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House Fire in Lexington Park

By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer An accidental house fire occurred in Lexington Park on Jan. 8, officials from the Maryland State Fire Office report.

Around 9 a.m. 15 volunteer firefighters from the Bay District, Patuxent River and Hollywood Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the singlestory home after the occupant, Valarie Collins discovered the fire, according to officials.

The blaze caused an estimated $8,000 in damage to the home and firefighters were able to control the fire within five minutes. Officials state the smoke alarm was present in the residence. According to Deputy Fire Marshal (DFM) John Nelson, who responded to the scene, the fire was caused by an electrical malfunction in a radio in the living room of the home. According to DFM Nelson, other family members are currently assisting the occupants of the residence. lauren@somdpublishing.net

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Westbury Towing Dispute May Go To Court

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A man whose son’s car was towed from in front of their own home in the Westbury neighborhood back in November has filed for criminal charges against the Westbury Community Association for allegedly having the vehicle removed.

Curtis Stansfield, who lives on Warwick Court in the community just off of Great Mills Road, said he was astonised Nov. 30 when a neighbor came by and told him that his son’s car had been removed after being parked along the roadway and not the drive way.

He complained to county elected leaders who acted quickly to inform the homeowners association they had no legal authority to enforce any parking restrictions on Warwick Court because it had been deeded back to the county about 20 years ago.

Nicole Timms, the property manager for Westbury, has said the dispute emerged because the board believed they were rightfully enforcing towing restrictions that did not allow for parking cars on the grass.

Towing has since stopped on Warwick Court after the county sent a letter to the board and to the towing company, Precision Towing based in Mechanicsville, informing them the towing of vehicles there abrogated the law.

Towing of nuisance or abandoned vehicles has been one of the key tactics the association has used, along with hiring off duty police officers, to curb vagrancy, tresspassing and other nuisance crimes.

Westbury residents were shaken late last year when several high profile shootings rocked their community, one of which resulted in a woman being shot.

Stansfield praised Timms for efforts to curb crime in the neighborhood but still wanted satisfaction for the taking of his car.

Stansfield said he is still seeking restitution of the $235 he had to spend to get his son’s vehicle back.

His wife, Debbie, said they have never had a vehicle towed from in front of their property.

said.

“We’ve lived there 20 years and we’ve always parked there,” she

Stansfield said he wanted satisfaction in either criminal court or civil court.

“If they would’ve refunded my $235 and apologized I would’ve dropped it,” Stansfield told The County Times. “At this point it’s a matter of principle.”

Timms declined to comment for this article.

Jessica Andrietz, attorney for the homeowners association said she had sent a letter to the county asking for more information about which roads the association controlled and which were the responsibility of the county; a return letter said the county was processing her requests.

“The Westbury Community Association has no intention of violating any county laws or ordinances,” Andrietz said. “To the extent that may have occurred I would hope the County Attorney’s Office or the county commissioners would assist my clients in understanding what, if anything, they have done incorrectly.”

Though Stansfield has filed charges with the District Court commissioner State’s Attorney Richard Fritz’s office has not decided whether it will actively pursue the case.

Robert Wilkinson, owner of Precision Towing and Recovery, said he was acting under the direction of the association board.

“They asked me to tow all the cars [that were parked improperly] on all the properties,” Wilkinson said. “I knew that [Warwick Court was a county road] but Westbury told me that if it was parked on the grass that was their property so tow it.”

Wilkinson said he would not allow a car to be towed if “it was just barely touching the grass.”

“I would never tow a car illegally,” he said. “If there’s an issue I would want to see if I could make it right on my end.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Supporters Come Out Strong for New Library

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer As the Board of County Commissioners come to grips with prioritizing key infrastructure projects for funding, such as a new Garvey Senior Center or renovating or expanding the county jail, a flood of supporters came out Tuesday night to voice their support for a new library in Leonardtown.

Like the jail project, the last commissioner board shelved the idea of a new building at the cost of about $8 million dollars and instead decided to move ahead with renovations.

Staff who use the library and supporters say that the 1954 former National Guard armory is not adequate even if renovated given the number of patrons it serves.

“The facilities we have are inadequate,” said Paul Kelly, who lives on Medley’s Neck Road. “By renovating the

building the library system doesn’t get one extra square foot.

“That should be a red flag.”

Kelly said the original plan offered to the county to build the new library next to the Capt. Walter Francis Duke Elementary School on what has become known was the Hayden Property which the county purchased years ago was a good one.

That plan also included a future middle school.

“What better place to build a library than next to two public schools?” Kelly said.

Former county commissioner Dan Raley said the library was more than just a place to check out books but a place for citizens who did not have access to common services such as personal internet and computers to use those services provided publicly.

“Libraries have evolved to become mini-community centers,” Ral-

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ey said. “It’s an integral part of our infrastructure.”

In a Wednesday interview, Commissioner Todd Morgan said despite the outpouring of support for a new library fiscal realities made it a difficult request to fulfill.

“The budget is flat … and we still have two schools to pay for,” Morgan said. “People say they want a new senior center and a new library but they also

said ‘Don’t raise my taxes,’” “I’m a fiscal conservative, I’m not going to spend the fund balance down to zero.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

Cameron: Repairs and Renovations to Jail Can’t Wait

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Board of County Commissioners have adopted, at least in the short term, a careful approach regarding how to proceed with repairs and renovations to the aging county adult detention center, specifically whether to spend $9 million now on much needed upgrades or to wait and spend a much larger sum on some kind of jail expansion.

The last commissioner board removed the jail expansion project from the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) after the cost projections well exceeded the planned upon $30 million price tag.

The project was to have been split evenly between the county and state.

But no matter what the commissioners decide on, Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said vital repairs to the jail like replacement locks, internal security and even kitchen floor replacements have to be done quickly.

“They’re repairs, not renovations,” Cameron told The County Times. “In my view they’re emergency repairs.”

The original expansion project took into account those renovations but also included a new minimum-security wing that would have pushed the overall capacity to more than 500 beds.

While the jail now is not overcrowded, said Cameron, it requires more attention to program space inmates for remedial education as well medical care and inmate intake.

“They can’t wait for an expansion project,” Cameron said. “Some things must be ad-

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Certain populations inside the jail however, are overcrowded, he said especially women inmates; the jail was designed to handle 15 inmates but there are now 52 women.

“It’s not just about bed space,” Cameron said.

If the commissioners decide on some type of expansion, either a partial or a full one, the county will have to undertake a new 25year inmate capacity study, Cameron said, to secure state funding and the county will also have to resolve the problem of state-owned land where the jail expansion was planned to go.

Commissioner Mike Hewitt said he wanted to get the measure of public opinion before voting to commit the county to a jail project.

“I want to do a slowdown so we can get input from the public,” Hewitt said. “What I heard on the campaign trail was that people weren’t happy with [the current size of the jail.]”

It is not certain when the commissioners will take up discussion on the status of the jail — Cameron said they have yet to speak to him directly about the project — and they are also being asked to consider a new library in Leonardtown and a Garvey Senior Center replacement.

Hewitt said of the three projects, the jail was the top priority because it was a critical piece of infrastructure.

“It needs to be decided,” Hewitt said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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The county’s Alcohol Beverage Board unanimously denied an application by a Lexington Park restaurant owner to convert his store into a Class-A liquor establishment. There were still licenses available for that area of the county, board members told Waqar Qureshi, the owner of the Long John Silver’s on Great Mills Road, but the sheer number of liquor stores there already meant another would be a burden on the community.

“We would be doing an injustice to the county if we added another Class A license to that corridor,” said Board Chair Moses Saldana.

Several witnesses who either owned businesses in the area or lived there said the proliferation of liquor stores led to public drinking, panhandling, intoxication and various other crimes.

“They’re drinking in public all day long,” said Lexington Park resident Francis J. Hicks. “We can’t even get our of our vehicles with being bombarded by people looking for money.”

Quershi told board members he want-

ed to make the change because his business had not performed as expected for years due to competition from a neighboring fast food chain opening its doors.

He said he had planned to offer check cashing, money orders and bill paying services at the liquor store if it was approved.

He presented a petition of what he said were some 800 signatures of people in favor of the store that Saldana questioned.

“The very first signature I have is a Lusby address,” Saldana said. “You yourself live in Waldorf.”

Dep. James Stone, alcohol enforcement officer, said from August 2013 to December 2014 sheriff’s deputies issued 113 criminal citations for public consumption of alcohol.

The proximity of the restaurant to a patch of woods also meant it would be easier for illegal consumption of alcohol, he said.

“It’s just going to make it more complicated to enforce public drinking laws,” Stone said of a potential license approval.

“It’s already saturated in that area.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Emily Charles Contributing Writer American Legion Post 82 is hosting its first Veterans Stand Down event, free of charge. The event, to take place Saturday, Feb. 21, is open to all active duty and military veterans and their dependents, according to Chairman of the Veterans Stand Down Committee, George Hawley.

“The focus of this event is for veterans to connect with numerous agencies and service providers concerning Veterans Affairs benefits (initial claim process), healthcare, burial benefits, assistance with writing a job resume, transition from military to civilian and assistance to those who are homeless,” Hawley said.

Present at the event will be the State of Maryland Department of Labor, Licenses and Regulation, Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning, who will be using a mobile vehicle to help veterans file their initial processing claims, something many veterans don’t know how to do after leaving the military, Hawley said.

The American Legion Post is excited to be holding the first Veterans Stand Down event in Southern Maryland.

“It’s the first time its been done in Charles County and St. Mary’s County. It’s taking place in Charles County, but we’ve invited people from St. Mary’s to come participate,” Hawley said. The post hopes to provide on-hand support for veterans who want to file a claim and is taking steps to do so by “processing their information right at the event.”

While the Veterans Stand Down event is free, American Legion Post 82 is asking for support from companies willing to give monetary contributions or door prizes to encourage a larger attendance, Hawley said.

“Working with people at the American Legion Post…and knowing that this is something that’s never been put together before, it’s been a good feeling. We’re giving the veterans a service they deserve,” Hawley said.

To be admitted to the event, a copy of the participant’s military ID, VA ID or DD214 must be shown.

For more information about American Legion Post 82’s Veterans Stand Down event, contact George Hawley at 240-3676489 or ghawley83@gmail.com. contributing@countytimes.net

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Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Rental Scam

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office recently received a complaint regarding a rental scam. Although this scam is not new, the SMCSO would like to remind prospective renters to be on the lookout.

Scammers are creating fictitious rental listings and posting them on websites such as Zillow.com and Trulia.com.

They copy legitimate graphics from realty companies such as Century 21 or Remax and save images and details of real listings. These fictitious listings are for real properties for rent, however the scammer creates a fictitious listing to route communication and money to them. The potential renter contacts the person listing the home for rent and is typically asked to MAIL a security deposit; in return the keys to the property will be mailed to the person renting the property. The renter never receives the keys and is out their deposit money.

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- The listing price. If the listing price is substantially below market value for the area where the home is located or for the type of home listed; both are strong indicators the listing is a scam. For example: If the rental home is a 6,000 square foot waterfront property listed for $500.00 a month rent with a $300.00 security deposit. Monthly rent/security deposit for this

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Check listings for property values of other homes in the area and compare the prices.

A scammer’s price is typically much lower than it should be.

- If the contact phone number for the person listing the home for rent is out of state and does not belong to a local Realtor - a possible indicator.

- If you are to receive the keys to the home by mail. No legitimate Realtor will send keys to a renter through the mail.

- If no photo and/or name of the listing agent is posted with the contact information.

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) are hoping clear video surveillance of two young people who broke into the lighthouse at Point Lookout State Park will lead to their arrest.

The incident was captured on camera at about 1:20 a.m. Jan. 4.

The suspects, a white male and a white female, broke a window at the front of the lighthouse to gain entry, said NRP spokeswoman Candy Thomson.

It is the latest in a string of burglaries that have plagued the lighthouse over the past several years.

“It’s exactly the same point of entry as last year,” Thomson said. “It’s what’s called an attractive nuisance. It’s isolated and there are stories of it being haunted.”

Ghost walks and paranormal investigations have long been a key attractant for tourists to come support the restoration and upkeep of the lighthouse. Stories abound about ghosts walking the entire property of Point Lookout State Park, which once served as an internment camp for thou-

sands of Confederate prisoners taken during the Civil War. In an online post Robert Hall, president of the Point Lookout Lighthouse Preservation Society, said tours are available upon request to anyone who wants to see the lighthouse or conduct their own investigations.

Video surveillance shows burglaries from March and December of 2013 and in August of 2012.

Those who break in to the lighthouse appear to be oblivious to the fact they are being recorded.

“Clearly the message didn’t reach these two,” Thomson said of the latest burglary suspects.

Thomson said NRP is looking for tips from anyone who may know who the perpetrators are.

“Tips helped us solve the last couple of these [break-ins],” Thomson said. “Citizens have been very helpful.”

Anyone who can positively identify the couple is asked to call Ofc. Jason Kreider of the NRP at 410-260-8888. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Sheriff’s Office Identifies Impersonators

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has identified two suspects who they were impersonating police officers.

January 8, 2015, the Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports of two white males alleging to be law enforcement or law enforcement related personnel at various businesses in St. Mary’s County.

They entered the Papa John’s pizza store located on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, and indicated they were bounty hunters looking for a wanted subject.

At the Seabreeze Restaurant located on North Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville, the pair indicated they were going to local bars because of recent disturbances, police said.

They were also spotted at the WaWa located on the corner of Route 5 and Route 235 in Mechanicsville. One of the suspects

indicated he was a police officer investigating drug sales. He displayed an unknown badge.

The suspects were operating what is described as a 1980’s model Jeep, black or primer gray with silver lightening bolts on the front. The Jeep was possibly a Commando model with a pick up truck bed.

The first suspect was a white male, with dark hair, dark eyes, wearing black pants and a black hooded sweatshirt. He was carrying a baton, (commonly referred to as a night stick), and a holstered firearm on his side, police said.

The second suspect was described as a white male, wearing tan pants, a sweatshirt with a Marine Corps graphic on the chest, and black boots. He was carrying a large knife in a sheath on his belt.

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Tips for Finding the Right School for Your Child

If you’d like to send your child to a different school next year, now’s the time to start the process of researching your options.

As Maryland prepares to commemorate National School Choice Week later this month at 165 events across the state, and nearly 11,000 events nationwide, many parents will begin evaluating the educational opportunities that are available for their children.

Believe it or not, seats in schools are already beginning to fill up for the 2015-2016 school year. Interest in school choice – the process of actively choosing a public, charter, magnet, private, or online school – is high.

That means that waiting until the spring or the summer to begin researching schools for your children could restrict your options.

No handbook or tip sheet can truly guide parents through the entire process of selecting a school, because choosing schools is an individual experience that will be unique to every family.

However, parents can start by making a list of the attributes that they hope to find in an ideal school. Ask yourself: what’s most important to you and to the academic, social, and emotional well-being of your child? Is it the academic performance of a school, school

safety, the instructional methods, the qualifications of teachers, the school’s educational theme, a school’s shared values, or other factors?

Once you’ve identified what matters most, start looking into the options available to you. In addition to the local public school, you may be eligible to send your child to a school outside of your ZIP code, or in a different school district. Look into nearby charter schools and magnet schools. Don’t leave private and faith based schools off your list! You might be able to find scholarships to cover the costs of tuition. And for some families, online learning and homeschooling work best.

To find the options available to you, look at information from the Maryland Department of Education, as well as information on state-based education reform or school choice organization websites. For a directory of most schools in your area, along with parent rankings and some performance metrics, parents can visit this website: greatschools.org.

With your list of requirements and your list of schools in hand, start making appointments to visit the schools. Ask to sit in on classes, and make sure to ask as many questions as possible of teachers, the administra-

tion, and support staff. You’ll want to find out what motivates the adults in the building, while also seeing how the students in the classes respond to their teachers. Ask yourself: is this a place where I’d want to send my child for most of his or her weekday waking hours?

Finally, make sure to talk with other parents – and to your own children. Ask parents how the schools’ administrators treat parents, and whether they welcome, or discourage, parental involvement. And most importantly, ask your children about their perceptions of the schools that you’ve visited. Find out what excites and motivates your child at school, but also ask about their worries, concerns and apprehensions.

Making the decision to change schools certainly isn’t easy. And switching schools isn’t a piece of cake, either. But if you start now, and plan out the journey, you’ll find that the destination – a great school for your child – is well worth the diligence and effort.

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The Margaret Brent High School Alumni Association is offering scholarships to June 2015 high school graduates entering college for the first time. An applicant must be a direct descendant of an alumnus of Margaret Brent High School between the years 1931 and 1965, before the high school became a middle school.

Other requirements are listed in the application.

Applications are available at the guidance or career centers of all high schools in St. Mary’s County and may also be obtained by calling Grace Bolton at 301-274-3486.

The deadline for submitting applications is March 31. Awards will be made following graduation from high school and with proof of college registration.

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“I started teaching yoga to kids because I wanted to share the benefits of my own practice with children. I’ve deepened my teaching skills and continued teaching yoga to kids because I have seen how useful it is for kids to learn the skills that yoga can provide,” Therrien said.

Many children today have hectic lives and are “barraged with sensory overload,” Therrien said.

Her goal as a yoga instructor is to combat the stress this barrage brings about by “giving kids tools that will empower them in their lives.”

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“The main goal in a kid’s yoga class is to settle the mind and body into stillness. A typical kid’s yoga class may include the elements of breath work, yoga poses, partner poses, simple mindfulness techniques, cooperative games and relaxation,” Therrien said.

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“The benefits of practicing yoga can be broken down into five key areas: enhances physical flexibility, refines balance and coordination, develops focus and concentration; strengthens the mind-body connection. Yoga encourages children to direct their attention inward through the practices of breathing, yoga postures, guided-visualization, relaxation and even simple meditation. These brief interludes of turning inward can provide kids with the opportunity to unplug from the barrage of sensory stimulation that they encounter in their fast paced lives.

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Tumbling Gas Prices Could Boost Rising Industry

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer After years of enduring gas prices edging up to $4 a gallon, county residents are starting to finally feel relief with gas that seems on its way to just $2 a gallon.

Economic development insiders here say they don’t believe falling gas prices will directly benefit businesses here because not many depend on gas to transport products; but who will benefit is the average consumer.

“We are a consumer driven community,” said Bill Scarafia, CEO of the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce. “And now they have a lot more disposable income, anything that gives consumers more disposable income is good for us.”

County leaders also have high hopes that the falling gas prices will boost the local tourism industry by allowing visitors to come from farther away than in recent years.

Robin Finnacom, head of the county’s Department of Economic Development said that the county had moved its tourism aims to encourage people who take day trips for short vacations to come to the county back when the recession hit between 2007 and 2008.

“The lower [gasoline] prices could make that all the more possible,” Finnacom said.

Statistics show that the tourism industry has grown in strength and profitability in recent years; County documents quoting state data for 2013 show that tourism generated $131.5 million in sales, brought in $18.8 million in state and local tax revenues, accounted for $30 million in salaries and benefits and brought 654,000 visitors to St. Mary’s County.

Carolyn Luray, director of the county’s tourism office, said that if the low gas prices hold the county will push the Civil War sesquicentennial— 150 year anniversary — that has been going on for the past four years.

The county plans to use the historical Point Lookout State Park, once used as an internment camp for thousands of Confederate prisoners during the Civil War as its main attraction for historiy afficianados, Luray said.

2015 is the 150th anniversary since those prisoners were released even though many also perished there.

“It’s 2015 when our story is the strongest,” Luray said. “Our story is not as well known as we think it should be.”

Luray said in the last three months — about the time when fuel prices started to drop — statistics showed that the number of people occupying local hotels and coming into the county’s main visitor center both increased by about 20 percent.

It was possible that the increase in occupancy and general tourism stemmed from declining gas prices, she said.

“We’ll be promoting this as a great time in general to come down here,” Luray said.

As the county continues to search for a way to diversify its economy by convening an economic development commission to study the problem, the tourism industry may already be rising as one of the county’s best chances to make diverisfication a reality.

The county commissioner board has already budgeted about $100,000 to create a tourism master plan towards that goal.

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Also about a decade ago, the local hospitality industry and tourism centers were not as well coordinated as they are now in the face of a rough economy.

“We have a maturing tourism industry down here,” Luray said. “Everybody really has to be on the same page and cross promoting with each other.

“And this is definitely a group that wants to work together.”

Tourism is not the only industry locally to benefit from lower fuel prices, though.

Farmers are also hoping they will see some relief for their finances since petroleum products of several kinds figure prominently in their operations.

Jamie Raley, president of the St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau, said the decline in fuel prices in general could allow farmers to bolster their savings for the next

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“Farmers not only have to deal with the price of gasoline and diesel fuel but with propane as well,” Raley said. “We’ve seen propane go down from $2.25 a gallon to about $1.30.

“That’ll be a boost to our bottom line.”

Propane has many farm uses, he said, including drying out corn for eventual sale; it is also a component of fertilizers that have increased in price in recent years.

Frank Taylor, of Taylor Gas, Inc., said the supply of fuel generally produced nationally has increased since last year and pushed the prices down.

Coupled with reduced demand this winter and reduced propane prices were inevitable.

“Supply is better this year than over last year,” Taylor said. “Things… were a mess last year.

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To be eligible for SMECO scholarships, students must have maintained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Four $1,500 scholarships will be awarded based on scholastic achievement, financial need, and community and school involvement. As part of the application process, students must submit an essay on “Why is a College Education Important to Completing My Lifetime Goals?” Scholarship finalists will be interviewed on Saturday, March 21.

Students may obtain an application from their school’s career counselor or by calling SMECO at 1-888-440-3311, extension 4340. Applications are also available online at www. smeco.coop and at the customer service desk in SMECO’s Leonardtown and Hughesville offices. Completed application packages with all items submitted together may be taken to a SMECO office or mailed to the attention of Bernadette Lewis, SMECO, P.O. Box 1937, Hughesville, MD, 20637. When mailing, please allow time for delivery.SMECO is a customerowned electric cooperative, and we are proud to be a J.D. Power 2014 Customer Champion. We are one of an elite group of 50 U.S. companies to be named to this list.SMECO provides electricity to more than 156,000 services in southern Prince George’s County, and in Charles County, St. Mary’s County, and all but the northeast portion of Calvert County. Co-ops are distinctly different from investor-owned utilities because co-ops are owned by their customers, and these members elect the men and women who serve on the Board of Directors.

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SMR Sophomore Wins First Place in St. Mary’s County in University Math Competition

For the fourth year in a row, a student from St. Mary’s Ryken has taken first place in St. Mary’s County in the University of Maryland High School Mathematics Competition. St. Mary’s Ryken sophomore Jennie Zhang earned first place in the contest known to students for its combination of exacting mathematics and discouragement of guessing - four points are earned for a correct answer and two points are deducted for each incorrect answer.

Jennie, of Piney Point, Md., is a member of the Science Bowl team, the Stars & Stripes Service Club and the sailing team.

The University of Maryland Mathematics Competition is open to all students enrolled in high school in Maryland and the District of Columbia and a total of 2,090 students participated this school year. “In ad-

dition to a sound knowledge of high school mathematics (up to, but not including, calculus), both parts will require a fair amount of mathematical insight and ingenuity,” according to the competition website.

Students are not allowed to use calculators on the test and needed high scores on Part I to move on to participate in Part II of the competition. Jennie was among only 233 test-takers to qualify for Part II. St. Mary’s Ryken is a college preparatory high school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers.

The rigorous and challenging course curriculum, grounded in morals and values, develops time management skills and prepares students for the demands of college course work. Approximately 99 percent of graduates go on to college. The Class of 2014 re-

St. Mary’s Ryken (SMR) senior Daniel Allen of Leonardtown, Md., has been awarded a $20,000 scholarship through the H&R Block Budget Challenge.= Daniel, along with the SMR Personal Finance Classes taught

by Mrs. Paula McGuigan, competed in the challenge both as individuals and as a class. Students used some class time, but were expected to complete activities on their own.

In this session of the challenge, there were 654 classes nationwide participating. The Period 3 personal finance class ranked 81st, and the Period 5 class was 179th.

There were more than 11,000 students who participated and Daniel finished in the top 20 overall.

The Budget Challenge is a computer simulation game that takes place online over the course of eight weeks. Students take on the role of a recent college graduate who has been working for six months and all are assigned the same job and pay check. They must pay bills – rent, insurance,

utilities, transportation, food, student loans, etc. – from that one paycheck. Students could earn bonus points by avoiding credit card and bank fees and by investing in a 401(k) savings account.

Close to real-life, the challenge would include unexpected expenses. “Every once in a while,” said Daniel, “something new would be thrown at you. One week, it said your cell phone accidentally fell into a toilet and you had to buy a new one and still stay on track with your budget.”

Daniel is considering several colleges and hasn’t settled on one just yet. He would like to major in mechanical engineering.

“All of us at St. Mary’s Ryken are proud of the accomplishments of both Daniel and the two classes in this challenge,” said teacher Paula McGuigan. “Financial literacy is important to the future success of our students, and this budget simulation gives them a realistic picture of what life will look like for them as they graduate col-

Jennie Zhang of Piney Point, a sophomore at St. Mary’s Ryken, won first place in St. Mary’s County in the 36th Annual University of Maryland High School Math Competition.

ceived offers of admission from 191 different colleges and universities and earned $12.7 million in scholarships, and over 30 percent of the class had offers totaling $100,000 or more.

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Photo courtesy of St. Mary’s Ryken St. Mary’s Ryken senior Daniel Allen received a $20,000 scholarship for successfully completing the H&R Block Budget Challenge.

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St. Mary’s Ryken is a college preparatory high school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers. Approximately 99 percent of graduates go on to college, and the Class of 2014 earned $12.7 million in scholarships.

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Obituaries Anthony Francis Holt, 48 Anthony Francis Holt, 48, of Leonardtown, Md. passed away on Jan. 10 at his home in Leonardtown, Md. Anthony was born on May 5, 1966 to the late Herbert Lee Courtney and the late Agnes Ceceil Courtney. He graduated from Chopticon High School in 1985, and immediately began working. Anthony was a very hardworking man who always took great pride in his work. Over the last 30 years Anthony had worked in housekeeping at the Patuxent Inn Hotel, St. Mary’s Hospital, and Patuxent River Naval Base. He also worked for over five years as a tree trimmer for Aspun Tree Company.

The last two years he was employed with St. Mary’s County Public Schools and Food Lion.

Anthony was a diehard Washington Redskins fan that had a heart of gold and a beautiful smile for everyone that he meet for no one was ever a stranger to him. He had a very close and loving relationship with his sister and brothers. They were always together and enjoyed spending time as a family. They had and undeniable special bond with each other.

Anthony was a very honorable person.

He stepped in as a father figure for his two nieces (Markya Courtney and Savannah Rand) after the death of his brother Mark, in 2008. He was always there for them and did whatever needed to be done. He especially loved taking them on adventurous trips to the county fair.

Anthony truly enjoyed sharing quality time during the holidays with his aunts and uncles. He especially enjoyed hanging out with his best friend at the Banks house. Anthony really adored the presence of his aunts Evangeline Holt, Dinnette Briscoe, Linda Berry, Jacqueline James, Sara Holt and Rose Holt and uncles David Holt, Robert Holt, Wayne Berry, Michael Berry and Dickie Berry.

Anthony is survived by one sister Sherlene Courtney (John) of Great Mills Md. and four brothers Herbert Wayne Courtney (Bernita) of Great Mills Md., James Mathew Courtney (Bernice) Waldolf Md., John Columbus Courtney and Joseph Alexander Courtney of Leonardtown Md. He also leaves to memory a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and many other family and friends that loved him dearly, including a loving godson Justin Butler.

His parents Herbert Lee Courtney and Agnes Ceceil Courtney, grandparents Joseph Edward and Elsie Frances Berry and John C. Holt and Carrie E. Mason Holt, and his brother Mark Darnell Courtney preceded Anthony in death.

Carl E. Lee, 83 Carl E. Lee, 88, of Hollywood, Md. passed away on Jan. 1. The son of Robert Edward Lee and Virginia Mae Ferguson Lee, was born Feb. 4, 1926 in Baltimore, Md. He graduated from Gonzaga High School in Washington, D.C. and attended the University of Detroit. He married Marceline Harrow on June 2, 1948 and they lived in Bethesda, Md. and Potomac, Md. until the 80’s when they began spending part of each year in Florida.

They moved to Alachua, Fla. in the 90’s. Carl returned to Maryland in 2012.

He is survived by his youngest daughter, Cynthia Ann Lee (Carl Turner) of Hollywood, Md., his grandson Christopher Lee Ambrose (Lisa Anckarstrom-Bohm) of Lusby, Md.

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We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Tuesdays may run in the following week’s edition. and his son-in-law, John Russell Ambrose of Gainesville, Fla. He is preceded in death by Marceline Harrow Lee (1997) and his daughter Linda Mae Lee-Ambrose (2009).

Carl served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and then owned several businesses (restaurants, dry cleaners, auto dealership). Later he worked in automotive sales and as General Manager for Cadillac dealerships. After retiring to Florida he owned Carl’s Lawn Service for 15 years until his final retirement and his return to Maryland. He was a 32 degree Mason (Scottish Rite), a Shriner, and a member of the American Legion, the Reciprocity Club (serving as President on two occasions) and several other service organizations. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Carl enjoyed boating and fishing, gardening and landscaping, working with wood, tinkering with cars, traveling, animals and his friends and family.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, Jan. 15 at Brinsfield Funeral Home starting at 5 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Lee-Ambrose Memorial Scholarship Fund at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida. Contributions to this 501 (c) (3) charitable organization’s endowed scholarship qualify for tax benefits and can be made to UF Foundation, P.O. Box 14425, Gainesville, Fla. 32604-2425.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Rose Geris White, 84 Rose Geris White, 84, of Mechanicsville, Md., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 3, at her residence.

She was born on June 24, 1930 in Arlington, Va. She was the daughter of the late John Joseph Geris and Gertrude Chaney.

Rose married her beloved husband, Archie Gruver White on April 28, 1952. Together they celebrated 53 years of marriage before his passing in October 2005. Her hobbies included pitching horseshoes, fishing, telling jokes, and spending time with her friends. She was a charter member of the Patuxent Moose Lodge #2173.

She is survived by her children, Patricia Lawler of Springfield, Va. and Robert P. White of Woodbridge, Va.; her siblings, Mary Ellen Young of Williamsburg, Va., Alice Louise Hodges of Falls Church, Va., and Alfred Lee “Dude” Geris of Mineral, Va.; five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her siblings, John Francis Geris, Evelyn Gertrude Bailey, James Edward “Buck” Geris, and Katherine E. Crowr.

Family received friends for Rose’s Life Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 8 from 10 to 11 a.m., with a Memorial Service celebrated by Pastor Tim Wilcox at 11 a.m., at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. Interment followed at Charles Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, Md. 20636.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

William Richard “Ricky” Bean, 52 William Richard “Ricky” Bean, 52, of Leonardtown, Md., passed away on Nov. 19, 2014 at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in LaPlata, Md. Born July 10, 1962, in Leonardtown, Md., he is the son of the late William Edward and Joyce Robertson Bean.

He is the brother of Linda (Duncan) Lepper and Joan Bean (Chris Axtell), and step-son of Joyce Bean. In addition to his sisters, he is survived by his niece, Lydia Lepper, nephew, Richard Lepper, and aunt, Frances Bean Titus.

He attended St Michael’s Elementary School and Great Mills High School. He took classes at the St Mary’s County Technical Center to learn the trade of welding but he was a self-taught “Master Mechanic”. At an early age, Ricky watched his father work on lawnmowers, cars, trucks and tractors. He would work for hours even past dark on a piece of machinery until he got it running. There was nothing that he could not fix.

As a child, he enjoyed building model cars, trucks and airplanes. He had a great deal of patience working with small parts. He was a walking book of knowledge when it came to knowing the names and models of any car or truck. He enjoyed going to tractor pulls and identifying the different tractors inside and out. Another favorite time was working in the fields with his father and grandfather, discing, plowing, bailing straw and stacking it in the barn. He also liked to plant a garden so he could have his own fresh garden vegetables.

In recent years, he enjoyed time with his family just sitting on the porch chatting. He could always tell a good story and he always had a story to tell not to mention a joke or two to make you laugh.

Family received friends for Ricky’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014 from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend Scott Woods on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Holy Face Catholic Church, 20408 Point Lookout Rd., Great Mills, Md. 20634. Interment will follow at Holy Face Church Cemetery, Great Mills, Md. Serving as pallbearers are Richard Lepper, Kenny Knott, Clyde Ridgell, Tommy Unkle, Jimmy Bean, and Bobby Bean.

Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, Attn: Food Pantry, 20850 Langley Rd., Lexington Park, Md. 20650 or the rescue squad in your local community.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Charles O. “Bobby” Wenk, 77 Charles O. “Bobby” Wenk, 77, of Mechanicsville, Md. passed away on Jan. 6 at his residence.

Born Feb. 22, 1937 in Spring Hill, Md., he was the son of the late Charles W. and Leona V. Ryce Wenk.

Bobby is survived by his daughters; Carrie (Robbie) Keenan and Tammy (Mickey) Long both of Mechanicsville, Md., sister

Audrey (Bob) Murphy of Strongsville, Ohio, four grandchildren; John Keenan, Ill., Brittany Wenk, Charles Keenan and Kelsey Long, and close friend for 19 years Linda Suite, in addition to his parents Bobby was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas E. Wenk.

Bobby was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County; he was an equipment operator for the State Highway Administration for 35 years retiring in 1995. He was a longtime life member of the Mechanicsville Fire Department in his younger days.

Bobby enjoyed playing softball for the Southern Maryland Rocking Chair league for Miller Highlight. He also coached the women’s softball team. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cutting grass, playing cards and watching NASCAR. His most enjoyment was the daily phone calls from his sister and brother-in-law, and spending time with family and friends.

The family recieved friends on Monday, Jan. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. in the Funeral home chapel with Reverend Dennis Gillian officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Md. Pallbearers will be; Charles Keenan, John W. Keenan, III, Billy Rice, Joey Collins, Sean O’Grady, and Ronnie Lawrence.

Honorary pallbearers will be; Candy Buckler, Mary Walsh, Neal Proctor, Jimmy Nelson, Leon Higgs, Mervin Allen, and Leon Larson.

Memorial contributions may be made to ECC Church, P.O. Box 412, Charlotte Hall, Md. 20622, Hospice of St. Mary’s’, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. and/or the American Legion 6265 Brandywine Rd., Hughesville, Md. 20637

Kay Madelon Seslar Weaver, 80 Kay Madelon Seslar Weaver, 80, of Leonardtown, Md., passed away on Jan. 5 in Washington, D.C. Born on March 27, 1934 in Jeffersonville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Avis Frauenknecht and Errette Seslar. She was preceded in death by husbands, John Oosterink, Graydon Cochrane, and Everett Weaver. Kay is survived by her children Timothy Charles Seslar of Tucker, Ga. and Bill Oosterink of Leonardtown, Md.; her daughter-in-law Stacy Oosterink, and grandchildren Christopher Seslar of Doraville, Ga.; Ashley Oosterink, Kylie Oosterink, Madelyn Oosterink , and John Bradley Oosterink of Leonardtown, Md. and one great grandson.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Keith “Pete” Seslar, and is survived by her siblings, Max Seslar of Irasburg, Vt., Annette “Tootsie” Cox of Warwick, R.I., and Carol Cannava of Mission Viejo, Calif.

Kay had many careers during her lifetime ranging from working with the Ford Motor Company’s Tournament of Thrills where she and her brother Max were a team who crashed through a wall of flames. She was also one of the first female letter carriers in Philadelphia, Pa. She drilled circuit boards during the technology boom in California and spent many hours waiting tables. She most recently worked locally as a cashier at McKay’s Food Store in Wildewood Shopping Center. Kay loved people, but more than that, she thrived on helping people. She would regularly go out of her way to help people who needed tending

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Obituaries to due to an injury or illness – not for the pay (most times she wasn’t compensated,) but because they needed to be helped.

For more than the past 10 years, she lived with her son Bill’s family in St. Mary’s County. “Grandma Kay” was always there to help around the house and often wondered why the family had such a big home when they were always too busy to stay there! Her grandchildren were truly the light of her life – she was extremely proud of everything they did, and was always the first to defend them when they needed someone on their side.

In lieu of a formal funeral, Kay wished for a simple gathering to celebrate her life.

That event was held on Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Leonard’s Grant neighborhood clubhouse between 2 to 5 p.m. Dress was casual as she would not have wanted anyone to dress formally for her. In Lieu of flowers, please feel free to contribute to either of the organizations below in Kay’s name.

Patient Access Network – They were instrumental in helping with Kay’s chemotherapy – fundraise.panfoundation.org/kayweaver ACTS – They helped with the use of medical equipment (wheelchair, walker, etc.) at no charge. ACTS -P.O. Box 54, Bushwood, Md. 20618.

Mary Theda Toney, 88 Mary Theda Toney, born on Sept. 20, 1926 to the late Leonard and Gertrude Barnes Neal, departed this life on Jan. 4. She was preceded in death by her two brothers Benedict and George “Zack” Neal, two sisters Roberta and Sarah Neal and one daughter Roberta Hawkins.

Toney spent her early years in Washington, D.C. where she attended Catholic school.

After completing her education, she found employment with the Washington Bureau of Engraving. She later returned to St. Mary’s County where she met and married Combs C. Toney. As of Jan. 1, the couple had shared 71 years of marriage.

To this union three daughters were born: Elaine, Roberta and Ernestine. The family established themselves on Hollywood Road and became a prominent and integral part of the St. Mary’s County culture.

While raising her three daughters, Toney became one of the charter members of the St. Mary’s Hospital Gray Ladies (a volunteer organization that assisted patients). She was a teaching assistant at Banneker Elementary School and a volunteer at the Leonardtown Library. Her most significant employment was with the Commission on Aging where she broadened opportunities for area senior citizens. She received a proclamation from the Board of Commissioners for St. Mary’s County, Maryland for her service in 2009 when she retired at the age of 82.

Nanny, as she was affectionately known by many, loved her family and hobbies which included traveling, watching sports (particularly football) and cooking. In addition she was an avid gardener and carved wood animal replicas. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends with a beautiful home open to all. She was a hands-on Grandmother who cared for her grandchildren and provided a safe haven for them and their friends. Nanny was an outstanding cook and had many specialties including Maryland stuffed ham, crab cakes, potato salad and fried chicken. No occasion was complete without her special dishes.

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We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Tuesdays may run in the following week’s edition.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Agnes Lucretia “Cricket” Allen, 83 Agnes Lucretia “Cricket” Allen, 83, of Hollywood, Md., formerly of Forestville, Md., died Nov. 22, 2014 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s She was born Jan. 18, 1931 in Washington, DC, to the late Albert Farr and Helen Armiger Farr. She grew up in Anacostia, an historic neighborhood in D.C. In May of 1947 she married her beloved husband, Philip Jackson Allen and eventually settled in Forestville, Md. to raise their family. Together they celebrated 26 wonderful years of marriage before his death on Feb. 19, 1973.

Cricket never met anyone without offering a warm smile or a loving hug. She loved people and people loved her from the moment they met her. She lovingly dedicated her life to motherhood, devoting her time to raising her three children and being a wonderful homemaker. She took great pleasure in helping others in her neighborhood. She cherished spending time with her family and grandchildren.

She had an enormous, kind, giving heart to not only her family but to everyone. She touched the lives of all that knew her.

She is survived by her children, John P. Allen (Rose) of Waldorf, Md., Dr. David C. Allen (Margie) of Hollywood, Md. and Linda J. Church (Jeff) of Friendship, Md., 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Family will receive friends for Cricket’s Life Celebration on Sunday, Jan. 18 from 2 p.m. till 4 p.m. at First Saints Community Church, St. Paul’s Leonardtown Campus 22550 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, Md. A prayer service will be held at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 10626 York Rd., Suite A, Cockeysville, Md. 21030 or to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, Post Office Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Joan Ann McDonald, 74 Joan Ann McDonald, 74, of Lexington Park, Md., died on Jan. 8 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 12, 1940, in Baltimore, Md., she was the daughter of the late Joe Haas and Violet Riddle Haas.

In October 2000, Joan married her long time love, the late Barry “Bear” McDonald. Joan enjoyed throwing darts, shooting pool, going to yard sales, and playing BINGO. She also enjoyed attending church and playing trivia with her friend, Chad Caldwell. She dedicated her life to helping the homeless citizens in St. Mary’s County. She had a generous heart and never met a stranger. Her greatest love was for her family, she especially loved spending time with her Joan is survived by her children; Darlene Peavy (Donald) of Jacksonville, Fla.,

Ralph Tawney (Mary) of Leonardtown, Md., James “Jimmy” Tawney of Lexington Park, Md., and Malinda Phillippi of Lexington Park, Md.; her brother, Jimmy Haas (Valley) Springfield, Va. and her sister, Ginger Cope (Bob) of Vienna, Va.; her grandchildren; Ralph Tawney, Jr., John Michael Peavy, Angel Tawney, Jimmy “LJ” Tawney, III, Robert “Bobby” Phillippi Jr., Sarah Tawney, John Phillippi, Jessica Phillippi, Jennifer “Gigi” Phillippi Scottland (Terrance), and Jullian Tawney; ten great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Barry “Bear” McDonald, and her brothers, Billy Haas and Johnny Haas.

Family will receive friends for Joan’s Memorial Service on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m., at Lexington Park United Methodist Church, 21760 Great Mills Rd., Lexington Park, Md. 20653.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box 144, Lexington Park, Md. 20653.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Master Sergeant Marie Agnes Young White, 94 Master Sergeant Marie Agnes Young White, 94, of Hillcrest Heights, Md., departed this life on Monday, Jan. 12 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Leonardtown, Md. Born Sept. 24, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Beatrice Young and stepfather, Joseph C. Somerville.

Marie loved God, her family, church, and community. She was compassionate, hard working and a role model to many.

She had a zest for life and a passion for traveling and meeting new friends. Marie also loved big family gatherings and going to the casinos.

She attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Morganza, Md. and public school in Washington, DC. She entered the US Army from New York City in February 1944, taking basic training for two months at Fort Des Moines, Iowa. Marie was then transferred to Fort Benning, Ga. Marie was discharged from the Army in March 1946.

Marie worked at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital until May 1947. Afterwards she reenlisted in the Army Air Corps (Air Force) and was stationed at Lockbourne AFB, Ohio, which was an all black outfit under the Command of Colonel B. O. Davis. She worked as a clerk in the Mess Office while also taking night courses in Business Administration at Ohio State College.

While stationed at Lockbourne AFB, Marie sponsored a group of Women in the Air Forces (WAF’s) to entertain patients at the Chillicothe Veterans Hospital on Sunday afternoons. She attended Control Tower school at Scott AFB, Ill. and returned to Ohio to work at Base Operations as a dispatcher.

When the Army Air Corps was integrated and became regular Air Force, Marie was sent to Mitchell AFB, N.Y., in August 1949, where she performed duties as Control Tower Operator. She received her first white bunk mate who was from South

Carolina and they became best friends.

They managed the children’s nursery while parents attended church services.

Marie was stationed in Pepperrell AFB, Newfoundland, May 1951, where she worked as a Chief Clerk in Group Headquarters. She was a Stroke for two years in the Regatta Race which was held August 1, every year in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

November 1952, Marie went to Frankfurt, Germany, where she worked in the I.G. Fabens Building, the only WAF assigned to the Squadron of about one hundred and fifty personnel. While in Germany she visited many friendly countries, including East Berlin, Tangier, Morocco, North Africa and London.

Marie visited Fatima in Portugal and while there had a chance to talk to the relatives of the children that saw the Blessed Virgin Mary, she went into the house where the children were born.

She went skiing in Switzerland and saw Bull Fights in Barcelona, Spain. Marie left Germany in September 1955, for Offutt AFB, Nebraska, she was selected outstanding NCO of SAC. While in Nebraska she met and married the love of her life the late Daniel White of Washington, D.C. In January 1960, Marie and Daniel were transferred to Ram stein, Germany where she took an active role in charity organizations; her favorite charity was a Special Needs Home for Elderly Ladies. Marie attended the play “Passion” at Oberammergau, Germany. She visited the Salt Mine, Hitler’s Eagle Nest in Berchtesgaden and the Concentration Camp at Dachau.

Marie visited many Churches in Rome and had an audience with Pope John Paul in Rome, Italy. Marie and Daniel returned to the states on the SS American Liner in February 1963 to Patrick AFB, Fla. There she received the AF Commendation Medal for duty in Germany. She worked in Family Services after duty hours and received her 100 hours pin. Daniel was transferred to Saigon, June 1965, and Marie came to Andrews AFB, Md. She worked in the Command Post at the Pentagon. Marie was honorably discharged from the Air Force after 24 years of service, May 1969, as a Master Sergeant.

After retiring Marie became a member of the following clubs: AFSA, AFA, American Legion, 7th CDCFC, and Greater South East Hospital Auxiliary, Hillcrest Heights DIVIC Assoc., Holy Family Sodality, Pastoral Council, Leisure Club and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 417.

Marie is preceded in death by four brothers, Louis H. Young, James Thomas Somerville, Joseph B. Somerville, and Leonard Lionel Somerville.

She leaves to cherish her memory her brothers, Joseph W. Somerville (Susie), Joseph W. Young (Cecilia), Leon Michael Somerville (Nancy); sisters, Mary F. Baker, Molly A. Weeden, Mary C. Dickerson (Joseph) and Henrietta M. Gross (Thomas).

She also leaves a niece, Pamela Nelson, three Godchildren and many other nieces, nephews, a host of cousins, and friends.

Family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, Jan. 19 for visitation at 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2210 Callaway St., Temple Hills, Md. Graveside at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cancer of Kidney Foundation.

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Deputy Involved in Five-Car Collision

By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer

A five-car crash occurred on Jan. 6 at 1:18 p.m. along southbound Route 4 in the area of Bowie Shop Road. According to a statement from police, the driver at fault for the accident was Joseph Angle, of Upper Marlboro, who was operating a 2015 Nissan Altima.

According to police, Angle switched from lane one to lane two and subsequently collided his Altima into a marked patrol car in a sideswipe type collision. Deputy Bare, of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, was operating the patrol car.

The Altima then struck the back of a 2013 Toyota Venza, which was operated

by Diane Bowles, of Huntingtown. The collision sent her vehicle into the median before coming to a stop. The Altima continued south and struck the rear bumper of a 2008 Honda Civic, which was operated by Lynn Taylor, of Prince Frederick. The contact with the Honda was extensive enough to push the Honda into the rear of a 2006 Ford van, operated by Kyle McMaster, of California, Md. The Honda came to a stop in the median against the guardrail and the Ford came to a halt in lane two.

The operators of the Toyota and Honda were transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital, where they were treated for their injuries they sustained during the collision.

The driver of Altima was transported to Washington Hospital Center, where he was admitted for his injuries. Police indicate the cause of the five-car collision was due to the driver of the Altima falling asleep behind the wheel of his car. lauren@somdpublishing.net

Lost Dog: Black Lab Mix

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Library Closing for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day All three branches will be closed on Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Celebrate Black History Month with your Library!

Janice Curtis Greene, Master Storyteller and Historical Interpreter, will be performing as Rosa Parks at the Lexington Park branch on Feb. 7 starting at 10:30 a.m.

All ages are welcome to come and relive the Civil Rights movement through the eyes and words of Rosa Parks. This program is free, and is co-sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Branch of the NAACP, Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC) and the Minority Outreach Coalition.

STEM at the Library for kids Children ages 3 to 5 years will read, experiment and create with hands-on science activities. Charlotte Hall branch will hold Magnet Science on Jan. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Registration is required and opens two weeks before the program.

Life-size Candy Land Lexington Park branch will hold a lifesize Candy Land game. Children will make a Candy Land Costume then play the game collecting prizes as they race to the finish on Jan. 26 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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January Month Long Winter Public Art Project Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Lusby) – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a community art activity! The Winter Public Art Project, which starts Saturday, Jan. 17 and runs through Jan. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. offers free admission. Each year, Annmarie invites guests to help create a community art installation in honor of a dream. This year’s project is entitled HeartFelt: A Give & Take.

Stop by Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center and create a beautifully adorned heart to place on our clothesline display. Use one of our prompts to create a heart with a positive message, or start from scratch and use your own creative ideas to embellish your work.

Choose from the varied supplies provided to make your creation—felts, yarns, glues, glitters, buttons, beads, threads and more. This is a Give & Take project: make a heart to leave for others, then take a finished heart created by a stranger to keep as a reminder that good, kind people are all around us. Stop by as often as you wish to see how the display changes as hearts are created and traded among our guests. The project will be on display through March 1 and is appropriate for all ages! For additional information please visit www.annmariegarden.org or call 410-326-4640.

Yoga Classes All Saints Episcopal Church (21569 Oakley Rd., Avenue) – Mondays 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

YOGA Classes, first time offered in the Seventh District. Instructor, Lynn Burton. Mondays 9 am (floor) and 11 am (chair). Lynn’s classes have been popular in other parts of the county for over 10 years. No experience required. The Parish Hall is newly renovated and an exciting new social and educational venue in the community. Donations are accepted to support the Hall. Call 301-769-2235 for more information.

Holiday Dreaming Art Show North End Gallery, 41652 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown — 5 to 8 p.m.

The North End Gallery will continue their show “ Holiday Dreaming” through the month of January. The busy holidays are coming to a close but you can still spend some special time at the gallery enjoying the works of art presented by the members for your consideration. For more information, visit www.northendgallery.org or call 301-475-3130.

Artists In Action Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby) January Exhibit: Artists In Action: Artists in their natural habitat—Jan. 17 through March 3 Annmarie’s spectacular Main Gallery will be transformed into artist studios, providing a serene retreat and experimental space for artists to develop new works, display and sell their work, to network with other artists, and to

share their creative process with visitors.

Come observe artists as they work in their temporary studios at the Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. Visitors can watch, learn, interact and ask questions and even in some cases, become engaged in the project. All artists have been asked to create a hands-on experience for guests. Some options include inviting guests to experiment with your materials and/or process, or to design a collaborative work of art that guests will help create. For additional information call 410-326-4640.

Thursday, Jan. 15 Lego Mania Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For kids from kindergarten to 5th grade. Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library. This month’s theme: Construction. Please register. For more information, call 410-257-2411 or visit www.calvertlibrary.info.

Friday, Jan. 16 Steak, Shrimp, & Fish Dinner Night American Legion Post 221 (21690 Colton Point Rd., Ave.) – 5 to 8 p.m.

American Legion Post 221 has a Steak, Shrimp, and Fish Dinner Night on the third Friday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to get out and meet people in the community. There are several menu items for the adults and kids to enjoy at a reasonable price. You can call 301-8844071 for further information. You can also visit our website at www.alpost221. webs.com/.

Saturday, Jan. 17 Music at the Winery Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown) – 3 to 6 p.m.

Description: David Norris will be performing live at the winery. Stop in for some warm mulled wine & stay for the great music. Admission is free. $5 for wine tasting up to 6 wines and a souvenir glass.

Artists in Action: Artists in the Natural Habitat Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 17 to March 3 Annmarie’s spectacular Main Gallery will be transformed into artist studios, providing a serene retreat and experimental space for artists to develop new works, display and sell their work, to network with other artists, and to share their creative process with visitors. Come observe artists as they work in their temporary studios at the Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center.

Visitors can watch, learn, interact and ask questions and even in some cases, become engaged in the project. All artists have been asked to create a handson experience for guests. Some options

include inviting guests to experiment with your materials and/or process, or to design a collaborative work of art that guests will help create. For additional information call 410-326-4640.

mons Island Rd., Solomons — 10:30 a.m.

Join us in the Maritime History Hall at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Free with museum admission. For more information call 410-326-2042.

National Federation of the Blind Meeting Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Rd., Charlotte Hall — 11 a.m.

The Tri-County Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind will be meeting.

Tuesday, Jan. 20

Sunday, Jan. 18 Kids Make & Take a Snowflake!

Bayside History Museum, 4025 4th Street, North Beach — 2 p.m.

Families come to spend the afternoon creating a flurry of take-home craft snowflakes, hear a snowy story and see old-time pictures of the Twin Beaches in wintertime! Ages 3+, children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 per child for supplies. Registration is required due to limited space. For more information or to register, contact baysidechildrensprograms@hotmail.com or 301-855-4028 or visit www.baysidehistorymuseum.org.

Monday, Jan. 19 Decoding Dyslexia MD, Parent Support Patuxent Presbyterian Church (2341 Kingston Creek Rd., California) – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The next meeting of the Decoding Dyslexia MD, Parent Support is Monday, Jan. 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The DD-MD business meeting is from 6 to 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Decoding Dyslexia MD is a grassroots movement driven by Maryland families concerned with the identification and access to educational interventions for students with dyslexia in Maryland public schools. DD-MD was formed to provide parent support, empower families and inform policy makers about best practices to educate and support students with language learning disabilities like dyslexia.

For more information contact Laura Schultz, DecodingdyslexiaMD@gmail. com or dyslexiasomd.weebly.com/meetings.html.

Octopus Day Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fun for all ages! Hear octopus fact talks at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., watch the octopus interact with toys, make a craft, play games and hear octopus stories. Free with museum admission. For more information, call 410-326-2042.

Bluegrass at Cracker Barrel Cracker Barrel 45315 Abell House Ln., California – 6 to 8 p.m.

A concert at Cracker Barrel featuring the Bluegrass Gospel Express.

For more information, call Jerry at 240-925-5613.

Special Black History Tours Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solo-

Flying Needles Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons — 7 to 8:45 p.m.

Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. For more information, call 410-326-5289 or visit www.calvertlibrary.info.

Wednesday, Jan. 21 Playtime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons — 10:20 to 10:50 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. For more information, call 410-326-5289 or visit www.calvertlibrary.info.

Thursday, Jan. 22 Little Minnows Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons — 10 to 11 a.m.

Ocean Animals! Octopus, otter, osprey and oyster are just a few of the animals that live in or near the ocean. Could you open a box with suction cups or stay dry without a raincoat? Let’s do some experiments to see how these animals adapt to ocean living. For children 3 – 5 years old and their caregivers. CMM members are now free: $5 for non-members. For more information, call 410-326-2042.

Friday, Jan. 23 Field Trip Elms Environmental Center (49300 St. James Church Rd., Dameron) – 7 p.m.

“Owl Prowl at the Elms” Leaders: Bob Boxwell and Margarita Rochow Come “call out” the owls at the Elms in this great Friday night family event.

Dress warmly in “quiet” clothing; event will be canceled if night is too rainy or windy. We will meet in the “hunters” parking lot to the right of the gate to the Environmental Education Center. Register for the event with Bob Boxwell 410610-5124 or Bobboxwell@hotmail.com HomeSpun CoffeeHouse Concert Christ Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico) – doors open 7 p.m.

SMTMD will sponsor a HomeSpun CoffeeHouse concert featuring the Sometime Sisters, a dynamic group delivering sweet tunes and sassy smiles, at the Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, Md, on Friday, Jan. 23. Born in the wrong decade but fond of the internet, these fine ladies

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write and perform their tunes under the influence of the way back and the thoroughly modern, all the while playing more instruments than they have hands.

They are a distinctive and eclectic treat for eyes and ears alike. They perform a mix or original tunes, old time jazz, and bawdy bluegrass. Instruments are passed among the band members including guitar, ukulele, mandolin, violin, banjo, percussion, and upright bass. Nor are they afraid of either accordion or kazoo! They feature Kris Consaul (vocals, guitar, uke, banjo, bass, banjolin), Aislin Kavaldjian (vocals, violin, mandolin, banjo, bass), Jeremy Cooney (banjo, bass, guitar) and Branden Hickman on percussion. The doors open at 7 p.m., and the music starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Refreshments are available (donation requested).

For more information and directions, go to www.smtmd.org Spaghetti Dinner All Saints Episcopal Church (21569 Oakley Rd., Ave.) – 5 p.m.

Spaghetti Dinner, Friday, Jan. 23, beginning at 5 p.m. To celebrate the newly renovated Parish Hall. Adults $13, Children 11 and under $8, children 5 and under voluntary donation. All Saints Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, Oakley Road, Avenue. The Parish Hall is newly renovated and an exciting new social and educational venue in the community.

Call 301-769-2235 for more information.

Saturday, Jan. 24

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Cost: Admission is free. $5 for wine tasting up to 6 wines and a souvenir glass.

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Swamp Candy Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

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Wolf’s Blues Jam Londontowne Pub (726 Londontowne Road, Edgewater) – 7:30 p.m.

Warren Drive Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.

DJ Dave Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

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By Haley Wood Contributing Writer Sunday, Jan. 11 at 3 p.m., the St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Leonardtown held its annual Christmas and New Year’s choral concert. The concert, titled “Ignite the Flame… Share the Light of Christ,” featured an afternoon of praise filled with “many traditional Christmas carols, liturgical hymns, and songs of praise,” according to a press release regarding the event.

The event featured three different choirs with an arrangement of age groups (the Spirit Singers, the Cross Generations and the Grateful Hearts), the St. Aloysius Praise Band and the most recent addition—handbells. The concert featured songs by individual choirs, a mix of two or three choirs, instrumental pieces, solos, and duets.

Kathy Frederick, a local elementary music teacher and the choral director for two of the three choirs represented, praised the handbells. “Our handbells actually just started in 2014, so they are quite new,” Frederick said. Later, Frederick performed a magnificent solo of her own.

Georgia Harvey, the director of music at St. Aloysius, supplied the crowd with pleasant piano tunes to accompany the many talented performers. “I do the piano; I plan all the music for all the ministry, so I coordinate all of the different parts of the music,” Harvey explained.

“Our spirit singers are our young choir, and they are ages 8 to 14, our crossgenerations are high school age… and grateful hearts are our mature voices, although none of them are mature. I mean, Kathy [Frederick] is a part of that so how can they be?” Harvey joked.

The event also featured a food drive that accepted canned foods and cash donations for the Helping Hands food bank in Mechanicsville. “Every concert we do we collect donations to take up there. They do a wonderful job to give food out to people and families that need them,” Harvey said.

More information on the St. Aloysius Catholic Church and daily masses can be found at saintaloysiuschurch.org. contributing@countytimes.net

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Shegogue, Previti, and Hart The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 17 Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.

Creole Gumbo Jazz Band The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

Trust Divided Memories Bar (2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf) – 9 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 19 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 20 DJ Spitfire Memories Bar (2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf) – 9 p.m.

Karaoke Annapolis Applebee’s (2141 General’s Highway, Annapolis) – 9 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 22 Auditions for The Newtowne Players “Picnic Three Notch Theatre (21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park) – 6 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 23 Random Impact Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 24 Karaoke California Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.

The Woven Lullabies The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 25 Entertaining the Troops with Vincent Turner North Beach Town Hall (9036 Bay Avenue, North Beach) – 2 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 26 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities

“The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber” On Sunday, Mar. 1 the Department of Aging & Human Services will sponsor a trip to Riverside Dinner Theater in Fredericksburg, Virginia to hear the signature songs of the most acclaimed musical theater composer of the past five decades. The staged concert pays tribute to the songwriter who has given us Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Starlight Express, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats, Sunset Boulevard, Aspects of Love, and Requiem. The cost is $90 per person and includes motor coach transportation, dinner and show at the theater, all tips and gratuities and snacks for the return trip. The bus departs from the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 11:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 301-4754200, ext. 1062.

Living Well with Chronic Disease Several spaces remain for the chronic disease and conditions workshop that is being planned at the Loffler Senior Activity Center, beginning Jan. 29 and continuing through Mar. 5, from 1-3:30 p.m. A minimum of 10 participants is required. This evidence-based program that was developed by Stanford University is designed to help people with chronic conditions take charge of their life by developing self-management skills, including dealing with depression and fatigue, pain management, working with health care providers and more. This particular session will be taught by Alice Allen and Shellie Graziano.

There is no charge for this class; however, a commitment to regular attendance is needed for good results. For more information or to sign up call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 by Jan. 22.

Simplify Your Life and Home in 2015 On Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the Garvey Senior Activity Center, Ariele Stromberg, owner of Control the Clutter, LLC and Professional Organizer, will teach participants how to organize and will show and demonstrate helpful storage solutions and share ideas for what to do with things to be purged. Maybe you have made the New Year’s Resolution to tackle that ever expanding food storage container cabinet, or the home office, garage or closet. During this presentation you will be given the skills you need to organize and free your life of the clutter. There is no fee for this class; however, advance sign up is required. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

LifeBio 101: An eight-week Life Story Writing Group This eight-week interactive class at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays, Jan. 27 – Mar. 17 at 10 a.m. is designed to provide a structure to introduce the power of life stories and to kick start participants’ efforts to capture memories, experiences, and values. Interesting exercises prime the pump of memories and lead to opportunities to listen and learn from each other’s life journey. No prior writing experience is necessary. This program has been used across the country in various settings including libraries, senior centers, hospitals, cancer centers, senior living communities, and churches. Participants will need to bring a spiral bound notebook to class. Cost for participation is $10.00 and

SENIOR LIVING must be paid when registering. Attendance for all class sessions is highly encouraged.

Space is limited. To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

Scrapbooking Made Easy for Beginners It’s a perfect time to get those holiday photos displayed artfully and for sentimental enjoyment for years to come. The Northern Senior Activity Center is holding a scrapbooking class for beginners on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 9 a.m. For your 8x8 book, you will receive a holiday 8x8 kit to work on so your Christmas page can be complete. It is only $5 which is due at time of signup before Friday, Jan. 16. Contact the Center with any questions at 301-475-4002, ext. 1001.

Breakfast Café at Northern Let us do the cooking and cleanup in the morning while you enjoy a great start to your day and good conversation with others. On Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 9 a.m., the breakfast café will be serving scrambled eggs, sausage, potato cake and toast. Breakfast is homemade by Ginger, and served with complimentary beverages. Cost is only $2 per person and sign-up and payment is due by 9 a.m. the day before breakfast. Please call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 with any questions.

Make Jewelry with Sue Sue Peters will be at the Loffler Senior Activity Center to teach the art of making jewelry on Wednesdays Jan. 28 - Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. Learn to do chain mail, memory wire bracelets and bead stringing. The cost is $15 for this series and includes all supplies needed to make and keep your lovely, handmade jewelry. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 for more information or to sign up.

Love Day at Loffler Tickets are now available for the annual Love Day party on Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ticket cost is a $9 suggested donation and includes live music by Rearview Mirror, a luncheon featuring stuffed shells with meat sauce, door prizes, raffles, dancing and more.

Pick up your tickets at the Loffler Senior Activity Center any time between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Monday – Friday. Please note we are not able to schedule a snow day for this event so if inclement weather closes the center on that day, your money or check will be returned to you. Questions? Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 for more information.

The Golden Years If you are 50 years or older and would like to learn about the variety of fitness, educational and social programs specifically designed for you, attend the “Golden Years – 50+” presentation on Jan. 16 at the Governmental Center, Potomac Building in Room 14 at 9:30 a.m. Start taking advantage of the county’s three senior activity centers, fitness classes, luncheons, friendships and other programs offered by the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services! For more information and to register call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652 • Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.

Jeremiah Herbert, Pt. II

By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Arietta (Latimer) Herbert died between 1850 and 1853 and Jeremiah took his third wife whose name was Julianna (her surname is said to be Sinclair or St. Clair). By Julianna there were two daughters, Mary Emma (Aug. 30, 1854-Nov. 15, 1951) who married Lewis Briscoe Stone Nov. 18, 1870 and Mary Matilda (1860-Jan. 12, 1936) who married first, John William Farrell Nov. 19, 1879, second, James Ware about 1886, and third, John Baptist Norris by 1920.

Between 1860 and 1867, Jeremiah was living in St. Mary’s County. The May 4, 1867 edition of the Baltimore Sun reported: “The dwelling, kitchen and meat house on Lower Grampian, on St. Clement’s Bay, by Chaptico district, were destroyed by fire on Tuesday night of last week. The property belonged to Jere Herbert, of the same district, and were occupied by Benjamin F. [should be H.] Swann, who lost almost all his household and kitchen furniture all his meat and groceries, (illegible), nearly everything he owned in the world.”

Julianna died Dec. 3, 1872 and is buried at Sacred Heart Church in Bushwood. Jeremiah lost no time in acquiring his fourth wife, Mary M. Springstein of Baltimore, on June 10, 1873. Mary was deceased prior to 1875 when Jeremiah married his fifth and final wife, Maria Martha Philomena (Smith) Crane, widow of John Abell Crane, on Feb. 2, 1875 at St. Ignatius RCC, St. Inigoes. This last marriage would endure for just a little over eight months

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as Jeremiah died at St. Inigoes on Oct. 5, 1875. Maria remained a widow until her death on June 5, 1906.

Throughout his life, Jeremiah Herbert had acquired and sold hundreds of acres of land, both in Charles County and in St. Mary’s County. With no will, the estate was left in a mess and everything associated with it would not be resolved until the mid-1880s. His personal estate was depleted by debts.

The only property that appears to have not been subject to the court cases, etc., were two lots in Allen’s Fresh that Jeremiah and third wife, Julianna gave to Jeremiah’s grandson, Richard Thomas Payne (son of his daughter, Jane who married Richard Payne, Jr.) in 1870. Richard Thomas Payne was born in St. Mary’s County on Oct. 10, 1862. He moved to Washington, D.C. about 1884 where he became a police officer. He married Maria Colton, daughter of Richard Colton and Sarah Lucille Herbert, of St. Mary’s County.

4/18/1902, Washington Post: “Death of Policeman R. T. Payne. After an illness of nearly two months, Richard T. Payne, a second-class private of the Metropolitan police department, died at his home, at 44 E street, northwest, late yesterday afternoon. He was connected with the department for 12 years, and served the entire time in the sixth precinct. He was 36 years old. He leaves a wife and three children. Death was caused by kidney disease. No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral.” Richard and Maria are buried in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Washington.

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I miss having my little frame shop and gallery in Leonardtown sometimes. It wasn’t too often that I would leave my shop to run errands because naturally that would always be the time someone would call and say, “I just stopped by and you weren’t there.” You might have a day with no customers, but if you leave that is when someone is bound to stop by or an order will be delivered. It was wonderful having a business in a fairly small town. I liked being in “Uptown Leonardtown” as it is called because it was just as easy to get to the grocery stores and banks as it was to get to all the shops and services in “Downtown Leonardtown”.

Last week, I had some tests done at the hospital, and my husband and I decided to go to the BTB Coffee Bar and Speakeasy on Fenwick Street. We sat with our yummy specialty coffees in the back behind the faux bookcase door. It was nice just to sit companionably and see that everybody from students getting their afternoon jolt to business people having meetings, and friends chatting with their heads close together were utilizing the space. My husband and I thought the back bar/café area was very cozy and made a mental note to come back for an evening there.

We ended up having an opportunity to do so a few nights later, and were blown away by the appetizer of steak and mushroom sliders and arugula we tried and also with the bread pudding. If you want some unusual cocktails – this is one of the places to go. Don’t forget to wear your Fedora for half-price cocktails and to call ahead for the special speakeasy password for the night. I have written or mentioned about most all of the other wonderful restaurants in Leonardtown at one time or another, so this is mainly to spotlight a place (a coffee shop from the outside) that holds a surprise inside.

And if you are looking for another unexpected surprise on Fenwick Street, then you don’t have to go further than right next door to the coffee shop to David’s Flowers and Gifts. The name does not do justice as to what David has created, re-imagined, and re-purposed inside his busy shop. You think you are walking into a normal one long room of a flower shop, and then you find that besides this room being filled to brimming with amazing things, that there is a whole other room to the left filled with antiques, collectibles, and David’s own beautifully re-

and other items. His imagination knows no bounds. His creations spill out from the beautiful window display out onto the sidewalk. I just want my readers to know of this hidden gem on Fenwick Street. It used to be when I got a chance to run errands downtown that my regular stops would be the coffee shop and next door to David’s just to feel like I entered a fantasy world. It was so nice to feel that way again. And…that my husband bought me a small, gold antique frame with raised, carved rabbits and flora that I will use for our guest/bunny room to hold guest room essential information. Actually, neither my husband, nor David could pry the bunny frame from my hands. It had to be bought or I was never leaving David’s shop.

Now that I am “retired” I can spend time in the wonderful shops of Leonardtown without rushing. If you haven’t taken the time to explore our local, treasure-filled shops then Fenwick Street and the surrounding streets are a great place to start. Work your way up one side of Fenwick Street starting at the coffee shop for a little high-test energy, David’s Flowers, then for an extended tour of the artwork and creations at North End Gallery. If you walk around the bank corner you can visit Taz McWilliams’s at Caught my eye, and then towards Opal Fine Art Gallery, and then back down through Fuzzy Farmer’s, Jeanne’s Flower’s and gifts (also a lovely, magical place). a stop in to Café Des Artistes, and an extended time in Joe Orlando’s Fenwick Street Books for always interesting conversation and literary finds, and then end up at Quality Street Kitchen and Catering for unusual gadgets or a cooking class. I must put in a special word on the steak and cheese subs at Big Larry’s Comic Book Café for another unexpected pleasure. There, now that is a whole day planned to perfection and there are so many more places to visit…I better get started now.

To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys. wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann

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A stranger has moved into your house.

You’re not sure what to do about it.

He raids your fridge, takes command of your television, hogs the bathroom, and leaves a mess everywhere. Sometimes, she cries for no apparent reason and other times, she erects a wall of silence.

Thing is, you knew this stranger once… then (s)he became a teenager. But read “The Teenage Brain” by Frances E. Jensen, M.D. with Amy Ellis Nutt, and you’ll welcome this familiar newcomer.

“What were you thinking?”

If you’re the parent of a teen, those four words probably exit your lips at least once a day. Teenagers are widely known for their impulsivity, mood swings, and irrationality – but why is that so?

Blame it on what’s between their ears, says Dr. Frances Jensen.

Teenagers surely look like adults.

Their physical bodies can do everything adult bodies can do, but their brains are in a particular state of flux with vulnerabilities, strengths and weaknesses that are unique to this period of life. Teens are a “work in progress,” and what happens in their lives during this time really does matter.

Take, for instance, the fabled teen hormone issue. The truth is that teen hormone levels aren’t much different than that of their slightly older counterparts; the contrast is in how teen brains react to those hormones. Furthermore, connections aren’t finished establishing in teenage noggins, so certain brainparts may have trouble communicating and thought processes could be differently-based – which explains reckless behavior, emotionality, and difficulty

with concentration. Stress (and what high schooler isn’t stressed?) only exacerbates the situation.

The good news is that teenage brains are suited for learning, if the right amount of sleep at the right time is included in the plan. Parents should be vigilant about addictive substances (including electronics), since they have a unique effect on teen brains. Also, despite that gender equality is a hot topic, boys and girls really do differ in their domes.

To help smooth this child-to-adult transition, be proactive in your teen’s life. Don’t be afraid to embarrass him with your vigilance. Be tolerant of her mistakes and choose your battles wisely.

Remember: this, too, shall pass.

Does this largely sound like common sense parenting?

Yes, I thought so, too, but “The Teenage Brain” does hold some surprises.

Authors Frances E. Jensen, M.D. and Amy Ellis Nutt offer the usual information that veteran parents probably already know or sense, but I was glad to see that they also touch upon subjects that many parenting books miss.

Chapters on various kinds of substance abuse, eating disorders, mental health, electronic media, and sports concussions mix nicely with gentle advice that always bears repeating; add in results from scientific research and you’ve got a readable guide that you’ll appreciate if you’ve got a twelve-to-twenty-four-yearold around.

Astute readers may have a number of questions left unanswered but most, I think, will find this book to be very helpful. For every parent, guardian, or teacher, “The Teenage Brain” proves that your adolescent isn’t so strange after all.

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