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County Times
Emergency Communications person- not reveal the problem before this inci-
nel with the St. Mary’s County detected dent occurred.
a delay in radio transmissions on Sat- While simply replacing the compo-
urday, June 2 at 3:04 p.m. The incident nent would provide an immediate fix,
was immediately reported to the on duty the problem would reoccur if there were
communications supervisor, another failure. As the Harris radio
As a result, the Harris Radio technical technician replaced the bad component,
support line was immediately notified. it was decided to immediately properly
All first responders (police, fire, EMS configure the system, which will prevent
and ALS) were then notified of the radio the bypass from shutting down the en-
issues. The on duty supervisor then no- tire system down during future events.
tified the acting Communications Man-
ager and Emergency Services Director. Why did it take so long to restore
The Communications Manager and full service?
Emergency Services Director respond- 1. Travel time – the regular radio tech-
ed to the Emergency Operations Center nician, assigned to St. Mary’s County is
where it was determined the point of away on vacation. The responding radio
failure was the California radio tower. technician arrived from Annapolis, MD.
A Senior Radio Technician was also 2. The nature of the correction was
notified and responded to the EOC. The substantial. We had to replace a module,
Harris radio technician responded to circuit board and then configure the sys-
the tower site and began to address the tem properly to avoid future failures (as
problem. At 9:20 p.m. the radio system much as possible).
was returned to normal operations and
Your Local
all users were notified. Were any services denied or were
The resulting investigation deter- any calls missed?
mined a component failure, requiring No. Our 911 center, while working on
replacement. A fail-safe system is in backup systems, was fully functional
place which allows the system to go into and our backup systems operated as
Community
bypass mode when a failure occurs. This designed and intended in times of radio
allows other tower sites to take over and trouble.
maintain radio signals across the coun-
ty, ensuring a loss of operation does not Were any residents, or first re-
occur. Further investigation determined sponders at risk during this incident,
News Source
the bypass at the California radio tower was anyone placed in danger as a re-
site was not properly configured and did sult of these radio malfunctions?
not allow other sites to take over. Since No.
no failure to this degree had occurred
prior to this event, the configuration did St. Mary’s County PIO
8 Cops & Courts The County Times Thursday, June 7, 2018
The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which
he/she seeks to change the name of a minor child from Tristan Michael James to
Tristan Michael Nicely. The petitioner is seeking this name change for the child
for the following reasons:
Mother and Father are currently married and wish to all share the last name.
Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 29th
day of June, 2018. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served
upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an
objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default
or the granting of the relief sought.
Tracy L. Cantrell,
Acting Clerk of Court for
St. Mary’s County Maryland
June 7, 2018
Legal Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Commissioners of Leonardtown will conduct a public hearing to provide citizens a
review of program performance and a status of grant activities for the Elevator and Fire
Safety Project —Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This grant has been
used to install an ADA accessible elevator and fire sprinkler system to the second floor of
the new town offices. The public hearing will be held at the town office at 22670 Wash-
ington Street, Leonardtown, MD at 4:15 pm on Monday, June 18, 2018.
The Maryland Community Development Block Grant Program is a federally sponsored
program designed to assist units of general local government with activities directed
toward neighborhood and housing revitalization, economic development, and improved
community facilities and services.
Special accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities upon request.
By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator.
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Thursday, June 7, 2018 The County Times In Our Community 11
Stephen’s
Fund to Award
Thousands in
Scholarships
Flowering Cherries Maples Magnolias Japanese Maples
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Each year the Charlotte Hall Ro- Vinca Annuals Marigolds Color Tubs
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ity started by Stephen and Shirley Mat- 10 for $6000 When you buy 3 or more Only $2488/ea. Starting at $1999
tingly, give away thousands of dollars
in scholarship money to high school
seniors, some of whom are dedicated to
helping those with special needs. proteCt YoUr lawn & Garden
This year 30 seniors are set to receive
$1,000 each, for a total of $30,000 in
scholarship money.
Stephen’s Fund was established in
honor of the Mattingly’s son, Stephen
who was born with special needs who
passed away due to complications from
Leukemia before his 10th birthday. Bayer
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special needs people get assistance and
also encouraging young people to get
training to help them.
The Rotary Club scholarships will be let’s plaY in the Yard
given to students to further their college
education in general.
Shirley Mattingly told The County
Times that Stephen’s Fund will give out
22 scholarships June 12 at the Charlotte
Hall Veterans Home; the Rotary Club
will give out eight.
Basket bingo events, held in the WomensWork Bloom Pruner/
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She said the $30,000 is a new bench-
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“That’s the highest amount from our
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There are only about 20 active mem-
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individuals/businesses (Martin’s Supply and Ennis S.) – dry & canned
goods, spices, candies, misc. items, as well as few items from local estates
including Garage/Shed Items, tools, garden tools, and other items.
Friday, June 22, 2018 @ 5:30 PM
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26689 Laurel Grove Road - Mechanicsville, MD
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The St. Mary’s County department of Public Works and Transportation has some
good news for citizens. Free mulch has been prepared and is set to become available
to those seeking to acquire some for their use.
County residents are welcome to pick up mulch free of charge, beginning this
Friday, June 8, at the St. Andrew’s Landfill. Mulch is available for pickup between
8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The St. Andrew’s Landfill is closed
on Sundays. Mulch will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Citizens are reminded that they are responsible for the loading and transportation
of the mulch. Please bring a shovel, pitchfork or similar hand tool to load the mulch.
Covering the load with a tarp prior to transporting is required in order to minimize
material from blowing off the vehicle.
If assistance is required, special needs exist or additional information is requested,
please contact the Department of Public Works & Transportation at 301-475-4200,
The St. Mary’s County Department fidential in nature, such as newspapers ext. *3517. Additional Recycling/Solid Waste Program information is available on
of Public Works and Transportation will and magazines (acceptable at the six the web at http://www.co.saintmarys.md.us/dpw/
complete the 5th annual community Convenience Centers) as they will cause
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DISTRICT 29 19
SENATE RACE
DISTRICT 1 COMMISSIONER 21
PRIMARY RACE
DISTRICT 2 COMMISSIONER 22
PRIMARY RACE
ELECTION DISTRICT, 23
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By Guy Leonard Maryland State Police to bring more resources to bear on the problem.
Staff Writer “It goes back to having adequate personnel,” Phelan said.
On school security Cameron said the work will always continue, and that includes
For the first time in years incumbent Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron has a chal- the possibility of getting more school resource officers into middle schools.
lenger in the Republican primary for his office in retired Navy Captain Tom Phelan, They are already in all three high schools.
a combat pilot and veteran of the First Gulf War. “We also need to increase the visibility of safety and security in elementary
Whoever wins the primary will face Democrat Ted Belleavoine, a retired lieu- schools,” Cameron continued.
tenant with the local agency who now works in Calvert County with their sheriff’s Phelan said he was in favor of metal detectors in schools, from elementary to high
office. school, as well as more school resource officers.
Cameron’s top three priorities for the next four years if reelected are recruitment “We need more SROs for the security piece… and for mentorship for the stu-
and retention of deputies, curbing the heroin and opioid epidemic and focusing on dents,” Phelan said.
what he calls “quality of life” crimes that diminish communities, such as drug deal- Phelan also believed the mental health services provided by the county jail, which
ing, vagrancy, car burglaries and other more violent crimes. is the largest provider in the county, should continue.
Cameron believes he’s been successful in replenishing the ranks of the agency But he wanted to “provide means for people to not comeback,” to the jail and get
lately. care outside that facility.
“We’re down to single digit vacancies,” Cameron said. Cameron said the situation at the jail should not be allowed to last too long.
Phelan would also focus on recruiting and retaining new deputies, curbing opiates “I would hope that would change, period,” Cameron said, adding that the services
and lastly focusing on enhancing school security. there won’t change in the interim.
Phelan has been critical of the leadership at the sheriff’s office, claiming that re- Getting more mental health services in the community depended on budgets.
tention has been poor due to harshly enforced discipline and numerous dismissals “When budgets get cuts, it’s usually mental health,” said Cameron.
of personnel. The sheriff said he is considering using contract police officers to take the burden
“Retention is what I consider not good,” Phelan said. “Terminations are not con- off patrol deputies; his agency has an authorized strength of 141 deputies.
ducive to morale.” Phelan said the sheriff’s office needed more personnel on the streets.
Phelan’s son was once a deputy with the agency but was dismissed. “They could use more patrol officers,” Phelan said. “Added deputies would help
Both men agreed that recruitment and retention and a scarcity of resources were out.”
the greatest challenge facing the agency. Cameron said the agency faced other challenges such as dealing with segregating
Phelan wanted to institute a mentorship program for incoming sheriff’s deputies the male and female population of the county jail, particularly since females were
to ensure they were trained in best practices for law enforcement service. the fastest growing population.
Phelan also said he wanted to be involved in reviewing deputy candidates even Deputies also face rising risks of intoxication from even casual contact with syn-
before they entered the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy to ensure thetic opioids such as fentanyl and carphentanyl, Cameron said.
they were suited for the profession. Then there was the constant pressure to adapt to any and all situations law officers
On the strategy to deal with the burgeoning opioid epidemic, Cameron said the could encounter.
focus on interdiction needed to be strong but that treatment is just as important to “Change is constant in this agency,” said Cameron.
ween addicts off of the effects of the drug. Phelan considered emerging challenges to be adequate staffing of the agency,
He said he would consider supporting needle exchanges to reduce the risk of in- competitive benefits and ensuring officers have the best training and equipment.
fectious disease from tainted needles but only if the exchange were an immediate By current standards, the agency officers were well trained and equipped, Phelan
conduit to assessment and treatment. said, including the use of body cameras.
“It’s a big umbrella,” Cameron said of such a program. “That would make things “They get adequate training,” Phelan said. “Everything they do is monitored and
safer for us [deputies on drug overdose calls]. recorded.”
“These dirty needles we’re finding more and more of.”
Phelan wanted to focus on greater coordination with other agencies such as the guyleonard@countytimes.net
Thursday, June 7, 2018 The County Times 21
By Guy Leonard third building project for autonomous systems research and development.
Staff Writer “I’m willing to have some county investment in the third building,’ Abell said. “I
have reservations [about the merger] it doesn’t feel beneficial to us.”
The District 2 race has two women vying in the Democrat primary race, Ann Frederick, who sits on the board of governors for the higher education center, had
Marie Abell and Rose Frederick. confidence in the merger.
Abell wants to focus on affordable housing, entry level jobs for residents that are “That’s going to be great for the community, that merger,” Frederick said, adding
outside the realm of the defense industry and school security for her top three priori- that four-year degrees from the institution will one day be a reality.
ties if she were to win the commissioner seat in November. She also favored putting up more county money for the third building, budget
On school safety, Abell wanted to make sure the county government made the permitting.
best decisions through deliberations. “We should put forth as much as we can,” Frederick said.
“I don’t agree with metal detectors.” On taxes, Frederick was not in favor of raising them.
Frederick’s top three priorities if elected in the general election were digging deep “I’m not in favor of increasing taxes,” Frederick said. “We’re at a favorable rate
into the county’s operating budget and then into the sheriff’s budget and lastly into for property taxes.”
fire/EMS funding to see how much is being spent where. Abell said cutting taxes meant cutting services, too.
Both women believe that if a base realignment and closure (BRAC) round occurs “What would we not do,” Abell said. “Cutting taxes for cutting taxes sake is not
again the county is not as prepared as it should be; if more programs or activities the way to go.”
came to Patuxent River NAS the roads would be even more stressed than they are On owning a new home in St. Mary’s County, with ever increasing fees and ser-
now. vice charges for utilities, Abell said she wanted to take a closer look at the issue.
Both women have decades of experience working for the federal government in “I’m hearing that from some of the realtors, but people are still buying homes,”
budgets and program operations. Abell said.
“It would be very difficult to bring that in here for the infrastructure we have,” Frederick said the county commissioners should be more involved in providing
Abell said. affordable housing.
Frederick said more traffic from a base realignment was a matter of if, not when. “It is getting expensive to have a home in St. Mary’s County,” Frederick said. “I
“There’s going to be another BRAC,” Frederick said. “We’re not ready to gain.” think the county should play a part [in providing incentives to developers]… it could
On county public schools Abell wanted to make sure that the board of education be a win-win situation.”
was well funded but wanted accountability. Abell believed that school security needed to start at home.
She said that while graduation rates were high, community colleges often com- “It starts with making sure your weapons are secured,” Abell said, adding that
plained of county students having to take remedial courses. counseling and metal health access for students was important to avert school
“Money isn’t always the answer,” Abell said. “What are we measuring to?” violence.
Frederick said the school system teachers were among the best but there needed Frederick said the responsibility for school security “should be with the Board of
to be more diversity, not always along racial lines, to match the student population. Education and the sheriff’s office.”
“The schools… about 80 percent of them have master’s degrees,” Frederick. “We Neither candidate spoke much on the county’s land use plan or whether it pro-
need a more diverse teaching corp.” vided for managed growth.
On her party affiliation, Abell is proud of her Democrat membership but wants to Both women believed the county’s recreational facilities could stand expansion.
focus on including all points of view in her decision-making process. “Have you ever been to Dorsey Park on a Saturday afternoon?” Frederick said.
“I’m about inclusivity,” Abell said. “And it’s love of people, I love people.” “We need more parks.
Frederick said both mainstream political parties could do a better job in serving “We need indoor sports areas, too.”
their constituents. Abell felt similarly.
“I think both parties need a lot of work,” Frederick said. “I’ll be voting for the “They’re barely holding their own,” Abell said, “It’s getting hard to just get on a
citizens of St. Mary’s County.” field and play.”
The two candidates had mixed views on the pending merger of the Southern
Maryland Higher Education Center and the University of Maryland as well as the guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Authorized by Citizens for Matt Morgan, Authorized by Deb Rey for Maryland, Authority Friends of Jerry Clark,
Kathleen Morgan Treasurer Mary Ellen Coombs Treasurer Margaret J. Clark Treasurer
Thursday, June 7, 2018 The County Times Education 25
“For the most important decisions in your life, trust your intuition, and then work with everything you have, to prove it right.” ~ Tim Cook
28 Sports The County Times Thursday, June 7, 2018
Pet
but several years of below-
average reproduction has
reduced numbers in most
regions,” Wildlife and Heri-
tage Service Director Paul
OF THE WEEK Peditto said.
Washington County re-
MEET JUICE
ported the highest harvest
this year with 459 turkeys,
Who’s the cutest little bunny? I am! My name followed by Garrett Coun-
is Juice and I’m so tiny and adorable! Here are ty with 412. Rounding out
the FIVE HOPPING BEST REASONS TO ADOPT the top five were Charles
A BUNNY: 1) We’re NATURAL VEGETARIANS. County with 336, Frederick
We eat fruits and vegetables and can help get rid
of meal leftovers. Feeding us is very economical. 2) We County with 313, and Alle-
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are PERSONABLE and ECO-FRIENDLY. We can live on natural bedding that can gany County with 250. Re-
be composted into your garden. We also supply free fertilizer! 3) Bunnies can cord harvests were reported
REDUCE STRESS. Just put me on your lap and pet me and I’ll lower your blood The Maryland Department of Natu-
in Baltimore, Charles, Howard, Mont-
pressure and reduce the stress hormone cortisol. 4) Bunnies are NATURAL BORN ral Resources announced today that
COMEDIANS. Just sit and watch us and you’ll see why. We’re even funny when
gomery and Washington counties this
hunters reported harvesting 3,861 wild
we chew our meals! 5) Bunnies offer LOVE AND LASTING FRIENDSHIP. Bunnies year.
turkeys during the 2018 regular spring
are the third most surrendered animal in shelters so lots of us are looking for Hunters in 10 counties were able to
homes. Remember, my name is Juice and I’m waiting patiently for someone
and junior hunt turkey seasons. This
hunt on Sundays this year, which lead to
wonderful like YOU to BE MY MIRACLE! year’s harvest was 8 percent lower than
a harvest of 327 turkeys.
the record 2017 harvest, but well above
CHOOSE ME!! Youth hunters kicked-off the spring
And remember, if there is room in the heart, there is room in
the 10-year average of 3,406.
turkey season with the Junior Turkey
the house!
In 2017, Calvert County hinters
Hunt April 14 statewide and April 15
bagged 59 wild turkeys, down from 73
Come meet me and the wonderful gang at Tri-County Animal in select counties, reporting 239 wild
Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville) or call 301-
in 2016. In St. Mary’s ,the total was 202
turkeys harvested.
932-1713 for more information. To see more of my amazing friends available for in 2017 compared to 188 the previous
adoption, “like” us on Facebook @ Tri-County Animal Shelter Southern MD. year.
Press Release from MD DNR
“Turkey populations continue to grow
Thursday, June 7, 2018 The County Times Sports 29
Croaker are on the shorelines in the Patuxent as multiple reports of catches total-
ing in the 30 fish range have come from the Naval Air Station beaches and points.
The fish are best caught at dusk and dawn and are hitting bloodworms and squid.
The croaker should be joined by their cousins the Norfolk spot in the next few days.
White perch are very active now in the rivers. The creeks are still muddied by
the incessant rain, but they will clear up and fill up with perch with a few dry days.
Crabs turned on this week, almost overnight, and the pots are full of bigger ones,
though they are still on the poor side. Bigger and fatter crabs will come on the wax-
ing moon starting around mid month.
Rockfish are hitting lures in everywhere now. The Patuxent was a work in rock-
fish all week from Point Patience to Cedar Point in the shallows and under the docks.
They love bucktails, sassy shads, long slender crank baits like Bomber Wind Cheat-
ers, and Yo-Zuri Silver Minnows, and most any top water plug.. Get there at day-
break for best results.
The season is setting up to be really great. Joe Tippet shows off typical Patuxent River rockfish
In Remembrance
The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
James Anthony “Flip” Rawls of Woodbridge, VA. He was preceded in United States Navy, serving for 30 years cis Kuehn and Beatrice Carol Evans.
death by his mother and his sister, Ali- from 1941 to 1972. Mr. Dillard was a Pops graduated from Central High
James Anthony “Flip” Rawls age 53
sha Rawls. World War II veteran who worked as a School in Kansas City, MO. In 1949 he
passed away on May 28, 2018. He was
Family will receive friends on Sat- flight engineer on B-24 bombers in the enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly
born on August 11, 1964 in Queens, New
urday, June 9, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to South Pacific. He retired as the leading served his country until his honorable
York to parents James Henry Rawls of
4:00 p.m., with a Funeral Service at 3:00 chief of the Patuxent River Naval Air discharge in 1955. On June 12, 1950
Sandersville, Georgia and the late Viv-
p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Station’s Aircraft Intermediate Main- he married his beloved wife, Marjorie
ian Jones Rawls of Queens, New York.
Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD tenance Department with the rank of J. Kuhn in Kansas City. Together they
James graduated from Far Rockaway
20650. Interment will be private. Aviation Machinist’s Mate Senior Petty celebrated over 44 wonderful years of
High School in Queens, New York. Af-
Condolences to the family may be Officer. marriage before her passing in February
ter high school, he completed a four-year
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com After retiring from the Navy, he 1995. He was employed for many years
apprenticeship with the Sheet Metal Lo-
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- worked for the Maryland State Depart- by Texas Instruments as a Machinist un-
cal 100 to become a Journeyman. He
neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. ment of Health and Mental Hygiene for til his retirement in 1991. He enjoyed
spent his career working as a Sheet
10 years in the field of water quality. creating and building beautiful wood
Metal Journeyman with over 20 years of Winston Dillard Mr. Dillard later volunteered for furniture. He also like to spend time
dedicated service with Local 100. On
the Shriners Hospital for Crippled and with his family camping, especially to
September 7, 1990 he married his be-
Burned Children, transporting children Lake Texoma and the Ozarks. His other
loved wife, Dena A. Rawls in Waldorf,
from all over the east coast to the hos- hobbies included fishing, cheering on
MD. Together they celebrated over 29
pital in Philadelphia. He was also ac- the Dallas Cowboys, and listening to
years of marriage. He was a talented
tive in the Masons, achieving the 33rd country music. He was an avid traveler
artist and woodworker. He was detail
degree. and spent much of his retirement travel-
oriented and made many exquisite cut-
Mr. Dillard is survived by 13 nieces ling with the Lions Club.
ting boards. He assisted in designing
and nephews in Maryland and in Cali- He was a member of the Lions Inter-
and creating the cartoon characters in
fornia. He will be remembered by all national for over 50 years. He dedicat-
Thunder Cats. He was an excellent cook
who knew him for his devotion to family ed much of his time volunteering with
and grill master and loved to entertain
and friends, his willingness to help those them. He also enjoyed travelling with
family and friends. One of his many
in need, and his service to his country. them, taking trips every year, which in-
delicious specialties was grilled salm-
A memorial service will be held on cluded trips to China, Japan. He also
on with watermelon and peaches and a
Saturday, June 30, 2018 at noon at The took cruises to the Caribbean and the
sweet bourbon glaze. He was an avid
Church of the Nazarene in Leonardtown, Panama Canal. He especially enjoyed
fan of the New York Giants and New
Maryland. The Rev. Paul MacPherson spending time with his family.
York Yankees. He loved to travel and
Winston Dillard (age 97) passed away will officiate. Pops is survived by his daughters,
one of his favorite travels was to Puerto
peacefully on May 24, 2018 at the Hos- In lieu of flowers, donations may be June Mosterd (Lynn) of California, MD
Rico. He loved his friends, family, and
pice House of Saint Mary’s in Callaway, made to the Dillard Professorship in and Gayle Corris of Ferndale, WA; 7
especially his grandchildren. He loved
MD after a brief illness. Mr. Dillard was Economics at the University of Mary- grandchildren and 9 great grandchil-
being a member and Worshipful Master
a resident of California, Maryland for 68 land. Checks may be made payable dren. In addition to his parents and wife,
of Nehemiah Mason Lodge 1064.
years. He was the beloved husband of to the University System of Maryland he is also preceded in death by his chil-
In addition to his father, James is also
Claire Elaine Dillard who passed away Foundation (USMF). Please write “Dil- dren: Alerta Kuhn, Luberta Kuhn and
survived by his wife, Dena A. Rawls,
in August 2017. His first wife, Virginia lard Professorship,” on the memo line, Frank Kuhn; and his brothers, Edwin
of Lexington Park, MD; children: De-
Johns Dillard passed away in 2008. He and send to The University System of Kuhn and Robert Kuhn.
Shaun Donte Simon of Springfield, VA,
was the beloved brother-in-law of Anita Maryland Foundation (USMF), 3300 Family will receive friends on Tues-
Jazmine Charnae Rawls of Oxon Hill,
and John Logue of Christchurch, New Metzerott Road, Adelphi, MD 20783, day, June 12, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00
MD, and JuVanie Nikole Rawls of Lex-
Zealand. Anita travelled to Maryland (phone 301-445-1941). p.m., with a Memorial Service celebrat-
ington Park, MD; siblings, Derek Rawls
from New Zealand to care for Win in his Winston will be buried at Arlington ed at 4:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral
of Staten Island, NY, Gregory Rawls of
final weeks. National Cemetery at a time to be an- Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road,
Harrisonburg, PA, and Dwayne Rawls,
Mr. Dillard was born in Ontario, Or- nounced at a later date. Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment
of Asheboro, NC, Calvin Jenkins, of
egon in 1921, the son of John James Dil- Funeral arrangements by Brinsfield will be held at a later date.
Far Rockaway, NY; grandchildren: De-
lard and Frances Cunning Dillard. His Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. Memorial contributions may be made
Shaun Donte Simon, Jr. of Springfield,
family moved to Redwood City, Cali- to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O.
VA, DeMari Davon Simon of Spring-
fornia in 1924. He was a veteran of the Francis Charles Kuhn Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
field, VA, and Maddox Elise Koi Moore
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home, P.A.
Brion Michael Picard, 60, of Hol- ington, D.C. to the late William E. Soud- novel, Scruffy Brown Shoes. She began
lywood, MD passed away suddenly ers and Susan Baily Souders. a literary agency with her partner Donna
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at his home. In February 1952 Joe enlisted in the Eastman and together they coauthored
He was born October 6, 1957 in An- United States Army and served his several children’s books and helped over
kara, Turkey to the late Chester Picard country in the Korean War until his 100 authors publish their works.
and Evelyn Boer Picard. honorable discharge in November 1953 She had an adventurous spirit and
Brion married the love of his life, as a Sergeant. After leaving the Army spent her adult years in Southern Cali-
Mary Picard, on September 28, 1997 in he worked for the Seat Pleasant Town fornia, Germany, Virginia, Florida
Dickerson, MD. His daughter, Laura, government and also had an antennae and lastly twelve years in Southern
born in 2001, was the light of his life. He installation company. He later became Maryland.
was extremely proud of the young lady employed by the United States Postal She loved humor and was a great
she has grown to be. Service with over 30 years of dedicated story teller whether orally or on paper.
His hobbies included bass fishing, service as a Postal Clerk until his retire- She enjoyed reading the classics, listen-
working on cars, and racing TMAX re- ment. After retirement he worked for ing to Gaither gospel music, and had
mote controlled cars around his pond. his brother, Pat, in his HVAC business sung numerous solos at her church in
Along with all the people who will miss and did a lot of handy work for many Florida in past years. Additionally, she
Brion, his German Shepherd “Toby” people. His family was always first had volunteered her time in past years
7, 1929, she was the daughter of the late
will miss his daily walks, playing catch and most important to him. He spent teaching Sunday school, helping the il-
Barbara Virginia Goddard Thompson
in the back yard and hanging out with many years taking care of his mother, literate learn to read and helping out at
and Ralph Goddard who passed away
his master. especially when she was very ill. He the library.
when she was 3 years of age and was
Brion retired in 2016 after devoting 32 enjoyed helping others and volunteered She enjoyed playing bridge with
raised by her loving step father Charles
years of dedicated work to the Depart- at the Senior Center. He is a past mem- friends, genealogy trips with her daugh-
Thompson. Barbara was the loving wife
ment of Navy as a Flight Test Engineer ber of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in ters, entertaining and travels with her
of James Edwin Coffren whom she mar-
at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. He Ridge, MD. husband of over thirty years, Kenneth
ried in Christ Church, Clinton, MD on
was a member of the Aerial Refueling Joe is survived by his nieces and Koehler who passed away in 2006.
Sunday, October 19, 1947.
Systems Advisory Group and was con- nephews: Mike Souders, Tony Souders, She once described herself as having
She is survived by her children; Bruce
sidered an expert in the field of aerial Larry Souders, Bruce Souders, Helen a “sunny” outlook and she never entered
Lee Coffren of Avenue, MD, Karen
refueling flight testing by his colleagues Pridgen, Jackie Lott; his dear friend, a room of people without a smile on her
Virginia Coffren of Avenue, MD and
in the US and internationally. Jeffrey Baker; and many extended fami- face and a greeting from her heart.
Keith Alan Coffren (Shelly) of Waldorf,
In addition to his beloved wife, Mary, ly and friends. In addition to his parents Gloria was a member of the Major
MD. 6 grandchildren; Nicholas Cof-
Brion is also survived by his daughter, he was also preceded in death by his William Thomas Chapter of the Daugh-
fren (Lauren), Branden Coffren, Chel-
Laura Evelyn Picard; his sibling: Debo- siblings: Bill Souders, Howard Souders, ters of the American Revolution and
sea Coffren, Matthew Coffren, Lauren
rah Trude of Sterling, VA, Diana Mill- James “Shorty” Souders, Gerald “Pat” served as Treasurer for the current term.
Coffren Tomko and Shannon Coffren. 2
nick of Ashburn, VA and Darrell Picard Souders, and Julian Souders. She is survived by her two daughters;
great-grandchildren; Alexander James
of Fairfax, VA.; and many extended Memorial contributions may be made Laura Kuwazaki of Anchorage, AK and
Bailey and Noah Edward Coffren. Bar-
family and friends. He is preceded in to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Mary Moran of Leonardtown. MD. She
bara was preceded in death by her son
death by his parents. Leonardtown, MD 20650. is survived by six grandchildren; Me-
James Gregory Coffren and Katherine
Memorial contributions may be made Condolences to the family may be gan, Michael, Brenna, Johanna, Pat-
Coffren.
to the Gilbert Run Fishing Derby: De- made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. rick and Dorothy. She is survived by
Barbara graduated from Chamber-
partment of Recreation, Parks & Tour- Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- four great grandchildren, Keira, Kort-
lain Vocational High in 1947 where
ism (Attn: Gilbert Run Park), 8190 Port neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. lynn, Alexander and Brayden.
she won the American Legion Award.
Tobacco Rd, Port Tobacco, MD 20677; Gloria is preceded in death by her
write Fishing Derby in the memo line; Gloria Ruth Parker Koehler parents, husband and siblings, Bruce H. She was a resident of Prince George’s
and St. Mary’s Counties, MD. Barbara
or Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, Parker, Jr. Beatrice Orman and Marjorie
was a Beautician in her own shop at a
Post Office Box 79, Hollywood, MD Love.
family residence, homemaker and part
20636. She will be greatly missed by those
owner of a Dry Cleaning Store with
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- who knew her and especially by those
her husband Eddie for 3 years. She en-
neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. who loved her.
joyed fishing, watching Ice Skating,
Condolences to the family may be Family will receive friends for visi-
country music, cooking for her family
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. tation on Sunday, June 10, 2018 from
and dining out. Barbara was a wonder-
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at Gloria’s beloved
Joseph Anthony “Joe” Souders Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, ful wife, mother, aunt grandmother and
great-grandmother.
23101 Town Creek Drive, Lexington
A Funeral Service will be held on
Park, MD 20653, with a Memorial Ser-
Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 10:00 AM in
vice to follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment
the Funeral Home Chapel with Father
will be at a later date at Arlington Na-
John Ball officiating. Interment will fol-
tional Cemetery.
low in Charles Memorial Gardens Leon-
In lieu of flowers, memorial contri-
ardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; Nick
Gloria Ruth Parker Koehler passed butions may be made to Hospice of St.
Coffren, Branden Coffren, Matthew
away peacefully on May 11, 2018 at her Mary’s, Post Office Box 625, Leonard-
Coffren, Shane Blankenship, Frank
home in Leonardtown, Maryland after a town, MD 20650
Bottalico, III and Ben Norton. Honor-
long illness. Condolences to the family may be
ary Pallbearer; Randy Corbin Contribu-
She was born in Albany, Alameda made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
tions may be made to Salvation Army
County, California on January 10, 1932. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
of Southern MD 7D Post Office Road
She was the youngest child of Bruce H. neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Waldorf, MD 20602.
Parker and Marjorie L. Leary Parker,
both deceased. Barbara Naomi Coffren
Joseph Anthony “Joe” Souders, 86, of Gloria developed a love of writing Barbara Naomi Coffren, 88, of Av-
Leonardtown, MD passed away on May in her mid-sixties and wrote about her enue, MD passed away on June 1, 2018
29, 2018 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. family’s lives during the Great Depres- surrounded by her loving family. Born
He was born on June 8, 1931 in Wash- sion and the years following in her first at home in Clinton, MD on September
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Community Calendar To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
Quarter Frenzy Benefit in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Health De- Support group for those impacted by grief, espe-
Solomons Volunteer Fire Dept and Rescue Squad, partment, offers low-cost rabies vaccinations, distem- cially sudden or violent death, overdose or suicide, is
17150 HG Trueman Road, Solomons per vaccinations and microchipping to the public. founded on compassion and the ability to relate. A pot-
12:00 - 4:00 PM Vaccinations available for cats dogs, and ferrets. luck meal is served, and anyone can bring something
Join the Fun Bunch & Friendz Quarter Frenzy team $15/animal for each rabies vaccine, $10 for each dis- or simply bring themselves. This group is free. More
as we host our Summer Bash Quarter Auction. All temper vaccine and $30 for a microchip. info, please call 240-298-0212 or 301-997-1300 x 804
paddles are $1 each. All bids are only 1 or 2 quarters. or email lauraw@waldensierra.org.
Wacky Hula Skirt contest! Info or reservations call Holdem Bounty Tournament
410-474-2958, 240-416-4224 or visit our Facebook St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge, Lexington Park
page at Quarter Auctions in SOMD. 7:00 PM Thursday, June 14
No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament. $25 Buy in =
Dee of St. Mary’s Public Sail 4,000 chips. $5 add-on = 1,000 chips and raffle draw-
Flag Day
14200 Solomons Island Rd. S., Solomons ing. Food and Beverage available for purchase.
2:30 - 4:30 PM Cash games will start as soon as there are enough
Tall Ship of Delaware
Sail aboard the historic skipjack Dee of St. Mary’s players that are interested. Questions: James Dean
Watermans Wharf, 166 Williams St., Solomons Is-
departing and returning from the Calvert Marine Mu- 240-577-0828. Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com
land, 1:00 - 3:30 PM
seum. Experience the Patuxent River like never before
Sail the Kalmar Nyckel, a faithful re-creation of
aboard an iconic Chesapeake dredge boat.
$15 for ages 8-12, 13 and older are $25. Sorry, no Tuesday, June 12 the first colonial Swedish settlement ship to arrive in
America in 1638. She will travel roughly 3000 nautical
children under five permitted. Advanced reservations
miles this season. Day sail passengers may work along-
required by noon the Friday prior to the cruise. Contact
Positively Focused” Wellness & Recovery Group side the crew, or simply enjoy the views of Solomons
Melissa McCormick at 410-326-2042 ext. 41
Beacon of Hope Center, 21770 FDR Blvd., Millison Island. Tours available. Tickets, sail & tour times:
Plaza, Lexington Park www.kalmarnyckel.org [kalmarnyckel.org] or 302-
Sounds of Tomorrow
12:00 – 1:00 PM 429-7447. Kalmar Nyckel Foundation Office.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4408 St. Andrew’s
Prompts provided by recovery support team facilita-
Church Rd., California
tors give participants the chance to consider wellness Flag Day Ceremony
7:30 PM
and recovery tools for thinking positively and with Government Center Lawn, Leonardtown
Young musicians from our schools are encouraged
healthy intention. Group members also share ideas and 6:00 PM
to audition for this performance opportunity as this
tools with one another. The meeting is free and open A formal ceremony with various color guards,
venue showcases their talents in a professional setting.
to the public. More info call 240-298-0212 or 301-997- veterans groups and a flag retirement ceremony. Le-
General admission $5. Reception following the per-
1300 x 804 or email beacon@waldensierra.org. gion members will demonstrate the proper method
formance. Supported by the St. Mary’s County Arts
of disposing of woroon, torn and/or tattered flags.
Council.
Friends & Family Addiction Recovery Support Refreshments and hand-held American Flags will be
Group distributed.
Monday, June 11 Beacon of Hope Center, 21770 FDR Blvd., Millison
Plaza, Lexington Park
5:30 – 7:00 PM Upcoming
Refuge Recovery-Mindful Monday For those who have a loved one who is struggling
Beacon of Hope Center, 21770 FDR Blvd., Millison with addictive behavior, in treatment, or is in early re-
Great Mills Class of 1973 & 1972 Class Reunion
Plaza, Lexington Park covery. Free and open to the public. More info call 240-
Holiday Inn Solomons - Conference Center &
3:30 – 4:30 PM 298-0212 or 301-997-1300 x 804 or email beacon@
Marina
A free and open to the public addiction recovery waldensierra.org.
Saturday, July 28th at 6:00 PM
support group based in healing through the use of Bud-
You are invited for a night to remember! Where
dhist philosophy. More info call 240-298-0212 or 301-
997-1300 x 804 or email beacon@waldensierra.org. Wednesday, June 13 Rock and Soul will Roll out the Good Times! Dinner
and Dance featuring the band WISKERS. Questions
or to RSVP contact Janet Potts Olson 240-577-9857 or
Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic
Grief Recovery Support Group & Potluck Margaret Briscoe Somerville 301-481-4972.
St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds
Beacon of Hope Center, 21770 FDR Blvd., Millison
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Plaza, Lexington Park
The St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League (SMAWL),
5:30 – 7:00 PM
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ity Center on Wednesday, June 13, at grass and old time country music. Dig
Learn More About the
Department of Aging &
12:30 p.m. The presentation will include Health Watch out those Hawaiian shirts and summer
an explanation of the evolution of the colors! The menu for the day will be
Human Services flag from its inception during the early Presentation on June 14 cheeseburger, baked beans, coleslaw
The next Health Watch presentation at
How much do you know about the De- years of the 13 colonies to the present and watermelon. Cost for lunch is by do-
the Loffler Senior Activity Center will
partment of Aging & Human Services? day 50 United States version. This pre- nation for those ages 60 and above and
be held on Thursday, June 14 at 10 am.
With seven divisions, three Senior Ac- sentation is the first in a series of Ameri- $6 for those under the age of 60. Call
The topic will be Communicating with
tivity Centers, and a bevy of programs canism presentations to be held at the 301-475-4200, ext. *1050, to learn more
your Health Care Provider by Linda
such as Senior Rides, Home-Delivered Garvey Senior Activity Center. Lunch or to make reservations.
Weintraub. To sign up call 301-475-
Meals, Christmas Caring, and WARM, will be served prior to the presentation.
4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the recep-
we support the community from birth Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050, to learn
tion desk. Intergenerational
through retirement. Join us at 6 p.m. on more and to make lunch reservations.
Thursday, June 21, in the Chesapeake
Bingo and BBQ
Building to learn more about how we Lyme Disease Resources Diet Choices for The Northern Senior Activity Cen-
ter will have intergenerational bingo
can serve you! We encourage every- May was Lyme Disease Awareness Discouraging Cancer on Friday, June 22 from 10-11:30 a.m.
one to attend this community presen- month but it’s wise to stay diligent and Registered Dietician Donna Taggert This is sure to be a fun bonding time
tation, hosted by the Commission on informed all year, especially this sum- will be at the Northern Senior Activity with your school-aged grandchildren.
Aging. Registration encouraged. Please mer during outdoor events and activi- Center on Thursday, June 14, from 11:15 Cost is $2 for two cards per person and
contact Sarah Miller at 301-475-4200, ties. Don’t miss the resources provided a.m.-12:15 p.m. to discuss diet choices there will be both adult and kid-friendly
ext. *1073, or email sarah.miller@st- by the Lyme Disease Discussion and that discourage the growth/development prizes. Refreshments will be available.
marysmd.com to register. Support Group at the Northern Senior of cancer cells. The class is free but Advance signup is required for both
Activity Center. For those who haven’t space is limited. To sign up in advance, bingo and lunch. A kid-friendly lunch
AARP Safe Driving Course already picked up a Lyme Action Tool please visit the signup table or call 301- will also be provided that day of a pulled
The class is offered at the Garvey Se- Kit, they are still available while sup- 475-4200, ext. *3103. pork sandwich on a deli roll, coleslaw,
nior Activity Center on Tuesday, June plies last. The kit provides easy step- corn, cantaloupe, and dessert. Lunch is
12, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The course by-step suggestions on what you should FREE! Skin by donation from seniors 60 and older;
includes a focus on areas where older know and what you can do, right now! Cancer Screening $6 for those under 60 made the day of
drivers could benefit from additional Anyone may pick up at tool kit in person. Dr. George Verghese, from the Mid- the event. Lunch may be reserved for
training, including; roundabouts and At that time, we will ask for an email Atlantic Skin Surgery Institute, will be school-aged grandchildren. To sign up
safety issues. The cost is $15 for AARP address to stay connected on Lyme Dis- offering FREE skin cancer screenings and pay for this event in advance, please
members, $20 for nonmembers. Ad- ease developments and related services on Tuesday, June 19, beginning at 11:45 visit the front desk. To inquire about re-
vance registration is required. Lunch and resources the Department of Aging a.m. at the Garvey Senior Activity Cen- maining space, call 301-475-4200, ext.
is available at the Center; lunch cost is & Human Services provides. In addi- ter. Sign up for a screening of your face, * 3101.
$6 for those under the age of 60 and a tion, mark your calendars for Thursday, arms and hands. Call the Garvey Senior
donation for those ages 60 and above. June 14, at 1-3 p.m. for a special meet-
Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050, to regis- ing. There will be a report back from the
Activity Center receptionist at 301- Cancer Diet Presentation
475-4200, ext. *1050, to schedule your Registered Dietician Donna Taggart
ter for the course and make your lunch Integrative Medicine for the Treatment appointment. will offer a free presentation on foods
reservations. of Tick-borne Diseases Conference and
that may help fight cancer at the Loffler
the many “pearls of wisdom” shared
Summer Bash with Tommy Senior Activity Center on Friday, June
History of the from the experienced and renowned
Alvey & Friends 22 at 10 a.m. Learn about ways you can
doctors and practitioners. Please contact
United States Flag the Northern Senior Activity Center at Come ring in the first day of sum- use food as part of your treatment plan.
Mike Barbour with the Southern mer with Tommy Alvey & Friends at Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop
301-475-4200, ext. * 3101, to save your
Maryland American Legion Post 221 the Garvey Senior Activity Center on by the reception desk to sign up.
spot for the meeting. It is an intergen-
will present an overview of our nation’s erational program and open to adults of Thursday, June 21, at 12:30 p.m.! They
flag history at the Garvey Senior Activ- all ages. will be playing a selection of blue-
what was expected at the time, secretarial jobs, working at the Navy Yard,
and then getting married and having us. That resentment against her alcoholic
father burned inside of her and was her excuse for not continuing her writing.
So, I have her notebooks and a few stories to work with. I don’t have any
excuses not to write other than my own fear of completing this project. I can
write up to a point, actually up to the length of this column, and then I am
distracted and lose a train of thought – like I do in my columns, I know, right?
I am going to try and use my hyper list-making tendencies to plot out the rest
of the book. Let me know if you have a few tricks I can borrow, and I’ll let you
know how it goes.
“Detailed Lives”
To each new day’s adventure, Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to:
shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook
Is anyone else a list maker out there? Does it overwhelm you or make life
easier for you? Just curious, I would love to hear if it helps you or not. I seem
to take after my mother and keep every minute thing I want (or really need)
to remember in small purse size notebooks, baskets and baskets of them. One
is shown in the photo. My life is in these books. If I am not feeling well and
home all day, the list reads; take shower, brush teeth, or charge phone. If I am
feeling great and get to a mildly, maybe not mildly, manic phase then there
could be pages of lists that I go into a frenzy of getting done and checking off.
I sure wish that phase would come more often. So does my husband. Usually
a good old shot of cortisone for an inflamed joint can get me in a cleaning and
organizing frenzy if my mind won’t kick into it on its own.
Over the last 18 years since my mother’s passing, I have tried to read a few
of her daily notebooks, but have to stop sometimes when she wrote about days
where she wished “Shebby and the boys” would come up today. My family
nickname has always been Shebby or Sheb or Sheb-boo as my father called
me, no one calls me Shelby. Reading those words of loneliness of her wishing
my two sons and I would run up to Clinton nearly stop my heart. My sons and
I normally went up once or twice a month to stay for the weekend or just on
a Sunday for one of her huge Sunday dinners. My mother never did learn to
cook small. I still have that problem, as I know many other women do. It’s so
funny in a sad way when I think how my mother enjoyed being a hermit most
of the time, and pretty much pushed away a lot of people and family in her life.
Gosh, I hope I never get that way.
Lately, I have been thinking of getting out her notebooks and scraps of
paper and taking out excerpts to consolidate in a family book. Much of it is
funny with her wicked wit showing through her words. Some sections are
hopes and dreams of what she would have liked, or liked to have had or bought
for me. The scrap notes written during her last of three months in three dif-
ferent hospitals are very hard to read. Some were fearful ramblings of the
hospital ending with signatures of Bob Hope or Bing Crosby.
I did start a book several years ago about my mother called “How she
showed her love”, but I seem to get depressed when I get in to it very far. I
know what I want to write, and that I want to include her recipes, notebook
excerpts, and the wonderful short children’s stories she wrote for my oldest
brother (he always gets everything) and the story she wrote for my oldest son.
I have found pieces of a story she started for my youngest son. My mother’s
dream was to be a journalist, though she felt like she wasn’t good enough be-
cause of quitting school in the 40’s. She also had a resentment that her father,
a college graduate himself, did not believe in women going to college. She did
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