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Hollywood Volunteers Honor 'Mamma Jo' BEAUTIFY YOUR GARDEN NOW
By Guy Leonard “There was
Staff Writer
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By Dick Myers where many of the NARFE retirees Protect Your Lawn & Garden
Editor worked, for the state and nation. He said
it generates $40 billion in annual busi- NEW
State Senator Jack Bailey (R: 29) is ness but only $2 billion stays local. He
in the process of opening a new district would like to see that increase.
office. It will be in an office building at Bailey, a retired Department of Nat-
23680 Three Notch Road, Suite 101 in ural Resources police officer, said he
Hollywood. opposed aquaculture in creeks that are
As soon as he gets the signs put up and protected from harvesting because he
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ceived more feedback than on any other ScreeninG treeS & ShrubS
issue about the effect on the state’s tax-
Federal Employees (NARFE) June 21 payers from the federal tax changes. He
meeting at Olde Breton Inn at which he noted that persons who can’t itemize on
swore in the Chapter 969 (St. Mary’s their federal returns can’t itemize on
County) new officers. their state returns either.
Bailey said in his talk to the group He admitted he doesn’t know too
that he had been busy every weekday much personally about the issue but that
since his freshman session, meeting he has secured the help of a tax attorney
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2018 CONSUMER CONFIDENT REPORT (CCR)
COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN
The 2018 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) will be available July 1st to Town resi-
dents and the public at the town office, 22670 Washington St. Leonardtown, MD between
the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and at the Leonardtown Post Office, 22735 Wash-
ington Street and is also available online at http://leonardtown.somd.com under Town
Government, Water Quality Reports.
Legal Notice
IN THE MATTER OF JAMES L. GILLIAM, AN ALLEGED DISABLED PER-
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
To all persons interested in the Petition For A Specific Transaction Without
Appointment Of A Guardian of James L. Gilliam:
All persons having any objection to this Petition shall file a Response with
the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County within thirty (30) days of this Notice being
published. Failure to file a Response by that date may result in the granting of the
relief being sought.
Debra J. Burch,
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advertising my
The audit found licenses, surcha
that identification rges inspection taxes and of
the commission increa tags to these project tion funding to go students in kindergarten through
s. eighth
ingly cannot operats- The audit chided toward a series living in poverty
e expend ing so much on
the commission for of behind academ and at risk of falling
without spending one portion of initiatives, includ ic requirements,
out of fisheries - with $500,000 along
its reserve accoun preser vation at the expens ing recommenda for the recruitment,
ts and all else. e of - train-
it does little to regula Photo courtesy of tions from Mary- ing, and ongoing development of
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vation of the oyster
Office of Govern
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crease of $55,000
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not for four years in a row for K-12 education includes: $23.5 funding
even have a millio
2016 deficit.” secure location where
it stores the back- mitted to innovative and has been com- capital improv n for safety-related
The report stated ups to its servers, and outside-the-box ements; $10.6 millio
the according to the audit, education strategies, grants to local school n in
erated at a loss of $84,00commission op- which makes and our ACCESS such as P-TEC H system s to en-
demonstrating an 0 for fiscal 2017, them “subject to damag
destruction or loss.” e, Initiative. These new hance school safety; $3 million
investments are yet for the
with a positive cash
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Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church Pastor Josh Olson is a big soccer fan and he converted
his love of the sport and of Christ into a popular soccer camp held this year at Southern
Middle School. Church members were assisted at the by camp high school students from
Wisconsin, the pastor’s wife Rachel’s alma mater.
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a common grill.
There are also no trails for hiking as of yet, according to the county’s recreation
and parks website.
Only portable restrooms and limited parking spaces are available; there are also
no sporting or multipurpose fields available.
Visitors must swim at their own risk as there are no lifeguards available.
Shepherd said the buildings on the property, abandoned residential structures
with little to no historic value, are set for demolition but there could be evidence of
older structures under the ground at the site.
This means archaeological surveys will be needed at Snow Hill before more de-
velopment can proceed, he said.
That development of amenities could begin in either 2023 or 2024 if the Com-
missioners of St. Mary’s County include funding in the future capital construction
improvement budget.
“There’s a beauty of Snow Hill with beachfront on the Patuxent River,” Shepherd
said. “It has a lot of opportunity for family gatherings and beach front access that
otherwise couldn’t be obtained.”
County residents can also access the beach at Point Lookout State Park but it's a
state-owned property.
Another fun St. Mary’s summer activity, eating steamed hard crab, also appears
to have a good start to the season, according to local crab house retailers.
“It’s been a good year,” said Elaine Copsey, co-owner of Capt. Leonard’s Seafood
in Mechanicsville of the crabbing season so far. “We’re
hoping for what everybody else is hoping for, that’s there’s
Abner's
plenty of crabs.”
Copsey, who has been in business at Capt. Leonard’s
for 32 years, said supplies of hard crab have been plentiful
and demand is always high.
The state reported that this year’s dredge survey of the
Crab House
Chesapeake Bay showed the crab population had grown
by an estimated 60 percent over last year to a total fishery
of about 594 million crabs.
Prices are still high, though with dining room crabs go-
ing for $55 per dozen of No. 1 males and the same priced
& Marina
at $45 for takeout at Capt. Leonard’s, Copsey said.
She said the crab season is shaping up to be “wonderful.”
Last summer saw heavy rains in the region, which
reduced restaurant drive-up and walk-in foot traffic at
Seabreeze Restaurant in Sandgates, said co-owner Betty
Ann Quade.
But this summer seems better with much less rain and
sunnier skies that brings out customers.
“So far it’s been a pretty good season,” Quade said. “It’s 3748 Harbor Rd
been good weather for us.
“And the crabs are good, we’re getting local crabs in Chesapeake Beach MD 20732
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a few shortages around the time of Memorial Day and Fa-
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A U.S. Marine places the starter into an RQ-21A Blackjack during a recent Weapons and Tactics Instructor course at Canon Air Defense Complex in Yuma, Az. U.S. Marine Corp photo by
Lance Cpl. Auburne Johnson)
The Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Un- system in March completing the squadron deliveries. sure Blackjack remains a critical intelligence, surveil-
manned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-263) This closes out the Marine Corps’ total order of 21 lance, and reconnaissance capability that’s relevant for
delivered the final RQ-21A Blackjack system to the Blackjack UAS. the warfighter.”
Marines at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry “As we wrap up the production phase of the RQ-21A Lt. Col. Russell Strange, Medium UAS lead, said the
Point, North Carolina, June 12. program for the Marine Corps and Navy, we have also program will also seek to add capability to the system
The final system will be used as a training asset been transitioning to continued sustainment for the and grow the customer base for foreign military sales.
for the Fleet Readiness Detachment (FRD) at MCAS fleet to include platform and payload capability im- “Increased capability will include work on command
Cherry Point. VMU-2, also located at MCAS Cherry provements,” said PMA-263 Program Manager Col. and control, communication systems, avionics, optics,
Point, will maintain the system. John Neville. “While it’s a normal shift in the life of laser designation, and payloads,” Strange said.
Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) any program, we maintain our focus on system readi-
3, located in Hawaii, received their fourth and final ness, affordability, and capability improvements to en-
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and southeast 8. It’s mightier than the
62. Negative
63. Tooth caregiver
39. A position from which
progress can be made sword
64. Cheek 40. Showed up
41. Insecticide 9. Confines
CLUES DOWN
1. Form of “to be”
42. Type of milk
44. Verandas 10. First month of the
CLUES ACROSS
1. Sacred bull (Egyptian
17. Type of horse
18. Volcanic craters 2. A hand has one
3. Thought
45. Annoyingly talkative
46. Abba __, Israeli politician
Jewish ecclesiastical year
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myth.)
5. One-time European money
20. Type of graph (abbr.)
21. Supporters 4. Physical body
5. Removes
47. “Heat” director
48. Plant genus
11. Idaho’s highest peak
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8. Disfigure
11. Polish city
22. North and South are two
25. Spread 6. One who perpetrates
wrongdoing
51. Swiss river
52. Prejudice
12. Prevents from seeing
13. Move quickly on foot
14. Landlocked West African
30. Adjusted
31. Vietnamese offensive 7. Make one
8. Kate and Rooney are two
53. Actor Idris
54. Freedom fighters (slang)
14. Determine time
country
15. Used in aromatherapy
32. Nazi architect
33. Nigerian peoples 9. __ Ladd, “Shane” actor
10. Makes fun of
58. Criticize 17. Father children
16. The greatest of all time 38. When you hope to get
20. Tab on a key ring
21. Dog genus
23. Peter’s last name
25. Request
26. Walk heavily
CLUES ACROSS department store 27. Allowances
41. Portray precisely 29. English football squad
1. Stores 30. Fish-eating aquatic
6. Worthless 44. Thick piece of
something mammals
entertainment 32. South Pacific island
9. Where scientists work 45. Period between
eclipses region
13. Pretty flower 34. Unaccounted for
14. A way to act 46. Indicates near
48. Investment account 35. Small taste of whiskey
15. Double-reed 37. Ventilated
instrument 49. England, Scotland, N.
Ireland, and Wales (abbr.) 40. Helps little firms
16. Type of acid 42. One of means
17. Famed astronomer 51. Beak
52. Void of skill 43. Fencing swords
18. Smooth, shiny fabric 47. Inches per minute
19. Profited from 54. Walked back and forth
56. A display of passion (abbr.)
21. Secret clique 49. Turn upside down
22. Infections 60. Geological times
61. Type of restaurant 50. S. African semi desert
23. Crony 52. Dutch names of Ypres
24. Teens go here every 62. Spacious
63. Edible seaweed 53. Instruct
day (abbr.) 55. Oily freshwater fish
25. Suitable 64. Utah city
65. Tropical tree 56. Italian river
28. Fresh Price of __ Air 57. Sneaker giant
29. Ancient city of Egypt 66. Nervous tissue
compound 58. The men who man a
31. Basketball move ship
33. Polished 67. Body part
68. Muscles and tendons 59. Some need glasses
36. There’s a north and a 61. Body part Robert H. McNeill
south CLUES DOWN 65. Indicates position
38. Egg of a louse Join St. Mary’s County Arts Council of his era.
39. Once-ubiquitous 1. Draw out wool for the next Art Share Series presenta- After serving three years in the U.S.
2. Give someone a job tion on First Friday, July 5th from 5:30- Army, Mr. McNeill returned to Wash-
6:30 p.m. County resident, Susan Mc- ington and created “McNeill News
Neill will be giving an insightful pre- Photo Service”. Commissioned by the
sentation about her father’s life and his United Negro College Fund, he com-
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Fishing Report
A Memorable Pirate
By Ronald N. Guy Jr.
Contributing Writer
In the wake of recent columns, the requests for “more sports” have
swelled and have risen in there, shall we say, passion. I get it. When you
pay to see the Rolling Stones, you expect to hear them play “Satisfaction”.
A few deeper cuts are fine, but hits better dominate the set list. Or using a
more humble and appropriate comparison for this column, when you order
a grilled hot dog, it better arrive in charred glory. And so, here comes your
grilled summer dog, in word form - sports with a side of nuthin’. Simple.
Classic. The people have spoken.
To stoke the fires of inspiration, this bleacher bum went mobile, taking a
road trip in search new life and new civilizations, or at least different lives
and different civilizations. What I found, at the confluence of three rivers,
was also the confluence of two right fielders, a powerful message about
what resonates across generations and this column.
One of my favorite baseball players never suited up for my favorite team
- the Orioles in my youth, the Nationals since arriving/returning to D.C. I Ken Lamb found perch in a creek off the Patuxent
never even saw him play. He died, tragically and far too soon, in a plane
crash on December 31, 1972 while delivering aid to earthquake victims in
Nicaragua.
Roberto Clemente was 38 years old.
Clemente played 18 seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates. His baseball re-
sume - 15-time All-Star, 12 Gold Gloves, four batting titles, a World Series
and league MVP award, and election to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973
– speak to his all-around game and exceptional career. The year following
his death, Topps issued an iconic 1973 Clemente card that captures his en-
tire career statistics, including exactly 3,000 hits, the last of which was re-
corded in his final at bat. It is a must-have for any collector. As for his HOF
induction the year after his death, the traditional five-year waiting period
was waived, in part because of Clemente’s baseball accomplishments but
also as a sign of respect for a man who died doing what he devoted much of
his personal time to – humanitarian endeavors.
In a recent visit to Pittsburgh, Clemente’s legacy was still omnipresent
– the “three rivers” city is adorned with a Clemente museum and statute,
and a street and bridge bearing his name. That Clemente is still so revered
nearly 50 years after his last game, is a testament to his baseball excellence;
it is a more powerful statement about how Clemente lived his life.
While pondering Clemente’s greatness at the confluence of the Ohio, Al-
legheny and Monongahela Rivers, I couldn’t help but think of Bryce Harp-
er, a modern-era right fielder and recent recipient of a $330M contract.
Admittedly, it is an unfair comparison. Harper isn’t and likely won’t ever
be the player Clemente was. One hit for average, played hard, was among
the best defensive outfielders ever and recorded a fair superior and more
consistent Wins-Above-Replacement (Clemente); the other basically just
hits bombs and has built a fame-based brand loosely connected to success- Eric Risdan shows off catfish caught from Bushwood Pier
ful baseball (Harper).
I found Clemente’s sustained stature in Pittsburgh reassuring, both be- It was a good week fishing as the day. These speedy fish are coming to
cause society is sometimes more fascinated by players like Harper and not weekend weather was perfect and the the ship’s channel near you. Where
those of more substance, and because Clemente didn’t get lost in a city flush catfish and perch were eager to bite. there are spanish the bull reds and cobia
with HOF players across multiple sports. Instead, he feels like the most Rockfish were also active in the rivers are on their trail.
important athlete in the city’s history. But why did Clemente rise above the and bay taking trolled lures and pleasing White perch, spot and croaker are
likes of Honus Wagner, Mario Lemieux and the legion of Steelers greats? lure casters and shore fishermen. The in the Patuxent from Sandy Point to
With all due respect to those other Pittsburgh icons, Clemente memory re- stripers were a bit finicky when lazy Sotterly. Hawk’s Nest at the mouth of
mains so strong because he best represents the admired and elusive (in all tides caused by Friday’s high winds Cuckold’s Creek is hot There are all
humans, not just athletes) coexistence of professional and personal excel- made clean water hard to find, but there three at the Three Legged and at Drum
lence. Baseball was only part of Clemente’s story; his humanitarian work was still a good bite. Point. Spot were caught at Second
was his true legacy. As Maya Angelou once said, “People will forget what Cobia are causing excitement for Beach near Little Cove Point.
you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how trollers using sugical eels, chummers, Snake head are biting up the Po-
you made them feel.” Roberto Clemente made the people of Pittsburgh and and those live-lining eels. The cobia tomac, Patuxent, the head waters of the
world feel a little better about baseball and the arc of human history. As a are still below Point lookout, but they St. Mary’s River. Allen’s Fresh, and
short trip to Pittsburgh proved, that clearly has not been forgotten. are nearing Windmill Point and Smith Chaptico Bay, and that is just where we
Point. have had reports. The snake head are
Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com Spanish mackerel were caught by lure takers, fierce fighters and a deli-
trollers using small Drone Spoons and cacy to eat. What is not to like. Oh, all
planer rigs at Windmill Point on Sun- right, they are ugly, but nobody’s perfect.
32 Obituaries The County Times Thursday, June 27, 2019
In Remembrance
The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Anthony Guy Miranda his honorable discharge as Lieutenant nephews. He was preceded in death by gitte), of Milford, MI, Terri Kelleher
in 1980. While in the Navy he served his parents and three brothers, Bobby, (Donal), of Galway, Ireland, Lt. Cody
as a Weapons Officer and was awarded Guy, and Fred Miranda. Smith (Shaine), of Newport, RI, Gar-
the National Defense Medal and the Memorial contributions (to include rett Smith, of Lexington Park, MD, and
Good Conduct Medal. One of his fond- blood donations) may be made to the Carson Smith (Nick Minucci), of Cali-
est memories was serving on the USS American Red Cross, Southern Mary- fornia, MD; sister, Tracy Hatfield (Ed),
Ethan Allen while stationed in Hawaii. land Chapter, 80 West Street, Suite A, of Augusta, GA, and 11 grandchildren.
After serving in the military, he worked Annapolis, MD 21401, or the main of- He was preceded in death by his parents
in the field of Nuclear Engineering and fice at P.O. Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037- and brother Andrew Rice Smith.
Project Management for BGE Constel- 0839, or the American Heart Asso- Memorial contributions may be made
lation Energy for nearly 20 years. He en- ciation, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O.
joyed the game of golf, bowling, horse- 23058-5216. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-9917.
shoes, traveling with his wife, watching Condolences to the family may be Condolences to the family may be
his children play sports, spending time made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
with his grandchildren, and rooting for Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
the New York Yankees and Washington neral Home, P.A. neral Home, P.A.
Redskins. One of his greatest passions
Anthony Guy Miranda, 69, of Leon- was to donate blood for the mission and
ardtown, MD passed away on June 18, success of the American Red Cross. He John Edward Smith Sylvia Alvey
2019 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic
Anthony (Tony) was born on June Church in Leonardtown.
7, 1950 in Warren, Ohio to the late Tony is survived by his wife, Betty;
Frank Miranda and Rose Marie (Wolfe) daughters, Lindsey Metcalf, of MD
Miranda. and Michelle Skinner (Devin), of MD;
Tony married the love of his life, Betty brothers, Frank Miranda, of OH, Greg
Kay Miranda on March 5, 1977 in Win- Miranda, of FL; sisters, Debbie Curl
ter Park, FL. They spent 42 wonderful (George), of OH, Linda Miranda, of OH,
years together. Tony attended Carnegie Rose Noble, of OH, Sandy Armentrout,
Mellon University and Vanderbilt Uni- of WI, and Nancy Lyman, of OH; four
versity where he was a member of the grandchildren (Izzy, Emmett, Avry, and
ATO National Fraternity. Tony proudly Leia) and many cousins, nieces, and
served in the U.S. Navy from 1971 until
Sylvia “Jean” Alvey, 79, of Leonar-
dtown, MD passed away on June 21,
2019 at home with family by her side.
Jean was born at home on November
15, 1939 to the late Mary Eva Hazel Al-
vey and James Leach Alvey of Leonar-
dtown, MD. In addition to her parents
John Edward Smith, 75, of Great she was preceded in death by her brother
Mills, MD passed away on June 20, Leonard Jackson Alvey and great great
2019 at home surrounded by his loving nephew Calvin Oliver Emmart. She
family. is survived by her aunt Mary Cusic of
John was born on April 10, 1944 in Compton, MD, sister in law Lois Ann
West Palm Beach, FL to the late 1st Alvey of Leonardtown, MD , four nieces
Lieutenant, Philip Linden Smith and and nephews Ronald Stephen Alvey, Sr.
Louise (Bowery) Smith. (Denise) of Avenue, MD, Anne Marie
John served in the U.S. Army from Alvey of California, MD, Barbara Jean
April of 1964 until his honorable dis- Emmart (Mike) of Mechanicsville, MD
charge as 1st Lieutenant in July of 1968. , Edward Wayne Alvey of Hollywood,
While in the military he qualified for MD, 8 great nieces and nephews, and 12
the most elite branch of the Army, the great great nieces and nephews.
Green Berets Special Forces and earned Following graduation from St. Mary’s
numerous awards including – The Academy in 1957 Jean worked at the
Bronze Star Medal, National Defense Frist National Bank of St. Mary’s in
Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Leonardtown, MD for 7 years in the
Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat In- bookkeeping department. In 1964,
fantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, she joined the FBI as a fingerprint ex-
Purple Heart, Sharpshooter Badge, aminer and retired in 1994 as a Su-
and the Air Medal. After his discharge pervisory Fingerprint Examiner.
from the military he enrolled in Vir- Jean led a “truly contented” generous
ginia Tech, earning a bachelor’s degree life, enjoying her work, traveling the
in Aerospace and Oceanographic Engi- east coast with great friends from Flor-
neering and worked at Pax River Naval ida to Canada and especially enjoyed
Air Station for 42 years. John was a New England in the fall. Her hobbies in-
member of the Fleet Reserve Associa- cluded woodworking, painting, crochet-
tion Branch 93. He married his loving ing, crabbing, and spending time with
wife, Kathleen Renee Cecil on Novem- family.
ber 23, 1988 in Leonardtown, MD. They Jean was always available to friends
spent 30 wonderful years together. and family to drive them to and from
John is survived by his wife, Kath- shopping, medical appointments, the
leen; children, Matthew Smith (Bri- airport or whatever they needed.
Thursday, June 27, 2019 The County Times Obituaries 33
She crocheted countless afghans for MD. She was the daughter of the late would always threaten to move in with on October 30, 1941 in Leonardtown,
the nursing home, purchased boxes of Jimmy & Phiney Cusic of Hollywood, her brother Larry. MD. He was the loving son of the late
food and toiletries for Helping Hands, MD. She is survived by her son Timmy. A Graveside Service will be held on Zach Thompson and Catherine Rus-
was the unofficial photographer at any She is also survived by her siblings Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 9:00 AM sell Thompson. James is survived by
event she attended, helped friends, and Larry Cusic (Marcia) of Omaha, NB, in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery Hol- his children Teri L. Morgan and Caro-
neighbors by cutting their grass, and Jane Heir (Mickey) of Vermont, Kevin lywood, MD. Serving as pallbearers line Middleton both of Avenue, MD,
shared her eternal optimism with every- Cusic (Charlene) of Hollywood, MD. will be Timmy Mattingly, Kevin Cusic, 13 grandchildren and 3 great grand-
one she met. Deceased siblings are sister Stephanie Larry Cusic, Christopher Cusic, Jamie children. As well as his brother David
The family will receive friends on (Floyd) Abell and brother Andy Cusic. Buzzell and Philip Cusic. Thompson. He was preceded in death
Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 10:00 to She is survived by her nieces, neph- Contributions may be made to the by his daughter Lisa Elaine Quade.
11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner ews, and great nephews who she just Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box
Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD where loved dearly. She had special friends, 79 Hollywood, MD and Hospice of St.
a Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 especially Pattie Joy who was her side- Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD. Charles E. Dotson, Jr.
AM in the Funeral Home Chapel. Inter- kick. She had relatives that she always
ment will be private. had good times with. Her favorite say-
ing was Dear God, Put your hand on James Howard Thompson
the Shoulder and one over my mouth.
Jo Allen Cusic Mattingly Jo Allen was known to all as Momma
Jo, which her nephew Christopher
named her. Sometimes she often won-
dered if anyone really knew her name.
In 1983, she helped form the Hollywood
Rescue Squad Auxiliary which she was
a member of for 35 years. The Aux. be-
came part of her adopted family and she
had so much respect for the Volunteers
at the Rescue Squad.
She was employed by C&C Plumbing
& Septic, in Hollywood, Maryland for
23 Years, which was started by her par- Charles E. Dotson, Jr. “Charlie”, 76,
ents and owned by her brother, Kevin. of Lanham, MD passed away Sunday,
She retired on December 31, 2016. June 9th, 2019, at Bickford Assisted Liv-
Reading, gambling, and putting to- ing, Spotsylvania, VA.
To shine a spotlight
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Johnson. Arundel County, MD 819 Ritchie Hwy. 1984. Together they celebrated 35 Joseph is survived by his children,
Charlie was a physics teacher at Bow- Suite 2000, Server Park, MD 21146 years of marriage. He was a devoted Betty Ann Stone and her husband, Fran-
ie High School for 24 years and one year www.rebuildingtogetheraac.org husband, father, grandfather, and great cis, Mary Jo VanMeter and her husband,
at Great Mills High School. During his Condolences to the family made be grandfather. Sonny, Jimmy Gray and his wife, Con-
teaching years, he was also a general made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com He is survived by his three loving nie, Linda Bender and her husband,
contractor, and started Dotson Builders. Arrangements are being made by daughters, Abigail Williams (Dante), Jimmy, Debbie Radcliff and her hus-
He had many interests: gardening, danc- Brinsfield Funeral Home & Crematory, Patricia Hall (Robert) and Joyce Sims band, Robbie and Roger Gray and his
ing, and flying small planes among oth- P.A. (Joseph). wife, Roxanna; 14 grandchildren and 23
ers. He enjoyed doing charitable work A Celebration of John’s life will be great-grandchildren; his sister, Mary Jo-
for Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding held on Monday, July 1st at 11:00 AM, at sephine Farrell of Brandywine, MD; his
Together, Anne Arundel County, MD. John William Bray First Baptist Church of Waldorf, 10045 brother, Billy Gray of St Leonard, MD.
He enjoyed improving people’s lives and Bunker Hill Road, Waldorf, MD 20603. He was preceded in death by his wife
never lost his passion for teaching. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be of 61 years, Dorothy Elizabeth Cook-
Charlie touched so many lives work- made in John’s name to St Mary’s Nurs- sey Gray whom he married on Decem-
ing on projects for his relatives and cus- ing and Rehabilitation Center in Leon- ber 3, 1949; brothers, Lawrence Leroy
tomers who became like family, never ardtown, MD. Gray, James Leonard Gray, Francis El-
losing touch with fellow teachers and Condolences to the family may be mer Gray; sisters, Maude Adell Combs,
friends from his home place. Making made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Margaret Ann DeMarr, Lucy Ann Gray
new friends wherever he went; he even and Pearl Mae Crutchfield.
won the hearts of his caretakers at Bick- Online condolences may be made at:
ford in the brief time he was there. He Joseph Martin Gray www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
will be missed by many, but none as Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
much as his family. neral Home & Crematory, P.A., Char-
He is survived by his daughter Angela lotte Hall, MD.
Helwig (Alan) and son Kenneth Dotson,
along with his first wife Mary Louise. Percy Eugene Bradshaw, Sr.
He is also survived by his second wife’s
daughter, Linda Riley (Rick), and sons, John William Bray, 76, of Mechanics-
Patrick Flannery (Lori), David Moor- ville, MD, passed away in Leonardtown,
man (Regina) and Tony Moorman (Jes- MD on June 12, 2019. John was born to
sica). He has 23 grandchildren and 47 the late Edwin Bray and the late Ruth
great-grandchildren. Charlie is also sur- Havener Bray on December 15, 1942 in
vived by siblings Shirley A. Bowles Washington, DC.
(Tom) of Leonardtown, MD; Wayne J. John worked as a Machinist for the
Dotson (Barbara) of Mechanicsville, U.S. Census Bureau, retiring in 1987.
MD; Mary Helen DeLay (Terry) of Me- He was an artist who enjoyed creating
chanicsville, MD; and ten (10) nieces figures and dioramas depicting the Civil
and nephews. War and World Wars I & II; history of Joseph Martin Gray, 90, of Mechanic-
Along with his parents, Charlie was the American West; and assorted hu- sville, MD died June 20, 2019 in LaPla-
preceded in death by Linda, his second morous scenes. He won numerous First ta, MD. Born June 08, 1929 in Leonar-
wife, her sons Howard and Samuel, and Place Awards and Best of Show Awards dtown, MD, he was the son of the late
his grandsons, A. Stephen Helwig, Jr. when he entered his work in shows in Martin Goddard Gray and the late Jose-
and Christopher (KID) W. Moorman. MD, VA, NC, and PA. Some of his phine Quade Gray.
The family will receive friends on Fri- Percy Eugene Bradshaw, Sr., 83, of
work is displayed in the Pax River Na- Joseph worked for Pepco before re-
day, July 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. and a Mechanicsville, MD, passed away in
val Museum and in the military museum tiring in 1995. He loved the outdoors
Memorial Service conducted by Deacon Baltimore, MD on June 14, 2019. Percy
in Newberg, MD. He was a member of from working the tobacco fields in his
Joe Lloyd, will be heard at 11:00 a.m. at was born to the late Silas Fairfax Brad-
the Southern Maryland Scale Modelers younger days, to gardening, cookouts
Brinsfield Funeral Home, 30195 Three shaw and the late Jennie Virginia Brown
Club. John also enjoyed reading and with family, and anything involving the
Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. on May 14, 1936.
watching cowboy movies and classic water; being on his boat, fishing and
Interment will be private. Percy proudly served in the US Army
TV western shows. crabbing. He will be missed by many
Family request memorial contribu- from January 25, 1955 to June 6, 1956
John married Shirley DeFontes in but none more than his family.
tions to Rebuilding Together Anne and worked as a Mechanic in the auto-
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motive industry. He was a member of ther of nineteen grandchildren and had CO, he was the son of Richard and Bar-
the American Legion and enjoyed lis- three great-grandchildren. He is preced- bara Cook of Hollywood, MD.
tening to bluegrass music, fishing and ed in death by his parents. Wayne was a graduate of Surrattsville
working on cars. Condolences to the family may be High School and St. Mary’s College of
Percy is survived by his sons: Percy made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. MD. He taught for several years for St.
E. Bradshaw, Jr., Joseph E. Bradshaw, Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- Mary’s County Public Schools before
James R. Bradshaw, Anthony E. Brad- neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. opening Cook’s Liquors in Park Hall
shaw, Charles Bradshaw; daughters, with his brother, David.
Joyce L. Brown, Linda D. Abbott and Wayne Wayne was an accomplished basket-
step-son, Jimmy Flynt. Also surviv- ball and tennis player, and an avid sup-
ing are his brother, Thomas Bradshaw Christopher Cook porter of the St. Mary’s College Ath-
and sister, Mary Bradshaw; 22 grand- letic Program. He enjoyed attending and
children and 29 great grandchildren. In cheering on his four sons’ various ath-
addition to his parents, he is preceded letic events from youth leagues through
in death by his siblings, Robert Brad- Meredith married Wilma Guardiana college. He coached a variety of youth
shaw, Sr., Stanley Bradshaw, Franklin on May 5, 1993 in the Philippines. He sports and served on the St. Mary’s
Bradshaw, Patsy Bradshaw, Margaret was enlisted in the Army and served is Youth Lacrosse Board of Directors.
Bradshaw, Florence Bradshaw and great time until his honorable discharge. After In addition to his parents, Wayne is
granddaughter, Kayla Renee’ Kiley. his honorable discharge from the Army survived by four sons: Garrett (Lauren),
Condolences to the family may be he went to work as a floor installer. of Washington, DC; Blaine, of Rocka-
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com He is survived by his twelve children way Beach, NY; Taylor (Katrine), of
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- Cheryl Johnson (Robert) of Bushwood, Hollywood, MD; Mason, of Austin, TX;
neral Home & Crematory, P.A., Char- MD, Judith Agravante (Nerio) of Cali- four grandchildren: Carter, Hudson, Vi-
lotte Hall, MD. fornia, MD, Jane Balutvtang (Art) of the olet, Olyn; as well as his brothers: Wes-
Philippines, David Baugher (Melody) of ley, of Mechanicsville, MD; Ronald, of
Bushwood, MD, Meridith Baugher, Jr of Solomons, MD; Richard, of Ft. Lauder-
Meredith Glen Baugher Lexington Park, MD, Michael Baugh- dale; and one sister, Carolyn Matzerath,
Meredith Glen Baugher, 83 of Bush- er (Cassie) of Bushwood, MD, Frank of St. Leonard, MD. He was preceded in
wood, MD passed away on June 15, Baugher (Cyndi) of California, Rowel death by one brother, David.
2019 at MedStar Washington Hospital Toting of Bushwood, MD, Rogelio Tot- Wayne Christopher Cook of Hol- Donations can be made in the mem-
Center. He was born on May 16, 1936 to ing (Emmy) of Bushwood, MD, Harold lywood, MD, passed away on June 19, ory of Wayne to the St. Mary’s County
Gideon Baugher and Edith Virginia Fox Toting (Lindy) of Lexington Park, MD, 2019 in Washington, DC. He was 65 Special Olympics. Send to Kirk Degler,
in Rockbridge, VA. Billy Baugher of Prince Frederick, MD years old. 28625 Flora Corner Road, Mechanics-
and Don Baugher. He was the grandfa- Born on April 22, 1954, in Aurora, ville, MD 20659.
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Toby’s Dinner Theater for this free presentation, please visit 11, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. It’s stylish and vorite DJ Mean Gene; enjoy a feast fit
The Department of Aging & Human the signup table or call 301-475-4200, beachy vibe will be the highlight of any for a tropical island party and wear your
Services will host a trip to Toby’s Din- 73103. summer shindig. The vase stands at 6.5” favorite tropical garb (we’ll supply the
ner Theater on Wednesday, Aug. 7, to tall is 2.75” across. Floral foam is used lei). Most important of all- bring your
see Mamma Mia. Fall in love with this
feel good story of a mother, a daughter,
Luncheon with at the top of the arrangement to allow for best party mood! A limited number of
foliage to drape down the sides. Please tickets will be available on a first come,
and three possible dads! This delight- Tommy Alvey & Friends note that this arrangement may be top- first served basis. Stop by the reception
ful musical features the timeless hits by Join us as Tommy Alvey & Friends heavy. It is advised that participants desk during regular hours to get your
ABBA and is sure to have you dancing performs for the Garvey Senior Activity bring a tall container for transport. The ticket. Questions? Call 301-475-4200,
in the aisles. The cost of this trip is $98 Center on Thursday, July 11. They will cost is $20 and is due at sign up. Space is ext. 71658.
and covers ticket to the show, lunch buf- be playing a selection of bluegrass and limited. To sign up and pay in advance,
fet, transportation on a spacious motor old-time country. Lunch will be served
coach, driver gratuity, and snacks for at 12 p.m. and the performance will
please visit the front desk. For more in- Brain.e.ology
formation call 301-475-4200, ext. 73103. This class will be at the Garvey Se-
the return trip. The bus will depart from begin at 12:30 p.m. The lunch menu is
apple juice, pulled pork sandwich, deli nior Activity Center on Tuesdays start-
the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 8
a.m. and the Northern Senior Activity roll, coleslaw, corn and cantaloupe. Cost Midsummer Celebration- Bring ing July 16-Aug. 20, at 1:30 p.m. at the
Garvey Senior Activity Center. Losing
Center at 8:45 a.m. and will return at ap- for lunch is a donation for those ages 60 the Grandkids memory or cognitive ability is a tremen-
proximately 5:15 p.m. to Northern and and above and $6 for those under the age The Midsummer Celebration will be
of 60. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 71050, to dous fear but there is growing evidence
5:45 p.m. to Garvey. Payment is due at held at the Loffler Senior Activity Cen-
learn more or to make reservations. that cognitive ability can be maintained
sign up to secure your spot for the trip. ter on Wednesday, July 17, from 12:30 or even improved to the end of life!
Please let staff know at sign up if you to 2 p.m. This party is for you and your Brain-e-ology is designed to:
need any seating or special accommo- Skin Cancer Screening grandchildren to celebrate together. It • dispel the limiting myths of memory
dations. For more information contact Appointments are available for a free features a sundae bar from Sweet Frog, loss and aging
Rachel Mowatt by phone at 301-475- skin cancer screening at the Loffler Se- Karaoke by Scarlet Plus Entertainment, • give participants a better under-
4200, ext. 73103, or by email at Rachel. nior Activity Center on Thursday, July as well as opportunities to be creative. standing of how their brain works.
Mowatt@stmarysmd.com. 11. The free screenings will be offered Cost is $5 for adults and free for chil- • give participants the tools to incor-
until 1 p.m. If you would like to take dren age 12 and under (Maximum 5 free porate brain fitness activities into
ClearCaptions Presentation: advantage of this opportunity, call 301- children tickets per paying adult). This their daily lives
475-4200, ext. 71658. party is limited to 100 people and tickets
New Phone and iPhone App are required for every attendee. Stop by
• create open minds
There will be a presentation on the More than 90% of participants report
new, free Ensemble ClearCaptions Hurricane Shelly the Loffler Center to get your tickets be- that they feel like they have more con-
fore they are all gone. For more informa-
phone by Rupali Dewan Tetrick, Title Fresh Floral Arrangement tion call 301-475-4200, ext. 71658.
trol over future memory loss after tak-
IV Americans with Disabilities Act This is the only hurricane you will ing this program! There is no fee for this
(ADA) Specialist, at the Northern Se- want this season! Celebrate the spirit program. Class size is limited so regis-
nior Activity Center on Wednesday, July of summer by making a fresh floral ar- Luau Tickets Now Available ter early. To make reservations call 301-
10, from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. She will also rangement on top of a hurricane vase The Loffler Luau, one of our most 475-4200, ext. 71050.
memorable summer traditions, is com-
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June 21 The Travel Program June 28 The Art of Dance July 19 Buenos Aires
Night on the St. Mary’s
Music from the World Capitals: Vienna, “Les Sylphides” Ballet Caliente with
Paris, Prague, Budapest, Bucharest, the Chesapeake Orchestra. Music of
St. Petersburg, and a special musical Music of Ginastera, Guastavino,
Chopin, Arvo Part, and others.
trip showcasing dance from Southern India! Piazzolla, and Giraudo
A tribute to Ed Cole. Jose Cueto, violin soloist
Music of: Johann Strauss Jr., Offenbach, and guest artist Pedro Giraudo Quartet,
Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Enescu and more. “2018 Latin Grammy Award Winner”
join the Chesapeake Orchestra.
July 5 A Super
are supported by our vital
and generous donors.
Celebration + Fireworks
Sound track favorites: Star Wars,
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman,
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Lincoln, Sousa, and Tchaikovsky’s 1812.
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland &
Con t i n Chesapeake
}Orchestra
t h r o u g h Jeffrey Silberschlag, music director
SERIES
2019
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