2015-09-24 St. Mary's County Times

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Thursday, September 24, 2015
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Man Charged with

Striking Sheriff in
Fire Truck Incident
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Medstar Wednesday afternoon with some abrasions and

soreness but no broken bones,
Prosecutors with the
sheriffs officials said.
States Attorneys OfHe was injured while tryfice have charged a
ing to render assistance along
volunteer
firefighter
with other deputies during a
at Company No. 1 in
personal injury accident on
Leonardtown after he
Pin Cushion Road eariler that
allegedly struck Sheriff
morning, the agency reported.
Timothy K. Cameron
Reports from the sheriffs
with a fire truck on the
office state that after Cameron
Cameron
scene of a vehicle crash
arrived on the scene he was
in Clements Wednesday
talking to the injured operamorning.
tor of a Chevrolet S-10 truck
Kenneth Scully, 61, faces charges of that had struck a tree, when the fire engine
negligent driving, failure to control speed struck Cameron as it moved into position.
to avoid a collision and failure to exercise
Agency officials confirmed that Camdue care to avoid a pedestrian collision, erons leg was pinned between the fire enaccording to the sheriffs office.
gine and the rear section of the crashed veAssistant States Attorney Laura Caspar hicle and that as the apparatus moved forsaid that the charges did not carry any jail ward Cameron was thrown to the ground.
time and that she did not anticipate any
The incident occurred about 8:05 a.m.,
criminal charges in the matter.
sheriffs office representatives stated,
Theyre just payable citations at this with Cameron being released shortly after
point, Caspar said, adding that neither noon.
drugs nor alcohol appeared to have any
Sheriffs office spokeswoman Jennifer
bearing on the incident.
Stone said the agency is not releasing any
He [Scully] was just trying to block the more information about Camerons condiroad off for safety and he simply failed tion or when he will return to duty.
to see how close he was, she told The
County Times.
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Cameron was released from St. Marys
Sheriff: Deputies Will

Test Body Cameras
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
By the beginning of next year 13 deputies will be testing body cameras to see
how useful they are in gathering information from police on the beat and in dealing with use of force complaints, Sheriff
Timothy K. Cameron said Tuesday.
Were purchasing 13 units with grant
money to evaluate them, Cameron told
The County Times. I believe they are
very useful but they may not be the silver
bullet that everyone believes them to be.
But the audio portions of the recordings could be the most valuable.
The nationwide push to equip police
with body cameras has only increased
in the wake of several high profile cases
in which police have used force often
times to the lethal extreme against
suspects.
The most notable in Maryland has been
the Freddie Gray case in which a man arrested by Baltimore City Police died in
their custody under murky circumstances;
six officers have been charged in his death
with some counts ranging to murder.
Cameron said the cameras will be distributed mostly to patrol officers and those
deputies working on traffic enforcement
and in the Special Operations Division.
Cameron said the body cameras will
first be tested to ensure they are technically sound; the units are compatible with
in-car camera systems that are installed in
all patrol vehicles.
Those in-car cameras, along with their
audio systems, have proven to be valuable
investigative tools, Cameron said, but
they have also shed light on use of force
complaints.
They have helped exonerate officers
of charges, Cameron said, who added
that the audio recordings were particularly useful since the statements made by
both police and suspects in use of force
instances were invaluable in determining whether the amount of force used was
appropriate.
Each unit of body camera costs about
$1,300, Cameron said and their use by
local deputies should coincide with the
Maryland Law Enforcement Training
Commissions adoption of regulations
governing the use of body cameras.
Currently under debate, along with other operational questions, is how much of
law enforcement recordings should be released under public information requests
to either just interested parties in a case or
to anyone in the public requesting to view
the recordings.
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Road Work Again Snarling Traffic

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Only about a month after commuters had to suffer through
lengthy road work on Route 235,
work on a smaller but vital feeder
route is already causing problems.
State officials say that work on
Route 245, also known as Hollywood Road, should be completed
by mid-Fall at a cost of $2 million.
The work is on two distinct sections of the road, they say, but is
already backing traffic back to the
intersection on Route 235.
The State Highway Administration (SHA) is working on a threemile section of Hollywood Road
between McIntosh Road and Route
235 that has already been milled
down and paving is currently
underway.
All of that work is being done
during the day, SHA officials say.
The second area of work will
take place this week when crews
begin milling a section of Hollywood Road in the opposite direction between Route 235 and Sotterley Wharf Road.
Paving of that two-mile stretch of
Roadwork on Route 245 in Hollywood is already backing traffic up both ways to and
from Leonardtown.
road will take place after the milling operation, which they estimate
will take two weeks.
Earlier this summer numerous
businesses complained along Route
235 when repaving efforts discouraged customers from patronizing
them, they also complained that the
work could have caused less disturbance if it had been done at night.
David Buck, representative for
SHA, said the road project was
needed to improve the thoroughfare and that the decision to start so
late in the season was not a risky
one.
He said the recent lack of rain as
well as stable temperatures meant
SHA was confident they still have
several weeks to complete the
work.
As long as we have temperatures
above 45 degrees we shouldnt have
any problems, Buck said. They
could get done in mid-October.
We will never mill something
and leave it over the winter.
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to the daytime hours, Buck said,
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conducive to laying new asphalt.
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The Commissioners of St. Marys

County were quick to laud the benefits
of a switch to code home rule at a public hearing in Ridge last week but members of the small gathering were not so
convinced.
Some there feared that the proposed
move to code home rule from the commissioner form of government,which the
county has held for nearly 200 years,
would give local elected leaders too
much control closer to home.
If the current form of government
had worked for so long, they said, why
change it now?
Roy Fedders, noting information from
the Maryland Association of Counties
(MACO) orientation for the newly elected, said that code home rule could allow
leaders to levy or raise fines for certain
civil infractions, though there were some
limitations.
Also the commissioners could establish impact fees along with an excise tax
on school construction as well as an excise tax on agriculture if the county is
not currently levying an impact fee, according to the information from MACO.
What code home rule promises is
more taxes and fees of all kinds, Fedders said.
Keith Harless said he chaffed at the
provision that allowed citizens 40 days
to get 10 percent of voter signatures on a
referendum to oppose an action commissioners took under home rule and of the
greater power they would have overall.
Its hard to muster up interest in that
amount of time, Harless said. This
would entrench the power [of elected
officials.]
Elected leaders said that recent events
at the legislture in Annapolis put into
sharper focus the need for more local autonomy in creating new local laws without the approval of state officials.
The key example of this was the failure of a measure offered by the county
delegation this past session that would
have allowed the county to eliminate the
personal property tax most businesses
paid on equipment and other operations
items.
Elected leaders here said it could have
been a boon to economic development
as tax relief to businesses but acknowl-
edged that they already had the authority

to zero out that tax rate on a yearly basis.
Del. Deb Rey, Dist. 29 B, asked why
this was brought up now as an issue and
not during the 2014 campaign.
She wanted to know when residents
could ask questions of commissioners
about the proposal but Commissioner
Tom Jarboe, directing the meeting in the
place of Commissioner President James
Guy, said they were only accepting comments about the home rule issue.
Bill Scarafia, executive director of the
St. Marys County Chamber of Commerce, said code home rule was the best
balance between autonomy and public
ovesight.
We feel that this change would improve the efficiency of government to respond to the needs of our community in
a timely manner, Scarafia said. It will
still require public discourse before action is taken with this added authority,
and it still allows the community to hold
the commissioners accountable.
County Attorney George Sparling
encapuslated the supporting argument
for code home rule by noting that five
locally elected commissioners would
be able to decide what laws were right
for the county instead of a majority of
188 legislators in Annapolis who had to
agree to approve local laws proposed by
the delegation.
Most local laws are approved through
a practice of local courtesy that defers
to the desires of those delegations, with
some exceptions.
Sparling also pointed out that under
code home rule, commissioners could
not enact any new taxes or license and
franchise fees.
It [code home rule] does not transfer
financial authority from the General Assembly to the county commissioners in
its entirety, Sparling said.
There are six more hearings regarding
code home rule in St. Marys County; after the hearings the commissioners will
decide whether to proceed with a resolution to the local board of elections which
will then put it to a referendum vote in
the November 2016 election.
If approved by a majority of voters
code home rule would be the new government structure by December of next
year.
The County Times
Schools Construction
Plan Showcases
Higher Costs
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The latest capital construction plan from
the St. Marys County Board of Education
showed that school construction costs have
risen to historic levels and that over the next
10 years student enrollment, especially in the
middle grades, is set to skyrocket.
County Commissioners balked at both sets
of information.
The latest figures from the state show that
the cost of constructing a new school, which
included the cost of the site, was close to $350
a square foot projected for fiscal 2017.
That translated into a 21 percent increase,
or $49 per square foot, for that fiscal year
alone, school officials reported.
Much of that was due to state requirements
in finding a site and other construction issues
such as hiring minority vendors, school officials said.
Despite that, Commissioner Todd Morgan
said, the cost increase was staggering.
Inflation is basically zero, wages are flat
so this is hard for the tax payers to swallow,
Morgan said.
Commissioner Mike Hewitt also chaffed
at the cost increases, especially when it came
to whether the county should choose to put a
school on the 200-plus acres on St. Andrews
Church Road where a sports field complex
has also been proposed.
Hewitt said sites like the Hayden property
in Leonardtown were less costly because they
had water and sewer infrastructure, whereas
running those same utilities to the St. Andrews property would only drive up the price.
Plans to build a modern office building and

work campus on Patuxent River Naval Air
Station will not have a significant impact on
the environment there, according to a report
issued by the Department of the Navy.
The enhanced use lease (EUL) proposal
would build 600,000 square feet of new office
space for approximately 3,000 people working on the base, according to officials at the
navy base, and would be located near Gate
No. 1 at Buse and Cuddihy roads.
Plans to build similar work space at a site
near Buse and Liljenkrantz roads will no longer be pursued, according to navy officials.
The EUL project involves a private developer building the work campus in cooperation
with the Department of Defense in an effort
to upgrade the aging office space already at
Patuxent River NAS but the process has been
years in the making starting back in 2010.
Despite the lengthy process the navy has
settled on Hines Interests L.P. as the prime
developer of the project.
While the navy has been enthusiastic about
the project, local businesses and elected officials have been worried that the project inside
When youre talking about building a

new school I would hope you would look for
school sites that give us the most bang for our
buck, Hewitt told school officials, including
Superintendent Scott Smith.
Kimberly Howe, director of Capital Planning and Green Schools, said the school
system was also projecting vastly increasing
numbers for student enrollment for the next
10 years based on trends they saw of a bubble of enrollees noted in the middle school
grades.
This, Howe said, was due in part to more
families staying in St. Marys County rather
than moving to other jurisdictions.
Hewitt again disputed the figures saying
that there were no indicators that a new economic force had entered the county to bring
more jobs, in fact the navy had recently signaled that their would be a slowdown in job
growth in defense related activities.
I think youre projections are too high,
Hewitt said.
The school system estimates that the current enrollement of more than 17,000 students
will increase to more than 20,000 in a decade.
Commissioner John OConnor said that the
increase might also be due to more families
moving to St. Marys County from Beltway
communities who still commute north for
work.
Commissioner Tom Jarboe said the projections were still confusing.
It seems counter-intuitive, if the navy
work is flat where is the increase in enrollment? Jarboe asked.
Navy: EUL Wont Harm

Base Environment
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Local News
the base gate would harm commerce outside

the gate in the Lexington Park community.
For decades developers had provided office space for contractors and service businesses had made their living off the traffic
the outside activity provided.
But, said Commissioner Todd Morgan,
the EUL project threatened that.
With the EUL the vacant office space is
out there and could continue to grow, Morgan said. Of course were not going to be
harming the bay with the EUL but Im much
more worried about our commerce and our
trades people.
Morgan, who is employed by a defense
contractor and often works at the base, said
the problem with capacity there was with
NAVAIR, which shares space with other
commands.
The issue, he said, was that NAVAIR insisted on bringing independent contractors
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Annmarie Welcomes Artists

By Muirgheal Wheeler
Contributing Writer
Artsfest is held every year
at Annmarie Gardens and is a
chance for local artists, photographers and craftsman alike
to sell their wares.
Tents are set up along the
many paths throughout Annmarie Gardens, each booth
unique to the maker themselves. There were areas for
live performances and food
vendors set up. The event completely child friendly, with several areas devoted to activities
for youngsters. There was a little bit of everything so almost
everyone could find what they
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Public Invited to Address

Commissioners at
October 6 Public Forum
The Commissioners of St. Mary)s

County will hold their final Public Forum for 2015 on Tuesday, October 6 at
6:30 p.m. The forum will take place in
their meeting room, inside the Chesapeake Building, at 41770 Baldridge
Street in Leonardtown.
Citizens unable to attend the forum in
person, and wishing to voice a concern,
can take to social media to pose their issue or question. Citizens are invited to
post comments or questions using the
hashtag #CSMCforum to the county)s
Facebook page Awww.Facebook.com/
StMarysCountyGovernment) or twitter feed (@StMarysCoGov.) Time permitting, comments and questions will
be read at the forum. Citizens should
include their full name and mailing address when posting to social media as
the comments will become part of the
official record.
Commissioners of St. Mary)s County Public Forums are televised live on
St. Mary)s County Government TV
95 (SMCG TV 95) on Metrocast Cable
and streamed live for online viewing
on the county)s website at http://www.
stmarysmd.com/broadcast.asp.
Click
on the LIVE link at the top of the page
(note: this feature is not available on Apple or mobile devices).
A rebroadcast of the forum will
be aired on SMCG TV 95 on Sunday, October 11 at 7 p.m. Forums
are also available for viewing on demand on the county)s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/
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Individuals wishing to speak at the
Public Forum will be allowed up to three
(3) minutes to address the Commissioners (those representing a group will be
allotted five (5) minutes to speak.) Anyone wishing to provide more detailed
comments may do so via email or regular mail.
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Cops & Courts
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Philip H. Dorsey III

Attorney at Law
Incident Briefs
This information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

9-22-15 Theft
Between 5/16/15 and 9/22/15, unknown
suspect(s) stole batteries from an AT&T cellular tower compound. CASE# 55991-15
9-22-15 Theft
An unknown suspect borrowed property
from a victim and then refused to return the
property on the 38000 block of Green Gables
Court in Mechanicsville. CASE# 56037-15
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9-22-15 Fraud
Unknown suspect(s) withdrew cash from
a victims bank account. The withdraws took
place at an ATM in Frederick, MD. The victim lives on the 45000 block of Insurance
Court in California, Md. CASE# 56027-15
9-22-15 Theft
Unknown suspect(s) stole a package from
the front porch of a residence on the 45000
block of Ketch Court in Lexington Park.
CASE# 56069-15
9-23-15 Theft
Unknown suspect(s) removed a prescription delivery from a residence on the 21000
block of Genesta Street in Lexington Park.
CASE# 56084-15
9-23-15 Burglary
Unknown suspect(s) entered a barn and
stole property on the 37000 block of Quade
Lane in Chaptico. CASE# 56083-15
Breaking & Entering to Motor Vehicle
An unknown suspect removed property
from a vehicle in the WaWa parking lot in
Charlotte Hall, Md. CASE# 56098-15
Theft
An unknown suspect stole property from
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Compassion in a Fast and Furious World
On Thursday September 3rd

our daughter Lauren Shelby Pitt
tragically lost her life in a motorcycle accident in Calvert County at
the age of 27. Our daughter was a
kind and loving young women. Its
something her family knew all too
well. As most parents know, we all
try to raise our children with strong
character, with respect for elders,
compassion for others, a strong
work ethic and moral code. The
true measure of it however, is their
actions and deeds when the parenting ends and the move to adulthood
and making their way in the world
begins. As our family progressed
through the difficult days of arrangements and services following
the accident, my wife Julie and I
stood at the prayers in wonderment and disbelief of the immense
outpouring of love and affection,
respect and sorrow shown for our
lovely daughter and our family.
The stories told to us by her teach-
ers, doctors, coworkers and friends

about her humor and kindness
as well as the compassion for the
patients she served as a radiographer at Calvert Orthopedic and St.
Marys Hospital gave my wife and I
an overwhelming sense of comfort
and pride that I think only a parent
can feel in the accomplishment of
their child. She learned her lessons
well.
It now seems to be a time in this
world where everything seems to
circulate around getting everywhere you need to go as fast as
possible. Conversation is through
email, twitter, text or the next new
gadget. Everyones head is down
looking at their iPhone. True interpersonal skills, courtesy and
manners seem to be fading away.
However, our daughter Lauren
always seemed to have a way of
brightening a room with an uplifting spirit and a million dollar smile.
More importantly though, was the
way she made people feel relevant

and important with her caring and
loving demeanor and willingness
to talk with anyone, and above all
else, listen. She was truly loved and
will be missed by many people.
My entire family would like to
take this opportunity to express
our sincerest thanks and deepest
gratitude for the abundant outpouring of support, warm stories, sympathy and prayers shown by family,
friends and coworkers during this
difficult time.
Lauren, we are so proud of you,
for your short time in this world,
the impact you made on your family and so many others has been
tremendous. Life will never be the
same. We Love You and you will be
with us always.
Sincerely,
Mike and Julie Pitt
Hollywood, Maryland
To The County Times:

The article written by Linda Reno
titled as Run Away Slaves uses the
tired technique of hiding the racism
behind the claim of history, as if calling it as history will whitewash
the racism away which it does not.
Reno writes a quote, which declares
this: Those negroes have been well
treated and much indulged by me,
and they all ran away from me without any provocation whatever. So in
her article Reno leaves it as that as
if that were true because that is the
history record as if those slaves
were doing wrong by running away
from the nice white owners - and
that kind of history makes it into
a racist white lie. We never ever hear
any kind of apology for the crimes

against humanity committed against
the Africans people under the system of slavery, and if we did then
that would start the process of giving some true history.
James Cusick Sr.
Hollywood, Md.
Crosby: A Voice for The Children

Its a shame that Marilyn Crosby will no longer be on
the Board of Education. She was the only Board member that sent her children through St. Marys County
public schools and was a teacher. She was a voice for
the children, the parents and the teachers.
Now the ball is in the commissioners court, and
hopefully theyll weigh all options before they appoint
Crosbys replacement. We dont want any Tom, Rand or
Harry given this responsibility. The replacement needs
to have strong qualifications and not just be someones
cousin or friend. The parents, the students, the teachers and the taxpayers deserve more than that. With any
luck, the replacement will have some kind of educational experience and have worked for the school system. That kind of insight will be needed on the Board.
Especially this Board, where one member has an obvious vendetta against the teachers.
This vendetta was painfully obvious during the
Boards work session on September 9th. Was a board
member having a full-blown temper tantrum over

teachers from different counties bringing their children over to St. Marys for an education? Who justified
her objections by saying that she was standing up for
taxpayers? Was it not obvious that no other member
shared her views, yet she demanded further investigation? So in an attempt to stand up for the taxpayers,
did she want more resources committed to a financial
investigation on an issue that no one else supports?
I wonder whos paying for those resources. Lets get
real, if this member really cared about how the Board
of Education spends our money. Then shouldnt we be
informed on why public school funds are being paid to
a private school?
Is this hypocrisy or just a severe disdain towards our
teachers?
Jack LeBaugh
Lexington Park
Ebenezer Camp Service and Bonfire

The women of Ebenezer are planning a weekend of activities to worship and praise Our Lord and to
bless His people. On Saturday, Sept.
26, at 6 p.m., a camp meeting service and bonfire will be held at the
site of the original log cabin on Ebenezer property to honor our ancestors whose diligence and perseverance paved the way for our church
today. On Sunday, Sept. 27, we welcome Rev. Curtis (Chris) Smalls of
the ministerial staff at the Greater

Mt. Nebo AME Church of Bowie,
Md., who will deliver a message
from God at our 11 a.m. service. We
are equally pleased to host Rev. D.
Melynda Clarke, Pastor of the Mt.
Sinai AME Church of Waldorf,
Md., who will provide the evening
message for the 4 p.m. service. Feel
free to join the women in wearing
the colors of the rainbow during the
weekend events.
We are excited and look forward

to your participation and sharing in
our festivities and celebration of a
new beginning in the life and work
of our church.
Yours in Christ,
Rev. KC White, Pastor
Ebenezer Charlotte Hall
AME Church
Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor:
As reported in your September
10th edition, Mrs. Marilyn Crosby
announced her intentions to retire
from the St. Marys County Board
of Education by reading her retirement letter at the September 9th
board meeting. Her letter was well
written, short, to the point and positive in every way. I believe her decision to leave the board is a wise one
since her health has been steadily
deteriorating for the past 18 months.
Her retirement is a definite loss to the
school system and ends, at least temporarily, a career of dedicated service to the children in the St. Marys
County school system.
As the board members took their
turn to speak, Mrs. Bailey and Mr.
Smith thanked Mrs. Crosby for her
years of service and wished her well
in her retirement. Mrs. Washington
and Mrs. Weaver never mentioned
nor acknowledged Mrs. Crosbys
retirement when they addressed the
audience. This was an intentional insult to Mrs. Crosby and what a poor
example to set for the students. How
petty can you
get? It appears some board members need some remedial education
in civility and how to conduct themselves at a televised public meeting.
It has been my experience that only
those with very limited intellectual
capacity allow past differences to
prevent them from wishing a colleague well upon the announcement
of their retirement. Mental midgets
! I hope the video of the meeting is
archived so it can be used to remind
voters in future elections. Mrs. Allen, who had many differences with
Mrs. Crosby over the years, was very
gracious and thanked Marilyn for
her years of service and wished her
a happy retirement. That added a
touch of class to an otherwise dismal
portion of the meeting.
Both the former board and the
present board has treated Mrs.
Crosby miserably over the past 18

months and should be ashamed of
themselves. They spent upwards of
$40,000.00 of our money, enough
to hire at least one para-educator or
teachers aide for a year, pursuing
allegations that were never proven
and were eventually dropped. The
new board persisted in pursuing the
charges raised by the former board
and even had the police go to Mrs.
Crosbys home to investigate an allegedly perceived threat that was
also found to be without merit. I am
certain all the claims, innuendos and
remarks took their toll not only on
Mrs. Crosby but her family as well.
I am also sure the family spent a
considerable amount of money on
attorney fees responding to the allegations as the complaint worked
its way through the system up to the
state level where it was dismissed.
In the end Mrs. Crosby retires with
her reputation fully intact but with
the unpleasant memory of the many
false allegations made against her.
In reality, Mr. Smith would most
likely not be the superintendent of
schools if not for Mrs. Crosby and
the outcome of the last school board
election could have likely been different if not for her. What a nice way
to show appreciation.
I hope Mrs. Crosby has a long,
full, healthy and happy retirement
which is well deserved. She has left
her mark on the school system which
will last for many years to come. She
will miss the school children but will
be free from dealing with associates who spend as much time in self
adoration as they do attending to the
peoples business. Marilyn deserves
a rest and the other members deserve
each other.
My husband, Branch 93 President, and I would like to say Thank

you to the Manager of Long John
Silvers on Great Mills Road for
replacing the tattered and torn
American Flag. The Fleet Reserve
Association Branch 93 at 21707
Three Notch will gladly accept
your unserviceable flag for proper
retirement on Flag Day 2106 by
Boy Scout Troop 413. If you need

someone to pick up the flag, please
call the Branch to arrange.
Thank You
Sincerely,
David Ryan
Hollywood, Md.
Shirley Vatter, Ladies Auxiliary

of the Fleet Reserve Association
(LAFRA) Unit 93 President,
LAFRA East Coast Region Vice
President
Hollywood, Md.
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Obituaries
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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 Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.
Thelma D. Jefferson, 95
of Coltons Point, passed
away on Sept. 12. Thelma
was born on Dec. 1, 1919 in
Pittsburg, Texas to the parents, Mary Ella Anderson
and Reverend Frank Criddle, Sr. She was the oldest of
four siblings, having three younger brothers,
Odell, and Frank, Jr., both who preceded her
in death, and her youngest brother, Anderson. She accepted Christ at an early age, being baptized at the Living Green Missionary
Baptist Church in Pittsburg.
She was a student at Center Point High
School in Pittsburg, and was valedictorian
of her class. Thelma always commented on
how much she loved attending church, going
to school, and studying.
After relocating to Phoenix, she met and
fell in love with Yulice Jefferson, Sr. They
were married on Aug. 19, 1943 and were
married for 53 years, until her husbands
death on Feb. 1, 1997. To this union six
children were born; Yulice Jefferson, Jr.,
Gurthie Mae Jefferson Mosley, Cleveland
Jefferson, Charles Lee Jefferson, Sr., Eugene Jefferson, and Robert Lee Jefferson.
Thelma was known by many titles: Mother Dear (Mudeah), Mama, Grandma, Nanny, and Mama J.
Thelma will always be remembered for
her hospitality and delicious home cooking.
She would cook up a feast consisting of her
tasty spaghetti, roast beef, sweet potato pie,
home-made pound cake, enchiladas, and her
trademark mustard greens and cornbread.
Never passing up the opportunity to help
those in need, the homeless and less fortunate knew that they could knock on her door
and ask for a meal and she would never turn
them away. Instead, she would go inside, fix
them a plate, wrap it up nicely and hand it to
them to take with them on their way. Her life
was a testament to one of her favorite poems, The House by the Side of the Road,
much of which she still quoted by memory
up into her 90s.
Thelma was a hard worker and worked at
the Maricopa County Hospital for over 20
years. She climbed up the ladder until she
became supervisor of her department, being
the first black woman to accomplish such
a position. But only after being required
to take nightly college courses; graduating
from Phoenix Technical College with honors. This was not, however, a requirement
for the non black workers in her field. Even
after retiring, Thelma continued to work doing various jobs from selling Watkins products, doing demo work at various stores, and
working as election clerk officer in her district and community.
Thelma was faithful to God and her
church. As a member of Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Reverend B. J. Stanton,
pastor, she held the office of church clerk,
her name being permanently engraved on
the cornerstone until this day. She later
joined Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist
Church, Reverend C. N. Hall Pastor, and
finally, Abundant Life Missionary Baptist
Church, Reverend Milton Pleasant pastor,
where she served in numerous offices from
Sunday School Teacher to Senior Mission
President. Those acquainted with Sister Jefferson, knew that she didnt come to church
looking shabby by any means. She was quite
the dresser and wore her hats! However, she

did not have to parade her Christianity about
for men to see, rather, from the moment you
approached Sister Jefferson, it was evident
that she was a woman of integrity and virtue.
Those left to cherish her memory are her
children; Gurthie Mae Jefferson Mosley of
Phoenix, Ariz., Reverend Eugene Jefferson
(Ruby) of Phoenix, Ariz., and Dr. Robert L.
Jefferson (Pensacola) of Coltons Point; One
brother, Anderson Criddle of Los Angeles, Ca.; First Cousin, Earl Edward Wilson
of Daly City, Ca.; Sister in Law, Emogene
Davis of Houston, Texas, 26 grandchildren,
27 great-grandchildren, two great, greatgrandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Mama, Nanny, Grandma, Mama
J, Mudeah, you will be greatly missed,
but we know you are safe in the arms of Jesus, our loving Lord and Savior.
Mary Lou Raley, 87

Mary Lou Raley, 87,
of
Leonardtown
died
Sept. 6 in her residence
at Cedar Lane Apartments in Leonardtown.
Born July 13, 1928 in Leonardtown, she was the only
child of the late I. Stanley
and Ida F. Johnson of Leonardtown.
A life-long resident of St. Marys County,
she graduated from Margaret Brent High
School in Morganza and later attended
St. Marys Female Seminary College, St.
Marys City, before working for the American National Red Cross during World War
II. By 1946, she received awards and accommodations for her service at the American National Red Cross. In addition, she
received accommodations from the Disabled American Veterans for the generous
contributions she made to the welfare of
Americas disabled war veterans. Mary Lou
loved her family and friends, church, and
had a great love of music, baking, and cats.
She is survived by her three daughters,
Sandra Lou Martin and her husband, Jack,
of Severna Park; Linda Anne Pigman and
her husband, Colin, of Green Valley, Ariz.;
and Mary Elaine Sincavage and her husband, Edward, of Pasadena; and son, James
M. Raley, Jr. and his wife, Joanne, of Naples,
Fla.; eight grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. In addition to her parents,
she is also preceded in death by her husband
of 64 years, James Morris Raley of Leonardtown, and a son, Brother Paschal (Thomas
Stanley) Raley, CFX.
Family received friends on Monday,
Sept.14 from 5 to 7 p.m., with prayers recited by Reverend David Beaubien at 7 p.m., at
the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. A Funeral Service
was celebrated by Deacon Ammon Ripple
on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. at Brinsfield
Funeral Home. Interment followed at St.
Aloysius Cemetery, Leonardtown.
Serving as pallbearers were John Martin
III, Richard Raley, Jami Raley, and Michael
Sincavage.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Saint Marys Ryken High School for the
Brother Paschal Raley Scholarship Fund,
22600 Camp Calvert Rd., Leonardtown or
Friends of Cedar Lane, 22680 Cedar Lane
Ct., Leonardtown. Condolences to the family may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.
com. Arrangements handled by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown.
Gail Lee Godwin, 72

Gail Lee Godwin, 72,
of Lexington Park, passed
away Sept. 11 at her residence surrounded by her
loving family.
She was born on Dec. 18,
1942 in Richmond, Va. to
the late James Francis Waters and Ellen Lenell Watts Waters.
Gail was a dedicated employee for the
State of Maryland Comptrollers Office as
an Information Technologist until her retirement. On Jan. 1, 2000, she married her
beloved husband, Garn Thomas Godwin,
III in Annapolis. Together, they celebrated
over 15 wonderful years of marriage. Gail
was extremely active and enjoyed spending
time outside. She loved to spend time at the
beaches, especially Ocean City. She also
liked to go to Seven Springs and hike the
Appalachian Trail. She was an avid hunter
and hunted Cariboo in Alaska. Her other
hobbies included, gardening, golfing, bowling, working out, and dancing, especially
ballet. She loved her pets, especially her
Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Jack and Yorkie, Izzy. However, her greatest love was
for her family, whom she enjoyed spending
time with.
In addition to her beloved husband, she
is also survived by her children, Deborah
Montalvo (Jesus) of Pasadena, Mark Williams (Mary) of Leonardtown, and Scott
Williams (Jen) of Pasadena; stepchildren,
Garn Godwin IV (Lynn) of Aquasco, Kevin
Godwin (Angel) of Perryville, and Kim
Godwin Clark (Bill) of Upper Marlboro;
sisters, Linda Waters Dapp of Rosedale, and
Mary Grace Waters of Springhill, Fla.; 17
grandchildren; seven great grandchildren;
and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. In addition to her parents,
she is also preceded in death by her brother,
James F. Waters, Jr.
Family received friends for Gails Life
Celebration Memorial Service on Saturday,
Sept. 19 at 2 p.m., conducted by Reverend
Joe Orlando, at Brinsfield Funeral Home,
22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. Interment was private. Memorial contributions
may be made to Ridge Volunteer Rescue
Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge. Condolences
may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.
com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown.
Thelma D. Jefferson, 95
Eloise Hall Peterson, 97

Eloise Hall Peterson, 97,
died Sept. 13 after a brief
illness at St. Marys Nursing
Center, Leonardtown.
Mrs. Peterson was born
the daughter of Edna Morris
and Herman Hall. She was
reared in Ashland, K.Y. and
later resided in Southeast Ohio after graduating from high school. She relocated to
Arlington, Va. following World War II and
worked at the Department of Defense and
the White House in the succeeding years.
Mrs. Peterson was a resident of Ridge,
having moved there in 1965 from Arlington,
Va. She was an employee of the Surface Ef-
fect Ship Facility at the Patuxent Naval Air

Station for 10 years, retiring in 1975.
Beloved by her family and a wide circle
of friends and possessing an effervescent
and outgoing personality, Mrs. Peterson remained actively engaged socially until the
end. She was always animated by a playful sense of humor and consistently made a
positive impression on all who she encountered, inspiring new bonds and loyalty at every turn. She was a sophisticated consumer
who loved to shop and always appreciated
great deals.
Mrs. Peterson was pre-deceased by her
husband William Bradshaw Peterson Jr., her
first husband Barnard Mark Dirzulaitis and
her eldest daughter Patricia Ann Dirzulaitis.
She is survived by three children and their
spouses, Michael Dirzulaitis and Janice Gabrilove, Kimberly Wiley and Wayne Wiley
and William Bradshaw Peterson III and
Mary Peterson, as well as eight grandchildren: Kristen Baldwin, Kyle Pratt, Harry
Fudge Jr., Dylan Wiley, Jason Wiley, William B. Peterson IV, Mark Dirzulaitis and
Matthew Dirzulaitis, and six great grandchildren: Emma Peterson, Adam Baldwin,
Bailey Baldwin, Zoe Pratt, Tryssa Fudge
and Anna Fudge.
Family received friends on Saturday,
Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon with a Funeral Service held at noon celebrated by
Pastor Tiffany Kromer at the First Friendship United Methodist Church, 13723 Point
Lookout Rd., Ridge. Interment followed in
the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the St. Marys Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Foundation,
21585 Peabody St., Leonardtown or the
Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, Post Office
Box 456, Ridge.
Following the service, the family and all
friends were invited to gather at Mrs. Petersons home at 49435 Portneys Overlook Rd.
in Ridge. Condolences to the family may be
made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements handled by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown.
Mary Katherine Bradford, 88

Mary Katherine Bradford,
88, of Scotland, passed away
peacefully on Sept. 15 at
St. Marys Nursing Center,
Leonardtown.
Born March 17, 1927, in
Washington, D.C., she is the
daughter of the late Harry
Francis Flanagan and Katherine Edna Abbott. She moved to St. Marys County in
1989.
Mary Katherine is survived by her son,
Melville H. Bradford (Nancy) of Forest, Va.
and daughter, Mary K. Bradford (Kitty) of
Scotland, two grandchildren; James Bradford (Crissy) of Drums, Pa. and Russell
Bradford (Samantha) of Bryans Road; three
great grandchildren: Chloe, Connor, and
Caelan Bradford of Drums, Pa.; her siblings,
Jane Walmsley of Brooksville, Fla., Evelyn
Medlar (Bob) of Stevensville. In addition to
her parents, she is preceded in death by her
beloved husband Melville M. Bradford, her
sister Gina Denell and brother Pat Flanagan.
Family received friends on Sunday, Sept.
20 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. A Funeral Service was held on
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Monday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Joe

Orlando officiating at the Brinsfield Funeral
Home. Interment followed at 1 p.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Ave.,
Suitland.
Memorial contributions may be made to
St. Marys Nursing Center, 21585 Peabody
St., Leonardtown or Ridge Volunteer Rescue
Squad, Post Office Box 456, Ridge. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield
Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown.
Stanley Bryant Harris, 79

Stanley Bryant Harris,
79, of St. Inigoes passed
away on Sept. 19 at Med
Star Washington Hospital Center in Washington,
D.C.
He was born on Feb. 12,
1936 in Washington, D.C.,
to the late Theodore Harris and Nancy
Ann Keys.
On Dec. 21, 1955, Stanley married his
beloved wife, Beatrice K. Harris in Arlington, Va. Together they celebrated 60
wonderful years of marriage. He owned
his own electrical company in Vienna,
Va., with over 30 years of dedicated service, until his retirement in 1984. He
retired to St. Marys County where he
became a charter boat fishing captain.
He built his own charter boat which he

called the Miss Bea. During his life he
built many houses and boats. He could
do every aspect of building which included carpentry, brick work, plumbing,
electric, dry wall, heat pump etc. He was
very talented and could observe others
doing something and then do it himself.
Stanley enjoyed fishing and boating.
He loved going to his winter home in the
Florida Keys. He loved spending time
with his family and friends. He was very
generous with his time and you would
often find him helping others by fixing
something for them. He also loved exploring and traveling. He was a member
of the IBEW Local 26 Electrical Union
and the Charter Boat Association.
In addition to his beloved wife, Stanley is also survived by his daughtersc,
Diane Harris of Mechanicsville and Joy
Harris Schwab and son-in-law, John M
Schwab of Yuba City, Ca.; his grandchildren, Holly Elder, Lucas Elder, Ryan
Schwab, and Kristin Schwab; and his
great grandchild, Coral Sprout. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded
in death by his brother, Theodore W.
Harris.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. with a
Funeral Service at 11 a.m. celebrated by
Reverend Joe Orlando, at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Rd.,
Leonardtown. Interment will follow
at the St. Georges Episcopal Church

1167 Poplar Hill Lane, in Valley Lee.
Serving as pallbearers will be; John
Schwab, Lucas Elder, Gary Sacks,
Harry Kerrill, Steve Spedden and Dale
Vallaudingham.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Saint Judes Childrens Hospital. Condolences may be
made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A., Leonardtown.
Joseph F. Quade Frank, 83

Joseph
F.
Quade
Frank, 83 of Bushwood, passed away on
Sept. 20 at his home.
Born on Sept. 8, 1932 in
Mechanicsville, he was
the son of the late Alice
Russell Quade and Richard C. Quade, Sr. Frank
was the loving husband of Rachel Agnes Quade. Frank is survived by his
children: Delores A. Wong of Colonial
Beach, Va., Joseph F. Quade, Jr. of Avenue, Michael E. Quade of Bushwood,
David A. Quade of Bushwood, Gary M.
Quade of Bushwood, Danny G. Quade
of Clements, Mary E. Oliver of Bushwood, Shirley K. Jackson of Hollywood,
Pamela M. Haynes of Bushwood, 24
grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren,

and four great great grandchildren, and
his sister Josephine Quade. He was preceded in death by his siblings: George
Quade, Henry Quade, Leonard Quade,
Richard Quade, William Quade, Elizabeth Bowles, and Russell Quade. He
was a lifelong resident of St. Marys
County and attended Margaret Brent
High School. Frank worked as a carpenter for the Carpenters Union for 45
years, retiring in 1989. Franks loved to
entertain friends and family playing his
guitar, and his favorite thing to do was
singing in the church choir.
The family received friends on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. with
prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown. A Mass of Christian Burial was
celebrated on Friday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m.
in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood with Father Anthony Lickteig
officiating. Interment followed in the
church cemetery. Pallbearers were; Joseph F. Quade, Michael E. Quade, David
A. Quade, Gary M. Quade, Danny G.
Quade, and Lewis Quade.
What is Source Reduction? Simply stated, Source Reduction is the
elimination of waste before it is created. It involves the design, manufacture, purchase, or use
of a material or products to reduce the amount of material that is discarded. Source Reduction
can go a long way to reducing the costs associated with the transportation, disposal or recycling
of waste. Best of all, practicing Source Reduction can SAVE YOU MONEY!!!
CHOOSE LESS PACKAGING
Buy refillable bottles of milk, soft drinks, beer

and other beverages.
Look for products with minimal packaging.
Buy the ones with the fewest layers.
Bring your own cloth or paper bag when
shopping. Reuse plastic bags when buying
produce or bulk items.
Use reusable storage containers instead of
single-use plastic bags.
Buy items in bulk to avoid extra packaging and
expense. Products available include nails, screws,
bolts, cereals, pasta, spices, candy and dried fruit.
Avoid individually wrapped items. Buy
economy-size packages of products you use a lot.
Make a shopping list of items you really need
and stick to it. Impulse buying may add to waste.
REUSE IT
Use glass jars for storing foods, screws and

nails, and sewing supplies.
Make a kit of twist ties and plastic bags to
take along when you go shopping.
Save plastic tubs from prepared foods to use as
storage containers in the refrigerator and freezer.
Use plastic jugs from windshield-washer fluid
to collect used oil for recycling.

Reuse scrap paper that's printed on one side.
Use the blank side for phone messages or notes.
Reuse greeting cards by using the front flap
as a post card.
After you've read a magazine, give it to
someone else to read, such as friends, nursing
homes, hospitals, schools, doctors' waiting
rooms or the library.
Save plastic foam peanuts and other packing
materials to use with your next fragile package.
Save used gift wrap to use again on a
smaller package.
Cut old bedding, drapes and clothes into
pieces for rags, or use them in braided rugs
or patchwork designs.
Remove nails and hardware from used lumber
so it can be reused in smaller projects. Lumber
that is not painted or treated can be safely used
for firewood.
Donate unwanted household items, clothes and
appliances that are still usable to charitable organizations. You can also sell them through classified
ads, community bulletin boards or garage sales.
Repair older items if possible and/or buy used
or remanufactured products and goods when
they will do the job as well as new items.
USE PRODUCTS THAT LAST A LONG

TIME BEFORE THEY WEAR OUT.
PRODUCTS THAT LAST A LONG TIME

CREATE LESS WASTE, AND YOU WILL
OFTEN SAVE MONEY IN THE LONG RUN!
Use reusable cloth napkins, diapers and towels.

Take a reusable coffee mug to work.
Use silverware and heavy-duty, reusable plastic
plates and glasses for parties and picnics.
Ask for high-mileage tires. Keep them filled to
the proper air pressure for maximum wear.
Buy compact fluorescent lights instead of
incandescent ones.
Clean, maintain and repair your tools, appliances,
vehicles, shoes and clothing.
Check consumer publications for lists of
durable items.
Use rechargeable batteries whenever possible.
Commissioners of St. Marys County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. OConnor
For Additional Recycling Information: Contact the St. Marys County DPW&T at (301)863-8400 or visit our website at www.stmarysmd.com
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2015 ST. MARYS COUNTY FAIR

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Leonardtown, MD Thursday, September 24th - Sunday, September 27th
Sch e dule Of Eve n ts

THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 24,
2015
OPENING DAY
3:00 PM Gates open to public

4:00 PM Exhibit Buildings
open to public
5:00 PM Carnival opens (ride
all evening: wrist
band for $25)
5:00 PM 4-H Livestock
Judging Contest (SR)
5:30 PM 4-H Western Drill
Team Performance
(GS)
6:00 PM 4-H Market Goat
Show (SR)
6:00 PM Barnyard Runners
Pig Races
6:15 PM 4-H English Drill Team
Performance (GS)
6:30 PM Masters of the
Chainsaw
7:00 PM Official Opening
(Tolerance Hall)
Color Guard by Cub
Scout Pack #1203
The Star Spangled
Banner, Margaret
Brent Middle School
Introduction of the
Queen of Tolerance
Court
Welcome, John
Richards, President,
St. Marys County
Fair Association
Crowning of the
Queen of Tolerance
6:30 PM ZuZu Acrobats (Tent)
7:00 PM Miniature Horse Pull (GS)
7:30 PM Chain Saw Artist Rick
Pratt
9:00 PM Exhibit buildings
close
10:00 PM Carnival closes
Lions Mobile Screening Trailer
(Vision & Hearing)(5pm - 8pm)
Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales
on display
FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
SCHOOL DAY
8:00 AM 4-H Livestock Show (SR)

9:00 AM 4-H Horse and Pony Show (GS)
9:00 AM Exhibit Buildings open to public
9:00 AM SoMD Robotics Demonstration (PAV)
9:00 AM Canine Weight Pull (Tractor Pull Track)
10:00 AM Horticulture ID Contest (4-H)
10:00 AM Photo Challenge Contest begins (4-H)
10:00 AM Carnival opens (special student pricing
& tickets per ride: 10:00 AM 5:00 PM)
10:00 AM Cake Decorating Contest (Tolerance
Hall)
10:00 AM Decorated Wagon Contest (ARTS)
12:30 PM The Thistle Dancers and Pipers (PAV)
1:00 PM Margaret Brent Middle School Band
(Tolerance Hall)
1:30 PM Black Belt Demo Team (PAV)
2:00 PM Speech Contest (Tolerance Hall)
The Star Spangled Banner Great Mills
High School: Amarillo Vert
2:00 PM Canine Weight Pull (Tractor Pull Track)
3:00 PM Registration for Kiddy Tractor Pull (PAV)
4:00 PM Kiddy Tractor Pull (PAV)
4:00 PM St. Marys County Sheriffs Department
K-9 Demonstration (GS)
4:00 PM WMDM live remote broadcast
5:00 PM School Day Activities End, normal entry
and carnival ticket prices resume
5:00 PM Ice Carving Demonstration with Chef
John Hetmanski
5:45 PM Gracies Guys and Gals (FSA)
6:00 PM 4-H Cake Auction (GS)
6:00 PM Bicycle Drawing (OF)
6:30 PM Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales
Demonstration (GS)
7:00 PM Light Weight Horse Pull (GS)
7:30 PM Boot Scooters (PAV)
9:00 PM Exhibit buildings close
Barnyard Runners Pig Races: 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM,
5:00 PM
Chain Saw Artist Rick Pratt: 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM,
4:00 PM, 6:00 PM
ZuZu African Acrobats: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM,
4:30 PM, 6:00 PM (Tent)
Maryland Agriculture Showcase Trailer (open all day)
Dick Haines, Stilt-walker
Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales on display
Pat Fulcher Blacksmith demonstrations (FM)
Lions Mobile Screening Trailer (Vision & Hearing)
(10 am - 8 pm)
Southern Maryland Decorative Painters (Home Arts
10 am - 6 pm)
Please leave your pets at home.
The fairgrounds are located

on St. Route 5, two miles
south of Leonardtown.
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 26, 2015
SEPTEMBER 27, 2015
8:00 AM Open Class livestock show (SR)

9:00 AM Exhibit buildings open
9:00 AM Fair Parade Registration begins (Tech
Center)
9:00 AM Canine Weight Pull (Tractor Pull Track)
10:00 AM Carnival opens
10:30 AM Fair Parade begins (Tech Center)
the Star Spangled Banner Leonardtown
High School: Potomac Voices
1:00 PM 4-H Rabbit Showmanship workshop (4-H)
1:00 PM Jousting Tournament (GS)
1:00 PM Interlocking Building Block competition
(ARTS)
1:00 PM Super Magic Man Illusions (Tolerance Hall)
1:00 PM Stuffed Ham Demonstration David Dent
(FSA)
1:30 PM St. Marys Dance Academy (PAV)
2:00 PM 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Contest (4-H)
2:00 PM Canine Weight Pull (Tractor Pull Track)
2:00 PM Stormwater Best Management Practices &
Rain Barrels presentation (FSA)
3:00 PM Southern Maryland Concert Band (PAV)
6:00 PM 4-H Livestock Auction (SR)
6:30 PM Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales
Demonstration (GS)
7:00 PM Heavy Weight Horse Pull (GS)
8:30 AM Open Class Horse Show (GS)

9:00 AM 4-H and Open Dairy Goat Show (SR)
9:00 AM Exhibit buildings open
10:00 AM Baby Show (FSA)
10:00 AM Antique Tractor Pull (Tractor Track)
11:00 AM Carnival opens (ride all day wrist
band $25)
11:00 AM Chesapeake Spinners Wool
Demonstration (Sheep barn)
12:30 PM Gospel Choir ??(TENT)
1:00 PM 4-H Visual Presentation Contest (4-H)
1:00 PM The Daughters of Veda (PAV)
1:00 PM Introduction of the Queen of
Tolerance & Court (Tolerance Hall)
The Star Spangled Banner,
Chopticon High School Peace Pipers
and Oakville Elementary School
Chorus
1:30 PM Gospel Inspiration (TENT)
2:00 PM Southern Maryland Sound
Barbershop Chorus (Tolerance Hall)
2:30 PM St. Peter Claver Gospel Choir (TENT)
2:30 PM Chesapeake Country Cruzers (PAV)
3:30 PM Southern Maryland Consolidated
Choir (TENT)
4:30 PM Chainsaw Sculpture Auction
4:30 PM New Briscoe Brothers (TENT)
5:00 PM 4-H Contest Results announced (SR)
6:00 PM Carnival ticket sales stop
PARADE DAY
ZuZu African Acrobats 11:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:30
PM, 6:30 PM (Tent)
MD Child Identification Program (CHIP) 11:00 AM - 6:00
PM (FSA)
Barnyard Runners Pig Races: 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM,
6:00 PM
Chain Saw Artist Rick Pratt: 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM,
6:00 PM
Maryland Agriculture Showcase Trailer(open all day)
Lions Mobile Screening Trailer (Vision & Hearing)(10 am- 8
pm)
Southern Maryland Decorative Painters (Home Arts 10
am - 6 pm)
FAMILY DAY
Chain Saw Artist Rick Pratt: 11:00 AM, 1:00

PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM
ZuZu African Acrobats:11:00 AM, 12:30 PM,
2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM (roving)
Barnyard Runners Pig Races: 11:30 AM, 1:00
PM, 3:00 PM
Maryland Agriculture Showcase Trailer (open
all day)
Wool Demonstrations (Chesapeake Spinners
& Weavers) Sheep Barn
Lions Mobile Screening Trailer (Vision &
Hearing)(11 am - 4 pm)
GATE FEES:
Adults $5, students 6 - 12 $1,

Children under 6 admitted free.
Season passes: Adults $9, children $2.
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Caf des Artistes:

A Pillar Still Strong
By Crista Dockray
Staff Writer
The Beatles said all you need is love,
and Caf des Artistes owners Loic and
Karleen Jaffres have worked to bring those
words to life every day for the past 16 years.
The time has come, however, that Loic
and Karleen from Caf des Artistes will
either sell their business or will be closing
their doors after Valentines Day 2016.
The Jaffres opened Caf des Artistes in
November of 1999 because of their love
for good food and desire to share that love
with the community. They love their jobs
and customers, making efforts to remember
birthdays, anniversaries, and more.
The first step for Caf des Artistes took
place on a Sunday afternoon in Leonardtown Square, which was about 60 percent
boarded up at the time.
The Jaffres came to town to consider the
building of a little pizza place but decided
it was a little too small. When they were
walking back they saw their current corner
location.
When you saw it, you just immediately
thought of that Jimmy Dean scene and
we just thought, this looks very promising,
said Karleen.
Loic watched the people that drove
through town and he said to Karleen, the
people that would appreciate his culinary
art are already here.
So they called the agent, rented the location, renovated the space, and opened their
doors. According to Karleen, it took a couple of years to get their name out but immediately they had customers that came in and
became regulars right off the bat. She said
that there was finally traffic in Leonardtown
again and once the courthouse finished its
renovations, the town square really started
to flourish.
After five to six years, it seemed that new
stores always popped up around them and
some even moved because they outgrew
themselves. Laschelle Mckay, Leonardtown
Town Administrator of 15 years, said that
Caf des Artistes has a draw from far and
wide and they helped to bring in a lot of
people into the town.
They have been one of the anchors that
have hung in there and helped to turn
things around in town, she said.
Since that Monday in 1999, Caf
des Artists has become a pillar of
Leonardtown and has, according
to their website, provided a stable
foundation in the revitalization of
Leonardtown.
According to Joe Orlando, LBA
Vice President and owner of Fenwick
St. Used Books and Music, Loic and
Karleen had always been so helpful
to new businesses and restaurants
and were, and still are, respected for
that. McKay mentioned they have
even been known to send over employees to help upcoming businesses
during their first week.
Caf des Artistes is currently on
the market and it is waiting for the
right person to come along and continue its name. The owners of the
building are willing to renew a long
term lease to any perspective purchaser, although Loic and Karleen hold a month to
month lease. The Jaffres have had some interest in the restaurant since it has been put
on the market, even a person from Canada,
but nothing has since transpired.
The restaurant is a success and all they
have to do is come in with love and they will
be able to continue running it, said Karleen.
The original plan was to have her son take
over the business after they retired. However as the years went by, he got married, had
children, and decided that having a business
would put too much stress on his job as a
father.
If the restaurant is sold, much of the
staff will stay and keep the spirit of the Jaffres alive. They will still know orders and
drinks and how people like their meals, said
Karleen.
If a buyer does not come along, Loic and
Karleen will set a date and they will close
the business. The Jaffres have decided, however, that because French food is one of the
most romantic cuisines and the restaurant
has a theme of love, Caf des Artistes will
stay open until February, the month of romance as they call it, comes to a close. This
gives Caf des Artistes a final five months.
Their closure date will be announced via
word of mouth, on their newsletter, on the
radio as well as other outlets to make sure
they get the word out and dont leave anyone
surprised.
The Jaffres decided to close Caf des Artistes because they believe they have come
to the point where they need to spend more
time with Karleens parents in Pennsylvania, with their grandchildren, and taking
care of themselves.
The restaurant business is rough on you
physically and mentally as well, Karleen
said.
She went on to say, The only thing that
has been missing from our lives is to be able
to share our love with our family, and when
you run a business and a restaurant 24/7, you
dont get to do that very much.
Karleen explained that her parents are
getting to the age where they will need full
time care, so in response she has been taking classes to become a certified nursing assistant. Not only does this allow her to help
They have been one of

the anchors that have
hung in there and
helped to turn things
around in town.
her parents, but other people too, which she
loves doing. Karleen did say however, that
moving is not etched in stone, they may stay
here, but it is their goal to do so.
As for Loic, he wants to get back into
teaching, maybe private cooking classes in
his home, and he wants to open up his own
small farm and raise chickens. He says that
he will miss coming out of the kitchen to
catch up with all of the regulars.
Im just going to have to talk to my
chickens, and name them after my customers, he said.
According to Karleen, the reaction to the
news so far has been heartbreak. Caf des
Artistes has been able to watch kids grow
up and customers come along and then pass
away; theyve seen lives happen.
Theyre not customers, theyve become
Photos by Frank Marquart
old friends. When you see them two, three

times a week, it affects youIts hard when
youre a part of that to turn the page and
close the book, said Loic.
Wendy Ellis, the Head Server of almost
16 years, says she doesnt want to think
about it. Theyve been like a second set of
parents to her and have been good to her the
entire time that she has been working there.
I wont find another boss like Karleen
and Loic, said Ellis.
Orlando said that it will be a real loss for
Leonardtown and a loss for the county because there really isnt another restaurant
like them. He hopes that something similar
will open up, but states that nothing will be
able to replace them.
McKay says that although they will be
missed, the town is now strong enough that
it can carry on without them.
We will continue to serve the quality of
food and nothing will change up until the
last day, said Karleen.
Caf des Artistes is located at 41655 Fenwick Street in Leonardtown. For more information or to make reservations, visit www.
cafedesartistes.ws or call 301-977-0500.
crista@countytimes.net
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Students Team Up for

Small House Project
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Students from St. Marys College of
Maryland (SMCM) and The Forrest Career and Technology Center are teaming
up to build Tiny Houses miniature versions of log cabins that are completely
functional as homes.
According to a SMCM press release,
this 2015-16 academic year, a group of
students at St. Marys College of Maryland, led by professors Barry Muchnick
of Environmental Studies and Carrie Patterson of Art and Art History, will create St. Marys history with a new course
centered around the building of two tiny
houses.
Over the course of the year, students
will spend time both in class and in the
community discussing, planning, and executing the build.
The class is structured as both a seminar, discussing four central ideas: community, art education, sustainability, design, and a studio art class that combines
high school students at the Forrest Career
and Technology Center in Leonardtown,
Md., with college students to build the
tiny houses, a SMCM press release reads.
High school and college students from
a wide variety of disciplines will be involved with the project.
If you boil down engineering and the
arts, its all about creativity, Muchnick
said.
Students involved in The Tiny House
Project will combine the theory and practice of democracy through real world
problem-solving and community-building. The Tiny House Project is partnering
with the Forrest Career and Technology
Center at Leonardtown High School, the
Greenwell Foundation, Lexington Park
Elementary School, and the Three Oaks
Center with the hope of creating a culture
of sustainability and civility, and to inspire societal change. These partnerships
represent the St. Marys mission to advance civility, integrity, and sustainability, a SMCM press release reads.
One of the tiny homes constructed by
students will allow the Greenwell Foundation to house and help a displaced
Photos by Sarah Miller
veteran re-establish ties to nature and the community through their Camp Host Program.
The other will be housed at SMCM as a
modle of excellent design and sustainability,
Patterson said.
Our Tiny House Project is exciting, entrepreneurial, and demonstrates experiential
liberal arts learning at its best, Muchnick
said. The Tiny House Project will help spark
community wide conversations about a wide
range of social and environmental concerns.
sarahmiller@countytimes.net
FRA Branch 93 Seeks Entries in

Americanism Essay Contest
MHBR
No. 103
Members of FRA (Fleet Reserve Association) Branch 93 invite all students in grades
7 through 12 to participate in the Associations 20152016 Americanism Essay Contest. Participants are invited to submit a 350word essay centered on this years theme:
What the United States Flag Stands For.
This national contest, sponsored by FRA
to promote a spirit of patriotism among
Americas youth, offers a Grand National
Prize of $5,000, with other recognition in
each grade category.
Each entrant must be sponsored by an
FRA member or branch, explains Tom
Vatter Branch President. Were proud to
sponsor students, including those who are
home-schooled, from the Southern Maryland area.
Winners are selected at the branch level
in each grade category, which are forwarded
to compete in one of FRAs eight regions. Regional winners are then forwarded to the Associations National Americanism Committee,
where first-, second- and third-place winners
are selected in each grade category. The Grand
National Winner is selected from this elite
group of writers and receives a $5,000 cash
award.
Essays must be legibly written or typed
on one side of the paper and each entry must
include a separate sheet stating the entrants
name, address, telephone number, name of
school (or home schooled) and grade, the
number of words in the essay, and name of the
sponsoring member or branch.
To learn more about FRAs Americanism
Essay Contest, contact Thomas Vatter at 240434-5182 or email tfvatter@md.metrocast.net.
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PARADE
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Business
The County Times
Southern Maryland Welcomes New Gaming Store

By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Are you looking for a place to hang out?
How about a place where you can grab a
snack and get into some card games, board
games, and video games with your friends?
Then Helix Games is just the place for you.
Owners Bradley Scott and Michael Lehman have extensive backgrounds in gaming.
They have dreamed about owning a game
store since they were teenagers, Lehman
said, and they intend to start hosting daily
Magic the Gathering games within the next
couple of weeks.
We know Magic, thats what got us into
this, Lehman said.
In addition to a large supply of Magic

cards, Helix Games will carry a wide array
of board games. If someone is looking for
a book or game the store does not have in
stock, Scott and Lehman are happy to special
order it.
Gamers are welcome to bring in any game,
Scott said. Helix Games can host almost any
tournament, and provide space for anyone
looking to start a long-term tabletop game,
such as Dungeons and Dragons, Warhammer, or Pathfinder. They will have samples of
board games for people to try out in the store.
Scott and Lehman are working toward becoming a Wizards of the Coast Core Store.
The store will not stock video games, but
they will be represented. Scott has designed
Helix Games owners Michael Lehman (left) and Bradley Scott.
an arcade game emulator that will run on one

of the two televisions at Helix. The system
features classics from a wide array of platforms, including Nintendo, Super Nintendo,
Sega, and more. There are plans to have occasional leader board challenges, Scott said.
The store also has more modern consoles
for customers to take advantage of.
In the coming years, Helix Games will
host charity tournaments, Scott said. These
Photos by Sarah Miller
will be low-stakes games where the money

from the entry fee will be donated.
The Helix Games grand opening is scheduled for Oct. 24.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/somdhelixgames or call 240-5873771. Helix Games is located at 24620 Three
Notch Road in Hollywood.
sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Explore Couture
By Crista Dockray
Staff Writer
Nothing could be better for the shopaholics in Maryland then a fashion boutique that
comes to you. Explore Couture, owned by Julianne P Snight, makes shopping convenient
for the women that are always on the go.
My service is catering to them, making
them feel good from the inside, out, said
Snight.
Explore Couture took to the streets for the
first time on June 12, 2014, Snights wedding anniversary. She started her business
as a way to complete her childhood dream
and live out her passion for fashion. She had
gone to school for fashion merchandising
and worked in many retail locations, so she
thought to herself if she didnt do it now at 46,
she never would. Snight also felt that following out her dream would make her a good role
model for her three sons.
I want them to keep trying and trying,
Snight said.
With the mobility of a van, Explore Cou-
ture offers house calls and private parties and

attends events anywhere in the state of Maryland, just with a phone call.
Explore Couture decided to set up shop in
a mobile van rather than a brick and mortar
because Snight wanted less risk and wanted
to keep along with the pop-up-shop trend
happening on the west coast and growing
in the east. She does plan to open a retail location looking into the future, however and
some of her basics can be found online.
The shop is aimed for women in their early
20s and up and the clothing is a Bohemian
style, which takes inspiration from big name
stores like Anthropologie and Free People.
The clothing comes from wholesale vendors in Georgia, New York and California
from brands such as Umgee, Clara Sun Woo,
and Salaam. Explore Couture is constantly
changing with fresh new pieces and holds
sizes from XS to 2X.
Snight describes her store as being for all
shapes, sizes and personalities.
Explore Couture offers accessories as well,
like scarves necklaces, earrings etc. and all
pieces in Explore Couture run anywhere
from $8 to $110.
It can be a bit daunting with all of the
many clothing pieces and accessories to
choose from, so Snight offers free personal
consultation during the shopping experience
to help her customers dress from head to toe,
if needed.
Snight fully believes that if you put on
something during the day that you arent
comfortable in, you might just feel badly the
rest of the day, so she loves to help make everyone feel and look beautiful.
Photos by Crista Dockray
I know I wasnt meant to be a nurse or

something, but Im all about making people
happy, and I thought well you know, maybe I
can use my gift this way, she said.
Snight also makes a point to give back and
supports breast cancer awareness, young disabled adults in need, and more.
If you are interested in what Explore Couture offers, some of the upcoming events the
shop will attend are, First Friday in Leonardtown, Leonardtown Vintage Market, and
the Oyster Festival. For more information on
Explore Couture, visit their Facebook and Instagram, visit their website at www.explorecouture.com or call 301-997-6772.
cristadockray@countytimes.net
In Our Community
The County Times
Dinner At Van Sweringens
Art*Work*Shop
Exploring The Creative Arts With

Southern Maryland Art Professionals
The St. Mary's Arts Council, in conjunction with Leonardtowns Arts & Entertainment District, held their first annual
Art*Work*Shop event Saturday, September
12th in Leonardtown. Nine professional artists from Southern Maryland introduced students of all ages to a variety of artistic media.
Students explored their creative side with
classes in watercolors, poetry writing, landscapes and abstraction, needle felting, raku
glazing, stained glass, digital photography,
and clay sculpting.
Most classes were held at the Leonardtown
Arts Center, which offers studio space for
working artists and is a gallery for the works
of many local artists. Classes were also held
at Yellow Door Art Studios and Caught My
Eye. For more information about the next
Art*Work*Shop, or to inquire about studio
space please contact Nell Elder, Executive
Director, St. Marys County Arts Council at
info@smcart.org. Call 240-309-0686 or visit
www.stmarysartscouncil.com.
Press Release
LIBRARY ITEMS
One Maryland One Book: The

Boys in the Boat
Charlotte Hall branch will hold a book
discussion on Monday, October 5 at
7 p.m. about the One Maryland One
Book selection, The Boys in the Boat
by Daniel James Brown. Leonardtown
branch will hold a book discussion
on The Boys in the Boat on Thursday, October 15 at 7 p.m. Copies of
the book are available for checkout.
Microsoft Office: Introduction to

Word 2013
Lexington Park branch will hold a Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word
2013 class on Monday, October 5
from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants
will learn how to open, create, format, print, and save documents using Microsoft Word 2013. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1 and 2, or
basic skills in using the mouse and
keyboard. Registration required.
Computer Basics 1: Introduction

to Computers
Charlotte Hall branch will hold a
Computer Basics 1: Introduction to
Computers class on Tuesday, October 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn the components,
terminology, and general use of a
computer. Explore software options
and maintenance tips. Adult computer classes are limited to ages
16 and up. Registration required.
Introduction to Genealogy
Leonardtown branch will hold an
Introduction to Genealogy class on
Wednesday, October 7 from 2 p.m.
to 4 p.m. This introductory course will
cover where to look for information,
filling out charts, organizing information, using the library databases
and exploring useful websites. Basic
computer skills and an email account
are required. Registration required.
Minecraft Mania!
Leonardtown branch will hold a
drop-in Minecraft program geared
towards building something awesome on Friday, October 9. Sign
up in branch for half-hour time slots
between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. No
registration.
Retail and Hospitality Job Fair

The Lexington Park branch will host
Southern Maryland JobSource for
a Retail and Hospitality Job Fair on
Tuesday, September 29 from 3 p.m.
to 7 p.m. This job fair is a great opportunity for job seekers to showcase their talent to employers in the
retail and hospitality industries. Many
holiday positions will be available.
Qualifications include skills in customer service, interpersonal, sales
and merchandising, management
with a positive attitude and a willingness to help people. Come dressed
for success and bring copies of your
current resume. All candidates must
be enrolled in the Maryland Workforce Exchange to attend this event.
Go to https://mwejobs.maryland.gov
to register. For more information,
contact JobSource at 301-880-2800.
HSMC, $30 for non-members

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 the museum contact the Visitor Center at
240-895-4990, 800-SMC-1634, or
info@hsmcdigshistory.org.
on a colonial meal to be eaten at

the finest inn in town (17th-century town, that is). Space is limited.
To make a reservation or for
more information, call (240) 8954990 or info@hsmcdigshistory.
org.
Cost is $25 for members of
Historic St. Marys City is now

taking reservations for their Dinner at Van Sweringens program
scheduled for October 10, 2015 at
5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Who needs a home-cooked
meal when you can have a hearthcooked one? Help prepare and dine
Press Release
Community Enjoys
Taste of St. Marys
Nenas Oriental Market and Carryout located

in Great Mills serves up
food for attendees of the
Taste of St. Marys event
in Leonardtown Sept. 20
that showcased all kinds
of culinary options found
around the county.
The breast care

youd drive miles
for is right here.
The MedStar Breast Health Program
now offers the skills of fellowship-trained
breast surgeon Patricia Wehner, MD, at
MedStar St. Marys Hospital. Dr. Wehner
treats different types of breast disease,
including cancer, and offers the kind of
care youd expect to find at an academic
medical center, now closer to home.
Shes part of an entire team dedicated
to breast health, providing the latest
treatments and advancements in our
community.
MedStar Womens
Specialty Center
40900 Merchants Lane,
Blair Building
Leonardtown, MD
Call 855-546-1164 to
schedule an appointment.
Patricia Wehner, MD
Fellowship-Trained Breast Surgeon
Board-Certified General Surgeon
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Community
The County Times
Calendar
September Month Long

Angel Wings & Things Sales
St. Michaels School Angel Wings &
Things Thrift Store (16562 Three Notch
Rd., Ridge)- Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. and Sundays:10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The thrift store, Angel Wings &
Things, at St. Michaels Church/School
is celebrating its one year anniversary
throughout September with fabulous
specials every weekend. Each time
you shop at the store, you will receive
a chance to win a cash bash ticket,
value of $75. Two winners will be drawn
on Sunday, Sept. 27th at noon.(The
cash bash will be held at the fairgrounds on Oct. 24 and the grand prize
is $100,000.)Upcoming thrift store
specials are: 75% off toys, baby good
and sports gear. This includes bikes,
golf clubs, snow/water boards, skate
and other fun items. $5 Fill-a-Bag with
clothes and shoes. $1 for all CDs and
DVDs. Donations are accepted on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All
proceeds go to St. Michaels Schools
tuition assistance program.
Yellow Door Art Studios Art Exhibit
Yellow Door Art Studios (22795 Washington St., Leonardtown)- Always Open
Carole Purcell and Priscilla Catterton
are exhibiting a range of watercolor and
acrylic paintings at the community art
gallery. Exhibition runs: Sept. 4 to Sept.
26th. For more information, visit www.
yellowdoorartstudios.com.
Skilled Artists and Crafters Wanted for
Shop
Craft Guild Shop (26005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown)- Wednesday
through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Sunday; noon to 5 p.m.
The Craft Guild of St. Marys County
is looking for skilled artists and crafters to join the cooperative of juried
members who volunteer their time to
operate the shop. The Guild is looking
for a variety of local handmade items,
including refinished furniture, to continue its tradition of promoting artists
and American-made products. As the
holiday season approaches, this is an
ideal opportunity to sell your creations.
On Wednesdays through Saturdays (10
a.m. 5 p.m.) and Sundays (12 p.m.
5 p.m.), interested artists and crafters can bring in four handmade items,
for each type of art and/or craft, to be
judged to see if they fit the venue of the
shop. For more information, please call
301-997-1644.
Bingo Every Saturday Mother Catherine Academy
Mother Catherine Academy (33883
Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville) Every
Saturday; doors open at 5 p.m., Early
Birds start at 6:30 p.m., regular games
start at 7 p.m.
$10 admission (includes one regular book). Progressive Money Ball
and door prizes. Concessions include
weekly specials along with regulars
pizza, cheeseburgers, hamburgers, hot
dogs and fries. Pull Tabs $1000 payouts
with some having multiple winners.
Down lines and 3 Balls! Instant winning
Pull Tabs $500. Jackpot in 54 numbers

or less $1000 (Progressive - $100 added each week). Consolation $500. Winner Take All Special. Call 301-884-3165
for more information. Visit our website
www.mothercatherine.org for Jackpot
and Moneyball update.
Thursday, Sept. 24
Little Minnows
Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 10 to 11
a.m.
Theme is Migrations! Birds migrate
all over the world, and some of them
come right back to the museum. A program for children age 3 to 5 and their
caregivers. Fee is $5, members free.
Preregistration suggested. Call 410326-2042 ext. 41.
St. Marys County Fair
St. Marys County Fairground- 3 p.m.
Gates open at 3 p.m., exhibit buildings open at 4 p.m. A 4-H horse drill
team performance and mini-horse are
featured. The carnival will feature a one
price ticket event this evening. Check
the website for the complete program.
Visit www.smcfair.somd.com.
Food at Sea in 1812
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
(10515 Mackall Rd., St Leonard)- 7 p.m.
Have you ever eaten Lobscouse or
Dandyfunk? Join Simon Spalding as
he explains the culinary practices of
the worlds navies and merchant ships
in the early 19th century, with fascinating details of how food was preserved,
prepared, and consumed aboard sailing ships of the era.
The lecture will be held at the Maryland
Archaeological
Conservation
Laboratory (MAC Lab) at 7 p.m., at
(JPPM). The lecture is free and open
to the public. For lecture details or additional information on other JPPM
events, visit www.jefpat.org, call 410586-8501 or email jef.pat@maryland.
gov.
Friday, Sept. 25
Horse Camp for a Day
The Greenwell Foundation (25420
Rosedale Manor Ln., Hollywood)- 8:30
to 3:30 p.m.
Sessions are held on days off from
St. Marys County Public Schools and
the Chesapeake Charter School. Riders will be given challenges whether
they have never ridden a horse at all or
have some experience. Campers will
ride once during the day with a qualified riding instructor. Other activities include a horse-themed craft, a sensory
trail hike, an afternoon snack, a horsethemed activity with a horse such as
paint a horse, braid their mane, give a
horse a bath, etc. Extended care is 3:30
to 5:30pm. Ages 7 to 14. $60 per day.
$10 per day for pm extended care. For
more information, visit www.greenwellfoundation.org.
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar,

please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by
12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
Saturday, Sept. 26
Fall Migration Field Trip
Calvert Cliffs State Park (10540 HG
Trueman Rd., Lusby)- 8 a.m. to noon
Neo-tropical migrants including Warblers, Tanagers, Grosbeaks and other
songbirds should be near their peak.
Good trails through wooded habitat and
along the creek. Take Rt. 2/4 south of
Prince Frederick for about 14 miles and
follow signs to the park. Meet leaders
Judy Ferris and Jan Degeneffe in parking lot. Facilities and fee, 3 mile round
trip. RSVP by the 25thto Judy at jferris11@gmail.comor 410-326-1965.
2015 RiverFest
Historic St. Marys City- 11 a.m. to 4
p.m.
Come celebrate the 2015 RiverFest!
Wade-In with Senator Bernie Fowler
(2 p.m.),Militia Muster,Tall Ships,Live
Music and Dance,Exhibits & Demonstrations,Kayaking, Sailing,Seining, Oyster Tonging,Facepainting &
Pumpkin Painting,Crafts, Artwork, Tee
Shirts,Food & Drinks Available. Free
Admission to the Museum Free Conservation at home booklets and much
more! Event is Rain or Shine. For more
information, visit www.smrwa.org.
1812 Fair and Reenactment
(10515 Mackall Rd., St Leonard)- 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. or 6 to 10 p.m.
Join us for the 1812 Fair and Reenactment, and stay for Tavern Night
and enjoy an array of music, food and
drinks from 6 to 10 p.m. Step back in
time with JPPM as we relive life in the
early 1800s. Spectators will enjoy period-camp life, skirmishes and battle reenactments. This event will also feature
spinning and weaving lessons from the
Calvert Spinners and Weavers, blacksmith demonstrations from Black Forest Artworks, hands-on sewing, knot
tying, and much more. Everyone will
delight in the performance from slack
rope walker and juggler, Signora Bella. There will be childrens games and
activities and musical performances.
Entrance to the 1812 Fair and Reenactment is $3 per person or $10 per car.
Tavern Night is $10 per person, $8 for
Friends members or guests in period
costume. For more information, visit
www.jefpat.org.
Pork Loin and Beef Sandwich Sale
American Legion Post 221 (21690
Coltons Point Rd., Avenue)- 11 a.m. to
4 p.m.
American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich
sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and
BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on
both Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27. Sandwiches will cost
$7 each. Call 301-884-4071 for further
information.
Sunday, Sept. 27
Birding the Fields and Trails of Sotterley Field Trip
Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley

Plantation, Hollywood)- 8 to 11 a.m.
Join us for a fall excursion to this scenic and historic Patuxent River property. Bald Eagles, migrant songbirds and
lingering meadowlarks and sparrows
can be found via Sotterleys trails and
river views. Go to the Sotterley Plantation visitors center parking lot. Leaders are David Moulton and Michael
Patterson. RSVP by the 26thto David
Moulton at moulton.davidh@gmail.com
or 240-278-4473.
Monday, Sept. 28
Zumba at the Dunkirk Fire Department
Dunkirk Fire House (3170 W Ward Rd.,
Dunkirk)- 7 p.m.
This class is Zumba Gold Toning - a
dance/fitness program specifically designed for the beginner that allows you
to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience
is necessary. This class will be held on
the ground floor through the rear parking lot.
Drop in fee is only $5, with greater
discounts on multi-class passes. For
more info, email Zumbabonnie@comcast.net.
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Maryland State Budget Briefing
Bay District Volunteer Fire Department
Social Hall (46900 S Shangri-La Dr.,
Lexington Park)- 11:30 a.m.
The Patuxent Partnership, Southern
Maryland Navy Alliance and St. Marys
County Chamber of Commerce invite
our members and the regional community to a Maryland State Budget Briefing with Secretary David R. Brinkley,
State of Maryland, Department of Budget and Management.
Science for Citizens Oysters in the
Potomac
CBL- Bernie Fowler Lab (142 Williams
St., Solomons)- 7 p.m.
Oysters are iconic of both the Chesapeake Bay and our efforts to restore it
to a healthy state. Efforts have focused
on restoring entire reefs or establishing reserves to restore their ecological
function and to support fisheries. Others have worked in developing aquaculture. An alternative being explored
in the Potomac River is to use waterman cooperatives who buy shares
in an oyster program that will plant
triploid oysters in the river that will be
available for harvest by shareholders
after two years. Could this be the future of the oyster fishery? Come and
hear how CBL scientists are advising
the waterman and the Potomac River
Fisheries Commission on the feasibility
of this approach. All seminars are free
and open to the public. Light snacks
and beverages will be provided. Please
contact Sarah Brzezinski at 410-3267460, or brzezins@umces.edu with any
questions. Additional information and
updates are available at: www.umces.
edu.
The County Times
Zumba Gold-Toning
Sunderland Elementary School (150 C
Jones Rd., Sunderland)- 7 p.m.
This class is Zumba Gold Toning
class - a dance/fitness program specifically designed for the beginner that
allows you to move at your own pace
while working with light weights. No experience is necessary. Come see what
its all about. We have a great group of
ladies who have a blast while growing
stronger with every class. For more information, visit www.zumba.com and
search for the program.
Wednesday, Sept. 30
Collage: In, Around & All Over
Watercolor
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby)- 10
a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join us for this 2-day workshop using your old, unwanted paintings. Bring
any exercises, overworked pieces, or
just color on paper. We will use these
to create a watercolor masterpiece with
collage. Some experience required. Paper available to purchase at class. Registration required. Member Cost: $130.
Nonmember Cost: $140. Materials Fee:
material list; optional paper available
to purchase at class. Instructor: Mary
Blumberg. To register, call 410-3264640. For more information, visit www.
annmariegarden.org.
CSMs Free ESL Orientation Session
Lexington Park Library (21677 F.D.R.
Blvd., Lexington Park, Room A)- 9 a.m.

to noon
The College of Southern Maryland is
offering no-cost and low-cost English
as a Second Language (ESL) Training
for adults in St. Marys County. Courses
begin with basic literacy levels. Instruction includes speaking, understanding,
reading, and writing English in order
to be successful in the workplace and
in the community. Students will be assessed for instruction level at orientation. Free. Pre-register 240-725-5473
or fnelson1@csmd.edu.
Pottery Basics: Early Fall Session
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby)- 6:30
to 9:30 p.m.
Learn a comprehensive skill set for
working in clay. Beginners will learn how
to make simple forms on the wheels as
well as slab construction techniques.
Students with experience will work on
more advanced projects. Each student
comes away with an assortment of pottery that is safe for dishwasher, oven
and microwave. Last class ends with a
raku firing. Need a little extra practice?
Attend the 2 additional open studio
days, Sunday Oct. 25, noon to 4 p.m.
and Saturday Oct. 31 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
No extra charge. Class tuition includes
25 lbs stoneware clay, glazes, and firing fees. Extra clay will be available for
purchase if needed prior to class each
week. Member Cost: $255. Nonmember Cost: $270. Materials Fee: all materials provided, including 25lbs of clay.
Instructor: Sarah Houde. Registration
required. To register, call 410-3264640. For more information, visit www.
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annmariegarden.org.
Thursday, Oct. 1
Quality Street Holiday Appetizers
Cooking Class
Quality Street (41625 Fenwick St.,
Leonardtown)- 6:30 p.m.
Join the instructor Aaron Weiner to
learn how to make Tomato portobello
spinach Napoleon with goat cheese
and balsamic reduction; Bacon spinach
flatbread with garlic shallots bread, tomatoes and caramelized onions; Bacon
wrapped scallops with smoky chipotle
glaze over jalapeno cornbread; Fried
pasta cakes with tomato basil bruschetta topping. Class fee is $65. Class
registration required. For more information, visit www.qualitystreetcatering.
com.
Zumba Gold-Toning
Sunderland Elementary School (150 C
Jones Rd., Sunderland)- 7 p.m.
This class is Zumba Gold Toning
class - a dance/fitness program specifically designed for the beginner that
allows you to move at your own pace
while working with light weights. No experience is necessary. Come see what
its all about. We have a great group of
ladies who have a blast while growing
stronger with every class. For more information, visit www.zumba.com and
search for the program.
Am. Legion Post 221 Meeting
AL Post 221 (21690 Colton Point Rd.,
Avenue)- 8 p.m.
American Legion Post 221 invites all
active duty personnel and veterans to

join us for our monthly meeting on the
first Thursday of each month at 8 p.m.
Visit our website at www.alpost221.
webs.com or e-mail us at alpost221@
netscape.net. Call 301-884-4071 for
more information.
Gutbuster Cheese Steaks
VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd.,
California)- 5:30 p.m.
Ditch the cooking tonight and swing
by the VFW for a delicious Philly Style
Cheese Steak. Choose Steak or Chicken and add mushrooms, peppers, onions, cheese and sauce, we make them
your way! All orders come with fries for
only $8, eat in or take them to go! Open
to the public! For more information, visit
www.vfwpost2632.com.
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HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

A member of the Southern Baptist Convention
8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637
301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627
Senior Pastor Dr. J. Derek Yelton
Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins
Sunday School (all ages)

Sunday Morning Worship
Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study
Wednesday Discipleship Classes
(Adults, youth & Children)
21800 N. Shangri-La, Dr. #8

PO Box 1260
Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-866-5772
Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.
9:15 am
10:30 am
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m.
Friday Men Perfecting Men 7 p.m
METHODIST CHURCH
Hollywood United Methodist Church
24422 Mervell Dean Rd Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-2500
Rev. Sheldon Reese, Pastor

Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m.
All of our services are traditional.
Child care is provided.
Sunday Evening Youth Group
Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available
CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Cecilia Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429

St. Marys City, MD 20686 301-862-4600
Vigil Mass:
4:30 pm Saturday
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Reggie Rice Celebrates

10th Anniversary of
Reggie Rice, D.C.s

Three-Time
Comedy
Magician of the Year
and native of St. Marys
County, will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of his illusion show,
this October at the Great
Mills High School.
His first Delusion
of Illusions show took
place at the Great Mills
High School where he
graduated and Rice will
return for the first time
since for his 10th Anniversary show. The
performance will be a fundraiser for the
Great Mills High School football team
and will be about 90 minutes and two full
acts with assistants, dancing, gymnastics,
comedy and an entire crew to make it run.
I love a full production, I love Cirque
du Soleil, I love magic shows, I love movies, and I love the whole live theatre production value, so I always try to do so
much Its a little piece of me coming
from all aspects of everything that I love.
The show will incorporate some old
tricks from his first performances, new
tricks and new comedy bits. It will also be
the debut of a new illusion, the Washer and
Dryer, which was designed by Rice and
took many years to perfect.
Although Rice has been in magic since
2003, he has been entertaining since the
day he could walk. If he had a chance to
entertain and be in front of people, thats
where he could be found. He was in every single talent show and school play, he
would perform at recess and even in class
where he would stir up a bit of trouble.
He started with magic when he was 19
at Hyperspace as a way to pay off a credit
bill and when manager Kathy Hollyer took
him to his first magic convention, he was
bit by the magic bug.
I had worked on the acting part my
whole life, and then I started to learn
the magic, Rice said.
After the convention he bought props
and started working on his first show.
He began with birthday parties and has
since escalated to doing 100s of shows
a year and attending almost every major
event in the area.
He is also proud to say that he has
opened for Michelle Obama three years
in a row at the Childrens Hospital in
D.C. According to Rice, this is his favorite place to perform and he goes up
there a couple times a month to make
the kids smile. He also does many other
fundraisers and benefits to give back to
those in his community and beyond.
Everyday I love going to work, they
say that if you love your job youll never
have to work a day in your life, and I am
blessed to be able to live my life, live
my dream, its amazing, he said.
Rice takes a lot of inspiration from
big names such as Nathan Burton, Matt
King, Kevin James, Wayne Dobson,
Martin Lawerence, and Steve Harvey.
He has even been called with Will
Smith of magic because

of his abilities to relate
to all audiences from senior centers to corporate
events.
You can always have
something that you
can connect with, with
people, you just have to
look for it and find it, and
thats what magic is all
about, Rice said.
Besides magic, Rice
is widely known for his
bright and colorful outfits. This started during
Rices first year in magic, when magician Jeff
McBride passed along
the advice that magicians always dress
like they are going somewhere better,
later. Rice took this to heart and has been
doing so ever since, and now even feels
uncomfortable not doing so.
For the future, Rice hopes that he will
take his Delusion of Illusions across the
United States and onto cruise ships. He
also hopes to perform in Vegas, the Kennedy Center, and the new MGM.
I plan on stopping at 107, he said.
Rice would like to say that he couldnt
have made it this far without the support
of St. Marys, his incubator as he calls it,
and he says thank you. Reggie would also
like to give a special thanks to Owner Of
HyperSpace Fun Center, manager and
business partner, Kathy Hollyer and to
mentor and friends Tom Vorjohan, Eric
Henning, Joe Romano and Brian Garner.
He would like dedicate this article to his
Dad, Mickey Rice.
The show will be on Oct. 10th at the
Great Mills High School. Doors will open
to the public at 5:30 p.m. and the show
starts at 6 p.m. Advance Tickets are $8
or $10 at the door. For more information,
visit www.reggiericemagic.com or email
infor@reggiericeshow.com.
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Thursday, Sept. 24
Monday, Sept. 28
Mercy Creek
Team Trivia
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd,

Dowell) 6 p.m.

Dowell) 7:30 p.m.
Open Mic Jazz Jam

Eaglewolf Corner Lounge (105
Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro) 8
p.m.
Friday, Sept. 25
Still Standing
Dowell) 8 p.m.
Latrice Carr
Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point
Rd, Piney Point) 7:30 p.m.
Open Mic Night
Saccehetti Music (7 Oxford Way,
Huntingtown) 4 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 26
Karaoke
Applebees (45480 Miramar Way,
California) 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Team Feud
Dowell) 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 30
Open Mic Night
Dowell) 6 p.m.
Lobsters and Country Music
Martinis Lounge (10553 Theodore Green Blvd, White Plains)
6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 1
George Dunn
Dowell) 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 2
By Crista Dockray
Staff Writer
Entertainment
cristadockray@countytimes.net
Sunday, Sept. 27
St. Marys County Fair
St. Marys County Fairground
(Fairground Road, Leonardtown)
9 a.m.
Live Country Music
St. Marys Landing (29935 Three
Notch Rd, Charlotte Hall) 4
p.m.
Mike Starkey
Dowell) 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3
Winefest
Dowell) 8 p.m.
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5. Small amount
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19. A way to inform
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23. Tai language branch
25. Set afire
26. Partridge Familys
actress Susan
27. Canadian flyers
29. Faculties of perception
32. A light two-wheel
carriage
34. Was ___ (looked at)
35. Appear with
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39. Hill (Celtic)
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42. Visualizes
44. Mistake
45. Riding horses
47. Point of purchase

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53. Having negative
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54. Protective visual folds
55. Crystallized calcium
carbonate mineral
57. Beach grains
58. One who presents a
bond for payment
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4. Without (French)
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11. Decomposition
13. Morally base
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William Jefferson Jeff Drury

By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
William Jefferson Jeff Drury, son
of Ignatius Drury and Ann Maria Burroughs (1820 to 1870), was born about
1844. His father, Ignatius Drury was
deceased prior to May 7, 1849 when
his mother, Ann Maria married second,
William Henry Dorsey* (1808 to 1871,
son of William Dorsey and Mary Newton and widower of Rose Ann Greenwell, daughter of Wilfred and Sarah
Greenwell) in Baltimore where the family lived in 1850. They returned to St.
Marys County by 1860.
Prior to 1866, Jeff married Margaret
Gatton, born 1846, daughter of Thomas
Gatton and Mary Ann Carroll. Over the
course of the next 22 years this couple
had 13 children.
It appears that Jeff liked to drink and
gamble. The July 2, 1885 edition of the
St. Marys Beacon reported Free Fight.
If reports be true, a dull knife was the

only reason why a homicide was not the
result of a free fight at Indian Bridge
Store last Saturday night. A dispute
over cards was the cause of an affray
during which Jeff Drury cut Loo
Turner** about the throat and stomach
and was with difficulty prevented from
killing him. A legal investigation will,
we learn, soon be had.
Sometimes events such as this will
bring people to their senses, but that
does not appear to have happened in the
case of Jeff Drury.
Jeff Drury drowned on Saturday
night last while returning home from
the store at the Indian Bridge Mill. He
boarded a small boat to paddle over the
pond. The following morning he was
missing. The boat, his hat, and other articles were found but his body was not
found. He was intoxicated when he left
the store. (St. Marys Beacon, Nov. 24,
1888).
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Wanderings
of an Aimless Mind
The Divorce
Projects
By Shelby Opperman
Contributing Writer
I so look forward to receiving my magazines each month. I feel like it is my one
true vice. Okay, okay, yes I like my wine
when I can have it too. I especially love receiving magazines in the fall season. What
beautiful covers and tempting recipes and
crafts to try, and I actually do try many of
the recipes and projects. Better Homes and
Gardens will always be my favorite and I
still miss the folksy, yet sage column that
used to appear on the back page across
from the back cover; The Man Next Door
by Burton Hillis, whose real name was
William E. Vaughan. Come to think of
it, my column is in the same spot. I am
a back page kind of girl I guess. William
E. Vaughans column and, of course, Erma
Bombecks writings were my inspiration
and my comfort zone as a young girl.
After William Vaughans death in 1977,
Better Homes and Gardens back page feature went through many different lay-outs
until a few years ago when they introduced
the I did it column. Now I look forward
to reading it and seeing what other amateur DIYers are accomplishing, and it is a
lot. However, my husband and I do not call
what we create amateur DIY projects. We
refer to them as Divorce Projects. Maybe
you are lucky and you are able to amiably
work on a household project with your
spouse. We cannot do that. It may start out
with all the best intentions, but about an
hour in and someone is trying to leave the
project, or slamming a door, or crying (that
would be me). And you may say, Well if
this has only happened to you all once then
what is the big deal? Oh, we have put together many things it is a big deal. Many
of my tears, and some blood, are forever a
part of our projects.
I guess the first project was not long
after we were married and not long after
we bought my Amish built workshop. An
armoire was purchased to hold my artwork
and restoration projects unfortunately it

was not store to workshop ready. This
was a kit which made no sense. This is
also where I first found out that my husband would not read or use printed directions, and if his spouse read them and
pointed out that he forgot a step or a screw
then said husband would get rather gruff
and say, not too kindly, that I could put
it together with my directions myself. I
think those were the first tears. You have
to remember that we only were married
14 years ago and I was just beginning
pre-menopause.
Our next project went pretty smoothly
once my husband saw my vision. I wanted curving trails put through the copse
of trees in front of our house. It worked
because I thought it and he mowed and
cleared the trails. I was a sidelines helper. My next vision however was more of
a battle. We live in the typical split foyer
with the wrought iron railing, which separates the living room from you or your
furniture careening down to the bottom
of the steps. I envisioned a three-foot tall
bookshelf with the shelves facing the steps
and bead board facing the living room. My
hope was for all the small photo frames
and awards to be in the shelves therefore
leaving the living room clutter free, and
that is exactly what it turned out to be. But
tearing out railing and building a 3 feet by
12 feet set of shelves and trim is never as
easy as it seems. I still love it and have yet
to get those tear stains to disappear.
The closest we ever came to getting a
real divorce over a divorce project was
putting a corner shower in our downstairs
bathroom for my Mother-in-law. I carefully read out directions, helped drill things,
hold things, and everything was going
along fine. We got it partially installed,
and then realized everything was backwards and had to restart the entire project.
Of course it was my fault for reading the
directions wrong, but I still say it was listener error and stubbornness on knowing
his way was right.
All of this came to mind because my
husband has a project or two in mind, like
re-doing the upstairs bathroom, and putting a small shed on our front side yard.
Should I stock up on Kleenex now, get earplugs? Maybe you could invite me to lunch
and I can stay for a few days. Or maybe
you have a project I could help you with
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to:
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As real estate prices continue to
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country, especially as markets remain
hampered by tight inventory levels.
As a result, more and more Americans
are choosing to renovate their current
homes instead of relocating. In fact,
some forecasts predict that 2015 renovation spending could exceed the record of $324 billion set during the peak
of last decades housing boom. While
the hunt for more square footage can
be challenging, homeowners shouldnt
feel like a costly second story or complete addition are the only options.
Here are five great ways to create or
optimize space in your existing home.
1. Finish an unfinished basement. A
basement renovation can hold limitless
potential and increase the resale value
or income potential of your home. Think
about the possibilities: a home theater,
office, spare bedroom, basement apartment or recreation room. The key to doing it successfully is to focus on whats
behind the walls, especially since moisture is a common issue in basements.
Choosing the right insulation is critical.
Look for products that are vapor permeable, dimensionally stable and mold and
moisture resistant. Many contractors
use Roxul Comfortboard IS semi-rigid
sheathing board paired with Comfortbatt batt insulation to combat thermal
bridging and protect against mold and
mildew growth. An added benefit of
this type of mineral wool insulation is
that its also fire-resistant to 2,150 F.
For interior walls and ceilings, Safe n
Sound insulation is ideal because of its
ability to absorb noise and indoor traffic sounds, ensuring your newfound
space is a peaceful one.

2. Create a more open-concept feel with
light and color. If your home wasnt
blessed with towering windows, installing French doors and pot lights can
encourage light to travel more freely,
creating the illusion of space. Likewise,
choosing a paint color for walls, trim
and moldings that is lighter and cooler
in tone (think soft grays or blues) will
help to reflect light and give the room a
more open feel.
3. Remove non-load-bearing walls.
Homeowners have the opportunity
to rethink the layout of their home by
removing non-load-bearing walls. Removing structurally unnecessary walls
can make your whole home feel larger,
improve flow, lighting and the function
of your home.
4. Convert your garage into usable living or work space. For many homeowners, the garage becomes an overflow
room for storage and is often a walkin headache. Convert your garage (or a
portion of it) into another living space,
guest bedroom or home office. Install
carpet and quality thermal insulation
such as Roxul Comfortbatt to block outdoor noise and keep in warmth.
5. Choose furniture and accessories
carefully. Adopt a minimalists eye. Begin looking around your home for furniture or accessories that overwhelm the
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choosing low-profile or small-scale
furniture for rooms with less square
footage. Dual-purpose items, such as
ottomans with storage chests inside, are
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The Beautiful Apartments Of Wildewood Have So Much To Offer!
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Call today to see how we can help you find the

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DIRECTIONS: RT 235 (THREE NOTCH ROAD)

TURN AT PANERA ONTO OLD ROLLING ROAD,
MAKE LEFT ON LAUREL GLEN ROAD, WE ARE ON THE LEFT
22760 Laurel Glen Road California, Md 20619

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