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In Our Community 12
Feature 19
Obituaries 20
Education 22 In Local
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Entertainment 23
Community Calendar 24
Senior Calendar 26
Library Calendar 26 In Community
Letters to Editor 27 Page 12
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Celebrate Library/Senior
Center Groundbreaking

County Commissioners and citizens activists break ground on the new library/senior center.
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After years of planning, delays and
continued civic activism, supporters of
the new Leonardtown Library and Se-
nior Center broke ground on the 45,500
$
project to bring it within cost limits.
Juanita Nether, chair of the county’s
Commission on Aging, said the efforts
of senior citizens were paramount in
getting the project to move forward.

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“This truly is a good morning,” said
Commissioner President James “Ran-
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our library and senior center.”
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over the past several years to make sure “This has been 12 years in the mak-
the project came to fruition. ing,” Russell said. “Many, many times I

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“This facility is going to be built,” didn’t think this would happen.”
Guy said. “I hope to be running again Dale Taylor, president of the Garvey

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Town Officials Excluded From Shovel
Time at Groundbreaking
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Officials from the Town of Leonard-
town were invited to and present at the
groundbreaking ceremony for the new
library and senior center complex to be
built by the county within town limits
but were conspicuously absent from be-
ing allowed forward to shovel dirt.
Town Administrator Laschelle McK-
Two Attorneys Apply for Judge’s Seat
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Two local attorneys have put their
The County Times
ay confirmed that past and present
members of the town council had been
invited – Mayor Dan Burris and Coun-
cil Member Jay Mattingly were in at-
tendance as was former member Leslie
Roberts – but the program that day was
set up by the county.
“It’s a county program, we weren’t
asked to come up so we didn’t,” McKay
told The County Times.
names in for consideration to fill the
St. Mary’s County Circuit Court seat
soon to be vacated by Judge Karen H.
Abrams.
Thursday, May 17, 2018
County leaders such as Com-
missioner President Randy Guy
spoke, as did Senator Steve
Waugh.
Also speaking at the podium
were county department heads,
library personnel and senior
center advocates, but no town
officials.
The history of the complex
dates back years but in 2014
some on the county commis-
sioner board were pushing for
the library, and later the senior
center, to be built on land for- Mayor Dan Burris
merly known as the Hayden
Property. county employees.
There was some division in the town Burris, for his part, was not concerned.
government about where to site the li- “I’m not going to pay any attention to
brary but many in the business commu- that, we were recognized so that’s fine,”
nity favored its placement in the down Burris said. “I’m sure it’s an oversight.”
town area to better foster economic Commisioner President Randy Guy
development. did not return phone calls seeking com-
The process to site the library could at ment for this story.
times be acrimonious.
Tony Jones, county spokesperson, guyleonard@countytimes.net
said that the program for the ceremo-
ny was promulgated by a multitude of
Abrams retired March 19; she had Maryland Judiciary Nominating Com-
served since November of 2005. mission is set to meet to discuss the ap-
Assistant State’s Attorney Joseph plicants June 25.
Stanalonis and James Tanavage, who The commission was established in
currently serves 1970 by then Gov. Marvin Mandel to
as the Alcohol aid in screening judicial candidates; it is
Beverage Board’s the governor’s responsibility to appoint
attorney are both judges in the event of a vacancy.
seeking the seat. Circuit Court judges are elected in
Tanavage also St. Mary’s County and serve a 15-year
has a private law term.
practice and once The last election for a judge was in
served as a prose- 2012 when Stanalonis ran against David
cutor in the state’s Densford and lost.
attorney’s office Densford had already been in the
under Richard seat vacated by C. Clarke Raley for six
Fritz. months by gubernatorial appointment at
“I think I could the time.
do a good job Tanavage had also applied to be se-
at it,” Tanavage lected for that seat.
told The County That campaign was marked with
Times. “I think it controversy as Stanalonis had accused
would be interest- Densford of opposing the registration of
ing work.” sex offenders.
According to Densford filed a complaint with the
on-line state judi- state’s Attorney Grievance Commission
ciary documents over the accusation; a Prince George’s
they are the only County judge later ruled that Stanalonis
two attorneys had acted with “reckless disregard” in
to apply for the making the accusation.
position. Stanalonis did not return phone calls
The closing seeking comment for this article.
date for attorneys
to apply for the guyleonard@countytimes.net
seat is June 4, the
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By Guy Leonard rescinded; at least for the time being.

Staff Writer
Members of the All Saints Episcopal
Church in Avenue say their 19th century
church is suffering from severe, even
dangerous, structural problems.
They have moved down about one mile
on Oakley Road to the parish hall for
Sunday services and are now waiting for
a report from a local construction special-
ist regarding whether the building can be
restored.
“We found that the water was coming
into the church,” said Nancy Zearfoss, a
member of the church vestry. “There’s
been a significant amount of structural
damage.”
Built in 1846, the church has seen some
modifications and repairs over the years,
Zearfoss said, but the overall building is
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Commissioners Approve Valley Lee Fire/

Rescue Tax Increase
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Residents of the 2nd and 9th Election
Districts will now pay more in taxes to
support their local first responders.
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s
County, after some debate over the possi-
bility of last-minute changes to the rate in-
creases, voted by a 3-to-2 margin to raise
the fire tax rate for the two districts to .056
cents per $100 of assessed property value
and the rescue tax portion to .017 per $100
of assessed value for both districts as well.
This is the first time in 17 years that
either district, both served by the 2nd
District Volunteer Fire Department and
Rescue Squad, commonly known as the
Valley Lee fire house, have experienced a
fire and rescue tax increase.
The issue of whether to raise the tax
also drove a deep wedge between com-
munity members there; many opposed
ing, we need some more study on.”
The other commissioners disagreed.
Commissioner John O’Connor, speak-
ing on a conference call, said the county
should avoid interjecting itself in the de-
bate attempting to suppress professional
judgement.
Commissioner Tom Jarboe, also on a
conference call, agreed.

MEDICINE any increase because of the large numbers

of residents on fixed income.
PRESCRIBED Opponents also said the ostensible rea-
sons for the increases, to defray increas-
FOR YOU COULD ing operational costs and begin building a
new fire house, were not fully supported
PROVE FATAL by the fire and rescue company’s own fis-
cal projections.
IF TAKEN BY First responders who called for the in-
crease said their building was aging and
SOMEONE ELSE. could not fit new apparatus coming off
contemporary assembly lines.
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Sheriff's Office in Leonardtown. organization.
Before the vote, some commissioners
balked at the rate of increase and the un-
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“I don’t think there’s any doubt they
need a new building,” Jarboe said.
Commissioner Todd Morgan said the is-
sue had to be solved at the commissioner’s
table, else the issue would only surface
again and sow more community division.
“They just don’t want to sit down and
talk about it,” Morgan said, warning the
proponents of the tax increase to be re-
sponsible with the new revenue.
“What can be given can be taken away,”
said Morgan.
The commissioners also voted by a
4-to-1 margin to approve the fiscal 2019
budget of $230 million; it includes a solid
waste environmental fee increase to $91
and about $140,000 extra in land use fees.
Income tax and property tax rates
remained the same at 3 percent and
.8478 cents per $100 of assessed value,
respectively.
The Board of Education received a
funding increase of $1.6 million over last
year’s appropriation to $103.8 million in
county funding. The commissioners also

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creases from .056 to .050 and .017 to .011
NO MONEY DOWN AREA! for about a 15 percent difference.
He, too was concerned about the poten-
tial costs of a new building.
“They do need an increase to cover op-
erational costs,” said Guy. “But the build-
set aside $1 million from their fund bal-
ance for school security upgrades.
County employees also received a one-
step merit increase.
Commissioner Mike Hewitt was the
only opposing vote.
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Survey Shows Blue Crab Population Healthy
The Maryland Department of Natu-
ral Resources today released the results
of the 2018 Blue Crab Winter Dredge
Survey, which shows that the population
of blue crabs remains healthy and
sustainable.
While this year’s cold weather and ice
cover took a toll on the adult crab popu-
lation, causing an estimated 35 percent
mortality of adult females wintering in
state waters, the number of young crabs
that returned to Chesapeake Bay this
year increased 34 percent. Blue crabs
spend the first part of their lives in the
Atlantic Ocean before returning to the
bay to grow and mature.
“Despite the cold, hard winter, which
extended well into the spring, the blue
crab population remains healthy, resil-
ient and sustainable,” Maryland Natural
Resources Secretary Mark Belton said.
“Even with the erratic weather, which
included snow in April,  the blue crab
population remains well within param-
eters, showing that the state and our
partners are managing the species well.”
The survey indicates a bay-wide crab
population of 371 million, a decrease
from last year’s estimate of 455 million,
driven largely by a decrease in the num-
ber of adult crabs. In 2018, the spawning
female stock decreased 42 percent from
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254 to 147 million, dropping below the tainable lev-
target level of 215 million, but remain- els, especial-
ing well above safe levels. This year’s ly for female
adult female abundance remains among crabs.
the 10 highest of the nearly three decade “ T h i s
old survey. Adult male crab abundance year’s results
declined 23 percent from 76 to 59 mil- give us opti-
lion. The juvenile crab population in- mism that our
creased 34 percent over last year, reach- management
ing 167 million. approach
“Although the number of spawning- is effective
age females is down from last year, we at conserv-
are pleased to see that their abundance ing adequate
is well above the minimum safe number numbers of
even with the winter weather and lack- crabs even
luster reproduction last year,” Chesa- when the
peake Bay Stock Assessment Commit- number of ju-
tee Chair Glenn Davis said. “Last year veniles is low
we had very few young crabs entering and winter
the bay. Those juveniles grew through mortality is
2017 and endured this year’s cold winter high,” Mary-
to become the 2018 class of spawning land Fishing Department of Natural Resources and
adults.” and Boating Services Director David Virginia Institute of Marine Science
The decline in numbers of adult crabs Blazer said. “We will continue our con- since 1990. In the survey, biologists use
in the bay may lead to a slow start to versations with industry and partners dredge equipment to capture, measure,
the early harvest season, but as young throughout the season to ensure a suc- record and release blue crabs at 1,500
crabs enter the fishery and increase their cessful and sustainable harvest.” sites throughout Chesapeake Bay from
abundance in midsummer, Maryland The Chesapeake Bay Stock Assess- December through March.
may see an improved late season. The ment Committee plans to release a full
2017 bay-wide crab harvest decreased analysis this summer. Press Release from MD DNR
slightly in 2017, from 60 to 54 million The annual Winter Dredge Survey
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Brady Retires from County Service

Routine Maintenance Scheduled
on Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge
On Sunday, May 20, the Maryland Department of Transportation State
Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will perform routine maintenance
to the MD 4 (Patuxent Beach Road) Bridge over the Patuxent River (Gov-
ernor Thomas Johnson Memorial Bridge) at the Calvert/St. Mary’s County.
Crews will be clearing bridge drains between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Drivers will be guided through the work zone using a flagging operation.
Motorists should plan extra travel time Sunday morning.
While MDOT SHA and its transportation partners work hard to maintain
safe traffic mobility in work zones, each driver needs to actively modify his
or her driving style to help prevent crashes. Stay alert and look for reduced
speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers. Slow down and
don’t follow too closely. Work Zone Safety is in Your Hands. For a list of all
major MDOT SHA projects, click on Road Ready, MDOT SHA’s electronic
construction brochure. For a look at real-time commute conditions, log onto
www.md511.org.

Press Release frm MDOT Grace Mary Brady, second from left, receives a proclamation from County Commissioners
upon her retirement from her job as historic preservation planner.

Primary Election Registration Deadlines Looming

Important deadlines for the upcoming
2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election
are approaching. The deadline to regis-
ter to vote, change party affiliation, up-
date an address, and request an alternate
polling place for this election is 9:00 pm
on Tuesday, June 5, 2018.
LAW OFFICE OF
To vote in the upcoming primary
election, Maryland residents who are
eligible to vote but are not yet registered
– including 17-year-olds who will be 18
years old on or before the November 6th
General Election – must register by 9:00
pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. This is
also the last day for registered voters
to update their address with their local
board of elections or change their party
affiliation.
Residents with a Maryland driver’s
license or MVA-issued ID may reg-
ister to vote, change their address, or
change their party affiliation online at
voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/
OnlineVoterRegistration
load and print a voter registration ap-
plication elections.maryland.gov/voter_
registration/application.html
Most of Maryland’s polling places are
accessible to voters with disabilities. An
elderly voter or a voter with a disabil-
ity who is assigned to an inaccessible
polling place may ask to be reassigned
to an accessible polling place. This re-
quest must be submitted in writing by

DANIEL A. M.
Voters and members of the military, 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. The
their spouses and dependents who are request form is available online at elec-
overseas and who do not have a Mary- tions.maryland.gov/pdf/Request_for_

SLADE, L.L.C.
land driver’s license or MVA-issued ID,
may also register or change their address
or party affiliation online using different
identifying information.
LOKER BUILDING Paper voter registration applications
must be hand-delivered or mailed to the
voter’s local board of elections. A hand-
delivered application must be received
by the local board of elections by 9:00
pm on June 5, 2018, and a mailed ap-
plication must be postmarked by June 5,
2018.
Voter registration applications are
available throughout Maryland at the
following locations:
• Local boards of elections
• Motor Vehicle Administration
offices
• State Department of Health offices
• Local Department of Social Ser-
vices offices
• Offices on Aging
• Division of Rehabilitation Services
• The MTA Paratransit Certification
Office
• Recruitment offices of the U.S.
Armed Forces
• Public institutions of higher
education
• Marriage license bureaus
• Post offices
41650 COURT HOUSE DRIVE, SUITE 301 • P.O. BOX 288 • Public libraries
LEONARDTOWN, MARYLAND 20650 • State Board of Elections
PHONE: 301-475-5150 • FAX: 301-475-6909 You may also call 1-800-222-8683 to
request an application by mail or down-
Accessible_Polling_Place.pdf
Voters can also call 1-800-222-8683
to request a form by mail. On receipt of
a timely request, the voter’s local board
of elections will review the request and
determine whether there is an accessible
polling place with the same ballot as
the voter’s home precinct and notify the
voter of the status of his or her request.
To verify voter registration status
or to find out if an assigned polling
place is accessible, voters may visit
voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/
VoterSearch
The 2018 Gubernatorial Primary
Election will be held on Tuesday, June
26, 2018, and the 2018 General Election
is Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Starting
the 2nd Thursday before the election
through the Thursday before the elec-
tion, voters can vote in person at the
designated early voting center(s) in their
county of residence. Early voting loca-
tions and hours and additional election-
related dates and information are avail-
able at elections.maryland.gov/voting/
early_voting.html.
For more information, voters may
contact the State Board of Elections at
1-800-222-VOTE (8683) or visit elec-
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10 Cops & Courts The County Times Thursday, May 17, 2018

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Thursday, May 17, 2018
Young Girl Dies After
St. Mary’s Crash
A 12-year-old Lusby girl suc-
cumbed on Friday, May 11,
2018, from injuries suffered in a
motor vehicle crash on Tuesday,
May 1, 2018. On May 1, 2018 at
6:50 a.m., the St. Mary’s Coun-
ty Sheriff’s Office and emer-
gency personnel responded to
the area of Indian Bridge Road
and Park Drive in Great Mills
for the report of a single-vehicle
collision.
Upon arrival, units located a
single vehicle off the roadway
which had struck an embank-
ment, a mailbox and street signs.
The operator of the vehicle,
Kelly Rapert, 57 of Lusby, was
found to have incapacitating
injuries and was transported to
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in
Leonardtown, while a juvenile
passenger, 12-year-old Madison
Clare Curran of Lusby, suffered
severe incapacitating injuries
and was eventually transport-
ed to Georgetown University
Hospital.
Initial investigation revealed
the vehicle, a 2009 Honda Ac-
cord, was traveling southbound
on Indian Bridge Road when for
Bushwood Man Injured
in Sunderland Crash
On May 12 th , 2018 at approxi-
mately 3:03 p.m. deputies responded
to Maryland Route 2 and Wayside
Drive in Sunderland for a report
of an accident involving three ve-
hicles. The investigation revealed
a 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier, driven
by Mathew Austin Smith of Bush-
wood was waiting to turn at Wayside
Drive. A 2013 Dodge Caravan, driv-
en by Nicole Bland from Lusby was
travelling northbound in the same
area when it struck the Cavalier and
sent it into oncoming traffic. The
Cavalier subsequently struck a Toyo-
ta Prius, driven by Rachel Broderick
from Huntingtown.
The Cavalier and the Prius both
caught fire. The occupants of the
vehicles were removed by unknown
citizens. Mr. Smith was transported
by helicopter for his injuries.
The Dodge Caravan driven by
The County Times Cops & Courts 11
Hollywood Man Charged with
St. Mary’s County House Fire
unknown reasons the vehicle
left the roadway, struck an em-
bankment and a mailbox.
The vehicle continued to trav-
el across Park Drive and struck
several street signs before com-
ing to a stop.
The juvenile passenger was
transported to MedStar St.
Mary’s Hospital, transferred to
Photo from Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department
Children’s Hospital and then
transferred to Georgetown Uni- A Deputy State Fire Marshal has ar- Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office,
versity Hospital due to the se- rested a Hollywood man who allegedly it was determined that Nicholas Everett
verity of the injuries sustained. intentionally set fire to a two story single Nowotny of the same address intention-
On Friday, May 11, 2018, the family dwelling in Hollywood. The res- ally set fire to his father’s residence.
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Of- idence is owned by Michael Nowotny. Mr. Nowotny was charged with Arson
fice was notified that the juve- On May 9, 2018, at approximately 1st Degree. He was transported from
nile passenger had succumbed 4:47 pm, approximately 50 firefighters Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital to the St.
to her injuries at 3:37 p.m. from Hollywood Volunteer Fire De- Mary’s County Detention Center at ap-
At this time, speed, alcohol partment responded to a one alarm fire proximately 1:48 p.m without incident.
and drugs do not appear to be located at 26442 Peninsular Drive that He is currently being held without
factors in this collision. Wit- caused approximately $350,000 in dam- bond until his hearing on May 15. 2018
nesses to the collision are asked ages. Nowotny was also Emergency Pe- and 1:00 p.m.
to contact Cpl. Brian Connelly titioned the same night of the fire by the
#151 from the St. Mary’s Coun- Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office
ty Sheriff’s Office Reconstruc- As a result of the investigation by the
tion Unit at 301-475-4200, ext.
*8031 or by email at Brian.Con-
nelly@stmarysmd.com
Jason Babcock, St. Mary’s
County Sheriff ’s Officer PIO
Bland also had twin 6-month-old
passengers in the vehicles. They
were secured in car seats and unin-
jured. Bland was charged with Driv-
ing under the inf luence and trans-
ported to the Calvert County Deten-
tion Center. This case is still under
investigation by Dfc. Bowlan.
Capt. David Payne, sheriff’s of-
fice spokesman, said Bland has been
charged with driving while under the
inf luence of alcohol and controlled
dangerous substances.
Bland also faces charges of reck-
less driving, Payne told The County
Times, and charges are pending for
her driving the car with children in
it while intoxicated.
Bland refused the breathalyzer test
after the accident, Payne said.
Calvert Sheriff ’s Office
Press Release
12 In Our Community The County Times Thursday, May 17, 2018

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The animal/human bond is some-
thing that most people who have lived
with pets fully understand. It could be
as simple as providing mutual com-
panionship in daily living or as com-
plex as providing service assistance.
And, there are many stories of life
saving feats such as warning of a fire
or an intruder.
This is a story about a Calvert
County woman’s bond with her dog.
Chrissy Joy of Lusby rescued Beasley
from a humane group. She was seek-
ing companionship in a down time in
her life. She could not have predicted
that she was bringing a super dog into
her life.
Joy was raised in New Jersey. “I al-
ways had a passion for animals,” she
said. That was manifested early on
with an interest in horses. She ran her
first horse boarding facility while in
high school.
Growing up she had problems with
anxiety. “My outlet was working with
animals,” she explained during an
April 30 interview. Getting involved
and working outdoors all helped her
build up her confidence.
She attended Delaware Valley Uni-
ies which led her to training horses
in Kentucky. But, she also liked act-
ing. She became a spokesperson for
the World Equestrian Games and also
the “Speedway Girl” for a chain of gas
station/convenience stores.
She moved around for a tine, end-
ing up in Washington state, where she
met her husband who was in the Navy
at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station.
Everywhere she traveled it was either
the talent work or horses
Her husband now works for Lock-
heed and they moved to Southern
Maryland for his job associated with
the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
Once here she was interested in con-
tinuing with horses, but she also felt
the pull of the entertainment business.
So, she took a commuting job with the
Discovery Channel. But the commute
to Silver Spring was a drag,
“I had to reevaluate my life a little
bit,” she said. She started working at
All Kinds Veterinary Hospital in Call-
away, St. Mary’s County. It was at that
time that Beasley came into her life.
Beasley is a mutt, a mix of at least
several breeds. He was eight months
old when she adopted him in 2014
from Homeward Bound Animal Res-
cue in Pennsylvania. He was one of 14
Thursday, May 17, 2018 The County Times In Our Community 13

puppies and she saw him online on the
Petfinder website.
“I decided I needed a dog in my
life,” she said.
When her job with Discovery didn’t
pan out, she said, “I felt like I was a
little unworthy. I wasn’t happy. I was
feeling depressed which brought on
some anxiety. Something was miss-
ing from my life. Something needed to
change,” she explained.
Working with a dog, she felt, “would
be a great outlet for me.” She added,
“That was a life-changing moment for
me. This is what I missed, having that
companionship.’
So, Beasley and Chrissy hiked all
over Southern Maryland, especially at
Calvert Cliffs State Park and Ameri-
can Chestnut Land Trust.
The next logical step was obedience
training classes. She learned from the
Beasley loves crowds. “If he hates it
(the situation) we are not going to do
it,” Joy said. She can tell because he
turns away, showing disinterest.
But he was definitely into the finals.
Routines were to be six to 10 min-
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folks at the vet hospital about BFF Pet
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Beasley and said, “We need to get her
on our team.”
At first her focus with Beasley was
just on basic training and hiking. “We
do seven miles a day, every day,” she
said.
Her new employer, BFF, became
interested in trick training, so Joy
started training him tricks at home.
They started getting involved in agil-
ity and trick dog competition. He took
to it quickly. The training eventually
paid off; Beasley became the first dog
at BFF to get his Champion Trick Dog
title.
All the while The County Times was
talking to Joy, Beasley was following
Joy’s every word and gesture, obvi-
ously attuned to her wishes. But, at the
same time she was attuned to what he
was doing. This is the animal/human
bond we were talking about at the be-
ginning of this story.
The human and animal also started
doing some stage performances. “That
Pet
stressed,” Joy explained.
“I think also the message we were
driving home is something the judges
appreciated -- that we are here to help
kids and adults and whatever they suf-
fer from. Stay with your dog and you
can be happy with who you are and
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any way you are because your animal
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This was not acting for Joy. What
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are also very adaptable so you can adopt one or all of us. Bird songs are also
other.”
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RESCUE
was really exciting,” she said. That So, Beasley is now back home in
led to Beasley doing TV commercials. Lusby and during the day at BFF in
She started working with talent agen- Brandywine with his large trophy and

cies to get jobs for him. If you’ve seen
the commercials for Chewy Pet Food,
that’s Beasley in it.
Stunt Dog competition was a new
thing this year and Joy decided to try it
with Beasley. “You can only compete
in Stunt Dog if you have a Trick Dog
Title,” Joy explained. This past week-
end at DogFest in Charles County was
the first time that Stunt Dog Trials
were held in America. They were put
on by BFF.
But the birth of Stunt Dog competi-
tion was at Tridex, or the Trick Dog
Expo at Purina Farms in Missouri in
March. To compete for the National
Stunt Dog Championship, a dog had
to be a Trick Dog Champion. Bailey
had to compete in four intermediate
Trick Dog competitions to make it to
the finals of the first ever Stunt Dog
Championship. Beasley was one of six
finalists.
a ribbon to wear around his neck as
the National Stunt Dog Champion. But
he’s not resting on his laurels and nei-
ther is Joy. They would like to do more
commercial and show business work.
Keep in mind that Beasley was a
rescue dog. Joy firmly believes that
all dogs can be trained, even those
with some age or physical disabili-
ties. “They all can learn some form of
obedience, tricks, agility,” she said. A
perfect way to cement that bond.
You can next see Beasley in action
at the World Dog Expo in New Jer-
sey, June 9-10. And to view Chrissy
and Beasley’s winning routine go to
https://youtu.be/-ecHsu5kIZg
You can follow Beasley on Face-
book at https://www.facebook.com/
GoodBeasley
dickmyers@countytimes.net
PET
OF THE WEEK
MEET TOM & JERRY
Tom and Jerry were born in 2016. You
can meet them at the Petco in California
every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 to 3.
Tom especially doesn’t show very well at Petco.
He is scared and hisses at people. With adults, we
do let people do trial adoptions to see what their true personalities are.
You will find that they are actually very wonderful boys. Both boys are
friendly, lap kitties. We hope they go together but it is so difficult to
find homes for adults so they can be adopted separately. They both are
very young at heart and are so small that they actually seem like teenage
kittens.
You can fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org and email the
application to diane@feralcatrescuemd.org.
IF YOU KNOW ABOUT CATS LIVING OUTSIDE, PLEASE
CONTACT US SO WE GET LEND TRAPS AND GET THE CATS
SPAYED OR NEUTERED.Animal Shelter Southern MD.
 14 In Our Community The County Times
Helping Homeless Animals Southern Marylanders
Rally for March for Babies
More than $87,000 raised
It was the best feel-good moment
of the week when approximately 800
Southern Marylanders showed their
support for the health of all moms and
Camden Miller (l) and Abby Gibbons held a bake and yard sale in their Lexington Park babies by participating in March for
neighborhood and raised $100, which they used for a shopping spree at Pepper’s Pet Pantry Babies presented by Pepco Holdings to
in Solomons. They donated the proceeds to Second Hope Rescue, which was holding an
benefit March of Dimes.
adoption event there on May 12.
Regency Furniture Stadium was
packed with strollers, families, and
business teams who raised more than $
Sell it - Buy it 87,000 to help give every baby the best
possible start.
Special guests at the event included
Sell It,atBuy it at Larry Foster, Partner, Evergreen Dis-
posal, and the 2018 Southern Maryland
March for Babies Chair. Foster and his
AUCTION
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│ Farm Equipment & Machinery │ Livestock │ Storage Units │
Benefits/Fundraisers │ Certified Personal Property Appraiser
family joined walkers on the 3-mile
route as DJ Chris Productions provided
tunes to keep the energy high.
“We saw today how important the
FUN ● FAST
EXCITING Upcoming ● EFFICIENT
Auctions ●
& Events health of moms and babies is to the peo-
EXCITING ple of Southern Maryland,” says Foster.
“I’m so proud to be part of this commu-
nity of people who came together to join
in the fight for the health of all moms
and babies.”
Voter’s Guide Available Online
The online Voters’ Guide from the
League of Women Voters is now avail-
able at www.vote411.org. Candidates
for every office in every county in
Maryland were asked to respond to
questions relating to the duties of the of-
fice they are seeking and also to list their
websites and social media pages. More
than 1,500 candidates responded to the
League’s questions.
The VOTE411 website allows vot-
A Southern Maryland professional auction company providing services to ers to type in their addresses and then
individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations for a variety of purposes. displays the candidates who will ap-
OPTIONS - SOLUTIONS - RESULTS pear on the ballot in their precinct.
VOTE411 also lists League-sponsored
www.FarrellAuctionService.com candidate forums throughout Maryland.
From VOTE411, the voter can access
301.904.3402 the Maryland State Board of Elections
website to request an absentee ballot or
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Premature birth and its complications
are the largest contributors to infant
death in the U.S. and pregnancy-related
death has more than doubled over the
past 25 years. From advocacy to educa-
tion to research, we’re working to level
the playing field so that all moms and
babies are healthy.
March of Dimes leads the fight for the
health of all moms and babies. We sup-
port research, lead programs and pro-
vide education and advocacy so that ev-
ery baby can have the best possible start.
The 2018 March for Babies is spon-
sored nationally by Kmart, Famous
Footwear, Macy’s, HCA, Cigna, Pam-
pers and regional sponsor Publix Super
Markets, Inc. In our community, March
for Babies is sponsored by Pepco Hold-
ings, Dominion, Washington Gas, Med-
star, Safeway, Subway, and Southern
Maryland Woman.
Press Release from March of Dimes
update their voter registration informa-
tion, either to change party affiliation or
provide a new address.
The St. Mary’s County League has
published Voters’ Guides for our coun-
ty; two have been provided to each li-
brary (Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown and
Lexington Park). Printable pdf files of
each Voters’ Guide will be available on
the website for the League of Women
Voters of Maryland at www.lwvmd.org
as well as local League websites.
For additional information, contact
Ralph Watkins at rwatkins@lwvmd.org
or (301) 892-6529.
Press Release from St. Mary’s County
League of Women Voters
Thursday, May 17, 2018 The County Times In Our Community 15

The Colors of Spring Show

Now Through June 1st
The Color & Light Society of Southern
Maryland is a non-profit group of visual art-
ists from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s
Counties who are dedicated to the artistic de-
velopment and creation of original work. The
organization consists of members working in
oil, acrylic, watercolor, sculpture, fused glass,
photography, jewelry, and woodworking.
Visit St. Mary’s County Arts Council to
see their colorful new exhibit which runs
through June 1st. All pieces are available
for purchase, special orders/ commissions
may also be requested. The Arts Council is
located in the heart of Downtown Leonard-
town at 22660 Washington St. across from
Winegardner Motor Company. Email info@
smcart.org, call (240) 309-4061 or visit www.
stmarysartscouncil.com for details.
Artwork featured include pieces by:
• Pamela Callen (pictured in photo w/ “Un-
der the Cherry Blossoms”)
• Jeannine Finnacom
• Barbara Hak
• Iris Hall-Willey
• Larry Langfeldt
• Susan Levin
• John Okay
• Roz Racanello
• Linda Sanborn
• Jill Smithson
• Sigrid Stiles
• Karen Szachnitowski
• Toni Wolf
To learn more about the Color & Light So-
ciety including membership opportunities,
upcoming events, and more about their artists
visit www.colorandlightsociety.org.
Submitted by St. Mary’s County Arts Council

SERVICE
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breadth of propane related systems.
DEPENDABILITY
The customer is our top priority here at Taylor Gas. We provide 24 hour
emergency service and deliveries to the Sourthern Maryland area.
EXPERIENCE
Combining extensive training with 68 years of on-the-job experience,
you can be sure that you’ll be getting the best service available.
16 The County Times Thursday, May 17, 2018

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LEGAL PLANNING FOR YOUR ELDERLY PARENTS

As painful as it is to think that your parents may one day be unable to drive,
climb stairs, feed themselves or change their own clothes, the time to face these
issues is right now when your parents are relatively healthy and, most impor-
tantly, able to understand what they are signing. You and your siblings need to
have “the talk” with your parents while there is still time to protect them.
Clearly, “the talk” will extend far beyond the legal documents that your par-
ents need to put into place. However, no matter what else you discuss, your
parents need the protection that the following legal documents will give them:
Power of Attorney. This document gives power to a person each of your par-
ents designates to make decisions for them if they are unable to do so. Your
parents need to understand that they are NOT giving up their power to make
decisions for themselves. All they are doing is appointing someone to make
those decisions if and only if they cannot do so.
In most cases of married couples, the spouses appoint each other as the power
of attorney and, if the other cannot serve, appoint a child or other loved one.
Each one of your parents needs their own power of attorney.
The form of Power of Attorney that I prefer covers medical care, financial care
and guardianship. Guardianship is a critical point. You would think that your
father or mother would have the right to sign the paperwork to institutionalize
the other if they had to. They do not have that power. Either parent would have
to go to court to be declared the guardian of the other before they could sign
the paperwork. That court process takes time and costs legal fees. Instead, the
power of attorney form should make it clear that the person appointed as power
of attorney is also the guardian.
Some attorneys will use an Advance Directive and a separate Financial Power
of Attorney. Same result, more forms. No matter—the critical issue is whether
your elderly parent has the capacity to sign the forms.
In order to sign a Power of Attorney, your parents must be able to understand
what they are signing. If your elderly parent has dementia in its later stages
and cannot understand what they are doing, they cannot sign legal documents,
including the power of attorney. What happens in that case? A Guardianship
proceeding.
Will or Trust. Your parents need to obtain a Will or a Revocable Living Trust
to ensure that their assets will be distributed to their loved ones the way they
want it done. A Will is only applicable after the person dies. With a Will or
without one, if the person dies with assets in their sole name, those assets must
go through the probate process to get to loved ones. The revocable living trust
avoids the probate process and works while you are still alive. It is especially
effective if one of your parents is incapacitated. If that happens, the other parent
ordinarily becomes the sole trustee of the family trust and uses the assets of the
trust to take care of the incapacitated parent. If both your parents are incapaci-
tated, they will have appointed a successor trustee under the family trust who
can manage the assets in the trust on their behalf.
Living Will. Your parents should make their own end of life decisions, spe-
cifically whether they want life-saving procedures, in a Living Will. Forms for
living wills are found in doctor’s offices, at hospitals and online.
No matter how you approach these topics with your parents, they need to be
discussed. Family harmony is the critical issue—don’t let messes happen. En-
courage your parents to take control and protect themselves and the family.
Striegel & Baddour is a law firm focused on Estate and Business Planning located in
NorthBeach with appointment locations in Hollywood and Annapolis. Nothing in the
following article represents legal advice. Readers are urged to consult their legal counsel.
By Lyn Striegel
Thursday, May 17, 2018 The County Times Feature 19

Drone Race Celebrates County’s Tech Culture

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer

St. Mary’s County has always played host to com-

petitive racing events and in June a relatively new kind
of race will blend the county’s love of speed and its
burgeoning technology culture.
The RaceX International FPV Drone Race and Show
will descend upon St. Mary’s College of Maryland
June 16 and June 17, bringing a new generation of rac-
ers from all over the nation to compete for cash prizes.
Local organizers in county government with the
Department of Economic Development say it’s more
than a race, it’s to show just how important St. Mary’s
County is to the rise of unmanned air systems (UAS)
in general.
“It’s hype for the county in terms of UAS in general
and its also about quality of life,” said Bennett Wilson,
deputy director of the Department of Economic Devel-
opment. “This is about the county being a UAS center
of excellence.”
The county’s focus has been mainly on developing
drone technology for military and first responder ap-
plications with much of the work being done at Web-
ster Field in St. Inigoes, Patuxent River Naval Air
Station and at the University of Maryland’s site at the
county airport.
This event, Wilson said, was to showcase how what
started as military technology can be used for civilian
fun; the race will hopefully dispel the idea that there
are few things to do and enjoy in St. Mary’s.
“This is a family friendly event,” she said.
“We want the tourists to come here. We want people
to know there’s something to do here.”
Adam Mawyer, an economic development special-
ist with the county, said they expect between 500 and
1,000 spectators at the event.
Justin Haggerty, head of the International Drone
Racing Association, the sanctioning body for the race,
Bennett Wilson, deputy director of economic development.
Quad-copter drones are the kind mostly encountered at drone races.
said this is the 7th race of an international competition
to decide the top 32 drone racers who will move onto
the finals in Las Vegas.
Last year’s prize purse was $50,000; this year’s has
not been determined.
Drone racing represents a unique hybrid in motor
sports, Haggerty said.
“It’s a very cool, very immersive 3-D race that’s not
only exciting for the racer but for spectators as well,”
he said. “It’s what sets us
apart from other motor
sports that have been suc-
cessful for the past 100
years.”
What makes the racing
unique is that the drone
pilots can see what the ob-
stacle course is like from
the drone’s perspective
through advanced headset
technology.
A camera mounted
on the front of the drone
transmits images back to
special goggles worn by
the pilot.
This perspective allows
the pilots to push their
drones at top speeds and
make twists and turns
through the obstacles
courses.
Racers in the upcoming
event will use FPV-type
goggles which have virtu-
ally no lag time on image
transfer, this allows the
racers to attain the kind of
agility needed on an ob-
stacle course.
The lag time between
the drone’s eye view
and the goggles worn by
the racer is “about 17 milliseconds,” said Haggerty.
“We’ve taken the best of all motor sports and put it in a
fun, immersive package.”
It’s also a motor sport that, while expensive in gen-
eral, is more affordable for entry-level participants.
A suitable quad-copter drone can be purchased for
about $500, Haggerty said, while the headset and con-
troller can cost about $1,000.
If a racer wants to, they can build their own quad-
copter drone and they can view videos on-line from
some of the best racers in the world about what builds
and parts work best.
Racing drones also helps improve racers’ technical
skills, Haggerty said, since they often learn how to re-
pair their own in the event of inevitable damage from
crashes.
“Pilots are just constantly buying parts and batter-
ies,” he said. “But in terms of motorsports we’re the
most affordable.”
Racers will fly their drones in a special net enclosure
on the college’s soccer fields, Mawyer said, but it won’t
just be a contest of speed but one of obstacles.
Contestants must fly their drones through, under,
over and around obstacles against the clock.
Racers will compete in heats of between four to
eight drones at a time, Mawyer said.
While the racers compete there may be a venue at
the competition set up to allow spectators a try at drone
piloting; the tennis courts at the college could serve as
a miniature track to allow spectators to see what drone
racers see during a competition.
“We’re trying to get people exposed to this,” Maw-
yer said. “We just want to make it a fun event.”
With about a month to go before the race begins
about 40 pilots are expected to register; races will take
place between noon and 6p.m. on both days.
Wilson said she wanted this event to make St. Mary’s
a destination for drone racing.
“We hope it takes place forever more,” she said. “We
want this year to be super successful.”
guyleonard@countytimes.net
 20 Obituaries The County Times Thursday, May 17, 2018

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.

Patricia Ann Croson all and touched many hearts. As well as Emily A. Triszczuk Wachdorf.
working as a book-keeper to numerous Jan joined the
Patricia Ann schools and organizations in the South- Emily A. Triszc- United States
Croson, 77 of ern Maryland area, she also belonged to zuk, 90, of Holly- Army and proudly
Mechanicsville, Sigma Phi Gamma International Soror- wood, MD passed served her country
MD passed ity for 60 years; an organization where away May 8, 2018 until her honorable
away at MedStar she dedicated her life to helping others. at her home sur- discharge on July
St. Mary’s Hos- As a member of Immaculate Conception rounded by her 14, 1962. During
pital on May 13, Church, Mechanicsville, she kept busy loving family. her service she
2018 in Leon- volunteering her time starting a church Born April 27, earned the good
ardtown, MD. Youth Group in the late 70s, teach- 1928 in Walling- conduct medal. She was employed over
Patricia was ing RICA, lecturing, as well as count- ton, NJ, she is 25 dedicated years as an accounting
born on May 22, the daughter of late Vincent Zober and
less other activities. She was awarded clerk with American Express until her
1940 to the late Mary Ludzia Zober.
the Manifesting the Kingdom of God retirement in 1999. On January 11, 2013,
John Clohessy Award in 2004 by the Archdiocese ofOn June 14, 1947, Emily married she married her beloved wife, Larae Ann
and the late Eller Boswell Clohessy in her beloved husband, Joseph Charles
Washington, D.C. She loved her hob- Phillips. They began their relationship
Washington, DC. Triszczuk, in Bristol, PA. Together they
bies, which included stamp collecting, in November 1985, and spent over 32
In addition to her parents, Patricia celebrated over 62 wonderful years of
quilting/sewing, Friday lunches with her wonderful years together. In retirement
was predeceased by her son, Mark Cro- marriage. She was employed as a court
friends, and rooting on the Washington she enjoyed working as a gas attendant
son. She is survived by her loving hus- clerk at Bucks County Clerk of the Court
Redskins and Washington Capitals. She at BJ’s Wholesale Club because she en-
band of 60 years, Julian (Tom) Croson; until her retirement. She made many
will be greatly missed by everyone who joyed meeting and conversing with the
daughters, Jacqueline D. Peck (Steve) knew her. beautiful ceramic pieces. She enjoyed patrons. She was an avid fan of the Chi-
of Berkley Springs, WV, Julianne G. cooking traditional holiday meals for
Family will receive friends for Pa- cago Cubs and Chicago Bears. She also
Farley (James) of Charlotte Hall, MD, her family. Her specialty was delicious
tricia’s visitation on Thursday, May 17, enjoyed playing BINGO, slot machines,
Marlyna J. Croson of Accokeek, MD; Polish foods including stuffed cabbage,
2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with and working in her yard. Her greatest
brother, John Clohessy of West End, borsch, and perogies. She planted beau-
Prayers at 7:00pm at Brinsfield Fu- love was spending time with her family.
NC; 14 grandchildren and 22 great tiful flower and vegetable gardens, her
neral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road, In addition to her wife, Jan is also sur-
grandchildren. gardens bloomed 12 months of the year,
Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. A Mass of vived by her extended family and many
Pat was a constant reminder of love, even in snow. She and her husband liked
Christian Burial will be on Friday, May wonderful friends. She is preceded in
compassion, patience and understand- spending weekends in the Catskills
18, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., at Immaculate death by her parents, Stephen and Col-
ing, which she passed on to her 14 grand- Mountains enjoying polka music. Her
Conception Church, 28297 Old Village letta Wojciechowiecz, and siblings,
children, and 22 great-grandchildren. family was her greatest pride and joy
Road, Mechanicsville, MD. 20659. In- Charlotte, and Leona.
As well as countless nieces and neph- terment will be private. and she enjoyed spending her time with Family will receive friends on Friday,
ews. Not one to sit around, Pat could do them. May 18, 2018 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.,
Emily is survived by her children: with a Memorial Service celebrated at

Caring for
for the
thePast
Carol Morelli (Vince) of Hollywood,

Caring Past
MD, Joseph Charles Triszczuk, Jr. (Lin-
da) of Lusby, MD, and Sharon Triszczuk
of Hollywood, MD; her grandchildren:
11:00 a.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home,
P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonar-
dtown, MD 20650. Interment will fol-

Planning for
for the
theFuture
low at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in

Planning Future
William Haworth, John Haworth, Marc Great Mills, MD.
Haworth, Jennifer Triszczuk, and Kim- In lieu of flowers, memorial contri-
berly Triszczuk; 10 great grandchildren; butions may be made to the American
her Pomeranian Oreo; her phenomenal Cancer Society, 405 Williams Court,
Traditional Funerals, Cremation Services, Memorial Church Services,
Traditional Funerals, Cremation Services, Memorial Church Services, Caregiver Erica who became part of her Ste. 120, Baltimore, MD 21220.
Direct Burials, Monuments, Unlimited with Commitment Through After Care. family; and many extended family and
Direct Burials, Monuments, Unlimited with Commitment Through After Care. friends. In addition to her parents and Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
husband she is also preceded in death by Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
her brother and two sisters. neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Family will receive friends on Thurs-
day, May 17, 2018 from 10:00 to 11:00 James Erwin Henderson
a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial
celebrated at 11:00 a.m., at Immaculate James Erwin
Heart of Mary Church, 22375 Three Henderson,
Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 31, of Lexing-
20653. Interment will follow in the ton Park, MD
church cemetery. passed away
Memorial contributions may be made May 9, 2018
to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, at MedStar St.
Leonardtown, MD 20650. Mary’s Hospi-
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- tal in Leonard-
www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
www.brinsfieldfuneral.com neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Condolences to the family may be
town, MD.
He was born
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. September 2, 1986 in Leonardtown
FAMILY-OWNED & OPERATED Maryland to Theresa Nelson Paupaw
FAMILY-OWNED & OPERATED Janet Marie Wojciechowiecz of Suitland, MD and Willie & Coretta
FOR TWO GENERATIONS Henderson of Lexington Park, MD.
FOR TWO GENERATIONS Janet Marie “Jan” Wojciechowiecz, James attended Great Mills High
Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. 78, of Lexington Park, MD passed away School. He was employed as a me-
Brinsfi eld Hollywood
22955 Funeral Home,
RoadP.A. Brinsfi eld Funeral
30195 Home,Road
Three Notch P.A. April 27, 2018 at MedStar Georgetown chanic with his father at Willie’s Tow-
22955 Hollywood
Leonardtown, Road
Maryland 20650 30195 Three
Charlotte Hall,Notch Road 20650
Maryland Hospital in Washington, D.C. ing in Great Mills, MD. He was always
Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
(301) 475-5588 Charlotte(301)
Hall, Maryland
472-4400 20650 She was born September 21, 1939 in ready to help his father with tow calls
Chicago, IL, and was the daughter of
(301) 475-5588 (301) 472-4400 the late Stephen Howicz and Colletta
and just as eager to work on the cars that
were brought into the shop. James, his
Thursday, May 17, 2018
brother Kyle and their friends loved to
work on Hondas. James had a passion
for fixing up any kind of Honda, it didn’t
matter what kind or what needed to be
fixed on it. He was going to fix it up his
way. On September 4, 2014, he married
his beloved wife, Jesse Marie Jameson
in Leonardtown, MD. He was an avid
Dallas Cowboy fan.
In addition to his parents and wife,
James is also survived by his children:
Darius Henderson of Lexington Park,
MD, Jaylynn Henderson of Mechanic-
sville, MD, Kyleigh Henderson of Me-
chanicsville, MD, James Henderson
of Mechanicsville, MD and Karson
Henderson of Lexington Park, MD; his
siblings: Kyle Henderson of Lexington
Park, MD, Michael Fountain of Lexing-
ton Park, MD and Nicolia Paupaw of
Suitland, MD; his step-mother, Coretta
Henderson of Lexington Park, MD and
many extended family and friends.
Interment will be private.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Johnny Dudley
Marshall, Jr.
Johnny Dudley
Marshall, Jr. “JD”,
59, of Hollywood,
MD formerly
from California,
MD passed away
on May 6, 2018 in
Washington, DC.
Born on January
16, 1959 in Tren-
ton, NJ, he was the son of Ruth Ellen
Crowe, and Terry Marvin Crowe of
Lexington Park, MD. JD was the lov-
ing husband of Gennie Marshall whom
he married on June 18, 1994 in Califor-
nia, MD. He is survived by his children;
Jason (Andria) of Chaptico, MD, Josh
(Jackie) of Hollywood, MD, Ashtin of
Lexington Park, MD, 8 grandchildren;
Daniel, Cassi, Kylie, Liana, Tommy, Jo-
slyn, Jolie, and Jaden. Siblings; Robert
Marshall (Cyndi), Robin Long-Frank,
Earl Childress (June), Carl Crowe (Jole-
cia), and 11 nieces and nephews.
He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County,
MD resident and graduated from Great
Mills High School in 1979. JD was a
Truck Driver for C.A. Bean, Inc. for
many years. Interment will be private.
Christopher Burke Hawes
Christopher Burke
Hawes, “Chris-CB-
Dad”, 64 of Lex-
ington Park, MD
formerly from Wal-
terboro, SC passed
away on May 9, 2018.
Born on September
11, 1953 in Walter-
The County Times
boro, SC, he was the son of Dorothy J.
Hawes of Walterboro, SC and the late
Raymond Burke Hawes. Chris is sur-
vived by his wife Suzette Nancy Hawes,
whom he married on November 27, 1976
in Patchogue, NY. Chris is survived by
his children; Raymond Burke Hawes of
Lexington Park, MD, Richard Walter
Hawes of Woodville, TX, 6 grandchil-
dren; Sunny Hawes (12), Christopher
Hawes (10), Isaiah Hawes (9), Augustus
Hawes (6), Maryann Hawes (2), Aval-
ynn Hawes (1), and his brother Jeffrey
T. Hawes of Summerville, SC. He grad-
uated from Walterboro High School in
1971 and attended Clemson University.
Chris served in the United State Navy
for 20 years, retiring in 1994. He retired
as a United States Navy Senior Chief
Petty officer. Chris worked as a contrac-
tor for the United State Government for
10 years and a Civil Servant for 14 years.
Chris moved from Virginia Beach, VA
to St. Mary’s County, MD in October of
1990. He enjoyed cooking, golf, boat-
ing, camping, and motorcycles.
All Funeral Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers donations may be
made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research
Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105, Charlotte Hall
Veterans Home 29449 Charlotte Hall
Road Charlotte Hall, MD 20622, or
charity of your choice.
Arrangements provided by the Mat-
tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Leonardtown, MD.
Philip Ignatius Tayman
Philip Igna-
tius Tayman,
75, of Walhalla,
SC formerly of
Mechanicsville,
MD died May 9,
2018 at 4:02 am
at GHS Hospice
of the Foothills
in Seneca, SC.
Born March 20,
1943 at 8:30 PM in Clements, MD. He
was the son of the late William Law-
rence Wathen and Rose Viola Gray they
abandon him. Later adopted by the late
Thomas Douglas Tayman and Mary De-
lia Tippett March 7, 1950.
Mary Delia Tippett Tayman raised
her son Philip Ignatius Tayman until she
died July 8, 2004 at the age of 89.
Philip Ignatius Tayman was then
willed to Brenda Gail Derrick Buckler
of Mechanicsville, MD Husband John
Oscar Buckler, Sr. Then Philip moved
with them to Walhalla, SC 29691 where
Philip Ignatius Tayman lived till he died.
Claire McNeill Russell
Claire McNeill Russell, 91, of Leonar-
dtown, MD passed away May 9, 2018 at
St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonard-
town, MD with her loving family at her
Obituaries 21
side. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
She was neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
born Novem- Condolences to the family may be
ber 1, 1926 in made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
New London,
CT to the Preston White
late Sylvester Preston White,
Aloysius Mc- 85 of Lexington
Neill and El- Park, MD died
eanor Ratti- May 4, 2018
gan McNeill. at Chesapeake
In Febru- Shores Nursing
ary 1949, Claire married her beloved Center.
husband, Dick Russell in Mystic, CT. Preston was
Together they celebrated over 51 won- born April 6,
derful years together before his passing 1933 in Scotland,
in 2000. MD to the late
She was a devoted military wife for 30 Caleb Douglas White and Helen Eva
years and followed her husband through Handy.
his entire Navy career which included Preston proudly served his country
flying recon missions in Viet-Nam and a in the Korean War. He was a long time
stint with the world famous Blue Angels. resident of St. Mary’s County and loved
She was an excellent cook and deli- to work in his yard. Preston had a green
cious baker. She and her husband com- thumb and always had flowers blooming
pletely refurbished a 1926 antique boat in his yard.
and enjoyed taking boating trips to the Preston was a bus driver for The Lab
local islands. She also liked to crab and School in Georgetown, DC until he re-
fish. She was a beautiful dancer and tired in 2004. Preston married the love
liked to play scrabble and roll yatzee. of his life, Mary C. White on April 18,
Her family was her greatest love and she 2011. Preston and Mary loved vacation-
enjoyed spending time with them. ing in Virginia Beach and he enjoyed
Claire is survived by her children: Da- spending time with his puppy/sidekick
vid Russell (Patti) of Leonardtown, MD, “Ben White”. Preston enjoyed hanging
Brian Russell of Lexington Park, and out at the Lexington Park, Mr. Tire with
Elizabeth Cecil (Larry) of Sunset Beach, “the guys”.
NC; her siblings: Marguerite Sheflott of Preston is survived by his wife, Mary
Fort Meyers, FL, Charles McNeill (Pat- Cecelia White and his children, Ka-
ty) of Pawcatuck, RI, and Robert Mc- tie Barber of Capital Heights and John
Neill (Beverly) of Fort Meyers, FL; her Thompson of Lexington Park, MD, 2
grandchildren: Heather Cecil of Sunset grandchildren and 2 great grandchil-
Beach, NC, Jesse Ford (Nicole) of Kings dren. He is also survived by his siblings:
Bay, GA, and Jeff Ford of Hollywood, Virginia White and Frances White and a
MD; her great grandson, Tyler Ford of host of Nieces and Nephews.
Goose Creek, SC; and many extended Preston was preceded in death by
family and friends. his parents Honor
and siblings: Sydney Caleb
the memory of your cherished
A Tribute to the Loved One
In addition to her parents and hus-
band, she is also preceded in death by
White, HildaoneWhite,
Lena Gough withand Howard
friends,
Margaret
by sharing
Shorter.
neighbors
Barnes,
the story of their life
and associates
her sisters, Elizabeth Lamb and Frances
Whose Memory Lives
Gillen of Groton, CT.
In lieu of flowers, here in the community.
donations
made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s,
may be
For details and to place
She will also be remembered as being P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
On Forever in Your Heart
the BEST mom & mother-in-law in the
whole darn universe!
Condolences
your notice of remembrance,
to the family may be
call 301-373-4125 for assistance.
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
A Graveside Service will be held Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
at a later date at Arlington National neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Cemetery.
REMEMBRANCES
IN PRINT & ONLINE
 22 Education The County Times Thursday, May 17, 2018

373 Students Participate in 2018 Commencement

Ceremony at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
College of Maryland, where you have studied and
learned in the finest liberal arts tradition. As you
‘sail through this to that’ in moving beyond the
banks of this river into the world, my expectation is
that you will take your passions, your skills, and the
knowledge you have gained at this place to create a
more just and humane society for all.”
This year, two students earned the honor of serv-
ing as valedictorians to deliver the valedictory ad-
dress. The first was Tyler Jones, a physics and com-
puter science double major and a mathematics mi-
nor. Jones was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa as a ju-
nior, and this spring he won the Physics Department
Award for academic excellence. He was a member of
the dance club, president of the jiu jitsu club, and a
tutor in the Writing and Speaking Center, where he
was  known for his patience and good nature.
He was joined as valedictorian by Melissa Barall.
Barall is a triple major in public policy, economics,
and political science, with a minor in mathematics. 
She has studied abroad at University College Dub-
lin, served as a student ambassador for the Admis-
sions Office, and twice interned with Wells Fargo
as a summer analyst. She was co-captain of the
Women’s Varsity Tennis Team, a member of Omi-
cron Delta Kappa, and editor of the political science
student journal, Open Water. This spring, she won
the Scholar-Athlete Award and the Louise Victoria
Lusby Award in Economics. 
St. Mary’s College of Maryland is accredited by
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the state’s public in the growth of Southern Maryland. These include the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
honors college, graduated 373 students with Bach- the development and growth of several academic and through 2024-2025. St. Mary’s College, designated
elor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Arts workforce development programs, and the formation the Maryland state honors college in 1992, is ranked
in Teaching degrees on Saturday, May 12, outdoors of a number of institutes. During his tenure, collab- one of the best public liberal arts schools in the na-
on the campus’ Townhouse Green.                                                          oration with the College was enhanced and served tion by U.S. News & World Report. Approximately
The commencement address was delivered by to strengthen the student pipeline between the two 1,700 students attend the college, nestled on the St.
Wanda Queen Draper, executive director of the institutions, thus facilitating transfer student transi- Mary’s River in Southern Maryland.
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African tion into St. Mary’s College.
American History and Culture since 2016. Prior to At the conclusion of the ceremony, President Tua- Michael Bruckler, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
the museum, she worked at WBAL-TV of the Hearst juanda C. Jordan charged the Class of 2018 with the
Corporation, where she served in a number of capac- following: “You have done well here at St. Mary’s
ities, including director of programming and public
affairs. She began her career with Hearst Newspa-
pers as a reporter for the Baltimore News American.
She also worked at WJZ-TV and Maryland Public
Television. Draper is dedicated to uplifting and em-
powering communities in need. Her view of com-
munity service as a social responsibility has led her
to take on hunger, homeless, and education, amongst
many other worthy causes. Draper was presented
with an honorary degree from St. Mary’s College by
the Honorable Sven Holmes, chair of the College’s
Board of Trustees.
Also receiving honorary degrees from St. Mary’s
College were St. Mary’s College Board of Trustee
Emeritus John J. McAllister and Bradley Gottfried,
former president of College of Southern Maryland.  
McAllister served on the Board of Trustees from
2004-2016. He has been an active supporter of the
College as a River Concert Series sponsor and as a
supporter of the Computer Science Co-op. He is also
an active member of the community, having served
on the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission, the
Board of the Southern Maryland Higher Education
Center, and Sotterley Plantation Board. McAllister
was co-founder, president and CEO of Eagan, McAl-
lister Associates, Inc. 
Gottfried served as College of Southern Mary-
land’s fourth president from 2006 – 2017. Under
Gottfried’s leadership, CSM has taken an active role
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A Taste of Broadway in Southern Maryland
The Newtown Players present “A Night on Broadway: Sight, Sound and Song”
By Jeni Coster
Graphic Designer
The Newtown Players have brought a delightful
taste of Broadway to Southern Maryland. The Three
Notch Theatre is currently presenting “A Night on
Broadway: Sight, Sound and Song,” written by Thom
Espostio and Diane Trautman, directed by Thom Es-
posito and choreographed by one of the shows stars,
Kristin Kauffman.
The show is filled with a talented cast of musicians
and singers, each bringing their own unique character,
style, and representation to the songs. The musicians
are Erin Moss, Diane Trautman, Kent Randell, Stepha-
nie Gleason, and Ed Winston Delmoro. The singers
are Sophie Campbell, Eddie Carter, Shawn Davidson,
Sarah Gravelle, Kristin Kauffman, Autumn Mallory,
Hunter Martin, and Stephanie Taubert. Michael Cahall
and Tommy Ray Chedester play dual roles as both mu-
sicians and singers in the show.
The show moves quickly, performing one song af-
ter another, with no dialogue between each title. The
singers wear walking microphones and preform in
front of a screen, projecting each song title and Broad-
way show, but occasionally make entrances and exits
through the audience.
The songs range from top hits and not as well known
songs from Broadway shows including: Beauty and the
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Beast, Hamilton, West Side Story, Jersey Boys, South
Pacific, Wicked, The Sound of Music, Something’s
Rotten, My Fair Lady, Beautiful, Movin’ Out, Chica-
go, Grease, Into the Woods, Little Women, Dear Evan
Hansen, Kiss Me Kate, All Shook Up, and more.
The evening opened with the Ensemble preforming
“Another Op’nin’, Another Show” and closed with their
electric performance of “We Go Together.” Some other
tunes I caught myself humming throughout the week-
end included Autumn’s playfully entertaining perfor-
mance of “Doin’ What Comes Naturally,” and Kris-
tin and Stephanie’s perfectly timed duo performance
of “Marry the Man Today.” The show includes some
deeply moving performances as well, including Eddie
and Hunter singing “History Has its Eyes on You” and
Shawn covering “Love Changes Everything.”
With more than 30 musical performances, you’re
bound to hear many songs you know and love; and you
may even discover something new to delight you. The
show runs now until May 20th, Fridays through Sat-
urdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3:30 p.m., doors open one
hour prior to the performance. Tickets are available
at www.newtowneplayers.org/tickets Adults $18, Se-
niors/Students/Military $15, Children $13. This show
is appropriate for all ages.
jenicoster@countytimes.net Eddie Carter takes the lead in “Workin’ My Way Back to
You” as part of the Jersey Boys medley with backup vocals
by Hunter Martin, Mike Cahall and Shawn Davidson.
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Now open for the season!
SeasOutlet Center
Mckay’s Plaza, Charlotte Hall
301-884-8682 | 301-274-0615
Monday: 10 am – 6 pm, Tuesday: Closed,
Wednesday thru Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: Closed
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Community Calendar
UPCOMING & ONGOING
Plastic Pesticide Container Collection Program
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
will sponsor a summer collection program for empty
plastic (HDPE) pesticide containers according to specif-
ic guidelines. The nearest location to St. Mary’s County
which accepts out-of–county pesticide containers is the
Frederick County Landfill, 9031 Reich’s Ford Rd., Fred-
erick, MD. Collection dates are June 19, July 24, August
21 and September 18, 2018 between the hours of 9 a.m.
and 3 p.m. More info: Department of Public Works and
Transportation Recycling Program at 301-475-4200, or
www.stmarysmd.com.
Thursday, May 17
Special Needs Night
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons
5:00 – 7:00 PM   22510 Washington St., Leonardtown
The museum will be open exclusively for individuals
with special needs and their families or caregivers. The
Drum Point Lighthouse will be open and 30 minute
cruises will be offered on the Wm. B. Tennison. A mod-
el train will be on display courtesy of the Chesapeake
Beach Model Railroad Club. More info: call 410-326-
2042 or visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Fri. & Sun., May 18 & 20
The Wizard of Oz
Mother Catherine Academy, Mechanicsville
Friday, 7:00 PM
Sunday, 2:00 PM
Mother Catherine Academy’s annual school play.
$6.00 per ticket. Questions? Contact MCA 301-884-3165.
Friday, May 18
International Museum Day
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Celebrated all over the world since 1977. The museum
is open and FREE to the public. 410-326-2042. calvert-
marinemuseum.com.
St. Mary’s County NARFE Chapter 969 Luncheon/
Meeting
Olde Breton Inn, Leonardtown
11:30 AM
The St. Mary’s Master Gardeners will present infor-
mation on planting  small gardens.  Election of officers
will take place. $16.50. Reservations required.
Contact Geneva for membership details  301-884-
5112. www.narfe.org/site/chapter969/
Ice Cream Social
Big Larry’s, Leonardtown    more about Sjögren’s visit  www.sjogrens.org  or call
5:00 – 8:00 PM
The Auxiliary of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire
Dept hosts this fundraiser at the ice cream shop on the
square. Welcome summer and enjoy your favorite fro-
zen treat!!
Fried Chicken Dinner
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with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
Octagon Optimist Club, Mechanicsville Moose
Lodge, 27636 Mechanicsville Rd.
9:00 -10:00 AM
Licensed Physical Therapist, Danielle Leclerc, will
5:00 – 10:00 PM discuss some of the most common running injuries,
Dinner (5:00-8:00) and dance & lessons from 7:00- causes, and how to prevent or treat them. Call to register.
10:00. $12 Dine-in; $10 Carry-out; $6 for 6 & under. Space is limited. 301-866-5444.
DJs: Geneva & John Leon.
Girls on the Run 5K
Texas Hold’em Tournament Event in the Square, Leonardtown
VFW Post 2632, 23282 Three Notch Rd. (Rt 235), 9:00 – 11:00 AM
California No closures expect delays.
7:00 PM
No limit Texas Hold’em Tournament. $50 Buyin ($40 Girls on the Run Southern MD 5K
Prize Pool + $10 Charity). Early Bird Bonus: Register 22600 Camp Calvert Rd, Leonardtown
and PAY by 6:45 PM and receive an extra $500.  Pre- 9:00 - 11:00 AM
registration is encouraged, but not required. The pub- Second 5K to celebrate 3rd-5th graders on the com-
lic is welcome. Must be 18 or older to play. Side games pletion of their 10-week program. Sign up and take ad-
are available. More info or to pre-register contact vantage of early bird rates:  www.gotrsomd.org/5K. If
Brian: poker@vfw2632.com or call 240-925-4000. you don’t wish to walk or run, volunteer opportunities
are available. More info, email teonna.wallop@girlson-
therun.org
Saturday, May 19
Coastal Arts Market
Armed Forces Day at Sotterley
9:00 - 2:00 PM
Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood
Located at the Leonardtown Wharf Park. All products
All Day
are handcrafted by local artists. Shop and keep an eye
Hear our stories. Sotterley residents experienced
on the kiddo’s while they enjoy the playground. Coastal
major conflict in the American Revolution, the War of
Arts Market, third Saturday April thru September. More
1812, and the Civil War. Active duty military and de-
info: www.coastalartsmarket.com/ or on Facebook.
pendents are invited to spend the day enjoying Sotter-
ley with complimentary site and house tour admission.
Fossil Field Experience
Show your military ID at the Visitor Center. 301-373-
2280. www.sotterley.org
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Explore the fossils of Calvert Cliffs with a trained mu-
RVRS 5K Run/Walk 2018
seum educator. For ages 8 and up. $20 includes museum
Point Lookout State Park
admission. Space is limited; preregistration required.
Registration 7:00 AM
Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41 to register. 410-326-2042 or
Race begins 8:00 AM
visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Sponsored by the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad As-
sociation. First 100 entrants receive free event T-shirt. 
Shoppes at Asbury
More info, call 301-904-2812 or rvrs5k.eventbrite.com
Asbury Solomons Retirement Community, Solomons
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Cecil’s Old Mill Outdoor Market
20854 Indian Bridge Rd., California
“Betty’s Closet” - a resale of gently used clothing and
accessories. “Granny’s Treasurers” selling furniture,
8:00 - 11:00 AM
housewares and miscellaneous items. The  ”Library
Great vendor selection; lots of antiques, collectibles,
Committee” will have books at fabulous prices.
hand-made artisan work, repurposed items, candles,
All proceeds will benefit the Benevolent Care Fund.
jewelry, art, photography, crafts of all kinds, food ven-
Contact - 410-394-3466.
dors and FUN!
Southern MD Decorative Painters
Town Creek Yard Sale
Immaculate Conception Church Social Hall, 28297
Town Creek Drive, Lexington Park
Old Village Rd., Mechanicsville 
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Rain or Shine)
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Fundraiser for the Town Creek Pool Restoration
Business meeting at 10:00 followed by painting an
Project.
Deb Antonick project, “Frosty Snow Globe” led by Deb-
Multiple ways to donate or participate, please call
bie Williams. Guests are welcome and should contact us
Erin@301-904-7429.
for supply info if you’d like to paint on the date of your
visit.  Questions? Garnett Joy 301-884-2835 or email
Greater Washington Walk for Sjögren’s
smdp.LearnToPaint@gmail.com.
1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 20190
www.smdpaint.org/Calendar.html. 
9:00 AM
Help raise awareness and funds to support research
Pet Fair
and education for this debilitating disease. To learn
St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1-800-475-6473. Donations accepted online: events.sjo-
St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League is bringing back
grens.org/GWRWalk. Information about the event visit:
its Annual Pet Fair. A fun-filled and educational day to
events.sjogrens.org/GWRWalk 
celebrate PETS! www.smawl.org
Running Workshop
Museums Free for Armed Forces Day
Gateau Health & Wellness Center, 23123 Camden
Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum and Historic Park,
Way, California
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44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today we honor our Armed Forces with FREE admit-
tance with ID! Bring the family and enjoy a climb up
the lighthouse, a stroll on the beach and a picnic lunch!
Armed Forces Day at Sotterley
44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Active duty military and dependents are invited to
spend the day enjoying Sotterley with complimentary
site and house tour admission. Details at sotterley.org
Praise in the Park
Chancellor’s Run Regional Park, Great Mills
12:00 - 3:00 PM  port local charities in St. Mary’s County.
Join the First Missionary Baptist Church of Lexing-
ton Park for this celebration! Schedule of Events: Inspi-
rational Messages, Various Church Choirs, Liturgical
Dance, Healthy Living, Food, Fun and Fellowship. Rev.
R.W. McClanahan, Pastor. More info: 301-863-8388
Cooper Voice Studio Recital
Lexington Park United Methodist Church
1:00 PM
Voice students of Jennifer Cooper perform repertoire
spanning opera, art song, musical theater and more! 
5 South Outdoor Festival
21030 Point Lookout Rd., Callaway
1:30 - 9:30 PM
A whole day of great music, food, games, shopping,
and more! Bring your friends for an amazing musical
experience! $25 at the door. $5 for kids 13 and under.  The Maryland Department of Transportation State
Hold’Em Tournament
Mechanicsville Moose Lodge #495
5:00 PM
Doors open 4:00; tournament starts 5:00. No limit
cash games begin as players and dealers are available.
Buy in $50 to $300. Food and drinks available for pur-
chase. Call to reserve a seat: Ron, 301-481-6318. Chris,
240-210-3187.
BINGO
K.C. Hall, Ridge
5:30 PM
Doors open at 5:30, games start at 6:30. Concessions
available. More info: J.D. Biscoe, 301-872-5140.
Bingo Every Saturday
Mother Catherine Academy
38833 Chaptico Rd.,
6:30 - 10:30 PM
Doors open at 5:00. Early Birds start at 6:30. Regular
Games start at 7:00. $10 admission (includes one regular
book). Progressive Money Ball! Door prizes. Conces-
sions. More info: 301-884-3165. Visit www.mothercath-
erine.org for Jackpot and Moneyball update.
COSMIC Symphony Season Finale
Patuxent Presbyterian Church, California
7:00 PM
Porgy and Bess: A Concert of Songs starring Kevin
Short, bass-baritone and Marsha Thompson, soprano
and featuring the Carter Legacy Singers. Updates, de-
tails and tickets, visit: www.cosmicsymphony.org
Sunday, May 20
Spring Breakfast with the Knights of Columbus
St. Francis Xavier Church Hall, 21370 Newtowne
Neck Rd., Leonardtown
8:00 AM – 12:30
Plain and Blue Berry Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Ba-
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con, Sausage, and Sausage Gravy w/ Biscuit, Coffee,
& Juice. Free Will Donation. Proceeds to Benefit Pas- Tuesday, May 22
toral Counseling Center. More info: Dale Rebarchick,
240-538-3562.
Positively Focused - Wellness & Recovery Group
 
Beacon of Hope Center, 21770 FDR Blvd., Millison
Strawberry Festival
Plaza, Lexington Park
Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Fowler Rd, Chaptico
A fun discussion and support group. The prompts pro-
1:30 - 5:00 PM
vided by recovery support team facilitators give partici-
24th annual Strawberry Festival!  Live music, artists,
pants the chance to consider wellness and recovery tools
crafters, Mike’s Barbecue, and strawberries, strawber-
for thinking positively and with healthy intention. Free
ries, strawberries!  Strawberry pie, strawberry short-
and open to the public. More info call 240-298-0212 or
cake, yummmmm!  Join the Bushmill Band
301-997-1300 x 804 or email beacon@waldensierra.org.
(www.cckqp.net), 1:30-3:00 and Folk Salad 
(www.cckqp.net)  3:30 -5:00. Funds raised help sup-
Friends & Family Addiction Recovery Support
 
Group
 
Beacon of Hope Center, 21770 FDR Blvd., Millison
Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra Choir
Plaza, Lexington Park
Patuxent Presbyterian Church, California
5:30 - 7:00 PM
4:00 - 5:00 PM
A free and open to the public support group for those
Enjoy your favorite show tunes including songs from:
who have a loved one who is struggling with addictive
Dear Hanson, Mary Poppins, Pippin, The Sound of Mu-
behavior, in treatment, or is in early recovery. More info
sic, Carmen and more. This is a family friendly event.
call 240-298-0212 or 301-997-1300 x 804 or email bea-
Please come and support our local children while they
con@waldensierra.org.
entertain you with their amazing singing talent. Free.
Monday, May 21 Wednesday, May 23
MD 4 Corridor Study Update
Republican Women St. Mary’s Meeting
Esperanza Middle School, 22790 Maple Rd., Lexing-
Front Porch Restaurant, Leonardtown
ton Park
11:00 AM
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Scheduled guest speaker is Senator Steve Waugh.
Topic: Legislative wrap up of 2018 Senate Session. New
Highway Administration will provide an update on the
members and guests are welcome.  Questions? Beth
MD 4 Corridor Study. The Open House will present
Bonifant, 301-861-6112 or Lbethbonifant@gmail.com.
the status of the study in a series of maps and exhibits.
You may arrive at any time during workshop hours and
Toastmasters Meeting—Talk of The Town
walk through at your own pace. There will be no formal
Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd.
presentation.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
If you want to improve your communication and lead-
Watershed Stewards Academy Information
ership skills, pay us a visit. We have a diverse member-
Meeting
ship since we are not limited by a corporation or asso-
26737 Radio Station Way, Leonardtown
ciation. You are welcome to attend our meetings as a
6:00 - 7:30 PM
visitor! Learn more about Toastmasters at www.toast-
A social evening to meet WSA Stewards from our
masters.org/
first class and learn about getting involved this summer
2018. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. 
Refuge Recovery- Mindful Monday Meeting
More info: Nicole Basenback at nicoleb@umd.edu or
Beacon of Hope Center, 21770 FDR Blvd., Millison
301-475-4484.
Plaza, Lexington Park
3:30 – 4:30 PM
A free and open to the public addiction re-
covery support group based in healing through Thursday, May 24
the use of Buddhist philosophy. Literature and
tools from www.refugerecovery.org are used.  Little Minnows
More info call 240-298-0212 or 301-997-1300 x 804 or Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons
email beacon@waldensierra.org. 10:00 – 11:00 AM
World Turtle Day. For children ages 3 to 5 years.
Candidate Forum Members free; $5 for non-member. Calvertmarinemu-
Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd. seum.com
5:30 - 9:00 PM
Ask questions and hear what the candidates have to CSM 2018 Spring Commencement
say. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Ad-
NAACP. Free and open to the public. min. Bldg. Lawn, 8730 Mitchell Rd.
6:00 PM
Elks Hold’em Bounty Tournament U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Dr. Jerome M.
St. Marys County Elks, 45779 Fire Department Lane Adams, a Southern Maryland native, will provide the
Lexington Park keynote address. More info: graduation@csmd.edu,
7:00 P
No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament. $25 Buy in =
www.csmd.edu/commencement
4,000 chips. $5 add-on = 1,000 chips and raffle draw-
ing. Food and Beverage are available for purchase. Cash
games will start as soon as there are enough players that
are interested. Questions: James Dean 240-577-0828.
Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging
Programs and Activities
Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services
Riverside Dinner Theater &
Backstage Tour
Join us on Wednesday, June 27 for a
trip to Fredericksburg, VA for an excur-
sion to Riverside Dinner Theater. We’ll
tour the backstage area of the theater fol-
lowed by a full-course luncheon served
by the cast of the featured production, Al-
ways, Patsy Cline. We’ll travel by motor-
coach, leaving from the Northern Senior
Activity Center at 8:15 a.m. and return
about 5:45 p.m. Please arrive at the Cen-
ter by 8 a.m. to check-in. Trip fee is $94
and includes motorcoach transportation,
backstage tour and your meal. Register
at a senior activity center near you. For
more information, call Alice at 301-475-
4200, ext. *1063.
Softball
Do you like to play ball? Are you look-
ing for a team to join? We have an op-
portunity for you! Come play softball at
Leonard Hall on Fridays at 10 a.m. Call
301-475-4200, ext. *1050 to learn more.
Talking Saves Lives
Join the Department of Aging & Hu-
man Services and the Triad/SALT (Se-
niors and Law Enforcement Together)
Council for an introduction to suicide
prevention for seniors. Learn the warn-
ing signs and risk factors for suicide for
older adults and how we can help prevent
it together on Thursday, May 24, from 1-2
p.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Cen-
ter. Registration is required by Wednes-
day, May 23. For more information, call
301-475-4200, *1658.
Handmade Ceramic
Buttons & Jewelry
Get creative and learn to make your
own ceramic buttons, brooches or pen-
Book Bites
Join the St. Mary’s County Li-
brary at Elements Eatery & Mixol-
ogy for Book Bites on Monday, May
21 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Grab a
bite and gab about books! A relaxed
conversation about what you’ve
been reading. Share what you loved
(or loathed) about the last book you
read, gather new recommendations
The County Times
dants out of stoneware clay at the North-
ern Senior Activity Center on Monday,
May 21 from 1-4 p.m. Whimsie Works
Art Pottery group leader, Pam King, will
guide you as you use a variety of small
shape cutters, molds, and other tools to
cut out and decorate your pieces. Once
the pieces are made, the clay will need
to dry and fire in the kiln and a follow-
up date will be decided for returning to
glaze the final product. The cost of the
class is $5 along with a firing donation.
Space is limited. To sign up and pay for
this class in advance, please visit the front
desk. For more information about this
class or the Whimsie Works Art Pottery
program, call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
The Mediterranean Diet
Registered and licensed dietician,
Donna Taggert will be at the Northern
Senior Activity Center on Thursday, May
31 from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. to discuss
the benefits of a Mediterranean-style
diet. The Mediterranean Diet emphasizes
eating primarily plant-based foods, such
as fruits and vegetables, whole grains,
legumes, and nuts, replacing butter with
healthy fats such as olive and canola oil,
and using herbs and spices instead of salt
to flavor foods. To sign up for this presen-
tation in advance, please visit the signup
table or call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
Beginners Tai Chi for Arthritis
and Fall Prevention
Loffler Senior Activity Center will of-
fer Beginner Tai Chi for Arthritis Classes
on Mondays and Thursdays at 11 a.m.
for the month of June beginning June
4. In this class you will learn to do 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 attendance
from the rest of the group, and enjoy
the company of fellow bibliophiles.
Visit elements-food.com for direc-
tions and to see menu options avail-
able for purchase. Adults only. No
registration required.
Stay & Play
Lexington Park Library will hold
a Stay and Play playgroup on Tues-
day, May 22 16 from 9:30 a.m. to
10:30 a.m. In May, visit your library
every week for a toddler/preschool
playgroup, with our partners from
the Infants and Toddlers Program!
We’ll provide the playthings; you
bring the fun. No registration.
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658
Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information
and practice is necessary for success.
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.
Seashell Anchor Craft
She sells sea shells down by the sea-
shore. The beach is calling! This craft
is perfect for the person who loves the
beach and wants to add a touch of it to
their home or to their beach house. Come
join us on Wednesday, June 6, at 10 a.m.
at the Garvey Senior Activity Center.
We will help you create a one of a kind
wooden anchor to take home with you.
All materials are supplied. The cost for
the class is $8 and payment is due at
the time of reservation. Class size will
be limited so sign up quickly! Call 301-
475-4200, ext. *1050, to learn more or to
make reservations.
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. Limited seats available,
reserve yours by calling 301-475-4200,
ext. *1658 or stop by the reception desk.
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
Common Thread
Lexington Park Library will hold
Common Thread on Tuesday, May
22 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Whether
you have been stitching for years, or
you just want to learn, join fellow
crafters who love all things fabric
and fiber. Open to knitters, crochet-
ers, quilters, embroiderers, cross-
stitchers, and any other kind of
needleworkers. Bring your current
project, mingle with like-minded
makers, and swap patterns, ideas,
and tips. Basic supplies available, if
needed. All skill levels welcome. No
registration required.
Thursday, May 17, 2018
is limited so make your reservations ear-
ly by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658,
OR stop by the reception desk to sign up.
History of the
United States Flag
As part of their Americanism outreach
initiative, Southern Maryland American
Legion Post 221, from Avenue, MD will
present an overview of our nation’s flag
history at the Garvey Senior Activity
Center on Wednesday, June 13, at 12:30
p.m. Mike Barbour, Americanism Pro-
grams Chairman, will explain the evolu-
tion of the flag from its inception during
the early years in the 13 colonies to the
present day 50 star United States version.
This presentation is the first in a series
of Americanism presentations hosted
by the Garvey Senior Center. Call 301-
475-4200, ext. *1050, to learn more or to
make reservations.
Lyme Disease &
Tick-borne Education
The Northern Senior Activity Center
has created a Lyme Disease Action Tool
Kit (for the month of May) that includes
specific information on steps to take for
awareness, action and advocacy. It also
includes a complimentary green wrist-
band to wear or share with someone.
When visiting the Center to pick-up a kit,
share your email to get updated on Lyme
Disease developments as well as services
and resources we provide. On June 14, at
1 p.m., the group will have a scheduled
meeting to review the April Conference
on Integrative Medicine for the Treat-
ment of Tick-borne Diseases in Balti-
more. Any questions may be directed to
the Center by calling MarieNoelle Laut-
ieri at 301-475-4200, ext. * 3102.
Library Holiday Closings
The St. Mary’s County Library
will be closed on Monday, May 28
in observance of Memorial Day. All
libraries will be open for regular
business hours on Tuesday, May 29.
PoziTeens
Lexington Park Library will hold
PoziTeens on Thursday, May 31
from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Open to teens
ages 13 to 18. Meet our trained teen
conflict coaches who offer positiv-
ity, activities, friendship, and fun!
Join us to build community, vol-
unteer, make some new friends,
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Editor, The County Times Dear Editor:

While serving on the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs This primary season the voters in St, Mary’s County have an oppor-
Committee in the Maryland Senate, Senator Steve Waugh, recognizing tunity to bring back the State Senate seat to our great county. Current-
his lack of expertise in the many of the areas covered by the commit- ly Calvert County has 2 senators, Democrat Mike Miller (President of
tee, held public forums to solicit input from constituents with knowl- the Senate) and Republican Steve Waugh. District 29 is drawn so that
edge in those areas.  85% of the district is made up of St. Mary’s County residents and 15%
In 2015, when I served as chair of the MedStar St. Mary’s Board of is Calvert County residents.
Directors, I attended Senator Waugh’s first forum on health care issues Normally, as a Republican, I would not be concerned if my Repub-
at the Lexington Park Library. The forum was open to the public and lican Senator was from Calvert or St. Mary’s, but, when that said Re-
was attended by a cross section of the medical community including publican Senator starts to side and vote with Miller and the extreme
hospital executives, doctors, a pharmacist and nurses. Senator Waugh left democratic party, that changes everything for me! And that is just
made a brief presentation highlighting the bills that had come through what Steve Waugh did.
his committee that pertained to healthcare; what had passed, what hadn’t Waugh voted with Mike Miller and the liberal Democrats in the sen-
and what he thought would come back the next year.  He asked for those ate to override the Governor’s veto of a bill that limits and, in some
in attendance to share their thoughts and concerns on each bill, and he cases, prohibits, colleges’ ability to ask about criminal history on stu-
directed his staff to take notes.  Senator Waugh used the forum sign in dent applications, making colleges less safe. He is the only Republican
sheets to develop a list of contacts that he would be able to call on for senator who voted against the Governor.
input on legislation introduced in his Committee in future years.  Ad- Waugh has shown time and again that he believes he does not need
ditional forums held that year and each year since covered these top- to work with our county commissioners, local leaders and community
ics: Veterans, Alcohol/Liquor laws, Agriculture/Farming, Watermen organizations. If the residents in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties want
(fisheries/hunting), and Education.  to meet with Waugh, they must go to his Annapolis office, he does not
This is just one example of how Senator Waugh has reached out to his have an office in either St. Mary’s or Calvert.
constituents, asked for our input, listened to our concerns, and worked It seems to me that Waugh is a bit too close to Mike Miller and has
together with us to represent us in Annapolis.  I believe it is to our ad- started to take on that Democratic elitist attitude of, I know what you
vantage to allow Senator Waugh to build on what he has learned and the need, just leave it to me. Well, Mr. Waugh, no thank you! I, and many
relationships he has developed by serving St. Mary’s and Calvert coun- other republican voters, have a choice this primary season.
ties for another four years. He has my vote in the Republican primary. Waugh has lied, and continues to lie, about his involvement in los-
ing the funding for the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center;
Yours Truly, he did not stand up for Southern Maryland and he let Mike Miller
Barbara R. Thompson take that money away. He has lied about endorsements he did not re-
Hollywood ceive. Waugh continues to mislead voters on his stance on our Second
Amendment rights, he is not a proponent, in fact he proposed multiple
anti-2A bills this session.
There is an alternative to the establishment candidate. We have a
candidate who is one of our own, a candidate who is open, honest,
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Jordan vs. James:
The GOAT Debate
I was nine when Michael Jordan drained the winning shot in the 1982 national
championship game, 12 when the first Air Jordan shoes were released, 14 when
he claimed the NBA’s dunk title, 15 when he won his first NBA MVP award and
18 when he won his first NBA Championship. During this period I attempted
his dunks on Nerf rims, imitated (poorly) his jump shots on any available court
and admired his confidence and ferocity (neither of which I was capable of du-
plicating) - and I wasn’t even a fan of Jordan’s or the Chicago Bulls.
This is all to say that I witnessed, at very impressionable ages, Jordan’s rise
from unknown North Carolina guard who played in the shadows of Sam Per-
kins and James Worthy, to basketball’s Greatest of All Time (GOAT) and the
most consequential athlete of my generation.
With those admissions and declarations, I’ve found the periodic suggestions
of LeBron James challenging Jordan for the NBA’s throne quite irritating. But
with James’s most recent playoff run, again with a cobbled together band of
non-descript session performers, another Jordan vs. James debate has started.
A resume review should end the conversation quickly. Here’s the scoreboard,
with Jordan’s count first, followed by James’s. Championships: six to three.
NBA MVP awards: five to four. NBA Finals MVP awards: six to three. NBA
All-Defensive First Team: nine to five.
Let’s go deeper. Jordan’s 6-0 in the NBA Finals. James is 3-5. What’s more,
James has often shown indications of competitive anxiety at the biggest mo-
ments of the biggest games. Jordan had not one discernable trace of fear on the
court – ever. You want to give James extra credit for more Finals appearances?
Fine…but then acknowledge that he has feasted on a pathetic Eastern Confer-
ence for his entire career. Meanwhile Jordan had to overcome the Bad Boy
Pistons, Patrick Ewing’s Knicks and Shaquille O’Neil’s Magic, among others.
And then there’s this: if you had to win one game and had to choose between
peak Jordan or any version of James, Jordan would be the majority’s choice.
Debate. Over.
Well…sorta. There are other data points. If the criteria was expanded be-
yond basketball accomplishments, James surges. Jordan wasn’t a great hus-
band, was notoriously ruthless to his teammates and, for all his fame and po-
tential influence, chose not to engage socially or politically. On the other hand,
James is, by all accounts, a solid husband and father, a good teammate and has
shown a willingness, despite rude admonishments to “shut up and dribble”, to
engage on social causes.
This isn’t an argument for James over Jordan. James just isn’t of Jordan’s
basketball ilk at this point. I’m fortunate that’s the case because I’m resistant
to even consider ranking James over Jordan. The truth is the gap is closing and
narrower than I’m ready to admit.
Why the reluctance? If wrapped in Wonder Woman’s truth lasso, I’d of-
fer this response: I’m biased. A cognitive corruption has stolen my objective
analytical ability. As a basketball player, I value Jordan more than James. It’s
not that I dislike James – quite the contrary…I’ve defended him many times in
this column over the years – it is simply that Jordan is the icon of my youth. He
made an impression on me at very impressionable ages. I don’t want his stan-
dard of greatness to be challenged; I want James to leave my adolescence alone.
This bias is likely shared with other Jordan supporters of my vintage; simi-
larly, more youthful basketball fans may be inclined to argue for James. Bias
can be based on just about anything. It creeps into your mind, clouds your
judgement and skews reality. We are all capable of it, and it’s habit-forming.
When debating such things as basketball’s best, it’s benign; in life, biases can be
misleading and fundamentally wrong. The trick then, is to be more conscious
of their formation and, most importantly, to consistently identify that important
line between silly debates and things that really matter.
To that end, I’ll prepare myself for an objective Jordan vs. James discussion.
But not yet. Jordan’s still the GOAT - for now.
Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
Thursday, May 17, 2018
“Moms, eggs, crabs,
and strawberries?”
Last week, I wanted to tell all the mothers, grandmothers, God-moth-
ers, and those that have been like a mother, Happy Mother’s Day, but
my computer said no – it just sent me another scary message with hard
drive failing! It didn’t even save the column I wrote. So, Happy belated
Mother’s Day! I received a great Mother’s Day gift however. My oldest
son was able to meet me on Saturday at the local electronics store and get
started on my urgent computer needs, and then he is going to “build” me a
computer with all the specs I need. Me, I turn the computer on and expect
it to work, similar to how I feel about my car, or any electronic machine
in the house. I press the button, or turn the key and you are supposed to
start and last forever.
Sunday, we had a relaxing day. My oldest son and I met at The Lotus
Kitchen and Kim’s Key Lime pie restaurant in Solomons and listened to
my friends Greg and Debs of Folk Salad play their great music. And wow,
was that Key Lime pie good – makes you pucker up with happiness! Then
we wandered over to Annmarie Gardens to see what art exhibits were
hanging. They have changed the main floor around a bit. It was quite an
experience walking in; fairy lights were hanging all over the ceiling of
the great hall and they reflected down on the shiniest, glossiest floor I
have ever seen. I remarked to my son, that it looked like water. You know
how you look at a still lake and say the water looks like glass?
At present, Annmarie Gardens has three exhibits. One is about eggs,
the Eggsibit; an “exhibit exploring oviparous animals, egg ID, and the sci-
ence behind this reproductive process”. Live animals in aquariums are in
that area. Upstairs in the Daugherty Gallery and out in the Sculpture Gar-
den, the exhibit is Big Fun Art! That is exactly what it is too. I wish I had
seen the deadline on this one since I have a recently finished crazy paint-
ing called Crab-Casso; Blue Period that really would have fit in there. I
can’t really think of anywhere else it would go actually. You can look at
the photo and decide. Apparently, my mind wanders even when it is paint-
ing. Sweet Kay Daugherty would have loved this exhibit. I remember all
the wonderful, fun art she had in her home. And the third art exhibit is
the on-going fairy house exhibit, my favorite. You can wander through
the paths and find all the creative fairy gardens scattered in the Loblolly
Woods. Every year, I say I am going to make a fairy house for this. Well,
you know how that goes.
And, Mother’s Day is not yet over for me. My youngest son and two of
my little grandsons are taking me out to lunch, maybe dinner this week. I
am looking so forward to that. Just hearing Liam’s and Carson’s sweet lit-
tle voices, saying Happy Mother’s Day on the phone made my heart melt.
By the way, you all probably know what time it is for me: It’s Straw-
berry Festival time, and Folk Salad and The Bushmill Band will be play-
ing there all day. I always enjoy meeting readers who come up to introduce
themselves. Hope to meet bunches of you this Sunday. The festival starts
at 1:30 and ends at 5. We have Mike’s Barbecue truck with the best bar-
becue you have ever tasted, plus strawberries, and all kinds of strawberry
desserts. A bicycle ride will be coming through. Crafters and artisans will
be there to sell their wares, and the Southern Maryland Bootscooters are
having a dance exhibition. What more do you need? More strawberry pies
you say? Well, I am making 6 of them, so come on down to Christ Epis-
copal Church Parish Hall on Zach Fowler Road in Chaptico this Sunday.
Well, I better do more festival errands. If you see me putting out the
last of the yard sized festival signs throughout the area, please don’t run
me over...oops I mean, please don’t forget to honk.
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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4. Helps little firms
7. A way of performing
12. Lawyers
15. Stirred up
16. Believed in
18. The Bay State (abbr.)
19. Makes computers
20. Sodium
21. As fast as can be done
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proceedings against
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30. Ethiopian river
31. Quantitative fact
33. No (Scottish)
34. A concession of no great
value
35. Tony-winning actress
Daisy
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39. Russian space station
41. Helicopter
42. At the peak
44. Makes ecstatically
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I am an actress born in New York on June 15, 1970.
I have appeared onmany successful sitcoms, such as
“Who’s the Boss” and “Saved by the Bell.” I also played
the wife of a delivery driver from Queens.
49. The Golden State (abbr.) 14. One-name NBA player
50. A unit of plane angle 17. Revolutionary women
52. Argon 22. Smell
53. Fancy 23. Ground-dwelling
56. Fried mixture of meat songbird
and spices 24. Midway between south
61. How green plants use and southeast
sunlight 25. American state
Kid'S Corner
63. Without wills 26. Keen
64. Unhappy 28. Khoikhoin peoples
65. Meat from a pig’s leg 29. Int’l defense
organization
CLUES DOWN 32. Samoan money
1. Mentor 36. A sign of assent
2. Lyric poems 38. One from Somalia
3. A dry cold north wind in 40. Boat race
Switzerland 43. Trims
4. Trapped 44. French coins
5. Used for road surfacing 45. Indigenous Scandinavian
6. Cuckoos 46. Flew alone
7. Prefix “away from” 51. Loch where a “monster”
8. Seth McFarlane comedy lives
9. Not out 54. Japanese title
10. “The Simpsons” bus 55. Pros and __
driver 56. Present in all living cells
11. Popular HBO drama 57. Something to scratch
(abbr.) 58. Branch of Islam
12. Acclaimed Indian 59. Appear
physicist 60. Former CIA
13. Removes 62. Yukon Territory
Across: 1. Feverish 4. Talc 5. Tread 6. Sunday
Down: 1. Fathers 2. Excited 3. Holiday
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