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Early Voting Turnout Strong
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
After Hurricane Sandy blew through
St. Marys, voters continued to turn out
to cast their ballots early when the option
was reopened this week.
Gov. Martin OMalley extended
early voting through Friday with hours
ranging from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The gov-
ernor shut down voting on Monday and
Tuesday in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
Wendy Adkins, director of the St.
Marys County Board of Elections, said
weekend voting before the storm was
very busy.
We did over 1,400 on Saturday and
close to 900 on Sunday, Adkins said.
Everything has been running smoothly.
Lines ran out the door over the week-
end at the Potomac Building in Leonard-
town where early voting was held; they
were shorter this week but voters still
flled the hallway waiting to cast their
ballot.
Adkins said that the nature of this
election cycle, one of the most conten-
tious in recent memory, was probably
the reason why early voter turnout was
so strong.
We always do better business on a
presidential election, Adkins said.
The most up-to-date data from the
states Board of Elections shows on Sat-
urday slightly more Republicans voted
than Democrats in St. Marys.
For the frst time in virtually any-
ones memory St. Marys County turned
majority Republican this year after years
of being a Democratic, although, rela-
tively conservative stronghold.
On Saturday 698 Republicans voted
compared to 558 Democrats; there are
25,295 eligible Democrats locally as op-
posed to 25,721 Republicans.
Unaffliated voters make up the
third largest section, with 12,049 eligible
to cast a ballot.
In all 2.28 percent of the countys
69,923 voters came out on Saturday, the
state fgures show.
During the entire weekend, with
about 2, 500 voters coming out, more
than 3.6 percent of the countys eligible
voting population.
In other election news campaign f-
nance reports show that both Judge Da-
vid Densford and his opponent Assistant
States Attorney Joseph Stanalonis have
both spent more than $50,000 each in
their bid for the Circuit Court judges
seat.
Since the last campaign fnance re-
ports came out in March, Densfords
campaign has raised $50,324 with expen-
ditures totaling more than $64,000.
Densfords campaign has a cash bal-
ance of $6,437.51 according to the latest
reports to the state Board of Elections
dated Oct. 26.
Stanalonis campaign has raised
$51,904.14 over the past seven months
and spent a little more than $53,000.
Stanalonis cash balance for the
campaign is $9,695, according to the lat-
est reports.
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
While high winds and heavy rains brought
on by Hurricane Sandy made it diffcult for
crews to restore power outages, offcials with the
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SME-
CO) said solid preparations and planning made it
possible to quickly bring customers back on line.
The storm struck St. Marys Monday eve-
ning leaving approximately 8,000 outages be-
tween 8 and 8:30 p.m., said Tom Dennison,
spokesman for SMECO, but by Tuesday around
1 p.m. the number of outages dropped to 1,228.
By 8p.m. Tuesday night all but a few out-
ages were completely restored according to
SMECO.As the storms winds and rains lashed
the county, work crews were mostly successful
in repairing outages as they occurred, according
to Dennison.
In the Great Mills area power went out but
for some customers the outage lasted only about
20 minutes, while reports from St. George Is-
land showed that power never actually went out,
though ficker lights suggested it may have come
close.
Damage to the electricity infrastructure
was minimal, Dennison said, with just a few
snapped power polls.
L e s s o n s
learned from last
years Hurricane
Irene experi-
ence allowed the
power company
to position work
crews where they
believed they
would have the
most problems
and added more
people to their
call center to get
up to date infor-
mation on power
outages.
Since last week, weve had 545 in to-
tal workforce ready for deployment. We really
staffed up.
Damage was comparatively light compared
to Hurricane Irene. In that storm many more
residents were without power for up to several
days and downed trees closed down roads and
even some small neighborhoods.
This was not nearly as extensive by a long
shot, Dennison said.
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Supporting Our Veterans and Military
Steny is an advocate for our military installations and
for ensuring veterans receive the care and benefts
theyve earned.
Helped bring 5,000 new jobs to Pax River Naval Air
Station, worked to save 1,600 jobs at St. Inigoes and
protected the 3,600 jobs at the Naval Surface Warfare
Center, Indian Head
Secured funding for a new Community-Based Outpatient
Clinic to be opened in Charlotte Hall
Secured funding for the Tree Oaks Center to help
veterans families who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness
Fighting for Education
Steny is fghting to ensure our community has the tools
and training to be successful in the workforce.
Helped obtain a Department of Defense grant for St.
Marys County Public Schools to build on investments
in STEM education
Secured funding for the College of Southern Marylands
Center for Trades and Energy Training
Secured funding for the Department of Nursing and Allied
Health Technology at the College of Southern Maryland
Protecting Our Environment
Steny is a longtime leader in the eforts to protect the
Chesapeake Bay and all of its tributaries.
Secured funding for restoration and water quality
improvement
Helped obtain grants for oyster restoration
Led the eforts to improve shoreline erosion control on the
Patuxent River
Creating Jobs
Steny is focused on promoting economic development and
helping local businesses grow and expand. He has worked to
create and save nearly 23,000 jobs in the 5th District.
Improving Transportation
Steny is focused on improving our roadways and reducing
congestion.
Secured support for the Southern Maryland Commuter
Bus Initiative to build new parking lots and purchase
new buses
Secured a grant for runway and taxiway expansion at
Maryland Airport in Indian Head
Secured funding to improve Maryland roads and
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Expert Talks U.S, Russia Relations
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
United States relations with Russia
will always be important but will likely
be tenser in the near future, according to
James Collins, who served as a U.S. am-
bassador to Russia during President Bill
Clintons administration.
Collins spoke to students, faculty
and residents at St. Marys College.
Russia, once the center of the Soviet
Union but still a powerful nuclear-armed
state, is unwilling to have conficts in re-
gions so close to its own borders. Con-
sidering the unrest in the Middle East,
particularly in Syria and Lybia, and the
potential nuclear threat from Iran, the
U.S. may need to take a more aggressive
footing with Russia, Collins said.
Moreover, recent hard-line govern-
ments under President Vladimir Putin
have put a greater strain between the
two powers, Collins said. Restrictions on
freedom have become more authoritarian
in direct confict with the U.S. demands
for greater political and social liberty, he
said.
Despite all of the problems in the
relationship, the U.S. cannot ignore the
vast Eastern European nation, according
to Collins.
Why should Russia matter? Col-
lins asked. Well, its just big.
Russias sheer size puts it in close
proximity to many of the parts of the
world where our own nation has interests
in the Middle East, South Asia, China
and Afghanistan.
Were engaged with Russia at al-
most every turn, Collins said. Its still
the other nuclear super power by far.
Russia has the third highest energy
reserves in the world of energy.
Their resources are a major factor
in going forward in the global economy,
he said.
Russias story is tumultuous mov-
ing from communist domination since
1917 to its sudden turn to democracy in
the 1990s and then to a more authoritar-
ian regime.
When communism fell and Boris
Yeltsin took over the ship of state in Rus-
sia there was an orgy of openings to the
west that had never been seen before Col-
lins said, but there was little substantive
work done to ensure it would remain a
thriving democracy.
When Putin took over he did a re-
markable job in starting Russias econo-
my, Collins said, but did so by sacrifc-
ing the messiness of pluralism.
This hard-line, top down style of
government has evolved into following a
very serious anti-American campaign
under Putin, Collins said.
The U.S. should try to come to an ac-
commodation on missile defense, which
is one of the key complaints from Russia
in recent years, since it has become wary
of the U.S. plans to expand the bubble of
missile countermeasures, according to
Collins.
Collins suggests the U.S. must learn
to treat Russia as an equal now instead
of as a country needing to be told how it
should govern itself.
But that should not come at the ex-
pense of forgetting all the international
treaties Russia has signed on to bind its
behavior, he said.
You cant ignore human rights or
how businesses are treated, Collins said.
The notion that military action could
be an option in stopping the rise of a nu-
clear Iran is not something Russia would
accept, Collins said.
Were there a military strike against
Iran the consequences would be unpre-
dictable, Collins said, adding that Irans
proximity to Russias Muslim population
is a major complication.
A military strike would simply set
the entire southern tier of the country on
fre.
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Plans to have the groundbreaking for
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population, and maybe extend that success
to the rest of the Chesapeake Bay and its
watershed are set for Nov. 10 and that means
trying to recreate a bit of history with some
modern materials.
The aim is to recreate the reef systems
in the St. Marys River that once supported
teaming populations of native oysters but at
the same time, at least post Civil War, posed
a navigations hazard to shipping.
Steven King, the lead Rotarian on the
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Mainly because thats the least amount of work
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At times this manmade reef will be above the
waterline, just like it was before the Civil War.
We hope this will be a model for the Chesa-
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If this 2.8-acre project is effective, in not only
restoring the population of oysters but in cleaning up
local waters, King said the cooperative hopes it can
be adopted by other counties to help clean up the bay.
To do that they want to see 70,000 acres of oys-
ter habitat restored.
King knows this is a lofty goal.
In the end this [the local reef project] will seem
easy, King said.
Right now one of the hard parts is continuing to
get funding for the project; King said that the entire
project, both phases will cost about $200,000.
Right now there is $34,000 available for the frst
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Wastewater Overfows
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The Metropolitan Commission
(MetCom) says that Hurricane Sandy
was to blame for three wastewater sys-
tem overfows that occurred Monday in
Lexington Park.
Heavy rain falls were specifcally
the cause of the overfows at the sewer
manholes on Old Missouri Street, the
south side of Patuxent River Naval Air
Station and again at Chestnut Way.
County offcials are not sure how
much wastewater overfowed but they
believe at least 50,000 gallons over-
fowed at each of the three manholes.
County offcials say heavy rains
likely diluted wastewater overfow,
so they do not anticipate any health
concerns.
The county is still warning resi-
dents to avoid any contact, either human
or animal, with standing water in areas
around Old Missouri Street and Chest-
nut Way at least until Nov. 6.
Dan Ichniowski, assistant director
at MetCom, said that the main problem
occurred on the navy base when the
main interceptor, or the line that collects
water from all other branches, over-
fowed and caused the water to well up
at the two lowest points on Old Missouri
Street and Chestnut Way.
Those two locations are close
to Colony Square and Willows Road
respectively.
The pipe currently in use on base is
just 30 inches in diameter, Ichniowski,
said and was being replaced in stages
right up to the storm event hitting the
county.
The upgrades are still incomplete
but should be fnished within a week, he
said.
That should act as a relief so it
doesnt back up again, Ichniowski said.
Were working to solve the problem
the pipe will go to 36 inches. Its being
done in phases.
Ichiowski said that MetCom crews
were able to fnd out about the problems
because the three sites had issues in pre-
vious storms.
He said that the sewage from the
overfow was likely a small portion of
the actual spill.
About 80 to 90 percent of that was
probably rainwater, Ichniowski said.
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Due to Hurricane Sandy,
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tured a Hurricane Sale this
week, which featured 4-wheel
drive trucks and SUVs.
As the storm approached,
owner Tom Hodges said he
came up with a way to market
select vehicles while also help-
ing make the public aware that
a tropical storm was rapidly
approaching.
I thought oh geez, lets
do a hurricane sale since were
moving the trucks around any-
way, Hodges said, adding the
featured vehicles were eventu-
ally moved off the lawn as rain
saturated the terrain.
One customer came in and bought a
2011 Toyota Tundra with a regular AC pow-
er adaptor on Saturday, which he picked up
on Monday morning just in time to use
for the storm.
Employees moved the more expensive
automobiles on the sales lot inside the shop,
which held around 15 vehicles. The rest
were moved to areas of the lot as far away
from the trees as possible in all the tasks
took several hours.
Its a lot less trouble to prepare than
deal with the aftermath, Hodges said.
Although the weather last weekend
was clear and in the mid-70s, Wentworth
Nursery owner Richard Wentworth said
the approaching storm made people hesi-
tant to purchase lawn and garden products.
Business was off about 75 percent for a
normal weekend, according to Wentworth,
because people feared plant destruction.
Many people came last weekend to see
all the products being offered, but it was
just to window shop and often they left the
store empty-handed.
They said well be back after the
storm, Wentworth explained. We couldnt
give it [products] away.
Wentworth explained outdoor yard
decorations were all brought inside, so
theyre not fying missiles, and small
plants were taken off display tables and put
on the ground.
Theyre going to get blown over any-
way, Wentworth said of the small plants.
But placing them on the ground pre-
vented the bulbs from destruction, he said,
noting it took about eight to 10 employees
and a full day to prepare for the storm.
Its quite a task, he said, adding it
took another full day after the storm to put
everything back out on display.
Along with storms this time of year,
the nursery is particularly cautious of cold
weather. The greenhouse is kept warm and
generators were put in place to provide
heat in case Hurricane Sandy knocked the
power out.
A few customers have been in to pur-
chase stakes to stand small trees back up.
It will take less time to clean up when
compared to the damage done by Hurri-
cane Irene last year.
Unlike last year, fortunately there was
no major damage at any of the nurseries.
We were lucky, Wentworth said.
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By Alex Panos
Staff Writer
James Tomasic is running for the Board of Education
to bring a parents voice and to help the school system grow
as it moves forward.
A parent of fve with children in the elementary, mid-
dle and high school levels, he has an unfltered idea of
whats going on.
He hopes to be the missing link on the school board
by being a voice for parents and bringing up issues often
overlooked on the school boards agenda.
I have a direct look at whats going on in the schools,
Tomasic said of key parental issues. Its really not brought
up to the board of education.
He called a lot of things parents are concerned with
common sense issues, such as school security.
As a parent, hearing the board say there is a fve-year
plan intact on things like school security is simply not a
good enough answer.
I dont know if thats the answer, he said. I dont
think so.
As a member of a Parent-Teacher Association, Toma-
sic has made an impact on the countys school system by
bringing a gymnasium to Ridge Elementary School.
He has also served as the Chairman of the Budget
Advisory Committee during parts of his 24 years as a St.
Marys resident.
Tomasic works at Naval Air Station Patuxent River,
where in addition to his job, he spends time during the
summer mentoring high school students interested in pur-
suing engineering careers.
He says he has a strong motivation to help and mentor
young people because he received mentorship growing up.
According to Tomasic, becoming a board member is
the next step in what he believes is a natural progression
to serve all kids of the community.
He plans on improving the current pathway programs,
such as fnance and technology, in the schools to reach a
wider range of students. Currently 10 percent of the student
body participates in these courses.
We still have 16,000 [students] to reach out to. I
would like to see more opportunities broaden out to differ-
ent pathways, Tomasic said.
One way Tomasic believes this can be done is by of-
fering pathway programs to different areas of the county.
Currently his son travels from Dameron to Chopticon High
School to participate in the fnance pathway. He says it is
likely some kids are opting out of those programs because
they do not want to have to travel that far everyday, or dont
want to leave their friends at another school.
We need to remove that hurdle, he said.
He thinks more children will participate if the board
fnds ways to excite younger children about the programs
he says grabbing a students interest in learning early on
is a key to academic success.
As a board member, Tomasic plans to work closely
with teachers, and for teachers, a key part of the educa-
tional system. The Education Association of St. Marys
County (EASMC) endorses him. Teachers work long
hours, sometimes 18-hour days, he said, and leave the pro-
fession because of the toll it takes on their personal lives.
Too often they bring their work home with them,
Tomasic said, adding that teachers have a great deal of
stress on them and need the board to help provide relief.
Teachers, along with parents and students, are part of
what Tomasic calls a three-legged stool, and he plans to
pay attention and provide support for all three.
Tomasic says being a parent of children in the school
system along with his active involvement in the commu-
nity are two key separators from his opponent this election
Marilyn Crosby.
Despite Crosbys recent claims that Tomasic never at-
tends board meetings, he says he is involved in the process.
Tomasic said he sits in the back of the room when he
attends, so Crosby must not always see him.
If he has suggestions or items on the agenda concern
him, he speaks; however, Tomasic said he needs more than
the allocated three minutes to present his ideas another
reason why he is running for the Board of Education.
Weve got to fgure out whats working and whats
not working.
His educational background includes two masters de-
grees in engineering.
I bring that analytical side to the board.
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College Holds
SexFest
By Alex Panos
Staff Writer
St. Marys College held the second annual SexFest last weekend, taking advantage
of Halloween, to inform students about scary issues including sexual assault and sexually
transmitted diseases.
The event featured guest speakers addressing a variety of topics in the Cole Cinema
and educational displays set up in the upper deck of the campus center.
The events main organizer, Meghan Root, described the days activities as a place
where students could learn about sexuality. The informational program encouraged stu-
dents to dress up in costumes and awarded a best costume prize.
Keynote speaker, professor Timaree Schmit, gave a lecture on sexuality and fear dis-
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offering lectures and insights on many different media platforms.
The event was hosted by the Peer Health Educators and Programs Board. CareNet
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Students were encouraged to wear costumes.
Students line up to particpate at SexFest.
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By Alex Panos
Staff Writer
Marilyn Crosby, who says she has been instrumen-
tal in the addition of para-educators in the classroom and
reducing class size during her tenure, has three main
goals in mind to work on if re-elected to The Board of
Education meeting the needs of children, creating even
more manageable class sizes and supporting teaching
staff and retirees.
Crosby explained meeting the needs of all children
includes creating more special pathways to reach more
than just the 10 percent of students currently participat-
ing in extra learning activities.
She hopes to be instrumental in helping continue
successful programs such as the Science Technology
Mathematics and Engineering (STEM) programs, f-
nance programs and the alternative online learning op-
tion Apex.
Weve been building on all this, said Crosby, add-
ing the board is in the process of changing the curricu-
lum to meet the new common core state standards.
Another way Crosby believes the needs of all chil-
dren can be met is by lowering class sizes.
A manageable class size is not 28 in second
grade, said Crosby, who plans to lower those numbers
signifcantly.
As a former history and special education teacher,
Crosby knows it is impossible to
give each child the attention they
require when the class sizes are too
large.
She says she could not teach
her children with special needs in
the normal classroom, and hav-
ing the children with disabilities
in class delayed the instruction of
normal curriculum.
The constraints make it diff-
cult to teach all children, she said.
The whole board needs to come
together to overcome the challeng-
es of the high class size.
Having fewer students in class
helps meet the needs of all children
and creates a better learning envi-
ronment for all, Crosby explains.
The former teacher says her
experience in the classroom gives her an understanding
of how important it is to ensure teachers, the tools of
the school system, are taken care of even after retiring.
Crosby is in the retiree organization and says it is
her duty to be certain the school system continues to at-
tract the best possible teachers.
I need to support them. Once a teacher, always a
teacher, she said.
Crosby is relying on her expe-
rience and availability to separate
herself from her at-large opponent,
James Tomasic.
One thing I know that sepa-
rates us. I have been to hundreds and
hundreds of activities in the com-
munity. I have the time, fexibility
and desire to do this.
She said Tomasic never shows
up to school board meetings.
I remember a couple years
back he came [to a meeting] to com-
plain, she said.
Crosby added if re-elected she
will continue to both challenge and
work with School Superintendent
Michael Martirano on some key
issues.
She says she has made deci-
sions with the superintendent many times over the years,
including to not build a new school until 2015.
We both worked together for the beneft of all the
children, she said.
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Doris George, 86
Doris Lorane
George, 86 of Piney
Point, St. George Is-
land, MD died Octo-
ber 19, 2012 at Chesa-
peake Shores Nursing
Home.
Doris was born
in Greenville, Missis-
sippi, on Nov. 14, 1925
to the late Chester Evan Thrash and Naomi
(Williams) Thrash.
Doris lived in the Jacksonville, Florida
area most of her life and worked for State
Farm Insurance for 30 years. She enjoyed
watching football and making her famous
chocolate meringue pies.
Doris is survived by her son, William
Al George (Mary Jo) of St. George Island;
four grandchildren, Kindra George of Jack-
sonville, FL, Richard George (Elizabeth) of
Charleston, SC, Marcie Blevins (Pat) of St.
George Island, Melanie Blevins (Mark) of
Ashburn, Virginia; nine great-grandchil-
dren, and her sister, Julie McKinney (Ed)
of Birmingham, Alabama. She was the wife
of William A. George, Sr. for 62 years, who
preceded her in death in 2006. In addition to
her parents and husband, she was preceded
in death by her brother, Chester Laverne
Thrash.
Services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Hospice of St Marys Inc., P.O. Box 625,
Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfeldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfeld Funeral
Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Thelma Hall, 78
Thelma Louise
Hall, 78 of Chaptico,
passed away peaceful-
ly on October 25, 2012
at the St. Marys Hos-
pice House surrounded
by her family. She was
a lifelong resident of
St. Marys County.
Thelma was born
on March 15, 1934 in
Hurry, MD, and was the daughter of the late
James Carroll Quade, Sr. and the late Grace
Irene Quade. She graduated from St. Marys
Academy in Leonardtown in 1952. On Au-
gust 5, 1957 she married her husband, James
Burroughs Tink Hall at Sacred Heart
Church in Bushwood, MD, who preceded her
in death in 1996. She was a homemaker and
worked on the family farm. In her later years
she worked for the Town Cleaners in Leon-
ardtown until she retired in 1996. She was a
lifelong member of Sacred Heart Church and
for many years worked at the annual church
dinners where she made her homemade apple
cake for the dessert table. She was an excel-
lent cook and some of her favorite dishes to
make were her potato salad and coleslaw.
She enjoyed spending time with her family
and visiting with her friends. She loved and
was very proud of her family and their ac-
complishments. She was especially fond of
her caregiver, Dot Chase, who cared for her
while she was still residing at her home in
Chaptico, a very special goddaughter, Wen-
dy Buckler and her wonderful friend, Helen
Hall.
She is survived by her children, James
Glenn Hall (Susan) of Chaptico, MD Brenda
Ann Russell (Mike) of Clements, MD, Dale
Leonard Hall of Chaptico, MD, and Barbara
Kay Bowles (Mike) of Hollywood; her 6
grandchildren Lisa and Justin Russell of Cle-
ments, MD, Jessie and Chris Hall of Chap-
tico, MD, and Kayla and Kyle Bowles of
Hollywood, MD. She was the sister of James
Carroll Quade (Frances Lee) of Leonard-
town, MD, Matthew William Quade (Ann)
of Bushwood, MD, Agnes Cecelia Pilkerton
(Melvin) of Leonardtown, MD, and Stephen
Bernard Quade (Anne Marie) of Avenue,
MD.
In addition to her parents and husband,
she was preceded in death by her siblings,
David Roy Quade, James Maguire Quade,
Joseph Leonard Quade, Mary Catherine Wa-
then, Dorothy Irene Quade and Francis Aloy-
sius Frank" Quade
The family will receive friends for a
life celebration on Friday, November 2, 2012
from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mattingly-Gar-
diner Funeral Home in Leonardtown, MD.
Prayers will be recited at 7 pm. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be held on November
3, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Matthew Quade, Jr, Ed-
die Quade, Mike Wathen, Charlie Pilkerton,
Tony Gray and Dennis Hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of St. Marys PO Box 625 Leonard-
town, MD 20650 and the 7th District Volunteer
Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.
Benjamen Hillard, 48
Benjamen An-
drew Hillard, 48 of
California, MD died
October 21, 2012 at his
residence.
Born September
16, 1964 in Alexandria,
VA, he was the son of
Ronald F. Hillard of
California, MD and
Elaine (Morris) Hillard of White Plains, MD.
Benjamen graduated from McDonough
High School in 1982 and attended the Uni-
versity of Maryland. He was a member of the
LaPlata United Methodist Church and a past
member of the Waldorf Jaycees. Benjamen
was a talented artist and graphic designer.
He worked at Auto Zone in California, MD
as a salesman.
In addition to his parents, Benjamen is
survived by his stepmother Joye Hillard of
California, MD; his brother, James C. Hillard
of Clinton, MD, his sister, Mary E. Hillard-
Ewald of Gaithersburg, MD, stepbrothers,
Jeff Morgan (Dee) of Lusby, MD and Jay
Morgan (Ann Marie) of Great Mills, MD,
and stepsister, Jana Clark (Richard) of Or-
lando, FL; his aunt and uncle, Mark and Dale
Hillard of San Anselmo, CA; and nephew,
George Ewald of Gaithersburg, MD.
A Memorial Service was held on Satur-
day, October 27, 2012 at the LaPlata United
Methodist Church, 3 Port Tobacco Road,
LaPlata, MD 20646.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfeldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfeld Funeral
Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
William Hobgood, 78
William Bill
Douglas Hobgood,
78 of Mechanicsville,
MD died October 28,
2012 at his residence.
Born September
2, 1934 in Franklin-
ton, NC, he was the
son of the late Eva
Wade Hobgood and Alpheus Hobgood. Bill
is survived by his wife Marian Long Hob-
good whom he married on September 21,
1976 at the NAS Chapel, Patuxent River,
MD, children; Patricia Hobgood Wagner
(Karl) of Great Mills, MD, Skye L. Hobgood
(Jim) of Lexington Park, MD, and Jason Guy
(Amie) of Hollywood, MD, siblings; Anne
Wright of Carrboro, NC, and Diane Martin
of Louisburg, NC, also survived by 4 grand-
children. In addition to his parents Bill was
preceded in death by his siblings; Nadine
Liggins, and Kenneth Hobgood, and grand-
son Drew Thompson.
Mr. Hobgood graduated from Wendell
High School in Wendell, NC in 1951, he en-
tered the U.S. Navy in 1955 and served for
over 26 years until his retirement in 1981
as a Master Chief, his duty stations were in
Oceana, VA, Patuxent River, MD, and Nor-
folk, VA, and two Mediterranean Cruises,
Bill was a member of The Gideons Interna-
tional, (St. Marys Camp).
The family will receive friends on
Thursday, November 1, 2012 from 11 a.m.
until 1 p.m. in the Leonardtown Baptist
Church, where a Funeral Service will be held
at 1 p.m. with Pastor Mark Dooley offciat-
ing. Interment will follow in Charles Memo-
rial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Memorial contributions may be made
to The Gideons International, 21394 Great
Mills Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653 and/
or St. Marys Hospital Cancer Care and In-
fusion Services, 25500 Point Lookout Rd.,
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Charles Howard, 92
Charles Phil-
lip (Hez) Howard,
92, of Tall Timbers,
MD, died October
25, 2012, at Hospice
House of St. Marys
in Callaway, MD.
Charlie was
born May 26, 1920,
in Washington, DC,
to the late William George Howard and
Agnes Doyle Howard. He, along with his
brother Bobby and sister Laura Mae grew
up in Southeast Washington, DC, in the
Anacostia and Lincoln Park areas of the
City.
He was baptized and attended Mass
and elementary school at St. Theresa of
Avila Roman Catholic Church, Anacostia.
He joined the United States Navy on
October 2, 1943, enlisting as a Shipftter.
He was sent to Exeter, England and was
attached to the 114th U.S. Naval Construc-
tion Brigade, after the invasion of Nor-
mandy, he served in the European Theater
of Operations shuttling supplies between
Omaha Beach and various small towns in
France. Typical of the Greatest Generation,
he considered his service during the war as
just doing his part. He always said that the
real heroes were the servicemen who lay
buried in the Normandy American Cem-
etery in France.
During his service, he earned the
European Theater Ribbon, the American
Theater Ribbon and the Victory Medal.
He was honorably discharged on March 17,
1946.
Upon his discharge from the U.S.
Navy, he returned to Anacostia and con-
tinued working in the plumbing industry
where he was employed by the Atchi-
son and Keller Plumbing and Heating
Company.
He met and married Myrtle Ellis of
Justice, WV, in 1946, and they raised two
sons, Mike and Jimmy. He and a child-
hood friend, Frank Eno, formed their own
mechanical contracting company, Eno and
Howard Plumbing and Heating Co., Inc.
He worked as a mechanical contractor for
many years until his retirement in 1975.
He was a past member of the VFW
(Scott-Collins-Johnson) in Morningside,
MD. He had many hobbies, including a
love of vegetable gardening, watching
baseball and football, feeding ducks, geese
and sharing his time and his homegrown
wisdom with all he met.
Charlie was a long time resident of St.
Marys County, having purchased water-
front property on Herring Creek in 1959.
He had the lot timbered, had the timber
milled and built his own home there dur-
ing the early 1960s using the timber from
the land. He loved spending time on the
water, especially going fshing and crab-
bing. He was a commercial crabber and
had a unique style of backwards crabbing.
Charlie never met a stranger and he loved
being with and talking to people.
Charlie was a devout member of St.
George Roman Catholic Church and had
a special devotion to the Blessed Mother.
He, along with his wife Myrtle, served the
community through the Meals on Wheels
program. He loved his children, his grand-
children, and great-grandchildren, and en-
joyed telling them stories, pointing out the
life and beauty of the natural surroundings
on the creek.
Charlie is survived by his two sons,
Mike Howard (Mary Ellen) of Issue, MD,
and Jimmy Howard (Khriss) of Hughes-
ville, MD; his sister, Laura Mae Hunter of
Arlington, VA; seven grandchildren, Kev-
in Howard (Jessica) of Altoona, PA, Patrick
Howard (Ginger) of Clinton, MD, Kathleen
Raling (Tim) of Chesapeake Beach, MD,
Robert Burnett of Hanover, MD, Rebecca
Howard of Issue, MD, Jessica Maletto (Ja-
son) of La Plata, MD, and Anna Howard
of Hughesville, MD; and six great-grand-
children, Alyssa Howard, Kayla Clerkin,
Joseph Clerkin, Emily Clerkin, Hanna
Howard and Olivia Mae Maletto.
His extended Tall Timbers family in-
cluded special friends Marshall (Andy) and
Linda Anderson, Butch and Joyce Mori,
Donnie and Doris Bateman, Susan and
Merl Evans, Tommy Tennyson, and Shelly
Russell.
In addition to his parents, he was pre-
ceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Howard
and his brother, Bobby Howard.
Family will receive friends for Char-
lies Life Celebration on Thursday, No-
vember 1, 2012, from 5 to 8 p.m. with
prayers recited at 7 p.m. at the Brinsfeld
Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road,
Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated on Fri-
day, November 2, 2012, at 12 Noon at St.
George Roman Catholic Church, 19199 St.
Georges Church Road, Valley Lee, MD
20692. The celebrant will be the Rev. Msgr.
Karl Chimiak. Interment will follow in the
church cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin
Howard, Pat Howard, Robert Burnett, Ja-
son Maletto, Robbie Howard, Ronnie How-
ard, and Marshall Anderson.
Memorial Contributions may be made
to Hospice House of St. Marys, 44724
Hospice Lane, Callaway, MD 20620, or
Second District Volunteer Rescue Squad,
P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692.
Condolences may be made at www.
brinsfeldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfeld Fu-
neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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Rose Kilby, 77
Rose Ann Kil-
by, 77, of Mechan-
icsville, MD died
of a massive stroke
from Stage 4 Can-
cer at Med Star St.
Marys Hospital on
Wednesday October
24, 2012.
Born November
21, 1934 in Capital Heights, MD., Rose
grew up in Hillside, MD as the daughter
of the late Joseph Michael and Helen Ma-
rie Burkhard.
Rose was a loving wife, mother and
grandmother; taking care of her fam-
ily was a priority. She loved oil painting,
creating dolls, crafts, antiquing, and shop-
ping. Rose and her family loved to travel
across the United States and abroad. She
enjoyed spending time with friends and
family. Rose took pride in her appearance
and would never miss her favorite show
Survivor.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, George
Kilby, of 58 years; siblings, Joseph M.
Burkhard Jr., Ronald G. Burkhard and
Loretta V. Burkhard; and children, James
Kilby, Sandra Swartz, and George Kilby,
Jr.
Rose is survived by her grandson,
Heath James Tucker; great-grandson,
Tavian Andrew Tucker; sister, Helen M.
Coombs; 16 nieces and nephews; 21 great-
nieces and nephews; and 29 great-great
nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held Thursday, No-
vember 1, 2012 from 6 8 p.m. at Briscoe-
Tonic Funeral Home Chapel in Mechanic-
sville, MD. and Friday, November 2, 2012
at 9 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m.
at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home Chapel.
The Rev. Rob Greene offciated. The Buri-
al took place at Fort Lincoln Cemetery,
3401 Bladensburg Rd., Brentwood, MD.
Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral
Home, Mechanicsville, MD.
Catherine Mattingly, 94
Catherine Noe-
ma Mattingly, 94, of
Mechanicsville, MD,
died October 24,
2012, at St. Marys
Hospital in Leonard-
town, MD.
Catherine was
born November
3, 1917, in Comp-
ton, MD, to the late
Ruther I. Bowles and Noema Stewart
Bowles.
Catherine was a lifelong resident
of St. Marys County. She was a devout
Catholic and a member of Our Lady of the
Wayside. She was employed by Guy Store
in Clements, MD. After Noema and Bud
were married they ran Mattinglys Store in
Abell.
Catherine is survived by her two chil-
dren, William Bill Mattingly (Shirley)
of Mechanicsville, MD and Jennifer Mat-
tingly of Woodbridge, VA; and one grand-
son, Robert W. Mattingly. In addition to
her parents, she is preceded in death by
her husband, William Bud Mattingly;
her sisters, Annie Bullock and Agnes
Mattingly; and her brother, Ruther Nace
Bowles.
Family received friends for Cath-
erines Life Celebration on Sunday, Octo-
ber 28, 2012, prayers were offered by Rev.
Mr. James Somerville at the Brinsfeld Fu-
neral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass
of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev.
Tim Stephens, S.J. on Monday, October
29, 2012, at Our Lady of the Wayside. In-
terment followed at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church Cemetery in Bushwood, MD.
Serving as pallbearers was Charles
Mattingly, Ronnie Mattingly, Jimmy
Bowles, Freddie Bowles, Randy Bowles,
and Bobby Hill.
Memorial Contributions may be
made to Meals on Wheels, 41780 Baldrige
Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Edwina Reed, 90
Edwina Stella (Winnie) Reed, 90, of
Great Mills, MD formerly from Atlantic
City, NJ passed away surrounded by his
loving family in Leonardtown, MD on Oc-
tober 24, 2012. Born on March 22, 1922 in
Atlantic City, NJ, she was the daughter of
the late Edward Rossiter and Fredewicka
Rossiter. Edwina is predeceased by her
loving husband William J. Reed whom
she married in Philadelphia, PA and who
passed away in January, 2001. Edwina is
survived by her children: Edward Reed
and Robert Reed both of Chestertown,
MD., Christine Vitello of Burlington, NJ,
and Paul Reed of Jackson, NJ, 9 grand-
children and 2 great grandchildren. She
is predeceased by her sisters Rita M.
Ormrod and Magdalene Gabel.
Mrs. Reed work as a Pharmacist
Mate, III Class for the United States Navy
from January 1944 to August, 1945. Ed-
wina was a Navy veteran of World War II
and was honorably discharged. A Grave-
side Service will be held at a later date in
Arlington, VA.
Roger Staiger, 66
Roger Staiger,
66 of Scotland,
MD passed away
suddenly on Octo-
ber 19, 2012 at his
residence.
Roger was born
on November 2,
1945 in Pottstown,
PA to the late Roger
Powell Staiger, Sr. and Margaret Klauder
(Brown) Staiger.
He attended Mercersburg Academy
for his secondary education and attend-
ed Bucknell University in Pennsylvania
earning a BS in Electrical Engineering
in 1967. While at Bucknell University in
1965, he enlisted in the United States Na-
val Reserve in Williamsport, PA. Upon
his graduation, he was commissioned as
Ensign at Offcer Candidate School in
Newport, R.I.
He served in a variety of capacities
during his military career. He served on
the USS MARS home ported in Yokosu-
ka, Japan and made three deployments in
support of Seventh Fleet Operations in the
Gulf of Tonkin during the Vietnam War.
In 1971, Mr. Staiger was released
from active duty and attended graduate
school at the University of Pennsylvania
where he earned an MS in Engineering
and an MBA from the Wharton School.
Between 1971 and 1978 he served as Se-
lected Reserve Engineering Offcer on
USS DOUGLAS H. FOX and USS ROB-
ERT L. WILSON and as Selected Reserve
Operations Offcer on USS HAROLD
J. ELLISON. Between 1974 and 1977 he
worked as a volunteer crew member on the
100+ year old wooden Barkentine GAZ-
ELA PRIMERO during her reconstruction
and participation in the tall ship races from
Bermuda to Newport, R.I. and Operation
Sail 76 for the Bicentennial celebration.
He is a graduate of the Naval War
College and served as Vice President of the
United States Naval Sea Cadet Corp. His
fnal duty station before retiring was at the
Navy Command Center at the Pentagon,
Washington, D.C. in 2001.
He worked as a professional Regis-
tered Engineer for Shell Oil and Alyeska
Oil. Later, Roger served as a professional
staff member to the United States House of
Representatives. During his time there, he
served on the Committee on Energy and
Commerce and the Sub-Committee on En-
ergy and Power. Following his time with
the House of Representatives, he worked
extensively with the U.S. Departments of
Energy, Transportation, Commerce and
Interior as a self-employed Government
Relations Specialist.
He particularly enjoyed gardening and
submitting canned items to the St Marys
County Fair for which he was awarded
numerous ribbons for excellence. He was
an avid baseball fan and traveled around
the mid-Atlantic area watching baseball
games. Of late, he was a Washington Na-
tionals fan following them closely to the
recent play-offs.
Roger loved to travel extensively both
nationally and internationally. He always
sought to teach all around him about the
wonders of the world. One of his greatest
moments was seeing the green fash as he
observed sunsets from his home in Scot-
land, or anywhere in the world he might
be.
He was well respected as a man of
his word and true to his convictions. He
was a member of the American Legion and
the Military Order of the Carabao, the Po-
tomac River Pilots Association and many
environmental organizations.
He is survived by his loving friend,
Jacqualyn Anderson and her family. He
is also survived by his ex-wife Barbara
Staiger and son, Roger Powell Staiger, III
as well as many close friends and respect-
ed colleagues.
Family will receive friends for Rog-
ers Life Celebration on Friday, November
2, 2012 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Brins-
feld Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood
Road, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Ser-
vice will follow at 12p.m. Interment will
be at Arlington National Cemetery at a
date to be determined.
Serving as Honorary Pallbearers are
James Desmond, David Kaplan, Michael
Barrett and Russell Anderson, III.
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By Guy Leonard
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A man arrested and charged numer-
ous times for drug possession in St. Marys
County has been sentenced to 15 years in
federal prison for conspiracy to distribute
cocaine and crack cocaine while possessing
large quantities of the narcotic.
Marcus Tyreke Chase, 27, of Lexing-
ton Park took a guilty plea to the charges
against him, centering around his plan to
sell his product on local streets, according to
information from U.S. Attorney Rod Rosen-
steins offce.
Chases guilty plea revealed, that be-
tween November of 2010 and July of last
year, he conspired with Brian Deandre
Bush, Demetrius Deandre Young, Kerry
Alexander Bond Sr., John Larry Dickerson,
William Lamont Young and others not iden-
tifed by federal authorities.
Federal authorities alleged that both
Bush and Demetrius Young purchased co-
caine from suppliers here in Maryland and in
Florida and Georgia before smuggling it back
into the county for their distribution scheme.
Bush and Young gave some of the
product to Chase and other dealers to sell,
federal authorities stated.
Chase distributed between fve and 15
kilograms of cocaine during the scheme,
which translates into between 11 and 33
pounds of narcotics in less than a years
time, according to federal prosecutors.
As for crack cocaine, Chase was re-
sponsible for distributing between 280 to
840 grams.
All of Chases codefendants have ei-
ther pleaded guilty in federal court or been
sentenced to prison, including John Larry
Dickerson, 42, of Waldorf who received 140
months of incarceration.
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Local detectives are looking for a sus-
pect who broke into and burglarized the
Target department store Monday evening
as Hurricane Sandy drenched the county.
I believe it was a [crime of] opportu-
nity, said Capt. Terry Black, commander of
the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. We
havent had any problems there before with
burglaries.
The suspect stole several items of un-
determined value but the items were small
enough to carry out in pockets, according
to Black.
Patrol deputies, responding to the bur-
glar alarm, recovered some of the items.
The suspect fed into the wooded
area, disposing of some of the items hed
stolen, Black said, adding Targets state of
the art store surveillance system would help
with the investigation.
Its just a matter of time before we
identify him, Black said.
Two other incidents, one attempted bur-
glary and another successful break in before
the storm hit started more investigations.
Over the weekend patrol units re-
sponded to burglar alarms at The Tackle
Box sporting goods store on Three Notch
Road,
Black said that an inventory of sto-
len items, frearms or otherwise is still
underway.
He confrmed that around the same
time burglars tried unsuccessful to break
into St. Johns Pharmacy in Hollywood.
Prescription narcotics, which have fast
become the main drug problem on county
streets, were the likely target of the failed
break-in, according to Black.
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Arrest warrant for assault charges
On Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 10:15 a.m., TFC. J. Gibson served an arrest warrant on James
Markise Cole, 21, of Lexington Park. The warrant was issued by the District Court of St.
Marys County with an original charge of assault second degree on April 16. Cole turned
himself into the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack and was transported to the
St. Marys County Detention Center. He was held pending a bond review with the District
Court Commissioner.
Defendant charged with theft
On Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 2:00 p.m., Tpr. S. Morton served a bench warrant on Anthony
Tyrone Adams, 27, of Ridge. The warrant was issued by the Circuit Court of St. Marys
County with an original charge of theft on Aug. 30. Adams was located and transported to
the St. Marys County Detention Center. He was served and held pending a bond review
with the District Court Commissioner.
Police arrest car-keying suspect
On Wednesday, October 24 at 7:49 a.m, Tpr. K. Baker responded to the area of Callas
Way located in Great Mills, for a report of a man with a gun. Upon arrival, Tpr. Baker made
contact with the complainant, 23, of Great Mills who stated there was no gun involved but
he was chasing a man who he witnessed scratching his car. At the time, the complainant
was only able to give a description of what the suspect was wearing. While Baker was
with the complainant, sheriff deputies were able to locate a suspect matching the descrip-
tion provided. The suspect was transported back to the scene and was positively identifed
as Henry Beauclaire Ullman, 24, of Great Mills. Ullman was arrested and charged with
malicious destruction of property. He was transported to the St. Marys County Detention
Center were he was charged accordingly and held pending a bond review with the District
Court Commissioner.
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Once this years Bluegrass for Hospice sponsors, ven-
dors and auction winners present their donations to organizer
Jay Armsworthy, he expects the event to have raised over
$24,000.
It is the forth-consecutive year the event has signifcantly
increased proceeds since it began in 2009, Armsworthy said.
Bluegrass for Hospice raised $8,000 in 2009, $16,000 in
2010 and $21,000 in 2011, according to Jays wife, Michelle
Armsworthy.
Jay attributes the events growing popularity and suc-
cess each year to professional planning and a top-notch en-
tertainment lineup booking elite bands from all regions of
the country.
People have seen how organized the event has been [the
last few years]. Im serious about what Im doing.
Nashville siblings Lee and Elaine Roy make up The
Roys, a bluegrass band, which took time from their current
world tour through Australia, Canada and The United States
to headline this years event at Flat Iron Farm.
It strikes a cord with us, Lee explain how some of their
relatives have gone through hospice. If we can fnancially and
physically make it happen, well go [play at charity events].
Along with the cause, the Roys enjoyed playing at
Flat Iron Farms unique indoor venue rare for a bluegrass
concert.
It feels like were playing at rodeo, Lee said, noting
along with the stage site he was taken away by all the antique
displays throughout Flat Iron Farm.
The Roys agreed they were excited to hear for the frst
time the music of the other headlining act, nine-time fddler
of the year Michael Cleveland.
This genre is really about supporting one another, Lee
explained of bluegrass music. It keeps it fresh and new.
Armsworthy and Hospice of St. Marys are also support-
ing each other.
He started the event four years ago after hospice provid-
ed care for his grandfather in 2007.
They did so well with us and worked so close with us,
Armsworthy, a musician for the last 30 years, said of the hos-
pice employees. I thought, well what can I do to
give back to hospice?
In search of a way to give back and say
thank you for the services hospice provided,
Jay decided to combine charity with his pas-
sion. When hes not running the fundraiser, he
is a full-time school bus driver, member of Jay
Armsworthy and Eastern Traditions band and
former radio disk jockey.
Im just ate up with bluegrass music, said
Armsworthy, adding he does whatever he can
to bring bluegrass music to people in Southern
Maryland.
Armsworthy says planning the event every year is a
challenge, and he continually asks himself what he can do to
make the event bigger and better.
The silent auction has grown over the years and the event
now includes several raffes and a food drive.
Theres a lot of surprises in store for next year, Arm-
sworthy said. Someone asked me when Im going to start
planning for next year. I said [last] Monday.
Along with The Roys, Michael Cleveland and Flame-
keeper, the event featured music from David Norris; The
California Ramblers; Bubby Abell & Spoon Creek; Bluegrass
Gospel Express, and a performance from Gracies Guys and
Gals Dancers.
Elaine and Lee Roy of The Roys
Gracies Guys and Gals Dancers
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STORY
Photos by Frank Marquart
By Alex Panos and Guy Leonard
Staff Writers
St. Marys County Commissioners expressed a sense
of relief after Hurricane Sandy had only a minor impact on
the area. They followed up with expressions of gratitude
for all the hard work and preparation from citizens and frst
responders.
The hurricane did not hit the county as hard as Com-
missioner Todd Morgan originally anticipated.
According to Morgan, it picked up wind quickly as
it approached land, and as a result rapidly traveled up the
coast, hitting hardest in New York and New Jersey.
If it hadnt picked up speed, [the eye of the storm]
would have been more to Ocean City, Morgan said. We
got rain and wind, but came out really good.
He says he did not see any damage as he drove through
Lexington Park.
Commissioner Dan Morris said the Hollywood and
Leonardtown area experienced no signifcant damage ei-
ther, aside from the collapse of a few trees. He added no-
body in the area lost power, and the few that did around the
county had it return rather quickly.
Larry Jarboe (R-Golden Beach) drove through his dis-
trict Wednesday morning, and saw little destruction aside
from some minor road fooding which he expects to disap-
pear by Thursday.
While a few residents in the area briefy lost electricity,
including the veterans home in Charlotte Hall, power was
restored within a few hours.
It wasnt nearly as bad as [Hurricane] Isabel, Jarboe
said, mentioning a local roofer recently informed him he
was receiving no added business due to storm destruction.
The commissioners said the countys emergency pre-
paredness was exceptional.
From the volunteer rescue members to the profession-
al emergency response and electricity employees, Morris
said in his opinion everyones ability to work together was
phenomenal.
I was in awe of the emergency response services,
Morris said before noting the countys citizens made sure
they were well equipped to withstand the storm as well.
People were prepared.
Morgan believes from an academic point-of-view,
the procedures of the emergency personnel were executed
just as practiced.
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO)
was restoring power shortly after it went out, the public
works department was clearing fallen trees and highway
patrol ensured the roads remained clear.
If theres one thing I want to emphasize, Morgan
said, [everyone] was on top of this.
Jarboe was relieved at how minor the storm was com-
pared to the damage from Irene last year, and the devasta-
tion from Sandy in New York and New Jersey.
Everyone is just saying thank you Lord, he said.
We didnt need two direct hits in a row, Morgan said,
referencing Hurricane Irene.
One area that did get hit harder than others in St.
Marys was St. George Island where fooding was starting
in earnest on Monday as heavy rains started to roll in.
Commissioner President Francis Jack Russell (D-St.
George Island) said that the fooding started with a feel-
ing of foreboding as the island has a history of washed out
roads, damaged homes and piers being torn away as the wa-
ter level rises.
But the residents there fared well as the storm seemed
to have more bluster than force for St. Marys.
It was rather anxious there for a while but thank God
we came through, Russell said.
He credited SMECOs work crews and public safety
responders with keeping conditions as safe as possible dur-
ing the storm.
He saw that trees that had been felled by the high
winds were quickly policed up and cut to size even during
the storm, Russell said.
They were taken care of almost as soon as it came
down, he said. The lights on the island fickered about a
dozen times but they never went out.
As the storm was hitting some residents took the op-
portunity to even play a little bit.
On Whiskey Creek Road in Hollywood, which was
one of the hardest hit neighborhoods during Hurricane
Irene, Mancil Gray, Sr. and his son Mancil, Jr. took some
time to get their Labrador retriever puppy Trek used to rain.
Gray remembered the trees that had come down one
after another from Irenes wrath last year.
All they could do this year was keep their fngers
crossed and sharpen the chainsaw.
Hardware stores also experienced panic buying as the
storm loomed.
At the Ace store in Leonardtown General Manager
Marty Rudman reported the customers purchasing at least
30 generators in the day or two before Sandy struck.
Its a normal emergency, Rudman said with a laugh.
Unfortunately everyones trying to get the same stuff.
Flashlights, batteries, all kinds of fuel oil and genera-
tors were either in short supply or nowhere to be found; it
all sold out in hours.
Theres just never enough, Rudman said.
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Response to
Will America Wake Up?
Question 6 Is Inconvenient Truth
Washington
Freely Gives
Densford Decides
Without Prejudice
I have been a lifelong resident of St. Marys County. I
frst met Mary Washington at an Esperanza Middle School
dance. I was there because my daughter was attending
there and I was the president of the PTSA. This was in
1997. I started to notice Mary was always visiting the
school and talking to the principal and teachers. I did not
know she was a member of the School Board at that time.
When I became PTSA president at Great Mills High
School, Mary was always at GMHS. She supported all of
the programs that the PTSA sponsored. Mary has always
represented how I felt a politician should serve. She sim-
ply loves her community. She does not need run for this
position for the money or prestige. She wants to continue
because she loves the children and wants what is best for
them. The Board of Education is her only job. She makes
her self available to everyone. She does not mind giving
out her home telephone number or her personal email. She
gives 100 percent to the job. I have found Ms. Washington
to be an honorable person, dependable and consistent.
I am giving Ms. Washington my endorsement to
serve for another term. She has the experience of 16 years.
She is reliable. She works tremendously hard at the job.
She loves all of the children regardless of their parents in-
come, color or what neighborhood they live in. She is my
neighbor and I have found that I can stop her in the neigh-
borhood and discuss issues that are important to me, and
she will sincerely listen. I am asking everyone to consider
Ms. Washington for your vote. She will continue to do a
great job in the future, as she has done in the past. Each of
us wants the best person for the job and she is that person.
Mike Brown
Lexington Park
With only a few days before the election I have been hearing what I
consider disturbing comments from some of my fellow voters, and one of
the candidates themselves when it comes to the Circuit Court Judge position.
In a nutshell Mr. Stanalonis and his followers feel that he must replace
Judge Densford in order to reduce taxes, keep our guns, and install more
conservative values in Annapolis. Indeed this was what was implied in Mr.
Stanalonis letter that he sent out in August.
I am sorry, but anyone in the position of circuit judge will not have the
power to do anything of the kind. They do have the duty to decide cases
that might affect the individual citizen as to his or hers liberty, money, civil
comment etc. based on Marylands laws, Constitution and the U.S. Consti-
tution. If, as implied Mr. Stanalonis, will make new laws and throw out old
ones. I believe that this role for a judge would not only be improper but also
unconstitutional. If Mr. Stanalonis really does want to accomplish all of
these goals that are being said of him, should he not be running for a posi-
tion in Annapolis?
If I had any doubts before as to which candidate for judge to vote I
do not now. Judge Densford has for years practiced all types of laws, i.e.
criminal, civil, family, etc. He knows that to be a successful judge he must
take each case one at a time and weight each side evenly, without prejudice.
James Shawn Moore
Chaptico
This is a letter in response to Tom Juliens letter to
the editor warning us that President Obama is turning our
country into a socialist society. I have read many letters to
the editor in The County Times, but your letter I decided
to respond to. In your article you state the complacent
American citizens in todays society do not want to hear
the truth and are perfectly happy to accept the news media
and political statements as being factual. I would love
to know what basis you make this statement on. I dont
accept everything the news media says. I create my own
opinion on the information I gather from various sources.
For example I watched the presidential debate and fact
checked both President Obamas statements and Gov.
Mitt Romneys and formed my own opinion off of the in-
formation I obtained. Everyone is entitled to their opinion
as are you. Socialism means a government in which the
people collectively own and democratically operate the
industries and social services through an economic de-
mocracy. Everything I have read on socialism seems to
be something that you would be in favor of not against.
Socialism will be a society in which everybody will have
the right to participate in the social decisions that affect
them. And to believe that President Obama is going to
become a dictator is ridiculous. I will be willing to bet
you that the United States will never become a dictator-
ship. Our greatest threat is spreading ourselves too thin
and becoming vulnerable to an attack. We have checks
and balances in our government to prevent a dictatorship.
We have separation of powers that has helped us become
the most civilized country ever. You say I cant believe
that many people are too ignorant to see the light. Just
because someone doesnt have the same political views as
you do does not mean they are ignorant. Who are you to
tell me or anyone what my opinion should be? Just as you
believe that everyone is ignorant for not believing you,
there are plenty of people who think you are ignorant for
what you are saying. The only way to bring this country
back together is to work together. I consider myself a Re-
publican and if a Democrat has a great idea that will help
us and is common sense to me I dont vote against them
just because of my political party. I am open-minded and
will agree with the best solution no matter if it is Tea Par-
ty, Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, etc. I would love
to know who you were referring to when writing your
article. I like to state facts and make sure my statements
are backed up by data. It seems to me that things like that
dont apply to you. Please enlighten us on which dictators
President Obama is following. And please enlighten us on
all the truthful facts we are refusing to listen to. Dont
speak on the American peoples behalf if you are making
accusations that arent true, because none of your state-
ments apply to me or anyone I know.
Ben Aud
Lexington Park, MD
On Tuesday, Nov. 6 we will be asked to
vote on Question 6 on the Maryland ballot. A
vote for (Yes) to Question 6 will drastically
redefne marriage in Maryland, allowing two
people of the same sex to marry. A vote against
(No) to Question 6 will keep marriage between
one man and one woman within the state. Sup-
porters of Question 6 want same sex marriage
to be treated as equal to traditional marriage
between one man and one woman. But heres is
why that can/should never be.
Lets look at Websters dictionary for some
defnitions frst.
Natural lawin accordance with or de-
termined by nature; a specifc principle held to
be derived from nature and binding up human
society.
Marriagethe state of being united to a
person of the opposite sex as husband or wife
Procreateto produce off spring.
Equalityalike in quality, nature or status;
regarding or affecting objects the same way.
Traditional marriage between one man and
one woman is an instance of the total embodi-
ment of natural law. Within the structure of
marriage a man and woman come together in
love with (in most instances) the ability to pro-
create. This redefned defnition of marriage as
proposed by Question 6 is totally against natural
law since two men or two women cannot come
together to produce offspring (without outside
assistance).
This act of two men or two women coming
together sexually is an unnatural act. In promot-
ing Question 6 its supporters would have you
think theyre promoting marriage equality
wrong! Nothing could be further from the truth.
Traditional marriage between one man and one
woman exemplifes not only the time-honored
institution of marriage, the natural law, the abil-
ity to procreate but also other Godly precepts.
Same-sex marriage isnt and can never be in
equality with traditional marriage. Same-sex
marriage is unnatural and makes a mockery
of the institution of marriage.
I know the statements above are inconve-
nient truths for somebuts truths nonetheless.
My question is why are we in Maryland mak-
ing a law to protect and promote this unnatural?
Please protect the sacred institution of marriage
and dont buy into this bold lie of equality
nothing could be further from the truth! Vote
no to Question 6.
Cece Price
Leonardtown
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ObamaCare is Good
To The Editor
Im writing this letter in strong support of James Toma-
sic and his bid for the Board of Education (At Large Seat).
Ive known Jim for more than nine years. He is a long
time county resident and devoted father of fve children.
Jim has always been deeply involved in his childrens edu-
cation. His oldest child graduated Great Mills High School
earlier this year and his remaining children all attend public
schools in the county (Great Mills H.S., Chopticon H.S.,
Spring Ridge M.S., and Ridge E.S.). With students at all
three levels of the school system, Jim is keenly aware of
whats working, and whats not working, at each step of the
educational phase. If Jim is elected to the Board of Educa-
tion, hell represent me as I too am a parent with children in
the school system.
As an engineer employed at Patuxent Naval Air Sta-
tion, Jim brings to the table strong leadership skills and
the unique ability to maintain and foster relations between
the school system and Patuxent Naval Air Station. This is
certainly a valuable asset when it comes to the St. Marys
County School Public Schools benefting from all of the
resources that Patuxent Naval Air Station has to offer in
regards to enhancing the education our children receive
in the felds of Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics.
Jim is a champion for the success of all children. He
has tirelessly volunteered his time and expertise as Cub
Scout leader, Boy Scout leader, Girl Scout leader, athletic
coach, Science Fair Judge, and a mentor to high school and
college students. He is also an active PTA member, mem-
ber of the School Improvement Team, Special Committee
member (textbook adoption and high school achievement),
and was the Chairman of the Budget Advisory Committee.
I believe that the endorsements Jim has received from the
Educational Associations (although Jim has never been a
school teacher or member) and the Enterprise Newspaper
make a strong statement for his qualifcations and inten-
tions to be elected to the Board of Education.
I attended both local candidate forums (Great Mills and
Leonardtown high schools), Ive read the same local news-
paper articles and editorials that you have, and Ive had an
opportunity to speak with several of the candidates running
for local positions. Im very disappointed by candidates that
have wasted my time speaking negatively about their op-
ponents and not focused on telling the public how they can
best serve the community. I would like to commend both
Cathy Allen (candidate for Board of Education, District 2)
and James Tomasic for the manner in which theyve run
their campaigns. Neither person has spoken poorly of their
opponent, but both have instead focused on their qualifca-
tions for the position and how they hope to make a positive
difference in the community if elected. It is this type of
professional demeanor that we should seek to represent the
citizens of St. Marys County at the highest levels.
Jim is one of the most upstanding and ethical people I
know. Hes very approachable and eager to listen. Hes not
a politician seeking to use the Board of Education position
as a stepping stone for a future political career. Hes a hus-
band, a father of fve, seeking to make our school system the
very best that it can be. In short, Jim is committed to ensur-
ing that each and every child enrolled in the school system
receives the very best education possible and that they go on
to become productive and successful members of society.
Please join me on Nov. 6 in bettering our community
and make your vote for James Tomasic.

Robert McDaniel
Lexington Park
Congressman Steny Hoyer is a strong supporter
of early childhood education, carrying on his late
wife Judith P. Hoyers legacy as an advocate for young
children and their access to a quality education and
support services. As a pioneering advocate of early
childhood education and a former Supervisor of Ear-
ly Childhood Education for Prince George's County
Public Schools, Mrs. Hoyer had a vision of improving
school readiness of children from birth through fve
years by providing comprehensive early childhood
education and social services to students and their
families under one roof.
Today, there are 26 Judy Centers named in trib-
ute to Mrs. Hoyer providing a full range of essential
services for thousands of families across Maryland.
They provide health services, attention to young chil-
dren with disabilities, access to breakfast/lunch, and
the opportunity to attain adult education and family
literacy. The Maryland State Department of Educa-
tion has found that students who attend Judy Centers
experience a signifcant increase in school readiness.
Its clear that Judy Centers are making a difference in
Maryland.
Congressman Hoyer introduced legislation and
secured funding to establish full-service community
schools across the country, building upon the success-
es of Judy Centers throughout Maryland. He has also
advocated for Head Start and supports accountability
in the program to ensure young students have access
to high-quality early childhood education. This Con-
gress, he voted against cuts to Head Start that would
have kicked hundreds of thousands of children out of
the program.
Providing these critical services to preschoolers
signifcantly increases their chances of success later
in life and, by extension, enhances the quality of life
in the larger community of which we all are a part.
His commitment to Maryland families and to fami-
lies throughout the country has ensured all children
have the chance to be school-ready and can succeed.
This commitment is one more reason to return him to
congress on November 6.
Neil Covey
St. Inigoes
Hoyer
Continues
Wifes Legacy
As a lifelong resident of St. Marys County and a Mary-
land lawyer for over 35 years, I have some observations and
opinions concerning the Circuit Court Judge race between
Judge David Densford and Joe Stanalonis that I would like to
share with the citizens of St. Marys County
First, many have heard that Densford is the only qualifed
candidate for the Judgeship. What does this mean? It means
that the judicial nominating commission, chaired by a Repub-
lican, appointed by Gov. Ehrlich has twice found Mr. Stanalo-
nis not qualifed to be a judge.
Second, if Rick Fritz, St. Marys states attorney, wants a
qualifed candidate from his offce to challenge Judge Dens-
ford, why didnt he ask Ted Winder to run? Ted is an excellent
lawyer, who before joining the states attorneys offce had a
successful private practice. More importantly, he was found to
be qualifed by the judicial nominating commission.
Third, why did the Republican Central Committee, along
with Rick Fritz, think it was appropriate to endorse any can-
didate in a non-partisan race? If this was some attempt to
discredit Governor OMalley, then they should be endorsing
Republican politicians in other races, and not go after judi-
cial candidates who are not politicians. This is supposed to
be a non-partisan race. Certainly it is not to the beneft of the
citizens of St. Marys to have an unqualifed judge for ffteen
years because some people dont like the current governor.
Finally, I would like to pose a question to the citizens of St.
Marys. If you needed open-heart surgery would you choose a
general practitioner or a board-certifed cardiac surgeon to
perform your operation? As excellent as the general practi-
tioner might be (and there are many who I admire), I would
choose the one who was most qualifed and board-certifed for
the task at hand and that would be the cardiac surgeon. And,
when it comes to voting for the next judge, I would vote for the
only person who was found to be highly qualifed and certifed
by the Judicial Nominating Committee, David Densford.
Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts. I now
ask you to vote for Judge Densford.
G. Thomas Daugherty
Lexington Park, MD
With all of the confusion and controversy about Obam-
aCare, I decided to do a fact check to become more informed
about how it will affect me and others, personally. I found that it
is designed to keep Americans healthy through offering incen-
tives for preventive health care while cutting the cost of a health
care system that is sky rocketing.
ObamaCare is already working in our state and county.
Parents can now keep children on their insurance plans up to
age 26. In Maryland at least 46,000 young adults under 26 are
now receiving coverage through their parents insurance plans.
It is comforting to know that there will be coverage for young
Americans starting their careers.
Personally, it gives me a strong sense of security knowing
that my insurance company cant drop me because I get sick,
make a mistake on my application or hit an arbitrary cap on cov-
erage. Starting in 2014, insurance companies wont be allowed
to deny coverage or charge more based on health conditions,
protecting the up to 129 million Americans with preexisting
conditions. I am grateful that under the leadership of President
Obama and supporters like Cardin and Hoyer, 17 million chil-
dren with preexisting conditions cant be denied coverage and
105 million other Americans no longer have lifetime caps on
their coverage.
Additionally, 86 million Americans will get more access
to preventive care such as lifesaving cancer screenings, regular
checkups and immunizations covered by Medicare or their in-
surance, without a co-pay or deductible. Seniors in our county
and state have saved over $56 million on prescription drugs and
over $550,000 Medicare benefciaries in Maryland have received
free preventive services or a free annual wellness visit with their
doctor. Through preventive health care and keeping Americans
healthy, ObamaCare will cut the total cost of our health care and
reduce the defcit by more than $120 billion dollars by 2012.
On a more personal note, my husband experienced a
catastrophic illness for which the cost of his care has exceeded
$400,000. He is retired military and we also had health insur-
ance through my job. Having health care coverage was a bless-
ing to us. I truly want to continue with coverage like ObamaCare
that will take into account pre-existing conditions, catastrophic
illnesses, and serious accidents that are beyond our control. My
husband and I have worked hard in this community for most of
our life-time and we do not want any family faced with bank-
ruptcy or poverty because of the circumstances of their health
care.
Elfreda Mathis
Valley Lee
25 The County Times
To The Editor
In each issue of the County
Times, and Enterprise, I read the
letters to the editor. Some are in-
formative, some amusing, and
some just compel me to add my
two cents. Such is the case with the
same sex marriage controversy and
vote. My question has always been,
What possible difference could it
make to you, the righteous opposi-
tion, if two people love each other
and want to make it offcial? I
keep hearing the same justifcation
for this opposition, its against the
word of God, it says in the bible,
and so on. You often hear the argu-
ment that children need a tradition-
al father and mother for a proper
upbringing, yet look how many sin-
gle mothers and fathers are raising
children and doing just fne. Yet,
when a loved one dies from an ill-
ness, killed in an accident, or when
some moron kills them for the cou-
ple of dollars in their pockets, its
Gods will. Heres my second ques-
tion, What makes you the author-
ity that God didnt decide to make
some people gay? If, as Christians
say they believe, we are all created
in Gods image that must include
the gay community.
Ive known quite a few gays,
male and female, in my lifetime,
most of them have been intelligent,
educated, and considerate of others
feelings. Many of them have been
religious, and some have been mar-
ried, and never, not once, have any
of them tried to convert me to their
lifestyle. Christianity, on the other
hand, has a very long history of op-
pression against anyone that does
not believe as they do, from the
Crusades, to the American Indian,
to the gay community. I fully real-
ize that it is probably a very small
percentage of Christians that are
waving this anti-gay banner, most,
Im sure, realize that what people
decide to do with their lives is ex-
actly that, their choice.
Many years ago, for the most
part, we put an end to racial dis-
crimination, dont you think its
about time we put an end to this
discrimination also? That is all
this opposition amounts to, dis-
crimination against a group of
people that have a different phi-
losophy, and want to live their
lives united.
So again, I ask the question,
if two people getting married does
not effect you in any way, other
than mentally, what possible objec-
tion could you have?
Jim Jorden
Lexington Park
End Gay Marriage Discrimination
Judge Letter is Propaganda
Former Student
Supports Tomasic
Hope is not a Strategy
In 2008, then candidate Obama promised hope
for all Americans. He also promised that he would fx
Washington, improve the economy, and cut the federal
defcit in half. After almost four years as President,
Washington is more dysfunctional and polarized than
when he took offce, and the economy is not back in
a recession solely due to Federal Reserve monetary
policy. He more than tripled the annual defcit to $1.42
trillion, followed by three more years of a defcit greater
that $1trillion. For the frst time in U.S. history our total
debt to GDP ratio exceeded 100 percent. In comparison,
Spain a country on the verge of requesting a fnancial
bailout has a debt to GDP ratio of 85.3 percent
The result of President Obamas inability to as-
sume a leadership role and implement a defcit reduc-
tion plan is that the default plan is now the 2011 Budget
Control Act failure provision that mandates $1.2 tril-
lion of automatic budget cuts (sequestration) in 2013.
Obama promised to veto any attempt by Congress to
cancel sequestration; ensuring that he will lead the
country over the fscal cliff; an outcome that will in-
crease unemployment and another recession. Seques-
tration was meant to be a deterrent; not a strategy.
Last week, two weeks before the election, Obama
pledged to solve the nations budget problems within
the frst six months of his second term. It is diffcult to
accept that Americans are nave enough to believe that
in six months Obama can resolve the budget problems
that over the past four years his policies created.
The country simply cannot afford another four years
of fscal irresponsibility, divisiveness, and false prom-
ises. The country needs a strong leader who will make
tough decisions; not a president who believes that hope
is a strategy.
Stephen K. Brady
California
Recently I received an unsolicited letter from
Judge Densford. Rather than throwing it in the trash can
as just another piece of junk mail, I read it carefully and
tried to analyze the points. I found his brochure almost
humorous, very propagandist, bloviating and full of
conficting information. Im surprised the judge didnt
hurt his hand slapping his back.
Densford claims to have a conservative judicial
philosophy, which is ridiculous. Gov. OMalley is the
most liberal and radical governor in America and has
never nor will he ever appoint a conservative. OMalley
is Obama-like and Judge Densford is an Obama con-
tributor and supporter.
Judge Densford says St. Marys has been dominat-
ed by a small insider group for 30 years. I agree 100
percent. However, Densford is backed by all the local
cronies, power structure and the inner circle. He was
next in line for the good ole boys fgures - Densford
has only moved 300 yards up the hill in Leonardtown
in the last 50 years. Yes judge you are the anointed
one for the insiders.
Judge candidate Joe Stanalonis is not trying to fool
anyone. He is a true conservative, fne family man and
has a distinguished record despite your cronies and your
attempt to smear your opponent just like Barack Obama
community organizer tactics. The states attorney is
not running for offce. It was a cheap shot and sour
grapes on him only because he endorsed Stanalonis.
St. Marys voters reject the good ole boy and liberal
Densford. Liberals always try to act like conservatives
when elections roll around. Reject the attack dog
mailing. I am a proud conservative and registered Re-
publican. I have observed the good ole boys in control
for 45 years and it sickens me. Densfords letter reminds
me of a saying in Nebraska farm country where I grew
up Never stand too close to a Holstein cow when she
lifts her tail or you get hit by the splatter. Judge, please
stop sending me your propaganda.
Donald Beck
St. Marys City
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11/1/2012
I am writing to support James Tomasic for the at-Large seat of
the Board of Education. As the valedictorian of Great Mills High
School, Class of 2008, Ive beneftted from the boards achievements
and been hindered by its shortcomings. Jim is the unsurpassed can-
didate for the job because he actively seeks solutions based on par-
ent, teacher, and student input.
Jim has shown his dedication to student learning as a mentor for
the Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program for 16 years.
As a mentee, Ive had the opportunity to watch him make perceptive
and thorough decisions based on data and qualitative analysis. Jim
will ensure that the board no longer boasts success based on incon-
gruous statistics, but constructs policies based on classroom data,
especially by comparing different schools to see whats working and
what isnt. The story the data tells is enhanced by parents voices,
and there is no doubt he will hear them out, as he has served and
is an active member of PTAs and SIT teams for his children, who
attend St. Marys public elementary, middle and high schools. The
teachers union has supported his policies and many of my former
teachers believe he will help build better relations with the board.
However, one group I believe has not been addressed in the debates
and newspapers are students. Greater student feedback would be a
powerful tool for the board as we can give immediate evaluation on
programs to advance learning, in ways not realized with statistics. A
Boy Scout Troop Leader, I know Jim has an uncommon gift of being
able to connect with students of all ages.
With over 20 years of experience building teams at NAVAIR,
I know that James Tomasic will be able to create an interdependent
relationship between parents and the board. I encourage you to re-
view his policies at http://www.tomasic2012.com/ and vote for him
on Nov 6.
Andrew Rohland
Saint Inigoes
Two Bridges Need Replacement
My questions/points encompass two sorely
needed bridge replacements and as such would be
termed Maryland state issues. However, committed
U.S. House and Senate members certainly can con-
tend for and acquire required project funding and jus-
tifcation as Washington, D.C. metro area priorities.
Construction will immediately create hundreds of lo-
cal jobs and revenue generated within area businesses
would amount to untold millions.
1. Replacement for the treacherous seven-
decade-old H.W. Nice Bridge at Route 301 linking
Southern Maryland and King George County, Vir-
ginia. I believe site surveys and subsequent plans for
a replacement span on the order of the new Woodrow
Wilson Bridge have at long last been accomplished.
This bridge issue has long been under environmen-
tal impact study and advisement ad nauseum and its
replacement as an antiquated, unsafe and insuffcient
choke-point structure is undeniable. There are two
schools of thought on this bridge; federal funding as
a shovel ready project and Maryland state transpor-
tation funds collected for seven decades ought to be
suffcient to practically fund its replacement without
begging Congress. However, undoubtedly, said fund
has been raided for some more convenient high vis-
ibility project in Montgomery County or Baltimore.
2. Replacement for the Thomas Johnson Bridge
linking Calvert and St. Marys counties. This too, is
unsuitable for todays high volume of traffc and the
same holds for the jobs it would also create.
Chester Seaborn
Mechanicsville
26 The County Times
Library
items
Community
Applications being accepted for Li-
brary Board positions
Applications for the Board of Li-
brary Trustees are being accepted until
Nov. 14. Board members Evelyn Hol-
land and Daniel Burris will end their
terms on Dec. 31. Information and ap-
plications are available at any branch or
at www.stmalib.org.
Friends to hold mini book sale
The Friends of the Library will hold
their annual mini book sale on Nov. 4
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Leonardtown
librarys sidewalk. The rain date is Nov.
11.
Free programs planned for children
Children ages 7 and older will ex-
plore digestion, fat and sugar content of
favorite foods and mealtime safety at the
Hungry for Science programs at Lexing-
ton Park branch on Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. and
Leonardtown branch on Nov. 23 at 2:30
p.m. Registration is required.
Children can come and dance to
their favorite storytime songs at the
Leonardtown branch on Nov. 9 at 10 a.m.
and at Lexington Park branch on Nov. 16
at 2 p.m.

Coupon and holiday shopping tips
presented
Kimberly Pepper-Hoctor, a 30-year
coupon veteran, will present strategies
on using coupons and holiday shopping
tips at Leonardtown branch on Nov. 6
and at Charlotte Hall branch on Nov. 8.
Both begin at 6:30 p.m. Registration is
required.

Libraries offer computer classes
Lexington Park library will offer a
PowerPoint introductory class on Nov. 5
at 5:30 p.m. A mini class on managing
your library account and using Library
Elf, a service that helps customers keep
track of their checkouts and holds, will
be held at Leonardtown branch on Nov.
8 at 1:30 p.m. A mini class on creating
holiday greeting newsletters will be of-
fered on Nov. 13 at 3:30 p.m. Registra-
tion is required for each of these classes.
Calling all poets
Poets of all ages are invited to come
and share either their original poems or
favorite poems at Poetry Open Mic at the
Leonardtown branch on Nov. 7 at 6:30
p.m. The public is invited to come and
listen.

Nonprofts can learn to fnd funders
A free webinar offered at Lexing-
ton Park library on Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. will
introduce nonprofts to the Foundations
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relaxing atmosphere.
Chef-owned and operated
Loc and Karleen Jafres
Women Combine Sport and Fundraising
By Alex Panos
Staff Writer
An annual charity volleyball tourna-
ment accomplished a feat four years in the
making last weekend during the fnal days
of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
We hit it today, organizer Brandy Su-
tor said of reaching fve fgures the total
amount of money raised now at $12,000
to donate to The National Breast Cancer
Foundation.
The tournament, held at St. Johns
School in Hollywood, featured 15 compet-
ing teams and was the biggest one yet, ac-
cording to Sutor.
Participation is growing, 10 teams took
part in 2010 and their were 11 in 2011.
The tournament raised a total of
$8,000 over the frst 3 years and raised an-
other $4,000 last Saturday.
Teams paid $100 and donated a case of
beer in order to participate in the daylong
tournament.
Although the entrance fee was high,
the frst place prize was merely a few water
bottles and, of course said Sutor, winning
back the case of beer.
Organizers kept the prize small to en-
sure they could donate the most money pos-
sible to breast cancer research.
They are not here at all for the money
or prizes, Sutor explained of all the par-
ticipants. They are here for the love of the
sport and to donate to the National Breast
Cancer Foundation.
Sutors aunt, Pam Bohmann, was di-
agnosed with breast cancer in 2008, but the
disease has been in remission since 2009.
In search of a way to donate money for
her aunts cause, Sutor along with Dawn
and Erin Tennyson turned to their favorite
sport.
We all love to play volleyball, Sutor
said as a spiked volleyball whizzed by her
and ricocheted into a table.
Sutor encourages all people interested
in signing up next year, or donating money
to the cause, to visit the events page, Tour-
nament for Ta-Tas, on Facebook.
Teams play to 21 using the rally point
system, and the tournament is double
elimination.
Eagle Systems, OBrien Realty, Chesa-
peake Custom Embroidery, Prep and Play
Preschool, Melissa Farr Photography, State
Farm, Chaptico Market, C & C Plumbing,
A & G Electric, Village Hair Boutique and
Schoenbauer Furniture Service sponsored
the tournament.
27 The County Times
Consignments Accepted The Week Before The Sale!
Preview & pre-register on Friday Nov. 9th from 2-5 PM
Terms by: Stauffer Brothers
41400 Friendship Court Mechanicsville, MD 20659
No Buyers Premium Cash or Honorable Check Only
All Announcements Sale Day Take Precedence Over All Advertising
Not Responsible for Accidents, Food on Premises
Annual Public Auction
Consignment Sale in Oakville, MD
Saturday November 10, 2012
Horses, Hay, Farm Equipment, Nursery Stock, Furniture,
Tools, Sporting Goods & Small Animals
Directions: From Waldorf, Maryland take Rt. 5 South to Rt. 235 South to Friendship School Road
turn right go 1 mile to Friendship Court turn right to 1st farm right!
Chicken BBQ & Bake Sale plus lots of other good food!
Selling driving horses, draft horses, crossbreds & ponies!
1 load of driving horses selling for Willis Troyer; 1 load of horses for Mels Stable; plus other local consignments!
Farm Equipment
New Holland 55 hay rake; New Holland 467 haybine with 25 HP Kohler engine; Pioneer forecart with steering; engine-driven
potato digger; 30 in. steel-wheeled subsolier (pull-type); 6 ft. 3-point grader blade; 38. in steel-wheeled potato planter (good
condition); heavy-duty Worthington single stage 15 HP air compressor.
Nursery Stock
Assorted trees & shrubs.
Produce Supplies
Hale water pump with Wisconsin engine; layfat hose; mulch plastic; IPT water pumps; greenhouse supplies; shade cloth;
soluble fertilizer; stakes; baskets & buckets; TR60 sand flter.
Sporting Goods
10 ft. aluminum john boat; new & used black powder rifes; tree stands; bows; archery supplies; new fshing rods & reels;
knives; tackle boxes; binoculars & more.
Misc. Household Items, Furniture, Crafts, Antiques & Collectables
Maytag wringer washers (reconditioned); woodstoves; misc. furniture; chainsaw-carved items; lawn furniture; hand-painted
crosscut saws & milk cans etc; dolls; toys; pots; pans; canners; cookers; etc.
Lawn, Garden, Tools & Misc. Items
Assorted Stihl chainsaws & grass trimmers; sprayers; portable air compressors;
lawn mowers; roto tillers; wheelbarrows; toolboxes & hand tools;
GE 15 HP 3-phase electric motor; U-line 5500 lb. pallet jack;
Napa 3/4 ton air-operated car lift; electric drills & routers; spray painting guns;
assort. bolts; #50 roller chain; V-belts; shoes; gloves; safety glasses.
Tack & Horse Related Items
2 - used buggies with hydraulic brakes (good condition); 1 used golden oak stained
2-wheeled buggy with 48 in. wheels, lights & hydraulic brakes; riding horse & pony tack,
bridles, saddles, halters, blankets, dewormers, brushes & much more too numerous to mention.
Hay, Rabbits,
Ducks, Chickens
& much more!
Mini Barn, New
& Used Building
Materials; Gates
& Fencing Supplies!
8:30 A.M. 8:30 A.M.
Auctioneer: Mel Hoover AU-003111-L
Home Phone: 717-354-8397 Business Phone: 717-354-6431
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The Longest Dietary Study
By Debra Meszaros CSN
www.MXSportsNutrition.com
Diets, some come and go,
and often it is new research that
then changes expert opinions
on whats best. But who has
actually carried out the longest
dietary study of all time?
The longest dietary study
is somewhere around 200,000
to 250,000-years-old; and has
been carried out by humans
themselves!
If we take a very close look at the
modern human body and all its functions,
we can see that little has changed physi-
cally; meaning we still have all the same
organs and functions. But if we examine
the current dietary habits of man, we see
a lot has changed. The struggle to stay
healthy lies in this difference. Theres no
need to reinvent the wheel. The human
body was made to last 120 years. If we
apply all the science and magic the medi-
cal world can do, we should be living be-
yond 120.
So where are we going wrong?
Supermarkets - they are just that,
super. You can get anything you want
24/7, 365 days a year; all in one place.
Thats great, right? You can learn about
the foods that are healthy for you and now
eat them every day. Thats good, no?
Lets go back 200,000 years. Man
had no transportation to get from place to
place other than his very own feet; more
than likely he didnt travel far. Its safe
to say whatever grew in his territory or
whatever animal resided there, is what
he ate. There was no plane or truck to
bring food in. The variety of food was
restricted to whatever grew in season.
There were no refrigerators to store food.
Can you imagine waiting a whole year to
eat strawberries again? Do you think they
looked at their watches and said hey its
noon, time for lunch? Did they even
have a dietary practice of eating three
meals a day? Women, can you
imagine not having to prepare
three meals a day! Its probably
safe to say the majority of their
diet was basically uncooked,
raw in form. Man didnt have to
learn what healthy food was, it
was all healthy.
So what can we learn from
the longest dietary study?
Since none of our body
functions have changed, why
change our natural diets? What
would happen if we ate mostly what was
in season? We could possibly have less
allergens, less gluten intolerance, and so
on. Ill take an educated guess and say
our bodies would be very happy with-
out the monotony of us eating the same
things every day. It might not build anti-
bodies against our everyday foods. Food
rotation is a natural process; it follows
natures cycle, our cycle. Eating foods
that are alive (uncooked) and in whole
form could be a good idea. If we stop
isolating nutrients we might actually get
the full benefts; leaving it in its natural
form, the way nature intended it. Maybe
man would fnally learn that Mother Na-
ture knows best.
These are the reasons I support the
idea of a Rotational Diet Plan.
2012 Debra Meszaros MXSports-
Nutrition.com. All rights reserved; no
duplication without permission.
DISCLAIMER: When you read
through the diet and lifestyle information,
you must know that everything within it
is for informational purposes only and
is not intended as a substitute for advice
from your physician or other health care
professional. I am making no attempt to
prescribe any medical treatment. You
should not use the information here for
diagnosis or treatment of any health prob-
lem or for prescription of any medication
or other treatment. The products and the
claims made about specifc products have
not been evaluated by the United States
Food and Drug Administration and are
not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent disease. You should consult with
a healthcare professional before starting
any diet, exercise or supplementation
program, before taking any medication,
or if you have or suspect you might have
a health problem. Confrm the safety of
any supplements with your M.D., N.D.
or pharmacist (healthcare professional).
Some information given is solely an
opinion, thought and or conclusion based
on experiences, trials, tests, assessments
or other available sources of information.
I do not make any guarantees or prom-
ises with regard to results. I may discuss
substances that have not been subject to
double blind clinical studies or FDA ap-
proval or regulation. You assume the re-
sponsibility for the decision to take any
natural remedy.
You and only you are responsible if
you choose to do anything with the infor-
mation you have read. You do so at your
own risk. Use your intelligence to make
the decisions that are right for you. Con-
sulting a naturopathic doctor is strongly
advised especially if you have any exist-
ing disease or condition.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Providence Room, located at 90 Alexander Lane, Solomons, MD 20688
Saturday, November 17
th
, 9am 2pm
Please join us for this exciting event, in support of OLSS!
It is going to be another fun-filled event!
For More information, contact Diane Allen
@ 443-226-5575 or familyallen@comcast.net
Over 50 Vendor!
Grandma's Basement
New and old treasures
Bake Sale
Raffles
Face Painting for the kids
.. And Much More!
Something for everyone!

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Thursday, Nov. 1
Military Appreciation Holiday Craft
& Vendor Show
NAS Pax River - Lincoln Military Housing
Community Center (21967 Cuddihy Road,
Pax River) 4-8 p.m.
In honor of Military Appreciation
month, military spouses, government
and contract employees will host the An-
nual Military Appreciation Holiday Craft/
Vendor Fair at Lincoln Military Housing
Community Center. Over 45 vendors will
offer items for sale including holiday orna-
ments, jewelry, handbags, crafts, artwork,
home decor, and much more. Many ven-
dors will offer specials to all military and
government personnel. The event is free
and open to those with base access only.
For vendor information, contact Kimberly
at prcraftfair@gmail.com.
Pulled Pork Sliders
VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Road,
California) 5:30-7:30 p.m.
We hope you will join us this Thurs-
day night for pork sliders. Our pulled pork
mini sandwiches are delicious; they are
served on a potato roll with coleslaw. Or-
der one for yourself or a bunch to share.
One is $2, four are $7 or eight are $12.
Order fries for an additional $2. Eat at the
post with a cold one or take some home to
the gang.
ArtLAB Senior Moments
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Cen-
ter (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) 10
a.m.-12 p.m.
First Thursdays of every month.
Drop-ins welcome no registration nec-
essary. Strictly for senior citizens, these
lightly guided sessions will focus on proj-
ects that allow us to socialize with our
peers as we make seasonal items. $7/per-
son. For more information, visit www.an-
nmariegarden.org.
Artworks @ 7th Presents
Washingtonians
Artworks @ 7th Gallery (9100 Bay Av-
enue, North Beach) 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Artworks @ 7th gallery presents
Washingtonians featuring the art of Nev-
in Bossart, John Gerachis, and Suzanne
Shelden. All three are long-time members
of this co-op gallery. Stop by between
Nov. 1-18 and see three artists and their
three visions of our hometownWashing-
ton, D.C. Past and present are combined
through the eyes, vision, and talent of three
Washingtonians who have spent years
living and working in and around this
great city. Their opening reception will be
Saturday, Nov. 3 from 1-5 p.m. For more
information, or to visit the show from a
distance, visit www.sheldenstudios.com
for a special show web page unveiling all
of the works in the show shortly after the
opening. The show and opening reception
are open to the public. If possible, RSVP at
sheldenstudios@comcast.net.
Prokofevs Piano Concerto No. 3
St. Marys College of Maryland (18952 E.
Fisher Road, St. Marys City) 8 p.m.
St. Marys College of Maryland pia-
nists Brian Ganz and Beverly Babcock
will join forces to present one of the most
exciting works in the piano concerto reper-
toire, Sergei Prokofevs Piano Concerto
No. 3 in C Major. The Prokofev concerto
will form the entire program with com-
mentaries from Ganz and examples at the
keyboard from both Ganz and Babcock.
Babcock will play the orchestra part ar-
ranged by the composer for a second pi-
ano. Entry is free and open to the public.
Open House
Southern Maryland Higher Education
Center (44219 Airport Road, California)
4-7 p.m.
Come to learn how a degree from
Center will help you step up in your career
or job, improve your salary, start a new ca-
reer or succeed in transitioning from mili-
tary to civilian. Join over 35,000 students
who have enrolled in university classes
at the center. For more information, go to
www.smhec.org or call 301-737-2500.
Friday, Nov. 2
Auction to beneft Immaculate Con-
ception Churchs Parish Hall
Immaculate Conception Church Hall
(28297 Old Village Avenue, Mechanics-
ville) 4 p.m.
Live auction, country store, bake
table, plant and garden table, raffes, food
table, and Christmas table, and lots of fun
and excitement.
Quilts, furniture, antiques, picnic
tables, gift sets, dinners, sports memo-
rabilia, collectibles, Afghans, rockers,
and many other items made and donated
by the parish community. Auctioneer
will be A.J. Bussler. Food (stuffed ham
sandwiches, fried chicken, hot dogs, po-
tato salad, and vegetable crab soup) and
drinks are available.
Comedy Mystery Dinner Theatre
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (Rt.
235, Laurel Grove, Mechanicsville) 6
p.m.
Nov. 2 and 3 6 p.m.
Presents the comedy mystery dinner
theater, The Ultimate Server by Nancy
Bond. The menu includes appetizers,
pulled pork, BBQ chicken breast, green
beans, potato salad, mac and cheese,
coleslaw, rolls, dessert and assorted
drinks. Cost is $30 per person in advance
only. For reservations call Carlene at
301-655-0522. Proceeds will be donated
to the Hungry Team in memory of John-
nie Mae Sawyer, The Ultimate Server.
There will also be a silent auction.
Childrens Art Exhibition
Leonardtown Arts Center (22660 Wash-
ington St. 2nd Floor, Leonardtown) 4-8
p.m.
The Leonardtown Arts Center is
pleased to announce a Childrens Art
Exhibition featuring the work of K-12
students taking classes at Yellow Door
Art Studios. The exhibition opens Friday
Nov. 2 and runs though Nov. 25.
First Free Friday
Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solo-
mons Island Road South, Solomons)
5-8 p.m.
The museum is open and free to the
public. See a special otter presentation
starting at 5:15 p.m. at the otter tank. Join
an interpreter in the maritime gallery to
learn how the military has impacted this
region since WWII. Exit 1 Stop Realty
sponsors the evening.
Spaghetti Dinner
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department
(24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood)
5-7 p.m.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Holly-
wood Volunteer Fire Department is spon-
soring a spaghetti dinner. The menu will
include spaghetti with meatballs or meat
sauce, salad and dressing, French bread
and tea or coffee. Entry is $8 for adults, $4
for children ages 5-12 and free for children
under 4.
Leonardtown First Fridays
Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190
Compton Road, Leonardtown) 5:30-
8:30 p.m.
The Folk Salad Trio, renowned for
their vocal harmonies and upbeat stage
presence, will be playing live music in the
tasting room. Enjoy browsing the photog-
raphy and other items for sale in the tasting
room. Wine tasting and souvenir glass are
$5.
Grand Opening of the Opal Fine Art
Gallery
Opal Fine Art Gallery (41625 Park Ave,
Leonardtown) 5-8 p.m.
Opal Fine Art Gallerys grand open-
ing will feature art, wine and music. The
show will highlight international guest
painter, surrealist Mindy Camponeschi,
In addition to Mindy the works of met-
alsmith Cynthia Rosebblatt and Angela
Wathen are available at the gallery. Enjoy
the sounds Justin Myles along with Port of
Leonardtown Wines during the evening.
Saturday, Nov. 3
Weekend Sandwich Sale
American Legion Post # 221 (21690
Colton Point Road, Avenue) 11a.m.-4
p.m.
American Legion Post 21 will be
having a weekend sandwich sale in their
parking lot Nov. 3 and 4. On the Menu
is charcoal grilled sliced beef, charcoal
grilled pork loin and minced beef barbe-
cue sandwiches. The cost is $5 each. For
further information, contact Mike Barbour
at 301-769-4569 or visit www.alpost221.
webs.com.
All Faith Church Annual Fall Dinner
Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment Social Hall (28165 Hills Club Road,
Mechanicsville) 12-5 p.m.
All Faith Episcopal Church of Char-
lotte Hall will be hosting its annual fall
dinner. The meal includes fried oysters,
Southern Maryland stuffed ham, fried
chicken, side dishes, and drinks. The din-
ner is $20 for adults and $10 for children 8
years old and younger. Carryout dinners
are also available for $20 each. Crafts, des-
serts, and a silent auction are also featured.
Proceeds are dedicated to the maintenance
of the church, which is 245 years old. For
more information about the fall dinner,
call All Faith Church at 301-884-3773 or
visit www.allfaithchurch.com.
Baskets and Bags Super Bingo
Center (44219 Airport Road, California)
5-9 p.m.
Sponsored by the Community Media-
tion Center of St. Marys County. For more
information, visit www.southernmary-
landbingo.com
Essential Oils Workshop
Oriented Gym (23123 Camden Way, Cali-
fornia) 12-2 p.m.
Are you interested in learning more
about essential oils? This class will edu-
cate and inform you how to makeover
your medicine cabinet using essential oils.
Take the frst step towards a more natural
approach to healthcare. Seating is limited,
so call 301-866-5444 to reserve your spot
today.
Sunday, Nov. 4
Christmas Bazaar and Craft Fair
Mother Catherine Spalding School (28833
Chaptico Road, Helen) 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Come visit with Santa, make a gin-
gerbread man, play bingo, bid on silent
auction items, try your luck with the cake-
walk or raffes. Door prizes will be given.
Crafter items for sale include Christmas
decorations, childrens items, homemade/
handmade jewelry, sewn items, paintings,
country crafts, crocheted items, jams and
jellies, dip mixes and much more. Lunch
and baked goods will be available for sale.
For more information, visit our website
at www.mothercatherine.org or call 301-
884-3165. Interested crafters may contact
Betsy Farrell at bfarrell@ftrinc.net. All
proceeds beneft Mother Catherine Spald-
ing School.
Basket Bingo to Beneft Stephens
Fund
Mechanicsville Fire Department Social
Hall (28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanics-
ville) 12:30 p.m.
The Charlotte Hall Rotary Club will
host their 13th Annual Super Holiday Bas-
ket Bingo to beneft Stephens Fund. Pro-
ceeds will beneft special needs children
and their families. Doors open at 12:30
p.m. and bingo will start at 1:45 p.m. More
than $5,000 in prizes can be won. Two for
one - all regular game baskets will be flled
with another Longaberger Basket. Anyone
who reserves a seat qualifes for a chance
to win an Event Basket signed by Tami
Longaberger. The group leader who brings
the most people with them will win the
Trellis Hurricane Basket. Pull tabs for bas-
kets, King Tutt, 20 door prizes and more.
To reserve a table for six or more or to be
included in the drawing please call Shirley
at 240-298-3885 or 301-904-0642 or Shir-
ley.mattingly@verizon.net
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
Father Andrew White School (22850
Washington Street, Leonardtown) 8 a.m.
Father Andrew White School Home
and School Association is sponsoring a
community all-you-can-eat breakfast. The
menu features eggs, bacon, sausage, bis-
cuits with gravy, pancakes and more. Cost:
Ages 13 and up - $8 Ages 4-12 - $4 Under
3 free.
Greenwell Rockfsh Feastival
Greenwell Manor House (25420 Rosedale
Manor Lane, Hollywood) 1-5 p.m.
Bite By Bite -The Rockfsh Feasti-
val will be held in the stately Greenwell
Manor House on the beautiful Patuxent
River, and will feature gourmet servings
of rockfsh and other Southern Maryland
culinary favorites, along with the Red-
skins game on the big screen, and a cash
bar. Morris Point Catering and Chef Dan-
iel Roys will cater the event. If you enjoy
rockfsh in its many delicious forms, this
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will be the pace to be. Tickets are only
$35 a piece, so you really cant go wrong.
Please RSVP to Greenwell at 301-373-
9775 as soon as possible
Sunday Mullings
Compton Road, Leonardtown) 12-6 p.m.
Time to awaken your senses with
mulled wine as we prepare to change the
time. We will be mulling wine for tasting
each Sunday in November starting Nov.
4. Come by and taste the organic mulling
spices combined with local wine. The cost
is $5 for a souvenir glass, wine tasting up
to six wines
Monday, Nov. 5
Improving Meat Quality for Southern
Maryland Producers
SMECO Auditorium (15035 Burnt Store
Road, Hughesville) 6 p.m.
A free workshop specifcally de-
signed for Southern Marylands meat
producers. This workshop will focus on
improving meat quality through genetics
and nutrition, presented by Dr. Thomas
G. Hartsock and Dr. Enrique Nelson Es-
cobar, UME. and sponsored by the South-
ern Maryland Agricultural Development
Commission (SMADC). RSVP: by Thurs-
day Nov. 1, 2012, by email to Susan Mc-
Quilkin: smcquilkin@smadc.com, or call
SMADC staff at: 301-274-1922, ext. 1
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Comrades in the Cosmos: Soviet Sci-
ence Fiction Film Series
St. Marys College of Maryland Cole
Cinema (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Marys
City) 8 p.m.
The History Department of St. Marys
College of Maryland is pleased to present
Comrades in the Cosmos: Soviet Science
Fiction Film Series. The Soviet Union had
a great tradition of science fction, which
has remained largely unknown in the U.S.
These flms dramatize issues of the threats
and potential of technology, the limits and
nature of humanity, and fear of the other,
with some class confict and socialist uto-
pian dreaming thrown in. Each flm is
open to the public, free of charge and will
be shown in the colleges Cole Cinema at
8 p.m. Featuring Amphibian Man (Gen-
nadii Kazanskii and Vladimir Chebotarev,
1962, 97 minutes)
Election Day Luncheon
Ridge Volunteer Fire Department (13820
Point Lookout Road, Ridge) 7 a.m.
Stuffed Ham and Chicken Salad
Sandwiches will be on the menu for $5
each. Chicken Salad sandwiches will
be $3 each. All pre-orders can be picked
up Nov. 5 from 7-8:30 p.m. or Nov. 6 at
7 a.m. Pre-orders must be picked by 12
p.m. on Tuesday or they will be sold.
Please specify the day and time you wish
to pick up your order. Come out and sup-
port a great cause, enjoy great South-
ern Maryland Stuffed Ham and famous
Ridge VFD Chicken Salad, get lunch for
the offce, and dont forget to vote. Baked
goods will also be available for sale.
St. Johns Open House
St. Johns School (43900 St. Johns Road,
Hollywood) 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Johns, a Pre-K - 8th grade Cath-
olic school will be hosting an open house
for all interested families. Come see
what makes St. Johns School exception-
al. Meet the staff and see our students in
action. Please consider joining us for a
tour of our new facility, which includes
a full size gym, classrooms equipped
with Star Boards, multiple Media Labs
and more. Learn about our new Pre-K
program as well as our extracurricular
activities, extended day care and interna-
tional partnerships. Information packets
with further details will be distributed.
For more information, please contact St.
Johns School at 301-373-2142 or offce@
sjshollywood.org or visit www.sjsholly-
wood.org.
Wednesday, Nov. 7
Free Line Dance Lessons
Hotel Charles (15100 Burnt Store Road,
Hughesville) 7 p.m.
The Boot Scooters of Southern
Maryland offer free beginner line dance
lessons every Wednesday. Guests may
stay and watch, or even participate in,
the more advanced practice session that
follows the beginner lessons. Anyone
interested in obtaining more informa-
tion about these lessons can contact us
through the Boot Scooters of Southern
Maryland website at www.bootscooter-
sofsomd.blogspot.com.
Thursday, Nov. 8
The Innocence Project
College of Southern Maryland, La Plata
Campus, Business and Industry (BI)
Building, Chaney Enterprises Conference
Room, Room BI-113 (8730 Mitchell Road,
La Plata) 6-7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by CSMs Institutional
Equity and Diversity Offce, this event
will include presentations by Scott Hor-
noff and Innocence Projects Senior Ad-
vocate for National Partnerships Kathryn
A. Monroe. The Innocence Project is a na-
tional litigation and public policy organi-
zation dedicated to exonerating wrongful-
ly convicted people through DNA testing
and reforming the criminal justice system.
For information on the Innocence Project,
visit http://www.innocenceproject.org.
Think Global Workshop
St. Marys County Chamber of Com-
merce (44200 Airport Road, Suite B,
California) - 11:30 a.m.1 p.m.
Think Global workshop will focus on
the benefts of exporting for small busi-
nesses and the support services available
making it easier to export now more than
ever before. Entry is free, but registration
is required. Call -934-7583 to sign up.
Friday, Nov. 9
Special Needs Night
mons Island Road South, Solomons) 5-7
p.m.
Free family fun night for families
with special needs offered in cooperation
with Calvert County Parks & Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation Services.
Sotterleys Legends & Lore
Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley
Lane, Hollywood) 6 and 8 p.m.
There is nothing like a good yarn, and
Sotterley, with three centuries of people
living on this site, has many exciting and
entertaining stories that have been passed
on over the years. Way back when sto-
ries and recent experiences from those
close to Sotterley will be shared. Storytell-
ing at its fnest, this presentation will bring
out the storyteller in you. Advance reser-
vations only. Tickets are $15 per person.
Tours are limited to 20 people and walk-
ing is required. Purchase tickets online at
www.sotterley.org.
Saturday, Nov. 10
Annual Chinese Auction
St. Georges Episcopal Church (19167
Poplar Hill Lane, Valley Lee) 9 a.m.
Offerings include collectibles, gift
certifcates, themed baskets, wine tast-
ing for six, Blue Crabs tickets, passes to
Wicomico Shores and St. Marys golf,
Luray Caverns, hotel stays, small appli-
ances, rugs and even white elephant gifts.
Homemade baked goods will be available
for purchase. For Lunch Sloppy Joes,
Hot Dogs, Coleslaw & Beverages, sloppy
joes, coleslaw, drinks and doughnuts will
be available for purchase. Tickets are 50
cents each. For more information, please
call (301) 994-0585.
Sunday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day
mons Island Road South, Solomons)
10:30-11 a.m.
In honor of Military Month, active
military, veterans, DOD employees, and
their families may enjoy free admission at
the Calvert Marine Museum.
Honoring our Veterans Days
Compton Road, Leonardtown) 12-6
p.m.
All veterans will receive one free
tasting all day. We will feature a special
fight with our award winning wines. The
cost is $5 for wine tasting up to six wines
and a souvenir glass
Fall Dinner
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
(22357 Three Notch Road, Lexington
Park) 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Come out for an all you can ear fall
dinner featuring Al Porters Famous
Maryland stuffed ham, fried chicken,
fried oysters, beets, green beans, parsley
potatoes and dinner rolls. Homemade
baked goods will be on sale. Adults eat for
$23, children six-12 are $11 and children
under six-years-old eat free.
15% Of Dine-In Only
Minimum $25.00
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22622 Mac Arthur Blvd. San Souci Center California, MD 20619
301-866-1880
Chesapeake Auction House
St. Leonard, MD 20685 410-586-1161 chesapeakeauctionhouse.com
Grocery
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Saturday,
Nov. 10th - 4 p.m.
2-Day Florida
Estate Antique &
Collectible Auction
Consignments Now Being Accepted for Upcoming Gun Auction
Nov. 2nd - 6 p.m.
Friday, Saturday,
Nov. 3rd - 4 p.m.
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Orchestra Season Salutes The Romantics
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
From Smetana to Rachmaninoff and Brahms, the
Chamber Orchestra of Southern Maryland in Concerts
2012-2013 season starts with a salute to the great roman-
tics, according to Jackie Hahn, board president and as-
sistant concertmaster.
Hahn and Vladimir Lande, conductor and music di-
rector, select the music played each season.
Lande looks for music that will challenge the cham-
ber group, pushing them to become a better orchestra.
Since taking the baton eight years ago, Lande sees a
marked improvement in the abilities of the performers.
The group has an average of eight weeks to learn a num-
ber of pieces and be at the top of their game to make ev-
erything happen.
Alan Newhouse, a 12-year veteran with orchestra,
noticed a tremendous improvement in the past eight
years. Newhouse started frst the viola then switched to
the violin.
The improvement draws the attention of newer per-
formers, like percussionist Ed Winson Delmoro.
I fnally get to play with them, Delmoro says be-
fore taking the stage for the frst time.
Challenging the performers, both new and sea-
soned, is one consideration when choosing music. Hahn
says public domain pieces are free for anybody to use
while more contemporary pieces can cost up to $1,000
for COSMIC to perform.
Newhouse says his favor-
ite works are the classics, in-
cluding Brahms symphonies,
although he couldnt choose
one he likes above all others.
Lande, echoes Newhouses
thoughts, saying to choose a
favorite piece would miss the
point.
Every piece that Im
playing is my favorite, Lande
says. You have to love the
music you play.
December shows include
a holiday concert in conjunc-
tion with Chesapeake Choral
Arts Society. The chamber
will perform their holiday
concert, featuring George
Frideric Handels Messiah
and Francis Poulencs Glo-
ria. Patuxent Presbyterian
Church hosts the Dec.8 con-
cert at 7 p.m. The College of
Southern Maryland, La Plata
campus hosts the Dec. 9 con-
cert at 2:30 p.m.
The third concert is the
family concert, highlight-
ing performance artists Tim
Marrone and Matthew Pauli, as well as the winners of
COSMICs young artist competition. Music will include
Dmitry Kabalevskys The Comedians, Suite Op. 26.
The frst family concert is at Great Mills High
School on March 9 at 7 p.m. The next at crossroad Chris-
tian Church on March 10 at 4 p.m. It is one of the most
popular performances during the season, Hahn says.
They focus on music that will appeal to a younger demo-
graphic at times hosting youth art shows to coincide with
the concert. This years performance artists are clowns to
ft with the piece chosen, Hahn said.
In addition to being youth friendly music, the fam-
ily concert is often the frst opportunity for young artists
to play with a professional orchestra. Hahn says several
young artist competition winners go on to pursue a career
in music.
The orchestra will once again partner with Chesa-
peake Choral Arts Society in May for the season fnale,
A Night at the Opera. The fnale will consist of selec-
tions from famous operatic works, such as Aida and
Carmen. The May 18, 2013 concert is at Great Mills
High School beginning at 7 p.m. CSM, La Plata campus,
will host the performance on May 19 at 3:30 p.m.
sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Photos by Sarah Miller
COSMIC prepares for the frst performance of the season.
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In Entertainment
Thursday, Nov. 1
Live Music: Dave Norris
DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch
Road, California) 6 p.m.
Zumba Fitness
St. Marys Sunshine Center (22995
Moakley Street, Leonardtown) 6
p.m.
Live Music: Concert of Sergei Pro-
kofevs Work
St. Marys College of Maryland (18952
E. Fisher Rd St. Marys City) 8 p.m.
Live Music: Swamp Dog
Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell
Road, Dowell) 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 2
Live Music: Kappa Danielson and
Paul Larson
The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake
Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.
Live Music: GrooveSpan
The Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port To-
bacco Road, Port Tobacco) 9 p.m.
Live Music: The Piranhas
Road, Dowell) 9 p.m.
Live Music: Dave Norris
Live Music: Pet The Monster
Scotts II (7050 Port Tobacco Road,
Welcome) 9 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 3
Live Music: Face Down
Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch
Road, Mechanicsville) 9 p.m.
Live Music: Justin Crenshaw
Band
Heavy Hitters Bar and Grill (30125
Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) 8
p.m.
Live Music: No Green Jelly Beenz
Port Tobacco Marina (7610 Shirley
Blvd., Port Tobacco) 9 p.m.
Live Music: Too Many Mikes
The Green Turtle (98 Solomons Island
Rd., South Prince Frederick) 8 p.m.
Live Music: Sarah Gray
Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco
Road, Port Tobacco) 8:30 p.m.
Live Music: One Louder
Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200
White Sands Drive, Lusby) 9:30
p.m.
Live Music: Fran Scuderi
Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina
Road, Prince Frederick) 12 p.m.
Live Music: Sam Grow Band
Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store
Live Music: R&R Train
Road, Dowell) 9 p.m.
Live Music: Redwine Jazz Trio
The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake
Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.
Live Music: Hydra FX
Casey Jones Pub (417 E. Charles St.,
La Plata) 2 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 4
Live Music: Country Memories
Band
St. Marys Landing (29935 Three
Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) 4 p.m.
Live Music: GrooveSpan Trio
Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina
Road, Prince Frederick) 12 p.m.
Live Music: Shady Rill
State House (47418 Old State House
Road, St. Marys City) 3 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 5
Zumba Fitness
Callaway Baptist Church (20960 Point
Lookout Road, Callaway) 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Live Music: Fair Warning
Wednesday, Nov. 7
Live Music: Mason Sebastian
Free Beginner Line Dance Lessons
Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store
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AARP to offer Safe Driving class
AARP will offer safe driving class on Thursday,
Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Loffer Senior Activity
Center. Pre-registration is required, by calling 301-737-
5670, ext. 1658. AARP is having a special promotion for
veterans and their families, regardless of age. Any veteran
and/or family member can take either class at no charge.
AARP members (non-Vets) pay $12 to the instructor and
non-AARP (non-vets) pay $14 on the day of the class. If
you would like to reserve a lunch at the center for the day
of class, please make your reservation when you pre-reg-
ister for the class. Cost of lunch is by donation for age 60
and older and $5.50 per person for those under age 60.
COPD Learn More Breathe Better
Garvey Senior Activity Center is joining the Na-
tional Heart, Lung, and Blood Institutes (NHLBIs)
COPD Learn More Breathe Better campaign in observ-
ing COPD Awareness Month. COPD (chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease) is a serious lung disease that makes
breathing diffcult. It is the third leading cause of death in
the United States. In honor the month, the center is host-
ing a discussion with Beth Slick, Better Breathers Club
facilitator on Friday, Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Topics to be ad-
dressed include risk factors for the disease and how real
people took steps to manage the disease and breathe easi-
er. Sign up in advance by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Lunch Prepared by Paula
On Monday, Nov. 5, at noon, the lunch menu will be
steak and cheese subs with autumn apple salad prepared
by Paula at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Reserve
a lunch by noon Friday, Nov. 2 by calling 301-475-4002,
ext. 1001 or by stopping by the front desk. The cost for
lunch is by donation for seniors 60 and older; $5.50 for
individuals under 60.
Two Free Screenings Coming up at Loffer
Senior Activity Center
In honor of National Memory Screening Day free,
fve-minute memory screenings will be available at Loff-
ler from 10 a.m. 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13. For your
appointment call 301.737.5670, ext. 1658 before Thursday,
November 8.
Also available for free at Loffer are skin cancer
screenings on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 to make your appointment
as soon as possible. For both screenings, walk-ins will
be seen only if space is available. Appointments will be
given priority.
Tai Chi for Arthritis: The Extension
Movements
Medical studies confrm tai chi for arthritis relieves
pain, reduces falls and improves quality of life. This class,
offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednes-
days, Nov. 7 to Dec. 26 from 8:30 9:15 a.m. is a continu-
ation from Tai Chi for Arthritis: The Core Movements.
Students will learn new movements and learn how to in-
corporate the tai chi principles into practice.
Prerequisite: Students must have taken Tai Chi for
Arthritis: The Core Movements for at least one eight-
week session prior to signing up for this course. To regis-
ter for this class, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
History of Voting Rights
On Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 10:45 a.m., Senior Matters
discussion group will meet at the Northern Senior Activ-
ity Center to talk about the history of voting rights. The
group meets the frst and third Tuesdays at 10:45 a.m.
Walk-ins are welcome. Please contact the Center for more
information at 301-475-4002 ext. 1001.
Sugar and sugar substitutes
On Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 10:45 a.m., discover the
difference between sugar and sugar substitutes at the
Northern Senior Activity Center. Donna Taggert, certi-
fed dietician with MedStar will present information that
will help to decide which is better suited for you. Walk-
ins are welcome.
Veterans Circle Celebration to be held Fri-
day, November 9
Every year the staff at Loffer Senior Activity Center
welcomes our local veterans with a breakfast and a simple
ceremony designed to honor those who have served and
continue to serve our country through military service.
This years Veterans Circle Celebration will take place
on Friday, Nov. 9 at the center. A staff-prepared breakfast
will begin at 10 a.m. with the ceremony following at 10:30
a.m. Cost is $4 for civilians and free for veterans (includ-
ing active duty members.) To sign up call 301-737-5670,
ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk before Monday,
Nov. 5. Indicate if you are a veteran when you sign up.
Betty Currie: Her Road to the White House
Betty Currie is the former personal secretary for Presi-
dent Bill Clinton. As his personal secretary, Currie was well
liked, mild-mannered and soft-spoken. Currie has since re-
tired and lives in St. Marys County with her husband. Socks,
Chelsea Clintons White House cat, lived with her from the
time she left the White House before being euthanized after a
long battle with cancer in Feb. 2009. Learn more about Mrs.
Curries road to the White House and her typical day at work
for the President at this presentation at the Garvey Senior Ac-
tivity Center on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Sign up in
advance by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Two-Day Beginners Cake
Decorating Class Coming Up
Anita Kriner, owner of Anitas
Cake Shop is offering a two-part
workshop on basic cake decorating
at Loffer Senior Activity Center
on Tuesday, Nov. 6 and Wednes-
day, Nov. 7, from 1-4 p.m. Cost
for Tuesdays Part 1 class is $60
(includes instruction and materi-
als). If you wish to continue on
Wednesday, the cost is $96 for both
classes. Techniques to be taught
during include leveling, torting &
flling the cake, then icing, smooth-
ing, bordering and fnishing with
confectionary calligraphy. Tech-
niques on Tuesday include mak-
ing buttercream roses and fondant
cutout fowers, icing & smoothing
the cake, creating a basket weave
design, then fnishing with grass,
leaf and rope border techniques. A
minimum of four people are need-
ed to sign up (maximum of 10 stu-
dents) and payment must be made
in advance. Please register as early
as possible by calling 301-737-6440
Tuesdays - Fridays 10 a.m. 6 p.m.
or Saturday 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Anita
can take your payment by VISA or
Mastercard over the phone. Pay-
ment can also be made in person at
Anitas Cake Shop located at 22741
Three Notch Rd #17 in California,
Md. Registration and payment
must be received by Friday, Nov 2.
For more information call 301-737-
5670, ext. 1658.
SENIOR LIVING
St. Marys Department of Aging
Programs and Activities
Lofer Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001; Ridge Nutrition Site, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
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CATHOLIC
BAHAI FAITH
God is One, Man is One,
and All Religions are One
Discussions 3rd Wed. 7-8
Lex Pk Library, Longfellow Rm
301-884-8764 or www.bahai.org
BAHAI FAITH
HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
A member of the Southern Baptist Convention
8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637
301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627
Pastor Keith Corrick
Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins
Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am
Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 am
Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study 6:00 pm
Wednesday Discipleship Classes 7:00 pm
(Adults, youth & Children)
Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Saturday
Sunday: 8:00 am
Weekday (M-F): 7:30 am
Confessions: 3-4 pm Saturday
St. Cecelia Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429
St. Marys City, MD 20686 301-862-4600
www.stceciliaparish.com
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301/475-9337
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THE ANGLICAN MISSION
OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND
ANGLICAN
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By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
Benedict J. Heard (1792-
1864): In 1815 he found the
will of Ann Howe among the
papers of John McWilliams.
She asked if it was a good will
and he told her yes. She asked
him to sign it and keep it for
her. She seemed quite rational
but if you stopped talking to her for a bit she would
begin laughing and singing.
Joseph Howard (ca1750-1842): Ann Howe sent
for him and showed him her frst will. He advised her
to consult old Mr. Forrest on the subject.
He had known Ann Howe all of his life and be-
lieves that she was 85-90 years old at the time of her
death. Since the death of Mrs. Cole she always said
she would set her Negroes free.
The last few years of her life she was sometimes
affected in mind and would frequently burst out laugh-
ing, singing, and talking about people who lived before
he could remember but even then she could relate cir-
cumstances that he knew happened when he was a boy.
At other times she was perfectly in her senses.
Francis Simms (1777-1853): Ann Howe came
to his house and stayed several days in 1817. She
wouldnt go to bed but would sleep in her chair. She
threatened several times to hit his wife with her
crutch. He has known her 22 yearsshe appeared to
be about 90 years old.
Joseph Copsey (ca1792-ca1846): He win-
tered with Edward Barton Goddard around Christ-
mas 1815. Nancy Howe appeared to be very much
deranged and was troublesome to the people of the
house.
George Hayden (1790-1830): Ann was a right
smart woman but from the time she went to God-
dards, he thought her crazy sometimes. In 1817 she
came to his house. At night she jumped in the bed
with him but he made her get away. She said her Ne-
groes wanted to kill her.
James Hanson Wathen (ca1757-1826): In 1815
he went to Edward Barton Goddards to collect taxes
due from Ann. Mr. Goddard said it was needless to
see her because she was nothing more than a child.
He had known Ann Howe for 40 years and has not,
for the last 20 years, considered her in her senses.
He said he often saw her come to church and return
without getting off of her horsesometimes people
would get her off her horse and bring her in church
and set her down.
Monica Trail (nee Howe, ca1757-1830): The last
time she saw Ann was at the marriage of Mrs. Fowler,
the daughter of Edward Barton Goddard. She was
entirely out of her headopening her clothes and
saying she was in the family way.
Ann told her she could not rest in peace because
her two dead sisters appeared to her every night and
were saying their litany so she had to get up and join
in public prayers with them.
The court decreed that the will of Ann Howe
was valid.
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Wanderings
Mandatory
De-Cluttering
By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
Im hoping that everyone fared Hurricane Sandys wrath with
as little damage as possible. We watched the huge trees on either
corner of our house sway wildly with the storm again, and remarked
how we really do need to trim the big limbs off or possibly cut the
trees down. There were naturally lots of limbs scattered around the
yard, but we will get them picked up before the Halloween Trails.
As of this writing, sounds like Halloween will go on as scheduled.
I believe Charles County was switching to Saturday night. Im sure
everyone is glad that the rain has stopped and the kids (and adults)
can get out and have a little fun and forget the howling winds and
driving rain of the past week.
As a precaution, as did so many people, we were prepared to
move into the basement with the fold-out sleeper couch. Since we
didnt have a mandatory evacuation, we did a little mandatory de-
cluttering. This included some de-cluttering of drawers, and tidy-
ing of the basement. So the storm did have some minor benefts.
But there are still so much of my husbands Mothers things that he
has yet to sort and go through downstairs. Shirley lived with us for
eleven years and had lots of treasured possessions. Our intention is
to clear out the bedroom area, rip up the old rug and paint the foor
with Kilz and re-start to decorate the room for a spare bedroom.
That room seems to be the only one with a mold problem. Well
probably need to buy a de-humidifer too. Little by little we will get
it done. I have an old bed and the hope chest (as you know) from the
1920s waiting for their shabby chic paint treatments.
One of the great things about cleaning out the drawers in the
living room coffee table was fnding lots of stamps, quite a few bat-
teries, and three rolls of Scotch Tape. Im set for holiday wrapping
and mailing now. The problem with the stamps however is that we
only found a sheet of 1 cent and a sheet of 3 cent stamps. Now if I
could just fnd the leftover sheet of the 39 cent stamps Id be happy.
Never mind, then Id have to clean out the drawers in my desk here
in the offce. And its my old desk and hutch that I received on my
6th birthday. Theres even a good chance that there are still some six
year old mementos left in it. At least its not the one where I left a
frog in a cigar box. I didnt realize they needed air to breathe! I was
probably 4 years old! Yes, it still haunts me obviously. On second
thought, there is no way I am going to open any of those old desk
drawers.
My Halloween decorating should be easy. I have strategically
placed cobwebs and dust bunnies (now referred to as dust bats)
all over my house. You would be very surprised how real they look.
The broom was even scared of them. It all looks so authentic that I
might even leave them around through Thanksgiving, maybe even
Christmas. It will give the place an old-fashioned feel. Believe me,
I can fnd a good reason for anything. I will add in some other Hal-
loween and fall decorating touches and be ready for anything.
Right now, Im just hoping all the kids get to Trick or Treat
safely and enjoy being kids after a really scary week. And I wish for
you a wonderful dry weekend with the promise of that extra hour of
sleep to come. Ill probably be using my hour on those pesky desk
drawers.
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@
yahoo.com
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By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Contributing Writer
The game, as they say, is the
thing.
Its the thing at your house,
thats for sure. Ever since your
childs friends started playing
sports at school, its been the
number-one topic around. He
craves competition. She wants
to sign up yesterday. He sees tro-
phies and medals and honestly,
you see them, too. After all, hav-
ing a pro athlete in the family is a
good thing, right?
For your child, its all about
the game. Still, youve got lots of
reservations and, according to
Robert Cantu, M.D., thats great.
In his new book Concussions
and Our Kids (with Mark Hy-
man), youll see how competition
is important, but its also poten-
tially deadly.
Playing a team sport was
something you enjoyed as a child
and you want the same thing for
your kids, too, but you worry.
Even though your young athlete
denies it, youve seen enough
accidents on the feld to know
theres danger out there. Maybe
you remember knocking noggins
in a game yourself.
You wonder: are your kids
safe enough in todays game?
Maybe not. Sports, says
Cantu, are the second leading
cause of traumatic brain injury
for youth ages 15-24. Every sport,
no matter how little contact there
is between players, has some risk
and helmets arent always protec-
tion enough.
Thats because a concus-
sion can occur from something
as minor as a hard bump or fall
that snaps a players head. Even
if theyre expecting it, a tackle
or body check can jostle a childs
brain enough to cause damage.
If the player is under age 14, his
muscles probably arent mature
enough to withstand a blow. And
if there are multiple injuries, the
danger multiplies, too.
To best protect your child,
know the symptoms of concus-
sion and be sure your childs
coach knows them, too. Dont
rely on helmets and dont waste
your money on fad fxes. Insist
on a baseline brain test before the
sports season begins. Lobby for
less violence in childrens sports.
Calm down and remember that
the players are just kids. And
dont accept its not cool as
an excuse not to wear protective
gear.
That extra-padded helmet
might not be cool, but neither is
being in a coma.
You wince. You gasp. You
want to cover your eyes when
your child takes a hit on the feld,
but you should never look away
from the play. Read Concus-
sions and Our Kids and learn
why.
Knowledge is key when it
comes to head trauma, and au-
thors Robert Cantu and Mark
Hyman do a thorough job in pre-
paring parents to be eagle-eyed
on the subject. Theres a lot of
information packed in this book,
along with myth-busters, blunt
words, worksheets, cautionary
tales and one modern proverb
that you can repeat to kids and
coaches alike: No head trauma
is good head trauma.
Theres always another ball
season around the bend but be-
fore you sign that permission
slip, read this book. With Con-
cussions and Our Kids and the
knowledge youll gain, youll see
that sports sometimes aint no
game.
Concussions and Our Kids by
Robert Cantu, M.D., and Mark Hyman
c.2012, Houghton Miffin Harcourt $24.00 / $27.95 Canada 181 pages
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17. Span. town Aranda de ___
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19. Sun in Spanish
20. Sharp slaps
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29. Fiddler crabs
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40. By way of
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44. Collect information
45. Smallest whole number
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14. Magnum P.I. star
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21. Indicates position
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29. An edict of the Russian tsar
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34. Bog berry
42. A shag rug made in Sweden
43. ___ Constitution Hall
48. Soft black furs
49. Atomic #46
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52. Dutch painter Peter 1618-1680
53. UK rock band
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60. Tennis star Ivanovic
61. Exclamation: yuck!
63. Point midway between S and SE
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September 4, 2012
David Michael Watts 33
Hollywood, Md
Christina Marie Carpenter 31
Hollywood, Md
September 5, 2012
Peter Joseph Bulka, Jr., 35
Mechanicsville, Md
Sommer Glenn Bartnick 32 Me-
chanicsville, Md
Samuel Edward Cannon 23
Waldorf, Md
Kayla Marie Anderson 22
Pikesville, Md
Richard Clark Wildes, Sr., 70 Hol-
lywood, Md
Sandra Jean Woolard 63
Hollywood, Md
September 6, 2012
Matthew Conrad Rogers 28
Leonardtown, Md
Caroline Ann Raley 26
Leonardtown, Md
September 7, 2012
Charles David Woodburn, III 24
California, Md
Nicole Lynn Tippett 25
California, Md
Robert Francis Merson 67
Clements, Md
Deborah Ann Smith 60
Charlotte Hall, Md
Christopher Wayne King 31
Great Mills, Md
Britney Marie Lewis 28
Great Mills, Md
Robert John Sweeney 30
Lexington Park, Md
Amber Marie Rittenhouse 28
Lexington Park, Md
September 10, 2012
Zachary David Lawrence 25
Bowie, Md
Tifany Ann Hall 24
Bowie, Md
Keith Leonard Mackall 49
Valley Lee, Md
Dawn Yvette Washington 42
Valley Lee, Md
Michael David Robertson 26
Warrenton, Va
Kellie Rae Dubac 24
Warrenton, Va
September 11, 2012
Ronald Leroy Higgs 41
Mechanicsville, Md
Kathy Jo Underwood 39
Mechanicsville, Md
Kelly Joe Fordham 21
Lexington Park, Md
Ploumou Leigh Kanios 18
Huntington, Md
September 12, 2012
Christopher John Eller 29
California, Md
Jessica Lauren Abell 26
California, Md
Scott Robert Mackie 33
Somerville, Ma
Katherine Jane McAulife 31
Somerville, Ma
Brandon Philip Bailey 27
Henrico, Va
Brandi Leah Murphy 27
Henrico, Va
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Charles Holmes Lynch 26
California, Md
Leila Lynne Hodge 24
California, Md
John Terrell McLeod, Sr., 29 Lex-
ington Park, Md
Tashibra Nichole Briscoe 33
Lexington Park, Md
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Menderes Akin 53
Callaway, Md
Doreen Marie Boucher 54
Callaway, Md
Kenneth Warren Russell, Sr., 33
Lexington Park, Md
Rachael Kathryne King 20
Lexington Park, Md
Dennis Wayne McGurk, Jr., 43
Mechanicsville, Md
Kathleen Nicole Rickett 39
Mechanicsville, Md
Douglas Bryan Pennock 54
Chaptico, Md
Patricia Lynn McCoy 47
Chaptico, Md
Raymond Anthony McDowell, Sr., 34
St. Inigoes, Md
Kimberly Rena Jones 18
St. Inigoes, Md
Brian Patrick Flynn 30
Brooklyn, Ny
Michelle Lenne Steinhauser 29
Brooklyn, Ny
September 17, 2012
Joseph Michael Tippett 42
Mechanicsville, Md
Lisa Marie Kravats 24
Mechanicsville, Md
September 19, 2012
James Arnold Wright, Jr., 53
Mechanicsville, Md
Laura Ann Moreland 49
Mechanicsville, Md
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ington, DC
September 24, 2012
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ark, De
Hannah Grace Cathey 23
Elkton, Md
September 25, 2012
Elmer Malit Magpayo 38
Great Mills, Md
Nancy Samonte Cayanan 30
Great Mills, Md
September 26, 2012
Blake Anthony Strickland 27
California, Md
Tara Nicole Wagner 27
California, Md
Robert Stephen Nelson, Sr., 56
Avenue, Md
Joyce Ann Wood 43
Avenue, Md
John Francis Taylor 51
Leonardtown, Md
Patricia Lee Nelson 54
Lexington Park, Md
Jefrey Ian Hamilton 27
Mechanicsville, Md
Kristy Anna Macrobbie 26
Mechanicsville, Md
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Mechanicsville, Md
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Mechanicsville, Md
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Lexington Park, Md
Sheneka Renee Banks 27
Lexington Park, Md
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California, Md
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California, Md
Delmar Brandon Smith, Sr., 18
Leonardtown, Md
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Leonardtown, Md
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Sp rts
MIR Hosts World Cup Finals:
Import vs. Domestic
County Football Recap Week No. 9
By Alex Panos
Staff Writer
Week nine was rough on the countys Southern
Maryland Athletic Conference (SMAC) teams, but the
areas newest football program remains hot.
The St. Marys Ryken Knights won again last week,
scoring 41 points against Paul VI (5-4), beating them 41-
21. Ryken is now three games above .500 at 6-3, and are
preparing for a match up with the Riverdale Baptist Cru-
saders (5-4) who are coming off a 46-45 loss to Avalon.
Points were not easy to come by in Indian Head last
week during Chopticons 14-0 loss to Lackey (2-7). The
Braves recorded two interceptions and a forced fumble
in route to a solid defensive effort. Lackey was unsolv-
able on defense and forced a shutout in front of their
home crowd.
The Braves, now 1-8, are still looking to get off
their losing skid this week at home when La Plata High
School (1-8) travels to Morganza. The game begins at 6
p.m.
Leonardtown (4-5) gave up 42 frst half points to
Westminster (9-0) before fnally settling in on defense
during the second half. However it was too late at that
point, and the Raiders lost 56-7 last Friday.
Westminster quarterback Deryk Kern threw for 353
yards including a 46-yard passes to Darius Clifton and
Dan Johnson. The Owls Jesse Uhlman threw just two
passes, but was responsible for the only rushing touch-
down and collected 52 yards including a 43 yard bomb to
Dallas Ducote his only catch of the game. Ducote also
had one interception, which he returned for 19 yards.
The Owls scored seven of their eight touchdowns
through the air, two each to receivers Johnson and Gar-
rett Bean.
The Raiders play next at home versus Patuxent.
Kick-off is at 6 p.m.
The Great Mills Hornets (1-9) surrendered 32 points
in the second quarter during a 46-0 defeat to Westlake
(7-2). The Wolverines Michael Brooks opened up the
second quarter scoring with a fve-yard rushing touch-
down in the frst, which opened the foodgates to a
39-point half for Westlake.
The Hornets take on Northern (3-6) this Friday at 6
p.m. in Great Mills.
This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is
the last and biggest event of the year the
17th Annual World Cup Finals Import
vs. Domestic event competing for $45,000
in cash purse. The only event of its kind,
where you can fnd imports and domestics
battling it out in heads up action, with some
classes breaking into the six-second zone at
230mph. The biggest import and domestic
names in the country will all be here. Rac-
ers are coming as far west as California,
as far north as Canada, and as far south as
Puerto Rico.
The heads-up classes are going to
be intense in all motor, true street, super
street, street fghter, x275 vs. hot rod, radial
vs. modifed, and outlaw vs. extreme. There
will also be four index classes this weekend
with 10.00 index, 10.50 index, 11.50 index,
and 12.50 index. Also as a special treat, the
WCF will have a pro mod match race on
Saturday and Sunday, where Team Puerto
Ricos Ijais Rojas with his nitrous injected
pro mod will be taking on Team USAs
Steve Drummond with his twin turbo Pro
Mod in a fve-second 240mph battle.
Plus the biggest car show of the year
will take place on Sunday with over 500 car
show entries. The car show is open to all
street rods, muscle cars, low riders, trucks,
tuners, exotics, and bikes. Many new spe-
cial awards and trophies have been added
to this years event. The crowd favorite
$1,200 bikini contest on Sunday will blow
your mind with beautiful models strutting
the runway. Jessica Barton will host the
contest. Also check out the biggest vendor
midway at MIR all year, these sponsors
and vendors will sell all your performance
parts, accessories, and apparel at year end
prices.
Gates will open for racers and fans
on Friday at 8 a.m. Index qualifying will
be from 10am-8pm, and there will be two
rounds of heads-up qualifying at noon and
4 p.m. Gates will close at 8 p.m. on Friday.
Gates will open for racers and fans
on Saturday at 8 a.m. Index will have ad-
ditional qualifying will be from 10 a.m. to
8 p.m., and there will be two more rounds
of heads-up qualifying at noon and 4 p.m.
Gates will also close at 8 p.m. on Saturday.
Then the main event will be on Sun-
day and the gates will open at 8 a.m. First
round of eliminations for the index classes
starts at 9 a.m. First round for the feature
heads-up classes will start at 11 a.m. Car
show parking and registration on Sunday is
from 8 a.m. to noon and the show awards
will be at 5 p.m. The band Absinthe will
perform live on stage at 2 p.m. and the Bi-
kini contest on Sunday will kick off at 4
p.m.
Spectator and crew admission is $20
per day or you can purchase a two-day pass
for $35, or a three-day pass for $50. Kids
six to11 are only $5 per day. General park-
ing is free. Entry fees for index racers are
$75 and includes all three days, entry fees
for Heads-Up classes are $100 and includes
all three days. Sunday car show entry is
$30. For more info on the World Cup Fi-
nals and watch the promo video please visit
www.importvsdomestic.com
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By Ronald N. Guy Jr.
Contributing Writer
Im fresh off of a self-pre-
scribed four-day vacation from
local sports. I was tapped out.
My behavior began to resemble
my sons when a video game re-
peatedly gets the better of him.
For some reason my wife toler-
ates his moods better than mine.
Hes six-years-old. Im 39. I sup-
pose she has a point. Still, I think
ageism is coursing through my
household. But Im a big boy and did what
I needed to do: I pushed away from sports
for a bit. I did it for my family. Its always
about the kids. Im selfess. Ask anyone
that doesnt know me well.
So why did I need to hand over the
remote? Wellit started the week before
with the Nationals and Orioles twin,
soul-killing exit from the baseball play-
offs. The catastrophic event prompted an
article a couple weeks ago that reduced this
column to a personal therapy session. By
the following weekend, though, hope had
reasserted its stubborn self into my psy-
chiatric profle and I was once again look-
ing forward to a couple
of intriguing matchups
- the left-for-dead Mary-
land football team versus
N.C. State and the Skins
squaring off against the
N.Y. Giants.
The games ended
in disaster: the Terps
clanged a game-winning
kick off the upright and
the Skins surrendered
a long touchdown in the
closing minutes. The de-
feats re-opened a scabbed-over wound and
triggered what my wife calls my sports
affective mood disorder. The cycle is fa-
miliar, so much so that my recovery for the
following weeks games was a certainty.
And indeed, after that aforementioned
mid-week pause, I was again glued to the
tube for Skins versus Steelers in Western
Penn.
There was something different about
this recovery though, something Id sensed
in prior weeks. I couldnt ignore it any lon-
ger. I just dont enjoy football like I used
to. Even with Robert Griffn III, the most
exciting player in the league, behind center
for my favorite team I dont enjoy the game
like I once did. Why? Simple: I know too
much.
In the The Polices song Wrapped
Around Your Finger, Sting sings, I have
only come here seeking knowledge. That
humble and noble pursuit dominates the
human existence. Were curious creatures
by nature and seek to substitute knowledge
for ignorance either through formal edu-
cation or informally through our personal
endeavors - throughout our lives. Some-
times, though, knowledge fnds us, with-
out any solicitation, robs us of our blissful
ignorance and forces us to contemplate un-
settling circumstances. Parenthood provid-
ed my frst acquaintance with this unpleas-
ant phenomenon. It takes little more than
a happened-upon internet article about
the risks of vaccines, chemicals in plastics
or concerning developmental markers to
trigger fears in a previously carefree par-
ent. These little droplets of knowledge are
everywhere in our wonderful information
age - they can hardly be avoided, even if
thats your desire.
And so it is with the NFL. We now
know that football, particularly at the high-
est levels, is a terribly dangerous game,
one thats degrading the quality of play-
ers lives before our eyes. You cant ignore
it. When a player is staggered, you know
his risk of early on-set dementia or, spe-
cifcally, some nasty illness called Chronic
Traumatic Encephalopathy, just increased.
Are players participating by choice? Yes,
but they fell in love with the game ignorant
of its risks. They are like smokers of pri-
or generations: folks that adopted a habit
whose risks were concealed. But now we
know whats really happening between the
lines and its impossible to watch with a
clear conscience.
As excited as I am to have Robert
Griffn III in burgundy and gold, I root as
much for his health - the son, fanc and
overall incredible dude that he is - as I do for
the Skins to win a fippin football game.
Does that approach dim my enthusiasm for
NFL football? Yes. Do I feel guilty about
feeding the NFL machine every Sunday? I
doIm terribly conficted about a game I
used to love unconditionally. That blissful
feeling is no longer possible. Iweknow
too much. I miss my ignorancebut Im
glad its gone. Does that make any sense?
Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com
BleaChers
A View From The
Knowledge Gained
Vs. Ignorance lost
Sp rts
By Keith McGuire
Contributing Writer
I have no idea what the deer
do during a weather event like
Frankenstorm Sandy! In my expe-
riences I can tell you that hunting
during a storm is not fun. All of
the deer seem to hole-up and dont
move unless they absolutely have
to. No doubt there are more savvy
hunters than me who will read this
article, and probably more than one will say that they have
had success during storms. Me, I would rather stay indoors,
cook a pot of beans, and watch the TV shows that Ive re-
corded because my wife wanted to watch something else
when they were aired the frst time.
After the storm, things will get back to normal in a hur-
ry. Deer will resume their rut patterns, which should peak in
a little more than two weeks. Well, at least I hope so. The rut
is my absolute favorite time to be in the woods. When you
go into the woods after the storm, be sure to check your tree
stand to make sure that it weathered the storm without dam-
age. Remember, hunting from the ground during the rut is
better than not hunting because your tree stand didnt make
it.
The best time to hunt around a storm is before the
storm. All wild critters seem to sense an oncoming storm.
This prompts them to feed aggressively so they can hole-up
during the worst parts of the storm. For experienced deer
hunters who get in the woods before the storm, they may
fnd big bucks moving around in daylight that have only ap-
peared on trail cameras in the dark. Such was the case for
Tom Williams in Hollywood, Md. Every bow hunter who
had set a trail camera in his woods had noticed a really big
buck that visited each spot in the dead of night. The dif-
ference was that Tom managed to put himself in the woods
on Saturday in advance of Frankenstorm Sandy. Just before
sunset, the buck appeared in the thicket and meandered
around a long time before eventually coming into a spot that
was clear enough for Tom to take his perfect shot. The 145
pound 11-point buck never knew that Tom was there. Now
he is waiting for the butcher to fnish his deer so he can enjoy
a venison meal and take the cape to the taxidermist.
On the fshing side, when you venture out again be sure
to watch for debris in the water. High tides put water in areas
that havent seen water in a long time. Logs and other things
get freed by the high water and foat around in the bay and
rivers for a long time. These can wreak havoc on hulls, out-
drives and lower units, so be very careful.
According to reports that I have seen, the fsh, like
woodland critters, were feeding like crazy. Anglers who
were able to get out were giddy over their catches. Tropical
storms and hurricanes tend to move fsh around, so it is likely
that you will fnd different conditions after the storm than
they were before the storm. I wont make any predictions, but
the big migrating stripers should be here any day now.
So take my advice; hunt or fsh before the storm. Stay
indoors during the storm and spend your time feeding and
resting. Cook up a pot of beans or chili for the cooler weather
that will come. Got a tree down? Dont worry because its
not going anywhere. The time is right to get back out to the
woods and waters.
Keith fshes weekly from his boat, The Ordinary Angler,
during the season and spends his free time supporting local
conservation organizations.
hunting Before The storm
Angler Angler
The Ordinary
Tom Williams shows off his 11-point deer
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