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Election 2016
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College Profs Lose Out

On Trump Prediction
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Like many pollsters around the nation, political science faculty at St. Marys College
of Maryland predicted that Democrat Hillary
Clinton would handily sweep the Electoral
College and defeat GOP insurgent candidate
Donald Trump.
And just like their counterparts nationwide, they were wrong.
Todd Eberly predicted that Clinton would
take 294 electoral votes, leaving Trump with
244; the actual results were much closer to
the reverse.
Eberly, though, was closest to how results actually turned out with Republicans
keeping control of the U.S. Senate by a
52-to-48margin.
And though Eberly said he was comfortable predicting a Clinton victory, he hedged
his prediction that Trump could pull off a
surprise.
With the popular vote margin as close
as Im predicting, its certainly possible that
Trump pulls of an upset of Chicago Cubs
proportions, Eberly stated in a Nov. 2 college press release.
In a Wednesday interview, Eberly admitted that prognosticators of the 2016 election
had severely misjudged the undercurrent of
populist anger that drove Trump to victory.
She did win the popular vote, so at least we
were half right, Eberly joked. Everybody
got him [Trump] wrong in the primary and
we got him wrong in the generalelection.
Matt Fehrs, an associate professor, believed that Clinton would get 322 electoral
votes with only 216 going to Trump; Fehrs
also predicted a Democrat-run senate and a
Republican house.
Susan Grogan, another professor, also predicted a Democrat majority in the senate and
316 electoral votes for Clinton and 222 for
Trump with a Republican house.
Professor Walter Hill predicted that 53
percent of the popular vote would go to Clinton with 47 for Trump.
By Hills estimation Clinton should have
gotten 347 electoral votes leaving Trump just
191, according to the colleges press release.
Sahar Shafqat, associate professor, predicted 294 electoral votes for Trump and 244
for Clinton with a Democrat-controlled Senate and a Republican house.
Eberly said that even though the college
professors were wrong in their predictions,
it did not have a dampening effect on their
teaching ability.
My job is not predicting elections, its
teaching political science, Eberly said.
This is just something we do that is fun.
For professional pollsters, though, the
singular Trump election had profound
repercussions.
Theyre going to have to ask about
their assumptions and methodology, Eberly said. This is going to be one heck of a
postmortem.
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By Guy Leonard
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The applicants seeking to build a business park in Great Mills have withdrawn
their bid to do so with the Department of
Land Use and Growth Management and
will not be a part of a public hearing set for
next week, county planning director Phil
Shire told The County Times Wednesday.
They are not ready, Shire said. But
they will reapply when they are.
The commission was set to meet on the
Cecils Mill Business Park project at their
Nov. 14 hearing. The meeting was originally set for Oct. 24 but was almost immediately continued to the later date.
A filled-to-capacity commissioner
chamber that Oct. night of residents who
would live near the proposed development
proved wary of the project, and were visibly stirred when told that the developer of
the project, JFT Great Mills, LLC through
its representatives Little Silences Rest, Inc.,
asked for the continuance.
Wayne Hunt, planner for Little Silences
Rest working on the project, said he wanted
to meet with residents at the nearby Cecils
Mill subdivision to hear their concerns and
answer their questions about the developments impact on their community.
Shire said the main reason for the continuance was mostly due to a lack of information from the State Highway Administra-
tion about whether the project was suitable

for initial concept site approval; this lack of
information made the developers application incomplete and Shire said the meeting
could not officially move forward without
that information.
Mr. Taylor [developer Wayne Taylor]
has the right to use his property as he wants
and thats what hes trying to do, Shire
said in a Tuesday interview. But we want
it to be compatible with the neighborhood.
The project is a combination of a
28,400-square foot, two-story office building at Great Mills Road and Pleasant Mill
Drive and a 54,-square foot assembly
warehouse.
The concerns of the residents were many,
including increases in traffic near an already heavily congested intersection during morning and evening rush hours.
John Angelotta, who has lived in the area
for just three months, said that residents
were still concerned about the impacts of
the project.
I didnt get a warm and fuzzy feeling
from the meeting, Angelotta said of a
Monday night meeting with a Hunt and the
community Its going to make it hellish
there for traffic.
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Seaman Vance Winecke
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sailor continues 74 years
of Seabee tradition
We Build, We Fight has been the motto of the U. S. Navys Construction Force,
known as the Seabees, for the past 74
years. Today, Leonardtown, Maryland native and a 2011 Leonardtown High School
graduate, Seaman Vance Winecke builds
and fights with the Navy on the Gulf Coast
and around the world as a member of the
Navy serving at Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport.
Gulfport is the command headquarters
that oversees all naval construction forces
based in the eastern half of the U.S. Land
for the Naval Construction Battalion Center
at Gulfport was acquired in April 1942, the
same year the Seabee name was adopted
for members of the Construction Battalions,
a clever play on the CB initials.
Winecke is responsible for mechanical
work on construction equipment.
The is a lot of opportunities to learn new
stuff in my job, said Winecke. You learn so
much working on new things that it gives you
the experience to problem solve later in life.
Seabees are some the hardest working
Sailors in the Navy, said Captain Cheryl M.
Hansen, NCBC commanding officer. They
are tough, bold, and ready, and they get the
job done. They build and fight in some of
the harshest and most hostile environments
in the world.
For the past 74 years Seabees have served

in all American conflicts. They have also
supported humanitarian efforts, using their
construction skills to help communities
around the world following earthquakes,
hurricanes and other natural disasters.
This command encourages everyone to
strive for excellence, said Winecke. All the
classes they give you makes it so everyone is
knowledgeable about a wide topic base.
Seabees around the world will take part in
a year-long celebration in 2017 to commemorate the groups 75-year anniversary. The
theme of the celebration is Built on History,
Constructing the Future.
Today, Seabees continue their innovative
traditions ensuring they always meet fastpaced challenges, according to Hansen.
Working with the Seabees and serving in
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leave to future sailors.
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member of the Maryland Police Training

and Standards Commission and the Maryland Correctional Training Commission.
Karen Kruger, Executive Director of the
MSA, said, Sheriff Camerons selection
for this position for a second time is an accomplishment that deserves recognition. I
am pleased that the MSA will benefit from
his experience and expertise during these
trying times for our law enforcement community. As President of the MSA, Sheriff
Cameron will exert statewide influence in
setting state of the art policy and training
standards for Maryland law enforcement.
She added, This position requires Sheriff Cameron to be actively involved and
knowledgeable at the state government level, which will enhance his ability to serve
the citizens of St. Marys County.
Local News
Sheriff Cameron was sworn in on September 14, 2016, at the Maryland Sheriffs
Association Annual Training Seminar in
Ocean City. Speaking to a room full of
distinguished guests, including Chiefs of
Police and Sheriffs who serve throughout
the State of Maryland, Sheriff-Elect Cameron remarked, The Chiefs and Sheriffs
are managing during difficult times, and
now more than ever our collaboration is
essential to the challenges our profession
faces. Thank you all for your service, your
sacrifices, and your dedication to a cause
bigger than us all.
The President of the MSA serves for a
one-year term.
From Jennifer Stone, Sheriffs Office PIO
Silent Angel Memorial

Sheriff Tim Cameron Selected Will Honor Homicide Victims
Pictured left to right: Sheriff Cameron, CFC Kristie Ardire, and Captain Merican.
as President of the Maryland

Sheriffs Association, Inc.
For the second time, St. Marys County
Sheriff Tim Cameron has been elected
by his peers as President of the Maryland
Sheriffs Association, Inc. (MSA). The
MSA promotes the fair and efficient administration of criminal justice throughout the State of Maryland by preserving
the Office of the Sheriff and by supporting
Marylands sheriffs in their efforts to carry
out their law enforcement, correctional and
judicial responsibilities fairly, efficiently

and in a professional manner.
As the president of the Board of Directors of the MSA, Sheriff Cameron will
represent the Association at various events,
conferences, and meetings throughout the
year. He will be a primary decision maker
regarding law enforcement policy and will
represent the MSA in Annapolis during the
General Assembly. He will also serve as a
The public is invited to attend the Fifteenth Annual Silent Angel Memorial,
which will be held on Sunday, November
27, 2016, at the Bay District Volunteer
Fire Department, 46900 South Shangri-La
Drive in Lexington Park, MD, 20653. The
program will begin at 6:00 p.m.
The Silent Angel Memorial was founded
in 2002 by Mrs. Eileen Bildman, after her
son Kevin was tragically murdered in St.
Marys County in November of 2001. During the ceremony, the families of homicide victims place an angel ornament on a
Christmas Tree, and the name of each vic-
tim is read. Each ornament has the name of

the victim, date of birth, and the date they
became a Silent Angel.
The hope has been to bring the community together for a memorial service that
provides comfort and support to the survivors of homicide. The foundation is nonprofit and is supported solely by the community and sponsored by the St. Marys
County Sheriffs Office.
To register or for more information visit,
https://smcsoangels.eventbrite.com. Registration is not required but encouraged.
From Jennifer Stone, Sheriffs Office PIO
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Calvert County
Commissioners Suspend
Planning Board Leaders
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The Calvert Board of County Commissioners last week voted in a divided decision to suspend both the chair and vice
chair of the countys planning commission,
accusing them of defying the county governments restrictions on its budget, denying due process in a zoning case by not
allowing it to go to public hearing and for
holding three separate executive sessions
without maintaining even the most basic
records for public review on the nature of
those meetings.
Only three out of five county commissioners, though, signed the orders suspending Maurice Lusby and W. Michael Phipps.
Commissioners Pat Nutter and Steve
Weems declined to sign the order.
County Attorney John Norris said that
the countys planning commission had essentially acted improperly so as to make
itself apart from the authority of county
government.
The planning commission feels that
they are overseers of the countys land use
policy they feel that they are independent, Norris said. They are not.
Norris said one of the main charges
against the planning commissions leadership goes back to a case heard in June
where the members were to hear a case of
a text amendment that would have allowed
drive-thru windows at certain establishments in rural-commercial (RC) zone.
The planning commission denied the
measure a public hearing as was required
under law, Norris said, tabling the discussion until the county approved its new zoning and comprehensive plan.
That plan is not slated for completion until sometime in the spring of 2018, Norris
said.
It got held up without being able to go
through due process, Norris said. Thats
regardless of whether its a good or bad text
amendment.
The commission also scuttled a joint
public hearing between themselves and the
county commissioners, Norris said, that
would have taken place in June regarding
another text amendment that would have
increased the allowable square footage of a
commercial building in town centers.
This had come to be known as the big
box text amendment.
Norris said an e-mail message from outside legal counsel for the planning commission, John Yacovelle, stated that the
planning commissioners had used an email chain to decide to cancel the June 14
scheduled meeting; this was done without
any public discussion or meeting.
Phipps had conducted this e-mail meeting, Norris said, between the other planning commissioners since Lusby had recused himself from the matter.
The commission also acted in defiance
of the commissioner boards restrictions on
its budget, spending 25 percent of its annual budget on legal fees in the first two
months of the year alone.
According to Marylands Land Use
Code, which governs the activities of planning commissions, such a body can appoint
employees deemed necessary for the work
it must do but expenditures are subject to
the approval of the governing legislative
body and the amount appropriated by it.
According to documents provided by
Norris from the planning commission,
Lusby has pushed back against what the
law firm of Cumberland and Ely, LLC, retained by the planning commission, illegal
restrictions on its operations.
The commission has even queried Attorney General Brian Froshs office regarding whether the county commissioners can
restrict their operations budget and also
weather they can dictate how much they
can spend on legal counsel.
They have even asked whether the
county attorney can represent the planning
commission and the county commissioners
if they are adverse to each other on an issue or issues?

Lusby said he would soon be making
a statement about his suspension but declined an immediate response.
At this time, I have no comment, Lusby said.
Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt said that one of the main points
of contention between the two bodies was
regarding the text amendment that would
allow so-called big box stores in town centers but he believed the problem was even
more fundamental than that.
Theyve had pretty much a free reign
from other boards, Slaughenhoupt said.
When we took office we let it be known
that we wanted an emphasis placed on
business-friendly growth in town centers.
Slaughenhoupt said the board took no
pleasure in suspending the chair and vice
chair.
But we felt we were compelled to do
so, Slaughenhoupt said.
Nutter would not comment on the allegations of the planning commission acting
against the open meeting laws of the state,
but said he wanted to know more.
He also said he believed that the two
boards should have worked their differences out.
I just think we couldve resolved this
a different way, Nutter told The Calvert
County Times. We picked out the chair
and the vice chair but we havent heard
from any of the other members of the planning commission.
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11-9-2016
Burglary to Motor Vehicle Unknown
suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole
property in the 47000 block of Devin Circle
in Lexington Park. DFC R. Steinbach is investigating the case. CASE# 57683-16
Theft An unknown suspect stole a victims wallet from a purse at the Food Lion
in Charlotte Hall. Deputy S. Shelko is investigating the case. CASE# 57782-16
11-3-2016
Burglary to Motor Vehicles Unknown
suspect(s) entered multiple motor vehicles
in the Academy Hills subdivision located
in Leonardtown. Dep. C. Ball is investigating the cases. CASE# 56868-16, 56842-16,
56831-16, 56826-16, 56815-16, 16816-16,
16804-16, 56796-16, 56782-16, 56795-16
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Burglary Unknown suspect(s) entered

a residence and stole property in the 23000
block of Woodland Acres Road in California. DFC A. Schultz is investigating the
case. CASE# 56823-16
11-4-2016
Assist Other Agency St. Marys County Sheriffs Office deputies assisted the
Maryland State Police with a disturbance
in the 27000 block of Mechanicsville Road.
CASE# 56921-16
Burglary to Motor Vehicle Unknown
suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle in the
22000 block of Hanover Drive in Leonardtown. Nothing appeared to stolen. Cpl.
J. Davis is investigating the case. CASE#
56876-16
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bill was discovered in the register at Cooks
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Residents can come to Building B, Room
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Student Advisory
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The Superintendents Student Leadership Advisory Council is made up of secondary students from each high school.
The council is facilitated by the Student
Member of the Board and other student
leaders. Representative students from each
grade level at each school were selected
by their principal to join the council. The
students are also members of the principals advisory group at their home school
and are expected to carry information back
and forth between these two groups. These
students play an important role in the decisions being made for the school system.
We held our first meeting on November 3,
2016, and follow-up meetings are scheduled
quarterly throughout the year culminating in a youth summit in the spring. Each
meeting three key areas will be addressed
based on the needs of students:
Leadership;
Communication; and
Student Interests
SSLAC Presentation for Nov 3 2016

At our first meeting, the agenda was:
Welcome and Purpose Setting
Why are we here? What do we hope to

accomplish?
Student Leadership What makes a
good leader? Who are you as a student
leader? What is the role of a student leader? What are your responsibilities?
Student Input Student Stress What
are your stressors? What causes the
stress? How do you deal with it?
Communication How do we best
communicate our efforts? Soliciting student input and ideas
Next Steps
Each meetings agenda is developed by
the steering committee led by the Student
Member of the Board.
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Seahawks Womens Swimmers

Lose Out To York College
The St. Marys College of Maryland
womens swim team (0-3, 0-2 CAC) were
defeated by York College of Pennsylvania
(3-0, 2-0 CAC) on Saturday afternoon in a
Capital Athletic Conference dual meet. The
Seahawks would have a strong showing despite the loss, earning six gold medals.
York (Pa.) 119, St. Marys (Md.) 86
How It Happened
- The Seahawks would walk away with
six gold medals five individuals and one
relay.- Senior captain Lizzie Straathof
(Bethesda, Md./Walter Johnson) would
earn the first nine points of the day in the 50
freestyle, clocking in a time of 25.92. She
would also take silver in the 100 freestyle
with a time of 56:51.- Straathof would
also anchor the winning 200 freestyle relay,
joining her teammates sophomores Rachel
Yates (Stevensville, Md./Kent Island) and
Samantha Schoenecker (Dallas, Texas/
Woodrow Wilson), and first-year Carolyn
Sutton (Laurel, Md./Laurel) with a time
of 1:45.07.- Sophomore Elizabeth Valenti
(Gaithersburg, Md./Quince Orchard) would
take gold in the 400 individual medley with
a time of 5:00.25.- Junior captain Rachel
Sonnenberg (Derwood, Md./Magruder)
topped her opponents in the 100 butterfly

with a final time of 1:04.46.- Sutton would
receive an individual gold medal in the 100
backstroke as she clocked a winning time
of 1:05.05 while first-year Angela Ross
(Perry Hall, Md./Perry Hall) placed third
(1:07.49).- Sophomore Hailley Baughman
(Lineboro, Md./Manchester Valley) would
show her speed in the 100 breaststroke,
earning nine points with a time of 1:12.60.The Seahawks would take home the silver
medal in the 200 medley relay. The relay
featured Ross, Baughman, Sonnenberg,
and Yates with a time of 1:58.63.- In the
1,000 freestyle, Valenti claimed a thirdplace finish in 11:37.52. She also gained
third in the 500 freestyle in 5:43.34.- Sonnenberg paced St. Marys in the 200 freestyle with a third-best time of 2:09.87 while
junior Emma Green (Bowie, Md./Elizabeth Seton) came in fourth (2:10.77).
Up Next for the Seahawks
- The Seahawks will travel to Frostburg
State University on Saturday, November 12
for a double-dual meet with University of
Pittsburgh at Bradford. The meet will begin at 1:00 p.m.
From St. Marys College of Maryland
The Tackle Box Fishing Report
By Ken and Linda Lamb

Special to The County Times
Trollers, lure casters, and bottom fishermen are enjoying plenty of rockfish action in the four to twelve pound (24 t0 32
inch) range. The Potomac and Patuxent
are chock full of chunky striped bass eager
to take bucktails, sassy shads, swimming
plugs, spoons and surgical eel lures. The
bay has plenty of rockfish at Cedar Point,
the Targets, Point No Point, the Middle
Grounds, Point Lookout and most everywhere else .
We have yet to hear of ocean run fish in
the 40 to 50 inch range, but some of the bigger fish caught so far have had sea lice. The
lice usually indicate ocean migrants, but
maybe the drought and warm water temps
have brought the lice to us.
The big fish may chose to come in late
as last year when only a few were caught
before the season end;but the local domestics were very plentiful, and that trend is
continuing.
Some bottom fishermen using cut bait
have caught some serious rockfish in the
Patuxent from Point Patience to Sandy
Point.
One of two big Redfish caught in last days

of Qctober in the Potomac
Jason Tomsaic and friends caught rockfish

casting lures near Cedar Point.
White perch are in the mouth of the

Patuxent at Drum Point, Sandy Point, and
Point Patience in the deeper holes at around
40 feet. They like shad darts tipped with
bits of bloodworm jigged on the bottom.
There were some big red drum still
hanging around this past week, and some
bluefish. These species will be driven south
with cold weather if and when we get any.
Michelle Cheoednik with her 11 pouind, 31

inch rock that took a cast Bomber Wind
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Election 2016
School Board Race

Ushers In Some Change
St. Marys Goes For Trump
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
In one night St. Marys County voters
changed the makeup of the school board to
a small degree but affirmed two long-time
members as worthy of continuing their work
there.
But county voters also rejected by a large
margin a proposed fundamental shift in
county government by coming out against
code home rule.
And like their sister Republican stronghold in Calvert, St. Marys voters came out
overwhelmingly in support of GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump, who went
on to a resounding electoral college victory
against Democrat nominee Hillary Clinton
in a race that defied all established political
convention and shook the ideological landscape of the nation.
President and Vice President

of the United States
J. Trump and Michael Pence,
Donald
Republican
U.S. Senator
Chris Van Hollen, Democratic

Representative in Congress District 5
Steny H. Hoyer, Democratic

Judge, Court of Appeals Circuit 5,
Clayton Greene Jr. continuance in office:
Yes
Judge, Court of Special Appeals At Large,
Dan Friedman. for continuation in office:
Yes
Judge, Court of Special Appeals Circuit 5, Timothy E.
Meredith for continuation in office:
Yes
Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 511 of the 2016 Legislative Session),
Appointments and Special Elections for Attorney General and Comptroller
For the Constitutional Amendment
Marylands electoral votes actually went

to the Clinton camp, but the strong GOP
showing for Trump here added to his strong
popular vote tally.
In the at-large school board race long-time
board member Cathy Allen retained her position with a strong showing against retired
teacher and athletic coach Chris Krush with
23,161 votes to Krushs 16,622.
Allen had been in District 2 but with redistricting she had to run for the at-large seat.
Im very honored that the people of St.
Marys County value the work I do and
showed it by voting for me, Allen said. I
want to continue to work for understanding,
transparency and sustainability.
She said she wanted to keep a close eye
on the budget to ensure that the board could
continue to pay for teacher salaries but also
meet all its other obligations, like pensions.
Its a tough balancing act but its one we
always have to consider, Allen said.
In the District 2 race Jim Davis handily won against Justin Fiore by a 9,338-vote
margin; Davis won 23,229 votes compared
to Fiores 13,891 votes.
Were thrilled, Davis said of his victory
Tuesday night. But now weve got a lot of
work to do.
I want to take a hard look at the budget
and make sure we have adequate funding for
teachers and teachers assistants.
Fiore said he called to congratulate Davis
on his victory.
I think hell do just fine on the board,
Fiore said. The vote is the vote.
Mary Washington again won her seat on
the board in District 4 running unopposed;
she is set for another term that should bring
her to 20 years on the elected school board.
She won 35,735 votes with 776 write-in
votes in opposition, unofficial election results
from the St. Marys County Board of Elections showed.
I will do my utmost to collaborate with
all the stakeholders to ensure that St. Marys
County public schools are the best, Washington said. Im honored to serve.
Voters also resoundingly rejected code
home rule with 23,303 voters denying county commissioners the ability to enact more
local laws without approval from the state
legislature in Annapolis. 15,632 voted for the

proposal.
The measure came as a proposal from
county commissioners, who complained that
local laws that were needful were not being
enacted in Annpolis because delegates and
senators outside the county were put in a
position to decide on issues like zeroing out
the countys personal property tax rates for
businesses.
Still, in the week before early voting, Commissioner Todd Morgan came out against
code home rule, saying it was essentially an
expansion of government that as a Republican he could not support.
The entire Commissioner of St. Marys
County board is Republican.
The rejection of code home rule also appears to put on hold any moves to bring the
countys water and sewer authority under
county government; Commissioner Mike
Hewitt had stated in the weeks leading up
to the election that going to code home rule
could facilitate such a merger.
But others had concerns that the county
taking over MetCom would be another expansion of government and would make all
county residents essentially pay to support
just about 17,000 MetCom customers.
St. Marys voters came in equally as strong
for nationwide races and voted in favor of
Del. Kathy Szeliga in her bid against Congressman Chris Van Hollen to become U.S.
senator, but Van Hollen won resoundingly
statewide by nearly a two-to-one margin to
become the states newest senator.
Locally Szeliga won 26,395 votes to Van
Hollens 16,338.
Likewise, local voters also came out in
support more for GOP District 5 congressional candidate Mark Arness but in a much
tighter race with entrenched U.S. Rep. Steny
Hoyer, who earned 20,502 votes to Arness
23,060.
When it came to voting for Donald Trump,
St. Marys Republicans came out in force,
giving the GOP candidate and now president
elect 26,889 votes compared to Democrats
15,786 ballots for the Clinton/Kaine ticket.
Local Results
Board of Education At Large
Cathy Allen
Board of Education District 2
Jim Davis
Board of Education District 4
Mary M. Washington
Code Home Rule
Against Adoption
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QUILTS OF VALOR
Feature Story 17
Nationwide Network of Volunteers

Honoring Veterans
By David Spigler
Contributing Writer
Blue Star mom Catharine Roberts began
the Quilts of Valor Foundation [QOVF] in
2003 at her home in Seaford, Delaware during her son Nathans deployment to Iraq.
Her sons service inspired her to come up
with a means to welcome returning troops,
including her son, to ensure they knew and
felt the love and gratitude of our grateful
citizens, unlike the treatment or lack thereof, shown our military members returning
home from the Vietnam War years ago.
Ms. Roberts came upon this idea while
sitting in her sewing room following a
dream she had of a man sitting on the side
of his bed huddled and shaking. Upon placing a quilt over his shoulders, this act provided a calming and comforting influence.
This dream spawned her into taking action
upon realization this might be a means of
easing fear. After some thought, she decided she wanted to link up quilt top makers with machine quilters throughout the
country in an effort to produce and award
a healing quilt to every returning service
man and woman touched by war. These
awarded quilts became known as Quilts of
Valor and became recognized as a symbol
from our grateful Nation and as a reminder
of our appreciation for our precious military
personnels service.
At first the quilts were made and sent
overseas to Kandahar and the front line to
be placed on the stretchers of our wounded
members. In time it was decided to extend
these comforting quilts to all returning service members that felt the pain of war whether in Desert Storm, Iraq, or Afghanistan.
Cathariness idea swept across the country and expanded to the point where these
patriotic wraps are now awarded to all deserving veterans touched by war no matter
the conflict or declared war they were a part
of. These lifetime awards, stitched by hun-
dreds of volunteers in almost every state, are

created with love, prayers, and thoughts for
healing all wounds, both physical and mental, that result from the experiences gained
in serving our country.
The mission of QOVF is to cover all veterans and service members touched by war
with a comforting and healing quilt. It is a
fully established non-profit 501[c] organization dedicated to supporting our veterans.
Since its start in 2003, Catharines original
idea has been the catalyst for the creation
and awarding of 148,800 quilts. These
wonderful tokens of gratitude are produced
completely by volunteers; each a different
and beautifully sewed creation, replete with
patriotic red, white and blue colored scenes
and symbols. Surprisingly, these quilts are
valued at $250 to $350 each given the costs
for the materials, the number of man hours
to produce, and the expenses for shipping.
Here in Maryland, many of these beautiful symbols have been presented to our
veterans at the Charlotte Hall Veterans
Home. A recent presentation was made to
a WWII hero who resides there. And several members of the Maryland State Police
have been recipients as well in an effort to
acknowledge their military service prior to
becoming Maryland Troopers. There have
been a large number of presentations made
to the members of the Vietnam Association
based in Silver Spring. During June of 2015
and 2016, more than 45 Vietnam vets were
awarded these Quilts of Valor at ceremonies conducted at the Vietnam Wall Memorial in Washington, DC.
We are privileged to have a retired military couple who spend six months here
in Solomons each year and have been involved with QOVF since 2010. Retired
Navy Chief Aviation Electronics Technician
Gerry Lague and his beautiful wife Sylvia,
These Quilters represent more than 10,000 volunteers nationwide who have produced by hand almost
150,000 of these beautiful patriotic quilts that have been awarded to our veterans since 2003
pictured on the cover, have produced

more than 60 quilts
and have personally
presented 50 of these beautiful creations
themselves. They have thoroughly enjoyed
this work since meeting a retired Air Force
couple here at the Solomons Navy Recreation Center six years ago. This couple,
James and Joan Wobbleton from Murrells
Inlet, South Carolina, head up the Myrtle
Beach Shore Birds of South Carolina group
of quilters; at this time there are over 150
members within their organization spread
over several States in addition to Maryland.
This South Carolina group of great citizens
is responsible for awarding more than 985
quilts over the past six years.
When not enjoying life here in the Land
of Pleasant Living, Gerry and Sylvia
winter over at their home in Florida near
Sarasota. They may be returning here full
time next year as they have strong ties to
Southern Maryland. Originally from New
Hampshire where they grew up, they first
arrived in St. Marys County in 1966 when
the Navy gave them orders to Naval Air Station Patuxent River. They enjoyed travelling
around the world during Gerrys 20 years in
the Navy. He served on at least five aircraft
carriers prior to his assignment to Pax. One
of their most interesting assignments involved a five year tour on the White House
staff as an electronics technician aboard
President Eisenhowers Presidential yacht,
the Barbara Ann and President Kennedys
Honey Fitz. Upon his retirement at Pax in
1973, they remained in St. Marys County
for ten more years before moving back to
New Hampshire, then settling in Florida
in 2000. But their heart seems to be here as
they have come back to camp in Solomons
each year since 2001.
This young at heart
couple have thoroughly
immersed themselves in
these volunteer efforts.
They have been a team
for over 58 years of married life and have three
children Deborah, Mark
and Paul that provided
them with seven grandchildren and a grandchild.
They have always been
involved in their community in many activities
and programs. Gerry is
good with his hands and
enjoys carving old fashioned Santa Clauses. He
even became involved in
carving a nine and a half
foot statue of the Risen
Christ that is now placed
over the altar of a church
in Parrish,Florida.
As members of QOVF,
they are actively engaged
A recent presentation of a Quilt of Valor to a Marine

Staff Sergeant just back from deployment
whether in Maryland or Florida in producing these beautiful quilts. Gerry does all the
measuring and cutting and Sylvia does all
the sewing. Together they decide on the designs. Much of the material is donated, but
they have purchased material and paid for
shipping as necessary. The making of a quilt
is no easy task. First and foremost, a Quilt
of Valor is not a blanket. It consists of three
parts and is held together by manystitches:
The top layer is made with many colors, shapes, and fabrics representing
many communities and individuals.
The batting, also called the filler, is
the center for warmth. It represents
the hope that the quilt will bring
warmth, peace, and healing to the
individual chosen to receive it.
The backing is the strength that supports the other layers. It represents
the strength of the recipient, the support of his or her family, our community, and our Nation.
Each stitch holds the layers together
and represents the love, gratitude,
and even sometimes the tears of the
makers.
* Finally the binding and the Quilt of
Valor label is added with name of the
person to whom the quilt is awarded.
Gerry and Sylvia will often surprise an
individual with the awarding of one of these
iconic quilts made from their handiwork.
Each quilt is formally presented after the
chosen recipient has been thoroughly vetted. It comes with a speech with all present standing at attention. The individual is
then wrapped in the quilt and photographs
are taken of the ceremony. A formal citation
and the spoken words Thank you for your
service, your sacrifice, and welcome home
is presented along with the quilt and a blue
field with white stars pillow case for storage. Gerry and Sylvia derive great pleasure
and enjoyment from seeing the happy faces
of the surprised recipients, many who had
no idea of what was in store for them. They
state to see their faces is worth all the effort
that goes into making one of these beautiful
quilts for these people, especially those who
served in Vietnam.
There are many fine members of this
great organization who daily do good things
for our Veterans; the Lagues are but two of
these unsung heroes. This Veterans Day, be
sure to thank a veteran for his or her service.
Remember, Freedom is not free. It comes
at a price.
If you know of a deserving individual who
served during a combat era and would like to
nominate either him or her, go to Quilts of Valor
Foundation.org. For more information on the
Quilts Of Valor program, contact James and
Joan Wobbleton at jandj.wobbleton@qovf.org.
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Dorothy Marie Wise

Dorothy Marie
Wise, 96, of Avenue, MD died on
Sunday, November
6, 2016 at St. Marys
Nursing Center in
Leonardtown, MD.
She was born on
May 13, 1920 in
Washington, D.C.
to the late Edward
E. Evans and Agnes
Violet Russell.
Dorothy married her beloved husband,
Bernard Anthony Wise in 1939. Together
they celebrated over 43 wonderful years of
marriage before his passing in 1982. She
was a devoted wife and loving mother. She
was an excellent cook who prepared many
delicious family meals and was famous
for her fried apple sandwiches. The family always looked forward to going home
for Sunday dinners. She and her husband
enjoyed travelling to Florida in February
every year to visit her sister. Her favorite
pastime was going out to dance with her
husband and friends.
She is survived by her children, Barbara
Quade (Raymond) of Mechanicsville, MD,
Thomas D. Wise of Brandywine, MD, Bernard Eldridge Wise (Pat) of Dallas, TX,
John Edward Wise (Barbara) of Colonial

Beach, VA, and Joseph David Wise of
Hollywood, MD; her son-in-law, Wayne
Cheseldine; nine grandchildren; 10 great
grandchildren; and many extended family and friends. In addition to her parents
and husband, she is also preceded in death
by her daughter, Janice Cheseldine and
her siblings, Mary Lorraine Lewis, Agnes
Elizabeth Betty Wolfe, and John Patrick
Evans.
Family will receive friends for Dorothys
Life Celebration on Thursday, November
10, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with
a Funeral Service celebrated by Reverend
Raymond Schmidt at 12 p.m., at Brinsfield
Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood
Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment
will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens in
Leonardtown, MD.
Serving as pallbearers will be Michael
Quade, Brad Quade, Wesley Wise and
Scott Cheseldine.
Honorary pallbearers will be the
granddaughters.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad,
P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
In Remembrance
Conrad Dean
Chapman, Sr.
Conrad
Dean
Chapman, Sr., 83
of Mechanicsville,
MD died November
3, 2016 at MedStar
St. Marys Hospital
in
Leonardtown,
MD, surrounded by
his loving family.
Born August 13,
1933 in Pennsylvania, he was the son of
the late Alger Chapman and Ruth Diven
Chapman.
In May 1951, Conrad married his beloved wife, Verna Chapman, in Kentucky.
Together they celebrated over 65 wonderful
years of marriage. He was employed over
30 years at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as a Print Shop Supervisor
until his retirement. He and his wife enjoyed camping at the state parks and on Sky
Line Drive. They were members of a motorcycle club and often took camping trips
with their friends. He was an avid sports
fan, especially the Washington Redskins,
the Kentucky Wildcats, and the Washington Nationals. He enjoyed gardening, golf,
and dining out. His family was his greatest
pride and joy.
In addition to his beloved wife, Verna,
he is also survived by his children, Conrad Dean Chapman, Jr and Victoria Phoebus (Scott) of Upper Marlboro, MD; his
brother, Gerald Chapman (Dreama); his
grandchildren, Conrad Dean Chapman III,
Heather Marie Chapman and Shane Ashley
Emerson; several great grandchildren; and
many extended family and friends. He is
preceded in death by his parents.
Family will received friends on Monday, November 7, 2016 from 1:00 to 2:00
p.m., with a Memorial Service celebrated
by Reverend Joe Orlando at 2:00 p.m., at
Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Interment
will be held at a later date.
Donations may be made to the Hospice
of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown,
MD 20650 and Mechanicsville Volunteer
Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
William Bill Edward

Scarafia
William Bill Edward Scarafia, 67, died
Monday, October 24, 2016 at Georgetown
University Hospital in Washington, DC following surgery.
Bill leaves behind his son, James Scarafia, his daughter, Kristen (Mike) Brown,
his brother, Paul (Sharleen) Scarafia, his
sister, Judy (Dean) Murphy, and four
grandchildren.
Bill was born and raised in Buffalo, New
York, the son of the late William and Eileen Scarafia, and graduated from Empire
State College in Buffalo. He had three
jobs in his life. The first was for 18 years
as a manager at MPS, Inc. in Buffalo. Bill
then became the Executive Director of the
Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce in
Cheektowaga, NY, leaving that position in
2002 to become President/CEO of the St.

Marys County Chamber of Commerce. In
2008, Bill was named as Maryland Chamber of Commerce Executive of the Year.
He retired from the St. Marys Chamber in
June 2016.
Bill had a deep love for St. Marys
County, but he also had a great passion for
theater. He was a former president of The
Newtowne Players in Lexington Park, MD
and was involved in every aspect of NTP
onstage, backstage, and in leadership roles.
The family will receive friends at Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2016, followed by a memorial
service at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests
that contributions be made in Bills name
to The Newtowne Players, PO Box 1491,
Lexington Park, MD 20653.
Virginia Anne Strain

Virginia
Anne
Strain, Ginny, 85,
of Lexington Park,
MD and Solomons,
MD formerly from
Bushwood,
MD,
passed away on
October 30, 2016
in Solomons, MD.
Born on January
31, 1931, she was
the daughter of the late Ada Katherine
Goldsborough Knott, and Joseph Ambrose Knott. Ginny was the loving wife
of the late Robert David Strain whom she
married on December 26, 1958 in Sacred
Heart Catholic church Bushwood, MD and
who preceded her in death on March 18,
2000. Ginny is survived by her children:
Michael D. Strain (Pamela) of Nanjemoy,
MD, Patrick R. Strain (Dawn) of La Plate,
MD, Anne E. Finson (Warren Fianc) of
Brandywine, MD, and 4 grandchildren.
Siblings Catherine Brown, Agnes Mac
Rae, Leonard Knott and Margaret Bridget.
She was preceded in death by her siblings;
Joseph Knott, Aloysius Knott, Dorothy
Bowles, and Barbara Hickey. She graduated from Margaret Brent High School in
Helen, MD, and moved from St. Marys
County, MD to Solomons, MD in 2004.
Ginny was the 1st. employee at W.R. Blairs
Jewelry, she was a jewelry retail specialist
for over 20 years, retiring in 1994. Ginny
was a member of the Immaculate Heart of
Mary Catholic Church since 1958 and Lexington Park Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary from 1960 to 1964.
The family will receive friends on
Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 9:00AM
10:00AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral
Service will follow at 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father Michael
Sajnog officiating. Interment will follow in
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery Lexington Park, MD. Pallbearers will
be: Michael Strain, Patrick Strain, Warren
Carter, Robert Finson, Ethan Strain, and
Bob Finson. Honorary Pallbearers will be:
Ronald Mac Rae, Leonard Knott and Lester Bridget. Contributions may be made
to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
Church 22375 Three Notch Road Lexington Park, MD 20653.
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LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF MORLYN ELIZABETH HAWKINS
FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO MORLYN ELIZABETH WOODLAND
In the Circuit Court for St. Marys County, Maryland
Case No.: C-16-1468
The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which
she seeks to change her name from Morlyn Elizabeth Hawkins to Morlyn
Elizabeth Woodland. The petitioner is seeking a name change because:
I have attended school, I have paid taxes as Morlyn Elizabeth
Woodland all my adult life.
Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 11th
day of December, 2016. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and
served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to
file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by
default or the granting of the relief sought.
A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of
general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to
file an objection.
JOAN W. WILLIAMS,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for
St. Marys County Maryland
11-10-16
A Letter to the Editor

Community Thank You
The St. Marys County Branch NAACP
#7025 takes this opportunity to thank all
who made our Freedom Fund Gala and
70th Anniversary Celebration a tremendous
success. It was held on October 8, 2016
at the Leonardtown Fire Department Social Hall. Our theme was Persevering
Through It All and we are proud to boast
that we have been serving the citizens of St.
Marys County for 70 years.
We honored people who were and are
actively involved in helping others in our
schools and community achieve success
. Honorees awarded posthumously for
Community Service were Louise Austin
Kelly, who advocated for full school integration in St. Marys County during the
1960 Civil Rights Movement and Clarence
Leo Young first African American to serve
on the St. Marys County Board of Education who was also elected as vice president.
Receiving the award for Persevering in
Education were, Dr. Curtis Alston, former
principal of Lexington Park Elementary
School and co- founder of the Gentlemens
Club now called Gentlemen on a Mission;
Ramona Smith, retired Career Advisor at
Great Mills High School, mentoring students in career development, financial planning and securing financial aid; and Robin
Willis, Career Liaison at Great Mills High
School with a focus on career counseling and helping low income minority first
generation students get into college. The
award for Persevering in the Arts, Education and History went to Merideth Taylor,
professor emerita of theater and dance at St,
Marys College of Maryland who recently
wrote and directed the documentary focusing on the desegregation of Great Mills
High School. The title is With All Deliberate Speed: One High Schools Story.
We thank our keynote speaker Tanya
Hughes, Olympian, businesswoman,
breakthrough coach and motivational
speaker who is a graduate of Great Mills

High School; guest speakers, Guffrie
Smith, member and former president of
the Maryland State Board of Education and
Trisch Smith, graduate of Great Mills High
School and Executive Vice President &
Managing Director of Diversity and Inclusion Edelman Communication and Marketing Firm.
Our sponsors, advertisers and patrons
were: Compliance Corporation, Lott Enterprises of Maryland, Steve and Francine
Dove Hawkins, G.C.G.C. Fair Corporation
McDonalds, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Nu Zeta Omega Chapter, Community Bank of the Chesapeake, SMECO,
MedStar St. Marys Hospital, Miles and
Chesely Consulting, Miles Trucking, The
Rita Frederick Family, The Newkirk Family, Restoration Free Gospel Church, Lott
Enterprises of Maryland, Inc. Scholarship Foundation Briscoe Tonic Funeral
Home, College of Southern Maryland,
The Thompson Family, St. Marys River
Watershed Association, Fitzgerald Auto
Mall, Taylor Gas Co., Mike Hewitt County
Commissioner, Lawrence Locksmith Service, St. Josephs Community Center, JDF
Home Improvements, LLC, Tom Hodges
Auto, Coopers Bail Bond Service, Dees
Shear Perfection, Allstate Financial Duke
May IV, Breeze Away Travel, LLC, Dyson
Building Center, No Limits Catering, Roy
Dyson, Steve, Thurman, Lawrence and
Carolyn Chase, Jehnell, Jerome, and Jahnae Linkins, Good Earth Natural Food Co
and McKays Food Store. Special thanks
to Roy Johnson, Adrianne Dillahunt, Mya
Hall, the Leonardtown Fire Department
staff , auxiliary and Washington Printing
and Design for their outstanding service.
Andrea Bowman (President)
National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People
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Leonardtown First Friday

Shares & Cares
Thank you to everyone who joined us
for our November 4th First Friday event,
Grateful Harvest/Share the Bounty. Participating businesses donated a portion of
their Friday sales and hosted collection
boxes at their shops to accept cash donations for the local Soup Kitchen.
Funds gathered will be donated to
Loaves & Fishes located right here in
Leonardtown. Operated by an all-volunteer staff through the First Saints Community Church. Loaves & Fishes served over
12,000 meals last year to those in need,
Loaves & Fishes relies solely on donations
to continue providing hot meals and pantry items for children, seniors, and families
who would otherwise go hungry. Collection boxes will remain in the stores for the
rest of the month for ongoing fundraising.
We thank all of the shops and restaurants
who stayed open late to be part of our special event and to our First Friday fans and
new friends who come out every month to
shop, dine, attend gallery receptions, and
visit Leonardtown. Special thanks to our
Platinum Level Sponsors, Marrick Homes,
Quality Built Homes, and the Winegardner Auto Group, whose generous support makes First Friday and other events,
possible.
Our next First Friday event will be December 2nd from 5 to 8 p.m., Keep the
Cheer Here with lots of great specials and
deals to be announced soon. Make Leonardtown your Special Place to be every
First Friday. We look forward to seeing
you soon!
From Leonardtown Business Association
Meet the Flying Needles

By Holly Zegalia
Contributing Writer
Three days a week you can find a group
of ladies working as a team. They call
themselves the Flying Needles. They started a few years ago at the Southern branch
of the Calvert County library on Tuesdays.
They quickly learned they needed more
time together and now meet at the Lusby
Starbucks on Wednesday mornings and
Thursday afternoons. They meet, chat
about life, knit/crochet/embroider/quilt,
and above all provide support.
Wendy Mitchell is the leader of the
Flying Needles which now has over 50
members from all over Calvert County,
a few other states and even members
who are in the military
and stationed overseas.
Mrs. Mitchell started the
group with 2 other friends
switching homes. They
quickly moved to the gazebo outside of the Lusby
Starbucks. After bystanders asked about the group
they started at the library
for those who worked. Not
wanting to lose the daytime members they decided to meet Wednesday and
Thursday at Starbucks too.
Once a month they
have a birthday celebration where every member
with a birthday that month
gets a card and theres a
sweet treat to share. When
a member falls on hard
times, they are there to help
provide support. It could be
meals, gift cards for parking or just hugs to know
someone is there. But they
do so much more.
Each year the group works to support

others in need. They work with several
charity groups to help around the country.
Flying Needles does charity work for several reasons. As a community, I think we
need to do outreach to help others. said
Mrs. Mitchell. We all know someone that
has gone through one of the charities we
help, whether ourselves, family or friends
and we would want someone to help them.
The biggest projects are blanket making.
Each year the ladies work together to make
squares for Warm Up America. Warm Up
America receives knit or crochet squares
that are sewn together and the blankets are
distributed to homeless around America.
While working on those squares the ladies make more squares and their leader,
Wendy Mitchell then sees them together
for Aydens Foundation of Hope. The work
for Aydens Foundation of Hope has special meaning to the Flying Needles as Mrs.
Mitchell knows the family personally. The
goal is for the blankets to be auctioned off
and the proceeds go to families who are
grieving the loss of a child.
Flying Needles also makes at least one
blanket a year for the Red Cross. These
blankets are also made of squares from different members but are specialized as they
are made only in red, white and blue.
Flying Needles hearts do not stop with
just their blankets though. Each year they
also provide chemo caps to a Hospice
group and this year are talking about adding NICU blankets to their missions.
Flying Needles meets every week, can
be found on Facebook and love to have new
members to help. If you need to learn to
knit or crochet, any of the ladies are happy
to help.
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2016 Leonardtown
Veterans Day Parade
Parking and Shuttles
Once again the Leonardtown Veterans
Day Parade will provide free parking and
shuttle service for the November 11 event.
Parking for spectators will be located at
the St. Marys County Governmental Center on Route 245/Hollywood Road and the
St. Marys County Fairgrounds on Route
5/Point Lookout Road. Shuttles from each
location will run from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Spectator shuttles will drop off at the corner of
Washington Street and Shadrick Street, between the Verizon Building and the Olde
Towne Pub. Return trips will pick up from
the same location.
Parade participants (those individuals and groups marching in the parade)
should park at Leonardtown Middle School
on Route 5/Point Lookout Road and take
the shuttle to St. Marys Ryken High
School. These shuttles will run from 8
a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Return shuttles will pick
up at the St. Marys County Courthouse

on Courthouse Drive and run until 1 p.m.
For safety reasons, parade organizers and
safety officials want to stress to parents that
they plan their timing accordingly for using
the shuttles and to not drop their children
off at St. Marys High School or on Route 5
across from the high school.
The Commissioners of Leonardtown
and the Commissioners of St. Marys
County wish to thank the generous donors,
partners, sponsors, St. Marys County
Fairgrounds, St. Marys County Public
Schools, the Center for life Enrichments,
St. Marys County Department of Public
Works and Transportation, Southern Maryland Express, the Spring Dell Center, Inc.,
St. Marys Ryken High School, PAE, Millison Management and Carter Transportation for their generous support of the Veterans Day Parade.
SkillsUSA Chapter Sponsoring

Bulldog Coffee Fundraiser
The SkillsUSA chapter at the Dr. James
A. Forrest Career and Technology Center
in Leonardtown, MD is fundraising with
School Spirit Coffee, who have provided
the school with their own private label
coffee. As a supplement to their Bulldog
Coffee brochure sales, the chapter is also
participating in the companys online sales
program.
You can support the Bulldog Coffee fundraiser by ordering coffee and other products online from www.creativecoffees.
com. When you get to the checkout process, there will be a section that says, Enter Promo Code. At that point, you need
to enter the Forrest Centers code: FCTC.
The products you order will be shipped directly to you. The Forrest Centers SkillsUSA chapter will receive 30% profit from all
online sales that use their code. The code is
good for orders from now until December
31, 2016.
All proceeds from the Bulldog Coffee
fundraiser will benefit the Forrest Centers
SkillsUSA chapter, which is among the
most successful in the state. They must annually fundraise over $25,000 to cover the
cost of leadership training, chapter activities and regional, state & national competitions. For more information about SkillsUSA, go to: www.skillsusa.org.
Game On at HSMCs Hearth and Home

Give your post-Thanksgiving kitchen
a break; round up the family for a visit to
Historic St. Marys City (HSMC) and learn
what kind of meat was considered local
game and how it was cooked. This hearth
and home event is a lively exploration of
17th-century wild game and games of the
time period.
Hearth and Home will take place on November 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
At HSMCs Hearth and Home event, we
invite you to watch demonstrations in various methods of 17th-century hearth cooking and preservation while discovering
how the colonists might have enjoyed what
little leisure time they had. Lend a hand
grinding corn, play a game or two, and take

home a free recipe booklet so your family
can re-create foods Marylands first citizens would have enjoyed.
All activities are included in general admission to the museum: $10.00 adult; $9.00
senior; $6.00 children age 6-18; and free to
ages 5 years and younger, and to Friends
members.
Bring a non-perishable food item for the
Southern Maryland Food Bank and enjoy a
$1 discount.
For more information, contact (240) 8954990, (800) SMC-1634, or info@hsmcdigshistory.org
St. Marys County Sheriffs Office

Hosting Child Passenger Seat
Safety Checks
The St. Marys County Sheriffs Office will host child passenger safety seat
checks on Thursday, November 17, 2016,
from 3 pm until 6 pm at the Lexington Park
Volunteer Rescue Squad, located at 21685
FDR Blvd in Lexington Park, MD. Certi-
fied technicians will check your childs car

seat for proper installation and car seat use.
To schedule a FREE appointment contact the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office
at 301-475-4040.
Pet of the Week

Meet Elijah
My name is Elijah and I was likely
born in 2011. I was probably somebodys pet but somehow I ended up in
the woods near an FCR member who
trapped me and got me to the vet for
some much needed care. I was neutered and dewormed and got the medicine I needed for an upper respiratory
infection. I mustve been on my own
for quite awhile because I was very
skinny and very frightened of people at
first. But, now I am healthy again. Ive
gained weight and all my incredibly
beautiful fur has fluffed out and I have
learned to play again. I was a good big

brother to all the kittens at my foster
moms house, too. You could foster-toadopt me so we can find out that I will
be a good fit in your home, too, and then
we can be forever friends. I know how
much I would like that!
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Calendars
Community
Calendar
Month Long
Nature Discovery Time
(Greenwell Foundation, 25420 Rosedale
Manor Lane, Hollywood)
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Give your child the chance to discover the
joys of the natural world with new friends!
You and your child are invited to meet us
at the Greenwell Foundation, every Tuesday morning, for outdoor discoveries and
learning, from September to May. Up to 6
years oldNo prior registration required.
$5 per child (free for children 2 and under). Registration not required. Children
attend with their adult. Visit us online at
greenwellfoundation.org/nature-discovery-time/. Phone: 301.373.9775. We may be
walking up to a half mile and back so we
can explore and learn from different habitats. All trails are stroller accessible.
Bingo Every Saturday at Mother
Catherine Academy
(33883 Chaptico Road Mechanicsville)
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT BINGO! Doors open
at 5 p.m.. Early Birds start at 6:30 p.m..
Regular Games start at 7:00 p.m.. $10 admission (includes one regular book). Progressive Money Ball! Door prizes. Concessions: Weekly specials along with regulars
Pizza, Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers, Hot
dogs and French Fries. We are located on
Route 238 Chaptico Road just one mile
off of Route 5. Call 301-884-3165 for more
information. Visit our website www.mothercatherine.org for Jackpot and Moneyball
update.
Bingo - Am. Leg. Post 82, La Plata
(6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata)
7 to 10 p.m.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will
hold smoke-free BINGO Thursdays with
early birds beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post
82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Doors
open 6 p.m.. Call (301) 934-8221. PUBLIC
WELCOME.
Line Dance Lessons
(Hotel Charles - 15110 Burnt Store Rd,
Hughesville)
Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Free line dance lessons taught by the
Southern Maryland Boot Scooters. Beginner lessons 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.. Intermediate lessons 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m..
Thursday November 10
Veterans Circle Celebration
Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905 Chancellors Run Rd.
9:30 - 10:30 a.m
Commemorate Veterans Day with everyone at Loffler Senior Activity Center.
Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, for more
information.
Lions Club Peace Poster Artists
Reception
(Lexington Park Library,
5:00 - 7:00 p.m)
Come meet the young artists who submitted posters for the first round of competition for the annual Lions Club International
Peace Poster Contest. Their posters are
on display at the Lexington Park Library,
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To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
where there will be an artists reception

Thursday, November 10, at 5 p.m. Well
be announcing the first round winners that
evening. Please join us for the celebration. Call 301-863-2561 or email djdavis@
md.metrocast.net for more information.
CSM Main Stage Theatre: Pinocchio
(College of Southern Maryland, 8730
Mitchell Road, La Plata, Fine Arts
Building,)+7:30 p.m.
This is the classic tale of the wooden puppet who wants to be a real boy. $15 adults,
$12 military/seniors/youth. bxoffc@csmd.
edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/Arts.
Friday November 11
Schools Out Day Camp: Pet- Inspired
Art
(Annemarie Sculpture Garden & Art)
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
For grades K-5.
Join us for a day of fur, feathers, and fins!
Lets explore the Pets art exhibit in the Annmarie art gallery and make our own petinspired art. Well learn about famous artists inspired by their own pets and create
unique artwork in similar styles. Dress for
a mess, bring a lunch and a water bottle,
and join us! Registration required. Must
complete an Emergency Form for each student PRIOR to the class date. To register,
visit www.annmariegarden.org.
Womans Club of St. Marys County,
Inc. Clothing Drive
(Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department)
10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
The purpose of this fund-raiser is to raise
money for the Clubs scholarship fund. The
organization awards at least two scholarships annually to county students who
demonstrate financial need and academic
excellence.
The Womans Club will receive money for
every pound collected. The clothing is sent
to impoverished areas around the world.
Accepted items: clothing and shoes, handbags, belts, backpacks, hats, scarves, briefcases, gloves, ties, blankets, tablecloths,
bed linen, draperies, curtains, pillows,
towels, small rugs, quilts, comforters and
non-glass pots and pans. All types of toys,
stuffed animals and bicycles of all size are
also accepted.
All items should be put into 30 gallon
tightly tied plastic bags, with the exception
of hard toys that should be put into boxes.
Donations are tax deductible and a receipt
will be provided. Call either Betty Currie
at 301 373-4816 or Carole Romary at 301
863-6969 for more information.
CSM: Main Stage Theatre: Pinocchio
Building,)
2:00 p.m.
6th Annual Leonards Grant Jingle
Mingle
(Leonards Grant Clubhouse,
Leonardtown),
5:00 p.m.
6th Annual Leonards Grant Jingle Mingle
Homemade Craft / Vendor Open House.
Experience the ease of shopping this holiday season with quality products without
the hassle of the malls! Bring a donation for
the Outreach Program and receive a ticket
for a chance to win a fabulous prize!!! Donations include monetary, non-perishable
food items, toiletries and cleaning supplies.
There will be RAFFLES and SILENT
AUCTIONS!
Quarter Auction Benefit
(La Plata Volunteer Fire Department)
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Join us for a vendor quarter auction to support the lifesaving work of the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department!
Over 100 items for winners to select
fromover 15 different companies will be
on hand with new, quality items for you to
win for only quarters! Raffles and concessions will also be available.
Not sure how to play? No problem! Well
show you how to play. Enjoy fast paced
fun in a relaxed setting while supporting a
great cause.
For info or reservations, call Valerie at 240416-4224 or email vaseward@yahoo.com
Elks (No Limit) Texas Holdem Tournament
(St Marys County Elks Lodge, 45779 Fire
Department Lane, Lexington Park)
7:00 p.m.
$60 Buy in = 6500 chips
Sign up by 6:45 and receive an additional
500 chips, optional $5 add-on and receive
1,000 chips. Total Starting Stack could be
8000 chips. Top ten percent places paid and
there will be food and Beverage are available for purchase
Cash games will start as soon as there are
enough players that are interested.
Holdem : $1- $2 no limit
Omaha Hi/Lo : $.50$1 no limit
Saturday, November 12
CSM: Main Stage Theatre: Pinocchio
Building)
2:00 p.m.
St. Pauls Christmas Bazaar
(37707 New Market Turner Rd.
Mechanicsville)
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join St. Pauls Lutheran Church for our annual Christmas Bazaar and help support
our church and your local businesses! Vendors include: LuLaRoe, Jamberry, Scentsy,
Origami Owl, Positively Posh, Tastefully
Simple, along with local crafters selling
beautiful handmade items. We will also
have a kids room where they can make
crafts while you shop! Our caf will also be
open for you to enjoy breakfast and lunch
along with a bake sale and used book sale!
5K for Nolan Scully
(Leonardtown Fire Department)
9:00 a.m.
Join us for a 5K or 1 mile Fun Run to raise
funds for 4-year old Nolan Scully from
Leonardtown that is battling a rare form of
soft tissue cancer. 5K is $30, fun run is $15.
$35 to register race day.
Sign up TODAY to join us at: www.
signmeup.com/site/online-event-registra-
tion/110773/SMUCalendar. Registration is
from 7:30-8:45am.
Rain or Shine Event! Parking at Leonardtown Elementary School.
Interested in being a volunteer or a sponsor?? Contact: Haley Lloyd at hlloyd@
smcm.edu.
Craft Fair
(27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd. Mechanicsville)
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Unique Crafters, delicious food and bake
sale.
All proceeds to benefit the church and its
missions.
Sponsored by Sarah Circle/United Methodist Women
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
By Apple Basket
Information 301-884-4132
www.mtzionmech.org
St. Johns Christmas Bazaar
(43927 St Johns Rd Hollywood)
10:00 .a.m. - 12:00 noon)
Featuring new and returning Crafters and
Vendors! Gift raffle, refreshments & baked
goods!
Questions/Concerns:
Contact Dani Karl 301-752-8860
stjohnschristmasbazaar@gmail.com
Murder Mystery Dinner & Show BeWitched, De-Witched
(VFW 8810, 2310 Old Washington Rd,
Waldorf)
6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 12th, Murder Mystery Dinner & Show, Be-Witched, DeWitched, 6:009:00 p.m., Appetizers
6:00-6:30, Sit down Meal & Show $35.00,
For Tickets Call Gaylene 240-416-2494 or
Visit be-witched.brownpapertickets.com/
Contra Dance
(37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico)
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
A Contra Dance, sponsored by Southern
Maryland Traditional Music and Dance
(SMTMD), featuring caller Kim Forry,
will be held on Saturday, November 12,
2016 at the Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico,
MD. The doors open at 7:00pm and the
dancing begins at 7:30. Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and
is a huge amount of fun (and exercise) for
the whole family! If youve ever danced a
Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance,
you have a good idea how much fun it can
be. If you havent, its about time you tried
it! Beginners are encouraged to arrive at
7:00 to get some instruction in the various
dances. Admission is $10 for non-SMTMD
members; $6 for members (band members
are free). No special clothing is required!
You need to be comfortable, to move freely.
There will be an ice cream social following
the dance. For more information and directions go to www.smtmd.org
Sunday, November 13
2ndDist VFD&RS BREAKFAST
(2nd District VFD & RS)
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
BREAKFAST ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT
BACON BACON BACONADDITION
TO BREAKFAST MENUHOME-
MADE-HOME-STYLE. Adults$9.00;
Children 612$5.00; Children 5 & under are free.
SMS Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store
(SMS Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store)
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store will
be open this Saturday and Sunday from
9am to 4pm, and Sunday from 10am to
1pm. Donations are accepted on Saturdays
from 10am to 2pm. We have a terrific selection of Christmas and winter clothes
and decorations. We also have household
goods, books, collectibles, China, Crystal,
and all kinds of collectible items. Come by
and see us!
All proceeds from Angel Wings and Things
benefit St Michaels School in Ridge, MD.
PaxSpace Fall Open House and 3-Year
Anniversary
(44180 Airport View Dr #8, Hollywood,
MD)
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Feel the chill in the air? See the leaves on
your lawn? That means Fall has finally
started to come to Southern Maryland!
This also means it is time for our Fall Open
House and 3-Year Anniversary! Come stop
Sunday, November 13th from 11:00am to
5:00pm to tour the space, learn about PaxSpaces offerings, or become a member
of PaxSpace! With our growing list of 3D
printers, CNC router, computer lab, electronics shop, and full wood shop were sure
there is something for everyone. 44180 Airport View Dr #8, Hollywood, MD 20636
Website: www.paxspace.org/fall
Fall Dinner
(38833 Chaptico Rd., Helen, MD 20635)
12 Noon to 5:00 p.m.
St. Josephs Annual Fall Dinner at Mother
Catherine Academy
Buffet and Carry-Out. Roast turkey,
country ham, fried oysters, and all the
trimmings!
Adults $25 - 6-12 years $8 - 5 and under
Free - Credit cards accepted
Full Steam Ahead
(Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
Center)
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
FREE Program for Preschool kids & their
families!
November 13th program - Busy Bankers!
Preschool children and their caretakers are
invited to visit the artLAB at Annmarie
Garden for hands-on investigations and
challenges! Each session will help children
explore, observe, ask questions, and make
predictions about the world around them as
they create and play! Well investigate a variety of concepts in STEAM--science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Join us
for these fun and imaginative sessions that
will get your child excited about learning.
Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
Metalsmithing: Textured Silver Rings
(Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
Center)
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Use a torch and various texturing techniques to
learn how to turn a plain piece of .999% pure
sliver wire into a freeform ring of your own design. Each student will complete 2 rings.
Required supplies for this program: $40 materials fee due to instructor at class for a complete kit and use of instructors tools. Registration required. To register, visit www.annmariegarden.org.
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Quarter Auction Benefit

(St. Marys Elks Lodge)
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Quarter Auction Benefit. Sunday, November 13, 2016
St. Marys Elks Lodge - 45779 Fire Department Lane
California, MD. (off of Chancellors Run
Road)
Doors open at noon
Auction starts at 1:00
Proceeds benefit the Hip Hip Whooray and
the St. Marys Elks Lodge
Paddles are $3 each or 2 for $5
All bids are between 1 - 4 quarters, and
over 15 different companies will be on
hand with over 100 prizes for you to pick
from! Never been to a quarter auction? No
problem! Bring your quarters, bring your
friends, and get ready for a fun afternoon
- well show you how the game works! For
info or reservations, call 410-474-2958.
Green Crafting.
(Calvert Library Southern Branch)
2:00. to 5:00 p.m.
Green crafters will meet 2-5 on Mondays to
make crafts out of material that would typically be thrown away. Crocheting, needlework, and simple tying techniques will be
used. Teens are welcome. Calvert Library
Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman
Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289. calvertlibrary.info.
Bluegrass Concert Series

(American Legion Post 238, Hughesville,
MD)
2:00 p.m.
ALL STAR LINEUP
America Legion Post 238, Rt. 231 and Rt.
381, Hughesville, MD
Presented by Jay Armsworthy and the Sons
of the American Legion
Sunday November 13, 2016: The Spinney
Brothers
For more info or tickets: www.americanlegionbluegrass.com
301-737-3004
CSM Winter Production Auditions

(CSM, La Plata)
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
CSM is holding auditions those 8 and older
for its winter productions, including Childrens Theatres A Wrinkle in Time and
Knuffle Bunny, Cause Theatres The Library/The Amish Project and Main Stage
Theatres Blood Relations. Performers
should prepare a one-minute monologue
and prepare 16 bars of a song with music for
the accompanist. Come dressed to move.
Performances will take place between Jan.
26 and March 11, 2017. For information,
contact Keith Hight at hhight@csmd.edu
or 301-934-7827.
SMYOC Autumn Choral Concert

(Our Lady Star of the Sea Church)
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Come hear SMYOC Choir in our first
concert of the year! This fall performance
will bring together the two choirs from St.
Marysthe TrebleMakers and CAPELLAwith the two from CalvertAllegro
and Fermataas they sing a program of
music which has something for everyone.
From musical theater and opera, to folk
song and spiritual, the concert will show
off some very fine young singers excelling
in what they love to do: singing with passion, artistry, and joy. Join us! For more
info visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/smyoc/ or @smyoc.
CSM Ward Virts Concert Series:
Jacques Wieciech, counterteno
(CSM, Prince Frederick)
3:00 p.m.
College of Southern Maryland, Prince
Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road,
Prince Frederick. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.
Limited seating. Free. rfleming@csmd.
edu, 443-550-6011, csmd.edu/Arts/WardVirts/index.html.
Monday, November 14
LVRSA Chipotle Fundraiser
(Chipotle Restaurant in California, MD)
2:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad
Auxiliary Chipotle Fundraiser.
2-9pm Dine-in and Carry-out.
Please show the flyer found on the lvrs.org
website or tell them you are there to support
the LVRSA fundraiser for a portion of your
purchase to be donated to the LVRSA.
Low Cost Pet Clinic

(St. Marys County Fairgrounds)
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The St. Marys Animal Welfare League
(SMAWL), in partnership with the St.
Marys County Health Department, offers low-cost rabies vaccinations, distemper vaccinations and microchipping to the
public every month from March through
November.
Zumba Fitness Classes No Contract, No

Membership!
(21155 Lexwood Drive, 2nd Floor
Lexington Park, MD 20653)
6:00 p.m.
We are pleased to announce ZUMBA FITNESS classes. We do offers affordable
classes that are tailored to fit your budget.
There is no membership fee to take a fitness
class at Amate Life Z-Club. All our classes
are based on a Drop-In basis with a PayAs-You-Go fee structure. We also offer
the convenience of pre-paying for a class
card at discount price
Classes are held at The Housing Authority
of St. Marys County (HASMC) (Government Building)
More Information Please call/text Mileddy
301-481-0752
Elks Holdem BOUNTY Tournament
(St. Marys County Elks Lodge)
7:00 p.m.
This tournament is part of our Leaderboard
challenge. Earn 1 point for every person
knocked out before you. Accumulate points
for 25 weeks. Top finishers earn a free seat
to the Leaderboard free roll Event.
Tuesday, November 15
CSM Winter Production Auditions
(CSM, La Plata)
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
CSM is holding auditions those 8 and older
for its winter productions, including Childrens Theatres A Wrinkle in Time and
Knuffle Bunny, Cause Theatres The Library/The Amish Project and Main Stage
Theatres Blood Relations. Performers
should prepare a one-minute monologue
and prepare 16 bars of a song with music for
the accompanist. Come dressed to move.
Calendars
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Performances will take place between Jan.

26 and March 11, 2017. For information,
contact Keith Hight at hhight@csmd.edu
or 301-934-7827.
Zumba Fitness Classes No Contract, No
Membership!
(21155 Lexwood Drive, 2nd Floor
Lexington Park, MD 20653)
6:00 p.m.
We are pleased to announce ZUMBA FITNESS classes. We do offers affordable
classes that are tailored to fit your budget.
There is no membership fee to take a fitness
class at Amate Life Z-Club. All our classes
are based on a Drop-In basis with a PayAs-You-Go fee structure. We also offer
the convenience of pre-paying for a class
card at discount price
Classes are held at The Housing Authority
of St. Marys County (HASMC) (Government Building)
More Information Please call/text Mileddy
301-481-0752
Wednesday, November 16
LFS Weekly Cash Bingo!
(Little Flower School Gym; 20410 Point
Lookout Rd, Great Mills, MD 20634)
6:00 p.m.
CASH BINGO! Over $2000 in cash prizes. Bonanza, holders, specials and winner
take all jackpot- all in our newly renovated
gym! Food and drinks will be available for
purchase. Doors open at 6pm Early Birds
start at 6:45pm. Email: LFS bingo@gmail.
com for more information.
SMC Camera ClubEOY Competition
(Lexington Park Public Library)
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Hosted by the St. Marys County Camera
Club
Our goal is to, promote photography as
a hobby, providing a forum for exchanging knowledge of the subject and inspiring
a.m.ateur photographers toward improving
their art.
END OF YEAR COMPETITION! Membership information, competition rules (including entry instructions) can be found on
the SMCCC website.
Check out SMCCCs previous competition
winners here:
www.flickr.com/photos/74587699@N07/
Check out our Website: www.smccc.org/
Connect with us on FaceBook: www.facebook.com/groups/136482817775/
Join our Yahoo Group: groups.yahoo.com/
neo/groups/smccc/info
Share with us on Flickr: flickr.com/
groups/1269504@N23/
Line Dance Lessons
(Hotel Charles - 15110 Burnt Store Rd,
Hughesville, MD 20637)
7:00 p.m.
Free line dance lessons taught by the
Southern Maryland Boot Scooters. Beginner lessons 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.. Intermediate lessons 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m..
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Libraries Closed for

Veterans Day
All three libraries will be closed on

Friday, November 11th in observance of
Veterans Day.
Ready to Serve: World

War I Nurses Unknown
Stories
Lexington Park Library will host

Ready to Serve: World War I Nurses
Unknown Stories on Sunday, November 13 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Written
and performed by Ellouise Schoettler,
Ready to Serve is the true story of elite
American professional nurses who
served in France during WWI. They
left a legacy that makes us proud. Recommended for ages 13+. No registration required.
Resume and Cover

LetterWriting
Leonardtown Library will host Resume and Cover Letter Writing on

Tuesday, November 15 from 2 4 p.m.
Presented by JobSource. Participants
will learn the basic fundamentals of a
professional resume. This workshop is
designed for resume development by
using tools and helpful links to create
a resume that best reflects the participants skills and experience. We will
review formats, content, grammar, etc.
Here you will learn why a resume is an
essential marketing tool. There are no
fees for services provided. Registration
required on www.stmalib.org or call
301-475-2846.
All American Boys Teen

Book Discussion
Lexington Park Library will host a

Teen Book Discussion of All American Boys by Brendan Kiely and Jason
Reynolds on Tuesday, November 15
from 4 to 6 p.m. All American Boys
was chosen to be the One Maryland,
One Book for the year 2016. In an
unforgettable new novel from awardwinning authors Jason Reynolds and
Brendan Kiely, two teensone black,
one whitegrapple with the repercussions of a single violent act that leaves
their school, their community, and, ultimately, the country bitterly divided by
racial tension.
Buying and Selling Online
Lexington Park Library will host

Buying and Selling Online on Wednesday, November 16 from 10 a.m. Noon.
Trying to sell your old dining room
table, or go into business selling handmade scarves? Learn which online selling venue is right for you, Craigslist,
eBay, Amazon, or Etsy. Understand
how to stay safe, when buying and selling online. Registration required on
www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
Protecting Your Privacy

Online
Leonardtown Library will host

Protecting Your Privacy Online on
Wednesday, November 16 from 5:30
to 7:30 p.m. Learn about tools you can
use to limit whats shared about you
online. Find out how browser plug-ins,
proxies, and the Tor browser can help
keep your information private. Attendees should be proficient computer users,
well versed in navigating the internet,
downloading files, and installing software. Adult classes are limited to ages
16 and up. Registration required on
www.stmalib.org or call 301-475-2846.
Zombie Apocalypse
Lexington Park Library will host the

Zombie Apocalypse on Thursday, November 17 from 6 to 7 p.m. Civilized
society has collapsed, and the undead
have risen. Will you survive? Join us for
zombie fear factor, a survival scavenger
hunt, zombie hunting, and more. Costumes welcomed. All ages. No registration required.
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Thursday, November 10th
Steve Nelson
Anglers Seafood
Solomons
6-10pm
Bar
and
Grill,
Funkzilla
The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
7:30pm
CSM Main Stage Theatre:
Pinocchio
College of Southern Maryland, La Plata
Campus
7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 and 17; 8 p.m. Nov.
11, 12 and 18, and 2 p.m. Nov. 19.
Friday, November 11th
Karaoke
Anglers Seafood
Solomons
9pm-1am
Bar
and
Grill,
American Legion Bluegrass Concert

Series
American Legion Post 238,
Hughesville, MD
2pm
For tickets:
www.americanlegionbluegrass.com
SMYOC Autumn Choral Concert
Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 225
Alexander St, Solomons, MD 20688
3-5pm
Tuesday, November 15th
Ben Connelly
Anglers Seafood
Solomons
6-9PM
Saturday, November 12th

Grill,
Karaoke w/DJ Tommy T & Friends

California Applebees
9:00 p.m.
Bar
and
Grill,
Wednesday, November 16th

Wild Card Trivia
Anglers Seafood
Solomons
7-9PM
Backstage Pass
Anthonys Bar and Grill
Matt Garrett Funkzilla

Anglers Seafood Bar and
Solomons
8pm-12am
Sunday, November 13
Bar
and
Grill,
Thursday, November 17th

Mike Damron
Anglers Seafood
Solomons
7-10pm
Bar
and
Swamp Candy
The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
The Calvert County Times is always looking for

more local talent to feature! To submit art or
band information for our entertainment section,
e-mail sarahwilliams@countytimes.net.
Please submit calendar listings by noon on the
Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
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Seasonal Art Classes
The Garvey Senior Activity Center

is partnering with Yellow Door Art
Studios to offer high quality, low cost
art instruction. All materials are supplied. On Monday, Nov. 14, from 2-4
p.m. the class will use acrylics to create
a still life painting Bountiful Harvest. On Monday, Nov. 28, from 1:30
3:30 p.m. the class will use pastels to
create Cakes and Cookies. Cost is
$10 per class; payable to Yellow Door
Art Studios. Payment must be made at
the Garvey Senior Activity Center at
the time of registration. Space is limited so register early. To learn more call
301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Diabetes SelfManagement Program
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St. Marys Department of Aging

Programs and Activities
Lyme Disease Video

Conference Series
The second video in a five-part video series will be shown at the Northern Senior Activity Center starting on
Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m. This video features Dr. Joseph Burrascano, in
his presentation called Putting Lyme
Behind You: Cutting Edge Way to Heal
from Tick-borne Illness (duration 90
mins). To sign up for this presentation
in advance, please visit the signup table
or call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
Make a Thanksgiving
Centerpiece
Sign up now to make a simple yet

elegant Thanksgiving Centerpiece at
the Loffler Senior Activity Center. The
class will take place on Friday, Nov.
18, beginning at 10 a.m. Arrange fresh
greenery and flowers plus a few ornamental items into a jar and then placing
that jar into a craft pumpkin that youve
cut. You bring the (carve-able artificial)
pumpkin and we will supply the rest. If
you are unable to find a craft pumpkin,
worry not- you can simply wrap the jar
with beautiful tissue paper, burlap or
whatever lovely material you have on
hand and add a bow. No fee- this class
is being offered for free and there are
sixteen spots available. Reserve your
spot by calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
YES Cycling on the Trail
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m.

the Northern Senior Activity Center
will have a cycling event on the Three
Notch Trail brought to you by the YES
Cycling Program. Bring your own
bike or trike and helmet for a causal,
relaxed-pace ride stopping along the
way to read the trail interpretive signs.
The trip is led by Dan Donahue, experienced cyclist and volunteer bicycle
trip leader. The Northern Senior Activity Center has two bicycles and one
trike available to borrow for the trip.
To sign up for the trip or to reserve one
of the three cycles, call 301-475-4002,
ext. *3103.
Holiday Jewelry Making
During this jewelry making workshop led by Sue Peters at the Garvey
Senior Activity Center on Tuesday,
Nov. 29, at 1 p.m., participants will
make bracelets to either give as gifts
or keep for themselves. Two types of
bracelets will be made, either a memory wire bracelet using green, red
and white wire or a Christmas charm
bracelet. Cost per bracelet is $5, payable to the instructor. Choose to make
one or both. Sign up in advance by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Purse Bingo at Northern
What better way to welcome the holiday season than by winning a purse!
The Northern Senior Activity Center
will have a Purse Bingo on Friday,
Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. Win a new or a onetime-carried purse featuring popular
brands such as Vera Bradley, Miche,
Liz Claiborne, and Kathy. Event bag
styles include totes, shoulder bags,
and wristlets. Deadline to sign up is
Monday, Nov. 28. Limited seating is
available and seat reservations must
be made with payment of $3. To sign
up and pay for this activity in advance,
please visit the front desk. For more
information, please call 301-475-4002,
ext. *3103.
Gift Donations Needed for
People with type 2 diabetes and

Christmas Gift Bingo
caregivers of those with diabetes are
Every year at the Loffler Senior Acinvited to attend this 6-week workshop
tivity Center we offer a special day of
at the Garvey Senior Activity Center
Bingo in which Christmas shopping
on Tuesdays Nov. 15-Dec. 20 from
items are the prizes. We will have a full
1:30-4 p.m. Participants will learn
house of 50 players and are looking for
skills to better manage and cope with
donations of gifts for our prize table.
the symptoms of diabetes. Subjects
Donations should be new items, not
covered include techniques to deal
shopworn or expired foodstuffs, but
with the symptoms of diabetes, fatigue,
items that are suitable for gift-giving.
pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress, and
They should not be gift-wrapped. Doemotional problems such as depresnations can be dropped off at the Loffsion, anger, fear and frustration; apler Senior Activity Center Monday-Fripropriate exercise for maintaining and
Make Holiday Cards
day 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. now through Dec.
improving strength and endurance;
The Loffler Art Teacher will offer a 13. If you have questions call 301-737healthy eating; appropriate use of medfree session on making holiday cards at 5670, ext. 1658.
ication; and working more effectively
the Loffler Senior Activity Center on
with health care providers.
Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 10 a.m. You will
This program was developed and
learn a few painting techniques to cretested by Stanford University School
ate beautiful, unique holiday cards. All
of Medicine. Advance registration is
materials are supplied. Call 301-737required; space is limited. Attendance
5670, ext. 1658, if you would like to
at all workshop sessions is highly recparticipate.
ommended. To learn more or to register, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Marys County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom
Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. OConnor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 Garvey Senior
Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/

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Presenting the professionals' favorite properties on the market.
Realtors
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Another Day in the Death of

America: A Chronicle of Ten
Short Lives
By Gary Younge
c.2016, Nation Books
$25.99 / $33.99 Canada
304 pages
Today was an ordinary day.
It had its ups and downs; pleasant surprises came between the mundane and the
irritating and youll look back at it tomorrow with clarity, perhaps, but its details
will be sketchy in a decade. It was an ordinary day which, says Gary Younge, also
means an average of seven kids in the U.S.
lost their lives to a bullet. In Another Day
in the Death of America, he explains.
On November 23, 2013, most Americans
were preparing for Thanksgiving. We were
marking the anniversary of JFKs assassination and watching the weather, the news
on Iraq, or the Baylor / Oklahoma State
game. We were enjoying our weekend. And
on that Saturday, ten random children died
of gunshot wounds in this country.
That, says Younge, has become too normal. It barely even registers anymore. For
awhile, there were websites that tracked
this kind of thing but for the most part, the
deaths of these kids coincidentally, all
boys on this day; seven African Americans,
one white, two Hispanic are unmarked,
except to families and locals.
The youngest, nine-year-old Jaiden
Dixon, was a giving soul with a valentine he thought he might marry someday.
Preparing for school on a Friday morning,
he opened the door for his mothers ex-boyfriend, who shot Dixon in the face.
Dixon died the next day.
The girlfriend of Kenneth Miller, who
was just three days shy of his twentieth
birthday, learned of his death through
Twitter. Seventeen-year-old Stanley Taylor
was killed over spontaneous drama. Legally blind, eighteen-year-old Pedro Dado
Cortez worked for his father and dreamed
of learning to drive.
Eleven-yearold Tyler Dunn

was shot by
a
playmate,
while sixteenyear-old Edwin Rajo was
a c c id e nt a l ly
shot in the
chest by his best friend. Samuel Brightmon
was conflict averse, Tyshon Anderson
had been shot several times before, Gustin Hinnant was an honor-roll student, and
Gary Anderson was killed because he wore
a red hoodie.
One bullet tore apart a small town. All
devastated families and friendships. Some
were in areas where Nobody knows where
the next shot is coming from. But everybody knows its coming.
Before we get any further, theres this:
British-born author Gary Younge doesnt
overtly advocate, nor does he denigrate,
gun control but astute readers can catch a
clue. He also writes about parenting, particularly within the Black community; about
gangs; prisons; and about the NRA and its
influence.
And these are interesting subjects but the
real power comes in the stories he uncovers
in Another Day in the Death of America.
Younge doesnt just write about the demises of the ten kids he found; he also helps
readers understand the men they mightve
become and what we truly lost in losing
them. That kind of unflinching journalism
packs gut-punching, timely meaning, and
you wont forget it.
Pick a different day, you get a different book, says Younge on the randomness
of his research, which is perhaps the most
poignant sentence youll ever read. So pick
Another Day in the Death of America.
Its no ordinary story.
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Governor James Thomas

James Thomas, son of William Thomas, Jr. (1758-1813) and Catherine Brooke
Boarman (1760-1812), was born at Delabrooke on March 11, 1785 into one of the
wealthiest and politically active families in
Maryland.
His father, William Thomas, Jr., was
named to the General Committee of St.
Marys County during the Revolutionary
War, at the age of 21. He was then a member of the House of Delegates, 1791-1797;
House Speaker in 1797; Maryland Senate,
1804-1813; and Senate President 1806,
1808-1809, and 1810-1813.
August 9, 1813: Deaths. On Sunday,
the 1st inst. at his residence in St. Marys
county, the Hon. William Thomas, the
President of the Senate of Maryland. By
the death of this worthy man, society has
lost one of its brightest ornaments, and the
cause of republicanism has sustained an irreparable loss. In private life, he was without a blemish; and as a public character, no
person ever whispered a suspicion of the
purity and integrity of his motives. He has
been for nearly twelve years past, the President of the Senate of Maryland; where he
discharged his functions with great dignity
and correctness. He was a kind and affectionate husband, a tender parent, and good
master--he lived beloved, and has died lamented. (Baltimore Patriot)
James first graduated from Charlotte
Hall School in 1804 and then attended St.
Johns College in Annapolis. In 1807 he
received his medical degree from Philadelphia Medical College.
On January 25, 1808 he married his first
cousin, Elizabeth Eliza Courts (17891851), daughter of William Courts, Jr. and
Elizabeth Betsy Thomas.
In 1813 he was commissioned Major of
the 4th Maryland Calvary and was on active service during the War of 1812. He was
subsequently brevetted Major General.
His political career began in 1820 when
he was elected to the General Assembly;
in 1826 he became a State Senator for five
years; and in 1833 he was elected Governor of Maryland and was reelected in 1834
and1835.
Governor James Thomas, 1785-1845
As Governor he advocated the development of transportation facilities and rendered valuable assistance in accommodating differences between the Chesapeake
and Ohio canal and the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad. He also exerted his influence in
behalf of improvements in the system of
public education and promoted the first
geological survey of the state.
In 1834, the removal of government
deposits caused the failure of the Bank of
Maryland. On August 6, 1835, a mob began several days of rioting, burning and
looting. Governor Thomas called for federal troops whose arrival, together with
drastic action by General Samuel Smith
brought an end to the chaos. This incident
prompted Governor Thomas to take measures for the establishment of a state militia
organization.
James Thomas died December 25, 1845
and is buried in the family cemetery at
Deep Falls, near Chaptico.
January 23, 1846: Hon. James Thomas,
Ex-Governor of Maryland, died at his residence in St. Marys county on Christmas
day, in the 62nd year of his age. He died of
typhoid fever. (The Newport Mercury, RI)
Oysters, Oysters, Oysters!
Do you say oysters or arsters? I will

say oysters any way you want to hear it
if it means I can have more. Every oyster
season, I never seem to get enough of the
delicious, slimy little delicacies. I missed
the oyster festival this year cant remember why at present, but it must have been a
good reason. It is rare when I do miss it. I
can sit for hours happily putting away any
kind of oyster available. I love them raw,
fried, grilled, scalded and Rockerfellered.
Last Thursday we had to go to Arlington
to the Anderson Clinic about my husbands
shoulder. I dont think my husband was
happy that there really isnt much that can
be done in the way of surgery or anything
else. But he keeps going must be the old
firefighter soul still in him. So what do you
do when you are in Virginia, and you are
unhappy about your doctor visit. Well, of
course you go to The Fish Market on King
Street in Old Town Alexandria; one of our
favorite restaurants and favorite towns. I
wholeheartedly agreed with his choice. Visions of oysters, some sweet, some salty,
and some buttery danced through my head.
I cant even write about this without wanting to go grab a dozen oysters somewhere.
The Fish market has the neatest bar too.
You cant help but talk to everyone around
you which we did. We got raw oysters,
more raw oysters, and Oysters Rockefeller,
and lobster bisque for fun. My husband
seemed to feel much better when we left.
I know I did. Well, that might have been
because of the two oyster shooters I had in
order to indoctrinate the friend
we met from Boston. I know, I
sacrificed myself, but someone
had to do it.
I have to say that the oysters
that have had the most effect on
us were the grilled oysters we
had at The Old Ebbitts Grill
in D.C. a few years ago. These
grilled oysters set off a quest of
my husband to make a grilled
oyster just like theirs. We think
he has come very close. I even
bought him one of those specialty oyster grilling racks for
our grill. Maybe we will get
back there when they are grilling oysters again. It is also a
treat to see the amazing artwork
of our own Peter Egeli, internationally known maritime and
portrait artist gracing a few of
their walls.
We have so many great
seafood houses in St. Marys
County, and I am pretty sure
I have written about each one
and something special they
serve or we particularly love.
This past year, we spent several enjoyable

evenings at Stoneys Clarkes Landing in
Hollywood enjoying their appetizer menu.
The first time we went we ordered all their
different types of topped oysters (Oysters
Rockefeller, Oysters Imperial, and Italian
Oysters), their rockfish bites, crab balls,
and lobster egg rolls, plus we ordered dinner. It was all delicious. But we wised up to
our appetites and now we just order all the
appetizers and drinks. Perfect! Also, Shymanskys over in Cobb Island sometimes
has a special of all you can eat oysters for
one reasonable price.
The next two weekends are our favorite
weekends though. On Saturday and Sunday, the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail in
Virginia will host its Fall Oyster Crawl at
some of our favorite wineries in the Northern neck. We will probably hit a few on
Sunday, and spend the most time at our
favorite, Ingleside Winery in Oak Grove,
listening to music and enjoying raw, fried
& grilled oysters from Densons in Colonial Beach. The following weekend we go
to The Tides Inns Taste by the Bay Wine
and Oyster Festival to celebrate our 15th
wedding anniversary. Cant wait for that more next week about that amazing place.
So, heres to oysters and more oysters
hope you get more too.
To each new days adventure, Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to:
shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find
me on facebook: Wanderings of an aimless
mind
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