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Number of Leonardtown
Vacant Buildings May Be Reduced
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Several buildings in the heart of Leonardtown have

sat vacant for months but Mayor Dan Burris hinted at
Mondays town council session that the situation may
soon change.
He said that one of the buildings may go to settlement in the next two weeks but would not divulge any
more details of which building would be purchased or
by what buyer.
He said further speculation might endanger any
deals; town government has made infill of older facilities
and keeping the number of vacant buildings as low as
possible one of its top economic development priorities.
Vacant properties include the PNC Bank build-
ing on the town square and the space once occupied

by NG&O Engineering across the street. The former
Reynolds Pharmacy also stands vacant and the pet store
which sits on one of the corners of the town square is
also up for sale, according to Town Administrator Laschelle McKay.
About 20 years ago, she said, there were 14 vacant
properties in town and the economic options for the
town were poor but a lot of work in revitalizing the town
and keeping government anchors there like the court
house helped turn that situation around.
This time, though, even with the properties up for
sale the town is not as concerned since there appears to
be legitimate interest in buying them up.
There has been so much interest in the properties
that were looking at this as an opportunity, McKay
said. This could be a chance to expand what retail

shops are available.
The town has looked for opportunities to expand
the night life in Leonardtown for several years but the
town leaders believed there was a need for more variety
of retail.
With the opening of a new restaurant on the town
square that has reinvigorated the night life in town, the
support for more retail might have finally come.
Theres a lot more going on now that The Rex has
opened up, McKay said, talking about the establishment that replaced a Mexican food restaurant.
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Washingtons Gavel Comes to St. Marys

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The local Masonic Lodge No. 223
in Hollywood played host to a small
piece of American history this week
when it received the gavel used by President George Washington to lay the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol in 1793.
History records that 10 presidents

have either used the gavel in official
events or been there when the gavel was
used; Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain used the gavel in the 1957 laying of
the corner stone of the British Embassy.
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Citizens Give Input On

Problem Intersection
SOLID LEADERSHIP
Held county tax rates constant.

Streamlined county
government.
Simplified county regulations.
Kept county school system
among best in nation.
Instrumental in bringing Univ.

of Md. to county, expanding
education and job
opportunities.
Secured state highway
intersection improvements.
COMMUNITY FIRST
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Continual traffic backups for hours at
the intersection of Route 5 and Great Mills
Road have residents in communities like
Bay Ridge looking for answers from State
Highway Administration (SHA) officials.
They complained about the continual
backup at the light and about continual
speeding coming from southbound Route
5 along a turn lane that motorists use to
simply get around stalled traffic.
A backup to the charter school is typical and sometimes its backed up to Great
Mills High School, said Bay Ridge resident Brandon Munday at a meeting with
residents, state highway staff and elected
leaders at the high school.
Del. John Bohanan, who set the meeting, said the real problem causing the continual traffic jam there was the short bridge
just after the right turn at the light; there
are eventual plans to rebuild and raise it,
but short term solutions needed to be found
to relieve traffic sooner.
There have been proposals to open
the bridge portion of Route 5 to three-lane
traffic but traffic specialists say the bridge
could not take the weight despite there being some flexibility in space.
It just bottle necks, Bohanan said.
The problem is the bridge, but its just not
strong enough for three-lane traffic.
Bob Rager, with the SHA, said solving the bridge problem was the key.
If we can solve the right hand turn
problem then the left hand should be
cleared up, Rager said.

One big issue with the intersection
was the long concrete median separating
lanes on Great Mills Road leading up to
the linkage with Route 5; residents said it
made for a short cueing at the light and a
artificially long backup.
Thats totally unacceptable especially for an ambulance trying to get through,
said David Fletcher, another Bay Ridge
resident.
He suggested that Old Great Mills
Road take all of the right hand turning traffic at the intersection while all other traffic could be shunted left from Great Mills
Road.
But that would be problematic, officials said, because that old road was not
built to handle the stress and strain of
heavy traffic.
County Commissioner Todd Morgan
said the existence of Old Great Mills Road
just confused the traffic pattern there as
did the extra traffic signal that went with it.
Ive always advocated blocking that
off, Morgan said.
He also cautioned against cutting the
concrete median because cars could then
race across several lanes of traffic from the
Sheetz convenience store to head up Great
Mills Road.
Bohanan said there is currently $5
million in state money available to do a
study on possible improvements to the
intersection, but other monies might be
available for other short term solutions.
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Community, Participate
in the Seventh Annual
Warm Wear Distribution
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
From Oct. 20 through 24, Church
of the Ascension and First Saints, St.
Paul Campus, will be collecting donations for the Seventh Annual Warm Wear
Distribution.
Last year both locations were able to
give away 1,000 items.
Donations of coats, hats, scarves,
gloves or mittens, sweaters or sweatshirts,
boots for both children and adults, blankets
and sleeping bags are greatly appreciated.
Organizer Kae Clarke, who started
the Warm Wear Distribution seven years
ago, said blankets are the most needed item
and were gone within 20 minutes last year.
We never get a lot so I cant say I run
out because I never get enough, she said.
If people have spares, now is a good time
to get rid of them. Drop-off for Monday
through Thursday has no set time, but
Clarke said volunteers would be there in
the morning and early afternoon; Friday

drop-off is from 11 to 5 p.m.
Clarke said for those wishing to pick
up to try to arrive early, she said there is
typically a line at 8 a.m. Those wishing
to pick-up can do so from 9 to 1 p.m. at
Church of the Ascension and from 7 a.m.
to noon at First Saints, St. Paul Campus
Saturday Oct. 25. Clark said anyone could
benefit from this; all you have to do is be
in line.
If you are donating, please make sure
all pockets are emptied out and the items
are clean with the necessary repairs. Volunteers are needed, if you are interested
contact Kae Clarke at 240-925-0830 or at
clarke.kae@gmail.com.
Church of the Ascension is located at
21641 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park.
First Saints, St. Paul Campus is located at
25550 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown.
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Candidates
Pitch Positions as
Campaigns Wrap Up
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
With just a few weeks left before the
general election candidates for the Board
of County Commissioners tried to get their
messages out to members of the county
business community at a Wednesday afternoon forum.
Many of the questions posed focused
on creating jobs, diversifying the local
economy and critical infrastructure.
Candidate for commissioner president
Randy Guy said the county needed to do
better with diversifying the economy to
create jobs.
Right now it has to be diversification,
things like tourism we need to do more of
that, Guy said.
Commissioner President Francis Jack
Russell said the county needed to be base
friendly to ensure it has open arms for
the coming technology bonanza that is the
unmanned air systems program coming to
a new University of Maryland sponsored
campus.
With the UAS we are a natural fit for
this, the county needs to stay base friendly,
Russell said. Im proud to have helped
bring that here.
Candidate Merl Evans differed with
his opponent Tom Jarboe in saying that
planning and zoning staff were dedicated
when it came to the permitting process.
The planning and zoning operations
work well, Evans said, and added that
the planning commission, of which he is
a member, continues to look for dedicated
sites for industrial uses in Lexington Park.
Jarboe said a key difference if the
event they all attended was in Huntsville,
Alabama was that several flag rank officers
with the Navy would be in attendance.
He said there was a communications
disconnect between the navy and county
planners; also he said it was difficult to secure permits for projects and that the department needed a better attitude of business friendliness.
In dealing with them its no first and
yes second, Jarboe said.

Both Bob Schaller and Mike Hewitt
agreed that the county needed to invest in
another county detention center and a new
library in Leonardtown.
If the demand is there you need to
build it to the demand, Hewitt said.
We are a growing community and we
need to honor that, Schaller said.
Both said it was a disservice to the
county simply to renovate such projects
without accounting for county growth.
Joe St. Clair said if he were county
commissioner he would ensure that communities in the rural preservation district
were not included in development districts,
thereby excluding them from the requirement to hook up to public water and sewer.
MetCom [the Metropolitan Commission] only goes where the comprehensive
plan tells it to go, St. Clair said.
His opponent John OConnor said in
the northern portion of the county residents
should not be made to hook up to public water and sewer as the cost was prohibitive but
he supported its availability for commercial
development.
For commercial development you
have to have public water and sewer,
OConnor said.
Both Guy and Russell supported the
strengthening of the countys blight ordinance, while Jarboe and Evans differed in
the legacy of former Schools Superintendent Michael Martirano.
The school system is better for Michael Martirano being here, Evans said,
adding his tenure was marred by a budget
mistake that led to a $6.5 million deficit in
fiscal 2014.
Jarboe said the mistakes of the past
could have been ameliorated by better communication between the county and school
board.
I think the communication is not so
fantastic, Jarboe said, adding there were
still questions about the systems budgeting
and spending practices.
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We pretty much run the gamut of whatever you
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Not only does the shop offer a wide variety of merchandise, but they also carry a huge variety of brands.
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Wood works hard to ensure every bride has the opportunity to try on a dress in her store, regardless of body
type and size. She spends her time at the market picking
dresses of all types and styles. In addition, Wood and her
staff have dedicated themselves to providing the best customer service possible.
I think what sets us apart is that we actually get to
know our customers. Theyre not just a credit card coming through here, were actually trying to help them as a
person, to make that day the experience that theyd envisioned, Wood said. What we found is a lot of people now,
with technology and the way people shop, they go into department stores, they shop on their own and thats how people are used to shopping. Here, it kind of goes back a little
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This dedication to the customer is the fundamental basis of the bridal business, Wood said.
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that. Its not like going out and buying a new dress or a
new pair of jeans; you know what looks good on you when
youre buying jeans, you know what you like. A wedding
gown is totally different. Youve never worn one before,
its not something you do everyday, but it is what we do
everyday, so were able to help you through that process.
Not only can the staff members help you find the perfect dress, they can make recommendations to assist with
other aspects involved in wedding planning.
Weddings are a different industry. Obviously,
through bridal shows and other things, you become familiar with other vendors who are able to help people plan
those events. Its not just about dresses or the formal wear.
We can help point people in the right direction depending
on what theyre looking for; we can suggest venues and caterers and photographers and things like that, Wood said.
Among the specialties Todays Bride has to offer is
advice.
Be aware of shipping times, since there can be a long
lead time on orders. Be aware that bridesmaids dresses are
typically all bought together, at the same time. Make sure
to inquire about alterations prior to purchase. Some stores
have flat fees for alterationswe do offer alterations. We
actually have a seamstress who comes in to do that, but she
sets her own prices, Wood stated.
If youre interested in seeing what Todays Bride has
to offer, you can stop by the store, or one of their many
bridal shows, which are due to begin soon with the start of
show season.
Bridal show season is coming up, and that runs from
January to March. It starts at the beginning of the year because thats when a lot of brides start their planning, since a
lot of them get engaged over the holidays. We set up a table
and have live models. They walk around and mingle with
the crowd, so no one has to sit down for an hour to watch a
runway show, but they can still see what we have to offer.
Its a strolling show. Were having a show at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department. Were also having shows
in St. Marys City and at the Holiday Inn, Wood said.
Todays Bride is dedicated to making a brides dreams
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the local community.
I hope people really realize the need to support the
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because of the base, and with it has come the misconception that theres nothing to do in St. Marys County, and
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Police Arrest Two More in

New Market Armed Robbery
Police:
Abduction
Claim False
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Local detectives responded to a Hollywood residence
Tuesday to investigate a claim by a 13-year-old male juvenile that he had been abducted but they quickly found that
the young persons story was false, according to Capt. Terry
Black, commander of the Criminal Investigations Division.
The juvenile will not face charges, though, Black said.
There are some medical issues going on, Black said
of the juvenile who made the claims to police. The young
person has some issues.
The details of the alleged abduction did not seem believeable to detectives, Black said.
The original story was not well thought out, Black
said. It just wasnt adding up.
It was a quick interview.
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Local law officers say that two more suspects
have been indicted in connection with the conspiracy
to forcibly rob a Mechanicsville pharmacy earlier this
summer.
Michael M. Burgess, of Alexandria, Va. and Abdelrahim Ayyad, of White Plains, have both been charged
with conspiracy in the armed robbery allegedly committed by two other men at the New Market Pharmacy.
Both men face a single charge each of conspiring
to commit armed robbery and detectives say they are
linked to Troy Furman and Darrell Lee who are the alleged entry men in not only the pharmacy heist but another armed robbery at a jewelry store in Charlotte Hall
four days prior.
Law officers say both men helped in the planning
of the robbery and provided material support; police
say search warrants helped turn up additional evidence
against both men.
Burgess remains incarcerated on a no bond status
while Ayyad was released on $25,000 bail.
Prosecutors say both newly indicted men have provided guidance for other such robberies.
Ayyad and Burgess are the ring leaders of a string
of armed robberies by Furman and Lee, said Assistant
States Attorney Daniel White.
Both Troy and Lee face federal counts of robbery
and using a handgun in the commission of a robbery for
their alleged assault on employees at T.C. Martin Jewelers back on June 18 and again on employees at the New
Market Pharmacy.
Burgess
Ayyad
According to indictments issued for Lee, 46, of

Temple Hills and Troy, 43, of District Heights, via a
federal Grand Jury, prosecutors intend to show that the
pair used a handgun in committing the second heist at
the pharmacy.
Local law enforcement tracked down and arrested
the pair earlier this summer.
Clear video surveillance led to officers finding
both suspects, neither defendant tried to conceal their
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Thomas T.
Quattlebaum
Joins CSMs
Foundation Board
The College of Southern Maryland
Foundation has announced the addition of
Thomas T. Quattlebaum of Waldorf to its
board of directors.
Southern Maryland has wonderful communities to live and raise a family.Having an institution of higher education within the community only enhances
the quality of life offered to residents and
the community at large.Access to affordable, quality education for everyone is
very important to me, and it is one of the
values that I hold, said Quattlebaum. Everyone who wants to pursue higher education or continuous learning should have
the opportunity to do so and CSM offers
such opportunities. I am proud to be working with the CSM Foundation to help CSM
continue to grow and expand the programs
offered to its students and the community.
As the managing director for Titan Gemini Group, LLC, a management
consulting firm, Quattlebaum works with
clients to launch a start-up business or
increase their current business through
growth or expansion options.
Previously, Quattlebaum was a professional sales executive and business
development manager with more than 27
years of experience at the Global Services
Division at the International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation as well as the
Statistical Analysis System (SAS) Institutes Strategic Relations and Alliances
Division serving as global technology alliance director.
Quattlebaum earned a bachelors
degree in physics with a concentration in
mathematics from Siena College in Loudonville, New York. He earned masters
degrees in industrial and management
engineering, and business administration
from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in
Troy, New York. He is a life member of
the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and last year
was named as the Omega Man of the Year
for the third time in his 28 years of service
within the fraternity. In addition, Quattlebaum has been involved with the Prince
Hall F&A Masonic Order of Capital City
Lodge No. 78 and the Consistory No. 90,
both located in Albany, New York.
Quattlebaum was recently elected as
the president of the John Lancaster & W.
Cecil Short Charity Foundation named
in honor of two outstanding citizens of
Southern Maryland who are known for
their achievements in the area of education
and community service. In 2012, the organization established a $15,000 endowment
with CSM.
CSM Foundation Director Thomas T. Quattlebaum
The CSM Foundation, established in

1970, is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization
with a charge to promote academic excellence, growth, progress and the general welfare of the college by raising and managing
funds and providing support to strengthen
and develop the college and its objectives.
The foundation seeks to provide outstanding educational opportunities and services to students, employees and the Southern
Maryland community which is accomplished
through successful friend-raising and fundraising. In 2014, the foundation awarded more
than $300,000 in scholarships to students.
Foundation directors include Chair and
1987 CSM graduate Christine Rush, First
Vice Chair G.S. (Steve) Proctor and Second
Vice Chair E. Ran Franklin.
Representing Calvert County are Franklin, Nancy Hempstead, Jean McDougall and
Barry Walrath, CPA.
Representing Charles County are 1974
CSM graduate Gregory C. Cockerham, Paul
V. Facchina Jr., 2000 CSM graduate Ruth
Ann Ferrell, David Hruda Esq., 1975 CSM
graduate Reuben F. (Jay) Lilly, 1999 CSM
graduate Paula L. Martino, Robert V. Price
Jr., Quattlebaum, Kimberly Rosenfield, Rush
and 1979 CSM graduate Austin J. Slater.
Representing St. Marys County are
Capt. Glen Ives (Ret.), Alland (Al) Leandre,
Micheline Lopez-Estrada, Vickie Kite Milburn and Jennifer Wamsley, CPA.
Board officers are CSM President and
Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Bradley M. Gottfried,
President of Advancement and Executive Director Michelle L. Goodwin and Trustee Representative Theodore (Ted) L. Harwood.
For information, visit http://www.csmd.
edu/Foundation/.
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The County Times
Newsmaker
Serving Those
Who Serve the
Community
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
Just being hands on in your community, serving the community, not a company. Its just really fun, the adrenaline
rush you get when you get a call, the camaraderie and brotherhood you have, its
all really good down here, said Valley
Lee Volunteer Firefighter Michael Bollen.
Bollen decided to join the volunteer
department after moving to St. Marys
from Charles County a few years ago.
I didnt have anything to do so I figured since I was a mile and a half away;
Id give it a shot and turns out I liked it
and I stuck with it for a while, he said.
As a volunteer, Bollen along with
other firefighters, go to local schools and
teach students about fire prevention and
safety.
Bollen also brings his two and a half
year old son to the firehouse, hoping to
spark an interest and follow in his fathers
footsteps.
Sometimes I bring him here up
here. I show him the trucks try to get him
in [the mindset] like I want to do that too
eventually, he said.
Darden, which owns and operates
Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, Yard House,
The Capital Grille and Eddies Vs, celebrated fire-responders month by donating
food to the Valley Lee Second District
Firehouse.
Thats what this is, they found out
about me and they said, well why dont
Photo By Lauren Procopio
we do something like a food drop at

your firehouse to give a thanks, he
explained.
On Oct. 8 Bollen, along with 45
other firefighters, were able to enjoy a
complimentary meal from Longhorn
Steakhouse, where Bollen also works
25 to 30 hours a week.
Bollen aspires to work at a paid fire
department in the city and is working
toward earning an emergency medical
technician basic (EMT-B) requirement
to achieve his goal.
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Letters to the
The County Times
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Editor
A Proven Commodity
Most voters are not pleased with how our elected

officials are representing them, particularly at the
state and federal level. It appears the decision making
process is so encumbered by special interest, reelection concerns and party politics that nothing ever gets
done. If private business was run in the same fashion
as our government we would be knee deep in "Out of
Business" signs. If you purchase a product or a service and are not happy with it you can go to another
vender and get what you want. With our elected officials we enter a multi-year contract when we vote and
we're stuck with what we pick until the next election.
Most of us research a major purchase more than we do
candidates for office and even when we take the time
and effort to determine a candidates qualifications we
frequently don't get what we expected since many of
the sources of information have a specific agenda and
distort the facts. What I have concluded is the best
way to get what I buy, with my vote, is to choose those
who have developed the mental process, reputation
and experience to satisfy their customers, you and me.
Anyone who has run a small business knows that
either they satisfy their customers or their chance for
success will go down the tubes. Their customer base
is the very same as the electorate so they need to find
that middle ground or their clientele will be reduced
to the point they can't succeed. That type thinking
has got to become part of their being or the "Closed"

sign will surely follow. They are also very familiar
with excessive government intervention and the consequences of taxation. Generally, those who can run a
successful business have the mind-set that will work
just as well running a government entity as does in
running a business. They also know and are willing to
accept the tenant that, "the buck stops here".
I have casually known Mike Hewitt for many
years and he has been in business before I arrived
here about 30 years ago. Automobile service and repairing has evolved and only those who can adapt are
still in the business. He has a sound and varied record
of community service, including a stint on the Board
of Education. The fact that he reached and maintained
his success tells me he has the ability to effectively
deal with the political issues of the day and to do what
needs to be done to get things accomplished while
contributing to the goal of providing a well functioning local government that meets the needs and expectations of the taxpayers. With all those years of
experience I doubt if he will be changing the thought
process that has served him so well in business so I'm
going to place my bet, vote, on what I see as a proven
commodity.
David A. Ryan
Hollywood, Md.
Should Christians Vote?

Although most Americans claim to be Christians, many Christians dont vote. Some feel there
are no perfect candidates, and that no one is completely in line with their Christian principles. They
think that a vote for the lesser of two evils is still
a vote for evil. Some even fear that God will punish
them for voting for a less than perfect person.
Jesus had a similar situation when He was physically on earth that we have at election time. He had
to choose people to be leaders of His church after
He returned to heaven. At election time, we have to
choose people to be the leaders of our nation, state,
school board, etc.
Did Jesus choose only perfect people? Was impulsive Peter perfect? Were James and John (the sons
of thunder) ideal candidates? Ill bet Jesus didnt
have any doubts about Thomas. And can we agree
that Judas was certainly a good choice?
Since Jesus was the only perfect human who
ever lived, He had to choose the best people He could,
even if they werent perfect. I believe He expects us
to do the same.
So, what did Jesus do? Did He sit by and let others choose His apostles and future leaders? Did He
leave their selection to the Romans and Pharisees?
Jesus lived in a nation at a time when He didnt
have the opportunity to vote. But when we became
a nation, God gave us the incredible opportunity and
serious obligation to choose the best leaders we can
for this nation.

When Christians dont vote, they leave the
choice of this nations leaders to others. If Christians
are opposed to abortion, homosexuality, adultery,
etc. and dont vote, they leave the choice of our leaders to abortionists, homosexuals, adulterers, etc. Do
you expect those people to vote for leaders who will
support or oppose them?
When Christians vote for a candidate/party that
supports those evils, they become accomplices to the
evil laws that they pass - and we will each be held
accountable for the leaders we voted for. Galatians
6:7 says for whatever a man sows, that he will also
reap. If we are voting for an evil candidate/party, we
can expect to have an evil government.
We have to decide whether we want elected officials who will pass laws that are in line with or contrary to our Christian beliefs. In the latter case, we
have the extra work of fighting against opposing officials while trying to save souls and establish Gods
kingdom.
I pray that God will convince you to vote and
that He will guide your choice of the best candidates.
If you believe our country is becoming more evil
and less Christian, it could be because good Christians arent voting or they arent voting for righteous
candidates.
Robert Boudreaux
Waldorf, Md.
We Need Honest
Leadership
At the County Fair I talked to a young man who works at the
Calvert Nuclear Power Plant. While still working at the plant,
he and a fellow worker just moved their families to King George
County in Virginia. His reason was he felt put upon by the state
political system and saw no letup. Recent examples were the 40
or so added taxes over the last eight years, the political social
agenda, and loss of gun rights. Many high income citizens and
retirees have already been given more than adequate reasons to
leave our state over the past 10 years. Can we afford to chase out
these young working families as well? As these personal decisions continue, the proportion of those contributing to our general
wellbeing and paying taxes gets less and less. Who will we tax
then?
On Oct. 7, several of us listened to the broadcast Hogan/
Brown debate. After 8 years of higher taxes, Brown promised
he would not raise taxes. He also promised he would increase
jobs, something not done while he was in office the last eight
years. We all know the majority of new jobs are created by a
private sector that sees opportunity. Stable wages and successful
businesses result from producing products of value in a businessfriendly climate. This involves teamwork by both those hired
and the employer plus the state getting out of the way. We are
told jobs are the answer, yet the state continues to burden businesses with more fees, taxes and job requirements. As an experienced businessman, Larry Hogan will create a better business
and job atmosphere. Browns most notable leadership item is the
at least $147,000,000 now abandoned insurance exchange, yet he
wants us to elect him governor. Will Brown actually continue the
OMalley/Brown agenda, but with different results?
I recently attended the St. Marys Chamber of Commerce
debate featuring our local state delegates and senate candidates.
They were all in favor of lowering taxes and lowering regulations
to make Maryland more business friendly. Of the eight participating, they all sounded Republican. Not one Democrat mentioned Brown by name. Did the Democrats get prepped on the St.
Marys hot-button issues? One in-office Democrat said he would
help form a committee with the top Maryland Democrat representatives to fix the several issues they had passed over the last 8
years. Can we afford more help of this sort?
I am a born-here with family and financial roots. I love my
state and most of her history. Apparently not everyone feels this
way. They have, are and will vote with their feet. We need honest
representation in Annapolis, not just Im a nice guy and here is
some election year rhetoric politicians. We need honest leadership and an honest return for our tax dollars.
Mike Thompson
Hollywood, Md.
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Letters to the
Thank You St. Marys

and Hits 4 Heroes
On the Feb. 10, 2012 at 19 years of age,
my life had been altered in a way that I would
never imagine. After months in the hospital
recovering and wondering what path my life
would take now, I was introduced to the Pool
family (Harry, Deb, David, Eric and Nikki)
by another fellow Marine Cpl. Todd Love and
they introduced me to the St. Marys County
way of life, take care of your own and always
lend a hand to help others. St. Marys had no
idea who I was nor the extent of my injuries.
In turn I opened many, many peoples eyes to
what war was all about and they in turn opened
their arms wide with compassion, care and the
love that would be given to a family member,
and for that I want to say thank you! Words
cannot express the deep gratitude that I have
for my St. Marys family. Thank you for being there as you watched me work through the
pain and the scars it left me with, thank you
for giving attention to my needs and showing
your gratitude and commitment to our mili-
tary at home and deployed, and a big thank

you to the Hits4Heroes family for your many
hours of work performing fundraising events
that often took time away from your family
to give to a total stranger that came into your
lives over 2 years ago and left as a part of your
family. The funds that you raised will go into
a wonderful home for me and my family (one
day) and what you did will be the foundation
and cornerstone of it. Thank you to those who
took part in the events, sponsors, and my Marine brothers from Pax River Naval Air Station
that showed up to support one of their own and
all who attended and participated all year. St.
Marys, in my eyes and my heart, youre my
second home, a family that will always go the
extra mile! There are no words to express my
deepest gratitude only to say thank you!
Sean D. Adams,
Cpl. USMC Ret.
Semper Fi!
Mattingly Momentum
I want to invite voters of St. Marys Co.
to get acquainted with the candidacy of Shane
Mattingly. Mr. Mattingly is running for the office of St. Marys Co. States Attorney. The job
of the States Attorney is to prosecute crimes
committed within the county.
As States Attorney, Shane has plans to effectively address the top crime problems faced
by our community substance abuse/addiction,
domestic violence, elder abuse, and financial
crimes. He has worked closely with individuals, groups, and agencies with experience and
expertise in these issues to develop logical and
meaningful approaches to take a bite out of
these crimes.
Shane will prove to be a solid steward
of taxpayer funds used to operate the States
Attorneys Office. His ethical standards will
prevent grudge or political prosecutions which
end up wasting taxpayer dollars when the cases
are eventually dismissed. No longer will there
be a failure to prosecute or to call in a special

prosecutor to avoid obvious conflicts of interest when political supporters or friends are accused of crimes. There will no longer be ethical lapses which result in lawsuits and expensive judgments paid by taxpayer dollars against
county government.
Supporters of Shanes candidacy represent a broad range of the political spectrum
in St. Marys County. As a matter of fact, his
campaign committee is made up of about 50%
Republicans, 50% Democrats, and one unaffiliated (Independent) voter.
Take a look at the track record of the incumbent and what Shane has to offer by visiting his website or Facebook page. Feel free to
join the Mattingly Momentum and make an
informed decision when you vote on Nov. 4.
Dan Donahue
Mechanicsville, Md.
Schaller Resigned
Rather Than Be Fired
News articles in local papers in the
Spring of 2012 explained the reason for Bob
Schallers departure as head of the Department of Economic and Community Development in St. Marys County government. Media sources reported that Schaller resigned
his position rather than be fired because in
an email he tried to persuade the Superintendent of Schools to award a contract for propane to his friend , Taylor Gas, at a higher
price rather than to the lowest qualified bidder, Southern Maryland Oil. Bob Schaller
and Frank Taylor of Taylor Gas are buddies,
and they play music in the same band, the
Geezers. This was an abuse of the power
of his Department Head position. These are
verifiable facts.
The School Board did not have a local
vendor preference because it is bad policy for
the tax payers and it would take money from
better uses, the students and teachers. But,
this was not about local vendor preference,
it was about looking out for his buddy, cronyism as it so appears. Bob Schaller was
forced out of County Government because of
the way he handled this matter.

John Savich, St. Marys County Administrator at that time said in regard to Schallers
email, and I quote, the email speaks for itself. Were dealing with public money. Its
not ours. This Impropriety by Bob Schaller
regarding tax papers money is a BAD
OMEN. Do you want Bob Schaller managing
your tax money as a County Commissioner,
or will you vote for the fiscally conservative
small businessman, Mike Hewitt to oversee
your tax money? How could Schaller be effective at the commissioners table with this
track record when the County Administrator
and the Board of commissioners wanted him
out of County government?
Joe Wible, Sr.
Leonardtown, Md.
Publishers Note: Mr. Schaller has demonstrated through years of professional
service and personal behavior an extremely high level of integrity.
Editor
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Voters Guide;
Endorsements
Coming Oct. 23
The County Times will publish
our voters guide and candidate recommendations based upon our extensive evaluation process, all as part of
our Oct. 23 edition. That is of course
the date which early voting begins.
The voters guide will contain
basic background information about
each candidate on the ballot for the
November 4 election, including the
early voting ballots. Additionally,
candidates will offer their answers
to important questions about issues
relevant to today. The candidates
answers to those questions will be
published using the candidates exact
words, with answers being edited for
length only when necessary.
The questions asked to each candidate are identical to their opponents
and will be published side by side to
give our readers the best opportunity
to compare candidates for each office.
Questions asked to each candidate
are not softball type questions and require candidates to be knowledgeable
on important issues.
Our voters guide is designed to
give our readers the opportunity to
evaluate candidates under pressure
and fully unaware of what questions
they will be asked to answer. The
process provides our readers the opportunity to evaluate for themselves
the competency of each candidate.
Additionally, The County Times
will offer to our readers recommendations for this election based upon
an extensive process which The
County Times performs designed to
be non-partisan and equal in value to
that which employers might normally
perform when evaluating candidates
for employment.
Our candidate recommendation
process is based upon a scoring process in which each candidate is scored
in four categories: strength of candidate interview, history of candidates
decisions, community involvement,
and finally, qualification and availability of each candidate.
Strength of Candidate Interview:
This portion of the process accounts

for 40% of the candidates overall
possible score. Each candidate is interviewed personally by The County
Times. Specific questions are asked
to each candidate and their answers
are recorded. Additional aspects of
the interview process include candidate appearance, professionalism,
and ability to form cohesive thought
processes, and overall understanding
of the community they wish to serve.
History of Candidates Decisions:
for 20% of the candidates overall possible score. The objective of this portion is to look at previous decisions
candidates have made which involve
the use of other peoples money and
resources. The County Times is not
so much concerned about how each
candidate may make decisions involving their personal wealth.
Community Involvement: This
portion of the process accounts for
20% of the candidates overall possible score. The County Times looks
at each candidates contribution to his
or her community through public service and contributions to community
organizations.
Qualifications and Availability:
for 20% of the candidates overall possible score. The County Times looks
at each candidates qualifications for
the job they seek much the same way
any employer would look at candidates for positions. We also consider
the candidates other personal obligations and arrangements which the
candidate has made to assure they
are personally available to perform
the obligations of the office for which
they seek.
We consider our readers to be
well informed and very capable of
making decisions. Ultimately you
decide your representation. We spend
many hours performing this extensive
process and we hope our readers find
the information useful as they form
their own very important opinions.
Feature Story
The County Times
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
As the only candidate for the Board of

County Commissioners running unopposed,
Republican Todd Morgan is already looking to
the future of the county these next four years.
If he is reelected to the commissioner
presidency, Francis Jack Russell, a Democrat
and voters do not choose any other Republicans in the other three districts, Morgan could
be the last GOP member standing on the board
but he doesnt seem to be too bothered by that
prospect.
Hes more focused on issues such as improving relationships with the school board,
keeping up with the countys infrastructure
requirements and finding ways to diversify the
economy in the face of lagging defense budgets and across-the-board federal cuts.
He said hes looking forward to working
with whoever is elected in November.
Theres a lot for everybody to learn,
Morgan said, adding the learning curb for him
was steep as well when elected back in 2010.
Hes long been a proponent of keeping
good relationships between the Navy and the
county, particularly when it comes to the defense contractor community and he thinks
there is an innovative way to ensure that work
keeps coming their way in the face of shrinking budgets.
Its by convincing the navy, particularly
NAVAIR, the huge purchasing authority locally, that work for certain projects and systems
can actually be built here more cost effectively
rather than by prime contractors like Boeing,
Lockheed or Sikorsky.
Essentially it brings local contractors and
civil servants together on projects they have the
skills for rather than waiting for a larger prime
Morgan Carries
Experience, Influence Into
Next Commissioner Board
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contractors to deal with the project.

Why cant we build this stuff here?
Morgan said. Thats starting to get done now.
He also views the anticipated arrival of
the University of Maryland unmanned air systems program at the county airport as a serious potential boost to economic diversity; the
idea is to take the technology and those who
have the skills to build it and translate them to
a more civilian commercial base.
But that means the county must actively,
financially support the effort.
We have to keep up with the infrastructure, our roads need work, Morgan said. The
county hasnt built a road in something like 25
years.
Thats why Im so behind completing
FDR Boulevard.
He believes the county has to but the same
emphasis on infrastructure for the planned unmanned system campus at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center.
Well have to invest there, well have to
help them build the center, Morgan said. The
brain talent is already here.
That means borrowing money, he said, to
fund capital costs which the county can now do
at about 3 percent.
On our capital side were not borrowing
near where we could, Morgan said, adding it
was better to borrow money now cheaply.
The willingness to borrow also showed
the county was serious about improving its
infrastructure.
You have to have some amount of debt,
Morgan said.
But the key question on diversifying the
countys economy, and thereby less dependent
on federal dollars, is one Morgan doesnt have
the answers for.
Hes looking to the newly established
economic development commission (EDC), a
group of local residents for all walks of life, to
find recommendations.
I want to hear what these guys are say-
ing, Morgan said. Without investment you

get no return.
The one thing he is sure of is the composition of the EDC, because it has no one from the
local defense industry on it.
I already know what theyre saying,
said Morgan who has worked in that industry
for 35 years. The navy is going to stay the big
gorilla in town.
Morgan is still intent on scrutinizing
Board of Education funding but is encouraged
by the new leadership of the system with Interim Schools Superintendent Scott Smith.
Its time to forget about [former superintendent Michael] Martirano, we have to focus
on the future, Morgan said. We have to build
a relationship with Scott Smith.
Im looking forward to a much better
relationship.
Del. John Bohanan, District 29 B Democrat, has a long relationship with Morgan and
though they disagree on some fundamental
political ideals when it comes to local politics
Bohanan said Morgan is a critical member of
the commissioner board.
No pun intended, but he stands tall on
the Board of County Commissioners, Bohanan said, noting the commissioners far above
average height. He understands the interface
between the local economy and Pax River.
When it comes to local issues theres no
need or room for partisanship.
Perhaps the single greatest contribution
Morgan makes to the board is his understanding of budgets and penchant for details.
Hes a numbers guy, Bohanan said.
The other commissioners have often deferred
to him on budget issues.
Without him you would lose a great deal
by not having someone analyzing the budget
beyond staff.
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The annual Health Fair will offer a variety of activities, health

screenings and exhibits aimed at promoting a healthy balance of
the mind, body, and spirit; an overall feeling of well being--for all ages.
Health Fair
The Way To Wellness
Friday, October 24, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
FREE
ADMISSION
Southern Maryland Higher Education Center

44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619
RITA BS CATERING
Lunch & Snacks Available For Purchase
SHREDDER TRUCK
from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Uniformed personnel will safely place your sensitive documents in their state of the art
mobile shredding truck. You can witness the destruction and they will provide a certificate of
destruction for your records. No need to remove paper clips, binder clips or staples.
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION COLLECTION
PROVIDED BY THE ST. MARYS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

All non-prescription over the counter medications, prescription medications,
in addition to pills, liquids, ointments and lotions, will be accepted.
FREE SEMINARS
Identification Theft & Telemarketing Fraud

Understanding Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST)
Living with Diabetes: Prevention, Awareness, Signs & Symptoms
Like the Facebook page for a chance to win prizes, and find out the latest information
related to the Health Fair! www.facebook.com/WaytoWellnessSt.Marys
HEALTH SERVICES
INCLUDE:
Skin Cancer Screening
Hearing Screening
Depression Screening
Balance & Falls Screening
Body Mass Index Screening

Vision Screening
Flu Inoculations
(Medicare card holders

should bring their cards;
a $20 payment, by cash
or check is required from
those not eligible for
Medicare.)
. Over 80 vendors, other free screenings, health checks and tons of giveaways!!!!
For more information call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050 or visit the

Department of Aging & Human Services website at stmarysmd.com/aging
Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Marys County: Francis Jack Russell, President; Lawrence D. Jarboe;
Cynthia L. Jones; Todd B. Morgan; Daniel L. Morris and the Department of Aging & Human Services.
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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers.
We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
news@countytimes.net after noon on Tuesdays may run in the following weeks edition.
Roxanne Elizabeth Tharpe, 49
Francis Horace Smith, 82
Roxanne
Elizabeth
Tharpe, 49, of Great Mills,
Md. passed away on Oct. 2 at
her residence.
Born March 4, 1965 in
Leonardtown, Md. she was
the daughter of Kelly Jo
Wood and the late Kenneth
O. Buckler.
Roxanne was a cook at Lindas Caf
where she worked all of her life. She was
married to the love of her life, Steven Rene
Tharpe. Roxannes greatest joy was spending time with family and friends.
In addition to her husband and mother, Roxanne is survived by her children,
Steven Tharpe, Jr., Jenny Jo Tharpe, and
Audrey Rose Tharpe, all of Great Mills,
Md.; sister, Gennie Hible, of N.C.; brother, Kenneth O. Buckler, Jr., of Lexington
Park, Md.; and six grandchildren.
Family will receive friends for Roxannes Life Celebration on Wednesday,
Oct. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield
Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road,
Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will held at 7 p.m. with Reverend
Joe Orlando officiating. Interment will be
private.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Francis Horace Smith,

82, of Ridge, Md. passed
away on Sept. 20 in Leonardtown, Md. surrounded by
family. He was born on Jan.
9, 1932, in Baltimore, Md.
and lived nearly his entire life
in St. Marys. He was preceded in death by his mother Olive HammettBradburn, his step-father Mark Bradburn, his
wife Joann (Goddard), his daughter Kim and
brother Joe.
Francis graduated from St. Michaels
High School in 1949 and soon began a long
career in government service at NAS Patuxent
River. He entered the U.S. Army in 1952 and
served in the Korean War earning the Korean
Service Medal with two bronze stars, United
Nations Service Medal, National Defense
Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal.
Francis returned to St. Marys and continued
his career in flight test instrumentation at
Technical Support Directorate at Pax River,
completing 36 years of service before his retirement. He was a founding member of the
Ridge Volunteer Fire Dept. and was an active member of American Legion Post 255
in Ridge, Md. serving on the posts executive
committee. Francis was loved very much by
all who knew him.
A devoted husband and father, he is survived by his wife of 57 years, Juanita, daughter Karen Russell (Dickie), son Francis Korey
Smith (Jacqueline), sister Marcia Raley (David), granddaughter Nicole Wathen (Leon-
ard) and 3 great grandsons.

The family received friends on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. at St. Michaels
Church in Ridge, Md. Funeral mass will be
held on Thursday, Sept. 25, at St. Michaels
Church in Ridge, Md. at 11 a.m. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions can be made
to the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad or a
charity of your choice.
William Billy Thomas

Feldman, 68
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Serving Southern Maryland for over 100 Years
William
Billy
Thomas Feldman, 68, of
Drayden passed away on
Oct. 5 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
after a courageous battle
with heart problems with
his family by his side.
Born on August 17, 1946
in Leonardtown, Md., he was the son of
the late Herman and Thelma Feldman.
Billy was the loving husband of Catherine
Kitty Feldman, whom he married in
Leonardtown, Md. on November 27, 1970.
Along with his loving wife, Billy is survived by his sister in law Dawn Shelley
Dougherty (Tommy), brother in law Francis Jr. Knott, nieces Stacey Marshall
(Peter), Beth Dougherty (John), Camryn
Dougherty, great niece Alexis Marshall,
and great nephew Zachary Marshall. Billy
and Kitty did not have children, but always considered and treated Shelley, Stacey, Beth and Camryn as their own. Billy
is also survived by his sister Margie Joy
(Elwood), brother George Feldman (Catherine), and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sister
Nancy Hayden (Donnie). Billy graduated
from Great Mills High School in 1966
and served in the United States Army,
stationed in Germany. He enjoyed telling
the stories of his Army life and his travels. He was a waterman all his life and the
owner and operator of Feldmans Marine
Railways from 1972 until having to retire
due to poor health. Billy was a fun-loving
and hard-working man dedicated to those
closest to him. He loved the water, but more
than anything he loved his wife. Billy always had a twinkle in his eye and a smile
on his face that will be greatly missed.
The family received friends on Friday,
Oct. 10 at 10-11 a.m. at Mattingly Gardiner
Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. followed
by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. George
Catholic Church, Valley Lee, Md. at 11:30 a.m.
Pallbearers: Tommy Dougherty, Jr.
Knott, Peter Marshall, John Harrison, Alfred
Jordan and Richard Jenkins
Arrangements by Mattingly Gardiner
Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.mgfh.com
Michael K. Gardiner, C.F.S.P., C.P.C.

Funeral Director/President
Edward S. Johnson, 93
Providing trusted service to the community for over 100 Years

41590 Fenwick Street P.O. Box 270 Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
www.mgfh.com
(301)-475-8500
Edward S. Johnson, 93,

passed away peacefully of
natural causes on Oct. 6 in
Solomons, Maryland.
Mr. Johnson was born
in a farm house in Pawnee
County, Neb., one of 9 children of a sharecropper farmer. He moved to Washington, D.C. in 1941 after graduating high
school, and was drafted during the war.
In 1946, he married Esther Facko, and

resumed Federal service after discharge.
He received an accounting degree from
Benjamin Franklin University in 1949.
He retired as Comptroller for the Federal Civil Defense Agency in 1973. For
30 years, Mr. Johnson was a member of
Hope Lutheran Church in Annandale,
Va.
Genealogical research became a
passion after retirement and Mr. Johnson was able to trace his linage back to
the Revolutionary War. In June 1993, Ed
and Esther moved to Leonardtown, Md.,
and in 2009 they moved to the Solomons
Asbury Community where he lived until
his death.
He was predeceased by Esther
his beloved wife of 63 years; and his
brothers Ervin, Jacob, Clyde, George,
Kenneth and Charles Johnson. He is
survived by his sisters Vivian Fintel of
Florida and Marjorie Fossum of Neb.;
sons Dennis (Linda) and Byron (Janelle
Haskell) Johnson of Arlington, Virginia
and Bradley (Melanie) Johnson of Chesapeake Beach, Md.; eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service celebrating
Eds life was held at Asbury Solomons,
11740 Asbury Circle, Solomons, Md.
on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 11 a.m. Light refreshments followed. In lieu of flowers,
the family requests donations be made
to the American Cancer Society. Interment will be in the Pawnee City, Neb.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Aida Emilia Misch, 75

Aida Emilia Misch
of Lexington Park, Md.
passed away on September 27 at Washington
Hospital Center, surrounded by her family.
She was born on Sept
17, 1939 in Mayaguez,
Puerto Rico, to the late Epismenio and
Providencia Perez. After she raised four
children while working as a cosmetologist, she was a doting grandmother with
ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. An avid and excellent cook,
Aida taught many to appreciate the
finer points of Puerto Rican cuisine. Her
home-canned goods including fruits,
vegetables, jams and jellies won numerous awards at every county fair in which
they were entered.
She is survived by her four children:
Robert Moody IV of Hampton, Va.; Donald Chuck Moody of Lexington Park,
Md.; Timothy Moody of Virginia Beach,
Va.; and Elizabeth Munday of Lexington
Park, Md.; her stepchildren Eva Duley of
Ridgely, Md., and Stephanie Simmons
of Walla Walla, Wash.; siblings Gloria
Ridgeway of Blackwood, N.J. and Luisa
Reigle of Deltona, Fla. Aida was preceded in death by her husbands Robert
Moody III in 1978 and Hans Peter Misch
in 2002.
A Graveside Service was held on
Friday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. at Maryland
Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Md. 20623.
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Sports
News
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: By Appointment Only
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
A View From The
Bleachers
Moral Victories,
Beer & Complacency
By Ronald N. Guy Jr.

Contributing Writer
Warning: melodrama lies ahead.
Your favorite bleacher-dweller is feeling
sorry for himself.
Empathy is expected,
and darn near assumed, from understanding readers and fellow local sports
fans.
As I rehash last weeks offerings
from the sports gods on a fall-chilled
evening in Southern Maryland, Im left
to conclude that this is a divine test of
our devotion. Salvation must lie ahead.
Lets break this mess down by beltway,
starting with the 495ers.
The Nationals, after running up
the best record in the National League,
promptly dropped three of four games
and the series to the San Francisco
Giants. There goes the season, D.C.
baseball fans. At least the neighborhoods still intact. In some sick attempt
to deliver a tonic, CNN.com actually
featured a recently uncovered video of
the 1924 World Series. Guess who won
that one? Thats right the Nats! Am
I supposed to feel better? So much for
2014but at least we have the memories (or grainy silent video) of 24!
The pain would roll on. The Skins
lost to Seattle on Monday Night Football, the Capitals dropped their opener
to Montreal and Wizards guard Bradley Beal broke his wrist in a preseason
game. Hell miss 6-8 weeks. Ohand
four Wizards players were suspended
for the first regular season game after
a pre-season skirmish with the Bulls.
Somewhere LeBron is snickering.
Ready for the 695ers? Fresh off a
dominating American League Division Series win, the Orioles promptly
lost the first two games of the League
Championship Series (LCS) to the
Royals - at home. But theres still hope,
hon - or is there? As I was hammering out this piece, ESPNs Buster Olney
sent out the following tweet: ELIAS:
No team has ever won a best-of-seven
LCS after dropping the first two games
at home. Alrighty then. Thanks, Buster. Apparently solace can only found at
the bottom of several Natty Bohs.
Speaking of Bohs, my wife tempered my anguish by reminding me that
October is beer month. Yes it isyes it
is indeed. So theres that my fellow D.C
and Baltimore sports fans, and that
beer is a significant elixir. Perhaps

Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Wolff
was on to something when he titled his
book, Its Not Who Won Or Lost The
Game Its How You Sold The Beer.
But wait, before getting well with
your favorite combination of water,
malt, hops and yeast, theres more
gloom. After that aforementioned
Monday night loss to Seattle, the Sons
of Washington were apparently clowning around in the locker room, almost as
if they had won the game. The Skins
apparently were thrilled with the moral
victory losing by only 10 - achieved
against the Super Bowl champions.
The behavior inspired a scathing piece
by Jason Reid of The Washington Post
and considerable debate nationwide regarding appropriate behavior for losing
teams.
Like many, I initially fumed at the
thought of a jovial professional locker
room after a loss. But time has offered
a different perspective, if not an explanation or justification. I think that
most people, regardless of profession,
have an inclination toward complacency. Fatigue, routine and resignation
can be its fuel. We expect athletes to
be as emotionally invested as we are as
fans, but the grind and mounting losses
can sometimes get the best of even the
most competitive. In September, every
player is fired up. By mid-October, and
with a season slipping away, a casual
shrug replaces anger after losses and a
passionate game is reduced to a routine
occupation.
Heres something else I think:
consistently successful teams and organizations possess an elite, almost
super-human energy source. Some
people and Ive been fortunate to rub
shoulders with a few arent infected
with the complacency gene. Michael
Jordan, Jerry Rice, Peyton Manning
and Tom Brady are of this stock. Seattles Russell Wilson is too. They are
competitors without an off switch. Early arrivals and late exits are the daily
norm. They are the conscience and the
standard. They raise the performance
ceiling of colleagues and are an antidote for complacency. Organizations
that lack such people accept mediocrity; teams that lack such leadership
celebrate moral victories.
Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.
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please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m.
on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
October, Month Long

Water Works
Opal Fine Art Gallery & Gifts (41625 Park Avenue,
Leonardtown) 5 to 8 p.m.
Opal Fine Art Gallery & Gifts will host Water
Works, an exhibit of work by Annie Compton beginning Oct. 3 and running through Oct. 31.
Social Skills Group
Lexington Park Elementary School (46763 South
Shangri La Drive, Lexington Park) Tuesdays at 11
a.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m.
Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer
a Social Skills group at Lexington Park Elementary
School on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. to fourth graders, and
Thursdays at 1 p.m. to fifth graders to help children
transition by increasing their self-esteem, developing
their communication skills, and making responsible
and informed choices. Contact Territa Washington
at 301-866-5992 or twashington@tcysb.org for more
information.
Lottery Book Fundraiser
The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is sponsoring a Lottery Book fundraiser. There
are only 1,000 books numbered 000 through 999. Each
book has a 3 digit number. When you purchase a book
you will receive a calendar for the year 2015. A different amount is listed on each day ranging from $25
to $200. All cash winnings will be determined by the
amount indicated on each day of the calendar. If your
number matches the 3 digit Maryland Nightly Lottery
drawing, you have won. You have 365 chances to win.
There are over $12,000 in prizes. Cost is $25 per book.
This will make a great Christmas present, stocking
stuffer, or a gift for that one person who you have no
idea what to get for them. You do not have to keep track
of your number, we will contact you if you win. For
more information contact 301-904-3098. We might
have your lucky number still available for you.
Karaoke and DJ Friday Nights
Brass Rail Sports Bar & Lounge (20331 Point Lookout
Road, Great Mills) 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The Brass Rail Sports Bar & Lounge will host a
Karaoke and DJ party every Friday night in October.
Music by Scarlet Plus Entertainment. All for Fun and
Fun for All!
Film Festival
The First Annual Southern Maryland Film Festival Is Coming to Leonardtown! Friends of the Leonardtown Theater is partnering with the Southern Maryland
Film Society to organize the Southern Maryland Film
Festival, scheduled for Sat. July 11, 2015 in Leonardtown,
Md. Filmmakers of all ages and all levels of experience
are invited to submit their own films to be shown at various locations throughout the town. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. The Friends of the Leonardtown
Theater is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, dedicated to
advancing the arts by bringing film, live performance,
and educational programming to the downtown Leonardtown area, ideally through restoring the former New
Theater in Leonardtown. For more information on how
to submit your film for consideration, or if youd like to
volunteer to help with the festival, go to www.smdfs.org.
If you are a business in the tri-county area, and you would
like to be a sponsor for the film festival contact Theresa
at fotlt@outlook.com.
After-School Youth Development Program
Jarboe Education Center (21161 Lexwood Drive, Lexington Park) 3 to 7 p.m.
Tri-County Youth Services Bureau is offering an
After-School Youth Development Program for children
and youth up to age 18 at the Jarboe Education Center
in Lexington Park, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3
p.m. to 7 p.m. that focus on Anger Management, Social
Skills and Youth Leadership Development. Homework
assistance is also provided. Starts Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Try Hockey for Free Registration Notice
Capitol Clubhouse (3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf)
arrival by 7 a.m.
USA Hockey and the Southern Maryland Sabres
Hockey Club invite kids, ages 4 to 9, to try hockey for
free!
*Try Hockey For Free Clinic*
Saturday, Nov. 8
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. (arrive by 7 a.m.)
Capital Clubhouse, Waldorf
Rental Equipment Instruction No Experience
Needed Lots of Fun!
*The first 40 kids to register will receive a jersey
and goodie bag!*
Register online: www.tryhockeyforfree.com
The Southern Maryland Sabres Hockey Clubs
home arena is the Capital Clubhouse in Waldorf, Md.
and draws players from Charles, St. Marys, Calvert,
Prince Georges, King George counties and beyond.
The Sabres offer a range of ice programs including
learn to play hockey, recreational teams, travel teams
and skills sessions. For more information, visit:www.

somdsabres.org
Thursday, Oct. 16
Candidates Forum
Lexington Park Library (21677 FDR Boulevard, Lexington Park) 5:30 p.m.
The League of Women Voters of St. Marys
County will hold candidates forums on Thursday, Oct.
16 at 6 p.m. in the Lexington Park Library, Rooms A &
B. Candidates will meet and greet citizens just before
the forum at 5:30.
All the candidates currently running for the
Board of Education are scheduled to attend on Oct. 16.
They are: Alonzo Gaskin, Rita Weaver, Karin Bailey
and Brooke Matthews.
County Commissioner candidates scheduled to
attend on Oct. 16 are: Jack Russell, Randy Guy, Merl
Evans, Tom Jarboe, Robert Schaller, Mike Hewitt,
Tony St. Clair, John Connor and Todd Morgan.
Each candidate will make an opening statement
and questions from the audience will follow.
As is the usual practice, individuals in the audience will write their question on a card, which will then
be read by the moderator. Candidates replies will be
timed. The forum will end with closing statements by
all candidates.
These events are being sponsored by the League,
the St. Marys NAACP and the Center for the Study of
Democracy at St. Marys College. Members of each organization will assist with the program.
Tables will be available for candidate materials,
however, no campaign materials, banners or clothing is
allowed in the meeting room during the event.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan,
community-based political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens
in government, and influences public policy through
education and advocacy.
Museum Third Thursday Event
Patuxent River Naval Air Station Museum (22156 Three
Notch Road, Lexington Park) open until 8 p.m.
Come and enjoy a little after hours at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museums Third Thursday event.
The museum will stay open late, until 8 p.m., on the
Third Thursday each month for some relaxation and
team building time. There will be appetizers, adult
beverages, and soft drinks for sale. Normal admission
fees are in effect, although admission is always free for
members. So come-on out, bring a co-worker and a
friend, and enjoy a few hours of down time.
Friday, Oct. 17
Maritime Performance Series Presents Them
Eastport Oyster Boys
The Harms Gallery (14200 Solomons Island Road,
Solomons) 7:30 p.m.
The Maritime Performance Series will present
Them Eastport Oyster Boys on Friday, Oct. 17 at 7:30
p.m. in the Harms Gallery. For over two decades Them
Eastport Oyster Boys have entertained thousands with
their wit, wisdom and special message of stewardship
and appreciation for the bay using a wide variety of
musical styles that include island rhythms, boogie woogie, Dixie-swing, maritime chanteys, waltzes and even
good ol rock-and-roll. Tickets are $10 at the door (cash
or check only).
The series is sponsored in part by Holiday Inn
Solomons. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with beer, wine and
snacks for sale. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the
Harms Gallery.
Retail Job Fair
St. Charles Towne Center Mall (11110 Mall Circle, Waldorf) 3 to 7 p.m.
The Tri County Council for Southern Maryland
and Southern Maryland JobSource invites you to attend our 1st Annual Retail Job Fair being held at the
St. Charles Towne Center Mall on Friday, Oct. 17 from
3 to 7 pm. Come apply for seasonal hire part-time and
full-time holiday retail positions with many of Charles
Countys finest retailers! Stores from all over the county
will be recruiting for immediate positions to fill their
holiday vacancy needs! If you are interested in the Retail Industry, then you should be there! Be sure to bring
plenty of resumes and dress for success!
Reapers in Red Coats: The Ghosts of Sotterley
1814
Historic Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Lane,
Hollywood) 7 p.m.
This years Ghosts of Sotterley, Reapers in Red
Coats: The Ghosts of Sotterley 1814 will run on Oct.
17, 18, 23, 24 & 25 with first performances beginning
at 7 p.m. and running every 10 minutes. Prepare to encounter both the earthly inhabitants of the era and those
not of this earth on this historical and spooky outdoor
walking tour/production!
Group rates are available by calling our office
301-373-2280. May not be suitable for young children.
Dress appropriately for this spooky outdoor walking
tour / production. No refunds - held rain or shine.
Saturday, Oct. 18
Reapers in Red Coats: The Ghosts of Sotterly
1814
Historic Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Lane,
Hollywood) 7 p.m.
This years Ghosts of Sotterley Reapers in Red
Coats: The Ghosts of Sotterley 1814 will run on October 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25 with first performances beginning at 7 p.m. and running every 10 minutes. Prepare
to encounter both the earthly inhabitants of the era and
those not of this earth on this historical and spooky outdoor walking tour/production! Advance Reservations
Required No Walk-insTickets are $15 per person and
may be purchased online: www.sotterley.orgExclusive
for Sotterley Members! Pay only $10 per person for
performances on Thursday, Oct. 23! Advance reservations required - call 301-373-2280! Another benefit of
membership!
Group rates are available by calling our office
301-373-2280. May not be suitable for young children.
Dress appropriately for this spooky outdoor walking
tour / production. No refunds - held rain or shine.
Yard Sale
Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Building (16515 Three
Notch Road, Ridge) 8 a.m. to noon
To Benefit the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad
Auxiliary
Saturday Oct. 18 - Rain or Shine
Time: 8 a.m. to noon
Place: Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Building
We truly have something for everyone.
Lots of household and childrens items No
clothes
Knights of Columbus Soccer Shoot-out
St. Johns School Field (43950 St. Johns Road, Hollywood) 10 a.m.
Local K of C Councils St.Johns #7914 in Hollywood, St. Marys #1470 in Leonardtown, and St. Francis Xavier #10957 in Compton are sponsoring a Youth
Soccer Challenge Competition. All boys and girls ages
9-14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2014 Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge. The local competition will be held Oct. 18 at 10
a.m. at St. Johns School Field in Hollywood, Md. St.
Johns Rd. Hollywood, Md, 20636.
Participants are required to furnish proof of age
and written parental consent. Entry forms available at
event.
Immediately following the Local competition,
the winners will go on to the District Level competition
held on the same field. The winners of the District level
competition will have the opportunity to go to the State
level in November held at
Archbishop Spaulding High School Field 8080
New Cut Rd, Severn, Md.
Contacts: Darryl White: white198@aol.com,
Steve Wichrowski: wichrowski@verizon.net, Jim
Goebel: kcgoe@aol.com, Ed Henderson: hendersonedward@msn.com.
Family Time Expo
Capital Clubhouse (3033 Waldorf Market Place, Waldorf) 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
LB Innovations Events & Design announces the
Family Time Expo Saturday, Oct. 18. from 11 a.m. to 5
p.m. at the Capital Clubhouse in Waldorf, Md.
Vendors/Exhibitors Now Being Accepted and
Free Tickets Available
For more information on The Family Time Expo:
www.FamilyTimeExpo.eventbrite.com
Freedom Fund Banquet
Rivers Edge Catering and Conference Center (46870
Tate Road, Patuxent River) 6 p.m.
The St. Marys County Branch, NAACP, serving
citizens for 68 years, is sponsoring its annual Freedom
Fund Banquet on
Sunday, Oct. 19
Jazz Cabaret
Caf des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street-On-theSquare, Leonardtown) 5 to 8 p.m.
Caf des Artistes will host: Gretchen Richies
Jazz Cabaret Jazz & Requests from 5 to 8 p.m.
Second Annual Rhythm Run 5K Run and Fun
Walk
Leonardtown Wharf Park (22510 Washington Street,
Leonardtown) 7:45 a.m.
Event: A timed 5k course through Historic
Leonardtown; both runners and walkers are welcomed.
Up
7:45-8: a.m.- Race Day Check-in and Packet Pick
9:00 a.m.- 5k Race/Walk Start

10:00 a.m.- Awards Presentation
Entry Fees: $25 - Pre-registration post marked by
Oct 11, online by Oct 15 $30 - Event Day (credit cards
accepted day of event)
Goodies: Event T-shirt- guaranteed if registration
received by Oct. 4 and as supplies last
Awards: first place Male overall; first place Female overall; plus first, second, third male and female
in age categories: under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49,
50-59, 60+
Free drink and snack selection after race/walk
For Additional Information email RhythmRunLHS5k@aol.com
Register at www.active.com
Monday, Oct. 20
Decoding Dyslexia Southern Maryland Parent
Support
Patuxent Presbyterian Church (23421 Kingston Creek
Rd., California) 7 p.m.
The next meeting of the Decoding Dyslexia
Southern Maryland Parent Support is Monday, Oct. 20
from 7-8 p.m. followed by a DD-MD business meeting.
Location: Patuxent Presbyterian Church
DD-MD Parent Support meetings provide parent and teacher information to support students in the
classroom and to empower parents to advocate for
their children. Decoding Dyslexia MD is a parent-led,
grassroots movement driven by Maryland families concerned with the identification and access to educational
interventions for students with dyslexia in Maryland
public schools. DD-MD was formed to provide parent
support and educate policy makers about best practices
to educate and support students with language learning disabilities like dyslexia. Contact: Laura Schultz,
DecodingDyslexiaMD@gmail.com, 703-477-4847.
dyslexiasomd.weebly.com/meetings.html
Parent Caf
Jarboe Educational Center (21161 Lexiwood Drive,
Suite B, Lexington Park)
The Family ACCESS Center of St. Marys County invites parents to a FREE Parent Caf on Mondays,
Oct. 20 and Oct. 27 at the Jarboe Educational Center in
Lexington Park. The discussion will focus on the things
that keep families safe and strong, protecting children
from abuse and neglect. Community partners will share
resources to assist parents with children with intensive
emotional needs. Contact Amanda Dugas at 301-8665332 or adugas@tcysb.org for more information.
Tuesday, Oct. 21
Fall Leadership Luncheon
Rivers Edge Club (4670 Tate Road, Patuxent River)
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
On behalf of the US Naval Academy Alumni
Association, Greater Southern Maryland Chapter
(GSMC), I invite you to attend the annual Fall Leadership Luncheon. Our Guest Speaker for the luncheon
is CAPT Heidi Fleming, USN, Commanding Officer,
NAS Patuxent River MD and a Naval Academy graduate with the Class of 1989. Her full Navy biography
is available on the NAS Patuxent River website: cnic.
navy.mil/regions/ndw/installations/nas_patuxent_river.html. From the NAS home page click on Biographies under the About tab.
The luncheon is open to the entire Patuxent River
Navy acquisition community as well as all Naval Academy alumni, family, friends. Reservations are required
and can be made through the GSMC website www.
navyalumni.org, by e-mail to Richard.L.Snyder@saic.
com; or by phone 301-862-6434 (w), 240-298-2279 (c).
The cost is $15 per person and may be paid by credit
or debit card in advance via PayPal through the GSMC
website at the time of reservation. Payment by cash or
personal check, payable to GSMC, will also be accepted at the door. Please try to RSVP by noon on Friday,
Oct. 17so we may provide an accurate count to MWR
Catering. We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Free Brown Bag Lunch Program
Lexington Park Library, (21677 F.D.R. Blvd, Lexington
Park) 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will present a FREE Brown Bag Lunch Program on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Lexington
Park Library on the topic of Gap Filling Services to
address homelessness in St. Marys County. Points of
discussion will include: assessing needs, food pantry/
clothing accessibility, housing assistance, emergency
financial assistance, workforce development, and
TCA/SAIL accessibility. The discussion will be led by
Tammy Gaussman of LifeStyles of Maryland. Contact
Amanda Dugas at 301-866-5332 or adugas@tcysb.org
for registration.
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March Of Dimes Blue

Jeans for Babies Campaign
Once again schools, companies and
organizations throughout Maryland will
be wearing jeans on Fridays throughout
the month of November to help babies
be born healthy. The timing of the campaign complements the worldwide effort to
bring awareness to prematurity during the
month of November, National Prematurity
Awareness month. The month of awareness is highlighted by National Prematurity
Awareness Day on November 17th.
To take part in the Blue Jeans for Babies Campaign, employees/members would
make a donation to the March of Dimes
in exchange for the opportunity to wear
jeans at work on one Friday or all Fridays
throughout November. Your local March of
Dimes office will support the Campaign by
providing posters, pins & stickers for those
participating.
Participation in the Blue Jeans for
Babies Campaign, makes a statement that
your school, organization or company cares
about local families and the health of all babies. Funds raised through Blue Jeans for
Babies support March of Dimes research
and programs that help all moms have fullterm pregnancies and healthy babies.
Each year in Maryland thousands of
babies are born prematurely. Premature
babies are at an increased risk for newborn
health complications as well as an increased
risk for lasting disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, learning and behavioral
problems, cerebral palsy, lung problems and
vision and hearing loss.
Premature birth is a costly health disparity. The average medical costs for a preterm baby are more than 10 times as high as
they are for a healthy full-term baby. This
figure does not even touch the emotional
cost to families who welcome a baby into
the world too early or to those who have a
baby that doesnt survive being born too
soon.
During 2013, the Blue Jeans for Babies
Campaign raised over $8,000 and helped
support the March of Dimes mission to
prevent premature birth, birth defects and
infant mortality. The campaign funds local
programs of education and prenatal care to
help women have full-term pregnancies and
healthy babies in our community. It also
funds national programs, such as research,
to improve the health of mothers and babies.
Schools, companies, and/or organizations interested in participating in the Blue
Jeans for Babies Campaign should contact
Sandra Sanna-Buckles, Suburban Maryland March of Dimes Community Director,
at (571) 257-2324 or ssannabuckles@marchofdimes.org by Oct. 23.
Help with starting a small business

Anyone interested in starting a small
business is encouraged to attend an
informative session presented by staff
from the Small Business Administration either at Charlotte Hall branch on
Oct. 20 or at Lexington Park branch on
Oct. 31. Both start at 10 a.m. and no
registration is required.
Writing contest entries due Friday
Deadline to submit an entry for the
Whats Your Story? contest is this
Friday, Oct. 17. Teens and adults can
submit a fictional or nonfictional story
related to a theme in this years One
Maryland One Book, The Distance
Between Us by Reyna Grande. Both
the teen winner and the adult winner
will receive $100 gift card and the runner-up a $25 gift card.
A spooktacular Halloween program
is planned
Children of all ages can come dressed
up in their favorite costume (if they
like) for not-so-scary stories and activities and then trick-or-treat through the
library at the spooktacular Halloween
celebration planned at Charlotte Hall
branch on Oct. 25 at 10:30 a.m. and at
Lexington Park branch on Oct. 25 at
65 Years as a
Leonardtown Lion
Leonardtown Lion George Budwiser Guy is shown being recognized for his 65 years
of perfect attendance as a Leonardtown Lion. King Lion George Kirby, announced
this honor and presented Lion Georgie with a plaque and milestone pen at the
Clubs October meeting. Lion Georgie joined the Leonardtown Lions on August 1st,
1949 and has documented his attendance at the local Club level, as well as, while on
vacations and whensnow birding in Vero Beach, Florida . The Vero Beach Lions
Club has made Lion Georgie an honorary member of their Club due to his frequent
visits. We salute Lion George for his commitment to Lionism. WE SERVE.
LIBRARY ITEMS
Paying for college discussed
Nadine Hutton, Director of Financial
Aid for St. Marys College, will discuss
options to help parents and students
pay college expenses, FAFSA, student
loans, and scholarships tonight, Oct.
15, at the Leonardtown branch, on
Oct. 22 at Charlotte Hall branch and
on Nov. 3 at Lexington Park branch.
All three start at 6:30 p.m.
In Our
Community
2 p.m. Leonardtowns will be on Oct.

28 at 6 p.m.
Recycled materials will be available
for kids to build whatever they can
imagine this Friday, Oct. 17, from 2
p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Charlotte Hall
branch.
Digital editing and Facebook classes
offered
Charlotte Hall branch is offering a
class on the basics of using a digital camera and tips for taking better
photos on Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. Lexington Park branch is offering a class for
adults wanting to get started or to learn
more about using Facebook on Oct. 27
at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required
for both classes.
Mobile Career Center visit set
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile
Career Center will be at Lexington
Park branch on Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to
1 p.m. to offer assistance to job seekers: job counseling and resume help,
job searches, and registering with the
Maryland Workforce Exchange.
Reception planned for Art Exhibit
A reception will be held at the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery on Oct.
21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for Walden
Sierras Air It Out: The Clothesline
Project which is on display through
the end of the month. This visual display was created by women who have
survived violence or by those who
wish to honor women victimized by
violence.
Haunted Ship at HSMC

Come dusk on Oct.
25, don a costume, grab
your broomstick, and fly
to Historic St. Marys
City for a spooky, G-rated
Halloween treat. Tour a
haunted ship and meet fellow tricksters looking for
something sweet to eat.
Thrill to legends, tall tales,
and scary stories told by
the light of a blazing fire.
Haunted Ship will
take place at HSMCs waterfront on Saturday, Oct.
25 from 6 to 8 p.m. This
event is free donations
will be accepted. Start
your evening adjacent to
the museums Shop at Farthings Ordinary (47414
Old State House Road, St.
Marys City)
Historic St. Marys
City is a museum of living
history and archaeology
on the site of Marylands
first capital in beautiful,
tidewater Southern Maryland. For more information about HSMC or this program, contact the Visitor Center at info@
digshistory.org, 240-895-4990, or 800-SMC-1634.
Historic St. Marys City Press Release.
Entertainment
The County Times
Murder Mystery
Dinner: Night of
Fun and Food
By Megan Conway
Contributing Writer
Chefs in Southern Maryland are dying, but
who is the culprit?
The Newtowne Players and Personalized
Touch Catering will present murder mystery dinner, Whos Killing the Chefs in Southern Maryland? on Nov. 14.
Head of Personalized Touch Catering and
Elks Lodge caterer, Patty Sparks, said the inspiration for the event came to her while on a family
vacation.
I went to one and I thought it was really
interesting. You were eating dinner and its kind
of like watching a show, and theyre interacting
with the people at the tables. Sparks thought this
would be a good funraiser for Personalized Touch
Caterings Random Acts of Kindness event in
December.
I have been challenging the businesses in St.
Marys County to do these random acts of kindness. Some of the funds we raise from this will go
toward that, she said. Random Acts of Kindness
will be held Dec. 14 to 24.
The playwright, director and costume and
props designer/coordinator is Millie Coryer-Dhu
of the Newtowne Players. Coryer-Dhu has written
10 murder mysteries in the past eight years, most
of which were performed at the former restaurant

DGiovannis. Her concepts for these, she said, are
derived from suggestions by friends, a song or a
place visited. As for this dinners mystery? The
concept for this play was remembering a movie
title in the theaters in 1978 Whos Killing the
Great Chefs in Europe? Her actors for this dinner are all Newtowne Players members, she said,
with great experience and talent. When writing,
I dont always see the humor, but when the actor
brings the character to life, it seems so much better than on paper. In this show, it states there
have already been five chefs murdered one each
for the past five months will there be a sixth?
Police have few clues and no sure suspect. The
cast is comprised of Ming Diaz (Chef Roberto
Pierre), Michael Legg (Detective Hobson), Bob
Dhu (Gregory Knox- wine salesman), Zeke Poire
(Jeffrey Knox- sous chef), Emily Funderburk (Julie- waitress), and Rick Thompson (Announcer
and sound technician).
This is the first murder mystery for the Elks
Lodge and Personalized Touch. I think it would
be a good time for friends and family to hang
out, Sparks said. The food is another huge plus:
Theres definitely a lot of food, pretty much most
of the night (guests) will be eating. Sparks personal favorite? The Chesapeake Chicken with
Crab Imperial, thats pretty good. The event
boasts local talent, from the
playwriting, to the cuisine,
to the actors. That I like
too- theyre local. People will
know some of these people,
Sparks said.
The dinner will be at the
Elks Lodge, located at Fidelity
Hall, 45779 Fire Department
Lane in California. Cocktails
will be served from 6 to 7 p.m.
and dinner starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $40 for adults,
$20 for children ages 3-11, and
$10 for children two and under. The event will cap at 160
registrants, so purchase yours
soon. Checks payable to Personalized Touch Catering can
be mailed to Personalized
Touch Catering, LLC 25410
Vista Road, Hollywood, and
payment can be dropped off
at The Elks Lodge Monday
Sunday after 4 p.m. (cash
or check only) or called in
at 301-373-3253 on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday
from 12 to 7 p.m. (to order
with credit card). For more
information, contact Patty
Sparks at 301-373-3253 or visit
www.pt-catering.com.
news@countytimes.net
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Entertainment
Calendar
Thursday, Oct. 16
Against Grace
Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 17
Mike Starkey
Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.
Too Many Mikes
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 18
Youth Halloween Barn Dance
Serenity Farm (6932 Serenity Farm Road, Benedict) 6 p.m.
Karaoke
California Applebees (45480 Miramar Way, California) 9 p.m.
Thrill the World
House of Dance (24620 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 10:30 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 20
Team Trivia
Tuesday, Oct. 21
Thrill the World
House of Dance (24620 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Open Mic
Wolfs Blues Jam
Blairs Londontowne Pub and Grill (726 Londontowne Road,
Edgewater) 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 23
George Dunn
Friday, Oct. 24
Still Standing
Wolfs Blues Jam
Blairs Londontowne Pub and Grill (726 Londontowne Road,
Edgewater) 7:30 p.m.
Karaoke
Plaza Tolteca (22768 Three Notch Road, California) 9 p.m.
Funkzilla
ABC Liquor and Lounge (22741 Three Notch Road, California) 9
p.m. to 1 a.m.
Mike Starkey
Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney
Point) 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 25
Thrill the World
House of Dance (24620 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 5 p.m.
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Presenting the professionals' favorite properties on the market.
Get the 411 on Flooring
Featured
Homes of
the Week
Realtors Choice
Choosing the right

flooring for a home is no
small task. Flooring is
expensive, so homeowners want to make the best
decision possible so their
choice of flooring is not
one they regret and ultimately replace in the
years to come.
When
choosing
flooring for their homes,
many homeowners are
overwhelmed by the options at their disposal.
Each type of flooring
can look great in its own
way, which is why homeowners may struggle
to find the right fit for
their homes. Educating
yourself about flooring
is a great way to make
the process of choosing
your next floor much less
overwhelming and more
enjoyable. The following
are some of the more popular flooring options you
will no doubt encounter
as your search for a flawless floor begins.
Hardwood
Nearly everyone is
familiar with hardwood floors, which are
durable, warm and a favorite of homeowners aiming for a traditional look. Homes with
open floor plans often benefit from hardwood flooring, as it creates the feeling of
continuity that homeowners hope to achieve
with open floor plans. Various species, including oak, maple and cherry, of hardwood
flooring are available, and they typically
vary in price, with more exotic imported options carrying hefty price tags. More traditional hardwood flooring is less expensive,
and solid wood flooring can be refinished
several times to increase its lifespan.
Engineered wood
Engineered wood is less susceptible

to temperature changes and humidity than
solid wood, and some new varieties of engineered wood include substrates made from
recycled wood fiber and stone dust, which
may appeal to eco-friendly homeowners.
Men and women who want to install their
own floors may prefer engineered wood,
which is now available in self-locking parquet or plank squares that can be installed
without using glue or nails.
Bamboo
Bamboo is another flooring alternative

thats popular among eco-conscious homeowners, as it comes from plants that regenerate quickly and is therefore considered a sustainable material. Bamboo flooring is made
of strands of bamboo that are glued together,
forming engineered planks or solid strips.
Bamboo flooring is strong and able to resist
the negative effects of fluctuating humidity, which include swelling and contraction.
Many people prefer the fresh, bright feel of
bamboo flooring.
Laminate
Laminate flooring is among the less

expensive flooring materials to buy and install. Homeowners who purchase laminate
flooring have an array of options to choose
from, and floating laminate flooring systems
can be installed over existing floors without
glue or nails. Some feel laminate flooring is
indistinguishable from real wood, but the
plastic coating that makes up the top layer
of laminate flooring is often a giveaway that
the floors are laminate and not real wood.
Similar in construction to engineered wood,
laminate flooring differs because its top
layer is a photographic imprint on the face
of each board, whereas engineered wood is
made up of real hardwood veneer attached
to several layers of plywood.
Cork
Cork is another sustainable flooring

material thats a favorite among homeowners looking to make their homes more
eco-friendly. The appearance of cork floors
is unlike many flooring materials, as it is
speckled thanks to unusual grain patterns
of the trees from which it is harvested. Cork
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St. Marys Department of Aging

Programs and Activities
Its a Wonderful Life
On Wednesday, Dec. 17, the Department of Aging &
Human Services will host a trip to Riverside Center in Fredericksburg, VA to see Its a Wonderful Life musical. Based on
Frank Capras beloved and timeless movie, this joyful musical
adaptation, written by the award-winning team of Susan and
Philip Kern and Jerry Lowe closely follows the original story
of George Bailey and his satisfying life in Bedford Falls, New
York. Filled with memorable songs and Norman Rockwell
moments that evoke the nostalgia of small-town life in 1940s
America, this production is sure to warm your heart and make
your holiday season especially bright. The cost is $90 and will
include motor coach transportation to and from Fredericksburg,
driver gratuities, snacks for the return trip, lunch at the theater
and the show. The bus will depart the Loffler Senior Activity
Center at 9:30 a.m., Garvey at 10 a.m., and Northern at 10:30
a.m. and will return to Northern at 6 p.m., Garvey at 6:30 p.m.,
and Loffler at 7 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made
by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1062.
The Enchanted Kingdom
A limited supply of tickets are still available for the Enchanted Kingdom (Northern Castle) Friday, Oct. 31 from 10
a.m.-2 p.m. at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Enjoy bingo
hour, dancing and entertainment by Sir Mean Gene, a Photo
Throne and Royal Show. All activities and roast beef feast are
included with a suggested contribution of $8. Stop by or contact
the front desk to get your ticket while supplies last.
Halloween Party
Tickets are available for the Mostly Ghostly Halloween
party which will be held at the Loffler Senior Activity Center
on Friday, Oct. 31 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tickets are $6. Enjoy a
grilled hot dog and wash it down with some ghostly brew, shake
a leg and participate in the costume contest. There will be tricks
as well as treats so be a good sport if the laugh is on you. Only
75 tickets will be sold so drop in at the Loffler Senior Activity
Center to get your tickets while you still can. Questions? Call
301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
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On Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. Noon visit the Global
Village Community Learning Center, 17383 Global Village
Way, Dameron, MD 20628 for fun and refreshments. Learn
ways to stay, active, healthy and involvedage gratefully!
The Department of Aging & Human Services, along with the
Commission on Aging will co-sponsor a morning of fun that
includes door prizes, games and giveaways. This informative presentation is part of community outreach efforts by the
Commission on Aging. Their goal is to make the community
aware of programs and services for older adults and the young
at heart. Light refreshments will also be included. An RSVP is
not required, but encouraged. For more information call 301475-4200, ext. 1051.
Prescription Medication Collection at the Health Fair: Way
to Wellness
The St. Marys County Sheriffs Office will offer a prescription collection service at the annual Health Fair: The Way
to Wellness on Friday, Oct. 24 at the Southern Maryland Higher
Education Center. This service will allow residents to safely dispose of unused and unwanted medications. This is a safe and
eco-friendly way to dispose of your medications. Toxins from
drugs that are disposed of into landfills or down toilets and sinks
can pollute the environment and pose health hazards. All nonprescription over the counter medications, prescription medications and pet medications in addition to pills, liquids, ointments
and lotions will also be accepted. Unfortunately, they WILL
NOT accept syringes, inhalers of drugs in aerosol canisters or
chemotherapy drugs either in IV liquid or oral form. Information will also be available relating to Prescription Medications
and opiates. For more information call 301-475-4200, ext. 1073.
Free Hearing Screenings at Northern
On Wednesday, Oct. 29, beginning at 10 a.m. free hearing
screenings will be offered at the Northern Senior Activity Center compliments of Hearing Professionals and their Doctors of
Audiology. To schedule a test, call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 as
appointments are limited.
Senior Matters Resumes

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, the Senior Matters adult study
group will resume at the Northern Senior Activity Center. This
facilitator-led group gives opportunity and discussion time for
issues and concerns related to aging. Everyone is encouraged
to have time for sharing and learning from others. Walk-ins are
welcome. For more information, call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001.
Northern Offers Genealogy Workshop
On Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m., a genealogy workshop
will be offered at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Have
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Join fellow genealogy enthusiasts as Louise McDonald walks
us through how to get started tracing family trees, using online resources in the computer lab, documenting rich histories
and providing a community forum. Create a treasure to pass on
to future generations. This hour long workshop will be held in
the computer lab. If interested, call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 to
sign up spaces are limited. Future classes may be arranged
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Sew a Tote Bag at Loffler
With the holidays coming up, now is the perfect time to
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gift-giving. If you have always wanted to sew or if its just been
a long time since youve sat down at a sewing machine, this is
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are made of strong upholstery fabric and are very unique. This
workshop will be held at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on
Thursday, Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. There is no cost for this workshop
and all materials are supplied. To sign up, call 301-737-5670,
ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk.
Soothing Approaches for Chronic Disease
On Thursday, Nov. 6, from 12:15-1:45 p.m., the Northern
Senior Activity Center presents a session for those with chronic disease. Gail Wathen, Yoga Instructor and Certified YCat
Therapist will show how soothing approaches using movement,
breathing and other techniques can help manage and lessen the
symptoms of chronic conditions. If interested in participating,
call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001. Space is limited.
Loffler 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
Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
Henrietta Jarboe
By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
Henrietta Priscilla Jarboe,
daughter of John Ignatius Jarboe
and Mary Ann Valinda Wathen,
was born in Leonardtown on October 12, 1871. By 1892 she had
moved to Washington, D.C. where
she was employed by the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing.
On September 2, 1893 Henrietta married John
Thomas Colton, Jr. in Richmond, Virginia. (Johns
father, John Thomas Colton, Sr., was born 1828 in St.
Marys County. He was the youngest child of John
Colton and Elizabeth Moore who emigrated from
England in 1819 and he was the only one of their children born in Maryland rather than in England. He
made his home at Allens Fresh in Charles County
where he ran a store).
In 1895 Henrietta gave birth to a daughter
whom she named Virginia. A woman ahead of her
time, Henrietta resumed her career. At the time of
A Journey Through Time
the 1900 census, Henrietta and Virginia

were living in a boarding house. Henrietta stated that she was married, but
John Colton was nowhere to be found.
The question of Johns whereabouts was unhappily discovered a short time later. John T. Colton
died in the Philippine Islands. Remains interred at
Good Hope Baptist Church, Piccawaxen, yesterday. Was a soldier in the U.S. Army and contracted
a disease while in service from which he died. Was
eldest son of the late John T. Colton of Allens Fresh,
Charles Co. (St. Marys Beacon, February 21, 1901).
In 1901 Henrietta was working in the Office of
the Treasurer of the U.S. where she was listed as an
expert money counter. She undoubtedly worked
there until 1908 when she married Frank Herbert
Taylor, a newspaper editor originally from Jamestown, NY. They moved to Oil City, PA by 1913 where
their son, Philip Clarence Taylor was born. Philip
died in West Virginia in 1947. Another child named
Francis Herbert Taylor died in infancy. By 1920 the
family was living in Newark, NJ where Henrietta
died in 1921. Her remains were shipped home to St.
The
Chronicle
Marys County for burial.

Henrietta P. Taylor died at her residence in
Newark, NJ on Sunday morning last, aged 50 years.
She was born in this city and was a daughter of the
late Ignatius J. and Ann Jarboe. Survived by her
husband, two children, three brothers: J. Warren
and Dick Jarboe of Washington, and Ignatius Jarboe
and one sister: Mrs. C. J. Clements of this city. Her
remains were brought to this city on Tuesday last and
interred in St. Aloysius Old Cemetery. (The Enterprise, October 15, 1921).
Sometime after Henriettas death, the family
placed a tombstone to mark her grave and that of
her mother. As so often happens, when a death has
occurred a number of years before, the wrong date
of death is given. This happened with Henriettas
mother. They got the day and month correct, but
she actually died in 1899 rather than in 1898. This is
substantiated by two different obituariesthe Washington Post of March 11, 1899 and The Enterprise of
March 18, 1899.
Courtesy, Dennis Hubscher, Find A Grave
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On the Road
By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
I was thinking the other day as we were driving from somewhere back to St.
Marys County, how much more traffic there is everywhere now. A very obvious statement because there are always more people. The beltway is constant traffic. Brandywine is a scary mess. Why dont I remember it like that from the 1970s. My Father
taught me how to drive on the beltway. We drove around the whole thing twice in one
day and then I guess he felt I was ready to go. I did still have to take formal EZ Method
drivers education classes in Iverson Mall before I could get my license though. It
seemed like everywhere you wanted to go in PG County that you had to go by way of
the beltway. Landover Mall was one of the happening places during that time, as was
Georgetown. And I always went to Georgetown (mainly to see Rocky Horror Picture
Show with friends) on the beltway. I loved the beltway. And I loved driving. I would
grab a friend in high school and we would take off for Kings Dominion or Ocean City
for the day. And you could drive 70 miles an hour back then! I learned how to drive in
a big old Plymouth Fury and an AMC Ambassador. Hulks that rolled and flowed with
like the boats everyone called them. My first car was a Delta 88. I couldnt imagine
driving a big old boat like those anymore.
Now when I have to drive the Capital Beltway or the Baltimore Beltway, which
we do frequently now for my Johns Hopkins appointments, I am a little nervous.
Several years ago, when my oldest son was attending Frostburg, I was travelling the
beltway and all of a sudden had a terrible panic attack when I reached the S turns in
Montgomery County. I thought I was going to have to pull off, but I kept going. It was
an awful experience and hope it doesnt happen ever again. I felt trapped, it was icy,
and I was scared.
A few days ago, I watched a young bicyclist riding the white line on one of our
county roads that doesnt have much of a shoulder. I wanted to stop and put them and
their bike in the back of my car. I can just see the police being called by the frantic
bike rider: Help, some crazed Mother/Grandmother told me that she was too scared
for me to be riding on this road with texters and distracted drivers and she forced me
to get into her car at the point of her umbrella.
This made me think back to riding bikes in Clinton. My friends and I thought
nothing of riding our bikes on Old Route 5. I would ride from where we lived, right
behind Joes El Rancho, up to the Cris Mar development where the Ranch Drive in
used to be to meet my best friend then we would ride the rest of the way down to Louise F. Cosca Park. I checked on maps and the total distance is about 8 miles. I never
really worried about getting hit by a car. Im sure my Mother would have had she
known thats what GloryAnn and I were doing during those summer days. Latch key
kids roamed a lot in the 70sor I did. Sometimes I would ride in to Camp Springs
up Old Route 5 to go to Reginas Pizza Parlour or the ice cream parlour across from
the Hangar Club.
I dont know if bike riding on narrow, shoulder less roads is something I would
do now (even if I could). I suppose now I will always worry about all the bike riders,
joggers, and Amish buggies I see on the roads, and thats a good thing. I just hope all
the drivers I see with their heads down and swerving all over the road do too.
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