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Thursday, March 9, 2017
Bond Bill Status
Puts Projects in Doubt
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A bond bill that would allow the Com-
missioners of St. Marys County to borrow
about $26 million to build key infrastruc-
ture may not move forward in Annapolis
since Sen. Steve Waugh (R-Dist. 29) has
held up a hearing for the measure.
Commissioners and the state delegation
have been wrangling over the bond bill
and a demand in the legislation that com-
missioners dispose of the local energy tax
in recent weeks and the latest move by
the delegation prompted a backlash from
county leaders.
They say that endangering the bill means
cutting projects like the new Leonardtown
library and senior center project, the jail
renovation and building a new facility for
the Advanced Life Support unit (ALS).
The delegation has countered by saying
that the county already has borrowing au-
thority available and that it does not need
anymore for several years.
Maybe the senator from Calvert should
consider representing St. Marys County,
too, said Commissioner Tom Jarboe, who
added that despite the countys $31 million
current bonding ability, $20 million is al-
ready allocated to other projects.
$11 million is not enough to even begin
the projects the county had committed to.
Commissioner President Randy Guy
said the bond bill was not like a home
equity loan and said the commissioners
debt limit was legally about $240 million;
they were only about $83 million in debt.
The county was paying off, or amortiz-
ing, its debt at the rate of about $10 million
a year, Guy said.
Commissioner John OConnor was
stern in his criticism of the state delegates
because without the added ability to bor-
row money the commissioners could be
forced to eventually raise property and
income taxes.
Its foolish on their part to spite the
citizens for a soundbite, OConnor said.
This county has needs and we need to
meet those needs.
He called on residents to speak out to
the delegation to ensure the bond bill got
passed.
You need to let them hear where you
stand, OConnor said. Because theyre
obviously not listening to us.
OConnor red back at Waugh and Del.
Jerry Clark (D-Dist. 29C), both Calvert
residents.
Sen. Waugh and Del. Clark can go back
to Calvert County and look to whats going
on over there, OConnor said. Because
theyre not going to be paying taxes in St.
Marys County.
Commissioner Todd Morgan said
Waugh had also pushed for St. Marys to
have the same property tax rate as Calvert,
which he considered apples and oranges
since Calvert had the benet of tens of
millions of dollars in tax revenue coming
in from the Cove Point expansion project
and the Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant where
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River Naval Air Station, paid no taxes to
the county. Northern April
Its completely wrong in my mind, Senior Fools Day
Morgan said of the comparison.
State delegates have argued that remov- Center Tomfoolery
ing the energy tax would be a signicant Follows the Three Come dressed
step in reducing the overall tax burden Notch Trail for fun!
for residents here Commissioner Mike on a USTAF
Hewitt supports eliminating the tax but Certified Course
the countys bond council has warned that
forcing the county to do away with the tax
would jeopardize the countys ability to sell
construction bonds in the rst place.
The bond bill, as written, would also
make the bond sales null and void in 2022
if the energy tax were not repealed.
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Jarboe still held out hope that the bond community. Rain or shine. No refunds.
bill could be put back on track.
Stop politicking and help us govern,
Jarboe said. He [Waugh] didnt pull the
bill he cancelled the hearing.
But this is the rst step to death by
committee.
For his part, Waugh said he had received
support from four commissioners to do
away with the energy tax but it had appar-
ently evaporated.
He said he had also offered several com-
promises to the county commissioners that
were rejected.
Im still waiting and hoping to nd Susan Thompson, Realtor
some compromise, Waugh Said.
Del. Deb Rey (R-Dist. 29B) said the cor- P: 410.707.6265
responding bonding authority bill was still E: susan.thompson@mcnelisgroup.com
moving ahead in the House of Delegates Favorite food: Pasta
and she expected it would move through
both houses of the General Assembly suc- Favorite movie: The Bodyguard
cessfully, with the section about abolishing Favorite book: Gone With the Wind
the energy tax intact. Favorite TV: Big Bang Theory
The bill gives them ve years to phase Most used phrase: All good
it out, Rey said, adding that fears held by
bond counsel were unfounded. Hobbies: Sports, decorating, home design, cooking/fine dining, wine, reading
Its not going be a problem because
when you repeal the [tax] code another
couldnt reinstitute the tax without reinsti-
tuting the code, Rey said. The tax pay-
ers have been saying since before we were
elected that their taxes are too high.
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 4 Local News
Sex Education Class
Debate Continues
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
At a lled-to-capacity commission-
ers hearing chamber in Leonardtown,
residents continued to debate whether the
countys public library system should host
controversial programming such as sex
education.
Last week The County Times rst re-
ported on the cancellation of a sex educa-
tion class to be held at the Lexington Park
library that would have been available to
young people between the ages of 12 and 17
and taught by a Washington, D.C. based sex
health educator who has also advocated for
sexual freedom and same sex relationships.
Jayne Walsh said that strong opposition
to the class ran counter to the tolerance she
had come to expect in St. Marys County.
I was upset with the tone of those who
opposed it, Walsh told the Commission-
ers of St. Marys County at Tuesday nights
forum. Bianca [Palmisano] gives her time
freely
Its shameful that we would not want
that kind of class here.
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billed as a forum for young people to ask
any sexual health questions and get an
answer.
The advertisement also stated that free
safer sex kits would be made available to
attendees as well as information about lo-
cal clinics.
No mention was made in the notice about
parental consent or parental waiver forms
for the class.
Library ofcials said that handing out
sex aides would not have been permit-
ted and that parents would not have been
excluded.
John Mountjoy, who opposed the class at
the library, said it was in part sponsored by
a sexual lubricant company and was not
something within the librarys charter.
Mountjoy also said that he believed the
library board was being irresponsible for
allowing such a class to be considered for
public libraries.
Danny Campbell, though, said that oppo-
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have questions about sex and without prop-
er instruction theyre going to look it up
on-line.
Michael Blackwell, director of the coun-
ty library system, said he and his staff were
learning from the experience but said that
there had been misinformation regarding
the content of the class.
Bianca Palmisano, the scheduled teach-
er, teaches our teachers how to teach sex
education, Blackwell said. We werent
bringing strippers to the library.
Many parents who spoke were upset
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Concern Raised
Over Chesapeake
Bay Program Cuts
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has
expressed shock over reported Trump Ad-
ministration cuts in the U.S. Environmen-
tal protection Agencys Chesapeake Bay
Program. The foundation is the Bay areas
largest advocacy group.
Foundation President Wil Baker issued
the following statement on a report about
the budget cuts; According to an article
on the front page of the Washington Post,
the federal Ofce of Management and
Budget (OMB) is proposing to cut fund-
ing in support of the Chesapeake Clean
Water Blueprint.
The OMB proposal reduces funding for
the Chesapeake Bay Program from about
$73 million annually to $5 million (a little
more than 93 percent) in the next scal
year. EPAs Chesapeake Bay Program co-
ordinates science, research, and modeling
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as well as grants to state and local govern-
ments to help reduce pollution.
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about the lack of parental notication re-
quired for the class, a signicant number
also invoked biblical principles as the main
reason for their opposition to such a class.
Sex is pleasurable but its also power-
ful, said Ashley Morgan. It creates a hu-
man soul, thats how powerful, serious and
holy sex is.
It creates a human soul that one day has
to stand before God.
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est level in decades. The progress is the
result of the federal and state partnership
implementing the Clean Water Blueprint,
as well as the work of citizens, businesses,
and local governments all doing their share
to reduce pollution.
The proposed reduction in federal in-
vestment in EPAs Chesapeake Bay Pro-
gram would reverse restoration efforts.
The EPA role in the state-federal cleanup is
nothing less than fundamental. Its not just
important; its critical.
The Blueprint has bipartisan support.
Chesapeake Bay Task Force co-chairs Con-
gressmen Bobby Scott (VA), Rob Wittman
(VA), Andy Harris (MD), and John Sar-
banes (MD) from 17 members of Congress
recently sent a letter to President Trump,
calling on his administration to continue
full funding of Bay restoration efforts.
The OMB proposal is only the rst step
in developing EPAs budget, and we hope
that the Trump Administration and Ad-
ministrator Pruitts EPA will want to take
advantage of a program thats successful,
bipartisan, and non-controversial. It works.
We urge all local partnersresidents,
businesses, watershed groups, universities,
and state and local governmentsto let
their voices be heard now. Write a letter to
the editor of your local paper, call your rep-
resentatives, share your thoughts on social
media. Exercise your participation in the
democratic process!
Thanks for your continued support and
stay tuned.
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Cardin Dishes On Health Care, Carson
Appointment, Russia, Immigration
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Sen. Ben Cardin told business leaders at a
St. Marys County Chamber of Commerce
forum last week that he believed the Afford-
able Care Act, commonly known as Obam-
acare, was good policy with bad political
baggage.
I think the Affordable Care Act has
worked, Cardin said March 4 at the St.
Marys County Airport where the chamber
is headquartered. Its brought down the
rate of growth in health care costs that were
projected.
He was unsure of what the Republican
majority in Congress would do but said
they seemed to have abandoned plans for a
full repeal and went to a repeal-and-replace
strategy.
How this will end up, I dont know, Car-
din said, adding that Democrats should have
expected the controversial health law to take
a hit once Republicans took control of the
government.
Its poor policy to pass a law when it only
has partisan support, Cardin said. Leader-
ship failed.
John K. Parlett, Jr., owner of CMI con-
tractors, said he had seen the opposite af-
fect from Obamacare for his business,
which covers 100 percent of health costs for
employees.
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He said annual coverage costs had increased
from $110,000 to $183,000 under Obamacare.
Mine has been exactly the opposite ex-
perience, Parlett said.
Cardin said the country needs tax reform.
We need a competitive tax code, Cardin
said. Our tax code is not competitive.
He said most economists agreed that the
tax burden in the nation should be reduced
by about 10 percentage points to be competi-
tive worldwide.
On his opposition to now-confirmed Sec-
retary of Housing and Urban Development
Dr. Ben Carson, Cardin said the neurosur-
geon lacked the experience needed.
I like Ben Carson, Cardin said. But he
doesnt know the first thing about housing.
If hed been nominated for health secre-
tary I probably wouldve supported him.
The first HUD secretary in the Obama
administration, Shaun Donovan, had broad
experience in public housing administration
while serving in New York Citys top post
in that part of government but his replace-
ment, Julian Castro, had experience serving
as mayor of San Antonio, Texas.
Castro was criticized for not acting quick-
ly enough to reform HUD policy involving
mortgages on distressed homes.
But Cardin defended his vote for Castro
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and against Carson for the same position.
Its primarily an urban concern and an
executive from an urban area has that expe-
rience, Cardin said.
On immigration Cardin called for com-
prehensive immigration reform and praised
Mexico for stopping 180,000 illegal immi-
grants on its southern border last year.
He said that was the reason for the recent
drop in illegal immigration.
I sympathize with the dreamers, Car-
din said. But those I dont sympathize with
are those who have overstayed their visas.
Cardin said customs enforcement agents
should track visa holders not only when
they enter the country but when they leave
as well. Sen. Cardin
When it came to international affairs, them, Cardin said.
Cardin was emphatic about his opposition While Cardin said he believed President
to the Putin regime in Russia. Trump had been disrespectful to leaders in
Russia wants to do us in, Cardin said, countries like Mexico, he praised the presi-
calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a dents recent speech to Congress when it
KGB guy. came to countering the recent spate of hate
Theyre not our friends, he said. He crimes and focusing on improving Ameri-
wants to bring down democracies, he wants cas infrastructure.
to bring down Western Europe. He also said that Democrats had to find
Cardin said Russian hacking attacks on some way to work with the new president.
America required a response. The election is over and its time to gov-
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 8 Local News
Doctors Warn
Of Alpha-Gal
Tick Ailment
By Dave Spigler
Feature Writer
Local physicians are worried that a new
tick-borne medical condition that results in a
serious dietary allergy is on the rise locally,
where tick populations are known to abound
in Southern Maryland.
Galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, known
as Alpha-gal is a name given to a red meat
allergy that is beginning to reach epidemic
proportions in Southern Maryland accord-
ing to Dr. Jonathan Fears, an allergist in Cal-
vert County. He is seeing at least one new
patient each week which exhibits symptoms
of this medical condition and has treated
hundreds of patients who are suffering from
its effects.
Until recently, not much was known about
this mysterious malady that is so rare many
in the medical professions have not heard of
it or even know of its existence, according to
Fears. It is quietly becoming a major medical
epidemic locally, Fears said.
The name comes from the reaction of the
blood to a sugar and a test is used to identify
the cause for symptoms that appear with no
apparent reason or connection to anything in
the patients environment. These symptoms
may include combinations of severe hives,
itchy skin, swelling of the lips, eyes, tongue,
throat, respiratory issues, vomiting, diarrhea,
increased heart rate and low blood pressure.
Victims will suffer a delayed severe allergic
reaction called anaphylaxis from three to six
hours and possibly longer after consuming
mammalian meat, most commonly cow,
lamb, and pork. There are reports of similar
reactions from eating horse and goat meat in
France where the consumption of these red
meats are more common.
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At first, it was difficult to correlate the
reaction with a cause for this particular ail-
ment as most anaphylaxis will normally oc-
cur within minutes or even seconds of eat-
ing a certain food, Fears said. This is not the
case with alpha-gal patients due to the long
delayed reaction of this allergy, hesaid.
Many sufferers report waking up in the
middle night with a frightening reaction in-
cluding nausea, cold sweats and swollenlips.
Until eight to 10 years ago there was no
historical information documenting the oc-
currence of this form of illness, according to
Fears. Gradually, as doctors began to recog-
nize a growing number of patients exhibit-
ing similar complaints and reporting meth-
ods and data collection improved, small seg-
ments within the medical profession grew
curious with this new ailment. Fears credits
two allergists at the University of Virginia
in Charlottesville, Dr. Thomas Platt-Mills
and his junior colleague Dr. Scott Commins
with leading the research into this allergy.
Dr. Platt-Mills is given credit for actually
discovering this allergy; with Cummins,
they first published their study of Alpha-gal
in 2009.
They were able to solve the puzzle of what
causes this allergy in some humans and not
others who eat from the same meat source.
Platt-Mills, who suffers from Alpha-gal, en-
joyed hiking in the woods of southwestern
Virginia. One day during one of his hikes,
he suffered countless tick bites and learned
his level of immunoglobulin E antibodies
[IgE] which measures the amount of alpha-
gal allergy in the blood, went up consider-
ably. It was at that moment these two men
realized there was some kind of a relation
to the number of bites and how allergic one
may become to alpha-gal. They determined
the bite of a tick, specifically the common
Lone Star tick known to inhabit the south-
eastern portion of the country as far west as
Texas and Missouri and along the East Coast
as far north as Massachusetts was the cul-
prit and the missing piece to this puzzle.
Importantly, they were able to make the dis-
tinction between Alpha-gal, an allergy, and
tick borne diseases such as Lyme and Rocky
Mountain spotted fever.
These two doctors, with their research
team, delved deeper into the mysteries
surrounding this ailment. They presumed
something may be happening with the tick.
Cummins states It is possible we are see-
ing the emergence of a new tick spreading
their own form of organism in their saliva
that makes a person allergic to the alpha-gal
sugar in mammalian meat. These two doc-
tors believe this allergy may be even closer
related to bites that come from the tick
larvae or baby ticks. And there is some re-
search showing these ticks have often bitten
an animal first before biting a human lead-
ing to theories as to why some of these little
guys are more potent than others.
The good news is we now have a full
understanding for the direct cause of this
malady! The bad news is there is no cure
available and no perfect prevention protocol
developed at this point. The best medical
advice or recommended solution available
for us meat eaters is to practice tick bite
avoidance! We know you hunters will be
thrilled to hear that! The Centers For Dis-
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Dr. Jonathan Fears
ease Control and Prevention [CDC] offers
these tips for avoiding ticks: walk in the
center of trails, stay away from wooded or
overgrown areas where ticks are known to
inhabit, wear boots and clothing treated with
Permethrin when hunting or camping, and
use DEET-containing bug repellents on the
skin. Many experienced outdoorsman put
oils such as germanium oil on their wrists
and ankles before heading to the woods.
And it is just common sense to inspect your
clothes and body soon after returning home
for any ticks or bugs that came along for a
free ride or even a lunch on you [literally]!
Fears saw his first patient suffering with
an allergy like symptoms that had no known
cause after first arriving to Calvert County
in 1992. At the time there was no knowl-
edge of an allergic reaction eight hours after
exposure. He did his best to treat the symp-
toms and continued to follow up with this
individual. Later the patients brother came
in with similar complaints. At some point,
they stopped eating beef as it seemed to
help reduce the occurrence of their illness.
Alpha-gal did not have a name and the medi-
cal types did not have a deep understanding
for this condition.
In 2000, Fears noticed an increase in the
number of cases he was treating with simi-
lar issues. People were arriving with sudden
cases of large skin rashes, swollen facial fea-
tures, and upset stomachs; some were so sick
they were placed immediately into intensive
care units at the hospital.
The concern here is an allergic reaction
can become so severe an individuals throat
may swell and shut off his or her airway.
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During his many years of prescribing treat-
ments for this group of his patients suffer-
ing with the alpha-gal allergy, many of these
folks have been able to reach a point where
Sweeney
they are able to tolerate eating beef, pork,
or chicken in moderation. Others still have
severe reactions to any meat products and
must avoid them at all costs.
Some sufferers report they are allergic to
milk products. Many cannot tolerate gelatin
due to even very small amounts of alpha-gal
present. Others sufferers find it necessary to
carry an epinephrine pen with them at all
times to counteract the unexpected reaction
to something they may have ate.
One woman reportedly became ill even
though she had not consumed any meat for
days, Fears said. However, she learned that
the french-fries she had eaten were actually
prepared at a processing plant with a beef
Posey
by-product used to enhance the flavor of the
fries
Sufferers have had to educate themselves
by becoming fully aware of what is in al-
most any food they consume. They spend
considerable time reading labels, making
phone calls to restaurants to learn how their
various meals are prepared, and going on
line to investigate every bit of information
available about certain foods they enjoy.
Julie Posey of Port Republic has suffered
from alpha-gal for nearly a year. She was
diagnosed in April 2016 following numer-
ous cases of hives and swelling combined
with frequent vomiting, severe stomach
pains with dizziness and didnt have know
why she felt this way. She says her reac-
tions would often happen in the middle of
the night. Upon visiting the doctor, her blood
Sweeney
work showed alpha-gal in her system. She
still cannot eat any type of mammal meat.
She has reported becoming ill a few times
when eating out; on one occasion she be-
came so sick she had to call 911. She had
been eating a salad, but fears one of the in-
gredients may have come in contact with a
meat product accidentally.
She said she has to carry an epi-pen and
Benadryl with her at all times to prevent an
ambulance ride to the emergency room.
Posey says this condition has changed her
life. She has to be extremely careful of where
she eats including parties and friendly din-
ners where someone else prepares thefood.
She cannot eat any food prepared in the
same grill, griddle or pan that was used to
cook red meat, fry chicken or even bacon.
Fears said he is unable to determine her
long term prognosis, but schedules a blood
test every six month. She hopes over time
this allergy will go away. She hopes she can
encourage others to learn more from her ex-
ample and get them to protect themselves.
The only benefit from the experience, Posey
said, is that she has lost 20 pounds in the last
year.
Another of Fears patients, Tracy Swee-
ney of Chesapeake Beach has suffered with
digestive issues for 5 years due to alpha-gal.
She started getting severe headaches with
pressure on her ears, muscle weakness, trou-
ble breathing, and more. She went to numer-
ous doctors to learn the cause for her illness
and was once misdiagnosed with fibromyal-
gia and was treated with two digestive med-
ications. Nothing helped and medical pro-
fessionals had run out of options, she said.
Then while on vacation in 2015, she woke
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up in the middle of the night with trouble
breathing and severe vomiting. Returning
home, she consulted Fears. After hearing
Tracys history and symptoms, he suspected
alpha-gay allergy as the cause.
She had never heard of this ailment dur-
ing her three years of suffering with an
unknown cause for her sickness. The doc-
tor ordered a blood test she tested positive
to the alpha-gal allergy. Her diagnosis was
different than Poseys; Tracy also has the
dairy portion of the allergy and is unable
to consume any dairy products or foods with
any dairy ingredients. She must read every
label for any new food she purchases and
has learned to question any place where she
chooses to eat out. Many times she brings
her own food with her just in case. And. like
Julie, she has to have her epi-pen nearby.
Tracy says she was bitten by three or more
Lone Star ticks last summer alone. She now
knows that she has to be ever vigilant in
looking out for these little critters that are
found everywhere in Southern Maryland
and that all species of ticks common to our
area are the potential source of many serious
illnesses in addition to alpha-gal.
She hopes in telling her story, people will
be inspired to do research into this debilitat-
ing condition and protect themselves out-
doors by using products with DEET and to
immediately take a shower and check them-
selves for ticks.
Sweeney is able to eat chicken, turkey,
and fish with no apparent harmful effects,
but does get her blood checked yearly. She
also works with two women who suffer with
the same allergy but one of them learned re-
cently the allergy has abated.
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Incident Report
2-25-2017 Assault Deputy D. Potter
responded to the St. Marys County Deten-
tion Center for a reported assault. The vic-
tim alleged the suspect, Tavon Mariando
Thompson, age 20, of Chaptico, assaulted
the victim by strangling, punching, and
kicking the victim. The victim displayed
visible injuries and was transported to a lo-
cal hospital for treatment. Thompson was
charged with Second Degree Assault/DOC
employee. CASE#10804-17
2-27-2017 Possession While on patrol
in the 45000 block of Fox Chase Drive in
Great Mills, Deputy D. Potter made con-
tact with two occupants in a motor vehicle
backed into a parking space. While making
contact, the occupants displayed signs of
being under the inuence, and it appeared
one of the suspects was attempting to con-
ceal something in this mouth. The suspect,
Joseph Wade Barnes, age 54, of Lexing-
ton Park, spit what
appeared to be sus-
pected cocaine into a
napkin. Barnes was
the events occurred. Deputy A. Schultz lo-
cated the suspect, later identied as Jessie
Graham Blanton, age 31, of Leonardtown,
standing in the middle of the road. While
being detained, Blanton began to ght the
deputy and continued to forcefully resist
arrest. Blanton was arrested and trans-
ported to the St. Marys County Detention
Center. He was charged with Second De-
gree Assault, Resist/Interfere with Arrest,
and Second Degree Assault on an Ofcer.
CASE#11159-17
2-27-2017 Burglary/Trespassing
Deputy A. Budd responded to the 36000
block of Skyview Drive in Bushwood for
a reported disturbance. The suspect, An-
twanne Lamont Carter, age 22, of Bush-
wood, forced entry into the residence with-
out permission and refused to leave. Carter
left for a brief period before returning and
refusing orders from deputies to leave.
While being placed
under arrest, he be-
came resistant and
refused to sit in a

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LAW OFFICE OF 2-25-2017 Possession St. Marys 2-28-2017 Possession Deputy A.

DANIEL A. M.
County Sheriffs Ofce units were dis-
patched to the Mechanicsville Burchmart
for a check the welfare. Upon arrival,
deputies located a male sleeping at the fuel
Budd responded to the St. Marys County
Detention Center for a reported CDS vio-
lation. Correctional Ofcer First Class
Harris discovered a

SLADE, L.L.C.
LOKER BUILDING
pumps in a motor vehicle. Deputy K. Fler-
lage made contact with two subjects on the
scene exiting the Burchmart. A probable
cause search was performed which revealed
suspected Subutex
pill in the suspects
possession while he
was being placed into
the suspect, Aubrey Gary Phair, age 31, of custody. The suspect,
Waldorf, was in possession of suspected Patrick Shawn Daly,
Marijuana, multiple Xanax, Oxycodone, age 27, of Lexington
Oxymorphone, and Oxycontin. The inves- Park, was charged
tigation also revealed Phair concealed mer- with CDS Posses-
chandise and exited the store without pay- sion Not Marijuana.
ing. He was arrested CASE#11297-17 Daly
and transported to
the St. Marys Coun- 2-17-2017 Possession Corporal J.
ty Detention Center Stone was in the area of Saratoga Drive and
where he was charged Grat Mills Road in Lexington Park when
with Three Counts he observed the suspect, later identied as,
of CDS Possession Harry Reid Frederick, age 44, of Lexington
Not Marijuana, CDS Park, hand another person a small plastic
Possession Para- baggie containing a white substance. Cor-
phernalia, and Theft poral Stone conducted a vehicle stop on the
Less Than $100. motor vehicle being operated by Frederick.
Phair CASE#10698-17 During a probable cause search, Stone lo-
cated several baggies
of suspected cocaine
2-27-2017 Assault Deputies respond- and cash in his pants.
ed to the 40000 block of Juniors Court Frederick was arrest-
in Leonardtown for a reported argument ed and transported to
where allegedly the the St. Marys County
suspect threatened to Detention Center
shoot the victim in where he was charged
the head. The suspect with CDS Posses-
left a visible injury sion not marijuana.
on the victims head CASE#9124-17 Frederick
41650 COURT HOUSE DRIVE, SUITE 301 P.O. BOX 288 from pushing the vic-
tim. The victim ad-
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Seahawks Baseball
Prevails Over Gettysburg
First-year RHP Zach Thompson (West
River, Md./Spalding) threw a season-best
11 strikeouts in lifting the St. Marys Col-
lege of Maryland baseball team to a 4-1
non-conference win over Gettysburg Col-
lege on Sunday afternoon.
St. Marys 4, Gettysburg 1
With bases loaded and one out on the
scoreboard in the seventh, sophomore des-
ignated hitter Matt Ansaldi (Ellicott City,
Md./Mt. Hebron) would get hit by a pitch
to send Hammett, who led off the inning
with a single, home and give the Seahawks
a one-run lead.

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Thompson would scatter seven hits in
8.1 innings pitched with an unearned run
and just one walk.
(Laurel, Md./Atholton) would slam a single
to third base, allowing sophomore lefteld-
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Senior second baseman Zach Rowe and sophomore shortstop Brandon Snow
(Davidsonville, Md./Calvert Hall) would (Owings, Md./Northern) to sprint in and
double to right center, setting up a nice set secure the 3-1 lead for the Seahawks.
for a run in the rst inning. First-year rst Senior RHP Graham Haliskoe (Middle-
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baseman Jay Hammett (Coltons Point, Md./ town, N.J./Middletown North) would re-
Chopticon) would follow Rowes lead and ceive his rst career save as Haliskoe re-
double to left eld, bringing Rowe home lieved Thompson with bases loaded and
for the 1-0 lead. one out punched. Haliskoe was able to sit
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strikeouts with only 226 walks, earning
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Mindful of the Moment
The image is still vivid in my mind. He
lurked in the post-game tunnel watching the
victors elation. He needed to soak it in and
to make a permanent entry into his mental
Rolodex. Players were just starting to file
off the field. Confetti still helicoptered in
the air throughout the New Orleans Super-
dome. The crowd was out of its mind. It
was Mardi Gras in January and to some
exponentialfactor.
Despite the pure, unrestrained joy that
filled the cavernous dome, Adrian Peterson
was angry. He was hurt. Surrounded by rau-
cous celebration, he was a despondent loser.
Petersons Minnesota Vikings lost the
2010 NFC Championship Game 31-28 to the
New Orleans Saints. On the precipice the
Super Bowl - the point of all the workouts,
drills, practices, games and the physical and
psychological brutality of an NFL season
the Vikings and their All-Pro running back,
fell oh-so-cruelly short.
Peterson was just 24 years old at the time
but had already established himself as the
best running back in pro football. With an
aging but still productive Brett Favre at quar-
terback and plenty of surrounding talent,
there was every reason to believe Minnesota
would make another championship run the
following season.
Thats why Peterson had to watch New
Orleans, the eventual Super Bowl champi-
ons, celebrate. He wanted to see what the
prize looked like. He wanted to experience
the pain and use the imagery and his raw
emotions as added motivation to ensure that
next season would be different.
It was - very different.
Minnesota won just six games the follow-
ing year. As often happens, Favre got old
very quickly and tossed only 11 touchdown
passes against 19 interceptions in just 13
games. As for Peterson, hes been running
uphill in pursuit of the elusive do-over ever
since. In 2011 he suffered a severe knee in-
jury and ended the season on injured reserve.
Three years later he was suspended for 15
games after pleading no contest to misde-
meanor reckless assault. And last year, Pe-
terson sustained another knee injury and
played just three games. In all, and despite
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has managed just two winning seasons since
that 2009-2010 campaign and has won ex-
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Peterson, now at the NFL graybeard age
of 31, faces an uncertain future. Last week,
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has a chance to climb the mountain, but it
will likely be as a role player and not with
CHALLENGE
theVikings.
As the saying goes, the victors get the
spoils, among which is societys fascination.
Whether its just a personal affection or our
rebellious, competitive American DNA, we
are winner-obsessed. But the defeated teach
as much as, if not more than, the victorious
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left with a bitter taste and the arduous task
of getting back to that big game, that big
momentagain.
When I think about Peterson in that Super-
dome tunnel, in that extraordinary moment
and his uneven and unsatisfying journey
since, I think about everyday life and unre-
markable moments. An average day at work.
Carryout pizza dinner night. A soccer game
on a Saturday morning. Another triple-digit
round of golf. Such things barely leave a Kicking off 2017 with a new beat and in
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CSM Seeks Insight

from College Alumni
Three Dinners and Focus
Group Sessions Set
College of Southern Maryland alumni
are invited to the CSM Alumni & Friends
Connection for dinner and to share insights
at one of three focus group sessions. Ideas
shared will directly impact how CSM
and to interact with fellow alumni to see
what paths their lives have taken and allows
you to expand your circle of friends, Lilly
said. It is a way to expand your personal Noah Zwick, left, and Jeff Seehase work on their flying skills during the Introduction to Small Unmanned
and professional contacts. Aircraft System (sUAS) course (AVN-5000) at the La Plata Campus.

alumni are served.
Dinners and focus group sessions will
be held 6 p.m., March 7, College of South-
ern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center
for Business and Industry (BI Building),
CSM to Offer
Staying in touch with CSM also offers
the opportunity to help make the college
continue to improve. What a great op-
portunity give back to the college and
its community that helped you build your

Room 113E, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata;
6 p.m., March 9, Leonardtown Campus,
Building C, Room 216, 22950 Hollywood
Road, Leonardtown; and 6 p.m., March 14,
Prince Frederick Campus, Flagship Build-
ing, Room 119, Prince Frederick.
Jay Lilly, an alumnus of CSM, Class of
1975, and co-chair of the CSM Founda-
tion Alumni Committee, is an advocate for
maintaining ties with the college and with
others who attended. It is a great way to
rekindle past friendships and relationships
foundation, Lilly said. Pay it forward
for others to have the chance to excel
andsucceed.
The upcoming CSM Alumni & Friends
Connection events are free. A $50 gift card
will be raffled at each event and there will
be door prizes.
RSVP at csmd.edu/alumni. The college is
also interested in hearing from alumni who
cant attend at csmd.edu/whereareyounow.
From College Of Southern Maryland
Drone Courses
Two new drone classes will be offered
this spring at the College of Southern
Marylands Leonardtown Campus. The
first course is designed for anyone who
wants to learn how to safely operate a small
unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) or drone.
The second course is for those pilots who
want to use a drone for commercial purpos-
es and need to pursue FAA certification.
workforce impacts expected, and we are
offering the most comprehensive, up-to-
date course material available so that our
students can be among those who are cap-
turing this technologys potential.
Reggie Young of Prince Frederick was a
student in CSMs inaugural drone course,
held earlier this year at the La Plata Cam-
pus. The initial course was a combination of

Sell it - Buy it A free information session on the two

new courses will be held March 14 from 6
the two courses being offered at the Leon-
ardtown Campus. I liked the material that
atIt, Buy it at
Sell
to 7:30 p.m. at the Leonardtown Campus,
Building C, Room 114.
Drones are for everyone, said Bill
was presented and the obstacle course chal-
lenge to fly the drone through, he said. I
think this course could really benefit peo-
Winters, instructor for both of the courses. ple who want to learn to fly drones whove
You can use these for home videos. You never had any previous experience.

AUCTION
Business & Inventory Liquidations Personal
Property/Estate Liquidations Farm Equipment &
Machinery Livestock Bankruptcy Storage Units
can use them in your business. There are
unlimited applications.
With twice as many drones sold in 2016
as in the previous year, approximately 2.5
Benefits/Fundraisers Appraisals million, the FAA is encouraging drone
EXCITING FUN FAST EFFICIENT owners to fly safely and has developed strict
EXCITING
Upcoming Auctions & Events rules and regulations on the operation of
drones. Every drone that meets FAA cri-
teria as a sUAS must be registered with the
Grocery Auction - Hughesville VFD/EMS Federal Aviation Administration, Winters
Hughesville, MD (At Fire Dept.) said. The Federal Aviation Administration
would like anyone who receives a sUAS
SAT, April 1, 2017 @ 5 pm to know the rules and regulations before
they take to the air. The two upcoming
Grocery Auction Mother Catherine Academy courses at the Leonardtown Campus are
Helen, MD (At School) designed to provide that training.
Introduction to Small Unmanned Air-
Thursday, April 27, 2017 @ 6 pm craft System (sUAS) (AVN-5010) is a 12-
hour class that will be offered on Tuesdays
(Additional auctions are being planned and scheduled and Thursdays, April 18-27 from 5:30-8:30
including: Tools, Furniture and other Consignments; p.m. Students will come away from the
and a Spring Farm, Home and Garden Auction) course with their own drone and the nec-
essary software, along with the skills to
useit.
Remote Pilot Test Prep (AVN-5020)
A Southern Maryland professional is an six-hour class on Tuesday and Thurs-
auction company providing day, May 2 and 4 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
services to individuals, businesses designed to help pilots prepare for the FAA
certification test. As of August 2016, FAA
and non
non--profit organizations for a pilot certification is required of anyone op-
variety of purposes. erating a drone for business purposes.
The College of Southern Maryland is
www.FarrellAuctionService.com excited to offer these new courses on this
301.904.3402 emerging technology, Dr. Daniel Mosser,
CSM vice president of continuing educa-
tion and workforce development, said.
There are countless applications and
The CSM program is geared to empow-
er enthusiasts with the skills they need to
enjoy flight in a safe and controlled manner
whether you are a beginner or experienced
pilot, Winters said. Career opportunities
for students with drone training are endless
and include military drone pilot, firefighter,
disaster relief, search and rescue, law en-
forcement, oil and gas operations, traffic
reporting, agriculture, forestry, engineer-
ing, commercial contractors, film and other
industries. The world of sUAS is exploding
and CSM can provide you with the skill to
be a hobbyist or begin your career in the
growing commercial world.
Winters was introduced to the small un-
manned aircraft program at the National
Security Agency, and he assisted with the
drone course offered at the La Plata Cam-
pus earlier this year. He is a certified FAA
pilot and has been operating sUAS com-
mercially for five years.
The two upcoming courses were devel-
oped by CSM in partnership with SkyOps,
a technology transfer company that cre-
ates training experiences that prepare the
American workforce for new jobs and busi-
ness models created by emerging technol-
ogy. This partnership between the college
and SkyOps allows CSM to lead innova-
tion in the region by offering a nationally
recognized curriculum.
To register and for more information,
visitwww.csmd.edu/drones. For additional
assistance, emailconedops@csmd.edu or
call 301-539-4760.
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 16 Feature Story
Parents Say School Bullying Ignored
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Parents are calling for an end to bullying
in school following the suicide of a 13-year-
old boy who attended Spring Ridge Middle
School Saturday, even though police say
there is as yet no evidence that bullying
was the reason leading to his death.
We are investigating it as a suicide,
said Capt. Edward Willenborg, chief of
detectives with the St. Marys County
Sheriffs Ofce. Theres no indication his being bullied.
death is a result of bullying.
But the investigation is still open.
Since the boys death parents and even
grandparents of students at Spring Ridge
have made a strong outcry against alleged
bullying, saying that their children have
been victimized by it and that school ad-
ministrators often ignore the problem.
At a candlelight vigil held at the school
Monday parents vented their anger and
called for action from the school system.
You think if your child is a bully and
you think its cute? said David Jones, a
parent who pulled his son out of Spring
Ridge because of bullying. Maybe you
should go to jail.
Jones railed against the schools princi-
pal Wendy Zimmerman for allowing bully-
ing to continue.
She doesnt care about your kids, Jones I dont want my grandchild to be a victim.
said. Bullying should not be tolerated.
The County Times
At the county Board of Educations
Wednesday meeting residents continued to
speak out.
Josephine States said her son attends
Spring Ridge Middle School and knew the
boy who committed suicide.
He was friends with [him.] States
told board members. I know several kids
who have issues with bullying, my son is
The kids dont trust administrators
enough to go to them and tell them whats
going on.
States said she would do anything she
could to stop bullying in county schools.
[The victim] didnt have anybody ght-
ing for him, States said.
A neighbor to the suicide victim recount-
ed the terrible day police and emergency
responders came to his house.
I knew [him] very well, I lived across
the street from him, Cathy Clear said. It
was a horric day when they brought him
out of the house.
I had to tell my grandchildren that he
was just sick, they were too young to un-
derstand. Something has to be done to stop
another child from dying from bullying. Its
there but its being shoved under the carpet.
One Spring Ridge parent, who is also
a substitute teacher there and at other
St. Marys schools, rejected the idea that
teachers or administrators were ignoring
bullying at the school.
She acknowledged there was a signi-
cant amount of bullying and disruptive be-
havior throughout the district but the teach-
ers were not at fault.
There is a problem with bullying, Kylee
McGhee said. But the teachers really care
about the kids, but unfortunately they cant
be everywhere to see the bullying.
McGhee said one of her children has
faced bullying at Spring Ridge that was
so bad she almost had to pull her out of a
particular class but the problem seemed to
go away.
It was really bad last year, McGhee
said. But at no point did it become physi-
cal, it was more words.
McGhee said she had never seen an in-
cident of bullying that nearby teachers did
not act to stop.
Zimmerman released a statement on
the suicide.
I am writing with great sadness to in-
form you that one of our students has
passed away. Our thoughts and sympathies
are with his family and friends.
All of the students were given the news
of the death in advisory this morning.
Thursday, March 9, 2017
All of us want you to know that we are
here to help you in any way we can. We
are aware that there has been some talk
about the passing. Rumors may begin to
circulate, and we ask that you not spread
rumors since they may turn out to be inac-
curate and can be deeply hurtful and un-
fair to the child and his family and friends.
We will do our best to give you accurate
information as it becomes available to us.
Each of us will react to his death in our own
way, and we need to be respectful of each
other. Feeling sad is a normal response to
any loss. Some of you may not have known
[the student] very well and may not be as
affected, while others may experience a
great deal of sadness. Some of you may nd
youre having difculty concentrating on
your schoolwork, and others may nd that
diving into our work is a good distraction.
We have counselors available to help our
school community deal with this sad loss.
If youd like to talk to a counselor, just let
your teachers know. Please remember that
we are all here for you.
guyleonard@countytimes.net
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 18 Obituaries The County Times Thursday, March 9, 2017

In Remembrance
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
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.

Edward Joseph Vause
Edward Joseph Vause 52 of Leonard-
town, MD passed away on February 24,
2017 in Hollywood MD.
Funeral services were held on Saturday
March 4th, 2017 at Our Ladys Church in
Medley Neck with Father John Nguyen
ofciated. Burial followed at St. Georges
Cemetery in Valley Lee.
Eddie was born in Leonardtown MD to
Ronald Patrick Vause Sr. and Rose Marie
Abell on July 29, 1964. He went to school
at Leonardtown High School and gradu-
ated in 1982. He worked in waste water
management for The College of Southern
Maryland and Water Services. He enjoyed
shing, hunting and outdoor activity. He
also enjoyed spending time with his family
exceptionally his nieces and nephews.
Eddie is preceded in death by his father
Ronald Vause Sr., Step-Father James Abell
and both maternal grandparents G. Thomas
and Sarah Adams and both paternal grand-
parents Clarence and Nora Vause.
Eddie is survived by his mother Rose
M. Abell of Leonardtown, brothers Ron-
ald Vause Jr.(Terri) of Hollywood. Michael
Abell (Wanda) of Leonardtown, David
Abell(Melissa) of Leonardtown and his
sister Karen Vause Wise(Wesley) of Hol-
lywood. He is also survived by his godpar-
ents Bob and Liz Woodburn of Ridge and
extended family and friends.
Mary Ruth Horton
Mary Ruth Hor-
ton, 78, of Califor-
nia, MD passed
away March 5,
2017 at MedStar St.
Marys Hospital,
surrounded by her
loving family.
She was born
January 31, 1939 in
Yadkinville, N.C.
to the late Wil-
liam Henry McCollum and Nelly Mildred
Money.
On December 23, 1962, Mary Ruth mar-
ried her beloved husband, Oscar Bobby
Horton at Yadkinville Baptist Church,
North Carolina. Together they celebrated
over 54 wonderful years of marriage. She
began her career as a teacher at Great Mills
High School in 1961 and then was a plank
owner for Esperanza Middle School join-
ing their staff at their opening in 1962.
She left teaching to raise her children and
enjoy her time with them. She returned to
work at the Retired Senior Volunteer Pro-
gram as a Director until her retirement on
June 30, 2000. In retirement she remained
a strong activist for senior citizens and
was proactive in getting legislation and
additional funding and services for many
seniors, including Meals on Wheels, the
Senior Tax Credit, and services through
the Ofce on Aging and Transit services.
In addition to being active in serving her
community, especially the senior commu-
nity, she also enjoyed travelling extensively
with her husband and scrapbooking. Her
greatest love was for her family whom she
enjoyed spending time with, especially her
grandchildren.
She was the past president of the Leonar-
dtown Recreation Council, past Girl Scout
Troop Leader, Chairperson for MRPA
(Maryland Recreation and Parks Asso-
ciation), and past Board Member for St.
Marys Recreation and Parks. She was an
active member of NARFE and a member of
the Maryland State Legislative Committee.
In addition to her beloved husband,
Mary Ruth is also survived by her children,
Deborah Sneeuwjagt (Frederik) of Hun-
tingtown, MD and Cynthia Ferguson of
Fort Mill, SC; her grandchildren: Brooke
Sneeuwjagt, Heather Sneeuwjagt, Erik
Sneeuwjagt, Stephen Ferguson (Brittany),
Bobbie Ann Atwood (Allen) and William
Michael Ferguson; 4 great grandchildren;
and extended family and friends. She is
preceded in death by her parents.
Family will receive friends for Mary
Ruths Life Celebration on Friday, March
10, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., with
a Funeral Service celebrated by Pastor Jim
Swecker at 2:00 p.m., at Brinseld Funeral
Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonar-
dtown, MD 20650. Interment will follow
at Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonard-
town, MD.
Serving as pallbearers will be Stephen
Ferguson, William Michael Ferguson, Erik
Sneeuwjagt, Brooke Sneeuwjagt, Heather
Sneeuwjagt, and Joshua Backstedt.
Arrangements by the Brinseld Funeral
Home, P.A.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinseldfuneral.com.
Bruce Alan Stanley
Bruce Alan Stan-
ley, 60, passed away
suddenly at his
home in Mechan-
icsville, MD on
Saturday, March 4,
2017.
He leaves be-
hind his loving and
caring wife of 36
years Kelly and two
daughters Jessica
Marie Wright, Paige Elizabeth Stanley and
son-in-law Mike Wright all of Mechanics-
ville MD.
Bruce has two wonderful grandsons,
Corbin and Decklan Wright, whom he
adored and treasured.
He was preceded in death by his father
Roland V. Stanley, sister-in-law Karen Go-
ris and brother-in-law Tony Guido.
The family who will greatly miss him
consists of his mother, Florence Stanley,
Coltons Point, MD. Brothers, Roland Stan-
ley Nanjemoy, MD, Albert Stanley Coltons
Point, MD. Sisters, Lynette Stanley, Chris-
tine Guido Baltimore, MD. Sisters-in-law,
Kathy Hayden, Mechanicsville, MD, Kim
King, Longs, SC, and Jerri Stanley, Nanje-
moy MD. Brothers-in-law, Bill Goris Ger-
mantown MD, Owens Hayden Mechanic-
sville, MD, Ronnie King Longs, SC and
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
Bruce never would have tooted his own
horn, but when he did you heard it followed
by Nobody Told Me. Or Do as I say and Diane Baylor; his son and daughter-in-
not as I do, so we will.
A Memorial Gathering will be held
Thursday, March 9th 2017 from 5PM
7PM with a Time of Remembrance will be
held at 7PM at Brinseld-Echols Funeral
Home 30195 Three Notch Road Charlotte
Hall, MD 20622.
A party will be held in celebration of
Bruces life at a later WARM date, he never
liked the cold.
In lieu of owers please send donations
to American Heart Association, American
Cancer Society or American Diabetes As-
sociation in his name.
Douglas Alexander
Ramsey
Douglas Alex-
ander Ramsey died
on March 3, 2017 in
Charlotte Hall, MD.
He was 53 years old.
Mr. Ramsey was
born March 13th,
1963 in London,
England. He gradu-
ated from Freehold
Township High
School, and attend-
ed Hawthorne College. He married Beth
Grifth in 1983, and shortly after, moved
to Leonardtown, Maryland and opened
Applejack K9 Academy. Applejack K9
Academy has been in business for 30 years,
and is now owned and run by Mr. Ramseys
two sons, Kyle and Ryan.
Mr. Ramsey had a passion for canine
training and development. The family
owned canine academy is known through-
out Southern Maryland as a caring, loving,
community oriented business. Mr. Ramsey
loved working personally with all of his
customers, whom he considered not just
customers, but family. Some of his favor-
ite joys in life included hunting and shing.
He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan,
and cherished the word of God, his life on
earth, and time spent with family.
Mr. Ramsey is survived by his wife,
Beth; his parents, Ralph and Susan
Ramsey; his two sisters Patricia Grenier
law, Kyle and Joanna; his daughter and son-
in-law, Alison and Dane Taylor; his son,
Ryan Ramsey and one grandchild, Raylan
Douglas Ramsey.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 7 from
2- 4pm and 6-8 pm at the Encounter Chris-
tian Center, 30080 Henry Lane, Charlotte
Hall, Maryland. Funeral service will be
held on Wednesday, March 8 at 10:30 am at
the Encounter Christian Center.
In lieu of owers Memorial Donations
may be made to Encounter Christian
Center, P.O. Box 412, Charlotte Hall, MD
20622.
Pallbearers will be Kyle Ramsey, Ryan
Ramsey, Alison Taylor, William Dane Tay-
lor, James Cannon and Stephen Cannon.
Arrangements are being handled by
Brinseld-Echols Funeral Home, P.A.,
30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall,
MD 20622.

Happy 80th Birthday in Heaven!

(Tears instead of wishes and owers instead of cards)
Today is the 4th anniversary of the day you left this earth.
We know all who knew you have appreciated your worth. To Place A Memorial,
Because no-one was more caring then you our dear mother. Please Call
You radiated that love like no other. 301-373-4125
As we think about you which we do most every day.
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We conclude when you left, you took part of us away.

We know you are preparing meals for folks on the other side. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Forever in our hearts,
But we hope you can see there is still a love for you
Karen, Monkey, Debbie,
we cannot hide. Ray, and Junior
Thursday, March 9, 2017 The County Times Letters 19

Letters to the Editor

To-the-Editor:
A group of citizens have banded together
to challenge the approval of the Dean prop-
erty development between Rt 235 and Old
Rt 235 and Sotterley Rd. Our primary ob-
jection is we feel the staffs of the County
and State did not adequately advocate for
our public safety or for orderly develop-
ment. We have hired a lawyer and led an
objection in the Circuit Court. As most of
us testied, we do not oppose the develop-
ment, but are concerned about the safety
issues being worsened by adding the full
left and right turn intersection on Sotterley
Rd, in between two already high anxiety
intersections. This effort will cost our citi-
zens committee a painful and unnecessary
$15,000 or more to do what the County and
State should have.
It is well documented, and testied to,
that the intersections affected by this de-
velopment, as currently proposed, are both
busy with unsafe trafc patterns and sight
distances. Adding an intersection in the
500 between the two will add to our safety
issues.
The developer insisted on adding a full
left and right turn intersection in between
on Sotterley Rd with known sight distance
and trafc pattern issues. The State inter-
section at Sotterley Rd and Rt 235 already
has many safety issues due to accumulated
accommodations over the years as demon-
strated by the many accidents and the less
than safe daily maneuvers needed to enter
and exit the Burchmart. The intersection
at Sotterley Rd and Old Rt 235 has major
sight distance issues identied by County
staff, yet they recommended approval any-
way. While extensive upgrades are being
required 300 away at the Rt 235 trafc
light, the closer intersection on the prop-
erty corner at Old Rt 235 was designated as
off site, and not relevant to the proposed
development. The testimonies on safety is-
sues from the many residents at the hear-
ing did not sway the Appeals Board. The
County Attorney stated that public safety
issues may override letter of the law con-
siderations. There are options; the obvious
and safer plan should be to use the already
established intersection at the rehouse as
the primary entrance into the development.
The developer was allowed, and even en-
couraged, by the County to split the prop-
erty into two applications, allowing trafc
issues created by the 2nd application to
possibly be ignored. So no additional traf-
c considerations will likely be needed for
the car dealership application submitted
within a week of the rst application being
approved by the Appeals Board. Piece-
mealing the applications benets the devel-
oper, not the public. This is not orderly or
comprehensive development and will add
even more trafc activity at the Sotterley
Rd entrance.
To add insult to injury there is now a
March 9 Appeals Board hearing requested
by the developer to cut down the area of
trees stipulated to be left in place by the
Appeals Board approval. You are invited.
So we citizens will spend time and tal-
ent and money to provide a safer trafc
situation and a more orderly development,
something the County and State staffs
should have done initially. We depend on
the County and State experts to keep us
safe and to advocate for the public as well.
Mike & Barbara Thompson
To the editor,
RAISE THE IMPACT FEE
Our County Commissioners just voted
4 to 1 to raise the $ 4,500 Impact Fee for
building a new home by 5% or $225 per
year. This fee has not been raised since
the year 2000, and comes nowhere close to
covering the impact costs that a new home
places upon schools, roads, and services.
This 5% is too little, and it is insignicant
in the amount of revenue that it will gener-
ate and insignicant in any nancial bur-
den on builders/developers and new home
buyers. At a 5% annual increase it will take
well over 20 years, maybe more, for the fee
to get to a fair and reasonable level or where
it needs to be to cover current impact costs
which continue to rise. It was reported that
Commissioner Hewitt would not vote for
even this token increase???
Because of these unrealistically low
Impact Fees, existing Homeowners must
subsidize the impact of new home construc-
tion through taxes. The Impact Fee should
be raised at a more accelerated rate to get
it to where it should be and make it fairer
for existing homeowners. As a minimum,
it should be raised $1,000 per year until it
gets to where it needs to be. Maybe double
what it is now would be a start which would
Caring is our Business
Charles Memorial Gardens
still be reasonable by comparison to other
jurisdictions. This $1,000 annual increase
is not much on a new house costing sev-
eral hundred thousand dollars. Also,raising
the Impact Fee would help existing home
sales that must compete now with new
home sales that are being subsidized. Help-
ing existing home sales may also slow
development which also has many pluses.
The Commissioners need to balance the
scales and raise the Impact Fee to realistic
levels sooner rather than later.
Any of these Commissioners who con-
sider the Impact Fee to be a Political Hot
Potato must realize that there are more
existing homeowners who vote than there
are builders/developers and new home buy-
ers. Also with many spending projects in
the pipeline, and these Commissioners
spending down funding surpluses, increas-
ing the Impact Fees seems like a fair and
benign way to increase revenue without
raising our future taxes. If you want to
dance,somebody has got to pay the d-
dler!!! Contact the Commissioners by
email at CSMC@stmarysmd.com to let
them know how you feel about this un-
fair situation.
Joe Wible Sr/ Leonardtown

To the editor, standards with his employees as he holds

Cremation Urn Niches

Regarding Sex Education Class at parents to with their children. Apparently
Library Cancelled after Public Outcry, Mr. Blackwell also didnt read the adver-
which appeared in the Times on March tisement for the event which touted free
2nd, I nd it hard to believe that high-level safer sex kits to attendees, which could

ofcials in the library system knew little
to nothing about this program they sched-
uled, especially considering the controver-
sial nature of the talk. This demonstrates
at best gross incompetence. So many ques-
tions come to mind: Why is the County
Library co-sponsoring a sex ed class with
a lubricant company? Why is it doing so
without properly researching the contents
of the class or the background/agenda of
the speaker? Why is it doing so without in-
volving parents? Why is the public library
even co-sponsoring sex talks for children
in the rst place?
There is more than a little irony in the
statement made by Michael Blackwell, the
director of the county library system, that
he and his staff rely on parents knowing
what their kids are doing when explaining
why the library was not planning to require
parental consent for a sex ed class that de-
liberately excluded parents. Mr. Blackwell,
who apparently has no idea what his staff
is doing (I wasnt aware of some of the
details involving this), expects parents to
know what their kids are doing. It would be
nice if he would hold himself to the same
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have included children as young as twelve.
He would have us believe that sexual aids
would not have been handed out to minors,
even though the advertisement promised
them, and they were distributed at other li-
braries where Bianca Palmisano spoke.
Ms. Palmisano clearly has an agenda to
push. She promotes herself on social media
as a vivacious queer, feminist, dancer, and
sex geek. She served as a keynote speaker
for Slutwalk 2013. During that talk she
promoted The Garden, a sex toy shop with
which she is afliated, where, according
to her, polyamorous leather dykes could
hang out with kinky bisexuals and couples Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown is adding a Cremation
and compare notes with lifelong swingers, Niche Wall Garden to our meticulously maintained Perpetual Care
and still welcome those just beginning to Cemetery. We are dedicated to providing a cremation inurnment
explore their sexuality. Who thought, alternative that honors the memory of your loved one in a beautifully
This is the woman we want instructing crafted stone and granite columbarium wall. Each 12 x 12 niche is
our children on sex? Somebody should
be held accountable. In the business world, available for double or single urn inurnment.
that would be Mr. Blackwell, despite his
admitted lack of knowledge of the happen-
A Family and Veteran Owned Business for over 40 Years
ings around him.
PO Box 427, 26325 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650
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20 In Our Community The County Times
Concerts Are Back at
St. Leonard VFD
Two Shows Scheduled This Summer
By Dick Myers
Staff Writer
The St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment will be holding concerts his summer
from big name entertainers after a one-year
hiatus. The fire department has announced
that Hunter Hayes ad Justin Moore will be
performing at the Bayside Toyota Pavilion
on the fire department grounds.
At the end of the 2015 season the fire de-
partment announced that it had suspended
its 2016 season because of the huge amount
of work required by departments volun-
teers at the concerts, which were usually
well attended, often by fans from outside
Sothern Maryland.
Calls to determine the reason for the re-
instating of the concerts this coming sum-
mer were not returned by fire department
representatives as of press time.
Hayes, a country heartthrob, is consid-
ered the leader of the music genres youth
movement. His self-titled debut album was
Hunter Hayes Justin Moore
PAX Museum Seeks Board
Of Directors Applicant
The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
Association is currently soliciting interest
from motivated, energetic potential candi-
dates to join our Board of Directors.
The Museum is at an inflection point
in its history, says association President
George Hill. We now have the new build-
ing open, renovation of older buildings
underway, and new exhibits being planned
and executed. We need energetic, pas-
sionate, and enthusiastic members for this
working board. Participation on this board
is not a spectator opportunity; anyone who
wishes to join the board should be prepared
to communicate openly, bring good ideas,
and a strong desire to work as a team.
The PRNAMA has an all-volunteer
working board. Each board member takes
a portion of the museums operations (e.g.,
education; fundraising; collections man-
agement; outreach; etc) and builds and
manages a committee, to effectively dis-
perse the tasking and continue to improve
the overall guest experience.
Thursday, March 9, 2017
released in 2011 and reached number one
on the Billboard Top Country Albums
chart. The album spawned the Number
One ingle Wanted.
Hayes has been nominated for five
Grammy Awards, including Best New
Artist and won the CMA Award for New
Artist of the Year in 2012, along with three
BMIAwards.
Justin Moore is a country singer/song-
writer who released his first album, also
self-titled, in 2009 followed by three other
successful albums.
Moore has also charted eleven times on
the Hot Country Songs, including the num-
ber one singles Small Town USA, If
Heaven Wasnt So Far Away, Til My Last
Day, Lettin the Night Roll, and You
Look Like I Need a Drink; and the top 10
hits Backwoods and Point at You.
Hayes will be performing at Bayside
Toyota Pavilion on Sat-
urday, June 24. Moore is
scheduled for Saturday,
July 22. Lindsey Erin
will be the opening act
for Hayes. The opener for
Moore has not yet been
announced.
General public tickets
for the Hayes concert go
on sale March 14 and for
Moore on March 28. For
more information go to
slvfd.org
dickmyers@countytimes.net
The museum is looking for enthusias-
tic, dedicated members of the Southern
Maryland community as well as those with
military and government experience with
the desire to join us in meeting the mission
and goals and mission of the Patuxent River
Naval Air Museum.
Board member Chad Miller is leading the
search for new directors. We are in search
of four individuals that can represent our
diverse outreach programs and help shape
the future. Ideal candidates would spring
from backgrounds such as education, legal,
technology, event/program planning and
community outreach
Anyone interested in joining the team is
encouraged to send a short biography or re-
sume and cover letter to association@pax-
museum.com with the subject line Candi-
date for Board of Directors no later than
March 31st.
From The Patuxent River
Naval Air Museum Association.
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Sheriffs Ofce Now Spectacular Skies
Accepting Applications at Annmarie Gardens
for CAMP D.A.R.E.
Now, more than ever, it is important to
educate children about the harmful effects
of drugs, alcohol, and violence. To assist
parents and teachers in this effort, the St.
Marys County Sheriffs Ofce is once
again offering CAMP D.A.R.E. (Drug
Abuse Resistance Education), a FREE
week-long workshop for upcoming 5th and
6th-grade students. Through its curriculum
and the efforts of its trained counselors,
CAMP D.A.R.E. provides impressionable
youth with the tools they will need to make
the right decisions, as they transition from
tweens to teenagers.
The counselors at CAMP D.A.R.E. have
structured a fun environment that encour-
ages participation by all students. Activities
include arts and crafts, recreational com-
petitions, and public-safety related events.
Students are engaged at the same time as
they are provided useful information about
how to resist drugs and alcohol, and how to
deal with threats of violence.
CAMP D.A.R.E. is made possible by -
nancial and other charitable contributions,
including monies seized from assets forfei-
tures, and follows the D.A.R.E. America
Elementary curriculum. Certied D.A.R.E.
Instructors will teach two D.A.R.E. lessons
each day. Camp counselors include mem-
bers of the St. Marys County Sheriffs Of-
ce, as well as students from the Dr. James
A. Forrest Career and Technology Center
for Criminal Justice.
Commissioners Honor
Women for Womens
History Month
Women across the country have helped
make our nation stronger and better by im-
proving communities and playing a vital
role in achieving justice and equal rights
for all citizens. In honor of their efforts the
Commissioners of St. Marys County rec-
ognized all women with a Womens His-
tory Month proclamation.
Women continue to strengthen our Na-
tion, State, and county and the world at
large by excelling as leaders in all walks of
life, said Commissioner President Randy
Guy. This includes business, law, politics,
family life, education, community service,
science, medicine, Military Service and the
arts.
Commissioner Guy noted the State of
Maryland was among the rst states in the
Nation to declare March as Womens His-
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Register your child NOW for the 10th An-
nual St. Marys County CAMP D.A.R.E.
program, hosted by the St. Marys County
Sheriffs Ofce, in cooperation with St.
Marys County Public Schools. CAMP
D.A.R.E. is a FREE ve-day camp for
upcoming 5th and 6th-grade students. The
camp will take place between the hours of
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., from June 26 - 30,
2017, at Leonardtown High School. Morn-
ing snacks, plus lunch, will be provided
each day.
Space is limited to 100 student partici-
pants, on a rst come, rst served basis.
Students must be residents of St. Marys
County. Transportation to and from the Spectacular Skies Exhibit Feb. 17-July 23, 2017; Kay Daugherty Gallery, Murray Arts
camp each day is the responsibility of each Building
parent/guardian. Students must be signed A stunning exhibit with over 65 works from local, regional and national artists that
in and out each day by an adult. Proper showcase the wonder and mystery of skies. Juried by St. Marys College graduate, Allie
identication will be required. Snyder Datillio.
Medical staff will be present during
CAMP D.A.R.E. to handle any emergen-
Commissioners Proclaim
cies that may arise. They will be able to
dispense regularly prescribed medication,
supplied by the parent/guardian.
Developmental Disabilities
To secure a spot at CAMP D.A.R.E.,
visit www.rstsheriff.com for an applica-
tion. Applications can be mailed, faxed, or
Awareness Month
emailed, to the following address and post-
marked by June 2, 2017:
From Jennifer Stone, Sheriffs Ofce PIO
Life Side by Side is the theme for this diverse communities and the openness to
years Developmental Disabilities Aware- learn and acknowledge each individuals
ness Month. The theme emphasizes that contribution and focus on the abilities of
people with disabilities are people rst all people, said Commissioner Tom Jarboe
- people who want to be fully included in (1st District). The proclamation offers full
their communities, just like everyone else. support to efforts which assist people with
The Commissioners of St. Marys County developmental disabilities to make choices
have chosen to stand Side by Side with that enable them to live successful lives and
people with disabilities by issuing a proc- realize their potential.
lamation in recognition of Developmental The commissioners urge citizens to re-
Disabilities Awareness Month. think and revitalize our communities so all
Developmental Disabilities Awareness our communities can be inclusive and ac-
Month highlights the many ways in which cessible during Developmental Disabilities
people with and without developmental Awareness Month.
disabilities come together to form strong,
From St. Marys County PIO
tory Month after President Carter initiated
the occasion in 1980. This included the de-
velopment of curriculum materials in all of
the states public schools.
The 2017 Womens History Month theme
Mike Batson Photography
is Honoring Trailblazing Women in Labor
and Business. It underscores the power
Freelance Photographers
and inspiration of generations of women
working together to move history forward.
In proclaiming Womens History Month
the commissioners urge everyone in St.
Events
Marys County to observe the month
through appropriate ceremonies and activi-
Weddings
ties and to remember the many contribu-
tions made by women in this county, in the Family Portraits
State of Maryland and in the United States
all year round.
From St. Marys County PIO 301-938-3692
mikebatsonphotography@hotmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/mikebatsonphotography
 22 Calendars
Community Calendar
Thursday, March 9
Free Tax Preparation And Electronic
Filing
Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills
Road, Lexington Park, Maryland
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
The AARP Tax-Aide program is providing
free walk-in tax preparation and electronic
filing for low-to middle-income taxpayers,
with special attention paid to those ages 60
and older, at the Church of the Ascension,
21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park,
MD. Taxpayers do not need to be a mem-
ber of AARP. Taxpayers must bring their
SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS and picture
IDs, as well as a copy of their 2015 tax re-
turns and all income and tax related infor-
mation including names, SOCIAL SECU-
RITY CARDS, and birth dates for every-
one who will be listed on the return. Tax-
payers must also bring health care benefits
and insurance information, including Form
1095-A if health insurance was obtained
through the Marketplace or Exchange. We
are not able to prepare tax returns involv-
ing businesses, farms, rental properties,
or partnerships. Additional information is
available at: smctaxaide.org.
Health Presentation: Leg Works
Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905 Chan-
cellors Run Road, Great Mills
10:00 AM-12 Noon
The Center for Vein Restoration will pres-
ent Leg Works, a one-hour program that
discusses Venous Insufficiency, the cause
of varicose veins and spider veins, which
affects 50 percent of women over 50 and 30
percent of men over 50. Besides offering
information and demonstrations on this hot
topic, there will be an opportunity to ask
questions of the staff from The Center for
Vein Restoration. Register for this presen-
tation by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658,
or stop by the reception desk to sign up.
CSM Alumni & Friends Connection
Dinner
CSM, Leonardtown
6:00 PM
CSM alumni are invited to the CSM
Alumni & Friends Connection for dinner
and to share insights at one of three focus
group sessions. Ideas shared will directly
March 9, Leonardtown Campus, Build-
ing C, Room 216, 22950 Hollywood Road,
Leonardtown; and 6 p.m., March 14, Prince
Frederick Campus, Flagship Building,
Room 119, Prince Frederick. Free. A $50
gift card will be raffled at each event and
there will be door prizes. RSVP by March 3
at csmd.edu/alumni. The college is also in-
terested in hearing from alumni who cant
attend at csmd.edu/whereareyounow.
Friday, March 10
Special Request
A Contra Dance, sponsored by Southern
Maryland Traditional Music and Dance
(SMTMD)
7:00 PM
Featuring callerAnn Fallon, with live mu-
sic by the Southern MD Open Band, this
event will be held on Friday, March 10,
2017 at the Christ Episcopal Church Par-
ish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico,
MD. The doors open at 7:00pm; dancing
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begins at 7:30 pm. Admission is $10 for
non-SMTMD members; $6 for members
(band members are free).
Contra is a traditional American style of
social dance and is a huge amount of fun
(and exercise) for the whole family! If
youve ever danced a Virginia Reel or been
to a Square Dance, you have a good idea
how much fun it can be. If you havent,
its about time you tried it! Beginners are
encouraged to arrive at 7:00 for the dance
workshop. No special clothing is required!
You need to be comfortable, to move freely.
There will be an ice cream social during the
dance intermission. For more information
and directions go towww.smtmd.org
Fish Dinner, All you can Eat
St George Catholic Church, 19199 St
George Church Rd, Valley Lee, MD
4:30 PM-11:00 PM
Menu includes, Fried Catfish, Cream of
Crab soup, Ukoy/Shrimp Fritters, French
Fries, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw ,Shrimp
Fried Rice, Pancit , Mac & Cheese
Suggested Donation $10.00
POC Brian Werring 240-925-5668
7th District Optimist Club Drive Thru
Fish & Chips Dinner
7th District Optimist Club Park 21860
Colton Point Rd
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Homemade beer battered cod, Thick cut
fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce and roll
$10.00
5pm7pm
Every Friday during Lent
Connection Cafe, Upper Room
Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, Sot-
terly Rd. Hollywood MD
6:30 PM
The Connection Caf is alive and well.
This is a free non-Alcoholic event for the
community (age 17 and up) . Beverages and
snacks provided (donation requested but
not expected) Conversation, WIFI, ping/
pong ,pool table and other games. If you are
a musician, or singer the mic is open. It is
a great supportive atmosphere come on out
and join us. For more information contact
the church at 301-373-2130
A Vintage Affair: Spring Fever Silent
Auction
Bay District VFD Shangri La Drive
7:00 PM-11:00 PM
The Chesapeake Charter School Alliance
presents A Vintage Affair: Spring Fever!
Join us for our annual silent auction benefit-
ting the Chesapeake Public Charter School.
It will be a delightful evening of handcraft-
ed cocktails, wonderful wines from Slack
Winery and scrumptious treats from CD
Caf. All while bidding on a great selection
of silent auction items. Art from many lo-
cal artists, jewelry, gift cards, experiences,
sports memorabilia and gift cards.
Celebrate Recovery
Our Fathers House45020 Patuxent
Beach Rd, California, MD
7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Please join us for Celebrate Recovery, a
free Christian-based 12-step program for
adults 18 & up struggling with any hurt,
hangup, or habit, meets Fridays at Our
Fathers House Assembly of God Church
in California, Maryland. A large group
lesson 7:30-8:30pm and gender-specific
small groups 8:30-9:30pm are followed by
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email zach@countytimes.net
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
refreshments. For more information e-mail
OFHCR4U@gmail.com. Wed love to meet
you!
Saturday, March 11
VFW Auxiliary Golf Tournament Fund-
raiser on April 27th @ PAX
23248 Cedar Point Rd, Patuxent River, MD
20670
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Calling all Golfers: The VFW Auxiliary
Post 2632 is hosting a Golf Tournament
Fundraiser on April 27, 2017 at Cedar Point
Golf Course, Patuxent River, MD. All pro-
ceeds from the event will raise funds for the
McVets organization (www.mcvet.org) .
The tournament is limited to 30- four man
teams. Singles will be paired with other
teams to create a 4-person team. Early Bird
Registration begins today through April
13th and is $75 per person or $300 per
team. Regular Registration is April 14-25
and is $350 per team; so gather your team
and get registered during our early bird reg-
istration and save $50 per team!
Raffles, Silent Auction and prizes will be
awarded throughout the event. Breakfast
and Lunch included.
Contact Wayne LaFleur at Auxilia-
ryvfw2632@gmail.com or call 240-431-
3086. Drop by the Post with your registra-
tion check or mail to VFW Post 2632, Attn:
Auxiliary Golf Tournament, P.O. Box 86,
California, MD 20619.
Nolan Scully Benefit
37497 Zack Fowler Rd, Chaptico, MD
20621
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Benefit for Nolan Scully and family. All
proceeds go directly to the family. Raffle
baskets, Silent auction, Bake sale, vendors
& crafters! Indoor/Outdoor.
Located at Christ Church Parish Hall.
We are taking donations for the silent auc-
tion & basket raffles!
Please contact Faith 240-587-4176 or
faithsloper24@gmail.com
Hope to see everyone there!
Free Tax Preparation And Electronic Filing
Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills
Road, Lexington Park, Maryland
9:00 AM-12 Noon
On Saturdays, for taxpayers arriving from
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (NOON) , the
AARP Tax-Aide program is providing free
walk-in tax preparation and electronic fil-
ing for low-to middle-income taxpayers,
with special attention paid to those ages 60
and older, at the Church of the Ascension,
21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park,
MD. Taxpayers do not need to be a mem-
ber of AARP. Taxpayers must bring their
SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS and picture
IDs, as well as a copy of their 2015 tax re-
turns and all income and tax related infor-
mation including names, SOCIAL SECU-
RITY CARDS, and birth dates for every-
one who will be listed on the return. Tax-
payers must also bring health care benefits
and insurance information, including Form
1095-A if health insurance was obtained
through the Marketplace or Exchange. We
are not able to prepare tax returns involv-
ing businesses, farms, rental properties,
or partnerships. Additional information is
available at: www.smctaxaide.org .
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Southern MD Decorative Painters Meet-
ing & Paint-In
Immaculate Conception Church 28297 Old
Village Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 20659
(This will be in the hall behind the church)
9:30 AM0-3:00 PM
The Southern MD Decorative Ptrs will
meet at 9:30 Saturday, March 11th.
A business meeting will be followed by
painting a project led by Debbie Reece.
Guests are always welcome and should
contact us for supply info if youd like to
paint on the date of your visit.
You can visit our website at www.smd-
paint.org. Any questions contact Garnett
Joy @ 301-884-2835 or email LearnTo-
Paint2016@gmail.com.
Backstairs/Upstairs
Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane,
Hollywood, MD 20636
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Tours at 11 am & 1 pm
Tickets: $20available online only sotter-
ley.org
Once a year, the exclusive Backstairs/
Upstairs tour of Historic Sotterleys 1703
Plantation House is offered to a limited
group of visitors. Go behind the scenes, en-
ter rooms not seen on a regular tour, and
view our notable collections.
Guitar Fest 2017
5 South Event Center 21030 Point Lookout
Road, Callaway, Maryland 21020
2:00 PM-11:00 PM
Guitar lovers unite for the 5th Annual Gui-
tar Festival by Power Jam Music Alliance
with an afternoon Guitar Workshop and
evening Guitar Concert and Art Show.
The headliner for the festival is Cathy Fink
& Marcy Marxer. Theyve earned two
GRAMMY Awards and an additional 11
GRAMMY nominations. They produced
and performed on Tom Paxtons GRAM-
MY nominated UK CDs and tours. Tom
says, Cathy & Marcy are at home in a
dozen musical styles. They swing you, jazz
you, and old-timey you till you just give up
and bliss out. The featured performances
are by local guitar artists Longman Joseph
Norris, and Dylan Galvin. The supporting
acts are David Flood, Jessica St. Claire,
Josh Riley and Brandon Aksteter. The Art
Show will display paintings and other art
works by local artist. Come with your gui-
tar at 2 PM to 4 PM for the Guitar Work-
shop with Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer
and stay around for the Guitar Concert and
Art Show at 7 PM to 11 PM. All ages are
welcome. The festival will be held at the 5
South Event Center, 21030 Point Lookout
Road, Callaway, Maryland 20620. The fes-
tival is sponsored by the Maryland State
Arts Council and the St. Marys County
Arts Council. For further information go to
www.PJMA.info or call 240-925-8659.
Quarter Auction BenefitSMAWL
St. Marys Fairgrounds
5:00 PM-8:30 PM
42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown, MD
Doors open at 5PM; auction starts at 6PM
Benefit: St. Marys Animal Welfare League
Paddles are $3 each or 2 for $5. Bids are
1-4 quarters depending on the value of the
prizes to be won.
St. Pattys dinners and surprises through-
out the evening.
For info or reservations, call 410-474-2958.
Follow us on Facebook at Quarter Auctions
in SOMD.
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Sunday, March 12
Special Request
Knights Of Columbus Chicken Dinner
- Ridge
11:30 AM-5:00 PM
Fried Chicken dinner at the Saint Michaels
Council Knights of Columbus hall, 16441
Three Notch Road, Ridge, MD. Dinners;
carry-outs available until 5 p.m. $12.00.
Dessert table available. 301-872-4641.
Breakfast-2nd District VFD&RS Valley
Lee
45245 Drayden Rd, Valley Lee, MD 20692
8:00 AM-11:00 AM
BreakfastAll-You-Can-Eat
When: Sunday, March 12, 2017
Time: 8:00 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M.
Where: 2nd District VFD & RS
Cost: Adults$9.00; Children 612
$5.00; Children 5 & under are free
MENU: Scrambled Eggs, Home Fried Po-
tatoes, Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage
Links, Ham, Bacon,Hot Biscuits, Creamed
Chipped Beef,
Spiced Applesauce, & Grits
Assorted juices, milk and coffee will be
available.
Sponsored by Fire Dept. & Rescue Squad
Auxiliary.
Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner at Holly-
wood Vol. Rescue Squad
Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, 43256
Rescue Lane, Hollywood, MD 20636
11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Drive Thru Chicken Dinnerhalf a chick-
en, parsley potatoes, green beans, roll,
cookies. $12.00
People On the Go Open House
Arc of Southern Maryland, 25470 Point
Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650
2:00 PM-5:00 PM
People on the Go helps people with dis-
abilities learn how to self-advocate. Come
to our fun event to socialize with People
on the Go members and learn more about
what we do.
Monday, March 13
Pax River Quilters Guild Meeting/
Presentation
Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, 20850
Langley Rd., Lexington
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
This month we will have guest speaker
Kinney E. Harris of Lusby with his presen-
tation Ultimate Repairs He will be dis-
cussing a variety of things including quilt-
ing and sewing machines care. Bring your
block of the month, snack assignment, food
pantry donation and your Show & Tell
items. New members and guest welcome.
There is a $5.00 fee for non-members on
speaker nights. Pax River Quilters Guild is
a 501(c)(3) organization and is open to the
public. Visit our website www.paxriver-
quiltguild.com or our group page on Face-
book for guild information.
Tuesday, March 14
Research Irish Roots
Northern Senior Activity Center, 29655
Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Interested in learning more about your per-
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sonal Irish heritage? Louise McDonald will
lead a class at the Northern Senior Activity
Center on how to research your Irish roots.
This class will be taught in the computer
lab and basic computer experience using an
internet browser is required. Space is lim-
ited. To sign up for this series in advance,
please visit the signup table or call 301-475-
4200, ext. *3103.
Free Tax Preparation And Electronic
Filing
Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills
Road, Lexington Park, Maryland
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
The AARP Tax-Aide program is providing
free walk-in tax preparation and electronic
ling for low-to middle-income taxpayers,
with special attention paid to those ages 60
and older, at the Church of the Ascension,
21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park,
MD. Taxpayers do not need to be a mem-
during the Civil War Era by participating
ber of AARP. Taxpayers must bring their
SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS and picture
IDs, as well as a copy of their 2015 tax re-
turns and all income and tax related infor-
mation including names, SOCIAL SECU-
RITY CARDS, and birth dates for every-
one who will be listed on the return. Tax-
payers must also bring health care benets
and insurance information, including Form
1095-A if health insurance was obtained
through the Marketplace or Exchange. We
are not able to prepare tax returns involv-
ing businesses, farms, rental properties,
or partnerships. Additional information is
available at: smctaxaide.org.
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Wednesday, March 15
Homeschool Day
Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane,
Hollywood, MD 20636
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Spring Homeschool Day: Slavery to Free-
domDesigned for middle school-aged
students. Admission: $5 per person. Chil-
dren under age 5 FREE. One adult per fam-
ily FREE.
Purchase tickets in Advance for Both Days
at Ticketderby.com, or the day of the event
at our Visitor Center. No reservations nec-
essary. Rain or shine event.
Visit 4 stations throughout the day and learn
about life at Sotterley during the Civil War.
Students learn to appreciate what the life of
an American enslaved family was like who
lived and labored at Sotterley Plantation
in hands-on activities at our original slave
quarter and outbuildings.
Free Line Dance Lessons
Last Drop Country Bar23955 Mervell
Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Free line dance lessons. Beginner and
intermediate line dance lessons. Great
exercise!!
Thursday, March 16
Free Tax Preparation And Electronic
Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills
Road, Lexington Park, Maryland
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
The AARP Tax-Aide program is providing
Stop by and see what
Southern Maryland Online has to offer!
www.somd.com
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free walk-in tax preparation and electronic
ling for low-to middle-income taxpayers,
with special attention paid to those ages 60
and older, at the Church of the Ascension,
21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park,
MD. Taxpayers do not need to be a mem-
ber of AARP. Taxpayers must bring their
SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS and picture
IDs, as well as a copy of their 2015 tax re-
turns and all income and tax related infor-
mation including names, SOCIAL SECU-
RITY CARDS, and birth dates for every-
one who will be listed on the return. Tax-
payers must also bring health care benets
and insurance information, including Form
1095-A if health insurance was obtained
through the Marketplace or Exchange. We
are not able to prepare tax returns involv-
ing businesses, farms, rental properties,
or partnerships. Additional information is
available at: smctaxaide.org.
Gut-buster Cheese Steak Fundraiser @
VFW 2632
23282 Three Notch Rd, California, MD
20619
5:30 PM-8:00 PM
Stop by and enjoy one of our delicious
GUTBUSTER Philly-Style Cheese Steaks.
All Cheese Steaks served on a hoagie roll
or wrap with your choice of cheese and
grilled veggies, and served with American
Fries for only $8.00.
Choose from CHICKEN or STEAK. Eat
here or take one to go.
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Going On Library Calendar

Cloud Computing 101
Lexington Park Library will hold
Interview Skill and
Professionalism
In Entertainment Cloud Computing 101 on Thursday,
March 9 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Have
you heard of the Cloud, but youre not
Lexington Park Library will hold
an Interview Skills and Professional-
ism class on Tuesday, March 14 from
quite sure what that means or where 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn
to go to access it? Take a look at some skills and techniques that will help
Dance Til you Drop (DJ)
Thursday, March 9 Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great Mills
common cloud applications and learn them ace their next interview and de-
how easy and convenient cloud com- velop a professional appearance. This
Randy Nelson Top 40 Pop & Country + tons more to puting can be. Adult computer classes
choose from. program is being presented by a job
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, are limited to ages 16 and up. Regis- services specialist from the Depart-
Solomons !8:00 PM - Midnight tration required on www.stmalib.org. ment of Labor, Licensing, and Regula-
7:00-10:00 PM tions. Free. Registration recommend-
Crow Entertainment DJ
anglers-seafood.com
Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk Preschool Music ed on www.stmalib.org.
Trivia 9:00 PM Explorers
Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk www.anthonysdunkirk.com Leonardtown Library will hold Pokmon Trainers Club
8:30 PM Preschool Music Explorers on Friday, Leonardtown Library will host
www.anthonysdunkirk.com Tuesday, March 14 March 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. Join us as we explore music and
Pokmon Trainers Club for all ages on
Tuesday, March 14 from 5 p.m. to 6
Ben Connelly
Friday, March 10 Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
interpretive dance by playing simple
instruments, moving our bodies,
p.m. Do you have what it takes to be
the very best? Bring your games and/
Karaoke & DJ Night Solomons and creating art inspired by classical or your cards and prepare to battle
Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great Mills 6:00-9:00 PM pieces! For ages 3-5, Please register on against other Pokmon trainers! You
More Songs then you can sing in a anglers-seafood.com www.stmalib.org. can also make some Pokmon buttons
month of Sundays but you can have fun to take home, take turns playing a ret-
trying. 104,750 song to choose from! Survey Says Game Southern Maryland Math ro Pokmon game, and maybe make
8:00 PM Midnight Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk
7:00 PM Circle some friends (or rivals....) along the
way. No Registration required.
www.anthonysdunkirk.com Lexington Park Library will host
Karaoke the Southern Maryland Math Circle
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Introduction to Google
Solomons Wednesday, March 15 on Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m.
to 12 noon. The Southern Maryland Drive
9:00 PM-1:00 AM Math Circle provides fun, fascinating Lexington Park Library will hold
Wild Card Trivia
anglers-seafood.com math activities to middle- and high- an Introduction to Google Drive class
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
Solomons school students (and their families!) on Thursday, March 16 from 2 p.m. to
DJ Ray Run by the faculty at St. Marys Col- 4 p.m. Learn how to use Google drive
7:00-9:00 PM
Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk lege of Maryland, this monthly gath- to enhance productivity by improving
anglers-seafood.com
9:00 PM ering is sure to inspire a love of math- search skills and sharing documents.
www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Thursday, March 16 ematical exploration to everyone who Adult computer classes are limited to
comes. Snacks will be provided. No ages 16 and up. Registration required
Saturday, March 11 Phillip Parsons registration required. on www.stmalib.org.
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
Cowboy Crossing
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
Solomons
7:00-11:00 PM
Genealogy 102
Solomons Charlotte Hall Library will hold
anglers-seafood.com Genealogy 102 on Monday, March 13
8:00 PM-12 Midnight
anglers-seafood.com form 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Explore beyond
the basics with more detail on tips for
searching, more websites, scanning
old photos, creating timelines and us-
ing library resources and databases.
Adult computer classes are limited to
ages 16 and up. Registration required
on www.stmalib.org.

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St. Marys Department of Aging
Programs and Activities
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
Energy Assistance
Applications Available
2017 energy assistance program ap-
plications are being accepted through the
end of March. Persons who have not ap-
plied for the program since July 2016 are
eligible to apply. Eligibility is determined
by gross household income 30 days prior to
the date of application (one person $1,733
per month, two persons $2,336). Persons
age 60 years and over may contact the De-
partment of Aging & Human Services at
301-475-4200, ext. *1050. All others may
contact the Tri-County Community Action
Committee, Inc. at 301-475-5574, ext. 200.
National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and
to celebrate at the Garvey Senior Activity
Center invites you to dine with us through-
out the month. The U.S. Department of
Agriculture recommends Americans eat
a well-balanced diet of protein, grains,
dairy, fruit and vegetables. At Garvey, we
invite you to travel around the U.S. De-
partment of Agricultures My Plate food
guide. Each week during lunchtime you
will be given fun tips and tricks for meet-
ing the nutritional guidelines recommend
for a healthy lifestyle, including easy reci-
pes. Small gifts related to the weekly topic
will be given for individuals who dine with
us. Get your Nutrition Passport stamped
each time you attend lunch. Rack up those
stamps to be entered into the grand prize
drawing at the end of the month! To make
a reservation for lunch, call 301-475-4200,
ext. *1050.
St. Patricks Day Party
Tickets
There are still some St. Patricks Day
Celebration tickets available at the Loff-
ler Senior Activity Center. The fun takes
place on Friday, March 17, from 11 a.m.-
1:30 p.m. Advance tickets required for a
suggested donation of $7. Be sure to wear
your green. We will enjoy an hour of live
Irish music by David Norris during the
lunch hour. Lunch will feature Shepherds
Pie, Irish Soda Bread, Steamed Cabbage
and a yummy dessert. There may be a bit
of Tom Foolery and shenanigans after the
entertainment ends, so bring your sense of
humor! A limited number of tickets will be
sold, and ticket holders only will be able to
have lunch at Loffler on this day. To learn
more call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658
Wearin of the Green Bash at
OGarvey
For the luck of the Irish, join us at our
Annual St. Patricks Day bash at the Garvey
Senior Activity Center on Friday, March 17,
at noon! Enjoy a traditional meal of Shep-
herds Pie, Irish Soda Bread, steamed cab-
bage and a yummy dessert. Irish tunes to
be performed by John Pomerville, singer of
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Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658
Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information
traditional Irish pub tunes. Cost for lunch art instructors and is perfect for artists of
is by donation for those ages 60 and above all skill levels. Each picture will be pre- Dine and Paint Art Class
and $6 for those under the age of 60. To sketched a 16x20 canvas to guide you dur- Fundraiser with Jamie Naluai
make reservations, call 301-475-4200, ext. ing the painting process. This months proj- The Garvey Senior Activity Center
*1050, by noon on Thursday, March 16. Re- ect is of bird silhouettes on a chandelier. Council, Inc., is sponsoring a potluck
member to wear your lucky green! All supplies are provided, including acrylic Dine and Paint Fundraiser in support of the
paint, by Wine & Design. Refreshments are programs, activities and special events of-
St. Patricks Day Bingo offered as a courtesy of the center; no alco- fered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center.
On Friday, March 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Embrace the luck of the Irish and come hol is provided nor permitted. The cost is
play bingo at the Northern Senior Activ- $25 and is made payable to Southern Mary- bring a friend and enjoy an evening of fel-
ity Center on Friday, March 17, at 10-11:30 land Wine & Design. To sign up with pay- lowship and fun and learn how to paint a
a.m. Prizes will reflect a St. Patricks Day ment for the class in advance, please visit beautiful pre-sketched spring flower. The
theme in both colors and styles. The cost is the front desk. For more information, call class is suitable for artists of all skill lev-
$2 and is due the morning of the activity; 301-475-4200, ext. *3101. els. Jamie Naluai teaches regular art classes
no advance sign up. Space is limited, early throughout the community. Pre-registra-
arrival is advised to participate. For more Yellow Door Art Class tion and payment is required. The cost is
$25 and includes art supplies and a pot luck
information about the bingo or to sign up The Garvey Senior Activity Center is
for lunch, call 301-475-4200, ext. *3101. excited to continue to partner with Yellow dinner. Make checks payable to the instruc-
Door Art Studios to offer high quality, low tor Jamie Naluai; payment due in advance.
Call 301-475-4200, *1050, or stop by the
Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 cost art instruction. Come join us and take
reception desk to sign up and make your
The second level of Tai Chi for Arthritis home a beautiful piece of art! On Monday,
March 20, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. the theme payment. Class is limited to 15 so RSVP.
and Fall Prevention will take place at the
Loffler Senior Activity Center on Mondays for the art will be Springtime in Paris.
and Thursdays at 11 a.m. beginning Mon- This is a colorful and elegant piece that
day, March 13. Students who attended the centers on the Eiffel Tower. The cost for
Tai Chi 1 classes in January and February these classes will be $15 a person. Call the
are already enrolled in this new session. Garvey Senior Activity Center at 301-475-
Also welcome to enroll is anyone who 4200, ext. *1050, for more information and
has completed Tai Chi for Arthritis and to reserve your spot.
Fall Prevention 1 at any of the St. Marys
County Senior Activity Centers within the
past three years. It is also acceptable to join
these classes if you have already completed
Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 or 3. If you are eligi-
ble and wish to sign up, call 301-475-4200,
ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk.
Do You Like to Play Cards?
There are lots of card-playing opportuni-
ties at the Loffler Senior Activity Center:
On Monday Wednesday and Friday morn-
ings pinochle players begin gathering at
8 a.m. and keep it going until lunch time.
Tuesday is the day for Bridge, Pitch and Ca-
nasta while Wednesday ushers in a group
that plays Penny Poker and Pitch (and may-
be other games). A nice game of Pitch hap-
pens on Thursday mornings. Friday morn-
ings brings us back to Pinochle. There are
many afternoons when impromptu games
of Uno or something similar breaks out.
There are also puzzles, extra card decks,
classic favorite games like Dominoes,
Cribbage and Scrabble available if you and
a friend wish to get a game out of the ac-
tivity closet to enjoy. Additionally, there
are coloring sheets with markers and color
pencils available in the same activity closet.
You can just show up on these days or, if
you have questions, call 301-475-4200, ext.
*1658.
Wine & Design Painting at
Northern
Join us on Thursday, March 16, at 9:30-
11:30 a.m. at the Northern Senior Activity
Center with Southern Maryland Wine &
Design. This class is taught by professional
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By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Who We Are
A few years ago I read a post on Face-
book in which its author talked about what
the world would be like if everyone wore a
signI imagined the signs like giant pen-
dants dangling from each persons neck,
the rst thing wed see when we looked
at each other. As we went about our busi-
ness each day, these signs would tell the
real story about our life in that moment.
One sign might say, Im about to lose my
home, and another might read, My hus-
band died defending our country last year.
Others would be far more mundane: I just
got a speeding ticket; Im coming down
with a nasty cold; the washing machine
ooded the basement. The idea behind
the Facebook post was that each of us has
a story and a set of experiences that not
only contribute to who we are, both within
ourselves and in relation to others, but that
these stories and experiences might explain
our behavior at any given time.
Ive been thinking about that idea a lot
lately. My youngest brother started Hos-
pice services very recently, and during the
weeks leading up to his time there, and his
deathhe passed away just a week after
he began HospiceI was driving back and
forth to be with him almost daily, about two
hours away. Combined with working full-
time, and visiting my aging stepfather, and
trying to do the occasional load of laundry
and make sure the cats didnt starve while I
was away, it made for a very stressful time.
I noticed other families at the Hospice
center, and how each of us was handling
our stress, and our impending loss, very
differently. Some people made instant
connections, providing support and kind-
ness to the other families at the Center, all
strangers facing a loved ones death. Oth-
ers were silent and clearly didnt want in-
teractions or bonding: I imagine that the
emotional overload was intense enough
without adding the complication of trying
to connect with a stranger through grief.
Still othersone person in particular, I
noticedseemed very angry, and could
Never Caught
by Erica Armstrong Dunbar
rage onto others, seeing anger or mean-
c.2017, Atria
$26.00 / $35.00 Canada
the Executive
Mansion was
254 pages relocated to
spirited intentions in anothers actions Philadelphia
when, in reality, the other person is kind Run, run, run. in 1790.
and well-meaning. Some days, it feels like thats all you But there
As we go through our days, though, if we do. Run the kids to school, dash to work, was a twist,
look, we can often see the damaged person rush with errands, and run yourself ragged for Judge and
inside of anothers exterior self: the unloved before bed. Youre always on the go, al- for the Washingtons: laws in Pennsylvania
child, the insecure adult, the rage-lled per- ways moving, and in the new book Never mandated freedom for any slave living in
son who has been betrayed or disappointed Caught by Erica Armstrong Dunbar, the state for six continuous months, mean-
by life, or the person who is going through your breath isnt the only thing to catch. ing that the Washingtons would shuttle their
something painful. This makes it possible Twenty-one-year-old Mulatto Betty slaves between Philadelphia and Virginia,
to feel sympathy, and even empathy. Sym- mustve breathed a sigh of relief. to reset their status. Judge surely knew
pathy, which can imply a subtle superiority When Martha Custis married George what was going on, but when she learned
on the part of the person feeling sorry for Washington, slaves were shufed as the that she would be permanently gifted as a
another, is a starting point, but I believe that mistress moved to Mount Vernon; miracu- wedding present to Marthas moody grand-
empathy, which involves stepping into an- lously and notably, Betty moved and was daughter, she could stand things no longer.
others experience, the proverbial walking allowed to keep her baby son with her. She And so, as the Washingtons dined on
in anothers shoes, is far more challenging, was pregnant, too, by a white man with an a Saturday evening in May, 1796, Oney
and yields a far greater connection. indenture agreement and an eye for op- Judge slipped out the door and ran
Still, its hard to be empathic when some- portunity; their eldest daughter was born Its been a long time since Ive read
one glares at you or yells obscenities after in mid-1773, and given the unusual name a thriller as heart-pounding as the one I
they cut you off in trafc; its even harder of Ona Maria. found in this book. The difference is that
when someone causes you ongoing hassles At age ten, Oney Judge was brought Never Caught is all true.
or heartache when youve done nothing but inside the Washington household, in ser- But Judges astounding, audacious story
occupy the same space they do. vice to Martha Washington. There, the isnt the only thing author Erica Armstrong
Im working on trying to see the message illiterate girl learned to care for Marthas Dunbar brings to vivid life: she also sets
when that happens, trying to remind my- clothing, to bathe the mistress, tend her the tone by explaining the times in which
self that I cant know what is beneath the grandchildren, and soothe anxieties one Judge lived, and what life was like for
surface-level behavior. Im trying to visu- of which was that Marthas husband had slaves and whites alike. Thanks to Dunbar,
alize a big, neon sign worn like a sandwich been asked to be the nations rst president, its easy to feel the busyness of Manhattan,
board that advertises their suffering. Some- a post that Martha Washington wasnt keen to absorb the fear Judge surely felt, and to
times I succeed. Sometimes, I can see the on and neither was Judge. picture the elegant drawing rooms of the
sign ashing the words, Im hurting, and But, of course, Washington did take the Washington home. On that note, we learn
I dont know what to do about it. In those position, which meant a household move some not-so-savory things about George
moments, the others hostility and bad be- from Virginia to Manhattan (the site of Washington, which makes the meat of this
havior, and my own desire to strike back in the rst Executive Mansion) for the family story an even bigger reason for gleefulness.
some way, if only in my thoughts, recedes and a handful of slaves, including Judge. Now you have to nd out what happened.
into the background. Its there, says Dunbar, where Judge most If you love biographies, history, stories
Seeing what someone else is truly feel- certainly tasted freedom through rare about remarkable women, or really excit-
ing and experiencing may not entirely ex- autonomy. ing thrillers, Never Caught you need to
cuse their bad behavior, but it does make it She was undoubtedly unhappy, there- read this book. Run for it.
easier for me to turn the other cheek. Even fore but couldnt speak her mind when
more, it reminds me
to be grateful for the
fact that my own sign- A TRUSTED NAME SINCE 1945
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Because I knew, to a greater or lesser ex-
tent, what each family was going through, I
also didnt feel a sense of judgment. We do
the best we can in challenging times. But it
made me think about what happens when
we encounter someonewithout know-
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the timewho seems inexplicably angry.
We all know people like that, who seem
to operate from a place of bitterness and
disappointment. They often project their
fear and grief, also has
a postscript (in big,
bold letters) that says,
I have family and
friends who dont need
a signboard to see who
I am, and they ll my
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Fairy Shenanigans?
Maybe it is because St. Patricks Day is
right around the corner and the Leprechauns
and fairies may be a little mischievous right
now, or maybe its because humans can be
mischievous too, but things have begun to
go missing around here lately. Sometime
in the middle of the night a week and a half
ago, unknown persons quietly stole all 4
hubcaps off of my husbands work van. My
husband was upset, but at first thought to
not call it in to the police. When he thought
about it a bit more, he decided it was best to
report it just in case others in our develop-
ment have been going through this. We had
already heard about gas being siphoned on
one road and sheds being broken into near
us. The police may need to establish a pat-
tern of thefts. Wow, I think I do watch too
many police and CSI programs.
Now if they had done it to me, it would
have taken me a year to even notice the
hubcaps were gone. I really dont look
at cars that much, unless of course they
are Shelby Cobras or classic Mustangs or
Corvettes. My car was broken in to in the
driveway about 8 years ago when we had a
rash of that going on. I wondered why my
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go everywhere filled with everything
bag was dumped out on the front seat floor,
but thought I must have made a sudden stop
and not noticed it fell off the seat. It didnt
look like anything was missing, but then
again, how would I know? Then, later that
day when I went to drop off some clothes
at the goodwill, I noticed a black dress and
other clothes were missing. I do believe
now that another bag of important papers
was taken before that, but always thought I
must have tucked it away somewhere never
to be found. I am still looking for that bag.
Yes, the missing hubcaps were bad,
but what has me really mad is that the
little fairy table I bought at The Fairy and
Gnome Festival at Annmarie Gardens last
year is missing. My fairy garden is in an
old round fire pit that a friend gave me, and
I keep the grated top on it to protect the
items from squirrels and all the feral cats.
That was a special little table and it had a
cute gazing ball in a flower sitting on top.
Yes, squirrels could have gotten in through
the side, but could they lift the table? Obvi-
ously, the fairies are gearing up for the up-
coming festivities I thought. Oh, and yes, I
do believe in fairies, even the larger green
ones I have seen riding white horses. But
what had I done to make them steal a table?
Then yesterday, came the most recent
violation and assault on my good intentions:
my large green fairy door that was hang-
ing on the tree behind the fairy garden was
missing!! I noticed it while two of our little
grandsons, Liam and Carson were playing
with the fairy garden. I was heartbroken.
The green door was my first fairy acquisi-
tion many years ago, in anticipation of hav-
ing a tree to hang it on or yard to put it in.
Now I have all that, and more, and some-
one or something takes
my door? I even found
some small wooden
planks that I was go-
ing to attach higgledy
piggeldy down the tree
and then make a rope
bridge to connect the
steps to the fairy pit.
My husband keeps say-
ing to check the leaves
again, though I think
you would notice a 6
x 8 green fairy door
around the tree. But,
Im thinking I should
probably take the stat-
ue of Godzilla stepping
on and eating gnomes
out of the fairy garden.
That may be offensive.
David Roberts posted a question for me
on Facebook last week. He wanted to know
if any of the signers of the Texas Decla-
ration of Independence in March of 1836
were from Maryland. When I looked at
the list of signers, one caught my eyeAn-
drew Briscoe (1810-1849). While Andrew
wasnt born in Maryland, his grandfather,
Captain William Briscoe (1750-1831), a
Revolutionary War officer, certainly was.
People with the surname Briscoe are going
to have Maryland roots, theres no doubt
about it!
Born on November 25, 1810 in Adams
County, Mississippi, Andrew was one of
three sons of Parmenas and Margaret Pol-
ly (Montgomery) Briscoe. In 1833, after
completing his education in schools in
Mississippi and Kentucky and then study-
ing law, he moved to Texas where he be-
came a merchant.
In 1835 D. W. C. Harris purchased sup-
plies from Andrew. As he prepared to
leave, Harris was informed by a Mexican
officer that he could not remove the mer-
chandise without a permit from the custom
house. He refused. Both Andrew and Har-
ris were arrested and imprisoned. Harris
was released the next day but Andrew was
not. When William B. Travis (killed at the
Alamo on March 6, 1836) learned of the af-
fair he set out with a company of volunteers
to release Mr. Briscoe and successfully did
so on June 30, 1835.
On November 28, 1835 Andrew was ap-
pointed Captain of Artillery by the General
Council of the Provisional Government of
Texas. He was in command of the Liberty
Volunteers at the battle of Concepcion and
at the siege of Bexar, in 1835.
Thursday, March 9, 2017
There is of course, a sadder scenario in
that a person, or persons, is methodically
taking my fairy items one by one, thinking
I wont notice. I hope not. I really hope it is
just fairy mischief in my Pollyanna mind
(so my husband says) and not someone who
feels they are more entitled to my treasures
than me. All the sameGodzilla has to go!
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
Captain Briscoe moved to the town of
Harrisburg during the latter part of 1835
and was elected as one of the delegates
from Harrisburg Municipality to the
Constitutional Convention which opened
March 1, 1836. He arrived at Washington-
on-the-Brazos March 10th and on that
date signed the Texas Declaration of In-
dependence. He left the convention hall
March 16th to rejoin the army. According
to an affidavit made by Lyman F. Rounds,
a San Jacinto Veteran, Captain Bris-
coe was placed in command of Captain
Henry Teals Company of Regulars April
18th, Captain Teal having contracted the
measles. He commanded the company at
SanJacinto.
He was elected by Congress December
16, 1830 as the first Chief Justice of Har-
risburg County. He resigned effective May
7, 1839 to become one of the promoters of
a railroad from Harrisburg to the Brazos
River, on which actual construction was
begun in 1840. The project failed but the
survey of the road was later adopted by a
line which is today a part of the Southern
Pacific system.
Captain Briscoe in 1849 moved to New
Orleans where he engaged in the banking
business. There he died October 4, 1849.
His remains were buried in the Briscoe
family cemetery in Claiborne County,
Mississippi. His remains were removed
in 1937 and on February 26th of that year
reinterred in the State Cemetery at Aus-
tin. Briscoe County, Texas was named in
hishonor.
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