2020-11-19 St. Mary's County Times
2020-11-19 St. Mary's County Times
2020-11-19 St. Mary's County Times
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CONTENTS
LOCAL 3
COMMUNITY12
FEATURE 15
EDUCATION 19
CALENDAR 25
“IF THE DATA TRENDS THE RIGHT
OBITUARIES 26
WAY, WE'RE READY TO GO.”
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS 29 SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT DR. J. SCOTT SMITH.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 30
W E E K LY FO REC AST
FUN & GAMES 31
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Governor Restricts
Restaurant, Bar Hours,
Lexington Park, MD
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deaths across Maryland, Gov. Larry Anyone visiting a long-term care
look under the “Careers” tab for further details regarding these positions and
Hogan restricted retail stores, so- facility must have a certificate of
requirements.
cial and religious organizations, and negative virus testing no more than
many other establishments to 50 per- 72 hours before arriving, the gover-
at
cult to not visit older family members
rants and bars to 50 percent of their during the coming holiday season but
state-rated capacity as the state’s that the state’s most vulnerable popu-
Real Estate │ Business & Inventory │ Personal Property/Estates cases of COVID-19 began to surge lation had to be protected.
│ Farm Equipment & Machinery │ Livestock │ Storage Units │ and this week, at a Nov. 17 press con- “You are helping keep them safe
Benefits/Fundraisers │ Certified Personal Property Appraiser ference in Annapolis, he said that and saving the lives or our most vul-
contact tracing data show that many nerable citizens,” Hogan said.
Community Auction Notice: new cases spring forth from such The state’s health department is
The Amish Community Quilt Auction scheduled for establishments. also warning that anyone seeking
EXCITING FUN ● FAST ● EFFICIENT ● Also, said Hogan, far too many of elective surgery should postpone it
Saturday, November 21st will be postponed to a later date to be
EXCITING these establishment fully enforce unless it is urgent or a life-saving
determined. This auction is conducted and managed by the Amish public health orders, such as capacity procedure.
community and we are sharing this information on their behalf. limits, social distancing and wearing “I’ve always been a straight shooter
of masks, especially during the later and I’ll give it to you straight,” Ho-
Large Online Auction hours or the day. gan said. “More people are being
Because of this, Hogan also insti- infected, more people are being hos-
Tools – Shop Equipment & Items – ATVs – tuted a limit on the hours that bars, pitalized, more people are being put
restaurants and similar establish-
Farm/Garden Equipment & Items – ments and venues, ordering them to
in intensive care and more people are
dying.”
Equipment Trailers – More close by 10p.m. statewide, also start- For the past 13 days, Maryland has
Online Bidding will begin on or about November 25th and is ing Nov. 20 at 5p.m. seen more than 1,000 new cases, he
“We’ve found that compliance with said, and there have been 2,149 new
expected to close beginning December 1st.
public health protocols drops dramat- cases in the last 24 hours prior to his
Auction Preview (and opportunity to leave bids) ically at night,” Hogan said Tuesday. Tuesday press conference.
Friday, November 27th 3 – 6 pm. “We’ve seen widespread failures to So far 4,186 Marylanders have died
Westfield Farm Arena follow public health orders.” from the disease, Hogan said, with 26
26689 Laurel Grove Road, Mechanicsville, MD Maryland remained under a state of dying on Nov. 16.
Please adhere to all posted health/safety notices. emergency, Hogan said, and the new “This virus is spiking out of con-
restrictions included the continual trol,” Hogan said. “Maryland hospi-
More information and opportunity to bid online at: wearing of masks at all indoor public tals are reaching capacity.”
www.FarrellAuctionService.com places and outdoor venues were so- Marylanders must not grow numb
cial distancing was not an option. to the ravages of the virus, Hogan
A Southern Maryland Professional Auction Company “The wearing of masks is our sin- said, no matter how well the state had
gle best mitigation strategy against reduced its growth in past months.
www.FarrellAuctionService.com the virus,” Hogan said “We are in a war right now and the
Hogan also restricted in-person virus is winning,” Hogan said.
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Face Coverings: Residents must wear Physical Distancing: Residents should continue
masks or face coverings in indoor public practicing physical distancing of six feet or more
areas and stores and on public transportation. outdoors and inside public places.
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A long-time businessman in St.
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best known for the many residential
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Waring recently passed away leav-
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was well known for his concern for
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“Tommy Waring has done so much
for this county,” said Robert Schaller,
local professor and former head of
the county’s economic development vide those with fewer means a place
department. “He worried first about to live.
CYCLAMEN AMARYLLIS PAPERWHITES KALANCHOE people having a roof over their heads. The Lord Calvert mobile home park
Great Garden Gifts “That was dignity to him.”
Tom Daugherty, son of the Mary-
on Great Mills Road is one of his most
well known projects.
land Bank and Trust founder Jack “He had a great deal of social con-
Daugherty, remembered his father’s sciousness,” Daugherty said of his fa-
business partner as working closely ther’s friend. “He tried to improve the
with him on many residential and lives of people who were underprivi-
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Celebrate Home For The Holidays The elder Daugherty brought his
acumen for financing to the part-
Despite his wealth, power and in-
f luence, Waring was content to avoid
nership, Tom Daugherty said, while attention for his efforts.
Waring had vision. “He didn’t want to be in the lime-
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Schaller said Waring was part of
a small group of visionaries who
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% LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS CSM’s Student Life Coordinator Melissa Chambers and Operations Manager. Student
Life and Athletics Andrea Sherman prepare care packages for distribution.
The College of Southern Mary-
SERVING ST. MARY'S COUNTY land (CSM) Student Life team re-
Pet
of food were given to students who
pre-registered to come to the cam-
pus, and deliveries were made to
two students who did not have
transportation. The Oct. 14 “Mobile
Hawk Feeder” student event was the
fourth food drive-thru sponsored by
OF THE WEEK CSM since the pandemic began.
“Many of our students, and their
MEET
families, are still struggling with
food insecurities,” explained Stu-
dent Life Coordinator Erika Abell.
CALAMITY JANE “Together with our Student Gov-
ernment Association and commu-
Cats never strike a pose nity partners, we continue to mobi-
that isn’t photogenic. lize to create care packages. These
-Lillian Jackson Braun students are our family and we ap-
proach our support for them holisti-
Hi there everybody! My name is Calamity Jane! My buddies here at cally. When we know our students
TCAS say I’m definitely a NICE NICE CAT! I’m here to tell you that I are struggling, we do whatever we
have PERFECT LITTER BOX HABITS, I enjoy some supervised outdoor can to help.”
time, and I’m ONLY TWO YEARS OLD. I’m such a SWEETHEART and I
The CSM Student Life team first
met in May to empty the campuses’
want you to know that I would LOVE to find my FOREVER FAMILY soon. CSM Men of Excellence Program Coordinator Tim
Hawk Feeders micro-food pantries Fenner assists with distribution during the Mobile
Is that you? PLEASE CHOOSE ME and you can BE MY MIRACLE! and at that time, packed up 140 Hawk Feeder event.
Email animalshelter@charlescountymd.gov to schedule an appointment bags of food to give away. Since the
to meet me ASAP! When you choose to adopt from TCAS, you are fort through funding from its “Help
Mobile Hawk Feeder effort began, a Hawk” emergency fund.
literally saving a life. nearly 2,800 pounds of food has Since 2017, CSM has offered food
And remember, when there is room in the heart, there is room in the been distributed to CSM students. provided through Hawk Feeders at
house. Contributing to the latest Prince each of its four campuses. Hawk
Frederick Campus event were Life- Feeders help address the short-term
To see more of my amazing friends Point Church of Waldorf’s Pastor basic food needs any student may
also available for adoption, “like” us on Michael and Angela Rogalski. Pre- be experiencing. Built by a CSM
Facebook @ Tri-County Animal Shelter vious drive-thru events were sup- faculty member Bill Luyster, the
Southern MD or view us on our website ported by Pastor John Lewis with Hawk Feeders are stocked through
at https://www.charlescountymd.gov/ the Servants of Christ Church, New individual donations by faculty,
Life Church and the Charles County staff and students as well as through
services/animal-care-control/tri-county-
Department of Social Services, who food drives, under the adage, “Give
animal-shelter.
all donated food. In addition, the what you can, take what you need.”
CSM Foundation supported the ef- Press Release from CSM.
Thursday, November 19, 2020 The County Times In Our Community 13
The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which
he/she seeks to change his/her name of a minor from THERESA REBEKAH
SMITH to THERESA REBEKAH TARTAGLIA. The petitioner is seeking a
name change because: Divorced.
Debra J. Burch,
Clerk of Court for
St. Mary’s County Maryland
Debra J. Burch,
Clerk of Court for
St. Mary’s County Maryland
Classroms Remain
at Mother Catherine, an independent learning is that younger you are the less The school’s college campus environ-
Catholic school that also depends entire- effective you are,” Wojt said. ment, with classes spread out between
Shut Down
ly on enrollment to keep its doors open, It’s those families with large numbers several buildings require students re-
with about 30 of those children starting of children, many of them younger, that quired to walk in the open air between
the school year in a virtual setting. are calling Mother Catherine the most to them.
Since then and with the advent of a look for solutions, Wojt said. This helps in combating the spread of Schools Superintendent Dr. J.
handful of COVID-19 cases, other par- It’s not just families with younger chil- the virus, Wood said. Scott Smith said since the county’s
ents have chosen to keep their children dren looking for schooling options, but “We are limiting class sizes with only positivity rate went above 5 per-
in a virtual learning environment as well, those with high school aged students as 15 students per classroom,” Wood said. cent and the case rate per 100,000
Wojt said. well. “We’re keeping windows and doors people went above 15, they had
However, despite the positive cases, “We’ve received a lot of inquiries,” said open.” to follow the state’s guidance on
they have not pread because of the strict St. Mary’s Ryken High School President For the past seven years St. Mary’s shutting down in person learning.
health protocols instituted there. Rick Wood. “Since July we’ve enrolled Ryken has been working with what the “We followed the governor’s
“I feel very confident in our plan,” 19 students from area schools.” public schools have only recently ob- decision matrix and paused in
Wojt said. “It’s been tested. Those public school students are not tained, a one-to-one ratio of internet-ca-
“It’s been tough but we’ve been resil- person learning,” Smith said.
just from Southern Maryland but also pable computers to students.
ient; we stop COVID from using [Moth- “If the case rate goes into single
from lower Prince George’s County and This pandemic has put their resources
er Catherine Academy] as a vessel for King George County in Virginia, Wood to the test. digits for cases per 100,000 and
infection.” said. “It’s definitely been about learning the positivity rate goes below 5
Not all students are back now, howev- So far, there have been no cases of new things,” Wood said. “We’ve imple- percent, we’ll have kids back in
er, with Grades 3, 6 and 8 doing virtual COVID at St. Mary’s Ryken, Wood said, mented new technology… so learning is person.
learning. despite having a hybrid schedule that has synchronous. “If the data trends the right
The rest, though, are learning in class- half of the school’s 700 students coming “I think they’ve [students and teach- way, we’re ready to go.”
rooms; Mother Catherine teaches stu- in on alternating days. ers] been doing an excellent job with the Dec. 7 could be the earliest date
dents in Kindergarten through Grade 8. “We’re still on the same hybrid plan as adjustments.” for students to return to in-per-
To be cautious, students will go all when we started on Aug. 24,” Wood said. McDonough also reports that COV- son learning, Smith said.
virtual the few days they are learning on “As of Nov. 17 we’ve not had any cases. ID-19 has yet to darken St. John's halls.
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Academic Officer
submitted for creating a reflective me- lapse of the structure “rising” from the
morial. In March 2019, the design firm ground, and a student creative piece re-
RE:site was selected to build the Com- flecting on the meaning of freedom.
memorative. In October 2020, installa- The Commemorative to Enslaved
Peoples of Southern Maryland dedica- The College of Southern Mary- mission of our nation’s community
tion on the campus began, leading to- land (CSM) will launch a national colleges are like no other when it
ward the dedication of The Commemo- tion includes reflections on its impor-
tance from the following: search for a new chief academic comes to lifting the underserved,
rative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern officer to replace CSM Vice Presi- fighting for inclusion and equity,
Maryland. Governor of Maryland Larry
Hogan (R-Md.) dent of Academic Affairs Dr. Ei- and committing to each student’s
The Commemorative will serve as an leen Abel, who will leave Nov. success. It has been an honor to
essential learning tool in the College’s U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.)
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen 30, 2020 to become Executive Di- serve beside my CSM colleagues.
diversity and inclusion efforts. The im- rector of the University System “The Regional Higher Educa-
mersive art experience honors the story (D-Md.)
U.S. Congressman Steny Hoyer of Maryland Southern Maryland tion Centers offer a unique model
of resilience, persistence and creative (USMSM). of access to bachelor completion
problem-solving that defined the lives (D-Md.)
Maryland State Senator Jack Bailey “We congratulate Dr. Abel on and graduate programs right here
of the enslaved individuals that lived in her new position, and look for- in Southern Maryland,” Abel con-
St. Mary’s City between 1750 and 1815. (R-Md.)
Maryland State Delegate/Speaker of ward to building on the existing tinued. “I look forward to build-
Designed by Shane Allbritton and partnership with USMSM that will ing stronger bridges between
Norman Lee of RE:site and featur- the House Adrienne A. Jones (D-Md.)
Maryland State Delegate Brian M. facilitate access to the baccalaure- CSM and USMSM to create op-
ing the poetry of Quenton Baker, The ate degree for more CSM gradu- portunities for CSM graduates to
Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples Crosby (D-Md.)
St. Mary’s County Commissioner ates,” said CSM President Dr. continue their academic journey
of Southern Maryland allows visitors Maureen Murphy. “Dr. Abel has toward their four-year degrees and
to engage in an individualized expe- Eric Colvin (R-Md.)
Baltimore City Council President and been an integral part of the CSM beyond.”
rience, contemplating the effects of leadership team for five years, and A CSM interim vice president
slavery. The designers used historical Mayor-elect Brandon M. Scott (D-Md.)
The Commemorative was made pos- I know I speak for each member of academic affairs will be an-
documents, archaeological research of the CSM family when I say we nounced soon, said Murphy. The
and slave folklore to recontextualize sible through funding by the follow-
ing: Governor Larry J. Hogan and the will miss her innovative, steady, national search for a permanent
how we examine this shared history. and compassionate hand in our academic officer will begin Janu-
The inclusion of erasure poetry, largely State of Maryland, Dr. Jeffrey J. Byrd
and Mrs. Elizabeth A. Byrd, Maryland day-to-day lives.” ary 2021 with the goal to name a
culled from slave advertisements, and a “A piece of my heart will always permanent replacement in June
structure inspired by the “ghost frame” Heritage Areas Authority, Maryland
State Arts Council, Southern Maryland be with the College of Southern 2021.
architecture at Historic St. Mary’s City, Maryland,” said Abel. “The pro- Press Release from CSM
aims to inform and heighten the dia- Heritage Area, and St. Mary’s College
of Maryland. fessionals who join to serve the
logue around slavery in Southern Mary-
land and the region. A unique feature is St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the
the lighting of the structure at night that National Public Honors College, is ac-
beams the erasure poetry onto the sur- credited by the Middle States Commis-
rounding landscape. sion on Higher Education through 2024-
The virtual dedication — entitled 2025. St. Mary’s College is ranked one
From Absence to Presence — will fea- of the best public liberal arts schools
ture a keynote by Jelani Cobb, billed as in the nation by U.S. News & World
one of the clearest and smartest voices Report. Approximately 1,600 students
in today’s conversations around race is- attend the college, nestled on the St.
sues. Cobb is a staff writer for The New Mary’s River in Southern Maryland.
Yorker, a historian and a professor at Press Release from SMCM.
20 Education The County Times Thursday, November 19, 2020
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Thanking
brary and St. Mary’s College of Maryland, initiative will provide opportunities for our
announces the Reading for St. Mary’s He- high school students to earn community ser-
roes initiative. Reading for St. Mary’s Heroes vice credit while acting as role models for ser-
honors the service of frontline and essential vice to our younger learners,” said Dr. J. Scott
workers of the COVID-19 pandemic, includ- Smith, Superintendent of St. Mary's County
Your Family
ing health care providers, public health profes- Public Schools.
sionals, law enforcement, emergency medical “This is an ideal opportunity for young
services, firefighters, public works, teachers, people in our community to become positive
grocery store workers and others. role models and mentors for their younger
Reading for St. Mary’s Heroes pairs children peers,” Sheriff Tim Cameron said. “I would
(prekindergarten - 8th grade) of these front- encourage our high school and college stu-
line and essential workers with high school dents to participate.”
It’s almost Thanksgiving. – if you were unable to work or college student readers for regular read- “Librarians chose the reading list carefully
And although 2020 may have for a while, it could cause a ing sessions held virtually via Zoom. Books to promote many visions of Equity,” said St.
been a difficult year for you, real problem for your family’s selected for the initiative are developmentally Mary’s County Library Director Michael
as it has been for many peo- finances. appropriate for the child’s age and will touch Blackwell. “The children who read and their
ple, you can probably still find • Preserve your financial in- on topics related to Equity. Learn more or sign reading mentors will emerge from this dark
things for which you can be dependence. When your chil- up to participate in this free program at: www. time with a sense of hope and greater self-
thankful – such as your family. dren are young, you take care smchd.org/reading-for-st-marys-heroes confidence to pursue their special dreams.”
How can you show your appre- of them. But you certainly “Families of frontline and essential work- On June 29, 2020, the St. Mary’s County
ciation for your loved ones? don’t want them to have to do ers of the COVID-19 pandemic have faced Sheriff’s Office, St. Mary’s County Public
Here are a few suggestions: the same for you – so it’s es- unique stressors during the COVID-19 pan- Schools, and the St. Mary’s County Health
• Invest in your children’s sential you maintain your fi- demic; their loved ones have been pulled away Department signed a Joint Resolution to Ad-
future. If you have young chil- nancial independence through- for extended periods of time doing high risk vance Equity locally in regards to public safe-
dren – or even grandchildren out your life. You can do this in work for our community,” said Dr. Meena ty, education and health. Learn more at www.
– one of the greatest gifts you at least a couple of ways. First, Brewster, St. Mary’s County Health Officer. smchd.org/equity.
can give them is the gift of ed- consider investing regularly in “Supporting the children in these families is Joint Press Release: St. Mary’s
ucation. You may want to con- your 401(k), IRA and other re- one way to recognize their sacrifice. This ini- County Health Department, St. Mary’s
sider contributing to a higher tirement accounts. The greater tiative also spreads awareness of the concept County Public Schools, St. Mary’s
education funding vehicle. your resources during your of Equity - the idea that every person has the County Sheriff’s Office, St. Mary’s
• Be generous. Do you have retirement years, the less you opportunity to be their best self.” County Library and St. Mary’s College
older children, just starting out may ever need to count on your “Reading for St. Mary’s Heroes advances of Maryland
in life? If so, they could well family. And second, you may
use a financial gift to help pay want to protect yourself from Thurs
day,
May
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without incurring gift taxes. strategy to help you cope with
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consider presenting your chil- leave a legacy to your family,
dren with shares of stock in you don’t have to be wealthy –
companies they like. but you do need a comprehen- Wh
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erage. If you weren’t around, it to think through a lot of ques- Sum ur Plans
would leave some gaping holes tions, such as: Have I named mer? This
– financial and otherwise – in beneficiaries for all my assets?
the lives of your family mem- How much do I want to leave
bers. That’s why it’s essential to each person? Do I need to
you maintain adequate life in- go beyond a simple will to es-
surance. Your employer might tablish an arrangement such as
offer a group plan, but it may a living trust? For help in an-
not be sufficient to meet your swering all these issues, you’ll
needs. There’s no magic for- want to workwith an attorney.
mula for determining the right By making these moves, you
amount of coverage, so you’ll can show your loved ones, in
have to consider a variety of a tangible way, how much you
factors: your age, spouse’s in- value them – and that can help
come, number of children and you keep the spirit of Thanks-
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Giving Thanks
On behalf of the Commissioners of
Leonardtown and the Commissioners
of St. Mary’s County, we would like to
take this opportunity to sincerely thank
the participants and the generous spon-
sors and contributors who helped make
the Leonardtown Virtual Veterans
Compromise
aired on www.VisitLeonardtownMD.
com, the Town of Leonardtown and St.
Mary’s County social media pages, and Larry Brabec, The family of Army Spc.
has reached almost 3,000 people to date. Raymond J. Faulstitch, Jr., Mr. Ron Bai-
The two-hour virtual event offered ley, Mr. Ed Delmoro, Ms. ALisa Casas,
a combination of live and pre-recorded Ms. Amy Carter, Ms. Heather Poston,
content that included scenes from a Vet- Ms. Gretchen Heinze Hardman, Brins-
As an American I have always cher- tionship between Democrat, Tip O’Neill erans Day Parade for the Charlotte Hall field Funeral Home, Ms. Michelle Gor-
ished my rights. I am 74 and have and Republican, Ronald Reagan. They Veterans Home, local student readings don, T-Bone & Heather, SOMD Radio,
taken quite a journey down “Freedom would argue vehemently, and at the of their winning essays, "What Veterans STAR 98.3, WKIK, 97.7, the St. Mary’s
Road.” It all started in 1946 with my end of the day they would have drinks Day Means to Me", and spotlights on & Calvert County Times, Mr. Boyd Far-
birth in Washington, D. C., the capital of together. our local War Veterans and the organi- rington, Jr., Naval Air Station, Patuxent
“The Land of the Free.” Somewhere along the way, many of zations that serve them. The Memorial River Marine Detachment 1305, Mr.
My patriotic trip started in Mrs. Al- our leaders lost the ability to compro- Wreath Laying Ceremony that aired live Timothy Rourke, Leonard Hall Jr. Naval
bertti’s third grade class. This 72-year mise and solve problems to the better- during the second hour of the program Academy, Mr. Mike Smith, Ms. Kylie
old teacher was a wonderful role model ment of all. A good example has been commemorated the 75th Anniversaries Teston, Ms. Julia Hancock, Ms. Jen-
for us. First, we all put our hands over the fight over a stimulus package. The of the victory at Iwo Jima and the end nifer Cooper, Ms. Bethany Yates, Mr.
our hearts and recited the “Pledge of Al- Republicans believe the economy is of World War II with guest speaker, Mr. Jeff Silberschlag, Captain Barbara Ives,
legiance.” Then in her beautiful soprano on its way up and will improve on its J. Ernest Bell, USMC, Vietnam Veter- Retired, Mr. Hunter Martin, Principal
voice she led us as we sang “The Star- own inertia. They also believe a large an and Local Historian; and honorable Contina Quick-McQueen, Principal
Spangled Banner.” stimulus would be used to bail out the dignitaries: Steny Hoyer, Congressman, Denise Mandis, Ms. Jackie Snyder, Mr.
As I grew older, I became aware that Democrat run states that need money. 5th District, U.S. House of Representa- Mac Bailey, Captain Clay Hamrick, Mr.
individuals have different ideas. In this They also fear a huge deficit. The Dem- tives; Boyd K. Rutherford, Lt. Governor Chris Bell, Mr. Kevin Mattingly, Leon-
great Democracy we learned to listen to ocrats note that the dreadful pandemic of Maryland; Peter Franchot, Comp- ardtown, Mechanicsville, Ridge Seventh
others and present our differing points COVID19 has wreaked havoc upon our troller of Maryland; Gary D. Knight, District and Hollywood Volunteer Fire
of view. Sometimes we incorporate society. Vice Chairman and Secretary, MD Departments and the Leonardtown and
those ideas into our own, at other times Among other things, people are losing Veterans Home Commission; James R. Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squads, Cpl.
we don’t. The real point is that we listen homes, businesses are collapsing, and Guy, President, Commissioners of St. Kristi Nelson, Cpl. William Rishel, Mr.
and interact in a respectful manner with people are having trouble putting food Mary’s County; the Commissioners of John Parlett, Cruisn Southern Maryland
the objective of solving problems. on the table. St. Mary’s County: Eric Colvin, Mi- for Vets, Mr. Bill Higgs, Mr. John Van-
As I grew older I became aware of After months of negotiating, no pack- chael L. Hewitt, John E. O’Connor, and natta, St. Mary’s Rod & Classic, SOMD
political parties. These parties had plat- age. Who suffers? We all do. A divided Todd B. Morgan; Brian Crosby, Local Jeepers, Combat Veterans of America
forms that they wanted to incorporate America that we are! State Delegation; Captain John Braba- Motorcycle Club (CVAMC), The AVA
into our lives. Our forefathers warned What is the conclusion? Leaders, zon, Commanding Officer, Naval Air Group, Elks Lodge, Navy Federal
against them in that they would result in think about why you were elected. You Station, Pax River; Daniel Burris, Leon- Credit Union, Commission for Women,
divided thought and an inability to lis- were elected to “Form a more perfect ardtown Mayor; and the Commissioners Mr. Steve Wright, Disabled American
ten to the constructive Ideas of the other Union.” We elected you to keep “Amer- of Leonardtown: Tyler Alt, Nick Colvin, Veterans (DAV), Southern Maryland
party. To repeat, the idea is to discuss ica the Beautiful!” Christy Hollander, J. Maguire Mat- Vacations for Vets (V4V), Mr. Jimmy
different points of view and let the ma- Marilyn Crosby tingly, and Mary Maday Slade, and the Hayden, Homes for Heroes, RE/MAX
jority decide which to incorporate into Lexington Park, MD participation of family members of local 100, MDVA Secretary George W. Ow-
our lives. fallen soldiers who attended as guests of ings, Ms. Sharon Murphy, Mr. Russell
An example of camaraderie is the rela- honor and laid wreaths in honor of their Keogler, Ms. Ashley Radano, Charlotte
loved ones during the ceremony. Thank Hall Veterans Home, Mr. J. Ernest Bell,
you again to everyone who participated Mr. Ertan Lee, Ms. Laschelle McKay,
Ms. Teri Dimsey, Ms. Beth Sandberg,
find us on
in or viewed the event and the kind sup-
porters below who helped make the day Ms. Michele Allen, County and Town
possible: staff, and other supporters who make
Sponsors: Commissioners of Leonar- this event possible, and a special thank
dtown, St. Mary’s County Government, you to Parade Organizer, Ms. Connie
Ron Bailey Photo Productions, Winson Pennington, for her 20 years of serving
Media, Brinsfield Funeral Home, So. the community and helping to organize
MD Radio, County Times, Naval Air the Annual Veterans Day Parade. Thank
Station Patuxent River, Marrick Homes, you all for helping to make this event
Quality Built Homes, Cheseldine Auto possible!
Group, Leonardtown Chevy, Buick and Sincerely,
GMC, St. Mary’s County Arts Council, Brandy Blackstone
the Leonardtown Business Association, Public Relations & Events Coordinator
and Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic- Commissioners of Leonardtown
es and McNellis Group Properties. Alisa Casas
Contributors and Supporters: Our Communications Director
honorable guest speakers noted above, Public Information Office
www.facebook.com/CountyTimesStMarys Mr. Bob Fowler, Mr. Bob Fowler, Jr., Mr. St. Mary’s County Government
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24 PAX River The County Times Thursday, November 19, 2020
Patuxent River
Naval Air Station N
V-22 Flights Begin at Japan’s Kisarazu Air Field
Japanese Self-Defense Forces members of the V-22 community
began V-22 f light operations at came together including Marine
Kisarazu Air Field Nov.6, marking Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Fleet
the first international partner to f ly Readiness Center Western Pacific,
the U.S. military aircraft. Bell Boeing and Rolls-Royce.
“The JGSDF [Japan Ground Self “The PMA-275 team coordinated
Defense Force] is taking a big step with our partners, both industry and
toward integrating the V-22’s unique DoD, across the globe to ensure the
capabilities into its mission,” said JGSDF had the resources to ensure
Col. Matthew Kelly, program man- long-term success for its V-22s,”
ager for the V-22 Joint Program Of- Kelly said. “I am proud of the entire
fice (PMA-275). “Beginning with team’s achievements and dedication
Japan’s selection of the V-22 in especially during this challenging
2015, it has been an honor working time– it was a true “Team Osprey”
with our international ally and part- effort!”
ner to make this program a reality.” In addition to the JGSDF, the
The f light followed a ceremony V-22 is critical to three U.S. branch-
earlier in the week, marking Japan’s es of military, the Air Force, Ma-
V-22 program activation. rine Corps and Navy. For the U.S.
The activation of the JGSDF’s Special Operations Forces, the CV-
Transportation Aviation Group 22 supports long-range infiltration,
f light operations is a major mile- exfiltration and resupply missions.
stone for both the Japanese and V-22 The Marine Corps’ MV-22B pro-
Joint Program Office and follows a vides assault support transport of
key success this summer: deliver- combat troops, supplies and equip-
ing the first aircraft to Japan, on ment during expeditionary, joint or
schedule, during a global pandemic. combined operations. The CMV-
Within the last few months, the 22B is the Navy’s carrier onboard
PMA-275 international team con- delivery replacement aircraft, cur-
tinued to work closely with the rently in f light test.
JGSDF, completing required main- PMA-275 manages the cradle to
tenance and expediting spares and grave procurement, development,
support equipment deliveries ahead fielding, sustainment and disposal
of these initial f light operations. of the tiltrotor program for the DoD
To make all of this happen, various and the JGSDF. III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy addresses attendees at
the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force’s Transportation Aviation Group (TAG) Ceremony for Japan’s
V-22 Program Activation.
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.
Terrence (Terry) tions may be made to Beagle Rescue Rosetta Miller of Hollywood, MD, Hospice House
of Southern Maryland. Tina Reeder of Hollywood, MD, and in Callaway,
Munsinger Catherine Healy of Lexington Park, Maryland after
Deborah Jean Forrest MD. She was preceded in death by a courageous
Te r r e n c e her brothers Richard Reeder, and fight against
(Terry) Mun- Debor a h Rodney Reeder. cancer. Dave
singer passed Jean Forrest, She was a lifelong St. Mary’s was granted
away peaceful- “ D e b b i e ”, 67 County, MD resident and homemak- his angel wings
ly at his home of Ridge, MD er. Debbie enjoyed crabbing, playing on November
on November passed away rummy, spending time with her chil- 10, 2020.
11, 2020. Terry on November dren, grandchildren and great grand- Born in Dundalk, MD. on May
was born in 10, 2020 in child. She enjoyed a cold beverage 6,1960. Dave graduated from Pata-
San Bernardi- L e ona rdt ow n , under her favorite shade tree with psco High School. He continued his
no, California MD. Born on her many friends and family. education and served in the United
January 23, 1952. He was preced- March 31, 1953 Contributions may be made to the States Navy. He recently retired after
ed in death by his parents Douglas in Leonardtown, MD she was the Ridge Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box working for many years as Station
Owen Munsinger and Glory Patricia daughter of the late Margaret (Buck- 456 Ridge, MD 20680. Head at Patuxent Naval Air Station.
Diely. He is survived by his wife of ler) Reeder and George Reeder. Deb- David was a devoted son, hus-
28 years, Laura Munsinger and sons bie was the loving wife of the late Christine Phillips band, father, grandfather, brother
Joe Munsinger and Bryna of Port- Patrick John Forrest, Sr. whom she and friend. Those he met remember
land, Oregon, Greg Railey of Day- married on October 24, 1970 in Hol- Christine Dave’s infectious smile, kindness
ton, Ohio, Lawrence Railey and Jen- lywood, MD and who proceeded her Phillips passed and sense of humor. Dave enjoyed
nifer and grandchildren Jacob and in death on November 17, 2015. Deb- away peace- fishing and had accomplished wood
Juliet of Apollo Beach, Florida. bie is survived by her children Pat- fully on 5, working skills.
He worked for the Federal Govern- rick John (PJ) Forrest, Jr. (Trina) of November Dave is survived by his father,
ment for 30 years, the last 12 years at St. Inigoes, MD, Christopher Forrest 2020. A Navy Walter A. Skalniak Jr., wife Mo-
Patuxent River, Maryland as a Pro- of Ridge, MD, Jesse Forrest (Amy) wife for 33 nique Skalniak, son David B Skal-
gram Manager. He was so proud and of Ridge, MD, Angela Forrest of years, “Chris” niak Jr., grandson Robert B. Skal-
honored to work for the Government. Ridge, MD, 8 grandchildren and 1 is survived niak, sisters, Terese Lefebvre and
He especially enjoyed working on great grandchild. Siblings Loretta by Charles Susan Grieb and brother, Walter J.
his 1968 Barracuda and spending Adams of Hollywood, MD, George “Butch” Phillips, her husband of 53 Skalniak Sr.
time with his beagles; he was nick- Reeder of Conway, SC, Kirk Reeder, years, their sons Aaron and Heath, He was preceded in death by his
named the "beagle whisperer". There Diane Matthews of Fordyce, AK, Ju- 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grand- mother Lucille Skalniak.
will be a private cremation. Dona- dith James of Mechanicsville, MD, children, as well as her younger sis- Dave passed at 60 years old. His
ters; Jayceene, Bernadine, Claudine,
Brinsfield
life would seem too short to many,
and Nanneene. but those who were touched by him
Chris and Butch married at ages 19 understand the quality of existence
& 21 and set off on an adventurous far exceeds the quantity of time,
life, relocating every few years as Dave loved deeply and will be surely
their Navy career demanded. Loved missed.
by all who knew her, she was often David’s wish was to be cremated.
called “that Crazy Cat Lady” as she A small service will be announced
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It is with great sadness that we an-
nounce the passing of David Bruce Ricky Ray Adkins
Skalniak Ricky Ray Adkins, 61, of Lex-
Dave was a resident of Califor- ington Park, MD passed away on
Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
nia, Maryland and passed away at November 13, 2020 at MedStar St.
22955 Hollywood Road
Mary’s Hos- career as a Federal Contractor for Degree Knight. He was a past mem- great grandchildren and three great
pital with his approximately 10 years supporting ber of St. Bernadette’s Church in great grandchildren.
family at his Naval Air Systems Command Patux- Springfield, Virginia for 42 years. Stanley loved his family, church
side. ent River, MD. Beth enjoyed the In addition to his loving wife, Re- and country. His devotion to his
He was born holidays, going to the casinos, rid- gina, he is also survived by his son, family was displayed each and
on December ing horses, playing pitch, dates with James Kevin Wilt of Avenue, MD, every day. He began serving his
11, 1958 in her girlfriends and spending time his sister, June Stankovich of Flor- church (Mount Zion United Meth-
Leonardtow n, with her children, grandchildren and ida; his grandchildren: Sean Wilt, odist Church) as a young boy, arriv-
MD to the late great grandchildren. She was known Allyson Wilt Estes, Michael Wilt, ing early before the service to stock
Shirley El- for her homemade spaghetti and Emily Wilt and great granddaughter; and start the wood stove, so church
len Teasley Adkins and Doffis Ray sweet iced tea. Penelope Wilt; and extended family would be warm when others arrived,
Adkins. Elizabeth is survived by her chil- and friends. In addition to his par- cutting the grass for many years,
Ricky was a delicious cook and dren Tandy Marie Burch (Paul) of ents, he is also preceded in death by serving on numerous committees
made many Sunday dinners for his Leonardtown MD, Michael Shane his son, John Riley Wilt, his daugh- and many members of his church re-
family. His homemade cornbread Wilkerson of Ridge MD, step-chil- ter-in-law, Meta Wilt, and his sib- ferred to him as the walking history
was a specialty. He learned to cook dren Lisa Lynn Moyer (Darvin) of lings: Jack W. Wilt, Betty L. Hart, book of Mt. Zion.
by spending time with his mother in Manheim PA, David Scott Wilker- Joe R. Wilt, and Bobbie L. Neeley. Stanley was drafted into the Navy
the kitchen. He also enjoyed fishing, son (Tammy) of Leonardtown MD, All services will be held at a later in 1943 and participated in the great-
playing horseshoes, and cheering on 10 grandchildren and 7 great grand- date at Arlington National Cemetery. est amphibious operation in his-
the Washington Redskins. He was children. Siblings, Freddie Burris Memorial contributions may be tory (D-Day), landing on Normandy
very neat, and liked to make sure of Clements, MD and Danny Burris made to St. Vincent DePaul, c/o St. Beach and proceeded to assist in lib-
everything was also clean and tidy. of Leonardtown, MD. She was pre- Aloysius Catholic Church, P.O. Box erating Nazi occupied Europe.
He enjoyed spending time with his ceded in death by her parents, her 310, Leonardtown, MD 20653. After the war, he returned to
friends and family. husband, and her siblings, Tommy Condolences to the family may be Washington, D.C., working for Gulf
He is survived by his siblings: Burris and Caroline Russell. made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Oil, and in 1948, he returned to St.
Danny R. Adkins, Sr. (Debbie) of Memorial contributions may be Arrangements by the Brinsfield Mary’s County and began a long ca-
Lexington Park, MD, Larry W. Ad- made to the American Heart Associ- Funeral Home, P.A. reer with the Burch Oil Company.
kins, Sr. (Mary Jane) of Lexington ation, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA Stanley made many friends through-
Park, MD, Ronnie C. Adkins of Lex- 02241-7005. Leonard Stanley Buckler out the county, but especially in the
ington Park, MD, Joyce A. Dunn Condolences to the family may be southern portion of the county.
of Lexington Park, MD, Randy A. made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. L e o n a r d
Stanley’s final career was with
Adkins of Lexington Park, MD, and Arrangements by the Brinsfield Stanley Buck-
Brinsfield Funeral Home. He en-
Janie D. Stauffer (Eddie) of Leon- Funeral Home, P.A. ler of Char-joyed twenty plus years working with
ardtown, MD; his nieces and neph- lotte Hall,
Brinsfield and felt as though they
ews: Danny Ray Adkins, Jr., David James Leon Wilt Md. passed on
were a second family. The Brinsfield
Wayne Adkins, Brian Aaron Adkins, November 8, family assisted, cared, comforted
Amy Jo Darnall, Larry W. “PeeBoo” James Leon 2020. and gave Stanley such great respect.
Adkins, Jr., Mickey Lee Adkins, Wilt, 86, of Av- Stanley was Stanley served on many boards in
Nicholas R. Davis, Robert William enue, MD (for- the youngest
St. Mary’s County and loved it when
Unkle III, Madison Dunn, Timothy merly of Me- son of George
board members, church members,
John Unkle, Jr., and Candace Lynn c h a n i c s v i l l e , Lafayette and Mamie Dyson Bucklerold friends, nieces, nephews and
Unkle; and many extended family MD) passed of Laurel Grove, Maryland. He had cousins would drop by for a visit.
and friends. He is preceded in death away on No- a brother, George L. Buckler and
by his parents. vember 6, 2020 sister Elizabeth Buckler Burch. He Mary Lue Russell
All services will be private. at his home is preceded in death by his parents,
Condolences to the family may be with his loving brother and sister. Mary Lue
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. family at his side. Stanley is also preceded in death Russell, 76 of
Arrangements by the Brinsfield He was born on June 22, 1934 in by his wife Norma N. Buckler, they Great Mills,
Funeral Home, P.A. Rainelle, WV to the late Leon Wil- celebrated over seventy years of MD passed
liam Wilt and Betty F. Phillips. marriage before her passing on Sep- away on No-
Elizabeth Tandy Wilkerson In September 1954 Jim enlisted in tember 19, 2020. They have three vember 11,
the U.S. Marine Corp and proudly devoted daughters and son-in-laws, 2020 at Med-
Elizabeth served his country until his Honor- Susie (Joel), Vicki (John) and Patsy Star South-
Tandy Wilk- able Discharge in September 1957. (Bob), five granddaughters, eleven ern Maryland
erson “Beth”, On September 14, 1957, he married
69, of Leon- his beautiful bride, Regina McCall
ardtown, MD Wilt at St. Ann’s Church in Lans-
passed away ford, PA. Together they celebrated
on Novem- over 63 wonderful years of marriage.
ber 8, 2020 at Jim is a graduate of American Uni-
MedStar St. versity in Washington, D.C. with a
Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown MD. degree in Administration of Crimi-
Beth was born on March 28, 1951 nal Justice and The FBI Academy Lynda J. Striegel
in Leonardtown MD she was the in Quantico Virginia. He was em-
daughter to the late Louis Fredrick ployed for 17 dedicated years as the REVOCABLE LIVING TRUSTS • BUSINESS LAW
Burris and Mary Jean McNey Bur- Captain of the Fairfax County Police WILLS • PROBATE ADMINISTRATION
ris. On March 3, 1973, she married Department until his retirement. In POWERS OF ATTORNEY • LIVING WILLS
her beloved husband David Vincent 1974, he founded Diversified Detec- SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS
Wilkerson. Together they celebrated tion Services, Inc. (DDS, Inc) which
Lyn speaks to many groups regarding Estate Planning & would
over 43 wonderful years of mar- he owned and operated until his re-
riage. She retired from the Motor tirement. He was an investigator and be happy to speak to yours. Lyn also offers complimentary
Vehicle Administration (MVA) after polygraph examiner. Estate Planning Classes the Third Wednesday of Each Month
30 years of employment serving as He was a member of St. Aloysius at 11AM at 8906 Bay Avenue • North Beach, MD 20714.
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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.
Hospital. Wesley Lindy Nichols Wesley is survived by his beloved ty in 1974. She married John Alvin
Mary Lue Russell was born on wife, Marian L. Nichols of Charlotte Samuel on December 28, 1977 in
March 9, 1944 in Whiting, Missouri Wesley Lin- Hall, MD; his children, Kathy M. Leonardtown, MD and have spent
to the late Amos Davenport and dy Nichols, 89, Haag (Kenneth) of Titusville, FL, 42 wonderful years with each other.
Nona Pearl (Brown) Davenport. of Charlotte Diane Nelson of Ripley, MD, Pa- Together they raised four wonderful
Mary Lue Russell grew up in Mis- Hall, MD de- tricia Harrington (Lance) of Indian children. Carol was employed with
souri as one of twelve children un- parted this life Head, MD, Carol Bailey (Teddy) of the St. Mary’s County Public School
til moving to Maryland in 1999. She on Sunday, No- Charlotte Hall, MD, Tammy Payne System as a Para Professional un-
married Clarence Russell on May vember 8, 2020 of LaPlata, MD, Shelia Shadle (Kev- til she retired in 2015. She enjoyed
27, 1999. They were married for 14 at the Hospice in) of Waldorf, MD, Wesley L. Nich- cruising around town in dads many
years until his passing in 2013. She House of St. ols, Jr. (Debbie) of VA, and Ronald antique cars. She loved his 1923 T
enjoyed watching live television Mary’s, Calla- D. Nichols of Charlotte Hall, MD; Bucket Roadster. She loved cruising
shows, the weather channel and the way, MD. thirteen (13) grandchildren; nineteen around on ships with her family. She
Washington Nationals Baseball team He was born on December 18, (19) great-grandchildren and nine went on at least 2 a year for many
when they were in season. Granny 1930 in Copper Hill, VA to the late, (9) great-great grandchildren. He is years. She loved to read books and
Mary enjoyed canning all vegeta- Ira Richard Nichols and Ollie Mae also survived by his siblings, Lena different scandalous magazines. She
bles, making tomato soup, pickles (Wimmer) Nichols. Hoback, Betty Martin, Sue Smith was a big fan of Elvis Presley’s mu-
and her famous BBQ sauce. She also Wesley, affectionately called Sam- and Fred Nichols and many nieces, sic and movies. She was passionate
raised chickens so they would have son, met the love of his life, Marian nephews and extended family. He about mentoring young adults. Carol
fresh eggs and poultry. She enjoyed L. Owens and knew he had to make was preceded in death by his par- was especially happy doing arts and
visiting with her Amish friends. She her his forever. They married on July ents, Ira and Ollie Mae Nichols, and craft projects with her grandchildren
loved being with her grandchildren 16, 1949 and celebrated over seven- siblings, Tommy Nichols, Marshall and great grandchildren. She abso-
and playing with them when they ty-one (71) years of marital bliss. Nichols, Carl Nichols, John Nichols, lutely loved celebrating Christmas
would visit. Family meant every- Their love was inspiring and grew Raymond Nichols, Ina Morgan and from decorating the house from top
thing to her. Her dog Yuma will al- with each passing year. Their endur- Pearlie Sowers. to bottom and everywhere in be-
ways be her special baby. ing union welcomed eight (8) chil- In lieu of f lowers the family would tween to wrapping all the presents
She is survived by her daugh- dren, Kathy, Diane, Patricia, Carol, request donations be made in Wes- she loved buying. This was her fa-
ter, Christi Brewer of Great Mills, Tammy, Shelia, Wesley and Ronald. ley’s name to Hospice House of St. vorite time of year. For Carol the
MD, and her Step-Children Charles A hard-working man, Samson sup- Mary’s, Post Office Box 625, Leon- most important thing to her was
“Rocky” Russell (Becky) of Lexing- ported his family as a heavy equip- ardtown, MD 20650. family and spending time with them.
ton Park, MD; Rick Russell of Glen- ment operator at Driggs Construc- Condolences to the family can be She is survived by her husband
dale, AZ and Sheila Miller (Guy) of tion Company until his retirement made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com John Alvin Samuel; her children
Baltimore, MD; her grandchildren in 2001, this was after over sixty All arrangements have been made April Frederick (Ryan) of Holly-
Michael Russell, Mark Russell, (60) years of dedicated service. He at Brinsfield Funeral Home & Cre- wood, MD; Jay Johnson (Sandee)
Tabbetha Koslofsky (Mike), San- never felt like he was going to work, matory, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD of Leonardtown, MD; Bobby Sam-
dra Scott (Eric), Ricky Woodburn, more that he was allowed to “play” 20622. uel (Erica) of California, MD and
Kenny Woodburn, Michael George with the grown-up version of Tonka Timmy Samuel of Leonardtown,
(Christina) and Nicole George trucks. Carol Linda Samuel Md., her brother Howard Rutherford
(Andy); and great grandchildren, Samson was a kind and generous (Ginny) of Baltimore, MD and sister,
Kaitlyn Russell, Shellby Fitzgerald, man. The type of man to give you the Carol Linda Roberta Merrill (Buddy) of Flori-
Evan Koslofsky, Hailie Koslofsky, shirt off his back, but also willing Samuel, 67 of da; her Grandchildren are Bj, Mikey,
Hayden Scott, Jase Scott, Camdyn to show you the way to take care of L eona rdt ow n , Austin, Kylie, John Charles, Jackie,
Woodburn, Emma Woodburn, Eric yourself. He lived a simple life with MD passed Jenny, Becky, Christina, Brandon,
Risbon, Lucy George, Fitzgerald his beloved wife and treasured mo- away on No- Cobi, Mia and Ethan; and her great
George, Reid Tennyson and Savan- ments surrounded by his children, vember 8, 2020 grandchildren Ricky, Mandy, Justin,
nah Tennyson. She was preceded in grandchildren, great-grandchildren at home with Haley, Katie, Kera, Mari, Lola and
death by her parents, her husband, and he was enamored with his nine her family by Molly and Ryan.
her son Jamie Lynn Cade and great (9) great-great grandchildren. her side. Condolences to the family may be
grandson Hunter Scott. Whether you know him as Wesley, Carol was made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Condolences to the family may be Samson, Dad, Brother, Grandfather, born on December 25, 1952 in Balti- Arrangements by the Brinsfield
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Great-grandfather, or friend, you more to Robert Rutherford and Ellen Funeral Home, P.A.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield knew a wonderful and caring man. May Gardiner.
Funeral Home, P.A. He will leave behind a legacy of Carol grew up in Baltimore, MD
strength, love and happiness. until she moved to St. Mary’s Coun-
Clemie
CheseldineMarguerite Billy
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Gone are the smiles and faces we loved so dear and silent are the voices we loved to hear. We
think of you in silence and often speak your names, now all we have are memories and your
pictures in a frame. Even tough we cannot see you, you are always at our side and your love
for our families will forever be our guide.
Your Loving Family
Thursday, November 19, 2020 The County Times Contributing Writers 29
St. Mary’s Department of Aging &
Human Services
Programs and Activities
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 71658
Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 71050
19 YEARS AND COUNTING… Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 73101
Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information
Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R.
It’s anniversary week, 19 years and
counting. Yesterday we celebrated at Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Eric Colvin; Todd B. Morgan; John E.
Rucci’s Italian Restaurant in White O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services
Plains. And what better way to cel-
own quarantine experience!) If you
ebrate than with the man you love, lasa- National Family want to be a part of this, contact
gna, Chianti, and flaming cannoli?
We have definitely made it through Caregiver Month Sheila.Graziano@stmarysmd.com
the wedding vows with flying colors, for instructions and details.
Virtual Symposium
except for the parting part, thankfully:
Make sure to check out our Tasty Christmas
“Will you love her/him? Comfort her/
him, honor and keep her/him, in sick- 2020 National Family Caregiver's
Month Symposium - https://www.
Cottage
ness and in health, and forsaking all For over a decade, this workshop
others keep thee only unto her/him as s t m a r y s m d . c o m /a g i n g / v i r t u a l - has been a beloved Loff ler event.
long as you both shall live? To have and senior-center/caregiver-resources/! Even though things must be done
to hold from this day forward, for better, The symposium will run through differently this year, we are not
for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sick- the month of November and doing without the Tasty Christmas
ness and health, to love and to cherish, will feature speakers, weekly Cottage tradition! We will simply
until we are parted by death. This is my informational videos, resources, do it live stream via Zoom on
solemn vow." An unqualified yes to all. just in case, we also know when to go prizes, and more! Contact Daphne Wednesday, December 16, and
Traditions and vows are nice to have in off to our own corners at home and be Bennear at Daphne.Bennear@ Thursday, December 17, at 11
a changing, sometimes scary world. But by ourselves. stmarysmd.com or 301-475-4200, a.m. Two days will be needed for
when you know you are with the person By nature, I am a happy loner who ext. 1069, for more information! this project- the first day we will
you are meant to be with, then every- is happiest with a book and tuned out Coffee with the construct the cottage and let it dry
thing seems manageable. Sharing your to everything around me. I used to like overnight. The next day we will
life, children, grandchildren, worries, to keep all my thoughts in my head, Sheriff decorate it with sweets. This cute
moods, and most importantly, listening, though working in retail did help with Are you interested in learning little item is made with Pop Tarts
compromising, laughing, and loving is learning communication skills. When about the St. Mary’s County put together with royal icing, so
a gift and a privilege I am so grateful Robert and I were first together, he used Sheriff’s Office? Do you want to it makes up (and holds up) nice
for. to get a bit upset when I was sitting qui- know more about issues that affect and easy. (Doesn’t crumble like
When Robert asked me to marry him etly with my own thoughts and gradu- you? This is an opportunity to hear graham cracker houses.) If you
20 years ago, I told him, even before I ally encouraged me to share what I was from Sheriff Timothy Cameron would like to attend this 2-day
said yes, that my health was probably thinking. In order for him to stop asking directly! Join use for Coffee with the workshop, register by contacting
only going to get worse. No one wants what I was thinking, I began actively Sheriff on Wednesday, December Sheila.Graziano@stmarysmd.com.
to be a burden on their partner. A true, emptying out my thoughts to him. Big 2, at 1 p.m. on Zoom! A moderated Successful registrants will be sent
loving partner takes that on with eyes mistake, now I can’t seem to quit talk- question and answer session will be an ingredient list. Registrations
wide open. That is just what Robert did, ing, much to his chagrin. held following Sheriff Cameron’s will be limited to eight students.
nothing dissuaded him, he was in this This column is an extension of that presentation.
marriage for the long haul, as am I. I do I suppose. It’s so strange going from Registration is required. For Looking for
wonder at times if Robert really knew such a quiet child, teenager, and young more information, or to register,
contact Sarah Miller, Community
Volunteer Discussion
what he was getting in to. woman where no one really knew what
Robert has learned to “understand” I thought to being completely open with Programs & Outreach Manager, at Leaders
and enjoy the artist mentality and the my husband and as result, with you my 301-475-4200, ext. 1073, or email If you are comfortable leading
events that come with that. He becomes readers. I can go back to being quiet I Sarah.Miller@stmarysmd.com. A and conducting virtual meetings
the eye in my hurricane of thoughts and suppose. My mother actually took me to link will be sent to you prior to the or classes using Zoom or similar
ideas and can help me calm and direct a psychologist as a teenager so that he start of the event. platforms, I am looking for some
could get me to talk. I seemed to have volunteer leadership for discussion
the storm into one or two directions. I
have learned to enjoy and love the great shut down at a certain point. He became Loffler Book Club groups and classes such as Pain
so eager to do so that he actually shook This group will meet next on Management Support Group,
group of people and life of the local soft-
me by my shoulders in frustration. I Friday, December 4, at 10 a.m. in Current Events, Craft Classes
ball world. The inclusion in each other’s
guess I was afraid to let one thing out the Facebook Chat Room. Read and other topics of interest.
hobbies and loves has been a wonderful
which would lead to a dam busting of “The Seven Days of Us” now Please contact Sheila.Graziano@
part of our marriage. Robert is an amaz-
emotions and hurts. Gradually, as I got (Some copies are being held stmarysmd.com to discuss serving
ing supporter of my art and encourages
older, I realized that holding so much in at the Lexington Park library- the community in this fun and
me when I think I am the world’s worst
is very toxic and unhealthy. I tell people schedule your curbside pickup by rewarding capacity.
artist or if I can’t find an inner spark to
all the time that it is good to talk and e-mailing Catherine DiCristofaro
get going. He is my spark.
That spark also can light into some fi- get those toxins out of the body. There cdicristofaro@stmalib.org ) Videos from Aging &
Summary: What happens when
ery disagreements, as in most relation- aren’t many stories in this world that
a scattered family finally must Human Services
ships. It sure would be a boring world if haven’t been told or experienced before. The Department of Aging
I know I feel better when words and come together for the first time in
we both felt the same about everything. & Human Services is proud to
thoughts flow out and take those tox- years and ends up forced to spend
Wait, it would probably be a very serene announce our brand new Virtual
ins with them – it allows all the good a week together in quarantine over
world if he would just agree with ev- Senior Activity Center and YouTube
thoughts, and love from a good man to the holidays? For the next seven
erything I said. And that’s exactly what page! Go to https://www.stmarysmd.
flow in and heal my spirit. Onward to days, the Birches are locked down,
he says too sometimes. But what is life com/aging/virtual-senior-center/ or
year 20. cut off from the rest of humanity--
without spark and fire. He has the great www.youtube.com, keyword SMC
To each new day’s adventure, Shelby and even decent Wi-Fi at Weyfield
ability to listen to my point of view, and Aging & Human Services, to see
please send your comments or ideas Hall, their family’s aging country
I try to do the same for him. There are what we have for you! There are
to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or estate. (Amazingly enough, this
many times when we have to stop and more videos coming soon!
find me on Facebook book was written 2 years before our
say, “Lets just agree to disagree.” And,
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