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of the iconic blue crab is resilient and
steady following the results of the annual
winter dredge of the watershed.
The surveys initial results for 2017
show that the population overall is slightly
down but there is a sharp increase in the
number of spawning aged females by 31
percent; sheries ofcials are calling this
an historic high for female crabs.
The overall reported estimate of
crabs was 455 million, with spawning
age females rising from 194 million to
254 million.
This number exceeds what the state be-
lieves to be the healthy species target level
of 215 million crabs, the rst time females
have reached that level since 2010, accord-
ing to DNR.
State ofcials are optimistic about the
future of the hard crab species.
Despite the modest number of young
crabs, the total population remains stable
and the number of spawning age females,
a major scientic benchmark for the health
of the species, rose, said David Blazer,
director of Fishing and Boating Services.
This is a testament to the states adaptive
and effective management of the shery.
Fisheries ofcials believe that the num-
bers of crabs in the shery will mean
good catches for crabbers between April
and July, which is the rst half of the
crabbing season.
Last years crab harvest bay-wide in-
creased for the third year in a row with
crabbers bringing in just under 60 mil-
lion pounds of the crustacean, the Mary-
land portion of that harvest last year was
just over 30 million pounds, according
to DNR.
Fisheries ofcials say that the decrease
in crabs this year was not entirely unex-
pected due to the fact that blue crab repro-
duction is sensitive to environmental fac-
tors such as water temperatures and favor-
able winds and water currents that bring
them into the Chesapeake Bay from the
Atlantic Ocean to complete their life cycle.
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Loewe Resigns From

Parks Department
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer

Brian Loewe, who has served as the
director of St. Marys County Recreation
and Parks Department for the past ve
years, abruptly resigned his post Wednes-
day, according to a statement from the
county government.
I would like to thank St. Marys Coun-
ty government for the opportunities that
were provided to me over the past ve
years as director of Recreation and Parks,
Loewe said in the statement. Id like to
thank the Recreation and Parks staff for
their hard work and dedication during our
time together.
Commissioner Todd Morgan said the
sudden nature of Loewes departure
caught him off guard.
Morgan said there was no push in county
government channels for Loewe to leave.
Theres nothing litigious in this at all,
Morgan said. There were personal rea-
sons as to why he decided to leave.
The commissioners had absolutely
nothing to do with his personal decision.
Loewe came to work for St. Marys after
having worked in Charles County as a co-
ordinator for sports programs and a parks
manager; he took charge of the St. Marys
parks department in April of 2012.
Arthur Sheppard, who has served pre-
viously as parks and recreation director,
has agreed to come back to the position on
an interim basis, according to a statement
from county government.
Art had done an admirable job over
there, Morgan said of Sheppards tenure.
Hes a good pick until we can gure out
what well do in the long term.
Loewes is the third instance of a top
county ofcial leaving their post in recent
months.
Phillip Shire retired from the top seat at
the Department of Land Use and Growth
Management, while George Erichsen
resigned as chief of the Department of
Public Works and Transportation to take
the Metropolitan Commission executive
directorship.
Im saddened to learn of Brians deci-
sion to resign as head of our Recreation
and Parks department, said Commission-
er President James Randy Guy in a pre-
pared statement. Brian brought a number
of innovative programs to the department
and was a champion of recreational pro-
grams throughout the county.
I join my fellow commissioners in
thanking him for his service to St. Marys
County and wish him well in his future
endeavors.
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Its Spring Time

Budget Hearing A
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Short, Sedate Affair

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The annual operating budget public
hearing April 18 at Leonardtown High
Select School was one for the record books
not for any reasons of controversy but
Landscape Size because it was so short.
1 Gallon The entire hearing lasted only about 30
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It was the shortest budget hearing in the
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service providers.
In fact commissioners heard something
Tuesday night not usually present at such
hearings; thanks.
Schools Superintendent Scott Smith
thanked the commissioners for their con-
tinued support of the school system with
a $102.2 million allocation that was less
than what we requested but it is enough to
fulll our negotiated agreements and pro-
vide a step increase in pay.
SALVIA That funding amount, which is near-
ly half the countys operating budget,
will also allow for 11 paraeducators,
eight more classroom teachers as well as
school psychologists.
Each dollar is dear, Smith said.
Michael Blackwell, director of the
county library system, also thanked the
commissioners for being able to fund li-
brary operations as well as get the bonding
authority to ensure continued progress on
the construction of the new Leonardtown
Library project, which will be attached to
a new senior center.
You made very wise scally respon-
sible decisions, Blackwell said.
The county allocated $2.8 million for the
Board of Library Trustees budget for scal
2018, far above the legally required main-
tenance of effort funding of $1.67 million.
The proposed budget also brings down
the property tax rate from .85 cents per
$100 dollars of assessed value to .84 cents,
to provide for constant yield.
The budget process also proposes a
property tax credit of 10 percent for se-
niors aged 65 and older who have lived in
their home for at least 40 years or seniors
aged 65 and older who are retired from the
armed forces.
Keith Harless, of Lexington Park, testi-
ed that he thought the senior property tax
credit was a good idea.
But Id like to see the 40 year stipula-
tion lowered, Harless said. A require-
ment of 25 or 30 years would be much
maore reasonable.
The commissioners will continue to -
nalize the scal 2018 budget proposal be-
fore a nal vote in May.
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Planners Pore
Over Development
The planning commissions review of
potential mapping errors has been com-
plicated by the retirement of the principal
planner involved in the process and the di-
whether they have been correctly mapped
or not.
Kelly is also going to supply the plan-
ning commission with hard copies of each

District Maps
By Dick Myers
Staff Writer
The St. Marys County Planning Com-
mission wants to be sure. The discovery of
a mapping error for the proposed Cecils
Mill office/warehouse project off Great
Mills Road has led the planners to wonder
if other errors have been made. So, they
are laboriously poring over maps to make
sure that everything else is correct in the
Lexington Park Development District.
The zoning to implement the plan which
was adopted more than a year ago has not
been accomplished. Thats the job of the
county commissioners, and they are wait-
ing for the planning commission to finish
its review before they move ahead with
the zoning, according to County Attorney
George Sparling.
When the Cecils Mill error was discov-
ered, the planners halted the public hear-
ing on the project and threw it back to the
county commissioners to correct the error.
The commissioners held a public hearing
and several weeks ago voted to correct the
map error. The vote changed the map that
had incorrectly labeled the property as
Residential Low Density instead of what
was intended by the planning commission
-- Mixed -Use Medium (MXM) density.
The MXM zoning would allow the project
to proceed.
The commissioners decision does not
insure the projects approval. The plan-
ning commission still has to hold the pub-
lic hearing that was postponed to correct
the map error. The project is controversial
with some residents in the adjacent subdi-
vision opposing it. A new public hearing
has not yet been scheduled.
rector of the Department of Land Use and
Growth Management. Several attempts
to begin to address the issue have been
thwarted with inaccurate information be-
ing presented to the planners.
So far in the review process, no addi-
tional errors have been uncovered
Director of the Department of Informa-
tion Technology Bob Kelly has taken on
the task of helping the planners review the
mapping decisions. He has created Geo-
graphic Information System (GIS) snap-
shots of sections of the Lexington Park
Development District. Instead of putting
the zoning designations for each property
on those GIS maps, he said what he has
done is put it in the maps. The GIS maps
allow for easy computer manipulation but
at the same time when the decisions final-
ized they are memorialized for the future.
The planners at a special April 17 meet-
ing looked at 15 properties along the
boundary of the development district to
determine if they were correctly or incor-
rectly included within the district. Of the
15 all but two passed muster. Kelly will
go back to supply more information so the
planning commissioners can decide about
GIS map section so they can review them
in a more conventional way.
Next on their agenda is using the
same technology to determine if proper-
ties in the so-called Priority Zones in
the Lexington Park Development Dis-
trict, such as the historic downtown, are
correctlymapped.
One criteria used in the original pro-
cess, according to Commission Chairman
Howard Thompson, was to make sure that
no property was split into two either by
the district boundary lines or zoning cat-
egories. One of the properties in question
appears to fall into that situation, accord-
ing to Thompson.
Even though the arduous process is de-
laying the implementation of rezoning in
the Lexington Park Development District,
it is believed there are no other pending
cases being held up by that. The ware-
house/office complex at Cecils Mill now
has the correct current zoning and it will
also be consistent with the district rezoning
once it is adopted by thecommissioners.
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Ancient Dolphin Relative
Found at Calvert Cliffs
A rare dolphin fossil found along Calvert
Cliffs in 1997 has been fully identified. A
scientific paper documenting this find and
authored by Stephen J. Godfrey at the Cal-
vert Marine Museum, Lawrence G. Barnes
of the Natural History Museum of Los An-
geles County, and Olivier Lambert at the
Institut Royal des Sciences Naturelles de
Belgique, was published online today in
the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.
The nearly complete skull (Figure 1)
was discovered by Mary Kidd along Cal-
vert Cliffs in 16-17 million year old sedi-
ments of the early Miocene, and collected
by David Bohaska and Kidd in 1997. It has
been in collections at the United States Na-
tional Museum of Natural History (Smith-
sonian Institution) since that time and has
Figure 1:Araeodelphis, (lower jaw not preserved) is the most
archaic known member of the family (the Platanistidae) to which
the South Asian river dolphin is also a member (background,
skull shown without lower jaw). Scale bar is in centimeters. CMM
s
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recently been described and confirmed as
an ancient relative of the South Asian river
dolphin family, the Platanistidae. This ar-
chaic dolphin skull has been referred to the
extinct species Araeodelphis natator; a sci-
entific name with Greek origins that means
the thin swimming dolphin; reference
to its slender bony snout. With this more
complete skull, we now know that the early
platanistid Araeodelphis was able to echo-
locate, had relatively large fully functional
eyes, lacked the facial crests associated
with the highly specialized sonar system of
the living South Asian river dolphin, and
lived in the ocean.
The vast majority of dolphins are ma-
rine, but several species live exclusively in
freshwater environments. The endangered
Figure 2: Bangladeshi fisherman with a South Asian
river dolphin (Platanista gangetica), Karnaphuli River,
Bangladesh. Franois Xavier Pelletier / WWF
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South Asian river dolphin (aka the Ganges
river dolphin), Platanista gangetica (Figure
2) is one of those kinds. It inhabits freshwa-
ter rivers in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh,
and Nepal. Although nearly blind, these
mammals navigate the turbid waters with a
very specialized form of sonar. The South
Asian river dolphin has been recognized as
Commissioners to Host
Public Forum May 2
The Commissioners of St. Marys County
will host their next Public Forum on Tues-
day, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. The forum will be
held in their meeting room inside the Chesa-
peake Building, at 41770 Baldridge Street in
Leonardtown.
Citizens unable to attend and wishing to
voice a concern can do so on social media.
Residents can post comments or questions
using the hashtag #CSMCforum to the
countys Facebook page (www.Facebook.
com/StMarysCountyGovernment) or twit-
ter feed (@StMarysCoGov). Time permit-
ting, comments and questions will be read
at the forum. Citizens should include their
full name and the area of the county in
which they live when posting to social me-
dia as the comments will become part of the
officialrecord.
Commissioners of St. Marys County
Public Forums are televised live on St.
Marys County Government TV 95 (SMCG
TV 95) on Metrocast Cable and streamed
live for online viewing on the at http://www.
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the National Aquatic Animal of India, and
it has been named as the National Mammal
of Pakistan.
For more information about this rare
dolphin fossil, please call Dr. Stephen God-
frey at 410-326-2042, ext. 28 or email god-
fresj@co.cal.md.us.
From Calvert Marne Museum.
stmarysmd.com/broadcast.asp. Click on the
LIVE link at the top of the page.
The forum will re-air on SMCG TV 95
on Sunday, May 7 at 7 p.m. Videos of the
Forums are also available for viewing on
demand on the countys YouTube chan-
nel at https://www.youtube.com/user/
StMarysCoMDGov?feature=mhee as well
as the St. Marys County Government TV 95
video on demand site at https://stmarysmd.
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Individuals wishing to speak at the Public
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representing a group will be allotted five (5)
minutes to speak.) Anyone wishing to pro-
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email or regular mail.
The Commissioners of St. Marys County
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 8 Crime
Fireghters Killer
Sent To Prison
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Darrell Lumpkin, the Temple Hills man
who shot and killed reghter John Ulm-
schneider last year, will spend the next
four years in prison after a Prince Georges
County judge handed down his sentence
April 14 for illegally possessing rearms.
Ulmschneider, who lived in California
but served in the Prince Georges County
Fire and EMS Department, and another
reghter from the Town of Morningside,
Kevin Swain, were both shot by Lumpkin
when they forced open the door to his home
in an effort to check his welfare.
Lumpkins brother, Kevin Williams, had
called emergency dispatchers April 15 of
last year fearing that Lumpkin was suf-
fering a medical crisis; Williams had said
that Lumpkin had not answered calls to
his home.
Williams was at Lumpkins home that
day when Ulmschneider and Swain re-
sponded to the call for service and was shot
as well.
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John Ulmschneider
Prince Georges County States Attorney
Angela Alsobrooks had sought to charge
Lumpkin with murder but a Grand Jury de-
clined to indict the defendant on that count.
Williams and Swain entered the resi-
dence at the same time and Lumpkin im-
mediately shot his brother and subsequent-
ly shot Swain and Ulmschneider, a state-
ment from Alsobrooks ofce stated.
Ulmschneiders funeral in Hollywood at
St. Johns Catholic Church just days after
his death brought fellow reghters from
all over the country to mourn his passing.
He was eulogized by not only his close
friends in the Prince Georges County re
department but by Prince Georges County
Sheriffs Ofce Cracking Down
on Illegal ATV Operators
The change of weather has caused an
increase of illegally operated off-road
vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and simi-
lar vehicles being operated throughout
St. Marys County on roadways, private
property, and in residential areas. These
vehicles pose a considerable safety threat
to riders and residents, whether on the
public or private property.
The St. Marys County Sheriffs Of-
ce has investigated over 545 complaints
since 2015 and responded to nearly 300
trafc calls for service involving off-road
vehicles. The Sheriffs Ofce will begin
issuing citations to offenders and increase
parent responsibility for juvenile riders.
The Sheriffs Ofce wants to ensure citi-
zens are familiar with the laws regarding
requirements for off-road vehicles being
operated on roadways and private prop-
erty not owned by the rider.
The Sheriffs Ofce is working in con-
cert with the States Attorney Richard
Fritz on this initiative.
The difference between motor ve-
hicles and off-highway recreational ve-
hicles, as dened by Maryland Vehicle
Law:
Maryland vehicle law denes motor ve-
hicles as vehicles that are self-propelled
or propelled by electric power obtained
from overhead electrical wires and are
not operated on rails. Under this deni-
tion, off-highway recreational vehicles
(three wheeler, pocket bike, golf cart,
four-wheeler, utility vehicle/side by side)
are not considered motor vehicles.
For purposes of Maryland Vehicle Law
only, off-highway recreational vehicles
means a motor vehicle that is
1. motor-assisted or motor-driven
(i) is designed to carry only the operator
of the vehicle on a seat or saddle designed
to be to be straddled by the operator or is
designed to carry only the operator of the
vehicle and one passenger;
(ii) Is commonly known as an all-ter-
rain vehicle, three wheeler, pocket bike,
golf cart, four-wheeler, utility vehicle, also
knows as a side by side.
2. A motorcycle that is designed for off-
highway operation and is not eligible for
registration as a Class D (motorcycle) ve-
hicle under this article, commonly knows
as a dirtbike;
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Executive Rushern L. Baker III and Gov.
Larry Hogan.
Lumpkin was prohibited from owning
a gun due to a 1985 conviction in Wash-
ington, D.C. He had lawfully obtained the
guns he owned, however after a subsequent
change in the law, he was later prohibited
from possessing those weapons, according
to a statement from Alsobrooks ofce.
guyleonard@countytimes.net
3. Snowmobile
The following is information regard-
ing where off-road vehicles can and can
not be driven:
Any vehicle that is not registered in the
state of Maryland may not be driven on
Maryland highways. Maryland vehicle law
denes highways as the entire width be-
tween the boundary line of any way or thor-
oughfare of which any part is used by the
public for vehicular travel, whether or not
the way or thoroughfare has been dedicated
to the public and accepted by any proper
authority. This means off-road vehicles are
for use on PRIVATE PROPERTY only,
with the permission of the owner/agent.
According to Maryland Vehicle Law, they
cannot be operated on public sidewalks,
public roads, streets or highways.
In addition to any other trafc viola-
tions observed, the following are a list of
Maryland Transportation Article Charges
that one could face if observed operating
an off-road vehicle contrarily to the law.
13 402 by Driving unregistered motor
vehicle - $290/0 points
16 101 a (Driving, Attempting to
Drive) motor vehicle on highway with-
out required license and authorization
*Must Appear/5 Points
16 101 b Operating a (moped, motor
scooter) on the highway without required
license or permit *Must Appear/5 Points.
Although, motor assisted and motor
driven, a moped and motor scooter can
be operated on the highway if the opera-
tor has a valid license or a moped permit
obtained through the MVA.
Knowingly permitting (child, ward)
under 15 to drive motor vehicle on High-
way $290/5 points
17 107 Driving Uninsured Vehicle
*Must Appear/5 points
An individual operating an off-road ve-
hicle will run the risk of having their ATV
towed and stored by the St. Marys County
Sheriffs Ofce.
*A person issued a MUST APPEAR CI-
TATION will receive a court date in the
mail and must see the judge; there is no
pre-set ne.
Anyone with additional questions is asked
to contact our Trafc Safety Unit at 301-863-
4816, ext *1456 or by email, Brian.Connel-
ly@stmarysmd.com.
Thursday, April 20, 2017 The County Times Crime 9

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 10 Sports
Williams Hits Pay Dirt in
Potomac Limited Late Models
Roberson Doubles in RUSH Crates
Veteran David Williams scored a flag to
flag feature win in last Friday nights 20-lap
Limited Late Model headliner at Potomac
Speedway. The win for Williams, aboard
his Sommey and Ruth Ann Lacey owned
Rocket XR-1 no.45, was his 42nd career
win in the division and his overall 94th
atPotomac.
Rookie Mark Bailey and Williams
earned front row starting spots for the start
of the event with Williams booming into
the race lead as the field went into turn one.
Williams had the field covered from that
point on as he would cruise to a relatively
easy win over eventual runner-up Kerry
King. I knew we had to take advantage of
starting up front tonight. Williams stated
in victory lane. The cars are so equal and
the drivers have all gotten so good that
when you get a chance with a good starting
spot you have to capitalize on it. Former
track champion Tyler Emory was third with
Billy Tucker and Rich Marks rounding out
the top-five. Heats went to Kyle Lear and
David Williams.
Defending track champion Logan Rob-
erson wired the field for his second win of
the young season in the companion 20-lap
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darted off the front row and would pace all
20-circuits to post his 7th career Potomac
feature win. We finally got lucky with the
pill draw tonight. Said Roberson after the
race. We dont get to start on the front row
very often, but we had a great car tonight
and again thanks to mom and dad for all
they do for this team. Ben Bowie, Matt
Tarbox, Jeff Pilkerton and Jamie Sutphin
trailed Roberson at the finish. Heats went
to Tarbox and Sutphin.
In support class action Jeremy Pilkerton
scored his first career Street Stock win in
the divisions 16-lap feature, Buddy Duna-
gan drove the race of his career to post his
first-ever division win in the 15-lap Hobby
Stock main with defending track champion
Savannah Windsor scoring her third win of
the season, on her 16th birthday, in the 15-
lap U-Car feature.
Limited Late Model feature finish
1. David Williams 2. Kerry King 3. Ty-
ler Emory 4. Billy Tucker 5. Rich Marks 6.
Jonny Oliver 7. Mark Bailey 8. Kyle Lear 9.
Scott Wilson 10. James Marshall 11. Deuce
Wright (DNS)
RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish
1. Logan Roberson 2. Ben Bowie 3. Matt
Tarbox 4. Jeff Pilkerton 5. Jamie Sutphin
6. Darren Alvey 7. Chuck Bowie 8. Brent
Bordeaux 9. Megan Mann 10. Rich Culver
11. Ryan Clement 12. Darin Henderson
(DNS)
Street Stock feature finish
1. Jeremy Pilkerton 2. Ed Pope 3. Mike
Latham 4. Walt Homberg 5. Mike Raleigh
6. Scooter Jones
Hobby Stock feature finish
1. Buddy Dunagan 2. Sam Archer 3.
Jerry Deason 4. Sam Raley 5. Hilton Pic-
The NBAs Conscience
By the end of this madness, half of you
will pump your fists in air or slap the table
in passionate agreement. The other half
will condemn me a crusty old curmudgeon
wailing ancient values from his porch, half
a bottle of poison in one hand and a ciga-
rette in the other.
Youll be both be right, at least figu-
ratively; neither will be wrong, at least
nottotally.
In the ninth edition of this column, way
back in April 2008, I reflected on a recent
television interview with Cal Ripken Jr.
The conversation with the Baltimore legend
covered his entire Hall of Fame career with
a predictable focus on that unimaginable
streak of 2,632 consecutive gamesplayed.
Ripken, in typical self-deprecating
fashion, attributed the accomplishment
to nothing more than applying his dads
blue-collar work ethic and being prepared
to perform every single day. Okay, Cal.
Translated for mere mortals, you only play
in 2,632 consecutive games if you possess
an uncompromising commitment to your
craft and a competitive fire thats perpetu-
ally ablaze.
Ripkens record is unbreakable. It isnt
just the odds of a human playing that many
consecutive games. Its that it doesnt even
occur to todays players to try.
In MLB and the NBA, we are in the era
of mental health breaks or general main-
tenance days off. In a little slump? Sore
ankle? Balky shoulder? Take a day. Better
yet, take two. Further, the best NBA teams
routinely sit stars during the regular season
Spurs, Cavaliers and the NBAs worst,
without even a modest disguise, sit players
to tank games and improve draftstock.
With the long regular seasons in these
sports, the strategy is understandable. And
in the NBA, the playoffs last for months
literally. But I also hate it - to my core. It
cheats fans, makes a mockery of athletic
competition and, in my mind, reduces the
players who tap out. Wheres the overrid-
ing competitive fire? The pride in knowing
that youre only as good as your last game
played or not played? Im not going to call
this generation soft. Ill leave it atdiffer-
ent (and quietly lament the travesty).
Theres a ray of light in this laissez-faire,
I-need-a-day-for-me and participation tro-
Thursday, April 20, 2017
keral 6. Dave Adams 7. Tommy Randall 8.
Robbie Kramer 9. Mason Hanson 10. Pete
Stallings 11. James Rainey 12. Ray Bucci
13. Matt Randall 14. Mikey Latham 15.
Luke Lukinic 16. Jonathan Knott
U-Car feature finish
1. Savannah Windsor 2. Jamie Marks 3.
Dominic King 4. Kyle Randall 5. Dominic
Silvious 6. Leon Stover 7. Stephen Suite
8. Ryan Quade 9. Ben Pirner 10. Micheal
Leigh
By Doug Watson
phy era. An athletic assassin. An ultimate
competitor. A man who eradicated sub-
mit from his vocabulary. In its greatest
gospel of rock, Stairway to Heaven, Led
Zeppelin, mystics and rumored purveyors
of black magic, may have eluded to this
great athletic force of the future when Rob-
ert Plant murmured, when I look to the
west and In a tree by the brook. West.
Brook. Westbrook. Oklahoma City Thun-
der guard RussellWestbrook.
Westbrook is, in a word, ferocious. In a
league where players often compete at
a casual, too-cool-for-school pace, West-
brook attacks the game, every game. No
one plays a midseason contest in Minneso-
ta or Milwaukee on a sleepy Tuesday night
like Russell Westbrook. Noooooooobody.
Does his game have flaws? Does he get
out of control sometimes? Dominate the
basketball too much? Yes. But his effort
and desire to win cannot be doubted. When
the clock expires Westbrook wants his op-
ponents beating heart in his hand and hes
prepared to spill his last drop of blood for
ultimate victory. I respect that. Its how its
supposed to be at the highest levels of ath-
letic competition.
And I also respect that after Kevin Du-
rant, his long-time running mate, bolted
OKC to form another manufactured super-
team, Westbrook didnt throw a fit or la-
ment his personal misfortune. Instead, the
dude averaged a triple-double and turned
in one of the best statistical seasonsever.
In a perfect world Westbrook, the NBAs
conscience, would guilt his peers into
giving more consistent effort. But alas,
hes but one man against a now deeply in-
grained culture. At a personal level though,
maybe hes the extra foot in the backside
we need when our motivation wavers. Its
the What would Russell do? challenge
or, simply, the one-time What would Cal
do? challenge by another name.
Hopefully that question, that standard,
still resonates. And hopefully this has been
more refreshing sermon than antiquated
lunacy from an aging sports fan in his
rocking chair.
Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Michael Bussard gets his turn up to bat with Gary Brown,
of the Blue Crabs, pitching.
Jim Parks, Evelyn Harris, and Tammy Cotner take a front
row seat to the game. All three have been receiving
services from The Arc for over twenty years.
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Blue Crabs Play Ball with The Arc
The Arc Southern Maryland looks
forward to the Southern Maryland Blue
Crabs visit every year. This year marks
the Blue Crabs 10th Annual Community
Caravan, when players take time away
from their practice schedules to visit
with fans and organizations throughout
Southern Maryland, finding various ways
to give back to their community. For six
years, the Blue Crabs have joined The Arc
Southern Maryland at the park to play a
game of pick-up baseball which is inclu-
sive and fun for people of all abilities.
Each year, The Arc invites employees
and people they support to join in, with
everyone getting a turn to run the bases
- whether theyre running, rolling along in
their wheelchair, scooting along with their
walker, or even being supported by their
favorite staff person. For these individu-
als with intellectual and developmental
disabilities, theres no barrier that keeps
Robert Mullins, who has received Community
Learning Services from The Arc since last year,
gets a Blue Crabs hat autographed.
them from playing ball, and no limit to the
number of smiles on the mound!
Six members of the Blue Crabs team
came out on Wednesday for the Commu-
nity Caravan visit with The Arc. We have
lots of friends here today, Katie Wood
said of the Blue Crabs players. Katie be-
gan receiving Community Learning Ser-
vices with The Arc last year. This was Ka-
ties first year attending the Community
Caravan event and she is already looking
forward to their next visit.
The Blue Crabs give back in differ-
ent ways for each place they visit during
their Community Caravan tour. While
The Arc Southern Maryland just asks that
they play a little ball, the Blue Crabs do so
much more than that helping people to
run the bases, teaching them the best bat-
ting stance, and cheering them on as they
hit the ball across the field or make their
way through the bases. The Blue Crabs
Bobbi Walton, poses with the Blue Crabs teammates. Players pictured
from left to right: Gary Brown, Brian Grening, Gaby Hernandez, Mike
Blanke, Kyano Cummings, and Zach Wilson.
Sports 11
team members also make time to sign au-
tographs and do a meet and greet for a
crowd that has grown to well over 100 at-
tendees from The Arc.
Employees of The Arc that have been
around year after year attest to the ab-
solute joy and excitement brought to the
individuals they support, with just a cou-
ple hours of baseball. Matthew Hoepfl, a
program manager for The Arc, said, To
see the excitement on the faces of the indi-
viduals we support from all three counties
was truly something. Its great to see the
players connect with the individuals, says
Jennie Parran, The Arcs Executive Assis-
tant. She says the individuals supported at
The Arc look forward to this day of fun
each and every year.
Press Release from ARC Southern
Maryland
Blue Crabs players, Zach Wilson, Mike Blanke, Kyano
Cummings, and Gary Brown, help to set up tables for
spectators before their game.
 12 Education
CSM Hosts 2017 LEGO
Robotics Championship
39 Elementary, 19 Middle School Teams Competed
The College of Southern Maryland
(CSM) Robotics program hosted the 2017
LEGO Robotics Championship, junior
division, April 8 at the colleges La Plata
Campus. This years challenge theme was
Trash Trek. Teams were asked to use
LEGO Mindstorm/EV3 robotics systems
to build robots that could complete a laun-
dry list of trash-related tasks, like bump-
ing into a LEGO composter and turning it
on and using the robot to initiate a recy-
cling process. The teams earned points for
each task successfully completed by their
robot, with up to approximately 1,000
points possible.
I think it gets the kids to learn how to
handle challenges and learn a step-by-step
process, said Ann Stine, coach for the
GLS Lions Gold team from Grace Lu-
theran School. Also, they learn how to
worktogether.
Parent helper Anita Scott of Hollywood
was among the crowd of anxious onlook-
ers as her daughter Gabbi, 9, and her team,
the Trashtalkers of The Kings Christian
Academy, competed in one of the early
heats. I think its been great, Scott said.
Its taught her team-building. And as a
mother of a daughter, I like that shes get-
ting involved in a STEM program.
Patti Edwards, a teacher from Our Lady
Star of the Sea, worked with the team
from her school, the Robohawks, as they
prepared for their next match. Edwards
noted that events like the LEGO cham-
pionship at CSM allow the students with
technical and engineering skills to apply
their strengths and shine outside of the
State Budget Provides
Record Education Funding
St. Marys College Formula Funding Increased
Our administrations top priority has
been, and will continue to be education,
said Governor Larry Hogan about fund-
ing in the state budget passed by the 2017
Maryland General Assembly, Fiscal Year
2018 Budget. It provides a Record $6.4
Billion in K-12 Education Funding and
is the greatest investment in a single year
ever In Maryland history.
Governor Hogan is the first governor
in state history to fully fund K-12 educa-
tion formulas and the Geographic Cost of
Education Index two tears in a row.For
the second time since the passage of the
Bridge to Excellence in 2002, K-12 edu-
cation formulas in all Maryland jurisdic-
tions and the GCEI will be fully funded.
Governor Hogan is the only governor in
state history to provide GCEI funding in
his first three years in office.
Over $28 million was invested to aid
school systems with declining enrollment
and/or full-day Pre-K in 11 Jurisdictions,
including $240,000 In funds For Calvert
County Public Schools.
The Fiscal Year 2018 Budget reaffirms
the states commitment to higher educa-
tion and holds the line on tuition increases.
Included in the budget are an increase in
formula funding for St. Marys College of
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classroom. These are our problem-solv-
ers for the future, Edwards said.
In the elementary team competition,
top overall awards went to the Beach
Brainiacs from Beach Elementary School
for Project, and Brick Girls from Bar-
stow Elementary School won for Robot
Performance.
In the middle school team competition,
the Tiny Boxes from Plum Point Middle
School won the Champions Award. The
top overall awards of Project went to Hus-
ky Robotics from Matthew Henson Mid-
dle School, Core Values went to the Trash-
formers of Piccowaxen Middle School,
Tiny Boxes won Robot Design, Loading
from Plum Point Middle School won Ro-
bot Performance and Reckless Robots
from the Purple Boot Mentoring Program
won Robot Champion.
MD Volt Inc., a Maryland-based non-
profit that promotes electric transport, is
a regular guest at the annual LEGO cham-
pionship. The group set up cars in the
CSM parking lot during the competition.
Spectators and students had the chance to
stop by and check out the latest electric
vehicles and learn about electric vehicle
technology.
CSM hosts the LEGO competition with
funding provided by STEM sponsors
through the CSM Foundation. For infor-
mation about the championship and a list
of all the awards and team scores, visit
http://stem.csmd.edu/robotics.html.
From Susan Craton, CSM
Media Relations
Maryland. St. Marys College will receive
$25 million In formula funding In Fiscal
Year 2018 according to the Maryland De-
partment of Budget and Management.
The Fiscal Year 2018 Budget invests
$17.5 million to hold tuition increases
to two percent for resident undergradu-
ate students at 14 Maryland colleges and
universities.
The Fiscal Year 2018 Budget invests
$129.2 million in state financial aid pro-
grams, including $83 million tor Educa-
tional Excellence Awards distributed on
the basis of financial need. And, the bud-
get includes $5 million to provide match-
ing state contributions for certain college
saving plan investments.
The Fiscal Year 2018 Budget also in-
vests a record $317.7 million in Mary-
lands community colleges.
And, the budget invests $362 million in
public school construction projects; Pub-
lic School Construction Projects account
for more than one third of the Fiscal 2018
Capital Budget according to the Maryland
Department of Budget and Management.
From the Office of
Governor Larry Hogan.
Dillon Banis, left, is congratulated by Professor Mike Green during CSMs Honor Convocation in 2014.
CSM Alumnus Awarded Fulbright
Teaching Assistantship
The College of Southern Maryland
(CSM) alumnus Dillon Banis has been
awarded a Fulbright English Teaching As-
sistantship. The award gives Banis, who
graduated from CSM in 2014, the oppor-
tunity to work in Germany to assist local
English teachers while serving as a cultural
ambassador for the United States.
It is an honor to the degree of which I
never would have thought would be con-
ferred on me, Banis said.
Dillon is a one-in-a-million student,
who made an impression on all of us who
were fortunate enough to teach him, said
CSM Professor Dr. Christine Arnold-Lou-
rie. Dillon is interested in everything and
has explored a wide variety of subjects,
including economics, music history, lit-
erature and history. A conversation with
Dillon might range from composer Ralph
Vaughn Williams to libertarianism to his-
toriography, and Dillon fearlessly under-
takes to challenge himself to explore and
learn. He is deeply interested in culture and
ready to immerse himself in the Fulbright
experience. Without question, Dillon will
continue to achieve wonderfulthings.
Banis was a 2010 graduate of Chopticon
High School. While at CSM, Banis, com-
pleted five honors modules one in geog-
raphy, directed by Dr. Art Viterito; one in
music history, under Dr. Stephen Johnson;
and three in history, directed by Arnold-
Lourie. He also served as a history peer tu-
tor and worked nearly full time to support
his studies. Upon graduation, he received
CSMs annual history award and the Colo-
nial Dames Scholarship.
Dillon was one of the few students that
could tackle avant-garde music always
a pleasure to have in class, Johnson said.
Im glad his hard work is paying off.
After CSM, Banis continued his educa-
tion at Morgan State University, where he
graduated summa cum laude in 2016. Now
25, he lives in Syracuse, New York, while
he works toward his masters in history at
Syracuse University and serves as a teach-
ing assistant. He plans to also pursue his
doctorate. Banis ultimate career goal is to
become a history professor or maybe work
with the U.S. Department of State or a for-
eign policy think tank.
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Banis said that CSM was a good place
to start his educational journey. CSM was
in every way a valuable experience, par-
ticularly the care, guidance and attention
I received from my professors, he said.
I would not have even been able to start
a college career had it not been for CSM.
I hesitate to call anything a formative mo-
ment because Im constantly trying to grow
and expand my understanding, but if I were
to peg such a moment to a particular time, I
would say it was during my time at CSM.
As Banis prepares to embark on his Ful-
bright adventure to Germany, he remem-
bers that he first experienced international
travel and cultural exchange at CSM. His
first trip abroad was with the CSM travel-
study program when he traveled with Pro-
fessor Neal Dwyer and other students to
Ireland. Because of Dillons curiosity, his
love of learning and different experiences,
never fazed, he was open to every minute
of Ireland. He soaked it all in. It doesnt
surprise me hes on to bigger and better
things in Europe hes the kind of student
we love to have in class, on travel study
trips, Dwyer said.
I was so moved by the experience [in
Ireland] that I became determined to spend
an extended period of time abroad in a non-
English speaking country, Banissaid.
His Fulbright award will allow him to
fulfill that goal. I plan to conduct research
during my free time while Im [in Ger-
many] and hopefully enroll in a university
course, he said. There is a chance I will
be working with refugees, which is some-
thing I requested in my application In
terms of pure academic interest, the Ful-
bright means that I will have a chance to
become fluent in German and will, thus, be
able to explore my field of interest, German
intellectual history, much more in depth.
The Fulbright Program is the flagship in-
ternational educational exchange program
sponsored by the U.S. government and is
designed to increase mutual understand-
ing between the people of the United States
and the people of other countries.
From College of Southern Marylad
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 16 Feature Story
Army Probes For Cause
Of Chopper Crash
Community Ignores Danger to Aid Crew
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
One soldier was killed and two oth-
ers seriously injured after the U.S.
Army Blackhawk helicopter they were
flying in on a training exercise crashed
at the golf course in the Breton Bay
community in St.Marys, Monday.
Local firefighters, rescue squads,
sheriffs deputies and neighborhood
community members all tried to help
bring the three-member crew out of
the UH-60 helicopter after it crashed
at about 1:15 p.m. at the Breton Bay
Golf Course and Country Club right
next to FairlaneDrive.
Witnesses who saw and heard the
helicopter crash described a smoking
aircraft spiraling down to the ground.
The helicopter came down just out-
side of the Jaffers family backyard.
It was pretty low, said Gina Jaf-
fers, who saw the helicopter just be-
fore it crashed. It started spinning
and there was a lot of smoke coming
fromit.
It just hit a tree and it crashed. It
sounded like a bomb.
Ginas brother Nick and her father
Alex Jaffers both ran to the wrecked
aircraft and found two of the crew still
strapped in to their seats.
There were people running in from
all directions to help, Nick Jaffers
told The County Times less than an
hour after the crash. We pulled one
guy out and he was screaming and his
face was covered in blood; his leg was
out of place.
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Another of the crew in the forward
section of the craft had no visible inju-
ries, Nick said.
The third member of the crew in the
back of the helicopter was covered by
pieces of the wreckage, he said.
We couldnt pick it up, Nick said.
Andy Bell, assistant chief for Leon-
ardtown Volunteer Fire Department,
praised the community for taking
swift action, even though they could
not have been certain the danger had
passed.
Im very impressed with the people
who came out, Bell said. They put
their safety second.
He said sometimes it was best to
leave a casualty be at the crash site to
ensure injuries are not aggravated fur-
ther, but in this case the community
felt compelled to attempt to remove
crewmen from the downed helicopter.
Its great that they did remove the
patient and hopefully everything will
turn out well for them, Bell said. It
[the helicopter] couldve landed into
anybodys house.
There couldve been higher
casualties.
Bell said he believed the pilot of the
helicopter worked to the last second to
avoid damage to the community.
Im sure the pilot did his best,
without doubt, Bell said.
According to statements from the
U.S. Army the helicopter was part of
the 12th Aviation Battalion stationed at
Davison Airfield, Fort Belvoir, Va.
Thursday, April 20, 2017
The helicopter crashed during a rou-
tine training flight, the statementread.
Of the two crew members who sur-
vived, CWO Christopher Nicholas, a
pilot, and Capt. Terikazu Onoda, the
company commander, both remain
listed in criticalcondition.
After the crash both were transport-
ed to the University of Marylands R.
Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
in Baltimore.
The deceased soldier has been iden-
tified as Spc. Jeremy Darrell Tomlin,
22, the crew chief on board the heli-
copter. Tomlin was a native of Chapel
Hill, Tenn.
Tomlin was pronounced dead at the
scene of the crash by an emergency re-
sponder from St. Marys County.
The Army is still trying to find the
cause of the crash; a team of investi-
gators from the Army Combat Readi- Photo by Guy Leonard
ness Center, in Fort Rucker, Alabama
was scheduled to be at the crash site
on Tuesday in an attempt to find
thecause.
We are deeply saddened by this
loss within our community, said Maj.
Gen. Bradley A. Becker, commanding
general at Joint Forces Headquarters
National Capital Region and the U.S.
Military District of Washington. Our
condolences go out to the families and
friends affected by this tragedy and
our team is focused on supporting
them during this difficult time.
guyleonard@countytimes.net Photo by Guy Leonard
Photos byMike Batson
Thursday, April 20, 2017 The County Times Feature Story 17

MHBR No. 103

 18 Obituaries
The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.
Joseph Isaac Oilpan
Buckler, Jr.
Joseph Isaac Oil-
pan Buckler, Jr. 61,
of Leonardtown, MD
passed away April 11,
2017 at his home sur-
rounded by his loving
family.
He was born May
23, 1955 in Cheverly,
MD to the late Joseph
Isaac Buckler, Sr. and Florence Gertrude
Walker Buckler.
On July 1987, Joe married his beloved
wife, Susan E. Buckler. They have been
together for over 29 wonderful years. For
many years he farmed tobacco for his fa-
ther. He was an avid hunter and loved to
use his beagles to hunt. He also enjoyed
gardening, eating crabs and cheering on
the Washington Redskins. He was known
for his witty sense of humor.
In addition to his beloved wife, Joe is
survived by his daughter, Shannon Corbin
of Leonardtown, MD; step-son, David
Alan Snider of Leonardtown, MD; his sib-
lings: Elizabeth Ann Abramovich of Me-
chanicsville, MD, Ronald Sylvester Buck-
ler, Sr. (Tippy), of Chaptico, MD, James
Buckler, Sr. (Sharon) of King George,
VA, Fay C. Wood of California, MD, Glen
Buckler, Sr. (Kathy) of Chaptico, MD and
Joanne Catterton of Mechanicsville, MD; 7
grandchildren, and many extended family
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and friends. In addition to his parents, he
is also preceded in death by his son, Joseph
I. Buckler III, step-son, Barry Whittington;
and his siblings: Florence Marie Matlock,
Kathy Irene Nowell, Daniel A. Buckler,
and Raymond B. Buckler, Sr.
Family and friends will meet on Thurs-
day, April 20, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.,
with a funeral service at 4:00 p.m., at the
Brinseld Funeral Home, 22955 Holly-
wood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. In-
terment will be private.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinseldfuneral.com.
Monica Ivy Smith
Monica Ivy Smith,
56, of California, MD
passed away on April
7, 2017 in Washing-
ton, DC. Born on
February 26, 1961 in
Leonardtown, MD,
she was the daughter
of the late Catherine
M. Smith and James
R. Smith. Monica is survived by her sons
Bradley Carey (Kelly) of California, MD,
and Brandon Copsey of Prince Frederick,
MD. She was preceded in death by her
sister Catherin M. Williams. Monica was
a lifelong St. Marys County resident, and
graduated from Great Mils High School in
1979. Monica was an Information Systems
Security Ofcer for Patuxent Naval Air
In Remembrance
Station in Patuxent River, MD for 37 years.
A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday,
April 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM in Mt. Zion
United Methodist Church Mechanicsville,
MD with Pastor Steve Humphrey ofciat-
ing. Interment will follow in the church
cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Bradley Car-
ey, Brandon Copsey, Kolby Corrigan, Jeff
Wood, Randy Wood, and Ronnie Clarke.
Honorary Pallbearer will be Steven Pacobit.
Raymond Bruce
Buckler, Sr.
Raymond Bruce
Buckler, Sr. 53, of
Lexington Park, MD
died at the George
Washington Hospital
in Washington, DC on
April 4, 2017.
He was born May
27, 1963 in Cheverly,
MD to the late Joseph
Isaac Buckler, Sr. and
Florence Gertrude Walker Buckler.
On May 11, 1983, Raymond married his
beloved wife Dawn Marie Russell Buckler.
She died on August 14, 2009. He loved to
hunt, sh, go camping and watch NASCAR
races, but her greatest love was being with
his children, grandchildren and family.
Raymond is survived by his children,
Raymond Bruce Buckler, Jr. (Samantha),
of Bridgeton, NJ, Heather M. Etheredge
(Patrick, Sr.), of Lexington Park, MD and
Angela M. Buckler of Lexington Park,
MD; his siblings, Elizabeth Abramovich,
of Mechanicsville, MD, Joseph I. Buck-
ler, Jr. (Susie), of Leonardtown, MD, R.
Sylvester Buckler, Sr. (Tippy), of Chap-
tico, MD, James Buckler, Sr. (Sharon), of
King George, VA, Fay C. Wood, of Cali-
fornia, MD, Glen Buckler, Sr. (Kathy), of
Chaptico, MD; and Joanne Catterton, of
Mechanicsville, MD; 6 grandchildren,
Raymond Buckler III, Danielle Buckler,
Robert Buckler, Patrick Etheredge, Jr., Bri-
anna Etheredge, and Brandon Etheredge. In
addition to his parents and wife, he is also
preceded in death by his siblings, Florence
Marie Matlock, Kathy Nowell and Danny
Buckler.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinseldfuneral.com.
Mary Meta
McKnight Wilt
Mary Meta McK-
night Wilt, 56, of Ave-
nue, MD passed away
April 6, 2017 at her
home surrounded by
her loving family.
She was born July
7, 1960 in Houston,
TX to the late Byron
Morris McKnight and
Amelda Ann Single-
ton McKnight.
In 1987, Meta graduated from the Uni-
versity of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Accounting. She became a cer-
tied public accountant in 1990 and spent
over 30 years dedicating her knowledge
and expertise to many companies. She
was employed by KPMG as the Chief Fi-
nancial Ofcer in California for 6 years,
West States in Houston as a Controller for
Thursday, April 20, 2017
7 years, the Virginia Symphony in Vir-
ginia Beach, VA as the Chief Financial
Ofcer, and was the Financial Ofcer for
the Thomas Jefferson National Laboratory
handling all the funding for grants. She
was later employed by Murphy & Murphy,
CPA, LLC as the Senior Manager from No-
vember 2001 to November 2006, Flooring
Max, Inc. from November 2006 to March
2011, and the Director of Audit Services for
Murray, Wamsley & Schrader, CPA, LLC
from March 2011 to March 2013. She went
on to found her own company, MW Dia-
mond Consulting where she guided many
businesses and helped countless people.
On July 7, 1990, Meta married her
beloved husband, James Kevin Wilt in
Springeld, VA. Together they celebrated
over 26 wonderful years of marriage. She
was a devoted wife and loving mother. She
was her childrens biggest supporter and
cheerleader. She helped to coach cheerlead-
ing for many years and dedicated count-
less hours as the Hot Lunch Coordinator
for Father Andrew White School. She was
a soccer, football and wrestling mom. Her
family was her greatest pride and joy and
she loved spending her time with them. Her
favorite vacation was with all of them at
Smith Mountain Lake in Western VA.
She was a member of the Finance Club,
Accounting Professionals, AICPA and
MAICPA. She was a long time active mem-
ber of St. Aloysius Catholic Church and a
past Eucharistic Minister. She volunteered
many hours with Father Andrew White
School and St. Vincent DePaul Society.
In addition to her beloved husband, Meta
is survived by her children: Sean Wilt of
Camp Pendelton, CA, Allyson Wilt of Av-
enue, MD, Michael Wilt of Avenue, MD,
Emily Wilt of Avenue, MD and Travis
Brickman (Brooke) of Midway Park, NC;
her siblings: Michelle Guzman (Rick) of
Mineral Wells, TX, Amy Wallace (Mike) of
Flower Mound, TX, and Byron McKnight
(Bibi) of Rockwall, TX; her granddaughter,
Kyndall Brickman; her in-laws, James and
Regina Wilt; many nieces, nephews, cous-
ins, and extended family and friends. She is
preceded in death by her parents.
Family will receive friends for Metas
Life Celebration on Friday, April 21, 2017
from 5:00 till 8:00 p.m., with a prayer
service at 7:00 p.m., at Brinseld Funeral
Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leon-
ardtown, MD 20650. A Memorial Mass will
be celebrated by Reverend David Beaubien
and con celebrated by Reverend Raymond
Schmidt and Reverend John Dakes on Sat-
urday, April 22, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St.
Aloysius Catholic Church, 22800 Wash-
ington Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Inurnment will be held at a later date at Ar-
lington National Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Michael
Wilt, Travis Brickman, Jim Janousek, Ed
Henderson and Sean Wilt.
Memorial contributions may be made to
St Vincent DePaul Society, P.O. Box 310,
Leonardtown, MD 20650 or Order of Malta
Federal Association c/o Lourdes Pilgrim-
age. 1730 M Street, NW, Suite 403, Wash-
ington, DC 20036.
Arrangements by the Brinseld Funeral
Home, P.A.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinseldfuneral.com.
Thursday, April 20, 2017 The County Times Legal & Letters 19

Legal Notice Letters to the Editor

Pickett & Oliverio, LLP Dear Editor
264 Merrimac Ct. Sex Education or Sex Indoctrination
P.O. Box 590 Media reports that the so called Sex Edu-
Prince Frederick, MD 20678 cation class is back on at the Lexington
Park Library; however, the library is not
Trustees Sale of Valuable Fee Simple Property now the sponsor as they were before can-
Unimproved by Premises Known as celing it due to the overwhelming public
46810, 46800, 46820 and 46815 Meadows Way, Lexington Park, MD20643 outcry against it. The Library leadership
expects us to believe that there was no
By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust from Wil- collusion between the Library staff, the
lows Road LLC, dated August 30, 2014, and recorded in Liber 4079 at Page secular humanist sponsor and the fringe
710 among the Land Records of St. Marys County, in the original principal instructor to get around the public outcry.
amount of $475,000.00. Upon default and request for sale, the undersigned There is more than one way to skin a cat.
trustees will offer for sale at public auction at Courthouse for the County of St. The Library and the Media should stop
Marys at 41605 Court House Dr. Leonardtown, MD 20650, on referring to this as Sex Education , but
call it what it seemingly is, Sex Indoctri-
May 4. 2017 at 2:00 p.m. nation, put on by the Fringe. Regard-
less of what the Library leadership says,
ALL THAT PROPERTY described in said Deed of Trust including but not
limited to: April 17, 2017
Did you know that Flag Day is the an-
BEGINNING AT THE SAME, Lots Numbered 500-1, 500-2, 500-3 and 500-4 niversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777?
as shown on the plat entitled Boundary Line Adjustment Plat, Lots 1 thru 4, Flag Day was officially established by
Pembrooke Run per plat 58/90, as recorded among the Land Records of St. the Proclamation of President Woodrow
Marys County, Maryland in Plat Book 60, folio 44. Wilson on May 30th, 1916. Many years
later, on August 3rd, 1949, President Tru-
Said property is in fee simple and is unimproved, and is sold as is condition man signed an Act of Congress designat-
and subject to all superior covenants, conditions, liens, restrictions, easement, ing June 14th of each year as National
rights-of-way, as may affect same, if any. Flag Day.
Each Flag Day the Fleet Reserve As-
TERMS OF SALE. A deposit of 10% of the sale price, cash or certied funds sociation Branch 93 and Boy Scout Troop
shall be required at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price with 413 conduct a flag retirement ceremony to
interest at 6% per annum from the date of sale to the date of payment will be retire unserviceable flags. Unserviceable
paid within TEN DAYS after nal ratication of the sale. Adjustments on all
taxes, public charges and special or regular assessments will be made as of
employees paid by the St. Marys County
tax payers opened the door to this uproar.
The County Commissioners must ensure
that all County Government employees
do not promote their own Ideology in
any official capacity. County employees
are free to pursue any and all versions of
Sex, Politics, and Religion in their pri-
vate lives, but not in any official capacity
as was the case to get this mess started.
But now, any parents who want their chil-
dren Indoctrinated by the Fringe are
free to do so. All others can stay away, or
they can organize a peaceful protest on the
day that the Collusion comes to pass.
Joe Wible Sr,/ Leonardtown
flags may be dropped off at the Fleet Re-
serve, 21707 Three Notch Road, Lexing-
ton Park, MD 20653 Mondays and Tues-
days from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Wednes-
day through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00
PM, Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Cynthia L. Jones
Americanism/Patriotism Chair, Fleet
Reserve Association Ladies Auxiliary
Unit 93 St. Marys County Commissioner
2010 - 2014

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the date of the sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Title examination,

d
conveyancing, state revenue stamps, transfer taxes, title insurance and all

n
other costs incident to settlement are to be paid by the purchaser. Time is of Publication
the essence for the purchaser, otherwise the deposit will be forfeited and the Date

U May
property may be resold at risk and costs of the defaulting purchaser. If the sale
is not ratied or if the Substitute Trustee is unable to convey marketable title

the 25
n
in accord with the terms of sale, the purchasers only remedy is the return of

u
the deposit. Loan Type: Deed of Trust

S
Martin G. Oliverio
Substitute Trustee
Reservation
Deadline:
301-884-7000 May 15

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 20 In Our Community
Upon receiving the St. Marys County Health Departments Gold Star Award, Winpisinger Center Kitchen
Supervisor Cecilia Murphy proudly displayed the certificate on behalf of her entire kitchen staff.
Gold Star Recognition
for Winpisinger Center
Kitchen Staff
In early April, the St. Marys County
Health Department awarded its presti-
gious Gold Star Award to the kitchen staff
at the IAMsWilliam W. Winpisinger Ed-
ucation and Technology Center, located in
Hollywood, MD.
WATCH: Winpisinger Center Kitchen
Honored for Food Safety
I have to give credit where credit is
due, said Winpisinger Center Kitchen
Supervisor Cecilia Murphy. I have four
cooks and four assistants. There are two
cooks and two assistants per shift.
The countys award is given annually to
food service facilities that achieve supe-
rior food safety standards. Environmental
health specialists at the health department
regularly inspect nearly 500 food service
facilities in St. Marys County to ensure
food safety is being adequately addressed.
I am extremely proud of our staff and
our facility, this recognition is well de-
served, said IAM International Presi-
dent Bob Martinez. The IAM has always
known what St. Marys County has just
Prizes for Designated
Drivers at Tiki Bar Opening
Bob Hall, LLC, working together with
the Calvert County Sheriffs Office, Mary-
land State Police, Chesapeake Region Safety
Council and the Calvert Alliance Against
Substance Abuse are sponsoring a Designat-
ed Driver program to be held during the an-
nual opening of the Tiki Bar. The program
will run Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April
22 from noon to 10:00 p.m.
Designated drivers who register will win
an instant prize ranging from can coolies,
sunglasses, coolers, Bluetooth speakers,
beach towels, beach mats, Grill SGT BBQ
gift certificates, folding chairs, thumb drives,
Blue Crabs Tickets and much more! Desig-
nated drivers will sign a pledge card, which
will be entered into a drawing for six grand
prizes. This years first prize package is a
1 Night stay at the Holiday Inn Solomons,
$200 cash, $50 Tiki Bar Gift Certificate, $25
Pier Restaurant Gift Certificate. The second
prize will be a $100 Solomons Victorian
Inn Gift Certificate, $200 cash, $50 Tiki Bar
Gift Certificate, $25 Stoneys Kingfisher
Gift Certificate. The third prize will be a
$50 Back Creek Inn Gift Certificate, $50
Tiki Bar Gift Certificate, $200 cash, $25
Stoneys Kingfisher Gift Certificate and a
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announced. The Winpisinger kitchen staff
is second to none in my book. Our mem-
bers cant say enough about the quality of
food and service at the Harbor.
I am incredibly proud of the W3 kitch-
en Staff; they do a remarkable job week
in and week out for the membership. Re-
ceiving the Gold Star Award from the
County Health Department is reflective
of the Kitchen Staffs hard work and at-
tention to quality in every aspect of their
job. Not only do they prepare and serve
great food, but they do so in manner that
consistently exceeds required food safety
standards. The Gold Star Award is really
tough to earn; very few food service op-
erations ever receive the Gold Star Award
its quite an achievement.
The select few food establishments
that achieve this high level of compli-
ance receive a certificate and a window
sticker designating them as Gold Star
establishments. Recipients also receive
special recognition from the Maryland
GeneralAssembly.
$25 Lotus Caf Gift Certificate. The fourth
prize will be 4 Baltimore Orioles Baseball
Tickets plus a Parking Pass. The fifth prize
will be 2 Baltimore Orioles Baseball Tickets
and a $50 Visa Gift Card from the CAASA
Designated Driver Award Program. The
sixth prize will be 2 Baltimore Orioles
Baseball Tickets. The registration booth is
located near the Tiki Bar entrance.
Sheriff Mike Evans will draw the grand
prize tickets during a ceremony at the Sher-
iffs Office on Monday, April 24th at 12:00
noon. The public is invited to attend.
The Calvert County Sheriffs Office and
Maryland State Police, as well as law en-
forcement from neighboring jurisdictions,
will be conducting DUI saturation patrols
throughout the weekend as part of Mary-
lands Checkpoint Strikeforce - Over the
Limit, Under Arrest campaign. These en-
forcement efforts are funded through the
State Highway Administrations Maryland
Highway Safety Office and will continue
throughout the spring and summer months.
Areas where a high number of DUI arrests
or crashes have occurred in the past will be
targeted for enforcementefforts.
CSM Event Highlights Pros
and Cons of Social Media
By Dick Myers
Staff Writer
Social media have made it easier for police
agencies to interact with the community and
solve crimes. But the lack of personal contact
often leads to misunderstandings and con-
flicts that can escalate into criminal activity.
The role of social media in society was the
topic of the annual two-day Social Justice
Day April 12 and 13 at the College of South-
ern Maryland Prince FrederickCampus.
Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans and
Assistant Sheriff Sgt. Dave McDowell, and
St. Marys County Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Cara
Grumbles led the session on the role of so-
cial media in police agencies. That session
also diverged into a discussion about the
opioid problem in Southern Maryland that
captivated the largely student crowd that evi-
denced the schools mix of young and more
mature enrollees.
Later, representatives from the Calvert
Crisis Intervention Center talked about the
stages of relationships and how social media
can throw a curve at achievingsuccess.
Social media help us. We have nothing to
hide, said Evans. But Evans quickly transi-
tioned to the drug issue. We have a serious
problem in Calvert County, he emphasized
to the attendees. McDowell reinforced that
notion as did Grumbles. She said she could
not have imagined when she joined the force
more than 20 years ago that it would be as
big a problem.
McDowell admitted that his department
was a little slow getting into social media
We had a huge learning curve., he said,
noting his 18-year-old-son served as his per-
sonal technician. But the department now
has a big presence on Facebook and Twitter
and has a special news blog page to get the
information out.
Grumbles also experienced the early stag-
es of her departments movement into the
social media age. She inherited for a time
the positon of public information officer and
was instrumental in establishing a Facebook
and Twitter presence.
Grumbles said she learned how things
have so dramatically changed in the social
media world. Everyone out there is a re-
porter, she said, and whats happening is
posted instantly and unfiltered. People are
posting pictures of accidents almost before
deputies arrive on the scene. In order to keep
ahead of the information so it is presented
accurately, it is important for police agencies
to get the information out quickly via social
Animal Control Workers Recognized
Animal Control has been a topic of much
discussion in the county for the past few
years. Discussions have centered the care
and overall treatment of stray, abandoned
and lost animals. That care is the responsi-
bility of dedicated Animal Control Officers
who, on many occasions, do their work with
little fanfare. Each year a week in April is
designated as National Animal Care and
Control Appreciation Week. It is an oppor-
tunity to thank those Animal Control Offi-
cers who labor each day to ensure the safety
and protection ofanimals.
At a recognition ceremony, the Commis-
sioners of St. Marys County joined various
federal, state, and local government officials
across the country to thank and commend
the countys Animal Control Officers and
Thursday, April 20, 2017
media. We cant keep up with social media,
but we can run with them she explained.
Grumbles said the job has thrust her from
being a novice to being on social media
constantly. I am a major junkie on social
media, she admitted. That has also helped
in her new job as part of the COPS unit pa-
trolling Lexington Park on foot, bicycles
and in cars. Social media is helping them
identify potential suspects to match names
withfaces.
Regarding the heroin situation Grumbles
said, Its really, really bad. She added, I
never ever expected to see in St. Marys
County the level of heroin use I see today.
She said modern medicine created pain-kill-
ing drugs and when they became more ex-
pensive to secure users switched to heroin.
NARCAN (used to block the effects
of opioids) is the good news in the drug
epidemic. NARCAN has saved so many
lives, Grumbles said. But the bad news is
that regardless of NARAN literally prevent-
ing people overdosing from dying, if they
are hoked, eventually you are going to die
or get locked up.
Jennifer Edwards and Kristi Bingham
spoke on behalf of the Crisis Intervention
Center, which operates a 24-hour hotline.
Edwards talked about the five stages that re-
lationships go through and Bingham picked
up on how social media can cause problems
with those relationships.
The bottom line message for texting or us-
ing other social media Dont say anything
you wouldnt say in person. Conversation
flows thoughtlessly on social media and then
it is often difficult to reverse the hurt feel-
ings it has caused. A humorous clip from the
Steve Harvey Show was played in which an
audience guest asked if it was all right to text
to his girlfriend that he was breaking up. It
got a good chuckle from the audience.
Social media, the speakers said, can also
lead to emotional and physical sexual ha-
rassment, by men against women, but also
by women against men.
Outgoing College of Southern Maryland
President Brad Gottfried was on hand to ac-
cept an award from Social Justice Days fac-
ulty organizers. And, Sheriff Evans praised
him Dr. Gottfried has been a good com-
munity partner of law enforcement.
dickmyers@countytimes.net
staff for the dedicated service they provide
to various public safety and public service
agencies, departments and county citizens.
The St. Marys County Animal Con-
trol Division is dedicated to the health and
safety of at-risk, helpless animals and work
throughout the year to rescue and protect
animals from injury, disease, abuse and
starvation, said Commissioner Tom Jarboe
(1st District).
In proclaiming National Animal Care and
Control Appreciation Week, the commis-
sioners encourage all citizens to join them in
expressing their sincere appreciation for the
service and dedication of the countys Ani-
mal Control officers andstaff.
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Thursday, April 20, 2017
Comptroller Peter Franchot, right, vis-
ited the McKays Fine Food and Pharmacy
store in Charlotte Hall April 13 as part of
a tour of Southern Maryland and was pre-
Habitat For Humanity
Thanks 5K Run/Walk
Participants
The Patuxent Habitat for Humanity
Warrior 5K was a wonderful success! We
wish to thank our sponsors, which in-
clude: Toyota of Southern Maryland, All
Phase Electric/Mr. Sparky, Calvert Hos-
pice, Upton Davis & Palumbo, Patuxent
Dental, TSA Inc., Good
Earth Natural Foods, Weis Markets,
Sargas Media, Real Time Pain Relief and
Tim Bugarski. We would also like to ex-
press our gratitude to all the volunteers
that came out to help us with this event.
Last but not least many thanks to the run-
ners who participated, this year for the
first time we had two Veteran teams of
runners; Team Red, White & Blue and the
EMAC Team.
If you missed the Warrior 5K Fun Run/
Walk you can still participate and help
veteran families by registering for the
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sented with a platter of traditional stuffed
ham by company President Thomas F.
McKay in time for Easter Sunday.
Guy Leonard
Virtual 5k at www.Patuxenthabitat.org.
The Virtual 5K is a race that can be done
anywhere at any time, from your treadmill
or even from your
couch. Donations to the Virtual 5K and
the Warrior 5K Fun Run/Walk support
Patuxent Habitats Veteran Critical Home
Repair Program. The program is designed
to repair homes for military veterans and
their families. The program will assist
with repairs
identified in Habitats Critical Home
Repair guidelines that may vary from
roof repairs, structural wall repairs, to
installing wheel chair ramps and remod-
eling bathrooms to be easily used by vet-
erans with disabilities. The program helps
veterans age in place with the respect
theydeserve.
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity is an
affiliate of Habitat for Humanity Inter-
national and works to provide affordable
housing in partnership with those in need
in St. Marys and Calvert counties. Patux-
ent Habitat for Humanitys ReStore is lo-
cated at 21600 Great
Mills Road Unit 18A, Lexington Park,
MD 20653. For more information about
donating money to the affiliate or to do-
nate items to the ReStore please visit our
website www.patux-
enthabitat.org. If you
would like to volunteer
contact Laurie Walker at
laurie@patuxenthabitat.
org or call 301-863-6227.
Every donation helps a
family help themselves.
We build strength, sta-
bility and self-reliance
through shelter.
From Habitat
for Humanity
In Our Community
A presenter leads a session at last years Annual Nonprofit Institute Conference hosted by the College of
Jumpstart Your Leadership
CSM to Hosts Nonprofit Institute Conference
Nonprofit employees, board members,
volunteers and supporters are invited to
participate in this years annual Nonprofit
Institute Conference Jumpstart Your
Leadership! at the College of Southern
Maryland. The seventh annual confer-
ence, which features a wealth of local ex-
perts on nonprofits and leadership issues,
will be held 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 28
at CSMs La Plata Campus.
The conference is a chance to rethink,
recharge and prepare for the future, all
while networking with others in the non-
profit world. The event will feature work-
shops led by leaders in the field in a va-
riety of topics that affect every nonprofit
marketing, fundraising, management,
strategic planning and leadership.
The Nonprofit Institute Annual Con-
ference is one of the many services the
institute provides to the Southern Mary-
land region. It is designed to provide cur-
rent and relevant information to nonprofit
organizations to assist in achieving their
missions, said Barbara Ives, CSM di-
rector of the Office of Strategic Partner-
ships. The conference is also a wonder-
ful opportunity to connect or reconnect
with friends from other organizations to
build collaboration in project work and
partnerships.
Conference participants can choose
from a variety of workshops. They can
learn about social media analytics from
Kristen Titsworth, the award-winning
web services director at CSM, or content
marketing from Chris Ripley, owner of
the Strategic Marketing Group, a Wal-
dorf-based marketing and development
firm. Branding expert Maggy Sterner will
present a workshop on mission-driven
branding.
Topics in fundraising will include fund-
raising development, presented by Denise
Foster, who has worked with nonprofits
across several states to provide best im-
pact to the community, and a boards role
in advancement and development, pre-
sented by Linda Gottfried, who has led
many nonprofits in their philanthropy ef-
forts and, most recently, served as direc-
tor of philanthropy for MedStar Southern
Maryland Hospital Center.
Workshops about management will
include Nick Lewis of Raley, Watts and
ONeill Insurance presenting about un-
employment insurance and John Felici-
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Southern Maryland Nonprofit Institute.
tas, with 37 years in the education field,
including work as a senior policy analyst
for the National Education Association,
leading a segment about building diver-
sity. Certified Public Accountant John
Wiland, a partner with Mullen, Sondberg,
Winbush and Stone, will lead a workshop
on nonprofit financial literacy.
CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried
will lead a workshop on Strategic Plan-
ning 101 and Dr. Jim Wilson of SLOFLT
Group LLC, a retired Navy captain who
has led various defense acquisition pro-
grams and business development organi-
zations within Raytheon, will present on
board recruitment. George Connelly, leg-
islative and governmental affairs director
for the Chesapeake Regional Association
of Realtor Brokers, will discuss strategic
retention programs.
Leadership workshops will include one
led by Kim Rosenfield, a certified finan-
cial planner practitioner and chartered
retirement plan specialist with Morgan
Stanley Wealth Management in La Plata,
who serves on the advisory boards for
the Nonprofit Institute of Charles County,
The Community Foundation of Southern
Maryland and the CSM Foundation, who
will talk about how to be an effective
board member. Steve Morgan, executive
director of The Arc Baltimore since 1985,
will review leadership during a crisis.
Matt Scassero, director of the University
of Maryland Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(UAS) Test Site and former chief contracts
officer for Melwood, a nonprofit dedicated
to assisting people with differing abilities,
will talk about cultivating staff and volun-
teers for leadership roles.
Following lunch, the conference will
culminate with a panel discussion on lead-
ership in the nonprofit community fea-
turing Director of Hospice of St. Marys
Kathy Franzen, CEO of Walden/Sierra
Dr. Kathy OBrien, U.S. Navy veteran and
veteran advocate Bill Buffington, South-
ern Maryland Regional Director for the
Small Business Development Center Ellen
Flowers-Fields and founder of Farming 4
Hunger Bernie Fowler Jr.
For information, visit www.csmd.edu/
NPIconference.
From College of Southern Maryland
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Community Calendar
Thursday, April 20
Commemorative Speaker Series
Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane,
Hollywood, MD 20636
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Dr. Alan Rothman, Professor of History,
Georgetown University, author of Be-
yond Freedoms Reach: A Kidnapping
in the Twilight of Slavery, member of
Georgetowns Working Group on Slavery,
Memory, and Reconciliation. Event is free
and open to the public. For more informa-
tion sotterley.org
Eurydice
Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall,
at St. Marys College of Maryland
8:00 PM-10:00 PM
Eurydice Will be playing in the Bruce
Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall, on the
St. Marys College of Maryland campus.
Ticket prices are $4 for teachers, students,
senior citizens, and Arts Alliance mem-
bers; $6, general admission. To make
reservations, email the Theater Box Of-
fice at boxoffice@smcm.edu or telephone
240-895-4243.
Produced by the Department of Theater,
Film, and Media Studies and directed by
faculty member Amy Steiger, with origi-
nal music by St. Marys College student
Robert Hayes, Eurydice is playwright
Sarah Ruhls contemporary poetic retell-
ing of the Orpheus/Eurydice myth imag-
ined from Eurydices perspective. Written
partly as a way for Ruhl to have a few
more conversations with [my father] who
had died 10 years before she wrote her
play, Eurydice is a theatrical fantasia on
love and loss, longing and memory, music,
water, and time.
Friday, April 21
25th Annual Caregivers Conference
Southern Maryland Higher Education
Center, 44219 Airport Rd, California, MD
8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Caregivers are encouraged to attend the
25th Annual Caregivers Conference, host-
ed by the St. Marys County Department
of Aging & Human Services.For caregiv-
ers in need of respite services to attend
the conference, contact Daphne Bennear
at 301-475-4200, ext. *1069. A limited
number of scholarships will be available
to offset the cost of this event. Registra-
tion is required. To request a brochure
and more information call: 301-475-4200,
ext. *1050. The Caregivers Conference is
sponsored by The Geriatrics and Geron-
tology Education and Research Program;
the University of Maryland, Baltimore;
and the St. Marys County Department of
Aging & Human Services
Slave Cabin Dedication Weekend
Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane,
Hollywood, MD 20636
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
The Slave Cabin exhibit will be dedicated
to the memory of Agnes Kane Callum, her
story, and how 20 years ago she served as
a trustee to fight for Sotterley to be saved
when its doors almost closed. Agnes un-
derstood that Sotterley must tell its stories
due to its legacy of slavery, and the lives
it can touch to promote understanding.
Opening ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Event is
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free and open to the public. For more in-
formation sotterley.org
NARFE-St Marys Celebrates 50 Years
Olde Breton Inn, 21890 Society Hill Road,
Leonardtown, MD 20650
11:30 AM-2:00 PM
The Association of National Active &
Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) St.
Marys Chapter 969 will have its 50th
Anniversary Celebration. The Chopticon
Peace-pipers will entertain our members
and a full course meal will be prepared
by Baileys Catering. Reservations are
required and the cost is $16.50; If you
have not already confirmed reservations,
please contact Judy Loflin 301 872-0064.
Not a member? Open to all Federal Civil-
ians and/or their spouses. Contact Geneva
Leon for membership details 301 884-
5112. Check out our website; narfe.org/
site/chapter969.
Scott Dikkers, of The Onion, Presents
at St. Marys College
Michael P. OBrien Athletics and Recre-
ation Center, 19050 Hill Commons Drive,
St. Marys College of Maryland
7:30 PM
St. Marys College of Maryland welcomes
The Onion creator Scott Dikkers in the
Michael P. OBrien Athletics and Recre-
ation Center, 19050 Hill Commons Drive.
Dikkers will discuss The Real Story of
Fake News in what promises to be a hi-
larious and insightful lecture presented by
the Mark Twain Lecture Series on Ameri-
can Humor and Culture. General admis-
sion tickets are available for the public for
$8 per person. Advance reservations for
tickets are required. Pre-ordered tickets
can be picked up at will call in the recre-
ation center beginning at 6 p.m. the eve-
ning of the event. The doors open at 7 p.m.
and all seating is first come, first served.
Saturday, April 22
Annual Plant Sale and Craft/Vendor
Bazaar
24005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown,
MD 20650
8:00 AM-2:00 PM
The Dr. James A. Forrest Career and
Technology Center is hosting two ma-
jor events on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at
the school site across from the St. Marys
County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown. The
first event is the annual Plant Sale, which
benefits the Forrest Centers FFA Chap-
ter and CASE agriculture program. The
Plant Sale takes place from 8:00 a.m. to
noon in the Greenhouse courtyard. Flow-
ering plants for sale include a variety of
Wave Petunias, Geraniums, Mandevilla
and some Black- Eyed Susans. Vegetable
crops for sale include various Tomato
hybrids, Cucumber, Eggplant, Squash,
and Lettuce. In addition, some herbs will
be available for sale. Local and regional
crafters and vendors will be selling a wide
variety of items. The public is invited
to come out to enjoy a day of shopping.
Proceeds from table rentals and the silent
auction will benefit the Forrest Centers
SkillsUSA chapter, which is among the
most successful in the state. As a result
of that success, the chapter must annually
fundraise over $25,000 to cover the cost of
leadership training, chapter activities and
regional, state & national competitions.
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.
For more information about SkillsUSA,
go to: www.skillsusa.org.
The 5th Annual Bay-CSS 10k/5k Walk,
Run & Roll
Greenwell State Park, 25410 Rosedale
Manor Lane, Hollywood, MD 20636
8:00 AM-12 Noon
The 5th Annual Bay-CSS 10k/5k Walk,
Run & Roll will be held at beautiful
Greenwell State Park in Hollywood, MD
to benefit people with disabilities in Mary-
land. This is a fun event for the whole
family and for every fitness level. To learn
more or to register for the event, please
visit: www.baycss.org/walk.html.
Golden Beach/Patuxent Knolls Com-
munity Clean Up Day
Golden Beach Fire House, 29848 Therese
Circle, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
8:00 AM-11:00 AM
The neighborhood of Golden Beach/
Patuxent Knolls is going to have a Com-
munity Clean up Day on Earth Day,
April 22nd. Please help join us in clean-
ing up our streets. We will be meeting at
the Golden Beach Fire House at 29848
Therese Circle, Mechanicsville, Maryland
at 8 am. We will provide gloves, bags and
clean up supplies. For more information,
call Jackson Miller at 240-538-6503.
Slave Cabin Dedication Weekend
Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane,
Hollywood, MD 20636
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
The Slave Cabin exhibit will be dedicated
to the memory of Agnes Kane Callum, her
story, and how 20 years ago she served as
a trustee to fight for Sotterley to be saved
when its doors almost closed. Agnes un-
derstood that Sotterley must tell its stories
due to its legacy of slavery, and the lives it
can touch to promote understanding. For
more information sotterley.org
Pax River womens Rugby Club vs
Rappahannock
Clarks Landing Rd (All the way at the
end), Hollywood MD 20636
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Come watch Rugby and support your lo-
cal ladies! Pax Rivers Riveters Rugby club
host the ladies of Rappahannock! If you
dont know much about rugby, no worries!
Were happy to help get you acquainted.
No cost! Fun for the whole family!
Bring chairs, sunscreen, and your voice to
cheer us on!
Rock Out for Autism
Olde Town Pub, 22785 Washington St,
Leonardtown, MD 20650
12 Noon-10:00 PM
Rock out and dine out with your friends
and family at the Annual ROCK OUT
FOR AUTISM! This yearly gathering of
great local and regional bands will be held
on at the Olde Town Pub at 22785 Wash-
ington Street in Leonardtown, MD! The
music and fun starts at noon and goes on
all day and night. A portion of the food
and beverage sales will be donated to lo-
cal 501(c)(3) organizations that work on
behalf of individuals and families that are
impacted by autism. This years musical
lineup will be announce soon.
This annual event in support of Autism
Awareness Month is presented by Olde
Town Pub, Personalized Therapy, and
the Autism Spectrum Support Group of
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Southern Maryland.
Concert: PING
Historic St. Marys City, Brick Chapel of
1667 (park at the Visitor Center), 18751
Hogaboom Lane, St. Marys
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Join St. Marys College of Maryland Mu-
sic Departments vocal ensemble, PING,
as they perform a short program of a cap-
pella musical selections, under the direc-
tion of Professor Larry Vote. Free.
Bingo at the Knights of Columbus Saint
Michaels Council 2065
16441 Three Notch Road, Ridge, MD.
6:30.
$20 to play for the evening. Current jack-
pot $3,800. Refreshments
available. 301-872-4641.
Sunday, April 23
AYCE Breakfast to benefit Ridge Vol-
unteer Rescue Squad
Knights of Columbus Hall Ridge Md
8:30-11:00 AM
COST: $10/PERSON
$8/SENIOR CITIZENS
$5/YOUTH YOUNGER THAN 6
$10/CARRYOUT
Bake Sale Will Also Be Held
Slave Cabin Dedication Weekend
Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane,
Hollywood, MD 20636
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
The Slave Cabin exhibit will be dedicated
to the memory of Agnes Kane Callum, her
story, and how 20 years ago she served as
a trustee to fight for Sotterley to be saved
when its doors almost closed. Agnes un-
derstood that Sotterley must tell its stories
due to its legacy of slavery, and the lives it
can touch to promote understanding. For
more information sotterley.org
Earth Day on the Square
22735 Washington Street, Leonardtown,
MD 20650
12:30 PM-4:30 PM
Live animals, hands-on education, eco-
friendly products and entertainment come
together in the Leonardtown Square, with
kayak and boat rides at the Leonardtown
Wharf Park.
A Taste of History Bridal Show
Historic St. Marys City, Reconstructed
State House of 1676, 47418 Old State
House Road, St. Marys City, MD 20686
1:00 PM-3:30 PM
Join us and our carefully vetted vendors,
who bring a wide selection of quality ser-
vices to our brides. We will have a number
of local caterers and restaurants; please be
certain to come and sample their dining
selections. Follow the link to the website
for more information: www.hsmcdigsh-
istory.org/private-events/wedding-and-
gatherings/. The cost will be $5 at the
door. Please phone Muffin Padukiewicz at
(240) 895-4991 to register. You may also
register by using www.hsmcdigshistory.
org/bridalshow.
John J. Polko Memorial POLISH
Dinner
St. Francis Xavier Church Hall, New-
towneneck Rd, Leonardtown Md
4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Community
Dinner Menu: Kielbasa and Kapusta (Pol-
ish Sausage &Sauerkraut), Haluski (Cab-
bage and Noodles), Golabki (Cabbage
Roll), Pierogi (Stuffed Potato and cheese);
Bread; Desserts. Price: $15.00 Adult, $
7.00 Children (10 and Under)
POC: Tom Koviak @ 240-434-1464
Monday, April 24
Elks Holdem Bounty Tournament
St. Marys County Elks Lodge
7:00 PM
No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament
$25 Buy in = 4,000 chips
$5 add-on = 1,000 chips and raffle drawing
Earn a BOUNTY chip worth $5 dollars
for every person that you bust out of the
tournament. This tournament is part of
our leaderboard challenge. Earn 1 point
for every person knocked out before
you. Food and Beverage are available for
purchase.
Cash games will start as soon as there are
enough players that are interested.
Holdem : $1- $2 no limit
Omaha Hi/Lo : $.50$1 no limit (starts
at 4pm)
Please enter through the side of the
building.
45779 Fire Department Lane
Lexington Park, MD 20653
301- 863- 7800
Questions: James Dean 240-577-0828
Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 25
BINGO
Mechanicsville Moose Lodge #495
27636 Mechanicsville Road Mechanics-
ville, MD
6:30 PM-10:30 PM
Every Tuesday
Doors Open @ 5:30 pm
Early Birds @ 6:30 pm
Regular Games @ 7:15 pm
Food and drinks available for purchase!!
Wednesday, April 26
Christmas In April Fundraiser at
Showtime Deli
Showtime Deli AT 21719 Great Mills Road
Lexington Park
5:00PM-7:00PM
Support Christmas in April in your local
community by coming out for a meal at
the Showtime Deli! Come have some great
food and support us. You can also call in a
to-go order. To get more info, please con-
tact our office at 301-884-2905.
Political Science Department Host
Panel Discussion on the first 100 days of
Donald Trumps Presidency
St. Marys College Cole Cinema at the
Colleges Campus Center.
4:50 PM
The panel discussion, titled 100 Days of
Trump, will feature commentary and
analysis by Political Science Professors
Todd Eberly, Matt Fehrs, Susan Grogan,
and Antonio Ugues.
Never before in modern American politics
has a new president been so committed to
undoing the legacy of his predecessor. But
as President Trump rolls back Obama-era
policies, his own agenda is bogged down
by conflict, controversy, court challenges,
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and continued gridlock in Congress. What
have we learned from President Trumps
first 100 days and what might we expect
from the next 100 or 1,000 days?
Thursday, April 27
VFW Auxiliary Golf Tournament Fun-
draiser @ PAX
23248 Cedar Point Rd, Patuxent River,
MD 20670
8:00 8:00AM-4:30 PM
Calling all GolfersThe VFW Auxiliary
Post 2632 is hosting a Golf Tournament
Fundraiser on April 27th at Cedar Point
Golf Course, Patuxent River, MD. All
proceeds 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. Ear-
ly 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 registration 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 regis-
tration check or mail to VFW Post 2632,
Attn: Auxiliary Golf Tournament, P.O.
Box 86, California, MD 20619.
Gut-buster Cheese Steak Fundraiser at
the 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.
Free Film Screening
Lexington Park library- Room B 21677
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Blvd, Lexing-
ton Park, MD 20653
6:00 PM
This acclaimed documentary film with
Leonardo DiCaprio is an exploration of
the changes occurring around the world
due to climate change and what we can do
now great preparation for the upcoming
Peoples Climate March! This will also be
our last in-person opportunity to register
for the bus leaving from California, MD
and stopping in Charlotte Hall, MD before
arriving in DC for to the climate march!
Event link on Facebook: www.facebook.
com/events/605050839680529/
Contact Phone Number: 240-808-4233
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Microsoft Office: Master Gardeners Plant In Entertainment
Intermediate Excel Clinics
Lexington Park Library will hold
Intermediate Excel on Wednesday, Have questions about growing
vegetables, soil conditions, mystery
May 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Stu-
dents with a basic knowledge of Ex- insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom Thursday, April 20
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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
Dental Care Available
Health Share of St. Marys, Inc., is cur-
rently accepting applications from those
in need of basic dental care such as exams
and cleanings. To be eligible the house-
hold income for one person must be less
than $2,010 per month and $2,707 for two
persons. A $50 fee will apply at the time
services are rendered and are provided in
a mobile dental van located in Lexington
Park. Applications are accepted at the St.
Marys County Department of Social Ser-
vices Leonardtown and Lexington Park
offices, St. Marys County Department
of Aging & Human Services, and Access
Health in Lexington Park. To learn more
call 301-475-4200, ext. *1654.
Free Enhance Fitness
classes during May
In honor of Older Americans Month,
you can participate in Enhance Fitness
classes free of charge. Normally on the
fitness card ($30/10 classes), during the
month of May, classes are free. Attend
Enhance Fitness regularly during May
and create a habit that will help keep you
healthy, active, strong and fulfilled. For
class times and locations, call 301-475-
4200, ext. *1063.
Older Americans Month
The Garvey Senior Activity Center is
celebrating Older Americans Month from
Monday, May 1-Wednesday, May 31. To
celebrate, we want to see what you have
done or experienced throughout your life,
your life story, if you will. In honor of you,
we invite you to create a collage of your
life. It can be anything that you are proud
of accomplishing from having children to
being in the military. Is there something
unique you have done after you retired or
out of the norm? Please be sure to share
those stories as well. We will provide the
poster board for you to attach photos, short
stories or anything that you would like to
use to tell your story. We will then have a
special lunch and display these beautiful
examples of Aging Out Loud. We want
to hear your story so, please, show us how
loud you can be! Please contact Garvey
Senior Activity Center to learn more or
pick up a poster board from the reception-
ist desk. Completed posters are due back
no later than May 22. Dont forget to sign
up for our celebration luncheon on Thurs-
day, May 25! To make reservations, call
301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Lunch Bunch at Applebees
Would you like to have lunch with a
group of (age 50+) friends? Once a month,
Lunch Bunch meets at a different restau-
rant where individual checks are request-
ed. April Lunch Bunch will be meeting
at Applebees (instead of Boomerangs as
previously announced) on Tuesday, Apr.
25 at 11:15 a.m. Call your BFF, then call
Shellie at 301-475-4200, ext. *1655 so we
can reserve your seats.
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YES Cycling on the Trail
On Wednesday, April 26 at 1 p.m., the
Northern Senior Activity Center will host
a cycling event on the Three Notch Trail
brought to you by the Youthful, Energetic,
Seniors (YES) Cycling Program. Bring
your own bike or trike and helmet for a
causal, relaxed-pace ride stopping along
the way to read the trail interpretive signs.
The trip is led by volunteer Dan Donahue,
experienced cyclist and bicycle trip leader.
The Northern Senior Activity Center has
three bicycles and one trike available to
borrow for the trip. To sign up for the trip
or to reserve one of the four cycles, call
301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
Third Annual Medication
Take Back Day
Do you have expired or unwanted medi-
cation in your medicine cabinet, but find
it difficult to leave your home due to mo-
bility or health issues? Perhaps youre a
caregiver and find it difficult to leave your
home to dispose of unwanted medications?
If this is you, youre invited to take ad-
vantage of the fourth annual St. Marys
County Medication Collection Day on
Saturday, April 29.
Anybody who is interested in partici-
pating in having a uniformed officer from
the Sheriffs Office come to their home
and pick up medications should contact
Sarah Miller, St. Marys County Depart-
ment of Aging & Human Services Com-
munity Programs & Outreach Manager,
at 301-475-4200, ext. *1073, or sarah.
miller@stmarysmd.com.
The deadline to schedule a pick-up is
Friday, April 21.
Vendor & Yard Sale at
Northern
The Northern Senior Activity Center
Council is holding a Yard Sale open to
the public on Saturday, April 29, from 8
a.m.-1 p.m., (rain/shine) at the Northern
Senior Activity Center in Charlotte Hall.
Proceeds benefit the Northern Senior Ac-
tivity Center. Multiple vendors will also
be on site selling a variety of products.
No drop-off donations are being accepted
for the Yard Sale. For more information,
contact Council President Pat Myers at
301-884-8714.
Kentucky Derby Day
Put on your big hat and come to the rac-
es! Join us at the Northern Senior Activity
Center for Kentucky Derby Day on Friday,
May 5 at 10 a.m-12:30 p.m. Dress in your
racing finest for derby themed bingo, an
elegant lunch with complementary enter-
tainment featuring the talented Meleah
Backhaus Shrout, and other prizes. Lunch
will be roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed
potatoes with gravy, carrots, fresh sea-
sonal fruit, and chocolate cake for des-
sert. The suggested lunch donation is $6
and is due at signup to receive your ticket.
To pay in advance, please visit the front
desk. For more information, call 301-475-
4200, ext. *3101.
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
Potting Shed Fun
Come to the Loffler Senior Activity
Center on Friday, May 5 at 10 a.m. so you
can put together a flower basket to beau-
tify your porch/stoop while visiting with
friends! Simply bring your favorite flower
container (No bigger than 8 diameter)
and at least 2 or 3 six-packs of flowers
to share. The dirts on us! Call 301-475-
4200, ext. *1658 or stop by the reception
desk to get in on the fun. Pre-registration
is required, before April 28.
Music and Movement
In celebration of Senior Fitness Month
join Kathy Creswell, Program Specialist,
at the Garvey Senior Activity Center as
she teaches a low impact aerobics class
with upbeat and exhilarating music on
Mondays, May 8 & 22 at 1:30 p.m. Previ-
ously she was a Jazzercise instructor and
has a Music Therapy degree. Her back-
ground of music, exercise and dance tech-
niques will keep you moving throughout
the class. Dont miss out on signing up for
this FREE class. Call 301-475-4200, ext.
*1050 to register.
History Video
There will be a viewing of the video 10
Buildings That Changed America at the
Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wed.
May 10 at 10 a.m. This video, produced by
Window to the World Communications,
Inc. tells the stories of ten influential works
of architecture, the people who imagined
them, and the way these landmarks ush-
ered in innovative cultural shifts through-
out our society. These ten buildings rep-
resent architects who dared to strike out
on their own and design radical new types
of buildings that permanently altered our
environmental and cultural landscape.
Register for this video by calling 301-475-
4200, ext. *1658 or stop by the reception
desk to sign up. Seating is limited.
Rearview Mirror Luncheon
The Garvey Senior Activity Center will
host a luncheon on Wednesday, May 10 at
noon, followed by a performance by the
duo, Rearview Mirror. The group plays a
blend of rock and roll, R&B, pop, coun-
try, standards from the Great American
Songbook, disco, and Motown from the
40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. Not only
does their performance include music, but
also humor, music trivia, some dancing
and fun for all. Lunch for the day is apple
juice, pulled pork on a deli roll, coleslaw,
cantaloupe and corn. Cost for lunch is $6
or a donation for those ages 60 and above.
To make reservations, call 301-475-4200,
ext. *1050.
Calendars 25
Beginner Ikebana
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower ar-
rangement. It is more than simply putting
flowers in a container; rather, it is a disci-
plined art form in which the arrangement
is a living thing that brings nature and
humanity together. Judith Roa, who has
studied and taught this art form for over
40 years, will instruct this introductory
series of classes at the Loffler Senior Ac-
tivity Center on six consecutive Wednes-
days from 1-4 p.m. beginning May 17 and
finishing on June 21. The cost for this class
is $175-$200 depending on your choice of
container and includes 18 hours of profes-
sional instruction, quality tools and the
supplies necessary to complete the proj-
ects. Payment is made to instructor on the
first day of class. To register for this class,
call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658 (must press
the star key) or stop by the reception desk
at Loffler. Deadline for registration is Fri-
day, May 5. Class is limited to 6 students.
BBQ Bash Tickets now
available
Join the Department of Aging & Human
Services for the 13th Annual Barbecue
Bash as we welcome summer on Friday,
May 19 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tickets
are now available at all senior activity cen-
ters, for a suggested donation of $9. Enjoy
a relaxing day at the park listening to blue-
grass music provided by Tommy Alvey &
Friends while feasting on a lunch catered
by Mission BBQ featuring Barbecue on a
Bun, Cole Slaw, Fruit Salad and Water-
melon. Dont miss your chance to play
Pickleball, Corn Hole, and Horseshoes.
Get your tickets soon as this event is quite
popular. For more information, call 301-
475-4200, ext. *1050.
Yard Sale and Craft Fair
(Save the Date)
The Garvey Senior Activity Center
Council, Inc., will sponsor a Yard Sale and
Craft Fair
Fundraiser in support of the programs,
activities and special events offered at the
Garvey Senior Activity Center. The yard
sale will be held at the Leonard Hall Rec-
reation Center in Leonardtown, MD, on
June 3 from 8 a.m.-noon. Weather will not
be a factor as it is an indoor event at the
Leonard Hall Recreation Center. Please let
us know if you have any items you would
like to donate. The Council will accept
and store items the week before the event
(May 29-June 2). So, when you do your
spring cleaning or are preparing to move,
think of those items you can donate to our
yard sale. Vendors are welcome to partici-
pate and display their crafts for a $25 fee
and must provide their own table/setup.
Contact Margaret Forrest at 301-481-5850
or Beth Roth at 301-373-8129 to learn
more and make arrangements to drop off
items. Donations will only be accepted by
appointment.
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more Southern Maryland ancestors than
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sanna Gerard (his 5th great grandparents).
John and his parents moved to St. Louis,
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he and his mother returned to Washing-
ton where they were living with his uncle
Benjamin Queen. His father remained in
St. Louis and disappeared prior to 1890.
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Easter Leftovers
Im selling candy real cheap if anybody
needs some. Why is it that there is always
candy leftover from Halloween or Easter?
There must be a formula somewhere that
tells you exactly how much to buy. Well,
part of the problem was that the candy
set aside to put in the plastic Easter eggs
for the egg hunts wouldnt fit. I thought I
picked up the right sized candies. I sup-
pose I could have added the candy to the
9 Easter baskets I made up for our eight
grandkids and one great nephew, but the
baskets were already pretty filled up. next
year it will be 10 baskets since we have
a new grandchild arriving in August.
Soexciting.
So, like always, I put the extra candy
into a poly bag and then in a plastic gro-
cery bag and double tie the top and shove
it back in the pantry. By 9 p.m. Sunday
night, I was already fighting with the knot
on the grocery bag to get to the Sour Patch
and Sour Punch gummies that no one else
seemed to like. I wasnt sure that I liked
them at first, but now I REALLY like
them. I think they would be really good
dropped in a margarita.
I know, youd think I would have
more problems with my husband and the
leftover candy. He sort of evenly razes
through (not grazes, razes) the Easter can-
dy as soon as it is in the house. One bag of
malted milk eggs was entirely gone before
they even made it to an Easter basket. It
was sad. And then once the Easter baskets
were filled on Friday night - since we had
one set of grandkids coming on Saturday
and the second set coming on Sunday
my husband continued to raze through the
Easter baskets telling me that the kids did
not need that much candy.
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Normally I tape up the sides of the cel-
lophane around the basket for just this
reason, this year I didnt so I could add
the marshmallow Peeps at the last minute
Saturday and Sunday. You know how they
get hard so fast. The hard ones I save to
use for Peep wars in the microwave; you
stick toothpicks (as swords) near the heads
of the peeps and as the microwave nears a
minute the toothpicks lower and stab the
other Peep. Whichever Peep strikes first
is of course the winner. Sometimes with
the neighbor children we have worked out
brackets and melted are way way through
a dozen or so burnt marshmallow peep
Wars. Gruesome? Yes, but the kids like it.
Karma can be a bother, as my husband
soon found out. The next day I found out
that he had broken a tooth on a fire ball.
Next call Dentist! If Im not careful I
will be going to the dentist too for fillings.
My theory when there is leftover candy
is to eat as much of it as I can and be rid
of it. Though we have been known to have
bags of leftover candy for a year or more.
I never just buy candy to eat at home, it
has to be holiday leftovers. My goal is to
have the candy out of here by Saturday.
Oh, sorry, gotta go and grab some more
Sour Punches and Sour Patches from the
pantry to keep on my schedule. Nothing
like being organized and on time.
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I dont know about you, but Im sleeping
a whole lot better since the day last week
when Maribel Trujillo Diaz, a married
Ohio mother of four young childrenone
of them just 3 years old and disabled, an-
other with health issueswas taken into
custody by Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE). She appealed the ar-
rest and detention but her argument was
dismissed by the U.S. Circuit Court of
Appeals last week. According to ICE offi-
cials, Mrs. Diaz will be deported to Mexi-
co next Wednesday.
In case you havent heard about the
case, it involves a dangerous criminal
Mrs. Diazwho poses a huge (make that
Yuge) threat to her community. While
its been consistently reported that she
doesnt have a single criminal charge or
arrest during her 15-year history living in
the U.S., and while its also reported that
she fled Mexico after her family was tar-
geted by a Mexican drug cartel (her broth-
er and her father were both kidnapped by
cartel members and held for ransom), and
while its also reported that she is the main
breadwinner in the family due to her hus-
bands health problems, we cant afford
to be sentimental when public safety is at
stake. So, by all means, lets get her out of
here, fast. The sooner she goes, the safer
well all be.
The 45th President of the United States
explained the situation recently, laying out
the new administrations immigration and
deportation policies.
Were actually taking people that are
criminalsvery, very hardened criminals
in some cases with a tremendous track re-
cord of abuse and problemsand were
getting them out, he said in a speech this
past February.
Well, then. That explains it. Mrs. Tru-
jillo Diaz has got to go: her crimecom-
ing over the border illegally, because she
had the audacity to want a life free from
the constant violence posed by the drug
cartels, especially in the area of Mexico in
which she livedis pretty outrageous, af-
ter all. Maybe not as outrageous as fleeing
Syria and the poison gas and other attacks
on innocent civilians, but stillhow dare
those people want to be able to live their
lives free from the random kidnappings,
free from the Sarin attacks that blind and
Thursday, April 20, 2017
kill their children, free from the execu-
tions that occur just because they were
born in the wrong place at the wrongtime?
Id have been a lot more impressed by
the Presidents emotional response to the
pictures of the children poisoned by gas in
Syria if the response he orderedto bomb
an airfielddidnt go hand-in-hand with
a policy of turning away the refugees, in-
cluding children, who are the targets of
Syrias sociopathic leader.
And, Id be a lot more supportive of
an immigration policy with a stated pur-
pose of removing gang members, murder-
ers, rapists and other criminals who have
slipped into the U.S. illegally, leaving a
trail of crime and suffering in their wake,
if those hardened criminals werent moth-
ers of four, without a parking ticket to their
name. What do you expect, though, from
a President who chooses an Attorney Gen-
eral who thinks of immigrants as filth?
(This was in the first published draft of a
speech A.G. Sessions gave last week at the
border (he later removed the word; some-
one must have figured out that even in this
new environment, people might object to
labeling all Mexicans as filth.)
At least the Diaz family will be able to
rely on our countrys well-known network
of support servicesmedical care, hous-
ing assistance, services for the disabled,
assistance with daycare costs, that sort
of thingfor a family missing its mother
and main breadwinner.
Waitwhat was I thinking? Were not
going to have those support services any-
more; the national debt is too high, and
weve got to cut something so that the top
1% of earners can get tax reliefplus, we
have to be able to pay for all those extra
security costs in New York City, the ongo-
ing business travel for Trumps children,
and the golf trips to Mar-a-Lagoall of
which produce profit for the President
while costing tax payers dearly.
Sorry, Mrs. Diaz. Kiss your kids good-
bye: theres a new sheriff in town, and hes
not feeling friendly.
I love hearing from you; feel free to con-
tact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.
net if you have comments or questions
about the column.
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