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The renovation which experienced numerous delays in provides an emergency generator, ac- construction. cess controls, network infrastructure for Some of these delays were due to is- security and administrative networks, sues with the contractor, while others a crime lab, holding cells, interview stemmed from efforts to keep some of rooms, furnishings and physical secu- the original structure – it once housed rity enhancements for entrances. the Lexington Park Volunteer Res- The District 4 project, which was cue Squad – intact as part of the new demolition and new construction, com- Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, Gary V. Hodge, executive director of the Tri-County Council, building. pleted a 5,652 square foot facility for U.S. Senator Paul S. Sarbanes, and leaders of Southern Maryland’s Naval bases briefed the press following the 2nd Annual Presidents’ Day Conference on February 21, 1994 at the This station will have some functions $3.4 million or $602 per square foot for Waldorf Jaycees Community Center. Naval officers in the photo (l. to r.) are Captain David now housed at the sheriff’s headquarters design and construction not including H. Maxwell, former Commanding Officer of NSWC-Indian Head, Rear Admiral Barton D. in Leonardtown. acquisition, according to the county’s Strong, and Rear Admiral Donald V. Boecker, Naval Air Station-Patuxent River. Overcrowding at the headquarters fiscal 2020 capital improvement plan. By Dick Myers Southern Maryland achieve success in all building, Morgan said, led to the deci- The capital improvement program Editor three rounds of BRAC—an achievement sion to move divisions such as the Crim- also includes a project to build an en- “Paul was never afraid to do the right unmatched by any other region of the inal Investigation’s Bureau, to the new tirely new headquarters for the sheriff’s thing,” said Rep. Steny Hoyer about his country. site. office to be fully funded for construc- long-tine friend Paul Sarbanes, who died “The partnership of the regional commu- The total design and construction tion by fiscal 2026 at a cost of about $36 Dec. 6 at the age of 87. nity and the Navy in facilitating the BRAC cost, not including property acquisition, million. Sarbanes served six years in the U.S. consolidations here became known nation- of $1,643,000 for 7,185 square feet of [email protected] House of Representatives and then 30 years ally as ‘The Maryland Model.’ The BRAC in the U.S. Senate (1977-2007). He was Commission transferred 6,000 Navy high- at the time the longest serving senator in tech R&D and administrative jobs to Pax Maryland history until Barbara Mikulski River from Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Approved Budget surpassed him by one day. New Jersey, $1 billion in payroll, and the Sarbanes was a native of Salisbury and State invested over $350 million (in today’s a graduate of Princeton University, Balliol dollars) in the region’s transportation in- Changes for Turf Fields College, Oxford, and Harvard Law School. frastructure, schools and higher education By Guy Leonard Three fields have already been `His political career began in 1966 as a facilities. Staff Writer constructed in each of the three member of the Maryland House of Del- “Twenty years later, this transforma- A capital improvement project parks already, under the fiscal 2020 egates, the same year and place in which tional event still has a lasting impact on the to build new synthetic turf athletic capital improvement budget; it was Hoyer began his political career. quality of life and prosperity of the three fields in three county-owned parks found that stabilizing the soils at the Gary Hodge, former executive director counties. It was the largest economic de- got a funding boost Tuesday from the Chancellors Run site was a problem. of the Tri-County Council for Southern velopment project in Southern Maryland’s Commissioners of St. Mary’s County Shepherd’s request was for an ad- Maryland and Charles County commis- history, and at the time was the most sig- when they authorized the county’s ditional $495,043 for possible soil sioner remembered Sarbanes for “the ex- nificant economic development project in top accountant to approve purchase stabilization at all three sites. ample he set for all public servants, and his the State. orders for the item that may exceed This brings the cost estimate for contribution to the prosperity of Southern “Reflecting on the elected leaders I’ve $1 million. the project in fiscal 2021 to $3.8 Maryland.” known over the past half-century, Senator The additional expense would be million. Hodge said he worked with Sarbanes on Sarbanes is one of a handful whose intel- used as a contingency against soil Commissioner Mike Hewitt was a number of occasions and observed “his lect, integrity and ability to make a dif- that was not compact enough to sup- skeptical of the increased costs. thoughtful and unpretentious, yet very ef- ference on the issues that matter the most, port a new synthetic field. “Are we selecting the right fields to fective brand of leadership.” made a deep and lasting impression on According to county documents, do this so we don’t run into this issue Hodge observed, “In the decade of the everyone who had the privilege to know a missive between Recreation and with the soils underneath?” Hewitt 1990’s Southern Maryland’s leaders en- him.” Parks Department Director Arthur asked. “Is it reasonable to think you gaged in a strategic effort to defend and en- “Paul was a true champion for the people Shepherd and Chief Finance Officer could pick a field that’s not going to hance the federal commitment to our Naval of Maryland and America. I will miss him Jeanette Cudmore shows that one need soil stabilization.” installations at Pax River, St. Inigoes, and greatly. His loss will be felt deeply through- of the three fields to be built would Shepherd, in open session, said Indian Head. The federal BRAC Commis- out our state, and I join in expressing my already exceed the million dollar that would require halting the pro- sion was given the task of closing or con- deepest condolences to his children - John, threshold which would require ap- cess and restarting the site selection solidating defense installations, and the Michael, and Janet - as well as the entire proval to sell bonds for construction. process, but he did not believe soil competition to keep our bases intact and Sarbanes family.” The Chancellors Run Regional stabilization would be required in growing was intense. The stakes for the re- On Tuesday evening, Dec. 8, Hoyer and Park turf field, to be built by the Field the upcoming builds. gion’s future were enormous. members of the Maryland Congressional Turf company, would cost roughly If the money was not needed, Shep- Hodge said one of the critical advantages Delegation held a “Special Order Hour” on $1.2 million, while fields in both herd said, it would go back into the in the campaign was the area’s congressio- the Floor of the House of Representatives Chaptico and Lancaster parks would budget; he predicted if the process nal leadership: “Senator Sarbanes, Senator to honor and reflect on the memory of Sar- cost a little more than $994,000 and were allowed to continue as is the Mikulski and Congressman Hoyer—were banes. The Special-Order Hour immedi- $991,000, respectively. fields could be completed by spring. simply the most persuasive and effective ately followed the last votes in the House of The total cost for the fiscal 2021 The measure passed the commis- advocates in the United States Congress. Representatives and was streamed live on projects would be an estimated $3.1 sioners unanimously. “This formidable team, with Senator C-SPAN. million. [email protected] Sarbanes’ quiet diplomacy, and reputation [email protected] for integrity and piercing intellect, helped Celebrating Small Business Saturday All Weekend Long! PRICES GOOD FRIDAY NOV. 25 THRU SUNDAY NOV. 27, 2016 /$ 00 00 00 2 5 5 5 5 Gallon, Selected 12-Oz. Cans, Selected 3-Lb. Roll 14-Oz. Bag 41/50-Ct. All Star 20-Pack 73% Lean EZ Peel Raw Milk Coke Products Ground Beef Medium Shrimp /$ /$ 00 /$ 3 5 2 5 5 2 5 22-Oz. 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The promise of several vaccines that are seemingly highly effective – the product of government funding from the Trump administration – of- fers hope, but the health department’s leader says they cannot afford to be- come lax in their fight against the One of the biggest challenges in the test. level of normalcy; they helped estab- deadly virus. fighting COVID is that health care The health department provides the lish protocols so restaurants without “It’s been a high level of stress, day workers must always adapt to chang- training, which includes the insertion permits for outdoor seating could get in and day out,” said County Health es in the disease or new information of nasal swabs in both nostrils. it and keep their operations running. Office Dr. Meena Brewster. “This about it. “We do provide the training,” Businesses have mostly welcomed has been unlike any emergency event “We want to be as rooted in sci- Brewster said. “But we lean heavily the health department’s assistance, this community has ever faced. ence as possible,” Brewster said. “In on nurses to administer the tests.” Moritz said. “It’s drawn upon every last drop of a pandemic the science is constantly Administering the tests is a high- “There’s been a lot of collabora- strength and resilience we have.” changing.” risk activity as well, necessitating the tion,” said Moritz. “It’s prevented a Health department staff have fo- But tracing those who have come in full use of protective gear. much larger surge than what we’re cused on contact tracing of those contact with the infected is perhaps The health department has also ex- seeing now.” who have been exposed to the virus, the most arduous of the tasks they panded its capacity when it comes to Her section has responded to over testing residents for the virus, and must complete. regulation and enforcement. 300 complaints, she said, but reached educating the public on how to best “It’s overwhelming, but it’s going Inspectors often found themselves out to help more than 400 local combat it. well,” Prochnow said. “Our contact in local grocery stores and restau- establishments. Hand washing, wearing masks, tracers are working seven days a rants pre-COVID; now they are al- COVID-19 has taken public health, social distancing and getting tested week.” most everywhere. which was often relegated to policy have been the health department’s Contact tracers, after ascertaining “Now we’re in retail establish- afterthoughts, to the forefront of public mantras for almost the whole who may have come into contact with ments and offices where we’ve never community action. year. an infected person, call them to tell been before,” said Heather Moritz, Confronting the virus and its dead- There are three facilities in the them they may have been exposed. who directs the environmental health ly and disruptive impacts have worn county with active COVID outbreaks, “Our contact tracers are local,” section of the department. “Our fo- down those working at the health de- Brewster said, Charlotte Hall Veter- Prochnow said. cus is really keeping the community partment, but it has also sharpened ans Home, St. Mary’s Nursing Center There have been 2,676 total cases informed.” their capabilities. and Chesapeake Shores in Lexington diagnosed in St. Mary’s, according to The most numerous complaints her “It definitely encourages you to Park; all long-term care facilities. health department statistics, but the section receives, she said, is someone be creative and to be on it,” Brews- But there are more active outbreaks amount of testing the health depart- in a public place not wearing a mask. ter told The County Times. “And it the health department is monitoring, ment has conducted has been signifi- Perhaps their biggest task is con- also feeds into how we address other Brewster said, that officials with the cant in the past 10 months. stantly reminding businesses, retail health issues.” health department do not discuss. The latest statistics show that or otherwise, that they must enforce The pandemic had health officials, By law, she said, the department is 35,553 residents have been tested out social distancing and other best along with the rest of the community, only required to release data regard- of about 115,000 here; that accounts health practices, including the wear- dreading what the near future might ing those long-term care facilities. for 31.7 percent of the population. ing of masks. hold and Brewster said they all si- Terry Prochnow, the department’s That amount of testing has been a When the pandemic first hit and lently questioned if they could cope health preparedness and response trial in and of itself. fear of infection was high, businesses effectively. director, said dealing with the active “We’re all tired,” Prochnow said. were quick to put down tape on floors “We thought ‘Are we up for the outbreaks, especially in the care fa- “The testers are tired; we’re continu- marking six-foot distances – the min- task?’” Brewster said. “The unique- cilities, was a critical component of ing to rotate staff out.” imum for proper social distancing – ness of this pandemic… keeps us on fighting the virus. The health department is now set- and customers were equally eager to our toes.” They are in constant communica- ting up tents to continue testing dur- observe them. Brewster and her department have tion with the facilities, Prochnow ing the winter months, Prochnow But time breeds complacency. been widely praised for their aggres- said, ensuring they have adequate said, as the testing is conducted “Over time things will get lax and sive and effective handling of the protective gear and staff to continue outdoors. we’ll start to get more complaints,” pandemic locally. providing resident care. Currently, Brewster said, the coun- Moritz said. “For the most part “We feel a lot of gratitude,” Brew- “We partner with them on a dai- ty is relying on trained nurses to ad- though, we do have compliance; we’re ster said. “We remind ourselves of ly basis,” Prochnow said. “We’re minister the tests but under the state’s not looking for places to shutdown.” how lucky we are to be serving a constantly staying abreast of CDC new health guidelines anyone with a The environmental section of the county like this.” [guidelines]… to stay up on best high school diploma, who receives health department has also helped [email protected] practices.” appropriate training, can administer find ways for life to return to some Thursday, December 10, 2020 The County Times A Special 11 Pull Out Countdown Section to

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By Guy Leonard ments that can be pulled on the Staff Writer arms just like sleeves and have soft When the COVID-19 pandemic objects inlaid in them that allow hit in March members of the Leon- the wearer to pick at them. ardtown Volunteer Fire Depart- They have been shown to re- A very special event for been offering our Watershed He- ment Auxiliary, along with auxil- duce anxiety in certain patients our friends in the disability roes program for almost 4 years.” iary members from the 7th District dealing with Alzheimers’s Disease community. Explained Jolanda Campbell, Rescue Squad and 2nd District and other types of dementia by On Dec. 3 friends from all over Greenwell’s Executive Director. Volunteer Fire Department and giving them something to occupy the county visited Greenwell’s for “Watershed Heroes serves adults Rescue Squad worked together their hands. a drive-by event starring our staff with intellectual disabilities with to make 3,000 faces for first re- The volunteers made more than and horses decked out in their outdoor, nature connection sci- sponders and those in nursing 300 hats for the residents at the Holiday finest. ence and environmental educa- homes. veterans home and more than 50 Horses and ponies were wait- tion sessions. We are holding But, for the past two months, the fidget sleeves; the volunteers met ing on the Manor House driveway Watershed Heroes over ZOOM, same group has been working on at the Port of Leonardtown Win- circle for invited groups of our and were so eager to see our a special project to make hats and ery’s gazebo to knit the gifts for friends from group homes and friends in person in a safe and fidget sleeves for the veterans at the veterans, according to auxil- day programs and our friends healthy way, so we designed this the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. iary member Jennifer Stotler. who are medically vulnerable. special celebration.” Fidget sleeves are knitted gar- Windows were rolled down, “Thank you so much! We loved arms were extended for pats, it, and it made his Christmas this masked faces were extended for year!” kisses and everyone got a goodie Greenwell Foundation Press bag to take away. Release “Greenwell Foundation has 14 The County Times Thursday, December 10, 2020 6 Ways to Stick to weetbA a Holiday Budget RESTAURANT & BAR The holidays are an exciting, fun and joyful time of year. And for many people, the holi- days also are expensive. According to the Motley Fool Company, a financial wellness resource, the average Ameri- can spent $882.45 on Christ- mas gifts, food, decorations, ha travel, and other holiday-relat- T n ed expenses in 2019. Around k You 56 percent of gift shoppers set a budget for holiday spending, Southern Maryland for all your support in but only 64 percent stuck to it. In addition, 21.5 percent of our first year of business! We look forward respondents went into debt to making more memories with you. due to holiday shopping. Who doesn’t want to have a super holiday with delicious foods on the table and lots of Gift Cards presents to share with fam- Available ily and friends? 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Shop sales and deals. out or entertainment extras. High-end stores may have the Many people plan to use cred- impressive tag, but their pric- it cards to pay now and worry es can set you back. Instead, about the aftermath later. Only look for comparable gifts at use credit cards if you have discount stores and other re- the money in the bank and can tailers. Also, if you must use a pay off the entire bill when the credit card, use one that earns balance due is in January. you a cash-back bonus for 3. Set a spending limit for in- added savings. dividuals. Based on your num- A holiday budget is a must to (240) 309-4148 bers and how much you plan avoid overspending and find- to spend overall, start allocat- ing yourself in debt early next 22680 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD ing money to categories, in- year. Thursday, December 10, 2020 The County Times 15 Santa Claus is Coming to Town! GREAT SALE ON ACCUQUILT GO! FABRIC CUTTER IN STOCK.

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Mon-Sat 9:30am - 8:00pm Santa Claus will soon be com- this year will be slow, drive by, no 12:00pm- 4:00pm ing to town in Valley Lee and contact events. Not to fear, there Sun surrounding areas. The Second will still be plenty of "Ho Ho Ho's", District VFD&RS will be escort- thumbs Up's, and blown kisses December Classes ing Santa on his annual Fire Truck from Santa. Beginning Serger Class - Serger Class - Reading Book visits to all of the communities The Second District VFD&RS Pajama Pants Pillow around Valley Lee. Due to CO- asks all of our citizens to follow Dec 10, 2020 5:30 pm Dec 14, 2020 2:00 pm VID-19, and for the protection of all health recommendations, use both our citizens, our firefight- good common sense, and please Christmas Stocking Sewing with Denise Dec 14, 2020 5:30 pm ers and EMS providers, as well stay safe. Dec 11, 2020 10:00 am as Santa and his elves, the visits I Love Home Quilt Spicy Spiral Table Runner Dec 11, 2020 5:30 pm Dec 15, 2020 10:00 am Beginning Serger Class - 10 Miranda's Stitchery: Snap Key Minute Gift Bag Fob: Snowflake Hollywood VFD Dec 12, 2020 9:30 am Dec 15, 2020 3:00 pm Hoopsisters 2018 Quilt - BOM Beginning Serger Class - Last Make-up Class Minute Table Runner (Autumn Santa Run Schedule Dec 12, 2020 12:00 pm or Christmas) Disappearing Nine Patch Lap Dec 15, 2020 05:30 pm By Past Chief Charles Miedzinski Quilt - additional sessions Wednesday Scrappers We would like to announce to Dec 16, 2020 5:00 pm the Citizens of our Community Dec 13, 2020 12:00 pm the schedule for our Annual San- Sunday Sewing Group Serger Class - Reading Book ta Run. This year we will be bring- Dec 13, 2020 12:00 pm Pillow ing Santa around to the Holly- Dec 17, 2020 5:30 pm wood Community on one of our Fire Engines. We plan on starting this Friday, December 4th. Our plan is to have Santa around the community on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights between 5pm us. We will let everyone know and 8pm. Please review our cal- so you can pass the information endar of Santa visits to find out on to friends and family. Please what day Santa will be around feel free to follow our Hollywood your neighborhood. Volunteer Fire Department Face- Just a reminder, Santa will be book page for any updates. riding on a Fire Engine that will Please assist Hollywood VFD in be staffed with our Volunteers. If sharing this Santa Run Schedule the Engine is needed on an Emer- with your family and friends with- gency Incident, we will have to in our Hollywood Community, so take Santa with us on the incident we can say hi and you can say hi 240-309-4019 and hope to return after the inci- to Santa! We look forward to see- 26845 Point Lookout Road (Rt 5), Leonardtown dent is over. Also, we might have ing all the kids out and we know to reschedule some areas if the Santa is looking forward to it as weather does not cooperate with well. facebook.com/MDSewVacCenter 16 The County Times Thursday, December 10, 2020 Shop Leonardtown this Holiday Season

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Calvert County Departm ent of Econom ic Developm ent Email [email protected] or call us at 410-535-4583 18 The County Times Thursday, December 10, 2020 Christmas TAGS Show County Cares The Leonardtown Lions Club sponsors a Christmas Caring Pro- gram each Christmas provid- ing Christmas gifts for deserving County children. TAGS are placed on a tree at the Leonardtown ACE Hardware to en- courage members of the commu- nity to take a child’s TAG and join them in the Club’s Christmas tradition. Christmas gifts purchased by members of the community are re- turned to ACE for delivery by mem- bers of the Lions Club prior to Sat- urday, December 12th for delivery to the children. Cow Press Release from Leonardtown The & Lions Club The Fish Steak & Family Owned Leonardtown Lion Theresa Fincdham, (r) is Dine In or joined by Dana Snead Banyaxz (l), new owner of Seafood the Leonardtown ACE, to place Christmas gift Carryout Hours TAGS on a Christmas tree in the Leonardtown Restaurant Wednesday - Saturday Store. 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm ST. MA Sunday RY’S C GIFT HO OUNTY 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm LIDAY CARDS EXHIBITS! 301-373-3020 Make the Perfect Christmas Doll & Holiday Surpise Coming Soon train Exhbit Open Daily to Leonardtown December 1st - January 3rd 12pm- 4pm St. Clement’s Island Museum 38370 Point Breeze Rd., Colton’s Point 301-769-2222 New Exhibits At Piney Point Lighthouse Museum (240) 309-4025 Open Daily November 29th - January 3rd 22845 Washington St, GIFT Leonardtown, MD 12pm - 4pm CARDS Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park NowAvailable 44720 Lighthouse Rd., Piney Point 301-994-1471 For The Last Minute Holiday Shopping Museum Store at The Old Jail Museum Museum Store at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum 41625 Court House Dr., Leonardtown, MD 20674 44720 Lighthouse Rd., Piney Point, MD 20674 240-925-3427 301-994-1471 Museum Store at St. Clement’s Island Museum 38370 Point Breeze Rd., Colton’s Point, MD 20626 301-769-2222 Online Shopping 24/7 with free shipping or local delivery friendsmuseumstore.square.site Thursday, December 10, 2020 The County Times 19 St. Mary's Traditions

Hollywood VFD Christmas Tree Ridge VFD Christmas Tree 5 Ways to Make Gift Cards More Personal When in doubt while holiday to personalize cards with their shopping, go with a gift card. Gift own photos. Shoppers also can cards provide a convenient way choose from predesign galleries to ensure people of all ages ulti- to present a card that has a little mately get something special. more flair. The gift cards can then According to a 2016 survey by be tied to specific occasions or the gift card sales tool CardCash, holidays. gift cards are a $127 billion mar- • Choose a popular store. Rath- ket that keeps growing. Physical er than buying the first gift card gift cards have been growing at you see, iselect a card for a spe- an annual rate of 6 percent, but cific store your loved one likes. digital gift cards are growing at For example, if the person is an an annual rate of 200 percent. outdoors enthusiast, a gift card The financial resource The Mot- to L.L. Bean may be perfect. If he ley Fool indicates that, during the or she wants to be the next top 2018 holiday shopping season, chef, money toward Sur La Table people buying gift cards pur- or Williams Sonoma is fitting. chased roughly four cards each, • Wrap it in a unique way. Don’t with an average value of $45 per just give the gift card in an enve- card. lope; find a unique way to wrap Many people enjoy the conve- it. After all, that will make the gift nience of storing digital gift card card a gift within a gift. Find a information on their phones. Even small gift box and wrap the gift boating or fishing retailer, place lect the item. though gift cards are any easy card as you would any other gift. tackle, a floating key ring or a dry The National Retail Federation option, like giving cash, they may Or make it even more exciting by storage bag in the gift basket. and Prosper Insights & Analytics seem like impersonal gifts. How- designing a scavenger hunt with • Add a sweet message. Attach reassures that gift cards are one ever, gift givers can explore these clues on where to find the hidden a greeting card and share a few of the most popular entries on ways to add a personal touch to gift card. sentiments about why the gift holiday wish lists each year. Mak- the gift card. • Assemble a gift basket. Add card was chosen. This will help ing the gift a bit more personal • Make your own gift card. a few extra treats to a basket make the gift more personal and can increase the enjoyment fac- Companies including Visa® and with the gift card that ties into show that time was taken to se- tor even further. Mastercard® enable gift-givers a theme. If the gift card is for a 20 The County Times Thursday, December 10, 2020 Home For The Holidays Christmas Decorations Traditional Christmas

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Collision with Pedestrian Under Anyone with any information in re- email [email protected]. ford Ridgell, age 56 of Callaway, point- Investigation gard to the collision is asked to contact Case # 71749-20 ed a handgun at the victim in an attempt On Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 at 6:30 Cpl. Christopher Beyer at christopher. Citizens may remain anonymous and to recover property he believed the p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s [email protected] or at contact Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333, victim possessed. County Sheriff’s Office responded to 301-475-4200, ext. 78004. or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their mes- Ridgell then left the the area of Point Lookout Road and Theft Suspects Sought sage to “CRIMES” (274637). Through residence, and was Camp Cosoma Road for the report of a The St. Mary’s the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are located shortly by motor vehicle accident involving a pe- County Sheriff’s eligible for an award of up to $1,000 deputies. Located destrian. Due to the severity of the inju- Office is seeking for information about a crime in St. in Ridgell’s vehicle ries sustained by the pedestrian, mem- the identities of the Mary’s County that leads to an arrest was a handgun and bers of the St. Mary’s County Collision persons shown in or indictment. rifle. Ridgell was ar- Reconstruction Unit were notified and a theft investiga- On View Arrests: rested and charged responded to the scene. tion. On Wednes- Handgun/Assault- On November 19, with Assault 1st and Patrick Ridgell Preliminary investigation deter- day, Nov. 18, 2020 at 2020, Dep. Forinash responded to the 2nd Degree, Loaded mined Joseph Earl Cullison, age 57 of 6:50 pm, Suspect 1 45000 block of Blake Creek Road in Handgun in Vehicle, Leonardtown, was getting back into entered the Califor- Theft Suspect Valley Lee, for the reported assault. In- and Firearm Use/Violent Crime. his 2004 Chevrolet Silverado which he nia T-Mobile store vestigation determined Patrick Craw- had stopped on the shoulder of the road. and asked about updating his phone. Shannon Marie Quade, age 23 of Leon- Suspect 2 entered when the store em- ardtown, was traveling southbound on ployee went to the back to retrieve a Point Lookout Road in her 2015 Chev- phone for the first suspect to look at. Editor’s Note: rolet Equinox. As Cullison was opening Both suspects then used wire cutters to The above arrests are not an indication of the door to his vehicle, Quade’s vehicle remove several cellphones from their struck both Cullison and his vehicle. displays and fled the store without pay- guilt or innocence as the cases have not been Cullison was flown by Trooper 7 to ing for them. adjudicated. Medstar Washington Hospital Center Four Samsung Galaxy Note 20 with incapacitating injuries. Quade phones and four Apple iPhone 12s were and a juvenile in her vehicle were both stolen. transported by ambulance to Medstar Anyone with information about the If you would like to place a St. Mary’s Hospital with minor injuries. identities of the suspects or this inci- At this time, alcohol and speed do not dent is asked to call Deputy Robert LEGAL NOTICE contact appear to be factors in the collision. Chase at 301-475-4200, ext. 78079 or [email protected] Legal Notices IN THE MATTER OF EDWIN JAMES GILL FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO EDWIN JAMES DOWLING Philip H. Dorsey III In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland Attorney at Law Case No.: C-18-FM-20-327 Notice (Adult) The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name of a minor from Edwin James Gill to Edwin James Dowling. The petitioner is seeking a name change because:I never used or planned on usingthe last name Gill. It needs to be corrected to Dowling. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before 12/12/2020. The objection must be supported by an affidavit (written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation) and served upon all parties (Md Rule 1-321). If no timely objection is filed, the court may enter a default judgement or grant the name change.

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The Leonardtown Mayor and Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, EMAIL: [email protected] December 14, 2020 at 4:15 p.m. in the Town Office located at 22670 Washington Street, Leonardtown, MD. The purpose of the hearing is to present for public review and comment Resolution #4-20 Declaring a portion of certain real property, consisting of 970 square feet more or less, shown on Tax Map 133, Grid 11, Parcel 360, as surplus and no longer needed for public purpose. All interested parties are encouraged to attend or to submit written comments by 4:00 p.m. on December 14, 2020 to the Commissioners of Leonardtown, P.O. Box 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Special accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities upon request.

By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator www.dorseylaw.net 22 PAX River The County Times Thursday, December 10, 2020 Patuxent River Naval Air Station News Sailors Put New Jammer Maintenance Plans to the Test By Kristine Wilcox to have the opportunity be a part of Program (PMA-234), F/A-18 & EA- said. “Things that I thought would PMA-234 communications this and provide input and subject 18G Program (PMA-265); and NGJ be hard based on the manuals and U.S. Navy Sailors recently tested matter expertise,” said Aviation Integrated Test Team, all located at classroom training were easier and the validity of the Next Generation Electronics Technician 1st Class NAS Patuxent River. some things you thought would be Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) ca- Larry Basham, Electronic Attack Danielle Raffa-Schubert, Sup- easier weren’t.” pability’s maintenance plans and Weapons School, NAS Whidbey portability Test and Evaluation The NGJ-MB system, devel- technical manuals during a recent Island, Washington. “It has been lead, who coordinated the logistics oped by Raytheon Intelligence logistics demonstration at Naval great to have the engineers here demo, said the purpose of the demo and Space, is part of a larger NGJ Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, who designed this and the maintain- was to allow Sailors who had not system that will augment, and ul- Maryland. ers who understand the real-world seen the NGJ-MB pod to receive timately replace the legacy ALQ- The Sailors participated in a 15- application.” classroom training and then run 99 currently used on the EA-18G day test event in October conduct- The demonstration was conducted through the procedures and manu- Growler. NGJ-MB is an external ing maintenance procedures on an in two parts throughout the month als, while maintaining safety of the jamming pod that will address ad- NGJ-MB engineering development with a reduced team of 13 to comply pod, aircraft and the people. vanced and emerging threats using model test pod to include removing with COVID-19 restrictions. Partic- “Having the maintainers and the latest digital, software-based and reinstalling components inside ipants included Navy aviation elec- the technicians performing all the and Active Electronically Scanned the pod based on previous training. tronics technicians and maintainers tasks, we were able to see when Array technologies and will provide The fleet maintainers also verified from Commander Electronic Attack there were difficulties and when enhanced AEA capabilities to dis- step-by-step procedures from the Wing Pacific (CVWP), located at tasks were performed with ease,” rupt, deny and degrade enemy air technical manuals, validated and NAS Whidbey Island, and Naval Raffa-Schubert said. defense and ground communication tested new support equipment, and Air Weapons Station China Lake, “There are always rumors about systems. provided feedback to the team. California; along with personnel what the [NGJ] pod is and that it NGJ-MB capability is slated for “The demo has been invaluable, from Raytheon Intelligence and will be easier to work on than the initial operational capability in and for some of us who have been Space; Support Equipment Team ALQ-99 [Tactical Jamming System 2022. part of the Electronic Attack (EA) from Lakehurst, New Jersey; Air- currently used by the fleet], but they community for so long, it’s an honor borne Electronic Attack Systems are completely different,” Basham

Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jean Fernandez and Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Michael Acker conduct maintenance procedures on the aft section of a Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band pod. Thursday, December 10, 2020 The County Times Calendar 23 St. Mary’s Department of Aging & Human Services

Programs andLoffler SeniorActivities Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 71658 Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 71050 St. Mary's Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 73101 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. Community Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Eric Colvin; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services houses.) If you would like to attend this Videos from Aging & 2-day workshop, register by contact- Human Services ing [email protected]. The Department of Aging & Hu- Successful registrants will be sent an man Services is proud to announce ingredient list. Registrations will be To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email [email protected] our brand new Virtual Senior Activ- limited to eight students. Cwith the listing detailsalendar by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication. ity Center and YouTube page! Go to https://www.stmarysmd.com/aging/ ber, or friend. The support group meets Beginning Keyboard/ Friday, December 11 virtual-senior-center/ or www.youtube. weekly. You are welcome to begin at- com, keyword SMC Aging & Human Piano Lessons on tending at any point. You’ll find it to Beth Israel Synagogue Shabbat Services, to see what we have for you! ZOOM Services Online be a warm, caring environment and There are more videos coming soon! Dr. Robert L. Jefferson, the author of 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. will come to see your group as an the “How to Play Gospel” book series Shabbat evening services are be- “oasis” on your long journey through Arthritis Foundation and an experienced vocalist, songwrit- ing held online due to COVID19. Be- grief. For more information call the er, recording artist, pianist and teacher ginning July 17, 2020, Beth Israel church office and leave a message 301- Exercise will be offering his specialized begin- Arthritis Foundation Exercise with Synagogue will hold online services 645-0660 or email us at admin@cc- ner classes to you in your own home via Debbie Buckler is available virtually EVERY FRIDAY at 7 PM. Check somd.com. ZOOM. Pre-registration is required. each Wednesday at 10 a.m. via Zoom. our website calendar (bethisraelmd. You will need reliable internet, a smart Debbie is excited to have you work out weebly.com/calendar.html) for event Wednesday, December 16 phone or computer and a Zoom account with her. Get ready to strengthen and details. Wayback Wednesdays (Help is available by e-mailing Shellie- loosen those muscles! If you're inter- We hope you're loving our weekly address below). Classes will be held on ested in participating, please email Saturday, December 12 video series showing some of the sto- Thursdays, Jan. 21- Feb. 25 (6 sessions) MarieNoelle Lautieri at MarieNoelle. ries that make St. Mary’s County’s at 1 p.m. Cost of $100 for all six Christmas in Laurel Grove [email protected], and your history so unique and interesting. We sessions includes instruction and text- Mt. Zion UMC of Laurel Grove; 4 email address will be added to the par- thought this would be a fun way to book. You will need to invest in an in- p.m. - 8 p.m. ticipant list. You will receive an email bring our closed museums to you while expensive keyboard. ($50-100+ avail- This is an outside event, masks re- each Wednesday morning with instruc- we all keep our social distance. Join us able at local stores and online) if you quired. We will be honoring our Law tions so you can join the class using every week for short videos featuring don’t already have one. Direct payment Enforcement, Fire and Rescue and your computer. Debbie is an enthusias- everything from the quirky to the fas- can be made to Dr. Jefferson through Healthcare Workers at a tree lighting tic instructor who you will love to ex- cinating - tune in! We have several epi- Paypal or by check in advance. To ceremony and blessing at 5 pm. Free ercise with. Admission. Fun for all. Bring your sodes in the playlist! Facebook.com/ Register for these lessons or for more camera and take a picture with Santa SCIMuseum information e-mail Sheila.Graziano@ and Mrs. Clause. FREE Children's Tasty Christmas stmarysmd.com These will be group games and prizes, Carolers, Trumpet- DAV Assistance Program Cottage lessons and a minimum of 3-4 students ers, Hayrides, Vendors, Crafters, Live St. Mary’s Square ReStore; For over a decade, this workshop will be required for these lessons to be Nativity and more. Food and Drinks 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. has been a beloved Loffler event. Even held. available. Follow us on www.mtzi- Veterans - do you have a service- though things must be done differently onmech.org or facebook @www.face- connected disability? Did you receive this year, we are not doing without the Looking for Volunteer book.com/MtZionMech for updates. an injury while on active duty and are Tasty Christmas Cottage tradition! We now filing for disability through the will simply do it live stream via Zoom Discussion Leaders If you are comfortable leading and Veterans Administration (VA)? The on Wednesday, December 16, and Monday, December 14 conducting virtual meetings or classes Disabled American Veterans organiza- Thursday, December 17, at 11 a.m. Two Red Cross Blood Drive using Zoom or similar platforms, I am tion is here to assist you with those VA days will be needed for this project- Valley Lee Fire Department; De- looking for some volunteer leadership forms at no cost to you. These men and the first day we will construct the cot- cember 14, 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. for discussion groups and classes such women (who are disabled veterans) are tage and let it dry overnight. The next Appointments can be made at as Pain Management Support Group, volunteers who ensure you are placing day we will decorate it with sweets. 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767). Current Events, Craft Classes and other the proper information in the proper This cute little item is made with Pop topics of interest. Please contact Sheila. blocks and advise you on common Tarts put together with royal icing, so it [email protected] to discuss Tuesday, December 15 mistakes that are made on these VA makes up (and holds up) nice and easy. serving the community in this fun and Grief Support Group forms. Their spaces are toward the rear (Doesn’t crumble like graham cracker Calvary Chapel; 7 p.m. of the building on the left side. Stop by rewarding capacity. 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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to [email protected] after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition. In Remembrance Margaret Theresa Tippett She enjoyed cooking and like many coun- on December 5, 2020 Condolences to the family may be made at tians could do stuffed ham, crab cakes, and at Capital Caring Cen- www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Margaret Theresa soft crab sandwiches. Her roots in the county ter in Lanham, MD Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Tippett, (Nee Jarboe) go back to the 1600s. with his wife at his Home, P.A. 92, of Leonardtown, Besides her parents, Margaret was preced- side. MD, left this earth on ed in death by siblings, Ann E. Kurz, Vir- He was born on Virginia Esther “Virginia” Raley November 10, 2020. ginia H., John L., James A., and Joseph D. April 30, 1969 in Mal- Born on April 11, 1928 Jarboe. Also, grandson, Charles F. Tippett, den, MA to Joseph and Virginia Esther in Leonardtown, MD, stepdaughters, Dorothy Griffin and June Tip- Ann Hollis Doherty of “Virginia” Raley,103, she was the beloved pett, and half-brother, Elmer A. Jarboe. She Rowley, MA. of Avenue, MD passed daughter of Ignatius is survived by Rose Marie “Boots” Stublarec He was raised in Saugus, MA and in 1988 away on Monday, Jackson and Mary (Raymond) of Benedict, MD, Francis Neale he graduated from Saugus High School. On December 7, 2020 at Catherine (Connelly) Jarboe. A lifelong resi- “Frankie” Tippett of Leonardtown, MD, and January 25, 1993 Jim enlisted in the United Hospice House in Cal- dent of Leonardtown, she attended The Old Lisa Townsend of Olney, MD. There are 5 States Navy and proudly served his country laway. Born on March Leonardtown Elementary School (where the grandchildren, Melanie Hooper (Gary) of for over 21 dedicated years until his retire- 11, 1917, she was the rescue squad is now), and Margaret Brent Benedict, MD, Amanda Moritz (Keith) of ment on August 31, 2014 as a Senior Chief daughter of George High School. She was the wife of the late El- Leonardtown, MD, Amber Collins (Jason) Petty Officer. He loved everything Navy Henry Ragan and Ger- mer Francis Tippett of Medley’s Neck, who of Mechanicsville, MD, Aimee Tippett of and earned many citations and medals dur- trude Virginia McMillian, and the loving died in 1964. As members of the Catholic Flint, MI, and Mark Townsend of Olney, ing his years of decorated service. On Janu- wife of the late John Dennis “Junior” Raley, Faith, they were married at The Church of MD. There are also 11 great-grandchildren. ary 8, 1994, he married his beloved wife, Jr., who preceded her in death on November the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Margaret has 1 surviving sister, Mary L. Jennifer Leah Doherty in Covington, TN. 13, 2005. They were married for 51 years. in Washington, D.C. on September 11, 1948. “Peggy” Stone of Waldorf, MD and many Together they celebrated over 26 wonder- Virginia attended elementary school at the Mrs. Tippett was employed as an operator nieces and nephews. ful years of marriage. He was tech savvy Red Gate Elementary School, a one-room for C and P Telephone Company and later Contributions may be made to the Leon- and was an avid New England Patriots fan school on Ryceville Road in Mechanicsville, worked the presses at The North End Print ardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box and Boston Bruins. He enjoyed watching MD. And she attended three years of high Shop in Leonardtown, MD for J. Frank Guy 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or any other NASCAR and attending the races. His other school at Glasva High School in Charles and became his companion for over 25 years charity of your choice. hobby was going to the casinos and playing County. She attended Margaret Brent High before he died in 1981. roulette. His family was his greatest love, School in Helen during her senior year and Among her hobbies, Margaret enjoyed ATCS James Joseph “Jim” and he especially enjoyed spending time graduated in 1934. She was the oldest living playing the organ and watching local base- with his grandchildren. alumna of the school. ball teams involving the Old Washington Doherty In addition to his parents and beloved Virginia was an active member of All Senators, then the Baltimore Orioles, and Saints Episcopal Church in Oakley for many ATCS James Joseph “Jim” Doherty, USN wife, he is also survived by his children: later the Washington Nationals. years, serving as a member of the vestry and (Ret.), 51 of Leonardtown, MD passed away Jessica Ray of Lexington Park, MD, Aus- tin Doherty of Lebanon, TN, and Shauna altar guild. She chaired their church dinner Doherty of Murfreesboro, TN; his siblings, for many years also. Shannon Rivera (David) of Saugus, MA and Virginia is survived by her daughter, Bar- John Doherty (Tammy) of Rowley, MA; his bara A. Lacey (William, deceased), stepson grandchildren: Kaiden and Jocelyn Robin- Denny Raley (Brenda), stepdaughter Carol son; his in-laws: Alvin and Barbara Brown- Ann Pingleton (Wayne, deceased), and stein of Mt. Juliet, TN; his brother-in-law: many grandchildren and great-grandchil- Michael Brownstein of Lakeland, TN; and dren, who affectionately called her Nana. extended family and friends. She is also survived by her brother Gordon Family will receive friends for Jim’s Life Ragan and sister Fauna Sullivan. She was Celebration on Friday, December 11, 2020 predeceased by two brothers, John and Paul. from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., with a Funeral Ser- Due to Covid -19, funeral services will be vice celebrated at 5:00 p.m. by Reverend Joe private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Orlando, at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 the following organizations would be warm- Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. ly accepted: Hospice House, 44724 Hospice Interment will be held at a later date at Ar- Lane, Callaway, MD 20620; the 7th. District lington National Cemetery in Arlington, Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, VA. MD 20609; and All Saints Episcopal Church Memorial Contributions may be made to P.O. Box 307 Avenue, MD 20609. PTSD Foundation of America, 9724 Der- The family would like to express their rington Road, Houston, TX 77064. deep appreciation to the staff at Taylor Farm We Remember Francis DeSales Nelson September 27, 1938 - November 30, 2019 An Independent Family-Owned Funeral Home Since you been away, things have not been the same. Serving Southern Maryland for over 100 Years With each day that passes, we remember and say your name. Our hearts still ache with sadness and many tears still flow. Michael K. Gardiner, C.F.S.P., C.P.C. What it meant to lose you; others will never know. Funeral Director/President We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain. You walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again. Those special memories of you, will always bring a smile If only we could have you back just for a little while Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do Providing trusted service to the community for over 100 Years You always meant so very much and always will do too 41590 Fenwick Street • P.O. Box 270 • Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 The fact that you are no longer here will always cause us pain www.mgfh.com But you are forever in our hearts until we see you again. Missing You.... (301)-475-8500 Your Loving Family Thursday, December 10, 2020 The County Times Obituaries 25

Assisted Living in Bushwood, MD and all Lewis Norman Bridgett, Thornton Bridgett, time. which inaugurated the U.S. Navy UHF sat- of the staff at Hospice of St. Mary’s for the Jr., “Doc”, James Calvin Bridgett, Francis Arrangement provided by the Mattingley- ellite communication programs. He traveled care and comfort provided to Virginia in her Edward Bridgett and her sister Virginia Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, to many ship and shore sites throughout the time of need. Corn. She is survived by her brother Jo- MD. world in support of satellite communications seph Lester Bridgett and children; William and received many commendations for com- Cdr. James Fitzhugh Chesley Pruitt, Debra Pruitt, Connie Putt, and Kelvin William Clarence Watts pleting tasks ahead of schedule and below Pruitt along with 6 grandchildren and 6 great budget estimates. He retired from NESEA, Cdr. James Fitzhugh grandchildren. William Clarence July 29, 1983, at the age of 55 with thirty Chesley, U.S.N. Ret. She was a lifelong resident of southern, Watts, 92, from Breton years of government service. passed away on No- MD and retired from the St. Mary’s Public- Bay, in Leonardtown, After leaving the government he was vember 30, 2020, in School System. died Saturday, De- employed by Tracor in St. Mary’s County. Chesapeake Shores Ella enjoyed playing the guitar, snare cember 05, 2020, at St. He worked as the Satellite Communication Nursing Home. He was drums and mandolin as well as singing old Mary’s Hospital. Born Department Director until 1990 when he born on April 20th, country and bluegrass music at local nurs- July 29, 1928, on his retired. After Tracor he was employed by 1930 in Clear Spring, ing homes and other venues around South- Mother’s birthday, in Advanced Communications Systems, Inc. MD, the youngest son ern Maryland. She also loved cooking for Andover, MA. He was of Fairfax, VA, as a systems analyst in their of William Fitzhugh holiday gatherings providing everyone with the son of the late Mer- Crystal City office. He remained employed and Cecil Rich Chesley of Charlotte Hall, take home service to include candied sweet rill C. and Isabella Leuchars Watts. He was until September 30, 1996, when he and his MD. He graduated from Charlotte Hall potatoes, stuffed ham, crab cakes, and soft raised and attended school in Andover. wife both permanently retired on the same Military Academy before entering the crab sandwiches. She was a loving and de- He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air day. United States Naval Academy graduating voted mother and mother-in-law and will be Force immediately after graduating from In his younger days, the he and his fam- in 1953. Following his graduation, he and dearly missed. Punchard High School in 1946. He went to ily were active in St. Mary’s County. They Cecilia Marie Anderson were married in a The family will receive friends on Thurs- basic training at SAACC in San Antonio, took in several social services foster chil- candlelight ceremony at the Naval Academy day, December 10, 2020 from 9:00 AM to TX, then was trained in Boca Raton, FL, dren to live with them in their home. He Chapel. Jim earned his Navy Wings in 1954 10 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral as a Radar Mechanic/Operator for Ground was a member of the original Bell Motor and completed a successful career as a Naval Home Leonardtown, MD followed by a ser- Controlled Approach Radar systems. He Company slow pitch softball team, the first Aviator. He flew various aircrafts during his vice at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at was stationed at Lajes AFB, in the Azores county slow pitch champions and also played twenty-eight years of active duty. In 1964 he the Charles Memorial Gardens immediately Islands, a mid-Atlantic refueling stop, dur- ball for Budweiser. He was an umpire for attended foreign language school in Wash- following the service. ing the Berlin Airlift. He was honorably dis- both baseball and softball for a period of ington D.C., and served two tours in the dip- Arrangements provided by the Matting- charged with the rank of S/Sgt in 1949. He time. He was a cub master for Pack 420 and lomatic service as the United States Naval ley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonard- was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the Troop Committeeman for Troop 420, BSA. Attache in Singapore and later he and his town, MD. American Theater Ribbon and World War II He coached the St. Clement’s Shore Little family moved to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Victory Medal. League baseball team. He was one of the where he served as the United States Naval Dr. Ronald Kenneth Buttery After discharge from the Air Force, he seven original members of the Breton Bay Attache for Air for two years. Returning to resumed school attending the Huntington Country Club, having joined in establish- Aviation he became a flight instructor, train- Dr. Ronald Kenneth School for Boys in Boston, MA. Afterwards ing the club in 1966, with the construction ing pilots at N.A.S. Meridian, Mississippi. Buttery, “Corky”, 72, he attended the Capitol Radio Engineering of a pool and tennis courts and later in 1970 Cdr. Chesley is also a graduate of the Naval of Great Mills, MD Institute in Washington, D.C. where he was the construction of the golf course and the War College, Newport, Rhode Island. His passed away Decem- active in sports and twice elected President Breton Bay Golf and Country Club. He be- last tour was at the Naval Air Facility in ber 2, 2020 in Leon- of the Student Council. After graduation came an avid golfer in his later years spend- Washington, D.C., as a pilot for the Secre- ardtown, MD. He was from CREI, he was employed as an electron- ing many weekends on the course with dear tary of the Navy. He retired in 1976 and lived born on April 1, 1948 ic technician for four years at Bendix Radio, friends and one of the oldest members. in Annapolis, MD before moving back to St. in Tonawanda, NY, in Towson, MD. During his time with Ben- In addition to his wife of 66 wonderful Mary’s County. to the late Betty Jean dix he assisted in the fabrication of the AN/ years, he is survived by his children: Wil- He is survived by his wife, Marie and Raffel Buttery and WSC-5(V), the next generation of GCA ra- liam Merrill (Addie) Watts of Leonardtown; daughter Andi Marie Rucci (Cdr. Gregory John Edward Buttery Sr. Ronald was the dars for the U.S. Navy. He first came to St. Martha Dawn Watts of San Rafael, CA; U.S.N. Ret.), Robin Fitzhugh Zupanc (Ed- loving husband of Amber Marie Buttery Mary’s County as part of the Bendix team Paul Reid (Marie) Watts of Leonardtown; ward), Granddaughter Jamie Marie Zupanc, (Coons), whom he married on July 7, 2007 at that delivered the WSC-5 to Patuxent River Priscilla Lynn (Mike) Labanowski of Me- Grandson James Garrett (Catherine), Grand- the White Plains Baptist Church in Pomfret, for first article testing. During his three chanicsville; eight grandchildren, five great son 1st Sgt Craig Garrett U.S.M.C (Crystal), MD. month visit he fell in love with the county grandchildren and a sister Merrillyn Watts. Great-Grandson Hayden Garrett, and Great- In addition to his wife, Ronald is survived and he met his future wife, Nancy Reid, a He was preceded in death by his son, David Granddaughter Teagan Garrett. by his children; Betty Buttery O’Reilly (Dr. Calvert County resident, who was a nursing Clarence Watts and his sister, Ethel Emrick He was predeceased by his brothers; Wil- Michael O’Reilly) of Arlington, VA, and student at Union Memorial Hospital, in Bal- of Dixon, CA. liam R. Chesley, Frederick S. Chesley, Ken- Ret. Master Sergeant James Davis of Boise, timore, MD. On August 28, 1954, he mar- In lieu of flowers, contributions may be neth Chesley and sister Polly Fenn. ID. Siblings; James “Buzz” Buttery of Nun- ried the love of his life, Nancy, in Solomons, made to the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue All Funeral Services will be private da, NY, John “Skippy” Buttery, JR of Attica, MD. Shortly after he moved to St. Mary’s Squad or the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire NY, and Barbara “Bunny” Buttery Ham- County to participate in the second class of Ella Mae Kernozek Department. mond of Canisteo, NY. the Patuxent Plan, at Patuxent River Naval All Funeral Services will be held at a later He graduated from Sweet Home High Air Station. Ella Mae Kerno- date. School in Amherst, NY in 1966. Ronald In the Patuxent Plan, he earned a Bachelor Arrangements provided by the Matting- zek,86, of Lusby, MD, was a graduate of Prince George’s Commu- of Science, Electrical Engineering (BSEE) passed away on De- ley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonard- nity College on August 16, 1974 and in 1995 degree at the University of Maryland, gradu- town, MD. cember 6, 2020 sur- earned a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medi- ating in 1961. He continued his education rounded by her lov- cine. Ronald served as a medical technician and earned a Masters of Engineering Ad- Robert “Bob” Frederick Callow, ing family. She was during the Vietnam War. ministration (MEA) degree from George born on May 20, 1934 He moved to St. Mary’s County, Mary- Washington University in 1972, awarded Sr., in Dentsville, MD, land in the early 1990’s. Ronald worked as in Constitution Hall. He worked as an elec- and was the daughter a Registered Nurse in the tri-county area for tronic engineer at NESEA, St. Inigoes, as a Robert “Bob” Fred- of the late Thornton 30 years before retiring. He concurrently Branch Head in the Radar Branch for eleven erick Callow, Sr., 89, and Frances Olive obtained a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medi- years. With development of the new commu- of Leonardtown, MD Bridgett of Charles County, MD. Ella Mae cine and practiced independently in the local nications methods, he transferred to the Sat- passed peacefully on was the loving wife of William M. Kerno- area. Ronald was a member of the SAYSF ellite Communications Branch as a branch Tuesday, December 1, zek whom she married on September 3, (Seek and Ye Shall Find) Bible Church in head for sixteen years. He was head of the 2020. 2003. Ella Mae was preceded in death by Lexington Park, MD. team that sent the first official naval message He was born on her son Selby H. Pruitt and her brothers All Funeral Services will be private at this over the LES-6 satellite in September 1968, March 31, 1931 in 26 Obituaries The County Times Thursday, December 10, 2020

The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to [email protected] after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition. In Remembrance Washington, DC to the late John F. Callow Waldron Dunbar, Jr. and Cecilia Bernadette Carol Ann Clark King portive. He was an amazing uncle, support- and Harriett “Hattie” Callow. He was one of Carroll. Charlie was preceded in death by his ing his nieces and nephews in all that they six children. brothers Knighton and Joseph (Joe). Char- Carol Ann Clark did. Jason especially enjoyed spending time As a young man, Bob met the love of his lie is survived by his son Charles (Chuck) King, age 77, of Me- with his niece Mekhia and nephew Marcel life, Concetta “Connie” Scianna. They mar- Henry Dunbar, Jr (Bridget-spouse) and his chanicsville Maryland watching shows such as Wild ‘n Out and ried in 1954. Bob enlisted in the US Navy grandchildren, Eli, Lucas, and Stella. Char- died following emer- Keenan & Kel and Martin. Jason would in March, 1955. He served his country and lie was born and raised in St. Mary’s County gency surgery on No- attend all their games and was one of their family proud and was honorably discharged where he attended St. Michael’s School and vember 29, 2020. biggest fans. He also enjoyed cheering on his in March, 1957. He returned home, began spent most of his time on the waters of St. Carol was born on favorite sports teams, the Seattle Seahawks, working and continued his successful mar- Jeromes Creek and the Chesapeake Bay. March 6, 1943 in Tole- the Washington Wizards and Duke Univer- riage that happily spanned over 66 years. Charlie served in the Army and was sta- do, Ohio to Claude and sity. One of the highlights of Jason’s life was During those years, Bob and Connie wel- tioned in Germany during the Vietnam War. Emma Clark. Raised being “Poise” a member of the rap group comed five (5) children, twelve (12) grand- When Charlie left the military, he worked as in Beckley, West Virginia she graduated Solo 4 alongside Chris (Skeez) Marcus children and six (6) great-grandchildren. a carpenter and a waterman. Fishing, crab- from Trappe Hill High School in 1961. Carol (DJMG), Richard (IllOne), Corey (Nova) Bob was a hard-working man who sup- bing, hunting, and taking care of his black- worked for more than 35 years at Brown and Chuck (KonceptSs). Jason cherished his ported his family as a store manager at Safe- berries were his favorite pastimes. He passed Electric, Inc. formerly of Temple Hills, many close friendships (way too many to way. He enjoyed talking with customers and his love of these things down to his son, Maryland, owned by Arther and Dianne name individually). felt his employees were his extended family Chuck, and his grandsons, Eli and Lucas. Brown whom she considered family. In addition to his parents, Jason was pre- members. He retired in 1993 and moved to Charlie’s favorite job was “PopPop.” He Carol was married for 51 years to Wal- ceded in death by his maternal grandparents his dream waterfront home in St. Mary’s loved his grandkids. He put them on the bus ter C. King until the time of his death in Sarah Holt and Howard Nelson and his pa- County. Not one to sit idle for long, Bob be- everyday when they were young and had 2016. Along with their grandchildren, they ternal grandparents Clarissa Marshall and gan and continued another successful career kool-aid, chocolate, and caramels waiting enjoyed riding motorcycles and dancing Shannon Marshall. driving buses and shuttles for private con- for them when they got home. His grandkids together. For many years they volunteered Jason leaves to cherish his loving memo- tractors and the County well into his later will continue to care for his blackberries. with their riding club, celebrating Christmas ries his three sisters: Nickey Holt (James years. His family will also remember him for his with a toy drive and give away. Goldring), Davida Barnes (Estep) and Ali- In his spare time, Bob enjoyed spending sweet tooth, the cough drops he kept in his Carol is survived by siblings: John P. sha Marshall and one brother Damon Estep. time at his beach home in Rehoboth Beach shirt pocket, his whistling, and his love for Clark of Ocala, Florida, Lulabell Polk of Ri- Nieces and Nephews: Destiny, Dymond, Delaware. Bob also loved the water, boating the family black lab, Milly. leyville, Virginia, Edward Clark (deceased) Danazia, Troy Jr., Mekhia, Marcel Jr., Ki- with his family and friends. In later years he There will be no services at this time. Beckley, West Virginia and Charles Clark morianna, Daelyn, Noah and Nazir and a became interested in collecting model cars In lieu of flowers, the family suggests do- of Mcomb, Michigan; daughters: Julia King, great-nephew Nolan and great-niece Nionni, and trucks. Family was everything to Bob. nating to the Alzheimer’s Association. Diane Interrante (Robert-spouse) and Vicki three aunts: Sheena Holt, Selina Holt-Jack- He was extremely proud of all of his grand- Condolences to the family may be made at King; grandchildren: Aaron Goodrick, Aid- son (William) and Selma Scruggs (Ronald), children and took great pleasure in his great www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. en Interrante and Robin Interrante. three uncles, Jerome Holt, James Holt (An- grandchildren. His memory will remain in Barbra Jo Osgood Besides spending time with family and dre) and Sterling Marshall along with a host the hearts of his loved ones. Barbra Jo Osgood, 56, of Mechanicsville, friends Carol loved reading, watching musi- of cousins, extended family and friends. Bob is survived by his wife, Connie Cal- MD passed away peacefully at MedStar St. cals, crocheting and quilting. low of Leonardtown, Md; children, Theresa Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD on No- Carol was a kind spirit and had a gener- Salvatore Arthur “Art” Casale Mathews (Robert) of La Plata, Lynn Mar- vember 18, 2020. ous heart. She was known for helping her shall (Gregory) of Ellicott City, Robert Cal- She was born on October 9, 1964 in friends and family when they needed her. Salvatore Arthur low Jr. (Bonita) of Newburg, Michael Cal- Winchester, VA. To the late Robert Clay She touched many lives and will be missed. “Art” Casale, 91 of low (Sharon) of La Plata, Mark Callow (San- Underwood. Due to Covid-19, a virtual celebration of Leonardtown, MD dra) of Arnold, numerous nieces and neph- Barbra met the love of her life, Michelle life is planned for December 20, 2020 at 2 passed away on De- ews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. “Mickey” Osgood and they were married for p.m. Her ashes will be cember 2, 2020 at his In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded over twenty years before her passing in 2017. interred at St. Thomas Parish, Upper home with his wife by in death by his siblings, John Callow, Joseph She loved her every day she was away and Marlboro, Maryland in summer 2021. his side. Callow, Edwin Callow, Rita Marcopulos and her family is finding comfort knowing they In lieu of flowers, the family suggests do- Art was born on Helen Crown. are reunited in heaven. nating to a local food bank or Toys for Tots. July 23, 1929 in Pitts- Due to Covid restrictions, funeral services A beautiful, kind and loving woman, she Condolences to the family may be made at burgh, PA to the late and interment at Maryland Veterans Cem- was adored and loved by her family. Barbra www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Phillip and Mary (Cala) Casale. After grad- etery in Cheltenham Md. being officiated was a fun-loving, and energetic lady. Always All arrangements were made at Brinsfield uating from high school in Baltimore, MD in by Deacon Bill Kyte at Brinsfield Funeral willing to lend a helping hand. An advocate Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., Charlotte 1947, he received an appointment to the US Home & Crematory, P.A. will be private. for animal safety, she adored all of her fur Hall, MD. Naval Academy, graduating in 1951. After In lieu of flowers the family would request babies. She especially loved her puppies, Ol- serving in the US Navy, he was employed as donations be made in Bob’s name to St. Jude ivia and Oliver and cats. Jason Markell Estep an Engineer for the Department of Defense, Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Barbra is survived by her siblings, Andy retiring in 1991. Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Underwood of Cobb Island, MD and Valerie Jason Markell Es- Art spent his retirement volunteering at Condolences may be made to the family at Underwood of Omaha, NE, Corbie Under- tep, 35 of California, many places including: St Mary City, Leon- www.brinsfieldfuneral.com wood, of AZ and Robert Underwood, WV; MD entered into eter- ardtown City Council, Calvert Museum, Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral and several nieces, nephews and extended nal life on November Sotterley Plantation, Jack Russell’s Skipjack, Home & Crematory, P.A., Charlotte Hall, family. She was preceded in death by her fa- 29, 2020 in Manassas, and some of his fondest memories were the MD ther, and beloved wife, Mickey. VA. Jason was born in 10 years as a docent at The Library of Con- All services will be private. Leonardtown, MD on gress sharing his knowledge and love of art, Charles “Charlie” Henry In lieu of flowers, the family would re- August 12, 1985 to the architecture and history. spectfully request donations be made in Bar- late Sylvia Elizabeth Art was an avid runner throughout his life, Dunbar, Sr. bra’s name to the Tri-County Animal Shel- Marshall and Jeffrey completing 11 marathons; he continued run- ter, 6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville, James Marshall. ning then walking 5 miles a day until 2018. Charles “Charlie” He was educated in the St. Mary's County Art loved travelling the world, in the navy Henry Dunbar, Sr., MD 20637 or your local ASPCA. Condolences to the family may be made at School System, graduating from Leonard- and later with his family. He spoke of his age 80, of Dameron, town High School in 2003. After high school time in Bethany with his family, and often Maryland passed away www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Jason worked for several Government Con- reflected on a solo trip to China. He was on on December 3, 2020 tractors at NAS Patuxent River, Joint Base a cruise through the Greek Isles with his late at MedStar St. Mary’s Home & Crematory, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD. Anacostia-Bolling and Joint Base Charles- sister Jean when he met Joyce May Casale. Hospital. Charlie was ton until he became ill and was unable to They spent the years traveling, visiting fam- born on September 30, work. ily and seeing sites and enjoying an adven- 1940 to the late Paul Jason was very loving, caring and sup- ture of a lifetime. Thursday, December 10, 2020 The County Times Obituaries 27

There will be a gravesite service at Ar- Carolina, Paul Derrick Julian, of Staunton, Home, P.A. was an avid reader and enjoyed listening to lington National Cemetery. Currently, the Virginia and Charles Bruce Julian, of Leon- classical music and opera; he especially en- cemetery is unable to schedule a date (with ardtown, Maryland. She was the proud Agnes Roberta Pratt joyed poetry and studying the Bible. John estimates of waits up to a year). grandmother and great grandmother of ten stayed abreast of world events, where he of- Condolences to the family may be made at grandchildren and twenty-two great grand- Agnes Roberta Pratt, 90 of Scotland, MD ten shared an empathy for any inequalities www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. children. Born on April 23, 1925 in Suffolk, passed away on November 27, 2020 at Ches- in society. He loved the Chesapeake Bay, Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Virginia, she was the daughter of Derrick apeake Shores Nursing Center in Lexington spending many pleasurable hours sailing Home, P.A. Herman Stassfort and Ophelia Wertley Park, MD. and fishing. John was an active member of Stassfort. She was preceded in death by her She was born on July 6, 1930 in Leonard- the BPOE Lodge 2092, the Lions Club in Virgil James Pendry, Jr. sister Anne Stassfort Dickson and brother town, MD to the late George Clarence Wise Piney Point and the Patuxent River Power Derrick Herman Stassfort, Jr. She was a and Annie Ruth Wilkinson Wise. Squadron. Virgil James devoted Episcopalian. She enjoyed flower Roberta is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s In addition to his wife, Judith, John is also Pendry, Jr., 61, of gardening and arranging flowers. She served County. She was a Post Master for the U.S. survived by his stepchildren: Peggy Cupke Mechanicsville, MD on the Alter Guild of several churches ar- Postal Service for over 22 dedicated years at of Perham, MN; Randal Flenniken of Sulli- passed away peace- ranging flowers for the alter and around the the Scotland Post Office before her retire- van, MO; Joan Harris of St. Leonard, MD; fully at the St Mary’s church. She also enjoyed crafting ceramics ment in 1988. Her hobbies included crab- Jeff Schroeder of Duxbury, MA; and Jill Hospice House in Cal- and created several memorable pieces. Fam- bing, card games with her sister, square Emerson of Lusby, MD, 10 grandchildren laway, MD on Novem- ily trips and gatherings were always special dancing and Sunday dinners with her fam- and four great-grandchildren. In addition to ber 24, 2020. Virgil to her and she always enjoyed having all the ily. She enjoyed farm life and grew bounti- his parents, he is also preceded in death by was born January 9, family together. She and her husband could ful gardens. She was an excellent cook and his brother, James “Jimmy” Nelson, his first 1959 in Washington, often be seen dancing at weddings and other made the most delicious chicken salad. She wife, Dorothy J. Nelson, and his stepson, DC to the late Virgil James Pendry Sr. and Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and birth- was a loving and supportive mother through- John “Jack” Robbins. Grace (Sullivan) Pendry. days were always memorable gatherings at out her children’s lives. She was the carpool A private Graveside Service will be held After graduating high school, he proudly “Grandma’s”. One could always count on mom and supported her kids in all their ac- at Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery, 47414 served in the United States Navy. Upon his her sitting down for a meal and jump up and tivities. Her family was her greatest love and Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City, MD return home, he moved from Washington, say “John Brown it”, I forgot the rolls in the she enjoyed spending her time with them. 20686. DC to West Virginia and then finally settling oven! Though always tasty they had a slight She is survived by her children, Lorrine Memorial contributions may be made to down in Maryland, where he lived on and off darkened bottom. As youths, she always Adele Pratt of Bishop, CA and Steven Mark Trinity Episcopal Church, 47414 Old State for over forty (40) years. coached and educated us in the fine tradition Pratt, Jr. of Ridge, MD; her sister, Frances House Rd, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 or To know Virgil was to know a hard-work- of southern manners and character. Dean of Ridge, MD; her grandchildren, to the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue ing, passionate man with a heart of gold. He At this time, due to the Covid restrictions, Brandy Morris McKelvey and Steven Mark Squad, 46763 S. Shangri La Drive, Lexing- was loved by many and known for being the no arrangements have been made for a ser- Pratt III, her great granddaughter, Morgan ton Park, MD 20653. kind of man that would give you the shirt off vice. A Memorial Service will be held at a Morris; and extended family and friends. In Condolences to the family may be made at of his back. Virgil found peace in the great later date. Cards and notes of condolences addition to her parents she is also preceded in www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. outdoors. He could be found dropping a line may be sent to Lt. Col (Ret) Paul R. Julian, death by her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Pratt Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral in the river, or crabbing on a sunny summer Jr./C/o Charles Julian, 20413 Scarlet Tanager Lange; 5 sisters, 3 brothers, and her com- Home, P.A. day. He also enjoyed camping and breathing Way, Leonardtown, MD 20650. In lieu of panion, John Eddie Gatton. in the crisp air on a beautiful fall morning. flowers, donations may be sent in memory to All services are private. David R. McGuffie When the weather kept him indoors, he en- St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Condolences to the family may be made at joyed drawing. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148. www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. David R. McGuffie A music man at heart, he loved to sing and Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral born July 26, 1936 in dance. But above all, he loved his family. He Leonard Emile “Lenny” Daniele Home, P.A. Cameron WV, died would often call his grandson Brayden God- November 30, 2020. dard and would listen to “Chubby” (an affec- Leonard Emile John Harrison Nelson He was a graduate tionate nickname for Brayden) talk about his “Lenny” Daniele, 81, of the University of adventures. Their bond was unbreakable and of Lexington Park, John Harrison Nel- Maryland with a bach- “PawPaw” could convince him to do any- MD passed away on son, 93 of Lexington elor’s degree in busi- thing. A great man was lost, but his memory December 1, 2020 at Park, MD passed away ness administration will remain in the heart of his loved ones. MedStar St. Mary’s on November 30, 2020 degree. He served 24 Virgil is survived by his girlfriend, Patri- Hospital. He was born at Charlotte Hall Vet- years in the US Navy and retiring as a Senior cia Cross, of Mechanicsville, MD and his on October 26, 1939 in erans Home in Char- Chief at Pax River in 1974. He was a member four (4) children, Donna (Pendry) Goddard Washington, D.C. to lotte Hall, MD. of the Hollywood United Methodist church, of Leonardtown, MD, Jade Pendry of NC, the late Agnes Fiorelli. He was born on May Past Worshipful Master of the Thomas J. Seth J. Pendry, of NC, and Shyann Pendry, Lenny spent his career as a skilled and 13, 1927 in Live Oak, Shyrock Lodge 223, Scottish Rite, Past Wor- of WV; and his seven (7) grandchildren, dedicated barber until his retirement in 2015 FL to the late Otto and thy Patron of The Order of Eastern Star and Brayden “Chubby” Goddard, Elaina Rae from Paul’s Barber Shop in Waldorf, MD. Virginia (Burke) Nelson. a Shriner of the Boumi Temple. He was a co- Goddard, James Goddard III, Memphis Tip- He was an avid sports fan and loved to dis- After graduating high school, John attend- owner of Molly Maid of Southern Maryland. pett, Rylie Phipps, Blake Phipps, and the cuss politics. Lenny was the life of the party ed the Merchant Marine Academy where he Loving husband of Alyce Lynne Mc- newest addition to the family, baby Landon and always enjoyed good food and the com- was able to travel and see the world. On Guffie they were married on January 3 1964 Confer. He was preceded in death by his pany of his friends and family. He was also June 2, 1949, John enlisted in the United in Dover, Delaware. He is survived by his parents. generous to a fault, and would give you the States Navy and served his country until his wife Lynne and 3 children, Danny David of At this time all services are private. shirt off his back if you needed it. Honorable Discharge on June 1, 1953. On Shamokin, Pa, Myra Lynne McGuffie-Mil- Condolences to the family may be made at Lenny was preceded in death by his moth- the GI Bill, he received his Bachelor of Elec- ner and 3 grandchildren of Hollywood, MD www.brinsfieldfuneral.com er, his brother Alfred Daniele and nephew trical Engineering degree from University of and Michael Clark of Lake Stevens, WA. All arrangements have been made at Michael Daniele. He is survived by his sis- Florida, Gainesville, in June of 1960. After In lieu of flowers, donate to the Hollywood Brinsfield Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., ter-in-law, Yolanda Daniele of La Plata, MD; college, he was employed with the NASA United Methodist Church at 24422 Mervell Charlotte Hall, MD. nephew, Lawrence Daniele (Caryn) of Wal- Gemini program in St. Louis Missouri. In Dean Rd Hollywood, MD 20636. He will be dorf, MD, niece, Ann Daniele of La Plata, 1966, John moved to Southern Maryland, missed. Fair winds and following seas. Nelma Stassfort Julian MD, cousin, Gary Fiorelli of Los Angeles, where he spent the remainder of his career Condolences to the family may be made at CA; niece, Frances Daniele, and extended as a skilled and dedicated Engineer for the www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Nelma Stassfort Julian, devoted wife of family and friends. Federal Government at Patuxent River Na- Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Lt. Col. (Ret) Paul R. Julian, Jr. crossed over There will be no services at this time. val Air Station until his retirement in 1986. Home, P.A. the river to lay under the shade tree on No- Condolences to the family may be made at On July 6, 2002, he married his beloved vember 30, 2020. She was the loving mother www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. wife, Judith Ann Nelson at Trinity Episco- of Carol Julian Kross, of New Bern, North Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral pal Church in St. Mary’s City, MD. John 28 Contributing Writers The County Times Thursday, December 10, 2020 FINANCIAL LITERACY Pet TIPS FOR CHILDREN OF THE WEEK AND GRANDCHILDREN MEET BETA A kitten is a delight of the household Contributing Writer: All day long a comedy is played out By a natural actor. Lynda J. Striegel Given the Covid situation, stealing the grape and offer to Hi everybody, my name is Beta. now may be a great time to pay the penny to the store and I’m a just TOO CUTE for words, FUN LOVING, 9 MONTH OLD teach your children and grand- its employees—all by myself. kitty. My CALM DEMEANOR will make me a GREAT PET for children about finance. How can Needless to say, I did what my singles or families. I’ve got it what it takes to improve your life you start teaching your children father asked, in tears and with and I’m hoping to find my FOREVER HOME for the holidays! and grandchildren? Here are great fear, and I never forgot I’m waiting for you so email the wonderful TCAS gang at three tips. the lesson. I couldn’t wait un- [email protected] to schedule an appointment 1. Explain what money is and til my own child made the same to meet me ASAP! BE MY MIRACLE AND PLEASE CHOOSE ME! how it works. Unfortunately, mistake so I could repeat the When you choose to adopt from TCAS, you are literally saving a many children hear only nega- lesson. He did and I did. Some- life. tive comments about money how we need to teach children

And remember, if there is room in the heart, there is room in the from overhearing what their and grandchildren what money house. parents say. This can easily turn means in the context of other into a fear about money, specifi- people and their families. To see more of my amazing friends also available for adoption, cally not having “enough”. If 3. Get creative with the con- “like” us on Facebook @ Tri-County this fear is coupled with igno- cept of savings. Savings is a Animal Shelter Southern MD or view rance about how money works, harder concept for younger chil- us on our website at https://www. the child will not have the con- dren and grandchildren. They charlescountymd.gov/services/ fidence to tackle money issues. need to see their savings in the animal-care-control/tri-county- Your goal is to give your child form of one or more piggybanks. animal-shelter or grandchild the confidence Using a piggybank for small to learn about money. Money children and a checking account should be explained in objective for older children will teach terms—what is it? How does it saving as a concept. But sav- Thursday, May 21, 2020 work? What do those pennies ing in a vacuum will not gener- mean? How do the pennies turn ate excitement among children. The County Times into dollars? A simple way of Setting goals for expenditures teaching about money is to start and saving for those goals will 13 in the grocery store. If you give teach budgeting. Using more your child or grandchild a dollar, than one piggybank for different for example, and ask them to buy purposes can help even young some fruit with the dollar, they children learn how to budget. StaycationStaycationwill quickly understand how the By setting aside some money in What Are Your Plans This money is used to purchase food. the “spending” piggybank and GuideGuideTake a field trip to the grocery other money in the “sharing” or store letting the child handle “saving” piggybanks, children Summer? some money and pay for gro- can learn to allocate money to ceries at the checkout. You will various purposes. With older be amazed at how helpful gro- children, opening a checking cery store clerks, managers and account and a savings account is others will be when they know a major step towards maturity. you are trying to give children Guide the older child through confidence about money. All of the process. us know how important it is to However you approach the teach children about money. subject, you are the primary 2. Teach your children and teacher for your children and grandchildren that people have grandchildren and it is never too to earn money to live. I recall early to start them on good mon- one incident in my childhood ey habits. Enjoy your children that left a lasting impression on and help them learn more about me. I was about 5 or 6 and took finance while doing so. a grape in the grocery store and JOIN ME ON THE THIRD promptly ate it. My father saw WEDNESDAY OF THE 100% me and explained I had stolen MONTH AT 11AM AT OUR that grape from the employees OFFICE IN NORTH BEACH of the store; that employees had TO LEARN ABOUT ESTATE St. Mary’s News to earn money for their families PLANNING. THIS IS A FREE and I had taken their money by AND FUN SEMINAR—JUST stealing something they could CALL 301-855-2246 TO RE- In Print & Online no longer sell. My father made SERVE A SPOT. We observe all me take one penny, find the safety protocols. store manager, apologize for www.countytimes.net Thursday, December 10, 2020 The County Times Contributing Writers 29

VICTORY’S PRICE By Ronald N. Guy Jr. trating pandemic lives. Distanced Contributing Writer learning, maximum telework, Zoom MOCHA ZING Oh yeah, back in the saddle…or church and virtual family visits I am so enjoying this custom Café the bleachers (sparsely populated have modems and routers work- Mocha my husband made me this for safety, of course). It was swell of ing harder than Southern Mary- morning to have while writing my Uncle Duke to pinch hit and do his land sump pumps during the 2020 column. I had told him how much bet- “nephew” a solid last week. What monsoon. Directional arrows and ter I felt after having a Starbucks Café a read! Clearly he whipped himself spacing signs in stores are giving Mocha the other day, and he fixed me into a familiar literary (and actual?) me flashbacks to strict elementary right up with one. He melted espresso frenzy to rip off 700 words of, de- school lines. Canceled events are bean dark chocolate and mixed it in pending on the reader’s perspec- stacking up. Holiday traditions are with a strong Starbucks Italian cof- tive, wisdom or irritating nonsense. on pause. Takeout containers and fee K-cup and topped it all off with Where the individual reaction fell delivery boxes are overwhelming whipped cream. Oh my. I should be on the ledger was, as always, im- garages and recycle bins. going all day. It is sooo good. Yes, material; what matters is you felt But we’re all adapting – ath- my heart is racing faster than the something – that is when words flirt letes and regular Joes and Janes. second hand on our clock, but I feel with art. The thing is, while our nine-month alert. Those synapses in the brain are What injected the Corona patho- battle against this pandemic flat- firing. I wonder how far the caffeine gen with the best of Mark McGwire tened the first curve, we are worse will take me – I may need an after- and Barry Bonds’ special steroid off now than ever. It seems all the noon cup too. sauce? Was it Thanksgiving? Is the gains made from personal sacrific- This may even take my grumpies fat dude in the red suit on the short es, distorted lives and masking up how through my twisted logic I got away. I didn’t think I was grumpy, list to receive the vaccine? Are fly- have done little more than maintain grumpy vicariously through/with but my husband keeps saying I’ve ing reindeer immune? These num- status quo until science bails us out. Dylan, thinking yes, it’s my turn and been grumpy lately. I told him, “Well, bers…in Maryland and across the Ladling this harsh reality over I have a right to be grumpy at times. it’s my turn for a while.” Because he nation…are racking up like a pin- sports, there are plenty of lessons to My husband calls me Pollyanna quite knows how to be grumpy during the ball score or any NBA team play- be learned. First, there was a leader- often which is not (necessarily) true, winter, and I just try to stay quiet and ing against the Wizards’ minimal- ship void. The head coach’s message but there are times when everything not get him fired up about anything. ist defense. Governor Larry Hogan meandered from dismissive, to half- aggravates me. I hope I am not the That is not an easy thing for me. My sounded like a disappointed parent hearted, to inconsistent with medi- only one that gets this way. husband has gotten so much better at recently when he barked at us to cal professionals and was eventually The last delicious dregs of decadent not being grumpy all winter anymore. “Wear the damn mask.” So much for exposed as purposefully mislead- mocha are gone from my cup, and I Maybe I was grumpy because we the dude in the White House declar- ing. As for what we – the players believe my grumpies have gone (at were watching The Today Show’s ing no one would even talk about – could control, some bought into least for today). Now I am ready to hit third hour and Dylan Dreyer had the COVID after the election. For once the strategy, ran the plays with dis- the workshop and work on stuff. And 5 questions you should ask in a rela- I was hoping his diatribes connected cipline and sacrificed for a greater, then finish painting some more “Have tionship from some expert. Dylan told with the truth. But alas, the wooden common cause. But some didn’t, a crabby Christmas” ornaments on her co-hosts Al Roker and Sheinelle nose continues to grow… especially after the initial crisis some glass ball ornaments. I am mak- Jones to write down in one color pen Remember how well those hock- waned. Too many teammates free- ing some for our blended group of on a piece of paper what annoyed ey and basketball bubbles stopped lanced and undermined opportuni- 12 grandkids. I was really worried I them about each other, and then they the spread? Well, things are not ties with dubious decisions. wouldn’t be able to paint those any- were supposed to exchange the papers going so well for bubble-less foot- The summer was like a series of more, so I did a test painting session with each other and let whomever re- ball teams. Colleges are cancelling home games against inferior oppo- of 6, and put them out for sale on our ceived it read it, summarize it, and games weekly, others are playing nents. We ran up a few wins, beat neighborhood Facebook page and then write something back. I told my without key stars and there’s some the viral marauder back and slacked sold 4. I know it was only 4, but for husband this is probably not going to question if Big Ten schools, play- off. Now we’re on the road and get- me it brought back the excitement of end well for the hosts. And it didn’t, ing only conference opponents due ting our a---s kicked by a formida- the late 80s and early 90s when there Al Roker was so displeased with the to a COVID-delayed start, will get ble opponent that has regained the were people lined up to get my series whole idea that he just sat there look- in enough games to be viable for a momentum. of painted ornaments at the Oyster ing at the camera and making unkind conference championship game or Fortunately, there are several Festival. I so mis those days being remarks. Sheinelle actually had an the college football playoff. Things more rounds on the calendar. We’re a member of The Craft Guild of St. annoyance with Al because she said are not much better for the NFL. trailing in the late innings, but we Mary’s. he had promised to watch her kids, Last week, the Steelers defeated the have a couple big bats left on our Well I guess I better put in my af- which he denied, and they bantered Ravens’ backup team…on Wednes- bench, courtesy of Pfizer and Mod- ternoon Café Mocha order with my back and forth about that for a bit. It day afternoon. The Sunday prior, erna. They are getting loose but personal Barista Roberto if I want to finally got back to Dylan and she said the Denver Broncos, the proud fran- aren’t quite ready yet. Until then, start zinging around here and getting she had no complaints about either of chise of John Elway, played without we – all of us - have to bear down, things done before the caffeine crash them, and loved them both very much. a rostered quarterback. Think about tighten up on defense, stick to the hits. Maybe I can talk him into doing Then Al, still very annoyed with the that. fundamentals and limit the damage. a neighborhood Café Mocha stand whole segment cut her off before she This here column is about sport There is no choice. See, this game through the winter. Nope, I think I could mention the other 4 relationship imitating, inspiring and reflecting doesn’t mercifully end. We will win, want to keep that zing just for me. questions and went right to his own real life. Well, with fluid sched- eventually. The only variables are To each new day’s adventure, segment. The look on Dylan’s face ules, ravaged rosters and evolving time and victory’s ultimate price. Shelby said it all. 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