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Discussion On Gun
Violence Planned
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The leader of a Lusby Episcopal
Church congregation is pushing for
a community discussion for one of
the most controversial topics in the
nation: how to curb gun violence in
communities.
Rev. David Showers, rector at Middleham and St. Peters Parish, wrote to
St. Marys County Commissioner President James Randy Guy, inviting him
to take part in what Showers called the
Big Coversation.
The objective of the Big Conversation is to bring the community together
to address issues of common concern,
Showers wrote. Gun violence in the
United States resulted in 33,169 deaths
in 2013.
Most people want to reduce
gun violence and this loss of life.
Hugh Davies, a member of the congregation organizing the event, said they
had reached out to people who championed both sides of the argument from
the pro-gun side and the anti-gun side.
Some of the panelists who will be
taking questions from audience members after giving their presentations
seem to be more from the anti-gun side
of the equation, Davies admitted.
One, Lisa Miller Delity, operates an
organization called Heeding Gods Call
which seeks to identify and shutdown
gun dealers who sell firearms to straw
purchasers and feed the illegal gun
market.
A relative of hers was killed due to
gun violence, Davies said.
Also taking part in the panel will be
Calvert County Health Officer Laurence Polsky and Cpt. Steve Jones of
the Calvert County Sheriffs Office.
We very carefully study the topic
and select experts to take part in the
panel, Davies said. Were not trying to hold a conversation on the polar
sides of the issue but on what we can
agree on.
We really dont want this to be about
James Randy Guy
Rev. David
Showers
gun control.
There are members of the church
committee who are strongly pro-gun,
Davies said, and the committee made
consistent efforts to bring in panelists
who would represent that side of the
argument.
Davies said the figure of more than
33,000 gun deaths in 2013 came from
the U.S. Center for Disease Control but
two-thirds of that number were suicides by gun.
With this you have a mental health
aspect and then there is the public
health aspect, Davies said.
A study released by the CDC for
2013 showed that between 2000 and
2010 there were 335,600 firearmrelated deaths in the United States
but 61 percent of those were suicides.
The study also showed that for that time
period the number of mass shootings,
those of four or more victims in a single
day, were actually a small fraction of
gun deaths and were on the decline.
The study also found that the use of
guns for a defensive measure against
crime were a common occurrence
though the estimates of incidents
ranged from 500,000 to 3 million times
annually.
The gun violence panel discussion is
set for Jan. 10 at the parish hall located
at 10210 H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby
from 2 to 4 p.m.
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Tax Assessments For St. Marys Rise Barely

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The states latest assessment of onethird of the property tax accounts in the
entire state show that property values rose
slightly in St. Marys County over the last
assessment in 2013.
The assessment three years ago showed
that the countys assessable base for com-
mercial and residential properties was

$2.799 billion and rose to just $2.82 billion
for Jan. 1 2016.
The residential assessable base increased
by just 0.6 percent while the commercial
base did much better with an increase of
3.8 percent over the 2013 assessment.
The increase for both assessable bases
was just 0.8 percent combined.
The reports also show that the total
The St. Marys County, Emergency Services & Technology in cooperation with
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Calvert
County and Dorchester County will conduct a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout St. Marys, Calvert
and Dorchester counties on Monday, January 4, 2016, at noon.
The full-cycle test includes a threeminute activation of all sirens within the
10-mile area around Calvert Cliffs Nuclear
Power Plant. All citizens are asked to re-
member the scheduled testing and relay

the information to friends, family and
neighbors.
The testing is conducted to check siren
operation and increase public awareness
of the alert and notification siren system.
If the sirens sound at any other time, residents should tune to one of the local radio
stations listed below for information and
instructions.
Emergency Alert System stations
include:
number of properties that were assessed in

St. Marys County, 13,309 in all, just 4,943
improved in value. That was just 37.1 percent of properties that improved in their
value.
Of the 11,828 properties in Calvert
County, 6,990 improved in value, the state
reported, for a 59.1 percent value improvement rate.
According to the latest figures the
countys operating budget should come to

$218.1 million from a combination of property, income and other taxes for fiscal 2017
after predictions of minimal increases in
both property, income and other taxes.
This represents a 1.2 percent increase
over the current budget.
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Notice of Funding Availability for FY2017 for Non-Profit Agencies

St. Marys County Government has
opened the request for funding for Nonprofit entities for the FY2017 Budget,
awarded by the Commissioners of St.
Marys County. Some significant changes have been made this year. Please read
the Notice of Funding Availability in

full and follow the links to download
the instructions and forms. The Notice
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Maryland Adds 3,600 Jobs In November
The U.S. Department of Labors Bureau of

Labor Statistics (BLS) released state jobs and
unemployment data earlier today. According
to the preliminary survey data, Maryland
added 3,600 jobs. Marylands preliminary
jobs estimate for October was revised upward by BLS from a gain of from a gain of
10,800 to a gain of 11,900 jobs. From November 2014 to November 2015, the private sector
has added 46,100 jobs. Marylands November
preliminary unemployment rate increased to
5.2 percent from the October revised rate of
5 percent.
Novembers jobs growth again shows that
more Maryland businesses are embracing the
Hogan Administrations economic policies
and recognize that Maryland is Open for
Business. Marylands civilian labor force
grew by nearly 9,500, suggesting that at least
some previously discouraged workers who
had given up their job search have gained
confidence in Marylands economy and
started looking for work again. Thats good
news, said the Secretary of the Maryland
Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Kelly M. Schulz.
According to data released today, the Mining, Logging, and Construction sector added
300 jobs. The Manufacturing sector added
1,200 jobs. (The Durable Goods subsector
gained 300 jobs and the Non-Durable Goods
subsector added 900 jobs.) Job gains in NonDurable Goods Manufacturing were from
expansions by firms in both food and chemical manufacturing. The Trade, Transportation, and Utilities sector gained 1,900 jobs.
(The Wholesale Trade subsector added 700
jobs, the Retail Trade subsector decreased by
700 jobs and the Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities subsector added 1,900 jobs.)
The Professional and Business Services sector added 900 jobs. (Firms in the Scientific
Research and Development Services subsector providing the most jobs growth in the
sector, adding 1,100 jobs. The Management
of Companies and Enterprises subsector decreased by 100 and the Administrative and
Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services decreased by 100 jobs.)
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Drayden Man Charged

With Sex Abuse
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
State Police detectives have

charged a Drayden man with
abusing a minor child over a
seven year period.
Investigators have charged
Christopher Zane Oridway,
42, with feloniously sexually
abusing a minor; he faces a
possible 25 years in prison if
convicted of the count.
According to state police,
Ordiway
they were contacted Monday
night at the Leonardtown Barrack by an 18-year-old woman
to report the ongoing sexual abuse.
Police said they learned

from the woman that the sex
abuse had come from a family
member.
Police investigators prepared and were authorized
to execute search warrants at
various sites in the Drayden
area to collect evidence of the
alleged crime; there were four
places searched in all.
Ordiway was officially
charged via criminal summons Tuesday, according to
court documents.
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Sonny Oden, 79
Sonny Oden, 79, of Hollywood, Md. passed away
surrounded by his loving
family on Dec. 20, at his
residence. Born on Aug. 8,
1937 in Washington, D.C.,
he was the son of the late
Haleltine Ham Oden and Leonard Oden.
Sonny was the loving husband of Catherine Virginia Oden, whom he married on
Nov. 20, 1954 in Washington, D.C. Sonny
is survived by his children: Candy Meyers (Teddy) of La Plata, Md., Terry Russell
(Willie) and Stephanie Casselman (Terry)
both of Mechanicsville, Md., 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two
great-great grandchildren. Siblings: Sally
Khorn, Betty Glorioso, and Marie Jenkins.
He was preceded in death by his siblings;
June Zimmerman, and Pat Jordan.
Sonny was a Steamfitter, with Sonnys
expansive knowledge of Burners of any
size or type, it allowed M&M to go after
work which was traditionally bid by larger
companies only. His knowledge of burners
and boilers allowed M&M to be a turnkey
operation which was sought after by the
likes of GSA, DOD, and The Army Corps
of Engineers. Sonny was truly a founding father of M&M and the GO-TO guy
around town when it came to burners and
boilers. Sonny was the originalchairman
of the board for the HVAC-R division for
DLLR, and state of Maryland where he
served for many years. He also taught at the
UA Mechanical Trade School, Local 602.
Sonny enjoyed boating, fishing, camping,
building cars, and loved his family with a
deep passion and was proud of each and every one of them.
The family received friends on Monday,
Dec. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayer recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner
Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass
of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday,
Dec. 29 at 10 a.m. in St. Johns Catholic
Church Hollywood, Md. with Father Ray
Schmidt officiating. Interment followed
in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were:
Doug Beall, Richard Beall, Ryan Casselman, Tony Brensinger, Dennis Jamison,
and Donald Nichols. Honorary Pallbearer
were Justin Casselman.
Thomas (Tom) F. Connelly, 77

Thomas (Tom) F. Connelly, 77, of Leonardtown, Md.,
passed away surrounded by
his loving family on Dec.
18 in Clements, Md. Born
on Nov. 11, 1938 in Leonardtown, Md. he was the son
of the late Edna Marie Gallagher Connelly
and Charles F. Connelly, Sr. Tom was the
loving husband of Carolyn A. Connelly
whom he married in Mechanicsville, Md.
on Dec. 27, 1958. Tom is survived by his
children; Cheri (Joe) Parsons of Fredericksburg, Va., Marcy Williams (Ernie) of
Clements, Md., and six grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his brother Sonny
Connelly. Tom graduated from Leonardtown High School, and was a lifelong St.
Marys County, Md. resident. Tom was a
Manager of Facilities and Services for IAMAW William W. Winpisinger Education
and Technology Center at Placid Harbor

for 14 years retiring in 1995. He enjoyed
landscaping.
The family received friends on Tuesday,
Dec. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner
of Christian Burial was celebrated on
Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, Md.
with Father David Beaubien officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers were:
Trey Williams, Jayden Taormina, Jarred
Norris , Gilbert Murphy, George Tatlow,
and Casey Schooler. Honorary Pallbearers
were: Eddie Bowling, Jack Hodges, Kennedy Abell, and Rick Taormina.
Joseph Walter Hill,

Sr., Joe Beans, 76
Joseph Walter Hill, Sr.,
Joe Beans, 76, of Chaptico,
Md. passed away surrounded
by his loving family on Dec.
16. Born on April 30, 1939,
he was the son of the late
Teresa Clare Miller Hill and
William H. Hill. Joe Beans was the loving husband of Joyce Linda Hill whom he
married on March 23, 1962 in Tampa, Fla.,
and who preceded him in death on June 26,
1997. Joe is survived by his Children; Joseph Walter Hill, Jr. of Clayton, N.C., Lorne
Hill of Chaptico, Md., Wanda Elizondo of
Flint, Mich., 17 grandchildren, 12 great
grandchildren and brother Richard Alvin
Hill of Chaptico, Md. He was preceded in
death by his brother William H. Hill, Jr.
Joe was a lifelong resident of St. Marys
County, Md. He was a master mechanic
for Ritter, Barnes, and Farrish Chevrolet.
Joe enjoyed racing, fishing, being with his
children and grandchildren.
The family received friends on Monday,
of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart
Catholic Church Bushwood, Md. with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made
to Hospice of St. Marys P.O. Box 625
Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
Rose Beatrice Bailey, 83

Rose Beatrice Bailey of
Loveville, Md. passed away
on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at St.
Marys Hospital in Leonardtown, Md.
She was born April 30,
1932 in Oakley, Md. to Benjamin T. Farrell and Blanch
E. (Graves) Farrell. She was preceded in
death by her husband of 50 years Joseph
Warren (2003), son Joseph Wayne (1975),
siblings Agnes Genevieve Thompson, (Albert), Mary Elizabeth Farrell, Susan Kathleen Abell (Francis), Benjamin Thomas
Farrell Jr. (Mary Frances), Richard Milford
Farrell (Geneva) and James Allan Farrell.
She is survived by her brother James C.
Farrell (Margaret Ann) of Chaptico her
sons Roger Dale Bailey (Penny) and Richard Glenn Bailey. Granddaughters Emily
Rose and Mikaela Jo Bailey who were her
Pride and Joy.
She graduated from Margaret Brent
High School in 1949. After graduation
she worked at the Ben Franklin 5 and 10
in Leonardtown, Md. In January 1953 she
married Joseph Warren Bailey at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Avenue, Md. Bea
and Warren had three sons - Joseph Wayne
Bailey, Roger Dale Bailey and Richard
Glenn Bailey.
She volunteered as a Teachers Aide at
Mother Catherine Spalding School where
all three of her children attended. She drove
a School Bus for her father-in-law and later her brother-in-law. In 1967 she took a
paraprofessional position with St. Marys
County Public Schools where she worked
for the next 25 years and retired in 1992.
Living near the water, Bea did a lot of
crabbing, fishing and swimming. She also
enjoyed reading, watching EWTN, Game
Shows, Nationals, Orioles, Redskins and
other sporting events. Flowers, gardening, and just being outdoors were some of
her favorite pastimes. Bea loved watching
DVDs sent to her from her sister-in-law
(Estelle Wood) of her familys activities
and trips to Maryland.
Bea and Warren looked forward to
spending time on the weekends with Warrens brother Wilmer and his wife Loraine.
They took a lot of short fun trips together
and often visited family and friends.
Bea truly loved family, life and all people that she came in contact with. She will
be missed by all who knew her.
The family received friends on Friday,
Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Mass
of Christian burial was celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. in St. Josephs Catholic Church with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment followed in the church
cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Bailey, Chris
Bailey, Paul Knight, Francis Allan Abell,
Tommy Farrell and Cindy Reynolds.
Honorary Pallbearers were Ronnie
Thompson, Timmy Farrell, Kevin Farrell,
Joe Bailey, Allan Bailey, Lenny Thompson, Johnny Knight, Bill Hancock, and
Mike Lacey.
Dick Nelson, Jr., 75

Dick was born in Leonardtown, Md. on Nov. 19, 1940
to Maude Louise Cryer Nelson and Richard Theodore
Nelson, Sr. He is survived by
his sisters; Marylou Shorter
of Redgate, Md., Dorothy
T. Nelson of Callaway, Md.,
Linda E. Dean and Randy Dean of Hollywood, Md., sister in-law Myrtle Nelson
Martin of Callaway, Md. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Joseph
C. (Butch) Nelson.
Dick graduated from Ryken High School
in 1958 and from Towson University in
1962, under the Pax 10 Program with a Degree in Mathematics. During his 30 year
career of working at the Computer Science
Division at Pax River Naval Station, Dick
pursued and received his masters degree
in mathematics at American University
in Washington, D.C. He retired in 1987,

after many years as a computer analyst
supervisor.
Dick was an avid baseball player in his
younger days. He sponsored several little
league teams and coached little league for
many years. In more recent years, he rarely
missed a sports game his nieces and nephews were in.
Above all, Dick will be remembered for
his devotion to his parents and his extended
family and friends. He loved them unconditionally and especially loved giving to his
many nieces and nephews on their birthdays, graduations, and Christmas. The joy
of his life was shopping for their gifts and
enjoying the combined family Christmas
dinner.
The family received friends on Tuesday,
Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, Dec. 30
at 10 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with
Deacon Paul Belowicz officiating. Interment followed in Holy Face Catholic Cemetery Great Mills, Md. Pallbearers were
Joey Nelson, Timmy Nelson, Buddy Dean,
Brian Goode, Darrell Goode and Gary
Holley. Honorary Pallbearers were Danny
Goode, Randy Dean, Everett Dement, and
Mendi Nelson Holley.
Joseph Marion Gebhardt, 89

Joseph Marion Gebhardt,
89, of Leonardtown, Md.,
passed away at MedStar St.
Marys Hospital on Dec. 16.
Joe leaves behind a grand
family of 42, including son,
Edmund (Frankie); daughters, Mary Jo Gebhardt and
Lynn Poole (Ronnie); Susan and Wes
Brashear; grandchildren, Vicky Gebhardt,
Zach Poole, Whitney Poole, Dave Gebhardt (Kelly), Joseph Guido (Laura), Nicki
Travers (Jack), Daryl Gebhardt (Christina),
Elizabeth Taby (Matt), Casey Gebhardt
(Sean), William Gebhardt, Dusty Gebhardt, Tierney Guido, Aric Gebhardt, Ryan
Gebhardt, and 15 great-grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his wife of 64
years, Fay Wood Gebhardt, and two sons,
John Michael Gebhardt and David Alan
Gebhardt.
Born in Silver Hill, Md., he also lived in
District Heights, Md., and Clinton, Md.,
before moving to Leonardtown, where he
resided for 23 years.
Joes two years serving in the Marines
during World War II colored the rest of his
life. He often said Marine boot camp was a
piece of cake after being raised by a German immigrant father. The toughness and
discipline instilled in him by his father and
the Marines went on to define his life. His
perseverance and sacrifice were pillars in
the story of his life. These qualities served
Joe well when he left his steady job installing telephones for the DC Government to
venture out on his own and grow his part
time landscaping business. After all, his
fourth child had just been born and he
needed more money to support his growing family.
Landscaping turned into contracting,
and he founded the business we all know
him for, Gebhardt, Inc. His men completed
many federal government jobs, and at one
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time he had over 100 employees. Landlord

was added to his resume when he built a
warehouse in Clinton, and later office
buildings on Allentown Road. Through
them all, he was a tough but caring boss
who saw many successes in his life.
Though work drove him, he also was
a member of Gateway Lions Club for 51
years, and loved to spend weekends at the
river with his boat. He enjoyed entertaining
both friends and employees at his home,
where he and Fay hosted large family gatherings for every holiday, especially on his
birthday, July 4. Key to those gatherings
was his sense of humor and the twinkle in
his eye when he smiled, which everyone so
much enjoyed.
Joes life was all about work and all about
family. He was cherished and looked up to.
Joe set examples for all of us to follow and
departs as a man who should rightfully be
proud of all he achieved in life.
Family received friends for Joes Life
Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 27 from 2
until 4 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 4
p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955
Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
Interment was held on Monday, Dec. 28 at
2:30 p.m., at Maryland Veterans Cemetery,
11301 Crain Hwy., Cheltenham, Md. 20623.
Condolences may be made at www.
brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by
the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
dren and great grandchildren.

She leaves to morn and remember her
happy times; her daughters, Theresa
(Wallace) and Janice (Richard); nieces,
Anne Jones; Delores Gilbert; daughterin-law, Gayle Thomas; grandchildren:
Theresa A. Thomas; Sean C. Diggs; Stephen T. Diggs; step grandchildren: Beverly Franks, Cherrie Ensley, Adolph Pearson, Gwendolyn Pearson, Diane McNeal;
and a host of great grandchildren, nieces,
nephews and devoted friends. In addition
to her parents, she was also preceded in
death by her husband, Lewis A. Thomas,
Sr.; son, Lewis A. Thomas, Jr.; nephew,
John A. Carter; niece, Jean Carter Roberts; brothers: James A. Carter, Leonard
Carter, John Q. Carter, Howard Carter
and Claude Carter; sisters: Clara Hill,
Mattie Hedgeman, Mary E. Johnson and
step grandson, Shay Young.
Family received friends on Tuesday,
Dec. 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Holy Angels
Catholic, 21340 Coltons Point Rd., Avenue, Md. 20609. A Mass of Christian
Burial was celebrated by Reverend Michael Tietjen at 11 a.m. Interment followed in Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Cemetery, 23080 Maddox Rd., Bushwood, Md..
Condolences may be made to www.
Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown,
Md.
Alice T. Thomas, 97
Mathew James
Mat Armstrong, 55
Alice T. Thomas, 97, of

Avenue, Md. departed this
life Dec. 20 at Jo Beans
Assisted Living, Accokeek,
Md.
She was born on Aug. 13,
1918 to the late James A Cater and Margaret Woodland
Carter.
Alice was educated in the St. Marys
County Public School System. She married Lewis A. Thomas, Sr. of Bushwood
on Sept. 29, 1935. They were united for
65 years before his passing; and from this
union three children were born, Theresa,
Lewis Jr. and Janice. She also raised
three nieces, Jean Roberts, Anne Jones,
Delores Gilbert and a nephew, John A.
Carter.
In her early years, Alice was active in
many community organizations such as,
the Homemakers Club, 4H Club, and Sacred Heart Beneficial Society. She was
an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary
#305, Our Lady of Fatima Sodality and a
lifelong member of Holy Angels Catholic
Church, Avenue, Md.
Alices favorite room in the house was
the kitchen. You would always find her
baking pies, cookies, cakes, especially
her delicious pound cake. Some of her favorite pastimes were catching crabs, gardening, picking fruit, canning, making
jelly and quilting. When Alice engaged
you in conversation the topics was about
politics and current events.
She retired in June 1980 from St.
Marys County Board of Education as a
dedicated cafeteria aide. She also worked
at St. Marys Hospital for many years.
One of her goals was to be a nurse.
She loved her family and enjoyed visiting with them, especially her grandchil-
Mathew James Mat

Armstrong, 55, of Hollywood, Md. died on Dec.
20 at MedStar Georgetown
University Hospital in
Washington D.C.
He was born on Sept. 2,
1960 in Jersey City, N.J. to
Francis Armstrong and Nancy Flaherty
Armstrong of Leesburg, Fla.
Mat graduated from Toms River South
High School and earned his Bachelor of
Science degree from Appalachian State
University. On Nov. 17, 1990, he married his beloved wife, Lori Picaroni
Armstrong, in Lakehurst, N.J. Together
they celebrated over 25 wonderful years
of marriage. He was employed over 28
years as a dedicated Comptroller for
NAWC-AD Patuxent River. He was an
avid fan of the New York Mets and the
Dallas Cowboys. He was an active member of St. John Francis Regis Catholic
Church, and head of the finance committee. His greatest love was spending time
with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed family trips to Williamsburg,
Va., fine dining and historical excursions.
In addition to his wife, Mat is survived
by his daughters, Kelly Armstrong and
Kimberly Armstrong, both of Hollywood, Md.; his siblings, Debbie VanNess
(Ken) of Bayville, N.J., Patricia Kilfeather (Kevin) of Toms Rivers, N.J., and
Frank Armstrong III (Wendy) of Sanford, Fla., and many extended family and
friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Raymond Schmidt
on Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 1 p.m. at St.
John Francis Regis Catholic Church,
43927 St. Johns Rd., Hollywood, Md.
20636. Another Memorial Service will

be held at NAWC-AD Patuxent River at a
later date. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made
to St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church,
43927 St. Johns Rd., Hollywood, Md.
20636 or Greenwell Therapeutic Riding
Program, Hollywood, Md. 20636.
the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Lilian Margrit Heaton, 77

Lilian Margrit Heaton,
77, of Lexington Park, Md.
died on Dec. 12 at MedStar
Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.,
with her husband and close
friends by her side.
She was born on May 15,
1938 in Zurich, Switzerland to the late
Gottlieb Meier and Frieda Geborenen
Mulli Meier.
On Dec. 17, 1960, Lilian came to the
United States and within a month met
the love of her life. Seven months later,
on July 20, 1961, Lilian married William
Harold Bill Heaton in Oak Park, Ill.
Together they celebrated over 54 wonderful years together. She was employed as
a Nanny and a beautiful seamstress. She
enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing, and

traveling, especially to the Grand Teton
National Park in Wyoming. She was an
excellent cook and made many delicious
dishes. Lilian loved watching football
especially the Green Bay Packers and
the Washington Redskins. She enjoyed
driving her green Volkswagen Karmann
Ghia. She also loved to spend time with
her cocker spaniels, and they brought her
great joy.
In addition to her beloved husband,
Lilian is also survived by her brother,
Hugo Meier of Zurich, Switzerland and
many extended family and friends. In addition to her parents she is also preceded
in death by her brother, Heinz Meier.
Family will receive friends for Lilians
Life Celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 5 from
5 to 8 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home,
22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown,
Md. 20650. A Service of Remembrance
will be celebrated at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center, Inc.,
P.O. Box 1704, Westminster, Md. 211585704 and the American Lung Association, 211 E. Lombard St., Suite 260, Baltimore, Md. 21202.
brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
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GROW: A Yoga Studio

By Crista Dockray
Staff Writer
Sophia Brauns always dreamed of
opening a yoga studio in her hometown.
On Dec. 11, she opened GROW and her
dream came true.
Brauns began practicing yoga in 2003.
It was the one thing that kept me centered, that always brought me back to who
I was, what I really want and what I want
to give, she said.
In 2009 she began teaching yoga, but
Brauns had a long path ahead of her before she opened her studio.
Brauns went to college as a pre-med
student, and upon graduation, her love
for yoga brought her to an internship with
M.D. Anderson who studied yoga and its
effects on cancer. During her time as an
integrative medicine research intern, she
really began to understand the power of
yoga and her dream to start her own studio grew stronger.
After a year with the internship, she
got a call from Will Kreamer, owner of
Chesapeakes Bounty, asking if she still
wanted to open a yoga studio. He said he
had found a space for her to lease, so she
packed up her bags and went to live out
her dream.
GROW offers classes tailored to seasoned practitioners down to the people
whom have never tried yoga before.
The scariest thing about yoga, especially if youve never done it before, is
coming in, trying your first class, and
rolling that mat out. That can sometimes
be the hardest thing that you ever do in
your whole lifetime of yogabut I guarantee if you come in, you will find yoga,
said Brauns.
GROW offers a majority of their classes
heated from 85 to 90 degrees, kids yoga
and Yin, which is a restorative style of
yoga that is considered kin to acupuncture.
In addition to classes, workshops will
soon be offered at GROW. Brauns will
be incorporating the beauty of Southern
Maryland as a part of her studio as well
as tailoring yoga to specific needs. She
plans to do workshops such as a sailing
and yoga retreat, therapeutic yoga, and
paddleboard yoga.
Yoga is like a mansion and there are
all of these different rooms to discover,
so I think of workshops as these separate
little rooms that we can peak into and explore, said Brauns.
Inside the studio, almost everything
The outside of Brauns yoga studio GROW.
Owner Sophia Brauns performing an advanced

yoga position.
was constructed by Brauns and her family and friends. Everything inside is ecofriendly, for example the reclaimed wood
and the VOC free paint, and much of the
supplies were bought from local people.
Besides Brauns, GROW has three instructors, Hannah DeAngelis, Kirby Ahlstron and Loretta Dove.
All bring a unique flavor to the studio
and Brauns feels she is blessed to have
these wonderful women working with
her.
Our tribe is really strong, she said.
GROWs next event will be held on
New Years Eve from 11 p.m. to midnight.
They are offering a yoga class as a healthy

way to welcome yourself into the new
year and a new lifestyle.
We want to see you grow, said Brauns.
GROW is located at 9124 Bay Ave. in
North Beach. They are open 30 minutes
before and after scheduled classes.
For more information about classes
and costs at GROW, find them on Facebook, email info@lovegrowyoga.com,
visit www.lovegrowyoga.com, or call
443-646-5701.
crista@countytimes.net
Mornics Seasoned Thru Caf

By Madeleine Buckley
Contributing Writer
said. I feed people

how I would like to eat.
Fresh food.
Mornic Weemes discovered her love
Weemes also claims
of cooking when she catered a wedding her caf is special beas a favor for a friend. Now, 17 years cause it caters to evlater, she has opened Mornics Seasoned eryone. Since the caThru Caf in Lusby, a small and cozy, fs opening, Weemes
open establishment that has fulfilled her has served customdreams.
ers of all ages, from
The menu is made up of burgers, chick- young children and
en wings, seafood and more, or soul up. In fact, she knows
foods in Weemes words.
of one patron from
Its Grandmammas cooking with a opening day who was
new style, she said. Old school cooking, 98-years-old.
just with a younger face doing it.
Not only is the caf
Mornic Weemes of Mornics Seasoned Thru Caf with her husband.
All of these foods are cooked to order family oriented, it The first meal ever served at Mornics Seasoned Thru Caf.
and everything is perfectly seasoned, so is family operated.
you dont need to add anything to it. Ac- Weemes, her husband
hospitalized Dec. 17, 2014. Fortunately, Sunday.
cording to Weemes, this is what makes and their three kids run it themselves, he received a bone marrow transplant and
Many other dishes are popular too, as
her establishment stand out. They make seven days a week.
evidenced by the cafs 4.9 of 5 star avwas declared cancer-free in June.
everything, including the desserts, from
According to Weemes, finally opening
Dec. 17, 2015, exactly a year after the erage review on Facebook. In their comscratch, and they never buy anything the storefront was a great success for their hospitalization, was set as the date for the ments, reviewers have used phrases such
pre-packaged.
family after a difficult year, as Weemes cafs soft opening. The opening, which as Cant wait to try your food again,
I try to give the best quality, Weemes husband was diagnosed with cancer and was intended to run from 6 to 9 p.m. that My new favorite place to eat, Everything we tried was so delicious and The
evening, was a success of its own.
It was mayhem, Weemes said. It was love in her heart is expounded into the
wall to wall People started coming into taste and quality of the food.
Weemes continues to check these onthe parking lot at 2 p.m. that evening, so I
ended up opening my doors at 2:30 p.m. line reviews every evening, in addition to
checking with customers throughout the
We stayed open until 11 p.m. that night.
The official opening, which was the day to make sure everything is right.
I havent had an unsatisfied customer
following day, was no different. People
arrived at 9:30 a.m. for an 11 a.m. open- yet, she said.
On Saturday, December 19, 2015, Ms. Mary
While she hasnt had a bad review, she
ing, and the caf stayed crowded all day.
Burke-Russell of Hollywood, Md. and Mr.
This meant the Weemes went through a also hasnt had a moments rest, as service
Kenneth D. Coombs of Great Mills, Md.
lot of food, including six bushels of collard has been nonstop since day one. Howwere married in a traditional Celtic
ever, she doesnt mind.
greens in 24 hours.
ceremony in Leonardtown, Md.
Ive been loving every minute of it,
Weemes says the most popular dish is
In attendance, with family and friends, were
between the greens and chitterlings, a dish she said. I have to give all the praise and
Debra Fenzau, Matron of Honor, of
that has become so in-demand it had to be glory to God.
Garrisonville, Va., and Mr. James Decker, Best
For more information, directions or
regulated to weekends only.
Man, of Lexington Park, Md. The bride is a small
You have to clean them three or four to view a menu, visit the Mornics Seabusiness owner in Southern Maryland, ACT Inc.,
times and prep them and cook them, she soned Thru Caf Facebook page or call
and the groom is employed with a Navy contractor,
said. So the way they can keep up with 410-326-0584.
IPA. The couple will reside in Great Mills, Md.
them and keep them as a good product
is to only do them Friday Saturday and contributing@countytimes.net
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The Library
Travelling with Your Octopus by Brian

Kesinger
International travel can be an exciting
and eye-opening experience. But who
wants to leave their faithful pet octopus at
home? Luckily theres this fantastic guidebook filled with practical tips and advice
for globe-trotting with your eight-legged
best friend!
-Picture book, ages 3-7
-Review by Tess Goldwasser, Charlotte
Hall Library
The Shepherds Crown by Terry

Pratchett
The final book in Sir Terry Pratchetts
long-running Diskworld series. After
Death comes for Granny Weatherwax,
Tiffany Aching must unite the witches and
protect her land from an invasion of fairies.

Readers young and old will appreciate this
tale of good versus evil.
-Suggested for grades 6 and up.
- Review by Chris Keogler, Charlotte
Hall Library
Welcome to Night Vale by Joseph Fink

and Jeffrey Cranor
In a friendly desert town, where the sun
is hot, and the moon is beautiful, strange
things are always happening, like hooded
figures populating the dog park, or a glow
cloud running the school board. This novel
is a must read for fans of the immensely
popular podcast of the same name.
-Adult fiction
-Review by Tess Goldwasser, Charlotte
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LIBRARY ITEMS
Protecting Your Privacy Online
Lexington Park Library will hold a class
on protecting your privacy online on Monday, Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will learn about tools you can use to
limit whats shared about you online. Find
out how browser plug-ins, proxies, and the
Tor browser can help keep your information private. Attendees should be proficient
computer users, well versed in navigating
the internet, downloading files, and installing software. Registration is required.
Computer Basics 1 and 2: Introduction to Computers and Windows 7
Lexington Park Library will hold a
combined Computer Basics 1 and 2: Introduction to Computers and Windows 7
on Tuesday, Jan. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn the components, terminology, and general use of a computer.
Learn how to use a mouse and keyboard.
Explore the basics of Microsofts operating system. Learn how to create, store, and
manage files and folders, and run multiple
programs. Learn how to use various tools
and techniques to make your computer experience more productive. Adult computer
classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required.
Minecraft Mania!
Lexington Park Library will hold a
Minecraft Mania program for ages 6 to
14 on Tuesday, Jan. 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Share strategies with other Minecrafters,
explore new terrain, gather raw materials
and create amazing structures. Registration is required and opens two weeks before the program.
Computer Basics 2: Introduction to
Windows 7
Leonardtown Library will hold a Computer Basics 2: Introduction to Windows
7 class on Wednesday, Jan. 13 form 2 to 4
p.m. Participants will explore the basics of
Microsofts operating system. Learn how

to create, store, and manage files and folders, and run multiple programs. Learn how
to use various tools and techniques to make
your computer experience more productive. Adult computer classes are limited to
ages 16 and up. Registration required.
Microsoft Office: Introduction to
Word 2013
Charlotte Hall Library will hold a Introduction to Word 2013 class on Thursday,
Jan. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will
learn to create, format and save documents.
Basic computer skills required. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up.
Family Jam and Open Mic
Two Family Jam and Open Mic programs will be held for everyone! Sing and
strum along to some of your favorite songs
at our all ages celebration of music. Bring
an instrument, or play one provided by the
library. No registration required. Lexington Park Library will host the Family Jam
on Friday, Jan. 15 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
and Charlotte Hall Library will host on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Crafternoon
Leonardtown Library will hold a Crafternoon on Friday, Jan. 15 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Drop by the meeting room to make and
take home your own craft creation. All supplies are provided.
Song Writing Workshops
Two Song Writing Workshops will be
held at the Lexington Park Library on Saturday, Jan. 16, for two age groups: ages 6
to 10 years old will be held from 10 a.m.
to noon led by music educator Nathan Earley, and ages 11 to 14 years old will be held
from 2 to 3 p.m. led by author and musician
Mary Amato. No experience needed. Instruments for the class will be provided by
the library. (Free! Registration required.)
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Thursday, Dec. 31
New Years Eve Dance
Immaculate Conception Parish Hall
(28297 Old Village Ave., Mechanicsville)8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Door prizes, 50/50 raffle. Music by
Mean Gene. Tickets are $30 a person,
$60 a couple. Come out to welcome in
2016 and have a fun evening at the same
time. Tickets can be purchased by calling
301 884-0742 or e-mailing Monica and
Paul at mcerkez@md.metrocast.netor or
contacting Marian and Tom Taylor at 301884-5697 or tmtaylor72@comcast.net.
Tickets will also be available at the door.
Call or e-mail for more information.
Connection Caf New Years Eve
Hollywood Church of the Nazarene (24710
Sotterley Rd., Hollywood)- 7 p.m.
Non-Alcoholic event, free to the public (donations welcome.) Appropriate for
ages 17 and up. Food, fun, beverages,
music, games, pool, ping/pong as well as
entertainment. For more information, contact Terri at 301-884-8082.
Friday, Jan. 1
First Day Hike
Greenwell Foundation Office (Greenwell
State Park, 25420 Rosedale Manor Ln.,
Hollywood)- 9 to 10 a.m.
Get the New Year off to a great start
with a First Day Hike! Well hike along
open fields, wooded trails and get an upclose view of a tidal pond. Plus you get
to check out our new Sensory Trail! Easy
hike for families with children of any age.
For more information, visit www.greenwellfoundation.org.
Saturday, Jan. 2
Holiday Time Machine
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email news@countytimes.net
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum (44720

Lighthouse Rd., Piney Point)- 10 a.m. to
4 p.m.
Travel through our Holiday Time Machine at the Annual Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Holiday Exhibit. Fun for
kids and adults of all ages! Dont miss the
array of gifts waiting for you at the Lighthouse Lens Museum Store! Check out the
Crab Pot Christmas Trees!
30th Annual Doll and Train Holiday
Exhibit
St. Clements Island Museum (38370
Point Breeze Rd., Coltons Point)- noon to
4 p.m.
A holiday exhibit themed Christmas in
St. Marys County. Exhibits will feature
special doll collections from the Blackeyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll
Clubs. Other highlights include working
miniature trains and a hands-on train set
that children can operate.
Sunday, Jan. 3
American Legion Bluegrass
American Legion Post 238 (Rt. 231 & Rt.
381, Hughesville)- doors open at noon.
Remington Ryde along with Bubby
Abell and Spoon Creek. $15 per person, under 12 free with paid adult. Show
starts at 2 p.m. Dinner special available
for sale before the show
For more information, check out 301737-3004 or www.americanlegionbluegrass.com.
Monday, Jan. 4
Sonic Job Fair
Waldorf One Stop Career Center (175
Post Office Rd., Waldorf)- 9 a.m. to 3
p.m.
New store opening: jobs at Sonic in
Waldorf. Interviews for Assistant Manager, crew members, and cooks. Interest-
ed applicants must apply online first at

www.sonicdrivein.com. Then call Yvette
Turner at 301-374-1150 to schedule an
interview. Walk-ins are welcome from 9
a.m. to noon.
Tuesday, Jan. 5
Steak Night
American Legion Stallings (Williams Post
206 Route 260, Chesapeake Beach)5:30 to 7 p.m.
Order your Steak direct from the
Grill-Master. The $15 price tag includes
all the trimmings and a beverage. Public welcome. For more information, call
301-855-6466.
Wednesday, Jan. 6
Sonic Job Fair
Post Office Rd., Waldorf)- 9 a.m. to 3
p.m.
Waldorf. Interviews for Assistant Manager, crew members, and cooks. Interested applicants must apply online
first at www.sonicdrivein.com. Then
call Yvette Turner at 301-374-1150 to
schedule an interview. Walk-ins are
welcome from 9 a.m. to noon.
Thursday, Jan. 7
Gutbuster Cheesesteaks
VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd, California)- 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Stop by and enjoy one of our delicious gutbuster Philly-Style Cheese
Steaks. All Cheese Steaks served on a
hoagie roll with your choice of cheese
and grilled veggies, and served with
American Fries for only $80. Choose
from chicken or steak. Eat here or take
one to go. This event is open to the
public.
Friday, Jan. 8
Elks Texas Holdem Tournament
St. Marys County Elks Lodge (45779 Fire
Department Ln., California)- 7 p.m.
No limit tournament. $60 buy in is 6500
chips. Sign up by 6:45 and receive an additional 500 chips. Optional $5 add-on
and receive 1,000 chips. Total Starting
Stack could be 8000 chips. Top ten percent places paid. Food and beverages are
available for purchase. Cash games will
start as soon as there are enough players that are interested. If you have any
questions, please contact James Dean at
240-577-0828.
Sonic Job Fair
Post Office Rd., Waldorf)- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Waldorf. Interviews for Assistant Manager, crew members, and cooks. Interested
applicants must apply online first at www.
sonicdrivein.com. Then call Yvette Turner
at 301-374-1150 to schedule an interview. Walk-ins are welcome from 9 a.m.
to noon.
Saturday, Jan. 9
Country Dance
American Legion Stallings-Williams Post
206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E on
Route 260, Chesapeake Beach) 7 p.m. to
midnight.
For a fun time, come to the American
Legion Country Dance in the Upper Level
Ballroom. If you cant dance, teachers will
be available to give instruction. One hour
lessons commence at 7 p.m. The modest price of $15 per person includes soft
drinks or draft beer and light munchies.
For more information, call 301-855-6466.
CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY

METHODIST CHURCH
Hollywood United Methodist Church
24422 Mervell Dean Rd Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-2500
Rev. Sheldon Reese, Pastor

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

St. Marys City, MD 20686 301-862-4600
Vigil Mass:
4:30 pm Saturday
Sunday:
8:00 am
Weekday (M-F):
7:30 am
Confessions:
3-4 pm Saturday
www.stceciliaparish.com
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St. George Church:
Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
St. Francis Xavier Chapel:
Saturday, 7:00 p.m. (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
Weekday Mass Schedule: Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 1st Sat: 9:00 a.m.
Confessions: Saturdays: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment
19199 St. George Church Road Valley Lee, MD 20692

301-994-0607 www.saintgeorgeromancatholicchurch.org
BAPTIST CHURCH
NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH
CATHOLIC
Victory Baptist Church
Grace Chapel Ministry
301-884-8503
Teaching The Bible Without Compromise
29855 Eldorado Farm rd

CharlottE hall, md 20659
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sun evening wOrship.................7:00
wed evening prayer mtg.........7:00
ProClaiming thE ChangElEss

word in a Changing world.
Member of the Grace Fellowship Brethren Churches
Sunday Worship 8 A.M.

Sunday School 9:15 A.M.
Blended Worship 10:30 A.M.
Wednesday Bible Study 7 P.M.
Tuesday Youth Group 7 P.M.
American Heritage Girls
1st & 3rd Thursday 7 P.M.
Senior Pastor - Dr. Carl Snyder

Assoc. Pastor - David Roberts
Youth Pastor - Luke Roberts
You are invited to worship with us.
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39245 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville, Md.
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HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Jesus saves
A member of the Southern Baptist Convention

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

Sunday Morning Worship
Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study
Wednesday Discipleship Classes
(Adults, youth & Children)
9:15 am
10:30 am
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
21800 N. Shangri-La, Dr. #8

PO Box 1260
Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-866-5772
Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.
Church Schedule
Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m.
Friday Men Perfecting Men 7 p.m
Greetings from the Bible Temple Church

family in Mechanicsville Maryland.
Here at Bible Temple, we believe that in
this life it is important to have strong and
healthy relationships
1.A relationship with Christ
2. A personal relationship with
family and friends
Through these relationships, we develop
the characteristics of love, understanding
and forgiveness; the true heart of Christ.
Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit
in the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:3).
We invite you to experience the change

the transformation with us. Just bring
your heart and God will supply the rest.
Come grow with us in a place,
Where the Word Reaches the Heart!
Everyone is Welcome!
Leadership: Pastor Joseph and
First Lady Marilyn Young
Sunday School for all ages: 9:00AM
Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45AM
Bible Study: Wednesdays at 7:30PM
Address: 29050 New Market Village Road,
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Website: www.bibletemplechurch.org
Phone number: 301-374-9110
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The Budget And The Economy

Will Be Key For St. Marys In 2016
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Governments run on money and revenues
and how to increase them are on the minds of
elected leaders as 2016 presents more challenges for leaders who face increasing demands for services and flat budgets.
County Commissioner Tom Jarboe, who
has made diversifying the local economy one
of his top priorities, said the county needs
to maintain a much closer relationship with
the leadership at Patuxent River Naval Air
Station, which houses the naval aviation activities that comprise about 80 percent of the
countys economy.
Weve got to be extremely sensitive to
Pax River, Jarboe said, pointing out that one
major program for unmanned aerial systems,
the Fire Scout, has already moved out west to
California and taken many jobs with it.
To ensure there are not more losses, Jarboe
said, the county must have regular meetings
with base leadership to ensure the county is
doing all it can to make sure that more programs do not slip away.
With talk from within the commissioner
board continuing to focus on cutting revenue
streams such as the energy tax, Jarboe said
he was concerned in the face of the potential
loss of other revenue generating programs
connected with the military.
Im not interested in cutting taxes until
weve figured out that problem, Jarboe said.
Jarboe said the county is currently working on a way to bring the advances in the
autonomous systems outside the base main
gate by working with non-profit groups to
start an business incubation and acceleration
program that would be tied in with the much
anticipated third building at the Southern
Maryland Higher Education Center.

The third building is proposed to house
research and development facilities for unmanned systems in cooperation with the
University System of Maryland.
The incubator program would be funded
initially with federal dollars, Jarboe said, but
the idea is only in the preliminary stages.
The issue will be how much will it cost
the county to maintain the incubator after the
federal grant money runs out, Jarboe said.
Its set to be located really close to that research center.
Del. Anthony ODonnell (R-Dist. 29C)
said continuing to push for the funding to
complete the third building was one of the
delegations chief aims.
The states Department of Budget and
Management (DBM) approved the construction of the building back in September but the
actual design of the facility must still be fully
funded.
Much will depend on the states fiscal
health and ODonnell said it was critical to
build on the gains that Gov. Larry Hogan and
his administration had made in controlling
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Reforming state government, particularly
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Hogans commission appointed to deal
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We almost got to the point where
[the states business climate] got hostile,
ODonnell said.
ODonnells other priorities include trying
to get more funding for the eventual building of the new Thomas Johnson Bridge and
continuing improving Route 4 leading to the
connection between St. Marys and Calvert
counties.
And well do all that without raising taxes, ODonnell said.
The newest member of the county Board
of Education, Daniel Carney, said budgets
for education would likely be tight and there
were additional concerns since the board was
ready to go into negotiations with teachers,
administrators and support staff.
School employees got some belated step

increases this year but Carney, once the
school systems chief financial officer, said it
was unlikely that the budget could accomdate
all wants.
Part and parcel to the budget is negotiations, Carney said. If you have step increases something else may fall out, if you want to
keep something else step increases may have
to come out.
Any step increases in pay could mean taking out items in the budget for teachers like
increases in tuition assistance for continuing
education, Carney said.
But budgeting was only part of the boards
priorities, he said, since the members had to
analyze the baseline achievement of students
on PARCC assessments.
Going through the assessments is important, Carney said. I want to see how we do
against that baseline.
Im looking forward to the superintendents [Scott Smith] plan for achieving those
results.
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Entertainment
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Book Review
Alex Haley and

the Books That
Changed a Nation
The gardening catalogs started arriving this week right on time.

In the gray of winter, they represent
so much promise, whether you have six
acres or six inches of dirt. This time of
year, its fun to imagine what will come
from the soil months from now but
in the meantime, read Alex Haley and
the Books That Changed a Nation by
Robert J. Norrell, and see how a career
can grow.
Born in 1921 into a wealthy Irish-African American family, Palmer Alexander Murray Haley was raised mostly by
his grandmother, who instilled in him a
love of storytelling. As an adult, Haley
would recall hiding behind rocking
chairs on his grandparents front porch,
listening to tales of the African and
of slavery.
In 1939, after rejecting his professorial fathers ideal of an education, Haley
(by now, calling himself Alex) joined
the Coast Guard. Because of racial mores of the time, few onboard jobs were
open to African American men, so he
worked as a steward while also searching for assignments as a magazine writer. Ultimately, he came under the command of a boss who demanded help
with letter-writing; his skills honed,
Haley landed a job as a press officer for
the Coast Guard.
By 1960, Haley left the Coast Guard
and a wife, and focused intensively
on magazine writing. Just two years
later, his reputation as an author was
set, linked in part to the growing notoriety of the Nation of Islam (NOI).
An assignment hed accepted allowed
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c.2015, St. Martins Press
$26.99 / $31.50 Canada 251 pages
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
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him to become good friends with Malcolm X and they began working closely
together on a book, even as Haley simultaneously wrote articles against the
NOI.
The process of writing The Autobiography of Malcolm X was long and,
for his publisher, frustrating but Haley
never forgot stories from his grandmothers porch. Encouraged by a distant cousin, he toyed with a few versions of them and explored the origins
of specific words he remembered. His
research was extensive and, by the fall
of 1966, he thought hed found the roots
of the stories hed heard
And that, of course, is still almost
40 years later loaded with controversy: how much of Roots was truth? Was
Haley guilty of borrowing from others works? The answers lie somewhere
inside Alex Haley and the Books That
Changed a Nation.
Indeed, Alex Haley was a complicated writer: time and again, he ignored
deadlines and sometimes facts to craft
a story. That becomes an important
point within this biography: he obviously tested the patience of others in
many ways, which is astounding and
makes it interesting to see how two
of the twentieth-centurys most iconic books came to be. Truth or fiction,
those two works, as author Robert J.
Norrell proves, absolutely shook up the
status quo of culture and history.
Unlike many biographies that portray their subjects as too perfect, Alex
Haley and the Books That Changed a
Nation keeps things real and I liked
that. If youre up for a well-told, wartsand-all bio, this one will have you rooted to your seat.
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45. Counterbalance container
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47. Cheap wine (Br.)

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44. Exclamation of surprise
46. With fireplace residue
47. A small lake
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New Years Closings
All St. Marys County Department of Aging and Human Services will be closed at
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1, for the New Years holiday. The last admission to the senior activity centers will be at
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Loffler Senior Activity Center will hold
beginning Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention classes at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and
Thursdays in January. Returning students are
welcome though new students will be given
priority. While there is no fee for this class,
commitment to regular attendance and practice at home is required. To sign up for this
class, or for more information, call 301-7375670, ext. 1658.
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your overall mind, body and spirit. During
the six-week program, participants will learn
warm-up and cool-down exercises, six basic core movements, and direction changes
to add challenge. Tai Chi for Arthritis will
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from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Due to the nature of
this class, attendance at all sessions is highly
recommended and no walk-ins are accepted.
Registration is required. To register, call 301475-4200, ext. 1050.

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$14.95. There is no cost for the class; however,
a $15 registration deposit is required to register for the class. Upon completion of the program, participants will be refunded their $15
and may keep the Walk With Ease kit. Space
is limited; registration must be done at the
Garvey Senior Activity Center. The course
is for those ages 50 and above and is held
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, Jan. 12 to
Feb. 19, from 11 a.m. to noon. Attendance at

all sessions is highly encouraged. Note: On
Tuesdays and Fridays the group will meet
at Leonard Hall Recreation Center and will
walk indoors. On Thursdays, the Group will
meet at the Garvey Senior Activity Center
and will walk outdoors, weather permitting.
For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext.
1050.
drens Aid Society in New York, which was

organized by Minister Charles Loring Brace.
From 1853 to 1929 this organization sent over
100,000 unwanted and orphaned children
from the city to homes in rural America. Sign
up (only 16 seats available) or get more information by calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658
or stop by the Loffler Senior Activity Center
reception desk.
Next Monthly Craft at Loffler Senior Activity Center slated for Jan. 8
Bring an old bottle that would make a nice
bud vase to the Loffler Senior Activity Center
on Friday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. You will decorate
it using adhesive and yarn (supplied). Cost is
$3 and is payable the day of the class. To register, call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 or stop by
the Loffler Senior Activity Center reception
desk by Monday, Jan 4.
Meet Mike at Northern

Physical Therapist Mike OBrien will lead
a discussion at the Northern Senior Activity
Center on Thursday, Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. The
topic of discussion is common injuries in maturing adults and how to avoid them. Space is
limited. For more information or to sign up to
attend call 301-475-4002, ext. 3101.
Breakfast Caf
Start your day having breakfast with a
great group of people! On Wednesday, Jan.
13, at 9 a.m., the breakfast caf will serve
French toast, sausage, and fruit at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Breakfast is
homemade by Ginger, and served with complimentary beverages. Cost is $2 per person
at sign up. Payment is due by 9 a.m. the day
before. Please call 301-475-4002, ext. 3101.
Orphan Trains movie to be shown at
Loffler
Plan to come to the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m.
to watch The Orphan Trains, a 60 minute
video that examines the efforts of the Chil-
Beginners Piano/Keyboard class coming

up
Dr. Robert L. Jefferson, the author of the
How to Play Gospel book series and a leading expert on teaching gospel music (Check
out his website at Jeffersonprsents.com) will
again offer beginner piano/keyboard classes
at the Loffler Senior Activity Center starting Tuesday, Jan. 26, and continuing through
March 8 (with no class on Feb. 23). The cost
for lessons is $100 for six sessions and includes instruction, texts and corresponding
cd. Additionally, you will need to invest in an
inexpensive keyboard ($50 to $100+ available
at local stores and online). Payment for the
lessons can be made directly to Dr. Jefferson
on the first day of class. Pre-registration is required by Jan. 20. For questions or to sign up,
call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
Samuel Woods Traveling Bible

By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
As the family lore goes, Jacob Gilliams, (17841868), a member of the Pennsylvania Militia (a
dentist by trade), was in Maryland during the War
of 1812. While he was here, he met Ann Sothoron (1788-1858), daughter of Richard Sothoron,
Jr. (died 1794) and wife, Catherine (her maiden
name is said to be Hawkins; no proof found so far)
who married second, Hooper Broome originally
of Calvert County. Jacob and Ann were married
October 13, 1813 at All Faith Church and then returned to Jacobs home in Philadelphia. Later in
life, Jacob was one of the founders of the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences. Jacob, like
everybody else, had some who didnt like him
or so it appears from this interesting newspaper
item:
Loggerhead Gilliams, or as he is commonly
called the Great Doctor, though he did once go
to Washington to procure a Captains commission in the army and was unfortunately (though in
the opinion of many happily) disappointed; is requested never again to enter a certain Tailor shop,
not many miles from the corner of Arch street
and Moravian alley and carry off, without leave,
newspapers belonging to a person with whom he
is entirely unacquainted. Take care Jake! (Tickler Newspaper, PA, November 10, 1812).
The Gilliams had eight children, the youngest
of whom was John Jacob Gilliams (1831-1911)
who came to Southern Maryland for a visit probably about 1848 and later wrote about it:
My brother, William McClure [Gilliams], became the owner of the old Bretton Farm about
1844, but he was not to reside there, as his death
occurred [August 22, 1849] before he was prepared to take possession. The ownership thus
passed into the hands of his brothers and sisters
as he left no will. My brother, William McClure
[Gilliams], married Eliza. Hawkins [Elizabeth Eleanor Brerewood Hawkins, only child of Henry
Smith Hawkins and Letitia Hanson Smoot]. Her
estate was near Port Tobacco in Charles County,
Md. She died within a year after marriage [December 26, 1848] while on a visit to Philadelphia
at our Arch Street house. The ring worn by me
was their wedding ring.
It should also be noted that William McClure
Gilliams siblings also inherited part of the property owned by his wifes family. This included
Part Chance Enlarged, the same being called by
reputation Poplar Plains, 180 ac., being the farm
where Mrs. Letitia H. Hawkins lived before her
death. (Letitia also died in 1849).
The Hawkins place was located in a malarias
district. A visit paid by me to that place ended
in a severe attack of malarias fever; my cousin
Dr. William [Sothoron] Keech [1805-1885, son of
James E. Keech, 1780-1852 and Clarissa Sothoron, 1781-1842] attended me with the usual course
of treatment of calomel and salts, but fortunately
no bleeding. When convalescent, after several
weeks in bed, my brother sent me down to the old
place on the Patuxent River, twenty miles distant,
in order to take the steamer for Philadelphia.
To be continued.
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