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Noting significant declines in CO- seating, there can be no more than six Staff Writer “If they could meet all the health require- VID-19 infection rates throughout the people seated per table and menus and Dozens of people supporting the Reopen ments before the pandemic, why can’t we state, Gov. Larry Hogan announced tables and seats must be sanitized be- St. Mary’s movement, which seeks to have trust them to do it afterwards?” Rey asked. Wednesday that starting May 29 res- fore reuse. the state relent from its pandemic-induced “Why can’t they institute the same kinds of taurants could reopen to outdoor din- Hogan noted that many communi- restrictions on bars, restaurants and churches, practices as stores like Wal-Mart, which have ing and other outdoor sporting activi- ties around Maryland had closed some marched along Route 235 May 23 to boost been open the whole time?” ties and social organizations can also streets to allow restaurants to expand support for their cause. Del. Matt Morgan, a former colleague of resume with some restrictions still in their outdoor seating and encouraged But more than just pressing Gov. Larry Rey’s, announced May 27 that the House Re- place. counties to find “creative ways” to help Hogan to ease his restrictions on businesses publican Caucus had written to Hogan press- He even noted that Prince George’s restaurants. being allowed to open up to full capacity, the ing him to relax restrictions on businesses and Montgomery counties had been “It can help many struggling restau- movement, which part of a statewide effort, is such as restaurants, bars and gyms, which are able to cut the positive test rates for CO- seeking to amend the law that gives the gover- largely still closed. rants to survive this crisis,” Hogan said. VID-19 by more than 50 percent; also, nor his emergency powers. “While we are not requesting an immedi- If COVID-19 metrics continue to “We want to see businesses and church- ate return to normalcy, we do believe we can the death rate has dropped by about 50 trend downward, Hogan said, Phase es… back to 100 percent” before the pan- and should open many more businesses and percent. No. 2 of the state’s recovery plan could demic, said Deb Rey, a former state delegate activities at a faster pace,” Morgan wrote in a “We’ve been encouraged by all the begin as early as next week. for St. Mary’s and a member of the reopen public statement. “We believe that if Lowe’s Stage No. 1 openings across the state,” Under the second phase of the plan leadership. and Walmart can be open, restaurants and Hogan said. more so-called non-essential business- She and others dispute the legitimacy of gyms can responsibly re-open at least at 50 Youth camps can resume, the gover- es would be allowed to open and restric- Hogan’s many executive orders during the percent capacity. nor said, as well as youth sports as long tions on restaurants would be further pandemic and want to change the law, par- We encourage the state to grant waivers to as contact can be lowered, and group relaxed. ticularly Title 14 of the state’s constitution that restaurants to allow them to use areas outside sizes limited. Hogan warned that COVID-19 still provides for emergency powers. of their facilities for outside seating. Further, Also, no out-of-state campers will be presented a deadly threat, but it was one Particularly they want to change how many we believe outdoor ceremonies like gradua- allowed and campers and staff will have Marylanders could defeat with patience times the governor can extend executive or- tions and drive-in movie theaters can be re- to have daily symptom checks. and caution. ders without the consent of the state legisla- sponsibly re-opened.” Outdoor swimming pools can also “We must all continue to be more vig- ture and they also want to amend his powers Rey said the key was to amend the funda- be reopened, Hogan said, at 25 percent ilant,” Hogan said. “COVID 19 is still under the law to force people to be vaccinated. mental emergency powers of the state. of capacity and with warnings clearly very much a deadly threat… [but] we Rey said business owners she has spoken “In the end we need to change the law,” Rey posted that anyone who is ill should not truly are on the road to recovery.” with are worried by the powers of the state said. use the facility. 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Color tion of FDR Boulevard will get its name low easy access to shopping along that Golden Ticket® med. ‘ ‘Little Princess’ Guard changed June 9, which will also be the section of Route 235 as well, Deatrick 3 GAL Underway’ 3 GAL 3 GAL date the roadway will be opened to said. 3 GAL traffic. “It definitely will help,” Deatrick said. “It’s basically done,” said John Deat- According to county government, the NOW SCHEDULING rick, chief of county public works and extension and connection of the FDR • Yearly Lawn Care • Spring Pruning • Cleanup transportation. “We’ve got a couple of Boulevard roadway will allow traffic road signs to put in.” to flow between MD 4 - St. Andrews • Mulching • Hardscape • Landscape Projects Deatrick said the department had Church Road and MD 237 - Chancellors the construction contractor take “fairly Run Road. 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Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30-6, Sat. 7:30-5, Closed Sundays County Times. “We finally got ahead of [email protected] Thursday, May 28, 2020 The County Times Local News 5 COVID-19 Survivor Tells Her Story the virus from her daughter. “We can make the assumption,” Spaulding noted, “presuming where I got it from. But, at the same time, who knows? You know, you go to the grocery store, you pump your gas in your car, all of those things. There’s a chance you could pick it up.” Though it’s uncertain exactly how she con- tracted COVID-19, Spaulding undoubtedly faced several difficult weeks. What made her illness even harder for her and her family was that they lost friends to the coronavirus, includ- THE MISSION ing healthcare professionals that Spaulding knew and the brother of Catie’s close friend. Although Spaulding’s illness did progress, she noted, “I was very fortunate that I did not have to be hospitalized.” With time and Ty- The Final Push Michele Spaulding lenol, she made a solid recovery, though she As many might not know, The Mission has been for the last 4 By Grace McCready hasn’t recovered fully from the headaches and months conducting a fundraising effort to purchase our very own Contributing Writer exhaustion. building located at 21606 Sheriff Miedzinski Way in Lexington Seeing the statistics for COVID-19 cases Thankfully, she has not let the continued Park. This two-story building is 5 times as large as our current can be worrisome, but actually having the dis- side effects stop her from giving back to others. location. ease is another story. For former teacher and “Around the 31st of March, I made it past that current nurse Michele Spaulding of Hunting- second week, which was the scary part. And The Mission has received such a wonderful outpouring of town, contracting the coronavirus meant lots I started doing a lot of research on the conva- support from our community. The Mission wants everyone to of questions because she had the first docu- lescent plasma, trying to find out how can we know that we look forward in continuing to be the 365 day a year mented case in Calvert County. donate…,” Spaulding stated. Christian Ministry that everyone has come to love and support. What initially seemed like a common cold An individual who has recovered from CO- quickly escalated into a more serious illness. Our goal is to serve our Lord, by serving our community anyway VID-19 can donate convalescent plasma to we can. On March 17, Spaulding woke up and didn’t help save the lives of others who have the virus feel well. She explained, “I woke up that morn- because the donating individual has developed ing with a runny nose and bit of a headache… antibodies to this virus. When this fundraising effort started in early February, we And I said, ‘Wow, I’m just feeling a little under Due to earlier limitations on convalescent needed to raise $105,545. I am so happy to announce we have just the weather. I wonder if I ended up getting a plasma donation, Spaulding could not donate reached our $94,305 Milestone. Many did not think it possible to cold or something.’ And I honestly did not even right away. But the restrictions were later up- raise $105,525, and that was before the pandemic hit. But through really connect the dots at all at that time.” dated, so she donated convalescent plasma on the Grace of God we have just reached the $94,305 mark. We have Within hours, her body began to ache, her April 28 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She only $11,220 to go to be fully funded for the purchase of our new eyes began to burn, and her temperature began plans to do it again and advocates that any pre- property. to rise. She realized her symptoms indicated vious COVID-19 patients donate convalescent something worse than a cold. That’s when plasma also. We are on the final leg of this fundraiser. PLEASE if you are Spaulding called her doctor at Johns Hopkins In addition to convalescent plasma dona- led, tell all your friends and family, and let us push this over the Community Physicians and was told to come tion, she has helped fellow medical profession- top. in for testing. als gain new perspective on the coronavirus. Since she had an early case of the coronavi- She said, “Many friends who are either nurse A BIG THANK YOU GOES OUT TO ALL OF THE ST. rus in the U.S., the testing process for Spaulding practitioners or physicians...ended up contact- was complicated. There were specific instruc- ing me because they didn’t feel like they were MARY’S COUNTY SUPPORTERS WHO HAVE PLACED tions about where she would get the test, which getting a lot of resources of how to talk to pa- THEIR TRUST AND SUPPORT IN THE MISSION. she didn’t find out until she was on her way to tients because it’s such a novel virus, so I was a PLEASE HELP US REACH THE FINAL MILESTONE. the hospital. “It felt like you were on a Mission sounding board for them.” Impossible situation,” she said jokingly. Although she hasn’t worked in an actual Credit Card Donations can be made at: On March 18, she received a nasal swab hospital recently, Spaulding has played an im- https://seekingshelter.com/ test at Johns Hopkins for COVID-19, as well portant role in the medical field through triag- as testing for Influenza A. By the morning of ing. At home, she has answered questions over If you donate on The Mission website, please send an email to: March 19, she had confirmation from her doc- the phone for volunteer organization Maryland tor that she was positive for the coronavirus. [email protected] Responds. She stated, “It’s been hard not be- and tell me the donation amount and that it's for the building fund. Soon after receiving that call, Spaulding was ing there firsthand, but at the same time, I’m also contacted by the Calvert County Health really fortunate that I’ve been able to do what Send Checks to: Department. I’m doing…” She mentioned that it is possible she caught The Mission, P.O Box 2011, California, MD 20619 As for tips to prevent COVID-19, Spaulding COVID-19 from her 22-year-old daughter, emphasized the importance of staying home Or Donate to Our GoFundMe: Catie. Spaulding explained, “[Catie] teaches in and avoiding cross-contamination. She did, https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/the-mission-building-down-payment Connecticut in Greenwich…which is literally however, describe glove-wearing as “a very right outside of New Rochelle [NY], like five false sense of security.” Questions, please call me: miles’ distance between where the epicenter Though it’s a huge transition for Americans, was for COVID in the U.S.” mask-wearing is important, said Spaulding. Richard Myers Direct @ 562-822-8752 In February, Catie had been sick with, what Also important is the way that individuals put seemed to be, a sinus infection. When she on and take off their gloves and masks. She arrived at home during the school’s spring added, “Wash your hands, wash your hands, GOD BLESS YOU ALL - Rick break, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. wash your hands much more than you think “Of course, I give her a hug. You know, ‘Wel- you need to.” come home,’” Spaulding said. On a mental and emotional level, she be- However, after experimenting at home with lieves in the value of adaptability and positiv- various seasonings, it was determined that Cat- ity. “I think this is a great opportunity for peo- THANK YOU ALL FOR ie had completely lost her sense of smell. And ple to look at ways that they can help someone her antibody test was later confirmed to be else,” she advised. She noted that people should positive, meaning she had had the coronavirus. look out for others, not just themselves. MAKING THIS POSSIBLE Of course, Spaulding realized it’s impossi- ble to determine that she definitely contracted 6 Local News The County Times Thursday, May 28, 2020 Blue Crab Population Deemed Healthy Winter Dredge Survey Finds Normal Fluctuation The Maryland Department of declined in 2020 to 185 million, the survey results and release its Maryland Department of Natural Natural Resources announced the from last year’s total of 323 million. full analysis in its 2020 Blue Crab Resources and the Virginia Institute results of the 2020 Blue Crab Winter Juvenile abundance is largely driven Advisory Report this summer. of Marine Science since 1990 and the Dredge Survey, a cooperative effort by environmental factors, such as The Department will begin results are reviewed annually in an with the Virginia Institute of Marine currents, temperature, and winds, discussions with the Blue Crab effort to have consistent management Science, which estimates the number therefore year-to-year variability is Industry Advisory Committee to efforts across the jurisdictions. of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay expected. provide guidance to the Department Throughout the survey, biologists use annually. “While there are some expected concerning the course of action for dredge equipment to capture, measure, The 2020 results showed that fluctuations, our collective 2020 that promotes the health of the record, and release blue crabs at 1,500 the Chesapeake Bay blue crab management efforts continue to enable Chesapeake Bay blue crab population sites throughout the Chesapeake Bay population maintains a healthy the population to stay resilient and and its fisheries. from December through March. number of spawning-age female crabs. sustainable,” Maryland Department of The Winter Dredge Survey has Press Release from MD DNR. Maryland, Virginia, and the Potomac Natural Resources Secretary Jeannie been conducted cooperatively by the River Fisheries Commission strive Haddaway-Riccio said. “Maryland to conserve more than 70 million blue crabs remain an iconic part of our adult female crabs annually to ensure heritage and our environment.” enough young crabs can be produced Although juvenile abundance this to sustain the population, which year is below the long-term average of has now been achieved for the sixth 254 million, it remains an improvement consecutive year. This year’s survey from the 2018 recruitment and well estimates 141 million adult female above the low of 105 million reported crabs were conserved, which is above in 1992. the long-term average of 126 million. “The results indicate the population Additionally, the results showed remains in a healthy, sustainable there were 79 million adult male crabs, condition,” Maryland Natural just above the long-term average of 77 Resources Fisheries Monitoring and million and similar to the estimate Assessment Director Michael Luisi from 2019. The total abundance of said. “Continued diligence to our blue crab in the Chesapeake Bay in management plan for blue crabs will 2020 was 405 million crabs, a near- ensure protection of the resource and average abundance for the 30 years of sustainability of the fishery.” survey results. The Chesapeake Bay Stock The number of juvenile crabs Assessment Committee will review

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Balinski replied, “It's those kinds of With $320,720 in savings because buses unknowns that gives me pause to do some aren’t running, the proposal presented at the purchases that we didn't even think were May 21 school board meeting was to use it to important enough to put in next year's pay off the final two years of a GPS lease and budget.” to replace two vehicles for administrators. School board Vice President Inez School board member Dawn Balinski Claggett questioned the decision to purchase was one of the two opposing votes. She new vehicles. Hutchins said the vehicles said, “I think we as a board need to decide had some age on them. And Curry added, how we are going to utilize these savings. If “These are the folks who traveled the roads things were not budgeted theoretically that checking for the condition of the roads in means that they weren't a showstopper for bad weather.” our operations. But, if we should be creating Hutchins observed there were potential a rainy-day fund, that's my question.” budget savings available for other School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry COVID-19 costs. She said, “Right now we said he and Chief Financial Officer Edith have a committee that has been reviewing Hutchins had been talking about how to the need to purchase personal protective build up a reserve for anticipated costs equipment. We currently have an estimated related to the Kirwan Commission reforms. cost of $300,600 for that. We have enough Bur he also anticipates significant costs due savings across various categories to be able to COvID. to pay for that expense by using 2020 funds.” “I can tell you also we've got some In the end Balinski voted against the immediate expenses that we're looking at motion as did Claggett. The motion also for the near future, for August and what will included transfer of special education school look like next year. We can spend savings to cover the costs of laptops for some money pretty fast if school was not online learning. Balinski said she favored going to look like it has in the past.” he said. the special education transfer but had to vote Curry said Deputy Superintendent for against the entire motion because it included Instruction Diane Workman had been the COVID transportation transfer. developing a list of requests. He said that list [email protected] is now at $2 million and only about $1 million Planners Like Burgers Pet and Donuts OF THE WEEK New Chair and Vice Chair Elected MEET OREO & By Dick Myers stormwater management facility. The existing SNICKERDOODLE Editor building is 9,102 square feet; the end unit that Every bunny After having several meetings postponed will be converted to the Dunkin Donuts is 1,620 Needs some bunny because of the coronavirus pandemic, the square feet.” Sometimes! Calvert County Planning Commission swung New Chair, Vice Chair Elected back into action on May 20 by approving two Chairman Greg Kernan was ineligible for re- Hello everybody, we are Oreo and fast-food restaurant redevelopment projects. The election because he had served two terms. So, Snicker Doodle, two BEAUTIFUL planners approved the demolition of the existing he nominated his vice chairman, Steve Jones VERY SWEET GIRLS who love to relax and eat our hay! We are CURI- McDonald’s in Prince Frederick and replacement as his replacement and the vote for Jones was OUS and just LOVE to people watch. We also prefer to keep our feet with a brand-new building, and renovation of the unanimous. Maria Buehler was elected vice chair. on the floor, enjoy quiet conversations and GENTLE petting. Most former Starbucks in Dunkirk’s Gateway Plaza to Jones first joined the planning commission importantly, we are a BONDED PAIR and feel the safest when we are be repurposed as a Dunkin’ Donuts. as an alternate in November of 2016 to help with each other. Our friends here at TCAS feel we two would do best Both approvals were quickly given and were fill the hole left by the Calvert County Board in a QUIET HOME with plenty of space to expend our bunny energy. unanimous. of County Commissioners suspension of the We are ready to meet you so you can BE OUR MIRACLE! PLEASE According to a memo on the McDonald’s project planning commission chair and vice chair and CHOOSE US! When you choose to adopt from TCAS, you are literally to the planners by Acting Planning Commission later firing of the chairman, Maurice Lusby. Jones saving a life. Administrator Rachel O’Shea, “the project was later elevated by the commissioners to full proposes to demolish the existing 4,555-square- membership. And remember if there is room in the heart, there is room in the foot McDonalds building and replace with a Jones originally retired from the Calvert house. 5,280 square-foot building with a two-lane County Sheriff’s Office as a captain and later drive through along with site improvements to rejoined and is now a major. He heads up the Email the wonderful gang at TCAS to the parking lot, sidewalk, utilities, stormwater security detail at Dominion Cove Point LNG schedule an appointment at animalshelter@ management and landscaping.” Plant. charlescountymd.gov. To see more of my As to the Dunkin’ Donuts, O’Shea wrote, “The Buehler operates a grocery and liquor store amazing friends available for adoption, “like” project proposes to redevelop the site by partially in St. Leonard with her father, former county us on Facebook @ Tri-County Animal Shelter replacing the sidewalk adjacent to the building commissioner Pat Buehler. Southern MD. TCAS is located at 6707 Animal and 12 parking spaces with a drive-thru and [email protected] Shelter Road, Hughesville, MD. 8 Cops & Courts The County Times Thursday, May 28, 2020 CALVERT SHERIFFS OFFICE CRIME Calvert Deputies to the REPORT Burglary: 20-25890 conducted a traffic Rescue On May 21, 2020, Deputy Plant responded stop on South While Calvert County Sheriff’s Of- to Plum Point Road in Huntingtown for the Solomons Island fice (CCSO)deputies were patrolling the report of a burglary. The complainant advised Road at German south end shopping centers on On May sometime between May 3rd, and May 15th, Chapel Road. Upon 23, D/S Anderson found a mother duck an unknown suspect(s) had broken padlock making contact with and her duckling stuck in a grate at the on the door of the residence and stolen various the driver, Dondre Lusby Commons Shopping Center. items from the kitchen and living areas. The Phylep Jones (22), With the help of D/S S. Naughton, D/S total value of stolen property is $815.00. Deputy McDowell Freeland and the Solomons Fire depart- Damaged Property: 20-25721 detected the odor ment, D/S Anderson was able to free On May 20, 2020, Deputy Gilmore of marijuana both the mother duck and her duckling. responded to Fastop in Chesapeake Beach emanating from Dondre Phylep Jones Mother and baby were reunited with the for the report of damaged property. The the vehicle. Jones other ducklings nearby. All three depu- complainant advised that three male suspects admitted to having marijuana on his person, ties gathered the ducks and transported approached his vehicle while parked at the and a search of the vehicle was conducted them to Lake Lariat safely. rear of the building and threw a beer can, which resulted in a large sum of US currency, The sheriff’s office wants to thank leaving a dent on the rear driver’s side door. two heat sealed bags containing suspected D/S Anderson, D/S Freeland, D/S S. The value of damaged property is $450.00. marijuana and a digital scale. Jones was Naughton and the Solomons Fire De- Theft: 20-25207 placed under arrest and a search of his person partment for their quick and adaptive On May 18, 2020, Deputy Kwitowski was conducted, resulting in additional US skills so the mother duck and her duck- met with a complainant who was reporting currency. Jones was transported to the lings could safely enjoy the rest of their a theft. The complainant advised sometime Calvert County Detention Center where Saturday afternoon. between 7:00am on May 14th and 9:00am he was charged with CDS: Possession with on May 18th, an unknown suspect(s) stole Intent to Distribute, and CDS: Possession of Press Release from CCSO. their trailer tag. The value of stolen property Marijuana 10 GM+. is $20.00. On May 21, 2020, Deputy Plant responded Theft: 20-26074 to Wawa in Prince Frederick for a welfare On May 22, 2020, Deputy Hardy was check. The complainant advised a vehicle contacted by a complainant who was was parked in the rear of the building near reporting a theft that occurred on Castesby the dumpster. Upon arrival, Deputy Plant Oak Court in Port Republic. The complainant and Detective Rector Buy and sell in the most advised sometime between 2:47pm on May made contact with popular classifieds marketplace 11th and 12:00pm on May 12th, a package the driver, Brian WWW.SOMD.COM that was delivered was stolen from their Joseph Morgan in Southern Maryland mailbox. The value of stolen property is (36), who was asked YOUR ONLINE COMMUNITY FOR CHARLES, CALVERT, & ST. MARY’S COUNTIES $98.00. to exit the vehicle. Arrests: Morgan advised On May 20, 2020, Deputy Plant responded deputies that he had Sell it - Buy it to Calvert Health Medical Center in Prince smoked marijuana in Frederick for the report of a disorderly subject. the vehicle. A search Upon arrival, Deputy Plant met with the was conducted Brain Joseph Morgan at complainants who advised a female subject which resulted in was discharged, but was refusing to leave the a prescription bottle containing suspected Emergency Room. 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10 Cops & Courts The County Times Thursday, May 28, 2020 ST. MARY'S SHERIFFS OFFICE Deputies Break Up Stunt CRIME REPORT Assault/Child Abuse- On May 9, a traffic stop. Maria Drivers in Charlotte Hall 2020, Dep. Gardiner Antonia Llanos-Olivares, By Guy Leonard Security Administration parking lot, responded to the 21700 age 24 of California, was Staff Writer numerous people fled the area on foot block of Magnolia located in the vehicle Law officers from both St. Mary’s and in vehicles, according to a sher- Drive in California, for and she was taken into and Charles counties brought a halt iff’s office statment. the reported assault. custody on outstanding to and dispersed a large group of il- Deputies conducted several traffic Investigation determined warrants regarding theft legal racers performing vehicle stunts stops for violations and 13 citations Tony Andrew Quade, age of firearms. Visible in at the Charlotte Hall Park and Ride were issued. One vehicle was towed 35 of Lexington Park, an unzipped purse was facility along Golden Beach Road the from the scene as a result. It took ap- assaulted the victim by a handgun. Llanos- Maria Ilanos- Tony Quade Olivares night of May 22, The County Times proximately 30-45 minutes for depu- striking the victim in the Olivares was served the has learned. ties to disperse the vehicles from the face. Quade then kicked outstanding warrant and As many as 400 vehicles, most area. the juvenile victim in the face, causing visible also charged with Handgun in Vehicle. originally coming from Oxon Hill in Sheriff’s deputies are continuing to injury. Quade was arrested and charged with Handgun on Person- On May 12, Prince George’s County, St. Mary’s watch video footage taken of the in- Assault 2nd Degree and 2020, Dep. Haas responded to the reported sheriff’s office representatives said, cident for potential traffic and crimi- Child Abuse 2nd Degree. disturbance in the 45700 block of Church crowded into the park and ride af- nal charges against vehicle operators, Assault- On May Drive in California. ter going to several sites in Charles a statement from the sheriff’s office 11, 2020, Dep. Fenwick Contact was made with County and performing many of the read. responded to the St. Nicholas DeAngelo same illegal races and vehicle stunts. Yingling said the group had started Mary's County Detention Williams, age 23 of Cpl. Julie Yingling, spokesperson their activities earlier that night at Re- and Rehabilitation Lexington Park. Located for the St. Mary’s sheriff’s office gency Stadium in Charles County and Center in Leonardtown, under Williams' driver's said internet-based groups of car en- other parking lots of shopping centers for the reported assault. side door, in the roadway thusiasts decided to meet at the park there as well; this is what brought Investigation determined Daniel Lindsey was a loaded handgun. and ride for unknown reasons but ac- Charles deputies down to St. Mary’s Daniel Leon Lindsey, Williams was arrested knowledged the attraction of the site in pursuit of some of these drivers. age 33 of Bushwood, assaulted the victim and charged with Nicholas Williams for drivers. Anyone with information or videos/ by punching the victim in the face multiple Transport Handgun on “It’s a large open area,” Yingling pictures of this incident is asked to times. Lindsey was Person, Possession of a Regulated Firearm said. contact Deputy Dianne Hersh at (301) charged with Assault 2nd After Convicted of a Crime of Violence, When deputies arrived on scene and 475-4200 extension 78155 or by email Degree. Transport Loaded Handgun, and Possession observed numerous vehicles along at [email protected]. Violation of of Ammunition by Person Prohibited from Golden Beach Road and in both the [email protected] Protective Order- On Possessing a Regulated Firearm. Park and Ride lot as well as the Social May 11, 2020, Dep. Trespass/Fail to Obey Lawful Order- Luffey responded to On May 14, 2020, Dep. the 27300 block of Fretwell responded Birch Manor Circle to the 30000 block of in Mechanicsville, in Mindy Blado Three Notch Road in reference to a protective Charlotte Hall, for the order service. Contact was made with Mindy reported trespassing. Jo Blado, age 40 of Mechanicsville, the Contact was made with respondent of the protective order. Blado was Amy Desales Poole, age uncooperative and refused to acknowledge 56 of Loch Hill. Poole the order, and refused to leave the property was ordered numerous Amy Poole as the order directed. Blado was arrested and times by an employee charged with Violation of Protective Order. and Dep. Fretwell to leave the business. Handgun in Vehicle- On May 12, 2020, Poole proceeded to walk away, however Cpl. J. Graves responded to the 44300 block returned to the business and began causing a of Wildewood Parkway in California, for the disturbance. Poole was arrested and charged reported wanted individual in a vehicle. Cpl. with Trespass: Private Property and Fail to Graves observed the vehicle and initiated Obey Lawful Order Legal Notice

IN THE MATTER OF DARILYNN WILHELMINA SUTTERFIELD FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO DARILYNN WILHELMINA TOWNSEND In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland

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The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which he/she seeks to change his/her name from Darilynn Wilhelmina Sutterfield to Darilynn Wilhelmina Townsend. The petitioner is seeking a name change because: I would like to be known under my maiden name now that my husband has passed away.

Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 07/02/2020. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objec- tion or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought.

Debra J. Burch, Clerk of Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland Thursday, May 28, 2020 The County Times 11 12 The County Times Thursday, May 28, 2020 The County Times SeniorsThursday, May 28, 2020 Have Their Day, With Some Changes13 By Guy Leonard there,” Stanalonis said. “I probably apart. Staff Writer won’t get to see my friends for a long “It was all coming together to be The Class of 2020 went through an time; we’re all going to different our best season yet but then, ‘Boom,’ ordeal this year, rushing to complete places.” this came out of nowhere.” their course work after schools were Before the pandemic and schools It was a common theme leading up closed from the threat of COVID-19 were closed and county residents to his graduation this week, having to ensure they could graduate. were ordered to stay at home by Gov. important social connections shut- After much planning by the school Larry Hogan, Stanalonis spent a great down when they mattered most. system Seniors were able to pick up deal of his time with his friends out- “It’s not under the circumstances their caps and gowns and walk across doors playing sports. you’d want,” Litteral said of his grad- a makeshift stage at the James A. For- He had to entirely change his life to uation. “I missed really being with rest Career and Technology Center in fit a new reality, especially doing his the people I wanted to be with.” Leonardtown to collect their diplo- course work on-line. This summer he has secured an in- mas this week but it was far from the “It was so different because I’m ternship with a Prince Frederick law pageantry every other class before hands on, I want to see the teacher firm and will pursue a criminal jus- them was afforded. when I’m learning,” Stanalonis said. tice degree in college. Just a few were allowed to walk He was still able to do homework He has earned a track scholarship, Great Mills graduate Selena Holguin the stage at a time and only two other with friends on-line, he said, and they he said. next two years studying engineering people were allowed to accompany spent a lot of time gaming on-line as “I’m just trying to value spending at the College of Southern Maryland. the senior and watch them prepare to well. time with my family and working out “Trying to keep up with school- take the next step in life. He was most impressed by how the to stay in shape for track,” Litteral work and not having a schedule” Great Mills High School seniors community rallied to support seniors. said. “It [the pandemic] brought my were obstacles she had to overcome walked on Tuesday and Chopticon se- “That’s the cool thing about it,” relationship with my family together. to get her coursework done during the niors were set to get their diplomas Stanalonis said. “People brought me “We had to see each other’s faces pandemic. on Wednesday; Leonardtown seniors gifts and I didn’t even know them.” every day, we had to make it work.” All the time spent at home gave her were to take May 28 and May 29 to Donald Litteral, who plans on at- Selena Holguin, 16, was finishing an appreciation for things she had al- get their diplomas, their graduating tending Mount St. Mary’s University high school early this year when the ways taken for granted. class was so large. next year, had his and his track team’s COVID-19 pandemic hit; she had “I learned to appreciate things Seniors were happy to finish out season cut short by COVID-19 just as hoped for a better end to her high more,” Holguin said. “It helped me their high school days but wished they were building on victory after school years. appreciate the outdoors more.” they could have had more contact victory. “It’s kind of upsetting since I chose She said she was happy to at least with their friends and teachers before this to be my senior year,” Holguin be moving on with her life. moving on. said. “All around my friends and fam- “It’s relieving,” Holguin said of Joseph Stanalonis, Jr., 17, is look- ily helped to get through it. graduating. “It lifted all that weight ing forward to attending Ave Maria “I kind of regret graduating early, off my shoulders.” University in Florida next year, ma- but I’ll move on with my life.” [email protected] joring in biology. Holguin said she’d be spending the Graduation was bittersweet. “I didn’t get to say my last good- byes to my favorite teachers and staff SAVE DON’T FALL BEHIND. $100* HUNTINGTON CAN HELP! NOW WITH ONLINE TUTORING

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Meadows, II Cameron Michael Clarke *∞ Michael Wayne Higdon James Gonzalo Mejia-Johnston Nikko Muhammad Mason Coates Shy Ann Hill Sydney Elaine Messer Noelanie Colon-Greenfield Brandon Lee Hoffman Mason Lee Messick Thursday, May 28, 2020 The County Times 15 Graduating Class of 2020 Megan MacKenzie Middleton Alanna Ashley Rodriguez ∞ Javonte Darius Thompson Gracey LeAnn Miller Madelynn Bryce Rollins Paige Caroline Thornburg Madalynn Ann Miller * Emily Elizabeth Rowley Justin Thomas Tiede ∞ William Andrew Miller ∞ Mia Brianna Ruiz Cheyanne Pamela Tiller Dylan Maxwell Mobley ∞ Brandon Douglas Rusevlyan Gunnar Jackson Tippett Tyler Micheal Moore Jacob Andrew Ruslander Kobe Ryan Tippett-Hayes Gene Francis Moreland Cadence Allison Ryce *# Amber Herrera Torres * Thomas Lavon Moreland Dustin Alan Sachs * Logan William Torres Zachary Harrison Moreland *∞ Luke Christian Sammons Peyton Elizabeth Townes David Ketchum Moreno Savannah Leigh Sampson Elijah Eric Tydings Natalie Renee Mumford Karly Lynne Sams *∞ James Arthur Tyger, III Vincent Del Mundo, III Rachelle Alexandrine Sams *§ Vanessa Skye Tyree Ina Bernice Murray Rhys Michael Sams Blayre McKenzie Vallandingham Tylik Donnell Neal Tanner Eric Schneider * Jacob Christian VanDevander Zaria Frances Neal Danielle Lee Schrader Justin Paul VanWie Renee Susan Neely *§ Cameron David Scribner Hannah Lynn Virts Summer Lee Nelson Jordan Taylor Scott *§# Melanie Alexandra Wallace Nathaniel Louis Nicholas * Kyle Andrew Sotoa Segreti ∞ Jacob Linwood Wallenfelt Hannah Elizabeth Nichols Trejon Mikel Serious Carlie Annette Ward Matthew David Norris *# Joshua Michael Sherman Gabrielle Elizabeth Wardle Destiny Faith Norvell Nicholas Robert Shooks Hannah Leigh Wathen Michael Raymond Osborne Taylor Rebecca Short Jazmyn Tahnae Watt Dylan Allen Otte Madison Dianne Shotwell Shelby Lynn Wathen Dylan Jackson Owen Kayla Michele Showalter Travis Michael Wedding Joseph William Owens, II Jameliah Rose Shunnarah *∞ Lamar Eugene Weems, Jr. Lily Grace Owens Cory Vincent Slack, Jr. § Emilee Jessica Weisskopf Garrett Thomas Palmer Amy Elizabeth Smith § Jenna Marie Welch Haley Mae Palmer Hailey Marie Smith * Lacie Elizabeth Welch Bradley Ryan Paquet Jamie Lynn Smith * Taylor Nicole Wells Andrea Elise Parsons Sara Marie Smith * Daniel Brady Werkheiser ∞ Katelynn Elizabeth Perrotta Trinity Jane Smith Allison Mae Werth * Kelsey Elizabeth Phares Brianna Marie Snead Ryan Hunter Wheeler * Mary Caitlin Pilkerton *∞ Angela Marie Snell Darcy Ashley White * Maggie May Pilkerton Ian Abel Snellen * Jaali Jamil Whittaker Emma Kathleen Pistachio Dorien Joseph Somerville Ashley Marie Williams Joshua Allan Post Jacob Gabriel Spalding Ashley Michelle Williams # Nicholas Gregory Potter Tristan Andrew Spalding Nathan James Williams *∞ Sara Diane Prettyman *# Josephine Courtenay Stathem Kane Richard Winstead Rianna Lee Purcarey Kayla Nicole Stevenson Noah Patrick Winters Izabella Michelle Quade Richard Michael Stillwell * Hailey Rose Wockenfuss Presley Allen Quade Timothy Joseph Stinger Ashley Eden Wolfe * Quincy Aloysius-Keenan Quade Brooke McKenna Stirling Abigale Won *∞ Ryan Daniel Quade Colin Michael Stone Charlotte Faye Gowan Wood Emily Margaret Quam ∞ Karla Nicole Strickland Kaitlyn Marie Wood ∞ Isaiah Shykiem-Earvin Quarles Blake Allen Stump Patrick Wayne Wood, II Emily Jeanne Quillen Stephen James Suite ~ Cody James Wooten Benjamin Carl Raley Magen Marie Summers *∞ Katherine Grace Wright Hailey Jo Raley Jared Joseph Sweitzer Breonna Lachelle Young Sarah Lynn Ramey Kaitlyn Elizabeth Ann Taylor Courtney Shania Reed Summer Arlene Taylor ∞ Academy of Finance Nathen Allen Richards Tori Nicole Tayman § Academy of Visual & Performing Arts Jared Donynell Richardson Taylor Austin Tennyson * Certificate of Merit Kaylah Brenee Ridgell Elijah Nathaniel Thomas # National Honor Society Noah Devino Ridgell Kayla Madalein Thomas ~ National Vocational/Technical Honor Society Joshua Michael Rimm Natalie Shaylin Thomas Kyle Richard Roberts Tyler Matthew Thomas Allison Elizabeth Robinson § Christopher Byron Thompson From the Principal The Class of 2020 is special to me for many beyond my original retirement date. They reasons. I started the final years of my career have been an inspiration from the very begin- with them when they entered as freshman ning and I am honored to have been their last in 2016. We learned to navigate high school principal and to have had them as my last together and I was determined to try and class. Collectively, they are an amazing group make sure it was a wonderful experience for of young adults who will no doubt make a them. I always looked at them as “my kids” Positive difference in this world. and was determined to see them through all Kim Summers four years, even though it took me two years -Principal 16 The County Times Thursday, May 28, 2020 Great Mills High School Michelle Lynn Burch Christopher Dean Fox Joequan Dimario Bush Eliyah Haishem Franklin NyAsia Janee Bush Zachary Patrick Franklin Tahjuan Preston Butler Jordan Marek Frenzen Brianna Charisse Bynes Liam Earle Fritz Ebony Nichole Bynes Marcus Jamal Fryar-Eaton Veronica Alesandra Caceres-Jones Kelonte Marqese Furman Nevaeh Rashay Callahan Veronica Emperatriz Galdamez Grijalva Byron Leonidas Cambara Escobar George Gregory Naohiko Goetzke Margaret Isabel Aaron Mayerly Cristina Carrillo Salguero Leila Xiomara Gonzales Adam Isaah Bugayong Abril Emma Johnston Carroll Alexis Ann Marie Gonzalez Tylasia Nicole Adams Lazaro Adonay Castillo Gonzalez Brittany Denise Goodman Rodolfo Angel Aguilar Caroline Marie-Flannigan Cavanagh Natrell Tyree Gordon Daniel Craig Albertsen Pauline Wonhee Cha Trey Andrew Gorman Matthew David Albright Cordelia Lorece Chase Stephen Daniel Gossell Toyin Jean Allen Ky'Lia Elaja Chase Matthew Gabriel Troy Green Meybel Estefany Alvarado Huezo Martin Abel Chavez-Izaguirre Shirlaysia Carla Greene Aidan James Andersen Collin Michael Chesbro Janelle Erica Gross Isaiah Dangelo Anderson Kayla Joanne Christiani Hazel Rose Gunnell Honeycutt Giovanna Rosalea Arnold Starr Aaliyah Bobbie Clark Ferdin Onan Guzman Gonzalez Kenia Yubicsa Arteaga-Escobar Kaylee Lorine Clarke Danicco Theodore Hall Nicholas Andrew Ashenfelter Julia Nicole Clemente Duke James Hall JR Franki Janay Atkins Erin Elizabeth Cline Nakendra Gabrielle Hall Cheyanne Alizabeth Baker Andrew William Coffman Ahjahla Monea Hamilton Danielle Nicole Balch Jaden Christian Collins Venzah Isolyn Agustin Hamilton Tenae Levonne Banks Tristan Mitchell Combs Ryan Edward Hamlet Catherine Anita Barickman Cam Gerald Conjelko Anna Rose Hamrick Antonio Miguel Barnes Phillip Austin Conley Natalie Christine Hansard Daelandre Keyshawn Barnes Riley Austin Cooper Brandon Edward Hardesty Daryl Antonio Barnes JR Katerin Alvarez Coronado Casey Doyle Harmon Jarale Arquez Barnes Zoe Johannah Coughlan Brayden William Harms Jasmine Simone Barnes Alexis Mary Coup Cheyenn Faith Harris La'Miya Nijah Barnes Carolyn Emily Crawford Madison Emily Harris Wendy Delfina Barraza Madrid Michael Andrew Crawford Kayla Renae Harsha Matthew Joshua Barrero-Canales Joshua Robert Cromwell Micaeyla Joy Hazen Savion Avante Batson Jackson Atticus Cronk Jalen Elijah Hebb Addison Jolee Battle Garrett Quinn Crownover Ashley Jennifer Hempel Ashton Xavier Baum Ca'Ron Tyrek Cunningham La'Tavia Marie Henderson Kyleigh Renee Beach Elridge Lamont Curtis JR Sergio Javier Henriquez Bradley David Beall Kyla M'Carrie Daniels Kiya Storm Hensley Mark Edward Beaulieu Ceonay Norrianna Yvonne Dannelley Nicole Marie Henson Anthony Robert Beggs Annie Elizabeth Davis Keyshaun Diamont Herbert Charles Joseph Beggs Riley Michael Davis Austin James Hicks Jacob Parker Belcavitch Kathleen Mondala De Guzman Selena Nicole Holguin Kiyana Niya Nicole Bell Merlin Yamileth de Paz Lara Will Russell Hollingsworth Tamera Marie Bell Taylor Alexis Dean Alyssa Mai Huddleston Matthew James-Conrad Bentz Ethan Patrick Dear Nia Brielle Huddleston Bailey Irving Berg Dajon O'Naze Dickens Hannah Leigh Jarboe Alaina Danielle Bernich Laquana Rayelle Dickens Keyon Micah Jasey Taylor Lauren Berry Anastacia Mechelle Doran Chase Hunter Jensen Amber Michelle Bias Isaiah Trevon Dorsey Jaylyn Shawn Johnson Tandalaya Kiana Biscoe Ki'Jaun Tyree Dorsey Valencia Lanae Johnson Lakia Naje Blackiston Kilee Andrea Dothard Jeremiah Javone Jordan Aamir Rashaad Bolden Hannah Paige Doughty Jacob William Keister Alijah Malik Bolden Jared David Duby Toivo Christopher Kent Lexie Kaylin Bond Tre'shon Jamar Duckett Alaysha Brice Keys Joseph Harold Bracken Jaheim Zuriel Dyson Keia Saree Keys Whitley Dylan Thomas Bright Olivia SungHui Eagle Aaron Jonathan Kilpatrick Nazique Shahard Briscoe Nathan Alan Edwards Brooklyn Dennae Kimball Durrell Lamar Brooks Lazaro Andres Enriquez Tobar Jamie Allen Knott Iyana Aleece Brooks Vanessa Ann Espinosa Cameron Michael Lafferty Joseph Daren Brooks Theron Callisto Felactu Jenna Nicole Lane Laloni Ro Jhay Brooks Shalonda Renee Flanagin Dylan Shane Latham Ta'Zyia Nahji Merie Brooks Colby Owen Fletcher Greta Isabella Laux Tervell DeMar Brooks Sara Ann Fletcher Blake Ashton Layne Brody Jackson Wendell Brown Jordan-Marie Joy Florence Maya Dai-An Lee Lawrance Darnell Brown JR Bryan Migdael Flores Hernandez Mariah Star Lightner Sarai Victoria Brown Dominique Javier Flowers Tyler Alan Littleton Tyler Aaron Brown Taylor Anne Flowers Leaire Nikole Livingston Elizabeth Ann Browne Gabrielle Elaine Floyd Kaleb Robert Lolley Tavonya Danielle Bryan Jalil Amir James Ford Aaliyah Donai Lomax Ty'kia Nikole Bryant Michael William Ford Terrell Rashad London Thursday, May 28, 2020 The County Times Feature 17 Graduating Class of 2020 Logan Blaise Long Varshangi Alpeshkumar Patel Olivia Anne Sowa Adriana Maria Longobardo Special July Payne Emme Regina Staats Hannah Rachel Louden Tatiana Angelina Perez Aniya Lynae Stewart Xavian Amauria Mack Nicholas Wayne Pharis Edward Ray Stokes Marcus Travon Maddox Aeryn-Elayna Phillips Kennedy Emma Grace Surber Ashley Jane Magpayo Joshua Roland Pilkerton La'Liyah Willyra-Sanesia Swales Madison Paige Marigliano Doris Noemi Pineda-Moran Alexis Michelle Tardif Justin Nicholas Martin Bre'LynNichelle Pinkney-Stigall Rickey Lee Taylor JR Susana Areli Martinez Alvarado Corinne Monet Porter Nazir Semahji Terrell Kyle Leonard Mashek Jasmine Angelina Porter Gerig Michael Thoman Erin Leigh McCoy Ana Delmis Portillo Cabrera James Walter Thomas JR Samantha Paige McCoy Joseph Rizzo Potts Travis Nathan Thomas Trevor Jacob McCoy Jonah Olandus Powell Faith Sanaya Thompson Amanda Theola McDonald Jerome Paul Proctor III Jacob Michael Thompson Bijon Raheim McDowell Tyler Lamont Proctor Kellie Nicole Thompson Natalie Maryiah McGill Jordan Kyle Puerto Terrian Edward Thompson David William McHenry Steven Austin Quade Jianna Necole Tillery Laila Simone McKinney Taylor McKenzie Quade Brandon Nicklaus Tippett Daniel Patrick McLawhorn Kalyn Traveonia Queen Jonatan Samuel Toro Diaz Ta'Layshia Nichole-Lee Milburn Andrew Scott Ragan Chris Torres Shayonna Renee Miles Kendall Jermaine Ransom JR Ulises Torres Cabrera Austin Monty Miller Jaylen Oliver Raybon Micxunori Torres Ortiz, Jr. Ja'Na Asyria Miller Jose Armamdo Rayon Campuzano Jenna Marie Tran Ian Joseph Millham Destiny Lynette Reed Jordan Terrell Trent Jacquelyn Siobhan Millham Ryan Connor Rex Stefany Michelle Urrutia-Lam Aiden Mark Mimay Jeremiah Hawk Rhoton Andrew Stephen Vanecko Jonathan Moncivais Tierra Nicole Richardson Roman Santos Vasquez Christian Mitchell Moore Aaja La Nae Robinson Bernalyn Masong Vaznaian James David Moore JR Jacob Allen Robinson Demin Trevon Wade Kayla Monique Moore Elisa Denise Rodgers Nicholas Mark Wagner Mollie Marie Elaine Moore Zachary William Romer Taylor Kye Ashtin Wahrenbrock Bethanie Brooke Morgan Payten Mykal Root Aaron Matthew Wathen Brandon Allen Morgan Madeline Nancy Rose Briana Noel Watson Sean-Daniel David Morgan Ace Valentine Rukavina Kaibrianna Michelle Watters Zayon Oronda Morgan Kandace La'Kiese Russell Shontae Marie Waul Haley Nicole Morris Zackary Micah Russell Donovan Eryk Weekley John Bevins Morris IV Nasir Amaya Salcedo Dakota Lynn White Sarah Bea Morris-Leverone Willow Elizabeth Sanderlin Darian Montell White II Alex Cameron Mosley Liam Michael Sanders Kelii Hale White Taylor Leigh Mosterd Carlos Angelo Tolentino Sangalang Austin Darshan Whiteside Brandon Rayn Munn Anthony Scarpa V Kaylyn Marie Wilcox Daniel Paul Murphy JR Brannon Guy Scrivener Brianna Mikayla Williams Braedon Talbert Myers Zachary Alexander Seicke Darrius Antonio Williams Quinyon Paul Nave Natalie Nicole Seskar Marie Anna Williams Alex Thomas Naylor Saar D Shah Shane Matthew Williams Matthew Todd Naylor Isaiah Christopher Shields Donnell Maurice Wills William Langston Nelson Kaylee Madison Shirghio Cameron Deon Wilson Niyah Renee Norton Savian Dominique Shubrooks Sam Peter Wilson Kameron Javon Norwood Lillian Grace Simmerman Joseph Nathaniel Wolpert Mandy Marie Nunez Hannah Grace Simonelli Darion Jamal Wood Chase Hollingsworth O'Dell Dylan Delano Smith Owen Maynard Wyatt Angel Anae Oliver Devin Anthony Somerville Katsy Alana Young Kishan Dasharathbhai Patel Rylan John Somerville Edwin John Zawacki Parth R Patel Shalik Shonay Somerville Mario Jose Carlos Zuniga Munoz Ravi R Patel Tavia Kellean Somerville From the Principal

ClassI am so proud of of 2020,each of you for your hard work, commitment, and determination. You have had to overcome many obstacles during your high school careers. Your perseverance in over- coming those challenges has been motivating and inspirational for all wivthin the Hornet Nation. Best of luck moving forward in the next chapters of your life where there will be more for you to do but know that you have the skills, abilities, and preparation to be the best versions of your- selves! All the best Class of 2020! We Are...Great Mills!!! With Much Love and Respect, Dr. Heibel Principal CalvertCalvert 18 LeonardtownThe County Times High SchoolThursday, May 28, 2020 Victoria Elizabeth Brooks Samantha Dianne Dishong Grace Karen Hammett Juvawn Timothy Broome Danielle Jade Dixon Annilee Jane Hampton Kyleigh Morgan Broome Logan Julian Donnelly Kobe Douglas Harris Joseph William Brown Bentley Summer Dorics Chloe Olivia Harsha Kendrick Isaiah Brown Gabriella Jeanne Dorsey Katelyn Marie Hatchett Madison Grace Bruns Sean-Patrick Anthony Douglas Kaitlyn Marie Hayes Rebecca Michelle Burkhardt Dallas Austin Downs Xan Michael Hayes Megan Ashley Abbett Grayson Elizabeth Burmeister David Matthew Dunn Hannah Noelle Haynes Lawson Thompson Abell Tamara Breon Bush Luke Thomas Duswalt Dylan Thomas Henderson Kaya Michele Adriani Ajani Comere Butler Anya May Dziura William Cody Henderson Connor Austin Ahern Antonio Maurice Butler Kyle Connor Edwards Mason James Hepp Nathan Scott Ahlberg J'Naiya Denise Butler Tyler Even Egeli Asia Janae Herbert EthanChristopher Albright Samuel Edmund Butler III Cole Hudson Eible Jamauri Darnell Herbert Nawal Omar Ali Blake Thomas Byrnes Jordan Mackenzie Ellis Myron Anthony Herbert, Jr. Anthony Charles Allen Calixto Castillo Calangi III Erin Megan Ely Tyreke Dajuan Herbert Asia Breanna Allen Johnnie Tyler Caldwell Madelyn Elizabeth Engel Paul Anthony Hewitt III Raegan Elizabeth Alvey Hannah Lynn Callander Brianna Batelka Englert Noel Evelyn Higgins Jordan Raye Amspacher John Patrick Cameron, Jr. Tavon Maurice English Jarrett Austin Higgs Devin Rayshon Anderson William Daniel Cameron Angelica Louise Enriquez Jordan Paige Higgs Hayleigh Nichole Anderson Jalen Keyshawn Camp Desiree Haley Evans Donovan Osbourne Scully Hildreth Matthew Patrick Andrasik Deaven Joseph Cambpell Nathan David Evans Katie Marie Hill Madelyn Grace Argobright Michael Justin Campbell Kasarachi Sara Ezeakolam Montgomery Lee Hill Hayden Dayle Arnett Emily Anne Carpenter Jakob Christopher Fairfax Katherine Amanda Hilsinger Aidan Kyle Ashby Alisha Janeal Carter Josephine Erin Staley Fallon Jayden Paul Holcomb Andrew Mitchell Aus Jasmine Rolanda Carter Chloe Genette Fehlberg Sarah Elizabeth Holmes Joslynn Marie Austin Joshua David Carter Riley Nicole Ferguson Kai Emmanuel Holt Claire Noel Bacon Dylan Nathan Casoni-Burch Kasey Lynn Ferm Lauren Cheyenne Hostetler Isabella Eileen Badia Tatiana Alba Chan Veronica Alexandr Silva Fernandez Carter Nelson Houchens Isaac William Baldauff James Peter Chandler Thomas Ray Filloramo Caroline Dione Huber Griffin Patrick Ball Colin Justin Chant Hailey Alyssa Findley Kali Nicole Hughes Margaret Halla Kori Ballengee Travis Richard Chism Piper Elizabeth Finn Alexis Adrielle Hull Christopher Michael Baumann Thomas Miles Chivers Bailey Lynn Fleury Olivia Noelle Hull Logan Robert Bean Zachary Douglas Claus Calvin Joseph Flippin Jordan William Imbriale Sarah Reamy Bean Elizabeth Anne Click Robert William Floccari Caleb Joshua Ingraham Hannah Marie Bello Nicola Ann Cocimano Lia Triniti Foster Dylan Joseph Jackson Evan Daniel Bennett Seth Nathaniel Colson Lydia Diann Fowler Matthew Quinn Jarvis Rylan Robert Bennett Nathan Garrett Colyer Corinne Marie Fuller Carson Lewis Jeffries Taylor Luke Benson AnnaRosa Marie Conner Lyndsey Marie Fuller John Michael Jensen Alainah Emmanuelle Bequio Andrew Francis Cooper Hailey Abigail Furse Evan James Johnson Parker Jaden Bergeski Cobe Daniel Corcoran Kelin Ashleigh Rose Gaddis Nicholas Damian Johnson Brian Scott Bieshelt Kierra Janae' Courtney McKenna Erin Gallagher Benjamin Charles Johnston Kelly Marie Biglin Ashley Lynne Cox Ashley Nicole Gantt Rachel Megumi Johnston Anthony Ellis Birch Matthew James Cox Amber Nicole Garcia Chloee Renee Jones Caitlin Louise Bird Lauren Rose Crandall Charles Robert Garner, Jr. Christopher Tyler Jobe Jones Jason Lee Blair Matthew James Crandall Damitreus Trey Shawn Garner Amon Frank Jordan Gabrielle Joan Blew Joseph Lindsey Cranford IV Victoria Paige Garren Sierra Elyse Jordan Samantha Lee Blottenberger Taylor Marie Crute Kelley Jane Garrison Thomas Alan Julien Russell Thomas Bly Casey Leoncio Cruz Jacob Daniel Gaskin Skyeler Storm Junkins Matthew Richard Bobrowski Hannah Gail Curley Rachel Paige Geiger Aryan Jitendrabhai Kakadia Sydney Samantha Bokenhagen Austin Alan Dailey Christina Grace Georgiou Aiden Edward Kaleta Robert Ray Boles III Bransdon Lane Danhour Ryan Michael Gibson Kayla Aaliyah Keller Makayla Elizabeth Bonds Owen Marshall Darden Alexis Nicole Gill Kara Haruna Kievit Manuel Evaristo Bonilla Dane Anthony Darnall Shianne Lynn Gill Alexis Marie King Amber Elizabeth Borror Angelo Cleofe Dashnaw Heather Mae Gilmore Chase Mathew Kinney William Tyler Boswell Breanna Alexis Davis Kaitlyn Ann Goldstein Jenna Lorraine Kline Sami Shawn Bouhussein Chace Austin Varian Davis Alexia Renee Gorman Lauryn Ashli Knight Caleb Nathaniel Bowen Christian Anthony Davis Brandon Caleb Grabenstein Makenzie Alyssa Knott Hannah Kathleen Bowers Hannah Ellen Davis Rebecca Marie Graeme Alexander Vaclav Konecny Tori Lynn Bowles Jack Michael Davis Arthur David Graessle Elizabeth Joan Konecny Jaelyn Mackenzie Boyce Zachary Stone Davis Mattison Alana Graves Brody Michael Kowieski Anna Elizabeth Boyd Jacob Lee Daye Blaine DeRicco Greene II Cole Allen Kronenwetter Myrissa Leighann Breeden Ashlin Nichole Ayers Dean Vanessa Calhoun Gregorio William Michael Kurtz Naomi Michelle Brewer Chloe Lynn Dean David Shawn Griffin, Jr. Kylah Grace Laird Garrett Evan Bridgwater Jadyn Theren Dean Hailey Autumn Groves Katherine Huza Lange Lillian Jasmine Brink Trent Anthony Dean Taylor Virginia Guice Harrison Bradford LaRue Claire Noelle Broadhead Rachel Marie deBrabander Ecudemio Gabriel Gutierrez Nastasha Zoe Lasoski Logan Zachary Brock Chloe Aleesha Denley Chloe Nicole Guy Oloya Ochora Latigo Haley Anabell Brooks Nashia Amani-Fayjah Devonish Eric Michael Guy Sophia Renee Lawson Kyrian Jonaz Brooks Garrett Thomas Diggle Tessa Lynn Haley Ayana Morounke Leblans Summer Nicole Brooks Dialo Diop Michael Bryan Hall, Jr. Ethan Scott Ledig Thursday, May 28, 2020 The County Times 19 Graduating Class of 2020 Colton Strother Lewis Julia Ruth O’Connell Alexandra Gaetana Sacco Faith Mae Thomas Connor Brennan Lewis Chase Derick Ogden Katherine Grace Saltzman Lillian Renee Thomas Hannah Mackenzie Loewy Rachael Day Ollom Caitlyn Noelle Salvino Natalie Joan Thompson Eathan Richard Lokken Rebecca Joy Ollom Morgan Alyse Sanders Madison Leigh Thorpe Eric Jason Long Steven Ray Pacobit Shelen Rayann Savarese Aryn Tommie Nicole Tilley Maximilian Tom Lontos Briana Marlene Padgett Lily Maria Schirmacher Alison Grace Timmermann Adriana Denisse Lossa Diaz Chantal Louise Palchak Temma Faith Schlesinger Tyler Kohei Tin Elizah Alexzander Shavez Lozano Owen Michael Parker Alexia Ann Schnaubelt McKynzee Lee Tippett Isabella Davan Lynch Trinity Grace Parker Elizabeth Odile Schug Noelle Renee Tividor Jacob David Lyons Joel Dennis Parshley Dana Catharine Schwalbe Tyler Edwin Toro-Meade Helen Pearl Maggard Jacob Robert Joseph Pasker Giorgia Sciascia Caleb Isaiah Towns Chelsea Ann Magyar Alexis Haley Paul Laura Elizabeth Scott Louisa May Traver Anthony Lee Manis Stephen Tyler Payne Ryzin Heidi Scott Sarah Jean Tremel Sean Jordan Mantz Autumn Renee Peacher Jackson Kyle Scrom Allison Frances Treutler Julia Corinne Marino Benjamin Joshua Perez Andrew John Severson Nathan Joseph Treutler Aleksandr Hyram Marquis Sarah Elizabeth Pierce Vrundal Manish Shah Eric George Tsekouras Destiny Marie Marxer Jessica Cecelia Pilkerton Kelly Ashley Sheffler Kendra Chantel Turner Mark Baldwin Mattei Josilyn Rose Pilkerton Kenneth Andrew Jeffrey Steven Michael Twemlow Amanda Marie Matthews Alexia Andrea Pistachio Shelley Brandon Lee Tyree, Jr. Kristen Marie Matzdorf Carrasquillo Victoria Anne Shellhammer Daniel Hawes Unangst Kaitlyn Jean Mayo Emilie Madison Potter Gabrielle Bryan Shenot Faith Kelly Van Ryswick Madison Patricia McCarthy Laura Mae Praktish Samuel Warren Shenot Ryan Thomas Vance Joshua Finley McCoy Jacob Samuel Prentis Amber Amari-Bane' Shorter Kytana Joleen Vanden Bos Olivia Lynn McKenzie Danielle Lynne Pressley Anastasia Grace Siemon Maddison Elizabeth VanderHeyden Allison Mae Mersch Steven Alexander Preston Sweden Danyeal Siu Toung Gabrielle Diane Ventrone Mary Eileen Metz Brandon Noah Pryor Renee Amber Skillin Alyssa Rose Villa Serena Gwyn Meyer Kayla Elizabeth Purcell Taylor Nicole Skillin Jessica May Voorhees Angel Fecella Milburn Tahir Ihsan Qayyum Celina Lee Slattery Sean Michael Vosburgh John Raymond Milburn IV Mar'Leiah Aneyha Queen Colleen Michelle Smith Tyler Andrew Waby Anna Christine Misetich Brooke Abigail LeBlanc Radford Kasmin Aika Smith Terry Lee Waddell Paco Percell Moment, Jr. Cylee Lyn Raley Nathan Warren Smith Brooke Ann Wagner Joanna Moncivais-Moreno Andres Ramirez William McKinley Smith Kailyn Jean Wagner Abbigail Taylor Moore Lili Madison Reed Emily Rose Snyder Kaitlyn Marie Waller John David Moore Abigail Marion Reese Trevez Antonio Snyder Luke Thomas Walsh Grace Christine Moreland Kaci Patricia Reid Emanuel Chaise Solano Lillian Grace Ward Kennedy Lynn Morgan Jessica Lynn Reider Leah Joy Sours Maria Elizabeth Webster Angaleigh Maria Morren Anna Catherine Repasi Madelyn Grace Spalding Melvin Leroy Weeks IV Bruce Allen Morris Lillian Marie Rey Lillian Elizabeth Speer Andrew Christopher Weller Alyssa Mae Morrison Devin Anthony Rice Mikele Madison Spencer-Brooks Richard Eugene White, Jr. Ella Olivia Muja Haden Grace Rider Colette Jacqueline St. Laurent Olivia Leeann Whittington Alexander Joseph Muller Michaela Angelica Riedel Megan Patricia St. Laurent Kasie Leann Wilds Mark Jacob Mumpower James Franklin Ripple Hailey Nichole Stack Mackenzie Ann Wilkinson Tyler Patrick Murray Joshua Caden Rittle Joseph Ryan Stanalonis Cameron Marcus Willette Muhammad Ahsan Mushtaq Mario Rolando Rivas Bronwyn Michelle Stearns Madeleine Jeanne Willette Addison Brooke Musick Anna Virginia Robinson Nicholas Henry Stepura Emily Ann Williams Michael Andrew Nahrgang Matthew Daniel Robinson Daisja Maeri Stewart Kyra Nicole Wilson Sydney Noelani Naluai Megan Harper Robinson Raymond Douglas Stotler, Jr. Taylor Faeon Wilson Tyler David Neff Kyle Lee Rock Abigail Renee Struck Gianna Marie Winters Zachary Allen Nelson Matthew Tyler Rodgers Albert Francis Stumm IV Blake Michael Withrow Christopher Ryan Nichols Coralee Ann Romero Logan Dewayne Sullivan Samantha Zooey Wolter McKenzie Noel Norcross Debra Michelle Rosenstadt James Stephen Tate Katelyn Rose Wood Andrew Berkman Norris Jack Nathan Roser Shayla Tenese Tate Emmanuel Gavin Ramon Wright Dennis Joseph Norris Margaret Grace Ruble Shawn Richley Taylor Joshua David Wright Ryan Anthony Northrup Richard Martin Russell, Jr. Collin Richard Thomas Maria Etelka Yanez Caleb Dewalt Novinger Madeleine Ruyle Drake Ashton Thomas Alexis Kay Zwak From the Principal SeniorWhat can I say?Class You areof the 2020, Always remember how resilient It has truly been an honor and 41st graduating class from Leonar- you are. Covid-19 might have bent a privilege to be your principal for dtown High School, and you sure your spirit a little, but it certainly the last years of your school jour- have made history! You have been hasn't broken it! Please know that ney. Now go show the world how the most dynamic, enthusiastic you are prepared for whatever "Raider STRONG" you really are. and positive class to walk the hall- comes your way. I can't wait to My fondest wishes go with all of ways of LHS, and you have abso- see the great things that will come you. lutely left your mark on our Raider from your class; I'm already beam- Ms. Mills community. ing with pride. Principal, LHS Legal

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Jian Barry Siera Kerley Danielle McWhorter Nathan Sampson Mikaila Sullivan Katelyn Boothe Terrence Lamar Chelse Orr Marc (Tony) Sciascia Nyla Torres Trenton Bowes Pablo Martinez Cameron Osborne Isiah Simpkins Kyle Waller Anna Brittin Xavian McDougald Killian Redman Cedric Sobola Sheridan Young From the Faculty The faculty and staff at The King's the plans I have for you declares The Christian academy would like to say, "Well Lord. plans to prosper you and not to Done" to our 2020 graduating class. We harm you, plans to give you hope and are so proud of your accomplishments, a future." God holds you in the palm of dedication to Christian education, and his hand! We love you Class of 2020 and learning with excellence. Your senior year we are excited to see what The Lord has was truly met with uncertainty. However, planned for your future! never forget Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know Leonard Hall Academy Graduating Class of 2020 Raegan Jayde Barnes Samuel Everett Burcham Haylie Ann Walk Thomas Michael Bono Dolan Aubrey Maddage From the Headmaster Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy is so proud of the class of 2020. We know that this group will continue the tradition of providing effective leadership within our community and beyond. Congratulations and we look forward to witnessing your impact on our community and world! Headmaster Suzanne Wisnieski 24 The County Times Thursday, May 28, 2020 Thursday, May 28, 2020 The County Times 25

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Historic Events For Class of 2020 March 12, 2020 Last day of schools; they remained closed for the rest of the school year.

March 23, 2020 Only essential businesses could be open, so most clothing stores, gift shops, nail salons, beauty shops closed. Restaurants open for only take out. Most government offices, court houses, etc closed or working from home.

March 30,2020 The stay at home order began, citizens could only leave home for essential things like groceries, to pick up meals or for work if they had an essential job. No gatherings of 10 people or more allowed. All outdoor events were cancelled or prohibited

April 18, 2020 Face masks were required inside any business in the State of Maryland that was still open, customers had to stay at least six feet away from others.

May 15, 2020 Gov. Larry Hogan initiates first phase of his statewide recovery plan and lifts his stay at home order. Retail establishments and churches could reopen with social distancing in place and masking as long as they only operated at 50 percent of customer capacity. Restaurants and bars had to remain closed to sit-down customers. 26 The County Times Thursday, May 28, 2020

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For one thing, because of the coronavirus, the process ty, and environmental/natural resources. like much of what is going down has continued at a slower pace and public The March 2 meeting took place at Col- these days, it was held virtually. But input has continued to be received online. lege of Southern Maryland, but that venue it also was special for remembering The Calvert County Department of Plan- is closed at least until Sept. 1. Plummer- a fallen local hero, SSG Christopher ning and Zoning is continuing to solicit Welker in her memo to the planning com- W. Swanson. comments on a second survey. Deadline mission, said as the process proceeds, During the ceremony Mayor Pat- for submitting comments is 11:55 p.m. on “staff continue to research virtual meet- rick “Irish” Mahoney unveiled SSG June 1. ings and other community engagement Christopher W. Swanson Way at the The survey includes demographic ques- methods.” Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memo- tions, including ZIP Code and age range. Comments to the second survey can rial Park in honor of Swanson. The number of responses from the Prince be sent until the deadline time through According to the ceremony notes: Frederick ZIP Code 20678 was 20.5 per- the plan update webpage at: https:// “SSG Christopher W. Swanson, a cent, and combination of the two age www.calvertcountymd. gov/2 567/ brother, uncle, son, and a life- SSG Christopher W. Swanson. ranges, 50-59 and 60 and over equals 71.4 Town-Center-MasterPlan-Update. long resident of the State of Mary- percent of participants. [email protected] the character of all that is good with land, grew up in Southern Mary- Based on the first survey, whose results those who put others above self. land and the Twin Beaches. Chris were revealed at the last public meetings Upon returning home on leave af- was tragically killed in action while on Jan. 30 and March 2 and responses ter deployments the first thing SSG serving his third tour in Iraq.” from the second survey, staff has recom- Christopher Swanson would do is Swanson’s father Gary spoke dur- mended and the planning commission at head to Walter Reed to check on ing the ceremony with his wife Kel- their May 20 meeting concurred to narrow his injured soldiers. Chris, who was ly, their son Ken and Gary’s brother the focus for future public sessions. As of born and raised in Maryland, de- Glen standing beside him. April 23, according to Long-Range Plan- voted his whole life to service. As Gary Swanson said, “We’re so ner Jenny Plummer-Welker, 214 additional a kid, Chris began helping others on grateful for the town of Chesapeake survey participants had been heard from. mission trips across the U.S. as well Beach and the passion they have as other volunteer activities through for service members.” He noted the his church. After graduating from town’s commitment to honoring the high school, Chris was offered a true meaning of Memorial Day. prestigious appointment to US Mili- Swanson said, “Chris was a life- tary Academy at West Point, but long resident here in Southern instead he turned this appointment Maryland, south Anne Arundel down because he wanted to serve his County and around the beaches. He country immediately. Chris enlisted loved his slice of paradise here on in the Army and was assigned to the the Bay and we are so grateful once 82nd Airborne Division where he again for everything our community was on the initial assault to Iraq. On continues to do. Remember our fall- his third deployment to Iraq, as he en soldiers, those who are serving, was serving our country, Chris was and although this is going to be a killed in action.” little different as far as the festivi- The virtual ceremony included ties going on here in the beach, we musical performances by groups can always take pause to remember who normally would have appeared those sacrifices for the freedoms live at the weekend town festival. It that we enjoy. Freedom does have a also featured personal remembranc- price, and we’re so grateful for those es from town council members and in our community that have served others including Maryland Veterans and continue to serve and do good Secretary George Owings of Calvert with their last measure of life for County. this great country.” Owings said Memorial Day is According to the program, “On more than sales, cookouts and going July 22, 2006, Army Staff Sergeant to the beach. He said Memorial Day Christopher Swanson was killed by was about remembering those “who sniper fire while leading his squad raised their right hand, took an oath, during a combat patrol in Ramadi, went into battle and never returned.” Iraq. He believed in his mission and The honors for SSG Swanson con- loved leading his men. Just 10 days cluded with the following message: before Chris was killed by a sniper, “For those that fight for it, freedom he was injured by an IED and re- has a taste that those protected will quired 20 staples to his leg. Chris never know. The high price of free- could have used this injury to go dom is a cost paid by a brave few” on a medical R&R but chose to stay [email protected] and be there for his men. This shows 28 In Our Community The County Times Thursday, May 28, 2020 Wilkes Says She Will Craft Show Cancelled Represent the Working at Hollywood Class of the 5th District By Guy Leonard Firehouse Who would have thought when the about the safety of the craft vendors, Staff Writer Ladies Auxiliary of the Hollywood the shoppers, and their membership, Charles County resident Mckayla Volunteer Fire Department decided as well as the reasons listed above, Wilkes is running to unseat long- in March to postpone the 2020 Spring they considered the pros and cons reigning U.S. Rep Steny Hoyer as Craft Show from April to June, that of proceeding with the Craft Show. the Democratic candidate for the 5th our country, and especially our local Although disappointed to do so, Congressional District seat, saying counties, would still be fighting this they have decided to cancel the 2020 the incumbent does not represent the war against the Covid-19 virus. Spring Craft Show. They realize working-class residents there. As the virus reports continue to that for some of the vendors the “Regular people deserve to be rep- indicate a slight rise in the number of cancellation does cause a financial resented by regular people,” Wilkes illnesses and deaths, some businesses loss and they are sorry for their loss. said. “We need a change.” still closed, gatherings of more than Their 2021 Spring Craft Show is Wilkes supports universal health- 10 individuals discouraged, the scheduled to be held on March 28, care, criminal justice reform and fed- high unemployment, the drain on 2021. Their 2020 Fall Craft Show is eral funding for affordable housing as the economy, and social distancing scheduled to be held on November 22, well as Section 8 housing. strongly encouraged, the Ladies 2020. She also supports the Green New Auxiliary felt the need to make a If you have any questions, please Deal and is against the use of fossil tion 8 housing. difficult decision regarding the 2020 contact: Craftshow @hvfd7.com fuels and wants to see the country “It could eliminate homelessness.” Spring Craft Show scheduled to be Press Release from Ladies Auxiliary move completely to renewable energy Wilkes also supports limiting held on June 5. of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire resources. American military intervention After a lot of thought and discussion Department Hoyer also has touted his support abroad and eliminating what she calls for universal health care coverage – wasteful defense spending; the mini- he was a key vote in the passage of mum amount she wants to cut from the Affordable Care Act – but Wilkes defense spending is $200 billion. School Board Buys GPS said Hoyer has not done enough to Wilkes wants to reduce the tax ensure people can get true affordable burden on working class residents by healthcare. vastly increasing taxes on the wealthy, For All Buses “We already have access to health- she said, citing the example of on-line By Guy Leonard via an application they can access on care, the question is affordability,” giant Amazon which paid zero federal Staff Writer their electronics that is free of charge Wilkes said. “I tried to purchase taxes in 2019. At their May 20 meeting the St. and will also notify them when their healthcare from the exchange, and I “That tax burden comes down on Mary’s County Board of Education assigned bus is coming to pick up their can tell you it’s not affordable.” us,” Wilkes said. approved the purchase of 275 GPS th child. She said at one time she had to take Much of the 5 District’s voter popu- units for school system buses from Jeffrey Thompson told the Board of a drug for deep vein thrombosis that lation is Democratic though St. Mary’s the vendor Synovia Solutions, which Education last week that the system threatened to bankrupt her and be- and Calvert counties are strongly Re- had provided 50 GPS units for special can be expanded to check students on came unavailable when she didn’t publican enclaves; Wilkes said she un- needs and school board owned buses as and off a bus and even determine which have health insurance. derstood she might not receive much a pilot program. students should or should not be on a “It cost $30,000 for a 30-day sup- support there for her agenda. This recent new purchase, which will certain bus. ply,” she said. “We don’t have a health- “Conservative voters who don’t ap- upgrade the 50 in the pilot program “That’s down the road,” Thompson care system, we have a health insur- prove of my agenda… should realize with new tablets, was for $391,875 said. ance system.” it’s really the best for everyone.” with a five-year service agreement that He said that the school system could On housing, Wilkes wants to invest China has come under intense scru- leaves the school system in ownership use unspent funds for transportation federal funds in counties and munici- tiny and criticism for its apparent of the equipment. for the Synovia Solutions upgrades palities to build affordable housing ill-handling and deceit regarding the The initial pilot program leased the since schools had been closed since stock for working class residents and dangers of the novel coronavirus but gear to the school system; the vast mid-March. families, she said, and also wants to Wilkes said the U.S. should not seek majority of school buses in St. Mary’s “I’m thrilled we’ll be able to put this use federal money to fully fund the to berate China. are contractor owned. on all our buses,” said Board Member Section 8 program nationwide. “I don’t think we should condemn The new tablets will allow parents to Cathy Allen. “Section 8 has a years-long wait the Chinese,” Wilkes said. “[Presi- know where their students’ buses are [email protected] time,” Wilkes said of the housing dent] Donald Trump has also not been available for low-income families paid honest about the virus. for in part by federal money. “It would “We should be working with China only cost $40 billion to fully fund Sec- to make the world a better one.” [email protected] Thursday, May 28, 2020 The County Times In Our Community 29 Budget Hearing Draws What’s Coming to No Comments Calvert The following list of pending site plans mini-storage buildings totaling 52,365 sf Record Open for Three Weeks was presented to the Calvert County and necessary paved parking & drive aisles. Planning Commission at their May 20 The submittal was accepted April 29, 2020. for the Dominion Cove Point Plant. meeting. That means that the proposals Agent: Collinson, Oliff & Associates Hayden warns that upward PILOT are on the list for consideration by the The following Major Subdivision trend will peak this year and leave planning commission at a future meeting. Proposed Project List for Upcoming the county with a shortfall by Fiscal The meeting was held via ZOOM and Review was also submitted at ten same Year 2024. live streamed from the Harriet E. Brown meeting Although the tax rate is declining, Community Center (HEBCC), 901 Dares 1) SD-2017-047, Shoppes at Apple the budget includes fee increases Beach Road, Prince Frederick Greene, Lots 1 & 2, and Outlot 3, located for Planning and Zoning, water and 1) SPR-2018-286, Calvert Gateway, Lot on Dunkirk Way within the Shoppes at sewer; and solid waste. 4, located at 10825 Town Center Boulevard Apple Greene Shopping Center, on a parcel Hayden said the highlights of the in Dunkirk on a 4.3-acre lot, zoned consisting of 15.47 acres, zoned Dunkirk proposed general fund budget are: Dunkirk Town Center. Proposed 15,890 Town Center. Submittal accepted July 26, There is one fewer Full Time square foot building for commercial retail 2017. Agent: Collinson, Oliff & Associates Equivalent (FTE) in this budget. space with parking and site improvements. NOTE: This project will be removed from Director of Finance and Budget Tim Hayden A step increase (i.e., salary in- This project is on private water and sewer. this list due to inactivity. crease) for County employees, plus By Dick Myers The submittal was accepted December 19, 2) SD-2020-0054, Patuxent Commons Editor a 1.42 percent cost of living adjust- 2018. Agent: Bay Engineering Townhouses, located on Prince Frederick The Calvert County Board of ment (COLA) 2) SPR-2020-308, Patuxent Commons Boulevard in Prince Frederick. Zoned County Commissioners (BOCC) $6.2 million is provided to Calvert Townhouses, located on the east side Town Center, Village District, on three held a virtual party and no one County’s Highway Maintenance on North Prince Frederick Boulevard parcels consisting of 11.56 acres. Submittal joined in. The occasion under the Division to fund the road paving and Radio Road in Prince Frederick on accepted February 26, 2020. Agent: Bay “new normal” was the May 19 pub- program. three parcels consisting of 11.56 acres, Engineering, Inc. lic hearing on the Fiscal Year 2021 The contribution to the capital zoned Prince Frederick Town Center, 3) SD-2020-0053, Bowen's Pride, Lots Commissioners’ Budget and the projects fund: $10.8 million Village District. The proposed project is 1-18, located on N. Solomons Island Road public was encouraged to call in Other Post Employment Benefit to build 68 townhouse units along with in Huntingtown, within the one-mile buffer their comments to the ZOOM meet - (OPEB): Funding the OPEB Trust: required parking, utilities and associated of Prince Frederick Town Center. 18 lots, ing. No one did. County $3.3 million improvements. The submittal was accepted on three parcels consisting of 40.48 acres. The BOCC left the hearing open Board of Education $3.9 million February 26, 2020. Agent: Bay Engineering Zoned RCD/FFD, Tier III. As this project until midnight June 8 in hopes of (Providing the full Actuarially De- 3) SPR-2020-310, Beach Self Storage- is in Tier III, a public hearing is required generating some comments. They termined Contribution (ADC)) South, located at 2155 South Solomons prior to preliminary approval. Submittal are expected to adopt the budget at Board of Education Funding Island Road, Prince Fredrick on one parcel accepted April 29, 2020. Agent: Meridian their June 9 meeting. Changes: consisting of 6.65 acres, zoned I-i. The Land Solutions, LLC (dba R.A. Barrett & The proposed $318.5 million bud- Operating funding for Calvert proposed project is to retain the existing Associates). get is $3.5 million less than the one County Public Schools is recom- buildings and similar use (flex space- Information provided by Calvert County presented several months ago by mended at $134,705,249.3 $4.1 mil- contractor) on west side of property. The Department of Planning and Zoning. staff at another public hearing. Ac- lion or 3.2 percent over the prior east side will be redeveloped with five cording to Director of Finance and year, as determined by the funding Budget Tin Hayden, that reduction formula and $3.2 million or 2.5 per- includes a $2 million income-tax cent over the state required Mainte- revenue hit due to the economic im- nance of Effort. CSM’s Kids’ and Teen pact of the COVID-19 pandemic. During his presentation Super- They also predict to lose $1 million intendent of Schools Dr. Daniel in lower interest and dividends. The Curry said his budget has 22 new College Goes Virtual ultimate fiscal impact is anyone’s positions, including new psycholo- Registration for Kids’ and Teen College level. guess. gists, psychologist interns, guidance at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) “This year’s academic offerings target The budget includes a slight de- counselors and social workers aimed has opened to offer 150 virtual enrichment the quarter four K-12 learning objectives crease in the property tax rate, al- at stemming the much- reported in- programs for children ages 5 to 17 years impacted this school year that students though that rate still falls a little bit cidents of violence against teachers. old. These programs allow kids and teens will need to be successful as they return to above the Constant Yield, the rate Curry praised the BOCC for sup - to design a fun, online summer experience school in the fall,” said Flowers-Fields, “All the county would charge to generate porting the school system in the last specific to their interests, from home. of our offerings provide fun opportunities the same amount of revenue as this four years with their negotiated bud- “Over the past few weeks, CSM staff has for kids and teens to interact with others year. The proposed rate is $.932 per get formula. He noted that negotia- worked hard to restructure our Kids’ and their own age from all over the region who assessed $100 valuation compared to tions with teachers are still ongoing Teen College summer program in order to share the same interests.” the Constant Yield of .9195. for the next year. provide our students with a high-quality To review the CSM Kids’ and Teen The proposed budget is $5.5 mil- He said, however, “In order to plan educational experience, from the safety of College programs and register visit www. lion more than the current fiscal for what may be required, funds are their own home,” said Continuing Educa- csmd.edu/kidscollege. year, representing a 1.7 percent in- included in the budget to support the tion and Workforce Development Associ- Coronavirus Update crease. Hayden said $3.6 million of negotiated agreements once they ate ate Vice President Ellen Flowers-Fields. CSM will maintain a virtual learning en- that revenue increase comes for the finalized.”: “Area summer camps may be cancelled, vironment for its students, and faculty and Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) [email protected] but CSM and our many programs are not.” staff will continue to operate remotely, or CSM Kids’ and Teen College programs in restricted mode, through Aug. 16, 2020. range from acting/improv/vocals, YouTube CSM’s campuses remain restricted to pre- Content Creators and Junior Vet to creative approved and authorized personnel. This % writing, coding and STEM. There are also date could change. LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS a variety of school prep classes for music Along with limiting public access to SERVING CALVERT COUNTY theory, foreign and sign language, webpage campuses, CSM has made several opera- design and SAT/ACT. Math and reading tional changes that can be tracked at ready. common core classes help students who csmd.edu/covid-19/. Please visit the web- ON NEWSSTANDS EVERY THURSDAY & ONLINE AT COUNTYTIMES.NET CountySt. Times Mary’s County ● Calvert County may have missed out on concepts that were site often for resources and updates. critical in the 4th quarter of this school year. Press Release from CSM. The courses are broken down by grade 30 CalvertCalvertEducation The County Times Thursday, May 28, 2020 Six Compete for Calvert School Board Seat Candidate Dawn Keen county schools and then went on to who needs a little help sometimes She challenged “inclusion at study business administration with or a little guidance and not getting it all costs” and likened it to what’s a minor in psychology at Lynchburg because of where we live in proximity happening with over protecting in College. She moved to Richmond to the city.” the pandemic. “We might be creating and got into retail, rising to run her She said out of the infighting, a whole lot more of a problem with own store in Montgomery County. “I “The only people who are suffering suicide and other deaths and other was working in retail and decided I are children in the schools and our issues and we're kind of losing wanted to have a more stable position teachers and it's just not fair.” sight of the ball and we have to find with opportunity for advancement. She describes the competing somewhere in the middle.” So, I went to work for the USDA, and factions as tribes, and she said that Keen is critical of the legislative I have worked with them for 18 years has led to shootings in schools. “I implementation of the Kirwan now.” just fear for my children when they Commission reforms calling for a In her job as a USDA statistician get older and what could happen in 400 percent increase in 10 years. she had to move to Texas. “And I met our high school if we continue on this “We've just thrown common sense my husband and two years later my trajectory.” completely out the window,” she said. grandmother got sick and we moved Keen was asked if she agreed Regarding the school board back together to Maryland to help with the school board pressing for controversy about what to do with care for her. And she unfortunately additional funding to attack the hoodies, earbuds and cellphones, passed away, and we stayed here and problem. “I'm so glad you're asking Keen said, “The whole issue is Dawn Keen helped with my mother who's deaf.” about that because that's the reaction that the language is there in the She was active in PTA and when she I'm seeing is that we just don't have code of conduct to be enforced, but By Dick Myers heard about the violence, she started enough funding for the resources that for whatever reason it's not being Editor attending school board meetings. She we need. And that's overly concerning enforced.” Dawn Keen, 41, of Port Republic said as a statistician what she was for many reasons to me.” She said statistics are being misused is one of six candidates running for hearing in both places didn’t add up. Keen said, “We've increased to pin the discipline blame on certain the Commissioner District 2 Calvert She said, “I'm finding out that our budget for early learning and types of students. County Board of Education sear in some of the incidents that people education in the United States some Regarding the distance learning the June 2 primary election. The non- are ending up leaving their jobs as 325 percent over the last 40 years going on now, she said, “I think it is partisan primary will select the top teachers with black eyes and physical with zero change. There may be slight a really difficult thing for the parents two vote getters to face each other in ailments were occurring in the same change over that time, but nothing who are working, and not sure that the general election. school and between the same walls to constitute such an increase in children are really learning much. I She decided to run, she told The that my children were inside of. And spending.” think it depends a lot on what content County Times, because “I have two according to everyone there was no She added, “We spend all this they're viewing. I see that they're children in elementary school and I problem at all.” money and it doesn't really change reading content that is sometimes have a lot of friends and peers that She said there appeared to be “a outcome and we put people inside of beyond their developmental I grew up with here in the county wonderful code of code. But it seems different buildings and we grouped expectation from me as a mother” that are teachers. And I started to like somewhere along the way we've them differently and there's not always She added, “I don't think the online hear grumblings and see posts on lost touch with what reality is and going to be that outcome. So, we need learning is working, the concept of Facebook about some violence in the what's really happening. So, my goal to figure out a way to group people by everyone being in the same home schools. And as soon as I learned it is to try to make some sense of finding their abilities like we once did when as a family. I really appreciate that. was in elementary schools, I was kind the truth in order to help everybody I was in school. And if you're in a But I think it's not going to work out of shocked because I was expecting kind of come back together from classroom, it doesn't matter if you're for single moms or dads. We're just to hear that it was in middle or high their two sides of the fence or three black or white or deaf or disabled or all kind of considered in the same school. And the more I learned, the or four.” whatever you are. If you're able to boat and we're not; we all come from more disturbed that I became, and I Having deaf parents helped her stay on track with the learning, with different walks of life.” decided I wanted to try to help.” appreciate “The tribe of disabilities peers in your classroom, that's where Keen suggested that anyone who Keen was born in St. Mary’s and handicaps and what that entails you need to be. But if you're not, you wants to find out more about her County, but her family was from as far as community resources and the can't be sitting in that room with go to her website: https://www. Calvert and they moved back when lack thereof and being in a rural area. those people holding them back. It's keenforcalvertschools.com/ she was an infant. She attended And having to deal with someone just not fair.” [email protected]

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Your Online Community for Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s Counties www.somd.com Thursday, May 28, 2020 The County Times CalvertCalvertEducation 31 School Board Candidate Candidate Antoine White By Dick Myers Editor Camille Miller Antoine White, 49, of Prince Frederick is By Dick Myers light in the earlier one of six candidates running for the Com- Editor stages, it is not missioner District 2 Calvert County Board Camille Miller, 39, of Huntingtown is one of being given as of Education sear in the June 2 primary six candidates running for the Commissioner much attention as election. The non-partisan primary will District 2 Calvert County Board of Education it should.” select the top two vote getters to face each seat in the June 2 primary election. The non- She was asked other in the general election. partisan primary will select the top two vote about plans White said of his decision to run, “I getters to face each other in the general election. to consolidate think that we have a great school system The parent of a special needs child (autism), and I think we’ve always had a great school the Behavior Antoine White she said of her candidacy, “I decided to run Development system and I want that to continue. It just for the school board because initially I started Program at one seems like we have a lot of things going versations with the superintendent, and he to become more involved on the special school. She on, a breakdown in communications and a knows that there are areas of expertise that needs front. I became a member of the special Camille Miller responded, “I lot of disconnects between parents, teach- we’re lacking. We do need some of these education advisory council.” think giving it ers, superintendent, and board members. I people to help with the solution. And I She added, “I just saw that there was a gap some focus is definitely a good thing. But on like to think of myself as a bridge between know we have resource officers in schools initially of education and knowledge of the the broader scale, I think it's still a little like people and help them to understand what also. I don’t know if we have enough to re- members of the board with regards to the special trying to address all of the situations in a box. comes down from this state to the commis- ally handle all the schools because I think needs community. I realized there were other Like on one hand we say as a school system that sioners, to the school board. And instead of they’re on a rotation.” skills that I have that I think would be really we're moving towards inclusion and wanting to being one of the people on the sideline that As to the distance learning going on dur- helpful with some of the issues that they're minimize the amount of the civic programming is complaining , a talking head, I’d like to ing the coronavirus pandemic, White said, having around equity and recruiting.” to try to get more students into the general have a seat at the table so I can actually try “My wife and I take turns tag teaming with Miller was raised in the county but attended population, which I think for some students is to contribute in any way that I can.” the online, distance learning. It’s interest- Anne Arundel County schools. She has a good. And for some it's bad.” White is a Calvert County native, raised ing to say the least, but I feel that there is a bachelor's in Economics from the University of Should inclusion for all students be the goal? in Adelina, and a Calvert High School support system there if you have questions North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MBA from She responded: “I think that the goals should graduate. He joined the U.S. Air Force and that we can reach out to her teachers for Loyola University in Baltimore. She said, “I've be to treat each student as an individual to the continued his education there as a civil en- help. So, it’s actually pretty good. I think been working in the field of human resources extent that you can and gear their education and gineer. He is now a mortgage broker with it’s giving a lot of parents a different un- my entire career. I'm currently a chief human learning to that effort. She said she learned from Universal Mortgage. He and his wife have derstanding of what our teachers really go th resources officer for a digital fundraising firm her son “every child actually has special needs. a son in college and a daughter in 4 grade through.” in DC.” They just have it in a different level of intensity at Barstow Elementary. He admitted it could be a problem for Miller has four children, three of whom than others.” White said he has been on the parent working parents. “We’re definitely blessed are her biological children who are in county As to recruitment, she said, “I think that the advisory council at Barstow. “I’m very in- to be able to do that.” He added, “I defi- schools. tactics that have been done so far are good. I think volved and have a great relationship with nitely have talked to a couple of parents She said of what’s needed for special that the HR team with CCPS is very motivated her teachers. I think that one of the keys who needed a little assistance on getting education: “Just a clear vision of what they want on how they're approaching things. But I think is the relationship that you have with the the laptop set up and matters like that. So, to do with the special education department and that they could gather from their current staff, teachers.” I definitely see that there is a struggle. I curriculum and where they want the students to and from their community to learn more about White was asked what skills he believes guess my concern is for the children who end up and how they want them to show up in what can be effective in drawing people to the he would bring to the board. He said, “I’m aren’t as involved, who don’t have someone their adult lives. Are we doing programming to county. I think we need to own more of what a mediator, an asset development trainer. really pushing them to make sure that they help them become viable, tax-paying citizens?” we are, which is we are a small town and it's not So, I think conflict resolution is definitely get their assignments done, a gap that that She added, “I think if they get clear on what always going to be easy for us to get people from something that I’m skilled in. I’ve worked could create later.” they intend for the students in the long run that big cities, from big schools.” with probably a dozen or so organizations White feels sone parents feel disconnect- can help them then to work backwards and Salary is a factor, she said. “I think salary in the community and with me being a bas- ed from the school system. He said, “I think develop, redevelop some of the curriculum that carries different weight for different people. ketball official, I have relationships with it’s just when people, I don’t know how or they have now." But overall I do think that, just as in corporate just about every school in the county.” why, begin to form their own opinions or “It's not that I think that the system is not industries, you have to factor where you're going White said he has been following the reasons and sometimes they are misled by working at all. I think it just could be more to fall in terms of salary if you're going to lead or controversy over discipline in the schools. half stories. So, I think there’s a level of efficient and more viable and more individualistic lag or try to meet the market.” He said, “From the conversations that I’ve frustration from some parents and the de- based on the student's needs.” Miller said in her election bid she has reached had with teachers, administrators, prin- mands that they place on teachers.” When asked about blame being focused out to the teachers and current board members cipals and parents, a lot of it seems to be If elected, he said, “I think one of the on special education students for the much- for guidance. the behavior and the consequences and the main things that I would love to do is to publicized discipline problems, she said, “I She feels she will get teacher support. “I'm safety of the teachers. We have some pretty truly find out what’s going on in the school don't agree with that.” But then she qualified very much a supporter of teachers and all other amazing teachers here in Calvert and we system as far as with the teachers. It seems it by saying, “The numbers are the numbers. I staff within the school system and the more I want to keep it that way. In order to do that, like we have a lot of teachers who are leav- can't say that it may not be that that's the case. thought about some of the issues and concerns we have to make sure that the teachers feel ing the county or openly saying on social But with regards to looking at the question in that were being raised within the school system, valued and respected.” media, venting their frustrations. I think a different way, I think that a lot of folks really even my own with my own children, they factor He was asked if there are policies in that that would be my first priority is to get know how to deal with some of the special needs in pretty much every situation for the teachers.” place to address the issue. He responded, to the issue of what the problem is, what’s community and some don’t. And it's the job of She gives the school system pretty good “I think a lot of the policies come down going on with the teachers. “ the employer to make sure that the skillset of marks. “I would say overall I've had a very from the state. So, from that we just have He added, “But also the kids. We have the employee is where it needs to be for them to good experience in the school system. I made to have the principals, superintendent, and kids who have challenges. We have kids serve. And so, there's more training that needs a very pointed decision to start my children's members on board to see where they need who do very well. We have to meet the to take place. There's more information that they school careers in this county. I purchased my to be reworked. Without really knowing all needs of all the kids in our system.”: need to be given. And then those who have the first home in the county, which was at the point the ins and outs, I can’t really speak to it White said of his candidacy, “Most im- specialized skills need to be the ones that are in time when my oldest child was five, so she too much, but if there’s this much contro- portantly I hope that I can contribute. Some doing more with those students and with that was getting ready to enter into kindergarten. I versy and these many issues that we’re hav- people just have a heart to serve and that’s community so that they're profitable and so that decided to come here because the education ing, it definitely shows that it needs to be kind of what’s pushed me for the past 30 the students are comfortable and so we can have system was very pleasing to me. And I feel like addressed.” some years. So that’s what I want to con- less of these severe incidents and situations. we've had a really good experience here.” As to the request for additional staff tinue to do.” “I also think that the teachers need to be paid You can find out more about her on Facebook (psychologists, guidance counselors, so- You can find out more about White by attention to when they are having these severe at Camille Miller for CCPS or through her cial workers) to address the issue, he said going to his Facebook page or website Citi- incidents and situations. From what I've gather, website: www.camilletmiller.com the board being directly involved knows zens for Antoine White. a lot of times when they are bringing things to [email protected] where best to start. “He said, “I’ve had con- [email protected] 32 Obituaries The County Times Thursday, May 28, 2020

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 Robert Joseph Farrell, Jr docks of the DC waterfront as a longshore- to see him, you weren’t going to be able to tive member of her church and her believe man. Around the age of 20, he was then leave without taking some tomatoes off the in God brought her peace. Robert Joseph hired at Acacia Life Insurance Company, table in the garage. His kindness extended A woman with a fun-loving spirit, Sally Farrell, Jr., “Bob,” located at 51 Louisiana Avenue, NW, in to all. He and Luvia opened their home to enjoyed keeping herself physically fit at Fit- “Bobby,” “Pop- Washington, DC, as an elevator operator. several of Luvia’s relatives from Guatemala ness Edge Gym or walking her beloved chi- Pop,” of Mechan- He moved up at the ranks at Acacia and who wanted to come to America for a bet- huahua, “Ricky” at the dog park. Always icsville, MD, obtained his steam engineering license and ter life. They would live with them at their ready for an adventure, Sally loved to head formerly from eventually became the building superinten- home in Camp Springs, MD and Bob hired to the beach, especially Myrtle Beach. The Camp Springs, dent and Vice President of Building Opera- several to work for him at Acacia to help sun warming her skin as the ocean breeze MD and Oakley, tions. He spent 42 years at Acacia, retiring them get a start in this country. blew through her hair made Sally smile. MD, passed away in 1998, only to be called back numerous Bobby traveled back home to the Seventh She was a gambler at heart and loved a peacefully on May times to continue to care for the building District every Sunday to visit his parents day at the casino, Atlantic City was a little 22, 2020 at his and grounds he so dearly loved. and extended family for Sunday dinner. He piece of heaven with the casino and beach. residence. He was Acacia’s lawns and landscaping rivaled loved crabbing and fishing on his boat in Although, she loved the sparkling lights of born October 9, 1937, in Oakley, MD and the grounds of the nearby U.S. Capitol St. Clement’s Bay. Not only did he love to Las Vegas. was the son of the late Estelle M. Farrell and Building as Bobby meticulously cared for go crabbing, he loved to eat crabs and it be- A mother, grandmother, sister, friend and Robert J. Farrell, Sr.. Bobby was the loving them during his years of employment. He came a running bet with his family on how amazing woman has gone on to enjoy her and devoted husband of Luvia Valencia Far- would stay overnight in the building dur- many crabs he would eat in one sitting. He heavenly home. Her family will miss her rell, whom he married on January 9, 1960, ing snowstorms to make sure the grounds enjoyed gardening and making his yard the immensely. As you look into the eyes of in St. John’s Church, McLean, VA. were cleaned and maintained to ensure ev- envy of all the neighbors. He liked bowling her family, you will see the spirit of a strong Bobby is survived by his children, Robert eryone’s safety and, on his own initiative, when he was younger and participated in a woman who has passed on a legacy of kind- “Bobby” Farrell (Betsy) of Mechanicsville, would hire the men from the local homeless duck pin league. Bobby also enjoyed play- ness, courage and beauty. May you hold MD, Victoria Lynn Foutz of Toms Brook, shelter to help him clear and remove snow. ing solitaire on his iPhone, family bingo your family tight and know that Sally would VA; five grandchildren, Brittany Bowman Bob was never above rolling up his sleeves night with his mother’s relatives, watching have encouraged you to be happy. (John), Michael Foutz (Tracey), Joseph to give his crews a hand at repairs or main- Fox News, classic country music, dancing, Sally is survived by her children, Kevin Foutz, Robert “Drew” Farrell, and Emily taining the building’s machines. He took and parties. He loved having family and X. Spalding of Myrtle Beach, SC and Cath- Farrell; along with six great-grandchildren, pride in his job and it showed with the many friends over all the time for cookouts, crab erine “Cate” DeLauter (Lou) of Myrtle Natalie, Camdyn, Autumn, Joseph Robert, awards he received throughout the years. feasts, and holiday dinners. He loved joking Beach, SC; four (4) grandchildren, Court- Madison, and Serenity; siblings, Agnes Around 1958, Bobby’s life would be with everyone, laughter, and lots of hugs ney Spalding, Evan DeLautner, Bella Un- “Cookie” Hayden and Clyde Farrell (Jeryle) changed forever when he met the love of from his grandkids. All five grandchildren derwood and Stevie Ann Spalding. She is and his nephew (although more like a broth- his life, Luvia Amalia Valencia, a native spent countless hours with him on his boat, also survived by her siblings, Larry McK- er), Mike Lacey. He was preceded in death of Guatemala, who also worked at Aca- at his house, on vacations, and just hanging enzie of Beltsville, MD, Connie Gambrell- by his brother Francis Farrell, his sister Es- cia. They married in 1960 and enjoyed a out. Each held a special place in his heart Allen of Myrtle Beach, SC and Sandra telle Lacey and brother-in-law Stevie Lacey, beautiful, happy, and joyful marriage of 60 and spent hours in his recliner napping with “Sunnie” Busch of Lewiston, ME. She is and beloved son-in-law Michael Foutz. years, never going to bed mad at each other. him. preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Bobby grew up in the Seventh District Bobby and Lou traveled daily to Acacia for Bob was a shining example of a decent, Michael Spalding, Sr.; parents Carl and off of Oakley Road. As a child, he helped work together for the next 40 years. After caring, loving and kind human being. He Gladys Mauney; and son, Stephen Michael his family in the tobacco fields and with their retirements, you rarely saw one with- brought immeasurable happiness and joy Spalding, Jr. all other aspects of farming. He decided out the other, with Bobby always two strides to his family, friends, and everyone he en- Condolences to the family may be made around the age of 17 that tobacco farming ahead with his long legs and Luvia follow- countered in life. at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com was not for him, so he left home and head- ing behind. Bobby carried their wedding Pallbearers will be: Clyde Farrell, Mike All arrangements have been made by ed for Washington, DC to find his way in picture in his wallet and never hesitated to Lacey, Patrick Farrell, Michael Foutz, Drew Brinsfield Funeral Home & Crematory, the world. Bobby found his first job on the share it with whoever he met. He was so Farrell, and Brittany Bowman. P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD. proud of his marriage and All Funeral Services will be private at the love they shared. As he this time. A Memorial Mass and Celebra- Rebekah Wilmer Jarboe started to have health prob- tion of Bob’s life will be held at a later date. Lucy Bean Johnston lems over the last few years, Contributions may be made to the Sev- Rebekah his first worry was making enth Dist. Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Wilmer Jarboe, sure Luvia was taken care Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 and Hospice 95, of Charlotte of while he was at his doc- of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Hall, MD, passed tor’s appointments. If you MD 20650. away peacefully called him while he was in on Wednesday, the hospital, his first ques- Sally Ann Spalding May 20, 2020 tion was always “How is my at the Hospice Lubey?” Bob was devoted Sally Ann House of St. to her and she to him. Spalding, 69, of Mary’s. Born Bobby was kind and gen- Myrtle Beach, SC February 14, erous to everyone. Families and formerly of 1925 in Popes Creek, Maryland, she was in his neighborhood knew St. Mary’s Coun- the daughter of the late William Bruce Mat- him as the “Neighborhood ty, MD passed thews Wilmer and Elizabeth Garst Wilmer. Dad” and many would stop away on May 16, Rebekah graduated from Glasva High to see him and say hi while 2020 at her sis- School and then College of Southern Mary- Oct 19, 1914 - May 28, 1975 he worked on his yard or ter’s home. land. She was a proud housewife. She spent Born on June her life dedicated to her family and cher- Dear Mom, was shucking oysters in his garage. He loved to be out- 12, 1950, in ished being a constant support for them as It’s been 45 years since God suddenly called you side taking care of his yard, Washington, DC she was the daughter of she raised them to prosper and live their home, but sometimes it seems like yesterday. We which always looked like a the late Carl Mauney and Gladys (McKen- own lives. were young back then and couldn’t imagine our green lush carpet, or work- zie) Mauney. Rebekah married Joseph Merton Jar- lives without you. Now we’re older, and we each ing in his garden where he Sally married her forever love, Stephen boe at St. Ignatius Chapel Point Church in cherish our special memories of you even more. grew enough vegetables to Michael Spalding, Sr., in 1971. Their love Port Tobacco, MD on October 20, 1951. We know you are happy in Heaven with Daddy, grew and they welcomed three (3) kind Together they raised four children and had Dottie, and Eddie, but we will always miss you feed an army. In the sum- here. mer, he would head to doc- and caring children. Sally knew she would four grandchildren and three great-grand- tor’s appointments with be reunited with Stephen one day and her children. Her family is feeling comfort in Love, Margaret, George, Virginia and your grandchildren boxes of vegetables for the children are finding comfort knowing their knowing she is now reunited with Merton staff. And if you did stop in parents are together again. Sally was an ac- in their golden palace in heaven. 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Rebekah loved to garden and spent many house in Seaford, Long Island, New York. Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653 will be held death by his parents, William and Ruth hours under a brilliant blue-sky doing yard The family was two sons and one daughter on May 29th from 2 to 3 PM and Mass from Haas and his sister, Barbara Jones. work. She found great peace in being out- and one more on the way. A dormer was 3 to 4 PM that can be attended virtually by He is survived by a large and loving doors. An avid traveler, Rebekah kept up added to the house and the family grew to 4 Zoom, please email your request to virtu- family, who will miss him dearly. His very with local, national and world news. She children with another son. By 1960 Jack’s ally attend the Mass to [email protected]. heartbeat, and the love of his life, his wife knew knowledge was an attribute and never parents had passed, and soon after Jack was Condolences to the family may be made Frances Haas; children Susan Bollen of stopped exploring. diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, after at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com or virtually California, MD, Karen Frances Simmons She is survived by her son Lawrence an operation for a ruptured appendix. In the after the Mass by Zoom. Please email your of Lusby, MD; Robert Cryer of Callaway, Jarboe (Carlene), son Pere Jarboe (Martha), spring of 1961, they moved back to North request to virtually attend after the Mass (5 MD, and Joseph Cryer of Ocean City, MD; son Stephen Jarboe and daughter Rebekah Albany, New York to be close to her par- to 8 PM) for condolences to fred@pjma. sons-in-law, Robert Bollen of California, Guyther (David); four (4) grandchildren: ents. They ended up living in the Snyders info. MD and Robert Simmons of Lusby, MD; John Jarboe, Jodi Jarboe Distefano, Andrew Lake “Camp” she had spent her summers in The family is accepting donations for grandchildren Jamie Donovan, Stephanie Guyther and Benjamin Guyther; three (3) as a child. The area had become a bedroom potted flowers and plants to decorate the Steede (David), Christopher Cryer, Ashley great-grandchildren Andrea, Ayanna and community for the Albany-Schenectady- church for the Mass and to be left in the Simmons (Mike Killen), Megan Simmons, Dominick Distefano. Troy tri-city area. A year later after rus- church for June church services. Please Brian Simmons, Michael Bollen (Kate Along with her parents, and husband, tic living in the harsh upstate weather she email [email protected] to get details on how Wernecke), Blake Cryer, Joshua Bollen and Merton, she is also preceded in death by her bought a neighboring camp. She added wa- to make a donation in Jeanne Heather’s Drew Cryer; great grandchildren Matthew, brother Bruce Wilmer and sisters Cynthia ter, sewer, heating and insulation to provide name. Cullen, Ashton, Triston, Skylar, Clara, Wilmer and Elizabeth Wilmer Marsh. a more suitable home for her family. Dur- Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Tanner, Ethan, Cameron, Kendyl and Ace; Memorial contributions may be made in ing this time Jack’s health had degraded to Home, P.A. sister Cindy Ruschman (Alan); nieces Lisa Rebekah’s name to the Mechanicsville Res- the point that he was unable to help. Her and Sue and nephews Ross and Thom. cue Squad, Post Office Box 15, Mechanics- summers were spent with teaching swim- Richard Allen (“Dick”) Dick had an Illustrious thirty-five (35) ville, MD 20659. ming lessons with the Red Cross at all the year career in Federal Service. He was a Condolences to the family may be made five local lakes. Her winters were spent with Haas veteran of both the United States Marine at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com the Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Church Choir, Richard Allen Corps and the United States Air Force prior All arrangements have been made at and doing crafts with “Home Bureau”. She (“Dick”) Haas, 84, to joining the National Weather Service, loved her home on top of the hill overlook Brinsfield Funeral Home & Crematory, - of Mechanicsville, which later became the National Oceano- P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD. ing Snyder’s Lake in New York. Maryland, passed graphic and Atmospheric Administration. She guided her family through high to eternal life on He received numerous awards for meri- Jeanne Marie Heather She saw school and out to higher education. May 17, 2020. torious service throughout his engineer- three of her children get married. Finally, Born in Reading, ing career. In 1977, he received the U.S. Jeanne Marie all the children, but one had left home and Pennsylvania, he Department of Commerce’s Silver Medal Heather, 90, of were out on their own, Jack was in a nurs- was preceded in Award for “ingenius contributions to the Lexington Park ing home and she was back to working as passed away due to a nurse. She had kept her nursing license natural causes on paid for all those years as a mom! But she Sunday, May 17, grew tired of the winters, she came to visit 2020 at the Solo- her eldest son in St. Mary’s County, Mary- mon’s Island Nurs- land and ended up staying to live near him ing Center, MD. in the summer of 1982. She had moved Brinsfield She was born just in time to enjoy helping to care for her Life Celebration Homes & in 1930 to the late grandchildren. Henry St. Pierre and Wilhelmina “Mini” Our Family Crematory In St Mary’s County, her artistic talents Serving Yours Racz in North Albany, New York. Her flourished. She could paint original scenes childhood was in the post World War I to in oils and watercolor, create cross-stitch World War II era. She lived through the and embroidery designs, and sew (even had Traditional Funerals, Cremation Services, Great Depression. She enjoyed music from sewn her own wedding gown). She taught Memorial Packages & Pre-need Services Provided the crank viola to the electric record player. painting for the county Office on Aging. She did synchronized swimming (like Es- She enjoyed, bowling, playing cards, and ther Williams), dance, and figure ice and line dancing. She was very active at St. roller skating. She spent her summers at George’s Catholic Church in Valley Lee, “camp”, a rustic building (no running water, MD as principal of the Youth Faith Forma- Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. no heating, and no insulation) at Halfmoon tion Program for many years and as a mem- on the Mohawk River and then later at a ber of the choir as well as a cantor for Mass. 22955 Hollywood Road new location on a hill over-looking Snyders She took piano lesson, was in a gospel choir Leonardtown, MD 20650 Lake in near-by Rensselaer County across and a member of ENCOR choir. 301-475-5588 the Hudson River from Albany County. She was a dedicated nurse for over 50 She graduated from a Catholic high school years. She was the group nurse on numer- and then got a certificate in Nursing from ous travel vacations sponsored by the Coun- St. Peters Hospital in Albany. ty Office on Aging. In her later years, she In 1952, Jeanne married her beloved hus- specialized in geriatric care getting herself band, Jack Frederick Heather in Albany, a BS degree. She also did hypnotism. Even Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. New York. He was a World War II Army after her retirement, she continued teaching veteran and recent graduate of Plattsburgh nurse’s aides part time. She worked part 30195 Three Notch Road State University with a degree in Educa- time at Harry Lundeberg School of Sea- Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 tion. They moved into a rental house in Is- manship as their nurse. 301-472-4400 lip Long Island, New York. to be near Jack’s Jeanne is survived by her two sons and parents, who were the caretakers for St. Mi- one daughter, one grandson and one grand- chaels Cemetery near La Guardia Airport, daughter and two great grandsons and one Queens, NY. Jack got an elementary grade great granddaughter and extended family teaching position and Jeanne got a nursing and friends. In addition to her parents, she job at a near-by hospital. They started their was preceded in death by her brother and Family owned and operated for two generations family in 1953 and she exchanged her pub- her youngest son. lic nursing career to be a mother (and fam- A meditation visitation at Immaculate ily nurse). Five years later they bought a Heart of Mary Church, 22375 Three Notch www.brinsfieldfuneral.com 34 Obituaries The County Times Thursday, May 28, 2020

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 design and implementation of the National MD passed away Barbara and Robert and enjoyed spending could imitate any bird call. Weather Service Automated Facsimile on May 19, 2020 time with them. She also loved her cat Tab- He was predeceased by his parents, Betty Machine.” He received the Commerce De- at Burnett Calvert by who was great comfort to her after her Sweet Skinner and Charles William Skin- partment’s Special Achievement Award Hospice House husband passed and she became ill. During ner. His survivors include: Sue Skinner, in 1966, 1972 and 1974, as well as twelve in Prince Freder- her years of illness her caregivers were spe- Peggy Skinner Cochran (Art), Bill Skinner Certificates of Recognition for Outstanding ick, MD with her cial to her. They would watch many Hall- (Dawn) and Janie Skinner Joy (Jeff). Niec- Performance. son lovingly hold- mark movies together and westerns. They es, nephew, great-nieces and nephew and When Dick met Fran, he knew he had ing her hand and became part of the family and will always cousins throughout the states. met his soulmate. They were truly best comforting her be. They were kind, nurturing and loving to Graveside service was held on Tuesday, friends and their love was inspirational. with many warm her in her final years. May 26th at Christ Episcopal Church, 3100 They shared a beautiful life with so many memories of her Ernestine is survived by her children, Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD, experiences, filled with their love for each wonderful life. Barbara Ann Beard of Leonardtown, MD, 20676. Father Christopher Garcia was the other and an ever-growing family. From ex- She was born on November 10, 1936 in Robert Francis Gatton and Steven Berns of officiating minister. Active pallbearers wete ploring the country in their camper van, to Mainz, Germany to the late Franz Loos Lusby, MD, her brother Wolfgang and Bar- Arthur Cochran, William Jenifer, Philip family beach vacations, the endless family and Barbara Amalia Maria (Seibert Loos). bara Loos of Germany, and extended fam- Johnson, Jeff Joy, Sr., Dennis Pardoe and celebrations, and winters spent partying in Growing up in Germany during World War ily and friends. She is preceded in death by Bill Skinner. Key West, Dick lived life to the fullest. He II was difficult but she was strong and en- her parents and husband John. The family wishes to thank Dr. Joseph loved boating, fishing, and everything out- dured those painful times. Family will receive friends on Friday, Barth and Dr. Y. Renee Bright. Memorial doors, but any beach was his favorite spot. In the 1950’s Ernestine met an American May 29, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. contributions may be made to Christ Epis- Dick tended to his family the same way he soldier and fell in love. That soldier was with a Funeral Service celebrated by Rev- copal Church or Calvert Hospice at https:// tended to his gardens, with love and nur- John William Gatton. They married on erend Raymond Schmidt at 1:00 P.M. at calverthospice.org/donate. ture. He cherished his family and friends June 11, 1955 in Mainz Germany. Together Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. at 22955 Arrangements provided by Rausch Fu- and was uniquely able to see value and good they celebrated 57 wonderful years of mar- Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD neral Home, Port Republic. in just about any situation. No matter how riage before his passing in April of 2013. 20650. Interment will follow at Our La- you knew him, he made sure you knew he After getting married they left for the U.S. dy’s Catholic Cemetery in Medley’s Neck, Patricia Ann Kramer cared for you. to Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Leonardtown, MD. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Salva- Virginia. Soon after their daughter Barbara Memorial contributions may be made Patricia Ann tion Army or your favorite charity would be was born. Ernestine learned to speak Eng- to Burnett Calvert Hospice House, P.O. Kramer, 73, of preferred. lish, cook and care for her daughter with the Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Fredericksburg, Condolences to the family may be made help of other military wives while her hus- Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. VA passed away at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com band was briefly deployed. Later she and Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636 and the May 21, 2020. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral her husband would make trips to St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s/Dementia Association 10665 She was born Oc- Home & Crematory, P.A., Charlotte Hall, County, MD where her husband’s family Stanhaven Place, Suite 205D, White Plains, tober 28, 1946 in MD. lived. She had wonderful times with them. MD 20695. Washington, D.C., Several years later her husband received Condolences to the family may be made to Wallace Henry Carol Alethea Mason orders to go back to Germany. She was ex- at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. and Theresa Marie cited to go back to see her parents, brother Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral (Bruffy) Myers. Patricia grew up in Prince Carol Alethea and friends who she missed dearly. Dur- Home, P.A. George’s County and graduated from Sur- Mason, 71, of ing that time in Germany there son Robert rattsville High School. She married Rob- Leonardtown, MD was born in Wiesbaden. Her husband was Charles Wesley “Bud” ert Caspar in 1964 and had two children; passed away on reassigned back to the U.S. to Chanute Air B. Michelle Howell and Michael Caspar. May 17, 2020 at Force Base in Illinois where they remained Skinner In 1973 Patricia married Donald Dean her home with her Kramer and had a son Keith Kramer. They until he retired in 1970. They returned to St. Charles Wes- loving family at Mary’s County, MD and resided in Holly- made their home in Waldorf before moving her side. ley Skinner, better to Fredericksburg in 2014. Patricia worked wood where she spent the rest of her life. know as “Bud”, 68 She was born She was a meticulous homemaker, gar- as a school bus driver for Prince George’s on March 5, 1949 of Port Republic, County Public Schools, alongside her moth- dener and birdwatcher. She was a dedicated Maryland passed in Baltimore, MD wife and loving mother. Her life revolved er, for many years before going to work as to the late Vernon away on Saturday, a contract administrator with the U.S. Na- around taking care of and spending time May 23, 2020 at his Harris and Frances Armstrong. with her family and friends. She loved val Research Lab Division of Information On September 16, 1996 she married her home after battling Technology. In her spare time, Patricia holidays especially Christmas. She made cancer. Bud was husband, James Sidney Mason, Jr. Together many delicious traditional German des- enjoyed ceramics, arts and crafts, baking, they celebrated over 20 years of marriage. born on October cooking, and bowling. serts including her Christmas Stollen, Ger- 25, 1951 in Mutual, She was employed many dedicated years at man butter cookies and Black Forest cake. Patricia was preceded in death by her St. Mary’s Nursing Center until her retire- which is now Port Republic. He grew up husband of 43 years Donald Dean Kramer, Her husband and children loved her baked working on the family farm, where tobacco ment in 2008. goods especially her pound cakes and co- her grandson, and brother Wallace Francis In addition to her husband, Carol is also was the cash crop along with corn, hay and Myers. She is survived by her children B. conut cakes. a large vegetable garden. He took care of the survived by her children: Tisha Ann Hems- Ernestine and her husband and family Michelle Howell and her husband David of ley (Kenny) of Waldorf, MD, Angela Savoy livestock which included horses, cattle, pigs Owings, Michael Caspar and his wife Vicki enjoyed traveling to Italy, Florida and the and chickens. Bud last worked for Calvert (Troy) of Indian Head, MD, and Carina M. Outer Banks of North Carolina. She en- of Edgewater, and Keith Kramer and his Contee of Brandywine, MD; her siblings: County at Parks and Recreation in Hallow- wife Kim of Fredericksburg, VA, as well as joyed the beaches, swimming and collect- ing Point as a groundskeeper. He attended Vincent Harris of Baltimore, MD, Kelvin ing shells especially on Sanibel Island, Flor- six grandchildren. Armstrong of Clements, MD, Phillip Arm- Calvert County Schools and graduated Interment will take place in Arlington ida. She also enjoyed her trips to Germany from Calvert Senior High in June of 1971. strong of Mechanicsville, MD and Roder- to see her family and their trips to the U.S. National Cemetery at a later date. ick Armstrong of Arizona, four grandchil- Bud was a life-long member of Christ Epis- Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral to see her. She loved her brother Wolfgang copal Church and had helped hang rings at dren; one great grandchild; and extended and his wife Barbara very much and her Home. family and friends. the annual jousting tournament in previous nieces and nephews Katrin, Alexander and years. He loved to hunt and enjoyed quiet Valerie Jean Gray Condolences to the family may be made Nadine Loos and their children. When she at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. walks through the woods. He loved his became ill she especially loved her many nieces and nephews and great nieces and Valerie Jean Gray, 76, of Shady Side Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral phone calls from her brother Wolfgang and Home, P.A nephew. Bud always had a joke to tell and passed away May 20, 2020 at Anne Arun- his wife Barbara, her sister-in-law Hilda liked to tell us about movies and shows he del Medical Center. She was born Septem- Ernestine Gatton Mae Gatton, and other members of the fam- had watched on the television. He had sharp ber 14, 1943 in Sioux Fall, SD to Clinton ily. Family and her home were her greatest eyes like an Eagle and could always find Dewitt and Mildred Viola (Haliburton) Ernestine Gatton, 83, of Hollywood, joys. She was always there if you needed any lost object. Bud loved to whistle and Boteler. Val was employed as a secretary her. She loved her husband and her children Thursday, May 28, 2020 The County Times Obituaries 35

at Anne Arundel family include his brother- and sister-in-law, attended public schools in Prince George’s May 18, 2020. Born to Harry and Floda Alt Medical Center for Ren and Toni Stelloh; and borrowed chil- County, graduated class of 1964 from in Smoke Hole, WV on December 21, 1940, many years. She dren Kevin and Lynne Tucker, along with Northwestern High School in Adelphi, and she was the youngest of 8 with 5 sisters and enjoyed her home, their family: Deb and Nate Kolb, their sons attended the University of Maryland for 2 brothers. On March 22 1958, she married boating, and being Lincoln and Tristan; Audrey Tucker and one year. Timothy then joined the Marine her high school sweetheart, Charles, and with her friends mate Andrew Stray; and Brad Tucker. Bob Corps, serving for two years with assign- shortly after, she graduated from Franklin and neighbors. also is survived by numerous other relatives ment in Vietnam before he was honorably High School in Franklin, WV. They set- Val is survived and friends. discharged in 1968. He married Barbara J. tled in Upper Tract, WV, and started their by her daughter The jungle is now quiet, and Hippo is at McClain on July 12, 1968 and moved his family. Darlene Kinsler peace. A celebration of Bob’s life will be family to Calvert County in May of 1977. In 1963 they moved to Capitol Heights, and close friends held at a later date, once it’s safe to move Timothy worked as an electrician for pri- MD, and after 13 years there, they settled Kenny Bast and William Jacobs. She was about in public again. Should you care to vate firms before he was hired by the Ar- in Huntingtown, MD in 1976. Judy was a preceded in death by her son Robert Gray. make a contribution in his memory, please chitect of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., devoted caregiver for as many children as Burial will be at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, consider Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, where he enjoyed his work in the three the house would allow room for. She was 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, MD Prince Frederick, MD 20678; or Calvert buildings of the Library of Congress. He an active member of Huntingtown United 20722. Marine Museum, PO Box 97, Solomons, retired in 2006, after 29 years in his trade. Methodist Church, Huntingtown Home- Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral MD 20688. Semper Fidelis. He was an avid reader, and especially en- makers Club, and her bowling team. She Home. Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral joyed science fiction and mystery. His fa- enjoyed bluegrass music, singing along to Home. vorite works included Stephen King novels her favorite hymns and Elvis songs, watch- Bob Garner and Star Wars books, as well as the films. ing her daily soaps, crossword puzzles, Barbara Lee Felix Timothy loved the quiet, country life in Cal- seashell hunting in Myrtle Beach, read- Bob Garner vert County and on the Chesapeake Bay. He ing, playing table games, cheering on her of Huntingtown, Barbara Lee Fe- was a homebody who loved working in his Washington Nationals, Capitals, Redskins, Maryland, died lix, a resident of Ft. yard and planting and tending to roses. He and the Lady Terps basketball team, and of peacefully at home Washington, MD, had a relaxed philosophy of “It Don’t Mat- course, bowling. due to complica- passed away at ter” which he proudly wore on his ball cap. She is preceded in death by her parents, tions from Walden- Calvert Hospice on His passing does matter to his family and Harry and Floda, her 5 sisters, and 2 broth- strom’s Macroglob- May 19, 2020. Bar- friends; he is truly missed. ers. She is survived by her husband of 62 ulinemia, which he bara was born and Timothy was preceded in death by his years, Charles; her 3 children, Scott Dean fought valiantly for raised in New York parents, and brother Michael Allen McK- (Bonnie), of Owings, Shannon Persetic three years. Born in City, NY, the only immie. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Raymond), of Huntingtown, and Mike Prince Frederick, child of Daniel F. M. McKimmie, their children Dr. Christine Dean (Kelly), of Gambrills; 7 grandchil- Maryland, to Orville and Ellen Dixon Gar- and Mabel A. Lee. Lynn McKimmie (Tyler Gray) of St. Leon- dren, Tabitha, Leanna, and Jenna Dean; RJ ner, he was the second of six children, all of She attended Marymount College in Tarry- ard, Richard William McKimmie (Tracey) (Candace) and Marissa Persetic; Samantha whom spent their youth in the Dowell area. town, New York for 2 years before transfer- of Frederick, and Anne Marie Webster (Jai- and Danny Dean; 2 bonus daughters, Linda After high school, he became the first ring to Trinity College in Washington, D.C me) of St. Leonard, grandchildren Bryce, Frick (Don), and Sherri Hosselrode (Tom); midshipman from the county appointed where she graduated in 1960 with a B.A. in Caleb, Logan, Grace Olivia, Griffin, and 4 bonus granddaughters, Madeline and Ol- to the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in French. She later met and married Harry Nathan, a sister Patricia Ashburn (Ron) ivia Frick, and Ashleigh and Lilly Catlett; 1969 and being commissioned a Second G. Felix in 1961 and together they resided of The Villages, FL, and nephew Steven and numerous other loving family members Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. A in Bethesda, MD; Annandale, VA; and Ashburn. and friends. She loved her Lord and will be naval aviator, he primarily flew the CH-46 Ft. Washington, MD. They later divorced. All services will be private. Funeral ar- deeply missed by all those who knew her. Sea Knight (aka “Phrog”), but also operated She is survived by her two children Elissa rangements by Rausch Funeral Home. A memorial service in her honor will be many other aircraft as a flight instructor. (Mark) Woodall of Centreville, VA and Ste- held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, dona- Following numerous deployments to the ven (Amy) Felix of Churchton, MD. Judith ‘Judy’ Dean tions by check can be made out to Calvert Mediterranean, Bob (call sign “Hippo”) Barbara had many interests and hobbies, Hospice, PO Box 838 Prince Frederick, assumed command of HMM-264 in New all of which she excelled at. She bred and Judith ‘Judy’ MD 20678, or online at calverthospice.org. River, North Carolina. He transitioned to showed Lhasa Apsos, she was a gourmet Dean, 79, of Hun- Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral the acquisition world and became program cook, she sewed her own clothes as well tingtown, MD Home. manager of the V-22 tilt-rotor Osprey, shep- as those for her children, and she took up passed away after herding it from termination by the admin- knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, as well as an 18-month battle Marjorie Beth Green istration back to life and its transition into decoupage. She also learned and mastered with cancer, in production. After 28 years of service and cake decorating (a personal favorite of her the comfort of her Marjorie Beth Green, 78, of Friendship retirement from the USMC as a Colonel of kids). She loved to read and read several home, surrounded passed away May 18, 2020. She was born Marines, he joined the team of FLIR, Inc., newspapers a day as well as books. She also by her family, on September 17, 1941 in Washington, DC to and returned to his native Calvert County, loved to travel. ultimately becoming a substitute teacher, In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s focusing on Calvert and Windy Hill Middle name may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Where Life and Heritage are Celebrated Schools. In addition to teaching and coach- Box 38, Prince Frederick, MD 20678; 410- ing girls’ softball, Bob enjoyed woodwork- 535-0892; Link: https://calverthospice.org/. ing, being outdoors, swapping stories and Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral During a difficult celebrating his Celtic heritage at various Home. highland games. time… still your best choice. Bob’s wife of 33 years, Chris Stelloh- Timothy Oscar McKimmie Garner, and his mother Ellen are among his survivors, as are his siblings Bud and Timothy Oscar Affordable Funerals, Caskets, Vaults, wife Cula, Ben and wife Pilar, SueEllen, McKimmie, 73, Cremation Services and Pre-Need Planning and Jayne and husband Perry Hatch. His of Huntingtown Family Owned and Operated by youngest brother, David, died at birth. Un- passed away May Barbara Rausch and Bill Gross cle Tilden Garner, who was like a brother, 18, 2020. 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Paul Henry and Gerard Michael Fragman Nora Beryl (Sik- AVOID PROBATE? ken) Flagg. Mar- Gerard Michael jorie graduated Fragman, age 36, Contributing Writer: from Bladensburg of St. Leonard, Lynda J. Striegel High School. She MD, entered eter- was a homemak- nal peace and jubi- The short answer is that unless you add another person, like a child, to your er, mother, aunt lation on May 14, create a Revocable Living Trust, you title to the property? Yes, that can be done and a very special 2020. He is sur- cannot avoid probate for property held with a deed. But, there are consequences Grammy. Marjo- vived by his loving in sole name, but you can minimize the you must think about before you re-title rie was a surrogate father and mother, number of assets that have to go through any property. mother and Grammy to many. Gerard William the probate process to get distributed to The first issue is a tax issue. When you Marjorie is survived by her loving hus- and Christine your beneficiaries. buy a house, your cost is your tax “basis” in the house. Suppose you buy a house band Robert L. “Bob” Green of Friend- Warwick Fragman, brother, Dominic Frag- Many people want to avoid putting their beneficiaries through the probate process. with your husband forty years ago for ship, children Robert L. “Bobby” Green man, brother, Charles Fragman and signifi- They don’t like the fact that the filings in a price of $20,000 and the house is paid II and wife Dana of Churchton, Kimberly cant other, Bernadeth Vaznaian, sister, Re- probate are publicly available or that it off. Today that house is worth $200,000. B. Green Phenicie and husband Darren of becca Jackson, and brother-in-law, Michael takes 8-12months to close a probate. Or, If your husband is deceased and you own Arundel Mills, and Nichole “Nikki” Green Jackson, Jr. He also leaves behind the love that legal fees in a probate proceeding the house and add a child to your title, that and husband Joe Gauntner of Friendship, of grandparents, Charles Lee “Timmy” and can be expensive. Additionally, they child receives the property at your tax grandchildren Brooke L. Chapman, Bran- Amparo Marmito “Emmy” Warwick as don’t want to leave their loved ones with basis or $20,000. When you die, if the dy A. Chapman, Ava B. Twitty, Cassidy J. well as many caring aunts, uncles, cousins turmoil when they die. They seek to make child wants to sell the property, the child Green, Braden R. “Brady” Gauntner, Grace and extended family. He thrived as an uncle it simple. But, they don’t want to spend the is going to have to pay capital gains tax E. “Gracie” Phenicie, and Skylar C. Green. to five nieces and nephews and as a com- money to create a Revocable Living Trust. on $180,000, being the difference between She is also survived by many nieces, neph- munity volunteer. Gerard was a unique, What can be done to minimize the your tax basis of $20,000 and the market ews, great nephews, family and friends. creative, and free spirit who enjoyed music, number of assets that have to go through value of the property, $200,000. A Celebration of Life will be held at a writing, art, collecting, and sharing. He re- the probate process? That tax can be avoided by passing the later date. newed a reverence for life and made numer- Since probate applies only to property property to your child through your Will Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral ous friends (human, furry, leafy, and crus- held in your sole name when you die, or Trust. A Will or Trust provides a “step Home. taceous) as an employee of Chesapeake’s you can transfer title of the property to up” in basis so the child or beneficiary Bounty. He was generous with his love and, someone else during your lifetime. Or, if takes the property at the market value. If AmyEdna Longfellow in return, was loved by many for his kind- you want to continue to maintain some the child then decides to sell the property, ness and authenticity. His passion for living control your property, you can transfer there is no tax since the child inherits Slaughter life on his own terms and bright smile will title to yourself and someone else. If you the property at a value of $200,000 and be sorely missed. re-title the asset with someone else so that sells it for the same amount. Of course, AmyEdna that means, unless you have a trust, the Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral each of you are holding the asset jointly L o n g f e l l o w with “right of survivorship”, then when property will have to go through the Home. Slaughter, 95, one of you dies, the other will inherit probate process to get the step up in basis a resident of Marilyn Irene Ruark ownership of all the asset and there will and get to your beneficiaries. Calvert County be no probate. The other issue to be faced with putting Nursing Center, Marilyn Irene Keep in mind that if your property is a child on your title is whether the child passed away May Ruark, 82 of Solo- the subject of a mortgage, the mortgage has or will have creditors. Once you place 16, 2020. She was mons, MD for- company may restrict your rights to property in the name of the child, their creditors become your creditors. born September merly of St. Mary’s transfer your ownership. Most commonly, a husband and wife One option to avoid probate is to use 22, 1924 in Bur- Co., MD passed will hold an asset like their primary what is called “payable on death.” Every tonsville, MD to away peacefully Amy (Magruder) residence in joint name with right of bank will have a “payable on death” form on May 18, 2020 in survivorship (also termed “tenants by you can fill out indicating who will take and Cleveland Milstead. Amy was a de- Solomons. She was the entirety”). This means that when one the money in your accounts when you die. voted homemaker, and longtime resident of born on March 29, spouse dies, the other takes ownership of By filling out this form and designating Chesapeake, MD. She was an active mem- 1938 in Lock Ha- the entire property and there is no probate a beneficiary to take your accounts, the ber and Past President of the Stallings-Wil- ven, PA to the late Marian Katherine and of the asset since it was held in joint name. accounts are not held in sole name and liams American Legion Auxiliary. Amy Earl William Maurer. She was the loving Of course, when the survivor dies, there is there is no probate on those accounts. The loved cleaning her home, Bingo, bowling, wife to Frederick Ruark whom she married probate of the asset. “payable on death” or “Transfer on death” vacationing in Ocean City, and spending on September 14, 1957 in Baltimore, MD. The key issue is how you re-title the forms can be used for investment accounts time with her family. Marilyn graduated from Kenwood High assets. If you hold an asset like real as well as bank accounts. Amy was preceded in death by husband School in 1956 and went on to attend Mont- property as “tenants in common” with The best approach to probate is to focus William B. Slaughter, sons William Long- gomery Co. Community College. She was another person and not as joint tenants, that on organizing your assets so that your fellow and Fred Longfellow, a daughter a Technical Illustrator for Glen L. Martin means that you and the other person each loved ones will not have to search through Amy Longfellow, and her siblings Ed- and Bendix Field Engineering and retired hold a one-half ownership interest in the years of paperwork to try to find out what ward, Francis, Lillian, Robert, and Helen. in June 1988. She was a member of the property. When you die, the other person you own, where your accounts are, what She is survived by her children, Darlene Girl Scouts of America, American Field still holds only a one-half interest in the insurance policies you have, etc. To make Longfellow of St. Leonard, John Longfel- Service, and the Calvert Marine Museum. property and your one-half interest will it simple for your loved ones, you have to low and wife Carolyn Ann of Chesapeake She enjoyed doing arts, crafts, and nature have to go through the probate process to do the work upfront. Believe me, your Beach, Candice Rogers and husband John studies. get to your loved ones. For example, when loved ones will love you even more if you leave them with very little to do in a Rogers of St. Leonard, Debra Millikin and Marilyn is survived by her husband of 62 children inherit property and there is no Will to advise how the property should probate proceeding. husband Mark of Raleigh, NC, Richard years, Frederick “Fred” Ruark of Solomons, be titled, they will inherit the property as People have asked. Yes, our office is Longfellow and Sherri Thompson of Ar- MD; children, Jeffrey S. Ruark of Towson, lington, Virginia, and Robert Longfellow tenants in common, meaning each of them open, considered essential, and we are MD and Elizabeth A. Ruark of Duluth, will have an equal ownership share of the taking all precautions to make our space and wife Melissa of Dunkirk. She is also MN; brother, William Maurer; and four property. safe for clients. We are also working by survived by 20 grandchildren and numer- grandchildren. Suppose you own a house and your phone. Call Pam or myself at 301-855- ous great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at a later spouse is deceased, meaning you own 2246 to arrange a no-charge consultation. Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral date to be determined. To leave the family a 100% of the property in your sole name. Remember our homeless neighbors Home. condolence please visit www.rauschfuner- You have one child and want to add that with a donation to PROJECT ECHO at alhomes.com . child to your title to the property. Can you www.projectecho.com Thursday, May 28, 2020 The County Times ContributingObituaries Writers 37

Positively?? Jordan’s the GOAT, but…

By Ronald N. Guy Jr. first, to accurately portray Jordan as Bursting Contributing Writer the insane, rip-your-heart-out competi- Bi-weekly status check: it has been tor that he was and, second, settle the This is one of those mornings 78 days since the NBA suspended GOAT debate once and for all. “Last to a day that I can already see will its season and 22 days since schools Dance” delivered on both accounts. find me in butterfly mode; flitting shuttered for the year. March 26 was Jordan didn’t take games off, he was from one project, one task, one idea supposed to MLB’s opening day. Last as passionate about defense as his to another. Every so often, upon stories to life as well as submit tips May, the Nationals had a brutal-turned- jump shot, the early-career losses to waking, I experience what I think and photos. I have been subscribing famous 19-31 record; now, we long for the Celtics and Pistons didn’t prompt of as creatively bursting into the to Country Woman since the early them play again, win or lose. Gradu- him to tuck tail, run from Chicago day, all the neurons and synapses in 80’s when my sons were small – I ations have gone virtual and work- and join forces with other stars, and my brain seem to be firing rapidly found it in the old Bay Books in places are increasingly remote. We are unlike anyone I’ve ever seen, he rose like an engine’s pistons. Creative Wildewood. masked (mostly) and distanced, frus- to deliver the greatness demanded by sparks fly – some catch, some don’t. Many years ago before I was trated yet hopeful, divided yet togeth- the biggest, championship-winning Oh, here’s the quick passing of a a Field Editor, I think it was er. This experience has brought out the moments. creative idea, there goes another 2008, I must have been in one best in some and the worst in others. He’s the greatest basketball player one, if only I can capture the visions of my creative bursts, because I COVID-19 has claimed over 100,000 ever. quickly and set them to paper or apparently wrote a column in the American lives; too many more will With that settled, an omission: “Last canvas. It is 5:30 a.m. now, and like middle of the night and emailed it die. This moves many to tears; oth- Dance” delivered two “buts” I didn’t normal I have been up for over an to the editor of Country Woman. ers are disturbingly numb and defiant expect. Jordan’s approach taught many hour. The tea kettle is now boiling, I say “apparently” because about (or is ignorant and selfish?). Regard- life-lessons: the value of determina- and I can hear it just at the point of 8 or 9 months later I received a less, this truth is shared: we face many tion, hard work, clear focus, staying screaming in the kitchen. Another check in the mail for $80 from the more months living with this virus in a the course against adversity, not taking morning, possibly an entire day publisher with no idea what it was skewed reality. the easy way out (superteams), turning of creative possibilities has begun for. There was a check and nothing In the meantime, sports limp on, as slights into motivation, maintaining with the help of a cup of Scottish else. I called, but no one at the main do the “Views.” And being of sufficient confidence and an unwavering belief Morn. publishers (who also published vintage to recall both the disco era and in yourself. But as we all know, a day can many other magazines) could tell the arrival of the NBA’s Greatest of all In the moment, Jordan’s competitive change in a minute. My fear, from me what it was for. Then, a month or Time (GOAT), I have had the fabulous madness made sense and its effective- what I know of my brain in these last so after that, I received the summer Donna Summer and the indomitable ness is unquestioned – six champion- 58, soon to be 59 years, is that my issue of Country Woman in a Michael Jordan on my mind. ships. But has it aged well? In a basket- mind can be overwhelmed easily, white envelope with a “thank you You caught the connection, right? ball sense, yes; in a human sense, no. and then it, and me, become frozen for your submission letter” for the “Last Dance” – both a 10-part docu- Jordan permanently fractured many into nothingness. If you happen Summer 2008 issue. When I found series on Jordan’s Chicago Bulls and relationships – with peers of his era to be a creative then you may my article inside I was so happily Summer’s iconic disco song? Anyway, and some teammates – in the name understand this self-destructive surprised, especially because I director Jason Hehir’s masterpiece on of winning. He is now, in many ways, scenario. Fantastically creative had no memory of ever writing or the 1998 Bulls, with fabulous, chrono- alone at the top. idea burst into your consciousness, sending the article. This all goes to logical storytelling of Jordan’s career, Jordan seems at peace with this. In lots of ideas spark off that, then the my theory, and to a psychologist’s was a welcomed nostalgia trip and a his words, “winning has a price…and excitement follows, and then the theory I was taken to as a teen, that perfect respite from the COVID-in- leadership has a price.” True. Howev- slide begins into what do I create, I might be on the lowest edge of duced sports desert. er, that prompts the second “but” from which project do I work on, then the the bi-polar spectrum. That is not My personal ties to Jordan are deep. “Last Dance”: why was Jordan only excitement and the day are gone necessarily a bad thing, except for My first vivid NCAA Championship willing to pay that price as a basketball No, it’s not always like that, thank the frozen low points. game memory is North Carolina’s de- player? With the exception of perhaps goodness, because the creative Okay, now it’s 9:30 a.m., finally feat of Georgetown in 1982. Jordan, a Tiger Woods, no athlete has held more burst days are mentally exhausting. back at the computer after helping freshman, hit the winning shot. I re- global significance than Michael Jor- There are days when I just start my husband get started on his busy member his games against Len Bias’s dan. He sold a lot of shoes, Gatorade painting or writing or creating and day of pool openings, starting some Terrapins, the first generation of Air and Happy Meals with that influence. everything flows and completes laundry, getting side-tracked in the Jordan shoes, his 1988 NBA Slam Where was the great courage, deter- itself like it should. This feels like workshop for a bit, pricing new Dunk Contest victory over Dominique mination and competitiveness to adopt it is going to be a good day. I am frame samples, finding the next Wilkins, his brutal playoff battles with an off-the-court cause and advance putting painting ideas to paper in canvas to begin painting on, adding the Bad Boy Detroit Pistons and all… the world, kicking and screaming, my Imagine journal while writing a couple paragraphs to the on the those…championships. into some better version of itself? As this column. So, we will see where other column...wait a minute, it The NBA has changed consider- did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. And Jim all this leads. feels like it is nearly time for a mid- ably since 1998. The competition is Brown. And Muhammad Ali. And, In the hour since I have started morning tea break. I think I need gentler, effort is inconsistent, offen- even, LeBron James. this column, I am also writing a caffeine re-charge before the next sive approaches are increasingly about As Spider-Man knew, with great a separate column for Country creative burst…or a nap. isolation and either a three-point shot power comes great responsibility. It is Woman Magazine where I am one To each new day’s bursting or a dunk, trophy-hunting stars form fair to have expected more from Jor- of the Field Editors tasked with adventure, Shelby superteams and “load management” dan. “Last Dance” confirmed that he’s creating additional content for the Please send your comments or (taking games off) is an accepted the GOAT, but only on the basketball magazine throughout the year. We ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@ practice. court. are supposed to bring our regional yahoo.com or find me on Facebook With that grumpy backdrop, I Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@ wanted two things from “Last Dance”: gmail.com 38 BusinessDIRECTORYBusiness The County Times Thursday, May 28, 2020

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