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CONTENTS
Local News 3
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LOCAL
“WHO CAN REALLY SAY
WHAT’S IN THEIR MINDS?”
—SHERIFF TIMOTHY K. CAMERON ON TWO LEONARDTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

Cops & Courts 7

STUDENTS ARRESTED FOR THREATENING TO COMMIT A SCHOOL SHOOTING.

Legals8
In Our Community 10
Feature14
Education18 In Local
Obituaries 20 Page 4
Community Calendar 22
Senior Calendar 24
Library Calendar 24
Sports 25 In Community
Games  27 Page 11
Contributing Writers 28
Letters to the Editor 29
Business Directory & Classifieds 30

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School Shooting Threats FCC To Boost Rural

Lead To Arrests High Speed Internet
By Guy Leonard internet and cable provider, said it might
Staff Writer consider taking part in the auction.
By Guy Leonard certain that the two juveniles actually
Staff Writer planned to carry out a mass shooting at “Atlantic Broadband actively supports
Certain homes and businesses in both efforts to provide High Speed Internet
a school, but the threats warranted im-
Two St. Mary’s County Public Schools Calvert and St. Mary’s counties are service to those who live in un-served
mediate investigation and action.
students, both males, have been arrested eligible for assistance from the Federal areas.  We have invested millions of dol-
“Who can really say what’s in their
for allegedly making threats that they Communications Commission (FCC) to lars in the last several years to expand
minds,” Cameron told The County
would perpetrate a school shooting and get high speed internet access routed to our network into areas like St. Mary’s
Times.
“were too smart to get caught.” their rural locations. and Calvert,” said Scott Randall, Vice
Later at a press conference in Leon-
Another man, the father of one of “Connecting the unconnected in rural President and General Manager, Mary-
ardtown at school board headquarters,
the juveniles and a federally licensed America is my top priority,” said FCC land and Delaware for Atlantic Broad-
both Superintendent Scott Smith and
gun dealer, is being sought by local Chairman Ajit Pai in a prepared state- band.  “We will review the Connect
State’s Attorney Richard Fritz said
authorities. ment. “I’m excited that our CAF [Con- America Fund opportunity to determine
quick action by concerned students and
David William Fairfax, 39, of Leonar- nect America Fund] auction will provide if this solution will aid Atlantic Broad-
citizens prevented what could have been
dtown is being charged by warrant with opportunities for innovative companies band’s effort to continue to serve these
another mass shooting at a school.
two counts of reckless endangerment, and cooperatives to bridge the digital areas in the future.”
Smith said the two juveniles were
one count of allowing a minor access to divide for the Maryland consumers and The process entails local providers of
overheard “how they could have done it
firearms and one count of illegal transfer small businesses that lack high speed high-speed internet capacity competing
better.”
of a firearm. access today.” for a portion of $2 billion to be doled out
Cameron said the two suspects also
The two juveniles, 15 and 16 years The FCC is set to release funds from nationwide.
said they “had the tactics” and the
old, have been charged with making the Connect America Fund July 24 to The application period for providers
means to exceed the casualties at Park-
threats of mass violence, a misdemean- underserved communities; the fund is to participate in the “reverse auction”
land; both students denied making any
or, which carries a penalty of up to 10 designed to offset the high cost of bring- runs from March 19 to March 30.
threats when they were confronted by
years of incarceration. ing broadband to rural areas. The broadband expansion would not
police.
Their names have not been released; According to the FCC 124 homes are be immediate, however, since the build-
The same search warrants executed at
Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said they eligible in Calvert and 255 homes are out would take place over the next 10
Fairfax’s home showed that two juvenile
are both being charged as juveniles. eligible in St. Mary’s. years.
males living there, including one of the
Both juveniles attend Leonardtown Atlantic Broadband, which recently
suspects, both had handguns in their
High School, according to police. bought out MetroCast as the community guyleonard@countytimes.net
rooms that were not secured.
Cameron said that Fairfax, who ran a “We take every threat very, very seri-
legal gun sales business from his home, ously,” Cameron said. “See something,
did not secure the weapons from being
accessed by the juveniles as required by
say something works.”
Fritz praised the students and school
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Annual Survey Estimates Number of

Ducks, Geese and Swans
Maryland Midwinter Waterfowl Survey Shows Increase
Each winter, aerial survey teams of biologists from the Maryland De-
partment of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service make
visual estimates of ducks, geese and swans along the state’s coast and
shoreline. This year, teams counted about 1,023,300 waterfowl, well above
the 812,600 birds observed during 2017 and higher than the five-year aver-
age of 851,980.
In general, biologists attribute much of the year-to-year variation to
weather conditions in Maryland, as well as other locations on flyways
used by migratory birds.
“Cold weather and accompanying ice and snow to our north will typi-
cally push birds south as they search for food and open water,” Wildlife
and Heritage Service Director Paul Peditto said. “The more severe that
cold weather is the more dramatic migrations to more southerly locations
can be.”
Overall, dabbling ducks were higher (108,000) than last winter (87,900).
Diving duck numbers (187,200) were lower when compared to last winter
(283,600). Survey teams observed the most Canada geese (641,200) since
the survey began in 1955. The 641,200 Canada geese observed in this
year’s survey was higher than the previous record of 608,000 in 1981.
An above average hatch by the Atlantic, or migratory, population Canada
geese coupled with an influx of resident Canada geese from states to the
north of Maryland, most likely account for the record high count. Photo from MD DNR by J. Scott Bruce
The Midwinter Waterfowl Survey has been conducted annually since
the early 1950s. The Maryland survey results are ultimately pooled to
provide a measure of the distributional changes and long-term trends of waterfowl Press Release from MD DNR
wintering in the Atlantic Flyway.

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activities and modifications. Many of
the tasks performed during the outage
cannot be accomplished while the unit
is online.
Additionally, this year, Calvert is re-
placing a high-pressure turbine on the
non-nuclear side of the plant. This in-
vestment in state-of-the-art equipment
is expected to result in an additional 11
megawatts of generation.
“We are proud to produce almost a
third of Maryland’s power with clean,
safe and reliable nuclear generation,”
said Calvert Cliffs Site Vice President
Mark Flaherty. “Our outage investments
in state-of- the art equipment and new
technologies will help ensure safe, reli-
able operations for years to come.” 
Calvert Cliffs is located on the west-
ern shore of the Chesapeake Bay in
Calvert County and is Maryland’s only
nuclear energy facility. The station is
home to two pressurized water reactors
capable of generating 1,756 megawatts
combined, enough to power more ap-
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Thursday, February 22, 2018
Governor Announces Juvenile Charged In
Education Lockbox Leonardtown Middle
Proposal Incident
Governor Larry Hogan has an-
nounced legislation to create a “lock-
box” for education funding to ensure
that all revenues from Maryland casi-
nos go directly to funding K-12 edu-
cation and improvements to the state’s
public school facilities. The governor
was joined by Maryland Comptroller
Peter Franchot, a longtime advocate
for reforming the funding system set
up by f lawed legislation passed in
2007.
“Ensuring that this money is re-
quired to be used the way voters were
promised it would be is long overdue;
this is a bipartisan issue that a major-
ity of Marylanders agree with,” said
Governor Hogan. “The additional
revenue that was promised for the
classrooms should be required to go
into the classrooms, and the people
of Maryland and our children should
not have to wait for another election
in order to fix this important issue.”
Maryland voters approved slot ma-
chine gambling in 2008 based on a
pledge from the legislature and previ-
ous administration that the new rev-
enues generated would supplement
existing funding. However, the leg-
islation that was enacted allowed for
the new revenues to simply supplant
existing funding.
The governor’s Commitment to
Education Act of 2018 will increase
education spending by more than $4.4
billion over the next decade by phas-
ing in casino revenues from the Edu-
cation Trust Fund over the next four
years. The legislation also dedicates
the first 20 percent of these revenues
to school construction starting im-
The County Times Local News 5
mediately, which By Guy Leonard book as the investigation unfolded.
will add an addi- Staff Writer But by Monday, when sheriff’s inves-
tional $1 billion tigators and school security officials had
over the decade. A chaperone at a school-sponsored cleared the chaperone of wrong-doing,
Compt roller dance at Leonardtown Middle School much of the information about the chap-
Franchot, who Feb. 16 was accused by a young girl of erone’s identity had been removed from
has been warn- inappropriate touching, but an inves- on-line sources.
ing Marylanders tigation revealed that her accusations A message sent to parents of Leonar-
of the problems were false, police have reported. dtown Middle School parents over the
with the existing The 13-year-old girl has since been weekend from the school’s principal
legislation for charged as a juvenile for making a false Deborah A.G. Dennie also said the ac-
over a decade, statement on Monday but was released cusations were unfounded.
affirmed his sup- to her parent pending a ruling from the “There was no truth to the claim,”
port for the gov- Department of Juvenile Justice, accord- Dennie wrote to parents. “In a time
ernor’s bill. ing to police. when tensions run high around the na-
“Students, The chaperone, who was not employed tion and we continue to be terrified for
teachers and by the county public school system, was our students when at school, I would like
families have said to have touched the young female to acknowledge the concerns of parents
waited long and made her uncomfortable, but video and students and stress that the admin-
enough for state surveillance of the event “conclusively istration, faculty and staff of Leonard-
government to refuted” her allegations, police stated. town Middle School remain steadfast in
finally deliver on The incident created a firestorm of our commitment to ensure the safety of
its promise. This controversy on-line with parents who all of our students.”
session, I hope knew the chaperone posting his picture
that both sides of on social media venue’s such as Face- guyleonard@countytimes.net
the aisle can set partisanship aside,
and come together to do the right
thing, by passing this bill and send-
ing it to the governor’s desk,” said the
comptroller.
Governor Hogan’s Fiscal Year 2019
budget provides $6.5 billion for K-12
education, which is record funding
for a fourth straight year and includes
an additional $140 million in direct
aid to ensure funding increased for all
jurisdictions and $15.2 million over
and above legislative funding formu-
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2 sistance of Maryland’s nonprofit organi-
zations, will provide nutritious meals to
1 families in need of assistance across the
state.”
9 The distribution of the shelf-stable
, meal kits was made available through
the Department of General Services’
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the designated Maryland state agency
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ganizations to obtain surplus personal
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eral government, and at no cost. More
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and other resources directly into Mary-
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SAT. 7 A.M. - 2 P.M. • SUN. 8 A.M. - 2 P.M. “Our office is honored to help execute
Governor Hogan’s mission to support
tant new partnership and to connect the
hundreds of Maryland non-profit orga-
nizations we work with every year to the
resources they need.”
“When we learned of this surplus, we
immediately turned to the network of 17
Community Action Agencies in Mary-
land. These organizations, funded in part
by the Maryland Department of Hous-
ing and Community Development, run
a wide range of services for low-income
individuals and families, including food
pantries, meals for seniors, homeless
shelters and much more,” said Secretary
Kenneth C. Holt. “This is a terrific op-
portunity to get this food directly into
the hands and mouths of Maryland’s
most vulnerable populations.”
Through GOCI and DHCD’s outreach
efforts, the state confirmed a critical
demand of 500,000 meals equaling 468
pallets or 18 truckloads of meal kits.
DGS and DHCD coordinated the trans-
portation of the meal kits from Greens-
ville, North Carolina to Crownsville,
Maryland. The Anne Arundel County
Food Bank in Crownsville, Maryland
has volunteered their facility to act as
a distribution hub for nonprofits that
request the meals over the following
weeks.
—Office of the Governor
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Man Accused of St. Mary’s Man Accused
Molesting 7-year-old in Calvert Robbery
Zachary Lee Thomas
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Sheriff’s office detectives have ar-
rested a man for molesting a 7-year-old
girl in his care; charging documents
show that the abuse had occurred over
the course of about a year.
Authorities were first warned about
the alleged crimes of Zachary Lee
Thomas, 23, of Lexington Park when
the victim in the case told police that he
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had sexually violated her
“on several occasions.”
Detectives found Thom-
as at a Yorktown Road ad-
dress and he consented to
speak to sheriff’s detec-
tives, charging documents
stated.
“Initially he adamantly
denied ever touching [the
victim]… in any way,”
charging papers stated.
This line of questioning
continued until Thomas
asked to speak to the de-
tective in their police ve-
hicle away from the resi-
dence, charging papers
stated.
“Ultimately… the de-
fendant confessed to [sex-
ually abusing the victim,]”
according to court papers.
The alleged abuse hap-
pened when the mother of
the victim was away from
the home, court papers
stated.
Thomas faces charges
of sexual abuse of a minor in this case;
court records show that Thomas was
already facing two counts of fourth-
degree sex offense in another case that
occurred last year.
Thomas was facing trial for that case
this week but it was postponed by the
court.
guyleonard@countytimes.net
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Calvert County sheriff’s detec-
tives have arrested two men, one a St.
Mary’s County man, for allegedly rob-
bing the Dash-In store in Prince Fred-
erick which occurred Feb. 12.
Both Levi Lawrence Hill, of Bush-
wood, and Michael Shelton Wiggins,
of Accokeek have been charged with
armed robbery and conspiracy to com-
mit armed robbery, while Hill has been
charged with additional counts to in-
clude two counts of second-degree
assault and two counts of reckless
endangerment.
Both men also face charges of theft
and conspiracy to commit theft.
Charging documents show that
one of the two defendants went to the
Dash-In and asked for five dollars to be
put on one of the pumps for gas, and
then asked for change for the five dol-
lars; the store workers noted his erratic
behavior.
“Suspect [No.] 1 kept his right hand
in his shirt pocket as if he was armed
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with a weapon,” charging documents
stated.
The second suspect came in and
engaged some of the store workers in
order to distract them, charging docu-
ments stated, and the first suspect then
reached over the counter and pulled an
amount of cash out of the cash register.
The store clerks, once they realized
what had happened, came around to
confront the two suspects but one of
them pulled a canister of pepper spray
on them in a threatening manner.
The two suspects then left.
Once detectives viewed the surveil-
lance footage of the incident and found
out the license plate of the car driven by
the suspects, a 2011 Dodge Nitro, and
trace it back to Hill’s address on Hilltop
Drive in Bushwood.
The car belonged to another person,
police stated.
Both men remain incarcerated in the
county detention center, according to
court records.
guyleonard@countytimes.net
Levi Hill
 8 Cops & Courts The County Times Thursday, February 22, 2018

St. Mary’s County Sherrif’s Office

Weekly Blotter
Disorderly- On February 4, 2018, DFC. Law- scene.  A vehicle inventory tion and Rehabilitation Center, located in Leonard-
rence was at the  WAWA, located in the 23000 block was completed and the han- town,  in reference to an altered urinalysis.  Inves-
of Three Notch Road, in California, in reference to dle of a pistol was observed tigation revealed Rashaun Montgomery Peebles age
a large crowd.  While on under the front driver’s seat 39, of Charlotte Hall, was court ordered to provide
scene conducting crowd of the vehicle; further search a urinalysis; Peebles attempted to alter the test and
control, Miesha Cherise revealed a loaded .380 pistol provide a false sample.   Peebles was charged with
Thomas, age 23, of Great under the driver’s seat.  A Alter Drug/Alcohol Test.  CASE# 6566-18
Mills, was yelling and check of the pistol revealed
creating a disturbance.  it was reported stolen, and Violation of Protective Order- On February
Thomas was asked nu- Yates is a convicted felon, 5, 2018, Dep. Payne responded to the 42000 block
merous times to cease her thus it is illegal for him to of Redgate Farm Lane, in
behavior.  Thomas con- possess ammunition or a Yates Leonardtown, in reference
tinued to yell obscenities handgun.  Yates was arrest- to a protective order viola-
and cause a disturbance ed and charged with Illegal tion.  Investigation revealed
and was arrested.  Thomas Possession of Ammunition, Aleksandar Andreev Iv-
was charged with Disor- Illegal Possession of a Reg- anchev, age 35, of Lexington
derly Conduct and Fail Thomas ulated Firearm, Handgun Park, violated a valid pro-
to Obey a Lawful Order.  in Vehicle, Possession of a tective order by sending a
CASE# 6307-18 Stolen Firearm, and Posses- message to a protected party
sion of a Firearm w/Felony of the order.  Ivanchev was
Weapons Violation- On February 5, 2018, Dep. Conviction. CASE# 6525-18 arrested and charged with
McClure responded to a motor vehicle accident in Violate Exparte/Protective
the 28000 block of Pt. Lookout Road, in Leonard- Alter Drug Test- On Order.  CASE# 6516-18 Ivanchev
town.  The vehicle was operated by Joseph Francis February 5, 2018, Dep.
Yates, age 58, of Mechanicsville.  The vehicle was Edwards responded to the —Cpl. Julie Yingling, Sheriff ’s Office PIO
disabled and needed to be towed from the accident St. Mary’s County Deten- Peebles

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DANIEL A. M. LEGALS
SLADE, L.L.C.
LOKER BUILDING Legal Notice
IN THE MATTER OF STEVEN AUSTIN BRODIGAN
FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO STEVEN AUSTIN QUADE

In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland

Case No.: C-18-FM-17-164

Notice (Adult) (DOM REL 61)

The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which
he seeks to change his name from Steven Austin Brodigan to Steven Austin
Quade. The petitioner is seeking a name change because:
I would like my stepfather’s last name.

Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 12th
day of March, 2018. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served
upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an
objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default
or the granting of the relief sought.

Tracy L. Cantrell,
Acting Clerk of Court for
St. Mary’s County Maryland

February 22, 2018

41650 COURT HOUSE DRIVE, SUITE 301 • P.O. BOX 288

LEONARDTOWN, MARYLAND 20650
PHONE: 301-475-5150 • FAX: 301-475-6909
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10 In Our Community
Annual Taste of Solomons Coming Next Month
Restaurants Offer Tastes of Fine Food & Beverages
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New tastes abound in the historic Solo-
mons Town Center as restaurants show-
case selected food and beverages during
the one-day food festival, The Taste of
Solomons 2018 from 11am to 4pm, Sat-
urday, March 24th. The event is one of
the yearly signature events designed and
sponsored by the Solomons Business As-
sociation, with proceeds to benefit the
association’s annual July 4th fireworks
display.
“The Taste of Solomons provides the
community a way to sample and enjoy a
waterfront town during the Spring sea-
son,” according to Taste of Solomons Co
Chair Christopher Donaldson.
Tickets are $4 each and may be pur-
chased at any of the participating busi-
nesses. Each ticket can be exchanged for
a sample of selected food or beverages.
Many restaurants are also participating
in a Gift Certificate Prize program, with
some of the tickets at each location des-
ignated as prize winners. The lucky pur-
chaser will be awarded a gift certificate
for future use at the respective restaurant.
Past Participating businesses have
been: The Island Hideaway, The Ruddy
Duck, Boomerangs Original Ribs, Isaac’s
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Restaurant and Pub at the Holiday Inn, EZ
Thai Too, Captain Smith’s Seafood Market,
Angler’s Seafood Bar and Grill, Kingfish-
ers Seafood Bar and Grill, The Crab Pot,
Carmen’s Gallery, The Lighthouse Restau-
rant and Dock Bar, The Lotus Kitchen and
Kim’s Key Lime Pies, Grill Sergeant Bar-
becue, The Charles Street Brasserie, Sail
Solomons, Annmarie Sculpture Garden
and Arts Center, and the Calvert Marine
Museum.
Tickets will also be available at the Berk-
shire Hathaway HomeServices McNelis
Group Properties office starting Wednes-
day, March 21st and during the event on
March 24th.
There will be an updated Participating
businesses list released to the community
in a few weeks.
For more information on the Taste of Sol-
omons, call 443.722.5966 or 240.577.1002.
For a map of participating restaurants and
their offerings, or for information on ac-
tivities, shopping, dining, and lodging in
Solomons, visit www.solomonsmaryland.
com.
Press Release from Taste of Solomons
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Great Mills Wins
SMAC Campionship
GMHS Boys Varsity Head Coach, Jeff “Pee-Wee” Burrell accepts SMAC Award for
Championship win against St. Charles HS 57 v. 51. Photo by Ceandra Scott.
Board of Public Works
Approves Program
Open Space Acquisition
The Board of Public Works today
unanimously approved a Maryland De-
partment of Natural Resources acquisi-
tion of 522 acres in Charles County for
the development of a new Wildlife Man-
agement Area that will provide both
conservation and recreation benefits.
Adjacent to county managed land, the
site will provide numerous recreational
opportunities for Southern Maryland
residents and visitors, including birding,
hiking, hunting and trapping. The new
property will be managed by the Wild-
life and Heritage Service.
The acquisition will permanently
protect agricultural fields and forested
uplands as well as stream corridors and
The County Times
ravines. The property drains into Popes
Creek and its 60-acre estuarine marsh,
much of which has been protected by the
county.
Popes Creek Valley has been identi-
fied as a Natural Heritage Area. The ac-
quisition will further protect the creek’s
wetlands, which support an uncommon-
ly high diversity of flora and fauna, and
large woodlands that provide essential
habitat for forest interior dwelling spe-
cies such as songbirds.
“This acquisition is a win-win for
environmental advocates and outdoor
enthusiasts,” Maryland Natural Re-
sources Secretary Mark Belton said.
“This incredibly beautiful property,
right off the Potomac River, will protect
ecologically-sensitive habitat, wetlands
and woodlands while providing an ex-
cellent location for outdoor recreational
activities and opportunities, be it hiking
or hunting.”
The property also provides important
scenic value along the Religious Free-
dom National Scenic Byway and the
Booth’s Escape National Scenic Byway.
The Program Open Space acquisition
was leveraged with funds from the U.S.
Navy Readiness and Environmental
Protection Integration program through
the U.S. Department of Defense.
The department also worked in coop-
eration with The Trust for Public Land
to complete this acquisition.
—Maryland DNR
In Our Community 11
Rare Disease Day Proclaimed
Chesapeake Beach Town Council proclaimed Rare Disease Day at its Feb. 15 meeting.
Mayor Pat Mahoney presented the proclamation to Rare Action Network Volunteer State
Ambassador Lydia Seiders as the rest of the town council looked on.
Land Trust to Hold
Meet and Greet
The Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust
(PTLT) will hold a Meet & Greet at the
Port of Leonardtown Winery February
23 from 6-8 p.m. The event provides
the public with an opportunity to meet
PTLT board, staff, and volunteers and to
learn more about the benefits of donat-
ing land and conservation easements for
the protection of the Southern Maryland
countryside.
Highlighting the Meet & Greet will be
a short talk by noted ornithologist and
PTLT board member David Moulton.
Moulton will discuss the critical con-
nections between land conservation and
the variety of birds still present in St.
Mary’s County, particularly open grass-
land species. Protecting our rural legacy
is both a deeply felt human priority but David Moulton
also the foundation for the survival of
diverse birdlife. Moulton, an avid bird- and conservation easements by pur-
er, is the field trip coordinator for the chase or donation. The Trust has con-
Southern Maryland Audubon Society served more than 5,000 acres of land in
and serves on the board of the Cornell perpetuity, keeping it as farm and forest
Lab of Ornithology. to meet today’s needs and those of fu-
To attend this free event, contact An- ture generations.
nabelle Harvey with the number of peo- Property owners interested in learn-
ple in your party: annabelleharvey17@ ing more about preserving their land
gmail.com. For more information and should contact Patuxent Tidewater Land
directions to the Port of Leonardtown Trust Executive Director Andrew Garde
Winery, please visit www.patuxent- (410.53.0042 or Andrew@patuxent-
tidewater.org. tidewater.org) or Frank Allen, presi-
PTLT’s mission is to sustain the re- dent (301.862.3421 or corncribstudio@
gion’s biodiversity and water resources outlook.com). Anyone can support the
through a network of protected land- PTLT mission by becoming a Friend.
scapes. The organization recognizes Visit www.patuxent-tidewater.org to
that forest and farmland and the region’s learn more.
unique historic and scenic character are
vital to a healthy economy and citizens’ Press Release from Patuxent
sense of well-being. PTLT acquires land Tidewater Land Trust
 12 In Our Community The County Times Thursday, February 22, 2018

Governor Larry Hogan Announces New Text

to 9-1-1 System for Maryland

Governor Larry Hogan today announced the
Board of Public Works’ approval of a new Text to
9-1-1 technology for Maryland, helping to update
1960s-era emergency systems with life-saving
technology. This new Internet-based infrastructure
allows citizens to send a Short Message Service
(SMS) text message to 9-1-1. The Federal Commu-
nications Commission estimates that more than 70
percent of all 9-1-1 calls now come from cellular
users.
“This new technology is a vital public safety tool
that could potentially help save the lives of citizens
who find themselves in an emergency situation,”
said Governor Hogan. “I want to commend the De-
partment of Public Safety and Correctional Servic-
es for their hard work to implement this system for
all Marylanders.”
Text to 9-1-1 supports 160 characters per mes-
sage, but no multimedia messaging, such as pho-
tos or video. The Maryland Emergency Numbers
System Board, under the Maryland Department of
Public Safety and Correctional Services, is respon-
sible for overseeing Maryland’s emergency 9-1-1
system, including administering the 9-1-1 Trust
Fund, which will fund the new technology.
“The Hogan administration clearly recognizes
the importance of ensuring that all Marylanders
have access to emergency services,” said Depart-
ment of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Secretary Stephen Moyer. “Text to 9-1-1 is a major
step in modernizing our systems and giving citi-
zens the ability to reach first responders when a call
isn’t feasible.”
As the location for the Maryland School for the
Deaf, Frederick County was chosen as the only
Maryland county for a 2015 pilot program to launch
Text to 9-1-1.
“We are thrilled to welcome this public safety
tool for Maryland’s 1.2 million deaf and hard of
hearing residents, those with a speech impairment,
and anyone in an emergency situation where a
voice call would be dangerous or impossible,” said
Kelby Brick, Director for the Governor’s Office of
the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
The Department of Public Safety and Correction-
al Services, in keeping with nationwide best prac-
tices and preferred methods for implementing Text
to 9-1-1, negotiated the procurement of a master
contract for the entire state that will enable Mary-
land’s remaining 23 counties to secure the technol-
ogy. These improvements facilitate better govern-
ment efficiency and delivery of the technology.
—Office of the Governor

St. Mary’s County Public Library &

St. Mary’s County Health
Department Presents
The Opioid Learning Series
TITLE *DATE TIME
“Chasing the Dragon” 1/11/18 6:00-7:00 PM
Screening & Discussion
The Opioid Crisis in St. Mary’s 1/25/18 6:00-7:00 PM
County
Prevention & Recognizing the 2/8/18 6:00-7:00 PM
Signs of Use: Adults & Youth
Stigma Around the Disease of 2/22/18 6:00-7:00 PM
Addiction
Treatment of Opioid Use 3/8/18 6:00-7:00 PM
Disorders
Responses to Opioid Missue & 3/22/18 6:00-7:00 PM
Overdose: Adults & Youths
* Dates are subject to change based on weather conditions.
For registration and more information, please go to www.stmalib.org
Thursday, February 22, 2018 The County Times In Our Community 13

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DIRECTORY
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 14 Feature The County Times Thursday, February 22, 2018

Bringing Fun Closer To Home sha Radocaj has partnered an important part in attracting a
with her husband Daniel young, highly skilled workforce to
and John Tonkryo to create St. Mary’s County.
puzzle rooms that groups This is a key strategic element in
of people have to think the county’s effort to diversity the
their way out of. economy, by making it more attrac-
She caught the escape tive for younger professionals to
room bug when she went live, work and raise a family here.
through one near Chicago “We’re trying to attract milleni-
some years ago. als here,” Kaselemis said. “And the
Radocaj, an engineer by more things there are for people to
training, had so much fun do here, the more dollars stay here
she wanted to replicate the as well.”
experience here and give Kaselemis said the idea that there
people something fun to do was little to do in St. Mary’s was
in the process. a canard, but it stuck nonetheless;
“We’ve lived here long entrepreneurs who opened up busi-
enough and listened to nesses with a fun premise helped to
people whine about there dispel that myth.
being nothing to do,” Ra- “We encourage a lot more places
docaj told The County to open like this,” Kaselemis said.
Times. The premise of both businesses is
The escape room experi- to have fun while using faculties of
ment has only been running focus, concentration, intellect and
since late last year, Rado- imagination.
Trisha Rodocaj at Escape From The Past caj said, but the response Both businesses are built from the
from the community has passions of their owners, and both
By Guy Leonard to remove one of the most common been strong and positive. of them looked beyond the risks in
Staff Writer complaints about St. Marys’ County “We’re getting some people starting a new venture.
for all its growing wealth and popu- who’ve been to escape rooms but “People like to complain, but I
Two local businesses, one in oper- lation; that there is “nothing to do there are so many who haven’t been wanted to do something,” Ali said.
ation for five years and the other for here.” to one, which is fantastic,” Radocaj “I have three kids… and I don’t
only about five months, are helping Rebecca Ali, a software engi- said. want them to grow up in a place
neer by trade Ali said her business sprang where there’s nothing to do.”
turned table- up from the unlikeliest of When Ali got into table top gam-
top gaming circumstances. ing she found that gamers had to
entrepre- “I was going
neur, has op- through a divorce
erated High and I needed a
Tide Games distraction,” she
in Lexington said of taking up
Park since the competitive
2013. card game Magic.
A n d “This helped me
on Fri- get through it.
day nights “It’s exactly
her venue what I needed.”
is packed Her shop at San
with gamers Souci Plaza has
young and become a center
old looking for all kinds of
for fun. table top gaming,
When she from classic Dun-
started her geon’s and Drag-
business she ons role playing,
was looking Pokemon, War-
for some- Hammer, and
thing fun to Magic to games
do, too. like Settlers of
“I had the Cataan just to
same com- name a few.
plaint so Chris Kasele-
that’s why I mis, the county’s
did this,” Ali Director of the
said. Department of
Just down Economic De-
the road on velopment, said
Three Notch businesses like
Road, at Es- High Tide Games
cape From and Escape From
the Past, Tri- The Past played Photo by Ceandra Scott
Photo by Ceandra Scott
Thursday, February 22, 2018
meet in various places and that
where ever they went there wasn’t
enough space to take on their bur-
geoning numbers.
“There was a need and there was
an obvious one,” Ali said, noting
she had to familiarize herself with
many other games to get her busi-
ness started.
“When I opened this place I didn’t
know anything except Magic,” she
said. “I was clueless about the rest.”
As she operates High Tide, she
is constantly seeking new products
that gamers want.
“Part of the struggle in this busi-
ness is finding what people want,”
Ali said. “I’m always looking for
new games.”
Radocaj also said she and her
partners are still coming to grips
with being entrepreneurs.
“I’m still learning,” Radocaj said.
“But I love that you can come and
do something with your friends.
“It’s really fun.”
Being in charge at Escape From
The Past means that she and her
partners are setting up escape
rooms and watching progress of cli-
ents more than solving puzzles, Ra-
The rule board at Escape From The Past
The County Times Feature 15
docaj said.
But that also means they have to
stay creative in coming up with rid-
dles for customers to solve.
That energizes her, she said.
“We come up with the puzzles,”
Radocaj said. “We love that.”
Once inside an escape room, cus-
tomers have to work together and
communicate to make their get-
away; it’s all about using the mind
and not physical exertion.
“You have to talk to each other,”
Radocaj said. “You have to work
together.
“People get a sense of
accomplishment.”
Ali said running a business fo-
cused on providing a fun venue was
a daunting one but it has turned into
something she loves.
If more people committed to start-
ing similar businesses, it could help
reshape the recreation scene in St.
Mary’s, she said.
It just took determination.
“I decided I’d do this and that I’d
do it all the way,” Ali said.
guyleonard@countytimes.net
Rebecca Ali at High Tide Games. Photo by Ceandra Scott
16 Feature The County Times Thursday, February 22, 2018

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and will feature the work of WERQ (pronounced “work”) is the fiercely fun
n’s
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18 Education The County Times Thursday, February 22, 2018

Pet of the Week School Board Approves

Meet Boogs!
Looking for the PERFECT SIDEKICK? Then you need
to meet me! My name is Boogs and I’m as
sweet as they come. You can tell just by
looking at me that I’m the pal for you!
I’ve lived with other cats and the
only reason I’m looking for a new
home is just that my previous
home had too many cats. I may
come across as being shy but
once I warm up to you I’ll be
your BEST FRIEND! I’m only
SEVEN MONTHS OLD with my
whole life ahead of me and I
want to spend it with someone
wonderful like YOU! We can have
a great time playing laser pointer.
It’s my favorite past time. I really can
catch that thing, right? Make the call
now because CAT ADOPTIONS THIS MONTH
ARE ONLY $20.18!
PLEASE CHOOSE ME!
And remember, if there is room in the heart,
there is room in the house!
Come meet me and the wonderful gang at Tri-County Animal
Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville) or call
301-932-1713 for more information. To see more of my amazing
friends available for adoption, “like” us on Facebook  The proposed budget funds the
@ Tri-County Animal Shelter Southern MD.
Fiscal 2019 Budget
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The St. Mary’s County Board of
Education approved a fiscal 2019
operating budget Wednesday that
has a $5.6 million increase over last
year’s approved spending plan.
The board put more money back
into the schools budget for a junior
ROTC instructor, two additional
guidance counselors, a safety and se-
curity assistant as well as to support
the evening high school program.
The local share of the proposed
fiscal 2019 schools budget is $104.2
million, or $2.04 million more than
last year’s schools spending plan,
according to budget documents re-
leased at the Feb. 21 school board
meeting.
The entire proposed schools op-
erating budget, which includes state
and federal funding, comes in at
$216.1 or $5.8 million higher than
last year’s total appropriation.
negotiated agreements with system
employees and also has increased
funding for textbooks and sup-
plies, special education and student
transportation.
The school system also anticipates
100 percent funding support from
the state for four renovation projects
at Park Hall, Hollywood and Green
Holly elementary schools as well as
a partial roof replacement at Great
Mills High School.
Board Member Jim Davis praised
having more funding for school
guidance counselors and supported
bringing in more counselors trained
in psychology to support mental
health of students.
He said they were especially need-
ful in the aftermath of the Parkland
school shooting in which a troubled
19-year-old killed 17 students at the
high school there with a semi-auto-
matic rif le.
“A lot of these troubled young peo-
ple… are falling through the cracks,”
Davis said, adding that troubled
youth needed help “so they don’t
turn into these monsters.”
The school budget was forwarded
to the Commissioners of St. Mary’s
County for their examination.
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In Remembrance
The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

Robert “Scott” Gaines those who love her. She will be dearly missed. Benjamin “Lester” Cusic, Sr.,
Interment will take place on Friday, February 23,
Robert “Scott” Gaines, 57, of Lexington Park, MD, 2018 in St. Raymond’s Cemetery Bronx, NY.
formerly of Bowie, MD passed away on February 18, Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner
2018 in Lexington Park, MD. Born on January 11, 1961 Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.
in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of Sara M. Gaines and
Robert M. Gaines of Bowie, MD. Scott is survived by
his loving fiancée Kristie Yakel and his brother Patrick Patricia “Pat” Ann Hughes
Preston of Portland, OR.
Scott graduated from Bowie High School in 1980. He
was employed as an Electrician for IBEW26.
All Services are private.
Contributions may be made to Chesapeake Bay
Foundation, Attn: Membership Department; 6 Hern-
don Avenue Annapolis, MD 21403.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner
Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.

Mary “Maeve” O’Sullivan

Mary “Maeve” O’Sullivan died on February 17,
2018, at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown,
MD, finding release after spending many years in the
twilight of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born August Benjamin “Lester” Cusic, Sr., 93 of Leonardtown,
29, 1926, to Dennis O’Mahony and Elizabeth Buckley MD passed away on February 8, 2018 in his home in
O’Mahony in Kanturk, County Cork, Ireland. She was Leonardtown, MD. Born on September 20, 1924 in
the youngest of six children. She had three sisters— Leonardtown, MD he was the son of the late Pearl
Kay, Eilish, and Joan—and two brothers—Tadhg and Elizabeth Bussler Cusic and Richard Stephen Cusic.
Seamus—all of whom preceded her in death. She im- Lester was the loving husband of Frances Idalia Cusic
migrated to America in the early 1960s, and she settled whom he married on June 15, 1948 in Leonardtown,
Patricia “Pat” Ann Hughes, 83, of Valley Lee, MD
in the Bronx. It was there that she met her husband, MD. He is survived by his children: Gail Fletcher (Jim)
formerly from Ft. Washington, MD passed away on
Patrick O’Sullivan. They were married in 1964 and en- of Leonardtown, MD, Ben Cusic of Leonardtown, MD,
February 14, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on April
joyed a wonderful partnership until his death in 1997. Deborah Swann (Tommy) of Piney Point, MD, Marlene
28, 1934 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of
They had two sons: Kevin O’Sullivan (wife Maureen) Long (David) of St. Mary’s City, MD and Ken Cusic
the late Martha Elizabeth Alvey Foote and Joseph El-
of East Hampton, Connecticut, and Brian O’Sullivan (Jane) of Leonardtown, MD. 8 Grandchildren and 8
mer Foote. Pat was the loving wife of Thomas Ray-
(wife Jennifer) of California, Maryland. She had one Great-Grandchildren. Siblings: Lawrence Cusic (Thel-
mond Hughes whom she married on November 10, 1956
grandson, Ryan O’Sullivan (son of Kevin and Maureen). ma) of Leonardtown, MD, Betty Ann Spalding (Bubby)
in St. Thomas More Catholic Church Washington, DC.
Maeve is also survived by her beloved niece, Judy of Leonardtown, MD and Sister-in-law, Mary Cusic.
Pat is survived by her children; Katherine A. Hughes
Sullivan, and other dear family and friends in the Unit- Lester was preceded in death by his Siblings: Lloyd
of Prince Frederick, MD, Linda M. Beavers (Robert)
ed States and Ireland. The family wishes to thank the Cusic, Melvin Cusic, Richard Cusic and John Cusic.
of Myrtle Beach, SC, Raymond Thomas Hughes (Ruth
staff of Cedar Lane Senior Living Community and St. Lester was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resi-
Ann) of Poolesville, MD, 4 grandchildren and 2 great
Mary’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mary- dent. He graduated from Margaret Brent High School
grandchildren. As well as her sisters; Elizabeth Shafer,
land for their compassionate care over the past several in 1943. He co-owned and drove a stock car locally
Janet Dietrich and Mary Danielson. She graduated
years. Maeve loved animals and had a lifelong devotion #88. He was an avid hunter owning several pointer bird
from Oxon Hill High School in 1952. She moved from
to St. Therese of the Little Flower. She enjoyed dining dogs. He regularly participated in field trials aboard
Ft. Washington, MD to St. Mary’s County, MD in 1988
out with a glass of wine in the company of family and Patuxent Naval Air Station winning multiple competi-
and was a secretary for The Federal Judicial Center for
friends. Kind in a quiet, unassuming way, Maeve had a tions. He was a founding member of the Rod and Gun
17 years, retiring in April, 1994. Pat enjoyed painting,
twinkle in her eyes which her illness may have dimmed Club. He helped build the hunting club. He enjoyed
gardening, and piano playing.
– but which can never be diminished in the memories of going on hunting trips to Mississippi, West Virginia,
The family will receive Pennsylvania, and Nebraska with all of his old hunting
friends on Friday, Febru- buddies. He continued to hunt until his mid-eighties
ary 23, 2018 from 9:00- with his last hunt he killed two bucks and some bark off
10:00 AM in the Mat- the pine tree. He would also go on several fishing trips
tingley-Gardiner Funeral to the Eastern Shore and locally. While working for
Home, Leonardtown, MD. C&P Telephone Company he was credited for looking
Where a Funeral Service up the first dial up telephone in St. Mary’s County. He
will be held at 10:00 AM worked his way up to the position of Manager becom-
in the Funeral Home Cha- ing a PBX foreman. While in this position he oversaw
pel with Deacon Joe Lloyd
Lynda J. Striegel & Andrea B. Baddour officiating. Interment will
all the telephones on business and all local military
bases. He was a member of the telephone pioneers. He
be private.
WILLS • PROBATE ADMINISTRATION Contributions may be
was the Past President of Southern Maryland Counsel
of the Pioneers.
made to St. Jude’s Chil-
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Upon retiring, he and his wife Teenie would travel to
Florida for the winters. They had met and made friends
ny’s Place Memphis, TN
Free Estate Classes Third Wednesday 38105.
from all over the country. They continued being snow-
birds for over 25 years. He enjoyed the NASCAR races
of the Month at 11am Arrangements provided
by the Mattingley-Gar-
attending several Daytona races. He enjoyed playing
golf, shuffle board, and riding his gator and golf cart.
301-855-2246 • www.legalstriegel.com diner Funeral Home, P.A.
Leonardtown, MD.
Lester took pride in helping to build his new home
by operating heavy equipment even though he was in
Thursday, February 22, 2018 The County Times Obituaries 21

his mid-eighties. Some of his favorite times were spent
with his children and grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to Leonardtown Vol.
Rescue Squad P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner
Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Evelyn Doris Clements Brooks
Evelyn Doris Clements Brooks, 94, formerly of Wal-
dorf MD, passed away on February 15, 2018 in Leon-
ardtown, MD.
Born April 5, 1923, in La Plata, she was the daughter
of the late Christine E. and William N. Clements. She
was the great-granddaughter of Dr. Samuel A. and Sar-
ah Frances Mudd. She was a 1940 graduate of Glasva
High School, Glasva, MD. She was very active in ath-
letics at Glasva, including softball and volleyball for
which she received many pins and awards. She mar-
ried Thomas A. Brooks, from Dorchester, MA, on May
29, 1943, on the lovely grounds of St. Mary’s Church,
Newport, MD. At that time, Mr. Brooks was stationed
at Camp Gordon, GA and was a First Sergeant in the
Army. Doris worked at Metropolitan Life Insurance
in Washington DC, then Ely’s Department Store in In-
dian Head, MD and finishing her work career at Naval
Ordnance Station, Indian Head, MD, from which she
retired in 1988. She lived in Indian Head for 21 years
where she and Tom were very active in the VFW Post
1800.
They moved from Indian Head to Waldorf in 1965,
where Doris was a devoted and active member of St.
Peters Parish, including the Catholic Daughters of the
Americas, and Project Handclasp. She worked tire-
lessly for the Ecumenical Thrift Store in Waldorf. She
was recognized by the Maryland Jaycees with a Cer-
tificate of Award for Maryland Jaycees Outstanding Se-
nior Citizen dated March 13, 1993. She was an active
docent at the Dr. Samuel Mudd House. She enjoyed
her volunteer work, sewing, family gatherings, making
many of her famous Coconut Cakes and Jewish Apple
Cakes to give away. She and Tom enjoyed many trips
to Ocean City, traveled many times to locations in Eu-
rope, and here in the States to join with members of
the Battle of the Bulge Veterans Group and visits with
family in New England.
Doris was predeceased by her husband, Tom; her
daughter, Evelyn Alice Renner; her parents; brothers,
William (Billy) Clements; J. Allison Clements. She is
survived by her daughter, Sandra (Dick) Wildes; broth-
ers, Edward (Joyce) Clements; Carroll (Charlotte) Cle-
ments; and Leonard (Audrey) Clements. In addition,
she is survived by grandchildren: Alicia (Paul) Guen-
ther; Lynn (James) Bowling; Thomas (Karen) Renner;
Stacey Haynes; great-granddhildren: Chad and Brit-
tany Hall; Samuel Bowling; TC Renner and Devon
Gormley; and John and Christina Henry and Carly
Lundin.

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Community Calendar
ONGOING
Fundraiser for LVRSA
Urban Bar-B-Que, 22845 Washington St. #1342,
Leonardtown
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM thru Wed., Feb. 28
Urban BBQ CUP fundraiser for Leonardtown
Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary. During the
month of February if you buy their special cup
when you purchase your drink the Squad gets a do-
nation. Hope to see you there and Thank You!
iloveubq.com. 240-309-4098.
“Spring Awakening,” the musical
Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall Fine
Arts Center, St. Mary’s College campus    St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Black Stu-
Wed.-Sat., Feb. 28 - Mar. 3, 8:00 - 10:00 PM
Sun., Mar. 4, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Robert Hayes’ Tony Award-winning musical ad-
aptation of Frank Wedekind’s seminal 1891 play of
the same name, “Spring Awakening” is an electri-
fying fusion of morality, sexuality, and rock-and-
roll that celebrates teenage self-discovery and re-
bellion against the authoritarian rule of parents and
teachers.
Directed by Mark A. Rhoda, visiting associate
professor of theater, film, and media studies;
with musical direction by Larry Vote, professor
of music.
$4 for St. Mary’s College students, faculty, staff,
and senior citizens and Arts Alliance members.
$6 for general admission. To reserve tickets, con-
tact the Theater Box Office at 240-895-4243 or
email boxoffice@smcm.edu.
Kids Playwright Festival
All School Aged Children in the State of Maryland
Through April 13
The Twin Beach Players are hosting a playwrit-
ing competition, open to all school age children in
the state of Maryland. The 6 winning playwrights
receive $100.00!!!! Winners are announced no
later than May 30, 2018. Then, auditions are held
for the top 6 winning plays. Performances of the
winning plays will be August 10-19 at the North
Beach Boys and Girls Club. All that enter receive a
congratulatory commissioner’s certificate and coin
at our VIP/Award night. Any school age child may
send their original play entry to: TBP P.O. Box 600
Chesapeake Beach, MD, 20732 or Email at kpf@
twinbeachplayers.org.
Entries MUST BE postmarked or emailed by
April 13, 2018. Rules & Entry Forms are available
to download under our KPF tab at: www.Twin-
BeachPlayers.org.
Free Tax Preparation
Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Rd.,
Lexington Park   
 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
AARP Tax-Aide/IRS certified counselors will
provide free tax preparation and electronic filing
for low-to moderate-income taxpayers of any age
in St Mary’s County, with special consideration
for those 60 and older. Taxpayers do not need to
be a member of AARP. We are not able to prepare
returns for businesses. Walk-In Service is avail-
able for taxpayers on Mondays and Wednesdays,
9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon.
Additional information is available at: www.smc-
taxaide.org. 
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Thursday, February 22
Career Fair
St. Mary’s Hospital, 25500 Point Look-
out Rd., Leonardtown (hospital entrance)
3:00 - 6:00 PM
Grow your career with us! MedStar St. Mary’s Hos-
pital is hosting a job fair for Telemetry, Med/Surg.,
ED, PACU and Radiology RN’s, Nursing Techni-
cians, Physical Therapists, Respiratory Therapists.
April Ryan
Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall on the
College campus Port of Leonardtown Winery, 23190 Newtowne
4:00 - 7:00 PM
dent Union introduce the inaugural Elizabeth
Barber Walker Lecture Series with guest speaker
April Ryan. Ryan’s lecture, “A White House Cor-
respondent’s View in Black & White, Unmasking
Oppression;”
A book signing will follow the event. Free and
open to the public.
Friday, February 23
OLSS Middle School Open House
Our Lady Star of the Sea School, 90 Alexander
St., Solomons
8:30 - 10:30 AM  Leonardtown has accomplished and where we are
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (OLSS) offers
full day and half day preschool and full day aca-
demics for kindergarten through 8th grade. A guid-
ed tour of the campus begins at the main building
of the school. Registration is not required. Admin-
istration and teachers will be on hand to answer
questions and provide information for interested
families. For directions and further information
visit www.olsss.org or call 410-326-3171.
Park Place Toastmasters Club
Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Rd.,
Lexington Park
12:00 - 1:00 PM
A place where you develop and grow—both per-
sonally and professionally. Join a community of
learners, and in Toastmasters meetings learn by
doing. Find out how we can help you develop your
speaking, listening, and leadership skills in a non-
threatening environment!
Lenten Dinner Third District Optimist
St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fair-
grounds Rd., Leonardtown
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Drive through seafood dinner $10, menu includes
for each dinner fish, shrimp, clam strips, fries,
hush puppies and apple sauce. No substitutions.
Benefit 4H archery. Contact Tony 301-904-0799.
criscokid41@yahoo.com.
Lenten Seafood Dinner
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church,
22375 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park
4:30 - 7:00 PM
Give the kitchen a break and treat the family to
a seafood dinner. Fried rockfish, baked haddock,
fried oysters, or shrimp Po’Boy sub.Each entrée
comes with two sides: coleslaw, green beans, or
Thursday, February 22, 2018
fries. Kid meals, desserts, and soft drinks, also
available. Fridays during Lent. 301-863-8144.
Drive Thru Fish Dinner
21804 Colton’s Point Road, Avenue
Every Friday through March 23.
The 7th District Optimist Club is having drive-
thru fish dinner to support the kids of the St.
Mary’s County. Beer battered cod, steak fries, cole
slaw and a roll for $11. Any questions please email:
jesse_rollins@outlook.com. Come support friends
of youth.
Wine Meet & Greet
Neck Rd, Leonardtown
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Join Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust to social-
ize, drink local wines and learn more about sav-
ing land! New Board Member David Moulton will
discuss the connections between land conservation
and birds in St. Mary’s County. RSVP to annabelle-
harvey17@gmail.com. Questions? 301-862-3421.
 PFLAG Mardis Gras Mixer
Mad Moon Cafe & Lounge, 22576 MacArthur
Blvd., #336, California
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Celebrate and socialize with SoMD LGBTQIA,
friends & family. This is an all age event with live
music, Complimentary Mardis Gras Cake. Kids
make a Mardis Gras Mask craft. Hear what PFLAG
headed. We’ll bring the beads… you bring your
friends!
High-Low-Jack-Game
Pitch Tournament
Leonardtown VFD, 22733 Lawrence Ave.
Doors open 6:15 PM (tournament starts 7:30)
Be on time – all tables start at once! $20, bumps
$1/partner. Cash bar and food available. Sponsored
by the Auxiliary of the Leonardtown VFD. More
info, email Jennifer.russell@smeco.
Annie & Mac
Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler
Rd., Chaptico
7:30 PM (doors open 7:00)
Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance
present a HomeSpun Coffee House featuring An-
nie & Mac. They’re music is described as old time
Americana roots. $10 for members, $15 for non-
members. Light refreshments will be provided.  For
more info visit smtmd.org.
Pitch Tournament
High-Low-Jack-Game
Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department 22733
Lawrence Ave.
7:30 -10:30 PM (doors open 6:15)
Must be on time! All tables have to start at once!
$20 registration; bumps $1/partner at your table.
Cash bar and food available. Sponsored by the
Auxiliary of the LVFD. Info, e-mail Jennifer.rus-
sell@smeco.coop.
Celebrate Recovery
Our Father’s House, 45020 Patuxent Beach Rd,
California
7:30 - 9:30 PM
Free group for adults dealing with any hurt,
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hangup or habit. If you are dealing with addiction
to porn, shopping, food, drugs, gambling, cutting,
smoking, alcohol or if you are affected by the ad-
diction of a loved one, come see how working the
Celebrate Recovery program can help. Questions?
of hCR4u@gmail.com
Saturday, February 24
Women’s Health, Wellness Program
21905 Chancellors Run Rd., Great Mills
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Sponsored by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and
St. Mary’s Delicados, Inc., the event includes
health screenings; continental breakfast and lunch.
educational presentations focusing on health and
wellness; and prescription medicine collection
from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Free.
Pre-registration is required; call 301-475-6019.
 Women›s Wellness Workshop
Gateau Health & Wellness Center, 23123 Cam-
den Way, California
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Urinary Incontinence is the involuntary loss of
urine. There are many causes and the problem is
extremely common. As a licensed physical thera-
pist with specialized training in the area of wom-
en’s health, Lindsay Lavato has the knowledge, ex-
perience and tools to help women decrease and/or
eliminate the problem of urinary incontinence.
Health Expo
Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Dept. Social Hall, 28165
Hills Club Road
12:00 - 4:00 PM
Live demonstrations.
 Spirits of Maryland: Southern
Maryland
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three
Notch Rd., Lexington Park
1:30 - 7:00 PM
“Where the Right Stuff Meets the Strong Stuff.”  Additional information is available at: www.
Distilleries from all over the state offer tastings smctaxaide.org.
and the opportunity to purchase craft spirits.  Ad-
mission includes full access to the museum, live
entertainment, light appetizers, and more. Hosted
by the Maryland Distillers Guild, the St. Mary’s
County Chamber of Commerce, and the St. Mary’s
County Division of Tourism. Choose your session:  The St. Mary’s College of Maryland Anthropol-
VIP Admission, 1:30-2:00 p.m., General Admis-
sion 2:00-4:00 p.m., or VIP Admission 4:30-5:00
p.m., General Admission 5:00-7:00 p.m.  $55/VIP,
$45/general.   Tickets: marylandspirits.org
MCW Pro Wrestling in Hollywood
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Company, 24801
Three Notch Rd., Hollywood
6:30 - 10:30 PM
Pro Wrestling returns for “Winter Blast.” Meet
and greet at 6:30, live action at 8:00. Featuring
WWE Hall of Famers “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan and
Sunny, former WWE stars Hornswoggle, Adam
Rose, MCW Pro Wrestling Heavyweight champion
Joey Mercury, and more. Visit MCWProWrestling.
com for ticket and event information. Tickets also
available day of, at the door. Show support on Face-
book at bit.ly/blast24.
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Bingo Every Saturday
Mother Catherine Academy, 38833 Chaptico Rd.,
Mechanicsville
6:30 - 10:00 PM
Doors open at 5:00. Early Birds start at 6:30.
Regular Games start at 7:00. $10 admission (in-
cludes one regular book). Call 301-884-3165 for
more information. Visit www.mothercatherine.org
for Jackpot and Moneyball update.
Sunday, February 25
A Taste of History Bridal Show
Historic St. Mary’s City, Reconstructed State
House of 1676, 47418 Old State House Rd.
1:00 - 3:30 PM
Newly engaged?  Thinking of getting married?
Vendors showcase various aspects of a wedding to
make your dreams come true! $5 at the door for
all unregistered attendees.  Call (240) 895-4991 or
email MaryB@DigsHistory.org to register, or for
more details! www.HSMCdigshistory.org.
Turley Shoot
Mechanicsville Moose Lodge
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Sign up starts at 12:30, first round starts at 1:00.
Shoot for money and prizes.  Info call jimmy
240-417-5767.
Monday, February 26
Free Tax Preparation
Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Rd.,
Lexington Park
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
AARP Tax-Aide/IRS certified counselors will
provide free tax preparation and electronic filing
for low-to moderate-income taxpayers of any age
in St Mary’s County, with special consideration for
those 60 and older. Taxpayers do not need to be a
member of AARP.
An Anthropologist’s Journey
Cole Cinema, Campus Center on St. Mary’s Col-
lege Campus  
4:30 - 6:00 PM
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ogy Department will host Laura M. Ahearn for the
lecture “Love Letters, Language, and Learning: An
Anthropologist’s Journey.” She will ref lect on the
path she has traveled as an anthropologist, which
began with several years serving in the Peace
Corps in Nepal.
She will also discuss how one can apply anthro-
pological skills in many different work settings.
Free and open to the public. 
 Mental Health Support Group
Charlotte Hall Library   
6:00 - 7:00 PM
A support group for citizens with mental health
issues including anxiety and depression. This is
not a therapy group, but a place where people can
gather together and support each other on different
issues.
Thursday, March 1
Legacy of Lucille Clifton
Daugherty-Palmer Commons, St. Mary’s College
of Maryland campus   
7:30 - 9:30 PM
The Office of the President presents “Nurtur-
ing the Compassionate Community: An Evening to
Honor the Legacy of Lucille Clifton.” The event,
co-sponsored by the VOICES Reading Series, is
free of charge and open to the public. The evening
will feature poetry readings and ref lections to hon-
or St. Mary’s College’s former Distinguished Pro-
fessor of the Humanities Lucille Clifton. 
American Legion Post 221 Meeting
21690 Colton Point Rd., Avenue
8:00 - 9:00 PM
All active duty personnel and veterans are in-
vited to our monthly meeting. Visit our website at
www.alpost221.webs.com/ or e-mail alpost221@
aol.com. Call (301) 884-4071 for more information.
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging
Programs and Activities
Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services
Legal Assistance Available
The Legal Aid Bureau, Inc. has ap-
pointments available on Friday, March
9, to provide free legal assistance to St.
Mary’s County residents age 60 and
over. Legal services available include
landlord tenant disputes, denial of public
benefits, advance directives, consumer/
credit problems, etc. Legal Aid cannot
prepare wills, power of attorneys, or
deed changes. To schedule an appoint-
ment call 301-475-4200, ext. *1064.
Seated Tai Chi
The Garvey Senior Activity Cen-
ter is offering Seated Tai Chi starting
Monday, March 5-April 16 at 8:30 a.m.
This modified seated version of Tai Chi
for Arthritis can be enjoyed by anyone
wishing to practice Tai Chi sitting down.
People with almost any chronic condi-
tion can learn to improve their health and
mobility. It is suitable for people who are
either unable to walk or are required to
be seated e.g. while in flight. Medical
studies confirm that Tai Chi for Arthri-
tis relieves pain, reduces fall risk, and
improves quality of life. For more infor-
mation, or to sign up, call 301-475-4200,
ext. *1050.
CSM Wellness
Clinic at Northern
The College of Southern Maryland’s
Nursing Program will provide a free
wellness clinic at the Northern Senior
Activity Center on Thursday, March 8,
from 9-11:30 a.m. Health checks include
blood pressure, height and weight, heart
rate, and vision. Presentations include
topics such as Dehydration, Heart At-
tack, Balance Problems, Foot Health,
and Antibiotics: Why you should take
your medicine. Drop-ins are welcome;
prior sign up is not required.
Microsoft Office:
Introduction to PowerPoint
Leonardtown Library will hold Mi-
crosoft Office: Introduction to Power-
Point on Tuesday, February 27 from
2 – 4 p.m. Learn the basics of creat-
ing multimedia presentations using
Microsoft PowerPoint. Explore how to
animate presentations using various ef-
fects. Prerequisite: Basic skills in using
the mouse & keyboard. Adult computer
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St. Patrick’s Day Craft
Bring the luck of the Irish home with a
beautiful piece of repurposed wood craft
at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on
Wednesday, March 7, at 10 a.m.! Come
join us! The cost for the class and the
materials is $10. Call 301-475-4200, ext.
*1050 to register.
Senior Companion
Presentation
Visit the Garvey Senior Activity Cen-
ter for a Senior Companion Presentation
on Wednesday, March 7, at 1:30 p.m.
Since 1974, Senior Companions have
made a difference by providing assis-
tance and friendship to adults that have
difficulty with daily living tasks, such
as shopping or paying their bills. Their
assistance helps these adults retain their
dignity and remain independent in their
homes rather than having to move to
more costly institutional care. Opportu-
nities are now available for those seniors
55 and over who would like to volunteer
to become a senior companion. If you
are interested in becoming a volunteer,
please join us for this presentation to get
more information on this wonderful pro-
gram. To sign up call the receptionist at
301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Healthwatch Presentation
How to Take Your Own Blood Pres-
sure- and Manage It will be presented
by Linda Weintraub at the Loffler Senior
Activity Center on Thursday, March 8
at 10 a.m. This free workshop is
designed to help you understand what
the numbers mean and why they are
important. Find out when you should
be concerned and what you can do to
improve those numbers. To sign up call
301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the
reception desk.
classes are limited to ages 16 and up.
Registration required.
Protecting Your Privacy Online
Charlotte Hall library will hold a Pro-
tecting Your Privacy Online class on
Tuesday, February 27 from 5:30 – 7:30
p.m. Learn about tools you can use to
limit what’s shared about you online.
Create strong passwords and use free
open source software, including brows-
er plug-ins, the Tor browser, and VPNs
to help keep your information private.
Attendees should be proficient com-
puter users. Registration recommended.
Teen Night: Automotive Jobs
Lexington Park Library will hold a
special Teen Night event: Automotive
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658
Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information
St. Patrick’s Day Party:
Gaelic Games & Grub
Do you have the luck of the Irish? Find
out at the Northern Senior Activity Cen-
ter’s St. Patty’s Day event, to be held on
Friday, March 9, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.!
We will start off with Blarney Bingo fol-
lowed by a fun lunch of Domin-O’pizza
and other pub favorites. This event will
feature live entertainment from the phe-
nomenal Tom Delaney who will perform
traditional Irish and pub songs along
with an ample supply of jokes and sto-
ries. Don’t let your luck run out before
our money raffle! The suggested ticket
cost is $6 and includes the bingo, lunch,
and entertainment. Payment is required
at the time of signup. To purchase your
ticket in advance, please visit the front
desk. For more information call 301-475-
4200, ext. *3101.
St Patrick’s Day Celebration
Get an early start celebrating the luck
of the Irish by coming to the St. Patrick’s
Day Celebration on Tuesday, March 13
from 11a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Loffler Se-
nior Activity Center. Advance tickets are
required with a $7 suggested donation.
Be sure to wear your green as you enjoy
an hour of live Irish music by David Nor-
ris during lunch. Lunch will feature our
version of pub food- Tossed Salad, Ham-
burger on a Bun, with Swiss Cheese,
Lettuce, Onion & Tomato Slices, Oven
Baked Sweet Potato Wedges, Spinach
and Peaches. For dessert, enjoy a green
sweet treat! There may be a bit of Tom
Foolery and shenanigans after the en-
tertainment ends, so bring your sense of
humor! A limited number of tickets will
be sold, and ticket holders ONLY will be
able to have lunch at Loffler on this day.
To learn more call 301-475-4200, ext.
*1658.
Jobs on Thursday, March 1 from 5 -7
p.m. Come get hands-on experience
fixing a car. Learn the skills needed to
extend the life of your automobile from
a local expert. Part of this program will
take place outdoors, so dress according-
ly. Registration Required. Ages 14-18.
School Age Explorers:
Book Fan Mail!
Lexington Park Library will hold
School Age Explorers: Book Fan Mail!
on Friday, March 2 from 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Help your child discover the lost art of
letter writing! Part storytime, part letter
writing primer, this program will teach
your child the basics of letter writing
and give them a chance to write a let-
ter to some of their favorite children’s
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Zumba Gold
Join us at the Garvey Senior Activ-
ity Center and dynamic instructor Geno
Rothback on Thursdays at 10:45 a.m.!
This class is for active older adults who
are looking for a modified Zumba® class
that recreates the original moves you
love at a lower-intensity. The design of
the class introduces easy-to-follow Zum-
ba® choreography that focuses on bal-
ance, range of motion and coordination.
Class focuses on all elements of fitness:
cardiovascular, muscular conditioning,
flexibility and balance! Geno will have
you moving and grooving throughout
the class to fun, upbeat music selections.
This class is on the fitness card and the
cost is $30 for 10 classes. Call 301-475-
4200, ext. *1050 to learn more.
Senior Bowling League
Has Openings
The senior mixed bowling league
sponsored by the St. Mary’s County
Dept. of Aging & Human Services meets
on the second and fourth Thursday of
each month at 12:30 p.m. at Esperanza
Lanes. Cost is $15 per session, which
includes 3 games, shoe rental and ball.
This is a non-sanctioned league though
there are some regulations to follow-
the real point is to have fun with other
people who are 50 years of age or older.
If this is something that appeals to you,
call Shellie Graziano at 301-475-4200,
ext. *1655. Also, call if you would like to
sub for this league and meet the age re-
quirements. Sub fees are paid by league
member.
book authors. Authors are busy people
so responses are not guaranteed, but
having fun at the library certainly is!
Recommended for ages 6-10, registra-
tion required.
Computer Basics 3:
Introduction to the Internet
Charlotte Hall Library will hold
Computer Basics 3: Introduction to the
Internet on Wednesday, March 7 from
2 – 4 p.m. Part three of a four-part se-
ries. Learn terminology, basic features,
and how to navigate the Internet. Pick
up tips on browsing and evaluating
websites in order to make your brows-
ing experience more successful. Adult
computer classes are limited to ages 16
and up. Registration required.
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Maryland Deer Harvest Great Mills Wins
Figures Released SMAC Campionship
Photo from MD DNR by Paul Kane
The Maryland Department of Nat-
ural Resources  has announced that
hunters harvested 86,542 deer dur-
ing the combined archery, firearms
and muzzleloader seasons, from
Sept. 8, 2017, through Jan. 31, 2018.
The harvest exceeded the 2016-
2017 total by more than 1,000 deer.
Included in the statewide total were
7,204 deer taken on Sundays.
In Calvert County the total har-
vest wad 1.688, a 9.6 percent de-
cline from the previous year. In St.
Mary’s, the total harvest was 2,692,
a 3.1 percent increase.
“Sunday hunting continues to be
an important component in man-
aging Maryland’s deer popula-
tion,” Wildlife and Heritage Ser-
vice Director Paul Peditto said.
“Nearly 10 percent of the total
harvest occurred on Sundays, a re-
markable number given the limited
number of Sunday hunting days
available, and the fact that three
of our highest deer density coun-
ties did not have Sunday hunting
opportunities.”
The 2017-2018 statewide har-
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Point Guard, Robert Alexander Gaskin, plays tight offense. Photo by Ceandra Scott.
vest included: 30,247 antlered and
53,135 antlerless white-tailed deer;
and 1,423 antlered and 1,737 antler-
less sika deer.
The harvest in deer manage-
ment Region A (Western Maryland)
increased 18 percent, from 8,490
deer last year to 10,003 this year.
Hunters in these counties reported
6,237 antlered and 3,766 antlerless Photo by Ceandra Scott.
deer.
Hunters in Region B (the
remainder of the state) harvested
76,539 deer, nearly the same as last
year’s harvest of 76,703. A total of
25,433 antlered and 51,106 antlerless
deer were reported in this region.
Frederick County led the harvest
totals again this year with 7,354
deer, followed by Carroll County
with 5,896 and Baltimore County
at 5,559. Garrett and Montgom-
ery counties rounded out the top
five with 5,349 and 4,783 deer,
respectively.
Press Release from MD DNR
Photo by Ceandra Scott.
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Thursday, February 22, 2018 The County Times Sports 27

Guess Who?
I am an actress born in Florida on March 5, 1974. Before earning
my big break, I starred in many B movies and sold food at the
mall. I gained mainstream recognition for movies like
“Training Day” and “Girl in Progress.”

CLUES ACROSS 53. Indicating silence 15. Reduces

1. Shaded inner regions 55. Brown and gray rail 18. Congress’ investigative arm
7. Overlapping part of a garment 56. Nocturnal insects 21. Make uneasy
13. Type of smartphone 58. Make an incision 24. A fake
14. Fall apart 59. Norwegian village 26. Any thick messy substance
16. Football’s big game (abbr.) 60. Commercial 27. Goad
17. Crocodilian reptile 61. Criminal 30. Titan

Kid'S Corner
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20. Swamp plant for NY
65. Clouds of gas and dust in outer
22. Sun can help you get one space 35. Peyton’s younger brother
23. Hops, __ and jumps 67. Mysterious things 37. Fiddler crab
25. Cuckoos 69. One who won’t be forgotten 38. Delivers the mail
26. Small cavities in rocks 70. Starts over 39. Liliaceous plant
28. American traitor 42. Mountain Time
CLUES DOWN 43. Where wrestlers work
29. Tooth caregiver 1. Straighten
30. Popular fish 46. Secured
2. Gives medical advice (abbr.)
31. Ottoman military leader 47. Dog breed
3. Touts
33. Anger 49. Where rockers perform
4. One’s job
34. Fish of the mackerel family 50. Nostrils
5. Afflict in mind or body
36. Some people can’t eat it 52. Express doubt
6. Proofed
38. Amer. Revolutionary War battle 54. Pointer
7. Capital of Angola
40. Misleading ads 55. Slang for sergeant
8. Social insect living in organized
41. Atomic number 76 colonies 57. Selling at specially reduced
prices
43. A type of castle security 9. Ones who are financially
compensated 59. Six (Spanish)
44. Sunscreen rating 62. Holds nonperishables
10. Jacket
45. Very fast airplane 63. Between northeast and east
11. Electron volt
47. Vigor 66. Exist
12. Tuned
48. 007’s creator 68. Meitnerium
13. Syrian leader
51. __ and that
Puzzle Solutions
Last Week’s

Guess Who? Eva Mendes

28 Contributing Writers The County Times
“Different Journeys”
People take different spiritual journeys with
their chosen faith. And there are so many ways
to have spiritual or life journeys whether you are
in a formal religion or not. Since my husband and
I are Episcopalians, we try to give up or take on
something new during the 40 days of Lent each
year. Our priest said during a sermon, that some
think of Lent as our second chance to work on
those New Year’s resolutions. This will probably
be my first chance, since my muddled mind was
a little fuzzy on what to pick for a resolution in
January. I get so overwhelmed with all my bad
habits and projects that it was hard to choose. I
settled on getting back into a rhythm again in
my God Spot in our paths.
It seemed that giving up my bad habit once again of hot, strong morning tea
with lots of cream and sugar was not working. The giving up chocolate thing
didn’t seem to pan out either once my husband brought home two boxes of
Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies – my only true chocolate or cookie weakness. I
won’t go into the details, but I am finally out of the coma, and my esophagus
is no longer numb from that cooling minty feeling.
What I found I needed (need) is to spend some actual quality time in the
God Spot without distracting myself with a million other thoughts. Some
days, I was just telling God to enjoy the day he hath made, but not really talk-
ing to him about what was on my mind. There are times when it is easier for
me to look up and think about or talk to my parents, and I believe that is okay
too. I haven’t found any rules anywhere yet on how to find the center of your
soul and reach in for comfort or grounding, so it is whatever works for that
day. It gets me through those unsettling days where I just feel like I want to cry
all day and can’t figure out why. Those days I really think are from watching
the news. When I was young and said I want to cry and can’t figure out why,
my accommodating mother would say the time-honored statement of: “I can
give you something to cry about.” There was usually something I needed a
good smacking for to justify it.
My husband surprised me by his choice of a Lenten journey, because we
both knew that the giving up chocolate thing was definitely NOT going to
work for him; the chocolate fiend. He stated that he was going to be really nice
to me for 40 days. Sounds easy right? Who wouldn’t want to be nice to me.
And why wouldn’t a retired volunteer and Federal Firefighter, jock, and really
strong guy want to be a gentle soul when I start babbling on about all the great
ideas I have or snippets from conversations from people I meet all over South-
ern Maryland that he has no clue who they are? I asked him if that meant he
was going to listen to all I said without cutting me off to get to the point, or
interrupting to find out who I am talking about, or the worst - rolling his eyes,
and sometimes sticking his fingers in his ears and going “nanananananana-
nanana” while I am telling him something I believe is of vital importance. He
said a somewhat shaky, “Yes”. Hmmm…I could push this, and I did. “Okay,
does that mean you won’t get impatient with me or argue with me too? Now
this is where things started to turn into a battle like with the House and Senate.
My husband started adding amendments to his original statement. He said he
would have to do all those things if it was to stop ME from starting an argu-
ment. “Me? What, are you kidding, you start all the arguments, I try NOT to
argue……………………………..”
How long do you think my husband’s Lenten journey lasted? Let’s just say
things are back to normal in this house, and maybe we will try giving “the
giving up chocolate thing” another go.
To each new day’s adventure, Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to:
shelbys.wandertings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook
Thursday, February 22, 2018
The American Idea
My thoughts are scattered. I’m completely out of rhythm. The NFL isn’t gone
completely, but it’s napping. Months remain before the start of the NBA and
NHL playoffs. Baseball’s spring training has yet to begin. The madness that
college basketball injects into March is a month away. The next tennis major is
the French Open…in May. Tiger Woods is playing again, but he’s flirting with
the cut line, not the leaderboard. That would be concerning if The Master’s, like
apparently everything else of consequence in sports, wasn’t weeks (at least) into
the future. I am, like most sports fans, wandering and hopelessly lost in the mid-
winter’s dark and lifeless forest.
A voice from the beyond: What about the Olympics?
Me: “The what? Oh yeah, riiiiight.”
That’s unfair sarcasm. It’s just that, well, the Winter Games are, I think, a
peculiar oddity for most Americans. The Summer Olympics are more relatable.
Every high school has a track, a volleyball court and a soccer team. Backyards
are routinely adorned with a basketball hoop. Neighborhoods have community
centers with tennis courts, swimming pools and golf courses. Who has access
to a ski jump, frozen halfpipe or a luge course? How many people own a curling
stone? Raise your hand if you’ve landed a triple axel. Nobody? Wait, there’s one
hand up in the back. Filthy liar.
Nevertheless, the Olympics always matter – both for national pride and, inevi-
tably, political maneuvering. Baby boomers experienced Mexico City in 1968
and Montreal in 1976. As a member of Generation-X, the first Olympics I re-
member, the 1980 Winter Games at Lake Placid, New York, produced the greatest
moment in American sports history – the United States Hockey Team’s “Miracle
on Ice.” It mattered, and remains so significant, because a ragtag bunch of Ameri-
can college kids beat the Soviet Union’s best. It was Rocky v. Drago or, more
consequentially, democracy v. communism on ice.
The sports-politics Olympic collision continued with the American boycott of
the 1980 Moscow Summer Games. The Soviets returned the favor by skipping
the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles. The Cold War was chilly indeed. And
after a brief thaw, it feels like the forecast for Russian-American relations may be
ominous again, or at least it should be, particularly by those who have sworn to
“preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”
Millennials were introduced to the undeniable connection between the Olym-
pics and politics this year when, during the Opening Ceremonies, Vice Presi-
dent Mike Pence sat in protest and refused to acknowledge the presence of North
Korean leader Kim Jung Un’s sister, all while North and South Korean athletes
walked in unison. At least Pence, the dedicated athletic antagonist that he is,
stayed for the Opening Ceremonies and didn’t walk out, as he did in protest of the
anthem protests before a Colts game last fall. And hey, North Korea showed up
for these South Korean hosted Olympics, unlike the pass it took on the 1988 Seoul
Summer Games. What amazing progress we are making! Viva la humankind.
Errr…
The point: politicians, of all persuasions and ideologies, have consistently used
the Olympics and, more broadly, sports, as a platform to further a cause. Athletes
have a decorated record of returning the favor, particularly during times of na-
tional and global unrest – which we are unquestionably experiencing today. But
there is an emboldened minority displeased with the latest, proud and passionate
collection of athletes seeking political change. Just stick to sports, the say. In
other words, be less trouble, less human. Recently, Fox News anchor Laura In-
graham served as an inflammatory mouthpiece for those put off by politically re-
sponsible athletes when she commanded LeBron James to “shut up and dribble.”
Ahhh yes…’tis the season for obnoxious demands instead of meaningful con-
versations. Unfortunately for Ingraham and her ilk, the fist shaking will not net
the desired effect. Nor should it. What this is, at its heart, is not an issue with
athletes flexing political muscles, but rather a dangerous intolerance of diversity
of thought. When disagreements no longer prompt curious, respectful dialogue,
a little part of the great idea that is America dies.
Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
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Dear Editor:
Guns Aren’t The Problem
It’s virtually certain that many will
use the school shooting in Florida to fur-
ther their respective agendas. On center
stage will be the controversy about gun
control. Unfortunately guns aren’t the
problem, people are.
We have had guns in our society since
Wyatt Erp and Buffalo Bill were on the
front pages. In my old neighborhood,
an ethnic inner city community in New
York, I bet three of every five apartments
had a gun stashed someplace and it was
never used. We also had most of the vices
we have today, alcohol, bullying, infidel-
ity, unemployment, drugs (not the same
types or as abundant,) ethnic rivalry and
the list can go on. One thing we did have
in far greater supply than we have today
is what I call Christian values. These
values were not unique to those who fol-
lowed the teachings of Jesus Christ but
were equally shared by other groups
who had religious rituals not considered
Christian. Beyond my neighborhood,
where most of the names had prefixes
of, “O”, “Mc”, or “Mac”, were other
minority groups, who referred to us as
Mics or Paddys. There were other la-
bels for them including Spics, Guineas,
Pollocks, Mockies and an assortment of
other terms of endearment. For no good
reason we didn’t like each other but those
basic values were shared by everyone.
Unfortunately, over the past 30 or
more years we have eroded those values
and now scratch our heads asking how
did we get here ? I don’t know of anyone
who is pleased with the present status of
our country and when we really decide
to do something about it we’ll need an-
other 20 years to rid ourselves of those
who penned the laws and made judicial
decisions that unraveled what our fore-
fathers put in place and we lived by for
over 200 years when our country stood
tall as compared to the rest of the world.
You may differ as to the reasons why we
have reached new lows, evidenced by
the multiple indiscriminate mass shoot-
ings in today’s society, but it is undeni-
able that those basic values have been
systematically dismantled, usually at
the behest of someone who claimed they
were restricted or offended by what had
served us well for more years than I can
remember.
As an up and coming juvenile delin-
quent I frequently got a sharp pain across
my butt, an ear twisted or a dope slap
from Mr. O’ Callahan, Mrs. McGreavy
or Mr. Sullivan, accompanied by, “if
you do that again I’ll tell your parents”,
which was a fate worse than death. If
my parents did find out I would get some
additional incentives to clean up my act.
In today’s world it would be child abuse
but yet just about everyone grew up to be
hard working, church going, family folks
that contributed positively to society and
many served in the military to preserve
the values they were taught to respect.
Gun violence was just about nonexistent
in spite of the fact that you could illegally
buy a gun for about $10.00 dollars in the
fall and sell it for $30.00 in the spring. If
you couldn’t afford that you could make
a gun from a car antenna, a slide bolt
properly filed, some rubber bands and a
piece of wood. It was only 22 caliber but
with practice you could hit a tree or a tin
can which is about all they were used for
and we never had a school shooting.
Something to think about if you really
want things to change!
Sincerely,
David A. Ryan

To the Editor:
Groaning under the awful pain and
disgrace of another school shooting,
America continues to reel to and fro
clumsily in ascertaining just what to do
about it all. Congress will again confer
and numerous suggestions will result,
some heard repeatedly over and over
again, i.e., do away with the guns. It’s
the guns!
Soon liberal gasbags and leftist con-
trolled media will manage to blame
Republicans even as they in-turn col-
lectively pursue blaming President
Trump and his policies. It’s Trump’s
fault, dude...
Yes, it is guns employed in school
shootings, guns utilized in the hands
of those with hate in their hearts. And
guns be damned, such hate will mani-
fest itself towards destruction in one
form or another. If not guns, knives,
or bombs, if not bombs, trucks aimed
at unsuspecting peoples or some other
clever yet effective means of killing
and maiming the innocent. Such are
Attitude
characteristics of those with malice to-
wards everyone.       destruction of unborn life is com-
Law enforcement, serving as the
professional timely hands-on authority,
will offer the best possible solution(s)
in separating bad guys from their in-
tended unsuspecting victims. I here-
with submit one immediate recom-
mendation easily fulfilled and at very
minimal cost. That being taxpayer
funding of sidearms at the ready of
fully trained teachers, principals et
al. This is doable and will nicely stand
in the gap till attitudes towards life, in
general, is positively influenced, taking
some time to effect.
Further, ignore PC and its associated
accusatory implications. It’s far better
to err on the side of caution. If noting
someone/something out of line report
it ASAP.  pound sand as they don’t stop prayers
Moreover, begin instructing Ameri-
ca’s youth on the value of life being in
who we are as a people. And how do
we begin such attitude adjustment? We
start in exposing abortion for just ex-
actly what it is, barbaric killing of
unwanted life. The willful monstrous
municated as just one of those things
that happens regularly and people hear
of it to the point of numbness. All the
while in the understanding of gullible
youth, by example, life is shown to be
cheap, essentially nothing.  Such atti-
tude in-turn serves to lessen or elimi-
nate possible inward guilt.  And how
can American children begin to have
their impressionable minds persuaded
that life is valuable?  Let this nation be-
gin respecting life via discontinuance
of taxpayer funded abortion. That’s
how. Train our kids in school regard-
ing the origin of life in the womb and
support the sanctity of life as God Al-
mighty ordained it.
If the ACLU cries foul, tell them to
and references to the Almighty in the
aftermath of school shootings. People
are found praying everywhere in and
out of the schoolhouse.  The immediate
taxpayer defunding of Planned Parent-
hood would be a great start in begin-
ning to teach our youth that America
regards and supports life. And with
said funding directed to non-abortive
full-service women’s health care fa-
cilities, America shows her youth life
matters...
Capital crimes merit capital punish-
ment. Reinstitution of the death penalty
in timely fashion for those convicted of
murder would further serve as a strong
deterrent. One considering defying the
law and going ballistic yet recognizing
his fateful end in the electric chair will
reconsider the matter.  And to those
who maintain such will not make a dif-
ference, I submit, try it and let statistics
then speak for themselves. Admittedly,
however, such will not stop religious
zealots bent on jihad which is an alto-
gether different matter in need of being
subjected to truth...  So, these are my
recommendations. What are yours?
Chester M. Seaborn
Mechanicsville, MD

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