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Library Watchdog
Claims Board Breached
Own Policies
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A one-man, New Jersey-based library
watchdog claims that the St. Marys Coun-
ty Board of Library Trustees might have
violated the states open meetings law
April 17 when it held an executive session
to discuss its policy for holding meetings
at libraries.
Dan Kleinman, of SafeLibraries, said
the library board is also violating its own
policies on meetings in its library rooms
by allowing a non-prot to host a contro-
versial sex education class.
Kleinman argues that the librarys pol-
icy is not to allow meetings of organiza-
tions that would disrupt the library or dis-
turb its patrons.
The library welcomes use of its
meeting rooms by individuals, organiza-
tions, and businesses who agree to observe
the rules and whose activities will not ad-
versely affect the library operations, the
ofcial policy reads.
The library is violating its own meet-
ing room policy, Kleinman told The
County Times. The library decided this
[class] already disturbed the public be-
cause they cancelled it once.
The library cancelled the system-spon-
sored sex education class to be taught by
Bianca Palmisano back in March after a
community outcry over fears that young
people aged 12 to 17, for whom the class
was billed, would be exposed to inappro-
priate, sexually explicit content.
Opponents also balked at the prospect
of minors being allowed to attend the class
without parental consent though library
leadership claimed they would not have
allowed such a provision.
The library pledged it would not spon-
sor such a class again but the local non-
prot group Southern Maryland Area
Secular Humanists (SMASH) stepped up
to invite Palmisano to hold her class for
young people at their May 21 meeting.
That class, SMASH representatives
have said would require parental consent
for minors, but also required that parents
who signed their consent could not attend
the class with their children.
Library Director Michael Blackwell de-
nied that the library board met illegally to
discuss library meeting room policy.
That was a place holder [on the agen-
da], Blackwell said. We talked about
staff in relation to meeting room policy
because staff members have been harassed
leading up to this event.
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He established Fish the Bay Charters, a company ofcials approached the Patux-
family-operated business that has grown ent River Naval Air Museum about pro-
to three boats. The business has been rec- viding assistance. They lent their director
ognized throughout the state of Maryland. of communications, Tara Strickland, to
Lighthouse Award to Ruddy Duck the museum to help with publicity. Her
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Thursday, May 18, 2017
Report: Patuxent River
Health Still Poor
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
While portions of the Chesapeake Bay
Watershed have showed improvement in
the health of the ecosystem, the Patuxent
River remains among the worst local wa-
terways, a recent study from the University
of Marylands Center for Environmental
Science reports.
The report card on the bay watershed
gave the Patuxent River a grade of D+,
based on a broad range of indicators includ-
ing dissolved oxygen, total phosphorus,
water clarity, total nitrogen and the health
of aquatic grasses that act as food source
and habitat for critical bay species.
The river shared by both St. Marys and
Calvert counties showed poor ecosystem
health, according to the report.
Overall health improved due to increas-
es in total phosphorus, dissolved oxygen
and chlorophyll a scores.
The report showed that the health of
the Patuxent River so far has not changed
while some other rivers and waterways
that received a grade of D showed signifi-
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cant improvement such as the Patapsco and
Back rivers farther north.
The overall health of the watershed is a
grade of C.
The overall score of the Chesapeake
Bay Health Index for 2016 was 54 percent,
compared with 53 percent in 2015, the re-
port stated. While this is only a slight im-
provement it is encouraging to see health
remaining steady despite many pressures
on the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.
Overall bay health shows no significant
change over time [from 1986 to 2016 nei-
ther improving or declining.
The larger Potomac River, fared better
in the report with a grade of C-, effectively
showing no change from prior years.
Moderately poor ecosystem health
was how the report described the Potomac.
Health remained steady. Improvements
in total phosphorus and water clarity were
offset by declines in other indicators.
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Hogan Administration Launches
Before Its Too Late Web Portal
Provides Resources, Raises Awareness of Opioid Crisis
The Hogan-Rutherford administration
today launched Before Its Too Late, a
new web portal designed to provide re-
sources and raise public awareness of the
rapid escalation of the evolving heroin,
opioid, and fentanyl crisis in Maryland.
For nearly three years, our adminis-
tration has been focused on combating
the heroin and opioid crisis from every
angle, including prevention, treatment,
and recovery, said Governor Larry Ho-
gan. This new web portal is another tool
to raise awareness and provide critical
resources to all Marylanders so that we
can save thousands of lives, before its too
late.
The new website, BeforeItsTooLateMD.
org, is a one-stop shop for individuals,
families, educators, and health care pro-
fessionals to get the educational resources
they need to prevent this epidemic from
spreadingbecause education goes
hand-in-hand with prevention. This pub-
lic awareness effort also includes a social
media presence on Facebook and Twitter.
Education and public awareness go
hand-in-hand with prevention, and are an
essential component of our efforts to turn
the tide in this heroin and opioid crisis,
said Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford. The
Before Its Too Late portal will provide
addicts, family members, educators, and
health professionals with the resources
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they need to get help, understand the dis-
ease of addiction, and reduce stigma, in
order to save lives.
The Before Its Too Late tag line
is derived from a PSA the governor re-
leased featuring actor Michael Kelly in
March. The launch follows the Regional
Opioid and Substance Abuse Summit,
which featured Governor Hogan, Dis-
trict of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser,
and Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe
as speakers, and the first-ever Maryland
Heroin and Opioid Educational Forum
for students at Westminster High School
in Carroll County, hosted by Lt. Governor
Rutherford.
In March, Governor Hogan declared
a State of Emergency in response to the
heroin, opioid, and fentanyl crisis ravag-
ing communities in Maryland and across
the country. This declaration activated
the governors emergency management
authority and enables increased and more
rapid coordination between the state and
local jurisdictions. The governor also an-
nounced $50 million in new funding to
address the crisis, as well as the appoint-
ment of the governors senior emergency
management advisor Clay Stamp to lead
the Opioid Operational Command Center,
which is mobilizing all available resourc-
es for effective prevention, treatment, and
recovery.
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Historical Society Hears About dergoing integration a black man with

a white kid in tow. He said the store be-

Stores as Community Centers

By Dick Myers
Staff Writer
It was a night for nostalgia. The St.
Marys County Historical Society has 383
years of history on which to focus, so of-
ten what they do is outside the memory of
their members. Not so the case at the soci-
etys 66th annual meeting May 12 at Olde
Breton Inn in Leonardtown. Four speak-
ers addressed the meetings main topic
Stores as Community CentersWe Miss
Them. Many of the attendees had vivid
memories of growing up with the general
stores and they shared those memories af-
ter the speakers gave their recollections.
Two of the speakers could talk first had
about working in and being a part of fami-
lies that owned those stores: Johnny Wood
of Woods Food Rite in Mechanicsville
and Tommy McKay of the McKays Food
and Drug chain.
Wood noted that in his memory there
had been as many as 75 to 100 general
stores in the northern part of St. Marys
County. Today there are five, he said.
When Wood started at his family store in
Mechanicsville and later ran his own store
in Chaptico, a general store was a place
where someone walked up to the counter
and asked for what they wanted, which
was retrieved for them from shelves be-
hind the counter.
When Mr. and Mrs. James Manning
McKay started their first store in Holly-
wood, at the intersection of Sotterley Road
and Old Thee Notch Road, it was also like
that, according to their son Tommy McK-
ay, who now is president of the company
that operates three McKays stores.
The McKays opened their store in Hol-
lywood in 1948. Tommy related the story
of his father retiring from the Navy but
continuing full-time work on the base.
He would go in first thing and prepare the
store for opening and then go to work at
the base. Marilyn McKay prepared their
children for school and then went to work
at the store until her husband came back
and took over.
Tommy McKay said his parents dream
was to establish a supermarket and then
did that three years later when they pur-
chased the Wilkerson property for the
grocery store that would become the pillar
of the community. It also was a bastion of
change during desegregation, leading the
way with the hiring of an African Ameri-
can as meat manager something unheard-
of previously.
Tommy McKay told of driving around
with the late county statesman Mel Hol-
land to the high schools which were un-
came an example of what an integrated
community could look like.
McKay noted that the conversion from
general stores to supermarkets began with
A&P stores at the turn of the 20th Cen-
tury; one was in Leonardtown where the
town hall now sands. He said A&P at one
time was the largest company in the coun-
try but as things changed they eventually
went out of business. That original McK-
ays on Leonardtown Hollywood Road has
been transformed into a modern, success-
ful McKays Market and Deli.
Wood underscored the role of the gener-
al stores and groceries in the early 1900s Johnny Wood
as community centers. The country stores
were the backbone of the community, he
said. It would be a gathering place for kids
after school and men after dinner. And it
was a place where in the days without TV
and local radio stations, people would find
out what was happening. They had their
own personal 24-hour cable news channel.
Wood said if someone didnt have the
money they were given credit even when
it was unlikely that bill would ever be pad
because of the financial circumstances.
No family that I know of ever went hun-
gry, he said. McKay also noted the credit
extended by his parents. That credit in
many cases was the lifeblood of the com-
munity, he explained.
The store that would become Woods Tommy McKay
Food Rite was built in 1965 in a build-
ing that still stands. Johnnys nine kids all melheber, who talked about 18th and 19th
worked in the store. I got my education century stores.
out of the store. My kids were the same After the speakers, the audience was
way, he said. He added, It was good. I given the opportunity to share stories and
dont regret any of it. many did, about places such Dons Super-
Wood went on to a successful political ette in Compton. Chaptico Market\t and
career as a long-time delegate to the Mary- the Happyland Club in Valley Lee. And
land General Assembly. The late James Hal Willard noted that the country store
Manning McKay also was a delegate tradition has been carried on in other ven-
before becoming county commissioner ues. He said the best coffee ad conversa-
president. Tommy followed in his fathers tion can be found every day at Dyson
footsteps to also become county commis- Building Center in Great Mills.
sioner president. The meeting was presided over by so-
Also speaking at the meeting were His- ciety President Dr. John Roche, who was
toric St. Marys City Curator of Collec- reelected to another term. An award was
tions Silas Hurry, whose family operated given to Rev. Roy Conley, who is leav-
Hurrys Store in Clements. He spoke of ing the board after a number of years of
the early storehouses in the county. Also service.
speaking was local historian Pete Him- dickmyers@countytines.net

State Awards Grant for Upgrades

to Leonardtown Playground
Wiecks playground at Miedzinski Park
in Leonardtown will soon be the benefi-
ciary of much needed upgrades thanks the
State. The Maryland Department of Natu-
ral Resources has awarded a $200,000
FY18 Community Parks and Playground
grant to help pay for playground improve-
ments. The Commissioners of St. Marys
County and Commissioners of Leonard-
town received word of the award earlier
this week.
Money from the grant will be used to re-
place aging play structures, install safety
surfacing and enhance ADA accessibil-
ity at the playground. The Leonardtown
Commissioners, with the county as the
sub-recipient, will receive the money to
assist with the work.
Wiecks playground was one of 23 Com-
munity Parks and Playgrounds Program
grants handed out this year statewide. In
all, $2.5 million in grant money was hand-
ed out to municipalities in Maryland.
St. Marys County Recreation and Parks
will assemble a committee of Recreation
and Parks Advisory Board members and
several of the parks original Project Play-
ground volunteers to work with staff on
the project. The public will also have an
opportunity to share their thoughts at an
upcoming planning meeting. The goal of
the project is to make the necessary safety
and ADA upgrades while maintaining the
parks history and the playgrounds fan-
tasy theme.
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 8 Crime The County Times Thursday, May 18, 2017

Sheriffs Ofce Investigating Drayden Man Jailed On

Robberies in Lexington Park
Detectives from the St. Marys County
Sheriffs Ofce Criminal Investigations
Division are seeking the publics assis-
tance in identifying two suspects believed
to be responsible for robberies in the Lex-
ington Park area.
On May 6, 2017, at approximately 8:00
p.m., deputies from the St. Marys County
Sheriffs Ofce patrol division responded
to Nikos Pizza, St. Marys Square shop-
ping center, in Lexington Park for a re-
ported robbery. The investigation revealed
two suspects robbed an employee of the
business at gunpoint in the parking lot.
At approximately, 9:30 p.m., deputies
responded to another call for a robbery.
During this incident, a taxi cab driver was
robbed at gunpoint while picking up two
suspects from a nearby gas station.
Detectives believe the two suspects are
responsible for both robberies.
The Criminal Investigation Division re-
sponded to the scene and is continuing the
investigations.
Anyone with information regarding
these incidents is asked to contact De-
tective Trevor Teague at 301-475-4200,
ext. 8128 or by email, Trevor.Teague@
stmarysmd.com.
From Jennifer Stone, Sheriffs Ofce PIO
Child Porn Charges
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
After a year of investigation Charles
County law ofcers have arrested and
charged a St. Marys resident with multiple
counts of possessing child pornography.
John Edward Hall became the eventual
center of an investigation when the Cen-
ter for Missing and Exploited identied a
person in Charles County as downloading
images of child pornography; when Hall
became the target of the investigation back
in March, law ofcers report, he ed the
state after they executed search warrants
and began analyzing content on conscat-
ed laptop computers.
Hall
Detectives found that Hall had returned
to Maryland and arrested him in Drayden Hall, 72, remains incarcerated at the
May 10, the Charles County Sheriffs Of- Charles County detention center, on-line
ce reported, and also found additional court records show.
evidence of possessing child pornography. guyleonard@countytimes.net

St. Marys County Sheriffs

Ofce Investigating Fatal
Motor Vehicle Collision
On May 12, 2017, at 10:42 pm, deputies
from the St. Marys County Sheriffs Of-
LAW OFFICE OF ce responded to the area of Three Notch
crossed the centerline into the southbound
lanes striking a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
operated by Calvin Dilmera Berry, age 33,

DANIEL A. M.
Road and Thomas Rowe Lane for the re-
port of a head on, motor vehicle collision.
Ofcers arrived on scene and discovered
both involved operators deceased. The
of Leonardtown. An adult passenger and
three juvenile passengers in the Honda
Accord were transported to the hospital
with serious injuries.

SLADE, L.L.C.
LOKER BUILDING
St. Marys County Sheriffs Ofce Colli-
sion Reconstruction Unit responded to the
scene and continued the investigation.
The preliminary investigation revealed
The weather appears to be the contrib-
uting factor. If you have any information
in reference to this collision please contact
Deputy First Class James Maguire at 301-
a 1999 Honda Accord operated by Latoya 475-4200 ext. *8002
Shawnta Jordan, age 33, of Lexington
Park, was traveling north on Three Notch From Jennifer Stone, Sheriffs Ofce PIO
Road. For unknown reasons, the vehicle

St. Marys County Sheriffs Ofce

Warns Residents of Increased Theft
from Unlocked Motor Vehicles
The St. Marys County Sheriffs Ofce
has identied a trend of increased thefts
from unlocked motor vehicles. In these
crimes, suspects prey on citizens who fail
to secure their vehicles, stealing what they
can from their victims. Valuables left in
plain view leaves citizens vulnerable to
becoming targets of crime. Fortunately,
these crimes are usually crimes of oppor-
tunity and thus are largely preventable.
These criminals are looking for purses,
cash, change, laptops, electronic tablets,
and GPS units.
The St. Marys County Sheriffs Ofce
urges residents to practice these important
prevention techniques:
41650 COURT HOUSE DRIVE, SUITE 301 P.O. BOX 288 Lock vehicles every time you exit
LEONARDTOWN, MARYLAND 20650 them
PHONE: 301-475-5150 FAX: 301-475-6909
Remove all valuable items
Park in well-lit areas
Do not leave a motor vehicle running
and unattended
In addition to securing their vehicles, it
is important that residents remain aware
of their surroundings and report any sus-
picious activity, such as unknown persons
and/or vehicles in the area, by calling the
Sheriffs Ofce non-emergency line at
301-475-8008. For immediate assistance,
call 9-1-1.
Being proactive and reporting suspi-
cious incidents is the key to preventing
crime throughout our neighborhoods.
From Jennifer Stone, Sheriffs Ofce PIO
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 10 Sports The County Times Thursday, May 18, 2017

swings. Child-like behavior. Forgetful- Think of these scenarios: a fully vir-

ness. Depression. Suicide. These are the
symptoms. Two more names were added
to the NFLs victim list last week: Nick
Buoniconti and Jim Kiick, teammates on
the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins.
tual league or one where players are
robots, controlled remotely by humans.
In the former the players are pro-
grammed with attributes size, speed,
etc. with complex coding/simulation

Virtual Football
Many, many more will follow. determining the outcome. In the latter,
But this generation has something all robots are physically identical with
the priors didnt: knowledge of foot- the game decided by the skill of gamers.
After taking a brief hiatus, Im back balls risks. That knowledge will curb Or something like that. You get the idea.
Caps Rite of Spring, if you will, a play
- or at least some damaged version is the NFLs talent supply, either through No more concussions. No more in-
on the haunting/doomsdays approach-
from a self-imposed exile from society increased early retirements or young juries. Player personalities could be
ing masterpiece bywait for itRus-
at-large, D.C. sports in general and the athletes opting for other sports. It will cultivated like WWE stars. Gridiron
sian composer Igor Stravinsky. Game 4
eternally-hexed Washington Capitals, also pull the leagues purse strings as superheroes. And ponder the potential
broke me. I couldnt even write; a condi-
specically. The Darkness, the evil sponsors disassociate their brand from a revenue growth with the sport now glob-
tion critical that forced Duke Radbourn
force undeniably enveloping D.C.s pro- debilitating sport. ally viable and freed of human body-
to pen the last column while I recovered.
fessional teams, overwhelmed me. What does the future hold for Amer- imposed game limits.
But enough of that. Here we are, to-
How acute was my sports-affective icas sport? But would we watch?
gether again, in this fabulous moment
disorder? After the inexplicable, inex- Tom Brady, pending Madden cover Of course we would. This is 2066,
to discuss something of substance or
cusable and completely illogical Game boy, might have teased the answer re- mind you. When considering the tech-
at least bizarre, like the death of major
4 loss to the Penguins, I was Caps-fan- cently. When playing the game with his nological advances of the last 50 years,
sports league.
on- re: screaming like 1980s hair metal son, Brady disclosed that he chooses is 2066 even sufciently imaginable
The buried lede: The NFL wont live
concert goer and using language that either Green Bay or Seattle. New Eng- to mount a counter-argument? And do
to see Super Bowl C (100) in 2066, not
wouldnt make my momma proud. land? Not an option. His son makes that you doubt future generations will lack
in its current form. The now undeniable
The aftermath was unprecedented: claim. the bloodthirst that makes football so
consequences on the human body and,
I abandoned the Caps. With the mis- Virtual football. Is that where were appealing?
more importantly, the human brain are
ery needle buried in the red, I did not headed? Is virtual reality the solution Besides, look at us now. Concocted
too great.
watch games 5-7. First time in my life for the NFL? Facebook lives. On-line dating. Reality
Countless former NFL players are
Ive ever done such a thing. Id seen this Crazy talk? Sure. Ive been a little television (which is often anything but).
suffering from early on-set dementia,
Caps script too many times and was in bleary-eyed recently. Ive irted with Virtual reality is everywhere and its
a diagnosis that is often posthumously
no place to willfully subject myself to the dark corners of my brain. But if you getting scary-good. Facts are routinely
changed to Chronic Traumatic En-
the anguish. This annual torment is the think the NFL will just keep marching skewed. Fiction thrives, even in the most
cephalopathy (CTE). Confusion. Mood
along, as is, with the same corporate important facets of American life. If the
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Thursday, May 18, 2017
Members of the Talons, CSMs robotics team, meet with U.S. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, second
from left, including, from left, Dillon Mandley, Edward Gesser III, George Jenkins and Wen Xing Lin.
Hoyer Meets with Robotics,
Cybersecurity Students
U.S. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer met
with two teams of high-performing Col-
lege of Southern Maryland (CSM) robot-
ics and cybersecurity students May 9 to
congratulate them on recent collegiate
achievements and to learn more about
their academic programs.
These impressive students, whose
skills were recently recognized on the
world stage, are excellent ambassadors for
the College of Southern Maryland. I was
very impressed by a demonstration of the
outstanding work these young people are
doing, and I look forward to seeing what
they accomplish in the future, Hoyer said.
Hoyer was introduced to the members
of the Talons, the CSM competitive ro-
botics team, which has just completed
its best year ever. Team members include
George Jenkins of La Plata, Edward
Gesser III of Mechanicsville, Wen Xing
Lin of St. Leonard and Dillon Mandley of
CharlotteHall.
The team qualified for the VEX-U
World Championship in Louisville, Ken-
tucky, April 19 to 22, and made it to the
semifinals, competing against other quali-
fying university teams from 40 countries.
In addition to the teams advanced finish,
the Talons won the Innovate award at the
international competition for their robots
creative design.
Hoyer also congratulated the members
of the Cyberhawks, CSMs competitive
cybersecurity team. Team members in-
clude Don Price of Charlotte Hall, Caleb
Craft of Waldorf and Cody Hight of King
George, Virginia.
The Cyberhawks won the April 7
Maryland Community College Cyber
Competition at the Montgomery Com-
munity College Germantown Campus.
The Cyberhawks were first in a compe-
tition against more than 20 teams from
10 Maryland community colleges in this
inauguralevent.
What you are doing is critically impor-
tant, Hoyer said to the Cyberhawks.
The County Times
In addition to meeting the students and
faculty involved in CSMs robotics and
cybersecurity programs, Hoyer viewed a
demonstration in CSMs Robotics Lab by
the Talons of their two robots used in the
world championship. Hoyer was offered
a chance to control a robot, attempting
to toss large cubes and foam stars over a
barrier fence, which is how points were
scored in the world championship. No
guts, no glory, Hoyer said as he attempt-
ed to move the robot in a way that caused
the robot to fall over. Talons team captain
George Jenkins stepped in to give Hoyer
pointers and to right the robot.
Hoyer took those pointers and was able
to direct the robot to toss objects over the
fence, to the cheers of those watching the
demonstration. Its the little things in life
that give you so much pleasure, Hoyer
said, laughing. To view a short video of
Hoyer operating the CSM robot, visit
https://youtu.be/rtPALTC5OM8.
At CSMs Cybersecurity Lab, Cyber-
hawk Don Price of Charlotte Hall dis-
cussed with Hoyer some safety measures
discussed in CSM courses on how people
can avoid being victims of cyberattacks,
warning against practices like using
thumb drives from unknown sources and
using public Wi-Fi.
Price pointed out a large screen in the
lab that displayed a map of the world with
numerous, colorful arrows shooting from
one country to another. Each arrow repre-
sented a hacking attempt or what Assis-
tant Professor James Graves described as
malicious traffic. Hoyer noted that the
United States seemed to be the target of
the majority of the attempts.
This is a critically important skill and
research youre doing, Hoyer said to the
students. What youre doing is important
to America and to the world.
From College of Southern Maryland
CSM Student Selected
for Civic Fellowship
College of Southern Maryland (CSM)
student Elle Williams, 20, of La Plata has
been selected to be a part of the Newman
Civic Fellowship Program. She was nomi-
nated for the honor byCSM President Dr.
Bradley Gottfried.
In a letter of recommendation to the pro-
gram Gottfried said, I have come to know
Elle through her committed involvement
with CSMs Student Government Asso-
ciation, and she demonstrates strong and
committed leadership to bring about posi-
tive change as she not only collaborates
with her community college peers but she
also engages within the larger community
through her broad civic involvement.
Participating in this program will allow
Williams to work with likeminded students
who are committed to improving commu-
nity life and to educating students for civic
and social responsibility. This fellowship is
essentially a network of students that col-
laborate with one another and come up with
solutions to issues that arise near them.
Williams graduated from Lackey High
School and is a full-time student at CSM
scheduled to graduate this spring with two
associate degrees, in general studies and
communication with a focus in public rela-
tions. She plans to continue her education
at the University of Maryland College Park
beginning this fall. Williams is keenly in-
volved in CSMs student association as the
organizations secretary. Her goal is to one
day become a publicist promoting nonprofit
organizations.
Governor Larry Hogan Announces
$83 Million in Student Need-Based
Scholarships for 2017-18
Governor Larry Hogan recently an-
nounced that 49,200 Maryland stu-
dents will receive scholarships totaling
$82,764,420 through the Maryland Higher
Education Commission. These scholar-
ships represent the 2017-18 initial award-
ing of the Howard P. Rawlings Education
Excellence Award Program, the states
largest need-based student financial aid
program. Access to higher education
is more important now than ever to pre-
pare students for the jobs of the 21st cen-
tury, and these scholarships will provide
much-needed opportunities for thousands
of Marylanders, said Governor Hogan.
Our administration remains committed
to strengthening our higher education sys-
tem by making it both accessible and af-
fordable, ensuring Maryland remains one
of the most competitive and best states
in the country. The Howard P. Rawlings
Education Excellence Awards Program
(EEA) is comprised of two need-based
grant programs which provide financial
assistance to low income students: the
Educational Assistance Grant (EA) and
the Guaranteed Access Grant (GA). Both
of these need-based grants are the most
sought-after financial aid programs for
Education 11
Receiving this
award is an im-
mense honor and
to me it affirms
that dedicating
time to help oth-
ers can be reward-
ing in many ways.
My work with my
community has
been altruistic;
however, being
awarded this fel-
lowship is a bless- Elle Williams
ing I graciously
accept, she said.
In addition to her studies, Williams vol-
unteers with a number of organizations, as a
student leader in her church, St. Catherines
of Alexandria, and as a tutor with Charles
County Literacy Council. She also volun-
teers at the USO at Joint Base Andrews.
The Newman Civic Fellowship Program
is a national cohort of community-com-
mitted students. The fellowship is named
for Frank Newman, one of the founders of
Campus Compact, who dedicated his life
to creating opportunities for student civic
learning. Campus Compact is a national
coalition of more than 1,000 college and
university presidents representing some
six million students.
From College of Southern Marylad
college education funding as they do not
need to be repaid. To be eligible, the stu-
dent must be a Maryland resident, plan to
enroll at a two-year or four-year Maryland
college or university as a full-time (12+
credits per semester), degree seeking, un-
dergraduate student. EA grant awards
take into account the expected family
contribution towards the cost of tuition,
books, and fees, and range anywhere from
$400-$3,000. This year more than 47,000
students received EA grants. GA grants
are designed to help the neediest students
by providing 100% of the students cost of
attendance, as determined by the schools
financial aid office, or $19,000, whichever
is less. This year the program awarded
more than 2,200 grants to the states need-
iest students. Of the 2,200 total students
awarded under the GA Grant, the number
of first time recipients more than doubled
totaling 1,154 compared to only 474 in
the prior year. Education has never been
more important. It is not only the single
greatest driver of economic mobility, but
our states future prosperity depends on
it. For it to be accessible, it must also be
affordable, said Dr. James D. Fielder,
Secretary.
 12 Education The County Times Thursday, May 18, 2017

CSM President to Keynote 10-year Middle States Regional Association

accreditation, embraced a culture of Qual-
Gottfried received his doctorate in zool-
ogy from Miami University in 1976. He

Spring Graduation
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM)
will recognize candidates for degrees and
certificates during its 58th Annual Spring
Commencement Ceremony May 18 at the
La Plata Campus. CSM President Dr. Brad-
ley Gottfried, who will be retiring at the end
of June after 11 years of leading the college,
will provide the keynote address.
Appointed CSMs fourth president in
2006, Gottfried has had a significant impact
on the college, including expanding the col-
lege with a Regional Hughesville Campus,
increasing CSMs partnerships and articula-
tions and keeping higher education afford-
able and accessible.
As president, Gottfried has been lauded
by CSMs Board of Trustees for his passion
to provide high-quality education that is ac-
cessible, affordable and flexible for all stu-
dents and the community. Much of CSMs
success can be attributed to Dr. Gottfrieds
passion for lifelong learning and his embrace
of the colleges role within the community,
CSM Board of Trustees Chair Dorothea
Holt Smith said. Through his leadership,
he promotes an inclusive culture where ev-
eryone is encouraged to have a role in the
colleges success. Dr. Gottfrieds leadership
has resulted in many beneficial partnership
opportunities, from articulations with four-
year institutions, to collaborations with local
and national agencies, to increased advocacy
with local, state and federal elected officials.
In addition to creating a centralized pres-
ence with the Regional Hughesville Campus,
Gottfried has worked to expand accessibility
to higher education within Southern Mary-
land by enhancing dual enrollment programs
for high school students and pursuing part-
nerships with universities and colleges. His
leadership has led to a record number of
graduates due to the colleges focus on stu-
dent success as well as more than 50 guar-
anteed articulation agreements with colleges
and universities to enable students to easily
transfer and pursue bachelor degrees. He has
effectively partnered with the public school
systems in Calvert, Charles and St. Marys
counties to better serve students of all ages.
To enhance the regions economic devel-
opment, Gottfried has worked with the com-
munitys businesses to address their needs
and critical shortages. CSM has helped put
Southern Marylanders to work by launch-
ing new programs in Cybersecurity, Nuclear
Engineering Technology, Robotics, Medical
Laboratory Technology, Digital Media Pro-
duction and the trades.
CSM has experienced growth with new
facilities on all of the campuses including a
Wellness and Aquatics Center at the Leon-
ardtown Campus, a second building at the
Prince Frederick Campus and renovations
that expanded facilities at the La Plata Cam-
pus, including the Business Building and
Community Education Building.
Under his leadership, CSM successfully
completed its five-year Periodic Review and
ity Improvement with strategic planning,
outcomes assessment and process improve-
ment, and is recognized as an outstanding
employer by managing a diverse workforce
with innovative training, promotion oppor-
tunities and wellness initiatives while offer-
ing an attractive and affordable fringe ben-
efits package.
Among Gottfrieds community-based ini-
tiatives are the Nonprofit Institute at CSM to
strengthen regions nonprofit organizations
and the Diversity Institute of Charles Coun-
ty, which promotes a culture of inclusiveness
and understanding in a rapidly changing
community. Recognizing the need to nur-
ture the regions entrepreneurs and innova-
tors, the Entrepreneur and Innovation Insti-
tute complements the array of business pro-
grams already offered at the college through
the Small Business Development Center and
the network of CSM institutes designed to
help the college build relationships with lo-
cal businesses and organizations.
Upon Gottfrieds arrival to CSM, the col-
lege had its first major gifts campaign, ex-
ceeding its goal and raising $7.7 million. He
and his wife, Linda, invest in both an annual
and an endowed scholarship fund at CSM
every year, and now as part of the colleges
$10-million Impact Campaign, they have
made a leadership gift of $110,000 in cash
and a deferred gift to the CSM Foundation
that reflects their passion for education. Of
their gift, $10,000 is directed to their annual
scholarship with the remainder to be direct-
ed to the Bradley and Linda Gottfried En-
dowment Fund as part of their Living Trust
to the CSM Foundation.
served as a faculty member and a chief aca-
demic officer for many years before becom-
ing president of Sussex County Community
College in 2000. His strengths are in strate-
gic planning and assessment of institutional
effectiveness, fundraising and academic
program development. Gottfried is also
an historian and author specializing in the
CivilWar.
Since announcing in early September his
plans to retire as of June 30, Gottfried has
commented frequently on the bittersweet
aspect of leaving a job where he was so in-
vested and now preparing to move in another
direction. Ill be watching how things go,
he said at a state-of-the-college address in
March to CSM staff. Ill be your biggest
supporter. I think the future is very, very
bright moving forward.
The colleges commencement ceremony
will begin at 6 p.m., May 18 on the Admin-
istration Building (AD) lawn. A reception
will follow the ceremony in BI Building,
Room BI-113/113E. Rain location for com-
mencement is the PE Building and tickets
are required. Students have been provided
tickets for guests to use in the event of in-
clement weather. Should the event occur in-
doors,overflow seating will be available in
the Fine Arts Center (FA) where guests may
watch the ceremony via broadcast in the Fine
Arts Theatre.
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Thursday, May 18, 2017
Local attorney and amateur historian
Samuel Baldwin believes enough evi-
dence exists that may link local Afri-
can Americans with the surname Bris-
coe to the family that had long been the
owners of Sotterley Plantation since
before the Civil War, not as property
but as blood relations.
But Baldwin, who has strong family
connections to Sotterley and is mar-
ried into the Briscoe family, said more
people need to come forward to tell the
stories of their family lineage passed
down to them to make the Briscoe con-
nection stronger.
Baldwin said the connection became
more apparent to him when two Af-
rican American ladies visited him in
his ofce several years ago for a legal
consultation.
At the end of the consult one of these
ladies reached into her purse and said
This is what we really want to show
you, Baldwin said of a photo of their
grandfather Benjamin Lewin Briscoe
who had been born in 1910. There was
no doubt he was a blood relation to the
family I had married into.
It was a direct age comparison to
Judge John Hanson Briscoe and his
three sisters. He was spot on.
The Briscoe family name is a famous
one in St. Marys County history, trac-
ing all the way back to the founding of
the colony in 1634.
Judge John Hanson Briscoe, who
passed away from cancer several years
ago, was one of the most famous fam-
ily members, having served not only as
a jurist but as Speaker of the House of
the Maryland General Assembly and a
prominent law maker.
The Briscoe name is also attached
to the rst president of the Continental
Congress of American Revolution fame
John Hanson.
Baldwin recounted his talk-
ing with John Hanson Briscoe after
that meeting.
I said John, have you ever heard of
anything like this? Baldwin said. He
said Well, you know that kind of thing
happened back then.
The County Times Feature Story 17
Pictured from left to right: Sammy Baldwin,
Var Briscoe, and Samuel Baldwin
Photo by Frank Marquart
Sotterley
Slaves May
Have Been
Family
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Baldwin said he took that as an af- Its a time to reconcile. Samuel Baldwin said that if the fam-
rmative answer from his father-in-law Var Briscoe, a close friend of the ily connection is true then Var Bris-
without it being a rm admission. Baldwin family, said he was surprised coes share of the family history is just
The subject of Sotterley ownership to learn that he could be related, even if as rich as his own son, whose mother is
as well as the slave trade coupled with only distantly, to the famous clan. Jan Briscoe.
possible intimate relations with those I was shocked, Briscoe said. And Its likely that Var has as much claim
once regarded as property, was one that then when I heard other names popping on that house [Sotterley Mansion] as
John Hanson Briscoe had never really up I thought that it could be possible. my son Sammy does, Baldwin said.
talked about, Baldwin said. Anything is possible.
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ty in the 1930s this is something you
didnt talk about, Baldwin said.
The Briscoe family had owned Sot- Sellin
terley Plantation from the 1820s on,
Baldwin said, but it was difcult to say
which of the Briscoes from that time
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We know it was part of the mas-
ter servant relationship. This stuff
happened.
If there is a connection with the
Briscoe family and those in the Afri-
can American community who share
the name, it would mean whole other
generations are descended from one of
the most famous families in the region
and can trace their lineage back to the
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 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.
Shirley Evans Colleary
Shirley Evans Colleary, 86, of Califor-
nia, MD died May 15, 2017 at Inova Fair-
fax Hospital.
Born September 5, 1930 in Jackson,
MS, she was the only child of the late
Howard W. Evans and Grace Dear Evans.
She was married on December 20, 1952 to
John E. Jack Colleary Jr. at Holy Rosary
Catholic Church in Jacksonville, FL.
The Collearys lived in St. Marys
County from 1959 until 2004 when they
retired and moved to Florida.
Shirley was the bookkeeper at Holy
Face Church/Little Flower School from
1969 to 1981. She owned and managed
Colonial Ofce Supplies, Inc. in Lexing-
ton Park from 1981 to 2003. She was Pres-
ident of the St. Marys County Chamber of
Commerce in 1986-87 and honored as the
Business Person of the Year in 1988.
She was a Past Grand Regent of Catho-
lic Daughters Court St. Marys, served
on the Board of Directors at Ryken High
School 1970-75 and was a Director of Ce-
dar Point Federal Credit Union 1995-2004.
She was appointed by Governor Harry
Hughes and reappointed by Governor
William Donald Schaefer to serve on the
12th Circuit, Judicial Nominating Com-
mission from 1988 to 1998.
She was a member of the St. Marys
County Genealogical Society and an ac-
tive member when, in 1983, she tran-
scribed and published the 1860 Census
of St. Marys County with indexing by
Roberts & Lineback.
She was a loving mother, grandmother
and great grandmother that enjoyed cook-
ing, reading and genealogy.
She is survived by her children: John E.
Colleary III, of Valley Lee, MD, Jan M.
Timmer and her husband, John of Gaines-
ville, VA, J. Michael Colleary of Braden-
ton, FL, and Patrick J. Colleary and his
wife, Sherry of Wesley Chapel, FL; three
grandchildren, John E. Colleary IV and
John C. Pennisi, both of California, MD
and Katelyn Williar and her husband,
Brett of Broad Run, VA; and her great
grandsons, Camden and Miles Williar. In
addition to her parents and husband, she
is also preceded in death by her son, Paul
Thomas Colleary.
The family will receive friends on
Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 5:00 to 8:00
p.m., with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m., at
Brinseld Funeral Home, 22955 Holly-
wood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
by Rev. Jaroslaw Gamrot on Friday, May
19, 2017 at 11:00 am at Holy Face Catholic
Church, 20408 Point Lookout Road, Great
Mills, MD 20634. Interment will follow in
the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Little Flower School, 20410 Point Lookout
Road, Great Mills, MD 20634 or to the
charity of your choice.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinseldfuneral.com.
Arrangement by the Brinseld Funeral
Home, P.A.
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Kathleen M. Donlon
Kathleen M. Donlon,
91, of Lexington Park,
MD passed away on
April 20th at Hospice
House in Callaway, MD
surrounded by family.
Kathleen was born in
Yonkers, NY on June
7th, 1925. Kathleen was
predeceased by her hus-
band Joseph Donlon in
April of 2004. Kathleen had six children,
two of whom predeceased her.
Surviving are Kathleen of New York,
NY, Molly of Bellingham, MA, Lucille
of Irving, TX and Suzanne, of Lexing-
ton Park who lived with and cared for
her Mother along with Kathleens grand-
daughter Devin. Kathleen was also lov-
ingly cared for by her eldest grandson,
MSG Damon Walker and his wife Angela
of Andrews AFB, MD. Kathleen looked
forward to her daughter Molly, son in law
Pete and grandson Patricks, frequent vis-
its from Massachusetts. Kathleen is also
survived by her Parish family at IHM.
Kathleen was a proud member of
St.Vincent de Paul of Immaculate Heart
of Mary Church and served as the intake
person for the food pantry and other chari-
table help that the church offers. For more
than 25 years she was the voice at the end
of the telephone line.
The family would like to thank the entire
staff at Hospice House for their kind and
compassionate care of Kathleen. There
will be a memorial service for Kathleen at
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Three
Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD on
Monday, May 22nd at 4:00 p.m. The family
is asking in lieu of any owers that dona-
tions be made to Hospice of St. Marys,
P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Interment will be at a later date.
Eileen Margaret Waters
Eileen Margaret Wa-
ters, 86, of California,
MD passed away Tues-
day, May 9, 2017, at St.
Marys Nursing Center
in Leonardtown, MD
surrounded by her lov-
ing family.
She was born July 9,
1930 in Irvington, NJ to
the late Henry J. Dolch
and Margaret Philburn.
Eileen was employed as a Licensed
Clinical Counselor for over 45 years of
dedication to helping others until her re-
tirement. She enjoyed traveling, with
some of her favorite trips being to Hawaii,
Ireland and Israel. Her hobbies included
needlepoint, singing and gardening.
She was a member of Mid Atlantic Ad-
lerian Psychology Association, Bowie
Performing Arts Group, Southern Mary-
land Counseling Association and Immac-
ulate Heart of Mary Catholic Church bible
study group.
She is survived by her children, Mary
Waters Stevens (Kevin) of California, MD,
Catherine Marie Waters (Martin Lutsky)
of Ellicott City, MD, and Michael Waters
In Remembrance
(Kate) of Montgomery Village, MD; her
grandchildren: Emily Stevens, Sarah Ste-
vens, Claire Stevens, James Waters, Gavin
Waters and Jennifer Armstrong; and her
great grandchildren: Avery Armstrong,
Cooper Armstrong, Emerson Armstrong,
and Miranda Yazawa; and many extended
family and friends. In additions to her par-
ents, she is also preceded in death by her
son, Daniel Waters; and her brothers, Wil-
liam and Henry Dolch.
Memorial contributions may be made to
St. Vincent DePaul Society at Immaculate
Heart of Mary, 22375 Three Notch Road,
Lexington Park, MD 20653, Hollywood
Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 7,
Hollywood, MD 20636 and Hollywood
Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79,
Hollywood, MD 20636.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinseldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinseld Funeral
Home, P.A.
Michael William Brunk
Michael William
Brunk Mike, 60, of
Leonardtown, MD,
formerly of Dameron
MD passed away on
April 13, 2017 in Leon-
ardtown, MD. Born
on March 10, 1957 in
Chincoteague, VA, he
was the son of Russell
Brunk of Dameron,
MD and the late Mikiye Brunk. Mike is
survived by his siblings: Vicki Nix (Carl)
of Middleburg, FL, David Brunk of Char-
lotte, NC and his nephew, Cody Brunk of
Fayetteville, AR.
Mike was a lifelong St. Marys County
resident and graduated from Green Holly
School in 1978. Michael had resided with
The ARC of Southern MD at the Redgate
Group Home since April 1983. He attend-
ed The Center of Life Enrichment 5 days
a week. Mike loved music and enjoyed
handling items that made musical sounds.
Mike loved a good joke and he loved to
laugh. He was very outgoing. He loved go-
ing on outings, going to local parks, going
out to eat and listening to all the sounds
of life around him. Mike especially loved
doing bowling for Special Olympics. He
came in rst place and received the gold
medal. Mike cherished the visits with his
father. He loved his father very much and
enjoyed spending time with him. Mike
also enjoyed the out of town visits from
his sister and brother. Mike was a very
happy gentleman. Anyone who worked
with him or was friends with him was
truly blessed to have known him and will
To Place A Memorial,
Please Call
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truly miss him.
Contributions may be made in Mikes
name to the ARC of Southern Maryland
St. Marys Chapter P.O. Box 338 Leonar-
dtown, MD 20650, Hospice of St. Marys
P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650
and the Arc Group Home 23639 Point
Lookout RD Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Arrangements provided by the Matting-
ley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonar-
dtown, MD 20650.
Joseph Henry Young
Joseph Henry Young,
Flicker, 96, of Leon-
ardtown, MD formerly
from Redgate, MD de-
parted this life on May
6, 2017 in Leonardtown,
MD. Born on June 15,
1920 in Helen, MD,
he was the son of the
late Rose Helen Barnes
Young and John Henry
Young. Joseph is survived by his loving
wife of 67 years Mary Josephine Young.
Joseph is survived by his children: Cathy
D. Young Parker (Frederick Parker, Jr.),
and nine grandchildren: Wayne, Denise,
John, Joseph, Marvin, Jervon, Mary, Feli-
cia, and Tenia. As well as 34 great grand-
children, nine great great grandchildren
and a host of nieces and nephews. Joseph
was preceded in death by his son Joseph
Ellsworth Young and step daughter Flo-
rine Agnes Herbert. He was the last of
11 siblings: James Alexander, Sidney,
Blanche, Helen, Floyd Perry, Stephen,
Paul, Charles, Edward, Mary and Joseph.
He was a lifelong St. Marys County, MD
resident. Joseph graduated from the Ban-
neker School in Loveville, MD in 1940.
He worked odd jobs on the farm until he
was drafted in the United States Army
on April 11, 1942 into WWII. He was as-
signed to the Buffalo Soldiers. Joseph was
trained as a heavy mortar crewman, from
1943- 1945, he was ghting battles from
Sicily and Southern Italy to the Italian
mainland towards Germany. On Febru-
ary 11, 1945 Joe was wounded in a mor-
tar explosion. He received a Purple Heart
Medal and was Honorably Discharged
on December 21, 1945. After leaving the
United Sates Army, Joseph was employed
at Patuxent River Naval Air Station work-
ing with specialty lumber, as a warehouse-
man. He loved his job, and retired after 35
years. Joseph had several hobbies, he was
an athletic man, who loved baseball, box-
ing, and all sports. He loved gardening,
shing, and crabbing. Arrangements pro-
vided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral
Home, P. A. Leonardtown, MD.
Thursday, May 18, 2017 The County Times In Our Community 19
Chopticon and Leonardtown High Schools
Special Education Classes Spent the Day at
Peter Frampton Coming to St.Clair Farm for End of Year Picnic.
The day included a Hay Ride, Turtle Race and visiting with the horses

Calvert Marine Museum

Grammy-winning guitarist, Peter 40th anniversary this year and remains one
Frampton will perform live at the Calvert of the top-selling live records of all time.
Marine Museums PNC Waterside Pavilion Frampton remains one of the most cele-
on Wednesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. Frampton brated artists and guitarists in rock history.
is opening for Rock n Roll Hall of Famer Dont miss this chance to see rock legends
Steve Miller. Tickets are $45 - $89 (addi- Peter Frampton and the Steve Miller Band
tional fees apply) and on sale now at www. perform live in Solomons on June 28!
calvertmarinemuseum.com or by calling Proceeds from the Waterside Music Se-
1-800-787-9454. ries support the education and preserva-
At age 16, Peter Frampton was lead sing- tion efforts of the Calvert Marine Museum.
er and guitarist for British band, The Herd. This series of events would not be possible
At 18, he co-founded one of the first super without the generous support of many local
groups, seminal rock act Humble Pie. His businesses. Sponsors include: Prince Fred-
session work includes collaborations with erick Ford/Jeep/Dodge, PNC Bank, Bozick
legendary artists as George Harrison, Har- Distributors, Inc., Tidewater Dental, Sun-
ry Nilsson, David Bowie, Jerry Lee Lew- shines Catering, Directmail.com, Holiday
is, Ringo Starr, John Entwistle and many Inn Solomons, Quality Built Homes, 98.3
others. His fifth album, the electrifying Star FM, Bay Weekly, Quick Connections, :Shawn Trudell and Elena Smith visit with Wave a 25 year old retired race horse at St. Clair Farm
Frampton Comes Alive! is celebrating its Southern Maryland Newspapers, Isaacs
Restaurant, Papa Johns
Pizza, OBrien Realty,
United Rentals, Kelly
Generator & Equip-
ment, Comcast, Me-
trocast, ECS Federal,
Blue Crabs, TitleMax
LLC., World Gym, and
Asbury-Solomons.
Chairs and cool-
ers are not permitted.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
with food and beverage
vendors on site. For ad-
ditional information,
please visit the website
at www.calvertmarine-
museum.com. To reach
a staff member, please
call 410-326-2042, ext.
16, 17 or 18.
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20 In Our Community The County Times
NARFE Holds Federal
Employees Recognition Day
St. Marys County National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees
(NARFE) Chapter969 held a special event May 13 at the Northern Senior Center for
Federal Employees Recognition Day. A number of tables were set up with vendor and
agency information.
Lighthouse Lovers Welcome
for Adventure Cruises
Lighthouse lovers are invited to enjoy the
popular Lighthouse Adventure Cruises on
Saturdays, June 17, July 15, August 19, and
September 23 aboard a private charter ves-
sel. The cost is $130 for the day-long trip;
museum members pay $120. Reservations
for lunch are made at a local restaurant;
meal costs are not included. Space is lim-
ited and pre-registration is required. Call
410-326-2042 ext. 41 to reserve yourspot.
On June 17 and August 19, participants
enjoy the Southern route. Visit Point No
Point, Point Lookout, and Smith Point
Lighthouses before stopping for lunch on
Smith Island. After taking in the local sites,
the cruise will continue on to circle Solo-
mons Lump and Hooper Island lighthouses.
On July 15 and September 23, light-
house cruisers experience the Northern
route. Departing from the Drum Point
Lighthouse, the cruise includes Cove Point,
Commissioners Honor EMS
Professionals and Volunteers
Every day of the year, at all hours of the
day and night, citizens rely on emergency
medical services (EMS) professionals and
volunteers for critical care in our homes,
on the roads, in hospitals and wherever the
need exists.
EMS week honors thousands of trained
and certified volunteer and career first
responders, emergency medical techni-
cians, cardiac rescue technicians, para-
medics, medevac pilots, communications
specialists, emergency department and
trauma center personnel. EMS providers
spend long hours to further their medical
education, train themselves on the latest
life-saving techniques and maintain vital
emergency equipment. The Commission-
ers of St. Marys County honored their vi-
tal role to the community in recognition of
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Thomas Point, Sandy Point, Bloody Point,
and Sharps Island lighthouses. Lunch is on
Kent Island.
On the journey, cruisers will learn the
history of the lighthouses they visit from
the museums lighthouse expert, along with
fascinating stories that make each light
unique, from fires to ice floes to ravaging
storms. Bring your sunscreen, camera, hat,
and rain jacket, and be prepared for a day
of fun!
Participants will meet at the Calvert Ma-
rine Museum under the Drum Point Light-
house at 7:45 a.m.; expected return time to
the museum is 4:30 p.m. For information or
to register, call 410-326-2042 ext. 41. Reg-
ister 5 days prior to the scheduled cruise
date. Space is limited and sold on a first
come, first served basis.
From Calvert Marine Museum
Emergency Medical Services Week with a
special proclamation.
A key to the success of the EMS sys-
tem is the impressive combination of cour-
age, expertise, dedication and compassion
which distinguishes the performance of its
personnel, said Commissioner Todd Mor-
gan (4th District). The aid they adminis-
ter often requires split second decisions,
essential to preventing disability or death
among their fellow citizens. The efforts of
these brave and competent men and wom-
en in saving human lives and minimiz-
ing the disabling effects of injuries merit
recognition and appreciation from their
community.
The commissioners urge citizens to ob-
serve Emergency Medical Services Week
with respect and appreciation.
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SMECO 75 Bike Ride

to be held June 3
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative
(SMECO) employees will host their sixth
annual bike ride on June 3, 2017. Profits
from the bike ride will go to four different
organizations that focus on the environ-
ment: the American Chestnut Land Trust
in Calvert County, the Port Tobacco River
Conservancy in Charles County, the Alice
Ferguson Foundation in Prince Georges
County, and the St. Marys River Water-
shed Association in St. Marys County.
Last year, SMECO donated more than
$53,000, which was raised by the bike
ride and the cooperatives Annual Char-
make generous donations to the SMECO
fund-raising events, so that we are able to
make a significant contribution to our local
charities. The cooperative invites busi-
nesses and organizations to help sponsor
the bike ride and has set up the SMECO
Charitable Foundation so that qualifying
contributions may be tax-deductible. Indi-
viduals who want to donate, but are unable
to participate, can contribute by using the
PayPal button on SMECOs website, Cot-
ton added.
The date of the SMECO 75 Bike Ride,
June 3, is also National Trails Day. A por-

Hundreds Rally in
ity Golf Outing. The events are supported
by a group of volunteers, vendors, and the
SMECO executive team.
Three bike routes of 29, 47, and 75 miles
tion of the bike route uses the Three Notch
Trail, a pedestrian and bicycle trail on the
old St. Marys County railroad right-of-
way. The trail in the northern area of the

March for Babies

It was the best feel-good moment of the
week when approximately 600 members of
the Southern Maryland community showed
their support of our smallest citizens -- ba-
bies by participating in the 2017 March
for Babies to benefit the March of Dimes.
Regency Furniture Stadium was packed
with strollers, families, and business teams
who raised more than $105,000 to prevent
birth defects, premature birth, and other
leading causes of death and disability
inbabies.
Special guests at the event included Shay
Baldwin (age 2), the 2017 Greater Wash-
ington D.C. Marker Ambassador, and her
family. Mike Lukas (Waldorf Jaycees),
Bill McGee (Outdoor Creations), and Ja-
son Sproesser (Southern Maryland Blues
will start at the Co-ops headquarters in county begins at Deborah Drive in Char-
Hughesville and go as far as Coltons Point lotte Hall and runs south to John V. Baggett
in St. Marys County. Cyclists can register Park in Laurel Grove for a distance of about
for the SMECO 75 Bike Ride on Active. 11 miles. The trail in this area provides
com. We encourage cyclists to register connections to the Northern Senior Center,
soon, said Natalie Cotton, SMECOs com- Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Charlotte
child. Were honored to represent the
munity and public affairs director. She Hall Library, St. Marys County Farmers
March of Dimes today to show our appre-
added, Over the years, our bike ride has Market, the St. Marys County Welcome
ciation for the ways they comfort and sup-
become very popular, and its success has Center, Mechanicsville Elementary School
port families like ours and support innova-
made a positive impact in our community. and Baggett Park.
tive research.
Cotton expressed gratitude for the sup-
Premature birth, the leading cause of From SMECO.
port that organizations provide to the fun-
death among babies in the United States,
draisers. She said, Our business partners
affects about 380,000 babies each year,
including approximately 8,525 babies in
Maryland. Funds raised by March for Ba-
bies in Southern Maryland help support
Sell it - Buy it
March of Dimes programs that provide
comfort and support for families as well
as innovative research to find the unknown
causes of premature birth and birthdefects.
The March of Dimes is the leading non-
profit organization for pregnancy and baby
at
Sell It, Buy it at
health. For more than 75 years, moms

Crabs) joined walkers on the 3 mile-route
as local DJ, Robbie Webb, provided tunes
to keep the energy high.
We saw today how important the health
of moms and babies is to the people of
Southern Maryland, says Mike Lucas,
Southern Maryland March for Babies 2017
Chairperson. Im so proud to be part of
this community of people who came to-
gether to give all babies a healthy start in
life. Babies should be a top priority all year
round, and were excited about what weve
accomplished here today.
It was a memorable and rewarding day
for all of us, says Audrey Baldwin, mom
of the 2017 Ambassador. After Shay was
born 10 weeks prematurely, we decided we
wanted to do everything possible to help
other families know the joy of a healthy
and babies have benefited from March of
Dimes research, education, vaccines and
breakthroughs. For the latest resources
and health information, visit our web-
sites marchofdimes.organd nacersano.
org. If you have been affected by prema-
turity or birth defects, visit our shareyour-
story.org community to find comfort and
support. For detailed national, state and
local perinatal statistics, visitpersistats.
org. Find us on Facebook, Instagram
andTwitter.
The 2017 March for Babies is sponsored
nationally by Kmart, Famous Footwear,
Macys, Cigna, HCA, and regional spon-
sor Publix Super Markets, Inc. In our com-
munity, March for Babies is sponsored by
the Greater Waldorf Jaycees, University of
Maryland Charles Regional Medical Cen-
ter, Outdoor Creations
and Landscapes, Inc.,
MedStar St. Marys
Hospital, Dominion
Power, The St. Charles
Companies, Southern
Maryland Hospital,
The Apartments of St.
Charles, SMECO, Safe-
way, Subway, Southern
Maryland News, and
Southern Maryland
Woman.
From March of Dimes.
AUCTION
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Equipment & Machinery Livestock Storage Units
Benefits/Fundraisers Appraisals
Upcoming
EXCITING Auctions
FUN FAST & Events
EFFICIENT EXCITING
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE
Wildfires Farm Relief Effort & Benefit Auction
OVER $80,000 RAISED
Grocery Auction
St. Michaels School Ridge, MD
SAT, May 13 @ 6 pm
Equipment, Vehicles, Trailers, Farm/Garden/Lawn
Items, Tools, Furniture, Flowers/Plants, More
(Cochran Auction) - Now taking consignments
Charles County Fairgrounds La Plata, MD
SAT, MAY 20 @ 8:30 am
Grocery Auction
Baden VFD - SAT, May 25 @ 6 pm
A Southern Maryland professional auction company providing
services to individuals, businesses and non-profit
organizations for a variety of purposes.
www.FarrellAuctionService.com
301.904.3402
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Community Calendar
Thursday, May 18
Join Scouting Night
Second District Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment and Rescue Squad, Valley Lee
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Join Scouting Night! Cub Scout Pack 561
of Valley Lee, MDSecond District Vol-
unteer Fire Department.
All boys entering Kindergarten through
5th grade and their families are invited
to join us for Join Scouting Night. Boys
from any schoolpublic, private, home
school, etcare welcome to attend. Cub
Scouting is fun! No matter what grade you
are in, Kindergarten through fifth, it can
be a blast! Do you like to learn by doing?
This is just the place. You can learn to tie
knots, set up a tent or shoot a bow and ar-
row. Have you ever cooked a meal on a
campfire? Built a birdhouse? Hiked? Earn
rewards for doing these things in Cub
Scouts. Cub Scouting is neighborhood
centered, parent volunteer run program
that combines FUN with educational ac-
tivities and lifelong values. Cub Scout-
ing is designed to support and encourage
family and community involvement. Boys
may join at any level at any time during
the year. Pack 561 is dedicated to a lively
Cub Scout experience with activities that
capture the interest of boys yet are fun for
the entire family.
Come out and join Pack 561 on Join Scout-
ing Night!
For more information contact Kimberly
Priest at 240-434-2634
Lecture: Seeing the Past in 3-D
Historic St. Marys City, Visitor Center
Auditorium, 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St.
Marys City, MD 20686
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Seeing the Past in 3-D: The Opportuni-
ties for Digital Heritage in Jamestown.
Join us for a presentation by Lisa Fischer,
Director of the Center for Digital Initia-
tives at Jamestown Rediscovery. Free.
Friday, May 19
Sip & Shop
21030 Point Lookout Road, Callaway MD
20620
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Enjoy an evening of shopping fashion,
jewelry, crafts and accessories from small
business owners that you just cant find
at the stores! Great finds for the entire
family!
The bar will be serving up flavorful
cocktails so you can Sip, Shop & Social-
ize while browsing our 7000-square foot
shopping experience featuring dozens of
amazing consultants. Please share with
your small business supporting friends
and family! Well see you there!
For information call 240-538-1984 or
email john@5southeventcenter.com
St. Marys County NARFE Chapter 969
Luncheon/Meeting
Olde Breton Inn in Leonardtown, MD
11:30 AM
MD Delegate Matt Morgan will share
current news from Annapolis on Friday,
May 19 at the St. Marys National Active
& Retired Federal Employees Associa-
tion (NARFE), monthly Chapter meeting/
luncheon. Reservations are required and
the cost is $16.50; if you have not already
confirmed reservations, please contact
Judy Loflin 301 872-0064. The Lun-
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cheon/Meeting is held at Olde Breton Inn
in Leonardtown and food is prepared by
Baileys Catering Service. Not a member?
Contact Geneva Leon for membership de-
tails 301-884-5112. Check out our website
www.narfe.org/site/chapter969
Saturday, May 20
Bingo at the Knights of Columbus Saint
Michaels Council 2065, Ridge
16441 Three Notch Road, Ridge, MD
5:30 PM-10:00 PM
Come join the Knights of Columbus of
Ridge for our monthly BINGO! Our Jack-
pot has built up to $4,000! The doors will
open at 5:30 p.m. Games begin play at
6:30. $20 to play for the evening. Refresh-
ments available. 301-872-4641.
Karsyns Karnival
Cove Point Park
10:00 AM-1:30 PM
Karsyns Karnival is a family-oriented
event for the entire community. There are
games like mini golf, a moon bounce, face
painting, pony rides, a K9 demonstration,
dancing with Solomons Daycare Center,
rock wall climbing and tasty treats. There
is plenty to eat, see, and do at Karsyns
Karnival.
While this is a fun event, the true goal of
the carnival is to raise the communitys
awareness about the talents and abilities
of individuals with Down syndrome. We
want people to come to the carnival to see
that individuals with Down syndrome are
exactly like everyone else.
Craft Fair/Flea Market/Bazaar
St. Marys County Fair Grounds
8:00 AM-4:00 PM
GS Troop 6058 is holding a Craft Fair/
Flea Market/Bazaar. We are looking for
vendors to purchase tables. Please contact
Jennifer at gstroop6058@gmail.com for
information. The event is being held to
raise funds for a St. Marys County Girl
Scout Scholarship to be given out the end
of May to a Girl Scout in St. Marys Coun-
ty. Community is welcome to come and
enjoy all the items for sale.
Newtowne manor Walk in the Park
Location: St Francis Xavier Parish and
Newtowne Neck State park(21370 New-
towne Neck Road, Leonardtown, MD
20650)
8:00 AM-2:00 PM
Noncompetitive 5k or shorter walk/run
from St. Francis Xavier Church through
Newtowne Neck State Park to the Po-
tomac River waterfront and then back to
the church.
Cost: Age 13 and over$20
Age 12 and underFREE
(All proceeds benefit the Newtown Manor
House Preservation Fund)
Website: www.stfrancisxavierchurch.org
St. Francis Xavier Parish in Compton is
sponsoring a Walk in the Park 5k fun
run/walk on Saturday, May 20, 2017,
starting at 9 am (registration at 8 am). Join
our parish community for a fun morn-
ing walk or run in Newtowne Neck State
Park to support the preservation of New-
towne Manor House. An important part
of early Maryland history, Newtowne
Manor House is part of the St. Francis
Xavier Church/Newtowne Manor House
Historic District listed on the National
Register of Historic Places and one of the
historic buildings named as an Endan-
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.
gered Maryland site. Open to all ages
and abilities, participants will follow the
scenic paved road and gravel trail from
St. Francis Xavier Church to the Potomac
River waterfront in the park and then back
to the church. Stroller and pet friendly, the
full course is a 5k, with shorter courses
marked along the way. Take time to browse
the picturesque parish grounds, and enjoy
a tour of St. Francis Xavier Church, c.
1766, the oldest Catholic Church in con-
tinuous use in English America. For more
information and to register, go to www.
stfrancisxavierchurch.org or call Chris
Senese at 301-475-9361. This event is rain
or shine, and refunds will not be available.
Calvert Artists Guild May Awards Art
Show at Southern Maryland Sailing
Association
14990 Solomons Island Road,Solomons,
MD
10:00 am 5:00 pm
The public is invited to enjoy and pur-
chase the artworks of a dozen of the tal-
ented artists of Southern Maryland in
mediums such as watercolor, acrylic, clay,
textile, and jewelry. The Calvert Artists
Guild was founded in 1978 to promote
the appreciation and practice of fine arts
and crafts in Calvert County. The guild
sponsors art shows, field trips, workshops,
and art news. For additional information,
please contact the following persons:Jan
Barr 443-404-5746 fujibarr@comcast.net
or Gerry Wood 301-863-9663 gbwood2@
verizon.net
Transitions through the Years: Birth to
Adulthood
Forrest Tech Center
9:00 AM-12 Noon
The St. Marys County Commission for
People with Disabilities will be working
with St. Marys County Public Schools
to put on a Community Information Fair
on Saturday, May 20th from 9-12 at the
Tech Center. It will provide information
to families with children with disabilities
to aid in planning for the future. There
will be over 25 different organizations
represented, such as the ARC of Southern
Maryland, Southern Maryland Center for
Independent Living, Special Olympics,
Autism Support Group, STS, PAX River
Naval Air Station Employment Office, St.
Marys College, etc.
The goal is for parents to be able to get
more information about services that are
offered and help to plan for the future.
Open to anyone in the community.
Keep Our Creeks Clean! Roadside
Clean-Up
Corner of Abell Road and Gerards Cove
Road in Abell, MD
9:00 AM-12 Noon
Join Friends of St. Clements Bay in keep-
ing our creeks clean! Meet at the corner
of Abell Road and Gerards Cove Road in
Abell, MD for a spring roadside cleanup.
Trash bags and reflective vests will be pro-
vided. For more information on this event,
please contact Liz Curtz at curtzeli@
gmail.com
Armed Forces Day at Piney Point Light-
house Museum and Park & St. Clem-
ents Island Museum
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and His-
toric Park
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Veterans and currently-serving military
member enjoy free admission for Armed
Forces Day at the Piney Point Lighthouse
Museum and Historic Park as well as the
St. Clements Island Museum. Call 301-
769-2385 for more information.
Food Truck Corral
28585 Three Notch Rd, Mechanicsville,
MD 20659
12 Noon-4:00 PM
Come out to the Mechanicsville Elemen-
tary School Front Parking Lot every other
Saturday from 12p to 4p, to enjoy deli-
cious Food from many Different Food
Trucks from the Southern Maryland area,
this is event is hosted by the Mechanics-
ville Volunteer Rescue Squad, your not
only enjoying delicious Food, your sup-
porting the Rescue Squad, and enjoying
Entertainment with seating provided
A Day 4 Heroes
5 South Event Center, Callaway, MD
12 Noon-4:00 PM
Foundation 4 Heroes presents their first
annual Day 4 Heroes event. Foundation 4
Heroes is a volunteer-based, 501c.3 non-
profit organization that visits children in
hospitals dressed as superheroes, talks
to kids in school about how they can be a
superhero and positive force in their com-
munity and supports and thanks Veterans
for their courage, service and sacrifice. A
Day 4 Heroes has been created as a great
way to bring the community together for
some fun. One hundred percent of the pro-
ceeds will be used to help F4Heroes con-
tinue their mission but this will also be a
day to recognize and show appreciation to
our Firemen, Sheriff, Police and teachers.
We are asking the public to visit the Foun-
dation 4 Heroes Facebook page and nomi-
nate members of the St. Marys County
Fire companies, Sheriff, State Police and
teachers from all levels of education for
their excellent work to benefit the commu-
nity. Go to our page, like it and then cast
your vote under the lead post. Name who
you think is a hero and explain what they
did to set them apart from the crowd.
Heres how your business can be a spon-
sor on our shirts. $250 is for your logo and
name and $100 is for your name on our
shirts for the event. Mail checks to Foun-
dation 4 Heroes, 23127 Three Notch Road,
California, MD 20619. Logo files can be
emailed to drjay@f4heroes.com. We are
also accepting items to be raffled off or
presented as prizes for costume contests.
COSMIC Symphony Finale Concert;
Masterworks
Patuxent Presbyterian Church, California
MD
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
To close the season, the full force of the
orchestra will be displayed in Wagners
overture to Die Meistersingers. Then, in
his COSMIC debut, accomplished pianist
Baron Fenwick will perform Beethovens
5th piano concerto The Emperor.
Rounding out the concert will be the chal-
lenging symphony no. 6 by Tchaikovsky:
Pathtique. Translating the title as Pas-
sionate gives an accurate description of
this, Tchaikovskys final complete major
work.
Swing and Ballroom Dance
Little Flower School, Route 5, Great Mills
7:00 PM-11:00 PM
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Community
Put some swing in your spring! Local in-
structor Alan Brown will teach a swing
dance lesson from 7-8 p.m. followed by
dancing to music of all kinds from 8-11
p.m. No experience required! Singles al-
ways welcome! Bring a snack to share;
water and soda will be provided. Cost:
$10 per person. The dance is sponsored
by the Knights of Columbus of Holy
Face Church. For more information, e-
mail somdballroom@gmail.com or call
315-250-5110
Sunday, May 21
Relay for Life Yard Sale
St. Marys County Fair Grounds
8:00 AM-12 Noon
Join us on May 21st from 8am to Noon
for the St. Marys County Relay For Life
Yard Sale at the St. Marys County Fair-
grounds! Tables at this event are FREE for
Relay For Life registered teams and $15
for others.
Contact Jen at fundraising@stmarysrelay.
org or Melissa at melissa.matthews@can-
cer.org. Thanks for all you do and I hope
to see you all there!
Walk for the Animals Humane Society
Charles County
Gilbert Run Park 13140 Charles St, Char-
lotte Hall, MD 20622
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Join us (rain or shine) for a fun day of
walking with your pets to raise funds for
the shelter animals. Bring along your well
behaved friends and family and your
leashed pups to walk and/or run Gilbert
Run Park at your own pace.
$25.00 Registration Fee until May 13,
2017, $30.00 Registration Fee
$30 after May 13. Registration fee is
non-refundable.
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND registering
for the walk online. A bag with goodies
is guaranteed to the first 100 people who
register online!
TO REGISTER Visit: humanesocietycc.
org/event/walk-for-the-animals/
After the walk, stick around for music,
food, ice cream (for purchase), Lure Chas-
ing for the pups (once they have taken a
break), and back by popular demand, the
Puppuccino Stand!
Spring Breakfast with the Knights of
Columbus
St Francis Xavier Hall, 21370 Newtowne
Neck Rd. Leonardtown MD
8:30 AM-12:30 PM
Spring Breakfast with the Knights of
Columbus
Menu: Plain and Blue Berry Pancakes,
Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, and Sausage Gravy
w/ Biscuit.
Cost: Free Will Donation
POC: Dale Rebarchick, 240-538-3562
Proceeds to Benefit Community Charities
SoMD Am. Legion 221 Pork & Beef
Sandwich Sale
American Legion Post 221; 21690 Colton
Pt. Rd.; Avenue, MD
11:00 AM-4:00 PM
American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring
a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork
loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sand-
wiches will be sold on both Saturday and
Sunday at American Legion Post 221 @
21690 Coltons Point Rd (Rt. 242), in Av-
enue, MD. The event will be from 11:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and sandwiches will
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cost $7.00 each. Call (301) 884-4071 for
further information. Tell them you heard
about the event on the SoMD Internet Cal-
endar :-0). Also check out our website at:
www.alpost221.webs.com/.
PaxSpace Makerspace Spring Open
House
44180 Airport View Dr #7 Hollywood, MD
20636
11:00 AM-5:00 PM
Come by our Spring Open House on Sun-
day, May 21st, 11am-5pm to see our facil-
ity as well as meet our members. With our
3D printers, CNC router, metalwork tools,
electronics shop, and full wood shop we
are sure there is something for everyone.
PaxSpace Spring Open House
Meet our Board of Directors and other
members
3D printing demos
Check out the facility and equipment
Learn about upcoming classes and events
23rd Annual Strawberry Festival
37497 Zach Fowler Rd Chaptico, MD
20621
1:30 PM-5:00 PM
Historic Christ Church in Chaptico,
Maryland will have its Annual Strawber-
ry Festival and Bazaar. at the parish hall.
The menu includes Strawberry Shortcake
with The WorksIce Cream, Strawber-
ry pies, Strawberry Desserts and Mikes
Barbecue with all the trimmings. Visit
with quality Artists and Crafters. There
will be Live Music all day. For more in-
formation, please call the parish office at
301-884-3451 or Shelby at 301-904-2532
or visit our website at: www.cckqp.net and
on Facebook
Say Congrats
to Your
Grad!
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Ages 7-14$95*
Monday, May 22 *Families receive a $10 discount for each
Elks Holdem Bounty Tournament additional sibling registered. You can reg-
St. Marys County Elks Lodge ister your children on our website at www.
45779 Fire Department Lane paxrugby.com You can also follow us on
Lexington Park, MD 20653
7:00 PM Wednesday, May 24
No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament
Free Line Dance Lessons
$25 Buy in = 4,000 chips Last Drop Country Bar23955 Mervell
$5 add-on = 1,000 chips and raffle drawing
Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636
Earn a BOUNTY chip worth $5 dollars 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
for every person that you bust out of the
Free beginner and intermediate line dance
tournament.
This tournament is part of our leaderboard
lessons. If you can count to 8 .. you can
line dance!
challenge. Earn 1 point for every person
knocked out before you.
Food and Beverage are available for Thursday, May 25
purchase. 15th Annual Pat Collins Golf Classic
Cash games will start as soon as there are Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, 11200 HG
enough players that are interested. Trueman Rd., Lusby
Holdem : $1- $2 no limit 7:30 AM
Omaha Hi/Lo : $.50$1 no limit (starts The Arc Southern Marylands 15th An-
at 4pm) nual Pat Collins Golf Classic. Chesapeake
Please enter through the side of the Hills Golf Course, 11200 HG Trueman
building. Rd, Lusby. The Arc Southern Maryland
301- 863- 7800 hosts its 15th Annual Pat Collins Golf
Classic. Proceeds support individuals and
Tuesday, May 23 families of people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities. Registration
Patuxent River Youth Rugby 2017 begins at 7:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at
Practice
8:30 a.m. Sponsorship opportunities avail-
24580 Clarkes Landing Lane Hollywood, able ranging from tee sponsor to admiral
MD 20636 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
level sponsor. Registration is $150 per in-
Pax River Youth Rugby Football Club is dividual player and $600 for a team. For
pleased to announce our 2017 Summer
sponsorship opportunities or to register
Co-ed Touch Only Youth Rugby Pro- for the event, visit www.arcsomd.org.
gram that will take to the fields this sum-
mer. Our Youth Program is open to all
children 5-14 years of age. All boys and
girls looking to try a new, fast-paced and
highly team-oriented sport are encour-
aged to participate.
Beginning Tuesday, May 23, 2017
PracticesTuesdays & Thursdays6pm
to 7:15pm
WhereOur Home Pitch @ 24580
Clarkes Landing Lane Hollywood, MD
Registration Fees:
Ages 5-6$75*
$20 $30
3 in x 2 in 3 in x 4 in
block block
Contact
Jen Stotler
301-247-7611
jen@countytimes.net
43251 Rescue Lane | Hollywood Maryland 20636 | 301-373-4125
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Going On
In Entertainment
Thursday, May 18 Scarlet Plus Entertainment Financial Education Introduction to Facebook
Mike Damron The Brass Rail Sports Bar
8:00 PM - Midnight
Workshop: Building Leonardtown Library will hold In-
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
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May 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Stumped
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anglers-seafood.com and great exercise. Slide on down! Lexington Park Library will hold book; the number one social media
a Financial Education Workshop: In- website on the internet. Create your
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Friday, May 19th 6:00 -9:00 PM
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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
Older Americans Month
The Garvey Senior Activity Center is cel-
ebrating Older Americans Month through
the end of May. 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 cre-
ate a collage of your life. It can be any-
thing that you are proud of accomplishing
from having children to being in the mili-
tary. 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 any-
thing 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 receptionist desk. Com-
pleted posters are due back no later than
May 22. Dont forget to sign up for our cel-
ebration luncheon on Thursday, May 25!
To make reservations, call 301-475-4200,
ext. *1050.
Spring Gardening
The University of Maryland Extension
St. Marys County Master Gardiners will
present a series of gardening topics at the
Garvey Senior Activity Center to help you
get your garden ready for spring. There
is no fee to attend the presentations. Ad-
vance registration is required by calling
301-475-4200, ext. *1050. When register-
ing, indicate which session(s) you will be
attending.
Monday, May 22 at 10 a.m.: Perennial/An-
nual Gardening Talk
Tuesday, May 23 at 10 a.m.: Pruning
Tuesday, May 30 at 10 a.m.: Container
Gardens with Color
YES Cycling on the Trail
On Wednesday, May 24 at 10 a.m. the
Northern Senior Activity Center will
have a cycling event on the Three Notch
Trail brought to you by the YES Cycling
Program. Bring your own bike or trike
and helmet for a causal, relaxed-pace ride
stopping along the way to read the trail
interpretive signs. The trip is led by 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.
Floor Cloth Class
Learn to make a canvas floor cloth at
the Northern Senior Activity Center on
Thursday, May 25. Floor cloths are a
unique medium for artistic expression that
can be both decorative and functional.
Decorate a pre-primed 22x33 canvas us-
ing paints, stamps, and sponges to create
a beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece of floor
cloth art. The class starts at 10 a.m. and
will continue as long as you need to cre-
ate your masterpiece. Once your design is
complete, it will take 24 hours for the wax
to completely cure. The cost of the class
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Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658
Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information
is $40 and includes all materials. To sign
up and pay for the class in advance, please Beginner Tai Chi for Pickleball Clinic Coming to
visit the front desk. For more information, Arthritis and Fall Prevention Loffler
call 301-475-4200, ext. *3101. Pickleball is a fun sport that combines
Beginner classes for Tai Chi for Arthri- many elements of tennis, badminton and
tis and Fall Prevention will be held at the
Skin Cancer Presentation & Loffler Senior Activity Center on Mon-
ping-pong and is fun for all skill levels. It
is gaining in popularity all over the U.S.
Screenings days and Thursdays at 11 a.m. beginning including St. Marys County and will soon
Skin cancer is the most common of all June 12. In this class we will learn to do be available at the Loffler Senior Activity
cancers in the United States and individu- some core movements on each side in a Center. An entry level class will be held
als 50 years of age and older are most at graceful routine while applying basic Tai on the tennis courts at Chancellors Run
risk. Annually, more than one million Chi principles. There is no fee for this Regional Park on Monday & Tuesday
Americans are diagnosed with skin can- class, but a commitment to attendance and mornings, June 5-June 27, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
cers; however, early detection and treat- practice is necessary for success. Also, This 8-session clinic will teach basic shot
ment save lives. George Verghese, MD, lo- since space is limited to 20 new partici- techniques, rules, scoring, court position-
cal dermatologist and skin cancer expert, pants, we ask that you sign up only if you ing and basic strategy. Cost is $32 and pre-
will provide a presentation on Wednesday, are sure that you will be able to attend registration is required. Payment is due at
May 24 at 1 p.m. to answer your questions regularly. Pre-registration is required. To the time of reservation. To learn more call
about the prevention, detection, and treat- sign up, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or 301-475-4200, ext. *1658.
ment of skin cancer at the Garvey Senior stop by the reception desk.
Activity Center. In addition, he will con-
duct skin cancer screenings for interested MD Live Casino Trip Massage with Fae
participants. Please contact the reception- Fae C. Baur, LMT, offers a variety of
The Northern Senior Activity Center Coun- different massages at the Garvey Senior
ist to register, 301-475-4200, ext. *1050. cil is sponsoring a one day bus trip to MD Activity Center. She is a Licensed Mas-
Live Casino in Hanover, MD, on Wednes- sage Therapist in the state of Maryland.
Tile a Terra Cotta Pot at day, June 21. Price of $40 includes luxury As a massage therapist her goal is to as-
Loffler motorcoach transportation, $20 slot play, sist you in your goal of a less stressful and
Come to the Loffler Senior Activity Cen- morning & evening refreshments and driver more relaxed life. Fae offers special rates
ter on Friday, June 2 at 10 a.m. so you can gratuity. The trip departs from the Northern for seniors and is onsite on Tuesdays and
turn a terra-cotta pot into a marvelous Senior Activity Center at 8:30 a.m. and re- Wednesdays starting at 8:30 a.m. Please
mosaic using tiles, shells, marbles, etc. turn at approximately 4:30 p.m. To sign up call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050, to learn
and grout. The tiles may be glass, ceram- and obtain more details on the trip, contact more or to schedule an appointment.
ic or stone, or you could use a collection Council President Pat Myers 301-884-8714.
of polished sea glass or river rocks for a
completely different look. We will supply
everything you need to make this project-
including a choice of material types so
that your project is as unique as you are.
You can also bring in some of your own
materials to beautify your creation. Call
301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the
reception desk to secure your place at this
workshop. Free.
Annual Fathers Day
Breakfast at Loffler
On Friday, June 9 from 9:30-10:30 a.m.,
the staff at the Loffler Senior Activity
Center will pay tribute to our Loffler Dads
with a delicious breakfast. Usually we cel-
ebrate this on the Friday before Fathers
Day, but this year, like last year, we are
getting a jump on the event by honoring
you a week early. Make plans to enjoy a
freshly prepared morning meal with your
fellow Loffler fathers. Seating is limited
to 40 so make your reservations early by
calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop
by the reception desk to sign up.
Singing in the Rain at
Northern
Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelly bet-
ter step aside for these local talents! The
Northern Senior Activity Center is proud
to host the Charles County Show Troupe
for their Singing in the Rain variety show
on Wednesday, May 31, from 10:30-11:30
a.m. This show features singing, danc-
ing, and other fantastic talents. Enjoy this
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A Letter to the Editor
As we close our 2018 budget process
Id like to make a few comments. Bud-
gets are never easy and they require
thought, pragmatism and diligence, not
just for the immediate but for the long
term interests of Our county. Budgets
require a majority vote, and whether I
agree or disagree the majority rules and
we all have to move on. As I have stated
many times, my focus is on our long
term future and not on a budget cycle.
Some points Id like to clarify because
many of my comments often get misinter-
preted and misconstrued.
On education. I am pleased his year that
the BOE and CSMC worked well together.
Everyone compromised. I appreciate
working with Supt. Smith, his leadership
and support to me for adding resources
for reading intervention to recognize is-
sues such as dyslexia at an early stage.
I will continue to advocate for money to
the classrooms and the teachers. Here is
where the rubber hits the road.
On social services. During my tenure
I have voted to consistently support these
needs. We have a very large and diverse
County, during economically difficult
times this is very challenging and requires
a balanced approach. I have voted to keep
funding constant and provide the neces-
sary personnel resources to service a wide
array of programs.
Lexington Park and the Development
District. I have a vison of Lexington Park
and the development district that it is a
desirable place for millennials to live,
for our children and future generations.
Lexington Park offers easy access to the
base, restaurants and entertainment. I am
committed to a balanced approach to take
care of all citizens and I want the Park
and development district to grow and be
the location to live, raise families and be
proud of.
Infrastructure and the future. Lets face
it, St. Marys County is one of the fast-
est growing counties in Maryland. But,
we are lacking in many regards the in-
frastructure to satisfy what is necessary,
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Summer Reading Suggestions
What To Do With Those Leftover Holiday Gift Cards
The pile of holiday cards has finally
been dispensed.
Theyve been sitting in a lump on the
counter for months, and you just now got
around to sorting them. Some were too
beautiful to let go; others had messages
you wanted to save, some had addresses
you needed, a couple pictures fell on your
lap, and you also found at least one gift
card for a bookstore.
Uh oh. Is it still good?
Probably, yes. So why not go look for
one of these great books?
FICTION
Are you in the mood for a good nov-
el? Of course you are! So youll want to
look for Copycat by Kimberla Law-
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not wants, but needs . This has long been
disregarded because no one wants higher
taxes, me included , but the County is de-
manding more services and amenities. I
hear this every day from our young people
who say why should I stay here, what is
there to do. I hear it from older adults
who want more so they can enjoy their re-
tirement. With that said, I am absolutely
committed to supporting the base. It rep-
resents 80% of our Countys economy and
75% of our population lives and works
in St. Marys County. This is why FDR
Blvd. is such a big deal, and so frustrating
for me. It is critical for the base and for the
community and it needs finished. I look at
the new opportunities for economic diver-
sification taking place at the airport, how
business is slowly coming back on Great
Mills Rd, how Leonardtown is growing
by leaps and bounds, how new businesses
and stores are opening up in the Charlotte
Hall and Mechanicsville area. These are
all investments in the countys future,
public and private.
In closing, I am passionate, probably to
a fault, and truly care about our County.
I see so much opportunity that is just sit-
ting there. I know that money alone will
not solve these problems. I believe public/
private partnerships will help us to our
future. That while people can agree to
disagree, that communities need to work
collaboratively to solve difficult problems
and government is not the only answer.
Usually there is more than one good an-
swer or solution and rather than dwelling
on it, move on to the next challenge.
I am voting to support this budget, its
not perfect but it will work for all of our
citizens. I am passionate about the chal-
lenges we face. They are not insurmount-
able, they can be achieved, and collec-
tively we can work together for a better,
stronger and vibrant St. Marys County.
My thanks to all of you for your contin-
ued support.
Todd B. Morgan
County Commissioner
son Roby. Its a skinny little book about
friendship and obsession, and how one can
ruin the other.
Historians who crave a novel based in
history will love The Women in the
Castle by Jessica Shattuck. Its a story
of three women who pull together at the
end of World War II. Be prepared to clear
your calendar and read, read, read.
Who doesnt love a bit of suspense? Not
you, you love that kind of thing, so youll
want to read Gone Without a Trace by
Mary Torjussen. Its a tale of a woman
whose boyfriend has disappeared com-
pletely. But is he really gone? Gotta read
this book to find out
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If youre someone who loves to look at
old buildings while youre on vacation,
consider reading Fallen Glory: The
Lives and Deaths of Historys Greatest
Buildings by James Crawford before
this summers getaway. This book tackles
some of the most iconic things mankind
has ever built, why they were so well-
known, and why you cant visit them this
summer. This is a big book, so read it now,
before you get on the plane; it might be too
big to haul. But heres a book you can eas-
ily tuck in your carry-on: The Not-Quite
States of America by Doug Mack. Its
a book about the U.S. territories, how
they influence the mainland, and why you
should consider visiting them very soon.
One more? Look for The Handy New
York City Answer Book by Chris Bar-
santi, which will explain (almost) every-
thing you ever wanted to know about The
Big Apple but didnt know where to ask.
So heres the thing: if you love to read,
you must know your way around a library,
too, right? Which is why youll want The
Card Catalog by The Library of Con-
gress. Yes, its a book about those old card
catalogs, what they were for, how they
worked, and the art of the word that they
may have contained. Along the way, youll
get a gander at some magnificent old
books. Readers beware: youll love this.
No doubt, your child is heading into
summer vacation soon, but if you worry
about her education in the future, youll
want Saving Science Class by Chris
McGowan. Its a book about why we
need to start science education early, how
it can affect the way a child thinks, and
why its good for them for the rest of their
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also look for Language at the Speed of
Sight by Mark Seidenberg. Its about
reading, literacy, and what can be done to
teach both, better.
Politics seems to be on everyones mind
especially politics and economy and
in Glass House by Brian Alexander,
youll get a look at what happens to a town
when its largest employer falters. If you
liked Hillbilly Elegy, this should be next
on your list. Another book you might want
to check out is Walking to Listen by
Andrew Forsthoefel, about the authors
journey across the nation, to see what we,
as a country, have to say.
If youre Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom all
day long, then youll want to find The
Toddler Brain by Laura A. Jana, MD.
Its a book about helping your child hone
good skills today for a better tomorrow.
Also look for Being There by Erica
Komisar, LCSW, a book about why your
childs first three years may be the most
important years of his whole life, and what
you can do to enhance them.
Readers with stars in their eyes may
want to take a look at What Love Is by
Carrie Jenkins. Its a book that examines
love in all its forms, including some that
go against the mainstream grain. And if
that isnt where youre at in life, then look
for The Optimists Guide to Divorce
by Suzanne Riss & Jill Sockwell. Yep,
its a handy book to have, if you need it.
Youve seen the story on TV, so now
read Convicting Avery by Michael D.
Cicchini. This book takes a deep look at
Netflixs Making a Murderer and what it
has to do with Wisconsins criminal jus-
tice system, as well as that of America as
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were able to spend some time there. As we

were leaving we stopped to look and listen
to the peacock that travels around the cem-
etery. He or she, I dont know which, visits
from the 18th century manor, His Lordships
Kindness next door. This time we got out
and wandered around the old family ceme-
tery tucked near the manor. It was neat to see

True Happiness
Wow, is all I can say. I had the best Moth-
ers Day weekend ever. I spent Saturday
with my younger son and his two little boys
traveling the back roads of Charles County.
I love spontaneous trips and this was it. We
started at Hooks and Hangars in Charlotte
Hall and then headed up Rt. 488 towards La
Plata where we stopped at the little Hooks
and Hangars in one of the older La Plata
shopping centers. Yes, my son Ryan and I
like to thrift and scavenge as most of you
know. There are always lots of treasures to
be found for little kids and sometimes big
ones.
After thrifting my son said he wanted to
travel all the way around the Charles County
side of Rt. 6. I love those roads, there is so
much history to be found. Like my father
and I used to do, Ryan and I stop and read
every historical marker; one was a little dif-
cult to read because of all the bullet holes
and I had to pull that one up on the internet
to read. We even stopped by General Hook-
ers encampment which has a church sitting
on the spot. If it werent for snakes, ticks,
and ying things we probably would have
wandered back in the woods a few times to
check out the remnants of houses and other
historical treasures.
We also stopped at Mattawoman Creek
Art Center located on the grounds of Small-
wood State park. My little grandson Liam
really enjoyed looking at the art, and asked
if he could go back in and see the pictures
again. What beautiful land is along Rt. 6;
lots of marshes, hiking trails, and happily
sunning turtles. When we got back in to La
Plata we stopped at Maries Diner which
has been around a long time. Great food
and the eclairs are HUGE just like the all-
day breakfasts! They have an on-site bakery
with delicious cakes, pies, and pastries too.
Thank you Ryan it was a great day!
Then on Sunday, my other son, Robert
came up after we got out of church, and he
and I started our grand adventure. We had
tasty crab balls and seafood baskets at St.
Marys Landing. We felt we were honoring
my mother who loved to meet us there and
have her fried chicken.
Robert had asked what I wanted to do
for the day, and I asked if we could head
up to Clinton where I grew up and visit my
mother, father, and sister at Resurrection
Cemetery. After some rerouting due to an
accident on Woodyard Road, we nally ar-
rived at the cemetery. Robert cleaned off all
the mud that had covered the plaques and we
the old Maryland family names of Sewell,
Daingereld, and Carroll.
And then the neatest thing was going to
visit my old house in Clinton neat to Smoky
Joes Barbecue. The owner happened to be
outside and we chatted, and I showed her
pictures of us and the house in the 60s and
70s. She ended up inviting us in. Now, it is
beautiful inside, and we didnt smell any of
the old mold, dogs, and cigarette smoke we
were used to. Its nicer than I ever could have
dreamt it could be. Thanks to Robert too.
So much going on this weekend too with
Sundays 23rd Annual Strawberry Festival
at our Christ Church Parish Hall on Zach
Fowler Road in Chaptico from 1:30 - 5. I al-
ways love it when you all come and enjoy the
strawberries, the music, the crafters, and of Please send your comments or ideas to:
course Mikes Barbecue. Please say hi, Im shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or nd
usually the one wearing the tiara you know me on facebook: Wanderings of an aimless
I would be proud as a peacock to meet you!! mind
To each new days adventure, Shelby

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necticut Volunteers (colored) arrived here
this morning from City Point, 671. Jas.
Barnes, Brigadier-General.
April 22, 1865: Leonardtown, MD.
Bvt. Col. J. H. Taylor, Chief of Staff and
Assistant Adjutant-General: For the last
forty-eight hours my cavalry has been
scouting this country thoroughly in every
direction. Can learn of no rebel bands. Of-
cers report the driest scouting. Have had
ve parties out to-day in as many different
directions. Have heard from all except the
one scouting up and down the Patuxent on
this side. Have also sent a party of eighty
to scout Calvert County. They will cross at
Benedict in steamers. Captain Rogers just
arrived. I know nothing of Colonel Wells.
Respectfully, J. M. Waite, Major.
April 22, 1865: Headquarters, Depart-
ment of Washington, Twenty-Second
Army Corps. Major Waite, Commanding,
Leonardtown, Md. Major: Booth fell near
there, ordered him here with his men. Sub-
sequently I relieved him of duty here and
ordered him to report to General Barnes at
Point Lookout, as he assured me General
Barnes only sent him here for temporary
duty.
I learned from Buckley himself that he
did not see a single rebel. The man reported
lost, Captain Willauer tells me, fell from his
horse, but afterward came in. There may be
now and then a rebel soldier in the county,
but there is no armed band. Between 11 and
12 last night received communication from
Colonel Wells from Bryantown. Rode there
to-day with Captain Rogers and have just
returned. I forward, by boat, which takes
Captain Rogers, 11 prisoners. Booth frac-
tured a bone in his leg in jumping upon the
stage, not by falling near Bryantown. Have
not heard from party gone over the Patux-
ent River. A report has come in of a person
dressed in womens clothes, believed to

TWO PAPERS ONE LOW PRICE.

Bryantown and broke his leg. Is supposed
to have gone toward the Wicomico River,
probably with a view of getting down the
stream and thence across the river. His
accomplice, Herold, is with him. Colo-
be a man and suspicioned of being Booth,
having been seen near Great Mills, some
twelve miles from here. Have sent party to
investigate, although we had had scouts in
that neighborhood every day since reach-

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nel Wells is at Bryantown. Respecfully,
J. H. Taylor, Chief of Staff and Assistant
Adjutant-General.
St. Marys County l Calvert County April 23, 1865: Leonardtown, MD., 8
For prices and more information contact p.m. Bvt. Col. J. H. Taylor, Chief of Staff
and Assistant Adjustant-General: Colonel,
Advertising Representative Jennifer Stotler I forward herewith report of Captain Buck-
301.247.7611 u 301.373.4125 u jen@countytimes.net ley, sent to Captain Willauer, commanding
this post, previous to my arrival. On my
ing here. I am, colonel, very respectfully,
your most obedient servant, Jno. M. Waite,
Major, & c.
This completes the ofcial union military
records that involved St. Marys County at
the end of the war, As we all know, Booth
was killed near Bowling Green in Caroline
County, Virginia on April 26, 1865.
Thursday, May 18, 2017 The County Times 29

CHURCH SERVICES
DIRECTORY
CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Cecilia Church
BAPTIST CHURCH ANGLICAN CATHOLIC
Victory Baptist Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429 29855 Eldorado Farm rd St. Annes Church
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Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins
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Christ Episcopal Church Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 am
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King & Queen Parish founded 1692 Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study 6:00 pm
25390 Maddox Road | Chaptico, MD 20621
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