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COPS & COURTS 10 LOCAL 4 COMMUNITY 12 Parents want to open new, private Catholic high school

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EDUCATION 21 COVER 6 COMMUNITY 15 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 22 Tommy McKay, Cherry Price, and Spring ridge Middle School students get new laptop bags. David McKay open anew store in Photo courtesy of Ceandra Scott, California SPORTS 23 “WHATEVER AMOUNT OF VACCINE WE CALENDAR 24 RECEIVE WE ARE READY TO IMMEDIATELY OBITS 26 DEPLOY AND GET IN THE ARMS OF MARYLANDERS.” LEGALS 29 GOV. LARRY HOGAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY 30 WEEKLY FORECAST

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Larry Hogan said this week that appointment. take a bill that would fundamental- vaccines continue to flow to Maryland and ly change the way voters here, and The Johnson and Johnson vaccine is be- with the addition of an initial shipment of ing produced in Maryland, Hogan said, in several other counties, vote for one-dosage vaccines from Johnson and county commissioners to a referen- and a fourth vaccine is already engaged in Johnson, mass vaccination sites are now third-stage clinical trials; that vaccine will dum failed. able to double their vaccinations against Del. Matt Morgan offered an also be made in Maryland. COVID-19 each day. Health metrics regarding COVID-19 amendment during floor debate The Regency Stadium mass vaccination Feb. 26 in the House of Delegates have been improving statewide, Hogan site, Hogan announced at a March 2 press said. that would have allowed St. Marys’ conference in Annapolis, was now able to voters to decide by popular ballot The positivity rate has declined in the open March 4, one week ahead of the pre- past week to 3.5 percent and the new whether they wanted to continue viously announced March 11 opening. to vote for all five county commis- case rate has decreased as well to 13.1 per The state will get 49,600 doses of the 100,000 residents. sioner positions at large or only for Johnson and Johnson vaccine this week the commissioners who live in one Delegate Matt Morgan In the past month the hospitalizations voters in St. Mary’s. which will be distributed across the state have dropped from more than 2,000 to of four districts. The have argued, including in to hospitals, pharmacies, health centers The county commissioner presi- fewer than 900, Hogan said, while the recent testimony before the House and county health departments, said the number of nursing homes with active out- dent would still be elected at large. Ways and Means Committee on governor, but the state will not receive any “My disagreement is with how breaks of the virus has fallen by 57 percent. Feb. 9, that the Lexington Park area more Johnson and Johnson vaccines until The state has so far vaccinated more this bill is being represented,” has been neglected due to lack of March 18. Morgan said. “Everybody wants to than 1.36 million Maryland residents. firm representation. “Whatever amount of vaccine we re- Hogan also announced that Dr. Robert drive this to… these counties are But Morgan said the Democrats ceive we are ready to immediately deploy disenfranchising minority voters.” Redfield, former head of the U.S. Centers did not run a candidate in that dis- and get in the arms of Marylanders,” Ho- for Disease Control and virologist who Morgan said claims, such as those trict in either 2018 or 2014. gan said. made by the bill’s sponsor, Del. worked at the University of Maryland “They’re saying “Well we’re dis- The overall supply of vaccines to Mary- School of Medicine would now serve as Brian Crosby, that the county was advantaged,’” said Morgan. “You land, and the nation, Hogan said, contin- in violation of the Voting Rights his senior advisor on public health. didn’t even try. ues to be scarce; so much so that there [email protected] Act, were “crazy.” “Are we just going to make the He pointed to St. Mary’s County assumption that white people vote Board of Education member Mary for white people and black people Washington, who is black, and has vote for black people?” served in that position for 24 years, Morgan said taking the issue to as an example of a minority indi- Annapolis, where Democrats far vidual who can win elected office outnumbered Republicans, to get under the current law. the law passed was “not democracy, “Ten years ago, the county want- this is tyranny.” ed to elect an African-American Del. C.T. Wilson of Charles Coun- congressman – Charles Lollar,” ty, an African American Democrat, David McDonoughMorgan continued. “He beat [U.S. said for decades black and minor- House Majority Leader Steny Hoy- ity voters had little to no voice in Financial Advisorer in our district by double digits. Charles County until a recently.edwardjones.com “This isn’t about skin color this Demographic shifts there have is about local courtesy and what made Charles a minority majorityMember SIPC is going on here; there’s not one county and that is reflected in the 41680 Miss Bessiesingle [pieceDr of] Suite evidence of 302racial membership of their commissioner discrimination, period.” board. Crosby, in a later interview with He argued against Morgan’s ref- David McDonough Leonardtown, MDThe County 20650 Times, said his state- edwardjones.com erendum amendment. Financial Advisor Member SIPC ments about changing what he had “I can’t say I trust the people be- called a Jim Crow era voting law 41680 Miss Bessie Dr Suite 302 301-997-1707 cause the people in Charles County Leonardtown, MD 20650 were misrepresented by county 20 or 30 years ago would’ve said 301-997-1707 commissioners who claimed Cros- ‘No, African American’s don’t get by had essentially called most of the a voice or a district,’” Wilson said. IRT-1948I-A county’s voting population racist. “White Democrats and white Re- Crosby said people who live in publicans would have said, ‘No.’” a certain district should be solely Morgan’s referendum amendment responsible for choosing their own IRT-4395E-A failed by a 39 to 87 vote margin, but county representative. the bill has yet to pass through the David McDonough “That’s democracy,” Crosby Senate and there is no companion said. “People in Mechanicsville bill in that side of the legislature. Financial Advisor edwardjones.com shouldn’t have representatives Both houses in the Maryland Member SIPC picked by Lexington Park and vice General Assembly must vote to ap- 41680 Miss Bessie Dr Suite 302 versa.” prove the bill before it can become Leonardtown, MD 20650 Morgan said much of the issue law. raised by activists supporting the 301-997-1707 The bill passed the HouseDavid by aMcDonough bill comes from the county’s fourth vote of 95-39. election district and the local Dem- [email protected] Advisor edwardjones.com ocrat party, which has the greatest Member SIPC

number of minority residents and 41680 MissIRT-4395E-A Bessie Dr Suite 302 Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-997-1707 IRT-4395E-A 4 Local News The County Times Thursday, March 4, 2021 Leonardtown Federal Judge Sentences Commercial Burglaries Local Man for Bank Under Investigation By Guy Leonard Robbery Staff Writer By Guy Leonard Maryland State Police investiga- Staff Writer tors are seeking information from the A St. Mary’s man received a 10- public on several burglaries to busi- year sentence in federal prison last nesses in Leonardtown that occurred week for committing a bank rob- Feb. 27 between the hours of 1 a.m. bery in Calvert County in May of to 2 a.m. 2019. The burglaries occurred in the Donald Edward Rankin, 65, was downtown area and police are ask- sentenced Feb. 18 for the crime of ing anyone who lives or works in the using a handgun to rob the PNC areas of Washington Street, Fenwick Bank in Owings; Rankin was in- Street, Lawrence Avenue and Duke dicted for the crime in September Street with security cameras to con- of 2019 and pleaded guilty in No- tact the local barracks. vember of 2020. Town officials reported that Leon- broke into the Town Florist and Bo- According to Rankin’s plea ardtown Cleaners, Cheseldine Auto, tanic Café; it was a simple pattern of agreement he must make restitu- Shepherd’s Old Field, the adjacent break-ins with the destruction to the tion of the $3,400 he stole in the Brudergarten, Wine and Design and door to gain entry and to the cash reg- Owings bank heist; just six days a private residence were all broken isters in each store to steal money. earlier Rankin had robbed a bank into. Linger said the suspect probably of a similar amount in Fairfax, Det. Sgt. Jeffrey Linger said the lives close-by the stores that were vic- Virginia. break-ins appear to have been com- timized as he committed his crimes In that heist, the plea agreement mitted by one suspect, a male, who on foot. stated, Rankin dressed as a wom- appears to be white, but investigators Anyone with information on the an and demanded money while in- Donald Edward Rankin are still viewing surveillance footage crimes is asked to call the Leonard- timating he had a gun in a bag that teller to her drawer where he stole to ascertain a viable description of town Barrack at 301-475-8955. he would use if the teller did not approximately $3,400. the suspect. [email protected] comply with his demand. “Rankin then told the clerk Linger said the single suspect also In the Owings bank robbery that if he heard police coming he Rankin was dressed in normal would kill her,” his plea agreement male-oriented attire but wore a stated. mask over his face and pointed He then fled the scene using his what appeared to be a black hand- white Chevrolet pickup truck. gun at the teller to demand money. A nearby witness told police Initially, Rankin ordered the who canvassed the area that they teller at the Owings PNC to re- had seen a man later identified as trieve money form the drawers Rankin in the parking lot next to behind the counter but when she the bank the day before the rob- The Presidential Lecture Series failed to enter the combination to bery; Rankin was soon after lo- the safe – due to being frightened cated in Prince George’s County ANALYST & - she was locked out. and arrested. He told arresting officers he was BESTSELLING AUTHOR Angered, Rankin threatened to kill her, according to his plea travelling to Pennsylvania in an agreement, and he went with the effort to elude police. JAY [email protected] WILLIAMS

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By Guy Leonard in both public and private schools Staff Writer there, with students in all grade Local parents want to use an levels from freshmen to seniors established education program part of the same house. for a new, private, classically- In this way, Prucha said older oriented high school in the tradi- students help to teach and take tion of Catholic schools here in St. care of younger students beyond Mary’s. simply being above them in school The Chesterton Academy of grades. St. Mary’s would begin with its They learn to work together first freshmen class this fall, said closely and build a greater sense Gavin Arvizo, a former teacher of community, she said. at St. Peter’s School in Charles Students even work to clean the County, with the possibility of school each day, she said. opening in early 2022. “They take ownership of it,” The later goal is to provide an said Prucha. education focusing on the classics serve the students who couldn’t for a Chesterton Academy, said The parent group will hold of literature, history, art, drama, pay much more than what they the group have already success- an informational session on the oratory, mathematics and philoso- were paying? fully partnered with the network Chesterton Academy of St. Mary’s phy within a Christ centered at- “That’s the mission.” and are now looking for a suitable March 16 at St. John’s School in mosphere, but at a price that was Chesterton Academies exist site to start classes. Hollywood from 7 p.m. to 8:30 more affordable than many high throughout the country, including “We’re centering around Leon- p.m. in person and on-line on school level private institutions. one in Annapolis, named after the ardtown or Hollywood,” Prucha Zoom. As a teacher in the middle famous English author, philoso- told The County Times. “We want Register in advance for this school grades, Arvizo saw chil- pher, lay theologian and Catholic to be centrally located.” meeting: dren spend their entire student ca- convert; the academies partner The academy would be funda- https://us02web.zoom.us/meet- reer in parochial school and wish with a network which helps parent mentally different from a public ing/register/tZYpd-usrTooGtzG- to stay but had to go to public organizations setup and operate school or even a private parochial mDyQb1JhyysFlAjtZIh_ school because their parents could them. school in that it would be run on After registering, you will re- not afford to spend more for a pri- The curriculum is provided by the house system, into which stu- ceive a confirmation email con- vate high school. the Chesterton Academy network. dents are divided into groups that taining information about joining “The price point we’re hoping “We’re not flying blind,” Ar- compete with each other in sports the meeting. for is roughly $8,000 a year,” Ar- vizo said. and academically. [email protected] vizo said of tuition. “How can we Angelina Prucha, a member of The system was designed in the parent group behind the effort England and is used prominently

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Now we know the high infection Editor on they shaped who I am today, and they rescue our nation from the devastation of rate is because people of color tend to be For 40 years Congressman Steny Hoyer shaped how I lead.” COVID 19.” in higher representation in essential work- has been holding an annual breakfast in Harris said, “We all know that they are She later returned to that relay race anal- force, but in terms of the hospitalizations February in honor of Black History Month. here, and they are with us and they are ogy and what her mother told her: ‘“You and the deaths, a lot of that is attributed to This year, like so many other events, it was watching us. And it is on their broad shoul- may be the first to do many things, but the fact that we have underlying health con- held virtually, so everyone had to sip coffee ders that we stand. So today, as we remem- make sure you’re not the last,’ and that has ditions at a higher rate, like chronic diseas- in front of their computer screens. But it did ber their stories, we also recognize that everything to do with this relay race, which es, diabetes and obesity, and other chronic draw more than 2,000 viewers, perhaps in we are a part of a longer story and we will of course has been running for dozens, if illnesses. So, one of the ways that we get large part because of the keynote speaker, determine how our chapter gets written. In not hundreds of years. And my mother after reducing the disparities of COVID-19 Vice President Kamala Harris. other words, I think of history in the context taught me what so many of our mothers and and improve the long-term healthcare and Harris praised Hoyer: “You are consis- of a relay race with each generation running grandmothers and fathers and grandfathers health outcomes for black and brown com- tent in your continuing leadership, which their course, and then passing the baton to have told us all, and that is that what mat- munities, we have learned is to bring more has always been about fighting to make the next. And so, the baton is now in our ters is how well you run your portion of the primary care to those communities.” sure everybody’s in the room.” hands and what matters is how well we run race.” Hoyer reported that the life expectancy And she acknowledged everyone attend- our portion of the race. She urged everyone to be inspired by for African Americans fell nearly three ing for “fighting for equality, fighting for “So, let’s seize this moment in which we those who made history before them and to years in the first half of 2020. “What a freedom and fighting for justice.” live with the utmost clarity. And let’s tell the make their own history. shocking statistic that is,” he said. Black History Month, Harris said, hon- truth about what we see, knowing that often Hoyer in his introduction to Harris said, Hoyer said he missed seeing everyone in ors the innovators, “Because they had the to speak truth may make folks uncomfort- “Since we met last February, our country person, although “we’re in the same mind- ability, in their moment in time, to see what able. To speak truth can often be very dif- and the world has endured a deadly pan- set as well of optimism and looking towards can be, unburdened by what had been. ficult because there’s things people don’t demic that has exposed deep-seated ra- the future and building on the history that They were the innovators and of course the want to see or hear, but truth must be spo- cial disparities in healthcare access and not only the African-American community barrier breakers. And of course, the history ken if we are truly to progress as a country.” outcomes.” has made, but that all of us have made to- makers in the moment in which they lived, One of the truths she said is the dispro- For the last several years the breakfast gether in this great country.” because at that moment, they weren’t trying portionate effect on black Americans from has been co-hosted by 4th District Con- During the event long-time Calvert to think about how it would be in the fu- the COVID crisis. “This pandemic has gressman Anthony Brown. County community leader Malcolm ture in terms of how they’d be talked about. been an accelerator,” she opined. He has sponsored a bill co-sponsored Funn talked about some of the 40 speak- They were clear-eyed about the present and She observed that just hours before the by Hoyer that is aimed at those dispari- ers over the years; his son Kelby served as what needed to be done at that moment House had approved the $1.9 trillion CO- ties. Brown told the virtual attendees, “We moderator. to create that future for which they had a VID rescue package. “Before President have seen during this pandemic a dispro- As part of the entertainment, Rory Miles vision.” Biden (Joe) and I took office, we put for- portionate rate of infection, hospitalization of St. Mary’s County performed a saxo- She said she was influenced over her ward this plan and it was designed and writ- and tragically deaths suffered in the black phone solo. life and career by many of those “thinkers ten and intended to do what we knew then, and brown communities as a result of CO- [email protected]

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Roger Wayne Copsey Timothy Allen Ridgel By Guy Leonard 90 Staff Writer St. Mary’s County lost three well were nursing Home residents known members of local volunteer fire and rescue departments last Only month with the passing of Roger Wayne Copsey of Mechanicsville, Timothy Allen Ridgell of St. Ini- goes and Robert Stevie Lawrence 10 of Avenue. All three died within days of COVID Deaths under the age of 70 each other in mid-February. Copsey, 69, was a successful businessman as the owner and operator of Copsey’s Seafood and WHY ARE WE NOT Ice and joined the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department in 1968 and was an active member 100% OPEN? until his passing on Feb. 17. Robert Stevie Lawrence Along with serving the commu- Contact the SMC County Commissioners, nity and running a family busi- A constant attendee at many ness, Copsey won the U.S. Nation- well-known county events, Ridge- School Board and Health Department and al Oyster Shucking Championship ll, 63, ran for county commission- demand they lift all restrictions http:// in both 1982 and 1988. er in 2018. He was also an avid outdoors- Lawrence, 67, served not only www.stmarysmd.com man who was a member of the in both the 7th District Volun- Mechanicsville Optimist Club. teer Fire Department and Rescue John Montgomery, president of Squad but served as a firefighter Contact the St. Mary’s County State the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire and eventually station chief for Department, served alongside the Patuxent River Naval Air Sta- Delegation and demand they vote for Copsey in the department for de- tion Fire Department for 35 years. House Joint Resolution 2 terminating the cades and remembered his friend’s He was also an entrepreneur, positive attitude. owning and operating the Pull and Governor’s State of Emergency http:// “All you had to do was pick up Tug Enterprises towing service the phone and he’d be there to help based in Avenue. mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/ you, that's just the way he was,” Barbara Lacey, a member of Montgomery said. “He’d help the the 7th District Volunteer Rescue ladies in the kitchen or when you Squad Auxiliary said the fire and GET THE KIDS BACK IN SCHOOL needed him to jump on the fire EMS services were Lawrence’s truck.” life. AND OPEN OUR BUSINESSES AND Ridgell was also a well known “He was a gentle, kind-hearted CHURCHES 100% responder with the Ridge Volun- man,” Lacey said. “He was very teer Fire Department but was part dedicated to the county and to of a farming family that branched helping others. out into delivering seafood for “He was always there when you RESIST THE TYRANNY! Copsey’s Seafood and eventually needed him.” in his own business transporting it [email protected] to several states; he opened Ches- @ReOpenStMarys apeake Trophy on Great Mills *https://smchd.org Road in 2002. **https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table stmaryscountymaryland/HCN010212 8 Local News The County Times Thursday, March 4, 2021 Health Department Testing Wastewater for COVID-19 Variant GROW YOUR OWN VEGETABLES The St. Mary’s County Health De- tems, and may be an early indicator CHERRY TREES APPLE TREES partment (SMCHD) is now sending of a future rise in local COVID-19 local wastewater samples for genom- cases. ic analysis to identify the local pres- “Genomic analysis of wastewater ence of COVID-19 virus variants. for COVID-19 variants is another The samples are already collected way for local public health to monitor for ongoing COVID-19 wastewater for the emergence of these concern- surveillance as part of a collabora- ing variant viruses,” said Dr. Meena BUY tive initiative launched in May 2020 Brewster, St. Mary’s County Health by SMCHD, St. Mary’s College of Officer. “This will complement the 5 or MORE Maryland, and the St. Mary’s County state health department’s efforts to Fruit Trees Metropolitan Commission. This new detect variant viruses from a sam- step of genomic analysis will assist in pling of the COVID nasal swab tests Get 1 FREE detecting the presence of emerging conducted in Maryland. Early iden- variants of the COVID-19 virus in tification and tracking of variant vi- our community. Results of ongoing ruses circulating in our community monitoring related to this effort will will help us prepare our community be posted when available at: www. members and health care resources smchd.org/covid-19-wastewater. for the challenges these variants may PEAR TREES PEACH TREES Wastewater samples are being col- pose.” lected from several private, public For more information about the and municipal wastewater treatment St. Mary’s County COVID-19 SCREENING AND PRIVACY PLANTS plants throughout St. Mary’s County. wastewater surveillance proj- Viral particles are shed by individu- ect, please visit www.smchd.org/ EMERALD GREEN LEYLAND CYPRESS als who have COVID-19 and can be covid-19-wastewater. 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MARY'S SHERIFF'S OFFICE CRIME REPORT Drug Arrest- in the hand with a knife during an the ribs several entered the vic- On February 10, 2021, DFC. M. argument. Broome was arrested times. Visible tim's residence Beyer responded to 46800 block and charged with Assault 1st and injury was without the of Flower Drive in Lexington 2nd Degree. observed to victim's con- Park, to assist in the execution Violate Protective Order- the victim and sent. Further of a search warrant. Marcus An- On February 18, 2021, Cpl. Tir- Milburn was investigation thony Mills, pak responded to the 21000 block arrested and determined age 33 of Lex- of First Road in Lexington Park, charged with Williams had ington Park, for the reported citizen request- Assault 2nd Amos Milburn arrived to Daven Williams was found in ing police assistance. Upon arrival Degree. the victim's possession contact was made with James Home Invasion- residence prior to law enforce- of a quantity Travis Moore, On February 21, 2021, Dep. ment, and had kicked the victim's of suspected age 32 of no Wilhelmi responded to the 21700 door open to gain entry to the cocaine and fixed address. block of St. Lo Place in Lexington residence. Williams was arrested packaging ma- Marcus Mills Moore is a re- Park, for the reported disturbance. and charged with Home Invasion, terials. Mills spondent in an While on scene conducting the in- Burglary 3rd and 4th Degree, Dis- was arrested active court vestigation Daven Ambrose Wil- orderly Conduct, and Malicious and charged with CDS: Possession order prevent- liams, age 34 of Lexington Park, Destruction of Property. with Intent to Distribute and CDS: ing him from Possession-not Marijuana being on the Assault- victim's prop- James Moore On February erty. Moore Editor’s Note: 18, 2021, Dep. was arrested and charged with The above arrests are not an indication of Walker re- Violate Protective Order. guilt or innocence as the cases have not been sponded to the Assault- adjudicated. 45900 block of On February 18, 2021, Dep. Indian Way in Raley responded to the 21800 Great Mills, block of Three Notch Road in Lex- for the reported ington Park, for the reported dis- assault. Inves- turbance. Investigation determined Joseph Broome tigation deter- Amos Samuel Milburn Jr., age 41 California Man Arrested mined Joseph of Lexington Park, assaulted the Aloysius Broome, age 57 of no victim by punching the victim in fixed address, stabbed the victim the face and kicking the victim in for Sex Abuse In February of 2021, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division re- ceived information from Child Protec- tive Services (CPS), regarding a poten- tial sexual assault involving a 13-year- Philip H. Dorsey III old female and an adult music instructor. Investigation determined the victim was receiving private music lessons at Attorney at Law the Music Education Academy (MEA), located at 23127 Three Notch Road in California. The lessons were provided by Marty Eugene Airhart, age 66 of California. The victim advised detec- tives during the lessons Airhart had sex- ually assaulted her on several occasions Marty Airhart between 2019 and 2020. Anyone with information pertaining On March 1, 2021, the findings of to this investigation is asked to contact the investigation were presented to the Detective Melissa Green at (301) 475- Grand Jury for St. Mary’s County, and 4200 extension 71996 or by email at -Serious Personal Injury Cases- an arrest warrant was issued for Airhart. [email protected]. On March 2, 2021, Airhart was arrested Citizens may remain anonymous and and charged with the following: contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, Sex Abuse of a Minor or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their mes- LEONARDTOWN: 301-475-5000 Rape Second Degree (5 counts) sage to “CRIMES” (274637). Through Third Degree Sex Offense (5 counts) the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are TOLL FREE: 1-800-660-3493 Airhart was transported to the St. eligible for an award of up to $1,000 Mary’s County Detention and Reha- for information about a crime in St. bilitation Center in Leonardtown and Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or EMAIL: [email protected] remains incarcerated pending a bond indictment. review.

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This event is produced by brandy blackstone for the Commissioners of Leonardtown and Ed Delmoro of Winson Media 12 In Our Community The County Times Thursday, March 4, 2021 CSM Receives Grant for Leonardtown Highlights Butterfly Project The North End Gallery Chesapeake Bay Trust Funds Effort The College of Southern Guest Invitational Maryland (CSM) was awarded a $4,998 Community Engage- ment Mini Grant from the Ches- apeake Bay Trust to engage Southern Maryland communities in reestablishing Chesapeake watershed meadows so monarch butterflies can thrive. The project, for collective efforts at its four Butterflies for a Better Bay, campuses to conduct pollinator partners with the Humane Society education and outreach, and sus- to focus on fostering monarch tain pollinator health and habitat butterflies, much the way other with a least-toxic integrated pest animals are fostered when being management plan. Bee Campus rescued. USA affiliates are dedicated to re- “Humane societies are centers versing the decline of native plants of community activity and vol- and pollinators. According to Bee unteerism and we believe we can City USA®, native pollinators are couple the popularity of animal responsible for one in three bites rescue and the appeal of monarch we eat and the reproduction of al- butterflies to engage our com- most 90% of the world’s flowering munity in ecosystem restoration,” plant species. Leonardtown’s dynamic Arts & the Special Events series and will air said CSM Biology Professor Paul With spring nearing, now is the Entertainment scene is the focus on Saturday, March 6th at 1 PM EST. Billeter. Billeter and CSM Biol- time to plant gardens that support of its latest virtual series, Leonar- at www.VisitLeonardtownMD.com/ ogy Professor Dr. Tracey Stuller Butterflies for a Better Bay. CSM dtown Arts & Entertainment. This NorthEndGallery or at the Town of serve on CSM’s Environmental and project partners are asking unique series is presented in three Leonardtown Facebook Page. Sustainability Committee and home/community gardeners and parts – Feature Performances, Art- NEG’s Invitational features thirty- work to keep CSM Bee Campus potential home/community gar- ist Spotlights, and Special Events and nine guest artists’ work introduced USA. “Monarchs are one of the deners to cultivate, expand aware- is funded in part by the St. Mary’s by Show Chair, Diana Manchak, a most recognizable butterflies, fa- ness and take purposeful action County Arts Council and produced NEG Potter. A real Tour de Force mous for their beauty and 2,000- directed at watershed restoration. by the Commissioners of Leonard- of Southern Maryland artistry, this mile seasonal migration. As the CSM’s partners in this proj- town & Winson Media. show features work in many mediums appeal of whales and dolphins in- ect include the Humane Society Viewers will be treated to intimate and forms: fiber work wall hangings; spires ocean conservation, we pro- of Charles County, the Double Z Feature Performances from local mu- batik paintings; wood turned bowls; pose using the inherent appeal of Cowboy Corral, and the Southern sicians, dancers and performing art- steel-welded, ceramic and wood monarch butterflies to encourage Maryland Chapter of Jack and Jill ists; Artist Spotlights that feature an sculptures; handcrafted gold and sil- interest in preserving the Chesa- of America, Inc. These partner- up-close look at local visual artists ver jewelry; mixed media 3-D fantasy peake Bay by encouraging water- ships bring additional land for na- – see where they create, where they creatures, silk paintings, cane woven shed native plant restoration.” tive plant cultivation, additional draw their inspiration, and view ex- basketry, landscapes, florals, animal, The Butterflies for a Better Bay expertise in engaging underrepre- amples and demos of their work; and collage and abstract paintings and project’s goal is to expand CSM’s sented communities, and a high- Special Events that include behind- photography; pyrography and painted Bee Campus USA efforts beyond traffic, community-focused cen- the-scene previews of the most popu- gourds. This year’s Guest Artist In- CSM campuses by partnering ter of operation. lar events that take place in this vi- vitational exhibit runs from Febru- with the agricultural community, If you are interested in learning brant Southern Maryland Town. ary 4th – March 28th at NEG Thurs- home gardeners, businesses and more and partnering in this effort, This new online series premiered days through Sundays and by private municipalities. Bee City USA® contact Tracey Stuller tmstuller@ on Valentine’s Day weekend with the appointment. renewed the CSM’s Bee Campus csmd.edu or Paul Billeter at pabil- first Feature Performance, an intimate For more information about the USA certification following a [email protected]. concert with local Country Singer/ Gallery and the live Invitational rigorous application process last Press Release from CSM spring. The college is recognized Songwriter Phillip Michael Parsons Show, visit www.NorthEndGallery. that was pre-recorded at the Olde com or contact Bea Poulin at north- Town Pub in Leonardtown. The show [email protected]. For can be viewed at: www.VisitLeonard- more information about the Virtual townMD.com/LeonardtownAE. Invitational Preview or other Leon- The 2021 North End Gallery (NEG) ardtown virtual programming, visit Guest Artists Invitational, a visual www.VisitLeonardtownMD.com or art show held annually at the gallery, contact brandy.blackstone@leonard- is the focus of the latest episode of townmd.gov.

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Shell Shubrooks-Jackson (Coordinator), Chef Flavaz, & Mike Schwartz of Mike’s Bikes, Three Oaks Cen- ter, distribute meals & blankets monthly throughout St. Mary’s County in neighborhoods, senior living centers, & to those homeless Childhood Trauma Grant Awarded Prayers Requested Donations Gratefully Accepted The St. Mary’s County Equity health.” See Wayne’s story @ Task Force in partnership with the “The St. Mary’s County Sher- St. Mary’s County Department of iff’s Office continues to support http://www.gofundme.com/f/Waynes-fight-for-life Social Services was selected for its partners and our efforts in the grant funding through the Na- St. Mary’s County Equity Task tional Association of County and Force as we all work to provide City Health Officials (NACCHO) better foundations for our young MARYLAND: A STATE DIVIDED to address adverse childhood ex- people in the community,” said periences (ACEs) in the county. St. Mary’s County Sheriff Tim MARYLAND CIVIL WAR DISPLAY The $450,000 grant coordinated Cameron. FOR MARCH, APRIL AND MAY through the St. Mary’s County “Students learn best when their Health Department (SMCHD) will social and emotional needs are NOW IN THE assist with community efforts to met. Now, more than ever, our stu- prevent and mitigate the harms of dents need support - and this is es- PRINCE FREDERICK LIBRARY ACEs and related risks for sub- pecially true for our students who 2021 SCHEDULE FOR THE FOLLOWING LIBRARIES stance misuse. have been affected by trauma. The “Comprehensive Commu- This grant will provide critical FROSTBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY nity Approaches that Address support for our students that will AUGUST 2021 Childhood Trauma to Prevent benefit their mental and academic Substance Misuse” grant from health.” said Dr. Scott Smith, Su- NACCHO was awarded to only perintendent of St. Mary’s County THE ONLY 2 ADMIRALS seven grantees nationwide. Fund- Public Schools. 16 GENERALS ing will support several initiatives Alexis Zoss, LCSW-C, Director over two years, including training of the St. Mary’s County Depart- HEAD OF HEAD OF of health care providers to assess ment of Social Services described and respond to adverse childhood many of the families with whom THE C.S. THE C.S. experiences in their patients; her Department interacts as hav- MARINE SECRET expanding school-based social- ing layers of stress with financial, CORPS SERVICE emotional supports for students; health, legal and relationship is- 22,000 and new programs by the involved sues - which can contribute to CONFEDERATES partners for identifying childhood abuse and neglect. Zoss says these trauma and connecting children multifaceted problems require co- MARYLAND HISTORY! to multidisciplinary community ordinated, multi-disciplinary in- support. terventions to best help families MARYLAND BELTS “Adverse childhood experienc- and children stabilize and address es, such as household dysfunction, the trauma in their lives. BOTTONY CROSSES violence and parental substance To learn more about ACEs, use may cause trauma and toxic please visit the SMCHD website EXCAVATED PLATES stress in children,” said Dr. Mee- at www.smchd.org/aces na Brewster, St. Mary’s County Joint Press Release: IMAGES OF LOCAL SOLDIERS Health Officer. “The impact of St. Mary’s County Health Depart- these experiences on children ment, Sheriff’s Office, Public MARYLAND CARTRIDGE BOX may in turn increase their risk for Schools and Department of Social violence, injury, behavioral health Services MARYLAND WEAPONS conditions and poor long-term 14 Education The County Times Thursday, March 4, 2021 TheCow & The Fish Family Owned Dine In or Restaurants Carryout Hours Steak & Seafood Wednesday - Saturday of Southern 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday Restaurant 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm 301-373-3020 25188 Three Notch Rd. Maryland Hollywood MD 20636

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Thursday, March 4, 2021 The County Times In Our Community 15 Laptop Bags Donated to Broomes Island Native Students Serves Aboard Navy Warship

Petty Officer 2nd Class Bret Halterman A native of Broomes Island is serving of NATO’s Integrated Air Missile De- in the U.S. Navy aboard USS Donald fense architecture. These Forward-De- Cook, a guided-missile destroyer, for- ployed Naval Forces-Europe ships have ward-deployed to Rota, Spain. Donald the flexibility to operate throughout the Cook is currently on her 11th patrol of waters of Europe and Africa, from the the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of responsibil- Cape of Good Hope to the Arctic Circle, ity in support of U.S. national security demonstrating their mastery of the mar- interests in Europe and Africa, operat- itime domain. ing in the East Atlantic, Mediterranean With more than 90 percent of all trade Sea and Black Sea. traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the Photo: Asst. Principal Sarah Weisner & Deputy First Class Dustin McClure received several bag donations. Petty Officer 2nd Class Bret Halter- world’s international phone and internet The community of just regular people responded to a need for students at Spring Ridge Middle School. man, a 2017 Calvert High School gradu- traffic carried through fiber optic cables Those students needed bags to carry their laptops back & forth to school. Over 100 bags were donated. The school administration was very appreciative. ate, joined the Navy four years ago. lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials “Working day-to-day on board USS continue to emphasize that the prosper- Donald Cook has taught me so much,” ity and security of the United States is said Halterman. “After three years on directly linked to a strong and ready New Portal Available board, I’ve learned everything from Navy. firefighting, to running a trash room and According to Chief of Naval Opera- to maintaining and supervising multiple tions Adm. Mike Gilday, four priorities for COVID-19 Test fully operational networks. At the end will focus efforts on sailors, readiness, of the day, it’s just good to know I’m do- capabilities and capacity. ing something that benefits not just me, “For 245 years, in both calm and but my family and friends back home.” rough waters, our Navy has stood the Registration & Results Today, Halterman serves aboard a watch to protect the homeland, preserve The St. Mary’s County Health De- No appointment or Doctor’s order ship with more than 300 other sailors, freedom of the seas, and defend our way partment (SMCHD) has transitioned needed for testing who make up the ship's crew. Their jobs of life,” said Gilday. “The decisions and lab services for COVID-19 testing Free of charge (no out-of-pocket are highly specialized and range from investments we make this decade will to Mako Medical, allowing for more cost, co-payment, co-insurance, etc.). handling weaponry to maintaining the set the maritime balance of power for consistent turnaround times for CO- Drive-thru (walk up available for ve- engines along with a multitude of other the rest of this century. We can accept VID-19 test results and decreased hicles over 6’10” or residents on foot) assignments that keep the ship mission- nothing less than success.” patient wait times at the SMCHD CO- Available for those who live in St. ready at all times. As a member of the U.S. Navy, Hal- VID-19 testing sites. Mary’s County USS Donald Cook is named after terman, as well as other sailors, know Patients now have the opportunity Please note: patients who were U.S. Marine Corps Col. Donald Cook, they are a part of a service tradition to: tested prior to February 3, 2021 will who posthumously received the Medal providing unforgettable experiences Complete patient forms (pre-regis- still access their COVID-19 test re- of Honor for his selfless acts as a Pris- through leadership development, world ter) for COVID-19 testing online prior sults through the SMCHD patient por- oner of War during the Vietnam War. affairs and humanitarian assistance. to arrival at the testing site tal. The SMCHD patient portal will Cook shared food and medicine with Their efforts will have a lasting effect Register for the portal on-site with continue to be used for other patient his fellow prisoners, despite his own around the globe and for generations of help from the SMCHD testing site services offered through the SMCHD deteriorating health. USS Donald Cook sailors who will follow. staff Health Clinic. These online portals are remembers his legacy by flying a POW “I joined the Navy to move out of my Access COVID-19 test results on- not connected to COVID-19 vaccina- flag at all times. hometown, to see other cultures and line (average 4 day availability) tion registration or records. According to Navy officials, guided- other countries, and to make a differ- Sign up for text notifications when More information on local CO- missile destroyers are capable of con- ence with my life,” added Halterman. test results are ready VID-19 testing is available at: www. ducting anti-air warfare, anti-submarine “Even after five deployments and visit- SMCHD COVID-19 Testing: smchd.org/covid-19-testing warfare and anti-surface warfare. Fast, ing 18 countries, I still feel like there’s Locations: For local COVID-19 updates, infor- maneuverable, and technically ad- so much more about other countries SMCHD Main Office in mation and data, please visit www. vanced, destroyers provide the required that I don’t know and that I can’t wait Leonardtown: smchd.org/coronavirus or call the St. warfighting expertise and operational to learn. That’s what I think it means to Bay District Volunteer Fire Depart- Mary’s County Health Department at flexibility to execute any tasking at sea. serve in the Navy – to learn from others ment in Lexington Park: (301) 475-4330. Donald Cook is one of four destroy- and teach what you’ve learned.” Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – Press Release from St. Mary’s ers based in Rota, Spain, assigned to By Rick Burke, Navy Office of 3:30 p.m. County Health Department Commander, Task Force 65 in support Community Outreach 16 Feature The County Times Thursday, March 4, 2021 Thursday, March 4, 2021 The County Times Feature 17 California Gets New Business Investment

Thomas McKay Cherry Price David McKay By Guy Leonard terior renovation was also no easy much better-quality perishable ers who do come in to shop for a Staff Writer task, McKay said. products.” vehicle don’t even take a test drive A year ago, businesses across the “We anticipated we’d open The McKays were not the only before purchasing one. state and here in St. Mary’s County last fall,” McKay said. “We were business looking to expand in eco- “It’s all a la carte now,” Moore were shut down and forced to oper- having lots of difficulty getting nomically troubled times. said of adapting to on-line sales. ate virtually due to the COVID-19 materials. Lexington Park Ford, acquired “It’s just the way business is now.” pandemic. “Everything is on a different by Tom Kody of Kody Holdings, A building under construction Some shut their doors perma- schedule now; but we’re here now.” forged ahead with building a new next to the new Lexington Park nently, others, such as restaurants The opening of the new McKay’s dealership on Three Notch Road, location will house the former and bars struggled to stay open by store means new jobs as well; the close by the new McKay’s store. Winegardner general Motors deal- providing carryout services. store has 15 experienced manage- For decades the dealership had ership that once had a home in Many people lost their jobs, but ment-level employees but has re- been locally owned by the Al- Leonardtown. St. Mary’s was still poised above sulted in the hiring of 85 new staff dridge family, now the dealership Chris Kaselemis, director of the all other jurisdictions in Maryland members. on Great Mills Road lies vacant. county’s Department of Economic with the best of bad jobless num- The locally operated chain has Jason Moore, general manager Development, said the opening of bers and some businesses were stores in Leonardtown and Char- at Lexington Park Ford, said cor- the businesses within the same moving ahead with their plans to lotte Hall as well as in Waldorf; porate leadership had yet to decide week signaled a resurgence of expand under some of the most in recent years the family business the future of the older property. commercial interest in the more trying economic conditions in re- had closed stores in California and “We’re not sure what we’re going southerly portion of Three Notch cent memory. Lexington Park but is regaining to do with that compound,” Moore Road. Shortly before the pandemic some market share by opening the said. Over the past decade, much of struck fully here in March of 2020, new MacArthur Boulevard store. The decision to build the new the new business development has the McKay’s Family Markets was The store will operate in a much dealership came from a desire to concentrated much farther north on planning on expanding their fam- different fashion than the prior expand the business’s operations, Route 235, making revitalization ily owned grocery business in the Shoppers Food Warehouse. Moore said. efforts nearer to and in downtown recently-vacated Shoppers Food “It’s a different go-to-market “We were literally bursting at Lexington Park more difficult. Warehouse in what is now the strategy,” McKay said. “Shoppers' the seams,” Moore said of the old “Both show investment and we’re Patuxent Crossing Shopping Cen- focus was more on dry goods, on location. “We had maxed out our super happy about that,” Kasele- ter on MacArthur Boulevard. items you can get in the center of growth potential.” mis said. “We think it’s going to be The pandemic brought a halt to the store. Instead of losing business during good for the shopping center there. much of the work to refurbish the “Our focus will be on the pe- the pandemic, Lexington Park’s “McKay’s really focuses on local store, delaying its opening until to- rimeter of the store, the prepared workload did not let up, according products; they really take the time day, March 4. foods.” to Moore. to figure out what they’re going to Customers in the nearby Great McKay said fresh food, such as “We’ve been really busy, we do locally.” Mills community had to travel deli meats and cheeses, soups, sal- haven’t slowed down at all,” Moore The dual openings showed that much farther north or into down- ads, prepared chef-inspired meals said. businesses were still interested in town Lexington Park for their food and a much greater emphasis on The staff at Lexington Park Ford seeing the oldest urban area of St. shopping needs after shopping at a fresh produce will define the look have had to adapt to the pandemic Mary’s be successful. store so close for years. and feel of the new store. as other businesses have, by going “It’s a true investment that shows “The industry changed in ways Locally raised and grown meats to virtual platforms; they’ve been their commitment to St. Mary’s we never anticipated,” said Thom- and produce are the focus of the successful, Moore said. County,” Kaselemis said. as F. McKay, president and CEO store’s initial offerings when cus- “We’ve been doing off-site de- The older property on Great of McKay’s Family Markets. “It’s tomers walk into the store; they liveries, taking cars to customers Mills Road was in the county’s op- been very, very difficult.” will be met with a larger bakery as at their homes,” Moore said. “On- portunity zone. The pandemic meant that con- well, McKay said. line sales are up.” “That is a prime piece of proper- tractors working in the building He promised that another local Moore said about half of their ty there,” Kaselemis said. “There had to take greater precautions, favorite will also be prominent in local customers simply go on-line are tax breaks for people who want extending the timeline for comple- the new store. and purchase a vehicle now; this to invest in that area.” tion by many months. “We have the best and larg- has helped ensure their level of [email protected] Ensuring materials could be est seafood market in the area,” sales have not fallen. brought in to achieve the major in- McKay said. “We’re going to have About 60 percent of all custom- 18 The County Times Thursday, March 4, 2021 Straight Talk on Straight Teeth BY: JEFF TOMCSIK to cut effectively or efficiently. If the news is that orthodontics may be a of the time to other safe orthodontic Orthodontic braces and clear align- bend in the one blade is toward the solution to these problems, and a options. ers such as Invisalign® are not just other, it would cause the blades to straighter, more beautiful smile is a Finally, with Invisalign® technolo- for straightening teeth and mak- scrape each other, making cutting bonus to the treatment, not the rea- gy, your dentist can take a scan of ing your smile look better. In fact, difficult. More importantly to note, son for the treatment. your mouth and show you virtually a highly trained and skilled dentist the blades scraping each other slow- If you’re like most adults, the what your results will look like, from will use orthodontic treatment to ly destroy the cutting surface of both thought of braces is unnerving. the improved esthetics of your smile improve the function of the teeth blades. Years in metal brackets and sharp profile to the benefits of improving which will result in a healthier, lon- These same principles can be ap- wires is no-one’s idea of a good time. any occlusion issues that may be ger-lasting smile. While good look- plied to your teeth. In any area of If these thoughts are keeping you causing damage to your teeth. ing teeth are attractive, the purpose the mouth where your opposing away from approaching your dentist The next time you go to your den- of your teeth is to chew food. When teeth do not meet when you per- about a straighter, more beautiful, tist, ask them if they are Invisalign® teeth are misaligned, they can slow- form a chewing motion (meaning better functioning, healthier smile, certified. Ask them if they can pro- ly damage opposing teeth during the there is a space between the top consider a clear aligner option such vide a virtual, digital smile make- chewing process. When they are in and opposing-bottom tooth in any as Invisalign®. Invisalign® is a over with the use of an iTero® scan- proper alignment, teeth break down area of your mouth when your jaw clear, removeable retainer that may ner so that you can see your likely the food they are chewing without is closed), like the scissor in the first achieve the same results as tradition- outcome. Also ask them if you have damaging each other. scenario, it is rendered ineffective in al braces in less time. any occlusion issues during chewing To help illustrate the point, think the chewing process. On the other The fact that aligners are remove- and if orthodontics is right for you. hand, if there are any teeth that are of a well working pair of scissors. able means you can take them out One of the biggest barriers to get- When in good alignment the two colliding with their opposing teeth, whenever you eat. This makes eat- they are likely causing trauma to ting orthodontic treatment dentists blades come together and meet at a ing more comfortable and cleaner hear the most is that it costs too very precise point that makes them each other and slowly wearing down as you will not have to worry about the enamel surface and eventually much. Before you allow money to excellent at cutting paper. On the food particles being stuck in your get between you and a healthy, beau- other hand, imagine one of the the tooth structure. This will like- braces. They also allow you to eas- ly lead to greater risk of decay and tiful smile, think about the amount scissor blades had a slight bend or ily clean your teeth, where braces of money you spent on your last car. a ding in the metal. This imperfec- eventually risk the tooth’s overall vi- with wires make flossing and thor- tality. That car will likely not be in your tion would surely affect the scissor’s ough brushing more difficult. The life ten years from now. The cost of ability to cut as well as when it was in Many people who have ongoing material used by Invisalign® is by braces or Invisalign® is a fraction of perfect alignment. If the one blade problems with decay or pain de- far superior to all other aligners on the cost of that car, and the results is bent away from the other, there spite their efforts to keep their teeth the market. Not only is it the most will last you a lifetime! will be a gap between the points of clean, might be suffering from mal- invisible, it is also the fastest work- contact that cause the cutting action. occlusion issues that are causing the ing material, meaning you will reach The result would likely be a failure ongoing dental problems. The good your desired outcome in a fraction A Healthy, Happy Smile is in your future.

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COOPER • WWW.TIDEWATERDENTAL.COM Thursday, March 4, 2021 The County Times PAX River 19 Patuxent River Naval Air Station News Three “Blackjacks” Receive Test Wing Awards By Paul Lagasse and a copy of Captain Daniel W. “Tommy” Naval Test Wing Atlantic Communications Tomlinson’s autobiography, “The Sky’s the Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) rec- Limit.” As guest of honor, Boecker repre- ognized the accomplishments of three Air sented the Early and Pioneer Naval Aviators Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 per- Association — better known as the Golden sonnel during an awards ceremony at NAS Eagles — which has sponsored the Tomlin- Patuxent River Feb. 12. son Award since 1969. Col. Richard E. Marigliano, commander On behalf of retired Lt. Cmdr. Harry of NTWL, presided over the ceremony at Errington, a career maintainer and founder which Maj. Joshua Foxton received NT- of the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, WL’s Test Pilot of the Year award, Lt. Bran- Col. Marigliano presented Lt. Merchant and don Merchant received the Maintenance Chief Aviation Electrician’s Mate Reyes Officer of the Year award, and Chief Avia- with engraved watches and inscribed cop- tion Electrician’s Mate (Aviation Warfare) ies of USNTPS graduate Vice Adm. Bill Sergio Reyes received the Maintenance Lawrence’s autobiography “Tennessee Chief Petty Officer of the Year award. Patriot.” Since 2002, the Errington Award The annual ceremony recognizes the has recognized maintenance officers and Wing’s highest performing military and maintenance chief petty officers who have civilian personnel across its four test and exemplified leadership and professionalism evaluation squadrons and the U.S. Naval through initiatives to improve or develop Test Pilot School (USNTPS). In accordance procedures and personnel. Lt. Brandon Merchant, right with NTWL's 2020 Maintenance Officer of the Year. with the Navy’s strict health protocols dur- Col. Marigliano also awarded each of ing the COVID-19 pandemic, this year the three recipients with the Navy and Ma- NTWL is convening a series of smaller rine Corps Commendation Medal for their ceremonies at the awardees’ own squad- accomplishments. rons rather than holding a single wing-wide Nicknamed the “Blackjacks,” HX-21 pro- event. HX-21 live-streamed the brief cer- vides developmental flight test and evalua- emony on its public Facebook page. tion of rotary-wing and tilt-rotor aircraft and As a developmental test pilot for the CH- their associated airborne systems in support 53K King Stallion, Maj. Foxton served as of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps training, the project officer for the aircraft’s first ship- combat, and combat support missions. The board detachment to USS Wasp (LHD 1). squadron can trace its roots at NAS Patux- He successfully directed an intensive series ent River back to 1949, when the then-Naval of tests that were designed to establish the Air Test Center first established a rotary- helicopter’s performance envelope for day wing test division. Today, HX-21 teams are and night launches and recoveries at a wide engaged in testing six families of aircraft, range of wind speeds, among many other including the CH- 53K King Stallion, the test points. Over the course of the 14-day MV-22 and CMV-22 Osprey, and the Presi- detachment, Foxton’s team accomplished dential helicopter fleet. 364 landings, of which 74 were conducted Naval Test Wing Atlantic, a component using night vision devices. of Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Divi- Lt. Merchant was cited for his high qual- sion (NAWCAD) serves as fleet advocate ity maintenance oversight and contributions supporting test and evaluation of the Navy’s Maj. Joshua Foxton, right, NTWL's 2020 Test Pilot of the Year. to the improvement of maintenance pro- principal aviation systems ranging from un- cesses, both of which resulted in high levels manned to rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. of contract adherence over the preceding NAWCAD advances capability and oper- year. His citation praised his superior lead- ational readiness for naval aviation and our ership skills and uniquely energetic devo- warfighters. The warfare center is where tion to the squadron’s mission. His innova- naval aviation takes flight through research, tive leadership style was cited as a bedrock development, test, evaluation, and sustain- of HX-21’s success during the past year. ment of both fielded and not-yet fielded na- As HX-21’s Aviation Program Team val platforms and technologies that ensure Leading Chief Petty Officer, Chief Reyes America’s Sailors and Marines always go led his Sailors in the successful completion into conflict with significant advantage. of an aviation maintenance inspection that With sites in Patuxent River, Maryland, earned zero discrepancies, a squadron first. Lakehurst, New Jersey, and Orlando, Flori- His efforts were instrumental in the com- da, the command is the Navy’s largest war- pletion of 21,884 mishap-free maintenance fare center with a diverse force of military, hours and 3,114 ground and flight test hours. civilians, and contractors building the Navy Retired Rear Adm. Donald Boecker, for- of today, the Navy of tomorrow, and the mer commander of the then-Naval Air Test Navy after next. Center Patuxent River and later vice com- For more information about NAWCAD, mander of Naval Air Systems Command, please go to www.navair.navy.mil/nawcad/ presented Foxton with the Tommy Tomlin- or follow us on Facebook at https://www. son Award, including an engraved watch facebook.com/MyNAWCAD/. Chief Aviation Electrician's Mate Sergio Reyes,NTWL 2020 Maintenance Chief Petty Officer of the Year. 20 Education The County Times Thursday, March 4, 2021 Thursday, March 4, 2021 The County Times Education 21 St. Mary’s College Homeschool Week Launches Study-Abroad Planned for Museum The Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) clarity for the health of plants and ani- is a wonderful classroom away from mals in the bay and experience hands-on Program home for homeschool families. This science by measuring and recording wa- St. Mary’s College of Maryland part of our signature Honors Col- year, in lieu of its annual Homeschool ter clarity, discovering a wide variety of has partnered with Verto Educa- lege Promise. By participating in Day event, CMM is extending programs animal adaptations, and reflecting upon tion, to offer a study-abroad pro- this program, first-year students to last an entire week! During the week the impact that humans have on the bay. gram that combines the classroom will get a head start on this im- of March 15 – 19, students can discover Scavenger Hunt experience with expeditions, portant educational experience.” paleontology, marine biology, and mari- The whole family can join in the fun hands-on projects, and service- Verto’s goal is to “revolutionize time history in a unique and educational discovering many of the hidden pictures learning for first-year students. higher education and make inter- way. Participants can choose one of the in the museum murals and using poems Prospective first-year students national experiences a core part self-guided tour kits and a scavenger as clues for our unique scavenger hunts. to St. Mary’s College who par- of the college experience.” Verto hunt to begin their museum adventure: Your adventure might include counting ticipate in this “gap year without offers campus semesters in Milan, HERstory: Celebrating Southern the toes of a dinosaur, telling time on a the gap” would begin their studies Italy; Madrid, Spain; and London, Maryland Women Kit unique clock, determining the color of overseas, earn academic credits, England; field semesters in Costa Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the jellyfish, or figuring out what shape and graduate on time without hav- Rica, South Pacific and Hawai- the passage of the 19th Amendment to are the windows on the school boat, the ing to complete another admission ian Islands; and also, a year-long the U.S. Constitution through this fun, James Aubrey. process. program that offers credit-bearing hands-on exploration of the Calvert Ma- Programs are designed for students “This program is the perfect fit coursework while engaging in rich rine Museum HERStory exhibit. This in grades K-5, but all ages can discover for St. Mary’s College and our cultural immersion experiences. exciting new program shines a light on something new. All activities are includ- prospective first-year students,” Students who are interesting in some of the pioneering women from ed with museum admission. Pre-regis- said David Hautanen Jr., vice spending their first semester or Maryland’s history. Participants will tration is not required, but highly recom- president for enrollment manage- year abroad should apply directly identify fossils like paleontologist Dr. mended, for Homeschool Day. Following ment. “Our students are global to Verto Education and select St. Susan Kidwell, tie knots like boat cap- the guidance of the CDC and State of citizens ready to challenge them- Mary’s College of Maryland as tain Edie Taylor, and get up close with Maryland, all guests ages five and older selves and the world. In fact, pre- the partner college for admission. sting rays like Dr. Eugenie Clark. must wear a mask during their visit. The pandemic, more than 40 percent Press Release from St. Mary’s Chesapeake Bay Watershed Field museum continues to operate at a limited of our students studied abroad as College of Maryland. Guide Kit capacity with a timed entry system. Visit Explore the Calvert Marine Museum calvertmarinemuseum.com for more in- exhibits that introduce the Chesapeake formation or to make your reservation. Bay as an estuarine habitat and water- Press Release from Calvert Marine Meal Distribution shed. Learn the importance of water Museum. Schedule Changes St. Mary’s County Public tion for students, more support is Schools Department of Food and needed in our kitchens to prepare Nutrition Services announce meals for students who are on site. changes in the schedule for curb- Beginning the week of March 1, side meal distribution. Meals are curb-side meal distribution will Pet available for students ages 18 continue Monday, Wednesday, years and younger. Meals can be and Fridays; however, the time is OF THE WEEK picked up from any school site changed to 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. even if your student attends a dif- More information can also be ferent school. Curb-side meals are found on the SMCPS home page MEET OPRAH distributed on Monday, Wednes- and on Twitter@SMCPS_Food. Everybody’s life matters. day, and Fridays. Meal bags in- If you have any questions regard- -Oprah Winfrey clude breakfast, lunch, dinner, ing the schedule change, please and a snack, plus milk and/or wa- send them to www.foodservice@ Hello friends, my name is Oprah. ter for each student. smcps.org. I’m a SWEET, AMAZING bundle of As we enter Phase 3 of the Re- Press Release from SMCPS. LOVE! I greet everyone with a HOPEFUL LITTLE MEOW and I’ll turn to School Hybrid Instruc- follow your every move with my understanding, intelligent gaze. 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Divide and Conquer! To the Editor: have gerrymandered the state to Who is the Real I would like to share my thoughts ensure they maintain control. Any on a bill submitted by Dele- election laws that our local Demo- gate Brian Crosby (D) to change crats are calling foul are their own the way we elect county commis- creation. sioners. Presently, we elect all The present method of elect- MollTo the Editor: Dyer?passenger ship from England. She our commissioners at large. This ing county commissioners is not In light of the resurgence of in- preferred the company of Native means that regardless of what dis- unique to St. Mary’s County. terest in Moll Dyer, and the re- Americans to her European neigh- trict you live in, you cast a vote The county commissioner form cent relocation of “the rock” by bors and dressed in a manner of for a candidate in each of the of government is the same for all the Historical Society, I’d like lost affluence (threadbare clothes four commissioner districts and counties in Maryland that adopted to share my thoughts about her. originally made from the finest for county commissioner presi- it. If the system is not fair now, Over the years, interviews with materials). She froze to death on dent. Delegate Crosby’s bill, HB it was not fair twenty years ago families local to the area since the coldest night of 1697 after a 655, if passed, will change this, as when the county Democratic Par- Moll Dyer’s era, have painted an citizen’s mob burned her small it will have voters only cast a vote ty had a majority of the registered unpleasant tale. Each family had cabin to the ground only to be dis- for the commissioner candidate in voters. They were happy with the their own version of Moll’s life, covered by a young lad searching their district, and a vote for com- voting format then and as far back with minimal variations. As there for a lost cow. missioner president which would as I can recall they never had a is a dearth of historical records, it Moll’s well-known tragedy remain an at-large race. Delegate concern that Republicans were be- is toward these legends we must speaks to its own truth and per- Crosby’s argument is that Dis- ing marginalized. The voter reg- focus our efforts. True, we have haps that’s enough. My answer to trict Four does not have a county istration balance changed in 2012 a road named after her, and like- the question is real, even if intan- commissioner that is representa- and finally the shoe is on the other wise a small stream. There’s the gible. Moll Dyer is everyone who’s tive of the people living in Lex- foot. So now there is a call to ac- aforementioned rock purported faced injustice or been mocked ington Park and the surrounding tion, to move the goal post. Demo- to be where she breathed her last. for being different; those scorned area. Delegate Crosby spoke about crats want to change the rules so One colonial letter described her for their beliefs or tormented for this during an online recorded chat the races could be more competi- “countenance” in an unfavorable living a life true to themselves. entitled Sunday in the Park hosted tive if HB 655 passes. manner. Still, we’re mostly left She is anyone condemned at the by local NAACP President BJ If HB 655 passes, it will allow with legends-- oral tradition- once court of public opinion and cas- Hall. During that broadcast, Del- our county commissioner districts the only historical record, and as tigated for their lack of popular- egate Crosby said, “There is no to be gerrymandered when the it’s said, “where there’s smoke, ity or political correctness. She’s reason we should have to compete census triggers our county redis- there’s fire.” Apt for Moll’s tale. the embodiment of Sarah Goode for the district.” When I watched tricting commission. The redis- According to the Archives of of Salem fame, Anne Frank, John this I thought, did he really just tricting commission can reshape Maryland, “every surviving court the Baptist, Joan of Arc, Anne say that? the districts, changing the balance record of the period (colonial) was Boleyn, Rosa Parks and…the list Do not be fooled by the local of Democrats and Republicans in destroyed in the fire of March 8, goes on and on! Moll could be the Democratic argument that the each, and then making the district 1831.” To add to the speculative patron saint of them all. system is set up to suppress their easy to win for a political party. nature of the search, online ances- I believe Moll Dyer would be vote, and ensure county Demo- With HB 655 the target is for try sites list five pages of Dyers proud of her legacy, and that she’d crats are underrepresented. The Democrats to win Commissioner on passenger lists arriving in the feel some measure of peace and history of Maryland politics tells District Four and pick up maybe United States during the period, a exoneration from the tales being a much different story. The Demo- another district, while not doing minimum of six Mary or Margaret told about her today. She was once crats have had a death grip on the anything to improve the quality Dyers (assuming you dismiss the used as a cautionary tale- a warn- Maryland House of Delegates and of their candidates. While Gover- three listed on one ship as an er- ing to little children to behave, the Senate for over 100 years. The nor Hogan is trying to eliminate ror). It also states that “lists were but no longer. Now we remember last Republican to hold the sen- Maryland gerrymandering, we not kept for every ship” and many Moll whenever we’re bullied, ac- ate president seat was John Wirt have a political movement here at- others have been lost. (The endear- cused without cause or feeling Randall in 1898. The last Repub- tempting to take it to a new lev- ment “Moll” was most commonly friendless. Perhaps she gives us lican house speaker was Herbert el. It is a simple plan: divide and used as a nickname for Mary, but a twinge of conscience when we R. Wooden in 1918. Republican conquer! We cannot allow this to also for any “M” feminine name are the ones doing the bullying? It lawmakers have not held the ma- happen, and we must stand against including Margaret, Martha, Mar- warms my heart to think so- that jority in over 100 years. You see, HB 655 to maintain the integrity tina, Melinda, etc.). some good is our final inheritance we live under laws today that of our elections and ensure the Despite some small deviations from the tragedy of Moll Dyer. Republicans have had extraordi- voices of all our voters are heard to the legend, the majority of lo- David W. Thompson narily little influence over. The across our county. cal families’ oral traditions state Author of “Sister Witch, The Life Democrats have been in control Tom Haynie she was an herbal healer and her- of Moll Dyer” for over a century; we live under Lexington Park mit. Most state her origin as Ire- their laws and their rules. They land, and that she arrived on a Thursday, March 4, 2021 The County Times Sports 23 Men's Lacrosse Wins Season Opener The St. Mary's College of Mary- land men's lacrosse team (1-0) trav- eled to Virginia Wesleyan Univer- sity to take on the Marlins (0-1) in their 2021 season opener on Mon- day (Mar. 1) evening. The Seahawks trounced the Marlins and ran away with a 19-2 victory. By Ronald N. Guy Jr. was palpable. It was another unnec- St. Mary's College - 19, Virginia ContributingPresence Writer essary reminder of life’s fragility. Wesleyan - 2 less in the fourth. St. Mary's Col- A cruel twist altered the plan. Tiger and I grew up together - not How It Happened lege took advantage of their extra This was to be a 700-word bleed literally, chronologically. Similar • The Seahawks found the back of man opportunities in the final frame on Alex Smith’s decision to effec- dates of birth aside, we share little the net in under two minutes when with three man-up goals. Hubbard, tively sever his tenuous Washing- in common beyond fatherhood and Abe Hubbard recorded an unassist- Clemmer, and Brett Weiner fired ton Football Team tenure via a no- achy backs. Dude was winning ma- ed score. From there, the Seahawks shots into the back of the cage dur- holds-barred interview with “GQ”. jors when I was trying to figure out would never relinquish the lead. ing the man-up opportunities. In Smith, fresh off one of the greatest mortgages and personal finances. Virginia Wesleyan responded at the addition, Cal Wilcox tallied a goal comebacks in sports history, sur- I’m thinking Woods has had as many 10:12 mark with a goal of their own while both squads were at even prisingly and uncharacteristically, mortgages as I’ve had eagles – zip- to tie the game, 1-1. Next, St. Mary's strength. aired some dirty laundry. py. Still, he’s my g-g-generation… College took control of the game Inside the Box Score Some of Smith’s words: “When I Generation X, while compara- with four-straight scores to end the • Hubbard and Venanzi recorded decided to come back, I definitely tively small, is a blessed lot of sports opening stanza. Dominic Venanzi, hat tricks in the contest. Hubbard threw a wrench in the team’s plans. fans. We have seen Wayne Gretzky, Jack Brocato, Cameron Linger, and led the Seahawks offensively with They…didn’t want me to be a part Michael Jordan, Serena Williams Hubbard scored during the run to five goals and two assists. Clemmer of it, didn’t want me to be on the and Tom Brady – all widely regard- extend the Seahawk lead to 5-1. followed with two goals and three team…didn’t want to give me a ed as the GOATs in their respective • St. Mary's College rode their assists, while Venanzi notched three chance.” Why Alex? Why? sports. Woods is on the list too and, first quarter momentum into the goals and one assist. Fact: This writer has been criti- absent personal transgressions and second with a six-goal run. On the • Brocato hustled for a team-high cal of the WFT and its many mis- debilitating injuries, he would have other end of the field, the Seahawk four ground balls, while Antonio steps over the years. Organizational almost certainly ended all debate defense clamped down on the Mar- Mastromanolis, Mitch Boudreau, apologist I am not. But Smith came about golf’s greatest. lins and held them scoreless for the and Ethan Little tallied three ground off the top rope and used a foreign From prodigy, to legend, through entire second frame. Venanzi (2), balls each. Defensively, Little led object here. injuries and personal failures, I Hubbard, Ben Claffee, Jeremiah the Seahawks with two caused turn- More facts: Smith’s contract dic- have always rooted for Woods. The Clemmer, and Luke McWright beat overs. DJ Walker, Kyrle Preis, and tated that he remain on Washing- shared generation and my selfish the opposing goalkeeper for scores Ben Robertson all shared time in ton’s roster after his horrific No- want for greatness buoyed the sup- in the quarter. goal this evening. Walker led the vember 2018 injury. In NFL math, port, but Woods’s primary appeal • Jude Brown opened up the scor- Seahawks with six saves, while keeping him (his salary cap hit) was was the irritation he caused. The el- ing in the third quarter with a goal Pries collected four and Robertson “cheaper” than cutting him (dead ephant in the room: Woods, a man at the 12:42 mark. The Marlins fol- recorded one. Walker earned the cap hit). So there was no emotion. of color, dominated a white world. lowed up the Seahawk goal with win in cage. His contract wed him to the team He was often coy about race and ret- their final score of the game to • As a team, the Seahawks fin- and, in a way, enabled his comeback icent to champion social change (he bring the score to 12-2 in favor of ished three-of-seven on extra man – an opportunity he wasn’t owed, is more Jordan than LeBron James), the Seahawks. Two goals from Jack opportunities and held the Marlins but one he earned and that circum- but his dominance of the sport made Gillogly and another from Hubbard scoreless on their two extra man stances and the team permitted. many uncomfortable – people who wrapped up the third stanza with opportunities. It was just business – and the NFL needed to feel uncomfortable. St. Mary's College holding a 15-2 Up Next for the Seahawks is a heartless one. In every walk of Fuzzy Zoeller’s racist remarks advantage. • Mar. 7 at Lynchburg | 1 PM | life, employees come, employees go following Woods’s 1997 win at • The Seahawk defense once again Shellenberger Field and organization’s move on – and The Masters are a searing memory. shut out the Marlins in a quarter by Press Release from SMCM. sometimes it’s messy. Unfortu- Asked to comment, Zoeller called holding Virginia Wesleyan score- nately, Smith’s pride overwhelmed Woods a “little boy” and quipped prudence and it authored an unfor- this regarding the following year’s tunate final chapter to his otherwise Champions Dinner, “…tell him not inspiring Washington career. to serve fried chicken next year. Got LOCAL CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION COMPANY With 700 words condensed to it? 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Veterans organization is here to assist you CSM Dual Enrollment Virtual Parent 15, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. with those VA forms at no cost to you. Information Night Learn more or register at: www.smchd. Saturday, March 6 These men and women (who are disabled org/tobacco veterans) are volunteers who ensure you 6 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Annual Spring Dinner are placing the proper information in the Register to receive Zoom infor- Hollywood VFD; 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Diabetes Prevention Program proper blocks and advise you on common mation and password: https://www. Carry out only, $26 per person. Pick up The Diabetes Prevention Program helps mistakes that are made on these VA forms. csmd.edu/calendar/admissions/ in the Social Hall. Menu: Fried Oysters, participants establish and stick with posi- Their spaces are toward the rear of the dual-enrollment-parent-night-StMarys. Stuffed Ham, Chicken Salad, Parsley Po- tive lifestyle changes, such as healthy eat- building on the left side. 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RSVPs are required to ac- invasive vines and plants to help restore ally each Thursday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. cess Zoom information. Free. csmd.edu/ Friday, March 5 the woodland. Bring clippers, hand saw, or Representatives from two different insti- transferthursdays Beth Israel Synagogue Shabbat Ser- your favorite tool. Wear appropriate cloth- tutions will be available to chat with stu- vices Online ing including work gloves, hat, and protec- dents and help navigate their future trans- Tobacco Cessation Program 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. tive eyewear. It's a great way to get some fer experience. RSVPs are required to ac- The Tobacco Cessation Program is free Shabbat evening services are being held Vit. D and fresh air, socially distanced ac- cess Zoom information. Free. csmd.edu/ and that takes place over the course of 8 online due to COVID19. Beth Israel Syna- tivity, and do something good for our com- transferthursdays weeks (weekly 1 hour sessions). 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Scratch-Off Fundraiser Raffle Join us every week for short videos featur- PRIZE; $250 Scratch-Offs & $100 Cash; ing everything from the quirky to the fasci- $5.00 Per Ticket – (MUST BE 18 TO BUY nating - tune in! We have several episodes RAFFLE TICKETS); Purchase in Person: in the playlist! Facebook.com/SCIMuseum *At SDVFD & RS, Valley Lee - Wednes- day (630pm - 830pm); *At Dyson's Lumber, DAV Assistance Program Great Mills - Saturdays (8am-2pm); or *At St. Mary’s Square ReStore; 8:30 a.m. - WEIS, Callaway – Sundays (9am-1pm); 1:30 p.m. For more information contact: Robin Dove Veterans - do you have a service-con- (240)577-0270, Drawing: Tuesday, May nected disability? Did you receive an injury 18, 2021@ SDVFDRS Auxiliary Meeting; while on active duty and are now filing for Winner need not be present to win! disability through the Veterans Admin- Thursday, March 4, 2021 The County Times Calendar 25 St. Mary’s Department of Aging & Human Services Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 71658 Programs and Activities Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 71050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 73101 Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Eric Colvin; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services

COVID-19 Vaccination Registra- the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Pot- Make a potted herb garden. Can This online cooking demonstration tion Assistance for Adults 65+ March 4. use one large pot as long as plants are held on Wednesday, March 24 from The Department of Aging & Hu- compatible OR can use three different 4-5 p.m. focuses on meal planning and man Services is working with the St. Drums Alive Virtual Class pots. preparation of the most nutrient-dense Mary’s County Health Department to Golden Beats stimulates people foods. Sherry will show you how to offer assistance for adults ages 65+ in whether they are young or old, healthy Scattergories- it’s back with a new save time in the kitchen yet eat truly scheduling their COVID-19 vaccina- or ill. When we drum and dance, day and time! healthy and nutritious meals. It’s a tion. For more information, contact us we are having FUN! 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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 [email protected] after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition. In Remembrance Elizabeth Robena McKay cago, IL, Justin Brasher of Pasadena, countries. a later date. TX, William Keeton (Josephine) of Visitation and prayers will be held Condolences to the family may be Keatley Valley Lee, MD, David Keatley (Ni- at St. George Catholic Church in Val- made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. cole) of North East, MD, and Jessica ley Lee, MD on Thursday, March 4th Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- Elizabeth Ro- Keatley of Elkton, MD; great-grand- from 10:00am-10:30am with a Rosary neral Home, P.A. bena McKay children: Trevor Price (Tianna), Joey being prayed at 10:30 am. Keatley (96) Price, Odette Bokkers, Marin Keeton, Due to COVID restrictions, a pri- Genevieva Hannah Hill died on the farm Jack Keatley, Tess Keatley, and Cath- vate family Mass and Burial will be- where she was erine Keatley; as well as great-great- gin at 11:00am. Genevieva born in Valley grandchildren: Kiara Price-Poole and The family requests that you re- Hannah Hill, Lee, MD on Feb- Alanah Price-Poole. Robena was also member Robena in your prayers. They 90, of Loveville, ruary 27, 2021. happy to include Lisa’s “extra” chil- hope to have a public Memorial Mass MD passed away Born on Janu- dren: Cindy Peck O’Connor (John) for her at a later date. on February 21, ary 9, 1925, Robena was the daughter and Page Peck Anderson (Marvin), In lieu of flowers, donations may be 2021 at Solo- of the late Joseph Roland McKay and as well as grandchildren Alex, Brett, sent to St. George Catholic Church or mons Nursing Mary Beatrice Goldsborough McKay. Katharine, Stefan, and Susanne; and Second District Volunteer Fire De- Center in Solo- She was the wife of Paul William Jen- great-grandchildren Ryan, Will, Rosa- partment in Valley Lee, MD. Condo- mons, MD. kins Keatley whom she married on lie, Kellan and Rylee. She is also sur- lences may be made to the family at She was born May 22, 1948 at Holy Face Church in vived by her sister-in-law, Mollie Rea www.mgfh.com. on September 7, 1930 in Newburg, Great Mills, MD. He preceded her in McKay and beloved nieces and neph- Arrangements provided by the Mat- MD to the late Quincy Andrew Swann death on August 1, 1991. Two sons, ews and their families. tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. and Ruth Margaret Welch Swann. Millard Filmore Keatley (Jo), and Har- Robena attended St. Mary’s Acad- & Crematory Leonardtown, MD. On December 26, 1966, Jenny mar- vey Francis Keatley and two brothers, emy and obtained an RN degree from ried her loving husband, George Earl Roland Reese McKay and Benjamin Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Hill at the Naval Base, Indian Head, Gilbert McKay also preceded her in Mrs. Keatley moved with her family Junior Milton Berry MD. Together they celebrated over death. from Wilmington, DE to Rockville, 55 dedicated and wonderful years of Mrs. Keatley is survived by her MD, and then to Ft. Myers Beach, FL, Junior Mil- marriage. She was employed for many daughters, Lisa Keatley Brasher (part- where she lived for 24 years. After ton Berry, 74 of years as a bookbinder for Automated ner Ward Peck) of Jacksonville, FL retiring, she and her husband moved Great Mills, MD Graphics until her retirement in 2008. and Paula Keatley Keeton (Pres) of back to Valley Lee, MD where she has was suddenly She had beautiful flower gardens, Valley Lee, MD: grandchildren: Wil- resided until her death. Robena Keat- called home to which she kept manicured. She was a liam Price (Kirsten), of Aurora, CO, ley was well loved by all who knew be with the Lord delicious cook, which many special- Caitlin Keeton of Boston, MA, Rachel her. She was an avid gardener and vol- on Wednesday, ties including her scrumptious maca- Keeton (Tom Bokkers) of Rotterdam, unteer. She enjoyed traveling and had February 17, roni and cheese, potato salad and pork the Netherlands, Alex Brasher of Chi- visited all 50 states and many foreign 2021 at his home roasts. She and her husband were beau- in Great Mills. tiful dancers and won several dance He was born on April 24, 1946 in competitions in their day She had an Compton, MD to the late Benjamin affinity for the water and enjoyed va- Berry and Annie Mae Berry of Holly- cations to Myrtle Beach. She and her wood, MD. Junior was educated in the husband bought a campsite in Freder- St. Mary’s County Public School Sys- icksburg, MD in the Wilderness where tem. He was employed with Walmart they made many wonderful memories. Corporation traveling the world as a She enjoyed visiting her family and cement finisher for many years. spending time with them. She was a Junior knew that life was about loving and devoted, wife, mother, sis- being happy, and found great joy in ter, grandmother and friend to many. watching the Dallas Cowboys football She was proud to say that they had five team play. He also enjoyed fishing, generations when her only great-great hunting, gardening, and working on granddaughter was born. vehicles. In addition to her beloved husband, Junior leaves to cherish memories, Jenny is also survived by her chil- his loving wife of 32 years Cynthia dren: Barbara Jean Miller (Arthur) Berry of Great Mills, MD, Larry of Brandywine, MD, Alice Victoria Hebb of Nevada, Joseph Hebb of Sams of Lexington Park, MD, Brenda Great Mills, MD, Katherine Robin- Lee Syndor of Redding, PA, and Janet son of Piney Point, MD, Reggie Berry Lynn Clark of Waldorf, MD; her sib- of Great Mills, MD and James Berry lings: Irene Ruth Pilkerton of Waldorf, (Victoria) of Great Mills, MD and his MD, Hazel Mary Olive of Warsaw, 13 grandchildren. VA, Walter Allen Swann (Sissy) of Junior also leaves to cherish his lov- Issue, MD, Thomas Milton Swann of ing siblings, George Stewart (Mary), Cobb Island, MD; 13 grandchildren; Barbara Butler (Michael), Henrietta 31 great grandchildren; and one great- Stewart, Carrie Berry, and two God- great grandchild. In addition to her daughters Tracy Hebb Dorsey and parents she is also preceded in death Juanita Berry. by her daughter, Joyce Wathen and her Junior was preceded in death by his siblings, Eleanor Grizni, Delree M. father Benjamin Berry, his sister Mary Gamble and Vernon Swann. Berry, and his brother James Berry. All services will be private. The family will receive friends for Condolences to the family may be Junior’s Life Celebration on Thurs- made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. day, March 4, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- to 12:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service neral Home, P.A. at 12:00 p.m., officiated by Reverend Henry E. Briscoe. Interment will be held at Charles Memorial Gardens at Thursday, March 4, 2021 The County Times Obituaries 27

Grady Aary Ramey cil of St. Mary’s – https://literacysmc. The family will receive friends for Wendy Crecelius of Lewisberry, Pa. org. You may give electronically Lorren’s Life Celebration on Saturday, Eight (8) grandchildren, Christopher Grady Aary through their website, or by sending a March 6, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until Crecelius and fiancé Michelle Daly, Ramey, 82, of check to The Literacy Council of St. 3:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service at Ryan Crecelius and wife Lindsey Mechanicsville, Mary’s, c/o Lexington Park Library, 3:00 p.m. all at Grace Chapel Minis- Crecelius, Daniel Crecelius, Lauren MD, passed 21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park, tries, 39245 Chaptico Road, Mechan- Hill, Courtney Hill, Austin Crecelius, away with fam- MD 20653. icsville, MD 20659. Interment will be Amanda Crecelius and Peyton Crece- ily at his side Condolences may also be made to held privately. lius and eight (8) great grandchildren. at MedStar St. the family at www.brinsfieldfuneral. Condolences to the family may be Two (2) sisters: Mildred Giusti of Clif- Mary’s Hospital com. made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. ton NJ, Angie Lonni, Fort Meyers, FL. in Leonardtown, Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- In lieu of flowers, donations can MD on February neral Home & Crematory, P.A., Char- neral Home & Crematory, P.A. be made in Sarah Crecelius name to: 14, 2021. He was born on August 27, lotte Hall. Shriners Hospitals for Children 2900 1938 to the late Bert and Carrie Ramey Sarah Crecelius Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 in Walhalla, South Carolina. Grady Lorren Dale Leadmon or St. Jude Children’s Research Hos- was one (1) of four (4) children. Sarah Crece- pital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Grady was a firm believer in educa- Lorren Dale lius, 92, of Great TN 38105. Immaculate Heart of Mary tion and made great strides in educat- Leadmon, Sr., Mills, Md passed Catholic Church; 22375 Three Notch ing himself through adult education 70, of Hol- away peacefully Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653 Lust- classes. He worked diligently making lywood, MD on Sunday, Feb- garten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation; great progress. Growing up very poor passed away ruary 21, 2021 at 415 Crossways Park D, Woodbury, and having very little, he was pas- peacefully on her home. She NY 11797 and Hospice of St. Mary’s; sionate about helping others in need, Friday, February was surrounded 44724 Hospice Ln, Callaway, MD giving clothes, coats, bicycles, cash, 12, 2021 at Med- by her husband 20620 whatever was needed. Grady was a Star St. Mary’s Alden (Chris) and family. Sarah was Services will be livestreamed on the quiet man with a huge heart. Hospital, Leonardtown, MD after a born in Passaic, NJ to the late Rocco Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic On December 27, 1956, Grady mar- brief illness. He was born on Octo- and Racheal Scucci. Sarah has been Church website. ried Patricia (Keller) Ramey and to- ber 4, 1950 in Front Royal, VA, to the married to her loving husband Alden F Condolences to the family may be gether they shared 64 years of mar- late Mars D. Leadmon and Minnie M. Crecelius for 66 years. made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. riage. Grady worked hard from a very Leadmon. Upon completing High School Sar- Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- young age to support his family as a In 1971, Lorren was hired by the ah pursued a career in nursing. She neral Home, P.A. lumber sawyer, working for various M.P.D.C. He worked there for thirty- worked for a family practice in New lumber companies throughout the four and a half (34 ½) years, retiring in Jersey and continued that path at the James "Jimmy" Leonard area. He was proud of his work and 2004 as a Homicide Detective Grade hospital on NAS Patuxent River Naval had a strong work ethic. He retired in 1. He went on to work for A.T.F. until Base on the OBGYN unit. Upon re- Alvey 2000 and was thrilled to spend more 2016. tirement she donated countless hours James "Jim- time with his five (5) grandchildren Lorren married his best friend and to a variety of organizations, mostly my" Leonard and his three (3) great-grandchildren. the love of his life, Terry, on a beautiful doing volunteer work at her church Alvey, 88, of Grady loved being outside in the spring day, May 4, 1985. Together they Immaculate Heart of Mary where she Mechanicsville, great outdoors. He could often be spent over thirty-eight (38) wonderful started up their food pantry. She was MD, died on found fishing, in his garden, tending to years of marriage. Their love was in- also lucky enough to work on the set February 20, his yard, or tinkering with some proj- spirational and their devotion to each for the movie “Picnic” starring Kim 2021 at Doc- ect around the house. He found joy in other enviable. Lorren loved his bride Novele and William Holden. tors Community staying busy and being with his fam- above all and doted upon her. She was The most important thing to Sarah Hospital in Lan- ily. Grady will be greatly missed by his perfect match in every way. was being around her family. She ham, MD. his friends and family. An avid outdoorsman, Lorren en- greatly enjoyed when the whole fam- Jimmy was born July 12, 1932 to the Grady is survived by his wife Patri- joyed cruising cross country on his ily would gather for the holidays, late Leonard Bartholomew and Mary cia (Keller) Ramey of Mechanicsville, motorcycle with Terry on her own spending time together….her family Gertrude (Tippett) Alvey. He was the MD; his daughters Loretta A. (Ramey) bike. It was not uncommon for them knew when you came to her house you oldest of eleven (11) children. Graves of Mechanicsville, MD; and to call their kids from another state. would be greeted with a warm smile Jimmy attended Margaret Brent Barbara L. (Ramey) Shawyer (Kenny) He was a fan of ice fishing, the cold and wonderful food, especially her au- High School. He worked at Norman of Huntingtown, MD; his daughters- never bothered him and the challenge thentic Italian dishes and desserts like Turkey Farm and Burch Oil for 34 in-law Carol Ramey Ludka and Fran- was relaxing. A wonderful father, he her chocolate pie and German choco- years until his retirement in 1994. He nie Hammett; his grandchildren Mela- adored his children, grandchildren late cake. She loved to make a table- enjoyed fishing, crabbing, crafting, nie Graves, Jeremy Graves (Krystal) and great-grandchildren. He could cloth or a blanket for different family playing with his dogs and working in and Shawn Ramey (Chelsea), Ashley be found laughing with the kids and members for different occasions, such his yard. Shawyer and Cali Shawyer; great- telling stories that will live on for as a birth or a holiday theme. Jimmy married Ruth Rosella Al- grandchildren Shawn Ramey, Carter generations. Sarah was a regularly active person vey (Thorne) on November 28, 1974 Graves, and Isabella Ramey, along Whether you knew him as Lorren, to the very end. She enjoyed planning in Leonardtown, MD. Together they with many other extended family Dad, Grandpaw, brother or friend you various trips with friends, especial- spent almost thirty-four (34) years of members. know how much he cared for you. A ly cruises. She loved going on these marriage before Ruth’s passing Sep- He is preceded in death by both of man’s legacy is only as strong as the trips and seeing and enjoying what tember 11, 2013. his parents, Bert Ramey and Carrie memories left behind, in Lorren’s the world had to offer. She enjoyed Jimmy is now in the hands of God (Chappel) Ramey; his sons G. Carl Ra- book of life he will be remembered as her 80th birthday trip with the family and reunited with wife, Ruth. Togeth- mey and Steven D. Ramey; his broth- a strong, kind, loving man of strong to Nashville, TN. Her most favorite er, they are smiling down from heaven ers Roy Ramey, DeWitt Ramey, and Christian principles. cruise was for her 90th birthday with and living in the hearts and memo- his sister Ella Mae (Ramey) Nicholson. Lorren is survived by his loving wife, her family. She was the rock of her ries of their many friends and family. An Open House for friends to visit Terry Lee Leadmon who he always family and supported everyone in so Nothing made him prouder than being with the family will be held at Grady’s called his “Darling Bride”; children, many ways. a father to all six (6) children, and be- home in Mechanicsville on Saturday, Lorren Dale Leadmon, Jr. and Kiela She is survived by her husband of ing a grandfather to all fourteen (14) March 6, 2021, from 1:30 pm – 3:30 Christine Proctor; seven (7) grand- 66 Years, Alden F Crecelius of Great grandchildren. He will be missed by pm. Please remember the COVID-19 children; three (3) great-grandchildren Mills, MD; Her children: Dennis many but his legacy will continue to protocols during your visit. and siblings, Jeffrey E. Leadmon, Pa- Crecelius and wife Dottie Meinhardt shine through the many generations to In lieu of flowers, the family asks tricia S. Snyder and Gina Stoutenburg. Crecelius of Baden, MD; Paulette Hill come. that you donate to The Literacy Coun- He is preceded in death by his parents and husband Steve Hlafka of Elders- and brother, Mark Leadmon. burg, MD; Wayne Crecelius and wife Jimmy is survived by his sons; Rog- 28 Obituaries The County Times Thursday, March 4, 2021 INSURANCE

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In the vast majority Jimmy is preceded in death by both The incredible miums for years on these policies of cases, there is no excuse for un- of his parents, Leonard Bartholomew life of Joan Gallehr Winslow conclud- and fully expect that their ben- reasonable delays in paying death Alvey and Mary Gertrude (Tippett) ed on January 26, 2021. Although her eficiaries will receive the payouts benefits. Alvey; wife; Ruth Rosella Alvey; son, roots were in New York, she created a on these policies promptly. Press It gets worse. In a whole life in- James Francis Alvey; step-son, Wil- full life and home in Mechanicsville, reports have highlighted insurance surance policy, the customer builds liam R. Wood, sisters, Hazel Sum- Maryland. She effortlessly juggled companies for delaying or not pay- up a cash value to the policy. This mers, Irene Strickland, Bessie Profitt, many roles throughout her life, includ- ing death benefits to beneficiaries. is like a savings account. Consum- Helen Stoneman, and brothers, Johnny ing wife, mother, grandmother, great- After all, the longer the insurance ers can borrow money from their Alvey and Bobby Alvey. grandmother, writer, journalist, artist, company takes to pay out death policies and beneficiaries get the All services at this time are private. performer, musician, and teacher. benefits, the more money they death payouts and built up sav- Interment will be held at Queen of She lived an unconventional life. make from investing the cash. ings in a policy when the insured Peace Cemetery, Mechanicsville, MD After being told she had to marry a How can this happen? Easily. If person dies. Here is the prob- 20659. Catholic and couldn't have children, you have designated a beneficiary lem. The insurance company can In lieu of flowers, donations may be she married a wonderful Methodist for your life insurance policy and deduct the cost of the premiums made to the American Cancer Society. man and had 8 healthy children. She have not told that beneficiary they for these whole life policies from Condolences to the family may be made her home filled with love and will receive a death benefit payout the savings account in the policy. made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com painted it top to bottom in snowmen, when you die, insurance compa- When someone dies, if the insur- All arrangements have been made at butterflies, and penguins, even adding nies take the position that they are ance company is not notified (or the Brinsfield Funeral Home & Crema- a yellow brick road in the yard. Every- under no obligation to go looking claims they are not notified), the tory, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD. one knew the door was always open to for your beneficiary. The benefi- insurance company can use all the anyone who needed a place to stay, an ciary must contact the insurance savings in the policy to continue to Becky Lynn Gould ear to listen, or just a hug. company with a copy of your death pay premiums even though the in- She made a name for herself and her Becky Lynn certificate to obtain the payout. sured has died. The entire value of family throughout Southern Maryland. Gould (Obney), So, not telling a beneficiary that the policy can be depleted to zero There were a variety of music shows 39, of Scotland, they are a beneficiary and that, to if the insurance company is not she performed at, including the Port MD passed away obtain a payout, they must take ac- formally notified of the insured’s Tobacco Theater, the Mechanicsville on February 20, tion to advise the insurance com- death. Again, the only way to avoid Fire Department, jousting tourna- 2021 at her home. pany of your death, defeats the this is to advise the insurance com- ments, and various high schools. She She was born purpose of having life insurance. pany in writing (by certified mail, wrote articles for the Tide, Beacon, on December What should you do to protect your return receipt requested) that the and Enterprise. At Mother Catherine 29, 1981 to the beneficiaries? insured has died and death benefits Spaulding School, she taught music, late Jeffrey Ross Step 1: GET a copy of your ben- are claimed by a beneficiary. art, and shared a religious library. Obney Sr. and Judy Ann Courtney eficiary designation from your life Beneficiary designations are Most notably, she would tour around in Bradenton, Florida. Becky gradu- insurance company. While you are important and change over time. with her husband and children as the ated from Great Mills High School in doing that, take a look at whom you Keep your beneficiary designa- Winslow Family Band. 1999. After pursuing an education in have designated as a beneficiary tions up to date. So many people She also lived a life abounding in paralegal studies, she went on to work and make sure it’s what you want. forget the names of those they have faith. She went to church every Satur- for Attorney Bryan Dugan for several It is easy to change a beneficiary. designated as beneficiaries—from day and Sunday, and for decades she years. On October 8, 2011 she married Every insurance company will parents, now deceased, to ex- played the organ for mass. Our Lady of Ryan Gould at Greenwell State Park in send you a change of beneficiary spouses. Once you have updated the Wayside, St. Joseph's in Morganza, Hollywood, Maryland. Her husband form but you have to ask for it. the names of your beneficiaries, and St. John's in Hollywood were three passed away after 8 years of marriage Step 2: TELL your beneficiary tell your beneficiaries that they of her favorite churches. in May 2020. She has three beautiful that they are the designated ben- have been named by you to receive It is most fitting that this angel's last children with whom she enjoyed do- eficiary for your life insurance death benefits and tell them what words were the Lord's Prayer "Our ing crafts, visiting the beach and just policy. Give them the name of the they need to do to collect those Father…" spending time together. life insurance company, their ad- benefits. Finally, put all your Her life was filled with the love of a She is survived by her children, dress, and a copy of the beneficia- beneficiary forms with instruc- husband of 63 years, George Winslow; Lily Anna Lonkert, Adalynn Cecilia ry designation. tions for your beneficiaries in a 8 children, Ginger Hammer, Patricia Gould, Patrick Thomas Gould; her Step 3: ADVISE the Benefi- safe place with your will, trust and Moreland, Bill Winslow, Phillip Win- mother, Judy Ann Courtney; her sib- ciary that, upon your death, they other important documents. Don’t slow, Kathy Winslow, Anita "Peanut" lings; Elizabeth Smailes (CJ), Blaire must send a written request to the have a will, trust, power of attor- Winslow, Robert Winslow, and David Obney, Brooke Obney, and Jeffrey Ob- insurance company for the death ney or living will? Get these criti- Winslow; 3 siblings, Richard Gallehr, ney Jr.; her niece and nephews, Mav- benefit, including a copy of your cal documents to protect yourself Barbara Slank, and Donald Gallehr; 10 erick Smailes, Ellie Mae Smailes, and death certificate, along with a copy and your loved ones. grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, Mason Davis. Besides her husband she of the beneficiary designation and Join me for a discussion about many extended and in-law family was preceded in death by her father, proof (through a picture ID) that estate planning on the third member, and countless people she wel- Jeffrey Ross Obney Sr. they are the beneficiary you have Wednesday of each month at 11am comed into the family. At this time, all services will be named. Send this by certified mail, at our office 8906 Bay Avenue in The family will be having a private private. return receipt requested so you North Beach. Call 301-855-2246 to service. Arrangements by Briscoe- Condolences to the family may be have proof you have advised the reserve your seat or call to set up Tonic Funeral Home. Please visit the made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. company. an appointment for a free consulta- funeral home website to leave messag- Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- Step 4: If the insurance com- tion. Looking forward to meeting es and condolences. neral Home, P.A. pany does not respond promptly to you. Thursday, March 4, 2021 The County Times Legals 29

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SAINT MARY’S COUNTY, MARYLAND CASE NO: C18CV20-000268

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vs. The Leonardtown Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 4:15 pm at the Town Hall, 22670 Washington THE ESTATE OF CHARLES K CUSIC Street, Leonardtown, MD to hear comments on Ordinance No. 206, Leonardtown Comprehensive Plan- future growth area section revision. SERVE: PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE 27160 BARTON ST All interested parties are encouraged to attend or to submit written MECHANICSVILLE, MD 20659 comments by 4:00 pm on March 15, 2021 to the Leonardtown Planning and Zoning AND Commission, P.O. Box 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Special accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities upon request. THE ESTATE OF MARY C CUSIC By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator SERVE: PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE 27160 BARTON ST Legal Notice MECHANICSVILLE, MD 20659 AND Notice is hereby given that the following vessel has been abandoned 17 years on the property of: Steven and Grace Leopold at 14265 Riverside Drive, Scotland, MD CHARLES K CUSIC, JR, REMAINDERMAN 20687.

SERVE: 24926 SOTTERLY RD The vessel is described as a 12-foot Montgomery Ward & Co. Sea King Aluminum HOLLYWOOD, MD 20636 boat, Model 6050226 from the 1970’s.

AND Application for title will be made in accordance with Section 8-722 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Natural Resources Article if this vessel is not claimed and JAMES K CUSIC REMAINDERMAN removed from the above property within 30 days of this notice.

SERVE: 1068 CATTLE DRIVE LUSBY, MD 20657 IN THE MATTER OF MELANIE RENEE MARABLE (All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the prope1ty situate and FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO MELANIE RENEE CARSON lying in Saint Mary’s County and known as:) In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland 27160 BARTON ST MECHANICSVILLE, MD 20659 Case No.: C-18-FM-20-110 Notice (Adult) AND The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which Unknown Owner of the property 27160 BARTON ST. described as follows: he/she seeks to change his/her name from MELANIE RENEE MARABLE to MELANIE RENEE CARSON. The petitioner is seeking a name change because: I Property Tax ID 06-021115 on the Tax Roll of Saint Mary’s County, the unknown am divorced and prefer my maiden name. owner’s heirs, devisees, and personal representatives and their or any of their heirs,

devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right, title Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the and interest in the prope1ty. 04/11/2021. The objection must be supported by an affidavit (written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation) and served on the petitioner (Maryland Rule AND 1-321). If no timely objection is filed, the court may issue a default judgement or grant the name change. SAINT MARY’S COUNTY, MARYLAND Debra J. Burch, SERVE ON: DAVID A. WEISKOPF, COUNTY ATTORNEY Clerk of Court for 41770 BALDRIDGE STREET, St. Mary’s County Maryland LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650

ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property, cold by the Collector of taxes for St. Mary’s If you would like to place a County and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in these proceedings:

LOT 32 & P/O 31; BLK A; SEC 2 PLAT 21/244; SAINT MARY’S BEACH LEGAL NOTICE contact and assessed to CHARLES K CUSIC and MARY C CUSIC, also known 27160 BARTON ST, Tax Account No. 06-021115 on the Tax Roll of the Director of [email protected] Treasury

The Complaint Foreclose Right of Redemption states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid, although more than six (6) months from the date of sale has transpired. Can’t Find Us On The It is thereupon, this 21st day of January, 2021, by the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland. News Stand? ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Saint Mary’s County once a week for Find Us Online @ three (3) successive weeks on or before the 21st day of March 2021, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 21st day of www.countytimes.net March 2021 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a Final Judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all For Daily News Updates On encumbrances. COVID-19 In St. Mary’s And Debra J. Burch Calvert Counties Go To: Clerk of Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland facebook.com/CountyTimesCalvert facebook.com/CountyTimesStMarys Fall Clean U30pBusinessDIRECTORY The County Times Thursday, March 4, 2021 S&L Trash-Out Removal Stauffer’s Landscape Vacant • Foreclosure Estate Homes • Apartments Maintenance We cleanout and dispose of items left behind. Additional Services: • Lawn care and Maintenance of lawn while property is vacant. • Basic cleaning of property Free estimates after debris is removed. • Planting • Mulching 240-652-3381 • Pruning • Power Washing 301-884-4256 25940 Friendship School Rd Mechanicsville, MD [email protected] All Services Insured Mention this Ad and receive up to Cross,$25Cross off, W WoodPowerood & Washing W&ynkoop Wynkoop Andand AssoCiAtes Associates,, inC Inc.. 28231Serving Three TheNotch Road,Community Suite 101 • Mechanicsville,Since 1994 MD 20659 301-884-5900 (office) • 301-934-4680 (office) • 301-884-0398 (fax) [email protected] Group Health Insurance • Individual Market Health Insurance GROUP & INDIVIDUAL HEALTH • LIFE INSURANCE EMPLOYERDental • & Vision EMPLOYEE • AFLAC BENEFITS PLANNING Life Insurance • Short & Long Term Disability Payroll Services Julie E. Wynkoop John F. Wood, Jr. Southern Maryland Paints LLC. President Vice President 23976 POINT LOOKOUT ROAD • LEONARDTOWN • MD 20650 ACROSS FROM LEONARDTOWN HIGH SCHOOL Call 301-884-5900 • 301-934-4680 • Fax 301-884-0398 301-475-0448 • southernmarylandpaints.com [email protected] • www.cwwains.com DAVE’S ENGINE SERVICE “Where Service Comes First” IN STOCK Plastic Road Pipes 6" - 24: in Stock Other Sizes Available Competitive Prices - Quantity Discounts Monday - Friday 7 am to Dark Saturday 7 am to 4 pm • Sunday Closed Closed for Lunch 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm 27898 Point Lookout Road • Loveville, Md • 20656 DAVE’S ENGINE SERVICE HELP WANTED “Where Service Comes First” Service helper to work from Pomfret IN Sales & Service STOCK Farm Equipment • Machine Shop location and in store workers for Pomfret Home Industrial Engines • Welding & Mechanicsville. Serious applications only, must be reliable and have no drug history. Truck Load Sale Will train qualified candidate. $283 Per Ton • 40 Pound Bag $6.70 301-870-3445 Anthracite Coal 40 lb Bag $7.00 per bag

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