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Local News 3 ITS OUR FIRST REAL ATTEMPT AT PUBLIC
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Letters
Crime
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE COUNTY.
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Sports 12
Education 14
Feature 16
Obituaries 18
In Our Community 29 On The Cover
Community Calendar 22 Page 16
Entertainment Calendar 24
Library Calendar 24
Senior Calendar 25
Games 26
Contributing Writers 28 In Education
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Business Directory 31

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Sex Education Class at Library
Cancelled after Public Outcry
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Ofcials at the St. Marys County Li-
brary have cancelled a sex education class
at the Lexington Park branch open to young
people from the ages of 12 to 17 years old
after parents from around the county be-
came concerned over the potential content
to be discussed, as well as the instructor
slated to teach.
We heard from a number of people who
raised concerns about the presenter of the
program, Michael Blackwell, director of
the county library system, told The County
Times. We decided to take a more slow
approach with their views in mind.
Blackwell said that the presenter, Bianca
Palmisano, a sex educator based in Wash-
ington, D.C., might have different politi-
cal views and value system than they [the
parents] had.
Palmisano operates a consulting busi-
ness called Intimate Health Consulting
which is described as a health consulting
company for hospitals, clinics, businesses,
non-prots, and healthcare professionals to
grow their LGBT and sexual health com-
petency, according to its Facebook social
media page.
Palmisano has also produced at least one
video uploaded to social media, which re-
view adult sex related products.
Georgia Kijesky, a Great Mills resident,
who was one of the most vocal parents
speaking out in opposition to the class,
was livid at the prospect of such subjects
as sexual health birth control, lubricant,
STI testing and LGBTQ relationships, as
advertised in an announcement from the
library system.
Upon further investigation, The County
Times found that high-level ofcials in the
library system said they knew little to noth-
ing about the program that had been sched-
uled for March 4.
Kijesky found the announcement in the
calendar section of The County Times Feb.
23 edition.
Bianca Palmisano
The County Times Local News 3
If I didnt take this to the level I did attendees as well as information about Elected leaders, who also said they were
the kids would be getting this garbage, local clinics. unaware of the program until the contro-
Kijesky said. The classes never should No mention was made in the notice about versy broke among residents, were taken
have happened to begin with. parental consent or parental waiver forms aback by such content being programmed
Palmisano said that she found it dif- for the class. for public libraries.
cult to understand exactly why her event Blackwell said that the information at Theres a time and a place for every-
was cancelled. the course would have been presented thing, said County Commissioner Todd
She said a similar event in Charles Coun- in a sensitive way but sexual aids be- Morgan. This is not something that should
ty was also cancelled. ing handed out to minors would not have be held in our libraries or public spaces.
I was denitely disappointed it was can- been permitted. Im just glad its cancelled.
celled, Palmisano said. There have been The notice, he said, had actually been County Commissioner Tom Jarboe said
mixed signals coming my way. written by the program sponsors and not a permissive atmosphere around the coun-
Parents were concerned that Palmisano directly by library staff. try likely promoted such classes in public
had advocated for the legalization of prosti- We do not require parental consent, venues with little concern, but St. Marys
tution and would share information on sex- Blackwell said, referring to program avail- County was different.
ual bondage and masochism at her class. ability at the libraries. We rely on parents Just because at the federal level things
I think that sometimes theres a knee knowing what their kids are doing. have been liberalized, it doesnt mean
jerk reaction to my politics, Palmisano But we would never exclude parents those values translate down here, Jarboe
said. But my politics have absolutely noth- from activities at the libraries. said. Kids dont need to be exposed to this.
ing to do with my classes. Blackwell said he was taken by sur- This is not a liberal bastion.
Palmisano said if a young person were prise by the controversy surrounding
to ask a question about such activities as the sex education class but said the library guyleonard@countytimes.net
bondage or masochism she would give a was committed to being sensitive to coun-
developmentally appropriate answer. ty values.
Im not advocating for young people We will not have classes from this par-
to be into BDSM, Palmisano said. At ticular person, Blackwell said.
the end of the day Im a social worker who
gives medically accurate information.
Blackwell said that the idea to bring
Palmisano in to teach the class came from
the staff because we had heard great
things from other libraries where Palmi-
sano had been featured.
Blackwell said that he had left much of
the particulars surrounding the event up to
the staff.
I wasnt aware of some of the details in-
volving this, Blackwell said.
Carolyn Guy, president of the county
Library Board of Trustees, also said the
board did not know about this specic
planned program. Regan Woolford, Realtor
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stop chronic speeding. Accidents involving vehicles driving off
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MHBR No. 103

Thursday, March 2, 2017
Cardin Blasts Trump
on Bathroom Bill
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) re-
leased the following statement after the
Trump Administrations Departments of
Justice and Education reversed Title IX
guidance supporting transgender students.
As adults, we have a basic responsibil-
ity to ensure that no child should ever be
fearful of going to school or discriminated
against when in the classroom. Todays
withdrawal of
civil rights pro-
tections afforded
to transgender
students under
Title IX by the
Departments of
Education and
Justice is a tragic
step backwards
for these chil-
dren. It is alarm-
Cardin ing that the pri-
Fisher opposed Physician
Assisted Suicide
House Bill 370, known as the End-of-
Life Option Act, authorizes physician
assisted suicide. Del. Mark Fisher (R:
27C) is adamantly opposed to it. In his
weekly posting from Annapolis, Fisher
said, This is a dangerous bill! While
the language of the bill may seem hu-
mane and ethical, the likelihood of abuse
iscertain.
Fisher asks: Is there a connection
between Obamacare and Physician As-
sisted Suicide?
He answers the question thusly: The
Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) has
forced many insurance providers out.
Prior to Obamacare, there were seven in-
surance companies in Maryland. Today
there are only two. As a result of little or
Sheriffs Office Offers
Citizens Reporting Tool
The St. Marys County Sheriffs Office is
now offering citizens a web-based method
to report minor crimes where there is no
suspect information or other investigative
leads. The St. Marys County Sheriffs Of-
fice Online Reporting System can be used
to report any suspicious incidents, lost
property, theft, or vandalism, where no sus-
pect is known or seen.
Residents should use the Online Report-
ing System to report suspicious incidents,
lost property (such as cell phones, wallets,
and other items of value), theft and van-
dalism so long as there is no suspect or
investigative information. Otherwise, resi-
dents should continue to call the St. Marys
County Sheriffs Office non-emergency
line at 301-475-8008 for a deputy to be
dispatched.
As always, if there is an emergency, a
crime in progress, or an immediate need
The County Times Local News 7
Cokie Roberts
talks
mary enforcers of federal civil rights pro-
Resilience
and
tections for students have chosen to turn
their back on some of the most vulnerable
children in our classrooms. Regardless of
a students zip code, they deserve a safe
Resistance:
learning environment where they are able
to reach their full academic potential.
As with other rushed decisions from
Coping in
the Trump Administration, it may have
been helpful to think through the reper-
cussions of their actions prior to releas-
ing such a harmful directive. I wish the
Hard Times
Trump Administration would have con-
sidered the mental and physical wellbeing
of the transgender students being targeted
by this action rather than appeasing his
politicalbase. Benjamin Bradlee Distinguished
Press Release from Lecture in Journalism
Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin March 8, 7:00 p.m.
Michael P. OBrien Athletics and Recreation Center
Political commentator for NPRs Morning Edition
and ABC News. Roberts is included in the
Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame, and
considered by the American Women in Radio and
Television to be one of the fty greatest women in
broadcasting history.
Books for sale and signing to follow the event
no competition, insurers are increasing This event is free of charge and open to the public.
pricesand decreasing access to medical For more information, visit www.smcm.edu
care.Now,with HB 370,there isan in-
centiveto ration care even further.
This bill is a potentially dangerous
option for large insurance companies,
as they may be emboldened to recom-
mend physician assisted suicide. After
all, it saves money and there are few
competitors.
Aspricesand care have become unaf-
fordable and inaccessible, its very unset-
tling how government is suddenly sanc-
tioning physician assisted suicide.
Think of it this way: First, Govern-
ment controls your healthcare. Second,
Government approves laws that permit
physicians to end your life.
for medical assistance, dial 9-1-1.
The online reporting system is a valu-
able adjunct to direct contact with the Sher-
iffs Office in situations where the citizen
reporter does not know who committed the
crime, said Sheriff Tim Cameron. This
new program will save the community time
when reporting, and allow deputies to per-
form their investigations more efficiently.
Citizens can access the reporting system
by entering the following address in their
internet browser, www.firstsheriff.com/
citizenreport, or through the Sheriffs Of-
fice website at www.firstsheriff.com on the
home page or under resources.
Anyone with questions is asked to con-
tact the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office
non-emergency line at 301-475-8008.
From Jennifer Stone, Sheriffs Office PIO
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Thursday, March 2, 2017 The County Times Letters 9

Letters to paring to succeed the current doctors once

they retire. Do you realize a vote for Trump
and his immigration policies could severe-
best option for any future medical services
should their be any local hospital closings.
Who knows, Shah Associates may some-

the Editor
ly impact the future medical services of
SMC and these successor physicians who
may be here in the US on Temporary or
Student Visas? Not to say anything about
their families and loved ones. I have felt
the need to personally apologize to each of
the Shah Medical Group doctors who pro-
vide services to me and my family mem-
bers, on behalf of the majority voters of
SMC who ignored these impacts, and have
in their voting choices shown their lack of
day open an intermediate Trauma Center
to stabilize accident victims for transport
to primary trauma centers in D.C. Just in
case, you cannot or could not gure it out
for yourself, quality health care services in
SMC is a higher priority than the threat of
terrorism by alleged illegal immigrants. In
another matter, be reminded that numerous
good, law abiding, tax paying immigrants
are now owner/operators of some of the
primary alcoholic beverage dispensaries

Debate Over Impact, Future

gratitude and disappointments in this mat- in SMC. You may also desire to thank and
ter. Give this serious thought the next time treat these human beings with more grati-
you need an Endoscopy, a Colonoscopy, a tude and respect in the future.

of Obamacare Continue
In a letter to the editor on February 9,
Richard Adams states that when the major-
ity of St. Marys County voters cast their
ballot for Donald Trump last November,
they also made a decision that will lead
to the dissolution of St. Marys Hospital.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
St. Marys Hospital existed and thrived for
a century before Obamacare was imple-
mented and it will remain a pillar of our
community long after Obamacare is gone
and a new health care law takes its place.
Therein lies one fundamental aw in Mr.
Adamss thought process. He implies that
when Obamacare is repealed nothing will
succeed it. If that were true, the Republi-
can-controlled House and Senate would
have already revoked this awed law, since
they now have a president who agrees with
them. They have not done so because they
are putting the nal touches on what will
come afterwards. While Obamacare may
have been well-intentioned, it led to signi-
cant premium and deductible increases for
many hard-working Americans. This must
be xed and President Trump is attempting
to do that as quickly as possible.
Mr. Adams talked glowingly about the
Shah family and their medical practice in
his letter. I absolutely agree. Their reputa-
tion in our county is excellent and I know
many people who have received high quali-
ty care from their ne physicians and medi-
cal providers. He uses this example to illus-
trate the many wonderful traits that immi-
grants can bring to our country and points
out that our history is built on the efforts
and talents of immigrants throughout the
years. I agree with this, as well. However, a
country also has the right and duty to man-
age its immigrant inux to t its particular
needs, nancial situation, and security at
any given time. In doing so, it does not dis-
honor the contributions of its immigrants,
past and present; it merely asks that people
enter this country legally and through the
correct process, as the talented Shah family
and many others have done.
Lastly, after Mr. Adams tells us he has
personally apologized to all of the Shah
Medical Group doctors for the decision of
St. Marys County voters to choose Donald
Trump, he goes on to state how we should
act when we have our next medical appoint-
ment. Maybe you will humble yourself
enough to say thank you, in advance, to
ensure that the procedure goes well. After
all immigrants are human beings too, and
when you disrespect, you get disrespect in
return.
Is Mr. Adams saying that the Shah Medi-
cal Group doctors will not give proper med-
ical care to those who disagree with them
politically? This is absolutely ridiculous
and impugns the integrity of the many ne
medical providers who work for this excel-
lent family. Although some members of the
Shah family have contributed signicantly
to Democrat politicians over the years, they
would never give subpar treatment to the
patients who disagree with their political
beliefs. And neither would most health care
providers, immigrant or not. For Mr. Ad-
ams to imply otherwise is irresponsible and
disrespectful. He should know better.
Kevin Cioppa
Vice-Chair, St. Marys County
Republican Central Committee
Bronchoscopy or other procedure or have
the occasion to require these physicians
service and care. Maybe you will humble
yourself enough to say thank You, in ad-
vance, to ensure that the procedure goes
well. After all immigrants are human be-
ings too, and when you disrespect, you get
disrespect in return.
Regarding Prompt Care, Urgent Care,
and other non-emergency services, the Med
Star Shah Medical Group remains SMCs
RAISE THE IMPACT FEE
Our County Commissioners just voted
4 to 1 to raise the $ 4,500 Impact Fee for
building a new home by 5% or $225 per
year. This fee has not been raised since
the year 2000, and comes nowhere close to
covering the impact costs that a new home
places upon schools, roads, and services.
This 5% is too little, and it is insignicant
in the amount of revenue that it will gener-
ate and insignicant in any nancial bur-
den on builders/developers and new home
buyers. At a 5% annual increase it will take
well over 20 years, maybe more, for the fee
to get to a fair and reasonable level or where
it needs to be to cover current impact costs
which continue to rise. It was reported that
Commissioner Hewitt would not vote for
even this token increase???
Because of these unrealistically low
Impact Fees, existing Homeowners must
subsidize the impact of new home construc-
tion through taxes. The Impact Fee should
be raised at a more accelerated rate to get
it to where it should be and make it fairer
for existing homeowners. As a minimum,
it should be raised $1,000 per year until it
gets to where it needs to be. Maybe double
what it is now would be a start which would
Finally, keep in mind that if you are not
of Native American Heritage then you
yourself are also an i=immigrant or a de-
scendant of immigrants who would not
even be in the U.S. today if it were not for
past and current U.S. immigration policies
affording, rather than denying opportunity.
Richard Adams
Mechanicsville, MD
still be reasonable by comparison to other
jurisdictions. This $1,000 annual increase
is not much on a new house costing sev-
eral hundred thousand dollars. Also,raising
the Impact Fee would help existing home
sales that must compete now with new
home sales that are being subsidized. Help-
ing existing home sales may also slow
development which also has many pluses.
The Commissioners need to balance the
scales and raise the Impact Fee to realistic
levels sooner rather than later.
Any of these Commissioners who con-
sider the Impact Fee to be a Political Hot
Potato must realize that there are more
existing homeowners who vote than there
are builders/developers and new home buy-
ers. Also with many spending projects in
the pipeline, and these Commissioners
spending down funding surpluses, increas-
ing the Impact Fees seems like a fair and
benign way to increase revenue without
raising our future taxes. If you want to
dance,somebody has got to pay the d-
dler!!! Contact the Commissioners by
email at CSMC@stmarysmd.com to let
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Did you seriously consider how Trumps
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personal feelings or partisanship loyalty.
The worst-case scenario is that the loss of
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St. Marys Hospital and other local rural
hospitals, since these health facilities rely
on funding and payments from this pro-
gram to stay aoat. The dilemma we face
will be severe over-crowdedness and lon-
ger wait times in the ER treating uninsured
patients with no resources to self-pay. Even
those with insurance will be subjected to
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reality, do you think that you or any other
emergency victim would survive an ambu-
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Conspirators Indicted
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Two women have been indicted for alleg-
edly running a heroin distribution scheme
centered in Southern Maryland but with
distribution points spread farther through-
out the region.
Both Latece Greer, 28, of Lexington
Park and Shaquetta Dotson, 26, of Prince
Frederick were arrested and charged last
week, according to Maryland State Police,
with Dotson being incarcerated in Calverts
adult detention center and Greer being
placed in the corresponding facility in St.
Marys.
The investigation started in St. Marys
County with sheriffs narcotics detectives
uncovering evidence of a larger drug dis-
tribution ring; both Greer and Dotson face
Greer Dotson
Sheriffs Ofce Incident Reports
2-13-2016 Burglary Deputy A. Budd
responded to the 46000 block of Lynch
Lane in Lexington Park for the report of a
burglary in progress. The victim stated the
suspect, Carlonte Antoine Knott, age 25,
of Hollywood, entered the residence with-
out permission. A probable cause search
was conducted on Knott, which revealed
suspected Adderall in the suspects pos-
session. The investigation revealed Knott
did not have a prescription for the pills.
He was arrested and transported to the St.
Marys County Detention Center where he
was charged with Fourth Degree Burglary,
CDS Possession Not Marijuana, and
Theft Under $1000. CASE# 8311-17
2-15-2017 Possession Deputy M.
Mccuen responded to the St. Marys Coun-
ty Detention Center for the report of a con-
trolled dangerous substance violation. The
suspect, Samantha Marie Shadrock, age
34, of Mechanicsville, was at Medstar St.
Marys Hospital being treated for a medical
condition in the custody of the St. Marys
County Sheriffs Ofce. It was discovered
during the hospital visit, that Shadrock
was attempting to conceal a baggie con-
taining various pills
including suspected
Xanax and Suboxone.
She was charged with
Possession in a place
of connement and
CDS Possession Not
Marijuana. CASE#
8594-17
Shadrock
Thursday, March 2, 2017
multiple charges of heroin possession with
the intent to distribute.
From the initial investigation state troop-
ers from the Central South Region be-
came involved and found the ring operated
throughout the region distributing heroin,
police reported.
This was exactly how these investi-
gations are going to be successful, said
Capt. Daniel Alioto, commander of the St.
Marys narcotics unit. We found they were
moving a high amount of heroin they were
getting from the Annapolis area and scat-
tering it as they were coming back down.
We denitely cut out a good heroin
source by locking these two people up.
State troopers reported that during the
investigation spanning mul-
tiple counties evidence led
them to one residence in
Calvert County where both
Greer and Dotson lived.
Police executed a search
and seizure warrant and
conscated numerous piec-
es of evidence including
heroin, drug paraphernalia
and ammunition.
guyleonard@countytimes.net
2-20-2017 Possession Deputy D. Pot-
ter was conducting a motor vehicle stop
for a cracked windshield on Route 246 and
Sheriff Miedzinski Way in Lexington Park
when he observed an open package of sus-
pected Suboxone in the passenger seat of
the vehicle. During the vehicle stop, the
driver, Justin Darrell Biscoe, age 29, of
Leonardtown was found to be in posses-
sion of suspected Suboxone not prescribed
to him. Biscoe was ar-
rested and transported
to the St. Marys
County Detention
Center where he was
charged with Posses-
sion: CDS Not Mari-
juana. CASE# 9735-17
2-20-2017 Child Biscoe
Abuse Deputy G.
Muschette responded to the 20000 block of
Poplar Ridge Road in Lexington Park for
the report of an assault. The victim alleged
the suspect, Ralph Nicholas Lafollete, age
37, of Lexington Park slapped the juvenile
victim in the face with an open hand, placed
the victim in a headlock, and then strangled
the victim. Lafollette was arrested and
transported to the St.
Marys County De-
tention Center where
he was charged with
Child Abuse Second
Degree and Second
Degree Assault. The
victim was removed
from the home.
CASE# 9807-17 Lafollete
Thursday, March 2, 2017 The County Times Crime 11
2-18-2017 Assault Corporal J. Stone had an active notice not to trespass at the
responded to the 21000 block of Great bank. Carter left before deputies arrived
Mills Road in Lexington Park for a report- and he was located walking down Great
ed assault. The victim alleged the suspect, Mills Road with an open alcohol beverage
Ashawna Nicole Baker, age 25, of Lexing- in his hand. A search of Carter revealed sus-
ton Park, assaulted pected crack cocaine in his possession. He
the victim during an was placed under ar-
argument causing rest and transported to
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ningham was arrested
and transported to the Burglary Unknown suspect(s) entered
St. Marys County De- a residence in the 26000 block of Dixon
tention Center where Way in Mechanicsville and stole property
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2016-17 High School Basketball Results

#32 David Oliveras (All-County Second #24 Miguel Everetese (All-County Second Team) of Great Mills
Team) of Great Mills defending Westlakes goes for layup against Westlake
Jeff Simmons

2016-17 OVERALL FINAL STANDINGS 2016-17 PRE- SEASON COACHES POLL

1. Westlake 1. Westlake
2. Huntingtown 2. North Point
3. Lackey 3. St. Charles
4. North Point 4. Huntingtown
5. St. Charles 5. Great Mills #22 Dee Barnes (All-County First Team) of
Kings Christian Academy going up for a dunk

6. Calvert 6. Thomas Stone

7. Thomas Stone 7. Leonardtown
All-County Boys
8. Great Mills 8. Lackey Basketball First and
9. Northern 9. McDonough Second Teams
By Zach Hill
10. Patuxent 10. Northern Contributing Writer

11. Leonardtown 11. Calvert First Team Second Team

12. La Plata 12. Patuxent #10 Wynston Tabbs
Position: Guard
#32 David Oliveras
Position: Point Guard/
Team: St. Marys Ryken Shooting Guard
13. Chopticon 13. La Plata Other Honors: All-WCAC Team: Great Mills
First Team
14. McDonough 14. Chopticon #24 Miguel Everetese
#22 Dee Barnes Position: Point Guard/
Position: Guard Shooting Guard/ Power
* Coaches poll was based off an average of various anonymous surveys of SMAC coaches
Team: Kings Christian Forward
Academy Team: Great Mills

#24 Stephan Petett #15 Mekhi Long

Position: Forward Position: Forward/ Guard
Team: Leonardtown Team: St. Marys Ryken
Other Honors: All-WCAC
#15 Nick Snyder Third Team
Position: Forward
Team: Chopticon #20 JD Gaddis
Position: Forward
#35 Jalen Sauls Team: Leonardtown
Position: Center/ Forward
Team: Kings Christian #22 Aapeli Syrjamaki
Academy Position: Center/ Forward
Team: St. Marys Ryken
These selections were based off of overall statistics
and performance in the Southern Maryland Athletic
Conference(SMAC), Maryland Independent School Ath-
. #20 JD Gaddis (All-County Second Team) of
letic League(MISAL), and the Washington Catholic Ath-
#24 Stephan Petett (All-County First Team) of Leonardtown letic Conference(WCAC).
Leonardtown taking a short jump shot works his way around a Patuxent defender
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Seahawks Lacrosse
Team Falls Short
The St. Marys College of Maryland
mens lacrosse team outscored Marywood
University, 4-1, in the fourth quarter but
ran out of time as Marywood held on for the
9-8 non-conference victory Saturday night.
St. Marys 8, Marywood 9
How It Happened
St. Marys entered the fourth period
down 8-4 but quickly cut the decit to three
as junior attacker Dan Long (Mechanics-
ville, Md./St. Marys Ryken) found the
back of the net with 14:07 left in the game
off a pass from sophomore midelder Ray
LaPlaca (Owings, Md./Calverton).
The Pacers regained a four-goal cushion
at 9:50 behind rst-year midelder Eric
Morins (Waldwick, N.J./Waldwick) only
score of the game.
Sophomore midelder Connor Benhoff
(Baltimore, Md./Dulaney) came through
for the Seahawks with a man-up goal off an
assist from senior midelder Luke Eshle-
man (Annapolis, Md./Broadneck) for a 9-6
score at 8:56.
LaPlaca tallied one of his own at 4:59 to
close the gap to two. Then sophomore at-
tackman Max Groen (New Haven, Conn./
Choate Rosemary Hall) notched his second
of the night off a feed from senior captain
Mike Becraft (Rockville, Md./Good Coun-
sel) to pull St. Marys within 9-8 at 3:31.
The Seahawks won the ensuing face-off
but then turned the ball over. After a save
by senior captain Max Alderman (Luther-
ville, Md./Calvert Hall), LaPlaca red off
a shot with 57 seconds on the clock but
was denied by sophomore Vinny Biancardi
(Commack, N.Y./St. Anthonys).
Another Marywood turnover gave St.
Marys two more shot opportunities in the
Field Resurfacing Completed
Ahead Of 2017 Season
Blue Crabs Announce Project In Antici-
pation Of 10th Anniversary
The Blue Crabs announced the comple-
tion of a playing surface makeover at Re-
gency Furniture Stadium. The project is
part of the buildup in anticipation of the
10th anniversary season. This is the rst
time the eld has undergone such make-
over in the Blue Crabs nine years as a part
of the community.
The ten-day makeover was completed
on Thursday, February 23rd by DeLea Sod
Farms of Long Island, NY. The revamped
playing surface will benet players, im-
prove drainage, and give it a fresh look for
the fans. The company accomplished the
same project in Long Island at Bethpage
Ballpark in December 2016.
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last three seconds one which was blocked
and another which went wide at the buzzer.
The Pacers claimed a 2-1 advantage af-
ter the rst quarter and then used a 5-2 run
in the second to stake a 7-3 halftime lead.
Each side scored once in the third.
For St. Marys (0-3)
Groen led the Seahawks with career-
bests of two goals and three points while
Long nished the night with two goals
aced St. Marys with three goals while
chipped in a goal and an assist.
Sophomore midelder Michael Bucci
(Davidsonville, Md./Severn) controlled
the X for St. Marys, winning 11-of-17
face-offs with a game- and team-best six
ground balls.
Senior midelder Colin Tiffey (Colum-
bia, Md./Wilde Lake) also grabbed a ca-
reer- and team-best six ground balls plus
causing a career-high three turnovers.
Senior defenseman Jack Elliott (Lafay-
ette, Calif./La Salle) contributed on defense
with career-bests of four caused turnovers
and three ground balls.
Alderman came up with seven saves and
three loose ball pickups.
As a team, the Seahawks outshot Mary-
wood, 42-33, and won the ground ball bat-
tle, 37-33, while posting 12-of-21 face-off
victories.
For Marywood (2-1)
Scorers (G-A): Matt Casto (3-1), Zach
Beja (2-2), Rob Maini (1-0), Eric Morin (1-
0), Brant Junge (1-0), Sean Higgins (1-0)
Goalie: Biancardi (20 saves, 8 GA,
60:00)
From St. Marys College of Maryland
The eld has been refurbished with fresh
Kentucky Blue Grass. This project was
important to us going into our 10th season
in Southern Maryland, said Courtney
Knichel, Blue Crabs General Manager.
We are excited to see the fresh green grass
at Fan Fest and Opening Night.
A full album of photos and progress re-
ports can be viewed anytime on the Blue
Crabs Facebook page.
The Blue Crabs open up the 2017 season
on April 20th in Waldorf, MD versus the
Long Island Ducks. For information re-
garding tickets and other team news, visit
http://www.somdbluecrabs.com or call
301-638-9788.
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 14 Education The County Times Thursday, March 2, 2017

CSM Scholarship Gets Boost

lion Make An Impact campaign
Nov. 29, 2016, on Giving Tuesday,
giving the community a chance

from Grandsons Birthday

Charles K. Walsh Scholarship Honors Local Educator
Eight-year-old Evan Walsh Gurklis of strate financial need with a preference for St.
Red Lion, Pennsylvania, could not wait Marys County students majoring in STEM,
to celebrate his birthday in November. He teacher education, human services or social
planned to invite teammates from his fall sciences and who are traditionally underrep-
baseball league team and friends from his resented in their field of study.
second-grade class. He begged his parents Commemorating their father with a
to have the party at a large sports complex scholarship was an ideal way to honor the
near his home. And his plans had nothing to longtime educator, according to Kathleen,
do with himself. or Kat, Evans mother. Charles Walsh
Instead, Evans birthday plans would have was interested in everyone having a chance
a faraway impact on the College of South- to succeed, she said, describing him as in-
ern Maryland. Rather than bringing gifts, credibly dedicated to his craft. Even after 50
Evan asked his birthday guests to donate years in education, he was still trying to be
to a CSM scholarship fund, the Charles K. better, she said. I love that.
Walsh Memorial Scholarship. The scholar- His 50-year career in math and chemistry
ship was established in 2016 to honor Evans education included years teaching at both
Paw Paw, a much-loved grandfather and private and public schools in the region,
a much-loved, longtime educator in South- more than 20 years with St. Marys County
ern Maryland who passed had away in April Public Schools (including service as super-
2016 and would have celebrated his 77th visor of mathematics) and as an adjunct and
birthday this February. then associate professor at CSM.
Evans friends responded with enthu- The inaugural Brick Recognition Cer-
siasm to his request, with $300 given for emony at the Leonardtown Campus held
Evan to gift to his grandfathers memorial last year on April 27, not long after Charles
scholarship. Walsh passed away, included a brick placed
The Charles K. Walsh Memorial Scholar- in Walshs memory. The CSM Brick Pro-
ship was established by Walshs three chil- gram provides both a way to memorialize
dren, Dr. Kathleen Walsh (Evans mother), and pay tribute to loved ones and members
Thomas Walsh and Julie Fiol, to help of the community who are our true champi-
students at the College of Southern Mary- ons, said Dr. Tracy Harris, vice president
land to realize their passion, potential and and dean of the Leonardtown Campus. Iron-
future with financial assistance for tuition, ically, Walsh had bought one of those bricks
fees, and books. The scholarship supports for himself, which, after his death, became
Southern Maryland residents who demon- a memorial brick in his honor. The Walsh
The Inaugural Presidential
Lecture Series
Presents
Walter Mosley
Novelist and Social Commentator
The Only True Race is the Human Race
March 7, 2017
Auerbach Auditorium, St. Marys Hall
St. Marys College of Maryland
Program: 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.)
Books for sale and signing to follow event
The event is free of charge and open to the public.
For more information, visit: www.smcm.edu
Evan Walsh Gurklis,
family members who had gathered for his
funeral attended the Brick Recognition Cer-
emony first and then his funeral service.
Evan, who like his Paw Paw loves math
and spent hours with him on the phone and
on FaceTime talking about his homework,
participated in the service by reading The
Starfish Story. The story is about a boy la-
boring to save a multitude of starfish that
had washed ashore by throwing them back
into the water, one by one. When a passerby
tells him he is wasting his time, the boy re-
sponds that he would do what he could to
save as many as possible. It is the story of a
dedicated educator like Evans grandfather.
He was sobbing through the whole
thing, Kat said of her son.
Setting up the memorial fund has pro-
vided an outlet for the family as they mourn,
Kat said. It allowed Evan to remember and
honor his Paw Paw in a tangible way. In
addition, as members of the community par-
ticipate in the scholarship fund by giving,
the family is reminded over and over of the
generations of Southern Maryland families
that Charles Walsh affected.
Its amazingly touching, Kat said
of learning from the college about all the
people who have donated. Its probably one
of the only things Ive found comforting. So
many people respected my dad.
Shortly after Evans birthday, the CSM
Foundation publicly launched its $10-mil-
Evan Walsh Gurklis, 8, stands behind the walkway brick
commemorating his grandfather, Charles K. Walsh, at CSMs
Leonardtown Campus. Dr. Kat Walsh, stands behind, hold-
ing Liam Walsh Gurklis, 4, with Mike Gurklis, in back. Rose
Walsh Gurklis, 11, is in front, with Julie Fiol of Bel Air and her
husband, Mike Fiol.
to participate in the campaign
that will benefit scholarships, pro-
grams/facilities and entrepreneur
partnerships at the college. It was
during that event when Evan do-
nated his $300 in birthday gifts to
the Charles K. Walsh Memorial
Scholarship. He was not alone.
The Walsh scholarship brought
in more than $2,500. Altogether,
the event raised $70,152 from 271
donors.
CSM math professor Susan
Strickland, a former coworker
with Walsh, was one who donated
toward the Walsh scholarship on
Giving Tuesday. It means a lot
to me to be able to contribute to
a scholarship in Charlies name,
Strickland said. Charlie spent
his entire life involved in education, whether
as a teacher, an administrator, or a profes-
sor at CSM. He would be deeply humbled at
having a scholarship in his name, but know-
ing that the money could benefit a student
who might not otherwise be able to enroll at
CSM would mean the world to him.
The Walsh Scholarship is one of the many
scholarships that have been created in mem-
ory of CSM faculty and staff, which include:
the Professor William Bill Montgomery
Memorial Annual Scholarship, established
by CSM faculty and staff in memory of
CSM Professor Bill Montgomery, and an
endowed scholarship named after the pro-
fessor, established by his wife, Susan Mont-
gomery, to provide financial assistance for
CSM students who demonstrate financial
need and have overcome a hardship; the Su-
san N. Behmke Legacy Scholarship, estab-
lished by the CSM Health Sciences Division
in honor of former CSM Nursing Professor
Susan Behmke to assist first- or second-se-
mester students from the tri-county area in
the Practical Allied Health/Nursing, Nurse
or Associate Degree Nursing programs;
the Renee Munday Math Scholarship, es-
tablished by CSM staff in memory of CSM
staff member Renee Munday to provide fi-
nancial assistance for non-traditional aged
students residing in Charles County who are
enrolled at CSM as a part-time student;
and the Sidney John Francis Waugh,
Sr. Memorial Scholarship, established
by the Waugh family in memory of
CSM Staff Member Sidney Waugh,
Sr. to provide financial assistance for
both credit and continuing education
students who reside in Bel Alton or
Newburg in Charles County.
These scholarships truly reflect the
close family we become as faculty and
staff at CSM and demonstrate the CSM
love that goes beyond the workplace,
said Development Director Chelsea
Brown. These people made such an
impact on the lives around them that
others turn around and create a schol-
arship in their memory. She added
that celebrating the stories behind the
many memorial scholarships at CSM
is particularly appropriate in February,
as the college celebrates CSM Love,
a month-long effort for the college to
show extra appreciation to CSM stu-
dents, staff and community members
for their contribution to student life
and the college family.
From College of Southern Marland
Thursday, March 2, 2017
CSM Scholarships Aid
Criminal Justice Students
Mary Shasho Remembered with #CSMLove
A local businessman has established two
scholarships at the College of Southern
Maryland (CSM) in honor of his late wife,
Mary Shasho, a woman he describes as
gentle. She is remembered as a habitual
volunteer and an enthusiastic supporter of
all levels of Scouting.
Harry Shasho of Shasho Consulting, a
Southern Maryland commercial real es-
tate brokerage, pledged $25,000 to create
both the Mary I. Shasho Memorial Annual
Scholarship and the Mary I. Shasho Memo-
rial Endowed Scholarship at CSM. These
scholarships will support residents in the
tri-county region who are studying in the
field of criminal justice. The annual schol-
arship will be awarded to CSM students for
the first time this coming fall. In awarding
the scholarships, a preference will be given
to veterans and to students who have been a
part of the Charles County Sheriffs Office
Explorers program.
It is this latter preference that is the di-
rect connection to Mary, who helped start
the Charles County Sheriffs Explorer Unit
1658 in 1986. The Explorers are a senior
Boy Scout unit for teenagers, Harry said,
and Mary worked with the program for
about 10 years.
Harry wanted the scholarship to make
that connection, if possible, since that
was one of the things she liked the most,
hesaid.
Mary died in 2014. She and Harry had
been married for 42 years. As far as Im
concerned, Im still married, he said dur-
ing a phone interview this month. Mary
would have been 65 this week on her birth-
day, Feb. 27.
The Shashos son, Chris Shasho of La
Plata, was too young to be in his mothers
Explorer program. But he remembers going
to many of the events with her and how all
the Explorer members would visit the house
and confide in his mother. Everybody just
kind of gravitated toward her, Chris said.
Everybody loved her there. They all treat-
ed her like she was their mom.
Both Chris and Harry remember Mary
participating in the role-playing scenar-
ios that are part of the Explorer training.
She would get in to the roles so much,
Chris said. She loved doing it and loved
gettinginvolved.
Jeff Holter, a 27-year police officer with
the Charles County Police Department, also
remembers those scenarios and Marys part
in them. I was one of the original group
that started the Explorer post in Charles
County, Holter said. In addition, he said
he was the first Explorer hired in Charles
County as a corrections officer in 1989.
When the Explorers first started, it was
Cpl. [Jerry] Torres and Mary Shasho run-
ning the post. Jerry being a police of-
ficer had a quasi-military approach. Where
Mary was the lighter side and understood
kids and young adults, Holter said. Mary
was easy to talk to and guided the post. I
could tell Mary had a heart for young peo-
ple and wanted to help them succeed.
The County Times Education 15
Front row from left, Eileen Parry, Dylan Pauley, Rachel Kagle, Amanda Mason, Megan Attick, Maria
Davenport and Ashleigh Maloney and, in back, Rebecca Mueller, Erin Park, Michaela Friason, Hannah
Heathman, Holly Miller, Sana Qureshi, Naomi Logue and Dana Stewart.
CSM Nursing Students
Inducted into Honor Society
Mary and Harry Shasho The College of Southern Marylandin- The path to induction in the honor society
ducted 15 students into its associate nurs- involves nursing students becoming provi-
Mary went far beyond just helping with
the post. She continued to assist the young ing degree honor society at a ceremonyat sional members at the beginning of their
people as they moved into the next phase of CSMs La Plata Campus. Calling them 15 third semester of study. They must main-
their lives, Holter said. Personally, Mary of our finest students, Clinical Simulation tain a cumulative 3.0 grade point average,
was an important influence on two fronts. Coordinator Linda Goodman served as the earn a B or higher in all courses required
She convinced me to apply to Charles mistress of ceremonies as each of the sec- for the nursing program with no previous
County instead of other jurisdictions, and ond-year students was called forward to re- nursing course failures, and reflect sound
I believe she heavily influenced the then- ceive a pin and an honor cord that they will moral and ethical values with professional-
Sheriff Jim Gartland to take a chance and also wear when they graduate this spring. ism and integrity of the highestcaliber.
hire me. I truly believe she was the key in Amanda Mason of Lexington Park, one The newest members of CSMs Alpha
of the inductees and incoming president Omega Chapter of the OADN Alpha Delta
the start of my career. I know Mary went
on to influence many others who moved on of Alpha Omega, which is CSMs chapter Nu Honor Society in addition to Mason are
in their law enforcement careers as well as of the Organization for Associate Degree Megan Attick, Maria Davenport, Michaela
keeping the Explorer post moving forward. Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu Honor Friason, Hannah Heathman, Rachel Kagle,
Mary grew up in Washington, D.C. Society, spoke at the event about the his- Naomi Logue, Ashleigh Maloney, Holly
Mary always had an affinity for law en- tory of CSMs chapter. Miller, Rebecca Mueller, Erin Park, Eileen
forcement, Harry said. Her father, Joseph Mason described the service project Parry, Dylan Pauley, Sana Qureshi and
the 15 inductees designed and carried out Dana Stewart.
DeNaves, was a guard at a D.C. jail.
She and Harry were married in 1973 and as part of their activities leading up to the CSM faculty advisers for the Alpha
moved to Charles County in 1976. There, induction. For the project, the students put Omega Chapter of Alpha Delta Nu are
they raised their two children. Both Mary together a comprehensive presentation on Nursing Professors Janice Bonham, Lynn
and Harry worked in the commercial real CSMs nursing program, which they gave Kennedy and Dr. Karen Russell.
estate business. She really helped a lot to hundreds of biomedical students at both The honor society was established to
of people in real estate, Harry said. She La Plata and Thomas Stone high schools. promote scholarship and academic excel-
wouldnt let go [when helping a client]. She We broke down the process for them, lence in the profession of nursing. The
was very gentle, but tenacious. But fam- from start to finish, from applying to objective of the OADN Alpha Delta Nu
ily and work werent the only focus of their the college all the way to sitting for the Nursing Honor Society shall be to recog-
lives. Their Catholic faith was important, NCLEX, Mason said in her speech, re- nize the academic excellence of students
too, Harry said. Absolutely. We went to ferring to the nurses licensing exam. We in the study of Associate Degree Nursing,
church every Sunday. And that faith was demonstrated a nasogastric tube insertion according to the honor societys website.
at least part of the motivation for her life of and discussed the reasons why a patient The society shall encourage the pursuit of
service, he said. might require one. At the end of the pre- advance degrees in the profession of nurs-
Mary, basically, was a full-time volun- sentation, the nursing students answered ing as well as continuing education as a
teer, Harry said, laughing. Shes helped questions from the high school audience. life-long professional responsibility. Addi-
pretty much any organization you can Our hearts were in it, and it showed, tionally, the society shall participate in the
think of. She worked with the homeless, Mason said of the project. recruitment of qualified individuals into
Lifestyles, Explorers, Girl Scouts, Cub the profession of nursing.
Scouts, Kiwanis, and assisted with the
SMECO Offers Scholarships
Charles County Chamber of Commerce,
among other groups. The Explorers were a
group she particularlyenjoyed.
Both of the Shashos children work in the Southern Maryland Electric Coopera- involvement. As part of the application
family business. Chris is the office manag- tive (SMECO) is offering college scholar- process, students must submit an essay on
er and an agent. Teresa Shasho Clark, the ships for the 2017-2018 school year. Four Why is a College Education Important to
Shashos daughter, attended the College high school seniors will be awarded $1,500 Completing My Lifetime Goals? Scholar-
of Southern Maryland, where she earned each. Students are eligible to apply if they ship finalists will be interviewed on Satur-
the Deans Cup and went on to graduate live with parents or guardians who are day, April 22, 2017.
from St. Marys College of Maryland.She SMECO customer-members. Seniors must Students may obtain an application from
now uses her background in banking and be enrolled or plan to enroll full-time in their schools career counselor or by call-
mortgage officer experience to assist the an accredited college, university, or trade ing SMECO at 1-888-440-3311, extension
Shasho business. Harry and Mary have school. The deadline for students to apply 4340. Applications are also available online
four grandchildren. for college scholarships is Monday, April 3, at www.smeco.coop and at the customer
For information on donating to these 2017. For more information, or to obtain an service desk in SMECOs Leonardtown
scholarships or creating your own scholar- application, go to www.smeco.coop. and Hughesville offices. Completed appli-
ship at the College of Southern Maryland, To be eligible for SMECO scholarships, cation packages with all items submitted
visit foundation.csmd.edu/ students must have maintained a minimum together may be taken to a SMECO office
cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a or mailed to the attention of Bernadette
From College of Southern Maryad 4.0 scale. Four $1,500 scholarships will be Lewis, SMECO, P.O. Box 1937, Hughes-
awarded based on scholastic achievement, ville, MD, 20637. When mailing, please al-
financial need, and community and school low time for delivery.
16 Feature Story The County Times
County Looking to
Expand Airspace
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
County government officials will
meet with property owners close to the
St. Marys County Airport Friday to
begin negotiations for property rights
that will eventually allow for the long-
awaited expansion of the local airfield.
The airport needs to protect its
airspace, said Gary Whipple, the
countys director of airport operations.
There can be no objects penetrating
the approaches for aircraft and the
main culprit are trees.
Essentially were working to ob-
tain rights for basic tree removal.
For years the county has looked to
expanding the runways at the airport
to bring in more commercial air traffic
and bring the facility up to its potential
as an economic development tool.
The acquisition of property rights to
remove obstructions for more aircraft
are one of the key steps in making the
expansion of the facility at the end of
Airport Road in California a reality,
Whipple said.
But the impact to local landowners
would not reach the level of them hav-
ing to vacate their properties, he said.
Were not buying from or mov-
ing property owners, were acquiring
easements, Whipple said.
This means that the county would
be buying access to the proper-
ties to remove obstructions to
incomingaircraft.
There are three small properties that
the county will look to buy outright
one will be to help with eventual
connection of Airport Road to Law-
rence Hayden Road, which must also
be moved.
Its [Airport Road] a dead end and
its not good for first responders or for
general traffic flow, Whipple said.
There are then 19 other properties
that the county will attempt to gain ac-
cess rights to, Whipple said, for a total
of a little less than 60 acres.
The connection of Airport Road
and Lawrence Hayden Road are also
expected to help with increasing eco-
nomic development, Whipple said.
He estimated the costs of buying the
easements would be between $500,000
and $1 million.
Aside from expanding the airports
runways for additional airplane land-
ings, the expansion will also bring
more hangar space.
Already the airport has seen major
expansion in hangar space to take on
different jobs including storage of air-
craft and maintenance and repair.
AeroMaryland, a program of busi-
nesses banded together to seek con-
tracts from the Department of De-
fense that need to be fulfilled quickly,
through the Naval Air Systems Com-
mands rapid prototyping office, is one
such project.
Expansion of services available at
the countys airport has
been seen as vital to the
venturessuccess.
Officials believe that if
these businesses can be
successful in finding more
defense industry money in
rapid prototyping of equip-
ment and maintenance of
aircraft, instead of trying
to vie for dwindling money
to develop completely new
projects, that they can begin
Thursday, March 2, 2017
to eventually attract work from the pri-
vate sector.
The airport now also hosts the
University System of Marylands Un-
manned and Autonomous Systems
(UAS) test site, which has been active
in developing civilian uses for robotics
and aerial drone technologies tradi-
tionally used by the military.
All of this activity meant that the
countys focus continued to shift to-
wards ensuring that it would not have
to remain dependent on strictly mili-
tary spending such as at Patuxent
River Naval Air Station and NAVAIR
which has been the norm for de-
cades, said County Commissioner
Todd Morgan.
I look at the airport as part of the
Lexington Park Development District,
which it is, Morgan said. This board
is looking for economic development
opportunities.
The airport is one of the legs
on that stool, its the strong leg we
havetoday.
Still, county leaders are anxious to
see results, particularly with ensur-
ing state funding for the University
System of Marylands facility to be
attached to the Southern Maryland
Higher Education Center, also on Air-
port Road, is received.
That new facility would be a hub for
autonomous device and robotics re-
search and development as well.
There are a lot of public/private
partnerships down there at the airport
now, Morgan said. Its our first real
attempt at public/private partnerships
to expand economic development in
the county.
You cant just wave a wand and get
it done. Its a laborious process.
guyleonard@countytimes.net
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 18 Obituaries
The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.
Mary Ozella Lacey
Mary Ozella
Lacey, 90, of Abell,
MD, died February
10, 2017 in Leonard-
town, MD.
She was born
April 17, 1926 in Dy-
nard, MD to the late
Catherine E. Harris
Thompson and Louis
Marshall Thompson.
Mary (Dickie) married Joseph Robert
Lacey on May 3, 1943 in Bushwood, MD.
Together they spent 70 wonderful years of
marriage before his death in December,
2013. Mary was a housewife, farmer and
restored antique furniture for a living. She
enjoyed to crab and yard sale for antiques.
She loved to dance and was a former mem-
ber of the Country Music Club. Her great-
est enjoyment was spending time with her
family.
Mary is survived by her children: Ber-
nard Aloysius Lacey (Tina) of Abell, MD,
Robert Thomas Lacey of Columbia, MD,
Sharon Ann Choate of District Heights,
MD, Joseph Leroy Lacey (Laura) of Abell,
MD, and Sandra Lee Massari (John) of
Lincoln University, PA; sisters: Gertrude
Osborne of King George, VA and Susan
Vallandingham (Joe) of Bushwood, MD; 13
grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and
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In Remembrance
5 great great grandchildren. In addition to
her husband and parents she is preceded in
Charles F. Lynch (Laney) of Hollywood,
MD, Thomas J. Lynch (Mary) of Tehacha-
death by her siblings: Catherine Hall, Louis pi, CA, Nancy M. Coxon (David) of Val-
Thompson and Louise Bryant. ley Lee, MD, Donald E. Lynch (Robin) of
Memorial Contributions may be Hollywood, MD, and Kimberly A. Bost-
made to American Cancer Society, P.O. wick (Isaac Oakley) of North Port, FL; her
Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Sister-in-Law, Patricia A. Allen (John) of
Condolences to the family may be Finksburg, MD; 16 grandchildren; 15 great
made at www.brinseldfuneral.com. grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchil-
Arrangements by the Brinseld Funeral dren. In addition to her husband, Charles
Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. L. Lynch and her parents, she is also pre-
ceded in death by her daughter, Mary
Mary Regina Lynch Kathleen Lynch; and her siblings, Evelyn
M. Jones Norton, Marie R. Jones Kenney,
George L. Jones, John E. Jones, William J.
Mary Regina Jones, Helen L. Jones Matusky, James R.
Lynch, 89 passed
Jones, and Elmer T. Jones.
away February 20, Memorial Contributions may be made to
2017 at her home
Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leon-
in Valley Lee, MD, ardtown, MD 20650.
surrounded by her
Condolences to the family may be made
loving family. at www.brinseldfuneral.com
Born on February
8, 1928, in Balti-
more, MD, she was John Buddy Huriah
the daughter of the
late George J. Jones and Mary Regina (Sel- Ridgell
way) Jones.
John Buddy Hu-
Mary was a full time home maker, where
she dedicated her life to raising her children riah Ridgell, 73, of
Scotland, MD, died
as well as a number of her Grand-children.
Family was always her number one prior- February 19, 2017 at
his residence.
ity. She also enjoyed cooking, camping,
crabbing and shing. He was born June
Mary is survived by her children, 22, 1943 in Leonar-
dtown, MD to the
late D. Theodore Sr.
and Alice Lilburn
Wheatley Ridgell.
Buddy was employed for over 32 dedi-
cated years for the federal government as a
mechanic until his retirement in 2005. He
enjoyed spending his summers on the water
shing and crabbing. He had family crab
feasts on Fridays and oyster scalds in the
winter. He enjoyed gardening and giving
his harvest away to family and friends. He
was an avid traveler especially to Chiwn-
coteague and Sky Line Drive. If he wasnt
on the water or in his garden he could be
found in his shed tinkering with something.
His family was his greatest love and he en-
joyed spending time with them.
Buddy is survived by his children: Robin
Earnshaw of Ridge, MD, Barbara Dunbar
(William) of Lexington Park, MD, and
John BJ Ridgell, Jr. (Tonya) of Ridge,
MD; his grandchildren: Caitlyn Earn-
shaw Rasel (Brian), Ashlyn Earnshaw,
Josephine Earnshaw, Zachary Ridgell and
Quinton Ridgell; his sister, Selina Unkle;
and many nieces, nephews extended fam-
ily and friends. In addition to his parents,
he is also preceded in death by his wife,
Annette (Ann) Ward Ridgell; his brothers,
Carl Ridgell and Dominic Junior Ridgell;
and a granddog, Scruffy Dunbar.
Memorial contributions may be made to:
Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, Post Of-
ce Box 520, Ridge, MD 20680 or Ridge
Volunteer Rescue Squad, Post Ofce Box
456, Ridge, MD 20680, or St. Marys
County Emergency Friendly Fund, 20937
Black Duck Court, Callaway, MD 20620.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinseldfuneral.com.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Merrill Lee
Dement, Sr.
Merrill Lee De-
ment, Sr. 81, of Cali-
fornia, MD passed
away on February
1, 2017 in Washing-
ton, DC. Born on
November 5, 1935
in Great Mills, MD,
he was the son of the
late Doris Louise
Pilkerton Dement
and George L. Dement. Merrill was the
loving husband of Lois Ann (Potsie) Bell
Dement, whom he married on August 19,
1966 in Our Ladys Church Medleys Neck.
Merrill is survived by his son Merrill Lee,
Jr. of California, MD, 2 grandchildren: El-
lie Dement, and Lenny Dement. Siblings:
Leonard Tinky Chester Dement, Mary
Broadhurst, and Melva Abell. He was pre-
ceded in death by his daughter Doris Marie
Dement, siblings: James Lynwood Dement,
Leon Russell Dement, Mildred Juanita
Hampton, and Delores Vernell Zucharo.
He was a lifelong St. Marys County, MD
resident. Merrill worked at the Harry Lun-
deberg School of Seamanship as a security
ofcer, retiring after 22 years in 2005.
Clifford McFarland
Hateley
Clifford McFar-
land Hateley, 78,
of Leonardtown,
MD, died January
31, 2017 at Hospice
House of St. Marys
in Callaway, MD.
He was born
January 13, 2017 in
Mississippi.
Clifford served
four years in the United States Marine Corp
until he was Honorably Discharged. He was
employed for many years as a maintenance
repairman until his retirement. He enjoyed
drawing, collecting coins and arrowheads,
and woodworking, including building bird
houses. He loved to sing country music at
karaoke. He spent over 28 wonderful years
with his loving companion, Mary Philyaw.
In addition to his loving companion,
Mary, he is also survived by his children,
Vicki L. Sibley and Mark T. Hately; his
step-children, Pamela Lynn Wood and
Jeannie Mae Wathen; his sisters, Betty
Black and Geraldine Hateley; and four
grandchildren: Toby Wood, Travis Wood,
Jacob, Wathen, and Jenna Herbert. He is
preceded in death by his parents.
All services will be private.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinseldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinseld Funeral
Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Thursday, March 2, 2017 The County Times In Our Community 19

Pet of the Week

MEET PEARL
My name is Pearl. I was born in
June of 2016.
I was rescued by Feral Cat Rescue.
I am a purr girl and a lap kitty. I am
currently trying to get attention from
my foster mom as she is typing this bio
as I dictate it to her. We started over
already because we had some of it and
I caused her to hit something which
erased the whole thing.
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 20 In Our Community
Brandon Cullins Shines
in Texas Rodeos
By Zach Hill
Contributing Writer
Hiding in one of the smaller but grow-
ing communities in Maryland comes a man
with a unique talent.
His name is Brandon Cullins and he is
now perhaps now known as the greatest
horse barrel racer in Maryland or one of the
best in the country.
The Clements resident most recently had
the opportunity to go to Texas for a suc-
cessful qualifying tournament at Stockyard
Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth.
Following that came a rather success-
ful championship run in RFD-TVs The
American Rodeo at AT&T Stadium.
600 people qualify for [all events in
The American Rodeo qualier] nationally
Brandons Mother Anne Mary Cullins de-
scribed. Brandon qualied three different
horses but was only allowed to take two of
them to Texas.
His two selected horses included VQ
Sucker Punch which he refers to as
Rocko and his original rst choice horse
which goes by KN Fabs Mist of Fame.
On the rst round of the qualier, Bran-
don secured a top 30 spot by riding KN
Fabs Mist of Fame against the other 178 op-
ponents in his eld.
Earning a 28th place nish from that
run, Cullins made it to the top 30 semi-
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impulse decision to ride his other horse,
Rocko, which had just nished slower
with a 34th place nish and a time of
14.140 econds.
Cullins said that he felt more comfort-
able with Rocko and knew he could get a
faster time out of him.
After making his adjustments for the
top 30, Cullins managed to accomplish an
amazing feat.
Cullins went on to win the seminal
round with a time of 13.833 seconds, thus
securing a top 10 spot to the nal round
which would be held three days later at
AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The 10 people that advanced from the
qualier to the championship round, in-
cluding Cullins, are all considered to be
amateurs in the eld and would be compet-
ing for a $1 million divided prize.
However, the qualifying group wouldnt
be able to get that money so easily however
as they would be faced against 10 invite
only professional barrel racers who were
competing for there share of a smaller
$100,000 divided prize.
On February 19th, Cullins would ride his
way ahead of 16 other riders with a time of
14.681 and he would make it to the top four
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end of the road for Cullins as he would hit a
barrel in his nal run.
While hitting the barrel adds a ve sec-
ond addition to your time, Cullins still
managed to get a third place nish in the
shoot out with a time of 19.683 seconds.
Had he not hit the barrel and been given
the ve second addition of time, Brandon
Cullins would have been RFD-TVs Amer-
New Regional Ag
Director Appointed
The Southern Maryland Agricultural
Development Commission (SMADC) is
pleased to announce new Director, Shelby
Watson-Hampton. Shelby is a Southern
Maryland farmer, an Agricultural Market-
ing Specialist, and an active member of the
Maryland farming community. In her pre-
vious position at the Maryland Department
of Agriculture, she worked in the Market-
ing Department promoting and marketing
Maryland products, farmers, and farmers
ate
markets, as well as running the Farmers
Market Nutrition Program.
Shelby is an active member of many
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agricultural associations and committees.
She also farms on her family farm in Bran-
dywine, Maryland, where they grow wine
grapes and host private events in their barn
venue. Shelby is a 2007 graduate of the
University of Marylands College of Agri-
ic
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ican Rodeo Barrel Racing champion by just
6 thousandths of a second.
Fortunately enough for Cullins, he man-
aged to walk away with a smaller sum of
money and some fame and recognition in
the barrel racing community.
He is the rst person in at least the last
decade from Maryland to get a top ve n-
ish at RFD-TVs The American Rodeo in
this event.
Graduate Fellow of the LEAD Maryland
Class VIII.
When asked about her new position, she
replied, I am so honored, grateful, and ex-
cited to have this opportunity to work for
the Southern Maryland Agricultural De-
velopment Commission. As Director, my
mission will be to work towards fostering
a truly cohesive farming community in
Southern Maryland, which brings out the
best in all farmers and all production types.
We need every farm we have; large, small,
conventional, organic, traditional, niche,
agritourism and value-added. It takes all
agricultural types to have a diverse and
successful farming economy.
As an individual with family farms in
both Prince Georges and Charles Coun-
ties, ties to the Southern Maryland farm-
ing community across all ve counties,
and an afnity for promoting an inclusive
and cooperative atmosphere,
I will strive to continue and to
and prosperous farming com-
Shelby joins SMADC with
a wealth of experience and
commitment to the farming
community in Southern Mary-
land. The Tri-County Council
for Southern Maryland (TCC-
SMD) board, and the SMADC
board and staff welcome Shel-
by as the newest manager of
our Economic Development
team. Shelby will start in her
new position on March 6.
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Commission
Thursday, March 2, 2017 The County Times In Our Community 21

Connections Series CSM Childrens Theatre to

Features Sunil Yapa Present Knufe Bunny
When College of Southern Maryland As-
sociate Professor Krista Keyes heard Sunil
Yapa present at a conference in 2016, she
knew the author would be the perfect addi-
tion to CSMs Connections Literary Read-
ing Series. The annual series highlights art-
ists who exemplify the purpose of Connec-
tions to bring art and literature to life for
the people of Southern Maryland.
Yapa is the author of Your Heart is a
Muscle the Size of a Fist, a debut novel
about protest and civil unrest that has ar-
rived on the market to critical acclaim. Its
been called one of Time Magazines Best
Books of the Year; one of Amazons Best
Books of the Year; a Barnes & Noble Great
New Writers Pick; and an Indies Next Pick.
Yapa will be featured at the March 3 Con-
nections program at the Prince Frederick
Campus, starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Flag-
ship Building, Room 119.
The book is about the World Trade Orga-
nization protests in Seattle, Washington in
1999. For Keyes, the book is the perfect ad-
dition to the Connections Series because it
deals with a timely topic protest and civil
unrest. Keyes said she tries to present to her
students an accurate and full picture of how
literature reects current events and how it
can affect their perception of the world. She
has been using Yapas novel in her class In-
troduction to the Novel, because its theme
is so topical.
This novel is exactly what the Connec-
tions series is all about because it allows us
to make vital connections between Ameri-
too long. Theres no way to respond to cur-
rent events, he said. A novel is about ex-
pressing what it feels like to be human in
this moment.
Yapa chose to write about protest be-
cause, as he sees it, joining a protest is a
way of joining a family. In his novel, seven
people from very different places are all
searching for something, and they all col-
lide in Seattle.
When I look at protest, its something
that may not even change things politically,
but the people who participate feel a power-
ful connection to each other, he said. In
that moment, they feel less lonely, less dis-
connected, less alienated.
Keyes considers literature a tool that can
bring people together, if used correctly. She
says that we cannot always travel to differ-
ent places and see things through the eyes
of other people, but with literature, anyone
whether they have a passport or not can
understand the experiences of people on the
other side of the world.
I try to show my students how literature
can increase their sense of empathy, and
Sunils book does that, she said.
Yapa said his novel is about emotion, and
it goes beyond the initial anger and grief that
his characters feel. When we get angry,
our anger burns out. So what can we nd
beyond that anger? Can love and listening
overcome the divisions between us?
When he comes to CSM, Yapa said he
hopes to convey a message to the Connec-
tions audience that even though we live in
The College of Southern Maryland Chil-
drens Theatre will present Knufe Bunny:
A Cautionary Musical, a play by Mo Wil-
lems about a girl and her father dealing with
the loss of a beloved stuffed animal.
Performances will be held at the CSM
Fine Arts (FA) Center Theatre on the La
Plata Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road at 7
p.m. on March 10 and at 2 and 7 p.m. on
March 11.
The cast includes Eva De Leon of Lex-
ington Park as Trixie, with Joshua Pierre of
Trixies father, played by Joshua Pierre, and Trixie,
played by Eva De Leon
Bryans Road playing the father and Sabrina
Martin of Waldorf playing the mother. Pup-
pet 1 will be performed by Andrew Geier
of Waldorf, Puppet 2 by Frank Bowles of
Mechanicsville, Puppet 3 by Holly Sinnett
Coelho of La Plata, Puppet 4 by Gershawn
Mason of Indian Head, Puppet 5 by Kehle
Hatch of Waldorf and Puppet 6 by Kai Hyser
of La Plata. Morgan Kline and Jillian Kline,
both of Waldorf, will portray the choir. The
play will be directed by Sherry Santana. Mi-
chael Santana is the music director, and Ka-
tie Kwiatkowski is the choreographer.
The play, which was commissioned by
and rst produced at the John F. Kennedy
Center for the Performing Arts, is about
what happens when a young girl named
Trixie and a favorite stuffed bunny set off
with Trixies father for a trip to the laundro-
mat. The trip brings wonder, excitement and
joy to the lively toddler, until she realizes she
has left her Knufe Bunny at the laundro-
mat. Trixie does everything in her power to
make her father understand the emergency,
but her father fails to see the urgency.
Knufe Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
is presented through special arrangement
with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are
also supplied by MTI.
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can history and current events, Keyes said.
The novel reminds us of two important
things: the history and impact of nonviolent
protest, and the fact that underneath our po-
litical ideologies, were all just humans who
want to be loved and accepted.
The timeliness of the novel, in fact, is a
bit of an anomaly. Yapa, speaking over the
telephone from Pennsylvania, said he start-
ed writing in 2009, long before protests like
Occupy Wall Street, Ferguson, Missouri
and Baltimore ever happened. By 2014, he
had begun the long process of editing the
book with his agent and the novel ended
up hitting the market at the most serendipi-
tous time possible when it comes to current
events as protest and civil unrest become a
part of Americans daily lives.
If you try to write a relevant novel, thats
not really the purpose of a novel. It just takes
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lands, Thailand, Greece, Guatemala, Ar-
gentina, Chile, China and India, as well as
London, Montreal and New York City.
Yapa received his MFA in Fiction from
Hunter College in New York City in 2010,
where he studied with Colum McCann, Pe-
ter Carey and Clare Messud and was a Her-
tog Fellow for Zadie Smith. The winner of
the 2010 Asian American short story award,
Yapas work has appeared in American
Short Fiction, Guernica, O Magazine, Po-
ets & Writers, The Margins, Hyphen, Slice,
LitHub and others. He has received scholar-
ships to The New York State Summer Writ-
ers Institute, The Norman Mailer Writers
Center, Bread Loaf Writers Conference and
Aspen Words. He currently teaches at the
Center for Fiction in New York City.
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 22 Calendars
Community Calendar
Thursday, March 2
Free Tax Preparation And Electronic
Filing
Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills
Road, Lexington Park, Maryland
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
The AARP Tax-Aide program is providing
free walk-in tax preparation and electronic
filing for low-to middle-income taxpayers,
with special attention paid to those ages 60
and older, at the Church of the Ascension,
21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park,
MD. Taxpayers do not need to be a mem-
ber of AARP. Taxpayers must bring their
SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS and picture
IDs, as well as a copy of their 2015 tax re-
turns and all income and tax related infor-
mation including names, SOCIAL SECU-
RITY CARDS, and birth dates for every-
one who will be listed on the return. Tax-
payers must also bring health care benefits
and insurance information, including Form
1095-A if health insurance was obtained
through the Marketplace or Exchange. We
are not able to prepare tax returns involv-
ing businesses, farms, rental properties,
or partnerships. Additional information is
available at: smctaxaide.org.
Living Well with Chronic Conditions
Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905 Chan-
cellors Run Road, Great Mills
12:30 PM-3:00 PM
Let early spring be the time you do some-
thing wonderful for yourself: improving
your life even while dealing with a chronic
health condition! While there are a very
wide variety of chronic health conditions,
many of the symptoms and emotions ex-
perienced by the sufferers are the same-
fatigue, pain, depression, frustration, etc.
Living Well with Chronic Conditions is
an evidence-based program developed by
Stanford University. It is a workshop that
consists of 6 sessions taught by trained
lay-leaders and is designed to teach suffer-
ers skills that can be used to better man-
age symptoms and improve ones outlook.
St. Marys County Department of Aging
& Human Services, in conjunction with
Health Connections has been offering this
periodically over the last seven years with
updates to the program that make this work-
shop even more effective. New sessions
will begin at Loffler Senior Activity Cen-
ter on March 2 and will continue through
April 6. If you are serious about learning
new ways to manage your symptoms, make
daily tasks easier, communicate effectively
with your doctors, lessen frustration, fight
fatigue and get more out of life, then this is
for you! If you have any questions, or wish
to sign up call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or
stop by the reception desk.
Gut-buster Cheese Steak Fundraiser @
VFW 2632
23282 Three Notch Rd, California, MD
20619
5:30 PM-8:00 PM
Stop by and enjoy one of our delicious
GUT-BUSTER Philly-Style Cheese Steaks.
All Cheese Steaks served on a hoagie roll
or wrap with your choice of cheese and
grilled veggies, and served with American
Fries for only $8.00. Choose from CHICK-
EN or STEAK. Eat here or take one to go
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Ladies Bible Study
Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, Sot-
terly Rd. Hollywood MD
7:00 PM
Ecumenical Ladies Bible Study. Free
event and open to all ladies. We are cur-
rently studying the Women of the Bible
Please join us for this wonderful time
of sharing. You are welcome to bring
your craft projects, such as knitting,
crocheting,embroidering, to work on while
the discussion is being presented. Beverag-
es provided. For more information contact
the church at 301-373-2130
Am. Legion Post 221 Meeting
AL Post 221; 21690 Colton Point Rd; Av-
enue, MD
8:00 PM-9:00 PM
American Legion Post 221 invites all active
duty personnel and veterans to join us for
our monthly meeting on the first Thursday
of each month at 8:00pm. Visit our website
at www.alpost221.webs.com/ or e-mail us
at alpost221@aol.com. Call (301) 884-4071
for more information. Tell them you saw
the announcement on the SoMd Internet
Calendar!
Friday, March 3
First Friday in Leonardtown, MD-Youth
Art Jam
Various locations throughout Leonardtown
5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Be sure to join us on First Friday for a fun
evening of Art & Entertainment - a fea-
tured highlight of this exciting event will
be activities based on the theme Youth
Art Month. Stop by the Leonardtown
Arts Center at 22660 Washington St.
tovieworiginal piecescreated by talented
young artists fromthe community and en-
joy live music performed by the Southern
Maryland Youth Orchestra & Choir. Mem-
bers of the SMYOC will also be playing
atother nearby locations in the Downtown
Leonardtown area and there will be one-
evening-only First Friday specials offered
at participating shops and restaurants. For
more details about this event check the your products and services in front of inter-
Leonardtown First Fridays page on Face-
book or our website: www.firstfridaysleon-
ardtown.com.
Fish Dinner, All you can Eat
St George Catholic Church, 19199 St
George Church Rd, Valley Lee, MD.
4:30 PM-11:00 PM
Suggested Donation $10.00
POC Brian Werring 240-925-5668
Celebrate Recovery
Our Fathers House45020 Patuxent
Beach Rd, California, MD
7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Please join us for Celebrate Recovery, a
free Christian-based 12-step program for
adults 18 & up struggling with any hurt,
hangup, or habit, meets Fridays at Our
Fathers House Assembly of God Church
in California, Maryland. A large group
lesson 7:30-8:30pm and gender-specific
small groups 8:30-9:30pm are followed by
refreshments. For more information e-mail
OFHCR4U@gmail.com. Wed love to meet
you!
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email zach@countytimes.net
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
Saturday, March 4
Free Tax Preparation And Electronic
Filing
Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills
Road, Lexington Park, Maryland
9:00 AM-12 Noon
On Saturdays, for taxpayers arriving from
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (NOON) , the
AARP Tax-Aide program is providing free
walk-in tax preparation and electronic fil-
ing for low-to middle-income taxpayers,
with special attention paid to those ages 60
and older, at the Church of the Ascension,
21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park,
MD. Taxpayers do not need to be a mem-
ber of AARP. Taxpayers must bring their
SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS and picture
IDs, as well as a copy of their 2015 tax re-
turns and all income and tax related infor-
mation including names, SOCIAL SECU-
RITY CARDS, and birth dates for every-
one who will be listed on the return. Tax-
payers must also bring health care benefits
and insurance information, including Form
1095-A if health insurance was obtained
through the Marketplace or Exchange. We
are not able to prepare tax returns involv-
ing businesses, farms, rental properties,
or partnerships. Additional information is
available at: www.smctaxaide.org
Kids Expo at 5 South Event Center
21030 Point Lookout Road, Callaway, MD
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Our Kids Expo is a diverse experience for
all things child related. This event is for
families looking for information on child
health, wellness, education and enrichment
programs. We will have activities, demon-
strations and exhibits throughout the day.
Please join us to learn what our local area
has to offer! Browse dozens of vendors and
see live presentations! 5 South Event Cen-
ter located at 21030 Point Lookout Road,
Callaway, Maryland 20620. Information
online at www.5southeventcenter.com/
kids-expo.
Vendors Wanted! If you would like to put
bring your sketch pads. Musicians bring
ested families our expo is for you! Informa-
tion, rental agreement and payment options
available at www.5southeventcenter.com/
kids-expo or call John at 240-538-1984.
COSMIC Symphony Family Concert
Patuxent Presbyterian Church, California
MD
4:00 PM-6:00 PM
The Concert will feature the winner of the
annual Young Artists Competition. In ad-
dition, the orchestra will perform the North
American premier of Mieczyslaw Wein-
bergs The Suite of 1950, Rimsky-Kor-
sakovs Capriccio Espangol, and Proko-
fievs The Montagues and Capulets from
Romeo and Juliet. Children are free and
adult tickets can be purchased at the door
or at cosmicsymphony.or
Spaghetti Dinner (all you can eat), Silent
Auction
Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, Sot-
terly Rd. Hollywood MD
5:00 PM
All you can eat Spaghetti dinner, menu
to include meatball sauce, Alfredo sauce,
broccoli, bread and salad, Tea, coffee, wa-
ter. $10.00 per person. Desert table avail-
able (donation appreciated). Silent Auction.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
This is a fund raiser to benefit different pro-
grams around the church. For more infor-
mation contact the church at 301-373-2130
Bag Bingo to benefit Piney Point PTA
Second District Volunteer Firehouse 45245
Drayden Rd, Valley Lee, MD 20692
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Bag Bingo to benefit Piney Point Elemen-
tary PTA Sat March 4th. Doors open 5PM,
Bingo begins at 6PM.
SCOUT and VERA bags, filled with great
prizes.
$20 admission book, $5 additional books
Emailalyshas@gmail.com to reserve
seats or a table for large groups.
Benny C. Morgan Recital Series: The
Southern Maryland Chambe
CSM, Leonardtown
8:00 PM
8 p.m., March 4, College of Southern Mary-
land, Leonardtown Campus, Auditorium
of Building A, 22950 Hollywood Road,
Leonardtown. Members of the ensemble
are teachers from Charles and St. Marys
counties who work in the public schools, at
CSM or at private studios. Free. Call 301-
934-7828 or visit www.csmd.edu/Arts.
Sunday, March 5
All Saints Episcopal Church 375th An-
niversary Celebration
All Saints Church and Hall 22598-21656
Oakley Rd., Avenue, MD
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
All Saints Episcopal Church, Oakley Par-
ish is proudly preparing for a celebration
of 375 years of worship, inclusion and
community service. The day will begin
at 10 AM with services at the Church led
by our Bishop Marianne Budde and Priest
in Charge Harry Harper. The celebration
will continue at the Parish Hall that will
include lunch prepared by the congrega-
tion and music. The opportunities to visit
the beautiful little church, explore its aged
cemetery and enjoy a congenial repast are
priceless and may even inspire you. Artists
your voices. Children bring your laughter.
All can bring open hearts and a willingness
to enjoy this historic occasion. We hope to
see you there. (22598 Oakley Road., Av-
enue, MD 20609) if you are interested in
tour of the church and cemetery send a text
or leave a VM at 301-651-0650 with your
name and contact information.
Quarter Auction BenefitSt. Marys
Elks
St. Marys Elks Lodge 45779 Fire Depart-
ment Lane, California, MD
12 Noon-3:00 PM
Doors open at noon; auction starts at
1:00PM
Benefit: Charities of the St. Marys Elks
Paddles are $3 each or 2 for $5. Bids are
14 quarters depending on the value of
the prizes to be won.
Concessions and cash bar will be available.
For info or reservations, call 410-474-2958.
Follow us on Facebook at Quarter Auctions
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Thursday, March 2, 2017
Mechanicsville Moose Lodge Turkey Shoot
Mechanicsville Moose Lodge 495
12 Noon-4:00 PM
TURKEY SHOOT
SIGN UP STARTS AT NOON
IST ROUND STARTS AT 1:00 pm
shoot for money and prizes call jimmy suite
at 240-417-5767
there will not be a turkey shoot on Sunday
2/26/2017
regular scheduled turkey shoot starts march
5, and every Sunday there after.
Hymn Sing
Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, Sot-
terly Rd. Hollywood MD
6:00 PM
Do you like singing the hymns of the
church? Or have you ever heard of the
hymns of the church? Then you need to
come and join us for an hour of hymn sing-
ing. This is an ecumenical and free event
open to the community. We provide the
pianist, hymn books, and song leader. You
provide the voice. You also get to pick your
favorite hymns to sing. For more informa-
tion please call the church at 301-373-2130
Monday, March 6
Ledo Pizza Fundraiser in Leonardtown
4:00 PM- 8:00 PM
The Seventh District Volunteer Rescue
Squad Auxiliary will be sponsored by the
Leonardtown Ledo Pizza on March 6th.
20% of all sales associated with SDVR-
SA will be donated. This offer applies for
Dine-In or Carry-Out and be sure to men-
tion who its for.
Free Film Screening
Lexington Park Library- Room B 21677
FDR Blvd, Lexington Park, Maryland
20653
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Join us for a free public documentary
screening of the acclaimed film Ground-
swell Rising to learn more about the real-
ity of hydraulic fracturing (aka Fracking)
and what the dangers are for the future of
our environment and public health. We will
have a Q&A before and after to be pre-
pared and educated on the topic of frack-
ing to be effective at the St. Marys County
Commissioners Public Forum March 7th
6:30pm in the Chesapeake room in Leon-
ardtown. The goal for the commissioners
public forum March 7th is to have as many
people who support the ban on fracking
present so that they will pass a local ban on
fracking and send a letter of support to the
state house. Were trying to have speakers
who are homeowners, engineers, parents,
realtors, both military and local families,
watermen, educators and business owners
to show broad community support. Hosted
by the Southern Maryland Sierra Club.
Tuesday, March 7
Free Tax Preparation And Electronic
Filing
Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills
Road, Lexington Park, Maryland
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
The AARP Tax-Aide program is providing
free walk-in tax preparation and electronic
filing for low-to middle-income taxpayers,
with special attention paid to those ages 60
and older, at the Church of the Ascension,
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Community Calendar
21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, Freedom Therapy Solutions Nutritional discusses Venous Insufficiency, the cause
MD. Taxpayers do not need to be a mem- Presentation of varicose veins and spider veins, which
ber of AARP. Taxpayers must bring their Garvey Senior Activity Center, 41780 Bal- affects 50 percent of women over 50 and
SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS and picture dridge Street, Leonardtown 30 percent of men over 50. Besides offering
IDs, as well as a copy of their 2015 tax re- 1:00 PM-3:00 PM information and demonstrations on this hot
turns and all income and tax related infor- Physical Therapist Lisa Mesmer from topic, there will be an opportunity to ask
mation including names, SOCIAL SECU- Freedom Therapy Solutions will be at the questions of the staff from The Center for
RITY CARDS, and birth dates for every- Garvey Senior Activity Center to do an Vein Restoration. Register for this presen-
one who will be listed on the return. Tax- informative presentation on nutrition for tation by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658,
payers must also bring health care benefits National Nutrition Month. Come join us or stop by the reception desk to sign up.
and insurance information, including Form and learn! Call the Garvey Senior Activ-
1095-A if health insurance was obtained ity Center at 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 for CSM Alumni & Friends Connection
through the Marketplace or Exchange. We more information and to reserve your spot. Dinner
are not able to prepare tax returns involv- CSM, Leonardtown
ing businesses, farms, rental properties, Cokie Roberts Lecture 6:00 PM
or partnerships. Additional information is Michael P. OBrien Athletics & Recreation CSM alumni are invited to the CSM
available at: smctaxaide.org. Center at St. Marys College Alumni & Friends Connection for dinner
7:00 PM-9:00 PM and to share insights at one of three focus
Art Classes by Jamie Naluai Cokie Roberts is a political commentator group sessions. Ideas shared will directly
Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905 Chan- for NPRs Morning Edition and ABC March 9, Leonardtown Campus, Build-
cellors Run Road, Great Mills News. She has been in broadcasting for ing C, Room 216, 22950 Hollywood Road,
10:00 AM-12 Noon over forty years and has won three Emmy Leonardtown; and 6 p.m., March 14, Prince
$85; Swing into spring with some art Awards. Roberts is included in the Broad- Frederick Campus, Flagship Building,
classes! Jamies classes are suitable for be- casting and Cable Hall of Fame, and con- Room 119, Prince Frederick. Free. A $50
ginners as well as intermediate level stu- sidered by the American Women in Radio gift card will be raffled at each event and
dents. She teaches drawing, painting and and Television to be one of the fifty greatest there will be door prizes. RSVP by March
other mediums in four 2-hour sessions per women in broadcasting history. 3 at csmd.edu/alumni. The college is also
month. Learn many drawing and painting interested in hearing from alumni who
techniques to create pieces of artwork for Thursday, March 9 cant attend at csmd.edu/whereareyounow.
each session. Cost of these classes includes
enough paint and supplies to get you start-
ed. Payment may be made to instructor on Health Presentation: Leg Works
the first day of class. Call 301-475-4200, Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905 Chan-
ext. *1658, to sign up or to learn more. cellors Run Road, Great Mills
10:00 AM-12 Noon
Walter Mosley Lecture The Center for Vein Restoration will pres-
Michael P. OBrien Athletics and Rec- ent Leg Works, a one-hour program that
reation Center at St. Marys College of
Maryland
8:00 PM-10:30 PM
The Inaugural Presidential Lecture Series
presents Walter Mosley, The Only True
Race is the Human Race, at St. Marys
College of Maryland. An audience question
and answer period will take place immedi-
ately following the event and a book sign-
ing will begin at 9:30 p.m. Seating is first-
come, first-served and the event is free of
charge and open to the public. The novels
Devil in a Blue Dress and Black Betty
will be available for purchase during the
book-signing portion of the event.
Wednesday, March 8
History and Educational Video Series:
Accidental Inventions
Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905 Chan-
cellors Run Road, Great Mills
10:00 AM-12 Noon
This 84-minute video tells the stories be-
hind ten extraordinary inventions that
came about as the result of accidents, in-
cluding Teflon, Velcro, stainless steel, and
dynamite. Register for this video by calling
301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the re-
ception desk to sign up. (Seating is limited
to 16.)
Book Discussion at Garvey
Garvey Senior Activity Center, 41780 Bal-
dridge Street, Leonardtown
10:30 AM-12 Noon
Join the book discussion group at the Gar-
vey Senior Activity Center! The group will
be discussing The Storyteller, by Jodi Pi-
coult, on March 8, at 10:30 a.m. To learn
more or to borrow a copy of the book, call
301-475-4200, ext. *1050
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Thursday, March 2
Steve Nelson
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
Solomons
6:00 -10:00 PM
anglers-seafood.com
Dominic Fragman
The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
8:00 PM
www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
Friday, March 4
Karaoke & DJ Night
Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great Mills
More Songs then you can sing in a
month of Sundays but you can have
fun trying. 104,750 song to choose
from!
8:00 PM Midnight
Ryan Forrester Trio
The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
8:00 PM
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Library Calendar
Microsoft Office:
Introduction to Word
Leonardtown Library will hold Mi-
crosoft Office: Introduction to Word on
Monday, March 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn how to open, create, format,
print, and save documents using Mi-
crosoft Word 2013. Prerequisite: Basic
skills in using the mouse & keyboard.
Adult computer classes are limited to
ages 16 and up. Registration required
on www.stmalib.org.
Cloud Computing 101
Lexington Park Library will hold
Cloud Computing 101 on Thursday,
March 9 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Have
you heard of the Cloud, but youre not
quite sure what that means or where
to go to access it? Take a look at some
common cloud applications and learn
how easy and convenient cloud com-
puting can be. Adult computer classes
are limited to ages 16 and up. Registra-
tion required on www.stmalib.org.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
In Entertainment
Karaoke
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
Solomons
9:00 PM-1:00 AM
anglers-seafood.com
DJ Ray
Anthonys, Dunkirk
9:00 PM
www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Saturday, March 5
Rockin The Rail
Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great Mills
Put your dancing shoes on and join
in the fun! (DJ ONLY)
8:00 PM - Midnight
Wicked Weekend
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
Solomons
8:00 PM- Midnight
Thursday, March 9
Cowboy Crossing
The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
8:00 PM
www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
Preschool Music
Explorers
Leonardtown Library will hold Pre-
school Music Explorers on Friday,
March 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Join us as we explore music and inter-
pretive dance by playing simple instru-
ments, moving our bodies, and creating
art inspired by classical pieces! For ages
3-5, Please register on www.stmalib.org.
Southern Maryland Math
Circle
Lexington Park Library will host the
Southern Maryland Math Circle on Sat-
urday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
The Southern Maryland Math Circle
provides fun, fascinating math activi-
ties to middle- and high-school students
(and their families!) Run by the faculty
at St. Marys College of Maryland, this
monthly gathering is sure to inspire a
love of mathematical exploration to ev-
eryone who comes. Snacks will be pro-
vided. No registration required.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
St. Marys Department of Aging
Programs and Activities
Energy Assistance
Applications Available
2017 energy assistance program ap-
plications are being accepted through the
end of March. Persons who have not ap-
plied for the program since July 2016 are
eligible to apply. Eligibility is determined
by gross household income 30 days prior
to the date of application (one person
$1,733 per month, two persons $2,336).
Persons age 60 years and over may con-
tact the Department of Aging & Human
Services at 301-475-4200, ext. *1050. All
others may contact the Tri-County Com-
munity Action Committee, Inc. at 301-
475-5574, ext. 200.
National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and
to celebrate at the Garvey Senior Activ-
ity Center invites you to dine with us
throughout the month. The U.S. Depart-
ment of Agriculture recommends Ameri-
cans eat a well-balanced diet of protein,
grains, dairy, fruit and vegetables. At
Garvey, we invite you to travel around
the U.S. Department of Agricultures
My Plate food guide. Each week during
lunchtime you will be given fun tips and
tricks for meeting the nutritional guide-
lines recommend for a healthy lifestyle,
including easy recipes. Small gifts relat-
ed to the weekly topic will be given for
individuals who dine with us. Get your
Nutrition Passport stamped each time
you attend lunch. Rack up those stamps
to be entered into the grand prize draw-
ing at the end of the month! To make a
reservation for lunch, call 301-475-4200,
ext. *1050.
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Tai Chi for Arthritis 2
The second level of Tai Chi for Arthri-
tis and Fall Prevention will take place
at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on
Mondays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. be-
ginning Monday, March 13. Students
who attended the Tai Chi 1 classes in Jan-
uary and February are already enrolled in
this new session. Also welcome to enroll
is anyone who has completed Tai Chi for
Arthritis and Fall Prevention 1 at any
of the St. Marys County Senior Activ-
ity Centers within the past three years. It
is also acceptable to join these classes if
you have already completed Tai Chi for
Arthritis 2 or 3. If you are eligible and
wish to sign up, call 301-475-4200, ext.
*1658, or stop by the reception desk.
Research Your Irish Roots
Interested in learning more about your
personal Irish heritage? Louise McDon-
ald will lead a class at the Northern Se-
nior Activity Center on how to research
your Irish roots on Tuesday, March 14
from 9-11 a.m. This class will be taught
in the computer lab and basic computer
experience using an internet browser is
required. Space is limited. To sign up for
this series in advance, please visit the
signup table or call 301-475-4200, ext.
*3103.
Freedom Therapy Solutions
Nutritional Presentation
Physical Therapist Lisa Mesmer from
Freedom Therapy Solutions will be at the
Garvey Senior Activity Center to do an
informative presentation on nutrition for
National Nutrition Month on Wednesday,
March 8 at 1 p.m. Come join us and learn!
Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 for more
information and to reserve your spot.
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Coloring Group at Northern
Do you like to color in adult coloring
books? Adult coloring books are a fun
way to keep a focused mind while relax-
ing and enjoying the nostalgia of color-
ing. The Northern Senior Activity Center
will have its first coloring group meeting
on Monday, March 6 at 1-2 p.m. in the
Craft Room. Bring your colored pen-
cils, markers, and coloring books/pages
to enjoy working on your projects with
friends. If you are interested in learning
more about this opportunity please call
301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
Educational Video at Loffler
The video Accidental Inventions will
be shown at the Loffler Senior Activ-
ity Center on Wednesday, March 8 at 10
a.m. This 84-minute video tells the sto-
ries behind ten extraordinary inventions
that came about as the result of accidents,
including Teflon, Velcro, stainless steel,
and dynamite. Register for this video by
calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop
by the reception desk to sign up. Seating
is limited. Free.
Annual St. Patricks Day bash at the Gar-
Health Presentation at
Loffler
On Thursday, March 9, The Center for
Vein Restoration will present Leg Works,
a one-hour program that discusses Venous
Insufficiency, the cause of varicose veins
and spider veins, which affects 50 percent
of women over 50 and 30 percent of men
over 50. Besides offering information and
demonstrations on this hot topic, there
will be an opportunity to ask questions of
the staff from The Center for Vein Res-
toration. Register for this presentation by
calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop
by the reception desk to sign up. Free.
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Photo/Jar Luminary
Print out a favorite photo on regular
copy paper (no bigger than 3x3 for best
results) and bring it to the Loffler Senior
Activity Center on Friday, March 10 at
10 a.m. Make a unique luminary using a
glass jar, some Mod Podge and a little bit
of paint. Though you will be bringing in
the photo, we will supply the rest of the
materials. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658,
or stop by the reception desk to get in on
the fun. Pre-registration is required.
Reflexology
Our Reflexologist will be at the Garvey
Senior Activity Center on Wednesday,
March 8, at 10 am. Sarah Strain is ARCB
Board Certified and visits the center reg-
ularly. Reflexology helps relieve stress
and tension as well as improve sleep, di-
gestion, immune functions, and metabo-
lism. Each 45 minute session is $40. To
makes a reservation, call 301-475-4200,
ext. *1050.
Wearin of the Green Bash
at OGarvey
For the luck of the Irish, join us at our
vey Senior Activity Center on Friday,
March 17, at noon! Enjoy a traditional
meal of Shepherds Pie, Irish Soda Bread,
steamed cabbage and a yummy dessert.
Irish tunes to be performed by John
Pomerville, singer of traditional Irish
pub tunes. Cost for lunch is by donation
for those ages 60 and above and $6 for
those under the age of 60. To make reser-
vations, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050, by
noon on Thursday, March 16. Remember
to wear your lucky green!
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Abednego Jackson
8/29/1833: Abednego Jackson, a resident
of the District of Columbia, aged 76 years,
states he entered the service in the year
1777, he thinks [it was 1778] in the month
of April, being a resident of St. Marys
County and subject to militia duty, which
he was frequently called on to perform
on account of the very exposed situation
of that County to depredations from the
British cruisers by which they were much
infested, he determined with many of his
acquaintances in that country to the num-
ber of about 50 or 60 to enroll themselves
as volunteers to join the Army of Gen.
Washington in the Jerseys at that time, as
he understood was in great need of men;
and being enrolled by Col. Barnes of that
County, they set out from Leonard Town
for Annapolis where they remained for
some time
From Annapolis, they proceeded to the
head of the Elk, from whence they marched
to Brunswick [NJ] where they joined the
Army From this time, they were em-
ployed in the various movements of the
Army until they arrived in Trenton. He
was with the Army during the cannonade
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of this place and the Battle of Princeton.
He will never forget the roaring of cannon
in that time which remained in his ears for
a long time afterward. ..
The names of many of the men who
volunteered with him he well remembers,
viz., Richard Sweany, Francis Wheatley,
Sylvester Wheatley, James Barrett, Joseph
Reswick, William Chatley, Joseph Fields,
Robert Greenwell, James Wimsatt, Barton
Goddard, and some others.
He has been in the employment of the
Catholic College [Georgetown University}
for a great number of years which did not
allow him any leisure to visit his native
County, consequently cannot tell whether
there be any one of them alive at this time to
prove his service. Were he now at leisure,
the effects of old age would prevent him
from going, being scarcely able to crawl
along, and very poor in his circumstances.
6/15/1833: Statement of Zachariah God-
dard [born in St. Marys County] of George
Town who states that he came to George
Town to reside in 1807 and rented a home,
part of which he let to Abednego Jackson
with whom he, at that time, became well
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acquainted and whom he has now known
intimately ever since. He has often heard
Jackson recount his services as a soldier in
the Rev. WarHe has always considered
Jackson a man of the strictest veracity and
honor and that he rmly believes he was a
soldier and served as he has stated.
6/15/1833: Statement of Rev. Thomas F.
Mulledy, President of the Catholic College
Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit /
The Farm Saver
Two unrelated topics, but are they?
I have wondered for the last few years
why I keep seeing Rabbit, rabbit pop up
on Facebook quite often, slowly I started to
notice that it was on the 1st of the month that
this mysterious wordage appeared. It both-
ered me because I hate to miss out on any-
thing. Was this some new fad? Something
that the teens were using to mean some-
thing else? So, of course in my own fashion
I had to nally look it up many years later
and found lots of great answers, but the
NPR interview with Martha Barnette, host
of A way with words, I liked the best.
From an NPR Weekend Edition show:
There are different variations of it [Rab-
bit, Rabbit]. I mean, some people say rabbit,
rabbit. In the U.K., its quite common to say
white rabbits. Gilda Radner was someone
who was known to say bunny, bunny on
the rst day of the month; to ensure, as she
put it, laughter, love and peaceIt ensures
luck. And we dont know why, you know,
rabbits have been associated with luck of
one sort or another - usually good luck - for
more than 2,000 years. But its only in the
early 1900s that we see written references
to this superstition.
I will try to say Rabbit, Rabbit from
now on every rst day of the month rst
thing in the morning. The best way that
I read to do this is to place a sign on your
bedroom wall, or I would think by placing
a small stuffed bunny by your pillow would
work as well. Of course, I could sleep down
in the bunny room aka guest room down-
stairs on the last day of each month to en-
sure I would awaken to a few interesting
rabbits I have acquired or have been given
Thursday, March 2, 2017
of Georgetown. States he was educated at
this college, entering it at an early period of
his life--when he rst became acquainted
with Abednego who has been in the Col-
leges employment ever since. He has heard
Abednego talk about his war time service
many times, believes he did serve and that
he is an honest and truthful man.
as gifts over the years.
And when you think of rabbits you
normally think of lawns and farms where
they can romp, hop, and play. Many of you
may not have known Nancy Wolfe of Low-
er Brambly in Chaptico, but maybe youd
like to say a soft thank you or blessing this
weekend in her name as she is laid to rest.
Nancy was a member of our church, Christ
Church, Chaptico for many years, but also
an avid member of the Grange; a nation-
wide organization that according to Mary-
land State Grange is a community orga-
nization rmly based in agriculture with
family values and hometown roots. You
might have seen her at the St. Marys Coun-
ty or Charles County Fairs in some of her
many roles as the baby contest judge or in
the Arts and Crafts Building, or you may
have even been recruited by her a time or
two to help. There are so many good things
that Nancy did for the benet of women in
need and for the many groups to which she
belonged.
I knew Nancy as one of my rst friends
in the church, who as an Altar Guild mem-
ber or probably just as a good person, of-
fered to help me with bows and owers and
whatever else I needed for my wedding. We
became friends and antiquing buddies and
had great adventures from here to Pennsyl-
vania. But what Nancys legacy will truly
be is that of saver of farmland from devel-
opment. Nancy quietly acquired beautiful
land, some with older homes which she
rented to families or left in their pristine
condition. It is to this that I say my bless-
ing as I see yet another development rising
in two centuries old farmland
around Charles and St. Marys
Counties. Gods peace to you,
Nancy.
So, I say to you all, Rabbit,
rabbit March, Gods peace, and
hope that the month and year is
good to you.
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments
or ideas to: shelbys.wander-
ings@yahoo.com or nd me
on facebook: Wanderings of an
aimless mind
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CHURCH SERVICES
DIRECTORY
CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Cecilia Church
BAPTIST CHURCH ANGLICAN CATHOLIC
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Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.
8:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite I Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.

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10:30am Holy Eucharist, Rite II,


Church Schedule
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Organ & Choir Sunday

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Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m.
PO Box 1260
All are Welcome
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Tuesday
21800 N. Shangri-La, Dr. #8
Pastor James L. Bell, Sr. Tuesday
Evening Prayer 6:30 p.m.
Evening Prayer 6:30 p.m.
Bible Study 7 p.m.
Church Schedule PO Box 1260 Bible Study 7 p.m.



Sunday Lexington Park, MD 20653


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30 The County Times Thursday, March 2, 2017

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