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NewsmakersThe County TimesThursday, May 2, 2013 22By Guy LeonardStaff WriterAlice Countess lives in an old trailerjust off Great Mills Road on a fixed incomeChristmas in AprilHelps Community Samaritanbut her limited means don’t stop her fromconstantly giving to others around her.Whether it’s giving an attentive ear toa neighbor’s problems or dipping into herown purse to feed homeless people whoAlice Countess, right, watches as her son Martin Young, on the phone, and other Christmas in April volunteersdo much needed work to her mobile home in Lexington Park.Spring TrucklOadSale!May 3rd, May 4th, and May 5thHere are JuST a FeWOF THe Sale priceS:HAVE A PROBLEM WITHYOUR POOL? WE CAN HELP!TROUBLESHOOTING/FREE ESTIMATES**SCHEDULE YOUR POOL OPENINGSERVICE CONTRACTS AREOUR SPECIALTYVACATION MAINTENANCEPLANS AVAILABLEREPAIRS/ESTIMATES/SERVICE CALLSMSRPSALESMACK-IT SHOCK, 12 1LB BAGS $68.53 $39.9930% ALGAECIDE, 32 OZ $20.99 $14.99STAIN & SCALE PREVENTOR, 32 OZ $23.99 $16.99LARGE ChLORINE TABLETS, 50 LB $299.99 $149.00CHLORINE STICKS, 50 LBS $307.40 $149.0020% OFFALL IN STOCKMERCHANDISE *INCLUDINGTOYS!!!*EXCLUDESSALE ITEMS**IF SCHEDULEDDURINGTRUCKLOAD SALE25 Years Serving the Community301-934-1274STORE HOURS: MON. thru FRI.:10 AM – 6 PM • SATURDAY: 9 AM – 4 PM • SUNDAY: 9 AM – 2PMLOCATED AT THE CORNER OF GOLDEN BEACH ROAD & RT 5, BEHIND RITA’S IN CHARLOTTE HALLPhotos By Guy LeonardChristmas in April volunteers move out an old stove in Countess’ home and replaced it with a newer one.come to her for help, her goodwill is knownto be nearly limitless.The community, through Christmasin April, gave back to Countess over theweekend by giving her home much neededrepairs, including repairing broken windowsand even part of a collapsed roof.Countess, who gets around with theaid of walker, sat comfortably as more thantwo- dozen volunteers roamed in and out ofher house, scraping, cleaning and vacuuming.They replaced her stove and removedloads of old items and trash.The volunteers started at about 8 a.m.and didn’t finish until 4 p.m.“There was a lot of stuff they had toget rid of,” Countess’ son Martin Youngsaid. “It was at least 30 people.”Young said his mother always helpsothers despite her own problems, like havingher roof collapse suddenly.If she can’t provide for the homelesswho come to her for help, she getsthem help through her parish priest at St.PUBLICAUCTIONSLAWN & GARDENFRI MAY 10 – 6:00 pmLocally-grown vegetable & flower beddingplants, hanging baskets & combo planters,shrubs, new lawn & garden tools, outdoorfurniture and much more.TERMS: Cash, check, credit card. Buyer’s premium.For complete listings, pictures and more information go to:www.FarrellAuctionService.comGeorge’s Catholic Church in Valley Lee.“A lot of it she takes from her ownmoney,” Young said of his mother. “Shestill feeds them if they come up to herplace.“She really doesn’t say much about it,she just does it,” Young said.Countess was happy not only to haveso much help around the house, but alsosomeone to keep her company.“You know me I love people and Ilove to run my mouth,” Countess, 78, said.“They did a great job.“Those girls worked like you wouldn’tbelieve.”The help was much needed since thecave in of the roof in one bedroom hadhappened three weeks ago and her son wasonly able to make minor repairs.“They were so friendly… they did abeautiful job of cleaning,” Countess said.guyleonard@countytimes.netTo be held atHughesville Volunteer Fire EMS Dept.15245 Prince Frederick Road - Hughesville, MDGROCERY AUCTIONSAT MAY 11 – 4:00 pmWe never know what will be on the truck,but expect items such as frozen meats,vegetables, pizza, can & dry goods,candies, snacks, sodas, & more.Proceeds to benefit HVFDEMSPlan to attend our hugeSpring Home, Lawn & Garden AuctionSaturday May 18 – 4:00 pmSt. Mary’s County Fairgrounds – Leonardtown, MDHanging baskets, combo planters, flower & vegetable plants,NEW lawn/farm/garden tools & much more!
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