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COPS & COURTS 12 LOCAL 7 COMMUNITY 13 New water tower takes shape in Hickory Hills.

FEATURE 16

EDUCATION 18

SPORTS 21

CALENDARS 23 COVER 16 COMMUNITY 14 National Nurses Week starts May 6. Special Olympics gets a little help from its friends CONTRIBUTING WRITERS 24

LEGALS 25 “IT'S GETTING WORSE.” VICE/NARCOTICS UNIT CAPT. ERIC SWEENEY ON THE OBITS 26 RISE IN FATAL AND NON-FATAL OVERDOSES.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY 30 WEEKLY FORECAST

FUN & GAMES 31

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21078 THREE NOTCH RD. LEXINGTON PARK, MD 4 Local News The County Times Thursday, May 6, 2021 Thursday, May 6, 2021 The County Times Local News 5 Opioid Overdoses Already New Hickory Hills Water Surging Over Prior Years By Guy Leonard ing with prescription opioid medication Staff Writer fraud - which is widely believed to be where Tower Gets Capped The sheriff’s office top narcotics enforce- the opioid addiction crisis began in the last By Guy Leonard ment officer told elected leaders this week decade - but much cheaper and more read- Staff Writer that, for the first four months of 2021, opioid ily available alternatives such as heroin and Construction crews hoisted the overdoses are already increasing in numbers the synthetic pain killer fentanyl are behind holding tank on top of the new over prior years for the same period. many fatal and non-fatal overdoses alike. Hickory Hills water tower May 2, Capt. Eric Sweeney, commander of the Fentanyl is many times more powerful completing a major step in a proj- vice/narcotics unit, “We are ahead of the last than heroin and many other opioids. ect that will provide greatly in- several years in terms of fatal and non-fatal Sweeney and Lottie Bell, the sheriff’s of- creased water capacity to the Lex- overdoses,” Sweeney told Commissioner fice budget director, were before the Com- ington Park Development District. Mike Hewitt, who first broached the ques- missioners of St. Mary’s County at their It will replace a much older wa- tion. “We have more. May 4 meeting to request approval for a ter tower with much lower capac- “It’s getting worse.” grant application to fund a heroin coordina- ity that had also been called out Sweeney did not give exact numbers re- tor position at the agency. by some local elected leaders as garding fatal and non-fatal overdoses so far This full-time employee coordinates data an aging eyesore gone to rust. this year but data from the sheriff’s office regarding opioid use, related crimes and The foundation and ring wall to shows there have already been six confirmed overdoses for the sheriff’s office. support the new tank was com- Commission (MetCom), the de- fatal overdoses as of Apr. 19, however there Dr. Meena Brewster, the county’s health pleted in June of last year; the new velopment district’s public water are eight deaths believed to be related to opi- officer, also told commissioners “the opioid tank is capable of holding two mil- and sewer provider, it will be used oid intoxication that are pending confirma- epidemic continues to strike us.” lion gallons of water, four times to stabilize water system pressure tion from the state Medical Examiner. “Despite the pandemic, it hasn’t the capacity of the old tank next throughout Lexington Park and To date there have been 67 non-fatal over- taken a pause,” Brewster contin- to it located just off of the Three improve water storage deficits in doses, the sheriff’s office confirmed. ued. “We’ve seen a worsening situa- Notch Trail near the Hickory Hills water demand in the community. For 2020 there were 30 fatal overdoses tion in terms of non-fatal overdoses.” Shopping Center. Included in the new facility is recorded by the sheriff’s office and 225 non- Overall deaths from opioids seemed to be The old water tower was fin- a new well house, pump controls, fatal overdoses to which they responded. less for 2020 than prior years, she said, but ished in 1992. new equipment for disinfection, These do not include those Maryland the crisis persisted. The budget for the new tower metering and telemetry, and a die- State Police recorded. The county health department’s opioid is $6.3 million, funded through sel generator. If the additional unconfirmed deaths are data monitoring program shows there were a low interest loan from the state Demolition of the old tower is revealed to have been caused by opioids, St. 23 fatal opioid overdoses last year, differing Department of Housing and Com- also part of the construction proj- Mary’s will already have reached nearly half with the sheriff’s office report. munity Development. ect, according to MetCom. of last year’s fatalities before mid-year. [email protected] According to the Metropolitan [email protected] Sweeney said problems still exist in deal-

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UnveilsGovernor Historic 1600s VisitsArtifacts Historic St. Mary City Maryland Governor Larry Hogan colonial interaction in the early 17th on April 27 visited Historic St. Mary century. City(HSMC), a living history mu- Five saints medallion: Small re- seum at the site of Maryland’s first ligious medal depicting five saints capital and the fourth oldest English canonized by Pope Gregory XV in Colonial settlement in the nation, 1622: Ignatius Loyola, Francis Xavi- to unveil historic artifacts at the re- er, Philip Neri, Theresa of Avila, cently discovered St. Mary’s Fort, and Isidore of Madrid. Loyola and along with Historic St. Mary’s City Xavier are Jesuit saints who have archaeologist Dr. Travis Parno, Di- been featured on other religious rector of Research and Collections. medals found at Historic St. Mary’s Among the artifacts Governor Ho- City. Speaks to the Jesuit mission of gan unveiled included a 1633/1634 spreading Christianity; medals were King Charles I silver shilling, an ear- often used as tools of conversion. ly 17th-century copper saints medal- Historic St. Mary’s City lion, and a copper “tinkling cone” (HSMC) is an outdoor museum (an object worn by Native peoples). of living history and archaeology, 1633/1634 King Charles I silver dedicated to studying and interpret- shilling: originally struck at the ing the lives of those who dwelled Tower of London. Bears a portcul- in the area that is currently known lis maker’s mark which was in use as St. Mary’s City. This includes the in 1633 and 1634. Coins are rare in ancestors of contemporary Native early Maryland; most transactions American groups, including the Pis- were executed using pounds of to- cataway Indian Nation and Piscat- bacco. This coin, definitely dated away Conoy Tribe, who recognized to the era of the fort’s construction, the region’s unique environmental supports the identification of the site advantages and lived here for thou- Governor Larry Hogan (center), with Dr. Travis Parno (left) and Senator Jack Bailey, discussing as St. Mary’s Fort. sands of years. It includes the Euro- artifacts discovered at St. Mary’s Fort. Photo Credit: Joseph Andrucyk; Maryland Governor’s Office Tinkling cone: Copper alloy cone pean colonists from all walks of life ancestry who were forced from their complex legacies of opportunity and that would have been strung on a who made the brave decision to voy- homes and transported across the oppression whose effects are still be- knotted leather cord and worn by age to an unfamiliar land and make Atlantic Ocean to labor in perpetual ing felt today. Native people on clothing or in the a home on the banks of what came bondage. The interactions of these Press Release from HSMC hair. 1-2 Page Likely Tab 5-6-2021of colonial (Spring Clearance)manufac -_Postto PW be Tabcalled 1-6-2013 the (Clearance)St. Mary’s 5/3/21 River. 2:33 It PMgroups Page 1 of people gave rise to the ture for trade. Evidence of Native- also includes the people of African SSPPRRIINNGG ALL Our Flexsteel Furniture Is Discounted an 25% OFF Cleaning Sale ! Select Wall Art! Additional 20% OFF! Cleaning Sale ! Furniture Gallery’s Version Of Spring Cleaning Is Something To Get Excited About! Spring is here and we’re making room for new and exciting items during our storewide Spring Cleaning Sale! With big markdowns on many items throughout our showroom,we’ll give you lot’s of reasons to escape from your Spring cleaning!

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To see more of my amazing friends By Guy Leonard ends and holidays. Staff Writer also available for adoption, “like” us With Gate 3 being closed for Naval Air Station Patuxent Riv- nearly a year, one local elected on Facebook @ Tri-County Animal er reopened Gate No. 3 this week leader with strong connections Shelter Southern MD or view us the commander of the base an- to the base said it was a welcome on our website at https://www. nounced this week. change. charlescountymd.gov/services/animal- Pax River had closed Gate 3 af- County Commissioner Todd care-control/tri-county-animal-shelter ter it established Health Protec- Morgan told The County Times tion Condition Charlie and a large he hoped the reopening of the gate population of the workforce moved would provide more business dur- SHEAMUS NEEDS A NEW OR LONG-TERM FOSTER HOME to telework. With fewer vehicles ing the day to local service pro- driving on board, the command viders along Route 235. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION! closed Gate 3 and shifted Naval “I sure hope so,” Morgan said. Sheamus is a Mastador, born in 2017. Security Force personnel to other “We’ve waited a long time for this. On April 20th, he was assessed for duties around the installation. “I’m cautiously optimistic.” aggression by the owner of a reputa- “Pax River remains in HPCON Gate 3 is also viewed as a valu- ble K9 Academy in Southern MD who Charlie and health protection re- able traffic control and flow mea- determined that Sheamus should be mains our number one priority,” sure for residents who live as far retrained and given a different owner. said Capt. John Brabazon, NAS He had bitten someone four months away as Ridge who must travel to ago, BUT there have been no subse- Patuxent River commanding of- the base each day for work. quent incidents. ficer. “We remain committed to “For South County folks it’s a The expert assessment determined public health, and we appreciate real pain to get all the way to Gate that Sheamus had displaced ag- the tendency. our team’s patience as we contin- 2 [much farther north on Route gression that was territory-based and We are looking for an appropriate, ex- ue to support our 53 mission part- 235 across from Pegg Road,” Mor- the result of general anxiety about his perienced dog owner who can provide ners during the pandemic. gan said. “It makes it a little easier hectic environment. The breeder and a stable home life. The gate will remain open Mon- on everybody.” the K9 Academy agree that he can be The breeder will offer lifetime sup- day through Friday from 5a.m. to [email protected] well-trained to curb his aggression, port for Sheamus to his new owners. 6p.m., being closed on the week- and be a stress-free pet and that a new Contact Bruce Murch https://puppies. home and new people, will also curb covenantfarmva.com/ Thursday, May 6, 2021 The County Times Local News 11 Concerns Over Equity Turn to Behavioral Health By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Many of the contacts, and arrests made, by local sheriff’s deputies in- volve someone in crisis or with a men- tal health problem, Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron told other elected leaders this week; it is a growing problem. The sheriff’s office expects to ap- ply for or serve approximately 1,200 to 1,400 emergency petitions this year to detain persons and have them held for psychological screening and observation, Cameron told The Com- missioners of St. Mary’s County at their May 4 business meeting. Commissioner John O’Connor, also a police officer in Seat Pleasant in Prince George’s County, called the projected figure “staggering.” Cameron said part of the response to that issue would be continued in- vestment in crisis intervention, which includes a specially trained team of deputies to deal with those problems. The sheriff also hoped that a new behavioral health hub, located on Great Mills Road next to the District 4 sheriff’s station would be used for those issues. quality daily on-line. truly take years… we are up and run- behavioral health and crisis services “We’re excited that this new space The task force also formed school- ning,” said Smith. to divert them from jail. will allow these services [for behav- based health centers to better aid The centers are located at Marga- A recently added Community Cor- ioral health] to grow… and hopefully students with clinical and behavioral ret Brent and Spring Ridge middle rections Center, next to the county be associated with decreased recidi- health services, the superintendent schools. jail in Leonardtown, and part of the vism and decreased incarceration in said. [email protected] task force effort, will also be used the future.” “Where something like this would to provide some level of treatment to The task force was formed at the such subjects his deputies are likely height of the COVID-19 pandemic, to encounter who are non-violent Brewster, said when disparities in offenders. health, education and public safety This should have the effect of re- were exacerbated by the impact of the Cross,Cross ,Wood Wood && W Wynkoopynkoop ducing the strain on the emergency virus. and Associates, Inc. room at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, “We knew in order to be stronger nd ssoCiAtes nC 28231 Three A Notch ARoad, Suite 101 • Mechanicsville,, i . 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Assault: hospital staff. Deputy Hill advised On April 22, 2021, Cpl. Rachael Dickerson to leave the property, Roszell responded to the Comfort but he refused and was placed un- Inn and Suites in Lexington Park der arrest for Trespassing. for the report of a disturbance. Concealment of Dangerous -Serious Personal Injury Cases- Upon arrival, the victim advised Weapon: that David Alexander Young Jr., On April 23, 2021, Cpl. Gray 25 of no fixed Maloy responded to the Charlotte address, woke Hall Wawa convenience store for LEONARDTOWN: 301-475-5000 the victim up the report of a man wielding a TOLL FREE: 1-800-660-3493 by punching knife around in the parking lot. the victim in Upon arrival, Cpl. Maloy made the face, leav- contact with Bruce Doremus EMAIL: [email protected] ing visible in- Tlucka, 49 of jury. Young no fixed ad- was placed dress, who was under arrest, David Alexander Young Jr carrying three transported knives inside to the St. Mary's County Deten- the waistband tion and Rehabilitation Center in of his pants, Leonardtown and charged with concealed by Second-Degree Assault. his jacket. Assault: Tlucka was ar- Bruce Doremus Tlucka On April 23, 2021, Deputy Pres- rested for Con- ton Dixon responded to the 23100 cealment of a Dangerous Weapon www.dorseylaw.net block of Mountain Laurel Lane in and also served an outstanding California for the report of a dis- warrant for Failure to Appear: turbance. Upon arrival, witness- DUI. es advised that Blake Michael CDS Possession: Bauckman, 27 On April 26, 2021, Deputy An- of California, drew Burgess responded to south- began a ver- bound Three Notch Road for a bal altercation traffic complaint. Deputy Burgess with the victim observed the subject vehicle trav- which then es- eling on southbound Three Notch calated into a Road failing to maintain its lane physical alter- and made a traffic stop at Lincoln cation. Injuries Boulevard in Lexington Park. were observed Blake Michael Bauckman While speaking with the vehicle's to the victim's operator, William Russell Hobbs, hands and knees and Bauckman 33 of Leonard- was arrested and charged with town, Deputy Second-Degree Assault. Burgess ob- Trespassing: served a pill On April 23, 2021, while at bottle in the MedStar St. Mary's Hospital in center console. Leonardtown, Deputy Casey Hill Hobbs agreed responded to a call for service. to a field so- Tre'Shawn briety test and William Russell Hobbs Maurice Dick- during a sub- erson, 24, of sequent search Lexington of the vehicle, suspected heroin Park, refused was located between the driver's to leave the seat and bench seats. Hobbs was hospital prop- arrested and charged with CDS erty after dis- Possession: Heroin and CDS Pos- charge as in- session: Paraphernalia. TreShawn Maurice structed by Dickerson

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Saturday, May 1st marked the California Farmers Market opening of St. Mary’s County • Open for the season on Satur- Farmers Markets for the 2021 sea- day, May 1st son. Customers will find a vari- • Located in the BAE parking ety of locally grown and locally lot at the intersection of Rt. 235 made products from eggs, meats, and Town Creek Dr, California and cheeses to soap, cider, and • 9am-1pm Saturdays apple pie. For up-to-date mar- North St. Mary’s County ket information visit https:// Farmers Market www.facebook.com/ • Open for the season CaliforniaBAEFarmersMarket • Currently located at the Char- All markets will be operated in lotte Hall Library the traditional walk-up fashion. • 8am-5pm Monday thru Satur- County Farmers Markets will fol- day (starting May 1st) low masking and physical distanc- Home Grown Farm Market ing guidance for the 2021 market • Open for the regular season on season. For the safety of the pub- Saturday, May 1st lic and vendors, masks will be • Located at the Big Red Barn at required for market transactions. 21078 Three Notch Rd, Lexington If you have any questions regard- CONTACT US Park ing farmers markets, please con- George Clark, Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland • 9am-1pm Saturdays tact Lisa Ledman lisa.ledman@ For up-to-date market informa- stmarysmd.com 240-309-4022. [email protected] 301-643-7257 tion visit https://www.facebook. Press Release from St. Mary’s Bike Doctor, [email protected] 301-932-9980 com/homegrownfarmmarket County government. 14 In Our Community The County Times Thursday, May 6, 2021 Greenwell Foundation Unicorns and Goats Spread LexingtonActive Joy at May Open Barn Park Adult Community All Utilities Move in Special Included $99 deposit & 1st Month FREE

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St. John’s School teacher, Mrs. Jen- donations, Cristiana and Ava sorted and nifer McCarthy, started Passion Proj- sanitized the toys and prepared them for ect during thr 2020-21 school year. She donations. They boxed up 160 toys in challenged students to find something sealed containers to begin their deliver- St. Mary’s County Special ipating in various Special Olym- they are passionate about and gave them ies. They still have hundreds to donate! Olympics athletes, families, and pics sports. hours during school to research and fo- They have exceeded their expectations volunteers wish to acknowledge Through numerous fundraising cus on their passion. Cristiana and Ava and are actively seeking more rescue the continuing financial support activities such as the annual de- worked together to find a way to help squads or police departments who could given by Steve and Shirley Mat- signer bag and basket bingo event, kids in need. They came up with their benefit from their efforts. tingly. In 2000 they established Stephen’s Fund has been able to Funrise Toy Donations and, with some There are even bags of toys they can- “Stephen’s Fund” in collaboration sponsor Special Olympics Spring help, found that rescue squads use small not donated to the rescue squad due to with the Charlotte Hall Rotary Games for many years. Addition- stuffed animals to help comfort scared size and are hoping to find organiza- Club. In so doing they wished to ally, they have presented the or- children who find themselves in the am- tions who could use these other toys as preserve the memory of their son ganization with checks totalling bulance. They received some direction well. Stephen, while making an impact $28,000 dollars which has funded from the help of Mrs. Katie Zwick of The next scheduled donation drop in the community by helping per- such items as cheerleading uni- the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue offs are May 6 at the Patuxent Rescue sons with disabilities. forms and equipment, new bas- Squad on size and type of toy the ambu- Squad. We’ve reached out to Leonard- Stephen was born with Down ketballs and soccer balls, bocce lance can safely carry. town rescue squad and Patuxent River syndrome and died before his equipment and maintenance on After collecting bags and boxes of base squad and are awaiting responses. tenth birthday. He enjoyed partic- cycling and kayak trailers. PAX Sound of Freedom Honors Disabled American Veterans PAX Sound of Freedom, the St. the Lexington Park unit of the Mary’s County Chapter of Quilts DAV at (240) 298-3837. of Valor, honored five local veter- The Mission of the Quilts of ans for their service to our country Valor Foundation {an estab- on April 24, 2021, at the Thrivent lished non-profit 501(c)(3)} is Financial Offices of Matt Budde to cover Service Members and in Lexington Park. PAX Sound Veterans touched by war with of Freedom wishes to thank Matt comforting and healing Quilts Budde for his continued financial of Valor. Currently PAX has 15 and facility support. active participants. Sew-ins are All the veterans presented with held on the second Saturday of Quilts of Valor belong to the Dis- each month, presentations are abled American Veterans (DAV) held on the third Saturday of the organization in Lexington Park. month and special arrangements The Disabled American Veterans can be made in advance for per- is an organization created in 1920 sonal presentations. COVID has by World War I veterans for dis- restricted presentations to small- abled veterans of the United States er groups; however, PAX Sound Armed Forces. DAV helps vet- of Freedom awarded 75 quilts in erans and their families through 2020 and thus far in 2021 has pre- various means. It was issued a sented 34 quilts. Federal Charter by Congress in If you have any questions re- 1932 and currently has 1.2 million garding Quilts of Valor, or would members nationwide. It is a 501(c) like to participate in the group’s (4) social welfare organization. activities, please contact Sylvia To receive assistance with Lague at (941) 705-0094. claims or other matters, service Press Release from PAX Sound of members and/or their families, Freedom. Quilts presented (l to r) Ron Wood (Navy - 23 years), Randy Bridgeman (20 years), Ray Cyrus (Army - 2 should contact Harry Metzler of years), Carolyn Ann Nahrgang (Air Force - 3 years), and Ray Nahrgang (Air Force - 24 years). 16 Feature The County Times Thursday, May 6, 2021

Nurses Come TogetherNational Nurses During Week May 6-12 COVID-19 Pandemic By Guy Leonard She, like many at the hospital, were Staff Writer on the true frontlines of the pandemic. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit “Our occupational health section was last March, infections and hospitaliza- inundated with calls,” Heather, a coun- tions quickly rose in St. Mary’s County; ty native from Ridge who now lives in people started dying. Lexington Park said, “So, I volunteered Frontline medical workers, particu- and helped screen [hospital staff] them.” larly nurses, had to work quickly to treat Helping support hospital staff who an ever-increasing stream of sick, some- might have been or were proven to be times incredibly ill, patients to stem the sick kept her busy, but it was not long tide of the virus. until she was face to face with the hu- Resources were short, worries grew, man cost of the virus. a vaccine was almost a year away and “In May, I took a permanent position there was no time to waste. on 3 Central,” Heather said. “We were Jessica Heather, a nurse at MedStar all volunteering for extra shifts. St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, “The whole team did.” remembers those early days of the pan- Nurses on 3 Central were required to demic; there was sickness and seeming- do three, 12-hour shifts a week, Heather ly never-ending work but also camara- said, but the team there went far above derie made stronger by struggle and key those mandates quickly. innovations quickly fashioned to help Medical staff were a close-knit team save lives. before the pandemic, Heather said, but During the pandemic Heather, an 11- the virus quickly brought them into year nursing veteran, has worked in the much closer connection through hours intensive care unit (ICU) the level of and hours of laborious care for the sick. team shorthand for communicating a moment,” Heather said. the hospital known as 3 Central, used “We consider ourselves family,” and understood how each of them per- Everyday practices among nurses to house COVID patients who were one Heather said. “We work very cohesively formed individually, better understand- about how they served the sick also step down from needing critical care together.” ing how to work together as a unit. changed. and also as a health screener for the hos- Working so closely together for so They supported each other constant- The nurses developed ways to admin- pital's own workers who were either ex- long, she said, the nurses in sections ly, Heather said, especially when it ister medications to patients who were posed to or contracted the virus. such as 3 Central developed their own came to making sure each of them was in their rooms remotely, using longer safe when dealing with the COVID-19 tubes strung to IV poles inside rooms infected. next to patients through the space left by Thank You to our Healthcare Heroes “The biggest thing was properly put- a closed door. ting on the PPE (personal protective This allowed nurses to do their jobs gear),” Heather said, noting the nurses but avoid the constant donning and doff- and other medical staff developed a ing of PPE, which would have been nec- buddy system to look after each other. essary if nurses were constantly enter- As they dealt with the pandemic each ing and exiting patients’ rooms. day, they developed necessary innova- “There was a real concern then [the tions quickly and made sure to carve out beginning months of the pandemic] time to rest even as they labored. about having enough PPE,” said Holly Stress was their constant companion. Meyer, spokesperson for MedStar St. “Our mental health was a big con- Mary’s. The Brinsfield Funeral Home Salutes the Doctors and Nurses cern,” Heather said. “We checked on If nurses were in close contact with on the front line at MedStar St Mary’s, local Nursing Homes each other; we did yoga at the nurses’ patients, Heather said, and they needed stations. to communicate with others outside of and the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home They even had activities such as their room, they used baby monitors adult coloring books available to relieve and white boards to speak to each other stress. while reducing exposure and potential “We had our quiet places if we needed contamination. Thank You MedStar

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Nurses Come TogetherNational Nurses During Week May 6-12 COVID-19 Pandemic Heather said it has not dimmed her en- town Hospital, who years ago treated thusiasm for her job. her mother for cancer. “It really fueled my fire for why I “She would talk about the nurses and became a nurse,” Heather said. “I walk all the care she got,” Heather said of her into the building each morning, know- mother’s experience. “I wanted to be ing I’m doing a job I love.” that kind of person for somebody else.” Heather was inspired to become a National Nurses Week begins May 6 nurse by her sister, who is a nurse prac- and runs through May 12. titioner, and by the nurses at George- [email protected]

“This was all done on the fly,” Meyer us well. said. “Nobody had been through this “And these were businesses who before. were hurting from the pandemic who “It all happened fast.” still helped.” Heather said the constant flow of Heather said the nurses could not patients with COVID-19, and other do their job without all of the sup- maladies, at the hospital meant that all port from others there at MedStar St. nurses had to be cross-trained to help Mary’s; that includes certified nurs- fill gaps. ing assistants and environmental “We were very supportive in- services, workers who must go into house,” Heather said. “The con- rooms vacated by COVID-19 patients tinuity of care was great.” to disinfect and sanitize them. That level of support from each other “It’s not just about the nurses,” was matched by that which came from Heather said, shortly before the na- BRYANS ROAD the community to support them, Heath- tion celebrates the work nurses do er said. during National Nurses Week. “It’s THANK YOU NURSES! Meals came in constantly to feed about everybody in-house.” LEONARDTOWN hungry nurses, doctors and staff, she From physicians to therapists GIVE US A CALL. YOU’LL BE GLAD YOU DID. said, with local businesses filling the who helped COVID-19 patients heal need. and recover to the hospitals facili- They even took the extra step to in- ties teams who, using basic build- Burris’ Olde Towne Insurance dividually wrap the meals to increase ing materials and construction work, Auto • Home • Business • LIFE sanitary precautions, to the point of in- helped to triple the negative pressure dividually wrapping slices of pizza. rooms available, they all had a part in LEONARDTOWN BRYANS ROAD “They [community members] even fighting back against the pandemic, 301-475-3151 301-743-9000 made us PPE hats,” Heather said. Heather said. WWW.DANBURRIS.COM “The outpouring of support was un- Despite all of the stress and strain real,” Meyer said. “It was the commu- the pandemic placed, and continues AN INDEPENDENT AGENT REPRESENTING nity and the businesses who supported to heap, on health care providers, ERIE INSURANCE GROUP

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Proof of residence will college’s Board of Trustees with dis- the summer. include, but is not limited to, one tinction from 2010 - 2020, completing Parents of children who will be of the following: three terms as chair and two terms as five years old by September 1, Mortgage/deed/rental agree- vice chair. 2021, should register at the school ment with 911 address assignment; During his tenure on the board, Har- assigned to their physical ad- Current utility bill with parent/ wood served as Maryland Association dress during the open enrollment legal guardian name, 911 address of Community College liaison and on period. of residence, and service address the Board Affairs Committee, the Ac- Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) (post office box is not acceptable ademic and Student Affairs Commit- may go to the school assigned to - and wireless telephone bills are tee and as the trustee representative to their legal address to complete the not acceptable); and, the CSM Foundation. registration paperwork. Children Patuxent River Naval Base hous- “We feel so fortunate that Ted has are not required to be present for ing form NOW-NATC-1110-1/15, agreed to join the Foundation and con- registration. Required documen- Assignment to Public Quarters, tinue his work to help CSM students tation includes evidence of birth, which identifies bona fide resi- succeed and close equity gaps,” said proof of residency, a copy of the dence in St. Mary’s County. CSM Acting Executive Director of the child’s immunization record, and Parent(s)/Legal Guardians not CSM Foundation Chelsea Clute. “His Ted Harwood any court papers regarding cus- intending to register an appropri- leadership and guidance during his high school graduates going to col- tody of the minor child. Parent(s)/ ately aged child for kindergarten tenure as the college’s Board of Trust- lege select CSM. These factors make Legal Guardian(s) must also bring must obtain a waiver from the St. ee Chair was invaluable and charted the CSM Foundation’s fundraising ac- photo identification when regis- Mary’s County Public Schools CSM on a path to so many successes. tivities critical to a vibrant, dedicated tering their child. Department of Student Services. We feel like a family member is com- Southern Maryland workforce.” Each elementary school will It is not necessary for children ing home.” Harwood received his bachelor of conduct open enrollment for the enrolled in Head Start or Pre-Kin- Harwood is a lead engineer with science degree in naval science from children residing in their zone. In- dergarten in the public schools to Wyle and has more than 36 years of the United States Naval Academy in formation regarding which school register again. engineering experience. He is nation- 1974. He continued his career for 28 serves your residential area is Additional Kindergarten infor- ally and internationally recognized for years as a member of the active duty provided by the Department of mation can be found at SMCPS his technical expertise in electromag- and reserve contingents of the naval Capital Planning at SMCPS - Find - Kindergarten & Early K netic environmental effects, lightning aviation community, beginning as an a School by your address or 301- Registration. and aviation matters. Harwood co- F-14 radar intercept officer and culmi- 475-4256, option 6. You do not Questions about the program owns two patents and is an assignee of nating at the Pentagon in OPNAV as need to make an appointment to and registration may be directed two others. He is a retired U.S. Navy head of budgets for naval platforms. register a child. to Jamie Pepper, Supervisor of In- Reserve captain. The CSM Foundation, a nonprofit, Documentation which indicates struction/Elementary Programs at “I’m excited to join the CSM Foun- 501(c)3 charitable organization estab- the current physical address of the 301-475-5511, ext. 32123. dation Board and to continue to sup- lished in 1970, helps increase access child will be accepted as proof of Press Release from SMCPS port the vision and execution of CSM’s to higher education at CSM through outstanding higher education and scholarship funding and assures the workforce development endeavors for excellence of that education by rais- our Southern Maryland population,” ing and managing funds for college Meal Distribution Schedule said Harwood. “As over 80 percent of projects and objectives – including the CSM graduates remain in South- workforce development in Southern ern Maryland, I see this opportunity Maryland. The CSM Foundation is Changed as an investment in the Tri-County comprised of a tri-county, all-volun- St. Mary’s County Public dtown High, Lexington Park El- workforce. More than one-third of teer board of directors. Schools Department of Food and ementary, Margaret Brent Middle, CSM students are on financial aid, Press Release from CSM Nutrition Services announce Ridge Elementary and Spring and two-thirds of Southern Maryland changes in the schedule for curb- Ridge Middle. side meal distribution. Meals are Curb-side meal distribution available for students ages 18 will continue to be available on 1 years and younger. Meals can be Wednesdays and Fridays, from The Calvert County Times Thursday, November 12, 2020

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High, L.M. Dent Elementary, Es- send them to www.foodservice@ INSIDE Short Supply peranza Middle, Dynard Elemen- smcps.org. Radio tary, Great Mills High, Greenview Press Release from Knolls Elementary , Leonar- SMCPS. ALWAYS FREE IN PRINT AND ONLINE Thursday, May 6, 2021 The County Times Sports 21

Seahawks Lose Regular Tackle Box Fishing Report Season Finale

Kyle Clotweir landed this 49 inch, 49lb, 13 oz striper in the Potomac. By Ken Lamb Calmer days are ahead, and if Contributing Writer tides get back to normal (the wa- The striped bass (rockfish) sea- ter has been very low all week), son opened Saturday in both the and the water clears, the fishing Potomac and Bay. This is the tro- should be very good. The success phy season; the minimum keeper on the first three days with dif- size is 35 inches, and creel limit is ficult conditions, far exceeds the one per day. past few trophy season openings. Saturday morning was a blow- The traditional big lures of out with high winds and small parachutes with 9 inch shad bod- craft warnings, but the bigger ies on both tandems and umbrel- boats ventured out Saturday af- las in white and chartreuse are do- ternoon and had success with big ing the trick. The fish are taking Photo by: Bill Wood fish. The water was, and contin- the deep trolled lures with 20 or ues to be, disturbed, with muddy, more ounces; the big mojos are The St. Mary’s College of Mary- ing the run. roiled up conditions from gales of favored. land men’s lacrosse team (3-9, 1-5 St. Mary’s College and Christo- the past few days, but the fish are There are plenty of catfish in the C2C) traveled to Christopher New- pher Newport exchanged scores there for hardy souls. Reports of Potomac and the Patuxent rivers. port University to take on the #9 to start the third, but the Captains fish right at 50 inches came from Crappie, bass and bluegill are Captains (10-4, 3-1 C2C) on Satur- followed with four-straight goals the Potomac and bay, but the troll- eager to take lures in St. Mary’s day afternoon (May 1) in Coast-To- to stretch their lead to 14-9. Brown ers had to work hard for them. Lake. Coast Athletic Conference action. tallied the final goal of the third Thursday, May 21, 2020 The Seahawks fell to the Captains for the Seahawks tenth goal of the

21-13 in their regular season finale. game. St. Mary’s College headed The County Times St. Mary’s College - 13, #9 into the final quarter of action trail- Christopher Newport University ing 14-10. 13 - 21 After the Captains scored the first How It Happened goal of the fourth frame, the Se- The Seahawks recorded the first ahawks netted back-to-back goals goal of the contest from defender from Brown and Brock Daniel to Ethan Little at the 11:19 mark of cut the CNU lead to three. Next, Staycation the first quarter. The Captains re- the Captains captured the momen- What Are Your Plans This sponded a minute later with a score tum again with three-straight goals Guide to even the game at one. Next, St. for an 18-12 advantage. Brown tal- Summer? Mary’s College went on a three- lied the final goal of the game for goal run with three man-up goals the Seahawks with 5:59 remaining. recorded by Ben Claffee, Dominic CNU put the game out of reach with Venanzi, and Jeremiah Clemmer. a three-goal run to end the game. Christopher Newport finished the Inside the Box Score opening quarter strong with five Brown led the Seahawks with unanswered goals to capture their four goals and three assists for a first lead of the game, 6-4. team-high seven points. Hubbard The Captains stretched their lead followed with three points. Tommy to 9-4 with three-straight goals to Rinder led the Seahawk defense begin the second stanza. However, with a team-best two caused turn- the Seahawks battled back into the overs, while Mitch Boudreau gath- game with a four-goal run to trim ered a team-high five ground balls. the Captain lead to 9-8. Abe Hub- Dylan Rice led the Captains with bard, Venanzi, Jude Brown, and 10 points. Cameron Linger tallied goals dur- 100%

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ON NEWSSTANDS EVERY THURSDAY & ONLINE AT COUNTYTIMES.NET CountySt. Times Mary’s County ● Calvert County www.countytimes.net 22 PAX River The County Times Thursday, May 6, 2021 Patuxent River Naval Air Station News Navy Receives Production Approval For Next- Generation Air Combat Training System The Naval Aviation Training Systems identified a critical need for a common, combat scenarios. USN and USMC pilots, naval flight and Ranges program office (PMA-205) encrypted and multiple-level security “The Fleet has been asking for this officers, aircrew, and maintainers with received Milestone C approval for its range training system, and PMA-205 type of capability for some time and the training equipment required to pro- next-generation air combat training sys- will be delivering TCTS Inc II to meet we, along with Collins, have worked vide lethal capability and operational tem, the Tactical Combat Training Sys- those requirements on schedule.“ diligently to develop, test and mature readiness. The program office manages tem Increment II (TCTS II) on April 27. The TCTS II system is an open archi- this training capability, while main- flight simulators, part-task trainers, Approved by Program Executive Of- tecture system enabling highly secure taining schedule,” said Chuck Kaylor, maintenance trainers, airborne and ficer for Aviation Common Systems air combat training across fourth- and PMA-205 TCTS II team lead. “Obtain- underwater training range instrumenta- and Commercial Services (PEO(CS)), fifth-generation aviation and maritime ing Milestone C approval is a culmina- tion, threat systems, and associated cur- Gary Kurtz, Milestone C clears the way platforms, replacing and advancing the tion of our efforts.” ricula to ensure optimum performance for the TCTS II program to transition existing range training infrastructure. Performance and flight testing will be for naval aviation. into limited production with the support The Collins-developed training pod is conducted by Air Test and Evaluation Responsibilities include execution of industry partner, Collins Aerospace the first to meet the services’ require- Squadron Two Three (VX-23) at Naval of naval aviation’s Live, Virtual Con- Systems (Collins), Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ments and communicates with both Air Station Patuxent River, in Mary- structive training strategy, execution of Going into production of this capa- airborne and ground equipment. land, on the F/A-18E Super Hornet. the Naval Aviation Simulator Master bility comes after many years of work “The TCTS II system is also built The Air Force teamed up with the Plan, commonality and interoperability and planning done by the PMA-205 with future growth in mind and in- PMA-205’s TCTS II program, lever- across training systems, procurement and Collins team. “I could not be cludes key components to achieve Live, aging investments made by the Navy and sustainment of training products more proud of this team’s achievement Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) capa- to enable delivery of these training and services to include equipment over- revolutionizing the way we train,” said bilities,” said Sullivan. capabilities sooner and at a lower cost, haul and/or replacement, engineering Kurtz. LVC blended training is a cost-effec- helping our warfighter best prepare for changes, modernization and technol- “This is an exciting time for the tive solution for developing and testing real-world threats. ogy refreshes, and future technology program and the Fleet as we start pro- emerging technologies and is critical PMA-205 provides full life-cycle advancements for training systems and duction on the next Tactical Combat for providing aviators and weapon acquisition of naval aviation platforms, training ranges. Training System,” said Capt. Lisa Sulli- system operators with realistic mission general training systems, training range van, PMA-205 program manager. “The rehearsal training for the complex chal- instrumentation systems, and distrib- Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force all lenges they might face during actual uted mission training centers to provide

The Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS II) achieved Milestone C on April 27 and has been approved for limited production. Thursday, May 6, 2021 The County Times Contributing Writers 23 Here’s a Long-lasting DAILY RITUALS Mother’s Day Sometimes I wonder about all my rituals and traditions. I was think- ing about this Saturday morning when I had to watch the Landscapes Gift through time with David Dunlap Mother’s Day has almost ar- to pay these costs out of pocket and all the This Old House shows rived. As an adult, you can fully without jeopardizing her finan- on PBS and Create TV before my appreciate all your mother has cial independence. Furthermore, day feels right. I have to have my done for you, so, on this occasion, Medicare typically pays only a Scottish Breakfast tea, steeped and you may be happy to give Mom small portion of these expenses. ready right as the painting series flowers, candy, jewelry or some- To help your mother deal with Landscapes through time begins. I thing similar. But Mother’s Day is this potential financial threat, you guess this is no different than Sun- here and then it’s gone. Is there a might want to suggest she meet day mornings, when I have to have longer-term gift that can make a with a financial professional, who my tea ready just as the trumpet real difference in your mother’s can explore possible sounds out Abblasen for CBS Sun- life? strategies and products de- day Morning. The trumpet sound Actually, there is – the gift of signed to ad- dress long-term is just really special to me, because clean, etc. That makes lots of logi- knowledge care. And the sooner, the better, my father and I started watching it cal sense to me since I do that too. for her financial future. because these solutions will be- together in 1979 on the weekends I I think my oldest brother Bob may Specifically, there are two key come more expensive and chal- was home from St. Mary’s College. be like this too, in fact, I am pretty areas in which you may be able lenging the older your mother He passed away on May 6th, 1980; sure he is, especially after being an to provide valuable help to your gets. the last day of my second semester Air Force Test Pilot then Alaskan mother: long-term care and estate The second topic you may want of college, so we didn’t get to see it Airlines pilot. Though he may have planning. But don’t panic – you to bring up with your mother is together too often before that. He been ritualized and on-time in re- don’t have to be an expert in ei- her estate plan. Has she drafted wasn’t too much into TV, more into gard to his careers, his daily life reading, though I do remember he goes according to his own sched- ther one of these subjects. You a will? Has she safe- guarded her liked All in the family and MASH. ule. He is on Bob Time. can, however, steer Mom – and wishes by creating the necessary So, this Sunday, as I did last Sun- When I walk my paths to the God possibly your other parent, too, if legal documents? These could in- day and all before, I will raise my Spot out in the front yard, I have to one is in the picture – in the right clude a durable power of attorney teacup to the trumpet and the sun go the same way every day. I can- direction. Let’s take a quick look forfinances, which allows her to outside and say hi in Heaven to not walk in just anywhere or go at both these topics. First, consid- name someone to manage her fi- my father, mother, sister, and one down a path the wrong way. Then er long-term care. If your mother nancial affairs if she becomes in- of my two brothers, an aunt, uncle, I worry a bit during the day if for is in good health, you may not capacitated, and a durable power and three cousins (all brothers some reason I have to do it differ- have thought much about wheth- of attorney for health care, which who have passed in the last couple ently. Inside the house, things have er she would eventually need an allows someone to make medical years). It’s just my thing, and prob- to be a certain way, not so much extended stay in a nursing home deci- sions for her if she is able ably always will be. now, since the bedroom is still in or the services of a home health to do so herself. Having her es- Actually, I guess, every day be- limbo waiting on delayed furniture aide. But the odds aren’t neces- tate plans in order can help pro- gins this way for me, well at least and mattress. sarily in her favor: About 70 per- tect your mother’s finances and the tea part. I don’t salute the past I also get a bit OCD when some- cent of adults who reach 65 will ensure her legacy is honored – relatives every day. During the one in the house puts the toilet pa- eventually re- quire some type of which is almost certainly an out- week, I have my tea ready for Mur- per and paper towel rolls on what I long-term service and support, come she would keenly desire. der She Wrote’s theme song and consider to be the wrong way. I see according to the U.S. Department So, if your mother doesn’t already wait until Jessica waves to the cam- this issue come up a lot on Face- of Health & Human Services. And have a comprehensive estate era in the opening credits to lift my book. Again, sometimes I think this type of care is expensive: The plan, encourage her to see a legal teacup and say, “Good morning my husband’s inner 14 year old boy annual me- dian cost for a private professional Jessica”. I don’t know why, must be comes out at these times. The same room in a nursing home is more to start the process. a bit (quite a bit) of OCD tenden- goes for when he steals one of my than $100,000, and it’s nearly Helping your mother protect cies in there. It just seems to make Fig Newtons when he has 50 other $55,000 per year for the full- herself from the catastrophic my day better and run smoother. snacks available. And since I am a time services of a home health costs of long-term care and the And I don’t even have to watch bit OCD, I can tell when the open- aide, according to a survey by the chaos of an inadequate estate all of Murder She Wrote or CBS ing has been tampered with. Now, insurance company Genworth. plan may not sound like a typical Sunday Morning, but I do need to I know why his mother hid and la- Unless your mother has accu- Mother’s Day offering, but your hear the opening music. When my beled her food when she lived with mula- ted a great deal of financial actions can help keep Mom in a husband is in one of his 14 year old us. Well, I hope you all have a great resources, she likely won’t be able good place in l adolescent moods, he will some- rest of the week, I’m going to do times whistle or hum along to ag- a Google search on mini safes the gravate me. Marriage fun. That’s size of a carton of Fig Newtons, okay, there are ways to repay. right after I go in the living room to Article was contributed by David McDonough I am ritualized like this with so hear my Murder She Wrote music. many things and I am not sure why. To each new day’s adventure, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones. Lots of artists I know have said Shelby Office located at 41680 Miss Bessie Dr Suite 302 that they can’t start paintings until Please send your comments or the dishes are done, or the house is ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@ya- Leonardtown MD, 20650 hoo.com or find me on Facebook 301 997 1707 24 Legals The County Times Thursday, May 6, 2021

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ST. MARY’S COUNTY, MARYLAND Legal Notices Paradise Point LLC Case No. C18CV21000041 C/O Lucas I. Dansie, Counsel for Plaintiff IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ST. MARY’S COUNTY, MARYLAND 406 5th Street NW, Lower Level, Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (202) 783-1597, [email protected], Paradise Point LLC Case No. C18CV21000041 C/O Lucas I. Dansie Counsel for Plaintiff Plaintiff 406 5th Street NW, Lower Level Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (202) 783-1597, [email protected], v. Plaintiff The Estate of Robert N. Shaw C/O Elizabeth Kowley v. 24014 Dudley Ct., Hollywood, MD 20636-3209 ,

Norman G. Doyle, Sr. and 20919 Willows Rd, Lexington Park MD 20653 The Estate of Elva S. Shaw and C/O Elizabeth Kowley 24014 Dudley Ct., Hollywood, MD 20636-3209 Margaret Doyle 20919 Willows Rd, Lexington Park MD 20653 and and St. Mary’s County, Maryland,

Wesbanco and Mark Semanie, Resident Agent 1525 Pointer Ridge Place, Bowie, MD 20716 all unknown owners of the property described below, their heirs, devisees and per- sonal representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administra- and tors, grantees, assigns, or successors in right, title and interest and any and all persons having or claiming to have an interest in the property described as: Wesbanco Joseph E. Burnett or M. John Miller, Trustees 46064 Rolling Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653 1525 Pointer Ridge Place, Bowie, MD 20716 and also known as Account Number 08-042942, St. Mary’s County, Maryland, Defendants. and ORDER OF PUBLICATION all unknown owners of the property described below, their heirs, devisees and The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption personal representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, in the following property, sold by the Collector of Taxes for St. Mary’s County to the administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right, title and interest and any and Plaintiff: all persons having or claiming to have an interest in the property described as: 46064 Rolling Rd Lexington Park, MD 20653 NO ADDRESS GREAT MILLS 20634-0000 also known as Account Number: 08-042942 Waterfront and also known as Account Number 08-097976, The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemp- Defendants. tion have not been paid. It is therefore on this 7th day of April, 2021, by the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland: ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption ORDERED, that notice be given by insertion of a copy of this ORDER in some in the following property, sold by the Collector of Taxes for St. Mary’s County to the newspaper having a general circulation in St. Mary’s County once a week for 3 suc- Plaintiff: cessive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 7th day of June, 2021 and redeem the property and answer the Complaint, or NO ADDRESS GREAT MILLS 20634-0000 thereafter a Final Judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the Waterfront and also known as Account Number 08-097976, property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for Debra Burch redemption have not been paid. It is therefore on this 7th day of April, 2021, by Clerk of Court for the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland: St. Mary’s County Maryland ORDERED, that notice be given by insertion of a copy of this ORDER in some newspaper having a general circulation in St. Mary’s County once a week for 3 successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 7th day of June, 2021 and redeem the property and answer the Complaint, or thereafter a Final Judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of If you would like to place a redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. LEGAL NOTICE contact Debra Burch Clerk of Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland [email protected]

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CSM hosts Transfer institutions vir- cations may have pet policies specific com/eatlivebehealthy tually each Thursday from 11 a.m. - 2 Tuesday, May 11 to their shop/ restaurant, please look p.m. Representatives from two differ- Student Honors Recital for posted signs or inquire within. Used Clothing Drive ent institutions will be available to chat Virtual; 7:30 p.m. www.firstfridaysleonardtown.com St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds; with students and help navigate their The Student Honors Recital fea- www.visitstmarysmd.com 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. future transfer experience. RSVPs are tures solo and chamber performances Contact info: email Jen Stotler at The Woman’s Club of St. Mary’s required to access Zoom information. by CSM music students. This recital [email protected] or call (301) County will be hosting this event to Free. csmd.edu/transferthursdays will feature a variety of contemporary 247-7611. raise money for the Club’s scholarship popular music and standard classical fund. The organization awards three CSM Town Hall repertoire for specific instruments. Audience Participation Drum scholarships annually to students who Virtual; 5 p.m. Free. https://www.csmd.edu/calen- Circle demonstrate financial need and aca- Come learn more about the benefits dar/2021/05/student-honors-recital. 6 to 7 PM demic excellence. Items that are ac- of taking your courses in 7-week ses- html The Drum Circle is back! Please cepted include all types of clothing sions. Faculty and staff will be on hand note a few changes will be in place due and shoes; accessories such as hand- to answer any questions you have. RS- Grief Support Group to COVID-19: bring your own drum as bags, belts, backpacks, hats scarves, VPs are required to access Zoom in- Calvary Chapel; 7 p.m. we will not have instruments to share briefcases (but no suitcases), gloves formation. Free. https://www.csmd. Help and encouragement after the and bring your own chair. We will have and ties; and household items such as edu/calendar/2021/05/town-hall.html death of a spouse, child, family mem- free egg shakers to give away (one per blankets, tablecloths, bed linen, drap- ber, or friend. The support group person) for those without instruments. eries, curtains, pillows, towels, small Provocations meets weekly. You are welcome to be- Social distancing will be in effect. rugs, quilts and comforters. All types Virtual; 6:30 p.m. gin attending at any point. You’ll find of toys, stuffed animals and bicycles CSM Faculty Excellence Lecture it to be a warm, caring environment The Drum Circle event is out- of all size are also accepted. Items Series Provocations features Adjunct and will come to see your group as an doors, in the case of poor weather any should be put into large tightly tied Professor of Communication Gina “oasis” on your long journey through changes will be announced on Face- plastic bags, with the exception of Johnson who will present “A Differ- grief. For more information call the book @smcartscouncil. Visit www.st- hard toys that should be put into box- ent Lens: Asian American Speech church office and leave a message at marysartscouncil.com or email: info@ es. Donations are tax deductible and Communities, Mental Illness Narra- 301-645-0660 or email us at admin@ smcart.org for further info. receipts will be available. For more tives, and How Educators Can Help ccsomd.com. This is a free event open to all ages information, contact Betty Currie at Increase Help-Seeking Behaviors of and skill levels! Sponsored by the St. 301 373-4816 or Carole Romary at 301 Asian American College Students” – Mary’s County Arts Council and the 863-6969. Wednesday, May 12 in depth research that looks at the gap SoMar Drummers. Stay from 7-8 PM Wayback Wednesdays between collectivist and individualist to enjoy a free Drumline performance We hope you're loving our weekly cultural approaches. RSVPs are re- by local students! video series showing some of the sto- quired to access Zoom information. Saturday, May 8 ries that make St. Mary’s County’s Free. https://www.csmd.edu/calen- Ward Virts Concert Series Community Art Show – history so unique and interesting. dar/2021/05/provocations-series-gina- Virtual; 3 p.m. Opening Reception We thought this would be a fun way johnson.html CSM's Ward Virts Concert Series The St. Mary’s County Arts Council to bring our closed museums to you will feature pianist Jiajun (David) Lai. Gallery & Gift Shop will be hosting while we all keep our social distance. Diabetes Prevention Program This performance will be available a special community art exhibit titled Join us every week for short videos The Diabetes Prevention Program to watch on CSMDTube for 24 hours “The Cat’s Meow” for the month of featuring everything from the quirky helps participants establish and stick starting May 9 at 3 p.m. Free. https:// May! It will be all about the kitties as to the fascinating - tune in! We have with positive lifestyle changes, such www.csmd.edu/calendar/2021/05/ we will be joined by friends from Feral several episodes in the playlist! Face- as healthy eating habits, physical ac- ward-virts-david-lai.html Cat Rescue (FCR) bringing adoptable book.com/SCIMuseum tivity and positive stress management, kittens from 5 to 8 PM on May 7th for which can prevent or delay the onset a special socially distanced opening Monday, May 10 DAV Assistance Program of Type 2 diabetes. This free program evening. Pax River Quilters Meeting St. Mary’s Square ReStore; 8:30 includes 16 weekly sessions, followed We also will be accepting donations Virtual; 6:30 p.m. a.m. - 1:30 p.m. by monthly sessions for ongoing sup- of kitty-related supplies plus a portion Pax River Quilters Guild Welcomes Veterans - do you have a service- port from a lifestyle coach. Register at from all sales from the art show will You Visit our Website www.paxriver- connected disability? Did you receive www.smchd.org/dpp. be donated to FCR to help with their quiltguild.com or email prqgsomd@ an injury while on active duty and are rescue efforts. There will also be raffle gmail.com for an application to join, now filing for disability through the and door prizes! or check out our Facebook page Pax Veterans Administration (VA)? The Friday, May 7 2021 Visit www.stmarysartscouncil. River Quilters Guild. If you become Disabled American Veterans organi- Furtastic First Friday com for details, call 240-309-4061 or a member you can join in on Guest zation is here to assist you with those First Friday in Leonardtown 5:00- email: [email protected] Speakers, Sit and Sews, and the on- VA forms at no cost to you. These men 8:00 PM. line Quilto Games Pax River Quilters and women (who are disabled veter- Come by for a pet-friendly evening Beth Israel Synagogue Shabbat Guild is a 501(c) (3) Organization and ans) are volunteers who ensure you including shopping, dinner, dessert, Services Online is open to everyone. Currently meet- are placing the proper information in and one-evening-only specials at par- 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. ings are online on zoom the 2nd Mon- the proper blocks and advise you on ticipating shops, restaurants, and art Shabbat evening services are be- day of each month at 6:30pm. Follow- common mistakes that are made on galleries! Check the “Leonardtown ing held online due to COVID19. Beth ing CDC Guidelines. For more info these VA forms. Their spaces are to- First Fridays” Facebook page for de- Israel Synagogue will hold online call Cindy Miskolczi 301-769-1151. ward the rear of the building on the tails about specific events in Down- services EVERY FRIDAY at 7 PM. left side. Stop by and see if we can be town and beyond, we look forward to Check our website calendar (bethisr- Red Cross Blood Drive of assistance to you. No appointment seeing you there! aelmd.weebly.com/calendar.html) for 2nd District VFD&RS; 1:30 p.m. - 6 necessary. The traditional time of events is 5 event details. p.m. 26 Obituaries The County Times Thursday, May 6, 2021

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 Daniel (Danny) Perry After his retirement, Danny’s Ca- Box 79 Hollywood, MD 20659. Md. 20692. reer led him to Hewitt’s Service Condolences to the family may Condolences to the family may Larkin, III Center in California, MD as a Ser- be made at www.mgfh.com be made at www.mgfh.com vice Advisor for nearly 20 years. Arrangements by the Matting- Arrangements by the Matting- After leaving Hewitt’s he went ly-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., ly-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., on to get his CDL license and went Leonardtown, MD Leonardtown, MD to work for St. Mary’s County De- partment of Public Works. Driving Robert Allen Redman Frances Thelma Raley an STS bus for 11 years. Danny loved watching Wheel of Fortune, Hallmark movies, and NASCAR. Danny loved playing the Maryland lottery. Danny was predeceased by his parents and his wife Brenda. He is survived by his son Richard P. Lar- kin (Ricky) of Leonardtown, MD. Sister in law Donna Walls (Kevin) of Quakertown, PA., Brothers in law Robert Herbert (Cheryl) of Me- chanicsville, MD, Donald Gray of Daniel (Danny) Perry Larkin, Lexington Park, MD. Along with III. 70 of Hollywood, MD passed his nieces Megan Walls of Gorham, away on April 29, 2021 at home un- ME, Jessica Reithmeyer (Jeremy) der Hospice Care. Danny was born of Mechanicsville, MD. His neph- on September 10, 1950 in Sharon, ews Andrew Walls of Quakertown, Connecticut. His parents were the PA., Donald Gray of Great Mills, Robert Allen Redman, 69, of Cal- Frances Thelma Raley, was a late Daniel Perry Larkin, Jr. and MD, Andrew Mills and Robert laway, Md., died April 25, 2021, compassionate and loving wife, Dorothy DeVaux Larkin. Herbert of Mechanicsville, MD. at his residence. Born January 8, mother, grandmother, sister, and Danny proudly served the United In lieu of flowers family would 1952, he was the son of the late friend. She passed away peacefully States Navy, joining in 1968 and request donation be made to Hos- George William Redman Sr. and on May 2, 2021 at age 94. serving over 25 years. Retiring in pice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Garnett Cecilia Combs Redman. She was born to Francis Guy Hill May of 1993. His last duty station Leonardtown, MD 20650 and Hol- He is survived by his siblings, and Myrtle Louise Thompson on being VQ-4 Patuxent River, MD. lywood Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. George William Redman Jr., Pros- June 10, 1926. Soon after gradu- perity, S.C., Thomas “David” ating from Margaret Brent high Redman, Marion, S.C., Joan Ber- school, Thelma met her husband, nadette Tippett, Lexington Park, Harry C. Raley and married in Md., Mary Cecilia Redman, Cal- 1946 at the Holy Face church. To- laway, Md., Carole Ann Redman, gether, they shared over 66 years of Rehoboth Beach, Del. marriage and 5 children. He was preceded in death by his Thelma was happiest sharing in brother, Richard Patrick “Dick” laughter with family, friends, and Redman, Tucson, Ar., on Novem- community. She drove school bus, ber 2, 2020. 77E for 20 years where she touched He is also survived by his niec- the lives of many children with es and nephews, Kathy Redman her kindness. She was passionate Cordes, George William Redman about baking and decorating cakes III, Kathleen M. Tippett, David A. for many celebrations, and her in- Tippett, Nancy T. Morris, Melissa credible designs were sought after Henderson-Catlett, David Ben- by many. Thelma and her husband, jamin Redman, Karen Lovelace Harry, enjoyed many travels around Tofte and Grant William Lovelace. the world together visiting family Robert was fun, kind, smart, and creating lasting memories. hardworking, yet remained hum- Spending time with family ble. He was a devoted and caring brought great joy to Thelma. She son to his mother especially in her loved an evening playing cards with senior years. loved ones. Thelma enjoyed spend- He loved gardening and farming, ing time in the garden, teaching her going to flea markets, visiting and children and grandchildren how to helping family and others. He had garden, and grew produce to share a love for all animals. He once nur- with her friends and family. Many tured baby opossums, whose moth- evenings, her children and grand- er was hit by a car, releasing them children would be gathered around when ready to the wild. the dinner table, enjoying her deli- He worked for St. Mary’s Coun- cious meals and listening to stories ty Schools, as a building service of her travels. Most weekends were worker. After 38 years of service, spent volunteering at Holy Face he retired from his last assignment church as a Eucharistic Minister at Town Creek Elementary, where and Lector and some afternoons the staff knew him as “Bob”. He at the local food pantry. Thelma treated his co-workers like family, served as a Lady of Charity for with his kindness and humor. many years preparing meals for fu- In lieu of flowers donation may neral receptions, making birthday be made to the Second District cakes for senior citizens at BINGO Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad, and ironing alter linens. 45245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee, She had an uncanny ability to Thursday, May 6, 2021 The County Times Obituaries 27

bring people together. Her warmth Air Force in July, 1964 and served MD. assignment as Program Manager and generous personality was con- his country and family proudly. He Coordinator for the Royal Aus- tagious, and will always be remem- was honorably discharged in July, Reginald Lawrence tralian F/A-18 introduction he met bered by those who met her. She 1972 and stayed at his last duty sta- and married his beloved wife of 33 had a calmness about her that al- tion, in Maryland. Roy was blessed “Larry” Howard years. ways welcomed anyone in need of to find the love of his life, Shirley Other than his family, Larry’s advice or a helping hand. Thelma and married her in 1973. passion was sailing. An avid sailor was a pillar of strength and love in He was a dedicated man who since the age of ten, he sailed and both her family and community. worked tirelessly to support his raced throughout the world. He She set an example to all of how family. Roy worked for Nortel Net- loved the challenges and friend- to keep a happy life and support works for over 25 years of service ships he made along the way. others. before his retirement. Once he re- A celebration of Larry’s life will Thelma is survived by her chil- tired from his day-to-day job, he be held at 2pm on Saturday, May 15 dren: David Raley (Marcia) of decided to work for the St. Mary’s at the Howards’ home. Ridge, MD, Diane Raley Milgrim County Public School system for 6 In lieu of flowers, donations in of Leonardtown, MD, Elaine Raley years. He felt education was impor- his memory can be sent to Memo- Jessen (Andy) of St. Augustine, FL tant and having graduated from the rial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and John Raley (Jessica) of Leonar- College of Southern Maryland with Hospice of St. Mary’s or St. Jude dtown, MD;10 grandchildren: De- his Associate’s degree he wanted to Children’s Research Hospital. nise Raley, David Raley Jr., Julie inspire others to fulfill their own Condolences may be made to the Anderson, Angela Milgrim, Justin aspirations. family at www.brinsfieldfuneral. Russell, Meagan Russell, Shannon A great man with a deep dedica- com Russell, Savannah Redman, Madi- tion to his family, Roy loved spend- Reginald Lawrence “Larry” Arrangements by the Brinsfield son Redman, and Killian Redman;5 ing time surrounded by his loved Howard, age 66, passed away at Funeral Home, P.A. great grandchildren: Amanda, ones. He spent his life helping oth- home on May 1, 2021 after a long James Eugene Davis Alexis, Chase, Isabella and Ozzy; ers and working with organizations and courageous battle with cancer. 1 great-great grandson: Erik. that supported his community. He He was surrounded by his family. In addition to her parents and was the president of the Accokeek Beloved husband of Lynne and husband she is also preceded in Rec. Council, P.T.A. President, a devoted father of Keri Thatch- death by her son Mark Allen Raley member of the American Legion of er (Mathew), Jessica Bedsworth and her siblings: Paul Zack Hill, Mayo for over 42 years, in the Le- (Alan) and Christopher Howard. Basil Guy Hill and James Walter gion Color Guard for 15 years and Loved brother of Gina Yarbrough Hill. Loyal Order of Moose for 20 years. (Doug) and Sharon Hillgartner Memorial contributions may be When he wasn’t taking care of oth- (Milton), and proud grandfather of made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. ers, Roy enjoyed tinkering around Audrey and Henry Thatcher. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 on his own projects and proving he At the time of his passing, Lar- and Holy Face Catholic Church, was the jack-of-all trades. If it was ry was a Senior Vice President of 20408 Point Lookout Road, Great broken, he could fix it. Dayton T. Brown, Inc. His career, Mills, MD 20634. Roy was a pillar of the communi- which began with graduating from Condolences to the family may ty, a proud American but most im- the U.S. Naval Academy in 1977, be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. portantly a family man. He was a included numerous civilian and com proud husband, father, grandfather, military positions. A Naval Avia- Arrangements by the Brinsfield Godfather and friend. The memo- tor (F-14) who transitioned to Air- Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, ries Roy left behind will carry craft Maintenance Duty Officer, James Eugene Davis, 74 of Char- MD. you through the hard days and his he retired with the rank of Captain laughter and stories will make you lotte Hall, MD peacefully entered Ernest Roy King from the Program Manager, Avia- heavens glory on April 19, 2021 at smile through sorrow. His legacy tion (PMA 205) at Patuxent River will be carried on through many Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Naval Air Station, after 33 years of Charlotte Hall, MD. Born on No- generations. distinguished service. Key mili- Roy is survived by his beloved vember 13, 1946 in Washington, tary positions included US Pacific DC he was the second oldest of five wife, Shirley King of Mechanic- Fleet, Director of Aircraft and Re- sville, MD; daughters, Brandi M. brothers. gional Maintenance and APML for He graduated from Fairmont King (Todd Lentner) of Hollywood, the F/A-18 program. During his Maryland and Christi Montgomery Heights High School, Capital of LaPlata, MD; granddaughter, Michalyn; God-son, Robert Harri- son, Jr.; grand-dog Aldo and many In rememberance of our Aunt Lucille Berry, Grandmother Agnes Mugg, and extended family and friends. Roy our Mother Mary Catherine Kane. is predeceased by his parents, and siblings, Dale King, Roger King and Earl King. The family will receive friends for Roy’s Life Celebration on Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Memo- Ernest Roy King, 74, of Mechan- rial Service at 7:00 p.m. officiated icsville, Maryland passed away by Deacon Bill Kyte from Immacu- peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021 late Conception Catholic Church. after a courageous battle with can- Interment will be private. cer at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Condolences to the family may On this Mother’s Day, we would like to remember the three women that we had in our Leonardtown, MD. He was born on be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. lives to love and help us grow to be everything that we are. There will be no one else in September 15, 1946 in Altheimer, com our lives to give us the gifts of life that only you could. You had the blessings only we AR to the late, E. Leon King, and All arrangements have been could recieve through you. You were a special and truly a gift from God. We miss you so much. T. Lois Barker. made at Brinsfield Funeral Home Love, Larry Kane & Ellen Johnson Roy entered the United States & Crematory, P.A., Charlotte Hall, 28 Obituaries The County Times Thursday, May 6, 2021

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 Heights, MD in June, 1964. He Brinsfield Funeral Home & Cre- mother, Nancy Morgan of Hunting- worked various jobs before being matory, P.A., 30195 Three Notch town, MD; siblings, Stanley Mor- drafted in the United States Army Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. gan, Jr. of Prince Frederick, MD in March, 1966. He completed Boot Interment will be private. and Linda Morgan of Chesapeake Camp, Basic Combat Training and Condolences to the family may Beach, MD; and ex-husband, Paul Specialized Infantry Mortar Man be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. McGowan of Mechanicsville, MD. Training before beginning shipped com She was preceded in death by her directly to the war in Vietnam. father, Stanley Morgan, Sr. James was an Infantryman deep- Laurie Ann McGowan The family will welcome friends ly involved in combat situations for Laurie’s Memorial Service on daily. His specialty was operating (Morgan) Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 3:00 mortars and grenade launchers. He p.m. at Victory Baptist Church, was appointed as Squad Leader, 29855 Eldorado Farm Ln., Mechan- then shortly thereafter his Platoon icsville, MD 20659. Sergeant was killed in action and Condolences to the family may James received an on-the-spot be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. Battlefield Promotion to Sergeant and met her future husband, Cody com over others and elevated to Platoon Lee. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Sergeant. James is truly our hero Brittany and Cody moved to Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., for his military service. Thank- Texas where she spent most of Charlotte Hall, MD. fully, James returned home safely her adult life working in the home without any physical injuries. Al- health care field taking care of oth- Clifford Warren Burdette though, as anyone who has been ers. Brittany and Cody were mar- in combat can tell you, there are ried May 9th, 2017, in Whitesboro, memories that you can never for- Texas. Brittany’s children were her get. He was honorably discharged dogs, Chowder, Penelope, Brody, in March, 1968. and Cujo. Upon his return, he became a U.S. In her spare time, she loved to Postal Letter Carrier and served go to the beach, lakes, and fishing. Laurie Ann McGowan (Morgan), twenty (20) years of dedicated One of her favorite things to do 55, of Mechanicsville, MD depart- service before his retirement. He was her weekly FaceTime with her ed this life unexpectedly Sunday, was a simple man who enjoyed his loved ones back home in Maryland. April 25, 2021. She was born on two-piece Popeyes chicken meal, a Brittany leaves behind many July 24, 1965 in Prince Frederick, glass of Chardonnay and a Swisher family and friends: her mother and MD to the late Stanley Morgan and Sweet cigar. James was a wonder- father, Paula and Kenny Morgan, Nancy Morgan currently of Hun- ful brother, uncle, friend and above her brother, Brett Morgan (Brit- tington, MD. all son of God. If you knew him, tany), Bryton, Bowen, and Brook- As a graduate of Northern High you knew a true hero both physi- lyn, her sister, Brenda Morgan School, Laurie would go on to work cally and emotionally. (Sam), Naomi, and Jaxson. Her in the customer service profession. Condolences may be made at very close cousin, Heather (Justin), She made many wonderful friends Clifford Warren Burdette, 79, of www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Little Justin, and Ezra, grandfa- over the years and enjoyed meeting Hollywood, MD, died peacefully All arrangements have been ther and grandmother, Wayne and so many people. at Hospice House of St. Mary’s on made at Brinsfield Funeral Home Brenda Wise; grandmother, Chris- Laurie was a caring and loving Tuesday, April 27, 2021. & Crematory, P.A., Charlotte Hall, tine Morgan; husband, Cody Lee; woman who loved and cherished He was the husband of Verla MD. mother-in-law, Becky Campbell her daughter and son. She was a Phyllis (Jones) Burdette, of 52 and Cody’s grandparents, Pat and wonderful mother, daughter, sis- years, married in St. Louis, Mis- Brittany Lee Les Campbell. Brittany had many ter and friend. Laurie found peace souri on Aug 3, 1968. aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Brittany Lee was born in Leonar- while cruising the waters on the Born June 9, 1941, at home in The family will receive friends dtown, Maryland, on November 15, family boat. She could spend hours Damascus, MD, to the late Claude for Brittany’s Memorial Life Cel- 1986. She spent her younger years with the wind in her hair, sun on Edward Burdette and Marjorie Re- ebration on May 7, 2021 from 5:00 in Maryland until her family relo- her skin and salt in the air. She ap- becca (McElfresh) Burdette. p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a Memorial cated to Florida in 2001. Brittany preciated the beauty of nature and Cliff, graduated from Damascus Service be held at 6:00 p.m. at the then went on to finish high school the calm it could bring to her soul. High School, class of June 1959, She also enjoyed going on vacation attended four years at Randolph and soaking up the sun on a sandy Macon University. After serving beach. Laurie was in touch with her in the Army from 17 Aug 1964 and spirituality and found comfort in being Honorably Discharged on 16 the Lord Jesus Christ. Aug 1967, he graduated from Tow- Although, her life was not al- son University in 1968. He retired ways easy, Laurie cherished every from Minitech Corporation, Hol- moment she spent with her loved lywood, MD, March 2002; taught Lynda J. Striegel ones. A beautiful soul has left her Mathematics at Chopticon High REVOCABLE LIVING TRUSTS • BUSINESS LAW earthly body behind, remember School, from Sept. 1968 to June WILLS • PROBATE ADMINISTRATION the good times, rejoice in the good 1978. memories and know that Laurie POWERS OF ATTORNEY • LIVING WILLS Cliff is survived by his two chil- is always beside you. When you dren, son Gregory Warren Burdette SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS hear the birds sing in the morning, (friend Vickie Ingram) of Califor- Lyn speaks to many groups regarding Estate Planning & would know it is Laurie’s way of letting nia, MD; daughter Kristi Camille be happy to speak to yours. Lyn also offers complimentary you know she is at peace in God’s Quade of Candler, NC; grandchil- Estate Planning Classes the Third Wednesday of Each Month heavenly kingdom. dren, Allison Camille Quade, Co- at 11AM at 8906 Bay Avenue • North Beach, MD 20714. Laurie is survived by her chil- rey Adam Quade and KhloeAnne dren, Lauren McGowan of Me- Verla Quade; Siblings, Hazel Mae 301-855-2246 • www.legalstriegel.com chanicsville, MD and Michael Hoyle of Kemptown, MD; Donald McGowan of Mechanicsville, MD; Edward Burdette of New York; Thursday, May 6, 2021 The County Times Obituaries 29

Grace Rebecca Snapp of Gaithers- teaching ballroom dancing at the Chardonnay, “Russell Stover Pec- burg, MD and Claude Michael Bur- Arthur Murray Dance Studio—es- tin” (only) Jelly Beans, cheese, dette and wife Eunice of Westmin- pecially the time she danced with crabs, oysters, stuffed ham, and the ster, MD, brother-in-law William Arthur Murray himself. She taught color blue. She is also remembered David Jones and wife Sally of Flor- the “Arthur Murray Method” and for her endless curiosity and the ida; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, used to say, “You have to teach way she loved looking things up. In great-nephews, great-great-nieces something fourteen times to make her prime, no one was more prac- and nephews, plus many friends it stick.” tical, organized, or efficient. She and other relatives. In 1955, Jessie met the Reverend was good at just about anything He is preceded in death by his Charles “Chuck” Daugherty at a she attempted—computers being parents and a son, Keith Adam New Year’s Eve party in St. Mary’s a notable exception. All of this, Burdette. County. She was his “blind date.” plus her ready smile, easy laugh, In lieu of flowers, donations can Her grandmother approved of the warm embrace, and desire for a be made in Clifford Burdette’s fact that he was Episcopalian but chatty conversation will be greatly name to Habitat for Humanity, was appalled to discover that he missed by her children, grandchil- 21600 Great Mills Road, Lexing- was also “a Yankee.” They were dren, great-grandchildren, nieces ton Park, MD 20653 or Hollywood married at All Faith Episcopal and nephews, and scores of oth- Center and Prince George’s Hospi- Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Holly- Church in Mechanicsville in 1957 ers whose lives she touched in her tal Center. wood, MD 20636. and lived happily together for the long, loving, wonderful life. He is survived by his children, Condolences may be made to the next 55 years. They raised three A funeral service will be held Charlotte Ecker Davis of Edgewa- family at www.brinsfieldfuneral. children—Mike, Anne, and Ray at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church ter, MD and Franklin H.D. Ecker of com (Charles Raymond Cotton Daugh- on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at 3:00 Baltimore, MD; his grandchildren: Arrangements by the Brinsfield erty III). Chuck died on All Souls’ pm—all welcome. The service will Savannah, Courtney and Jackson Funeral Home, P.A. Day, November 2nd, 2012. be immediately followed by inter- Davis of Edgewater, MD; his sis- A devoted wife, Jessie quietly ment in the churchyard. In lieu of ter, Charlotte Hepner of Boynton Jessie Turner supported Chuck as he ministered flowers, the family request you Beach, FL; and extended family to the many needs of the hun- give a donation to your local Hos- and friends. In addition to his par- Born on August 15th, 1923, to dreds of parishioners associated pice. Condolences to the family ents and beloved wife, he is also Louis Herbert Wise and Mary Turn- with the various churches he led. may be made at www.brinsfieldfu- preceded in death by his brother, er Sasscer Wise (“Mary Mom”) and She was literally “the wind be- neral.com Lewis Ecker. raised in Mechanicsville, Mary- neath his wings.” She embraced Arrangements by the Brinsfield A celebration of his life may be land, Jessie Turner was the young- her role, welcoming new people Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. planned and held at a later date. est of the three Wise children. She with open-arms and participat- Condolences to the family may loved her brother Herbert (Herb) ing enthusiastically in Church ac- George Thomas Dunlop be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. and sister Maria (Ria) dearly and tivities—especially the Church com. all three remained close their en- fund-raisers, potluck suppers, and Ecker Arrangements by the Brinsfield tire lives. Related by blood to the “fun nights.” Very social, Jessie Funeral Home, P.A. Wises, Turners, Sasscers, Medleys, George Thomas Dunlop Ecker, never met a stranger. Jessie shared 80, of Hollywood, MD, passed Ables, Gibbons, Waters, and so on, Chuck’s passion for travel. They Jessie was cousin to just about any- away on April 19, 2021 at his home. both loved England—and spent He was born on June 8, 1940 in one with deep roots in St. Mary’s two separate years there (1962 and County. She loved her sense of be- Charlottesville, VA to 1972) with all three children. The the late Henry Dunlop longing and pointed with pride to family took annual month-long all the landmarks that spoke of her Ecker and Margaret vacations throughout the United Mehring Ecker. family’s place in the county’s his- States. Chuck also arranged tours tory. The “Jessie Wise Daugherty On June 24, 2967, Thank you Lord for and acted as tour guide for groups Dunlop married his Collection” at the Maryland State of parishioners and friends. Jes- Archives contains a number of beloved wife, Carolyn Doug Delahay Woodburn sie went on several of these trips, Smith Ecker in Wash- land-records and other documents including Hawaii, England, and dating from 1666-1867 that she do- ington, D.C. They were 5/12/2000 - 8/3/2019 the Holy Land. They passed along married more than 52 nated to the state. their love of travel—and their ap- Jessie’s command of the Eng- years, living mostly "love you pumpkin" preciation for other cultures—to in Bethesda, MD and lish language was testimony to the their children. excellent education she received Purcellville, VA, be- A devoted mother, Jessie made fore Carolyn’s pass- at the two-room schoolhouse in home a safe, loving, and fun place Mechanicsville, Margaret Brent ing in October 2019. to be. She was an enthusiastic sup- He enjoyed spending High School, and Strayer Busi- porter of any activity her children ness College in Baltimore. She was his retirement on the chose to pursue. No one cheered water in Hollywood, often asked to edit her children’s more loudly or encouraged more school papers, at every level, to MD. Dunlop received actively than she did. Her children his undergraduate de- include her daughter’s doctoral were her pride and joy. She worked dissertation! She loved words, es- gree from Washington as a school secretary to ensure the & Lee University, his pecially their origins. Armed with best teachers and classes for her that knowledge, her skill playing Master’s Degree from kids. After Ray, the youngest, was University of Iowa and Scrabble was legendary. With the out of High School, she spent many help of three 7-letter words, she his Juris Doctor from years as a dental receptionist. She American University. won a game just 3 weeks before she was an equally devoted grand- died. In addition to Scrabble, Jes- Throughout his 50 Words cannot say mother and great-grandmother. year career in health- sie loved crossword puzzles, jigsaw Jessie passed away on the 25th of puzzles and card games—particu- care administration, We miss you everyday April of natural causes, at home, he served as CEO for larly the game of Bridge. surrounded by family. She was 97 After her years at Strayer Busi- several DC area hos- years young. She is remembered pitals including Wash- Through the month of May ness College, Jessie held several fondly for many things—her love jobs in Baltimore. She loved remi- ington Hospital Cen- of people, a good story, music from ter, Loudoun Hospital We remember your Birthday niscing about the years she spent the 40’s, a glass of Sherry and/or 30 BusinessDIRECTORY The County Times Thursday, May 6, 2021

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