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CONTENTS
Local News 3
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LOCAL
“THIS IS A BIG WIN FOR GUN OWNERS,
PROPERTY RIGHTS AND THE CONSTITUTION.”
—DEL. DEB REY ON THE DEFEAT OF HB 991, ALSO KNOWN AS THE MAGAZINE BAN.

Legals8
Cops & Courts 11
In Our Community 13
Feature19
Obituaries 20 In Local
Community Calendar 22 Page 4
Senior Calendar 24
Library Calendar 24
Education25
Sports 26 In Community
Games  27 Page 17
Contributing Writers 28
Letters to the Editor 29
Business Directory 30

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PUBLIC aUCtIon
PUBLIC aUCtIon
Commissioners Approve
FINE ORIENTAL RUGS
FINE ORIENTAL
Including RUGS
ANTIQUE &
Including

Impact Fee Increase ANTIQUE

SUN.,SEMI-ANTIQUE
March 4 •PERSIAN
&
SEMI-ANTIQUE PERSIAN
2 PM atPreview
Preview
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By Guy Leonard except for a small one they committed

SUN., March
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461 Woodford Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22404
Staff Writer to last year. Due to over 461importation
Woodford155 Holiday Dr., Solomons, MD 20688
and the Street,
continuing Fredericksburg,
slow economic conditions VA 22404in order to meet
“We have to be planning for the fu- DueSATURDAY,
a large financial
to over MARCH
obligation,
importation 10 • 1:00
being PM
we continuing
and the are slow•economic
forced INSPECTION
to liquidate a large
conditionsAT 12:30
order toPM
selection
in ofmeet
fine
Impact fees to build new dwellings in ture,” said Commissioner Todd Morgan. imported handmade oriental rugs at auction.
a large financial obligation, we are being forced to liquidate a large selection of fine
St. Mary’s will rise substantially over “The state is putting more burdens on Due tohandmade
BEAUTIFUL
imported over importation
PERSIAN RUGS:and
oriental Inc.the
rugs very
at fine 7x10slow
continuing
auction. Bakatiari,
economic antique Hamedans
conditions in order (3x5 to
the next few years now that the Com- the county [to build schools].” 5x9),to6x4
meet
BEAUTIFUL Kazak, other
aPERSIAN
large tribal obligation,
financial
RUGS: rugs, 6x9 Tabriz,
Inc. very we are
fine semi-antique
7x10being forced to
Bakatiari, Kashan,
liquidate
antique scatter
a large
Hamedans rugs,
(3x5plus
to
missioners of St. Mary’s County have Commissioner Tom Jarboe praised many more.
5x9),selection
6x4 Kazak, of fine
other imported handmade
tribal rugs, rugssemi-antique
6x9 Tabriz, at auction. Kashan, scatter rugs, plus
approved a new method of calculating the “level headed approach” of the task ROOMSIZE
many more. RUGS: Very fine 10x13 Kashan, very fine wool with silk 6x9 nain, beautiful
HerizBEAUTIFUL
9x12, red PERSIAN
& blue RUGS:
Herati 9x12, Inc. very fine
others inc. 7x10
Tabriz, Bakatiari,
blue antique Hamedans
Kashan,
them based on size of the dwelling. force that undertook the writing of a ROOMSIZE RUGS:
(3x5 to 5x9), 6x4Very fineother
10x13 Kashan, very fine wool with silkRoyal
6x9 Bokara,
nain, etc.
beautiful
The impact fees will rise from about RUNNERS: from 6’ Kazak,
to 18’ inc. tribal
Kashan, rugs, 6x9
Tabriz, Tabriz,
etc. semi-antique Kashan,
new calculation for impact fees. Herizscatter
9x12, rugs,
red &plusbluemany
Heratimore.
9x12, others inc. Tabriz, blue Kashan, Royal Bokara, etc.
$6,000 to $10,000 over the next five SILK RUGS: Featuring very fine 6x4 Tabriz, very fine 4x6 Isfahan, etc.
Impact fees also insure that the coun- RUNNERS: from 6’ to 18’ inc. Kashan, Tabriz, etc.
years; the current impact fees for dwell- ty can pay for adequate public facilities ROOMSIZE
SCATTER
SILK
RUGS: RUGS: Very
RUGS: Featuring
Sizes
veryfine
from 2x3
fine10x13
to 5x8 inc. Kashan,
many very
6x4 Tabriz, fine
odd sizes.
very fine 4x6wool
Many with silk
etc.6x9 nain,
tribal
Isfahan,
rugs inc. Kazaks.
Plusbeautiful
much more. Heriz 9x12, red2x3
& blue
ing units up to 2,400 square feet and such as fire, rescue and police to keep up SCATTER RUGS: Sizes from to 5x8Herati 9x12,odd
inc. many others
sizes. inc.Many
Tabriz, bluerugs
tribal Kashan,
inc. Kazaks.
above is $5,500. with population growth.
NOTE:
Plus Royal
much Bokara,
more. etc.
Remember these rugs will sell regardless of price. Many rugs sell at a small
fraction of rug gallery prices. As a matter-of-fact many roomsizes will sell for less than
All but one, Commissioner Mike Dwellings up to 1,199 square feet will NOTE:RUNNERS:
the priceRemember From
of wall-to-wall 6’ tocarpet.
these 18’ inc.
rugs willSoKashan,
sell
take Tabriz, very
regardless
advantage fine
this4x6
ofofprice. Isfahan,
Many rugsetc.
opportunity, sell at a small
it makes good
Hewitt, voted for the measure. eventually rise to $8,356 by fiscal 2023. fraction
sense toofcheck
rug gallery
us out.prices. As SILK RUGS: Sizes from 2x3 to 5x8 inc. many oddless
a matter-of-fact many roomsizes will sell for than
sizes.
He was concerned that impact fees Homes up to 2,399 square feet will the price of wall-to-wall carpet. So take
Many tribaladvantage
rugs of thisPlus
inc.premium.
Kazaks. opportunity,
muchPayment it makes good
more.
Terms: Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, 10% buyer’s NO delivery. and removal.
collected from new developments of incur a fee of $9,401 by 2023 and those sense to check us out.
NOTE: Remember these rugs will sell regardless of
Certified Virginia Licensed Auctioneer 674 • H. Kabir Baik 301-762-6981
homes in areas where a new school was $2,400 square feet and above will pay Terms: Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, 10% buyer’s premium. NO delivery. Payment and removal.
price.Auctioneer
Many rugs 674 sell
• atH. aKabir
small
Baikfraction of rug gallery
planned, to be paid for in part by the $10,446. Certified Virginia Licensed 301-762-6981
prices. As a matter-of-fact many roomsizes will sell
increased fees, could be challenged if The fees will be phased in starting for less than the price of wall-to-wall carpet. So take
for some reason the school construction this summer and will range from $6,071 advantage of this opportunity, it makes good sense to
was delayed or abandoned. to $6,489 for all ranges of size of dwell- check us out.
The other commissioners agreed with ing units.
the need to raise impact fees, which had TERMS: Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard,
not seen an increase in almost 17 years Discover, 10% buyer’s premium.
guyleonard@countytimes.net NO delivery. Payment and removal.
Auction conducted by principal importer.
301-762-6981

Winegardner Plan
Moves To Hollywood
By Guy Leonard The commercial center was scuttled
Staff Writer last year after the Director of Land Use

A local development partnership is

moving forward with a proposed auto-
motive dealership on a portion of land in
Hollywood where a planned commercial
center promised to raise traffic levels,
and community backlash, but ultimately
floundered in the planning stages.
Winegardner Motor Co. is proposing a
move to the eight-acre site just north of
the intersection with Sotterley Road and
Route 235.
The owner of the property is Dean
Limited Partnership, LLP, who presented
a plan for the Hollywood Commercial
Center on the other 14 acres of the prop-
erty, once used as farmland.
The agent for the project is Kimley-
Horn and Associates, Inc., the same rep-
resentatives for the dormant commercial
center.
The hearing for the auto dealership
concept site plan is set for March 26 be-
fore the county’s planning commission.
The auto dealership footprint is nearly
30,000 square feet.
According to county government, the
traffic impact study for the auto dealer-
ship estimates an additional 969 vehicle
trips generated each day by the project.
and Growth Management, Bill Hunt,
informed the developer parties that the
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Both the auto dealership and the com-
mercial center abutted each other on the
22-acre parcel but the traffic impact study
submitted for the commercial center only
took that project into account.
That traffic estimate stated the com-
mercial center would bring an additional
13,000 car trips a day to the already pre-
carious intersection at Sotterley Road
and Route 235.
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Holy Angels Church

Spring Commissioners Award

Seafood Library/Senior Center
Dinner Contract
SUNDAY
MARCH 11, 2018
11:30 AM — 4 PM

FRIED OYSTERS, STEAMED

SPICED SHRIMP, CRAB BALLS,
FRIED CHICKEN, PARSLEY
THERE WILL BE DELICIOUS
POTATOES, GREEN BEANS, COLE
HOMEMADE DESSERTS
SLAW, PICKLED BEETS, & ALL
& A CRAFT TABLE!
THE TRIMMINGS! SERVED BUFFET
THE RAFFLE PRIZE THIS
YEAR IS FOR A TOTAL OF STYLE — ALL YOU CAN EAT! By Guy Leonard was a tumultuous one.
Staff Writer The project had to be reduced in scope
$1,500 IN CASH!
by about 2,000 square feet, mostly on the
A construction company from Upper library side, to meet budget and Tuck-
Marlboro has successfully won its bid to man-Barbee protested early on in the
ADULTS - $28.00 build the new Leonardtown Library and
HOLY ANGELS CHURCH bidding that Scheibel Construction, one
21340 COLTON POINT ROAD
CHILDREN (12 TO 6) - $8.00 Senior Center Complex, to be situated off of the most commonly seen builders in
AVENUE, MD 20609 AND CHILDREN (5 & UNDER) - FREE of Hollywood Road. Southern Maryland, turned in two bids
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 301-769-3332 Tuckman-Barbee Construction’s bid that did not match.
CARRYOUTS - $26.00 was to build the facility for $16.9 million. The entire project has a footprint of
The contract includes construction of about 38,000 square feet.
a kitchen facility as well as a pickle ball County Attorney David Weiskopf ex-
Sell it - Buy it court for the senior center portion.
The project has been long-awaited by
plained that Scheibel had entered a bid
for the entire project and then another bid
both library supporters and employees as that would have included two alternate
atBuy it at
Sell It, well as seniors; representatives from both
groups were at the Commissioners of St.
amenities for the project.
The two different bids did not match,
Mary’s County meeting Tuesday when he said.
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they voted unanimously to award the bid.
Both groups gave the commissioners a
standing ovation with applause.
“Scheibel was the apparent low bid-
der,” Weiskopf said. “But there was a
discrepancy.”
When Commissioner Todd Morgan jo- This triggered a protest from Tuck-
EXCITINGUpcoming
FUN ● FAST ● EFFICIENT
Auctions ●
& Events vially asked Dale Taylor, one of the lead- man-Barbee, he said.
EXCITING ers of the seniors group pressing for the “After careful review we agreed with
new facility whether the commissioners Tuckman-Barbee,” said Weiskopf, add-
should vote for it, she yelled out: “Let’s ing that Scheibel had put in a counter
go for it!” protest, which the county dismissed.
“We’re going to do this thing,” said “Scheibel’s counter protest said the
Commissioner Mike Hewitt to more county inappropriately determined that
applause. Scheibel’s sent in a non-responsive bid,”
Commissioner John O’Connor said: Weiskopf said.
“This is what being an elected official is
all about,” in awarding the bid. guyleonard@countytimes.net
But the process leading up to the award

Geary Drops Out of District 29 Race

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Dr. Daniel Geary has withdrawn
A Southern Maryland professional auction company providing services to his candidacy for the District 29 Sen-
individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations for a variety of purposes. ate seat, currently held by Sen. Steve
OPTIONS - SOLUTIONS - RESULTS Waugh of Lusby.
According to a statement from Jack
www.FarrellAuctionService.com Bailey, a Mechanicsville resident who
is also running for the senate seat,
301.904.3402 Geary has decided to endorse his bid.
“After talking with Jack, I came to
the conclusion that we both wanted
the same things,” Geary said in the
statement. “St. Mary’s and Calvert
counties need a senator who will work
with Governor [Larry] Hogan.
“Jack Bailey is that candidate and
that’s why he has my vote and my
support.”
guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Celebrating Our 2nd Year!

Leonardtown
Grand Opening
of Our DIY Trailer

Commissioner Race
“Camp Salvage”
MARCH 9TH,10TH, & 11TH

Filling Up
FRIDAY 3 - 7
SATURDAY 9 - 5
SUNDAY 10 - 3
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
2990 PARKERS CREEK ROAD By Guy Leonard The County Times. “I think I could
PORT REPUBLIC, MD. 20676 “Big Gay’s Barbeque” Staff Writer bring a different perspective as
someone who hasn’t grown up here.”
443-532-5981 OPEN 2ND WEEKEND OF EVERY MONTH Three town residents have filed Ponti is a native of Harrisburg, PA.
so far for the three seats up for con- Ponti said he wanted to help
tention in this year’s Leonardtown continue the town’s mission of
HELP KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE. Town Council elections.
T y l e r
revitalization.
“I want to continue to help the
LOCK UP YOUR MEDICATIONS.  Alt, a civil
servant
town grow smartly, to keep that
small town charm,” said Ponti.
working Helping businesses to find ways to
at Patux- plant roots and become successful in
ent River Leonardtown was also one of his key
Naval Air goals; also the town needed effective
Station, is promotion to bring in tourists and let
the latest to residents know about all the activi-
file. ties available to them.
He has “Leonardtown is on the cusp of go-
lived in ing to that next level,” Ponti said.
town since Nick Colvin, a lifelong resident
2012 and of Leonar-
Tyler Alt
currently dtown, has
serves as an alternate on the town’s also filed for
Visit www.smchd.org for more information. planning commission. election.
St. Mary's County Health Department Prevention Office | BHA | SAMHSA He said he wants Leonardtown to C o l -
focus more on providing activities vin, whose
LIST for young families such as his. brother Eric

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“I like the direction Leonardtown is seeking
has been going,” Alt said. “I want to the District
,900 support that.”
He said he wants to see positive
1
Commis-
County

business growth in town but to take sioner seat,

47729 Devin Circle, Lexington Park, MD 20653 care that the growth in town is re- said he too
f lected in the activities available to wants Leon-
all residents.
NO MONEY OWN FOR “I think there could be more events
Nick Colvin a r d t o w n’s
revitaliza-
DOWN AREA! LESS THAN that target the community at large… tion effort to continue.
for a younger demographic,” said “I love Leonardtown,” Colvin said.
$1100 Alt. “I was born and raised here.
Alt also wants to help advance the “I want to serve the people of
widening of Route 5 through town as Leonardtown.”
well, again to keep up with the rapid He noted that the development at
population growth in town. the wharf has been a real positive
Andrew for the town, but would like to see
Ponti has it expand to have more shops and
lived in town restaurants.
for about “I’d like to see more down there,”
3 BDRMS -## SPECTACULAR HOME FEELS LIKE BRAND NEW**! ## NEW t wo -and-a- Colvin said. “I want to make sure
KITCHEN,NEW STAINLESS APPLIANCES,NEW PAINT,NEW CARPET,NEW half years that I’m a voice for everyone.”
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would be a priority of his to engage
opinions on redevelopment and the
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$1100 MONTH !! **THIS HOME IS ELIGIBLE FOR NO $$ DOWN !!** residents.
S the tourism Colvin said he would like to find
Steve Atkocius I HAVE SOLD
MANY HOMES IN T Andrew Ponti industry to
help raise the
opportunities to expand the already
robust activity schedule of the town.
Broker/Realtor YOUR AREA I Ponti is currently the deputy direc-
town’s profile. Colvin works as a park ranger at
RECENTLY AND IN Point Lookout State Park.
Purple Post Real Estate THE LAST 20 N tor of public information for county
www.SteveSellsMd.com Years! government; before that he worked
G in the county’s tourism department. guyleonard@countytimes.net
301-399-3089
P working
“I’ve always loved the town and
with the town,” Ponti told
R
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Thursday, March 8, 2018
Gun Magazine Ban Bill
Pulled in Annapolis
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A bill that would have made the mere
possession of an ammunition magazine
capable of holding more than 10 rounds a
crime was pulled from a hearing with the
Judiciary Committee in the House of Del-
egates Tuesday.
The bill, HB 991, created great concern
in the local gun-owning community, since
high capacity magazines are widely owned
and used here legally.
Gun advocates said the passage of the
bill would have turned law-abiding citi-
zens into criminals virtually overnight.
The Firearm Safety Act of 2013 banned
the sale of many types of so-called assault
rifles or military-style semi-automatic fire-
arms but had a grandfather clause for those
guns already privately owned.
It also restricted the sale or transfer of
magazines of more than 10 rounds but it
did not ban the outright possession of them.
Tuesday drew crowds of pro-gun ad-
vocates to Annapolis as a long list of
gun-related bills were scheduled to have a
hearing.
The bill was introduced by the Balti-
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more City Delegation at the behest of the
Baltimore City Administration.
The punishments outlined in the bill
were three years incarceration and a pos-
sible $5,000 fine.
FRIDAY • MARCH 16TH
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Still No Suspects in Locust Inn Arson

Photo Credit Chris McNelis
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Last week the remains of the Locust Inn, gutted
by an arson fire last year, were torn down, leaving an
empty lot and no arrests to match the crime.
ness Association, said the gutted and aging structure
had become a real concern for surrounding businesses.
“Many businesses had been complaining it was an
eye sore,” Barrett said. “Many businesses were happy
to see it go in the condition it was in.”
The arson fire cut through the building in late April
of last year; three firefighters were injured in trying to
knockdown the blaze.
Prior to the arson there had been a movement to
keep the building’s historic designation in place as one
of the few remaining inns built in Calvert County for
tourists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
However, county elected leaders were mostly in fa-
vor of removing the historic designation and leaving its
fate to its new owners, PAR Limited Partnership.
Jeannie Cousineaux-Stone, the property owner, said
she had authorized the demolition last week but has
not been able to get a permit to redevelop the property.
“We’re at a standstill right now,” Cousineaux-Stone
said. “They [fire marshals] haven’t contacted me since
the night of the fire.”
Cousineaux-Stone did say she had a concept plan to
turn the property into a miniature of Broomes Island
Point for weddings and other events.
Barrett said the demolition happened quickly and
Dep. Chief Fire Marshal John Nelson, of the South-
with little warning.
ern Maryland region, said fire marshals had yet to de-
“One day we were talking about it at a meeting and
velop any suspects.
just a couple of days later it was gone,” Barrett said.
“It’s still an open and active case,” Nelson told The
County Times.
guyleonard@countytimes.net
Bonnie Barrett, vice president of the Solomons Busi-

LAW OFFICE OF

DANIEL A. M. LEGALS
SLADE, L.L.C.LOKER BUILDING
Legal Notice
NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ST. MARY’S COUNTY

STEVEN R. THARPE
21810 CHANCELLOR’S RUN ROAD
GREAT MILLS, MARYLAND 20634
PLAINTIFF
V.
AUDREY R. THARPE
21810 CHANCELLOR’S RUN ROAD
GREAT MILLS, MARYLAND 20634
DEFENDANT
CASE NO.: C-18-FM-000154

The above named Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Custody and Other Relief in
which he is seeking primary care and custody of his grandson who is the minor
child of the Defendant.

Notice is hereby issued by the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, that the relief
sought in the aforementioned complaint may be granted, unless cause be shown to
the contrary. Defendant is to file a response to the complaint on or before April 23,
2018. Failure to file the response to within the time allowed may result in a judg-
ment by default or the granting of the relief sought, provided a copy of this Notice
be published in some newspaper published in this county, once in each of three (3)
successive weeks on or before March 23, 2018.
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Thursday, March 8, 2018
St. Mary’s County Sherrif’s Office
Two Arrests in Merchants Lane Heist
On December 5, 2017, deputies
from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s
Office responded to Centre Liquors,
located on Merchants Lane, in Leon-
ardtown, for the report of an armed
robbery.  Upon arrival contact was
made with the employee/victim who
advised two unknown males entered
Johnson
the business and began demanding
money.  One of the male suspects was
in possession of a handgun; ultimate-
ly the suspects were able to remove
currency and other items from the
business before fleeing the scene.  land State Police Forensic Sciences Division with their
Detectives from the Criminal In-
vestigations Division responded to
Hayes the scene, and continued the inves-
tigation. Detectives located physical
evidence which directly linked Lamont Luther John-
son, age 44, of Clinton, and Warren Duane Hayes,
age 57, of Washington, DC, to the crime. On March 1,
2018, both Johnson and Hayes were placed under ar-
rest.  Johnson was transported to the St. Mary’s Coun-
ty Detention and Rehabilitation Center, and Hayes was
taken to a correctional institute in Washington, DC,
to await extradition back to Maryland. Johnson and
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Hayes were charged with the following violations:
• Armed Robbery
• Robbery
• Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery
• Conspiracy to Commit Robbery
• Assault First Degree
• Assault Second Degree
• Theft $1,500 to Under $25,000
• Firearm Use/Felony-Violent Crime
 The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Federal
Bureau of Investigation- Baltimore and Washington
Field Office, Prince George’s County Police Depart-
ment, Metropolitan Police Department, and the Mary-
assistance in this case.
Anyone with further information regarding this case
is asked to contact Detective Melissa Hulse at (301)
475-4200, extension *1996, or by email at melissa.
hulse@stmarysmd.com.  Citizens may remain anony-
mous 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 informa-
tion about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an
arrest or indictment.
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Cops & Courts 11
Suspects Sought in ATV Burglary
The St. Mary’s
County Sheriff’s
Office is seek-
ing information
on a burglary to
a garage, which
occurred be-
tween the dates
of February 26,
2018, and Febru-
ary 27, 2018, in
the 40000 block of Delabrooke Road, in Mechanics-
ville. Stolen in the burglary was a green 2017 Suzuki
KingQuad 400 ATV, similar to the one pictured.
Anyone with information about the identity of the
suspect(s), or the stolen ATV, is asked to contact Cor-
poral Carberry at (301) 475-4200 extension *8045, or
by email at Shaun.Carberry@stmarysmd.com. Citi-
zens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solv-
ers 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.
—Cpl. Julie Yingling, Sheriff’s Office PIO
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When the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks got their start in St. Mary’s
six decades ago, the group was small but dedicated to fellowship and philanthropy.
They continue that mission today.
“We used to meet at different places around the county,” said Howard Britton, 88,
a charter member of the county Elks Lodge located in Great Mills. “Right away we
started collecting money for charitable purposes.
“We weren’t particular about the need, we just tried to fill it.”
The incoming president of the lodge, known as the Exalted Ruler, Dolly Broom,
wants to keep that tradition alive.
Her focus in taking office is to make the activities of the Elks and their charitable
work more visible in the community.
“I enjoy helping,” Broom, only the second woman to lead the local Elks, said.
“The more we hear [in the community] the more we can help them.”
The community service programs and projects the Elks have are many.
They donate to the veterans at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, participate in
Christmas in April and hold charity balls to raise money for such causes as autism,
hospice and community awareness on drug abuse.
The drug abuse awareness program is one the most focused of their programs,
especially in educating children about the dangers.
“Our drug awareness program is big,” Broom said.
The local Elks have even raised money to purchase a new K-9 for the sheriff’s of-
fice. The lodge also boasts a 140-member swim team for young people.
Broom got started in the Elks after seeing her husband’s involvement in the group;
Robert Broom is the state vice-president of the organization, she said.
Britton was influenced by his barber all those years ago.
“My barber was an Elk… he kept talking to me about it and I finally joined up,”
Britton said. “We formed the lodge to socialize and to do what we could for the
community.”
Broom has hopes that the connection of FDR Boulevard, which will take the road
close to their site just off Chancellor’s Run Road, will bring even more people in to
become members.
The lodge now has about 340 members, she said.
“A lot of people will come in and say ‘I didn’t know you were here,’” said Broom.
Britton said as long as there were needs in St. Mary’s County, the Elks would be
there to serve.
“It’s here to stay,” he said of the county’s only lodge. “The more people hear about
us the more will join.”

guyleonard@countytimes.net
14 In Our Community The County Times Thursday, March 8, 2018

Humane Organization’s
Policies Under Fire
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to put up several million dollars for a
He was given the name Chozen. By new shelter facility. All of that was re-
all accounts the eight-month-old pit scinded after Chozen’s death.
bull mix was “adorable” and easy to fall Bramblett said she was not told the
in love with. He came into the Humane truth about what was happening to
Society of Charles County (HSCC) Chozen until it was too late to do any-
Early Bird Roses shelter in St. Charles as a stray on Feb- thing about it. She said the prospective
Mix or Match - includes Spring ruary of 2016. He was given the name foster family was never notified. And,
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by a shelter volunteer, Ruth Bramblett, she claims a string of errors, includ-
Red, White or Pink
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FREE Only $3488 he was going to need an advocate.” the health department of the bite. She
Bully- breed dogs can be difficult to said the health department would have
adopt out because of their reputation. worked with the family to set up a quar-
Now ScheduliNg For SpriNg iNStallatioN In addition to that, Chozen had two antine routine.
call today to Schedule aN eStimate 800-451-1427 strikes against him. Shelter workers Bramblett said she was told on two
found a bite mark on his leg. Because occasions that Chozen was put down
of that, he was required to be quaran- because of health department protocol,
tined to make sure he wasn’t bitten by a which she said the department denied.
rabid animal. HSCC Board President Ginny Crane
But, at that point potential guardian disagrees. She said the health depart-
angels arrived at the shelter looking to ment was concerned about using the
adopt and they fell in love with him. foster family for quarantine because
The family agreed to quarantine him at there were children in the family. She
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Only $9988 Only $8888 Strike two for Chozen happened thanize. “Our heart breaks when we
shortly after when the family returned have to euthanize,” she said.
him to the shelter, fearful for his health In her Facebook post, Bramblett
-- he was vomiting blood. He was diag- wrote: “In our 5.5 years we have volun-
nosed with canine parvovirus, known teered we have not seen the shelter in a
as Parvo. It is highly contagious to sadder shape than it is right now.” She
other dogs but cannot be transmitted blames the organization’s board and not
to humans. It is treatable, especially if its volunteers and staff.
Weeping Cherry caught early. Bramblett wrote: “It is important
Purple Plum
Pink or White. 15 gal. size Special 7 gal. size
The shelter director at the time (she to know there are shelter workers ev-
resigned last December) ordered a shel- erywhere who come to work and love
Special $13988 Only $8888 ter worker, who was off duty and had the animals every day; doing a tough
just stopped by, to take Chozen to a job that most would never tackle. We
Purchase our “Tree Planting Success Kit” for $21.98 per tree. veterinarian for euthanasia. The vet re- should never lose sight of their dedica-
Kit includes (1) Tree Stake Kit, (1) 3 cu. ft. bag of Mulch, fused to euthanize Chozen, saying the tion or the dedication of all who volun-
(1) Bag of Leaf Gro Soil Conditioner, & (1) lb. Plant-tone Fertilizer Parvo was treatable. teer and give countless hours of their
Meanwhile the foster family agreed time.”
Pick up the coupon at our store and get a $25 per tree credit at time of
purchase of any Native Tree priced at $75 or more. (NO MAIL IN REQUIRED).
to take Chozen back and treat him in Bramblett no longer lives in the area
*There is a list of qualifying trees on the www.trees.maryland.gov addition to the quarantine. Chozen She and her husband have moved to the
was delivered back to HSCC’s shelter, West Coast. But she has been persistent
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of one tree* where the shelter director ordered him
transported to another vet for killing.
in her criticism. On the second anniver-
sary of Chozen’s death, she posted about
That shelter worker who had delivered another incident last summer at HSCC,
Upcoming Classes, Clinics & Talks Chozen to the vet who refused to eutha-
nize him was fired.
based on information received through
a Freedom of Information request from
GARDENING CLASSES & CLINICS GARDENING CLASSES & CLINICS
Chozen had met his third strike. A Charles County Government.
@CHARLOTTE HALL @PRINCE FREDERICK necropsy (autopsy on an animal) was In July of last year, an outbreak of the
performed and he was determined not highly contagious Feline Panleukope-
Saturday, march 10th at 11:00 am Saturday, march 10th at 11:00 am to have rabies. nia hit the cat population at the shelter.
SpriNg lawN care SpriNg lawN care The incident has created a cascade By the time it was finally brought under
Re-Seeding & Maintenance. How To Take Re-Seeding & Maintenance. How To Take of turmoil for HSCC, especially from control, more than 140 cats had died.
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readers of the story Bramblett posted Bramblett reported on her posts that
on Facebook called “Chozen: The Un- during the outbreak, a cleaning solu-
told Story.” The story has garnered tion known as Turbo Shock was used
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7,700 posts, enough to qualify for go- to bathe, spray or dip the cats to control
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41170 Oakville Road
Bramblett had been a dedicated vol- she has received shows that the cleaner
Charlotte Hall 20622 Prince Frederick 20678
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she and her husband had bequeathed a
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seven-figure sum in their will to go to ous to humans and domestic animals.”
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Chozen
The Charles County Department of
Animal Control investigated and con-
cluded the cats died of the Feline Pan-
leukopenia, according to head of ani-
mal control Ed Tucker. There was no
evidence that the use of Turbo Shock
caused the deaths. Bramblett says,
however, the treatment was inhumane
although a local vet contacted for an
opinion said he was unable to say so.
Crane disagrees with Bramblett on
the issue of the use of Turbo Shock. She
said it is listed by the American Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ani-
mals (ASPCA) as indicated for use for
diseases such as Feline Panleukopenia,
but only for cleaning shelter surfaces.
Humane Society of Charles County
was founded in August of 1979. For a
private, non-profit humane organiza-
tion they are unique in all of Southern
Maryland in being an “open admission”
shelter. That means they will accept
anything that comes in their door. They
also are unique in that they ship ani-
mals to the Tri-County Animal Shelter
(TCAS) in Hughesville, where they can
ultimately be euthanized. The other or-
ganizations rescue animals from TCAS
to find them new homes. Many of those
groups are no-kill.
Charles County contributed $37,000
last year to HSCC under a long-stand-
ing Memorandum of Understanding
(MO). According to the MOU, “HSCC
has agreed to ‘make a reasonable ef-
fort’ to provide the six (6) kennel/cage
areas, but this does not mean that the
HSCC agreed to be an ‘open admission
facility.’ This is clear by the HSCC’s
The County Times
past practice of
temporarily re-
stricting accep-
Pet of the Week
tance of animals,
if the Board
deemed such
an ‘emergency
Meet April!
situation’ war-
ranted it. In the
past, for exam-
ple, HSCC has
found it ‘medi-
cally necessary’
to restrict intake
of animals, and
informed the
County of that
decision when it
was made.”
Crane said she
is not sure of the
history of why
HSCC is open
admission. She
said it may har-
ken back to part
of their bylaws.
“There are a lot Come meet me and the wonderful gang at Tri-
of animals that County Animal Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter
need help and
we are there for 301-932-1713 for more information. To see
them,” she said.
All three coun-
ties contribute to @ Tri-County Animal Shelter Southern MD.
the operation of
TCAS and each
are in various
stages of building they had promised to find a new home
their own shelters, making the regional for her dog. She said she had turned
facility obsolete. over to HSCC dog food, bedding and
The flow of animals from HSCC a three-month supply of heartworm
to TCAS has been a bone of conten- preventative.
tion among other rescue groups who When Knott checked with HSCC to
often have to pick up the pieces. For see if her group could rescue the dog,
instance, Pat Parrish, a former HSCC she learned it had been transported
board member who was voted off be- to TCAS the next day and had been
cause of her criticism, now runs a pet euthanized.
food pantry. Kimberly Holt of the rescue group
Parrish posted on Facebook last Pets in Need volunteers at the TCAS.
week: “Here is the most recent failure She said she frequently sees vans
from the ‘Humane’ Society of Charles coming in from HSCC. She said she
County. A four-week old sick kitten has been told by other observers they
transferred to Tri-County shelter yes- transport even when they have avail-
terday and immediately rescued by St. able kennel space. “They are not very
Mary’s Animal Welfare League. I hope upfront and truthful from what I see,”
everyone enjoyed themselves at HSCC she said.
Top Dog fundraiser last week. Where Numerous members of volunteer res-
did your money go? Obviously not cue organizations whom The County
helping sick kittens. Even with a vet on Times has talked to, do not what to get
staff they lack the kindness and com- involved in criticizing another organi-
passion to try and help these little ones. zation. But they say off the record that
My donation dollars go to the small res- they are concerned that citizens believe
cues who struggle to help those turned because the name humane society is in
away by HSCC. Thank you SMAWL” the title, that the organization is no kill.
Cathy Knott, a member of the board Even though the intake person at HSCC
of Second Hope Rescue, which has vol- may have the person sign something
unteers in all three counties, tells The informing them that the one-way trip
County Times of an incident involving to the regional shelter was a possibil-
a woman from Prince George’s County. ity, they may be too distraught to un-
She called to place her pit bull. Bully derstand the implication, The County
breeds are illegal in that county and Times was told.
she was ordered to give up her beloved Acting HSCC shelter director Nathan
pet. Knott said the woman was told it Boan said he had heard that the num-
would take a couple of days to find a bers of transports were higher in years
foster home. When Knott called the past, but he said the number in 2017
woman back she was told she took the was 270 and that just two had been
dog to HSCC the previous day and that transported in February, including that
In Our Community 15
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one cat in Parish’s post. He said of the
intake of 2,215 in 2017, 1,394 were ad-
opted and 202 euthanized, including
the cats last summer.
Boan said the number of transports
in 2016 was 772, but that included
many feral cats. He said HSCC now has
a trap-neuter-release program for fe-
ral cats, cutting down on the numbers.
Crane said the shelter also instituted a
new program to cut down on the num-
ber of animals surrendered to them by
their owners.
The former shelter manager and ex-
ecutive director Starla Raibirn wrote in
a letter to members: “…it is our policy
that euthanasia is ONLY a last resort
to prevent pain and suffering. We do
not euthanize for space or behavior
reasons.”
That letter was written shortly after
Chozen was euthanized. It has been
copied and shared all over Southern
Maryland. When The County Times
read it to several members of other
humane organizations, the reaction
in light of what happened to Chozen
was that they didn’t agree with the
statement.
And detractors point out that HSCC
may not euthanize at their shelter, but
transporting to the Tri-County Animal
Shelter could be tantamount to a death
sentence.
dickmyers@countytimes.net
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CH 16 T H
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Officer Receives FBI Director’s
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Field Office of the FBI has awarded
St. Mary’s County Health Officer, Dr.
Meenakshi G. Brewster, MD, the 2017
FBI Director’s Community Leadership
Award (DCLA).
The DCLA award was created in 1990
as a way to honor individuals and organi-
zations for their efforts in combating ter-
rorism, cybercrime, illegal drugs, gangs
and other crimes leading to violence in
America. Dr. Brewster is one of 56 indi-
viduals or organizations across the Unit-
ed States to receive the award for their
service above and beyond the call of duty.
Dr. Brewster is being recognized for
her dedication and commitment to work-
ing with law enforcement, other gov-
ernment entities and the community to
combat the nation’s opioid crisis while
educating the community on awareness,
prevention and treatment. She leads the
local health department’s efforts to pro-
vide resources to the community and
implement interventions to address the
opioid crisis. Most importantly in helping
local, state and federal law enforcement
agencies complete their mission, she rec-
ognizes the value of a relationship with
law enforcement and a multi-faceted ap-
proach to combating this epidemic.
In conjunction with some of the out-
reach initiatives, Dr. Brewster has pro-
vided training and medication to citizens
and law enforcement allowing for indi-
viduals to administer naloxone to some-
one believed to be experiencing an opioid
overdose.
“The work that Dr. Brewster does can
go unnoticed or can go without acknowl-
edgment,” said Gordon B. Johnson, FBI
Baltimore Field Office Special Agent in
Charge. “The work that you do, partner-
ing with us and law enforcement, is abso-
lutely critical in solving the problem and
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s
County also recognized Dr. Brewster
with a commendation for the work she
has done to combat the crisis in the coun-
ty. “She’s been outstanding in keeping
us informed about what’s happening and
what we need to do as far as our partici-
pation regarding this crisis,” said Com-
missioner President Randy Guy.
Additionally, as St. Mary’s County
Health Officer, Dr. Brewster has issued a
county-wide standingorder  for naloxone
to be dispensed by local pharmacies to
qualified individuals, prior to a similar
statewide order being issued. The stand-
ing order helped expand access to nal-
oxone to thoseat-risk of experiencing an
opioid overdose and make it easier for
people to get naloxone from their local
pharmacist when needed.
St. Mary’s County Sheriff Tim Cam-
eron presented Dr. Brewster with a Sher-
iff’s Salute Award in recognition of her
efforts. “We are blessed to have leader-
ship like yours,” said Sheriff Cameron.
“We told the public that this is not a law
enforcement challenge, that this was a
public health emergency and you have
led the way very effectively.”
Dr. Brewster chairs or participates in
numerous boards to include Overdose
Fatality Review Board and the Behav-
ioral Health Action Team while playing a
key role in assisting the St. Mary’s Coun-
ty Detention Center with issues related to
mental health and addiction.
FBI Director Christopher Wray will
personally recognize and honor Dr.
Brewster at an awards ceremony in
Washington, D.C. on April 20.
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 18 In Our Community The County Times
CSM Fitness Classes Offer New Skills, Accountability
College of Southern Maryland’s first first Paddleboard Yoga class will begin April 3 at the La Plata Campus.
For those who are looking to add something new to their workout routine, the Col-
lege of Southern Maryland (CSM) offers a solution — take a fitness class.
CSM offers a variety of fitness classes that provide professional training and over-
sight in a supportive environment. Classes in Zumba, Spinning, kickboxing, aquatic
exercise, yoga, tai chi, pilates, drumming and many more are available and appro-
priate for a range of fitness levels.
“Classes are great way to gain familiarity with a new sport or to cross-train with
your current workout,” said CSM Wellness, Fitness and Aquatics Assistant Director
Kyle Kebaugh. “Participants also report that the social aspect of a class adds to the
fun and accountability, helping participants persevere as they improve their skills
and get stronger.”
This spring, CSM is offering several new classes such as MELT® primarily at the
Leonardtown Campus and Paddleboard Yoga at the La Plata Campus, along with the
returning, in-demand offerings like Fit Over 40 primarily at the Prince Frederick
Campus. Early registration is recommended.
 
Ready to MELT®
The Leonardtown Campus fitness center invites area residents to manage chronic
pain and the effects of aging through the Myofascial Energetic Length Technique or
MELT® method. Both Intro to the MELT® Method (WFA-6350) and The MELT®
Method (WFA-6400) are being offered this spring for the first time.
Instructor for these new CSM courses, Laura Bruce of Valley Lee, is a Level 2
certified MELT® Method instructor as well as a certified yoga teacher and yoga
therapist, with more than 1,000 hours of training. “The classes will benefit anyone
interested in reducing pain, stiffness and visible signs of aging” Bruce said.
Bruce personally attests to the value of the approach. “The MELT® Method has
helped me reduce pain and manage the symptoms of pain associated with scoliosis
and my recovery from ovarian cancer,” she said.
The MELT® Method, created by Sue Hitzman, a manual therapist and connective
Thursday, March 8, 2018
tissue specialist, is a simple self-treatment that involves work-
ing with a soft foam roller or small balls to reduce the effects of
accumulated tension and stress caused by daily living. Through
a series of easy, specific techniques, this program is designed
to rehydrate connective tissue, making it more supportive and
allowing the body to release long-held tension that can lead to
chronic pain symptoms. It is also designed to help decrease ac-
cumulated stress in the nervous system, improving any person’s
overall wellness, Bruce said.
Bruce said that for those in their 40s, 50s, and older who want to
stay active, mobile and independent as well as for active younger
adults and athletes who want to maintain a fit, toned body and
achieve optimal performance without debilitating wear and tear,
“it is a great starting point for any exercise program,” she said.
“CSM welcomes MELT® into the community in order to pro-
vide its patrons with new and refreshing opportunities to use fit-
ness and wellness to improve daily living,” Kebaugh said.
Intro to the MELT® Method classes are April 10 at the Leon-
ardtown Campus and March 23 at the La Plata Campus. The
MELT® Method will start April 10 at the Leonardtown Campus.
Bonus Balancing: Paddleboard Yoga
Paddleboard Yoga (WFA-8260) is a new class being offered at
the La Plata Campus Fitness Center this spring. “We are one of
the first to offer this at an indoor pool in our state and even re-
gion,” said CSM Aquatic and Community Services Coordinator
Tony Galeano. “I am excited because this is different than any-
thing we have offered in the pool. You are working on strength-
ening, flexibility and stabilization. It’s a total body workout and
a lot of fun at the same time.”
Galeano said he expects the class to fill up quickly. There are
10 spots and registration will be first-come, first-served until it is
filled up or when the first day of class begins.
The value of combining yoga and a paddleboard comes from
the additional challenge of keeping balanced on an unstable sur-
face. “This course offers similar benefits to yoga, but keeping
your balance on the board requires more core and stabilization
muscles,” Galeano said. “It is going to be a lot of fun and chal-
lenging at the same time.
While the course is challenging, Galeano said it works for any
fitness level. “Our instructors are very experienced in accommo-
dating all fitness levels, but participants should be comfortable
on an unstable surface and be prepared to fall in the water from
time and get wet,” he said.
The first Paddleboard Yoga class will begin April 3 at the La
Plata Campus. Other popular fitness classes offered at the La Pla-
ta Campus pool include aqua exercise and aqua Zumba classes
and swim lessons.
 
Feeling Fit Over 40
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, adults lose a half of a
pound of lean muscle tissue each decade after the age 25; this progressive muscle
loss is advanced by inactivity and yo-yo dieting, resulting in decreased energy, me-
tabolism and strength. To work with those fighting the effects of aging, the Prince
Frederick Campus Fitness Center offers its Fit Over 40 class (WFA-6000).
Using functional conditioning and a combination of muscular and cardiovascular
training, Fitness Trainer Melvina Frazier motivates and challenges course partici-
pants with exercises to suit each participant’s experience and fitness level.
“We focus on muscular endurance/strength, balance, flexibility and cardiovascu-
lar training,” Frazier said. “Fit Over 40 is a great course for your overall health, and
it prevents loss of muscle mass that starts around age 40.”
The class is appropriate for all levels of ability, she said. “This class is designed
to meet fitness needs at any level. Exercises are customized to ensure clients’ fitness
goals are met,” Frazier said.
Fit Over 40 classes are set to start April 4 and May 14 at the Prince Frederick
Campus. In addition, a Fit Over 40 class is scheduled to start April 26 at the La Plata
Campus.
For information about upcoming fitness classes at CSM, visit https://www.
csmd.edu/programs-courses/non-credit/personal-enrichment/wellness-fitness-
and-aquatics/fitness/index. To register, visit https://www.csmd.edu/apply-register/
noncredit/.
Press Release from CSM
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A Place To Work and Play for Leonardtown

help strengthen the downtown cul- housed Café des Artistes and the short-lived La Rive
ture the town already emphasizes by Breton should have a new restaurant filling the gap
giving residents a place that they can soon.
go to congregate, shop and even play Mayor Dan Burris said that The Green Turtle corpo-
some outdoor sports, all in a relaxing rate restaurant chain is also looking for a franchisee to
atmosphere. manage a restaurant in Leonardtown.
And they don’t even have to use Burris said the Shepherd’s Old Field Market could
their vehicles. open up another portion of the town to previously un-
“It’s really a great concept,” McK- seen redevelopment.
ay said. “It’s very walkable from “It’s going to be a catalyst for that side of town,”
downtown.” Burris said. “It’s going to encourage other infill and
Born in Singapore and raised redevelopment.
in various European locales, “We still have some vacant buildings over there.”
L’Heureux says she believes Leonar- Most importantly, though, said Burris, was that re-
dtown has much potential for growth. development there helps make way for the long-dor-
“It’s a cute little town,” she said. “I mant Tudor Hall Farm project.
think there’s more that can be done.” That project involves 400 acres from the wharf prop-
She said she believed Leonardtown erty to the winery, half of which the town owns.
needed more destination-type busi- The town wants a hotel and conference center there
nesses like the one she is building to adjacent to a residential community planned by devel-
give residents more to do in its own oper Donald Pleasants.
boundaries as well as more visibility “Don wants to come down and talk about how we’d
to tourists. like to see it developed,” Burris said, signaling that
“I care about Leonardtown, I care some movement on the project could occur in the next
about what it needs,” L’Heureux said. five years.
“I think Leonardtown has a lot of He’s banking on projects like the new market as
potential.” opening wider possibilities.
Joe Orlando, president of the Leon- “I think it’s going to be a great addition to the town,
ardtown Business Association, said with its shops, gym, beer and wine garden, and coffee
Mayor Dan Burris, LBA President Joe Orlando, and Gerrie L’Heureux the town was on a strong footing, bar. ” Burris said of Shepherd’s Old Field.
business-wise. In the meantime L’Heureux is still looking for busi-
By Guy Leonard His own business, Fenwick Street nesses to sign on for a space at Shepherd’s Old Field.
Staff Writer Used Books and Music, has been open for 15 years. She plans to open April 9, she said.
He said the town’s strength comes from its small- Orlando said Leonardtown’s, small town charm
When Gerrie L’Heureux saw the old hardware store town feel, which has been accentuated by winning the made it a natural place for small businesses to stake
behind the Leonardtown firehouse that had been sitting state’s Arts and Entertainment District designation a claim.
vacant for years, she didn’t see an empty warehouse. several years ago. “This is a perfect, historic downtown,” Orlando said.
She saw an opportunity. The designation means that the state takes an active “There’s nothing like it, certainly not in St. Mary’s
L’Heureux had retired from the corporate world part in promoting the town. County.”
and had gone into real estate; renovating and reselling “It’s made our arts more visible,” Orlando said.
houses in Leonardtown when she found the property. “We’re a town that is focused on the arts and a lot of guyleonard@countytimes.net
“I saw this building just sitting there,” she said. “And people didn’t know that.
I had an idea to turn it into a multiuse destination.” “But people will come down here just for
Her vision, she said, is to remake the building into that.”
a place where local artisans of all kinds can come and The town is seeking even more recogni-
sell their products in a unique setting; artists are wel- tion by pushing to earn a Main Street USA
come, too, she said. designation, Orlando said.
She also plans a beer and wine garden at what she Already a Main Street affiliate town, the
already calls Shepherd’s Old Field Market, that will be full designation will give the town more ac-
dog friendly. cess to grant money for events to raise its
The upstairs spaces will be available for consign- profile even further and bring in more tour-
ment sales while downstairs will house shops. The ism, Orlando said.
market space will be open downstairs as will floor “It puts us on a different map,” Orlando
space a gym, which has already signed on as a tenant. said.
Her aim is not just to create a place where more McKay said the town has been seeking
business can flourish but also to bring the community the designation for years.
closer together. “It’s really about the visibility,” McKay
“I like social interacation,” L’Heureux told The said. “It’s a program known throughout the
County Times. “But most importantly I wanted to country.
bring a farmers market to Leonardtown.” “It’s another feather in our cap, to pro-
She plans to bring in produce sellers not just from lo- mote us for economic development.”
cal farms but from outside as well so market goers can And economic development, as well as
have their pick of vegetables and other farm products sustaining it, will be the town’s focus for
throughout the year. the next several years.
Town government officials are excited about the new “The town’s big focus is retail recruit-
prospect since it fits tightly with the town’s vision of ment and retention,” McKay said. “We’ve
entrepreneurs using existing buildings to breathe new got a lot of new businesses.”
life into local business and culture. The new Board and Brush on Fenwick
“Shepherd’s Old Field is an awesome strategy,” said Street is just one example and the coffee
Town Administrator Laschelle McKay. “It’s going to shop there is under new management.
be a community gathering place.” The restaurant space at the corner of Fen-
McKay said the new addition to Leonardtown will wick and Washington streets, which once Orlando, L’Heureux, and Burris touring Shepherd’s Old Field.
 20 Obituaries The County Times
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and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
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Ethel Odetta Redman 66 years together.
She was a homemaker and mother
Pilkerton of six children: Michael Gary Pilk-
erton (Karen), Patricia Ann Wood
(Jim), John Henry Pilkerton, IV
(Rose), Joseph Wayne Pilkerton
(Debbie), Richard Thomas Pilkerton,
Jay Marshall John Pilkerton; several
grandchildren: Michael G. Pilkerton,
Jr., Stephen W. Pilkerton (Annie),
Rachel Craven (Chris), Allison K.
Anderson (Eric), Katherine L. Wood,
Christopher J. Wood, Ashley P. Pilk-
erton, Kelly L. Pilkerton, Jordan R.
Pilkerton, Cory Pilkerton, Amanda
L. Pilkerton DeGuzman (Tim); two
great grandchildren; and many niec-
es, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to her parents, Ethel
was preceded in death by her siblings,
Elizabeth Viola Saunders, Paul Vin-
cent Redman, Joseph Ignatius Red-
man, Mary Kathleen Redman (Sister
Francis Inez), Agnes Madeleine Poe,
Philip Gregory Redman, Rose Leona
Bradburn, and Ann Marie Redman.
Ethel Odetta Redman Pilkerton, 86, In lieu of f lowers, contributions
of Hollywood, MD died on Tuesday, may be made to the Hollywood Volun-
February 27, 2018, at University of teer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hol-
Maryland Charles Regional Medical lywood, MD 20650 and St. George’s
Center in LaPlata, MD. Roman Catholic Church, 19199 St.
Ethel was the last surviving child of George’s Church Road, Valley Lee,
the late Jesse Andrew and Lucy Mad- MD 20692.
eleine Bean Redman. She was born Condolences to the family may be
on March 1, 1931 in Valley Lee, MD made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
and had a deep family history in St. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
Mary’s County. She enjoyed playing neral Home, P.A.
softball as a teen, playing cards with
family, listening to music, boating,
Agnes Cecelia Lang
crabbing, cooking, and everything
coconut. She attended Little Flower
School in Great Mills and graduated
from St. Michael’s High School in
Ridge.
She was the wife of John Henry
Pilkerton, son of the late John Henry
and Mary Lillian Quade Pilkerton.
They married on April 14th, 1952 at
St. George’s Roman Catholic Church
in Valley Lee and celebrated almost
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Agnes Cecelia “Sis” Lang, 94, of
Great Mills, MD died on February
26, 2018. She was the daughter of
the late J. Latham Wheeler and A.
Maude Russell Wheeler. She was the
wife of the late Frank Lang whom she
married June 1, 1942 at Sacred Heart
Church in Bushwood, MD.
She is survived by her two daugh-
ters: Mary Ellen (Bill) Parron, and
Donna Marie Falkowski; daughter-
in-law: Elaine Yeatman Lang; grand-
children: Denise Bennett, Richard
Lang, Steven Lang, Nicholas “Nick”
Parron, Jennifer Falkowski, and Jac-
queline “Jackie” Falkowski-Schmit-
ter; and great grandchildren; Josh
Bennett, Melissa Bennett, Jake Lang,
Luke Lang, Jessica Lang, Lydia Lang,
Scott Fritts, Laura Green, Matthew
Green, Steven Stillwell, Samantha
Lang, Staci Lang, and Orlando Par-
ron; and great-great grandchildren:
Hunter Bennett, Aspen Stillwell, and
Sophia Bennett; and three sisters-in-
laws: Margaret, Dolores and Elaine
Wheeler.
In addition to her husband, she was
preceded in death by her son, Joseph
“Anthony” Lang; brothers: Aloy-
sius Wheeler; CPL Francis Wheeler,
USMC; James “Boots” Wheeler;
Ernest Wheeler; Sylvester Wheel-
er; Charles “Steamboat” Wheeler;
Bernard Wheeler; and two sisters:
Anne Patton and Mary Susan “Susie”
Latham.
She was a lifelong resident of St.
Mary’s County and graduated from
St. Mary’s Academy in 1941. In her
early years, she was employed in
Washington, DC; Jarboesville, MD;
and Patuxent River, MD, but decided
that her family was more important,
so she became a stay-at-home mom
and enjoyed working in her f lower
and vegetable gardens. She was also
a volunteer for the Office on Aging
and a long-time member of the Holy
Face Ladies.
In lieu of f lowers, contributions
may be made to Holy Face Church,
20408 Point Lookout Road, Great
Mills, MD 20634.
Arrangement provided by the Mat-
tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Leonardtown, MD.
Susan Elizabeth Howe
Susan Elizabeth Howe, 81, of Cle-
ments, MD passed away February
27, 2018, peacefully at the Hospice
House of St. Mary’s.
She was born January 16, 1937 in
Leonardtown, MD to the late William
Ford Wathen and Catherine Harden
Wathen.
On July 2, 1964 Susan married
her beloved husband, Paul Thom-
as Howe, at St. Joseph’s Catholic
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Church in Morganza, MD.  Together
they celebrated over 53 wonderful
years of marriage.  She loved being
surrounded by children and was the
loving babysitter for many. She was
known for her love of baking, espe-
cially her delicious lemon meringue
pies and scrumptious chocolate chip
cookies.  She enjoyed tending to her
f lowers, sewing, playing BINGO, and
a good game of Pitch with friends and
family.  She and her husband enjoyed
visiting with family near and far. 
She was devoted to her husband, and
loved spending time with her family,
especially her grandchildren.  She en-
joyed keeping a loving and wonderful
home for her husband and her sons,
whom she was very proud of.  She
was a long time active member of St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church and spent
many happy moments volunteering
behind the scenes.
In addition to her beloved hus-
band, Susan is also survived by her
sons, Mark Allen Howe (Kimberly) of
Leonardtown, MD and William Mar-
tin Howe of Leonardtown, MD; four
grandchildren: Emily Nicole Howe,
Matthew Ryan Howe, William Thom-
as Howe, John Luke Howe; and many
extended family and friends.  In ad-
dition to her parents she is also pre-
ceded in death by her siblings: John
Plowden Wathen, Joseph Mitchell
Wathen, Mary Virginia Lusby, Agnes
Theresa Harding, James Tilton Wa-
then, William Douglas Wathen, Mary
Catherine Harding, James Aloysius
Wathen, and Wilmer Claude Wathen.
Memorial contributions may be
made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church,
P.O. Box 175, Morganza, MD 20660;
Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625,
Leonardtown, MD 20650; and Leon-
ardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad,
P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD
20650.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home, P.A.

Thursday, March 8, 2018
Joseph “Donald”
Clarke, Sr.
Joseph “Donald” Clarke, Sr., 91, of
Mechanicsville, MD passed away on
February 25, 2018 at his home. Born
on January 10, 1927 in Hermanville,
MD he was the son of the late Mary
Olive Cullison Clarke and James Clar-
ence Clarke. Donald was the loving
husband of Mary Evelyn Yates Clarke
whom he married on January 22, 1951
in Morganza, MD and who preceded
him in death on January 18, 2003.
Donald is survived by his children:
Sue Wood (Zack) of Mechanicsville,
MD, JD Clarke (Pam) of Clements,
MD, Laura Clarke (Jeff) of Leonar-
dtown, MD, April Rollins (Randy)
of Mechanicsville, MD and Tommy
Lee Clarke (Shelly) of Mechanics-
ville, MD, and his brother Glenwood
Clarke. He is preceded in death by
his children: Patricia Ann Long and
Mike Clarke. Siblings: James Clarke,
Sr., Evelyn Corso, Richard Clarke,
Wilhemina Ford, Loretta Morgan,
Maurice Clarke, Benedict Clarke and
Alvin Clarke.
Donald graduated from Margaret
Brent High School in 1944 and was a
lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resi-
dent. He served in the United States
Army from February 24, 1944 to
March 14, 1946 where he earned the
World War II Victory Medal. Don-
ald was an Electrical Mechanic for
Patuxent Naval Air Station for 36
years retiring on November 19, 1980.
He enjoyed baseball, softball, hunting
and fishing.
In lieu of f lowers donations may be
made to American Legion Post 221,
21690 Colton Point Road Avenue, MD
20609
Arrangements provided by Mat-
tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Honor the memory of your cherished
A Tribute to the Loved One one by sharing the story of their life
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with friends, neighbors and associates
Whose Memory Lives here in the community.
For details and to place
On Forever in Your Heart your notice of remembrance,
call 301-373-4125 for assistance.
Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Judy Lee Johnson Earp
REMEMBRANCES
IN PRINT & ONLINE
Happy 81st Birthday in Heaven!
One more day, one more time
One more sunset, maybe I’d be satisfied
But then again, I know what it would do
Leave me wishing still for one more day with you
Judy Lee Johnson Earp, “Maw
Maw”, 68 of Deale, MD formerly (One More Day by Diamond Rio)
from Mechanicsville, MD, passed Forever in our hearts,
away at her home. Born on Decem-
Karen, Monkey, Debbie, Ray, & Junior
ber 16, 1949 in Mechanicsville, MD,
7.
37 – 3.12.
13
3.
she was the daughter of the late Doro-
thy Ann Faunce Johnson and George
Thomas Johnson, Sr. Judy is sur-
vived by her children; Stacey Rocko
n
(Jeff) of Owings, MD, Pamela Earp
of Deale, MD, James Earp of Prince
Frederick, MD, 5 grandchildren; Jef-
x i ng t o i v e
e t
c
frey Michael Rocko, Jr, Ryan Cole
L ark A
Earp, Jaclynn Nicole Rocko, Jocelyn
nity
Elise Earp, Abigail Layla Earp, and 1
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great-grandchild Olivia Grace Rocko.
As well as siblings; Bertram John-
d ult Com
son, James Johnson, Wayne Johnson,
William Johnson, Shirley Dean, El- A
len Curry, Tina Lyghtle, Marie Gon-
zalez, Joan Norris, Faye McDonald,
Patsy Payne, Dianne Brooks, and
Brenda Yates. She was preceded in
death by her siblings; George Thomas
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1949 to 1969, and was a graduate of
Chopticon High School. Judy was a
seafood manager for Giant Food for
40 years, retiring in 2009. Judy loved
faith, family, music, and her dog Jake.
Contributions may be made to St.
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Place Memphis, TN 38105 and Ju-
venile Diabetes Foundation 825 N.
Hammonds Ferry Road H. Linthicum
Heights, MD 21090.
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County, with special consideration for
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 Zumba Fitness
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46925 Crocus St, Lexington Park
6:00 - 7:00 PM, Mon., Tue. & Thu.
Perfect for Everybody and Every
Body! Low-intensity and high-intensity
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Doors open at Noon:  Auction starts at
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Sponsored by Ridge Rescue Squad
Auxiliary.
Thursday, March 8
Rising Freshman Orientation Nights
Great Mills High School delivery, if you order 20 or more bags.  To
6:00 – 8:00 PM
St. Mary’s County Public Schools
hosts this
event to provide an opportunity for ris-
ing 9th
graders and their families to preview
ninth grade course selections, learn about
available
Academies and Pathways, visit the
schools and meet counselors and school
administrators. For more
information, contact the Department of
Curriculum and Instruction at 301-475-
5511, ext. 32104 or email classof2022@
smcps.org. Center, 13470 Dowell Rd., Solomons
Friday, March 9
Drive Thru Fish Dinner
21804 Colton’s Point Road, Avenue
Every Friday through March 23.
The 7th District Optimist Club is hav-
ing drive-thru fish dinner to support the
kids of the St. Mary’s County. Beer bat-
tered cod, steak fries, cole slaw and a roll
for $11. Any questions please email: jes-
se_rollins@outlook.com. Come support
friends of youth.
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Optimist
St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 42455
Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown
Drive through seafood dinner $10,
menu includes for each dinner fish,
shrimp, clam strips, fries, hush puppies
and apple sauce. No substitutions. Benefit
4H archery. Contact Tony 301-904-0799.
criscokid41@yahoo.com.
Fish Fry
St George’s Catholic Church, 19199 St
Georges Church Rd, Valley Lee
4:00 - 6:30 PM
Fresh Catfish, French Fries, Macaroni
and Cheese (homemade), Pancit, Fritters,
person.
Lenten Seafood Dinner
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
Church, 22375 Three Notch Rd., Lexing-
ton Park
4:30 - 7:00 PM
Give the kitchen a break and treat the
family to a seafood dinner. Fried rock-
fish, baked haddock, fried oysters, or
shrimp Po’Boy sub.Each entrée comes
with two sides: coleslaw, green beans,
or fries. Kid meals, desserts, and soft
drinks, also available. Fridays during
Lent. 301-863-8144.
Fried Fish Dinner
Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Dept. Social
Hall, 28165 Hills Club Rd., Mechanicsville
5:30 - 7:30 PM
$10 includes Fish Fillets, French Fries,
Coleslaw, Applesauce & Roll.
Park Place Toastmasters Club
Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great
Mills Rd, Lexington Park
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Toastmasters is a place where you de-
velop and grow—both personally and
professionally. You join a community of
learners, and in Toastmasters meetings
we learn by doing. Find out how we can
help you develop your speaking, listen-
ing, and leadership skills in a non-threat-
ening environment!
Color & Light Society Show
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
5:00 -8:00 PM
See the work of many talented local
artists, many who are residents of St.
Mary’s County through March 18.
Annmarie After Hours
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
Center, 13470 Dowell Rd., Solomons
5:00 -8:00 PM
Celebrate the opening of the Color &
Light Society Show. Enjoy a casual adult
evening of art, wine & beer, light hors
d’oeuvres, and live music. No reserva-
tions required! Free for members; $5 for
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
non-members. Must be 21+ to attend.
Elks TEXAS HOLD ‘EM
Tournament
St Mary’s County Elks Lodge, 45779
Fire Department Lane, California
7:00 PM
$60 Buy in = 6500 chips. Sign up by
6:45 and receive an additional 500 chips.
Cash games will start as soon as there
are enough players that are interested.
Holdem : $1- $2 no limit. Omaha Hi/Lo :
$.50—$1 no limit (starts at 4pm). Food and
beverage available for purchase.  Please
enter through the side of the building.
Questions: James Dean 240-577-0828.
Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com
Celebrate Recovery
Our Father’s House, 45020 Patuxent
Beach Rd, California
7:30 - 9:30 PM
Free group for adults dealing with any
hurt, hang-up or habit. If you are dealing
with addiction to porn, shopping, food,
drugs, gambling, cutting, smoking, alco-
hol or if you are affected by the addiction
of a loved one, come see how working the
Celebrate Recovery program can help.
Questions? ofhCR4u@gmail.com
Sat., Mar 10 & Sun., Mar
Annual Mulch Sale
Golden Beach Fire House, 29848
Therese Circle, Mechanicsville
Sat. 8:00-4:00 and Sun. 9:00-2:00
The Golden Beach/Patuxent Knolls
Civic Association selling 2 cu. ft. bags of
red or black and 3 cu. ft. bags of shredded
hardwood mulch, for $4/bag.  Free local
order call 301-884-5478.
Saturday, March 10
Estate & Art Sale
46651 Yorktown Rd., Lexington Park
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The work of renowned artist, Candy
Cummings 1950-2014, will be offered for
sale at her childhood home.
Southern MD Decorative Painters
Immaculate Conception Church
Social Hall, 28297 Old Village Rd.,
Mechanicsville
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
A business meeting will be followed by
painting a project, “Be the Change” de-
signed by Deb Mishima and led by Leslie
Cates. Guests are welcome and should
contact us for supply info if you’d like to
paint during your visit. Visit www.smd-
paint.org/Calendar.html.  Contact Gar-
nett Joy @ 301-884-2835 or email smdp.
LearnToPaint@gmail.com.
Veterans and Dependents Informa-
tion Seminar
Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Squad, Lexington Park
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
National Service Officers will be on
hand to answer personal questions and
assist with forms. Do you know: the ben-
efits due as a veteran of the Armed Forces
of the United States? what benefits you
are entitled to as a spouse, widow, or de-
pendent child of the US? You have burial
benefits? Do you need help filling out
forms for the VA? These services are all
free! Refreshments will be served. Call
Wilma, 301-481-2674 or Harry, 240-298-
3837 for more information.
Pet Adoption
Pepper’s Pet Pantry, Solomons Towne
Center (behind CVS)
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Pepper’s Pet Pantry hosts this event
with local St. Mary’s and Calvert County
animal rescue groups. For more informa-
tion, please call 410-326-4006.
57th Annual Spring Dinner
Hollywood VFD Fire Dept, Social Hall
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Menu will consist of Stuffed Ham,
Fried Oysters, Chicken Salad, Parsley
Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Cole Slaw,
Green Beans, Beets, rolls, coffee and tea.
$25 for adults. $7 for children ages 4-12.
Children 3 and under are free. Served
buffet style. Carryouts $25 each. Bake
table and 50/50 raffle. Sponsored by the
Ladies Auxiliary of the HVFD. Call 301-
373-2695 for more info.
Guitar Fest 2018
5 South Event Center, 21030 Point
Lookout Rd., Callaway
2:00 – 11:00 PM
6th Annual Guitar Festival by Power
Jam Music Alliance with an afternoon
Guitar Workshop (2:00-4:00) and eve-
ning Guitar Concert and Art Show (7:00-
11:00). Local musicians will also be play-
ing. All ages are welcome, visit www.
pjma.info for details. Supported by the
St. Mary’s County Arts Council.
COSMIC Symphony Family Concert
Patuxent Presbyterian Church,
California
4:00 PM
The caliber of musicianship in this
year’s young artist concerto competition
was exceptional. Our winner, Allison Yu,
will perform. We will also feature the
music offered by some of the runners-up.
We will be performing Stravinsky. Sup-
ported by the St. Mary’s County Arts
Council.
Elks TEXAS HOLD ‘EM
Tournament
St Mary’s County Elks Lodge, 45779
Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park
6:00 - 11:00 PM
No Limit Texas Holdem Poker Tourna-
ment. $120 Buy in (includes $20 Bounty)
= 15,000 chips. Cash games will start
Thursday, March 8, 2018
as soon as there are enough players that
are interested. Holdem : $1- $2 no limit.
Omaha Hi/Lo: $0.50—$1 no limit (starts
at 4:00). Enter through the side of the
building. Questions: James Dean 240-
577-0828. Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.
com
Bingo Every Saturday
Mother Catherine Academy, 38833
Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville
6:30 - 10:00 PM
Doors open at 5:00. Early Birds start at
6:30. Regular Games start at 7:00. $10 ad-
mission (includes one regular book). Call
301-884-3165 for more information. Visit
www.mothercatherine.org for Jackpot
and Moneyball update.
Contra Dance
Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall,
37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico
7:00 PM  10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join Southern Maryland Traditional
Music and Dance featuring caller Ann
Fallon  and live music by the South-
ern MD Open Band. Beginners are
encouraged to arrive at 7:00 for the
dance workshop.
$10/non-SMTMD members; $6/mem-
bers (band members are free). For more
information and directions go to www.
smtmd.org.
Philadelphia Bus Trip
Departs Leonardtown - 7:00 AM
Departs Philly - 6:00 PM
Returns to Leonardtown - 9:00 PM
A roundtrip coach bus to the National
Constitution Center in the heart of the
historic district. Enjoy the day on your
own.  301-475-4200, ext. 1800. www.st-
marysmd.com/recreate
Sunday, March 11
Daylight Saving Time
2:00 AM
Turn clocks ahead one hour.
Breakfast with Easter Bunny
Location: 2nd Dist. VFD&RS, 45245
Drayden Rd., Valley Lee
8:00 - 11:00 AM
All-You-Can-Eat. Scrambled Eggs,
Home Fried Potatoes, Pancakes, French
Toast, Sausage Links, Ham, Bacon,
Creamed Chipped Beef, Sausage Gra-
vy, Hot Biscuits, Spiced Applesauce,
& Grits; Assorted Juices, Milk, & Cof-
fee. Egg Hunt Scheduled (if weather
permits). Adults $9; Children 6-12 $5;
Children 5 & under/free. Funds go to the
Volunteer Fire Dept, & Rescue Squad
to keep community safe. Sponsored by:
2nd Dist. VFD&RS. More Info Call:
301-994-9999.
Drive through Chicken Dinner
Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fundraiser event. Menu consist of, 1/2
chicken, parsley potatoes, green beans,
roll and cookies. $12
Seafood Dinner
Holy Angels Church Hall, 21340
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Colton Point Rd., Avenue Summer registration opens for return-
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM Tue., Wed., Thu.: Mar. 13, 14 & 15 ing students.
Fried Oysters, Steamed Spiced Shrimp, Energy Assistance Summer registration for new stu-
Crab Balls, Fried Chicken, Parsley Pota- St. Mary’s County Department of So- dents opens March 20. www.csmd.edu/
toes, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Pickled cial Services, 23110 Leonard Hall Dr., apply-register.
Beets, and all the trimmings! Served buf- Leonardtown
fet style—all you can eat! Adults/$28; 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM  Rising Freshman Orientation Nights
Children (12 to 6)/$8; Children (5 & Southern Maryland Tri-County Com- Chopticon High School
under)/Free. Carryouts available at $26 munity Action Committee is accepting 6:00 – 8:00 PM
each. There will be homemade desserts Energy Assistance applications. Appli- St. Mary’s County Public Schools
and a craft table! Raffle Prizes. For more cants may submit completed applications hosts this event to provide an opportunity
information, call (301) 769-3332, or email with the required documents or complete for rising 9th graders and their families
holy01angels@aol.com. Website: angel- an application on site that day.   For more to preview ninth grade course selections,
sinavenue.org information call 301-475-5574, ext. 200. learn about available
Academies and Pathways, visit the
Turkey Shoot schools and meet counselors and school
Mechanicsville Moose Lodge Tuesday, March 13 administrators. For more information,
1:00 - 5:00 PM contact the Department of Curriculum
Sign up starts at 12:30, Opening Day: Historic St. Mary’s and Instruction at 301-475-5511, ext.
first round starts at 1:00. City 32104 or email classof2022@smcps.org.
Shoot for money and prizes.  Info call 18751 Hogaboom Lane,
jimmy 240-417-5767. St. Mary’s City 10:00 AM
Living history sites reopen for the
Wednesday, March 14
The Kalnasy Concert Series
spring.  Learn about Maryland’s colonial Sea Squirts
St. Aloysius Church, 22800 Washing-
history. $10 adult; $9 senior; $6 youth; Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons
ton St., Leonardtown
free to ages 5 and younger, and to Friends 10:00 – 10:30 AM
3:00 PM
members. Visitor Center and The Shop Children 18 months to 3 years old and
Father David Beaubien in concert with
at Farthing’s Ordinary open 10:00—5:00 their caregivers are invited for this FREE
the St. Aloysius Handbell Ensemble.
Info:240-895-4990 or info@HSMCdig- drop-in program. This month’s theme is
Beautiful songs of Mendelssohn, Dvorak,
shistory.org. Visit www.HSMCdigshis- Ship Shape. Space is limited; if the ses-
Wagner, Copland, Vaughan Williams,
tory.org. sion is full, another program will be of-
and more. Concert is free. For more infor-
fered at 11:00. More info 410-326-2042.
mation, contact keyofgmh@gmail.com
CSM Summer Registration Opens Visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.
College of Southern Maryland, all com
Monday, March 12 campuses
Calling Artists!
Deadline for Submissions - Monday,
March 12th
The Leonardtown Arts & Entertain-
ment District and the St. Mary’s County
Arts Council are looking for
proposals for a mural to be painted on
the Hair Company wall in Downtown
Leonardtown. Anyone interested in sub-
mitting a proposal may email Nell Elder at
info@smcart.org or call 240-309-4061.
Pax River Quilters Guild
Good Samaritan Lutheran Church,
20850 Langley Rd., Lexington Park
6:30 PM
This month’s meeting features Erin Un-
derwood, master quilter, long arm quilter,
pattern designer presenting her lecture
“Quilt Lessons Learned.” $5 entrance
fee for non-members. New members and
guests welcome. Visit our website www.
paxriverquiltguild.com.
Elks Hold ‘Em Bounty Tournament
St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge, 45779
Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park
7:00 -11:00 PM
No Limit Holdem Poker. $25 Buy in
= 4,000 chips. $5 add-on = 1,000 chips
and raffle drawing. Food and beverage
available for purchase. Cash games start
as soon as there are enough players inter-
ested. Holdem : $1- $2 no limit. Omaha
Hi/Lo : $.50—$1 no limit (starts at 4:00).
Enter through the side of the building.
Questions: James Dean 240-577-0828.
Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com.
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging
Programs and Activities
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
Property Tax Credits
An overview of the St. Mary’s County
and State of Maryland Homeowners’
Property Tax credit programs will be
held Friday, March 23 at 10 a.m. in the
Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown.
Christy Kelly, County Treasurer will be
present to explain the various tax credit
programs and eligibility criteria.
Maryland Rocks!
Did you know that Maryland Day is
March 25? Celebrate the Old Line State
at the Northern Senior Activity Center
by coming to our Northern Rocks ses-
sions and paint Maryland themed de-
signs on rocks on Mondays, March 12
and 19, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. You bring
the rocks; we supply the paint, brushes,
and even pictures of designs for free.
Space is limited. To sign up for these
sessions in advance, please visit the
signup table or call 301-475-4200, ext.
*3103.
Annual Wearin’ of the
Green Bash at O’Garvey
For the luck of the Irish, join us at
our Annual St. Patrick’s Day bash at the
Garvey Senior Activity Center on Fri-
day, March 16 at 12 p.m.! Enjoy a tradi-
tional meal of Shepherd’s Pie, Irish Soda
Bread, steamed cabbage and a yummy
dessert. Irish tunes to be performed by
John Pomerville, singer of traditional
Irish pub tunes. Cost for lunch is by
donation for those ages 60 and above
and $6 for those under the age of 60. To
make reservations, call 301-475-4200,
ext. *1050. Remember to wear your
lucky green!
New! Book Bites
St. Mary’s County Library will hold
a new program, Book Bites at Elements
Eatery & Mixology (46580 Expedition
Drive, Lexington Park) on the 3rd Mon-
day in March, April and May (March
19, April 16 and May 21) from 6 to 7:30
p.m. Grab a bite and gab about books!
Join us for a relaxed conversation about
what you’ve been reading. Share what
you loved (or loathed) about the last book
The County Times
Reader’s Theater Luncheon
The Garvey Senior Activity Center
will have The Reader’s Theater here on
Wednesday, March 21 at 12 p.m. You’ll
laugh long and loud when our Readers
Theater presents two comedies that can
only be described as March Madness!
“Snow White and her Seven Merry
Men” is a new look at an old tale sure
to make you chuckle and to rethink the
original. Hilarity is served up during
“The Rehearsal,” a behind-the-scenes
look at what goes on in theater when
you have a director and a group of ac-
tors who may not be quite as good at
their craft as they think they are. Join
us for a performance before lunch and
then one after the meal. The meal for the
day is turkey & swiss cheese sandwich
on whole wheat bread, lettuce & toma-
to slices, carrot/pineapple slaw, pears,
navy bean soup and crackers. Cost for
lunch is by donation for those ages 60
and above and $6 for those under the age
of 60. To make reservations, call 301-
475-4200, ext. *1050.
Maryland Day Bingo
Can’t get enough of that yellow, red,
and black flag? Need more spice in
your life; like Old Bay? Come to Mary-
land Day bingo and celebrate all things
Maryland at the Northern Senior Activ-
ity Center on Friday, March 23, from 10-
11 a.m. Prizes will follow the theme of
Maryland, flag colors, and nautical. The
cost is $3 and is due at sign up. To sign
up and pay for this program in advance,
please visit the front desk. For more in-
formation call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
We will also be raffling off our Mary-
land Day basket. Tickets will be one for
$1 or seven for $5. Why seven for $5?
Because Maryland is the 7th state in the
United States.
you read, gather new recommendations
from the rest of the group, and enjoy the
company of fellow bibliophiles. Visit
elements-food.com for directions and to
see menu options available for purchase.
Adults only. No registration required.
Stop Motion Workshop
Leonardtown Library will hold a Stop
Motion workshop on Tuesday, March 20
from 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Have you ever
been interested in making your own stop-
motion videos? Join us to learn all about
the process of making cool videos using
the stop-motion process, and get started
making videos using figurines and props
provided by the library! Recommended
for ages 13-18, registration required.
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
Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information
Local MD History & Stories
Love all things Southern Maryland
and want to know more about our local
history? Storyteller Joe Norris will be
sharing stories and songs about South-
ern Maryland from its founding to mod-
ern times. This presentation will be at
the Northern Senior Activity Center on
Friday, March 23, from12:30-1:30 p.m.
Learn about the people, the places, and
the events that shaped our home. Space
is limited. To sign up for this free pre-
sentation in advance, please visit the
signup table or call 301-475-4200, ext.
*3103.
National Nutrition Month
Book Discussion
National Nutrition Month® is a nu-
trition education and information cam-
paign created annually in March by
the Academy of Nutrition and Dietet-
ics. The campaign focuses attention on
the importance of making informed
food choices and developing sound
eating and physical activity habits. In
celebration of this month, the Garvey
Senior Activity Center will be offering
a special discussion group. We will be
discussing “DASH Diet Younger You:
Shed 20 Years and Pounds In Just 10
Weeks,” by Marla Heller, MS, RD, with
Donna Taggert, RD, on March 27, from
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. You will be able to
ask Donna questions during lunch. A
free book is available to all who sign up
to participate in the discussion. Sign up
and receive your book beginning Mon-
day, March 5. Read the book and come
prepared to discuss what you’ve read.
A limited number of books are avail-
able. To sign up, call 301-475-4200, ext.
*1050.
Opioid Learning Series:
Response
Lexington Park Library will hold the
sixth and final session of the Opioid
Learning Series: Response on Thursday,
March 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The ses-
sion will include a brief overview entire
Series, followed by information for com-
munity members on how to recognize
and respond to an opioid overdose. Par-
ticipants in this session will learn how
to recognize the signs and symptoms of
opioid overdose, the importance of call-
ing 9-1-1 in medical emergencies, as
well as how to administer naloxone and
care for someone until emergency help
arrives. Participants will also receive
a free rescue kit that includes naloxone
(Narcan®), a life-saving medication that
may be able to restore the breathing of
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Seated Tai Chi
The Garvey Senior Activity Center
will be offering Seated Tai Chi start-
ing Monday, March 5-April 16 at 8:30
a.m. This modified seated version of
Tai Chi for Arthritis can be enjoyed
by anyone wishing to practice Tai Chi
sitting down. People with almost any
chronic condition can learn to improve
their health and mobility. It is suitable
for people who are either unable to walk
or are required to be seated e.g. while in
flight. Medical studies confirm that Tai
Chi for Arthritis relieves pain, reduces
falls, and improves overall quality of
life. For more information or to sign up
please call, 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
History Video at Loffler
The monthly history video at the
Loffler Senior Activity Center will be
on Wednesday, March 14, at 10 a.m.
From the Secrets of Lost Empires Se-
ries, we will be showing Colosseum;
Stonehenge. Witness the uncovering of
the secrets of ancient civilizations as
NOVA journeys to two archaeological
sites where teams of experts use tradi-
tional techniques to test their hypoth-
eses. Watch a band of experts move,
raise, and cap a structure like the mys-
terious Stonehenge - armed with Stone
Age tools. 112 minutes. Free. There are
16 seats available, reserve yours by call-
ing 301-475-4200, ext. *1658 or stop by
the reception desk.
a person who has overdosed on heroin,
fentanyl, or a prescription opioid drug
like oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine,
or methadone. In partnership with the St.
Mary’s County Health Department.
Teen Opioid Learning
Series: Response
Lexington Park Library will hold a
special teen session of the Opioid Learn-
ing Series: Response on Thursday, March
22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. A special teen ses-
sion of the Opioid Learning Series where
teens will learn about peer intervention
strategies, how and when to seek help,
what to do if you see an overdose, and
more. In partnership with the St. Mary’s
County Health Department and Walden
Behavioral Health.
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CSM Robotics Team Builds on Legacy of Success

petition (VRC) In the
Zone,” is played on a
12-foot-by-12-foot field.
Two teams compete in
matches consisting of a
timed period of autono-
mous play followed by a
timed period of driver-
controlled play.
“Robots are de-
signed to stack cones
on objects called mobile
goals, and move around
the mobile goals into
zones to score points,”
Gessner said. The ob-
ject of the game is to at-
tain a higher score than
the opposing alliance by
performing these tasks
with their robots.
The CSM Founda-
tion is sponsoring the
Talons’ trip to the world
championship. Sponsor-
ships help pay for such
items as equipment,
team travel to com-
petition and outreach
events, and team shirts.
Donations may be
made through the CSM
The CSM Talons, including, from left, Paul Goldsmith, Eudora Tak and Team Captain Ed Gesser III, assisted by former Talons member George Jenkins, standing, Foundation, specifying
set up the team’s robot for the next competition at the VEX U Regional Qualifier on Feb. 9, held at CSM’s La Plata Campus. “CSM Talons Robotics”
as the designation, at
For the fifth consecutive year, the function well as a team are seen as two college teams as the team to beat,” she http://gvcmp.us/8n9y82.
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) of the Talons’ strengths. “We had mul- said. To view photos from the Talons’ qual-
Talons robotics team has qualified to tiple designs that were iterated over time To compete in the VEX U World ifying competition on Feb. 9, visit http://
compete at the VEX U World Champi- so that at the time of competition, we Championship is the annual goal for the csmphoto.zenfolio.com/2018vexcollege.
onship, the pinnacle of the university were using the best design,” Williams Talons. Drawing teams from outside of For information on the Talons, visit
level robotics competitive season. The said. the United States, including multiple http://stem.csmd.edu/events_csmrobot-
international tournament will take place “Through a subsystem-based design, ones from China and from the United icsVEX.html.
April 25-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. each team member became proficient Kingdom and Mexico, the event also
“The Talons’ consistent success is re- with a particular function of the robot,” includes teams from across the United Press Release from CSM
markable considering CSM is compet- Gesser said. “We also made use of vari- States.
ing against many four-year schools and ous 3-D printed parts to decrease weight Each year, VEX U creates a new
even graduate-level students,” said CSM and improve functionality of the robot. challenge for competitions. This year’s
Assistant Professor Ronda Jacobs, who The Talons also emphasized build qual- challenge, called “VEX Robotics Com-
is one of the team’s advisers along with ity and a robust design in their construc-

Schools Seeking $2 Million

Associate Professor Bill Luyster. tion of their robot, increasing the prob-
The Talons earned the spot when they ability of success.”
competed at the VEX U regional quali- Balazs ascribed the Talons’ success

More in County Budget

fier Feb. 9, against teams that included to three things — “The dedication of
George Mason University, Loyola Uni- all of the students; the experience of our
versity, Virginia Tech, New York In- senior students and mentors; and the
stitute of Technology, University of chemistry between our team members.”
Maryland Baltimore County, Rutgers Jacobs noted that being a member By Guy Leonard a growing burden, they represented
University and IFI, a multi-college of the Talons goes beyond showing up Staff Writer $50 million of the total $216 million
team comprised of students from sev- for the competitions and extends to be- schools budget.
eral colleges in Connecticut. The Talons ing an advocate in the community for Schools Superintendent Scott “That is an exorbitant and rising
placed second after the IFI team, giving robotics and engineering events. “The Smith requested an additional $2 cost,” Smith said, adding that county
them a finalist position that earned the team’s dedication to robotics and to sup- million in recurring funding from the and schools finance officials were
team a place at the April international porting future engineers in the region is Commissioners of St. Mary’s County encouraging generic drugs and more
competition. commendable,” Jacobs said. “The team Tuesday to cover a pay increase for economical plans.
The CSM Talons team is comprised volunteers at all the CSM-sponsored ro- all county schools employees. Commissioners, however, balked
of CSM students Team Captain Edward botics competitions for youth in the tri- Smith told commissioners the at the extra $2 million but seemed
Gesser III of Mechanicsville, Paul Gold- county area and they compete at the col- agreement with the schools unions ready to continue the discussion at
smith of St. Leonard and Eudora Tak of lege level. At the same time, they work stated that if they got the step in- the March 13 budget work session
Charlotte Hall, with a second CSM team on their robots three to five days a week crease that their health insurance where the fiscal 2019 budget would
including Team Captain Michael Balazs when not in class. payments would go up, for teachers be finalized.
of California and Cameron Williams of “Their work has built a reputation to that meant an 80/20 percentage split
Indian Head. high school students entering CSM as with teachers paying the 20 percent. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Robot design quality and the ability to the team to join and a reputation to other Smith said health care costs were
 26 Sports The County Times Thursday, March 8, 2018

St. Mary’s Men’s Lacrosse CSM Softball Team

Posts Dominant Win Building Toward Future
Three New Players Signed
to Start 2019 Season

Ross Snodderly ‘19 - Photo Credit: Bill Wood

The St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s lacrosse team tallied five goals in each
of the second and third quarters to snap their three-game skid Saturday afternoon.
St. Mary’s (2-3) notched a convincing 14-2 non-conference victory over Randolph
College (0-3) in its home-opener.

How It Happened
• The Seahawks scored the game’s first 14 goals. Sophomore midfielder Erich
Wuesthoff (Newbury Park, Calif./Newbury Park) and junior attackman Con-
nor Benhoff (Baltimore, Md./Dulaney) opened up the scoring to give the
home team a 2-0 lead in the first period.
Newly signed CSM women’s softball players are, seated from left, Skylar Clark, Kaitlyn
• Redshirt junior attackman Steve Jones (Cockeysville, Md./Loyola Blake- Culbert and Anna Klotz, with, in back, Assistant Coach Bill Hitte, Head Coach Jim Cleary, and
field) registered his first hat trick of the season in a 5-0 run to send St. Mary’s Assistant Coach Jerry Barron. Assistant Coach Danielle Watt is not pictured.
into halftime with a 7-0 advantage.
• The Seahawks added five more unanswered scores after the break as junior The College of Southern Maryland spring. Five new players were added to
attackman Max Groen (New Haven, Conn./Choate Rosemary) tallied two (CSM) signed three new players to its the roster for this season: Alyssa Case,
and senior midfielder Connor Quinn (Lusby, Md./Calverton) dished a career- women’s softball team. The three — pitcher/infielder/outfielder (Bishop Mc-
best two assists for the fourth time in his career. Skylar Clark, Kaitlyn Culbert and Anna Namara High School); Kailey Cannon,
• Quinn and junior midfielder Marshall Rhodes (Potomac, Md./Churchill) Klotz — are currently finishing out their infielder (Huntingtown High School);
picked up the team’s last two goals in the fourth quarter within a minute of senior year at local high schools and are Michaela Guy, catcher (St. Mary’s
each other. set to start classes at CSM in fall 2018 Ryken High School); Haylee McClana-
• A stingy St. Mary’s defense held Randolph scoreless for almost 51 minutes and start with the Hawks for the spring han, catcher/infielder (Patuxent High
until Kadri Hearns finally broke through at 9:03 with his fourth of the season. 2019 season. School); and Lindsey Wood, pitcher/in-
Josh Yeast doubled up the WildCats score with his second tally of the year “All three women are very strong aca- fielder (Leonardtown High School).
with less than 40 seconds to go. demically and will be great additions to Cleary returns for his seventh season
CSM as well as to our softball program,” with the Hawks and his fifth season as
Inside the Box Score said Head Coach Jim Cleary. head coach. Assistant coaches for the
• Jones paced the Seahawks in scoring with his seventh career hat trick while Clark is a pitcher coming from Cal- 2018 season are Bill Hitte, who has been
Quinn matched his career-highs in points with three and assists with two. vert High School. “Skylar is one of the with the CSM program for 15 years,
• Junior midfielder Ray LaPlaca (Owings, Md./Calverton) equaled is career- top pitchers graduating from SMAC in Danielle Watt, who played her sopho-
best of two helpers to aid in the offensive effort while junior midfielder Mi- 2018,” Cleary said. “We are excited to more year at CSM and played her last
chael Bucci (Davidsonville, Md./Severn) went 12-of-20 for a season-high of sign her and are expecting her to be a two years at Bowie State, and Jerry Bar-
12 face-off wins and scooped up a season-best seven loose balls. major part of our pitching staff for the ron, who has coached both high school
• Senior captain Conner Campbell (Berwyn, Pa./Conestoga) once again paced spring 2019 season.” and travel softball for many years.
the defense with three caused turnovers and three ground balls. In goal, ju- Culbert is a center fielder coming The Hawks finished the 2017 season
nior Ross Snodderly (Reisterstown, Md./Franklin) needed just one save in from Northern High School. “Kaitlyn is 25-13, which was their best record in the
51:21 for his second career win. a great center fielder with a lot of speed last five years. Cleary believes the 2018
• Two different WildCats found the back of the net. Matt Lindenbaum made and exceptionally good reads on balls hit season is also looking good for the team.
16 stops in 49:18 minutes of action but committed four of the team’s 22 to the outfield,” Cleary said. “She is also “We will have solid players in every po-
turnovers. a strong hitter with a lot of speed on the sition, plus players that will allow us to
base paths. We are hoping she will an- play through times when key players are
Game Stats chor our outfield.” injured,” he said.
• Shots: St. Mary’s 49, Randolph 13 Klotz plays first base and outfield at To view a gallery of photos from the
• Ground Balls: St. Mary’s 33, Randolph 15 St. Mary’s Ryken High School. “Anna is signing event, visit http://csmphoto.zen-
• Face-Off Wins: St. Mary’s 12, Randolph 8 a very good first baseman and outfielder folio.com/2018sprsoftballsign.
• Extra-Man Opportunities: St. Mary’s 2-5, Randolph 0-1 with a strong bat and speed on the base For more on women’s softball at CSM,
• Saves: St. Mary’s 2, Randolph 20 paths. We are looking forward to her visit http://athletics.csmd.edu/sports/
• Caused Turnovers: St. Mary’s 8, Randolph 3 adding to our defensive and offensive sball/index.
• Turnovers: St. Mary’s 9, Randolph 22 capabilities,” Cleary said.
• Penalties: St. Mary’s 1 for 1:00, Randolph 6 for 4:30 As the team plans for the future and  Press Release from CSM
waits for these new players, the Hawks
By Nairem Moran · nmoran@smcm.edu for SMCM also are expecting a strong season this
 F & GA M E
u n S
Thursday, March 8, 2018 The County Times Sports 27

Guess Who?
I am a singer born in California on March 18, 1979. I met my bandmates
while attending Brentwood School. We formed a band with a red-hued
color in the name and have produced many chart-topping hits. I’ve
been a singing coach on TV for several years.

CLUES ACROSS from DNA to the cytoplasm 23. “The Spanish Tragedy”
1. Unpleasant substance 48. Diego, Francisco, Anselmo playwright
5. Oil group 49. Songs to one’s lover 25. Surrounds the earth
10. One-time Yankees rookie 52. Cattle’s mammary gland 26. Paddle
sensation 55. Having ten 27. Adjusted
14. Ireland 56. Fencing sword 28. Succulent plant
15. Less easily found 60. Scarlett’s home 29. Forearm bones
16. Southeast Nigeria people 61. Hold valuables 32. Belonging to Egyptian ascetic

Kid'S Corner
17. Bridgeline Digital stock 63. Italian Seaport Apollo’s colleague
designation 64. Cain and __ 33. Type of mental illness
18. Play loudly 65. Bad places to live 34. One from Asia
19. Elegantly fashionable 66. Large, wading bird 36. 007’s creator
20. Open sore 67. Witches 37. Direct toward
22. Frozen water 68. Cover with drops 38. Pie _ __ mode
23. Sacred Islamic site
24. “Kokomo” rockers
69. Props up the head 40. Large terrier
41. Hillsides
What’s the Difference?
27. Follows sigma CLUES DOWN 43. Patriotic women (abbr.) There are four things different between Picture A and Picture B. Can you find them all?
30. Cease to exist 1. Philippine province 44. Connects words
31. Cool 2. Shallow channel 46. For each
32. Doctors’ group 3. Type of acid 47. Flower cluster
35. Less attractive 4. Cygnus’ brightest star 49. Closes a deal
37. Swiss river 5. One who buys and sells 50. Arabian desert
38. Greek sophist securities (abbr.) 51. Vaccine against poliomyelitis
39. Grandmothers 6. Ill will 52. American state
40. Afflict 7. Plant of the goosefoot family 53. Religion practiced in China
41. Russian pancake of buckwheat 8. Intellectual 54. Type of sediment
flour and yeast 9. Mineral 57. Hall of Famer Ruth
42. Actress __ Rachel Wood 10. Shiny silicate minerals 58. “Layla” singer Clapton
Answers: 1. Math problem erased 2. Boy’s shirt says “33”

43. Not bright 11. Ottoman civilian title 59. Gamble

3. Girl on left’s sweater 4. Unhappy face on chalk board

44. Western Asia peninsula
45. Baseball speedster Gordon
46. Golf score
47. Transmits genetic information
Puzzle Solutions
Last Week’s
12. What you wear when eating 61. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.)
BBQ (2 words) 62. Midway between south and
13. Soul and calypso song southwest
21. Advises

Guess Who? Adam Levine

28 Contributing Writers
“Time’s Up”
Those sure were some crazy winds
we had. I hope everyone is okay, and
didn’t suffer too much damage. We
lost four trees in the back yard, one
of which was caught just barely by
another tree. I was glad because my
workshop was in its path. The tree
still had to come down since there
was every indication that even a
slight breeze would force it down.
Yesterday, my husband and his
friend cut it down, and miraculously
it did not get the workshop though it
did wipe out the 6 foot plastic table
we had been using for my radial arm
saw during our bathroom renova-
tion. Oh well, I can get another one
of those again.
The bathroom renovation is com-
ing along with little time to spare.
Somehow we need to have every-
thing done pretty much by today
due to scheduling carpet cleaning
for tomorrow. The carpet clean-
ing then means that Mindy has to
have a bath, so she doesn’t do her
on her back wriggling happy dance
leaving musky hound smell every-
where. Mistakenly, I also started
rearranging this office at the same
time. I have file cabinets of differ-
ent sizes and types sitting between
three rooms, wishing now that I had
two tall matching cabinets instead of
four oddly matched cabinets. In ad-
dition, I also have a desire to paint
all the office furniture and kitchen
cabinets off white. The problem is
I can’t do all this before my brother
and sister-in-law get here next Mon-
day. There is just no way with all my
other obligations. Well, my brother
did say he wanted to be entertained
the whole time he is here. What
could be more entertaining than
watching (or helping) his little sister
The County Times
paint a few rooms of items.
Exactly, nothing could be
more entertaining.
I haven’t even thought
about the outside of the
house yet. There are limbs
and large sections of trees
lying everywhere. There’s
a heap near the driveway
containing our previous
bathroom. The front yard
has turned over benches,
chairs, and tables, and I re-
ally need to buy a pooper
scooper. All is well and normal here.
I almost forgot, I need to gather up
the charred remains of several exten-
sion cords near our grill that didn’t
survive a huge limb falling on them.
Apparently, the limb hit so hard it
must have sparked one live exten-
sion cord which ignited a few oth-
ers and somehow charred the front
of our grill. We still can’t figure that
out unless one of the extension cords
flipped up and burned it. Our grill
got grilled. Scary, when you think of
the propane tanks sitting under the
grill. We could have lost the house,
or at the very least melted some sid-
ing. We think we knew when it hap-
pened too. There was a real quick
and loud pop and then the TV went
out along with some other things.
Now I can see why some people
build homes with no towering trees
around them.
So, time is nearly up. I am going
to write 100 times: No new proj-
ects. That is, until after my brother
leaves to head to my other brother’s
house in Virginia. Then it is no holds
barred again. I am sure my husband
and I will find a project, what we call
our divorce projects, again. Each
time it is real iffy whether our mar-
riage will survive, but somehow we
do, and go on to start the next one. I
think the real test will be our bed-
room. It keeps getting pushed back,
but I think we can do it…know any
divorce attorneys?
To each new day’s adventure, Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas
to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
or find me on facebook
Ball-ing Again
Bryce Harper has an ingrown toenail.
The Nationals strolled camels – literally
– into spring training to “get over the
hump” in the playoffs. Seahawks QB
Russell Wilson is playing baseball with
the New York Yankees. The NFL ru-
mor is white hot. Kirk Cousins is going
everywhere. Increasingly outrageous
mock drafts are published in a reality-
is-overrated click-bait competition. The
NFL Combine is underway…which
means prospects are running around in
often unflattering attire while fans ob-
sess over cone drills, bench presses and
40-yard dash times.
Toenails. Camels. Rumors. Sports
swingers. BMI-defying men running
around in spandex. Is this sports or
some disguised version of TMZ or a
cheap reality show? The theater of the
absurd is upon us. That the circus is
flirting with actual entertainment is ei-
ther a compliment to the charade or sad
commentary on my desperate need for
a legitimate sports fix.
But not all is sports-based foolish-
ness. There’s some serious business
too. The foundation of college basket-
ball is fracturing under the pressure of
widespread scandal. But that athletes
were likely paid by bad actors and that
numerous blueblood programs are im-
plicated feels more like confirmation of
long-held suspicions than a revelation.
And then there’s this horrible news: for-
mer Buffalo Bills QB Jim Kelly’s jaw
cancer has returned – an absolute gut
punch. Hard to find words or to under-
stand this latest challenge, given what
Kelly and his family have already en-
dured. Needless to say…#KellyStrong.
I’m gathering myself here. The un-
characteristic melancholy of recent
“Views” resulted in friends encour-
aging more positive takes. So here it
goes. I’m imagining happy times in the
bleachers. My team is winning. My
pal just returned from the concession
stand with nachos drenched in that ir-
resistible and artery-clogging “cheese”
sauce. The dude behind me bought two
beers and, in a pay-it-forward moment,
handed me one. Angels walk among
us. The only thing better than beer is
free beer.
Now I’m feeling good. If positive is
what you want, positive is what you’ll
get. Let’s ride…
A basketball player returned to the
court recently. He had been out for a
couple weeks nursing a knee injury.
His absence was barely noticed and
Thursday, March 8, 2018
news of his return was mostly crowded
out by those aforementioned “stories.”
The lack of buzz was unprecedented
and refreshing. The player deserved it,
because the player is Lonzo Ball.
Lonzo’s father, LaVar Ball, is an over-
the-top, Big Baller branded, 24/7 reality
show. Whatever insecurities and inad-
equacies LaVar retains from his own
life (and they appear prodigious) he has
sworn to overcome through his three
talented sons. And so, cursed as the old-
est, Lonzo’s journey from hyped high
school prodigy, to the freshman face of
UCLA basketball, to rookie point guard
of the Los Angeles Lakers has been dis-
turbingly burdened by LaVar’s endless
meddling and outrageous expectations.
But Lonzo’s quiet/LaVar-less return
to the court may indicate a respite. Af-
ter yanking Lonzo’s younger brothers
LiAngelo and LaMelo out of college
and high school, respectively, LaVar’s
been detained in Lithuania while he
micromanages his two youngest sons’
transition to European professional bas-
ketball. Now that’s doing big brother a
serious solid.
Potential guilty conscience aside, a
distracted LaVar will hopefully offer
Lonzo, a quiet, polar-opposite person-
ality from his father, a chance to just
play basketball. And what a talent he
appears to be. The NBA’s narrative is
dominated by high-flying dunks and
prolific scorers; Lonzo is neither. He is
instead a Jason Kidd clone - a selfless,
pass first/score-only-when-necessary,
masterful ball distributer. Lonzo has
uncanny court vision and a feel for
timing and space. He is one of those
rare intergalactic talents beamed to
Earth every so often to remind us of
how beautiful the game of basketball
can be when unrefined isolation is re-
placed with a passing maestro and ball
movement.
That Lonzo might finally be escap-
ing his father’s obnoxious shadow is
certainly cause for optimism, for there’s
a much more authentic and substantive
spokesman dying to speak on the young
man’s behalf: his game.
So hip hip hooray, a cheese-soaked
nacho and a swig of free beer to Lon-
zo…and any moment when a young
talent comes of age and outraces the
expectations of others.
Send comments to
RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
Thursday, March 8, 2018 The County Times Letters to the Editor 29

Thank You for Toy and Cash Drive

To the Editor:
The Red Knights Motorcycle Club Maryland
Chapter 4 would like to thank all who help support
their “Toy and Cash Drive” for the 7th year. It was
an incredible success and it was only possible be-
cause of you. Special Thanks goes to Kmart (Prince
Frederick), Mission BBQ (Lexington Park) and Bay
District V.F.D. and our other Red Knights Members.
This cause brought members from N.J., N.Y., and
donations from around the world. As in the past 7
years, Kmart has always worked with us and given
us the Best of the Best. The dedication that the staff
has shown over the years is remarkable. Mission
BBQ was so generous that they provided lunch with
all the fixins’ for 100 riders that day. Bay District
V.F.D. opened their doors and let us have the run of
the “Big House”. Also, all the members of the com-
munity who showed up for a wonderful ride through
beautiful Southern Maryland.
The Red Knights have worked with Calvert and St.
Mary’s Social Services Departments for the past 7
years. The Red Knights are given list with ages, siz-
es, and wants of the children. Every Child receives a
stocking filled with goodies including tooth brush,
tooth paste and sweets. Every Child also receives a
hat, glove and scarf set. Then, the Red Knights shop
to get the children what they want for Christmas. We
work very hard to get the children what they want.
Like the year, a child wanted a box fan. Yes, our
President went to Sneade’s, explained the situation
and was promptly escorted to the backroom where
the summer stock was, and got the fan. And the child
who asked for his own set of towels- Yes, he got
towels with his initials on them! We have had chil-
dren ask for body wash, shampoo and other hygiene
items. The reason I am sharing this with us is so you
will know that you ARE making a difference in our
own community. These are children who are in the
system thru no fault of their own. Situations have put
them when they are however we can always make
sure they know that they are loved and cared for.
In the future, if you want to make a difference
in your own community, please remember the Red
Knights International Firefighter’s Club Maryland
Chapter 4. We are 501 C3 organization. You can find
us on Facebook or mail to R.K.M.C. MD. 4, P.O.
Box 442, Hughesville, MD. 20637.
Again, Thanks to all and we are looking forward
to this year’s event!!
Julie Ann Gadway
Huntingtown, MD

Debate Continues Over Valley Lee Fire Department

To the Editor:
On Feb 22, 2018, SDVFDRS held a public forum
to discuss and present the requested Fire/EMS Tax
Rate increase request for FY 2019 and beyond. This
proposed tax rate increase is a 29% hike for the 2nd
district and a 40% hike for those in the 9th districts.
The forum revealed several concerns and a lot of
remaining questions regarding the true need of this
tax hike.
The one of the most telling details revealed during
the public forum was the apparent lack of available
funding even with a tax rate increase. Right now, the
published SDVFDRS estimated cost is $8.0 million.
A clear and concise plan to obtain additional fund-
ing was not provided. The majority of the future
money required was based on upcoming requests to
other organizations including government and com-
mercial sources for loans. There was not a “Plan B”
provided if any one of those sources of money did
not come through.
Another concern was the true cost of the building
at this concept plan phase. Based on the information
provided, A&E cost estimates were based on the av-
erage of the square foot cost. It is estimated to be
somewhere between $275 and $325 per square foot
using 2018 construction dollars. Based on a 28,000
fire station the minimal expense could be $9.3 mil-
lion or even higher. A few community citizens with
construction experience indicated the construction
cost could actually exceed $10 million. That cost is
BEFORE the interest loan payments are added up.
One of the controversial matters discussed was
SDVFDRS informing the community that they are
operating at a deficit and have been for 5 years. The
community pointed out their audits from FY 2014
through 2017 do not indicate that but actually shows
an increase in the funds available to the tune of $1.5
million in the last 3 years. So, is SDVFDRS accurate
and the Certified Public Accountants wrong?
SDVFDRS finally admitted that the publically
stated community donation of $700,000 was actu-
ally an internal Board of Directors transfer of funds.
With that knowledge and putting it with “operat-
ing under deficits for the last five years”, makes one
wonder if this is really a revenue problem as opposed
to a fiscal responsibility and management problem.
Once citizen even provided county based numbers
on fire tax revenues obtained by SDVFDRS since
their last tax rate increase. According to that citizen,
SDVFDRS is receiving 92.9% more in revenue to-
day than in the year 2000. This is WITHOUT a tax
rate increase.
Unfortunately, the public forum ended with more
unanswered questions. It is quite clear the planning
for this has not been very thorough and it gives the
appearance that the new station is actually just a
“wish list item” for a few members of SDVFDRS
leadership, as opposed to a fact based and sound
business plan. They will almost double the square
footage they operate and maintain. So, has this com-
munity grown so much that the foot print required
to support emergency responses has also doubled?
Lastly and a slightly different subject, reporting
has indicated that our environmental taxes are go-
ing up this upcoming tax year. What other taxes are
going up? We are willing to bet your medical insur-
ance costs are going up too. The issue of fighting the
tax rate increase is not about a lack of support for
the volunteers, it is about affordability, justification
of need and to ensure the fixed income families of
our districts do not have financial burdens placed on
them because of a wish list by a few greedy people
on the SDVFDRS Board of Directors.
Ron Verbos
Leonardtown, MD

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Application Fee Waived!
Purchase a new home and
pay NO LOT RENT until April 1st, 2018! The intersection of Poplar Ridge Road
and Hillside Drive, Lexington Park, MD
Office at St. Clements Crossing

The intersection of Suburban

to all who close and Route 246, Lexington Park, MD
on a NEW home Office at St. Clements Crossing
by March 31st, 2018

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*Offer applies to new Bayshore owned homes only. Other conditions may apply. OFFER EXPIRES March 31, 2018.
PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMUNITY OFFICE SALES STAFF TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOMES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.