2016-05-19 St. Mary's County Times

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World War II Sailor

Finally Comes Home
IN LOCAL
MetCom May Seek New

Attorney
Photo by Frank Marquart
In LOCAL
Couple Wants To Build

Shooting Range
In local
County May Need New

Animal Shelter
Index
The County Times
feature story
We have to figure our where
the money is going to come
from. We need a public/
private partnership.
Commissioner Todd Morgan on options
for building a new animal shelter for St.
Marys County.
Contents
Local News
World War II Sailor Finally

Comes Home
Pg. 18
Obituaries 9
Cops & Courts
10
Unique Shops of SOMD
16
Library Calendar
22
Community Calendar
25
Feature 14
Community 20
Craft Tip of The Week
23
Games 26
Husband, Wife Team Aim
For Gun Training Facility
Pg. 5
Family of Eight Moves to

Make a Difference
Pg. 22
Entertainment 27
Classifieds
Business Directory
Some things
just belong together
Contributing Writers
Church Directory
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The board of directors of the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) voted

last week after some contentious debate
to seek outside legal counsel, leaving
uncertain the employment of their longserving counsel Jacquelyn Meiser whose
hours on the job and salary had come into
question.
The vote to bid out the attorneys services for the countys water and sewer
provider came from board member Brian
Barthelme who, when interviewed later
about the vote, said he bore no ill will towards Meiser but had concerns over the
accountability of her position.
Barthelme has been a frequent critic of
Meisers salary of about $170,000.
She can still bid on the job, Barthelme said. But her job has been eliminated basically.
Barthelme said he had tried unsuccessfully to find out how many hours Meiser
actually worked during her tenure at
MetCom as she also ran her own law firm
outside of her duties at the utility.
I tried to find our for two years, Barthelme said. You should do 40 hours a
week if youre getting $170,000.
But shes still our lawyer until its [the
legal counsel position] is bid.
The vote to seek outside counsel was
split 3-to-2 with Barthelme, Mike Mummaugh and Charles Sonny Pessagno Jr.
voting in support of the motion.
Members Mike Thompson and Robert
Russell voted against it.
Steve Willing, the board chair, was
also present but was not able to vote be-
cause there was no tie in the voting.

Member Alice Gaskin was not present
for the vote.
In a later interview Mummaugh said
that the discussion on Meisers position
had moved from the open meeting to an
executive session, after which the vote
had changed.
It was a 3-to-2 vote but after executive
session it was unanimous, Mummaugh
said of the decision to rebid for legal services once the board came back into open
session.
Thompson said he voted for a revised
motion after the executive session in
which it would be up to the executive director to come up with a request for proposal to seek a new bid for legal counsel.
As members we cant do the details,
Thompson said. Well review what
he [Executive Director Scott Bundy]
proposes.
Thompson said he approved the recent
budget that included the salary for Meiser
but that the board did not deal with line
items.
I voted for the budget, her salary was
in the budget, Thompson said. I am
concerned about the salary and her position should report to the director.
I dont know what her hours are but
its a full time job.
Meiser said that she was still serving as
the attorney for MetCom.
I plan to continue serving MetCom
and customers as best I can until an alternate arrangement can be made that could
or could not include me.
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White Marsh Elementary

To Reopen Today
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A problem with the water well at White

Marsh Elementary School in Mechanicsville shut the school down Tuesday and
left students off with an early dismissal,
the St. Marys County Public Schools reported but it is set to reopen today.
The school remained closed through
Wednesday as school officials explored ways to get students back into
classrooms.
The well is a goner, its dead, said
Assistant Superintendent for Supporting Services Jeff Walker. We think the
source is a lightning strike that happened
over the weekend.
That lightning strike might have been
what caused damage to the pumping
mechanism, Walker said, causing the
school system to have to drill a new well.
Weve lost the pump connection inside the well, Walker said. We need to
drill a new well.
The school system is trying to come
up with a schedule to get the work done

quickly but was not sure when that would
be completed.
This is not something that happens in
a day, Walker said.
The students will have to remain at
White Marsh elementary as there is not
sufficient space at nearby schools to accommodate them, Walker said.
The school system will have to come
up with a solution to the water supply
question at the school, Walker said.
That would include independent handwashing stations in the school and bottled water for students.
Portable toilets would likely not be
brought in for the students, but a truck
with an independent water supply could
be brought in to provide pumping of water for toilets, Walker said.
The drilling of a new well would likely
cost between $10,000 and $15,000, he
said, but the actual replacement could be
upwards of $100,000.
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Husband, Wife Team Aim For Gun Training Facility
Steve Thomas
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
For years Steve and Cindi Thomas have
loved to shoot and they have been successful
at the competitive level as well shooting with
the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) and training with some of
the best shooters in the nation.
And now the Lexington Park residents
want to open up a state-of-the-art, indoor firing range and training facility on their own
property.
They say that proper shooting facilities,
despite the widespread ownership of firearms in the county coupled with a strong
sporting and hunting culture, are sorely lacking and they want to help solve that problem.
The only other range open to the public is
Sanners Lake Sportsmans Club in Lexington
Park and that is only through a membership
with a limited number of spaces available.
This has left many county residents to try
to find their own places to shoot, either in ru-
ral wooded areas away from population

centers or on properties like farms with
wide open spaces.
A training facility could also provide
a place for new, potential gun owners to
get the training required by state law before they are allowed to purchase a regulated firearm such as a handgun.
Their proposal for the facility, called
Flat Broke Shooters, is already set for
evalution by the countys Department
of Land Use and Growth Management
and the Thomas family says they have
already sunk considerable time and resources into getting their business and
engineering concerns right.
Their plan is for an 11,000 squarefoot facility with 10 shooting lanes and
a classroom. Also included is a space for
a small retail activity to sell ammunition,
targets as well as eye and ear protection,
they said.
But above all they want to make the
facility family friendly, including a
lounge and amenities all encompassed in
a building that looks on the outside like
a barn.
Its going to look like an agricultural
building, Cindi said. Its going to be a red
and white barn.
We want to be family oriented, Steve
said.
But more than giving people another place
to shoot their guns the couple want to provide training for those who dont know much
about guns but want to learn to shoot safely
and properly.
People are eager to find out how its done,
especially women, Cindi said, who has

competed internationally.
Their plans for the facility include a premium on safe conduct on the range; they say
theyve seen plenty of dangerous and unsafe
conduct on the firing line.
Its ignorance or carelessness, Cindi
said. We wont mess around.
Both are committed to moving ahead with
the project despite the risks; its an expensive
proposition that could have a price tag of
over $1 million but they say they have always
joked to each other about doing this.
Now they say they are serious.
Ive served in the Navy and Ive worked
for the Navy, Steve said. Now I want to
work for myself.
We want to show people that shooting is
fun.
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Owings: State Pushing For New

Veterans Clinic
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Maryland Secretary of Veterans Affairs
George Owings said Monday that his office is continuing to push the federal government to move on building a new, state
of the art community based outpatient
clinic (CBOC) in Charlotte Hall.
Owings made his comments in light of
a County Times article last week that revealed four potential properties in the area
that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) had noted as meeting their criteria for such a facility.
A CBOC currently operates at the
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home but has
long been deemed inadequate to serve the
large number of veterans who live in the
community, many of whom have returned
from overseas deployments in the War on
Terror.
Owings said that the selection of a site
and construction of the new CBOC would
be entirely up to the federal VA.
He held out hopes that the long wait for
the much-needed facility would soon be
over.
Weve been pushing for this for
12 years, Owings said in an interview during his visit this week to the
only veterans home in Maryland.
Ive hit them for being slow on this.

But if I had to guess a new facility would
be about two years away.
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 Charlotte Hall Road. Its just under 22 acres in
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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.
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commitments to purchase any of the sites.
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On May 15, 2016,
we will observe Peace
Officers
Memorial
Day and commence
the annual celebration of National Police
Week to pay tribute to the local, state, and Federal peace officers who have died in the line
of duty. This holiday was created on October
1, 1961 when the US Congress asked President John F. Kennedy to designate this date to
honor all of our fallen police. A year later, the
President signed this Bill into law to pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who have
made the ultimate sacrifice for our country
and to voice our appreciation for all those who
currently serve on the front lines of the battle
against crime
I am privileged to count many former and
current members of our Calvert, St. Marys
and Charles County Sheriffs Offices, the
Maryland State Police, US Capitol Police, and
our Department of Natural Police among my
friends here in Southern Maryland. They are
all exceptional individuals, thoroughly dedicated to their profession, and extremely motivated to serve our citizens while preserving
the peace. The great thing about these unsung heroes that I admire the most is knowing when they take their uniforms off, they
are just good, wholesome people just like you
and I. They love to have fun and they exude a
great deal of friendliness that belies their seriousness for their profession.
In all of my life, I dont know of a time when
a Police Officer has had more of a challenge
and is faced with more pressure and scrutiny
in order to perform his or her job to the expectation of others. I believe a good cop has unfairly come under the gun to prove himself
or herself to various factions and media types
who have no real appreciation for the service
our police provide our citizens on a daily basis.
I know personally of the lack of credit provided these dedicated professionals whose efforts
go above and beyond the call of duty, yet are so
often taken for granted.
I am especially taken back by the recent
surge in the loss of life of so many of our fine
officers within our nearby area; the loss of the
Montgomery County Police Officer killed
during a routine traffic stop by a drunk driver, the horrific loss of a lady cop and former
Marine in Prince William County on her first
day on duty, the unfortunate loss of a Prince
Georges County undercover cop by friendly
fire, and the recent unprovoked shooting of a
Virginia State Trooper at the Richmond bus
terminal are just a very few of the sad tragedies that have given me pause and cause me
to wonder where do we find these wonderful
heroes willing to put their lives on the line for
us, day in and day out.
To better understand what is there about
this often thankless occupation that makes a
man or woman aspire to be a police officer, I
sought out the thoughts of several of my police
friends as to why they chose law enforcement
for their lifes work? Let me take a few moments to share with you their responsesour
County Sheriff Mike Evans is the son of the
former Deputy Superintendent of the Maryland State Police and was the biggest influence
for his decision to become a trooper himself
following a stint in the Army. Sheriff Tim
Cameron in Saint Marys County wanted to

get involved with helping people and police
work provided numerous ways for him to
serve the citizens every day. Calvert Assistant
Sheriff, Major Dave McDowell, also is the son
of a police officer and was inspired by seeing
his dad go to work in his uniform every day.
He was impressed by the respect he gave and
received from everyone and watched the pride
he exuded whenever he stated he was a Prince
Georges Police Officer. My friend, Lt, David Payne with the Calvert County Sheriffs
Office and former County Mardi Gras King,
decided to become a police officer while on
active duty as a United States Marine. The
Corps instilled in David the traits of Dependability, Integrity, Dedication, Initiative, Bearing, Unselfishness, Courage, and Loyalty.
He wanted to use these traits in a career once
he left the military. Law enforcement allowed
him the best opportunity to apply this knowledge. Lieutenant Rosemary King Chappell,
a Maryland State Trooper, also grew up in a
law enforcement family and liked the idea of
helping others while trying to make a difference. She enjoyed working with a team and
the brotherhood it brings. She chose the
State Police because of their reputation and
professionalism they always displayed! I am
with you Lieutenant!
Further, Deputy David Gatton always knew
he wanted to be a police officer, and after
many twists and turns he finally made his way
back to becoming a career officer. Looking
back, his only wish is that he would have started much earlier in life pursuing his dream.
Another friend, Lt. Shawn Garren, a member
of the Maryland Natural Resources Police
grew up in New York and at a very young age
wanted to be a Game Warden due to his love
of nature and his passion for fishing, hiking,
boating, and biking. Upon moving to Maryland with his parents, he learned this agency
provides so much more in the way of challenges than the position of a Game Warden.
He has loved every minute of his work during a 28 year career. Sam Hooper, the husband
of one of my co-workers and a retired Prince
Georges County Police Officer now working
for the Charles County Sheriffs Officer, was
motivated to become a Police Officer because
he knew he wanted to make a difference for
people and families in the community who
could not defend themselves from criminals
who prey on them. Well said, sir! By the way,
Sam was born on May 15th, the day created to
nationally recognize police officers. He cannot imagine any better way to spending his
birthday every year in any other way then to
honor those men and woman that made the ultimate sacrifice, Each year he and his family
visit the Police Memorial in DC to honor these
fallen heroes on his birthday!
You may not know, but two of our five current Calvert County Commissioners are retired career police officers. Former President
of the BOCC, Commissioner Pat Nutter remembers as a young lad on an outing with his
mother spotting a tall, sharp, neatly uniformed
State Trooper with shiny brass and shoes. At
that early age, he thought he was looking at
the real Superman! This impression led to Pat
completing a 30 year career in law enforcement. And Commissioner Tom Hejl, former
Assistant Calvert County Sheriff, had a similar experience as a youngster when he and his
dad went into a restaurant in Baltimore. Sitting at the counter in an impressive looking
uniform sat a big, very erect State Trooper.
Tom told his dad right then and there he was
going to be a State Trooper. And as he grew
up, he stuck by his guns and made it happen.
In fact he had an illustrious 25 year career with
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the State Police followed by a second career
as a Calvert County Deputy.
I wanted to know more about this work, so
I asked each of my friends to tell me something about their profession that brought them
their greatest joy or fondest memory. I knew
it had to be more than just the respect the
uniform provided them. Sheriff Evans was
proudest of his record of removing over 800
drunk drivers from the roadways, worked
hard to solve cases, and treated everyone with
respect, even the suspects who were uncooperative. He always used the least amount
of force possible and felt the most rewarded
when he was able to arrest a suspect without
any innocent people becoming hurt in the
process.
Sheriff Cameron has literally hundreds of
great memories during his time in law enforcement, but it is the Shop With A Cop
program each Christmas that stands out the
most. He thinks its a great way to get out
in the public and interface with young people
at an early age to establish relationships that
will last a lifetime. He thinks it is an excellent
means to make an impression and provides
him with a great deal of satisfaction.
Major McDowell felt there were many
great feelings of accomplishment during his
long career, but at the top of his list is the day
he was sworn in as the Assistant Sheriff and
have his son watch as his father pinned on his
badge was an especially unique moment he
will never forget. Further he feels his many
years as a child abuse investigator gave him
his greatest sense of achievement.
Lieutenant David Payne also had so many
good memories from his many years in law
enforcement, but the ones he considers his
best are those that come back when he sees
folks he previously helped or arrested and
they thank him. These memories convinces
David he did make a difference, often times
bigger than he would ever thought possible.
Deputy David Gattons fondest memories
involve his work with the youth of the community who he often comes into contact with.
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He enjoys standing around talking with them,

and laughing and carrying on in a friendly atmosphere. He feels it good when they can
see law enforcement as the good guy, not the
one who causes bad news when he shows
up. He has great conversations with them
and hopes this leaves a good impression. He
hopes he has been able to steer them down
the right path. And if just one young person
with whom he has come into contact avoids
drugs or crime, he says his whole career was
well worth it!
Lieutenant Chappell remembers working
for the Calvert Investigative Team [CIT] investigating a homicide. With two other members of the Team, they tracked the suspect to
North Carolina and located him and got a full
confession. The law enforcement officials in
North Carolina were amazed at the Teams
tenacity, stating they found one illegal from
a group of 200,000 was like finding a needle
in a haystack!
Lieutenant Garren says there is no one
memory that stands out, but looking back
over the 28 years of service, it is the feeling
of accomplishment and satisfaction it gives
him. When you do your job day in day out,
you dont always realize the difference you
may have made. But when you look at your
entire career you can see there are less drunken boaters on our waterways, and less confrontation with hunters and others involving
conservation cases. He states success is not
measured in the number of tickets or warnings one issues, but really is determined by
the number of people you have reached and
changed their minds on why conservation
and public safety is so important.
Deputy Sam Hooper sees his great joy as
the ability to give back to our next generation
of officers. Currently, as a member of his Departments Field Training Officers Program
[FTOP], he truly enjoys sharing his experiences and training with their newest officers.
More importantly, he feels it a privilege to
share in their career experiences and their
journey.
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Contributing Writer
Commissioner Pat Nutters fondest memory of his time as a law enforcement officer
was earning the reputation of being known
as Andy the sheriff on the Andy Griffith
Show and later on Mayberry RFD. He
remembers taking calls in the middle of the
night or folks coming to his door at 2:00 and
3:00 AM seeking help with their family or
domestic issues and having the patience and
understanding to listen to their problems and
offer what assistance he could provide. He always felt close to his community and derived
great joy in removing his gun belt to play
football with the kids! He say he has been doing this long before it became fashionable in
social media venues such as Facebook.
Commissioner Tom Hejl recalls handling
a domestic violence case long before these
incidents became newsworthy. He handled
the case by the book as he was taught. Years
later the victims sister approached him and
thanked him profusely for saving her sister
and treating her with such kindness. In another case he was working a string of burglaries in the County and ultimately identified
two suspects. In writing search warrants for
these two residents, the criminal investigation
team went in and recovered over $100,000
worth of stolen property most of which was
returned to the rightful owners. Finally he
derived great satisfaction in knowing he assisted so many people in a positive way during his career. He is often thanked for doing
things he cant even remember. He knows he
has saved several lives along the way. Yet his
greatest satisfaction comes from knowing
he remained true to his values and those values the State Police instilled in him during his
training and throughout his 25 year career.
He continues to live by that creed today.
Having received these inputs from these
fine gentleman and lady, I am even more
impressed that these folks are just normal,
dedicated people who are down to earth, yet
passionate in their desires to help others and
make a difference. And each officer is special in finding the where with all and the
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people I know well who have been friends of
mine for a long time tell me they could never
do what these folks have done. I put myself
in this same group. There is no way I can see
myself going out into this world every day
with the current and potential issues our nation is facing.
I intended to include in this story some of
the downsides my police friends have endured. Many of these great individuals are
uncomfortable thinking about the bad days,
much less writing about them. I knew this
part of the story might be difficult, and my
attempts were to make this a positive tribute
to these heroes. So out of respect to these
friends, I will forego this side of the story.
Suffice to say, one only has to watch the current crop of television crime shows and police
stories to realize there are moments in every
cops life that would scare most of us away
from ever wanting to pursue this line of work.
This knowledge makes me even more aware
and appreciative of the dangers a police officer faces on a regular basis. It is so unbelievable that there are people willing to accept the
negative aspects of this work knowing they
will face these burdens daily over a 20 year,
30 year, or longer career. Where do we find
these magnificent people???
I truly want to thank my special contributors to this story; Sheriff Mike Evans, Sheriff Tim Cameron, Assistant Sheriff David
McDowell, Lieutenant David Payne, Deputy
David Gatton, Lieutenant Rosemary Chappell, Lieutenant Shawn Garren, Deputy Sam
Hooper and Commissioners Nutter and Hejl.
Thank you for your responses, but most of all
thank you for the dedicated years of service
you so professionally provided to all of our
citizens! Lastly, I wish to salute all the members of law enforcement, not only here in
Southern Maryland, but throughout our great
Nation for your great individual sacrifices.
Thank you! And please be safe!
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Commissioners Approve Fiscal

2017 Budget
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Local elected leaders say that they approved this years county operating budget with hopes that projected property and
income taxes upon which they based their
spending plan will come true.
Without that, members of the Commissioners of St. Marys County stated, they
could be looking at a budget shortfall they
would have to make up later in fiscal 2017.
The $222.1 million budget is slightly less
than last years plan but is full of spending increases besides, including salary
increases for sheriffs deputies to the tune
of nearly 10 percent as well as a $4.6 million increase over last years appropriation
for the Board of Education bringing their
county-funded portion to $102.6 million.
Other increases include a 2.5 percent increase in salaries for regular and part-time
employees as well as an increase for solid
waste fees of $60 to $72 per dwelling in the
county.
The commissioners also raised the
Emergency Services Support Tax from
.16 cents to .24 per $100 of assessed value
to support the countys Length of Service
Awards Program (LOSAP) for long-time
first responder volunteers.
Aside from the increases in fees the
commissioners did not change the property tax rate of $.8523 per $100 of assessed
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Commissioner Mike Hewitt chimed into
the final budget vote discussion Tuesday
with a typical refrain to county staff and
apparently to the board at large.
No tax reduction, Hewitt said loudly.
His immediate neighbor at the dais,
Commissioner Tom Jarboe, admitted it had
been a tough budget year but the county
had to continue to fund priorities like infrastructure to ensure they could try to diversify the economy.
Theres no magic to the math, it is what
it is, Jarboe said. But I still here from
people about projects like FDR Boulevard
that theyre against.
They say its going to be nothing but
stop lights but its not, its going to be
roundabouts. Some of that infrastructure is
necessary for economic development.
Commissioner Todd Morgan said that St.
Marys was not the equal of its sister counties in Charles and Calvert which both benefitted from tax revenues from two power
plants each as well as other commercial
and entertainment tax sources.
That base at Pax River is great, however
it pays no taxes, Morgan said. Not all is
equal in the tri-county region.
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Obituaries
The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes

and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
timesobits@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.
Shirley Josephine Windsor

Shirley
Josephine
Windsor, 77, of Clements, Maryland, passed
away peacefully on
May 15, 2016, at her
home surrounded by
family. Born September 30, 1938, she was
the daughter of the late
Lucille Dorothy Boswell and the late Joseph Thomas Boswell.
Shirley was the loving wife of the late
Russell James Windsor. Shirley was a
wonderful mother of six children, Barbara Jane Alston, Dennis Windsor, Allen
Windsor (deceased) Joyce Wood (Jeffery),
Brenda Braden (Donald) and Ernest Windsor; step-children, Trisa Brooks (Bernard),
James Flunt (Doris), Ernest Bradshaw, and
Jerry Bradshaw. Shirley also had 26 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Siblings: Dorothy Knott (Leonard), Annabelle
Bradshaw (Percy), Jean Talbott, Patsy Watt
(James), Marylou Bowmen (Michael), Melvin Boswell, Charles Boswell (deceased),
Wanda Ridgley, Judy Tucker and Mickey
Boswell; and many nieces and nephews.
Shirley was a die-hard Redskins fan. She
loved spending time with her family. She
worked as a farmer, waitress and at the
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home until she
retired. Shirley would decorate her yard every holiday. She opened her heart and home
to everyone. She will be greatly missed.
A viewing will be on Friday, May 20,
2016 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195
Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, Maryland 20622. Funeral service will be at 12:30
PM with Father Gallagher officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 3221 Mattawoman Beantown Road,
Waldorf, MD 20601. Serving as pallbearers
will be James Boswell, Richard Wilkerson,
Desmond Tucker, Damian Tucker, Allen
Pokey Windsor, and Tony Bush, Sr. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Hardesty
and Bernard Brooks.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Shirleys name to
Hospice of St. Marys, PO Box 625, Leon-
ardtown, MD 20650.
Elmer Francis Gray

Elmer Francis Gray,
70, of Clements, MD
passed away at Hospice
of St. Marys in Callaway, MD on May 11,
2016. Elmer was born
in Leonardtown, MD
on September 23, 1945
to the late Martin G.
Gray and the late Josephine Quade Gray.
Elmer enjoyed fishing and hunting in his
younger days. He loved spending time with
family, especially the grandkids, cooking
and being creative.
In addition to his parents, Elmer was
predeceased by his brothers, Lawrence
Gray and Leonard Gray; sisters, Margaret
DeMarr and Lucy Gray. He is survived by
his loving wife, Mary Janet Jody Nelson Gray; daughters, Mary Frances Gray,
Carol Lynn Bowles (Greg); grandchildren,
Josephine and Gregory Bowles; brothers,
Joseph Gray and William Gray; sisters,
Maude Combs, Mary Farrell, and Pearl
Crutchfield.
Family will receive friends for Elmers
Life Celebration Visitation on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 5-8 PM with
Prayers at 6:30 PM at Brinsfield-Echols
Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch
Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Funeral
Service will be on Thursday, May 19, 2016
at 11:00 AM at Brinsfield- Echols Funeral
Home in Charlotte Hall, MD.
Memorial Donations may be made to:
Hospice of St, Marys, P. O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Patrick James
Pat OConnor,
Patrick James Pat
OConnor, 87 of Valley Lee, MD, passed
away May 11, 2016 at
MedStar St. Marys
Hospital in Leonardtown, MD surrounded
by his loving family.
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He was born May 17, 1928 in Maude, OK

to the late Fredrick Charles OConnor and
Marie St. Cyr OConnor.
On July 12, 1944 Pat enlisted in the
United States Army until his honorable
discharge as an Aviation Machinists Mate
Airman in April 1950. On September 15,
1951, he married his beloved wife, Mary Jo
Randolph Babe, at Our Ladys Catholic
Church Medleys Neck, in Leonardtown,
MD. Together they celebrated over 64
wonderful years together. For many years
he enjoyed living on the water, crabbing,
fishing and waterskiing. His other hobbies included hunting, flower and vegetable
gardening, watching college basketball,
cheering on the Washington Redskins and
baseball. When his children were younger
he coached their Little League teams for
many years and he also enjoyed playing
on the Tall Timbers mens league and the
Patuxent River Bombers, a semi-pro team.
While enjoying spending time outside, he
especially loved spending his time with
his family. Family gatherings were an integral part of his life. He was a member of
the Knights of Columbus and St. George
Catholic Church.
In addition to his beloved wife, Pat is
also survived by his children, Michael
OConnor (Peg) of Leonardtown, MD,
Danny OConnor (Donna) of Valley Lee,
MD, Kathy Shiring (Joe) of Stevensville,
MD, Kelly Cropp (Lance) of Mansfield,
OH, Kevin OConnor of Baltimore, MD,
and Tim OConnor (Nancy) of California,
MD; his brother, Franklin Bit OConnor
(Billie) of Kingman, AZ; 13 grandchildren;

6 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in
death by his grandson, Sean OConnor and
his son-in-law, Hugh Shiring.
Family will receive friends on Monday,
May 16, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with
prayers recited at 7:00 p.m., at Brinsfield
Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood
Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated by
Reverend Paul Nguyen at 10:00 a.m. at St.
George Catholic Church, 19199 St. George
Road, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Interment
will follow in the church cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons Nathan Cropp, Colin OConnor, Max
OConnor, Ray Gaskill, Harry Jackson and
close friend Butch Butler. Honorary pallbearers will be son-in-law, Lance Cropp,
and close friend, Gene Robey.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Second District Volunteer Fire Department,
P.O. Box 101, Valley Lee, MD 20692 and
Second District Volunteer Rescue Squad,
P.O. Box 101, Valley Lee, MD 20692.
Condolences may be made to www.
brinsfieldfuneral.com
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD
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Cops & Courts
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LAW OFFICE OF
DANIEL A. M.
SLADE, L.L.C.
LOKER BUILDING
St. Marys County Sheriffs

Office Investigating Alleged
Child Abuse
On May 13, 2016, The Department of
Social Services, Child Protective Services (CPS), received a referral regarding the possible physical abuse of a child.
Ultimately, detectives from the St. Marys
County Sheriffs Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) assumed the
investigation.
The investigation revealed, Charles
Winston Gary, Sr., 55 years old of Great
Mills, Maryland, physically assaulted
two minor children while they were in his
care and custody. As a result of Garys ac-
tions, both children sustained visible signs of

injuries.
After conferring with the St. Marys
County States Attorneys Office, Gary was
charged with the following criminal violations via an arrest warrant:
Child Abuse: Two Counts of Second
Degree-Custodian
Two Counts of Assault Second Degree
On May 13, 2016, Gary was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Marys
County Detention Center to await a bond
hearing.
Sheriffs Office Investigating Home

Invasion in Mechanicsville
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PHONE: 301-475-5150 FAX: 301-475-6909
On May 17th at approximately 1 a.m.,

St. Marys County sheriffs deputies responded to a report of a home invasion
burglary at a private residence located on
Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville.
Investigation revealed two male suspects forcibly entered a home occupied by
an adult couple and their child. The suspects made demands and caused property
destruction before fleeing the residence
prior to the arrival of deputies. None
of the occupants of the residence were
physically harmed. Patrol deputies were
able to locate physical evidence at the
scene which will be analyzed by crime lab

technicians.
Detectives from the St. Marys County
Sheriffs Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) have assumed the case and are
requesting the publics assistance.
Detectives are urging anyone with information about this crime to contact Detective
Cory Ellis at 301-475-4200, ext. *8125 or
via email at cory.ellis@stmarysmd.com.
Callers may also call Crime Solvers at
301-475-3333 (callers can remain anonymous, or text a tip to TIP239 plus your
message to CRIMES (274637).
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County May
Have To Seek
Own Animal
Shelter
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
County leaders have signaled that they
may have to find the resources to build a
dedicated animal shelter for St. Marys
with the announcement Tuesday from
Calvert County commissioners that they
were moving ahead with a shelter of their
own.
St. Marys, Calvert and Charles counties have worked together for years to fund
and operate the Tri-County Animal Shelter in Hughesville but pressure to renovate
the aging facility amid calls for creating
a no-kill shelter have prompted leaders in
each county to pursue their own solutions.
Evan is driving us forward of course,
more likely we are driving the same direction, said Commissioner President James
Randy Guy at a press conference in
Prince Frederick Tuesday. Weve already
announced to people about the possibility
of our own control center.
Leading up to the Calvert County annoucement, Charles County Ken Robinson posted on social media that his county
was pursuing a feasibility study for their
own animal shelter.

Robinson called Calverts announcement the beginning of the end of the TriCounty Animal Shelter.
We will be seeking the advice of advocacy groups such as Target Zero and Alley Cat Allies so that we can insure that
animals will be truly treated humanely,
Robinson wrote.
St. Marys County Commissioner Todd
Morgan said the county should try to pursue some sort of public/private partnership
to create a local animal shelter.
He said commitments to building a new
senior center, Leonardtown library as well
as taking on the financing of the newly
built Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
meant the county had little money left to
spend on construction projects on its own.
The
handwriting
has been on the wall for
some time, Morgan said.
The bottom line is you
need an animal shelter.
We have to figure our where
the money is going to come
from. We need a public/private partnership.
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History
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Now Arriving
Copley Vault, Pt. III
Since writing the above I have heard a
man say who is sixty years of age, that it
was one Copely [Copley]. He got his information from his father who was eighty
years of age when he died, and his was
handed him by his great grandfather who
built the vault and came in as a servant to
this Copely [Copley].
This seems to be the best account, and
most probable. After spending the day in
hard labor we replaced them as before,
and returned home, all acknowledging
themselves perfectly satisfied and abundantly rewarded for their trouble. Numbers since regret their not knowing it as
they might have been there. Others wish it
again opened, and some are displeased at
its being opened at all.
Who were the men discussed in this
story?
Dr. Barton Tabbs (1757-1818, son of Rev.
Moses Tabbs and his first wife, Eleanor
Smoot) ran a medical school in the vicinity of Great Mills. He married first, Sarah
Bond, of Calvert County and second, Helen
Maxwell, of Charles County.
George W. Campbell (1774-1806, son
of Andrew Campbell and his wife Deborah), inherited a substantial estate including Rosecroft from his godfather, Daniel
Wolstenholme. He married Ann Nancy
Biscoe, daughter of James Biscoe and Sarah
Jones.
James Biscoe (1776-1853 in Baltimore).
He was the son of James Biscoe and Sarah Jones. He married Ann Farnandis of
Charles County, daughter of James Farnandis and his first wife, Elizabeth Wallace.
James Farnandis was one of the Maryland
400 (Battle of Long Island, August 27,
1776) and was later at the Battle of Stony

Point where on July 14, 1779 he bore his
wounded commander, Col. John H. Stone
on his back to a place of safety after he himself had been wounded.
Basil Biscoe (Bef. 1777-aft. 1807). I believe this man to have been the son of Bennet Biscoe and Ann Reeder. He was a second cousin of James Biscoe above.
Dr. Alexander McWilliams (1773-1850,
son of Thomas McWilliams, Jr. and Mary
Ann Mattingly) He entered the U. S. Navy
in 1802 as assistant surgeon and afterwards
was ordered to sea. He served during the
Tripolitan War, and was present at the burning of the USF Philadelphia.* On his return voyage he was taken ill with a fever
and left at Gibraltar, remaining there several weeks before finally returning home on
the frigate USF Constitution.
In 1806, Alexander returned to St.
Marys County where he married Ann
Tabbs, daughter of his teacher and mentor,
Dr. Barton Tabbs. They made their home in
Washington, D.C.
McWilliams was an incorporator of the
Medical Society, District of Columbia;
president of the Medical Association; trustee of the Anacostia Library; president of the
Anacostia Fire Co.; and attending physician
of the Alms House He was one of the first
physicians to use adhesive plaster in treating fractured legs. Botany was his avocation and he built a conservatory which he
filled with many rare plants and foreign
birds.
*Also present was Midshipman Michael
Brown Carroll of Susquehanna in St.
Marys County.
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Lighthouse lovers are invited to the popular
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aboard a private charter vessel. The cost is $130 for
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County Sailor Finally Laid To Rest

Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
After nearly three-quarters of a century
the remains of Chief Petty Officer Albert
Eugene Hayden, killed during the Japanese
attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in 1941
were laid to rest in St. Joseph Catholic
Church Cemetery in Morganza with full
military honors.
Hayden was one of 429 men killed aboard
the USS Oklahoma, a battleship docked at
the naval base, when it was torpedoed by
Japanese dive bombers and sunk.
These were the opening shots that
brought the United States into World War
II.
Haydens remains went unidentified until
late last year when the Defense POW/MIA
Accounting Agency announced a confirmation of his identity.
Ronnie Kissinger, of Port Republic, a
distant relative of Haydens, said the government was able to positively identify
Haydens remains by matching genetic material from his closest next of kin, his nephew Edward D. Hayden, Sr. 76, who lives on
the Eastern Shore.
Kissinger said that Edward Hayden relayed the wishes of Albert Haydens mother Emma Hayden that her son someday
be brought back to his home in St. Marys
County.
Edward said this was Emmas wish,

Kissinger said. She said: Bring my son
back home to be with his family.
Hayden served as a chief electricians
mate on board the USS Oklahoma when it
was attacked.
He and many other sailors were still
aboard the ship when it sunk until their
remains were retrieved between 1942 and
1943 when the navy brought the ship up
from the depths in the harbor.
Hayden and others remains were buried
at the National Memorial Cemetery of the
Pacific in Hawaii but they were recently
disinterred; Haydens remains were subsequently identified.
According to the website of the USS
Oklahoma it took nine torpedoes to bring
the ship down before it sunk in the mud.
She sustained eight torpedo hits in the
first 10 minutes of the battle, according to
the website.
There were 32 men who were able to be
taken out of the hull of the ship but there
were still many trapped below the waterline, according to the USS Oklahomas
website.
Banging could be heard for over three
days and then there was silence, according
to the website.
Hayden was born in 1897 and attended
Leonard Hall school when it was an agricultural school and later went on to Char-
lotte Hall Military School before joining

the navy in 1917 where he served in World
War I.
Kissinger said that the family was finally able to attain a sense of closure with
Haydens return to be buried in St. Marys.
Its amazing that we can be part of
this, Kissinger said. Its exactly what we
wanted.
Its a great feeling.
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Missionary Family of Eight Moves to Make a Difference
By Crista Dockray
Staff Writer
A family of eight is picking up their home
in Southern Maryland and moving it to a
different continent. Husband and wife Jeff
and Emily Weimert with their six children
Taunie, 13, Byron, 12, Josiah, 12, Selah, 10,
Trinity, 9, and Avigail, 5, will be moving to
the Philippines as missionaries.
The love Jeff and Emily have for the Philippines started when they went for a missionary trip in 2002 and got engaged.
The Philippines just never left our hearts,
we always had that longing to go back, said
Emily.
But when they started a family and life
kept going, they pushed off the idea and, besides short terms trips to the country, they
let their time in the Philippines be something
of the past.
A year and a half ago, however, things
changed. They heard about aquaponics, a
self-sustaining way of growing food, from
Jeffs brother.
The aquaponic system starts with fish.
The fish grow and fertilize the water and
in turn the fertilized water goes up to the
plants, which draw the nutrients and grow
without using dirt.
Its highly efficient and it can grow a ton
of food, said Jeff.
According to Jeff, an aquaponic system is
completely self-sustaining, uses 90 percent
less water than a normal garden, runs off of
solar power, and is zero cost to the people
once its built. It is built with local materials and takes about two weeks to build and
eight to twelve months to become fully
established.
The system that Jeff helped to build in
the Philippines holds about 200 fish when it
fully matured and it produces enough food
to feed between 30 and 50 children a day.
This is actually a smaller system. One of the
larger systems, located in Honduras, is actually a 10,000-gallon system that holds thousands of fish and provides food and income
to an orphanage.
After learning about all the good it could
do, the Weimerts decided to move to the
Philippines permanently through their mission organization Go To Nations.
We decided that missions have always
been in our heart as a family, so we want

to go and serve, said Jeff. If you have the
ability to help people, you should.
They actually built a two tank aquaponic
system of their own in their home. It holds 50
tilapia and grows tomatoes, beans, onions,
and lettuce.
We made it so we could learn and make
our mistakes early, said Jeff.
Once they move over, the family will be
living in Iloilo, a city in the central western
Philippines. Their focus will be on three different areas within their community. The
first will be building and teaching the locals how to build aquaponic systems. They
will be putting the systems in the hands of
schools, churches, and organizations to help
break the cycle of poverty. They will also be
traveling to other parts of Southeast Asia to
do the same.
The second area they will be working in is
the Sunshine Center, which tutors children
that couldnt afford or have dropped out of
school. The center also does feeding programs, ministry, and just provides a place
for kids to be kids.
The last place of their focus will be a
dump community, a place where people live
in heaps of trash and pick through it everyday just to get enough things to sell in order
to make money to eat for that day.
The whole family is very excited about the
endeavor.
I really want to help the little children,
the orphans, because I was adopted. I want
to show the children a family and what love
feels like, I just want to let them know that
God loves them even in their circumstances, said Taunie.
I am really looking forward to it. Sometimes I just lay in my bed and I wish I was
there already, said Salah.
I just want to go, I dont wait to wait anymore, said Trinity.
Before the family arrives to the Philippines, they will be attending two-week aquaponic training in Florida in August then in
September they will be leaving for Thailand
to go to missionary training for 10.5 weeks.
Come November, they will arrive in the
Philippines.
So far they have had numerous amounts of
individuals and organizations backing them
with support in prayer, spreading the word,
Byron, Josiah, and Avigail Weimert looking over their at-home aquaponic system
and helping financially. Their goal is to

have 150 people and 10 to 12 churches
backing them, and according to Emily,
they are halfway there.
If you have any questions about aquaponics or their mission, email Jeff at jeff.
weimert@gotonations.org or find them

on Facebook at Cultivating A Harvest.
If you would like to donate, visit www.
gotonations.org/weimert.
Front Row from Left to Right: Emily, Selah, Taunie, and Jeff Weimert. Back Row from Left
to Right: Byron, Trinity, Josiah, and Avigail Weimert.
Photos provided by Jeff Weimert

Jeff Weimert helping to build an aquaponic system in the Philippines
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 mea-
sure 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.
Catboats Return by Popular Demand
Back by popular demand, catboats return to Solomons, Maryland on Fathers Day weekend
for the annual Patuxent River
Shootout. They will arrive midafternoon at the Lore Oyster
House, Saturday afternoon, on
June 18.
The Shootout will begin at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Sunday,
June 19 and can be seen from the
Solomons boardwalk. After the
race, meet the captains and see
the boats on display in the Calvert
Marine Museum boat basin until
5:00 p.m.
The Catboat is a New England
traditional sailing craft with a design that dates back to the 1800s,
but with origins in England some
say. Originating in name and
most commonly referred to as
the Cape Cod Catboat, it was first
used as a fishing boat, and can be
found in many design variations.
It became the dominant inshore
workboat in New England, as
well as a boat for both social and

racing pleasures. It is most often seen on the East Coast, from
the Chesapeake to New England. Typically half as wide as
it is long, and best known by its
shallow draft, gaff rig and mast
forward in the bow of the boat,
this boat is ideal for cruising the
shallow waters of the Chesapeake
Bay. Typical boats are between 14
and 25 feet long, but feel much
larger and are easily sailed by
one, though when the wind pipes
up another hand can be welcome
with the typically large/oversized
mainsail. A Menger 23 carries
435 square feet of sail.
For more information on catboats and catboating events locally, visit the Chesapeake Catboat
Associations website at www.
chesapeakecatboats.org, contact
Steve Flesner at flesner00@comcast.net or call 410-610-8859.
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Summer Reading at your Library!

St. Marys County Library has summer reading
programs for all ages! Babies, Kids and Teens can
sign up starting on June 13 in any branch or online
at www.stmalib.org. Adult summer reading starts
on June 1, come in to any branch to pick up your
game board. Complete challenges and earn prizes, be entered to win a grand prize Kindle Fire!
All summer reading programs end August 13.
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.
Storytimes are Back!

All three branches of the St. Marys County Library will resume storytimes starting June 1 and
will continue through July 31. For a full schedule,
go to www.stmalib.org/kids
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Whats On Your Plate?

High-school students are invited to join AmeriCorp VISTA and St. Marys College of Maryland
students to discuss Whats On Your Plate? Everyone has different factors on their plate when
it comes to choosing the right college for them.
Come out to evaluate whats on your plate and
how to find a college that best fits these individualized factors. This is a drop-in program from 6
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 1 at Leonardtown Library. No registration required.
Minecraft Mania!
Leonardtown Library will host Minecraft Mania on Thursday, June 2. Two one-hour sessions
will be held for ages 6- 9 years old, 3 p.m. to 4
p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. One session for ages
10 years and older will be held from 5 p.m. to 6
p.m. Share strategies with other Minecrafters, explore new terrain, gather raw materials and create
amazing structures. Registration opens 2 weeks
before each program on www.stmalib.org. Due
to space restrictions, please register for only one
Minecraft program per day.
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Angel 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 301475-4200 ext. 1800 or 1801. Paintings in all
media. For information, call 301-475-3130.
Thursday, May 19
Colonial Era Mansion Tour
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
(6655 Rose Hill Rd., Port Tobacco)- 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
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.
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 301-751-7258, 240-8081875 or e-mail beacon@waldensierra.org
for more information.
Lecture: Dennis Curry
Visitor Center Auditorium (18751 Hogaboom Ln., St. Marys City)- 7 to 8 p.m.
Free. Time and details TBA. For more
information, contact 240-895-4990 or
info@HSMCdigshistory.org.
Friday, May 20
Choose Recovery! Prevention Event
5301 76th Ave., Hyattsville- noon to 5
p.m.
Join us for the second Annual Choose
Recovery community event. Enjoy speakers, a poetry slam, snacks, and local information booths to spread the message of
recovery! Free!
to 4 p.m.
call 301-392-1776.
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Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

21685 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park- 5 to
7:30 p.m.
The Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue
Squad Associates are having a Spaghetti
Dinner Fundraiser at our FDR location.
Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and
under. Dine in or carry out is available. All
proceeds benefit the rescue squad. Thanks
for your support and be sure to keep checking our website: www.lpvrs.org for more
information and upcoming events.
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.
Saturday, May 21
Art and Wine Festival
All Saints Episcopal Church (21656 Oakly Rd., Avenue)- 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Local artists and vendors, wine tasting is
being done by a local winery. Lunch will
be available! There will also be a cake table
full of home-made goodies.
Yard Sale and Car Wash
Grace Lutheran Church (1200 Charles
St., La Plata)- 8 a.m.
Yard sale to benefit Southern Maryland
Compassion Center. Parking spaces are
$15 each. You provide your own table and/
or chairs. Contact office to sign up or for
more information, 301-932-0963 or aproctor@growingwithgrace.org. Food for sale.
Old Fashioned Tea Party
Old Towne Caf, Leonardtown- 4 to 6
p.m.
The Womans Club of St. Marys County,
Inc. cordially invites you to attend an Old
Fashioned Tea Party. Enjoy a spring afternoon thats both elegant and fun. Bring
your girlfriends, moms, daughters, and/or
granddaughters to the Ye Olde Town Caf
in Downtown Leonardtown for a formal
tea party featuring High Tea Delicacies,
Entertainment and Fun for everyone. (Of
course gentlemen are welcome as well.)
Dress up as much as you like... hats, gloves,
whatever you like, but not required. Tickets: May be purchased at the Olde Towne
Caf during normal business hours or day
of the event. The Womans Club of St.
Marys County, Inc. is a 501c(3) non-profit
organization. Proceeds will be used to fund
college scholarships for local high school
students. Adults $15, Children 6 to 12 $10,
and Under 5 only $3!
Belly Dancing Workshop with Camilla Karam
House of Dance (24620 Three Notch Rd.,
Hollywood)- 1 to 3 p.m.
This two hour movement and informative workshop will enlighten and inspire
participants about the sacredness of Belly
Dance and its connection with Nature. Be
ready to have fun, stretch, move, have discussion, and learn beautiful and serpentine
movements from a skilled and experienced
dancer. Handouts will be available.
Fallen Heroes Day Remembrance
Ceremony
Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens (3270 Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic)- 10 to 11 a.m.
Join local EMS and Volunteer Firefighters in a remembrance ceremony honoring our fallen heroes. Light refreshments
will follow. Please direct all inquiries to
410-257-0544.
DNR Certificate of Boating Safety Education will be issued on satisfactory completion of the course.

to 4 p.m.
call 301-392-1776.
Cedar Point Ladies Golf

Cedar Point Gold Course (23248 Cedar
Point Rd., Patuxent River)- 8 a.m.
All skill levels are welcome. PGA Teaching Pro will be offering clinics during the
season. For more information, Contact Pam
at Pam447@me.com, Kimbra.benson@hotmail.com, or Pat at rodschroeder@comcast.net.
Sunday, May 22
Newton Manor House Spring Social

Manor House Lawn (Newtowne Neck
Rd., Leonardtown)- noon to 4 p.m.
A free family event, come and join the
fun! Special guest appearance by William
and Temperance Bretton and other notable
personalities. Food available for purchase
from Kevins Korner Caf and a Dessert
Table. We look forward to seeing you there.
For more information, contact Sarah Matisick, 301-247-7416.
to 4 p.m.
call 301-392-1776.
Quarter Auction Benefit
Knights of Columbus Hall (16441 Three
Notch Rd., Ridge)- noon to 3 p.m.
Paddles are $3 each or two for $5. Proceeds support the Ridge Volunteer Rescue
Squad Auxiliary. Bring your quarters and
bring your friends for a chance to win from
over 150 prizes from our event sponsors.
For info or reservations, call 410-474-2958.
Monday, May 23
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 multiclass passes. For more info, email Zumbabonnie@comcast.net.
Safe Boating Class
County Services Plaza (150 Main St.,
Prince Frederick)- 6 to 10 p.m.
There are three four-hour sessions. Preregistration is requested but walk-ins are
welcome space permitting. For more information and to preregister, contact R.T. West
at 410-535-2035. For those born after July
1, 1972 this course satisfies the requirement
for operating a vessel on Md. waters. A
Tuesday, May 24

Southern Maryland Rock & Mineral
Club
Clearwater Nature Center (11000 Thrift
Rd., Clinton)- 7 to 9:30 p.m.
A series of informative speakers is
scheduled, along with special field trips.
All are welcome to join in this fascinating
hobby! Membership runs Jan. 1 to Dec. 31.
For more information, please email club liaison Gary Lohman at Lohmang@verizon.
net.
Wednesday, May 25
Senior Health Fitness Day
College of Southern Maryland Leonardtown, La Plata, and Prince Frederick
Campuses- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Improve Your Health for a Better Self
is the theme for this years National Senior
Health and Fitness Day at the College of
Southern Maryland. Sample exercise classes to improve strength, balance and range
of motion, tour wellness and fitness facilities, talk to health and fitness experts, and
take advantage of a variety of free health
screenings. Learn about good nutrition and
overall wellness. Refreshments. For information, call 443-550-6000 ext. 6168.
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.
Thursday, May 26
to 4 p.m.
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Community
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.
games, crafts, pony rides, moon bounces,

and other fun events to raise awareness about
Down syndrome. Individuals with Down
syndrome are free! Please check www.
karsynskarnival.com for more information.
Dominion Cove Point LNG

Donates to Patuxent Habitat
for Humanity to support local
community!
Sunset Concert Festival

ODonnell Lake (10400 ODonnell Lake
Park, Waldorf)- 7 p.m.
The St. Charles Companies announces
Anthony Swampdog Clark will perform
free.
Jamarican Heritage Festival

St. Marys County Fairground (42455
Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown)- noon to 8
p.m.
016 is the first year for the Jamarican
Heritage Festival! It is planned as an annual
celebration to bring together Jamaican and
American Culture. The PJMA members are
musicians who share their musical talent to
better the community welfare. The PJMA
member base extends across the US and
Jamaica.
St. Marys County & Calvert County MD

Patuxent Habitat for Humanity would
like to thank Dominion Cove Point LNG
for their generous donation of $10,000.00
to support our mission at Patuxent Habitat
for Humanity of a world where everyone
has a decent place to live. We are extremely grateful for the donation from Dominion
which will help make our work possible.
Together our efforts set the foundation
for success, by helping local families and
veterans to build strength, stability and
independence.
Every donation helps a family help themselves, and makes a difference. If you or
your business is interested in giving a hand
up to deserving families please consider
making a donation to Patuxent Habitat for
Humanity.
Gutbuster Cheese Steaks

VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd., California)- 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Stop by and enjoy one of our delicious
Gutbuster Philly-style Cheese Steaks. All
Cheese Steaks served on a hoagie roll with
your choice of cheese and grilled veggies,
and served with American Fries for only $8.
Choose from chicken or steak. Eat here or
take one to go.
Friday, May 27
to 4 p.m.
301-392-1776.
Picnic at Chesapeake Beach
American Legion Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., E Rt. 260)- 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Hosted by the Auxiliary for the benefit
of the Southern Maryland District Children
& Youth Project. -The price of $12 includes
burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans,
and watermelon. Public welcome. Questions
may be directed to 301-855-6466.
Upper Room, Connection Caf
Church of the Nazarene (Sotterley Rd.,
Hollywood)- 6:30 p.m.
Non-alcoholic event free to the public
(ages 17 and up). Free munchies, tea, coffee,
sodas. Pool table, Ping/Pong, WIFI, open
mic. Bring your instrument join in or play
your own selections. For more information,
contact Terri at 301-884-8082.
Saturday, May 28
Chesapeake Beach Stars and Stripes
Festival
Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial
Park- 10 to 11 a.m.
Opening Ceremony to the 5th Annual
Chesapeake Beach Stars and Stripes Festival, Honoring Our Fallen Heroes. The 2016
focus is on the American Civil War. Come
listen to guest speakers, Civil War Buff, Author and President of the College of Southern
Maryland, Dr. Bradley Gottfried as well as
Civil War Buff, State Senator Mike Miller.
to 4 p.m.
301-392-1776.
Karsyns Karnival
Cove Point Park (750 Cove Point Rd.,
Lusby)- 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
We invite the entire Maryland community
to join us for Karsyns Karnival for food,
Dee of St. Marys Public Sail

Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons
Island Rd., Solomons)- 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Sail on the Dee of St. Marys leaving from
the museum dock. Fee is $25 for ages 12 and
up, $15 for children 8 to 12. No children under 8 please. Preregistration required, call
410-326-2042 ext. 41 to register.
Sunday, May 29
to 4 p.m.
301-392-1776.
Chesapeake Beach Stars and Stripes
Festival
Kellams Field (Chesapeake Beach)- 11
a.m. to 4 p.m.
All American Family Fun Day. Bring
the whole family to participate in activities and games, chat with non-profit organizations, hear stories from award winning author and newspaper reporter, Mr.
Bruce E. Mowday, listen to Civil War Era
music by Kaydence and learn to dance
with the Shenandoah Valley Civil War
Era Dancers. Youll be entertained by the
Twin Beach Players Youth Troup in their
performance of the 3rd Act of Our American Cousin by Tom Taylor as adapted by
Matthew Konerth and followed by Historian and Author, Mr. Michael W. Koffman. Dr. Duke Thompson, as Abe Lincoln, will be on hand to tell Abes story
through music.
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 charities, 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.
About Dominion
Dominion is one of the nations largest
producers and transporters of energy, with
a portfolio of approximately 25,700 megawatts of generation, 12,200 miles of natural gas transmission, gathering and storage
pipeline, and 6,500 miles of electric transmission lines. Dominion operates one of the
nations largest natural gas storage systems
with 933 billion cubic feet of storage capacity and serves more than 5 million utility
and retail energy customers in 14 states. For
more information about Dominion, visit the
companys website at www.dom.com/.
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About Patuxent Habitat for Humanity

Patuxent Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International
and works to create decent, affordable housing in partnership with those in need in St.
Marys and Calvert counties. We are building strength, stability and independence by
building on a foundation that strengthens
our community.
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity is located
at 21600 Great Mills Road Unit 18A, Lexington Park, MD 20653
About Patuxent Habitat ReStore
Our ReStore sells reusable and surplus
building materials to the public, focusing
on home improvement goods such as furniture, home accessories, building materials
and appliances. The ReStore accepts donated goods which are sold to the general
public at a fraction of the retail price. Proceeds from ReStore revenue create funding
for the construction of homes in Calvert and
St. Marys Counties. Patuxent Habitat for
Humanity ReStore resale outlet provides an
environmentally and socially responsible
way to keep good, reusable materials out
of the waste stream while providing funding for Habitats community improvement
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Thursday, May 19
Wicked Weekend Trio
Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill
(275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 7
to 11 p.m.
HydraFX
The Ruddy Duck Brewery
(13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)8 p.m.
Friday, May 20
Karaoke
p.m. to 1 a.m.
Grinhaus
Anthonys Bar and Grill
(10371 Southern Maryland
Blvd., Dunkirk)
Nightcap
(13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 21
Billy Breslin
p.m. to Midnight
Shades of Gray
Morris Point Restaurant
(38869 Morris Point
Rd.Abell)- 5 to 9 p.m.
Monday, May 23
Team Trivia
Tuesday, May 24
Ben Connelly
to 9 p.m.
Team Feud
Wednesday, May 25
Wild Card Trivia
to 9 p.m.
Open Mic Night
Thursday, May 26
Steve Nelson
to 10 p.m.
Josh Airhart
Pizza and Pint Night

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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Uh Oh, My Grandma is Showing

Another one of those songs has come
along that stays in my brain...and also in
my husbands brain. Its called Cake by
the ocean. You might have heard the whole
song, or only the chorus - like I have on an
upcoming awards shows commercial. The
catchy chorus line is I keep on hoping well eat cake by the ocean. Silly me, to
think it was just a happy, cute song. Well, I
guess it is if you are on spring break from
college. I saw the end of the video when
my husband had a music video channel
on. The video is the typical one with lots
of girls in bikinis on a beach, except that
at the end there is a huge 10 foot high slice
of cake that, of course, gets pulled apart
and thrown for a cake fight. That all seems
to be the norm. What bothered me is how
many times the F word was in the song.
The group, DNCE, also has a clean version
for the radio. Must be the Grandma in me
now, but I worry about all the young kids
liking the catchy song and the F word becoming normal for them, especially since
the lead singer is Joe Jonas of the former
teen favorite group The Jonas Brothers. I
suppose that Joe Jonas, like Miley Cyrus
before him, wanted to not only change his
image from teenybopper heartthrob to mature adult, he wanted to shatter his wholesome image in millions of pieces. I am not
saying I dont cuss or am shocked when
I hear it, its that it is becoming a part of
everyday public speech everywhere, like
in restaurants or stores. I am sure I have
ranted about this before.
My next little vent is about change.
Gosh, it looks so weird coming out on St.
Andrews Church Road from FDR Blvd.
I had to go to Staples one day and when
I came out the back way and got ready
to make my right turn onto St. Andrews

Church Road I all of a sudden got so confused, and didnt know where I was. I really did wonder where I was at and which
way should I turn. It made me wonder if
younger people take all this in stride. They
are so used to scenes changing so fast in
front of them on their smartphones and laptops. Not that I am old, Ill be 55 in a few
weeks, or as a bingo caller of long ago liked
to call it, Little ol Onkey Donkey G55,
but I like my routines and seeing what
I expect to be there. The longer you see
something in a certain place, does it make
it longer to process when it is gone? I imagine I will be just as nosy as I normally am
when new stores or any other businesses go
in that spot. I have to wander in every shop
I can and memorize what they have. I think
I got that trait from my oldest brother, since
both my parents hated to shop or browse.
And I really know my grandma is
showing when I am around my grandkids.
All the worries I had when my sons were
small has come back to me tenfold for my
grandkids. Isnt that the way? The love for
them and concerns for their futures wake
me in the night and worry me during the
day. I worry about everything from Zika
Virus to storm drains. I suppose it isnt
much different than it was with my sons. I
think it is the knowledge that my time may
be shorter with all the grandkids. All the
more reason to enjoy them as much as possible and be in awe of all their varied and
amazing personalities.
To each new days adventure, Shelby
Please send me your comments or ideas:
shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find
me on facebook: Wanderings of an aimless
mind
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By Ronald N. Guy Jr.
There is no precedent for the start

of Laremy Tunsils
professional football career. Tunsil,
the 65, 310-lb offensive tackle from
the University of
Mississippi was a
consensus top-five
selection entering
this springs NFL
Draft. Even after the Los Angeles Rams
and Philadelphia Eagles made trades to
secure the two top overall picks and
quarterbacks Jared Goff and Carson Wentz, respectively Tunsils wait to hear his
name called and realize his NFL dream
would be brief.
But before Tunsil had a chance to don
an NFL team cap and hug Commissioner
Roger Goodell, his life was sabotaged.
As the draft began, Tunsils hacked twitter account promulgated a video depicting
a young man resembling Tunsil smoking marijuana while wearing a smokefilled gas mask. It looked like Cheech
and Chong movie clip. Unfortunately, it
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wasnt the work of famous stoners; it was

Tunsil, the blue chip prospect, goofing off
amidst a weed-cloud. Terrible look. Horrible timing.
With no context to the imagery and no
time for research, the reaction by NFL
executives was predictable and understandable: Tunsil plummeted to the Miami Dolphins at the thirteenth overall
pick. Frankly, only his prodigious talent
prevented a greater fall. Still, Tunsils
tumble down the draft board cost him millions and was indicative of ultra-brandconscious NFL front offices that would
rather secure a low-drama/high character
contributor than gamble on a potential
All-Pro who once toked on a joint while
wearing a gas mask.
Was it fair? Well, fair doesnt matter in the high-stakes game of the NFL
Draft. It is a weekend where the course of
franchises, the careers of executives and
coaches and millions of dollars are on the
line. The NFL Draft builds or ruins reputations period. That said, put yourself
in the position of NFL wonks: Would you
hire a guy who you just saw smoking pot?
The answer is probably not. Maybe h-ll
no. At pick 13, Miami could justify tak-
ing Tunsil because of the value. But make

no mistake about it, they invited a circus
to South Florida for training camp this
summer. Take a seat. Enjoy the show.
And then theres the kid, Laremy Tunsil. Not the athlete clad in a helmet and
shoulder pads. Not the massive human capable of physical domination on the gridiron. Laremy Tunsil, the person. Laremy
Tunsil, the 21-year-old from Lake City,
Florida. He made a bad decision in his
past to smoke marijuana. He compounded
the mistake by letting someone record it.
For that, what should have been the best
night of his life was ruined and his professional reputation was eviscerated. And
for what? For using a drug that is increasingly legal at the state level? A drug that
many former NFL players are advocating
for pain management? A drug that several
current NFL players including LeVeon
Bell, Trent Williams and Super Bowl
MVP Von Miller - have used in the past
and still scored huge contracts?
Is it fair, then, that Tunsil became the
drafts tragic hero?
Absolutely not. Tunsil wasnt hitting
a woman, driving drunk or brandishing
a gun in the video. He was sitting on a
coach
smoking
pot. Poor decision? Without a doubt. But

whom among us hasnt made a comparably dubious choice? Not many, if were being honest. Even our last three presidents
did a little marijuana (Obama, Clinton)
or drank too much at times (Bush). That
doesnt excuse Tunsil, but it does make the
penance hes paying seem egregious.
Three merciful weeks have passed
since Tunsils public humiliation. Hes
done well to own his mistake and has begun to move forward with his career. I
hope he succeeds; regardless, hell likely
never outrun the draft night controversy.
Maybe thats his cross to bear for all of us
sinners (as The Big Lebowskis narrator
might say). In a world filled with smartphones and social media accounts, Tunsilgate shouldnt be forgotten - not by those
job shopping, not by kids navigating adolescence, not by anyone who values their
reputation. Technology has created an
unforgiving environment where revenge
or just innocent indiscretion can cause
anyones mistakes to be broadcast for a
lifetime. The unfortunate proof is Laremy
Tunsil.
Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@
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St. Marys Department of Aging

Programs and Activities
Walk a Million Miles-Take the
Challenge!!
Are you a regular walker, or want to
be one? The Department of Aging &
Human Services has just the program
for you. The Department is taking part
in an initiative of Governor Larry Hogan called Walk a Million Miles. Join us
as we walk regularly, its great exercise!
Keep track of the time you spend walking or mileage on a monthly basis. Turn
in your log sheet at the end of the month
at a senior activity center near you and
be entered into monthly drawings (to be
held on the 5th of the following month).
Receive a free pedometer (to the first
200 who register) when you register.
And then get walking, its that simple!!
You can walk wherever, whenever you
want. Youll feel great and youll contribute to the challenge of Maryland
walking a million miles between now
and October. And, youll have a chance
to win fabulous prizes if you are 50 years
of age or older. Prizes include movie
tickets, a Department of Aging & Human Services Fitness Card ($30 value),
$50 gift certificate for The Front Porch,
$60 gift certificate from the Good Earth
health food store and $75 gift certificate
from Dicks Sporting Goods. Register at
your local senior activity center and lets
show what St. Marys County seniors
can do!!
Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1063 for
more information.
Skin Cancer Information &

Screenings
Skin cancer is the most common of all
cancer types in the United States. Every year more than one million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer.Dr.
George Verghese, local dermatologist
and skin cancer expert, will provide an
interactive discussion on the prevention,
detection and treatment of skin cancers
at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on
Monday, May 23 at 1 p.m.
Basic skin cancer screenings will be
provided immediately following the
presentation.
Advance sign up is required. Call 301475-4200, ext. *1050.
AARP Smart Driving Course
AARP Smart Driving Course will
be held at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, May 31 from 9
a.m.-2 p.m. This course includes proven
safety strategies that older drivers can
use to compensate for changes as they
age and allow them to drive more safely
and confidently for as long as possible.
The fee is $15 for AARP members and
$20 for non-members with cash or check
made payable to AARP. Payment is required to sign up for the class. Class is
4 hours with a break for lunch at 11:30
a.m. Lunch is a donation from seniors
60 and older; $6 for others made the
day of the class. To sign up and pay for
this class in advance and to sign up for

lunch, please visit the front desk or call
301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
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 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 301475-4002, ext. *3101.
Massage Therapist Needed
The Garvey Senior Activity Center
is looking for a licensed massage therapist to offer massage therapy services.
To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext.
*1072.
Art Classes at Loffler in June
Art with Jamie at the Loffler Senior
Activity Center will have only 3 classes
in June. The subject will be Learning the
Face. Classes will take place on June 7,
14, and 21. Cost of $85 includes enough
paint and supplies to get you started.
These classes are appropriate for begin-
ners as well as intermediate levels. Payment can be made to the instructor on

the first day of class. Call 301-737-5670,
ext. 1658, to register or to learn more.
Tinnitus Presentation at Loffler
Make the Noises Stop is the subject of
a presentation at the Loffler Senior Activity Center by Hearing Professionals
and will take place on Thursday, June
9 at 10 a.m. Discussion will be on the
likely causes of tinnitus (ringing buzzing, humming, etc. in the ear), possible
triggers and ways to cope. Sign up at the
Loffler Reception desk or by calling 301737-5670, ext. 1658.
Fathers Day Breakfast
Attention Dads age 50+, sign up for
the annual Loffler Senior Activity Center Fathers Day Breakfast, which takes
place Friday, June 17 at 9:30 a.m. This
dads-only event features a free staffprepared breakfast and a little token of
appreciation for your years of dedicated
fatherhood. Seating is limited so call
301-737-5670, ext. 1658 or sign up at the
Loffler reception desk by Friday, June 10.
Brought to you by the Commissioners
of St. Marys County: James R. Guy,
President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom
Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E.
OConnor; and the Department of
Aging & Human Services
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.
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to support families in our community!
Open House
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Interested in learning more about one of the worlds Oldest Fraternities,
the Freemasons. Come on out to the Thomas J. Shryock Lodge #223 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons Open House on Saturday, 21 May, from
9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and bring the family.
We are located at 24410 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood, MD. Members will be there to answer any questions you may have about our Fraternity and its different collateral bodies, and please take advantage of our
free Child Identification program event. This program provides parents with
a free disc containing a recent photo, finger prints, voice sound track of their
child, as well as a DNA sample which they can provide to Police Officers in
the event their child is missing.
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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.
victOrybaptistchurchmd.Org
We Are Located On The Corner Of Route 5 & 238

39245 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville, Md.
301-884-3504 Email: seeugoingup@yahoo.com
www.gracechapelsomd.org/faith
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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PRICES EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, MAY 13

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Thursday, May 19, 2016

MetCom Board Might Seek

Stop paying your landlord's mortgage!

We have 100's of homes and most are NO $$ DOWN!! It's

ALL The Things We Do:

20 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN OUR LOCAL MARKET..I'VE SEEN IT ALL!!

The board of directors of the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) voted

cause there was no tie in the voting.

White Marsh Elementary

A problem with the water well at White

up with a schedule to get the work done

Thursday, May 19, 2016

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Husband, Wife Team Aim For Gun Training Facility

ral wooded areas away from population

especially women, Cindi said, who has

Owings: State Pushing For New

Ive hit them for being slow on this.

Find Crabby in the different businesses and

take a selfie with each - you may win two half-day

Check our website and Facebook Page

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RIA now offers

Thursday, May 19, 2016

THE MEN AND WOMEN OF LAW

SOME OF OUR GREATEST

have been screened with

The Breast Center

Cameron in Saint Marys County wanted to

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Thursday, May 19, 2016

He enjoys standing around talking with them,

reasons to go to work each day. Many of the

Call us today for a free estimate on converting your hot

Mention our ad and receive

The Noritz tankless water heater

2016-05-19 St. Mary's County Times

2016-05-19 St. Mary's County Times