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rebid proposals for construction of enhanced
nutrient removal (ENR) systems to the Van
Wert Lane Waste Water Treatment Plant after they came in well over what the town had
budgeted.
Four companies had answered the bid
but all came in between $20 million and $22
million, significantly more than the $18 million plus for the projects price tag, according
to the engineers estimates.
The project will be split between the
town and the state with the town picking up
60 percent of the tab.
The town decided to remove from the
contract proposal the costs for sludge removal and hauling that significantly drove up
the costs of the ENR upgrades because the
town believed it could perform the task more
cheaply than a contractor.
The costs for dealing with the sludge
from the treatment process was three to four

times higher in the bid than what the town was
paying now, said Council Member Hayden
Hammett.
We cant move forward with these prices, Hammett said. Theyre outrageous.
The ENR upgrades are a mandate from
the Maryland Department of the Environment
and are geared towards the virtual elimination
of all phosphorus and nitrogen from wastewater
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Despite the stringent waste reclamation
process the upgrades will not actually add any
capacity to the plant, leaving the town with a
limited number of equivalent dwelling units
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parse to redevelopment or economic improvement projects.
The town is depending on a loan from the
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By Guy Leonard
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For years the Leonardtown Criterion,
a bicycle race that necessitated closing down
two main roads in town, has called the town its
home but the Town Council announced Monday the race would no longer be welcome.
Leonardtown Mayor Dan Burris said that
years ago the bicycle race through town was
good for what businesses were there but now
that the town has redeveloped more successfully the race causes more problems.
When they first started we had 15 or 16
boarded buildings in town and it wasnt such
an issue, Burris said.
The race lasted all day when it was running and the town had to shut down Washington Street and Lawrence Avenue to complete
the circuit for the bicyclists.
That creates a real issue, shutting down

Washington Street and Lawrence Avenue,
said Town Administrator Laschelle McKay. It
creates a hardship on residents and businesses.
McKay said the Pax Velo group that sponsored the Leonardtown Criterium was deeply
disappointed to have their efforts denied by the
town and expressed their feelings in a letter to
the Town Council, but the towns position was
firm.
During the 2010 race several bicyclists
were injured when their tires were punctured
by construction debris on the racecourse that
led to them crashing.
Racers said someone had been throwing
thumbtacks down on the ground all day long
during the race.
Police began an investigation but have not
made any arrests in the incident.
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The new Joint Land Use Study commissioned by the U.S. Navy comes complete with maps that add a new safety zone
around much of Patuxent River Naval Air
Station that reaches farther into Lexington
Park on the land side.
The new nearly half mile buffer could
impede efforts to redevelop the aging urban areas there since new construction and
higher density projects could be stifled or
banned outright according to documents in
the JLUS.
But County Commissioner Todd Morgan, who is chairing the joint committee
that is reviewing the JLUS cautioned that
the document should not be taken out of
context or too seriously.
I think theres going to be a lot of discussion on that, Morgan said. JLUS isnt
binding, its just recommendations.
The proposed increase in the Military
Compatible Area (MCA) projects outward
from other safety zones like the aircraft
accident potential zones No. 1 and No. 2
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farther down Great Mills Road and then
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or redevelopment of older properties.
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other than to apply the development density requirements for the APZ 2. This is
very restrictive at just two dwelling units
per acre.
This would effectively cancel any
high-density redevelopment of apartments
or businesses in the older portion of the development district.
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as Lexington Park Elementary School and
the Lexington Park Library, would stand
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and sewer users some relief but puts a heavier
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The plan, promulgated by financial
planning outfit Burton & Associates, aims to
boost MetComs general fund reserves and
operating reserves by $7.9 million and $6.8
million by fiscal 2015.
One of the items they plan to budget increases for is staff salaries to the tune of 4.5
percent compounded annually, according to
the study.
At 4.5 percent, speaking personally,
thats dead on arrival, said County Commissioner Todd Morgan after hearing the latest
presentation of the study last week. Thats
crazy.
While 94 percent of MetComs customers are residential in nature the remaining
six percent of commercial customers could
see heavy increases in their monthly bills
if MetCom chooses to abide by the studys
recommendations.
Dan Ichniowski, executive director at
MetCom who plans to retire soon, said earlier
this summer the increase could be calculated
in the thousands of dollars.
Thats really going to offset their budgets if they have to go up $2,000 or $3,000 a
month, Ichniowski said at the July 24 meeting of the MetCom commissioners.
The studys authors stated then the

object was to tie actual water usage to the
amount customers would be made to pay. The
consultants advised that MetCom could raise
its rates 3.3 percent each year for the next four
years to build up its reserves.
A table included in the study shows that
the burdens for certain kinds of commercial
entities could go up sharply, even if they have
comparable water usage rates.
The difference, according to the report,
is the size of the meter used in delivering the
water to their business.
The Food Lion grocery store in Lexington Park uses 30,000 gallons of water a month,
the study states, but because it has a 6-inch meter its bill would rise from $294.92 monthly
to $1,366.30. Conversely McDonalds uses the
same amount of water but only uses a 1.5-inch
meter so their bill would go from $251.58 to
$298.45 or a difference of just $46.87.
Morgan said this kind of framework
would put the brunt of the cost increases on
businesses.
Developers are going to be hit, Morgan said. Theres going to have to be some
more analysis on this project It needs a lot
more discussion.
MetCom Commissioner Mike Mummaugh said the recommendations still had to
go to more public hearings, but they also bore
greater scrutiny from officials.
People need to get interested in it,
Mummaugh said. Ive talked to some commercial customers and they have concerns
over this.
Correction
In last weeks edition of The County Times our election coverage neglected
to record Del. Anthony ODonnell as being part of the St. Marys County delegation that was returning to Annapolis as an all-Republican group.
He will be the most senior member of the delegation.
ODonnell, former minority leader of the GOP in the House of Delegates, has
represented District 29C since January of 1995.
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Forming Traditions of
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By Megan Conway
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If you are anxious to fill your Decembers with fun
and family, look no further than Sotterley Plantations
holiday offerings for this year.
Sotterley Plantation will host their Family Plantation Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m.
This is Sotterleys ninth year presenting the event.
Their first year was 1995, and Sotterley Marketing Manager Eileen Miller said it was a much smaller event back
then. The old event shared some similarities with this Decembers, such as the sale of holiday greens, but the event
has grown considerably. Every year, we add something to
it, Miller explained.
This year, Family Plantation Christmas boasts a variety of activities, including a horse-drawn carriage ride,
a petting zoo, a pony ride, carolers, holiday crafts, wagon
rides, gifts for sale, and food vendors. The cost at the
gate is only $5, with an additional donation for pony
and wagon rides.
One of the highlights of the celebration is something fairly new to the Family Plantation Christmas
Breakfast with Santa. Last year was its first year as
a part of the festivities.
It was something wed always wanted to do, and
we finally put it together, Miller said.
This year Sotterly has added a second session
after last years success. The two seatings, 8 to 9
a.m. and 9 to 10 a.m. are the only part of the Family
Plantation Christmas festivities requiring advance
registration (which can be done online at www.sotterly.org), as there is a seat cap, and cost $15 a person,
which includes general admission for the day. Sotterleys presentation of Santa is very authentic Miller
said.
Kids come out, have a great buffet breakfast, and sit
with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Sotterley Events Manager
Mellanie Teed said.
The draw of Sotterleys Christmas event lies in its
family spirit.
Its by far the quaintest event we have, all these different activities that are happening. When people come
here to this event, they tend to come back, Miller said.
By quaint, Miller means the Plantation Christmass tradition-setting tendencies. So many times
weve seen families come here, and they keep coming
back with younger children, grandchildren. Its just such
a sweet event, just so about family.
Teed had a similar view.
We think its a whole day for families to spend
down on the farm for the holidays, she said.
The event takes place all around the different areas
of the plantation, so there has never been the problem of
an excessive crowd. But, as Miller said, We would love
to see every inch of this place packed!
Sottterleys Plantation Christmas isnt the only
Holiday festivity the plantation puts on in December.
They will host Sotterly Christmas Traditions by Candlelight on Dec. 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, & 20 with tours every 15
minutes from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Photos courtesy of Sotterley Plantation
Traditions by Candlelight is held inside the 1703

Plantation House, a historic building. Started in 2004,
the events name was changed from Holiday Candlelight
Tours, and with the new name came a new way of conducting the tours. This year, there are more interactive
living history experiences, explained Miller. Now, guests
will enter into the plantation house, and travel through the
rooms. In each, a different time period is portrayed, and
the audience will get to see how holiday traditions were
celebrated at Sotterly Plantation throughout history. For
the first time, the actors in the rooms will interact with
the people passing through. This event requires advance
registration and payment of $15 per person, so hurry to the
Sotterley website to book your tour.
When asked for her feelings about the upcoming December, Miller said, as always, we do our very best and
are really looking forward to an incredible December with
these holiday events. We want everyone to come out for
these! Were all about family here, and expanding our Sotterley family.
Be sure to attend one or both of Sotterleys holiday
offerings. You may end up creating a new Christmas
tradition.
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All Eyes on Solomons

From as far away as Poland, Singapore, Thailand and as
nearby as Oklahoma, 40 women have converged on Calvert
County to participate in the 2014 Mrs. World competition.
The pageant begins on Monday, Nov. 17 on the stage at Patuxent High School.
The women participating in the pageant, and whoever
they bring with them, will be staying at Holiday Inn in Solomons. During the week, the women will have a chance to
visit St. Marys and Calvert counties in addition to Annapolis
and Washington, D.C. Running Hare Winery in Prince Frederick will be hosting the women during a dinner on Friday
afternoon.
Since 1983, the Mrs. World pageant has been held in a
number of locations, such as Queensland, Australia; Jerusalem, Israel; San Jose, Costa Rica; Honolulu, Hawaii; Las Vegas, Nev.; Amby Valley, India; Kaliningrad, Russia; Ba Rua
Vung Tau Province, Vietnam; and Orlando, Fla. Solomons,
Md. will join the list this week.
As with other pageants, the contestants travels will be
filmed and used as the B-roll footage in web streaming and
the cable television package to fill the dead air time when the
contestants are changing or when there is a break in the action, said Judges Coordinator Earl Hurrey.
The whole world will be watching Solomons Island,
he said.
Hurrey grew up in southern Calvert County. He graduated from Calvert High School, before Patuxent High School
was built, and he has stayed in the county through his adulthood. Hurrey has been involved in the Mrs. America and Mrs.
World pageants for years, and when the original location for
the 2014 Mrs. World pageant fell through, he seized the opportunity and suggested to Founder and CEO David Marmel
that Solomons could be a suitable replacement. Marmel came
out to visit the area during the summer and agreed that it
would work, Hurrey said.
During the pageant, Hurrey keeps track of all the judges
and who they talk to. The pageant strives for fairness, he said,
and its his job to make sure they end up in conversation with
a contestants family or in a situation that would make them
appear partial to a particular contestant.
The judges are always prominent members of the community, Hurrey said. Past judges have included former Mrs.
World pageant winners, actors, Hollywood writers and more.
How Fast Can You Plan a Pageant?

Solomons Island hasnt had a lot of time to plan for the
pageant. Holiday Inn found out at the end of August that the
Mrs. Word competition was to be moved to Solomons, said
Holiday Inn spokesman Lauren Simpson.
Pulling off such an event requires a huge cooperative effort, especially in a fairly short time span, has required a huge
cooperative effort.
The big challenge has been getting word out about the
event, Simpson said. Another challenge has been the language barrier. Some of the women have brought translators,
Simpson said.
Helping in the undertaking has been the Solomons Business Association and the Calvert County Department of Economic Development.
The Solomons Business Association is handling the
monetary transactions, Simpson said.
The Department of Economic Development has been
helping with logistical planning, according to Tourism Specialist Joyce Stinnett Baki. Logistics include everything from
recommending places for contestants to eat and visit to coordinating with the Calvert County Sheriffs Department, Baki
said.
The pageant itself will be held in southern Calvert, but
the effects can be felt region wide, she said. Contestants will
be visiting local attractions. Attendees will be coming from
all over the country, and the world, to watch the pageant.
It is a benefit to the whole community, Baki said.
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Photos courtesy of Don Seidman
Giving All Women a Chance

These are all married women who have already done
something with their lives, Baki said, adding that they are
good examples for young women watching the pageant.
Every woman has a cause they support, Hurrey said. The
causes range from awareness of early childhood blindness to
child abuse or specific non-profit organizations.
According to the Mrs. World website, the concept for
Mrs. World has its roots in one of the oldest and most respected of all competitions- Mrs. America. David Marmel
reorganized that extravaganza, featuring a more contemporary and glamorous approach. While beauty is the key element, contestants are also urged to voice their opinions about
marriage and current events.
All married women young wives, mothers and even
grandmothers are eligible to participate. By providing this
unique forum, in which delegates from around the world can
come together and share a common purpose. Mrs. World
successfully fosters greater communication, friendship and
mutual understanding among all people.
Marmel was inspired to start the Mrs. America pageant
while watching the Miss America pageant with his wife, cofounder Elaine Marmel, in the mid-1970s. The country was
reaching its bicentennial anniversary, he said, and everyone
was talking about the founding fathers. He got to wondering
about the founding mothers, and the fact that there was no
pageant for married women and women over the age of 21.
The most experienced, brilliant, accomplished women
in the world are married, he said.
The Mrs. America and Mrs. World competitions are
open to any married women over the age of 18, he said.
Competing in a pageant is not for everyone.
It takes balls to put yourself out there publically and
get through it, he said, adding that contestants triumphs and
failures ae all very public. It takes confidence and courage to
even be willing to go through that.
The pageant has attracted a wide variety of women. He
remembered one 72-year-old contestant who told him she
didnt even care if she won, she just wanted to give it a shot,
which has become something of a theme. He recalled one
woman, who worked as a brain surgeon, that always want-
ed to participate in a pageant but her life, between medical

school, her family and building a career, didnt allow her the
time. Competing was the fulfillment of a life-long goal.
Everyone should be given the option to reach for [their
goal], Marmel said.
Presenter Florence Henderson had to back out of this
years pageant due to a family emergency. Co-presenter Bill
Harris will be taking the helm, an eventuality he has much
experience with. He was the host during the pageant in China
last year as well.
The pageant organizers, from the founders to the writers and the photographers, have become a family, Harris said.
Tickets are $30 for preliminary pageant at 7 p.m. on
Monday, Nov. 17 and $40 for the Mrs. World Pageant at 8 p.m.
on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Tickets for entry into both events are
available for $50. Tickets are available at the United Way office in Prince Frederick or Holiday Inn in Solomons. Any
money raised over the cost of expenses will be donated to the
United Way, Simpson said, and 25 percent of ticket sales will
be donated to Patuxent High School.
For more information, visit mrsworld.com or email
mrsworld@gmail.com.
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Editor
Circuit Curt for St. Marys County

Case No. C09-1346
Amanda L Gatton (Cosgrove)
vs.
Shannon Gatton
The above Plaintiff has filed a motion entitled: Petition/ motion to modify custody in which she is seeking sole custody of minor child.
Notice is hereby issued by the Circuit Court for St. Marys County, that
the relief sought in the aforementioned motion may be granted, unless cause
be shown to the contrary. Defendant is to file a response to the motion on or
before December 19, 2014. Failure to file the response within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought,
provided a copy of this Notice be: published in some newspaper published in
this county, once in each of three successive weeks on or before November
21, 2014.
Joan W. Williams, Clerk
11/13/2014
In the Circuit Court for St Marys County

Case No.:18-C-14-001495
REAL ESTATE ANSWERS, LLC
35 Fulford Avenue, Suite 203
Bel Air, Maryland 21014
Plaintiff
v.
EUVA LORRAINE SWANN
and
ST. MARYS COUNTY
And heirs, devisees, personal representatives, and all executors, administrators, grantees, assigns or successors in right, title, interest, and any and all
persons having or claiming to have any interest in the property and premises
situate in the County of St. Marys.
Liber/Folio:
Assessed To:
35501 Golf Course Drive

04-020146
Lot 4 Blk M Plat 8
Section 2 Plat 8/49
Wicomico Shores
2937/75
Swann, Euva Lorraine
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of
redemption in the following property in the State of Maryland, County of St.
Mary's, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of St. Mary's and the
State of Maryland to the plaintiff in this proceeding:
Property Address:
Account Number:
Description:
Liber/Folio:
Assessed To:
35501 Golf Course Drive

04-020146
Lot 4 Blk M Plat 8
Section 2 Plat 8/49
Wicomico Shores
2937/75
Swann, Euva Lorraine
The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary
for redemption have not been paid, although more than six (6) months from
the date of sale has expired.
It is thereupon this 15th day of October, 2014, by the Circuit Court for
St. Mary's County;
ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order
in the County Times a newspaper having a general circulation in St. Mary's
County, once a week for three successive weeks on or before the 15th day of
December, 2014, warning all persons interested in the said properties to be
and appear in this Court by the 15th day of December, 2014, and redeem the
Property, and answer the Complaint, or thereafter a final judgement will be
rendered foreclosing all rights of redemption in this Property and vesting in
the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.
Joan W. Williams,
Clerk of the Court
11/13/2014
100 Graduates
On Nov. 6, the St. Marys County Juvenile Drug

Court (a Nationally recognized program) reached a
milestone. Begun in 2004, the program under the
auspices of the Circuit Court is designed to offer
adolescents in our community who are battling with
drug and alcohol abuse and enter the criminal justice
system an alternative to traditional justice system
case processing. This alternative includes holding the
individual accountable for their behavior by a team
of professionals in the criminal justice field. They include a judge (Honorable Michael J Stamm), agents
and case managers from Juvenile Services (Jessica
Snyder and Rob Martin), Sheriffs Deputy (Peggy
Smolarsky), Assistant States Attorney (Joe Stanalonis), Public Defender (Kevin Hill), School liaison
(Elizabeth White), and a treatment provider, Outlook
Recovery (Jason David).
At the graduation ceremony on Nov. 6, we
passed the One hundred (100) mark for graduates!
This milestone is a reflection of the ten years of dedication that these agencies and others, along with the
numerous staff that have served in these various capacities. This coupled with the immense community,
county and state support has enabled the program to
flourish. It requires a minimum of twelve months of
court appearances, treatment, drug testing and supervision to graduate. It is not easy, but for those that do,
statistically their future is less likely to involve this
group of professionals.
The research is clear, a drug court operating on
best practices as ours has been, with appropriate resources will as the St Marys County Juvenile Drug
Court has shown, reduce drug and alcohol abuse, reduce recidivism and reduce cost to the taxpayers and
community.
Congratulations to all the past and present graduates, agencies and individuals that have been a part
of and supported the program. The results are clear,
Drug Courts Work!
Pete Cucinotta
Program Manager and Coordinator
Leonardtown
Thank You
I wanted to take a moment to give my thanks to
all who came out to the polls on Nov. 4. Your voice
was heard. The peaceful transfer of power by way of
the ballot is one of the many things that make our
country great.
My sincerest congratulations to Mr. Fritz and all
the other successful candidates. I hope that the combined efforts of all those elected will make St. Marys
County and Maryland a better place to live.
To all those who volunteered on my campaign,
you have my deepest gratitude. A candidate couldnt
have better people to work with and offer inspiration.
It was my privilege to run for States Attorney
for the good people who live here. Across this long
campaign season, I had the opportunity to meet thou-
sands of you and hear your concerns. I always came

away impressed by the passion and insight offered. I
remain optimistic that we can solve any problem if
we all work together.
Last, to the many who have offered encouragement and asked what is next, I give you a favorite
quote by John Dryden from the 17th century:
I am sore wounded but not slain
I will lay me down and bleed a while
And then rise to fight again.
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The County Times
Democratic Response
I want to thank your newspaper for reporting on the comments of local Democrats as
they watched the election returns roll in. You quoted a Democratic former county commissioner--I voted for him twice--saying this about the community he used to represent:
"Chris Chaffee is leading Steny Hoyer in St. Mary's County. This place sucks."
The president of the St. Mary's County Democratic Club had this to add: "We offered the citizens the chance to move forward intelligently and responsibly...and some of
them chose not to." Meaning, I suppose, that those who voted Republican are not intelligent and are not responsible.
These comments are stark examples of the arrogance and condescension that led to
last week's Republican blowout. Keep up the good work, fellas! I'm sure the GOP appreciates your help.
Dan Armitage
Drayden, Md.
An Open Invitation To All

Conservative Democrats
The recent election was a repudiation of the Liberal Ideology, Political Correctness,
and Failed Policies of the Democrat Party at the National and State levels, and local Democrat candidates, conservative or not, were all rejected by association. St. Mary's County
is a "bright spot" of conservatism in the dark blue State of Maryland. Because of the conservative leaning electorate, it is fashionable for Democrats running for office in St. Mary's
County to claim to be conservative. These claims are and will continue to be suspect. If
one is a true conservative, why stay in the Democrat Party that continues to move further
and further to the left? Any true conservative Democrat having aspirations for future public office in St. Mary's Co. would enhance chances for election to office if they joined the
Republican Party now and publicly state the reason----conservative values.
More importantly, this is an open invitation to all conservative Democrat voters to
change to the Republican Party. I know it is difficult for native folks to go against long
tradition and leave the Democrat Party, but the Democrat Party has really left you. We
have all heard of "Blue Dog" Democrats, which are increasingly rare, but my Father being
a native of this County was a "Yellow Dog" Democrat. He would have voted for a yellow
dog if it was on the Democrat ticket. But, the Democrat Party of my Father is no more.
Finally, I want to make it clear that I am not attempting to defend all that goes on in
the Republican Party, but a thoughtful study of the issues, the state of our Nation, and your
own conscience may reveal that the Republican Party is more in tune with your conservative values.
Joe Wible Sr.
Leonardtown
Pull Back the Curtain on

the Board of Education
Its time to pull back the curtain on the Board of Education and why recent events should
matter to you. This summer Dr. Martirano and Dr. Raspa tried to place an individual in the
Interim Superintendent position within our school system, by circumventing procedures and
violating policy. Even if you do not have kids in the school system, this one event should be
important to you and to every resident of St. Marys County, because these people tried to
take away YOUR voice. They tried to kill democracy and are attempting to do it again!
Dr. Raspa took it upon himself to tell you who was going to become Interim Superintendent, even though that is a Board of Education function. In doing so, isnt he pretty
much telling the Board that their opinion is inconsequential? Isnt he taking away their voice,
ignoring their views and dismissing their opinions? The Board of Education consists of five
voting members that were elected to represent your interests, your children, your money and
our county. They are elected officials that represent you, not some guy in West Virginia.
Shouldn't every board member have been insulted and stood up to this abuse of authority, not
only for themselves but for you, their constituents?
Maybe one board member did stand up because Dr. Martirano and Dr. Raspa didnt get
their way. And we all know what happens when little boys dont get their way, payback and
revenge. Technically, you as a voter have two representatives on the Board of Education; your
districts representative and the Member-At-Large. Now, if you live in Kathy Allens district,
you only had one board member representing you, while she represented Dr. Martirano, but
thats a different headache for a different time. The Member-At-Large represents the whole
county, not just one district. Two years ago you voted for Marilyn Crosby to represent you on
the Board of Education and even if you didnt vote for her she still is your voice on the Board.
Unfortunately for every St. Marys county resident, Dr. Raspas revenge will take away
one of your representatives, possibly your only representative. Dr. Raspas weapon is a onesided report that lacks any proof of wrong-doing that you ironically paid for. We cannot stand
by; while Dr. Raspa tries to silence us and take away our voice. Until the resolution to remove
Mrs. Crosby from the Board is rescinded, tyranny laughs while democracy weeps. I think
Sal Raspa, Brooke Mathews and Kathy Allen need to be reminded that St Marys County is
still in America.
Jack LeBaugh
Lexington Park
Letters to the
Editor
The Tyrannical
Management Style
Practiced by the Former
Superintendent
At the Oct. 29 meeting of the Board of Education three members of the Board,
Chairman Salvatore Raspa, Mr. Brooke Matthews and Mrs. Kathy Allen voted to recommend to the State Board of Education that Mrs. Marilyn Crosby be removed from
the Board. This action was taken as a reprisal against Mrs. Crosby for thwarting a plan,
conceived by Mr. Raspa , to put a totally unqualified member of the staff in the position
of interim superintendent of schools. The chosen candidate, Mr. Brad Clements, was
asking for a $30,000 pay increase, bringing his salary to $194,000, which would be
guaranteed for twelve months whether he served in that position for the entire twelve
months or not and that he go to the top of his pay scale, with absolutely no justification,
if he had to return to his former position in school maintenance. He felt he was entitled
to these perks when the only academic certification he holds is an Associate Degree.
This calls into question how he ever was given the title of Deputy Superintendent with
the related salary. His selection would have been a mockery and a miscarriage of justice
to all educators who hold Bachelor degrees not to mention those who hold advance
degrees, both Master's and Doctorates. The resolution recommending removal of Mrs.
Crosby was predicated upon an investigation of an alleged leak of information to the
media about Mr. Clements' candidacy for interim superintendent and the resolution was
announced to the public before at least two board members ever saw the resolution.
Even if information was shared, whomever shared it did us all a public service by exposing the scam being proposed by Mr. Raspa before a vote could be taken. Evidentially
Raspa was anticipating Mr. Matthews and Mrs. Allen supporting his advocacy of Mr.
Clements since he needed three votes to get his ill conceived plan approved but one of
them must have gotten cold feet after the particulars of the deal were released and public
interest was aroused.
The proposed action against Mrs. Crosby is another example and extension of the
tyrannical management style practiced by the former superintendent who fled to West
Virginia when some of his less than transparent antics were brought to the public's attention. He purchased staff loyalty with perks paid for with our tax dollars as demonstrated in part by the fact that it was reported that only seven people contributed to his
farewell party and none of the names of the contributors were released by the school
system. Evidentially those contributors were ashamed to be associated with that other
guy. The pictures of the event showed a lot of empty chairs which was surprising in
view of the copious amounts of praise he received prior to the public awareness of the
six million dollar shortfall he created with complicity by some members of the board
of education. The phony excuses for the financial mess raised the public ire even more
so his fan club started to tone down their rhetoric. These things should be added to the
legacy of the former superintendent. Obviously the transparency message still has not
reached four members of the school board.
The only reason some recent reforms within the school system have been initiated
has been through public awareness of what was going on behind closed doors, in executive session and in small group meetings held in restaurants to avoid the requirements of
the Open Meetings Act. The only way reforms will continue is when transparency becomes the norm and the school administration is purged of all those who still subscribe
to the vindictive and clandestine management of the school system. Mrs. Crosby was
the only member of the board of education who challenged the others and now she will
be required to defend herself for fighting for the rest of us. This resolution is analogies
to the ethics complaint previously filed against her because she abstained from a vote
rather than adhere to the board's unanimous vote policy and which was ultimately found
to be absolutely without merit. If her removal is allowed to happen it will be another
miscarriage of justice perpetrated by a borderline corrupt school board.
The voters/taxpayers have cleansed the Board of Education of one of the incumbents and soundly rejected Mr. Raspa's hand picked candidate for the other open seat
on the board. They also ignored the endorsements of the teachers union and one of the
local newspapers. It will be up to them to finish the house cleaning in the next election
cycle.
Far be it from me to credit the present board members for having any semblance
of good judgment but if they did have any they would promptly retract their resolution
recommending Mrs. Crosby be removed from the board and avoid any additional embarrassment and criticism. The outcome of their $300 per hour investigation is more
conjecture than fact, is tainted by the lack of objectivity and is flawed by its composition. The final cost of this folly has been requested but not made public as of this
date. The incumbent members have the opportunity to do one thing right in the waning
weeks of their tenure and we will have to wait and see if they are smart enough to seize
that opportunity. I personally doubt they have the ability or the intestinal fortitude to
do anything right.
David A. Ryan
Hollywood, Md.
Education
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School Board Approves

More Surveillance Cameras
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The St. Marys County Board of Education approved the use of more than a quarter of a million dollars in state grant funding Wednesday to provide classroom lock replacements and more security cameras at
five elementary schools; Dynard, Green Holly, Greenview Knolls, Park Hall and Town Creek.
The purchase order totals out to $264,000 with
about $166,000 going to surveillance cameras and
the remaining $97,794 going to the installation of the
new locks which would allow classrooms to be quickly
locked down in the event of an intruder.
The board unanimously voted to spend the money
with Board Member Marilyn Crosby asking if there
were more surveillance available for the boards headquarters on Moakley Street in Leonardtown since she
said her old laptop computer had gone missing sometime ago.
My computer was stolen when all the board members were here and they blamed the cleaning lady,
Crosby said at the boards open session. If these things
are going to happen we need to have surveillance 24-7
here.
Crosby has been targeted by other board members
since it was learned that she released an e-mail regarding Deputy Superintendent Brad Clements dropping
out of the running to replace former Superintendent
Michael Martirano back in July after details of his salary requirements came to light.
Because of that the board has requested she be
ousted from her seat by the State Board of Education

for alleged misconduct in violating board policies
guarding personnel information.
An investigation into the leaks showed that another board member had taken a photo of Crosbys laptop
screen showing that she had released the e-mail; she
has vowed to stay on the board and fight the move to
remove her.
Schools security chief Mike Wyant said there was
constant surveillance at the Moakley Street building
but it was not all encompassing.
We do have 24 hour surveillance but its not in all
of the internal areas, Wyant said.
Leadership Southern Maryland

Educates Leaders
Class of 2015 Experiences Energy

and Environment in Southern Maryland
On Oct. 16 and 17, the Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Class 2015 participated in the
first of nine educational programs for the 2014-15 LSM class - Energy and Environment. The
two-day event began at the Calvert Marine Museum where participants were treated to a continental breakfast, provided by Blue Wind Gourmet.
As the first part of the two-day curriculum, LSM class participants had the rare privilege of
a walking tour of Exelons Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant hosted by Mr. Kory Raftery (LSM
2013 graduate) and Ms. Tracy Fiore. The tour finished with a luncheon in the Visitors Center that
allowed the participants to ask questions about their experience on the tour. For the afternoon
session, the class toured Dominions Cove Point LNG Terminal, where LSM alum 2013 and Vice
President of Operations, Mr. Michael D. Frederick, briefed participants on Dominions transition
to exportation of liquefied natural gas. As part of the tour, Dominion provided a boat tour around
the newly extended docks, and a windshield tour of the facility. The participants finalized their
day with a behind the scenes tour of the Calvert Marine Museum by Mr. Doug Alves, LSM
2014.
The second day was emceed by Blue Wind Gourmet owner, Mr. Rob Plant, who shared his
passion and educational information on local agricultural and environment challenges within the
region.. The day began with a visit to the Loveville Auction House allowing the participants to
experience commerce in action while observing interaction of the Mennonite and Amish agricultural community with local restaurateurs, grocers, and individuals who purchased from their
harvests. The participants were then treated to a presentation by Captain Jack Russell at Fins
+ Claws at the Sea-Fruit Oyster House on St. Georges Island. A stop at Ruddy Duck Seafood
and Alehouse on St. Georges Island for lunch and a Buy Local Panel Discussion finished out the
day. The guest speakers for this discussion were Dr. Christine Bergmark, Executive Director
of the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission and owner of Even Star Organic Farm, Mr. David Paulk, retired naval officer and owner of a USDA certified organic farm,
Sassafras Creek Farm, and Mr. Paul Kellam, a commercial waterman and owner of of Kellams
Seafood.
The class interacted with staff at each site, including program advocates, and as leaders living in the Chesapeake Bay area they had the opportunity to discuss the impact to the economy,
environment, wildlife, natural resources and future generations while understanding the commitment each one of these organizations visited has towards our community. Overall, the class
participants were thrilled to be part of Leadership Southern Maryland and the Energy and Environment Program.
Leadership Southern Maryland is a nine-month tuition-based program and is designed and
dedicated to building a cadre of informed regional leaders, prepared to address common issues
and bring long-term benefit to their neighbors and communities and incorporates a cross-section
of the region to include diversity of geographic location, profession, ethnicity and gender.
For more information, please contact the Helen M. Wernecke, Executive Director Leadership
Southern Maryland, 240-725-5469 via email helen@leadershipsomd.org or visit www.leadsomd.
org.
Leadership Southern Maryland Press Release
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Business
By Emily Charles
Contributing Writer
We all have fond memories of childrens stories and fairytales, and White Rabbit childrens
bookstore in Leonardtown is here to make sure
your children have the same.
Photos by Emily Charles
Joyce Watson, owner of the store, opened her
business after moving to St. Marys County from
Arlington, Va. to be closer to her daughter.
I had worked before, but not in a bookstore.
I had a company at home, I did weddings. My
husband retired and he got sick, and I didnt have
anything to do. I asked my daughter what to do, if
she had any ideas. She told me to do what I liked
best and sell childrens books, Watson said.
A lover of illustration and creativity, Watson
stocks a myriad of stories, genres and even puppets for minds young and old to adore.
I have all the selections that the children
like, Star Wars, Percy Jackson, Wimpy Kid, and
also the parents favorites Watson said, If
there is a book with pictures I like them. I like
the book to have beautiful drawings, I like beautiful illustrations in my books. The majority of
my books are face out, gallery style, so that you
can see the face of the book without having to
pull it down. Its important for me to have beautiful illustrations as well as a timely story. Even
high school students can find something to read
among her classics section, which is home to many books assigned by English teachers,
including titles such as Crime and Punishment, The Scarlet Letter and Life of Pi.
Adults can find not only their childhood favorites and old classics, but cookbooks and
crafting books as well.
In addition to books, Watson stocks a variety of mobiles, expertly positioned to spin as
the air condition and heating systems click on, Watson said.
If youre looking for a Christmas gift for your youngster or something nostalgic to
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Hogan Celebrates Service at

Leonardtown Veterans Day Parade
Hogan and Mayor Dan Burris
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Marylands Governor-elect Larry
Hogan, the third Republican to win the
office in the last half-century, could have
chosen anywhere to begin his thank you
tour of the state, but chose St. Marys
Countys seat to praise military men and
women for their sacrifices.
St. Marys County is very important to me, Hogan said in Leonardtown
Tuesday. It has the largest concentration of veterans anywhere in the state.
I cant think of anywhere better than St. Marys County, the mother
county, to celebrate our veterans.
Hogan was greeted with applause
and cheers when he took to the dais in
the town square, which plays host to
what is widely thought of as the largest
Veterans Day parade in the state.
Hogan easily carried St. Marys
Del. Anthony ODonnell
Photos by Frank Marquart
Gov. Elect Larry Hogan greets county residents.
County in the gubernatorial election

decided just last week; he earned more
than 22,000 votes while Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown received just about 7,700
votes.
Hogan was joined by other members
of the St. Marys County delegation,
now all Republican, including its senior

most member Del. Anthony ODonnell
(R-Dist. 29C), who handily won in last
weeks election.
ODonnell, a Navy veteran, said
those who serve in the military are
strongly linked to the preservation
of freedom and a republican form of

government.
What this country is about is self
governance, ODonnell said. And who
protects that but the men and women
war fighters.
In an interview earlier that day, Ho-
Comptroller Peter Franchot
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gan said he wanted to show his thanks

to St. Marys residents who came out on
Election Day to vote for him.
They gave a lot of support to us,
Hogan said. We wanted to let people
know how much we appreciated that.
Hogan campaigned continually
on the message of curbing government
spending and taxation and reducing
business regulations; that message resonated in the majority-GOP St. Marys.
Everyones expecting a lot, Hogan
said. Were going to do everything we
can to make good on what we promised.
Todd Eberly, professor of political
science at St. Marys College of Maryland, said Hogans visit was significant
on many levels, not the least of which
was the new governors appreciation
for parts of the state outside of the I-95
corridor.
Its always nice to have a governor
who remembers the original capitol of
Maryland still exists, Eberly said. His
coming here is no small thing.
It was also apparent that the states
Republican base now existed in many of

the rural jurisdictions as well.
If youre a Republican governor
and you want a second term, it makes
sense to show up in the places that supported you, Eberly said, adding that
in past elections, for Republicans to do
well they had to campaign for every last
vote in left-leaning Montgomery County
and still get out the vote in more rural
areas.
Now, with large Republican margins around the state in rural jurisdictions, the need to campaign so heavily
in traditionally Democratic areas might
not be as great for GOP governors
candidates.
This means that counties like St.
Marys and Calvert, who are gaining
strength for Republicans, become even
more important.
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Riding to Victory
By Emily Charles
Contributing Writer
A horse is a horse, of course, of course! Sometimes,
horses even turn out to be heroes. Operation Warrior Refuge,
currently located at Greenwell Foundation in Greenwell State
Park, is a nonprofit, equine-based psychotherapy organization
focused on combating mental issues in U.S. military members.
Operation Warrior Refuge is an organization designed
to help veterans, first responders and active duty military and
their families with mental health issues, family issues, PTSD
[Post Traumatic Stress Disorder] type issues. We raise money
by fundraising and donations to pay for the therapy whenever
possible. The therapy that we offer is licensed mental health
therapy, Counselor and equine trainer Julie Devine, LPGC
said.
Devine is one third of Team Refuge, the organizations
website states, and works alongside advanced equine counselor
Diane McKissick, LCSWC and Warrior Advocate Sarah Williams, a veteran of the United States Army, who now suffers
from PTSD.
Together, the three work to establish a sense of community and accomplishment within their clients and their families,
who are also affected by the mental disorders of their loved
ones.
One of our goals is to create a community, because us
veterans, we need thatcommunity, that sense of feeling like we
belong somewhere again, Williams said.
We learned that we cant just work with the veteran, we
have to work with the entire family, McKissick said.
PTSD from combat, thats all intertwined with the family and rehabilitating into the community, Devine added.
So how does equine-based psychotherapy work?
Equine assisted psychotherapyincludes activities with
horses on the ground, so it doesnt include riding, its all interacting with horses on the ground. The facilitators of the sessions
are a licensed mental health professionalteamed up with a
horse professional. We do activities that simulate life situations

with the horses.The therapy itself, we have four aspects that we
follow. We follow the Code of Ethics, the focus is on the ground
as opposed to riding the horses. Its not horsemanship, its not
learning how to do things with horses, its learning about yourself through horses. Its solution focused, which means we believe that the clients have the solutions to their own problems,
but they need help bringing those solutions out. It also means
we follow a team approach, Devine said, We get certified to
do this type of therapy through an organization called EAGALA, the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association.
Clients work with one to four horses per session, which
typically lasts an hour. Horses are chosen for clients based on
their progress and abilities, Devine said.
This type of therapy is very necessary to St. Marys County, Devine said, as it combats the mental effects of combat and
assimilation thereafter while providing a sense of confidence
and accomplishment to participating military members and
first responders.
They [horses] require you to work to get to know them,
they require you to work in order for them to stick around and
interact with you and do what you want them to. And then once
you do, its like, I interacted with this half-ton animal, I got
this half-ton animal to go through this obstacle course that I
built for it, I got this half-ton animal to walk with me. Its kind
of a big experience for people, its eye opening about yourself.
Some people are scared of horses or just think of them as big
dogs, and then when they actually get out there to interact with
them, its eye opening because suddenly theyre faced with this
animal whose head is a couple feet above theirs, Devine said,
Theres a huge need for this type of therapy. People come to us
and tell us how much trouble they have getting therapy. They
have so much trouble actually getting therapy for stuff they
really need therapy for and they just have
a world of difficulty getting it. Were here,
were ready! Please, come see us!
We have something that theres a need
for in this county, McKissick said.

I dont think it knew that it needed it, Williams added.
A huge part of Operation Mission Warrior is their continuing attack on PTSD and its effects.
22 veterans kill themselves in America each day, whether
by overdose or by weapon, but thats 22 lives the mental healthcare system has failed. Multiply that by 365, Devine said.
Its because theyre not getting the help they need, they
dont have a support system, Williams stated.
Our mental health system is lacking, and thats putting it
mildly. One of our missions is to combat that 22, to reduce that
22 to 21, to 20, to 19, Devine concluded.
If youre interested in learning more about Operation
Warrior Refuge, watch out for their upcoming television feature on Maryland Farm and Harvest, to be aired Dec. 16 on Md.
Public Television.
Its a series on agriculture and different uses of agriculture in Maryland. They filmed us because we use horses in a
kind of different way, Devine said.
McKissick stated that the show is a documentary series,
and that Operation Warrior Refuge will be featured in one of
the shows three story segments Dec. 16.
It will also be available on the internet, Williams said.
Operation Warrior Refuge is hard at work to provide comprehensive, holistic care to those in need.
We want to win the war on PTSD, Williams said.
Operation Warrior Refuge is here to remind us that PTSD
can be combated, and that sometimes, even heroes need to be
saved. To learn more about Operation Warrior Refuge, visit
www.operationwarriorrefuge.org.
LIBRARY ITEMS
Help available for job seekers
The Southern Maryland JobSource
Mobile Career Center will be at the Leonardtown branch on Nov. 14 from 1 p.m. to
4 p.m. to provide assistance to job seekers.
Celebrate the release of Mockingjay
A basic resume class will be conducted at LeonHunger Games fans of all ages can celardtown branch on Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. and will cover
writing an effective resume as well as the differ- ebrate the release of the movie Mockingjay
ent types of resumes. Registration is required. Part I at Lexington Park branch on Nov. 20 at
6 p.m. Those attending will participate in a res
cue mission to save Peeta, design their strategy
Making math fun
This Saturday, Nov. 15, St. Marys College for defeating Snow, take part in a trivia chalof Maryland Math Department will conduct lenge, and more. No registration is required.
Southern Maryland Math Circle at the Lexing-
ton Park branch from 10 a.m. to 12 noon for stu- Rocket science for youth
Youth ages 7 years old and older will
dents in grades 6 to 12 and interested adults. The
planned math activities will encourage explo- construct air-powered rockets and racecars
ration of non-standard math problems in fun and then compete against each other while
ways. Snacks will be provided. The Patux- at the same time learning about rocket scient Partnership is a sponsor of this program. ence at the Leonardtown branch on Nov. 22, at
2:30 p.m. This STEM program is presented
by growingSTEMS. Registration is required.

Digitized newspapers demonstrated
The Beacon from 1923 to 1984 and
The Enterprise from 1952 to the present Crafternoons planned for holiday recess
Children can drop in and make a fun craft
have been digitized and are available on the
public computers at the branches. A reception on Nov. 26 at the Leonardtown branch from 11:30
is planned on Nov. 19 at 4 p.m. at the Lexing- a.m. to 3 p.m. or Lexington Park branch from
ton Park branch to demonstrate the new digi- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Supplies will be furnished.
tized newspapers and to recognize the com- Leonardtown branch will also host Build It on
munity partners who supported the project. Nov. 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Kids of all ages
will use the supplied recycled materials to build
whatever they can imagine.
Photos courtesy of www.operationwarriorrefuge.org
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St. Marys County Homeless Prevention Board sponsored the event.
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Prevention Board, said its hugely important everyone is aware and for those who
are homeless or on the verge that there is
information available and agencies that
want to help. Martin also said she hates
the stigma attached for those needing help
and being homeless does not mean you are
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included, Access Health HEZ; Bowes and
Associates Psychotherapy; Catholic Charities; Connect Southern Maryland; Housing Authority; Lexington Park Lions Club;
Lifestyles; Maryland Legal Aid; Maryland
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Public Schools] Judy Center; SMCPS Student Services; Southern Maryland Center
for Independent Living; Southern Maryland
Community Network; St. Marys County
Library; St. Marys Health Department;
Three Oaks Center; Tri-County Youth
Services Bureau; Vesta; Walden Sierra;
WARM [Wrapping Arms Round Many
Program]; Trico Clinical Services, LTD.;
United Way; On Our Own and Marylands
Commitment to Veterans.
The event had 69 attendees; 20 who
were homeless. This is the third year of
Homeless Resource Day and Martin said
each year there would be an increase in vendors and those they help.
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Obituaries
Thomas J. Burke, Sr., 89
Thomas J. Burke, Sr.,
89, of Hollywood, Md.,
passed away Nov. 10 surrounded by loving family
at his home. He was born
in Bronx, New York, on
Jan. 29, 1925 to William P.
Burke and Eleanor White
Burke.
Leaving high school early, Tom proudly served in the United States Army during
World War II in the Bomb Disposal Unit.
After the war, Tom earned his Bachelors
Degree from George Washington University and began his career in the field of Public
Relations. He was a reporter for The Washington Star, Editor of the Arlington Daily,
Director of Public Affairs for the MarylandNational Park & Planning Commission, Director of Public Relations for American National Bank and then became a Partner with
Hoffman Associates Public Relations Firm.
Tom finally settled at Holy Cross Hospital
as the Director of Public Relations in Silver
Spring, MD, where he ultimately retired in
1985, after 15 years of service.
Upon retirement, Tom moved to St.
Marys County with his wife Sally permanently. In St. Marys County, he continued
in the public relations field and in community service as a volunteer and active member
with the Rotary Club, St Marys Historical
Society, St. Marys Hospital Auxiliary, Optimists Club, the Barbershop Quartet, and
presided over the annual Oyster Festival for
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several years. Tom was well-known for his
love of family and country, eloquence as an
orator, and the stories he shared. His generous nature, smile and voice and solid presence will be dearly missed by so many.
He is survived by six children, Thomas
J. Burke, Jr. (Denise Perkins), Michael W.
Burke (Lois Pilarowski), Mary Burke-Russell (Kenny Coombs) Robert Burke (Cecile
Evans), Eileen Mumford, and Patrick K.
Burke (Jean Marie Ferrante), 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his beloved wife, Eileen (Sally) Lloyd Burke, son, John Edward
Burke, brothers, William and John, his sister Evelyn, and grandson Danny Evans.
Friends are invited to celebrate Toms
Life & Legacy Friday, November 14 from
5 to 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home,
22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md.
A service to honor Tom will take place on
Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. at Brinsfield
Funeral Home. Reception to follow at Immaculate Conception Church Hall, 28297
Old Village Road, Mechanicsville, Md.
20659.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made be made to St. Marys Hospice, P.O.
Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 or the
Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, Maryland
20850.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Margaret A. May, 78
Margaret A. May, 78
of Mechanicsville, Md.
died on Oct. 31 at Hospice
House of St. Marys in
Callaway, Md.
Born on Jan. 12, 1936
in Chelmsford, England,
she was the daughter of
the late Frederick Perry Pennock and
Eva Clara Boswell Pennock.
Margaret married her beloved husband, the late Bobby Dean May, on
Sept. 12, 1953 at St. Nicholas Church.
Together they celebrated 20 wonderful
years of marriage before his passing in
April 1974.
Margaret never met a person she
didnt like, never treated anyone with
malintent, loved her Bingo, and spent
her life sharing her infectious laugh. She
never met a stranger and people simply
loved her from moment one. She loved to
knit and made many blankets for family
and friends. She spent her working life
as a nurse and before retiring many years
ago, worked at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. In 1990 she began spending
the majority of her time taking care of
her great-granddaughter and serving as
a volunteer at Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School. She received numerous awards for her volunteer efforts and
later, as her health diminished, she was
still knitting hats to be given to newborn
babies and to be shipped to soldiers. She
found calmness in coloring and had an

amazing, giving heart. Margaret had a
kind, giving spirit; one which touched
the lives of all that knew her. She will
truly be missed.
Margaret is survived by her children, Susan Jane Zimmerman (Steve)
of Mechanicsville, Md., Russell Dean
May of Essex, Md., Freddie Wayne
May (Richard) of Satsuma, Ala., and
Paul Allen May (Vicki) of Lusby, Md.;
her sister, Betty Ewen of Lusby, Md.;
her grandchildren, Lisa Marie Zimmerman, Tracy Rivas, Stacy Montgomery
(Robert), Paul Allen May, Jr. (Alissa)
and Derrick Scott May (Lindsay); and
her great grandchildren, Devin M. HoltZimmerman, Andrew Rivas, Jasmine
Rivas, Aden Rivas, Tylan Montgomery,
Trinity Montgomery, and Calder May. In
addition to her parents and husband, she
is also preceded in death by her siblings,
Jack Pennock, Don Pennock, Les Pennock, Joan Pennock, and Doug Pennock.
Family received friends for Margarets Life Celebration on Monday, Nov.
10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Brinsfield
Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road,
Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Funeral
Service was celebrated by Bishop McClean at 12 p.m. Interment followed at
Fort Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, Md. 20722.
Memorial Contributions may be
made to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box
625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650
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The Family of the late Ann Lillian Mills would like to
express sincere thanks to friends and family for the
many words of encouragement, prayers, cards, flowers,
donations, visits, and phone calls we received following
the sudden death of our dear Mother. She was a
phenomenal woman and will be truly missed. We will
always hold wonderful memories of her in our hearts.
It was such a comfort to know that she had touched so
many lives in her own way. Your love and support helped
us to cope at this difficult time. Please continue to
keep our family in your thoughts and prayers.
We would like to especially thank the Seventh District
Rescue Squad and the St. Marys County Sheriffs
Department for their quick response and diligence while
trying to revive our Mother. We thank Father Charles
Gallagher of Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church
for his support and prayers. Thanks to Briscoe-Tonic
funeral home the excellent service provided.
We would also like to give a heartfelt thanks to her
Granddaughter Nicki Dorsey for taking such wonderful
care of her during recovery from back surgery.
May God continue to bless each and every one of you.

God bless Diane, Phyllis, Larry & Ronnie Mills
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Dana Woodward McGarity,

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Dana Woodward McGarity, 73 of Lexington
Park, Md., died on Nov.
2 at Med Star St. Marys
Hospital in Leonardtown,
Md.
Born on July 6, 1941
in Albany, Ga., she is the
daughter of John Woodward and Margaret Helms Woodward of Melbourne, Fla.
On June 8, 1963, Dana married her
beloved husband, William D. Mac
McGarity, Jr. in Eau Gallie, Fla. Together they celebrated 51 wonderful
years of marriage. She was employed
by St. Marys Caring as the Director of
the Soup Kitchen, and the former Director of Hospice of St. Marys. She was
a graduate of the University of Florida,
and a proud member of the Gator Nation. She was a dedicated Navy wife (the
toughest job in the Navy) and the anchor
of her family. She also dedicated her life
to serving others throughout her community. She enjoyed traveling with her
husband, her favorite destination being
Ireland, and they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in Paris. She
also loved to travel to New York, where
she was particularly fond of going to the
theater district. She enjoyed spending as
much time with her family as possible.
She was an active member of Christ
Episcopal Church in Chaptico, Md.,
where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. She was a former member of Church
of the Ascension in Lexington Park, Md.
where she served as a Sunday school
teacher and Senior Warden. She was a
past member of the Leonardtown Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce,
and a founding member on the steering
committee of the Vital Community Connectors (VCC) organization. She was an
active worker in a number of key local
elections, mostly successful, for candidates of both parties.
In addition to her parents and husband, Dana is survived by her children,
Molly Kathleen McGarity Fulton (Chris)
of Palmyra, Va., John Burton McGarity
(Tiffany) of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Anna
Margaret McGarity of Austin, Tex.;
her brother, John Spencer Woodward of
Houston, Tex.; and three grandchildren,
Kyle Fulton, Frances Fulton and Scott
Fulton, all of Palmyra, Va.; and many
extended family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be celebrated by Reverend Mariann Babnis
on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. at Christ
Episcopal Church, 37497 Zach Fowler
Road, Chaptico, Md. 20621.
Memorial Contributions may be
made to St. Marys Caring, Post Office
Box 144, Lexington Park, Md. 20653 or
Christ Church Chaptico, Post Office Box
8, Chaptico, Md. 20621.
Thomas Daryl Woodland, 49

Peacefully on Monday, Nov. 3, Thomas
Daryl Woodland, 49, of
Great Mills, Md. departed
this life. He was the son
of Mary Helen Woodland
of California, Maryland
and the late Thomas Andrew Woodland, born on Nov. 5, 1964.
He was united in holy matrimony to his
high school sweetheart, Paula C. Jordan
on May 16, 1987. He was the devoted
father of Tonia Woodland of Alexandria,
Virginia.
He graduated from Leonardtown
High School in 1983 and attended Southern Maryland Community College. He
served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 to
2002. He was employed with American
Electronics, Inc. (Amelex). In his leisure time, Daryl enjoyed watching the
Baltimore Orioles, the Washington Wizards and the Dallas Cowboys. Daryls
true passion was playing basketball and
keeping a clean house. He was known
as the jokester of the family; making everyone around him laugh. Daryl and his
brothers shared a special bond and their
visits and telephone calls to each other
were a daily ritual. His favorite food
was baked chicken that he ate almost every single day. Not to mention the special meal requests to his mother that she
took pride in and enjoyed preparing for
him. Daryl loved the time that he spent
with his mom.
Daryl will be truly missed by Paula,
Tonia and Mia (grand dog). There was
nothing that Daryl would not do for his
Princess Tonia; his most precious gem.
Not to mention the late night snack runs,
sometimes even for just a Dove Chocolate Candy Bar. Daryl and Paula were
high school sweethearts. He knew then
that they would share a lifetime together.
Daryl was a kind hearted man that made
many sacrifices for his family including taking Mia out for her potty breaks
sometimes interrupting his Young &
Restless lunchtime break. Paula and
Tonia were the love of his life and will
forever treasure his memory, along with
all those lives that he touched.
He was preceded in death by his
brother, Larry Woodland; grandmother,
Florence Kelly; mother-in- law, Agnes
Jordan; father-in-law, Aloysius Jordan
and brother-in-law, Gary Jordan.
He leaves to mourn his devoted wife,
Paula; his loving daughter, Tonia; sisters, Ruth Yates and Cheryl Woodland;
brothers, Andrew Woodland (Angelita),
Eric Woodland (Toni), Victor Woodland
(Iris) and Brian Woodland (Bevalyn);
Aunt Della Brown, Uncle John Hawkins,
sisters-in-law, Patricia Meredith, Linda
McFarland, Angela Jordan and Paulette
Estep; brothers-in-law, Dale Jordan and
Alvin Jordan and a host of aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews and other relatives and
friends.
Family united with friends on Sunday, Nov. 9 for visitation from 5 p.m.
until 7 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral
Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, Md. On Monday, Nov. 10, visitation at 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian
Burial at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart
of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three
Notch Road, Lexington Park, Md.
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cemetery.
Pallbearers: Kenneth King, Wendell
Carter, George T. Briscoe, Carl Bowman
Sr., Garfield Butler, and Frances Reed
Honorary Pallbearers: Christopher Wilson, Roger Awkward, Stephon
Thomas, Steve Maddox
Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.
Mary Catherine Faunce, 81

Mary
Catherine
Faunce, 81, of Avenue,
Md. passed away surrounded by her loving
family on Nov. 7, at her
residence. Born on July
29, 1933 in Susquehanna,
Md., she was the daughter
of the late Nellie CatherineWatts Lumpkins and Webster Carroll Lumpkins.
Predeceased in death by her siblings;
George Lumpkins, Gerald Lumpkins
and sister Emma Bowles. Survived by
her siblings; Sarah Toller and brother
Butch Lumpkins and his wife Debbie
Lumpkins.
Mary met Eddie Faunce at a dance
hall on the corner of Hatchet Thicket
Road and Rt. 242, formerly Henry
Faunce Seafood. They soon married on
Nov. 9 Mary was 16 and Eddie was 20.
Mary and Eddie loved to dance, well into
their senior years, and they were married
for 66 years. Mary and Eddie lived with
his parents Agnes Irene and Capt. Joe
Faunce in Abell on St. Patricks Creek.
A couple of years later the Faunce brothers under Capt. Evans Faunce made a
massive Sein catch and each brother
built their own home, mortgage free.
Mary and Eddie moved into their new
house in 1951 and raised six children;
Mary Ann and Al Francis predeceased
her. Surviving children; Joseph Edward
Faunce of Jacksonville, Fla., Catherine
Virginia and her husband David Lacey
of Callaway, Md., Susan Hilda and her
husband Lenny Lacey of Great Mills,
Md., and Agnes Marie Faunce and her
husband Ernie Friess of Coltons Point,
Md., 8 grandchildren and granddaughter Amanda Windsor and her husband
Brian, and 13 great grandchildren who
will forever miss Nana. Amanda lovingly tended with Aggie to Nana the last
3 weeks of her life. Eddie was a master
boat builder and Mary was right beside him holding boards, and whatever
else necessary. Mary was a good cook,
feeding her children many a jelly cakes
throughout the years, and always working hard. Mary tended to her husband
with Aggie and Amanda almost 4 years
following his stroke. Mary converted
from the Catholic religion to worship
with her husband and children at All
Saints Episcopal Church in 1967. The
Faunce house was a gathering place for
the whole family sharing food, laughter,
and good times.
The family received friends on
Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 11
a.m. in All Saints Episcopal Church in
Avenue, Md. A Funeral Service followed at 11 a.m. in All with Rev. Harry
Harper officiating. Interment will be
private. Contributions may be made to
the Seventh District Vol. Rescue Squad
P.O. Box 7 Avenue, Md. 20609, and/
or the SPRAWL (St. Marys County

Animal Welfare League P.O. Box 1232
Leonardtown, Md. 20650.)
Jane Aldridge
Jane Aldridge of
Leonardtown, Md. died
suddenly while on vacation in Malta. Jane was
born in Tunkhannock,
Pa., grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland
and has lived since 1988
in Leonardtown, Md. Jane attended the
public schools in Montgomery County,
graduating from Bethesda-Chevy Chase
High School where she met her future
husband Bob Aldridge. The two attended Washington College in Chestertown and married Christmas their senior
year. After graduation, Jane lived the
life of a Marine Corps wife and their
two daughters were born.
By 1968
they were again living in Montgomery
County. Bobs new job flying for United
Airlines enabled frequent travel which
became a life-long interest with the trips
across the United States, to many European cities and even around The Horn.
Jane joined the League of Women Voters
and continued to be actively involved the
rest of her life. She served two terms as
the President of the St. Marys County
chapter, served on the LWV State Board
and served a frequent moderator for candidate forums. At various times she has
been a free-lance editor and publisher,
and English as a Second Language Instructor, a real estate agent and an antique dealer. She volunteered at Sotterley Plantation starting in the mid 90s
and was the head of Collections in the
early 2000s. She was a member of the
Arts Alliance Steering Committee of St.
Marys College and a Hospice volunteer.
Those who were lucky enough to get a
taste will testify that she was among the
finest and most creative cooks around.
She is survived by her husband of 54
years, Robert Aldridge of Leonardtown,
daughters Lorraine Aldridge-Ey of
Beltsville, Md., Joanna Woods of Hollywood, Md., grandchildren Nicholas
Ey, Kristen and Megan Woods, Julia and
Patrick Ey, and great-grandchildren Colin and Vivianne Wolverton.
A gathering in memory of Jane will
be held in the Barn at Sotterley Plantation on Nov. 16 from 1 until 4 p.m. If
you have a favorite picture of Jane please
bring it to share.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may
be sent to the League of Women Voters
Education Fund, C/O LWV SMC, Post
Office Box 130, Leonardtown, Md.
20650.
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Sports Local High School Football
Week 10 Football Review
The Leonardtown Raiders football team won Fridays

home conference game against Great Mills by a score
of 40-22.
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Week 10 Review
The Chopticon Braves football team lost Fridays away

conference game against Calvert by a score of 37-19.
The Great Mills Hornets football team lost Fridays
away conference game against Leonardtown by a score
of 40-22.
Photo by Jessica Woodburn
Photo by Jessica Woodburn
Photo by Michele Stratton
Photo by Michele Stratton
To submit photos of local high school football, email news@countytimes.net by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
Performance Swap
Meet this weekend at MIR
On Sunday, Nov. 16, Maryland International
Raceway (MIR) will host the Fall MIR Performance Swap Meet and Test & Tune with time
runs, grudge runs, testing, and tuning all day.
Buy, Sell or Trade, and turn those extra parts
in your garage into cash, or find the extra parts
you need at a good buy. IHRA chassis certifications will also be available. The event is open to
streetcars, racecars, street bikes, drag bikes, and
junior dragsters. There will also be a free $1,000
to win gamblers race held for E.T. bracket racers.
This is also a great opportunity for racers to settle those grudge matches at the strip. Gates will
open at 10 a.m. and the event will be concluded
at 6 p.m. The gamblers race will start at 3pm.
General Admission for adults are $15, and kids
11 & under are free. A 15' x 20' Swap Meet spot
is $25 and that includes one admission. Racer entry fee is $30, and no time racer entry fee is $40.
No advance reservations needed, come to race
watch or swap!
For more information on this event call 301884-RACE, or visit mirdrag.com/ford
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Presenting the professionals' favorite properties on the market.
Winter Plants
Brighten Spaces
Spring and summer have the colorful blooms and rich greenery that make the
great outdoors so lush and inviting. Autumn is awash in vibrant colors that beckon
people outdoors to explore. But winter has a poor reputation with regard to natural
beauty. While its true that many plants and wildlife retreat into hibernation come
the colder temperatures, some choose the wintertime to bloom. Other plants and
shrubs continue to hold on to their leaves and color despite the cold.
Hardy winter plants do more than just survive the snow and ice. Many thrive
and have the potential to add that unexpected touch of color to an otherwise dreary
landscape.
In addition to berry bushes that can feature bright red, yellow and orange berries perfect for holiday decorating, plenty of other plants are visually appealing
through colder temperatures.
Mahonia: Some varieties of mahonias bloom in the winter and can be hardy
up to USDA Zone 9. The close relative Oregon grape holly will flower in very early
spring.
Camellia: Camellias grow flowers similar in shape and size to roses. They
range in shade from light pink to bright red. Camellias can bloom all year long in
moderate temperature zones. Even in colder zones, some cold climate hybrids can
continue to add welcome color to the garden.
Daphne: The fragrant flowers of many daphnes appear in mid-winter. The
variety Jacqueline Postill is evergreen.
Evergreen holly: Perhaps the evergreen holly is the quintessential winter
plant. Green shiny leaves and bold red berries can be a bright spot in a winter garden. A holly hedge also can serve as a wind and privacy barrier.
Japanese pieris: Flower buds on this shrub, sometimes called the Mountain
Fire, thrive from fall through winter. This shrub needs moist, well-drained soil
and should be placed in a shaded location in warmer climates.
Hellebore: Also called the Christmas Rose, hellebores can be delightful
in areas of the country where winter flowers tend to be rare. The plant bears pure
white flowers that often age to pink.
Snowdrop: These delicate white blooms often pop out of a layer of snow even
before the first crocuses of spring. Snowdrops can wait out harsh weather and even
extended snow events before eventually sprouting.
Crape myrtle: There are around 50 species of these trees and shrubs that are
native to parts of Asia and India. The trees bloom beautifully and continue to hold
on to their bright colored flowers in warmer climates.
Winter jasmine: If you want to create a mid-winter color splash, consider the
climbing winter jasmine, which is hardy in zones 5 to 10 and blooms in January.
Jelena witch hazel: These curly, odd-shaped blooms have a rich, copper color
and can bloom as early as January. This plant also is an orange-red color in autumn.
Kaffir lily: Also known as the
Red River lily, these perennials appear in the fall but can still bloom on mild
days in the winter. These plants prefer wet conditions.
Winter vegetables: Planting cabbage, spinach or swiss chard can give you
something fresh to eat through late autumn and even into winter if you have a
greenhouse or cold frame in the yard.
Winter may be characterized by dreary landscapes, but plenty of plant life
thrives in spite of the chill.
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please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m.
on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
November, Month Long

The Drowsy Chaperone
College of Southern Maryland, La Plata
Campus, Fine Arts Building, Theater (8730
Mitchell Rd., La Plata) 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, 8
p.m. Nov. 14-15
Following the lives of two lovers on the
eve of their wedding, a
bumbling best man, a desperate theater producer and a slew of other characters,
this musical parody plays tribute to the Jazz
Age. $15 adults, $12 military/seniors/youth.
bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.
csmd.edu/Arts.
Art in Music
North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick St., Leonardtown) Tuesday through Saturday 10
a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m.
Art and music often go hand in hand and
the artists of the North End Gallery have endeavored to show that unique combination in
their November Show. Titled Art in Music,
they will create works that have been inspired
by a special piece of music. The show will run
through Nov. 23. For more information, call
301-475-3130 or visit www.northendgallery.
com.
Transient Epiphanies
Campus, Fine Arts Building, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery (8730 Mitchell
Rd., La Plata) 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Gallery Talk
noon Nov. 18
Painter Kathryn Myers focuses on the
art, culture and religious traditions of India in
her work. She has recently integrated video in
her work to explore and convey audio and visual responses to India, particularly the architecture and activities found in sacred spaces.
The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday
through Friday; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. Myers will discuss her work at a Gallery
Talk at noon on Nov. 18. Free. bxoffc@csmd.
edu, 301-934-7828. www.csmd.edu/Arts/
HungerfordGallery.html.
Thursday, Nov. 13
Medically Oriented Gym Open House
The Medically Oriented Gym (23123 Camden
Way, California) 4 to 7 p.m.
The Medically Oriented Gym is having
their third annual Open House to celebrate
three years of business. Come by and see the
difference we can make in your life. Call
Keri at 301-866-5444 for more information.
Screening of Short Documentary Riding
My Way Back
CSM La Plata Campus, BI Building (8730
Mitchell Rd., La Plata) 10:30 a.m.
The new award-winning, short documentary about the powerful healing of therapeutic riding for a veteran with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury
will be screened at the CSM La Plata campus.
All screenings are free to the public.
NAVAIR Industry Day
Chesapeake and Potomac Ballrooms of the
Holiday Inn Select Solomons (155 Holiday
Dr., Solomons) Check in starts 6:30 a.m.,
event starts at 7:45 a.m. and runs until 5 p.m.
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) will conduct an
informational Industry Day. The objective of
this event is to enhance Government-industry
communication, conduct market research,

and increase competition in support of Naval Aviation by presenting the Long Range
Acquisition Forecast (LRAF) and providing the opportunity for meetings between
industry and NAVAIR/NAWCAD technical
personnel.
Mt. Zion United Methodist Men Annual
Winter Dinner Reservations
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (27108
Mt. Zion Church Rd. Mechanicsville) 6 p.m.
Reservations can be made starting today for the Annual Winter Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 6. Catering by Patrick of Sunshine
Catering with Chef Carved Top Round with
horseradish sauce and dijon mustard, marinated chicken breast in a blend of olive oil
and garlic, baked potato with butter and sour
crme, seasoned vegetable medley, tossed
garden salad, rolls and butter, dessert. $25
per person. Entertainment provided by Jay
Armsworthy and Eastern Tradition and there
will be special presentations. By reservation
only by November 28 by contacting Frank
Hill at 301-884-3811 or 301-481-5536.
Fracking Gallery Talk
St. Marys College (18952 E. Fisher Road, St.
Marys City) 6 p.m.
A Gallery Talk with photographers
Crystal Vander Weit and Bill Crandall, and
poet Craig Czury, on the topic of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, will be held at
the Boyden Gallery of St. Marys College of
Maryland. This talk is free and open to the
public. It is co-sponsored by the St. Marys
College Lecture and Fine Arts Committee
and the Environmental Studies Department.
For more information, contact Cristin Cash at
clcash@smcm.edu.
Friday, Nov. 14
Toys for Tots Fundraiser
Lennys Restaurant (23418 Three Notch Rd.,
California) 7 to 10 p.m.
Toys for Tots Fundraiser at Lennys Restaurant Featuring Country Memories Band.
www.Lennys.net
Used Clothing Drive
Upper Level of Parking Lot at Hollywood
Volunteer Fire Department (24801 Three
Notch Rd., Hollywood) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The GFWC Womans Club of St.
Marys County will be having a Used Clothing Drive. This will be held on the upper level
of the parking lot at the Hollywood Volunteer
Fire Department. If you have any questions
please contact Betty Currie at 301-373-4816
or Noreen Neel at 301-994-1038.
Brown Bag Auction
American Legion Auxiliary Ridge Unit 255
(13390 Point Lookout Rd., Ridge) 6 p.m.
Brown Bag Auction will be held at
American Legion Auxiliary Ridge Unit 255
on Friday evening Nov. 14. Doors will open
at 6 p.m. and drawings start at 7 p.m. Remember to bring your address labels. An
inexpensive, fun filled evening for the whole
family. Refreshments available.
Saturday, Nov. 15
Southern Maryland Math Circle
Lexington Park Library (21677 F.D.R. Blvd.,
Lexington Park) 10 a.m. to noon
St Marys College Faculty presents:
Fun, fascinating math activities for middle
and high school students and their families. Drop in. Free. Snacks provided. Meets
monthly.
call 410-456-0572.
Annual Fall Craft & Vendor Show

St. Marys County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown) 10 a.m. to 3
p.m.
The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue
Squad Auxiliarys annual fall craft and
vendor show will be held on Saturday, November 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
at St. Marys County Fairgrounds, 42455
Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown, Maryland.
Amazing crafts and numerous vendors will
be displaying their goods. The show will be
inside fairground buildings. Free admission and parking with an on-site ATM. The
auxiliary will provide rides to and from the
parking lot for people with walking limitations. Food and refreshments will be available. Check out our website at: www.hvrs.
org
Meet & Greet

Lexington Park Library (21677 FDR Blvd.,
Lexington Park) 3 to 5 p.m.
There will be an opportunity to Eat and
Chat with President of St. Marys College
of Maryland Dr. Jordan. She will share her
views on education, diversity in staffing, vision for St. Marys College and its connection
to our community and more. Time will also
be provided for community introductions as
well as questions and answers.
If you plan to attend and/or need more
information, please contact Janice Walthour
at 301-862-2296 or email her at lwalthour@
md.metrocast.net on or before Nov. 12.
Holiday Bazaar
St. Pauls Lutheran Church (37707 New
Market Turner Rd., New Market) 8 a.m. to
1 p.m.
St. Pauls Lutheran Church is hosting a
Holiday Bazaar on Saturday Nov. 15 from 8
a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be Vendors, Silent
Auction, Crafts, Food and a Childrens Craft
Room, something for everyone!
Fall Concert
Chopticon High School (25390 Colton Point
Rd., Morganza) 6 p.m.
The Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra is pleased to announce its fall concert.
Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children
ages 5-12; children under 5 are free. Tickets
will be available at the door.
Dinner/Dance and Silent Auction
Fundraiser
The Holiday Inn Solomons (155 Holiday Dr.,
Solomons) 6 p.m.
Pathways is holding its third annual
dinner/dance and silent auction fundraiser.
Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 at the door,
and $40 for groups of ten or more. This year
includes an online auction lasting from Sept.
22 to Nov. 12. Bid on great travel packages,
sports memorabilia and one-of-a-kind experiences! For details visit www.pathwaysinc.
org/fundraiser/htm.
Coach Purse Bingo
Mechanicsville VFD Social Hall (28165 Hills
Club Road, Mechanicsville) doors open at
4:30 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m.
The Ladies Auxiliary members to the
Hughesville and Mechanicsville Volunteer
Fire Departments are sponsoring a purse
bingo featuring authentic Coach Purses. Admission at door: $30. This includes a book of
20 regular games and five special games. All
children must be accompanied by an adult
and must purchase an admission ticket; no
children under 10 years old. All sales final;
200 tickets available.
Kidz Hour
Leonardtown Library (23250 Hollywood
Rd., Leonardtown) 3 to 4 p.m.
Amazing God!, an illustrated Christian book will be read by the award-winning
author, Rick Tancreto, at the Leonardtown
Library. A free autographed copy of his
book, Were Going to Heaven! will be
presented to each child (ages 6-12) in attendance. Seating is limited. To reserve a space,
Sunday, Nov. 16
Field Trip
Meet up at Burger King (3165 Marshall Hall
Rd., Bryans Road) 7:30 a.m.
The Southern Maryland Audubon society and the Audubon Naturalist Society
invite you to join them for a trip along the
Mattawoman Creek to explore and identify
waterfowl as well as songbirds, woodpeckers
and raptors. Dr. Gwen Brewer is a top waterfowl identifier with an eagle eye. Dress for
wind and wet grounds and an approximately
3 mile round trip hike. Reserve with Carol
Ghebelian at 301-753-6754 or ghebelian@
comcast.net
Lost & Found Bluegrass Band
Jameson-Harrison American Legion Post
238 (6265 Brandywine Rd., Hughesville)
doors open at noon
The sons of the American Legion and
Jay Armsworthy present the Lost & Found
Bluegrass Band.
For more information, tickets, and directions, go to www.americanlegionbluegrass.com or call 301-737-3004. All paid tickets will be held at the door for pick up on the
day of the show. You can purchase them in
advance by sending a check or money order
to: Jay Armsworthy, PO Box 741, California, Md. Also non-perishable food donations
will be accepted for the Helping Hands Food
Bank in Southern Maryland.
Monday, Nov. 17
Decoding Dsylexia
Patuxent Presbyterian Church (2341 Kingston Creek Rd., California) 7 to 8 p.m.
The next meeting of the Decoding Dyslexia Southern Maryland Parent Support will
be followed by a DD-MD business meeting.
For more information, contact Laura Schultz
at DecodingdyslexiaMD@gmail.com or visit
dyslexiasomd.weebly.com/meetings.html
CSM Theatre Auditions for Winter
Productions
Campus, Fine Arts Building, Theater (8730
Mitchell Rd., La Plata) 6 p.m.
CSM Theatre Auditions for Winter Productions for upcoming productions of Treasure Island, Adult American Males, For
Colored Girls and The Emperors New
Clothes. Performances will take place between Jan. 29 and March 7. Those auditioning should prepare a one-minute monologue
and 16 bars of a song with music for the accompanist. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828,
www.csmd.edu/Arts.
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please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m.
on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
2014 Mrs. World Pageant Preliminaries

Patuxent Auditorium (12485 Southern Connector Blvd., Lusby) 7 p.m.
Do not miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to attend a prestigious international beauty pageant. 41 countries from
around the world are confirmed to be sending
their representative with more entries pending. Preliminaries will be at the Patuxent
auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. on Nov. 17;
tickets are $30. Finals will be at the Patuxent auditorium beginning at 8 p.m. on Nov.
19; tickets $40 for finals. A ticket package
for both evenings can be purchased for $50.
Proceeds will benefit the United Way of Calvert County and Patuxent High. Tickets can
be purchased at the front desk of the Holiday
Inn Solomons, the Prince Frederick office for
United Way of Calvert County and through
2014mrsworld@gmail.com.
301-884-2211 or 301-863-8188 http://

www.stmalib.org
MedStar St. Marys Hospital Auxiliary $6
Sale
MedStar St. Marys Hospital Lobby (25500
Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown) 9 a.m. to
5 p.m.
MedStar St Marys Hospital Auxiliary is
sponsoring a $6 sale. Come browse jewelry,
scarves, small leather goods, childrens, etc.
all priced at $6. Get your Christmas shopping
done early and support the hospital!
Wednesday, Nov. 19
2014 Mrs. World Pageant Finals
Patuxent Auditorium (12485 Southern Connector Blvd., Lusby) 8 p.m.
The 2014 Mrs. World pageant is being
hosted by Solomons Maryland! Do not miss
out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to
attend a prestigious international beauty pageant. 41 countries from around the world are
confirmed to be sending their representative
with more entries pending. Preliminaries will
be at the Patuxent auditorium beginning at 7
p.m. on Nov. 17; tickets are $30. Finals will
be at the Patuxent auditorium beginning at 8
p.m. on Nov. 19; tickets $40 for finals. A ticket
package for both evenings can be purchased
for $50. Proceeds will benefit the United Way
of Calvert County and Patuxent High. Tickets can be purchased at the front desk of the
Holiday Inn Solomons, the Prince Frederick
office for United Way of Calvert County and
Tuesday, Nov. 18
Storytime
Lexington Park Library (21677 F.D.R. Blvd.,
Lexington Park) and Charlotte Hall Library
(37600 New Market Rd., Charlotte Hall) 10
a.m.
Charlotte Hall: 10 a.m. for babies 2-12
months
10:30 a.m. for toddlers 1-1 1/2 years
11 a.m. for preschoolers 3-5 years
Lexington Park: 10 am for babies 2-12
months
10:30 a.m. for preschoolers 3-5 years
11 a.m. for listeners with extra energy
Antiques, Collectibles, Gifts & Specialty Shops
Largest Indoor Market in Southern Maryland

Over 100 Small Shops
Open: Wednesday - Sunday 10 - 5
Chesapeake
uction
ouse
Auction every Friday at 6 p.m.
Quality Consignments Accepted for Auctions
Enjoy a unique
shopping experience in a
country setting.
Our market is made up
of an oasis of 100 small
shops in four buildings
on five acres.
We specialize in antiques
and collectibles,
but have an endless
variety of lovely
gifts and crafts.
Florida Antiques
& Collectible
Estate Auction
Friday, Nov. 7th - 6 P.M.
Grocery Auction
Saturday, Nov. 8th - 4 P.M.

Look for photos on our website or on
www.chesapeakeauctionhouse.com
5015 St. Leonard Road St. Leonard, Md 20685
www.chesapeakemarketplace.com
Marketplace: 410-586-3725
Auction House: 410-586-1161
through 2014mrsworld@gmail.com.
MedStar St. Marys Hospital Auxiliary $6
Sale
MedStar St. Marys Hospital Lobby (25500
Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown) 7 a.m. to
5 p.m.
MedStar St Marys Hospital Auxiliary is
sponsoring a $6 sale. Come browse jewelry,
scarves, small leather goods, childrens, etc.
all priced at $6. Get your Christmas shopping
done early and support the hospital!
Relay for Life Open House
James Forrest Technology Center (24005
Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown) 6 to 8
p.m.
Come celebrate with us at the Relay For
Life of St. Marys County Open House! This
event is open to the public, and the 2015 Event
Leadership Team will be on-hand to answer
all questions. Survivors and team members
are encouraged to attend. There will be fun,
games, door prizes, and refreshments. Registration for the 2015 Relay For Life of St.
Marys County is free!
Thursday, Nov. 20
Grocery Auction
Mother Catherine Spalding School (38833
Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville) 5:30 p.m.
Grocery Auction to benefit Mother
Catherine Spalding School. A large variety
of items will be available. We never know
ahead of time what items we will get for
the auction. However, expect anything

found in a grocery store such as candies,
snacks, sodas, frozen meats, frozen vegetables, frozen pizza, canned goods, dry
goods, dairy products, cleaning supplies
and just about anything else in between.
There will be some great deals so dont
miss out. We suggest you bring your
cooler for any frozen items purchased.
Payment can be made by cash, check or
credit card. To help support the school
and to offset cost of conducting this auction, ten percent buyers premium will
apply. School cafeteria will be serving food. For more information contact:
Mother Catherine Spalding School 301884-3165 or Ronnie Farrell (Auctioneer)
301-904-3402.
VOICES Reading Series
Daugherty-Palmer Commons, St. Marys
College of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher
Rd., St. Marys City) 8:15 p.m.
For the third installment of the 201415 VOICES Reading Series at St. Marys
College of Maryland, poet and YA novelist April Linder will read from her works.
After the reading, Linder will talk with
the audience during a brief question and
answer period, followed by a reception
and book signing. The VOICES Reading
Series, presented in part by the English
Department, is free and open to the public. For more information about the event,
contact Jennifer Cognard-Black at 240895-4233 or jcognard@smcm.edu.
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Entertainment
Calendar
Thursday, Nov. 13
Piranhas Acoustic
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell)
7:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 14
Tracy Allen
DB McMillans Irish Pub and Grill (23415
Three Notch Road, California) 8 p.m.
Million Proof Band
Anthonys Bar & Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) 9 p.m.
Karaoke
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 8
p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 15
Ghost Soldiers
in Leonardtown!
By Haley Wood
Contributing Writer
This isnt something I imagine up, said Patrick
Burke when asked about his novel, Ghost Soldiers of Gettysburg: Searching for Spirits on America's Most Famous
Battlefield.
Published this October, Burke has been working on
his novel since 2002, when he first visited Gettysburg for
paranormal research. It was co-authored with Jack Roth.
Sunday, Nov. 9, Patrick Burke was at Fenwicks Used
Book Store in Leonardtown to sign and promote his new
book.
Burke has been interested in history since a young
age, but did not become completely indulged in it until his
family friend, Colonel Bayer, asked him to help clean his
basement.
I think he had alternate intentions, Burke reasoned.
Burke explained that when the two were together, they
were constantly talking about history, and one day while in
the basement he discovered something worthy of his time.
It was the official reports of the battle of Gettysburg
that got me hooked on military history, Burke recalled.
What got him interested in the paranormal?
One night my bed was lifted up and slammed downthat started my journey in the paranormal. Burke answered. Since then, he has acquainted himself with the
paranormal, and has spent enough time with them that they
have begun to recognize him, Burke said.
The first four chapters delve into the scientific background of the ghosts and how the occurrences are captured,
Burke said. Using infrared video and other technologies,
Burke and Roths team is able to capture apparitions, vortexes, and more of the soldiers roaming the fields- which
are all explained in detail in the book.
Burke also made a point to mention Chapter 11, which
he claims to be a history changing chapter. The title
of this chapter is A Study of Paranormal Archaeology,
which he explains to be digging up history without digging
up the ground.
Burke, an Air Force veteran, has lived in Southern
Maryland since 1985, and has immersed himself in the
paranormal military history of our area. It started out as
a desire some people say it was a hobby, for me it was a
passion, Burke said.
This was always designed as a series, he said. The
next book will focus on the soldiers of the battle of Antietam, Burke said.
Barnes and Noble and Goodreads both rated this paranormal nonfiction novel 4/5, and the book is projected towards all lovers of science, history and the paranormal.
Ghost Soldiers of Gettysburg: Searching for Spirits
on America's Most Famous Battlefield can be purchased
at Fenwicks Used Books in Leonardtown or online at
Amazon for print or Kindle edition. For more information,
contact Burke at patrickthmg@yahoo.com.
Over 250,000
Southern Marylanders
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Your Online Community for Charles,
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Tracy Allen
Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney
Point) 7:30 p.m.
Jim Ritter and the Creole Gumbo Jazz
Band
The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue,
North Beach) 7:30
Sunday, Nov. 16
Joe Martone
Point) 11 a.m.
Spoon Creek
Hills Store (29933 Point Lookout Rd, Helen)
2 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 17
Team Trivia
p.m.
Karaoke Contest
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 18
Open Mic
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 19
Open Mic Night
p.m.
Team Trivia
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) 7 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 20
Damion Wolf
Point) 7 p.m.
Coastline
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
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1. Domestic cat
6. Picassos mistress Dora
10. Bounces over water
14. Calculators
15. Jeopardized
17. Voice of Dory
19. Guided
20. Ribonucleic acid (abbr.)
21. Evenings prior to
22. French river into Ghent
23. Inspires wonder
24. Sacred bull of Egypt
26. Am. sable
29. Liquid body substances
31. Singer Nat King
32. Expression of disgust
34. Oil cartel
35. Mentums
37. City of Danao island
38. Place of refuge
39. Fancy ottoman
40. 20th Hebrew letter
41. Alleviating
43. Tangles
45. London gallery
46. Pouchlike structure
47. Citizen of Copenhagen
48. Swiss river

49. Denotes three
52. Treatment for addicts
56. Inheritable by rules
57. Stalins predecessor
58. N. Mexico artist colony
59. Initials of 1st American woman in space
60. Afrikaans
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2. Competent
3. Bare or unadorned
4. Bridge building degree
5. Other side of yang (Chinese)
6. Personal manners
7. Am. Mountain Guide Assoc.
8. Imitate
9. Acts of reclamation
10. Most critical
11. Brews
12. Foot (Latin)
13. South Dakota
16. Hero-worship
18. Removes moisture
22. NY Hamptons location
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25. Campaign funding group
27. Plural of 30 down
28. Captures
29. Turf
30. Fencing sword
31. Cost, insurance and freight
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33. Expression of bafflement
35. Frames of reference
36. Very large
37. Old TV screen tube
39. Keyboard instruments
42. Governments
43. Fashion designer Jacobs
44. Carriers invention
46. Cruise
47. Art ____ style of design
48. From a distance
49. Rock singer Turner
50. Churn
51. Hotels
52. Genetic info carrier
53. Irritate
54. Also on the option key
55. Steeped beverage
56. Indicates position
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Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The cost is $20 for non-AARP members
and $15 for AARP members payable to the instructor on the day of class. There
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is $6 if you are under 60 and by donation for those 60+ years of age. Call 301-7375670, ext. 1658 to register in advance.
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back, shoulders, core, and legs. Try your first class for free and then purchase a fitness card, $30 for 10 sessions. To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Art Classes at Loffler
Jamie Naluai will offer a four-session art class featuring watercolor scenery at
the Loffler Senior Activity starting Tuesdays Nov. 18 through Dec. 9 from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Jamie will introduce different brush and blocking techniques, including
texturing with salt. This series will yield 2 types of projects: a sailboat painting
and holiday greeting cards. Cost is $75 (introductory price) plus a $5 supply fee
for all the cards you can make. Payment may be made to Jamie on the first day of
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Sign up by Friday, Nov. 21 at the Northern Senior Activity Center to be included in a Secret Santa gift giving exchange, with names drawn on Monday,
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least weekly or more often. Seniors can come during the week and check on their
stocking to retrieve what has been delivered in secret. Suggested investment is $10
for purchasing small gifts, candies and tokens for others. All those participating,
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Ambrose Tarlton,
Former Slave
By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
A few weeks ago, I was asked to respond to a query
from a lady in Coatesville, PA who said she was the
great-great granddaughter of Ambrose Tarleton, a slave
who had belonged to Benjamin and Evalina Pembroke.
I would compare genealogy to trying to put together a 10,000 piece jigsaw puzzle with lots of missing pieces. Slave genealogy? Make that 20,000 pieces-at least half of the pieces are missing and theres no
picture.
In this case, I had a couple of things working in my
favor. First, Ambrose was an unusual slave name and
secondly, the names of the owners were given by the
correspondent.
I began with the 1870 census when slaves, now
freed, were listed. Ambrose and his family were then
living at St. Inigoes as follows (race for each given as
Black): Ambros Tarlton, 60, farm laborer; Harriet Tarlton, 58, keeping house; Zoah Tarlton, 15, farm laborer;
Danl Tarlton, 28, farm laborer; Henry Tarlton, 29, farm
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laborer; Catherine Tarlton 10; Geo Tarlton, 17, farm

laborer; Mary Tarlton, 4; Henry Tarlton, 6; and Ellen
Tarlton, 2.
Of the many slaves owned by Benjamin Pembroke,
the following were shown as being emancipated by
the State of Maryland on November 1, 1864: Harriet
Tarleton, 40; Daniel Tarleton 45; Henny Tarlton, 23;
George Tarleton, 8; Zora Tarleton, 7; Catherine Tarleton, 6; Henry Tarleton, 5; Lewis Tarleton, 3; Winnie
Tarleton, 23; Vincent Tarleton, 8; Elizabeth Tarleton,
5. Also listed was Laura Tarleton, 3, liberated by the
military on March 2, 1863.
Ambrose Tarlton is not listed here, however, I think
I found him. He was listed as Ambrose Jones, age 54,
freed November 1, 1864 and was owned by Benjamin
McKay. Why do I think he was the same person? The
age is right, the location is right, theres no information
for an Ambrose Jones in later court or census records,
and because his master was Benjamin McKay, the former brother-in-law of Benjamin Pembroke (whose first
wife was Charlotte McKay).
It would appear, at least to me, that Harriett and the
Chronicle
children were owned by Benjamin Pembroke, but Ambrose was owned by Benjamin McKay and assumed the
surname Tarlton, used by his wife and children, when
he was freed.
John McKay died intestate prior to November 10,
1829 survived by his wife Susanna and their nine children. On April 27, 1831 Susanna McKay was shown
on the St. Marys County tax records as owning slaves
named Viletty, age 1; Elizabeth, age 1; Ambrose, age
21; and Winny, age 38.
Susanna (Lowe) McKay made her will on February 2, 1835. Among her bequests was a Negro woman named Winny and her youngest child, Ann Maria
whom she devised to her daughter, Sarah Henrietta
McKay... To four of her children-- Thomas McKay,
Benjamin McKay, Anna Wooten, and Elizabeth Hardy,
she left a Negro man named Ambrose with the stipulation that whoever of them takes him is to pay to the
other three their part of his fair valuation.
To be continued.
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Wanderings
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By Ronald N. Guy Jr.

Contributing Writer
Quar terbacks
Aaron Rodgers, Tom
Brady and Ben Roethlisberger might
be fans of vinyl records, or at least
sworn adversaries of the compact
disc (CD). With that introduction
The CD dealt a serious blow to
human civilization. An overstatement? Probably. Completely false?
Absolutely not. Its sin? The CD,
that sleek invention from the depths
of the place where dark souls are
said to reside, made real-time music
surfing possible and, in the process,
forever disfigured how we listen to
music.
Prior to the disc, music resided on cassettes, 8-tracks and vinyl
records, formats that forced more
a deliberate, patient listen. If you
wanted to jump around to hit songs,
you could, but it involved toggling
between four often disjointed programs (8-tracks), an inexact fast-forward or rewind (cassettes) or getting
up off the couch and manipulating
the needle (records).
The consequence, as Ill sarcastically call it, was that the listener tended to experience the entire album. What a concept! Recognizing
the inconvenience of pre-CD media,
hit songs were often placed at the beginning of a side, prime territory for
a quick find or replay; I appreciated
artists that didnt follow the marketers script, the ones that slotted their
singles in awkward places, thereby
ensuring total album consumption and creating an opportunity to
discover hidden gems. Im tipping
my cap to Kix, the Maryland-based
band, who placed the song The Itch
at the end of side one of their debut
album and the Rolling Stones for
tucking Tumbling Dice at the end of
the first Exile on Main Street record.
And then there were the artists
who buried great songs in inauspicious places, little rewards of sorts
for dedicated listeners. Rocket
Queen, the last song on Appetite
for Destruction by Guns N Roses
is incredible. Prince put the fabulously raunchy Darling Nikki last
on side one of Purple Rain. Bob
Dylans ended his iconic Highway
61 Revisited album with the absolutely amazing Desolation Row.
If the CD didnt completely kill
such album experiences, the MP3
and digital media seem certain to
choke out its last breaths of life.
The single rules now: three minutes

of overproduced, hyper-marketed
sound from computers and bedazzled pop stars that can be downloaded for instant satisfaction and played
until it promotes nausea. Who has
the patience to spin a record?
The aforementioned Rodgers,
age 30, isnt old enough to remember cassettes, but he has cracked
back on societys impatience. In
response to early-season criticism,
Rodgers, one of the coolest and best
quarterbacks in the NFL, spelled out
a five-letter retort to irritated Packers fans: R-E-L-A-X. The Packers
have done just fine since. The agitation isnt confined to the land of
cheese. A few weeks ago, New England and Pittsburgh were struggling.
Brady and Roethlisberger, despite
their five Super Bowl titles, allegedly couldnt play anymore. Patriots coach Bill Belichick had lost his
hoodie-fueled brilliance; Steelers
coach Mike Tomlin was on the hot
seat. Well, since the gripes reached
a crescendo, no team has been hotter
than the Patriots and Roethlisberger
tossed six touchdown passes in consecutive games. Premature panic?
You think?
The death of the album and
quick criticism of the NFLs best
quarterbacks is bothersome, but its
root cause pervasive impatience
and an intolerance of any frustration or discomfort has significant
reach. We have to have it all hit
songs or wins on Sunday right
now. The grass elsewhere is assumed to be greener the minute the
blades under our feet discolor. The
bird in the hand, despite its accomplishments, is obsessively critiqued
while the unknown two in the bush
are romanticized.
Shortcomings
and bad moments create labels that
cannot be removed. No one not
even Super Bowl winning quarterbacks are permitted the latitude to
fail, to grow and to overcome. To
heck with the process, the journey,
evolution or the opportunity to reveal something a character trait, a
team quality or a great song thats
not immediately apparent.
Consider that in the context of a
marriage, a job, friendships, parenthood, personal financeanything.
Warning: it may take awhile to digest completely. My suggestion:
dust off the turntable and set the
mood with a spinning record.
Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com
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By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
Everyone takes their own path in life; makes their own choices. Youve heard these sayings
before, of course. These sayings always come to my mind around the time of Veterans Day, or
any of the holidays associated with military service. I often wonder where my life would have
taken me if I had made that sharp turn and entered the Air Force like my oldest brother who
made a career out of it. He was a Test Pilot, flew C130s as well including to Vietnam, retiring
as a Lt. Col then starting a whole new career at Alaska Airlines until his forced retirement at age
60. A time when my brother says that pilots really have built up good reactions and experience.
When I made a huge turn around in 11th grade from being a non-interested student from
8th through 10th grade is when I began to wonder what path my life should take. My ASVAB
test taken in 11th grade pointed to Air Force Test Pilot first, then writer, and artist. How funny
when I look back now. My parents however were not as thrilled about a military career for me,
and college was my direction with no other choice. In fact, my parents brought me up to believe
that there truly was no other choice than college. I thought everyone went to college that it
was a mandatory part of life. Boy was I surprised when many of my friends didnt even give
it a thought. And not that college makes everyone smarter in any way, but you do get to learn
about one chosen subject in depth. There is still a part of me that wishes I had taken the military
path. I dont know what area I would have ended up with, but I am pretty sure it would have
been exciting.
When I look at family members and friends, in the past or present, my admiration knows
no bounds. Especially now that I am older. Where do they reach inside to be so brave? How do
they go into combat knowing they might not come back out? How are they, this very second
while I am writing in my cozy office, out there peering around a corner at a sniper in a dusty,
hot, sometimes uncaring country? How do they even get up the nerve to travel in Humvee on a
long road? Maybe when I was 18 to 21 I would have had the same gun-ho attitude, now I cant
even imagine controlling my fear. What a special breed of person this takes to risk their life
when the world is seemingly going on as normal at home without constant thought of people
in combat facing danger at any moment. Yes, those in the military are heroes and mentors. I
have just started to really get bothered when sports figures are referred to as heroes. I mentioned
that to my husband a few times lately, or rather he has heard me yell back at the TV, Sports
figures are not heroes! They have not put themselves in harms way or given their life unless
they themselves have served or saved a life or made someone elses better. My husband said, I
agree. Write to the sportscasters and the media. Get a grassroots campaign going. I dont know
if I ever will, but it does bother me.
This Veterans Day we made our trip up to Cheltenham and to Resurrection Cemetery
in PG County to visit our parents graves and honor our Fathers military service. We bought
little miniatures of Crown Royal (my Dad preferred Old Granddad but it was not available) and
poured one on each of our Dads graves as our own tradition. We buried Roberts Dad 13 years
ago yesterday in Cheltenham. His Dad had told the doctors he wanted to make it to our wedding
on November 17th, but passed away on the 7th. Ours was quite the emotional wedding for my
husband and his family, but we honored his Father at every opportunity.
I see this more and more in the last few years: Honoring our veterans. I am so glad to see
the emphasis on Wounded Warrior programs, businesses offering free products, and especially
those businesses that are offering thousands of jobs to our soldiers who come home. Im sorry,
I meant to our heroes who serve and those who come home.
To each new days adventure, Shelby
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