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Thursday, February 23, 2017
St. Marys
County Times
CONTENTS IN LOCAL
Local News 3 I THINK WE NEED TO DO EVERYTHING WE
CAN TO GET PEOPLE TO TREATMENT. WEVE
BEEN DOING SO MANY THINGS AND THIS
Crime 8
Sports 10
PROBLEM KEEPS GROWING.
-COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER DR. MEENA BREWSTER
Education 13
Feature 14
Obituaries 18
In Our Community 20
Community Calendar 22 On The Cover
Entertainment Calendar 24 Page 14
Library Calendar 24
Senior Calendar 25
Games 26
Contributing Writers 28 In Sports
Page 10
Classied Ads 30
Business Directory 31 In Education
Page 13
Cokie Roberts
Time to take a
accurately reflected the mood on campus student.
among some students after the election in The coloring book depicts scenes from
November. the college.
insurance
Bills making their way through the leg- supported a bill that would have allowed
islative process in Annapolis would allow licenses for art establishments operating in
for establishments showing pieces of art the corporate limits of Leonardtown, which
as well as beauty salons the ability to get is one of 22 state-designated arts and enter-
licenses to serve alcohol, but the Alcohol tainment districts in Maryland.
Beverage Board of St. Marys County op- Beauty salon licensing had been pro-
poses both proposed new laws. posed to the beverage board in years past
Female Monthly Rate Male Monthly Rate Both the St. Marys County Licensed and had been rejected based on concerns
Beverage Association and the Community that allowing such licensing would open
Age $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 Alcohol Coalition have also voiced their the door to other non-alcohol based indus-
25 $11 $15 $20 $12 $16 $24 opposition to the bill. tries and flooding St. Marys County with
Theodore Bellavoine, chair of the coun- alcohol availability.
35 $12 $18 $28 $13 $19 $32 tys alcohol beverage board, wrote in a This was a direct affront to the con-
40 $14 $23 $36 $17 $26 $45 missive to Del. Dereck Davis, chair of the struction of the Alcohol Beverage Article,
Economic Matters Committee expressing which is to foster and promote temper-
45 $17 $27 $46 $21 $36 $61
the boards opposition to HB 526 and HB ance, Bellavoine wrote.
50 $20 $36 $66 $28 $49 $89 538 over concerns of alcohol proliferation. The bills were proffered by St. Marys
Opening a license to the beauty salons County legislative delegation and received
55 $28 $51 $94 $39 $72 $137
alone has the potential to increase the num- a majority support vote from the Commis-
These rates are subject to underwriting by ERIE family life. Rates are subject to change. ber of alcoholic beverage licenses in St. sioners of St. Marys County at their Jan.
These rates are based on a 20 year non-smoker term at ultra select rates.
Mary County by 40 to 50 percent, Bel- 24 meeting.
lavoine wrote. The definition of what an Commissioner John OConnor was the
MATTINGLY INSURANCE Art Establishment is, is so broad, it is hard
to determine the percentage of increase.
lone opposition vote.
28290 Three Notch Road | Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Bellavoine noted in his letter dated Feb. guyleonard@countytimes.net
301.884.5904 | WWW.MATTINGLYAGENCY.COM 16 that the beverage board had previously
Thursday, February 23, 2017 The County Times Local News 5
A n n u a l F ebrua ry D in n er
Commission for People By
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The Commissioners of St. Marys Innovative ProgramCandidate should 26t h 1 1 :3 0
County, in cooperation with the Commis-
sion for People with Disabilities, will once
again present the annual Awards program.
exhibit innovative plan and its execution
for inclusion of persons with disabilities in
an area of community life.Vicki Brown
2017 a.m.
The program was instituted to celebrate Award (2 awards)Candidate must be a per-
contributions made by individuals and
businesses in our community and to raise
son with a disability that enjoys all aspects
of life, is a role model and inspiration for
FRIED OYSTERS SPICED SHRIMP STUFFED HAM
public awareness regarding persons with others and participates in advancement of FRIED CHICKEN VEGETABLES
disabilities. barrier free access for all.Student Award-
Award categories include: a person of any age enrolled as a student
Volunteer Candidate should demon- in any capacity Adult Award- a person 18
strate exceptional efforts on the behalf of
the disabled community through volun-
years old and over
More information about the awards pro-
LOCATED AT
teering time and energy.Notable Employ-
er Candidate should demonstrate excep-
gram can be found at http://www.co.saint-
marys.md.us/voluntr/DisabilityAward-
Mechanicsville Moose Lodge #495
tional effort in advancing employment and/ sProgram.asp 27636 Mechanicsville Road
or volunteer opportunities to persons with Applications will be accepted until June
disabilities.Care Partner Award Candi- 1, 2017 and should be submitted to Christina
Mechanicsville, Maryland 20659
date must be a direct care provider, either Bishop at (301) 475-4200 *1802 or via email
paid or volunteer that advocates for and to christina.bishop@stmarysmd.com.
empowers individuals with disabilities, al- Adults $27 Kids (6-12) $8 Kids 5 And Under Free
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Steve Atkocius T
Hearing Scheduled For Lexington
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sioners of St. Marys County will hold a participate in the public hearing.
Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 28, Copies of the proposed maps are avail-
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2017 beginning at 6:30 PM in the Chesa- able in the Department of Land Use and
peake Building located at 41770 Baldridge Growth
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Street in Leonardtown, Maryland to
consider:
Management, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive
Leonardtown, MD 20650 and at www.st-
C1) Correction of a mistake on page 2-20: marysmd.com.
Written comments may be submitted on
E 2015 Concept Land Uses in the Lex- or before March 7, 2017 to: Commissioners
ington Park Development District of St. Marys County, P.O. Box 653, Leon-
:2) Master Plan;
Correction of a mistake on Great
ardtown, MD 20650.
Any reasonable accommodation for per-
$ Mills Corridor Development Strat- sons with disabilities should be requested
egy in the Lexington Park Develop- by contacting the St. Marys County Pub-
23) Correction
ment District Master Plan; lic Information Ofcer at (301) 475-4200,
of a mistake on Figure *1342.
1 PC-2:2015 Concept Land Use in the Note that as a result of the evidence and
Lexington Park Development District comments made at the public hearing,
94) Master Plan; and amendments may be made to the pro-
Recommendation to the Commission- posed maps.
, ers of St. Marys County to adopt Fig-
ure I-2:
Commissioners of St. Marys County
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ton
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Park Development District Master Plan.
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8 Crime The County Times Thursday, February 23, 2017
Two St. Marys County men died last Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in A man who has been charged with vio- read. The de-
week in crashes in which both were operat- the collision. lently shaking a 3-year-old child left in his fendant admit-
ing motorcycles on Charles County roads, Three hours later, on Leonardtown Road care faces charges of assault and second- ted the victims
police reported. at Webbs Place in Hughesville, Guterry degree child abuse, while the victim in the actions made
Both men, Joseph Warren Bryant II, 27, was killed when his EX500 Kawasaki mo- case is believed to have suffered a brain in- him angry
of Mechanicsville and Nathan William torcycle crashed into a guardrail and sent jury and remains in critical condition. he picked up
Guterry, 25, of Lexington Park, died within him ying from the vehicle. Elijah Holmes, Jr., 22, of Lexington the victim from
hours of each other in unrelated crashes, Police say Guterry was traveling south- Park, remains incarcerated at the countys the ground
according to police reports. bound when he failed to properly negotiate adult detention center. and began to
Bryant was killed on Route 301at about a curve in the roadway before striking the Sheriffs detectives became involved shake him
4:19 p.m. at the intersection with Sadie guardrail. when they received a call for a possible aggressively. Holmes
Lane in La Plata when, according to police Guterry was also pronounced dead on child abuse case taken at the Charles Re- The victim appeared to become life-
and witness statements, he and the motor- the scene, state police reported. gional Medical Center in La Plata Feb. 10. less, according to charging documents and
cycle he was operating collided with a Ford Police said that witnesses saw that Detectives learned that the child was in it was then that Holmes called the childs
Sport Trac driven by Sandra Kay Gold- Guterry was in the company of other mo- Holmes care he was the boyfriend of mother for help.
smith, a La Plata resident. torcycles traveling at high rates of speed the childs mother and that the child had The child was eventually transported to
Preliminary state police reports stated and weaving in and out of trafc miles sustained life-threatening injuries while he the hospital, police said.
that Bryant was seen driving at an exces- north of where the collision occurred. was with Holmes.
sive speed when the collision occurred; While alcohol is not believed to be a The defendant admitted while watching guyleonard@countytimes.net
Goldsmith was turning left from north- cause of the crash, driver error and speed the victim he and his brother began playing
bound Route 301 onto Sadie Lane when are, police reported. too rough as a result of the childs actions
Bryants southbound motorcycle struck charging documents led against Holmes
her vehicle. guyleonard@countytimes.net
SLADE, L.L.C.
and detained suspect Daniel Ligolo Ongele 47 of Lexington Park) was indicted after
(Age 27 of Upper Marlboro, MD) who at- undercover purchases of cocaine were con-
tempted to obtain Promethazine/Codeine ducted by Vice/Narcotics detectives. He
syrup. He was found to be in possession was also charged with Conspiracy to Dis-
LOKER BUILDING of a USB thumb drive and a cellular phone, tribute Cocaine. He was originally held
both of which were seized pending a fo- without bond.
rensic analysis. He was charged with At-
tempting to obtain Promethazine/Codeine Javar Charles Nolan (Age 30 of Mechan-
by fraud and Identity Theft. Additional icsville, MD) was indicted on multiple ad-
charges are pending a review with States ditional felony charges based on a search
Attorney Richard D. Fritz. and seizure warrant executed on a Leonar-
dtown residence. As a result of the execu-
St. Marys County Sheriffs Ofce Vice/ tion of that warrant, a quantity of heroin
Narcotics detectives identied Gregory packaged for sale was recovered.
Trmyne Shingles aka 6-9 (Age 31 of
Mechanicsville, MD) as a distributor of co- Jefferson Canallero Cabral (Age 18 of
caine in the King Kennedy Estates neigh- California, MD) was indicted and arrested
borhood. Undercover purchases of cocaine for Possession of Marijuana with the In-
were conducted by detectives and suspect tent to Distribute.
Shingles was indicted. Detectives observed
suspect Shingles conducting a drug trans- Heather Jeanette Dickerson (Age 46 of
action on Independence Drive before being Mechanicsville, MD) was served an indict-
stopped by a uniformed patrol deputy. Sus- ment for Possession of Oxycodone with
pect Shingles discarded a plastic bag under the Intent to Distribute.
a parked vehicle and, when recovered, it
was found to contain 45 individual baggies Gina Marie Krouse-Boswell (Age 32 of
of crack cocaine. The cocaine was val- Prince Frederick, MD) was served an in-
ued at nearly $1,000. Also recovered were dictment for multiple counts of Attempt-
2 cellular phones, over $300 in cash and a ing to Obtain Oxycodone by Fraud.
2013 Hyundai Sonata. Additional charges
are pending a review with States Attorney Durez Lindell Creek (Age 28 of Lex-
Richard D. Fritz. ington Park) was served an indictment for
Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to
41650 COURT HOUSE DRIVE, SUITE 301 P.O. BOX 288 St. Marys County Sheriffs Ofce Vice/ Distribute.
Narcotics detectives identied James Wes-
LEONARDTOWN, MARYLAND 20650 ley Hughes (Age 28 of Lexington Park) as
PHONE: 301-475-5150 FAX: 301-475-6909 a distributor of oxycodone. Multiple un-
dercover purchases of oxycodone were
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Score: St. Marys 77, Southern Virginia 82
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St. Marys will now travel to Arling- seconds.
ton, Virginia to face fourth-seeded Mary- Inside the Box Score
mount (Va.) University (12-13, 9-9 CAC) on Four Seahawk players scored in double
Tuesday in rst-round action at 8:00 p.m. digits, highlighted by Moutons 22 points as
Marymount ended the regular-season with he nished shooting 8-of-11 from the oor
two straight wins to claim the No. 4 seed. and 6-of-8 from the charity stripe. He also
St. Marys and Marymount split the sea- added three steals and three rebounds. paTioS & FirepiTS reTaininG WallS paver WalkWayS
son series this year as each side won on its Ayoub nished with 14 points on 5-of-7
home court.
How It Happened
shooting, including a perfect 3-of-3 from
downtown, while chipping in three steals.
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12 The County Times Thursday, February 23, 2017
Janice Walthour
and Elfreda Mathis
Sisters, Educators and
Community Leaders
By Dick Myers
Staff Writer
Janice Walthour and Elfreda Mathis are riage, but he insisted I want you both to be
sisters, the only children of Fred and Jea- able to take care of yourself.
nette (Thompson) Talbert. But they are Their mothers influence was in her
linked by more than that. From segregated love of reading which she passed on to
schools in St. Marys County they each had her daughters. Mom was an avid reader,
amazingly parallel and successful careers Walthour said. Mathis said their mother left
in education and today remain passionate home at the age of 11 to go to Washington
about children. to attend boarding school. There she stayed
The Talbert girls were born a year apart at the home of Kelly Miller, a renowned
on their grandparents farm in Valley Lee. professor at Howard University. The pro-
Their father worked on the base and their fessor had a large book collection, but he
mother was a business woman, running her told the young girl not to read certain ones.
own beauty salon from homes in alley Lee Mathis said she did so anyway, hiding them
and then in Carver Heights, the segregated under the covers at night Elfreda Mathis (left) and Janice Walthour (right)
community for black workers on the base. I was always the teacher. I taught her,
Education was a big message in the Tal- Mathis said, pointing to her sister who was ville School. Mathis can rattle off the name as the Civil Rights Movement had intensi-
bert household. My father from the time always a year behind her in school. She was of each teacher she had in the segregated fied on campus. There was picketing the
I can remember said, You are going to required to go to first grade in consecutive Jarboesville School and then at George year before at a nearby movie theater, shop-
college, Walthour said. Mathis added that years so she said she became the teacher to Washington Carver School. She particular- ping center and residentialneighborhood.
their father said, You girls ae going to the younger kids in the class. ly remembers Miss Beulah Bennett. She The Talberts could attend college
grow up and become women. He said they The sisters initially went to St. Peter was no nonsense. She had order, Mathis through some scholarship money and
may get married and may have happy mar- Claver School but transferred to Jarboes- said. Walthour agreed about the teachers, through National Defense Loans, the pre-
who would become role models for the fu- decessor to the current Pell Grants.
4 Great Properties
ture educators. Both sisters belong to the Morgan Alum-
It was an era of so-called Separate but ni Association and remain loyal to their
Equal. While the teachers might have school It was a great school, Mathis said.
been equal their abilities the facilities, She had originally as a child wanted to go
books and supplies were another matter, to UCLA but that changed when she was
with the black schools getting the hand- taken by the parents of a friend to the un-
Lexington Park ~ Beautiful open oor plan Rambler in me-downs. It was something Mathis would veiling of the Frederick Douglass memorial
Southwoods. Corner lot, fenced backyard, replace, later experience as a principal. on the Morgan campus.
retractable awing,surround sound, recessed lighting, For kids growing up, life in Carver Mathis said the then-president of the
granite counters , hardwood and title oors. The stone Heights was wonderful according to college always said, A Morgan graduate
work is beautiful. 3 bedroom 2 full baths. 2 car garage,
yard sprinklers, this home will not last. Tray ceilings,
Walthour. The community was safe. Kids waits for no one. We are educating you to
custom blinds and so much more. $315,000 could roam around, even into the nearby make a difference.
woods. They played all sorts of games such As history would predict, Mathis gradu-
as pick up sticks and jumping jacks. It was ated from Morgan and went to George
Leonardtown ~ Newly built! Enjoy popular Breton Bay - like an idyllic small town life. We always Washington University to get her Mas-
walk to beach (BBCA $50/yr) or the golf course. Level felt protected, said Walthour. ters Degree and Walthour followed right
double lot 1.1 ac w/nice yard space. Quality construction The black USO as located in their neigh- behind her the next year. Mathis got her
w/plenty of upgrades incl wood ooring on entire main borhood (the white one was in the white- degree in Elementary Education and Wal-
level, ceramic BAs, granite/SS KIT, vaulted ceiling in only Flalttops development), so there were thour in Reading. Walthour went on to get
Great Rm, Ofce on main lvl doubles as BR w/attached additional recreational opportunities for herdoctorate.
BA. Huge composite deck & fully nished Basement. the kids there. With her degree in hand, Mathis secured
Home Warranty! $465,000 The girls went off to Morgan State Col- a job at Piney Point Elementary School in
lege, again a year apart. Mathis arrived just 1967, the first full year of integration in
Avenue ~ Unique property w/main house + cottage
used as gym/rec room w/1/2 Bath. Well maintained &
improved. Beautiful wood oors, FP w/wood stove, huge
laundry/utility, bright sunroom. New septic& HVAC, new
roof on cottage, newer roof on main house, crawl has
been conditioned, generator-ready. Deep front yard +
fully fenced lge back yard. Det. garage, home warranty.
Main house 1650sf, cottage 600sf. $284,500
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To Place an ad on this artist and faculty mem- ways that its 30 members
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in their new work.
page conatact
will be in town for her
opening in our gallery Pictured here is a wa-
and to host a workshop ter-media painting by
Jen Stotler
Papercuts from 3-6 pm artist Christina Allen,
on March 3rd. Partici- this is an original illustration used in her Momma
pants will design motifs inspired by Celtic knot work Tree childrens book.
301-247-7611
workshops.
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Artist 5 -8 PM
Reception New View
The Arts Center is located at 22660 Washington St, 2nd Fl. Fiber Works
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Wool, Alpaca, Angora, Mohair, Silk & Cotton
Fesnwick Street
U ed Books & Musi c
Dawn Brotherton
will be signing books
Friday, March 3
from 5-7 PM
THE GOOD EARTH 301-475-2859
lication Softball Scoresheet, which
is an 11x15 inch scorebook that holds
NATURAL FOODS pages for 30 games and explains the www.fenwickbooks.com
41675 Park Ave. basic guidelines and rules of softball to 41655A Fenwick Street
301-475-1630 help make you a better score keeper. Downtown Leonardtown, MD
To support the Youth
Art Jam in Leonardtown CRAZY FOR EWE
theme, Anna created this 22715 Washington Street, 301-475-2744
artsy, fun, & extra yummy
Carrot Cake smoothie. Be sure to stop by and see us on
March First Friday at Crazy for Ewe is Southern Marylands ONLY
going to be a fabulous triple play -- a
First Friday, March 3rd from 5-8 pm!. new shawl project, a fashion jewelry
trunk show, and music by the Southern
Arts & Entertainment District
FENWICK STREET USED BOOKS & MUSIC Maryland Youth Orchestra and Choir
41655A Fenwick Street, 301-475-2859 (SMYOC). Join us to get started on
Dawn Brotherton is a recently-retired Air Force colonel, Nobadeer, a lovely cresecent shaped
wife, mother-of-two teenage daughters, a Girl Scout shawlette in Findley DK, a luxurious
leader, and a talented author as well! blend of merino and silk. While youre
This is your opportunity to come meet Dawn in per- here, try on some of the pieces from
son as she will be signing books from her Lady Tigers Chloe and Isabel, a chic line of jewelry
Youth Fiction Series, as well as copies from the Jackie and accessories. The talented members
Austin Mystery Series, during our First Friday event. of SMYOC will be performing while you
Other books will be offered including the special pub- knit and shop. See you there!
In Remembrance
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 weeks edition.
Fred Gibbs Johnson, Jr. lie Brown as well as many other styles of
music with ease.
Loretta Marie Aunt many cars. She was an avid bowler and
enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach.
Fred Gibbs Johnson, He attended school in St. Marys County Ree Combs Rule Her family and pets were her greatest love,
Jr. 48, of Hanover, PA, and graduated in 1986 from Leonardtown and she enjoyed spending time with them,
entered Gods eternal High School. Loretta Marie Aunt especially her grandchildren.
care, Sunday, February His family members and friends from all Ree Combs Rule, 92 of Judith is survived by her children, Mi-
12, 2017 at his home. over were deeply saddened to hear of his Leonardtown, MD for- chelle Levin (Michael) of Hollywood,
Born May 1, 1968 in abrupt passing. In addition to his father, merly of Silver Spring, MD and Deborah Diedrich (Mark) of Hol-
San Bernardino, CA, he mother, and step mother, Fred is survived MD passed away Febru- lywood, MD; her siblings: Diane Longo
was the son of Fred G. by one sister, Linda Baker (Don), many ary 8, 2017 in Hospice (Joe) of LaPlata, MD and Clayton Ellis
Johnson, Sr. and Se Hwa cousins, aunts, and uncles. He was preced- House of St. Marys, Cal- (Lynn) of Baden, MD; her grandchildren:
Abramowitz and the step ed in death by one sister, Sandy Johnson. laway, MD. Born Febru- Bridgette Diedrich, Hunter Levin and
son of Sandra (Wible) Johnson. He will be truly missed by his longtime ary 27, 1924 in Valley Ritchie Gibson; four great grandchildren;
Fred was a veteran of the United States friend and rock of 15 years, Kathy Wyatt. Lee, MD. She was the and her extended family and friends, espe-
Navy. While in the Navy, Fred was pre- Fred was very much like his father, very daughter of the late Margaret Lucille Red- cially Robert Wesley Greenway. In addition
sented many citations. In 1991 he received giving and very smart he will be sorely man Combs and Franklin Combs, Sr. to her parents, she is also preceded in death
a letter of commendation. Petty Ofcer missed. She was married to the late Dana Hans- by Anthony Michael Rubcich, Brian Ellis
Johnson established himself at the top The family would like to thank everyone ford Rule who passed away on September and Eddie Ellis.
crypto-linguistic level in the Spanish lan- from all over the United States and abroad 6, 1982. Family will receive friends for Judiths
guage for a Security Group Activity with for their kind words, memories and condo- Aunt Ree is survived by her nieces Life Celebration on Tuesday, February 21,
the Navy. lences. Funeral services will be private and and nephews, Margaret M. Kesselring, E. 2017 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., with a Memo-
For the last ve years Fred worked in at the convenience of the family. Shelby Bokman, Nancy Courage, Michael rial Service celebrated by Reverend Joe
the Hanover Hospital Emergency room as The Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Combs, John, Combs, and Brenda Guy, Orlando at 2:00 p.m., at Brinseld Funeral
a service advocate. The friends he made Frederick Street, Hanover, PA has been en- Great nieces and nephews, Mark Kessel- Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leon-
there were a grand work family. Because of trusted by the family with the funeral ar- ring, Michael Kesselring, Wanda Florence, ardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be
his linguistic skills, the doctors had to call rangements. Memories and condolences Christopher Courage, William Courage, private.
on him at times for help with patients. Fred may be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com. Kelly Courage Clark, Donna Marie Combs, Memorial contributions may be made to
was uent in ve languages. William David Combs, Michael Combs, MedStar Washington Hospital Center Can-
Freds laugh set him apart when you met Cheryl Combs, Janet Combs, Steven Todd cer Institute, 110 Irving Street, NW, Wash-
him. One of his favorite places to go in Combs, James Combs, David Combs, Jo- ington, DC 20010.
Hanover was a quaint coffee shop called seph Combs, Brian Combs, Vanessa, Jen- Arrangements by the Brinseld Funeral
Merlins, where he found many friend- nifer, Richard Combs, Michael Cullison, Home, P.A.
ships. He was an excellent pianist, playing Christine Cullison and Joseph Cullison. Condolences to the family may be made
Chopin, music from movies like Titanic, In addition to her parents and husband, at www.brinseldfuneral.com.
Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? and Char- she was preceded in death by her broth-
ers and sisters, W. Clayton Combs, Louis
M. Combs, Franklin E. Combs, T. Lester Waltraud Marguerite
Combs, J. Earl Combs, Joseph F. Combs,
John R. Combs, P. Jenifer Combs, Michael
Nelson
H. Combs, Margaret Combs Cullison, Lucy Waltraud Margue-
Loretta Combs and Rose Celeste Combs. rite Nelson, 80, of Great
Aunt Ree graduated from Holy Name Mills, MD passed away
Academy in Albany, NY, she worked for February 15, 2017 at
Klines Department Store in sales. She en- MedStar Georgetown
joyed cooking, miscellaneous crafts, nee- University Hospital in
dle point and cross stitching. Washington, DC with
The family will receive friends on Mon- her husband at her side.
day, February 13, 2017 from 9:00am TO She was born on Sep-
10:00am IN THE Mattingley-Gardiner Fu- tember 19, 1936 in Ger-
neral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of many to the late Michael and Genoveva
Christian burial will be celebrated on Mon- Henges Orth.
day, February 13, 2017 at 10:30AM in St. In 1957 she married her beloved hus-
George Catholic Church, Valley Lee with band, Charles Henry Nelson in Germany.
Father John Nguyen ofciating. Interment Together they celebrated over 59 wonder-
will follow in the church cemetery. ful years of marriage. She was an excellent
Pallbearers will be: David Combs, Joseph cook and prepared many delicious meals.
Combs, James Combs, Richard Combs, She enjoyed playing BINGO, croqueting
Brian Combs and Joseph Combs, Jr. and knitting.
In lieu of owers Memorial contribu- In addition to her beloved husband,
tions may be made to Hospice House of St. Charles, Waltraud is also survived by her
Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD children, Josef, Maire Luise; her siblings:
20650. Willi Henges, Inge Lausberg, Lore Enx-
mann, Heiz Henges and Rantae Baun
Judith Rosemary Henges; and her step-children: Charles Ray
Nelson and Rosemary Jallah, Shirley Yates,
Rubcich Louise Cheese, Michael Nelson, Eric Nel-
son, Louis Price and Lee Price. Also sur-
Judith Rosemary Rub- vived by a host of grandchildren and great
cich, 74, of Hollywood, grandchildren. . She is preceded in death
MD passed away on Feb- by her parents and step-son, Joseph Nelson.
ruary 15, 2017 at Med- Family will receive friends on Wednes-
Star St. Marys Hospital day, February 22, 2017 from 9:00 to 10:00
surrounded by her loving a.m., with a Memorial Service at 10:00
family. a.m., at Brinseld Funeral Home, 22955
She was born on Oc- Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD
tober 17, 1942 in Wash- 20650. Interment will be private.
ington, D.C. to the late Condolences to the family may be made
Charles W. Ellis and Edith I. Fennell. at www.brinseldfuneral.com.
Judith was an excellent and personable Arrangements by the Brinseld Funeral
car saleswoman. She was tenacious and Home, P.A.
had a special talent enabling her to sell
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8:00 PM Midnight
7:00 -9:00 PM
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9:00 PM-1:00 AM Steve Nelson
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Saturday, February 25 6:00 -10:00 PM
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Library Calendar
Conflict Resolution for Straight Talk Sex Ed for
Kicking off 2017 with a new beat and in Teens Teens
Lexington Park Library will hold Con- Lexington Park Library will hold
shape! Come out and enjoy a flict Resolution for Teens on Tuesday, Feb-
ruary 28 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Conflict
Straight Talk Sex Ed for Teens (ages 12
17) with sex educator Bianca Palmisano
completely FREE and fun, high energy Resolution for Teens: exploring different
conflict styles, understanding and manag-
on Saturday, March 4 from 12:30 p.m. to
2:30 p.m. Everyone has questions about
ing anger, listening and speaking skills, sexual health, whether its birth control,
fitness class that will be sure to leave and how to create win-win situations.
Recommended for youth in 6th through
lubricant, STI testing, LGBTQ relation-
ships, or something else completely. This
you feeling powerful and strong. We will 12th grade. Refreshments provided. Please
register on www.stmalib.org.
will be an informal workshop where you
can ask ANY sexual health question you
want and get an honest answer. Free safer
get 24FIT and learn about Nutrition and Crochet Clique sex kits, information about local clinics,
and other resources will be available.
Leonardtown Library will hold Crochet
why it's paired perfectly with fitness. Clique on Tuesday, February 28 from 5:30
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Crochet with others and Secret Pizza Party!
learn from community crocheters. Bring Charlotte Hall Library will hold a Se-
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St. Marys Department of Aging
Programs and Activities
LIFE registration begins Educational Video at Lofer
Monday, February 27 at 8 a.m. The video Accidental Inventions will
Dont miss the boat! If you have yet to be shown at the Lofer Senior Activity
do so, pick up your booklet for the Spring Center on Wednesday, March 8, at 10 a.m.
Semester of the LIFE program at any of the This 84-minute video tells the stories be-
countys senior activity centers. Many edu- hind ten extraordinary inventions which
cational and enriching tours are planned came about as the result of accidents, in-
for your enjoyment. Registration opens on cluding Teon, Velcro, stainless steel, and
Monday, February 27, at 8 a.m. Tours of- dynamite. Register for this video by calling
ten ll quickly, so be sure to register early. 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the re-
Sign-up to join us on an enriching tour and ception desk to sign up. Seating is limited.
remember, learning is forever! Free.
Kiddie ner
43. Razor clams are two outside the mainstream
1. Thick flat pad 44. Fleshes of animals 6. Small coin (French) 45. Sound caused by
4. Green regions of desert 46. Nipple 7. Letter of the Greek reflection
9. Fill with dismay 49. Indicates position alphabet 47. Greatly horrify
14. Boxing legend 50. Electrocardiogram 8. A gesture involving 48. Prey
Cor
15. Soup 51. Can be disconnected the shoulders 52. Forays
16. Your siblings daughter 55. Tall military cap 9. Grey geese 53. River in eastern
17. A long thin 58. Cape Verde capital 10. Meal in the park France
implement 59. Not written in any key 11. Human beings 54. Bleated
18. Late ESPN anchor 60. Creative 12. What thespians do 56. Soft food cooked
20. Motives 64. Suffix 13. Allow from buckwheat
22. Astronumerology term 65. Stacked 19. Third-party access 57. Pre-Mayan
23. Semitic Sun god 66. One who consumes 21. Casino Royale civilization
24. Small cigar 67. Not he villain Mikkelsen 59. Assert to be the case
28. Promotions 68. Whiskey and milk 24. Painful foot problems 60. Inches per minute
29. Not off are two 25. The very first (abbr.)
30. Line or plaster the 69. Entryways 26. Lawful 61. Rosemarys Baby
roof 70. __ and cheese 27. Ceramic jars actress Farrow
31. African Indian people 31. Hind ends 62. Chinese philosophical
of Alberta, Canada 32. Virginia Woolf principle
33. Rituals CLUES DOWN author 63. Simpson trial judge
37. Chlorine 1. Marketplaces
34. Try
38. Red deer 2. Hawaiian greeting
35. For instance
39. Offers a good view 3. Mark left by the sea
36. Academic terms
41. Post-indictment 4. Strongly affected by
40. Article
arrangement something
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CHURCH SERVICES
DIRECTORY
CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Cecilia Church
BAPTIST CHURCH ANGLICAN CATHOLIC
Victory Baptist Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429 29855 Eldorado Farm rd St. Annes Church
CharlottE hall, md 20659 Meeting at Dent Memorial Chapel
St. Marys City, MD 20686 301-862-4600
301-884-8503 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall
Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Saturday Sundays - 10:00 am - Holy Eucharist
Traditional Anglican Worship
Sunday: 8:00 am Order Of gOOd news services
First Millennium Faith for a
Weekday (M-F): 7:30 am sun schOOl, all ages...............10:00 Third Millennium World
Confessions: 3-4 pm Saturday sun mOrning wOrship.............11:00 (301)934-6873
www.stceciliaparish.com sun evening wOrship.................7:00
wed evening prayer mtg.........7:00
St. GeorGe roman CatholiC ChurCh METHODIST CHURCH
ProClaiming thE ChangElEss
St. George Church:
word in a Changing world. Hollywood United Methodist Church
Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
24422 Mervell Dean Rd Hollywood, MD 20636
St. Francis Xavier Chapel:
Saturday, 7:00 p.m. (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
Jesus saves 301-373-2500
Weekday Mass Schedule: Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 1st Sat: 9:00 a.m. victOrybaptistchurchmd.Org Katie Paul, Pastor
Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Confessions: Saturdays: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment
Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m.
HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH All of our services are traditional.
19199 St. George Church Road Valley Lee, MD 20692 A member of the Southern Baptist Convention Child care is provided.
301-994-0607 www.saintgeorgeromancatholicchurch.org
8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637 Sunday Evening Youth Group
240-254-2765 or 301-274-3627 Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available
EPISCOPAL CHURCH Senior Pastor Dr. J. Derek Yelton
Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Christ Episcopal Church Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 am
Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am
King & Queen Parish founded 1692 Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study 6:00 pm
25390 Maddox Road | Chaptico, MD 20621
Wednesday Discipleship Classes 7:00 pm
www.cckqp.net (Adults, youth & Children)
301-884-3451
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Church Schedule PO Box 1260 Bible Study 7 p.m.
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