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Sheriff: Churches Must Plan for Mass Shootings By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

As mass shootings become more common, Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron warned dozens of church leaders Tuesday that they must have a plan of action to deal with an armed assailant. Cameron said police are constantly training to respond quickly to what has become known as an active shooter but he admitted that events like the shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas are over in two to three minutes. That means there are likely to be many dead or wounded when the police arrive to find the shooter if they have not already committed suicide, he said. “I tell our officers that when the bell rings you’d better be ready to go,” Cameron said to the gathering at Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Mary’s City. “You’re going to go in, find the threat and eliminate it.” Perhaps the most painful lesson learned from the shooting in Sutherland Springs, where 26 church members lost their lives to a lone, deranged gunman, was that no one thought it would happen there. “Complaceny kills,” Cameron said. “It doesn’t allow you to prepare.” The meeting between the church leaders and law enforcement was kept secret with limited notice to the media for a reason, Cameron said, because active shooters are drawn to target rich environments. “We are a target rich environment,” he said to the packed sanctuary at Trinity Episcopal. “It makes me angry when that’s the world we live in. “There’s absolutely no place that’s immune.” To prepare for an active shooter, church leadership had to make a plan of action that rested on the options of running, hiding or fighting off the active shooter with improvised weapons. Evacuating the area was the best option, law officers said, with hiding and fighting

less desirable. Capt. Steve Hall told church leaders their overall security plan should include which staff members are responsible in such events and what parts of a church building could be used as safe rooms. Evacuation routes in the church and being able to identify them were also critical to a solid security plan. When it came to fending off an active shooter, victims should look to anything they could to fight with. “We’re not advocating guns but I’m not saying it’s a bad idea,” Hall said. “Improvised weapons work, too.” Hall said one local church developed a layered security plan where members were in the parking lot during church services to look out for any potential threats before they gained entry to the interior of the building. This was often counter-intuitive for church members, as they came to worship in peace and tranquility and eschew the cares of the outside world. “That just doesn’t jive with the change of view we have to have now,” Hall said. Cameron said one critical component of church security was to heed the intuition that something was suspicious or potentially dangerous before a tragedy occurred. It was important to not deny that bad things could happen anywhere. “Our intuition, it’s a powerful thing,” Cameron said. Larry Crabtree, senior pastor at SAYSF Bible Church in Lexington Park, said he asked police officers who attend his church to remain armed, even in plain clothes. “I ask them if they bring their weapon to church and some of them aren’t bringing it,” Crbatree said at the gathering. “They’re people… and sometimes they want to leave the gun behind. “But I tell them, ‘ Do me a favor and bring your weapon to church.’” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Commissioners Mull Impact Fee Report By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

The impact fee the county government should be charging for new construction and development projects is $10,241, according to a task force report mandated by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and presented to them at their Tuesday meeting. The report’s recommendation is still less than half of the possible increase to $25,000 per project impact fee the commissioners were considering earlier this year when they were seeking a middle way to increase the fee to match the rising cost of services but not make it so high as to squelch development. The task force came up with a calculation that put the total impact fee at $21,705 but that was reduced by $8,465 to account for the debt incurred on county government construction projects and then again by $2,999 which is the same amount as the county’s transfer tax. The report stated that these reductions prevented duplicating property taxes and transfer taxes, which had already been collected.

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The report also recommended a tiered impact fee plan based on the square footage of the building to be constructed. Under the new plan, a building up to 1,199 square feet would be charged 80 percent of the fee, a building between 1,200 to 2,399 square feet would be charged 90 percent of the recommended impact fee and all buildings above 2,400 square feet would pay 100 percent. The report stated the tier approach encouraged building of smaller workforce and senior housing units; smaller units had less of an impact on infrastructure such as roads and schools. The report also recommended a phase-in of the higher fees over a fiveyear period, rising steadily to the final $10,241 fee. Commissioners seemed pleased with the options in the report and said it should go to a public hearing before they made their final decision. “This is a better approach, it’s more gradual,” Commissioner Mike Hewitt said of the plan. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Comptroller Warns of W-2 Scam to Get Employee Data, Tax Information The IRS is warning business, payroll and human resource communities about a growing W-2 email scam by which criminals are gaining access to W-2s and other sensitive tax information that employers have about their employees. During National Tax Security Awareness Week this week, the IRS has been partnering with state tax agencies – including the Maryland Comptroller’s Office and tax industry stakeholders – to remind people about the importance of data protection. W-2 scams put workers at risk for tax-related identity theft. The IRS recommends that all employers educate employees about this scheme, especially those in human resources and payroll departments. These employees are usually the first targets. Here are five warning signs about the scam: The thief poses as a company executive, school official or other leader in the organization. Scam emails often start with a simple greeting. It can be something like, “Hey, you in today?”

The crook sends an email to an employee with payroll access and requests a list of all employees and their Forms W-2. The thief may even specify the format in which they want the information. Thieves use many different subject lines and use words like “review,” “manual review” or “request.” In some cases, the thief may send a follow up email asking for a wire transfer. Because payroll officials believe they are corresponding with an executive, it may take weeks for someone to realize a data theft occurred. Criminals usually try to use the information quickly, sometimes filing fraudulent tax returns within a day or two. This scam is such a threat that a special IRS reporting process has been set up. If you think you were a victim of this scam, visit IRS.gov to find out how to report it. From Barbara Sauers, Maryland Comptroller’s Office

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State MVA, Social Services Faulted by State Audits

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Dual state audits have found serious deficiencies in some of the operations of both the Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Administration

(MVA) and the Social Services Administration, which is overseen by the Department of Human Services. Specifically, the report from the Office of Legislative Audits shows that while the MVA policed itself in finding that it issued 270 fraudulent and federally non-compliant drivers licenses or identification cards, based on counterfeit documents at one branch over a six month period, it did not expand its investigation to all of its branches. Moreover, MVA did not change or alter its internal procedures to ensure such problems did not arise again. The report noted that Maryland law allowed MVA to issue federally non-compliant products to people who did not have the right to live in the United States as long as they had filed a state income tax return. The audit stated that further investigation into fraudulently obtained products such as licenses was warranted. “The MVA takes the issue of fraud very seriously,” the MVA stated in a response to the audit. “The… MVA already identified and immediately took administrative action against the employees who did not follow the required procedures of ensuring the customer had an appointment, which

enforces a unique comptroller number.” A similar audit aimed at the Social Services Administration found that it had not instituted proper quality assurance programs to monitor child welfare programs were being administered properly by local social services branches. The audit found that oversight was either insufficient or non-existent for areas such as foster care placement records, medical and dental exams for foster children, school attendance, child abuse and neglect investigations and others. The audit also delved into many other deficiencies. In its response to the audit, the Social Services Administration stated it agreed with some of its assessments but disagreed with the report on the whole. “DHS is not in agreement with either OLA’s overall conclusion that SSA had no established a comprehensive quality assurance program to ensure that child welfare programs were being properly administered by the [local social services departments] or with OLA’s rating of unsatisfactory for accountability and compliance,” the statement reads. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Business Park Returns To Planning Commission By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

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A project proposed near the intersection of Route 5 and Great Mills Road is returning to the county’s planning commission Dec. 11. The new name for the project is J.F. Taylor Engineering and Integration Facility but it first came before the planning commission as Cecil’s Mill Business Park. The new concept site plan up for approval by the planning commission consists of a 28,736 square-foot, two-story office building including a one-story assembly warehouse that is 54,000 square feet in size. The project was delayed when mistakes were found in the zoning map

pertaining to the property on which the project would be built; the developer also left off the project to deal with other business concerns but planned to revisit it. The family-owned company works closely with the defense industry, particularly in avionics, flight testing and unmanned systems. The property is nearly 25 acres in size and the original plans for the project included a residential development. The nearby residents, already weary of heavy traffic and long delays at the intersection of Great Mills Road and Route 5, have expressed opposition to the project because they believe it will further exacerbate traffic jams. guyleonard@countytimes.net

County Officials to Join 2017 MACo Winter Conference Exploring partnerships across every level of government and the private sector … that’s the goal of the 2017 Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Winter Conference. The conference is expected to attract over 500 attendees interested in working together for the residents of Maryland. The conference takes place December 6 – 8 at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge, Maryland. The conference’s theme, “The Power of Partnership,” focuses on intergovernmental cooperation and ways counties can partner with entities in the public and private sectors to achieve the best results for its citizens. Attendees will learn this and more during 28-educational break-out sessions, general sessions, meetings and briefings at the 3-day event. Representing St. Mary’s County Government at the conference are Commissioner President, and Legislative Committee member Randy Guy. He will moderate a panel entitled Basics of Risk Management. Commissioners Tom Jarboe (1st District) and MACo Legislative Committee member Mike Hewitt (2nd District) will also attend the conference. County Administrator Dr. Rebecca Bridgett, Public Works and

Transportation director John Deatrick and Public Information Officer Tony Jones will also attend the conference. County elected officials, legislators and other representatives from Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City gather in Dorchester County, Maryland, for the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Winter Conference. The goal of the event is to provide county decisionmakers and other participants with tools for more effective leadership and a clearer perspective on the issues which will be addressed during the upcoming Maryland General Assembly Session. The ultimate result of attendance is more effective and efficient county government. “The conference’s theme ‘The Power of Partnerships’ is a goal we are striving to achieve here in St. Mary’s County,” said Commissioner Randy Guy. “There are a number of initiatives on our wish list but in order to accomplish them we may need to consider public-private partnerships. So what we are able to take away from the MACo conference will help us in our future decision making.” From St. Mary’s County PIO

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St. Mary’s County Sherriff’s Crime Report Suspects Sought in Liquor Store Robbery On December 5, 2017, at approximately 7:38 PM, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Centre Liquors, located at 40955 Merchants Lane, (Leonardtown Center), in Leonardtown, for a reported robbery. An employee at the establishment advised two African American males wearing ski masks entered the store, brandished a handgun, demanded and assaulted the employee. Lmoney, Both suspects then fled the area on the victim suffered minor inIfoot; jury from the assault and was transSported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for treatment. T This investigation is being conby the Criminal InvestigaItinued tions Division. Anyone with inforabout this incident is asked Nmation to contact Detective Melissa Hulse Gat (301) 475-4200 extension *1996 or by email at Melissa.Hulse@stPmarysmd.com. Citizens may also reanonymous and contact Crime Rmain Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a to “TIP239” plus their message to Itip “CRIMES” (274637).

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Maryland State Police have taken over the investigation of a savage beating of a student at Leonardtown High School Nov. 27 apparently at the hands of three other students. A video of the assault has surfaced of two males attacking another at the school, knocking the victim to the ground and kicking, stomping and punching him repeatedly. Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said the school resource officer normally stationed at the school was not there during the assault and that state troopers were the first responders to the 911 call. Cameron said he had seen the video of the assault. “It’s pretty disgusting,” he said of the attack. Det. Sgt. Jeff Linger of the Leonardtown State Police barrack, said the situation is still somewhat unclear as

to what caused the attack but he said the student pictured in the video being attacked might have instigated the incident. All four students involved in the attack have been charged with assault and disrupting school activities; one of the students, an 18-year-old, has been charged as an adult. “All of them are technically victims and suspects,” Linger said. “Video doesn’t reveal everything.” Superintendent Scott Smith spoke to the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County about the incident at their Tuesday meeting and said that the harshest penalties afforded under the school system’s student code of conduct were likely to be doled out to those involved. “That’s a shocking video,” Smith said. “You really can’t believe that those are our students.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

State Police Receive Grant to Fight Opioid Abuse U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-MD) have announced $288,445 in federal funding to help state and local authorities fight the ongoing heroin and opioid epidemic. The funds – issued by U.S. Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office – will go to the Maryland State Police to support their efforts investigating unlawful activities related to the distribution of prescription opioids and heroin. “The prescription opioid and heroin epidemic is a public health crisis that hurts every state in our country, and every part of Maryland. Some rural parts of our state have the highest per capita rates of heroin and opioid drug use in the United States,” said Senator Cardin. “Facing this challenge head-on means supporting our state’s law enforcement with every tool and every resource they need. This federal investment in the Maryland State Police represents a commitment to that, and I’ll keep fighting to ensure the federal government remains an active partner in Maryland’s fight to combat opioid abuse.” “Too many families in Maryland

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The generosity that is a hallmark of this community helped the College of Southern Maryland Foundation raise nearly $120,000 for student scholarships and programs on #GivingTuesday, Nov. 28. “What’s especially gratifying about this year’s Giving Tuesday is the overwhelming support for the college expressed both by the community and by the college’s staff and faculty,” said CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy. “We are so grateful to all who gave on Giving Tuesday and to those who have given in the past. These gifts help our students achieve their dreams.” During the 24-hour online event, 366 donors gave $119,673 in the spirit of #GivingTuesday, an international day focused on philanthropy and giving to others that follows Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. The college had hoped to see at least 300 unique donors during this year’s event. That goal was surpassed, and the donations which ranged from just a few dollars to the Salta family’s $15,000 matching donation added up to more than a 70 percent increase over last year’s giving. Last year, the CSM Foundation raised $70,177 through 271 unique donors through the online event. On #GivingTuesday, representatives from student government and scholarship recipients staffed “thank-you stations” at three of the CSM campuses — in La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick. The students helped donors, answered questions, composed thank-you cards and gave out candy, doughnuts and coffee. Camille DeJesus, 19, of Bryans Road, treasurer for La Plata’s Student Association, was stationed at the La Plata Cam-

pus, where she sat in front of her laptop, repetitively refreshing the screen to watch the donation page as the number of donors and the amount of donations grew with each click. “It’s really fun to see,” she said, as she observed the general scholarship fund was a popular designation for donors, as well as STEM programs, and many faculty members were giving in response to the college president’s challenge. Murphy had made an initial gift of $1,000 and then challenged all employees to join her in making an impact, saying she would donate $1 above and beyond her gift for every CSM employee who participated on Nov. 28. Altogether, 115 CSM employees participated in the challenge. DeJesus also donated to a variety of scholarship funds during the event. “As a scholarship recipient myself, I wanted to return the kindness given to me back to scholarships for other students,” she said. “Even if I did not donate a lot of money, I wanted to at least give something to show how thankful I am for having so many scholarship opportunities here … I appreciate the great effort that the CSM Foundation puts forward for the students.” At the Leonardtown Campus, members of the student association had voted to help with the #GivingTuesday event. Carly Pollock, 20, of Leonardtown, president of the Leonardtown Campus student government, said it was an easy vote. “We decided we want to give back,” she said, adding that many students rely on scholarship assistance and student government wanted to be advocates for those students. From CSM

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Schools IT Project Moving Ahead By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County approved a school system plan on Tuesday that would solve the longterm problem of housing their information technology operation and staff at a reduced cost. Schools Superintendent Scott Smith told the commissioners that, after some revision, the project to demolish the old Bethune building which housed the IT operations in the 7th District and move IT personnel and operations into leased space could be done for about $2 million. The Bethune building was deemed too old to handle the growing IT operation for the school system and its age was considered a potential health hazard to employees there. The plan, according to the school system, is to house IT staff, equipment and work areas at leased office space near

Board of Education headquarters on Moakley Street and at the Department of Student Services (DSS) on Route 5. There are no additions planned for the DSS building but 2,700 square feet will be added to a warehouse on the property for storage of parts and other supplies. The original plan was to have a 12,000 square-foot addition to the warehouse, according to county capital construction plan documents. The modifications to the DSS buildings are set to cost $1.5 million, while demolishing the old Bethune building is tabulated at $598,462. The entire cost of $2 million for the project is $367,203 less than the allocation in the fiscal 2018 that was approved on Nov. 14, according to school system documents. The project as originally funded would have cost $3.26 million. guyleonard@countytimes.net

BB&T Sponsors Bookbag to Briefcase Program St. Mary’s College of Maryland recognizes BB&T and Regional President Chris Holt ‘86 for supporting the College’s Bookbag to Briefcase program as the title sponsor for the 2017-18 academic year. The Bookbag to Briefcase program, formed several years ago, is designed to connect St. Mary’s College students with industry experts in small group settings. “This program has a lasting impact on our students as they develop into professionals,” said Kate Shirey, director of career development at St. Mary’s College. “We thank BB&T for supporting the Bookbag to Briefcase program, making it possible to provide students with access to financial literacy education, online learning opportunities through the BB&T Financial Foundations platform, and professional networking sessions.” Bookbag to Briefcase was re-imagined this year, moving away from a three-day conference format to a yearlong program that provides TED Talkstyle workshops, alumni panel discussions, and networking opportunities that are open to all students. The program also provides professional development discussions on topics including financial literacy, personal budgeting and establishing credit, understanding insurance policy language, and steps to job success.

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Holt explained at a recent financial literacy workshop at the College that part of BB&T’s corporate philosophy is to support its community by providing financial literacy education. “At the end of the day, a business is a reflection of its community’s strength. So we believe it’s our responsibility to invest in that strength,” he said. BB&T is one of the largest financial services holding companies in the U.S. with $220.3 billion in assets and market capitalization of $37.0 billion as of Sept. 30, 2017. Building on a long tradition of excellence in community banking, BB&T offers a wide range of financial services including retail and commercial banking, investments, insurance, wealth management, asset management, mortgage, corporate banking, capital markets and specialized lending. Based in Winston-Salem, N.C., BB&T operates over 2,100 financial centers in 15 states and Washington, D.C. A Fortune 500 company, BB&T is consistently recognized for outstanding client service by Greenwich Associates for small business and middle market banking. More information about BB&T and its full line of products and services is available at BBT.com. From Michael Bruckler, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

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Annual Delta Waterfowl Fundraiser Dinner

Hundreds of sportsmen and sportswomen attended the annual Delta Waterfowl fundraiser dinner at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Dec. 2 to support the group’s mission of preserving waterfowl and hunting lands for future generations.

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Ladies Auxiliary Donates to Veterans Home

Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Association (LA FRA) Unit 93 annual donation to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home (CHVH) again this year included an annual NetFlix account, 10 dolls for Doll Therapy program, 12 blankets for the dolls, $200 cash for Bingo prizes and a certificate for an outing to Tuba Christmas concert followed by dinner at Cracker Barrel covered

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Elected leaders, including U.S. Rep Steny Hoyer and members of the county commissioner board, join family of former state senator J. Frank Raley as a portion of Route 235 was dedicated to his memory. Raley was elected back in the early 1960s on a reform ticket to modernize and bring new opportunities to St. Mary’s County. Among other issues, Raley boldly opposed slot machines in the county decades ago, which cost him politically.

U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer joined members of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, the state delegation to Annapolis and board members of the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum to dedicate the completion of renovations to the museum’s secondary buildings. The renovated building holds more exhibits on the history of naval aviation as well as air combat simulators.

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at a given time. As state delegates and county commissioners changed,” Cudmore said. Commissioner Todd Morgan was quick to point “I think there may be savings,” Hewitt said. prepared to discuss and debate bills to be sent to Annapolis next year several political observers out that the bill the commissioners were asking the “With the hurricanes the nation has had to deal had predicted another scrape over a $24.6 million delegation to support and put forward in Annapo- with, building supplies have gone up [in cost] bond authorization bill to fund a plethora of coun- lis did not require the county to borrow that entire dramatically.” ty construction projects. amount. Trying to bide time on moving ahead on some of Aside from a few probing questions and com“The authority is just that, authority,” the Dis- the county’s capital projects might help save monments it did not materialize. trict 4 commissioner said. “We don’t go out and ey, Hewitt said, in waiting for costs to go down It was a much different situation than last year, frivolously borrow against that authority.” and labor availability to go up. when the delegation had attempted to place conDelegate Morgan also said he was concerned “We’re all competing for the same resources,” ditions on a similar bond bill that threatened to that bond money was sometimes spent on projects Hewitt said. derail funding, and the political process in An- other than what they were originally intended. Projects that have been delayed in the county’s napolis, for key projects in St. Mary’s until a last Commissioner Tom Jarboe said he would be capital improvement program (CIP) include a new minute negotiation defused the situation. happy to have bond money affixed to certain proj- site for the Advanced Life Support Unit facility as This year the delegation had a more measured ects throughout their building cycle but it would well as connections of FDR Boulevard. approach to analyzing the ComThe county has also had to reduce missioners of St. Mary’s County the scope of projects such as the requests. new Leonardtown Library and GarThe bill would authorize the counvey Senior Center to make it more “The authority is just that, authority. We don’t go out ty commissioners to borrow money affordable. for projects ranging from completing “We’ve had to reduce that project and frivolously borrow against that authority.” the jail renovation in Leonardtown by about 2,250 square feet,” Hewitt to funding the new library and sesaid. nior center projects. During the Dec. 5 hearing, Sena- Commissioner Todd Morgan The day after the meeting, Comtor Steve Waugh signaled the delmissioner Mike Hewitt said a greategation’s willingness to work more er level of prior cooperation beclosely with the commissioners. tween the two parties led to a much “We’re not a barrier there [in Ansmoother discussion at the Dec. 5 joint meeting at cost more. napolis] to slow you down,” Waugh said. the commissioners chambers in Leonardtown. “That was much appreciated,” Hewitt said in a “We’d need more bonding authority for that,” “We’ve provided a lot more info in advance,” Jarboe said in a later interview, adding that un- later interview about Waugh’s statement. Hewitt said. “And that gave us the opportunity to der the current situation, commissioners could be In the end, Jarboe said, both groups were comhave more dialogue back and forth.” flexible in spending money on projects that were ing to a greater understanding of each other but During the meeting Del. Matt Morgan noted that ready to go. what really mattered to voters was their ability to despite what had been planned, the final price tag Jarboe also said that relations between the two get things done despite any conflicts. for capital projects always seemed to be a moving groups were improving and that while the delega“There’s been education for both sides,” Jarboe target. tion did not emphatically support the bond bill said. “But in the final analysis the voters don’t “It’s hard to tell exactly what these projects they did not deride it either. care whether the delegation and commissioners are costing,” the District 29 A delegate said. “I “They didn’t mention anything against it,” Jar- like each other. couldn’t tell you what that jail costs at this point.” boe said. “My assumption is that it should go for“All they want is to have things happen. They Jeanett Cudmore, the county’s chief financial ward without issue.” want things done.” officer, said the price of the jail project shifted Hewitt said he believed the county might not with state funding . have to borrow the full $24 million if they were guyleonard@countytimes.net “The state funding changed, so the project assiduous about which projects they borrowed for

From left, Del. Jerry Clark, Del. Matt Morgan, Del. Deb Rey and Sen. Steve Waugh.

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

Dolores Ruth Sorli

Dolores Ruth Sorli, 83, of Hollywood, MD passed with peace and grace November 29, 2017. Dolores was born in Jamaica, NY on September 7, 1934 to the late Adolf Sterbenz and Anna Marie Mille Sterbenz. Dolores graduated from St. John’s University while working in Manhattan. She earned her Bachelor’s degrees in Business and Education and was a dedicated teacher in the Comsewogue School District in New York for over 30 years. A person of faith, Dolores enjoyed serving as a religious educator for St. Louis de Montfort Roman Catholic Church in Sound Beach, NY where she also contributed as a vocal-

ist, organist and Eucharistic minister. Dolores loved spending time with family and friends whether it was listening to music (in particular 50’s and military bands), traveling for vacations or attending her grandchildren’s music concerts. Dolores followed in her father’s footsteps as an avid NY Mets fan and enjoyed watching her kids and grandkids play ball. Dolores’ children and grandchildren were the pride and joy of her life. Family and friends will miss her delicious cooking, but her memory will never be forgotten. Dolores was predeceased in death by her husband Ralph Sorli and beloved son Scott Sorli. She is survived by her sons: Joel Sorli (Jane Hall) of Hollywood, MD and Jonathan Sorli (Mariana Rengifo-Sorli) of White Plains, MD; grandchildren: Brandon Sorli, Brittany Sorli and Mia Sorli; sister: CarolAnn Ellis of Leon, NY; niece, Adrienne Kelly; nephews: Lee and Christopher Ellis; and many extended family and friends. Family will receive friends on Thursday, December 7, 2017 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with a Memorial

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Mass celebrated by Reverend Raymond Schmidt at 11:00 a.m., at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, 43927 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, 43950 St. Johns Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 or Hospice House of Charles County, 2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD 20603. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Katherine Ann Drury

Katherine Ann Drury, 76, of Baltimore, MD passed away November 7, 2017 at her home. She was born on May 24, 1941 in

Leonardtown, MD to the late Thomas Foley Drury and Florence Irene Small Drury. Katherine was born and raised in St. Mary’s County. She enjoyed tenpin bowling with a group of friends for many years. She also enjoyed spending time with friends and family attending church, shopping, and dining out. She was a loyal fan of Coke, McDonald’s cheeseburgers and strawberry milkshakes. For many years she would vacation at the beach in Ocean City during the summer and in Florida in the winter. She also enjoyed a vacation to Disney World and a cruise to the Caribbean. Katherine is survived by her sister, Sharon Owens of California, MD, her niece Lisa Clarke of Lothian, MD, three grandnieces and 2 grandnephews and many friends at The ARC of Baltimore. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Thomas Foley Drury, Jr. and her niece, Laura Sartwell. Funeral services will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

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Gary Louis McGraw

Gary Louis McGraw, “Mack”, 65, of Lexington Park, MD formerly from Maine passed away on October 31, 2017 in Lexington Park, MD. Born on October 2, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA. He was the son of the late Margaret Evans McGraw and Howard Randal McGraw. He was the loving husband of Catherine McGraw whom he married on September 8, 1972 in Philadelphia, PA. Gary is survived by his sons; George Michael (Lisa) of VA, Gray Louis, McGraw, Jr. (Kristen) of FL, 5 grandchildren; Joseph Louis, Kelsey, Braeden, Ryan, and Ramsey. Siblings; Randal McGraw, and Margie Bailie. Gary graduated from Olney High School in 1970 and moved from Maine to St. Mary’s County, MD on October, 1993. He joined the U.S. Navy and attended boot camp at RTC Great Lakes from July to October 1970. From November through April 1971, he attended Aviation Machinists Mate (Jet) “A: School and Basic Helicopter “C” School in Memphis, Tennessee. He was stationed at Ht-8, NAS Ellyson Field, Pensacola, Florida from April 1971 to March 1972. In March 1972, he was part of the commissioning crew of HT-18 transferring to NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Florida. There he served as an H-1 “Huey” Plane Captain and as a Maintenance Controller. Attached to VP-30, NAS Patuxent River, Maryland as a student in 1974. He arrived at VP-10 in NAS Brunswick Maine

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as a P-3B(D) power plants mechanic. While there, he made three deployments to NAS Bermuda and NS Rota, Spain. In December 1977 he was transferred to NAS Brunswick where he worked in the AIMD complete engine repair (CER) shop and at the Organizational Maintenance Department (OMD) repairing UH-1N Rescue Helicopters and C-1A cargo planes. In January 1981 through January 1984 he was assigned to VP44 NAS Brunswick Maine as a P-3C UII power plants mechanic and as a Quality Assurance representative. While there he made two deployments to NS Rota, Spain/NAF Lajes, Azores and to NAS Bermuda. In March 1984 to May 1985, he was assigned to VT-19, NAS Meridian Mississippi as a T-2C Quality Assurance Representative. In May 1985 through July 1987 he was assigned to CTW-1, NAS Meridian, Mississippi where he was a member of the Wing Contracts Monitoring Team on a civilian T-2C maintenance contract. During this tour he was initiated and promoted to Chief Petty Officer in September 1985. In August 1987, he reported to VP-44 until its disestablishment in May 1991. While there, he made two deployments to NS Rota, Spain/NAF Lajes, Azores and NAS Keflavik, Iceland. In November 1990, he was promoted to Senior Chief Petty Officer. While there he served as Airframes/Corrosion Control shop chief, maintenance, control supervisor and as the commands hazardous waste/ material coordinator. In May 1991 to June 1993, he was assigned to VP-8, NAS Brunswick Maine. While there he deployed to NS Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico in support of UNITAS and JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) 4 COUNTER-NARCOTICS OPERATIONS. He served as the aircraft division chief, command hazardous waste/material coordinator and as Maintenance Chief. From July to September 1993 he was assigned as

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a student at the Navy detachment at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma for training on the E-6A Mercury. Senior Chief McGraw transferred to Force Warfare in September, 1993 where he was assigned as Quality Assurance Supervisor, Maintenance Material Chief Petty Officer and VP Maintenance Division Officer. While serving in the United States Navy he earned the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal Times 4, Navy Good Conduct times 6, Battle “E: Times 2, Southwest Asia Service Medal Times 2, Meritorious Unit Commendation times 2, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon times 6, Coast Guard Special Operations Ribbon, and Joint Meritorious Award. After retiring from active duty in 1996, Gary went to work as an Engineer Tech for the U.S. Navy and retired in September, 2017. Gary belonged to the Andrew Chapel Hill Mason Lodge, and was Past Master Mason, member of Barbershop quartet and Civil War Reenactor. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, Eagles football, and family.

Margaret T. Purcell

Margaret T. Purcell, 82, of Drayden, MD died on October 31, 2017 at her residence. Born on June 7, 1935 in Luna Louisiana. Margaret was the daughter of the Edward and Ella Tisdale. She was the loving wife of the late George F. Purcell whom she married in West Monroe, Louisiana on August 4, 1956, and who preceded her in death on April 26, 2012. Margaret is survived by her daughters; Patricia Wince (Donnie) of Valley Lee, MD, Gail Wood (Ron) of Hollywood, MD, grandchildren include; Dale Wince of Compton, Jay Wince of Middle River, MD, and Meaghan Wince of Valley Lee, MD, step grandchild; Natalie Wood of Mechanicsville, MD and great grandson Ashton Wince of Compton, MD. Mrs. Purcell is also survived by her sister Mae Bailey. She was preceded in death by her siblings; Thelma Dell, Jese Tisdale, David Tisdale, James Tisdale, Bertie Foster. Margaret graduated from North Western University in Louisiana with a nursing degree and moved to St. Mary’s County, MD in 1956. She began working at St. Mary’s Hospital

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and was employed for 29 years at St. Mary’s County Health Department as a community health nurse. Mrs. Purcell was a member of the Leonardtown Vol. Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary for several years. Margaret’s greatest love was to spend time with her husband, family, grandchildren and friends. She enjoyed fishing, traveling, gardening and reading. Contributions may be made to the Second Dist. Vol. Fire Department and Rescue Squad P.O. Box 1 Valley Lee, MD 20692 and St. George Island United Methodist Church 16271 Thomas Road Piney Point, MD 20674

Delores Fay DeHart

Delores Fay DeHart, 76, of Colonial Beach, Virginia passed away on November 20, 2017 in Colonial Beach, Virginia. Delores was born on November 22, 1940 to Ernest Guy McClanahan, and Zora Belle Estep. She was a Pre-Pack Produce Worker for Safeway until her retirement in 1974 after 20 years of service. Delores enjoyed crafting, making floral arrangements and buying jewelry. Delores is survived by her sons, Alfred DeHart (Deborah) and Ricky DeHart (Tonya). Also surviving are her brothers, Douglas McClanahan and David McClanahan, her sister, Phillis Mercilliott, 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 3 greatgreat grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents, her son, Steven DeHart, her daughter, Tammy F. Cox, her brothers, Ernest McClanahan, Jr., Maxen McClanahan and Charles McClanahan and her sister, Evelyn Windsor. Family and friends will be received on Friday, December 8, 2017 from 5 to 8PM with Prayers at 7PM at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, Maryland 20622. A Graveside Service will be 10AM on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 3221 Mattawoman Beantown Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Delores’ name may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Spencer Schultz ‘20 - Photo Credit: Bill Wood

By Nairem Moran St. Mary’s College of Maryland

St. Mary’s College of Maryland basketball team lost Dec. 2 to Marymount as first-year forward Spencer Schulz scored 24 points. The Basics • Score: St. Mary’s 66, Marymount 75 • Records: St. Mary’s (1-5, 0-2 CAC), Marymount (3-3, 2-0 CAC) • Location: St. Mary’s City, Md. – O’Brien Athletics & Recreation Center Arena • The Short Story: Sophomore forward Spencer Schultz (Clear Spring, Md./Clear Spring) poured in a game- and seasonbest 24 points but his efforts fell short as the St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s basketball team lost their fifth straight Saturday afternoon. The Seahawks gave up an 11-point halftime lead in falling 75-66 to Marymount (Va.) University in their Capital Athletic Conference home-opener. How It Happened • St. Mary’s came out red-hot and boasted a 14-3 lead at 16:50 with a combined 10 points from Schultz (6) and first-year forward Kevin Makle (Finksburg, Md./ Randallstown) while the Saints went 1-of-3 from the field with four turnovers. • The Seahawks stretched their lead to 12 twice at 14:47 and 13:49 before Marymount worked its way back into the game, pulling within five four times with the last time coming at 2:41 behind a pair of free throws by Taiga Walker. • Schultz scored four of the first half’s final six points to give St. Mary’s a 39-28 halftime advantage. He led all players at the break with 18 points on 8-of-11

shooting as well as five rebounds. The Saints responded well in the second half, opening up with a 13-1 run to claim their first lead of the game, 41-40, at 15:25. • A three-point play by Makle at 14:50 was the final Seahawk lead of the game as Marymount rolled out to a 62-52 advantage at 5:18 behind an 18-7 run fueled by five points each from Kiran Durant and Walker. • St. Mary’s continued to battle but would get no closer than six at 1:26 as sophomore guard Matt Ayoub (Fairfax, Va./W.T. Woodson) knocked down three free throws and again at 1:00 and 0:34 as senior wing Chris Craft, Jr. (Waldorf, Md./Westlake) went 3-of-4 from the line. • The Seahawks also committed 11 turnovers over the final 20 minutes which led to 13 points for Marymount. Inside the Box Score • St. Mary’s outworked the Saints in the paint, 44-32, but was shut down on the perimeter, making only 1-of-11 three-point attempts. • Schultz shot 10-of-15 from the field and went 4-of-7 at the line to notch his game- and season-best 24 points. He also added eight rebounds and matched his seasonbest of three steals, which he set at Penn State Altoona. • Senior guard Ochae Bynum (Waldorf, Md./North Point) finished with 10 points and two assists while Makle chipped in eight boards and seven points. • Brandon Rogers paced Marymount in its third win in a row with a career-high 24 points, including post 18 in the second half, while Dimitri Rucker hauled in a game-best 13 caroms. •

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Seahawk Signs Pro Soccer Contract

Nicholas Tait ‘17 signs pro soccer contract

By Nairem Moran St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Nicholas Tait, St. Mary’s College Class of ‘17 (Silver Spring, Md./Sandy Spring Friends School) is going pro. The former Seahawk men’s soccer forward has signed a rookie professional contract with the Baltimore Blast of the Eastern Division of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL). The Blast has won the MASL Championship nine times, including claiming the professional indoor soccer titles in 2016 and 2017. The team plays their home games at SECU Arena on the campus of Towson University in Towson. Tait, an environmental studies major and double minor in history and Spanish, left his mark all over the St. Mary’s men’s soccer record book. He completed his career fourth all-time in game-winning goals (9) and fifth in points (88), goals (33), and assists (22). Tait is also tied for first in games played (74), games started (73),

and leaves as the record holder in minutes played with 5,715. As a senior, the 6-2 midfielder led the Capital Athletic Conference with six game-winning goals, ranking him 14th in Division III in the same category. He was tied for second in the conference with a team-high 11 goals as well as being third in the CAC with a team-best 26 points. Tait also led the team with four assists. He finished his Seahawk career as a two-time NSCAA Division III Men’s All-South Atlantic Region Second Team selection and four-time All-CAC pick, including three straight first team nods. Tait was also the 2015 CAC Player of the Year as well as the St. Mary’s Male Athlete of the Year in 2016 and 2017. A two-year team captain, he excelled off the pitch as well as Tait landed on the CAC All-Academic Team his last two season. nmoran@smcm.edu

Deer Hunters Enjoy Season Opener Hunters reported harvesting 13,514 deer on the opening weekend of the 2017 Maryland firearm season, the state’s most popular hunting season. The total includes 6,242 antlered and 7,272 antlerless deer, with sika deer comprising 201 of the antlered and 188 of the antlerless totals. Overall opening weekend totals in Calvert were 201 and in St. Mary’s 306 Hunters in Region A – mainly western Maryland – reported harvesting 1,401 deer for the weekend, up significantly from last year’s harvest of 1,111. In Region B, the antlered deer harvest decreased from 5,074 last year to 4,841 this year and the antlerless harvest decreased from 7,386 to 7,272. Deer hunters harvested 3,389 deer (1,369 antlered, 2,020 antlerless) Sunday.

Hunting is permitted on select Sundays in 20 counties and has become increasingly popular with hunters across the state. Frederick County once again led the Sunday harvest with 342 deer taken. The harvest was nearly the same as last year’s official total of 13,571 deer for the same period. Junior hunters also took advantage of good November hunting weather and reported taking 2,462 deer during the Junior Deer Hunt Days. The harvest was nearly identical to last year’s official harvest of 2,444. These young hunters registered 1,500 antlered and 962 antlerless deer. The two-week deer firearm season runs through Dec. 9. From MD DNR.

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Lofﬂer Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658 Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101

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Medstar Medicare Choice Leaving St. Mary’s County

In 2015, Medstar Choice, a Medicare Advantage plan began offering coverage to St. Mary’s County Medicare beneficiaries as an alternate to receiving benefits from the traditional Medicare program. Effective Jan. 1, 2018, these policies will no longer be offered in St. Mary’s and those who are currently enrolled will be automatically enrolled back into the traditional Medicare Part A & B program. At this time it is not known if another company will offer a Medicare Advantage plan in our area. This change does not affect anyone enrolled in the Medstar Family Choice Medicaid program. It is important that individuals affected by this loss of coverage seek out enrollment into a Medicare Part D prescription plan and possibly a Medicare Medigap policy as well. Anyone who needs assistance reviewing their options may call the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services at 301-475-4200, ext. *1050, to schedule an appointment.

Holiday Greenery Wreath

Just in time for the holidays, make your own lovely and classic fresh wreath. The Northern Senior Activity Center will have Holiday Greenery Wreath class on Monday, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m.-noon. All materials are provided including the 18 inch form, large decorative ribbon and assorted evergreens such as Magnolia, Cypress and more. The $25 fee includes instruction and all materials. Space is limited; payment is due at sign up.

To sign up and pay for this class in advance, please visit the front desk. For availability, call 301-475-4200, ext. *3101. Wine Cork Reindeer Ornaments What better way to celebrate the holidays than to make an adorable reindeer ornament out of wine corks at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. This is a perfect gift for the wine connoisseur! The cost for the class is $2. Call the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 to sign up.

Christmas Movie at Loffler

Treat yourself to a break from the holiday rush- enjoy some sweet and salty kettle corn and an ice cold drink while watching the beloved Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed on Thursday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. Since the movie runs for over 2 hours, we will pause it at 11:30 for lunch and will resume at noon. Seating is limited, reserve yours by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658 or stop by the reception desk at Loffler. Also, when you sign up, let us know if you would like us to reserve a lunch for you. On the menu that day is applesauce w/cinnamon, pork roast, gravy, whipped sweet potatoes, California blend veggies, whole wheat dinner roll and pudding. There is no cost for the movie and treats, but lunch is $6 for anyone under 60 and by donation for those 60 or older.

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Library Holiday Closings

All three branches of the St. Mary’s County Library will be closed on Sunday, December 24 and Monday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. All branches will be open for regular business hours on Tuesday, December 26.

Charlotte Hall Library will hold two Bingo for Kids events on Tuesday, December 26. Bingo for kids ages 3 – 6 will be held from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Bingo for kids ages 7 – 10 will be held from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Try your luck in our kid-friendly version of Bingo. Match letters, numbers, and symbols to win fun prizes! Siblings welcome, registration required and opens two weeks before each event on www.stmalib.org.

Senior Matters

The popular discussion and study group will be held the first and third Thursdays each month from 12:301:30 p.m. at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Come join a group that discusses issues and concerns that are important to you. Designed like a focus group, facilitator Lynn Perry will guide discussions for balanced input and topic progression. Some meetings have set topics that encourage you to bring a relevant article or item while others will be more open with conversations developing from group feedback. Come be part of the conversation. SENIORS matter and what’s on your mind does too… Senior Matters. For more information about the program, please call 301475-4200, ext. * 3103.

Chair & Seated Yoga at Northern

The Northern Senior Activity Center offers Chair and Seated Yoga on alternating Fridays and Wednesdays. Both classes use modified yoga positions which incorporate a chair prominently for ease and stability. The Friday class uses the chair for seated and standing poses and has a relaxation period on the floor. The Wednesday class is seated with limited standing and no floor positions. This month we have 2 Wednesday classes and 3 Friday classes. Try your first class for free. To continue, classes are available with a fitness card purchase of $30 for 10 sessions. For more information about the program, please call 301-475-4200, ext. * 3103.

Noon Year’s Eve Party!

It’s a Noon Year’s Eve Party! Leonardtown library will hold Noon Year’s Eve on Wednesday, December 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Charlotte Hall library will hold Noon Year’s Eve on Friday, December 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All the fun of a new year’s party for our young friends with early bed times! Count down to a happy NOON year with songs, crafts, and awesome activities.

Gift Donations Needed for Christmas Gift Bingo

Every year the Loffler Senior Activity Center offers a special day of Bingo in which Christmas Gift items are the prizes. We have a full house of 50 players and are looking for donations of gifts for our prize table. Donations should be new items, not shopworn or expired foodstuffs, but items that are suitable for gift-giving. They should not be gift-wrapped. Donations can be dropped off at the Loffler Senior Activity Center Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., now through Dec. 12. If you have questions call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658.

Daytime Social Club for Singles

The Garvey Senior Activity Center is offering a new singles social club on Mondays at 3-4:30 p.m. According to the U.S. Census, more and more American seniors live alone. Unfortunately, living alone can lead to feelings of depression and social isolation. However, meeting new people and getting involved and participating in enjoyable activities greatly improves quality of life. This group is senior lead and intended for those over the age of 50 who are single. The focus of the group depends on the interests of the members; however, some activities might include playing games and cards, holiday celebrations, dining out at area restaurants, etc. To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.

Minecraft Challenge

Lexington Park Library will hold Minecraft Challenge on Friday, December 29 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Can you think on your feet, team up, use creativity, and complete the challenge? Come play Minecraft with us and find out! Must be able to use a mouse and keyboard commands, and be familiar with how to play Minecraft (we will not use the tutorial). Ages 8-11. Registration opens 2 weeks before the program.

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‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ By Dick Myers Editor

This weekend is the final chance to enjoy the Twin Beach Players presentation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The Twin Beach Players are now in their 19th season. The play is directed by Rachel Cruz, who is also vice president of the community theater organization. The cast of the Christmas Carol features dozens of local actors and actresses in colorful costumes.

Performances will be Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club, 902 Dayton Avenue, North Beach, MD. Tickets are $15 general admission or $12 for seniors, military and students. To purchase tickers, go to: https://twinbeachplayers.org/ dickmyers@countytimes.net

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Governance by Gaslight In the 1940’s movie Gaslight, a seemingly-devoted husband torments his trusting wife with a series of strange and frightening incidents. She doesn’t know he’s behind the incidents, which lead her to question everything she knows, and even her own sanity. He does it to deflect attention from crimes he’s committed. Over the years since, gaslighting has come to represent an effort by one person to shift the ground under another person, typically with bad intentions: to use lies and deceit to make the other person feel (and appear) increasingly unstable. Psychologists, self-help gurus and averageJoes point to gaslighting as a particularly damaging—and malevolent—way to make someone feel insane. Welcome to Gaslight Central: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This means an unending stream of denial of what is abundantly clear, even in the face of incontrovertible proof: a videotape from Access Hollywood in which the president is heard making appalling comments about women, followed by an apology for doing so, followed months later by denials that the video is of the president at all.

It means indefensible behaviors defended as normal: verbal attacks on Gold Star families; cruelly mimicking the movements and voice of a person with disabilities; saying certain women aren’t attractive enough to sexually assault. It means projecting one’s own bad behaviors and intentions and insecurities on others: Crooked Hillary and Lyin’ Ted Cruz and Lil Marco Rubio. And, it also means praising anyone who is supportive or admiring, no matter their own flaws or history of, oh, I don’t know, murdering their enemies, for instance: Vladimir Putin, white supremacists, Nazis. And then, when they aren’t so supportive or admiring or cooperative anymore— the FBI, say, or the entire U.S. intelligence community—it means painting them as crazy or hacks or “haters and fools” or “in tatters.” Meanwhile, the House and Senate, who have obviously taken lessons in gaslighting themselves, make statements encouraging voters to elect into the Senate a man accused by multiple, credible women of sexually assaulting teenaged girls, while simultaneously saying they’d be appalled at having to work side-by-side with Al Franken. If you’re feeling a little crazy lately, there’s a

reason for it; we’ve fallen down the rabbit hole, and up is down, while wrong is right. Posting and praising videos of fascist, extremist hate groups and poking the nuclear bear are suddenly presented as good political strategies, and anything you don’t agree with is “fake news,” and any man accused of inappropriate sexual behavior is out of a job…unless that man is the president. That’s all before breakfast, carried out on early morning tweets into a world that once made some sort of sense. Someday, if there’s a future—if a man who can’t keep his twitchy little fingers from tweeting is able to keep them off the nuclear button—we’ll have to come up with a name for this upside-down time. I’m putting in my recommendation now: the Gaslight Years. May they be brief, and may we all survive with our sanity—and our country—intact. I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net if you have comments or questions about the column.

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The Burroughs Brothers, Part II December 23, 1924: H. R. 1664. Georgianna M. Burroughs, aged 91 years, whose post office address is Hollywood, St. Mary’s Co., Md., is the widow of Joseph F. M. Burroughs, late sergeant, Company H, 106 th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, from August 11, 1862 to July 12, 1865, who was not a pensioner, and who died January 19, 1888. He was married to this claimant November 18, 1876. She is now pensioned as his widow at $30 a month under certificate number 374275. Medical evidence shows that she is helpless and requires constant aid and attendance of another person because of infirmities of age and anchylosed hip joint; is confined to bed and invalid chair. She has $800 in the bank, but no other means nor income except 3 1/2 per cent interest on the $800 and her pension. It is recommended that her pension be increased to $50 a month. (Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws--the name of Georgianna M. Burroughs, widow of Joseph F. M. Burroughs, late of Company H, 106 th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of $50 per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Handwritten letter from Mary Clara Leach, dated April 8, 1926, 4014 Edmondson Ave., Baltimore to

Hubert Work, Secretary, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.: Dear Sir, I have to inform you that my aunt, Mrs. Georgeanna M. Burroughs of Hollywood, St. Mary’s Co., Md., died on the 7th inst. She was the widow of Joseph F. M. Burroughs, Sergt., Co. H, 106 Reg., Ill. Infantry and was a pensioner under certificate #374.275. I do not know the system in such matters, but if it is necessary to return the certificate to that department, you can command me at the affixed address. Very Respectfully, (Miss) Mary Clara Leach. (Mary Clara Leach was the daughter of John H. Leach and his first wife, Dena Bideke, a native of North Carolina). April 24, 1926, St. Mary’s Beacon: Mrs. Georgeanna Burroughs died on the 7th instant, at the residence of Mrs. Joseph E. Mattingly of Hillville. She was 93 years old and the widow of the late Joseph F. Marion Burroughs and daughter of the late John and Mary Johnson Leach of the 6th District. Georgianna is buried at St. John’s in Hollywood. The other brother, Chapman Burroughs, was born June 6, 1843. In 1861. At the age of 18 he fled to Norfolk, Virginia where he enlisted on June 5 for one year as a private in John D. Myrick’s Co. (Baltimore Artillery) then a part of the Virginia Volunteers. He was appointed Corporal on August 19, 1861; reduced to rank on November 6 (sick in quarters); and then deserted January 2, 1862 from Craney Island.

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“Flipping, Flopping, now Circling”

Sleep time is always an endurance test for me. If you remember, it used to be I just had to live with my husband’s flipping and flopping in the bed. My husband does not sleep peacefully quiet next to me; when he switches from side to side through the night, he flips and flops like an alligator in a death roll who thinks the pillow is his prey. There is the loud flip, then a growl of pain because his shoulders are hurting, and a loud hummmppfff as he settles, and gets the second, “between the arms” pillow in place. He keeps wanting to get a queen-sized bed, so we will have more room in our standard Country Lakes split foyer, size of a linen closet bedroom. I keep holding out on keeping our king-sized bed for the reasons listed above, and also for the times my husband has also been a “flinger” besides a flipper and a flopper. There have been times he has flung an arm over and smacked me right in the eye or across the chest, of course causing me to wake up abruptly and say in a sweet, soft bedroom voice, “What the HECK are you doing?!” even though I realize he is not awake. The other night, in the middle of the night, he nudged my pillow, and said, “Someone’s at the door.” It was on one of those Super moon nights where outside it was like daytime all night. A night I am sure not to sleep. What he heard was the twenty feral cats roaming our neighborhood that have decided that our deck off the bedroom is a great place to practice all their “Cats, Dancing With the Stars” dance moves with all the accompanying flips and the howls of encouragement. Crazy things happen on full moons anyway, especially to my husband who is completely ruled by its forces and normally spends the evening and through the night in a hyperactive, aggravating, 14 year old mind set. He normally has a mischievous adolescent male personality, but on full moon nights everyone in his family, and me, better beware of pranks and agitation. Believe me, they are

long nights. So, where does the circling come in? Now, we have added Mindy the Hound to the bed mix. Two months ago, after my husband was seeing how hard it was for me to get any sleep at all out of my regular three or four hours (Thank God for concealing makeup) since Mindy would get me up an additional 3 or 4 times in addition to my overheating and bathroom breaks, he tapped the bed one night for her to hop up. I came into the room, and it took a half hour for my mouth to close from shock. This from the man who said there would never be a dog in our bed. Mindy stayed in bed that whole night and never got up once, even if I did. She didn’t even get up with me in the early morning like I like, she stayed on the bed all snugged up against my husband’s 250 degree back. Realizing this could help my sleep, my husband started letting Mindy come in the bed every night. I have slept a bit better that’s for sure, but now we realize there are some new issues that come with a dog in the bed. We forgot about the circling thing that dogs do. I think the first night she was so shocked and happy that she never moved. She fooled us. Probably 4 or more times a night, Mindy does her circling thing in ever closer circles to one of us and circles until she is tight and snug against some area of one of us. When she get to hot, then she like to lay horizontal between us and stretch out her long-legged 50 pound body and push her legs against us. My husband and I are thus forced closer and closer to the edge of the bed, until, I finally with a sigh of resignation just get up and go lay on the living room couch. Yes, this solution has worked perfectly, everything is back to normal, I have come in a complete circle…yup, back to the couch. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your ideas or comments to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on Facebook.

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St. Cecilia Church

47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429 St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 301-862-4600 Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Saturday Sunday: 8:00 am Weekday (M-F): 7:30 am Confessions: 3-4 pm Saturday www.stceciliaparish.com

EPISCOPAL CHURCH Christ Episcopal Church King & Queen Parish founded 1692 25390 Maddox Road | Chaptico, MD 20621

www.cckqp.net

301-884-3451

Sunday Worship 7:45am Holy Eucharist, Rite I 11:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Organ & Choir

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PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

Victory Baptist Church 29855 Eldorado Farm rd CharlottE hall, md 20659

301-884-8503

21800 N. Shangri-La Dr. # 8 Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-866-5772 Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.

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21800 N. Shangri-La Dr. # 8 Church Services Lexington Park, Sunday MD 20653 f�� Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m. 301-866-5772 Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Pastor James L. Bell, Sr. Tuesday 21800 N. Shangri-La Dr. # 8 Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-866-5772 Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.

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ANGLICAN CATHOLIC

St. Anne’s Church Meeting at Dent Memorial Chapel Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall Sundays - 10:00 am - Holy Eucharist Traditional Anglican Worship

“First Millennium Faith for a Third Millennium World” (301)934-6873

Evening Prayer 6:30 p.m. Pastoral Teaching 7:00 p.m.

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METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Hollywood United Methodist Church Tuesday Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m. Evening Prayer Dean 6:30 p.m. 24422 Mervell Rd • Hollywood, MD 20636 Pastoral Teaching 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. 301-373-2500 Katie Paul, Pastor Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Sunday School for all ages 6:30 9:45 a.m. p.m. Evening Prayer All of our services are traditional. Pastoral Teaching Child care is provided. 7:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Youth Group Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available

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