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Veterans Clinic Plan Up For Review
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
The plan to build the new community-based outpatient clinic in Charlotte Hall to serve the region’s veterans is set for review this month by the St. Mary’s County’s planning agency. The developer of the project, FD Stonewater Development I, LLC of Arlington, Va., submitted their proposal for review by the county’s Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) on May 2. The project is proposed for a 7.96-acre site across from and just north of the current Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. The new veterans clinic is proposed to be 24,000 square feet in size. Local elected officials were encouraged by the latest step in the process to construct the long-awaited facility but one problem remained; the actual contract award for the building has yet to be granted. “It’s ready to go,” said St. Mary’s County Commissioner President Randy Guy. “I’m very excited about it.” Guy said he received a brief from the staff of the Veterans Regional Adviso-
ry Committee, part of the Tri-County Council, on Monday about the progress of the clinic. “We we’re told it would come through by the end of the month,” Guy said. Tri-County Council officials have said the contract award for the new clinic was nearly completed since February. “I’m frustrated by it, too,” Guy said. The clinic currently in use is located at the veterans home but is surplus space and has been deemed aged and inadequate for the needs of regional veterans; local, state and federal officials have tried to have the new facility built for the better part of a decade. A satellite veterans clinic has been approved for the Lexington Park area, though, to take up residence in the East Run medical facility just across from Great Mills High School on Great Mills Road. Though much smaller in size than the Charlotte Hall facility, the Lexington Park site will be closely situated to serve the veteran community, local officials have said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Is a Bay Crossing in Southern Maryland’s Future?
By Dick Myers Editor
Staff members of the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) made a foray May 8 into what could be considered enemy territory. Normally Southern Maryland likes to see visits from state officials, particularly when they come bringing money. But, this time the subject was something that doesn’t sit very well with most area residents – a second Chesapeake Bay crossing in their backyard. The state agency that owns and operates (with toll revenue) the existing bay bridge is embarking on a study of the need for a second crossing, and everything is on the table as to where that would be if it is determined a second bridge is needed, including in Southern Maryland. At the initial stage of what is being called Tier 1 of a two-phase study, the agency is conducting public meetings around the state. There are no formal presentations at the meetings. Instead maps of the length of the Bay are spread around the room that show features like transportation networks and natural resources. But, there are no maps showing any alternate routes – the state officials say they haven’t gotten that far along. Attendees approach the maps and ask
questions of the agency representatives and before they leave they are encouraged to fill out forms with contact information. The questionnaire does not ask whether the attendees like the idea of a second bridge in their area. And one option that remains on the table is doing nothing. President of the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr has an opinion. Standing in the middle of a room at Calvert High School in Prince Frederick, the meeting venue, the commissioner said he had not run into anybody who favoured a second Bay crossing in Calvert. “It would totally destroy the county,” he said bluntly. The commissioner boards of both Calvert and St. Mary’s have sent letters in opposition. The St. Mary’s letter signed by Commissioner President Randy Guy said, “St. Mary’s County is home to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station and a bridge in our region could jeopardize the valuable mission of the base and the community that supports it.” The Calvert letter, signed by all of the commissioners, said, “As you may know, Calvert County has worked hard to retain our rural character. Adding a Bay Bridge Crossing, we believe, would have a detrimental impact on our ability to keep any
sense of rural character intact.” Slaughenhoupt told The County Times that an earlier Bay crossing study had shown the preferred location to be somewhere in northern Maryland. And he added, there is enough space between the existing two spans to add a third one for additional traffic. The meeting at Calvert High School was well-attended. It was one of six around the state this month, with the others in Arnold, Chestertown, Middle River, Cambridge and Wye Mills. Seen at the Calvert High School meeting were Gretchen Hartman, who is Gov. Hogan’s Southern Maryland representative and a St. Mary’s County resident, Calvert County Planning Commission member Robert Reed and the county’s Long-Range Planner Jenny Plumer-Welker While most local residents do oppose a crossing from Southern Maryland because of the traffic, it would generate for the region, The County Times did talk to one St. Mary’s County resident who favoured it but asked not to be identified. He said he travels frequently to Ocean City and it would be convenient for him. He added he thought it would be an economic benefit to Southern Maryland, adding businesses to service the travellers. According to the Maryland Transpor-
tation Authority special website for the Bay Crossing Study, “This study will include scoping; purpose and need development; corridor alternative analysis and screening; traffic and environmental analyses; and public and agency involvement. The study is expected to be completed in December 2020.” The website stated the purpose of the study; “Tier 1 NEPA (Bay Crossing Study) is a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study that will result in the identification of a preferred corridor alternative to address congestion at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and evaluation of its financial feasibility. The Bay Crossing Study will evaluate current and future traffic demand across the Chesapeake Bay.” A committee is working with MDTA staff on the study. Calvert County Director of Planning Mark Willis is a member of the commute. The MDTA owns, finances, operates, and maintains the William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial (Bay) Bridge and is conducting the $5 million Bay Crossing Study. Residents can express their feelings about the study through the website: https://www.baycrossingstudy.com/ dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Sheriff Timothy Cameron awards Dfc. Blaine Gaskill for valor at Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Photo by Ceandra Scott.
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Dfc. Blaine Gaskill, the St. Mary’s sheriff’s deputy whose quick and aggressive response brought an end to the shooting at Great Mills High School March 20, was honored Tuesday for his courage under the worst conditions. When 17-year-old Austin Wyatt Rollins entered Great Mills High School on that rain-soaked morning to end the life Jaelynn Willey, 16, Gaskill ran to the sound of the shooter’s pistol and in seconds confronted him. Gaskill fired one round from his weapon just as Rollins had turned his gun on himself and fired, ending the bloodshed. Also wounded was a 14-year-old male student, hit in the leg by Rollins’ bullet. For his response that day Gaskill also received a citation and personal letter from Gov. Larry Hogan and recognition from the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County. Gaskill, a husband and father of three, continues to serve as the school resource officer at Great Mills High School nearly two months after that fateful day. His name has become known internationally but he tries to eschew all the attention that has come his way.
“I’m not a big fan of it,” Gaskill said with a quick smile about the continued focus on him. He continues to focus on his work and praises the students and staff at Great Mills high for supporting him. “All of the support people give me is really nice,” Gaskill told The County Times. “All of them have really come together for each other.” The shooting incident has made him more aware of his surroundings in its aftermath, he said, and appreciative of life in general. “It makes me appreciate the day better,” Gaskill said. “I’m more alert.” Starting off his career with the sheriff’s office in the corrections division, Gaskill went on to become a patrol deputy and member of the agency’s elite Emergency Services Team, of which he is still a member today. As the end of the school year approaches, Gaskill said he is preparing for DARE Camp to teach young people about the dangers of drugs. He said he’s happy to serve with the sheriff’s office. “I’m not going anywhere soon, hopefully,” Gaskill said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Chamber Honors Four Businesses at Annual Showcase Beacon Award (for businesses with 15 or fewer employees) – eTrepid, Inc. Founded in 2010 with just two employees, it has grown to be one of the area’s largest Managed IT service providers. Owner Tom Blandford accepted the award. He said, “Small business owners are fearful of something they don’t understand.” He said his company’s goal is to guide them through that maze. He noted that eTrepid meant “without tear.”
Chamber awardees, (l to r) Tomas F. McKay, David McKay and Cherry Price of McKay’s Fresh Foods and Pharmacy, Kera Cherrey of Chesapeake Staging & Interiors, Inc, Tom Blandford of eTrepid, and Jason Burroughs, John MacDonald, and Joseph Drury of Olde Town Pub.
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Lighthouse Award (for larger businesses) – McKay’s Fresh Foods and Pharmacy Founded in 1946 by James Manning and Marilyn McKay, the company has grown to have more than 200 employees and is currently building a brand new store in Charlotte Hall. They also, in 2012, rebranded one of their aging locations on Leonardtown Hollywood Road into the unique McKay’s Market and Café. The McKay’s children, David and Thomas F, McKay and Cherry Price, accepted the award. Thomas McKay credited their employees, known as associates for their success over the years. “That relationship between those associates and our customers is what has carried us for 7 years,” Thomas McKay said.
The St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce bestowed awards on four “outstanding” businesses May 9 as part of its annual Business Showcase at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. The awards are for smaller and larger businesses, an emerging Emerging Business Award – Chesapeake Staging business and for one that does exceptional community & Interiors, Inc. 1-2 PageThis Mothers Dayaward 2018_1/2 Page M0thers Page 1 service. year’s winners were: Day 5/7/18 12:11 PM Founded in 2015 by Kera Cherrey, the business does
staging and interior design for the real estate community and the general public. She partnered with her future husband Eric Beasley of Clarkwater Construction to offer expanded services. “We have to be consistent; we have to, to give this award justice,” Cherrey said. Community Service Award – Olde Town Pub Owners Jon MacDonald, Jason Burroughs and Joseph Drury all grew up in the county and have a history of giving back. They annually support Hospice, Ducks Unlimited, the Leonardtown Library, local fire departments and rescue squads, Chopticon, Leonardtown and St. Mary’s Ryken high schools and numerous elementary schools. MacDonald, noting the recent tragedy at Great Mills High School, said, “Together we are a community. We have to help each other out.” Chamber President Pat Mudd of Mudd Engineering LLC served as MC for the awards luncheon. He noted that the majority of the chamber’s members are small businesses. The annual Business Showcase, which filled the halls of the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, followed the luncheon. dickmyers@counytimes.net
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Groundbreaking for New Leonardtown Library and Garvey Senior Activity Center Planned
Photo courtesy of St. Mary’s County Government. An artist’s rendering of the new library/ senior center.
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County invite the public to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Leonardtown Library and Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, May 15, at 9 a.m. The ceremony will kick off construction of the long planned replacement for
the Leonardtown Library and Garvey Senior Activity Center. The combined $19.9 million, 45,507 Square Foot facility will include additional public library space, reader/computer seating, computer training room and quiet rooms for library patrons. Those using the new Garvey Senior Activity Center will enjoy
upgraded strength training, increased space for aerobic exercise-type activities, an enlarged dining area and pickle ball courts. “The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are extremely pleased to get this long-awaited project off the ground,” said Commissioner President Randy Guy. “We are appreciative of the continued efforts of Garvey Senior Activity Center Council, Inc. and Friends of the Library. Without them we would not have arrived at the point of breaking ground on this new facility.” Those wishing to attend are asked to park near the Potomac Building, located at 23115 Leonard Hall Drive at the Governmental Center in Leonardtown. Shuttle service will be available to the build site off Leonard’s Grant Parkway. Shuttles will be available from 8 - 9 a.m. with return service available between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Parking will not be available at the build site. “The new Leonardtown Library will be spacious, light, and beautiful,” said Michael Blackwell, Director of St. Mary’s County Library. “We look forward to celebrating the groundbreaking
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Attempted Murder, Kidnapping Mechanicsville Man Pleads Defendant Faces June Trial Guilty in Calvert Murder By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
A Suitland man facing 29 felony counts stemming from an alleged twoday crime spree in St. Mary’s last year has a trial date set for June 5. William Edward Johnson III is accused of first-and-second-degree attempted murder in connection with an attempted vehicle theft at a Lexington Park car lot Nov. 4 and armed robbery, kidnapping and carjacking from an incident just the following day. Johnson is currently incarcerated at the county’s adult detention center awaiting trial. In the first incident the defendant is accused of nearly beating a car lot attendant to death who confronted Johnson and an unknown accomplice. An application for a statement of charges filed by Det. Melissa Hulse states that at about 1a.m. Nov. 4 the victim Thomas Cartner observed two African American subjects trying to gain entry to a vehicle on the property of Medinah Auto Sales on Three Notch Road; Cartner was staying at a trailer on the lot that morning. When Cartner yelled at the two suspects to leave, one of them confronted him and began to strike him with an
unknown object between eight and 15 times; when Cartner fell to his knees the suspect robbed him of his wallet, bank debit card and a cell phone. The suspect, later identified as Johnson, fled the scene. The following day a victim reported being carjacked and robbed in the vicinity of Westbury Drive and Carmen Woods Drive in Lexington Park. The victim, Matthew Wentz, reported being approached by a man who needed assistance jump starting his vehicle, but the suspect, later identified as Johnson entered the Wentz’s vehicle and put a gun to his head and threatened to shoot him if he did not drive him to an abandoned path off of Card Road. Johnson is alleged to have marched the victim into the woods at gunpoint and robbed him of money, his cell phone and wallet; Johnson then is alleged to have stolen the victim’s vehicle and then driven off. Police determined that Johnson then went back to the disabled vehicle where he picked up an older female who had been with him and left in the stolen car. Johnson also faces charges of firstand-second-degree assault, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and illegally possessing a firearm. guyleonard@countytimes.net
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
James Harley, 39, pleaded guilty last week in Calvert County Circuit Court to the shooting death of his wife Harley Tanya Harley, avoiding the possibility of a life sentence without parole. Harley killed his wife in late April of last year with three shots from a handgun; a neighbor who lived in the same Rawhide Drive neighborhood as Tanya Harley noticed their son walking around Chesapeake Ranch Estates in a confused state the day of the murder. When the neighbor took the boy back to his mother’s home he found her dead body. The ensuing investigation quickly targeted James Harley, based on reports of arguments heard the day of the killing by various witnesses between the Harleys over a cellphone. Calvert sheriff’s deputies were able to track Harley’s cell phone movements but he eventually turned himself in to law officers in St. Mary’s County. Court records show that the Harley’s marriage was filled with strife and a wife in fear for her life. In the year’s worth of investigation leading up to Harley’s murder plea, prosecutors had filed motions to enter
into evidence prior bad acts on the part of the defendant. Court records show a record of domestic violence “including previous assaults, numerous prior threats to kill and harm the victim” as well as incidents of stalking and harassment leading up to the death of the victim. The prosecution alleged that the defendant’s infidelity was the source of strife in the relationship; the victim had filed for protective orders between November and December of 2016 in which she described her estranged husband tracking her movements while on the road and tailgating her to the point where he allegedly tried to run her off the road. Aside from constant harassing calls and texts from the defendant, she alleged her estranged husband had used their children to track her whereabouts and her activities. Witness reports show that Tanya Harley believed she would be the target of a lethal assault. “In the days leading up to her death, the victim expressed to others her fear [James Harley] was going to kill her,” court records read. James Harley’s sentencing hearing is set for August. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision
On Sunday, May 6, 2018 at approximately 11:00pm, Troopers from the Leonardtown Barrack responded to the area of MD Rt. 234 (Budds Creek Road) and Pin Cushion Road, Leonardtown, Maryland for a reported serious motor vehicle collision. As a result of the collision, a male operator was pronounced deceased at the scene. Upon arrival, Tpr. M. Posch and Cpl. E. Krenik discovered two vehicles involved in the accident with severe damage from a head on collision and one vehicle was engulfed in fire with the driver trapped inside. A preliminary investigation conducted by Troopers from the Leonardtown Barrack, with the assistance of the Maryland State Police Southern Region Crash Unit, indicates a 2017 Chevrolet Trax operated by William Lucas of Washington, DC
(68 years old) was traveling east on Rt. 234 and attempted to pass two vehicles. While passing, the Chevrolet crossed into the westbound lane and into the path of a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander operated by Ashley Williams of Mechanicsville, MD (22 years old), striking it head on. Ms. Williams was transported to Washington Hospital Center by Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 with serious injuries. Mr. Lucas was pronounced deceased on the scene. Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to contact the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack Duty Officer at (301) 475-8955. The investigation is continuing and is being investigated by Trooper First Class W. Scarlett and Trooper M. Posch. (18-MSP-019206)
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New Mother Reflects on Starting a Family By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Rachel Ali and her daugther Amelia Grace.
After five years of marriage Rachel Ali and her husband Isaac Ali enjoyed being able to pack up and go on trips whenever they wanted; the life of a married couple was sweet and they had their daily lives planned out. Things changed when their little daughter Ameila Grace was born just over a year ago. As Mother’s Day approaches, Rachel told The County Times that being a mother was much different from what she had thought – and planned it – to be. “It’s definitely the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done but it’s also the most challenging thing I’ve ever done,” she said. “I’m a planner by nature and I read everything I could on having a baby. “But I found out you can’t understand it until you’re actually a mother.”
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Perhaps the thing that impressed her the most about being a new mother was the love she developed for her daughter, quite distinct from the kind she had for her husband. “It’s a different love… for this tiny little human that I carried for nine months,” Rachel said. “It’s so cute watching her develop and grow.” Her daughter takes the necessity to plan things out even greater. “Before we could just pack up and go on trips,” she said. “Now we have to plan way ahead.” Packing her daughter’s stroller and toys for a trip are just the beginning. Spending the first months with her daughter on maternity leave brought her so close to Amelia that she found it hard to
pull herself away. “I knew the day was coming” when she would go back to her job at SAIC as a contract support specialist. “It was really hard. “I think I cried the first day back to work.” Perhaps the thing she likes best about her daughter is her quiet composure and willingness to go places with her parents. “She never really was a crier and she usually sleeps through the night,” Rachel said. “We go on shopping trips a lot and she doesn’t mind coming along. “She really is a joy to be around.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Leonardtown Swings Into Spring
The Chesapeake Swingband, along with a special appearance by a Leonardtown Dance Flash Mob, brought the audience to their feet on a beautiful First Friday evening in Leonardtown’s Arts & Entertainment District. People of all ages gathered to the tunes of a golden era as they jitterbugged, waltzed, and swayed on Washington Street. Local multi-media artist Taryn Brown led an electric show of dazzling choreography combined with high energy moves as her Flash Mob, sponsored by St. Mary’s County Arts Council, made an exciting debut at The Square. The SoMar Drummers concluded the evening with a jam session of percussion and rhythm underneath the stars and moonlight. From 5 to 8 p.m, local art galleries held Opening Receptions for their new shows, art studios hosted workshops and
special events, authors and poets were featured, and shops and restaurants throughout town offered onenight only specials. A much anticipated Open House was held at one of Downtown Leonardtown’s newest businesses – Escape Rooms Southern Maryland, where visitor received a sneak peek of the “Rest Easy Motel” and “Cat Burglar” rooms. Join us on June 1st for our “Where’s Crabby?” Scavenger Hunt with great prizes and the continuation of the First Friday Music Series featuring C. Bass & the Rockfish, followed by the SoMar Drummers. Be sure to check the “Leonardtown First Fridays” Facebook page or www.firstfridaysleonardtown.com for details. A special note of appreciation to our Platinum Level Sponsors (Marrick Homes, Quality Built Homes, Winegardner Motor Company) whose generous support makes these community activities possible. Also a big thank you to the volunteers who work hard to plan and produce these events. We look forward to seeing everyone back on June 1st! Press Release from Leonardtown Business Association
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Looking for a great way to experience the Patuxent River? The Calvert Marine Museum is offering two-hour public sails aboard the historic skipjack Dee of St. Mary’s, departing from the museum dock at 2:30 p.m. Sail on Saturdays May 26, June 23, July 28, August 25, and September 29 and on Sundays June 3, July 8, August 12, September 16 and October 14. Tickets are $25 for ages 13 and up and $15 for children 5 – 12. No children under 5 permitted. Call 410326-2042, ext. 41 to make a reservation. Advance reservations are taken by noon the Friday prior to the sail. Any remaining tickets may be purchased at the Admissions Desk on the day of the sail. The Dee of St. Mary’s, built in 1979, is one of the last skipjacks ever constructed on the Chesapeake Bay. The Dee was used originally in the commercial oys-
ter fishery and later as a floating classroom starting in 1989 when the oyster population dwindled. The Museum took ownership in May 2013 and is pleased to offer public sails, educational opportunities, and private charters. Explore how the prehistoric past, natural environments, and maritime heritage come to life and tell a unique story of the Chesapeake Bay. The Calvert Marine Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, military with valid I.D, AAA and AARP members, and $4.00 for children ages 5 - 12; children under 5 and museum members are admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Press Release from CMM
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Stepping outdoors and picking a freshly grown vegetable is a joy for many homeowners who like to garden. Growing vegetables at home offers many benefits. In addition to providing a worthwhile hobby that can increase your physical activity, having control over your own produce can reduce exposure to a number of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. This translates into foods that are healthier for the body and the environment. Gardens also can help the average person save money on often costly produce, all the while reducing gardeners’ carbon footprints. Waiting to reap the rewards of a har-
vest can try the patience of those accustomed to satisfying their needs on a moment’s notice. This is especially true for young gardeners who have grown up in a society that increasingly provides immediate gratification. While tomatoes, peppers and watermelons require long growing seasons, many other fruits and vegetables grow much faster. This offers plenty of bounty in a short time for those who may have gotten a later start on their gardens or simply don’t have the patience to wait on the more time-consuming growers. • Arugula: Some people call arugula “rocket” because of just how
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quickly it grows. The green has been growing in popularity as a salad starter or vegetable side dish. Simply cut the leaves when they are large enough and as needed for recipes. Other fast-g rowing greens i n cl u d e kale, chard mustard greens and watercress. • Radishes: Radishes are typically ready for harvest about one month after planting, making them among the fastest-growing vegetables around. • Snap beans: Beans can be steamed, added to salads or eaten raw with dips. They’re often a summer staple. Some of the fastest producers are ready to harvest in about 50 days. • Turnips: Both the roots and the leaves of turnips can be eaten, and this old-fashioned vegetable makes a great addition to soups and stews. Because the plants tend to be toler-
ant across many gardening zones, they’re handy and easy-to-grow even as the weather cools. • Squash: Don’t mistake the squash in the garden for cucumber. Both look similar but green squash, or zucchini, can be much more versatile. Zucchini can be grilled, baked, sautéed, stuffed, fried, and even turned into noodles. • Green onions: To add fresh flavor to foods, green onions (scallions) grow much more quickly than it takes onion bulbs to mature. Speak with a garden center expert to learn more about which vegetables, fruits and herbs grow quickly and will thrive in your home garden.
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After a few months of chilly temperatures, come spring, many homeowners are eager to throw open their windows and doors and breathe new life into their homes. Simple changes made now — even before the weather begins to warm up — can improve interior spaces and brighten the atmosphere of a home. • Go plant shopping. Research from NASA suggests adding at least one plant in your home per 100 square
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feet is efficient enough to clean air. Fresh foliage also makes a home feel warm and inviting. Watering and misting plants introduces moisture into indoor air, which can make rooms overcome with dry air from heating systems feel comfortable. Just be sure to avoid overwatering plants, which can lead to mold growth. • Swap out throw pillows. Accent pillows on beds and sofas are quick
and inexpensive ways to add new bursts of color to rooms. You may be able to make over a room’s entire color scheme with new pillows. Invest in pillows that you can switch with each season so your decor will never look tired or dull. • Clean existing light fixtures. Another way to brighten the mood in a home is to periodically clean light fixtures to make sure they are working effectively. Spend time dusting them and cleaning off any accumulated debris. If need be, switch out old lamp shades for newer ones that let more light shine through. If inadequate lighting is a problem no matter how many lamps you have, consult with an electrician about installing more overhead and accent lighting. • Give rugs and floors a deep cleaning. Recirculated air may be full of dust and other microscopic particles that end up blowing throughout
your home. Also, it’s easy to track in dirt and other materials on your shoes that become imbedded in carpeting. At least once a year, rent or enlist the surfaces of carpet and upholstery cleaners to give floors a thorough cleaning. You may be surprised at how clean and fresh a home looks and smells once rugs and carpets are deep-cleaned. You also can make a dry carpet cleaner using baking soda, corn starch and desired fresh herbs for fragrance. Sprinkle and then vacuum up after a few hours. • Color-coordinate bookshelves. Group all books with similarly colored covers together for an instant and eye-appealing look. • Simmer some homemade home deodorizer. In a large pot, boil water and some scented herbs, such as rosemary, citrus rinds, vanilla, or lavender. The aroma will waft through the home, creating a pleasing scent. • Invest in new window treatments. Lightweight draperies or new blinds or shades can transform the look of a room. Be sure to keep curtains and blinds open during the day to maximize the hours of sunlight. Homeowners can make some simple changes while they’re stuck indoors and reap the benefits when the weather warms up again.
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barrels to also protect children and pets from falling in. Overflow valves should always direct water away from structures to prevent water damage to homes or sheds. In addition, to reduce risk of falls and injury, homeowners should be certain that water is not directed toward sidewalks, driveways or other areas where foot traffic is common. Before the arrival of winter, homeowners should disconnect their rain barrels from downspouts to prevent the formation of ice.
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Fresh herbs can transform the flavor of favorite recipes and add a fresh spark to one’s palate when used during cooking or as a garnish. People who may not have the space or the inclination to create an outdoor garden should know that many herbs can be grown successfully indoors. Small in size compared to outdoor gardens, indoor herb gardens can be grown on a windowsill. Indoor herb gardens also can be housed in decorative containers, serving double-duty as living centerpieces on kitchen or dining room tables. Start by finding a con-
tainer that fits your decor. Punch holes in the bottom, if necessary, to allow for proper drainage. Line the bottom of the container with gravel or perlite to help with drainage, then top with potting soil. Position small herb plants and fill in with extra potting soil. Sage, thyme, dill, and rosemary are good starters, but any herbs will do. Add a top-dressing of peat moss to assist with water retention and help the plants thrive. Place the container in your desired location and enjoy the welcoming aromas and fresh herbs at your fingertips.
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Activists Pushing for Fast Community Center Build
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Though its slated construction is years away, local community activists from groups like the NAACP and even Walden Sierra, Inc. are pushing to have the funding for a new, 70,000 square foot community center moved up in the county’s construction budget. They say they are unwilling to see their idea for a project whither away as other similar projects have done for lack of funding or waning interest. The project is currently in the county’s Capital Improvement Program, with $500,000 budgeted for design and engineering in 2022. Mia Bowers, one of the leading members of the campaign for the community center, with a focus on bringing youth into the facility, said the group wants to see the money moved up to 2020. “If we can get that design phase money moved to 2020 that would be a great success,” Bowers told The County Times. The sooner the project could begin, she said, the greater chance it would have to succeed. Community centers with a focus on youth have not been entirely successful in St. Mary’s if past efforts were any measure. Bowers knows this, as does Arthur Shepherd, director of the Recreation and Parks Department.
“We are in the positive youth development business,” Shepherd said, adding that when the Loffler Senior Center at Chancellors Run Park was built it was originally for youth – it did not succeed. “The foot print wasn’t big enough,” Shepherd said of the Loffler site. This new facility, Bowers said, would also be multi-generational despite its focus on youth. “If it’s only youth who come you won’t have the kind of participation to justify the county to pay for it,” Bowers said. “Their voices [the youth] are being heard. “Old people planning for young people doesn’t always work.” The campaign has completed a community mapping project that outlined services and amenities available for the community; it is one of the driving forces behind the effort that there are gaps in activities for youth and other age groups in the Lexington Park community according to the campaign. Bowers is confident that if the county builds the facility the young people will come to take advantage of its programs. Shepherd said much remains to be done to decide which programs would even go in the facility. The construction costs are estimated at $16.3 million, and that does not even begin to cover operational costs, fees and charges for individual programs and staffing the new building. “That’s one of the challenges,” Shepherd said. Also, Shepherd said, the fact that youth contend there are few activities for them does not mean they would flock to a new community center. The ideas for programs at the facility are many and none have been decided upon. Bowers envisions some programs such as Walden Sierra counseling services, local soup kitchens and even the Department of Social Services could be brought in on a rotating, weekly basis. These groups’ programs would be added to various community and sports programs that would be made available. “We’re mobilizing the community and doing the research to fill the gaps of what’s needed,” Bowers said. “A lot of times people don’t know about services or can’t get to them.” She said programs could be funded from other sources than county taxpayers, to include grants and scholarships as well as public/private partnerships. “This is going to be costly,” Bowers said. “It shouldn’t be up to the county to come up with all the programs.” The county’s vision for the new facility, which could
be built in Nicolet Park, includes a fitness center, multiuse space, storage space, a gymnastics training facility, basketball courts, catering kitchen and a social hall. While the campaign continues to gather support, not everyone thinks the community center is a good idea. Commissioner Todd Morgan questioned whether having so many services and programs, many of which are still undefined, under one roof. Moreover, Morgan said, many of the services and programs that could be moved into the new center are already available in Lexington Park. Essentially, he said, it could amount to an enormous duplication of effort with no guarantee it would be successful. He also believed the construction costs would go beyond what was scheduled in the county’s construction budget. “I don’t know if everything has to be under one roof,” Morgan said, adding that a developer is already building an in-door sports complex on Willows Road with a planned 25,000 square feet of space. “If private industry has already started why can’t county government through public/private partnerships begin to fulfill the community’s desires?” Morgan asked. He offered a litany of services already offered in the Lexington Park area, including meeting rooms and conflict resolution services at the local library, a job search assistance office next to Millison Plaza, and all of the recreation available at Nicolet Park to include a refurbished skate park and a water park. He also noted the gymnastics center that already operates just off of FDR Boulevard near Great Mills Road. “Lets look at what’s going on already and find ways to maximize it,” Morgan said. “All of this is walkable and bikeable or serviced by STS buses.” The construction of such a new facility in Lexington Park would also trigger another problem, Morgan said; communities in North and South County would likely complain they were being ignored. Morgan said there was already a paucity of recreational facilities in either portion of the county and they required the use of a vehicle to get to them. “There would be lots of complaints of ‘What are you going to build for us?’” Janice Walthour, president of the local chapter of the NAACP, said the advantages for youth from a new facility would be considerable. Growing up here, she experienced a lack of things to do in her younger years as youth now complain about. “It’s important to have a place for youth and families to go,” Walthour said. “Everybody’s trying to get information to kids, this could be a one-stop-shop. “This would also be an opportunity for mentoring and tutoring.” She supported a community center where at least some programs would be subsidized for young people. “At least it could be in walking distance for activities,” said Walthour. “A lot of kids can’t afford fees.” As she saw the situation, there were more options for activities for senior citizens than for young people in St. Mary’s. “I’ve had people ask me the question ‘Why are there three senior centers and no youth centers?’” Walthour said. “They’ve been calling for it for years.” Bowers said she knew the path to getting the community center built would be a difficult one, but the campaign would not give up. “We have no intention of letting go until we have a community center,” Bowers said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
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and PMA-274 Presidential Helicopters Program at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. He was very involved in the ministries of Patuxent Baptist Church. He also enjoyed reading, playing guitar, origami and watching his favorite football team, the Washington Redskins. Paul is survived by his mother, Jenny; wife, Rosalie; two daughters, Jessica and Jannah; brother, Neil; and sister, Kim. Paul is preceded in death by his father, Laurence. Memorial contributions may be made to Patuxent Baptist Church, P.O. Box 687, Hollywood, MD 20636. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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School in Weirton, WV. Nancy was an exceptional swimmer, member of the Paul Dana Ryan, famous West Virginia “Dolphin Club”, 54, of Lexington and taught swimming to many of MarPark, MD, passed low Heights youth in the 1950s. On Sepaway April 30, 2018 tember 10, 1955, she married the love at Georgetown Uniof her life Jack Bottorf. She earned her versity Hospital in BS from West Virginia University in Washington, DC. Morgantown, WV receiving a degree Paul was born in Physical Education and minoring in in Bethesda, MD English in 1957. She began her teaching to Larry and Jenny career in Ashtubla, OH and eventually Ryan on April 13, 1964. He attended Perfound her way to Prince George’s County ry High School and graduated in 1982. teaching at Parkdale Senior High School He went on to join the Navy, where he and Nicholas Orem Junior High School. worked as an Avionics Technician. DurIn 1974, she started teaching English at ing his career, he served on USS Midway, Chopticon High School and in 1976 she USS Constellation and in the Gulf War was asked to help establish field hockey (1990). While deployed on USS Midway, in the county, choosing the plaid kilts not he met his wife Rosalie at Subic Naval only for Chopticon, but also Great Mills. Base, Philippines. They were married Nancy Jean Bottorf She coached the field hockey team until on January 5, 1992 and later had two she retired in 2000; bringing home three Nancy Jean Botdaughters, Jessica and Jannah. While in Southern Maryland Athletic Conference torf, 83, of Leonthe Navy, he earned his Bachelor of Scititles, four regional titles, a state finalardtown, MD died ence degree in Information Technology on Friday, May 4, ist title and a state championship title in from National University in July 2000. In 1991. She was a the “Pride Inside” at 2018. November 2001, he received his Master’s Chopticon High School encouraging all She was born on Degree in Business Administration and athletes, worked as an assistant athletic March 29, 1935 in Information Technology Management New Castle, Penn- director under Gene Wood and Rich from Touro University International. sylvania to the late O’Donnell, provided athletic training to After 20 years of service, he retired on Richard and Gen- various teams, drove the bus to camps March 31, 2003. for her teams, assisting a multitude of evieve Solomon. After retirement, he dedicated 13 She was a graduate of Weir High students to achieve his/her goals. In adyears to Integrated Logistics Support dition, she was a world traveler, an avid sports fan, and an avid reader. She was a true friend, a wise and sage advice giver, an encourager, great second mother to many and a wonderful grandmother. Nancy was the wife of Jack L. Bottorf (deceased) and beloved friend of Virginia “Ginger” Williams (deceased); loving mother of Mark Y. Bottorf (Teri McCleaf) and Anne Elizabeth Vallandingham Traditional Funerals, Church Services, (Timothy). She is survived by brother in Traditional Funerals,Cremation CremationServices, Services,Memorial Memorial Church Services, Direct Burials, Monuments, Unlimited with Commitment Through After Care. Direct Burials, Monuments, Unlimited with Commitment Through After Care. law Ronald Bottorf, grandchildren Samantha Bottorf, Ashley Kastronis, Tanya Bottorf (Zachary), Shane Bottorf, Caitlin Brown, Jack Brown (Tori), Hannah Vallandingham, and Blayre Vallandingham; great grandchildren Tristian and Liam Kastronis, Tuesday Fleming, Luna Bottorf, and Ryker Bottorf Fleming, nieces Brenda Bottorf, Tracy DiBacco (Teri), Kim Herceg, Beth Schneider (Todd), and nephews Rick Solomon, Mike Herceg (Ronda). She is predeceased by her parents Richard and Genevieve Solomon, her brother Richard Solomon and sister in law Mary Solomon, Sister Elizabeth Herceg and brother in law Mike Herceg, and sister in law Barbara Bottorf. Family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, May 11, 2018 from 7:00 FAMILY-OWNED & OPERATED -9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. with a Funeral SerFOR TWO GENERATIONS vice at 11:00 a.m., celebrated by Pastor Beverly Weatherly at St. Andrew’s EpisBrinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Brinsfi eld Hollywood Funeral Home, Brinsfi eld Funeral Home,Road P.A. copal Church, California, MD. Interment 22955 RoadP.A. 30195 Three Notch will follow in the church cemetery. 22955 Hollywood Road 30195 Three Road 20650 Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 Charlotte Hall,Notch Maryland The family requests that any memoLeonardtown, Maryland 20650 Charlotte(301) Hall, Maryland 20650 (301) 475-5588 472-4400 rial gifts be made to either the Brenda (301) 475-5588 (301) 472-4400 Sydnor Memorial Scholarship, Virginia
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“Ginger” Williams Memorial Scholarship or the Nancy Bottorf Scholarship at Chopticon High School. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Mary Esther Pilkerton Mary Esther Pilkerton, 85, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 9, 1932 in Clements, MD, she was the daughter of the Elizabeth A. Quade and Phillip C. Quade of Clements, MD. Esther was the loving wife of the late Daryl A. Pilkerton, Sr. whom she married on December 26, 1950 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Morganza, MD and who preceded her in death on January 26, 1997. She is survived by her children; Daryl A. Pilkerton, Jr. (Barbara) of Hollywood, MD, Ann D. Cooper of Avenue, MD, Cecil D. Pilkerton of La Plata, MD, Richard W. Pilkerton, Sr. (Connie) of Callaway, MD, and Debra J. Fedders (Roy) of Dameron, MD. 6 Grandchildren; Carol J. Lundregan (Tommy), James L. Cooper, Jr., Richard W. Pilkerton, Jr. (Courtney), Kristina L. Clark (Guy), Timmy Norris and Amanda Norris. 7 Great-Grandchildren; T.J. Lundregan, Madison Lungregan, Sadie M. Clark, Jaidyn Norris, Joshua Garner, Serenity Norris and Jeremiah Norris. Siblings; Thomas Quade (Peggy) of Charlotte, Hall, MD and Everett Quade of Avenue, MD. Esther is preceded in death by siblings; Dorothy Knott (Arthur), Rhodie Quade (Louise), Richard Quade (Rachel), Calvin Quade, Cecil Quade (Max) and Benjamin Quade (Betty). Esther was a lifelong St. Mary’s County MD resident and attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School and Margaret Brent High School. She was employed as a Breaker Calibrator for Minitec Plant for 13 years retiring in 1992. Esther was an avid reader and enjoyed baking cakes especially wedding cakes for the children and grandchildren. Her best friend was the late Velaria Stauffer. She cared deeply for her sister-in-laws Marie, Rachel, Mary Agnes, Kitty, Phyllis and June. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Christian Scott Ellis Christian Scott Ellis, 25, of Leonardtown, MD passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 at his home. He was born on March 3, 1993, at Patuxent River Naval Hospital, MD to Thomas Michael and Rebecca Joy Ellis of Leonardtown, MD.
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Christian is a 2011 graduate of Leonardtown High School and was employed by HAS Construction as a Carpenter. He enjoyed watching and cheering on the Washington Redskins, the Washington Capitals, the Washington Wizards and the New York Yankees. He liked cars and looked forwarding to owning his dream car, a Ford Mustang. He had an infectious smile, witty sense of humor, and kind heart. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a pepperoni pizza connoisseur. His greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his siblings, who affectionately call him “Bubba.” He enjoyed holiday and family gatherings. In addition to his parents, Christian is also survived by his sisters, Madison and Jordan Ellis of Leonardtown, MD; his brother, Thomas Michael “Tre” Ellis III of Leonardtown, MD; his grandparents: Brenda & Jaime Mattingly of Avenue, MD and Gary & Judy Young of Rapid River, MI; aunts and uncles: Patrick and Cindy Longfield of Hollywood, MD, Vanessa and Ron Carter of Leonardtown, MD, Daniel and Danielle Young of Mechanicsville, MD, and Wendy and Michael Lee of Leonardtown, MD; and many extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his sister, Kimberly Ellis and grandfather, Thomas Michael Ellis, Sr. Family will receive friends for Christian’s Life Celebration on Monday, May 14, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be…. Daniel Young, Patrick Longfield, Michael Lee, Caleb Young, Bobby Windsor, Vic Dela Cuesta. Honorary Pallbearers Brandon Cheek, Jessie Colandrea, and Chase Longfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Constance Kay Petty Constance Kay Petty, 78, of Leonardtown, MD passed away May 3, 2018 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD, surrounded by her
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loving family. Born October 16, 1939 in Huron, SD, she is the daughter of late Rollo Mervyn Cowling and Hazel Bruner Hubbard Cowling Gehring. On April 8, 1961, Connie married her beloved husband, Larry K. Petty in Sioux City, IA. Together they celebrated over 57 wonderful years of marriage. She was a talented artist and enjoyed painting landscapes. In 1985, she graduated from St. Mary’s College with a B.A. in Fine Arts. Connie was a charter member of the North End Gallery in Leonardtown, MD and was on the board for many years. She found the current location of the gallery after the original location was damaged by a collision with a school bus. In 2007, inspired by her love of animals, Connie founded Feral Cat Rescue to improve the lives of cats living in the wild. In addition to her beloved husband, Larry, she is also survived by her children, Carrie Brownhill (Mark) of Charlottesville, VA and Mark Petty (Heidi) of Woodbridge, VA; her siblings: Rick Cowling (Noreen) of Palm Springs, CA, Robert Cowling (Sue) of Gatlinburg, TN, Jean Gehring of Lititz, PA; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and many extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents. All services are private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Feral Cat Rescue at feralcatrescuemd.org Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Thomas Melvin Wheatley Thomas Melvin Wheatley, 92, of Leonardtown, MD passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Hospice House in Callaway, MD. He was born on February 28, 1926 in Washington, D.C. to the late William Henry Wheatley and Frances Burkhart. Tom proudly served in the United States Navy from February 24, 1944 to his honorable discharge in March 2, 1947 as a Seaman First Class. He was employed as a Salesman for General Cigar Company in New York until his retirement. On January 15, 1950, he married his beloved wife, Cecelia Wheatley. Together they celebrated over 44 wonderful years before her passing in 1994. As a skilled and talented carpenter he made many beautiful and high quality pieces of furniture. He also enjoyed making and painting decoys. Tom loved to dance and belonged to the “Country Steppers.” His hobbies included gardening, landscaping,
collecting coins, making necklaces, and putting together jigsaw puzzles. He regularly took long walks with his pet beagle of 19 years. He also enjoyed volunteering with Meals on Wheels. His family was his greatest love, especially his grandchildren, whom he loved spending his time with. He is survived by his daughter, Elaine Dye (Thomas) of White Hall, PA; his grandchildren: Bryan Sangkavasi, Emily Prevas, and Scott Sangkavasi; great grandchildren: Mallory, Sam and Grace; Ebby’s dear niece and nephew, Billy and Stacey Alvey of Mechanicsville, MD; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Cecelia Wheatley; his son, Don Wheatley; his loving companion, Evelyn Ruth “Ebby” Hays; and his siblings: William Wheatley, Clerance Wheatley, Lillian Wheatley, Mildred Wheatley, Laura Wheatley, Violet Wheatley, Francis Wheatley, Georgie Wheatley, and Edna Wheatley. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
John Dawson John Dawson was born in Pearson, Maryland (Cedar Point) on January 7, 1927. His parents were Alice Elizabeth (Wible) and John Dawson. On the Cedar Point farm, the family raised tomatoes, which were taken by boat from Milstead Landing to the Philips Packing House in Cambridge, Maryland. They raised wheat, corn and barley for Cecil’s Mill in Great Mills to be ground for flour. They harvested oysters, some of which were shipped to Baltimore. They raised chickens, and during the height of the laying season, they collected up to 500 eggs a day, which were washed and crated and taken to Baltimore for sale. He had three sisters. Two, Agnes and Lorraine, died as young children from diphtheria in 1923 just one day apart. His sister Margaret died in 1986. The family moved from Cedar Point to a small farm in Hollywood in 1942, when the Navy took possession of the area for the naval base. He graduated from Great Mills High School in 1944 at age 17. He worked at a local auto repair shop in Hollywood and later opened his own auto repair shop. In addition to auto repair, he learned a number of construction skills, including carpentry and bricklaying.
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He also served for a time as a local mail carrier and worked with the local Rural Electrification Association. (REA). In 1951, John married Norma Carol Insley, daughter of Preston and Rosalie Insley of Hollywood. He entered the US Army in 1955 at the age of 27 and served two years, honorably discharged in 1957. He entered apprentice school at Pax River Naval Base, took college classes in math and electronics, completed coursework at the Capitol Radio Institute, and then entered civil service as an Electronic Technician, retiring after 30 years of government service in 1985. After retirement, he worked for a number of years as a technician for Dyncorp. And farmed in Hollywood, raising tobacco, alfalfa, corn, wheat, barley, soybeans and hay. He had a fondness for animals, and raised and took care of a variety of them over the years. In 1988, he worked with a helper to construct their new home on the farm, drawing on his expertise in masonry and carpentry. He was very active in the Hollywood United Methodist Church, where he served as chair of the Administrative Board and other positions, and helped with many work projects at the church. He regularly attended church services and adult Sunday school for over 60 years. He regularly read and prepared for his Sunday school lessons every week. He was also a longtime member of the local Thomas Shryock Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife Norma, his children John David Dawson, married to Ellen Claire (Huff) Dawson, Daniel Mark Dawson, Married to Susan (Struble) Dawson, and Carol Dawson Feldman (married to Bruce Feldman), and his grandchildren, Aaron David Dawson (Married to Hope Bentley Hutchison), Abigail Elizabeth Dawson, John Frederick Dawson, Samuel Preston Dawson, and Meghan Elizabeth Feldman. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 30, 2018 from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM with prayers recited at 6:30 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 10:00 AM in the Hollywood United Methodist Church Hollywood, MD with Pastor Katie Paul officiating. Pallbearers will be: Tony Tavera, Wesley Tavera, Mark Tavera, C.D. Wood, Wayne Dean and Danny Simpson. Interment will follow in Joy Chapel Cemetery Hollywood, MD. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 79 Hollywood, MD 20636.
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CSM Robotics Team Awarded for Innovation
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Talons, the college’s competitive robotics team, brought home the Innovate Award from the 2018 VEX U World Championship, held April 25-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. This was the fifth consecutive year that the CSM team qualified to compete in the world championship, and it is the second consecutive year that the Talons were awarded the Innovate Award. The Innovate Award goes to the team that has demonstrated a strong combination of ingenuity and innovation in designing their robot, and the judges typically recognize a specific, unique piece of engineering that exemplifies thinking “outside of the box” and innovative engineering design. “The CSM Talons won the Innovate Award because of their skilled usage of 3-D printed parts and their documentation of how the parts they designed optimized the robot’s design and increased its scoring speed,” said Talons Team Captain Edward Gesser III of Mechanicsville. In addition to Gesser, the CSM Talons includes Paul Goldsmith of St. Leonard and Eudora Tak of Charlotte Hall, with a second CSM team including Team Captain Michael Balazs of California and Cameron Williams of Indian Head. “Overall, I am pleased with the CSM
Talons performance,” Gesser said. “We worked well together as a team and won a majority of our matches. Winning the Innovate Award is a great honor for us because innovation and technology are why we do robotics.” Talons just missed qualifying for the playoffs at this year’s championship, placing 17th in their division of 43 teams when they needed to place in the top 16 to move on in the competition, making the Innovate Award even more notable. “It’s not usually awarded to a team that does not make it to the playoffs, so it was impressive that the team was recognized with this award,” said CSM Business and Technology Division Chair Bernice Brezina. The CSM Talons have built a reputation as a consistent contender in the VEX U competitions. Though coming from a twoyear college, the Talons have proven to be competitive against university teams from across the United States and the world, including teams this year from China, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Oman, Lebanon and Columbia. The number of teams participating has increased, ratcheting up the competition further. Last year there were 62 teams in VEX U, and there were 89 this year. “The team isn’t just about competing, it is also about meeting other diverse students that share the same
passion for robotics and learning,” Goldsmith said. The VEX U 2018 World Champions and winners of this year’s Excellence Award was the team from Xi’an Jiao Tong University in Xi’an, China. “The CSM Talons are very competitive against other schools, even those with four- and six-year degree programs,” said CSM Assistant Professor Ronda Jacobs, who is one of the team’s faculty advisers, along with Associate Professor Bill Luyster. “Much of this success can be attributed to CSM’s outreach, supporting robotics competitions in K-12 for the tri-county area. The college team volunteers at most of these events, providing a role model to students, something students can aspire to when they graduate high school.” Brezina noted that CSM’s coursework is a constant that contributes to the Talons’ results. “Our engineering and computer science classes and faculty prepare these students with the knowledge that they are applying when they build their robots,” Brezina said. “As CSM students, they are extending their learning beyond the classroom into the robotics lab.” “The continuous flow of dedicated and competent team members as well as efforts made to train new team members once they enter the team has kept CSM
competitive in the world’s largest robotics competition,” Gesser said. Gesser will not be returning to the Talons next season as he plans to continue his mechanical engineering degree at University of Maryland, College Park. However, four of the current team members plan to return to compete with the Talons for the 2018-19 season. “I’m eager to work with everyone to see what designs we can come up with for next year’s World challenge,” Goldsmith, one of the returning team members, said. “The Talons and I are pleased that we were able to bring home the Innovate Award, and I couldn’t be more proud of the team, Gesser said. “They are already making plans for next season.” The Talons will hold an open house for those interested in the team from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 19 at the Francis P. Chiaramonte, M.D. Center for Science and Technology (ST Building), Room ST-157 at the La Plata Campus. For information on the CSM Talons, visit http://stem.csmd.edu/events_csmroboticsVEX.html. Press Release from CSN
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U.S. Surgeon General to Keynote CSM Spring Commencement
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will recognize candidates for degrees and certificates during its 59th Annual Spring Commencement Ceremony May 24 at the La Plata Campus. U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Dr. Jerome M. Adams, a Southern Maryland native, will provide the keynote address. Adams, the 20th Surgeon General of the United States, grew up in Mechanicsville and graduated from Chopticon High School. He has bachelor’s degrees in both biochemistry and psychol-
ogy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, a master of public health degree from the University of California at Berkeley and a medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He was sworn into his current office September 5, 2017. Adams is a board-certified anesthesiologist and served as Indiana State Health Commissioner from 2014 to 2017. He was also an associate professor of clinical anesthesia at Indiana University School of Medicine and a staff anesthesiologist at Eskenazi Health, where he was chair of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. He has served in leadership positions at a number of professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, the Indiana State Medical Association and the Indiana Society of Anesthesiologists. He is the immediate past chair of the Professional Diversity Committee for the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Adams’ motto as Surgeon General is
“better health through better partnerships.” As Surgeon General, he said he is committed to maintaining strong relationships with the public health community and forging new partnerships with non-traditional partners, including business and law enforcement. As Surgeon General, Adams oversees the operations of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, which has approximately 6,500 uniformed health officers who serve in nearly 800 locations around the world to promote, protect and advance the health and safety of the nation and the world. CSM Spring Commencement Schedule CSM’s spring commencement activities will begin the evening of May 23 with the annual Honors Reception to honor those students whose academic work in specific areas of study is meritorious. Each academic division views this event as an opportunity to recognize promising students. The reception is by invitation only to those being recognized and their guests. A nurses’ recognition program will be held at 1 p.m., May 24 in the Physical Education (PE) Building, with a reception immediately following on the upper level. The college’s commencement cer-
emony will begin at 6 p.m., May 24 on the Administration Building (AD) lawn. Guests are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes before the ceremony. A reception will follow the ceremony in BI Building, Room BI-113/113E. Rain location for commencement is the PE Building and tickets are required. Students have been provided tickets for guests to use in the event of inclement weather. Should the event occur indoors, overflow seating will be available in the Fine Arts Center (FA) where guests may watch the ceremony via broadcast in the Fine Arts Theatre. Should activities be moved indoors, CSM will conduct bag checks at the PE Building and FA Center. All individuals may be subject to a bag check before entry. CSM Public Safety officials encourage guests to leave large secondary bags, diaper bags and backpacks in their vehicles or at home as these will be subject to the bag check process at the door. Administrative offices at the La Plata Campus will be closed beginning at 3:30 p.m. for commencement although the buildings will be open and facilities will be available for guests and graduates. Press Release from CSM
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A Night on Broadway Three Notch Theatre, 21744 So. Coral Dr., Lexington Park May 11 thru 20 The Newtowne Players spectacular show returns for a third season with popular show songs from a new musical lineup. Call 301-737-5447 or email info@newtowneplayers.org for ticket and showtime info. Lexington Park’s 2nd Mural Project We are looking for mural artists! St. Mary’s County Community Development Corporation, with support from the St. Mary’s County Arts Council, is seeking proposals for Lexington Park’s second large mural. Photos and views of the mural completed last year are on the SMCDC website. For info and guidelines visit stmaryscdc.org/competition Praise in the Park The First Missionary Baptist Church of Lexington Park has scheduled this event for May 19 at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park from Noon to 3:00. Schedule of Events: Inspirational Messages, Various Church Choirs, Liturgical Dance, Healthy Living, Food, Fun and Fellowship. Rev. R.W. McClanahan, Pastor. Veterans Home to Host Art Show The Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, in partnership with the Charles County Art Alliance is accepting submissions through May 31 for its Summer/Fall Art Show, a multi-media exhibit to be held at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home from July 1 through January 31, 2019. Local artists are invited to submit a maximum of two works of art for consideration. Artwork entries must be submitted electronically as digital images (JPS’s) attached to an email sent to Veteranshomeart@charhall. org. Include the artist name, mailing address, email address, and phone number as well as a head shot, short bio, and description of the artwork. Selections will be made by Charlotte Hall Gallery Committee and the artists will be notified by June 18, 2018. All artwork must be wired and ready to hang. For more information, contact Angela Quade at 240-577-7003 or at Veteranshomeart@charhall.org
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Forum FOP 89 - The Lodge at Marlboro, 2905 Old Largo Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 6:00 - 8:00 PM Congressman Steny H. Hoyer hosts this event for students in the Fifth Congressional District (includes St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties) to learn about the admissions process for the United States Military Service Academies. More info, please contact Hoyer’s Southern Region Office at 301-843-1577 or email: Stefanie.Carey@mail.house.gov.
weebly.com/ Spring White Cane Fundraiser The Leonardtown Lions Club (KNIGHTS OF THE BLIND) will be conducting their annual Spring White Cane Fundraiser in concert with Leonardtown businesses from 4-7:00 pm. All monies collected will go directly into their Foundation Account for Vision and Hearing projects and support of community charities. All sites will also be collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aids for recycling. FMI call 240-577-0029
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Midshipmen Recognition Luncheon River’s Edge Club, NAS Patuxent River 1130-1300 Southern Maryland area graduates at the United States Naval Academy who will be commissioned with the Class of 2018 are recognized. Candidates from our local area high schools who have accepted, or have received, offers of appointment for the USNA Class of 2022 are also recognized. Info: Rick Snyder at: Richard.L.Snyder@saic.com, or by phone: 301-475-0124 (h) or 240-2982279 (c).
Mother’s Day Weekend at Sotterley! Sotterly Plantation, Hollywood All Day Mothers receive the Guided Tour of the 1703 Plantation House at Historic Sotterley for half price in honor of their special day! We welcome all mothers and their family to stroll the gardens, walk the plantation grounds and nature trails, see the historic outbuildings including our original 1830’s Slave Cabin, or picnic on the lawn and enjoy views of the Patuxent River. Finish off your tour with delicious cupcakes! More info: www. sotterley.org.
Park Place Toastmasters Church of the Ascension Lexington Park, 21641 Great Mills Rd. 12:00 - 1:00 PM A place where you develop and grow—both personally and professionally. Join a community of learners and learn by doing. Visit to find out how you can develop your speaking, listening, and leadership skills in a non-threatening environment!
Beef & Pork Sandwich American Legion Post 221, 21690 Colton’s Point Rd (Rt. 242), Avenue 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold. $7/each. Visit alpost221.webs. com/apps/calendar/ for other Post events. Call 301-884-4071 for more info.
Elks Holdem Bounty Tournament St. Marys County Elks Lodge, 45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park 7:00 PM No Limit Texas Holdem Tournament. $60 Buy in = 6500 chips. Food and Beverage are available for purchase. Cash games will start as soon as there are enough players that are interested. Enter through the side of the building. Questions: James Dean 240-577-0828 Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com Friday Night Shabbat Services Beth Israel Synagogue, 21780 Bunker Hill Dr, Lexington Park 7:30 - 8:30 PM Please join us for Friday night Shabbat Services at Beth Israel with Rabbi Kenneth Cohen. bethisraelmd.
Saturday, May 12 Yard Sale / Bake Sale / Stuffed Ham Sandwiches Callaway Baptist Church, 20960 Point Lookout Rd. 7:00 AM - Noon All the proceeds go to our Building Fund. Questions? 301-994-0655. Yard Sale/Vendor Event Leonardtown Firehouse, 22733 Lawrence Ave. 7:00 AM - Noon Multiple yard salers and vendors located in our Carnival lot (or in the truck bay area if it rains) as well as light refreshments for sale. Come check out all the treasures!! If you are interested in participating, contact auxiliary@lvfd1.org to secure
your spot. $10 per spot (2 parking spots) and an additional $5 if you need to rent a table. Outside Yard and Plant Sale Seventh District Firehouse, 21660 Colton Point Rd, Avenue 7:00 AM - 6 :00 PM Table rental $10. Each additional table $7. For information or to rent a table please call 301-769-2016 or 301-769-4042 and someone will return your call ASAP. Saturday Morning Shabbat Services Beth Israel Synagogue, 21780 Bunker Hill Dr, Lexington Park 9:30 AM - Noon Please join us for Saturday morning Shabbat Services at Beth Israel with Rabbi Kenneth Cohen. bethisraelmd.weebly.com Bluegrass Festival St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Presented by the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, the show starts at Noon. All proceeds go toward the Hollywood VRS Building Fund. Many local Bluegrass groups perform throughout the day. Audie Blaylock’s wailing tenor and lightning-fast guitar picking make him a name to watch. Food & drink available for purchase. BYOB. Tickets $20/person online at: hvrs.brownpapertickets.com/. Tickets at the gate $25/person and under 12 are free with a paying adult. More info: www.hvrs.org or call 301-737-3004. Pet Adoption Pepper’s Pet Pantry, Solomons Towne Center behind CVS 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Dog and cat adoption event with local Saint Mary’s and Calvert County animal rescue groups from. More info: 410-326-4006. The Opera Life! Asbury Solomons Auditorium, Solomons 1:30pm By special request of the Asbury Opera Club, Jennifer Cooper will share her story of her “former life” as a professional opera singer. Free Admission. Seating is limited. You must request a reservation! Write to godivaproductions@gmail.com. Subject: “Opera Life Reservation”. Email: Provide name and number of seats requested. Bingo Every Saturday Mother Catherine Academy 38833 Chaptico Rd.,
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6:30 - 10:30 PM Doors open at 5:00. Early Birds start at 6:30. Regular Games start at 7:00. $10 admission (includes one regular book). Progressive Money Ball! Door prizes. Concessions. More info: 301-884-3165. Visit www. mothercatherine.org for Jackpot and Moneyball update. Contra Dance Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, Chaptico 7:00 PM This month’s Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance (SMTMD) features callers Jason Little, Lois Stephenson and Elaine Szymkowiak, with live acoustic string band music by the Southern Maryland Open Band. Doors open at 7:00, dancing at 7:30. Beginners can attend the dance workshop at 7:00. $10 for non-SMTMD members; $6 for members (band members are free). Children under 17 are free. More information and directions: www.smtmd. org. There will be an ice cream social during the intermission. More info and directions: www.smtmd.org 3 Spring White Cane Fundraiser The Leonardtown Lions Club (KNIGHTS OF THE BLIND) will be conducting their annual Spring White Cane Fundraiser in concert with Leonardtown businesses from 8:00 am- 1:00 pm. All monies collected will go directly into their Foundation Account for Vision and Hearing projects and support of community charities. All sites will also be collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aids for recycling. FMI call 240-577-0029
Sunday, May 13 Mother’s Day Breakfast with Mom—All-You-Can-Eat 2nd District, Company 6, Valley Lee VFD & RS, 45245 Drayden Rd. 8:00 – 11:00 AM Scrambled eggs, home fried potatoes, pancakes, French toast, sausage links, ham, bacon, creamed chipped beef, sausage gravy, spiced applesauce, grits, hot biscuits, assorted juices, milk and coffee. Adults $9. Ages 6-12, $5. Under 5, free. Info: 301-994-9999. Mother’s Day Breakfast Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Dept. Social Hall, 28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanicsville 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM $10 for Adults. $5 for Children 5-12. Children 4 & Under Free. Menu: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage Links, Hash Browns, Biscuits & Gravy, Pancakes, Orange Juice,
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Apple Juice, Milk & Coffee. First 50 Mother’s will receive a free gift! Museum - Free for Mom Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum and Historic Park, 44720 Lighthouse Road 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Bring Mom to the museum and historic park to enjoy a tour! Mom’s get in FREE! All other admission is Adult $7, Senior/Military w/id and Students $3.50, Kids 5 and under Free. Mother’s Day Brunch Ruddy Duck Seafood & Alehouse, St. George’s Island 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM Enjoy Sunday brunch and the mellow jazz of Gretchen & Randy Richie’s Jazz Cabaret. Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM What better way to say ‘You’re Special’ than a relaxing cruise and brunch aboard the Wm. B. Tennison. Adults $30, children ages 5 – 12 $15, and 4 and under $10. Preregistration by May 10 required. Call 410-3262042, ext. 41 to register. calvertmarinemuseum.com. Mother’s Day at Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood 12:00 - 4:00 PM In honor of Mother’s Day, all mothers will receive the Guided Tour of the 1703 Plantation House for Half Price! Details at sotterley.org Folk Salad Lotus Kitchen, 14618 Solomons Island Road, Solomons 2:00 - 5:00 PM Enjoy Folk Salad this afternoon. 410-326-8469 www.lotuskitchensolomons.com/ Mother’s Day Evening Cruise Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 5:00 – 6:30 PM Enjoy a perfect ending to Mom’s day with heavy hors d’ oeuvres and a cruise aboard the Wm. B. Tennison. Adults $30, children ages 5–12 $15, and 4 and under $10. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. calvertmarinemuseum.com. Mother’s Day Dining The Cow & The Fish, Hollywood 5:00 - 8:00 PM Enjoy mellow jazz of Gretchen & Randy Richie’s Jazz Cabaret.
Monday, May 14 Refuge Recovery- Mindful Monday Meeting Beacon of Hope, FDR Blvd in Millison Plaza, Lexington Park 3:30 - 4:30 PM
A free and open to the public addiction recovery support group based in healing through the use of Buddhist philosophy. More info: call 240-298-0212 or 301-997-1300 x 804 or email beacon@waldensierra.org. Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds 6:00 - 8:00 PM The St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League (SMAWL), in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Health Department, offers low-cost rabies vaccinations, distemper vaccinations and microchipping. Second Monday every month from through November. The vaccinations are available for cats, dogs, and ferrets. $15/animal for each rabies vaccine, $10 for each distemper vaccine and $30 for a microchip. Pax River Quilters Guild Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, 20850 Langley Rd., Lexington Park 6:30 PM The May meeting features the President’s Challenge Quilt presentation and voting. Board member elections will also take place. Bring your BOM, food pantry donation, Show & Tell items, membership renewal form/fee and your bus trip form/fee. New members and guest welcome! Visit our website www.paxriverquiltguild.com or our group page on Facebook for guild information. US Coast Guard Auxiliary Meeting Solomons Fire Department 7:00 - 8:00 PM The USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 23-2 monthly meeting. The public is invited to attend.
Tuesday, May 15 Positively Focused - Wellness & Recovery Group Beacon of Hope, FDR Blvd in Millison Plaza, Lexington Park 12:00 – 1:00 PM A fun discussion and support group. Facilitators give participants the chance to consider wellness and recovery tools for thinking positively and with healthy intention. The meeting is free and open to the public. Use entrance with lighthouse logo over the door. More info: call 240-298-0212 or 301-997-1300 x 804 or email beacon@waldensierra.org. Dream Queen Networking Event Pax River Ale House, Lexington Park 5:30 - 7:30 PM Expand your business, share your product, service, or message, and connect with amazing, positive, supportive, encouraging women in the Southern Maryland community. Join St. Mary’s Women ‘s Empowerment
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Networking Leader, Marla Ballard. Maryanna Lanham of New York Life will be our guest speaker. Free. Register: events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=i7m6x9sab&oeidk=a07 ef8d72m04a537640 Addiction Recovery Support Group Beacon of Hope, FDR Blvd in Millison Plaza, Lexington Park 5:30 - 7:00 PM Family & Friends SMART Recovery is a free and open to the public support group for those who have a loved one who is struggling with addictive behavior, in treatment, or is in early recovery. Group members provide support and ideas for each other while the recovery support facilitator shares tools and literature from the SMART Recovery Family & Friends manual (smartrecovery. org). Use entrance with lighthouse logo over the door. More info: call 240-298-0212 or 301-997-1300 x 804 or email beacon@waldensierra.org.
Wednesday, May 16 Little Explorers: What’s Bugging You? Historic St. Mary’s City, Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation, 47621 Old Cove Rd. 10:00 -11:00 AM We will buzz over to the garden and see what bugs are right under our feet, at our fingertips, and above our heads. Preschoolers, ages 3-5, and an accompanying adult are invited to Historic St. Mary’s City for adventure, fun, and learning. $4/child for non-members ($3 for Friends members) and accompanying adults visit free. Includes full-day admission to the museum. Bring a picnic and spend the day! More info, contact Sharol at 240-895-4980 or email info@HSMCdigshistory.org. Visit: www.HSMCdighistory.org Speaker Series at Sotterley! Sotterly Plantation, in The Barn, Hollywood 7:00 PM Presidential Picture Stories: Behind the Camera at the White House. From JFK to today, news photographer, Dennis Brack has photographed the Presidents of the United States. His talk will tell stories from interviews with other photographers, and relate what presidents thought about the photographers covering the White House and vice versa. www. sotterley.org
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Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658 Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
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Riverside Dinner Theater & Backstage Tour
Join us on Wednesday, June 27 for a trip to Fredericksburg, VA for an excursion to Riverside Dinner Theater. We’ll tour the backstage area of the theater followed by a full-course luncheon served by the cast of the featured production, Always, Patsy Cline. We’ll travel by motorcoach, leaving from the Northern Senior Activity Center at 8:15 a.m. and return about 5:45 p.m. Please arrive at the Center by 8 a.m. to check-in. Trip fee is $94 and includes motorcoach transportation, backstage tour and your meal. Register at a senior activity center near you. For more information, call Alice at 301-4754200, ext. *1063.
Softball
Do you like to play ball? Are you looking for a team to join? We have an opportunity for you! Come play softball at Leonard Hall on Fridays at 10 a.m. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 to learn more.
Loffler Senior Activity Center Closed on May 25 for Upholstery Steam Cleaning
All programs are cancelled, only at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, May 25. Home Delivered Meals will go out, but there will be no congregate meals served at Loffler that day. All upholstered furniture used for programs will be steam cleaned and unusable for 24 hours. Normal programming resumes at Loffler on Tuesday, May 29, after the holiday closure for Memorial Day.
Life Without Limbs: The Story of Nick Vuijcic
and above and $6 for those under the age of 60. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 to learn more or to make reservations.
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Experienced line dancing instructor, Geneva Leon, will be visiting the Northern Senior Activity Center during our line dancing program on Wednesday, May 16, from 1-2:30 p.m. to teach new dances. This class is ideal for everyone, whether you are a seasoned dancer or new to line dancing. Seasoned dancers can learn new moves to practice with their friends and new dancers can meet a whole crew of fun-loving dancers. To sign up in advance, please visit our sign up table. For more information call 301475-4200, ext. *3103.
What’s the Word Bible Study is hosting the showing of Life Without Limbs at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, May 15, from 10-11:30 a.m. This motivational story follows the life and experiences of Nick Vujicic. Nick was born without arms and legs and has used his journey through life and with Christ to inspire millions around the world. To sign up for this free film in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103. You can also call to learn more about the What’s the Word Bible Study program! Loffler Senior Activity Center will offer a free presentation designed to provide you with information and tips to help prevent common frauds, scams and other types of elder financial exploitation in your community. It will be presented by Branson Russell, Branch Manager of the Woodforest National Bank in California, MD on Tuesday, May 15, at 10 a.m. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk to sign up.
Luncheon with Folk Salad
Join us at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, May 16, at 12 p.m. for Folk Salad an eclectic, acoustic band performing folk, light rock, oldies & originals! They have performed all over St. Mary’s County including places like Port of Leonardtown Winery, Lotus Kitchen, and the Loffler Senior Activity Center. Come enjoy a delicious lunch and a great performance. The menu for the day will be chicken salad, three bean salad, cantaloupe and chocolate cake. Cost for lunch is by donation for those ages 60
tournaments to win bragging rights, and feel free to bring whatever gaming handhelds you’ll like. Pokémon cards are also welcome, of course! All ages. No registration required.
Book Bites
Video Game Club
Leonardtown Library will hold Video Game Club on Monday, May 21 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Looking for a place to talk about and play video games with friends? Each session of the Video Game Club will feature one newer and one retro system, so what will be nostalgic for some will be completely new to others. Take part in
Join the St. Mary’s County Library at Elements Eatery & Mixology for Book Bites on Monday, May 21 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Grab a bite and gab about books! A relaxed conversation about what you’ve been reading. Share what you loved (or loathed) about the last book you 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
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Reflexology
Our Reflexologist will be here on Wednesday, May 16, at 10 a.m. Sarah Strain is ARCB Board Certified and visits The Garvey Senior Activity Center regularly. The benefits of Reflexology are relieves stress & tension as well as improving sleep, digestion, immune functions or metabolism. Each 45 minute session is $40. To make reservations call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
PT Abroad
Are you or a loved one getting ready to travel this summer and be away from home? Whether you are currently seeing a physical therapist or have in the past, there may be some special travel considerations you should take into account. Should I ask for a wheel chair? Can I sit long for travel or should I take breaks? Should I see someone while I’m away? Physical Therapist Dr. Michael O’Brien will cover these and more as we discuss “PT Abroad” at the Northern Senior Ac-
available for purchase. Adults only. No registration required.
Stay & Play
Lexington Park Library will hold a Stay and Play playgroup on Tuesday, May 22 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. In May, visit your library every week for a toddler/preschool playgroup, with our partners from the Infants and Toddlers Program! We’ll provide the playthings; you bring the fun. No registration.
Common Thread
Lexington Park Library will hold Common Thread on Tuesday, May 22 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Whether you have been stitching for years, or you
tivity Center on Thursday, May 17, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. To sign up for this presentation in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
Fresh Floral Prom Corsage and Boutonniere
Prom season is upon us! The Northern Senior Activity Center will have a fresh floral prom corsage and boutonniere class on Friday, May 18, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn to make a corsage and boutonniere for you grandchild’s special event. The cost is $15 and is due at sign up. A selection of flowers, ribbons, and colors will be available. If you have a color request, please let us know at sign up no later than Wednesday, May 16. Space is limited to 8 participants and may fill quickly. To sign up and pay for this class in advance, please visit the front desk. For more information call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
Breakfast for Fathers
On Friday, June 8, from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. the staff at the Loffler Senior Activity Center will pay tribute to our Loffler Dads with a delicious breakfast. We like to get a jump on the Father’s Day festivities by honoring you a week early. Make plans to enjoy a hot breakfast with your fellow Loffler fathers. Seating is limited to 40 so make your reservations early by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, OR stop by the reception desk to sign up.
Play Pool
Do you enjoy playing pool? Come join us at the Garvey Senior Activity Center every first and third Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. to play. You do not need to sign up and all materials are supplied. For more information call 301-4754200, ext. *1050.
just want to learn, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber. Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Bring your current project, mingle with likeminded makers, and swap patterns, ideas, and tips. Basic supplies available, if needed. All skill levels welcome. No registration required.
Library Holiday Closings
The St. Mary’s County Library will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. All libraries will be open for regular business hours on Tuesday, May 29.
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The Tackle Box Fishing Report By Ken and Linda Lamb Contributing Writers
A steady stream of trophy rockfish were checked in this week at The Tackle Box. The fish came from all over the bay and Potomac. The overall success rate is better than last week, but is still off the normal. Most trollers are getting fish by the handful for a day’s cruise, but there are plenty of opportunities to get skunked. Undersized fish in the 18 to 32
inch range have shown up in the Potomac attacking the big lures designed for 50 inch fish. The smaller stripers are probably post spawn males. The two per day, 20 inch minimum season is still 9 days out (May 16th). We are still looking for three or four days of fast action on the trophy size fish when the spawn is done and the big fish head out to sea. I heard three unconfirmed rumors of croakers caught this past weekend in the mouth of the Patuxent. ReJohn Melansen (right) landed this 47 inch, 43 pound trophy striper at 72 A in the bay
ports of croaker in the York river in Virginia and at Colonial Beach in the Potomac also came in. The Tackle Box has a $25 gift certificate for the first croaker brought in caught hook and line. White perch are here now. Catfishing is excellent in the upper Potomac and Patuxent. Crappie are biting at St. Mary’s Lake and largemouth and pickerel too.
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Charles County. October 10, 1832: Revolutionary War Pension application of Leonard Drury, Stark Co., OH. Leonard Drury, aged 73 the 17th day of June last states that he entered the service of the U.S. in harvest time of the year 1777 as a volunteer for nine months in the Company commanded by Capt. William Bates(?) of the Regiment of Maryland Troops commanded by Col. Barnes whose christian name this deponent believes was Richard. Soon after he joined this company, the command of it was assumed by Thomas Reeder. Harry or Henry Wingate was one of the ensigns or so the deponent believes. He continued to serve for six months and was with the company when it was discharged at Leonardtown. Deponent said he lived in St. Mary’s County near the Cool Spring at the time of entering the service and was first marched to Point Lookout, remained there some time and then marched to a place below Bladensburg where the Company remained a short time and then moved down the Potomac and there continued in that neighborhood; was in no action. Deponent had a written discharge from Col. Barnes but lost it many years ago. Drury reiterates that he was born in St. Mary’s County not far from Leonardtown on the 17th day of June 1759. He has seen a record of his age in my father’s prayer book; has not seen it for many years and does not know where it is now. After the Revolutionary War, he lived at Port Tobacco for four or five years, then near Frederick Town, then at Leesburg, Va., then moved to the Warm Springs near Martinsburg, Va.; then near Hagerstown, then in Franklin Co., PA and then moved to Stark Co., OH where he now resides. No wife or children were named in Leonard’s pension application and he drops out of sight after 1832.
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Nicholas Drury (1738-1789), son of Peter Drury and wife, Jane made his will on May 22, 1789. He devised to his wife (Monica), all of his estate during her widowhood and upon her death or remarriage, the estate was to be equally divided between his two daughters, Mary and Monica Drury. To his son Leonard he left one shilling sterling. Nicholas named as his executor his nephew, Peter Drury, Jr. Witnesses to the will were Robert Saxton and Elizabeth Wathen. Leonard Drury, son of Nicholas Drury (1738-1789) and his wife Monica (maybe), was born near Leonardtown on June 17, 1759. He was a Revolutionary War soldier and had left St. Mary’s County prior to his father’s death. Monica may not be Leonard’s mother. Leonard was born in 1759 as the next child belonging to Nicholas wasn’t born until 1768. This was Benedict, baptized in 1768. Then there was Joseph and Mary, twins baptized in 1770. Benedict and Joseph were not named in their father’s will and are presumed to have died in infancy. There is no record of Mary after her father’s will. Monica (born 1772) married Joseph Herbert in 1795. She died ca1818 in
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BY: JEFF TOMCSIK Orthodontic braces and clear aligners such as Invisalign® are not just for straightening teeth and making your smile look better. In fact, a highly trained and skilled dentist will use orthodontic treatment to improve the function of the teeth which will result in a healthier, longer-lasting smile. While good looking teeth are attractive, the purpose of your teeth is to chew food. When teeth are misaligned, they can slowly damage opposing teeth during the chewing process. When they are in proper alignment, teeth break down the food they are chewing without damaging each other. To help illustrate the point, think of a well working pair of scissors. When in good alignment the two blades come together and meet at a very precise point that makes them excellent at cutting paper. On the other hand, imagine one of the scissor blades had a slight bend or a ding in the metal. This imperfection would surely affect the scissor’s ability to cut as well as when it was in perfect alignment. If the one blade is bent away from the other, there will be a gap between the points of contact that cause the cutting action. The result would likely be a failure
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of the time to other safe orthodontic options. Finally, with Invisalign® technology, your dentist can take a scan of your mouth and show you virtually what your results will look like, from the improved esthetics of your smile profile to the benefits of improving any occlusion issues that may be causing damage to your teeth. The next time you go to your dentist, ask them if they are Invisalign® certified. Ask them if they can provide a virtual, digital smile makeover with the use of an iTero® scanner so that you can see your likely outcome. Also ask them if you have any occlusion issues during chewing and if orthodontics is right for you. One of the biggest barriers to getting orthodontic treatment dentists hear the most is that it costs too much. Before you allow money to get between you and a healthy, beautiful smile, think about the amount of money you spent on your last car. That car will likely not be in your life ten years from now. The cost of braces or Invisalign® is a fraction of the cost of that car, and the results will last you a lifetime!