel C.P. Baldwin, Jr. Lexington Park, MD

Supporting Tim Cameron

To the Editor: During my 21 years of service with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, I had the opportunity to work with incumbent Sheriff Tim Cameron and his challenger Ted Belleavoine. I was Tim’s patrol supervisor in 1980 right after he graduated from the police academy. I was Ted’s shift commander after he became a deputy sheriff in 1989. Until my retirement from the agency, as the Assistant Sheriff, I observed and interacted professionally with both of these men as they performed their duties as deputies. Now they are both vying for the position of Sheriff. To be an excellent police administrator requires an eclectic set of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Tim Cameron is an excellent Sheriff. Tim’s formal education at Johns Hopkins University, combined with the numerous specialized law enforcement courses and seminars he has completed during his 38 years of service to St. Mary’s County, is impressive. He has used his knowledge to create and promote a culture in the Sheriff’s Office of community policing, citizen engagement, and respect for all people. Tim has demonstrated professionalism, dedication, and executive leadership during his 12 years of service as our Sheriff. He has shown tremendous perseverance and leadership in attacking the opioid crisis that grips our community, fostering cooperation between other law enforcement agencies in a coordinated effort to end this opioid emergency. Under Tim’s leadership, the county detention center has also become a rehabilitation center, offering inmates access to counselling for substance abuse, mental health issues, and life-skills training to reduce recidivism rates, which saves taxpayer dollars. He has built a highly effective law enforcement agency that is also proactive in preventing crime. The ability of the police to perform their duties is dependent upon public approval. Tim Cameron long ago embraced the philosophy of Sir Robert Peel, the father of modern policing, that “the police are the public and the public are the police.” Citizens can see this in the professionalism demonstrated every day by all of the members of the Sheriff’s Office. I ask the people of St. Mary’s County to reelect Sheriff Tim Cameron as our Sheriff so that Tim and the members of the agency can continue to serve and protect all of us. Captain James K. Raley, Jr. Assistant Sheriff (Retired) Avenue, MD

Dear Editor: Last week the Appeals Board approved the proposed Hollywood Development Project including the main entrance to be located on Sotterly Road between Rt. 235 and Old Three Notch Road, by the Burchmart. I followed the process as this project moved through the County’s approval system. After hearing testimony and seeing the proposed layout of the development I was reasonably confident the developer’s plan would be modified and a reasonable alternative for the main entrance would be adopted. As the proposal moved through the various phases with many twists and turns, including law suits, it was interrupted as more and more details came to light showing why the proposed main entrance was not in the public interest. Many residents spoke out and gave actual accounts of accidents that have occurred over the years at the that intersection. The dialogue reinforced my hopes that this ill-conceived plan would be changed but a disturbing trend started to emerge. The agencies involved, both county and state, started finger pointing and claiming it was not their responsibility to intervene. Some opinions were modified when things were uncovered, such as the developers clear and deliberate misrepresentation of ownership of a portion of the property to enhance the chance of approval. One consistent theme during the entire process was that this plan was a disaster waiting to happen. Early on, former County Attorney, George Sparling, made it emphatically clear that the “good of the public interest”, was a legitimate reason to set aside regulations. During all the hearings I did not hear one person speak in favor of the developers proposed main entrance other than the developer. The owners had no reason for concern since they all live in Virginia. On the other side of the equation many residents pointed out numerous reasons, based on experience, showing why the proposed main entrance was definitely not in the public interest. This bad idea will not only affect the local residents but anyone who visits the shopping center and anyone trying to visit Greenwell State Park, Historic Sotterly or Forest Landing boat ramp. It is a virtual certainty that accidents will continue to happen and with the increase in traffic will occur more frequently with greater possibility of injuries, or worse. History shows this stretch of road is dangerous as presently configured and will only become more dangerous with the planned new entrance. The attorney representing one of those who challenged the proposal reiterated that the public interest is sufficient to deny approval. Several members of the Appeals Board agreed it is a dangerous intersection but they still voted for approval. Their logic was that all the minimum requirements were satisfied and that trumped the public interest. This is a clear case where County government has miserably failed the citizens. They did change the signage and curbing to try to restrict the movement of trucks which is a tacit recognition that this plan includes a high potential for accidents. The County Commissioners must be aware of what has transpired but evidently chose not to get involved which I see as another breach of public trust. I hope they remove the members of the Appeals Board or at least not reappoint them when their terms expire. I feel anyone who voted for approval is morally responsible for any increase in accidents or injuries after this shopping center opens. Ultimately, they will be held accountable for compromising the safety of the citizens and all taxpayers will eventually pay the price for their poor judgment since this mess will need to be revisited as statistics will dictate. David A. Ryan Hollywood, MD

ToMaythe citizens of St. Mary’s County 13, 1974, was one of the most memorable and rewarding days of my life. It was

To the Editor: The election day for our local candidates is fast approaching and I have taken a final look at the folks who wish to represent southern Maryland. I must admit that I am impressed with many of the candidates who represent both the Democratic and Republican parties. These candidates are offering the electorate a wide array of both liberal and conservative options. Deb Rey is one of the hardest working delegates in the legislature; she has been true to her promises in helping control unwarranted spending and higher tax initiatives sponsored by the loyal opposition. For her efforts, she has been endorsed by Governor Hogan and has gained the support and respect of her fellow legislators in Annapolis. I would urge that you re-elect Deb Rey to return to Annapolis to continue her work in supporting conservative values. As the only current female legislator who is a veteran, the voters will be assured that she will support women’s rights and values, support the second amendment and take measures to protect jobs in southern Maryland.

on that day I left the St. Mary’s County Sheriffs Office with a marked police car, a badge, gun, and enough used uniforms to begin my career as the deputy of one of the oldest and most historic sheriff’s office in the nation. What a proud day it was! For the next 20 years, I served in every capacity as I could, rising through the ranks to lieutenant. Upon my retirement, I was sworn in as sheriff and served two terms until 2002, completing 28 years of rewarding service to the citizens of St. Mary’s County. Through those years, I served four other sheriffs, and have seen many others come and go. Currently, Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron is serving in that capacity. I have known Tim since he joined the sheriff’s office in 1980. Tim has worked hard, and he, too, has served in many various and important roles and has distinguished himself as a very dedicated and most capable leader. He demonstrates high moral and ethical qualities in both his professional and personal life. St. Mary’s County is honored and even blessed to have such a man as sheriff in these most difficult times. With all this in mind, along with many fine memories of having worked with Tim, I find it is not only my pleasure but also my honor and duty to give Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron my full endorsement in the coming election and so wish him nothing but continued success as he continues to lead the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office in the coming years. May God bless you and Tim in all things as you work together to address the needs of the citizens of St. Mary’s.

James J. Davis Leonardtown, MD

Sheriff Richard J. Voorhaar, Retired

Endorsing Deb Rey

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The Graves and Harding Families This picture, provided to me by Marjorie Leinfelder, appears to have been taken between 1907 and 1908 and is of the family of Permelia Harrison (Graves) Harding, widow of Joseph Rowen Harding (1826-1884). Permelia was the daughter of Henry C. Graves and his first wife, Sarah Edwards. The family lived around Hillville. Front Row (left to right): Sarah Jane (Harding) Graves, 1883-1931; Jesse Ethelbert Graves (on Sarah’s lap), 19051956; Edna Victoria Graves (long hair), 1901-1993; Roy Vernon Buckler (boy with tie), 1907-1987; Rhoda Matilda (Harding) Graves, 1867-aft. 1910; Olive Elizabeth Graves (short hair), 1903-1988; Permelia Harrison (Graves) Harding, 1850-1927; Joseph Haldane Graves (on Permelia’s lap), 1907-1955; Leona Mullady, 1906aft. 1920; Clyde Gerald Mullady, 1897-aft. 1920; Beryl E. Mullady, 1902-aft. 1920; Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Harding) Mullady, 1874-aft. 1939. Back Row (left to right): Jesse Cronin Graves, 18741953; James Edward Graves (husband of Rhoda), 1865aft. 1910; Parrin (?), Mary Eleanor (Graves) Buckler (aunt), 1878-1966; Hamilton Ethelbert Buckler, Jr. (on Mary’s lap), 1905-1990; John Mullady (uncle), 18711920; several in middle not identified. Additions or corrections are welcome.

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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.

David Lee Fowler

David Lee Fowler, 70, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away at his home on Saturday, October 27, 2018. David was born on February 27, 1948 to the late William H. Fowler and Kathryn L. Fowler in Washington, DC. David served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1971. He later worked as an Excavating Equipment Operator. David enjoyed life, having traveled the rodeo circuit as a bull rider and a rodeo clown in his earlier adult years; he also enjoyed playing bluegrass music, golfing, and car racing. He loved riding his motorcycle and participating in charity motorcycle rides, and was a member of the All American Harley-Davidson Owner Chapter Club. He touched so many lives, always helping others, as he never knew a stranger. In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by his brother, Leonard Fowler. David is survived by his wife, Pamela Lee Fowler; his brother, Dennis Fowler;

his six children - Travis Fowler (Pegah Fowler, wife of Travis), Brandy Glenn (William Latham Glenn, husband of Brandy), Amy Adams (Russell Adams, husband of Amy), Holly Lumpkins, Justin Fowler, and Darren Lumpkins (Jennifer Lumpkins, wife of Darren); and 12 grandchildren - Brian, Kaylie, Nathan, William, Kathryn, Bradley, Jaylen, Andrew, Courtney, Dalton, Blake, and Mason. He is also a new great-grandfather, with the birth of Ava to granddaughter Kathryn, since the time of his passing. The family will receive friends for David’s Life Celebration Visitation on Friday, November 2nd, from 5 PM to 8 PM, and the Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 3rd, at 11 AM, at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, 26325 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622.

Harold L. Willard, Sr.

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In Remembrance 28, 2018 at Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Harold (affectionately known as Hal or Papaw) was born in Paoli, Indiana on April 6, 1935 to Albert L. Willard and Thelma

F. Willard (Collier). Hal was baptized into the faith on April 21, 1935, and confirmed on May 29, 1950. He graduated from Beaver Falls (PA) High School in 1953. He married Leahrae Bable on May 8, 1954. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1954 and served his country for 22 years before retiring at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer-O3, as was transferred to the Fleet Reserve in April of 1975. Hal was a Vietnam Service Metal, National Defense Service Metal, and a Meritorious Unit Commendation (2 Stars) recipient. After retirement he continued to work as a Government Contractor at Tracor, Inc. (now BAE Systems) until his permanent retirement in 1994. He was active in many community organizations including, Lions Club, United States Power Squadron, and served as a Docent at the Old Jail in Leonardtown for the St. Mary’s County Historical Society. Hal was also a board member for the St. Mary’s County Planning and Zoning Commission. Hal and Leahrae raised three boys, Harold Lee, Mark Erwin and Daryl Albert and traveled the world while serving his military career before receiving his orders here to Patuxent River. Hal was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington Park, MD, serving such offices as President, Secretary and Property Board Manager among others. Hal is survived by his wife, Leahrae Willard of Leonardtown, MD, and his sons Harold L. Willard, II (Becky) of Leonardtown, MD, Mark E. Willard (Kandi) of St. Gabriel, LA, and Daryl A. Willard (Chris) of Hazel Green, AL; his bothers John W. Willard (Debbie) of Daytona, FL and Joseph O. Willard (Shereen) of Leonardtown, MD; ten grandchildren: Niki, Harley, Sarah, Clay, Drew, Zachary, Garth, Tucker, Kayla and Chance; and nine greatgrandchildren. He is preceded in death by His father Albert L. Willard, his mother Thelma F. Willard (Collier), and his sister Celia J. McKim. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 11:00am at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lexington Park, MD. Visitation will also be held at the church from 10-11am. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 46707 S. Shangri-La Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Hal Edwin Cole, Sr

Hal Edwin Cole, Sr., 85, of St. Mary’s City, MD entered into life eternal on Saturday, October 27, 2018 surrounded by family. Ed was born July 23, 1933 in Washington, D.C. to the late Kenneth Cole and Frances Mountcastle Cole. Ed graduated from Suitland High School in 1952 and married his highschool sweetheart, Pat, on February 5, 1955. They moved to St. Mary’s County in 1958 where Ed began his lifelong keen interest in self-employment and community leadership. Together, Ed and Pat enjoyed over 63 years of marriage and travel adventure. Ed was an avid world traveler. He visited six continents, 91 countries, all 50 states, and flew on the Concord. During his 40 years of entrepreneurship with Cole Travel, Ed and Pat escorted over 200 tours with many folks who became dear friends. Sports were important as well to Ed. Ed coached Little League and college basketball. He is a charter member of the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Athletic Hall of Fame for his tenure as the college basketball coach from 1966-1973 and was the NAIA Coach of the Year in 1973. Ed is also in the St .Mary’s County Softball Hall of Fame and participated in the Maryland Senior Olympics. He was a loyal Washington Redskin fan and season ticket-holder and attended four Washington Super Bowls. Ed in known for his business contributions in helping to develop Lexington Park. In 1958, Ed opened the High’s store on Shangri La Drive. He later served on the board of directors for the Maryland Capital Savings and Loan and is a charter member of the Lexington Park Rotary. Ed also served on the St. Mary’s County Board of Education and enjoyed ushering at Trinity Church. Yet more than anything, Ed’s greatest pride and joy was his family. Ed is survived by his beloved wife Pat Cole; his five children: Bill Cole (Ann), Hal Cole, Cindy Cole Pototsky (Mike), Caren Cole Craven (Jay), and Trish Cole (Susan Grier); nine grandchildren: Heather, Cole, Trey, Blake, Katie, Alex, Christy, Ethan, and Garrett; and four grandchildren: Julia, Charlotte, Rosemary, and Mayaan. Ed is also survived by his brother Kenneth Cole of Indiana, sister Ellen Burnett of Virginia, and many nieces and nephew. Family will receive friends for Ed’s

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Life Celebration on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend John Ball on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 47477 Trinity Church Road, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 207, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 and Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Kenneth Wayne Myers

K e n n e t h Wayne Myers, 64 of Hughesville, MD passed away at his home in Hughesville, MD on October 24, 2018. Kenneth was born to the late Norman and Helen Myers on January 31, 1954 in Washington, D.C. Kenneth worked as a Master HVAC until his illness. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was predeceased by his brother James Myers. He is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl Myers of Hughesville, MD; daughters, Maria Sevilla of Washington, DC, Laurie Sevilla of Hughesville, MD; brother, Norman Myers (Barbara) of Great Mills, MD; sisters, Brenda Lynch of Hughesville, MD, Vivian Robinson (Michael) of Owings, MD and one grandchild, Damion Sevilla. Family will receive friends for Kenneth’s Life Celebration Visitation on Monday, October 29th from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Funeral Services will be at 7pm. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to: Hospice of Charles County 2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD 20603 or The American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202.

Julia Mueller Raley

Julia “Judy” Mueller Raley, 86, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away peacefully on October 24, 2018, at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD., surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 30, 1932 in Annapolis, MD to the late Mathias G.

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Mueller and Regina Dorr Mueller. While helping to construct the Pax River Naval base during WWII, Judy’s father became interested in St. Mary’s County, and chose to move his family here when the war ended. In 1945, they purchased a farm on Villa Road in St. Inigoes which locals knew as Pleasant Valley. When the Muellers relocated again in 1960, Judy and her husband Bill purchased the farm from her parents. Known today as Mary’s Hope, the farm has remained in the Raley family for the past 58 years. Caring for and maintaining Mary’s Hope as a family resource was a joy for Judy. On December 2, 1950, Judy married her beloved husband, William E. “Bill” Raley at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Together they celebrated over 33 wonderful years of marriage before his death in September 1984. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She was an excellent cook and made delicious homemade pies. She was a devoted Catholic and long-time member of St. Michael’s Church. She was a Third Order Carmelite, a Eucharistic Minister for over 30 years, including taking communion to the sick and homebound, a member of the Ladies of Charity for over 60 years and a longtime member of the St. Michael’s choir. Judy chose to leave the farm for a number of years because she desired to give service to the St. Michaels parish community and become the full time host of Bethany House, a retreat center for woman. She did this for over 10 years before returning to the farm. She enjoyed travelling, especially to Rome, the Holy Lands and Hawaii. Her family was her greatest love and she enjoyed spending her time with them. Judy is survived by her children: Mike Raley (Lorie) of St. Inigoes, MD, John William Raley (Suzi) of Ridge, MD, Jay Raley of San Jose, CA, David Raley of Hughesville, MD, Betty Woodburn (Pat) of St. Inigoes, MD, Amy Warren (Ted) of St. Inigoes, MD, Ginny Lewis (Paul) of Leonardtown, MD, and Terri Raley of Leonardtown, MD; her siblings, Loretta “Dee Dee” Orwig of Valley Lee, MD and Margaret “Peggy” Adams (Rick) of Meridan, GA; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and many extended family and friends. In addition to her parents and beloved husband, she is also preceded in death by her siblings: Mary Gene Smith, Helen Clarke, and Gerry Mueller. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 429, Ridge, MD 20680 and St. Michael’s School Archangel Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 211, Ridge, MD 20680. Condolences to the family may be

made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, PA.

Ray Leishear

Ray Leishear, 75, of Holly wood , MD, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2018. The Celebration of Life will be held on November 10, 2018 at 11:30 am at the Community Center at Glenwood, 2400 State Route 97, Cooksville, MD 21723. The program will be followed by a lunch reception. Ray was born in Laurel, MD on August 29, 1943. He graduated from Glenelg High School. He pursued a career as a commercial construction journeyman in Washington, D.C. Ray and Mary Ellen Leishear (Dearstine) celebrated 55 years of marriage on June 15th. Ray is survived by two children, Rick Leishear and wife Wendy, Troy Leishear; three grandchildren TJ, Carly and Alyssa; two sisters Doris Baker and Mary Coon. Ray is preceded in death by his parents, Reginald and Louise Leishear and sister, Nettie Stoner. Ray was part of the 1961 undefeated football team, and many teammates became lifelong friends. He continued to pursue challenging opportunities, as he participated in drag racing, competitive horseback riding, and bull riding. All were surpassed by his love for crabbing and fishing, which he has passed on to his children and grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to The Chesapeake Bay Foundation Attn: Membership Department, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403.

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ter, Betty Ann Brady, numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Jack Young and Buddy Young. Chuck was born and raised in Calvert County. He was an avid fisherman, gardener, and car enthusiast. He retired in 1999 after 27 years at PEPCO’s Chalk Point facility, and later worked in the Maintenance Division at Charlotte Hall Veterans’ Home until his second retirement in 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Chuck’s honor to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P. O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or Children’s Hospital Foundation, 801 Roeder Road # 300, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622

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Mary Lucille Young

Mary Lucille Young, 86, of Morganza, MD passed away on October 23, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on October 31, 1931 in Morganza, MD she was the loving daughter of the late Mary Cecelia Reed and James Countis and the step-daughter of James Reed. Mary is survived by her son George A. Young of Morganza, MD, two grandchildren, five great grandchildren and her sister Louise Holt of Loveville, the memoryinof your cherished MD. Mary Honor is preceded death by her by sharing the story of their life sisters Mary one Theresa Young and Rosetta Young. with friends, neighbors and associates here in the community. Mary was a lifelong St. Mary’s County MD resident and attended For details St. and Joseph’s to place Colored School. your Shenotice wasofemployed as a remembrance, call 301-373-4125 for assistance. Nursing Technician at St. Mary’s Nursing Center for 25 years, retiring on June 31, 1995. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD 20650.

A Tribute to the Loved One Charles R. Young Charles R. Young, 75, passedLives away Whose Memory at home in Golden Beach, Mechanicsville on October 22, 2018 after a On Forever in Your Heart lengthy illness. He is survived by his devoted wife, Judy Gemmell Young, three sons; Brian Young (Lori) of Swan Point, MD, Brad Tostenson (Kim) of Minnesota and Christopher Young of Golden Beach. He also leaves one sis-

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2018-19 Youth Basketball Registration Until November 25. Register online, mail-in or in person. Recreation & Parks, 23150 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown. 301-475-4200*1800. www.stmarysmd. com/recreate 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

Thursday, November 1 Speaker Series at Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM Two tours of the 1703 Manor House and original 1830s Slave Cabin. 20 persons/tour. 7:00 - 9:00 PM “Sleeping in Slave Dwellings.” Joseph McGill, founder of the Slave Dwelling Project, brings his message of historic preservation and heritage. Free. Advance reservations required. sotterley.org

Friday, November 2 Brown Bag Auction St. Mary’s Hospital, Lobby, 25500 Pt. Lookout Road, Leonardtown 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Take a chance on many great items and support your local hospital. Also, a bake sale, craft corner, and handmade quilt raffle. 301-475-6153. CSM Health Pathways College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, B Bldg., Room 315, 22950 Hollywood Road 1:00 PM Information about all of the college’s Health Sciences programs. Information about the competitive admissions and petition process. Open to anyone interested in pursuing a health program. Free. 301-934-7631. To RSVP, visit: www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/cred it /academ ic- d iv isions/ hea / health-sciences-information-sessions. Community Workout root SUP & Fitness, 22725 Duke St., Leonardtown 5:00 – 6:00 PM Free workout for the community! Donation-based event. 100% of the proceeds go to a local organization. Spaghetti Dinner Hollywood Volunteer Fire Dept Social Hall, 24801 Three Notch Road 5:00 – 7:00 PM

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Spaghetti, salad, bread, and tea. All you can eat buffet. $10 adults, $5 children 5-12 and children under 4 are free. Separate baked goods table. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Helping Hands Food Pantry. 301-373-2695 Spaghetti Dinner Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Dept. Social Hall, 28165 Hills Club Road 5:00 - 7:30 PM Spaghetti, Salad & Garlic Bread. No Meat & Gluten Free available. Adults $10. 6 to 10 years $5. Under 5 are Free. Art Share Series St. Mary’s County Arts Council, 22660 Washington St., Leonardtown 5:30 – 6:30 PM Featured guest, Jennifer CognardBlack’s presentation includes material from “Books That Cook.” Free. 240-3094061. www.stmarysartscouncil.com

Saturday, November 3 Shred Event in St. Mary’s St. Andrew’s Landfill, California 8:00 AM – Noon Have confidential, private and important documents destroyed by a professional shredding service at no cost. Conducted by The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation. More info: 301-475-4200 ext. *3550. www.stmarysmd.com/dpw/ Holiday Maker’s Markets Annmarie Sculpture Garden, Dowell Rd., Solomons 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM First of five indoor Holiday Markets! Each Market will feature a different selection of vendors offering a variety of gifts. All the markets are indoors. Additional Markets scheduled Saturdays, December 1, 8, 15 and 22. Admission is free. 410-326-4640 www.annmariegarden.org Shoppes at Asbury Asbury Solomons Retirement Community, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Gently used clothing and accessories. Books at fabulous prices. Furniture, housewares and miscellaneous items. Christmas Shop. Proceeds benefit the Benevolent Care Fund. 410-394-3466. Craft Fair, Holiday Boutique and Bake Sale Auxiliary of Fleet Reserve Assoc., 21707 Three Notch Road ( ¼ mile south of Great Mills Road & 235) 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Proceeds to benefit the residents of Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Look for the feather flag! 301-481-9655. NASA SCaN Internship Project Patuxent Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

High school and college students. Are Sunday, November 4 youinterestedinapaidinternshipatNASA? Panel session with NASA’s Space ComChristmas Bazaar and Craft Fair munications and Navigation (SCaN) team. Mother Catherine Academy, 38833 Chat with the NASA SCaN team! Chaptico Road, Mechanicsville 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Fall Dinner Handmade Crafts, Silent Auction, Mechanicsville VFD, 28165 Hills Club Big Money Raffle, Childrens Activities, Road, Cake Walk, Secret Santa, Wagon of Toys 12:00 – 5:00 PM Raffle, Gingerbread Room, Door Prizes, Hosted by the All Faith Episcopal Baked goods, Refreshments, Yuletide Church for the maintenance of the his- Yard Sale and many other things. toric church. Fried oysters, stuffed ham, fried chicken, side dishes, and drinks. Holiday Basket/Designer $25/adults. $12/children 8 years old and Purse Bingo younger. Carry-out available. Silent Hollywood VFD, Social Hall auction and baked goods. 301-884-3773. 11:30 AM www.allfaithchurch.com Hosted by the Charlotte Hall Rotary Club to benefit Stephen’s Fund for special Fall Carnival & Craft Fair needs children and their families. Free Kings Christian Academy, 20738 Point drawing to win the basket/purse. ConLookout Road, Callaway tact: 240-298-3885. Shirley.mattingly@ 12:00 - 6:00 PM verizon.net Free Admission. Reasonable Priced Tickets for Rides and Games. Food VenRelay for Life Vendor and Craft dors. Adult and children’s rides. Carni- Show val Games. Crafts. 301-994-3080. www. Mechanicsville Moose Lodge KCAeagles.org. Rain Date: November 12:00 – 4:00 PM 11. Do a little Christmas Shopping before the major rush. Over 40 vendors and ExtraLife 24 Hour Gaming crafters to shop from. Marathon High Tide Games, 22599 MacArthur Dismantling Racism Blvd. Suite 126, California Trinity Lutheran Church, Lexington 3:00 PM Park On November 3rd & 4th, the Southern 2:00 - 5:00 PM Maryland TableTop Gaming Community Community Conversation: Sharing play games for 24 hours to raise funds Our Stories about Race and Advantage in for sick kids.100% of the donations go to St. Mary’s County. Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. 240-587-0791. w w w.ex t r a -l i fe.org /t e a m /41783 Monday, November 5 Spaghetti Dinner Valley Lee VFD & RS, 45245 Drayden Road 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Spaghetti, Green Beans, Garden Salad, Bread & Butter. Homemade Dessert Table – Donations Accepted. Coffee, Tea & Water will be provided; Adults $10; Children 6–12, $5; under 5 free. SM Got Talent Great Mills High School, Great Mills Road 6:00 – 8:00 PM Southern Maryland’s Got Talent Competition! 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place cash prizes. Tickets for Show Night: $5/person. $10/family. www.sp,dcr.org. Peggythomason.smgt@gmail.com Bingo Every Saturday Mother Catherine Academy, 33883 Chaptico Road, Mechanicsville 6:30 PM Doors open 5:00. Early Birds start 6:30. Regular Games start 7:00. $10 admission (includes one regular book). Concessions. 301-884-3165. Jackpot and Moneyball update: www.mothercatherine.org

Elks Holdem Bounty Tournament St Mary’s County Elks Lodge, 45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park 7:00 PM $25 Buy in = 4,000 chips. $5 add-on = 1,000 chips and raffle drawing. Food and beverage for purchase. 240-577-0828. Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com

Wednesday, November 7 Veterans Resource Day Southern Maryland Higher Education Center 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Presented by the St. Mary’s County Dept of Aging & Human Services. Question and answer session centered on veterans affairs. Informational workshops, displays by local veteran support organizations and peer counseling. On-site flu shots, co-pay free; bring insurance card. Tricare accepted. Lunch provided. Free open to the public. Sarah Miller at 301-475-4200, ext. *1073, or email sarah. miller@stmarysmd.com. Details online: www.stmarysmd.com/veterans.asp

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging

Programs and Activities

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

Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information

Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services

Veterans Resource Day

Join us for the third annual Veterans Resource Day on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. This year’s Veterans Resource Day will include a question and answer session centered around veterans affairs, informational workshops, displays by local veteran support organizations, peer counseling, and workshops discussing PTSD and being a caregiver for a veteran. Following the question and answer session, we invite you to join us for lunch, provided by Mission Barbeque. This event is free and open to the public. We encourage veterans, active service men and women, their friends and family members, and employers that work with veterans to attend. 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/veterans.asp, or find us on Facebook, keyword St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services.

Intro to Shamanism

The Northern Senior Activity Center will host an Intro to Shamanism class on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 1-3 p.m. Learn history of shamanism, its view on illness and treatment in this 2 hour introduction class. Most cultures around the world have ancestries that were shamanic in nature. From the British Isles, to China, to Australia, Africa, and North and South America

you can find traces of village, or nomadic tribes who practiced Shamanism. This is not a religion; one can be any religion and use this spiritual practice to enhance their own connections to their higher power. This class is led by Deanna Slate Stennett, Maryland Licensed Acupuncturist and Nationally Certified Diplomat with NCCAOM. She holds a Master’s Degree in Transformative Leadership and Social Change. She is a graduate of the three year program in the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, Tom Cowan’s two-year program in Celtic Shamanism and Sandra Ingerman’s two year Shamanic teachers’ training program. The cost of this class is $25 and is due at sign up. Space is limited. To sign up with payment in advance, please visit the front desk. For availability call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.

Veterans Circle Celebration

On Friday, Nov. 9, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., the staff at the Loffler Senior Activity Center will honor veterans, active duty and former service members at our annual Veterans Circle Celebration- a touching tribute to those who have served our country and those who serve today. Veteranswear your ribbons (and your uniform if you wish). A staff-prepared breakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m.; opening ceremony at 10 a.m. The event this year is a ticketed event- cost is $4 for civilians, FREE for veterans and active duty service members (ticket still required). A limited number of tickets are available at the Loffler Senior

Activity Center. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, for more information.

Nutrition Talk at Loffler

Donna Taggert, licensed dietician, will hold a discussion on diabetes and pre-diabetes Monday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. This will be a good opportunity to get some questions answered on this condition. Additionally, Donna will offer private nutrition counseling at no cost on the same date. To sign up for the presentation, call 301-4754200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk at Loffler. To make an appointment for nutrition counseling, text or call Donna at 240-538-6539.

Diabetes Self-Management

After hearing the Nutrition talk at Loffler on diabetes and pre-diabetes, join us at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Nov. 12-Dec. 18 from 1:30-4 p.m. for a 6-week Diabetes Self-Management Workshop. Living with diabetes is a full time job. The Diabetes Self-Management classes gives attendees tools needed to take control of their chronic illness. Topics covered include nutrition, stress management, medication management, exercise and many more! Space in the class is limited. Register by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050. There is no fee to attend; however, attendance at all six sessions is highly recommended.

Capture the Flag: Ethical Hacking Cybersecurity Competition

Minecraft Challenge

Leonardtown Library will hold Minecraft Challenge on Thursday, November 1 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 opens on October 18 for this program.

Itsy Bitsy Storytime

Leonardtown Library will hold Itsy Bitsy Storytime on Friday, November 2 from 10 – 10:30 a.m. A storytime designed for a smaller group. It'll be a bit more chill, but just as much fun as regular storytime. Recommended for ages 2-5 with their caregivers. Registration required and opens on October 19.

Lexington Park Library will hold MAGIC’s Capture the Flag: Ethical Hacking Cybersecurity Competition on Saturday, November 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. MAGIC’s Capture the Flag is an ethical hacking cybersecurity competition for entry-level participants at the high school and college level. No prior experience is required and the event is free for participants. MAGIC’s CTF will feature teams of 2-4 students working their way through a series of cybersecurity puzzles set up in a ‘jeopardy’ style format to find hidden f lags to earn points. Coaches will be on site to help students if needed. The top 3 teams overall will win Amazon gift cards, and every participant gets a free t-shirt! A limited number of laptops are available, students who can do so should plan to bring their own laptops. Register today as space is limited!https://magicinc.org/event/ capture-the-f lag-006-ethical-hacking-cybersecurity-competition Registration closes October 31 at noon.

Barracoon: The Story of the Last Black Cargo

Leonardtown Library will hold a special Dis-

Ceramics with Marti

The Garvey Senior Activity Center is offering a new ceramics class on Monday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m. If you enjoy painting and creating personalized gifts or decorations for the home this is the class for you! Marti Cotterell will be teaching the class and offering instruction on painting techniques. In November, the class will be creating ceramic Christmas Ornaments. The cost of the class is $10 for each item painted and includes the firing of the item. Payment is due at the time of sign up. For more information please call, 301-475-4200, ext.*1050.

YES Cycling Ride

Fall is in full swing! Come enjoy the scenic Three Notch Trail by doing our YES Cycling ride at the Northern Senior Activity Center. The next ride will be on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The ride is led by Dan and Diana Donahue, experienced cyclists and volunteer bicycle trip leaders. Ride lengths adjust to meet the needs of the group. The Northern Senior Activity Center now has four bicycles and one trike available to borrow for local trips only. Helmets and cell phones are required to participate on all rides and are not provided by the center. To sign up for the ride or to reserve one of the cycles in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301475-4200, ext. *3103.

mantling Racism and Choose Civility book discussion on Barracoon: The Last Black Cardo on Thursday, November 8 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Karl Pence will join us to discuss the new Zora Neale Hurston book titled Barracoon: The Story of the Last Black Cargo.

Library Closed to Observe Veterans Day

All three locations of the St. Mary’s County Library will be closed on Monday, November 12 in observance of Veterans Day. All three locations will be open for regular business hours on Tuesday, November 13.

Tax Reform Changes for 2018

Charlotte Hall Library will hold a class on Tax Reform Changes for 2018 on Tuesday, November 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made sweeping changes for both individuals and businesses. Local experts form Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC will walk you through these generally, friendly changes, and discuss ways to save money in 2018 and beyond. Registration is recommended on www.stmalib.org.

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HVAC Mechanic II Low Temp/ Refrigeration Position #101753 Facilities Management at the University of Maryland, College Park, seeks an experienced HVAC Refrigeration Mechanic to install, recover, service and repair commercial refrigeration systems including walk-in and reach-in coolers, refrigerators, evaporative coolers, growth chambers and ice machines. QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED; a valid Maryland Class “C” driver’s license, or equivalent, with fewer than six points; and have a minimum six years related commercial refrigeration experience; background in preventive maintenance desired. Universal CFC certification required. SALARY/BENEFITS: Position is Essential and subject to 24-hour/day, 7-day/week span of operation. Benefits include health, dental, vision and prescription insurance plans, tuition remission for employees and dependents, and participation in the State pension system. TO APPLY: For a full listing of available positions and to apply, please visit the University’s employment web site at https://ejobs.umd.edu . Search for position number 101753. For position description, call (301) 405-3214. Deadline: November 9, 2018. The University of Maryland is an EOE/AA Employer. Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.

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FOUND CAT

Cat found approximately September 1st, 2018. Gray tabby, wearing red collar with bell. St. Mary’s County, St. Andrews Road area. Call 301-475-3277. Leave message with phone number.

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