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Veterans Clinic Plan

Up For Review
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The plan to build the new communi-
ty-based outpatient clinic in Charlotte
Hall to serve the region’s veterans is set
for review this month by the St. Mary’s
County’s planning agency.
The developer of the project, FD
Stonewater Development I, LLC of Ar-
lington, Va., submitted their proposal
for review by the county’s Technical
Evaluation Committee (TEC) on May 2.
The project is proposed for a 7.96-acre
site across from and just north of the
current Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.
The new veterans clinic is proposed to
be 24,000 square feet in size.
Local elected officials were encour-
aged by the latest step in the process to
construct the long-awaited facility but
one problem remained; the actual con-
tract award for the building has yet to be
granted.
“It’s ready to go,” said St. Mary’s
County Commissioner President Randy
Guy. “I’m very excited about it.”
Guy said he received a brief from the
staff of the Veterans Regional Adviso-
ry Committee, part of the Tri-County
Council, on Monday about the progress
of the clinic.
“We we’re told it would come through
by the end of the month,” Guy said.
Tri-County Council officials have said
the contract award for the new clinic was
nearly completed since February.
“I’m frustrated by it, too,” Guy said.
The clinic currently in use is located
at the veterans home but is surplus space
and has been deemed aged and inade-
quate for the needs of regional veterans;
local, state and federal officials have
tried to have the new facility built for the
better part of a decade.
A satellite veterans clinic has been
approved for the Lexington Park area,
though, to take up residence in the East
Run medical facility just across from
Great Mills High School on Great Mills
Road.
Though much smaller in size than the
Charlotte Hall facility, the Lexington
Park site will be closely situated to serve
the veteran community, local officials
have said.
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Is a Bay Crossing in Southern Maryland’s Future?

By Dick Myers
Editor
Staff members of the Maryland Trans-
portation Authority (MDTA) made a
foray May 8 into what could be consid-
ered enemy territory. Normally Southern
Maryland likes to see visits from state
officials, particularly when they come
bringing money. But, this time the sub-
ject was something that doesn’t sit very
well with most area residents – a sec-
ond Chesapeake Bay crossing in their
backyard.
The state agency that owns and oper-
ates (with toll revenue) the existing bay
bridge is embarking on a study of the need
for a second crossing, and everything is
on the table as to where that would be if it
is determined a second bridge is needed,
including in Southern Maryland.
At the initial stage of what is being
called Tier 1 of a two-phase study, the
agency is conducting public meetings
around the state. There are no formal
presentations at the meetings. Instead
maps of the length of the Bay are spread
around the room that show features like
transportation networks and natural re-
sources. But, there are no maps showing
any alternate routes – the state officials
say they haven’t gotten that far along.
Attendees approach the maps and ask
questions of the agency representatives
and before they leave they are encour-
aged to fill out forms with contact infor-
mation. The questionnaire does not ask
whether the attendees like the idea of a
second bridge in their area. And one op-
tion that remains on the table is doing
nothing.
President of the Calvert County Board
of County Commissioners Evan Slaugh-
enhoupt, Jr has an opinion. Standing in
the middle of a room at Calvert High
School in Prince Frederick, the meeting
venue, the commissioner said he had not
run into anybody who favoured a second
Bay crossing in Calvert.
“It would totally destroy the county,”
he said bluntly.
The commissioner boards of both Cal-
vert and St. Mary’s have sent letters in
opposition. The St. Mary’s letter signed
by Commissioner President Randy Guy
said, “St. Mary’s County is home to the
Patuxent River Naval Air Station and a
bridge in our region could jeopardize the
valuable mission of the base and the com-
munity that supports it.”
The Calvert letter, signed by all of the
commissioners, said, “As you may know,
Calvert County has worked hard to retain
our rural character. Adding a Bay Bridge
Crossing, we believe, would have a detri-
mental impact on our ability to keep any
sense of rural character intact.”
Slaughenhoupt told The County Times
that an earlier Bay crossing study had
shown the preferred location to be some-
where in northern Maryland. And he
added, there is enough space between the
existing two spans to add a third one for
additional traffic.
The meeting at Calvert High School
was well-attended. It was one of six
around the state this month, with the
others in Arnold, Chestertown, Middle
River, Cambridge and Wye Mills.
Seen at the Calvert High School meet-
ing were Gretchen Hartman, who is
Gov. Hogan’s Southern Maryland rep-
resentative and a St. Mary’s County
resident, Calvert County Planning Com-
mission member Robert Reed and the
county’s Long-Range Planner Jenny
Plumer-Welker
While most local residents do oppose
a crossing from Southern Maryland be-
cause of the traffic, it would generate for
the region, The County Times did talk to
one St. Mary’s County resident who fa-
voured it but asked not to be identified. He
said he travels frequently to Ocean City
and it would be convenient for him. He
added he thought it would be an econom-
ic benefit to Southern Maryland, adding
businesses to service the travellers.
According to the Maryland Transpor-
tation Authority special website for the
Bay Crossing Study, “This study will
include scoping; purpose and need de-
velopment; corridor alternative analysis
and screening; traffic and environmental
analyses; and public and agency involve-
ment. The study is expected to be com-
pleted in December 2020.”
The website stated the purpose of
the study; “Tier 1 NEPA (Bay Cross-
ing Study) is a National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) study that will result
in the identification of a preferred corri-
dor alternative to address congestion at
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and evalua-
tion of its financial feasibility. The Bay
Crossing Study will evaluate current and
future traffic demand across the Chesa-
peake Bay.”
A committee is working with MDTA
staff on the study. Calvert County Direc-
tor of Planning Mark Willis is a member
of the commute.
The MDTA owns, finances, oper-
ates, and maintains the William Preston
Lane, Jr. Memorial (Bay) Bridge and is
conducting the $5 million Bay Crossing
Study.
Residents can express their feelings
about the study through the website:
https://www.baycrossingstudy.com/
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6 Local News The County Times
Celebrating
National
Hospital Week
May 6–12, 2018
A hospital is more than a place where
people go to heal — it is a part of the
community that fosters health and
represents hope. From providing
treatment and comfort to the sick,
to welcoming new lives into the world,
hospitals are central to a healthy and
optimistic community.
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Deputy Honored
with Medal for Valor
Sheriff Timothy Cameron awards Dfc. Blaine Gaskill for valor at Law Enforcement
Appreciation Day. Photo by Ceandra Scott.
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Dfc. Blaine Gaskill, the St. Mary’s
sheriff’s deputy whose quick and ag-
gressive response brought an end to the
shooting at Great Mills High School
March 20, was honored Tuesday for his
courage under the worst conditions.
When 17-year-old Austin Wyatt Rol-
lins entered Great Mills High School on
that rain-soaked morning to end the life
Jaelynn Willey, 16, Gaskill ran to the
sound of the shooter’s pistol and in sec-
onds confronted him.
Gaskill fired one round from his
weapon just as Rollins had turned his
gun on himself and fired, ending the
bloodshed.
Also wounded was a 14-year-old male
student, hit in the leg by Rollins’ bullet.
For his response that day Gaskill also
received a citation and personal letter
from Gov. Larry Hogan and recognition
from the Commissioners of St. Mary’s
County.
Gaskill, a husband and father of three,
continues to serve as the school resource
officer at Great Mills High School near-
ly two months after that fateful day.
His name has become known interna-
tionally but he tries to eschew all the at-
tention that has come his way.
Thursday, May 10, 2018
“I’m not a big fan of it,” Gaskill said
with a quick smile about the continued
focus on him.
He continues to focus on his work and
praises the students and staff at Great
Mills high for supporting him.
“All of the support people give me is
really nice,” Gaskill told The County
Times. “All of them have really come
together for each other.”
The shooting incident has made him
more aware of his surroundings in its
aftermath, he said, and appreciative of
life in general.
“It makes me appreciate the day bet-
ter,” Gaskill said. “I’m more alert.”
Starting off his career with the sher-
iff’s office in the corrections division,
Gaskill went on to become a patrol
deputy and member of the agency’s elite
Emergency Services Team, of which he
is still a member today.
As the end of the school year ap-
proaches, Gaskill said he is preparing
for DARE Camp to teach young people
about the dangers of drugs.
He said he’s happy to serve with the
sheriff’s office.
“I’m not going anywhere soon, hope-
fully,” Gaskill said.
guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Chamber Honors Four Businesses at

Annual Showcase
Beacon Award (for businesses with 15 or fewer
employees) – eTrepid, Inc.
Founded in 2010 with just two employees, it has
grown to be one of the area’s largest Managed IT ser-
vice providers. Owner Tom Blandford accepted the
award. He said, “Small business owners are fearful of
something they don’t understand.” He said his com-
pany’s goal is to guide them through that maze. He
noted that eTrepid meant “without tear.”
Lighthouse Award (for larger businesses) –
McKay’s Fresh Foods and Pharmacy
Founded in 1946 by James Manning and Marilyn
Chamber awardees, (l to r) Tomas F. McKay, David McKay and
Cherry Price of McKay’s Fresh Foods and Pharmacy, Kera
McKay, the company has grown to have more than
Cherrey of Chesapeake Staging & Interiors, Inc, Tom Blandford 200 employees and is currently building a brand new
of eTrepid, and Jason Burroughs, John MacDonald, and store in Charlotte Hall. They also, in 2012, rebranded
Joseph Drury of Olde Town Pub. one of their aging locations on Leonardtown Holly-
wood Road into the unique McKay’s Market and Café.
By Dick Myers The McKay’s children, David and Thomas F, McKay
Editor and Cherry Price, accepted the award. Thomas McKay
credited their employees, known as associates for their
The St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce be- success over the years. “That relationship between
stowed awards on four “outstanding” businesses May those associates and our customers is what has carried
9 as part of its annual Business Showcase at the South- us for 7 years,” Thomas McKay said.
ern Maryland Higher Education Center. The awards
are for smaller and larger businesses, an emerging Emerging Business Award – Chesapeake Staging
business and for one that does exceptional community & Interiors, Inc.
service.
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Founded in 2015 by Kera Cherrey, the business does
staging and interior design for the real estate commu-
nity and the general public. She partnered with her fu-
ture husband Eric Beasley of Clarkwater Construction
to offer expanded services. “We have to be consistent;
we have to, to give this award justice,” Cherrey said.
Community Service Award – Olde Town Pub
Owners Jon MacDonald, Jason Burroughs and Jo-
seph Drury all grew up in the county and have a his-
tory of giving back. They annually support Hospice,
Ducks Unlimited, the Leonardtown Library, local fire
departments and rescue squads, Chopticon, Leonard-
town and St. Mary’s Ryken high schools and numer-
ous elementary schools. MacDonald, noting the recent
tragedy at Great Mills High School, said, “Together we
are a community. We have to help each other out.”
Chamber President Pat Mudd of Mudd Engineering
LLC served as MC for the awards luncheon. He noted
that the majority of the chamber’s members are small
businesses.
The annual Business Showcase, which filled the
halls of the Southern Maryland Higher Education Cen-
ter, followed the luncheon.
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Groundbreaking for New Leonardtown Library
and Garvey Senior Activity Center Planned
Photo courtesy of St. Mary’s County Government. An artist’s rendering of the new library/
senior center.
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s
County invite the public to a ground-
breaking ceremony for the new Leon-
ardtown Library and Garvey Senior
Activity Center on Tuesday, May 15, at
9 a.m.
The ceremony will kick off construc-
tion of the long planned replacement for
The County Times
the Leonardtown Library and Garvey
Senior Activity Center. The combined
$19.9 million, 45,507 Square Foot facil-
ity will include additional public library
space, reader/computer seating, comput-
er training room and quiet rooms for li-
brary patrons. Those using the new Gar-
vey Senior Activity Center will enjoy
upgraded strength training, increased
space for aerobic exercise-type activi-
ties, an enlarged dining area and pickle
ball courts.
“The Commissioners of St. Mary’s
County are extremely pleased to get this
long-awaited project off the ground,”
said Commissioner President Randy
Guy. “We are appreciative of the con-
tinued efforts of Garvey Senior Activ-
ity Center Council, Inc. and Friends of
the Library. Without them we would not
have arrived at the point of breaking
ground on this new facility.”
Those wishing to attend are asked
to park near the Potomac Building, lo-
cated at 23115 Leonard Hall Drive at the
Governmental Center in Leonardtown.
Shuttle service will be available to the
build site off Leonard’s Grant Parkway.
Shuttles will be available from 8 - 9 a.m.
with return service available between
10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Parking will not be
available at the build site.
“The new Leonardtown Library will
be spacious, light, and beautiful,” said
Michael Blackwell, Director of St.
Mary’s County Library. “We look for-
ward to celebrating the groundbreaking
Thursday, May 10, 2018
of this great enhancement to library ser-
vice in our county.”
“The new Garvey Senior Activity
Center will be a place to enjoy many
kinds of activities, including exercise
classes, crafts, painting, and pickleball,”
said Lori Jennings-Harris, Director of
the Department of Aging & Human Ser-
vices. “We will also have a state of the
art kitchen facility and room to accom-
modate at least 100 guests in the dining
area. We are excited about the ground-
breaking, of the things to come and col-
laboration with the library!”
Space for the event is limited. Please
RSVP to Sarah Miller at sarah.miller@
stmarysmd.com or call 301-475-4200,
ext. *1073. Seating and bottled water
will be available. Immediately following
the groundbreaking ceremony, guests
can join Grimm & Parker, architects for
the project, at the Leonardtown Library
for a 3D tour of the new Library and Se-
nior Activity Center.
St. Mary’s County PIO
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Attempted Murder, Kidnapping Mechanicsville Man Pleads

Defendant Faces June Trial Guilty in Calvert Murder
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A Suitland man facing 29 felony
counts stemming from an alleged two-
day crime spree in St. Mary’s last year
has a trial date set for June 5.
William Edward Johnson III is ac-
cused of first-and-second-degree at-
tempted murder in connection with an
attempted vehicle theft at a Lexington
Park car lot Nov. 4 and armed robbery,
kidnapping and carjacking from an inci-
dent just the following day.
Johnson is currently incarcerated
at the county’s adult detention center
awaiting trial.
In the first incident the defendant is
accused of nearly beating a car lot atten-
dant to death who confronted Johnson
and an unknown accomplice.
An application for a statement of
charges filed by Det. Melissa Hulse
states that at about 1a.m. Nov. 4 the vic-
tim Thomas Cartner observed two Af-
rican American subjects trying to gain
entry to a vehicle on the property of Me-
dinah Auto Sales on Three Notch Road;
Cartner was staying at a trailer on the lot
that morning.
When Cartner yelled at the two sus-
pects to leave, one of them confronted
him and began to strike him with an
unknown object between eight and 15
times; when Cartner fell to his knees the
suspect robbed him of his wallet, bank
debit card and a cell phone.
The suspect, later identified as John-
son, fled the scene.
The following day a victim reported
being carjacked and robbed in the vi-
cinity of Westbury Drive and Carmen
Woods Drive in Lexington Park.
The victim, Matthew Wentz, reported
being approached by a man who needed
assistance jump starting his vehicle, but
the suspect, later identified as Johnson
entered the Wentz’s vehicle and put a
gun to his head and threatened to shoot
him if he did not drive him to an aban-
doned path off of Card Road.
Johnson is alleged to have marched
the victim into the woods at gunpoint
and robbed him of money, his cell phone
and wallet; Johnson then is alleged to
have stolen the victim’s vehicle and then
driven off.
Police determined that Johnson then
went back to the disabled vehicle where
he picked up an older female who had
been with him and left in the stolen car.
Johnson also faces charges of first-
and-second-degree assault, use of a fire-
arm in the commission of a felony and
illegally possessing a firearm.
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
James Harley, 39,
pleaded guilty last week
in Calvert County Cir-
cuit Court to the shoot-
ing death of his wife
Harley
Tanya Harley, avoiding
the possibility of a life sentence without
parole.
Harley killed his wife in late April of
last year with three shots from a hand-
gun; a neighbor who lived in the same
Rawhide Drive neighborhood as Tanya
Harley noticed their son walking around
Chesapeake Ranch Estates in a con-
fused state the day of the murder.
When the neighbor took the boy back
to his mother’s home he found her dead
body. The ensuing investigation quickly
targeted James Harley, based on reports
of arguments heard the day of the killing
by various witnesses between the Har-
leys over a cellphone.
Calvert sheriff’s deputies were able
to track Harley’s cell phone movements
but he eventually turned himself in to
law officers in St. Mary’s County.
Court records show that the Harley’s
marriage was filled with strife and a
wife in fear for her life.
In the year’s worth of investigation
leading up to Harley’s murder plea,
prosecutors had filed motions to enter
into evidence prior bad acts on the part
of the defendant.
Court records show a record of do-
mestic violence “including previous as-
saults, numerous prior threats to kill and
harm the victim” as well as incidents of
stalking and harassment leading up to
the death of the victim.
The prosecution alleged that the de-
fendant’s infidelity was the source of
strife in the relationship; the victim
had filed for protective orders between
November and December of 2016 in
which she described her estranged hus-
band tracking her movements while on
the road and tailgating her to the point
where he allegedly tried to run her off
the road.
Aside from constant harassing calls
and texts from the defendant, she al-
leged her estranged husband had used
their children to track her whereabouts
and her activities.
Witness reports show that Tanya Har-
ley believed she would be the target of a
lethal assault.
“In the days leading up to her death,
the victim expressed to others her fear
[James Harley] was going to kill her,”
court records read.
James Harley’s sentencing hearing is
set for August.
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Fatal Motor
Vehicle Collision
On Sunday, May 6, 2018 at ap-
proximately 11:00pm, Troopers from
the Leonardtown Barrack responded
to the area of MD Rt. 234 (Budds
Creek Road) and Pin Cushion Road,
Leonardtown, Maryland for a report-
ed serious motor vehicle collision.
As a result of the collision, a male
operator was pronounced deceased
at the scene.
Upon arrival, Tpr. M. Posch and
Cpl. E. Krenik discovered two ve-
hicles involved in the accident with
severe damage from a head on col-
lision and one vehicle was engulfed
in fire with the driver trapped inside.
A preliminary investigation con-
ducted by Troopers from the Leon-
ardtown Barrack, with the assistance
of the Maryland State Police South-
ern Region Crash Unit, indicates
a 2017 Chevrolet Trax operated by
William Lucas of Washington, DC
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(68 years old) was traveling east on
Rt. 234 and attempted to pass two
vehicles. While passing, the Chev-
rolet crossed into the westbound lane
and into the path of a 2017 Mitsubi-
shi Outlander operated by Ashley
Williams of Mechanicsville, MD (22
years old), striking it head on.
Ms. Williams was transported
to Washington Hospital Center by
Maryland State Police Helicopter
Trooper 7 with serious injuries. Mr.
Lucas was pronounced deceased on
the scene.
Anyone who may have witnessed
this collision is asked to contact the
Maryland State Police Leonard-
town Barrack Duty Officer at (301)
475-8955. The investigation is con-
tinuing and is being investigated by
Trooper First Class W. Scarlett and
Trooper M. Posch. (18-MSP-019206)
 12 In Our Community The County Times Thursday, May 10, 2018

New Mother Reflects on Starting a Family

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
After five years of marriage
Rachel Ali and her husband
Isaac Ali enjoyed being able to
pack up and go on trips when-
ever they wanted; the life of
a married couple was sweet
and they had their daily lives
planned out.
Things changed when their
little daughter Ameila Grace
was born just over a year ago.
As Mother’s Day approaches,
Rachel told The County Times
that being a mother was much
different from what she had
thought – and planned it – to be.
“It’s definitely the most re-
warding thing I’ve ever done
but it’s also the most challeng-
ing thing I’ve ever done,” she
said. “I’m a planner by nature
and I read every-
thing I could on hav-
ing a baby.
“But I found out
you can’t understand
it until you’re actu-
Rachel Ali and her daugther Amelia Grace. ally a mother.”
Perhaps the thing that im-
pressed her the most about be-
ing a new mother was the love
she developed for her daughter,
quite distinct from the kind she
had for her husband.
“It’s a different love… for this
tiny little human that I carried
for nine months,” Rachel said.
“It’s so cute watching her de-
velop and grow.”
Her daughter takes the ne-
cessity to plan things out even
greater.
“Before we could just pack up
and go on trips,” she said. “Now
we have to plan way ahead.”
Packing her daughter’s stroll-
er and toys for a trip are just the
beginning.
Spending the first months
with her daughter on maternity
leave brought her so close to
Amelia that she found it hard to
pull herself away.
“I knew the day was coming”
when she would go back to her
job at SAIC as a contract sup-
port specialist. “It was really
hard.
“I think I cried the first day
back to work.”
Perhaps the thing she likes
best about her daughter is her
quiet composure and will-
ingness to go places with her
parents.
“She never really was a crier
and she usually sleeps through
the night,” Rachel said. “We go
on shopping trips a lot and she
doesn’t mind coming along.
“She really is a joy to be
around.”
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The Chesapeake Swingband, along
1st for our “Where’s
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with a special appearance by a Leon-
ardtown Dance Flash Mob, brought the
Hunt with great prizes and the continua-
tion of the First Friday Music Series fea-
0
audience to their feet on a beautiful First turing C. Bass & the Rockfish, followed
Friday evening in Leonardtown’s Arts by the SoMar Drummers. Be sure to
& Entertainment District. People of all check the “Leonardtown First Fridays”
ages gathered to the tunes of a golden Facebook page or www.firstfridaysleon-
era as they jitterbugged, waltzed, and ardtown.com for details.
swayed on Washington Street. Local A special note of appreciation to our
multi-media artist Taryn Brown led an Platinum Level Sponsors (Marrick
electric show of dazzling choreography Homes, Quality Built Homes, Win-
combined with high energy moves as egardner Motor Company) whose gen-
her Flash Mob, sponsored by St. Mary’s erous support makes these community
County Arts Council, made an exciting activities possible. Also a big thank you
debut at The Square. The SoMar Drum- to the volunteers who work hard to plan
mers concluded the evening with a jam and produce these events. We look for-
session of percussion and rhythm under- ward to seeing everyone back on June
neath the stars and moonlight. 1st!
From 5 to 8 p.m, local art galleries
held Opening Receptions for their new Press Release from
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It’s Spring Time

“Let’s Play in the Yard” Farmers’ Market Guide
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Choose from Candytuft, Dianthus, to view now on the SMADC website at be released in late May. Free copies
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County Times St. Mary’s County ● Calvert County
A Special
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Home &
Garden
 Fast-growing Vegetables for the Impatient Gardener
16
Stepping outdoors and picking a
freshly grown vegetable is a joy for
many homeowners who like to garden.
Growing vegetables at home offers
many benefits. In addition to providing
a worthwhile hobby that can increase
your physical activity, having control
over your own produce can reduce ex-
posure to a number of chemical pes-
ticides and fertilizers. This translates
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money on often costly produce, all
the while reducing gardeners’ carbon
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vest can try the patience of those ac- quickly it
customed to satisfying their needs on grows. The
a moment’s notice. This is especially green has
true for young gardeners who have been grow-
grown up in a society that increasingly ing in popu-
provides immediate gratification. larity as a
While tomatoes, peppers and wa- salad starter
termelons require long growing sea- or vegetable
sons, many other fruits and vegetables side dish.
grow much faster. This offers plenty Simply cut
of bounty in a short time for those who the leaves
may have gotten a later start on their when they
gardens or simply don’t have the pa- are large
tience to wait on the more time-con- enough and
suming growers. as needed
• Arugula: Some people call aru- for reci-
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fast-g row-
ing greens
i n cl u d e ant across many gardening zones,
kale, chard mustard greens and
watercress.
• Radishes: Radishes are typically
they’re handy and easy-to-grow
even as the weather cools.
• Squash: Don’t mistake the squash
ready for harvest about one month
after planting, making them among
in the garden for cucumber. Both
look similar but green squash, or
the fastest-growing vegetables zucchini, can be much more ver-
around. satile. Zucchini can be grilled,
• Snap beans: Beans can be steamed, baked, sautéed, stuffed, fried, and
added to salads or eaten raw with even turned into noodles.
dips. They’re often a summer sta- • Green onions: To add fresh flavor
ple. Some of the fastest producers to foods, green onions (scallions)
We also do
heating and
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are ready to harvest in about 50
days.
• Turnips: Both the roots and the
leaves of turnips can be eaten, and
grow much more quickly than it
takes onion bulbs to mature.
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Thursday, May 10, 2018
After a few months of chilly tem-
peratures, come spring, many home-
owners are eager to throw open their
windows and doors and breathe new
life into their homes. Simple changes
made now — even before the weather
begins to warm up — can improve in-
terior spaces and brighten the atmo-
sphere of a home.
• Go plant shopping. Research from
NASA suggests adding at least one
plant in your home per 100 square
ask
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feet is efficient enough to clean air.
Fresh foliage also makes a home
feel warm and inviting. Water-
ing and misting plants introduces
moisture into indoor air, which can
make rooms overcome with dry air
from heating systems feel comfort-
able. Just be sure to avoid overwa-
tering plants, which can lead to
mold growth.
• Swap out throw pillows. Accent
pillows on beds and sofas are quick
and inexpensive your home. Also, it’s easy to track
ways to add new in dirt and other materials on your
bursts of color to shoes that become imbedded in
rooms. You may be carpeting. At least once a year, rent
able to make over a or enlist the surfaces of carpet and
room’s entire color upholstery cleaners to give floors
scheme with new a thorough cleaning. You may be
pillows. Invest in surprised at how clean and fresh a
pillows that you can home looks and smells once rugs
switch with each and carpets are deep-cleaned. You
season so your de- also can make a dry carpet cleaner
cor will never look using baking soda, corn starch and
tired or dull. desired fresh herbs for fragrance.
• Clean exist- Sprinkle and then vacuum up after
ing light fixtures. a few hours.
Another way to • Color-coordinate bookshelves.
brighten the mood Group all books with similarly col-
in a home is to pe- ored covers together for an instant
riodically clean and eye-appealing look.
light fixtures to • Simmer some homemade home
make sure they are deodorizer. In a large pot, boil wa-
working effectively. ter and some scented herbs, such
Spend time dusting as rosemary, citrus rinds, vanilla,
them and cleaning or lavender. The aroma will waft
off any accumu- through the home, creating a pleas-
lated debris. If need ing scent.
be, switch out old lamp shades for • Invest in new window treatments.
newer ones that let more light shine Lightweight draperies or new
through. If inadequate lighting blinds or shades can transform the
is a problem no matter how many look of a room. Be sure to keep
lamps you have, consult with an curtains and blinds open during
electrician about installing more the day to maximize the hours of
overhead and accent lighting. sunlight.
• Give rugs and floors a deep clean- Homeowners can make some simple
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dust and other microscopic parti- and reap the benefits when the weather
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while helping homeowners conserve
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must exercise caution when using rain
barrels in their lawns and gardens. Wa-
ter collected by rain water should never
be used for drinking, cooking or bath-
ing. Pet owners should know that water
collected by rain barrels also should not
be used to bathe pets. Rain barrel lids
should also be tightly secured to pre-
vent mosquito infestations. Secure rain
Herb Garden Centerpiece
Fresh herbs can transform the flavor
of favorite recipes and add a fresh spark
to one’s palate when used during cook-
ing or as a garnish. People who may not
have the space or the inclination to cre-
ate an outdoor garden should know that
many herbs can be grown successfully
indoors. Small in size compared to out-
door gardens, indoor herb gardens can
be grown on a windowsill. Indoor herb
gardens also can be housed in decora-
tive containers, serving double-duty as
living centerpieces on kitchen or din-
ing room tables. Start by finding a con-
Thursday, May 10, 2018
barrels to also protect children and pets
from falling in. Overflow valves should
always direct water away from struc-
tures to prevent water damage to homes
or sheds. In addition, to reduce risk of
falls and injury, homeowners should
be certain that water is not directed
toward sidewalks, driveways or other
areas where foot traffic is common.
Before the arrival of winter, homeown-
ers should disconnect their rain barrels
from downspouts to prevent the forma-
tion of ice.
tainer that fits your decor. Punch holes
in the bottom, if necessary, to allow for
proper drainage. Line the bottom of the
container with gravel or perlite to help
with drainage, then top with potting
soil. Position small herb plants and fill
in with extra potting soil. Sage, thyme,
dill, and rosemary are good starters, but
any herbs will do. Add a top-dressing of
peat moss to assist with water retention
and help the plants thrive. Place the con-
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the welcoming aromas and fresh herbs
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Thursday, May 10, 2018
Activists Pushing for Fast Community Center Build
Photo by Ceandra Scott
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Though its slated construction is years away, local
community activists from groups like the NAACP and
even Walden Sierra, Inc. are pushing to have the fund-
ing for a new, 70,000 square foot community center
moved up in the county’s construction budget.
They say they are unwilling to see their idea for a
project whither away as other similar projects have done
for lack of funding or waning interest.
The project is currently in the county’s Capital Im-
provement Program, with $500,000 budgeted for design
and engineering in 2022.
Mia Bowers, one of the leading members of the cam-
paign for the community center, with a focus on bring-
ing youth into the facility, said the group wants to see
the money moved up to 2020.
“If we can get that design phase money moved to 2020
that would be a great success,” Bowers told The County
Times.
The sooner the project could begin, she said, the
greater chance it would have to succeed.
Community centers with a focus on youth have not
been entirely successful in St. Mary’s if past efforts
were any measure.
Bowers knows this, as does Arthur Shepherd, director
of the Recreation and Parks Department.
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“We are in the positive
youth development busi-
ness,” Shepherd said, add-
ing that when the Loffler
Senior Center at Chancel-
lors Run Park was built it
was originally for youth –
it did not succeed.
“The foot print wasn’t
big enough,” Shepherd
said of the Loffler site.
This new facility, Bow-
ers said, would also be
multi-generational despite
its focus on youth.
“If it’s only youth who
come you won’t have the
kind of participation to
justify the county to pay
for it,” Bowers said. “Their
voices [the youth] are be-
ing heard.
“Old people planning
for young people doesn’t
always work.”
The campaign has com-
pleted a community map-
ping project that outlined
services and amenities
available for the commu-
nity; it is one of the driv-
ing forces behind the effort
that there are gaps in ac-
tivities for youth and other
age groups in the Lexing-
ton Park community ac-
cording to the campaign.
Bowers is confident that
if the county builds the
facility the young people
will come to take advan-
tage of its programs.
Shepherd said much re-
mains to be done to decide
which programs would
even go in the facility.
The construction costs are estimated at $16.3 million,
and that does not even begin to cover operational costs,
fees and charges for individual programs and staffing
the new building.
“That’s one of the challenges,” Shepherd said.
Also, Shepherd said, the fact that youth contend there
are few activities for them does not mean they would
flock to a new community center.
The ideas for programs at the facility are many and
none have been decided upon.
Bowers envisions some programs such as Walden Si-
erra counseling services, local soup kitchens and even
the Department of Social Services could be brought in
on a rotating, weekly basis.
These groups’ programs would be added to various
community and sports programs that would be made
available.
“We’re mobilizing the community and doing the re-
search to fill the gaps of what’s needed,” Bowers said.
“A lot of times people don’t know about services or can’t
get to them.”
She said programs could be funded from other sourc-
es than county taxpayers, to include grants and scholar-
ships as well as public/private partnerships.
“This is going to be costly,” Bowers said. “It shouldn’t
be up to the county to come up with all the programs.”
The county’s vision for the new facility, which could
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be built in Nicolet Park, includes a fitness center, multi-
use space, storage space, a gymnastics training facility,
basketball courts, catering kitchen and a social hall.
While the campaign continues to gather support, not
everyone thinks the community center is a good idea.
Commissioner Todd Morgan questioned whether hav-
ing so many services and programs, many of which are
still undefined, under one roof.
Moreover, Morgan said, many of the services and
programs that could be moved into the new center are
already available in Lexington Park.
Essentially, he said, it could amount to an enormous
duplication of effort with no guarantee it would be
successful.
He also believed the construction costs would go be-
yond what was scheduled in the county’s construction
budget.
“I don’t know if everything has to be under one roof,”
Morgan said, adding that a developer is already build-
ing an in-door sports complex on Willows Road with a
planned 25,000 square feet of space.
“If private industry has already started why can’t
county government through public/private partner-
ships begin to fulfill the community’s desires?” Morgan
asked.
He offered a litany of services already offered in the
Lexington Park area, including meeting rooms and con-
flict resolution services at the local library, a job search
assistance office next to Millison Plaza, and all of the
recreation available at Nicolet Park to include a refur-
bished skate park and a water park.
He also noted the gymnastics center that already op-
erates just off of FDR Boulevard near Great Mills Road.
“Lets look at what’s going on already and find ways to
maximize it,” Morgan said. “All of this is walkable and
bikeable or serviced by STS buses.”
The construction of such a new facility in Lexington
Park would also trigger another problem, Morgan said;
communities in North and South County would likely
complain they were being ignored.
Morgan said there was already a paucity of recre-
ational facilities in either portion of the county and they
required the use of a vehicle to get to them.
“There would be lots of complaints of ‘What are you
going to build for us?’”
Janice Walthour, president of the local chapter of the
NAACP, said the advantages for youth from a new facil-
ity would be considerable.
Growing up here, she experienced a lack of things to
do in her younger years as youth now complain about.
“It’s important to have a place for youth and families
to go,” Walthour said. “Everybody’s trying to get infor-
mation to kids, this could be a one-stop-shop.
“This would also be an opportunity for mentoring and
tutoring.”
She supported a community center where at least
some programs would be subsidized for young people.
“At least it could be in walking distance for activities,”
said Walthour. “A lot of kids can’t afford fees.”
As she saw the situation, there were more options for
activities for senior citizens than for young people in St.
Mary’s.
“I’ve had people ask me the question ‘Why are there
three senior centers and no youth centers?’” Walthour
said. “They’ve been calling for it for years.”
Bowers said she knew the path to getting the commu-
nity center built would be a difficult one, but the cam-
paign would not give up.
“We have no intention of letting go until we have a
community center,” Bowers said.
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Paul Dana Ryan
Paul Dana Ryan,
54, of Lexington
Park, MD, passed
away April 30, 2018
at Georgetown Uni-
versity Hospital in
Washington, DC.
Paul was born
in Bethesda, MD
to Larry and Jenny
Ryan on April 13, 1964. He attended Per-
ry High School and graduated in 1982.
He went on to join the Navy, where he
worked as an Avionics Technician. Dur-
ing his career, he served on USS Midway,
USS Constellation and in the Gulf War
(1990). While deployed on USS Midway,
he met his wife Rosalie at Subic Naval
Base, Philippines. They were married
on January 5, 1992 and later had two
daughters, Jessica and Jannah. While in
the Navy, he earned his Bachelor of Sci-
ence degree in Information Technology
from National University in July 2000. In
November 2001, he received his Master’s
Degree in Business Administration and
Information Technology Management
from Touro University International.
After 20 years of service, he retired on
March 31, 2003.  Richard and Gen- various teams, drove the bus to camps
After retirement, he dedicated 13
years to Integrated Logistics Support
and PMA-274 Presidential Helicopters School in Weirton, WV. Nancy was an “Ginger” Williams Memorial Scholar-
Program at Patuxent River Naval Air Sta- exceptional swimmer, member of the ship or the Nancy Bottorf Scholarship at
tion. He was very involved in the minis- famous West Virginia “Dolphin Club”, Chopticon High School.
tries of Patuxent Baptist Church. He also and taught swimming to many of Mar- Condolences to the family may be
enjoyed reading, playing guitar, origami low Heights youth in the 1950s. On Sep- made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
and watching his favorite football team, tember 10, 1955, she married the love Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funer-
the Washington Redskins. of her life Jack Bottorf. She earned her al Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
 Paul is survived by his mother, Jenny;BS from West Virginia University in
wife, Rosalie; two daughters, Jessica and Morgantown, WV receiving a degree Mary Esther Pilkerton
Jannah; brother, Neil; and sister, Kim. in Physical Education and minoring in
Mary Esther
Paul is preceded in death by his father, English in 1957. She began her teaching Pilkerton, 85,
Laurence. career in Ashtubla, OH and eventually
passed away
Memorial contributions may be made found her way to Prince George’s County peacefully on
to Patuxent Baptist Church, P.O. Box 687, teaching at Parkdale Senior High School
May 3, 2018 at
Hollywood, MD 20636. and Nicholas Orem Junior High School. St. Mary’s Hospi-
Condolences to the family may be In 1974, she started teaching English at
tal surrounded by
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Chopticon High School and in 1976 she her loving fam-
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funer- was asked to help establish field hockey
ily. Born on Sep-
al Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. in the county, choosing the plaid kilts not tember 9, 1932 in
only for Chopticon, but also Great Mills. Clements, MD, she was the daughter of
Nancy Jean Bottorf She coached the field hockey team until the Elizabeth A. Quade and Phillip C.
she retired in 2000; bringing home three
Nancy Jean Bot- Quade of Clements, MD. Esther was the
torf, 83, of Leon- Southern Maryland Athletic Conference loving wife of the late Daryl A. Pilker-
titles, four regional titles, a state final-
ardtown, MD died ton, Sr. whom she married on December
on Friday, May 4, ist title and a state championship title in 26, 1950 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
2018. 1991. She was a the “Pride Inside” at Morganza, MD and who preceded her
Chopticon High School encouraging all
She was born on in death on January 26, 1997. She is sur-
March 29, 1935 in athletes, worked as an assistant athletic vived by her children; Daryl A. Pilkerton,
New Castle, Penn- director under Gene Wood and Rich Jr. (Barbara) of Hollywood, MD, Ann D.
sylvania to the late O’Donnell, provided athletic training to Cooper of Avenue, MD, Cecil D. Pilker-
ton of La Plata, MD, Richard W. Pilker-
evieve Solomon. for her teams, assisting a multitude of ton, Sr. (Connie) of Callaway, MD, and
She was a graduate of Weir High students to achieve his/her goals. In ad- Debra J. Fedders (Roy) of Dameron, MD.
dition, she was a world traveler, an avid 6 Grandchildren; Carol J. Lundregan
sports fan, and an avid reader. She was a (Tommy), James L. Cooper, Jr., Richard

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true friend, a wise and sage advice giver,
an encourager, great second mother to
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W. Pilkerton, Jr. (Courtney), Kristina L.
Clark (Guy), Timmy Norris and Amanda
Norris. 7 Great-Grandchildren; T.J. Lun-

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landingham, and Blayre Vallandingham;
great grandchildren Tristian and Liam
Kastronis, Tuesday Fleming, Luna Bot-
torf, and Ryker Bottorf Fleming, nieces
Brenda Bottorf, Tracy DiBacco (Teri),
Kim Herceg, Beth Schneider (Todd),
and nephews Rick Solomon, Mike Her-
ceg (Ronda). She is predeceased by her
parents Richard and Genevieve Solomon,
her brother Richard Solomon and sister
in law Mary Solomon, Sister Elizabeth
Clark, Jaidyn Norris, Joshua Garner, Se-
renity Norris and Jeremiah Norris. Sib-
lings; Thomas Quade (Peggy) of Char-
lotte, Hall, MD and Everett Quade of Av-
enue, MD. Esther is preceded in death by
siblings; Dorothy Knott (Arthur), Rhodie
Quade (Louise), Richard Quade (Ra-
chel), Calvin Quade, Cecil Quade (Max)
and Benjamin Quade (Betty).
Esther was a lifelong St. Mary’s Coun-
ty MD resident and attended St. Joseph’s
Catholic School and Margaret Brent
High School. She was employed as a
Breaker Calibrator for Minitec Plant for
13 years retiring in 1992. Esther was an
avid reader and enjoyed baking cakes es-
pecially wedding cakes for the children
and grandchildren. Her best friend was
the late Velaria Stauffer. She cared deep-
ly for her sister-in-laws Marie, Rachel,

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Christian is a 2011
graduate of Leonar-
dtown High School
and was employed
by HAS Construc-
tion as a Carpenter.
He enjoyed watching
and cheering on the
Washington Red-
skins, the Washington
Capitals, the Washington Wizards and
the New York Yankees. He liked cars
and looked forwarding to owning his
dream car, a Ford Mustang. He had an
infectious smile, witty sense of humor,
and kind heart. He was always willing to
lend a helping hand. He was a pepperoni
pizza connoisseur. His greatest love was
spending time with his family, especially
his siblings, who affectionately call him
“Bubba.” He enjoyed holiday and family
gatherings.
In addition to his parents, Christian
is also survived by his sisters, Madison
and Jordan Ellis of Leonardtown, MD;
his brother, Thomas Michael “Tre” El-
lis III of Leonardtown, MD; his grand-
parents: Brenda & Jaime Mattingly of
Avenue, MD and Gary & Judy Young of
Rapid River, MI; aunts and uncles: Pat-
rick and Cindy Longfield of Hollywood,
MD, Vanessa and Ron Carter of Leonar-
dtown, MD, Daniel and Danielle Young
of Mechanicsville, MD, and Wendy and
Michael Lee of Leonardtown, MD; and
many extended family and friends. He is
preceded in death by his sister, Kimberly
Ellis and grandfather, Thomas Michael
Ellis, Sr.
Family will receive friends for Chris-
tian’s Life Celebration on Monday, May
14, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at
Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Holly-
wood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A
Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday,
May 15, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Brinsfield
Funeral Home. Interment will follow at
Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonard-
town, MD.
Serving as pallbearers will be…. Dan-
iel Young, Patrick Longfield, Michael
Lee, Caleb Young, Bobby Windsor, Vic
Dela Cuesta. Honorary Pallbearers Bran-
don Cheek, Jessie Colandrea, and Chase
Longfield.
Memorial contributions may be made
to the family.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home, P.A.
Constance Kay Petty
Constance
Kay Petty, 78,
of Leonardtown,
MD passed away
May 3, 2018 at
Hospice House of
St. Mary’s in Cal-
laway, MD, sur-
rounded by her
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loving family.
Born October 16, 1939 in Huron, SD,
she is the daughter of late Rollo Mervyn
Cowling and Hazel Bruner Hubbard
Cowling Gehring.
On April 8, 1961, Connie married her
beloved husband, Larry K. Petty in Sioux
City, IA. Together they celebrated over
57 wonderful years of marriage. She
was a talented artist and enjoyed paint-
ing landscapes. In 1985, she graduated
from St. Mary’s College with a B.A. in
Fine Arts.
Connie was a charter member of the
North End Gallery in Leonardtown, MD
and was on the board for many years. She
found the current location of the gallery
after the original location was damaged
by a collision with a school bus.
In 2007, inspired by her love of ani-
mals, Connie founded Feral Cat Rescue
to improve the lives of cats living in the
wild.
In addition to her beloved husband,
Larry, she is also survived by her chil-
dren, Carrie Brownhill (Mark) of Char-
lottesville, VA and Mark Petty (Heidi)
of Woodbridge, VA; her siblings: Rick
Cowling (Noreen) of Palm Springs, CA,
Robert Cowling (Sue) of Gatlinburg, TN,
Jean Gehring of Lititz, PA; six grandchil-
dren; two great grandchildren; and many
extended family and friends. She is pre-
ceded in death by her parents.
All services are private.
In lieu of flowers, please make dona-
tions to Feral Cat Rescue at feralcatres-
cuemd.org
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funer-
al Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Thomas Melvin Wheatley
Thomas Mel-
vin Wheatley, 92,
of Leonardtown,
MD passed away
Wednesday, May
2, 2018 at Hospice
House in Callaway,
MD.
He was born on
February 28, 1926
in Washington, D.C. to the late William
Henry Wheatley and Frances Burkhart.
Tom proudly served in the United
States Navy from February 24, 1944 to
his honorable discharge in March 2, 1947
as a Seaman First Class. He was em-
ployed as a Salesman for General Cigar
Company in New York until his retire-
ment. On January 15, 1950, he married
his beloved wife, Cecelia Wheatley. To-
gether they celebrated over 44 wonder-
ful years before her passing in 1994. As
a skilled and talented carpenter he made
many beautiful and high quality pieces of
furniture. He also enjoyed making and
painting decoys. Tom loved to dance and
belonged to the “Country Steppers.” His
hobbies included gardening, landscaping,
collecting coins, making necklaces, and
putting together jigsaw puzzles. He reg-
ularly took long walks with his pet beagle
of 19 years. He also enjoyed volunteering
with Meals on Wheels. His family was
his greatest love, especially his grand-
children, whom he loved spending his
time with.
He is survived by his daughter, Elaine
Dye (Thomas) of White Hall, PA; his
grandchildren: Bryan Sangkavasi, Em-
ily Prevas, and Scott Sangkavasi; great
grandchildren: Mallory, Sam and Grace;
Ebby’s dear niece and nephew, Billy and
Stacey Alvey of Mechanicsville, MD;
and many extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he is also
preceded in death by his wife, Cecelia
Wheatley; his son, Don Wheatley; his
loving companion, Evelyn Ruth “Ebby”
Hays; and his siblings: William Wheat-
ley, Clerance Wheatley, Lillian Wheat-
ley, Mildred Wheatley, Laura Wheat-
ley, Violet Wheatley, Francis Wheatley,
Georgie Wheatley, and Edna Wheatley.
Memorial contributions may be made
to the Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O.
Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home, P.A.
John Dawson
John Dawson
was born in Pear-
son, Maryland
(Cedar Point) on
January 7, 1927.
His parents were
Alice Elizabeth
(Wible) and John
Dawson. On
the Cedar Point
farm, the family
raised tomatoes,
which were taken by boat from Milstead
Landing to the Philips Packing House
in Cambridge, Maryland. They raised
wheat, corn and barley for Cecil’s Mill in
Great Mills to be ground for flour. They
harvested oysters, some of which were
shipped to Baltimore. They raised chick-
ens, and during the height of the laying
season, they collected up to 500 eggs a
day, which were washed and crated and
taken to Baltimore for sale.  Methodist Church Hollywood, MD with
He had three sisters. Two, Agnes and
Lorraine, died as young children from
diphtheria in 1923 just one day apart. His
sister Margaret died in 1986.  Wayne Dean and Danny Simpson.
The family moved from Cedar Point to
a small farm in Hollywood in 1942, when
the Navy took possession of the area for
the naval base.  of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown,
He graduated from Great Mills High
School in 1944 at age 17.  cue Squad P.O. Box 79 Hollywood, MD
He worked at a local auto repair shop in
Hollywood and later opened his own auto
repair shop. In addition to auto repair, he
learned a number of construction skills,
including carpentry and bricklaying.
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He also served for a time as a local mail
carrier and worked with the local Rural
Electrification Association. (REA). 
In 1951, John married Norma Carol
Insley, daughter of Preston and Rosalie
Insley of Hollywood. 
He entered the US Army in 1955 at the
age of 27 and served two years, honor-
ably discharged in 1957. 
He entered apprentice school at Pax
River Naval Base, took college classes in
math and electronics, completed course-
work at the Capitol Radio Institute, and
then entered civil service as an Electron-
ic Technician, retiring after 30 years of
government service in 1985. 
After retirement, he worked for a num-
ber of years as a technician for Dyncorp.
And farmed in Hollywood, raising tobac-
co, alfalfa, corn, wheat, barley, soybeans
and hay. He had a fondness for animals,
and raised and took care of a variety of
them over the years. 
In 1988, he worked with a helper to
construct their new home on the farm,
drawing on his expertise in masonry and
carpentry. 
He was very active in the Hollywood
United Methodist Church, where he
served as chair of the Administrative
Board and other positions, and helped
with many work projects at the church. 
He regularly attended church servic-
es and adult Sunday school for over 60
years. He regularly read and prepared for
his Sunday school lessons every week.
He was also a longtime member of the
local Thomas Shryock Masonic Lodge. 
He is survived by his wife Norma, his
children John David Dawson, married
to Ellen Claire (Huff) Dawson, Daniel
Mark Dawson, Married to Susan (Stru-
ble) Dawson, and Carol Dawson Feld-
man (married to Bruce Feldman), and
his grandchildren, Aaron David Dawson
(Married to Hope Bentley Hutchison),
Abigail Elizabeth Dawson, John Fred-
erick Dawson, Samuel Preston Dawson,
and Meghan Elizabeth Feldman. 
The family will receive friends on
Monday, April 30, 2018 from 5:00 PM
– 7:30 PM with prayers recited at 6:30
PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral
Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Ser-
vice will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018
at 10:00 AM in the Hollywood United
Pastor Katie Paul officiating. 
Pallbearers will be: Tony Tavera, Wes-
ley Tavera, Mark Tavera, C.D. Wood,
Interment will follow in Joy Chapel
Cemetery Hollywood, MD. 
Contributions may be made to Hospice
MD 20650, and Hollywood Vol. Res-
20636. 
 22 Education The County Times Thursday, May 10, 2018

CSM Robotics Team Awarded for Innovation

The College of Southern Maryland
(CSM) Talons, the college’s competitive
robotics team, brought home the Inno-
vate Award from the 2018 VEX U World
Championship, held April 25-28 in Louis-
ville, Kentucky.
This was the fifth consecutive year
that the CSM team qualified to compete
in the world championship, and it is the
second consecutive year that the Talons
were awarded the Innovate Award. The
Innovate Award goes to the team that has
demonstrated a strong combination of in-
genuity and innovation in designing their
robot, and the judges typically recognize a
specific, unique piece of engineering that
exemplifies thinking “outside of the box”
and innovative engineering design.
“The CSM Talons won the Innovate
Award because of their skilled usage of
3-D printed parts and their documentation
of how the parts they designed optimized
the robot’s design and increased its scor-
ing speed,” said Talons Team Captain Ed-
ward Gesser III of Mechanicsville.
In addition to Gesser, the CSM Talons
includes Paul Goldsmith of St. Leonard
and Eudora Tak of Charlotte Hall, with a
second CSM team including Team Cap-
tain Michael Balazs of California and
Cameron Williams of Indian Head.
“Overall, I am pleased with the CSM
Talons performance,” Gesser said. “We
worked well together as a team and won
a majority of our matches. Winning the
Innovate Award is a great honor for us be-
cause innovation and technology are why
we do robotics.”
Talons just missed qualifying for the
playoffs at this year’s championship, plac-
ing 17th in their division of 43 teams when
they needed to place in the top 16 to move
on in the competition, making the Inno-
vate Award even more notable. “It’s not
usually awarded to a team that does not
make it to the playoffs, so it was impres-
sive that the team was recognized with
this award,” said CSM Business and Tech-
nology Division Chair Bernice Brezina.
The CSM Talons have built a reputation
as a consistent contender in the VEX U
competitions. Though coming from a two-
year college, the Talons have proven to be
competitive against university teams from
across the United States and the world,
including teams this year from China,
Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Oman,
Lebanon and Columbia. The number of
teams participating has increased, ratchet-
ing up the competition further. Last year
there were 62 teams in VEX U, and there
were 89 this year. “The team isn’t just
about competing, it is also about meeting
other diverse students that share the same
passion for robotics and learning,” Gold-
smith said.
The VEX U 2018 World Champions
and winners of this year’s Excellence
Award was the team from Xi’an Jiao Tong
University in Xi’an, China.
“The CSM Talons are very competi-
tive against other schools, even those with
four- and six-year degree programs,” said
CSM Assistant Professor Ronda Jacobs,
who is one of the team’s faculty advisers,
along with Associate Professor Bill Luys-
ter. “Much of this success can be attrib-
uted to CSM’s outreach, supporting robot-
ics competitions in K-12 for the tri-county
area. The college team volunteers at most
of these events, providing a role model to
students, something students can aspire to
when they graduate high school.”
Brezina noted that CSM’s coursework
is a constant that contributes to the Talons’
results. “Our engineering and computer
science classes and faculty prepare these
students with the knowledge that they are
applying when they build their robots,”
Brezina said. “As CSM students, they are
extending their learning beyond the class-
room into the robotics lab.”
“The continuous flow of dedicated and
competent team members as well as ef-
forts made to train new team members
once they enter the team has kept CSM
competitive in the world’s largest robotics
competition,” Gesser said.
Gesser will not be returning to the Tal-
ons next season as he plans to continue his
mechanical engineering degree at Univer-
sity of Maryland, College Park. However,
four of the current team members plan to
return to compete with the Talons for the
2018-19 season. “I’m eager to work with
everyone to see what designs we can come
up with for next year’s World challenge,”
Goldsmith, one of the returning team
members, said.
“The Talons and I are pleased that we
were able to bring home the Innovate
Award, and I couldn’t be more proud of
the team, Gesser said. “They are already
making plans for next season.”
The Talons will hold an open house for
those interested in the team from 6 to 7:30
p.m. June 19 at the Francis P. Chiaramon-
te, M.D. Center for Science and Technol-
ogy (ST Building), Room ST-157 at the La
Plata Campus.
For information on the CSM Talons, vis-
it http://stem.csmd.edu/events_csmrobot-
icsVEX.html.
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U.S. Surgeon General to Keynote CSM Spring Commencement

Surgeon General Adams
The College of Southern Maryland
(CSM) will recognize candidates for de-
grees and certificates during its 59th An-
nual Spring Commencement Ceremony
May 24 at the La Plata Campus. U.S.
Surgeon General Vice Admiral Dr. Je-
rome M. Adams, a Southern Maryland
native, will provide the keynote address.
Adams, the 20th Surgeon General of
the United States, grew up in Mechan-
icsville and graduated from Chopticon
High School. He has bachelor’s degrees
in both biochemistry and psychol-
ogy from the University
of Maryland, Baltimore
County, a master of pub-
lic health degree from the
University of California at
Berkeley and a medical de-
gree from Indiana Univer-
sity School of Medicine.
He was sworn into his cur-
rent office September 5,
2017.
Adams is a board-cer-
tified anesthesiologist and
served as Indiana State
Health Commissioner
from 2014 to 2017. He was
also an associate profes-
sor of clinical anesthesia at
Indiana University School
of Medicine and a staff an-
esthesiologist at Eskenazi Health, where
he was chair of the Pharmacy and Ther-
apeutics Committee.
He has served in leadership positions
at a number of professional organiza-
tions, including the American Medical
Association, the Indiana State Medical
Association and the Indiana Society of
Anesthesiologists. He is the immediate
past chair of the Professional Diversity
Committee for the American Society of
Anesthesiologists.
Adams’ motto as Surgeon General is
“better health through better partner-
ships.” As Surgeon General, he said he
is committed to maintaining strong re-
lationships with the public health com-
munity and forging new partnerships
with non-traditional partners, including
business and law enforcement.
As Surgeon General, Adams oversees
the operations of the U.S. Public Health
Service Commissioned Corps, which
has approximately 6,500 uniformed
health officers who serve in nearly 800
locations around the world to promote,
protect and advance the health and safe-
ty of the nation and the world.
CSM Spring Commencement
Schedule
CSM’s spring commencement activi-
ties will begin the evening of May 23
with the annual Honors Reception to
honor those students whose academic
work in specific areas of study is meri-
torious. Each academic division views
this event as an opportunity to recog-
nize promising students. The reception
is by invitation only to those being rec-
ognized and their guests.
A nurses’ recognition program will be
held at 1 p.m., May 24 in the Physical
Education (PE) Building, with a recep-
tion immediately following on the upper
level.
The college’s commencement cer-
emony will begin at 6 p.m., May 24 on
the Administration Building (AD) lawn.
Guests are encouraged to arrive at least
30 minutes before the ceremony. A re-
ception will follow the ceremony in BI
Building, Room BI-113/113E.
Rain location for commencement is
the PE Building and tickets are required.
Students have been provided tickets for
guests to use in the event of inclement
weather. Should the event occur indoors,
overflow seating will be available in the
Fine Arts Center (FA) where guests may
watch the ceremony via broadcast in the
Fine Arts Theatre.
Should activities be moved indoors,
CSM will conduct bag checks at the PE
Building and FA Center. All individu-
als may be subject to a bag check before
entry. CSM Public Safety officials en-
courage guests to leave large secondary
bags, diaper bags and backpacks in their
vehicles or at home as these will be sub-
ject to the bag check process at the door.
Administrative offices at the La Plata
Campus will be closed beginning at 3:30
p.m. for commencement although the
buildings will be open and facilities will
be available for guests and graduates.
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Community Calendar
UPCOMING & ONGOING
A Night on Broadway
Three Notch Theatre, 21744 So.
Coral Dr., Lexington Park
May 11 thru 20
The Newtowne Players spectacu-
lar show returns for a third season
with popular show songs from a new
musical lineup. Call 301-737-5447
or email info@newtowneplayers.org
for ticket and showtime info.  contact Hoyer’s Southern Region
Lexington Park’s 2nd Mural
Project
We are looking for mural artists!
St. Mary’s County Community De-
velopment Corporation, with sup-
port from the St. Mary’s County Arts
Council, is seeking proposals for
Lexington Park’s second large mural.
Photos and views of the mural com-
pleted last year are on the SMCDC
website. For info and guidelines visit
stmaryscdc.org/competition
Praise in the Park
The First Missionary Baptist
Church of Lexington Park has sched-
uled this event for May 19 at Chan-
cellor’s Run Regional Park from
Noon to 3:00. Schedule of Events:
Inspirational Messages, Various
Church Choirs, Liturgical Dance,
Healthy Living, Food, Fun and Fel-
lowship. Rev. R.W. McClanahan,
Pastor.
Veterans Home to Host Art Show
The Charlotte Hall Veterans
Home, in partnership with the
Charles County Art Alliance is ac-
cepting submissions through May
31 for its Summer/Fall Art Show,
a multi-media exhibit to be held at
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home from
July 1 through January 31, 2019.
Local artists are invited to submit
a maximum of two works of art for
consideration. Artwork entries must
be submitted electronically as digital
images (JPS’s) attached to an email
sent to Veteranshomeart@charhall.
org. Include the artist name, mailing
address, email address, and phone
number as well as a head shot, short
bio, and description of the artwork.
Selections will be made by Charlotte
Hall Gallery Committee and the art-
ists will be notified by June 18, 2018.
All artwork must be wired and ready
to hang. For more information, con-
tact Angela Quade at 240-577-7003
or at Veteranshomeart@charhall.org
Thursday, May 10
Military Service Academy
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FOP 89 - The Lodge at Marlboro,
2905 Old Largo Rd.,
Upper Marlboro, MD
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer hosts
this event for students in the Fifth
Congressional District (includes
St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties) to
learn about the admissions process
for the United States Military Ser-
vice Academies. More info, please
Office at 301-843-1577 or email: Ste-
fanie.Carey@mail.house.gov.  ing aids for recycling. FMI call
Friday, May 11
Midshipmen Recognition
Luncheon
River’s Edge Club, NAS Patuxent
River
1130-1300
Southern Maryland area graduates
at the United States Naval Academy
who will be commissioned with the
Class of 2018 are recognized. Can-
didates from our local area high
schools who have accepted, or have
received, offers of appointment for
the USNA Class of 2022 are also
recognized. Info: Rick Snyder at:
Richard.L.Snyder@saic.com, or by
phone: 301-475-0124 (h) or 240-298-
2279 (c).
Park Place Toastmasters
Church of the Ascension Lexington
Park, 21641 Great Mills Rd.
12:00 - 1:00 PM
A place where you develop and
grow—both personally and profes-
sionally. Join a community of learn-
ers and learn by doing. Visit to find
out how you can develop your speak-
ing, listening, and leadership skills
in a non-threatening environment!
Elks Holdem Bounty Tournament
St. Marys County Elks Lodge,
45779 Fire Department Lane, Lex-
ington Park
7:00 PM
No Limit Texas Holdem Tour-
nament. $60 Buy in = 6500 chips.
Food and Beverage are available
for purchase. Cash games will start
as soon as there are enough players
that are interested. Enter through
the side of the building. Ques-
tions: James Dean 240-577-0828
Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com
Friday Night Shabbat Services
Beth Israel Synagogue, 21780 Bun-
ker Hill Dr, Lexington Park
7:30 - 8:30 PM
Please join us for Friday night
Shabbat Services at Beth Israel with
Rabbi Kenneth Cohen. bethisraelmd.
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Spring White Cane Fundraiser
The Leonardtown Lions Club
(KNIGHTS OF THE BLIND) will
be conducting their annual Spring
White Cane Fundraiser in concert
with Leonardtown businesses from
4-7:00 pm. All monies collected
will go directly into their Founda-
tion Account for Vision and Hearing
projects and support of community
charities. All sites will also be col-
lecting used eyeglasses and hear-
240-577-0029
Sat. & Sun., May 12 & 13
Mother’s Day Weekend at
Sotterley!
Sotterly Plantation, Hollywood
All Day
Mothers receive the Guided Tour
of the 1703 Plantation House at His-
toric Sotterley for half price in honor
of their special day! We welcome all
mothers and their family to stroll the
gardens, walk the plantation grounds
and nature trails, see the historic
outbuildings including our original
1830’s Slave Cabin, or picnic on the
lawn and enjoy views of the Patuxent
River. Finish off your tour with de-
licious cupcakes! More info: www.
sotterley.org.
Beef & Pork Sandwich
American Legion Post 221, 21690
Colton’s Point Rd (Rt. 242), Avenue
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and
BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold.
$7/each. Visit alpost221.webs.
com/apps/calendar/ for other Post
events. Call 301-884-4071 for more
info.
Saturday, May 12
Yard Sale / Bake Sale / Stuffed
Ham Sandwiches
Callaway Baptist Church, 20960
Point Lookout Rd.
7:00 AM - Noon
All the proceeds go to our Build-
ing Fund. Questions? 301-994-0655.
Yard Sale/Vendor Event
Leonardtown Firehouse, 22733
Lawrence Ave.
7:00 AM - Noon
Multiple yard salers and vendors
located in our Carnival lot (or in the
truck bay area if it rains) as well as
light refreshments for sale. Come
check out all the treasures!! If you
are interested in participating, con-
tact auxiliary@lvfd1.org to secure
Thursday, May 10, 2018
your spot. $10 per spot (2 parking
spots) and an additional $5 if you
need to rent a table.
Outside Yard and Plant Sale
Seventh District Firehouse,
21660 Colton Point Rd, Avenue
7:00 AM - 6 :00 PM
Table rental $10. Each additional
table $7. For information or to rent
a table please call 301-769-2016 or
301-769-4042 and someone will re-
turn your call ASAP.
Saturday Morning Shabbat
Services
Beth Israel Synagogue, 21780 Bun-
ker Hill Dr, Lexington Park
9:30 AM - Noon
Please join us for Saturday morn-
ing Shabbat Services at Beth Israel
with Rabbi Kenneth Cohen. 
bethisraelmd.weebly.com
Bluegrass Festival
St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds,
Leonardtown
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Presented by the Hollywood Vol-
unteer Rescue Squad, the show
starts at Noon. All proceeds go to-
ward the Hollywood VRS Building
Fund. Many local Bluegrass groups
perform throughout the day. Audie
Blaylock’s wailing tenor and light-
ning-fast guitar picking make him a
name to watch. Food & drink avail-
able for purchase. BYOB. Tickets
$20/person online at: hvrs.brown-
papertickets.com/. Tickets at the
gate $25/person and under 12 are
free with a paying adult. More info:
www.hvrs.org or call 301-737-3004.
Pet Adoption
Pepper’s Pet Pantry, Solomons
Towne Center behind CVS
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Dog and cat adoption event with
local Saint Mary’s and Calvert Coun-
ty animal rescue groups from. More
info: 410-326-4006.
The Opera Life!
Asbury Solomons Auditorium,
Solomons
1:30pm
By special request of the Asbury
Opera Club, Jennifer Cooper will
share her story of her “former life”
as a professional opera singer. Free
Admission. Seating is limited.  You
must request a reservation! Write
to godivaproductions@gmail.com.
Subject: “Opera Life Reservation”. 
Email: Provide name and number of
seats requested.
Bingo Every Saturday
Mother Catherine Academy
38833 Chaptico Rd.,
Thursday, May 10, 2018
6:30 - 10:30 PM
Doors open at 5:00. Early Birds
start at 6:30. Regular Games start
at 7:00. $10 admission (includes one
regular book). Progressive Money
Ball! Door prizes. Concessions.
More info: 301-884-3165. Visit www.
mothercatherine.org for Jackpot and
Moneyball update.
Contra Dance
Christ Episcopal Church Parish
Hall, Chaptico
7:00 PM
This month’s Southern Maryland
Traditional Music and Dance (SMT-
MD) features callers Jason Little,
Lois Stephenson and Elaine Szym-
kowiak, with live acoustic string
band music by the Southern Mary-
land Open Band. Doors open at 7:00,
dancing at 7:30. Beginners can attend
the dance workshop at 7:00.  $10 for
non-SMTMD members; $6 for mem-
bers (band members are free). Chil-
dren under 17 are free. More infor-
mation and directions: www.smtmd.
org.  There will be an ice cream so-
cial during the intermission. More
info and directions: www.smtmd.org
3 and 4 and under $10. Preregistration
Spring White Cane Fundraiser
The Leonardtown Lions Club
(KNIGHTS OF THE BLIND) will
be conducting their annual Spring
White Cane Fundraiser in concert
with Leonardtown businesses from
8:00 am- 1:00 pm. All monies col-
lected will go directly into their
Foundation Account for Vision and
Hearing projects and support of
community charities. All sites will
also be collecting used eyeglasses
and hearing aids for recycling. FMI
call 240-577-0029
Sunday, May 13
Mother’s Day
Breakfast with
Mom—All-You-Can-Eat
2nd District, Company 6, Valley
Lee VFD & RS, 45245 Drayden Rd.
8:00 – 11:00 AM
Scrambled eggs, home fried pota-
toes, pancakes, French toast, sausage
links, ham, bacon, creamed chipped
beef, sausage gravy, spiced apple-
sauce, grits, hot biscuits, assorted
juices, milk and coffee. Adults $9.
Ages 6-12, $5. Under 5, free. Info:
301-994-9999.
Mother’s Day Breakfast
Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Dept.
Social Hall, 28165 Hills Club Road,
Mechanicsville
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$10 for Adults. $5 for Children
5-12. Children 4 & Under Free.
Menu: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sau-
sage Links, Hash Browns, Biscuits
& Gravy, Pancakes, Orange Juice,
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Apple Juice, Milk & Coffee. First 50
Mother’s will receive a free gift!  diction recovery support group
Museum - Free for Mom
Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum
and Historic Park, 44720 Lighthouse
Road
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Bring Mom to the museum and
historic park to enjoy a tour! Mom’s
get in FREE! All other admission is
Adult $7, Senior/Military w/id and
Students $3.50, Kids 5 and under
Free.
Mother’s Day Brunch
Ruddy Duck Seafood & Alehouse,
St. George’s Island
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Enjoy Sunday brunch and the mel-
low jazz of Gretchen & Randy Rich-
ie’s Jazz Cabaret.
Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM  20850 Langley Rd., Lexington Park
What better way to say ‘You’re
Special’ than a relaxing cruise and
brunch aboard the Wm. B. Tennison.
Adults $30, children ages 5 – 12 $15,
by May 10 required. Call 410-326-
2042, ext. 41 to register. calvert-
marinemuseum.com.
Mother’s Day at Sotterley
44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood
12:00 - 4:00 PM
In honor of Mother’s Day, all moth-
ers will receive the Guided Tour of
the 1703 Plantation House for Half
Price! Details at sotterley.org
Folk Salad
Lotus Kitchen, 14618 Solomons Is-
land Road, Solomons
2:00 - 5:00 PM
Enjoy Folk Salad this afternoon.
410-326-8469  Tuesday, May 15
www.lotuskitchensolomons.com/
Mother’s Day Evening Cruise
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons
5:00 – 6:30 PM 
Enjoy a perfect ending to Mom’s
day with heavy hors d’ oeuvres and
a cruise aboard the Wm. B. Tennison.
Adults $30, children ages 5–12 $15,
and 4 and under $10. Preregistration
required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.
calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Mother’s Day Dining
The Cow & The Fish, Hollywood
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Enjoy mellow jazz of Gretchen &
Randy Richie’s Jazz Cabaret.
Monday, May 14
Refuge Recovery- Mindful Mon-
day Meeting
Beacon of Hope, FDR Blvd in Mil-
lison Plaza, Lexington Park
3:30 - 4:30 PM
A free and open to the public ad-
based in healing through the use of
Buddhist philosophy. More info: call
240-298-0212 or 301-997-1300 x 804
or email beacon@waldensierra.org.
Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic
St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds
6:00 - 8:00 PM
The St. Mary’s Animal Welfare
League (SMAWL), in partnership
with the St. Mary’s County Health
Department, offers low-cost rabies
vaccinations, distemper vaccinations
and microchipping. Second Monday
every month from through Novem-
ber. The vaccinations are available
for cats, dogs, and ferrets. $15/ani-
mal for each rabies vaccine, $10 for
each distemper vaccine and $30 for a
microchip.
Pax River Quilters Guild
Good Samaritan Lutheran Church,
6:30 PM
The May meeting features the
President’s Challenge Quilt presenta-
tion and voting. Board member elec-
tions will also take place. Bring your
BOM, food pantry donation, Show
& Tell items, membership renewal
form/fee and your bus trip form/fee.
New members and guest welcome!
Visit our website www.paxriverqui-
ltguild.com or our group page on
Facebook for guild information.
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Meeting
Solomons Fire Department
7:00 - 8:00 PM
The USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 23-2
monthly meeting. The public is in-
vited to attend.
Positively Focused - Wellness &
Recovery Group
Beacon of Hope, FDR Blvd in Mil-
lison Plaza, Lexington Park
12:00 – 1:00 PM
A fun discussion and support
group. Facilitators give participants
the chance to consider wellness and
recovery tools for thinking posi-
tively and with healthy intention.
The meeting is free and open to the
public. Use entrance with lighthouse
logo over the door. More info: call
240-298-0212 or 301-997-1300 x 804
or email beacon@waldensierra.org.
Dream Queen Networking Event
Pax River Ale House, Lexington
Park
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Expand your business, share your
product, service, or message, and
connect with amazing, positive, sup-
portive, encouraging women in the
Southern Maryland community. Join
St. Mary’s Women ‘s Empowerment
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Networking Leader, Marla Ballard.
Maryanna Lanham of New York
Life will be our guest speaker. Free.
Register:
events.constantcontact.com/regis-
ter/event?llr=i7m6x9sab&oeidk=a07
ef8d72m04a537640
Addiction Recovery Support
Group
Beacon of Hope, FDR Blvd in Mil-
lison Plaza, Lexington Park
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Family & Friends SMART Recov-
ery is a free and open to the public
support group for those who have a
loved one who is struggling with ad-
dictive behavior, in treatment, or is
in early recovery. Group members
provide support and ideas for each
other while the recovery support fa-
cilitator shares tools and literature
from the SMART Recovery Family
& Friends manual (smartrecovery.
org). Use entrance with lighthouse
logo over the door. More info: call
240-298-0212 or 301-997-1300 x 804
or email beacon@waldensierra.org.
Wednesday, May 16
Little Explorers: What’s Bug-
ging You?
Historic St. Mary’s City, Godiah
Spray Tobacco Plantation, 47621
Old Cove Rd.
10:00 -11:00 AM
We will buzz over to the garden
and see what bugs are right under our
feet, at our fingertips, and above our
heads. Preschoolers, ages 3-5, and an
accompanying adult are invited to
Historic St. Mary’s City for adven-
ture, fun, and learning. $4/child for
non-members ($3 for Friends mem-
bers) and accompanying adults visit
free. Includes full-day admission
to the museum.  Bring a picnic and
spend the day!  More info, contact
Sharol at 240-895-4980 or email 
info@HSMCdigshistory.org.  Vis-
it: www.HSMCdighistory.org
Speaker Series at Sotterley!
Sotterly Plantation, in The Barn,
Hollywood
7:00 PM
Presidential Picture Stories: Be-
hind the Camera at the White House.
From JFK to today, news photog-
rapher, Dennis Brack has photo-
graphed the Presidents of the United
States. His talk will tell stories from
interviews with other photographers,
and relate what presidents thought
about the photographers covering the
White House and vice versa. www.
sotterley.org
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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
Riverside Dinner Theater &
Backstage Tour
Join us on Wednesday, June 27 for a
trip to Fredericksburg, VA for an excur-
sion to Riverside Dinner Theater. We’ll
tour the backstage area of the theater fol-
lowed by a full-course luncheon served
by the cast of the featured production, Al-
ways, Patsy Cline. We’ll travel by motor-
coach, leaving from the Northern Senior
Activity Center at 8:15 a.m. and return
about 5:45 p.m. Please arrive at the Cen-
ter by 8 a.m. to check-in. Trip fee is $94
and includes motorcoach transportation,
backstage tour and your meal. Register
at a senior activity center near you. For
more information, call Alice at 301-475-
4200, ext. *1063.
Softball
Do you like to play ball? Are you look-
ing for a team to join? We have an op-
portunity for you! Come play softball at
Leonard Hall on Fridays at 10 a.m. Call
301-475-4200, ext. *1050 to learn more.
Loffler Senior Activity
Center Closed on May 25 for
Upholstery Steam Cleaning
All programs are cancelled, only at
the Loffler Senior Activity Center on
Friday, May 25. Home Delivered Meals
will go out, but there will be no congre-
gate meals served at Loffler that day. All
upholstered furniture used for programs
will be steam cleaned and unusable for
24 hours. Normal programming resumes
at Loffler on Tuesday, May 29, after the
holiday closure for Memorial Day.
Video Game Club
Leonardtown Library will hold
Video Game Club on Monday, May
21 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Looking for
a place to talk about and play video
games with friends? Each session of
the Video Game Club will feature one
newer and one retro system, so what
will be nostalgic for some will be
completely new to others. Take part in
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Life Without Limbs: The Story
of Nick Vuijcic
What’s the Word Bible Study is host-
ing the showing of Life Without Limbs
at the Northern Senior Activity Center
on Tuesday, May 15, from 10-11:30 a.m.
This motivational story follows the life
and experiences of Nick Vujicic. Nick
was born without arms and legs and has
used his journey through life and with
Christ to inspire millions around the
world. To sign up for this free film in ad-
vance, please visit the signup table or call
301-475-4200, ext. *3103. You can also
call to learn more about the What’s the
Word Bible Study program!
Money Smart for Older Adults
Loffler Senior Activity Center will of-
fer a free presentation designed to pro-
vide you with information and tips to
help prevent common frauds, scams and
other types of elder financial exploitation
in your community. It will be presented
by Branson Russell, Branch Manager of
the Woodforest National Bank in Cali-
fornia, MD on Tuesday, May 15, at 10
a.m. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or
stop by the reception desk to sign up.
Luncheon with Folk Salad
Join us at the Garvey Senior Activ-
ity Center on Wednesday, May 16, at 12
p.m. for Folk Salad an eclectic, acoustic
band performing folk, light rock, oldies
& originals! They have performed all
over St. Mary’s County including places
like Port of Leonardtown Winery, Lotus
Kitchen, and the Loffler Senior Activity
Center. Come enjoy a delicious lunch and
a great performance. The menu for the
day will be chicken salad, three bean sal-
ad, cantaloupe and chocolate cake. Cost
for lunch is by donation for those ages 60
tournaments to win bragging rights,
and feel free to bring whatever gam-
ing handhelds you’ll like. Pokémon
cards are also welcome, of course! All
ages. No registration required.
Book Bites
Join the St. Mary’s County Library
at Elements Eatery & Mixology for
Book Bites on Monday, May 21 from
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Grab a bite and gab
about books! A relaxed conversation
about what you’ve been reading. Share
what you loved (or loathed) about the
last book you read, gather new recom-
mendations from the rest of the group,
and enjoy the company of fellow bib-
liophiles. Visit elements-food.com for
directions and to see menu options
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
and above and $6 for those under the age
of 60. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 to
learn more or to make reservations.
Line Dancing with Geneva
Experienced line dancing instructor,
Geneva Leon, will be visiting the North-
ern Senior Activity Center during our
line dancing program on Wednesday,
May 16, from 1-2:30 p.m. to teach new
dances. This class is ideal for everyone,
whether you are a seasoned dancer or
new to line dancing. Seasoned dancers
can learn new moves to practice with
their friends and new dancers can meet
a whole crew of fun-loving dancers. To
sign up in advance, please visit our sign
up table. For more information call 301-
475-4200, ext. *3103.
Reflexology
Our Reflexologist will be here on
Wednesday, May 16, at 10 a.m. Sarah
Strain is ARCB Board Certified and
visits The Garvey Senior Activity Cen-
ter regularly. The benefits of Reflexol-
ogy are relieves stress & tension as well
as improving sleep, digestion, immune
functions or metabolism. Each 45 minute
session is $40. To make reservations call
301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
PT Abroad
Are you or a loved one getting ready
to travel this summer and be away from
home? Whether you are currently seeing
a physical therapist or have in the past,
there may be some special travel consid-
erations you should take into account.
Should I ask for a wheel chair? Can I sit
long for travel or should I take breaks?
Should I see someone while I’m away?
Physical Therapist Dr. Michael O’Brien
will cover these and more as we discuss
“PT Abroad” at the Northern Senior Ac-
available for purchase. Adults only.
No registration required.
Stay & Play
Lexington Park Library will hold a
Stay and Play playgroup on Tuesday,
May 22 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30
a.m. In May, visit your library every
week for a toddler/preschool play-
group, with our partners from the
Infants and Toddlers Program! We’ll
provide the playthings; you bring the
fun. No registration.
Common Thread
Lexington Park Library will hold
Common Thread on Tuesday, May 22
from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Whether you
have been stitching for years, or you
Thursday, May 10, 2018
tivity Center on Thursday, May 17, from
11 a.m.-12 p.m. To sign up for this presen-
tation in advance, please visit the signup
table or call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
Fresh Floral Prom Corsage
and Boutonniere
Prom season is upon us! The Northern
Senior Activity Center will have a fresh
floral prom corsage and boutonniere class
on Friday, May 18, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Learn to make a corsage and boutonniere
for you grandchild’s special event. The
cost is $15 and is due at sign up. A selec-
tion of flowers, ribbons, and colors will
be available. If you have a color request,
please let us know at sign up no later than
Wednesday, May 16. Space is limited to
8 participants and may fill quickly. To
sign up and pay for this class in advance,
please visit the front desk. For more in-
formation call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
Breakfast for Fathers
On Friday, June 8, from 9:30 a.m.-10:30
a.m. the staff at the Loffler Senior Activ-
ity Center will pay tribute to our Loffler
Dads with a delicious breakfast. We like
to get a jump on the Father’s Day festivi-
ties by honoring you a week early. Make
plans to enjoy a hot breakfast with your
fellow Loffler fathers. Seating is limited
to 40 so make your reservations early
by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, OR
stop by the reception desk to sign up.
Play Pool
Do you enjoy playing pool? Come join
us at the Garvey Senior Activity Center
every first and third Wednesday of the
month at 8:30 a.m. to play. You do not
need to sign up and all materials are sup-
plied. For more information call 301-475-
4200, ext. *1050.
just want to learn, join fellow crafters
who love all things fabric and fiber.
Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters,
embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any
other kind of needleworkers. Bring
your current project, mingle with like-
minded makers, and swap patterns,
ideas, and tips. Basic supplies avail-
able, if needed. All skill levels wel-
come. No registration required.
Library Holiday Closings
The St. Mary’s County Library
will be closed on Monday, May 28
in observance of Memorial Day. All
libraries will be open for regular
business hours on Tuesday, May 29.
Thursday, May 10, 2018 The County Times Sports 27

The Tackle Box Fishing Report

By Ken and Linda Lamb inch range have shown up in the Potomac attacking
Contributing Writers the big lures designed for 50 inch fish.   The smaller
stripers are probably post spawn males.  The two per
A steady stream of trophy rockfish were checked day, 20 inch minimum season is still 9 days out (May
in this week at The Tackle Box.  The fish came from 16th).  We  are still looking for three or four days of
all over the bay and Potomac.  The overall success fast action on the trophy size fish when the spawn is
rate is better than last week, but is still off the nor- done and the big fish head out to sea.
mal.   Most trollers are getting fish by the handful I heard three unconfirmed rumors of croakers caught
for a day’s cruise, but there are plenty of opportuni- this past weekend in the mouth of the Patuxent.  Re-
ties to get skunked.   Undersized fish in the 18 to 32
John Melansen (right) landed
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striper at 72 A in the bay
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Charles County.
October 10, 1832: Revolutionary War
Pension application of Leonard Drury,
Stark Co., OH. Leonard Drury, aged 73
the 17th day of June last states that he
entered the service of the U.S. in harvest
time of the year 1777 as a volunteer for
nine months in the Company command-
ed by Capt. William Bates(?) of the Reg-
iment of Maryland Troops commanded
by Col. Barnes whose christian name
this deponent believes was Richard.
Soon after he joined this company, the
command of it was assumed by Thomas

Leonard Drury
Nicholas Drury (1738-1789), son of Peter Drury and wife, Jane made his
will on May 22, 1789. He devised to his wife (Monica), all of his estate dur-
ing her widowhood and upon her death or remarriage, the estate was to be
equally divided between his two daughters, Mary and Monica Drury. To his
son Leonard he left one shilling sterling. Nicholas named as his executor
his nephew, Peter Drury, Jr. Witnesses to the will were Robert Saxton and
Elizabeth Wathen.
Leonard Drury, son of Nicholas Drury (1738-1789) and his wife Monica
(maybe), was born near Leonardtown on June 17, 1759. He was a Revo-
lutionary War soldier and had left St. Mary’s County prior to his father’s
death. Monica may not be Leonard’s mother. Leonard was born in 1759 as
the next child belonging to Nicholas wasn’t born until 1768. This was Bene-
dict, baptized in 1768. Then there was Joseph and Mary, twins baptized in
1770. Benedict and Joseph were not named in their father’s will and are pre-
sumed to have died in infancy. There is no record of Mary after her father’s
will. Monica (born 1772) married Joseph Herbert in 1795. She died ca1818 in
Reeder. Harry or Henry Wingate was
one of the ensigns or so the deponent
believes. He continued to serve for six
months and was with the company when
it was discharged at Leonardtown. De-
ponent said he lived in St. Mary’s Coun-
ty near the Cool Spring at the time of
entering the service and was first marched to Point Lookout, remained there
some time and then marched to a place below Bladensburg where the Com-
pany remained a short time and then moved down the Potomac and there
continued in that neighborhood; was in no action. Deponent had a written
discharge from Col. Barnes but lost it many years ago. Drury reiterates that
he was born in St. Mary’s County not far from Leonardtown on the 17th day
of June 1759. He has seen a record of his age in my father’s prayer book; has
not seen it for many years and does not know where it is now.
After the Revolutionary War, he lived at Port Tobacco for four or five years,
then near Frederick Town, then at Leesburg, Va., then moved to the Warm
Springs near Martinsburg, Va.; then near Hagerstown, then in Franklin Co.,
PA and then moved to Stark Co., OH where he now resides.
No wife or children were named in Leonard’s pension application and he
drops out of sight after 1832.

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CLUES ACROSS
1. As fast as can be done
5. WC’s
9. Religious retreat
11. Warfare
13. One you wouldn’t expect
15. Disease-causing
microorganisms
16. For each
17. Grammatical term
19. One point east of
southeast
21. __ Dern, actress
22. Popular HBO drama
(abbr.)
23. Shampoo
25. Scale drawing of a
structure
26. An enclosure for
confining livestock
27. Goat-like mammal
29. Cigar
31. Appear
33. “Westworld” actress __
Rachel Wood
34. Leaked through
36. The highest adult male
singing voice
38. Musical group __
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WORD SCR AMBLE
Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to allergies.
S A N L A
Soundsystem 12. Shade
39. Aurochs 14. A way to gain
41. Crazy (Spanish) 15. A salt or ester of boric
43. Swiss river acid
44. Strains 18. Monetary units
46. Frock 20. Removed
48. Found in most body 24. “My country, tis of __”
tissues 26. Horses
Kid'S Corner
52. Cool! 28. Drives back by force
53. Reasons behind 30. Bold, impudent behavior
54. Christian recluse 32. Rates
56. Removes 34. Types of nerves in males
57. Repents 35. A ridge of sand created
58. Energy by the wind
59. Tailless amphibian 37. Wind instrument
38. Pakistani city
CLUES DOWN 40. Dry or withered
1. Not awake 42. Delivered a speech
2. Type of dessert 43. Peak
3. They __ 45. Small waterbird
4. Retired Coast Guard 47. Days falling in mid-
admiral month
5. Gene positions 49. Elvis’ daughter
6. Exclude 50. Flat and smooth
7. One who is bound 51. Dallas Cowboys great
8. Where drinks are served Leon
9. Small vipers 55. What cows say
10. Blackbird
11. Adventurer
Word Scramble: NASAL
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Straight Talk on Straight Teeth

BY: JEFF TOMCSIK
Orthodontic braces and clear align-
ers such as Invisalign® are not just
for straightening teeth and mak-
ing your smile look better. In fact,
a highly trained and skilled dentist
will use orthodontic treatment to
improve the function of the teeth
which will result in a healthier, lon-
ger-lasting smile. While good look-
ing teeth are attractive, the purpose
of your teeth is to chew food. When
teeth are misaligned, they can slow-
ly damage opposing teeth during the
chewing process. When they are in
proper alignment, teeth break down
the food they are chewing without
damaging each other.
To help illustrate the point, think
of a well working pair of scissors.
When in good alignment the two
blades come together and meet at a
very precise point that makes them
excellent at cutting paper. On the
other hand, imagine one of the
scissor blades had a slight bend or
a ding in the metal. This imperfec-
tion would surely affect the scissor’s
ability to cut as well as when it was in
perfect alignment. If the one blade
is bent away from the other, there
will be a gap between the points of
contact that cause the cutting action.
The result would likely be a failure
to cut effectively or efficiently. If the
bend in the one blade is toward the
other, it would cause the blades to
scrape each other, making cutting
difficult. More importantly to note,
the blades scraping each other slow-
ly destroy the cutting surface of both
blades.
These same principles can be ap-
plied to your teeth. In any area of
the mouth where your opposing
teeth do not meet when you per-
form a chewing motion (meaning
there is a space between the top
and opposing-bottom tooth in any
area of your mouth when your jaw
is closed), like the scissor in the first
scenario, it is rendered ineffective in
the chewing process. On the other
hand, if there are any teeth that are
colliding with their opposing teeth,
they are likely causing trauma to
each other and slowly wearing down
the enamel surface and eventually
the tooth structure. This will like-
ly lead to greater risk of decay and
eventually risk the tooth’s overall vi-
tality.
Many people who have ongoing
problems with decay or pain de-
spite their efforts to keep their teeth
clean, might be suffering from mal-
occlusion issues that are causing the
ongoing dental problems. The good
news is that orthodontics may be a
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If you’re like most adults, the
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Years in metal brackets and sharp
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If these thoughts are keeping you
away from approaching your dentist
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consider a clear aligner option such
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