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Thursday, May 31, 2018
Waugh, Bailey Close
in Campaign Funds
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
In perhaps the most hotly contested
local political race in St. Mary’s County,
District 29 senate challenger Jack Bailey
has slightly outpaced incumbent Sen.
Steve Waugh in fundraising.
The latest reports show that Bailey’s
campaign war chest currently holds
$32,128.51 to Waugh’s $28,124.85.
The reports show that Bailey has re-
ceived just over $20,000 in contributions
so far and a major intake of $23,035 in
ticket sales for fundraisers.
Bailey’s fundraiser in Bushwood
April 27 was attended by hundreds from
the business and political communities.
Waugh’s latest report summary shows
that he has only received $685 in con-
tributions so far; though his earlier war
chest showed he had more than $39,271
saved.
Waugh so far has expended $11,831
in campaign funds, the latest reports
stated.
Bailey’s total receipts before expendi-
tures showed he had pulled in $43,395
and spent $11,369.34 on his campaign.
Waugh’s political contributions ac-
cording to the report show donations
from a private citizen in Solomons,
the Licensed Beverage Distributors of
Maryland, Inc. in Annapolis, Long and
Foster Real Estate, Inc. based in San
Francisco, California and Valentine’s
Delight Farms, LLC of Avenue.
Much of Waugh’s expenditures in-
clude payments for campaign materials
and direct mailings, the report shows.
Donations to Bailey’s campaign come
from throughout District 29, the report
stated, including Mechanicsville, Leon-
ardtown, Lexington Park and Lusby and
Prince Frederick, from both private in-
dividuals and corporate entities.
A great many of the contributions
can be directly attributed to the April
27 fundraiser in Bushwood where Gov.
Larry Hogan confirmed his endorse-
ment for Bailey against Waugh.
That event raised $23,035.
Bailey
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Waugh
Todd Eberly, political science profes-
sor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland,
said the fundraising deck had been
stacked in Bailey’s favor by circum-
stance and Hogan.
“Steve Waugh can’t raise funds dur-
ing the General Assembly,” Eberly told
The County Times. “That’s the law of
Maryland.”
As for the fundraiser in Bushwood,
Hogan’s appearance was sure to draw
in many from the local Republican
establishment.
“People are going to come out for
that,” said Eberly. “That should have
been and was… a cash cow for Bailey.”
Eberly also believed that Bailey
would have an uphill battle in unseat-
ing Waugh; again Hogan’s involvement
might play a role.
“I think Hogan runs the risk of fos-
tering resentment from voters,” Eberly
said. “When he has representatives like
Chris Shank (whom Waugh has accused
of leading attacks against him on Ho-
gan’s behalf) at candidate forums he
runs that risk.”
In the contested primary races for
county commissioner in District 1 Mike
Daras currently leads Eric Colvin in
fundraising with $210 in his war chest.
Colvin lately reports just $70.29 cents
in his account.
Daras’ total receipts so far tally to
$1,100.15.
Colvin’s prior balance was $616.70,
according to the latest report and has
spent $546.50 on his campaign.
Daras has so far spent $438.53 on his
campaign in the Republican primary.
In the Democratic primary for the
District 2 race Rose Frederick has a
sizeable lead in funds remaining with
$4,237.59 in her campaign coffers; Ann
Marie Abell has $1,869.96.
Overall, though, Abell has received
$6,535.62 but has spent virtually all of
that on campaign expenses.
Frederick’s receipts tally to $5,013.18
with campaign expenditures of just
$1,984.09.
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 4 Local News
Ridge Legion Honors The Fallen
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Dozens of citizens from Ridge and from veterans or-
ganizations laid wreaths at the American Legion Post
255 in Ridge on Memorial Day to honor America’s war
dead.
But veterans there reminded attendees that commu-
nity was just as important to remember; it was the rea-
son veterans gave their lives in the line duty.
Duncan Disharoon, the post commander, said that
many celebrated Memorial Day with shopping sprees,
days off and barbeques at home; that was far afield
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This included starting the Ridge Volunteer Rescue
Squad.
Their commitment did not waver.
“None of that was done because they were paid, none
of that was done because it had to be,” Hammond said.
Veterans and the community they continued to
serve, Hammond said, were inseparable.
“The fabric of our nation is tied up in Ridge 255,”
he said.
Memorial Day was meant to honor veterans, but it
should also call to mind the sacrifice of ordinary coun-
ty residents who died in testing on the air base in its
early years.
The street names on the base are named for veterans
and civilians alike who served their country however
they could, Hammond said.
“It’s not just about those on active duty,” Hammond
said, adding that of all the communities in which he
had served he had never seen one more supportive of
the Navy than St. Mary’s County.
The enormous and wide-reaching capabilities of
America’s military were staggering, Hammond said,
but it was only because of people such as those in St.
Mary’s County.
“It was built by places like Ridge 255, it was built by
places like St. Mary’s County,” Hammond said. “That
capability… won’t happen without communities like
this one.”
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means,” Disharoon said.
Capt. Jason Hammond, commanding officer at
Patuxent River Naval Air Station, said military ser-
vice, and the times when service men and women
make the ultimate sacrifice, is not only about obtaining
victory on the battlefield.
“It’s about community and country and about us,”
Hammond said.
He noted the Ridge post’s 60 years of service to the
community and to veterans by those who served their
country.
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Caps Fans Hold
Out Hope of Victory
Jack Payne and his Cpaitals ice hockey shrine.
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Jack Payne knows about pain; he’s a
Capitals fan. Even though his team is
in the Stanley Cup ice hockey finals it’s
been a long, grueling road.
“It’s soul crushing,’ Payne said of be-
ing a Caps fan. “They’ve been around
for 45 years and I’ve been a fan for 40
years, since I was 14.
“This is only the second time they’ve
been to the playoffs in that time.”
It’s bittersweet, he said, because since
the 1980s the Caps have had good teams
but for some reason they have never
been able to make it to the finals.
“It’s going up against a hot goal ten-
der, or not getting the breaks or the puck
just not bouncing our way,” Payne said
of the myriad of possible reasons ban-
died about for years.
Or it could be the well-known
“curse of the D.C. sports teams”
as Payne put it, noting that none of
them have won a major champion-
ship since the Redskins won the Super
Bowl in 1992 versus the Buffalo Bills.
Payne became a fan in 1978 when he
and a friend took a drive to the Capital
Centre, trying to catch a Bullets basket-
ball game; it was a Caps game instead.
So they paid their five bucks at the
window and gave it a shot, not expect-
ing much.
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“I said, ‘This is the greatest sport I’ve
ever seen,’” Payne remembered.
Even as prices have increased – to
$109 a ticket – Payne, a retired sheriff’s
deputy, is still a die-hard fan.
He has a shrine to the Caps in his class
room at the James A. Forrest Career and
Technology Center where he teaches for
the criminal justice program.
“I have more at home,” he said of his
Caps memorabilia collection.
But now the Caps are locked in battle
with the Las Vegas Golden Knights, an
expansion team put together by the for-
mer general manager of the Caps.
And they just won the first game; the
Caps face the Knights in the second
game of a seven-game series Wednes-
day night.
“They’re run by the Caps former gen-
eral manager [George McPhee] who we
fired,” Payne said. “He got to pick from
very good players.
“Basically, he’s got an all-star team.”
Despite the challenge, Payne still has
confidence in his team that they can
break the curse.
“They play in D.C. [June 3 and June
4,” Payne said. “I’ll be going to both of
them.
“I think they’ll win the next four
straight.”
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Long-Serving Lion Named Unsung Hero

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Jerry Pope has been volunteering with
the Leonardtown Lions Club since 1989
and has managed their vision and hear-
ing assistance program for almost as
long.
In working to help the needy of St.
Mary’s County see and hear better his
own eyes were opened.
The Lions Club’s vision program is
the largest community charity they run,
Pope said, while the hearing program is
a close second.
His leadership in the critical program
earned him his organization’s Unsung
Hero award this year.
“It does reach quite a few people,”
Pope, 70, of Redgate said. “Our program
treats the young as well as the elderly.
“I didn’t realize so many need-
ed help until I got involved.”
He operates screenings to find out which
applicants to the program qualify for
help; those applicants are then referred
to either a vision or hearing physician
for treatment with the aid of the Lion’s
Club.
When he started volunteering with
the club, it was out of love of the com-
munity, he said.

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both the elderly and the young,” Pope
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At that time he was holding down a
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Leonardtown. Jerry Pope
IF TAKEN BY “It’s very rewarding,” Pope said of
helping to restore people’s sight and “The simple fact is that some families
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ance or they lost their job,” Pope said.
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Please bring any unused medications to hearing, that’s gratifying to me.” “These young kids are our future.
the drug drop box at St. Mary's County The work the Lion’s Club does partic- “We’ve got to support them in getting
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ensuring they can master their educa-
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Governor Hogan Vetoes Three Bills

Says They Weaken School Accountability
Governor Lar-
ry Hogan has ve-
toed three pieces
of legislation
passed during
the 2018 session
of the Maryland
General Assem-
bly that he says weaken accountability
in Maryland schools: Senate Bill 739
- State Board of Education - Member-
ship - Teachers and Parent; House Bill
808 - Collective Bargaining - Education
- Supervisory Personnel; and House Bill
643/Senate Bill 678 - State Department
of Education - Employment Categories
and Practices.
During the 2018 legislative session,
in addition to providing record fund-
ing for K-12 public schools and enact-
ing legislation to increase education
spending by more than $4.4 billion over
the next decade by ensuring all casino
revenues go toward schools, Governor
Hogan proposed common sense legisla-
tion to increase accountability by creat-
ing an independent Investigator General
to look into allegations of wrongdoing
in schools. Unfortunately, despite de-
mands for increased transparency and
oversight from students, parents, and
communities across the state, the leg-
islature did not act on the governor’s
proposal and instead passed retributive,
tone-deaf legislation that gives special
interests and lobbyists greater control
over the education system and erodes
accountability standards.
“These three bills are a crude attempt
to accomplish two things: dilute the
authority of the Board of Education by
packing it with appointees that repre-
sent the interest of lobbyists rather than
those of teachers, parents, administra-
tors or students; and, these bills seek to
prevent the Maryland State Department
of Education - a body that is already in-
sulated from political influence - from
removing high-level employees who are
ineffectual, incompetent, or who simply
aren’t getting the job done,” said Gov-
ernor Hogan in his veto message. “It is
shocking to me, as well as the citizens
of Maryland, the lengths the General
Assembly will go to to weaken account-
ability that will hurt the performance of
our school children.”
Governor Hogan vetoed Senate Bill
739 - State Board of Education - Mem-
bership - Teachers and Parent. Senate
Bill 739 would have changed the process
Maryland uses to select members to the
State Board of Education, a move that
would have diluted the independence of
the State Board of Education by giving
teacher unions control over two addi-
tional seats on the Board, and dictating
that three seats be chosen by just two
stakeholder groups, a move that would
risk turning this critical policy-making
body into a collection of special interest
group representatives.
Governor Hogan also vetoed House
Bill 643/Senate Bill 678 - State De-
partment of Education - Employment
Categories and Practices. This legisla-
tion would weaken the Maryland State
Department of Education’s capacity to
achieve the state’s educational goals - at
a time when strengthening the perfor-
mance of Maryland’s schools and stu-
dents is more important than ever - by
hindering the Department’s ability to
compete in an already competitive job
market and acquire talented employees.
Finally, Governor Hogan vetoed
House Bill 808 - Collective Bargaining -
Education - Supervisory Personnel. This
legislation would remove local authority
to determine who is classified as a “su-
pervisory employee” and give authority
over local school system organizational
charts to the Public School Labor Rela-
tions Board. This new structure would
prohibit school leadership from ensur-
ing an efficient operation best suited for
the needs of their local school system.
“These pieces of flawed legislation
join the unfortunate litany of attempts
by the General Assembly over the past
four sessions to pass legislation to en-
hance the power of partisan special in-
terests, while eliminating transparency
and usurping accountability,” said Gov-
ernor Hogan. “At a time when unethical
behavior and mismanagement continue
to hold our school systems back from
serving school children, this sequence
of bills that I am vetoing today seek to
move Maryland in exactly the wrong di-
rection. Instead, we need to be working
together to restore accountability for our
students, teachers, and families.”
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Office of Gov. Larry Hogan

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Larry Hogan. “We are committed to
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and visitors to appreciate all that our
LOKER BUILDING $Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean have to
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out on the water.”
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9nels, maintaining public boating access
of local and federal navigation chan-
, facilities, improving and upgrading ex-
isting infrastructure such as bulkheads,
9parking, piers and ramps, and purchase
of rescue equipment for emergency and
0first responders.
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“Boating is a way of life in the Old
time industries supporting thousands of
jobs in Maryland and contributing bil-
lions of dollars to our economy and en-
vironment,” Maryland Natural Resourc-
es Secretary Mark Belton said. “The
Waterway Improvement Fund is a vital
state resource that ensures that residents
and visitors alike can access world-class
recreational boating opportunities safe-
ly and enjoyably.”
Southern Maryland Waterway Im-
provement Fund Projects for FY19
include:
Calvert County
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$75,000 in matching funds
Smallwood State Park, Sweden Point
Marina
Replacement of parking lot lights with
energy efficient fixtures
$60,000
St. Mary’s County
Leonardtown Wharf
Construction of transient boat dock
and slips
$99,500 
Ridge Volunteer Fire Department
Purchase side scan sonar for fire boat 
$14,000 in matching funds
Statewide
Funds toward replacement of J. Mil-
lard Tawes icebreaking buoy tender 
$1 million
Dredging/navigation/storm dam-
age in designated public shallow water
channels or publicly owned boating
facilities that occur outside the budget
cycle or exceed statewide appropriated
funding amount
$370,998 
General maintenance and improve-
ments at Eastern Region boating
facilities
$50,000
The Waterway Improvement Fund
was created in 1966 to support the de-
velopment, enjoyment and use of Mary-
land’s waters for the benefit of the gen-
eral boating and cruising public. It is
primarily derived from a five-percent
vessel excise tax on boat purchases and
titling.
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10 Cops & Courts The County Times
Fatal Crash in Mechanicsville
Shooting Victim On May 25, 2018, at approximately
8:01 PM, deputies from the St. Mary’s
Arrested on Warrant
County Sheriff’s Office responded to
the 38000 block of All Faith Church
Road, in the area of New Market Turner
Road, in Mechanicsville, for the re-
ported motor vehicle collision. Upon ar-
By Guy Leonard rival, units located a single vehicle on its
Staff Writer side with an occupant trapped. The St.
Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collison
State Police investigators report that a man shot last week in Lexing- Reconstruction Unit responded to the
ton Park has since been arrested on a bench warrant for failing to appear scene and continued the investigation.
in court for an alleged traffic violation. Initial investigation determined a
Corey Lee Bond was shot in the shoulder as he was sitting in the back 2011 GMC Terrain, operated by Tommy
seat of a passenger vehicle in the 21000 block of Three Notch Road, Lee Cook Jr. age 50, of Mechanicsville,
May 23. was traveling southbound on All Faith
Police are still looking for the suspects in the shooting; the victim was Church Road in the area of Wanda Lane,
released from the hospital the day after the shooting. when Cook failed to negotiate a curve,
“They’re still working the case,” said Det. Sgt. Jeffrey Linger of the causing the vehicle to leave the roadway.
Leonardtown Barrack. “We’re still asking for the public’s assistance.” The vehicle struck an embankment, re-
Police reported last week that the suspects were believed to have been entered the roadway, and overturned
driving in a white Ford Explorer or Expedition near the Motel 6 shortly several times before coming to a rest on
before the shooting occurred at 11:30 p.m. its passenger side. Cook was extricat-
Investigators believe Bond was shot by an as yet unknown suspect ed from the vehicle and initially trans-
St. Mary’s County
from outside the vehicle in which he had been seated.
It was not a random occurrence, Linger said.
“We feel this person was targeted,” said Linger.
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a gun, and fired a shot inside the resi-
dence, (investigation later determined
Douglas had fired a blank). Douglas
is prohibited by law from possessing a
firearm and is also the respondent in an
active protective order which prohib-
its Douglas from possessing a firearm.
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Thursday, May 31, 2018
ported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
with incapacitating injuries; after initial
treatment Cook was transferred to an
area trauma center by helicopter for fur-
ther treatment. At this time speed and
alcohol appear to be contributing factors
in the collision.
Anyone who may have witnessed the
collision and has not yet provided a state-
ment to law enforcement is asked to con-
tact Corporal Christopher Beyer at (301)
475-4200 extension *8004, or by email
at Christopher.Beyer@stmarysmd.com.
Citizens may remain anonymous and
contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333,
or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their mes-
sage to “CRIMES” (274637). Through
the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are
eligible for an award of up to $1,000
for information about a crime in St.
Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or
indictment.
Cpl. Julie Yingling, Sheriff’s Office PIO
vised Khristopher
James Marsh, age
30, of Leonard-
town, violated an
active protective
order by having
another individual
Marsh
contact the victim
for him. Marsh
was arrested and
charged with Vio-
late Exparte/Protective Order. CASE#
17164-18
Burglary- On
April 4, 2018,
Dep. Fenwick re-
sponded to the
21000 block of
Little Girl’s Way,
in Lexington Park,
for the reported
burglary. A wit-
ness observed an
Tharpe
individual later
identified as Steven Rene Tharpe Jr., age
28, of Great Mills, on the back porch of
a residence which had damaged window
screens. Tharpe was located shortly af-
ter the incident at the Great Mills Sheetz;
Tharpe had previously been served a no-
tice not to trespass at the Sheetz; Tharpe
was also found to be in possession of a
hypodermic needle and heroin. Tharpe
was arrested and charged with Burglary
3rd Degree, Burglary 4th Degree, Ma-
licious Destruction of Property, CDS
Possession-Not Marijuana, CDS Pos-
session-Paraphernalia, and Trespassing.
CASE# 17355-18
Thursday, May 31, 2018
AVIAN is One of Inc.
Magazine’s Best
Workplaces 2018
AVIAN has been named one of Inc.
magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2018,
the publication’s third annual ranking
in the fast-growing private company
sector.
Hitting newsstands today in the June
2018 issue, and as part of a prominent
inc.com feature, the award is the result
of a wide-ranging and comprehensive
measurement of private American com-
panies who have created exceptional
workplaces through vibrant cultures,
deep employee engagement, and stellar
benefits. Out of thousands of applicants,
Inc. singled out just under 300 winning
companies.
Built in partnership with employee
engagement and work culture experts
Quantum Workplace of Omaha, NE,
Inc.’s Best Workplaces list is a magnify-
ing glass on how innovative companies
can truly raise the bar in hiring and re-
taining the best talent.
What does it take to become a com-
pany that workers want to be part of?
Inc. magazine says it’s more than good
pay and good perks – it’s also about hav-
ing a clear purpose, a sense of humor,
and leadership that makes them all work
together.
“We’ve said from day one that our
employees come first,” said Kevin Swi-
tick, president and an owner of AVIAN.
“We know that our successes as a com-
pany are in no small part because of our
great team. The least we could do is of-
fer a work environment where people
are actually happy to come to work each
day. That’s our goal – across the board
happiness.”
The 2018 Inc. Best Workplaces
Awards assessed applicants on the basis
of benefits offered and employees’ re-
sponses to a unique, 30-question survey
fielded by each of the applying compa-
nies. Responses were evaluated by the
research team at Quantum Workplace.
For its results to qualify, each company
had to achieve a statistically significant
response rate based on employee count.
Survey scores account for employer size
to level the playing field between small
and large businesses. All companies had
to have minimum of 10 employees and
to be U.S.-based, privately held, and in-
dependent – that is, not subsidiaries or
divisions of other companies.
While researching the entries, Inc. and
Quantum saw distinct themes develop:
• Strong company cultures breed
stunning individual and team
performance.
• Workers at the best companies
The County Times In Our Community 11
don’t view their employers as sugar
daddies. They aren’t mesmerized by
whatever giveaways seem to be the
latest fad—be it gourmet lunches or
beer fridges.
• When employees feel valued by their
organization, they are far more like-
ly to be engaged. This single factor
proved to be one of the largest driv-
ers of employee engagement.
“By including an employee survey
into this year’s Best Workplaces selec-
tion process, we’ve really raised the bar.
Companies that don’t score at the very
top of their peer group don’t make the
cut. So, our hats are off to the winners.
They all excelled at engaging their work-
ers, making them feel appreciated, and
aligning them behind a mission. And re-
member, that’s not just our opinion: The
employees told us that themselves.” says
James Ledbetter, Inc. editor-in-chief.
About AVIAN LLC
AVIAN LLC is a service-disabled,
veteran-owned small business. We be-
lieve talent and passion generate solu- Please join us at the
tions to today’s business challenges. We
understand that these characteristics 31st National Cancer Survivors
thrive in a business culture that embrac-
es innovation, creativity and the entre-
preneurial spirit.
Day Picnic on Sunday, June 3
We are resourceful, responsive and
reachable for our clients in program,
from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on the
financial, and logistics management;
engineering and systems engineering;
hospital grounds.
test and evaluation of manned and un-
manned systems; workforce develop-
ment and training; cybersecurity con- Free and open to all cancer survivors and their
sulting; and communication strategy families, this year’s picnic will be filled with
and graphic design.
AVIAN is headquartered in Lexing- joy, camaraderie, hope, and love as we honor
ton Park, Maryland with more than 240
employees located across the county.
cancer survivors, their family and friends.
Specifically, we are supporting custom- Delicious down home Southern Maryland
ers in Huntsville, Alabama; China Lake
and San Francisco, California; Den- cooking will be available for all.
ver, Colorado; Panama City, and Jack-
sonville, Florida; Lexington Park and
Patuxent River, Maryland; Arlington For more information, call 301-475-6070.
and Quantico, Virginia.
Overall, AVIAN provides a broad
range of niche expertise to more than 20
program offices at NAVAIR. In addition
to NAVAIR, AVIAN supports the Naval
Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and
the Office of Naval Research through
a total of sixteen prime contracts as
well as the Colorado Department of
Transportation. 25500 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650
AVIAN Press Release
12 In Our Community The County Times Thursday, May 31, 2018

SMECO Board
Candidates Nominated
The 2018 Nominating Committee
for Southern Maryland Electric Co-
operative (SMECO) met on Wednes-
day, May 23, 2018, and chose candi-
dates for the five seats up for election
on SMECO’s Board of Directors.
The list of nominations follows:
Calvert County (one candidate to be
elected)
Samuel “Jack” Hammett
Charles County (two candidates to
be elected)
Fern G. Brown
Kenneth W. Cross
Kenneth L. Dyson
members running by petition should
also complete and submit a Board of
Directors Candidate Application. To
obtain a candidate application and
petition, contact Terrie Barringer at
240-528-9747 or Terrie.Barringer@
smeco.coop. SMECO must receive
completed candidate applications and
petitions by Friday, June 29, 2018.
Applications and petitions may be
mailed to SMECO, Attention: Joseph
Densford, Board Attorney, P.O. Box
1937, Hughesville, Maryland 20637,
or delivered to Terrie Barringer at St. Mary’s County resident Amanda Hosier was chosen as Nurse of the Year by the District
15035 Burnt Store Road in Hughes- 9 (Southern Maryland) Maryland Nurses Association at their annual dinner and awards
ville. Nominations will be posted in ceremony in Waldorf. With Hosler is District 9 VP Cathy Gibson. Hosler works at Charles
each SMECO office and available Regional Medical Center in La Plata.

ALS4 Family Day

St. Mary’s County (two candidates online.
to be elected) SMECO customer-members will
W. Rayner Blair III elect five directors to serve three-year
William R. Cullins III terms by voting for one Board seat in

Returns for 24th Year

In addition to nominations made
by the Nominating Committee, any
15 or more SMECO members acting
together may make other nomina-
tions by petition. SMECO customer-
Calvert County, two seats in Charles
County, and two seats in St. Mary’s
County.
Press Release from SMECO It was twenty-four years ago that Mat-
tingly family members, and distant rela-
tives, gathered for the first Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis type 4 research event
in Solomon’s Island, Md. On Sunday,
children’s games, and study updates by
doctors from the National Institutes of
Health, Vivian Cheung and Christopher
Grunseich, who have been coordinat-
ing ALS4 advancement efforts with re-

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June 24, 2018, generations of affected searchers across the globe. The doctors

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over 100 family members in 1994, which
led to the identification of 49 ALS4-
affected family members in Maryland,
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fected individuals in at least five other
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Thursday, May 31, 2018
PUTTING YOUR
AFFAIRS IN ORDER
Too many of us look upon putting
our affairs in order as the final ac-
tions that have to be taken just before
we die. Naturally, looking at it this
way, there is very little enthusiasm
for the concept and, by extension,
the vast majority of people never get
themselves organized. Just suppose,
however, that getting organized is
not about death at all, but about mak-
ing sure things are done the way you
want. It’s your life, and your legacy.
How you leave things behind you is a
testament to you and should be a road-
map for your loved ones.
Concern about your loved ones hav-
ing to tackle that decades old mess of
paperwork you have stuffed into your
desk drawers after you die is not a bad
image to spur you on to getting your
affairs in order. How great would it
be to present your loved ones with a
totally organized plan so that they can
spend their time fondly remembering
you instead of silently cursing their
bad luck at having to wade through
years of bills and statements, tax re-
turns, stock certificates, safety depos-
it keys, insurance policies, beneficiary
designations, etc.
Yes, but isn’t it difficult to get or-
ganized? Actually, not really. There
are many wonderful resources on the
internet to give you guidance. Every
bank, brokerage firm, investment ad-
visory service, financial newspaper
and magazine have plenty of planning
tips available to you free of charge.
And, estate planning attorneys, ac-
countants and other advisors are often
available with no-charge consulta-
tions. In other words, there is really
no excuse these days not to get mov-
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Everyone has two types of prop-
erty—personal property which is
everything that you can pick up and
move and the residue or residuary
estate, which is where you have the
bulk of your wealth (houses, invest-
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sonal property there are probably
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special property like your golf clubs,
jewelry, etc. On everything else left
over when we die (and all of us have
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want to donate it to charity. Whatever
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When it comes to your residuary
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posit, an investment account, a retire-
ment account and an insurance policy.
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Great Mills HS Ranked

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Saturday, June 9th, 2018
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer

Every year U.S. News and World Re-

ports ranks all high schools in America
Leonardtown had a 33.1 percent college
preparedness rate as opposed to a 21.5
percent rate for Chopticon.
Neither Leonardtown nor Chopticon
were awarded a “gold” or “silver” medal
10 a.m. until 7 p.m. based on the proficiency of students in
reading and math and the schools ability
by U.S. News and World Report.
Chopticon has a 39 percent advanced
Arts & to make them college-ready; this year testing participation rate with a 41 per-
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Great Mills High School ranked as No. cent pass rate; Leonardtown has a 40

Picking
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study, Great Mills High School boasted
an 89 percent graduation rate as well as
an Advanced Placement testing partici-
At Chopticon 44 percent of stu-
dents are proficient in math, the study
states, while 41 percent are proficient in
Activities Crab pation rate of 31 percent. reading.
The school earned what the magazine
Non-Seafood Classic Car Races called a “silver medal” award for its
At Leonardtown 33 percent are profi-
cient in math and 55 percent are profi-
Dishes Show standing. cient in reading; at Great Mills just 28
Great Mills was also given a 24.5 rate percent are proficient in math with 48
At the St. Mary’s Fairgrounds out of 100 for college preparedness. percent proficient in reading, the study
Curiously the other two high schools reports.
Located about 2 miles south of in St. Mary’s, Leonardtown and Chopti-
Leonardtown on route 5 Overall, U.S. News and World Report
con were not ranked in the study, despite gave St. Mary’s County Public Schools
42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown, MD
having some higher metrics than Great a college readiness rating of 26.4 with
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Great Mills ranked at No. 2,430 in the and a 47 percent proficiency in reading.
nation.
For more information visit www.visitstmarysmd.com/events Both Leonardtown and Chopticon had guyleonard@countytimes.net
95 percent or higher rates of graduation;

School Administrative
Appointments, Transfer
Announced
St. Mary’s County Superintendent of Schools Dr. J. Scott Smith announces
the administrative appointments made by the Board of Education at its May
23 meeting.
The Board appointed Colleen Gill as Supervisor of Instruction for Instruc-
tional Programs in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Gill
holds a Master’s degree from Towson University and a Bachelor’s degree
from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. She currently serves as an Instruc-
tional Resource Teacher in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
Jeffrey DiRenzo has been appointed as principal of Park Hall Elementary
School. DiRenzo holds a master’s degree from Chapman University and a
bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech. He currently serves as an Assistant
Principal at Leonardtown Elementary School.
Glenna Edwards has been appointed as principal of Margaret Brent Middle
School. Edwards holds a master’s degree from Towson University and a
Bachelor’s degree from Frostburg University. Edwards currently serves as
principal at Piney Point Elementary School.
The Board of Education also approved the following Administrative
Transfer:
Kelly Courtney will transfer from principal at Lettie Marshall Dent El-
ementary School to principal at Piney Point Elementary School.
These appointments and transfer will become effective July 1, 2018.

Press Release from SMCPS

Thursday, May 31, 2018 The County Times Education 15

County Student Wins First Place in Writing Contest

reading by employing creative
teaching methods to inspire
students to read great literature.
Elliot teaches English and Lan-
guage Arts at Salisbury Middle
School in Wicomico County.
Letters About Literature is
a national program where stu-
dents write to the author (liv-
ing or dead) of a book, poem,
or speech and express how the
work changed their view of the
world or themselves. Letters are
judged on state and national lev-
els. More than 46,000 students
from across the country entered
Letters About Literature this
year. Readers in grades 4–12
All of the first place winners and runners-up, along with the Christine D. Sarbanes Teacher of are eligible to enter the contest.
the Year Award Tara A. Elliott and some of the afternoon’s speakers. The first-place winners for each
Orlandra Foote, Max McKenna, Tara A. Elliott, Michael Sarbanes, Parker O’Brien, Phoebe contest level advance to the na-
Stein, Gautam Anand Tangirala, Becky Brasington Clark, Lucy Virgilio, and Minh Lê. tional level of the competition. LAL St. Marys1st O’Brien Stein: Parker O’Brien
Minh Lê—author of Let and Phoebe Stein, Executive Director of Maryland
Humanities.
Parker O’Brien, a student at Leonar- program of the Center for the Book in Me Finish! and the upcoming
dtown Middle School, read her letter to the Library of Congress, coordinated lo- Drawn Together and Green Clark of the Library of Congress spoke,
author Katherine Applegate onstage to cally by Maryland Humanities. Lantern: Legacy—gave the keynote as well.
a live audience in the Harry and Jean- One hundred ten finalists from across address. In his remarks, Lê directly ad-
nette Weinberg Auditorium at Mercy Maryland were honored at the cer- dressed each winner and runner-up with Press Release from
High School on May 12. O’Brien took emony in Baltimore City. Tara A. El- a response specific to the letter they Maryland Humanities
home the first place prize in the state for liott received the Christine D. Sarbanes wrote. The Honorable Paul Sarbanes,
Level Two entries (Grades 7–8) in the Teacher of the Year Award, awarded to a The Honorable John P. Sarbanes, Mi-
2018 Letters About Literature contest, a Maryland teacher who works to promote chael Sarbanes, and Becky Brasington

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Leonardtown High School

Graduating Class of 2018
Rebecca Marie Abbett Joshua Scott Byers Jacob Daniel Dobbins Brittany Leigh Groat
Joseph Archie Abell Sarah Byrne Savannah Rose Dobbins Kaleb Austin Guiles
Lauren Catherine Adams Hanna Marie Byrnes Corinne Michelle Dobry Charles Preston Guy
Jack McKenna Alanis D’Shae Jemar Caballero Jarrett Michael Dollarton Benjamin Joseph Guyther
Nina Allen Aliyah Dean Campbell Thomas Alexander Donigan Paige McKenzie Haffer
Victoria Eleanor Allen Kyle Matthew Campbell Nolan Joseph Dorics Austin Michael Hall
Jessica Elizabeth Alvey Jayson Warren Canterbury, Jr. Brianna Alexis Dorsey Kara Ann Hall
Lamont Anthony Armstrong Cordell Ryan Cardona Christian Troy Dover Nicole Alexis Halleck
Isabelle Kaitlyn Ashby Dominic Charles Carnobas Raquel Marie Drexel Ahna Sophyia Halpern
Benjamin Robert Ausenbaugh Ethan Connor Carpenter Linus Eliot Dantonio Drissel John Putnam Hamilton
Christopher Davis Austin Benjamin Patrick Carrigg John William Dugan Bailee Ann Hammett
William Davis Bachner Justin Denton Carter Kylie Bryanna Duncan Kelley Marie Hammett
Alec Matthew Bacon Kyle Joseph Cartwright Owen Asher Guston Dunn-Hindle Amanda Nila Hampton
Jane Sinclair Bailey Raymond Nicholas Chainay Alena Dunnington Katie Maureen Hancock
Isaac Kent Baker Benjamin Joseph Chase Tyrin Ashlynd DuPriest Areej Hanif
Megan Nicole Baker Minghao Chen Lexy Shyann Eberhardt Jacob Joseph Harms
Michael Ryan Baker Kyle Devin Cherry Ausha Elizabeth-Anne Edwards Garrett Reece Harvey
Michael Alexander Balaton Aaron Jean Choo Allison Nicole Egeli Cheyenne Autumn Hegedus
Samuel Paul Baldauff Eloisa Ann Chubb Christian Shayne Erdolino Jermain Antoine Herbert
Diontre Malik Barnes Brian Michael Church Leya Michele Essex Liam Grady Heveron
Ramon Ahmod Barnes Eric Allen Clark Luke Robert Everett Lauren Elizabeth Hicks
Samuel Patrick Barnhouse Christopher Dane Coleman Kristina Michelle Faison Dalton Pearce Higgs
Rosalyn Ophelia Bates Hannah Sidney Coleman Samantha Marie Staley Fallon Michelle Le Hoang
Lindsey Paige Behrman Hayley Ellen Coleman Annabelle Grace Finagin Bryan Austin Hodge
Zoe Danielle Behrman Haley Brooke Collins Brandon Alexander Flowers Ellie Lynne Holt
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Susan Starlett Palivos of coffee. In her heyday, she was a run-
ner up in a beauty pageant! However,
Susan Star- nothing brought more joy to Sue than
lett Palivos, her grandchildren; Sue loved her grand-
71, of Great children with all of her heart.
Mills, MD Visitation will be Thursday, May
(Formerly of 31, 2018 from 4p.m. - 8p.m. at Beverly
Chicago, IL) Ridge Funeral Home, 10415 S. Kedzie,
passed away Chicago, IL. 60655.
We d n e s d a y, Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
May 23, 2018 neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
at her home Condolences to the family may be
surrounded made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
by her loving
family.
Sue was Tommy Lee Cook, Jr
born May 3, 1947 in Chicago, IL and Tommy Lee Cook, Jr., 50 of Mechan-
was the daughter of the late John and icsville, MD, passed away on May 26,
Mary Russell. 2018 at Prince George’s Hospital Cen-
Sue is survived by her children Jerry ter, Cheverly, MD. Tommy was born in
Gunderson of Chicago, IL and Nicole Washington, DC on October 9, 1967 to
Quinn (Steve) of Great Mills, MD; her Tommy Lee and Mary Ann Cook. Tom-
brothers: John Russell (Lynda) of Hous- my enjoyed spending time with his fam-
ton, TX, Roger Russell (Cookie) of Al- ily and friends, making people laugh,
sip, IL, and Bill DeFore (Lorrie) of Blue and just generally enjoying life.
Island, IL; her grandchildren: Carla Pa- Tommy is survived by his loving
jak, Haley Barnett, Jerry Gunderson, wife of 26 years, Anita Michele Cook;
and Olivia Quinn; and many extended his parents, Tommy Lee and Mary Ann
family and friends. In addition to her Cook; son, Shawn Michael Cook of Me-
parents and husband Nick, Sue is pre- chanicsville, MD; daughters, Amber
ceded in death by her granddaughter, Lee Cook-Rye (and son-in-law Tim Rye
Amber Rose Gunderson. Jr.) of Lusby, MD; Shelly Lynn Cook of
Sue enjoyed simple pleasures like Mechanicsville, MD; brother, Jimmy
playing Bingo and enjoying a nice cup
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Mechanicsville, MD; sister Tammy
Naumoff ( and brother-in-law John Nau-
moff of Charlotte Hall), and grandchil-
dren, Bentley and Hailie Skidmore.
Family will receive friends for Tom-
my’s Life Celebration Gathering on Fri-
day, June 1st from 5 to 8pm with a Me-
morial Service at 7pm at Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road,
Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Interment
will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made to: The Organ Donation
and Transplant Association Inc.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home, P.A.
Philip Leo Schmitz
Philip Leo
Schmitz,
100, of
Coltons
Point, MD
passed away
on May 24,
2018. Born
on May 26,
1917 in St.
Paul, Min-
nesota he
was the son
of the late
Ida Wilhelmina Jansen Schmitz and
Edward Peter Schmitz. Philip was the
loving husband of the late Ada Elea-
nor Faunce Schmitz whom he married
on September 20, 1947 in Washington,
DC and who preceded him in death on
May 6, 2018. Philip is survived by his
children: Thomas Philip Schmitz of
Silver Springs, MD, Lawrence Edward
Schmitz (Maria) of Plano, TX, Leon-
ard Joseph Schmitz (Barbara) of Gaith-
ersburg MD, Gregory Paul Schmitz
(Bobbi) of Colton’s Point, MD and El-
eanor Marie Schmitz Webb (Arthur) of
Clarksburg, MD, 11 Grandchildren and
7 Great-Grandchildren and sister Betty
Chrysler. He was preceded in death by
his siblings; Mary Deal, Loraine Swag-
man, and Bernard Schmitz.
He graduated from Cretin High
School in 1935 and was a graduate
from St. Thomas College in 1940 with a
Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry.
Philip served in the United States
Army from 1945 to 1946, he was also
in the Army Reserves for 6 years, hon-
orably discharged as 2nd Lieutenant.
While serving in the Army, he was sta-
tioned in the Philippines, Pacific and
was an investigations officer. Philip
worked for the United States Govern-
ment at the FBI, Veterans Administra-
tion and Social Security Administration
as a Document Examiner for 26 years,
retiring in 1974. He moved from Whea-
ton, MD to St. Mary’s County, MD in
Thursday, May 31, 2018
1979. Philip was President of the Ameri-
can Society of Questioned Document
Examiners from 1972-1974. He was a
member of the American Legion, and
Seventh District Optimist Club.
Joseph Luin Ramos
Joseph Luin Ramos “Joe”, 83, of
Bushwood, MD formerly from Leon-
ardtown, MD, passed away on May 24,
2018. Born on December 28, 1934 in
Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of
the late Lola C.
Bramble Ramos
and Charles M.
Ramos. Joe was
the loving hus-
band of Lucy
Jane Hall Ra-
mos whom he
married in Holy
Angels Catholic
Church on May
24, 1958. Joe is
survived by his
children; Donna
Faye Morris (Chuck) of Avenue, MD,
Joseph Ramos (Robin) of Mechanics-
ville, MD, 2 grandchildren and his sister
Linda Knott. He was preceded in death
by his siblings; Thelma Parr, Margie
Dyke, Charles Ramos, Kitty McMuel-
len, Tennessee, Mary Wathen, Lenwood
Ramos, and Judy Clarke.
Joe served in the Army National
Guard from 1962 to 1963. While serving
in the Army National Guard, he earned
the Medal for Marksman, MI Rifle and
was mess steward.
He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County,
MD resident, and was Budget Analyst
at Patuxent River Naval Air station for
19 years, retiring in October, 1993. Joe
was a member of the Seventh District
Optimist Club, and a Thursday Night
Bowling League. He enjoyed hunting,
fishing, softball and stock cars.
A Funeral Service will be held on
Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 10:00 AM
with Father Anthony Lickteig officiat-
ing. Interment will follow in Sacred
Heart Catholic Cemetery Bushwood,
MD. Pallbearers will be: Charles Mor-
ris, Tommy Hall, Johnny Hunt, Joe Am-
mann, Todd Dyke, and Mickey Ramos.
Contributions may be made to the
Seventh District Rescue Squad P.O. Box
7 Avenue, MD 20609.
Glen William Craig
Glen Wil-
liam Craig,
80, of Lex-
ington Park,
MD passed
away Friday,
May 18, at
MedStar St.
Mary’s Hos-
pital in Leon-
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ardtown, MD 20650.  War II and
He was born on July 11, 1937 in Veed-
ersburg, IN to the late Ralph Burton
Craig and Gladys Lee Myers.
In 1957 Glen enlisted in the United
States Navy and proudly served his
country for four years and was Honor-
ably Discharged in 1961. On March 8,
1967, he married his beloved wife, Patri-
cia Ann Hamrick, in Leonardtown, MD.
Together they celebrated over 51 won-
derful years of marriage. He was em-
ployed by the Department of Defense as
a dedicated Senior Project Analyst until
his retirement. In retirement he con-
tinued to work as an analyst for several
years for defense contractors. He was a
problem solver and was known for his
ability to think outside the box. He was
able to create new ways to solve many
problems. His hobbies included horse-
shoes, league bowling, drag racing,
speed and sail boating, waterskiing, and
playing Texas hold’em. He also enjoyed
travelling and has been throughout the
United States and Germany, England
and Greece. Some of his favorite travels
were to Outer Banks in North Carolina,
Arizona and Hawaii. He also had an ar-
tistic talent. His family was his greatest
pride and joy and he loved spending his
time with them, especially his grand-
daughter and great-grandson.
He was a member of the Fraternal Or-
der of Police and the Maryland Ornitho-
logical Society.
In addition to his beloved wife, Glen
is also survived by his daughter, Vickie
Lee Miller (James P.) of Summerville,
SC; his sister, Carol Cushman (Dale)
of Veedersburg, IN; brother, Richard
Craig (Patricia) of Veedersburg, IN; his
half-brother, Kenny Ray Craig (Debbie)
of Lafayette, IN; his step-sister Nancy
Seymore (Lyle) of Newtown, IN; his
granddaughter, Teia Marie Craig of Lex-
ington Park, MD; great grandson, Sean
William LaRue of Lexington Park, MD;
and many extended family and friends.
Family will have services at a later
date. Interment will be held at a later
date at Arlington National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, One
Intrepid Square, West 46th & 12th Av-
enue, New York, New York 10036.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Thomas Edward
“Ed” Stokel, Sr.
Thomas Edward “Ed” Stokel, Sr., 93,
of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on
Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Hospice House
of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD.   Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at MedStar St.
He was born March 20, 1925 to the
late Edward John Stokel and Eloise Ma-
ria Abell Stokel.
Ed graduated from Margaret Brent
High School in 1942. In 1943 he joined
the United States Navy during World
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p r o u d l y
served his
country as an
aviation ra-
dioman and
combat
crewman,
surviving
three plane
crashes, and
received an
honorable
discharge. On September 29, 1944 he
married his beloved wife, Agatha Teresa
Stokel in Hutchinson, KS. Together they
celebrated over 66 wonderful years of
marriage until her passing in November
2010. In 1946 he joined the Naval Air
Station Fire Department as a firefighter
and was later promoted to Engineer and
then Safety Officer. He later taught Su-
pervisory Management Training at the
Naval Air Test Center. He retired with a
total of 43 years of government service.
His hobbies included art, county his-
tory, and archeology. He was a charter
member of St. Mary’s County Histori-
cal Society and the Maryland Archeo-
logical Society. He designed and drew
the official County seals for St. Mary’s,
Calvert, Prince George’s, and Queen
Anne’s Counties. He also spent many
hours volunteering within the commu-
nity, as a first aid instructor, a lecturer,
and a lay teacher in a confraternity of
Christian Doctrine. He received a Letter
of Commendation from the Archdiocese
of Washington, D.C. for 70 years of ded-
icated service to St. Aloysius Catholic
Church.
Ed is survived by his children: Thom-
as Stokel, Jr., Jeanne Marsh (George),
Joyce Stokel, Laura Ferris (Tom), Mon-
ica Clements (Bill), Marian Stokel Rita
Humphrey (Jay), Mary Underwood
(Warren), Clara Spalding, and Mark
Stokel (Tracy); 14 grandchildren; many
great and great-great grandchildren;
and many extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents and wife, he
is also preceded in death by his sister,
Katherine Stokel.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Hospice 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., Leonardtown, MD.
Anthony “Pop” Knobel Sr.
Anthony “Pop” Knobel Sr., 82, of
Mechanicsville, passed peacefully on
Mary’s Hospital. Pop was born in Gal-
lant Green, MD on July 20, 1935 to the
late Joseph and Agatha Knobel.
Pop was preceded in death by his wife
of 61 years, Mary C. Knobel and five
siblings. He is survived by daughter An-
Obituaries 21
tonia “Marie” Knobel of Hughesville, Evelyn Anna
MD; his son Anthony “Tony” Knobel
Jr. (Angie) of Mechanicsville, MD; his Mae Armsworthy
grandson Anthony F. Knobel (Kimberli) Evely n
of Purcellville, VA; his granddaughter Anna Mae
Amanda J. Knobel of Great Mills, MD; Armsworthy,
air his sister Lena K. Gardiner of Hughes- 96, of Cali-
ville, MD; and his brother Paul Knobel fornia, MD
of Waldorf, MD. passed away
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- on May 24,
tions may be made to Mechanicsville 2018 sur-
Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, rounded by
Mechanicsville, MD 20659. her loving
Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral family. Born
Home, Charlotte Hall, MD. on May 3,
Condolences to the family may be 1922 in Hol-
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com lywood, MD,
she was the
Robert “Bob” Lee daughter of the late Annie Mignonetti
Readman Dorsey and John Ignatius
Marconi, Jr. Dorsey. Evelyn was the loving wife of
Robert “Bob” the late William Ignatius Armswor-
Lee Marconi, Jr. thy, Jr, whom she married in Holy Face
52, of Mechanics- Catholic Church Great Mills, MD on
ville, MD, passed March 24, 1940 and who preceded her
away on May 19, in death on March 7, 2007. Evelyn is
2018. survived by her children; John Igna-
Born on March tius “Johnny” Armsworthy, Sr. (Doro-
24, 1966 in Balti- thy Lorraine Woodburn) of California,
more, MD, he is MD, Mary Ann Adkins (Jimmy) of
the son of Robert Great Mills, MD, five grandchildren;
Lee Marconi, Sr. John “Jay” Armsworthy, Jr, (Michelle),
and Fern Riley Tammy Adkins, Cathy Clarke (Ted-
Marconi. He went to college for two dy), Allen Adkins, and Don Adkins, 7
years and worked for the federal govern- great grandchildren, and 14 great great
ment as a Painter. Bob enjoyed playing grandchildren. As well as siblings;
the lottery, spending time with friends Grace Theresa Davis, and Joseph Philip
and family and loved his cats. “Schaefer” Dorsey. She was preceded in
Bob is survived by his parents, his death by her siblings; Mary Magdalen
wife, Dana Lee Marconi, his brother, Abell, Catherine Victoria “Kitty” Dix-
Ronald Lee Marconi (April), his sister, on, William Walter “Bonnie” Dorsey,
Rondi “Dee Dee” Lea Marconi Benac Barbara Elizabeth “Peggy” Montgom-
(Jeff), his nieces Madison Marconi, ery, Elbert Dorsey, and Ignatius “Tin-
Savannah Marconi, Kayla Benac and ker” Readmond. She was a lifelong St.
nephew, Justin Benac. Mary’s County, MD resident and gradu-
Honor
ated from St. the memory
John’s School. of your cherished
Evelyn was
A Tribute to the Loved One
Memorial contributions in Bob’s
name may be made to: The American a homemaker,
one by sharing the story of their life
enjoyed blue grass music,
with friends, neighbors and associates
Society for Prevention of Cruelty to An- going out to eat and here she inloved to cook.
Whose Memory Lives
imals, or the Tri-County Animal Shelter Contributions may be made to Holly-
wood Vol. Rescue Squad
the community.
For details and to
P.O. Boxplace79
in Hughesville, MD.
On Forever in Your Heart
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
Hollywood, MDyour notice ofBluegrass
20636.
call 301-373-4125
Hospice c/o Hospice
remembrance,for
for St. for assistance.
Mary’s P.O.
Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650
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and G Kyrie Irving for the playoffs
after the All-Star had knee surgery.
A struggling Cleveland squad flipped
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before the trade deadline. Warriors’
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Houston often played man down too,
with Paul and Harden missing 24 and
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Blue Crabs Fall Late to Revolution

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (10-18) dropped
the series opener against the York Revolution (14-12)
8-5.
The Revolution took an early lead on the night, put-
ting up a pair of runs in the first inning. Jared Mitchell
started the bottom of the inning with a triple, before a
single from Alexi Casilla allowed him to score. A sto-
len base moved Casilla up to second, with a groundout
getting him up to third. That set up a sacrifice fly from
Zach Wilson, putting the Revs ahead 2-0.
A solo homerun from Ryan Dent added another run
in the second, before the Blue Crabs began to fight back
in the third. Back-to-back singles put Angelys Nina
and Johnny Bladel aboard, with a wild pitch moving
both into scoring position. Edwin Garcia came through
with a sacrifice fly to score Nina, before another wild
pitch scored Bladel to cut the deficit to one run.
After a quiet fourth inning, York padded their lead
with two runs in the bottom of the fifth. Mitchell start-
ed the offense again, this time with a one-out infield
single. After two failed pickoff attempts at first, Casilla
clubbed a two-run shot to put the Revs ahead 5-2 on tion grabbed the lead back in the bottom of the inning. first to start the inning, before a flyout and a double
the night. Mitchell and Casilla connected for a double and a sin- play finished off 8-5 win for the Revolution. The win
Southern Maryland responded immediately, plating gle, putting runners on the corners with nobody down. moves York to 3-0 on the season against Southern
a pair in the top of the sixth. Austin Green came up After a fielder’s choice and a stolen base from Wel- Maryland.
with a two-out double, scoring Devon Rodriguez and ington Dotel, Wilson was intentionally walked to load For more information on the Southern Maryland Blue
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Community Calendar
Friday, June 1
First Friday in Leonardtown!
Participating restaurants, shops, art galleries,
and various studios throughout Leonardtown
5:00 – 8:00 PM
A featured event is the annual “Where’s Crab-
by?” scavenger hunt. Check in from 5:00 on at 2
Broke Girls Boutique, 22760 Washington St. to re-
ceive a handout and list of participating businesses.
Check Facebook page (Leonardtown First Fridays)
or www.leonardtownfirstfridays.com for updates
and details about the evening’s events and special
offerings at the local businesses.
Jake Owen and Chris Janson
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island
Rd. S, Solomons
4:00 PM
Country music star Jake Owen will perform live
and is joined by Chris Janson. Gates for this new
tailgate party at the PNC Waterside Pavilion open
at 4:00—come early, eat, drink and kick off the
summer with friends. Tickets $35—$68 at  Department Lane, Lexington Park
calvertmarinemuseum.ticketforce.com/ or by
calling 1-800-787-9454. Info at www.calvert-
marinemuseum.com. To reach a staff member,
please call 410-326-2042, ext. 16, 17 or 18.
Jennifer Cooper w/ Carl Reichelt
St. Mary’s County Arts Council, Leonardtown
5:30 – 6:30 PM  Wear Orange Family Potluck & Picnic
Local artist Jennifer Cooper will present an in-
triguing history and evolution of her journey as a
professional vocalist. Guitarist Carl Reichelt will
join Jennifer in a performance of songs spanning
jazz, blues, light pop, Italian art song, opera, and
more! Free.
Grocery Auction
22377 Lawrence Ave, Leonardtown (Firehouse)
6:00 - 9:00 PM
The Auxiliary of the Leonardtown Volunteer
Firehouse will be working with Farrell’s Auction
Service to hold an awesome Grocery Auction!
Get frozen meats, snacks and other great grocery
items at amazing prices!! Auction starts at 6:00,
check in starts at 4:45. Bring your coolers and your
friends. Concessions for sale by Auxiliary.
Texas Hold’em Tournament
VFW Post 2632, 23282 Three Notch Rd. (Rt 235)
7:00 PM
No Limit Texas Holdem Tournament. $50 Buyin
($40 Prize Pool + $10 Charity). Optional $10
Add-On. Sign in from 6:20-6:45, Early Bird Bo-
nus. Tournament starts at 7:00. Must be 18 or older
to play. More info or pre-register contact Brian:
Email: poker@vfw2632.com.
Cell: 240-925-4000.
Fri., Sat. & Sun, June 1, 2 & 3
Antique Farm & Craft Show
Green Manor Farm, 38250 New Market Turner
Rd.,
Fri. & Sat., 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun., 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Farm and craft demonstrations, antique farm
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equipment displays, small engines, saw mill, corn
cob grinding and blacksmithing. Antique truck, car
and tractor show. Antique tractor pull on Saturday
and a garden pull on Sunday. More info contact Jef-
frey Hayes at 301-861-7738. Facebook event page
is www.facebook.com/events/200049784070745/
Sat. & Sun., June 2 & 3
Watermelon One-Act Festival
St. Mary’s College, Montgomery Fine Arts Cen-
ter, Bruce Davis Theater
Saturday, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
The 2018 WOAF features 16 original one-act
plays. Three to five plays will be performed and ad-
judicated by qualified professionals during each of
four performance sessions on Saturday. Top scoring
plays will compete on Sunday afternoon. The win-
ning script, director, ensemble, and performers will
receive awards. More info and a complete schedule
of participants!
www.watermeloninc.org/participants.html
www.watermeloninc.org/host-schedule.html
Saturday, June 2
National Wear Orange Day
Great Mills High School
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Wear your orange or teal for a community event
to memorialize losses both national and local from
gun violence. Vendors and activities at this fun
family event. More info: wearorange.org.
Open House—Half-Day Discovery Camp
Knott House, Greenwell Foundation, 24520 Rose-
dale Manor Lane, Hollywood
9:00 AM - Noon
Half-Day Discovery Camp is new this year and is
for ages 4-6 years old. They will explore, discover
and connect with nature! Learn more about this
great camp and meet our lead instructor! Check us
out on Facebook to win a FREE week of this great
new camp! 
www.facebook.com/greenwellfoundation. Phone:
301-373-9775. Info: greenwellfoundation.org/event/
half-day-discovery-camp-open-house/
St. Clement’s Island Heritage Day
St. Clement’s Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze
Rd., Colton’s Point
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Free boat rides to St. Clement’s Island. Heri-
tage games and crafts. Blackistone Lighthouse
tours. Much more. Info: www.facebook.com/
SMCMuseums
Calvert Green Expo & Craft Fair
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dow-
ell Rd., Solomons
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free event presented by the Calvert County Citi-
zen’s Green Team: Green businesses & services —
arts & crafts — workshops —kids activities —food
& drink —and more! Southern Maryland’s leading
Thursday, May 31, 2018
sustainability event, where you can learn how to
make your life, and our community, healthier—en-
vironmentally!
www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/node/245
June Maker’s Market
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts, Dowell Rd.,
Solomons
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Held in conjunction with the Calvert Green Expo,
join us for a special extended market featuring all
things handmade, homemade, and homegrown!
From jewelry to jam, shop local! Admission is free.
www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/content/
makers-market
Drayden African American Schoolhouse Open
18287 Cherryfield Rd., Drayden
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
A docent will be on site to answer questions.
Please come and visit!
Bar Bingo
St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge #2092, 45779 Fire
4:00 - 6:00 PM
No text provided
Sunset Supper Cruise
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island
Rd S, Solomons
5:00 - 7:30 PM
Climb aboard the historic Wm. B. Tennison for
a 90-minute cruise through history. Return to the
museum for a short presentation and a light supper.
Bring your own libations. $50 per person. Reserva-
tions required.
Calvertmarinemuseum.com
Bingo Every Saturday
Mother Catherine Academy, 38833 Chaptico Rd.,
Mechanicsville
6:30 -10:30 PM
Doors open at 5:00. Early Birds start at 6:30.
Regular Games start at 7:00. $10 admission (in-
cludes one regular book). Progressive Money Ball!
Door prizes. Concessions. Call 301-884-3165 for
more info. Visit www.mothercatherine.org for Jack-
pot and Moneyball update.
Sunday, June 3
Environmental Stewardship Event
St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Participants have the opportunity to purchase
compost bins and/or rain barrels and receive infor-
mation/ demonstrations on both topics and oysters.
Workshops: 10:00, Composting. 11:00, Rain
Barrel. 12:00, Oyster. Attendance is free. Space is
limited.
Pre-registration required. www.eventbrite.com/e/
st-marys-county-environmental-stewardship-event-
tickets-45449352236. More info, please contact
Nicole Basenback, Watershed Restoration Program
Assistant, at 301-475-4484 or Jackie Takacs, Water-
shed Restoration Specialist 240-393-6508.
Community Fest 2018
Encounter Christian Center, 30080 Henry Lane,
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Charlotte Hall (behind Burger King)
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Participate in festivities to benefit the Homeless in
Southern Maryland. ECC is collecting Towel and
Toiletries (T&T) items. Mechanicsville Fire De-
partment has fire prevention goodies for the kids.
Demonstrations, bake sale, hot dogs, popcorn,
snow cones and water. And much more!  Board of Education Meeting Rm., 23160 Moakley
More info contact Kristina Hun at 240-216-7421.  St., Leonardtown
Cancer Survivors Day Picnic
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, 25500 Point Look-
out Rd, Leonardtown
1:00 – 3:30 PM
Free and open to all cancer survivors and their
families. The picnic will be filled with joy, camara-
derie, hope, and love as we honor cancer survivors,
their family and friends. Delicious down home
Southern Maryland cooking will be available. Info
301-475-6070.
Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra Choir
Leonardtown Wharf
5:00 PM
Free concert and bake sale. A family friendly event.
Bring a blanket and picnic basket and enjoy a free
concert!! More info: www.smyoc.org/
Monday, June 4
Refuge Recovery- Mindful Monday Meeting
Beacon of Hope Center, 21770 FDR Blvd., Mil-
lison Plaza, Lexington Park
3:30 – 4:30 PM
A free and open to the public addiction recovery
support group based in healing through the use of 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Buddhist philosophy. Meetings feature meditation, For those who have a loved one who is struggling
readings, information and discussion. More info with addictive behavior, in treatment, or is in early
call 240-298-0212 or 301-997-1300 x 804 or email recovery. Free and open to the public. More info
beacon@waldensierra.org. call 240-298-0212 or 301-997-1300 x 804 or email
beacon@waldensierra.org.
School Health Council
Wednesday, June 6
5:00 - 6:30 PM
St. Mary’s County School Health Council meet-
Little Explorers:  Summer Time
ing. More info contact Dr. Andrew C. Roper, Su-
Historic St. Mary’s City, The Shop at Farthing’s
pervisor of Physical Education/Health/Athletics:
Ordinary, 47414 Old State House Rd.
301-475-5511, ext. 32104
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Designed for pre-school age children 3-5 years
Tuesday, June 5 old and an accompanying adult.  $4 per child
($3 Friends members); one accompanying adult
free.  Full-day admission included.  Meet at The
Positively Focused” Wellness & Recovery Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary.  240-895-4990 or
Group info@HSMCdigshistory.org.
Beacon of Hope Center, 21770 FDR Blvd., Mil-
lison Plaza, Lexington Park  
12:00 – 1:00 PM Thursday, June 7
Prompts provided by recovery support team fa-
cilitators give participants the chance to consider
American Legion Post 221 Meeting
wellness and recovery tools for thinking positively
21690 Colton Point Rd., Avenue
and with healthy intention. Group members also
8:00 - 9:00 PM
share ideas and tools with one another. The meeting
American Legion Post 221 invites all active duty
is free and open to the public. More info call 240-
298-0212 or 301-997-1300 x 804 or email beacon@
personnel and veterans to join us for our monthly
meeting. Visit www.alpost221.webs.com/ or e-mail
waldensierra.org.
alpost221@aol.com. Call 301-884-4071 for more
info. 
Friends & Family Addiction Recovery Support
Group
Beacon of Hope Center, 21770 FDR Blvd., Mil-
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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
Learn More About the
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Human Services
How much do you know about the De-
partment of Aging & Human Services?
With seven divisions, three Senior Ac-
tivity Centers, and a bevy of programs
such as Senior Rides, Home-Delivered
Meals, Christmas Caring, and WARM,
we support the community from birth
through retirement. Join us at 6 p.m. on
Thursday, June 21, in the Chesapeake
Building to learn more about how we
can serve you! We encourage every-
one to attend this community presen-
tation, hosted by the Commission on
Aging. Registration encouraged. Please
contact Sarah Miller at 301-475-4200,
ext. *1073, or email sarah.miller@st-
marysmd.com to register.
Bike and Tote Basket
Cycling and basket enthusiasts, listen
up! Learn to make a stylish basket per-
fect for your next cycling trip. Once you
park, this basket goes from bike storage
to snazzy tote in a matter of moments
using its classic black strap. This basket
is about 12” long x 8” wide x 8” high
and is made from a rectangular base
weaving up to an oval rim leaving holes
for short straps with slip buckles. A
choice of colored weavers will be avail-
able for embellishment. Class will be
at the Northern Senior Activity Center
on Monday, June 4, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The cost is $35 and includes all mate-
rials and instruction for this class. Par-
ticipants are advised to bring a bagged
lunch. Space is limited and payment is
due at sign up. To sign up and pay for
this class in advance, please visit the
front desk. For availability, call 301-
475-4200, ext. *3101.
The Longest Table
Join the St. Mary’s County Li-
brary on Thursday, June 21 at 6 p.m.
for a community conversation over a
family-style meal of Mission BBQ.
The Longest Table will be held at the
St. Mary’s County Government Cen-
ter, on the front lawn near Miedzin-
ski Park (23145 Leonard Hall Dr,
The County Times
Beginners Tai Chi for
Arthritis and Fall Prevention
Loffler Senior Activity Center will of-
fer Beginner Tai Chi for Arthritis Class-
es on Mondays and Thursdays at 11 a.m.
for four weeks beginning June 4. In this
class you will learn to do some core
movements on each side of the body in
a graceful routine while applying basic
Tai Chi principles. There is no fee for
this class, but a commitment to atten-
dance and practice is necessary for suc-
cess. Pre-registration is required. Since
space is limited to 20 new participants,
please sign up only if you are sure that
you will be able to attend regularly. Call
301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the
reception desk by June 1 to sign up.
Video on Early Medicine
On Wednesday, June 6, the video The
Ancient ER will be presented at the
Loffler Senior Activity Center at 10 a.m.
Learn about the world’s age-old tradi-
tions of healing, many aspects of which
have been endorsed by modern science.
50 minutes. Free. Seating is limited,
reserve yours by calling 301-475-4200,
ext. *1658 or stop by the reception desk.
YES Cycling Ride
The Northern Senior Activity Cen-
ter will have a YES Cycling ride on
Wednesday, June 6, at 9 a.m. Bring your
own bike or trike and helmet for a caus-
al, relaxed-pace ride stopping along the
way to read the trail interpretive signs,
observe wildlife, and admire scenery.
Participants will also learn about trail
rules and basic group riding tips. The
rides are led by Dan and Diana Dona-
hue, experienced cyclists and volunteer
bicycle trip leaders. Ride lengths ad-
just to meet the needs of the group. The
Northern Senior Activity Center has
Leonardtown, MD 20650). Tickets
are $10, to cover expenses. Purchase
your ticket on www.stmalib.org, or
visit any library branch. During the
meal, participants will discuss how
to Choose Civility in their everyday
interactions. Share a meal and con-
versation with someone you don’t
know, exchange stories about life
in St. Mary’s County, and discover
both common ground and new ideas.
The conversation starts when you
come to the table! To enhance the
experience of getting to know differ-
ent people, guests will not be seated
with their companions.
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
three bicycles and one trike available
to borrow for trips. Helmets and cell
phones are required to participate and
are not provided by the center. To sign
up for the trip or to reserve one of the
cycles in advance, please visit the signup
table or call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
Breakfast for Fathers
On Friday, June 8, from 9:30 a.m. –
10:30 a.m. the staff at the Loffler Senior
Activity Center will pay tribute to our
Loffler Dads with a delicious breakfast.
We like to get a jump on the Father’s Day
festivities by honoring you a week early.
Make plans to enjoy a hot morning meal
with your fellow Loffler fathers. Seating
is limited to 40 so make your reserva-
tions by close of business Friday, June
1, by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658.
AARP Safe Driving Course
The class is offered at the Garvey Se-
nior Activity Center on Tuesday, June
12, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The course fo-
cuses on areas where older drivers can
benefit from additional training, such
as roundabouts and safety issues. The
cost is $15 for AARP members and $20
for nonmembers. Advance registration
is required. Lunch is available at the
Center; lunch cost is $6 for those under
the age of 60 and a donation for those
ages 60 and above. Call 301-475-4200,
ext. *1050, to register for the course and
make your lunch reservations.
History of the
United States Flag
Mike Barbour with the Southern
Maryland American Legion Post 221
will present an overview of our nation’s
flag history at the Garvey Senior Activ-
ity Center on Wednesday, June 13, at
12:30 p.m. The presentation will include
Common Thread
Common Thread is now at both
Lexington Park Library and Char-
lotte Hall Library! Lexington Park
Library will hold Common Thread
on Tuesday, June 12 from 6 p.m. to
7:30 p.m. and Charlotte Hall Li-
brary will hold Common Thread on
Wednesday, June 13 from 6 p.m. to
7:30 p.m. Whether you have been
stitching for years, or you just want
to learn, join fellow crafters who
love all things fabric and fiber. Open
to knitters, crocheters, quilters, em-
broiderers, cross-stitchers, and any
other kind of needleworkers. Bring
your current project, mingle with
like-minded makers, and swap pat-
Thursday, May 31, 2018
an explanation of the evolution of the
flag from its inception during the early
years of the 13 colonies to the present
day 50 United States version. This pre-
sentation is the first in a series of Ameri-
canism presentations to be held at the
Garvey Senior Activity Center. Lunch
will be served prior to the presentation.
Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050, to learn
more and to make lunch reservations.
Lyme Disease Discussion
and Support Group
May was Lyme Disease Awareness
month but it’s wise to stay diligent and
informed all year, especially this sum-
mer during outdoor events and activi-
ties. Don’t miss the resources provided
by the Lyme Disease Discussion and
Support Group at the Northern Senior
Activity Center. For those who haven’t
already picked up a Lyme Action Tool
Kit, they are still available while sup-
plies last. The kit provides easy step-
by-step suggestions on what you should
know and what you can do, right now!
Anyone may pick up at tool kit in person.
At that time, we will ask for an email
address to stay connected on Lyme Dis-
ease developments and related services
and resources the Department of Aging
& Human Services provides. In addi-
tion, mark your calendars for Thursday,
June 14 at 1-3 p.m. for a special meeting.
There will be a report back from the In-
tegrative Medicine for the Treatment of
Tick-borne Diseases Conference and the
many “pearls of wisdom” shared from
the experienced and renowned doctors
and practitioners. Please contact the
Northern Senior Activity Center at 301-
475-4200, ext. * 3101 to save your spot
for the meeting. It is an intergenerational
program and open to adults of all ages.
terns, ideas, and tips. Basic supplies
available, if needed. All skill levels
welcome. No registration required.
Chillax at the Lex
Lexington Park Library will hold
‘Chillax at the Lex’ on Thursday,
June 14 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Chillax at the Lex will be held on
Thursdays through August (except
3rd Thursdays). Open for kids ages
8 to 13. Activities vary including
special events, PC games, board
games, Wii, and craft projects. Hang
out, bring your friends! Walk ins
Welcome.
Thursday, May 31, 2018 The County Times Letters to Editor 27

Is It Too Late?
To the Editor: requiring better engineering in spite of the financial, legal and time resources
spent.  The owner/developer had the choice of going with the better plan from
With regards to the Hollywood Rt 235 & Rt 245 commercial development the beginning.
still in the approval process, I offer this. The citizens came out to the many  I have heard it said many times that the primary permission for bad deci-
meetings, even taking the Appeals Board ruling to court in an effort to primar- sions and resulting bad outcomes is to have someone else to blame. Plenty of
ily change the traffic and road design to improve safety and reduce conges- that going on here and the residents of Hollywood will have to live with the
tion. In the latest Planning Commission meeting approving the final portion results. Is it too late to reconsider?
as an auto dealership, several of us who testified continued to challenge the  
congested and even unsafe traffic conditions that will predictably result. That Mike Thompson
approval is now being challenged at the Appeals Board for similar reasons. Hollywood, MD 20636
The main public objections are the congestion that will likely be created in
a five lane 600-foot section of Rt 245/Sotterley Rd (plus the existing park-
ing shoulder) to be used as the main access and the Rt 235N traffic crossing
pattern that will be established.  Almost to a person and from the beginning,
those reviewing asked why not use the existing firehouse intersection as the
obvious main entrance, safest and simplest traffic solution.
 At the recent Planning Commission meeting approving the auto dealership
portion of the development, more than one member of the commission
commented on the unnecessary congestion and the likely unsafe traffic
pattern.  Their comments were that the County staff and the State Highway
Administration had approved the traffic patterns and that the Planning
Commission’s disapproval would likely be overruled by the Appeals Board
anyway, thus saying their authority was less than whole. That is exactly what
happened previously when the Planning Commission disapproved the original
proposal stating public traffic safety concerns after the County lawyer said
it was within their purview to consider public safety. The Appeals Board
approach is much more legalistic.  Interested
So, the developers have insisted on their proposed traffic pattern as best candidates
for their concerns.  The auto dealership representatives said they leave traffic
safety to the engineers.  The developer’s engineer said the County staff ap- Licensed and Registered Pharmacy should call
proved the pattern as sufficient, so it was not their engineer’s fault the County Technician for our Charlotte Hall 301-373-5848
approved.  The county staff said it was sufficient, even if not the best for the location.
public.  The two employees associated with writing the County approval letter
are now retired.  Since SHA offered no public objections to the County, it was
not the County’s fault.  The SHA offered no public comment on the original The schedule will be the 3:00 to 9:00
proposal, many times deferring to the county, so it was not their fault even shift Monday through Friday plus
though both 235 & 245 were state roads.  With some digging we found out, as every other weekend, Saturday 9:00
this progressed to the Appeals Board, that the SHA engineers initially said the until 6:00 and Sunday 10:00 until
proposed pattern was unsafe but apparently were later persuaded to change
their minds.
4:00.
Also, the Director of Land Use and Development publically stated the so-
lution was not sufficient and would demand a better plan but backed off for Competitive pay and benefits.
some reason.  According to a May 10 th letter to me from Pete Rahn, Secretary
of the Maryland Department of Transportation, there is still no final SHA ap- Great customer service skills are
proval. All this is not exactly Profiles in Courage material for a famous book
I read in high school authored by President Kennedy. 
required.
Several of us concluded that the system did not treat the public sufficiently
and fairly.  The system failed to provide for orderly development; it failed to
place public safety as a primary concern.  We should not be dissuaded from PO BOX 98
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28 Contributing Writers The County Times
Chaptico is “Where is the
Invaded ice cream?!!”
I cannot believe that our crazy,
Lafayette C, Baker, an investigator and spy for the Union Army during
the Civil War, paid a visit to St. Mary’s County during the fall of 1861. stubborn hound dog, Mindy has
According to Baker: been with us two years as of the
29th. Mindy has calmed down
“It was a surprising fact during the first six or eight months after the somewhat. We spent over $200 on
war began, that the result of every Cabinet meeting at Washington was obedience training not long after
reported in Richmond within twenty-four hours after it was held. The se- we got her, but that was a waste of
cret was that every postmaster in Lower Maryland, comprising the coun- time, because all Mindy wanted
ties of St. Charles, St. George, and St. Mary s, with three exceptions, was to do was play with all the other
disloyal. It had been taken for granted that the State was true to the pups…constantly. My husband is
Government, while rebel emissaries were constantly conveying informa- convinced that her unending de-
tion from Washington to the post-offices along the Potomac, from which sire to play fetch with balls, bones,
it was transmitted to Fredericksburg by blockade- runners and spies, and or sticks is from our first meeting
thence telegraphed to Richmond. By this arrangement, uninterrupted and with our (then) scrawny little pup.
unrestrained communication was kept open between the rebels North and My husband kept throwing the
South until November 20. 1861, when I decided, if possible, to break up the ball in the rubber floored meeting
treasonable correspondence. Accordingly, the Secretary of War directed room at Petco, and Mindy happily
that three companies, of one hundred men each, from the Third Indiana obliged. He thinks that she con-
Cavalry, then in General Hooker s division at Budd s Ferry, be detached, tinually brings us, or anyone in our
and report to me for the purpose of visiting and, if necessary, permanently house, the ball because she thinks
occupying Lower Maryland. .. she is making us happy and in turn
will keep her. She thinks she is do-
The first military seen in Chaptico was my advent with 300 of Uncle ing us a favor we believe.
Sam’s boys, which naturally created intense excitement among this rural Tuesday my husband called me
people… while I was working at Keepin’ It
Local to remind me that it was go-
In the evening, to my surprise, when passing one of the I proceeded to ing to be a Frosty Paws night for
the post-office, and found the postmaster all of us because of Mindy’s adop-
sick and all the family in about the same plight, excepting a bright little tion anniversary date. But I knew
girl, twelve years of age. by the way he said Frosty Paws that
it really meant it was an excuse for
I rapped at the door, when she raised the window and said: ‘Father ice cream for us too. I am already
told me I must not let any of the Yankee soldiers in .’ thinking I will have to wear a
muzzle when I go to work because
I replied : ‘I am not a Yankee soldier, but an agent of the Post-office I am so addicted to that Cappuc-
Department.’ cino Crunch I told you all about. I
need hazard pay for going into an
I was then admitted ; and asked where the office was kept. She pointed addictive ice cream environment. I
to a box of pigeon holes. While examining it, I accidentally observed a didn’t even know I liked ice cream
rough pine box with iron hasp and hinges and a United States mail lock. that much until I tried the shop’s
It was partitioned through the center, with a hole for letters in each divi- ice cream. And he wants me to
sion. Over one part was ‘ Southern Letters ;’ over the other, ‘ Northern bring some home too! Well…of
Letters. ‘ course I did – can’t let Mindy cel-
ebrate alone.
I said : ‘What is this box for ?’ She innocently answered, pointing to Every Tuesday when I get home
the inscriptions : from work, my husband asks where
is the ice cream. Now you know that
‘Why, the letters put in that hole (the Southern) go to Richmond ; and if I bring it home, he says, “Why
those in the other go to Washington.’ did you bring ice cream home?” If
I don’t bring it home, then he says,
The postmaster, who was in bed, overhearing her, spoke somewhat “Why didn’t you bring ice cream
excitedly : No, that ain’ t so ; why do you tell the gentleman such a story?’ home?!” I can’t win. It’s like this
I answered : ‘I guess the girl tells the truth.’ morning when I was trying to tell
him something that I thought was
Taking the box, which, upon examination, was found to contain letters important. He is trying to get out
from rebels on the way to the Confederacy, and those whose hearts, if not the door and work on pools, and
their faces, were toward rebeldom, I placed it in the Post-office Depart- I just remembered something I
ment at Washington as a curiosity, where it still remains.” have to tell him. After I hear the
Thursday, May 31, 2018
impatient sigh, I yell at him, “It’s
your fault!” “What’s my fault?” “
When we were first together and I
kept all my thoughts and opinions
in my head, you would say, ‘Why
don’t you talk, what are you think-
ing about?’” “Well, now I talk and
let you know EVERYTHING I am
thinking and you don’t want to hear
it, you can’t have it both ways!”
“Well I thought that you working
one or two days a week would cure
that.” “No, it makes it worse, cause
I have to tell you everything I’ve
been told or heard.” The sound of a
groan is the response I hear.
Well, I could talk to my neighbor
more. We are the two crazy women
in pajamas that you hear yelling
our chatty conversation across the
street at each other in the morn-
ings. We have had a few days of a
sick, lethargic raccoon wandering
between a few houses here, so we
may have been even crazier than
normal. Problem has been solved
– thanks Animal Control. Or I
could start calling all my other
friends more - though I really am
not much of a telephone person. Or
I could just keep singing and talk-
ing to Mindy and get even bigger
sighs and crazier looks from my
husband.
Maybe I do need one more day
a week at work so I can be around
people. I do love retail. I am think-
ing every other Friday would be
good that way I can claim my cup
of Cappuccino Crunch as a treat
after I give myself the bimonthly
Humira injection. I’ll just take the
injector pen to work, but don’t be
surprised if you hear “Oh sweet
mystery of life at last I found thee”
used in Young Frankenstein sung
loudly while that needle is in my
thigh for 10 seconds. And you may
even hear it sung again, this time
quietly, after the first spoonful of
ice cream heaven.
To each new day’s adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or
ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@
yahoo.com or find me on facebook.
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CLUES ACROSS
1. In bed
5. Composition headings
11. Close by
12. Cannot be removed
16. Take upon oneself
17. -__, denotes past
18. Denotes ancient Greek
dialect
19. “American History X”
actor
24. Millihenry
25. Town in Sonora, Mexico
26. Netherlands river
27. Insect associated with
honey
28. Adjacent
29. Change shape
30. Pattern in Indian music
31. Genus of finches
33. Australian clover fern
34. Caused to curve
38. Ability to make good
decisions
39. King of Thebes
40. Belgian city
43. Basic unit
44. Phonograph recording
45. Flew off!
49. Moved quickly
50. Chums
51. Stick fast to
53. Megabyte
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WORD SCR AMBLE
Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to housing.
N Y E T R
54. Perceives something not 30. Follows sigma
present 31. Human foot
56. Fitzgerald and Eyre are 32. Commercial
two 33. Company that rings
58. Milliampere receipts
59. Remain as is 34. Experiencing a sudden
60. Honors sense of danger
63. Norse goddess of old 35. Taxable
Kid'S Corner
age 36. Alternative credit
64. Minimum investment firm
65. Rulers of Tunis 37. Ho-__
38. Gold
CLUES DOWN 40. Will not (obsolete)
1. About Andes 41. Supposes without proof
2. ESPN hostess 42. Rapper __ Hammer
3. Cerumen 44. Split lentils
4. Perceived 45. Carried out
5. A right related to property systematically
6. Blessed with 46. Condition
7. Mendelevium 47. Without restraint
8. Of I 48. Produces reproductive
9. Viscous liquid cells
10. Suffix 50. One of Washington
13. Bromine state’s Tri-Cities
14. Beverage 51. Spielberg film
15. Level in an organization 52. Elliptic function
20. Star Trek character Laren 54. Pearl Jam song “Hail __”
21. Bad grades 55. People in a film
22. Mars crater 57. Lethal dose
23. Small amount 61. Root beer maker
27. Froth on fermenting 62. Tellurium
liquor
29. Bachelor of Divinity
WORD SCRAMBLE: ENTRY
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