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Aquaculture Leases Proving Successful Despite Conflicts
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
As disputes continue between holders of oyster aquaculture plots and land owners who say they run afoul of their property rights to an undisturbed view shed, a report to the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County shows that the county’s man-made oyster beds
are contributing to a growing harvest. Karl Roscher, director of the Aquaculture and Industry Enhancement Program with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), said St. Mary’s County oyster leases produced almost onethird of all oysters harvested from aquaculture. Roscher’s report showed that over the last three years, St. Mary’s oyster lease-holders harvested 52,188 bushels of oysters with a “dockside”
value of about $4.3 million. Roscher added that St. Mary’s 97 aquaculture leases made it the No. 2 in the state for man-made oyster farming habitats. Only Dorchester County was greater with one more lease. St. Mary’s County was third in the state for under-
water acreage of oyster beds at 879.52 acres. The main controversy locally stems from the kinds of aquaculture leases; they are divided between traditional submerged leases on the bottom of rivers and streams and the more visible water column lease. The water column lease uses cages or other apparatus to grow the oysters either partially submerged or on the surface of a waterway. In St. Mary’s about 75 percent of the leases are submerged while the remainder are water column leases. Some property owners have complained the more visible of the leases are floating off their property were placed there with little to no warning from DNR. Roscher said the law authorizing aquaculture said a lease could not come within 50 feet of the shoreline without a landowner’s permission. Commissioner Tom Jarboe noted that the cost to lease acreage underwater was relatively cheap compared to paying property taxes on land, despite a $300 application fee. He said property owners who wanted to avoid having aquaculture operations pop up near them could take advantage of those low prices by buying them up first. “If I invest in waterfront property the next thing I’m doing is getting a bottom lease,” Jarboe said. “I don’t want cages showing up in my back yard, either.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
Planners OK New Second District Facility
By Dick Myers Editor
The St. Mary’s County Planning Commission on Feb. 26 unanimously approved the controversial new Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad facility in Valley Lee. The controversy is largely over the cost to the community of a proposed increased fire and rescue tax for 2nd and 9th election districts, the company’s first due area. The issue of the tax increase was raised only tangentially. When time came for public comment only two people testified and one of them spoke for the need for the new facility. The second speaker, neighbor Emily Evans, expressed concerns about runoff into the headwaters of Herring Creek, which comes precariously close to her home. The new 27,216 -square-foot building would be constricted on the volunteer company’s 13.51-acre property
at the intersection of Route 249 (Piney Point Road) and Drayden Road. Current entrance to their existing facility is off Drayden Road. That entrance would remain and there would also be an entrance and exit on Piney Point Road. Equipment would exit onto Piney Point Road for calls, according to department spokesman Mike Roberts. The planners were told that the existing building would remain and would be used for community meetings and functions, such as their regular breakfasts. There is no banquet space in the new facility, although there is a meeting room planned that could be used for small gatherings. The spaces in the new building, apart from bays for the vehicles, are offices and training rooms, Roberts said. Currently, emergency helicopters park in the field across from the existing building off Drayden Road. The new facility proposes a helipad on the company site. That aspect of the plan, however, will need to be addressed later because, according to the staff report, it is “not a
permitted use nor an accessory use in the VMX zone” that the property is zoned. Commission alternate member Caroline King questioned the need for the helipad. The members were told that when helicopters land on the driveway across the street they overhang into the farm field, creating the possibility of a fire or updraft. Ron Brenner, who lives less than a mile away and has flying experience, testified as to the need for a safer helipad. The issue of the storm-water runoff concern addressed by Evans was discussed. The project’s consulting engineer Jim Gotsch of Soltesz assured the commission that storm-water would be retained on the property through a series of bioretention facilities. Second District Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad is the only combined emergency company in the county. It was started in 1951 as McKay’s Beach Volunteer Fire Department and became Second District in 1959. They moved into their existing building in 1961. Roberts said the height and width of the vehicle bays fall short of existing vehicle design ad requirements. The St. Mary’s County Board of County Commissioners will decide about the fire and rescue tax increases during their upcoming budget deliberations. dickmyers@countytimes.net
Artist’s rendering of the new Second District Volunteer Fire and Rescue building as seen from Piney Point Road.
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Calvert Attorney Gets Month-Long Suspension In short, the state appeals court ruled that Donnelly had filed a complaint for partition of property against one of his partners in the partnership, The Court of Appeals has suspended the law li- known as Solomons One, and assigned the property cense of a Solomons-based lawyer for his actions rights to a trust, of which he was the trustee. while acting as legal counsel for a limited liability He also failed to provide the complaint and ascompany, of which he was also a member. signment of contract rights to members who had The court’s decision puts Vernon Charles Don- a majority stake in the partnership, among other nelly out of the practice of law for 30 days from violations of the rules of professional conduct for the day the opinion was filed, according to court lawyers in Maryland, the court ruled. documents stated, which was Feb. 15. The courts ruling also stated Donnelly had “no prior history of disciplinary action” and “in a lapse of judgement” took actions that the rest of the company did not approve. The state’s Attorney Grievance Commission filed a complaint against Donnelly in March of 2016 MARCH 9TH,10TH, & 11TH Donnelly was one of FRIDAY 3 - 7 six people who formed SATURDAY 9 - 5 the Solomons One, LLC, whose stated objective SUNDAY 10 - 3 was to buy and develop a piece of property along BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND the Patuxent River. 2990 PARKERS CREEK ROAD The company owned PORT REPUBLIC, MD. 20676 70 percent of the interest 443-532-5981 OPEN 2ND WEEKEND OF EVERY MONTH By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
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in the property, while one of its partners, Christine McNelis, owned a 30 percent share. The object was to build a pier over the Patuxent River, the court’s ruling stated, but the application was rejected by both the state and Calvert County. The partnership considered suing the state and the county and as the litigation over the rights to build the pier progressed, Donnelly drafted an assignment of contract rights, with Donnelly as trustee. This changed the fee arrangement in the original attorney-client agreement; only two members of the partnership signed the assignment of contract rights document newly promulgated by Donnelly. Further, Donnelly filed a complaint against McNelis for partition of the property jointly owned by the partnership and McNelis. The Solomons One majority stake-holding members revoke their agreement and discharged Donnelly as counsel; though the lawyer continued to act as the partnership’s lawyer in the pier rights litigation case against the state and the county. Donnelly contended that while he was dismissed at general counsel, the attorney-client agreement “independently authorized” him to continue with the rights litigation case, which was eventually successful. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The die is now cast for the upcoming primary elections in June with races heating up in the State Senate and House of Delegates contests. Sen. Steve Waugh is facing two opponents in the GOP primary race in Jack Bailey, a former Natural Resources police officer and St. Mary’s County resiand Daniel Geary of L dent Leonardtown. I Waugh is from Lusby; his district covers all of St. S Mary’s and a portion of Dist. 29 Senate Candidate Jack Bailey T Calvert. Whoever wins the priI mary race for District 29 One of them will face Democrat TimSenator, they will face Thomas Brewer, othy Ridgell in the general election. N a Democrat, from Great Mills in the Commissioner Mike Hewitt in Diselection. trict 2 has a free run in the primary G general In the House of Delegates races, Diselection but will face either AnnMarie trict 29A incumbent Del. Matt Morgan P is running Abell or Rose Frederick who are facing unopposed in both primary off in the Democratic primary race for R and general elections. that seat. Del. Deb Rey, District 29B, has a clear I path in the primary race but will face Commissioner John O’Connor is running unopposed except for a challenge M. Crosby, a former U.S. Army C Brian from Clarke Guy, a planning commisRanger, and Democrat, in the general sion member, who is running as an unE election. affiliated candidate. Del. Gerald “Jerry” Clark, in District : 29C, also has a clear field in the primary District 4 County Commissioner Todd Morgan, who is seeking a third and final will face off against Julia Margaret $ but term, is running unopposed in either the Nichols. or general election. 2 In the races for county commissioner primary State’s Attorney Richard Fritz is also seats incumbent commissioner presi1 dent James “Randy” Guy is facing off running unopposed and appears to be heading to his sixth term in office; he Democrat Howard Thompson in 9 against has said this will be his final term. the general election but both men have The race for the Clerk of the Circuit , uncontested primary races. Court has turned into a three way race Commissioner Tom Jarboe is vacating Pete Cucinotta, a Republican, faces 9 his District 1 seat and Eric Colvin and as off against Debbie Mills Burch in the Daras have stepped into the GOP GOP primary. 0 Mike primary race to take that seat. The winner will face Faye Wheeler, 0 a Democrat, in the general election. Peter Cuccinota is the coordinator for the county’s rehabilitative drug courts. The sheriff’s race will be a hotly contested one as well, with incumbent Timothy K. Cameron, a Republican, facing off against Tom Phelan, a retired Navy captain, in the primary race. The winner there will face Democrat Ted Belleavoine, a former lieutenant in the sheriff’s office, in the general election. In the two open Board of Education seats Rita Weaver, in District 1, is running unopposed as is school board chair Karin Bailey in District 3. Sen. Steve Waugh
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Judge Michael J. Stamm Named Administrative Judge of St. Mary’s County Circuit Court Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera today announced that Judge Michael J. Stamm will serve as county administrative judge of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County. The designation will be effective March 19, 2018. Judge Stamm succeeds Judge Karen H. Abrams, who is retiring after serving as a judge of the Circuit Court for more than 15 years and as county administrative judge since November 2005. County administrative judges oversee the administration of the court, budget, and procurement functions and manage trial calendars to ensure the expeditious disposition of cases. “Judge Abrams has led the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County through a period of change and modernization. Most recently, she was an integral part of the complex planning and successful implementation in St. Mary’s County of the Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC), which is now fully operational in Southern Maryland,” Chief Judge Barbera said. “She has served the people of St. Mary’s County well, and we have been fortunate to have her as a member of Judiciary leadership. I am confident that Judge Stamm, who has served his community for more than 10 years on the Circuit Court, has led the juvenile drug treatment court program as presiding judge for the past decade, and chairs the Maryland Judicial Council’s Juvenile Law Committee, will bring valuable experience to his new responsibilities. I look forward to his contributions in this important leadership role,” Chief Judge Barbera said. “It has been wonderful to work with Judge Abrams. She has been county administrative judge since I began my time on the bench and has set an excellent example of effective leadership,” Judge Stamm said. “I am looking forward to this new responsibility, and I thank Chief Judge Barbera for her support and trust.” Judge Stamm was appointed to the St. Mary’s County Circuit Court
on January 13, 2006. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Mary’s College of Maryland in 1978 and a Master of Arts degree in education and human development from George Washington University in 1983. He was a teacher in the St. Mary’s County public school system from 1978 to 1990 while attending law school. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1990 and was admitted to the Maryland Bar the same year. He was in private practice as a sole practitioner and was also an assistant state’s attorney from 1992 to 1995 and Deputy State’s Attorney for St. Mary’s County from 1999 to 2006. “It has been an honor to serve as a judge. I have had the privilege and a unique opportunity to work with remarkable colleagues and court staff who are dedicated to serving our community and our state,” Judge Abrams said. “Having worked with Judge Stamm for more than a decade, I believe he is an excellent choice as county administrative judge because of his temperament, intellect, and work ethic.” Judge Abrams, who will retire March 19, has served on the St. Mary’s County Circuit Court since October 18, 2002, and was named county administrative judge on November 7, 2005. In addition, she has been presiding judge of the adult substance abuse recovery court since 2008. —Maryland Judiciary
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Police Search for Man Accused of Assaulting Deputies The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Marquet Darrall Thompson, age 19, with no fixed address. On February 25, 2018, Deputy M. Beyer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Pegg Road and Midway Drive, in Lexington Park. Thompson, who was the operator of the vehicle, f led the traffic stop in his vehicle, as officers approached the car. Dep. Beyer and Corporal Potter followed Thompson into a parking lot on Gloucester Court in Lexington Park. Thompson appeared to be backing his vehicle into a parking space; Dep. Beyer exited his marked patrol car, at which time Thompson accelerated towards Dep. Beyer. Dep. Beyer was able to move out of the way before being struck; Thompson then rammed Dep. Beyer’s police vehicle. Thompson then accelerated again, and purposely struck Cpl. Potter’s police vehicle, while still occupied by Cpl. Potter. Thompson’s vehicle was located abandoned a short distance away. Neither, Cpl. Potter or Dep. Beyer sustained injuries as a result of this incident. Thompson was wanted on an outstanding warrant for Burglary 2 nd Degree, Malicious Destruction of Property, and Theft at the time of the traffic stop. Thompson is now wanted on the following additional charges: • A ssault 1st Degree (2 counts) • A ssault 2nd Degree (2 counts) • Eluding Uniformed Police by Failing to Stop • Eluding Uniformed Police by Fleeing on Foot • Failure to Stop After Attended Property Damage Accident
• Failure to Return to and Remain at the Scene of a Property Damage Accident • D riving Without a License Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Marquet Darrall Thompson is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (301) 475-8008; citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text their tip to “TIP239” and their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment. —Cpl. Julie Yingling, Sheriff ’s Office PIO
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California Man Arrested After Shooting Up Home On February 20, 2018, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 30000 block of Mary Helen Lane in Leonardtown, for a report of shots fired into a residence. Upon arrival, deputies discerned there were numerous occupants in the residence, and one victim had been directly fired at, however the victim was uninjured. A description of the suspect to include clothing worn was disseminated to responding deputies. It was also discovered the victim’s vehicle had been intentionally damaged with spray paint and other corrosive materials. Responding officers located Nicholas Bruce Osborne, age 18, of California, on foot in the area, after locating his abandoned vehicle. Osborne was wearing clothing which matched the description disseminated, and Osborne also had the same color spray paint used to damage the victim’s car on his person. Contact with witnesses in the area revealed Osborne was in a neighboring yard, following the shooting. Subsequently, a search of the area revealed a handgun concealed in the same vicinity. Osborne was found to be in possession of a significant quantity of a controlled dangerous substance and other prohibited firearms related items. Osborne was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and RehaOsborne bilitation Center and charged with the following criminal violations: • Assault 1st Degree (3counts) • CDS Distribution with a Firearm • Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics • Dangerous Weapon-Conceal
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• Reckless Endangerment • Handgun on Person • Malicious Destruction of Property (2 Counts) Tractor Trailer Crashes Into Clements Home On February 24, 2018, at 5:57 AM, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 23000 block of Budds Creek Road, in Clements, for the report of a vehicle into a residence. Upon arrival it was discovered a tractor trailer had driven off the roadway and continued into an occupied residence, trapping the occupants inside. Due to the nature of the collision, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit and the Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Unit responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. Initial investigation revealed a 2017 Kenworth T880 towing an empty semi-trailer, op- Photos courtsey of Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department erated by Bolden Macarthur Walker, age 72, of Capital Heights, was traveling eastbound on Budds Creek Road, in the area of the traffic circle at Colton Point Road. For unknown reasons the operator lost control of the vehicle as it was approaching the traffic circle. The vehicle continued through the traffic circle, striking a curb, which caused the vehicle to cross the westbound lanes of Budds Creek Road. The vehicle then left the roadway, struck the awning of an unoccupied building, and ultimately collided into the side of an occupied residence. Inside the residence was Billie Kathleen Fitzpatrick, age 38, Thomas Martin Johnson, age 37, and two juveniles. The juveniles were taken to Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital for precautionary measures. Walker, Fitzpatrick, and Johnson were all transported by ambulance to University of Maryland Prince George’s Hospital Center, with incapacitating injuries, and are listed in stable condition. At this time the collision remains under investigation by Deputy First Class Nauman. Anyone who may have observed the collision and has not yet provided a statement is asked to contact DFC. Nauman at (301) 475-4200 extension *8109, or by email at Taylore.Nauman@ stmarysmd.com.
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County Times In Our Community The Knowledge fromThe 12,000 Dental Implants Placed 13 The Knowledge from 12,000 Dental Implants Placed Leads Marylanders to Healthier Smiles Leads Marylanders todown Healthier Smiles BY: JEFF TOMCSIK you must cut each healthy tooth so that a pros- very nominal. It’s relatively painless. I operate under Thursday, March 1, 2018
Research Reporter thetic crown can fit over the existing teeth on each side local anesthesia and oral presedation if you wish. If I BY: JEFF TOMCSIK replace theofroot my root; The life bridge expectancy a root nation is very comparable to the price thewith space. You and thanmy haveO’Roark: a fixed prosthetic putofthe replacement in this morning, you can go General dentist, Wayne L. O’Roark is one of the leadResearch Reporter root is made out of titanium. Titanium fixed bridge can be anywhere from ten of the three unit bridge. This amplifies attached to each cap, filling the gap. So you’ve now inback to work this afternoon. There will be no stitching providers of comprehensive implant dentistry in incredible capacity the to teeth stimulate fifteen years. other hand, fact that no the swelling. value of replacing two more in thetoproblem areaOnbythecutting es.since There the is virtually There’s that generally no General Wayne L. O’Roark is has Maryland. He is dentist, a clinical graduate instructor at bone the tovolved the not only grow around it but you’ve not replaced the root the bone tooth with a root replacement, not only one ofatthethe leading providers ofMaryland. compre- He is a them down to support the bridge. So what happens if pain. There’s no bleeding and the procedure is quite dental school University of tobond to it. Once youhave integration, underneath will continue to deteriorate. does not involve adjacent teeth but it is one of requires the teethninety used days in making the bridge fails? Now innocuous. hensive implant dentistry in Maryland. Diplomate in both the American Board of Oral Imand bone biology If the bridge is lost or one of the abutcomparable to the cost of a three unit He is a clinical graduate instructor at the bridge you have ments two missing teeth. for Imthat to the occur, you fails have and a platform (teeth that hold the bridge) is lost bridge. I consider thatconcern as a number one people plantology and school the International Congress of Oral Tomcsik: The other major I imagine dental at the University of Maryon which build teeth So or awhat tooth.you’re This saying or damaged big- about advantage of doing the implant plantologists. theinpast to toTomcsik: is you then nowyour haveproblem two gets having implant dentistry is the over cost.the How does land. He Hehas is adedicated Diplomate bothtwo thedecades keeps the bone in function andyou helps ger. In the case of the replacement, bridge. placing and restoring implants. O’Roark has suchealthy teeth that aretocompromising to fill theroot space that compare toother options? American Board of Oral Dr. Implantology bone. funccessfully placed over 12,000 implants sinceprevents focus- lossofofthe one missing tooth… I have implants that have been in and the well International Congress of Oral I see athing lot oftoadsdoforis perioThe simplest compare one tion for well over thirty years. O’Roark:Tomcsik: ing his practice on this area he O’Roark: Implantologists. He of hasdentistry. dedicatedSince the 2006 Tomcsik: Why replaceExactly. a tooth with anthat’s dontists, oraltosurgeons, general dentist Now not wrong, but you must missing tooth implant a three unit bridge as discussed has been past practicing out of Tidewater Dental in Lexingtwo decades to placing and restor- implant rather than amind bridge? Tomcsik: Socompromised those people don’t have The thatcost all of claim to place implants.combination How keep in that those teeth are being earlier. the implant/crown is ton Park,ing Maryland Tidewater implants. and Dr. O’Roark has Dental success- Solomons and if something should go wrong bone retention problems. The implant is does onetodecide who of to the go to if they with either of those very comparable the price three unit bridge. O’Roark: Conventional dentistry says, Island, Maryland. fully placed well over 12,000 implants enough support keep the from need to an that implant? teetha supporting theyou bridge will lose the to bridge too bone This amplifies thegetfact the value of replacing that when you have missing tooth, put you since focusing hisget practice on this disappearing? Tomcsik: How did you your start in area Implant Denandtooth nowonyour problem is larger. tooth withO’Roark: a root replacement, not only does not involve a cap on each either side of the You can ask for referrals from tistry? of dentistry. Since 2006 he has been open spaceTomcsik: it is comparable to the and form a So bridge over the O’Roark: It’s not the im- teeth your but friends and family. You cancost askof a three letmeunderstand something. Insoa much singlethat adjacent practicing out of Tidewater Dental in unit bridge. I consider that asfora anumber one advantage gap where tooth the missing tooth was. Well, given plantme is atwo support for the Bone your general dentist referral or you O’Roark: Early on, when I got out school I realized replacement you’ve options. Onebone. Lexington Park, Maryland andofTidewaof doing the implant over the bridge. in order to do this you must cut each doesn’t like to be put out to pasture. It can go to The American Board of Oral that the traditional prosthetics wereMaryland. not very good and I is a single root replacement called an implant with a ter Dental Solomons Island, downthat so that a prosthetic doesn’t like to have nothing And Implantology. areperiodontists, the premiere oral surhad the opportunity to listen to a lecture by onehealthy of the tooth crown integrates into the system. The other op-to do. Tomcsik: I see a lot ofThey ads for Tomcsik: How did you get your in extensive crown can tion fit over existing teethyou’ve on when its function hasyou’ve been taken away general sourcedentist for finding highly leaders in implant dentistry. From thatstart I did is athe bridge where cut two teeth and geons, that all claimexperienced to place implants. Implant Dentistry? implants in my general each side of the space. have them from it, itjust will adisappear. And it How will disdoingwho implants. will list studying and incorporated pracbridged the You gap than between with crown with doesdoctors one decide to go They to if they need to get attachedGive to me, appear rather dramatically. animplant? im- for you the board certified doctors doing tice. I hadO’Roark: experience in removable full prosthetic no root bridge replacement. if you will, a ten yearWithan Early on, when I partial got outdentures, of a fixed each cap, filling the gap. So you’ve now plant the bone remains in function and implants today. It’s important to know dentures,school crownsI and bridges none ofinvolved them two prognosis of inthe patient in both scenarios. What does O’Roark: realized thatbut theI found traditional You can askcannot for referrals from your friends more teethlook the problem has1the potential to last indefinitely. The the specialist do the restorative satisfied the need for replacement of and a missing or the patient like in scenario and scenario 2 in ten prosthetics were not very good I had tooth and family. You can ask your general dentist area by cutting them down to support first implant I ever put in place in 1971, work, whereas the general dentist that for a rethe opportunity to listen to a lecture missing teeth, whether that be one tooth, by a sectionbridge. of years? So what happens if one of remained in function, in the patients restricts to specializing in of Oral ferral or you can their go topractice The American Board of the leaders in implant dentistry. teeth, or aone whole arch of teeth. The point is, it is the importhe teeth used in making the expectancy bridge mouth passed about implants the implantsource and reO’Roark: The life of a until fixed she bridge canaway be inImplantology. Theywill areplace the premiere for finding From teeth that Iand did roots extensive studying andto prevent tant for these to be replaced fails? Now the bridge fails and you have 2004. IOn will the not put a timeframe on how experienced store the prosthetics for the implants. anywhere from ten to fifteen years. other hand, highly doctors doing implants. They will incorporated implants in my general bone loss. If you take the function away from bone by two missing teeth.you’ve not replaced the long they’ll lastunderneath because they list literally root the bone for youTomcsik: the board certified doctorsprovides doing implants had experience in removable So when a specialist extractingpractice. a tooth,I and you do nothing about it, you will since potential to last indefinitely. continue deteriorate. thethe bridge is lost or one today. It’s aimportant know the specialist cannot do full dentures, crowns amount Tomcsik: will So what you’reto saying is you Ifhave quote, theytoare just quoting the root lose bonepartial and itdentures, will continue for a significant of the abutments (teeth that hold the bridge) is lost or the restorative work, whereas the general dentist and bridges but I found none of them now have two healthy teeth that you are Tomcsik: When you talk about putreplacement or implant and not the of time. If I can put that root back and keep the bone in damaged then your problem gets bigger. In the case of restricts their practice to specializing in implants that will satisfied the need the for replacement of a compromising to fill the space of the ting an implant into the jaw bone that tooth replacement or crown? function we will preserve bone very nicely. root replacement, I have implants that have been in place implant and restore the prosthetics for the missing tooth or missing teeth, whether one missingthe tooth… sounds like a pretty elaborate surgery.the O’Roark: That is largely true. That’s a Tomcsik: What aretooth, you replacing rootorwith? function for well over thirty years. implants. that be one a section ofthe teeth, O’Roark: Exactly. Now that’s not Can you elaborate on that? very good point. If you get a quotation a whole arch of teeth. The point is, it O’Roark: Most people don’t have a good ideawrong, aboutbut Tomcsik: So in those haveActually, bone retention Tomcsik: So when a specialist provides quote, they you must keep mindpeople that don’t O’Roark: the surgery to place from a specialist you must make asure is important forI these what an implant is. So like toteeth call and themroots root replaceproblems. The implantand is enough support to keep the It’s arerelajust quoting the rootclear replacement or he implant and those teeth are being compromised the implant is very nominal. that he is being that the price is to be you replaced loss. you If remove bone from disappearing? ments. When lose to orprevent removebone a tooth notlocal the tooth replacement orimplant crown?and not the if something should go wrong with eitively painless. I operate under giving you is for the youwhich take the function away the crown, is the part you seefrom and bone the rootther which of those teeth supporting anesthesia and oral presedationO’Roark: if you prosthetic One true. of the That’s things that I O’Roark: It’s notthe sobridge much that the implant is a support That ispart. largely a very good by extracting tooth, and you do noth-What is under the gum and agoes into the jawbone. do lose youI will the bridge too and now like wish. If put I put thetoroot replacement inIf you haveget tried to do is restricting my prac-you must for the bone. Bone doesn’t to be out pasture. point. a quotation from a specialist ing about it, you will lose bone and it is replace the root with my root; and my root isyour made problem is larger.like to have nothingthis morning, you can go back make to worksuretice implants and the providing It doesn’t to do. And when its functhattoheplacing is being clear that price he is givwill continue for a has significant amount capacity out of titanium. Titanium the incredible thisit,afternoon. There will be no stitches. the prosthetics for and about 15the years now tion has been taken away from it will disappear. And ing you is for the implant not prosthetic part. of time. If I can put that root back and Tomcsik: So letmeunderstand someto stimulate the bone to not only grow around it but There is virtually no swelling. There’s and have incorporated into my general it will disappear rather dramatically. With an implant One of the things that I have tried to do is restricting keep the bone in function we will prething. In a single tooth replacement tobond toserve it. Once youhave integration, and bone biolgenerally no pain. There’s no bleeding practice for at least 35 years now. The themebone in function and has the potential to my practice to placing implants and providing the prosthe bone very nicely. given two remains options. One is a and the procedure is quite innocuous. important thing is that the continuity ogy requires ninety days for that to occur, you you’ve have aroot single replacement called an imlast indefinitely. The first implant I ever put in place thetics for about yearsthrough now and incorporated What areteeth you replacing theThis keeps from the15 implant the have placement platform Tomcsik: on which to build or a tooth. with in a crown integrates Tomcsik: othermouth major concern I general 1971,that remained in into function, in the The patients into my practice for atdone least 35 years now. The with? and helps to prevents loss ofplant of the prosthetic is all by the same the bone root in function bone. the system.until The other option isaway a bridge imagine implant person. she passed in about 2004.people I willhaving not putabout a important thing isThere that the continuity from the implant is a lot to be said for that O’Roark: Most apeople don’tan have a where cut two teeth andlong you’ve is the cost. does that com- the Tomcsik: Why replace tooth with implant ratheryou’ve timeframe on how they’lldentistry last because theyHow literally through placement of the prosthetic is all done by because I can design your implant placegood idea about what an implant is. So bridged thehave gap between them with justindefinitely. pare toother options? than a bridge? the potential to last the same person. Therethe is prosthetic a lot to be saidthat for that bement to accept results I like to call them root replacements. a crown with no root replacement. Give cause I can design your implant placement O’Roark: The simplest thing to do is we want as an end result, especially into accept O’Roark: Conventional dentistry says, when you have Tomcsik: When you talk about putting an implant When you lose or remove a tooth you me, if you will, a ten year prognosis of the prosthetic results that we want as an end result, escompare one missing tooth implant to complex cases. a missingremove tooth, the youcrown, put awhich cap on each tooth either thescenarios. jaw bone that sounds like a pretty elaborate pecially in complex cases. is the part you onthe patient into in both What does a three unit bridge as discussed earlier. side of the open space and form a bridge over the gap surgery. Can you elaborate on that? see and the root which is under the gum the patient look like in scenario 1 and The cost of the implant/crown combiPAID ADVERTISEMENT where theand missing tooth was. Well, in order do this 2 in Paid Advertisement goes into the jawbone. 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Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Installation of Officers for 2018
Administrative Officers - Left to Right President John S. Montgomery, 1st Vice President Dennis Bellevou, 2nd Vice President Jackson Miller (not pictured), Treasurer Tommy Kidwell, Secretary Darene Kleinsorgen, Asst. Secretary/Treasurer Karen Montgomery, Financial Secretary Frank Kleinsorgen
Board of Directors - Left to Right John S. Montgomery, Dennis Bellevou, Tommy Kidwell, Harold Anderson, James Burroughs, Mark Trowbridge, William G. Wilkerson, Paul Colonna, Scott Bellevou, Robert Johnson, Jackson Miller (not pictured), Henry Fowler, Jr, (not pictured), Elliot Burch (not pictured), Robert Moreland (not pictured), William R. Mattingly (not pictured)
Operational Officers - Left to Right Chief Mark Trowbridge, Assistant Chief Scott Bellevou, Deputy Chief Keith Hemming, Training Captain Mark Pullium, Engine Captain Robert Barnes, Squad Captain Perry Bryant, Engine Lieutenant Ryan Raley, Squad Lieutenant Stephen Truesdale, Sergeant Daniel Busl, Sergeant Reid Colomo, Chief Engineer James Barnes, Sr., First Engineer James Barnes, Jr., Tyler Burroughs, Fire Prevention Officer Theresa R. Palmer, Safety Officer Bret Krabbe (not pictured), Water Supply Officer Joe Guyther (not pictured)
Auxiliary Officers - Left to Right Chaplain Peggy Guy, Secretary Meghanne Thompson, Vice President Cindy Turner, President Molly Colonna, Assistant Secretary Jackie Turner, Historian Karen Gibson, Treasurer Donna Wockenfuss (not pictured)
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Chesapeake Biological Bubble to be Replaced at Great Mills Pool Lab to Host Coral Conference The Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (CBL) will host members of the Southern Maryland Marine Aquarium Society for a “Coral Health and Culture Conference” Saturday, March 10 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Bernie Fowler Laboratory Building. There will be a meeting of the membership and a presentation from Dr. Carys Mitchelmore, a professor at CBL. Dr. Mitchelmore’s work is in investigating the effects of aquatic pollutants and other stressors on the health of aquatic organisms, including corals. Her presentation will describe some of the threats to coral reefs at the global and local scale, highlighting research in her laboratory concerning the response of corals to environmental stressors. “We’re pleased to have SMMAS come to CBL and to learn more about Dr. Mitchelmore’s research,” said Dr. Tom Miller, director and professor at CBL. “For more than 90 years, our faculty has pioneered new scientific
approaches to solving environmental challenges locally and throughout the world.” CBL is one of four laboratories of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES). It is a leading research and educational institution working to understand and manage the world’s resources. Press Release from CBL
Celebrate the Founding of the State at Maryland Day Celebrate Maryland’s 384th anniversary on Saturday, March 24, 2018 in the city where it all began. Join us by gathering at the Inn at Brome Howard for our annual ceremony at 11:00 a.m. featuring local dignitaries, and students from each of the 23 counties in Maryland, and Baltimore City. The inn is located at 18281 Rosecroft Road, just a mile past the Visitor Center at Historic St. Mary’s City. Our keynote speaker will be Chanel Compton, representing the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC). After the ceremony, we will open our new exhibit in the Brome Quarter entitled, “Struggle for Freedom: African American Life in St. Mary’s City in the 19th and 20th Centuries,” which tells the story of African American people during the period of enslavement, post emancipation, and into the 20th century — a story of resilience and self-determination. The program will also include the presentation of HSMC’s highest honor, the Cross Bottony Award, to the MCAAHC, whose grant support made it possible
for HSMC to preserve and interpret the Brome Quarter, where enslaved and, later, freed African Americans lived for more than 200 years. The symbolism of the Cross Bottony medal is that it is an element of Lord Baltimore’s crest, first issued in 1625, and used for the Maryland state flag and as part of the official Maryland seal. Visit the museum on us! Admission is free in honor of the day. For information, contact 240-895-4990 or info@hsmcdigshistory.org. All sites are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Start your visit at the HSMC Visitor Center (18751 Hogaboom Lane). Press Release from HSMC
Department of Parks and Recreation crews are scheduled to replace the bubble at the Great Mills Swimming Pool the week of March 5. The project includes the total replacement of the inflatable bubble structure, new doors and supporting air handling units. New LED lighting will be installed to enhance visibility inside the replacement structure. Work is scheduled to begin on Mon-
day, March 5 and be complete by Friday, March 16. The pool will be closed to the public during this time. Dates are subject to change based on factors such as weather and/or construction delays. For more information or questions, please contact the Department Recreation and Parks at 301-475-4200, ext. *1800. —St. Mary’s County PIO
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Local Artist Candy Cummings Estate & Art Sale The work of the renowned artist, Candy Cummings, 1950-2014, will be offered for sale at her childhood home located at 46651 Yorktown Road in Lexington Park, MD on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 9am to 4pm. It was Candy’s wish that her many creations be initially offered at reasonable prices to the people of Southern Maryland, whom she loved. Candy Cummings was born Candace Carol Cummings on September 26, 1950, the youngest of two children. Her father was then stationed at the Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center. Cummings’ father retired from the military in the early fifties to start his own business, which became one of the earliest television and appliance service repair shops. The gadgets and tubes and circuit boards
fascinated the young girl. A generation later, the material legacy of his warehouse—filled with vacuum tubes, TV knobs, and all kinds of electrical spare parts—would find its way into his daughter’s intricate sculptures. Cummings arranged the vacuum tubes into amazing works of art that resemble flowers, trees, and other-worldly things. The creations capture enthusiasts and transports them to an alternative reality. “Candy’s art is tough to classify,” explained Nell Elder, the Director of the St. Mary’s County Arts Council. “Her work is unique, and she has followers across the country.” Regionally, Candy’s artwork has been featured and in the permanent collection at Baltimore’s American Visionary Art Museum. Rebecca Hof f berger, Director of the
museum says, “Cummings whole life was art - be it as an artful caterer, a dog champion, or decorator of every inch of her home as 24/7 expression of her non-stop creative in-
vention. She was a fierce and beautiful force of nature.” Cummings’ work is a curious merger of the avantgarde, applied science, with a dash of sheer whimsy. Cummings cited the Sixties, the Age of Aquarius, Bob Dylan, the Beatles, and Vincent Van Gogh as major influences. Her collection also includes a unique Barbie collection, paintings, sculptures, and decorated boxes. Materials from which she created her artwork will also be available for sale. Candy Cummings died on November 4, 2014 following a valiant battle with cancer. Towards the end of her life she designed a collection of hats to cheer up her fellow chemotherapy patients. In 2004, Candy Cummings established the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery for the purpose of featuring amateur, student and professional artists from the local area. The St. Mary’s County Arts Council took over the management of the gallery in 2013. Candy was a generous supporter of the St. Mary’s County Arts Council. Her estate donated her house and all of its contents to the Arts Council. “We have several projects lined up that will benefit the underserved communities in the county and particularly in Lexington Park, including an afterschool arts program called “Candy’s Camp” explained Ms. Elder. “Candy has quite a following and many of her pieces are likely to increase in value,” Elder added. Submitted by the St. Mary’s County Arts Council
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Sheriff Says Intelligence Key To Heading Off School Shooters see threats coming before they can turn to violence, Cameron said. Cpl. Angela Delozier, the school resource officer at Of all the resources at his agency’s disposal in com- Leonardtown High School, was one of the first to nobating the menace of active shooters in schools, Sheriff tice social media messaging by one of the suspects in Timothy K. Cameron says information from parents and the threat case there and begin the investigation that students about threats, real or perceived, is the greatest led to gun seizures as well as arrests for threats of mass weapon law enforcement has. violence. In the aftermath of the Parkland, Fla. shooting two “We continue to be vigilant,” Cameron said. weeks ago that killed 17 victims and the arrest of two The close relationship between the school system and Leonardtown High School students last week for alleg- the sheriff’s office has grown even closer in the wake edly threatening a school shooting, Cameron said his of recent events; the school system’s website now has deputies are hyper-vigilant. a “If You See Something, Say Something” button that But parents and students are just as wary, he said. tipsters can click to report threats or rumors of threats. “There was a foretelling of the thing to come,” CamCameron said any credible reports of threatening eron said of the numerous warning signs ignored in the comments bring down a visit to the messenger from a Parkland shooting case. “The best intelligence is gathered sheriff’s deputy. by the parents. “It’s worked well,” Cameron said of the system. “The parents are awake.” Each high school has a deputy assigned and there is Student and parent concerns led to the arrests of the one deputy assigned to two middle schools at a time. Leonardtown students and, Cameron said, the sheriff’s Elementary schools do not have a full time deputy office has received many other communiqués from par- but deputies have “adopted” certain schools and make ents concerned about possible threats in their schools as regular visits. well. Cameron said he would like to have a deputy in every Deputies are busy combing social media venues and school. talking with as many students in schools as they can to “The desire is to put an officer in every… school but it comes down to personnel,” said Cameron. Pulling patrol officers away from the their duties to be in The school system employs its own security as well. schools was not possible, he said. Photo by Ceandra Scott “There would be no patrol,” even more armed guards, weren’t the answer. said Cameron. “I just need kids to be kids,” Soriano said. “Parents When it came to arming teachers with guns to guard against need to be more involved. “I don’t think we need any more armed guards or mass shooters, he said it would be teachers carrying guns.” a complicated affair, with much A bill is currently making its way through the legistraining needed for teachers. “They’d have to carry and secure lature in Annapolis that would enable school systems to them,” Cameron said, noting that allow teachers to go armed, which has drawn opposition many teachers might not want the from the local teachers union. It has the support of several Republican lawmakers, inresponsibility, especially since their mission was to teach and nurture cluding Del. Deb Rey (R-Dist. 29B) but is unlikely to pass in a Democrat controlled legislature. children. A parent speaking at a town hall meeting held by Rey The possibility of armed teachers being misidentified, or vice versa, on Feb. 24 also expressed opposition to armed teachers. “I think the chances of a mass shooting are very low [in by police responding to a school his children’s school,]” said Dan King. “But I think more shooting would also be a problem. guns in schools makes things more dangerous.” “But I’m not opposed to armed In the end analysis, Cameron said, officers responding teachers,” Cameron said. Alex Jaffurs, head of the St. to a school shooting had to act quickly and decisively. Cameron trains officers to respond to active shooter Mary’s Association of Supervithreats at the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Acadsors and Administrators, a public schools union, said his union emy; he tells them: “You need to get your mind right.” Running towards gunfire was not natural, Cameron strongly opposed such a practice. said, but officers had to train to function beyond their “There’s one more ‘No’,” to that,” fears to find and eliminate the threat. Jaffurs told The County Times. Cameron said he was deeply disappointed by the in“We do not encourage concealed carry or otherwise arming teachers action exhibited by Broward County deputies the day of the shooting, allowing the killing to continue while they or administrators in schools.” However, Jaffurs said he was not waited outside the school. “At the academy we teach that one person can make a opposed to the possibility of more difference in an active homicide in progress,” Cameron armed security in schools. “We want to keep kids safe no said. matter what,” Jaffurs said. guyleonard@countytimes.net Efran Soriano, a parent with two children at Leonardtown High Cpl. Angela Dozier serves as school resource officer at Leonardtown High School School, said armed teachers, or By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
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College Ranks First for Peace Corps’ Volunteers
In its 2018 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list, the Peace Corps announced this week that St. Mary’s College of Maryland is ranked no. 1 among small schools.
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This is the second consecutive year St. Mary’s College of Maryland has ranked among the top five small-sized schools. SMCM ranked No. 4 last year. “Peace Corps service is a profound expression of the idealism and civic engagement that colleges and universities across the country inspire in their alumni,” said Acting Peace Corps Director Sheila Crowley. The Peace Corps was established in 1961. Since that time,141 alumni of St. Mary’s College have served in
countries around the world. Jacob Bernhardt ’16 is currently serving in Indonesia as an English teacher. “While a student at St. Mary’s, I was a part of the Paul H. Nitze Scholars program, focused on leadership in a global setting. As a Nitze Scholar, I traveled to South Africa as part of a class focusing on South Africa’s recovery post-Apartheid. I also went with my tropical biology class to Belize. These experiences helped broaden my horizons and made me consider a post-graduate path outside of the United States,” he said. The Peace Corps ranks its top volunteer-producing colleges and universities annually according to the size of the student body. The agency lists the 2018 rankings of the top 25 schools in each category and an interactive map that shows where alumni from each college and uni-
versity are serving. Maryland ranks No. 10 among top states sending volunteers to Peace Corps with 250 currently serving volunteers and 6,231 serving all-time. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education through 2024-2025. St. Mary’s College, designated the Maryland state honors college in 1992, is ranked one of the best public liberal arts schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Approximately 1,600 students attend the college, nestled on the St. Mary’s River in Southern Maryland. Press Release from SMCM.
Former Republican National Chair Ed Gillespie to Speak at St. Mary’s College Tuesday, February 27, 2018 - GOP strategist and former Republican National Chair Ed Gillespie will give “The Political Scoop,” on Thursday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus. Presented by the Office of the President, the event is free of charge and open to the public but registration is required at www.smcm.edu/ gillespie. Gillespie is one of the country’s top communications strategists with a long record of success in advising business, politics, and government. A long-trusted staple of the Republican Party, he is one of a small number of Americans to have had offices in both the West Wing and the Capitol. A witty and candid speaker, Gillespie is in a uniquely qualified position to analyze the current political environment. He served in the White House as counselor to the president during Bush’s last 18 months in office and saw firsthand how to get things done in a divided government. His presentations are part electoral prognostication and part commentary on hot-button political issues, and Gillespie combines personal experience at the highest-level of government with his intimate knowledge of behind-thescenes Washington. Visit www.smcm.edu for information on additional upcoming speakers such as political analyst and commentator Kathleen Parker on March 22 who describes herself as “slightly to the right of center;” David E. Sanger on April 6 presented by the Presidential Lecture Series; and comedian, actor, and writer Tig Notaro on April 20 presented by the Annual Mark Twain Lecture Series on American Humor and Culture.
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William Briscoe Armstrong William Briscoe Armstrong, 84, of Abell, MD passed peacefully on February 23, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 11, 1933 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Thomas Armstrong and Anne Elizabeth Curtis. William was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County who loved his family, friends and faith. On December 5, 1955, William married the love of his life, Josephine Armstrong at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Together they celebrated over 62 wonderful years of marriage. He worked for the St. Mary’s County Government for over 30 dedicated years until his retirement. He loved western movies, boxing, playing the lottery, and a good poker game with his family and friends. He especially loved to dance with his wife. He enjoyed listening to music and was a smooth dancer. He was meticulous about his yard and his car, they always looked pristine. His family was his greatest pride and joy, and he loved having family dinners and gatherings. He was an active member of Holy An-
gels Catholic Church. He volunteered many hours helping with various church functions, including the annual church dinner which he always shucked oysters and parked cars. In addition to his wife, William is also survived by his children: Lewis Armstrong, of Abell, MD, Phyllis Lawrence (Carl) of Abell, MD, and Sheila Holden (Gregory) of Abell, MD; 6 grandchildren: Kern Samona (Bryan), Michelle Henderson (James III), William “Lamont” Young, Hassan Holden, Cortez Lawrence and Caron Lawrence; 8 great grandchildren: Olivia Samona, Tara Samona, Nikki Samona, Keyera Henderson, James Henderson IV, Dorian Young, Daryn Young, Shanell Young; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his ten sisters: May, Agnes, Novella, Marie, Cora, Susie, Gertie, Louise, Dorothy and Ada. Also by his three brothers: Joe, Tom, and Frank. Family will receive family and friends on Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 9:00 a.m – 10:00 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:00 a.m., at Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD 20609. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Repast will be located at Holy Angels Church Hall. Serving as pallbearers will be Hassan Holden, Cortez Lawrence, Caron Lawrence, Kyle Washington, Jerry West, Jr. and Lamont Young. Honorary pallbearers are: Jonathan Thomas, Tony Armstrong, and John Tyer.
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Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. We lost a strong, proud, and wonderful man who can never be replaced. We have been blessed with the warm embrace of our loving family and friends. It is during these tough times that we see just how lucky we are to be blessed with kind and generous loved ones. A very special thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit, pray, call, and give love when it was needed the most, it is greatly appreciated. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27
Daniel A. Cecil Daniel A. Cecil, 28, of Calvert County, died February 21, 2018. He was born on October 1, 1989, the son of Lawrence A. Cecil, Jr. (Tina Chlosta) of Waldorf, Peggy L. Miller and Stepfather Preston Miller, of Port Republic. Daniel attended Calvert High School and worked in the HVAC field. He had a love of sports, especially the Miami Dolphins. In addition to his parents, Daniel is survived by his beautiful son, Giovanni, brothers Ryan Cecil, and Tony Yorke, of LaPlata, John Preston Miller IV of Sunderland and Nicholas Dalton Miller of St. Leonard, grandparents, John and Karen Rowe of Waldorf, Lawrence and Elizabeth Cecil of Sunset Beach, NC, William Russell Garner, Jr. of Prince Frederick, Karen Lee Miller of Blufton, SC and many uncles, aunts, cousins, friends and loved ones. Daniel is preceded in death by his grandparents, Carol Ann Garner, John Preston Miller, Jr. and high school sweetheart and loving friend, Jessica Leigh Strayer. Family will receive friends for Daniel’s Life Celebration Visitation from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday, March 1st at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. A funeral service will be held Friday, March 2nd at 10AM at Brinsfield Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD 20735. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD
James Anthony Tiburzi James Anthony “Jim” Tiburzi, (Ret.) USN, 93, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 27, 1924 in Baltimore, MD to the late Sabatino Tiburzi and Maria Vasti Tiburzi. He was married to the late
Amy Woodburn Tiburzi for 64 years. In 1942, Jim enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country until his retirement in 1962 as a Boatswain Mate (BM2). He was in World War II, the Korean War and earned six bronze stars. During his service he was a golden glove boxer for the Navy. After retiring from the Navy, he was a guard in the Uniformed Division of the Secret Service and was employed as a meticulous painter on the Patuxent Naval Air Station. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and the Fleet Reserve. At home, he raised Japanese Maples from seedlings and kept up a vegetable garden in his backyard for decades. He enjoyed softball, was inducted into the local Softball Hall of Fame, and played in the “old timers league” well into his late 80s. His other hobbies included crabbing, playing cards, especially Pitch, and relaxing with a good cigar. He was well known for jogging around the base in his painter’s pants and hat. However, his greatest passion was spending time with his family, especially the children. Jim is survived by his children: Jane Tiburzi, Port Charlotte, FL, Ronnie Bobo of Chesapeake Beach, MD, Tony Tiburzi (Debbie) of Troy, WV, Marie Dungey (Richard) of Prince Frederick, MD, Ray Tiburzi (Anne) of Hollywood, MD, Cassie Bishop (Steve) of Hollywood, MD, and Jeff Tiburzi (MarySue) of Lusby, MD; his brothers, Frank and Henry Tiburzi, both of Baltimore, MD; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he is also preceded in death by his siblings: Angelo Tiburzi, Joe Tiburzi, Mike Tiburzi, Yolanda Beavan, Lena Sheldon, Ann Jaffa and Carmela Markwordt. A Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests remembrances in the form of contributions to Hospice of St. Mary’s, https://www.hospiceofstmarys.org. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
William Andrew Dent William A n d r e w “Andy” Dent, 56, of Tall Timbers, MD passed away February 23, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 23, 1962 in Cyprus, located on the Mediter ranean Sea to the late William John Dent and Mary Jo Johnson Dent.
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Andy moved to St. Mary’s County when he was two years old. He grew up in the restaurant business helping his father, “Chief.” He eventually he took over his father’s business, WJ Dent & Sons/Chiefs Bar, with his brother, David. His love of cooking and spending time with people was obvious to all who knew him. He was known for his delicious food, especially his stuffed ham and chicken salad (lovingly called Chicken Crack). He was dedicated to serving his customers, many became like family, and could always be found at work. He had many articles written about him and the food he prepared. Andy also had a green thumb and loved to care for his houseplants. When he did take time off, he enjoyed listening to Blue’s music and going to the annual Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival in Annapolis, MD, only missing one year. He was an avid Baltimore Raven and Oriole fan. He also enjoyed hot and spicy food followed by Crown Royal. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Andy is survived by his siblings: Thelma Kathleen Dent Sparks of Great Mills, MD, Ralph Anthony “Tony” Dent (Jane) of Solomons, MD and David Dent of Lexington Park, MD; his nieces and nephews: Darryl Scott Sparks (Christopher Suttmoller), Jessica Marie Dent, Samuel Pratt (Brittany Hall), Rebecca Kissinger (Jake) and Randae Renee Sparks,; great nieces and nephews: Clementine Pratt, Lorelai Pratt, Eleanor Pratt, Xander Sparks, Zylier Grube, and Aryn Tilly,; and many extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
William Frederick Owens “Fred” William Frederick Owens, age 90 of Clinton, MD, formerly of Leonardtow n, MD joined our Heavenly Lord on 24 January 2018 at his residence after a nine-year battle with dementia. William Frederick “Fred” was born to the late William Freeman and Anna Elizabeth (Thompson) Owens on 22 May 1927 in Leonardtown, St. Mary’s County, MD. His mother died when he was nine months old, and his father later remarried widow Mary Lillian (Armsworthy) Dunbar when Fred was three. Lil lovingly raised him thereafter. Fred is survived by his wife of 68 years, Alice Rebecca Russell Owens whom he married on 28 August 1949 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Avenue, MD; his daughters, Patricia Ann (Harold Lee) McCready of Ft. Washington, MD, Joan Bernadette Preslar of Mechanicsville, MD, Mary Alice Smith of King George, VA, Brenda Marie (Bill) Ticer of Port Tobacco, MD, and Pamela Christine Owens of North Beach, MD. He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Karen McCready Cross, John McCready, Kim Mc-
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Cready, Lynn Espinoza Whipple, Thomas William Preslar, Rick Burrows, Jr., Jonathan Burrows, and Charity Burrows Beck; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Kay Hodges Owens; many nieces and nephews and very special friends Dave and Beverly Fry. Fred had to quit school in the sixth grade to help work on the family farm due to his father suffering a stroke. Fred and his brothers built “exercise” equipment according to his father’s specifications so their father could regain his strength and mobility. Fred worked for Washington Coal Company first delivering ice then delivering oil, and finally as an oil burner engineer. He later worked for Hessick Oil Company as an oil burner engineer. When he retired at age 81 he worked as a driver for Melwood Horticultural Center for the mentally challenged. Fred enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and visiting family. He was very handy. He was self-taught when doing woodworking projects. He loved planting and working his yearly garden. Fred and his wife Alice enjoyed having yearly summer gatherings at their home for family and friends. Fred was a devout Catholic with an unwavering faith in God. Fred was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He would offer assistance to anyone in need. In addition to his parents, Fred was predeceased by two grandchildren Tabitha Burrows Abrams and Patrick Ticer and his brothers and sisters: Charles William Owens, Madeline Elizabeth Owens Sickle, Marguerite Owens Dorn, John Melton (Bill) Owens, Paul Raymond Owens, Myrtle Frances Owens Russell, Agnes Rosalie Owens Russell, Evelyn Gertrude Owens Clopein, Joseph Harry (Jim) Owens, Anna Cecelia Owens Cramer; half-siblings, Julia Florence Owens Bodine and Julius Freeman Owens; step-siblings, Mary Janice Dunbar Cooper, Benjamin Franklin Dunbar, and James Baden Dunbar. Funeral services were held in the Lee Funeral Home, 6633 Old Alexandria Ferry Road, Clinton, MD on Tuesday, 30 January 2018. Visitation was from 10:00 AM to 11 AM. Service was held on 30 January 2018 from 11:00 AM to 12 PM by Father John. Christian Burial followed at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 3221 Mattawoman-Beantown Road, Waldorf, MD. Pallbearers were John McCready, Thomas William Preslar, Rick Burrows, Jr., Jonathan Burrows, Mark Whipple, and Bobby Russell, III. The Owens family wishes to thank the Hospice of the Chesapeake for their care and support during this time. Memorial donations in Fred’s name may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD and/or to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences to the family can be made at www.leefuneralhomes.com. Arrangements provided by the Lee Funeral Homes, Inc., Clinton, MD.
Mary Helen Keenan Mary Helen Morgan Keenan, 84, of Chaptico, MD passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center in Lexington Park, MD. She was born May 21, 1933 in Clements,
MD to the late William Henry Morgan and Pearl Louise Hayden. O n March 21, 1953, Mary Helen married her beloved husband, John We b s t e r Keenan, Sr. in Prince Freder ick, MD. Together they celebrated over 64 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in 2017. Her career began at Woodrup and Lothrup Department stores were she spent 10 dedicated years as a sales attendant. In 1955, she was employed by the Federal Ordnance making detonators for two years. After that she spent over 35 years, loving and caring for many patients, as a private duty nursing assistant. She also enjoyed selling things at the Charlotte Hall Farmers Market. She was a beautiful dancer and especially loved to dance with her husband, whom she taught to dance. She was an avid reader, enjoying many novels. She was an excellent cook and made many delicious meals
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for her family. Her other hobbies included playing BINGO, going to yard sales, flower gardening. She was a long time member of the American Legion Auxiliary 221 and the VFW Bel Aton Post 10081. Mary Helen is survived by her children: Laura Jene Morgan of Leonardtown, MD, John Keenan Jr. (Roberta Parks) of Stafford, VA, and Nonnie Lee Burroughs (Mark) of Mechanicsville, MD; siblings: Betty Quade (Buck) of Bushwood, MD, Regina “Sweetie” Bursley (Robert) of Hot Springs, AK, Bernie “Trigger” Morgan (Christine) of Lexington Park, MD, and James “Doody Boy” Morgan (Joyce) of Jacksonville, FL;11 grandchildren: David, Brittney, Jennifer, Jesse, John III, Charlie, Katrina, Lacey, Quincy, Little Billy, and Wendy; 5 great grandchildren: Trey, Alyssa, Kaylee, Matthew, and Ellie; and many extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Lynette Morgan; siblings: Robert Morgan, Henry “Brother” Morgan, Jr., Melvin Morgan, Arthur “Clutch” Morgan, and Joseph Thomas “Teeny Boy” Morgan; great granddaughter, Tiffany Lee Carroll; great grandson, Stellan Gummere and son-in-law, Billy Morgan. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Doris Marianne Hösel-Uhlig Smith November 28, 1920 - March 6, 2016
If roses grow in Heaven Lord please pick a bunch for me Place them in my mother’s arms And tell her they’re from me Tell her I love her and miss her And when she turns to smile Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for awhile Because remebering her is easy I do it every day But there’s an ache within my heart That will never go away I love you, I miss you, and I’m sorry -Steven
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“Spring Awakening,” The Musical Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall Fine Arts Center, St. Mary’s College campus Thu. -Sat., Mar. 1 - 3, 8:00 - 10:00 PM Sun., Mar. 4, 2:00 - 4:00 PM Robert Hayes’ Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s seminal 1891 play of the same name. Directed by Mark A. Rhoda, visiting associate professor of theater, film, and media studies; with musical direction by Larry Vote, professor of music. $4 for St. Mary’s College students, faculty, staff, and senior citizens and Arts Alliance members. $6 for general admission. To reserve tickets, contact the Theater Box Office at 240-895-4243 or email boxoffice@smcm.edu. Free Tax Preparation Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Rd., Lexington Park Mon. & Wed., 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat., 9:00 AM AARP Tax-Aide/IRS certified counselors will provide free tax preparation and electronic filing for lowto moderate-income taxpayers of any age in St Mary’s County, with special consideration for those 60 and older. Taxpayers do not need to be a member of AARP. Not able to prepare returns for businesses. Walk-In Service is available. Call 240 466-1740 to schedule an appointment. Additional information is available at: www.smctaxaide.org. Zumba Fitness Hunting Creek Community Club, 46925 Crocus St, Lexington Park 6:00 - 7:00 PM, Mon., Tue. & Thu. Perfect for Everybody and Every Body! Low-intensity and high-intensity moves for a total workout. All fitness levels are welcome. Info 301-481-0752.
Thursday, March 1 Legacy of Lucille Clifton Daugherty-Palmer Commons, St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus 7:30 - 9:30 PM The Office of the President presents “Nurturing the Compassionate Community: An Evening to Honor the Legacy of Lucille Clifton.” The event, co-sponsored by the VOICES Reading Series, is free of charge and open to the public. The evening will feature poetry readings and reflections to honor St. Mary’s College’s former Distinguished Professor of the Humanities Lucille Clifton. American Legion Post 221 Meeting 21690 Colton Point Rd., Avenue 8:00 - 9:00 PM All active duty personnel and veterans are invited to our monthly meeting. Visit our website at www.alpost221.webs.com/ or e-mail alpost221@aol.com. Call (301) 884-4071 for more information.
Friday, March 2 First Friday in Leonardtown! Participating restaurants, shops, art galleries, and various studios throughout Leonardtown 5:00 – 7:00 PM A featured event will be a special reception and student artist show at St. Mary’s Arts Council, 22660
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Washington St. The Youth Art Month reception and display will feature the work of students in grades 3-12 who submitted pieces for the exhibition and contest. Check our Facebook page (Leonardtown First Fridays) for updates and details. First Free Friday and Youth Art Show Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 5:00 – 8:00 PM The museum is open and free to the public with docents in every gallery. Celebrate Youth Art Month with “Portraits of the Chesapeake” featuring beautiful artwork by Calvert County K-12 art students, on display in the lobby. The opening reception is 5:00 – 6:30. Hear Calvert High School Chamber Orchestra in the Harms Gallery starting at 6:00. 410-326-2042. calvertmarinemuseum.com Lenten Dinner Third District Optimist St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown 4:00 - 7:00 PM Drive through seafood dinner $10, menu includes for each dinner fish, shrimp, clam strips, fries, hush puppies and apple sauce. No substitutions. Benefit 4H archery. Contact Tony 301-904-0799. criscokid41@yahoo.com. Lent Fish Fry St George’s Catholic Church, 19199 St Georges Church Rd, Valley Lee 4:00 - 6:30 PM Fresh Catfish, French Fries, Macaroni and Cheese (homemade), Pancit, Fritters, and more. Suggested donation of $11 per person. Lenten Seafood Dinner Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park 4:30 - 7:00 PM Give the kitchen a break and treat the family to a seafood dinner. Fried rockfish, baked haddock, fried oysters, or shrimp Po’Boy sub.Each entrée comes with two sides: coleslaw, green beans, or fries. Kid meals, desserts, and soft drinks, also available. Fridays during Lent. 301-863-8144. Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry St. Francis Xavier Church Hall, Newtownneck Rd., Leonardtown 6:00 - 8:00 PM Fried Fish, Scallop Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Rolls, Coffee & Tea. Ffood prepared by Crab Knockers, Leonardtown. Adults $12, Children 5 to10 $6. 4 and younger Free POC: Tom Koviak, 240-434-1464 Drive Thru Fish Dinner 21804 Colton’s Point Road, Avenue Every Friday through March 23. The 7th District Optimist Club is having drive-thru fish dinner to support the kids of the St. Mary’s County. Beer battered cod, steak fries, cole slaw and a roll for $11. Any questions please email: jesse_rollins@ outlook.com. Come support friends of youth. Texas Hold’em Tournament VFW Post 2632, 23282 Three Notch Rd. (Rt 235), California 7:00 PM No limit Texas hold’em tournament. $50 Buyin ($40 Prize Pool + $10 Charity). Optional $10 Add-On (Receive an extra $1000 and 50/50 En-
try). Sign-in 6:20 - 6:45, tournament starts at 7:00. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required Late players accepted until the end of the 1st break. (~1 hour). The public is welcome. Must be 18 or older to play. More info, pre-register contact Brian. Email: poker@vfw2632.com or call 240-925-4000. Celebrate Recovery Our Father’s House, 45020 Patuxent Beach Rd, California 7:30 - 9:30 PM Free group for adults dealing with any hurt, hangup or habit. If you are dealing with addiction to porn, shopping, food, drugs, gambling, cutting, smoking, alcohol or if you are affected by the addiction of a loved one, come see how working the Celebrate Recovery program can help. Questions? ofhCR4u@gmail.com
Sat. & Sun., March 3 & 4 Home & Craft Show King George High School 10100 Foxes Way King George, VA 22485 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Free admission. Free parking. Over 100 crafters, vendors & exhibitors are featured in this indoor event. Find all you need for your home. Food concession Dickey’s BBQ. Questions? Contact Lori Deem Event director g.lori.deem@gmail.com or 540-842-4919.
Saturday, March 3 Teacher Job Fair Forrest Career & Technology Center, 24005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Hosted by the St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS). Human Resources staff and administrators from all schools will be available to conduct interviews and answer questions about teaching in SMCPS. Pre-registration is required to guarantee an interview: www.smcps.org/hr. For additional information, contact the Dept. of Human Resources at 301-475-5511, ext. 32194 or email hrd@smcps.org. Stand Out—Embrace Your Impact Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, California 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM Every mother and daughter deserve to have a positive, peaceful, and joy-fulfilled relationship. If you are a mother or a daughter who desires to create more harmony in your relationship, join us! Register: www. empowersomd.com/ SOMD Connect LLC Business Workshop-Financial Preparedness Mad Moon Café, 22576 MacArthur Blvd #336, California 10:00 AM - 12 Noon Learn from our professional speaker from the southern Maryland area on how to become financially prepared in 2018 in your personal or small business. She will share her knowledge and experience in the financial world! Get your tickets: w w w.eventbr ite.com /e/somd- con nect-llc-busin e s s -wo r k s h o p -f i n a n c i a l - p r e p a r e d n e s s - t ickets-42233500537
Thursday, March 1, 2018
For the Love of Our Animals Summerseat Farm, Mechanicsville 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Fundraiser to help with the care of our many farm animals. Fun for the whole family. Hay rides, house tours, games. See the buffalo and many other animals. Free admission. Donations greatly appreciated. For more information check us out on Facebook or Summerseat.org. Fossil Club Meeting and Public Lecture Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 1:00 – 2:30 PM Join the Calvert Marine Museum Fossil Club for a monthly meeting in the third-floor lounge. Meetings are open to the public; guests do not have to be a member to attend. Fossil expert Dr. Olivier Lambert Will make a presentation following the meeting. Whale Evolution in the Peruvian Desert Harms Gallery, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 2:30 PM Dr. Olivier Lambert, paleontologist and fossil expert from Belgium, will present “Eocene to Pliocene deposits from the Pisco Basin (southern coast of Peru): a unique source of fossils to investigate major transitions in whale evolution.” Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Stephen Godfrey at 410-326-2042, ext. 28 or email Stephen.Godfrey@calvertcountymd.gov. 57th Annual Spring Dinner Hollywood VFD Fire Dept, Social Hall 1:00 - 5:00 PM Menu will consist of Stuffed Ham, Fried Oysters, Chicken Salad, Parsley Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Green Beans, Beets, rolls, coffee and tea. $25 for adults. $7 for children ages 4-12. Children 3 and under are free. Served buffet style. Carryouts $25 each. Bake table and 50/50 raffle. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the HVFD. Call 301-373-2695 for more info. Piney Point ES PTA Bag Bingo Valley Lee VFD 5:30 – 9:00 PM Featuring Vera Bradley and Scout Bags! Doors open to the public at 5:30 pm. Bingo starts at 6:00. $20 per seat, additional books $5 each. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Enjoy a night full of good times and great bags and support Piney Point E.S. Reserve your seats now at: ppespta@hotmail.com.
Elks Texas Holdem St Mary’s County Elks Lodge, 45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park 6:00 - 11:00 PM No Limit Texas Holdem Poker Tournament. $120 Buy in (includes $20 Bounty) = 15,000 chips. Cash games will start as soon as there are enough players that are interested. Holdem : $1- $2 no limit. Omaha Hi/ Lo: $0.50—$1 no limit (starts at 4:00). Enter through the side of the building. Questions: James Dean 240577-0828. Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com Bingo Every Saturday Mother Catherine Academy, 38833 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville 6:30 - 10:00 PM Doors open at 5:00. Early Birds start at 6:30. Regular Games start at 7:00. $10 admission (includes one regular book). Call 301-884-3165 for more information. Visit www.mothercatherine.org for Jackpot and Moneyball update.
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19th Annual Mardi Gras Gala Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13470 Dowell Rd. 7:00 - 11:00 PM A Mardi Gras journey around the world! Explore the culture, the cuisine, the colors that have shaped this world-famous celebration known by so many names! More info: unitedwaycalvert.org/mardi-gras.
Sunday, March 4 Women’s Book Club The Cow and Fish, 25188 Three Notch Rd, Hollywood 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM The Gal’s of Southern Maryland recently started a monthly book club and brunch meet up! They meet the first Sunday of every month for brunch. The book is “The Hideaway” by Lauren Denton Join the group and RSVP so we know how many to reserve seats for. www.meetup.com/GALSOFSOMD/ Turkey Shoot Mechanicsville Moose Lodge 1:00 - 5:00 PM Sign up starts at 12:30, first round starts at 1:00. Shoot for money and prizes. Info call Jimmy 240-417-5767.
Monday, March 5 PBK 20th Year Celebration Lecture Cole Cinema, Campus Center of St. Mary’s College of Maryland 4:30 - 6:00 PM Alumna and PBK member Kerry Crawford ‘07 will be a guest lecturer. Crawford will discuss “How sexual violence became a security issue: The importance of advocacy in national and international affairs.” Free and open to the public. Elks Holdem Bounty Tournament St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge, 45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park 7:00 -11:00 PM No Limit Holdem Poker. $25 Buy in = 4,000 chips. $5 add-on = 1,000 chips and raffle drawing. Food and beverage available for purchase. Cash games start as soon as there are enough players interested. Holdem : $1- $2 no limit. Omaha Hi/Lo : $.50—$1 no limit (starts at 4:00). Enter through the side of the building. Questions: James Dean 240-577-0828. Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com.
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Tuesday, March 6 AARP Smart Driver Course Garvey Senior Activity Center, 41780 Baldridge St, Leonardtown 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Topics covered in this course include, but are not limited to: roundabouts, pavement markings, stopsign compliance, red-light running, and safety issues such as speeding, seatbelt and turn-signal use. $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers, payable to AARP. Members must show their membership card to get the member rate. Advance sign up is required. Lunch is available at the Center; $6 under the age of 60 and a donation for those ages 60 and above. Call 301475-4200, ext. *1050, to register for the class. Make lunch reservations when registering.
Wednesday, March 7 Passion for Wildlife Photography Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Rd., California 7:00 - 9:00 PM Join the St. Mary’s County Camera Club (SMCCC) March presentation titled “A Passion for Wildlife Photography, the Stories Behind the Images” to be given by Irene Hinke-Sacilloto of Osprey Photo Workshops & Tours. Learn more about Irene and her workshops www.ospreyphoto.com/
Saturday, March 10
Veterans and Dependents Information Seminar Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, Lexington Park 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM National Service Officers will be on hand to answer your personal questions and assist you with forms. Do you know what benefits you are due as a vetran of the Armed Forces of the United States? Do you know what beentis you are entitled to as a Spouse, widow, or dependent child of the United States? Do you know that you also have burial benefits? Do you just need help filling out the forms for the VA? These services are all FREE. Refreshments will be served. Call Wilma, 301481-2674 or Harry, 240-298-3837 for more information.
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities
Thursday, March 1, 2018
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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Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services
Legal Assistance Available
The Legal Aid Bureau, Inc. has appointments available on Friday, March 9, to provide free legal assistance to St. Mary’s County residents age 60 and over. Legal services available include landlord tenant disputes, denial of public benefits, advance directives, consumer/credit problems, etc. Legal Aid cannot prepare wills, power of attorneys, or deed changes. To schedule an appointment call 301475-4200, ext. *1064.
Seated Tai Chi
The Garvey Senior Activity Center is offering Seated Tai Chi starting Monday, March 5-April 16 at 8:30 a.m. This modified seated version of Tai Chi for Arthritis can be enjoyed by anyone wishing to practice Tai Chi sitting down. People with almost any chronic condition can learn to improve their health and mobility. It is suitable for people who are either unable to walk or are required to be seated e.g. while in flight. Medical studies confirm that Tai Chi for Arthritis relieves pain, reduces fall risk, and improves quality of life. For more information, or to sign up, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
St. Patrick’s Day Craft
Bring the luck of the Irish home with a beautiful piece of repurposed wood craft at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, March 7, at 10 a.m.! Come join us! The cost for the class and the materials is $10. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 to register.
Healthwatch Presentation
How to Take Your Own Blood Pressure- and Manage It will be presented by Linda Weintraub at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Thursday, March 8, at 10 a.m. This free workshop is designed
to help you understand what the numbers mean and why they are so important. Find out when you should be concerned and what you can do to improve those numbers. To sign up call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk. .
Senior Companion Presentation
Visit the Garvey Senior Activity Center for a Senior Companion Presentation on Wednesday, March 7, at 1:30 p.m. Since 1974, Senior Companions have made a difference by providing assistance and friendship to adults that have difficulty with daily living tasks, such as shopping or paying their bills. Their assistance helps these adults retain their dignity and remain independent in their homes rather than having to move to more costly institutional care. Opportunities are now available for those seniors 55 and over who would like to volunteer to become a senior companion. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please join us for this presentation to get more information on this wonderful program. To sign up call the receptionist at 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Maryland Rocks!
Did you know that Maryland Day is March 25th? Celebrate the Old Line State at the Northern Senior Activity Center by coming to our Northern Rocks sessions and paint Maryland themed designs on rocks on Mondays, March 12 and 19, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. You bring the rocks; we supply the paint, brushes, and even pictures of designs for free. Space is limited. To sign up for these sessions in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
read, gather new recommendations from the rest of the group, and enjoy the company of fellow bibliophiles. Visit elements-food.com for directions and to see menu options available for purchase. Adults only. No registration required.
New! Book Bites
St. Mary’s County Library will hold a new program, Book Bites at Elements Eatery & Mixology (46580 Expedition Drive, Lexington Park) on March 19 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Grab a bite and gab about books! Join us for a relaxed conversation about what you’ve been reading. Share what you loved (or loathed) about the last book you
Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word
Leonardtown Library will hold Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word on Tuesday, March 13 from 2 - 4 p.m. Learn how to create, open, format and save professional looking documents. Understand how to navigate the ribbon, make basic formatting changes, locate common editing tools, and save and print a document.
Tips for Thrift, Resale, & Consignment Deals
Are you interested in learning how to shop at second-hand stores to get the best bang for your buck? The Northern Senior Activity Center will have a presentation on tips for shopping at thrift and consignment stores on Tuesday, March 13, from 10-11 a.m. Local personal stylist Robbie Loker will guide you on how to find good deals while sorting through the good, the bad, and the ugly. Space is limited. To sign up for this free presentation in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
History Video at Loffler
The monthly history video at the Loffler Senior Activity Center will be on Wednesday, March 14, at 10 a.m. From the Secrets of Lost Empires Series, we will be showing Colosseum; Stonehenge. Witness the uncovering of the secrets of ancient civilizations as NOVA journeys to two archaeological sites where teams of experts use traditional techniques to test their hypotheses. Watch a band of experts move, raise, and cap a structure like the mysterious Stonehenge - armed with Stone Age tools. 112 minutes. Free. There are 16 seats available, reserve yours by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658 or stop by the reception desk.
Crystals & Bio Mat Presentation
Interested in learning more about healing crystals? The Northern Senior Activity Center will have a free presentation on crystals and their application in a Bio Mat on Friday, March 16, from 10:3011:30 a.m. Reflexologist Sarah Strain will give a presentation on crystals that are currently used in infrared and negative ion therapy products; specifically the Bio
Common Thread
Lexington Park Library will hold Common Thread on Tuesday, March 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber. Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, crossstitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Bring your current project, mingle with like-minded makers, and swap patterns, ideas, and tips. Basic supplies available, if needed. All skill levels welcome. No registration required.
Mat. Learn about the benefits of these therapies in this free presentation. Space is limited. To sign up for this presentation in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
Senior Bowling League Has Openings
The senior mixed bowling league sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month 12:30 p.m. at Esperanza Lanes. Cost is $15 per session, which includes 3 games, shoe rental and ball. This is a non-sanctioned league though there are some regulations to follow- the real point is to have fun with other people who are 50 years of age or older. If this is something that appeals to you, call Shellie Graziano at 301-475-4200, ext. *1655. Also, call if you would like to sub for this league and meet the age requirements. Sub fees are paid by league member.
Zumba Gold
Join us at the Garvey Senior Activity Center and dynamic instructor Geno Rothback on Thursdays at 10:45 a.m.! This class is for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance! Geno will have you moving and grooving throughout the class to fun, upbeat music selections. This class is on the fitness card and the cost is $30 for 10 classes. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 to learn more.
Introduction to Google Drive
Charlotte Hall library will hold an Introduction to Google Drive class on Thursday, March 15 from 2 - 4 p.m. Take your basics skills to the next level with Google Drive. You will learn how to save files online using your Gmail login and see how to access Google’s word processor so you can create documents on any computer that has an internet connection. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required.
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“March Opener Kick Starts Potomac Speedway’s 45th Season”
One of the longest running Friday night race tracks in the Mid-Atlantic region, Southern Maryland’s Potomac Speedway, is set to embark on yet another season. Friday night, March 23rd, the gates of the fabled three-eighths mile oval will swing open for its first of 23 scheduled events for the 2018 season. Seven different points-paying classes will compete at the track this season along the way, with the Penn-Mar Vintage cars and the Mid-Atlantic Modifieds joining the tracks activity for one night stands. Promoter Greg Gunter and General Manager Denise Hollidge will lead the charge at a track that hosts some of the fiercest stock car racing anywhere on the east coast. Here’s a look at what we can expect for the 45th season of competition at a track tabbed, “Home of the High banks”, Potomac Speedway. LATE MODELS- In almost a mirror image of the 2017 season, the Late Models will see action in just 7 shows this season. Highlighting the division will be a “Clash for Cash” series event on Memorial Day weekend and the “Larry Hills Memorial” in July. The question remains, who can dethrone Jason Covert or Dale Hoillidge as Potomac’s Late Model champion? Since the 2014 season, defending track champion Jason Covert has won three Potomac titles With Hollidge scoring his career first Potomac crown in 2016. During this four-year span, 37 Late Model races have been run with Covert and Hollidge combining for 22 feature wins, so it could be very likely to see either one of these drivers repeat as track champion. Jamie Lathroum, a threetime Limited Late Model champion at Potomac, will be a major contender for his first Late Model title. After joining forces with car owner Sommey Lacey mid-way through last season, Lathroum clicked for a late season feature win and the team certainly has the equipment and talent in Lathroum to get the job done. Kenny Moreland, the 2012 Potomac champ, muddled through a rough season that saw him get shut out of victory lane. However, strong runs toward the end of the season got Moreland back on track, and he has to be considered a formidable threat for this years championship. A sentimental favorite comes in Delaware’s Amanda Whaley. Coming off a careerbest third place point finish last season, and establishing a new one-lap track record for the class along the way, Amanda is arguably one of the most popular drivers at the track. Although she’s still searching for her first Late Model feature win at Potomac, Amanda’s combination
of equipment and experience, has her more than poised for the b r e a k- t h r o u g h win. Daryl Hills, a 15-time career winner and the 2004 and 2006 Potomac champ, will join forces with car owner Bruce Kane as the new team will contend for the championship. After a stellar career in the Limited Late Models, that included 21 feature wins and the 2013 track title, Kyle Lear will be a full-time Late Model pilot for the 2018 season. Lear’s 2017 Rocket XR-1 no.151 will be a fixture in the region Late Model battles as he will have two Jack Cornett built power plants at his disposal. Entering the new season, 110 different drivers have won in the Late Models at Potomac in the 772 events contested, with retired veteran Booper Bare leading the list with 50 career feature wins. LIMITED LATE MODELS- The class that dodged rain on more than one occasion last season will see action in 17 events. Virginia’s Tyler Emory who became a two-time Potomac champion with his title run last season is set to return to defend his crown steering his Adams/Quade owned Rocket no.23. Even though Tyler was unable to score a win at Potomac, he did collect his first career Hagerstown Late Model Sportsman feature win last season. When not racing the Limited car, Tyler will be in the family owned BRC Lazer/Vic Hill racing engines no.46 for selected Late Model events. Second year driver Jonny Oliver, who took rookie of the year honors last season, should be a major player for the track title. Behind the wheel of his familiar Rocket XR-1 no.67, Oliver is searching for his first win in the faster class and looks to add to his class win resume as he’s tallied Potomac feature wins in the Strictly Stocks, Hobby Stocks and the Street Stocks. Veteran Billy Tucker, who came within 56 points of his first Potomac championship last year, will again be a strong contender with his colorful Rocket no.B1. Former Street Stock champion Kurt Zimmerman, who won twice last season with his MasterSbilt no.9A, is a title contender in any class and will also have a former Kyle Lear Limited race engine at his disposal. Former track champion Derick Quade, Who spent most of 2017 on the road with the Mason Dixon series, is always a threat for the championship. Last year was break out year for Quade as he won twice at Potomac and took two wins in Pennsylvania with one win each at Path Valley and Bedford. CRATE LATE MODELS- The RUSH Dirt Late Model Series sanctioned class will dot the Potomac calendar 20 times in 2018. In one of the closest point battle in recent memory, Darren Alvey out-pointed Jamie Sutphin by just three points, to
secure his first career Crate Late Model title. The duo combined for 4 feature wins (2 each) and will certainly lead the charge for the class championship entering the new season.Third place point man Chuck Bowie will steer a brand new Rocket XR-1 for the new season as he still searches for his first win in the class. Bowie stated that the team may or may not chase points at Potomac, however with 20 races on the schedule, Bowie and company may have the needed incentive to stay close to home. Entering her 4th year in the Crate class will be former U-Car champion Megan Mann. This could possibly be the season to see her pick up a win as she has the equipment and desire to pull it off. Former Hobby Stock champion Matt Tarbox stated offseason that this will be his last year as a driver. Matt will tackle the track with his freshly updated and iconic no.66X as he looks for his first-ever Potomac Crate LM win. With some off season revamping and crew changes, Tarbox should be in the mix for the track championship. Veteran Jeff Pilkerton had a sub-par season that saw him shut out of victory lane. Pilkerton was, however able to gain a 5th in the final point tally as the upside to his season, and he has to be considered a legitimate threat when talking about the class championship. STREET STOCKS- A class that ran just 12 events during the season will see action in 22 events this season. Mike Latham tallied 5 feature wins and secured his second consecutive track title in a class that was not only plagued by the weather last season, but paltry car counts. Despite the lack of cars, the racing was very good in this class and Latham’s 5-win season gave him 53 for his career, tying him with Ronald Cusic for tops on the all-time win chart. Latham has flirted with the idea of retiring from competition to aid his son Mikey with his career, but I would look for him to return for a full season next year. Sophomore sensation Jeremy Pilkerton broke through for a 4-win season and he has to be considered a pre-season favorite to claim his first track championship. Veteran Ed Pope Jr. nailed down two wins on the season and came up 16 points shy of scoring his second career Potomac championship. An updated and re-skinned no.56 will certainly put Pope in the forefront of the championship battle. 2009 champion Kyle Nelson was plagued with motor issues for most of the season but still managed a 5th in the final standings. Nelson and company switched to a more reliable crate motor toward the end of the season and ran well with the new piece. With their power issues solved, Nelson and his iconic no.66X could be title contenders once again. HOBBY STOCKS- The strongest support class at the track will see action in 22 events this season. Defending and two-time class champion Sam Archer has had the knack of piling up points and
wins over the past two seasons as 11 of his 16 career division feature wins have come in the past two years. Even though he split time with the Hobby Stocks and the Street Stocks last season, Archer is poised to become the only three-time consecutive champion if he can repeat in 2018. After a stellar 18 win career in the U-Car ranks division rookie Mikey Latham broke through for his first career Hobby win in June and would then back that up with another one in July. With a full season now under his belt and a great supporting cast in his corner, Latham should easily be considered one of many title hopefuls. Despite limited appearances last season former two-time class champion Jonathan Raley romped to 3 feature wins. Raley will head into the new season with 25 career Hobby Stock wins and a better than average chance to claim his 3rd career division championship. Dave Adams (point runner-up), Buddy Dunagan (1 win, 6th in points), Tommy Randall (3rd in points) and veteran Ray Bucci could all mix it up for this years championship trophy. U-CARS- The tracks fast and furious entry-level division will appear in all 23 scheduled events. Youthful Savannah Windsor will return to try and claim, what would be, a record 3rd straight division crown. During the past two seasons, Savannah has racked up 13 feature wins tying herself with Kevin Pollard for second on the tracks all-time win list. Jamie Marks took two wins last season and fell 190 points of the division title and is more than capable of making a run at the championship. Third place point man Stephen Suite had a very consistent season. In just his second full season with the class, Stephen notched three heat race wins and is ever so close to gaining his first ever Potomac victory. Ryan Quade, Dominic King, Kyle Randall and Micheal Leigh are all contenders for a UCar win this season. STRICTLY STOCKS- The class that took the most beating by rain last season only ran 7 times last year, but will see a significant jump as the class will appear in 20 shows. Eventual track champion Greg Mattingly was the only driver to win twice during the season and is set to defend his title. Ed Pope Sr. the all-time win leader with 25 feature wins, oddly enough, has never won a division crown but is more than poised to get the job done this season. Three-time champion John Hardesty notched his 14th career win in 2017 and came within four points of his 4th track title. Nabil Guffey (2012 champion), Jeff Block (1 win, 2nd in points), Johnny Hardesty (1 win, 4th in points) and Steve Gingery are all championship contenders entering the new season. By Doug Watson
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Scott Breaks Own School Record on Final Day of Championships
Thursday, March 1, 2018
St John’s School Girls Basketball Champions Three years in a row
Andrew Scott ‘21 - Photo Credit: Bill Wood
First-year Andrew Scott (California, Md./Leonardtown) picked up his fifth program record of the season as the St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s swim team concluded the 2018 Capital Athletic Conference Men’s Swimming Championships on Sunday. Champions were determined in the 1650 freestyle, the 100 individual medley, the 200 backstroke, the 100 freestyle, the 200 breaststroke, the 200 butterfly, and the 400 freestyle relay. How It Happened Scott continued his strong rookie campaign by breaking his own school record in the 1650 freestyle. He finished second overall with a time of 16:12.73, which was an NCAA provisional qualifying time and shattered his old mark of 16:39.14 set on December 2 at the 2017 Yellow Jacket Invitational hosted by Randolph-Macon College. His secondplace finish secured his All-CAC award. Sophomore Peter Orban (Montgomery Village, Md./Watkins Mills) posted a fifth-place finish in the 200 backstroke in 1:57.10 while junior Colin Cassady (Phoenix, Md./Calvert Hall) came in fifth in the 100 freestyle in 47.39.
The foursome of Cassady, Scott, Orban, and first-year Nate Donoghue (Lanham, Md./Eleanor Roosevelt) put up a fifth-place finish in the 400 freestyle relay with a time of 3:16.56. Senior captain Kieran Broder (Olney, Md./Georgetown Prep) wrapped his Seahawk career with a sixth-place finish in the 200 breaststroke in 2:09.62 to reach the podium for the fourth time this weekend. Sophomore Ryan Akhavan (Annapolis, Md./Broadneck) paced the Seahawks in the 200 butterfly with a seventh-place finish in 1:59.74 while Donoghue was third in the consolation final for 11th overall in 2:03.77. The Seahawks finished fourth in the six-team field for the second year in a row. The University of Mary Washington won its 24th overall, and 18th consecutive, CAC championship title, while York College of Pennsylvania finished second with 743 points. By Justin Gordon jpgordon@smcm.edu for smcm
St. John’s, a Blue Ribbon School, in Hollywood, won for the third year in a row the SYBL championship for the parochial schools in St. Mary’s, Charles, and Calvert County. 1st row - Carmon Jackson #15, Macy Dollarton #5 MVP 2nd row - Desiree Barnes, Taylor Quade, Delaney Huskins, Ashley Cheseldine, Callie McDonough, Marissa Knapp, Catie Kolwey, Skylar Turner, Kaci Vallandingham (missing Virginia Fisher) 3rd row - Principal Mrs. Susan McDonough, Coach Terry Dollarton, Assistant Coach Jim Dollarton, Assistant Coach Keith MacKall
St. Mary’s Men’s Lacrosse Doubled Up by Elizabethtown, 10-5
The St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s lacrosse team dropped a 10-5 nonconference decision to Elizabethtown College on Saturday afternoon despite a pair of career performances on defense by senior captain Conner Campbell (Berwyn, Pa./ Conestoga) and sophomore defenseman Cristian Quiroa (Simi Valley, Calif./Thousand Oaks). The Basics Records: St. Mary’s (1-2), Elizabethtown (2-0) Location: Elizabethtown, Pa. – Wolf Field How It Happened After St. Mary’s drew first blood with a man-up goal by junior midfielder Ray LaPlaca (Owings, Md./Calverton) at 12:12, the Blue Jays rattled off three straight to lead 3-1 at 3:20. First-year attackman Ben
Claffee (Forest Hill, Md./Fallston) cut the deficit to one over a minute later but E-town got it back with under a minute left in the first quarter. A pair of Blue Jay goals in the second period sandwiched junior midfielder Marshall Rhodes’ (Potomac, Md./Churchill) third tally of the season and gave E-town a 6-3 advantage at halftime. Each team had a goal in the third stanza, including Claffee’s team-best second score of the day at 9:34. The Blue Jays opened up the final quarter of play with three in a row for a six-goal cushion with less than eight minutes to go. Inside the Box Score Claffee paced the Seahawks with seasonbests of two goals and three points while junior midfielder Michael Bucci (Davidsonville, Md./Severn) put up season-bests of
seven face-off wins and four ground balls. Campbell forced a career- and game-best seven Blue Jay turnovers with four ground balls while Quiroa grabbed career-highs of five ground balls and two caused turnovers. In goal, junior goalkeeper Ross Snodderly (Reisterstown, Md./Franklin) picked up nine saves, including eight in the first quarter. Scott Nizolak, who tallied a first-half hat trick, finished with four goals while Mike DiGenova chipped in two and two. Jack Myers collected a dozen stops, including seven over the final 15 minutes of play. Game Stats Shots: St. Mary’s 30, Elizabethtown 34 Ground Balls: St. Mary’s 25, Elizabethtown 33 Face-Off Wins: St. Mary’s 7, Elizabethtown 10
Extra-Man Opportunities: St. Mary’s 1-6, Elizabethtown 0-2 Saves: St. Mary’s 9, Elizabethtown 12 Caused Turnovers: St. Mary’s 13, Elizabethtown 9 Turnovers: St. Mary’s 17, Elizabethtown 21 Penalties: St. Mary’s 2 for 2:00, Elizabethtown 7 for 5:00 Facebook: StMarysAthletics Instagram: @smcseahawks, @smcmmlax Twitter: @smcseahawks, @SMCMLacrosse Hashtags: #SweepTheSheds, #GoHawks By Nairem Moran nmoran@smcm.edu for SMCM.
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Guess Who?
I am a comic actor born in New York on March 14, 1948. Although I was issued a scholarship to play baseball in college, I ultimately pursued a career in comedy. I am known for my movies and for hosting the Academy Awards nine times.
CLUES DOWN 1. Czech monetary unit 2. Able to arouse intense feeling 3. Elk 4. Muscular weaknesses 5. Geological time 6. Depths of the ocean 7. Burns to the ground 8. Becomes cognizant of 9. Cause to shade 13. US political party 14. Refers to some of a thing
17. Single 18. Type of beer 20. Ancient Iranian people 22. Grocery chain 27. Gridiron league 28. English river 29. __ and cheese 31. Peyton’s younger brother 32. Long time 33. High schoolers’ test 37. Respects 38. Organize anew 39. Filippo __, Saint 40. Intrinsic nature of something 41. Cheese dish 42. Ancient Greek City 43. Patron saint of Ireland 44. Produced by moving aircraft or vehicle 47. Shock treatment 48. __ Jones 49. Things 51. Having wings 52. Panthers’ QB Newton 53. Third-party access 58. Satisfaction
Kid'S Corner What’s the Difference?
There are four things different between Picture A and Picture B. Can you find them all?
Answers: 1. Glasses on desk 2. Blue bin missing label 3. Pencil behind boy’s ear 4. Girl wearing a ring
50. Recant 54. Small group with shared interests 55. Part of warming headgear 56. Woolen cloth 57. Snag 59. Central American fruit tree 60. Woman (French) 61. The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet 62. Type of bed 63. Soviet Socialist Republic 64. Consume 65. Japanese freight company (abbr.)
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Meteors vs. Astonomical? The meteorologists on TV said this morning that March 1st is the first day of meteorological spring. If I look outside, I say it was spring a week ago when all the Irises, Tiger Lillies, and Daffodils started shooting up through the mulch. And without even a visual confirmation, my eyes and nose can tell you that redbud has started to appear. Though I do love the soft hazy pink glow surrounding the trees, when I can see it. Now starts the month’s long trial of dealing with watery eyes and a runny nose. My left eye is very emotional, maybe because I am a left-brained person – it will look like I am crying through spring and summer. A constant trail of tears runs down my face all day and night. It gets hard to read anything when your eyes are constantly watering. I miss whole passages in my mystery books which means I miss vital clues on who the criminal turns out to be. Even allergy medication does not stop this eye from watering. I wonder why there is a meteorological spring and a traditional “calendar” day of spring? I also wonder why weather people are called “meteor” ologists? Wouldn’t that mean they only studied meteors? Thank goodness for Google. Maybe one day I’ll have Alexis or one of the other talking boxes sitting by me at all times. Well, I guess I do have my “smarter than me” phone by me most of the time. As to my first question, I found that our traditional first day of spring is actually called astronomical summer. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) also states, “So why do meteorological and astronomical summer start on different days? In short, it is because the astronomical seasons are based on the position of the Earth in relation to the sun, whereas the meteorological seasons are based on the annual temperature cycle.” Okay, got it. I love spring, so for me it starts today officially and I can start putting out soft florally décor and all my happy bunny items. Naturally there will be a few days break to add in St. Patrick’s Day décor. My middle name isn’t Coffey for nothing. Now, why are meteorologists called that? According to my informed, expert source this time, “Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader”, “…Meteorologist” comes from Ancient Greek. In about 340 B.C., Aristotle wrote Meteorologica, a compendium of what was, at the time, complete Western knowledge of weather and climate. Aristotle took the name from meteoros, a Greek word which referred to anything that was in, came from, or fell from the atmosphere, or “the sky.” That includes rain, rainbows, the climate in general, snow, ice, hail…and rocks falling from space, which today are known as meteors and meteorites… And since “meteorologist” was taken, people who actually study meteors are called meteoricists.” I know, Uncle John may not be an expert in everything, though he claims to know a lot of stuff, but I like this answer. Well, it’s time to change my china hutch décor and bring out that Bavarian China, little bunny sculptures, and floral Laura Ashley runners, if only I could see clearly enough through the constant rain coming down in front of my eyes…oh. wait a minute…I’m not even outside. Wow, I better double up on those allergy meds. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook
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Grumpy?
A dispatch from the front: that’s how war bulletins often used to begin, and while where I am heading (toward a vacation in Mexico) as I write this is about as far from a war zone as you can imagine, the metaphor almost works when you apply it to getting to paradise. We’ve probably all seen the videos on Facebook, on Youtube, and on the nightly news showing the bad behavior of travelers and flight crews alike. Maybe it’s no surprise considering the frustrations caused by delays and shrinking seat sizes and long delays at security, not to mention people using alcohol to deal with all with all those indignities of travel today. By the time passengers are crammed into that narrow metal tube, nerves are already frayed. Despite flying fairly often over the past few years, I’d only heard and read about this bad behavior airplanes; I’d never experienced it first-hand until last week— on Valentine’s Day, no less, when you’d have thought that the love bouncing off the greeting card shelves would lodge itself in everyone’s heart. Papa and I were travelling together (I pronounce it Pahpah, with emphasis on the second syllable: it’s my nickname for him, after getting in the habit of saying it when we traveled in France. I’m not so sure that he knows this is his nickname… though I guess he will now). In any case, we were on a certain low-budget airline that doesn’t take seat reservations, and we’d taken aisle seats across from each other in the ninth or tenth row. The 3-seat row in front of my father was fully occupied by a woman and her two children. The 3-seat row in front of me was empty except for a huge, heavy backpack sitting in the aisle seat. Several people around us were grumbling because the woman was holding the seat for her husband, which defeats Southwest’s system—oops, I gave away the name of the airline—which graciously allows passengers to pay more for each ticket in order to board early and get a “good” seat. Then, along came a man who wanted a seat in the row in which the backpack was located. He pointed at the backpack and loudly demanded to know who owned it. “It’s my husband’s.” the woman said, standing up, her tone unintimidated. “Where’s your husband?” the man shot back, his voice growing louder and more belligerent. “Boarding,” she retorted, stepping toward the aisle.
It felt like a Wild-Wild-West stand-off, with all of us momentarily frozen, waiting to see who would pull their six-gun first. Suddenly—there were no warnings, no further words spoken—the man hefted the loaded backpack up and flung it… right at my father! It hit his chest and ended up in his lap. There was a brief, stunned silence from everyone close by who had been observing the show-down, and then a burst of sound. From the woman: That’s my backpack! From Papa: Hey! From another passenger: Are you kidding me? And from me: If you don’t walk away right now, I’ll make sure you’re kicked off the plane and arrested! The aggressive man obviously thought better of taking the seat, surrounded as he was by a controlled but angry mob. The assault stunned me and my fellow passengers (and it was an assault; that backpack looked heavy). In a society with ever-increasing violence, I can’t truthfully say I was surprised by what happened. Like my dad, I was caught off-guard-- astonished, even- but not surprised. Here is what did shock and sadden me, though: the backpack thrower’s wife was just behind him, boarding the plane, and she saw the whole thing. In that brief lull between the assault and our reactions, her voice rose loud and clear, cutting into the silence. “He’s grumpy.” she said, and then she laughed. Grumpy is rolling your eyes at someone. Grumpy is letting a snotty tone sneak out with your words. Grumpy is sighing in exasperation. What grumpy is not is throwing a piece of luggage the size of a toddler at an octogenarian stranger on an airplane. From 30,000 feet, that wraps up this dispatch from the war-zone. Travel safely, and be careful about overloading those carry-on bags: you never know when one might be used by some nut-job in a moment air-rage—wait, let me correct that. You never know when your overloaded bag might become a weapon in the hands of some grumpy nut-job. Strange: changing the words doesn’t change the reality at all, does it? I love to hear your comments. You can reach me at thewordtech@md.met
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Four Ways to Avoid Probate
By Lyn Striegel Contributing Writer
The Downs Family of St. Mary’s County I do not claim to be an expert on this particular family but do believe the Downs family of St. Mary’s County all descend from Joseph Downs who was born prior to 1738 and died here in 1803. His wife is said to have been Ann Sanner. Will of Joseph Downs, St. Mary’s County, 2/24/1803-3/2/1803. Son: Jeremiah Downs, half of “Abell’s Chance” where I now live; one pewter dish; two pewter plates; and one bed and furniture. Grandson: Uriah Downs, the other half of “Abell’s Chance.” If he dies without heirs, it is devised to his father, Barnabas Downs. Son: Ignatius Downs, “Forest of Dean.” If he dies with the sickness he now lays with, the land is to be sold and the money is to be divided among all of my children in this county then living. Son: John Downs, now living in Kentucky, 25 pounds Maryland currency. Grandchildren: Joseph Seaton and Mary Seaton, 25 pounds current money equally divided. Grandchildren: Joseph Norris and Mary Norris, 25 pounds current money equally divided. If they die without heirs, to their mother, Ann Norris. Daughter: Elizabeth Downs, 25 pounds current money; one bed and furniture; one pewter dish; two pewter plates; one iron pot and hooks; and one cow and calf. Son: Barnabas Downs, one pewter dish; two pewter plates; and one cow and calf. Son: Joseph Downs, one pewter dish; two pewter plates; and one cow and calf. Daughter: Henrietta McKinney, one pewter dish and two pewter plates. Children: Ignatius Downs, Joseph Downs, Jeremiah Downs, Barnabas
Downs, Elizabeth Downs, Ann Norris, and Henrietta McKinney, the proceeds from the sale of my two Negro men named Phil and Peter and from the sale of the residue of my estate equally divided. Executor: Son, Jeremiah Downs. Witnesses: Joseph Gough, William Combs, Elizabeth Dyer. Children of Joseph Downs: Ignatius Downs, born ca1759. Ignatius enlisted in the Continental Army as a Private, 5/14/1778, He may be the same Ignatius Downs who married Jane Carter in 1799. John Downs, b. 1762; moved to KY in 1785; d. 1857, Nelson Co., KY. He married first, Mary Ann “Nancy” Harper ca1784. Barnabas “Barney” Downs, b. Bef. 1763; d. Aft. 1821, Washington Co., KY. He married Frances Greenwell here about September 6, 1798. They were the parents of Uriah Downs, named in his grandfather’s will. Uriah was listed as head of household in Christian County, Kentucky in 1830. Elizabeth Downs, b. 1766; d. Aft. 1821. Ann Downs, b.1768 d. Aft. 1803. She married Vincent Norris before 1783,Joseph Downs, Jr., b. 1770; d. Aft. 1825. He married Eleanor Adams April,19, 1801, Jeremiah Downs, b. 1773; d. Bef. 1821; married Eleanor Norris, 31 Dec 1803, Unknown Daughter DOWNS, b. Bef. 1787, This was the mother of Joseph and Mary Seaton named in their grandfather’s will. Henrietta Downs, b. Bef. 1787;d. Aft. 1821; m. (1) McKinney, Bef. 1803; m. (2) Linthrum, Aft. 1803.
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Recently, a lady who attended one of my seminars discussing revocable living trusts was determined to obtain a trust rather than allow her children to go through the probate process. This is not an unusual reaction. This lady was the personal representative of her mother’s estate and had just closed probate after five years of arguments with her siblings! What is probate? When you die, if you are holding assets in your sole name (house, bank accounts, brokerage accounts, etc.) the only way the assets are going to get to your beneficiaries is by going through the probate process. Some people think that if you have a will you do not have to go through the probate process. This is untrue. Probate applies whether or not you have a will. Every State has a probate process, ordinarily starting with a Register of Wills for the county in which the decedent resided and held property. Forms are filed with the Register of Wills to apply to open an estate in the decedent’s name and apply to be the personal representative for the estate. Because these filings can be complicated, personal representatives ordinarily use the services of an attorney to help them. The probate process in Maryland takes between 8-12 months and attorney’s fees range up to 3.5% of the assets. Prior to closing probate, no funds can be distributed to beneficiaries. Probate proceedings are public. It is not uncommon for probate proceedings to take several years because of challenges and arguments among beneficiaries. And, if you own assets in your sole name in more than one state, your loved ones will have to undergo probate proceedings in every state in which you hold assets. HOW CAN PROBATE BE AVOIDED? The key to avoiding probate is to ensure that when a person dies they do not hold any assets in their sole name. Here are four ways to avoid probate: SET UP A LIVING TRUST. The only way to truly avoid probate is to create a Living Trust. Living Trusts were invented to allow people to avoid probate. How? With a Living Trust, all of a person’s assets are re-titled into the name of their own trust. The person becomes the Trustee of their own trust. When they die, they appoint someone to be the Successor Trustee of the
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trust. Since all assets have been re-titled into the name of the trust, when the person dies they are not holding any assets in their sole name. Therefore, no probate. The assets transfer immediately upon death to the Successor Trustee who distributes the assets to the beneficiaries you have designated in your trust. There are many other benefits to creating a Living Trust. First, it is private, not public. There is no court supervision since there is no probate. No filings need to be made accounting for assets. The Living Trust is usable in all states, and there are no legal or filing fees required when you die. CREATE “PAYABLE ON DEATH” ACCOUNTS. Every bank has a form used to designate who takes the money in your bank accounts when you die. This is called a “Payable on Death” or “POD” form. If you fill out this form for your bank accounts, the bank will pay over the monies in your accounts to whomever you designate when you die, without those accounts having to go through probate. PUT YOUR ASSETS IN JOINT NAME. Many people will add a child’s name to their house deed so that when they die the property will go to the child without the need for probate. However, there are potential tax problems with this approach. If you put your child’s name on the deed to the house, they take their ownership interest in that house at your “basis” or what you paid for the house. That means, when you die and they own the house and want to sell it, they will have to pay capital gains taxes on the difference between what you paid for the house and what it is worth when you die. GIVE AWAY YOUR ASSETS WHILE YOU ARE STILL ALIVE. Many people “spend down” their own assets by giving them away before they die. This avoids probate since you have given away the assets and do not own them when you die. We will be speaking about these issues at a free seminar at 11am on March 21st at our office in North Beach. Call 301-855-2236 to reserve your spot or just come by.
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