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Commissioners Keep Property Tax Rate tax rates] where it is.” Commissioner Mike Hewitt was the lone vote to move to reduce the rate. “And I’ll be consistent in going to constant yield,” Hewitt said, who earlier praised the commissioners’ agreement from last week to reduce the homestead tax cap from five percent to three percent, which meant more savings for those who have spent decades in one residence. County finance chief Jeanett Cudmore said that, modeled on a home of about $100,000 in value the homestead tax credit would move from $126.42 a year to $144.13 a year. Morgan confirmed, though, with Cudmore that: “With all the credits we give out we have a decrease in revenue of about $1.3 million. “And the homestead tax credit saves folks about a buck-and-a-half a month,” Morgan said. Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron’s budget request was also up for discussion at the work session; this year’s request is $40.9 million. By Guy Leonard budget work session. The request included $622,179 for six additional cor- Staff Writer By keeping the property tax rate as it is for fiscal rections officers needed for the adult detention center 2020 the county can expect to reap an extra $642,991 expansion. Citing a tight fiscal outlook this budget season a in property taxes; the current rate is only .6 percent Cameron said the sheriff’s office is requesting ad- majority of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County higher than the constant yield rate. ditional non-recurring funds in the amount of $193,542 agreed that they should keep the current property tax The county collected about $110.4 million in prop- for uniforms and equipment for seven deputy positions rate of .8478 for $100 of assessed value this week. erty taxes as of November of last year. that had been reinstated in his agency. The decision not to move to the constant yield rate, The proposed fiscal 2020 operating budget is $232.2 a rate which would have to be reduced to insure the million. [email protected] county would only collect as much in property taxes “I’ll speak up since I’ve been consistent,” said Com- as they did the last fiscal year, came during a Tuesday missioner Todd Morgan. “I want to keep it [property
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Some Serious Crimes Up In St. Mary’s for 2018 By Guy Leonard did thefts from 291 in 2017 to 239 in 2018. Staff Writer Arsons doubled from one to two for 2018, according to the latest figures. Crime statistics for 2018 show that rapes and robberies “Overall were down about 9.5 percent for Part 1 have increased significantly over 2017. crimes,” Moses said. “We’ve also had an uptick in fraud.” Such crimes are called Part 1 crimes and are collated Moses said the increase for reported fraud and em- and reported annually as part of the the FBI’s Uniform bezzlement cases was due in large part to a hacking of Crime Report (UCR). the computer system at Cedar Point Federal Credit Union Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron and members of his which exposed many of their customers. command and community policing staff spoke about the The number of fraud cases jumped from 29 to 45, ac- crime trends at a meeting with the local chapter of the cording to the latest statistics. NAACP last week. Lesser offenses such as alcohol violations and calls for “Part 1 crimes are the most egregious violations out trespassing also increased vastly in their reporting, in there,” said Sgt. Shawn Moses, head of the Lexington one case by 162 percent, Moses said, but this was mostly Park COPS Unit, which specializes in crime reduction in due to more citizens contacting the COPS Unit in Lex- the community. ington Park. Moses said rapes county wide were up 60 percent for He viewed this as a positive step in cementing com- 2018, while robberies were up 47 percent over 2017. munity relations. Rapes increased from five to eight, statistics showed, Much of the Part 1 crime activity occurs along Shan- while robberies – strong arm and armed – jumped from gri-La Drive, the Colony Square community and Patux- 21 to 31. ent Homes and has been so for the past decade, Moses Moses said two defendants believed to be respon- said. sible for a rash of robberies last year have since been There was often a revolving door involved in combat- apprehended. ing such nuisance and quality of life crimes, Moses said, Part 1 crimes also include murder or homicide, aggra- especially since deputies were dealing with third and vated assault, burglary, theft and arson, according to the fourth generation alcoholics. sheriff’s office. “One day we’re arresting people, the next day we’re Murders decreased from three to two in St. Mary’s for walking them into social services,” Moses said. “It hap- 2018, while aggravated assaults decreased by one inci- pens all the time.” dent from 44 to 43. Sgt. Shawn Moses speaks with the NAACP about crime Burglaries also decreased slightly from 107 to 101 as [email protected] statistics and community policing in Lexington Park
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Highway Fatalities Continue to Mount in St. Mary’s 20-year-old man, Machiavelli Savoy, “She was completely blameless,” were critically injured Sunday after- Cameron said of Anderson’s involve- noon in Lexington Park. ment in the crash. Police say they gave chase to Savoy There is currently an internal inves- who was wanted on warrants and that tigation underway to determine if the he lost control of his vehicle and struck chase was within agency policy, Cam- the Volkswagen sedan owned by Carol eron said. Anderson. “We’re in the midst of that now,” he A firearm was recovered from Savoy said. on his person immediately following the crash, police said. [email protected]
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Woman Claims Mistreatment by STS Drivers and their alleged mistreatment of an el- Burroughs also claims that one driver derly Leonardtown woman has resulted caused some small damage to her scoot- in several drivers being disciplined. er when he attempted to secure it inside “No one was fired,” Deatrick told The the bus further than it had already been. County Times. “But some drivers defi- “They seem to resent me getting on nitely needed a refresher in the human [the bus] with my scooter,” Burroughs side of delivering a service.” told The County Times. The allegations come from Mary In examining Burroughs’ scooter per- Burroughs, 79, who claimed that in late sonally on Monday, Deatrick agreed that January there were several incidents in it was neither too large nor too heavy to which certain drivers balked at lowering be brought on board the bus. the platform on the STS bus in order to Deatrick said securing scooters or bring her and her motorized scooter on other aids for mobility on a county bus board. was a matter of policy but his office was Burroughs claimed that on several oc- still pursuing Burroughs’ complaints for casions she was berated for wanting to being mistreated. bring her scooter on board; on one oc- “We must tie them down,” Deatrick casion she claims she was left out in the said, noting that two people have been cold in the town square in Leonardtown injured recently when such devices had at the corner of Fenwick Street for 15 not properly been secured. “But we want minutes before a bus driver would bring people to be spoken to in a polite way.” the left down to bring her on board. Deatrick said Burroughs’ complaints Deatrick acknowledged that Bur- led to his formulating an action plan to roughs’ treatment at the hands of certain ensure drivers both know the require- drivers was not acceptable, particularly ments for bringing on devices riders Public Works chief John Deatrick talks with Mary Burroughs about her complaints of the incident in which she was left in the need as well as how to treat them. mistreatment by STS bus drivers. cold for a quarter of an hour, but was not Deatrick said he had not received any By Guy Leonard and Transportation John Deatrick, who sure why that had occurred. other complaints about driver behavior. Staff Writer also oversees the operation of the coun- “I took Mrs. Burroughs’ complaints ty’s STS bus service, said an investiga- very seriously; there’s fact behind [email protected] The county’s director of Public Works tion into the conduct of several drivers them,” Deatrick said. “I regret the in- convenience she had.” Attorney General Announces E’RE CELEBRATIN • W G • • • • • Wells Fargo Redress Program • • Maryland Attorney General Brian E. products; and, • • Frosh today announced that Wells Fargo • Incorrectly charging customers for • • has begun a consumer redress review mortgage rate lock extension fees. program through which consumers who As part of the program, Wells Fargo is have not yet been made whole through maintaining a website that describes the other remediation programs already in issues covered by the settlement agree- place can seek to have their inquiry or ment and provides information regard- complaint reviewed by a Wells Fargo es- ing consumers’ eligibility for redress and TH calation team for possible relief. the escalation phone numbers consumers FRIDAY • MARCH 15 “Through this program, all affected may use to request review. 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Navy Wants Community Input on Environmental Impacts they have said, and they are seeking the The community can call in noise community’s comments, including any complaints at any time, Jarboe said, complaints, about the continued opera- and they have actually been in decline. tions there. “They’ve been trending down the “We have a 1998 EIS and we’re re- past two or three years,” Jarboe said. evaluating that,” said Jennifer Paulk, This week the Navy held four com- project manager at the base Sustain- munity forums for residents from as ability Office. “It’s been 20 years, far away as the Eastern Shore and Vir- there is new science and we have new ginia, who are also impacted by flight technology.” operations, to offer their opinions. Much of the complaints or comments Residents impacted by the opera- in the prior EIS centered around noise tions at Patuxent River NAS can still from aircraft testing and evaluation; offer their comments up to April 1, said despite the growth of programs on base Paulk. in the past two decades the amount of Some new developments in naval flight time there has remained much the aviation, such as the F-35 Lightning same. II, have made operations somewhat “Flight hours on the test range (often louder. out over the Atlantic Ocean) has been “It’s a little noisier that the [F-18] Su- pretty constant,” Chris Jarboe, head of per Hornet,” said Capt. Craig Lee, Vice the Sustainability Office on base, said. Commander of Naval Air Warfare Cen- “It’s about 18,000 flight hours a year.” ter Aircraft Division. A significant portion of that takes place at altitudes of up to 25,000 feet, [email protected] far above where residents can hear it. Francis Gray, Tribal Chairman of the Piscataway Conoy tribe talks with Navy representative Jason Stewart at an open house for an environmental impact study By Guy Leonard environmental impact study (EIS) that Staff Writer detailed the effects the training and Draft Oyster Management testing of aircraft had on the surround- Back in 1998 officials at Patuxent ing community. Plan Open for Comment River Naval Air Station completed an The time has come for another one, Public Input Accepted Through March 19
Photo by William Whaley The Maryland Department of Natural Acting Secretary Jeannie Haddaway- Resources is now accepting public com- Riccio said. “We welcome input from ment on a draft Maryland Oyster Man- the public as we work through the pro- agement Plan, the first updated fishery cess of finalizing the plan.” management plan since 2010 for one of In addition to feedback from the pub- the Chesapeake Bay’s most ecological- lic, the plan will be reviewed by the ly- and economically-important natural Oyster Advisory Commission, Sport resources. The public comment period Fisheries Advisory Commission, Tidal will continue until March 19. Fisheries Advisory Commission and The updated plan incorporates the Aquaculture Coordinating Council. A results of the department’s 2018 stock final draft plan is expected to be ap- assessment. proved in late spring. “The work leading to this initial draft Public comments can be submitted has been developed in consultation with to fisheriespubliccomment.dnr@mary- scientists, academics, and a variety of land.gov. stakeholders, including the environmen- tal community and commercial water- Press Release from MD DNR men,” Department of Natural Resources Thursday, March 7, 2019 The County Times 9
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Shooter Gets Prison for Firing Into Home while the victim was in his Leonard- who were upstairs in the residence, case that he was responsible for the town home last year. were listed as victims. vandalism and admitted to firing into Nicholas Osborne, 19, pleaded guilty Dishner said Osborne had been wear- the home. to two counts, one for first-degree as- ing a black hooded sweatshirt during Osborne must submit to five years of sault and the other for carrying a hand- the shooting and a red bandana across supervised probation upon release from gun on his person during the assault he his face. prison; he was given credit for one year committed. When deputies got reports of a sus- and 12 days for time served in the local He avoided prosecution on numer- picious pedestrian in the area, they ap- detention center, court records show. ous other charges including attempted prehended Osborne and charged him in murder and other first-degree assault the shooting. [email protected] charges as well as possession of drugs, While he was being taken away Os- according to court records. borne yelled back at the victim in the The incident occurred on Mary Helen Way in February of 2018 when deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire being poured into a residence. When they arrived they found Os- LEGALS borne’s vehicle, a Buick LaCrosse, abandoned in a ditch near the home he had just fired into; the car in the drive- Legal Notice way, a silver Chevrolet Impala, had been sprayed with neon spray paint. IN THE MATTER OF CHRISTOPHER EDWARD DESALVO Nicholas Osborne One of the victims, Kyle Dishner, FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO CHRISTINE ELIZABETH DESALVO had told police he saw Osbourne out- By Guy Leonard In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland Staff Writer side his house as he was in front of a mirror; Dishner ran up the stairs once Case No.: C-18-CV-19-000013 A St. Mary’s Circuit Court judge Osbourne started shooting, court re- Notice (Adult) (DOM REL 61) sentenced a California man to 10 years cords show. in prison this week for firing at a man Both Taylor Gorniak and Jessie Sink, The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which he/she seeks to change his/her name from Christopher Edward DeSalvo to Chris- tine Elizabeth DeSalvo. The petitioner is seeking a name change because: This is my name of common use.
Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 1st day of April, 2019. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought.
Debra J. Burch, Clerk of Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland
March 7, 2019
Legal Notice
IN THE MATTER OF LAURA JEAN HOLTON FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO LAURA JEAN VENNEMAN
In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland
Case No.: C-18-FM-19-000140 Notice (Adult) (DOM REL 61)
The above Petitioner has fi led a Petition for Change of Name in which he/she seeks to change his/her name from Laura Jean Holton to Laura Jean Venneman. The petitioner is seeking a name change because: I’ve been divorced for 5 1/2 years and request to go back to my maiden name.
Any person may fi le an objection to the Petition on or before the 10th day of April, 2019. The objection must be supported by an affi davit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to fi le an objection or affi davit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought.
Debra J. Burch, Clerk of Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland
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Wanted for Sexual California Women Abuse of a Minor Killed in Route 4 Crash The St. has black hair and green eyes. M a r y ’ s Anyone with information on the C o u n t y whereabouts of Timothy Patrick Ho- S h e r i f f ’s gan is asked to contact Detective Trevor Office is Teague at (301) 475-4200 extension Maryland State Police are continuing of way and entered the travel path of the s e e k i n g *8128 or by email at Trevor.Teague@ to investigate a fatal multi-vehicle crash Hyundai. The Hyundai subsequently the where- stmarysmd.com. Citizens may remain that occurred Sunday in St. Mary’s struck the passenger side of the Toyota. abouts of anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at County. Hernandez was transported by ambu- T i m o t h y (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” Shortly before 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, lance to University of Maryland Prince P a t r i c k plus their message to “CRIMES” troopers from the Leonardtown Bar- George’s Hospital Center for treatment Hogan, (274637). Through the Crime Solv- rack responded to northbound Maryland of his injuries. The passenger in his ve- age 27 ers Program tipsters are eligible for an Route 4 at Kingston Creek Road in Cal- hicle, Bonnie Hernandez, 71, of Cali- of Great award of up to $1,000 for information ifornia, Maryland regarding a serious fornia, Maryland, was transported by Mills. Ho- about a crime in St. Mary’s County that motor vehicle crash. ambulance to Charles Regional Medical gan is currently wanted for the charge leads to an arrest or indictment. The initial investigation revealed that Center, and was later pronounced de- of Sexual Abuse of a Minor. Hogan is a 1994 Toyota Corolla, driven by Raul ceased at the hospital. 5’7” in height, weighs 165 pounds; he Sheriff’s Office Press Release Hernandez, 72, of California, Maryland, Bonnie Hernandez had been a special was attempting to make a left turn from investigator with the Maryland Com- northbound Maryland Route 4 onto mission on Civil Rights with an office St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Blotter Kingston Creek Road At the same time, in Leonardtown, but had retired in 2016. a 2012 Hyundai Tuscon, being driven Both occupants of the Hyundai were Police Pursuit-Motor Vehicle vehicle. Additional charges are pending by Ashley Radano, 29, and occupied by transported by ambulance to St. Mary’s Collision review with the Office of the State’s At- Ella Fay Radano, 9, both of Solomons, Hospital. On March 3, 2019, at approximately torney. At this time speed, driver error, Maryland, were traveling on south- The Maryland State Police CRASH 12:44 p.m. law enforcement officers lo- and attempting to elude arrest appear to bound Maryland Route 4 at Kingston Team responded to the scene to assist cated Machiavelli Tyzhae Savoy, age be contributing factors in the collision. Creek Road. with the investigation. 20 of Lexington Anyone who witnessed the collision According to a preliminary investiga- The incident remains under Park, operating a or events leading up to the collision tion, the Toyota failed to yield the right investigation. vehicle in the area are asked to contact Corporal Brian of Midway Drive Connelly at (301) 475-4200 extension in Lexington Park. *8031, or by email at Brian.Connelly@ Savoy is wanted stmarysmd.com. Sell it - Buy it on numerous out- standing war- On View Arrests rants, to include Drug Arrest- On February 20, 2019, at Handgun on Per- subsequent to a search and seizure war- son, Handgun in a Vehicle, and Loaded rant executed by the Narcotics Divi- Handgun in Vehicle. Officers attempted sion, Joseph Anthony Scriber, age 50 to take Savoy into custody, however Sa- of Mechanicsville, Real Estate │ Business & Inventory │ Personal Property/Estates voy refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. was found to be │ Farm Equipment & Machinery │ Livestock │ Storage Units │ During the pursuit, Savoy lost control in possession of Benefits/Fundraisers │ Certified Personal Property Appraiser of the vehicle he was operating while suspected cocaine EXCITING FUN ● FAST ● EFFICIENT ● negotiating a curve on Pegg Road. Sa- and a suspected EXCITING ro ery t on – hes e th voy’s vehicle crossed the centerline of CDS smoking S T – Mar h 9 pm the roadway, and was struck by another device. Scriber M ood m sh Comm n ty t on vehicle. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s was charged with 27429 Thompson’s Corner Rd – Me han s e M Office Collision Reconstruction Unit re- CDS: Possession- R – M RC th M Groceries, Misc. Housewares & Box Lots sponded to the scene and continued the Not Marijuana UPDATE & NEW THIS YEAR – Friday will consist of a load of groceries (from investigation. and CDS: Possession- Paraphernalia. Richard Betz who supplies the regular grocery auctions in the area), and a Preliminary investigation determined CASE# 07763-19 variety of misc. housewares/box lots. a 1995 GMC Jimmy, operated by Ma- S T – M RC th am Tools; Farm Equipment & Machinery; chiavelli Tyzhae Savoy, was traveling Drug Arrest- On February 21, 2019, Furniture & Crafts; Antiques/Collectibles; Sheds and More! Selling with northbound on Pegg Road when Savoy Cpl. Kerby responded to 23110 block of several auctioneers at a time. Food and Refreshment available both days. lost control of the vehicle in the area of Leonard Hall Drive in Leonardtown, ro ery t on St. Mary’s ryanto n S hoo West Westbury Boulevard. Savoy’s ve- for a warrant service. Joseph Gerard S T – Mar h 22nd pm hicle crossed the centerline, and entered Denaro, had an outstanding warrant for the southbound lanes of travel, where it his arrest for the So. Mary and at ron arm Cons nment t on was struck by a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, charge of FTA/ Flat Iron Farm Auction Complex – Great Mills, MD nd rd operated by Carol Jean Anderson, age Violate Protective Mar h 22 and Mar h 2 am 87 of Leonardtown. Both operators sus- Order. Denaro Contact Ronnie (Local Point of Contact) to participate in this tained incapacitating injuries, and were was taken into Large So. MD Community Auction Event! transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hos- custody and dis- For more information go to: www.CochranAuctions.com pital; both operators were subsequently covered to have transported to area trauma centers for suspected amphet- A Southern Maryland Professional Auction Company further treatment and remain in critical amine pills on his condition. Located on Savoy’s person person. Denaro www.FarrellAuctionService.com prior to being transported to the hospi- was served the outstanding warrant and tal was a loaded handgun; other items of charged with CDS: Possession-Not Mar- 301.904.3402 evidence were also recovered from the ijuana. CASE# 10857-19 12 In Our Community The County Times Thursday, March 7, 2019
St. Mary’s Nursing Center Foundation Members and Girl Scout Troop#319 Visit Nursing Center Residents On February 10th the St. Mary’s Nurs- other delicacies were given to each nurs- ing Center Foundation members and es’ station for distribution to the resi- Girl Scout Troop #319 under the lead- dents and nurses. A tray of cookies was ership of Kay Jahn and Maria Ficalora also placed at the front desk for visitors visited the residents of St. Mary’s Nurs- to partake. The Girl Scout Troop also ing Center. Each year the Foundation visited with the residents and was able prepares Valentine Goodie Bags for all to complete the requirements for their the residents. This year the Girl Scouts Health Care Badge. The Foundation assisted in the preparation of the bags would like to thank the Girl Scouts for and helped to deliver the bags to the their help and we look forward to having residents. Each Goodie Bag contained them return next year for our Valentine a pair of non-slip socks and a stuffed Day Visit with the residents. The Foun- animal. All of the rooms were deco- dation is a nonprofit organization that rated with a hand crafted cut glass heart has raised contributions to underwrite shaped sun catcher. The sun catcher was improvements to the Nursing Center. placed on the windows of the rooms to These enhancements have had a signifi- reflect rainbows into the rooms to de- cant improvement on the quality of life light the residents. Trays of cookies and of its residents. We are in the process of
Local girl scouts delivered goodie bags to St. Mary’s Nursing Home residents. completely renovating the Beauty Salon and you can leave a request for tickets at the Center. These enhancements are by calling 301.481.6898. Won’t you help made possible in part with contributions us help them. All monies raised by the and funds raised from our annual Preak- Foundation go to Help the Residents and ness Day Party. This year the Preakness to provide Scholarships for the nursing Party will be held at Olde Breton Inn on staff at the Center. May 18th. Tickets will be available soon Prompt, Personalized, Professional $10 WALK IN NAIL TRIMS
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Long Journey to the Basketball Court When I began my weekly veteran re- painful and life altering event, that re- covery support group on December 20, sulted in years of regret and struggle. 2018, I had no idea the path it would lead He has been sober for several years. me to tell you about today. During our Needless to say, I was moved to reach group I was touched by a story from a out to athletic director, Damon Evans at very special veteran. This gentleman University of MD via email telling him served in the Army and has been attend- this story and asking for the opportunity ing my group for the last six months. He for this gentleman to be able to attend often is just a listener in group but that a Terps basketball game and maybe day I asked him this question, “What is even get a chance to meet the team. I the biggest waste of human potential?”. could only imagine how much different I wanted to get him to talk more. After his life could have been, had he had the a few minutes of thought, he spoke up. right guidance, a stronger family. He is He stated that he feels the biggest waste a gentle and kind man who has begun of human potential is when a child who to age and have health issues. If only lives in the ghetto doesn’t get the oppor- we could give him one great experience, tunity to live up to their potential, their this would be the one. And sure enough talents, their dreams. He proceeded to a week or so later I received a call from tell the group this story. In high school another athletic staff member, Jake Lon- he was a star athlete, he played foot- genecker and they wanted to do some- ball, baseball and basketball. He was thing special for him! the quarterback, pitcher and a guard. On February 23rd, I along with the vet- He made the All-city team twice while eran, his sister and brother were greeted growing up in Brooklyn, NY. He let- at the Xfinity Center by one of the stu- tered in all three sports and was offered dent team managers, Alex. We were a scholarship to play basketball at Uni- given a tour of the whole facility, met versity of Maryland. some amazing people, shot some hoops Unfortunately, he chose the wrong on the court and then sat front row for path of drugs and ultimately lost the the UMD vs. OSU men’s basketball scholarship as a result. He came from game. To say it was beyond his wildest a pretty unstable home, an alcoholic dreams is an understatement. He thor- father who wasn’t present, only a step- oughly enjoyed the entire experience mom who didn’t love him. When he along with his sister and brother. And finished his story, the group was silent we all agreed that we want to make this at first but then everyone began to show a yearly event and that I am now a part their support for him for sharing such a of their family! For me, to see the huge
Blue Crabs to Test Rules, Equipment Changes Atlantic League Partners with MLB Bill Payne, Shirley Payne, Robert Payne, Renee Nordstrom smile on his face the whole day made long as I can! Serving those who served! The new agreement continues Major it all worth it. Doing kind and simple League Baseball’s longstanding prac- things for our fellow man can go a long Renee Nordstrom tice of testing potential new approaches way and I will continue to do so for as Charlotte Hall Veterans Home under game conditions. In recent years, MLB has utilized and evaluated experi- mental rules in its Arizona Fall League, the game’s top off-season developmen- King’s Christian Academy Spelling Bee tal platform. Major League Baseball (MLB) has “We are excited to announce this new announced it has reached a three-year partnership with the Atlantic League,” agreement with the Atlantic League of said Morgan Sword, MLB’s Senior Vice Professional Baseball (ALPB) that will President, League Economics & Op- permit MLB to test experimental play- erations. “We look forward to bringing ing rules and equipment during the At- some of the best ideas about the future lantic League’s Championship Season. of our game to life in a highly competi- In addition to rules governing the trans- tive environment.” fer of players from the Atlantic League Atlantic League President Rick White to Major League Baseball, the new added: “The Atlantic League prides it- agreement includes rights for MLB to self on innovation. In that spirit, our implement changes to Atlantic League Board of Directors, led by Chairman playing rules in order to observe the and Founder Frank Boulton, enthusias- effects of potential future rule changes tically and unanimously approved this and equipment. MLB will work with forward-looking agreement.” ALPB to modify the experimental play- Major League Baseball and the At- ing rules and equipment each season lantic League will announce the ex- during the agreement. perimental playing rule and equipment MLB also will enhance its scout- changes for the 2019 ALPB Champion- ing coverage of the Atlantic League, ship Season in the coming weeks. King’s Christian Academy hosted it’s MD March 23 and then hopefully on installing radar tracking technology in The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs first middle school spelling bee Friday. to the Scripps national spelling bee in the eight Atlantic League ballparks and are members of the Atlantic League. Winners (1st place Mathew Tigrett and DC. 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Artist rendering of the proposed third building. By Guy Leonard ter said. “But there’s still good stable has only been underway for a week, has and regional economy by providing a Staff Writer enrollment.” been smooth. way to take traditionally military tech- A regional workforce needs study “I’m very happy with the way things nology used in drones and other auton- As of March 1 the Southern Mary- USM engaged in showed that along are going,” Anderson said. omous systems and help bring it to the land Higher Education Center officially with the need for more degreed profes- Dr. Ben Latigo, the interim execu- civilian market. merged with the University System of sionals in high technology jobs, there tive director at the center and also the This fits with the vision of local lead- Maryland (USM). was an urgent need for courses that of- chief academic officer, said the center ers to diversify the county’s economy The long-awaited merger is a har- fered degrees in health care, business would operate administratively from away from the defense industry and its binger of not only advanced unmanned and education. the USM’s main campus in Prince tightening budgets. and autonomous systems technology, USM was looking to fill that need George’s County. But the third building will also allow vis-à-vis the planned, new research in taking over at the higher education “Starting today [March 1] USM has for the critical expansion of the educa- building, but of expanded educational center. appointed College Park as the adminis- tion programs available at USMSM, opportunities for county residents and “Clearly Southern Maryland is one trative body,” Latigo said. “We are now Latigo said. the rest of Southern Maryland. of the more advanced technology econ- part of the state university system.” “The third building will provide the Anthony Foster, Associate Vice omies in the state,” Foster said. “But The Board of Regents at USM will space we need,” Latigo said. “Half of Chancellor for Planning and Account- there’s also demand for more business conduct a search for a new director to the space will be for the additional ability for USM, said the transition is degrees, more health care degrees and run USMSM later this year. classrooms we need; the other half will underway. also for education. Currently, the larger body is ensur- be for the pure research of unmanned “We need to get a reason- “We are looking at these needs and ing that the financial systems between systems.” ably smooth handover,” Fos- trying to match programs to meet the two are merged properly. Latigo said the latest addition to the ter told The County Times. “This them.” “The transition will be done in stag- USM will be unique. is not something we usually do.” Another key program USM will pur- es,” Latigo said. “It will be gradual.” “All the private institutions will The regional centers the USM operates sue in the merger are “2 plus 2” pro- The key to making the merger as ef- stay,” Latigo said. “It will be the only are of the system’s creation and are not grams or partnering with the College of fective and productive as many elected institution [of the regional centers] with from merging with another entity; more Southern Maryland to bring graduates leaders, both local and state, as well as a research component. over the universities that already offer from that institution to finish out their education officials hope is the autono- “This is an exciting time and it will courses at what will now be known as degree with USMSM. mous systems research facility more be even more exciting with the third the University System of Maryland at “That’s the vision,” Foster said. commonly known as the third building. building; we will be able to attract new Southern Maryland (USMSM) will Joe Anderson, a member of the The funding for the third building universities.” continue to have a home there. Board of Governors at the higher edu- at USMSM, at least in the engineering The expansion of the USM’s pres- Foster said another of the main aims cation center which is now the Board and planning phase, has been included ence in St. Mary’s is in addition to the of USM at the center was to bring en- of Advisors, said the merger promised in Gov. Larry Hogan’s capital budget. unmanned air systems center they run rollment of students back up; it had to bring new and important educational The engineering funding stands next to the county’s airport terminal on suffered in recent years as a result of opportunities to Southern Maryland. at about $13 million; while the entire Airport Road. restrictions in federal funds available “That’s going to be a major focus project could cost about $78 million to The county’s vision is to turn the en- for defense and civil servant workers to over the next few years,” Anderson construct. tire area into a technology innovation continue their education. said. “That’s going to be a big and im- “We expect approval in the next hub, also known as an airport innova- Also, the inclusion of hybrid courses, portant change. month,” Latigo said of the third build- tion district with an emphasis on aero- as well as those taught entirely on-line, “It’s going to allow a lot of young ing. “If the new building is approved, space technology. reduced the number of face-to-face stu- people, who might not have thought we expect to break ground in October. dents at the center, Foster said. they would have been able to, to go to “The third building is key.” [email protected] “The center had been buffeted by college in their own community.” The research facility is expected to some difficulties in recent years,” Fos- Anderson said the transition, which bring a substantial boon to the local Thursday, March 7, 2019 The County Times Education 17
School Board Passes Recommended Budget County Asked to Fund $6.7 Million More by School Superintendent Dr. J. Scott The three categories, negotiated missioners gave the schools less than Smith. That is a $10.3 million increase agreements, unfunded mandates for half that amount, choosing to bank $10 over the current year. The school system security, and enhancements make up million in an undesignated fund bal- is expecting $3.5 million more from the the entire $10.3 million budget increase ance which ballooned to $60 million. state to help fund the budget. proposed. The school system will be eyeing that According to materials presented by When he presented his budget on Jan. fund balance in their talks with the Chief Financial Officer Tammy Mc- 16, Smith said about the proposed in- commissioners. Court, it will cost almost $8 million crease, “It is a large number. It will grab Smith said the budget has three pri- to fund the school system’s negotiated the headlines.” He added, “It’s going to orities: people, support for students and agreements with the three bargaining be quite a conversation.” That conversa- staff, and sustaining what they now units they deal with. She said almost $5 tion will begin almost immediately as have. On the latter, he said, “We need million of that would not be covered by the commissioners develop their budget to be stable.” the state-mandated Maintenance of Ef- for an April 23rd hearing. Smith noted that in the fiscal years fort requirement for county funding. Smith at the Jan. 16 school board of 2011 through 2015 the school sys- McCourt also reported that the pro- meeting pointed out that historically tem was unable to meet their negoti- By Dick Myers posed budget includes $1.3 million in the commissioners had applied an ad- ated agreements, either by not providing Editor unfunded mandates for safety and men- ditional $4 million yearly to education. employees any increases or when they tal health. Those costs include more He said that stopped with the previous did do so it was to make up promised The St. Mary’s County Commission- than $400,000 for psychologists and board (with four returning members), increases not met in previous years. ers now have in their hands the proposed counselors and more than $500,000 for putting the school system perpetually For the Fiscal Year 2020 budget the budget from the Board of Education. a Safety and Security Coordinator and in the hole in attempting to fund their school system will be in the 4th year of a That budget passed unanimously Feb. multiple assistants. negotiated agreements with employees. four-year negotiated agreement that has 27 by the school board without com- The proposed budget also includes He noted that personnel costs, including provided that stability, Smith said. The ment calls for $6.7 million more from almost $1 million in what are character- health care, make up 92 percent of the agreement calls for STEP and Cost of the county in the next fiscal year. ized as “enhancements.” They include a school system’s budget. Living increases. The $224,579,858 proposed budget is Special Education chair, and new teach- Smith said instead of funding that $4 essentially the one submitted in January ers and nurses. million in the current budget, the com- [email protected] Tired of staring at a computer all day? The County Times is expanding its marketing team. Would you like to help local business owners with their marketing & advertising? If you are a self starter with a desire to help local businesses grow their customer base & increase profits send your resume & cover letter to [email protected] 18 Education The County Times Thursday, March 7, 2019
Four More Years: School Board Extends Smith’s Contract By Dick Myers which he could be seen cheering on the you very much for staying in St. Mary’s from Towson University, and a Doctor- Editor crowd. County,” he said. ate of Education from the University of Smith on the other hand is much more According to his biography in the Maryland at College Park. He is cer- The St. Mary’s reserved and prone to deflecting the school system website: “Dr. Smith has tified to teach English 7-12 and holds County Board of limelight from himself to others. At the been with St. Mary’s County Public Administrator I and Administrator II Education has given board meeting at which his contract ex- Schools for 26 years. He began as an credentials.” a strong vote of con- tension was announced, he said, “Thank English teacher at Leonardtown High His contract extension at the Feb. 27 fidence to Superin- you for the opportunity.” And then he School (LHS) in 1991. While in the board meeting was met with a round tendent Dr. J. Scott quickly moved on to say one of the plea- classroom, he also sponsored the school of applause by those in attendance. Dr. Smith. They did so sures of the job was being able to visit newspaper, the literary magazine, the Smith’s roots in the classroom and his at their Feb. 27 meeting by unanimously schools and also share the successes school newsletter, several drama pro- stated goal of improving salaries have voting to extend his contract for another with other educators. He mentioned ductions, and the National Honor Soci- endeared him to the teachers, who at four years, beginning July 1 of this year. having just attended a Maryland State ety. Beyond the classroom, he was the times had a rocky relationship with Dr. Smith is currently making slightly Board of Education meeting at which English department chair and adminis- Martirano. more than $200,000 a year but his con- the goal of hiring quality teachers was trator in charge of Evening High School. Smith’s biggest challenge of his first tract is expected to be renegotiated be- discussed. “He left the classroom in 2000 to be- term came just a year ago when he was fore the new four-year term kicks in. That led him to say he was look- come an assistant principal at LHS. Two reluctantly thrust into the national spot- Smith was chosen interim superin- ing forward to the next presentation in years later, he became the principal of light with the shooting incident at Great tendent when Dr. Michael Martirano which five teachers were honored for the school. In 2007, he became the Di- Mills High School that left two dead and resigned to take the position as State receiving board certifications, including rector of Secondary Schools and ad- one injured. He has generally received School Superintendent in West Virgin- four for the first time. They were Brett vanced to Executive Director in 2012. high marks in the community for how ia. Martirano has since left that position Johnson of Chopticon High School, Tar- In the spring of 2013, he was named he handled himself during the crisis and and became superintendent in Howard en Long of Chesapeake Public Charter the acting Assistant Superintendent of his leadership in getting students moved County last year. School, Jamie Penny of Mechanicsville Instruction and held that position until to Leonardtown High School as a stag- Martirano and Smith had opposite Elementary School, Marjorie Walsh of the appointment of Interim Superinten- ing area and then home to their parents personalities. Martirano was flashy and Great Mills High School and April Wa- dent. On July 1, 2015 Dr. Smith’s ap- or guardians. prone to publishing slogans, such as then of Lettie Marshall Dent Elemen- pointment as Superintendent of Schools An attempt to talk to Dr. Smith about “Work Hard and Be Nice.” Those slo- tary School. began. the contract extension and his first four gans were plastered on the walls of the Smith said board certification was a “He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Eng- years was unsuccessful as of press school board’s hearing room. He was of- teacher’s ticket into any school system lish Education from the State Univer- deadline. ten out in the community at such events in the country but the five had chosen sity of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo, a as the annual Running of the Balls at the best – St. Mary’s County. “Thank Master’s Degree in Human Resources [email protected]
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SPONSORED BY THE AUXILIARY OF THE LEONARDTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Thursday, March 7, 2019 The County Times Entertainment 19 Wineries Kick Fun GA ME S & there 12. Space station 41. Ridicules 14. Gene 43. Allied Powers vs. Central 19. Satisfy 12. __ de sac Powers 23. Livid 45. Produce 24. It comes after “et” 13. Sign language Off Third Annual 47. Ancient kingdom near 25. More (Spanish) 19. Predecessor to Dead Sea 26. Electronic data processing 49. Hebrew unit of liquid 27. Buffer solution to separate capacity DNA and RNA Protestantism 50. Type of sword 28. Primate 21. Right-hand man 55. “Sin City” actress 29. Scattered 56. Female reproductive cells 34. Evergreen tree 24. __ anglicus: sweating Maryland Wine Month 57. Affl icted 35. What engaged couples 59. One point north of will say sickness northeast 36. Barbie’s friend 60. Garland 37. Midway between south 25. People who proof 61. Spiritual leader and southeast 62. Negative 39. A position from which 26. Israeli Defence Forces 63. Tooth caregiver progress can be made sergeant 64. Cheek 40. Showed up 41. Insecticide 27. Remains as is CLUES DOWN 42. Type of milk 1. Form of “to be” 44. Verandas 31. Receptacle CLUES ACROSS 17. Type of horse 45. Annoyingly talkative 1. Sacred bull (Egyptian 18. Volcanic craters 2. A hand has one 3. Thought 46. Abba __, Israeli politician 32. Archers’ tool myth.) 20. Type of graph (abbr.) 47. “Heat” director 5. One-time European money 21. Supporters 4. Physical body 5. Removes 48. Plant genus 34. Gets up 8. Disfi gure 22. North and South are two 51. Swiss river 11. Polish city 25. Spread 6. One who perpetrates 35. Unit of energy wrongdoing 52. Prejudice 13. Move quickly on foot 30. Adjusted 53. Actor Idris 14. Landlocked West African 31. Vietnamese offensive 7. Make one 36. Explains again 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 40. Pa’s partner 16. The greatest of all time 38. When you hope to get 10. Makes fun of 41. RegionPUZZLE SOLUTIONS bordering the sea 45. Type of acid 47. Lesotho capital 48. Gave a speech 52. Irregular as though CLUES ACROSS 55. Some is dietary nibbled away 1. Public broadcaster 58. Stringed instrument 53. Neither 4. The media 59. __ Kidman, actress 54. Copyreads 9. Manila hemp 60. Orator 56. Edward __, British 14. Not just “play” 64. Ottoman military composer 15. Trailblazing German commander 57. Prepared historian 65. Makes known 59. Launched Apollo 16. Type of puzzle 66. Type of font 60. Relative biological 17. Plant in the daisy family 67. Cool! effectiveness (abbr.) 18. Not young 68. Short musical 61. Protects from weather 20. Dennis is one composition 62. Feline 22. Revealed 69. Porticos 63. Equal 23. But goodie 70. Not wet 24. Absurd CLUES DOWN 28. Commercials 1. The upper part of a LAST WEEK’S 29. University of Dayton duet PUZZLE SOLUTIONS 30. Expression of annoyance 2. 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Those ing exclusive wine dinners. nominated retailers will be announced “Maryland Wine Month gives the via Maryland Wineries Association so- state’s many wineries an opportunity cial media platforms. to raise a glass to our industry and our Full details about Maryland Wine great consumers,” explains Judy Crow of Month events and activities can be Crow Vineyard & Winery and president found by visiting the Maryland Winer- of the Maryland Wineries Association. ies Association online at marylandwine. Maryland Wine Month hopes to cele- com or on Facebook, Instagram, and brate the culture of enthusiasts support- Twitter. ing the wine industry in the Free State. About the Maryland Wineries Asso- The #WeAreMarylandWine social me- ciation. The Maryland Wineries Asso- dia challenge engages the savvy wine ciation (MWA), formed in 1984, is the consumer and encourages them to share non-profit trade association that repre- photos of their wine experiences. The sents more than 80 member wineries in best submission will receive a pair of Maryland. MWA’s mission is to develop brunch passes to Decanter Reimagined, and expand the grape and wine industry a racing and wine experience at Laurel in Maryland – through education and Park in April, while all of those sharing promotion. their images will receive a pair of passes to the general tasting at the event. Press Release from Jim Bauckman of the Maryland Win- Maryland Wineries Association eries Association says, “we hope con- sumers will share their stories about Maryland wine.” 20 Sports The County Times Thursday, March 7, 2019
Stout Defense Leads Seahawks The Process By Ronald N. Guy Jr. termination is still pending… Contributing Writer Harper landing in Philly was quite Past Cardinals an adventure. The length of his free This began as a speculative piece agency was unexpectedly long. Un- on final destination of Bryce Harper, doubtedly to Harper’s chagrin, the baseball’s best and, after months of suiters were too few and dominated rumors and now weeks into spring by B-listers. Harper did ultimately training, oddly homeless free agent. get the desired long-term deal and It was being written, literally, as broke the MLB record for biggest news broke of him inking an un- contract ever (the previous record thinkably long 13-year, $330M con- was Stanton’s $325M deal), but his tract with the Philadelphia Phillies. average annual salary was below So scratch the speculation. Now we expectations. know. All the better. All things considered, the pro- “Harper 2018”, which turned into cess was confusing. If reports of “Harper 2018-19”, was supposed to Washington’s offer last fall are true, be the greatest free agent courting Harper could have remained a Nat in the history of North American for more annually ($30M) and only sports. Maybe global sports. Or in- $30M less overall. And if Harper tergalactic sports. That might not be really wanted to play for the Phil- an exaggeration from Harper and su- lies, the one team seriously in play per-agent Scott Boras’s perspective. throughout, couldn’t he have signed Harper peddling his wares across there months ago? Or were the terms an adoring MLB landscape has been not sweet enough? Did Harper need an unfolding story for years. From to feel like he bled every last dime the time he was drafted by the Na- and every last committed season tionals in 2010, the question was from all bidders before finally set- whether the phenom from Las Ve- tling for Philly? gas, who grew up rooting for blue- These are things we’ll never know. Ray LaPlaca ‘19 | Photo Credit: Bill Wood blood teams like the Dallas Cowboys Regardless, it must have worn on Stout defensive play led the St. Mary’s ripped a shot past the Catholic goal- and Duke basketball, and who idol- Harper. A glimpse of the burden College of Maryland men’s lacrosse keeper. The Cardinals answered with ized Yankees great Mickey Mantle, may have leaked through when he team (3-2) to an 8-4 victory over the a score on a man-up opportunity, but would outgrow the still regenerating mistakenly said in his first press visiting Catholic University Cardinals St. Mary’s College finished the quar- baseball town of Washington, D.C. conference with the Phillies that he (3-3) on Saturday (Mar. 2) afternoon for ter strong with a goal from Jeremiah Harper just always seemed des- wanted to “bring a title back to D.C.” Military Appreciation Day. Four goals Clemmer. tined for the brighter baseball lights Cringe… was the fewest amount of scores the Se- • In the final quarter of regulation, in New York, Los Angeles or Chi- I don’t begrudge Harper, the Na- ahawks have allowed this season. the Seahawks outscored the Cardi- cago. But the Yankees seemed an tionals or any other team that pur- St. Mary’s - 8, Catholic - 4 nals 2-1. Ben Claffee found the back awkward fit with Aaron Judge and sued him. Harper putting pen to pa- How It Happened of the net as time was dwindling Giancarlo Stanton, two slugging per was a massive pivot point for him • The first quarter of action saw the down on the shot clock with a goal corner outfielders, already in place. and multiple franchises. Put the silly most offensive production as a com- at the 10:29 mark. St. Mary’s Col- The Chicago Cubs, employers of money and pomp and circumstance bined four goals were scored in the lege played smart the rest of the way Harper’s BFF Kris Bryant, were aside and you have a relatable human opening stanza. Catholic struck first, and started to drain the clock with considered a likely landing spot, but moment - a massive career decision but the Seahawks quickly responded long offensive possessions. Catho- the Cubbies’ bloated payroll prevent- layered with location, opportunity, with back-to-back goals to take a lic scored with five minutes left to ed serious pursuit. So Los Angeles salary, benefits and family consider- 2-1 lead. Erich Wuesthoff and Ray keep themselves in the game, but the then? The Dodgers were in the mix, ations. Harper opted to leave behind LaPlaca buried shots in the back of Seahawks continued to play strong having shipped Yasiel Puig and Matt what he built in Washington and to the cage for the early advantage. The defense and tacked on a goal from Kemp – two pricey outfielders – to start over in Philadelphia. It was de- Cardinals evened the game a two a LaPlaca to seal the victory. Cincinnati. Washington was always cision almost certainly reached after piece with one minute remaining in Inside the Box Score a player too and allegedly offered a great consternation. In the end, I the first quarter. • LaPlaca, a senior with plans to join 10-year, $300M contract last fall; but hope he’s at peace and wish him well • The defense came up big for the the military after graduation, shined neither party ever felt committed to as he continues a shared endeavor: Seahawks in the second quarter as with a team-best two goals and one a forever deal. the pursuit happiness. they blanked the Cardinal offense. assist on Military Appreciation Day. In the end, Philly won. I guess Harper’s ultimate signing prompt- In addition, the St. Mary’s College Wuesthoff added two goals, while they won – these mega-deals rarely ed many emotions – frustration, dis- man-down unit didn’t allow a score Dominic Venanzi finished the after- work out well (see: Alex Rodriguez, appointment, excitement, anticipa- in three extra-man opportunities for noon with one goal and one assist. Albert Pujols, Miguel Cabrera and tion – but ultimately, the one likely Catholic. Wuesthoff recorded the • Alex Pfaff led the Seahawks with the aforementioned Stanton). Money felt most acutely by all vested in this Seahawks first goal of the second three ground balls, while Anthony aside…thirteen years? Where were process – Harper, the fans and the quarter and Jude Brown tallied the Sparacino and Pfaff finished with a you in 2006? The County Times was teams – is relief. Now it’s time to second score off a diving attempt. St. team-high two caused turnovers. two long years from “A View From just play ball. Finally. Mary’s College took a 4-2 lead into • In goal, Ross Snodderly had an ex- The Bleachers” appearing in its pag- halftime. cellent game with 12 saves. es for the first time and changing the Send comments to • Dominic Venanzi began the scor- course of the paper’s future forever. [email protected] ing to start the second half when he Press Release from SMCM For good? For ill? Alas, the final de- Thursday, March 7, 2019 The County Times Contributing Writers 21
YOUR TAX REFUND & FIVE SUGGESTIONS You worked hard in 2018 and have will be able to weather the down- now paid your taxes and are expect- turns like the loss of a job, expensive ing a refund. Keep in mind that your car repairs, medical emergencies and refund money is not a gift from the other catastrophes. Generally, the government—it is your money. This amount you need to save for emer- article makes some suggestions on gencies should represent at least six “I just di-dent realize” how you can use your tax refund months of living expenses plus what- Maybe I am the only one this bothers. Has anyone noticed (or cringed) money. ever it takes to make you feel secure. when hearing the new pronunciation of “didn’t”? Its all over television, Some people purposely withhold Setting up an emergency fund will the radio, interviews, and coming out of grandchildren’s mouths. I always too much money from their pay- take away that fear of the unknown thought it was supposed to be said as didint, but it is now pronounced di- checks, knowing that they will re- and put you in the position of being dent. I just cringed even reading it. I know, I know, this makes me sound ceive a larger lump sum tax refund. able to cope with whatever happens. old and nitpicky. Guess what? I am! I mean, I am getting closer to that A type of forced savings. But, why Take Care of Your Loved Ones stage. do that when the government pro- The vast majority of people have The word “important” seems to have followed the same fate as didn’t. vides you with no interest on your done absolutely no estate planning. Now, I am probably wrong on this one, because who’s to say which syllable money? You would be better off to Everyone needs to have a Will or should have the most emphasis. Maybe it is Southern Maryland speak, but take the money in your paycheck and a Trust, a Power of Attorney that I swear I never heard anyone saying importAnt growing up, I always heard set some aside in an interest bear- covers medical and financial needs, importint or sometimes a contraction of that; impor’ant with no discern- ing investment. Even if the interest and a Living Will. Why? To protect able t sound. Potato, potahto, etc. amounts are small, your money will your loved ones and yourself. Once My husband was reading me a Facebook post this morning about all be earning something. If you are you have organized your estate plan, the code words that kids use these days via text and messaging. I am so receiving a huge tax refund, take a you will feel a great burden has been glad my sons are grown, but yes, there are always the grandkids to worry look at your W-4 form and adjust lifted from your shoulders. Whether about as mentioned above. Some tweens and teens do not think ahead to your federal income tax withholding. this relates to appointing guardians consequences (possibly having been one of those for a time, I can say this What are the smartest ways of for your minor-aged children, desig- from experience), and can get in a lot of trouble with this texting and the dealing with a tax refund? Making a nating someone to take care of you newer scarier ways its being used. Forever seems even further away than plan for your refund money is always if you can’t do that for yourself, or forever as a teen. I have figured out a lot of the easier texting abbreviations, a good idea. Without a plan, that deciding how your assets will be di- but still have to look some up when my cooler, “on point’ - another trend- money can easily disappear into a vided on your death, taking steps to ing word” friends sprinkle them in our text or messenger conversations. I cloud of buying whatever suits your put your strategy into writing is well always feel so behind the times when I have to stop and Google text slang. fancy. You will be better off if you worth the effort. This year, make an I’m sure my parents got tired of hearing “cool’ (which unfortunately has make a plan to handle the tax refund. effort to get yourself organized. never left my vocabulary and can be pronounced either quickly as an af- To get you started, here are five Invest in Yourself firmative answer to a request or statement or pronounced slowly to denote suggestions on how to use your tax If you have been putting off career OMG in current speak). Another favorite 70’s term was “man” (could be refund: or skills training because of the cost, used the same ways as cool, but was mostly pronounced as maaaaaaaaaaan 1. Pay down your consumer it may be time to use your refund to – oh, wow, I still use that too). And then there were the words for greet- debt. help you start a new career. College ing friends, “Hey dude or Hey dudette”. If you had some money, you had 2. Set up an emergency fund. courses, technology skills improve- duckets instead of dollars. So, a normal exchange would be, “Hey dude, 3. Protect your loved ones. ment, books to help you help your- maaaaaaaaaaan, wish I some duckets.” Response: “Yeah hey dude, I have 4. Invest in yourself. self, all of these are part of a strategy a few duckets, ‘wanna go to 7-11 and get a dog and a Slurpee?” Response: 5. Plan a vacation. to improve your skills and your job “Cool!” Pay Down Your Consumer Debt. prospects. Or, consider joining a My parents must have had some good 1940’s slang words, been trying High-cost consumer debt is a kill- health club or purchasing a piece of to recollect some they used, though I do remember my father using “man” er. Times have been tough and many exercise equipment to improve your quite often when he spoke, but it wasn’t like the way we teenagers used it. people have lived on their credit own health. Taking steps to improve His way was more like in the Johnny Cash song, “I’ve Been Everywhere cards, racking up huge balances at yourself will always pay dividends. Man”: very high cost borrowing rates. For Have Fun-Take a Vacation “I’ve been everywhere, man. I’ve been everywhere, man. Crossed the many people, the amount of the debt This is the fun part of using the desert’s bare, man. I’ve breathed the mountain air, man. Of travel I’ve is so large, it is intimidating. Don’t refund and since the money you are a’had my share, man. I’ve been everywhere.” be discouraged. Try to stop charging receiving is money you have already When I was a teenager, my mother somehow got hold of the slang word on the credit cards and use all excess earned, why not use it to take that “twat” which has one meaning in Britain; a stupid or obnoxious person, funds, including your income tax vacation you have always planned? and an entirely different meaning in America which I will not write here. refund, to pay down the debt. The Yes, you can buy that big screen TV It was truly horrifying as a teen to hear her use that in a conversation with smartest thing you can do is to pay but over the long term you will prob- someone. I think I finally asked my mother if she knew what the word twat off that consumer debt so that when ably benefit more from the memories really referred to. you do use a credit card, you can af- you make on a great vacation. None of it could be as bad as when one of our former priests texted me ford to pay off the entire credit card Whatever you decide to do with a question, and my response back was supposed to be, “Well you know us bill within one month. your tax refund, take your time and St. Mary’s County Girls”, but my text autocorrect was on and “County” Create a Fund Just for make a plan of action for that refund somehow autocorrected itself into a very offensive four-letter word be- Emergencies. money so that you can use it wisely ginning with “c”. His response: “Are you sure that is what you meant to Many people live in fear of hav- to your advantage. Enjoy! say???????” Talk about horrifying, my only saving grace was that he was ing an emergency because they have Join me for a free seminar on es- a retired military MP and assured me he had heard and seen much worse. saved nothing to help them. In most tate planning on Wednesday March Yes, autocorrect is now OFF! cases, giving yourself some financial 20th at 11am in our offices at 8906 peace of mind is all that is required By Avenue, North Beach, Maryland To each new day’s adventure, Shelby to make life much more enjoyable. 20714. Call 301-855-2246 to reserve Please send your comments or ideas to: By setting aside your tax refund your seat. See you there. [email protected] or find me on Facebook. money in an emergency fund, you 22 Obituaries The County Times Thursday, March 7, 2019
The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to [email protected] after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition. In Remembrance Elizabeth Dolly Latham Dolly loved crocheting, painting, and Park, MD. As well as siblings Jeanette reen Blanton of West Va., and her six grand ceramics. She was an avid church goer, Ferrick, Caryl Perree, and Pamela Mudge- children and two great grand children. Elizabeth Dolly and loved her musical shows. Dolly was an Wood. She was preceded in death by her Mary is preceded in death by her husband Latham, 87, of active and respected member of Our Lady siblings David Mudge, and Barbara Kirk. Robert Hartshorn, her sister Jane Arrants, Chaptico, MD of the Wayside Church. She was happiest She moved from Virginia Beach, VA to and her niece, Joy Arrants. formerly from surrounded by her family, celebrating spe- St. Mary’s County, MD in January, 1994. The family will receive friends on Loveville, MD cial holidays, and holding one of her many She graduated from Delaware Valley High Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 5:00 to passed away on great grandchildren. School, Callicoon, NY in 1984, and earned 7:30 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home February 27, 2019 at Contributions may be made to St. Jude’s an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies Chapel, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonar- her home. She was born on October 20, Children’s Hospital Center 262 Danny from Sage Junior College in Albany, NY. dtown, Md. 20650. The celebration of life 1931 in Loveville, MD to the late Mary Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105. Jo worked as a Librarian for the Lexington service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Interment Agnes Nelson Thompson and Joseph Ger- Arrangements provded by the Matting- Park Library in Lexington Park, MD, retir- will be private. vase Thompson, Sr. Dolly was the lov- ley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. ing on April 1, 2014. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- ing wife of the late James (Snook) Melvin The family will receive friends on Tues- tions may be made to the CareNet Preg- Latham, Sr., whom she married on April Kathleen Joan Roy day, March 12, 2019 from 10:30 Am to 12 nancy Center of Southern Maryland in 14, 1951 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Noon in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catho- Lexington Park Md., or to Calvert County Morganza, MD, and who preceded her in Kathleen Joan lic Church Lexington Park, MD. Where a Hospice in Prince Frederick Md. Condo- death on March 20, 2017. Dolly is survived Roy, “Jo”, 52 of Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated lences to the family may be made at www. by her children Patsy Stillwell (Edward) Lexington Park, at 12:00 Noon with Father Marco Shad brinsfieldfuneral.com. of Chaptico, MD, Jimmy Latham (Patty MD formerly from officiating. Interment will follow in the Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Kenney) of Chaptico, MD, Larry Latham Callicoon, NY, church cemetery. Home, P.A. (Debbie) Latham of Hughesville, MD. passed away in her Contributions may be made to Immacu- As well as 8 grandchildren Rick, Joey, home surrounded late Heart of Mary Catholic Church 22375 Sherri, Jimmy, Lisa, Frankie, Christy, by her loving family on February 28, 2019. three Notch Road Lexington Park, MD Mark Steven Ratliff Ashley, and 19 great grandchildren. She She was born on May 12, 1966 in Omaha, 20653. Mark Steven is preceded in death by her siblings Al- NE to Noreen Leona Moseke Mudge and Arrangements provided by the Matting- Ratliff, 62, of Great bert Thompson, Leonard Thompson, Gerald Lewis Mudge of Callicoon, NY. Jo ley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonar- Mills, MD passed Mary Alice Thompson, Lucelle Wood, was the loving wife of Gordon Lee Roy of dtown, MD. away Thursday, Marie Thompson, Rose Thompson, June Lexington Park, MD, whom she married February 28 2019, Thompson, and Joseph Thompson, Jr. She on February 17, 1990 in Virginia Beach, at his residence. He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resi- VA. They were married for 29 years. Jo is Mary Davis Hartshorn was born on July 19, dent and graduated from Margaret Brent survived by her children Joseph Lee Roy Mary Davis 1956 in Morocco, Africa to the late Rudy in 1947. and Kaitlin Marie Roy both of Lexington Hartshorn, born Ratliff and Dorothy Twilley. October 10, 1928, Mark was a lifelong resident of St. Mar y’s passed away at County. He grew up on St. George’s Is- the age of 90 on land, attending Great Mills High School. Wednesday, Febru- Mark retired as a truck driver from Qual- ary 27, 2019 at The ity Moving and Storage. Even after retire- Hermitage at St. ment, Mark continued to be a hard worker, John’s Creek with her loving family at her taking pride in every task he did, from side. Married to Robert Hartshorn on Sep- caring for his home, to keeping his lawn tember 12, 1959 in Bethesda, Maryland, maintained and always presentable. Mark they celebrated 48 years of marriage be- enjoyed fishing, crabbing, camping, and fore Robert passed away in 2007. taking walks in the evening time. Mark In 1950, Mary earned her Bachelors was known for being kind, giving, and en- of Fine Arts, with a minor in Econom- joyed cookouts with his family and friends ics from George Washington University. at Take it Easy Ranch. Mark enjoyed bab- While attending George Washington Uni- ysitting his great granddaughter, and hav- versity she was integral in developing and ing all of the family together as often as he implementing the GWU Women’s Sailing could. Mark was a loving father, grandfa- Team. ther, brother, and son. Mary had an adventurous spirit, travel- Mark is survived by his three children, ing around the United States and Europe Daniel Clements and wife Sheryl of Leon- while working for Pan American Airlines. ardtown, Melissa Tiger of Great Mills, She loved to snow ski, sail, play tennis, and and Andrew Ratliff and wife Jennifer of swing dance. Music was a passion of hers, Leonardtown; two siblings Glenn Ratliff especially Big Band music. The ocean was and wife Betty of Park Hall, Ronald Ratliff her favorite place to be. Pacific, Atlantic, and wife Janie of Lexington Park; six it did not matter as long as she could take grandchildren, Sarah, Shay, Charles, Han- a dip and hunt for sea-shells. In her later nah, Layla, Ava, and also one great grand- years she held many different jobs but most daughter, Aubrey. Mark is also survived enjoyed her work as a Registrar at Harry by his loving long-time companion, Ann Lundenburg School of Seamanship in Pin- Marie Ratliff, of California, MD. Mark is ey Point, Maryland. preceded in death by his mother and father, A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and four siblings; Jerry Ratliff, Sandra sister, aunt, and loyal friend, Mary was de- King, Sue Heath, and Donald Ratliff. voted to God her Father and lived out her All services will be private. lifes’ verse, Ephesians 4 verse 32. She truly Condolences to the family may be made was kind to all. at http://www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Mary is survived by her children Su- Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral sannah Lynch of Hollywood, Md., Sarah Home, P.A. Hartshorn-Brown of Hollywood, Md., Beth Beardall of Canada, her niece Mau- Thursday, March 7, 2019 The County Times Obituaries 23
Linda Fay Stotler Kane PA to the late Everett Avvington She was born Sheila Cheplowitz Maroldy Painter and Edna E. (Walker) Painter. He on April 4, 1954 in Linda Fay Stotler, is also preceded in death by his sister, Ten- Leonardtown, MD Sheila Cheplowitz 76, of Lexington nice (Painter) Strickland. to the late George Maroldy, 71, of Hol- Park, MD passed Av graduated from Otto Eldred High Elmer Goddard lywood, MD passed away on February School in 1963, where he excelled in foot- and Ethel Gertrude away on February 22, 27, 2019, at MedStar ball and baseball. Av was a member of Goddard. 2019 at her home. She St. Mary’s Hospital, the 1958 Potter/McKean Counties Little She was a graduate of Great Mills High was born on October Leonardtown, MD League team that made it all the way to School. On December 28, 1974, Dorothy 23, 1947 in Baltimore, MD to the late Mil- with her family by her side. Williamsport for the Little League World married her beloved husband, George ton Cheplowitz and Dorothy Weitenfeld She was born on August 28th, 1942 in Series tournament. He attended the Uni- Aloysius Thompson, Jr. in St. Mary’s Cheplowitz. Sheila was the loving sister Winchester, TN to the late Daniel L. and versity of Pittsburgh Bradford Campus in City, MD. Together they celebrated over of Jeffrey and Frank Cheplowitz, sister in June M Reynolds Buckner. its inaugural years. He graduated from the 44 wonderful years of marriage before his law to Lois and Nancy. Sheila grew up and Linda and her husband Ralph Edward Pittsburgh Computer Institute. He served passing in 2017. attended school in Annapolis, MD. Upon Stotler, celebrated over 58 wonderful years in the Pennsylvania National Guard for 6 She was a devoted wife, mother, and graduation Sheila worked at the circuit of marriage. She was the loving mother of years. grandmother. She worked beside her hus- court as a court clerk for twenty years. In four children, Lorraine Snyder (John) of Av was married for 50 years to his 8th band on a tobacco farm while also being a 1986, Sheila moved to Saint Mary’s Coun- Lexington Park, MD, Ruth Vath (Perry) grade girlfriend, Suzanne Lehman Painter. stay at home mother. In 2004, she started ty, MD and later married her husband of Pensacola, FL, Candy Visele (Brian) of Av was an employee of National Forge for her career as a coffee hostess at Sheetz. Tom. Sheila enjoyed reading, and sailing. Lexington Park, MD and Daniel Stotler 33 years as a computer programmer/ana- She created many relationships with her She was also a partner in the Trident Yacht (Linda) of Anchorage, AK. She was proud lyst. He was an avid golfer and a member everyday customers and coworkers. Sales Company. of her 12 grandchildren, Eva, Timothy, of Blueberry Golf Club for over 30 years Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her A Graveside Service will be held in Ar- Deborah, Victor, Rebecca, Benjamin, Me- and a member of Blueberry Men’s Golf family, whether it was a small cookout or lington National Cemetery Arlington, VA gan, Danielle, Nate, Jon, David and Joshua Association. He was a longtime partici- going shopping. She was absolutely crazy at a later date. and her 5 great-grandchildren, Andrew, pant in the Industrial League, match-play about her grandchildren and spoiled them Arrangements provided by the Matting- Lillian, Micah, Joel and Hope. One of Lin- league and scratch leagues at Blueberry rotten. ley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonar- da’s greatest joys was being surrounded by Hill. Av was proud of his hole-in-one on She is survived by her children Lori dtown, MD. her family and being called “Nanny”. hole #8 at Blueberry. Thompson of Lexington Park, James Linda focused her energy on being a He and his wife were longtime parish- Thompson of Lexington Park, Robert Louis “Steven” Fenwick homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and ioners of Trinity Memorial Episcopal Thompson (Crystal) of Salisbury, NC, Vic- baking for her family and friends. She Church and were members of the Warren toria Clark (Vaughn) of Great Mills, and Louis “Steven” was known for her old-fashioned butter- Conewango Club. In his later years, Av Tiffany Thompson (Brian) of Lusby and Fenwick, “Steve”, 41 milk sugar cookies and walnut chocolate was a participant in the University of Pitts- her sister Gertrude Lacey (Joe Lacey) of of Leonardtown, MD chip cookies plus various pies. Sewing was burgh international COPD DNA gene re- Avenue, MD and ten grandchildren; Ka- passed away on Feb- her form of relaxation. She and her hus- search studies to assist future generations. trina (Larry Jr.), Amber, Savannah, Domi- ruary 25, 2019 in Me- band were devoted fans of the Washington He was proud to know that his participa- nick, Jacob, Justice, Yasmynn, Jaelien, chanicsville, MD. He Redskins and enjoyed watching games tion would benefit others. Av was a quiet Mckenzie, Liberty, and two great- grand- was born on January 6, 1978 in Leonard- together. man. He was earnest and always a hard children Maleiah and Zamya. town, MD and was the son of Frank and Linda taught Sunday School and Vaca- worker. He was a moral man who loved Along with her parents and husband she Lorrie Fenwick of Leonardtown, MD. tion Bible School specializing in assisting his family and provided for them unself- is preceded in death by her sister, Mary Steve is survived by his siblings Juli F. with special needs classes in the various ishly. His most precious memories include Goddard. Williams of Lusby, MD, Joe Fenwick states that her husband was stationed in golfing at Blueberry Hill, vacationing at Memorial Contributions may be made (Robin) of Port Orange, FL and many over 59 years of Military Service (Active/ Van Buren Point on Lake Erie, Ocean City to Brinsfield Funeral Home, Post Office nieces and nephews. He was a lifelong St. DON Civil Servant/USN Contractor). with his children and grandchildren, and Box 279, Leonardtown, MD 20650; or Mary’s County, MD resident. Steve grad- After her husband’s retirement in 2007, most recently spending March in Destin, Sheetz for Kidz, 5700 Sixth Avenue, Al- uated from Leonardtown High School in the couple joined the Lexington Park Vol. Florida with Suzy. toonta, PA 16602. 1996 and was a construction worker. Steve Rescue Squad. Linda served as an Associ- In addition to his beloved wife, Suzanne, Condolences may be made to the family loved riding his motorcycles, and fishing. ate Member until her health required her to Av is also survived by his three children: at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. He loved going kayaking with his niece stop being active but she never stopped be- Courtney Halle (Painter) of Pittsburgh, Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral and picking out Christmas trees. Steve ing supportive of her family’s involvement PA, Paige Painter of Lexington Park, MD, Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD. loved his nephew and nieces very much. in EMS. and Dustin Painter and his wife, Cari (Al- Arrangements provided by the Matting- Along with her parents, Linda is preced- exandria, VA); seven grandchildren: Ethan ley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonar- ed in death by her brother, Daniel Buckner and Esme Boyer, Gage and Emma Halle, dtown, MD. and sister, Sandra Buckner. Hayden, Penn and Trey Painter; a brother- In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- in-law, Neal Lehman and his wife Marilyn tions may be made to the Lexington Park (Tulsa) and 3 nephews; his dear friends the Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexing- H’s and the O’s. He is preceded in death by nd ton Park, MD 20653. his parents and sister. Happy 82 Birthday in Heaven Condolences may be made at www. “I am glad God saw Death” brinsfieldfuneral.com “And gave Death a job taking care of all Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral who are tired of living…” Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. “Wherever a beautiful soul Avvington John Painter Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com has been, there is a trail of Avvington John Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Painter, 73 of Lex- Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. beautiful memories.” ington Park, MD Author Unknown (Formerly of War- Love you, ren, PA) passed Dorothy Ann Thompson 3 Karen & Monkey, Debbie & Ray and Junior . 3 away on February Dorothy Ann Thompson passed away 7 1 22, 2019 at his home .3 . on February 25, 2019, at her home in 7 – 3.12 surrounded by his loving family. Ridge, MD. He was born on October 26, 1945 in 24 Calendars The County Times Thursday, March 7, 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. aged; not required. Must be 18 or older Jay Fleming Photography Exhibit UPCOMING ONGOING to play. Info/pre-register: Brian, email: Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons [email protected]. 240-925-4000 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily Academy Application Drive Thru Seafood Dinner Showcase of local watermen earning St. Mary’s County Public Schools Third District Optimist Club is having a living by means of the Chesapeake will accept online applications for its a drive thru seafood dinner every Friday Saturday, March 9 Bay and Patuxent River runs through four signature Academy Programs: The starting March 8 thru April 19 starting December 31. 410-326-2042 Science, Technology, Engineering, and at 4 PM, weather permitting. We will Chicken Dinner Mathematics Academy, The Academy be set up in the St. Mary’s County Fair- K. of C. Hall, Ridge CABS of Visual and Performing Arts, The grounds parking lot in front of the main 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM Garvey Senior Center, Leonardtown Academy of Global and International gate. Dinner is $10 and will include fish $12 a dinner. Baked goods available. 6:00 PM Studies and The Academy of Finance. fillet, shrimp, clam strips, fries, hush 301-872-4641 Companions and Buddies for Singles Applications can be accessed online puppies, and applesauce. is an adult social group of friends. Meets at www.smcps.org/academies and will Talent & Visual Arts Show every Monday except Holidays. $15/ open beginning Wednesday, March 6. Patuxent Presbyterian Church, 23421 year; no dues first four visits. 240-794- The application window will close on Kingston Creek, California 8033. CABSorg.WixSite.com/CABS Friday, April 19. Please note that no Thursday, March 7 6:30 PM late applications will be accepted. More Enjoy paintings, photographs, quilts Elks Hold’em Bounty Tournament information and frequently asked ques- Divorce Care and more. The Talent Show will begin St. Marys County Elks Lodge, 45779 tions can be found at www.smcps.org/ Our Fathers House, 45020 Patuxent at 6:30 and includes singing, instrumen- Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park academies. Department of Curriculum Beach Rd, California talists, jokes and an all-around good 7:00 – 11:00 PM and Instruction, 301-475-5511 x32104. 6:30 - 8:30 PM time. Doors open at 5:45. No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament. A support and recovery group offer- $25 Buy in = 4,000 chips. $5 add-on = Moose Lodge Turkey Shoot ing hope, help, and healing during and Elks Texas Hold’em Tournament 1,000 chips and raffle drawing. Food Mechanicsville after divorce. St Mary’s County Elks Lodge, 45779 and beverage for purchase. 240-577- Moose Lodge 495 is sponsoring a 12-week program Feb. 21 through Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park 0828. Email: [email protected] Turkey Shoot for Young Life St. Mary’s May 9. 301-862-9200. www.ourfathers- 6:00 PM on Saturday, March 17 from 1:00pm to houseag.org/resources/divorce-care No Limit Texas Holdem Poker Tour- 3:30pm. The shoot will be held at the nament. Buy in $80. Food and drink for Tuesday, March 12 Lodge at 27636 Mechanicsville Rd, purchase. James Dean 240-577-0828. Mechanicsville, MD 20659. The entry Friday, March 8 Email: [email protected] 2nd District Fundraiser fee is $80 for 15 rounds. Prizes will be Texas Road House, 45255 Abell House awarded after each round. There will Queen of Hearts Drawing Lane, California be 12 rounds with meat prizes (Nick’s Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great Mills Sunday, March 10 5:00 - 9:00 PM of Clinton) and 3 money rounds ($50). 7:00 PM 10% of bill goes to 2nd District Vol- The shoot will begin at 1:00pm with a Ticket sales, $1 each, begin at 4:00 Daylight Savings Time unteer Fire & Rescue Squad. Home- 12:00 – 1:00 sign-in and practice period. PM. Drawing at 7:00 PM. 50/50 raffle 2:00 AM made Bake Goods for Sale. (Physical or Participants must bring their own guns; each week. Jackpot begins at $2,000+ Turn clocks ahead one hour. Digital copy of flyer must be presented shotgun parameters are: .675 choke, 32- and continues to grow each week until to your server at event) POC Robin 301- inch barrel. To ensure your spot or for the Queen of Hearts is found. 737-4366 (H) or 240-577-0270 (C) any questions, please contact Cindy Benefit the Archangel Scholarship Balazs at 240-298-5265 or tcbalazs93@ Foundation Corporation in support of Monday, March 11 gmail.com Money raised by the shoot St. Michael’s School, Ridge. Info/up- Calvert Marine Museum Reopens! Wednesday, March 13 will be used to send St. Mary’s county dates: Facebook page or: archangelfoun- kids to Young Life and Wyldlife sum- 14200 Solomons Island Road S., dation.wordpress.com St. Mary’s County Camera Club mer camps. Young Life is a non-denom- Solomons Pax River Naval Air Museum (back inational Christian ministry committed 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily Texas Hold’em Tournament building conference room) to making a positive difference in the After nearly two months of renova- VFW Post 2632, 23282 Three Notch 7:00 - 9:00 PM lives of kids through the friendship and tions, the Calvert Marine Museum is ex- Road (Rt. 235) Critique Night. Bring several photos influence of caring adults. cited to announce its official reopening. 7:00 PM 410-326-2042. in .jpg format on a memory stick for No Limit Texas Hold’em Tourna- open, fair discussion, and ideas to im- ment. $50 Buy in ($40 Prize Pool + prove the shot through cropping and ad- $10 Charity). Early Bird Bonus: sign vanced editing methods. Attendance is in 6:20-6:45. Pre-registration encour- free. smccc.org
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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 cialist Kathy Creswell from the De- Keys to Independence partment of Aging & Human Services’ Dance! The Shamrock Shindig Advance Directive Presentation Deep Launching, Inc. will be at the Workshop Series Garvey Senior Activity Center learning with Mean Gene Northern Senior Activity Center on What are your plans for retirement? about the effect of music on memory, Join us at the Northern Senior Activity Thursday, March 14, from 11-11:30 a.m. Do you know how to access Medicare, health, and wellbeing. Participate in Center on Wednesday, March 13, from to discuss Advance Directives. An Ad- Medicaid, or other programs and ser- an interactive demonstration of Drums 1-4 p.m., and get down with your Irish vance Directive allows you to appoint vices? Are you seeking volunteer op- Alive using rhythm as the source of in- roots at the Shamrock Shindig. Dress in someone to make healthcare decisions portunities within the St. Mary’s Coun- spiration to discover a new group fitness your gaudiest green and show your St. on your behalf if you are unable to do so ty Community? Find all that and more experience. Patty’s Day spirit. DJ Mean Gene will yourself. It can also be used to commu- with the Department of Aging & Human Mobility & Independence (Tuesday, lead the way in an afternoon of pure nicate the types of treatments you would Services! April 23) dance fun. There will also be a money like to have administered in the event of This free community workshop series Join College of Southern Maryland raffle so bring the luck of the Irish with a medical emergency. Space is limited. is hosted by the St. Mary’s County De- and Department of Aging & Human you! The ticket cost is $5 and supports To sign up for this free presentation in partment of Aging & Human Services Services staff to learn about mobility the cost of the DJ. Refreshments will be advance, please visit the signup table or and the College of Southern Maryland aids and how they can be utilized suc- provided as a courtesy of the Northern call 301-475-4200, ext. 73103. at the College of Southern Maryland’s cessfully. Also learn how physical fit- Senior Activity Center while supplies Leonardtown Campus in Building C - ness classes offered at the Department last. Payment is due at sign up. To sign Room 304 on Tuesdays, April 9, 16, 23, of Aging & Human Services’ Senior up and pay for this program in advance, Wearin’ of the Green Bash and 30, 2019, from 6- 8 p.m. Topics will Activity Centers can assist in promoting please visit the front desk. For more in- at O’Garvey include – improved mobility. formation call 301-475-4200, ext. 73101. For the luck of the Irish, join us at Introduction to the Department of Scams, Frauds, and Elder Abuse our Annual St. Patrick’s Day bash at Aging & Human Services (Tuesday, Prevention (Tuesday, April 30) Jewelry Class the Garvey Senior Activity Center on April 9) Corporal Kristi Nelson and Sgt. Do you love jewelry and want to Thursday, March 14, at 12 p.m.! Enjoy The Department of Aging & Human Shawn L. Moses will teach community learn how to make your own? We will a traditional meal of Corned Beef, Cab- Services provides a wide variety of pro- members about scams that are directed be offering a low cost class on how to bage, Carrots, Potatoes, WW Dinner grams and services to the county’s se- toward the aging population and how make your own necklace or bracelet at Roll and fruited Jell-O for dessert. Irish nior residents, as well as other segments to detect, avoid, and report them. Also the Garvey Senior Activity Center on tunes to be performed by John Pomer- of the population in need. Join Com- learn how the Department of Aging & Wednesday, March 13, at 10 a.m. The ville, singer of traditional Irish pub munity Programs & Outreach Manager Human Services may provide additional cost for the class will be $10 and you tunes. Cost for lunch is by donation for Sarah Miller to learn about home and advocacy in the community and in long- will take home a unique necklace to those ages 60 and above and $6 for those community-based services, social and term care. wear. You do not have to have any expe- under the age of 60. To make reserva- recreational programs, community out- rience making jewelry. If you have your tions, call 301-475-4200, ext. 71050. Re- reach, volunteer opportunities, support- For more information, or to sign up, own beads feel free to bring them along. member to wear your lucky green! ive services to families and children, contact Community Programs & Out- We will provide the instruction as well Christmas Caring, Teen Court, and reach Manager Sarah Miller at 301-475- as the tools and materials. Payment is much more. 4200, ext. 71073, or Sarah.Miller@st- due at the time of reservation. Call the Music and Memory (Tuesday, April marysmd.com. Registration is required, Garvey Senior Activity Center at 301- 16) space is limited. 475-4200, ext. 71050, for more informa- Spend an evening with Program Spe- tion or to register for the class.
4, or Operation. Snacks provided! Cinderella Society Lexington Park Library will hold Cinderella Society Master Gardener Series: Prelude to Spring on Thursday, March 21 from 5 -7 p.m. Join us for the Leonardtown Library will host Master Gardeners for Cinderella Society, an event that offers free prom dresses Prelude to Spring on Tuesday, March 19 from 1 – 2:30 and formal attire to high school students. Learn some p.m. Spring is a busy time for the serious gardener. It’s quick tips and tricks from hair and makeup artists to pre- time to order and start your seeds, get started cleaning pare for prom. Volunteers will be available to perform your garden beds, prune, mulch, and create your lawn quick alterations. Ages 14-18. care plan. Master Gardeners will get you focused. Bring Paws to Read your calendars and get your spring gardening schedule Leonardtown Library will hold Paws to Read on Sat- on track. Friends of the St. Mary’s County urday, March 9 from 2 - 4 p.m. For beginning readers, or Library Spring Book Sale any student who needs a confidence boost. Join “Pets on The Friends of the St. Mary’s County Library will Wheels” to practice reading out loud to a therapy dog for Retirement and Estate Planning hold their annual Spring Book Sale at the St. Mary’s Leonardtown Library will hold Retirement and Estate 15 minute sessions. Registration opens 2 weeks before County Fairgrounds from Friday, March 29 through Planning on Wednesday, March 20 from 2 – 4 p.m. Wor- each program. Readers should bring a book, or arrive at Sunday, March 31. The first day of the sale, Friday, ried about the effects of the recent tax changes on your least 20 minutes early for help to choose a book. March 29 will be open for Friends members only from retirement planning? Join us as Gene Townsend, Cer- 12 – 8 p.m. Become a member online at www.stmalib. tified Financial Planner, covers retirement contribution org or at the door! The sale opens to the general public changes, retirement distributions, estate planning steps, Chillax at the Lex: Board Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, and the recent tax law changes impacting retirement and March 31, 12 – 4 p.m. Sunday will also be ½ price day. and Card Games estate planning. Lexington Park Library will hold Chillax at the Lex Cash, checks, and credits cards will be accepted, and an
on Thursday, March 14 from 4 - 5 p.m. Chillax at the Lex ATM will be available onsite. Volunteers will be needed is a time set aside for kids ages 8 – 13 on the 1st and 2nd TAG, You’re It! on moving and set up days (Saturday, March 23 – Thurs- Thursday of each month. We switch it up with Games, Lexington Park Library will hold TAG, You’re It! on day, March 28), as well as during the sale. Please sign up crafts, and activities. Walk ins welcome, we’d love to Thursday, March 21 from 4 - 5 p.m. Teen Action Group on www.stmalib.org if you’re interested in volunteering! have you drop in! THIS WEEK: Try out some table top meeting. Help us set up for the Cinderella Society, earn games like Apples to Apples, Wits & Wagers, Connect volunteer hours! 26 BusinessDIRECTORY The County Times Thursday, March 7, 2019
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