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Thursday, August 19, 2021 The County Times Local News 7 County Asked to Enact Indoor Masking By Guy Leonard She said that 80 percent of cases Staff Writer in the county now are among unvac- St. Mary’s County is currently in cinated persons and people who are the “red zone” of Delta variant of fully vaccinated against COVID-19 COVID-19, meaning viral transmis- and have still been infected can pass sion rates are high, according to a on Delta to other people. briefing from Dr. Meena Brewster, “It’s more urgent to return to county health officer. masking indoors whether people are She strongly advocated for the vaccinated or not,” Brewster said. roughly 50 percent of county resi- As the federal government is likely dents who have not received a vac- to approve booster shots for virtually cine to do so; she also asked the all citizens across the nation, Brews- Commissioners of St. Mary’s County ter said at the Aug. 17 commissioner to enact policies for the county meeting that a booster shot clinic work force when they are indoors or would operate at Great Mills High among large groups of people. School Aug. 22 and would be avail- She also encouraged businesses to able to specific persons who had consider masking policies for their immunocompromised conditions and employees certain medical conditions that put It was the best strategy for reduc- them at higher risk of infection. ing the spread of the Delta vari- Brewster said the health depart- ant, she said, barring increased ment expected as many as 1,500 vaccinations. people to come and get a booster “It gives us, as a community, a shot. decreased level of protection than we Because of the Delta variant’s would have had with a higher vacci- strength and increased ability to in- nation rate,” Brewster told commis- fect people, there is growing concern sioners. “The vast majority of new as to how it will affect those who are cases are happening in unvaccinated afflicted with the so-called “long people.” COVID” or disease which continues The Delta variant appears to be to have lingering affects long after stronger and carries more “viral the infection has ceased, Brewster load” than previous strains, Brewster said. said, which lends to its ability to in- These people, who comprise be- fect people who have even been fully tween 10 to 30 percent of COVID-19 vaccinated. cases, often exhibit reduced ability However, vaccines are still work- to concentrate and overall hampered ing against the virus and the Delta mental acuity as well as shortness variant and others, Brewster said, of breath, lack of exercise resiliency especially in staving off serious ill- and even muscle and joint pain. ness and hospitalizations. [email protected] Man Found Guilty of Vehicular Manslaughter By Guy Leonard “I was a Staff Writer victim & A St. Mary’s County Circuit hospitalized Court jury found Avery Stokes, because of 21, of Indian Head, guilty of ve- this acci- hicular manslaughter in an Octo- dent,” Howard ber 2019 incident in which he had stated to The intentionally run off the road into County Times a tree in Mechanicsville and hit a in an e-mail. tree, killing a hitchhiker he had “I played no picked up. part in Avery Departing From Point Lookout Prosecutors had charged Stokes Stokes’ deci- cruise Thursday through Sunday until September 12. with first-degree murder but the sion making.” CALL 410-425-2771 jury did not convict on that count. Both police and prosecutors al- In last week’s The County leged that Stokes held a belief that Times, it was reported that both he could not be killed by such an Stokes and Alexandra Howard, his act as driving into a tree. girlfriend at the time, drove the The crash occurred at the inter- car off the road – this was an er- section of Rustin Family Way and ror. The County Times regrets it. New Market Turner Road; it killed The only driver of the vehicle in 63-year-old Thomas Douglass and the incident was Stokes; Howard severely injured Howard. was never charged regarding the [email protected] incident. PUCHASE YOUR TICKETS ON OUR WEBSITE smithislandcruises.com 8 Cops & Courts The County Times Thursday, August 19, 2021 ST. MARY'S COUNTY SHERIFF'S Planning Commission CRIME REPORT Nixes Mechanicsville Dollar Burglary/Disorderly Conduct for the report of an attempted On August 2, 2021, Dep. Bowl- burglary in progress. Investiga- ing responded to the 45600 block tion determined Daniel Allen General Concept Plan of Longfield's Boulevard in Spooner Jr., California, for the reported dis- age 31 of no By Guy Leonard summer, which necessitated many other Staff Writer turbance. Upon arrival Ja'Sean fixed address, questions. After a nearly three-hour public hear- Ijae Reed, age arrived at the “We’re not showing school buses in the ing Aug. 9 the St. Mary’s County Planning 23 of no fixed residence and morning, we’re not showing school buses Commission voted unanimously to reject address, was began kick- in the afternoon,” said board chair How- the concept site plan for a proposed Dollar located inside ing the garage ard Thompson. “We’re not showing a lot of General store in Mechanicsville to be lo- the building. and exterior things.” cated on North Sandgates Road. Witnesses doors to the Lessner said traffic engineers had been The project was to be placed on a little advise Reed residence in figuring in percentage estimates of school more than two-and-a-half acres of land for arrived at the attempt to gain buses into their studies, even during the Daniel Spooner limited rural development, according to business and entry. Spooner pandemic when school buses were not county planning and zoning staff reports. began kick- then opened the gate to the back- running. The project was proposed to be situated Lessner was representing the developer, ing the door Ja'Sean Reed yard of the residence and began on the northeast corner of the intersection to gain entry, kicking the rear door to the resi- Pentex Ventures. with Three Notch Road and North Sand- after an employee refused to ac- dence. Spooner was able to force Robert Vargo, a resident of Mar A Lee gates Road. cept pamphlets Reed was trying the door open and gain access to Court, just across from the proposed project Tim Lessner, with Lorenzi, Dodd and to provide. Reed also destroyed a the residence where he assaulted site, opposed the project. Gunnill, Inc. the Waldorf-based engineer- plastic holder attached to the door the victim. Spooner was arrested “From my house, I often hear the sounds ing firm working on the project said his of the business. Reed entered the and charged with Burglary 3rd of crashes at that corner,” Vargo testified. company had both a traffic analysis and business and refused to leave, and Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, and “From my house I too often see and hear adequate public facilities report which had continued yelling and causing a Malicious Destruction of Prop- medevac helos come to treat and transport been approve by the State Highway Admin- disturbance. Reed was arrested erty. After the incident, Spooner accident victims.” istration prior to the local hearing. and charged with Burglary 4th was served with a protective or- Vargo said Dollar General appeared to The project was slated for a 9,100 square Degree, Malicious Destruction of der prohibiting him from contact- be “squeezing” their project onto a smaller foot retail store with a little more than 40 Property and Disorderly Conduct. ing the victim. Investigation de- piece of land by using a building design that parking spaces, which Lessner said only Assault/Burglary termined Spooner contacted the was smaller than normal; he called it “solu- about 12 of them were in use at a given time. On August 3, 2021, Sgt. Snyder victim from the detention center. tion” in search of a problem. But it was the issue of traffic, and con- responded to the 46200 block of Spooner was also charged with As the board began to close its delibera- tinued threat of congestion and traffic col- Greens Rest Court in Great Mills, Violate Protective Order. tions Lessner said it appeared that the mem- lisions that were the greatest concern to the bers were going to make a decision based planning commission members and ulti- on “personal feelings” about alleged traffic mately led to their rejecting the plan. problems from public testimony. Planning board member Merl Evans was “We’re not necessarily following the or- concerned that the traffic data the state used dinances,” Lessner said. “That’s what I hear. to give recent approvals was actually six “If [you] deny this, [you] are denying the years old. use of this property which is what it’s zoned “Was this [traffic] turning report from for.” 2015?” Evans asked. Some members of the planning board Lessner said his company did the traffic suggested delaying the vote to allow the study but contracted that work out to an- developer to return with more traffic in- other firm. formation and options to allay it, but others “The traffic consultant we use, we use believed no amount of study could solve the for all of our Southern Maryland projects,” traffic problems there. Lessner said. “They’re very reputable, Traf- In the end, all seven members of the plan- fic Concepts.” ning commission voted to deny the project. The head of the planning commission [email protected] said the data compiled came from late Legal Notice IN THE MATTER OF IAN JAMES THOMPSON FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO IAN JAMES SALYERS

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Case No.: C-18-FM-21-573 Notice (Adult) The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name from IAN JAMES THOMPSON to IAN JAMES SALYERS. The petitioner is seeking a name change because: I am changing my last nameto Salyers because it is my mother’s maiden name. My relationship with my father has been null for many years. This new last name is a present to her family for always taking care of me. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 09/25/2021. The objection must be supported by an affidavit (written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation) and served upon all parties (Md Rule 1-321). If no timely objection is filed, the court may enter a default judgement or grant the name change.

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She never meant to be famous, de- But Jeff is happy to help keep their spite her lifelong love of arts and crafts small family enterprise going. and a talent to match. “My goal is to let Mary Lou paint,” “I was always the kid doing some- Jeff said. “That’s what she does best.” thing with their hands,” Troutman Jeff said he and his wife plan on stay- told The County Times from her stu- ing with the art business “until they dio in Dameron. “I did a little bit of kick dirt over us, I guess.” everything.” She still doesn’t consider herself Working with arts and crafts were her widely known. favorite things to do in school growing “I’m not famous,” she said. “I’m kind up, being in other classes was not. of a recluse. “I wasn’t the most studious,” Trout- “My husband, he’s never met a man said. “But I loved to get paint on stranger.” me.” Where many people have become Living When she met her husband, Jeff, he acquainted with Mary Lou’s work has was the one who convinced her to start been at the store at Cecil’s Old Mill on putting her art up for show and for sale; Flat Iron Road. For years her artwork that was 1977. has been on sale there and has contrib- “I sold my first pen and ink for $5 uted to her growing fame. under the Drum Point Lighthouse,” “We always want to be there,” Jeff Troutman, 64, said. “He [Jeff] does all said of the relationship they’ve had with Many of the pieces of artwork found the water.” the shows; it’s a team. the store and its various owners over the throughout the region that bear her But if you ask her, it’s a life she sees “Jeff Troutman is as much Mary Lou decades. signature are either limited editions or less and less every year. Troutman as Mary Lou Troutman is; he Of all the mediums in which she’s what she calls gift ware; anything from “People love nostalgia,” Mary Lou had faith in me.” worked, Mary Lou loves to paint, work- coasters to garden flags. said. “Most of the things I’ve painted Were it not for him, she said, she ing in acrylics. One of her best known and best loved are gone. never would have taken her painting or She’s found regular work with a flag- pictures- featured on coffee mugs and “I’m not fond of some of the things any other artwork beyond her lifelong making company, putting here artwork in paintings is of a golden retriever [that have happened] in the county.” Dameron home. to fabric; that means using modern puppy on a dock at odds with a crab. She remembers a St. Mary’s less “I was the first to think she should means to make her artwork adaptable. It is precisely the sort of image she densely populated, more rural and with show her work,” Jeff Troutman said. “It From originals she creates she uses treasures to enshrine, one which epito- life at a much slower pace. mushroomed from there.” Photoshop with a stylus to put it on the mizes the good life of St. Mary’s and She remembers when people living When they first met he was going to computer and make copies that can be Southern Maryland as she knew it in on modest means could still afford to Virginia Tech to study engineering but adjusted to other mediums. her younger days. make their homes on or very near the when they fell in love and got married “Now, with Photoshop, you can do “The things on the water are my fa- water; now that is almost entirely the he settled here with Mary Lou. anything,” Mary Lou said. vorite,” Mary Lou said. “My heart’s on province of the wealthy, she said. “As soon as someone dies [and leaves a rural or waterfront property] someone buys it and builds a mansion,” Mary Lou said. “It’s sad; I don’t want to leave what I have.” She’s happy living a modest life in the county she loves; she is in her studio eight hours a day working on projects. “You don’t need a lot,” Mary Lou said. Mary Lou said she will continue to do what she loves doing and will ex- plore different mediums and modes of expression; right now she’s working on taking print copies of old Southern Maryland and St. Mary’s County maps and cutting them into shapes of crabs. As always, she said her home will be her inspiration and she has no inten- tions of slowing down. “I never had enough hours in the day to do what I wanted to do,” Mary Lou said. “I’m reliving my childhood when I paint.” [email protected] Thursday, August 19, 2021 The County Times In Our CommunityA 11 Special Pull Out Section Living50 PLUS

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S.W.A.T Team: “Seniors With Zumba homebound seniors. Drivers use Senior Vibes Available Time” for Special Yoga their own vehicle. Mileage reim- If you like to sing or play an Events & Projects Strength Training (co-ed and bursement available if needed. instrument, join this group that Help with one-day special men's only) Delivery drivers needed through- performs for seniors in the com- events and projects, such as the Low Impact Aerobics out St. Mary’s County. Volunteers munity. One practice & three annual Health Fair sponsored by Line Dance provides mid-day meal deliv- performances per month. Very the Department of Aging and Walking Clubs ery from about 11:30 a.m.—1:30 friendly group. Human Services. Softball p.m. Variety of shifts available Adult Literacy Tutor For information on these & oth- Pickleball to suit most schedules. Training Tutor persons age 18+ in read- er volunteer opportunities with Basketball provided. ing and/or math skills. Requires The Retired & Senior Volunteer Ping Pong patience and sensitivity. Espe- Program (RSVP) of St. Mary’s Health Fair Senior Rides Volunteer Driver cially suited to volunteers with County , contact Norine Rowe, This year's Community Health Drive homebound seniors to teaching or counseling experi- RSVP Project Manager, at 301- & Wellness Fair: The Way to doctor’s appointments, shop- ence. Training provided. 475-4200, ext. 71653, or e-mail Wellness is back! Join us on Fri- ping, and other important er- [email protected] day, Oct. 15 at the Garvey Senior rands using your own car Tax Aide Social Programs: Activity Center & Leonardtown throughout St. Mary’s County Help seniors prepare basic tax Card Games Library (23630 Hayden Farm Ln, and Southern Maryland. Mile- returns. Requires good math and Theme and Holiday Parties Leonardtown, MD) starting at 9 age reimbursement available if computer skills for e-filing. Sub- Entertainment a.m. The Health Fair is free and needed. Volunteers able to drive stantial training in January; must Trips and Tours open to the community. Keep to DC, Baltimore, Annapolis, & pass test; volunteer throughout Performing Arts and Theater an eye on this page for updates Prince Frederick are especially tax season. Red Hats/Clubs as they become available. For needed. Education Programs: more information, please contact Museum Guides Nutrition Education Community Programs & Out- Hospice of St. Mary’s Help lead tours, assist with mu- Health Education reach Division Manager Sarah Patient care volunteers need- seum events, monitor gift shop, Computer Tutoring Miller at 301-475-4200, ext. 1073, ed, especially in Northern part of plus administrative and grounds- Book Clubs or [email protected]. county. Also need volunteers to keeping assistance. Volunteers Support Groups We look forward to seeing you read to hospice patients in local also needed to assist with ed- Craft Activities there! nursing homes or help in office ucational programming and Fitness Programs: preparing admission packets, activities. Enhance Fitness Home-Delivered Meals Volun- Training provided. Next training Arthritis Foundation Exercise teer Drivers date is in January; advance reg- Program Deliver nutritious meals to istration required.

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Schedule of Events Restrooms 8:30 a.m. Parade of Teams followed by Shuttle Stop Opening Ceremonies Respite 9 a.m. Races begin Noon Break for lunch & entertainment 3 p.m. Races end 3:30 p.m. Awards presentation RACES RUN Timing is approximate. Races and lunch timing 9AM-3PM are dependent on conditions. Tiki Bar Stop

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LOCAL TEAMS 1. Vendor Village Sponsored by Truist Cedar Point Federal Credit Union 2. Team Muster area Patuxent Presbyterian Sponsored by Spalding Consulting 3. Dragon’s Nest Children’s Area in honor of Bonnie Elward AMEWAS Sponsored by Potomac Community Resources ENTERTAINMENT FOOD VENDORS FAMILY ACTIVITIES Kingfishers 4. Food Truck Area Olde Town Pub Wing Wagon, Grod Jerk Ribs & BBQ, 88Eatts, Swirleez, Join us for a fun-filled day of friendly competition on the Patuxent River! Come cheer RowHouse SoMD Mrs. Moo’s Corner on our teams and support a fantastic cause. Visit the island’s restaurants and shops Century21 New Millenium 5. Team Village and be sure to tell them you’re here for the Solomons Island Dragon Boat Festival. Sponsored by Thrivent Financial This event is free and open to the public. Matthew Budde Thrivent Financial 6. Announcer and Scoreboard Sponsored by Whiteford Systems High Tide Games Shuttles run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Shuttles are graciously The Landings at Piney Point provided by our partners at The Arc of Southern Maryland and Community Bank of the Chesapeake Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living Personalize Therapy, LLC Our Tails Are Dragon Special Thanks HYPE House Cycle & Fitness Studio Arick L. Lore Board of County Commissioners | Bunky’s Charter Boats Post 274 Solomons Business Association | Port of Call Liquors TRAVELING TEAMS Lusby, MD Wemyss Liquors | Chesapeake Custom Embroidery SUPPORT THE CAUSE Adequate Baltimore Area Dragon Boat ...and to all of our volunteers! SMCR is a non-profit organization creating Paddling Enthusiasts opportunities for those with disabilities within Our Lady Star of the Sea Special thanks go to our GoPink!DC partners who have donated the life of our community. SMCR members Southern Maryland Sailing Association The Glascock Family hours, space, volunteers and get to experience social, educational and River Sirens from Cooper River www.SolomonsDragonBoatFestival.com Board of Calvert County Commissioners countless precious resources to recreational events like dances, activity Dragon Boat Club Kingfishers Seafood Bar & Grill our festival. nights, movie nights, and other opportunities #SolomonsDragonBoat #PaddlesUp in the arts and wellness, among many others. Stop by our local restaurants for Island Hideaway Join us virtually or at a community event near some food and drink throughout Lotus Kitchen & Kim’s Key Lime Pies you! Be sure to thank the sponsors listed here the festival. These restaurants Vera’s White Sands Beach Club www.somdcr.org for their ongoing support of SMCR. have dragon drink deals which sup- The Pier port the festival. www.somdcr.org The Ruddy Duck @smcr.inc Thursday, August 19, 2021 The County Times 17 AUGUST 21, 2021 EVENT MAP

Schedule of Events Restrooms 8:30 a.m. Parade of Teams followed by Shuttle Stop Opening Ceremonies Respite 9 a.m. Races begin Noon Break for lunch & entertainment 3 p.m. Races end 3:30 p.m. Awards presentation RACES RUN Timing is approximate. Races and lunch timing 9AM-3PM are dependent on conditions. Tiki Bar Stop

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LOCAL TEAMS 1. Vendor Village Sponsored by Truist Cedar Point Federal Credit Union 2. Team Muster area Patuxent Presbyterian Sponsored by Spalding Consulting 3. Dragon’s Nest Children’s Area in honor of Bonnie Elward AMEWAS Sponsored by Potomac Community Resources ENTERTAINMENT FOOD VENDORS FAMILY ACTIVITIES Kingfishers 4. Food Truck Area Olde Town Pub Wing Wagon, Grod Jerk Ribs & BBQ, 88Eatts, Swirleez, Join us for a fun-filled day of friendly competition on the Patuxent River! Come cheer RowHouse SoMD Mrs. Moo’s Corner on our teams and support a fantastic cause. Visit the island’s restaurants and shops Century21 New Millenium 5. Team Village and be sure to tell them you’re here for the Solomons Island Dragon Boat Festival. Sponsored by Thrivent Financial This event is free and open to the public. Matthew Budde Thrivent Financial 6. Announcer and Scoreboard Sponsored by Whiteford Systems High Tide Games Shuttles run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Shuttles are graciously The Landings at Piney Point provided by our partners at The Arc of Southern Maryland and Community Bank of the Chesapeake Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living Personalize Therapy, LLC Our Tails Are Dragon Special Thanks HYPE House Cycle & Fitness Studio Arick L. Lore Board of County Commissioners | Bunky’s Charter Boats Post 274 Solomons Business Association | Port of Call Liquors TRAVELING TEAMS Lusby, MD Wemyss Liquors | Chesapeake Custom Embroidery SUPPORT THE CAUSE Adequate Baltimore Area Dragon Boat ...and to all of our volunteers! SMCR is a non-profit organization creating Paddling Enthusiasts opportunities for those with disabilities within Our Lady Star of the Sea Special thanks go to our GoPink!DC partners who have donated the life of our community. SMCR members Southern Maryland Sailing Association The Glascock Family hours, space, volunteers and get to experience social, educational and River Sirens from Cooper River www.SolomonsDragonBoatFestival.com Board of Calvert County Commissioners countless precious resources to recreational events like dances, activity Dragon Boat Club Kingfishers Seafood Bar & Grill our festival. nights, movie nights, and other opportunities #SolomonsDragonBoat #PaddlesUp in the arts and wellness, among many others. Stop by our local restaurants for Island Hideaway Join us virtually or at a community event near some food and drink throughout Lotus Kitchen & Kim’s Key Lime Pies you! Be sure to thank the sponsors listed here the festival. These restaurants Vera’s White Sands Beach Club www.somdcr.org for their ongoing support of SMCR. have dragon drink deals which sup- The Pier port the festival. www.somdcr.org The Ruddy Duck @smcr.inc 18 The County Times Thursday, August 19, 2021 St. Mary ’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

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21585 Peabody Street • Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-8000 • www.smnci.org Thursday,Simple August 19, 2021 WaysThe County to Times Maintain 19 Memory As You Age Adults confront various age- zheimer’s Association® notes that improved mental functioning in senses a person uses to learn related side effects as they tran- dementia is not a normal part old age. The reasons for that are something, the more his or her sition from middle age to their of aging. There are many differ- unknown, but experts theorize brain is involved in retaining a golden years. Skin may begin to ent types of dementia, including that advanced education com- memory. HMS cites one study in wrinkle and hair may turn gray, Alzheimer’s disease, and these pels people to remain mentally which adults were shown a series but those are just the visible side are the result of damage to brain active, which in turn helps them of emotionally neutral images effects of aging. Many additional cells that affect a person’s ability maintain a strong memory. Even that were each presented along effects are unseen, but those to communicate. That damage is aging men and women who are with a smell. Participants were changes can have a profound ef- not inevitable, even if it’s com- still working in challenging fields not asked to recall what they fect on adults’ quality of life. monly associated with aging. can benefit from pursuing a new saw, but were later shown a set hobby or learning a new skill. of images and asked to indicate According to the Mayo Clinic, The Harvard Medical School which they had previously seen. various parts of the body are notes that fleeting memory • Use the tools at your dis- The participants had excellent affected by aging. For exam- problems experienced with ag- posal. recall for the odor-paired im- ple, the cardiovascular system ing often reflect normal changes It may seem counterintuitive ages, and researchers believe changes as people grow older. in the structure and function of to suggest that organizational that’s because additional parts Blood vessels and arteries stiffen the brain. But it’s important that tools like planners, maps and lists of the brain were activated when as adults age, forcing the heart those changes not be mistaken can help people maintain their participants were asked to use to work harder to pump blood for dementia, and it’s equally memories. However, HMS notes more than one sense. through them. important that adults recognize that expending mental energy on there are many ways they can finding car keys or trying to re- Memory loss is not an inevi- Though many changes are protect and sharpen their minds member what to buy at the store table side effect of aging, espe- linked to aging, other changes as they age. makes it harder to learn new and cially for adults who take steps commonly associated with ag- important things. to maintain their memories as ing, such as a decline in memory, • Continue learning. they age. reasoning and other thinking HMS notes that a higher level • Let all your senses play a role. skills, are not natural. The Al- of education is associated with HMS reports that the more

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Learning is ForEver (L.I.F.E) possible. L.I.F.E.-Learning Is ForEver is com- If you are interested in planning mitted to providing stimulating edu- and organizing a local trip or tour for cational and enrichment opportuni- the L.I.F.E. Program, we’d like to hear ties for individuals who share a com- from you. mon dedication to the enjoyment of Volunteers are needed who can continued learning for growth and handle all the logistics of a tour fulfillment. from start to finish. Mentors are also L.I.F.E. committee members de- needed to accompany tours. termine the curriculum and recruit Call Norine Rowe, RSVP Project instructors and facilitators. The pro- Manager, for more information on gram is sponsored by the Board of volunteer opportunities at 301-737- Commissioners for St. Mary’s Coun- 5670, ext. 71653. ty through the Department of Aging & Human Services and the Retired Rock Steady Boxing Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). The Garvey Senior Activity Center • Who can participate? is planning for implementation of The program encourages partici- Rock Steady Boxing this fall. During pation without regard to previous this fun hands-on program, people education levels. Registrations are with Parkinson’s Disease will partici- taken on a first come, first serve ba- pate in a non-contact boxing-based sis when registration opens. fitness curriculum. No boxing experi- • Who are our teachers? ence is required. Actually, most Rock Based on the concept of peer Steady Boxers never boxed prior to teaching, a majority of instructors/ participating in Rock Steady. Rock facilitators come from knowledge- Steady Boxing gives people with able individuals who are willing to Parkinson’s disease hope by working share their expertise and experienc- on agility, speed, muscular endur- es. Guest speakers and community ance, accuracy, balance, hand-eye leaders are periodically invited to coordination, footwork and over-all speak on subjects of interest. strength. A 60-90-minute fitness • When and Where? evaluation and Parkinson’s Disease Classes are held at various loca- diagnosis are required prior to par- tions around the county. Our loca- ticipate. To be added to the email tions and class offerings will expand group and receive announcements as our program grows. L.I.F.E. class- about upcoming offerings, call or es are held in the spring and the97 fall. email Brandy at 301-475-4200, ext. • What does it cost? 1072, or brandy.tulley@stmarysmd. Class32 fees are kept as minimal as com.

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Schedule your appointment online at: smchd.org/immunizations or call (301) 475-4330 Thursday, August 19, 2021 The County Times Contributing Writers 23 BENEFICIARIES AND INSURANCE COMPANIES OB Contributing Writer: Lynda J. Striegel Many people purchase life in- pany does not respond promptly surance to provide cash to their to the beneficiary’s written Zone loved ones when they die. They request for death benefits, seek pay premiums for years on these the advice of an attorney. In the PATUXENT RIVER JOB FAIR policies and fully expect that vast majority of cases, there is their beneficiaries will receive no excuse for unreasonable de- AUGUST 24 the payouts on these policies lays in paying death benefits. promptly. Major insurance com- It gets worse. In a whole life 3 PM – 7 PM ET, IN-PERSON panies (all the names we know) insurance policy, the customer BAY DISTRICT VFD SOCIAL HALL are delaying or not paying death builds up a cash value to the benefits to beneficiaries. After policy. 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The Way We Were. . . History and Stories of St Mary’s County from long-ago to just yesterday The House of Three Bears Magic Of Childhood Part Two I was thinking about what two While neither the original owner of memory of kerosene lanterns.” of my grandsons, Liam, and Car- the land nor the builder of the “Three Lloyd Cusic raised tobacco on the son, said when they stayed with Bears House” out on Bull Road, just off land – which years later he discovered to us the weekend before last, “Dad- Newtown Neck Road, can be traced with be eight acres, not ten as he had thought dy (referring to my son Ryan) said finality, we do know that in 1946, the when purchasing it. he’ll take us to Disneyworld some land and the building were purchased by The Cusic’s moved from but retained time!” We had the TV on and Lloyd Cusic and his new bride, Mary. ownership of the Three Bears House there was a segment on one of the around 1952-1954 according to Don. morning shows about Walt Disney Lloyd became a sharecropper on land World’s 50th anniversary which is owned by Buck Briscoe with Briscoe what sparked these words. At the receiving one-third of the income and the time we were playing my original Cusic’s keeping two-thirds. “The move is Candy Land game from well over a vivid memory from the house down to 50 years ago. I felt like I was right Briscoe's farm--there was a truck packed back in the time of my own child- with our belongings and we drove away.” hood for a bit: especially remem- Lloyd Cusic continued to grow tobacco bering my trip to Disney World in on the land later renting the house to a its first year with my Great Aunt Don Cusic and his grandparents in front of Mrs. Russell, her two sons, Diddley and Margaret in 1971. a corner of the living room just as the Three Bears House. Leonard and daughter Mary. Oh, that magic of childhood. the Jeopardy theme music started. Mary Russell Dryden lives in Compton There were long lines, even back I told them that she does the same and while she did not live in the Three then, but seeing the Country Bear thing every night. She has her af- Bears House, she has many memories of Jamboree, the Hall of Presidents, ter dinner power nap at that time. her visits to it. The Haunted Mansion, and It's When it got dark outside, the According to Mary Dryden, “my mom a Small World are some of my boys found the binoculars they rented it for $20 a-month from the Cusics most vivid memories. I was 10, use when they are over, to watch and lived there with my two brothers and pretty sure I went on a few the bats that come out from be- from early 1963 until 1999.” The house of the rides like the Jungle water hind the shutters each night to eat was already beginning to fall into disre- ride and the magic teacups, but up lots of mosquitos. It is so fun- pair but was still habitable. my great aunt wasn’t able to do a ny seeing Liam, the older grand- One of the few photos taken inside the Three son using the 130 year old opera Bears House. Don Cusic is in the center. By this time, the Lloyd and Mary Cu- whole lot each day due to lame- sic had built a new home adjoining the ness in one leg from Polio. But, glasses. I’m so glad they are Three Bears House – the home in which Aunt Margaret was a doer, in being used – almost sold them a According to their son Don Cusic, “my Mrs. Cusic still resides. spite of her leg, and was deter- couple times years ago, but now I father was looking for a place to rent so “Mr Cusic piped water from his house mined that I was going to have a am glad I didn’t. I even had them they could get married. They found that to a faucet outside which was very con- good time. We stayed in the Con- listen at the wall behind one of small farm and my mother suggested venient. They heated the water on a gas temporary Hotel, with the Mono- the shutters here in the office so they buy instead of rent. She had worked cook stove and they all took a bath in a rail that ran through the center, they could hear the bats thumping in Washington during World War II--for big wash tub, said Mrs. Dryden. which I thought was the coolest around, jockeying for position. National Geographic magazine in the At this time, the house was heated by thing ever – felt like I was one of I love that they are not old mail room--and had save up enough for a two oil heaters one in the living room & the Jetsons. enough for cell phones, and don’t down payment. That's how they came to one in a large bedroom. “It was toasty I really hope that Liam and bring gadgets for gaming over. I buy it and they were married on January warm,” she reported. “The electric bill Carson are able to go to Disney am pretty sure their dad knows 12, 1946, and moved into the house.” was less than $2.00 a month I remember World while they still have their that Grand Pop and I like them Life in the Three Bears House was one was $1.98.” childhood innocence and awe. electronics free, so they can use not without challenges. The toilet was There was a urinal-pot a (a “slop jar”) I would love to go to Disney their imaginations in the house an outhouse – which still stands behind that was taken out every morning to the World with them. I would just and out in the yard – which they the building. “The house had no electric- outhouse, washed out, and bleached. The rent a zippy little Zinger Chair do – and I have never heard them ity or running water,” said Don Cusic. house “wasn't cold at all,” according to to keep up if need be. They are say, “I’m bored”. I found about “They got water from the well in front Mrs. Dryden. “They had heavy plastic such sweet, good boys, and I want 50 dinosaurs at a yard sale, gave of the house--but my father managed to over the windows and a carpet on the them to experience all those pre- them a large piece of Fome Cor, get electricity installed--it would prob- floor. Those were the best days!” cious joys of childhood. I watch and each time they come over ably have been within a relatively short Next Time: The Three Bears House them play with Mindy; they lay they add more mountains, grass, amount of time for me but I do have a Today all over her, scratch her head, rub volcanos, and lakes with a big bag her tummy, and she loves it. They of magic markers to create a small do so gently, because we have told world for all the dinosaurs. Maybe them that Mindy has arthritis just that’s how “magic” markers got like Grandma, so you have to be their name. Here’s to imagination gentle with her joints. Mindy will and the magic of childhood. even share her special blanket To each new day’s magical ad- with them. The boys laughed on venture, Shelby Saturday night as Mindy went to Please send your ideas or com- go pull out her blue blanket from ments to shelbys.wanderings@ya- hoo.com or find me on Facebook The outside water faucet - still in place today. The Three Bears House. Thursday, August 19, 2021 The County Times Calendar 25 St. Mary's Community

To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email [email protected] withCalendar the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication. St. Clement's Island Museum, Colton’s Back-to-School Blessing and Blinds will start at 25-50 and progress Aug. 19 to Aug. 22 Point Celebration every 20 minutes Hollywood VFD Annual Carnival Start Time: 11:00 AM Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, this For any question or additional details 24801 Three Notch Road Hollywood End Time: 3:00 PM (04:00 Duration) Sunday, Aug 22 @ 9am. contact Start Time: 7:00 PM Join us for a FREE day of kid-friendly 20850 Langley Rd. James Dean End Time: 11:00 PM (04:00 Duration) fun on the beautiful waterside lawn of Lexington Park, 240-577-0828 Annual Fundraiser with rides, food, St. Clement's Island Museum. Families Students, parents, siblings, and grand- [email protected] games, and prizes. Great for kids of all can enjoy lots of kids activities including parents. Support-staff, caregivers, teach- ages. games, crafts, outdoor fun and lots more ers, and administrators. There are so many Tuesday Aug. 25 throughout the day on the waterside lawn people whose lives are about to undergo a Kevin's Corner Kafe Lunch & Din- of the museum. big change. Such a time as this calls for Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” ner Fundraiser us to bring it all to God in prayer. So if St. Mary's College of Maryland, State 24509 Point Lookout Road Leonardtown you’re feeling it, get to church this Sun- House Lawn, St. Mary's City Sunday Aug. 22 Start Time: 11:00 AM day and receive a back-to-school blessing. Start Time: 7:30 PM Leonardtown Summer Music Festival End Time: 8:00 PM (09:00 Duration) Make sure to bring your school stuff too. End Time: 10:00 PM (02:30 Duration) Leonardtown Square, 22670 Washing- The Seventh District VFD Auxiliary Backpacks, computers, pencils, lunch- The annual collaboration between The ton Street will be having a Lunch and Dinner Dine boxes, sneakers, whatever... If you want it Newtowne Players and Historic St. Mary's Start Time: 9:00 AM in or Carry out Fundraiser Wednesday blessed, bring it. It is going to be another City is back and this year will be bringing End Time: 12 Noon (03:00 Duration) August 25th from 11:00 AM until 9:00 great year so let’s get it started the right "Hamlet" to the State House Lawn in His- Sam Grow (Acoustic Performance) PM at Kevin's Corner Kafe. The Auxilia- way. All are welcome! See you soon! toric St. Mary's City. Bring your blankets, Born in Southern Maryland, and now ry will receive a percentage from from the lawn chairs and picnic basket and enjoy based in Tennessee, Country singer/song- following meals—4 piece Chicken dinner one of The Bard's most performed works writer/musician, Sam Grow, grew up on $9.99 and all Basket Meals at $15.99. Stop under the stars (no outside alcohol and no "old school" music and lists Sam Cooke, Monday Aug. 23 by and have a delicious meal or pick up pets please). For tickets, visit www.new- Otis Redding, Eric Clapton, and Gavin ELKs Texas Holdem Tournament and take home and relax before the sum- towneplayers.org. DeGraw as some of his influences. Sam St Mary's County Elks Lodge mer is over and the kids are back at school. performs in Leonardtown Square for the 45779 Fire Department Lane Fire Prevention material will be available Saturday Aug. 21 first time. California for children and adults. Children's Day at St. Clement's Is- For more information please visit www. Start time 7p.m. land Museum leonardtownmusicfest.com Buy-in: $35.00

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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to [email protected] after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition. In Remembrance Louise Catherine "Chickie" August 8, 2021 Leonardtown, MD, Susan McGregor away on Au- in Leonard- of Hollywood, MD, Rose Raiser of gust 7, 2021 in Goddard town, MD. He Waldorf, MD, Mary Mattingly of Callaway, MD. was born on Nemacolin, PA, Cindy Mattingly of He was born Louise Cath- September 19, Charlotte Hall, MD, Alice Mattingly on November 7, erine "Chickie" 1956 in Ran- of Mechanicsville, MD, Judy Whorl of 1953 in Leonar- Goddard, 56, of toul, IL to the Charlotte Hall, MD, Carla Mattingly dtown, MD, and Callaway, MD late Hannelore of Lexington Park, MD, Michelle Mes- was the son of passed away Anna Frie- senio of Hughesville, MD, and Linda Mary Alice An- on Wednesday, da Howe and Miller of Olean, NY. He was preceded derson of Me- August 11, 2021 George Henry Howe. Michael is sur- in death by his siblings Barbara Mat- chanicsville, MD and the late Thomas at Chesapeake vived by his children David Howe of tingly, James L. Mattingly, Brenda Lewis Anderson. Mike is survived by Shore Nursing Lexington Park, MD, Stephen Howe Mattingly, and John Mattingly. his wife Robin Priscilla Anderson, Home. Born of Hollywood, MD, and Stacey Howe Georgie was employed for many whom he married on July 26, 1980 April 26, 1965 in Leonardtown, MD. of Bushwood, MD, his siblings Patri- years on different jobs-PEPCO, La- in Mechanicsville, MD. Mike is sur- She was the daughter of BettyCarol cia Tippett of Lexington Park, MD borer part time at the farmers market vived by his children Justin Anderson Goddard and the late Leslie Wayne and Jeffrey Howe of Sandgates, MD, in Charlotte Hall, MD, and Village (Denise) of Mechanicsville, MD, and Goddard. Chickie graduated from as well as his grandchildren Jennifer Liquor’s known to many as “Teddy C. Travis Anderson of Mechanics- Great Mills High School in 1983. Dur- Thompson, Joshua Thompson, Jason Bears” in Chaptico, MD. ville, MD, three grandchildren Kel- ing high school she was a member of Farrell, and Justin Farrell. In his younger years he enjoyed fish- lan, Harper, and Finely, as well as his the marching, jazz and concert band He was preceded in death brother ing at Chaptico Wharf with his broth- sister Joan Diehl of Mechanicsville, playing her beloved trumpet. Chickie Ronald Howe and Uncle Karlheinz er Jimbo and a good friend Margaret. MD. completed the sheet metal workshop Franz. Condolences to the family can be Mike was a lifelong St. Mary’s at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career Michael graduated from Potomac made at www.mgfh.com. Arrange- County resident and graduated from and Technology Center and loved all High School in 1975, and was em- ments provided by the Mattingley- Chopticon High School in 1971. He things mechanical and became an ployed at Safeway for 37 years, retir- Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. & Cre- was a farmer and TV repairman for ASE certified brake technician and ing in 2020. matory Leonardtown, MD Woods TV in Mechanicsville, MD. worked for Midas Muffler and Brakes The family will receive friends on All funeral services will be private. Mike was an avid Redskins fan and for many years at various locations. Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 9:00 sports enthusiast. He loved coach- Chickie was a life-long resident of AM to 10:00 AM in the Mattingley- Thomas Michael “Mike” ing and watching softball games. His St. Mary's County and was a member Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonard- true passion was farming--- raising of St. George's Epicopal Church in town, MD, where a funeral service Anderson tobacco and his yearly garden. There Valley Lee, MD. She enjoyed fishing, will be held in the funeral home cha- Thomas Michael “Mike” Anderson, was never a stranger in Mike’s pres- crabbing, especially trot-lining and pel at 10:00 AM with Bishop William 67, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed ence; anyone who met him was an im- was an avid oyster shucker. She en- McClean officiating. Interment will joyed playing pitch, pool and shuffle follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, bowl and loved watching Maryland Leonardtown, MD. Serving as pall- Terps basketball, football and NAS- bearers will be Stephen Howe, David CAR. She never saw an animal she Howe, Gary Steventon, Greg Ste- didn't love or always wanted to help venton, Jeremy Tippett, and Jeffrey the ones in need and loved her turtles, Howe. Honorary pallbearers will be Pebbles and Bam-Bam. She had a big Carrol Farrell, Ron Motley, Jayden heart and was always willing to help Steventon, Brian Howe, Patricia Tip- anyone in need. pett, and Jessie Tippett. In addition to her mother, BettyCarol Condolences to the family can be Goddard (Ernie) of Rising Sun, MD made at www.mgfh.com. Arrange- she is survived by her sister, Christy ments provided by the Mattingley- Currie (Ray) of Valley Lee, brother Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. & Cre- Paul Goddard (Christie) of McHenry, matory Leonardtown, MD MS, nieces Aimee Raley (JJ) of Piney Point, MD., Brooke Bixby of Valley George “Georgie” C. Lee, MD., Lindsey Hamer (Adam) of Scottsboro, AL and nephews Bran- Mattingly, Sr don Ingersoll of Murfreesboro, TN, Stephen Ingersoll and Nicholas God- G e o r g e dard of McHenry, MS and great-niece, “Georgie” C. Lilah Hamer of Scottsboro, AL and a M a t t i n g l y , host of very special friends. She was Sr,70, of Great preceded in death by her nephew, Jon- Mills, MD for- athan Ingersoll of Panama City. FL. merly of Chap- She will be affectionately missed by tico, MD passed so many. away on August A small graveside service will be 8, 2021 in Leon- held for family only. ardtown, MD. Condolences to the family may be He was born on July 9, 1951 in Wash- made at www.mgfh.com. Arrange- ington, DC and was the loving son of ments by the Mattingly-Gardiner Fu- the late Hazel Toute Mattingly, and neral Home, P.A. James Latham Mattingly, Sr. Georgie is survived by his son George Mat- Michael Anthony Howe, “Big tingly, Jr of Chaptico, MD, along with his siblings Gloria Bolt of Willis, VA, Air” William Mattingly of Hollywood, MD Joseph Mattingly of Independence, Michael Anthony Howe, “Big Air”, VA, Priscilla Mattingly of Indian 64, of Lexington Park, MD, formerly Head, MD, Debbie Kane Hamilton of of Sandgates, MD, passed away on 28 Obituaries The County Times Thursday, August 19, 2021 mediate friend. He loved his wife and in a TV sitcom, but so much better! kindness and humor touched so many Box 279, Leonardtown, MD 20650, to sons more than anything. Mike was an Audrey’s support and guidance of her people and will live forever in our assist the family with services. even prouder grandfather. husband, children and grandsons Alex hearts. Condolences to the family may be Condolences to the family can be and Joe, ensured their success with ut benedicat tibi dominus et custo- made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. made at www.mgfh.com. Arrange- careers and in life. Her Catholic faith diat te Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- ments provided by the Mattingley- and upbringing, guided her and gave Love, Jimmy and Karen neral Home, P.A. Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. & Cre- her strength and inspiration. Mom’s Condolences to the family can be matory Leonardtown, MD faith and guidance helped all of us made at www.mgfh.com. Arrange- Debra Lee Gray Contributions may be made to make it through self-doubt and per- ments provided by the Mattingley- ACTS (A Community That Shares) sonal crisis. Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. & Cre- Debra Lee P.O. Box 54, Bushwood, MD 20618. In 2001, after living in Clinton for matory Leonardtown, MD Gray, 64, of over 34 years, Audrey and Blair sold Charlotte Hall, Audrey Veronica Yates their “First Home” and moved to James Wilson “Bay Boy” MD passed “The Cottage,” in Valley Lee. Mom away unexpect- Audrey Ve- and Dad enjoyed living on the water Bush, Sr. edly on August ronica Yates, 7, 2021 at Med- in her parent’s old home, but most of James Wil- 86, of Valley all, being close to nephew Charles Star Southern Lee, MD passed son “Bay Boy” Maryland Hos- and Virginia Foster of River House Bush, Sr. 63, away peacefully Farm and great nieces Amber Wood pital, Clinton, with her chil- passed away on MD. She was born on September 10, and Jamie Foster, who treated Mom August 10, 2021 dren at her side and Dad with so much love and kind- 1956, to the late Joseph Harold Hyde, on August 4th, at MedStar St. Sr and Mary Pauline (Wilkerson) ness. Audrey and Blair’s retirement Mary’s Hospi- 2021 in Leon- years at The Cottage were comfort- Hyde. ardtown, MD. tal surrounded She was a dedicated mother and able and fun, due to Charles and Vir- by his loving On November 28th, 1934, Audrey was ginia’s support and generosity. There grandmother, who enjoyed life. She born upstairs in the family home at family. was enjoying her retirement after was always something going on at He was born on November 1, 1957 3005 7th Street SE, Washington, DC. The Cottage, or River House. Audrey working as a tag and title clerk for She was the youngest child of the late in Leonardtown, MD to Mary “E” several car dealerships. She loved the and Blair were very active with pic- Bush of Lexington Park, MD and the Joseph E. Richards, Sr. and Dorothy nics and other social events held at the excitement of the customers as they L. (Hall) Richards. Audrey had three late William “Benny” Bush. walked out with their new car. She Oxon Hill American Legion – Post Bay Boy was employed for many older siblings, Helen, Earl Jr. (Booba) 248, St. Clements Hundred, or Rus- made many friends throughout her and Melba. Audrey grew up in Con- years as an asphalt laborer. He was years at the dealerships. sell’s Bar in Valley Lee. Mom was a always helping someone with a side gress Heights, attended parochial proud member of the Daughters of the Debbie had an infectious smile and school in DC and was a graduate of job. He was extremely personable and kind soul. She could be the life of the American Revolution – Gen. William never met a stranger. He particularly St. Patrick’s Academy - Class of 1953. Smallwood Chapter, the St. Mary’s party or the one you went to with your Audrey worked for the FBI, then the enjoyed family gatherings. He was problems. She had her arms open to County Historical Society and The St. a delicious cook, specializing in soul Naval Research Laboratory, retiring Clements Hundred. all who needed a hug or some advice. with over 30 years of Federal Service. food. Some family favorites were Debbie’s adventurous spirit guided her Since 2017, Audrey resided on Pea- smothered pork chops and cabbage. In 1958, Audrey married Blair Quen- body Street in Leonardtown. Mom re- to many fun and exciting places. An tin Yates of the 1109 Alabama Av- His other hobbies included shooting avid cruise ship patron, Debbie and ceived amazing care from the nurses dice, watching football cheering on enue, SE “Yates Family”. Audrey and and staff at SMNRC and great plea- partner-in-crime, Kim, loved to head Blair raised two children, a son James the Washington Football team, and to the islands and bask in the sun and sure from the many letters and photos watching wrestling and old cowboy Quentin (Jimmy) and a daughter, Kar- sent by her nephew Jody Richards and live the cruise life. You’d never talk to en Veronica. In 1967, Audrey, Blair, movies. His family was his greatest Debbie without hearing about her next “Care Packages” from Charles and love, and he enjoyed spending his time Jimmy and baby Karen moved from Virginia. The prayers and spiritual trip. She found peace with the ocean an apartment in “Southeast” DC, to with them. breezes blowing her hair back, sun on support provided by Father Paul from In addition to his mother, Bay Boy their first home on Dee Lane, in Clin- St. George RC Church and great niece her skin and islands on the horizon. ton, Maryland. is also survived by his long-time A dedicated mother and grandmoth- Jamie Foster gave mom great com- special companion of over 30 years, Audrey became a “housewife,” as fort. Audrey was predeceased by her er, Debbie loved her family. Through she didn’t drive, yet. In 1968, Au- Sara Adams of Lexington Park; his miles and misunderstandings, Deb- husband, Blair Q. Yates, her sisters children: Katrina Bush of Califor- drey took it upon herself to learn how Helen Foster, Melba Richards, brother bie loved every member of her family to drive a car, via the “Easy Method nia, MD, Latisha Bush of Forestville, deeply and she prayed for happiness Joseph E. Richards, Jr. and lifelong MD, Elisha Bush of Great Mills, Driving School”. Mom got her license friend Juanita F. Gass. Audrey is sur- and peace for all. A gracious lady who and began transporting her kids, rela- MD, James Bush, Jr. of Great Mills, was taken too soon, Debbie has found vived by her son James Q. Yates and MD, and Latoshia Bush of Lexing- tives and the neighbor’s kids in a 1962 fiancé Teresa E. Jones, daughter Karen peace in her new heavenly home. She Rambler station wagon with a “push ton Park, MD; his siblings: William will be deeply missed by her family V. Marquess and husband Timothy D. Benjamin Bush Jr, Helen “Doll Baby” button” transmission, but no reverse Marquess, Sr., grandsons Alexander J. and friends. Her love will be carried gear! Audrey was very active in her Ford, George “Bobby” Bush, Joseph on through the eyes of her children Yates, Joseph T. Yates, great-grandson “Bubba” Bush, Joyce Frederick (El- Walden Woods neighborhood, orga- Leo T. Yates, beloved nephews Joseph and the joy she brought to those who nizing summer block parties, poker vis), Rose Ann Sye, Izella E. Bush knew and loved her. E. (Jody) Richards III and wife Lyn- (Tracey), Mike C. Bush, Johnny Bush games, many Yates & Greenwell Fam- nea, Charles R. Foster and wife Vir- Debbie is survived by her chil- ily picnics at Cosca Park and numer- (Hope), Tina M. Bush, Scott T. Bush dren, Jessica Gray of Waldorf, MD ginia, niece Dorothy Anne Richards, (Helen); his grandchildren: Tasia Mil- ous “hat shows”, performed by her her maid of honor Jane Payne, great and Andrew Gray of Littleton, CO; beloved Sheltie, “Peanut”. Audrey burn, Aisha Milburn, Anaija Bush, grandchildren, Brooke, Joshua, Tay- and great-great nieces and nephews. Jaivon Goldring, Makayla Bush, and loved the Washington Redskins and In addition, Audrey is survived by lor, Keiffer, Kaileigh and Kaleb; sib- serving Blair’s famous chili on game Tomia Whack; God children; Fred lings, Charles R. Hyde (Elizabeth) of her sisters in law, Betty Steinle, Bar- Milburn and Johnita Baker and many day. Mom loved to travel, which took bara Greenwell, Bebe B. Bopp, Col- Mechanicsville, Paul “Tony” Hyde her and Dad to Las Vegas, Atlantic extended family and friends. In addi- (Dorinda) of Charlotte Hall, MD and leen Yates and many more nieces and tion to his father, he is also preceded City, many sunny beaches, and New- nephews. At a later date, a private me- sister-in-law, Kim Hyde of Frederick, port, RI for the Americas’ Cup races in death by his siblings, Phillip Roos- MD; and many extended family and morial service and interment will be evelt Bush and Mary Lavella Bush and and the Jazz Festivals. Sometimes, held at Cheltenham Veterans Ceme- friends. She was preceded in death by no long road trip was needed, Audrey cousin James Curtis. her parents, Joseph and Mary Hyde tery, Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flow- Family will receive friends on and Karen would sunbathe in the back ers and to share Audrey’s love of fam- and brother, Joseph H. Hyde, Jr. yard, relaxing and waving to mom’s Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 11:00 Condolences may be made to the ily history, memorial donations may a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a Funeral Ser- longtime friend, Edwina Kearns and be sent to: St. Clements Hundred, Inc. family at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com her twin girls, who were doing the vice at 1:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- Box 71 – Colton’s Point, MD 20626 Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, same thing in their adjacent back and/or the St. Mary’s County Histori- neral Home & Crematory, P.A., Char- yard. Good times with good friends! Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment lotte Hall. cal Society - P.O. Box 212 – Leonard- will be private. Mom made growing up in Clinton town, MD 20650. fun for everyone. It was like living Memorial contributions may be Mom, your unconditional love, made to Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.O. Thursday, August 19, 2021 The County Times Obituaries 29

Tyler Andrew Rose E-mail Address to: EmmaRoseEdu- Condolences to the family may be sha Protzel, of Southport, Virginia. [email protected] Please DO made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. The family has entrusted Aycock at Tyler Andrew NOT include any payment informa- Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- Tradition in Port Saint Lucie, Flori- Rose, 30, of tion in this e-mail. Within a few days neral Home, P.A. da and Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Mechanicsville, you will receive a GiftED invitation Home in Leonardtown, Maryland to MD, passed from Bloomwell 529 Education Sav- Glenn Ellyson Gardiner coordinate arrangements. A funeral away on Friday, ings, which will allow you to donate service for all family and friends August 6, 2021. securely directly to Emma's Education Glenn Elly- will take place at All Faith Episcopal He was born on account. son Gardiner, Church on Monday, August 23 at 11 September 26, https://bloomwell529.com/ 71, of Port Saint AM, 38885 New Market Turner Rd, 1990 to Ricky Please visit the website, www.brins- Lucie, Florida, Mechanicsville, MD 20659. Interment Raymond Rose fieldfuneral.com, to leave a virtual passed away will follow in the church cemetery. and Linda Marie Rose of Mechanic- condolence for the family. peacefully on A reception also for all family and sville, MD. Arrangements made at Brinsfield July 28, 2021. friends will immediately follow the A 2008 graduate of Chopticon High Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., Born in April funeral at the home of John & Brenda School, Tyler would continue on to Charlotte Hall, MD. 1950 in the Dis- Bowling in Hollywood, Maryland. obtain his Associates Degree from trict of Colum- The Reverend Debbie Kirk, Rector of The College of Southern Maryland. Ida Ann Lacey bia, Glenn was the youngest child of All Faith Episcopal Church, will offi- Tyler met his wife, Kaitlyn Rose in Gwyn Ellyson Gardiner and Margaret ciate the ceremony. 2007 and they were married in 2014. Ida Ann Lac- Redding Gardiner. In lieu of flowers, donations may In 2017, Tyler welcomed his baby girl ey, 86 of Ave- After spending part of his youth in be made to: General Patient Care at that would complete his world, his nue, MD passed Norway, Glenn attended High Point the Treasure Coast Hospice Mayes daughter, Emma. away on August High School in Maryland, and later Center, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stu- Tyler was an adventurous man who 7, 2021 at Hos- graduated with a degree in business art, FL 34997, (772) 403-4500, https:// enjoyed being outdoors and loved rid- pice House of from Bowie State University. www.treasurehealth.org/292/Donate ing his motorcycle. He loved playing St. Mary’s in After graduating, Glenn worked in The family would like to thank The sports, especially lacrosse and run- Callaway, MD. the automobile industry for Chrysler Mayes Center for their incredible care ning track and field. When the sun She was born Corporation and later became a Busi- and support during this difficult time. warmed the air and shone bright, he on October 31, ness Owner in southern Maryland. As National Ataxia Foundation, 7701 could be found enjoying water sports. 1934 in Dameron, MD to the late Jo- an entrepreneur, Glenn owned and op- Golden Valley Rd, PO Box 27986, He enjoyed wakeboarding, water ski- seph Eugene Trossbach and Lillian erated several small businesses. Glenn Golden Valley, MN 55427, www. ing, kite surfing and exploring the Margaret Biscoe Trossbach. believed strongly in contributing to ataxia.org. world below the sea when he would Ida was a lifelong resident of St. one’s community. Aside from being Condolences may be made to the go scuba diving. As the day would Mary’s County. She was a home- involved in local politics, he served as family at www.mgfh.com. Arrange- come to a close, Tyler loved to sit back maker and also cared for a number of President of the Charlotte Hall Rotary ments provided by the Mattingley- around the firepit with his family and children for family and friends who in Charlotte Hall, Maryland, and ad- Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. & Cre- friends and talk into the night. Tyler have always had a special place in her ditionally served on the local airport matory Leonardtown, MD. loved to stargaze with Kaitlyn, they heart. commission. He was also a pilot. would reminisce about days gone by Over the years she enjoyed crochet- In 1998, Glenn suffered a ma- Peggy Jean Sullivan and plans for their future. ing, dancing, canning vegetables, jor stroke while on a family ski trip. If the weather kept him indoors, he stuffing hams for holiday meals and From that time till his recent pass- Peggy Jean enjoyed watching “Bluey” with Emma spending time with her family, es- ing, Glenn was faced with many neu- Sullivan, 79, of and cuddling up with his dog Hamish. pecially her grandchildren, great- rological medical challenges, but he Lexington Park, Tyler was always willing to lend a grandchildren and her great-great- never gave up trying to remain active. MD, formerly helping hand to a friend and was will- grandchild. She was an avid collector Glenn worked doggedly at his recov- of Washington, ing to give the shirt off his back. He of knickknacks and amassed quite a ery and found solace in sharing sto- GA, passed was fiercely loyal and was unapolo- collection over the years. ries, often using technology to assist away on July 2, getically himself, always. He laughed Ida was always one of the first to him with the writing process. Later 2021 in Lexing- from his heart, smiled with his eyes, arrive to help her brothers or other in life, after moving to Florida, Glenn ton Park, MD. and loved with all of his soul. family members in the tobacco fields. co-authored, along with Leona DeRo- Born on June A caring husband, father, son, She was tireless spearing tobacco, and sa Bodie, Glimpse of Sunlight, a work 14, 1942 in Marion, VA, she was the brother, uncle, nephew and friend has passing it up into the barn right there of historical fiction surrounding the daughter of the late Ella Wheeler and left behind many wonderful memo- along-side of the men being one of the life of adventurer Jonathan Dickinson Henry Wise Wheeler. Peggy was the ries. Keep his spirit alive by being last to leave. for which they won an award from the loving wife of the late John Sullivan. kind and rejoicing in the Lord. Ida is survived by her loving and de- Florida Writer’s Association. She is survived by her son Richard Tyler is survived by his beloved voted husband of 67 wonderful years, Glenn possessed a rare ‘joie de vive’ Sullivan of California, MD, her sib- wife, Kaitlyn Rose of Mechanicsville, James Edward Lacey and her children: outlook on life, and he will certainly lings James Wheeler of Millersville, MD and daughter, Emma Rose. He is Lillian “Peggy” M. Alvey (Roger) of be remembered for his larger-than- MD and Patsy King of Washington, also survived by his parents, Ricky Avenue, MD, Mary J. “Jackie” Ellis life spirit. He enjoyed several hobbies GA, grandsons Richard “Scooter” Raymond Rose and Linda Marie Rose (James) of Valley Lee, MD and Den- ranging from reading to building and Sullivan, Jr. (Teresa), Robert “Rob- of Mechanicsville, MD; siblings, Can- nis E. Lacey of Great Mills, MD; her flying airplanes. He was always eager bie” Edward Sullivan, Sr. (Kristin), dice Rose Williams (Gregory) and siblings: Robert Bennett Trossbach to explore the outdoors, whether by and Ryan “Lil Sully” Patrick Sullivan, Tiffany Rose Lima (John); parents-in- of Bushwood, MD, Phillip Ignatius biking, kayaking, fishing, boating or and great-grandchildren Valentina, law, Melissa Havens-Long and Johna- Trossbach (Dorothy) of Avenue, MD, hiking and loved relaxing, listening to Camila, and Robert “SJ” Edward Sul- than Long; brother-in-law, Grego- James Daniel Trossbach of St. Ini- every genre of music. livan, Jr. ry Havens (Shelby); grandparents, goes, MD and Thomas Richard Tross- Glenn met his wife of 49 years, Peggy moved to St. Mary’s County Joanne and James Hildreth and Bon- bach of Dameron, MD; her grandchil- Myra Elaine Gardiner, on Golden in 2018 from Washington, GA, and nie Thompson; cherished dog, Hamish dren: Robert Michael Unkle Jr. (Crys- Beach in southern Maryland in the worked as a Human Resource Man- Duke Rose; and nieces and nephews; tal), James Alvin Unkle (Heather), early 70’s. They were married on June ager for Marriott Credit Union for 25 aunts and uncles and many other ex- Tammy Marie Russell, Jacqueline Mi- 03, 1972, and together they raised years, retiring in 2007. tended family members. He was pre- chelle Mattingly (Matthew) and Lisa three children: Merritt Juliano (42), Services will be held on Sunday, ceded in death by his father-in-law, Ann Ellis (Tyler Baldwin); 12 great- Emily Vanlandingham (39), and Luke August 15, 2021 at 4:00 PM at Brad- Geoffrey Havens and grandparents, grandchildren, one great-great grand- Gardiner who passed away in 2015 dock Hall- BDVFD, Lexington Park, Arthur and Norma Schmidt, Loren child and many extended family and (32). They have three grandsons who MD with Porter Lawson officiating. Rose and Brightmoore Thompson. friends. In addition to her parents, she adored their Pops: Peirce Gardiner Condolences may be made to the Interment will be private. was preceded in death by her sisters, (14) of California, Maryland, Grayson family at www.mgfh.com. Arrange- In lieu of flowers, If you wish to Mary Lucille Sivak and Elizabeth Vanlandingham (9) of Metairie, Loui- ments provided by the Mattingley- contribute to Emma's 529 Education Veronica Lathroum and her brothers, siana, and Jonah Juliano (7) of West- Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. & Cre- Fund, please send an e-mail with your John Gregory Trossbach and Joseph port, Connecticut. matory, Leonardtown, MD. Name, Phone Number, and preferred Eugene Trossbach Jr. Glenn is survived by his sister, Mar- 30 BusinessDIRECTORY The County Times Thursday, August 19, 2021 JustCuttsLawns Free Spring Cleanup Special Estimate Loop-Loc LuxuryLiners &Safety Covers, Filters, REE QUOTE on Liner and Cover Installation! 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