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The Town of Leonardtown has won its bid for being designated by the state as a sustainable community, meaning its efforts for revitalizing its downtown and other aging areas now can access the aid offered by state grants from the Maryland Smart Growth group. Laschelle McKay, town administrator, said the town would now be able to get money from the state for a long list of projects aimed at improving the town including funds for sidewalk improvements on Lawrence Avenue as well as similar improvements along Route 245 leading into town. The town also wants to use different state grants for improvements all along Route 5 leading up to the shopping centers in the northern section of town, McKay said. This designation ensured the town could access the funds, McKay said, since without it they would have been unavailable. What it does is allow the town to ap-
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St. Marys County Christmas in April is looking for projects to take on for the 24th annual build day in April 2014. To give homeowners more time to complete their applications, the house selection team is extending the deadline from Oct. 1 to Oct. 15. Christmas in April receives approximately 90 applications for assistance, according to Vice President and Chairman of the House Selection Committee John Weiner. Once an application is received, volunteers serving on the House Selection Committee interviews each applicant, inspects homes and asks for written proof of home ownership and income. The committee discusses and prioritizes all applications and makes recommendations to the Christmas in April Advisory Board. Generally, the committee selects 20 homes, Weiner said. The advisory board takes a vote in late December or early January to ac-
Public Workshop on Land Use Study Around NAS Patuxent River to be Held Sept. 30
The public is invited to participate in a presentation and round-table discussion of the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS), which addresses compatibility planning for the areas surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS PAX). The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, in cooperation with regional planning organizations including: the Mid-Shore Regional Council, Tri-County Council of the Lower Eastern Shore, Northern Neck Planning District Commission, local jurisdictions, and other agencies and organizations, is conducting a JLUS to identify current and / or potential land use issues that could impact the NAS PAX missions and operations and develop recommendations to mitigate or prevent the issues identified. The study's objective is to develop a set of recommendations that will guide compatibility planning around NAS PAX to accommodate new growth and economic development, protect public health and safety, and sustain the operational missions of the base. The JLUS will explore how NAS PAX and local jurisdictions might work together through enhanced communication and coordination to best achieve the mutual goals of all stakeholders. The first set of workshops will be held throughout the region in four different locations, and each workshop will be tailored to the specific location it is being conducted in. The Southern Maryland Region workshop will be held for St. Mary's County, Charles County and Calvert County on:
Date: Monday, September 30, 2013 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Location: Bay District Volunteer Fire Department (public meeting room) 46900 South Shangri-La Drive Lexington Park, Maryland 20653 The JLUS will assess 24 compatibility factors (man-made and natural factors) such as: Noise Aircraft Safety Zones Frequency Interference Alternative Energy Development Vertical Obstructions Interagency Coordination Water Quality/Quantity Roadway Capacity The public is encouraged to attend the workshop and learn more about this planning process and provide input on the issues relevant to the JLUS. To develop a plan which is responsive to local needs, it is critical to obtain input from the community. For more information, visit the projects website at www.paxjlus.com or contact Kathy Rucker, AICP, Director of Planning for the TriCounty Council for Southern Maryland, at 301274-1922 (select 2 then extension *816) or via email at ktucker@tccsmd.org.
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Wanda Briscoe and her sister Wynne, lead Handcrafter of the Forever Eden Organic Collection. Wynne will have Forever Eden product samples and discuss the importance of healthy skin care, and Wanda will be autographing copies of her new book as she relates her journey to wellness. Go to www.leonardtownfirstfridays. com before your visit to see what other businesses are offering for Pink Friday. Throughout the month look for the collection boxes at all our local participating businesses and consider donating the change from your purchase or any other amount as it will all add up to a substantial offering that will directly benefit local women and their families.
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L eonardtown , M D - A s a part of the As Maryland a part of the approved approved Transit Maryland Transit Transportation Administra
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Transit System will St. Mary's Transit System will implement the newly restructured STS implement the newly restrucPublic Transportation Routes in order to tured STS Public Transportation This month is Healthy Aging Month and one way to learn more about how make service more efficient, easier to Routes in order to make service to do so is to join the Senior Gold Card Club at MedStar St. Marys. Members understand, and more convenient. more efficient, easier to underof the club all share an interest in remaining as engaged, healthy, and as safeSeveral as routes would be joined together in stand, and more convenient. possible as they age. order to reduce the number of transfers Several routes would be joined riders must make. Routes would connect The Senior Gold Card Club meets once a month for lunch and a program. together in order to reduce the with each other at Tulagi Place in The gatherings provide socialization and an opportunity for additional educanumber of transfers riders must Lexington Park, the Governmental Center tion, often on a broad range of health related topics of interest. They also learn make. Routes would connect in Leonardtown, and at the Food Lion in tips on how to keep themselves in better shape overall, care for chronic condiwith each other at Tulagi Place in Charlotte Hall. These changes take effect tions and sustain mental agility all keys to healthy aging. Lexington Park, the GovernmenT u es day , O c tob e r 1, 2013. The monthly programs are sponsored by Health Connections. Gold Card
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tal Center in Leonardtown, and at Club membership and the monthly member programs are free. For more inforthe Food Lion in Charlotte Hall. Descriptions of the enhanced STS Public mation and to register for the club, call 301-475-6019. These changes take effect TuesTransportation routes and the respective day, Oct. 1. be distributed on the bus schedules will Descriptions of theat enbuses. They will also be available the hanced STS Publicoffice, Transporta
44829 tion routes and the respective St. Andrews Church Road, California bus schedules be The distributed during regular businesswill hours. approved Transportation Development Plan recommendations on the buses. They will also be may also be found on the County's website may be viewed at http://www.stmarysmd.com/Formsanddocuments.asp. The proposed routes and available at the at St. Mary's Transit at hearings, http://www.stmarysmd.com/dpw/Specialschedules, as presented the September 4, System 2013 public may also be found on the office, 44829 St. Andrews Church Rd., Cali- Announcements.asp. SomeSome ridersriders may expe
http://www.stmarysmd.com/dpw/Special-Announcements.asp. fornia during hours. The minor changes in bus of schedules during may experience minor regular changes business in bus schedules duringrience the initial implementation the new the initial implementation of the new routes. routes. approved Transportation Development Plan recommendations may be viewed at http:// If you have any questions or comments, www.stmarysmd.com/Formsanddocuments.
please direct them to the St. Mary's County Transportation Division Officeroutes at (301) 863-8400 extension 1122 or 1123. asp. The proposed and schedules, Transportation Division Office at (301) 863as presented at the Sept. 4 public hearings, 8400 extension 1122 or 1123. Express Care in Charlotte Hall now offers the convenience of call-ahead appointments in addition to being available for walk-in care. The facility also
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nd fu t ur e ge n e ra t ions added two new family nurse practitioners to its staff and extended the hours of service. We implemented the changes in direct response to feedback our patients offered to us, said Dawn Yeitrakis, director of MedStar St. Marys Hospitals Emergency Department who also oversees Express Care. As a result, patient visits to Express Care for minor injuries and illnesses are quicker and more The culinary talents of accomplished chefs from around the region will be on display convenient. at the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development (SMADC) tent at Sotterley PlantaNurse practitioners Joanne Cheah, FNP, and D-Ann Weller, FNP are the tions Riverside WineFest on Oct. 5 and 6. two newest care providers to join the staff. Both are certified as family nurse Demonstrations will showcase recipes created with locally raised meats (bison, practitioners. lamb, goat, pork and beef) produced by family farms, highlighting Southern Maryland Patients are encouraged to call ahead and schedule a same-day appointMeats, and wine pairing presentations featuring wines from local vineyards and wineries ment at Express Care if possible. To make an appointment, call 301-290-1499. courtesy of the Southern Maryland Wineries Association. Tastings of the prepared meats Walk-ins are always welcome. The extended hours are weekdays from 3 to 11 and wine will be offered during the presentations while supplies last. p.m. Weekend and holiday hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. SMADC Tent highlights also include spinning and weaving demonstrations by the Express Care is located in the St. Marys Medical Center at 37767 Market Chesapeake Spinners and Weavers, So. Maryland, So Good farm displays and resourcDrive (near Golden Beach Road) in Charlotte Hall. Visit MedStarStMarys.org es that connect consumers with the regions thriving agricultural businesses. For the full SMADC demonstration schedule, featured chefs and recipe selections for more information. visit the News and Announcements page at www.smadc.com.
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was having a dream and then realized Stewart was having sex with her, Cpl. William Raddatz of the Criminal InvestigaSt. Marys detectives tion Division stated in charging have charged a homeless documents. man with second-degree According to court papers rape, third-and-fourth-dethe victim stated she would not gree sex offense and sechave consented to having sex ond-degree assault for his with Stewart and would not have alleged violation of a womallowed him to do so if she had an who had allowed him to Stewart had the ability to resist him. sleep on her couch. Police reports state Stewart fled the According to charging documents filed against him, Paul Terrell Stewart, victims residence, with whom he was 38, had asked to stay at the home of the familiar, after the victim was able to get female victim in the early morning hours away and call police. Patrol and canine units were not able of Sept. 23 and was allowed in. The victim, according to statements to track Stewart down, police said, but the from a witness related to Stewart, was so following day detectives were able to find intoxicated before arriving at her home in Stewart and charged him with the four Leonardtown herself that she could barely felony counts. Stewart remains committed to the walk, court papers read. Shortly after going back to sleep the countys adult detention center. victim told police she awoke to Stewart guyleonard@countytimes.net having sex with her. Initially, she stated she thought she
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Vice/Narcotics detectives executed a search and seizure warrant on Robert Joseph Conways Lexington Park home and discovered an extensive marijuana manufacturing operation. Recovered were plants in various stages of cultivation, completed product and manufacturing paraphernalia. Suspect Conway, age 46, was indicted and charged with Manufacturing Marijuana and Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute.
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Antione Markel Yates, 24, of Loveville, Md., was indicted for Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana. These charges are related to a search and seizure warrant that was executed on his home. Suspect Yates has several felony counts already pending related to his distribution of marijuana.
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Amanda Lynn Norris, 25, of Callaway, Md., was indicted by Vice/Narcotics detectives for Possession of Oxycodone with the Intent to Distribute and Passing Fraudulent Prescriptions to Obtain Oxycodone.
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The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.
Warrant Service On Sept. 17, Taylor Richard Cook, 24, of Lexington Park, Md. was served with an arrest warrant charging him with the following traffic violations: Failure of Vehicle Driver to Report an Accident Failure of Vehicle Driver to Stop After an Accident Failure of Vehicle Driver to Locate Owner of Property Domestic Assault On Sept. 18, Deputy Kirkner responded to a reported domestic assault in Lexington Park, Maryland. The female victim reported her husband, Joshua Andrew Weigle, 30, of California, Md., struck her in the head and scratched her on the wrist as she attempted to grab a cell phone from the floor. Deputy Kirkner observed evidence of fresh injury on the victims wrist. Weigle was placed under arrest and transported to the detention center. Weigle was charged with 2nd Degree Assault.
Vehicle Pursuit/Traffic Accident On Sept. 22, at approximately 4:26 a.m., Corporal Moritz of the Patrol Division attempted to stop a 2012 Nissan Altima on Route 235 in the area of Friendship School Road in Mechanicsville, Md. for exceeding the posted speed limit. Police units attempted to stop the vehicle using lights and sirens; however the vehicle failed to stop and fled northbound on Route 235. The vehicle committed additional traffic violations indicative of the driver being impaired by alcohol and/or drugs and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The vehicle traveled northbound on Route 5 where it made a U turn at the Charles County line and continued southbound on Route 5. Police units attempted to deploy STOP STICKS without success and eventually lost sight of the vehicle in the area of Laurel Grove Park. The suspect vehicle was subsequently located on Queen Tree Road in the area of Jesse Drive. The vehicle had left the roadway and struck a tree head on. The driver was located with substantial injuries and flown to Prince Georges Shock Trauma by Maryland State Police Trooper 7. An application for charges is pending his release.
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By Kay Poiro Staff Writer The Craft Guild Shop is open for business. Located behind the Maryland Antique Center in Leonardtown, the guild is a co-op of Maryland artisans. Wholly operated by its members, the Craft Guild offers a variety of handcrafted, American-made items for sale by its members. Offerings include seasonal items like holiday ornaments and wreaths, intricate woodwork by John Moulds and Hans Boecher, as well as stained glass, homemade jellies and jams, lotions and soaps. One of the recent additions has been repurposed or up-cycled furniture by member Darlene Wilson. Many artisans also welcome custom orders. The Craft Guild Shop recently underwent an image upgrade. Longtime member and proprietor of Joyces PaintN
The Craft Guild Shops Vice President Sandy Webb poses with Pumpkin Kid made by fellow artisan and guild president Judy Dillon.
cial events, the Craft Guild stays open until 8 p.m. on Leonardtown First Fridays. kaypoiro@countytimes.net
Custom refinished credenza (at left) and table by guild member Darlene Wilson.
The Craft Guild Shop is located at 26005 Point Lookout Rd. in Leonardtown behind the Maryland Antique Center. The Craft Guild Shop can be found online at www.craftguildshop.com, Twitter @ShopGuild and Facebook at www.facebook.com/Crafts-Guild-Shop-of-St.Marys-County.
For more information or to order products from Laura Howard, email abundantspiritjewelry@gmail.com, call 410-968-0315 or visit www.facebook.com/pages/Abundant-Spirit-Jewelry-ArtYou-Can-Wear/269513821743 or www.abundantspirit.org.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Two out of the five county commissioners said Tuesday at the annual State of the County luncheon that they may not return to the political scene come the 2014 election cycle. Commissioner Dan Morris (RMechanicsville) said he was unsure he would seek reelection next year after serving just one term on the Board of County Commissioners. Im looking forward to moving on to other things, Morris said. Commissioner Larry Jarboe said he would definitely not be on the board of county commissioners as it was his last term allowed by law but seemed to change his plans for running against Sen. Roy Dyson next year. Thank God for term limits, Jarboe said, adding that he may seek another run in politics but was looking more and more at southern climes. That warm weather in southern Florida looks awfully good, Jarboe said. Commissioner Cindy Jones (R-Valley Lee) did not say specifically whether she would run again for county commissioner or seek higher office, which some political observers have said privately is a possibility. Stay tuned, an announcement is forth coming soon, Jones said. A member of the audience posed the question about the political futures of the board members; Commissioner
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The Patuxent Partnership (TPP), in conjunction with St. Marys County Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony and Open House at its new location in Exploration Park on October 3 at 5 p.m. TPPs new central location is convenient to Gate 1 of NAS Patuxent River and is ADA-compliant. The staff is getting settled in their office space and is looking forward to welcoming members of the community at the upcoming Open House. "The Board has long considered relocating, and we are very pleased with our new office space and location, Karen Garner, TPP Board of Directors President, noted, and we look forward
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to entertaining our members and the community during the upcoming Open House. TPP is a nonprofit member organization that works with government, industry, and academia to advance education, technology, science and technology transfer, and to increase workforce development. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House will take place on Thursday, October 3 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 22335 Exploration Drive, Suite 1035, Lexington Park, Md. 20653. Refreshments and light snacks will be served. Pre-registration is encouraged. For more information and to register, visit www. paxpartnership.org.
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Area librarians who received tuition assistance for post graduate classes were recently recognized at a recent Student Learning Reception. From left to right are: Barbara Thorp, Allyssa Williams, Jill Hutchison, Allyson Evans, Angela Irvine, Catherine DiCristofaro and Cynthia Thornley. Not pictured are Aaron Krebeck and Amy Ford.
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Photo by Carrie Munn [LSM Class of 2014 Photo A] Leadership Southern Marylands Class of 2014 includes: Paul Aus, Steven Bishop, Mary Anne Bowman, Rebecca Bridgett, Beverly Brown, J.R. Brown, Jolanda Cambell, Lisa Clark, Laura Clarke, Stephen Combs, Rose Crunkleton, Hartmuth Csanadi-Schwartz, Ruthie Davis, Ray Dodson, Regina Faden, Anna Fagan, Doria Fleisher, Sue Greer, Theresa Johnson, Laura Kamosa, Carrie Kelly, Joseph Klausner, Christa Kuhl, Jeffrey Lehnertz, Julie Lemmon, Bob Lewis, Carrie Lovejoy, Lisa Mann, Holly Meyer, Kim Mozingo, Scott Pfister, Richard Prevatt, Scott Reeves, Michelle Ruble, Debbie ShuckReynolds, Dean Teague and Paul Young.
group, so it will be a great class, Im sure, Holcomb stated. LSM Board of Directors President Bert Johnston told the group, Really getting to know each other is one of the best things youll take away from this experience. Leadership Southern Maryland is an independent, educational leadership development organization designed to broaden the knowledge base of mid to senior level
public and private sector executives about the critical issues, challenges, and opportunities facing the region. Leadership Southern Maryland is a not-for-profit organization. For more information, visit www. leadsomd.org please contact the Karen Holcomb at 240-725-5469 or via email at LeadSOMD@verizon.net.
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IN THE MATTER OF MIA ALEXIS KATZ FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO MIA ALEXIS BUCKLER BY AND THROUGH HER MOTHER KATELYN NOELLE BUCKLER In the Circuit Court for St. Marys County, Maryland Case No.: 18-C-13-0001348 The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she seeks to change her name from Mia Alexis Katz to Mia Alexis Buckler. The petitioner is seeking a name change for the following reason: I have sole legal and physical custody of my child. I would like for my daughter to have my last name. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 14th day of October, 2013. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought. A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection. JOAN W. WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Marys County Maryland
country billions of tax dollars. Members are injured and there goes more money to help them get their lives back to normal. The wars create veterans who have to be taken care of by giving them certain privileges such as job preference when applying for various jobs. Where does that leave our unemployed civilians? We are taught to respect life and consider it sacred. Our military sacrifice their lives to save others. In other countries they welcome death as receiving a promise of going to Paradise if they die serving their country. Life means nothing to them. Mothers don't mourn the loss of their children. We respect life and regret lost lives. Let our Congress start serving our country instead of giving our money to help wars to continue in other countries. Why should we sacrifice our military to help countries that do not appreciate our help? We have enough problems to solve in our own country. Let our leaders help the people who elected them to office. Make our upper echelon realize we need their help. Daniel J. Wilson Leonardtown, Md.
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higher corporate tax rate; Maryland needed to at least match their tax rate of six percent. Gansler said he was committed to preserving the environment especially in the Southern Maryland region, which has some of the most pristine rural areas, but said the government had not done enough to ensure that those regulations were not hurting businesses and private citizens. He said the premise behind SB 236, the locally infamous septic bill, had a good underlying concept of wanting to reduce pollution but it amounted to an unfunded mandate foisted on citizens to replace or repair their septic systems. Its an unfunded mandate against people, Gansler said. Its half-baked anyway. He also chided his opponent for focusing on the urban centers of Maryland like Prince Georges County and Baltimore City; Ganslers parents had lived in St. Marys County for about seven years up until recently and Gansler himself was familiar with county people and county issues. They [the Democratic power structure] want to tell you who to vote for, Gansler said. Hes been in St. Marys County once in seven years. We need a governor who knows where St. Marys County is. Tucker Brown, a long time county watermen from Avenue, said Gansler was the candidate to focus on the environment but also to allow their traditional way of life to flourish. Watermen have had to deal with increasing restrictions on shellfish harvesting on crabs and even more on oysters in recent years when the state moved to close down naturally producing oyster beds and turn them into sanctuaries. Watermen complained that leaving them in sanctuaries without dredging let them get covered in silt where they would no longer thrive. We dont need any clones of what weve got, Brown told The County Times. The oysters in the wild, theyve just forgotten about them, theyve not done anything with them but take them away from watermen. Political science professor Todd Eberly, with St. Marys College of Maryland, said Ganslers strategy of setting himself apart from Brown dovetailed with his seeking as many Republicans to support him as possible. The entire state Democratic political machine was lining up behind Brown due in large part to OMalleys popularity among the partys base but Republicans, knowing any candidate they offered had only slim chances of winning, might look to Gansler as a more palatable alternative, Eberly said. Given a choice between Brown and Gansler, theyd probably rather have Gansler, Eberly said. Hes a very good fundraiser, he went into this with $4 million. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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races will continue long into the future. He said that he wants to continue to hold it at Budds Creek each year, around the same time each year. Kevin was a true inspiration to his fellow racers and their families, he said. The Kevin Crine Memorial Race will take place at the Budds Creek Motocross Park, located at 27963 Budds Creek Rd, in Mechanicsville. The event will begin at 8 a.m. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/BuddsCreek/ events. kimberlyalston@countytimes.net
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By Doug Watson Contributing Writer Waldorf's Kenny Moreland was triumphant in last Friday nights 35-lap Late Model headliner at Winchester Speedway. The win for Moreland, worth $2500, was his second win in a row and second of the season at the popular Virginia. Friday's event served as a tune-up for Saturday's 50th anniversary running of the tracks long-standing "Winchester 200", an event that started back in 1963. Kenny Moreland and JT Spence shared the front-row for the start of the Late Model main, with Spence blasting into the race lead as the field roared into turn-one. Spence, who was looking for his 7th Winchester feature win of the season, lead the first 17-laps with Moreland in tow. Moreland's opportunity came on the 18th-circuit as he caught Spence in lapped cars to become the new race leader. Even though Moreland would go on to lead the distance, the race was far from over. Jason Covert slid into 3rd by lap-21and set his sights on Moreland with Spence and Greg Satterlee not far behind. The foursome would then put on one of the most fierce battles in Winchester history as they banked off the heavy cushion and weaved in and out of lapped cars with Moreland prevailing for the win by 2-car lengths over eventual runner-up Jason Covert. "That was one of the most intense races I've ever been in." Moreland stated from Winchester's victory lane. "JT (Spence) got us there on the start and started to get away." Said Moreland. "I knew that my only shot to get him would come in lapped traffic, and we were able to get it done." The well prepared Winchester surface had all the drivers in field "up on the wheel". "I'm worn out." Moreland said with a laugh. "It takes a lot out of you slamming the cushion the way we did tonight, but it was
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Evening storytime and LEGO fun planned Leonardtown library will offer an evening storytime on Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. for families. LEGO Fun will follow storytime at 6:30 p.m. Kids can cook Kids, ages 8 to 12 years old, will make and sample new fun fall recipes at Kids Can Cook to be held at Lexington Park library on Oct. 8 from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mobile Career Center visits libraries Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center will be at Charlotte Hall library on October 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at Leonardtown library on Oct. 8 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Job seekers can get assistance with registering and using the Maryland Workforce Exchange. Need help understanding Health Insurance Options? Maryland Health Connection open enrollment begins Oct. 1. Throughout the month of October information sessions and one-on-one enrollment help sessions are being conducted by Walden Sierra at the libraries for individuals needing assistance in understanding the health care insurance options. The sessions will be held at Lexington Park branch on Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Oct. 2 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and at Charlotte Hall branch on Oct. 3 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The schedule is posted on the librarys website. Basic and Microsoft classes offered for adults Charlotte Hall branch will offer the four basic computer classes at 2 p.m. on Thursdays in October, starting Oct. 10. Leonardtown branch is offering the following introductory classes: Word on Oct. 3, PowerPoint on Oct. 10, Excel on Oct. 17 and Publisher on Oct. 24. All four classes start at 2 p.m. Adults completing all four of the basic classes or all four of the Microsoft classes will be issued a certificate of attendance. Registration is required for all computer classes.
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The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) is now accepting applications for the next edition of the popular guidebook, Southern Maryland Trails: Earth, Art, Imagination. The long-awaited fifth edition of the guidebook is scheduled to be released in late spring of 2014. The deadline to apply is December 2, 2013. The guidebook is designed to emphasize the beauty, heritage and culture of this region, but it is also a resource for unique shopping opportunities, restaurants and ideas for fun family outings. The full-color guide (approximately 140 pages) features photos and information on Trails destinations. Maps, itineraries and tidbits about the culture and background of the region are also included. The guidebook will be distributed free to the general public and will be available at participating Trails sites, regional welcome centers and other public venues. Farms, galleries, studios, B&B's, eateries, wineries and other entities that offer a handmade, homegrown, authentic Southern Maryland product or experience are encouraged to apply. The full site criteria and application forms are available at the Trails website at www.somdtrails.com/join. Previous Trails participants must renew their membership to be included in the 2014 Trails guide. Advertising opportunities are also available in the Trails guidebook. Businesses do not have to be members of the Trails program to purchase an ad. For more information and to reserve ad space, email somdtrails@smadc.com, visit the Trails website or call SMADC staff at (301) 274-1922 ex.1.
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Allstate auto claim data shows vehicle collisions with animals spike in frequency from October through December. Thirty eight percent of claims from animal collisions occur in the last three months of the year with more than 13,000 recorded animal strikes in the month of November. Allstate customers average national repair cost from a vehicle collision with an animal is around $2,800.* According to the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), insurance claims for damage from collisions with animals rise sharply every fall, coinciding with deer mating season. Allstate reminds drivers to pay extra attention on the road for deer and other animals during this time, said Allstate spokesman Adam Polak. If you live in areas with large deer populations, youll likely see increased activity and unfortunately hear more stories of vehicle collisions with deer. Allstate and the Insurance Information Institute offer the following defensive driving tips to limit deer-vehicle collisions: Be especially attentive from sunset to midnight and during the hours shortly before and after sunrise. These are the highest risk times for deer-vehicle collisions. If you see one deer cross, slow down and watch for others to follow. Look for movement where roads are bordered by fields or natural habitat. Heed deer crossing signs and reduce speed in deer "hot spots." When driving at night, use high beam headlights
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By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Meredith Willson was born May 18, 1902 in Mason City, Iowa and was the son of John David Wilson and Rosalie Reiniger. In 1919 he enrolled in New Yorks Institute of Musical Art (now Julliard), where he studied the flute. Between 1921 and 1923, he toured the U.S., Cuba, and Mexico as the flutist with John Phillip Sousas Band. From late 1924 to 1929 he was a flutist in the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and the New York Chamber Music Society. Fame may have come a bit later, but it certainly did when he wrote the book, music and lyrics for The Music Man (premiered on Broadway in 1957 and was adapted twice for movies in 1962 and 2003) and then The Unsinkable Molly Brown (ran on Broadway for 532 performances from 1960-1962 and was made into a 1964 movie starring Debbie Reynolds). There were many more, but two of his most famous songs are Its Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas and 76 Trombones. Meredith Willson died June 15, 1984 in Santa Monica, California. He is buried in Mason City, Iowa. He is often called The Music Man. So just how does he connect to St. Marys County? His great-grandparents were Barnaby Reynolds (born 1792, son of John Reynolds and Ann French) and Monica Brown (born 1787, daughter of Ignatius Brown and Ann Reynolds), both of whom were born in St. Marys County and moved with their families to Kentucky as youngsters. Supposedly Barnaby and Monica didnt know they were first cousins until after they were engaged (sorry, but I find this a bit hard to believe as the families all lived around each other in Maryland, Kentucky, Illinois, etc.). The couple married in 1813. Barnaby, a soldier in the Kentucky Militia, soon marched off to war and fought at the Battle of New Orleans.
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which they could travel. It took nearly two months for the pair to arrive back home. Between 1840 and 1850 the family moved to Dodge County, Wisconsin where Barnaby died April 12, 1871. Monica died April 22, 1882. The connection to Meredith Willson began with the elopement of their daughter, Catherine Reynolds with Alonzo Willson about 1834 (their son was John David Willson, father of Meredith).
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John Henry Burton, III, 76
John Henry Burton, III, of Lothian, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 18, at the age of 76. He was born on March 16, 1937 to John Burton, Jr. and Helen (Maclin) Burton. John was married to the late Patricia (Matthews) Burton for almost 40 years. He lived in Lothian for more than 30 years. He was employed with PEPCO for 21 years. He moved to Pennsylvania for a short time before moving back and working at the Architect of the Capitol, where he retired after 15 years of service. John had many hobbies which included; hunting, fishing, boating, cooking, working with his hands and fixing anything that was broken. He is survived by his brother Steven Burton, Sr. and sisters, Marilyn B. Hillen and Penelope B. Dorsey. He is pre-deceased by his parents, wife and siblings, Helen P. James and James F. Burton, Sr. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Family invited friends to Lee Funeral Home Calvert on Friday, Sept. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m., where Funeral Services was held on Saturday, Sept.
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. sional, and military career, Fred was the recipient of numerous awards and citations, serving in leadership roles and as an officer in several academic and professional organizations. He was a member of First Saints Community Church, St. Pauls Campus in Leonardtown, Md., where he enjoyed singing in the choir. He also enjoyed spending time with friends and family, and was an avid golfer. Survivors include his wife of more than 60 years, Margaret Chambers Thompson; three children, Fred W. Thompson Jr. of Leonardtown Md., Mark C. Thompson of Alexandria Va., and Karen Thompson Herring of Hurlock Md.; and grandchildren Katherine and Andrew Thompson, and Anna and Allison Herring. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at First Saints Community Church, St. Pauls Campus, 25550 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Inurnment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md. Frank Kohler, 50 Frank Kohler, 50, of Tall Timbers, Md., passed away suddenly on Monday, Sept. 16, at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. Born Sept. 22, 1962, he is the son of Raymond Kohler and Patricia Jean Eyles Kohler of Zelienople, Pa. Frank earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Slippery Rock University and an Associates of Science from Penn State University. He worked as a Subject Matter Expert for the Navy Marine Corps Intranet Project and ensured that the enterprise had the necessary computing resources. A government support specialist for over 27 years, he assisted the command in planning future desktop computing requirements. On Sept. 19, 1987, he was wed to his beloved wife, Michelle and together they lived life to the fullest. Frank was a world traveler who particularly enjoyed trips to Ireland, Scotland, Greece and the Mediterranean. An avid hunter, he also made annual trips to the Orbisonia Deer Club in Pennsylvania. He was a strong believer in supporting the community, and was an active member of the Lexington Park Rotary Club for 16 years. He was a past president of the club and held prestige as its oyster king. Above all, Frank was a dedicated husband, father, son, Christian, and overall family man. In addition to his parents and wife, Frank is survived by his children, Meghan Kohler of Lynchburg, Va., Alexandra Kohler of Lynchburg, Va., and Se Weon Chun of Seattle, Wash.; his siblings, Harvey Kohler (Peggy) of Zelienople, Pa.; Patricia Grubbs (Dave) of Evans City, Pa.; Carolyn Huttinger (Mike) of Zelienople, Pa.; Rhoda Kohler of Greencastle, Pa.; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a large network of extended family. A celebration of Franks life was held at his home in Tall Timbers, Md., on Saturday Sept. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. (casual dress) A memorial service was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. at English Lutheran Church. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Michelle Kohler, P.O Box 246, Tall Timbers, MD 20690 in support of a college fund for Franks daughters established at USAA or to Lexington Park Rotary Club, P.O. Box 202, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
21, at 12 p.m. Interment is private. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 Fred Wolford Thompson, 84 Fred Wolford Thompson, 84, of California, Md., died Sept. 19, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. Mr. Thompson was born Aug. 25, 1929 to George and Ella (Wolford) Thompson, and was reared in Birdsboro, Pa. Fred attended Virginia Polytechnic and State University in Blacksburg, Va., where he earned a degree in ceramic engineering in 1952. Following college, Fred began a professional career with the DuPont Corporation that was interrupted when he was called to active duty with the U.S. Navy. Following active duty, Fred proudly served as an officer in the U.S Navy Reserve, retiring with the rank of commander. After retiring from DuPont, Fred worked as a private consultant to numerous companies in the field of ceramic engineering. Throughout his college, profes-
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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. Life Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 2 to 5 p.m., with prayers recited at 4 p.m., at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to ALS Association, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301or Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md. Margaret Pilkerton, 54 Margaret Annette Pilkerton, 54, of Callaway, Md., died Monday, Sept. 16, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born June 18, 1959 in Leonardtown, Md., she is the daughter of Barbara Jean Owen Lacey and the late Paul Benjamin Lacey. Annette was a 1977 graduate of Chopticon High School where she played softball. On August 19, 1978, she married her beloved husband, Cecil Pilkerton, at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Together, they spent 35 wonderful years enjoying life together. She was employed by BAE Systems as a logistics analyst until 2012, with 25 years of dedicated service. She enjoyed travelling, especially to Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and Williamsburg, Va. She particularly enjoyed dining at Captain Georges in Williamsburg, Va. She also enjoyed fishing, gardening, and sports. She was an avid baseball fan, especially of the Maryland Blue Crabs, attending as many games as she could. She was a fan of NASCAR, cheering Tony Stewart to victory lane. She was an animal activist. She rescued many strays throughout the years and nursed them back to health. She loved her two cats, Slick and Angel Marie, and her pet chihuahua, Autumn Lyne. In addition to her mother and husband, Annette is also survived by her sister-in-law, Diane Guy Lacey of Mechanicsville, Md.; and her nieces and nephews, Sherry Renee Lawyer, Carol Jean Lundregan, Kristy Pilkerton, Richard Allen Lacey, Richard Wayne Pilkerton, and James Larry Cooper, Jr. She waspreceded in death by her father and brother, Paul Carroll Lacey. Family received friends for Annettes Life Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 2 to 5 p.m., with prayers recited at 4 p.m., at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Michael Tietjen on Monday, Sept. 23, at 10 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Interment followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, Md. Serving as pallbearers were Francis Abell, Thomas Abell, Timothy Abell, Dickie Pilkerton, Roy Fedders and Tommy Lundregan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 160, Hollywood, MD 20636 or Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md. Elizabeth Theresa Anderson, 85
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ily and Adam Trossbach and Richard Anderson. She is also survived by her Sisters and Brother; Martha R. Brancheau of Sunrise, Fla., Rebecca J. Birge of Okechobee, Fla. and Maurice I. Long of Hughesville, Md. She was pre-deceased by her husband; Francis Adrian Anderson, Sr., a son; Gerald Lee Anderson, a sister; Mary Agnes Turner and a brother Richard J. Long, Jr. The family received friends on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 2 to 5 p.m., with prayers recited at 3 p.m., in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, Sept. 23, at 10 a.m., in St. Johns Catholic Church, Hollywood, Md with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers will be; Richard Anderson, Brent Spalding, Shane Spalding, Weylin Anderson, Keith Turner, and Jay Thompson. Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Marys P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650. Steven Robert Haffer, Jr., 20, Steven (Stevie) Robert Haffer, Jr., 20, of Leonardtown, Md., formerly from Brandywine, Md., passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sept. 16, in Salisbury, Md. Born on January 24, 1993 in Clinton, Md., he was the son of Theresa Louise Kenney Haffer and Steven Robert Haffer, Sr. of Leonardtown, Md. Stevie is survived by his brothers Jesse Daniel Haffer, Travis Edward Haffer, sister; Paige McKeaize Haffer all of Leonardtown, Md., Also survived by his grandparents Elizabeth and Edward Kenney, and Robert and Joan Haffer, and many cousins. Steven graduated from Leonardtown High School in 2011 and attended the University of Maryland Firefighter I and II. He moved to St. Marys County in Sept. 2003, and worked as an electrician for Wathen Electric and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Stevie was a member of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and ice hockey. The family received friends on Monday, Sept. 23, from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers at 7 p.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m., in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, Md., with Father Pawel Sass officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 50 Leonardtown, MD 20650. and/ or the Steven Haffer, Jr. Scholarship Fund for his siblings C/O PNC Bank.
Elizabeth Theresa Anderson, 85, of California, Md., died on Sept. 17, at Hospice House in Callaway, Md. Born on Sept. 20, 1927 in Mechanicsville, Md., she was the daughter of the late Richard Joseph and Mary Eulalia Long. Theresa, formerly of Mechanicsville, Md., was a 1946 graduate from Margaret Brent High School, and was Warden of the Margaret Brent Alumni Association for many years, in which, she loved everything involved with that. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Ladies of Charity in Mechanicsville, Md. for many years. She was a very outgoing individual and always put others before herself. She was always willing to help whenever there was a need. During the summer months, prior to her Senior Year Graduation, she worked for the U. S. Department of Defense at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. After graduation, she was employed at the Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center where she worked until she was ready to settle in a married life and start a wonderful family. She married the love of her life, Francis Adrian Anderson, Sr. on May 7, 1949. They raised 6 children. Theresa started working for the Archdiocese of Washington for the Catholic School board at Mother Catherine Spalding School in Helen, Md., as a Teachers Aide, in which she eventually filled in as the first grade substitute teacher. She loved teaching and the children loved her. She had charisma and that special quality which helped promote many of the children on to the next grade. Once a friend, always a friend! She was also employed by the Saint Marys County Board of Education in which she worked under the Title I Program at Banneker Elementary and Margaret Brent Middle School. She loved people and loved being involved. In 1980, she was offered a position at the Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center and with her prior experience was hired right away. She loved her job as she was the Secretary to the Public Works Office and all the workers called her Momma. In 1992, she retired to do the best job ever-babysit for her two Grandsons which she loved more than anything. She was the best babysitter anyone could have! She is survived by her children; Frankie Francis Adrian Anderson, Jr. (Marsha) and Mary Kay Austin (Dennis) of Mechanicsville, Md.; Frederick Allan Anderson (Shirley) of Sutton, AK; Thomas Edward Anderson of California, Md., and Joyce Ann Spalding (James) of Hollywood, Md. Grandchildren; Richard Francis Anderson, Lisa Marie Trossbach, Brent Alexander Spalding, Shane Nicholas Spalding, and Cameron Marie Hersh. Great-Grandchildren; Elizabeth, Em-
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Lecture and Book Signing with Dr. Toshi Yoshihara St. Marys Hall, St. Marys College of Maryland, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Co -hosted with the Center for the Study of Democracy, SMCM The Future of Chinese Seapower Lecture and Book Signing with Dr. Toshi Yoshihara Naval War College Auerbach Auditorium, St. Marys Hall, St. Marys College of Maryland, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Co-hosted with the Center for the Study of Democracy, SMCM. Details www.paxpartnership.org/index. cfm?action=CL2&Entry=1184.
ment & Rescue Squad Auxiliary, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Reserve a Table for $10. Italian Dinner Rescue Squad building, route 235, Hollywood, 4 to 7 p.m. The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is sponsoring an Italian Dinner at the Hollywood volunteer rescue squad building. The menu will be lasagna, spaghetti, meat balls, salad, and Italian bread. Tea and coffee will be available. The cost is $12 dine in or carryout. Dessert table will be available. For more information call 240298-7956 or 301-373-3131 Stay Strong With Cancer 3050 Crain Highway, Suite 200, Waldorf, 8 a.m. StayStrongWithCancer is holding its second annual 5k Walk / Run. Registration begins at 8a.m., and step off is at 9 a.m. $25 for Adults and $15 for Kids 12 and under. That includes a Tshirt to the first 200 participants. The event starts at the Regency Furniture Stadium and continues down the scenic Piney Church Rd. to Route 488 and back to the Stadium. It you would like to register online, you can do so by going to our website at www.staystrongwithcancer.org. Come out and help benefit those locally who are touched by cancer. Declaration of War: The 1812 Fair and Reenactment Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Step back in time at The 1812 Fair and Reenactment. The event which was drastically changed last year to include live entertainment, hands on crafts, and period sports in addition to the annual reenactment and is truly a cant miss event. Re-enactors will commemorate the Battle of St. Leonard Creek, which was the largest naval engagement in Marylands history, while spectators enjoy period-camp life, skirmishes, and tactical demonstrations. Battle demonstrations will take place at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. There will be period dance lessons, spinning, weaving, sewing, knot tying, blacksmith demonstrations, an 1800s fashion talk, crafts, and much more. Childrens games and activities will be available for all. The event features something for everyone as adults can enjoy a warm meal with a cold drink while kids play the game of graces or stick ball and make a corn husk doll. Music, theatre, and dance performances as well as cooking and fashion demonstrations will be available all day long. The entrance fee is $3 per person or $10 per car. After a long day on the battlefield, join JPPM for Tavern Night from 6 pm 10 pm! Live music performed by Ships Company will complement the tavern atmosphere. Beer, wine, and food will be available for purchase. Entrance to Tavern Night
is $10 per person, $8 for Friends or guests in period costume. All proceeds will support educational programming at JPPM. This project has been financed in part with State Funds from the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, an instrumentality of the State of Maryland. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission. Health Share Seafood Dinner and Oyster Roast at the Wharf Leonardtown Wharf, 4 to 8 p.m. Health Share is hosting an All You Can Eat Seafood and Oyster dinner.Nonseafood options, live music, beer and wine are included in the ticket price. Help raise money for this local nonprofit program that provides health care at a very minimal cost to low income individuals and families who cannot afford medical care. $100 per person. Tickets are now on sale at Kevins Corner Caf or you can call 301-904-4070 for more information. Mind Your Business 10405 ODonnell Place, Waldorf, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MdVLA), PNC Bank and Maryland Citizens for the Arts (MCA) are teaming up with the Charles County Arts Alliance to bring their successful workshop on legal and financial literacy for artists to Southern. Mind Your Business, a workshop aimed at giving artists some of the essential legal and business information they need to run a successful arts business, will be held at the new Waldorf West Library, and is FREE. (Reservations required, light refreshments will be served Artists, actors, musicians, dancers, writers, singers, inventors, crafters, bakers, home cottage industry CEOs, and creative businesspeople of all stripes are invited to attend. The workshop is free, but space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve your space, please e-mail or call Maryland Citizens for the Arts at info@mdarts.org or410-467-6700
Friday, Sept. 27
Senior Forum with St. Marys County Commissioners Hosted By: Commission on Aging Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road in California, 10 a.m. The St. Marys County Board of County Commissioners will address topics directly related to the senior community. The Senior Forum, sponsored by the St. Marys County Department of Aging & Human Services, Commission on Aging, will allow Commissioners to report on topics directly related to the senior community. The forum begins promptly at 10 a.m. To reserve a seat contact the Department of Aging and Human Services at 301-475-4200, extension 1050. Cruising to Leonardtown Poker Walk Benefit for Vets Leonardtown Square, 5 to 8 p.m. Walk, Ride or Cruise into the Leonardtown Square to help raise money for Vacations for Vets and the Greenwell Foundation. $20 per hand, 5-card and 7-card draw, prizes awarded for high and low hand, live music, raffles and door prizes. Cards must be turned in by 7:45 p.m. 301-475-9791 for more information. Open Mic Night Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, 7 p.m. The Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance HomeSpun Coffee House will sponsor an Open Mic. This is a great event with many varieties of music and lots of friendship, so if you havent been to an SMTMD event before, this is a great time to start! The doors open at 7 p.m., and the music starts at 7:30. The admission fee for this event is only $5, and performers are admitted free. Light refreshments will be provided (donations are suggested). For additional information, or to sign up to perform, please contact John Garner atgarner@wildblue.netor call John at 301-904-4987. Visitwww. smtmd.orgfor directions and more information.
Sunday, Sept. 29
Golden Beach/Patuxent Knolls Annual Kids Fishing Tournament Long Point Beach Waterview Drive, in Golden Beach/Mechanicsville, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. Trophies will be awarded at 1:30 PM for longest fish in each age category. Age categories are: up to age 4; ages 5-7; ages 8-10; ages 11-13; and ages 1416. Kids under 12 must be chaperoned by an adult at all times. Only fishing from shore is permitted for tournament. Entry fee is $5 per child. Bring your own rod and bait, as supplies are limited. Food will be available for purchase. For information call Ronnie Gale at 301-609-1005.
Thursday, Sept. 26
Councils September monthly meeting The Inn at Brome-Howard, St. Marys City, 8:30 to 10 p.m. The St. Marys County Chamber of Commerce Tourism Advisory Council invites you to join us. Hear an update on the local hospitality and tourism industry. Share your ideas and opinions. Breakfast pastries and beverages will be served. Stay for a tour of Historic St Marys City (approximately 90 minutes). Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, Sept. 20. If you plan to stay for the tour, please note that in your response.
Saturday, Sept. 28
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Birding the Fields and Trails of Sotterly Sotterly Plantation, 8 a.m. to 12 noon Leaders: Michael Patterson and David Moulton 9240-278-4473, moulton.davidh@gmail.com Join us for a bird filled exploration of this scenic and historic Patuxent River property. Beginners are welcome. From Rt 235, go north on Sotterly Road. Turn right through the gates to the gravel parking lot on the Sotterly historic property. St. Michaels School 95th Anniversary 16560 Three Notch Road, Ridge, 10:30 a.m. On St. Michael the Archangels feast day, the St. Michaels School community will celebrate 95 years of spiritual and educational instruction for our children. The celebration begins with Mass in St. Michaels Church at 10:30 a.m. Presentations and addresses will take place in the church immediately after Mass followed by a buffet luncheon served in the school gym. All are invited to come, meet old friends and share your memories. Call St. Michaels School, 301-872-5454, if you have questions.
For all moms and kids that live in the Carver, Lexington Park, Park Hall, Piney Point and Ridge school districts. Come and meet some great friends.
Monday, Sept. 30
MOMS Club Monthly Meeting Lexington Park Library, Meeting Room, 10 a.m.
North End Gallery It is time to think of fall and all its wonders. We can enjoy fall colors, air with a hint of crispness and the fun of special days such as Halloween. The Members of the North End Gallery invite you to come to the Gallery and see the Sept. Show. They present a bit of whimsy The VOICES Reading Series at with a show titled Whats So Funny . St. Marys College Presents Daand visit and smile. Come vid Haskell, Author of The Forest The show dates are Oct. 2 to Oct 27 with Unseen the First Friday celebration taking place St. Marys College of Maryland, 8:15 at the Gallery on Oct. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. p.m. The phone number is 301 475 3130 and The English Department, along the web address is www.northendgal- with the Environmental Studies De lery.org. partment, at St. Marys College continues its fall 2013 VOICES Reading Se Andy Plautz ries on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 8:15 p.m. in 41625 Park Avenue, Leonardtown, 11 the colleges Daugherty-Palmer Coma.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 4 to Oct. 31 mons. Author David Haskell will read Enjoy an evening of artwork on from his works. Haskell has published exhibit at Opal Fine Art. View the pho - numerous essays and poems about scitography of local artist, Andy Plautz, as ence and nature, and his book, The well as work of gallery owners Angela Forest Unseen, was a finalist for the Wathen, Jane Rowe and Cynthia Rosen- 2013 Pulitzer Prize in non-fiction. This blatt Creative and unique one of a kind event is free and open to the public. For handbags from local designer Cristina more information, contact Karen AnCaguin are also on display. derson atklanderson@smcm.edu.
Join us for our reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on 1st Friday, Oct 4. Opal Fine Art is proud to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and will collect donations to support Breast Cancer Screening and Early Detection Programs at Med Star St. Marys hospital. Opal Fine Art is located in historic downtown Leonardtown, just off the square. For more information, call 302-438-1629
Wednesday, Oct. 2
Great Pumpkin Festival La Plata United Methodist Church, 12 noon Pumpkin sales until 6 p.m. to benefit the Charles County Aid Society. Prices start at $2 Small gourds, mini pumpkins and specialty pumpkins/ gourds will be available while sup plies last. Come out and support this wonderful non profit in their programs that are all about children. For more information, call the church office be tween the hours do 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 301-934-228
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TPP Ribbon Cutting & Open House The Patuxent Partnership office, 22335 Exploration Dr., Suite 1035, Lexington Park, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Co-hosted with St. Marys County Chamber of Commerce Detailswww.paxpartnership.org/index. cfm?action=CL2&Entry=1183. UCAS-D Update Briefing with CAPT Jaime Engdahl, USN Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 42219 Airport Rd., California, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Detailswww.paxpartnership.org/index. cfm?action=CL2&Entry=1185.
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Instead of From My Backyard to Our Bay, this booklet could easily be titled From My Lifestyle to Our Bay. Earlier we mentioned ways we all can cut down on water use as a way to relieve the strain on the Bay. Many other things we all can do in our daily lives will have an effect on our Bay.
Wash your car on the grass with biodegradable soap or take it to a car wash. Turn off the hose between rinses and save 150 gallons of water. Carpool the less you drive, the fewer air pollutants you emit. Where to get help with VEHICLE MAINTENANCE U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/ road.html EPA Vehicle Maintenance Fact Sheet, epa.gov/wastes/inforesources/pubs/ infocus/vehicle.pdf From Forbes.com comes Sneaky Ways to Get Better Gas Mileage. forbes.com/2008/04/22/cars-mpg-gasforbeslife-cx_jm_0422cars.html From DMV.org comes: dmv.org/howto-guides/vehicle-maintenance.php
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By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer The New Direction Community Theater is hosting its ninth performance, Come Blow Your Horn By Neil Simon, the weekends of Sept. 27 at the Long Beach Community Center, and Oct. 4, at the College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick campus at 7 p.m. with an Oct. 6 performance at 2 p.m. The play, according to the New Direction website, is the story of a young mans decision to leave the home of his parents for the bachelor pad of his older brother who leads a swinging 60s lifestyle. The cast of Come Blow Your Horn consists of six performers, all of which are regulars when it comes to the performing aspect. Sherry Mervine said that some of the actors have worked together in previous theaters, which made the rehearsals easier when it came to the relationships. Stage manager Gabriel Kesler describes the play as a family dealing with relationships as children grow up and leave their parents. Working with New Direction, Kesler said the experience has made him appreciate his time with theatre as a whole. New Direction is one of the closest knit community theatres that Ive been a part of, he said. While New Direction is smaller than some of the programs he has been a part of, he said that the biggest challenge is the funding. The problem, he said, comes from the lack of money that being part of a new community theatre program comes with. So much of what we can and cannot do is based on funding, he said, because the talent from New Direction is at least equal to every other theatre group around us. Mervine said having the same venue for all of their performances this year, CSM, has been a big help, but because, we dont usually get into the space we are preforming at until about 24 hours beforehand, the cast has to be well practiced beforehand.
One of the biggest goals of New Direction, right now, is finding a permanent home. Weve been rehearsing at community centers but its not the same, Kesler said, adding, to a certain degree it is an obstacle that we have to overcome. The lack of a physical building has not discouraged the New Direction community, it has encouraged them. We have a lot more pride in the work we do, Kesler said. New Direction Community Theater has been around since 2010, putting on productions such as, An Evening of One Acts, The Odd Couple and Holka Polka. kimberlyalston@countytimes.net
For more information about New Direction Community Theater, or to audition for one of their next productions, visit ndctheater.org, or email ndctheater@gmail.com.
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1. Cape near Lisbon 5. Chew the fat 9. Time of the 90th meridian 12. 1982 planned city in Israel 13. Vehicle carrying passengers 14. Expression of surprise 15. Long range nuclear weapon 16. 2nd largest Muslim denomination 17. Mad Mens Draper 18. Spanish artist Salvador 19. S.F. murdered mayor 20. Baby talk fathers 22. Religious discourse 24. Poet Dickinson 25. Emblem stamps 26. Competes 27. 40th state 28. Expects 31. In an ageless way 33. A person in religious orders 34. Pas partner 35. Two considered as a unit 36. NE 68770 39. Duple time dance
40. Greek myths 1st woman 42. Word element meaning right 43. Point that is one point E of SE 44. Common teen skin disease 46. 4th Caliph of Islam 47. Oblong cream puff 49. Phoned 50. Very low frequency 51. Guild Wars creatures 52. Cozy 53. Hooray! 54. Work units 55. Soft-finned fishes
1. Foray 2 Killer whales 3. Television systems 4. Marvel at 5. Connected spirals 6. Moroccan outer garment 7. Play a role 8. ____ Daniel Webster 9. Golf attendants 10. Large school of fish 11. Tanacetum vulgare
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13. Lower jaw fronts 16. Burn without a flame 21. Cordiality 23. PBS drama theater 28. Mandelas party 29. 42nd state 30. One who distributes alms 31. 20th C. playwright T.S. 32. Smallest state 33. Turn into lime 35. Spanish seafood dish 36. Language synonym Bura 37. Large-grained or rough to the touch 38. Understood by only a few 39. Thickened meat juices 40. Anjou and bartlett 41. Declare invalid 43. Molten metals surface scum 45. Bird reproductive bodies 48. Chronicles (abbr.)
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