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County officials joined Colony Square residents and law enforcement Tuesday at the neighborhood to look at the progress made in making the community safer.
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Local Marines have begun the 2011 Toys For Tots campaign. Lt. Col. Hank Van Der Borght, Corp. Brian Porter and Commandant Jonas Schommer at their station at Wal-Mart in 2010.
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ODonnell May Run Against Hoyer
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Maryland House of Delegates Minority Leader Anthony ODonnell (R-Dist. 29C) said this week he is strongly considering a run for the seat currently held by Congressman Steny Hoyer, the No. 2 Democrat in Congress. ODonnell told The County Times last week he might look at higher office because of his concerns over national debt and the apparent goal of some in the Occupy Wall Street movement to do away with capitalism. This week, speaking to a gathering of Republican central committees from the five counties in the 5th Congressional District, ODonnell seemed to strengthen his stance, though he has not yet committed to a run against Hoyer. I am strongly considering a run for Marylands 5th Congressional District, ODonnell said Tuesday. I expect Ill make that decision by no later than early December. ODonnell said the economic struggles in the nation, exemplified by small businesses trying to stay afloat and families finding it difficult to make ends meet, represent an opportunity to defeat Democrat incumbents. In 2012 the political environment is very volatile, ODonnell said. The presidents policies are not popular right now This environment is not a typical political environment. ODonnell has criticized Hoyer for voting for liberal policies that he said do not reflect the values of the 5th District and vowed to run an aggressive campaign if he decides to run. If I decide to run for this office, Ill do so unrestrained and Ill be running to win, ODonnell said. Rising GOP star Charles Lollar, of Newburg, recently announced he would not again run for Hoyers seat, after having lost to the entrenched incumbent last year, citing the strain on his family. Lollar was well received among Republicans and even some conservative Democrats in the region and garnered national media attention for his campaign. Todd Eberly, professor of political science at St. Marys College of Maryland, said ODonnell is a serious candidate who could also use a congressional run to raise his profile for some office outside the Maryland General Assembly. I would view him as a serious candidate, Eberly said. I would see this as ODonnells signaling he has interests beyond the General Assembly. Eberly said the recent redistricting map for District 5 took away some conservative votes from Anne Arundel County and replaced them with some from Prince Georges, making the district even more strongly Democratic. Also in heavily Democratic counties like Prince Georges and Charles, it would be a real battle for ODonnell to propagate his staunchly conservative message successfully. Thats going to be a hard message to sell in Prince Georges and Charles counties, Eberly said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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There will be a fund raising brunch at Caf des Artistes on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 12-2 p.m. to benefit The Leonardtown Arts Center. Honorary Chair of the event is artist Carolyn Egeli. The cost is $50 per person ($30 is a tax deductible donation) or $95 per couple ($60 being tax deductible). The event includes brunch and a meet and greet at the Leonardtown Arts Center. Contact Joe Orlando, president of the board, for reservations, at (301) 475-2859 or email joe@fenwickbooks.com.
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County planning and environmental staff presented a draft strategy for reducing nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment pollution flowing into the Chesapeake Bay watershed to elected leaders this week that could put major restrictions on agricultural and rural sectors to meet strict federal mandates with costs for some strategies ranging into the hundreds of millions of dollars. In 2010, the Obama administration ordered a comprehensive clean up of the bay and ordered states and counties to come up with watershed implementation plans (WIP) to find concrete ways to make that happen. The septic systems in the county, the report stated, produce more than 238,000 pounds of nitrogen in the waterways, and by 2020 that must be reduced to 152,541 pounds. Thats going to be one of our hardest goals because we are so reliant on septic systems, said county Environmental Planner Sue Veith. The report showed the county needs an es-
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Street Lights Help Brighten Colony Square
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Once a frequent spot for police calls and narcotics raids, residents in the tiny Colony Square community in Lexington Park are trying to reinvent the neighborhood, though it still struggles with blight, vacant homes and litter on its streets. There is only one way in or out and the community of townhouses in recent years had become a haven for illegal activity, but community members celebrated the addition of streetlights in their neighborhood Tuesday with a visit from the Board of County Commissioners. Neighborhood leaders pleaded with commissioners during the budget process to set aside money for just such a project, and both residents and police said Tuesday the lights have been a boon to community safety. The original cost was set at about $40,000 but it came closer to $50,000 on completion, said Rob Martin, chair of the new Colony Square Neighborhood Association. He praised the commissioners for paying the price and staying committed to the community. The commissioners happily absorbed it They didnt back away from it, Martin said. Its the difference of night and day with those street lights, weve never had street lights back there before. Economic development officials also proffered to commissioners that the planned completion of FDR Boulevard, which would run past the west end of the neighborhood is critical for its improvement. Robin Finnacom, director of the Community Development Corporation, said that as the road is finally connected, the chance is available to connect the Colony Square neighborhood to that road, opening up more public transportation options. It would also keep the community from being isolated, she said, which could cut down on illegal activities which have marred the neighborhood. Opening up the west side makes it part of the larger community versus the isolated enclave it is now, Finnacom said. Commissioner Dan Morris (R-Mechanicsville) praised the community for the progress it has made, but said he would not support the completion of FDR Boulevard because of the cost to the county in difficult economic times. Its one of those nice things we cant afford right now, Morris told The County Times. Whatever we can do without borrowing money is a good thing. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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County officials joined Colony Square residents and law enforcement Tuesday at the neighborhood to look at the progress made in making the community safer.
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will be on the Leonardtown Square for the annual tree lighting Nov. 25, offering some great winter flavors. She also puts her treats to work with a purpose, working with St. Marys Hospital to raise money for Relay for Life. This charity means a lot to me and my family and I hope to raise more money for them this year, she said. For 2012, The Farmers Daughter will be working on gluten-free and low fat varieties of
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Beatrice Anderson, 85
Beatrice Bea Stackhouse Anderson, 85, of Piney Point, MD passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at St. Marys Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, PA on October 31, 1926, she was the daughter of the late William L. Stackhouse and Maude Adele (Bennett) Stackhouse. Bea graduated from Eastern High School in 1945 and was married to Arthur Anderson in Washington, DC in 1947. She was a long-time resident of Rockville, MD where she was an active member of Crusader Lutheran Church and the Rockville Business and Professional Women. She was a secretary for the Department of Health, Education and Welfare before retiring and moving to St. Marys County in 1991. She was widowed in 1995 and became an avid volunteer in St. Marys County, with her church, Meals on Wheels, the Piney Point Lighthouse and NARFE (Natl Assn. of Retired Federal Employees). Bea loved playing her guitar and singing with the Senior Vibes. Many friends and fellow volunteers will miss the fashionably late Bea. She is survived by her three daughters, Barbara (Stephen) Vincent of Germantown, MD, Carolyn (Tom) Wilson of Chevy Chase, MD and Deborah (Brian) Mauldin of Adamstown, MD her brother William (Ruth) Stackhouse, brothers-in-law Wilbert L. Anderson and John (Marion) Anderson and. She was the beloved grandmother to six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at St. Georges Episcopal Church, Valley Lee, MD at 12pm on Saturday, November 19, 2011. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the church in her name. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at St. George Episcopal Church, Valley Lee, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
man, and Mary Harper. All services will be private. To leave a condolence for the family please visit www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
Sandra Fant, 50
Sandra Marie (Bond) Fant, 50 of Mechanicsville, MD departed this life on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Hospice House of St. Marys following a short illness. She was united in matrimony to Frederick D. Fant, Jr. on March 3, 1996. Sandra was the seventh child of 15 children born to Shirley E. Bond and the late King Philip Bond, Sr. on May 8, 1961 in Leonardtown, MD. She graduated from Chopticon High School in June 1979 and moved to Washington, DC shortly thereafter. Sandra was employed by the Federal Government and Private Sector as an Administrative Officer during her professional career. She lived in Washington, DC while working for the Department of Transportation (U.S. Coast Guard) from 1979 1982. While living in Southwest Washington, Sandra was an active member of the Southwest Festival of Arts and the Southwest Photography Group and she also held officer roles in these organizations. During the annual events, Sandra worked diligently to assure these events were a success. In June 1982, Sandra moved to Topeka, KS with her job transfer under the U.S. Coast Guard (Dept. of Transportation) for a year. She returned to Washington, DC and continued her employment with the same agency. Later in her Federal career she worked for the Library of Congress. Sandra continued her career in later years with COMSAT, a satellite company, Lockheed Martin as an Administrative Officer and as a sub-contractor with ManTech. She received several awards and commendations during her career. Sandra always had a strong work ethic and was dedicated to her tasks at hand. Sandras favorite past-time was dancing, bowling, bid whist, card games, and she especially enjoyed her children, and grandson DaShawn. All the nieces and nephews loved going to her house, it was known as the fun house, and she always showed them a good time and kept them in line. She had a smile that would light up anyones heart. Even during the days of her illness, Sandra proudly confessed her belief in Our Lord and Saviour. Sandra believed in being very direct when it came to what was right in Gods eyes. Even though she realized she was not perfect herself. Sandra was a faithful member of St. Josephs Church. Sandra leaves to remember
and cherish her husband Frederick; mother Shirley Bond; four loving children; Sanjah, Darrin, Brian, Norma; and three stepsons, Ricky Andrew, Vincent M., and Frederick D. Fant, III; thirteen grandchildren; eleven siblings; King Philip, Jr. (Sheila) Durham, NC, Julius (Rita) of Mechanicsville, MD, Terri Taylor (Arlin) of Forestville, MD, Deborah Austin (Arthur) of Newport News, VA, Paul of Mechanicsville, MD, Gary (Michelle) of Perris, CA, Eric (Gladys) of Leonardtown, MD, Kim of Leonardtown, MD, Norris (Lynn) of Leonardtown, Brian (Latasha) of Waldorf, and Kerry Sr., of Leonardtown, MD; a sister-in-law Connie, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition, a godmother, and godsons Paul Agee Bond, Jr, and Derrick Mason. Sandra was preceded in death by her loving father King Philip Bond Sr., a brother Michael, two sisters Gladys Ann and Karen Gail and her maternal grandparents James and Veronica Woodland, and paternal grandparents Norris and Carrie Bond. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at St. Josephs Catholic Church, Point Lookout Road, Morganza. Interment followed in the Queen of Peace Cemetery.
Iva Rothwell, 77
Iva Jean Rothwell, 77 of Mechanicsville, MD died November 11, 2011 at Washington Hospital Center. Born April 17, 1934 in Keystone, NB, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Allen Dunwoody and Viva Jeanette (Clapp) Dunwoody. After graduation from Scottsbluff High School in NE, Jean moved to Oakland, CA where she married Paul Rothwell. During her 25 years as a Navy wife and mother, she established homes in CA, WA, MD and back to WA. Upon retiring from the Navy, the family returned to their home in CA Once the nest was emptied, Jean pursued a teaching degree, turning her hearts desire into an acknowledged profession. In 1994, upon Pauls second retirement, they settled in Maryland where they immersed themselves into the community of St. Marys County. Jean devoted her efforts to tutoring reading students and serving the Lord through the Hollywood Methodist church. Jean is survived by her husband, Paul C. Rothwell, children, Paula Mercurio (Greg) of Campbell, CA, Michael Rothwell (Francis) of Camino, CA, Patrick Rothwell (Joanne) of Hattiesburg, MS, Philip Rothwell (Lydia) of Port Hueneme, CA, ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, siblings, Leota Schnell of Keystone, NE, Elton Dunwoody (Lois) of Keystone, NE and Jerald Dunwoody (Sonnely) of Oreville, CA. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Lawrence Dunwoody, Shirley Slape, and Twylah Stallings. Family will receive friends for Jeans Life Celebration on Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 18, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Hollywood United Methodist Church, 24422 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood, MD 20636. Interment will follow in Joy Chapel Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Margaret Gordon, 94
M a r g a ret Gordon, 94, of Lusby, MD passed away at Solomons Nursing Center in Maryland on November 5, 2011. Margaret was born in Santa Barbara, CA on November 19, 1916 to the late Mary K. and Charles C. Heltman, their only daughter, she lived with her 3 brothers at the Heltman Ranch in Carpinteria. She attended high school in Carpinteria and graduated business school at U.C.S. B. She lived and worked in Santa Barbara where she retired from the county of Santa Barbara. Surviving is her only daughter, Linda Gordon (Kittleson), two Grandchildren, Shawn and Torey Aylesworth and four Great Grandchildren, Meagan, Alyssa, Brandon and Taylor. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Barry Gordon and brothers, Bruce, Harold and Stanley Heltman. The family would like to thank the entire staff of Solomons Nursing Center for their kindness and loving care. They shared their love for life and dignity. Bless you all! Private services will be held at the Santa Barbara Cemetery at a later date. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. com.
Kevin Poort, 47
Kevin Wray Poort, CDR U.S. Navy (Ret), 47 of California, MD died October 30, 2011 at Hospice House of St. Marys. Born September 29, 1964 in Wichita, Kansas, he was the son of Larry Wray Poort and Linda Suzanne (Finch) Barnes. Kevin graduated from USC College in 1986. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 until 2010 when he retired as a Commander. Kevin is survived by his parents and his siblings, Michael Poort of Carmichael, CA, Danielle Isaac of Ashland, OR, and Ashley Poort of Sanford, FL. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station Chapel. A fellowship gathering for friends and family will be hosted by the family directly following the service. Sharing memories of Kevin at the service would be very much appreciated by the family. If you would like to speak, please send an email to swytermc@gmail. com. If you plan to attend, please reply to swytermc@gmail.com so the family can make arrangements for base access requirements and for the fellowship gathering. Interment will be in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, CA. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield
Bernice Bodman, 98
Bernice E. Bodman, 98, of California, MD, died on November 7, 2011 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on January 8, 1913 in Rockland, ME she was the daughter of the late Winfred and Maud (Willey) Flinton. She moved to St. Marys County in 1969 and was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughter Phyllis Doughty of California, MD, 6 grandchildren, 18 GreatGrandchildren, and 18 Great-Great Grandchildren. Mrs. Bodman is preceded in death by her husband Edmond Bodman and her children; Edmond Bod-
June Scanlon, 74
June Reed Scanlon, 74 of Lusby, MD formerly of Crofton, MD died on October 31, 2011, peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 29, 1936 in Birmingham, AL to the late
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Marvin and Lora Reed. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years Ed Scanlon; loving mother of Michael Burke Scanlon and his wife Shirl, Elizabeth Scanlon Salvatore and her husband Rick; five grandchildren April, Edward Eddie and Kelsey Scanlon, Anthony Sal and Laura Salvatore; sister of Jim and the late Max Reed. She was proud of her careers at the C.I.A., Delta Airlines as a stewardess and as a construction supervisor at Wendys DavCo. The family received friends on Thursday November 3, from 11:00 1:00 PM at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 90 Alexander Lane, Solomons, MD; where a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 1:00 PM. Interment was held on Friday November 4 at 1:00 PM in Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Bladensburg, MD. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to , SMILE Ecumenical Ministries, Inc., P.O. Box 1276, Solomons, Maryland 20688, www.smileinc.org. Arrangements by the Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., Lusby, MD. www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Mary Simpson, 92
Mary Eleanor Hayden Simpson, 92, of Avenue, St. Marys County, Maryland, died November 11, 2011, at Hillhaven Assisted Living Nursing and Reh a bi l it at ion Center in Adelphi, Maryland. Born September 24, 1919 in Oakley, Maryland, she was the eldest child of the late Frank Charles Hayden and Mary Martha Mattie (Simpson) Hayden. Reared on her birthplace, a small tobacco farm situated between St. Clements Bay and Canoe Neck Creek, Eleanor was a lifelong devout Catholic. She attended Oakley School for the first two grades followed by Holy Angels School. She began high school at Margaret Brent School in Morganza, before attending St. Marys Academy in Leonardtown, graduating in 1937, followed by one year of business school training at the Academy. Eleanor, a talented musician, played piano and bass in the Academys orchestra including their statewide championship performance at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore. As a choral group member, she sang at the 1934 dedication of the large cross on St. Clements Island. Shortly after Academy studies, Eleanor moved to Washington, D.C. where she was a member of St. Peters Church and worked in sales and as a model for The Hecht Companys flagship store.
Eleanor married William E. Simpson at St. Peters on June 5, 1943, and they lived during the early years on Capitol Hill followed by Northwest Washington, D.C. where they were members of Sacred Heart Church. The family, now including two young children, moved in 1950 to Silver Spring, Maryland, where the final child was born. During the Silver Spring years, Eleanor was a member of St. Bernadettes Church where she donated time wood refinishing and landscaping for the Franciscan nuns. Eleanor also worked with her husband restoring antique furniture for Walter Reed Antiques. Eleanor and William designed their retirement home built on her birthplace, where they moved September 1973 and spent many happy years entertaining and antique restoring together. Eleanor was a sought-after community fundraiser including for the local cancer society and her church. She was an avid gardener, and an excellent seamstress, upholsterer, and picture frame restorer. She was passionate about family and local history and took participating as a citizen seriously. Alongside her husband, she donated countless hours to her church and community, including as Patron of Sotterly Plantation. In 1994 Eleanor and her husband received a preservation award from the Maryland Historical Trust, St. Marys County Chapter, for their antique restoration work at Sotterly, Historic St. Marys City, and other historical sites. Eleanor was also a charter member of the St. Clements 100, and was active in the Friends of St. Marys City, Friends of the St. Clements Island Potomac River Museum, and the St. Marys County Historical Society. Eleanor was humble in her tireless work for her beloved Holy Angels Parish including heading up the yard committee, working on church dinners, restoring religious statues, and helping the choir. She designed the churchs hanging lights and along with her husband donated them and the school library addition named in her honor. In 2003 The Archdiocese of Washington awarded her at the National Shrine the Medal of Merit for Faithful Service. Eleanor left her beloved birthplace in 2009 when she entered Hillhaven. Survivors include her three children, Suzanne Marie Raper of Rockville, Jane Lancaster McLeod of Garrett Park, and Nancy Jean Simpson (Bridger) of Washington, D.C.; one sister Rachel F. Ryan of Kensington; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren, one niece, and one nephew. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, William E. Simpson. Family will receive friends for Eleanors Life Celebration on Friday, November 18, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Holy Angels Church, 21340 Colton Point Road, Avenue, Maryland, 20609. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated there on Saturday, November 19, 2011, 10:00 AM, with Reverend Michael Tietjen, Pastor, as the celebrant. Interment will take place in St. Marys Church cemetery, Newport, 11555 St. Marys
Church Road, Charlotte Hall, Charles County, Maryland, 20622. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Angels Church, 21340 Colton Point Road, Avenue, Maryland 20609-2422; Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, Post Office Box 7, Avenue, Maryland 20609; or Sotterly Plantation, P.O. Box 67, 44300 Sotterly Lane, Hollywood, Maryland 20636. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Brenda Wathen, 57
B r e n d a Faye Lawrence Wathen, 57, of Mechanicsville, MD, died on November 8, 2011 in Callaway, MD. Born on October 5, 1954 she was the daughter of Rosemary Lawrence and the late Francis McQue Lawrence. She was the loving companion of Mike Machesney. Brenda is survived by her children; Kristie Covington (Dwayne) of St. Leonard, MD, Sta-
cey Willett (Mickey) of Bushwood, MD, Morgan Thompson (Mitch Goddard) of Hollywood, MD, grandchildren; Ashley and Anthony Bubba Covington, Donovan Wathen and Elizabeth (Lizzy) Willett. Brenda is also survived by her siblings: Stevie Lawrence (Gail) of Avenue, MD, Gwen Tarantola (Michael) and Ida Abell (BK) of Mechanicsville, MD, Mac Brother Lawrence (Kathy) of Clements, MD, Tina Graves (Glenn) of Bushwood, MD, and Lana Cameron of Leonardtown, MD. Brenda graduated from Chopticon High School in 1972 and was a lifelong resident of St. Marys County. She was an office manager for the State Highway Administration for 35 years and a member of the 7th District Rescue Squad Ladies Auxiliary serving as the recording secretary. Brenda enjoyed her Grandchildren, NASCAR, Go-cart racing, reading, and crossword puzzles. The family received friends on Sunday, November 13, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, with prayers recited at 5:00 PM with 7th Dist. Vol. Rescue Squad at 5:15 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, November 14, 2011 at 10:00 in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD, with Fr. Michael Tietjen officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers were Paul Abell,
Mac LilMac Lawrence, Matthew Hartman, Randy Hill, Jason Graves, and Garfield Young. Honorary Pallbearers were Brittany Wenk, State Highway Administration, and the 7th District Rescue Squad. Contributions may be made in memory of Brenda Lawrence Wathen to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD. To leave a condolence for the family please visit www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
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On Nov. 7, at approximately 2:01 p.m., an African-American male entered the business office of Corner Liquors, located in Lexington Park and stole U.S. currency from the office, police report. Upon being discovered in the office area, the unknown suspect pushed an employee and fled out the rear of the store on foot. The suspect is described as being between 6-feet, 2-inches, and 6-feet, 4-inches tall, with a dark complexion, wearing a dark in color baseball style cap, dark pants, black and white shoes and a dark colored jacket with an unknown white logo on the upper right shoulder. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Sgt. Steven Koch at 301-475-4200 Ext. 1963. You can also text message information at TIPS 239 plus your message to 274-637 (CRIMES) or by calling Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333. If your information leads to an arrest and conviction you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
On Oct. 31, at 9:30 p.m., TFC E. M. Evans responded to the 22000 block of St. Gabriels Circle in Great Mills for a reported domestic assault. Upon arrival, contact was made with a female complainant, 31, of Great Mills who advised she was involved in a physical altercation with James Kelly Butler, 34, of Great Mills. According to the complainant, she and a male juvenile, 13, of Great Mills were both allegedly assaulted by Butler after he forced entry into the residence. Butler, who left before police arrived, returned to the scene and made contact with Evans. Butler appeared to be intoxicated and also had visible injuries, police said. He was transported to the St. Marys Hospital for treatment of a laceration on his hand and then placed under arrest for second-degree assault.
On Nov. 13, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Deputy Snyder responded to a residence on Great Mills Road for a report of a domestic assault. Investigation revealed William James Kolton, 47, of Great Mills, was involved in a verbal dispute with the victim, which escalated into a physical assault when Kolton allegedly began choking the victim. A third party tried to intervene to protect the victim and was also assaulted by Kolton, police said. Snyder arrested Kolton and charged him with two counts of second-degree assault.
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By Carrie Munn Staff Writer One of the seven consent agenda items approved by the Board of Education on Nov. 9 spurred protest from Education Association of St. Marys County (EASMC). There are numerous public education causes worth fighting for and this isnt one of them, Liz Purcell Leskinen, EASMC UniServ director told the board. She asked the board not to approve the motion that would allow for the creation of a separate bargaining unit specifically for administrative and supervisory school personnel. Schools Superintendent Michael Martirano explained a petition signed by more than 85 percent of administrative personnel was delivered after it had percolated over the last several years. Im about the fair treatment of all school employees, Martirano said, adding, Were certainly not looking to bust any unions. The state of Maryland allows up to five bargaining units per school system and St. Marys has been unique in that its had a singular voice for educators for 40 years, Martirano explained. An advocate for a new bargaining unit, district Mathematics Supervisor Alex Jaffurs was once a member of EASMC as a math teacher at Leonardtown High School. He explained that after serving in a more supervisory role at Patuxent High School and joining the Calvert Association of Supervisor and Administrators (CASA), he felt personally and professionally fulfilled with the support that [the group] provided. When returning to a supervisory role in St. Marys, he said he was amazed there was no similar group in existence. He said the long-standing, antiquated notion of EASMC serving as the voice for all certificated personnel has caused conflict, resulting in strained relationships and muddled representation. An inherent conflict will always exist when an organiza-
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Last minute legislative changes to the decades-old maintenance of effort law protecting local per-pupil school funding has opened the door to $2.6 billion in potential local education cuts, the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) announced in a report released this week. Maintenance of effort is intended to ensure that the education funding partnership between state and local governments remains well-defined, intact, and dependable by discouraging local governments from shortchanging schools and students, a release from MSEA states. This partnership, coupled with the historic investment in our students made possible by the Thornton Plan in 2002, has led to significant progress in Marylands public schools, including number one rankings by Education Week magazine three years in a row. However, if MOE is not fixed, Maryland could face an unprecedented and dangerous wave of education cuts that would lead to increased class sizes, discontinued programs and services, and widespread layoffs, the release states. MSEAs report, Maintenance of Effort, Repairing Marylands School Funding Safeguard, details how MOE became broken, the impact of the broken MOE law on schools and students, and what steps can be taken to fix the law. To read the full report, and to see a countyby-county breakdown of the effects of the broken MOE law, visit www.marylandeducators.org/moe.
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By Carrie Munn Staff Writer Many of the actors, directors, crew and performers in this years Southern Maryland Originals wear multiple hats and collaborate to bring their craft to local audiences. There is a push to open the doors and invite more participation from the community. From students at CSMs Leonardtown campus to elementary, middle and high school students to working adults, housewives and retirees, theres a role for everyone. While CSMs LaPlata campus offers two-year degrees in Theater, Dance and Music and is known as a hotbed for the arts, no such degrees are offered at Leonardtown. Still, the southern campus is seeking more participation in the Performing Arts Club. Noted playwright Trish Cole explained that to spark more involvement, she has created workshops and served as a guest speaker in English cours- Jake Dodges, left, Alyssa Fox and Tia LePore during T & T Acting Teches, discussing the elements of nique 2 class, during the mime part of the curriculum. the 10-minute play. She, along terest in acting and hone their skills in a fun, with CSMs Theater Director Keith Hight and local actors and production supportive environment. On Sundays, the group meets up at Missy team members have encouraged more student Bells Art Shack in the Leonardtown Art Ceninvolvement. Theres a lot of powerhouse theatre go- ter to learn more about the craft and practice ing on and people arent turning up, Hight their skills through scene-work, improvisation and auditioning practice alongside their peers. said. LePore said several current students landHe said he hopes that word of mouth and ed roles in Sotterleys Ghost Tours and Candlecontinuous outreach to the community will spark more interest in the arts scene of South- light Tours and have auditioned for numerous school, civic and community theater producern Maryland. He said people young and old and every- tions with their newfound confidence and selfone in between, at any level of experience, esteem gained from the acting class. For more information on CSMs arts ofare invited to audition for the community colferings, visit www.csmd.edu/Arts or to get inleges many shows and find out what courses are offered for aspiring thespians, writers and volved with the Performing Arts Club at the Leonardtown campus, email KeithHHight@ performers. A childrens theater and productions of all csmd.edu. To get details on the Teen and Tween types of works make diving in to the world of Acting Technique 1 and 2 classes, email teentheater easy. Got a tween or teen with the acting bug? andtweenactingclass@gmail.com or call (240) A once-a-week class hosted by avid local the- 434-6318. ater stars James LePore and Missy Bell offers kids aged 10 to 15 a chance to explore their in- carriemunn@countytimes.net
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Thursday, Nov. 17
YPI Volunteer Fair Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (44219 Airport Road, California) 6 to 8 p.m. The Young Professionals Initiative of St. Marys County will host its annual volunteer fair in the multipurpose room of SMHECs Building One. Come out to find out about how to put your skills to use as a volunteer with a number of great local organizations. YPI will have a general body meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and many community groups will be on hand to provide information on unique and meaningful volunteering opportunities. For additional information on the program, contact Craig Gorman at programs@ypi-smc.org. Grocery Auction and Fundraiser Mother Catherine Spalding School (38833 Chaptico Rd., Helen) - 5:30 p.m. A grocery auction, called by Farrell Auction Service, will bring out a refrigerated trailer from distribution centers and major grocery stores throughout the area. Some are items over-stocked; some have sell-by dates too close to put on grocery shelves; some are brand-name products and some are not. Various items from frozen foods to snacks and soda, dry goods and cleaning supplies will be available in small and or large lots for great deals. Payment by cash or check. The schools cafeteria will be serving food. Call the Mother Catherine Spalding School for more information at (301) 884-3165.
Solomons Island Winery wines. Support and shop local artisans works, from oil paintings to fabric work, there is sure to be a piece that is perfect for that Christmas shopping list. Admission is $7 at the door. For more information contact Katrina Cropp at (301) 737-2500. St. Marys Ryken Players present The Diary of Anne Frank St. Marys Ryken Romauld Hall Auditorium (22600 Camp Calvert Rd., Leonardtown) 7 p.m. Based on the emotional writings of a Jewish teen in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam, the Pulitzer Prize winning play The Diary of Anne Frank will be performed by St. Marys Ryken students on Nov. 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. with a 2 p.m. show Sunday, Nov. 20. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $10 per adult and $5 for students and children. Christmas Open House and Bake Shop Victory Baptist Church Gymnasium (29855 Eldorado Farm Lane, Mechanicsville) - 5 p.m. Get a head start on your holiday shopping! Its a multi-vendor open house benefiting the Victory Baptist Youth Group. Vendors like Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Mary Kay, Premier Designs Jewelry, Tastefully Simple, Miche Purses and Celebrating Home will have items available for cash and carry or you can place orders for delivery. Home-baked goods will also be for sale, free refreshments and door prizes round out this event to support a great cause. Contact (301) 884-8503 for more details.
F-150, F-250, Mustang, Focus, Fusion, Expedition, Explorer and Escape. As a thank you, all participants will receive a free hot dog, bag of chips and soda following each test drive. To schedule your test drive, which will be scheduled in 20 minute increments, email your top 3 preferred times and model selection to jcguy@ smcps.org or lhsraidersguard@gmail.com. Super Prize Bingo Ridge Volunteer Fire House (13820 Point Lookout Road, Ridge) 4 p.m. The Ridge VFD Auxiliary, St. Marys Trinity Church, St. Marys City and St. Marys Chapel, Ridge will be holding a Super Prize Bingo with doors opening at 4 p.m. and Bingo begins at 5. Cost is $20 for the first bingo pack, $8 for additional packs and $1 for 5050 specials. No children under 10. All seats must purchase a ticket. This is a non-smoking event. One winner per regular game. Prizes include TVs, iPod, Wii System, Garman, Computers, Bicycles, Fishing Trip, Kindle and many more. For a complete list of prizes, visit www.ridgevfd.org. Delicious food and refreshments for sale. More than 50 door prizes. For more information call (301) 862-4597. 15th Annual Thanksgiving 5K Race and Prediction Walk Visitors Center (18751 Hogaboom Lane, Saint Marys City) 9 a.m. The Chesapeake Bay Running Club presents a timed 5K, Pediction 5K and 1.5 mile short course historic walk which will benefit Special Olympics of St. Marys County. Registration is required between 7:45 and 8:45 a.m. and race fees of $20 will be collected the day of the race. Running or walking will take place on smooth surfaces through the historic and scenic parts of St. Marys City and baked goods, door prizes and a chance to win a turkey are also included. Visit www.cbrc.org or call (301) 475-9829 or (301) 872-0364 for details. Chicken Dinner and Dance at Bowles Farm Bowles Farm (22880 Budds Creek Road, Clements) 6 p.m.
Dinner and dance featuring Nuttin Fancy band. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Mother Catherine Spalding School. Cost for the chicken dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. is $10 and the dance, from 7 to 11 p.m. is $10. BYOB (set ups of soda and ice will be available). For reservations contact Heidi Morgan (301) 672-0964, Diane Fenwick (301) 769-2856 or the school at (301) 884-3165.
Sunday, Nov. 20
Quarter Throw Down and Vendor Auction St. Marys County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown) 1 p.m. Come out for an afternoon of quarter auction fun with the FUN BUNCH team. All items are one to four quarters. The event features 18 vendors as well as gift cards and fresh made holiday wreaths. Paddles are $3 each, with no limit to the number used. Raffles and concessions also available and all benefits the 4-H Ropes and Wranglers club. For more information or reservations, call (410) 474-2958. Arts and Crafts Bazaar American Legion Post 255 (13390 Point Lookout Rd., Ridge) Noon Just in time for the holidays, the Legion will host a bazaar with a wide variety of handmade arts and crafts, homemade foods and miscellaneous gifts available for purchase at great prices. Tables will feature handmade American Girl Doll clothing, alpaca socks, hats and scarves, ceramics, driftwood floral designs, Harbor House crafts, homemade jellies, jams and baked goods, handmade and Premier Designs jewelry, works by several local artists, Mary Kay make-up, green gifts, pet stuff and antiques and collectibles. There will be a FREE childrens craft table to keep the kids busy while the adults shop. Hot dogs, hamburgers and sausages will be for sale thanks to the Sons of American Legion. Call (301) 872-5349 for additional info.
Friday, Nov. 18
Winter Concert Festival Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (44219 Airport Road, California) 6 to 9 p.m. The SMHEC will host its First Annual Winter Concert Festival with musical guest local singer- songwriter David Norris. Enjoy dinner and a show with featuring Sunshines and Canards Catering. Enjoy Ruddy Ducks craft brews and indulge yourself in a variety of
Saturday, Nov. 19
Drive One 4 UR School Fundraiser Leonardtown High School (23995 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come out and test-drive a new Ford vehicle with no obligation to purchase and the Leonardtown High School Band will earn a minimum of $20 per each car taken for a spin. Drivers 18 and older can choose any of nine different Ford models including the Flex,
Monday, Nov. 21
16th Annual Craft Show Hollywod Volunteer Fore Department Social Hall (24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hollywood Fire Departmet and the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary will host a craft fair with free admission and parking. The auxiliaries will also be selling refreshments. For more details, contact Leone Gatton at (301) 373-2221.
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Tuesday, Nov. 22
Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School (all ages) Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study Wednesday Discipleship Classes (Adults, youth & Children)
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Special Olympics No Limit Holdem Poker The Bennett Building (24390 Old Three Notch Rd., Hollywood) 6:30 p.m. $1 and $2 Blinds, No limit cash game with dealers provided. High hand paid out nightly. All food and drinks are free and games benefit Special Olympics St. Marys County & Center for Life Enrichment. For more information call Jim Bucci Sr. at (301) 373-6104.
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Wednesday, Nov. 23
Free Fall Crafternoon Leonardtown Library (23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown) 1 to 4 p.m. Free harvest-themed craft for kids aged 4 to 12. Supplies will be provided. Call (301) 475-2846 or visit www.stmalib.org for more information.
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Live Music: No Green JellyBeenz Acoustic Olde Town Pub (22785 Washington Street, Leonardtown) 7 p.m. Live Music: Piranhas Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Live Music: Dylan Galvin The Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) 8 p.m.
5th Anniversary Celebration w/ 3 Day Ride Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 8 p.m. Live Music: Yoko Says No Cryers Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) 8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 20
NFL Sunday w/ $1 Domestics Fat Boys Country Store (41566 Medleys Neck Road, Leonardtown) 2 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 21
$2.50 Margaritas All Day Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 10 a.m. Cooking w/ Dan Rebarchick: Stuffed Ham Lennys Restaurant (23418 Three Notch Road, California) 6 p.m.
Live Music: Fair Warning Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Live Music: Dave Norris DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. Live Music: Joe Martone Jazz Band Chefs American Bistro (22576 MacArthur Boulevard, San Souci Plaza suite 314, California) 7 p.m. Live Music: John Luskey Martinis Lounge (10553 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains) 8:30 p.m. DJ Tommy T and Friends Karaoke Dance Party Scheibles Restaurant (48342 Wynne Rd., Ridge) - 9 p.m. Live Music: Karma Exchange The Greene Turtle (6 St. Marys Avenue, Suite 104, La Plata) 8 p.m.
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Tuesday, Nov. 22
Burger and Open Mic Night Casey Jones Pub (417 E. Charles St., La Plata) 7 p.m. Cigar Night The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 8 p.m. Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 6:30 p.m. All Night Karaoke Martinis Lounge (10553 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains) 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 19
Bull and Oyster Roast with Anthony Ryan and Renegade American Legion Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach) 1 p.m. Live Music: Synergy Lisas Pub (4310 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head) 9:30 p.m. Live Music: Full Steam Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) 8 p.m. Live Music: Four Friends Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Live Music: The Honchos Casey Jones Pub (417 E. Charles St., La Plata) 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 23
Live Music: No Green JellyBeenz Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) 9 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve and Tyler Hamilton Benefit with Sam Grow The Greene Turtle (6 St. Marys Avenue, Suite 104, La Plata) 8 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Party w/ One Louder Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 8 p.m. Free Comedy Night DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 8:30 p.m. Pre-Turkey Comedy Bash Rustic River Bar and Grill (40874 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown) - 8 p.m.
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The County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail carriemunn@countytimes.net.
Last weeks article in The County Times featuring Sam Grow neglected to give proper photograph credit for the live shot of Sam Grow. The photo was courtesy of Mike Batson Photography.
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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer Well, Ive passed my share of milestones this year. That fiftything over the summer, in October it was thirty years in custom picture framing, also in October was my third year of writing this column, six years this week since my husbands heart attack, and now, today, my husband and I will celebrate our tenth anniversary. As is said Who woulda thought. Ive had a previous marriage, and relationships, but I dont know that I ever thought of them as for the long term or gave all my time and attention to each one as I should have. My husband will tell most anyone that he is high maintenance not in terms of money (he might as well find someone else) but in terms of connection, support, and contact. He has made me realize that you need to be fully connected with someone by thought, proximity, or by phone as the case may be. This has been a learning situation for me. I was more of a do what I want to do, call only in dire emergency kind of person. My parents were happy if I called them more then once a semester in college. I never got used to having to be available and accountable to another person. It took me most of forty years to figure this out. Now, it is a comforting feeling to know I am right where I am supposed to be; that somebody wants to know what Im doing at 2:45 in the afternoon, and how my day is going. Before, I was always anxious for the next change in my life to come along. I might not have been aware of this at the time, but I can look back and see this trait now. Why do I write this. I write it because change and feelings intrigue me. I write it because I wonder how I made it through my life at some points, and I marvel at the changes that I have incorporated into my life. And again I am amazed at the feeling of being right where I am supposed to be. What is a milestone in a marriage? I suppose in this day and age it is especially important to acknowledge and celebrate each year you are together. If you look at it in terms of walking down an old country road with the old mile stone markers you can look back in segments. What was the defining factor of each year? I wont go in to each year, but I can see a gradual change in how we communicate, or sometimes dont, in what we now value, and what is now unimportant. I was researching 10th anniversary gifts and found that the traditional gifts of tin and aluminum are still in fashion. One site suggested a modern alternative of Blue Sapphire. Hallmark is most likely the definitive source for anniversary ideas and their list also states tin or aluminum on the traditional side, but diamonds on the modern side. I think we will probably lean to the traditional side for gifts this year. Ive been trying to think of what to get my husband in relation to the tin/aluminum theme. The first thing that came to mind was a tin ear. Because I think I can sing beautifully, but Im not sure my husband thinks so. I might be able to whip a tin ear up out of tinfoil like how the wait staff at really nice restaurants craft fascinating creations to take home food to your dog. Seriously, I think I will craft something like cufflinks, or a necklace for him. He might not get his gift today, but will before the end of the month. As my mind wanders I think of these things. Too bad my mind didnt wander in this direction earlier. As for tonight, we will go out to eat Im sure where, I dont know. All I do know is that wherever we end up, we will be together and right where we are supposed to be. To each new years adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@ yahoo.com
Madam, we are enrolling officers and have come to get the names of the male members of your The men objectfamily. ed to being enlisted Q: Do you have you a in a Virginia regihusband or sons capable of ment as they wanted bearing arms? their own identificaA: Yes, a husband and tion as a Maryland six sons. unit. They decided to Q: What is your husenlist but would apbands name and where is peal to the authorities. The members of our he? company lost no time in taking steps to have A: He is a prisoner at the muster roll rectified, and to that end a Ft. Warren. joint committee of five was chosen from our Q: Who is your eldest company and one or both of the others -son and where is he? involved in the same trouble -- to wait on A: Frank Key HowPresident Davis and also on General Robard, he is in prison with his ert E. Lee, commanding all the Virginia father. forces. Q: Your next son? The committee met with Jefferson DaA: John Eager Howvis whom they said promised to assist. They ard who is a Captain in the had more difficulty meeting with General McHenry Howard, 1862 Confederate Army. Lee. He seemed not at all pleased at being Q: Your next son? interrupted and told us he did not see what A: Charles Howard who is a Major in the Confedercould be done, adding sharply that the Maryland troops had already given more trouble than five times as many ate Army. Q: Your next son? others. A: James Howard who is a Lt. Colonel in the ConThe men from Maryland drilled themselves while others were drilled by young cadets from the Virginia Mil- federate Army. Q: And the next son? itary Institute, but when one of these young gentlemen A: Edward Lloyd Howard who is a surgeon in the presented himself to Captain Murray and reported that he was assigned for that service, he was gruffly informed Confederate Army. Q: And your youngest son? that this company was drilled by its own officers and serA: McHenry Howard who is also in the Southern geants, after which we were left to our own training Within a week Dorseys company and our own received Army and with Stonewall Jackson. I expect hell be here orders to proceed to Winchester to join the six Maryland soon. (This was during the Maryland Invasion by Lee and Jackson). companies which had been formed at Harpers Ferry. McHenry Howard returned home to Baltimore in May Mrs. Howard then shut the door in their faces. The en1865. There he found a note dated September 1862 from Union officers notifying him that he had been drafted. He rolling officers wrote the note, slid it under the door and left. asked about this and was told that on that day the officers McHenry Howard died in Baltimore on September had insisted on seeing his mother. 11, 1923.
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Libraries to be closed All three libraries will close at 5 p.m. on Wed, Nov. 23, and be closed on Thurs, Nov. 24, for Thanksgiving. Libraries are collecting food and toys This is Homelessness and Hunger Awareness Week. The libraries are collecting non-perishable food not only this week, but this month for Southern Maryland Food Bank. The libraries are also collection sites for Toys for Tots. New toys can be dropped off any time before Dec. 15. They should be not gift-wrapped. Lexington Park is collecting donations of hats, scarves and gloves, which will be given to community organizations for distribution. Kids can drop in and make a craft Children ages 4 to 12 can drop in and make a fall craft on Nov. 23 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Leonardtown. Supplies will be provided. Free grant webinars scheduled Two free webinars to help non-profit organizations create more effective grant proposals are scheduled at
Lexington Park on Nov. 30. Proposal Writing Basics will begin at 12 noon and provide an overview of the proposal writing process and the basics of what to include. The second, Proposal Budgeting Basics, starts at 1 p.m. and is geared for the novice grant seeker. How to prepare and present a budget proposal will be discussed including personnel, non-personnel and overhead expenses and the relationship between budget for the project and overall budget. Participants can register for one or both webinars. The webinars will be presented by the Foundation Center. eReaders explained at workshop Leonardtown is offering an eBook Workshop on Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m. An overview of eReaders will be presented and the downloading process will be demonstrated. Registration is required. Those attending will be entered in the drawing of NOOK Color and a Kindle on Dec. 17. Poets can share poetry Poets of all ages are invited to share a favorite poem or a poem they have written or just come and listen at the Poetry Open Mic on Nov. 29 at Leonardtown. Reading begins at 6:30 p.m. Storyteller Janice the Griot returns Professional storyteller Janice Curtis Greene will once again mesmerize the audience with a program of holiday and Kwanzaa stories on Dec. 3 at Lexington Park at 1:30 p.m. A book signing of her recently released book, Thema and the Wonderful Black Gourd, follows with copies being available for purchase.
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On Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 10 a.m., a Stash or Trash organizational class will be held at the Northern Senior Activity Center. This is a follow-up session to our earlier general organizational class, DeClutter and Simplify. This is based on interest and specific questions about paperwork. This presentation, by professional organizer Kae Clarke, will teach you the necessary skills to organize all that paperwork at home for filing, mail, calendars, scheduling, family memorabilia and photos. Learn what to keep and what to trash. There will be Q&A at the end of the program. Call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 to sign up by Wednesday, Nov. 23.
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Programming Rhythm:
The circadian system drives the biological activities of your body on a cellular level. Disruptions in programmed cycles affect your entire body. Sleep disruption upsets its delicate balance, so planning your sleep cycles is one of the best things you can do for your body. There are five stages of sleep in which your body takes about 90 minutes to complete. During the five stages there are different functions taking place in each stage and there is a perfect time in the cycle to wake. Have you ever thought you had a good nights sleep and still woke up tired? Odds are you woke up while in stage three or four. So lets learn the proper rhythm to your sleep patterns. Stage one lasts about 5 minutes, this is a light sleep period and you are easily woken during this time. Stage two can last ten to twentyfive minutes and is considered still a light sleep stage. Stage three is a deep sleep stage; here if you are woken you will most likely be groggy and take awhile to actually wake. Stage four is a more intense deep sleep stage; here blood flow is directed away from the brain towards muscles, restoring physical energy; the recharging stage. Stage five is known as the REM sleep stage occurring approximately 70-90 minutes after falling asleep. This is the dream stage. Stage five is the stage you want to program waking up from. So, the formula is to plan your sleep in multiples of 90 minutes. Example would be to plan to fall asleep around 10pm and wake at 5:30am.
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For some its really not about when to wake up thats the issue, but actually falling asleep. There are definitely some conditions that need to exist to get a restful sleep and to quicken the time to actually fall asleep. I call the actions one takes before turning in for the night as pre-conditioning. Pre-conditioning consists of some simple steps and guidelines to follow like: one to two hours before bedtime concentrate on summing up your day, preparing for sleep, not activities like watch-
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By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer In 1966 my father was a year out of high school, I was years away from being a concept and Joe Paterno was the rookie head football coach at Pennsylvania State University. Today, that recent high school graduate is now a 64-year-old professional retiree (the Beatles are signing his song), the future humanoid (me) is nearly 39 and Paterno is merely a week removed from the unceremonious end to his astonishing 46-year head-coaching reign at PSU. Paterno, of course, wasnt un-done in the traditional manner a lack of winning but by his now well dissected and uncharacteristic failure to appropriately act on knowledge that Jerry Sandusky, his long-time defensive coordinator, was committing disgusting acts with young boys. Heres a quick and disturbing summary (thats your warning if you want to skip to the next paragraph) of what we currently know: Sandusky, through the University and/or his foundation, The Second Mile, allegedly had inappropriate contact with several boys from 1994 through 2009. In 2002, Mike McQueary, a graduate assistant, allegedly observed Sandusky performing a sex act with a young boy in a campus shower. The next day, McQueary reported the incident to Paterno who in-turn informed the athletic director, Tim Curley. Thats where the incident inexplicably appeared to die on the vine, as there was no communication with the proper authorities and no investigation. Last week Sandusky, Paternos right hand man and one-time heir-apparent, was arrested and charged with 40 counts of improper contact with young boys over a 15-year period. What Paterno knew, when he knew it and what he did about it only he knows for sure. Paterno was aware of the 2002 incident and it seems reasonable to conclude, given the dictatorial style of most head coaches and his long relationship with Sandusky, that he knew this wasnt an isolated incident. Admittedly thats speculation. What isnt in dispute is that by at least 2002, Paterno knew something terrible was happening in his midst, on his watch and in the middle of the program he spent half a century building. But instead of acting swiftly and comprehensively, he inexplicably and unforgivably turned a blind eye, after merely a passing glance, toward one of humanities greatest and most vulgar sins. The information age has merged the once great divide between the perception of players, teams and institutions and reality. Twitter feeds directly into the minds of athletes and the medias speed and tenacity have left little mystery and few unanswered questions about the world of sports. The ability to filter data and form comfortably ignorant, ideal versions of athletic superheroes is long gone. With Pandoras box perpetually ajar, what we are left with is ready or not the ground truth. That truth, more often than not, has left us disappointed, shocked and occasionally deeply disturbed. The truth is baseball players use steroids, major college programs break the rules and compromise the integrity of competition (USC, Ohio State and anyone coached by John Calipari, for example) and illegal videotapes are used by some of the NFLs best (Bill Belichicks other legacy). The wake of this raw honesty has produced endless rollers of disbelief. Its hard to discern the honest from the tainted. Trust is a big issue. At least there are still coaches like Paterno and schools like PSU to temper our cynicism. Or there were. Paternos never had a blemish, always done things the right way and has few moral and ethical peers. Or he did. For at least 9 years Paterno knew that his long-time assistant had done something horrific, yet in a defining moment, this one-time moral compass and the coach countless parents had entrusted their sons with, protected himself, his school and his former assistant and failed a group of innocent children. Paternos exit from PSU amidst this great tragedy is more than the destruction of coaching legacy; its also the tarnishing of Joe Paterno the human being. In the end, he and PSU were exposed as just another moral faade in the sporting world (or otherwise) and are in a long line of people and entities that arent what we thought, and hoped, they were. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com
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Corrine Fernald, 14, shows off her first buck taken during the Junior Deer Hunt with her dad, Robert.
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