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Margaret Brent Honoree Accused As Sex Assault, Harassment Enabler By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Linda Sarsour, feminist and social justice activist who recently won St. Mary’s College’s Margaret Brent award for advancing the interests and independence of women has been accused of enabling a case of sexual assault and sexual harassment at the Arab American Association by a former employee there. The story first broke in The Daily Caller on-line news site when the alleged victim, Asmi Fathelbab, claimed a male co-worker victimized her there while Sarsour was the executive director at the Arab American Association in New York back in 2009. In the Daily Caller’s news story, published Dec. 18, Fathelbab alleged the male co-worker would stalk her at the building and rub against her in a sexual manner that would make her scream. Fathelbab further alleged that Sarsour rebuffed her complaints, saying that sexual assault and harrasment did not occur to women who looked like her; she claimed she was the victim of body shaming from Sarsour. The alleged victim also claimed that when she went to the board of directors at the association, she was told the man she had accused was a good Muslim who was not capable of such an act. In a story published on buzzfeed.com, Sarsour denied that she ignored Fathelbab’s claims as well as accusations that Sarsour body-shamed her. In a Facebook post, Sarsour said the accusations were just another attack from right-wing opponents. “Every woman has a right to her story,” Sarsour wrote. “I also have the right to defend myself, my character and my commitment to women. “This is an unfortunate situation that has been weaponized by the right wing… as part of a long-

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standing smear campaign against me.” Leadership at the college stated they would wait to see the outcome of the allegations before taking any action. “St. Mary’s College is aware of the recent allegation regarding Linda Sarsour,” said college spokesman Michael Bruckler. “St. Mary’s College will follow the story closely as it unfolds and will take appropriate steps necessary if the allegations are proven to be

Emergency Radio System Vendor Briefs Commissioners By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

The county’s emergency radio system dealt properly with malfunctions that occurred Oct. 24, according to representatives from the vendor, the same day an infant died during an emergency medical call. According to Harris, the system vendor, on the day of the malfunction, which occurred several hours before the call out on the infant in distress, the main system received excessive radio traffic from five radios operating outside the system that the system was continually prompting to merge with it. This was part of the system’s management program in dealing with nonHarris radios. The Harris report stated that the system initiated alarms related to the five problem radios, they did not cause problems for the paging system widely used by volunteers to respond to calls. A Harris technician responded to a service request when personnel at the

county’s emergency operations center found the consoles were not transmitting properly, their report stated and arrived at 5:55 a.m. to deal with the problem Oct. 24. Normal dispatching from the consoles resumed at 6:30 a.m.; the call for the infant in cardio-pulmonary distress came out five minutes later. Emergency responders were on the scene in Lexington Park in minutes. Some commissioners, including Commissioner John O’Connor, seemed incredulous that there appeared to be little to no problems with the radio system, despite numerous complaints from responders about it effectiveness. “The radio system did not deny any calls,” said Mike Axton, a Harris spokesman talking to commissioners Tuesday, adding the new system is capable of talking with other radio systems in adjacent counties. “Our systems are fully capable of interoperability,” Axton said. [email protected]

true.” Bruckler said the college was uncertain about the actions it would take in the event the allegations ed scrutiny. Sarsour is considered one of the most influential women in the Muslim world. Sarsour was chosen in November by the college’s Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program and the Lecture and Fine Arts Committee to be this year’s Margaret Brent Lecture Series speaker. Many of Sarsour’s comments on Islam, feminism and Israel have drawn attacks from conservative leaning politicians and pundits as extreme and ing the supremacy of Sharia Law. Back in July the official social media feed of the Women’s March on Washington, D.C., which Sarsour helped organize and lead, sent birthday wishes to Assata Shakur. Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, was convicted for the 1973 killing of a New Jersey state trooper under its aiding and abetting law following a shootout on the New Jersey Turnpike in 1973. Shakur escaped prison in 1979 and fled to Cuba where she remains under that country’s asylum. Sarsour has also been seen with Rasmea Odeh, who was convicted in Israel for her part in the bombing of a supermarket in 1969. Sarsour has said publicly that she questions Odeh’s conviction. Sarsour has also raised money from the Muslim community to restore aging or vandalized Jewish cemeteries.

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Commissioners Approve Breton Bay, St. Mary’s River Apartment Complex Deal Geting Large-Scale Restoration

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

The project to renovate and repair Queen Anne Park Apartments in Lexington Park can move forward now that county leaders approved a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) deal at Tuesday’s regular meeting. The developer of the project, Osprey Properties, reduced their request for the PILOT deal to $200 in taxes per residential unit for the next 20 years for 102 rental units, which would cost the county $408,000 in property taxes. The original request proffered by the county’s Housing Authority asked for a tax credit that would have lasted for 40 years and cost the county just over $1 million in property taxes.

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County received the initial PILOT request with trepidation in November because of the higher costs associated with it, but seemed much more pleased with the Dec. 19 proposal and voted unanimously for it. Brian Lopez, vice president of Osprey Properties, which will take over the aging property, said the apartment complex has suffered from years of neglect since it was built about 40 years ago. “It’s been poorly managed in recent years,” Lopez said. “In my opinion its in deplorable condition.” The renovation should cost about $9 million, Lopez said, and the name of the complex will be changed to Patuxent Crossing. [email protected]

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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced a comprehensive plan on oyster restoration, including its intention to recommend Breton Bay and the upper St. Mary’s River as the fourth and fifth tributaries to satisfy the state’s commitment to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement goal of restoring native oyster habitat and populations in five tributaries by 2025. The following is the complete press release from Maryland Department of Natural Resources with the announcement. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources today announced a comprehensive plan on oyster restoration, including its intention to recommend Breton Bay and the upper St. Mary’s River as the fourth and fifth tributaries to satisfy the state’s commitment to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement goal of restoring native oyster habitat and populations in five tributaries by 2025. The department’s selection complements ongoing large-scale oyster restoration activities in Harris Creek, the Little Choptank River and the Tred Avon River. “Maryland is committed to restoring the oyster population throughout the Chesapeake Bay for both ecological and economic reasons,” Natural Resources Secretary Mark Belton said. “This keystone species builds the foundation of a healthy marine ecosystem, cleaning and filtering water, while also serving as the backbone of our fisheries-based economy, be it aquaculture or commercial harvesting.” The recommendations will be shared with the Maryland Oyster Restoration Interagency Workgroup, which includes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric istration and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The department will also gather input from citizens, communities and stakeholders in an open and transparent public comment process. Breton Bay intends to be restored with the assistance of the state’s federal partners while work in the upper section of the St. Mary’s River would be conducted by the state. All contracts for seed planting and substrate placement in the final two restoration sites will be competitively bid. “These restoration recommendations strike the right balance between the environment and the economy by concentrating limited yet targeted resources on existing sanctuaries with the most potential for success, based on the best available science,” Belton said. “These two sites have the broad of environmentalists and riverkeepers as well as county leaders and watermen.” Along with its restoration selections, the state also plans to study and survey existing state oyster sanctuaries around Annapolis and the Lower Eastern Shore. For the first time, the department will design and develop oyster management plans for the Manokin, Nanticoke and Severn rivers to determine how the strategic use of state investment and resources, including seed, shell and spat, could spur natural oyster growth and reproduction. Lastly, the department intends to move forward with developing a rotational harvest system, designating a seed study area, and renewing the state’s oyster shell collection and recycling programs. The state’s oyster restoration plan was formed, in part, from from the Oyster Advisory Commission, which includes academics, conservationists, legislators and watermen. Provided by St. Mary’s River Watershed Association

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Commissioners, School Board Talk School Safety By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

After discussions on school construction projects and student enrollment figures at a t meeting Tuesday between the school and county commissioner board ended, talk quickly turned to concerns over drugs, gangs and violence in schools. The county has been rocked recently by reports of brutal violence among students first at Esperanza Middle School in which an assault victim had to be flown out via state police helicopter, with the second just a few weeks ago where four students were involved in a vicious assault in which one was kicked and stomped after being knocked to the ground. “All of this other stuff we’re talking about is nice,” said Commissioner Todd Morgan. “But what I keep hearing from parents is that they don’t feel safe sending their kids to school. “The drugs and the gangs are continuing.” School Board Chair Karin Bailey was quick to respond, saying the schools system had taken action in each of the cases

and that they had been handled according to the schools code of conduct. The key for most students, she said, noting her two children are in the public school system, was to be vigilant, steer clear of trouble and report suspicious or nefarious incidents. “I’m not afraid to send my children to school,” Bailey said, singling out her daughter. “She knows what to report. She’s not afraid to walk the halls.” School Superintendent Dr. Scott Smith said while recent incidents were disturbing, they were not indicative of the 18,000 students in the system going to class each day. Commissioner President Randy Guy said the public should realize that school teachers and s were not primarily responsible for the behavior of their students, rather to educate them. “I hope this gets out in the public,” Guy said. “Discipline your children. The parents need to step up. “I don’t care what tennis shoes or clothes they’re wearing, they’re coming to school to get educated.” [email protected]

Fleming Retires as VP at CSM Prince Frederick Barbara Ives Appointed as Interim 

After nearly nine years at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), Dr. Richard Fleming, vice president and dean of the Prince Frederick Campus at the College of Southern Maryland, has announced his retirement from CSM effective the end of December. Barbara Ives, who serves as director of CSM’s Office of Strategic Partnerships, which includes CSM’s Nonprofit Institute, will serve in Fleming’s role at the Prince Frederick Campus on an interim basis until June 30, 2018. Ives ed CSM in 2015 with more than 27 years of military service, both active duty and in the Naval Reserve, with a parallel career as an educator.  “I am confident that Barbara will not only provide excellent leadership during this time of transition, but our dedicated Prince Frederick Campus staff and faculty will continue to provide outstanding programs and services to our region,” said CSM President Maureen Murphy.  Before coming to CSM, Ives served as the dean of academics for St. Mary’s Ryken (SMR) High School in Leonardtown, and as a teacher and chair of the math department. While at SMR, she was selected as 2007 Veteran Teacher of the Year for the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. and earned recognition as

a National Honor Roll Outstanding American Teacher.  Ives began her teaching career as a certified instructor in the California Community College system while still on active duty in the Navy. Dr. Richard Fleming She earned a Bachelor of Science in geophysics/ocea nog r aphy from the U.S. Naval Academy and a Master of Science in leadership in education and an advanced certificate in supervision and - Barbara Ives istration from Notre Dame of Maryland University.   For information about CSM, visit www.csmd.edu. Press Release from CSM

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Season’s Greetings from St. Mary’s College of Maryland Start the New Year right and plan to attend the following events: JANUARY

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Spring Awakening, the Jr., Prayer Breakfast musical

An Evening to Honor the David E. Sanger Legacy of Lucille Clifton Presented by the Presidential Lecture Series

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March 1 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) Daugherty-Palmer Commons

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Jury Returns Manslaughter Verdict in Second Overdose Trial

On August 2, 2017, Christina Granados M c C a u l e y, age 58, of Leonardtown, was indicted on the following charges; CDS PossessChristina Granados McCauley Not Marijuana, CDS Distribution-Narcotics, Murder 2nd Degree, Manslaughter, and Reckless Endangerment. The indictment was the culmination of an extensive investigation into the death of Mary Nell Miller. Two months earlier, on June 23, Miller was discovered unresponsive, in the bathroom at a residence in Leonardtown. Attempts to resuscitate Miller were unsuccessful. An extensive investigation was conducted into Miller’s death, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled her death was a result of an opioid overdose. Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with detectives from the Maryland State Police, learned McCauley had sold the drug to Miller, which ultimately caused her death. On December 12, 2017, McCauley’s tri-

al commenced in the county Circuit Court with State’s Attorney Richard Fritz as the lead prosecutor. On December 15, 2017, McCauley was found guilty by a jury of the following charges: Manslaughter Reckless Endangerment CDS Distribution-Narcotics CDS Possession-Not Marijuana McCauley is currently being held at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center on a no bond status. McCauley was one of the indictments announced at a press conference with Governor Larry Hogan, Sheriff Tim Cameron, Maryland State Police Superintendent William Pallozzi, and States Attorney Richard Fritz, which was held on August 9, 2017, addressing the heroin epidemic. Sheriff Tim Cameron and States Attorney Richard Fritz wish to thank the Maryland State Police for all their investigative assistance and personnel provided, and all of those involved in this investigation to protect citizens of St. Mary’s County.

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Patrols on Full Deployment for Holiday Season For the sixth year in a row, Sheriff Tim Cameron is implementing Maximum Deployment of Sheriff’s Office personnel throughout St. Mary’s County this holiday season. The next Maximum Deployment is scheduled for Friday, December 22, 2017, with a public rollcall at 2:00 PM. The rollcall will take place in Millison Plaza, near the Family Dollar, located at 21800 Shangri La Drive, in Lexington Park. The press and public are invited to attend and tour the Mobile Command Center. The Maryland State Police will also be providing personnel

to assist and coordinate activities. Maximum Deployment is an initiative designed for high visibility patrols and to provide increased presence around shopping centers, roadways, and neighboring communities, to ensure safety during the holiday season. Maximum Deployment is in addition to other initiatives and law enforcement activities to ensure safety during the holiday season. —Sheriff’s Office Interim PIO l. Julie Yingling

Sheriff’s Office Wanted Suspects

—Sheriff’s Office Interim PIO l. Julie Yingling

Neisa Jordan Gaston, age 18, from Bushwood, Maryland, is currently wanted on the following charges: Armed Robbery Assault Burglary- (numerous counts)

Teo-Tre Richard Gaston, age 18, from Bushwood, Maryland, is currently wanted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office for the following charges:

Diamond Djenne Owens, age 18, of Clinton, Maryland, is currently wanted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office for the following charges:

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County Leaders Share Wishes For New Year

initiatives , and continued open [and] honest dialogue. See something, say something!” “I hope that 2018 is kind to us all!”

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron: “My hope for 2018 is that as a community we continue to work and speak openly about the challenge of opioid addiction and the need for continued public education, prevention programs, and access to treatment for those suffering from

National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) St. Mary’s County Chapter 959 held its annual Christmas party Dec. 15 at Olde Breton Inn, which is also the location of their regular meetings. Venue owner Eddie Bailey was presented a token of appreciation from member Bernie Goldsborough as President Joe Luskus and his wife Paula look on. Photo by Lonna Suskind for NARFE 969.

addiction.” “Community engagement around the challenge of traffic safety and work on a strategic highway safety plan that addresses a number of community concerns. Despite violent crime being relatively low here we have far too many people killed in crashes. This will necessitate planning, education, prevention, and enforcement.” “In the true sense of community policing, that we (police and citizens) continue to work together to prevent crime and reduce the fear and incidence of crime.” Achieving this will take collaboration, being involved in community crime prevention

County Commissioner Todd Morgan: “It’s a pleasure serving everyone over the past seven years. We have accomplished a lot but there is far more to do.” “I look forward to continuing to work for all our citizens in the years to come. May everyone have a very Merry Christmas and blessed holiday season.” “My best to all.” County Commissioner Tom Jarboe: “My wish is for common sense and servitude to prevail over politics for 2018.” [email protected] 

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#Giving2sday Raises $3700 for The Arc Funding Utility for Non-Profit and Nationwide Relief Efforts

When setting out to participate in the sixth annual worldwide giving movement, Giving Tuesday, The Arc Southern Maryland set a goal to raise $3500 with a dual impact in mind, inspiring the campaign hashtag, “#Giving2sday.” Leading up to Giving Tuesday on November 28th, The Arc tweeted and shared the “#Giving2sday” and “TheMovement” hashtags, inspiring donors to “Donate once. Give twice.” For a dual impact, The Arc committed to donating a portion of funds raised to benefit nationwide disaster relief efforts. The remaining funds would help The Arc in their mission to people with different abilities – repairing a roof for one of its residences, repairing a van that provides transportation for people with limited mobility, and installing a mobility lift that would help one individual get out of bed on his own, affording him more independence. Renee Seigley, Director of Development for The Arc Southern Maryland said “most donations for natural disasters are given during the first 2 weeks, with very little being given after the first month.”  However, people are still suffering the effects of the hurricanes in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico while the devastating fires in California continue to steal the lives and homes of many. The Arc felt this campaign would be an opportunity to give back across the country. Thanks to many of The Arc’s social media followers sharing, re-tweeting, and engaging with the “#Giving2sday” movement, The Arc was able to exceed their goal, raising $3700 by the end of the campaign. Some donors chose for their gifts to go twice the distance, designating a portion of their gift to relief efforts in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, or California. The Arc is currently organizing the funds to be donated to Red Cross,

the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, the Miami Fund, and the Sonoma County Resilience Fund.  For information about The Arc Southern Maryland’s programs and services or to make a donation, visit www.arcsomd. org or call (410) 535-2413.

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St. Mary’s County Government has opened the funding utility for St. Mary’s County Non-profit entities for the FY2019 Budget year, as awarded by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County. The Notice of Funding Availability can be found at www.stmarysmd.com/ finance/non-profit. Please read the notice completely and follow the links. The application process is entirely electronic and must be submitted on-line. The application is for those agencies with IRS 501(c)(3) status only. The deadline for submission is January 19, 2018. Final adoption of the FY2019 Budget is anticipated to be in May 2018. Agencies are urged to not delay beginning the application process as it is new for some. The system will allow you to save and go back and edit your submission until the January 19 deadline. Questions should be emailed to [email protected] Press Release from St. Mary’s County Government

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St. John’s Students Raise Nominations Sought for Money for Homeless Women’s History Month Awards

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

It took students at St. John’s School in Hollywood, from pre-K up to 8th grade, just four days to raise about $1,000 for the Three Oaks Homeless Shelter this year. National Junior Honor Society students there took up their St. Theresa Project quickly, said Vice Principal Dawn Papp; they raised the money in less than a week after Thanksgiving. The honor society portion of the money came “just from their donations,” Papp said. “It was coins, dollars our whatever they had.” A group of 7th graders also raised $200 through tag day payments, which allow students to come in one day out of the week

without wearing their uniforms, Papp said. All the money will be donated to the homeless shelter this week, Papp said. “It’s good to see people step up to help other people,” she told The County Times. One 4th grade student reportedly gave all the money she had previously saved up — $91 — to the project. The class that donated the most money received an ice cream party, Papp said. St. John’s School recently achieved nationwide acclaim for earning the coveted Blue Ribbon award for schools with student bodies that perform at exceptionally high levels. The school achieved the honor on its first attempt at applying for recognition. [email protected]

Local Man Wins Distinguished Service Award

The time has come to recognize the extraordinary women in our community. The St. Mary’s County Commission for Women is now accepting nominations for Woman of the Year and Tomorrow’s Woman. The awards recognize women who have made significant contributions to the local region through their volunteerism. Nominees will be recognized at the Women’s History Month Banquet on March 15, 2018. This year’s theme is Nevertheless She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. The theme, selected by the National Women’s History Project, recognizes the intersecting forms of discrimination women have faced and continue to face throughout American history and celebrates the diverse women who have fought and continue to fight discrimination on all levels and in all forms. The Woman of the Year recipient will be a woman who displays leadership, commitment and provides outstanding service to individuals or non-profit organizations in the community. Tomorrow’s Woman will be a current high school student, grades 9 – 12, who is already making a difference through her volunteer advocacy, leadership or service.

To be eligible, nominees in both categories must: · reside in St. Marys County; · have made a positive impact on the local community through volunteer work; and · submit a completed nomination form by February 7, 2018 Nomination forms are available at http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/voluntr/women.asp. Nomination forms can also be requested by emailing [email protected] or calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1051. The Commission requests that the nominating organization(s) or individual(s) purchase a reservation for their nominee. Nominating an exceptional woman is a great way to honor her hard work and effort in front of her family, friends, and community. Please share this information and help recognize the talented women here in St. Mary’s County. The St. Mary’s County Commission for Women is a volunteer-run committee appointed by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County. Their mission is to celebrate and the county’s women through outreach, advocacy and service and to secure an equitable community for all. Press Release from St. Mary’s County Government.

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Tim Flaherty, a freelance video producer, marketing consultant, and photographer, was awarded the 2017 TIVA-DC Distinguished Service Award at the TIVA Peer Awards Annual Gala Saturday night at the French Embassy in Washington, DC. The Distinguished Service Award is given annually to a TIVA-DC (Television, Internet and Video Association of Washington, DC) member in recognition of outstanding service to not only the organization, but to the DC region content creation community at-large. Flaherty was TIVA President in 2009 and 2010, and continues to be active in the group. In his remarks to the crowd at the Embassy, Flaherty urged his colleagues to “mentor, learn, , but most importantly engage” in the various education and networking groups that cover the DC area creative community. “This is how we renew our creative spirit, and this is how we improve the business of content creation,” he added. Flaherty, who lives in Southern Maryland but is professionally based in Annapolis, has been in the communications

field since the early 80’s when he was a part-timer at a Salisbury, MD radio station. For six-and-a-half years, he was an announcer, newscaster and sales executive at WMJS radio in Prince Frederick. After a brief foray into publishing, he landed at Nuad, Inc. in Leonardtown and helped the local origination TV station on cable Channel 10 in St. Mary’s county achieve an identity and brand. He co-created the Best Buys Show, a long-running local sales show, and created such local viewing staples as The Hot Corner with Kenny Dement. More than just create and produce shows, Flaherty for many years sold advertising space and time on outlets such as WMJS, WMDM/WPTX, the original Bay Net internet site, Channel 10, and across the various cable TV systems that have served St. Mary’s during the past 26 years. Flaherty continues to shoot and co-produce various local TV spots that air throughout the region and in the DC area, as well as advise clients, both locally and nationally, on marketing and advertising efforts. Press Release

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

SMECO Employees Raise $47,642 for Environmental Groups

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) employees held two fundraising events and recently donated $11,910 to four different organizations that focus on the environment: the American Chestnut Land Trust in Calvert County, the Port Tobacco River Conservancy in Charles County, the Alice Ferguson Foundation in Prince George’s County, and the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association in St. Mary’s County. SMECO employees raised the money through the SMECO 75 Bike Ride held in June and the SMECO Annual Charity Golf Outing in September. The events are ed by a group of employee volunteers, vendors, and the SMECO executive team. The Co-op selects a different organization each year to benefit from the fundraising events. In five years, SMECO employee fund-raisers have contributed $215,000 to local organizations. “Our employees the organizations where they live and work, and we’re privileged to be able to make a substantial contribution to groups that help and maintain healthy ecosystems here in Southern Maryland. The assistance we receive from our supply chain partners truly makes the golf outing a successful fund-raiser,” said Richard Jarboe, SMECO supply chain director. SMECO hosted its sixth annual bike ride on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Natalie Cotton, SMECO’s community and public affairs director, commented, “Our employees not only make the annual SMECO 75 bike ride a successful fund-raiser, but they make it entertaining and memorable for those who participate.” The cooperative’s fundraising event, the SMECO 75 Bike Ride, is open to the public. Participants can choose among three routes of 29, 47, and 75 miles that start at the co-op’s headquarters in Hughesville and go as far as Colton’s Point in St. Mary’s County. “The SMECO 75 is a pleasant and scenic ride that attracts cyclists from all over the area, and this is a great event for experienced riders or newcomers,” Cotton said. “We are already planning our seventh annual bike ride for June 2, 2018. Next year, our contributions will go to hospice organizations in Southern Maryland. Cyclists who want to participate in the SMECO 75 Bike Ride can online at Active. com beginning January 1, 2018,” Cotton said, and, “We are especially grateful to business partners who participate in the event and provide donations to help raise funds for organizations in Southern Maryland. Major contributors include Adams, Jenkins and Cheatham, Booth and Associates, CGI, Cigna Health, CoBank, CW Wright Construction, ICF International, Infor, Gordon Feinblatt LLC, IP Datasystems, J.M. Tennyson Construction, Morgan Stanley, New River Electrical Corporation, Penn Line, Prudential, Sensus, Utilitec, and VFP and we thank them for their .” Contributions, which may be tax deductible, can be made to the SMECO Charitable Foundation. Press Release from SMECO.

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

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Leadership Class Experiences Defense, Industry The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Class of 2018 on Dec. 7 participated in the fourth of nine educational sessions for the 2017-18 LSM Executive Program - Defense and Industry. The one-day event began at the Town of Indian Head Pavilion, where participants were welcomed by Mayor Brandon Paulin and were introduced to sailors from the US Navy Color Guard stationed at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren. The afternoon was segmented into tours of various facilities that operate on NSWC IHEODTD.  Participants watched an explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) robotics demonstration and received an engineering brief about aircraft ejection seats.  They then toured the CAD/PAD manufacturing facility and a detonation science building.  The day ended with a behindthe-scenes look at the 420 gallon mixer and a question and answer session with several scientists and engi-

neers working in the Energetics Laboratory.  As the class traveled around the base, they were treated to a windshield tour by Becky D’Ambrosio LSM’17, director of Public and Congressional Affairs for NSWC IHEODTD, and Mike Adams, business director for the installation. Most of the Class of 2018 had never had the opportunity to see what goes on at NSWC IHEODTD.  The day was both educational and inspiring and participants were left with a new-found understanding of the ways in which the defense and ing industries in Indian Head critically impact our region. The class wrapped up the day with a networking event hosted by the LSM Alumni Association at Casey Jones in La Plata, Maryland. Class participants were able to meet and interact with LSM alumni, nearly 300 strong, to discuss the day’s experiences and lessons learned.

 Leadership Southern Maryland is a nine-month tuition-based program that educates and inspires a diverse group of current and emerging leaders creating opportunities for collaborations and partnerships impacting the community needs of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties ensuring a cross-section of the region including diversity of geographic location, profession, ethnicity and gender. For more information, please the Helen Mattingly Wernecke, Executive Director Leadership Southern Maryland, 240-725-5469 via email helen@ leadershipsomd.org or visit www.leadershipsomd.org. Press Release from LSM

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

Soup Kitchen Makes Sure No One Goes Hungry

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

St. Mary’s Caring’s soup kitchen in Lexington Park has served 37,851 meals so far this year, about 6,000 more than last year; it’s all part of the mission there, which has been to help the needy for years. “The best thing about this soup kitchen is that whoever comes through those doors gets fed,” said Kristine Millen, director at the soup kitchen. “We don’t check on social security or anything like that.” Millen said the kitchen is almost sure to sur 38,000 meals served by the end of the year. Serving breakfast and lunch six times a week is a daunting task, she said, as the soup kitchen on Langley Road only receives about $3,000 a year in funding from the county as a non-profit service entity with the rest of its operating funds coming in through donations. People never seem to stop coming in for food, Millen said, and the amount of work volunteers do to make the kitchen function helps keep everyone busy. Still she finds that many still want to volunteer at the soup kitchen to help those in need. Deb Fallen, retired from the county public school system, said the soup kitchen helped her to share the blessings she has received. “It’s always good to give back,” Fallen said. “You have to live your faith.” Donations of food, such as a very large one that

came in on Wednesday after the soup kitchen was “slammed” with clients also require time and effort to bring in and store. But it’s just those sort of donations, many coming from local grocery stores with excess bread or bakery goods, that keep the soup kitchen able to fulfill its mission. “It’s incredible that these businesses do this,” Fallen said. “All just so food doesn’t go to waste.” The soup kitchen sees all sorts of people coming in for help including from Calvert and Charles counties, Millen said. “Some people have walked and hitchhiked just to come down here to get a meal,” according to Millen. She credits the steep increase in meals served with the addition of 10 more families to their programs, which helps to feed children through the summer months when they no longer have access to free and reduced meals at school. Millen said principals from Title I schools Lexington Park, Park Hall and George Washington Carver elementary schools, pick families to take part in the program. St. Mary’s Caring delivers to those families groceries and staples; the families are anonymous to the volunteers. “They are the neediest of the needy,” Millen told The County Times. “These are children who probably won’t eat more than four to six times a week without assistance.” Throughout the summer St. Mary’s Caring helped 176 people through their Feed the Families program, 129 of whom were children. “We see new faces everyday,” Millen said. “St. Mary’s Caring is a safety net for so many people.” Of those new faces, some had never expected to need the soup kitchen’s services, Millen said, but that was exactly why the volunteers worked hard to keep it an inviting and ive place. “It’s a safe place for people here,” Millen said. “It’s a beautiful atmosphere here.” [email protected]

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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to [email protected] after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

Thursday, December 21, 2017

In Remembrance

Ida Elizabeth “Bessie” Gray her yard was full of beautiful flowers, Great-Great-Great-Grandchild. Also In retirement, he continued to travel Ida Elizabeth “Bessie” Gray, 97, of Chaptico, MD, ed away peacefully on October 17, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Ida was born October 7, 1920, in Budds Creek, MD, to the late Joseph Dixie Hill and Ida Catherine (Thompson) Hill. Ida attended “the little pink school house” in Budds Creek, but had to leave in high school to help work on the family farm. On November 25, 1937 she married Albert Joseph Gray, who proceeded her in death on March 13, 1967. Ida was a wife, mother, sister, Aunt, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Great-Great-Grandmother, and Great-Great-Great-Grandmother. Ida was known as “Bessie” and also as “Grandma Gray.” Ida loved flowers,

which she was able to water and tend to until the age of 95, then she told her family how to take care of them for her. She enjoyed card parties, bingo, dancing, yard sales, walking and her “wood burning stove, she was known to have a large wood pile in her yard. Ida also babysat for many of her grandchildren. In 1984, Ida went back to school and earned her High School Diploma. She especially loved spending time with her family. Ida is survived by her daughters; Marian Murdock (Gail) of Mechanicsville, MD, Barbara Ferguson of Bethel Park, PA, Ida Dishinger of Kaufman, TX, Rita Cole of Leonardtown, MD, Judy Frank (Charlie) of Loveville, MD, Elaine Joy (John) of Chaptico, MD, Glenda Mast (Wayne) of Mechanicsville, MD, and Maureen Abell (Timmy) of Leonardtown, MD, and her sons; Albert J. (Pat) Gray, Jr. (Betty Ann) of Waldorf, MD, and Michael Gray (Debbie) of Budds Creek, MD. Also her sister Catherine Ann Mullen (Duane) of Pensacola, FL. Ida is also survived by 22 Grandchildren, 46 Great-Grandchildren, 19 Great-Great-Grandchildren and 1

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many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Ida was also preceded in death by her Grand-daughter Kim Ferguson Necessary, who was her oldest grandchild and with whom she shared a birthday. Also four son-in-law’s; David Anderson, Bill Dishinger, Bill Cole and Dave Ferguson, her sisters; Edith Hill (Zack), Ella Pilkerton (Fax), Anna Larsen (George) and Nellie Law (Larnie) and her brothers; Willie Hill (Louise) and Bruce Hill (Jean). The family will receive friends on Monday, October 23, 2017 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at 10:00AM in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, Chaptico, MD with Father Michal Sajnog officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Morganza, MD. Pallbearers will be her grandsons; Mark Murdock, Al Gray, Chris Cole, Jeffrey Gray, Danny Mast, and Timmy Abell, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers; The rest of her grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15 Mechanicsville, MD 20659 or to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD. 20650. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.

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Ernest Hilary “Ernie” Johnson, Jr., of Leonardtow n, MD ed away on December 17, 2017 at MedStar Wa s h i n g t o n Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Ernie was born on December 14, 1949 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Ernest Hilary Johnson, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Milburn. He is a 1967 graduate of Ryken High School and 1977 graduate of St. Mary’s College. He was employed by the federal government for over 30 dedicated years as a Computer Programmer Analyst until his retirement in September 2004. He travelled the United States extensively for work, installing many computer programs.

especially to Key West, FL, Arizona and the Grand Canyon. For the past 12 years he enjoyed following the band, “Animal House.” He was a devoted and loving father and grandfather. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He was a long time member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Ernie is survived by his daughter, Michelle Hilary Reeve of Leonardtown, MD; his siblings: Elizabeth Ann Kless of California, MD, Lynn Ramsey of Lexington Park, MD, Patrick Johnson of Laurel, MD; his grandchildren, Olivia and Alex Reeve; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Rose Marie Johnson; son, Kevin Paul Johnson and brother, David Johnson. Family will receive friends on Thursday, December 21, 2017 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., with a Funeral Service celebrated by Deacon Andy Geisz at 2:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Jeannine Meeks Fairfax Jean nine Meeks Fairfax, 86, of Great Mills, MD ed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at her home su r rounded by her loving family. Jeannine was born on February 9, 1931 in Nicholls, GA, to the late Daniel Meeks and Lillian Roberson Meeks. On December 24, 1986 Jeannine married her beloved husband James Fairfax in Leonardtown, MD. Together they celebrated over 30 wonderful years of marriage. She was employed as a dedicated front desk manager in the Motel Industry. Jeannine enjoyed working in her yard, planting flowers, trees and shrubs. She loved cooking for her family and friends, especially pound cake, corn bread dressing, ambrosia, all good home cooked meals. In addition to her beloved husband James, Jeannine is survived by her children, Linda Moore of Brunswick, GA, Cindy Gass of Hollywood, MD, and Robert Woods of Phoenix, AZ, three grandchildren, Sean Moore,

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Eric Moore, LJ Gass and two great grandchildren, MacKinzie Moore and MacQuire Moore. Interment will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. celebrated by Fr. John Ball at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 3221 Mattawoman Beantown Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Ruth Emily Norris Ruth Emily Norris, 88, of Hollywood, MD ed away on December 17, 2017 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s surrounded by her family. Ruth was born on April 25, 1929 to the late Daniel Webster Lacey and Virginia Hill. In January 1947 she married her late husband, Herbert Eugene Norris, Jr. in Chaptico, MD. Together they celebrated over 57 wonderful years of marriage until his ing in December 2004. She was employed for over 32 dedicated years at St. Mary’s Hospital as a Nursing Assistant until 1975. In 1975 she continued her career at St. Mary’s County Health Department until her retirement in 1992. In retirement she worked private duty in Home Health care for several years, before fully retiring. Ruth enjoyed canning during the summer and she was an avid quilter. She was a long time member of St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD. Ruth is survived by her children: Larry E. Norris of Leonardtown, MD, Phyllis J. Anderson (Russ) of Hollywood, MD, Thomas A. “Tony” Norris (Pat) of Piney Point, MD, Lois A. Dill (Ron) of Mechanicsville, MD, D. Wayne Norris (Eleanor) of Avenue, MD, Wanda L. Loheed (Rick) of Valley Lee, MD, Bonnie S. VanShoubrouek of Slidell, LA, and J. Michael Norris (Lori) of Leonardtown, MD; her siblings: Palmer Lacey (Sara) of Leonardtown, MD, Thelma Futral of Pensacola, FL, Alice Dubnar of Charlottesville, VA, and Francis Lacey (Pat) of Hollywood, MD; 21 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren, and many extended family and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she is also preceded in death by her son, Alan Norris; and her siblings: Marie Lucas, Richard Lacey, Robert Lacey, Hazel Thomas, William Lacey, James Lacey, Mary Margaret Miedzinski, Laurence Lacey, Eleanor Lacey, Martha Ellis, Leonard

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Lacey, and Christine Lacey. Family will receive friends on Friday, December 22, 2017 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with a Funeral Service celebrated by Reverend Raymond Schmidt, at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Larry Norris, Tony Norris, Wayne Norris, Mike Norris, Rick Loheed, and David Norris. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Charles David Biggs Charles David “Bub” Biggs ed away on December 14, 2017. He was a resident of the Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home. Bub was born in Westernport, MD on August 5, 1930 to Herbert Luther Biggs and Jesse Mae (Miller) Biggs. He graduated from Bruce High School in 1948 and received a degree in Mathematics from West Virginia University in 1952. Bub taught math at Flintstone High School for a year before being drafted into the Army to serve in Korea. Bub married Joan Louise Lambert of Piedmont, WV on June 30, 1953, and after the war, settled in New Carrollton, MD. Bub worked as an illustrator and then a technical publications manager for several defense contractors. He retired from Litton Amecom in 1992. He and Joan moved back to Westernport, MD upon retirement. Bub was predeceased by Joan, his parents, his brothers Clarence (Marie), Wallace (Helen), Royland “Cub”, Harry, Gene, sister Shirley Whipp (Roy), and brother-in-law David Lambert. He is survived by his sister Mary Biggs, Cumberland, MD, his sisters-in-law Sara Biggs, Cumberland, MD, Dorothy Biggs, Westernport, MD, Verna Biggs, Severna Park, MD, Barbara Lambert, East Kingston, NH, and Christa Cheshire (Gary), Westernport, MD. He leaves behind his children Charles “Chuck” Biggs (Laura), Chesapeake Beach, MD, Carol Shoemaker (Leland), Huntingtown, MD, and Patricia “Patty” Miller, Frederick, MD. He also leaves behind four granddaughters, Kayleigh

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Shoemaker, Nashville TN, Emileigh Shoemaker, Huntingtown, MD, Natalie Miller and Deanna Miller, Frederick, MD, and many nieces and nephews. Until recently, Bub was an active member of the Masons. He enjoyed reading, military aviation, working in the yard, feeding the birds, and going for drives. He will be missed by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in his memory to the Shriner’s Hosptials for Children. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.

Richard Morley Gibbons Richard Morley Gibbons, 85, of Stephens City, VA, died Saturday, December 9, 2017 at his home. Mr. Gibbons was born October 11, 1932 in Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Denver Stephen and Elizabeth Sophia Oberding Gibbons. He was a Diver and Diving Instructor in the US Navy until his retirement after 22 years of service. Following his military career, Mr.

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Firearms Season Nets 34,000 Deer Sunday Hunting Contributed to Total

Maryland hunters reported taking 34,412 deer during the state’s most popular hunt, the two-week firearm season. The total was similar to last year’s official harvest of 35,002. In Calvert County the total harvest was 555, do 5.5 percent from last year. In St. Mary’s the harvest was 849, a 9.4 percent decline The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported that more than 4,000 deer were taken on the two Sundays during the season, more than 10 percent of the total take during the two week season. Hunters reported taking 21,661 antlerless deer during the season, down 3 percent from last year’s official total of 22,381. The antlered harvest increased slightly from 12,621 last year to 12,751 this year. Sika deer represented 423 of the total antlered harvest and 478 of the total antlerless harvest. In western Maryland (Region A), hunters reported taking 4,478 white-tailed deer, an 11 percent increase from last year’s harvest of 4,018. The region’s harvest was comprised of 2,962 antlered and 1,516 antlerless deer. In the remainder of the state (Region B), the whitetailed deer harvest decreased 3 percent year-over-year from 30,984 to 29,934 this year. The region’s total included 9,789 antlered and 20,145 antlerless deer. The harvest fell sharply in portions of several counties on the Eastern Shore, including Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot, perhaps due to an outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, a naturally-occurring disease among white-tailed deer. The virus is carried by biting midges and can spread quickly through localized deer populations. The deer population is expected to rebound quickly in this area. Press Release from MD DNR/

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

The Basics Score: St. Mary’s 53, Gallaudet 48 Records: St. Mary’s (3-6), Gallaudet (5-7) Location: Washington, D.C. – Field House The Short Story: The St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s basketball team snapped their four-game skid Sunday afternoon, rallying in the fourth quarter for the 53-48 non-conference road win over Gallaudet University. Senior captain Olivia Nowlin (Glenelg, Md./Glenelg) paced the Seahawks in their third win of the season with a season-best 16 points. How It Happened Gallaudet opened up the fourth quarter with a 9-4 push to stake its last lead of the game, 44-42, at 3:15 on a jumper by Kori Koss. Nowlin sparked an 11-2 run for the Seahawks with five straight points and a steal, propelling her team to their biggest lead of the game, 53-46, with 35 seconds left in the game. She finished with eight points in the run as she capped the run by knocking down two free throws. After a full timeout called by the BiL son, GU missed two field goal attempts with junior captain Katie Robey (KensI ington, Md./Georgetown Visitation) the rebound on the second shot. S grabbing The two sides traded turnovers before Neild got to the line for GallauT Hannah det and made her two free throws with I six ticks on the clock for the 53-48 final. St. Mary’s jumped out to a 10-3 lead at N 4:35 on a Nowlin layup before the Bison out the first period on an 11-4 run G closed to send both teams into the second frame P on equal footing.

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The Seahawks built a six-point lead (25-19) with 1:37 to go in the first half on a jumper by senior guard Bella Vagnoni (Chevy Chase, Md./Stone Ridge School) but Gallaudet, once again, responded by posting a 6-0 run and tying the game, 25-25, at the halftime. Senior guard Christine Morin (Kensington, Md./St. John’s [D.C.]) went 3-of4 at the line to give St. Mary’s a 38-35 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Inside the Box Score Besides her season-high 16 points, Nowlin added a season-best three steals and three rebounds. Senior captain Kerri Kline (Hagerstown, Md./Saint James) contributed 11 points and two boards while junior forward Kobe Chaney (Edgewater, Md./ South River) chipped in eight caroms, a season-high three assists, and two points. A Neild double-double of game-bests 28 points and 13 rebounds paced Gallaudet in its second straight loss. Neild also notched a game-high seven steals. Up Next for the Seahawks Dec. 29 vs. Penn State Behrend (3-6) – Michael P. O’Brien Athletics & Recreation Center Arena – 2:00 p.m. Facebook: StMarysAthletics Instagram: @smcseahawks, @ smcm_wbb Twitter: @smcseahawks, @ SMCM_WBB Hashtags: #SweepTheSheds, #GoHawks Press Release from SMCM nmoran@ smcm.edu. Cutline Olivia Nowlin ‘18 - Photo Credit: Bill Wood

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32nd Annual Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit 38370 Point Breeze Road Colton’s Point, MD 20626 12:00PM-4:00 PM The St. Clement’s Island Museum presents a holiday exhibit themed “Christmas in Maryland.” Enjoy antique dolls, toys and working miniature trains. Featuring exhibits by the Black-eyed Susan Doll Club and the Hammett Family. Shop Local this Holiday Season! the St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums. ission: $3 adults, $2.00 senior citizens (62 and older) and military personnel with ID, $1.50 students 6 to 18, FREE for children 5 and under. Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Holiday Exhibit 44720 Lighthouse Rd, Piney Point, Maryland 20674 12:00PM-4:00 PM The Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum & Historic Park presents a holiday exhibit you won’t want to miss during the holiday season. We present our “Holidays in Uniform” exhibit. Shop Local this Holiday Season! the St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums.”Spam and Bubba will be on hand at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, Saturday-December 9th, with ‘Holidays in Uniform’ artifacts from the back room. Vince Turner explains the importance of Christmas in the service through his collection of photos and articles. See you then… “ ission is $7 adults, $3.50 for senior citizens (62 and older) and military personnel with ID, and students 6 to 18, FREE from children 5 and under. ission includes the holiday exhibit, and tour of the museum, Potomac River Maritime Exhibit and Piney Point Lighthouse tower.  Help with Mike’s Food Fund The Mission, 21015 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Volunteers are needed by Mike’s Food Fund to help package and hand out turkey dinners (a frozen turkey, bag of potatoes and canned veggies) to local families in need. We have over 2500 families in need this year, so any and all help is appreciated. Please come to The Mission, 21015 Great Mills Road, Lex-

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ington Park. Doors open at 5:00 and help is needed until 7:00 each night or when the turkeys run out. Great opportunity for families and those students needing volunteer hours.  Celebrate the Holidays with Patuxent Habitat for Humanity 21600 Great Mills Road (in St. Mary’s Square next to Ollies), Lexington Park, MD 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Celebrate the Holidays with Patuxent Habitat for Humanity and the ReStore, 21600 Great Mills Road (in St. Mary’s Square next to Ollies), Lexington Park, MD. Extended Hours 5:00-7:00 PM; Thursday Evenings Only November 30th through December 21st. Silent Basket Auctions; $5 Gift Wrapping is back!  Living Nativity 23520 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650    6:00 PM-8:00 PM Please us for our Living Nativity on the front lawn of Leonardtown Baptist Church (www.LBCMD.org). You may choose to walk or drive through. All are welcome to this FREE event. Wine & Lights! Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 6:30 PM-8:30 PM us for wine tasting and beautiful lights at Annmarie Garden in Lights, on Thursday, December 21, 6:30-8:30pm, in the Daugherty Gallery of the Murray Arts Building.

Friday, December 22 32nd Annual Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit 38370 Point Breeze Road Colton’s Point, MD 20626 12:00PM-4:00 PM The St. Clement’s Island Museum presents a holiday exhibit themed “Christmas in Maryland.” Enjoy antique dolls, toys and working miniature trains. Featuring exhibits by the Black-eyed Susan Doll Club and the Hammett Family. Shop Local this Holiday Season! the St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums. ission: $3 adults, $2.00 senior citizens (62 and older) and military personnel with ID, $1.50 students 6 to 18, FREE for children 5 and under.  Help with Mike’s Food Fund

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The Mission, 21015 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Volunteers are needed by Mike’s Food Fund to help package and hand out turkey dinners (a frozen turkey, bag of potatoes and canned veggies) to local families in need. We have over 2500 families in need this year, so any and all help is appreciated. Please come to The Mission, 21015 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park. Doors open at 5:00 and help is needed until 7:00 each night or when the turkeys run out. Great opportunity for families and those students needing volunteer hours.

Saturday, December 23 32nd Annual Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit 38370 Point Breeze Road Colton’s Point, MD 20626 12:00PM-4:00 PM The St. Clement’s Island Museum presents a holiday exhibit themed “Christmas in Maryland.” Enjoy antique dolls, toys and working miniature trains. Featuring exhibits by the Black-eyed Susan Doll Club and the Hammett Family. Shop Local this Holiday Season! the St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums. ission: $3 adults, $2.00 senior citizens (62 and older) and military personnel with ID, $1.50 students 6 to 18, FREE for children 5 and under. Bingo At Mother Catherine Academy 38833 Chaptico Road Mechanicsville Md 20650 6:30 PM-10:30 PM SATURDAY NIGHT BINGO! Doors open at 5 pm Early Birds start at 6:30 pm Regular Games start at 7:00 pm. $10 ission (includes one regular book). Progressive Money Ball & Door prizes.

Sunday, December 24 Christmas Eve Service at Christ Church in Chaptico Christ Episcopal Church, 25390 Maddox Road, Chaptico, MD 20621 5:00 PM-6:00 PM; 9:00PM-10:30PM We look forward to welcoming you as we celebrate the birth of

Jesus at 5:00 p.m. in our historic church built in 1736. The Friday Night Sunday School Choir made up of children, youth, and their families will lead our Christmas Carol singing. The service will also include a children’s sermon and Holy Communion. Christ Church is located on MD 238 South just past the roundabout in Chaptico.

Monday, December 25 Christmas Day Service at Christ Church in Chaptico Christ Episcopal Church, 25390 Maddox Road, Chaptico, MD 20621 9:00 AM-10:00 AM We look forward to welcoming you on Christmas morning as we celebrate the birth of Jesus with Christmas Carols and Holy Communion service at 9:00 a.m. in our historic church built in 1736. Christ Church is located on MD 238 South just past the roundabout in Chaptico.

Tuesday, December 26 32nd Annual Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit 38370 Point Breeze Road Colton’s Point, MD 20626 12:00PM-4:00 PM The St. Clement’s Island Museum presents a holiday exhibit themed “Christmas in Maryland.” Enjoy antique dolls, toys and working miniature trains. Featuring exhibits by the Black-eyed Susan Doll Club and the Hammett Family. Shop Local this Holiday Season! the St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums. ission: $3 adults, $2.00 senior citizens (62 and older) and military personnel with ID, $1.50 students 6 to 18, FREE for children 5 and under. Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Holiday Exhibit 44720 Lighthouse Rd, Piney Point, Maryland 20674 12:00PM-4:00 PM The Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum & Historic Park presents a holiday exhibit you won’t want to miss during the holiday season. We present our “Holidays in Uniform” exhibit. Shop Local this Holiday Season! the St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point

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Museums.”Spam and Bubba will be on hand at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, Saturday-December 9th, with ‘Holidays in Uniform’ artifacts from the back room. Vince Turner explains the importance of Christmas in the service through his collection of photos and articles. See you then… “ ission is $7 adults, $3.50 for senior citizens (62 and older), military personnel with ID, and students 6 to 18, FREE from children 5 and under. ission includes the holiday exhibit, and tour of the museum, Potomac River Maritime Exhibit and Piney Point Lighthouse tower.

Wednesday, December 27 Free Line Dance Lessons Last Drop Country Bar—23955 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636 7:00 PM-9:00 PM

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Free beginner and intermediate line dance lessons. If you can count to 8 .. you can line dance! 32nd Annual Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit 38370 Point Breeze Road Colton’s Point, MD 20626 12:00PM-4:00 PM The St. Clement’s Island Museum presents a holiday exhibit themed “Christmas in Maryland.” Enjoy antique dolls, toys and working miniature trains. Featuring exhibits by the Black-eyed Susan Doll Club and the Hammett Family. Shop Local this Holiday Season! the St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums. ission: $3 adults, $2.00 senior citizens (62 and older) and military personnel with ID, $1.50 students 6 to 18, FREE for children 5 and under.

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Community Train Exhibit 38370 Point Breeze Road Colton’s Point, MD 20626 12:00PM-4:00 PM The St. Clement’s Island Museum presents a holiday exhibit themed “Christmas in Maryland.” Enjoy antique dolls, toys and working miniature trains. Featuring exhibits by the Black-eyed Susan Doll Club and the Hammett Family. Shop Local this Holiday Season! the St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums. ission: $3 adults, $2.00 senior citizens (62 and older) and military personnel with ID, $1.50 students 6 to 18, FREE for children 5 and under. Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Holiday Exhibit 44720 Lighthouse Rd, Piney Point, Maryland 20674 12:00PM-4:00 PM The Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum & Historic Park presents

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a holiday exhibit you won’t want to miss during the holiday season. We present our “Holidays in Uniform” exhibit. Shop Local this Holiday Season! the St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums.”Spam and Bubba will be on hand at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, Saturday-December 9th, with ‘Holidays in Uniform’ artifacts from the back room. Vince Turner explains the importance of Christmas in the service through his collection of photos and articles. See you then… “ ission is $7 adults, $3.50 for senior citizens (62 and older), military personnel with ID, and students 6 to 18, FREE from children 5 and under. ission includes the holiday exhibit, and tour of the museum, Potomac River Maritime Exhibit and Piney Point Lighthouse tower!

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purchase of $30 for 10 sessions. For more information about the program, please call 301-475-4200, ext. * 3103.

MedStar Medicare Choice Leaving St. Mary’s County

MedStar Choice, a Medicare Advantage plan, first began offering coverage to St. Mary’s County Medicare beneficiaries in 2015 as an alternate to receiving benefits from the traditional Medicare program. Beginning Jan. 1, 2018, these policies will no longer be offered in St. Mary’s County. Those currently enrolled will automatically be enrolled back into the traditional Medicare Part A & B program. It is unknown if another company will offer a Medicare Advantage plan in our area. This change does not affect anyone enrolled in the MedStar Family Choice Medicaid program. Individuals affected by this loss of coverage should enroll in a Medicare Part D prescription plan and possibly a Medicare Medigap policy. Anyone needing assistance reviewing their options may schedule an appointment with the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.

WARM Seeking Volunteer Drivers

With colder weather settling in, The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services seeks volunteer drivers for Wrapping Arms ‘Round Many (WARM), a winter emergency shelter program for homeless individuals in St. Mary’s County. Drivers must be 18 or older and have a valid driver’s license. Volunteers will be given access to a county-owned van. Volunteer slots are open 7 days per week while WARM is operational. Evening drivers pick up WARM guests at the Three Oaks Center at 5:30 p.m. for transportation to the selected church for the evening. Morning drivers arrive at the church by 7 a.m. the next morning to transport guests back to Three Oaks. To volunteer, call Ursula Harris at 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or via email to [email protected]. Your assistance with helping others is greatly appreciated during the cold winter months.

Last Chair Yoga Class of the Year

The Northern Senior Activity Center will offer a free trial chair yoga class on Friday, Dec. 29, for those who would like to try it. Friday’s class uses the chair for modified yoga with seated and standing poses and a relaxation session on the floor. To continue, classes are available with a fitness

A Matter of Balance

The Garvey Senior Activity Center will offer the Matter of Balance workshop on Tuesdays from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. starting Jan. 9 and continuing through Feb. 27. A Matter of Balance is a nationally recognized, award winning, time tested program for people over 60. It is designed to help manage falls and increase activity levels. In this class, participants will learn to view falls and fear of falls as controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce falls at home and exercise to increase strength and balance. Classes are two hours in length and are held once a week for eight weeks. They are led by two trained coaches in the Matter of Balance program. Class format is mostly lecture/discussion with approximately 30 minutes of exercise each session. All materials are provided at no charge. To sign up for the course, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. Space is limited so sign up early.

Kidney Care Class

The Fresenius Kidney Care group will offer a free Kidney Care class at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 1:30 p.m. Symptoms and stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) will be discussed along with treatment options, eating well with CKD, coping with CKD and building your network. The financial impact and what assistance is available to you will also be discussed. This class is the best way to learn that you’re not alone and to have many of your questions answered. Class size is limited so sign up early! To reserve your space, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.

Educational Video

There will be a screening of the documentary Surviving Progress on Wed, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. This film, executive produced by Martin Scorsese, is a provocative documentary that explores the concept of progress in the modern world, guiding through the major ‘progress traps’ facing civilization in the arenas of technology, economics, consumption and the environment. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658 to to view the film,

have one. This is not a device-specific class. We will cover the basics of using Windows, Android, Apple, and Kindle devices to access library content. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www. stmalib.org.

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Library Holiday Closings

All three branches of the St. Mary’s County Library will be Closed on Sunday, December 31 and Monday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. All branches will be open regular business hours on Tuesday, January 2.

I Didn’t Know the Library Had That!

Charlotte Hall Library will hold ‘I Didn’t Know the Library Had That!’ on Friday, January 5 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Explore digital content available with your library card from Overdrive, Hoopla, and RBdigital. Learn how to access eBooks, digital audiobooks, magazines, and streaming movies and music for free. Please bring your device if you

Charlotte Hall Library will hold Minecraft Challenge on Saturday, January 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Leonardtown Library will hold Minecraft Challenge on Thursday, January 11 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ages 8-11. Registration opens 2 weeks before the program. Can you think on your feet, team up, use creativity, and complete the challenge? Come play Minecraft with us and find out! Must be able to use a mouse and keyboard commands, and be familiar with how to play Minecraft (we will not use the tutorial).

Video Game Club

Leonardtown Library will hold Video Game Club on Monday, January 8 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Looking for a place to talk about and play video games with

or stop by the reception desk to sign up. (Seating is limited to 16.) 86 minutes. Free.

Healthwatch Presentation

The Loffler Senior Activity Center will offer Tests Needed for Mature Adults, a free presentation by Linda Weintraub, on Thursday, Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. This topic will cover some of the medical screenings and tests people over 50, 60 or 70 should get and how often they should get them as well as what kind of problems can be avoided or lessened by regular screenings and tests. To sign up, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk.

Swing Dance Lessons

Fun, fitness and style, all in one place! Swing Dance Lessons will be offered at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Thursdays Jan.11 - Feb 8 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. (5 sessions). These classes will be taught by Henry Brown. The cost will be $50pp payable to the instructor on the first day of class. Partners are recommended, though not required. by Jan. 8 by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk.

How to Cook Healthy for One

The Garvey Senior Activity Center will host a presentation on “Healthy Cooking for One” by Donna Taggert, RD/ LD/CDE. Donna is a ed dietician licensed in the state of Maryland and is also a Certified Diabetes Educator. Solo folks face unique challenges for eating healthy, beyond a lack of cooking skills. It’s less fun to cook and eat alone and very little food comes in packs of one. Come Donna on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 1 p.m. as she helps us navigate these concerns. Class size is limited so sign up early! To reserve your space call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.

Line Dancing

The weekly line dancing program at the Northern Senior Activity Center takes place every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Come in with a group of line dancers for over an hour of fun, movement and exercise to musical classics and current favorites. This class is ideal for everyone, whether you are a seasoned dancer or new to line dancing. For more information call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.

friends? Each session of the Video Game Club will feature one newer and one retro system, so what will be nostalgic for some will be completely new to others. Take part in tournaments to win bragging rights, and feel free to bring whatever gaming handhelds you'll like. Pokémon cards are also welcome, of course! All ages. No registration required.

Completing the FAFSA Form

Leonardtown Library will hold ‘Completing the FAFSA Form’ on Wednesday, January 10. Two sessions will be held, one at 5 p.m. and one at 6 p.m. Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form is the first step toward getting federal aid for college, career school, or graduate school. Completing and submitting the form is free and quick, and gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for college or career school. If you don't fill out the form you could be missing out on a lot of financial aid. A representative from College of Southern Maryland will be on hand for two one hour sessions to help you with the completion of your FAFSA form. Registration required on www.stmalib.

org.

Opioid Learning Series: Kickoff with Screening of ‘Chasing the Dragon’

Lexington Park Library, in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Health Department, will hold the first of a six-part Opioid Learning Series: Kickoff with a screening of Chasing the Dragon on Thursday, January 11 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. In an effort to combat the growing epidemic of prescription drug and heroin abuse, the FBI and DEA have released "Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict," a documentary that explores the dangers of addiction. This session will feature a screening of this powerful documentary followed by a guided discussion on the opioid epidemic.

Craftstravaganza 2.0

Charlotte Hall Library will hold Craftstravaganza 2.0 for all ages on Saturday, January 13 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Make and take fun creations, and use the library's button making machine! All supplies provided by the library. Free, all ages, no registration required.

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Double Header of Bluegrass Starts off the New Year

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The 2 show of the season will be on Sunday January 7, 2018 at the American Legion Post 238 on the corner of MD Rte. 381 & Rt. 231 in Hughesville, MD. Two headlining groups on the National Bluegrass circuit, Nothin’ Fancy and Remington Ryde will perform one big show. Presented by Jay Armsworthy and the Sons of the American Legion, the show gets started at 2:00 pm. Nothin’ Fancy formed as a bluegrass band in 1994 to compete in a bluegrass competition. Since then, they have grown in popularity, released 11 full length albums, and continue to perform at festivals across the United States and in international engagements. Their audiences have gathered at notable venues such as the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN; the Lincoln Center in New York City; and the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. They have been seen at Dollywood, and are a regular fixture at Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO where promoter/coordinator D.A. Callaway described Nothin’ Fancy as “the act that America needs to nd

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see.” They have successfully hosted their own Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival every year since 2001 in Buena Vista, VA on the fourth weekend of September. The band is known for their smooth vocal blends, stirring performances, irrepressible humor, and for traveling the highways in their beloved bright yellow tour bus. Their two-decade career has earned them a dedicated fan base, six Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America (SPBGMA) Entertainers of the Year awards, honorary Mountaineer status by order of former WV Governor Joe Manchin III, and certificates of appreciation from several VA towns, and even had the Buena Vista mayor declare it as “Nothin’ Fancy Day” at one of their festivals. On April 10, 2015, the all-male music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia inducted four of Nothin’ Fancy into honorary brotherhood through the chapter at James Madison University (the fifth, Chris Sexton, ed Phi Mu Alpha in 1995 at Shenandoah University’s chapter). The band was also inducted as the 2015 of the Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame, an honor given once a year to Virginia’s most notable country and bluegrass musicians on October 10 of that year. Bluegrass crowd-pleasers, Remington Ryde has been together for 12 years. The band has been performing over 100 shows each year all throughout the United States and Canada. The band’s distinct sound and old time flair can be attributed to the Bluegrass-rich area of Pennsylvania from which they hail and borrow their name. As the founding member and leader of Remington Ryde, Ryan Frankho’s showmanship and chemistry with the auThomas McKay Eric McKay

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Thursday, Dec 21 Ryan Forrester Band The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 8:00 PM http://www.ruddyduckbrewery. com

Friday, Dec 22 Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM www.anglers-seafood.com Ugly Sweater Party The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 7:30 PM http://www.ruddyduckbrewery. com The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great

dience turns fans into family. Billy Lee Cox’s humor, wit, and ever encouraging and uplifting approach to life clearly show through on stage and off. Whether tears of laughter or of renewed joy, Billy Lee will touch your heart and leave you smiling every time. Add to that Richard’s and Warren’s unending love to get out and jam with anyone and everyone, to get to know and make friends of each and every one of you, and their overall down home good time boys love of bluegrass and bluegrass fans everywhere. This combination makes Remington Ryde one of the most popular bands among bluegrass fans today. The group, led by Ryan Frankho on guitar and lead vocals also featuring Billy Lee Cox on banjo and bass vocals, Jim Treat on bass and tenor vocals, War-

Mills 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM DJ RAY in the House Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 9:00 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com

Tuesday, Dec 26 Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00 - 9:00 PM www.anglers-seafood.com

Wednesday, Dec 27 Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 7:00 - 9:00 PM www.anglers-seafood.com

ren Blair on fiddle and baritone vocals and Stanley Efaw on mandolin. In 2007, Ryan took a leap of faith by starting the Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival at the age of 22 years old! The festival has become one of the fastest growing Bluegrass Festivals in the Country! The doors open at Noon at the American Legion with food available for sale by the Sons of the American Legion. The show starts at 2 p.m. and tickets are available at the door for $20 per person, under the age of 12 itted free with a paid adult. Although not required, non-perishable food donations will be collected for the Helping Hands Food Pantry of Southern Maryland. For more information on the show, please call 301-7373004 or visit the website at www.americanlegionbluegass.com

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1. Member of a Semitic people 5. Certified public ant 8. Residue 11. Sayings attributed to Christ 13. The products of human creativity 14. Listen to 15. Longed 16. No (Scottish) 17. Descriptor 18. Yankees’ sensation Judge 20. Zero 21. Comics legend Lee 22. Honorary title holder 25. “Uncle Joey” 30. Graceful and stylish 31. Pitching term 32. Former Mets outfielder Jones 33. One who avoids animal products 38. Quick to learn 41. Mechanism in an organ 43. Redo with new materials

45. Epics 47. Wings 49. Extrasensory perception 50. Cavalry sword 55. Bangladeshi monetary unit 56. Not the bottom 57. Afflicted 59. Bound 60. One who is highly skilled 61. Jewish spiritual leader 62. Tall, rounded vase 63. Liturgical language of Hinduism (abbr.) 64. Cheek CLUES DOWN

1. Pie _ __ mode 2. Portuguese cape 3. Ottoman military title 4. Movable frame used in burials 5. Type of coal 6. A treeless grassy plain 7. Artist’s workroom 8. Assists 9. Protein-rich liquids 10. A song of praise to God

12. Much __ about nothing 14. Japanese city 19. Atomic number 10 23. Egyptian goddess 24. Go places 25. Having ten 26. Complete 27. Automotive belt 28. Psyche 29. Melodious bird 34. Medical personnel 35. Acquired 36. Type of beverage 37. Neither 39. Spanish monetary units 40. Small area of grass 41. Your 42. Diana __, singer 44. Salt’s partner 45. Made of wood 46. No longer alive 47. Alaskan island 48. Wild animal’s resting place 51. Swiss river 52. Partiality 53. “Luther” actor Idris 54. UNLV’s “Runnin’ __” 58. Criticize

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Celebrating The Holidays As A Blended Family “Oh,(that) Christmas Tree”

Blended families may have additional factors to consider as the holidays arrive.

Emotions run deep come the holiday season. Holiday planning can be hectic, especially for blended families. Today’s families are increasingly blended, meaning they’re a combination of families due to divorce or death. Even though the holidays are meant to be joyous, navigating traditions and accommodating the unique needs of all involved — including cultural traditions, visitation schedules, rituals, and religious beliefs — can be challenging. But blended families need not fret as they attempt to negotiate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, or New Years.

Logistics

The first step to holiday planning is to keep in mind predetermined custody or visitation agreements. Although there can be hope for holiday flexibility and generosity, try to stick as close to existing arrangements as possible. Some families choose to divvy up particular holidays throughout the year in advance. Others may do it as plans get arranged. As long as the arrangement is fair to everyone, the choice is up to the families. The plans should be made known to all involved.

Discuss expectations

The Stepfamily Association of America says that communication during the holiday season is vital, especially for children so they know what to expect. Writing down specific itineraries can help alleviate the stress of not knowing where they will be at a given time. All of the family should vocalize how they feel about particular aspects of the holidays so that no one is disgruntled. Do not expect others to be mind readers. Perhaps one person is focusing a significant amount of energy on trimming the tree when that isn’t as important to others. Discussing expectations can make planning that much easier.

Create new traditions

The holidays without everyone under the same roof enjoying traditions that have been part of celebrations for years can contribute to feelings of anxiety for people accustomed to these annual traditions. Draw the focus away from how things used to be done and create new traditions that all can anticipate. Host a holiday movie night if this isn’t the year to have the kids for Christmas. An annual outing to see a concert or show might be a new tradition the entire blended family can enjoy.

Don’t expect perfection

Putting too much emphasis on trying to make the holidays perfect can backfire. Blended families must recognize that holiday celebrations will change. It can take time to find a new celebratory rhythm, and comparisons always will be made. It’s acceptable to have mixed feelings about new traditions, but each member should go into the season with a positive attitude. Blended families may face additional challenges during the holidays. Working together, such families can restore joy to the season and create new traditions.

Merry Christmas!! Happy Holidays!! I hope all of you have the happiest Christmas ever; filled with lots of love and laughter. I keep re-working my Christmas decorating this year –trying to re-think how or where things might look better. Maybe it is because of the re-purposing and upcycling trend that is everywhere. I love re-purposing also. Do you notice a common theme? Any word with “re” in front is the hip way to be. And so it goes with my insane amount of Christmas decorations: “Let me put you here this year instead of there, no maybe over here.” It all was going well through the tenth move of items, until I noticed every decoration was back to where it normally is year after year. Oh well, maybe I will change the order of the houses in my Christmas village. Even our Christmas tree has gone through several decorating styles this year. At first, I was really liking just the lights, our handmade pinecone ornaments and sparkly pinecone garland. It was natural, it was beautiful, but probably not Christmassy enough for all the grandchildren. And if you from last’s week’s column, I only had put up a few ornaments of the Star Wars and wine type. I had been thinking of putting my family’s old ornaments on the tree, but in the end, decided to use the ornaments my husband had grown up with, and some other favorites and gifted ornaments. I love it, but still need to add more I think. Plenty of time right? This year our 10 year old Target display model pre-lit Christmas tree, that we fell in love with and waited until the manager said he could finally sell it to us, needed emergency surgery. The last few years my husband has been adding more and more strings of lights to for the sections of darkness that have spread throughout the tree. Two weeks ago, he had had enough and decided that we should take the factory pre-lit lights off the tree and start fresh with LED Christmas lights. Easier said than done. Whomever had wrapped, tied, and twisted those light strings on this tree had a singularly evil side. He or she probably laughed with glee thinking about the poor souls who would have to try and undo this work of sheer meanness. Luckily, my husband had thought ahead and brought our grandson Logan over to help with “decorating” the tree. Little did Logan know what this would

entail. Hours later, our hands red and bruised, we were still on the floor cutting and ripping 10,000 lights strings off of this now, hated tree, when the cavalry came in the form of Logan’s sister Leigha and their father Mike. Yay, we are saved! Hours later, our hands redder, more bruised, and nerves on edge we finally cut the last piece of green wire off the tree and yelped with joy. The next day our little tree was given new life with three, 37 foot strings of faceted LED Christmas lights. Again our hands were red from stringing the new lights on the tree. I was so happy and thought now when we put it back out in the big shed after Christmas it will be all set and perfect for Christmas 2018. Nope, my husband said, we are going to take all these lights off and put them back on their little wheels. What? I thought we were going to make believe it was a prelit off the floor tree. I guess I better go buy some heavy duty gardening gloves. To each of you I wish the merriest of Christmases and the happiest of holidays you celebrate. Please send your comments or ideas to: [email protected] or find me on facebook

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

Christmas Cards Made Easy And More Efficient Christmas Music Origins

Festive greetings sent to family, friends, coworkers, and business associates are an enjoyable element of the holiday season. The first Christmas card was sent in England in 1843. Despite the popularity of online cards and social media posts for other occasions, and a greeting card industry that is declining at a rate of about 5 percent per year according to an IBISWorld analysis, when it comes to Christmas cards, many people still choose to write out and mail their cards. The amount of money spent on holiday greeting cards is substantial, ing for roughly 25 percent of total annual greeting card sales, according to the Greeting Card Association. Around $2 billion per year is spent on the 1.6 billion Christmas cards people send each year. Although millions of people are still buying boxed cards, g and mailing them, there is no denying that the process of choosing, addressing and mailing cards can take a considerable amount of time. Streamlining the process and starting card preparation early can make sending Christmas cards that much easier. Here is how to get started.

Choose your card

Photo greetings remain fashionable, particularly among families who may want to show how much their children have grown over the last year. Photographers book up quite quickly come the holiday season, and photo printing services may be backlogged in December. The best way to streamline the process is to choose your family photo early (take advantage of summer vacations or autumn foliage trips to snap a great shot) and have those cards printed well in advance of the holidays. If you have the forethought to shop end-of-season sales, purchase deeply discounted generic boxed cards, if this is your card preference.

Maintain your list

Keeping a digital file of current addresses can make sending cards much more efficient. Update it regularly as people move or life situations change. While it may be more personalized to hand-address each card, sometimes time constraints may not permit that. Printing address labels can save time. This also gives you more wiggle room to put personal sentiments inside of the card, where they are more appreciated.

Edit your recipients

Mailing greeting cards can get expensive. Carefully review your holiday card list and see if anyone can be removed from the list. Opt for electronic greetings for those people on your list who you are not close with, such as coworkers. Reduce postage costs by personally delivering cards to family, friends and neighbors who live nearby.

Beat the rush

Spend the weekend after Thanksgiving getting cards sealed and ready to ship. This way your attention can be focused on the other holiday-related activities instead of on getting and sending cards.

Scores of artists have released Christmas albums or holiday-infused singles during their careers. Christmas music can be broken down into two distinct categories: traditional hymns and carols and popular secular songs. Some believe that the religious standards have been ed down since the earliest days of Christianity. However, that is not so. Before the 12th century, music wasn’t typically included in religious services, and even then music was included only sporadically. In present day, religious tunes identified as Christmas music typically are not sung until Christmas Eve and thereafter until the Epiphany. Many of the oldest Christmas songs are not old at all. Many popular carols sung today are less than 200 years old. The world’s most popular Christmas carol was originally a poem penned in 1816 by Austrian Catholic priest Josef Mohr. Two years later, Mohr asked Franz Xaver Gruber, an organist and local schoolteacher, to put his words to music. The resulting song, “Silent Night,” was not translated into English for 40 years. “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” also originated from a poem and had the original opening line of, “Hark how all the welkin rings.” The subsequent version was more catchy, and the faster-paced accompaniment was courtesy of Felix Mendelssohn, added 100 years after the poem was written. “Jingle Bells,” a nonreligious tune that has become synonymous with Christmas, was not originally written as a Christmas tune. In fact, the song was intended to celebrate Thanksgiving. Christmas music is diverse, with lively tunes, modern interpretations and religious classics enjoyed through the years.

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