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Local News 3 Cops & Courts 10 In Our Community 12 Feature 18 Education 19 Sports 21 Obituaries 22 Community Calendar 24 Senior Calendar 25 Library Calendar 25 Entertainment 26 Contributing Writers 28 Business Directory 30
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Twenty-Percent Vote in St. Mary’s Primary
Clerk’s Race Still Close Before Final Counts
By Dick Myers Editor
The voter turnout for the St. Mary’s County primary election was 20.72 percent. Democrat and Republican turnout was almost exactly the same as the overall results. For the primary, 54, 741 registered voters could vote as either Democrats or Republicans. Republicans make up 53. 43 percent of that total. All eyes were on the first round of absentee vote counting on Thursday, June 28 because one of the races, the Republican contest for clerk of the circuit court, was relatively close. The race between Debbie Mills Burch and Pete Cucinotta showed Burch ahead by 100 votes after early voting and election day results were counted. The first round of absentee vote counting occurred on Thursday, June 28 and at the end of the day Burch’s lead had widened to 126 votes.
According to Board of Election Supervisors Election Director Wendy Adkins, there are 172 provisional ballots waiting to be counted today (Thursday, July 5), although she noted that all might not be accepted because of some deficiency. Some of those provisional ballots may have been necessitated by a glitch in the change of address system of the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles. Adkins said the absentee ballots are still trickling in (they must be postmarked by election day) and they numbered around one hundred on Tuesday. They will be counted on Friday, July 6. The other relatively close race has a margin too wide to be affected by the remaining counts. In that contest between Rose Frederick and AnnMarie Abell for the Democratic District 2 county commissioner race, Frederick’s margin was 54.25 to 45.75. dickmyers@coutytimes.net
Construction Begins on Access Road for Woodland Acres Along MD 235 The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) started work on another transportation improvement project in St. Mary’s County. MDOT SHA recently began relocating utilities along MD 235 (Three Notch Road) across from First Colony Drive in preparation for construction of an access road into the Woodland Acres community. This section of MD 235 sees an average of 71,000 cars daily. The $2.4 million project is part of the Intersection Capacity Improvements Project and extends the access road north .34 miles and will connect to Old Pine Court. Work will consist of full depth pavement construction with installation of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and ADA-compliant ramps. A new traffic
signal will be added at the intersection of MD 235, and the new access road allowing safe passage into the Woodland Acres Community. “This is another example of our unwavering commitment to delivering traffic solutions across the state of Maryland,” said MDOT SHA Administrator Greg Slater. “This project is a big priority in St. Mary’s County, and I am excited we can bring an innovative and aggressive approach to deliver this transportation benefit with little delay.” This access road project was awarded to Penn Avenue Construction, LLC, of Prince Frederick, MD. The project is scheduled for completion in early 2019. Press release by MDOT
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The change is real. The health of the Chesapeake Bay is improving, according to the 2017 Chesapeake Bay Report Card issued by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, which used data from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Virginia Department of Natural Resources. The report card is just one of many indicators of bay progress as we continue marching towards 2025. While the overall grade of “C” has remained steady since 2012, this marks the first year that experts have seen what they call a “statistically significant” positive trend for the entire bay. The grade is based on several indicators of overall bay health. Long-term trends in nitrogen and phosphorous concentrations are declining. Underwater bay grasses or submerged aquatic vegetation have shown record increased for three consecutive years, and is now 57-percent toward its baywide goal, well ahead of schedule. This year’s report also shows a 95-percent grade for fish populations, five points higher than last year. This index includes blue crabs, striped bass and anchovy, which are ecologically, economically and socially important bay species. Sustained efforts and sustainable management are protecting and supporting healthy fisheries. The benchmarks that help define our success are crucial to know where we’ve been, and where we are going, but it’s not time to rest on our laurels. We must continue investing in sound science and measurable management and monitoring to build on this success—and hold each watershed jurisdiction to account. Chesapeake Bay restoration is a team effort, and it is because of our engaged communities and watershed partners we are seeing a cleaner and healthier bay. The health of the bay begins in our communities and neighborhoods, and our local streams and tributaries throughout the watershed. Many of us have acted, advocated, invested and sacrificed in this effort, and we are seeing results. We have made lots of progress to date, but we still have a way to go. The latest report card proves we are on the right track. Press release by Maryland Department of Natural Resources
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Animal Welfare Group Wins Dog Custody Suit By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Last month St. Mary’s District Court Judge Christy Holt Chesser ruled against the plaintiff’s in a civil suit against Second Hope Animal Rescue, deciding that the dog the plaintiffs had received from a member of the animal welfare group never signed documents finalizing the adoption of the animal. The plaintiffs, Maura and Brett Maupin, contested that the adoption of the dog, named Sasha, was a private transaction with the dog’s foster caretaker and not with Second Hope Rescue. Evidence presented in court by the rescue group showed that the foster caretaker was a member of Second Hope Rescue and was caring for Sasha under their auspices. The Maupins, who live in Great Mills, filed suit in August of last year, claiming that Sasha was being illegally withheld from them; in May, Katherine McCullogh, the Second Hope president, refused to turn Sasha back over to the Maupins, claiming that the Maupins had essentially abandoned
Sasha for months in 2016 while they were away on an extended family vacation. During that time, Maura Maupin testified that her mother had taken ill and died and that she herself had come down with a debilitating medical condition. When the family left for New York City to attend to her mother’s funeral, Sasha was attacked by two of the Maupin’s dogs; by the time they got to their destination Maupin would shortly become ill. “I was not able to care for the dogs, let alone myself,” Maura Maupin testified in April when the trial began. The civil trial would not reconvene until June 18. After their troubles had subsided, Maupins asked for Sasha back, citing the level of attachment their children had devel- Sasha oped for her. tion, so they could get Sasha back. Brett Maupin testified that the famMelissa Miller, the attorney for Secily was prepared to send the two dogs ond Hope, presented documents from that had attacked Sasha to the Tri- veterinarians listing Sasha as a SecCounty Animal Shelter for destruc- ond Hope dog and that the Maupin’s
had used the rescue group’s name as to help pay for the dog’s medical expenses. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Too Close to Home By Dick Myers Editor
It has been said that our country has become numb to all the violence -another day, another shooting. I don’t think that’s the case, at least not for me. But as I was driving home last Thursday and scanning the radio to find out more news about the Capital-Gazette shootings, and I heard the reporter say that five people inside that building had been killed, that news slammed me. I could easily intellectualize the tragedy of a teacher being killed in a school, someone there because he or she loved what they were doing and surely not for the paltry salary they make. They try to teach snotty-nosed brats how to read or how to add and subtract, only to be screamed at by parents dissatisfied with their darling’s grade. And there they are, just doing that essential job for society and they are summarily gunned down by a deranged crazy. I can surely intellectualize the tragedy of a policeman being killed just doing his or her duty, protecting us from those same crazies. Sure, they know they have a dangerous job, but when they get up in the morning, they expect to come home at night to kiss their wife and kids. When they don’t, everyone understands the tragedy of it. But the old cliché goes, “Walk a mile in my shoes.” Maybe it’s that most of us, myself included, have never walked that mile in a teacher’s shoes or a policeman’s boots. That surely must be it. Parents of course feel the pain of another parent’s loss in a school shooting. Not having kids, I surely could understand that loss the tragedy of unfulfilled dreams for the parent and the child. But this incident at the Capital-Gazette newspaper penetrated my emotions. It was way too personal. I now understand the pain of all too many previous mass shootings. I have been a reporter, writer or editor almost all my adult life. I have walked a mile in the shoes of Gerald Fischman, Ron Hiassen, John McNamara and Wendi Winters. I have been around salespeople all my life, those who have helped pay my salary. I have walked a mile with them and Rebecca Smith. I decided in college that I wanted to be in the news business and even though I have strayed away from it on occasion, it was never too far away, and I always came back. I’ve always felt there was a reason why our Founding Fathers chose Freedom of the Press
as the FIRST Amendment. Of course, I can’t help but observe that the Right to Bear Arms is close behind in second. Please don’t get me wrong. I don’t think that reporters and editors are better than teachers, policemen or kids. It’s just that newspaper people are family and I mourn the loss of five of them and cry for their families as if I was part of those families. Annapolis is also part of the reason that this hit me so hard. I have been close to Annapolis since I was four years old; my parents bought a lot on the Mayo peninsula south of Annapolis and we built a second home there that would be our summer place as I was growing up. Annapolis wasn’t trendy then. It was a working-class town that happened to host legislators for three months a year and midshipmen throughout the year. It was where we would go every week down to the city dock to shop at the grocery store and where as a kid I would walk up Main Street to the hobby shop. Annapolis was a place where we would go on weekends for a movie. One of those theaters was right next to the Capital office on West Street. We would learn about what movies were playing through our summertime subscription to the Evening Capital. We would learn the tides in that same paper, so we knew when to go crabbing. True community journalism, in my young mind’s definition of it. Of all the tweets that came pouring out in the aftermath of the shooting, this one from editor Jimmy DeButts hit this community journalist right in the gut: “Please stop asking for information/interviews. I’m in no position to speak, just know capgaznews reporters & editors give all they have every day. There are no 40-hour weeks, no big paydays - just a passion for telling stories from our community.” I pursued my news passion first in radio and then later in newspapers. I remember clearly my late mother calling me one day and asking me if my job was dangerous (I think she wanted me to be an accountant like my father). Her call was just after a quadruple murder in St. Mary’s County that I covered as a reporter. I told her that I usually arrived on the scene after the danger subsided. If she was alive today, she would have corrected me. She would have told me that no workplace is safe and in fact no place is safe. I would have assured her that all we can do is continue to live our lives to the fullest, perhaps being a little more cautious, and pray to God that this insanity will soon come to an end. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Appeal of Winegardner Site Plan Postponed
By Dick Myers Editor
The St. Mary’s County Board of Appeals hearing on the proposed site in Hollywood for a relocated Winegardner auto complex didn’t happen as scheduled on June 28. The delay was an unfortunate consequence of the tragic massacre of five employees at the Capital-Gazette newspaper in Annapolis earlier that day. The attorney for the group of citizens who appealed the March 26 approval by the planning commission has an office in the same building as the CapitalGazette. Their building was evacuated by order of the police and the attorney was unable to get back inside to fetch the documents she needed to go on with the case. Appeals board Chairman George Alan Hayden asked Paul Bennett, representing the appellants and attorney Christopher Longmore representing the land owner if the delay was okay with them. They both consented. The hearing will be rescheduled for August. The St. Mary’s County Planning Commission on March 26 by a 5-2 vote approved the concept site plan for the 29,969-square-foot new-car dealership and service center on 7.76 acres of the overall 22-acre site at the Route 245/Sotterley Road intersection with Route 235. The proposal to relocate the Winegardner Chevrolet/GMC dealership from Leonardtown to Hollywood has been attached to the hip with the adjacent commercial center since the controversial center was presented separately to the planning commission more than two years ago; the planners denied it largely over traffic issues. That denial was appealed by the developer to the Board of Appeals, which overturned the denial. Director of Land Use and Growth Management Bill Hunt said at the March planning commission meeting that the appeals board decision was the effective approval of the commercial centers site plan for 13 acres of the overall 22-acre property. But that nine acres for the auto dealer was always conspicuously present on the plan. The planning commission original
traffic concerns remain to this day as residents reiterated them at the March 26 hearing on the car dealership. Residents feel the Route 235 entrance into the center should be across from the entrance into the Hollywood firehose. The March 26 approval is contingent on the two parcels being subdivided. The plan calls for the access to the car dealership to be through the commercial center property. Three access points have been approved: Route 235, Sotterley Road and Old Route 235. Those accesses will have to be constructed before construction can begin on the car dealership A group of Hollywood residents appealed the appeals board decision and a visiting judge in St. Mary’s County Circuit Court upheld that decision. According to Bennett, the group was prepared to appeal the court decision to a higher court when a letter was circulated on May 22, 2017. That letter, penned by Hunt after a meeting in Annapolis between county and State Highway Administration (SHA) staff, concluded, “The February 2016 TIS (Traffic Impact Study) was not accurate because the access point from MD 235 across from the (Hollywood) Fire Department was not included. I will not be able to make a finding regarding APF (Adequate Public Facilities) for the roads that will be impacted by the project until an accurate TIS has been prepared and reviewed by SHA.” Hunt at the March hearing told the planning commission that the May 22, 2017 letter was superseded by a letter from Maryland Secretary of Transportation Peter Rahm dated Jan. 29, 2018. In that letter Rahm said the state would review an updated traffic study if the county required it. Although the appeals board has already approved the Hollywood Commercial Center by overturning the planning commission, the residents are trying again in hopes that their traffic arguments will prevail. If that fails, they still once again have the option of appealing the decision to circuit court. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Elementary School Delayed After Growth Slows
By Dick Myers Editor
There were 250 more students in St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) at the end of the just concluded school year than there were five years ago. In three of the last five years, the school system overestimated projected enrollment. That slowing in the trend of growth has caused removal of a new elementary school in the Great Mills area from the school system’s capital improvement plan. The state requires there to be at least 50 percent of the population needed for a new elementary school for approval of state funding for that school. The remaining population for the school has to be projected to be there when that school opens. The Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School, which opened two years ago, is the county’s newest school. “We are not there,” Director of Capital Planning Kimberly Howe told the St. Mary’s County Board of Education at their June 27 meeting. School board member Jim Davis was perplexed. He said he had seen estimates of an overall population growth rate of five percent. He wondered where
the students were. “One would think enrollment would be higher,” he said. Howe said it could be a combination of lower birth rates and the economy. As to the latter, some parents may have left the area for jobs elsewhere, she said. “Obviously nobody wants to build a school that nobody attends,” Davis quipped. Howe said there would be a bubble of students going through middle and then high schools in the middle of the next decade, but again that wouldn’t be enough to trigger the need for a new secondary school. Such a school had been in the plans for several years, but also has now been removed. Instead, the school system will be concentrating on improvements to existing schools, such as new HVAC systems and roofs. The capital plan is replete with such projects over the next six years. For Fiscal Year 2020, there are projects at Park Hall, Hollywood, Green Holly and Dynard elementary schools and Great Mills High School. The school board unanimously approved the 2018 Educational Facilities Master Plan which will be sent to the state for concurrence. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Lexington Park Man Dies Sheriff’s Office June in Leonardtown Crash Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded on June 30 at approximately 9:56 a.m. to a report of a motor vehicle collision on Point Lookout Road in the area of Budds Creek Road in Leonardtown. Upon arrival, deputies located two vehicles which were involved in the collision. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene and continued the investigation. Preliminary investigation determined a 2006 Toyota Tacoma, operated by Roberto Mejia-Lopez, age 36, of Lexington Park, was traveling east on Budds Creek Road, when Mejia-Lopez failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Budds Creek Road and Point Lookout Road. Mejia-Lopez proceeded into the southbound lane of Point Lookout Road and was struck by a 2016 Isuzu NPR-HD box truck which was traveling south on Point Lookout Road, operated by Kyle Freeman, 24, of Clinton. Mejia-Lopez was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, with incapacitating injuries. A passenger in the Toyota Tacoma, Moises
Rodriguez, 26, of Lexington Park, was ejected from the vehicle; lifesaving efforts were performed, and Rodriguez was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Freeman and a 25-year-old passenger in the box truck sustained nonincapacitating injuries. At this time, failure to stop at a stop sign and alcohol appear to be contributing factors in the collision. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Corporal Brandon Foor at (301) 475-4200 extension *2265 or by email at Brandon.Foor@stmarysmd. com. Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 4753333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.
Juvenile Arrests A 16-year-old girl from California was arrested on June 10, 2018 for Second-Degree Assault. Two 12-year-old girls from Lexington Park were arrested on June 11, 2018 for Second-Degree Assault at Spring Ridge Middle School. A 16-year-old boy from Callaway was arrested on June 12, 2018 for Disturbing School Activities at Leonardtown High School. A 12-year-old boy from Great Mills was charged with Second-Degree Assault on June 14, 2018 from a May 12, 2018 incident at the Great Mills Swimming Pool. A 14-year-old boy was arrested at Spring Ridge Middle School in Lexington Park on June 14, 2018 for Second-Degree Assault, Disruption of School Activities and Trespassing.
A 12-year-old boy of Lexington Park was arrested on June 16, 2018 for Second-Degree Assault. A 17-year-old boy of Mechanicsville and a 15-year-old boy of Mechanicsville were arrested on June 25, 2018 for Property Destruction less than $1,500. A 15-year-old boy of Hollywood was arrested on June 26, 2018 for Second-Degree Burglary and Theft from $100 to $1,500 from a March incident in La Grande Estates. An 8-year-old boy of Mechanicsville was arrested on June 26, 2018 for Second-Degree Assault from a June 11, 2018 incident. Press Release from SMCSO
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Legal Notice 2017 Consumer Confident Report (CCR) Commissioners of Leonardtown The 2017 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) will be available July 1st to Town residents and the public at the town office, 22670 Washington St. Leonardtown, MD between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and at the Leonardtown Post Office, 22735 Washington Street and is also available online at http:// leonardtown.somd.com under Town Government, Water Quality Reports.
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Legal Notice IN THE MATTER OF KEITH LAMONT BROWN FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO KEITH LAMONT BEY In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland Case No.: C-18-FM-17-000418 ORDER FOR CHANGE OF NAME 1. BASIS The provisions of this order are based upon: A ruling by the court without a hearing. 2. ORDER UPON CONSIDERATION of the Petition to Change Name filed in this matter, it is hereby ORDERED that the name of Keith Lamont Brown be and the same is changed to Keith Lamont Bey. Karen H. Abrams Judge for St. Mary’s County Maryland June 14, 2018
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Police Seek Escapee from Court-Ordered Program The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Michael Jonathan Kline, 25, of St. Inigoes. Kline is wanted on a retake warrant for Escape 2nd Degree for absconding from a court ordered program. Kline was initially charged with Burglary 1st Degree and Theft. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Michael Jonathan Kline is asked to contact Detective Austin Schultz at (301) 475-4200 extension *1953 or by email at Austin.Schultz@ stmarysmd.com. Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES”
(274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.
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Legal Notice INVITATION FOR BID COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN UNIFORMS The Town of Leonardtown is currently seeking bids from interested firms for a three-year term beginning September 1, 2018 for uniform rentals for five employees. Interested bidders may obtain a bid package from the Town Office, Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm or by contacting Beth Sandberg, Office/Procurement Manager, by email beth.sandberg@leonardtownmd.gov or by calling 301-4759791. Sealed bids, addressed to the Town Administrator and marked “Sealed bid for Uniforms” will be received at the office of the Commissioners of Leonardtown, 22670 Washington Street, POB 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650, until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. The Commissioners of Leonardtown reserve the right to reject any and all bids and proposals, and to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. By authority: Laschelle McKay, Town Administrator
Legal Notice IN THE MATTER OF PAMELA DENISE DUNN FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO PAMELA STONE HAYDEN In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland Case No.: C-18-FM-18-000529 Notice (Adult) (DOM REL 61) The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which he/she seeks to change his/her name from Pamela Denise Dunn to Pamela Stone Hayden. The petitioner is seeking a name change because: I am divorced and I am estranged from my biological family. My name will be changed to reflect the name of “my family of choice”. They love me and already consider me part of their family. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 6th day of August, 2018. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought. Tracy L. Cantrell, Acting Clerk of Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland July 3, 2018
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Cougars Claw Their Way to U.S. Championship Win
After their sensational season, Cougar’s PRIDE was rewarded with a proclamation from the St. Mary’s County commissioners, recognizing their achievements and their proud representation of St. Mary’s County on a national stage. Photo credit to St. Mary’s County Government POI.
By Casey Bacon Contributing Writer
“Champions.” No matter what the occasion is, it’s a word that inexorably is connected to the biggest, best, and most esteemed of whatever category it’s applied to. So, for a small squad from Southern Maryland to earn such a title—specifically, to be ranked the number one team in America in their division— the high is one that hasn’t waned yet. “[It’s] pretty awesome,” Maya Velez, Cougar Elite Cheer’s longtime director, says with a smile. The victory for their squad, the appropriately-named PRIDE, is exponentially sweeter when many of these athletes are relatively new to the sport. They’re ranked in the youth levelone division, meaning that they’re coming in at an introductory level to competitive cheer. Further, while their division sees cheerleaders as old as twelve years old, many of PRIDE’s athletes were younger at nine, ten, and eleven. “For that team in particular,” says Velez, “to win at U.S. Finals” in Virgin-
ia Beach to wrap up their season, “we were all just over-the-moon for them because they’ve worked so hard this year for that. Then for them to take it a step further and be ranked number one in the nation, that was amazing.” Coming together in 2008, Cougar Elite Cheer (CEC) was initially formed amongst the middle schools in the county. These squads merged and expanded in the 2010-11 season, allowing Cougar to broaden its age group—teams now feature athletes from four to eighteen years old— and travel to competitions across the country. From there, the program’s five teams would continue to climb the ranks and improve with each passing season, getting ready to ramp up their next season with over 100 athletes and ten coaches. Their 2018 season is a testament to their teams’ accumulated talents: among them, 21 First Place championships, two fully-paid bids each to U.S. Finals and Level Legends, one U.S. Final championship, and one U.S. Final Grand championship win for the ladies of PRIDE. In contrast to sideline cheer—the
stereotypical image of cheerleaders at sports events with signs and pompoms—the competitive cheer that these athletes participate in has no team to root for. Instead, Velez details that their teams are run “like an All-Star gym,” where athletes perform two to two-anda-half minute routines to music that features tumbling, running, balance, and airborne stunts. With All-Star cheer including a competition category for recreational programs, the Maryland Recreation and Parks-affiliated CEC can provide the “All-Star experience but at the recreation price,” helping “families who may otherwise be priced out of these kind of team sports still have that opportunity,” says Velez. While the trophies are a clear advantage for PRIDE—and the Cougars program overall—to brag about, Velez says that one of the biggest achievements of the year is “getting the respect” that cheer deserves as a sport, both for parents and the athletes who compete in this sport ten to eleven months out of the year. Recounting a story when she was honored with a Coach of the Year award, Velez says she “was talking with several gentleman and they were like, ‘Cheerleading? I mean, that’s great that you’re a volunteer, but is that even a sport?’” Laughing, she says, “My husband was like, ‘I’m going to walk in this way, because she’s about to chew you out.’ I told them all, ‘Come run that two minute and thirty second campaign and you tell me if you think it’s a sport.’” Velez attributes the success of this season to the team’s opportunity to access the full spring floor at the St. Mary’s Gymnastic Center. “[It] was a game changer because that is what we compete on.” While each team has the opportunity to practice here, they split their time at the Carver Recreation Center, culminating to five hours of practice each week for every athlete to learn routines, stunting, and more. “Everything is broken down, and each coach has a
focus for each practice or for a chunk of their practice on how they handle those skills.” It’s this dedicated coaching that Velez directly cites for the monumental year that CEC has seen, particularly for PRIDE with its coaches Chris and Jen Rodriguez. “They have four kids in our program, and they bleed it, as well. They’re all in. They make sure that they’re teaching those basics, and they’re really making sure that they’re learning them, so they can move up to the next level.” What’s next for the program? “The goal is to always be better,” says Velez. “Let’s get two or three grand champions; let’s have these kids have more fun; let’s make the program bigger; let’s learn bigger, better skills. Just the next step is to keep pushing them, because… they have that drive. It’s five hours a week for these kids and another full-time job for me, and I can say that for all of my coaches. We love it, we bleed it; it’s what we do. So, we’ll push them and fight for every opportunity for them to be even better.” While CEC’s season nine kicks off mid-July, Velez says the team will continue to accept interested athletes for private evaluations through the end of the month. And, she notes, experience isn’t required. “95-percent of kids in the program got their skills from us; they started from the bottom and worked their way up. We have introductory [and beyond]… We have a space for everybody, because while our focus is to have a great season and win, it really is to provide a service to St. Mary’s. “We [St. Mary’s] have a lot of wonderful sports leagues and I think we’re all trying to do the same thing: let’s get the love of this sport that we have—whatever it is—out there as an opportunity… We want to give kids these avenues and opportunities.” intern@countytime.net
Book Signing Part of First Friday in Leonardtown
Sheldon Johnson
As part of First Friday in Leonardtown on July 6, Fenwick Street Used Books and Music will be hosting Shelton Johnson, who will be signing copies
of his book, Mr. Wilder from 5-7 p.m. After publishing the first two novels of his whimsical adult humored Family Comedy Trilogy, Norfolk, VA native, Shelton Johnson decided to write his first traditional novel, ‘Mr. Wilder’. When asked, Johnson says that this stand-alone novel was inspired by the relevant internal issues we face as a country, and it is his prayer that this book brings an end to the racial divide in this great country that he calls home. Having only been regarded as a comedic novelist, Johnson was asked if readers should expect heavy doses of humor in this novel as well? “Well, I did a lot of things different with this novel. This is the first time I’ve ever written in third person past tense. This is the first time
I’ve ever addressed a national issue. And this is the first time I’ve ever had to sustain a serious tone for that long. Even still, yes, I did manage to sprinkle in a little humor along the way to help lighten the mood a bit on such a heavy topic.” Johnson went on to say that “Mr. Wilder should be read by any adult who is affected by, a part of, concerned with, or curious about the racial tension currently taking place in America.” Johnson plans to return his attention to the Family Comedy Trilogy, in hopes of releasing the 3rd and final novel, ‘A New Year’s Comedy’, this December. He currently resides in Maryland with his wife and 2 children. For more information about the book signing go to www.fenwickbooks.com
Cover of Sheldon Johnson’s new book Mr. Wilder
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Sotterley Holds Family Farm Day
Grant Newbury gives a beekeeping demonstration
Decorating Kindness Rocks
By Dick Myers Editor
Historic Sotterley Plantation in Hollywood held its first ever Family Farm Day on Saturday, June 30. The event emphasized the fact that Sotterley throughout its history has been a working farm. Activities for the entire family were spread out throughout the plantation’s grounds. In the field normally used for overflow parking, the Southern Mary-
land Antique Power Association captured the arriving visitors with tractor demos, pulls and exhibits. And throughout the day there were kiddie tractor rides. On the Visitor Center lawn there were children crafts all day. The kids were given the opportunity to show their artistic talents by painting Kindness Rocks. In the area in front of the barn, there were talks about beekeeping with Grant Newbury. Nearby, John Cook showed off his just-about-completed Chesapeake Bay Log Canoe, the first built in Southern Maryland in
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decades. They were prevalent in the late 19th century for oyster harvesting. Cook plans to enter races with the canoe on the Eastern Shore The day complemented the regularly scheduled Farmer’s Market. Just outside the market the popular country oldies band Country Memories performed. The Family Farm Day was sponsored by SAIC along with other local businesses. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Port of Leonardtown Winery Wins Best Rosé in MD Competition Port of Leonardtown Winery, operated by the Southern Maryland Wine Growers Cooperative, has won Best Rosé in the Maryland Comptroller’s Cup Competition. The Chaptico Rosé is made from 100% Southern Maryland grown grapes. The Comptroller’s Cup Competition is judged by professional sommeliers and restaurant buyers in a blind tasting. Close to 200 wines were submitted across the state and ten were named “Best in Class” in their respective categories. Comptroller Peter Franchot presented the awards at a ceremony and tasting of the winning wines on June 19 at Catoctin Breeze Vineyard in Thurmont. Port of Leonardtown Winery took home two of the ten Best in Class awards. “Our cooperative of grape growers remains extremely proud of the top awards our wines continue to receive in each competition we have entered over the past eight years,” said winery President, Patrick Isles. “We modified our method for making our 2017 rosé, and the risk paid off!” said winemaker Lauren Y. Zimmerman. “This pretty pink wine will make your mouth water with just one smell. It’s bursting with strawberry and melon flavors and has a touch of sweetness which makes it the perfect wine to enjoy on a warm day on the patio.” If you want to taste this delicious winner, you’ll have to move fast. Close to half of the 1,500 bottle production was sold in the first two weeks since its release on June 9. Press release by Port of Leonardtown Winery
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Leonardtown Rotary Gives The Play’s the Thing: Grants to St. Mary’s Non-Profits Maryland Association of Senior Centers Leonardtown Rotary is pleased to announce the contribution of $8,046 in grants to area non-profit organizations. As part of the Leonardtown Rotary Club’s commitment to Community Service and a key element of providing “service above self,” funding assistance is annually provided to programs and projects in St. Mary’s County that enhance the community’s quality of life. This a competitive grant process and awards typically range from $250 to $500, depending on the need expressed in the application and funding availability. The year’s recipients are doing outstanding work, greatly increasing the impact of Rotary’s grants with effective community action. Through increased fundraising activities this past year, Rotary was able—in all but one case—to give the full amount requested. Grant recipients this year, and the people accepting them on behalf of the organizations, are as follows: A Community That Shares (ACTS) - Sam Brown; Christmas in April - Howard Thompson; Foundation for Heroes - Dr. Jay M. Lipoff; Friends of Cedar Lane -
Becky Stevens; Friends of St. Clements Island - Karen Stone and Christina Barbour; Greenwell Foundation - Barbara Wille; Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Rita Reeves; Helpful Hooves - Sherri St. Clair; Historic Sotterley - (Eve Love); Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad - Rocky Woodburn; Literacy Council of St. Mary’s - Susan Brookbank; St. Mary’s County Adult Recovery Court - Pete Cucinotta; St. John’s Charitable Society - Mary McGlinn; St. Mary’s Caring - Kristine Miller (not pictured); St. Mary’s Historical Society - Susan Wolfe; Tri-County Council Foundation/ Project Impact - George Howly; Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions - Michael Brown. Rotary thanks the grant recipients for their work in our county. The grant process will begin again in January of 2019, with applications made available through public media and our website, https://www.leonardtownrotaryclub.org/. Non-profits are encouraged to apply. Press release from St. Mary’s Library
Recognizes Readers Theatre Group The Garvey Senior Activity Center’s Readers Theatre group received an honorable mention from the Maryland Association of Senior Centers for the work in the Expressive and Creative Arts category on June 14. “We’re delighted,” said Readers Theatre volunteer facilitators Linda Lagle. Lagle was first approached by Garvey Senior Activity Center Operations Manager Brandy Tulley two years ago with the idea of starting a theatre group. “We wanted to develop a theatre group that offers a low pressure opportunity for our senior members to get involved with theater. Ms. Lagle had the idea to try Reader’s Theater and it has worked well,” Tulley said. The group rehearses twice a month and performs at the Garvey Senior Activity Center a few times during the year. They have even performed in the community at local senior living facilities and nursing homes. “I am proud of the work they do and that they were recognized by the Maryland Association of Senior Centers,” Tulley said. “We can’t wait to see what they have
in store for future productions.” Senior Center Operations Division Manager Alice Allen was pleased to hear about the recognition the Readers Theatre group has received and looks forward to seeing the group at Garvey Senior Activity Center continue to grow. “I love the concept of Readers Theatre,” she said. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for theatre-type activities without the readers’ stress of memorizing parts. And the skits are usually hilarious.” “It’s such a talented and fun group of actors,” Lagle said. “Everyone has a good time giving their all for each performance.” The Reader’s Theatre group rehearses twice each month with lunchtime performances every quarter. The next performance will be held in the fall on a date to be determined. The group is always looking for new talent and no experience is necessary to join, Lagle said. For more information, or to get involved, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1073 or email Brandy.Tully@stmarysmd.com.
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Traffic Woes At Key Intersection Raise Frustrations By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
For almost seven months the traffic problems in and around the St. Mary’s Marketplace at the intersection of Route 235 and St. Andrews Church have frustrated commuters, shoppers and elected officials alike. According to officials with the State Highway Administration (SHA), which is in concert with the developer, Klein Enterprises, the problems could continue for several more months. Charlie Gischlar, a spokesman for SHA, said the developer would need to apply for another extension by the end of the summer to retain its access permit to St. Andrews Church Road. “The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) access permit for this project was issued in August 2016,” Gischlar wrote in an e-mail to The County Times. “This project has been granted an extension so far and will need another extension in August.” Gischlar said the road work on St. Andrews Church Road is solely up to the developer. Representatives from Klein Enterprises, based in Baltimore, did not return several calls for comment on this article. “Since it is not an MDOT SHA project, it is difficult to determine the completion date,” stated Gischlar. “The completion date is dependent on the progress made by the developer’s contractor, and factors such as weather, utilities or design issues, which can produce unanticipated delays.” Apparently, the improvements needed to the roadway were more complex than either SHA or the developer had expected. “The current issues impacting progression of work relate to curb elevations and conflicts with a Verizon duct bank that was not identified during the developer’s design phase,” according to Gischlar. “It was discovered, in the field, that the proposed grades of the median curb do not match the slope and elevations of the existing roadway surface. The proposed elevations are too high and will require a significant amount of milling of the asphalt in some areas and almost no milling in other areas.” Also, with the discovery of the eightinch duct back of Verizon lines means that the storm drain system will have to be redesigned, Gischlar said. Recent heavy rains have resulted in significant flooding in the vicinity of the road work. Gishclar said the developer has been instructed to open lanes to help relieve the congestion. “While working through this design process, SHA directed the contractor to reopen the second northbound MD
235 left turn lane to southbound MD 4. This was expedited, and traffic is using the lane,” Gischlar said. “SHA is working closely with the developer’s contractor to re-open the northbound MD 4 left turn bay at FDR [Boulevard.]” Gischlar said the work could be completed by the end of this summer. “I think it’s a true mess,” said Commissioner Todd Morgan of the traffic snarl. “The developer and SHA have not worked in sync on this.” Morgan said the discovery of the Verizon lines was a recent problem added to previous ones. He admitted that there were traffic problems as well at the intersection of St. Andrews Church Road and FDR Boulevard running behind the First Colony Shopping Center. Traffic was Work is stalled at St. Mary’s Marketplace. Photo by Frank Marquart backing up at that the project continued. intersection as In an e-mail correspondence to an well and the crossover traffic from St. Mary’s Marketplace going onto FDR SHA official on May 21 Thompson wrote: Boulevard was also a problem. “When this project was approved by Though FDR was under the county’s control, he didn’t see changes coming the [St. Mary’s County] Planning Commission, it was agreed that the road anytime soon. “The Department of Public Works renovations would be in place before can’t trump SHA,” Morgan said. “This any other phases were started. The earis the biggest finger pointing exhibition ly excuses were that the asphalt plants had shut down for the season, though going on. “It’s so frustrating it’s pathetic. This their whole parking lot was in place ballet’s been going on since Janu- for their grand opening. Then the cold ary and we haven’t seen one ounce of prevented any other repairs. The lane marking is poor and hard to make out progress.” Delegate Jerry Clark (R; District during bad weather.” The developer has started phase 2 29C) represents both sides of the bridge. Although admitting he doesn’t and will be adding more traffic soon. “These two intersections are a risk have all the facts, he said it appeared to him that the Harris Teeter should to motor vehicle traffic. The roadway not have been allowed to open until the itself is in terrible condition, with holes and ruts that are destructive to small road work was complete. Howard Thompson, chair of the cars. The state and county have the county’s planning commission, said the responsibility to make sure that these developer has been behind in complet- improvements are in place. There ing infrastructure and road improve- are many concerned citizens who go ments since the project started, and yet way out of their way and cut through
neighborhoods, not normally use to higher traffic, to get home safely in the evening.” An e-mail from Bill Hunt, Land Use and Growth Management director, to Thompson helps explain how the developers were granted use and occupancy permits. “St. Mary’s Marketplace (Harris Teeter shopping center) received final site plan approval for Phase 1 from the Dept. of LUGM on March 7th of 2016, at that time the file did not contain a requirement for an SHA entrance permit, therefore the Final Inspection Card did not require an SHA “sign-off”. “SHA approved Phase 2 on Oct. 24, 2017 requiring an amendment to SHA Entrance permit #10-AP-SM-003-16, therefore, Phase 2 will be required to have SHA “sign-off” prior to the issuance of occupancy permits.” Editor Dick Myers contributed to this story. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Named Among Best Colleges for Economics Degree by Schools.com
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 - St. Mary’s College of Maryland has been named among the Best Colleges for Economics Degree Programs by Schools.com. To determine this ranking, Schools.com gathered data profiles on more than 400 institutions across the country and ran them through a multi-point methodology. Based on the criteria, Schools.com ranked all 2-year and 4-year schools in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) that reported data and calculated them on a 10-point scale. St. Mary’s College ranked 7th out of the top 10 schools. Economics is the study of the process through which individuals and societies solve a particular human problem. It is the discussion of, and research into, how to ensure that limited resources are put to
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Administrative Appointment Announced Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announced the administrative appointment made by the Board of Education at its meeting on June 27. The Board appointed Ms. Donna Thorstensen as Assistant Principal, 11 month, at Great Mills High School. Ms. Thorstensen holds a Master’s degree from Towson University and a Bachelor’s degree from Lipscomb University. She currently serves as an Instructional Resource Teacher at Esperanza Middle School. This appointment will become effective July 1, 2018.
their most efficient use. St. Mary’s College’s economics curriculum begins with a core of theory and research methods that students will need in order to analyze economic problems. Since many areas of economics have broad social implications, it also provides the opportunity to study economics as a social science and to discover the interrelationships economics has with other disciplines. To learn more about St. Mary’s College’s economics major, watch Asif Dowla, professor of economics and Landers Endowed Chair in the Liberal Arts: https://youtu.be/Yv04iWTExXk
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Be Sure to Have Fresh Cut Bait for Catfish
Michele Chelednik shows off a Rockfish taken from the shoreline near Hog Point in the Patuxent on a top water lure.
By Ken Lamb Contributing Writer
Bottom fisherman have found Rockfish in the Hawk’s Nest area in the Patuxent. The Rockfish are mixed with Perch and Catfish. Farther up the Patuxent on
the Calvert side across from Greenwell State Park, there are plenty of White Perch for bottom fishermen using bits of bloodworms. Croakers moved into casting distance from the Solomons Pier last Sunday evening after the rain and good catches were made. Catfish are very active in Wicomico at Bushwood Wharf. Fresh cut bait is the key. Anglers report catching a dozen or so in a couple of hours, and the fish are in the hefty two to twelve pound size. The catfish are not limited to the Wicomico as the tasty fish range from Piney Point north to the District. The Patuxent has Catfish all up and down with the best locations from Benedict to Jug Bay. The upper Bay still has the best and most consistent Rockfish. The mouth of the Choptank and the false channel is loaded with fish, and most everyone there is limiting out in a short period of time. Trolling and chunking are the main methods being used. We await Spot to come to us from the south. As soon as that migration starts, many Striper fisherman will start live-lining.
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CSM Alum Returns as Hawks’ Soccer Coach Jake Shelton has a long history with men’s soccer at College of Southern Maryland, and now he is continuing that history by taking on the role of the team’s head coach. The 2008 La Plata High School graduate played soccer as a CSM Hawk while working in the college’s fitness center as a certified personal trainer. When he graduated CSM, he transferred to Lake Erie College, where he played on its soccer team and was named captain for two years. Michelle Ruble, CSM’s executive director of student life and athletics, said the college is looking forward to the benefits such a seasoned player as Shelton will bring to the team and his ability to share his knowledge of both soccer and the mission of CSM to his players. “Coach Shelton brings expertise and wonderful enthusiasm to grow our soccer program, and I’m excited to see what he does for us here at CSM,” Ruble said. Shelton received his bachelor’s in business administration—with a minor in finance—in 2013 from Lake Erie College, after which he took the role of Graduate Assistant Coach for the Men’s Soccer Program there. Under his leadership, the team appeared in the conference playoffs for the first time in school history and reached the conference final two years in a row. Shelton completed his master’s in busi-
ness administration in 2015 at Lake Erie. At the same time, he was playing and coaching soccer—all while working as a personal trainer and a loan officer for C&F Mortgage, and then account manager with the company VSGi. Shelton said he is happy to be coming back to CSM, where he knows he will be able to create a strong culture of competitive soccer. “My main vision is to develop the players both physically and technically so they can go on to compete on the field and in the classroom,” he said. The Hawks’ returning players have already begun their off-season work, with conditioning and practice several days a week. They will ramp up their efforts in August, just before the season begins. “We’ve already hit the ground running for fall,” Shelton said. Shelton said he wants to give back to the CSM soccer program that gave him his start in his collegiate career, where he said he was able to develop as a person and player. “I have a clear vision for where I want to take this program and the players who are a part of it. I am very excited to see the success that will come to the CSM Men’s Soccer Program,” he said. For more information on CSM’s athletic programs, visit www.csmd.edu/athletics. Press release by CSM
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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.
Adison Lee Trybus
Adison Lee Trybus, a beautiful angel, passed away on June 24, 2018. She was born on February 22, 2018 at Anne Arundel Hospital to Amber Nicole Farrell of St. Inigoes, MD and Michael Peter Trybus of Lusby, MD. She was born premature at 2 lbs 2 oz. and was a strong fighter with beautiful eyes and an infectious smile. She was full of love and loved by many. In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her grandparents: Kimberly Trybus of Lusby, Thomas Joseph Farrell III of Lexington Park, MD; Charles and Elaine Faust of St. Inigoes, and, MD; her aunts and uncles: Valerie and Mark Buckner of Dameron, MD, Linda and Mandy Purdy of St. Mary’s City, MD, Bobby and Maggie Purdy of California, MD, Hayley Trybus of Glen Burnie, MD, Chris Bowers of Piney Point, MD, Patrick Bowers of Lusby, MD, Courtney Faucette of Huntingtown, MD, Chris Mayor of King George, MD, Tina Mayor, Aiden Adams and Dustin Davis; and many extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Sherry Lee Farrell. All services will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Evelyn Oliver Richards
Evelyn Oliver Richards, 87 of Mechanicsville, MD, formerly of Brandywine, MD passed away at her residence in Mechanicsville, MD on June 24, 2018. Evelyn was born to the late William Murphy Oliver and Cora Taylor Oliver in Washington,
DC on June 12, 1931. Evelyn liked to work and study. She worked as a Program Analyst for the Federal Government prior to her retirement. Evelyn is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Donald E. Richards; her son, Kevin E. Richards of Mechanicsville, MD; daughters, Donna Richards of Reston, VA, Karen E. Friedman of Newport News, VA; sister, Diane Duvall of Aquasco, MD; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangement by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Benjamin Daniel Warring
Benjamin Daniel Warring (“Big Ben”) 24, of Golden Beach, Maryland passed away on June 24, 2018. Ben was born on February 9, 1994 to David Wayne Warring and Rebecca Lynn Warring of St. Mary’s county. Ben was employed at Buddy Lee’s Landscaping and Contracting. Ben had finally found a job that he honestly loved, as well as the people he worked with. Ben loved being outdoors; he enjoyed fishing, crabbing, and most of all riding four-wheelers and dirt bikes. He loved hanging out with family and many friends. Benjamin touched each and every one of us in different ways, his smile and laughter was so electrifying. He also had a heart of gold and was always willing to help others. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Franklin Harris Weaver, grandmother Patricia Ann Weaver, great grandmother Mary Ruth Myers, great grandfather Virgil Myers, great grandmother Edna Eileen Warring and great grandfather, Benjamin Levi Warring. He is survived by his parents David and Rebecca Warring, sister Shannon Warring, grandparents John and Betty Warring, and many dearly loved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Never forgotten, always in our hearts.
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Stanley Eugene “Stan” Shipe
Stanley Eugene “Stan” Shipe, 65, of Califor n ia , MD passed away peacefully on June 23, 2018 at his home. Stan was born on August 21, 1952 in Washington, DC to the late Robert Shipe and Eulalie Shipe. He moved from Riverdale to Southern Maryland over 17 years ago. He was retired from the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Office as a Parks Manager. On March 4, 2006, he married Teresa Jo Kirtley Shipe at the Patuxent Moose Lodge 2393 in Hollywood, MD. He enjoyed spending time on the water crabbing and fishing. He also enjoyed helping his friends in Maryland. He was a long time member of the Patuxent Moose Lodge 2393. Stan is survived by his wife, Teresa Jo Kirtley Shipe; children: Christopher Shipe (Helena), of West Sarasota, FL, and Jennifer Shipe Wright , Brother, John Shipe of Ocean City, MD, and his granddaughter, Reina Shipe, & Alex Shipe. He was preceded in death by his brother’s Robert Shipe, Dennis Shipe, and his sister, Deborah Brand. All services will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A
Lillian Davis Coston Murray
Lillian Davis Coston Murray was born in Teachey, North Carolina on February 8, 1935, to John Clarence Coston, Sr. and Myrtle Murphy Coston. She was the second of 11 children and also a twin to her brother John Clarence Coston Jr. Lillian received Jesus Christ as her personal savior at a young age and attended church regularly with her family. She was called home to eternal rest on June 28, 2018. Lillian graduated from Charity High School in Wallace, North Carolina and went on to receive an Associates Degree in Human Services from the College of Southern Maryland in LaPlata, Maryland. Lillian was married to the late William Paris Murray Sr., and from this union came 10 children together. She was
blessed with one special child who was brought to her at the age of 18 months old. Lillian also welcomed all of her nieces and nephews into her home often taking care of them during different seasons in their lives. She was proud of all of her offspring and knew them all by name. Lillian joined First Baptist Church of Carver Heights (currently First Missionary Baptist Church) in the 1960s, and was active in several ministries including the Willing Workers, Missionary and Hospitality. Her children enjoyed the many meetings that were held in her home because it meant delicious left over food that included her best recipes. Lillian had a great love for children, which was evident in her love for her grandchildren and the professions she chose in life. She worked at the Lexington Park Daycare Center, teaching and mentoring young children, and later went on to work at the Maryland Department of Social Services providing assistance to hundreds of displaced children by teaching basic life skills, stability and independence. Lillian believed in family preservation and her work led to many children being reunited with their families. Lillian was preceded in death by husband William P Murray Sr., her father John Clarence Coston Sr., her mother Myrtle Murphy Coston, her sisters Helen Murray and Gloria Jacobs; her brother Arnold Coston; her brother-in-laws Roy Murray and Malcolm Treadwell Sr., her sister-in-law Carrie Coston, her motherin-law Sue B. Murray, and her grandson Antonio Hurt. Her daughter, Rozellia Hurt passed two days after her death. Lillian leaves to cherish her memory: four daughters Barbara Spencer, Marie Angela Caesar (Randy), Rhonda Shade (Donnie) and Kendra Robinson; six sons William P. Murray, Jr., Durwood Murray (Cynthia), Russell Murray, Sr. (Loretta), Sheldon Murray (Regenia), Dennis Murray (Cathy), and Michael Murray; brothers John Coston Jr. (Jean), Kenneth Coston, Eugene Coston, and Edward Coston; sisters Marie Treadwell, Jessie Reaves (Morris), and Edna Byrd (Frank); brother-in-law Hezekiah Jacobs, sister-inlaw Sharlise Coston, one lifetime friend Esther Herring; 30 grand children, 46 great grand children, 3 great-great grand children; and a host of other relatives and friends. We as a family celebrate her life, her love, and her legacy for which she was abundantly blessed. Family will receive friends for a Visitation on Saturday, July 7, 2018 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church, 46370 Pegglane, Lexington Park, MD 20653. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. by Reverend Roderick W. McClanahan. Interment will follow at First Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 20880 Hermanville Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653.
Thursday, July 5, 2018 Linwood Warren Norment
Linwood Warren “Linny” Norment, 68, of Solomons, MD passed away peacefully on June 24, 2018. He was born November 9, 1949 in Washington, D.C. to the late Warren and
Frances Norment. Linny is a 1967 graduate of Surrattsville High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy from November 1969 to his honorable discharge in November 1972. During his service he earned the National Defense Medal. He was employed by Verizon as a Manager for over 32 dedicated years until his retirement in 2001. He was avid fan of the Washington Redskins, Capitals, and Nationals. As an avid waterman, he loved all things water, especially hockin, crabbing boating and fishing. He was a Fellow of the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge. His family was his greatest love, especially his grandchildren. Linny is survived by his soulmate, Nancy K. Wieck of Solomons, MD; his son, Chris Norment (Patti) of Accokeek, MD; his daughters: Andrea Macdonald (Alan) of Kansas City, KS, Whitney Townshend (Clint) of Westminster, MD, and Cristie Daymude (Tim) of Mechanicsville, MD; his sister, Jenny Cooper; his grandchildren: Trevor Macdonald, Briana Macdonald, Michaela Oliver, Erica Daymude, Chance Townshend and Casey Townshend; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Kathe. FIn lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or a charity of your choice. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Glen Segundo Ives
Glen Segundo Ives, Chief Warrant Officer (4), United States Army (Retired), 84, of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving son and daughter on Monday, June 25, 2018 at the Neighborhood Hospice Center, Chester County Hospital in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He died as he lived—bravely--like the true soldier he was. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Jung (Jaye) S. Ives, with whom he shared 55 years of true love, happiness, and adventure. He is survived by his son, Glen R. Ives,
The County Times Captain, United States Navy (Retired), daughter-in-law Barbara Arlene, Captain, United States Navy Reserve (Retired), and their sons Glen Christopher (Elizabeth), former Lieutenant, United States Navy, Matthew Francis (Amanda), Major, United States Marine Corps Reserve and Specialist John Alexander, United States Army, of St. Mary’s County, Maryland; his daughter and baby Linda Susana Ives, former Captain, United States Army, sonin-law Philip J. Rymiszewski, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army Reserve (Retired), and their sons Spencer Keenan Ives and Archer Cameron Ives, of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Glen was born and raised in Locayo, Chile. His father, Glen Perry Ives, upon graduation from college in South Dakota, decided to travel abroad to South America to seek his fortune and settled in Chile, where he established a mining operation and met and married his wife Gustavina del Transito Castillo de Ives. Glen Segundo was their 8th and youngest child and inherited his father’s courageous spirit for adventure and discovery. He exercised his U.S. citizenship on his 18th birthday and came to the United States to enlist in the U.S. Army during the Korean War to honor his father who had passed away several years earlier. After Basic Training, he found himself on a ship bound for Korea. Years later, he would say that during that long crossing, he had a premonition that his life would change there … and surely it did. What followed could have been the theme of a great romance novel from that era. Serendipitously, he met a very bright, beautiful, and engaging young police woman while serving in post war Seoul, Korea. And although they spoke very different languages and had grown up in dissimilar cultures a world apart, an overwhelming “love at first sight” brought them together and made them determined to overcome the immovable bureaucracies of two governments, to marry. Marry they did! And that was the providential beginning of an extraordinary life together as they started their family and embraced an Army adventure that took them all across the globe on many assignments and tours that brought them true happiness, purpose, and fulfillment. After Korea and a follow on assignment in Japan, they moved every year or two throughout their Army life. For many years, it was just the four of them together through those many duty stations, and as challenging as that nomadic life could have been, they were successful in achieving their most important life goal, always providing the most loving home and a deep sense of learning for their two children. Even as Glen served three separate year-long tours in Vietnam, their family only grew stronger through their enduring example of unwavering love and devotion. After over 30 years of distinguished service and sacrifice for his country, through the end of the Korean War, Vietnam War, and the Cold War, Glen retired from the Army and joined Martin Marietta which later became Lockheed Martin, leading their global logistics support program for the Apache helicopter. He
continued to share his boundless knowledge and experience and caring leadership with his Lockheed Martin team and inspired them to achieve numerous milestones and awards while directly supporting this vitally important Army aviation capability through the Gulf War and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq following the 9-11 terrorist attacks. Despite over 55 years of professional service and hard work, Glen is most remembered as the most devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather. There was nothing he wouldn’t do to bring happiness to his family, and he truly embodied the old but compelling phrase, “actions speak louder than words.” That simple ethic, combined with his abiding, steadfast love served as the foundation of his life and as an enduring inspiration for his children and grandchildren. That humble but powerful phrase also characterized his fight with cancer over the past two years. He personified grace, strength, and determination while soldiering through, once again, another daunting life challenge, a challenge he never let defeat him. He was blessed to experience the same exceptional love, care, and support as his wife Jaye, from the incredibly dedicated health care professionals of Chester County Hospital and the Cancer Center of Chester County. Their family will always be forever grateful to them. His funeral Mass will be held Friday, July 6, 2018 at St. Agnes Church, 233 West Gay Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania; visitation from 9:00-10:00 a.m., followed by Mass at 10:00. Interment will be at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Our friends are invited to share in camaraderie at a luncheon following the funeral service at Penn Oaks Golf Club, 150 Penn Oaks Drive, West Chester, Pa. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to The Cancer Center of Chester County, 440 E. Marshall St. Ste 201, West Chester, Pa. 19380. All arrangements are being managed by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith and Boyd Funeral Home, Inc., 610-696-1181, www. DellaFH.com
Wendy Elizabeth Gibson
Wendy Elizabeth Gibson, 37 of Avenue, MD passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on June 29, 2018. Born April 18, 1981 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of William (Buddy) and Connie Williams Gibson. Wendy is survived by Karen Colonna and their four fur babies Mojo, Holly, Pima and Tiggs. Wendy and Karen would have celebrated nine years together in July 2018. She is also survived by her sister, Heather Dixon (Ray) of Avenue, MD as well as loving aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews and a host of long-time friends. Wendy was preceded in death by her grandpar-
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ents Ernest and Dot Williams, Jack and Mildred Gibson, her Aunt Diane Bailey, Uncles Jackie and Ritchie Gibson. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Wendy attended Father Andrew White S.J. School. She graduated from Chopticon High School in 1999. Over the next several years Wendy served her community by working in the Emergency Room at St. Mary’s Hospital, providing allergy shots at Doctor Simlote’s Office and answering 911 calls at St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center. Wendy attended College of Southern Maryland and received a certificate in Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic. At the age of 16, Wendy was the youngest member to serve in the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad (SDVRS). Years later she became a volunteer Medic with the St. Mary’s County Advanced Life Support. Throughout her years of service she held many certifications such as EMT-B, IV Technician and her most current CRT/EMT-I. She held officer positions of Lieutenant and currently Captain with SDVRS and in January 2018 Wendy was awarded Life Membership. Along with serving the community her other passion was playing Softball. Starting at a young age she developed her love for Slow Pitch Softball. She started as a left handed short stop and transitioned to the Pitcher’s Mound. This was the beginning of her journey to becoming one of the best present day pitchers in St. Mary’s County Women Softball League (SMCWSL). A few of the teams she played for included Pennies, Capt. Sam’s, Backroad Inn, Moose Lodge and finally Spence Electric until moving to the Over 30 League where she played for Backroad Inn/Ryce Electric. She currently holds the office of League Statistician in SMCWSL for the last four years. In 2017 Wendy reached her life time goal and was inducted into St. Mary’s County Women’s Softball Hall of Fame. Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 5, 2018 from 5:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. with prayers recited at 7:00p.m. at Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 10:00a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Reverend Anthony Lickteig as the celebrant. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be: Craig Bailey, T.E. Bailey, Ray Dixon, Joseph Nelson, Jarred Norris and Trey Williams. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be: Don Cather, Todd Hayden, Wendell Hayden, Randy Wood, Spence Electric Women’s Softball Team, Backroad Inn/ Ryce Electric Over 30 Women’s Softball Team, Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad and St. Mary’s County Advanced Life Support. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.
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Thursday, July 5 Carnival July 5-8 and July 12-16 7:00 PM each night The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department’s annual carnival. Food, rides, and games. Unlimited rides $10, tickets may be purchased separately. Free nightly prizes (must be present to win). www. hvfd7.com American Legion Post 221 Meeting 21690 Colton Point Rd., Avenue 8:00 - 9:00 PM All active duty personnel and veterans are invited to the monthly meeting. Visit www.alpost221.webs.com/ or e-mail alpost221@aol.com. Call (301) 884-4071 for more info.
Friday, July 6 Exploration Fridays Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood 10:00 AM – Noon Family-friendly guided activities each Friday! Explore a different activity and make-and-take every week! Explore trails and enjoy all of what Historic Sotterley has to offer. Activities included with regular admission. Info: 301-3732280. www.sotterley.org First Friday in Leonardtown! The Square 5:00 – 9:00 PM Red, White and Blues Jam with Bob Schaller & Friends, 5:00-8:00 with special guests “K3 Musicians” from the Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra. Opening receptions at local art galleries. Specials at stores and restaurants throughout Leonardtown. A fun, familyfriendly event for folks of all ages, pets on leashes are welcome as well. The audience participation Drum & Percussion Circle w/ the SoMar Drummers, 8:009:00 at St. Mary’s County Arts Council at 22660 Washington St. Bring your own percussion instrument if you have one, if not there will be some to borrow. Check our Facebook page (Leonardtown First Fridays) or www.leonardtownfirstfridays.com for updates and details. First Free Friday Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 5:00 – 8:00 PM The museum is open and free to the public with docents in every gallery. The Drum Point Lighthouse and Museum Store are open. Enjoy free 30-minute cruises on the Wm. B. Tennison. Live music provided by Lydia Martin and Friends starting at 6:00 in the Harms Gallery. 410-326-2042. Calvertmarinemuseum.com
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Bad Art Night at Annmarie Garden! Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 6:00-9:00 PM A hilarious night of bad art-making, musical comedy improv, karaoke, a cash prize, indulgent drinks and snacks. Tacky party food, bad karaoke, and a cash bar. $5/person; must be 21 & older. Info, visit www.annmariegarden.org or call 410-326-4640. Top Hits of the 40s (1740s) St. Mary’s College Townhouse Green 7:00 - 9:00 PM River Concert Series featuring the music of Bach, Handel and Purcell. Larry Vote, guest conductor. Free and open to the public. Open at 5:00. Texas Hold’em Tournament VFW Post 2632, 23282 Three Notch Rd. (Rt 235) 7:00 PM No Limit Texas Holdem Tournament. $50 Buy in. Sign in 6:20-6:45. Early Bird Bonus by 6:45. Public welcome. Must be 18 or older to play. Info or pre-register contact Brian: poker@ vfw2632.com or call 240-925-4000.
Newtowne Players Present “9 to 5” Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Dr., Lexington Park 8:00 PM Thursday thru Saturday, and 3:30 PM Sunday. The hit musical “9 to 5,” starts Friday, July 6 and runs Thursdays through Sundays until July 29. Tickets at www.newtowneplayers.org. Info or reservations call 301-737-5447 and leave message. $18 for adults, $15 for seniors/students/military, and $10 for children age 12 and under. Thursdays only all tickets $15.
Saturday, July 7 Farmer’s Market at Sotterley Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Fresh local produce, herbs, flowers, artisan vendors, and hands-on activities for the whole family. “Where History Meets Healthy.” www.sotterley.org Sea Glass and Beach Crafts Maker’s Market Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM All things handmade, homemade, or homegrown. Many vendors will have sea glass and beach-themed items. Free outdoor market! www.annmariegarden.org Drayden African Schoolhouse 18287 Cherryfield Rd. 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Open to the public today. A docent will be on site to answer questions. Please come and visit. Bingo Every Saturday Mother Catherine Academy, 38833 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville 6:30 -10:30 PM Doors open at 5:00. Early Birds start at 6:30. Regular Games start at 7:00. $10 (one regular book). Info: 301-884-3165. Visit www.mothercatherine.org for Jackpot and Moneyball update.
Sunday, July 8 All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast 2nd District VFD&RS, 45245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee 8:00 – 11:00 AM Adults $9; children age 6–12, $5; five and under are free. Info: 301-994-9999 Dee of St. Mary’s Public Sails 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons 2:30 - 4:30 PM Sail aboard this historic skipjack departing and returning from the Calvert Marine Museum. Experience the Patuxent River aboard an iconic Chesapeake dredge boat. $15 for ages 8-12. $25 for 13 and older. Sorry, no children under five permitted. Advance reservations are required by noon the Friday prior to the cruise. For more information contact Melissa McCormick at 410-326-2042 ext. 41. Calvertmarinemuseum.com Elks Big Game Poker St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge, Lexington Park 3:00 – 9:00 PM No Limit Hold’em Poker Tournament. $120 Buy in. Cash games start as soon as there are enough players that are interested. Questions? James Dean 240-5770828. Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com
Monday, July 9 Vacation Bible School Hughesville Baptist Church, 8505 Old Leonardtown Rd., Hughesville 9:00 AM – Noon (Jul.9-13) The theme is Game On for children 4 years old through 6th grade. Fun, crafts, Bible stories and snacks. Register at VBS@hughesvillebaptist.com. Info: 907-274-3672 or 240-254-2765. Red Cross Blood Drive 2nd District Firehouse, 45245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee 1:30 - 7:00 PM Information or to schedule your life saving donation, call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit redcrossblood.org
Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown 6:00 - 8:00 PM The St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League, in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Health Department, offers low-cost rabies vaccinations. Available for cats, dogs, and ferrets. $15 per 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 Ice Cream Social Night! Also, Shirley Mandler, a representative for a major quilting fabric manufacturer, will join us with her sample sale. All proceeds go to the CAWL. Bring your $$, your topping/ dessert item, BOM, Show & Tell items, food pantry donations, CAWL donations, donations for the upcoming Silent Auction and a friend! Pax River Quilters Guild is a 501(c)(3) organization open to the public. Visit www.paxriverquiltguild. com or our group page on Facebook for information. Elks Hold’em Bounty Tournament St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge, Lexington Park 7:00 PM No Limit Hold’em Poker Tournament. $25 Buy in. Food and beverage available for purchase. Cash games start as soon as there are enough players interested. Questions? James Dean 240-577-0828. Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com
Wednesday, July 11 Grief Recovery Support Group & Potluck Beacon of Hope Center, 21770 FDR Blvd., Millison Plaza, Lexington Park 5:30 - 7:00 PM A monthly support group for those impacted by grief, especially sudden or violent death, overdose or suicide, is founded on compassion and the ability to relate. A potluck meal is served; bring something or simply bring yourself. Free. Info, 240-298-0212 or 301-997-1300 x 804 or email lauraw@waldensierra.org.
Thursday, July 12 Auditions for Ghosts of Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood 7:00 - 9:00 PM Dreaming of your 15 minutes of fame? We are looking for talented cast and crew for this year’s production. More info at 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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Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services
Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program
Eligible participants will receive a total of $30 in checks, one booklet of six $5 checks. Distribution will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Chesapeake Building, 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown, MD, on July 11. A limited number of booklets are available and will be distributed first come, first serve. Checks must be redeemed by November 30, 2018. To be eligible, you must be 60 years of age or older, have a photo ID card which indicates proof of St. Mary’s County residency and meet income limits. If you live alone your income must be under $22,459. For a household of two people, your total income must be under $30,451. For income limits for larger households, please call the number below. If unable to attend the distribution, a proxy designation may be completed. Proxys may apply on behalf of a participant, provided the following documentation is provided on the day of distribution: a completed copy of the current SFMNP application, which is signed by the eligible senior participant and a copy of the senior participant’s residency ID. *Proxy forms are available for pick-up at the Garvey Senior Activity Center beginning in June. Sending a Proxy to the distribution does not guarantee check receipt. Checks are available first come, first serve. For more information, call Brandy at 301-475-4200, ext. *1072.
July Video- Birds
A dual-video presentation about birds will take place at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, July 11, at 10 a.m. This video contains two programs which will be paused after the
first one for a lunch break. In the first episode a mix of compelling animal behavior, real-life stories, history and science are used to explore the wondrous and varied relationships we have with these truly unique creatures. The second program visits some extraordinary parrots and their owners, many of whom treat the birds as members of their family. It also looks at parrots in the wild, to explore their behavior and social skills, and what part their color plays in their survival. These programs were originally broadcast as part of the Nature series on PBS. 112 minutes. Free. Register to see this video by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk to sign up. Seating is limited. Indicate if you’d like to reserve a lunch when you call, the menu includes Lemon Pepper Fish.
Terrarium Craft Project
Bring greenery to your indoor spaces with this Terrarium craft project at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, July 11, at 10 a.m. We will provide the greenery and the accents. We ask that you provide a container of your choice to create your terrarium. Cost for the class is $4 and is payable at the time of the reservation. Call 301475-4200, ext. *1050, to learn more or to make your reservation.
Eating for Kidney Health
Registered Dietician Donna Taggert will be at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Thursday, July 12, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. to discuss food choices that promote kidney health. The class is free but space is limited. To sign up in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
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Art 101
Lexington Park Library will hold Art 101 on Monday, July 16 from 2p .m. to 3 p.m. This program will allow children to explore different artistic media in a casual environment where we’ll provide all the materials and gentle direction. We’ll tackle a new technique each session, while we focus on the experience of making art. Geared toward ages 6-12, siblings of all ages
St. Mary’s County Library will hold Book Bites on Monday, July 16 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Blue Wind Gourmet in Lexington Park. Grab a bite and gab about books! Join us at our new summer location, Blue Wind Gourmet in Lexington Park, for 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 bluewindgourmet.com for directions and to see menu options available for purchase. Adults only. No registration
Ice Cream Social Fundraiser
Need to cool off this summer? Take a break from the heat and help raise funds for entertainment and special events at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Friday, July 13, from 2:30-4 p.m. The Garvey Senior Activity Center will serve ice cream on your choice of cone; waffle, sugar, or wafer. Cost per cone is $3. Also available will be ice cream sundaes for $4 and brownie sundaes for $5. ALL ages are welcome! For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Midsummer CelebrationBring the Grandkids
The Midsummer Celebration will be held at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, July 18, from 12:302 p.m. This party is for you and your grandchildren to celebrate together. It features a sundae bar from Sweet Frog, Kid-e-Oke by Scarlet Plus Entertainment, plus opportunities to create art. Cost is $5 for adults and free for children age 12 and under (Maximum 5 free children tickets per paying adult). This party is limited to 100 people and tickets are required for every attendee. Stop by the Loffler Center to get your tickets before they are all gone. For more information call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658.
YES Cycling Ride
The Northern Senior Activity Center will have a YES Cycling ride on Wednesday, July 18, at 9 a.m. Bring your own bike or trike and helmet for a causal, relaxed-pace ride stopping along the way to read the trail interpretive signs, observe wildlife, and admire scenery. Participants will also learn about trail rules and basic group rid-
required.
Minecraft Challenge
Leonardtown Library will hold Minecraft Challenge on Tuesday, July 17 from 2 – 3 p.m. and Charlotte Hall Library will hold Minecraft Challenge on Thursday, July 19 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Can you think on your feet, team up, use creativity, and complete the challenge? Come play Minecraft with us and find out! Must be able to use a mouse and keyboard commands, and be familiar with how to play Minecraft (we will not use the tutorial). Ages 8-11. Registration opens 2 weeks before the program.
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ing tips. The rides are led by Dan and Diana Donahue, experienced cyclists and volunteer bicycle trip leaders. Ride lengths adjust to meet the needs of the group. The Northern Senior Activity Center has three bicycles and one trike available to borrow for trips. Helmets and cell phones are required to participate and are not provided by the center. To sign up for the trip or to reserve one of the cycles in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
Caring for Old Photographs
All of us have old photographs that are absolute treasures. These delicate gems are witness to days and events gone by and it is important to preserve them well. Christina Barbour from the Museum Division of St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks will give a free presentation at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Thursday, July 19, at 2 p.m. that will offer lots of information and ideas on how to take care of old photos so that they can be enjoyed by generations to follow.. To sign up call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk.
Scripture Study on Fridays
The Loffler Senior Activity Center offers a scripture study every Friday at 10 a.m. under the direction of volunteer Solomon Olumese. The scripture study is Christian based but is non-denominational. Bibles are provided for use. Stop by and make new friends who also have a love of scripture! Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, for more information.
LEGO Coding on Tuesday, July 17 from 2 – 3 p.m. Join us for an hour of fun coding activities! Learn the basics of coding by building LEGO robots and writing code to command them! Write messages in your own secret code with LEGO! Choose to attend one or several sessions. This event was made possible through a generous donation from The Patuxent Partnership. Ages 6-12. Registration Required.
Harry Potter Birthday Party
Charlotte Hall Library will hold a Harry Potter Birthday Celebration on Wednesday, July 18 from 2 – 3 p.m. Celebrate the birthday of our favorite wizard with magical crafts and activities! All ages, no registration.
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Leonardtown Concert Series Begins July 8
Latrice Carr will perform July 8.
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
As the days get hotter this summer the Leonardtown town square will be filled with music from the annual Downtown Tunes concert series. The music kicks off July 8th after the series was rained out for this month, said James LePore, who puts on the show with his wife Heather. They started organizing the show five years ago with the help of the Leonardtown Business Association’s funding and the stage provided by the town government. “We started getting audiences greater than just 50 or 100… all the way up to more than 500 in the town square,” James LePore said. “The merchants get a lot of exposure; people want something to drink, something to eat. “They walk down to the wharf and say ‘Hey, I could have a wedding here,’” LePore said the town benefits not just from the extra business throughout the summer but also from the elevation of it being a hub for arts and entertainment. “Leonardtown get’s rediscovered,” LePore said. “It’s bringing attention to Leonardtown… and its’ all about supporting the arts in Southern Maryland.” The concert series has attracted major local artists including HydraFX, Latrice Carr and Robbie Boothe. The July 8th concert will feature Latrice Carr from 6p.m. to 9p.m.; the July 29 concert will feature Wesley Spangler’s country music show from 3:30p.m. to 6:30p.m. The August 25th show will feature Robbie Boothe’s band from 6p.m. to 9p.m. Boothe’s act has drawn the highest attendance to the concert series ever, LePore said, with more than 500 people in the town square. Southern Maryland had a deep reservoir of musical talent, he said. “These are people headed for the big time,” LePore said. “There’s a lot of talent here.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The Key Family of St. Mary’s County and Beyond, Pt I Children of PHILIP KEY and SUSANNA GARDINER are: i. RICHARD WARD3 KEY, b. 1724, St. Mary’s Co., MD; d. 10 Apr 1765, St. Mary’s Co., MD. ii. PHILIP BARTON KEY, b. 1725, St. Mary’s Co., MD; d. Nov 1756, Chestertown, MD. iii. FRANCIS KEY, b. 1728, St. Mary’s Co., MD; d. Nov 1770, Cecil Co., MD. iv. JOHN KEY, b. 1730, “Bushwood Lodge”, Bushwood, St. Mary’s Co., MD; d. Aug 1755, St. Mary’s Co., MD. v. EDMUND KEY, b. 1733, St. Mary’s Co., MD; d. 04 May 1766, Upper Marlboro, Pr. Geo’s Co., MD.
vi. THOMAS KEY, b. 1736, St. Mary’s Co., MD; d. Mar 1772, St. Mary’s Co., MD. vii. SUSANNA GARDINER KEY, b. 17 May 1742, St. Mary’s Co., MD; d. 11 Apr 1811, Frederick Co., MD.
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IP2 , RICHARD1) was born 1724 in St. Mary’s Co., MD, and died 10 Apr 1765 in St. Mary’s Co., MD. He married (1) REBECCA HAMMOND Bef. 1745. She was born Bet. 1724 1734, and died Bef. 1750 in St. Mary’s Co., MD. He married (2) HANNAH CLARKE Bef. 1751 in St. Mary’s Co., MD, daughter of GEORGE CLARKE and WATTS. She was born Bef. 1715 in St. Mary’s Co., MD, and died Aft. 1764 in St. Mary’s Co., MD. Children of RICHARD KEY and REBECCA HAMMOND are: i. MARY4 KEY, b. Bef. 1745, St. Mary’s Co., MD; d. Aft. 1805, New Castle Co., DE; m. DANIEL CHARLES HEATH; b. Bef. 1740; d. Aft. 1805, New Castle Co., DE. ii. FRANCES REBECCA KEY, b. Bef. 1749, St. Mary’s Co., MD; d. Aft. 1764; m. GEORGE WATTS, Aft. 1764, St. Mary’s Co., MD; b. Bef. 1724, St. Mary’s Co., MD; d. Aft. 1753.
Philip Key served as Sheriff in 1744; as a Justice, 1753-55, 1757-1761; and was commissioned as County Clerk prior to May 10,1740 (History of St. Mary’s County, Regina Combs FRANCIS3 KEY (PHILIP2 , RICHHammett). ARD1) was born 1728 in St. Mary’s Co., MD, and died Nov 1770 in CeGeneration No. 2 cil Co., MD. He married ANN ARRICHARD WARD3 KEY (PHIL- NOLD ROSS 12 Dec 1752 in Annapo-
lis, Anne Arundel Co., MD, daughter of JOHN ROSS and ALICIA ARNOLD. She was born 09 Oct 1727 in Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD, and died 05 Jan 1811 in Anne Arundel Co., MD. He was the grandfather of Francis Scott Key. Children of FRANCIS KEY and ANN ROSS are: i. JOHN ROSS4 KEY, b. 19 Sep 1754, Cecil Co., MD; d. 13 Oct 1821, Frederick Co., MD; m. ANN PHEBE PENN DAGWORTHY CHARLTON, 19 Oct 1775, Frederick, Frederick Co., MD; b. 06 Feb 1756, Frederick Co., MD; d. 08 Jul 1830, Frederick Co., MD. ii.bPHILIP BARTON KEY, b. 12 Apr 1757, Cecil Co., MD; d. 28 Jul 1815, Georgetown, Washington, D.C.; m. ANN PLATER, 04 Jul 1790, Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD; b. 23 Sep 1772, St. Mary’s Co., MD; d. 18 Dec 1834, Baltimore, MD. iii. ELIZABETH SCOTT KEY, b. 10 Aug 1759, Cecil Co., MD; d. Aft. 1766. To be continued.
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Unity at the Polls To the Editor: Tuesday turned out to be a very special election day at Dynard Elementary. I coved Dynard for 2014 & 2016 elections for the Democrats where there also was coverage for the Republicans. We snarled at each other and I did not like that. For 2016, I arrived very early to get the best location, and later Myra Hughes (last on the right for Steve Waugh in the attached picture) showed up with campaign literature but no table or chairs. We (wife Nancy Lord Zearfoss, Ph.D.) growled at each other at first. However, we began talking, took pity on her, and shared half our table with her. By the end of the day, we became great friends and now are best friends with her and socialize with her on a regular basis. We decided to share a table this year. I printed up and we attached to our table a “Democrat/Republican Unity Pavilion” sign. Denise Kopel also later showed up
representing Jack Bailey - She is in the middle of the picture wearing the Jack Bailey T-shirt. She asked if we would share out ground space with her for her canopy and table. This being a unity pavilion of course I said yes. So, we have our two canopies and tables side by side. Shew also taped the unity sign and republican signs to her table. Then the wind came up blowing around our canopies. We then taped our canopies legs together to better secure them, and that kept them in place. I said to Denise at the end of the day that even as rivals, had we not cooperated in taping our canopies together, neither one of us would have had a canopy. There is a moral there somewhere. Throughout the day, the following politicians stopped by and sat under our unity pavilion conversing with us - Jack Bailey, Matt Morgan, Robbie Loker, Ann Marie Abell, Rose Frederick, Faye Wheeler, Debbie Burch,
and others. No one complained about our unifying where perhaps we should not and be more politically partisan. We have become friends with Denise and are going to share ground space with each other in the fall. Her husband is a new 7th District Optimist Club member with me where as you know I am Chairman of the Blessing of the Fleet. We all thought what we did togeth-
er was great. I did point out it took a Democrat to unify and unite us. It was very nice that we could act with each other with the upmost of civility - not a common thing these days in politics. Perhaps we can set a precedent for others.
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