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Veterans
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feature story
Only 20 percent of
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Dr. Meena Brewster, County
Health Officer, on the nature of the
Zika virus.
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Car Club Aims High For Charity

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The charity ride known as Cruising

Southern Maryland For Veterans is entering its fifth year of raising funds to support
the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home and want
to drive to their best year yet.
In the past four years that the car club has
driven its 100-mile route through Southern
Maryland they have raised $40,000 for the
home.
We want to get to $20,000 just for this
year, said event organizer John K. Parlett,
owner of CMI Contractors in Charlotte
Hall.
The event started, Parlett said, when a
group of friends with a common interest
in cars got together and wanted to do more
than just look at them.
Car shows are fun but we built them to
drive them, Parlett said, adding that they
soon turned to using their cruise for the
communitys benefit.
The route will start with a car show on
the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend at
the Charlotte Hall park and ride on Three

Notch Road, moving on to the Target store
at La Plata Plaza for another car show, complete with musical entertainment, Parlett
said.
The cruise will move on to the town
square of Leonardtown and then on to
Hughesville and then down to its final stop
at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.
Parlett said that the cars represented in
the Southern Maryland cruise run the gamut between classic cars to cars seen on the
street.
If it has wheels and it can go 100 miles
then its welcome, Parlett said.
There is a $30 per vehicle entry fee and
there are more than 40 sponsors for the
event.
Along with the car shows at each stop,
there is a poker run along the route with the
best hand at the end of the tour eligible for a
portion of the proceeds.
A 50/50 raffle will also be part of the
cruise.
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VA Looking At Clinic Sites

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The Veterans Administration (VA) has
settled on four properties in the Charlotte
Hall area that fit their criteria for a new site
to construct a new community based outpatient clinic (CBOC) to tend to the medical needs of veterans.
Elected leaders and veterans alike have
long awaited the CBOC here as a way
to support the burgeoning needs of veterans who have returned from wars in
Iraq and Afghanistan and other overseas
deployments.
According to VA documents issued
to property owners locally, the CBOC is
proposed to be 17,741 square-feet in footprint size; the VA documents stated that
they may consider other sites that they find
appropriate.
The four preliminary selections are the
result of a market survey the VA conducted
in May of last year, documents showed.
The first property is located near the intersection of Three Notch Road and Char-
lotte Hall Road. Its just under 22 acres in

size with 11 acres available for development, the second is located on Charlotte
Hall Road and is 5.6 acres in size.
The third site is located on Three Notch
Road in Charlotte Hall about one-quarter
mile off of the main road and is just over
three acres in size.
The final site is also located on Three
Notch Road and is 7.8 acres in size; its part
of a 57.5-acre site that is set for development fo the Charlotte Hall Commerce Center, according to VA documents.
The VA has stated that it has made no
commitments to purchase any of the sites.
One or more of these sites may have an
exclusive agreement with a developer to offer the site in response to this solicitation,
VA documents read.
A CBOC is currently operating at the
veterans home but has long been cited as
needing more space and a dedicated facility to help veterans.
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Audit Chides St. Marys City

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A state report released late last month
has cited the Historic St. Marys City
Commission for not having adequate
controls over cash receipts, particularly over confirming whether they were
deposited.
The report, prepared by the Office of
Legislative Audits, is a followup audit to
one completed in 2013 that showed other
problems including the one most recently
cited.
The report showed that in 2015 the
historic commission collected about
$474,000 in fees and other receipts and
forwarded them to St. Marys College of
Maryland for deposit but the audit stated
this practice was deficient.
Independent verifications were not
performed to help ensure that all collections were deposited, the report stated.
Our review disclosed that the individual who performed the verifications to
ensure recorded collections were forwarded to the college also processed the
related collections.
Furthermore, the individual did not
document the verifications.
This practice, according to the report,
meant that there was little assurance that
the collections were actually forwarded

to the college and properly deposited.
The report stated that receipts that are
recorded during the transaction must be
confirmed to be deposited by an employee independent of the process, according
to accepted accounting practices recognized by the Comptroller of Maryland.
This was the only finding cited in the
audit.
The audit on the commission issued
back in 2013 had cited the 17-member
group for not forwarding the deposits
it collected, a deficiency they corrected
over the last three years.
The college responded to this latest
audit by stating that they expected our
support services at the St. Marys College of Maryland business office to the
be the final step in the process, the independent verification that the cash receipts from the points of sale matched
the deposit.
The commissions response, signed
by Regina Faden, the executive director
and Douglas Hunter, the finance director,
stated that they have since appointed a
staff member who does not have access
to the collections process to confirm
deposits.
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St. Marys County Sheriffs Office Participates in Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
On Tuesday, May 10, the St. Marys County Department
of Aging & Human Services, along with Triad/SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together), held their annual
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in Hollywood, Md.
Posting of the colors was presented by the St. Marys
County Sheriffs Office and the Knights of Columbus, followed by the National Anthem, sung by students from the
Leonardtown Middle School Chorus. St. Marys County
Sheriffs Chaplin Steve Kooy led the invocation, memorial
service, and benediction, asking everyone to honor those
who put their lives on the line every day, and thank them
for what they do.
Sheriff Cameron presented the opening remarks for the
program saying, They [law enforcement officers] have
endured! Despite the danger of their jobs, they continue
to serve. The manner in which they perform their jobs is
an example for all of us. He added, We should be proud
of them and thankful that each one of them is a person of
demonstrated integrity and character, who chose to be a
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Each Law Enforcement Officer of the Year received several citations from local and state delegates. The ceremony
ended by recognizing the 2016 officers of the year, from
agencies in St. Marys County.
On behalf of Sheriff Cameron and the men and women
of the Sheriffs Office, congratulations to all of the award
recipients:
Deputy First Class Rozier L. Steinbach, St. Marys
County Sheriffs Office
Correctional Officer First Class Kristie L. Ardire, St.
Marys County Sheriffs Office, Corrections Division
Deputy Fire Marshall II Melissa R. Decker, Maryland
State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office
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men and women of the Sheriffs Office.
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High Speed Chase Leads

To Assault Charges
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A man who led local police on a high

speed chase last week now faces firstand-second-degree assault charges for
placing police in danger, according to
court documents.
Leonard Wade Zimmerman, 28, of
Mechanicsville also faces charges of
property destruction for driving his
vehicle through a familys field and destroying crops during the chase.
Police attempted to check the welfare
of a man driving around in circles in
the parking lot of the shopping center
on Merchants Lane later identified
to be Zimmerman when Zimmerman f led after deputies tried several
times to stop him in the parking lot.
When officers were successful initially at stopping Zimmerman they
tried to bring him out of the vehicle
they found that he was unresponsive,
leading them to believe he was driving
under the inf luence.
Zimmerman was staring out of his
front windshield with a blank look on
his face, police wrote in charging
documents.
Court papers show that when deputies tried to take him out of the car he
drove off with one of the officers arms

still inside the vehicle.
Zimmerman led police along Route
5, turning onto Fairgrounds Road and
back onto Route 4, where he drove his
vehicle off the road and into a field, destroying crops.
He then turned onto Route 234 and
headed towards Charles County, deputies from that county tried to stop Zimmerman but one of them was nearly
struck in the attempt, police said.
On the second attempt deputies from
St. Marys were able to stop Zimmerman with a rolling roadblock maneuver, using a police cruiser.
Throughout the pursuit Zimmermans driving was erratic, he drove all
over the road way, in mulitiple lanes,
disregarding traffic control devices
and had a speed f luctuating between 10
and 85 miles per hour, police wrote in
charging documents.
After a brief struggle police were
able to extricate Zimmerman from
the vehicle and taken to MedStar St.
Marys for a blood alcohol test before
being incarcerated at the county detention center.
St. Marys County Sheriffs Office

Investigating Animal Cruelty Case
The St. Marys County Sheriffs Office Patrol Division is seeking information
from the public that will lead to the identification of suspect(s) involved in an animal cruelty case. On May 8, 2016, Deputy
J. Smith responded to the 40000 block of
Dellabrooke Road in Mechanicsville, for
the report of an injured animal.
The investigation revealed a black pit
bull mix with white paws, was suffering
from visible lacerations to the right side
of its neck caused by a suspected rope or
cable used as a leash for the dog.

The complainant advised the dog was
walking around the yard when the complainant noticed the deep laceration and
immediately called the Sheriffs Office.
Animal control was contacted and
transported the dog to a local Veterinary
Hospital for treatment.
The Sheriffs Office is asking anyone
with information to contact Deputy J.
Smith at Jason.Smith@stmarysmd.com or
by phone at 301-475-4200, ext. *9029.
Thank you to all those citizens

who participated in the DEA Drug
Take Back Day on April 30th.
1.LaplataBrk, 6 bags, total weight:204 lbs
2.Glen BurnieBrk., 9 bags, total weight:162 lbs
3.RockvilleBrk.,5 bags, total weight:116 lbs
Philip H. Dorsey III

Attorney at Law
4.Prince FrederickBrk., 5 bags, total weight:109 lbs

5.ForestvilleBrk.,6 bags, total weight:109 lbs
6.LeonardtownBrk,2 bags, total weight:27 lbs
7.College ParkBrk., 1 bag, total weight:18 lbs
CENTRAL SOUTH REGION TOTAL: 745 lbs
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The drug box for the Prince Frederick Barrack is located outside the front entrance and is available 24/7. By dropping off unused or out of date drugs it helps
keep drugs of abuse from being resold or taken illegally. Further, it cuts down
on groundwater contamination. Testing shows that some drugs do not filter out
when at landfills or sewage treatment facilities. The remnants can then end up
in the areas groundwater. Thanks again for participating in this event.
Possession With Intent to Distribute: On May 3 at 9 a.m., Trooper First Class
Barlow and Trooper Backus stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Coster
Road in Lusby. The odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. Deontre Pierre Hawkins, 25 of Lusby, was placed under arrest. A search
incident to arrest was completed and cocaine and oxycodone were located in
amounts indicating intent to distribute. Hawkins was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Theft: On May 6 at 3:27 p.m., Trooper Kaitz responded to the 1600 block of
Cypress Rd. in St. Leonard for a reported theft. The victim reported a diamond
ring was missing from where it was placed inside the home. RAPID pawn
database will be checked to verify if the ring has been pawned. Investigation
continues.
Theft: On May 8 at 4:53 p.m., Trooper First Class Barlow and Trooper Backus
responded to the 11700 block of HG Trueman Road for a reported theft. The
victim reported Michael E. Swearingen, 24 of Lusby was observed leaving the
store without paying for several PSP games. Swearingen attempted to return
the games later stating they did not work properly. When confronted about removing the games without paying for them, he offered to make payment at that
time to avoid arrest. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County
Detention Center.
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and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
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Linda Diane Gurzell

Linda Diane Gurzell, 72, of Hollywood, MD, died on
May 5, 2016 in her
home.
Born
December
1, 1943 she was the
daughter of the late
Elmer McConkey and
Mary McConkey.
Linda enjoyed reading, sewing and crafts.
She retired from the Federal Government after 30 years of service. She loved
trees and vacationing in Nags Head. Her
joy was living with her daughter / son in
law and watching her grand- daughters
grow up.
Linda is predeceased by her parents;
brothers, Paul McConkey, Peewee McConkey; sisters, Shirley Downey and
Vickie McConkey.
Linda is survived by her children Susan R. Gray (William) of Hollywood,
MD, Paul E. Ratliff Jr. (Elizabeth) of
West Virginia; brothers, Ronald McConkey, Skippy McConkey; grandchildren, Jenna Gray, Kristina Gray, Julian
Ratliff, and Trevour Ratliff.
In Lieu of flowers memorial donations
can be made to: St. Marys Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1232, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Family will welcome friends for Lindas Life Celebration on Wednesday,
May 11, 2016 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM
followed by a service at 7:00PM at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home P.A., 30195
Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD
20622.
Agnes Piggy Cecilia (Abell)

Joy
Agnes Piggy
Cecilia
(Abell)
Joy, 77, of Hollywood, MD passed
away at her home
on May 3, 2016.
She was born,
the youngest of 8
children, on November 22, 1938 in
Hollywood, MD to
the late Ethelbert
and Mary Louise
Abell.
Piggy was a homemaker and full-time
family woman. In her younger years, she
enjoyed playing softball with her husband, Buddy, coaching on the sidelines.
She loved to play Bingo and was always
up for a game of Pitch. She and Buddy
loved hosting pool parties at their home
and were notorious for their creative
Halloween costumes. She adored her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren
and had more friends (that are more like
family) than we can count.
In addition to her parents, Piggy was
predeceased by her beloved husband,
Sherman (Buddy) Joy, her brother, Bert
Abell, and her sisters, Irene Hayden, Anita Hayden, and Margaret Jane Mattingly.
Piggy is survived by her children: Pam
Bohmann (Glenn), Bubby Joy (Pam),
Dawn Tennyson (Robbie), and Bobby Joy
(Margaret). Also left grieving her loss are

her sisters: Dorothy Clarke, Mary Lou
Bassford, and Theresa Spalding. She also
leaves behind 9 grandchildren: Brandy
Sutor (Rob), Chad Joy (Louise), Josh
Bohmann (Annie), Erin Johnson (Brad),
Jackie Ellis (Tyler), Tanor Joy, Montana
Joy (Daniel Harris),Connor Joy, and Garrett Joy. Missing their Mommom Piggy
will be her great-grandchildren: Owen,
Evan, and Alex Sutor, Ryan, Gavin, and
Isabella Joy, and Wesley Johnson. Lastly,
Piggy leaves behind a long list of friends
and extended family whom she loved so
much.
Family and friends will be received
for Piggys Life Celebration on Monday,
May 9, 2016 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm with
prayers beginning at 7:00pm at Brinsfield
Funeral Home, PA, 22955 Hollywood
Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated by
Reverend Raymond Schmidt on Tuesday,
May 10, 2016 at 11:00am at St. Johns
Francis Regis Catholic Church, 43927
St. Johns Rd., Hollywood, MD 20636.
Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, 26325 Point Lookout Rd.,
Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons and
grandsons-in-law. Honorary pall-bearers
will be her 7 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St.
Marys, PO Box 625, Leonardtown, MD
20650; The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, PO Box 79, Hollywood, MD
20636; or The Hollywood Volunteer Fire
Department, PO Box 7, Hollywood, MD
20636.
Condolences may be made at www.
brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Norma Jean Norman

Norma
Jean
Norman, 77, of
Mechanicsville,
MD, passed away
on May 2, 2016 at
MedStar Georgetown Hospital, in
Washington, DC.
She was born on
March 21, 1939, in
Washington, DC, to
the late Robert Ray
and Euzelia Estelle Palmer Strain.
Norma married her beloved husband,
Don O. Norman, and together they celebrated nearly 26 wonderful years together. She was employed with the Washington Daily News for 20 years before
it went out of business, and then worked
for NOAA until her retirement in 1990.
She enjoyed knitting and crocheting,
sewing hats for cancer patients, and
making teddy bears and blankets for
children. She was a much loved regular
attendee of Grace and Peace Presbyterian Church, where she served faithfully
in the hospitality ministry.
Norma is survived by her husband,
Don O. Norman; her children, Denise
Markward (Kirk) of Bowie, MD, Cari
Morrison (Matt) of Leonardtown, MD
and Nancy Auld (Ed) of Great Mills,
MD; eleven grandchildren; her siblings,
Ruth Gage of Harrisburg, PA, Harry
Strain of Mitchellville, MD, Marlene
Mills of King of Prussia, PA, and Bryon
Strain of Powhatan, VA. In addition to

her parents, she is also preceded in death
by her brothers, Robert Strain, David
Strain, Howard Strain, and a sister, Doris Walsh.
A memorial service is planned for Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 11:00am, at Grace
and Peace Presbyterian Church, 22646
Benswood Road, California, Maryland
20619.
Condolences may be made to www.
brinsfieldfuneral.com
Stuart Lee Geisbert, Jr.

Stuart Lee Geisbert, Jr., age 88, of
Charlotte Hall, Maryland, passed away
peacefully at the Hospice House of Charles
County on Monday,
May 2, 2016. Born
on July 18, 1927, in
Frederick, Maryland,
he was the son of the
late Stuart Lee and
Mabel Elizabeth (Stup) Geisbert. Stuart enjoyed hunting for Indian artifacts,
camping, gardening, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed working crossword
puzzles, watching old Western movies,
playing poker monthly with his friends
and Nationals baseball. Most of all, he
enjoyed sharing his life with Billie, his
wife of 62 years and his family.
Preceded in death by his parents,

grandson, Joshua Geisbert, and brother,
Richard E. Geisbert, Stuart is survived
by his wife, Billie Joan (Inglis) Geisbert;
son, Stuart L. Geisbert III (Shirley) and
daughters Sandy Ondrejcak (Jack) and
Stacey Wilson (Bobby); 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Stuart
is also survived by his sisters, Annabelle
Wright and Francis Fouche.
Stuart was a decorated Korean War
Veteran having served from 1950 to
1953. After military service, he married
the love of his life, Billie Inglis, on January 1, 1954. He owned LaPlata Farm
Supply for 30 plus years until his retirement. He and Billie remained involved
in the community until his death.
He was adored by all of his family and
will be loved and missed by everyone.
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 13, 2016 for a Memorial Gathering from 5-7 pm with a Memorial Life
Celebration at 7 pm at Brinsfield-Echols
Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch
Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 with
Pastor Ann Strickler officiating.
In lieu of flowers, you may make a
contribution in Stuart Geisberts name
to: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church,
27108 Mt. Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659, Smile Train, P.O. Box
96231, Washington, DC 20090-6231,
or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box
758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
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Health Officials Sound Warning On Zika Virus

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Local health officials say they have been constantly
screening at risk patients, specifically pregnant women
and those who have traveled to certain countries, for the
Zika virus.
They have not found any infected here yet, they say, but
St. Marys County could be particularly at risk.
Dr. Meena Brewster, the countys Chief Health Officer, said that St. Marys proximity to water and the sheer
amount of rain experienced this spring means that a particularly virulent mosquito season could come this year.
Mosquito bites and sexual contact are the two main
modes of transmission, or vectors, for the virus that has
caused mulitiple birth defects in infants throughout Latin
America over the past several months.
The greatest concern is that its causing
birth defects, Brewster told The County Times.
Its halting brain development in the baby.
The virus has been linked to a condition called mircocephaly, or a shrinking of the childs skull, brought about by
the halting of the childs brain development while in the
mothers womb.
In adults the virus has been known to cause neurological disorders like Guillain-Barre Syndrome as well as encephilitis, or an inflammation of the brain.
The virus has not proven to be fatal yet but health officials are not certain of all the affects of the virus on those
most at risk.
People dont know how serious this is, said Terry
Prochnow, director of Public Health Preparedness and Response. We dont know the long term risks for women or
children.
Women who are infected with Zika pass the infection on
to their children, the infection can come through either a
mosquito bite or from sexual contact with an infected male.
The sexual contact aspect of how the virus is transmitted

is one of the most insidious things about the disease.
The virus can remain in a mans semen for at least six
months, said Patty Hall, the health departments infectious disease specialist.
This means that an infected man can continue to spread
the disease for months if he has multiple sexual partners.
That is particularly troubling, Brewster said, since just
a small fraction of people who are infected with the virus
actually exhibit symptoms.
Only 20 percent of people infected will show symptoms, Brewster said. Its scary.
This means that infected men could continue to pass the
virus on to women with whom they have sexual contact
without any idea they are doing so, and those women could
pass on that virus to their child.
Infected women can even pass the virus on if they become pregnant, not just if they are currently with child.
Symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain and even conjunctivitis or blood shot eyes.
Brewster said that the virus was first discovered decades
ago and has had subsequent small outbreaks but starting
this year saw its first international outbreak, spreading
across Central and South America and the Caribbean.
Health officials are still trying to discover all they can
about the virus.
We have a lot of unknowns, Brewster said. It seems
like every week were learning something new.
Brewster said the mosquito that carries the virus, the aedes variety divided into two subspecies known as aegypti
and albopictus, are projected to be a significant part of the
mosquito population this summer locally.
Mosquitos propogating here could spread the virus by
biting an infected person who might have contracted it
from travel to areas were the virus has been prevalent.
The particular nature of this type of mosquito is important since it does not need a large amount standing water
to breed and it actively seeks out humans as a source of its

blood meals.
Brewster said health officials are expecting a worse mosquito season this summer than in recent memory.
The aedes mosquito can breed in something as small as
a soda cap, Prochnow said, and according to Brewster it
stays within 150 yards of human populations from the time
it hatches until the time it dies.
The best way to avoid an infected mosquito bite is to
eliminate standing water sources that can collect around
the home, Brewster said.
The health department is actively working with area
health providers to screen potentially infected patients who
meet the criteria of exhibiting symptoms, sexual contact
with an infected person or travel to a locality with the virus, Brewster said.
Pregnant women who travel to locations where the virus
is prevalent are also of prime concern, Brewster said.
Screenings have come at the rate of about one or two a
week since February when the health department started
looking for the virus.
Brewster said that the public has been mostly oblivious
to the dangers posed by the virus; possibly because it has
remained in tropical climates.
But the disease is already here, she said.
They dont realize that there are Zika cases in Maryland already, Brewster said.
There are currently 472 cases in the United States with
12 cases in Maryland.
So far there have not been in any case in St. Marys.
That could change at any time, Brewster said. We
have tests pending.
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Dear Editor,
I wholeheartedly agree with Scott Nieman, Asking for better Service from Metrocast. About a year ago we cancelled our
TV service with them and switched to one
of the local satellite companies and are very
glad we did. However we are still saddled
with Metrocast internet as there is no FIOS
in our area. I gave up my Metrocast email
address because when I bought my new
computer their current program could not
accommodate Windows 8, or so they told
me. I switched all my addresses to a new
Outlook address. Now emails from Metrocast email accounts cannot go to Outlook,
Hotmail, or Live addresses just to name a
few. This has been ongoing since March.
After several calls to Metrocast they say
there is nothing they can do, that Microsoft
is blocking many (not all) of their emails.
Meanwhile I am missing important emails
from friends with Metrocast accounts with
no other course of action. Perhaps you use

a Metrocast email address and have wondered why your friends are not answering
you? It is because they never received your
email!!! This is rinky dinky to say the least.
In todays day and age emails should go out
quickly and accurately. Metrocast is providing inferior service and I see no reason why
St. Marys County has to suffer because of
them. I would ask our county officials to
look into this matter and act accordingly. I
would ask Metrocast to clean up, repair, and
do what it takes to provide the service for
which we dearly pay. I am also frustrated
and beyond fed up with Metrocast and the
poor service it provides.
Karen King
Hollywood, Md.
Driving Miss Hillary
Ah, politics, finally, its down to Mrs

Clinton versus Mr Trump, barring indictment or brokered convention. Its very
clear on the one hand Clinton demands that
women in general and she in particular be
treated equally with men, with whatever
that entails. However, on the other hand, as
Democrat candidate for president, she gleefully retorts she is a woman and will surely
play the woman card all the way, dwarfing
even that of her partys other handy gimmick, the race card.
Repeated, almost nauseating ads will
soon roll around the clock. And whereas
the great debates are some time off, soon,
both partys nominees will be engaging
in mock scenarios with fellow team players who will have thoroughly studied their
candidates respective rival. The twain will
be schooled in avoiding his/her opponents
strengths while capitalizing on any perceived weaknesses. Trump, as Republican
outsider is yet limited in his knowledge
and scope regarding classified government
matters. However, the underdog will soon
be authorized such in his need to know status and will be officially spun-up on critical issues of national and international importance and learn further of flawed democrat policies. And he will fully recognize
Clintons missteps and outright failures
in concert with her partys characteristic
spins (between incessant uhs, ums and
ahs ad nauseaum) ever so capably generating public sympathy and acceptance.
During upcoming debates, in his opening remarks, Trump should fully declare
that, as president, just as in his world of
business, he will settle for nothing less than
equal opportunity treatment for all women, without exception. Barring taxpayer
funded abortions, he can cite his plans
as president to provide for a wide range
of womens health needs. Trump should
clearly announce his awareness that Clinton embodies gender equality. Further, he
should add that although very much a lady,
she is his worthy opponent and he neither
seeks to diminish her gender nor favor her
for such. Trump should exclaim, Hillary, I
know youd have it no other way. He should
then divulge, therefore, regardless of gender, she can be assured he will treat her as
he would any political contender for the
most revered office of president of these
United States.
Trump can then lunge forward swinging
verbally as if his opponent were a fellow
heavyweight champion possessing all the
power of Washington, the media and Hollywood, as indeed Clinton does. Thus, this
champ must be trumped decisively. While
carefully maintaining good posture, no
holds are to be barred on Trumps part,

save his undesirable and all to often facial
gestures and colorful street lingo. This is
the ideal opportunity with which he can
interface respectfully yet conclusively with
this, his absolute most heavily favored,
politically astute and evasive opponent to
date. For Trump to do any less will result in
the reigning liberal champ (buoyed by her
husband and former boss) heralded as the
well qualified candidate to lead this nation.
Barring a knockout on Trumps part,
even with unanimous points scored, liberal obliged media will continue spinning things entirely in Clintons favor as
they collectively seek to destroy him by
any means possible. Even though outsider
Trump beat-out 16 other republican contenders in the primaries these former candidates enjoyed no favor with liberal media, just as he doesnt.
Under no circumstance will media break
rank with their own. Its just not in their
genes even though a Trump presidency
with a fully qualified conservative cabinet, along with projected Supreme Court
nominees (thus generating plenty of work
on their behalf) would afford limitless opportunities to lambaste and deride him
throughout his 4/8 years service. And especially so if at any time Trump should err
and resort to the handy practice habitually
employed of the current president. That being whining about his abysmal inheritance
(even though he wanted the job) while
craftily blaming his own liberal policy failures on one who had long since left office.
Americans must be fully informed of
conveniently concealed and glossed-over
failures of both Clinton and her democrat
party. And Trump is the person to do it. If
his debate performance incorporates these
simple recommendations, in concert with
his exhibiting a substantive grasp of the issues, the White House can be his. By the
good Lords grace and willingness of the
American people this nation can be healed.
The city on a hill will shine brightly as
America manifests greatness again. Those
who oppose us will tremble, some, i.e.,
ISIS, for the very first time, while our allies recommit their trust and reliance, i.e.,
Israel. So, Donald, the ring is being readied for you to generate the deal of your life.
You can drive Miss Hillary, mad, back to
Chappaqua to retire as grandma in chief,
or you will be very fired and America will
continue to flounder under duress in her
further fundamental transformation...
Chester Seaborn
Mechanicsville, Md.
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Issued Marriage Applications for March 2015

April 1, 2016
April 12, 2016
April 21, 2016
Debra Denise Bowman, 52, Lexington Park, Md

Francis Jerome Butler, 62, Mechanicsville, Md
Jeffrey Joseph Giroir, 26, Lexington Park, Md

Haley Nicole Sahr, 23, Lexington Park, Md
Roxy Deanna Walsh, 22, Mechanicsville, Md

Nicholas Xavier Payne, 29, Mechanicsville, Md
Graciela Del Carmen Flores, 32, Silver Spring, Md

Daniel Edward Sokolowski, 33, Burtonsville, Md
April 12, 2016
Jacoby Tyrone Berry, 31, Lexington Park, Md

Jenna Renee Barclay, 27, Lexington Park, Md
Lisa Marie Quade, 27, Mechanicsville, Md

Timothy Eugene Davis, 29, Mechanicsville, Md
Brandee Nicole Shotwell, 28, Lusby, Md
Steven Richard Allen Uhl, 29, Lusby, Md
April 4, 2016
Javier Alexander Rios, 32, Arlington, Va
Mikel Lindsey Gajkowski, 33, Arlington, Va
Lori Lynne Goodbody, 58, Leonardtown, Md
Peter Luigi Dibenedetto, 49, Leonardtown, Md
April 5, 2016
Kylie Amanda Mcpike, 37, Hollywood, Md
Jerry Dean Hardick, Jr., 42, Hollywood, Md
Michael Bryan Humphrey, 48, Hollywood, Md
Julia Roberts Donnelly, 45, Hollywood, Md
April 6, 2016
Adam Clarence Farland, 40, California, Md
Andrea Cecilia Walker, 40, California, Md
Maegan Renee Mcdougal, 26, Mechanicsville, Md
Darron Almalel Showalter, 27, Mechanicsville, Md
Kortnee Adriana Cobb, 22, Lexington Park, Md
Ernest Gideon Cooper, 26, Lexingotn Park, Md
April 7, 2016
Susan Theresa Mattingly, 56, Hollywood, Md
William Mcgregor, 69, Hollywood, Md
April 8, 2016
Christina Michelle Fuller, 26, Bellefonte, Pa
Derek William Stoliker, 26, Bellefonte, Pa
Adam Tristan Forgione, 32, Sykesville, Md
Cordelia Carroll Howlett, 28, Skysville, Md
Traci Elaine Wince, 47, Great Mills, Md
Michael Wesley Buckler, 37, Great Mills, Md
Caroline Joann Green, 26, Mechanicsville, Md
Kyle Monroe Conroy, 32, Mechanicsville, Md
April 11, 2016

Morgan Elizabeth Welsh, 23, Crownsville, Md
John Kyle Yearick, 26, Crownsville, Md
Francisco Jimenez, Jr., 33, Patuxent River, Md
Jailene Basia Buslon, 28, Patuxent River, Md
Samantha Marie Dodge, 23, Old Hickory, Tn
Tyler Thomas Mcdaniel, 31, Old Hickory, Tn
Cynthia Louise Williams, 42, Avenue, Md
John Franklin Williams, Jr., 39, Avenue, Md
Amberly Dawn Keefer, 46, Lexington Park, Md
David Evan Perisho, 47, Lexington Park, Md
Virginia Katherine Johnson, 20, Lynn Haven, Fl
Ryan Reed Brentlinger, 22, Rock Hill, Sc
Sabrina Claire Fong, 23, Waldorf, Md

Brandon Wade Mason, 27, Waldorf, Md
Sabrina Claire Fong, 23, Waldorf, Md
Brandon Wade Mason, 27, Waldorf, Md
Daniel Leon Johnson, 38, Ridge, Md

Holly Renee Hauck, 39, Ridge, Md
April, 21, 2016
Jeffrey Joseph Giroir, 26, Lexington Park, Md

Haley Nicole Sahr, 23, Lexington Park, Md]
Brandi Nicole Shorter, 35, Cary, Nc

Brian Kenneth Campbell, 38, Cary, Nc
April 13, 2016
Brandon Nelson Caywood, 23, Mechanicsville, Md

Isabella Marie Garcia, 23, Mechanicsville, Md
Tara Ann Bernadette Fenhagen, 26, Mechanicsville, Md

Michael Adam Cole, 25, Mechanicsville, Md
April 14, 2016

Kristen Michelle Miller, 27, La Plata, Md
Stacy Edwin Wilson, 48, La Plata, Md
Edward Francis Hogan, 22, Prince Frederick, Md
Heather Edna Marie Schneider, 23, Prince Frederick, Md
Jessica Mercedes-Nadine Baldwin, 21, Martinsburg, Wv
Justin Allen Binkley, 26, Martinsburg, Wv
April 15, 2016

Olivia Estrella Crisostomo, 35, Great Mills, Md
Brooks Michael Bossert, 37, Huntingtown, Md
Richard Allan Greenwell, 60, Hollywood, Md
Elaine Michelle Norwood, 58, Hollywood, Md
Sarah Anne Shipman, 37, Hollywood, Md
David Edward Turner, 35, Hollywood, Md
April 22, 2016

Douglas Adam Miller, 31, Crownsville, Md
Helen Elizabeth Overman, 30, Crownsville, Md
Michelle Marie Hammer, 50, Leonardtown, Md
Robert Alfred Holden, Jr., 58, Leonardtown, Md
Joshua Loyd Daughrity, 36, Great Mills, Md
Kathlyn Patrice Crittenden, 35, Great Mills, Md
Thomas Bayard Hanson, Iv, 27, Hollywood, Md
Kristen Leigh Goldsmith, 22, Maryland
April 25, 2016

Daniel Owen Callaghan, 29, Silver Spring, Md
Emily Patricia Renderos, 29, Silver Spring, Md
Tamika Patrice Batts, 27, Lexington Park, Md
Timothy Dwayne Holloway, 29, Lexington Park, Md
April 26, 2016
Sue Veith, 56, Hollywood, Md

John Christopher Rheem, 49, Hollywood, Md
Erin Brianne Shankland, 35, Lexington Park, Md

Cory Allen Melcher, 35, Lexington Park, Md
April 18, 2016
Katelyn Joy Dove, 24, La Plata, Md

Joseph Ira Dexter, Jr., 25, Mechanicsville, Md
Lakeydra Lanay Kelly, 33, Patuxent River, Md

Christopher Steven Branch, 34, Patuxent River, Md
Michael Andrew Penning, 37, Lexington Park, Md
Emily Brown Revill-Wilson, 31, Lexington Park, Md
Danielle Allis Ryan, 26, La Plata, Md
Bryan Karl Wilmoth, 29, La Plata, Md
Wendy Lynn Smith, 32, Leonardtown, Md

Larry Wayne Adkins, Jr., 31, Leonardtown, Md
Troy David Mehl, 42, Valley Lee, Md
Kristen Tyler Jaharias, 24, Valley Lee, Md
April 26, 2016
Ryan Marshall Edwards, 27, Piney Point, Md

Katherine Frances Evans, 34, Piney Point, Md
Harper Davis Swan, 43, Bushwood, Md

Branki Ann Myers, 43, Bushwood, Md
Michael Brandon Reece, 24, California, Md

Evira Mari Agustin Interior, 25, California, Md
April 27, 2016
April 19, 2016

Christa Lynn Distanislao, 36, Lexington Park, Md
James Paul Hood, Jr., 34, Lexington Park, Md
Harley David Hemler, 28, Great Mills, Md
Adan Nick Mendoza, 25, Great Mills, Md
April 20, 2016

Johnathan James Garcia, 43, California, Md
Sheryl Gervacio Andrade, 36, California, Md
Tiana Marissa Mccray, 21, Patuxent River, Md
Christopher Ryan Samuel, 23, San Diego, Ca
Alberto Monsivais-Tenorio, 27, Lexington Park, Md

Filomena Gonzalez, 32, Lexington Park, Md
April 28, 2016

Brank Nicole Newsome, 24, Indian Head, Md
Justin Leigh Shadle, 25, Waldorf, Md
April 29, 2016

Anderea Catarina Bahamondes, 26, Edgewater, Md
Angelo Wayne Moran, 26, Edgewater, Md
Cameron Robert Haak, 54, Mechanicsville, Md
Angela Renee Wathen, 32, Mechanicsville, Md
Katherine Jean Taylor, 35, Greenbelt, Md
Ian Woodruff Allen, 39, Mount Airy, Md
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The County Times
Legal Notice
LEGAL NOTICES
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ST. MARYS
COUNTY MARYLAND
CIVIL NO. 18-C-16-000332
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ST.

MARYS COUNTY, MARYLAND
And
All unknown owners of property described
below, their heirs, devisees and personal representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees,
administrator, grantees, assigns, or successors in
right, title and interest and any and all person having or claiming to have an interest in the property
described as: 25:1210 Acres, Plat 57/120, Cleopatra
Curtis Survey with account number 05-006805.
Paradise Point LLC

c/o Lucas I Danise, Esq.
406 5th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Plaintiff,
V.
Defendants.
Coastal Land Development, LLC

43173 Woodward Avenue
Suite 355
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302
Notice
Order of Publication
Serve on Resident Agent:

Kevin A Carter
43173 Woodward Avenue
Suite 355
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302
And
St. Marys County, Maryland
Serve: Christine L. Kelly, County Treasurer
Office of Treasurer
P. O. Box 642
23150 Leonard Hall Drive
Patuxent Building
Leonardtown, MD 20650
And
(for Maryland Annotated Code 14-836(b)(1)(v)
purposes only)
Serve: George R. Sparling, County Attorney
P. O. Box 653
Potomac Building
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR ST. MARYS COUNTY,
MARYLAND
CIVIL No. 18-C-16-000329
Paradise Point LLC
c/o Lucas I. Dansie, Esq.
406 5th Street NW
The object of this proceeding is to secure the

foreclosure of all rights of redemption in all that
parcel of land situated in the County of St. Marys,
Maryland, described as:

25.1210 Acres, Plat 57/120, Cleopatra
Curtis Survey with account number 05-006805
sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of St.
Marys and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff.

The Complaint states, among other
things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid, although more than six (6)
months and one (1) day from the date of the sale
has been expired.

IT IS THEREUPON this 21st day of
March, 2016 by the Circuit Court for St. Marys
Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the
insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having general circulation in St. Marys
County once a week for three (3) successive weeks
before 21st day of May, 2016, warning all persons
interested in the property to appear in this Court
by the 21st day of May, 2016, and redeem the
property and answer the Complaint or thereafter
a Judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights
of redemption in the property, and vesting in the
Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.
Joan W. Williams Clerk
Clarence William Taylor

1438 Ridge Place SE
Washington, DC 20020-5641
And
Melvin Taylor
1438 Ridge Place SE
Plaintiff,
And
v.
Ralph Taylor
1438 Ridge Place SE
John Leon Taylor

1438 Ridge Place SE
Serve: Lawrence H. Taylor, P.R.

The Estate of John Leon
Taylor

5367 Blaine St. NE

And
And
Serilda Dorothy Godfrey
1438 Ridge Place SE
And
CIVIL NO. 18-C-16-00330

Paradise Point LLC
c/o Lucas I. Danise, Esq.
406 5th Street NW
Plaintiff,
v.
Josephine Cecilia Ball
c/o John M. Young
611 County Road 3351
Kempner, TX 96539-5946
And
Server: Christine L. Kelly, County
Treasurer
Office of Treasurer
P. O. Box 642
Patuxent Building
(for Maryland Annotated Code 14-836 (b)
(1)(v) purpose only)
Serve: George R. Sparling, County
Attorney
P. O. Box 653
Potomac Building
and
All unknown owners of property described below, their heirs, devisees and personal representative and their or any of their
heirs, devisees, executors, administrators,
grantees, assigns, or successors in right, title
Serve: Christine L Kelly, County

Treasurer
Office of Treasurer
P. O. Box 642
Patuxent Building
And
and interest and any and a persons having or

claiming to have an interest in the property
described as: 1.50 Acres Three Notch Rd
Dameron with account number 01-000764.
Defendants.
Notice
Order of Publication
The object of this proceeding is to secure
the foreclosure of all rights of
redemption in all that parcel of land situated in the County of St. Marys, Maryland,
described as:
1.50 Acres Three Notch Rd Dameron
with account number 01-000764. Sold by
the Collector of Taxes for County of St.
Marys and the State of Maryland to the
Plaintiff.

The Complaint states, among
other things, that the amounts necessary for
redemption have not been paid, although
more than six (6) moths and one (1) day from
the date of the sale has been expired.

IT IS THERUPON this 14th day
of March, 2016 by the Circuit Court for St.
Marys, Maryland, ORDERED, that this notice be given by the insertion of a copy of
this order in some newspaper having general
circulation in St Marys County once a week
for three (3) successive weeks before the 14th
day of May, 201, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court
by the 14th day of May, 2016, and redeem the
property and answer the Complaint or thereafter a Judgment will be entered foreclosing
all rights and redemption in the property,
and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and
clear of all encumbrances.
Joan W Williams, Clerk
executors, administrators, grantees,

assigns, or successors in right, title
and interest and any and all persons
having or claiming to have an interest in the property described as: 7.50
Acres E/S Compton Road with account number 03-031365.
Defendants.

(for Maryland Annotated Code 14836(b)(1)(v) purposes only)
Serve: George R. Sparing, County
Attorney
P. O. Box 653
And
All unknown owners of property
described below, their heirs, devisees and personal representatives and
their or any of their heirs, devisees,
NOTICE
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of this proceeding is to
secure the foreclosure of all rights of
redemption in all that parcel of land
situated in the County of St. Marys,
Maryland, described as:

7.50 Acres E/S Compton Road with account number 03031365 sold by the Collector of Taxes
for the County of St. Marys and the
State of Maryland to the Plaintiff.

The Complaint states,
among other things that the amounts
necessary for redemption have not

been paid although more than six (6)
months and one (1) day from the date
of the sale has been expired.

IT IS THEREUPON this
14th day of March, 2016, by the Circuit Court of St. Marys, Maryland,
ORDERED, that notice be given by
the insertion of a copy of this Order
in some newspaper having general
circulation in St. Marys County
once a week for three (3) successive
weeks before the 14th day of May,
2016, warning all persons interested
in the property to appear in this Court
by the 14th day of May, 2016, and
redeem the property and answer the
Complaint or thereafter a Judgment
will be entered foreclosing all rights
and redemption in the property, and
vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and
clear of all encumbrances.
Joan W. Williams, Clerk
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LEGAL NOTICE
In the Circuit Court for St. Marys County, Maryland
Case No.: 18-C-15-00642

The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she
seeks to change her name from Mary Elizabeth Milburn to Mary Elizzabeth SpicerBarnes. The petitioner is seeking a name change for the following reason:
Got married in 1987 and marriage only lasted 90 days.
Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 1st day of June,
2016. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting
of the relief sought.

A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an
objection.
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LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF MARY ELIZABETH MILBURN

FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO MARY ELIZZABETH SPICER-BARNES
JOAN W. WILLIAMS,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for
St. Marys County Maryland
Legal Notice
IN THE MATTER OF WYATT AUSTIN MUDD

FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO WYATT AUSTIN MEERING
BY AND THROUGH HIS FATHER TRAVIS AUSTIN MEERING
In the Circuit Court for St. Marys County, Maryland
Case No.: 18-C-15-001169

The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which he seeks to
change his name from Wyatt Austin Mudd to Wyatt Austin Meering. The petitioner is seeking a name change for the following reason:
So that he has the same last name as his father and his little brother.
Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 30th day of May, 2016.
The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time
allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought.

A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection.
JOAN W. WILLIAMS,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for
St. Marys County Maryland
05-12-16
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and St. Michaels School 7th & 8th Grade English teacher Julie Weller, receiving the
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students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled. Students are invited to submit a 350-word essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch before
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THE TURTLE STORY

All ages welcome on Saturday, May 21

Come learn about the evolution of turtles on Saturday, May 21 at the Calvert
Marine Museum. Dr. Hans-Dieter Sues
will present The Turtle Story: The Origin and Evolution of an Unusual Body
Plan at 2:30 p.m. The lecture is free and
open to the public.
Dr. Hans-Dieter Sues, Curator of Vertebrae Paleontology at the Smithsonian
National Museum of Natural History
specializes in Paleozoic and Mesozoic
tetrapods (four-limbed vertebrates). He
is editor and author of several research
publications.
This talk is sponsored by the Clarissa

and Lincoln Dryden Endowment for Paleontology at the Calvert Marine Museum.
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The museum is open daily from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for
seniors, military with valid I.D. and AAA
members, and $4.00 for children ages 5 to
12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free. For more
information about the museum, upcoming
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Save the Date!
A Friendly Reminder From The County Times of St. Marys & Calvert
SMILE Livestock Show for Youth, June

24 to 26.
Registration is now open for the annual
Southern Maryland Invitational Livestock
Expo (SMILE) on June 24 through June
26, at the St. Marys County Fairgrounds
in Leonardtown.
The SMILE show includes fitting and
showing and market and breeding competitions for domestic livestock species of beef
and dairy cows, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits
and guinea pigs plus educational and social
activities for youth in agriculture.
Youth competitors from all five Southern Maryland counties (Anne Arundel,
Calvert, Charles, Prince Georges and St.
Marys) are eligible to participate. Links
to entry forms, classes and the daily show
schedule can be found at the SMILE Facebook page andonthe SMILE show website at smile-inc.org.Entries aredue (postmarked) by May 25, 2016.
SMILE is organized by SMILE Board
and sponsored by the Southern Maryland
Agricultural Development Commission
(SMADC) and others.
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Books for Bikes
On May 9th Mr. Colin Boynton of the Thomas J. Shryock Lodge #223 of Ancient Free
and Accepted Masons in Hollywood Md., along with Dr. Curtis Alston, the principal of
Lexington Park Elementary presented two students with vouchers for new bicycles from
the Patuxent Adventure Center. Nicholas Osborne and Jurnee Milburn were selected in
the first and second grade drawing to win these bicycles as part of the Books for Bikes
program, a pilot program the Lodge is hoping to expand to additional schools next year.
The drawing for third and fourth grades will occur at 9 a.m. on May 12. Books for Bikes
encourages recreational reading by elementary school students through the incentive of
increased reading correspondingly increasing the individual students odds of winning
a new bike at the end of the year. This program was sponsored and funded by generous
contributions of the Pax Velo Cycling Club, Holmes-Tucker International Incorporated,
the Patuxent Adventure Center, Avian LLC and the Thomas J. Shryock Lodge #223.
For more information or help with donations, contact Thomas J. Shryock at tjs223lodge@gmail.com.
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LIBRARY ITEMS
Minecraft Mania
Lexington Park Library will hold a Minecraft
Mania program for ages 6 14 on Monday, May 23
from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Registration is available
on www.stmalib.org. Share strategies with other
Minecrafters, explore new terrain, gather raw materials and create amazing structures.
Department of Aging and Human Services

Session
Lexington Park Library will host the St. Marys
County Department of Aging and Human Services
on Tuesday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The
St. Marys County Department of Aging & Human
Services provides a wide variety of programs and
services to the countys residents. Sarah Miller,
Community Programs and Outreach Manager, will
give a presentation, followed by a question and
answer session, about the opportunities available
to the countys senior residents. No registration
required.
Computer Basics 4: Introduction to Email

Lexington Park Library will a Computer Basics
4: Introduction to Email class on Tuesday, May 24
from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Part four of a four part series. Set up your personal email account and learn
how to compose an email. Explore various email
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providers and the features and tools they offer.

Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and
up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or
call 301-863-8188
Introduction to Genealogy
Leonardtown Library will hold an Introduction
to Genealogy class on Wednesday, May 25 from
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn about free websites to start
your genealogy search. Also covers the librarys
databases, U.S. Census, Social Security Death
index and more. Knowledge of Internet required.
Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and
up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or
call 301-475-2846.
Getting Involved: Learning Outside the

Classroom
High-school students are invited to join AmeriCorp VISTA and St. Marys College of Maryland
students to discuss Getting Involved: Learning
Outside the Classroom. While some learning takes
place in the classroom, most of your time in college
will involve out-of-class experiences. Tonight, we
will talk about the importance of being involved in
college and how it can help you land a job once you
graduate. This is a drop-in program from 3:30 p.m.
to 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 26 at Leonardtown Li-
brary. No registration required.
Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking

Glass
Lexington Park Library will hold Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass on Thursday,
May 26 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Travel through
a whimsical world, and help Alice become queen.
Celebrate Humpty Dumptys un-birthday, and
play a game of croquet. All ages, no registration
required.
Library Closed for Memorial Day

All three branches of the St. Marys County Library will be closed in observance of Memorial
Day, Monday, May 30.
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Members of The American Legion Ridge Post 255 will observe

Memorial Day with a ceremony and a motor cycle rumble on Monday
May 30, 2016 at 11 a.m. to honor the veterans. The public is invited to
join us at the Ridge Post Home on Rout 5 for this event.
Americans pay tribute on Memorial Day to those who fell in battle
defending our country. The observance had its beginnings following
the Civil War when Southerners marked the graves of those who died
fighting for the Confederacy. Today, we honor all of Americas war
dead those who died that freedom might live.
Their selfless sacrifice spans the history of America, from the
Revolutionary War thru todays Military Operations, said Commander Skip Disharoon. These patriots left their homes and families
when their country called and gave the last full measure of devotion
in defense of freedom.
Members of The American Legion Ridge Post 255 salute their
fallen comrades and ask that all St. Marys County citizens pause to
remember Americas fallen sons and daughters on this Memorial Day.
Formed at the conclusion of World War I by freedom-loving veterans who wanted to ensure that the fallen comrades would be cared for,
The American Legion today has over 3 million members and is the
nations largest veterans organization.
We want everyone in St. Marys County to know that The American Legion is Still Serving America and will continue to serve this
country, our state, and our community in the years ahead, says Ridge
Post Commander Skip Disharoon.
Any questions please feel free to contact the post at 301-872-5349.
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This weeks tip is for sewers. Always have two pair or scissors - one for fabric only and one for paper only. Never use fabric
scissors for cutting paper or any other type of material. The fabric scissors when used for another purpose will never cut a clean
sharp edge. P.S. Warn family members to never under any circumstance use your fabric scissors for anything other than fabric.
Also it helps if you have a colored ribbon attached to the paper and
fabrics scissors marked with the words fabric and paper on it.
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Ridge Elementary Robotics

Team Wins World Design
Lexington Park,
MD May 9, 2016
- Ridge Elementary
School might be one
of the smallest elementary schools in St.
Marys County, but
that doesnt keep students from achieving
great things. The RES
Rockets robotics team
claimed the top award
in its division for robot design, proving
that big things really do come in small
packages.
The 2016 VEX
World
Championship was held late last
month in Louisville, Design Award Team Photo RES.jpg - Ridge Elementary School Robotics Team, RES Rock and Roll Rockets
KY, and hosted the Team members (left to right front row) Jasemine Edison, Destiny Deshields, Grace Anderson, Gabriel
top 1,000 teams from Cannavo, Luis Quinones and Connor Tomasic. Coach David Cannavo (back row)
around the world.
With more than
accomplish the game challenge.
16,000 participants from 30 nations, the
In addition to the robotic elements of the
2016 World Championship was the largest VEX IQ program, teams participate in an
robotics competition ever held. Teams range academic element by completing a STEM
from elementary through university level, research project. The RES Rockets project
all looking for the chance to be named the was How Oyster Reefs Can Save the Bay.
worlds best.
The team partnered with St. Marys River
With 150 of the best teams in the world Watershed Association to complete their
competing in the elementary school divi- project. After months of research and prepasion, the Rockets had their work cut out for ration, the team presented their project to the
them. Three days of competition included SMRWA Board of Directors and received a
programming skills, driver skills, STEM certificate naming them Stewards of the
research presentation, 10 Alliance matches Bay. The board also unanimously approved
and the judges interviews. By the end of the a motion naming the RES Rockets team as
second day, the team had completed all ele- partners in saving the bay.
ments of the competition except eight alliAs if winning a trophy was not achieveance or so they thought.
ment enough, the team also can take great
We knew we had done well with the pride in obtaining a perfect score (173) in its
STEM presentation and the initial judging alliance match with its partners from China.
session, but when two sets of judges came They were the first alliance to get a perfect
back to interview the team a second time, score and only one of three for the entire
I knew they were being considered for one tournament. Although neither team was able
of the big awards. I just wasnt sure which to communicate with each other due to lanone. Once the judges asked the team to pull guage barriers, they didnt let that stand in
up their autonomous program on the lap- their way in mastering the game field.
top, I figured it was for design, said David
This is the teams second trip to the world
Cannavo, the teams coach. Receiving the competition in as many years. The RES RoDesign Award is an accomplishment at any botics program began in 2014-2015 school
level of competition, but having earned it at year as a pilot program to introduce VEX IQ
the World level is amazing. All their hard robotics at the elementary level. Thanks to
work paid off and Im super proud of them! a generous equipment donation by Northrop
The Design Award is presented to the Grumman, the program was able to field
team that demonstrates a solid approach to two teams this season.
the design process, project management,
It is through the generosity of our comtime; and team organization. The RES munity that RES students are able to experiRockets Engineering Notebook described ence robotics. I have no doubt that some of
how they created and implemented an effi- the students will go on to become engineers,
cient and productive process to manage their programmers, or other STEM professiontime and accomplish their project goals. The als due to their participation in robotics.
team was able to impress the judging team It is truly a wonderful tool to get students
with their knowledge of the engineering engaged and interested in STEM education
process as well as their design and imple- and careers, said Sandra Kerner, principal
mentation of programming techniques to of Ridge ES.
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Wings
and
Things
St.
Michaels
Church
(16560
Three
Notch
Rd.,
Ridge)
Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store will
be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Closed Easter weekend. We have a huge
selection of winter clothes, coats, shoes,
and so much more. We also have a great
baby room, kids toy room, and tons of
wonderful winter items. All items are in
terrific shape, and very reasonably priced.
We look forward to having you visit us!
For any questions, please contact Marti
Lloyd
at St. Michaels School, at 301-872-5454.
Open
Skate
Nights
Leonard Hall Recreation Center (23145
Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown)- every
Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m.
Looking for an evening of roller skating
fun? Well, strap on your skates and bring
your family and friends to Leonard Hall
Recreation Center in Leonardtown! For
all ages, $5 per person. Skates available
for rental at $2.50 per person or bring your
own. For more information, please call
301-475-4200 ext. 1800 or 1801. Paintings in all media. For information, call
301-475-3130.
Thursday, May 12
Charity Golf Tournament
Wicomico Shores Golf Course (35794
Aviation Yacht Club Rd., Chaptico)
Registration is now open. The team
fee of $360 includes 18 holes of golf, cart,
hot dogs at the turn, beverages, lunch, and
cash prizes. Just to add spice to the festivities, the Club is once again raffling a
weekend of golf at the Latrobe Country
Club, the home course of Arnold Palmer,
Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Winners will
enjoy 18 holes of golf and a three-day,
two-night stay at the Springhill Suites
for four people. Visit the Lexington Park
Lions Club website for registration forms
and ticket information: www.lexingtonparklionsclub.org or email Buzz Shelley
at buzz.shelley@yahoo.com.
Friends and Family SMART
Recovery
Beacon of Hope Recovery & Wellness
Community Center (21770 FDR Blvd.,
Lexington Park)- 5 to 6:30 p.m.
A support group offering a science
based approach to helping family and
friends who are affected by the substance
abuse, alcohol abuse, drug abuse or other
addictions of a loved one. Meetings are
free and open to the public. Call 301-7517258, 240-808-1875 or e-mail beacon@
waldensierra.org for more information.
Discovery Lane Preschool Open
House
Discovery Lane Preschool (3081 Old
Washington Rd., Waldorf)- 10 to 11 a.m.
Discovery Lanes Open House will give
families and future Discoverers an opportunity to tour the school and explore
Southern Marylands first Reggio Emilia
Preschool.
Colonial Era Mansion Tour
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
(6655 Rose Hill Rd., Port Tobacco)- 10
a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Visit Thomas Stone National Historic

Site and learn about the life of one of the
signers of the Declaration of the Independence for Maryland. For more information, call 301-392-1776.
Sea Squirts
Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 10 to 11 a.m.
Who Carries the Babies? Head of a
horse, tail of a monkey, and pouch like
a kangaroo, what exactly is a seahorse?
Come and learn about our seahorses,
one of the most mystical animals in our
aquarium. Free drop-in program for children 18-months to three years and their
caregivers.
Friday, May 13
a.m. to 4 p.m.
Celebrate Recovery
Our Fathers House (45020 Patuxent
Beach Rd., California)- 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Do you struggle with anger, grief, anxiety, self-harm, substance abuse, sexual addiction, overeating, PTSD, or an unhealthy
habit youd like to be free from? Celebrate
Recovery, a free Christian-based 12-step
program for adults 18 and up struggling
with any hurt, hangup, or habit.
Bay Montessori Open House
Bay Montessori School- 9:30 to 10:30
a.m.
Please join us for a prospective parent
meeting for a tour of our campus and to
observe a class in action.
Midshipmen Recognition Luncheon
Rivers Edge Club (46870 Tate Rd., NAS
Patuxent River)- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Each year GSMC recognizes graduates
from the southern Maryland tri-county
area who have demonstrated academic
and personal excellence during four rigorous years at the Academy and will be
commissioned with the Class of 2016. We
also take this opportunity to recognize
candidates from our local area who have
accepted, or have received, offers of appointment for the Class of 2020.
PRCs Drive-In Family Movie Event
St. Marys County Fairgrounds (42455
Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown)- 4 p.m.
Join us for a classic drive-in movie
experience, complete with a huge 40
movie screen, AM/FM radio transmitters,
and drive-in style parking. The familyfriendly evening will also include dinner
and dessert concessions from Ise Da Bye
Food Truck, Pizza Hotline, Brusters Ice
Cream,and many more as well as premovie entertainment from favorite local bands including The Piranhas, GTO
Band, Latrice Carr, and DJ Mean Gene.
We will have two bounce houses, face
painting and arts and crafts and more to
be announced!
Multi-Vendor Fair
Mechanicsville Elementary School
(28585 Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville)5 to 8 p.m.
Open to the public. Vendors include

Thirty-One, Plexus, Tastefully Simple,
Scentsy, 15 LulaRoe consultants, and
much more! A portion of all proceeds will
be donated to Relay For Life.
Saturday, May 14
Contra Dance
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts
Centers (Murray Arts Building, 13480
Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 1 to 9 p.m.
This dance will be the culmination of
a day of song circles, jamming, a concert
and socializing which will be held from
1:00-9:00 pm. The day, including the contra dance, will cost: Adults $5; Seniors $4;
Military $4, Youth $3, Kids 5 and under
free (feel free to come for all or part of
the day.) For information on SMTMD go
to www.smtmd.org. To learn more about
SMAMA, visit www.annmariegarden.
org/annmarie2/content/southern-maryland-acoustic-music-assembly. SMAMA
is presented by Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Calvert Library and
SMTMDc.
Vintage sale
Caught My Eye (22760 Washington St.,
Leonardtown)- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tons of items on sale and also find Nautical items.
Annual Yard Sale
Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad (16515
Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park)- 7 a.m.
to noon.
Dont miss this one and have to wait another year. Tables available for $10. Contact 301-872-5836 for more information.
Equestrian Open House
Greenwell State Park (25450 Rosedale
Manor Ln., Hollywood)- 8 a.m. to noon.
Were holding an Open House for our
Equestrian Program - a fun morning of all
things horses!
Choral Concert, With a Song in My

Heart. The concert is free and open to the
public. Doors open at 2:30pm and seating
is on a first come basis.
Dinner Show Interactive Murder
Mystery
American Legion Post 293 (2310 Old
Washington Rd., Waldorf)- 5:30 to 7:30
p.m.
Hickory Dickory Dark Productions
presenting Murder at Low Tide by
Paul Rose with Andrea Woodbridge. For
questions call Gaylene at 240-416-2494.
To purchase tickets, visit www.LowTide.
BPT.me. Ticket Price $35. Proceeds to
benefit American Legion Auxiliary Unit
293 charities.
Sunday, May 15
Strawberry Festival
Christ Episcopal Church (37497 Zach
Fowler Rd., Chaptico)- 1:30 to 5 p.m.
The menu includes Strawberry Shortcake with The Work Ice Cream, Strawberry pies, Strawberry Desserts and
Mikes Barbecue with all the trimmings.
Visit with quality Artists and Crafters.
There will be Live Music all day. Funds
raised will help support local charities in
St. Marys County. Price: From $5 to $12
for desserts and barbecue options. No fee
for festival entrance. Please join us for a
day of old fashioned fun in the country!
For more information, call 301-904-2532
or 301-884-3451.
a.m. to 4 p.m.

a.m. to 4 p.m.
SLSC
NRA
Americas
Rifle
Challenge
21374 Sanners Ln., Lexington Park- 8
a.m.
The AR Challenge offers opportunities to learn new, or further develop, your
skills as a shooter. Youll learn to shoot
from different positions, at varying distances, from behind barricades, using
your non-dominant hand and how to efficiently change your magazine. The AR
Challenge consist of training events on the
AR platform as well as competition events
designed to test out your newly acquired
skills. The AR Challenge is for AR owners of all skill levels. Cromwells Firearms,
Panda Tactical and The Tackle Box are
sponsoring prizes and with registration
you will be entered into a raffle. Lunch
from Mission BBQ is included in the price
of registration. Non-shooters who attend
the event will be able to take advantage
of fishing opportunities with gear and bait
provided by The Tackle Box. For more information and to register for the event visit
the Sanners Lake website at:
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Encore Chorale Spring Concert

St. Peters (10210 HG Trueman Rd.,
Lusby)- 3 p.m.
The Encore Chorales of Southern
Maryland and Anne Arundel Community
College will combine to present a Spring
Chesapeake Community Chorus

North Beach Union Church (8912 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach)- 4 to 6 p.m.
The Chesapeake Community Chorus,
an all-volunteer chorus which sings to
raise money for Calvert County chari-
Meet and greet with our horses and

goats, ride a pony, have your photo taken
in an antique carriage, groom a horse, and
make some horse-themed crafts. Its also
an opportunity to check out our sensory
trail and obstacle course, learn about our
expanded riding lesson program offerings, and enjoy a beautiful spring morning at our barn.
Coloring Day
Point Lookout Lighthouse (11175 Point
Lookout Rd., Scotland)- 10 a.m. to noon.
$25 will provide you with a Tour of the
Lighthouse, Lighthouse Coloring Book
and Colored Pencils. Please see more details and where to sign up at www.pllps.
org.
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ties, is looking to add new members. No

auditions are required. Contact Larry
Brown, Director at 301-855-7477 or
email lbrown9601@verizon.net for more
information.
Monday, May 16
GRIEFSHARE Program
Real Life Wesleyan Church (27399 Old
Village Rd., Mechanicsville)- 6 to 7:30
p.m.
Community members who have experienced the death of a loved one, are invited to register for the GRIEFSHARE
program. For more information, call Jen
at 240-249-6098.
Zumba FREE to First Responders
Dunkirk Fire House (3170 W Ward Rd.,
Dunkirk)- 7 to 8 p.m.
Free for all current/active first responders! This class is Zumba Gold Toning
- a dance/fitness program specifically
designed for the beginner that allows you
to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience is
necessary. This class will be held on the
ground floor through the rear parking lot.
Drop in fee is only $5, with greater discounts on multi-class passes. For more
info, email Zumbabonnie@comcast.net.
Tuesday, May 17
Friends and Family SMART
Recovery
Beacon of Hope Recovery & Wellness
Community Center (21770 FDR Blvd.,
Lexington Park)- 5 to 6:30 p.m.
A support group offering a science
Community
based approach to helping family and

friends who are affected by the substance
abuse, alcohol abuse, drug abuse or other
addictions of a loved one. Meetings are
free and open to the public. Call 301-7517258, 240-808-1875 or e-mail beacon@
waldensierra.org for more information.
Association/Group. We have one speaker

per meeting, however we do not sell from
the front of the room. No sales pitches
here! Our meetings are for NETWORKING and are free of charge!
St. Marys County Rain Barrel

Workshop
Agricultural Services Building (26737
Radio Station Way, Suite C, Leonardtown)- 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Looking for a simple way to conserve
water and do something good for the environment? Why not install a rain barrel...or
two! The St. Marys County Government
and University of Maryland Extension
Program are pleased to offer a workshop
on the practical uses for rain barrels and
how they reduce the impact of runoff on
our local waterways and the Chesapeake
Bay. This is a hands on workshop! Participants will have the opportunity to construct and take home their own rain barrels
and learn the techniques for later installation. Pre-registration is required, as space
is limited. For more information please
contact Nicole Basenback, Watershed
Restoration Program Assistant, at 240390-4189 or Jackie Takacs, Watershed
Restoration Specialist at 240-393-6508.
Human Resources Association of

Southern Maryland
Southern Maryland Higher Education
Center (44219 Airport Rd., California)- 8
a.m. to 1 p.m.
Christine Walters, MAS, JD, SPHR,
will present the latest legislative (federal
and state,) regulatory and legal news impacting HR administration. Ms. Walters,
of FiveL Company, is licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland and has
more than 25 years combined experience
in management, HR administration, employment law practice, and teaching. The
meeting is open to anyone with an interest in Human Resources issues. The cost
is $40 for HRASM & Active SHRM
members and $45 for nonmembers, which
includes both breakfast and lunch. To register, go to http://hrasmonline.shrm.org/.
Southern Maryland Real Estate Investors Group

Custom Kitchens (6750 Crain Hwy., La
Plata)- 7 to 9 p.m.
Our mission is to educate and do business with those in the community who are
interested in real estate investing. Southern Marylands only Real Estate Investing
Wednesday, May 18
National Museum Day

Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 10 a.m. to 5
p.m.
The museum and open and free to the
public.
Sea Squirts
Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)-10 a.m.
Who Carries the Babies? Head of a
horse, tail of a monkey, and pouch like
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a kangaroo, what exactly is a seahorse?

Come and learn about our seahorses,
one of the most mystical animals in our
aquarium. Free drop-in program for children 18-months to three years and their
caregivers.
Little Explorers: Hats!
Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation
(47621 Old Cove Rd., St. Marys City)- 10
to 11 a.m.
Do you have a hat? Do you have a hat
to keep you warm, or to keep the sun off
your eyes? Join us on the search for the
many hats people wear. Designed for preschool age children 3 to 5 years old and
an accompanying adult. $4 per child ($3
Friends members;) one accompanying
adult free. Full-day admission included.
For more information, contact 240-8954990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org.
Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue
Squad Auxiliary
Kevins Corner Kafe (Leonardtown)- 5
to 9 p.m.
The Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue
Squad Auxiliary (LVRSA) is having a
Chicken Dinner fundraiser. Please join us
for a chicken dinner, eat in or take out, and
let them know your there to support the
LVRSA. Thank you!
Line Dance Lessons
Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Rd.,
Hughesville)- 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Free line dance lessons taught by the
Southern Maryland Boot Scooters. Beginner lessons are from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Intermediate lessons are from 7:30 to 8:30
p.m.
CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY

METHODIST CHURCH
Hollywood United Methodist Church
24422 Mervell Dean Rd Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-2500
Rev. Sheldon Reese, Pastor

Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m.
All of our services are traditional.
Child care is provided.
Sunday Evening Youth Group
Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available
CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Cecilia Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429

St. Marys City, MD 20686 301-862-4600
Vigil Mass:
4:30 pm Saturday
Sunday:
8:00 am
Weekday (M-F):
7:30 am
Confessions:
3-4 pm Saturday
www.stceciliaparish.com
St. GeorGe roman CatholiC ChurCh

St. George Church:
Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
St. Francis Xavier Chapel:
Saturday, 7:00 p.m. (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
Weekday Mass Schedule: Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 1st Sat: 9:00 a.m.
Confessions: Saturdays: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment
19199 St. George Church Road Valley Lee, MD 20692

301-994-0607 www.saintgeorgeromancatholicchurch.org
BAPTIST CHURCH
NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH
CATHOLIC
Victory Baptist Church
Grace Chapel Ministry
301-884-8503
Teaching The Bible Without Compromise
29855 Eldorado Farm rd

CharlottE hall, md 20659
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sun schOOl, all ages...............10:00
sun mOrning wOrship.............11:00
sun evening wOrship.................7:00
wed evening prayer mtg.........7:00
ProClaiming thE ChangElEss

word in a Changing world.
Member of the Grace Fellowship Brethren Churches
Sunday Worship 8 A.M.

Sunday School 9:15 A.M.
Blended Worship 10:30 A.M.
Tuesday Bible Study 7 P.M.
Tuesday Youth Group 7 P.M.
American Heritage Girls
1st & 3rd Thursday 7 P.M.
Senior Pastor - Dr. Carl Snyder

Assoc. Pastor - David Roberts
Youth Pastor - Luke Roberts
You are invited to worship with us.
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We Are Located On The Corner Of Route 5 & 238

39245 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville, Md.
301-884-3504 Email: seeugoingup@yahoo.com
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HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Jesus saves
A member of the Southern Baptist Convention

8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637
301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627
Senior Pastor Dr. J. Derek Yelton
Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins
Sunday School (all ages)

Sunday Morning Worship
Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study
Wednesday Discipleship Classes
(Adults, youth & Children)
9:15 am
10:30 am
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
21800 N. Shangri-La, Dr. #8

PO Box 1260
301-866-5772
Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.
Church Schedule
Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m.
Friday Men Perfecting Men 7 p.m
Greetings from the Bible Temple Church

family in Mechanicsville Maryland.
Here at Bible Temple, we believe that in
this life it is important to have strong and
healthy relationships
1.A relationship with Christ
2. A personal relationship with
family and friends
Through these relationships, we develop
the characteristics of love, understanding
and forgiveness; the true heart of Christ.
Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit
in the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:3).
We invite you to experience the change

the transformation with us. Just bring
your heart and God will supply the rest.
Come grow with us in a place,
Where the Word Reaches the Heart!
Everyone is Welcome!
Leadership: Pastor Joseph and
First Lady Marilyn Young
Sunday School for all ages: 9:00AM
Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45AM
Bible Study: Wednesdays at 7:30PM
Address: 29050 New Market Village Road,
Website: www.bibletemplechurch.org
Phone number: 301-374-9110
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8. Cosecant function
11. Rock bands play here
13. Surrounds the earth
14. Jessica __
15. A type of clique
16. No seats available
17. Greek sophist
18. Stiff hair
20. Recipe measurement
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21. Legal periodical
22. Saloons
25. He tricks you
30. Closing over
31. Mans best friend is one
32. Distinguish oneself
33. Immoralities
38. Marsh elder
41. Blasts
43. A discerning judge
45. Avenge for a wrong
48. Doctors group
49. Jerrys friend
50. Type of sword
55. Swedish rock group
56. Black tropical American

cuckoo
57. Blatted
59. Cain and __
60. Strong liquor flavored
with juniper berries
61. Cocoa bean
62. Get free of
63. Cardiograph
64. A cargo (abbr.)
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plant or animal
2. Bird genus
3. One point east of
northeast
4. A type of fly
5. Hurry
6. Lighter-than-air craft
7. Ask to marry
8. Thick rope made of wire
9. Imposters
10. Central nervous system
12. Pie _ __ mode
14. Robert __, poet
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23. Firewood
24. Voices
25. Water in the solid state
26. Supermans foe
27. Chris Pauls team (abbr.)
28. Employ
29. Mineral
34. Vessel
35. Nigerian City
36. Romania
37. Sirius Satellite
Radio (abbr.)
39. Potential difference
40. A class of synthetic
detergents
41. Drunkard
42. Doesnt win or lose
44. Appellative
45. Spiritual leader
46. Implant
47. Language (Afrikaans)
51. Basics
52. A one-time Giants center
53. Every one of two or more
54. A way to gather
55. Swiss river
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Thursday, May 12
Monday, May 16
Steve Nelson
Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill
(275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 6 to 10
p.m.
Friday, May 13
Pizza and Pint Night

The Ruddy Duck Brewery
(13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4
p.m.
Tuesday, May 17
Bryan Frates
(13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30
p.m.
Saturday, May 14
Ben Connelly
p.m.
Wednesday, May 18
Eric Landes
(275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 8 p.m.
to Midnight
David Flood
Morris Point Restaurant (38869
Morris Point Rd.,Abell)- 5 to 9
p.m.
Sunday, May 15
John Shaw
(16800 Piney Point Rd., Piney
Point)- 11 a.m.
Open Mic Night

(13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30
p.m.
Thursday, May 19
Wicked Weekend Trio
p.m.
HydraFX
(13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 8
p.m.
The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local

talent to feature! To submit art or band information for
our entertainment section, e-mail crista@countytimes.net.
Please submit calendar listings by noon on the
Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
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Wanderings
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of an Aimless Mind
Last Wednesday I left

for an important fact-finding mission: where to find
strawberries for our upcoming Strawberry Festival this Sunday. The last two weeks before
the festival are always nerve-wracking for
me. The weather is so unpredictable and
strawberries are tender, yet temperamental.
Most of the local growers are fighting the
cold and the rain of the last few weeks and
cant promise how much, when, or if they
will have beautiful ripe berries.
This has all led to a terrible nightmare
I had a few days back about hunting for
strawberries. A group of us were searching everywhere for them and were being
chased by other people, presumably fanatical strawberry lovers with violence on their
minds. The last thing I remember before
my bladder screamed WAKE UP! was all
of us crawling out from underneath a crumbling wooden bridge with muddy crates of
strawberries and looking around for our
pursuers. It was really scary and more like
a Criminal Minds episode than a nice little
berry gathering jaunt. You just wouldnt
think that a mere festival could cause so
much stress.
\So with this awful nightmare still haunting me, I decided I was in need of a simple,
calming morning, and set off to a favorite spot: the Loveville Produce Auction.
Wednesday happened to be flower, herb,
and vegetable auction day with beautiful,
and heavenly smelling, flats of basil, tomatoes, peppers, and other herbs and vegetables scattered in between. The flowers were
gorgeous as single plants, but were absolutely stunning when gathered by talented
hands into really creative arrangements.
I again had the opportunity to speak to
Mike Stauffer for a bit about the history
of the Loveville Produce Auction. He told
me that the Mennonites in the area formed
a committee that checked out how other
produce auctions fared before starting their
own. All this time I had been assuming that
the auction was Amish, but Mike said that
more Mennonites live in the Loveville area,
and more Amish live in the northern part

of the county. He also mentioned that the
Mennonite men do not have beards. I really
should research more and feel embarrassed
to admit that I am ignorant of the differences between my Mennonite and Amish
neighbors. But Mr. Stauffer was happy to
explain and talk of many things. He also introduced me to Dawn Mast of Holly Farm
on the Hollywood Leonardtown Road in
Hollywood. Mrs. Mast and her family have
the green thumb, fingers, and whole hand
when it comes to growing any kind of plant.
When I stopped by Holly Farm yesterday, I
saw some hanging plants I had never seen
before, and cant wait to go back after the
Strawberry Festival when I have more time.
Another treat of my day was Mike
Stauffer taking me into the auction kitchen
to meet his lovely wife Connie who has the
type of smile and personality which brightens any room and made me instantly feel
like someone I would love to be friends
with, and their Aunt Lou; an independent
woman with a lovely welcoming smile who
has become a treasured adopted member
of their family. All of us laughed about the
compact size of the kitchen; agreeing with
a wink that a man must have built and designed it. Similar to the kitchen in the house
I grew up in that my Mother said a man
must have designed. I wondered how they
were able to make such good food come out
of such a small space. If you dont believe
me then try their pork barbecue or chicken salad. I thought I was going to take my
barbecue home, but I didnt even get out of
the parking lot. I ate it all right there and
washed it down with a grape soda. Well, I
didnt leave with a sure bet on my strawberries, but we will have them for the festival
400 pounds so far. What I did leave with
is respect for a well-run auction and, I hope,
new friends.
To each new days adventure, Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to:
shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find
me on facebook: Wanderings of an aimless
mind
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St. Marys Department of Aging

Programs and Activities
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301737-5670, ext. 1658; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. *1050;
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301475-4002, ext. *3101
Free Fitness Class during May
Seniors age 50 and over, join the Department of Aging & Human Services
in celebrating Older Americans Month
by taking part in a free exercise class
designed for you!!During the month of
May, Enhance Fitness classes are free of
charge at the Garvey, Loffler, or Northern Senior Activity Center. Call 301475-4200, ext. *1063, for more information. Act fast, theseclasses are free only
during the month of May. You save $3
per class.
Stroke Recovery: In Recognition of
National Stroke Awareness Month
Therapists from Medstar St. Marys
Hospital will visit the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Monday, May 16, at 1:30
p.m. to discuss how occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy
can help with post stroke recovery. They
will discuss and present tools available
to make daily skills easier and talk about
the emotional and cognitive effects of
stroke. Anyone who has suffered a stroke
or has a family member or close friend
who has been affected would benefit
from attending this presentation. Register in advance by calling 301-475-4200,
ext. *1050.
Ikebana Class at Loffler Beginning

June 1
(Deadline May 18)
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower
arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container; rather, it is
a disciplined art form in which the arrangement is a living thing that brings
nature and humanity together. Judith
Roa, who has studied and taught this
art form for over 40 years, will instruct
this introductory series of classes at the
Loffler Senior Activity Center on six
consecutive Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m.
beginning June 1 and finishing July 6.
The cost for this class is $175-$200 depending on your choice of container and
includes 18 hours of professional instruction, quality tools and the supplies necessary to complete the projects. Payment
is made to instructor on the first day of
class. To register for this class, call 301737-5670, ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk at Loffler. Deadline to register
is Wednesday, May 18. Class is limited
to 6 students.
Native Plants Presentation
The University of Maryland Extension-St. Marys Master Gardeners will
have a presentation on Five Native Plants
for your Yard at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Monday, May 16 at 1
p.m. This presentation will go over native plants ideal for planting in our area,
when to plant, how to maintain, and the
benefits of planting native plants. Space
is limited. To sign up for this free presen-
tation in advance, please visit the signup

table or call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
Jewelry with Sue
Sue Peters returns to the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, May
17 at 1 p.m. to share her skills in jewelry making. Learn the technique of
helm pattern chain maille using silver
and gold colored jump rings. Cost for
this class is $10. Advance registration
is required. Payments are to be made to
Sue Peters. To learn more, call 301-4754200, ext. *1050.
Safe Driving Class at Loffler
AARP will offer a Driver Safety
Course at the Loffler Senior Activity
Center on Wednesday, May 18 from 9
a.m. to 2 p.m. A lot has changed since
this course first began as 55 Alive.
The roads, technology and drivers themselves have changed in so many ways.
This revised program now includes
emphasis on roundabouts, pavement
markings, stop-sign compliance, redlight running, and safety issues such as
speeding, seat belt and turn signal use.
The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20
for non-members, payable to AARP on
the day of class. Pre-registration is required and can be accomplished by calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658. There will
be an hour break for lunch. If you wish
to order a lunch from the center the cost
is $6 if you are under 60 and by donation
for those 60+ years of age. Lunch can be
ordered at the same time you register for
the class.
Tax-free Investing
Avia Cumberbash, Financial Advisor
with Edward Jones, will be at the Garvey Senior Activity Center to offer a
tax-free investing educational workshop
on Wednesday, May 18, at 1 p.m. The
program is designed to inform individuals of the benefits and considerations of
choosing investments that offer tax advantages. Topics to be discussed include
key steps to financial success, types of
municipal accounts bonds, retirement
accounts and life insurance. This presentation is for educational purposes only;
there is no pressure to buy, no transactions will take place. Sign up in advance
by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
YES Cycling on the Trail
On Wednesday, May 25 at 10 a.m.,
the Northern Senior Activity Center will
have a cycling event on the Three Notch
Trail brought to you by the YES Cycling
Program. Bring your own bike or trike
and helmet for a causal, relaxed-pace
ride stopping along the way to read the
trail interpretive signs. The trip will be
led by volunteer, Dan Donahue, experienced cyclist and bicycle trip leader. The
Northern Senior Activity Center has two
bicycles and one trike available to borrow for the trip. To sign up for the trip
or to reserve one of the three cycles, call
301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
Copley Vault, Pt. II

By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
I peeped in and saw two along side of each other. The

hole being made larger, Mr. Campbell with a rope was
let down and I followed him and to our astonishment we
saw the coffins were of wood, the planks of which were
easily separated, which we did, and behold it contained
most elegant leaden coffins, the smaller of which was by a
rope, with difficulty got out and conveyed to a shed close
by where awaited the spectators anxious to behold the
contents.
We removed the lid and to our surprise saw within it
another coffin of wood. The lid of this being knocked off,
we saw the winding sheet perfect and sound as was every
other piece of garment. When the face of the corpse was
uncovered it was ghastly indeed, it was the woman.
Her face was perfect, as was the rest of the body but
was black as the blackest negro. Her eyes were sunk
deep in her head, every other part retained its perfect
shape. The loss of three or four of her upper fore teeth
was supplied with a piece of wood between. Her hair
was short, platted and trimmed on the top of her head. Her
dress was a white muslin gown, with an apron which was
loose in the body, and drawn at the bosom nearly as is now
the fashion only not so low, with short sleeves and high
gloves but much destroyed by time.
Her stockings were cotton and coarse, much darned at
the feet, the clocks of which were large and figured with
half diamonds worked. Her gown was short before and
gave us a view of all her ankle. Her cap was with long ears
and pinned under the chin. A piece of muslin two inches
broad which extended across the top of her head as low
as her breast, the end was squared and trimmed with half
inch lace as was the cap. The body was opened and the
entrails removed and filled with gums and spice, and the
coffin filled with the same. She was a small woman, and
appeared delicate.
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In the coffin of the man was only the bones which were
long and large. His head was sawed through. the brain
removed and filled with embalmment, but he was not so
well done as the other, or had been there much longer as he
was much more gone. The winding sheet of the body was
marked in such letters as these (drawings of three crosses).
The vault was nearly 10 square, nicely arched with a
brick floor. We saw where the door was but it was bricked
up. The air in there was cool and impregnated with a sweet
balmy smell, originating from the coffins, but I thought
proper to sprinkle it with rum.
The length of time that these bodies have been here must
have been two hundred years or more as we have not the
smallest account who they were more than what I have
mentioned.
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