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ON THE COVER: STU FITRELL, CAPT. USN (RET.) AND HIS WIFE
LYNN FITRELL
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In Our Community 11
Entertainment 33
Feature 34 In Local
Education 35 Page 6
Obituaries 36
Community Calendar 39
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Cindy Cartwright is one of many residents trying to save the Town Creek Pool.
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
For about 50 years the Town Creek Pool in the Town Creek community has pro-
vided summer fun and acted as a community gathering point; since 2017 it’s been
closed.
What community activists call “catastrophic leakage of water from under-
ground… pipes” made the shutdown mandatory and what’s more complete replace-
ment of the pipes is required.
“The expense is greater than the available funds,” according to a newsletter sent
out to the community from the Town Creek Recreation Inc. group.
Cyndy Cartwright, one of the leaders of the effort, said membership had dwindled
in recent years, residents could buy a share in the community pool for $300 which
gave them a discount on summer access fees.
Those without a shareholder stake though, had to pay between $395 and $495 just
for access to the pool during summer months.
“We’re considering reworking our business model,” Cartwright said, adding that
the pool costs about $35,000 a year to operate.
She estimated it would take 125 to 150 memberships to keep the pool running.
The recreation group is on a fundraising drive to renovate and repair the pool.
Their report states that they need $150,000 to cap off the old pipes and have new
PVC pipes installed to act as water returns on the sides of the pool.
“They were pot metal,” Cartwright said. “They started leaking at the end of 2016.”
The concrete deck would be removed to access the old pipes, the group stated in
their report, and would be replaced with new concrete once the new pipes had been
installed.
The pool’s surface would also receive new plaster, tiles and paint.
The equipment in the pump house would also have to be replaced to conform with
facilities codes, the report stated.
While the renovation would be expensive, a new pool – according to some esti-
mates – would be upwards of $1 million.
The community pool has hosted many gatherings over the years, including pro-
viding a venue for Town Creek Elementary School’s swim activities for the 5th grade
class.
It has also been the home of the Town Creek Sharks swim team and hundreds of
swim meets, the report stated.
The group has planned a fundraiser for May 26 at the pool parking lot from 4p.m.
to 7:30p.m.
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FDR Piece to
be Completed
Next Spring
Citizens Appeal
Hollywood Auto Decision
By Guy Leonard “We’re not against the development, we’re against The plan calls for the access to the car dealership to
Staff Writer jamming the entrance between Sotterley Road and Old be through the commercial center property. Three ac-
Three Notch Road. cess points have been approved: Route 235, Sotterley
A Hollywood resident partnered with others in his The planning commission in March, by a 5-2 vote, Road and Old Route 235. Those access points will have
community who oppose the Planning Commission’s approved the concept site plan for the 29,969 square- to be completed before construction can begin on the
approval of a plan to build a car dealership near the in- foot new-car dealership and service center on 7.76 car dealership.
tersection of Route 235 and Sotterley Road will make acres of the overall 22-acre site at the Route 245/Sot- Hunt ruled in March of 2017, with consultation from
their case to the county Board of Appeals. terley Road intersection with Route 235. the state, that the commercial center project would
The hearing for the appeal, pursued by Paul Bennett Bennett and other project opponents say the best en- have to go back to the initial planning stages due to an
and his attorney Eileen Powers, is set for June 28. trance would be across from the Hollywood fire house insufficient traffic study.
In his initial appeal to the Board of Appeals, Ben- with a direct access from Route 235. But in January the Secretary of Transportation Pete
nett argues that the planning commission was in error The car dealership proposal had been attached to the Rahn wrote in a letter that a new traffic study would
when it approved the concept site plan for the 7.76-acre hip with the adjacent commercial center since the con- only be considered if the county required it.
project prior to any approval for subdivision. troversial center was presented separately to the plan- John Groeger, deputy director of public works and
The appeal also argues that the commission erred ning commission more than two years ago. transportation stated a new traffic study was not nec-
when it approved the project “by finding that the pro- The planning commission denied the Hollywood essary since both Route 235 and Route 245/Sotterley
posed development may be served by public facilities Commercial Center largely over traffic issues. That de- Road intersection would still run at an acceptable level
and will promote the health, safety and welfare of the nial was appealed by the developer to the Board of Ap- of service with both the commercial center and auto
general public. peals, which overturned the decision. Director of Land dealership.
Bennett’s appeal also argues against the credibility Use and Growth Management Bill Hunt said the ap- This effectively put the commercial center and auto
of the traffic study presented by the applicant in the peals board decision was the effective approval of the dealership projects back on track for approval.
case, Dean Partnership LLP. commercial center’s site plan for 13 acres of the overall Editor Dick Myers contributed to this report.
Bennett said the real issue was not the development 22-acre property. But that nine acres for the auto dealer
but the traffic plan to support it. was always conspicuously present on the plan. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Interfaith Health
Alliance Offers Youth
Mentoring Programs
The Interfaith Health Alliance (IHA), a partnership between the St.
Mary’s County Health Department and the Interfaith Council of St. Mary’s
County, is seeking local faith-based organizations to implement youth men-
toring programs in the community.
“We see the Interfaith Health Alliance as a perfect opportunity to bring
the faith perspective and approach to helping cultivate a generation of
young people who are morally fortified to live healthy, productive lives free
from the bonds of illicit drug-use” said Michael Martines, President of the
Interfaith Council. “An investment of time mentoring young people pays
future dividends of peace and prosperity.”
The IHA hopes to support local faith-based organizations in building
new or expanding existing youth mentoring programs within their faith
groups. Mentoring youth as they navigate the challenges of childhood and
teen years can help build resiliency, mental well-being, and important life
skills. Mentoring can also be a key factor in preventing youth drug misuse
and addiction.
“As our community faces the ongoing opioid crisis, we recognize that
many faith leaders serve a critical role in guiding their congregants through
personal and family struggles,” stated Dr. Meena Brewster, St. Mary’s
County Health Officer. “We want to support our faith leaders with resourc-
es that are effective in preventing youth drug use.”
Resources and technical assistance with implementing youth mentoring
programs are available, as funding allows, to interested faith-based organi-
zations. Grant funding to support this initiative was provided by the Rotary
Club of Lexington Park.
For more information, visit http://www.smchd.org/interfaith or contact
the St. Mary’s County Health Department at (301) 475-4330.
Pet
adopted by Press Secretary to the Gov-
ernor Shareese Churchill, her husband
Secretary of the Department of General
Governor Larry Hogan and First Lady Services Ellington Churchill, and their
Yumi Hogan today visited the Balti- two daughters, and Shareese’s parents,
more Animal Rescue and Care Shelter
(BARCS) in Baltimore City where they
Mr. and Mrs. Doug DeLeaver. OF THE WEEK
The governor and first lady will be
DAVE
adopted two dogs. The rescued shih seeking input from family, friends, and
tzus, a mother and her four puppies, vis- Marylanders as they decide what to call
ited the State House with BARCS when their new fluffy companions. An an- Hey there! Want something SPECIAL in
the governor signed legislation ending nouncement will be made in the coming your life? Then I’m your boy! My name is
puppy mill sales and encouraging adop- days. Dave. I’m VERY SWEET and looking for a
tion (HB1662). The governor and his Press Release from confident leader who can make my life complete.
granddaughter, Daniella, also spent time My DARLING face will be there to greet you every
Office of Governor Larry Hogan
morning and say goodnight. I’ll trade a big kiss for a biscuit anytime! My
heart is full of endless LOVE AND COMPASSION and looking for someone
RESCUE
new ideas. Government and Community Media-
Join us on Thursday, June 21 at 6 tion of St. Mary’s County for their sup-
p.m. for a community conversation port, partnership and sponsorships. This
PET
over a family-style meal from Mission event would not be possible without the
BBQ. The event will be held at the St. support of a Library Services and Tech-
Mary’s County Governmental Center, nology Act grant administered by How-
on the lawn adjacent to Miedzinski
Park (23145 Leonard Hall Drive, Leon-
ard County Public Library.
If your organization is interested in
OF THE WEEK
ardtown). Tickets are $10, to cover ex- becoming a partner for this or future MEET LANDO & SOLO
penses. Purchase your ticket online at Choose Civility: Southern Maryland The boys are very adorable. They
www.stmalib.org, or visit any St. Mary’s events, please contact Laura Boonchais- are 8 weeks old and very playful. You
County Library branch. ri, lboonchaisri@stmalib.org or call might be able to meet them at Petco in
During the meal, participants will 301-475-2846 ext. 1007.
California this Saturday and Sunday
discuss how to Choose Civility in their The Southern Maryland libraries
everyday interactions. To enhance the (Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s and the between 10:30 and 3 if they are not adopted via the internet first.
experience of getting to know different Southern Maryland Regional Library) They are really cute. When you meet them, they will steal your
people, guests will not be seated with have come together to support Choose heart.
their companions. Civility: Southern Maryland. The You can fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org
“St. Mary’s County Library is in- Choose Civility initiative started with
and email the application to diane@feralcatrescuemd.org. Once
credibly excited to bring the Longest the Howard County Library and then
Table to St. Mary’s County,” said Laura grew throughout Maryland and beyond. approved we can arrange for you to meet the two little fellows.
Boonchaisri, Publicity, Outreach and For more information about Choose Ci- IF YOU KNOW ABOUT CATS LIVING OUTSIDE,
Programming Coordinator for St. vility, visit http://choosecivility.org/ PLEASE CONTACT US SO WE GET LEND TRAPS
Mary’s County Library. “We hope to AND GET THE CATS SPAYED OR NEUTERED.
start a community conversation about Press Release from St. Mary’s County Animal Shelter Southern MD.
what civility looks like for St. Mary’s
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APRIL 2, 2018
Annou n
LEONARDTOWN, MD
CAITLIN M. GARLINGTON-STANLEY, 28 DANIEL JESSE PAYNE, 26
ALEXANDRIA, VA LEONARDTOWN, MD
PHILIP BRENT ARMSWORTHY, 33
ALEXANDRIA, VA APRIL 23, 2018
JAMES RALPH SMITH, JR., 51
CARLOS M. CONCEPCION MEJIA, 32
MECHANICSVILLE, MD
LEXINGTON PARK, MD
CHRISTINA LYNN OSTENSO, 43
WILVANY MORALES MENA, 30
LEXINGTON PARK, MD
d M a r r i ag e CALLAWAY, MD
fo
LEXINGTON PARK, MD
JASON CLARK MILLER, 52
LEONARDTOWN, MD APRIL 25, 2018
DAWN RENE WILLIAMS, 47
RESTON, VA PRISCILLA C. WENTWORTH, 31
HOLLYWOOD, MD
APRIL 3, 2018 JACOB THOMAS LEITCH, 30
HOLLYWOOD, MD
CRYSTAL LYNN DOORNBOS, 33
HUNTINGTOWN, MD BRANDY MARIE PHIFER, 29
DAVID MICHAEL HONEYCUTT, 38 MECHANICSVILLE, MD
PRINCE FREDERICK, MD ROBERT ALOYSIUS EVANS, JR, 23
HOLLYWOOD, MD
JENNIFER LYNN TONKIN, 37
GREENBELT, MD DANIELLE MARIE GUY, 26 AMANDA ANN CLARKE, 32 APRIL 25, 2018
JOSHUA AARON BOWMAN, 41
APRIL 12, 2018
CLEMENTS, MD DUNKIRK, MD
GREENBELT, MD HAROLD ANTHONY DESHONG, 47 KARL RICHARD GUNTOW, 34
SEAN STEPHEN HUGHES, 29 JOHN DAVID HOOD, II, 34
WALDORF, MD LA PLATA, MD
CLEMENTS, MD DUNKIRK, MD
MICHAEL LEE FOWLER, 37 TINA MARIE BORZA, 50 AFTON LEE VERA FIELDS, 29
BROOKLYN, MD WALDORF, MD LA PLATA, MD
KIMBERLY M. SMITH, 37 PATICK ALAN NORTON, 34
ANGELICA FAITH KOSS, 27 LEONARDTOWN, MD LEXINGTON PARK, MD
GLEN BURNIE, MD NICHOLAS STEWARD BUTLER, 28 APRIL 13, 2018 AMY LARAINE CLARKE, 34
APRIL 27, 2018
LEONARDTOWN, MD CALEB ADAM ROWAND, 26 LEXINGTON PARK, MD STACEY HELEN CAMPBELL, 33
JEFFREY ALLAN KEATES, 75 CALIFORNIA, MD
HOLLYWOOD, MD LEXINGTON PARK, MD
LILIBETH G. MADAMESILA, 53 KELSEY ANN SHOTWELL, 21 JAMES ANTHONY CAMPBELL, 36
SHERI JAGGER ROE, 50 ALYSSA NICOLE DOYLE, 25
TEMPLE HILLS, MD CHAPTICO, MD CALIFORNIA, MD
HOLLYWOOD, MD LEXINGTON PARK, MD
RAYMUNDO C. MADAMESILA, 62 RUSTY ALLEN BAXTER, SR, 20
TEMPLE HILLS, MD DYLAN FATE FOREHAND, 28 MECHANICSVILLE, MD SHANE GABRIEL CAMILO, 35
APRIL 4, 2018 ALEXANDRIA, VA
YORK, PA
BOBBY GENE MIDDLETON, JR., 28 APRIL 10, 2018 TRICIA LYNN BEAVERSON, 27
APRIL 20, 2018 SARAH ELIZABETH DUNAWAY, 32
BOWIE, MD JORDAN NICOLE SPRATT, 20 ME- YORK, PA VALERIE JEANNE DAWSON, 26 ALEXANDRIA, VA
BREANNA DANIELLE COLLINSON, 23 CHANICSVILLE, MD DAVIDSONVILLE, MD
BOWIE, MD JAMES WILLIAM LANHAM, 24 AMANDA JOANN NASATKA, 23
STEVEN ERIC LONG, II, 21 KORBIN KASSIDY SARGENT, 28
LEXINGTON PARK, MD ELKRIDGE, MD
MECHANICSVILLE, MD SEVERN, MD
MARGARET CHRISTY BIXBY, 49, VICTORIA PAIVA MILLER, 21 TYLER DANIEL PRICE, 22
LEONARDTOWN, MD SHARON JEAN NEW, 51 HOLLYWOOD, MD BRIAN ALLEN TEETER, 23 ELKRIDGE, MD
FRANCIS RAYMOND CURRIE, JR., 39 ODENTON, MD HAGERSTOWN, MD
LEONARDTOWN, MD ADAM ADOLPH BLUGIS, 57 APRIL 16, 2018 ELIZABETH SUMMER WOODBURN, 21
APRIL 30, 2018
ODENTON, MD CASIE MARIE BELL, 27 HAGERSTOWN, MD CAITLIN MARIE MURPHY, 27
APRIL 5, 2018 BUSHWOOD, MD MILLSBORO, DE
KELLLY L. CORCORAN, 39 MELISSA ANN HORNBURG, 36 DARREN ROBERT WAGNER, 45 BRANDON WAYNE LAIGLE, 27
JOSHUA FRANCIS PHETTEPLACE, 27
LUSBY, MD CALIFORNIA, MD MECHANICSVILLE, MD MILLSBORO, DE
BUSHWOOD, MD
JOSEPH ALBERT BOWLING, III, 30 COLETTE OLENA COLLINS, 23 JENNIFER MARIE LONG, 37
LUSBY, MD CALIFORNIA, MD CORA REBECCA JOHNSON, 39 MECHANICSVILLE, MD ASHLEY ELIZABETH RICKETT, 24
LUSBY, MD CALIFORNIA, MD
APRIL 6, 2018 APRIL 11, 2018 JASON MICHAEL BURTON, 40
JOHN ALLEN BALL, 32 MATTHEW A. REUMONT, 25
LEXINGTON PARK, MD CALIFORNIA, MD
JOHN GARROW, 49 KAYLA NOEL GRAY, 25 LUSBY, MD
ALLISON MARIE COSTANZI, 26
MECHANICSVILLE, MD WALDORF, MD
LEXINGTON PARK, MD BRIDGET NOEL HARRIS, 45
LYNN REA YOST, 36 IVAN ATANASOV TYANEV, 30 APRIL 18, 2018 LEONARDTOWN, MD
MECHANICSVILLE, MD WALDORF, MD JOSEPH FRANCIS GANZER, 35 BONITA JAYNE RUSSELL, 32 RICKY TYRONE HAMMETT, 60
ASHBURN, VA CHAPTICO, MD LEONARDTOWN, MD
MICHAEL W. VARESKO-DEAN, 32 JEANNE MARIE EDWARDS, 61
KIMBERLY ANN CHRISTIAN, 35 JOHN MICHAEL CURLEY, 44
COMPTON, MD LA PLATA, MD
ASHBURN, VA CHAPTICO, MD JENNIFER MICHELLE BRINKLEY, 22
JESSICA MAE BURCH, 28 JOHN JOSEPH MYLES, JR, 63
LEXINGTON PARK, MD
LA PLATA, MD
HOLLYWOOD, MD APRIL 19, 2018 AMY MARIE HOFMEISTER, 27 DONALD THOMAS UNKLE, 29
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK LEXINGTON PARK, MD
LYNN MARIE MAY, 46 JOSEPH ANDREW BRENNAN, 22 LOREN MARIE DAY, 24
TREVOR JAMES MATTHEWS, 31
LEONARDTOWN, MD CLEMENTS, MD MEBANE, NC
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
JOHN ROBERT PORTER, 50 MARY JO SHENSKI, 23 BRICE JAMES SESSOMS, 23
LEONARDTOWN, MD CHAPTICO, MD HAW RIVER, NC JASMINE LASHAWN THOMAS, 27
LEXINGTON PARK, MD
ELIJAH AGHEDO OSAYANDE, JR., 37
SAVAGE, MD
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PUBLIC LANDINGS
Hike the 40-acre island. Pier and docking facili-
Lexington Park, MD 20653 ties, sandy beach, picnic area.
Five hundred feet of shoreline with unsuper- LEONARDTOWN WHARF PARK
vised swimming, picnicking and fishing. The ST. MARY’S RIVER STATE PARK
Rt. 5. to end of Washing Street 21250 Camp Cosoma Road
park has a picnic pavilion, playground, portable Leonardtown, MD 20650
restrooms, changing area and parking. Callaway, MD 20620
Visit historic Leonardtown Wharf Park by car or Situated at the north end of the St. Mary’s River
MYRTLE POINT PARK boat; docking facilities; no pier or boat ramp. watershed in the center of the county, the park
Rt.4, Patuxent Boulevard consists of approximately 2,000 acres of land
California, MD 20619 PORT OF LEONARDTOWN PARK
23190 Newtowne Neck Road with a 250-acre fishing lake. The relatively flat
Nearly two miles of shoreline including beach Leonardtown, MD 20650 landscape of St. Mary’s County is not usually
areas (no lifeguard), picnic tables, informal ca- thought of as mountain biking terrain; howev-
noe/kayak launching, three miles of hiking trails, Canoe/kayak launch located on McIntosh Run; er, the 7.5-mile course encircling the lake at St.
parking, and portable restroom facilities. pull out at Leonardtown Wharf or Camp Calvert Mary’s River State Park is a little-known treasure.
Landing; future site of park and winery. This course is also available for hiking.
PINEY POINT LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM & PARK
Rt. 5 to Rt. 249 Lighthouse Road
Piney Point, MD 20674
STATE PARKS GREENWELL STATE PARK
25420 Rosedale Manor Lane
POINT LOOKOUT STATE PARK Hollywood, MD 20636
The six-acre park includes a picnic area, kayak Rt. 5 Point Lookout
launch, a boardwalk, pier and sandy beach (no Nearly 600 acres of parkland, 10 miles of trails,
Scotland, MD 20687 and two miles of waterfront along the Patuxent
fishing or swimming).
Beach area has grills, picnic tables, playground, River with an accessible 50 ft. pier. Kayak/canoe
SNOW HILL PARK showers, and restrooms. Boat launch facility, fish launch sites, beach and picnic areas.
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P RO F E S S I O N A L LY T I M E D C A N O E ,
K AYA K , A N D PA D D L E B OA R D R AC E
FOR EVERY $1.00 PARTICIPANTS RAISE IN
Races Start and Finish at Leonardtown Wharf PLEDGES ONE (1) SECOND WILL BE
DEDUCTED FROM THEIR TIME
Registration $30.00 Registration 8:00-9:30 AM
Races Begin 10:00 AM, Rain Date June 23
FA M I LY F U N F O R A L L A G E S
For more information or to pre-register online, visit & SKILL LEVELS
Big Larry’s
Eatery
28 The County Times Thursday, May 24, 2018
BAYSIDE TOYOTA go to http://www.calvertmarinemu- POTOMAC JAZZ & Kurt Gibbons & Shelli
seum.com/141/Concerts Sunday, June 24, 2018
PAVILION AT ST. SEAFOOD FESTIVAL 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
LEONARD VOLUNTEER SOUTHERN MARYLAND July 14, noon to 9 p.m. at St. Cle-
FIRE DEPARTMENT MUSIC FEST ments Island Museum 38370 Point The English Channel A
Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD Beatles Tribute
The venue features two major St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 20626. 301-769-2222. Thursday, June 28, 2018
concerts this summer. They are: Leonardtown, MD. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Dustin Lynch Bradley Turner and Robbie ROCK THE DOCKS AT
CHESAPEAKE BEACH Split 2nd Band
Friday, May 25, 2018 Boothe Sunday, July 1, 2018
Friday, June 29, 2018 RESORT AND SPA 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Billy Currington
Friday, August 17, 2018 Drivin’ Muzzy, Chris Lane Every year Chesapeake Beach Johnny Seaton & Bad
and Parmalee Resort and Spa brings quality acts
For more information and to order to its waterside stage just about Behavior, A Tribute to Elvis
Saturday, June 30, 2018 & More
tickets go to http://www.slvfd.org/ every night of the summer. The
content/concert/ Sponsored by the Seventh District following is a partial list of some Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Optimist Club. For more info go to: of the acts scheduled this year. 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WATERSIDE PAVILION https://www.somdmusicfest.com/ For a complete list and ticket
AT CALVERT MARINE information go to: https://www. Lights Out, A Jersey Boys
RIVER CONCERT SERIES chesapeakebeachresortspa.com/ Tribute
MUSEUM events-concerts Thursday, July 5, 2018
A ST. MARY’S COLLEGE 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
This outdoor concert location can Miss Lizzy “Cruise to
always to counted on to bring The 20th annual River Concert Nowhere”
major acts to the area. This year is Series at St. Mary’s City runs each Jimi Smooth & HitTime
Saturday, May 26, 2018 Sunday, July 8, 2018
no exception with the following Friday from June 22 – July 20 with 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
concerts scheduled: the final concert on Saturday, July 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
21. Concerts are free and open Split 2nd
Jake Owen with Chris to the public, beginning at 7 p.m. Completely Unchained, A
Johnson Sunday, May 27, 2018 Van Halen tribute
on Townhouse Green. Vendors 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, June 1, 2018 for food and drink are on site. Thursday, July 12, 2018
Tickets - $35-$69 Grounds open at 5 p.m. Concerts 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
feature the Chesapeake Orchestra
Honky Tonk Casanova
George Thorogood Monday, May 28, 2018 Smitty & On the Edge Band
directed by Jeffrey Silberschlag. 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, August 10, 2018 Sunday, July 15, 2018
Tickets - $31-$69 For schedule go to: http://www. 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
smcm.edu/events/rivercon- Big Bucks Bingo
Brad Paisley cert/2018program/ Sunday, June 3, 2018 The Prince Experience, A
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 23, 2018 Prince Tribute
Tickets - $59-$120 Thurday, July 19, 2018
Groove Spot Band & Show 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
For more information and tickets Sunday, June 3, 2018
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 24, 2018 The County Times 29
The NoWhere Men & the Clinch Mountain Boys, 15
Sunday, July 22, 2018 Strings
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday
The Long Run, Farm Hands, Williamson Branch,
Eagles Tribute Band California Ramblers
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday
David Parmley & Cardinal
The Long Run, Tradition, Joe Mullins & the Radio
Ramblers, The Larry Stephenson
Eagles Tribute Band Band, Mickey Galyean & Cullen’s
Thursday, July 26, 2018 Bridge, Cousin’s in Harmony
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
For more information check their
Great Train Robbery GTR website at https://lilmargaretsblue-
Sunday, July 29, 2018 grass.wordpress.com/
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
2nd Annual
Green Manor
Farm Show
Awards for:
Best In Show Tractor
Best In Class Engine/
Equipment
Best In Class
Antique Truck/Car
June 1, 2, & 3
Bring your family and enjoy all of the
farm tractors and other items that will be on display.
ona l
Now open for the season!
SeasOutlet Center
Mckay’s Plaza, Charlotte Hall
ENjOY RESpONSIblY
Lynn and Stu Fitrell at a monument for war dead in Leonardtown.
Thursday, May 24, 2018 The County Times Education 35
Mary’s College students through trusts. nestled on the St. Mary’s River in South-
“This program embodies Mrs. Land- ern Maryland.
ers’ passion for education, particularly
as it relates to opportunities for students St. Mary’s College of Maryland
from underserved groups. Mr. and Mrs.
36 Obituaries The County Times Thursday, May 24, 2018
In Remembrance
The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
John Francis Lynch J. Lynch (Susan) of Saint Inigoes, MD, A Mass of Christian Burial will be
Paul A. Lynch (Kimberly) of Saint Ini- celebrated on Thursday, May 24, 2018
goes, MD, Patrick K. Lynch (Holly) of at 11:00 AM in Saint Michael’s Catho-
Honolulu, HI, Daughter in law Kathy lic Church Ridge, MD with Father Peter
Lynch of Crofton, MD, 10 grandchil- Giovanoni officiating. Interment will
dren, and 3 great grandchildren. Sib- follow in the church cemetery. Pall-
lings; Joan Gable Flaherty of Naples, bearers; Jeff Lynch, Sam Lynch, Ethan
FL, and Ann Marie Gable Cronin (Don) Lynch, John Gyorda, Ken Clarke, and
of Punta Gorda Isles, FL. He was pre- John Clarke.
ceded in death by his son Dr. Timothy Those who desire may make a memo-
M. Lynch, siblings; Caroline Gable and rial donation in memory of Jack Lynch
Buddy Gable. to the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad
Jack graduated from University of P.O. Box 456 Ridge, MD 20680 in lieu
Detroit High School in 1951, The Uni- of flowers.
versity of Detroit in 1955 with a Bach-
elor of Science Electrical Engineering,
and The Naval Post Graduate School George William Ramsey, Jr
Monterey, CA 1979 with a Masters of
Science in Management.
John Francis Lynch, “Jack”, 85, of He moved from Michigan to St. ton Park, Maryland for 15 years. Shir-
Saint Inigoes, MD formerly from Bir- Mary’s County, MD in 1955. Jack was ley enjoyed playing BINGO, going on
mingham, MI passed away surrounded a Technical Director for Patuxent Naval gambling (casino) trips, cooking, being
by his loving family on May 18, 2018 Air Test Center, and was Vice President with her family and friends, and most of
at his home. Born on July 13, 1932, of Mantech International for 12years. all talking to her sister (Rosalie) on the
he was the son of the late Nora Roach He retired after 46 years of service in phone for hours.
Lynch Gable and John Albert Lynch. 1999. She was preceded in death by her par-
Jack was the loving husband of Patricia Jack served on the boards of numer- ents, Rosia Beale and Howard White,
Ann Clarke “Trixie”, whom he mar- ous organization, including; Founder husband, Thomas Carroll, her sons,
ried in Saint Michael’s Catholic Church and President of the Southern Maryland Thomas Jr., Cameron Carroll, her
Ridge, MD on September 6, 1958. Jack Navy Alliance. His hobbies were family brothers, Leroy, Leonard White; grand-
is survived by their children; Thomas and traveling. son, Joseph D. Carroll Jr.; sisters-in-
law, Lucy Dudley and Helen Robinson;
brothers–in-law, Talbert, Charles and
Augustus Carroll.
She leaves fond memories in the hearts
of her loving children, Robert, Juanita,
Darren, Rose, Carlos, Shirley, Jacque-
line, David (Candy) Carroll, Patricia
George William Ramsey, Jr. of White (Ray) Fenwick, all of Lexington
Colton’s Point, MD passed away in Lex- Park, MD and Pamela White, of Balti-
ington Park, MD on May 19, 2018. Born more MD, eighteen grandchildren, fif-
on October 22, 1935 in Oxford, NC, he teen great grandchildren, one sister, Ro-
was the son of the late Mary Elizabeth salie Fenwick, of Baltimore MD, sisters-
Regan Ramsey and George William in-law, Sarah Chase, Virginia Porter and
Ramsey, Sr. George is survived by his Annie Carroll, brothers-in-law, Francis,
cousin Joseph Friess, Jr. and Cordia E. Paul Carroll all of Lexington Park, MD.
Friess. A special granddaughter Shelly Mil-
George worked in agriculture as a To- burn, who help cared for her during her
bacco Farmer for several years. illness (aka Shirley’s dumpling), and a
A Graveside Service will be held on host of nieces, nephews, friends, rela-
Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 9:00 AM in tives and a special friend Yvonne Watts.
All Saints Episcopal Cemetery Avenue, Shirley will truly be missed.
MD with Bishop William McClean offi- She was preceded in death by her par-
ciating. Where the interment will follow. ents, Rosia Beale and Howard White,
Arrangements provided by the Mat- husband, Thomas Carroll, her sons,
tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Thomas Jr, Cameron Carroll, her broth-
Leonardtown, MD. ers, Leroy, Leonard White; grandson,
Joseph D. Carroll Jr; sisters-in-law, Lucy
Dudley and Helen Robinson; brothers-
Shirley Temple Carroll in-law, Talbert, Charles and Augustus
Shirley Temple Carroll 77, of Lexing- Carroll.
ton Park, MD departed this life on May Condolences to the family may be
14, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leon- made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
ardtown MD, surrounded by her loving Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
family. Born June 8, 1940 in Baltimore, neral Home, P.A
MD.
Shirley received her education in the
St. Mary’s County, Maryland Public
Thomas Howard Gross
School System. She was an active mem- Thomas Howard Gross, 80, of Bush-
ber of St. Cecilia Catholic Church until wood, MD was called home to his Heav-
her illness. She worked as a housekeeper enly Father on Sunday, May 13, 2018.
for Raley’s Home Furnishing in Lexing-
Thursday, May 24, 2018 The County Times Obituaries 37
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. – 11:00 a.m., with a Mass of Christian John Pilkerton, and Gary Pilkerton.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- Burial celebrated at 11:00 a.m. by Rever- In lieu of flowers, contributions may
neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. end Paul Nguyen, at St. George’s Catho- be made to the Hollywood Volunteer
lic Church, 19199 St. George’s Church Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood,
Road, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Inter- MD 20636.
John Henry Pilkerton ment will follow in the church cemetery. Condolences to the family may be
Serving as pallbearers will be Steve made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
Pilkerton, Jim Wood, Jimmy Wood, Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
Richard Pilkerton, Tim DeGuzman, Eric neral Home, P.A.
Anderson, Jay Pilkerton, Joe Pilkerton,
Gross, Charles N. “Charlie” Gross, trice T. Aud, Franklin D. Pilkerton, and �b,l'lM&IIIUCM
James Samuel “Jimmie” Gross, James David Lee Pilkerton, Sr. 41590 Fenwick Street • P.O. Box 270 • Leonardtown, MD 20650 � ·�
Oscar Gross and William K. Gross. Family will receive friends on Thurs- 301-475-8500 www.111gfh.co1111it;�b��k
Condolences to the family may be day, May 24, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. MAJOR SPONSOR of the BLESSING of the FLEET
38 Obituaries The County Times Thursday, May 24, 2018
John Herman Nelson, Jr. Nelson, Sr. and Mary Constance (Bost- John is survived by his children, John James Bernard Quade
wick) Nelson. D. Nelson (Barbara Sue) of Avenue,
He married the love of his life, Mary MD, Angela Nelson of California, MD,
Cecelia Brown on June 23, 1951 in Sandra Nelson Miedzinski (Mark) of
Palmers, MD; together they spent 59 Avenue, MD and Mary Wetzel (Paul) of
wonderful years. Mechanicsville, MD; 12 grandchildren
John was drafted into the U. S. Army and 18 great grandchildren. He was pre-
in June of 1951 where he served for deceased by his wife, Mary Cecelia; his
three years. He continued serving in the siblings, Frances Miesner, Shirley Abel,
Army Reserves until 1959. He was em- and Eleanor (Micie) Guy.
ployed by Par Gas and later Guy Broth- Memorial contributions may be made
ers Marine until he retired in 1988. to the Seventh District Volunteer Fire
John spent his retirement years driving a Department, P.O. Box 206, Avenue, MD
school bus for St. Mary’s County Public 20609, the Seventh District Volunteer
Schools. He was involved in several or- Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD
ganizations; the Chopticon High School 20609, or Holy Angels Catholic Church,
Band Boosters during his children’s 21340 Colton Point Road, Avenue, MD
high school years, Charter Member of 20609.
A.C.T.S. and a Charter\Lifetime member Condolences to the family may be
of the Seventh District Volunteer Fire made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Department. He was a lifelong member Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
of Holy Angels Catholic Church. Al- neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
ways supporting the church in a variety
of ways, including Eucharistic Minister.
John Herman Nelson, Jr. 89, of Av- John had a passion for fishing and also Frances Christine Snell James Bernard Quade “Jim Bunny”,
enue, Maryland passed away on April enjoyed gardening, especially growing 84, of Avenue, MD passed away sur-
25, 2018 blackberries in his later years, but most rounded by his loving family on April
John was born April 6, 1929 in Wash- of all he enjoyed spending time with his 29, 2018. He was the son of the late
ington D.C. to the late John Herman grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Lucy Catherine Russell Quade and Al-
ton Monroe Quade. Jim Bunny was the
loving husband of the late Josephine
Amanda Quade whom he married in
Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1953 and
who preceded him in death on Febru-
ary 1, 2009. Jim Bunny is survived by
his loving friend and companion, Shir-
ley Ann Morgan of Maddox, MD. Jim
Bunny is survived by his children;
James Michael (Mike) (Brenda) Quade
of Aynor, SC, Cynthia (Cindy) Dar-
lene (Gary) St. Clair of Chaptico, MD,
Robert (Bobby) Gorden Quade (Terry)
of Chaptico, MD, 7 grandchildren, 6
great grandchildren and his sister Alice
Lucille Dornes of Bryantown, MD. He
Interested Frances Christine Snell “Fanny”, 78,
of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed
was preceded in death by his son Allen
candidates away on May 14, 2018 at Restore Health
Steven Quade, siblings; Harry Monroe
Quade, Elliot Matthew Quade, Joseph
Licensed and Registered Pharmacy should call and Rehab in White Plains, MD. Fran- Alton Quade, John Francis Quade (Pop-
Technician for our Charlotte Hall 301-373-5848 ces was born on December 14, 1939 to eye), Alton Monroe Quade, Jr. (Bing),
the late Preston Fulton Windsor and the
location. late Lillian Regina Richardson.
William Johnson Quade, Catherine Ha-
zel Hall, and Mary Levia Pilkerton. Jim
Frances is survived by her sons, Bunny was a lifelong St. Mary’s County,
The schedule will be the 3:00 to 9:00 Christopher Matthew Snell and David MD resident. He was an equipment op-
Merlyn Snell; her brother, Robert Fulton
shift Monday through Friday plus Windsor, sisters, Dorothy May Watson
erator for the State Highway Adminis-
every other weekend, Saturday 9:00 and Doris Elaine Hamilton; 5 grandchil-
tration for over 30 years. He also worked
for the Joy Company as a maintenance
until 6:00 and Sunday 10:00 until dren and 3 great grandchildren. laborer for 10 years. Jim Bunny en-
4:00. Frances enjoyed reading, gardening joyed many musical instruments includ-
and spending time with her family. ing guitars, fiddles and harmonicas.
Memorials in Frances’ name may be
Competitive pay and benefits. made to: Hospice of Charles County,
He also enjoyed raising tobacco and
a variety of vegetables in his garden.
2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD 20601 Contributions may be made to A Com-
Great customer service skills are Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral munity That Shares (ACTS) P.O. Box 54
required. Home, Charlotte Hall, MD.
Condolences to the family may be
Bushwood, MD 20618 and Seventh Dist.
Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue,
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com MD 20609.
PO BOX 98
Hollywood, MD Call 301.373.5848
Thursday, May 24, 2018 The County Times Calendars 39
Community Calendar To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
Benefit Fundraiser to Support Our donation: $15-20 per person at the door. tions: James Dean 240-577-0828. Email:
UPCOMING & ONGOING Veterans. Games. Gospel Groups. Praise Doors open at 6:30. More info: www. jdeanjunior@yahoo.com
Dancers. Color Core. Auctions. Vendors. facebook.com/events/173635423263705/
Veterans Home to Host Art Show
Food. Drawings throughout the day for
The Charlotte Hall Veterans Home,
gifts and more! Sponsored by: Pray, Tuesday, May 29
in partnership with the Charles County
Art Alliance is accepting submissions
Praise, and Promise In Christ Church. Sunday, May 27 Positively Focused - Wellness & Re-
More info contact: Margaret Butler 240-
through May 31, 2018 for its Summer/ Big Game Poker covery Group
237-0251. www.warfighteradvance.org
Fall Art Show to be held at Charlotte Hall St Mary’s County Elks Beacon of Hope Center, 21770 FDR
Veterans Home from July 1, 2018 through Lodge, 45779 Fire Dept. Lane, Blvd., Millison Plaza, Lexington Park
Life is Good in LG 5K
January 31, 2019. Local artists are invited Lexington Park 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Leonard’s Grant, Leonardtown
to submit a maximum of two works of art 3:00 - 8:00 PM A fun discussion and support group.
8:00 AM start
for consideration. Artwork entries must No Limit Texas Holdem Poker Tourna- The prompts provided by recovery sup-
Event in the Square
be submitted electronically as digital im- ment. $120 Buy in (includes $20 Bounty) port team facilitators give participants
ages. For details and more info contact = 15,000 chips. Cash games will start as the chance to consider wellness and re-
House and Garden Pilgrimage
Angela Quade at 240-577-7003 or at Vet- soon as there are enough players inter- covery tools for thinking positively and
21370 Newtowne Neck Road
eranshomeart@charhall.org ested. Questions: James Dean 240-577- with healthy intention. Free and open to
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
0828. Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com the public. More info call 240-298-0212
Generous property owners open their
or 301-997-1300 x 804 or email beacon@
Thursday, May 24 historic sites, houses, gardens and grounds
to the public for the day. Seven sites in
Movie Night on the Lawn! waldensierra.org.
Leonardtown Baptist Church, 23520
Little Minnows all surrounded by four bodies of water.
Hollywood Rd. Friends & Family Addiction Recov-
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons Friends of Newtowne Manor House
7:30 - 10:30 PM ery Support Group
10:00 – 11:00 AM will be the beneficiary of the proceeds
Moon bounce and sno-cones for the Beacon of Hope Center, 21770 FDR
World Turtle Day. For children ages of this event. $40 on day of the tour
children to enjoy before the movie be- Blvd., Millison Plaza, Lexington Park
3 to 5 years. Members free; $5 for non- and $35 pre-tour. Tickets and more
gins. All are invited. FREE EVENT! 5:30 - 7:00 PM
member. Calvertmarinemuseum.com info at mhgp.org or call 410-821- 6933.
Guests will receive goody bags and be A free and open to the public support
entered to win a door prize. group for those who have a loved one who
Gills Club Build a Toy Boat
is struggling with addictive behavior, in
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons
treatment, or is in early recovery. More
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Free programs for girls ages 7–12 in-
2:00 – 4:00 PM
In the Maritime History Hall sessions Monday, May 28 info call 240-298-0212 or 301-997-1300 x
804 or email beacon@waldensierra.org.
terested in learning about sharks. Prereg- start on the half hour. $2 donation per Memorial Day
istration required. boat requested. For ages 5 and up. Mu-
Sierra Club General Meeting
www.bit.ly//GillsClubRegistration. seum admission required. 410-326-2042. Elks Hold’em Bounty Tournament
Lexington Park Li-
calvertmarinemuseum.com. St. Marys County Elks,
brary, 21677 FDR Blvd.
CSM 2018 Spring Commencement 45779 Fire Department Lane
6:30 - 7:30 PM
College of Southern Maryland, La Dee of St. Mary’s Public Sail Lexington Park
Learn about opportunities to volunteer,
Plata Campus, Admin. Bldg. Lawn, 8730 Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 7:00 PM
upcoming events, and goals we are work-
Mitchell Rd. 2:30 – 4:30 PM No Limit Hold’em Poker Tournament.
ing on this year. Meeting the last Tuesday
6:00 PM Sail on the “Dee’s” first public sail of $25 Buy in = 4,000 chips. $5 add-on =
of May, June and July.
U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral the season. $25 ages 12 and up. $15 ages 1,000 chips and raffle drawing. Food
Dr. Jerome M. Adams, a Southern Mary- 5–12. No children under 5. and Beverage are available for purchase.
land native, will provide the keynote ad- Preregistration required: 410-326-2042 Cash games will start as soon as there are
dress. More info: ext. 41. enough players that are interested. Ques-
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The Tackle Box Fishing Report By Ken and Linda Lamb bait fishing. This is to protect the striped
Contributing Writers bass from being damaged when being
caught and released.
Croaker were caught this week by shore The Potomac minimum remains at 20
fisherman Thomas Campbell who fished inches. Apparently the Potomac River
off the TPS Pier on the Naval Air Station Fisheries Commission was not in co-
in the mouth of the Patuxent. Campbell ordination with Maryland DNR on the
used both bloodworms and squid for bait changes, and the 20 inch minimum will
and the croaker liked both. These fish remain in the Potomac until a proposal is
were caught Saturday. The rain storms passed at the next PRFC meeting if they
began Sunday and have ruined most every so chose.
day since, but the fish will be here when Catfish and white perch are active at
the sun comes out. There have been ru- Bushwood Wharf in the Wicomico off the
mors of spot being caught in the Patuxent. Potomac. The catfish are a day and night
Big stripers continue to be caught in the time thing with plenty of blue and chan-
bay and Potomac. Many good fish were nel cats in the 3 to 12 pound range hitting
caught out of Solomons on Wednesday in on cut alewife, the fresher the better. The
the downpours we have endured all week. perch start about 7 pm and come in thick
As of May 16th we can now keep two and fast with many double headers in the
Thomas Campbell shows off the first croaker of the season. These came from the
mouth of the Patuxent and hit on both bloodworm and squid.
rockfish per day with the minimum 19 9 to 12 inch range.
inches, and only one over 28 inches in White perch are in the creeks looking
Maryland waters. for shedding crabs as a hearty meal.
The 19 inch minimum for Maryland Crabs are off to a slow start in the
waters was instituted hours before the creeks. They are mostly small and poor,
May 16th changeover and comes with cir- but another 10 days to two weeks will get
cle hooks being mandated for chumming them bigger and fatter.
and live-lining. The other hook mandates Crappie, bluegill and bass are in St.
essentially eliminate treble hooks when Mary’s Lake eager to take bait or lures.
John Mitchekke caught this 41 inch , 23 pound striper near buoy 72.
Mixhele Chelednik with a huge 46 inch, 35 pound trophy rockfish from the mid-bay region near
the HI buoy.
Meoody Weed trolled by the Gas Docks for this big rockfish.
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island 55. Samarium 31. Backsides
18. Most spacious 56. Heavenly bodies 32. Large orange-brown
22. What you owe 58. Water in the solid state butterfly
23. Button-like ornament 59. Exchanged 33. Old Testament prophet
24. Ancient city 60. Int’l organization 35. Women’s apartments in
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28. Enough (archaic) 1. Regain 41. Made a visual
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measurement 4. Spanish be 45. Very long period of time
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develop end up (abbr.)
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