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FEATURE 17
EDUCATION 21
SPORTS 23
LOCAL 4 COMMUNITY 14
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Health Department To
Purchase Masks for Schools
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
“It creates the safest option,”
Smith said. “And we can have them
schedule,” Smith said.
The original plan was to have all
“Let’s press pause before introduc-
ing children to what is going on,”
St. Mary’s County Public Schools everywhere.” students back in a hybrid instruction he said about his decision of Sept.
anticipates it will need approximately For example, Smith said, if a child model - a combination of in-person 16. “Quarantine lasts 14 days but if
1.3 million disposable face masks for arrives at a bus stop without a mask, and virtual learning - by mid to late they’re [school employees] in a home
students and staff when they return their driver will be able to provide October but the revelation of a school where they can’t separate that dou-
for the remainder of the school year them with one. employee who tested positive for CO- bles to 28 days.”
and the Board of Education approved “This removes it as a thing to argue VID-19 and a subsequent outbreak Teachers, who had previously criti-
a deal with the county health depart- about,” he said. declaration for George Washington cized Smith for alerting parents to
ment to purchase them on behalf of Smith also offered more details Carver Elementary School brought schedule changes for student returns
the school system at their Sept. 30 about the plans to return students those plans to a halt. before them, were quick to praise
meeting. to in-person instruction on a hybrid Smith acknowledged, at a Sept. 23 him last week for delaying students’
“We’ll have enough so that every model. school board meeting, that the school return to deal with the virus.
single student and staff member can Starting Oct. 7, next week, stu- system took criticism from the pub- Sarah Penrod, president of the
have a daily use disposable mask,” dents in special education regional lic for delaying the return -initially Education Association of St. Mary’s
Superintendent Dr. J. Scott Smith told programs such as SAIL and Compass of special needs students to in-person County (EASMC), thanked Smith
The County Times in a later Wednes- will begin returning to class; by Oct. learning four times a week as they personally on behalf of about 50
day interview. 28 and 29 Head Start, Pre-K, Kinder- did not perform well in virtual set- teachers waiting in the Moakley
The masks that will be purchased garten, 6th graders and high school tings - but the problem quickly grew Street parking lot at the Sept. 23
are the kind often used in hospitals freshmen will begin returning divid- wider than just one school system meeting, all wearing red t-shirts stat-
or clinics, made from a paper stock ed into two groups which come back employee. ing: “SMCPS Educator: Dedicated
with several folds and attached, flex- to classrooms on alternating days for “By the time we had the town hall Even From A Distance,” for delaying
ible ear tabs to hold the mask in place. orientation. [virtually on Sept. 16] we had 11 pos- the return to school.
“They’re just all around better,” On Nov. 2, Pre-K, Kindergarten, itive cases across St. Mary’s County “When he was presented with what
said Smith of their greater comfort as 1st graders, 6th graders, freshmen Public Schools.” Smith said. “We was likely the most difficult decision
well as being easier to speak through and seniors will return to the hybrid quarantined over 30 employees, im- he had to make as a superintendent,
due to their light construction. instruction model laid out by the pacting six different buildings.” he didn’t hesitate to make the correct
Since they are disposable and re- school system. He said the decision to halt the re- one for the health and safety of his
placeable, parents and students do not “On Nov. 16 everybody who wants turn was a difficult one but was sup- students and staff.”
have to be concerned about washing to be back in school is on the hybrid ported by data. guyleonard@countytimes.net
and sanitizing them each day.
CARROLL’S
SERVICE CENTER
Formerly
Carroll’s Equipment
Health Department
DECORATE FOR FALL Shuts Down Hair Salon
MUMS, PANSIES, KALLE & CABBAGE By Guy Leonard Social media responses to Ednie’s
Staff Writer remarks ranged from strong support to
The owner of a Mechanicsville hair criticism, with some observing they had
salon is decrying orders from the St. seen she and her employees not wearing
Mary’s County Health Department that masks while working while other salons
have forced her to close her business for had complied.
more than a week, saying she has been The county’s chief physician disputed
unfairly treated in social media posts. Ednie’s claims that since she reopened,
The health department has issued she had not had a COVID-19 outbreak.
a warning regarding Expressions of “The order for closure came after
Beauty Hair Salon as well, stating it is multiple complaint driven inspections
PLANT FALL BULBS FOR SPRING COLOR a possible point of community spread of which observed that salon employees
COVID-19. and customers were not wearing masks
The businesses has been shuttered in this small indoor setting and custom-
since Sept. 19. ers were not being asked to wear masks
Ashley Ednie, owner of the salon, at the times of our inspections,” said Dr.
spoke in a video recorded statement on Meena Brewster, county health officer
the same day on social media protesting in a prepared statement. “Additionally,
the order. multiple cases of COVID-19 have been
She said despite steps she and her associated with the business.
employees have taken to keep the shop “The closure order for the salon was
clean since reopening May 19, she issued because it was operating in a
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5,000 sq. ft. ing to an open public health investiga-
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“With COVID-19, people may be in-
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“Prison? For what? Trying to work and have symptoms,” Brewster said. “If an
be a tax paying citizen?” Ednie contin- individual or business does not provide
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The impact of COVID-19 across
Maryland has been dissipating for
dvisor weeks now, and while the state is edwardjones.com
well into Stage 3 of Gov. Larry Ho-
gan’s recovery plan the county’s top Member SIPC
physician said now is not the time
Bessie Dr Suite 302
to relax on stopping the spread of
the virus. David McDonough
n, MD 20650
“We have definitely experienced
some levels of surge,” County
Financial Advisor
41680 Miss Bessie Dr Suite 302
edwardjones.com
Member SIPC
7
Health Officer Dr. Meena Brew- Leonardtown, MD 20650
ster told the Commissioners of 301-997-1707
IRT-4395E-A
St. Mary’s County Tuesday. “We
had a blip up in September… but
Dr. Meena Brewster
it doesn’t seem to be persisting.”
Brewster’s statement was in re- preexisting medical conditions.
sponse to Commissioner Mike “The picture has changed quite a
Hewitt’s question about whether the bit,” Brewster told commissioners.
county was, in general, doing well “There’s much more of an impact in
or poorly in response to the pan- younger populations
demic after seven months. “And we still have a pretty sig- David McDonough
“We’re having these surges but nificant number of cases.” Financial Advisor e
it’s not really relating to hospital- So far, 57 St. Mary’s County resi- M
izations,” Hewitt said. dents – in any jurisdiction – have
Early in the pandemic there were died from COVID-19, 43 of those 41680 Miss Bessie Dr Suite 302
heavy outbreaks in the state at as- deaths have occurred in the county. Leonardtown, MD 20650
sisted living facilities and Charlotte Deaths of non-residents in St. 301-997-1707
Hall Veterans Home has been the Mary’s has reached 27,David accordingMcDonough
IRT-4395E-A
county’s most virulent hotspot. to the latest health department data. edwardjones.com
Brewster said active outbreaks
Financial Advisor
The last St. Mary’s resident to die Member SIPC
continue at the veterans’ home, St. of COVID-19 was Sept. 6.
Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonar- 41680
Only three of those 57 deaths areMiss Bessie Dr Suite 302
dtown and at Chesapeake Shores in below the age of 70; 18Leonardtown,
are ranged MD 20650
Lexington Park. between 70 to 79 years 301-997-1707
old, 24 be- Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
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Proposals on MetCom
Debt, Excise Tax, Open
Meetings Move Ahead
By Guy Leonard of development, on top of what we
Staff Writer already have,” Hewitt said.
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s “We’re not adding another tax,
County voted to support a host of we’re just collecting the revenue a
legislative proposals they hope different way,” said County Com-
will become law during the coming missioner President James “Randy”
Maryland General Assembly in An- Guy.
napolis; among them were plans to Commissioner Eric Colvin said
decouple the Metropolitan Commis- the excise could have a lower impact
sion (MetCom) debt from that of the for “the average homeowner” and
county as well as limit the amount make tax revenue collection pro-
of debt MetCom can incur to just 2 cesses more f lexible.
percent of the water and sewer pro- The commissioners also approved
vider’s assessable base. a proposal to seek an additional
Commissioner Todd Morgan, who $34.7 million in bonding author-
presented the proposal to decouple, ity for capital construction projects
said the measure would allow both but Commissioners Eric Colvin and
the county to continue to grow as John O’Connor both voted against
well as MetCom’s infrastructure; if it.
the debts remained coupled, one en- All commissioners, save one,
tity could use up the capacity need- supported a proposal to repeal the
ed by the other, causing one’s efforts county’s open meetings law, the
to stall. first of its kind in the state dating
He said he believed MetCom back to 1976, and couple the county
could be faced with major construc- to the state open meetings law.
tion projects in the future that would County Attorney David Weiskopf
necessitate decoupling the debts be- said the switch would cause “no less
cause of a possible need to borrow. transparency” in local government
Commissioner Mike Hewitt, who operations and that it would make
eventually voted to support the de- questions of how the law should be
coupling, was concerned that both applied easier to answer by state le-
entities could incur a combined debt gal authorities.
of up to $550 million to $600 mil- “The slight nuances we have just
lion if they were decoupled at an aren’t worth it,” Weiskopf said. “It
identical 2.15 percent cap. doesn’t get updated as often as the
The debt MetCom incurs would state law.”
still be supported by the county’s All other jurisdictions in Mary-
full faith and credit, however, de- land use the state open meetings act.
spite any decoupling. Colvin said the change offered
“AN EVENING WITH JORDAN KLEPPER” The county’s debt limit is 2.15 “simplicity in only following one
OCTOBER 13, 7:30 P.M. percent of its assessable base, which law.”
Chief Finance Officer Jeanett Cud- Hewitt said the only support for
more calculated to yield almost the change came from elected lead-
$300 million in possible debt that ers and not residents.
JORDAN KLEPPER is an American comedian, could be incurred. “I’m not hearing anything from
writer, producer, political commentator, actor, George Erichsen, MetCom’s exec- the citizens to change this” Hewitt
utive director, said the utility could said. “If anything, they’re saying
and television host. He is currently covering
function well at just 2 percent and keep it, they like it.”
the 2020 Presidential Election for “The Daily the proposal was amended. Hewitt said politicians and law-
Show” in his recurring “Jordan Klepper Fingers “We cannot incur debt without yers might find the local law cum-
your concurrence,” Erichsen told bersome, but that was not the point.
the Pulse” segments. He is the creator and star commissioners, noting the commis- “Respectfully, respectfully, that’s
of the Comedy Central docu-series, “Klepper.” sioners still control over the utility’s your job,” Hewitt said to Weiskopf.
construction plans. “It’s your job to call the [Attorney
He was formerly host and executive producer Commissioners were careful to General’s] office and say, ‘Hey, we
of the weeknight Comedy Central talk show, explain that the authority to enact got this going on,’ and if she says
an excise tax on new construction ‘Oh, you’re St. Mary’s County,’ too
“The Opposition with Jordan Klepper.” would not be in addition to the cur- bad.
rent impact fees; after significant “I think there’s some pride… that
debate they voted to amend the we were smart enough, proactive
REGISTER HERE: proposal to say that commissioners
would have authority to enact an ex-
enough to be the first [to have an
open meetings law.]”
SMCM.EDU/TWAIN cise tax or impact fee, but not both. Commissioners are set to meet the
Impact fees are required to ensure state delegation Oct. 6 to discuss
that the county can pay for adequate these proposals and whether state
public services, such as police, fire elected leaders will support them in
and rescue, water and sewer and Annapolis.
schools, to support new growth. guyleonard@countytimes.net
“I do not want another tax on top
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mission unanimously approved the the property to take in farm animals
concept site plan for the project. as well.
The project is slated to be built Steve Walker, director of the
on FDR Boulevard in California, county’s Department of Emergency
in a still wooded area on approxi- Services, which has partnered with
Bowles Farms
mately 75 acres of land in the First the Department of Public Works on
Colony planned unit development the project, said purchasing animals
community. there once built would not be an
The entire facility would be 14,000 option.
square feet in size, according to plan- “There will not be any sales of ani-
ning documents. mals there,” said Walker, adding that
For the past several years the coun- other services for animals could be
ty has searched for a site to build a available there in the future such as
new facility after the cooperative spaying or neutering.
agreement to run the aging Tri-Coun- “That’s not going to be initial,”
ty Animal Shelter in Hughesville Walker said. “But that’s something
dissolved; Charles County signaled that is in the plans.”
several years ago that it planned to
operate its own facility and in re-
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up on October 15th through October 31st. We will be cleaning up the
grounds from the preceding seasons and preparing the cemetery for the
new season. If you wish to save your tributes and decorations, please
remove them before the clean-up period. During these dates, we ask that
you refrain from placing new decorations until November 1st. Please
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To better serve our community, Med- the health issues that matter most.”
Star St. Mary’s Hospital is requesting Conducted every three years, survey
feedback on healthcare priorities from feedback in the past led MedStar St.
patients, residents, and key partners. Mary’s to focus on expanding access to
Your perceptions are welcome through mental health, dental, and basic primary
the Community Health Needs Assess- care services. The AccessHealth team
ment, available online now through Oct. offers qualifying residents transporta-
23. tion to and from medical appointments,
Available in English, Spanish and such as those now available at MedStar
Korean, the survey takes less than 10 Medical Group Primary Care at Great
minutes to complete. Participants will Mills. Funded through grants secured
be asked about their perceptions of by MedStar St. Mary’s, a dental clinic
top health concerns, personal health has also opened to bring low- or no-cost
habits, and services that could be ben- services via Health Partners Inc. to East
eficial, among other topics. Feedback is Run Center in Lexington Park.
anonymous. “We’ve made great progress in ex-
“Your input will help us learn more panding community services, and that
about what the community believes are work continues. We want to make sure
the gaps and factors most influencing we’re focused on addressing the priori-
On Saturday, September 19 lo- Rick Nelson transferred everyone local health. We want to know where ties of our neighbors to build a healthier
cal friends and families gathered to the Island for the two hour pro- we can best play a role in helping meet future for all of us,” Werrell said.
on St. Clement’s Island in historic gram consisting of the Presentation patients’ health needs,” said Lori Wer- Responses will be collected through
Colton’s Point to pray for Peace in of the Colors, National Anthem per- rell, regional director of Population and Friday, Oct. 23, with a final report pub-
our nation, for our first responders, formed by Ryken High school stu- Community Health for MedStar St. lished on MedStar Health’s next June.
and for our youth! God blessed us dent Cora Bessette, Opening prayer Mary’s Hospital and MedStar Southern Visit MedStarHealth.org/Community-
with beautiful weather as we gath- by Deacon Joseph Lloyd, special Maryland Hospital Center. “Hearing Survey and select “MedStar St. Mary’s
ered with American citizens who guest Senator Jack Bailey Welcome from as many St. Mary’s residents as Hospital” to get started.
love their faith, heritage, and their and Recognitions, an Island and possible is very important—we want to MedStar St. Mary’s Press Release
country! We live in an extra special Lighthouse history presentation by make sure we are making an impact on
community filled with extraordi- St. Clements Hundred member Rita
nary people! Weaver, culminating with a Living
Organized by members of the Rosary prayer service provided by
Southern Maryland Roots Youth the Father Andrew White Knights
Group, and supported by the St. of Columbus Assembly 377 with
Clement’s Hundred, this day was all ages participating. We even re-
initially scheduled for a high school ceived a suprise f ly over salute from
youth Pilgrimage “ The Journey “ the Maryland State Police Trooper 7
before the pandemic occurred. such an honor to see!
The Pilgrimage has been post- The day’s programing ended with
poned until next year, however the a Blessing and picnic lunch where
gathering of those present more everyone could enjoy this beautiful
than made up for the Pilgrimage island with family and friends. Our
delay. Those participating en- prayer gathering was a small but
joyed a day of heartfelt prayer and significant contribution to the many
comradery on the island where set- who are sacrificing so much for our
tlers landed and celebrated the first country on a daily basis! Saturday
Catholic Mass in the English speak- was an honor and a true blessing to
ing new world. see many gather in peaceful prayer
Boat transportation donated by for our Nation! May God continue to
Captain Butch Cornelius and the bless the United States of America!
North Star navigated by Captain
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other Town events. www.Facebook.com/TheOldJailMuseum.
Admission is FREE for all ages. The Old Jail Museum is located at 41625
Staff will be on-hand to showcase the Court House Drive, Leonardtown, MD
Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Old Jail and its interesting story. A special 20650, right on the grounds of the court-
welcomes Col. Joe “Mort” Mortensen, exhibit regarding Benjamin Hance, a young house in downtown Leonardtown, a short
USMC (retired) to its board of directors. African American man who was held at the walk from the Square. It is the fourth and
Mortensen is a graduate of LSM’s Ex- Old Jail in 1887 and later killed by a local newest museum and historic site overseen
ecutive Program, Class of 2016 and will mob, will be on display. Hance is the only by the St. Mary’s County Museum Division.
serve on the programs committee for the documented lynching victim recorded in St. For more information, please visit Muse-
organization. Mary’s County. ums.StMarysMD.com.
Mortensen, a native of Albion, Ne- The Old Jail Museum is one of three sites Press Release from St. Mary’s County
braska, enjoyed a 29-year Marine Corps in St. Mary’s County on the National Park’s government.
Environment
career retiring in May 2009. He served
in a wide variety of leadership positions
that included commander, Naval Test
Commission Announces
Wing Atlantic; commanding officer and
chief test pilot, Air Test and Evaluation
Squadron 23; and staff assignments at the
Sustainability Awards
battalion, squadron, group, marine expe-
ditionary force, and joint task force lev-
els. His 27 years of aviation experience
as a naval aviator included twelve years
in aircraft and weapon system develop- The St. Mary’s County Commission Allen
ment, test, and evaluation as a test pilot. Joe “Mort” Mortensen, USMC (retired)
on the Environment (COE) is pleased to Additionally, the COE recognizes St.
Operationally, he flew F-4s and F/A-18s announce the recipients of the inaugural Mary’s River Watershed Association as
to 2020, he served as co-chairman of Sustainability Awards. The goal of the an Honorable Mention.
throughout the world and from aircraft
the NATO Science and Technology Or- Sustainability Awards program is to The COE encourages all County
carriers—logging over 3,700 hours in 70
ganization Flight Test Technical Team. recognize outstanding County businesses, residents and businesses to incorporate
different aircraft. Mortensen flew mis-
Mortensen retired from federal service in organizations, and residents for their environmental best practices and to lead
sions in support of Operation Southern
July 2020. environmental stewardship, resource creative volunteer events that increase
Watch from the USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
Mortensen received an interdisciplin- conservation, innovative best practices, natural resource stewardship, public
and was the chief of plans and assess-
ary Bachelor of Science degree in engi- and pollution prevention. awareness, and environmental resilience.
ment (J5), Joint Task Force 536 where he
neering from the University of Nebraska- Award winners would have been The 2020 Sustainability Award period
defined and planned United States polit-
Lincoln and Master of Science degree presented their awards and publicly is in full swing. The COE recognizes the
ical-military transition strategy during
in aviation systems from the University recognized at the St Mary’s County Earth challenges that the pandemic has placed on
Southeast Asia tsunami relief in support
of Tennessee-Knoxville. He is a gradu- Day celebration; however, due to the schools, businesses, and restaurant owners,
of Operation Unified Assistance.
ate of the United States Naval Test Pilot COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home but also acknowledges that out of adversity
After his Marine Corps career,
School, completed a fellowship with the order, recognition was delayed. comes opportunity and ingenuity. The
Mortensen joined United States Federal
Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies, The winners of this year’s awards COE looks forward to hearing how local
Civil Service as a general engineer and
and was a member of Leadership South- demonstrated outstanding commitment to businesses, organizations, and individuals
served for two years as the director, Test
ern Maryland Class of 2016. Mortensen public education, community involvement, were able to incorporate sustainable
and Evaluation for the Naval Air War-
is an associate fellow of the Society of Chesapeake Bay health, and diverse practices as a result of or in spite of the
fare Center Training Systems Division,
Experimental Test Pilots, member of the environmental efforts. Congratulations to pandemic.
Orlando, Florida. Mortensen transferred
Marine Corps Aviation Association, and these St Mary’s County role models! If you would like to learn more about the
to Patuxent River, Maryland and joined
is an Eagle Scout. 2019 Sustainability Award winners: Commission on the Environment, there are
Naval Air Systems Command where
In addition to seving on the LSM Student/School: Chesapeake Charter resources available on the County website
he served as the chief-of-staff, Test &
board, Mortensen also holds a posi- School and the COE has a Facebook page that
Evaluation Group and director, Test and
tion on the executive board of directors Business: Giant Food anyone can follow.
Evaluation Staff Office. In 2019, he was
for National Capital Area Council, Boy Non-Profit: Friends of St. Clements Bay Press Release from Sr. Mary’s County
reassigned as director, Research, Devel-
Scouts of America as one of their district Farm/Agriculture: Mr. Stephen O’Brien Commission on the Environment.
opment, Test, & Evaluation Strategy and
chairmen. Farm
Management. Concurrently from 2014
Press Release from LSM Individual(s): Frank and Christina
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Colton’s Point has reopened its gal- enjoy their time on the boat and is-
leries to visitors from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. land while confident their health and
after being closed since March due to wellness are being considered.
COVID-19 shutdowns. The Water Taxi will operate seven
Pet
sion is $3 for adults, $2 for military trip from the museum pier leaves at 2
and seniors, $1.50 for students. Chil- p.m. and the last trip back to the mu-
dren ages 5 years or younger are free. seum departs the island at 3 p.m.
The Museum Store at the museum Interested water taxi riders should
will be open for purchases and bot- enter St. Clement’s Island Museum
tled water will be available to buy. through the front door and purchase
The public is encouraged to not touch cruise tickets ($7 per person, all ages)
OF THE WEEK
any Museum Store merchandise un- from the front desk. Credit cards are
less intent upon purchase. highly recommended, but cash will
The St. Clement’s Island Water be accepted. Please call the muse-
MEET CINDY
Taxi, the only publicly accessible boat um at 301-769-2222 the day of your
transportation from St. Clement’s Is- planned visit to check on water taxi
land Museum to St. Clement’s Island schedule as weather and other extenu-
State Park, will continue cruises for ating circumstances could affect boat
Once you get a kitten visitors. Cruises will depart from the operation.
The natural thing you do pier at St. Clement’s Island Museum Press Release from St. Mary’s County
Is take a billion pictures! at full capacity with several safety government.
And remember, if there is room in the heart, there is room in the house.
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Thursday, October 1, 2020
Patuxent River
Naval Air Station N
Brabazon Takes Command of Naval
Air Station Patuxent River
By Donna Cipolloni Technology Seminar XXI program
Patuxent River Naval Air Station fellow.
Public Affairs His operational tours spanned
Capt. John Brabazon officially as- both coasts and overseas, command-
sumed command of Naval Air Sta- ing the “Pelicans” of Patrol Squad-
tion Patuxent River in a change of ron (VP) 45 Jacksonville; as depart-
command ceremony Sept. 17, held ment head in the “Golden Eagles”
outside on the catwalk atop the in- of VP-9 Hawaii; and as deputy com-
stallation’s air traffic control tower. mander CTF-57 Bahrain. He served
After reading his orders, Brabazon as an instructor pilot with the “Pro’s
addressed Rear Adm. Carl Lahti, Nest” of VP-30 and as shooter and
Commandant, Naval District Wash- officer of the deck underway aboard
ington, and others in attendance at USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).
the intimate gathering — purposely Ashore, he served as action offi-
kept small due to COVID-19 restric- cer to Deputy Assistant Secretary
tions — as well as additional family of Defense (Europe & NATO); ad-
and well-wishers who watched the vance travel officer for the Secre-
event online via Facebook Live. tary of Defense; Deputy Director,
“It is an honor and a huge privi- Navy Senate Liaison, Office of Leg-
lege to command the largest naval islative Affairs, and most recently
air station in the world,” Brabazon as Deputy Executive Assistant to
said. “I’m grateful for the confi- the Office of the Vice Chief of Na-
dence expressed by Adm. Lahti and val Operations.
the outstanding Sailors, Marines, Capt. Brabazon reported as Pax
Navy civilians, dedicated contrac- River’s Executive Officer on April
tors and, most importantly their 11, 2019.
families, who make up Team Pax. His personal awards include the
The opportunity to continue serv- Legion of Merit, Defense Merito-
ing our country is, quite honestly, rious Service Medal, Meritorious
deeply humbling.” Service Medal (three awards), the
Brabazon went on to recognize Distinguished Service Award to the
all military spouses, especially his Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society,
wife of more than 17 years, Lisa, and various team and campaign ser-
whom he noted has been his “rock vice awards.
and foundation for my entire time of At the conclusion of his remarks,
Navy service.” He also said he was Brabazon charged members of
proud to have his four sisters “tun- Team Pax to “continue to look out
ing in today with their families; and for each other and diligently fol-
I believe we’re about 240-feet closer low the guidelines of our health-
to my parents today. I know they’re care professionals. Safely enjoy
smiling down upon us.” time with friends and family, and
This new role as commanding of- return to work recommitted to our
ficer follows Brabazon’s tenure as high ideals of service above self.
the air station’s executive officer, a Maintain course, and in accordance
position that falls under the Navy’s with Navy tradition, increase speed.
Fleet-Up program. In that program, We will continue to raise the cus-
executive officers serve approxi- tomer service standard in support
mately 18 months before they “f leet of our 53 mission partners, so when
up” to become the commanding of- the United States gets into a fight
ficer for their command tour on the defending our values overseas, the
same ship or station, thus provid- best team on the planet — our Navy
ing focused command leadership and Marine Corps Team — owns
stability. the skies. It all starts here at NAS
Brabazon, a native of Pennsylva- Patuxent River.”
nia, graduated with a Bachelor of Brabazon is the 42nd NAS Com-
Science from Pennsylvania State manding Officer to serve at Pax
University in 1996 and Masters de- River, which was commissioned in
grees from Jacksonville University 1943. NAS Patuxent River Commanding Officer Capt. John Brabazon, addresses those in attendance and
and the Naval War College. He is those watching online, after assuming leadership of Pax River during a change of command ceremony
also a Massachusetts Institute of held atop the base’s air traffic tower.
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In Remembrance
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and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
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Edward V. Siemasko Caroline Hayden Murphy head bank teller at Brandywine Citizens Carpenter Porritt of Huntingtown, MD,
Bank now known as Suntrust Bank grandchildren; Jackson Ridgeway Slat-
Edward V. C a r ol i ne for 25 years. She was a member of the tery of California, MD, Brady Carpen-
Siemasko (Ed), Hayden Mur- Hughesville Vol. Fire Department La- ter Slattery of California, MD, Gordon
age 96, of Lex- phy, 89, of Hol- dies Auxiliary in Hughesville, MD. Andrew Porritt of Huntingtown, MD,
ington Park, MD lywood, MD Contributions may be made to the and Ridgeway Alonzo Porritt of Hun-
passed away on passed away at Hughesville Vol. Fire Department tingtown, MD. She was preceded in
the morning of her home on Sep- Auxiliary Attn: Marlene Hoffman death by her son in law Mark Slattery,
September 23, tember 23, 2020. 15245 Prince Frederick Road, Hughes- DDS.
2020 at his home She was born on ville, MD 20637 She graduated from Allegheny Col-
of 60 years. January 30, 1931 lege in 1957 with a Bachelors of Arts in
Ed, formerly of in Hollywood, Jean Ridgeway Carpenter Education.
Easton, PA, was the son of Stanley and MD and was the daughter of the late A life-long resident of Allison Park,
Helena (Tuholska) Siemasko. Ed was Dorothy Frances Garner and Thomas Jean Ridgeway Pa, Jean moved to Calvert County af-
a life long scholar and educator. After Alvin Hayden. Caroline was the lov- Carpenter, 85 of ter her husband passed away in 2014.
serving in the Army in World War II, ing wife of the late John S. Murphy, Sr. Hu nt i ng tow n, She lived independently with her cats
he attended Kutztown State Teachers “Jack” whom she married on November MD formerly of in a mother-in-law apartment at her
College where he excelled academically 18, 1960 in Hollywood, MD, and who Allison Park, PA daughter’s (Carolyn) home and enjoyed
and athletically. After earning his bach- preceded in death on March 3, 2002. passed away on watching her grandsons (Gordon and
elor’s degree in education, he accepted a Caroline is survived by her children; September 17, Ridgeway) grow up. Jean became ac-
position teaching biology at Great Mills Annalee T. Sexton (David) of Hampton, 2020 in Wash- tive in the Calvert Pines Senior Cen-
High School in 1952, where he met his VA. , Janet M. Hauck of Riverdale, MD, ington, DC. She ter where she made new friends who
future wife of 62 years, Zora Messick. Kathleen T. Murphy of Hollywood, was born on May added so much joy to her life, especially
He went on to complete a Master’s De- MD, John “Steve” Murphy, Jr. of Hol- 11, 1935 in Coraopolis, PA and was Juanita Jones. Jean also spent time in
gree in Education at Ole Miss Univer- lywood, MD, Christina L. Murphy of the loving daughter of the late Doro- St. Mary’s County visiting her other
sity, as well as additional post-graduate Hollywood, MD, Kerry Murphy Barth thy O’Bryon Ridgeway and Raymond daughter (Cindy) and grandsons (Jack-
work at GWU and University of MD. His of Lusby, MD. Along with grandchil- Glover Ridgeway. Jean was the loving son and Brady.) Jean especially enjoyed
tenure in the St. Mary’s County School dren Joey Raley, Kathie Karr, Rebecca wife of the late Uri Alonzo Carpenter, the ride from Calvert to St. Mary’s and
system included serving as principal Hicks, Danielle Thomas, Shaun Cook, Jr, PhD whom she married on August back. She loved the beauty of Southern
of Lexington Park Elementary School Lindsey Decker, Daniel Decker, Jr, Co- 19, 1961 in Coraopolis, PA. Jean is sur- Maryland- the farms, fields, barns, and
and concluded as the Supervisor of El- lin Murphy, Gabriel Murphy and Kayce vived by her children; Cynthia Carpen- the water. Jean always noticed some-
ementary Education. In the classroom Barth. Great grandchildren; Jessica ter Slattery of California, MD, Carolyn thing beautiful and interesting along the
and out, he inspired a love of lifelong Karr, Shayne Robinson, Donovan Gor-
Brinsfield
learning. Ed was instrumental in imple- don, Patience Weed, Re’Annah Kent,
menting impactful programs includ- Kamdyn Stewart, Reagan Thomas,
ing Special Education Programs, the Kingston Cutchember, and Keagan
Retired Teachers Association, and by Cutchember, great great grandchildren
being a representative at the Washing- Daniel Moshoures, Jr, and De’Siah Gor-
ton Education Television Association. don. As well as her sister Louise Hewitt
(Joseph) of Fort Washington, MD.
Our Family
Life Celebration Homes &
forming arts and to this end, he coached brother in law Dennis Hauck; siblings
women’s and men’s basketball, worked Thomas Alvin Hayden, Jr, Charles Traditional Funerals, Cremation Services,
with the St. Mary’s County Little Garner Hayden, Regina H. James, Memorial Packages & Pre-need Services Provided
League Sports Programs, and served and William A. Hayden “Lefty”.
as a school system representative at the Caroline was a lifelong St. Mary’s
Kennedy Center in Washington DC. County resident. She graduated from
Personally, he was an avid bowler and St. Mary’s Academy in 1949. She was a
Washington football fan. homemaker in her own home.
In retirement, Ed and Zora traveled
Ann Marie Diehl
Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
ters Erica (Kevin) and Angala, and 30195 Three Notch Road
great granddaughter Katalyn. In lieu MD. She was the
of flowers, donations may be made to daughter of the late Lucille Cole Fler- Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
St Mary’s County Hospice, which was lage and Henry Lawrence Flerlage. Ann 301-472-4400
so instrumental in supporting Ed at the is survived by her son Robert Allen
end of his life, or the Rotary Club of Diehl of California, MD, 2 grandchil-
Lexington Park, MD Marco Polo Pro- dren, siblings; Lawrence Flergage of
gram which focuses on “educating the Waldorf, MD, and Charles Flerfage of
educators” by supporting international Hughesville, MD. She was preceded in
travel to broaden the professional hori- death by her brother John Flerlage. Family owned and operated for two generations
zons of an already dynamic teacher. She was a lifelong St. Mary’s Coun-
ty, MD resident. Ann graduated from
Arch Bishop Neale in 1968. Ann was a
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In Remembrance
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way. Jean lived a full and happy life in ell, Cody Wooten and Ella Walsh; and ing outdoors tending to his garden and best of his vocal ability word-for-word.
Maryland. She loved her daughters and many extended family. In addition to keeping his yard in tip top shape and es- Devon was an advocate for his chil-
grandsons, Sunday coffee and brunch her parents, she was also preceded in pecially being out on the water boating, dren. Making sure they were treated
with her family, watching her grand- death by her husband. fishing and crabbing. He enjoyed host- fairly, and that no harm would come to
sons play sports, her friends, and her A Mass of Christian Burial will be ing cookouts with family and friends them. He enjoyed spending time with
cats. She will be missed by many. celebrated by Revered Marco Schad on and eating crabs and fish that he caught them as well as with his family and
Due to Covid, a private celebration of Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. and filleted himself. When he wasn’t friends. There was nothing he would
life will be held in her honor. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic working or fishing he also enjoyed go- not do for them. He loved them uncon-
Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lex- ing to NASCAR races and cheering on ditionally with all of his heart.
Helen Elizabeth Grinder ington Park, MD 20653. Interment will his favorite baseball team, the Balti- Devon had many life experiences. He
follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 more Orioles. He will be remembered once told a story of the times when the
Helen Eliza- Pennsylvania Avenue, Suitland, MD for his generosity and thoughtfulness police would recognize his 1989 white
beth Grinder, 20746 at 12:30 p.m. and will be greatly missed. Chevrolet Caprice with a burgundy
88, of Lexington Serving as pallbearers will be Mi- Donald is survived by his wife, Vir- soft top and stop him for no reason. He
Park, MD passed chael Grinder, Patrick Grinder, Cody ginia “Ann” Mattingly; his children, grew tired of the harassment and decid-
away on Sep- Wooten, Mark Wooten and John Troy Donald Mattingly (Katrina) of St. ed to take matters in his own hands. He
tember 21, 2020 Mitchell. George, KS, Timothy Shawn Matting- purchased a pair of glasses and a wig
at her home sur- Memorial contributions may be made ly of Morganza, MD, and Tracy Alan with long flowing black hair and wore it
rounded by her to Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Mattingly (Nikki) of Mechanicsville, while driving. He said “although wear-
loving family. Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park, MD; his siblings, Mary Catherine Sipe ing the wig was hot, this stopped the
She was born MD 20653 of Allentown, PA, Dorothy McFadden issue.”
on November 16, Condolences to the family may be of Leonardtown, MD, and Genevive Devon’s favorite past times were
1932 in Park Hall, MD to the late Sher- made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Hunt (Joey) of Mechanicsville, MD; playing the Maryland Lottery, cooking,
man T. Brown and Genevieve Elizabeth Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- and 3 grandchildren, Emily Ann Mat- eating array of seafood especially crabs
Hayden Brown. neral Home, P.A. tingly (Livio), Zachary Mattingly and and oysters, and watching the “Million
Helen is a high school graduate of Adeleine Mattingly. He was preceded Dollar Listings” show. He was a die-
St. Michael’s Catholic School in Ridge, Joseph Donald Mattingly in death by his parents and his sib- hard Dallas Cowboys fan and a sneaker
MD. In 1949, she married her beloved lings, Aubrey Mattingly, Agnes Eliza- connoisseur. He loved to wear a fresh
husband, Raymond Edward Grinder. Joseph Donald beth Browning, Wade Mattingly, John pair of kicks.
They celebrated over 40 wonderful Mattingly, 86 of Mattingly, Jr., and Catherine Noema Devon leaves to cherish his memory
years of marriage before his passing in Leonardtow n, Hutzell. his grandmother/mother, Agnes Lillian
February 1990. She was a devoted and MD passed away Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- Young; mother, Ida Goodwin and step-
loving wife, mother and grandmother. on September 23, neral Home, P.A. father Joseph Goodwin; father, Ronald
She was the family matriarch and care- 2020 at MedStar Thomas (Joyce); children, Dylan Brum-
taker for her husband and some of her St. Mary’s Hospi- Ronald Devon “Reds” Young back, Christine Young, and Phillippe
grandchildren when they were growing tal, Leonardtown. Young; siblings, Nicole Wade, Travis
up. She prepared many delicious family Donald was Ronald Devon Goodwin, and LaTarah Goodwin; and a
and holiday meals. She was known for born on July 29, “Reds” Young host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews,
her homemade potato salad and fried 1934 in Compton, was born on July relatives and friends.
chicken. She enjoyed going to the mov- MD to the late John Freeman Matting- 29, 1973 in Leon- He was preceded in death by his
ies to watch horror films. After rais- ly, Sr. and Agnes Elizabeth (Bowles) ardtown, Mary- grandfather/daddy John Pinkney
ing her family she worked part-time at Mattingly. land. Devon de- Young, Sr., grandfather John P. Mugg,
Patuxent River Snack Bar as a cook and Donald was a lifelong resident of St. parted this earth- grandmother Roseanna Thomas, uncles
later in retail at Jamesway. She enjoyed Mary’s County. He attended Margaret ly realm to be Darrell Young and Michael Mugg, aunt
spending time with her children and Brent High School. He started working with the Lord on Gertrude Jones, and cousin Derrick
grandchildren. when he was only 16 years old until his Thursday, Sep- Gross.
Helen is survived by her children: mid-seventies. [Work as a youngster….] tember 17, 2020. Devon will be deeply missed but not
Catherine Elizabeth Grace of Lexing- He later worked for the Federal Govern- Devon was raised in Loveville, Mary- forgotten.
ton Park, MD; Patrick E. Grinder (Deb- ment as a Steamfitter for thirty years. land by his grandparents John P. Young, Arrangements made by the Brinsfield
ra) of Port Royal, VA and Michael T. He proudly served in the United States Sr. and Agnes Lillian Young and attend- Funeral Home, P.A.
Grinder (Elaine) of Jefferson, MD; her Army from March 12, 1957 until his ed local schools in St. Mary’s County.
grandchildren: Molly Grinder Walsh, honorable discharge on March 7, 1959 He worked various jobs as a laborer, Rosalea Denise “Lea” Arnold
Shannon Mitchell, Brandy Wooten; her and then served two additional years in fork-lift operator, concrete finisher,
great grandchildren: Brittany Mitch- the Army Reserves. Donald loved be- and painter throughout the years. His Rosalea Denise
passion was caring for others, such as “Lea” Arnold, 66
his grandfather John Young and cousin of Leonardtown,
tation with St. Mary’s County govern- He was born on December 15, 1947 in She was born neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
ment until her retirement. She was past Elizabeth City, NC to the late Frank Leo November 22,
employed as the Activities Director at Arnold and Daisy (White) Arnold. 1948 in Washing- Audrey Ellen Bello
Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home in Char- Steve enlisted in the U.S. Navy and ton, D.C. to the
lotte Hall, MD. She was a wonderful proudly served his country until his late Richard My- Audrey Ellen
host, preparing many family and holi- Honorable Discharge in 1968. On June ton Ludke and Bello, 82 of Tall
day dinners. She was a delicious cook, 14, 1970, he married his beloved wife, Sibyl Areta (Tay- Timbers, MD
famous for her lasagna, pot roast and Rosalea Denise “Lea” Arnold in Spen- lor) Ludke. passed away on
sausage gravy. Everything she made cerville, MD. Together they celebrated Kathy was September 16,
was always scrumptious. She often over 50 wonderful years of marriage. married for over 2020 at Hospice
hosted gatherings for friends, includ- He was a skilled Master Plumber with 38 wonderful years to Donald Howard of St. Mary’s, in
ing crab feasts. She was generous and Local 5 for over 45 dedicated years until McCollum, before his passing in 2009. Callaway, MD.
always thought of others, often sending his retirement. Even in retirement, he She was the owner and operator of She was born
plates of food to those unable to make it donated his time and skills to help many Paden and Associates in Waldorf, MD on August 30,
to dinner. She loved to watch food net- in the community, friends, family and for many years until her retirement. In 1938 in Washington, D.C. She was the
work, and was a fan of Paula Deen. She volunteered for many years with Christ- retirement, she moved to Florida to take daughter of the late Howard W. Stokes
also canned vegetables, including toma- mas In April. He thoroughly enjoyed care of her parents as they aged. She and Dorothy C. Boyd Stokes.
toes, green beans and pickles over the his profession as a Plumber and would spent time enjoying the Florida weather Audrey married her beloved hus-
years, especially when her sons were use his skills to help others in need, in- before returning to Southern Maryland band Pietro Antonio Bello on July 14,
growing up. One of her favorite past cluding mentoring other Plumbers. He to reside. 1967 and they were happily married for
times would be taking her sons, nieces was employed as a substitute bus driver She loved horses and owned several 44 years until his passing in 2011. She
and nephews crabbing at St. Clements and he loved seeing and talking to all during her lifetime. She enjoyed horse worked for PEPCO for ten years, and
Shores. She and her husband enjoyed the students on his bus routes. He and barrel racing and won multiple compe- later at the Prince George’s County Ed-
travelling across the United States, and his wife were avid travelers, travelling titions. She also enjoyed spending time ucators’ Association where she was an
taking cruises. Some of their favorite throughout the U.S. and taking many on the beach, particularly vacation- Office Assistant for over 15 years before
destinations included trips to visit fam- cruises. Some of their favorite trips ing in Myrtle Beach and later in Day- retiring in 1992. Some of her hobbies
ily, the New England Coastline, and were to visit family members, visiting tona Beach. She was a savvy scrabble included sewing and gardening. She
Hawaii. She loved to play Bingo with Florida and the New England Coast. He player and had an extensive vocabulary, loved to cook and bake for her family
her sister Gayle and family. She also was an avid golfer and enjoyed cheer- which enabled her to win many games. and friends. Traveling with her family
enjoyed painting. Her family was her ing on the Washington Redskins. He She was a caretaker for many and loved to South Carolina, Williamsburg, and
greatest love, and she enjoyed spend- also enjoyed boating, fishing and crab- spending time with those she loved. Ocean City was something they enjoyed
ing time with them, especially her bing. He was very social and never met Her family was her pride and joy and doing together. She loved going to lunch
grandchildren. a stranger. He had a gift of making she was especially proud of her grand- with her friends. The most important
She is survived by her children, Ste- everyone feel special, even complete children and great grandchildren. thing to her was spending time with her
phen Edward Arnold, Jr. (Jennifer) strangers. His laugh was infectious Kathy is survived by her children: grandchildren.
of Perryville, MD and Rick Arnold and he had a terrific sense of humor. Jeff Schreiber and Stephanie Mohr of She is survived by her son, Joseph
(Debbie) of Mechanicsville, MD; her He was patriotic, loved his country and Charlotte Hall, MD, Shannon Areta Mc- Bello of Leonardtown, MD; her grand-
siblings, Ellen McDonald (Ed) of Ar- was proud to be an American. He loved Collum of TN, and Vicki Lee Darby of children, Rachel Baxter (Jordan), Han-
royo Grande, CA and Melody Jackson spending time with his family, especial- Colonial Beach, VA; her grandchildren: nah Bello and Nicholas Bello; her great
of Lexington Park, MD; her grandchil- ly his grandchildren. Savannah Schreiber, Ashley Cuffage, grandchildren, Keegan Baxter and
dren, Gregory, Corey, Jarrett, Kristina, In addition to his beloved wife, Lea, Gabrielle Richards, Patrick Darby, Jr. Adelyn Baxter; and her sisters, Dolores
Logan, Giovanna and Megan; her great- Stephen is also survived by his sons, and Jacob Darby; and her great grand- Burgess, of La Plata, MD and Connie
grandchildren, Thomas Bond-Arnold Stephen “Steve” Arnold, Jr. (Jennifer) children: Carter Grant Schelling, Tren- Miller of Huntingtown, MD. She is
and Grayson Arnold; and many ex- of Perryville, MD and Richard “Rick” ton Michael and Layla Jae Darbie and preceded in death by her husband and
tended family and friends. In addition Arnold (Debbie) of Mechanicsville, her extended family and friends. In ad- her parents.
to her parents, she was also preceded in MD; his siblings, Sharon Bishop (Ed) dition to her parents and husband, she is Memorial contributions may be made
death by her husband, Stephen E. Ar- of Mount Airy, MD, Iris Lehman (Bob) also preceded in death by her brothers, to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625,
nold, Sr.; her son, Gregory Wayne Ar- of Mount Airy, MD, Debbie Bennett Robert and Richard Ludke. Leonardtown, MD 20650.
nold, Sr.; and her siblings: Karen Cook, of Orange Park, FL and Bruce Arnold All services will be private. Condolences to the family may be
Anne Darlene “Bobbie” Hilderbrand, (Tammy) of Palmyra, VA; his grand- Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
and Gayle Edens. children: Gregory , Corey, Jarrett, Kris- made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
A Memorial Service will be held on tina, Logan, Giovanna, and Megan; his Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- neral Home, P.A.
Friday, October 16 at 11 o’clock at Sa- great-grandchildren, Thomas Bond-Ar-
cred Heart Church in Bushwood, Md. nold and Grayson Arnold; and extended
Interment will be private. family and friends. In addition to his
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
parents, he was also preceded in death
by his son, Gregory Wayne Arnold, Sr.,
and his siblings, Frank Eugene Arnold,
Ida “Bessie” Elizabeth Gray
neral Home, P.A. and Joyce Yarnell.
A Memorial Service will be celebrat-
October 7, 1920 - October 17, 2017
Stephen Edward “Steve” ed on Friday, October 16 at 11 o’clock
at Sacred Heart Church in Bushwood, Happy “100th” Birthday
Arnold, Sr. MD. Interment will be private.
Condolences to the family may be in Heaven
Stephen Ed-
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. God, from your flower garden in heaven
ward “Steve”
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- please pick a bunch and place them in our Mama’s
Arnold, Sr., 72
neral Home, P.A. arms and tell her they’re from us.
of Leonardtown,
MD tragically Kathryn Areta McCollum Though we miss you always
passed away on each and every day,
September 1, Kathryn Areta McCollum, 71, of It seems to hit us even more
2020 at the Uni- Charlotte Hall, MD (Formerly of Char- because it is your Birthday.
versity of Mary- lotte Hall and FL) passed away on Sep-
land Medical tember 3, 2020 at Hospice House in We Love You,
Center in Baltimore, MD. Callaway, MD. Your Loving Family
28 Contributing Writers The County Times Thursday, October 1, 2020
STARTING A LIFETIME
FINANCIAL PLAN FOR WOMEN
Contributing Writer:
Lynda J. Striegel
In recent columns, I have talked
about why women need to get a fi-
nancial education and how many
professional financial advisors aren’t
ones financially—like paying for a
college education for my children. I
want my plan to help me do that.
• I want my plan to help me pay off
SPIDER-ROO WHO?
offering women what they want—a my house so that when I am older, I I have no idea when I became
lifetime financial plan. If you are read- won’t have mortgage payments to so sensitive to the feelings of
ing this, you’re concerned about your worry about and I won’t have to place spiders. No, I really don’t like
financial education. You know some- any burden for my mortgage payments killing them unless I feel I ab-
how such an education is important to on someone else. solutely must. I have braver
you. Why? Are you looking for finan- What do you see in this list? Clear- friends who get close to those
cial protection, or is your goal to buy a ly, concern about having and keeping big wolf spiders and capture
house, a boat, or finance your child’s money. It seems that money worries them under glass and slip them
college education? upset this woman—she fears lack of out the door. Their wolf spiders
Your answer matters. Focus on a money. OK, that’s fine as a motiva- must not jump at them. Mine
short term goal, such as making a ma- tor. But why? What’s going on in her do. It’s like being in a fencing
jor purchase, probably won’t be enough life that causes such worry? What she match. I try to get them, and
to give you the will or the stamina to needs to do is delve deeper into her they jump at me, then the spider
engage in basic financial planning. list. Like the following: backs up, I try again, and they
While there is nothing magic about • I worry about money all the time. jump closer. Yes, sometimes I Spider-Roo is great to talk
financial planning, it takes time to im- About having enough to pay off my do scream when they jump at to and he listens well, so I can
plement a strategy. If your motivation bills. They seem to come at me from me. probably cancel thoughts of
is to satisfy a short-term goal of mak- nowhere and pile up. I lose sleep at The past few weeks I have therapy. Anyway, Spider-Roo is
ing a major purchase, how patient will night worrying about where I will find made an uneasy friendship with live and in-person spider, not a
you be? If your motivation is to im- the money to pay all the bills. a little black spider I call Spi- tele-visit therapist. I really need
prove your financial health, then you’ll • I cannot seem to control myself or der-Roo who has been hanging to get out more, and yes, again,
have and get the stamina necessary to this situation. I feel I am a burden on out in the bathroom under the more winery trips are needed in
make a plan work for you. So, forget my loved ones, my family since they baseboard heater. There is no my future.
about the short-term goals. often loan me money—I know they hourglass on his back that I can The other day, however, I came
Let’s assume that what you want is can’t afford it. Why can’t I learn to see. I first was going to scoop across a Facebook post from a
self-sufficiency. What does self-suf- control this thing with money? him up a few weeks ago when friend which really caught my
ficiency mean to you? Does it mean Whoa! This woman’s more exten- I was cleaning the bathroom, attention. It was about the dif-
owning your own home, being able sive list contains something important. but something made me stop as ferent types of people’s reac-
to retire and live at about the same Control. Her relationship with money I neared his little web and little tions to spiders. The picture had
level as if you were still working? is out of control. Now we get to a real body. He seemed so brave and 3 sections with the first show-
What would make you most satis- motivator for her. unafraid. He doesn’t bother me ing a large foot getting ready
fied with your financial life? Where is Suppose she got control? Suppose in any way. Since then I have to smash a spider, with the cap-
your comfort level? Are you realistic she learned enough to manage her re- started just to clean around tions, “Most People” then “Kill
enough to understand it is unlikely you lationship with money? Feeling that him/her/it. Is this weird? it!”. The second section showed
will have as much money with the best control, exercising a newfound power It was a little weird at first, a man looking at a spider with
and most perfectly executed financial over money and its relationship to her, especially with those middle of the caption, “Most Vegans”
plan as Bill Gates? now that’s a true motivator for a life- the night bathroom runs. But I then, “To the garden little one,
You need some ingredients here— time of financial planning. She can do feel we have a kinship and that be free”. The third section made
the motivation list. Make a list of your it and so can you. there is some reason I am sup- me so happy, it showed a man
motivators—what you really want to If you think, as a woman, you’ll posed to leave him there. He pointing at a spider with the
achieve from your lifetime of financial never be able to achieve your finan- may have a higher purpose in captions, “Me:” then, “Your
planning. Get pretty specific about cial plan because of a lack of educa- life. For a while I thought may- name is Fred and you can live
what you want. Identify your com- tion about finance or lack of a large be Spider-Roo was dead, and in that corner over there. Let
fort level. Of course, this will likely income, think again. Did you realize then gradually noticed when he me know if you need anything.”
change over the years, but to start, that women have been statistically would move or sometimes hide Apparently I am not the only
figure out what your list is today and proven to be better long-term investors in the shadows. I haven’t said person on the planet who names
we’ll use that list as something to work than men? Why? Because women use anything to my husband about their spiders and lets them have
towards. motivation, not short-term goals, as him, because he might just grab nice guest quarters and wants to
Here is an example of a motivations driving factors in financial planning. him in a tissue and send him feed and nurture them.
list of a woman: Women come to motivation more eas- down the indoor Tidy-Bowl Well, as you can plainly see,
I WANT A LIFETIME FINAN- ily than men. Once into the planning pool. I probably should say Spider-Roo is indeed a great
CIAL PLAN BECAUSE: process, women continue to focus on something though, but what? therapist and is keeping me
• I don’t want to have to worry about motivating factors, enabling them to “Honey, I have this new friend happy, calm, and sane in the
money all the time. I want to know ride out the storms of ups and downs named Spider-Roo who I have midst of craziness. So, if you
I’ve done the best that can be done to in the markets without abandoning been spending time with in need some spider therapy let me
minimize money worries so that I am their goals or plans. You can do this. our bathroom. Please don’t kill know, and I’ll see if Spider-Roo
not and do not become a burden to my Get started today to create your life- him”. If you know my husband, can fit you in for an appoint-
family or loved ones. I want to know time financial plan. you can imagine the eye roll I ment too.
enough of the basics to be able to cre- Join me on the third Wednesday would get. I am still upset that To each new day’s adventure,
ate a money strategy and to execute it. of each month at 11am at my office he dug up an area of clover after Shelby
• When I retire, I want to be inde- in 8906 Bay Avenue in North Beach I told him to leave it there be- Please send your comments
pendent. I don’t want my husband/ for a discussion of this and other mat- cause they are good luck. Well, or ideas to: shelbys.wander-
children/family to have to care for me. ters. Call 301-855-2246 to reserve your there could have been 4 leaf clo- ings@yahoo.com or find me on
I want to pay my own way. spot. vers in there and now we will Facebook
• I want to be able to help my loved never know.
Thursday, October 1, 2020 The County Times Calendar 29
Thursday, October 1 sure to vote for your favorites and you may
win a prize! We hope to see you there!
estuarine birthplace. Until recently we
have only seen glimpses of this move- Thursday, October 8
Resources for Non-Profits During The audience participation Drum Circle ment when tagged fish are caught by an-
A Pledge to Truth and Civility
COVID-19 will be featured along w/ performances glers or scientists. Now with electronic
Online; 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Online; 1:30 p.m. by aerial artists from the Vertical Dance transmitters embedded in the tummies,
College of Southern Maryland (CSM)
The Nonprofit Institute is here for non- Co., new for this month will be a Drum- or chemical tracers in bones in their ears
Professor of Communications Michelle
profit leaders and staff should you need line & Drum-Off event. Details available we can follow them along on their journey
Christian and CSM Instructor of Media
assistance no matter how big or small. on Facebook at the “Leonardtown First - learning why and when they move and
Studies, Journalist and CSM Non-Profit
We are working remotely and available Fridays” page. how these migrations affect their growth,
Institute Coordinator Cara Fogarty discuss
for consultation. We’ve curated a list of Beth Israel Synagogue Shabbat Ser- survival and reproduction. Hear interna-
how to spot fake news, the importance of
free webinars, tools, articles, links to vices Online tionally recognized expert, Dr. Dave Se-
checking facts and sources of informa-
helpful websites, and more. These re- 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. cor talk about his most recent work on this
tion, and a variety of strategies for main-
sources offer immediate assistance to Shabbat evening services are being striped nomad of the Bay.
taining civility while engaging in difficult
nonprofits. Learn more at https://bit.ly/ held online due to COVID19. Beginning Tobacco Cessation Program
political conversations. Hosted by CSM's
NonprofitInstituteCOVID19Resources. July 17, 2020 Beth Israel Synagogue will Online; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. Center for
hold online services EVERY FRIDAY The Tobacco Cessation Program is
Friday, October 2 at 7PM. Check our website calendar (be- free and that takes place over the course
Leadership, Student Life Department and
Equity and Inclusive Diversity Office, and
thisraelmd.weebly.com/calendar.html) for of 8 weeks (weekly 1 hour sessions). Par-
Audience Participation Drum Circle St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM)
event details. ticipants learn behavioral modifications,
with Aerial Artists Center for the Study of Democracy and
stress management, and other techniques
Leonardtown; 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join the SoMar Drummers and St.
Sunday, October 4 to help them quit using tobacco products.
SMCM’s Student Activities Department,
registration is required for this free Zoom
Learn more or register at www.smchd.
Mary’s County Arts Council for the Knights of Columbus Drive-thru event. Register at https://csmd.zoom.us/
org/tobacco.
monthly community Drum Circle for Breakfast meeting/register/tJUuceCvqjgjGtIQTs-
First Friday! All ages and skill levels are
welcome. For COVID compliancy we ask
St. John’s School; 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Each meal includes: scrambled eggs, Wednesday, October 7 5BvgvLRF_L3TZqgSwm
that you bring your own percussion in- hash browns, two sausages, two pieces Literary Connections Series Virtual Acidified Foods Workshop
strument and folding chair, if you do not of bacon, and three pancakes. Napkins Online; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Online, 8:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.
have an instrument we will have free egg and utensils available upon request. Cost The College of Southern Maryland The Southern Maryland Agricultural
shakers which can be used and kept after! $5 per person, $20 maximum per fam- (CSM) will present a virtual Connec- Development Commission, a division
Social distancing will be in effect. We ily. Proceeds to benefit St. John’s School, tions Literary Series reading featuring of the Tri-County Council for Southern
will also be joined by fabulous aerial art- Charitable Society and CCD Program. Poet, Editor, Essayist and Translator Mar- Maryland, is offering a virtual FDA-
ists from the Vertical Dance Co. who will Donations encouraged. We are taking tín Espada. Espada will continue CSM’s certified Acidified Foods Better Process
be performing from 6 to 7 PM. Location preorders (number of meals and time of long-standing tradition of connecting es- Control School training workshop in part-
will be in the parking lot and the adjacent pick up). Please email Mike Thompson tablished and emerging authors with the nership with Dr. Y. Martin Lo, Process
grass field next to St. Mary’s County Arts at: mikeandbarbarat@gmail.com. To or- Southern Maryland community by read- Authority and Ambassador of the Interna-
Council at 22660 Washington St, Leonar- der on site, simply drive up to St. John’s ing from his forthcoming book, Float- tional Union of Food Science & Technol-
dtown, MD 20650. Free event! School’s main door, where you will order ers, and other works during a free Zoom ogy. https://smadc.com/news/
Drumline and Drum-Off Event and pay. Then pull ahead to the corner webinar. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/
Leonardtown; 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. door (between School and Msgr. Harris community-events/2020-10-07_connec- Ongoing
A special performance by local student Center) for pick up. Walkups can order tions-martin-espada.
COVID-19 Appointment-Free
drummers will be held for First Friday! and pay at the Msgr. Harris Center doors. Wayback Wednesdays
Testing
Bring a chair and watch as they perform Open Faced Roast Beef Sandwich We hope you're loving our weekly
Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
a high-energy set of rhythms and grooves Dinner video series showing some of the stories
The St. Mary’s County Health Depart-
followed by a “Drum-Off” which will fea- Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department; that make St. Mary’s County’s history so
ment is now offering COVID-19 testing
ture individual drummers showcased for noon - 4 p.m. unique and interesting. We thought this
at the SMCHD Harm Reduction Program
short segments. $12 per dinner, includes open faced would be a fun way to bring our closed
Office, located at 46035 Signature Lane
First Friday roast beef on white bread, matched pota- museums to you while we all keep our
in Lexington Park, MD 20653 (co-located
Leonardtown; 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. toes, gravy, and corn. Main entrance of social distance. Join us every week for
with the U-Haul Moving & Storage of
Shops, restaurants, and art galleries will building. Cash or check, ATM on site. short videos featuring everything from
Lexington Park). Community members
be open late, be sure to stop by for one- the quirky to the fascinating - tune in! We
night only specials, delicious food and Tuesday, October 6 have several episodes in the playlist! Face-
may walk up for testing, parking is avail-
able. If you need assistance or any accom-
beverages, socially distanced live music book.com/SCIMuseum
Science for Citizens Seminar modations, please contact the Harm Re-
and shopping at the stores and art studios. Online; 7 p.m. duction Program Office at (301) 862-1680.
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