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Commissioners Push Ahead

With Charlotte Hall Water Tower
By Guy Leonard
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By Guy Leonard
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Months after the county planning commission rejected a proposal to place a mixed
use commerical project on 14 acres of disused farm land in Hollywood the developer
has filed an action with the countys Board
of Appeals to reconsider the ruling.
The hearing is scheduled for June 9.
The project, called the Hollywood Commercial Center, would sit at the north bound
corner of the intersection of Route 235 and
Sotterley Road and would eventually include a CVS Pharmacy, a commercial site
that could be large gas station and another
retail element, according to planners.
The project, to be built out over three
phases, would be located on an old farm
plot and is expected to generate almost
13,000 vehicle trips a day.
The plan calls for entrances at Route
235, Route 245 and Old Three Notch Road
which runs roughly parallel to Route 235.
The planning commissions main point
of contention against the plan was not so
much with the project but with the traffic
plan.
The developers, Hollywood Partnership

LLC, wanted to have an access road leading into the property from a short stretch of
Sotterley Road, which commissioners said
would exaccerbate an already poor traffic
situation.
Moreover, most of the commissioners
continued to consider an additional eight
acres immediately adjacent to the property
where a car dealership had been planned as
a completely separate project as part of the
overall traffic scheme.
It had been revealed that the developer
had not included that 8-acre property in
their presentation, though they had at their
first pass at the commissioners back in December of last year.
Because the 8-acre property, which
could have about 400 new parking spaces
for the dealership, was entered in the record it, the commission was bound to consider it as part of its deliberations, the said.
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The Commissioners of St. Marys County approved a land easement Tuesday for
a new water tower in Charlotte Hall with
some assurances from the Metropolitan
Commission (MetCom) that it would only
be used to provide more water for fire suppression in the northern end of the county
for the near future.
Civic association leaders and residents
have been worried that an additional water tower would be a harbinger of increased
residential growth before the county
could complete a town center plan for
Charlotte Hall that would strictly control
construction.
The promulgation of a plan, the first of
its kind for Charlotte Hall, has become a
greater issue for county commissioners,
especially since traffic problems on Route
5 in North County have continued to grow
worse.
These traffic problems for a time meant
there was nearly a defacto moratorium on
development in Charlotte Hall.
Commissioner John OConnor, was particularly concerned that MetCom Executive Director Scott Bundy give assurances
about the present purpose of the water
tower.
The water tower is a real point of contention in the northern part of the county,
OConnor said.
We have no intentions right now to
put mains [main water lines] in under the
road, Bundy said, apparently satisfying
commissioners.
Thats the openness I was looking for,
OConnor said. Theres no veiled secrecy
here.
Bundy told commissioners that it would
be about a year before the water tower, slated to be constructed just off of Route 235.
Commissioner Mike Hewitt said he believed that both projects could be completed concurrently.
Hopefully by then well have this plan
done, Hewitt said.
Commissioner Tom Jarboe said it was
important to understand that the water
tower would be used to help further growth
in North County some time in the future.
To say its only going to be used for fire
suppression is a bit disingenuous, Jarboe
said. That growth wont occur until the
plan is complete.
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With less than a week left before the
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum opens
its doors in a publicized bid to get more
visitors, the Commissioners of St. Marys
County voted Teusday to lease the countyowned property to the non-profit group actually running the museum.
The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
Association now has control of the property after Pete Butt, its vice president, signed
the lease agreement Tuesday.
Since Nov. 3 the association has been
working to get the museum ready for public
consumption, Butt said, with a soft opening
occurring over the last two weeks to allow
docents there to take comments and constructive criticism over their operations.
Weve implemented dozens of changes
over the past two weeks, Butt told The
County Times. Were putting all new displays into the building and were keeping
both buildings open.
The new building just outside Gate No.1
at Patuxent River Naval Air Station sits on
the same piece of land as the old, where
most of the artifacts of naval aviation under
the care of the association are still located.
The cost to the county in standing up
the museum, after it lost its funding from
the navy several years ago due to sequestration cuts, has been considerable and has
caused controversy over funding the museum without it being under the control of
the countys museum board which operates
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That was a one-time thing, Butt said.
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Butt continued by saying that the association has developed a five-year business
plan to make the museum self-sufficient after receiving help from the county; one of
the key components of which is to reduce
its energy consumption.
Mainly its keeping both buildings energy efficient, Butt said, adding that energy useage was the museum propertys
biggest expense.
He estimated that between the two buildings the electricity cost alone was between
$60,000 to $80,000 a year.
But with just over 300 members and
revenues coming in from admissions, donations and historical preservation grants
from the state, he said he was confidant the
association could make the museum viable.
We are absolutely committed to this,
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Recently, I had the privilege to visit
with Senator Bernie Fowler at his beautiful home in Prince Frederick and chat with
him about his many years of service. I had
met this popular and beloved gentleman
previouslyand knew of his famous annual
Wade In events to raise the awareness of
the dying condition of the Patuxent River
and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay. He has
been the leading advocate for our need to do
more to take care of our environment and
his efforts over the last 28 years has gained
Bernie national attention and acclaim.
Yet there is so much more to this soft
spoken and kindly man and I hoped to learn
more by sitting down for an hour and getting him to open up about his long life of
helping others. I arrived at the appointed
time to find a warm, happy, smiling individual opening the front door to welcome
my wife and I to his stately, yet unpretentious manor home. Driving up his driveway, you cannot help but notice he and his
wife Betty have placed five rocks on both
sides, each inscribed with one of the Ten
Commandments. I knew beforehand I
would be talking with a very devoutly religious man.
Upon being shown to his large sitting room adorned with many beautifully
framed family photos from the past 80
years, it didnt take long to see the dignity
and pride this couple has for real family
values. And with that I got the Senator to
begin speaking about his family.
I told him I had previously interviewed
his son Bernie Fowler, Jr. to talk about his
wonderful volunteer efforts in feeding the
poor of Southern Maryland through his
Farming 4 Hunger program. A fathers
pride was immediately evident by the
twinkle that came to his eyes as he spoke
fondly about his family of three girls and
Bernie, Jr. and all of their grandchildren
and great grandkids! He spoke in a manner that made me put down my pen and
notepad and just sit back and listen to this
interesting husband, father, grandfather,
and great grandfather. He and Betty will
celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary
this September 9. I could devote this entire
journal to their lives as a loving couple! I
doubt I have ever met a more devoted pair.
During my past two years of writing stories
of many unsung heroes living among us, I
have reported on several couples who have
been together for more than 50 years. They
all shared with me the greatest love stories
and I should put together a collection of
them to share with others.
I then pried Bernie to tell me about his
early life and I soon concluded an hour
would not be nearly enough to capture the
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Pictured: Senator Bernie Fowler
great life experiences of this 92-year young

man. Bernie was born in Baltimore on
March 30, 1924, but truly considers himself a boy from Calvert County. His parents
left Calvert to pursue a dream only it did
not happen as planned and within three
years, they returned home. During this
three-year period up in the big city, he was
born to this rural couple who missed their
country style way of life. At five years of
age, the Great Depression had darkened the
Country and created the greatest havoc for
many Maryland families. Bernies family
was no exception and it came on the heels
of their failed venture in Baltimore. Although they struggled, they found plenty
to eat from harvesting the river and all the
forms of fish, crabs and oysters it provided.
I am certain it was at this early age when
Bernie developed a love for the Patuxent
and the natural goodies the land made
available. He spoke of the familys ability to
gather greens that grew everywhere and
could be prepared to make a decent meal.
Although times were tough all over Southern Maryland, the Fowler family made do
and got through this tough period. Bernie
credits his faith in the Lord seeing his family through these particularly harsh times.
And he made mention of the fact that a big
consideration to their survival was a result
of the great help of neighbors helping neighbors with challenges. He says, despite it
all, this was a great place to grow up.
In the pre- war years of our involvement
in WWII, Bernie and 46 other classmates
graduated from Calvert High School in
1940. They all knew one another and
sadly, he spoke of the three boys and one
girl that remain. I was amazed to learn,
one of his classmates is a gent who I know
through my association with the Solomons
Optimist Club; Lieutenant Colonel Vernon
Garner is an old war hero who has some
really great stories from his long military
career. Following high school, Bernie was
able to obtain work in civil service up at the
Washington Naval Yard where he learned
to work with his hands in a large machine
shop. He enjoyed learning a trade, but as
the war dragged on, he felt the need to answer the call and join the military as his two
brothers had done before him. But, since he
was in a needed civil service role supporting the War effort, he actually had to gain
a release to enlist in the Navy in 1944!!!
It sounded like bureaucracy at its finest
[or worst] and I know the experience would
have an impact on him in later life. So he
left to join the war, becoming a Navy machinist mate. Sadly, he told me he lost one
of his two brothers in Europe.
Bernie returned home upon being discharged honorably in 1947. He became involved in odd jobs, returned to fishing on
the Patuxent and married Betty and started
their family. At this point I asked him how
was it that he got so involved in government issues and local problems. With his
fine smile, he thought for a moment and
looked at me and said he was always involved with children and became interested
in their education, leading to his election to
the Calvert County Board of Education in
1963. He soon advanced to President of the
Board and it was during this tenure he came
face to face with the Countys poverty in
properly funding the education budget. At
the time, Calvert was running almost last
in the State in its inability to offer the youth
a good and proper schooling. He tried to
get the three County Commissioners to put
Pictured: Senator Bernie Fowler
more money in the schools. He wanted to

crash the regularly scheduled Commissioners meeting, but learned he would have to
wait his turn. He later met with the President of the Commissioners and pled his
case for the urgent need to increase this
funding. Upon getting a figure to expect
in an upcoming meeting, he set out to visit
the other two to personally convince them
with the importance of gaining their agreement, even going so far to driving to Lusby
to meet with one of them out in the fields of
his farm while he was aboard his tractor. It
was his persistence that finally got the three
gentlemen to agree to put more money into
the Countys Education Budget. It is likely
the catalyst that led to Calvert Countys
reputation as Marylands best school system for most of the past decade!
He went on to tell me how he became
motivated earlier on to take up the banner
for what is truly right and just and beneficial to our citizens. An example he likes to
share goes back to a time when a group of
influential businessmen wanted to establish
a large Dog Track in the area of where a
shopping center now exists in Dunkirk.
They wanted to sell the County on this idea
by floating plans that included large recreational parks and facilities catered to children. A large group of people in the northern part of the County were opposed to this
idea and needed a spokesman to counter this
proposal. Bernie had built a reputation for
working with young people as a Boy Scout
Scoutmaster, a baseball coach and a leader
in his churchs youth group. Knowing this,
the anti-Dog Track folks asked Bernie to
take their fight to the County Commissioners where he was able to convince them this
Track idea was fraught with problems and
truly not in our citizens best interests!
Bernie has a great track record [sorry
for the pun] of getting important things
done right. This fierce determination is best
exhibited by his mantra to Never, never,
never give up! They are the words dearest
to his heart and reflects how he goes about
living his life. It is this determination that
led to his pursuit of becoming a County
Commissioner, a goal he achieved in 1970.
It was his means of bringing about changes
he felt were needed to correct those important issues being ignored by those who
could do something about them. He felt the
funding for education was still too insufficient to produce the best possible schools
for the kids. He sought folks that felt as he
and set them on a path to make the Calverts
schools the best! Further, he was unhappy
with the general way the Countys business
was being conducted behind closed doors
and strived to make all of their work open
to the public and in always in the very best
interests of the taxpayer.
But the item that gave him his biggest
challenge and for which he is most passionate is his great concern for the failing condition of the Patuxent River. Prior to his
pursuit of holding public office, Bernie was
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an avid fisherman who loved to wade into
the river and snag a large fish for dinner.
He always took note of the clarity of the
water by looking down at his white sneakers. The once clear, sparkling waters of his
youth were becoming murky and he soon
realized each time the further he waded
out, the worse the river became. He decided to make the health of the river a key issue
when he was elected Commissioner. He led
a coalition of representatives of the three
lower Counties of St. Marys, Charles and
Calvert to bring a lawsuit against counties
up river who were polluting the river and
ignoring any attempt to clean it up. His efforts forced the State, the upriver Counties,
and the U.S. Environmental Agency to earnestly enact pollution control measures to
reduce the amount of urban runoff of nitrogen and phosphorous nutrients into the river. In 1988, he began his noteworthy Wade
Ins and his efforts have attracted governors,
senators, and representatives from all over
the State to call attention to the need for
improving the health of the Patuxent. His
foolproof methods of wading out into the
river in his famous white sneakers [he still
uses the originals each year] and measuring
the depth were he loses sight of his footwear
is then recorded. And in truth, the river is
recovering as determined by last years recording of a clear depth of 44.5 inches, up
21.5 inches from the previous year! As you
see in his working uniform for this event,
he wears a cowboy hat with an American
Flag on top to reflect his love of country and
his equally love of the river! He will lead
his 29th Wade In on Sunday, June 12, 2016
at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum. I
learned as many as 450 folks have joined in
this popular get together previously. I am
thinking I should find my sneakers to support the good Senator this year!
Our enjoyable conversation stretched
to nearly two hours and we started to run
short on time. Bernie did win election to
the Maryland Senate in 1983 after his 12
year tenure as a County Commissioner.
During his eleven years in the Senate he
achieved a remarkable record of accomplishments while serving on many committees and earning a reputation as the guardian of natural resources! Following his
retirement from the Senate in 1993, Bernie
took one more swing at public office by accepting to run as a candidate for Lieutenant
Governor on the Joe Miedusiewski ticket
during the primary gubernatorial election
in 1994. The primary election was won by
Parris Glendening who went on become the
Governor.
Finally, I asked my newest friend what
achievement in government did he feel
was his greatest accomplishment. He was
ready with his answer and said he had two
memories from his public life. His second
favorite memory was during his time as
Commissioner when he led the lawsuit that
sued the County governments and the State
to clean up the their environmental act!
His best effort that gives him the most pride
was getting the Board of County Commissioners to finally develop a County Comprehensive Plan to properly set up long
term plans to develop and fund such needs
as the Sheriffs Office, the hospital, and the
entire County infrastructure. This task had
never been approached previously and the
plans that were put in place back then have
produced many of the services we enjoy
today! Senator Fowler, you are an asset to
our complete way of life here in Southern
Maryland. Your tremendous vision and innumerable contributions are unmatched.
You are part of the fabric of this land of
pleasant living and your gentile ways and
gentlemanly traits throughout your life are
truly inspirational. Your example of treating one another with dignity and a smile is
contagious. Your legacy of service will live
on for others to model. Thank you for all
you do!
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Farm Fields Awash in Water, Stunted Crops

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Almost 10 years ago St. Marys County

was in the throws of a drought that left
crops devastated in one of the hottest summers on record; now local farmers wish
some of that heat and sunlight were here.
For almost the whole month of May the
county has been drenched on an almost
daily basis with rainfall and farmers say it
has all but ruined the planting season this
spring.
The constant rain has drowned many
crops, including corn, and the lack of sun
has robbed crops of a key element of their
growth.
The lack of sunlight is just as bad as all
the rain, said long-time farmer Tommy
Bowles. The crops should be a lot farther
ahead.
Were running out of growing days.
In his 42 years of farming he has never
seen these kinds of conditions.
Ive never seen it this wet here, he said.
His latest corn crop is sprouting above
ground just a few inches, while other plants
are still underwater in other places.
That corn should be at least two feet
tall, Bowles said as he looked out over his
fields.
His farms are not the only ones to feel
the pressure of all the rain as other farmers from around the county have reported
similar problems.
It hurts everybody, Bowles said.
Were all in the same boat.
Corn and soybeans are
among the chief crops of
county farmers as they are
often sold on the Eastern
Shore as feed for the poultry industry.
The produce is sold to
other industries around
the nation as well as animal feed.
Being the most profitable, they are also the
most in danger, Bowles
said.
We havent planted a
row in 22 days, he said
Monday. Were hoping
this weekend that we can
get back to planting.

County and state agriculture specialists
say there is still time to do that but if farmers want to depend on crop insurance to
defray any losses they have to plant their
key produce such as corn and soybeans
within a short time frame or their payouts from that insurance goes down each
day they delay from the schedule.
For full insurance benefits corn must be
planted no later than June 10, soy beans by
July 5 and tobacco by June 25.
Corn and soybeans are our biggest
crops, said Amy Farrell with the countys
Farm Service Agency. Soybeans are bigger than corn.
But more than just main crops, vegetable planting has been halted as well which
means it could be harder to get local produce and fresh vegetables.
Well have to wait and see, Farrell told
The County Times. Theyre [farmers] just
waiting to see if we have drowned crops.
It just doesnt look good at the moment.
Wheat and barley crops could be in danger, too, since the wet, humid conditions
are ripe for mold spore infections, agriculture specialists have warned.
A report released May 22 by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) stated
that for this month Maryland had just oneand-a-half days suitable for actual work in
farm fields.
Agricultural work was made even harder
because of contrary weather at the begin-
ning of the planting season, said Ben Beale,

specialist with the University of Marylands
local agriculture office.
We had a very dry beginning of the
season, Beale said Tuesday, as the weather was beginning to clear. Some people
stopped planting because it was so dry.
Beale estimated that as much as 10 to
15 percent of the local corn crop will have
to be replanted in the hopes that optimal
yields can be salvaged.
Plenty of rain is good but its a question
of timing, Beale said. When it comes to
planting season, its a problem.
It might hamper yields; on average its
going to hurt.
Conditions are no where near as critical
as they were nearly a decade ago, Beale
said, when the county was declared an agricultural disaster area due to the severe
drought.
The key will be the weather going into
the summer months, they said.
If rain continues late plantings could
still have a chance, if not it and conditions
are much drier combined with high heat it
could be much worse.
If it dries up in the summer, yields
could be way down, Beale said. We can
still make great yields.
But people are getting a little
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The Maryland State Board of Education today selected Dr. Karen B. Salmon
as the States next State Superintendent of
Schools, effective July 1.
Dr. Salmon will begin serving as Acting Superintendent on June 1, and take the
helm as State Superintendent one month
later. She will succeed Interim State
Superintendent Jack Smith, who earlier
this year was named the next Superintendent of the Montgomery County Public
Schools.
The State Board voted unanimously to
elevate Dr. Salmon to the State Superintendent position, pending final contract
negotiations.
I am committed to collaborating with
all of our stakeholders to ensure a worldclass education for every Maryland public
school student, Dr. Salmon said. I want
to build on Marylands past accomplishments, streamline programs at the Maryland State Department of Education, and
articulate a shared vision for educational
excellence.
State Board President Guffrie M.
Smith, Jr., said Dr. Salmon comes to the
position well prepared to lead the States
system to continued improvement.
Dr. Salmon knows our State, understands our challenges, and has a track
record of developing effective solutions
to educational issues through collaboration, Mr. Smith said. The Board looks
forward with great confidence to working alongside Dr. Salmon as we move our
schools and our students toward new levels of success.
Dr. Salmon has spent the vast majority
of her career in Maryland public education. She joined the Maryland State Department of Education last August as Assistant State Superintendent for College
and Career Readiness before taking over
as Interim Deputy Superintendent for
School Effectiveness earlier this year.
Prior to joining the MSDE staff, Dr.
Salmon served as Superintendent of the
Bay Shore Union Free School District in
Bay Shore, NY. She moved to New York

after 10 years as Superintendent of the
high-performing Talbot County Public
School System.
Dr. Salmon spent more than 30 years as
an educator on Marylands Eastern Shore,
beginning her career as a special education teacher in the Caroline County Public
Schools. She later became a vocational
coordinator and an assistant principal in
the Caroline schools before moving to
Talbot County as Coordinator of Services
for Exceptional Children. Dr. Salmon
became Assistant Superintendent of the
Talbot County schools in 1997 and Superintendent in 2003.
Named the Maryland Superintendent
of the Year in 2012, Dr. Salmon is the recipient of numerous awards and honors
throughout her educational career. Dr.
Salmon holds a Ph.D. in Special Education/Administration from the University
of Maryland College Park, as well as a
Masters in Special Education from the
same institution. She holds a Bachelor of
Arts in Speech Communication from the
University of Delaware.
A native of Harford County and the
daughter of an educator, Dr. Salmon and
her husband John reside in Bozman, MD.
They are the parents of two grown daughters: Lauren, an oncologist living in Virginia, and Rachael, a student at the University of Maryland College Park. Both
children graduated from Talbot County
public schools.
Board President Smith said the Maryland State Board of Education would like
to thank the citizens of Maryland for enthusiastically participating and providing invaluable insights throughout the
selection process. Community members
throughout the State shared with the
Board their perspectives, opinions, concerns and ideas through various meetings,
focus groups, letters and surveys. Board
members found this input invaluable in
evaluating each candidate and reaching a
final decision, he said.
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Burglary, Arson Under

Investigation
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Fire Marshals investigators are working

with local sheriffs deputies to find suspects involved in a home break in and arson
in St. Inigoes.
Investigators say that when the home
owners returned to their residence on Point
Lookout Road to find their home filled with
smoke and that the door to the basement
had been forced open.
They discovered a rag on the top stove

burner that was activated, police stated.
A television set was also stolen, investigators stated in a press release.
There was only an estimated $100 in
damage to the house.
No firefighters were called to the scene.
Waldorf Man Indicted for Illegal

Transport of Explosives, Illegal
Possession of a Machine Gun
and Child Pornography Offenses
Greenbelt, Maryland A federal grand
jury indicted Caleb Andrew Bailey, age
30, of Waldorf, Maryland late yesterday on
various charges.
Bailey is a presidential electoral delegate
for the presumptive Republican nominee
Donald Trump.
The indictment was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Acting Special
Agent in Charge Frank Riehl of the Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Baltimore Field Division; Special
Agent in Charge Andre R. Watson of U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcements
(ICE) Homeland Security Investigations
(HSI); Postal Inspector in Charge Maria
L. Kelokates of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Washington Division; and
Charles County Sheriff Troy Berry.
According to the four count indictment
and court documents, on February 18,
2016, postal police and postal inspectors
responded to a postal facility in Capital
Heights, Maryland and recovered ammunition and explosives from a package
that had ruptured open. ATF was notified
by the postal inspectors and responded
to evaluate the contents of the package.
The contents of the package included 119
rounds of reloaded .50 caliber cartridges
with M48A1 incendiary projectiles, and
200 rounds of 14.5mm M183A1 spotting
projectiles which contain an explosive
charge. The package was addressed to an
individual in Wisconsin.
According to court documents, on February 25 and March 3, 2016, the U.S. Postal
Service customer service received calls
from a person who identified himself by a
false name in the first call, and then identified himself as Caleb Bailey in the second
call. The caller provided the tracking number for the package recovered by ATF, and
advised that the package had not yet been
delivered. Neither Bailey nor the individual to whom the package was addressed had
a federal explosives license to transport the
explosives contained in the package.
According to court documents, law en-
forcement arranged to meet with Bailey

at a postal facility on May 5, 2016, for the
stated purpose of having Bailey provide
information regarding the missing package in person. Bailey did not appear at the
agreed meeting time and place. That day,
law enforcement executed federal search
warrants at adjoining properties associated
with Bailey, including his residence, and
seized a machine gun. The indictment alleges that Bailey illegally possessed a machine gun on May 5.
The indictment further alleges that
from March 2015 to January 2016, Bailey
attempted to use and did use a minor to
engage in sexually explicit conduct to produce child pornography.
The indictment also alleges that Bailey
possessed child pornography.
Bailey faces a maximum sentence of 10
years in prison for unlawful transport of
explosives by a non-licensee and for illegal
possession of a machine gun; a mandatory
minimum of 15 years and a maximum of
30 years in prison for production and attempted production of child pornography;
and a maximum sentence of 10 years in
prison for possessing child pornography.
A criminal complaint was filed on May 6,
2016 charging Bailey with unlawful transport of explosives. Bailey is detained pending a detention hearing on May 24, 2016 at
10:00 a.m. in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt, at which time his initial appearance is
also scheduled.
An indictment is not a finding of guilt.
An individual charged by indictment is
presumed innocent unless and until proven
guilty at some later criminal proceedings.
United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein commended ATF- Arson and Explosives Group for the Baltimore Field Division, HSI Baltimore, U.S. Postal Inspection
Service - Washington Division and Charles
County Sheriffs Office for their work in
the investigation. Mr. Rosenstein thanked
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jennifer R. Sykes
and Thomas P. Windom, who are prosecuting the case.
Deputies Engage In Dual

Vehicle Chases
On May 20, 2016, at approximately
12:30 a.m., St. Marys County Sheriffs
Office deputies responded to a domestic assault in the 48000 block of Long
Lane in Lexington Park. While in route,
the Emergency Communications Center
broadcasted the suspect, Stevyn John Lee,
age 32, of Lexington Park, was leaving in
a white SUV bearing North Carolina tags.
Deputy First Class Schultz observed the
motor vehicle in the area of Hermanville
Road and advised the operator appeared
to be under the influence of alcohol, due
to his erratic driving and speed. Deputy
First Class Schultz attempted to conduct a
vehicle stop at which time the vehicle fled.
Lee continued eluding police by traveling Northbound on Route 5. An attempt to
stop the vehicle was initiated utilizing stop
sticks, at Route 5 and the Fast Stop. The
suspect stopped his vehicle in the area of
Fast Stop, prior to striking the stop sticks.
Lee refused to exit the vehicle upon being
stopped. Forced entry was made, and Lee
was extracted from the vehicle. He was
transported to MedStar St. Marys Hos-
pital for treatment, before being taken to

the St. Marys County Detention Center.
He was charged with Second Degree Assault, Resisting Arrest, and Driving Under
the Influence.
While units were on the scene of the
vehicle stop, Corporal O Connor was directing traffic when a Ford 500 passenger
car failed to slow down and almost struck
her. Corporal OConnor initiated a vehicle
stop, at which time she determined the
operator of the motor vehicle, Sean Crawford Caggiano, age, 21, of Leonardtown,
appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
were performed which he was unable to
complete satisfactorily. He was placed under arrest and offered an alcohol concentration test, which he refused. Caggiano
was transported to the St. Marys County
Detention Center and issued multiple driving citations, including Driving Under the
Influence and Driving While Impaired.
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As you enjoy the Wheres Crabby Scavenger
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FENWICK STREET USED BOOKS & MUSIC
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Author L.A. Stewart will sign copies of her two
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Celebrate the long awaited summer season at
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Center.
Hunt, and you may win two two half-day kayak

rentals from Patuxent Adventure Center.
Start by checking in at the Yellow Door Art Studios
in downtown Leonardtown for a list of businesses

where you can find Crabby.
Take a selfie with Crabby the various sites

and finish up at the Yellow Door, where youll
be entered to win those awesome kayak rentals.
Youll also enjoy live music
gallery receptions, and specials at
the stores and restaurants.
Live Music by
The Chesapeake Swing Band

THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY - TUDOR HALL
41680 Tudor Place, 301-475-2467

The Historical Society will have The Old Jail open
for you First Friday - Come find Crabby inside!
YELLOW DOOR ART STUDIOS
22795 Washington Street, 240-925-1888

In the Community Art Gallery: Maribeth Ganzell
- June 3 - 30 Life with
Target, Lessons Learned
from the Gambia.
Photographs by Maribeth
Ganzell. Opening recepLife without Target
tion is from 5-8pm Friday
June 3.
Lessons learned from the Gambia

June 3-30
We will also have an open studio

from 5-8 pm. making TireTube Art $10 per person.
Find Crabby at these businesses too!

BLACK MARKET INTERIORS - 41665 Fenwick
Street, 240-309-4074
FUZZY FARMERS MARKET - 22696 Washington

Street, 301-475-3899
QUALITY STREET KITCHENS - 41625 Fenwick
Street, 301-997-0700
PORT OF LEONARDTOWN WINERY - off Rt. 5 at
23190 Newtowne Neck Road, 301-690-2192
PATRICK HALEY INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL 25775 Point Lookout Road, 301-475-2866
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LEXINGTON PARK LIONS

PRESENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Lion Sal Raspa, Rose Young, Kaylee

Torgesen, Lion Jim Dodson
Lexington Park Lions Club Foundation presented Rose Young and Kaylee
Torgesen with $1000 scholarships in recognition of their academic excellence and
community service. Both young women
are college bound: Rose plans a career in
teaching and Kaylee will pursue a career
as a research physicist. Both maintained
a 4.0 average throughout high school and

are National Honor Society members.
Each of them has an impressive history of involvement in their school, their
churches, and in the community. We are
extremely proud of Rose and Kaylee and
wish them every success in the pursuit of
their dreams.
The Tackle Box Weekly Fishing Report

By Ken Lamb, Owner of the Tackle Box
Croaker have moved in to Southern Maryland Waters. Good catches

have been reported at various locations
around Cedar Point on the Naval Air Station. The rocks at the OClub, Hog Point,
Fishing Point, and Goose Creek have all
seen croakers (hardhead) caught. The
pier at Test Pilot School should have
them as well as the rocks at West Basin. The fishing pier at the boat ramp
under the Solomons Bridge has also reported croaker. The awful weather has
kept most people in the house protected
from the cold and rain for most of May.
The hardy souls who have tried
the bottom fishing have done well.
I suspect that boaters will find croaker
most everywhere in the sunny 80 degree
days that are predicted for the Memorial
Day Weekend. The Wicomico River has
already produced croaker off Cobb Island
and should be at Bushwood now. Croaker like bloodworms, squid, shrimp,
and most of all, peeler or soft crab.
Rockfish are now legal at 20 inches and
charter captains are getting their limits
of stripers both over and under the 28
inch tipping point. The bite was very
good in the cold rain, but will get complicated in the hot sun. They will go to
their habit of biting in the early and late
hours of daylight. The exception will
be the smaller fish breaking on the surface anytime they can find a school of
bait. The big fish will be on the bottom
under the breakers and can be jigged up
with shiny metal lures and bucktails.
Some captains have moved their boats
north to Deale, gambling that the majority of the rockfish will migrate there
MHBR
No. 103
Leroy Wells shows off 20 croakers caught

off the rocks at the old OClub on NAS Pax
River (Cedar Point). Largest was 12 inches.
as in the past four seasons. However,

the fish seem to be numerous in the
southern regions from Point Lookout, Point No Point, Hoopers Island
Light, Cedar Point, Cove Point, Etc.
The rockfishing should be good up
the rivers which open up on June
first. Trollers, jiggers, and lure casters
will find eager rockfish biting on small
bucktails, sassy shads, and spoons.
White perch were caught in good quantity in the mouth of the creek at Hog
Point in the mouth of the Patuxent
on Beetle Spins Monday morning.
Two more big blues (in excess of 30
inches and 10 pounds) have shown up
in the pound nets near Point Lookout in the mouth of the Potomac.
The stain on the ponds and St. Marys
Lake from the incessant rain will take
several days to diminish, but the fish
should be ravenous when normal temperatures are attained.
Frank Crowe trolled in the Potomac at Piney Point

for ths 42 inch 24 pound rockfish that took his
chartruse daisy chain lure
Rick Tarr called in this 17.4 pound turkey

near Leonadtown.
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Masonic Donation
Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Freemasons of the Thomas J. Shryock
Lodge No. 223 in Hollywood donated new
televisions to the veterans living at the
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Monday.
Monetary donations came from around
the state for the five, 40-inch screen telelvisions, which included sound bars and
mounting brackets.
The remainder of the money will be used
to buy several new mattresses for veterans
as well.
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Obituaries
The County Times
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.
June Louise Owens

June Louise Owens, 88 of Abell, MD,
died May 22, 2016 in Leonardtown, MD.
Born June 23, 1927 in Leonardtown, MD
she was the daughter of the late Ester Morris Ellis and Charles Ernest Ellis of Abell,
MD.
She was preceded in death by her loving
husband, Irving Bernard Owens, whom
she shared 49 years of marriage before he
passed on November 13, 1995.
She is survived by her four children;
Donna Marie Cross (Robert) of Avenue,
MD; Irving Bernard Owens (Kathy) of
Mechanicsville, MD; Carole Ann Farr
(George) of Avenue, MD; and Thomas

Donnelly Owens (Kathy) of Alexandria, VA. In addition, she is survived by
her eight grandchildren; Jodi Stanalonis
(Joe) of Hollywood, MD; Kathleen Foster
(Drew) of Bushwood, MD; Amanda CrossRabino (Scott) of Coltons Point, MD;
Matthew Farr (Amy) of Mechanicsville,
MD; Brandon Owens (Angelica) of Alexandria, VA; Brittany Owens of Alexandria,
VA; Todd Farr (Laura) of Clements, MD;
and Paula Quade (Jordan) of Mechanicsville, MD. Also including her seven greatgrandchildren; Alexxis, Joseph, Reagan
and Ethan Stanalonis, Valen Foster, Jace
Quade, Braeden Owens and Austin Farr.
June is survived by her sister G. Eleanora
Johnson. June was preceded in death by her
sister Irene Elizabeth Mattingly.
She worked as a card punch operator in
Washington, D.C. at the Bureau of Internal
Revenue and then at the Capital View Realty Co. as a secretary prior to marriage.
After marriage, she was a stay at home
Mom for many years until she went to work
at Chopticon High School as a substitute
teacher.
June enjoyed crocheting, writing and
spending time with her family. She was a
devoted Catholic and an active member of
the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 221
and the Holy Angels Church Sodality.
The family will receive friends on
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 5:00pm
8:00pm with prayers recited at 7:00pm by
Reverend Anthony Lickteig, 7:15 by the

Holy Angels Church Sodality and 7:20 by
the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 221 at
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated on Thursday, May 26,
2016 at 10:00 AM at Holy Angels Church in
Avenue, MD with Reverend Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment will follow at
Sacred Heart Cemetery in Bushwood, MD.
Pallbearers will be: Charles Mattingly, Sr.,
Ronald Mattingly, Charles Mattingly, Jr.,
Matthew Farr, Todd Farr, Brandon Owens
and Joseph R. Stanalonis.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Holy Angels Church, 21340 Coltons Point
Rd., Avenue, MD 20609; American Legion
Auxiliary Unit 221, 21690 Coltons Point
Rd., Avenue, MD 20609; or 7th District
Volunteer Rescue Squad, 21530 Coltons
Point Rd., Avenue, MD 20609.
Rosalie Rosie
Catherine Abell
Rosalie Rosie Catherine Abell, 88, of
Loveville, MD, formerly from Hughesville, MD passed away on May 19, 2016
in Callaway, MD. Born June 23, 1927, she
was the daughter of the late Anna Adell
Suite and Louis Suite. Rosie was the loving wife of the late Francis A. Abell, whom
she married on July 11, 1953 in Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church Mechanicsville, MD and who preceded her in death
on February 21, 2009. Rosie is survived
by her children; John Abell (Debbie) of
Mechanicsville, MD, Billy Abell, Brenda
Abell, and Michael Abell all of Loveville,
MD, 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and her brother Matthew Suite of
Mechanicsville, MD. She was preceded in
death by her daughter Debra Buckler and
son Mike Abell, siblings; Earl Suite, Norris
Suite, and Louise Padgett. She was a lifelong St. Marys County, MD resident and
graduated from Margaret Brent in 1945.
Rose worked as a Teachers Aide in Mother
Catherine Spalding School in Helen, MD.
Her family was her hobby, taking care of
everyone, and making them happy.
The family will received on Sunday,
May 22, 2016 from 2:00 PM 4:00 PM
with prayers recited at 3:00 PM in the
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial
was celebrated on Monday, May 23, 2016 at
10:00 AM in St. Josephs Catholic Church
Morganza, MD with Father Keith Woods
officiating. Interment followed in Charles
Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Pallbearers will be; Frankie Lathrom,
Steve Gragan, Brian Russell, John F. Abell,
Jr., Lee Wedding, and Joe Jackson.
Thomas Daniel Wallace, Sr.

Thomas Daniel Wallace, Sr. Tommy,
63, of Hollywood, MD passed away on
May 18, 2016 in Hollywood, MD. Born
on July 13, 1952 in Leonardtown, MD, he
was the son of the Mary Edna Wallace and
the late Joseph Spencer Wallace. Tommy
is survived by his wife Mary Lynn Wallace, whom he married in St. Johns Catholic Church Hollywood, MD on April 3,
1976. Tommy is survived by his children;
Danny Wallace (Kristen) of Great Mills,
MD, Christy Quinn (Kevin) of California,
MD, Cathy Dickens of Lexington Park,
MD, Casey Wallace of Hollywood, MD,
and 9 grandchildren. Siblings; Mary Simone Wallace-Hill, George Wallace, Joseph
Wallace, Michael Wallace, Brenda Brooks,
and John Bubbie Wallace. He was preceded in death by his sisters; Caroline
Barcikowski and Wendy Shaffer. He was
a lifelong St. Marys County, MD resident.
Tommy worked for Dyn Corp. as a Supply
Technician, for 27 years.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 5:00PM 8:00
PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated on Friday, May 27, 2016
at 11:00 AM in St. Johns Catholic Church
Hollywood, MD with Father Edmon Dignon officiating. Interment will follow in
Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown,
MD. Pallbearers will be; Jimmy Johnson,
Johnny Bean, Kevin Quinn, Joe P. Dorsey,
Chris Shaffer, and Jeff Fairfax. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Anthony Dickens,
William Wallace, Spencer Wallace, Ryan
Bean, Nathan Dean, Devin Dean and Terance Harvey.
Contributions may be made to the Hollywood Vol. Fire Department Hollywood,
MD.
To Place A Memorial,
Please Call
301-373-4125
or send an email to
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Library
Calendar
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.
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.
Southern Maryland Math

Circle
Lexington Park Library will host the

Southern Maryland Math Circle on Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
The Southern Maryland Math Circle
provides fun, fascinating math activities to middle- and high-school students
(and their families!) Run by the faculty
at St. Marys College of Maryland, this
monthly gathering is sure to inspire
a love of mathematical exploration to
everyone who comes. Snacks will be
provided.
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Introduction to Facebook
Leonardtown Library will hold Introduction to Facebook on Wednesday,

June 8 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Stumped
by social media? Learn to use Facebook;
the number one social media website on
the internet. Create your own account,
find friends, family and social groups,
learn the terminology and features of
Facebook, and find out how to stay safe
while using the site. Adult computer
classes are limited to ages 16 and up.
Registration required on www.stmalib.
org or call 301-475-2846.
2016 Plant Sale Wine Basket Raffle Winner Announced

The winner of the 2016 Plant Sale Wine
Basket Raffle, which took place on May 7
at Summerseat Farm in Mechanicsville,
was Barbara McCall of Hollywood (left)
and is being presented her prize basket by
sale chairman, Sandy Wildes (right). As-
sisting with the presentation is Lil Bit

an orphaned lamb who was bottle fed and
now owned by volunteer, Tonya Freed. In
addition, Tonya took this picture in the
beautiful Summerseat gardens.
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Community
Calendar
Month Long
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 301-475-4200 ext. 1800 or 1801. Paintings in all media. For information, call
301-475-3130.
Thursday, May 26
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, 240808-1875 or e-mail beacon@waldensierra.
org for more information.
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.
Sunset Concert Festival
ODonnell Lake (10400 ODonnell Lake
Park, Waldorf)- 7 p.m.
The St. Charles Companies announces
Anthony Swampdog Clark will perform
free.
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.
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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.
call 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, 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.
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.
Free Magic Show
Loffler Center (21905 Chancellors Run
Rd., Great Mills)- 2 to 5 p.m.
The Youth Community Center Campaign presents a entertaining community
event filled with illusions, music from
Spring Ridge Rhythm Club, and more!!
Admission is free, but we are accepting do-
nations of new or gently used youth clothing or nonperishable items. Thank you to
our sponsor, Community Mediation of St.
Marys County, for making this free event
possible.
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.
call 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.
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day Ceremony
Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial
Park- 10 to 11 a.m.
Ceremony by Stallings Williams American Legion Post 206. Dr. Duke Thompson,
as President Abraham Lincoln will address
the audience.
Tuesday, May 31
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.
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, 240808-1875 or e-mail beacon@waldensierra.
org for more information.
Youth Musician Auditions
Leonardtown High School (23995 Point
Lookout Rd., Leonardtown)- 4 to 7 p.m.
Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra and
Choir (SMYOC) seeks talented, focused,
and musically-passionate instrumentalists
- orchestral and band - for its 2016-2017
season.
Please visit us on Facebook and go to
www.SMYOC.org for audition details
and online registration. Love to play music with others who share your talents and
passion? So do we. Join us.
Wednesday, June 1
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.
Little Explorers: Water Ways
The Shop at Farthings Ordinary (47414
Old State House Rd., St. Marys City)- 10
to 11 a.m.
Dive down to the Waterfront with us,
as we play! (No swimsuits required; we
will not be getting wet!) Designed for
pre-school 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, call 240-895-4990.
Thursday, June 2
to 4 p.m.
call 301-392-1776.
Greenstreet Gardens Farmers Market Opening Day
Greenstreet Gardens (391 West Bay
Front Road, Lothian)- 3 to 6 p.m.
We will have local chicken, beef, lamb,
fresh produce, berries, eggs, baked goods,
honey, tea, beer, wine, organic soap, knife
sharpening, food truck and more!
Sunset Concert Festival
ODonnell Lake (10400 ODonnell Lake
Park, Waldorf)- 7 p.m.
The St. Charles Companies announces
Project Natale will perform free on the
banks of ODonnell Lake.
Friday, June 3
to 4 p.m.
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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.
Steak and Shrimp Dinner
American Legion Post 82 (330 Crain
Hwy., La Plata)- 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost is $15 for steak or shrimp, or $18
for combination. Call 301-934-8221 for
more information. Come support veterans,
active-duty military, and your community!
PUBLIC WELCOME.
Saturday, June 4
American Cancer Society Relay For
Life
St. Marys County Fairgrounds (Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown)- 4 p.m. to
midnight
Relay For Life is an exciting eight hour
event filled with celebrations, ceremonies,
entertainment, fundraisers, food, crafts,
vendors, laughter, and hope. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of St.
Marys County is an incredible and inspiring opportunity to unite as a community.
It brings people together to celebrate the
lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones we have lost, and empower communities to fight back! Please
visit www.relayforlife.org/stmarysmd to
register. On-site registration is also available. To find out more about Relay For Life
of St. Mary;s County, visit our website at
www.relayforlife.org/stmarysmd, find us
on Facebook, or contact Event Lead Tom
Cavanagh at tom@stmarysrelay.org.

to 4 p.m.
call 301-392-1776.
Watermelon One Act Festival
Bruce Davis Theatre (St. Marys City,
20686)- 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The 2016 WOAF will feature 14 original
one-act plays written and performed by
local and out-of-state artists and students.
Ticket prices are $12 per Saturday session ($10 students/seniors) and $20 for the
Sunday Finals/Awards Ceremony ($15 students/seniors; includes food and beverages). A festival pass for both days is available
for $55 ($50 students/seniors.) All tickets
will be sold at the door and only, cash and
check will be accepted. Only ticket holders
may vote for their favorite play. No reservations are necessary. Some plays are not
appropriate for children. Please visit www.
watermeloninc.org for more information.
Yard Sale
St. Pauls Episcopal Church (4535 Piney
Church Rd., Waldorf)- 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
St. Pauls, Pineys Annual Yard Sale will
be held rain or shine. In addition we will
have a bake sale, plant sale and barbeque
lunch for sale. For more information and
directions to the church, visit www.stpaulspiney.org.
Point Lookout Lighthouse Open House
Point Lookout State Park (11175 Point
Lookout Rd., Scotland)- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Docents from the Point Lookout Lighthouse Preservation Society will be on hand
to answer your questions. No charge to enter the lighthouse, however standard park
entrance fees apply. Donations greatly appreciated, and all funds go toward restoring the lighthouse to the 1927 time period.
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For additional information, please visit

www.PLLPS.org or send e-mail to info@
pllps.org If you are interested in volunteering at the lighthouse, please e-mail us at:
volunteer@pllps.org.
Bald for a Cause
Parking Lot of Live Out Loud Yoga (406
Charles St., La Plata)- 10 a.m. 2 p.m.
Family fun event in honor of the families fighting cancer and in memory of those
that are no longer with us but will never be
forgotten. Official St. Baldricks website
at www.stbaldricks.org/events/BaldForACause to sign up to be a shave or a donor.
Facebook event page www.facebook.com/
events/241978762859108/ to volunteer for
silent auction, bake sale or as a vendor.
Sunday, June 5
Watermelon One Act Festival
Bruce Davis Theatre (St. Marys City,
20686)- 2 p.m.
The 2016 WOAF will feature 14 original
one-act plays written and performed by
local and out-of-state artists and students.
Ticket prices are $12 per Saturday session ($10 students/seniors) and $20 for the
Sunday Finals/Awards Ceremony ($15 students/seniors; includes food and beverages). A festival pass for both days is available
for $55 ($50 students/seniors.) All tickets
will be sold at the door and only, cash and
check will be accepted. Only ticket holders
may vote for their favorite play. No reservations are necessary. Some plays are not
appropriate for children. Please visit www.
watermeloninc.org for more information.
to 4 p.m.
call 301-392-1776.
Calendar
Baskets and Bags Bingo Extravaganza

Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department
(24801 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood)12:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Featuring over $12,000 in prizes from
Longaberger (baskets, pottery, wrought
iron, woodcrafts and accessories) and
SCOUT bags of Georgetown! Wear your
floral shirts and flip flops, enjoy beach
tunes and sip on tropical drinks. Its a
beach party - BINGO style. Tickets are $25
each if paid in advance or $30 at the door
and include one book of 20 regular games.
Each regular game winner will receive a
Longaberger basket AND a SCOUT bag!
All-you-can-eat Community Breakfast
St. Anthonys Catholic Church (8816
Chesapeake Ave., North Beach)- 8:30 to
10:30 a.m.
Stop by each first Sunday of the month
from June to September to share amongst
the community the best breakfast in the
Twin Beaches area! Donations accepted at
door to benefit KOC Council #7870.
Monday, June 6
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.
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13. What a surgeon does
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21. Contains allusions
23. A supporter
24. __ Caesar, comedian
27. Some are great
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32. Hits a pitch
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43. Annul
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47. Relative biological
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In Entertainment
Sunny Days Always Make Me Smile
Sunny days are here again, oops, I

think the song really went, Happy days
are here again, The skies above are clear
again, So lets sing a song of cheer again,
Happy days are here again.
Yes, it sure is nice to have our normal
hot and muggy mid-Atlantic weather
back againI think. I couldnt believe
that the DC regions 19 almost consecutive days of rain were mentioned on Live
with Kelly (or Live with Kelly and whomever she could grab to co-host) this morning. It has been like living in the tropics,
on the other hand, my husband and I are
truly amazed that a scraggly little rose
bush he has had for more years than we
have been together has suddenly grown
and bloomed profusely. Our dogwoods
never truly bloomed this year, and I did
miss them and their glowing white petals
through our bay window. What a strange
spring we have had for sure.
I must admit we were lucky with the
Strawberry Festival. There was rain and
high winds the day before, and back to
rain the day after, but Sunday the 15th was
great, a bit windy, but great! In fact, we
think it was one of the best years ever.
Thank you to everyone who came up and
said hello, and thank you for enjoying the
delicious barbecue from Mikes Barbecue, our desserts, our vendors and crafters, and our wonderful bands, Folk Salad
Trio and the Bushmill Band. My dear
friend Greg arranges for all the bands, as
well as being a member of both, and I am
very grateful for his help. We sold out of
everything. I couldnt do it without the
help of our amazing and dedicated church
members, Sean and Don from McKays
Grocery in Leonardtown, Nick Zurcam
from Public Works, local Amish farmers and Westham Produce Supplies, our
community service workers, and all of
you who came to help support three local charities in our area: Hospice, Healthshare, and St. Marys Caring. I am still on
a high.
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Now, its back to a regular routine,

and I am hoping to catch up on lots of
things while I am feeling pretty good
you never know how long that can last.
I am also hoping on visiting some more
of the local barn shows for the late spring
early summer season. I believe Nicole
Bucklers Trash to Treasures has a Barn
show coming up on June 4th on Old Sycamore Road in Charlotte Hall. I went to
her last barn show and saw some beautiful painted furniture and I understand
they did really well. DBN Vintage Sale &
Flea Market from the talented mom and
sisters OConnor at Mt. Olive in Drayden
I am sure will be having another blow-out
event soon as well. Charlene over at The
Apple Basket is also utilizing her many
years of designing, antiquing, and working with estates to have huge barn sales
on her Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills. And
of course, we have Michelle from the
Vintage Source who really got the once
a month treasure hunts started in our
area. I still enjoy working in The Tobacco
Basket Barn right past the Bargain Barns
in Hughesville. Also in Charles County
there is a neat once a month flea market
and vintage show at Boondoggie Farm off
Edelen Road in Bryantown.
It is so neat to me to work a few hours
in a place which holds so much history for
our area. Dave has a great display of the
tobacco history of Southern Maryland inside the Tobacco Basket Barn. Bring the
kids for the day one of these weekends,
or just mosey on through all these fun
places yourself. Youll probably find me
in a barn somewhere hunting around for
treasures or fun.
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
Thursday, May 26
Monday, May 30
Steve Nelson
Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275
Lore Rd., Solomons)- 6 to 10 p.m.
Pizza and Pint Night

The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200
Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m.
Josh Airhart
Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m.
Team Trivia
Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7 p.m.
Friday, May 27
Tuesday, May 31
Karaoke
Lore Rd., Solomons)- 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Team Feud
Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6:30 p.m.
DJ Pudd
Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk)
BenConnelly
Saturday, May 28
Wednesday, June 1
Gary Rue
Morris Point Restaurant (38869 Morris Point Rd.Abell)- 5 to 9 p.m.
Wild Card Trivia

Eric Landes
Lore Rd., Solomons)- 8 p.m. to Midnight
Open Mic Night

Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m
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Sunday, May 29
Groove Span
Morris Point Restaurant (38869 Morris Point Rd.Abell)- 5 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, June 2
Steve Nelson
Mercy Creek
Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 to 10:30 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.
The Tabbs Family
In 1751, at the age of 32 and three years

after graduating from the University of
Dublin (Ireland), Rev. Moses Tabbs set sail
for Maryland. In 1752 he was appointed
Rector of William and Mary Parish.
Prior to 1756 he married Eleanor Smoot,
daughter of Barton Smoot, Jr. and his second wife, Susanna Mackall Clarke. By the
time he made his will in 1777 he had married Sarah ____. There were 11 children
and while unsure I believe all of them were
by Eleanor Smoot. His children:
2nd Lt. Moses Tabbs, Jr. was one of the
officers who headed a company of 88 soldiers from St. Marys County who served
under Col. Thomas Ewings Company of
the Flying Camp in July 1776. He was
killed during the war.
Dr. Barton Tabbs, 1757-1818, married
first, Sarah Bond (of Calvert County) and
second, Helen Maxwell (of Charles County). He ran a medical school at Great Mills.
His son, by Helen Maxwell, was Thomas
Tabbs.
March 3, 1867: Thomas Tabbs School
was an institution peculiar to itself. Mr.
Tabbs belonged to a prominent Maryland
family, and was bred in affluence and received a thorough and polished education.
He came to Washington before the war of
1812, and resided here till his death, which
occurred 10 years ago. He at once commenced teaching the colored people, and
persistently continued to do so as long as
he lived. He was called insane by some,
but there was certainly a method in his
madness. When he could find a schoolroom he would gather a school, but when
less fortunate he would go from house
to house, stopping where he could find a
group of poor colored children to instruct.

At one period he had the shadow of a large
tree near the Masonic Lodge at the Navy
Yard for his school, and it was there that
Alexander Hays, afterwards a teacher in
Washington, but then a slave, learned his
alphabet. Mr. Tabbs must have spent nearly fifty years in this mode of life, and there
are many colored people, well advanced in
years, who owe their tolerable education to
the instruction of this kind-hearted, singular man
Dr. Theophilus Tabbs, died before October 11, 1803 in Charles County. He served
as an Ensign during the Revolutionary
War. He married Amelia Smoot, his second cousin.
Mary Tabbs, died before June 20, 1786.
Thomas Tabbs, died before January 11,
1803.
Abagail Hunter Tabbs, married her first

cousin, John Alexander Smoot (of Charles
County), November 4, 1784.
Susanna Mackall Tabbs, named for her
grandmother, married Jesse Hebb prior to
1786.
Daniel Tabbs died before August 1798.
Elizabeth Tabbs married Henry Dent (of
Charles County) prior to 1798.
George Clarke Tabbs married Lucretia Hopewell, February 17, 1799. He died
in February 1800. Lucretia died 1804 in
Baltimore.
Sarah Tabbs married John Mackall, Jr.
(of Calvert County) prior to 1794. He died
in 1815. He was the uncle of Margaret
Mackall Smith, wife of President Zachary
Taylor.
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St. Marys Department of Aging

Programs and Activities
Check Your Address
Have you stopped reciving your Department of Aging & Human Services
newsletter, New Beginning? If so, make
sure the Department has your correct address, particularly if you use a P.O. Box
as a mailing address. If youve recently
moved, or if youve stopped receiving the
bi-monthly newsletter, get in touch with
the Department of Aging & Human Services to make sure your mailing information is accurate and up-to-date.
For more information, call Community
Programs & Outreach Manager Sarah
Miller at 301-475-4200, ext. *1073 or
email sarah.miller@stmarysmd.com.
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.
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. If you would like to eat
lunch at the center, it 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.
Meet Mike!
Physical Therapist Mike OBrien returns to the Northern Senior Activity
Center to spend time bringing his knowledge and expertise on topics relevant to
older adults. Join in on Thursday, June 2
at 11 a.m. to learn how to get the most
out of joint replacement surgery. Space is
limited. For more information or to sign
up to attend, please call 301-475-4002,
ext. * 3101.
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 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
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 beginners 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.
Destination Photography Contest
This years photography contest at the
Northern Senior Activity Center is now
open and calling for entries. Amateur and
semi-professional photographers are eligible; the cost per entry is $3 with no limit
on number of entries that can be submitted. The theme of the contest is Destination Photography and can include
anything from vacation, trips, journeys
and exploration. The best overall photo
will be hung on the Wall of Fame at the
Northern Senior Activity Center. See official rules on the Departments website
or in the Center for complete details and
deadline information. Questions made be
directed to 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
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 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
Monday, Friday, June 10.
Tripoley
Tripoley has been a family favorite
card game for over 65 years. The object
of the game is to collect pennies through
a series of Michigan rummy, hearts and
poker. Newcomers and experienced players are welcome. Games will be played
at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on
Wednesdays, beginning June 8 at 1 p.m.
Bring your pennies. Sign up to play by
calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Cardiac Health: Signs and Symptoms of a Problem
Cardiac problems are scary and can be
life threatening. Depending on the type
of problem they can present a variety of
signs and symptoms, some which may
come on suddenly and others that may be
detected in advance. Knowing the signs
and symptoms of a problem many save
your life, or help you save the life of family member or friend. MedStar St. Marys
Hospital Health Connections professionals will be at the Garvey Senior Activity
Center on Tuesday, June 21 at 9:30 a.m.
to present and answer questions concerning cardiac health. Register in advance by
calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
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.
Thank You!
With YOUR help we raised over $3,800 dollars, 100% of the donations
benefit Animal Relief Fund (ARF) and Feral Cat Rescue!!
During the month of April was Pet Appreciation Month at PetValu in Leonardtown. In April the store collected donations including Blankets, Towels, Food,
Treats and much more, as well as Monetary
Donations for two of our local rescues they
partner with . This year the store collected
donations for Animal Relief Fund (ARF)
from Lexington Park,MD and Feral Cat
Rescue from Great Mills, MD.
One weekend in particular made a big
impact on the amount of donations they received. During the weekend of April 23rd
and 24th was the stores Pet Appreciation
Weekend. The store had Raffle Baskets &
Gift Certificates that were donationed from
local businesses showing their support for
our community. These donations encouraged customers to donate to help make a
difference in their own community for a

chance to win one of these prizes. There
was also a truck donated by Team Hyundai and Toyota of Southern Maryland to
be filled with much needed donated items,
helping customers visualize the impact of
their generousity.
The staff of PetValu, as well as the wonderful volunteers from both Animal Relief
Fund (ARF) and Feral Cat Rescue, would
like to thank all the amazing customers of
the Leonardtown Store for their very generous donations!! As well as the following
businesses, Chesapeake Custom Embroidery, Eagle Systems, Chiefs Bar, Berts
Diner, Tastefully Simple by Georgette
Gaskin , Motives by Pam Lumsden, Pet
Health by Sherri Newcomber, Kims Nails,
World Gym, Papa Johns, Cat Basket by
Suzanne Edgar, and Bollywood, Keepers

Antiques, BFF Pet Services, King George
Speedway, Deuces Wild Racing, Curtis
Tire Center, Ace Hardware, Chronic Ink
Tattoo, Kimewell Tattoos, Team Hyundai
and Toyota of Southern Maryland, Just Between Kids, and Raleys Home Furnishing.
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Letters
Letters to the editor:

To Editor:
May is National Drug Court month. We
are fortunate in St. Marys County to have
two effective programs, one for juveniles
and one for adults. This year the juvenile
program is celebrating its 12th anniversary
and the Adult Program its 7th. In recognition of the Month, the judges who oversee each program, the Honorable Karen
H Abrams and the Honorable Michael J
Stamm, along with members from each
drug court team and Advisory Boards
joined the County Commissioners for a
citation presentation on May 3rd.
Then on May 17th the Adult Program,
held a graduation and drug court month
AN OPEN LETTER OF THANKS

It was a cool, cloudy morning Thursday,
May 12, when 73 golfers joined the Lexington Park Lions Club for their 2016
Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the
Wicomico Shores Golf Course. Prizes
were awarded for first and second flight
place winners, Longest Putt and Closest
to the Pin. Pat Ernst of Pasadena, Maryland, won the grand prize of a weekend
golf package at Spring Hill Suites and the
legendary Arnold Palmer Latrobe Country Club, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. The
tournament was a grand success, raising
more than $10,000 to support the Clubs
vision and hearing programs.
None of this would be possible without a
lot of help, and we are most grateful for
the support of our sponsors/donors:
Two Guys Collision Center
Tammy Gladstone, State Farm Insurance
ServPro of St. Marys and Calvert
recognition. There were 6 graduates who

shared with a room full of peers, family, staff and guests their heartfelt words
on their program experience. They all
expressed a common theme that the program provided them with the structure,
guidance and support that afforded them
the opportunity to gain sobriety and their
life was now manageable. Guest speakers included Jim Eberspacher, Director of
the National Center for DWI Courts , Anthony ODonnell, Maryland delegate and
Gray Barton, Executive Director, Maryland Office of Problem-Solving Courts.
There are over 2,800 drug courts in
Amit Khanna DMD LLC

GCGC Fair Corporation (McDonalds)
PJs Autobody
Safelite AutoGlass
CD Caf
Doug Eddy
Island Creek Associates, LLC
Lindas Caf
Munn Family Dentistry, LLC
ServiceKing Paint and Body, LLC
Abell Glass
C&C Plumbing
Cedar Point Federal Credit Union
Hayward Painting
Hugh C. Gardiner, Inc.
Jeffrey and Cathy Secor
Paintin Place, Inc.
PNC Bank
Ricks Jewelers
Tri County Glass, Inc.
Two Point Construction, LLC
Vintage Source
Warren Brooks, First Command Financial
Kay Jewelers
America. Drug Courts are the most cost

effective means to reduce drug abuse
and recidivism within the high risk high
needs population which finds its way into
the criminal justice system. Neither treatment nor supervision alone has been able
to demonstrate the results that drug courts
continually do. The research is quite clear
that treatment and supervision, under the
umbrella of the court, combined with the
team approach of drug court, offers the
best hope for these offenders. St. Marys
Juvenile Drug and Adult Recovery courts
are recognized statewide for their effectiveness. The following agencies make
up the drug court teams (States Attorney,
Pepperonis Pizza
Guy Distributing Company Inc
Washington Nationals Baseball
Lexi Nails
Modern Nails & Spa
Days Off Deli & Grill
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Baseball
Bob Evans
Calvert Marine Museum
Asahi Japanese Steak and Seafood House
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Firehouse Subs
Bowie Baysox
Precision Tune
Mr. Tire
Tires Plus
IHOP
Four Ts Garage
Starbucks
WaWa, Inc.
Panera Bread
Dunkin Donuts
Your support is critical to our success and
your generosity will fund eye exams and
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Public Defender, Parole and Probation,

Jude House, Inc., Sheriffs Office, Juvenile Services, School System and Circuit
Court). The community of St. Marys
who have supported these programs, including individuals, commissioners or
private business; you are to be applauded
as you are instrumental in the success of
drug court.
Pete Cucinotta
Drug Court Coordinator
Leonardtown, Md.
glasses for more than 53 individuals and

hearing aids for four .
We are most especially grateful to all
the golfers who came out and shared the
day with us. Without you there would be
no tournament. Thanks also to Chaptico
Market for a great luncheon buffet and, of
course, the folks at Wicomico Shores who
always make our work easier. Lets do it
again next year!!!
Full story and pictures will be posted on
the Lexington Park Lions website: www.
lexingtonparklionsclub.org and on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/lexingtonparklionsclub .
Stacey Loftis Hancock
Queen Lion/President
Lexington Park Lions Club
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
Order Of gOOd news services

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,
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Website: www.bibletemplechurch.org
Phone number: 301-374-9110
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The County Times
On this Memorial Day, Cedar Lane Senior Living Community recognizes and
remembers those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom.
WE HONOR YOU. WE SALUTE YOU. WE THANK YOU.
AFFORDABLE OPTIONS FOR SENIOR LIVING
Veterans and veteran families welcome

Rental subsidies available for those who qualify
Worry-Free Senior Living | Licensed Assisted Living

Convenient Location ~ Smoke-Free Campus ~ Pet Friendly
Daily Activities ~ On-Site Amenities ~ Supportive Services
(240) 587-5027 | www.cedar-lane.org

22680 Cedar Lane Court, Leonardtown, MD 20650

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Thursday, May 26, 2016

Air Museum Opening To

Arson, Burglary In St.

The County Times

A Tribute to Senator Bernie Fowler

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Ive never seen it

Local Farmer Tommy Bowles looks

Free InItIal ConsultatIon

99 Smallwood Dr. Waldorf, MD 206 Washignton Ave. LaPlata, MD

SERVING CHARLES ST. MARYS PG CALVERT

The law offices of P.a. Hotchkiss & associates

Scan this Times Code

(301) 932-7700 (301) 870-7111

Do You Feel Crabby When You Get Your

Youll Be Glad You Did.

Gary Simpson, Matt Laidley, Katie Facchina

Burris Olde Towne Insurance

P.O. Box 250 Hollywood, Maryland 20636

Leonardtown, MD Bus: (301) 475-3151 www.danburris.com

For staff listing and emails, see page 14.

Auto - Home - Business - Life

The County Times

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Sweet Juicy Ripe

5 lb Bag Idaho Grown

Creamy Russet Potatoes

Pine ett & Juicy

Genuine, Georgia Grown

Jumbo Sweet Vidalia

Sweett & Juicy

Vine Ripe Slicing

The County Times

Appeal Set For Hollywood

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Commissioners Push Ahead

The developers, Hollywood Partnership

First crab house built in

The Granddaddy of crab houses

Call ahead and carry out!

Thursday, May 26, 2016

The County Times

Road Closure Emminent

Memorial Day BOGO

ThereS STill PleNTy of Time for SPriNg PlaNTiNg.

(Plants that Come Back Every Year!)

Buy One, Get One*

2 cu. ft. bags

10 bags for $3500

*2nd plant must be of equal or lesser value.

Starting June 6 a portion of Kinnegad

weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 5p.m.

Espoma Potting Mix

Color Up your Pool, Patio & Deck with Annuals

Improves Moisture Retention.

1 cu. ft. bag

When buying full flats.

Add Color Trees To Enhance Your Landscape

The ideal starter

County Approves Air Museum Lease

Japanese Bloodgood, Crimson

Accent Your Landscape with Topiaries

Non-burning, Slow release fertilizer.

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2016-05-26 St. Mary's County Times