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County Times
WWW.COUNTYTIMES.SOMD.COM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Fair Days
Remembered
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2 The County Times Thursday, September 24, 2020
CONTENTS
LOCAL 3
Guest
ON THE COVER 11
Residents share their fondest memories of the St. Mary’s County Fair
COPS & COURTS 11
FEATURE 13 & 15
COMMUNITY 21
PAX RIVER
Speaker 24 LOCAL 4
State releases opioid deaths report
LOCAL 7
Peroutka speaks to ReOpen St. Mary’s
town hall
OBITUARIES 25
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 30
St Mary’s County
W E E K LY FO REC AST
FUN & GAMES 31
Sheriff
Invited
DO YOU FEEL
Panel
Members
CRABBY WHEN
YOU GET YOUR
INSURANCE BILL
Tim
IN THE MAIL? County Times
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BRYANS ROAD
Cameron St. Mary’s County ● Calvert County www.countytimes.net
at
daily work, we are now clear in our
March, the command center data understanding that the coronavirus
shows. pandemic has had a significant and
Neighboring Calvert County detrimental effects on substance use
Real Estate │ Business & Inventory │ Personal Property/Estates showed a slight decrease in its second trends in Maryland.”
│ Farm Equipment & Machinery │ Livestock │ Storage Units │ quarter statistics from 13 deaths in In all there were 1,187 deaths due
Benefits/Fundraisers │ Certified Personal Property Appraiser 2019 down to 11. to opioids in the first half of 2020, ac-
Calvert’s first quarter statistics also cording to the report, an increase of
showed a decline from eight deaths 102 over last year.
Fall Harvest & Estate Auction last year to just four in 2020. Fentanyl, a very powerful synthetic
EXCITING FUN ● FAST ● EFFICIENT ● Other jurisdictions experienced opioid, continues to account for the
SATURDAY – OCTOBER 3rd @ 4 PM
EXCITING severe increases in opioid-related vast majority of opioid deaths, 1,100
deaths. according to the report.
Westfield Farm Arena & Auction Barn Prince George’s opioid deaths in- Heroin deaths actually decreased
26689 Laurel Grove Road – Mechanicsville, MD creased to 87 or 135 percent greater the first half of 2020 from 414 to 288,
(Please adhere to all posted guidelines) than last year’s count, while Somer- while prescription opioids accounted
set County, on the Eastern Shore, had for 214 deaths, the report stated.
Mums, Pumpkins; Fall Produce; Quilts; Cub Cadet Riding
a 600 percent increase from just one guyleonard@countytimes.net
Mowers; Camping Items; Home/Farm/Garden Items; Items from last year to six for the first half of the
Several Estates (Bedroom, Dining and Living Room Furniture);
Framed Prints (Mary Lou Troutman prints and others); & More
301.904.3402
Thursday, September 24, 2020 The County Times Local News 5
Face Coverings: Residents must wear Physical Distancing: Residents should continue
masks or face coverings in indoor public practicing physical distancing of six feet or more
areas and stores and on public transportation. outdoors and inside public places.
It is required to wear masks or face coverings Visit www.open.maryland.gov /back to business
in outdoor public places where physical for more detailed information
distancing is not possible.
6 Local News The County Times Thursday, September 24, 2020
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Thursday, September 24, 2020 Local News The County Times 7
Guest
stitution Party in 2004, now founder of to leave were trespassing and subject to office for agreeing to engage residents in
Michael A. Pe
the Institute on the Constitution, told prosecution. person rather than in some kind of vir-
town hall attendees at Callaway Baptist However, people with medical condi- tual setting.
Church that Gov. Larry Hogan’s execu- tions contrary to wearing a mask could “You don’t get to have the free ex-
tive orders during the COVID-19 pan- ask for assistance from store staff to as- change of ideas [virtually] like you do
COMMERCIAL
state’s chief executive are part of a war
on civil rights; Peroutka called the CO-
VID-19 pandemic a “hoax.”
“There are some people who say a civ-
il war is coming,” Peroutka told the 20 – 7.68 acres –
people gathered at the Sept. 19 meeting.
"It's already here."
The meeting was sponsored by Re-
Michael Peroutka
Investment Opportunity
Open St. Mary’s, a group that opposes law forbids.”
the executive actions taken during the In suspending the state constitution,
pandemic and the economic impacts to Peroutka argued, Hogan and also sus-
businesses and families. pended his office as it derived its author-
The county delegation to the State ity from the constitution.
Sheriff
427 feet fronting Three Notch Road (route 5)
Health Officer
Only Capt. David Yingling, patrol State legal scholars have cited Title
division commander for the sheriff’s of- Charlotte Hall, MD and 20 foot recorded easement to Charlotte
14 of the state’s Public Safety Article in
fice, attended in Sheriff Timothy Cam- defending Hogan’s sweeping array of ex-
Hall Rd.
eron’s stead. ecutive orders given during the pandem-
ic; stating declaring such an emergency
Combination of RMX and RL
The county alcohol beverage board,
ed Panel
commander of the local Maryland State gives him those powers to act in such a Zoning allows for general and medical offices, daycare centers,
Police and board of elections were also fashion. public buildings, multi-family residential, hotels/motels.
invited but did not attend. However, Peroutka said the laws giv- Personnel and business services, rental and leasing establishments,
Peroutka, long a controversial political ing such power to Hogan were them- restaurants, group homes, etc. Offered for sale by Linda Gerrie
figure for his paleoconservative views, selves unconstitutional.
with Fitzgerald Realty & Auctioneers.
embers
noted several articles of the Maryland During the question and answer peri-
Constitution’s Declaration of Rights, in- od of the gathering, former state delegate
cluding Article 1, Article 4, and Article Deb Rey asked about local businesses “POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING”
44 to bolster his argument. being cited for not requiring masks or
“Governor Hogan has openly and not enforcing social distancing.
notoriously violated the Constitution of Yingling responded that the sheriff’s Contact: Linda Gerrie
Maryland,” Peroutka argued. “He has office has not cited any business for their Text Or Call: 301.751.8941
mask policy, nor have they cited anyone
Tim Dr. Meena
broken his contract with the people of
Maryland… and commanded police to for not wearing a mask.
enforce unlawful orders.” Though the health department also has Maryland Associate Broker,
Cameron Brewster
He said one example was the order the authority to shutdown businesses for Fitzgerald Realty & Auctioneers 301.884.7000
determining which businesses were to such infractions, Yingling said.
be shutdown and which were essential No one in the gathering, except Yin- Virginia Broker, Realty Visions
gling for a portion of it, was wearing a 301.751.8941
St Mary’s Co
as well as the orders for people to wear
%
businesses or compel people to wear here for not wearing a mask,” Yingling
masks had to come from the legislature, said, noting law enforcement’s prefer-
which has not been able to meet because ence to persuade people to comply with
of the pandemic. Hogan’s orders. “The sheriff is commit-
Much of Peroutka’s argument hinged ted to constitutional policing.”
on Article 44 of the state constitution Those in attendance were socially dis-
which states: “That the provisions of the tanced, however.
Constitution of the United States, and of In a later interview, he said the sher-
this State, apply, as well in time of war, iff’s office was on “education and vol-
as in time of peace; and any departure untary compliance” with the governor’s
therefrom, or violation thereof, under
the plea of necessity, or any other plea,
executive orders.
“That’s been the mantra around the LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS
is subversive of good Government, and state, not just at the sheriff’s office,” Yin- SERVING ST. MARY’S COUNTY
gling said Sept. 23. “What we’ve seen is
8pm
Check out the First Friday Specials
stmarysartscouncil.com or email: info@
SOMAR DRUM CIRCLE smcart.org for further info. This is a free
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION event open to all ages and skill levels!
DRUM CIRCLE (PLUS AERIAL BONUS: NEW for this month! A Drumline
PERFORMANCE!) and Drum Off performance from 7 to 8 PM
will feature local drum students, bring a chair
22660 Washington and watch as they have been busy practicing
St, 6 to 7 PM (note and preparing a number of rhythms and
new time for this grooves for this evening! Location: grass field
month) adjacent to St. Mary’s County Arts Council.
The Drum Circle is
back! Please note a
few changes will be in
place for this month:
bring your own drum
fine art & gifts as we will not have instruments to share and
bring your own chair. We will have free egg
41652 Fenwick St. Leonardtown MD 20650 shakers to give away (one per person) for those
www.northendgallery.com l 301-475-3130 without instruments. Social distancing will be
ST. MARY’S ARTS COUNCIL
in effect.
22660 Washington St. (Leonardtown Arts
Aerial artists Casssandra Larousse, Tammi
Center Building) (240)309-4061
Evers, and Megan Lee of the Vertical Dance
Our Gallery & Gift Shop, featuring
Co. will be joining us for a collaborative event
handcrafted work by 50
and performing in a variety of different styles
different local artists,
from 6 to 7 PM.
will be open from 11 AM
The Drum Circle/ aerial performance
to 8 PM on First Friday!
will be held outdoors, in the case of poor
We carry unique items
weather they will be canceled as we will not
including wall art, pottery,
have an indoor back-up location. Visit www.
jewelry, greeting cards,
sculptures, multi-media
3 01- 475 -1 6 3 0 THE OLD JAIL MUSEUM pieces, books by local artists, and much more
in a wide variety of price ranges, we have
41675 Park Avenue, Leonardtown • www.GoodEarthNaturals.com The Old Jail Museum something for just about everyone!
will be open from 5:00 Come meet our staff members and learn about
p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for upcoming events and arts-related opportunities
St. Mary’s
interested visitors. Come in our community. Social distancing and masks
explore a fascinating piece of required, we look forward to seeing you soon!
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Special
Fond Memories Pull Out
Section
By Guy Leonard ably taken to the fair when his mother “It was a way to enjoy everyone’s
Staff Writer was pregnant with him. company and have a lot of fun,” Fowler
This would have been the 74th year His family, his father in particular, said.
of the St. Mary’s County Fair but like the late Sen. Henry Fowler, Sr., was For Fowler, the fair is an example
so many other prominent events it was instrumental in working with other St. of no matter how much things change,
cancelled over worries that COVID-19 Mary’s families in restarting the fair in they still have a habit of staying the
could be spread quickly through the 1947 after a long hiatus. same.
thousands of visitors who might attend. “I was drug down there before I was “There’s more of a modern flare to it
The county fair has evolved over born,” Fowler told The County Times. and you have more people coming in,”
its nearly three-quarters-of-a-century “I’ve been going all my life.” Fowler said. “But it’s still very much a
lifespan to include more entertainment, Fowler has also participated in and family event in 2020.
more carnival rides, vendors and activi- officiated jousting competitions at the “Even though it’s changed, it’s the
ties for visitors but at its core has always fair, jousting is the Maryland state same.”
been celebration of agriculture and ani- sport made so by a bill introduced by The families he has seen come to
mal husbandry that had so strongly de- his father. the fair over the years are just like the
fined life here for centuries until the ad- The fair initially started around 1911, old black and white photos of families
vent of the U.S. Navy’s construction of Fowler said with local Xaverian broth- tacked up on the walls of fair buildings.
the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. ers holding the event at what is now the “There are still animals in the pic-
But those who have attended and Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy; tures, people are still eating cotton can-
even worked to bring the fair back to this lasted for a few years but the advent dy,” Fowler said.
its home at the fairgrounds in Leonard- of World War I meant it had to cease Livestock shows and competitions
town year after year say that agriculture for a time. are still at the heart of what the fair rep-
is still very much a part of life in St. Still issues of the long-gone St. resents, he said, as well as all the exhib-
Mary’s County and the fair helps to en- Mary’s Beacon Newspaper from the its of farm equipment through the years
sure its importance is never forgotten. 1920s advertised the county fair as and events like horse pulls that show
They note that county fairs in other frontpage news. the raw power of the animals now for
counties in Maryland have shifted more The fair went by the wayside during groups of people who are sometimes
to entertainment venues for their citi- World War II as well but was resurrect- nowhere near as familiar with farm life
zens – not so for St. Mary’s County. ed in 1947 and held on Camp Calvert as Fowler.
Its fair has retained its original roots Road. Growing up in St. Mary’s County
and harkens back to a time when St. “They got together some army green he helped his family showing horses at
Mary’s residents often made their liv- tents and had a cattle show underneath the fair but one of his fondest memo-
ing off the land instead of in an office them,” Fowler said of the event’s pre- ries was of the other young people who
building. sentation which went unbroken until would stay at the fair the entire time to
Henry Fowler, of Mechanicsville, a this year. be with their animals they had raised.
member of the board of directors for Jousting also made a comeback to St. But it also sparked a little jealousy,
the fair association, said he was prob- Mary’s when the fair did. too. ...Continues on page 15
14 The County Times Thursday, September 24, 2020
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Thursday, September 24, 2020 The County Times 15
1947
Left/Center) Ralph Boyden and his brother, Neal Boyden Rt.) with daughter, Patsy, show their win-
ningpolled Herefords in the 1960 fair
1950
Amid the rain-soaked Alms House grounds
(today known as the fairgrounds) Ann
Lacey rules as Queen of Tolerance over the
St. Mary's County Fair. Ann Lacey Abell
was the fourth Queen to grace the fair.
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1973
Thursday, September 24, 2020
The Ridge Drum and Bugle Corp. march in the parade. 1973
A go-cart track once existed on the grounds - now grown up in woods. 1960 photo)
"This was a fun car weighted down in the back; it would rear up and go on its back wheels," said Elwood Charlie Woodburn buyer for local supermarket) inspects a winning Hereford steer 1973)
Cusic. (1960)
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St. Mary’s County Youth Livestock Auction
September 26, 2020 @ 5:00pm
Flat Iron Farm, Great Mills, Maryland
Can Need Meat? St. Mary’s County Livestock Youth Got Meat!
hells Come out and support St. Mary’s County livestock youth and purchase
tux- locally raised livestock to fill your freezer. Over 90 animals will be sold.
hal- Processing options will be available.
t At Raising livestock teaches our youth to learn responsibility by caring for their animals, how
QR to make wise management decisions, and how to plan for the future. 2020 has been a
year of learning! there were many difficult decisions to be made by our youth. Our youth
igns took on the challenge and continued with their projects. They have fresh, homegrown,
2019
over locally raised beef, pork, lamb and goat to fill your freezers! Proceeds from the sale of their
projects will enable our youth to invest in their education and new livestock projects.
PM’s Can’t attend in person? No problem, the auction is also available
ree- online. Visit Farrell Auction service at http://Farrellauctionservice.com
mily- for the catalog and additional information.
h a
age, Please show the livestock youth of St. Mary’s County your support.
ard- For additional information, contact Cindy Wise at 240-298-0168.
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Farmers Market
GROUP & INDIVIDUAL HEALTH • LIFE INSURANCE
EMPLOYER & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PLANNING
Home Grown
Saluting the St. Mary’s County Fair - 73 Years of Family Fun
Saturdays
9AM-1PM
Fresh Produce Flowers Plants
Meats Cheeses Baked Goods
Bowles Farms
of debt the Metropolitan Commission projects. the public that this event is not sanc- the many issues concerning them in
(MetCom) can incur in operating its wa- “Last year we waited on this particu- tioned, endorsed, or sponsored by any these unprecedented times.”
ter and sewer services. lar one,” said Commissioner Eric Col- county government entity.” The event ReOpen St. Mary’s thanks Sheriff
The first proposed bill would decouple vin. “That’s the course I would prefer to referenced is the ReOpen St. Mary’s Timothy Cameron for sending Cap-
MetCom’s debt from that of the county do again this year.” sponsored Civil Rights Town Hall tain David Yingling to represent the
held Saturday, September 19, 2020. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.
Bowles Farms
by only allowing the utility to incured The bonding authority, Cudmore said,
based on the assessable base of the util- would be to fund projects already in the ReOpen St. Mary’s agrees that at no “Attendees found the discussion
ity’s assets not that of the county. fiscal 2021 budget. time did ReOpen St. Mary’s request with Captain Yingling engaging, en-
The bill was requested by Commis- Some of the projects include a poten- the sanction, endorsement or sponsor- joyable and beneficial and encour-
sioner Todd Morgan; the county’s as- tial sports complex and more money ship of any local government agency. aged ReOpen St. Mary’s to continue
sessable tax base is about $12.6 billion for the continued connections for FDR It is the position of ReOpen St. Mary’s to hold such events,” noted Cindy
in value. Boulevard. that citizens are not required to obtain Jones, group co-founder. “We look
The second MetCom related proposal, Other proposals included repealing government permission in order to forward to broad participation by lo-
also offered by Morgan, would limit the the county’s open meetings act and re- advertise and hold public events. cal elected and appointed officials at
percentage of MetCom’s incurable debt placing it with the state’s, allowing The press release, issued jointly by our next opportunity to engage in a
to 2.15 percent of the value of its assets animal control officers to wear body the St. Mary’s County Board of Com- public discussion,” she concluded.
in the sanitary districts it manages. cameras, increasing the public accom- missioners, St. Mary’s County Health Reopen St. Mary’s is a grass roots,
Commissioner Mike Hewitt raised
concerns about that because the com-
missioners were not provided informa-
Sept 28th to Oct 27th
modations tax from 5 percent to 7 per-
cent and the authority to impose an ex-
Department and St. Mary’s County
Sheriff’s Office, did not identify what
local officials deemed to be “mislead-
nonpartisan group working to end the
overly broad, economically and so-
cially destructive shutdown policies
cise tax on building projects by county
tion from MetCom about the exact value comissioners. ing” in an ad published on Thursday, that have injured countless St. Mary’s
of the utility’s assets. Commissioners are expected to vote September 17, 2020 in the County families and businesses and have had
“I still believe it would give them too
much money to get into debt with with-
out knowing what the base is,” Hewitt
Sept 28th to Oct 27th
on which proposals they will support
Sept. 29 and will meet with the state del-
Times newspaper.
Deb Rey, ReOpen St. Mary’s co-
a chilling effect upon civil liberties.
ReOpen St. Mary's Press Release
egation to discuss the proposals Oct. 6.
said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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FACEMASKS REQUIRED
SATURDAY • 11-3 • Classic Car Show: Southern Knights Rod
Saturday –10AM
September
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& Custom
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Sunday -10AM
Truck Rides (12:00 to 3:00).to 5PM
Fire
Fall Season
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Tues-Fri: By Appointment Only •• Cupcake
Saturday –10AM
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Admission: �10.00 per guest • Kid Barrel Rides
3 and UnderOnly
Freeregistered service animals. Special Weekend Food
•• Inside &Restrooms
Refreshments
Events: Car Show, Fire Truck
Must be properly identified.
Group Rates Available for 15 or More Rides, •
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Truck Show, etc.
• Inside Restrooms
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Contact Information:
Only registered
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service animals.
animals.
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Must be
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properly identified.
identified.
Location: 22880 Budds Creek RoadRides, * Clements * MD * Truck
20624
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Tractor Pulls, Big Rig Show, etc.
Legal Notice
service, equipment, and materials for Town Administrator Theft Suspect ID Sought Park without paying for it.
The St. Mary’s Anyone with information about the
County Sheriff’s identity of the suspect or this incident
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Office is seeking is asked to call Deputy Nicholas Hill
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s the disabled and non-English speaking the identity of the at 301-475-4200, ext. 78078 or email
County will conduct a Public Hearing residents with 7 days’ advance notice person pictured in Nicholas.hill@stmarysmd.com. Case #
to obtain the views of citizens on to the County Commissioners Office at a theft investiga- 53989-20
community, economic development, 301-475-4200 x 71350. tion. On Thursday, Citizens may remain anonymous and
and housing needs to be considered Public hearings are now open to
for submission of an application to the the public as long as social distancing Sept. 17, 2020 at contact Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333,
Maryland Community Development guidelines can be maintained and 9:05 pm, the sus- or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their mes-
Block Grant Program (CDBG) for the Commissioners’ Meeting Room pect fled the Cali- sage to “CRIMES” (274637). Through
funds awarded through the federal capacity limits of 33 people. Everyone fornia Walmart the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are
CARES Act Fund which must be used in attendance must adhere to the social store with items eligible for an award of up to $1,000
to prevent, prepare for and respond distancing guidelines and wear a mask
to the coronavirus. Citizens will have at all times unless they have a disability that he did not pay for. The suspect is for information about a crime in St.
the opportunity to discuss proposed or if they are speaking or are consuming a white male wearing a dark-colored Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or
projects and to provide input on other food/drink. If social distancing baseball hat, an orange-colored face indictment.
needs to be considered. The hearing guidelines or occupancy room capacity
will be held at the Chesapeake Building limits cannot be followed, the public
located at 41770 Baldridge Street in hearing will have to be rescheduled. The
Leonardtown, Maryland on Tuesday, public is strongly encouraged to view
September 29, 2020 at 9:00 AM. The the public hearing remotely on Channel
draft application for CDBG Funds will 95 or YouTube or listen to the public
be available for the public to review on hearing by calling 301-579-7236; access
September 23, 2020 until October 1, code: 963443#.
2020 at the Chesapeake Building during In lieu of appearance, comments may
normal business hours or at http:// be submitted via:
www.stmarysmd.com/publichearing. a.) Written Comments via Email:
asp. csmc@stmarysmd.com
Citizens will be furnished with b.) Mail: PO Box 653 Leonardtown,
information including but not limited Maryland 20650
to: c.) Call 301-475-4200 x 1234 to speak
* the amount of CDBG funds available via telephone during the public hearing
for State Fiscal Year 2020; d.) Submit a 3-minute video clip to
* the range of activities that may be publicmtgs@stmarysmd.com no later
undertaken with CDBG funds; and than 5:00PM
* the proposed projects under on September 28, 2020. All
consideration by St. Mary’s County submissions will be considered by the
Government. Commissioners at the Public Hearing
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24 PAX River The County Times Thursday, September 24, 2020
In Remembrance
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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.
Edna Marie Wathen Burch Diane Marie Hall on June 16, 1970. While serving in the ginia Ratclift Myers and James Clinton
United States Navy he earned the Na- Myers. Carol was the loving wife of the
Edna Marie Diane Marie tional Defense Service Medal (2nd), late Billie Joe Wood, whom she married
Wathen Burch, Hall,73, of Leon- Good Conduct Award (3rd.) for period on October 5, 1963 in Radford, VA and
“Sissy”,79 of Me- ardtown, MD ending 07 April 83, Qual M14 Rifle (5) who preceded her in death on January
chanicsville, MD passed away on (S) in course “B”, Qual .45 Cal. Pistol 28, 2016. Carol is survived by her chil-
passed away on September 16, (S) “A” Course, Sea Service Deploy- dren; Tim Wood (Tracy) of Hollywood,
September 16, 2020 in Leonar- ment Ribbon (6th.) for period ending MD, and Todd Wood (Carrie) of Great
2020 in Leonar- dtown, MD. She 07 Jun 81, COMSIXTHFLT Letter of Mills, MD, 5 grandchildren, 4 great-
dtown, MD. She was born on July Commendation, Meritorious Unit Com- grandchildren, and her sisters; Margaret
was born on Oc- 23, 1947 in Laurel mendation Ribbon(2nd.), Navy Com- Poston of Richmond, VA, and Melba
tober 19, 1940 in Grove, MD and mendation Medal and Navy Unit Com- Jenkins of California, MD. She is pre-
Loveville, MD and was the daughter of was the daughter of the late Agnus “Bea” mendation (2nd.). Along with earning; ceded in death by her sister Billie Cox.
the late Dorothy Gertrude Wathen and Beatrice Pyle Cusic and George Spencer Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Carol moved from Radford, VA to St.
George Holland Wathen. Sissy was the Cusic. Diane was raised by Tom and Armed Forces Service Medal, North Mary’s County in 1970. She worked at
loving wife of the late Joseph Franklin Pauline Mattingly. Diane was the loving Atlantic Treaty Orginazation Medal, Food Lion/Weis for 22 years, retiring in
Burch, Sr. who proceeded her in death wife of Thomas “Tommy” Hall, whom Navy “E” Ribbon (2nd), and Navy and 2018.
on February 12, 2000. She is survived she married on June 25, 1966 in Comp- Marine Corps Commendation Medal All funeral services will be private at
by her companion David Farrell of Av- ton, MD. She is survived by her children; (5th.). He retired on March 1, 1999. this time.
enue, MD; sons Raymond A. Burch of Teresa Hall (Marie) of Locust Grove, After retiring from the U.S. Navy, he
Mechanicsville, MD, Joseph Burch, Jr. VA, Ritchie Hall (Amy) of Hollywood, was an F18 Configuration Manager for Gary Leroy Watson
of Avenue, MD, 5 grandchildren; Jo- MD, Jamie Hall of Leonardtown, MD, U.S. Navy PMA-265 for 21 years, retir-
seph Franklin Burch, III, Brian Anthony 6 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. ing in December of 2019. Gary Leroy
Burch, Shayne Matthew Burch, Su- As well as her siblings; Kitty Parlett of Interment will be held at a later date in Watson, 73, of
san Marie Burch and Theresa Carolina Mechanicsville, MD, Jake Mattingly of Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Mechanicsville,
Burch, and 1 great grandchild. As well Leonardtown, MD, Joe Cusic of MS, VA. MD formerly
as her siblings; Bernard A. Wathen of Jimmy Buckler of Mechanicsville, MD, from Walkers-
Mechanicsville, MD, George Holland Betty Weddle of Hanover, MD, Janice Carol Sue Wood ville, MD passed
Wathen, Jr of Welcome, MD. Williams of Waldorf, MD, and Susie away on Septem-
She was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, Pyle. She was preceded in death by her Carol Sue Wood, 73, of California, ber 11, 2020 in
MD resident. Sissy graduated from St. siblings; Buck Cusic, Ronnie Cusic, and MD passed away on September 12, 2020 Mechanicsville,
Mary’s Academy and was a Business of- Larry Cusic. in California, MD. She was born on MD. He was
fice manager at MedStar St. Mary’s Hos- She was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, November 9, 1946 in Radford, VA and born on September 17, 1946 in Philip-
pital for 49 years, retiring in 2007. MD resident. Diane was a beautician and was the loving daughter of the late Vir- pi, WV and was the loving son of the
Sissy loved flower gardens, yard sales, owner of a hair salon in Leonardtown,
cooking, canning tomatoes and cucum- MD.
bers. In addition, she loved bluegrass Diane loved playing bingo, playing
music. cards, and Yahtzee. As well as crochet-
ing, camping with her children and shop-
Keith Randall Nelson ping with Teresa.
Contributions may be made to the
Keith Randall Leonardtown Vol. Fire Department P.O.
Nelson,46, of Av- Box 50 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and
enue, MD passed Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad P.O.
away on Septem- Box 299 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
ber 18, 2020. He
was born on April Stephen “Steve” Alfred Cobb
25, 1974, and was
the loving son of S t e p h e n
Anne Nelson of “Steve” Alfred
Avenue, MD and Cobb, 70, of Hol-
the late William lywood, MD
Nelson, Jr. (Porkey). Keith is survived formerly from
by his children; Brandon Nelson of Me- Newkirk, OK,
chanicsville, MD, Alissa Nelson of Cape passed away on
Coral, FL, and Debra Johnson of Me- September 12,
chanicsville, MD. As well as his siblings 2020 in Washing-
Terrie Nelson of Avenue, MD and Al ton, DC. He was
Nelson of Colton’s Point, MD. born on February
He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, 16, 1950 in Ponca
MD resident, and was a graduate of City, OK; and was the son of the late
Choticon High School. Keith was a brick Beverly Jane Cobb and Earl Lynn Cobb.
mason with Nelson Masonry and various Steve was the loving husband of Shirley
other constructions joss for 13 years. He Cobb, whom he married on June 30, 1974
loved watching football, NASCAR and in Norfolk, VA. Steve is survived by his
enjoyed fishing and crabbing. son Matthew Cobb of Hollywood, MD.
A Graveside Service will be held on Siblings; Lynne Ivie of Montezuma, Ga,
Friday, September 25, 2020 at 9:15 AM Karen Hobson of Willingboro, NJ, Mary
in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonard- Ellen Riddick of Salinas, CA, Howard
town, MD with Deacon Joe Lloyd offici- Cobb of Summerville, SC, and Russell
ating. Interment will follow. Cobb of Newkirk, OK.
Arrangements provided by the Mat- He graduated from Newkirk High
tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. School in 1968 and earned an Associate
Leonardtown, MD. in Science from Florida Junior College
in Jacksonville, FL.
Steve joined the United States Navy
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and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
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late Sylvia Hammack Watson and Rev. Saundra McKenzie Bellere, Jr. of Leonardtown, MD; her ing in Puerto Rico and Italy. George had
Henry Paul Watson. Gary was the lov- grandchildren, Mackenzie Bellere and a strong work ethic and excelled at every
ing husband of Barbara Louise Watson Saundra McKenzie passed away at Zackary Bellere, both of Compton, MD; goal he set. He was a talented mechanic
whom he married on July 10, 1970 in Solomons Nursing Center on September her boyfriend, Scotty; and many extend- who worked on anything from jet fighter
Oakland, MD. Gary is survived by his 6, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born ed family and friends. planes to muscle cars including his own
son Curtis Watson (Julia) of Mechanic- October 9, 1943 in Cumberland, MD and Condolences to the family may be personal Mustangs, a Challenger and
sville, 3 grandchildren: Jack, Nick, and graduated from Fort Hill High School. made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. his 1968 Dodge Coronet. In his spare
Drew, siblings; Henry Paul Watson, Jr. She moved to St. Mary’s County in Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- time he enjoyed playing Pinochle, Keno,
of Melbourne, FL, Robert Ray Watson 1969. She is survived by three daugh- neral Home, P.A. Blackjack and beating his family at vari-
of Fairmont, WV, Lula Belle Upton of ters, Shelly (Jim), Monica (Steve), and ous card games; reading Stephen King
Simpson, WV, and many nieces and Jennifer (Jesse), and four grandsons. No CDR George Edward Kell, Jr. novels; and cheering on his favorite foot-
nephews. He was preceded in death by services are planned at this time. ball teams the Steelers, Chargers and the
his siblings Patricia Thompson and Ha- Arrangements provided by the Mat- USN Redskins. His football philosophy was
zel Jordan. tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. to always be “loyal to your soil.” George
CDR George
Gary graduated from Flemington Leonardtown, MD. loved socializing; dancing, especially his
Edward Kell, Jr.
High School in 1964. Gary joined the favorite move “the mashed potato”; and
Alice Marie Bellere Liberto USN, (Ret.), 77
United States Marine Corps on Septem- cooking on the grill. He was well known
of Valley Lee,
ber 2, 1964. He was stationed at Camp for his BBQ ribs and steak. He was a life-
Alice Marie MD passed away
Pendleton, CA, the Dominican Republic, time member of the Fleet Reserve Asso-
Bellere Liberto, on September
and also Vietnam. He served with the 3rd ciation and enjoyed his time at Branch
51, of Haletho- 15, 2020 at home
Force Service Regiment and also with 93. George was a family man and cher-
rpe, MD formerly surrounded by
the Fleet Marine Force Pacific. While ished every moment he spent with his
of Leonardtown, his loving family.
serving in the USMC Gary earned the family and his beloved cocker spaniels.
MD, passed away George was
Rifle Marksman’s Badge, the National George is survived by his wife, Nan-
on September 15, born on September 26, 1942 in Steu-
Defense Service Medal, the Armed cy; his children, Aprile Kell Anderson
2020 at St. Agnes benville, OH to the late George Edward
Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Viet- (Timm) of Sparks, NV and Aaron Kell
Hospital in Balti- Kell, Sr. and Ida Elizabeth (Fagan) Kell.
nam Service Medal, the Vietnam Cam- of Seattle, WA; his granddaughters,
more, MD. George attended Big Red High School
paign Medal, and the Good Conduct Morgyn Hailey Anderson and Mollie
She was born on August 27, 1969 in in Steubenville and left at the age of 17
Medal. Gary was honorably discharged Brooke Anderson of Sparks, NV; his be-
Leonardtown, MD to Charles Louis years old to join the Navy after convinc-
as a Sergeant in the Marines on Septem- loved dog Zoe; one brother; and a host of
Bellere and Mary Catherine Hammett ing his father to sign permission for him
ber 1, 1968. nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
Bellere, of Leonardtown, MD. to do so. He proudly served in the United
Gary was a Welder for Diamond death by his parents and his siblings.
Alice was born and raised in Leon- States Navy for 36 years, from 1961 to
Shamrock in Chardon, OH for 10 years Family will receive friends on his
ardtown, MD. She is a 1987 graduate 1997, and was a Mustang retiring as a
then moved to Maryland and worked birthday, Saturday, September 26, 2020
of Leonardtown High School. She was Commander. The majority of his career
as a Purchasing Agent for Hughes Net- from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. with a funeral
employed by the FBI, since graduation was in aviation maintenance rising from
work Systems in Germantown, MD for service at 3:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral
from high school, for over 33 dedicated a jet mechanic to an Aviation Mainte-
16 years, retiring in 1995. In 2008, he Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leon-
years as an administrative assistant. She nance Control Officer, at one time in
moved from Walkersville, MD to St. ardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be
enjoyed shopping, especially for shoes. charge of the entire COMFAIRMED.
Mary’s County. held at Arlington National Cemetery at
She was an excellent cook and every- After retirement, he was employed by
Before his medical conditions, Gary a later date.
one loved her delicious buffalo chicken various government contractors as a
loved woodworking and was a dedicated Condolences to the family may be
dip. She enjoyed travelling, particularly Logistics Analyst for 13 years follow-
basketball and baseball coach for many made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
to Atlantic City, New Jersey and New ing the same contract from company
years. He was a huge sports memorabilia Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
York City. She loved her pet bird, Clip- to company. He married the love of his
collector. Gary’s greatest joy was spend- neral Home, P.A.
per and her pet boxer, Bentley. She was a life, Nancy Lucille Roesch on October
ing time with his son, daughter-in-law,
fan of the Washington Redskins and the 25, 1968 in Chesapeake, VA after only Carolyn Lloyd Ward
and three grandsons: Jack, Nick, and
Nationals. She loved anything flamingo. knowing her for 3 months. They knew
Drew.
Her grandchildren were her pride and joy that they were soul mates and couldn’t C a r o l y n
All Funeral Servic-
and she loved spending time with them. wait to start building a life together. Lloyd Ward, 80
es will be private at this time.
In addition to her parents, she is also They were married for nearly 52 won- of California,
In lieu of flowers contribution to Mercy
survived by her children, Ashley Nicole derful years and were blessed to raise MD formerly of
Health Foundation Vascular Fund 301 St.
Bellere son in law (Derrick) of Comp- two children, Aprile and Aaron. Being West Virginia,
Paul Place Baltimore, MD 21202
ton, MD and Anthony Daniel Liberto of a Military family allowed them to travel passed away on
Waldorf, MD; her brother, Charles Louis abroad and experience other cultures in September 12,
several different countries as well as liv-
Johnson
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What a beautiful start to Fall this mer wielding woman sneezes and
year. I believe we have earned it. Per- lops the head off a large chipmunk
fect temperatures, dry, even though statue holding a welcome sign to the
some lingering rain is expected from surprise of her friends. The last scene
Tropical Storm Beta. My mind is on shows the woman going back to the
hay bales, cornstalks, mums, and get- “scene of the crime” and seeing that
ting the fall decorations out and up. I her friends had duct taped the chip-
love autumn and everything that goes munk’s head back on to his body. The
along with it. I am pretty excited that I women all smile.
will have two of my grandsons for the Okay, that’s tv reality. My reality is
weekend, my younger son’s little boys a husband who sheepishly says he was
Brandi Prioleau, Great Mills, MD honors the legacy of Chief Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg Liam and Carson. Plans include fall trying to help me out with a line trim-
decorating and the boys eating lots of mer around my stump fairy garden
Pet
Grandma’s food and treats. Spaghetti, when he says he accidentally knocked
French toast, cannoli, root beer floats, over one of my fairy structures with
and rice pudding with browned butter the trimmer. He said I may have to
and cinnamon on top are tentatively glue it back on it’s spot. I thought, “No
on the menu. The food will be inter- problem, I’ll silicone it back in place”.
spersed between playing old board So…what my husband seems to think
games and listening to my 45’s on the is a fairy structure that just needs to
OF THE WEEK
record player. Sounds like Heaven to be glued back on to the stump to the
me. I know Mindy will be excited too. reality of finding a bunch of broken
Also debating whether we can do dirty pieces put on my nice newly
MEET DAPHNE
our Halloween Trails this year, hard brown-papered worktable is worlds
to believe it is only a few weeks away. apart in reality. I may not have enough
Halloween would seem to be one of silicone gel for this project!
No home is really complete the most socially distant holidays any- And one of the best things about
Without the patter way. Normally people always come in fall is that it’s the best time to go visit-
Of sweet kitty feet! their own little family groups and are ing wineries in the Mustang. It’s still
taken through the trails as a group by warm enough to leave the top down
me. Everyone should be wearing a and enjoy the warmth of the sun.
Hello, my name is Daphne. I’m a
mask or Halloween mask anyway, so There is nothing so pretty as the au-
ONE YEAR OLD, GORGEOUS, SUPER LOVING ANGEL! I’m a VERY we may be able to do it. I will have to tumn afternoon sun giving a golden
TIDY lady and I GROOM MYSELF very well. My coat is always soft rethink the candy – won’t be able to glow to everything it touches, espe-
and shiny. Now I’m ready to start my life with MY NEW FAMILY put it in one big bowl for lots of hands cially on the vines and grapes of a
so I’m ready to go home with YOU! Please email animalshelter@ to touch. I am sure people have fig- vineyard. I don’t know how many
charlescountymd.gov to schedule an appointment to come meet me ured out how to do this. And I won’t afternoon to early evening pictures I
and you will be SO GLAD you did! BE MY MIRACLE and PLEASE be able to put out my punch for all the have taken of Robin Hill Winery, and
CHOOSE ME! When you choose to adopt from TCAS, you are literally kids that come through this year. We other wineries in the last few years.
saving a life. will think on this over the next few Wineries, to me are always beautiful,
weeks. always calming…and with a bonus of
And remember, if there is room in the heart, there is room in the There are also unexpected proj- a delicious glass of wine along with
ects at end of summer like fixing that beauty makes life and this world
house.
broken items…have you seen the tv seem perfect, if only for a few hours.
commercial for Zyrtec set in a com- I hope you can find a few calming
To see more of my amazing friends munity garden? You have probably hours of comfort this fall in whatever
also available for adoption, “like” us on seen it hundreds of times. This com- you love and makes you happy.
Facebook @ Tri-County Animal Shelter mercial has several women working To each new Fall’s adventure,
Southern MD or view us on our website in the community garden with one Shelby
at https://www.charlescountymd.gov/ wielding a line trimmer. The narrator Please send your comments or
services/animal-care-control/tri-county- says, “Hey allergy muddlers, do your ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.
animal-shelter sneezes turn heads?” just as the trim- com or find me on Facebook
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St. Mary's
Community Calendar
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to
our Thursday publication.
noon - 7 p.m. Walk to End Alzheimers parking lot by the front gate. The
Friday, September 25 The St. Mary's County Fair As- The world may look a little differ- vendors will all be the ones that are
sociation will be holding a County ent right now, but one thing hasn’t usually at the Fair, so it’s real Fair
Fair Food (carry out) Festival the changed: our commitment to ending Food. See our website or Facebook
Diabetes Prevention Program
weekend that would have been the Alzheimer’s. This year, Walk to End page for details: Smcfair.somd.com,
Online; 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
County Fair. This will be in the Alzheimer’s® is everywhere—on facebook.com/smcfair
The Diabetes Prevention Program
parking lot by the front gate. The every sidewalk, track and trail.
helps participants establish and
stick with positive lifestyle changes,
vendors will all be the ones that are Your health and safety are our top Tuesday, September 29
usually at the Fair, so it’s real Fair priorities. This year’s event won’t
such as healthy eating habits, physi-
Food. See our website or Facebook be a large in-person gathering—in-
cal activity and positive stress man- Science for Citizens Seminar
page for details: Smcfair.somd.com, stead, we invite you to walk in small
agement, which can prevent or delay Online; 7 p.m.
facebook.com/smcfair teams of friends and family while
the onset of Type 2 diabetes. This Dr. Tom Miller will present.
others in your community do the
free program includes 16 weekly
sessions, followed by monthly ses- Saturday, September 26 same. Because we are all still walk-
The Chesapeake Bay jurisdictions
have committed to restoring oys-
ing and fundraising for the same
sions for ongoing support from a ter populations in 10 Bay Tributar-
thing: a world without Alzheimer’s
lifestyle coach. Register at www. Bunks Across America Bed ies by 2025 - and seem to be on a
and all other dementia. Learn more
smchd.org/dpp Building path to achieve this goal. During
and sign up today at www.alz.org/
21797 North Coral Drive; 8 a.m. this time oyster aquaculture in the
ncawalks.
Chopticon 1970 Class Reunion - 2 p.m. Chesapeake has expanded to a point
Cancelled Our chapter is pleased to be part- where its yield may soon rival natu-
St. Mary’s County Food Fair
Attention Graduates of the Chop- nering with the Lexington Park Li- ral harvests. But this growth has
St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds;
ticon High School Class of 1970 ons Club to build 30 beds. not been without concern and con-
noon - 7 p.m.
and Faculty. Due to the on-going troversy, sometimes pitting differ-
The St. Mary's County Fair As-
pandemic, the reunion celebration Bustin’ Out of the Barn Youth ent stakeholder groups against one
sociation will be holding a County
scheduled for 25 Sep 2020 at the Livestock Auction another. This talk will explore what
Fair Food (carry out) Festival the
Old Breton Inn has been indefi- Flat Iron Farm; 5 p.m. is involved in aquaculture, examine
weekend that would have been the
nitely postponed. Please consult A livestock auction is being held opportunities and conf licts and ex-
County Fair. This will be in the
the Chopticon High School Class to provide St. Mary's County Youth amine possible future trajectories.
parking lot by the front gate. The
of 1970 Facebook page for further an opportunity to sell their market Register at http://www.usmf.org/
vendors will all be the ones that are
updates. animal projects. Over 90 animals scienceforcitizens/.
usually at the Fair, so it’s real Fair
are anticipated to be sold. Process-
Food. See our website or Facebook
Beth Israel Synagogue Shabbat ing options will be available. With Dine to Donate TO-GO
page for details: Smcfair.somd.com,
Services Online the cancellation of the St. Mary's Texas Roadhouse; open - close
facebook.com/smcfair
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. County Fair 4-H Livestock Auc- 10% of bill goes to 2nd District
Shabbat evening services are be-
ing held online due to COVID19.
tion, this alternative is being pro-
vided. Please support the local Sunday, September 27 Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad
Auxiliary; Attached Flyer must
Beginning July 17, 2020 Beth Is- livestock youth in the county and be presented to Texas RoadHouse
rael Synagogue will hold online fill your freezer with delicious lo- St. Mary’s County Food Fair (Physical copy of f lyer must be pre-
services EVERY FRIDAY at 7PM. cally raised meat. The sale cata- St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds; sented); Call Robin for more info
Check our website calendar (bethis- log will be available on the Farrell noon - 6 p.m. and f lyer - at 301-737-4366(H) or
raelmd.weebly.com /calendar.html) Auction Service website (www.far- The St. Mary's County Fair As- 240-577-0270(C).
for event details. rellauctionservice.com). For more sociation will be holding a County
information, contact Cindy Wise at Fair Food (carry out) Festival the Tobacco Cessation Program
St. Mary’s County Food Fair 240-298-0168. weekend that would have been the Online; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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