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On Call in the 7th 2 The County Times Thursday, May 9, 2019 ON THE COVER 16 The 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad continues to serve their community, despite their need for CONTENTS more members. LOCAL NEWS 3 COPS & COURTS 12 COMMUNITY 13 LOCAL 4 ON THE COVER 16 A 5-year-old autistic boy was found after running away in Loveville PAX RIVER 20 ENTERTAINMENT 20 SPORTS 21

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Crash Involving Horse and Buggy Under Investigation On May 7, 2019, at approximately 8:08 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 28100 block of Thompson Corner Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a horse-drawn buggy. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Re- construction Unit responded and continued the investigation. Preliminary investigation determined a 2017 Hyundai Elantra, operated by David Harrison Morton, age 18 of Mechanicsville, was traveling south on Thompson Corner Road in the area of Millburn Lane. A horse-drawn Photo credit Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire buggy operated by Fannie Hertzler, age Department 21 of Mechanicsville, entered the roadway from Millburn Lane and collided At this time, neither speed or alco- THE LEONARDTOWN SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL with the Hyundai. The passengers in hol appear to be contributing factors in the buggy were Anna Hertzler age 19, the collision. Anyone who may have Kicks o with the U.S. Navy Band Country Current Allen Hertzler age 13, Rhoda Hertzler witnessed the collision or any events age 10, Lavina Hertzler age 9, and Bena leading up to the collision is asked to in concert In Leonardtown Square on Hertzler age 7, all of Mechanicsville. contact Corporal Brandon Foor at (301) Saturday, May 18th in honor of Armed Forces Day All six occupants of the horse-drawn 475-4200 extension *2265 or by email buggy were flown to area trauma cen- at [email protected]. ters with incapacitating injuries. Mor- For official news and information, For More Info and the Full Music Festival Schedule Visit: ton was evaluated at the scene for non- follow the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s www.LeonardtownMusicFest.com incapacitating injuries. Office on Twitter @firstsheriff. Ridgell Remebered as Entrepreneur, Friend reat Mom th By Guy Leonard T is Staff Writer r’s D Daniel Ridgell, the owner and found- othe a er of Ridgell Oil, is being mourned af- y a ter losing his battle with cancer. M t He was 74. Luvina Lacey, one of Ridgell’s daughters, said he started working for other companies before starting his own burner service business in about 1974. “He was running that business out of his home while he was working on other jobs,” Lacey said of her father. “He started the oil company in 1982.” She said her father’s entrepreneurial spirit was matched only by his work ethic; even in his older years he would still make deliveries of oil to customers via delivery trucks. “He worked up until he got sick,” Daniel Ridgell Lacey told The County Times. “He Enjoy all your favorites worked all the time, it’s what he loved at the Brinsfield Funeral Home for to do. prayers at 7p.m. Friday with visitation “Work wasn’t work for him, it was from 5p.m. to 8p.m. including Southern Maryland pure joy; he enjoyed his customers.” Church services for Ridgell will be As much as he worked and found held Saturday, 10a.m. at St. Joseph’s Stuffed Ham success in St. Mary’s County he also Church in Morganza with a grave side loved to vacation in Maine, said Lac- service following at Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown. ey, so much so that he bought a farm LOCATED IN OLD DOWNTOWN LEXINGTON PARK • OUTSIDE BASE GATE 2 there and built a house. MON. - FRI. 6 A.M. - 8 P.M. • SAT. 7 A.M. - 2 P.M. • SUN. 8 A.M. - 2 P.M. The family will receive friends [email protected] 4 Local News The County Times Thursday, May 9, 2019

Searchers Find 5-Year- Former Teacher Charged in 40-Year-Old Sex Offense Case Old Autistic Boy By Guy Leonard Once alert- Staff Writer ed, Yingling said, the school A Glen Burnie man who taught at system con- White Marsh Elementary School back tacted the in the early 1970’s has been charged with sheriff’s office sexually abusing a young victim during which imme- his time living in St. Mary’s County, diately began though sheriff’s officials say there is no investigating. evidence that any incidents occurred on Bell, who school grounds. taught here for Theodore Bell Cpl. Julie Yingling, sheriff’s office three years and continued as a school spokesperson, told The County Times teacher in Anne Arundel County for an that Theodore Bell, now 73, has already unspecified period, remains free on his Emergency responders found a 5-year-old boy who had run away from Benjamin Banneker been interviewed by sheriff’s office in- own recognizance, according to Circuit Elementary School Tuesday. vestigators and has been charged with Court records. second-degree sex offense, second-de- Yingling said Bell was charged via By Guy Leonard from an employee at the school at about gree assault and perverted practice. a criminal summons and was never Staff Writer 1p.m. The acts are alleged to have taken arrested. The rescue response was heavy with place between September 1and Decem- Police, fire and rescue personnel “We can’t talk about the investiga- tracker dogs on site looking for the miss- ber 31, 1974. found an autistic boy who ran away tion because we believed there could be ing boy and a Maryland State Police he- The indictment, handed down April from Benjamin Banneker Elementary other victims out there,” Yingling said. licopter flying a circuit overhead. 16 in county Circuit Court, names just School Tuesday afternoon. “We’re asking others to come forward.” Police were also setting out remote- one victim. The recovered boy is Liam Harper, 5. Thomas Pavilic, defense attorney for controlled drones to join in the search. This victim came forward in Septem- The police, fire and rescue and other Bell, declined to comment on his client’s Police said the boy was recovered ber of last year to the St. Mary’s County search personnel were able to recover case moving forward. unharmed. Public School System, Yingling said, the boy after about a four hour search. “I haven’t received discovery yet,” Pa- and claimed to have been victimized by According to Mike Wyant, public vilic told The County Times. [email protected] Bell. school security chief, Harper ran away [email protected] THE KING’S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PRE-K - 12th grade Enjoy a private campus tour on May 14  STEM  Safe, Christian Campus OPEN HOUSE EVENT  Robotics  Dual College Enrollment  Fine Arts  Before/After Care May 14, 2019  Athletics  Financial Aid Available 4 - 6 p.m.

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Chamber Honors Four Members By Dick Myers Editor

The St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce honored four members at its annual Business Awards Luncheon May 8 at Southern Maryland Higher Educa- tion Center. The annual luncheon is part of the chamber’s Business Showcase, which this year featured 67 local companies spread out in the education center’s hallways. The annual Beacon Award is for a small business (15 or fewer employees) while the Lighthouse Award is for a larger business. Winner of the Beacon Award is Energy Select, LLC. They have been in business since 2002. In 2016 they shifted their focus to include solar installation under an alternative energy umbrella. They serve all three Posing after the May 8 Chamber awards ceremony with (Left) Chamber President Tracy Harris and (right) Sen. Jack Bailey are Southern Maryland counties. They are a small family (l to r) awardees Barry Friedman of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc; ANEWAS Chief Administrative Officer Jody Pilkerton; business on Leonardtown square and have expand- Energy Select, Inc. President James Horstkamp; and Kathleen McClennan, Alycia Stack and Marsha Williams of Williams. McClernan and Stack, LLC. ed from just their President James Horstkamp to 14 people. Kathleen McClernan and Alycia Stack. According to Mary’s County special and suggested that many in the The Lighthouse Award goes to AMEWAS, Inc. The information about the company in the program, they audience were involved in them. company started small in 1983 and has since expanded believe in “making sure that the business is supporting “Everybody in this community has a story,” Fried- into a mid-sized company supporting DoD customers and giving back to the community.” man said. at NAS Patuxent River as well as U.S. Navy organi- The winner of this year’s Community Service The event Master of Ceremonies was Chamber Pres- zations in Washington, DC, San Diego, Orlando and Award is Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc., founded ident Tracy Harris. Chamber Executive Director Rich- Hawaii. by Barry Friedman in 2012. In accepting the award, ard Fleming assisted in handing out the awards. This year’s winner of the Emerging Business Award Friedman looked out over the packed house and said, is Williams, McClernan and Stack, LLC, a women- “Everybody here should get this award.” He mentioned [email protected] owned legal firm founded in 2018 by Marsha Williams, many of the community service projects that make St.

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Commissioners Eliminate County Selects Animal Shelter Site By Guy Leonard animal shelter; the Tri County Animal Staff Writer shelter has been deemed old and essen- Property Tax Increases tially obsolete due to its lack of space By Guy Leonard Colvin said he worked with Commis- The county has selected a site that and creature comforts for both animals Staff Writer sioner Mike Hewitt to eliminate line item it hopes will be the new location for a and staff. accounts in the budget that showed they stand-alone animal shelter. Walker said the Charles County site During a three-hour budget work ses- were over budgeted for several years Steve Walker, director of the county’s has yet to be identified and he estimated sion Tuesday the Commissioners of St. compared to the amount actually spent. Department of Emergency Services, it would take between two to four years Mary’s County eliminated their planned The commissioners also came to a said last week that the county has se- to construct their animal shelter. property tax increases to raise more reve- consensus to move funding for non-profit lected a piece of property across from “That’s a timeline for us that we need nue and reduced the income tax increase groups from their operating budget and First Colony Estates on FDR Boulevard to be up and running,” Walker said. from a rate of 3.2 percent to 3.1 percent. instead paid for the expense out of fund to place the new animal shelter. “Because if not I’m going to be hiring They also removed from the budget balance. “It’s behind the Lowes [home im- staff to operate the Tri County Animal $4.4 million in extra funding from the Fund balances are normally used to provement store] and the Giant [grocery Shelter independently. budget that would have been used by the pay only for non-recurring costs, but store],” Walker told the members of the “We’d be funding it out of our county.” Board of Education to fund its negotiated Colvin said it was not guaranteed that Animal Control Advisory Board at their Walker intimated the county did not agreement with employees; the com- non-profits would apply for funding year May 1 inaugural meeting. “That looks want to operate an aging shelter outside missioners instead put in $1.8 million to after year. like that’s where it’s going to be.” its limits; he also noted the county was fund maintenance of effort for the school “We were able to save about $1 million The site would be centrally located in not going to be the sole operator of the system. by doing this,” he said. the Lexington Park Development Dis- new facility. Commissioner Eric Colvin said he Schools Superintendent Scott Smith trict and would be close to water and The county has already posted a re- was concerned about the removal of the was dismayed by the removal of the sewer hookups as well as electricity. quest for qualifications, Walker said, school funding but his vote to do so was funding for the negotiated agreement. The county first committed to build- and three companies with experience in in the interest of compromise. “We have been provided no formal ing an independent animal shelter in operating shelters have made offers to “It was to form a budget that meets as guidance other than the discussions at 2017 when Charles County signaled be in the public private partnership. many needs as possible with a minimal the budget work session,” Smith said it would no longer be funding the Tri The facility will be more than a place impact on taxes,” Colvin said. “This is Wednesday. “This means we’ll have to County Animal Shelter in Hughes- to deliver unwanted animals. still a work in progress.” cut $3.3 million or not fund the negoti- ville which had operated between the “It’s not just an animal shelter,” Walk- The commissioners will meet again ated agreement.” three Southern Maryland counties for er said. “It’s going to be an adoption May 14 in a final budget work session. decades. center.” The budget still remains at about $259 [email protected] Since that time Calvert County has al- million for fiscal 2020. ready built and staffed its own modern [email protected]

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Area Nurses Gather for Annual Awards Dinner Assistant Surgeon General is Guest Speaker By Dick Myers Editor

Southern Maryland nurses gathered May 6 during National Nurses Week for their annual dinner and awards ceremony. The nurses, members of District 9 of the Maryland Nurses Association, held the event at Middleton Hall in Waldorf. They are from Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s and southern Prince George’s counties. Guest speaker for the evening was Assistant Surgeon General of the United States Rear Admiral Joan Hunter. Her boss, Surgeon General of the United States Vice Admiral Jerome Adams is a native of St. Mary’s Coun- ty and Chopticon High School graduate who went on to become state health director in Indiana before being picked for the post in the Trump Administration. Hunter said that Adams would have liked to have Nurse of the Year Maurice Graham is flanked by Miss Maryland come to his home turf, but he was scheduled for another Adrianna David and Dr. Melani Bell, District 9 Maryland Nurses Assistant Surgeon General of the United States Rear Admiral event in Annapolis. She herself is a psychiatric nurse by Joan Hunter Association Board of Directors representative. ing out of car windows and red lights. It’s a big com- profession so she was able to give personal anecdotes munity health problem.” for the assembled nurses, particularly about their role Regarding opioid addiction, Hunter said, “The sur- Also, she said, “Another one of the surgeon general’s in her main topic, the opioid crisis. geon general ties that into health and into national secu- priorities is to demonstrate the connection between She said the main message from Adams and the Pub- rity and he ties it into health and the economy.” health and economic prosperity and facilitate private lic Health Service about the opioid crisis is “that ad- Throughout her presentation she cited the positive sector investment in community health. Health and diction is a chronic disease and the treatment requires power of everyone having access to naloxone (NAR- economic prosperity, health and national security, oral skill, compassion and urgency. And most importantly CAN) and Adams’ insistence that everyone should health and emerging public health.” recovery is possible.” have it in their possession to administer to anyone ex- During the awards ceremony, Maurice Graham, who Her advice to the nurses at the end of her half-hour periencing an overdose. It is available to the general lives In Prince George’s and works at Howard Univer- talk: “I know most people don’t have the time that they public without a prescription in Maryland. sity, received the Nurse of the Year Award. would like to have to spend with their patients, but if “No certification is required and as of last March, Also, College of Southern Maryland student Jessica you’re getting a red flag, pay attention to it when writ- there were 124,000 Marylanders that were trained to Fantaccione was presented with the Nursing Student ing prescriptions. For you, nurse practitioners, talk to administer naloxone,” she said. of the Year Award. The Grace Brown Educator Award your patients about safety.” Hunter presented some staggering statistics, includ- went to Charlene Sparkle Lopez and the Joanne Zwick She added: “I ask you on behalf of the Surgeon Gen- ing, “One person dies of an opioid overdose every 11 Caring Award went to Michael Howard. eral of the United States and the Public Health Service minutes in this country.” Adrienne Jones is District 9’s president. Commission Corps to be game changers, to make a dif- She listed Adams’ priorities: “Number one, opioids ference in your communities.” and addiction. Number two is tobacco. So. I’m sure you’ve heard about the vaping business. You see it com- [email protected] Maryland Stresses Practical Striped Bass Conservation Efforts State Leads Effort to Combat Rockfish Mortality Following deliberations by the Atlan- the water and handled is at risk of dying tic States Marine Fisheries Commission when placed back in the water. Follow- (ASMFC) on the status of the striped ing the size change, the number of dead bass population along the Atlantic Coast, discards have actually increased as an- the Maryland Department of Natural Re- glers catch and release fish to find keep- sources continued its ongoing leadership ers, thus increasing the number of fish in striped bass conservation efforts. that were handled. At this week’s ASMFC meeting, In 2018, Governor Hogan and Mary- Maryland again addressed the most land Department of Natural Resources pressing problem facing the Chesa- raised concerns about this problem with peake Bay’s striper population — the ASMFC. This resulted in the adoption of significant volume of “dead discards” a decreased minimum size from 20 to 19 in the recreational fishery, where many inches. In addition, Maryland took uni- striped bass are caught and released, but lateral action to require the use of circle do not survive when they are returned hooks when chumming and live lining Maryland Department of Natural Resources biologists carefully tag adult striped bass during to the water. Maryland emphasized that (the methods by which most recreational the annual spring spawning survey. the most recent science and data shows anglers catch striped bass.) Circle hooks this important conservation issue. In the servation decisions based on the best that any measures that do not address are an effective conservation measure meantime, the department is encourag- available science for the long-term fu- this problem directly will not result in because they significantly reduce “gut ing all anglers to do their part by imple- ture of striped bass in the Chesapeake conservation. hooking” that leads to discard mortal- menting conservation measures, includ- Bay. Staff will continue working with In 2015, ASMFC increased the mini- ity. The department also launched and ing handling fish more carefully and stakeholders on practical solutions to mum size for “keeper” fish, a well- is continuing to expand an educational lessening the number of fish they catch preserve, protect and restore our striped meaning attempt to protect striped bass outreach program to assure compliance and later release. Advice and tips can be bass populations. population that instead was counterpro- with these regulations. found on the department’s website. ductive, leading to increased mortality. Maryland is hopeful that all other East Maryland will continue to make con- Press Release from MD DNR Every fish that is hooked, removed from Coast states will join with us to address Thursday, May 9, 2019 The County Times 9 Mother’s Day Specials!

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Blue Crab Survey Said to Show Strong Growth Governor Announces Increases in Population Governor Larry Hogan, chairman of the Chesa- blue crabs spend the first part of their lives in the At- peake Executive Council, announced that the results lantic Ocean they rely heavily on favorable currents, of the 2019 Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey showed temperatures and winds to bring them into the Chesa- that the Bay-wide blue crab population increased peake Bay where they grow and mature. 60% from last year, to an estimated total population “The female abundance of blue crabs is close to our of 594 million crabs. target and the juvenile population is above average,” “We are proud of our administration’s strong record said Natural Resources Fisheries Monitoring and As- of skilled environmental stewardship, which begins sessment Director Michael Luisi. “We expect a lot of with safeguarding the Chesapeake Bay,” said Gov- variability in the blue crab population, and taking a ernor Hogan. “Today’s results are further proof and conservative approach offers stability for the fisheries a shining example that our efforts to protect Mary- in the face of swings in abundance.” land’s blue crab population, while ensuring the health In 2018, baywide harvest was 55 million pounds, of our state’s most important natural asset, have been which is similar to the 54 million pounds harvested successful.” in 2017. Ahead of today’s announcement, Governor Hogan The Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Commit- went to Mike’s Crab House in Riva, where he and tee will review the results of the survey and plan to First Lady Yumi Hogan enjoyed their first crabs of release a full analysis this summer. the season. The Winter Dredge Survey has been conducted co- The rise in adult abundance of blue crabs was high- Yumi and Larry Hogan dig into some blue crabs. operatively by the Maryland Department of Natural er than anticipated given a poor influx of juveniles in thriving, which is great news for the entire Bay,” said Resources and the Virginia Institute of Marine Sci- 2017 and 2018. This is a sign that blue crab manage- Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secre- ence since 1990 and the results are reviewed annually ment has been successful at allowing more crabs to tary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio. “Under Governor Ho- in an effort to have consistent management efforts reach the spawning stock. gan’s leadership, these results are a clear indication across the jurisdictions. Throughout the survey, biol- The adult female population climbed to 190 mil- of the effectiveness of our management plan for blue ogists use dredge equipment to capture, measure, re- lion, a 29% gain from 2018 and the adult male popu- crabs, an iconic species that is essential to Maryland’s cord, and release blue crabs at 1,500 sites throughout lation increased to 80 million or 38%. Mild winter economy and the Bay’s ecosystem.” the Chesapeake Bay from December through March. temperatures also helped increase both juvenile and The juvenile crab population also increased from adult blue crab overwintering survival rates. 167 million in 2018 to 324 million this year. Since Press Release from the Office of Gov. Larry Hogan “The blue crab population is both healthy and

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State Police Arrest Trio In Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Armed Robbery, Kidnapping Under Investigation In St. Mary’s County Maryland State Police have arrested three people in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping on May 2 in St. Mary’s County. The suspects, George Sewell, 50, of Lexington Park, Maryland, Toinette Lathon, 55, of Waldorf, and Quadre Simmons, 26, of Lexington Park, are charged with first- and second-degree assault, kidnapping, false imprisonment and Lathon armed robbery. Additionally, Sewell had an outstanding arrest warrant through the Division of Parole and Probation. Simmons was also issued a civil citation for possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana. All three were taken to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. On May 7, 2019, at approximately appear to be factors in the collision. The According to a preliminary investigation, troopers from 10:20 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Col- the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack, along County Sheriff’s Office responded to lision Reconstruction Unit is continuing with deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, the reported single motor vehicle colli- the investigation. responded shortly after 10 p.m. to a 911 call from a motel sion with entrapment in the 38600 block Anyone who witnessed the collision is of Mt. Wolf Road in Charlotte Hall. asked to contact Deputy First Class Jason in the 21800 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, Sewell Maryland on a report of an armed robbery in progress. Upon Upon arrival a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder Smith at (301) 475-4200 extension *2328 arrival, the victim was located inside a vehicle parked at the operated by Sergio Manuel Hernandez, or by email at Jason.Smith@stmarysmd. motel. The suspects were at the scene as well. age 37 of Charlotte Hall, was found to com. Citizens may remain anonymous The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects have left the roadway and struck a tree. and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475- went to the victim’s motel room, knocked on the door, en- Hernandez, who was the sole occupant 3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus tered the room and after displaying a baseball bat, demanded of the vehicle, advised deputies on the their message to “CRIMES” (274637). money from the victim. The victim was forced into the sus- scene he swerved to avoid striking deer, Through the Crime Solvers Program pects’ vehicle with plans to rob him of money. Police arrived and his vehicle left the roadway. Her- tipsters are eligible for an award of up to before the suspects could leave. They were arrested at the nandez was flown to an area trauma cen- $1,000 for information about a crime in ter where he succumbed to his injuries. St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest scene. Simmons The case remains under investigation. At this time speed and alcohol do not or indictment. Sell it - Buy it at

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Historic Sotterley’s Farmer’s Market Going on the Road! Once again, our Farmer’s Market is “Going on the Road” on Saturday, May 18th from 9 am-1 pm to the Tobacco Barn Distillery, an 1830’s historic tobacco barn located at 24460 Hollywood Road in Hollywood, MD … less than 4 miles from us and just across the street from Gatton’s Barbershop. With the history, great food from our farmers and watermen, as well as a convenient place to shop, we invite you to come on by! As a special treat for Armed Forces Day, the new Commanding Officer of NAS Patuxent River Maryland, Captain Christopher Cox, will stop by and share comments about the great Navy-Community relationship in Southern Maryland. The Historic Sotterley Farmer’s Market at the To- bacco Barn Distillery will include local farm raised oysters, honey, Shiitake mushrooms, NEW aquaponic grown lettuce, eggs, microgreens, private labelled aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oils, and local bourbon, whiskies and rum. There will also be limited quantities of jumbo lump crab cakes and crab cake dinners from Barn Distillery team. During these visits, we tell the with our logo included. $30 per person. the World Famous Faidley’s Seafood in Baltimore, as story of the site, including a description of the history INTRODUCTORY TASTING & TOUR well as filets, NY strip, and prime rib from Maryland’s of bourbon making in Maryland that is represented in No appointment required. Offered 1-5 PM. The intro- premier dry aged, pasture fed Angus farm. each bottle. ductory tour begins with a description of the property. For those looking to take a “Rickhouse Tour” that af- We offer two levels of tours: You will experience the view of our “Bourbon Farm” ternoon, sign-ups will be available for tours at 1:00, 2:00 RICKHOUSE TASTING & TOUR from our historic 1830’s tobacco barn. We explain the and 3:00 p.m. Tours are limited to eight people and take Offered at 1, 2, & 3PM. Limited to eight people per provenance of the local ingredients in our spirits and about an hour. $30 fee includes a laser etched Glencairn group. This personalized experience begins in our Rick- how we blend classical farming practices with modern tasting glass house with an opportunity to taste “from the barrel” technology to make our spirits. You will taste: Straight America’s Bourbon Trail Starts Here! while we discuss Bourbon history, farming and Tobac- Bourbon, Moll Dyer, USS Constellation Rum & Honey Tours & Tastings available on Saturday, May 18th. Your co Barn Distillery’s sustainable distilling philosophy. Flavored Rum. Logo shot glass included. $15 per person. visit will consist of an intimate, unrushed educational Guests will taste four current releases of Tobacco Barn Please call 240-243-9151 to arrange a tour or email: session led by a knowledgeable member of the Tobacco Distillery spirits. Authentic Glencairn whisky glass [email protected]. Tired of staring at a computer all day?

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U.S. Navy Band Country Current to Play at Leonardtown Summer Music Festival On Saturday, May 18th, the new Leonardtown Sum- mer Music Festival (LSMF) will kick off with a free, family-friendly concert featuring the U.S. Navy Band Country Current Bluegrass Ensemble in Leonardtown Square in honor of Armed Forces Day. The band will perform a blend of modern country music and cutting- edge bluegrass. Country Current provides a fun-filled, family friendly stage show that has been delighting fans for over 40 years. Featuring musicians from diverse backgrounds with extensive recording and touring experience, the seven-member ensemble is comprised of banjo, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, fiddle, electric bass, upright bass, dobro, pedal steel guitar and drum set. The band, formed in 1973, has a rich legacy of nota- ble alumni including Bill Emerson, Wayne Taylor, and Jerry Gilmore. They have performed for country music fans all over the world; as well as for Presidents Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama. The performance will start at 6:00 p.m. and take Country Current place on the Square in historic downtown Leonard- town: 22735 Washington St. Leonardtown, MD 20650 ardtown Winery. Why not order and pick up a picnic The Leonardtown Summer Music Festival is spon- (In the event of inclement weather, the concert will bag, bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy the concert in sored by the Commissioners of Leonardtown and be moved to the St. Mary’s Ryken Auditorium: 22600 the Square. To learn how to order a picnic bag for the the Leonardtown Business Association in partner- Camp Calvert Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650). concert, visit: www.LeonardtownMusicFest.com. ship with the St. Mary’s County Arts Council, James New this year, attendees can pre-order picnic bags Other LSMF Concerts in May include the Leonard- LePore Productions and generous sponsors that in- from participating businesses in Town for select con- town High School Jazz Band at the Wharf on Thurs- clude Marrick Homes, Quality Built Homes, Leonar- certs during the music festival that runs from May 18th day, May 23rd from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (rain date dtown Cheverolet, Buick and GMC. A special thanks – September 7th. Participating local restaurants for the May 30th at the same time) and the Southern Maryland to Big Larry’s Eatery for catering the reception for the Country Current concert include: Social Coffeehouse Youth Orchestra at Leonardtown Wharf on Monday, Navy Band. For more information, visit www.Leonar- & Speakeasy, Jessie’s Kitchen, Smokey Joe’s on the May 27th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (no rain date has dtownMusicFest.com or call 301-475-9791. Town, Shepherds Old Field Market and Port of Leon- been set for this concert).

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Memorial Service for Dfc. Spring Festival Brought Out the Fun Jason Bush to be Held Friday The memorial service for Deputy First Class Jason Bush will be held on May 10, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department located at 46900 S. Shangri La Drive in Lexington Park. The memorial service is open to the public, and there will be a press area outside the fire department. Members of the press will be permitted inside the fire department to pay their respects however no pictures or videos will be allowed inside the memorial. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office PIO’s will provide inside photographs of the memorial to members of the press after the service. Dfc. Jason Bush

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Calling all future historians! Historic St. Mary’s City (HMSC) has opened registration for their summer interpreter apprentice program, allowing students to step away from electronics, get outdoors, meet new people and learn hands-on skills! The program will see students working on one of the three main outdoor living history areas at a National His- toric Landmark and Maryland’s first capital, Historic St. Mary’s City. Each Prompt, Personalized, Professional site would offer opportunities for public speaking and teamwork all while learn- $10 WALK IN NAIL TRIMS ing period appropriate activities. Pos- 2017 Terra Mariae -- Youth spend their summer learning history and gaining new sible skills may include: hide tanning or friends. Photo credit: Historic St. Mary’s City pottery at the Woodland Indian Hamlet; 301-769-2363 knot tying and other waterfront skills application packet on the museum web- at Maryland Dove; working a moveable site, HSMCdigsHistory.org. For ques- 25741 Three Notch Rd. • Hollywood MD type printing press and playing colonial tions or further information, contact games at the Town Center. Aaron Meisinger, Interpretive Programs Students between the ages of 10 and Manager at 240-895-4978 or email Aar- 17 are invited to complete an applica- [email protected] tion packet by Friday, May 24. Included Historic St. Mary’s City is a museum with the application should be a one- of living history and archaeology on the page essay and a letter of recommenda- site of Maryland’s first capital in beauti- tion. Those accepted will be expected to ful, tidewater Southern Maryland. For Pet work a minimum of two days a week, more information about this program or OF THE WEEK three to four hours per day, through the the museum, contact the Visitor Center summer season of June to August. at 240-895-4990, 800-SMC-1634, or Those wishing to apply may find an [email protected]. MEET GOLDIE Morris, Garfield, Tigger and Hobbes are iconic orange tabby cats. Why? Partly First Friday Happenings in Leonardtown because of their big, bold, brightly colored It was a wonderfully warm and rain- Leonardtown Summer Music Festival as coats! Hi there, my name is Goldie and like free First Friday last May 7th! The well as other special events planned for other orange tabbies my PERSONALITY makes me many shops, restaurants, and art galler- the evening from 5-8 PM. See the Leon- a STAR. I'm a one year old male who is SUPER PLAYFUL, SUPER FLUFFY, ies throughout town welcomed a record ardtown First Fridays Facebook page and SUPER PATIENT! What more could you want? I'm waiting patiently for May crowd for the evening, highlighted for details and updates, or visit www. my forever family. I know I could be just PURRFECT for your household. by a free concert by Higher Standards firstfridaysleonardtown.com and www. and other special events. The Leonard- leonardtownmusicfest.com for details I've lived with a dog and also children. I know I can be your bestie! Come town Business Association (LBA) would about future events. Pictured here: Hid- down to TCAS to meet me in person and BE MY MIRACLE! When you like to thank everyone who attended and den locks were secretly placed in vari- adopt from TCAS you are literally saving a life. all of the merchants who participated as ous locations as part of a fun contest PLEASE CHOOSE ME! And, remember, if there is room in the heart, there well as the volunteer team and our very by Escape Rooms Southern Maryland, is room in the house. special sponsors of all levels. including one found in the midst of the Come meet me and the wonderful gang at Tri-County Make Leonardtown your “Special colorful Rock Garden! Animal Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville) Place To Be” every First Friday, join us or call 301-932-1713 for more information. To see more on June 7th for “Crab Fest Friday”. Lo- Leonardtown Business of my amazing friends available for adoption, “like” us cal favorite band HydraFX will be play- Association Press Release on Facebook @ Tri-County Animal Shelter Southern MD. ing at Leonardtown Square as part of the 16 thThe County Times Thursday, May 9, 2019

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of a Nursing Home Alternative Taylor Farm Assisted Living would like to thank the men and women that serve on the 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad. Your exemplary community service is sincerely appreciated. By Guy Leonard “We don’t get a lot of younger new members,” Faunce, Staff Writer who joined the squad in 2001, said. “Right now, Monday through Friday we’re relying on Since 1960, when the 7th District Volunteer Rescue a couple of people who are in their 70s,” Faunce said. Squad was founded, volunteers from a tight-knit com- “People are going to look pretty closely at what we do munity banded together to provide emergency medical and how we handle it.” services to a rural community where farm injuries were But the willingness to at least explore other options to just as common as heart attacks. continue to provide services is important, Faunce said, Taylor Farm Assisted Living, Inc. Things are changing. 21748 Oscar Hayden Rd. • Bushwood, MD 20618 no matter how difficult the idea of not being completely 301-904-9290 • [email protected] • TaylorFarmAssistedLiving.com The community is still tightly-knit but it is not what it volunteer was to grasp. once was and now emergency responders at Co. 59 are “You have to be open to the idea,” Faunce said. “If aging and looking for younger volunteers to step into the we keep a closed mind, we may not be offering the best breach and take on the tough work of being on call for service.” the community’s emergencies. If the county selects paid EMTs to staff the station, According to the Co. 59 Chief TJ Faunce there are just they would still be under the management of the volun- about 40 active members at the squad, but they are still teer leadership there, Faunce said. committed to their charge at the rescue squad. But it isn’t just the changing demographic that makes DO YOU FEEL Many of them have multiple generations of their own getting new volunteers to apply for membership at the CRABBY WHEN families serving. squad; it’s the changing requirements for certification. “The people have remained the same,” Faunce told George Kennett, former chief of the fire department YOU GET YOUR The County Times. “It’s a fiercely proud community. on board Patuxent River Naval Air Station, joined the 7th “You can see it today reflected here.” District squad in 1978. INSURANCE BILL The relatively small staff has just three apparatus, two Back then volunteers had to get about 80 hours of IN THE MAIL? ambulances and a utility vehicle, Faunce said, some of training to be able to ride an ambulance and respond to which are aging and due for replacement. calls. th GIVE US A CALL. The 7 District crew has become a center of attention Now the requirement is more than 160 hours of train- BRYANS ROAD for other rescue squads around the county as they have ing and a continual schedule of retraining and recertifi- YOU’LL BE GLAD YOU DID. officially asked the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County cations throughout the year. LEONARDTOWN to oversee the hiring of a handful of paid EMTs (Emer- “I joined in 1978 and I was the first junior member,” Ken- gency Medical Technicians) to staff the station located nett said. “Back then that was someone under 21 years old.” Burris’ Olde Towne Insurance on Colton Point Road in Avenue during the day. In those days, the rescue squad had to share space with Auto • Home • Business • LIFE Faunce said it was a sign of the times that the 7th Dis- its sister fire department. LEONARDTOWN BRYANS ROAD trict, with its aging demographic, needed help in staffing “When I first joined, we didn’t even have a building,” 301-475-3151 301-743-9000 a facility with as determined a group as could be had. WWW.DANBURRIS.COM AN INDEPENDENT AGENT REPRESENTING ERIE INSURANCE GROUP

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Patuxent River Naval Air Station News Panel Discusses Naval Aviation’s Future at Sea Air Space Expo Unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, were a com- Meanwhile, the results since USCGC Stratton first mon theme during a May 6 “Future of Aviation” panel deployed with the ScanEagle, a small reconnaissance discussion featuring three Navy, Marine Corps and UAS, in 2017—the seizure of more than 18 metric tons Coast Guard leaders at the 2019 Sea Air Space expo. of cocaine across four deployments—have opened “a The Navy’s unmanned portfolio is rapidly expand- whole different paradigm for us,” said Vice Adm. Dan- ing, and will soon include the world’s first carrier- iel Abel, the Coast Guard’s deputy commandant for based UAS, the MQ-25A Stingray. But unlocking the operations. full potential of these systems requires that they com- In June 2018, the Coast Guard awarded a contract municate with and work alongside their fellow manned to the ScanEagle’s manufacturer to provide the UAS aircraft in the carrier air wing. for all national security cutters. In addition, the Coast “The future air wing is going to be lethal, surviv- Guard is also exploring using the ScanEagle ashore, able, networked, sustainable, and increasingly we have having completed a proof-of-concept in Puerto Rico to benefit from manned-and-unmanned teaming,” said before last month completing shore-based operations MQ-8C arrives at Naval Base Ventura County at Point Mugu, Angie Knappenberger, deputy director of air warfare Calif with the ScanEagle at the Texas-Mexico border, Abel in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. said. Knappenberger noted that there are certain mission and take off from amphibious ships, said Lt. Gen. Ste- “It’s a game changer, shore and afloat,” he said. sets that might be adequately performed by autono- ven Rudder, Marine Corps deputy commandant for Rudder also touched on the Future Vertical Lift mous aircraft, but that for complex warfighting sce- aviation. (FVL) program, noting that the Marine Corps would narios, it’s best to “leverage some of that autonomy but The future Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) prefer as its H-1 helicopter replacement a tiltrotor air- still be in the loop with a manned system.” Unmanned Expeditionary system, or MUX, is still a craft that could easily pair with the MV-22B Osprey. To that end, the Navy has successfully tested sce- little way off—Rudder said he hopes the system will “We need something that can keep up with the narios where the MQ-8C Fire Scout rotary UAS seeks be ready for early operational capability by 2026—but V-22,” he said. “…Our sense is that a tiltrotor concept, out targets for the MH-60 Seahawk manned helicopter. in the meantime, the service has narrowed down on the we’re really interested in that speed-range capability.” Knappenberger said the pairing is being reinforced by primary mission it would like MUX to perform. Rudder also expressed excitement over the planned having MH-60 crews follow up their squadron tours “What has risen to the top of the list is early warn- deployment of Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs with stints learning how to operate the Fire Scout. ing, to be able to get out and process information for aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) during the new “You learn the business of both,” she said. “You un- the maritime force,” Rudder said. “We are beginning British carrier’s first operational tour. derstand the mission set better. You understand exactly to prioritize what we want the system to do, and we “It’s going to be a wonderful, new way, and I would how these two aircraft operate both independently and believe that system will be to create a network of early offer, potentially, a new norm of doing coalition com- together.” warning, [intelligence, surveillance and reconnais- bined allied operations in a maritime environment,” he Knappenberger said the same philosophy will be ap- sance], and [signals intelligence]. We also need to bal- said. plied to a second Navy manned-unmanned teaming, ance exactly how far we want this thing to go, because As for the Navy’s ultimate replacement for the F/A- the MQ-4C Triton and P-8A Poseidon. the strength of any unmanned system is the persistence 18 Super Hornet, the service just finished its analysis Though the Marine Corps already makes extensive that it applies. We could have a very capable platform of alternatives for the Next Generation Air Dominance use of small-to-medium-size UAS, the service wants with very low persistence, but we’d like to balance per- program, with results expected back later this year, a large, unmanned rotary-wing platform that can land sistence with the systems it has on there.” Knappenberger said. Entertainment County Natives, Zachery and Nathaniel Silberschlag Making Noise Around the World St. Mary’s County natives, Zachary and Na- the Chesapeake Orchestra and The River Con- thaniel Silberschlag, have been appointed to cert Series and professor of music at St. Mary’s important musical posts this year. Zachary who College of Maryland, says, “This proves that the earned his Bachelor’s Degree at St. Mary’s Col- water and earth of St. Mary’s County, is perfect lege of Maryland, before earning two Master for growing musicians, as well as children who Degrees, and a Doctorate by age 24, was ap- excel at the sciences.” pointed to the Principal Trumpet position of the Jeff also mentioned that there are many fine Hawaii Symphony Orchestra in Honolulu, last young musical talents from St. Mary’s that are May. His concerts from Hawaii can be heard making their mark in music, including Julia frequently over FaceBook’s live Broadcasts. Henderson, cellist, the Lyon’s sisters, the Yeh Younger brother, Nathaniel, at 19, won the po- family, and jazz trumpeter Alex Norris. Jeff sition of Assistant Principal Horn of the Wash- continued to say “there is also a very impres- ington National Opera/Kennedy Center Orches- sive number of St. Mary’s College of Maryland tra, last May. Last week, Nathaniel, now age graduates thriving in the music industry and in 20, won the position of Principal Horn with The music education.” Cleveland Orchestra. The Cleveland Orchestra Mother, Deborah Greitzer, Executive Director has long been considered a “Top-Five” Orches- of the Chesapeake Orchestra, herself a Juilliard tra in America and is always ranked among the graduate; offered that both sons will appear dur- world’s top orchestras. Nathaniel is currently ing the first couple of concerts at this season’s finishing his B.M. degree at New York’s Juil- River Concert Series. We hope to see you there. liard School this spring. Father, Jeffrey Silberschlag, music director of Submitted by St. Mary’s County Arts Council Zachary & Nathaniel Silberschlag Thursday, May 9, 2019 The County Times Sports 21

Oliver Breaks Through The Tackle Box Fishing Report for Potomac Victory Bowie Takes Hard Fought RUSH Crate Score

Michail Proctor shows off a catch of white perch.

Jonny Oliver drove a flawless race to season and career 16th in the 15-lap take top honors in last Friday nights street stock main, Nabil Guffey scored 20-lap Limited Late Model headliner his first of 2019 in the 15-lap Strictly at Potomac Speedway. The win for Stock event with Justin Knight scor- Oliver would be his first ever with the ing his first-ever Potomac feature win Limited cars but his fourth different in the 15-lap U-Car contest. class he’s won in as he’s taken track wins in the Strictly Stocks, Hobby Limited Late Model feature finish Stocks and the Street Stocks. 1. Jonny Oliver 2. Derick Quade 3. Oliver, the current class point lead- Brandon Long 4. Sam Archer 5. Todd er, darted from the pole and would Plummer 6. Billy Tucker 7. Matt Tar- dominate all 20-circuits aboard his box 8. Tyler Emory Rocket no.67 in an event that went straight through green to checker. “I RUSH Crate Late Model feature can’t believe we›re finally here.” A finish jubilant Oliver stated in victory lane. 1. Ben Bowie 2. Dale Hollidge 3. “We wrecked this car pretty bad last Darren Alvey 4. Jeremy Pilkerton 5. week at Hagerstown and it was liter- Chuck Bowie 6. Timmy Booth 7. Jona- J D Jamsiuk and Raegan Barnes sow off a snakehead and crappie caught at the headwaters ally in baskets when we brought in than Raley 8. Megan Mann 9. Mike of the St. Mary’s River. home.” Oliver stated. “I have to thank Raleigh my family and all the sponsors who By Ken and Linda Lamb helped get this car back together, Street Stock feature finish Contributing Writers this win is for them.” Derick Quade, 1. Ed Pope Jr. 2. Deuce Wright 3. Brandon Long, Sam Archer and Todd Paul Jones 4. Marty Hanbury Trophy striper season is slightly bet- Plummer rounded out the top-five. ter this week. We express cautious Former two-time track champion Hobby Stock feature finish optimism as May’s first week draws to Ben Bowie collected his first win 1. Mikey Latham 2. Greg Morgan 3. a close. There are many who are still of the season in the companion 20- Stevie Gingery 4. Kyle Nelson 5. Colin are empty handed for the season, but it lap RUSH Crate Late Model feature. Long 6. Billy Crouse 7. Jonathan Knott is possible to limit out with luck, lots of Bowie shot from the pole to the lead 8. Buddy Dunagan 9. Chris Cooke 10. lures in the water, and a lot of time troll- but had his hands full with Darren Al- Hilton Pickeral ing. The best results are coming from vey. Dale Hollidge then slid into the the stretch of water from the Gas Docks runner-up spot on the 17th lap and Strictly Stock feature finish to Hooper island Light. The Solomons gave Bowie a run for his money, but 1. Nabil Guffey 2. Jeff Bloch 3. JJ boats are fishing “straight out” and Bowie would prevail for his 7th career Silvious 4. Jimmy Suite 5. John Hard- catching the most in a season of drought. Crate feature win behind the wheel of esty 6. Ed Pope Sr. 7. Danny Kitts 8. What happens now is anybody’s guess. his Rocket no.17. “There are a lot of Daniel Knodle 9. Johnny Hardesty 10. A handful of spot have shown up in the good cars in this class and it’s a real Greg Mattingly 11. Josh Martinson pound nets in Cornfield Harbor. They accomplishment when you can win are a month late. How long it will take one.” Alvey hung tough for third, U-Car feature finish to make bottom fishermen happy catch- Jeremy Pilkerton scored a career best 1.Justin Knight 2. Tim Steele 3. ing these summertime delicacies will in 4th with defending track champion Cody Stamp 4. Dominic King 5. Joey depend on salinity levels that remain Chuck Bowie completing the top-five. Suite 6. Mackenzie Smith 7. Ben Pirn- very low. Which brings us to catfish Jim Burands caught this 40 inch, 20 In support class action, defending er 8. Owen Lacey 9. Logan Adelman where the numbers are good and size is pound striper near the HS Buoy on a white umburella lure. track champion Mikey Latham took 10. Ryan Quade 11. Savannah Windsor excellent. Fresh cut alewives presented his first win of the season and 8th of 12. Stephen Suite 12. Allen Griffith on the bottom of most any shoreline will fresh water fish eager to take most any his career in the 15-lap Hobby Stock (DNS) 14. Brad Sayler (DQ) produce catfish. Catch and enjoy this feature becoming the fourth differ- lure or bait. Crappie. bass, bluegill . and bounty. pickerel are eager to bite. Local ponds ent driver to win in the class this sea- By Doug Watson for We await the first croaker or bluefish son. Ed Pope Jr., the defending Street Potomac Speedway are red hot. Live crickets are killer for of the season. bream and bass; crappie love minnows. Stock champ, rolled to his 2nd of the St. Mary’s Lake has all species of 22 Contributing Writers The County Times Thursday, May 9, 2019 Fun GA ME S & there 12. Space station 41. Ridicules 14. Gene 43. Allied Powers vs. Central 19. Satisfy 5. Chromium(II) oxide Powers 23. Livid 45. Produce 24. It comes after “et” 6. Second sight 47. Ancient kingdom near 25. More (Spanish) Dead Sea 26. Electronic data processing 49. Hebrew unit of liquid 27. Buffer solution to separate 7. The absence of mental capacity DNA and RNA 50. Type of sword 28. Primate stress or anxiety 55. “Sin City” actress 29. Scattered 56. Female reproductive cells 34. Evergreen tree 8. Supplemented with 57. Affl icted 35. What engaged couples 59. One point north of will say northeast 36. Barbie’s friend difficulty ’Kamping’ Memories 60. Garland 37. Midway between south 9. Not the beginning 61. Spiritual leader and southeast 62. Negative 39. A position from which 63. Tooth caregiver progress can be made 10. Dorm employee 64. Cheek 40. Showed up 41. Insecticide 11. Hard, white substances CLUES DOWN 42. Type of milk with my Mother 44. Verandas 1. Form of “to be” CLUES ACROSS 17. Type of horse 45. Annoyingly talkative 12. Scariest 1. Sacred bull (Egyptian 18. Volcanic craters 2. A hand has one I was thinking today of all the 3. Thought 46. Abba __, Israeli politician myth.) 20. Type of graph (abbr.) 47. “Heat” director 5. One-time European money 21. Supporters 4. Physical body 16. Spanish island fond memories I have of my mother; 5. Removes 48. Plant genus 8. Disfi gure 22. North and South are two 51. Swiss river 11. Polish city 25. Spread 6. One who perpetrates 17. Having sufficient skill mainly today of all the fun we had wrongdoing 52. Prejudice 13. Move quickly on foot 30. Adjusted 53. Actor Idris 14. Landlocked West African 31. Vietnamese offensive 7. Make one 18. Where golfers start taking our camper trailer all over 8. Kate and Rooney are two 54. Freedom fi ghters (slang) country 32. Nazi architect 58. Criticize LAST WEEK’S 15. Used in aromatherapy 33. Nigerian peoples 9. __ Ladd, “Shane” actor

22. NoPUZZLE SOLUTIONS charge Maryland and Virginia in the 70s. 16. The greatest of all time 38. When you hope to get 10. Makes fun of I know they are referred to as RV’s 25. Print errors now. My mother was a wandering 27. Where rafters ply their gypsy soul too. She first bought a trade mid-size Prowler that we loved and used every chance we had, then de- 28. Paintings of holy figures cided that it wasn’t big enough for the CLUES ACROSS are back 29. CNN host Lisa two of us and bought a 27ft. Prowler. 1. Half-conscious states 40. Views 30. Gives whippings She would even bring it to her job at 8. Strange 44. Ancient Greek shield 32. Type of tie the Berwyn Heights MVA and park it (alt. sp.) 34. Unbroken view in the back lot for my teen-aged spring breaks, so I could come in and help 13. Deep regret 45. Spanish seaport 35. Blemish them, or spend time out in the camper reading. It was also fun to walk to all 14. Rogue the cool shops on Berwyn Road (if anyone remembers them) and then head 15. Took without permission 46. New England college 36. National capital back to the camper when I wanted. What a different time back then, but I 19. An alternative (abbr.) 37. “Captain Marvel” actress imagine my mother also liked keeping an eye on her wandering teen-aged 20. Performer __-Lo 47. The woman Larson daughter rather than leaving me at home to my own devices. 21. Partner to flowed 48. Belgian province 38. Tenth pair of cranial My father never went with us on our trips, except for one time to Virginia 49. Danish krone nerves Beach - he was more of a tent and campfire person, or like our Golden Beach 22. Best day of the week cook-outs on our old Dockser Drive property where he sat in his lawn chair (abbr.) 50. Excessive dose (abbr.) 40. Arizona native peoples reading and overseeing our hot dogs and can of pork and beans heating on 23. Body part 51. In great shape 41. Confuse the portable propane cookstove while I wandered to all the beaches. He 24. Famed river 55. 7th month of Islamic 42. Body parts might have been scared of my mother’s heavy foot on the gas pedal, defi- 25. Lake __, one of the Great calendar 43. Plays a fast guitar nitely not like his sedate, “go the heck around me” type of driving. If any 57. Shaped 45. Tub of you who grew up in Clinton remember a man driving down the center of 26. Make free from bacteria 58. Icelandic poems 48. Pen parts the road (on the line) slowly in a huge dark green Plymouth Fury with the 30. People native to Canada window down and his hand with a cigarette visible, that was my father. He 31. Japanese seaport 59. Swollen area within 51. Supervises flying was never in a hurry or stressed. 32. Least clothed tissue 52. Cars come with one My mother was definitely a can-do person. When we would go to KOA’s 33. Horse of small breed CLUES DOWN 53. Some are fake (Kampgrounds of America parks) like our favorite KOA in Virginia Beach, 34. Italian doctor and poet 54. Calendar month I noticed that we were likely the only campers that had a mom doing the 1. Small amounts 56. American whiskey (abbr.) driving, hitching, unhitching, and anything else needing done to a camper. 35. Moving away from land 2. Duplicate She was an amazing cook, but I don’t think any of her meals ever tasted bet- 38. One who parks cars 3. Current unit ter than when she cooked or baked on that little gas stove and oven. I miss 39. Some are front and some the broiled steaks so much. I miss the camper so much, and I definitely miss 4. Neither my mom so much.

We did have a little problem one time taking the 27 footer through one LAST WEEK’S PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ON PAGE 29 of the narrow Civil War battlefield driving tours. There was a tree blocking the road ahead and everyone had to turn around. My mother came close to jack-knifing, but she would let no man turn the old boat-sized white GMC Ambassador and the camper around. She did it herself. In fact, the only time she let someone else drive it is when my father offered to back it up into our driveway one time – also the last time. It was the one and only time because he scraped the side of the camper along the telephone pole, and unfortunately there was one of those metal footholds for the workers that ripped through the siding. After that you could tell it was our camper because of the line of silver duct tape along one side. I hope all you Moms and Grand Moms have a lovely Mother’s Day, and if you are like me without a mother anymore that you keep all the fun memories close to the surface. Maybe a fun Mother’s Day is being planned for you right now, I know I am looking forward to the day with my two great sons, and making new, fun memories with them – wherever we wander. I love this photo I took of my mother in the camper– I thought she looked so pretty.

To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: [email protected] or find me on Facebook Thursday, May 9, 2019 The County Times Obituaries 23

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 Randy Taitingfong Walker Frederick Herman Behrens member of the St. Mary’s Craft Guild, in her family’s accomplishments. We Ardith was an enthusiastic supporter encounter so many characters in our of local artisans and artists markets. lives, but very few make as significant Ardith also worked for more than 20 an impact as Ardith. Her strength, for- years in senior care and was a strong titude, and creativity will be greatly advocate for senior services. Born in missed. Her amazing sense of indepen- Philadelphia, PA, as the eldest sibling dence and strong sense of conviction of a pack of four “air force brats,” Ar- made her uniquely and unapologetically dith travelled the United States, Canada, Ardith. She is predeceased by her moth- Europe, and South Africa, but chose to er, Sharon Decker (Sumner), her siblings call St. Mary’s County home - “where Daniel Decker and Michelle Decker, and we have the best tomatoes and corn-on- her beloved husband of 43 years, David the-cob” - with her soulmate husband, Andrew Young. She is survived by her David Andrew Young (June 18, 1948 – beloved daughters Heather Lynn Young July 20, 2014) and their beloved dogs. and Anthea Michelle Young; as well as Ardith was a lover of travel, fine-dining, her father Charles William Decker, Jr., stained glass working, music, artistic and her brother Charles William Deck- endeavors of a wide variety, and cook- er, III; her nephews PJ Stamey, Paul ing. She loved spending time with her Stamey, and Andrew Stamey, and their family at her lake house retreat in Penn- children Devin Rice, Shane Stamey, and sylvania, playing games and hosting Brooklyn Stamey; her nephew Daniel Randy Taitingfong Walker, 37, of Cal- Frederick “Freddie” Herman Beh- large family events. She enjoyed her Decker, Jr, and niece Lindsey Decker ifornia, MD passed away on April 26, rens, 70, passed away on May 5, 2019, at many food-and-wine adventures with and her son Kam. She is also survived 2019 at MedStar Georgetown Hospital his home in LaPlata, after a long illness, David before his heartbreaking death by her loving cousins and extended fam- in Washington D.C. after a long coura- surrounded by his family. The son of the in 2014. Although sometimes gruff in ily across Maryland, Pennsylvania, and geous battle with cancer. late Herman and Margaret Behrens of demeanor, no one could fault her huge New York. He was born on May 20, 1981 in Au- Maddox. He is survived by his wife of generous heart, and her quick willing- At Ardith’s request, there will be no gusta, GA to the Eddie Randolph Walk- 45 years, Karen Wilkinson Behrens; his ness to help her friends and family in funeral services conducted on her beer II of Blackridge, VA and Carmelita 3 children, Brian (Perry), Jason (Tracy) times of need. She was a no nonsense, half; however, the family requests that Camacho Taitingfong of Guam. and Diane (Mike Dale); his 8 grandchil- hard-working, and thoughtful woman; those who wish to honor Ardith to offer Randy began dating his high school dren and his brother Jimmy. a matriarch whose depth of kindness contributions in her name to the Hospice sweetheart when they were just 17 years Family and friends are invited to knew no limits and who took great pride house of St. Mary’s County at https:// old. On August 16, 2004, he married her come and celebrate Fred on Saturday, in Guam. Together they have celebrated May 11, 2019 from 10-11am. Memorial over 17 wonderful years of marriage and Mass will begin at 11am, at St. Mary’s over 21 years together as a couple. He Catholic Church on 11555 Saint Mary’s was employed for the past seven years as Church Road, Charlotte Hall, MD. a dedicated and hard-working Helicop- 20622. ter Mechanic with Standard Aero, Inc. In Lieu of Flowers, donations can be His hobbies included playing softball/ made to Hospice of Charles County, baseball, drag racing, and playing the 2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD. 20603 guitar. He was a delicious cook, spe- or Good Shephard Food Pantry at St. cializing in soul food and island food. Mary’s Catholic Church. He also enjoyed baking and made each of his daughter’s birthday cakes every year. Whatever his little princess’ want- Ardith Rae Young ed was what he would create, nothing was ever too difficult. Family was his greatest love, and he enjoyed spending as much time as possible with them. In addition to his parents and beloved wife, he is also survived by his daughters: Danielle Mae Walker, Victoria Lynne Walker, Tiahisha Janae Walker, Jasmine Marie Walker and Audriana Rose Walker, all of California, MD; his siblings, William Camacho Taiting- fong Walker and Danet A. Hattig, both of Guam; his niece, Madison Walker An Independent Family-Owned Funeral Home of Guam; and his extended family and Serving Southern Maryland for over 100 Years friends. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Michael K. Gardiner, C.F.S.P., C.P.C. on May 10, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. to Our Funeral Director/President Lady’s Catholic Church, 41410 Medley’s Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Inter- ment will be private. Ardith Rae Young (Decker), 65, of Memorial contributions may be made Hollywood, MD, passed away on April, to the American Cancer Society, 405 26, 2019, from complications of dia- Providing trusted service to the community for over 100 Years Williams Court, Suite 120, Baltimore, betes at the Fort Washington Medical MD 21220. Center in Fort Washington, MD. Ardith 41590 Fenwick Street • P.O. Box 270 • Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 Condolences to the family may be was a well-regarded stained glass artist www.mgfh.com made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. in St. Mary’s County, MD, known for Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- her beautiful three-dimensional hand- neral Home, P.A. built glass ship replicas. A long-time (301)-475-8500 24 Obituaries The County Times Thursday, May 9, 2019

www.medstarhealth.org/st-marys/hos- joyed playing softball, and was a ping- He was born September 4, 1962 in Eleanor Josephine Clarkson pice of stmarys/pages/default.aspx or to pong champion. On a Saturday morning Chicago, IL to Frederick Price Boulais, cancer research at http://www.cancer. you could always find Sonny looking for Carrboro, NC and the late Phyllis M. org/donate. Online condolences may be a great find at local yard-sales and when Boulais. made to the family through Mattingly- he couldn’t get anything he wanted he Kevin earned his Bachelor of Science Gardiner Funeral Home at http://www. would hunt around with his metal de- degree in Electrical Engineering and mgfh.com/obituaries/index.cfm. tector in search of buried treasures. He shortly thereafter earned his Master’s shared his love of life with his family degree. In 1996, he earned his Ph.D. in and grandchildren and great-grandchil- Electrical Engineering from the Univer- John Melvin Colvin dren. Everyone loved PopPop and his sity of Maryland College Park. Educa- wise words and strength of character. tion was paramount and he made sure He will be missed by many but none as his children and grandchildren knew much as his family. the value of a good education. On Oc- Sonny is survived by his children, tober 18, 1997, he married his beloved Alan B. Colvin of Waldorf, MD, Bret M. wife, Virginia Lee “Ginny” Boulais in Colvin of Churchton, MD, Cindy We- Waldorf, MD. Together they celebrated ber of Mechanicville, MD and Mike A. over 21 wonderful years of marriage. He Colvin. He is also survived by ten (10) began his career at the Naval Surface grandchildren and six (6) great-grand- Warfare Center Dahlgren Division as a children. He was proceeded in death by dedicated and hard-working electrical his beloved wife and also his mother. engineer. Condolences to the family may be His hobbies included science, math, Eleanor Josephine (Quade) Clarkson, made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com and reading, and he enjoyed the allure age 77, of Bushwood, Maryland, peace- Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- and wonder of magic. He traveled cross fully passed away on Tuesday, April 30, neral Home & Crematory, P.A., Char- country with his wife on their Harley 2019, surrounded by her loving family. lotte Hall, MD. Davidsons and has visited numerous Eleanor is survived by her devoted National parks. He loved the natural husband of over 55 years, Joseph E. Clarkson, Sr.; her loving children, Dr. Kevin Arthur beauty of the mountains and the scenes provided by nature. He was an amateur Christa Jacobson (John) and Joseph E. Boulais, Ph.D. photographer and captured many amaz- Clarkson, Jr. (Stacie); grandchildren Jo- John Melvin “Sonny” Colvin, of Me- sephine Faith Jacobson and Trey Law- chanicsville, MD departed this life on ing memories from his travels. He also enjoyed their trips to Jamaica, Iceland, rence Jacobson; Sisters-in-law Diane Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Quade and Patricia (Clarkson) Krisko; He was born June 14, 1932 in Catlett, South America, and the Caribbean. He was a master at making breakfast om- brother-in-law John Krisko; her nieces, Virginia. He was the son of the late Lau- nephews, extended family and count- ra (Cameron) Colvin. elets. He was also a skilled wood crafts- man, and enjoyed making bird feeders less friends. In addition to her parents, Sonny proudly served his country in she was predeceased in death by her the United States Navy beginning on and toolboxes with his grandchildren. Family was his greatest love and his granddaughter, Sophia Lynn Jacobson October 13, 1950. He met the love of his in 2008 and her only brother, George L. life, Virginia Marie Weekly and they pride and joy. He enjoyed spending as much time with them as possible, espe- Quade, Jr., in 2010. celebrated over 56 years of wedded bliss Eleanor was born to Alice (Morgan) before her passing in 2014. cially his grandchildren. In addition to his father, Frederick Quade and George L. Quade, Sr. on Sonny was a simple man who enjoyed January 11, 1942. She spent her child- spending time with his family. He re- and beloved wife, Ginny, Kevin is also survived by his children: Phillip Bou- hood in her beloved Bushwood, Mary- tired from Metro Bus Service after 36 land, helping the family store and boat years, where he started as a street car lais (Shannon) of Lusby, MD, Barbara Cannon (Christopher) of Lusby, MD, rental business, chasing her big brother driver and proceeded to become a Met- George and his friends, spending time ro bus driver. He was a kind man who Thomas Boulais of Kingsland, GA, Shanna Plitt of Severna Park, MD, Erin with best friend, Chloe Burch, water made life-long friends with the people skiing, soft crabbing, trot lining, and he encountered throughout his life. Ellis (Matthew) of Greenwood, DE, and Brandy Rinehamer (Jon) of Brook- fishing. She also had a love for horse- He enjoyed working in the yard, Dr. Kevin Arthur Boulais, Ph.D., 56, back riding and animals, especially dogs maintaining a beautiful lawn and could of La Plata, MD passed away on May 1, lyn Park, MD; his siblings, Frederick J. Boulais (Carole) of Crestwood, IL and including Brownie whom she won at a spend hours mowing grass. Sonny en- 2019 at University of Maryland Charles school auction. Regional Medical Center. Gail E. Ekberg (Ray) of Palos Heights, IL; his grandchildren: Tyler Boulais, Eleanor attended Sacred Heart Cath- Jordan Boulais, Liberty Boulais, Karlee olic School and St. Mary’s Academy, Cannon, Rylee Cannon, Aubree Can- graduating in 1960. Eleanor went to non, Wesley Cannon, Eric Plitt, Jacob work for the FBI in the fall of 1960 and Ellis, Luke Ellis, Isabella Rinehamer, eventually transferred to the Federal Morgan Rinehamer, and Connor Rine- Reserve Board. After being set up on hamer; and many extended family and a blind date with Joe Clarkson, then a friends. student at Georgetown University, she Lynda J. Striegel In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- instantly fell in love and brought him to Bushwood to meet the family. Joe be- REVOCABLE LIVING TRUSTS • BUSINESS LAW tions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS came an official part of the family when WILLS • PROBATE ADMINISTRATION the two married at Sacred Heart Catho- POWERS OF ATTORNEY • LIVING WILLS 66675. Condolences to the family may be lic Church on June 15, 1963. SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. With Joe employed by the Depart- Lyn speaks to many groups regarding Estate Planning & would Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- ment of Justice in Washington, D.C., the couple settled in Upper Marlboro, Mary- be happy to speak to yours. Lyn also offers complimentary neral Home, P.A. land, where they attended St. Mary’s Estate Planning Classes the Third Wednesday of Each Month Catholic Church and she enjoyed sing- at 11AM at 8906 Bay Avenue • North Beach, MD 20714. ing in the choir. They welcomed daugh- 301-855-2246 • www.legalstriegel.com ter Christa in 1972, followed by son Joey in 1975, and Eleanor became a devoted Thursday, May 9, 2019 The County Times Obituaries 25

mother and wife for the next 40 years, Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650. Maryland Special Olympics competing volunteering at St. Mary’s Church and in swimming and running. He enjoyed School, supporting her children in their reading the newspaper, and sailing and athletic and academic pursuits, and try- Charles Raymond Sayers fishing with his brother. He was a so- ing to make Joe walk the line. Joe took cialite and loved meeting and talking the girl out of Bushwood, but Bushwood to people. He made lots of friends and never left her heart, and Eleanor spent was loved by all who knew him. Char- many weekends and extended summer lie lived in several ARC group homes in stays in Bushwood, or whenever her the county, and enjoyed a high quality mother or brother would call to inform of life. her the crabs were running. Charles is survived by his brother, When Joe retired in 1995, the couple Walter Samuel Sayers (Lynn) of Dam- built their present home on St. Cathe- eron, MD; his sister Gabrielle Sayers rine’s Sound, just around the point from Abell; his nephew, Sean P. Sayers (Ali- the Quade family. Since that time, El- son) of Dameron, MD; his niece, Bever- eanor returned to her childhood roots, ly Jean O’Malley of Columbus, OH; and attending Sacred Heart Catholic Church extended family and friends. He was and singing in the choir, helping at the preceded in death by his parents. family store, picking raspberries, work- All services will be private. ing in the yard, soft crabbing, fishing off In lieu of flowers, memorial donations survived by her daughter Faith Margroff her pier, spending time with her grand- may be made to the ARC of Southern of Fitchburg, MA, grandsons Marcus children and attending auctions with Maryland, 25470 Point Lookout Road, Wymer, Kobey Wymer granddaughter dear friends and family. She also vol- Leonardtown, MD 20650. Angel Sue Mudd, great grand baby Har- ley, and all her other adopted grandba- unteered with the 7th District Volunteer Charles Raymond Sayers, 66, of Hol- Condolences to the family may be bies. Along with her siblings Bettie Lou Rescue Squad Auxiliary, and enjoyed lywood, MD passed away on April 29, made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Reece, Clifford Harrell, Jr, Paula El- dressing as an early settler at the Bless- 2019 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- herson, and Bobbie Jo Dorais. She was ing of the Fleet each fall. Eleanor will Leonardtown, MD, with his loving fam- neral Home of Leonardtown, MD. preceded in death by her son Carey An- be deeply missed by her family and the ily at his side. derson. Amy was a nurse in health care. 7th District community. He was born on February 18, 1953 in The family will receive friends on Tues- In lieu of flowers, contributions on be- Bethesda, MD to the late William Wal- Amy Mae Anderson day, May 7, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 half of Eleanor’s memory may be made ter and Dorothy Jones Sayers. Amy Mae Anderson, 61, of Dameron, PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in to the 7th District VRS Auxiliary, P.O. Charlie enjoyed working at Metcom, MD passed away surrounded by her the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Box 7 Avenue Maryland, MD 20609, where he was a meter reader and also loving family on April 30, 2019 at her Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service Mother Catherine Academy, 38833 did maintenance work. He also worked home. She was the loving daughter of will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Chaptico Road, Mechanicsville, MD with the Development Center doing the late Louella Mae Gott Harrell and at 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home Cha- 20659 or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. maintenance work. He participated in Clifford William Harrell, Sr. Amy is CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY

SERVICES St. Cecilia Church 8 AM & 10:30 AM 47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429 St. Anne’s Church BIBLE STUDY St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 Meeting at Dent Memorial Chapel 301-862-4600 TUES 6:30 PM Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Saturday YOUTH GROUP Sundays - 10:00 am - Holy Eucharist Sunday: 8:00 am TUES 6:30 PM Traditional Anglican Worship Weekday (M-F): 7:30 am “First Millennium Faith for a 39245 Chaptico Rd. • Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Third Millennium World” Confessions: 3-4 pm Saturday 301-884-3504 • [email protected] (301)934-6873 www.stceciliaparish.com gracechapelsomd.org

Christ Episcopal Church Leonardtown Church of the Nazarene Hollywood United Methodist Church “BEING the Presence of Christ in Our Community” 24422 Mervell Dean Rd • Hollywood, MD 20636 King & Queen Parish founded 1692 25390 Maddox Road | Chaptico, MD 20621 SERVICE TIMES 301-373-2500 www.cckqp.net Saturday 5PM Katie Paul, Pastor 301-884-3451 Sunday 8:45AM & 10:45AM Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Wednesday Bible Study 7PM Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. 8:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite I Youth Group Thursday 6PM All of our services are traditional. 10:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Organ & Choir Child care is provided. 22730 Washington Street • Leonardtown, MD 20650 Sunday Evening Youth Group All are Welcome 301-475-2538 • www.lcotn.com Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available

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pel with Pastor Kevin Cullins officiat- ministration at Pax River. She retired nephews. ing. Interment will be private. from Federal Service in 1990 after more Memorial contributions may be made than three decades of helping thousands to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Diane Rae Bryant of individuals gain employment with Leonardtown, MD 20650, and St. Aloy- the Government and grow profession- sius Catholic Church, P.O. Box 310, ally. She was proud to have had a role Leonardtown, MD 20650. in building the careers of these talented Condolences to the family may be personnel who collectively contributed made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. to the advancement of Naval aviation Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- through their work at the Test Center. neral Home, P.A. She took a break from Federal Service in the 1960s to run her own business, the Maryland Beauty Lounge. Through this Anthony Franklin Rock venue, she continued to build her professional capabilities, demonstrate her Hilda Hamilton. uncanny knack for balancing multiple Evelyn married Arch Floyd and to- priorities, and creating wonderful rela- gether they raised a family and enjoyed tionships with a host of friends. a wonderful life together until his death A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Mrs. Lancaster was active in Diane Rae Bryant of Leonardtown, in 1985. Evelyn is survived by her loving chil- many civic organizations. She was a Maryland passed away on May 4th at leader in driving the building of Im- the Hospice House. dren, Donna Lee Hurley (Billy), Curt Floyd (Kerin), Diane Floyd and six maculate Heart of Mary Church in Lex- She was born on November 10, 1944 ington Park, and she served on Church in Washington DC to the late Russell grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Councils for Immaculate Heart of Mary Sweeney and Jessie Sweeney; survived and St. Cecilia’s Catholic Churches. by her three brothers; Gary Sweeney of Mary Lou Cross (Jack) and many nieces and nephews. She was also instrumental in founding Florida (Joyce), Jerry Sweeney of Fred- the Catholic Daughters Chapter in the erick, MD (Mary) and Larry Sweeney In addition to her husband and parents, Evelyn was predeceased by her southern part of St. Mary’s County and of Berwyn Heights, MD. served as its Regent early in its found- She was an amazing and devoted wife brother, John Ogle and her sister, Hilda Fay. ing. In the 1990s, she managed the St. and mother. Diane enjoyed being able James’ Church weekly bingo, making it to be a stay home mother and raise her Family will receive friends on Satur- day, May 11th from 11am-12pm with a a major fundraiser for the church. Anthony Franklin Rock, 80, of Me- children. She was a gentle and loving Mrs. Lancaster is predeceased by her chanicsville, MD departed this life after person allows finding the good in every- Funeral Service at 12pm at Brinsfield husband of 53 years, Harry Spearman a courageous battle with cancer on Mon- one and everything. Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Lancaster, Sr. She is survived by her day, April 29, 2019. Diane was married to the late Wil- Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Inter- three children: Harry Spearman “Lan- Anthony was born December 3, 1938 liam T. Bryant Sr. Together they cel- ment will be private. ny” Lancaster, Jr. and his wife Jackie of in Washington, DC. He was the son of ebrated 44 years of wonderful marriage In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Lillian’s name to your favor- Leonardtown; David Lee Lancaster and the late Thomas Oscar Rock and the late together. his wife Lynn of Hollywood; and Jacalyn Rose Grace (Attanasio) Rock. He mar- Diane is survived by her three chil- ite charity. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- Lancaster Hanley and her husband Bob ried Barbara Smith at St. John’s Episco- dren William T. Bryant Jr (Michelle) of Hughesville. Mrs. Lancaster has four pal Church in Mt. Rainer, MD in 1960 of Prince Frederick, Tracy Preller (Jay) neral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. grandchildren: Aaron Thomas Mullen and they began a lifelong love affair that of Pasadena, MD and Matthew Bryant Lancaster and his wife Lindsey, Katelyn has grown over the years. Sr (Bonnie) of Leonardtown, MD; her Anne Lancaster Hanley, Robert Pierce Anthony proudly served his country grandchildren: Kenneth William Bry- Anne Aud Lancaster Rory Hanley, and Tsianina “Tre” Lan- in the United States Army from 1955 to ant, Diane Marie Bryant, Ellie Brower, caster-Smith and her husband Marque. 1959. He provided for his family work- Samantha Brower, Matthew T. Bryant She also has six great grandchildren: ing as a Hydraulic Mechanic in the au- Jr, Ashley Ballenger, Taylor Bryant, Harry James Weber Lancaster, Jedidiah tomotive industry. He enjoyed racing Aprile Preller; and her great grandchil- Lancaster, Elijah Smalley, Ayana Smal- stock cars, eating Maryland blue crabs dren: Kamron Bryant, Kobe Bryant, ley, Maliya Smith, and Loyal Smith. She and was an excellent woodworker. An- Mahya Thomas, Jr Thomas, Diamond is also survived by her brother Jack Aud thony (AKA) Tony was a great husband, Estep and Eric Estep. and his wife Margaret. friend, father and grandfather. He was Family will receive friends on May In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lan- well respected and loved by all. 13th at 10:00 to 11:00am with funeral caster was predeceased by her grandson, Along with his wife, Anthony is sur- services following by Pastor Kyte at Harry Spearman Lancaster III; three vived by his children, Denise Rock and 11:00am at Brinsfield Funeral Home, brothers, Franklin, George, and Dick husband Larry Shlemon of Hollywood, 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Aud; two sisters, Hilda Weiland and Lee MD, Melissa Dulaney and husband Bink Hall, MD 20622. Interment will follow Lancaster; and her longtime friend and Dulaney also of Hollywood, MD; his immediately at Resurrection Cemetery, caregiver, Catherine M. Saxon. brother, Thomas O. Rock, Jr. and wife Clinton, MD. Family will receive friends on Friday, Jeri of Hedgesville, WV., sister, June Condolences to the family may be May 10, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Moseman and husband Norm of Estero, made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com p.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial Anne Aud Lancaster, former Employ- FL. Also surviving is brother in law, Ed- Arrangements made by Brinsfield celebrated by Reverend David Beaubien ward Browne, along with 9 grandchil- Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., Char- ment Superintended of the Patuxent at 12:00 p.m., at St. Michael’s Catho- River Naval Air Test Center, died May dren and 10 great grandchildren. lotte Hall, MD. lic Church, 16566 Three Notch Road, In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- 2, 2019. She was 92. Ridge, MD 20680. Interment will follow Born January 22, 1927, in Pearson, tions may be made to: Hospice of St. in the church cemetery. Mary’s County, Wounded Warriors, or Lillian Evelyn Floyd MD, she was the daughter of the late Serving as pallbearers will be Rory Frank and Irene Aud. After graduating charity of choice. Lillian Evelyn Floyd of Mechanics- Hanley, Tommy Hayden, Aaron Lan- Condolences to the family may be ville, MD, passed away on Thursday, from St. Michael’s High School, she caster, Chuck Lancaster, Jay Lancaster, took her first job at the Naval Air Test made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com May 2, 2019. She was born on July 1, Jedidiah Lancaster, Richard Lancaster, Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- 1932 in Upper Marlboro to the late Fran- Center in 1947. This position began a and Elijah Smalley. Honorary pallbear- 31-year career in Human Resource ad- neral Home & Crematory, P.A., Char- cis Desales Ogle and the late Maude ers will be Mrs. Lancaster’s nieces and lotte Hall, MD. Thursday, May 9, 2019 The County Times Calendars 27

Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 71658 St. Mary’s Department of Aging & Human Services Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 71050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 73101 Programs and Activities Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information

Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services who gave their lives in service to their 4200, ext. 71050, or email Sarah Miller, corporates aerobic, strength, balance, and Celebrating Centenarians community. Community Programs & Outreach Man- flexibility components all in a one-hour Department of Aging & Human Ser- Law Enforcement Appreciation (LEA) ager, at [email protected]/ workout. Enhance Fitness is being offered vices to Host First Annual Centenarian Day will be held on Tuesday, May 14, at aging. during the month of May at the Garvey, Luncheon 11:30 a.m. at the 5 South Event Center, Loffler, and Northern Senior Activ- Do you know someone living in St. located at 21030 Point Lookout Road in ity Centers FREE of charge to all partici- Mary’s County who will be 100 years of Additional LIFE Tour: Callaway. pants. Whether you already regularly par- age or older this year? We want to honor The community is invited to enjoy a Pax River Bird Walk ticipate in Enhance Fitness, or have been them! few lunch following the ceremony. Join bird photographer Dean Newman wanting to give it a try, here's your chance The St. Mary’s County Department of For more information, contact Sarah for a morning of avian fun on Friday, May for free if you are 50 years of age or older. Aging & Human Services is proud to host Miller at 301-475-4200, ext. 71073, or at 17, as we view the Spring migration of For more information, call Alice Allen, the first annual Centenarian Luncheon in [email protected]. birds passing through the Naval Air Sta- Division Manager for Senior Center Op- St. Mary’s County at the James A. Forrest tion to breeding territories further north. erations, at 301-475-4200, ext. 71063. Career and Technology Center, located at At this time of the year, birds are at their 24005 Point Lookout Road in Leonard- Department of Aging & most colorful stage and are easiest to see. town, Md., on Wednesday, May 22, at 11 Human Services to Host This outing will have very little walking Connect with Garvey Staff & a.m. Area Plan Discussion or physical exertion other than getting in Special Programs Friends, family, and caregivers are wel- Do you want to provide input on the and out of the van Join the Garvey staff on Tuesday, May come to accompany our honorees to the Department of Aging & Human Services’ multiple times. Bring binoculars as 14, at 8:45 a.m. as they describe the pro- first annual Centenarian Luncheon. Due four-year (2020-2023) Area Plan? This is most birds are high in the trees and are grams offered, discuss happenings in rela- to space constraints, each honoree is limit- your opportunity! difficult to fully appreciate with the naked tion to the center and discuss the services ed to a maximum of three guests. Indicate The Department of Aging & Human eye. The tour concludes with lunch at the provided. There will be a delicious conti- the number of participants when register- Services will be updating their four-year Rivers Edge restaurant on the base. Tour nental breakfast provided and wonderful ing. Honorees must be 100 years of age or Area Plan in the coming weeks. On Friday, departs from Loffler Senior Activity Cen- door prizes awarded. Space is limited so older as of December 31, 2019. May 17, from 2:30-4 p.m., the Department ter at 7:30 a.m. and returns about 1 p.m. make sure to sign up early! Call 301-475- Space is limited and registration is re- will host an informal discussion at the Advance registration and payment of $22 4200, ext. 71050, to learn more or to make quired. Please contact Sarah Miller, Com- Garvey Senior Activity Center, located at is required. Register at any of the senior reservations. munity Programs & Outreach Manager, 41780 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown, activity centers in the county. For more at 301-475-4200, ext. 71073, or Sarah. Md., for the public to voice their opinion information call Alice Allen, Senior Cen- DNA Genealogy Workshop [email protected] to RSVP. about the needs of the Senior Community ter Operations Manager, at 301-475-4200, The Northern Senior Activity Center in the coming years. ext. 71063. Tour leaders are Bettie Broad- will have a free genealogy workshop on Law Enforcement In addition to the public meeting, hurst and Dean Newman. Wednesday, May 15, from 9-11 a.m. This Appreciation Day community members participate may class will focus on using DNA to build The community is invited to join Com- participate in a survey, available online Enhance Fitness classes your family tree, identify the tests avail- missioners of St. Mary’s County, the De- at - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ offered for FREE during able, where you can find them, and how partment of Aging & Human Services, DNS3X8J. For those unable to access the the month of May to read the results. This class is taught by and the Triad/SALT Council to thank this online survey, print copies are available at Louise McDonald in the computer lab. the Garvey, Northern, and Loffler Senior In honor of Older Americans Month, Space is limited. To sign up for this ses- year's Law Enforcement Officers of the join us at a senior activity center near you Year and remember the men and women Activity Centers. sion in advance, please visit the signup For more information, call 301-475- for a well-rounded fitness class that in- table or call 301-475-4200, ext. 73103.

Learn how to connect devices to a network, Blue- Tickets for The Longest tooth, or the cloud. Using technology effectively is Table on sale now! right at your fingertips! Join the St. Mary’s County Library on Friday, June 21 at 6 p.m. for a community conversation over a family-style meal from Mission BBQ. Tickets are $10 Teen Night: The Great Library Race Lexington Park Library will hold a special Teen and available for sale through the St. Mary’s County Night: The Great Library Race on Thursday, May 16 Library website, www.stmalib.org. The event will be from 5 – 5:30 p.m. See if your skills can get you to held at the St. Mary’s County Government Center, on the finish line first! Open for teens and tweens ages Take the St. Mary’s County Library the front lawn near Miedzinski Park (23145 Leonard 12 to 18. Hall Dr, Leonardtown, MD 20650). During the meal, Survey for our Strategic Plan! The St. Mary’s County Library is conducting stra- participants will discuss how to Choose Civility in tegic planning to focus on the services it should of- their everyday interactions. In the event of rain, din- Destress Yoga fer our developing County over the next four years. ner will be held inside the Leonard Hall Recreation Charlotte Hall Library will hold Destress Yoga (for As part of the process, St. Mary’s County Library is Center. Share a meal and conversation with someone teens) on Thursday, May 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. surveying our community to gain a more precise un- you don’t know, exchange stories about life in St. This yoga class is designed for teens. Explore ways to derstanding of the community’s needs, interests, and Mary’s County, and discover both common ground reduce stress, increase flexibility, build strength and priorities. The survey will be available until Monday, and new ideas. The conversation starts when you improve balance in a welcoming environment. No ex- May 27 through the St. Mary’s County Library web- come to the table! perience necessary. Wear comfy clothes and bring a site, www.stmalib.org. mat or towel. Ages 13-18. Registration required. You do not have to have a library card or currently Drop-in Tech Help use the library to take the survey. The survey is open Leonardtown Library will hold Drop-in Tech Help Crafts and Conversations to all, regardless of age. Those under 18 will be count- on Wednesday, May 22 from 6 - 7 p.m. Drop-In Tech Lexington Park Library will hold Crafts and Con- ed as "17 and under." The survey software provides Help is open for any and all basic technology ques- versations on Saturday, May 18 from 2 – 4 p.m. If you respondents with complete anonymity. You will not tions! We'll do our best to assist you in a relaxed, low- have a craft project you're working on and would love be asked to identify yourself, nor will your IP address stress environment. Learn how to download eBooks some company, come to the library and join other be captured at any time over the course of data collec- and eAudiobooks to your phone or tablet. Learn how crafters. tion. Individual responses will not be shared. to navigate the internet, email, and social networks. 28 Calendars The County Times Thursday, May 9, 2019

To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email [email protected] Community Calendar with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication. erage for purchase. James Dean, 240- Southern MD Decorative Painters UPCOMING 577-0828. Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo. Meeting & Paint-In Sunday, May 12 Historic Christ Church in Chapti- com Immaculate Conception Church, co—25th Annual Strawberry Festi- 28297 Old Village Rd., Mechanicsville val and Bazaar 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday, May 19, from 1:30–5:00 PM Saturday, May 11 Business meeting followed by paint- ing a Marlene Kruetz project, “Oscar at the Parish Hall. Community Yard and Plant Sale the Ostrich” led by Michelle Pollhein. Strawberry Shortcake with “The 7th District Firehouse, 21660 Colton Guests welcome; call for supply info Works” – Ice Cream, Strawberry pies, Point Rd., Avenue to paint. www.smdpaint.org/Calendar. Strawberry desserts and Mike’s Barbe- 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM html to view the project. cue with all the trimmings. Artists and Tables $20 inside, $15 outside. Garnett Joy @ 301-884-2835 or email Crafters. Live Music. Funds support lo- Mother’s Day Bake Sale. Yard and [email protected]. cal charities in St. Mary’s County. Plant Sale. Also at Holy Angels Hall The Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler and other locations in the 7th District Asbury-Solomons Art Sale Rd. off of Rt. 234, Village of Chaptico. Community. 301-769-2016 Parish office, 301-884-3451 or Shelby Solomons Asbury Auditorium, 11100 Asbury Circle 301-904-2532. Vegetable Plant Sale 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM www.cckqp.net and Facebook: Christ Forrest Center, across from Artists, crafters and quilters. Huge Episcopal Church, Chaptico. St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, sale of miscellaneous quality quilts, A day of old-fashioned fun in the Leonardtown All-You-Can-Eat Home-Made fabric, crafting and art works featur- country! 8:00 - Noon Home-Style ing Nancy Thacker’s donations. Info: In the school’s front courtyard. The 2nd District VFD & RS, 45245 Peggy Hovermale 410-394-3360 or Nan Harrington Casino Trip sale benefits the Forrest Center’s CASE Drayden Rd., Valley Lee Suydam 410-394-3150. Sunday, July 14. $45 person. De- agriculture program. Ms. Jessica Stael- 8:00 - 11:00 AM parts from 7th District Fire House at ens: [email protected] or 301-475- Scrambled Eggs, Home Fried Po- Conscious Discipline Workshop 8:00 AM with a stop in Charlotte Hall. 0242, x28217. tatoes, Pancakes, French Toast, Sau- Reservations/payment by June 30. Housing Authority of St. Mary’s sage Links, Ham, Bacon, Hot Biscuits, County, 21155 Lexwood Dr., Suite C, 301-769-2016. Annual Plant Sale Creamed Chipped Beef, Sausage Gra- Lexington Park Summerseat Farm, 26655 Three vy, Spiced Applesauce, & Grits; As- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Notch Road, Mechanicsville sorted juices, milk and coffee. Adults Setting the Stage for Lifelong Self- ONGOING 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM $10; Children 6 - 12 - $5; Children 5 & regulation. Provides a foundation to Wide selection of annuals, perenni- under free. 301-994-9999 A Night on Broadway empower children to be productive The Newtowne Players present a als, herbs, vegetable plants, flowering problem solvers. Reservation/question: All You Can Eat Mother’s Day fourth edition of “A Night on Broad- baskets, flowering shrubs and native [email protected] Breakfast way: Sight, Sound and Song.” May 10- plants. Master Gardener assistance, [email protected] St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge 19, Friday-Saturday at 8:00, Sunday Courtyard Cafe and music by Joe Nor- #2092 45779 Fire Department Lane, at 3:30. Three Notch Theatre, 21744 ris. Benefit Summerseat Farm. Sum- Pet Adoption California South Coral Drive, Lexington Park. $18 merseat.org. Pepper’s Pet Pantry, Solomons 9:00 AM - Noon adults; $15 seniors, students and mili- Towne Center 5K Trail Run & Walk! Adults $10, Kids 5-10 $5, age 4 and tary; and $13 age 12 and under. Pur- 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Historic Sotterley, Hollywood under eat free. chase online: www.newtowneplayers. Dog and cat adoption event with lo- 8:30 AM check-in; race starts 9:30 Made to Order Omelets and tradi- org, or call 301-737-5447. cal Saint Mary’s and Calvert County Run to Raise 5K! Run, walk, or even tional breakfast faire. animal rescue groups. 410-326-4006. stroll. $40 day of event walk-ins wel- Short Mother’s Day ceremony at come. 301-373-2280 or 800-681-0850. 10:00. Friday, May 10 Bluegrass Festival www.sotterley.org Midshipmen Recognition St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise Leonardtown Luncheon Cruisin’ Into Spring Car Show Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 12:00 - 6:00 PM River’s Edge Club, NAS Patuxent Forrest Center parking lot, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Indoor event. Gates open 11:00. Pro- River Leonardtown Cruise and brunch aboard the Wm. ceeds go to Hollywood Volunteer Res- 1130-1300 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM B. Tennison. Adults $30, children 12 cue Squad Building Fund. Featuring Hosted by the Greater Southern Judging at 9:00, awards at 1:00. Open and under $15. Pre-registration is re- The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys Virginia Ram- Maryland Chapter of the USNA Alum- to the public. Free for spectators. Food quired: bit.ly/WmBTennisonCruises to blers and others. Food & non-alcohol ni Association. No cost for Midship- and craft vendors and a car wash. Help register. beverages for purchase. BYOB. $20 men. $20 alumni, guests, family and defray costs for St. Mary’s County person advance by mail or online. $25 friends at the door. Richard.L.Snyder@ High School students to compete in the Mother’s Day Tour person at the gate. Info: www.hvrs.org/ saic.com or 301-475-0124 (h) or 240- SkillsUSA national competition. Rain Historic Sotterley, Hollywood content/bluegrass or call 301-737-3004. 298-2279 (c). date May 12. Mary Thompson, 301- 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 PM 475-0242, x28220 or mkthompson@ Half-price tours for Mom! Stroll the SMTMD Contra Dance Park Place Toastmasters Club smcps.org Colonial Revival Church of the Ascension, 21641 Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Garden and tour 1703 Manor House! Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico Great Mills Road, Lexington Park Momentum Fair Plan a leisurely picnic overlooking the 7:00 - 10:00 PM 12:00 - 1:00 PM Real Life Wesleyan Church, river. 301-373-2280 or 800-681-0850. Swing, promenade, and do-si-do to Find out how we can help you de- Mechanicsville www.sotterley.org lively jigs, reels and waltzes. Dance velop your speaking, listening, and 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM workshop (no partner required) 7:00; leadership skills in a non-threatening Craft & Vendor Fair and car wash/ Mother’s Day Evening Cruise dance begins at 7:30. $10 for non- environment! detailing event. Concessions for sale. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons SMTMD members; $6 for SMTMD Benefit the Momentum youth group 5:00 – 6:30 PM members (band members and children Elks Hold’em Tournament with Summer Camp costs and activi- Heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cruise under 17 are free). Info and directions: St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge, 45779 ties. Carwash/detailing by appoint- aboard the Wm. B. Tennison. Adults www.smtmd.org Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park ment; email: [email protected] $30, children 12 and under $15. Pre- 7:00 PM castbiz.ne. $35 for a table space. Email registration required: bit.ly/WmBTen- No Limit Texas Holdem Tournament. [email protected]. nisonCruises to register. $60 buy-in, $5 add-on. Food and bev- Thursday, May 9, 2019 The County Times Calendars 29

try permitted. Tina at tes218@hotmail. garten through 5th grade and their fam- Monday, May 13 Wednesday, May 15 com ilies are invited to join Cub Scout Pack CABS Child Welfare in Southern 561 Valley Lee. Boys and girls from any Garvey Senior Center, Leonardtown Maryland Worksite Wellness Collaborative school: public, private, home school, 6:00 PM College of Southern Maryland, St. Mary’s County Health Dept., etc., are welcome. Erika Danchak at Companions and Buddies for Singles 22950 Hollywood Road, Building A, 21580 Peabody St., Leonardtown 228-355-0555 erikadanchak@gmail. adult social group of friends. Every Auditorium, Leonardtown 10:00 AM - Noon com or Erin Kennedy at 240-925-2985 Monday except Holidays. $15/year; no 9:00 AM - Noon A workshop for area business leaders [email protected] dues first four visits. 240-794-8033. Hear from organizations leading to discuss the importance of worksite CABSorg.WixSite.com/CABS child welfare efforts. wellness. Register: stmaryshmbcollab- Where the River Meets the Bay Community discussion focused on orative.eventbrite.com Lecture Series Elks Hold’em Bounty Tournament feedback, suggestions, and learning Info: www.healthiestmdbusinesses. Harms Gallery, Calvert Marine Mu- St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge, 45779 how can get involved. org/ seum, Solomons Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park RSVP, Sandy Colea, 443-986-4971 7:00 - 8:00 PM 7:00 - 11:00 PM or [email protected] Join Scouting Night The Patuxent River: Tidewater His- No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament. 2nd District VFD, 45245 Drayden tory of an Underappreciated Maryland $25 Buy in = 6,000 chips. $5 add-on = Little Explorers: Sheep, Wool, and Road, Valley Lee Waterway presented by Dr. Ralph Es- 1,500 chips and raffle drawing. Food Mittens 6:00 - 8:00 PM helman. Free. 410-326-2042. www.cal- and beverage for purchase. Questions: Historic St. Mary’s City, 47414 Old All boys and girls entering Kinder- vertmarinemuseum.com James Dean 240-577-0828. Email: State House Road, St. Mary’s City [email protected] 10:00 - 11:00 AM Meet at The Shop at Farthing’s Ordi- nary. Designed for pre-school age 3-5 Tuesday, May 14 years old and an accompanying adult. $4 per child ($3 Friends members); Law Enforcement Appreciation CountySt. Times Mary’s County ● Calvert County one accompanying adult free. Full-day Day admission included. 240-895-4990, 5 South Event Center, 21030 Point [email protected], www. Lookout Road, Callaway HSMCdigshistory.org Do you have something to add 11:30 AM The community is invited to join the to our Community Calendar? Parent’s Affected by Addiction Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, Real Life Church, 27399 Old Village the Department of Aging & Human Road, Mechanicsville Email your event to Services, and the Triad/SALT Council 6:30 PM to thank this year’s Law Enforcement [email protected] PABA a Tri-County support Group Officers and remember the men and for those who have loved one’s with women who gave their lives in service substance abuse problems. All wel- to their community. Lunch, free of come! Amy, 301-848-6449 charge, following the ceremony. Sarah LAST WEEK’S PUZZLE SOLUTIONS Miller at 301-475-4200, ext. 71073, or at [email protected]. Thursday, May 16 Taco Tuesday Benefit Golf Tournament—Second VFW Post 2632, California Hope Rescue 5:00 - 7:00 PM Wicomico Shores Golf Course, Beef, Buffalo chicken or Black bean 35794 Aviation Yacht Club Road, hard or soft. $2/ea., 3 for $5, 5 for $8. Mechanicsville Taco salad $5 with all the trimmings. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Tostado with refried beans $2. Nachos Proceeds provide medical and daily with cheese $3 add beef $1. 2nd & 4th needs of animals. Tuesday of the month. Barb Robey, 4-Person Captain’s Choice $90 per- [email protected]. 240-434-9520 son. 1st/2nd/3rd Place Prizes. Ham- burgers, Hotdogs, BBQ, Beer, Soda provided during and after tournament. Reservation—240-925-0628 Late en-

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