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“SHE LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT HISTORY; SHE LOVED ST. MARY’S COUNTY.” GRACE MARY BRADY ON COUNTY HISTORIAN LINDA RENO WHO PASSED AWAY THIS WEEK.

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Local Historian, Genealogist Dies Blackistone family, which came all the way from England almost 400 years ago in a book; Reno also worked on the history of The Maryland 400, patriots who fought in the American Revolutionary War during the disastrous New York campaign in the early stages of the war. Their repeated charges against numerically superior British forces at the Battle of Long Island allowed Gen. George Washington to evacuate his forces to Manhattan and avoid destruction. Reno traveled to Brooklyn, New York for years to speak Linda Reno, columnist for The County Times and well known about the Maryland historian of St. Mary’s County, passed away this week after 400 except the last a being hospitalized. She worked for years with other local two years of her life, historians to compile the story of the local sheriff’s office and Brady said. the men who served in that position dating back to the founding “She loved everyof the English colony. Reno also specialized in genealogy and chronicled many of the prominent families’ histories in St. Mary’s. thing about history; she loved St. Mary’s County,” said Brady. By Guy Leonard Carol Moody, who worked with Staff Writer Reno at the St. Mary’s County HistoriLinda Reno, a local historian and cal Society and on the books chronigenealogist who chronicled numerous cling the sheriff’s office, said Reno’s aspects of St. Mary’s County’s past own family was steeped in county history. has died. Reno was born into the local Davis She was 72. Reno wrote a column for The Coun- family, Moody said, and she would ty Times for years cataloguing his- often speak about her grandfather’s tories of county families and notable bootlegging activities in the days of residents from far in the past but is Prohibition. Reno had worked for the U.S. Deperhaps best known for her work on numerous publications including the partment of Education for years before 375th anniversary book for the St. retiring and dedicating her time to loMary’s County Sheriff’s Office as cal history, Moody said. Her time working in the federal govwell as a separate volume of the history of each sheriff to have served in ernment took her to many locations around the country and one story Reno the county since its founding in 1634. Grace Mary Brady, who served told Moody about stands out. On a trip to Colorado, Reno was in county government as historic preservation coordinator, remem- chided by others she was travelling bered Reno’s time serving as chair “the county” as if anyone would know of the county’s Historic Preservation what she was talking about. “But the cab driver knew,” Moody Commission. Brady said Reno was in her element said. “He knew about St. Mary’s County.” in that position. Moody said Reno took history and “She was an exceptional chair,” Brady said. “We were able to get an her pursuit of it seriously; employees archaeology grant and we worked on at the Maryland State Archives knew to expect multiple requests from Reno the sheriff’s books. each time she visited. “That was years of research.” Reno valued history so much that Brady said Reno’s work on various aspects of genealogy in St. Mary’s she tried to help people with their own questions about the past if she could. spanned 40 years. “When anybody asked her a ques“She was like a walking encyclopetion she was always willing to look for dia,” Brady said. She chronicled the history of the the answer and look a lot,” Moody said.

“She wouldn’t just take a quick look.” Reno was also outspoken and toughminded; Brady said she remembered Reno telling certain aspirants to membership in groups such as The Daughters of the American Revolution that they simply did not have the ancestry to back up their claims. Reno was not loathe to give her

opinions. “She would tell you what she thought at the drop of a hat,” Brady said. Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron, who worked closely with Reno, Moody and Brady on compiling the histories of the sheriff’s office, has said without the work of the three local histoContinues on page 4

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“Ms. Reno’s passing gives rise to celebrating a life that touched thousands of people each week” rians the work might never have been completed. “It was the team I referred to as the history ladies,” Cameron said. “She [Reno] gave freely of her time and her talents. “I regard her and the ladies as valuable members of the sheriff’s office family and as dear friends.” Cameron said Reno’s work as an historian securing the legacies of others, ensured her own. “She will be dearly missed,” Cameron said. “I’m glad her work will be there for people to enjoy for years to come. “She was an incredible lady and highly accomplished.” Thomas F. McKay, publisher of The County Times for which Reno wrote a

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regular column, said her work reached throughout the county. “Ms. Reno’s passing gives rise to celebrating a life that touched thousands of people each week,” McKay said. “Her weekly column recounting the history of St. Mary’s County told the story of a county rich with great achievers. “Ms. Reno’s work will be greatly missed, yet remembered forever.” Brinsfield Funeral Home in Charlotte Hall is handling arrangements for Reno’s funeral; for more information check their website at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Leonardtown public works personnel are about half finished replacing faulty transmitters on electronic water meters after about a third of them stopped sending water consumption data to town government. “A lot of them stopped reading,” said Laschelle McKay, town administrator. “It got to the point where [public works employees] would have to go out and hand-read about 350 of them.” In 2010 Leonardtown purchased and installed water meters for all of its residential customers that had the ability to transmit consumption information to the town government and cut down on the many hours of labor by its public works employees reading the meters. But in the past 18 months the transmitters on the meters have be-

gun to fail due to issues with defective batteries, McKay told The County Times. The vendor for the meters, Master Meter, had sold the technology to jurisdictions around the country where similar problems were reported. “This was a problem nationwide,” McKay said. The town attempted negotiating with the vendor for money for labor to replace the defective transmitters – the meters themselves were fully functional – but was unsuccessful. “We weren’t able to get money for labor but we got 884 new transmitters at no cost with a 10 year warranty,” McKay said. There are more than 1,100 metered residential customers in Leonardtown, McKay said, and public works personnel have replaced about 400 of the faulty transmitters. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Commissioners Denounce Hate and Plan an Anti-Hate Resolution The St. Mary’s County Commissioners addressed recent hate activities by members of the Ku Klux Klan during their Commissioners of St. Mary’s County Business Meeting on Tuesday November 13, 2018. There were several reports exclaiming Ku Klux Klan recruiting attempts such as: fliers and leaflets found outside of St. Mary’s County Neighborhoods. The Ku Klux Klan recruiting materials have also been reported in Waldorf, La Plata, Calvert, Anne Arundel, North Virginia and Western Maryland. Commissioner Todd B Morgan (4th District) and John E’ O’Connor (3rd District) state there is no room in St. Mary’s County for hate. “I am quite concerned about some of the literature that is being passed out in the county over the last few days, which instigates hate, and those are the brochures attempting to recruit people to join Ku Klux Klan,” said Commissioner Todd B Morgan (4th District). “There is no room in St. Mary’s County for that and I think my fellow board members would agree. We live in a civil society. The discourse that was brought forth in the election, we tried to say ratchet down some. We know that there is a lot of angst at the national level, but hate is not going to be tolerated in St. Mary’s County. If you want to hate, we can welcome you to leave.” “I do not condone any type of promoting hate regardless of the group that it is coming from. Whether it is hate because of race, the uniform you wear, the morals or values that you stand for; whether you are fire and rescue, police, Black, White, Asian - it does not matter, there is no place for that in our county, state, and our country,” said Commissioner John E. O’Connor (3rd District). “A lot of people need to realize that diversity

County residents meet in the Leonardtown’s town square to protest the distribution of KKK fliers last week.

goes deeper than the color of your skin and that we as a people need to look beyond that. Once we do we will actually start moving forward. When we have people going out and spreading hate and discontent that is something we need to come together as a community and stop. I am very grateful that the community is stepping in, contacting our sheriff’s department and making it known. I hope that we as a community look at this together and denounce it the same way, and that

we continue helping one another. I think that is what St. Mary’s County is really good at.” In recognition of the recent events the commissioners will denounce hate via an Anti-Hate Resolution at the next Commissioners of St. Mary’s County Meeting on November 27, 2018. St. Mary’s County PIO

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The kitchen is the heart of every home and safety must be the first recipe to follow when preparing the family feast. On Thanksgiving Day a lot of activities are occurring with friends and family in the home. “Holidays are a time of celebration. Please follow these simple guidelines to ensure a fire safe Thanksgiving Day meal,” states Maryland State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci. • Make sure your smoke alarms are working properly by testing them. Additionally, ensure your guests are aware of all available exits if a fire would occur and have them meet at a designated location outside. • The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stove top so you can keep an eye on the food. • Establish: A three foot, “Kids & Pets Free Zone” around any area where hot foods or drinks are pre-

pared. Have activities that keep kids out of the kitchover, allowing for hot oil spillage. Ensure you place en during this busy time. Provide games, puzzles, them on a hard, level and non-combustible outdoor books, etc. outside of the kitchen to keep them busy. surface. Kids can also be involved with preparations with • Do not place a turkey fryer under an overhang or recipes that can be made outside of the kitchen area. temporary roof. A flare up can easily ignite materiJust in case, ensure you turn handles inward on the als above the appliance. stove and countertop to avoid spills. • Partially frozen turkeys can cause a spill over and • Keep a lid nearby when you are cooking to smother result in a flare-up. Thoroughly thaw the turkey besmall grease fires. Smother the fire by sliding the lid fore cooking. over the pan and turn off the burner, and then leave • Turn off the burner before placing the turkey in the the pan covered until it has cooled. container. Re-ignite the burner after you are sure it • Keep anything combustible - oven mitts, wooden is safe to do so. utensils, food packaging, towels, etc. away from the • Constantly monitor the temperature of the oil. It can stovetop. easily reach temperatures to the point of combustion. • Eliminate clutter in the kitchen. A clean work area • Be careful not to overfill the fryer. Follow manufacallows for better efficiency and less chances for turer’s guidelines for proper filling levels. mishaps. • The handles and lid will get dangerously hot. Use • Keep matches and lighters out of reach of curious well insulated potholders or oven mitts. children’s hands. • Never leave the fryer unattended while cooking. • Do not leave lit candles unattended or in places where Keep an all-purpose (ABC) fire extinguisher on they could be knocked over by children or pets. hand. Do not use water in an attempt to extinguish • Maintain a three foot safety zone around any pora grease fire. table heating device. Keep the zone free of comFollowing these simple guidelines for fire and life bustible materials, and block children and pets from safety will help to ensure a tragedy free holiday meal. getting to close. Have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving! Turkey Fryer Safety • Many turkey fryer appliances can be easily tipped Maryland State Fire Marshals Office

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Celebrate responsibly this Thanksgiving & do not drink & drive.

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Maryland Gains 10,700 Jobs in October State Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.1 Percent The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) today released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland added 10,700 jobs in October, the second highest gain since October 2015. Compared with this time last year, Maryland jobs are up by 38,500, for an over-the-year change of 1.4 percent. Maryland’s unemployment rate has now fallen to 4.1 percent. “Maryland is experiencing tremendous growth, requiring employers to find new ways to build their talent pipeline to meet industry demands,” said Labor Secretary Kelly M. Schulz. “Through innovative workforce development programs like EARN and apprenticeship, we’re empowering our industry partners to take an active role in creating the workforce they need to thrive. Together, we’re helping Maryland workers gain new skills and credentials through leading-edge services that build pathways to rewarding careers.” Other Services posted the highest gains last month, with an increase of 2,600 jobs. Professional and Business Services increased by a total of 2,300 jobs within the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services subsector (1,800 jobs) and the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector (500 jobs). Education and Health Services increased by 1,500 jobs within the Health Care and Social Assistance (900 jobs) and Educational Services (600 jobs) subsectors. Other sectors that grew last month include Trade,

Transportation, and Utilities (1,300 jobs), Leisure and Hospitality (1,100 jobs), Mining, Logging, and Construction (500 jobs), Manufacturing (300 jobs), and Information (200 jobs). The Financial Activities sector was the only sector to experience decline last month. A decrease of 800 jobs was shared by the Finance and Insurance subsec-

tor (600 jobs) and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing subsector (200 jobs). The state’s preliminary jobs estimate for September was revised downwards by BLS by 1,700 jobs. Maryland DLLR

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Important Parking, Road Access Information For Christmas on the Square the following measures in effect for this year’s event:

The Town of Leonardtown will ring in the holiday season on Friday, November 23 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. with the traditional “Christmas on the Square and Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony”. Event activities start at 4:30 p.m. and include live entertainment, rides, face painting, a living nativity, food and much more! Come early to access parking and the Square to enjoy all the exciting activities. Don’t miss Santa’s arrival and the lighting of the Town Christmas Tree at 7 p.m.! Thanks to the cooperative efforts of Leonardtown officials, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, St. Mary’s County Emergency Services, Maryland State Police, St. Mary’s County Fire and Rescue Chiefs, the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department and other local volunteer fire departments and rescue squads. Plans are in place for increased safety and security. Please note

Closures and Restrictions: • Downtown Leonardtown Square – including Washington Street and Fenwick Street – will be closed to thru traffic from 2 – 10 p.m. • Courthouse Drive, Guyther Drive, Camalier Drive and portions of Park Avenue, Shadrick Street, Pope Street, and Church Street will have restricted access before and during the event. • Residents living around Tudor Hall should enter Town via Lawrence Avenue to access their neighborhood. Access to Courthouse Drive will be restricted. • The Firehouse Lot and Old Carnival Lot (Shadrick and Lawrence) will not be available for public parking this year as it will be the new location for the petting zoo for the event. Parking/Shuttles: • Once in-Town parking lots are full, spectators will be directed to auxiliary lots. • For cars to exit Town efficiently and safely after Santa’s arrival, the fire truck rides will end at 6:45 p.m. Please plan accordingly. More: • NEW - Spectators are encouraged to park at CSM and take advantage of the free shuttle bus service

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which runs between CSM and the St. Aloysius Church from 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. Once the CSM parking lot is full, spectators will be directed to park at the Governmental Center and take a shuttle bus from that location. A wheelchair accessible shuttle will also be available from CSM, and once CSM closes, it will be available from the Governmental Center, courtesy of The Center for Life Enrichment. • Handicap parking is also available in Town in the public lot next to the Hair Company and in the lot across from the Executive Inn on Park Avenue. Once these lots are full, spectators will be directed to the CSM or Governmental Center parking. • Free parking can also be found at Leonardtown Elementary School and St. Mary’s Ryken High School, in addition to designated lots along Lawrence Avenue, Washington Street and Park Avenue. • For event safety, spectators are asked to obey all posted No Parking signs as well as police and volunteer instructions.

Christmas on the Square is sponsored by the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, the Leonardtown Business Association and the Commissioners of Leonardtown. For more information, please call 301475-9791. (Rain date: the rain date will consist of the Annual Tree Lighting only on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 7 pm.)

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State Goes After Illegal Fishing and Hunting Wildlife Crimestoppers Can be Reached Anytime, Anywhere The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police is cracking down on the illegal killing of fish and wildlife through a partnership with Maryland Wildlife Crimestoppers. This newly established nonprofit organization serves as the state affiliate of International Wildlife Crimestoppers, a group dedicated to stopping illegal hunting and fishing across the globe. Maryland Wildlife Crimestoppers was established to increase public awareness of the impact of potential poaching on fish and wildlife populations, and encourage anyone with knowledge of these activities to connect with Maryland Natural Resources Police. Neighboring states Delaware and Pennsylvania host similar partnerships with International Wildlife Crimestoppers. “Fishing and hunting are long-cherished outdoor recreation activities in Maryland and they are essential to conserving and managing the state’s wildlife populations,” Maryland Department of Natural ResourcesSecretary Mark Belton said. “When a handful of violators ignore the law, they harm both the enjoyment of these pastimes and the future of the species they are targeting.” Information can be relayed anonymously by email, phone or text to dispatchers, who will alert the nearest patrol officer. If the tip leads to the arrest and conviction of a suspected poacher, the Maryland Wildlife Crimestoppers board of directors may even issue a

reward. “The public is our eyes and ears,” Natural Resources Police Superintendent Col. Robert K. “Ken” Ziegler Jr. said. “We need everyone’s support in our vigorous pursuit and prosecution of criminals who illegal fish, hunt or trap our fish and wildlife resources. The Natural Resources Police is excited about partnering with Maryland Wildlife Crimestoppers to recognize those who take the time contact us when they become aware of an incident.” Maryland Wildlife Crimestoppers does not receive any federal or state funding and depends solely on financial support from corporate, individual or public donations or gifts. Jack Bailey, a retired Natural Resources Police sergeant and St. Mary’s County native, is chairman of the five-member board. Other members include Shawn Derher, manager of Bass Pro Shops at Arundel Mills; Natural Resources Police Reserve Officer Stan Samorajczyk; and Ken Schrader, president of Schrader Outdoors LLC. Founded in 1997, International Wildlife Crimestoppers supports wildlife law enforcement officers in 40 U.S. states and five Canadian. Retired Texas Game Warden Lewis Rather currently serves as executive director. “The efforts of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources in creation of their new Wildlife Crimestoppers program will prove to be of great benefit to all

who enjoy fish and wildlife, and the great outdoors,” Rather said. “In order to effectively sustain fish and wildlife resources, the department needs the public and the public needs the department. Poaching is theft of your wildlife resources. As a result of working together, poaching will be deterred for current and future generations.” To contact Maryland Wildlife Crimestoppers, citizens can call or text 443-433-4112, email mwc.dnr@ maryland.gov, or report violations using the department’s free mobile app. Donations to Maryland Wildlife Crimestoppers can be sent to: 580 Taylor Ave., E-3, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Blotter Robbery Suspect-ID Needed

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. For official news and information, follow the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Twitter @firstsheriff Theft Suspects’ Identities Needed

On October 31, 2018, at approximately 6:50 p.m. an individual wearing a “Jason” Halloween mask entered the Stop N Shop, located on Great Mills Road, in Lexington Park, armed with a knife. The individual took an undisclosed amount of money, and fled the business. The suspect is described as a white male, wearing a red and black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and brown Timberland boots. Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Detective Austin Schultz at (301) 475-4200 extension *1953, or by email at Austin.Schultz@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 St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the persons pictured. On Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, between 6:05 and 6:17 p.m., the suspects stole numerous bottles of Dove brand body wash during two trips in and out of the Lexington Park CVS store on Three Notch Road. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspects or this incident is asked to call Cpl. Patrick Handy at 301-475-4200, ext. *8023 or email Patrick.Handy@stmarysmd.com. CASE# 61579-18 Arrests Assault 1st Degree- On November 10, 2018, Dep. Westphal responded to

the 19600 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Investigation revealed Sylvia Denise Clinton, age 61 of Lexington Park, arrived at the victim’s Clinton residence and began creating a disturbance. Clinton went into the kitchen and retrieved a knife and began slashing the victim’s duffel bag. At some point she was disarmed by one victim, retrieved a second knife, and began to try to attack the second victim. The first victim was able to restrain Clinton, until she again retrieved a third knife, and tried to go after one of the victims. During this, one of the victim’s was struck in the face by Clinton, while she was restrained. Clinton made slashing motions with the knife to one victim, and attempted to cut the legs of the other victim restraining her. Clinton was ultimately arrested and charged with Assault 1st and Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 60585-18

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Assault- On November 6, 2018, Dep. Fenwick responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center for the reported assault. Investigation

determined D’Montre Montez Bush, age 18 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim by punching the victim in the face repeatedly over a dispute about food. Bush was charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 59764-18 Assault- On November 8, 2018, Cpl. White responded to the 21000 block of Great Mills Road, in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Investigation deterReid mined Meghan Noel Reid, age 31 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim during an argument. The victim suffered visible injury from the assault. Reid was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 60137-18 Indecent Exposure- On November 8, 2018, Cpl. D. Snyder responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, for the reported indecent exposure. InvestiQueen gation determined Antonio George Queen, age 24 of Lexington Park, exposed his genitals to a correctional officer. Queen was charged with Indent Exposure. CASE# 60120-18

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SMECO Crews Assist Virginia Electric Cooperative

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales Go To Washington

A convoy of SMECO construction crews and service crews heads to Front Royal, VA, to help restore service to REC members.

SMECO crews assemble before leaving Hughesville, MD, to assist Rappahannock Electric Cooperative on November 16, 2018.

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) crews headed to Front Royal, Virginia, to assist Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) with restoring electric service to co-op members. Ice and snow that fell Wednesday night and into Thursday left thousands without power. As of 5 p.m. Friday, November 16, nearly 1,400 REC members were without electric service. “Our SMECO crews know how important it is to provide assistance to our sister co-ops, because sometimes linemen are the only ones who can do the job. They take on the responsibility of making sure customers get their lights back on, whether they are SMECO members or members of another co-op,” said Austin J. Slater, Jr., SMECO president and CEO. SMECO sent 22 employees, including two construction crews, each with six crew members, a digger derrick, two buckets and a pick-up truck; four two-member service crews, each with a bucket truck; and two supervisors. The crews left Hughesville, Maryland, at 6 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2018. According to Casey Hollins, Direc-

tor of Communications and Public Relations at REC, “The ice and snow that fell during the night Wednesday and into Thursday caused trees and limbs to fall, damaging power lines. Thousands were affected along the Blue Ridge mountains from Winchester to Charlottesville. REC crews and contractors are being joined by crews from neighboring cooperatives so that together we can get power restored as quickly and safely as possible.” She added, “Mud, steep terrain, and slippery surfaces have made it challenging to access damage. REC is using tracked equipment, specialized ‘bigfoot’ four wheel drive bucket trucks, and other resources to reach damage sites and make repairs.” Crew members were Robbie Abell, Steve Cook Scott Cox, Stephen Crim, Chris Drury, Brent Garner, Josh Gragan, Wayne Gray, Steve Guy, Brent Hancock, Jimmy Herbert, Daniel Hutchins, John Meade, Kila Mills, Jason Murray Dennis Norris, Zach Reynolds, Will Robertson, Tim Russell, Kenny Sebring, Philip Swales and Chris Swann. Press Release

Clydesdale horses from Suttler Post Farm in Mechanicsville deliver the White House Christmas tree to the First Family, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, Monday. Suttler Farm delivered the White House Christmas tree last year also.

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American Legion Post 221 Provides American Flags for 1st Graders Legionnaires from St. Mary’s Southern Maryland American Legion Post 221, of Avenue, conducted the Flags for 1st Graders Program at St. John’s Catholic School, Mother Catherine Academy, Dynard Elementary, Father Andrew White, Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary, and Benjamin Banneker Elementary Schools during the period of 13 – 15 Nov 18. A total of 297 students benefitted from the program activities. The program primarily allows the students to enhance their Americanism and learn about the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy. The history of the Grand Union, 13-stars & stripes (Hopkinson, Cowpens, and Betsy Ross), 1795 (15 Stars & Stripes – Star Spangled Banner), 20-star (Flag Act of 1818), 48-star, and the present U.S. 50-star flag

was reviewed. The students were instructed on the proper display of the flag and the rules of flag etiquette. Legionnaires demonstrated the proper way to fold the flag while the National Flag Foundation’s step-by-step overview of the symbolism associated with the folds of the flag was read to the students. Legionnaires answered various questions from the students ranging from flag protocols to civic responsibilities. All the students were presented with a tabletop flag and wooden base, Our Country’s Flag book, and a ruler with the Pledge of Allegiance and a pictorial chronology of U.S. Presidents. It is anticipated 12 more schools will receive the program, with approximately 300 students in Feb ‘19 and another 350 in May ’19. American Legion Post 221

Pictured, left to right, are: 1st and 2nd rows St. John’s Catholic School students; 3rd row from left are: American Legion Post 221 Member Jay Johnston (WW II), 1st Grade Teacher Barbara Skane and fellow Southern Maryland American Legion Post 221 Members: George Morgan, Ron Bremer, Mike Barbour, George Kennett, Chuck Lowe, Randy Limberg, and Rick Jennings (Post Commander). Member Tommy Howe participated but is not in the picture.

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Christmas Crafts

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Residents from Cedar Lane Senior Living Community got together with art students from St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College of Maryland in a joint art project to support the community. The college students cut and sanded wooden blocks, then came to Cedar Lane where our residents helped to paint them in bright holiday colors. Once painted, the blocks will be used in a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s craft project at Christmas on the Square in Leonardtown. The children will get to decorate the blocks so that they look like holiday presents and take them home as souvenirs. Volunteers made 500 crafts in total. Jennifer Bruckler Marketing & Communications Coordinator Cedar Lane Senior Living Community

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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 Mini-Grant 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) – 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 • 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 Watson-Hampton, 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,” WatsonHampton 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

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Layla and Lacie James will be performing on First Friday, December 7, 2018 from 5:30 – 6:30 PM at St. Mary’s County Arts Council located at 22660 Washington Street in the heart of Downtown Leonardtown. Layla (14) and Lacie (13) are sisters and best friends. Like any teenagers, they enjoy having fun with their friends, but more importantly they love the arts. From ice skating, drawing, and of course singing! They have even taken a step forward and created original songs, in hope of producing a future album one day. With the girls being home schooled for almost 6 years they have extra time to work on their craft and set future

goals while still in their teenage years. The girls have performed at the River Concert Series with the Chesapeake Orchestra, the Juneteenth Festival in Lexington Park as well as many church and community concerts. This is a free event with seating available on a firstcome basis, also a door prize will be offered for some lucky winner. There will be an opportunity to meet and greet with our special guests following the performance, we look forward to seeing you on First Friday! To contact the SMC Arts Council call (240)309-4061 or email: info@smcart.org. St. Mary’s Arts Council

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Business Still Blooming A By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Richard Wentworth keeps busy tending the fa worth Nursery’s his father started more than fou holiday season closing in his employees have d Christmas décor, trees, bows and wreaths. With three stores, one in Charlotte Hall, Prince he doesn’t have much free time but he still likes family business’s humble beginnings. It started in 1977. “We had a picnic table and a chain link fence to told The County Times. “My father started the were just selling azaleas and rhododendrons.” They were a simple beginning, he said. “They were the prettiest plants of the spring,” back then there weren’t as many choices.” Back then, Wentworth said, he was in college from joining in the family business. Born into a family with green thumbs and a lo he said he didn’t need much convincing. “We had a huge garden as a family and my fath Wentworth said. “We’re famers at heart and garde During the holiday season is when stores like t and Prince Frederick undergo a complete change, tions that put Christmas decorations front and cen “It’s a total change,” Wentworth said. “You’re s mas trees; it’s the custom stuff we’re doing mostl Putting together special plant arrangements fo

Richard Wentworth and his family have run the gardening and landscaping business for more than 40 years

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holiday season or the rest of the year – known as porch pots – is a big part of the business, too. “We probably do about 1,000 of those porch pots,” Wentworth said. Even in 2018, when a convenient Christmas celebration is what most people want, there is still room for the real Christmas tree, he said. “They’re still going pretty strong,” said Wentworth. “We sell about 800 of them during the season. “But we used to sell twice that.” Still, even those with a green thumb have to adapt to the times, since they sell about 200 to 300 artificial trees for Christmas. Getting into the Christmas spirit, hard work that it is, can still be fun. “We cleared out the whole front of the store and it turns into Christmas,” said Brittany Simpson, responsible for directing much of the holiday décorating. “People come in and use our special machine to make [Christmas] bows a lot. “It’s a lot of fun to do all the decorating.” Decor is at the heart of the business the Wentworths are in, Richard said, since much of their work is now in the landscaping business far from the storefront. They trim lawns and put down hardscape for customers as well as build retaining walls on customers’ property, making gardens and greenspaces look neat and robust. “Everything is geared towards the individual,” Wentworth said. “We’re in the ‘Make it pretty business.’ “You want to be able to see the results of your work; it’s art and construction mixed together.” Working in the greenhouses at the storefronts is tough enough; there and out in the field doing the landscaping portion of the business takes a

Wentworth’s still does a brisk trade in Christmas trees.

special kind of employee, Wentworth said. “It’s hard work,” explained Wentworth. “The biggest challenge is the weather and it’s a lot of labor intensity. “Finding people with that plant gene in them gets more challening each year.” Years ago when hiring young people to do the heavy lifting at the stores, more of them came from a farming background, he said, and were more used to labor and working with plants. Those kinds of workers are in shorter supply now, so new employees have the opportunity to learn as they go, said Wentworth. Just unloading birdseed can be a real task, he said, since Wentworth sells about 50 tons of birdseed a year. What is really helping his business now is people’s desire to grow their own vegatables and engage in their own homesteading. “There’s been a huge upturn in home gardening,” Wentworth said. “There’s a huge resurgence in house plants and indoor gardening, too. “It’s just the latest trend.” People are looking to make the most of their homes, he said, even if they only have relatively tiny yards; they can still use above-ground planters to grow vegatables in the space they have. “We’re part of that culture,” he said. “They’re maximizing their space.” Wentworths also guarantees their plants sold to customers for one year, he said, which includes replacement even if the customer didn’t exactly do their part. “We want you to be successful at gardening,” Wentworth said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Handel’s “Messiah” to be performed by St. Mary’s College Chamber Singers

The St. Mary’s College of Maryland chamber singers with orchestra under the direction of Larry Vote, professor of music, will perform Handel’s “Messiah” on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. The concert will be held in the Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall, 47458 Trinity Church Road. The event is free of charge and open to the public. The “Messiah” concert is an annual event offered by the Department of Music. “Messiah” is an oratorio composed by George Frideric Handel in 1741. It is Handel’s most famous work and among the most popular works in Western choral literature. The chamber singers with orchestra will perform all of Part 1 known as the “Christmas Portion” plus the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Part 2 and “I Know that Redeemer Liveth” and “Worthy is the Lamb” from Part 3. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education through 2024-2025. 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. Michael Bruckler Vice President of Integrated Marketing and Strategic Communications

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Gover nor Larry Hogan today an- academic program offered before and nounced $18.6 mil- after the school day, or in summ er lion in new educa- a school with a high concentration for of tion funding to go students in kindergarten through eighth living in poverty toward a series of behind academ and at risk of falling initiatives, includ ic requirements, along - with $500,000 for the recruitment, ing recommenda trainPhoto courtesy of tions from Mary- ing, and ongoing development of new Office of Govern land’s Commission teachers. or Hogan’s website An additional $4.9 . on Innovation and million will Excellence in Edu- used by the Interagency Commission be cation, known as On School Constr uction the (IAC) to conduct sion. While the Comm Kirwan Commis- statewide faciliti a es ission will present assessment. its final findings The governor also and at the end of 2018, recommendations ditional $1.8 millio authorized an adthis funding reflect n in the curren preliminary recom s t fismendations made cal year for need-based scholarships earlier this year. through the Maryl and “Every child in Maryl Commission (MHE Higher Education C). cess to a world-class and deserves acIn addition to the funding for less of what neighb education, regard- Kirwan recom mendations, Hogan the orhood they happe n released $40 to grow up in,” said also millio “That’s why our adminGover nor Hogan. funding that had n in school safety been restricted by vided record fundin istration has pro- legislature in the the budget. This g funding for four years in a row for K-12 education includes: $23.5 millio n for safety-related mitted to innovative and has been com- capital improv ements; $10.6 millio and outside-the-box education strategies, n in grants to local school such as system P-TEC s to enH and our ACCESS Initiative. These new hance school safety; $3 million for the investments are yet another way we are Maryland Center for School Safety giving our studen ’s operations, includ ts even more opport ing 13 new positio u- $2.5 million nities to learn, grow, ns; to help with newly and thrive.” required The new funding school safety evalua for tions; Kirwa and n $1 millio Com- for Hate Crime mission initiatives includes: School Safety Grants n . $2.5 million for an “Keeping our kids early literacy prosafe is one of our gram, providing additio most impor tant jobs,” said Gover port to eligible studen nal reading sup- Hogan. “This nor past session we enacte ts in kindergarten through 8th grade. d landmark school safety legislation $2 million for the Teachi to create aggressive, statew ng Fellow ide standards s Real Estate │ Busin for for school safety, Maryland Scholarship, ess & Inventory will cover 100 percen a program that Maryland Center expand the work of the │ Farm Equipment │ Personal Prope for School Safety, rty/Estates & Machinery │ of tuition and manda t of the annual cost require each school and Livestock │ Stora Benefits/Fundra tory fees at the Unisystem in Maryland isers │ Certified ge Units │ versity of Maryland, Personal Prope College Park, or 50 to develop assessment teams in order rty Appraiser percent of the cost to identify potential EXCITINGUpco of tuition and manda FUN safety ming ● FAST threats Auct ● ions . 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He next public programs for teachi August. ng $125 million proposed an additional candidates. to accele $2 million to promo safety improvement rate and enhance s te high-quality, innovative Career as an additional $50 in schools, as well and Technical Educa million annually in tion (CTE) throug Multi-Estate Auct h competitive grants operating funds for new school ion safety for local boards of grants that could education to partne SAT, AUG 4th @ with community r source officer be used for school re8 AM s, counselors, and colleg St. Mary’s Co. Fairg and industry to develo es, businesses, tional safety additechno rounds Furniture – Tools an innovative CTE p and implement was to be allocat logy. 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Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Leonardtown Rotary Awards Paddle for Heroes Scholarship

Leonardtown Rotarians Sandy Currie, Ray Dodson, CSM Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Student Equity and Success and Rotarian Teresa Jones, CSM student Stephen Vallandingham, Leonardtown Rotarians Michael Blackwell, Barbara Thompson and CSM Foundation Lead Executive Assistant of Advancement Toni Kruszka celebrate the $1,000 scholarship presentation by the Rotary.

The Leonardtown Rotary Club recently awarded its Paddle for Heroes Scholarship to College of Southern Maryland (CSM) student Stephen Vallandingham. A volunteer with the St. Mary’s County Advanced Life Support, Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) and Seventh District Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Vallandingham is currently pursuing his EMS Paramedic Certificate at CSM. Established in 2017 by the Leonardtown Rotary Club, the Paddle for Heroes Scholarship is funded through the club’s annual kayak and paddle race to support students who are first responders, or a dependent of a first responder, and who reside in St. Mary’s County. Vallandingham, who is employed as a federal firefighter at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, received the $1,000 scholarship to help with his tuition and books. “This scholarship is invaluable to me,” he said. “With my job, family, kids and volunteering, it can be overwhelming and this scholarship helps my family more than I can explain.” Vallandingham’s wife Brittany is also enrolled at CSM as a nursing student. She is

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on track to graduate from CSM in spring 2019 and Stephen is on track to follow with his paramedic certificate in fall 2019. “I can’t say enough about the instructors at CSM,” Vallandingham said. “People thank Brittany and me for being out in the community making a difference every day, but the fact is our CSM instructors are the reason we’re both able to do what we do. “We owe the Leonardtown Rotary Club and the CSM Foundation a great deal for helping us achieve our dreams and helping us give back to our communities,” he added. “People thank Brittany and me for being out in the community making a difference every day, but the fact is our CSM instructors are the reason we’re both able to do what we do. People’s lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care of Emergency Medical Technicians and paramedics. CSM’s EMS Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares graduates to provide this critical emergency pre-hospital medical care to those who have sustained potentially life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Those who enter the field can expect the employment of EMTs and paramedics to grow by 33 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Completion of CSM’s program qualifies graduates to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (NREMT-P) examinations. Instruction includes classroom, laboratory, and clinical training in a variety of pre-hospital and hospital settings. This program follows the National Education Guidelines developed by the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For more information on CSM’s Health Sciences Division and the various areas of study offered by the division, including EMS, health information management, nursing, massage therapy, medical assisting, medical lab technology, pharmacy technician and pharmacy assistant, visit online at https://www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/credit/ academic-divisions/hea/. For information about the Leonardtown Rotary Club, visit http://www.leonardtownrotaryclub.org/. For information about scholarships at CSM, visit www.csmd.edu/scholarships.

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Women Entrepreneurs Share Their Tips Showcase: Running a Business Courageously

Several business owners shared the secrets to their success and how the SBDC helped them reach their goals.

More than 45 women entrepreneurs from around the region were at the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) La Plata Campus Nov. 7 to network and share their business success stories during the inaugural Women’s Business Showcase presented by CSM’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The event featured keynote speaker Tameka Montgomery, president and CEO of Core Strategy Partners Inc. and former associate administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development, who spoke about ‘doing business courageously.’ Montgomery encouraged those attending to pursue their business ownership freedom. “We all want freedom,” she affirmed. “And, we all have freedom; freedom to make money; freedom to succeed; freedom to chose with whom we work.” Citing multiple examples of ‘rags-to-riches’ business stories, Montgomery challenged the audience to push themselves, recognize and move past their fears and ask themselves one question.

Spider Hall Farm, LLC owner Susan Cox told the audience how Spider Hall Farm added agri-tourism to its many business functions as a way to educate and instill the joy of agriculture.

More than 45 women entrepreneurs from around the region came to the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) to network and share their business success stories during CSM’s Small Business Development Center Women’s Business Showcase.

“If you knew you couldn’t fail, what goal would you set for your business?” she asked. “There is nothing that can stop you from achieving that very goal.” Also on-hand were the owners of 13 Southern Maryland businesses who shared their personal journeys to becoming business owners and how the SBDC helped them achieve their goals. “We are just so excited to work with all of today’s business owners,” said CSM SBDC Regional Director Ellen Flowers-Fields. “They are the movers and shakers... the reason our economy is thriving.” Several business owners shared the secrets to their success and how the SBDC helped. The featured businesses included: Bekoz Marketing, Brackish Waters, Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Excellent EZ Solutions, Fran’s NU Image Mastectomy and & Wig Salon, The Good Earth Natural Foods Company, Maertens Fine Jewelry & Gifts, Inc. and Penny James Jewelry Co., Mathnasium of Dunkirk, Myra’s New Orleans Restau-

rant & Event Catering, Nails & Faces of Joy, Spider Hall Farm, Therapeutic Massage & Wellness and Wear Your Spirit Warehouse. “The 13 business owners who spoke today are digging in and doing a great job at growing their business and responding to the needs of their customers,” FlowersFields added. “Tameka was just inspirational and every bit of the feedback I received from the attendees confirmed she motivated them to keep pushing forward.” The Maryland SBDC, Southern Region, offers lowcost and no-cost online training, classroom training, events and consultations. Visit www.sbdchelp.com or https://www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/non-credit/ workforce-training/sbdc/ for more details. Photos from CSM’s Inaugural SBDC Women’s Business Showcase can be found at https://csmphoto.zenfolio.com/2018sbdcshowcase.

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Seahawks Come up Short Against Bridgewater

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Sophomore forward Hallie Persell (Pasadena, Md./ Chesapeake) poured in a career-best 20 points Saturday afternoon on the final day of the Fourth Annual Dan Greene Memorial Invitational. The St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s basketball team (1-3) dropped a 74-70 decision to Bridgewater College (3-0). St. Mary’s 70, Bridgewater 74 How It Happened • The Seahawks notched the first basket of the game and went on to stake a 13-7 lead at 2:08 after Persell made a pair of foul shots. Bridgewater notched the final five points of the quarter and headed into next period down just one. • A steal and layup by Lindsey Estes gave the Eagles their first lead of the afternoon, 24-23, at 3:45. St.

Mary’s responded with an 8-5 push to regain the lead and head into halftime with a 32-28 advantage. Junior forward Christine McKee (Frederick, Md./Urbana) tallied four points in the run. • The Seahawks stretched their lead to six on a layup by senior captain Katie Robey (Kensington, Md./Georgetown Visitation) a minute into the third before BC exploded for 25 of the stanza’s final 37 points. Briana Moore, who notched her 1,000th career point yesterday, fueled the run with 11 points and three triples as the Eagles grabbed a 53-46 lead after three quarters of play. • Bridgewater grew its lead to 12 with 5:54 remaining in the game as Madison Baum knocked down two free throws. St. Mary’s continued to play hard and

rallied with a 10-1 run to come within 67-64 with 2:13 on the clock as Persell netted all but one point in the run. The Eagles widened the gap back up to eight before the Seahawks notched the final four points in the final 16 seconds of the game. Inside the Box Score • Persell gained a spot on the All-Tournament Team after recording her second straight double-double with career-bests of 20 points and 13 rebounds. She went 11-of-12 at the free throw line. • Junior forward Gina Seifert (Owings, Md./Northern) posted her first career double-double as a Seahawk with season-bests of 16 points and 16 boards off the bench. • Robey finished scoring in double digits for the fourth consecutive game with 14 points to go along with five steals, three assists and three rebounds. • Moore, who landed on the All-Tournament Team, continued to add to her career totals with a gamehigh 26 points and eight rebounds to lead Bridgewater in the win. • St. Mary’s matched season-bests of 25 field goals made and 16 assists while connecting on a seasonhigh 17 free throws in 21 attempts for 81.0-percent. The Seahawks also dominated the boards, 48-30, with Persell and Seifert combining for 29 caroms. • The Eagles shot 43.3-percent (26-of-60) from the field and 70.0-percent (14-of-20) at the line with 15 assists and 15 steals. By Nairem Moran nmoran@smcm.edu for SMCM

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St. Mary’s Swimmers Lose Out to Washington College “Thanksgiving Thoughts” St. Mary’s College sophmore, Nate Donaghue

The St. Mary’s College of Maryland men›s swim team hosted Washington College in a non-conference dual meet Friday night. St. Mary’s (2-3) suffered a 116-56 setback at the hands of the Shoremen (2-4) as sophomore Nate Donoghue (Lanham, Md./Roosevelt) was the lone first-place finisher for the Seahawks. St. Mary’s 56, Washington College 116 How It Happened Donoghue captured the 50 freestyle in 22.80, out-touching senior Reed Rhoads (Westminster, Md./Winters Mill) who finished in second in 22.89. Juniors Peter Orban (Montgomery Village, Md./Watkins Mill) and Andrew March (Westminster, Md./Westminster), Donoghue, and Rhoads opened up the meet with a second-place finish in

the 400 medley relay in 3:50.83. Senior captain Colin Cassady (Phoenix, Md./Calvert Hall) placed second in the 200 freestyle in 1:51.54 while taking third in the 500 freestyle in 5:09.46. March finished second in the 200 breaststroke in 2:29.09 while the foursome of Cassady, Rhoads, Donoghue, and junior Jacob Rosenzweig-Stein (Hyattsville, Md./Burke) went second in the 400 freestyle in 3:26.71. Junior Ryan Akhavan (Annapolis, Md./Broadneck) recorded three thirdplace finishes in the 1000 freestyle (11:35.58), the 400 individual medley (4:49.20), and the 200 butterfly (2:10.94). Nairem Moran St. Mary’s College of Maryland

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I hope everyone is already safely and happily where they are supposed to be for Thanksgiving. As I am writing, I can already smell and taste the butter-basted turkey, the stuffing, moist and hot, and sweet potatoes baked in butter and syrup and broiled for just the last few minutes for a crispy top. I need to stop, or I will start cooking right now; only desserts can be made right now. Well, the stuffing needs to be mixed a day or so beforehand to get the onions and parsley flavors to blend with the other ingredients. Why do we only eat this meal once or twice a year when it is so amazing? I guess so the over-indulgent, calorie-laden meal will stay amazing and special. Another reason we only eat it once or twice a year is because it makes you want to nap right afterwards in a turkey-induced coma. That wouldn’t be good. We will travel to Virginia tomorrow for Thanksgiving with my late brother’s family. It will be nice to see my nephew’s new house and relax for a few hours. As always, I will bring the turkey, stuffing, potcheese and noodles, and maybe some cheese biscuits too. Instead of regular apple pies, I will make golden-raisin/apple pies, and I am going to experiment with some KETO-friendly desserts for my sister-in-law, Connie and my niece Dori. They have both been doing really well on this KETO diet. My husband and I have been toying with the idea of getting on it. So, little by little I am studying it and trying to get in my mind what is acceptable and what is not. I bought some almond flour and I’m thinking of using that and butter for a crust for pumpkin bars. The almond flour should be a great substitute for regular flour in the cranberry-orange shortbread cookies which disappear like magic too. I will have to check if cornmeal is okay to use, because I really want to make Chef Carla Hall’s spoonbread side dressing to take for Thanksgiving too. As long as I can still have turkey and butter with the KETO plan, all will be fine. Just a thought: I wonder how far in the atmosphere above the United States can turkey and stuffing aromas rise on Thanksgiving? Any private plane pilots out there that can track this scientific phenomenon? It might make a good science project for an industrious school child. It’s like walking around our large development at dinner time, you can smell what everyone is cooking for dinner or what type of laundry detergent and fabric softener they use. I love that. What else do I love and feel grateful for? My husband, who is sweet, challenging, kind-hearted, stubborn, thoughtful, and loving. He would most likely say the same about me. Our church family who we love and are loved by. Family, of course, and how I want to spend more time with all of our family whether they are here, two hours away, or 5 hours away by plane. Memories of Thanksgivings past like in the 1975 photo of my late parents and brother Billy, and his wife Connie, and me in 1975. Our wonderful friends, who we enjoy so many memorable and good times with. Our crazy hound dog Mindy, who has the same qualities that I wrote for my husband above and you, the readers of “Wanderings” who mean so much to me for the last ten years. Wow, that is an awful lot to be grateful for in life. I wish for all of you a happy, family and friend, love-filled Thanksgiving where memories are made to add to your grateful list as well. To each day I give thanks, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on Facebook

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NAVAIR Wounded Veteran Helps Others Wounded veterans serving a second time as government employees bring a certain strength and commitment to their jobs, according to Kenneth Cadena, a Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Wounded Warrior Program and Command Recruitment advocate. “They’ve transitioned through a difficult phase of their lives,” he said. “Not only do they closely identify with the warfighter; they are highly aware of what is at stake when it comes to providing capabilities. They want to continue to make a difference in the next phase of their careers.” Since 2013, Cadena has helped more than 20 transitioning wounded veterans find employment at NAVAIR, personally mentoring six of them. “They reminded me of myself when I retired, thinking about how I was going to transition from the military to a civilian environment,” he said. “But working with civilians is not that different than being in a unit. It’s a team that works toward a common goal to achieve the mission.” The St. Mary’s County (Maryland) Commission for People with Disabilities recently recognized him with its Persons with Disabilities Award, Wounded Warrior category, for his outreach efforts. NAVAIR Veteran and Wounded Warrior Program Outreach Coordinator Sonny Fann nominated Cadena for the award. Cadena understands the concerns and uneasiness felt by wounded veterans. Nine years ago, the retired Marine master sergeant became a wounded veteran after several extreme combat deployments. Following more than two years of inpatient and outpatient cognitive therapy training, Cadena embarked on exploring his new role after active duty. Fann first met Cadena five years ago at a DoD “Hiring Heroes” event at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, five years ago and helped him find employment at NAVAIR. He said Cadena is an example of how programs such as the Wounded Warrior Program meets the needs of both veterans and government organizations. “Regardless of rank, wounded veterans have been subject to extreme personal hardship and combat situations,” Fann said. “They understand the end game of

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day,” he said. “I let them know I’m here if they need to talk. It’s hard for veterans to open up, so initiate the conversation by talking about it first.” “It’s like the battle buddy system in the military where you are responsible to someone and they are responsible to you. We need to be there for each other and help them with the ongoing management of life. That’s advice I would give to everyone.” Cadena measures his success by how much others have excelled. “Wounded veterans are a great match for NAVAIR,” Cadena said. “They can make the transition and take on the challenge.”

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Aurora Shorback

Aurora Vidal was born December 9, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York to Antonio and Julia Vidal. Aurora was the fifth out of ten children. She grew up in New York and eventually became a seamstress. In February 1963, she flew to California to see her brother and met the love of her life. Eleven days later, on February 17, 1963 she and Lawrence A. Shorback Sr were married and celebrated 54 years together until his passing last June 2017. Aurora and Lawrence decided to raise their children, Julia and Buddy in St. Mary’s County and moved to Dameron in 1972 where they built a home on family property. Aurora had lived in New York for 35 years and never had a

driver’s license. Shortly after arriving in St. Mary’s County, Aurora realized she needed to learn how to drive. Her mother-in-law taught her how to drive and after three attempts Aurora finally received her first driver’s license at 35 years old. Aurora was only 4’11” and back then there were no adjustable gas or brake pedals, so her husband lovingly taped a wooden block to the gas pedal, so she could reach it. Aurora worked at Peebles Department store as the receiving manager for 20 years and then went to work for Tracor where she retired from in 1997. She did not have many hobbies, above all her favorite passion was her family. Aurora had a very close relationship with her siblings and truly enjoyed her nieces and nephews. The thing she enjoyed the most was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always told everyone in her family, “Nothing is more important than your family. When things go wrong, they are the ones who stand by you. Cherish your family everyday and always stay close and take care of each other.” Aurora was preceded in death by the love of her life Lawrence A. Shorback Sr., her parents Antonio and Julia Vidal, and her siblings: Rosie Tortosa, Andrew Vidal, and Augustus Vidal Aurora is survived by her children: Julia (Mark) Guy, Buddy (Christina) Shorback, grandchildren: Alicia (Mike)

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Mercure, Patrick Russell, Ashly Shorback, and Breanne Shorback, great grandchildren: Maddyson Prentiss and Tucker Mercure, Siblings: Manny Vidal, Jimmy Vidal, Julio Vidal, Tony Vidal, Trina (Frank) Moschella, and Soren (John) Harris. A Graveside Service will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church Cemetery, 16566 Three Notch Road, Ridge, MD 20680. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Eva Cecilia Hall

Eva Cecilia Hall, 68, of Loveville, MD passed away on November 14, 2018 at her home. Born on September 16, 1950 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Cecilia Peeler Vallandingham and Earl James Vallandingham. Eva was the loving wife of George Ignatius Hall of Loveville, MD whom she married on June 19, 1967 in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Compton, MD. She is survived by her children; George Hall (Karen) and Eva Hill (Steve) both of Loveville, MD. 5 grandchildren; Wesley Hall, Ashleigh Jennings (Chris), Karleigh Hall, Georgia Hill and Shy Ann Hill. Siblings; Earleen Vallandingham, Noreen Vallandingham and Linda Wilkes. Eva is preceded in death by her brother, Earl Vallandingham. Eva graduated from Chopticon High School. She was employed with the United States Postal Service as a Post Master in Loveville, MD for 40 years retiring in 2010. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arline Patricia Rowley Arline Patricia Rowley, 75 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD on November 13, 2018. Arline was born on October 18, 1943 to the late

James Eddie Hunter and Louise Roller in Brooksville, FL. Arline loved to go home to visit family in Florida. She was an excellent mother and wife. She loved to cook and enjoyed her potato salad. Arline loved crabbing off the pier. In addition to her parents, Arline was predeceased by her siblings, Joyce Scarborough, Larry Hunter, Peggy Arthar and Sam Hunter; her son, Robert Puttman Rowley, III; Grandson James Hunter Rowley Jr. and Great Granddaughter, Leighana Garcia. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Puttman Rowley, Jr; children, Penny Webb (Randy) and Katie Rowley both of Hollywood, MD, Patricia Figgins (John) of Lothian, MD, James Rowley (Tammy), Larry Rowley (Toni) and Megan Rowley, all of Mechanicsville, MD; siblings, Shirley Lake (Joe) and Teresa Hill, both of Brooksville, FL, James Hunter (Alisha) of Tennessee; Pat (Paul) Heath West Virginia; 14 grandchildren; and 27 great grandchildren. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Mary Lea Diamond

Mrs. Mary Lea Diamond died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 8th 2018 at the age of 85. Mary was born on September 13th, 1933 in Stone, Kentucky to Harvey and Dora Lee (Williamson) Carter. After graduating high school she enlisted in the US Navy and was assigned to the Test Pilot School at Patuxent River NAS. She earned the National Defense Service

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and Good Conduct Medal before being honorably discharged in 1956. While stationed at Pax River she met Jerry Diamond whom she married on December 16, 1956. They had two children, Lisa and Barry. Mary considered raising the children her greatest pleasure in life. Mary was an avid reader and excellent cook, she was passionate about community involvement and humanitarian causes. She belonged to many organizations including Eastern Star, Democratic Club and the NAACP. She was very in active Beth Israel Synagogue where she served on many committees and was a Hebrew School teacher for 15 years. Mary is survived by her two children Barry and Lisa Diamond of Lexington Park, MD and a brother John Carter of Brewton, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her husband Jerry Diamond, her sister Madeline Helms, her brother Gene Carter and her parents Harvey Carter and Dora Lee Williamson Carter. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Peter Patrick Van Mieghem

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ton (Arnold) on May 22, 2014. Peter enjoyed learning the history of St. Mary’s County, the Civil War, exploring the east coast and gardening. Pete enjoyed a lifelong love of music, starting at a young age when he would lie under his mother’s baby grand piano as she would expertly play any tune with or without sheet music. Predeceased by his parents and brother, Michael, he leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Pamela, sons, Peter P. Van Mieghem II, Esq. (Jennifer) of San Francisco, CA, Dr. Joseph S. Van Mieghem (Erzsi) of Edmonds, WA, Dr. John Paul Van Mieghem (Erica) of Bellingham, WA, daughter, Kathryn M. White (Ben) of Bellingham, WA and former wife Teresa Scott Van Mieghem; grandchildren, Peter III, Preston, Priscilla, Eleanor, Valerie, Joseph, Thomas, Benjamin, Evelyn and Ethan; brothers, William (Sandy) of Olympia, WA, Daniel of San Diego, CA and his beloved companions, Shillelagh and Cosette. The family wishes to express their gratitude for the wonderful care he received from MedStar Cancer Care Infusion Center and Hospice of St. Mary’s. Memorial contributions may be made to 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.

classical piano and winning accolades at many recitals. She also played the flute while in high school and was a member of the UFA marching band. She married Charles Brownrigg in 1964 in Utica, was a career Navy wife, celebrating 54 wonderful years together on 18 June of this year. Kay and Charles have known each other over 70 years, and were occasional playmates as toddlers, to their teens. As teens, they went their separate ways, meeting again in 1960, and that was that. Kay has been a St Marys County girl since 1966, living in beautiful downtown Bushwood, or BDTB as she liked to call it, in St Marys Seventh District. She worked at the old St Marys Nursing Home as a night shift charge nurse for over 15 years, retiring in 1981 with her husband retiring from the Navy that same year. She always maintained that if her husband could retire, so could she. Kay was a member of the Opti Mrs from 1973 to 1985 when illness caused her to curtail some of her activities. Kay was a congregant of the All Saints’ Episcopal Church at Oakley, and was the church organist for over 30 years. She took extreme pride in her music and would practice endlessly at times to perfect a difficult piece. She was forced to retire her position when back

surgery made it almost impossible for her to work the organs foot treadles. She has also served 3 terms on the church vestry. Kay is survived by husband Charles of the home, son Lyle James (Nadja) Brownrigg of Cheltenham MD, daughters Cheryl Ann (Ralph) Sanchez of Harrisburg PA and Alison Kay Young of Cleveland, OH, and a very special grandson, Christopher Michael Brownrigg, of the home. Also surviving are a sister, Patricia Ann Bach of Atlanta GA, Brother-in-law Thomas Lyle (Bonny) Brownrigg of Ilion NY, and sister-inlaw Deborah Lynn Brownrigg of Chester CA. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 6 cousins, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Jim and Peg Landers, brother Jim and wife Barbara Landers, brother-in-law William Brownrigg, and sister-in-law Cathy Wheeler. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harry Harper officiating. Interment will follow in All Saint Episcopal Cemetery Avenue, MD.

Kay Elaine Brownrigg

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Peter Patrick Van Mieghem, 68, of California, MD passed away peacefully at his home on November 12, 2018. Peter was born in Olympia, Washington; the youngest of four boys to George Van Mieghem and Mary Patricia (Van Mieghem) Kerr on July 7th, 1950. Pete graduated from Olympia High School in 1968 and St. Martins College in Lacey, WA in 1972, earning degrees in Sociology and Psychology with a minor in Philosophy. He worked for the Snohomish Co. Dept. of Human Services for 25 years serving the community as manager of the Energy Weatherization Program, Contract Compliance Officer; and retiring as Financial Compliance Officer. He was proud to have negotiated contracts for the first women’s homeless shelter in Snohomish Co., the Everett Gospel Mission Homeless Shelter. Peter moved to St. Mary’s County in May of 2010 and married Pamela Comp-

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Kay Elaine (KK) Brownrigg, age 76, passed to the arms of our Lord on 14 November 2018. Born by appointment on 9 March 1942 to James Joseph (Jim/JJ) and B Margaret (Peg) (Sorenson) Landers in Utica New York. Kay attended Kemble Street Elementary School, and graduated from Utica Free Academy (UFA). She went on to study Nursing at St Elizabeth’s School of Nursing, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1964. Kay was very proud of her Irish and Norwegian ancestry. Kay was a talented musician, studying

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Amahl and the Night Visitors The music department of St. Mary’s College of Maryland will present Gian Carlo Menotti’s holiday opera at the Bruce Davis Theater on the College campus on Friday, Nov. 30 at 8:00 and Saturday, Dec. 1 at 3:00. Free, open to the public. Limited seating. Reservations: 240-895-4498. Christmas Caroling The 19th Annual St. Leonard Polling House Holiday Caroling at 4:30 pm on Sunday, December 2. Join the Spirit of the Season. Madrigal Dinners Historic St. Mary’s City invites you to the long standing tradition of the Madrigal Dinners. Fine dining, beautiful music, firelight and wassail at the beautifully decorated State House in St. Mary’s City. $90/ Friends of Historic St. Mary’s City. $95/ non-members. The dates are December 7, 8, 14, and 15 starting at 6 p.m. Reservations are required. Call or email Mary 240-895-4991, MaryB@digshistory.org or Porzia 240-895-4960, PorziaP@digshistory.org for reservations.

Thursday, November 22 Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Family Dinner Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington 12:00 - 3:00 PM All are welcome to a family Thanksgiving dinner, at no cost. For more information call the church office at 301-863-8551.

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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Explore 17th-century foodways. Discover what it took to weather the winter before refrigerators, electric stoves, and grocery stores. Bring a canned good for the Southern Maryland Food Bank and save $1 on admission. $10 adult; $9 senior; $6 youth; free to ages 5 and younger. 240-895-4990. info@HSMCdigshistory.org, www.HSMCdigshistory.org

Friday, November 23 American Indian Heritage Day Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Celebrate the culture of the indigenous peoples of Southern Maryland. Check the daily events schedule at the admissions desk for special tour times of our Maritime History exhibits. FREE with museum admission.

Saturday, November 24 Moose Hold’em Tournament Mechanicsville Moose Lodge 5:00 PM Buy in $75. Doors open 4:15. Food and drinks for purchase. Call to reserve seat. 301-481-6318 Ron. 240-300-6969 Chris. Bingo Every Saturday Mother Catherine Academy, 33883 Chaptico Road 6:30 PM Doors open 5:00. $10 includes one regular book. $50 Early Birds. Concessions. 301884-3165. Visit: www.mothercatherine. org for Jackpot and Moneyball update.

Sunday, November 25 Holiday Craft Bazaar Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Dept. Social Hall 28165 Hills Club Road 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Crafters, Vendors, Jewelry, Décor and much more! meghannet@yahoo.com

Museum Stores Sunday St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park 12:00 4:00 PM Relaxing, inspired shopping. Oneof-a-kind gifts for everyone. New this year: limited-edition Friends of St. Clement’s Island and Piney Point Museum Store ornament. Support the missions and programs of the museums. Holiday Open House Piney Point Lighthouse Museum 12:00 – 4:00 PM Children’s activities and crafts. Buddy the Elf reads children’s holiday stories. Refreshments. Raffle for boys and girls bikes. 25% off books in the gift shop! www.facebook.com/SCIMuseum Turkey Shoot Mechanicsville Moose Lodge 1:00 - 5:00 PM Sign up at 12 noon. First round goes off at 1:00. Shoot for money and prizes. Jimmy Suite, 240-417-5767. Christmas Tree Lighting Hollywood Firehouse Social Hall, 24801 Three Notch Road 4:00 PM Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and their Elves arrive at 5:00 for the Hollywood Tree Lighting. Free raffles drawn at 7:00. Children’s activities. Hollywood VFD and Ladies Auxiliary. Carolyn Hayden, 240-925-6706.

Monday, November 26 Republican Women St. Mary’s Meeting Front Porch Restaurant, Leonardtown 11:30 AM Guest speaker, Barbara Thompson, will talk about her recent mission trip to Tanzania. Contact Beth Bonifant 301861-6112. Lbethbonifant@gmail.com

Toastmasters—Talk of the Town Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd. 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Become a better speaker. Communicate with confidence. Develop your leadership skills. Listen effectively. www.toastmasters.org or club9410. easy-speak.org Holdem Bounty Tournament St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge, 45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park 7:00 PM No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament. $25 Buy in = 4,000 chops. $5 add-on = 1,000 chips and raffle drawing. Food and beverage for purchase. James Dean, 240-577-0828. Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com

Tuesday, November 27 #GivingTuesday College of Southern Maryland Make an impact by donating to CSM scholarships and programs by participating in #GivingTuesday, a 24-hour online giving event. Visit h t t p s : // f o u n d a t i o n . c s m d . e d u / news-events/giving-tuesday.

Wednesday, November 28 Spirit Night Showtime Deli 4:00 – 7:00 PM Thank you to Jonathon Gelrud for supporting Christmas in April, St Mary’s County and his community. Have a great dinner, full menu available. 301-862-3354 or 301-884-2905.

Thursday, November 29 Little Minnows Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 10:30 – 11:30 AM For ages 3 – 5 and their caregivers. Theme is A Pirate’s Life for Me! $5, CMM members are FREE.

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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

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Nutrition Counseling & Education (Nutrition as a Tool for Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes)

Join Dietitian Donna Taggert for an informative presentation and discussion at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Monday, Nov. 26, at 1 p.m. If you are diabetic or have pre-diabetes, your nutritional choices can certainly impact your health. Learn how to better manage this chronic condition through healthful nutrition choices. That same day she will also provide nutrition counseling by appointment only and FREE of charge. Call Donna Taggert, RD, CDE to schedule: 240-538-6539.

Christmas Clothes Pin Wreath

Learn to make a fun wreath perfect for the holiday season out of clothes pins. The Northern Senior Activity Center will have a Christmas Clothes Pin Wreath class on Thursday, Nov. 29, from 10-11:30 a.m. Led by experienced crafter Janet Fisher, this project uses a metal 12” wreath form and clothes pins along with paints, ribbons, and other embellishments to decorate in your style. The cost is $5 to cover supplies. Space is limited. To sign up and pay for this craft in advance, please visit the front desk. For more information call 301-475-4200, ext. 73101.

Christmas with Friends & Gift Exchange

The holiday season is a time to celebrate with our loved ones. Bring your friends to the Northern Senior Activity Center on Monday, Dec. 3, at 10:30 a.m. as we sponsor the Charles County Show Troupe in their holiday performance of “Christmas with Friends.” The variety show features, singing, dancing, comedy, and more. The performance will be followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. and door prizes to conclude at 12:30 p.m. The menu for this event is Chicken Divine with broccoli and rice, tossed salad with kidney beans, dinner roll, and dessert. Suggested donation for a ticket is $5 for this event plus one wrapped gift. The wrapped gift should be no more than a $5 value and must be a new condition for the gift exchange; no food please. To sign up and pay in advance, please visit the front desk. For more information regarding this event, please call 301-4754200, ext. 73103.

Christmas Lunchtime Music and Sing-a-long

Enjoy a lovely meal of roast pork, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cinnamon spiced applesauce, cranberry juice and milk. Diane Trautman will play holiday tunes on the piano during lunch at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at noon. Following the meal, Kathy Creswell will

lead a holiday sing-a-long with Diane on piano and Tommy Chedester on bass. You won’t want to miss this lively holiday celebration. Sign up in advance by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 71050. Note: Walk-ins, for lunch or the performance, will not be accommodated. Reservations are required.

dropped off at the Loffler Senior Activity Center Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. now through Dec. 17. Thank you for thinking of us. If you have questions call 301-475-4200, ext. 71658.

R&B Line Dancing

EnhanceFitness is a fitness program designed for the 50+ population that has been shown to improve endurance, strength, balance and flexibility. Recognized by the CDC as an evidence-based program, Enhance Fitness uses low impact exercises led by certified instructors in a relaxed atmosphere that is as fun as it is beneficial. Each participant moves at a pace that’s comfortable for him/her. The class meets three times a week for an hour each time. It is available at all three Senior Activity Centers in St. Mary’s County at the following times: Garvey-(Leonardtown) Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:45 a.m.; Loffler (Great Mills) –Mondays and Fridays at 2 p.m.; Wednesdays at 1 p.m.; Northern (Charlotte Hall) Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m., Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Your first time trying it is free. If you want to continue, purchase a fitness card at any of the senior activity centers for $30, good for 10 punches (redeemable at all of the senior activity centers.) Call any of the centers if you have questions at 301-475-4200, ext. 71650 (Garvey), 71658 (Loffler), 73101 (Northern).

A NEW session of R&B Line Dance is starting at the Garvey Senior Activity Center Monday, Dec. 6-Jan. 18 at 1:30 p.m. If you have ever wanted to learn some of the line dances that are all the rage right now come on in and join us! We will be taking it step by step and learning dances like the Cupid Shuffle or The Wobble. The cost per class is $12 and includes 6 classes, payable to Marie Bond; payment is due at time of reservation. Call the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 301-475-4200, ext. 71050 for more information.

Gift Donations Needed for Christmas Gift Bingo

Every year at the Loffler Senior Activity Center we offer a special day of Bingo in which Christmas shopping items are the prizes. We will have a full house of 50 players and are looking for donations of gifts for our prize table. Donations should be new items, not shopworn or expired foodstuffs, but items that are suitable for gift-giving. They should not be gift-wrapped. Donations can be

could be missing out on a lot of financial aid. A representative from College of Southern Maryland will be on hand for two one hour sessions to help you with the completion of your FAFSA form.

Library Closed

Library Closed to Observe Thanksgiving

All three locations of the St. Mary’s County Library will be closing at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21 and will remain closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23. All three locations will be open for regular business hours on Saturday, November 24.

Completing the FAFSA Form

Leonardtown Library will hold two sessions of Completing the FAFSA Form on Thursday, November 29. The first session will be from 5 – 6 p.m., and the second from 6 – 7 p.m. Please register for the session you wish to attend. Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form is the first step toward getting federal aid for college, career school, or graduate school. Completing and submitting the form is free and quick, and gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for college or career school. If you don’t fill out the form you

All three locations of the St. Mary’s County Library will be closed on Friday, December 7 for staff development. All three locations will be open for regular business hours on Saturday, December 8.

NaNoWriMo Thank Goodness It’s Over (TGIO) Celebration featuring Yvonne J. Medley

Lexington Park Library will hold a NaNoWriMo celebration “Thank Goodness It’s Over!” featuring Yvonne Medley on Saturday, December 1. Whether or not you reached 50K this November, the fact that you’re here, that you wrote any amount of words at all, that you made the commitment to take the first steps on your creative journey, is huge - and we are so, so proud of you. Join us for cake and a chance to get together and celebrate your accomplishments. Yvonne J.Medley, founder of The Life Journeys Writers Guild, Inc., will be joining us to present the final workshop in the Life Journeys Writing Series: Tips to Drive Your Story to the Finish Line! Bring your lap-

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top, notebook or flash drive. Light refreshments will be provided. Register on www.stmalib.org.

Art on Your Own Terms

Lexington Park Library will hold “Art on Your Own Terms” on Monday, December 3 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Dark, winter months got you feeling down? Come brighten your day with a little ‘art therapy’, and use creativity as your outlet for stress! Experiment with a variety of art supplies, and make a project to take home. Materials provided. Ages 18 and up. No registration required.

Chillax at the Lex: Wii and WeDo Robots

Lexington Park Library will hold a special Chillax at the Lex: Wii and WeDo Robots on Thursday, December 6 from 3:30 – 5 p.m. Wii, computer games, and WeDo LEGO robots. Open for kids ages 8 to 13. Hang out, bring your friends! Walk ins welcome.

Cookies and Cards

Charlotte Hall Library will hold Cookies and Cards on Saturday, December 8 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Decorate cookies to eat, and make cards to give your friends and family! All supplies provided by the library. Free, all ages, registration required.

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