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Thursday, October 29, 2015The County Times2COVER STORY

Local News 4

Cops & Courts 11

Letters 12

Feature 13

Obituaries 14

Education 18

Community 19

Library Calendar 21

Business 23

Community Calendar 24

Church Directory 25

Entertainment 26

Games 27

Classifieds 28

Business Directory 29

Contributing Writers 30

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Thursday, October 29, 2015The County Times4 Local News

The College of Southern Maryland welcomed members of the community and local representatives to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new campus in Hughesville.

CSM Breaks Ground on New Campus

Photo courtesy of Linda Gottfried

By Guy LeonardStaff Writer

The county’s Planning Commission approved a concept site plan for a new Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad building on Route 235 at Monday night’s regular meeting, with the ca-veat that planning staff coordinate with the State Highwy Administration over questions about accelration and decel-eration lanes and a break in the traffic median for emergency vehicles mergin-ing onto northbound Three Notch Road.

The new building will be just over

20,000 square feet in size on an eight-acre parcel in the Hollywood Town Center, and will include an events hall.

The vacant parcel is located north of the current rescue squad location in the 24000 block of Three Notch Road and will be located on the western side of the road.

The design is still subject to final ap-proval by the Planning Commission and then again by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County.

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Hollywood Rescue Squad Building Gets

First Approval

Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller CSM President Brad Gottfried


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Consignments being accepted - Call now! For pictures, terms and more information go to:

www.FarrellAuctionService.com 301-904-3402

Antiques ▪ Collectibles ▪ Longaberger Items Dolls ▪ Furniture ▪ Roseville ▪ New/Used

Tools ▪ Advertising Memorabilia Much more – items being consigned daily!

Personal Property ▪ Business Liquidations ▪ Benefits ▪ Farm Equipment ▪ Livestock ▪

Bankruptcy ▪ Storage Units ▪ Consignments

New Items!

St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds 42455 Fairgrounds Rd – Leonardtown, MD (5 miles south of Leonardtown, located off of Route 5) Saturday – Nov. 2, 2015 - 9 AM

Equipment , tools and other quality items now being accepted for our Farm and Country Auction – DEC 5th, 2015!

CSM presents “Your Career Starts Now!” with speaker Chaz Pitts-Kyser from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Nov. 19. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, BI 103, 8730 Mitch-ell Rd., La Plata. In this interactive session, dynamic writer and speaker Chaz Pitts-Ky-

ser will share key strategies on successfully marketing yourself for career success. Meet and greet to follow. Refreshments. Free. 301-934-7569, [email protected], www.csmd.edu/careerservices.

Press Release

CSM Presents Career Discussion with Chaz Pitts-Kyser

Back in 1945, Congress designated the first week in October as National Employ the Phys-ically Handicapped Week. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed its name to National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County continued the tradition by is-suing a National Disability Awareness Month proclamation for St. Mary’s County during its weekly business meeting.

The commissioners recognize individuals with disabilities are an untapped resource and are among those experiencing the highest un-employment rate at 16.8 percent of any group in Maryland. “Employers can enhance and bring diversity to their businesses and work-places by creating equal career opportunities and practices in addition to hiring qualified individuals with disabilities,” said Commis-

sioner Todd Morgan (4th District.)The U.S. Department of Labor’s theme for

this year’s observance, which celebrates 70 years of Disability Employment Awareness Month, is “My disability is one part of who I am.” The goal is to raise awareness about dis-ability employment issues, honor the many diverse contributions of America's workers with disabilities, and convey that advancing disability employment is much more than just hiring; it is about creating a continuum of inclusion.

The commissioners urge county citizens to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities which reaffirm the dedication to create equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Press Release

Commissioners Celebrate National Disability Awareness Month

Thursday, October 29, 2015 7The County Times Local News

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LAST DAY IS SATURDAY!

KIDS, SHOW UP IN YOUR HALLOWEEN COSTUME AND GET $2.00 OFF GENERAL ADMISSION! Watch some fantastic Country Line Dancers

under the pavilion at 2 P.M. Sit back and enjoy the sounds of Bluegrass Music on the farm from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M.

Celebrate Halloween, Chesapeake Country Cruizers and Bluegrass Music

October 31st (Saturday)

Oysters – A Southern Maryland Tradition

By Skylar BroomeContributing Writer

From the time colonists first sailed up the Chesapeake Bay, there’s been one particular harvest that has separat-ed Maryland from the rest; and that is oysters. St. Mary’s Oyster Festival took place from Saturday, Oct. 17 to Sunday, Oct. 18. There was tent after tent lined up along the streets of the Leonardtown Fairgrounds, each filled with vendors showing off their goods. The smell of oysters lingered in the air no matter

where you would go, and food could be found just around the corner. Live music played from the pavilion all afternoon long while several art guilds put together exhibits and craft shows. Admission was $5 both days.

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Photos by Skylar Broome

Ambitious chefs remain hunched over their dishes in the kitchen, all eager to be winners of the 34th annual oyster cook-off.

Oysters took on every form at the festival; fried, plain, stewed, you name it.

By Crista DockrayStaff Writer

Go on an adventure with Bow Wow, a new children’s book character created by Kathy Leypoldt.

Leypoldt, a first time author and a St. Mary’s County resident, wrote, il-lustrated, and self-published “Bye, Bye, Bow Wow” as a Christmas gift to her five granddaughters and one grandson, last year.

“In looking for something for little boys, I couldn’t find an equivalent to the abundance there is for little girls, so it just sort of kicked off an inspiration in me,” said Leypoldt about the start of her children’s book idea.

She also wanted it to be a legacy and a lasting memory.

The 25-page book, which took only four consecutive hours for Leypoldt to write, is about a little dog, Bow Wow, who is left at home during the day. He feels lonely and longs to go outside. He eventually falls out the open bathroom window and finds himself on the outside of his fence. He then goes on adventure around town meeting new people and smelling new things. After he is home and his adventure is over, he learns that home is where he is the happiest and where he is meant to be.

“The intention is for children that read this to emphasize with the feelings of the little dog, that they themselves would be experiencing,” said Leypoldt. The book is aimed for parents reading

to their children and for first readers. The book will be brought to The

Guadalajara International Book Fair in Mexico on Nov. 28 to Dec. 6. Leypoldt’s new publisher, Litfire, chose it for the book fair. They book sits in the 10 per-cent chosen from around 80 books that were in the running.

Leypoldt expects big things to come from the fair and the international exposure.

Limited edition paperback copies of “Bye, Bye, Bow Wow” will be sold at the Home Grown Farm Market on Sat-urday Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The books will be $19.99 and only 20 signed copies will be available. “Bye, Bye, Bow Wow” is available online at Am-azon, Barnes and Noble, and the pub-lisher’s site, AuthorHouse. In the near future, the book will be available online on the new publisher’s website for a less expensive price.

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“Bye, Bye, Bow Wow: An Adventure”

Photo taken by Crista Dockray


Leonardtown Celebrates Halloween

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Mark Your Calendar!

WentWorth’s ChristMas shop open house previeWFridaY, saturdaY & sundaY, nov. 13th, 14th, 15th

Over 300 children dressed for Halloween brought their par-ents and pets to the Leonardtown Square on Saturday, October 24 for Trick-or-Treating at local busi-nesses, face painting with artists from Maryland Wine & Design/Art Buzz Kids and the return of the SMAWL Pet Costume Contest. Everyone is encouraged to cast their vote for the best-dressed pet by going to the St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League Facebook page and liking their favorites. Other non-profits including the Leonar-dtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, and the St. Mary’s County Board of Elections also participated to give out candy as well as provide information about their organizations. The Commis-sioners of Leonardtown would like to thank all of the local small busi-nesses and non-profits who gave their time and hundreds of dollars worth of treats to help make this annual Halloween event a fun, safe experience for kids!

Many thanks to Maryland Wine & Design/Art Buzz Kids and their artists who had a long 2-1/2 hours of face painting.

This family took advantage of the scary pirate ship that SMAWL brought along as the background for photos in their pet costume contest.

Visiting from out of Town, Mermaid Princess Lydia stopped by Trick-or-Treat in a costume made by her mom, Christy.

An estimated 300 children came out for treats provided by the local businesses and non-profits like the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, who also brought a fire engine with them.

Photos courtesy of Maria Fleming


The annual Health Fair will offer a variety of activities, health screenings and exhibits aimed at promoting a healthy balance of the mind, body, and spirit; an overall feeling of well being--for all ages.

Health FairThe Way To Wellness

Southern Maryland Higher Education Center 44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619

Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor and the Department of Aging & Human Services.

For more information call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050 or visit the Department of Aging & Human Services website at stmarysmd.com/aging

Friday, October 30, 2015 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

…. Over 80 vendors, other free screenings, health checks and tons of giveaways!!!!

RITA B’S CATERING Lunch & Snacks Available For Purchase HEALTH SERVICES

INCLUDE:• Skin Cancer Screening • Hearing Screening • Depression Screening • Balance & Falls Screening • Body Mass Index Screening • Vision Screening• Flu Inoculations

(Medicare card holders should bring their cards; a $20 payment, by cash or check is required from those not eligible for Medicare.)

FREE ADMISSION SHREDDER TRUCK

from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Uniformed personnel will safely place your sensitive documents in their state of the art mobile shredding truck. You can witness the destruction and they will provide a certificate of destruction for your records.

No need to remove paper clips, binder clips or staples. Each person will be limited to two boxes,

and is responsible for disposing of their own boxes, trash bags, etc. The shredder truck can’t

accommodate these items. No binders accepted.

EXPIRED PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION COLLECTION

PROVIDED BY THE ST. MARY’S COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEAll non-prescription over the counter medications, prescription medications,

in addition to pills, liquids, ointments and lotions, will be accepted.

Like the Facebook page for a chance to win prizes, and find out the latest information

related to the Health Fair!www.facebook.com/

WaytoWellnessSt.Marys


St. Mary’s Ryken Hosts “These Shining Lives”B

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Super Basket 16th Annual Charlotte Hall Rotary ClubSuper Holiday Basket Bingo to Benefit

Stephen’s FundHelping Special Needs Children & Families

Sunday, November 1, 2015Doors Open 12:30 PM • Early Birds 1:30 PM • Regular Games 2 PM

Hollywood Fire Department Social Hall

For more information or reservations for 6 or more please callShirley at 240-298-3885 or [email protected]

No children permitted unless they have their own ticket and are accompanied by an adult. This Basket Bingo is in no way affiliated or endorsed by the Longaberger® Company,

though the prizes to be won are genuine Longaberger® Baskets.

5 DOOR PRIZES • 5 SPECIALSPULL TABS FOR BASKETS

All regular game baskets & early birds will be filled with Longaberger products or baskets

Call or email Shirley to be included in the drawing to win the 2015 Christmas Basket

The group leader with the most reservations will win the Pie Basket signed by the Longaberger family

$20/20 Regular Games - $5 Extra Game Packet - 5 EB - $1 Each

5 Specials - $1 Each

These Shining Lives to be performed by St. Mary’s Ryken (SMR) students on Friday, Nov. 6; Saturday, Nov. 7; and Sunday, Nov. 8. The performances are open to the public.

Shows begin at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. In addition, there will be a 3 p.m. matinee performance on Sunday. All performances will be held in the Ro-muald Hall Theater on the lower campus. Tickets can be purchased online at www.smrhs.org. The lobby will open for ticket sales one hour before show time. Tick-ets prices are $12 for adults and $7 for students. St. Mary’s Ryken is at 22600 Camp Calvert Rd., Leonardtown, Md., 20650.

The performance is recommended for ages 12 and up. Overall, this play is ap-propriate for teens and adults. Some of

the subject areas are mature for younger children.

“These Shining Lives” is written by Melanie Marnich.

St. Mary’s Ryken is a Catholic, coedu-cational, college preparatory high school community operated under the Xave-rian Brothers’ sponsorship dedicated to academic excellence and individualized student growth. Students come from many different counties across the re-gion including Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, King George, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s. Each year, approximately 99% of graduates go to college, and the Class of 2015 earned $17 million in col-lege scholarships. To learn more, visit smrhs.org.

Press Release

All St. Mary’s County Government Administrative Offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. County Government of-fices will re-open Thursday, Nov. 12.

The St. Andrews Landfill, six (6) Con-venience Centers and St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) will be open and operate for normal business hours on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11 however the SSTAP will not operate. The Landfill,

Convenience Centers, STS System and the SSTAP will operate normally the day before and day after the observed holiday.

All St. Mary’s County Library branch-es and Department of Aging and Human Services Senior Activity Centers will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11 and there will also be no Meals on Wheels deliveries.

Press Release

St. Mary’s County Government Operations for Veterans Day


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Cops & Courts

41650 COURT HOUSE DRIVE, SUITE 301 • P.O. BOX 288LEONARDTOWN, MARYLAND 20650

PHONE: 301-475-5150 • FAX: 301-475-6909

LAW OFFICE OF

DANIEL A. M. SLADE, L.L.C.

LOKER BUILDING

PNC Bank Robbery Suspect Charged


A man accused of using a hot knife to singe his victim earlier this month remains in cus-tody at the county’s detention center.

Police say that on Oct. 20 the victim in the case awoke to find John Devonte Gale loom-ing over him with a hot knife which he used to singe his skin on his chest and on his left forearm.

The victim in the case told police that Gale, 21, asked him “Are you going to snitch?”

The victim said “no” but Gale allegedly burned him with the knife again.

The victim told police he believed that Gale had heated the knife using some kind

of torch, according to police reports filed in county Dis-trict Court.

Charging documents stated that Gale might have assaulted the vic-tim in an effort to si-lence him from talking to police about a theft case Gale was believed to be involved in.

Gale was charged with first-and-second-degree assault and faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted of the first-degree assault count.

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Investigators with the State Fire Marshal’s Office say that a blaze which consumed a house in Mechanicsville was intentionally set.

The vacant home located on Shoreview Drive was found in flames Sunday night at about 8:20 p.m. by a neighbor, law officers stated, and took nearly 20 minutes to extin-guish once firefighters arrived on scene.

About 35 firefighters from six differ-ent departments, including Mechanicsville, Hughesville, Benedict, Hollywood, Bel Alton and the 7th District responded.

Fire investigators say that the fire was set in the front interior area of the home.

The home was entirely destroyed by the fire, investigators said, and the total damage to the structure was $75,000.

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Police say that a confidential informant who called law officers days after the robbery at the PNC Bank in Charlotte Hall two weeks ago helped identify the suspect involved.

Troy D. Wertz, 40, of the District has been charged with the bank robbery and remains incarcerated at the county detention center in Leonardtown.

He was been charged with armed robbery, first-degree assault, use of a handgun in com-mission of a felony and theft of an amount less than $1,000.

After the robbery of Oct. 15, in which Troy is alleged to have threatened to use a handgun without actually displaying one, police were able to apprehend him in the District.

Wertz was taken into custody Oct. 23 and extradited to St. Mary’s County.

According to charging documents filed against Wertz in county District Court, the defendant had recently been released from a 21-year prison sentence after being convicted of attempted murder and malicious wounding of a victim using a firearm.

Law officers have not divulged how much money Wertz is alleged to have stolen from the bank heist but the charges show it was likely not a large amount.

Wertz is alleged to have entered the bank, dressed in black and sporting a band-aid across the bridge of his nose, at about 9 a.m. and demanded money before fleeing the premises.

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Suspect Held In Knife Assault

Mechanicsville Fire Called Arson

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Letters to the Editor

Improved by premises known as 22692 Fairview Drive, Bushwood, Maryland 20618.

By virtue of the power and authority con-tained in a Purchase Money Mortgage from Breton M. Anderson, dated March 7, 2003, and recorded in Liber 1957 at folio 618, and a Modification Agreement, dated June 15, 2006, and recorded in Liber 2799 at folio 516, among the Land Records at ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Maryland, upon default and request for sale, the undersigned Personal Representative of the Estate of Margaret D. Warren will offer for sale at public auction at 41605 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland on November 13, 2015 at 11 a.m., all that property described in said Purchase

Money Mortgage and Modification Agree-ment as follows:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATE IN THE SEVENTH (7TH) ELECTION DISTRICT OF ST. MARY’S COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOTS NUMBERED TWENTY-SIX (26), TWENTY-SEVEN (27), AND TWEN-TY-EIGHT (28), BLOCK NUMBERED FORTY-NINE (49) OF LONGVIEW BEACH AND RECORDED AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF ST. MARY’S COUNTY, MARYLAND IN PLAT LIBER 1 AT FOLIO 90. THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING KNOWN AS NO. 22692 FAIRVIEW DRIVE, BUSHWOOD, MARYLAND 20618. The property is im-proved by a dwelling.

The property will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to conditions, restric-tions, easements, encumbrances and agree-ments of record affecting the property, if any, with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $3,000.00 in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Personal Representa-tive or her designee may determine, in her or his sole discretion, is required at the time of sale. If the mortgagee is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price must be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratifica-tion of the sale by the Circuit Court for ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8% per annum from the date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Personal Representative, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the mortgagee and/or servicer. If payment

of the balance does not occur within fifteen (15) days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, in-cluding sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Per-sonal Representative is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Personal Representative or the Estate of Margaret D. Warren. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the prop-erty. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss of the property immediately after the sale.

Yvonne Dixon, Personal Representa-tive of the Estate of Margaret D. Warren, by virtue of an instrument recorded in the Land Records of ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Maryland.

Law Office of Isaac H. Marks, Sr., LLC, 11785 Beltsville Drive, Suite 150, Cal-verton, MD 20705, (301) 572-7391.

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE

The Commissioners of Leonardtown are currently accepting bids to perform street sweeping services within the corporate limits of Leonardtown. Ap-proximately 12.65 miles of municipal streets will be included in the contract. The bid will be for a three year contract with two 1-year options.

Interested bidders may obtain bid materials from the Town office, located at 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonard-town, MD, or by calling (301) 475-9791 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

A pre-bid conference will be held

on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at the Town office. Sealed bids will be accepted until Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at which time the bids will be a publicly opened and read.

The Commissioners of Leonardtown reserve the right to reject any and all bids and proposals, and accept any pro-posal deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.

By Authority:Laschelle McKayTown Administrator

COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWNREQUEST FOR BID

STREET SWEEPING SERVICES

Sandie JohnsonProud Owner

Helping Your Loved Ones

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It has been reported that a Hollywood woman is taking exception to a state po-lice investigation of a trooper pointing his weapon at her. It is ironic that the incident occurred at almost the exact place that “Yogi”, the lawnmower man, was struck and killed by another state trooper. The investigation of that incident was another travesty to justice. The old adage , “if it looks like a duck, and walks like a duck, it is most likely a duck”, immediately came to my mind when I read about woman’s complaint. It is remarkable that there are so many similarities to both incidents.

In both cases the incident took place after dark; the location of both incidents is virtually the same; the troopers were both in unmarked vehicles; both “inves-tigations” were done in house and not by the internal affairs unit which normally investigates alleged police misconduct; in Yogi’s case the physical evidence at the scene and the investigative report in

no way added up and now the statements of two people who say they saw and heard the same thing are ignored and the trooper’s ac-count prevails; the recording equipment that records police phone calls and radio trans-missions for the Leonardtown police barrack mysteriously was not working in either case; and both investigations have every appear-ance of a cover up.

I have always been a staunch supporter of law enforcement and was quick to give po-lice officers the benefit of the doubt. Based on what I have seen locally and what has been reported nationally I now have no con-fidence that the system is honest or fair and I no longer trust law enforcement to equally and honestly enforce the law. You would think that the police leadership would at least try to make things look objective by allowing normal investigative units do their job or even let the Sheriffs Department in-vestigate a state police incident and visa ver-sa. The outcome would likely be no differ-ent but at least it would give the appearance of objectivity.

There are some differences in the two cas-es. The magnitude of the two incidents don’t compare since Yogi, a fiercely independent

veteran war hero, is dead and the woman just faces traffic violations and whatever else the police can dream up. In Yogi’s case the trooper was reported to be wrongfully speeding and Mr. Fritz from the other branch of law enforcement, the State’s Attorney’s Office, intervened immediately after the ac-cident and came to the trooper’s defense be-fore any investigation was completed.

Most people believe that in many ways our country has gone astray. Not being able to trust law enforcement is one more step in the wrong direction and as history has shown that this can be a precursor to more bad things to come. Another investigation should be done to determine why the record-ing equipment at the Leonardtown state po-lice barracks mysteriously fails to operate when a trooper is involved in a controversy. Every time I ride down Mervell Dean Road I think of Yogi and why I should not trust law enforcement. Now I’ll hear ducks quacking as well.

Sincerely,

David RyanHollywood, Md.

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Business owners and elected leaders alike will soon begin to focus on putting the south-ern portion of the county on a more vibrant economic footing with a plan to boost tour-ism and economic development. But those same stakeholders know it won’t be easy to turn the beautiful but underutilized area around.

Numerous attempts in the last few years to bring South County businesses together to find new ways to improve their conditions have failed, and many businesses have either closed their doors or remain vacant to this day.

There are some significant success stories, though, and those entrepreneurs have staked their fortunes on the natural beauty South County affords to bring in tourist dollars.

Chris Kaselemis, the county’s Department of Economic Development director, said in at least one sense South County was successful with wedding parties and tourists choosing to visit.

Point Lookout State Park also made a fine destination, he said, since it was one of the most heavily used parks in the whole state.

The problem was, according to Kaselemis, that once toursits got to South County there was little to keep them there for one or two days.

In essence there was a dearth of activities, lodging and restaurants.

Vastly increased business and chain res-taurant activity on Route 235 in California had an affect on South County, he said, drain-ing dollars away from it, but businesses in the more rural portion of the county had to learn to view that as an opportunity rather than a hindrance.

“They have to reinvest and step up their game,” Kaselemis said of South County busi-nesses. “You have to figure out what you can offer that chains don’t.

“Chain restaurants show locally owned ones that they have to step up their game.”

Commissioner Todd Morgan, who rep-resents part of South County, lamented the closure of several locally owned seafood res-taurants that in times past drew significant crowds for fresh marine bounty.

What’s worse, he said, was just getting a business started in South County often re-sulted in failure.

“It’s a dead zone,” Morgan said. “There are a bunch of different issues.”

A lack of public water and sewer there meant there was precious little infrastructure

to get larger businesses to relocate or new ones to start up. Also there were plots of land that just would not perk for wells or septic systems.

And critical area laws — state mandates that restrict heavy development in the 1,000 foot zone from the shoreline — stopped many businesses that want to capitalize on the natural beauty of the watershed before they could start.

The focus, he said, had to be on bolster-ing the home-grown tourism and hospitality industry to ensure there were enough activi-ties and beds to keep tourists occupied for a critical few days to harvest enough dollars.

“The problem is getting enough people down there and giving them something to do,” Morgan said. “Right now if you draw people down there, there’s no place to stay.”

The county is currently developing a tour-ism and hospitality master plan with a special focus on revitalizing South County with a dedicated strategy all its own.

But some entrepreneurs have found ways to stay prosperous even in the tough condi-tions by finding a niche and deftly under-standing the local market.

At St. James Deli, owner David Thomas said his business had struggled for years and a popular restaurant under different owners who leased his property next door ultimately

had to shut down.Knowing the risks of spending capital to

reinvest, he and his wife Sherry Thompson did it anyway and reaped the rewards.

“It was risky but after we remodeled we saw three times the number of customers coming in,” Thomas said, lamenting that oth-ers chose not to reinvest in their properties.

He sees a healthy stream of tourists come and go, and many are impressed with the beauty of South County.

Those same tourists, he said, can’t un-derstand the lack of vibrant businesses and destinations.

“They are shocked there’s not a lot down here,” Thomas said.

George Johnson, owner of the Chicken Scratch supply store in Park Hall, said his success has been to capitalize on a cap-tive market and diversify the nature of their business.

In the front of their store for sale are all kinds of crafts from local makers and in the back are a variety of homestead products for livestock and farming still in demand locally.

“It can be tough,” Johnson said of continu-ing to do business there. “But we offer some-thing pretty much everyone needs.

“That helps bring customers in.”Residents there would have to go to Char-

lotte Hall or Hollywood to get many of the

products they sell at Chicken Scratch, he said.Johnson said the county could do more to

help advertise small businesses there, since the costs were often prohibitive.

But the real question was one of luring tourists.

“We need to give them a reason to come south,” Johnson said.

Phil Langley, captain of a charter fishing boat, said that perhaps one of the biggest ob-stacles South County businesses had to face was themselves.

He said that tourists often came expecting great things but were not impressed.

“Good news travels fast but bad news travels faster,” Langley said. “We need to get back to basics, we need to get back to what we were known for.”

That means more fresh seafood restau-rants, more comfortable lodging and an ex-perience tourists won’t forget.

To that end South County businessses had to do a better job of working together.

“We need to do a better job of networking, not just here, but the whole county,” Langley said. “There’s a lot of opportunity in South County, we need to work together and help each other.”

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Thursday, October 29, 2015The County Times14 ObituariesThe County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes

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Mary Genevieve Berry, 83Mary Genevieve Berry,

passed away peacefully at the age of 83 surrounded by her loving family at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital on Wednes-day, Oct. 21. Born on Dec. 9, 1931 in Leonardtown, Md., she was the first of six children to the late Jeremiah and Catherine Cutchem-ber. She was educated through the Cardinal Gibbons Institute High School in Ridge, Md. Genevieve was a long time member of St. George’s Catholic Church of Valley Lee, Md. She worked as a cook at Harry Lundeberg School of Piney Point, Md. and later worked for the President of St. Mary’s College of St Mary’s City as a domestic worker before her retirement. In 1951 Genevieve met her soul mate Wallace Berry. Two solitary souls, con-joined into one on Dec. 25, 1952. Married for 63 years, they were the epitome of a real true love and partnership. Mentally inseparable, two puzzle pieces that interlocked perfectly. From this union seven children were born. She also raised three of her brother-in-law’s children and her uncle’s son.

Genevieve was a loving, funny and com-passionate person who touched everyone she knew. And boy ole boy, could she give big wet juicy kisses. The Berry household was known for big family dinners. She enjoyed feeding people home cooked meals. Anyone who stopped by knew they would leave with a full stomach. She loved getting her hair fixed in her favorite hairstyle (Finger waves), although she never liked staying under the dryer more than five minutes. She found plea-sure in talking on the phone daily with family and friends. Her little black book never left her side. Her favorite pastimes were listening to gospel and rhythm and blues music from early morning light until late nights while dancing in the kitchen with her walker. The family later nicknamed her as “DJ Ginny”! She also loved canning vegetables and fruit, reading the bible, doing crossword puzzles and word searches, watching soap operas in particular the “Young and the Restless” and most of all spending quality time with her family especially during the holiday season. She cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her face would light up as soon as she saw their faces. Genevieve was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Wallace Berry, parents, Jeremiah and Catherine Cutchember, daughter, Joyce Herbert; her sons, Joseph Berry and David Berry and grandson, Ronald Berry Jr. She leaves to cherish in memory, daughters, Mary Lou Cutchember (Melvin), of Valley Lee, Md., Jacqueline Berry (John), of Hollywood, Md., Yvonne Thompson, of Baltimore, Md.; sons, Wallace Berry (Paulette) of Temple Hills, Maryland, Charles Berry, of Lexington Park, Maryland, Ronald Berry (Ester) of Val-ley Lee, Md., Michael Berry (Debra) of Lex-ington Park, Md., Leo Mugg of Great Mills, Md.; son-in-law, Tyvie Herbert Sr., 14 grand-children, 16 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; one god child, Myra Johnson; three sisters, Marion Perry of Baltimore, Md., Catherine Dunn of Hyatts-ville, Md. and Patricia McFadden of Balti-more, Md.; two brothers, Charles Cutchember of Baltimore, Md. and Jerimiah Cutchember of Drayden, Md.; two sisters-in-law, Annie Mae Berry of Compton, Md. and Julia Berry of Lexington Park, Md.; a special Aunt Irene Gross of Piney Point, Md. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Fam-ily and friends united on Wednesday, Oct. 28 for visitation at 9 a.m. until Mass of Chris-

tian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. George’s Catho-lic Church, 19199 Saint Georges Church Rd., Valley Lee, Md., 20692. Interment followed at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.

Georgia Jean Carpenter, 70 Georgia Jean Carpenter, age

70, of California, Md., died Oct. 24, at MedStar George-town University Hospital. Born March 30, 1945, in Bay-onne, New Jersey, Ga. moved to St. Mary’s County in 2002 to be near her children, Chris-tine Trent (Jonathan) and Anthony Papada-kis (Lori). Georgia had several careers, but the one she was most passionate about was nursing. She loved medicine and the care of patients, and continued to read up on medical advancements well into retirement, even pur-chasing nursing textbooks to keep up on the latest in patient care. Georgia prized reading above all activities and collected books on a variety of topics her entire life. She instilled this love of books, as well as a deep devotion to learning, in both of her children. When Christine decided to write historical fiction novels, Georgia enthusiastically served as Christine’s informal editor and offered many suggestions for improving manuscripts. Geor-gia also enjoyed crochet, and was responsible for many lap blankets donated to charity. A member of the Catholic Church since 1983, Georgia most recently attended St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church in Leonardtown. In addi-tion to her two children, Georgia is survived by her grandson, Nicholas Papadakis, and by granddaughters Alexandra and Alyssa Pa-padakis. The family will recieve friends on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Brins-field Funeral Home in Leonardtown, Md. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Oct. 30, at 10 a.m., at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church in Leonardtown, with Father David Beaubien presiding. Interment will follow immediately thereafter at Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown. Georgia will be carried lov-ingly to her final resting place by pallbear-ers Anthony Papadakis, Nicholas Papadakis, Jonathan Trent, Christopher Trent, Paul Trent, and Dennis Dougan. In lieu of flowers, dona-tions may be made to MSMH Cancer Care Infusion Services, 25500 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown, Md., 20650. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonard-town, Md.

Dr. John Timothy Modic, 67Dr. John Timothy Modic,

67, of Hollywood, Md. died on Saturday, Oct. 10 at his home, surrounded by his loving fam-ily. Born in Lakewood, Ohio, he is the son of the late Joseph Louis and Elizabeth McSwee-ney Modic. Tim received his Bachelor of Science from Xavier University, following it with a degree in dental surgery from Case Western University School of Dentistry. He completed his dental residency with the U. S. Army in Fort Jackson, S.C. He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a dental officer in Korea and Colorado until his Hon-orable Discharge in 1977. He opened his pri-vate practice, the Academy Dental Care in Mechanicsville, Md. in 1978 where he worked in general and cosmetic dentistry. On Jan. 31, 1976, he married his beloved wife, Faith Mod-ic. Together they enjoyed over 39 wonderful years of marriage. His hobbies included read-

ing, riding his Harley, and golfing. However, his greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was an active member of many organizations in-cluding, the Academy of General Dentistry; Maryland State Dental Association; Patux-ent Dental Society; American Dental Asso-ciation; Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation; Case Western Reserve School of Dentistry; Smiles for Life Foundation; Green-well State Park Therapeutic Riding Program; Mission of Mercy; International College of Dentists; Psi Omega Fraternity Chapter Epsi-lon; and Wicomico Golf and Country Club. In addition to his beloved wife, Faith, Tim is also survived by his children, Keith Modic (Jean-nette) of Mechanicsville, Md. and Heather Ragusa (John) of Hollywood, Md.; his sib-lings, Christopher W. Modic of Sewickley, Pa.; Michael T. Modic of Cleveland, Ohio; Mark L. Modic of Cleveland, Ohio; Patrick Modic of Pocassett, Ma.; Melissa Burmeister of Cleveland, Ohio and Amy Splain of Olney, Md. and his two grandchildren. Family re-ceived friends for Tim’s Life Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hol-lywood Rd., Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Inter-ment was held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2:30 p.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Hwy., Cheltenham, Md., 20623. Memorial contributions may be made to Smiles for Life Foundation, 975 Woodoak Ln., Suite 200, Salt Lake City, Utah 84117 or at www.smilesforlife.org. Condolences to the fam-ily may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-neral Home, P.A.

Rose Marie Harris Tena, 75Rose Marie Harris Tena,

75, of Hollywood, Md. died Monday, Oct. 19, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Jan. 18, 1940 in Hollywood, Md. to the late Joseph Gregory Harris, Sr. and Eloise Gatton Harris. Rose Marie was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She graduated in 1958 from Leonardtown High School. She was employed by Drury Insurance in Leon-ardtown, Md. as an insurance agent until her retirement in 1993. On March 10, 1979 she married her beloved husband, Tom Tena. Together they celebrated 36 wonder-ful years of marriage. She was a member of the Life Community Church of God in Lex-ington Park, Md. Rose Marie and her hus-band, Tom, started an outreach ministry in 1985. They conducted church services ev-ery Sunday for 30 years for the residents of St. Mary’s Nursing Home. They also began ministering to the inmates at the detention center in 1986. Rose Marie enjoyed taking her grandchildren, Brian and Erica on many trips throughout their childhood. She con-tinued this with her great-grandsons, Na-thaniel and Matthew. The most important thing in her life was her relationship with her Savior. Even through the end of her ill-ness, she continued to reach out to others to tell them about the love of God and the sav-ing power of Jesus Christ. In addition to her husband, Rose Marie is also survived by her children, Robyn Hammett, Dale Hammett and Larry Hammett, all of Hollywood, Md., Mike Tena of Imperial Beach, Calif., Eric Tena of Prescott, Ariz., Carolyn Aguilera of Valencia, Calif., Teresa Tena of San Di-ego, Calif., and Richard Tena of Vista, Ca-lif.; 9 grandchildren: Brian Hammett, Erica Courtney, Karley Tena, Ryan Tena, Justin

Tena, Vanessa Bohjalian; Richelle Reiderer; Elaine Tena; and Evan Russell, and 9 great grandchildren: Nathaniel Hammett; Mat-thew Hammett; Isabella Tena; Mason Tena; Noah Tena; Kenai Tena; Darius Bohjalian; Alexi Bohjalian; Brayden Tena. In addi-tion to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her siblings, Louise Harris, Sam Harris, and Frankie Harris. Family received friends for Rose Marie’s Life Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m., with a Service of Remembrance at 7 p.m., at Leonardtown Baptist Church, 23520 Hol-lywood Rd., Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Funeral Service was celebrated by Pastor Brian Shepard of Life Community Church of God on Friday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. at Leon-ardtown Baptist Church, 23520 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment followed at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md. Serving as pallbear-ers were Dale Hammett, Larry Hammett, Brian Hammett, Nathaniel Hammett, Mat-thew Hammett and Joel Courtney. Memo-rial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tn., 38105 or Samaritan’s Purse International Relief Post Office Box 3000, Boone, Nc., 28607. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Ar-rangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Archie “Junior” Page, 81Archie “Junior” Page, 81,

passed away on Thursday, Oct. 1, at Calvert Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Danville, Va. on Feb. 20, 1934 to the late Archie Broch Page and Dorothy Perry Hicks Page. As a young man he moved to Swansea, S.C. with his family. He came to Maryland when he was 15 years old and lived with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Chambers. His first job was at the A & P grocery store in Lexington Park, Md. In 1954, he began working for Safeway grocery store in Lexington Park, Md. and dedicated 11 years of service before transferring to the Landover Safeway for another three years. In Feb. 1955, he married Evelyn Calvert, and together they raised five children. He left Safeway to work for SMT Company for four years before buying his own truck, which he drove for seven years. After selling his truck he worked for Bay Country Construction un-til his retirement. In retirement he enjoyed fishing, eating out at Sandgates restaurant, and spending time with his family, including his beloved dog Sammy. Junior is survived by his children, Timothy Lee Page of Spar-ta, IL, Robert Daniel Page of Leonardtown, Md., Randall Steven Page of Callaway, Va., Jeffrey Eugene Page of Valley Lee, Md., and Julia Ann Page of Orange Park, Fla.; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren and many extended family and friends. In addi-tion to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Betty Sue Abell and his dog, Sammy. Family received friends for Ju-nior’s Life Celebration on Oct. 25, from 1 to 2 p.m., with a Service of Remembrance at 2 p.m., at VFW Post 2632, 23282 Three Notch Rd., California, Md., 20619. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to a rescue squad of your choice in St. Mary’s County. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

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Sylvester Jerome Barnes, 94Sylvester Jerome Barnes,

born on Aug. 5, 1921 in Scotland, Md., passed on Thursday, Oct. 16. Family and friends united on Satur-day, Oct. 24, for visitation at 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church, 46370 Pegg Ln., Lexing-ton Park, Md., 20653. Interment followed at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch Rd., Lexing-ton Park, Md., 20653. As a teenager, Syl-vester’s father asked him to assist with cutting his hair. Being an obedient son, he obliged his request and did such a fine job, that his father often insisted that he cut his hair on a regular basis. Having gained the experience from cutting his father’s hair, Sylvester started to cut other family and community members’ hair as well. As the years progressed and with a war looming in the background, Sylvester was called to Army duty in World War II in 1942. While in service of the United States Army, Syl-vester continued to cut hair for both the enlisted men and officers and was honor-ably discharged as a Staff Sergeant. Syl-vester married his wife, Isabella Kane in 1943 and upon returning home from the war, went to work for the railroad. Sylves-ter never lost his love of cutting hair and soon resumed his beloved vocation full time; first in Washington D.C. for almost a decade and later back in St. Mary’s Coun-ty. Sylvester was one of the few original black barbers in the county and with close proximity to Patuxent River Naval Air Station, he met and serviced many mili-tary personnel over the years. In his spare time, Sylvester enjoyed the water and his knowledge allowed him to counsel and instruct, many in the art of crabbing and fishing in the area waters. Sylvester was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years and is survived by a son and three grand-children. In lieu of flowers, memorial do-nations may be made to: UNCF 1805 7th St., NW, Washington, D.C., 20001 - give.uncf.org. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.

Thomas Horace Wise, 71Thomas Horace Wise, 71

passed away on Oct. 14, at Prince William Hospital in Manassas, Va. surrounded by his family and friends. Born April 19, 1944 in Leonardtown, Md., he is the son of the late Joseph Ed-ward “Eddie Buck” and Mary Ora Wise. In addition to long time loving friend Linda Burton of Manassas Park, Va. Tommy is also survived by brothers; Joseph W. Wise (late Teresa Wise)of Manassas, Va., James W. (Barbara) Wise of Salisbury, Md. and Mike (Brenda) Wise Bushwood, Md.. sis-ters; Mary Ann Williams (late Stanley J. Williams) of Avenue, Md. and Tina (Neil) Reed of Jacksonville, Fla. Tommy served as a Merchant Marine, he enjoyed boating, fishing and spending quality time with family friends and his special joy “Mindy” his lifelong pet. Uncle Tommy was always a caring generous soul and will be missed by many nieces and nephews. The fam-ily received friends on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Fu-neral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Mass

of Christian burial was celebrated on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church, Avenue, Md. with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bush-wood, Md. Pallbearers were; Billy Bowles, Neil Reed, Chris Farrell, Ken Cusic, Sam-uel Bell and Kyle Cusic. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard St., Alexandria, Va., 22311 and/or Holy Angels Church, 21335 Coltons Point Rd., Avenue, Md., 20609.

Thomas “Tommy” Bennett Clarke, Jr., 85

Thomas “Tommy” Ben-nett Clarke, Jr., 85, of St. Inigoes, Md. passed away on Oct. 15, in Washington, D.C. Born on June 25, 1930 in Leonardtown, Md., he was the son of the late Ev-elyn Sherbert Clarke, and Thomas Bennett Clarke, Sr. Tommy was the loving husband of Elizabeth (Betty Ann) Stone Clarke, whom he married on March 26, 1951 in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, Md. Tommy is sur-vived by his children: Constance Garner (Danny) of La Plata, Md. Kevin Clarke, John Clarke (Helena) of Park Hall, Md., Frank Clarke (Kim) of St. Inigoes, Md., Carol Bryant (Vincent) of Waldorf, Md., eight grandchildren and 11 great grand-children. Siblings; Harry W. Clarke, and Patricia (Trixie) Lynch both of St. Ini-goes, Md. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Md. and graduated from St. Michael’s High School in 1948. Tommy served in the Maryland National Guard for four years, and he was the owner of Tom’s Electric Company for 30 years, retiring on Dec. 28, 1993. Tommy enjoyed art, fishing, crabbing, hunting, and playing cards. He was an avid baseball player in St. Mary’s County and he was also an avid Baltimore Orioles fan. The family received friends on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with prayer recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leon-ardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. in St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Father Peter Giovanoni officiating. Interment followed in the church ceme-tery. Pallbearers were: Andrew Bean, Ken Clarke, Joe Jackson, Richard Lancaster, Tom Lynch and Jimmy Mayor. Contribu-tions may be made to the Ridge Vol. Res-cue Squad, St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church and St. Michael’s Catholic School.

Patrick Michael “Buzzard” Murray, 45

Patrick Michael “Buz-zard” Murray, 45, of Leon-ardtown, Md. died Oct. 9, at his home in Leonardtown, Md. Born November 19, 1969, in Md., he is survived by his parents, Dr. William Edward Murray and June Louise (Brady) Murray of The Villages, Fla.; his brothers, William Edward Mur-ray Jr. of Leonardtown, Md.; Robert Al-vay Murray of Ocala, Fla.; Timothy Lee Murray of Leonardtown, Md.; Dr. Stephen Frederick Murray of Leonardtown, Md.; Jonathan Alan Murray of St Petersburg, Fla.; and his sister, Tambria Louise Butler

of Herndon, Va. Patrick worked as a plumber for Sub-

urban Plumbing and Heating. An avid football and NASCAR fanatic, he was a lifetime Pittsburgh Steelers and Dale Earnhardt fan. He enjoyed gardening and riding dirt bikes with his brothers when not spending time crabbing and fishing at Abells Wharf. He was an easygoing per-son who always had a smile and laugh to share.

All services were private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brins-fieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, PA.

Romulo Batecan Ballesteros, 70

Romulo Batecan Ball-esteros, 70, of Lexington Park, Md. died on Oct. 12, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hos-pital in Leonardtown, Md. Born July 23, 1945, in the Philippines, he is the son of the late. On March 16, 2011, Romulo mar-ried his beloved wife, Leonora DeJesus Ball-esteros in Northern Marians Island, Saipan. Together, they celebrated over four wonderful years together. He was employed as a super-visor in construction until his retirement. He was reliable and enjoyed helping other. His favorite hobby was playing cards, especially “tong hits.” However, his greatest love was for his family, whom he loved to spend his time

with. In addition to his beloved wife, Leono-ra, Romulo is also survived by her children, Joan Ballesteros of Northern Marians Island, Saipan, Gean Ballesteros of Northern Marians Island, Saipan, Joyce Ballesteros of Mont., Ja-nel Ballesteros of N.Y., and Jerome Balleste-ros of Northern Marians Island, Saipan; four grandchildren, and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his siblings. Family re-ceived friends on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch Rd., Lex-ington Park, Md., 20653. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend Marco Shad at noon. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

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• The North End Gallery November Show celebrates the work of member artists Jim Doussard and Andrew Ridenour. Doussard’s work includes one-of-a-kind clocks made with antiques and discarded scrap materials in addi-tion to paintings and framed silhouettes. Rid-enour is showing bright and colorful landscape paintings. This show is a “must see,” so plan on

stopping by.• Make your reservations now for din-

ner at Cafe des Artistes. Enjoy delicious seasonal specials and listen to the music of Randy Richie on the piano.

• Crazy for Ewe is hosting a trunk show from Prism Yarns. Known for hand-dyed luxury yarns, Prism is a favorite in the shop. Come see the beautiful new samples and pick up a kit. There are lots of little projects that make great gifts.

• Michael Kibler will be signing copies of his book Horses, Humans, and Humanity at Fenwick Street Used Books and Music from 5 to 7 p.m. Come pick up a copy and meet the author.

Check out these great specials around town!

November First Friday Kicks Off The Grateful Harvest

Share The Bounty Campaign

Local businesses are supporting a canned and non-perishable food drive throughout the month!

Boxes decorated by Yellow Door Art Studio students will be in each business to collect your donations. Please think

of those less fortunate and be generous. The drive will end on November 28th,

Small Business Saturday.

On the first Friday of every month, historic Leonardtown’s art galleries, restaurants, ca-fes, gift shops, antique shops, bookstores, etc. open their doors to showcase local art-ists and/or serve specials at their establish-

ments. You are invited to a fun evening of live entertainment,

demos, receptions, hands-on activities, and seasonal

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Join us in town First Friday for lots of great specials around town:

• At Caught My Eye, all Indian handicrafts (jewelry, slippers, clothing, shawls, home décor items) in the store will be 50% off the regular price. This will be all day Friday only. Stock up for your Christmas gift giving!

• The North End Gallery November Show celebrates the work of member artists Jim Doussard and Andrew Ridenour. Doussard’s work includes one-of-a-kind clocks made with antiques and discarded scrap materials in addi-tion to paintings and framed silhouettes. Rid-enour is showing bright and colorful landscape paintings. This show is a “must see,” so plan on

stopping by.• Make your reservations now for din-

ner at Cafe des Artistes. Enjoy delicious seasonal specials and listen to the music of Randy Richie on the piano.

• Crazy for Ewe is hosting a trunk show from Prism Yarns. Known for hand-dyed luxury yarns, Prism is a favorite in the shop. Come see the beautiful new samples and pick up a kit. There are lots of little projects that make great gifts.

• Michael Kibler will be signing copies of his book Horses, Humans, and Humanity at Fenwick Street Used Books and Music from 5 to 7 p.m. Come pick up a copy and meet the author.

Check out these great specials around town!

November First Friday Kicks Off The Grateful Harvest

Share The Bounty Campaign

Local businesses are supporting a canned and non-perishable food drive throughout the month!

Boxes decorated by Yellow Door Art Studio students will be in each business to collect your donations. Please think

of those less fortunate and be generous. The drive will end on November 28th,

Small Business Saturday.

On the first Friday of every month, historic Leonardtown’s art galleries, restaurants, ca-fes, gift shops, antique shops, bookstores, etc. open their doors to showcase local art-ists and/or serve specials at their establish-

ments. You are invited to a fun evening of live entertainment,

demos, receptions, hands-on activities, and seasonal

promotions.

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Water tests performed late last week at Spring Ridge Middle School in Lexington Park showed the pres-ence of coliform bacteria in the school’s water supply and lead to is temporary shutdown this week.

The school is on its own water well, according to the St. Mary’s County Public Schools System, and tests are conducted on its water each month.

Schools officials said elevated levels of the coliform bacteria could mean the presence of other patho-gens, though the tests did not show E. coli bacteria which was con-sidered more dangerous to public health.

Continued tests on Monday showed that coliform remained in the school’s water system despite being flushed and cleansed over the weekend.

The school was set to reopen Wednesday with bottled water avail-able to students and changes to the cafeteria food preparation processes.

Jeff Walker, deputy superinten-dent for Supporting Services said Tuesday that the school’s water sup-ply was undergoing its second treat-ment to eliminate the coliform bac-

terial infestation.Usually one treatment for a

school’s water system was sufficient, he said.

“It’s not something we had ex-pected,” Walker said. “We were sur-prised by that.”

After the second treatment, the school system would likely receive new testing results by Thursday to see whether the bacteria had been completely eliminated.

The school would still be using bottled water by Thursday, he said, to insure the safety of students, fac-ulty and staff.

Coliform bacteria is not particu-larly dangerous by itself, Walker said, but it was often a harbinger of more dangerous pathogens because they all grew in similar conditions.

Just how the bacteria got into the school’s water system remains a mystery, Walker said.

“It’s not supposed to be there,” Walker said. “In terms of where it came from, we don’t know.”

There were no “obvious breaches” of the school’s water system, Walker said, and Spring Ridge was the only school affected.

No illnesses were reported as a result of the bacteria, either, he said.

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The initial results of the PARCC test, the assess-ment that covers the new Common Core curriculum, show that high school students around the state are well below proficiency standards in two levels of al-gebra and English.

More than half of all high school students who tested in sophomore level English in the spring scored lower than what is recognized as a proficiency for col-lege, according to data released by the state’s Depart-ment of Education.

The PARCC assessments have five levels of achievement, with levels No. 4 and No. 5 represent-ing achievement of proficiency or above proficiency respectively.

Many students scored only in the first three levels which range far from mastery of subject matter to ap-proaching competency.

A little more than 30 percent of students tested at the algebra I level attained status at the top two levels; for algebra II only a little more than 20 percent of all high school students achieved proficiency or above.

These latest scores will serve as the baseline for high school level achievement on future assessments, according to State Superintendent of Schools Jack R. Smith.

“But it is important to recognize that this data is only a snapshot; it’s one additional measure to use when viewing the progress of our students along with many other factors.

“This is a challenging assessment, and the data re-flects that.”

There were significant differences in achievement based on racial subgroups, according to the data.

In algebra I 62.4 percent of Asian students scored at the highest levels, as did 45.2 percent of white students.

African American students scored in at just 12.8 percentage points at the highest levels behind His-panic students at 16.8 percent.

In English 62.4 percent of Asian students met or exceeded expectations, while 49.8 percent of whites did the same; just over one-quarter of African Ameri-cans achieved or surpassed expectations, again just behind Hispanic students at 27.5 percent, the state’s data showed.

The achievement levels of local school systems would be released Nov. 5, according to state officials.

Up through the test preparations, school system of-ficials warned that there would likely be a drop off in student achievement.

Jeff Maher, chief academic officer for county schools, said the lower achievement was expected and they also expected students to get much better at the test as it was administered over the years just as they had with the prior assessments.

“We have a lot of measures for student perfor-mance,” Maher said, adding that the county system will likely “tend to be along the same pattern” as other systems when the data is released next month.

Testing results for elementary and middle schools are due for release in December; the PARCC tests re-cently taken were a test run with no repercussions for school systems or students.

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For 16 years Steve and Shirley Mat-tingly have held their Holiday Basket Bingo, a fundraiser in which all pro-ceeds benefit the Stephen’s Fund.

The Stephen’s Fund helps finance programs and projects to assist special needs and their families and was set up by the Mattinglys’ in memory of their son, Stephen D. Mattingly, II.

Stephen was born with Down Syn-drome, and was described by his parents as a special little boy that could make you laugh, loved everyone and was loved by everyone.

“When I say to you that he brought joy to our lives, I can’t even find the words to describe it,” said Steve.

Unfortunately, Stephen was diag-nosed with Leukemia at six years old and after a three year battle, passed away a month before his tenth birthday.

“He really had a will to live, an amaz-ing will to live,” said Steve adding later that they did not expect to lose him.

The Mattinglys’ couldn’t live with the thought that Stephen’s memory was go-ing to go away, so they began the fund.

“We really wanted to keep his memo-ry alive,” said Steve.

Upon Stephen’s death, friends and family were asked to donate to The Arc of Southern Maryland, where Steve was the president at the time. The Arc of Southern Maryland suggested that the Mattinglys’ start a fund using the mon-ey, so they gave all of the contributions they received over to the Rotary Club of Charlotte Hall where the fund is cur-rently managed.

The fund started as a scholarship for graduating high school seniors who were going to school for special educa-tion or special education students who wanted to go on and better themselves with more schooling.

As it grew, the fund gave more.Shirley was a Longaberger consul-

tant, a company that sells a variety of handmade baskets and pottery. Stephen was a helpful hand to his mother and even wore a Longaberger hat. He would answer the phone and shout, “basket again” to his mother whenever someone would call for an order.

This is where the idea for the Holi-day Basket Bingo began and been held every year since Stephen’s passing. It serves as the sole source of income for Stephen’s Fund.

Since its start, they have raised close to $200,000 and have given around $100,000 of that to a variety of causes within the tri-county area.

Around $50,000 of the $100,000 has gone to scholarship awards to students. From the 2014 Basket Bingo alone, they were able to provide $1,000 scholar-

ships to 15 students.Among many of their donations,

they give to the Special Olympics, they help pay for equipment and the like to enhance the quality of life for special needs children, they help pay for chil-dren to attend special needs camps and they are a principal sponsor for The Arc of Southern Maryland’s Sprout Film Festival.

The Mattinglys’ would like to thank all of their sponsors and the commu-nity for making it all possible. They say that they couldn’t have done all of these great things without their support.

This year, the Holiday Basket Bingo will be held on Sunday, Nov. 1 at the Hollywood Fire Department Social Hall, located at 24801 Three Notch Rd. in Hollywood.

Doors open at 12:30 p.m., early birds start at 1:30 p.m. and regular games at 2 p.m. There will be 25 door prizes, five early bird games, 20 regular games, five special games, pull tabs and raffles. Prizes will be Longaberger products or baskets.

For more information or reservations for six or more, call Shirley at 240-298-3885 or email [email protected].

To request help from Stephen’s Fund, do not hesitate to call 301-884-5904.

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Helping Special Needs Children and Families

Stephen D. Mattingly, II, age ninePhoto Courtesy of the Mattinglys’


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A pawn loan put simply is when a customers pledge property as collateral, and in return, pawnbrokers lend them mon-ey. When customers pay back the loan, their merchandise is returned to them. Pawn loans are made on everything from jewelry to electronics. If the customer elects not to redeem his or her collateral, there is no credit consequence to the bor-rower and the items are sold at a value price to retail consum-ers. “We usually have a nice se-lection of pre-owned electron-ics, jewelry, tools and musical instruments. I have been doing this for over 15 years and you

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Get fit and change your life with the free 24FIT Challenge.

Herbalife is an international company that is in over 90 coun-tries and has been around for 35 years. Independant members offer customized plans to help people lose weight, gain weight, or build muscle.

A local Herbalife coach, Eric McKay, runs his own 24FIT Chal-lenge for the Southern Maryland area.

The 24FIT Challenge runs month long challenges with two-week breaks in between each ses-sion. Before the start of the month, participants are measured and weighed and perform an initial as-sessment that includes exercises such as push-ups, sit-ups, and a mile-long run. The group then meets three times a week on Mon-day, Wednesday, and Friday in a morning session at 9 a.m. or an evening session at 6:30 p.m. The hour-long classes consist of cardio and bodyweight exercises and are taught by McKay who started with Herbalife a year ago.

The classes usually take place outside at the Hollywood Volun-teer Fire Departmen. The classes do plan on moving indoors for up-coming challenges.

As of now, McKay has about 35 people in the night classes, with the morning classes running a bit smaller.

“I only plan on growing,” he said.

At the end of the month-long fit challenge a final assessment is performed. According to McKay, everyone takes about two minutes off their mile time and they do at least 10 more push-ups and sit-ups. McKay said in his morning class he has one woman that has already lost 12 pounds.

“We’re making an impact…we’re going to change lives. That’s what it’s about, that’s what’s im-portant,” said McKay.

It is not just about weight loss, however. McKay said he can help people gain the energy they need to stay awake throughout the day.

It is not a requirement to be on the Herbalife program in order to participate in the challenge. Par-ticipants can be any age or level and can come join at any stage throughout the challenge. Bring friends and family and enjoy a welcoming environment to get fit.

McKay said his goal for all par-ticipants are results.

“People see their results, they see themselves changing,” said McKay, adding that the motivation and positive energy from the class helps turn a can’t into a can.

The FIT Challenge will continue into the future with no plans on stopping. For more information, follow the FIT Challenge on Face-book at 24FIT Challenge SOMD.

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24FIT Challenge

The 24FIT Challenge morning class works hard and consistently to get in shape.

Participants in the night class are excited about staying fit.

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale!The Friends of the St. Mary’s County Library will hold a book sale

on Sunday, November 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Leonardtown Library. Come and discover great books for sale! Rain date is Sunday, November 8.

Meet the Author: A Conversation with Wayne Karlin

Lexington Park branch will hold Meet the Author: A Conver-sation with Wayne Karlin on Sunday, November 8 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wayne Karlin, a local veteran, award-winning author, editor and teacher will lead a discussion about reconciliation as healing and his book ‘Wandering Souls: Journeys with the Dead and the Living in Viet Nam.’ Books will be available to purchase at the Library or bring your own; Mr. Karlin will be available after the program to sign books.

All St. Mary’s County Library Branches Closed for Veterans Day

All three branches of the St. Mary’s County Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holi-day. All branches will be open regular business hours on Thursday, November 12.

Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word 2013

Leonardtown branch will hold a Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word 2013 class on Monday, November 9 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Partici-pants will learn how to open, create, format, print, and save documents using Microsoft Word 2013. Explore how to animate presentations us-ing various effects. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1 and 2, or basic skills in using the mouse and keyboard. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required.

Preschool STEM: Build it Big!

Charlotte Hall branch will hold a special Preschool STEM: Build it Big! program as part of the 2015 Maryland STEM Festival on Thurs-day, November 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Little engineers, come build with us! We’ll read books about construction, and then try out some building challenges like towers, ramps, and bridges. Ages 3-5, please register.

Computer Basics 3: Introduction to the Internet

Lexington Park branch will hold a combined Computer Basics 3: In-troduction to the Internet class on Thursday, November 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will Learn terminology, basic features, and how to navigate the Internet. Pick up tips on browsing and evaluating web-sites in order to make your browsing experience more successful. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required.

By Ellen LewisContributing Writer

This coming Tuesday is Election Day. While there isn’t an election this year, you still have the opportunity to vote. In the po-litical sense, you vote is your selection for who you would like to see represent you and further your preferences in this country. In the larger context, a vote is a choice, and you vote every single day. You vote with your dollars. Every time you spend so much as a dime, you’re making a statement about what you like and what’s important to you. If small, local business is important to you, vote with your dollars to say so.

There’s a wonderful organization called the 3/50 project, and the founders encouraged people to answer this ques-tion: What three independent business-es would you miss if they disappeared? Think about it for a second. Is there an independent business you really value? A small local restaurant? A book store?

A yarn store, perhaps? Stop in to those businesses. Say hi, and meet the owner and staff. Pick up a little something that makes you smile. Your purchases are what keep those businesses

around. If you truly value those independent

businesses, pledge your support to them. If you were to spend just $50 per month in your favorite independent business, it would make a world of difference. If just half the employed population did this, it would generate more than $40 billion in revenue. That would represent a land-slide victory for small, locally owned businesses over big box chain stores. It would show the world that entrepreneur-ship is alive and well in this country, and that Americans care about the kind of businesses they patronize.

Show independent business owners that what they do matters to you and that you value what they offer. Vote with your dollars for small, local, community-minded businesses.

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Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe brings back the tastes of the old days. An old-fashioned candy store with handmade chocolates is a great place for the person who wants to remember the candy from the good ol’ times or to taste a classic for the first time.

Owner Bonnie Blackwell started Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe in honor of her husband who, in 2001, was hit and killed by a drunk driver while running. He loved the old fashion candy Boston baked beans, which are peanuts covered in reddish chocolate shells that resemble baked beans when in bulk.

Blackwell thought she should open a store selling this sort of candy, so she began in a stall in Calvert Country Market. After a year or two of good business, she expand-ed into a larger space within the market. Business still went strong, but in 2007, Cal-vert Country Market closed. Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe then moved to Third Street in North Beach and later expanded into their current St. Leonard location in 2010.

Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe sells hand-made chocolates, toys, drink mixes for hot chocolate, coffee, and smoothies, sodas in glass bottles, old-fashioned candy, and more.

Blackwell is a self-taught chocolate mak-er and she makes everything from choco-late covered Oreos to white chocolate lem-on bark and milk chocolate cordial cherries to dark chocolate orange jellies.

Their best selling chocolate would be their Old Bay chocolate crabs, which make a unique, salty and sweet treat.

The kids love the gummies and the BeanBoozled Jelly Bellies.

Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe holds birthday parties where kids get to play games and make and decorate their own chocolate pops. The shoppe holds tea par-ties and chocolate making classes as well.

They do special orders for events like weddings and baby showers and even of-fer chocolate paintings. Blackwell and her daughter will paint anything requested such as pets, portraits, celebrities and more. They use chocolates ranging in white to

dark as their color palette.Coming up they will have 3D chocolate

pumpkins for Halloween (fudge filled or solid chocolate), 3D turkeys for Thanksgiv-ing, and Christmas candies.

During Christmas, Sweet Dreams Can-dy Shoppe allows customers to purchase a small Santa bag of chocolate for military families or soldiers overseas. The customer will leave the names and addresses and Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe will send it to wherever it needs to go. Last year the shoppe sent out over 50 pounds.

Make sure to stop by Sweet Dreams Can-dy Shoppe to pick up some candy for Hal-loween. They will be handing out chocolate on their porch to any children that come by.

Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe is located at 4902 St. Leonard Rd. in St. Leonard. Their hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. and closed on Mondays. For more information, call 410-610-3669, follow them on Face-book or Twitter or visit www.sweetdream-scandyshop.com.

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Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe

Photos by Crista Dockray

Thursday, October 29, 2015The County Times24To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email [email protected] with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.Community Calendar

October Month Long October at North End GalleryNorth End Gallery (41652 Fenwick St., Leonardtown)- gallery hoursFor the month of October, the North End Gallery celebrates a two-woman show featuring potter Sarah Houde and silkscreen artist Jeanne Norton Hammett. In addition to pottery in-spired by her travels, Houde has pro-duced a new collection of gracefully formed bowls depicting Chesapeake waterfowl. Hammett’s rich silk-screen creations were influenced by Southern Maryland country and wa-ter scenes. This show will run from September 29 through November 1. For additional information, call the gallery at 301-475-3130 or visit www.northendgallery.org.

Homes for HalloweenTri-County Animal Shelter (6707 Ani-mal Shelter Rd., Hughesville)- adoption hours.During the month of October, avail-able cats can be adopted at a re-duced rate of $13 and kittens at $31. All shelter cats want a fur-ever home with a playmate, whether it is a human or four-legged friend. Find your new best friend today. For more information, call 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992.

Angel Wings & Things Sales

St. Michael’s 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.Specials will be posted in the store. Community support and volunteer workers keep the thrift store running. Donations are accepted on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All pro-ceeds go to St. Michael’s School’s tu-ition assistance program.

Thursday, Oct. 29

The Haunting of St. Mary’s CountyLeonardtown Fairgrounds (42455 Fair-grounds Rd.)- 7 to 10 p.m.Experience caution if you suffer from a heart condition, are prone to sei-zures, or any other severe medical problems. Not for the faint of heart. Be ready to scream. No one under 14 admitted without an adult. Only $10 per person. Sponsored by the Hol-lywood Volunteer Rescue Squad. For more information. visit our web site at www.hvrs.org.

“Lost in the Woods: Tales of the Past”Sotterley (44300 Sotterley Ln., Holly-wood)- 7 p.m. Runs every 10 minutes.Take a journey with us through some of the darkest moments of Sotterley folklore! You’ll need your wits to get through this entertaining walking tour

through Sotterley’s forest. Prepare to encounter both earthly inhabitants and those not of this earth on this spooky outdoor walking tour produc-tion! Be aware! Travelers will have to navigate rough terrain! May not be suitable for young children. Dress appropriately for this spooky outdoor walking tour production. No refunds - held rain or shine. Advanced reser-vations are required. Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased online at www.sotterley.org.

National Cat DayTri-County Animal Shelter (6707 Ani-mal Shelter Rd., Hughesville)- adoption hours.Looking to adoption a kitty? To cel-ebrate National Cat Day, all adop-tion fees are waived on this day for felines. If you cannot adopt, consider volunteering at the shelter. Dona-tions of cat food, toys, or a special treat are always welcome. For more information, call 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992.

Friday, Oct. 30

The Haunting of St. Mary’s CountyLeonardtown Fairgrounds (42455 Fair-grounds Rd.)- 7 to 10 p.m.Experience caution if you suffer from a heart condition, are prone to seizures, or any other severe medical

problems. Not for the faint of heart. Be ready to scream. No one under 14 admitted without an adult. Only $10 per person. Sponsored by the Hol-lywood Volunteer Rescue Squad. For more information. visit our web site at www.hvrs.org.

“Lost in the Woods: Tales of the Past”Sotterley (44300 Sotterley Ln., Holly-wood)- 7 p.m. Runs every 10 minutes.Take a journey with us through some of the darkest moments of Sotterley folklore! You’ll need your wits to get through this entertaining walking tour through Sotterley’s forest. Prepare to encounter both earthly inhabitants and those not of this earth on this spooky outdoor walking tour produc-tion! Be aware! Travelers will have to navigate rough terrain! May not be suitable for young children. Dress appropriately for this spooky outdoor walking tour production. No refunds - held rain or shine. Advanced reser-vations are required. Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased online at www.sotterley.org.

Fall BazaarMedStar St. Mary’s Hospital (25500 Pt. Lookout Rd., Leonardtown)- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Here will be handmade crafts, baked goods, silent auction, cookbook sale, and a handmade quilt will be raffled off at 4 p.m. Come enjoy browsing

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Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm SaturdaySunday: 8:00 amWeekday (M-F): 7:30 amConfessions: 3-4 pm Saturday

St. Cecilia Church47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429

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8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627

• Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 am• Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am• Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study 6:00 pm• Wednesday Discipleship Classes 7:00 pm (Adults, youth & Children)

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Through these relationships, we develop the characteristics of love, understanding and forgiveness; the true heart of Christ.

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and support your local hospital! For more info, call 301-475-6153. Spon-sored by the MedStar St. Mary’s Hos-pital Auxiliary.

Saturday, Oct. 31

The Haunting of St. Mary’s CountyLeonardtown Fairgrounds (42455 Fair-grounds Rd.)- 7 to 10 p.m.Experience caution if you suffer from a heart condition, are prone to sei-zures, or any other severe medical problems. Not for the faint of heart. Be ready to scream. No one under 14 admitted without an adult. Only $10 per person. Sponsored by the Hol-lywood Volunteer Rescue Squad. For more information. visit our web site at www.hvrs.org.

“Lost in the Woods: Tales of the Past”Sotterley (44300 Sotterley Ln., Holly-wood)- 7 p.m. Runs every 10 minutes.Take a journey with us through some of the darkest moments of Sotterley folklore! You’ll need your wits to get through this entertaining walking tour through Sotterley’s forest. Prepare to encounter both earthly inhabitants and those not of this earth on this spooky outdoor walking tour produc-tion! Be aware! Travelers will have to navigate rough terrain! May not be suitable for young children. Dress ap-propriately for this spooky outdoor walking tour production. No refunds - held rain or shine. Advanced reserva-

tions are required. Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased online at www.sotterley.org.

Happy Howl-o-ween and Happy Meow-o-ween PartyTri-County Animal Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Rd., Hughesville)- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Come party with the shelter. Enjoy light refreshments, treat bags, and a bake sale. All donations benefit the shelter animals. In celebration of the day, all adoption fees will be re-duced. Wear your costume to receive a larger adoption fee reduction. For more information, call 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992.

Trunk or TreatTrinity United Methodist Church (90 Church Street, Prince Frederick)- 1 to 3 p.m.Join Trinity United Methodist Church for a free Trunk or Treat afternoon featuring games, a cake walk, food, and of course candy! It’s sure to be a HOOOT! If you have any questions, please call 410-535-1782.

Trick or Treat at the Hollywood Vol-unteer Rescue SquadHollywood Volunteer Fire Department (24801 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood)- 5 to 7 p.m.Children with an adult are welcome to come Trick or Treat with the members of the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary.

Sunday, Nov. 1

Benefit Dance for Carroll Benjamin FarrellMechanicsville Moose Lodge (27636 Mechanicsville Rd., Mechanicsville)- noon to 6 p.m.Come to a benefit dance in which all proceeds will go to help Carroll Ben-jamin Farrell with incurring medical expenses. There will be two DJs and live music performed by R&R Train and Lounge Hounds, a bake sale, and other food available. Raffle draw-ings will be ongoing throughout the day. Grand prizes include a wagon of cheer, generator, and color TV. $25 per person, free admission for those 16 and under. For more information, raffle tickets, or donations, please call Nace at 301-769-3505.

Chesapeake Community Chorus PracticeNorth Beach Union Church (8912 Ches-apeake Avenue, North Beach)- 4 to 6 p.m.The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an all-volunteer chorus that raises funds for local charities, is looking to add singers to the chorus. No audi-tions required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301-855-7477 or email him at [email protected].

Monday, Nov. 2

Monday Morning Movies & MoreCalvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick)- 10 to 11 a.m.Bring the little ones for a movie and a story! For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Wednesday, Nov. 4

Disabled American MeetingVFW Post 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd., California) – 7 p.m.The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and the Auxiliary (DAVA) of Chapter # 26 St. Mary’s County will hold their monthly meeting VFW post in California, Md. The DAV is an orga-nization of men and women veterans with a single purpose - fulfilling the promises to the men and women that served.The chapter will also hold a Mega Information Seminar on Nov. 14.For more information, call 240-295-5439.

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Movie Night: Hocus PocusLa Plata Library (2 Garrett Ave., La Plata) – 6:30 p.m.

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Trunk or TreatMother Catherine Spalding (38833 Chaptico Rd, Mechanicsville) – 7 p.m.

Please join us for some ghoulish games, freaky fun, and trunk or treating! Kids 10 and under dress in costume for a fun way to trick or treat. This event is open to all in the community and a free event!

Contact [email protected] for any questions or to reserve your free spot in the trunk or treat decorating contest. Best deco-rated trunk will win a prize!

Saturday, Oct. 31

1785 Howlin’ Haunted Halloween 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ RunCharlotte Hall Northern Senior Center (29655 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall) – 8:30 a.m.

Event Website is at sites.google.com/site/howlinhauntedhalloween5k/home

Course will begin and end at the North-ern Senior Center. The course will be on the Charlotte Hall Three-Notch Trail. The course is relatively flat. There is a plan to measure the course for USATF certification.

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Medals & Prizes to the Top 3 men and top 3 women overall. Medals to top 3 male & female in each age group; 19 and under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69, and 70 & over. Best Costumed runners will also be recognized.

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Trunk of Treats 2015 ~ CandytownGrace Brethren Church (13000 Zekiah Dr., Waldorf) – 6 p.m.

Grace Brethren Presents Trunk of Treats 2015 ~ Candytown Join us for a safe night of fun as we turn our soccer field into a game of Candytown with Treats, Music, Games, Inflatables, Costumes, Face painting. This event is for the whole family.

Howl-O-ScreamBoston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar (10440 Odonnell Pl., Waldorf) – 11 a.m.

Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar will be hosting the Humane Society of Charles County.

Please bring your well-behaved leashed pets to enjoy lunch and appetizers on the (heated) patio.

We will have a Costume Contest for dogs and people!

Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!

Costume & Candy CrawlLexington Village Shopping Center (46360 Lexington Village Way, Lexington Park) – 11 a.m.

Dress in your Halloween best and Trick-or Treat in the shopping center! The shops and restaurants of Lexington Village will pro-vide goodies.

Trick or Treat bags may be picked up at Gentle Green Dental Care at the beginning of the event. While there, stop in and see lo-cal author, Joyce Judd who will be at Gentle Green from sharing her book, “Halloween Fright on a Chesapeake Night!”

For more details visit www.facebook.com/events/1020472508012746/.

Trunk-or TreatSt. Paul UMC (11000 HG Trueman Rd., Lus-

by) – 1 p.m.Join us as St Paul United Methodist

Church and the Optimist Club of Solomon’s hosts its first Trunk or Treat event! Children of all ages are welcome (Please be thoughtful of our younger children...no scary costumes). There will be games, food, and a trunk deco-rating contest. Free Event.

Trunk or TreatChancellor’s Run Regional Park (21905 Chancellors Run Rd., Great Mills) – 5 to 7 p.m.

Living Hope Church will be having “Trunk or Treat” at Chancellor’s Run Re-gional Park. We will have vehicles decorated with themes and the trunks will be loaded with treats! This event is a free family event for all ages. For more information please contact [email protected]. Come on out and get your free candy!

PFVRS Trunk or TreatPrince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad (755 Solomons Island Rd., Prince Frederick) – 6 p.m.

Join us for a spooky, ooky, cooky mon-ster mash. Please wear your costume and bring your trunk or treat bag. Donations are welcome.

Haunted HousesTwisted Fields of TerrorSpider Hall Farm, 3915 Hallowing Point Rd., Prince FrederickOpen Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 2 – 31, 7-11 p.m.

www.twistedfieldsofterror.com410-414-9744

Zombie paintball ride:Take a ride through zombie infested fields

on our large 16 passenger paintball trailers and prepare to defend yourself against hoards of infected zombies trying to over take your world. The only thing protecting you from certain infection is your own paintball gun and as many paintballs as you can shoot!

Backwoods Haunted Corn Maze:As you begin your walk down the path of

others misfortune, you begin to wonder if you should continue or turn around. Witness the macabre life style of the local Griner Brothers family. Pray that you can make it through with out becoming their next meal, as you come to realize that the Griner family are cannibals.

$15 per attraction$25 combo pack

Laurel’s House of Horror935 Fairlawn Ave., Laurel, Md.

laurelhaunt.comThursday and Sunday, 7 – 10 p.m.Friday and Saturday, 7 – 11 p.m.Oct. 29, 7 – 10 p.m.Phone: 240-462-6700

Chesapeake Woods Massacre2859 Augustine Herman Hwy., Chesapeake City, Md.

www.chesapeakewoodsmassacre.comAttraction is open Friday, Saturday, and

Sunday starting Sept. 26 through Nov. 2. Doors open at 7 p.m. They feature over an hour of terror for $10.

The Haunts at Screamland Farms7612 Willow Rd., Frederick, Md. – 7 p.m.

www.screamlandfarms.comCumberland Farms runs four attractions

every Friday and Saturday night. Tickets are $10 for one attraction, $20 for two, and $27 for three. Corrupted Corn features inbred misfits, psychic clowns, snake handlers, and lots of bugs and rats. Hayride of Horrors is about zombie carnage. The Barn of Bedlam was an insane asylum that held Hannibal the Cannibal and Chainsaw Charlie. Since their escape it is just a bloodbath. Cumberland also runs many daytime activities in the fall including their corn maze, giant slides, play-ground, cart track, and Zombie Paintball.Nightmare ScreamPlex

18031 Central Park Cir., Boyds, Md. – 7 p.m.www.nightmare-manor.comNightmare Screamplex is a full entertain-

ment haunted attraction. Besides the 3 at-tractions you can enjoy the paintball shoot-ing range, tarot card reading, live magic, the bonfire, a moon bounce, and an outdoor theater. They are open Friday and Saturday nights until 11 p.m., 10 p.m. other nights. Tickets are $25 per person. Check their web-site for discounts. Family nights are Oct. 5 and Nov. 1.

Cox’s Point Haunted Mansion820 Riverside Dr., Essex, Md. – Opens Oct. 3Saturday and Sundays, 7 to 11 p.m.

www.coxspoint.orgCox’s Point has a long history in the Mary-

land area. It has been running since 1968. Tickets are $10.

Heidi’s Haunted Hills13 Jessie Rd., Harwood/Edgewater, Md. – Opens Oct. 1

www.heidishauntedhills.comHeidi’s is one spectacular haunted trail

now entering their 6th Halloween sea-son. Come walk the trail and scream in the woods. They are open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights during October. Doors are open from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15. Dis-counts available for canned food donation.

Heidi’s is located about 5 miles south of An-napolis. Check out their all new scenes and screams this year.

Kim’s Krypt431 Eastern Blvd., Essex, Md.

www.kimskrypt.comKim’s has been operating for over 20

years. Yes there really is a Kim. Tickets are $20. Opening night party is Sept. 26th. At-traction is open from 7 until 10:30 p.m. Lots of history, great scares, guest celebrities and also hearse rides are available.

Bennett’s Curse8024 Max Blobs Park Rd., Jessup, Md.

www.bennettscurse.comBennett’s Curse is known as the “House of

the Vampire”. This might be “the” haunted house attraction to see in Maryland. There are three attractions named Inferno 3D, Sanction of Insanity, and Midieval Under-world. Two of these are brand new and must see attractions. Doors open at 7 pm. The theme is about what lies beneath in the un-derworld or hell. Lots of torture, dungeon cells, and diabolical instruments in rooms with incredible monsters. The attraction play well with this theme. Tickets are $30. Doors close at 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday or 10 p.m. on other nights.

Are you looking for a scary good time? Check out some of the Halloween events and haunted houses near you!

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“Living Well… Take Charge of Your Health”

The Garvey Senior Activity Cen-ter is hosting this six-week workshop on Mondays, Nov. 2 to Dec. 7 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Living Well is an ev-idence-based Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop developed by Stanford University. The workshop is for any person who has one or more chronic conditions and who wants to learn to live more healthfully. It helps people learn everyday skills to manage chronic health conditions and get the most out of life. Caregivers of a person with a chronic condition are also invit-ed to attend. In the “Living Well… take Charge of Your Health” Workshop, participants will learn how to manage symptoms, communicate effectively with doctors, lessen frustration, fight fatigue, how to make daily tasks easier, and get more out of life. To ensure that you get the most out of the program, attendance is recommended at all six sessions. Registration is limited, so sign up now by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

LifeBio 101: An 8-week Life Story Writing Group

This eight-week interactive class held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays, Nov. 3 to Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. is designed to provide a structure to introduce the power of life stories and to kick start participants’ efforts to capture memories, experi-ences, and values. Interesting exercis-es prime the pump of memories and lead to opportunities to listen and learn from each other’s life journey. No prior writing experience is necessary. This program has been used across the county in various settings including li-braries, senior centers, hospitals, can-cer centers, senior living communities, and churches. Participants will need to bring a spiral bound notebook to class.

Cost for participation is $10 and must be paid when registering. Attendance for all class sessions is highly encour-aged. Space is limited to 10 people. To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

Veterans Circle Celebration to be held Tuesday, Nov. 10

Loffler Senior Activity Center wel-comes local veterans with a break-fast and a simple ceremony designed to honor those who have served and continue to serve our country through military service. This year’s Veteran’s Circle Celebration will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Loffler Senior Ac-tivity Center. A staff-prepared break-fast will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the cer-emony following at 10 a.m. Cost is $4 for civilians and is FREE for veterans (including active duty members.) To sign up, call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk before November 2. Please indicate if you are a veteran when you sign up.

Senior HoopsPick-up basketball games are to be

held in the Margaret Brent Recreation Center during this six-week session, Fridays, Nov. 6 to Dec. 18 (no play Nov. 27). Games are open to both men and women. Advance registration is required. From 10 to 11:00 a.m., play will be competitive/recreational and 11 a.m. to noon play will be leisurely play. Players may register at the Garvey Se-nior Activity Center in Leonardtown. Cost: $12. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

Continuing Your Journey with Diabetes

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Health Connections will present “Continuing Your Journey with Diabetes” at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. The dis-

cussion will include the natural course of diabetes, the importance of blood sugar control over time and the chal-lenges, how to keep blood glucose on target to help prevent long term complications, and more. To sign up, please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3101.

Make a Thanksgiving CenterpieceUsing fresh greenery and flowers

plus a few ornamental items, you can make a simple yet elegant centerpiece for your holiday table. Class will take place at the Loffler Senior Activity Cen-ter on Friday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. Cost is $10 payable when you sign up. Also, bring a medium sized craft pumpkin (that you can cut) from a craft store - we will supply the rest. To sign up for this class or for more information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658. Class size is limited.

Beginner Decorative Painting ClassA great lesson for all skill levels! The

Northern Senior Activity Center is hav-ing a beginner’s decorative painting class on Monday, Nov. 16 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to use liner brushes by painting simple, elegant snowflakes. Participants are to bring their own brushes. Limited loaner brushes are available through the instructor. All other supplies are provided. The cost of the class is $7 and payment is due at signup. Signup deadline is Nov. 6. For more informa-tion or to inquire about brushes, please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3103.

Holiday Bazaar at Loffler Senior Ac-tivity Center

The arts and craft programs at the Loffler Senior Activity Center have been making lovely, hand-crafted items that will be offered for sale at the Loffler Arts & Crafts Holiday Bazaar on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 2

p.m. This is a great opportunity to get your Christmas shopping started while supporting programs at the center. For questions call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.

Flu Shot ClinicIf you are over 50 and haven’t had

a chance to get your flu shot, it’s not too late. Shots will be available at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The flu shot is covered 100% by most insur-ance including Medicare, Medicaid MCOs, Tricare, Blue Cross BlueShield, CareFirst, BlueCross Federal, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, etc. If for some reason it is not covered or you are uninsured, the cost is $31.99 for the regular vaccine and $66.39 for the high dose (HD) flu vaccine. Bring your Medicare or other insurance card. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 to set up your appointment or for more information.

Advanced Decorative Painting Series

The Northern Senior Activity Cen-ter is having an advanced decorative painting series on Mondays, beginning Nov. 23 through Dec. 14 (4 classes), from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Participants will learn to paint a beautiful winter scene with a revolving Santa with reindeer riding over a stone cottage to music! The class series is $45 and includes the custom cut wood, music box, paint, and original pattern packet. Pay-ment is due at signup and an addition-al supply list will be provided. Some loaner paint brushes may be available. Prior decorative painting experience is required. Signup deadline of Nov. 6 is to allow time for the custom wooden pieces to be cut. For more informa-tion or to inquire about the supply list, please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3103.

By Linda RenoContributing Writer

Revolutionary War pension application of Shadrach Hyatt, son of Meshach Hyatt and Sarah Bremfield who lived for a while in St. Mary’s County but moved to Frederick County, Maryland in about 1750.

11/8/1832, Montgomery Co., KY: Shadrach Hiatt, a resident of sd. county, aged 83 years on the 15th day of last August said he entered the service of the U.S. as a volun-teer in June 1776* under Capt. Michael Cre-sap at Old Town in Maryland. They marched in haste to NY in the regiment commanded by Gen. Smallwood to Long Island. They were encamped in Brooklyn and he was un-der the command of Gen. Sullivan and Gen.

Stirling. He was in the battle that took place on Long Island sometime in August 1776. *Date is wrong; Cresap died 10/18/1775.

The Americans were attacked early in the morning by the Hessians who came down the Flat Bush road. The British came round in the rear, and the Americans were forced to retreat after a pretty severe conflict. A mill pond and marsh lay in the way. This applicant retreated through the water and saw some of the men stuck in the mud and killed. He re-ceived a wound in the leg from a musket ball. A large portion of his company was killed or taken prisoners. The American Army re-treated in the night across (the) East river to New York. He was discharged in November 1776 and returned home to the Turkey Post settlement in the Allegheny Mountains in the

state of Maryland.In May of 1777 he en-

listed under Capt. David Noble for three years. Since he was a blacksmith, he was attached to a pack horse company to shoe the horses which belonged to the army and branded “U.S.” He shoed horses for nearly 18 months. In early 1779 when from extreme exposure and fatigue, he was afflicted with a gathering in his head and an almost entire loss of hearing. Unasked, his commanding officer gave him a discharge before the expi-ration of his enlistment. He was discharged in Berkeley Co., VA.

Answers to interrogatories: Born in St. Mary’s Co., Maryland on the 15th day of Au-gust in the year 1749. My father had a record of my age, but I have not seen it for many

years. When called into service, I was living in the Turkey Foot Settlement in Maryland. About 30 years since, I moved from there to the state of Kentucky; I then moved to Indi-ana, but in a few years, moved to Kentucky again and reside at present in Montgomery County.

Shadrach Hyatt died March 9, 1835.8/12/1835, Parke Co., IN: Revolutionary

pension application of Asa Hiatt (brother of Shadrach), aged 81 years states that his fa-ther, Messick [Meshach] Hyatt was about 50 years old when Asa enlisted in July 1780. His father objected to his enlistment and was disposed to assist the enemy or at least to re-main neutral. His father remarked to him he thought the British would take the country.


WanderingsAimless Mind

The Waning Days of October

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By Shelby OppermanContributing Writer

As October winds down, and I can still scarcely believe it, I am thinking about lots of little things, and lots of things yet to be finished. This is when the holiday season starts gearing up, and you suddenly find that every week-end is filled to brimming and that the next two months are going to fly by. I have been happy to hear that more and more large stores are taking the high road and going back to being closed on “Black Friday.” It has become a day of craziness and violence in some places. What does all that have to do with the goodness of Christmas? Is a certain present or discounted item for yourself really worth that much stress? I have never been to Black Friday sales, so maybe I can’t speak on it. I know my husband has gone before, and used to love the excitement of finding the deals, and all the action going on around him. It’s not for me. I like a leisurely shop-ping trip with very few people. I used to shop in the middle of the night for presents when my sons were younger; just me and the stock people.

Last Saturday, I spent most of the day in the Tobacco Basket Barn in Hughesville for our Fall Festival and enjoyed meeting all the people that came through. Retail is in my blood, so I miss my shop at times because of all the wonderful people who came in and out through my doors. At the barn, I get my people and chatting fix – which I am sure my husband is really happy about. There were so many neat Halloween and Christmas items, and I have my eye on a fall Longaberger bas-ket that would hold those large dinner paper plates. So much to see.

I always love seeing the Stricklers; they are the type of couple who light up even an old tobacco barn. That may be why Mrs. Strickler is otherwise known as the Rev. Ann Strickler of Mt. Zion

United Methodist Church of Laurel Grove. Rev. Ann always has a lively, merry light in her eyes. I also enjoyed meeting Mr. Vogel at the barn. We had a nice chat at the barn, and I hope to see him more often. Anyone who tells you that you look much better (and younger) than your photo in the paper (especially one taken seven years ago) is sure to be a fast, forever friend. And I still do not believe that you are the age you told me either.

In new news for our church, Christ Church in Chaptico, we have a lively new Reverend ourselves whose name is Father Chris Jubinski. He has come to tend our flock with his lovely wife, Carol, and family from Easton. He was told that “Christ Church parish leaders had warned him not to unpack till he’d seen the scorecards he thought we’d be holding (we weren’t, of course!).” Fa-ther Chris quietly helped all day Friday and Saturday for our Fall Dinner, and we were all thankful for his help and good humor.

We have invited Father Chris and family to our annual Halloween Trails for this Saturday night. My husband is working hard to make new, even scar-ier creatures for this year’s event. And hopefully we have enough hot dogs, since Tidbit stole four from our friend Herbie alone. This is where Father Chris will really see some of the crazier Christ Church members, as well as our family and friends. We hope he keeps his good humor and also hope that he doesn’t bring score cards for us. Please have a happy and safe Halloween.

To the future’s new adventures,

Shelby

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By Terri SchlichenmeyerContributing Writer

You always try to do right by the ones you love.

Most of the time, it’s not difficult: a little spoiling, a lot of compromise, respect, regard, and renewal of atti-tude goes a long way. Doing right is also easier when you perceive things through your beloved’s eyes – and, as you’ll see in the new novel “Carrying Albert Home” by Homer Hickam, it works, whether your beloved is smoothed-skinned or scaly.

Were it not for television, Homer Hickam might’ve never heard about Albert.

Hickam was just a youngster when his mother saw that he was watching a show about Davy Crockett, and she casually men-tioned that she knew Buddy Ebsen, who’d given her Albert years before as a wedding present. Albert was an alligator and at the time, Hickam was more fascinated by The King of the Wild Frontier than he was with the story, and he heard no more that day.

Instead, the tale was fed to him over the years, “usually out of order and sometimes different from the last time…” he says.

In the beginning, not long after Elsie Lav-ender married Homer Hickam, Sr., she be-gan to wonder if she’d made a mistake. She’d been to Florida and wanted to live there but she was stuck in Coalwood, W.V., with a coal-mining husband she barely knew and her pet alligator, Albert, who she loved more than anything – or anybody.

And then one day, Homer told her to choose between him and Albert.

That was one hard choice, but El-sie picked Homer – on the condition that he drive her and Albert to Flor-ida, so that Albert could go back to where he came from. And so, with a hundred dollars and a “curious rooster,” they headed south…

When Hickam was 16, he found out that his mother briefly ran with bootleggers, and 18 when he was

told that his father was a baseball pitcher that fateful summer. He was 43 and just divorced when he discovered that his mother “became a radical” and his father blew up a sock mill on the way to taking Albert home.

He was 60 when he learned what hap-pened to Albert.

It took me a minute to figure out how this “Somewhat True Story” was being told. For the uninitiated (don’t peek), the explanation is at the end and, along with several of author Homer Hickam’s personal pictures (peeking permission granted), it sums up what makes “Carrying Albert Home” so darn charming.

Really, though, it should be apparent that this is one of those “tales tall as the hills…” Readers should clearly be able to note the oc-casional knee-slapping silliness. Your leg is pulled from West Virginia to Florida and you know it… but there’s still something about this story that you’ll well-and-truly want to be real.

So is it? Think what you want, but I’m guessing affirmatively because that’s half the fun of this factional tale – and if a little wide-eyed storytelling is what you might like, too, then “Carrying Albert Home” will be just right.

“Carrying Albert Home: A Novel”by Homer Hickamc.2015, William Morrow • $25.99 / $31.99 Canada • 413 pages


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