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Thursday, October 11, 2018
Reports of Rape on the Rise at
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The latest report issued by St. Mary’s
College of Maryland’s public safety
office shows there were nine reported
rapes committed on campus in 2017,
as opposed to the eight committed in
2016.
Of the nine rape reports, seven of the
incidents already occurred in residen-
tial facilities, the college’s 2018 Annual
Security and Fire Safety Report show.
The report shows that reports of cam-
pus rapes have been on the rise since
2015, when five were reported; of those
five one was deemed unfounded while
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three that were founded occurred at
residential facilities.
According to the county sheriff’s of-
fice, there were only two reported rapes
for detectives to investigate in 2017 out
of 120 reported sexual offenses in St.
Mary’s County, which does not include
the college campus.
Under the federal Title IX statute,
victims of rape or sexual assault on
college campuses who report being
raped can choose to withhold their re-
port from local law enforcement for
investigation.
Capt. Chris Coons, chief of the col-
lege’s public safety department, said a
redacted report is sent on to the sher-
iff’s office “but not for investigative
purposes.”
The rape allegations are often inves-
tigated by the college’s Title IX office
which in the past three years has re-
ported only one rape allegation to have
no basis in fact.
Still, Coons said, reports of rape may
not actually mean that a crime was
committed.
“The statistics in the report are based
on the number of reports we’ve re-
ceived,” Coons said.
Whether the allegations in all nine
cases are valid, Coons said, federal
laws and increased education on col-
lege campuses nationwide about rape
and sexual assault reporting seem to
have encouraged more students and
staff to step forward.
Victims and third parties alike can
report a rape or sexual assault.
“We don’t think we’re seeing more
crimes,” said Coons. “We think we’re
seeing increased reporting.”
Coons said that meant that the num-
ber of actual crimes like rape on cam-
pus could be higher, some still going
unreported.
“It goes very underreported,” Coons
said. “We’re trying to focus on our edu-
cation [on sex crimes] we think that’s
the best method we have… to stop this.”
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There have been no arrests made in
the nine reported rape cases, he said.
Michael Dunn, Title IX coordinator
for the college, said none of the nine
rape allegations had been deemed un-
founded; for that to occur they would
have to be investigated by local law
enforcement.
Dunn said the report “reflects every
report [of rape] that meets that defini-
tion [of rape.]”
“Every allegation receives some sort
of investigation, whether that’s talking
to the person and finding out what they
want or taking the matter to local law
enforcement.”
“There needs to be an assessment for
campus safety,” Dunn said. “Even if the
person coming forward doesn’t want us
to do anything, the nature of the case
may demand that we do.”
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 4 Local News
No More Extra Credit for Registering
to Vote at St. Mary’s College
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s
economics professor’s offer of extra
credit to her students if they registered
to vote in District 29 B has been with-
drawn after the leader of the college’s
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student Republican club filed a com-
plaint with campus leadership.
The assignment came from Amanda
Deerfield, according to on-line college
documents.
Grayson McNew said he made the
complaint to the academic dean, which
went to the provost’s office, on behalf of
several students who were uncomfort-
able with the assignment.
McNew said complaints came from
members of his club who were in the
class and from students not involved
with the college Republicans.
“It was tottering on the line… of an
ethical violation, we believe,” McNew
told The County Times. “It’s not [a col-
lege professor’s] duty to meddle in local
affairs.”
College officials said the extra credit
assignment was withdrawn the day after
McNew made his complaint.
According to the on-line documents
from the college detailing the assign-
ment, if students chose not to register
they must write papers detailing why
they chose not to register to get the extra
credit.
McNew said he believed it was a di-
rect effort to meddle in the election in
District 29 B, though the professor,
“made no specific claims” on the desired
outcome for the assignment.
“It’s skewing students to register to
vote down here,” said McNew. “They’re
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going to take the path of least resistance
to get the extra credit.”
On one of the slides in the Power
Point, the professor details the 2014
election for District 29 B.
“In 2014 Del. John Bohanan lost a
Maryland House of Delegate race by 72
votes to Deb Rey,” the assignment reads.
“This is the district the college is in.
“If you were at [St. Mary’s College
of Maryland] in 2014, you could have
voted in this election.”
Officials with the Office of the Attor-
ney General said they had reviewed the
assignment documents but declined to
comment further on the matter.
According to the state Board of Elec-
tions: “As a student, you may register
at your school address only if you con-
sider this address to be your “official”
or “permanent” home. That is, if you do
not consider your parent’s home to be
your home and do not intend to return
there after school, your school address
may be your residence.”
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Senate Candidate Clears Up Couple Breaks Ground For In-Door Gun Range
Education “Endorsement”
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Thomas Brewer, Democrat
state senate candidate for District
29, has admitted that listing that
he had the endorsement from the
Maryland State Education Asso-
ciation on some of his early cam-
paign literature was a mistake.
He never had it, according to
MSEA documents.
Brewer, who will face GOP
candidate Jack Bailey for the
senate seat in the Nov. 6 General
Election, has said his listing the
MSEA as having endorsed him
was a mistake.
“I misunderstood a letter from
MSEA and I am writing an ex-
planation to the papers,” Brewer
stated in a Facebook post to Da-
vid Willenborg, a local Republi-
can Central Committee member
who challenged him regarding
statements on his campaign lit-
erature. “When I found out, I was
able to change it for the Calvert
Fair’s paper, but I will be setting
the record straight.”
Brewer said he misunderstood
the letter.
“The title of the letter was
‘Teacher Recommended,’”
Brewer told The County Times.
“As I read the letter it was am-
biguous; I mistook that as an
endorsement.
“I regret not reading it more
closely.”
Willenborg told The County
Times that Brewer had the op-
portunity to talk about the mis-
taken endorsement at the Oct. 2
candidates forum hosted at the
Lexington Park Library by the
St. Mary’s County League of
Women Voters, but did not do so
publicly.
Brewer said the time con-
straints put on him at the fo-
rum were not sufficient to talk
about his error regarding the
endorsement.
“I didn’t think it would be
adequate time to discuss this,”
Brewer said.
Brewer has also listed the
AFL-CIO among the groups en-
dorsing him. “I have that letter,”
Brewer said of the AFL-CIO’s
regional endorsement.
The Sierra Club has also en-
dorsed Brewer in his District
29 senate bid, as is listed on his
campaign literature.
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
For the past three
years both Steve and
Cindi Thomas have had
a dream; to give the
gun owners in South-
ern Maryland a place to
shoot.
They finally broke
ground on that dream
Tuesday on their prop-
erty, Flat Broke Farm, not
far off from Elms Beach,
with plans to build an in- Friends of Flat Broke Shooters break ground on what will be the county’s first
door gun range. indoor gun range.
They were surrounded St. Mary’s County, finding a place to shoot legally
by friends from the local community desirous of a has been growing steadily more difficult.
place to shoot safely and by local and state politi- The only range available, Sanners Lake Sports-
cians who have supported their cause. men’s Club, on Great Mills Road has had long
The Thomas’s are using their own capital to waiting list for membership and offers outdoor
build the facility, with no government assistance. rifle and pistol ranges.
Cindi Thomas promised it would be unlike any But the future of that range is uncertain, as con-
other range they had ever seen. tinued residential growth could threaten its staying
“It’s going to be a combination of Cracker Barrel open.
and in-door gun range,” she said. This means that shooters must try to find suit-
The husband and wife team, both internation- able land, usually in rural areas, where landowners
ally known champion competitive shooters, plan to are willing to grant permission for them to shoot.
build the in-door facility in the shape of a country The Thomas’s have spent three years gathering
barn with full amenities on the interior. the finances, plans and the permitting to get the
“This facility will be state of the art,” Cindi said. project started.
Their plan includes an 11,000 square-foot facil- “I’ve heard if you want to test a marriage build
ity with 10 shooting lanes of 25 yards’ distance; the a house together,” Steve said. “Just try and build a
facility will also include a training room, lounge, gun range.”
retail space and a kitchen.
Despite the significant level of gun ownership in guyleonard@countytimes.net

SOMD Cop: Jealous Left FOP Endorsement

After Sparring Over Police Comments
Ben Jealous
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The state Fraternal Order of Police
gave its full endorsement to Gov. Larry
Hogan in late August and a brief but
contentious conversation between Ho-
gan’s challenger, Democrat Ben Jealous
and a St. Mary’s County deputy and lo-
cal FOP representative might have con-
tributed to it.
Sgt. William “Bill” Raddatz, a veteran
deputy of the agency who has served in
both patrol and detective bureaus, said
he had about a two-minute exchange
with Jealous that ended with Jealous’
quick departure from the meeting of the
entire assembled FOP.
Raddatz said he was the first, and last,
member of the FOP to question Jealous.
“I called him out on things he said
about police,” Raddatz said, adding that
Jealous told him of his experiences with
Baltimore City police in the past where
he grew up.
“I said ‘We’re not Baltimore,’” said
Raddatz, adding that he told Jealous that
St. Mary’s County sheriff’s officers en-
joy a good relationship with citizens.
“He [Jealous] insinuated people prob-
ably really didn’t feel that way” be-
cause citizens were afraid of local law
enforcement, Raddatz told The County
Times. “The conversation was directed
at St. Mary’s County, so I don’t see how
it could have been about anything else.
“He cut his Q and A short and left a
little angrily.”
Raddatz said his short conversation
with Jealous occurred before the entire
FOP during their 2018 meeting.
Raddatz, who was not aware of any-
time that Jealous had visited either St.
Mary’s or Calvert counties, said the
Democratic candidate should not have
conflated his experiences with Balti-
more Police to law enforcement here.
Raddatz denied that local law en-
forcement were feared by the citizenry.
“We’re not Baltimore,” Raddatz, who
is the St. Mary’s County FOP 7 repre-
sentative on the state board of directors,
said. “We do things better.”
An investigation released by the U.S.
Department of Justice in 2016 showed
that Baltimore City Police routinely vio-
lated the Constitutional rights of people
they arrested, overwhelmingly impact-
ing the city’s African-American popula-
tion in low-income areas.
The violations included unlawful
stops and excessive force, even a lack of
investigating reports of sexual assault,
the DOJ report stated.
Jealous’ campaign has been criti-
cized for his support of comments that
have been deemed by some as anti-law
enforcement.
Ben Jealous’ Twitter account liked a
vulgar comment made regarding police
corruption and the Freddie Gray affair,
in which a black man died in Baltimore
police custody of a broken neck in 2015.
The officers charged in that case were
acquitted but riots tore through the city.
The candidate later denied that he had
liked the tweet from February, which his
account responded to in August.
After Jealous left the FOP meeting,
Raddatz said, they unanimously voted
to endorse Hogan.
The FOP endorsed Hogan’s opponent,
then Democrat Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown
in 2014.
“We endorsed a candidate unani-
mously,” Raddatz said. “And that’s nev-
er happened before.”
Ben Jealous’ campaign did not re-
spond to requests for comment to this
article.
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General Election Deadlines Looming

Important deadlines for the upcoming 2018 Guber-
natorial General Election are approaching. The dead-
line to register to vote, change party affiliation, update
an address, and request an alternate polling place for
this election is 9:00 pm on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.
To vote in the upcoming general election, Maryland
residents who are eligible to vote but are not yet reg-
istered – including 17-year-olds who will be 18 years
old on or before the November 6th General Election
– must register by 9:00 pm on Tuesday, October 16,
2018. This is also the last day for registered voters to
update their address with their local board of elections
or change their party affiliation.
Residents with a Maryland driver’s license or MVA-
issued ID may register to vote, change their address, or
change their party affiliation online at voterservices.
elections.maryland.gov/OnlineVoterRegistration
Voters and members of the military, their spouses
and dependents who are overseas and who do not have
a Maryland driver’s license or MVA-issued ID, may
also register or change their address or party affiliation
online using different identifying information.
Paper voter registration applications must be hand-
delivered or mailed to the voter’s local board of elec-
tions. A hand-delivered application must be received
by the local board of elections by 9:00 pm on October
16, 2018, and a mailed application must be postmarked
by October 16, 2018.
Voter registration applications are available through-
out Maryland at the following locations:
• Local boards of elections
• Motor Vehicle Administration offices
• State Department of Health offices
• Local Department of Social Services offices
• Offices on Aging
• Division of Rehabilitation Services
• The MTA Paratransit Certification Office
• Recruitment offices of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Public institutions of higher education
• Marriage license bureaus
• Post offices
• Public libraries
• State Board of Elections
You may also call 1-800-222-8683 to request an ap-
plication by mail or download and print a voter reg-
istration application at elections.maryland.gov/voter_
registration/application.html
Most of Maryland’s polling places are accessible to
voters with disabilities. An elderly voter or a voter with
a disability who is assigned to an inaccessible polling
place may ask to be reassigned to an accessible polling
place. This request must be submitted in writing by
9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. The request
form is available online at elections.maryland.gov/pdf/
Request_for_Accessible_Polling_Place.pdf
Voters can also call 1-800-222-8683 to request a
form by mail. On receipt of a timely request, the vot-
er’s local board of elections will review the request and
determine whether there is an accessible polling place
with the same ballot as the voter’s home precinct and
notify the voter of the status of his or her request.
To verify voter registration status or to find out if an
assigned polling place is accessible, voters may visit
voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/VoterSearch
The 2018 Gubernatorial General Election is Tues-
day, November 6, 2018. Starting Thursday, October
25th through and including Thursday, November 1st,
voters may vote in person between 10am and 8pm at
the designated early voting center(s) in their county of
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 8 Cops & Courts
Lexington Park Shootings Arrest Made in
Under Investigation Leonardtown Shooting
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Of-
fice Criminal Investigations Division
is investigating two separate shootings
in the Lexington Park area, which oc-
curred on Saturday and Sunday, Oct.
7-6.
Two victims were traveling on North
Shangri-La Drive near Three Notch
Road in a vehicle when the occupants
in another vehicle fired several shots at
them on Oct. 6, at around 11:20 p.m.
The same two victims were driving in
a different vehicle when the occupants
in another vehicle shot at them on Oct.
7, at around 2:07 a.m. at the intersection
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of Pleasant Drive and Esquire Drive in
Lexington Park.
The Criminal Investigations Division
is actively investigating the shootings.
Anyone with further information
about this case is asked to contact De-
tective Cpl. Austin Schultz at 301-475-
4200, ext. *1953 or email Austin.Schul-
tz@stmarysmd.com.
For official news and information, fol-
low the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Of-
fice on Twitter at @firstsheriff.
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office PIO
Thursday, October 11, 2018
On October 4, deputies from the
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
responded to the 22200 block of Ar-
cher Street in Leonardtown, for the
reported assault. Two victims advised
deputies a blue van with a white male
operator drove past the area while they
were outside, and discharged a fire-
arm. The victims advised the operator
of the vehicle extended his arm outside
the vehicle while holding a firearm,
and discharged the weapon. While
deputies were on scene conducting the
investigation, the suspect vehicle was
observed driving past the scene. Dep-
uties immediately pursued the vehicle
and conducted an investigative stop
on the vehicle. The vehicle was oper-
ated by Jesse James Taylor, age 37, of
Bushwood.
Taylor
Upon contacting Taylor, deputies
detected the odor of an alcoholic bev- tion on this incident is asked to con-
erage emitting from Taylor’s breath. tact Deputy Tyler Westphal at (301)
Taylor was arrested and charged with 475-4200 extension *8017, or by email
the following: at Tyler.Westphal@stmarysmd.com.
• Assault First Degree Citizens may remain anonymous and
• Reckless Endangerment contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-
• Driving Vehicle While Under the 3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus
Influence of Alcohol their message to “CRIMES” (274637).
• Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Through the Crime Solvers Program
Alcohol tipsters are eligible for an award of
Taylor remains incarcerated at the up to $1,000 for information about a
St. Mary’s County Detention and Re- crime in St. Mary’s County that leads
habilitation Center awaiting an ap- to an arrest or indictment.
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LEGALS
Legal Notice
IN THE MATTER OF ELIZABETH KATHRYN KLOCK
FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ELIZABETH KATHRYN TENNYSON
In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland
Case No.: C-18-FM-18-000573
Notice (Adult) (DOM REL 61)
The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which
he/she seeks to change his/her name from Elizabeth Kathryn Klock to Elizabeth
Kathryn Tennyson. The petitioner is seeking a name change because:
It is my personal preference. I want to take my husband’s name.
Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 15th
day of November, 2018. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and
served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to
file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by
default or the granting of the relief sought.
Tracy L. Cantrell,
Acting Clerk of Court for
St. Mary’s County Maryland
October 11, 2018
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2018 Blessing of the Fleet

The Blessing of the Fleet was a time for families, too.

Visitors got to come aboard the Maryland Dove anchored at St. Clements Island.

Fishing boats wait in the waters of Coltons Point to recieve their annual blessing.
Local charter boat captains ferried visitors to St. Clements Island all day.

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Thursday, October 11, 2018
First Friday Features Fall Fest Fun Unique Boutique Introduces New Artists
Photo Credit: Leonardtown Arts Center
A big thank you to all who joined us
on October 5th for a great evening of
scarecrow making, pumpkin painting,
photo taking, hay rides, Opening Re-
ceptions at the local galleries, one-night
only specials around town, and more! Be
sure to share your photos from the selfie
station or any other spot to our Facebook
page (“Leonardtown First Fridays”), we
would love to see them. Thank you also
to the many businesses who created a
scarecrow for the contest and generous-
ly donated prizes for the raffle.
Be sure to come back on November
2nd from 5-8 PM for “Leonardtown says
THANKS”, details to be announced on
Facebook and posted fliers in the near
future. The Music Series will continue
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with the audience participation Drum
Circle with the SoMar Drummers from
7-8 PM (please note new winter time)
at St. Mary’s County Arts Council. A
special thank you to our Platinum Lev-
el Sponsors (Marrick Homes, Quality
Built Homes, and the Winegardner Mo-
tor Company) for their generous support
which makes these events possible as
well as to the Town of Leonardtown and
our dedicated volunteer team. We look
forward to seeing everyone back again
in November, make Leonardtown your
“Special Place to Be” every First Friday
of the month.
Submitted by the
Leonardtown Business Association
In Our Community 11
November 10th and 11th will
mark the 45th anniversary of
a southern Maryland art tradi-
tion, the Unique Boutique Fine
Art and Craft Show. The event
promises to continue its heritage
of bringing together the works
of the region’s most talented ar-
tisans, a hallmark that has made
the show a popular and endur-
ing destination. In partnership
with Calvert Hospice, the show Works by Eric Jackson f St. Mary’s County
seeks raise funds and awareness
for the vital work they do for the jects we use in our daily lives: lamps,
community. serving trays, whisky and wine racks.
This year Unique Boutique would like candle holders, and jewelry.  She works
to introduce two featured artists who with domestic and exotic wood, and also
are new to the show.  Eric Jackson is a repurposed driftwood, which she col-
St. Mary’s County resident whose me- lects near her home by the bay in Calvert
dium is fabric batik.  Using wax resist County.  Sometimes the wood suggests
and dye, Eric creates colorful depictions itself to become sculptures and wall art. 
of native fish and birds. Many layers of Originally from Germany, Anja worked
wax and dye are applied to the canvas, for many years as an archaeologist but
creating a unique visual style which is now works full time as a woodworker. 
both highly detailed and contemporary.  See more of her work at www.Zana-
He describes his artwork as “the world’s WoodArtZ.com
fanciest tie dye - just take out the rubber The 45th Annual Unique Boutique
bands and use hot melted wax!”  In ad- Fine Art and Craft Show 2018 in n part-
dition to working as an artist, Eric is a nership with Calvert Hospice will be
full time teacher with St. Mary’s County held Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 11,
public schools.  Eric’s website is www. 10 a.m.-4 p/m. at Calvert High School in
bayfibersstudio.com Prince Frederick.
Anja Zander is a woodworker whose
craft takes the form of many of the ob- Press Release
 12 In Our Community The County Times Thursday, October 11, 2018

Share the Road During Harvest Season CBL Receives Gift for DolphinWatch
Farm Bureau Launches Safety Campaign
Russell Bros Clements roundabout
The Maryland Department of Trans-
portation State Highway Administra-
tion, the Department of Agriculture and
the Farm Bureau are working together to
educate drivers to expect farm equipment
on rural routes, and to approach these
vehicles with caution. Harvesting farm
equipment is very large, and likely will
share travel lanes while working along
farmland adjacent to Maryland roads.
The harvest season extends between Sep-
tember and the beginning of November.
St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau
worked with the Office of the Sheriff
to select three strategic locations in the
county to position electronic message
boards. Electronic signs will urge mo-
torists to be aware of farm equipment on
roadways during harvest season. The
message boards will be located on Rt.
234 near Sunnyside Road in Clements, at
Routes 5 and 235 in Ridge, and Rt. 236
near Locke’s Crossing Road.
Farm Bureau President Jamie Raley
said, “Increasing traffic makes our state
and local highways more congested each
year. Heavy traffic, combined with dis-
tracted drivers, makes it increasingly
difficult to safely move farm equipment
on roadways. County farmers applaud
MDOT SHA’s efforts to encourage mo-
torists to “share the road” with farm
equipment by promoting driver safety
awareness through the use of electronic
message boards on highways during har-
vest time.”
Press Release from
St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau
The JES Avanti Foundation has made
a donation to the University of Maryland
Center for Environmental Science Ches-
apeake Biological Laboratory (CBL)
to support field and laboratory work
for the Chesapeake DolphinWatch pro-
gram.  “We are pleased to support Dol-
phinWatch,” said Foundation president
James Sanders. “The primary factors of
our mission are wilderness conservation
and preservation.” The Foundation also
provides humanitarian assistance and
supports education programs on wildlife
conservation, ecology and natural re-
source management.
 CBL Associate Research Professor,
Dr. Helen Bailey recently hosted Foun-
dation representatives at the CBL cam-
pus.  “We are honored by the generosity
of the JES Avanti Foundation,” said Dr.
Bailey. “The Chesapeake DolphinWatch
program is stronger because of donations
as well as citizen science by more than
3,000 participants.” Bailey went on the
say the new Chesapeake DolphinWatch
mobile app (available on Google Play and
iTunes) is popular with those reporting
dolphin sightings in the region.
 Dr. Bailey and her team started the
Chesapeake DolphinWatch Project be-
cause they’d received anecdotal sightings
of dolphins in the Bay and had talked to
other scientists. “We started testing our
hydrophones off the pier on Solomons
Members of the JES Avanti Foundation
visited CBL recently to learn more about
deployment of instruments in marine
mammal research. 
Island making sure our listening devic-
es for dolphins were working properly
before we deployed them further out at
sea.” The team thought there might be
rare occurrences of dolphins coming into
the rivers, but as they checked on the de-
vices they found the  dolphins were fre-
quent visitors.  “We wanted to learn more
about where the dolphins were coming
from, where they were going, when and
why,” continued Bailey.
But the Chesapeake Bay is a big and
complicated place, with many rivers and
tributaries. The Chesapeake Dolphin-
Watch program invites citizen scientists
to report their sightings to the CBL re-
searchers. This year more than 3,500
participants reported over 1,000 sight-
ings.   https://www.chesapeakedolphin-
watch.org/
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Jarboe Honored for Leadership
Jarboe
Leadership Southern Maryland
(LSM) announces that its Heritage
Award for Leadership will be present-
ed to Tom Jarboe on Oct. 28, 2018, at
LSM’s 10th Anniversary & Class of
2019 Welcome Celebration to be held at
Middleton Hall in Waldorf.
Leadership Southern Maryland cre-
ated the Annual Heritage Award Re-
ception in 2012 in celebration of the
milestone of welcoming a fifth class,
the Class of 2013, to the program.  To
further commemorate LSM activities,
a distinctive honor was created to rec-
ognize and pay tribute to achievements
within the region in the areas of leader-
ship, service, and mentoring.   The LSM
Heritage Award is the organization’s
highest honor. Award criteria were es-
tablished for each of the three divisions
of the award, which will be presented in
a three-year rotation process. This year,
the Heritage Award Reception will be
integrated into the 10th Anniversary
Celebration.  Christian, and Luke.
This year’s award is given to Jarboe
in recognition of his track record of col-
laborative and inclusive leadership that
makes a difference in his field and com-
munity.  Jarboe is a first-term member of
the Commissioners of St. Mary’s Coun-
ty and represents District One (Ridge,
Piney Point, and St. George’s Island). A
lifetime St. Mary’s County resident, Jar-
boe earned a BA in behavioral science
and an MS in international commerce
from the University of Maryland. He is a
graduate of Leadership Maryland and a
founding member of Leadership South-
ern Maryland.
Jarboe is a veteran of the United
States Coast Guard. Upon leaving the
service, he worked for Sierra Manage-
ment Technologies as a flight operations
coordinator for the V-22 Integrated Test
Team before going to Eagan McAllister
Associates to work as a deputy program
manager. He then left to start his own
defense contracting company, Technol-
ogy Security Associates, Inc. where he
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led as chief operating officer until Sep-
tember 2014.
Jarboe currently serves as president
of Kieyos, LLC, an international trade Sponsored by
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expertise in international traffic in arms
(U.S. State Department) and export
administration and regulations (Com-
merce Department) licensing, customs
brokering, freight forwarding, and in-
ternational business trade development.
Jarboe is a certified professional in
ITAR export compliance (ECoP-ITAR).
at Mary’s Hope
An active leader in the commu-
nity, Jarboe has served as president of on Church Cove St. Inigoes
the board of directors for Leadership
Southern Maryland, chairman of the
board of the St. Mary’s County Cham- Sunday, October 28, 2018
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Mary’s County Local Emergency Plan-
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the State of Maryland, BRAC Business
Initiative in Howard County, Baltimore
Council for Foreign Affairs, the Armed
Forces Communications and Electron-
ics Association, the Patuxent Partner-
ship, the World Trade Center Institute,
and the Washington International Trade
Association.
In 2013, Jarboe was named the St.
Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce
Business Person of the Year. He cur-
rently lives in St. Mary’s City with his
wife, Shannon, and has three sons: Nick,
Jarboe follows last year’s awardee,
John McAllister, who was recognized
for his mentoring contributions to the
region,
Leadership Southern Maryland is an
independent, educational leadership
development organization designed to
broaden the knowledge base of mid- to
senior-level public and private sector ex-
ecutives about the critical issues, chal-
lenges, and opportunities facing the re-
gion. Leadership Southern Maryland is
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit by the Internal Rev-
enue Service (EIN#26-2989381).   Con-
tributions are deductible as charitable
contributions to the extent permitted by
law.
For more information, please contact
Denise Foster, Executive Director Lead-
ership Southern Maryland, 301-862-
SOMD, via email denise@leadership-
somd.org or visit www.leadershipsomd.
org.
Press Release from LSM.
 14 Feature
At Forest Hall Farm 101 Years
of Struggle and Success
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
For just over a century the Wood
family has held Forrest Hall Farm in
Mechanicsville as both their home and
their vocation; they’ve been honored
by the likes of Gov. Larry Hogan and
Comptroller Peter Franchot for their
accomplishments.
But for Joe and Mary Wood it hasn’t
been easy and there were times when it
looked like their farm wouldn’t last an-
other few years let alone to 101.
Joe’s grandfather, Harry, bought the
land in 1917 and held it until his death in
1969. Joe grew up on a farm just across
Point Lookout Road from Forrest Hall.
Married just four years at the time,
the couple decided to start buying out
the separate interests in the farm from
family members.
“Joe and I spent 20 years buying out
all the interests one at a time,” Mary
said.
While trying to make the land produc-
tive again, they both held down jobs to
keep money flowing in; Joe worked as a
manager for a grocery store in Lexing-
ton Park while Mary worked at the local
health department.
“We just kept saving our money,” she
said.
By 1990 the farm was whole again
and they continued to sow the tradition-
al cash crop of Maryland, tobacco.
Once a crop to which farmers could
entirely devote their land, a wave of
change in the form of the tobacco buy-
out would put the farm once again on
tenuous ground by about 2000.
“That was a scary thing,” Mary said.
“It basically put us out of business.
“And we still had 20 years on our
mortgage.”
Unwilling to accept what others were
saying at the time, that agriculure in
Southern Maryland was as good as
dead, the Woods scrambled to find ways
to keep their less thanl 100-acre farm
alive.
“We started growing hay, corn and a
few other things,” said Joe. “But it just
wouldn’t work for us if we wanted to
keep the family together.
“So we put together the corn maze
and the revenue started coming in.”
Joe said he got the idea after reading
an article in a farming magazine.
“I read an article in Progressive Farm-
er that said they had a corn maze out
west they used for church functions and
it made them money,” said Joe.
In the first few years they learned to
make their own patterns and cut them
out on their own; they were able to per-
fect it in time to find out there were com-
panies who could do it for them.
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Mary said: “We didn’t know there locally produced goods, there’s scarcely what’s going on.”
were businesses like that, but by the a day when the family isn’t busy keeping Mary could not see a future where she
time we learned our kids had perfected the farm at full operation. and her husband weren’t at least tangen-
it.” It’s a challenge but the middle genera- tially involved in the farm.
It was a new day for agriculture in St. tion of the family will likely carry on the “As we step back the children have
Mary’s, Mary said, and it helped save business. stepped up, but I don’t think we’ll ever
their farm. “We all grew up this way, call it a way truly retire,” she said. “There’s just nev-
“Agritourism changed everything,” of life,” David said. “You get used to it er enough time.
she said. and you like what you’re doing. “You can never get everything done
By turning their farm into a tourist “There’s the satisfaction of being your the way you want it to.”
attraction and opening up to the pub- own boss, setting your own hours and Mary said she was optimistic about
lic, they not only survived but began to seeing what you’ve produced. I think the future.
thrive as they never had before. we’ll step in to keep it going.” “Our farm is more financially stable
David Wood, one of their three chil- Married for 53 years, Joe and Mary now than it was in the tobacco days,”
dren, grew up working on the farm and say they have no intentions of retiring she said. “It’s hard but it’s become a
he remembered the 15-month cycle of anytime soon. good thing.
growing and harvesting tobacco. “I’m not even thinking of retiring,” “People ask us if there’s anything bet-
He also remembered the family hav- said Joe, with a constant eye towards ter than what we’re doing and I tell them
ing to be so conservative with spend- improving and innovating his farm’s the only thing better is talking about it.”
ing because they depended on one, big operations.
payday. “I like to get some fresh ideas, see guyleonard@countytimes.net
“In the late 80s and in the 90s tobacco
prices started to stagnate,” David said.
“More and more the younger genera-
tions weren’t taking to it.
“You had to diversify.”
Focusing on growing all kinds of
fruits and vegetables, and now even rais-
ing livestock for local meats, the family
has smaller paydays but many more of
them to get them through.
It’s a much more stable way to make a
living, David said.
“Our income is up compared to to-
bacco, there’s no question,” said David.
“And the cost of labor is reduced.”
Three generations now work on the
farm, Mary said, giving their grandchil-
dren an appreciation for the country life
and building strong family bonds.
“They’ve learned how to work and
they’ve learned about customer ser-
vice,” said Mary.
Despite all of the attractions of col-
lege and professions outside of farming,
their three children came back to live on
the family farm.
They each have a lot with a home
built on it; Joe and Mary’s house stands
where the old manor house once stood
dating back to the 1770s.
The Maryland Historical Trust said
it was old enough but not significant
enough to save, Mary said, so they had
to demolish it.
The new house is patterned in part af-
ter the old; it even faces to the woods
instead of onto the main road just as its
predecessor did.
“They’ve been working on the farm
since they could stand,” Mary said of her
three children. “We were lucky enough
that they came back to raise their fami-
lies here.”
With a wide range of farm products
coming from a year-round growing op-
eration, a corn maze open for families
and field trips and a country store full of Joe and Mary Wood have kept Forrest Hall Farm alive to celebrate more than 100 years of operation.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Skilled Trade Students to CSM Hughesville Campus
These skilled trade students are starting classes at the College of Southern Maryland’s Center for Trades and Energy Training
to pursue certifications in welding, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and core carpentry skills.
Sixty-six new students were welcomed to the Col-
lege of Southern Maryland (CSM) Regional Hughes-
ville Campus, Center for Trades and Energy Training
(CTET) this month with a “Tip of the Hat’ reception in
the center’s CORE construction lab. The tradesmen and
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preparation,” CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy
told the crowd before handing out ball caps and cake
to the attendees. “The world as we know it, would not
exist without your expertise.”
Murphy shared a report from the National Center for
Construction Education and Research that described
the nation’s critical need to revitalize the construc-
tion industry. “The backbone of our society rests on
the craft professionals who build our hospitals and
schools, wire electricity within our homes and bring us
indoor plumbing,” she quoted.
“There has never been a better time to be in the
trades,” echoed CSM Vice President of Continuing Ed-
ucation and Workforce Development Dr. Dan Mosser.
“The nationwide shortage of skilled craft profession-
als- carpenters, electricians, plumbers, welders, HVAC
technicians and all the trades – exceed 1.5 million posi-
tions. Today, skilled trades professionals – craft work-
ers and jouneymen alike – earn on average $9,835 more
annually than the four-year degree graduate.”
The 30,000-square-foot CTET, the first building on
the Regional Hughesville Campus, provides residents
direct access to specialized training in career fields
that have substantial growth potential including weld-
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carpentry skills.
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 20 Education The County Times Thursday, October 11, 2018

Continued from page 15

“We are your community college and we see this 60th milestone as being one for
everyone in Southern Maryland to share in celebration,” said Murphy. “The most Training Exercise to be Held at
Margaret Brent Middle School
powerful things happening at community colleges are that entire families are being
changed forever and the opportunities just open up.”
Such is the case for first-year skilled trade student Roy Naraine, 65, of Waldorf.
After finishing his master’s degree in human resources and management from Web- The St. Mary’s County Volunteer During the training exercise, motor-
ster University last spring thanks to the GI Bill, the retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Rescue Squads, in partnership with ists are advised all lanes of Maryland
with 30 years of active duty said he decided to follow in his sons’ footsteps by at- the St. Mary’s County Department of Route 5, Point Lookout Road will be
tending classes at CSM this semester. Emergency Services, volunteer fire de- shifted in the area of Margaret Brent
Naraine’s son Shawn completed the CSM pre-engineering program through the partments, St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office, Middle School to accommodate traffic.
Southern Maryland Engineering Partnership (SMD-E) with the Naval Air Warfare Maryland State Police and St. Mary’s The public should expect an abun-
Center (NAWC-AD) and the University of Maryland at College Park. Shawn fin- County Public Schools, will participate dance of law enforcement, Fire, EMS
ished a four-year engineering degree in Southern Maryland by completing his first in a scenario-based training exercise personnel and related public safety
two years of college at CSM and then transferring to the University of Maryland A. at Margaret Brent Middle School. The equipment in and around Margaret
James Clark School of Engineering located at the Southern Maryland Higher Edu- event will occur on Saturday, October Brent Middle School. Also drone(s) will
cation Center to complete his final two years of studies. He is now employed with 13, from 8 a.m. until approximately be utilized during the exercise.
U.S. Naval Air Systems Command. noon.
Naraine’s son Jonathan, a Marine veteran, also attended CSM and received his St. Mary’s County PIO
associate’s degree in criminal justice before transferring to the University of Mary-

Administrative
land to earn his bachelor’s in the same field.
“This is a lot of fun, and this class keeps me young,” laughed Naraine. “I go to
school with my neighbor’s kids!”

Appointment Announced
The new students welcomed this semester to CTET’s programs Include the fol-
lowing from St. Mary’s: County: Ryan Chan, Norman Clark, George Delozier, Alec
Dobbins, Denise Donavon, Cornell Ford, Tanner Gilbert, Marcus Holt, Michael
Lyons, Michael Mattingly, Kelly McGowan, Alexander Meath, Jeremy Murray,
Khendall Nasman, Tyrone Nolan, Kevin Pickeral, Edward Pontzer, William Scales, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. a Master’s degree from Southern Illinois
Johnny Sipes, Eliot Willenborg and William Wood Scott Smith, announces the administra- University and a Bachelor’s degree from
 The 74-acre Regional Hughesville Campus provides offerings and programs to tive appointment made by the Board of Austin Peay State University. She cur-
serve the entire region in a cost-effective and convenient way. The master plan for Education at its meeting of October 10, rently serves as a School Social Worker
the regional campus, as designed and presented by Grimm and Parker Architects, is 2018. with the Spotsylvania County Schools
designed to create a sense of community and includes five phases of growth. Learn The Board appointed Ms. Robin in Spotsylvania, VA.
more about CSM’s Regional Hughesville Campus online at https://www.csmd.edu/ Schrader as Mental Health Services Co- This appointment will become effec-
about/locations/regional-campus/ ordinator, 12 month, in the Department tive Monday, October 29, 2018.
of Student Services. Ms. Schrader holds
Press Release from CSM
Thursday, October 11, 2018 The County Times Entertainment 21

New Lobby Contrasts Spooky Show

Sergeant Carlino played by Kenneth Faison takes advantage of Susy’s (Stephanie Taubert’s)
blindness, disconnecting a call to the police. (Photo by Magpie Media)

By Jeni Coster loloff), and Harry Roat (James LePore),

Graphic Designer & Staff Writer
The renovated lobby at Three Notch Theatre. Submitted photo.
The Three Notch Theatre’s main lobby
got a makeover just in time for the open-
ing night of “Wait Until Dark” presented
by The Newtowne Players. A fresh coat
of paint, frosted windows, a custom-built
bar, new furniture and wall art, and some
deep cleaning, created a bright and el-
egant space for attendees to mingle be-
fore and after the show. Volunteers spent
countless hours on the redesign with an
Art Deco vibe as their inspiration.
Try not to let the new lobby deceive
you though, as the show is dark, frighten-
Welcome to the Pack! Together, you ing, and keeps you on the edge of your
seat.
and your dog will learn how to be a
three con men searching for a missing
doll that her husband brought home after
a business trip.
Sgt. Carlino and Mike Talman re-
ceive a mysterious phone call one night
that leads them both to Susy’s apartment
while she and her husband are out. The
two scuffle through the apartment trying
to figure out who brought them together
again. That’s when Harry Roat’s omi-
nous roll comes into play. LePore does
an incredible job of portraying the sinis-
ter character as the leader of their plan to
trick Susy and get the mysterious doll.
The show is chilling and dark, liter-
ally, as there are scenes when the stage
goes pitch black, creating an eerie sense

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Sergeant Carlino (Kenneth Faison) and Mike Talman (Michael Sokoloff) realize that Susy has
been leading them astray and Carlino is prepared to make her pay. (Photo by Magpie Media)
Susy Hendricks (Stephanie Taubert) is of danger. Susy uses her keen senses and
a housewife living in a New York City begins to piece together the peculiar ac-
apartment with her photographer hus- tions of the three men, proving “she can
band, Sam (Thomas Esposito). After a manage herself just fine, thank you.”
recent accident, Susy is now blind, trying Just in time for Halloween, this sus-
to prove her independence to her husband penseful performance is a must see if you
and young neighbor, Gloria (Eva Reyn- are seeking an entertaining spook.
olds, Madysen Maulden). Taubert’s per- “Wait Until Dark” runs through Oct.
formance is outstanding, as she navigates 21 at Three Notch Theatre. Shows on
the stage, trying to continue her normal Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays are at
life and household responsibilities with 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees are at 3:30 p.m.
her blindness. For tickets, visit www.newtowneplayers.
Over a series of a couple days, Susy be- org or call 301-737-5447.
comes a victim to Sergeant Carlino (Ken-
neth Faison), Mike Talman (Michael So- jenicoster@countytimes.net
 22 Sports The County Times Thursday, October 11, 2018

Lear Scores Larry Hills Memorial Hollidge and Ross Robinson would 3. Amanda Whaley
complete the top-five. Heats for the 4. Dale Hollidge
21 entries went to Whaley, Covert and 5. Ben Bowie
Robinson.  6. Darren Alvey
Matt Hill became the 6th differ- 7. Zac Weller
ent winner of the season with his 1st 8. Chuck Bowie
feature win of 2018 in the companion 9. Derek Magee
20-lap RUSH Crate Late Model main. 10. Devin Brannon
Amanda Whaley burst into the race 11. Darin Henderson
lead and would pace the field until Matt 12. Ronnie Martin Jr.
Hill blew in and took the top spot on 13. Austin Bussler
the 5th lap. From that point on it would 14. Shawn Wetzel
be a race for second as Hill would eas- 15. Tyler Hoy
Kyle Lear took top honors in last off to the crowd pleasing win. “It’s an ily take his 4th career Potomac Crate 16. Megan Mann
Saturday night’s 35-lap “Larry Hills honor to win this race for Larry Hills.” win aboard his Longhorn no.84. «It›s 17. Harry Shipe III
Memorial” Late Model special at Po- Lear stated in victory lane. “He and his always nice to come here and win.» A 18. Donny Tepper
tomac Speedway. The win for Lear, family are a big part of racing down jubilant Matt Hill stated post race. “I 19.Timmy Booth
worth $3000, was his 2nd win of the here and I hope we put on a good show rolled the top going into one on Aman-
season and the 3rd of his career behind tonight.” Superior track conditions aid- da to get the lead and this thing stuck Street Stock feature finish
the wheel of his familiar Rocket XR-1 ed in Lear’s winning drive. “This track and after that this car was just came to 1. Jeremy Pilkerton
no.151.  was awesome tonight.” Said Lear. “You life.” Jamie Sutphin, Amanda Whaley, 2. Sam Archer
Kyle Lear and Amanda Whaley could race top, bottom or middle and Dale Hollidge and Ben Bowie trailed 3. Kyle Nelson
brought the field to green with Whaley thanks to everyone who helps with this at the finish. Heats for the 19 cars en- 4.Ed Pope Jr.
gaining the race lead as the field roared car, I couldn’t do it without them.” With tered went to Whaley and Bowie. With 5. Mike Raleigh
off turn two. Whaley›s lead would be his second place finish Jason Covert his 8th place finish Chuck Bowie was 6. Bobby Miexsall
short lived as Lear wrestled the top nailed down his second straight and crowned the 2018 division champion. 7. Paul Jones
spot on the second circuit and set sail. fourth career Potomac championship. “It’s been a stressful week leading up 8. Craig Tankersley
As Lear lead, 5th starting Jason Covert “These people behind me deserve all to this and I’m glad it’s finally over.” 9. John Ballou
arrived in second on the 21st lap and the credit.” Covert stated. “Everybody Quipped Bowie. “I just want to thank 10. Troy Kassiris
would chase Lear for the remaining on this team busts their guts out for my car owner Shawn Corbin, all the 11. Buddy Dunagan DNS-Craig Par-
laps but would not get close enough to me and I’m happy to get them another sponsors, and especially my wife Rosie rill, Marty Hanbury
mount a serious challenge as Lear drove championship.” Austin Hubbard, Dale who’s been there with me every step of
the way.”  Hobby Stock feature finish
In support class action, Jeremy Pilk- 1. Buddy Dunagan
erton drove to his 7th win of the sea- 2. Stevie Gingery
son in the 16-lap Street Stock feature, 3. Greg Morgan
Buddy Dunagan took his first win of 4. Matt Randall
the season in the 15-lap Hobby Stock 5. Hilton Pickeral
event, Jeff Block rolled to his 3rd win of 6. Billy Crouse
the season in the 15-lap Strictly Stock 7. Kyle Nelson
feature with John Hardesty claiming 8.Tommy Randall
his 4th class championship and Chris 9. Ray Bucci
“Tippy”Martinez drove to his first ever 10. Joe Lehnen
Potomac feature win in the 15-lap U- 11. Jonathan Knott
Car main. 12. Derick Quade Jr.
13. Colin Long
Late Model feature finish 14. Chris Clark
1. Kyle Lear
2. Jason Covert U-Car feature finish
3. Austin Hubbard 1. Chris “Tippy” Martinez
4. Dale Hollidge 2. Jerry Barker
5. Ross Robinson 3. James Hissom
6. DarylHills 4. Jeff Wilkins
7.Amanda Whaley 5. Larry Lamb
8. Allen Brannon 6. Billy Smith
9. Scott Merryman 7. Stephen Suite
10. Brent Bordeaux 8. Ryan Quade
11. JT McGlanigan 9. Tim Steele
12. Tyler Horst 10. Dominic King
13. David Dill 11. Joey Suite
14. Jamie Lathroum 12. Larry Adleman
15.Brandon Long
16. Ray Kable Jr. Strictly Stock feature finish
17. Rob Schirmer 1. Jeff Block
18. Billy Tucker 2. Nabil Guffey
19. Andy Anderson 3. John Hardesty
20. Tyler Emory 4. Johnny Hardesty
21. Jonny Oliver 5. Scott Shelton
6. Ed Pope Sr.
RUSH Crate Late Model feature 7. Greg Mattingly
finish
1. Matt Hill By Doug Watson for Potomac Speedway
2. Jamie Sutphin
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Local Sailors Flock to Annual Boat Show
Chutescoop owner Gary Shaw, who sails his own boat out of Solomons, demonstrates his
product for Nikki Goodman of Lusby at the recent U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis.  The U.S.
Powerboat Show is going on this week through October 14th, also on the City Dock.
By Tim Flaherty
Staff Writer
“I’m here for boat stuff,” said a smil-
ing Dennis Chandler. “Things I can’t
live without,” he added with a laugh.
Chandler was in Tent D at the United
States Sailboat Show in Annapolis last
Thursday with his wife Carolyn as they
shopped for “boat stuff.” They were
looking to purchase new bedding for
their 40-foot Caliber sailboat they keep
in Solomons.
They weren’t alone in visiting Annap-
olis, as a large number of Calvert and St.
Mary’s countians made their way north
for the annual sailing extravaganza on
the City dock. This year’s show was the
49th annual event, and ran October 4th
through 8th. Starting in 1970 by Annap-
olis businessman Ed Hartman, the show
has often been proclaimed as the largest
in-water boat show in the world, and al-
though that mantle may now be claimed
by other international shows featuring
power and sail vessels, the Annapolis
show is still the largest sail-only, in-wa-
ter show on the planet. The Annapolis
show features not only boats for sail, but
tent after tent of vendors selling every
type of sailing and boating gear imagin-
able. Various seminars and learning op-
portunities are offered, as well. But it is
the “boat stuff” that draws people like
the Chandlers every year to Annapolis.
A few stalls away from the bedding
display, Gary Shaw stood with his friend
and fellow salesman Dan Trammel at
the Chutescoop display. Shaw, who lives
in Bowie but keeps his sailboat in Solo-
mons, patented Chuteschoop, which is a
spinnaker launch and retrieval device,
about 40 years ago. He has rented a stall
at the Annapolis show for at least 36
years.
“I missed one or two years here,”
Shaw says. Every other year I have been
here. The important thing for me is to
be seen and make contacts. I sell quite
a few units here at the show, but many
The County Times
people look me up online and buy after
the show. This is obviously the premier
show to attend. It features people from
all over the world, and I get to interact
with many sailmakers.”
One such sailmaker is Clarke McKin-
ney, who lives in Leonardtown and is
owner of the Quantum Sails Solomons
Island loft in Solomons. McKinney
spent several days working the corpo-
rate Quantum booth with other Quan-
tum-brand sailmakers from around the
country.
“I look at it this way,” McKinney told
us after the show’s completion. “The
Annapolis Sailboat Show is such a large
show, you need to be there. It’s not that
you necessarily sell that much product at
the show itself. You need to let people
know you are in business. You need to
educate customers and answer their
questions. If we don’t take that path,
we might as well just be an on-line sail-
maker. I’m working on proposals and
estimates now for people I met over the
weekend at the show.”
Rich Freeman and Patty Kimmel
were found last Thursday at the Catalina
Owners Group booth near the Catalina
Sailboats display on the northern edge
of the show grounds. The couple, who
recently moved to North Carolina but
keep a sailboat in Solomons harbor as
their summer home, own a late-model
Catalina cruising boat, and volunteer
every year to spend a day getting Cata-
lina owners to join the organization.
“It’s a great support group,” Kimmel
said. We publish a lot of articles in our
owners’ magazine. We have a terrific
group of technical writers that can help
with just about any boat problem. You
get a lot of support from other Catalina
owners.”
The Annapolis Sailboat Show has a
“gathering of the tribe” vibe to it, with
many people - boat owners or not -
coming to see and be seen and wander
the grounds that are often filled with
sailing celebrities. People come not just
Norm and Rosemary Dawley of Lusby check
out gear in one of the vendor tents at the
United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis
last week. The Dawley’s own a 48-foot
custom-built sloop that they have raced
extensively.
from Maryland and the Chesapeake ba-
sin, but from all over the country and the
world. The City Dock is a “can’t miss”
October destination point.
“Being an international event, we see
products from around the world and
our attendees are from all 50 states plus
more than 27 foreign countries,” says
Paul Jacobs, the president of Annapo-
lis Boat shows, the outfit that owns and
manages the sailboat show. Having said
that, the nucleus of our exhibitor group
is very regional or have area represen-
tatives working in the booths. Ranking
attendance geographically, more at-
tendees come from Maryland than any
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2 0 1 8 - 2 0 1 9 VA R S I T Y F O O T B A L L
Chopticon vs.
Great Mills
Leonardtown vs.
St. Charles
Huntingtown
vs. Thomas Stone
Patuxent vs.
La Plata
Northern vs.
North Point
Sports 23
other state, followed by Virginia, Penn-
sylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina,
Delaware, and DC. The top ten is filled
in some order with New York, Florida,
Canada, and Texas. So, although in-
ternational, we are heavily invested
regionally.”
Although this year’s Sailboat Show
attendance wasn’t available at this writ-
ing, show spokesperson Heather Ford
told us that Thursday’s opening day
attendance was “the best Preview Day
in recent history.” About 50,000 people
are usually expected to attend the entire
five-day run of the show. Roughly 700
boats were on display this year, and Ford
cited a study that indicates that the Sail-
boat Show and the upcoming Powerboat
Show inject $112 million annually into
Maryland’s economy.
If powerboating is your thing, the
United States Powerboat show is this
week, Thursday through Sunday at the
Annapolis City Dock. A companion
show run by the same organization as
the Sailboat Show, the Powerboat Show
will also feature some 700 boats on dis-
play and a plethora of boating gear for
sale. More information can be found at
www.annapolisboatshows.com.
timflaherty@countytimes.net
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24 Contributing Writers The County Times Thursday, October 11, 2018

LE T TER T O THE EDI T OR

Why Are They

Judge Benjamin
Harris Camalier
Democrats?
Do the Democrats running in our local election  support the radical policies
of the Democrat Party?  What does todays Democrat Party stand for?
Honorable Benjamin Har- We must have controlled, merit based immigration, but Democrats want
ris Camalier, who is com- open borders, allowing undocumented immigrants to pour into our Country
pleting a 15 year term as as- to strain social welfare systems at tax payers expense, and allowing drugs,
sociate judge of the seventh crime, and violent  gangs in. Democrats promote sanctuary cities to protect
judicial circuit of Maryland, illegal immigrants and they want to abolish ICE, the Agency put in place to
has long enjoyed a position of enforce our immigration laws and protect American citizens. Some Demo-
distinction as one of the most crat jurisdictions now allow non-citizens to vote in local elections. Democrats
learned and able representa- have opposed the “Travel Ban” and extreme vetting to stop terrorists from
tives of the legal profession in coming into our country. Democrats choose political correctness over pro-
his native state. He was born tecting America.
in Leonardtown, St. Mary’s The Democrats advocate socialism and big government spending. Keith
County on the 16th of Sep- Ellison, deputy chairperson for the DNC, said that socialist candidate Ocasio-
tember, 1849, his father be- Cortez is the future of the Democrat Party. A recent poll showed that 57% of
ing John A. Camalier*, who Democrats favor socialism over capitalism. No county has ever been made
spent the greater part of his great because of socialism! Democrats are the Party of high taxes, and they
life at that place and in his want to roll back the Trump tax cuts. And for Democrats, Defense spending
early manhood engaged in is not a priority when we must have peace through strength.
the manufacture of cotton at The Democrats want activist Judges who legislate from the bench rather
“Clifton Factory,” being con- than apply the Constitution as written. Democrats said they will do anything
nected with the firm of Har- to stop the appointment of highly qualified conservative Judges to the
ris, Dixon, and Gough. Supreme Court. Democrats attack the Second Amendment. Abolish the
“The early education of Second Amendment and only criminals and terrorists would have guns. The
Judge Camalier was obtained Democrat Party supports unlimited abortions for any reason at any stage of
in private schools and under pregnancy.
the direction of tutors but was Democrats are sympathetic to radical groups that chant death to police» and
supplemented by a course of promote anarchy in the Streets. The Democrats fail to speak out against those
study in Georgetown College, now Georgetown University, where he also who disrespect our flag and National Anthem; an insult to those who bled and
studied law and he graduated from that school in 1883 with the special died for our Country. And Democrats have Colin Kaepernick as a hero when
degree of Causa Honoris. He was admitted to the bar of his native county he wears socks that say “cops are pigs”.
on March 16, 1874 upon motion of the Honorable Benjamin G. Harris, after Democrats provide cover for corruption, conspiracy and subversion at the
whom he was named. In 1891 he was chosen states attorney of his county highest levels of the FBI and DOJ to take down Trump with lies, leaks, and
and held the office for 16 years. He was appointed as one of the associate witch hunts. Democrats, cheered on by the biased, mendacious , Trump hat-
judges of the seventh judicial court on August 6, 1908 to fill the unexpired ing media and the rich and famous Hollywood elite anti christian socialists
term of Judge J. Parran Crane, who had reached the constitutional age of will not  acknowledge the significant progress President Trump has made
seventy years on that day. with improving our economy, bringing back jobs, lowering taxes, very low
“Judge Camalier was married twice. On May 16, 1876 he wed Mollie unemployment (lowest in history for Blacks and Hispanics), strengthening
C. Abell, daughter of the late James F. and Maria J. Abell. The three liv- our Military, and keeping us safe. Democrats are obsessed with Impeaching
ing children of this union are: Mary Lucille, now the widow of Benjamin Trump. They are blinded by anger and hatred. Radical Hollywood elite  so-
Combs (she is now serving as register of wills of St. Mary’s County); Dr. cialist Democrats have advocated violence against Trump. Johnny Depp said
Frank A., a prominent physician who acts as health officer for the county; “ it is time for another actor to assassinate  another President”, Madonna said 
and Ruth E., the wife of Lynwood J. Sterling, cashier of the First National she wanted to “blow up the White House”. Another radical Democrat held up
Bank of St. Mary’s at Leonardtown. The wife and mother passed away in Trump’s severed head. The radical Maxine Waters promoted confrontation
1887 and two years later Judge Camalier married Nellie R. Hayden, the and harassment of members of the Trump Administration.The left wing NY
second daughter of the late William H. and Sarah A. Hayden of St. Mary’s. governor Cuomo said “America was never that great”.
To them were born five children: E. Madeline, who lives with her parents Disagree with the radical policies of the Democrat Party, and they call you a 
and is an assistant in the First National Bank of St. Mary’s; Dr. B. Harris, racist or some type of phobe”.  If the Democrats running in our local election
a successful dentist; Eleanor F., wife of Thomas J. Gaffney of Baltimore; don’t support these radical policies, then why are they Democrats?
C. Henry, a leading young attorney at law of Leonardtown; and S. Anita,
the wife of J. Harry Norris, also of Leonardtown.” (Tercentenary History Joe Wible Sr.
of Maryland, Vol. II, p. 787-788, 1925). Leonardtown
* John Alexander Camalier (1822-1892), who is said to have died on
Good Friday “ from a carbuncle on the back of his neck which deprived
him of his mind and nervous system.” He was a lawyer and a merchant.
He served as Clerk of the St. Mary’s County Circuit Court 1863 – 1873 and
was President of the Saint Mary’s County Reading Room and Debating
Society 1879 and 1880.
To Be Continued
Thursday, October 11, 2018 The County Times PAX River 25

JSF Makes Landings on British Carrier

The first F-35 Lightning fighter jets landed on the
deck of the United Kingdom’s new aircraft carrier this
week making history and marking the beginning of
more than half-a-century of ‘Carrier Strike’ operations.
Royal Navy Commander Nathan Gray and Royal
Air Force Squadron Leader Andy Edgell, both test pi-
lots at the F-35 Integrated Test Force at NAS Patuxent
River, Md., were the first pilots to land the stealth F-35
Lightning fighter jets on board the carrier, demonstrat-
ing the formidable force HMS Queen Elizabeth and
her fleet of jets will be.
The first landings and take-offs from HMS Queen
Elizabeth are the culmination of a British endeavor
lasting more than a decade to bring an aircraft carrier
back to the UK’s arsenal. Able to embark up to 24 of
the supersonic jets, the Queen Elizabeth Class carrier
provides the Royal Navy with a capability possessed
by few others.
U.K. Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson said:
“The largest warship in British history is joining forces
with the most advanced fighter jets on the planet. This
marks a rebirth of our power to strike decisively from
the seas anywhere in the world.
“The historic first landing on the deck of HMS Queen
Elizabeth is a monumental moment in our country’s
proud military history. It is also a statement of Britain’s
determination to promote peace and prevent war.”
The landings mark the start of the first of two First of
Class Flight Trials (Fixed Wing) phases, held back-to-
back this fall, where the ITF team plans to perform a
variety of flight maneuvers and deck operations to de-
velop the F-35B operating envelope for QEC carriers.
They will evaluate jet performance on over 200 test
points during different weather and sea conditions as
well as the aircraft’s integration with the ship. A third
FOCFT (FW) phase followed by operational testing is
scheduled for 2019.
The return of ‘Carrier Strike’ to the UK comes eight
years after a fighter jet last landed on a British carrier.
Commanding Officer, Royal Navy Capt. Jerry Kyd,
who was also the captain of HMS Ark Royal when the
last Harrier took off from a carrier, said: “I am quite
emotional to be here in HMS Queen Elizabeth seeing
the return of fixed wing aviation, having been the cap-
tain of the aircraft carrier which launched the last Har-
rier at sea nearly eight years ago.
“The regeneration of big deck carriers able to op-
erate globally, as we are proving here on this deploy-
ment, is a major step forward for the United Kingdom’s
defense and our ability to match the increasing pace
of our adversaries. The first touch-downs of these im-
pressive stealth jets shows how the United Kingdom
will continue to be world leaders at sea for generations
to come.”
Commander UK Carrier Strike Group, Cdr. Andrew
Betton added: “The Queen Elizabeth Class carriers
have been specifically designed and built to operate the
F-35 Lightning, offering an immensely flexible and po-
tent combination to deliver military effect around the
world. Conducting these trials is a critical and exciting
step on this journey and I applaud the many thousands
of civilian and military personnel who have played a
part in bringing the strategic ambition to reality.”
While the HMS Queen Elizabeth Class carriers will
be able to project British military power across the
globe for the next half-century, they can also provide
humanitarian relief, deepen defense relationships with
key allies and provide critical support to our forces as
they are deployed across the world.
In recent operations, US aircraft carriers like the
USS George HW Bush and USS Harry S. Truman
have played a central role in the Gulf and the Mediter-
ranean, conducting strikes against Daesh in Iraq and
Syria.
This week’s historic flight trials come more than 100
years after the UK’s HMS Argus became the world’s
first carrier capable of safely launching and recovering
naval aircraft.
The ship will go on to continue her program off the
US east coast. The flight trials are expected to take
around 11 weeks, during which time the ship is also
expected to call into New York.
HMS Queen Elizabeth remains set to be deployed
on global operations from 2021. Britain now has 16 of
a planned 138 F-35 Lightning jets as part of its world-
leading fleet of military aircraft.
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 26 Obituaries The County Times
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.
James Bruce Thomas, Jr. 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Fu-
neral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass
James Bruce of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
Thomas, Jr. Friday, October 12, 2018 at 10:00 AM in
“Junior”, 83, of Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue,
Bushwood, MD MD with Father Samuel Plummer of-
passed away ficiating. Interment will follow in Sa-
at his home cred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood,
on October 5, MD. Pallbearers will be; Robert “Bob”
2018. He was Thomas, Kathy Thomas Beach, Johnny
born on July Cusic, Wayne Collar, Calvin Wallace,
5, 1935 in Av- and James Bruce Thomas, III. Honor-
enue, Maryland ary Pallbearers will be Bobby Thomas,
and the son of the late Mary Ethel Ellis Cal McMillion, Joyce Ann Cusic, Ruth
Thomas and James Bruce Thomas, Sr. Simmons, Andrew Dale Stauffer and
Junior was the loving husband of Nola Barbara McMillion.
Mae Bennett Thomas whom he mar- Contributions may be made to Al-
ried on December 27, 1977 in Upper zheimer’s Association National Capital
Marlboro, MD. Junior is survived by Area Chapter 513 E. Charles Street P.O.
his children James Bruce Thomas, III. Box 1889 La Plata, MD 20646 or Hos-
of Bushwood, MD, Margaret “Peggy pice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonar-
Stauffer of Colton’s Point, MD, and 1 dtown, MD.
grandchild. As well as siblings Robert Arrangements provided by the Mat-
“Bob” Thomas, and Dale Thomas. He tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
was preceded in death by his son Wil- Leonardtown, MD.
liam Thomas and his sister Jean “Jeanie”
Thomas. He was a lifelong St. Mary’s
County, MD resident and graduated of Gary Edward Williams
Margaret Brent High School.
Gary Edward Williams, age 57 of
Junior worked at the United States
Bowie, MD, formerly of Hughesville,
Navy Yard Washington, DC and PAE
MD died October 6, 2018.
System as a Steam Engineer, retiring in
Gary was born May 8, 1961 in Wash-
July, 2005.
ington, DC. He was the son of Eleanor
The family will receive friends on
Williams and the late James W. Wil-
Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 5:00
liams of Hughesville, MD. He is also
PM to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at
An Independent Family-Owned Funeral Home
Serving Southern Maryland for over 100 Years
Michael K. Gardiner, C.F.S.P., C.P.C.
Funeral Director/President
Providing trusted service to the community for over 100 Years
41590 Fenwick Street • P.O. Box 270 • Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
www.mgfh.com
(301)-475-8500
In Remembrance
survived by
his brother,
James W. Wil-
liams, Jr. of
Abell, MD and
his wife Chris-
tine. He leaves
behind many
other relatives
and friends.
After gradu-
ation from Thomas Stone High School
in 1979, Gary was disabled after being
struck by an automobile. In his remain-
ing years he participated in numerous
work related programs.
Gary enjoyed spending time with his
mother eating out on Sundays, visiting
the park, playing cards, golfing, solv-
ing algebra problems and spending time
with his mother at her home on holidays.
Gary also enjoyed visiting with family
members and friends.
The family will receive friends on
Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 1:00
PM – 2:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gar-
diner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD
where a Funeral Service will be held at
2:00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel
with Father Samuel Plummer officiat-
ing. Interment will follow in Charles
Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Arrangements provided by the Mat-
tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Jean Beverly Nertney
Jean Bever-
ly Nertney, of
Leonardtown,
Mar yland,
passed away
peacefully on
September
30, 2018 at
the age of 92.
She was born
on March
20, 1926 in
Wilmington,
Delaware, to James Stoddard and Irene
Stoddard. She was their only child.
Jean raised her daughter, Linda, in
Wilmington, Delaware and then moved
to Hallandale, Florida upon retirement.
She enjoyed jazz music, especially the
songs of Louis Prima, and she was an
avid writer of poetry and plays. Jean
also loved watching the horses race at
the nearby racetrack, where many of
her friends owned and trained thor-
oughbreds. She will be remembered for
her sharp wit, keen interest in current
events, and deep love for her family.
Jean is survived by grandson Kyle
Dudderar and his wife, Celeste Dudder-
ar (nee Grow) and their sons Cole, Jude,
and Harris, of Longmont, Colorado and
granddaughter, Heidi Dudderar, and her
daughter, Jordan, of Riva, Maryland.
She was predeceased by her parents and
her beloved daughter, Linda Dudderar.
Her passing is mourned by her grand-
Thursday, October 11, 2018
children, great-grandchildren, extended
family, and friends. She will be interred
on October 9, 2018 in Silverbrook Cem-
etery and Memorial Park in Wilming-
ton, Delaware. Interment will be private.
Condolences to the family may
be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.
com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home, P.A.
John Andrew Bowes
John Andrew
“Jack” Bowes,
68, of Tall Tim-
bers, MD died
on September
27, 2018.
He was born
on Septem-
ber 21, 1950
in Washing-
ton, D.C., to
the late Joseph
Ford Bowes and Helen Audrey Cranston
Bowes.
Jack was a lifelong resident of St.
Mary’s County and a graduate of Little
Flower School (1964) and St. Mary’s
Ryken High School (1968). He also
attended St. Mary’s College. His em-
ployments included handyman/grounds
keeper at Jubilee Farms and assistant
manager/picture framer at Bowes Books.
He retired from Dyson’s Hardware Store
in St. Inigoes, MD after many years as
manager. His special interests included
old cars, family genealogy, antiques and
making the rounds to visit friends and
family, especially on the holidays.
Jack is survived by his brothers, Jo-
seph F. Bowes, M.D. (Helene) of Comp-
ton, MD and George Michael “Mickey”
Bowes (Laurie) of Tall Timbers, MD;
his sisters-in-laws, Patricia Bowes of
Tall Timbers, MD and Margie Bowes of
LaPlata, MD; and many nieces, neph-
ews and extended family and friends. In
addition to his parents, he was also pre-
ceded in death by his brothers, Robert
H. “Bob” Bowes of Tall Timbers, MD
and Daniel R. Bowes of LaPlata, MD
Memorial contributions may be made
to Little Flower School, 20410 Point
Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD 20634.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral
Home of Leonardtown, MD.
Marilyn Stauffer Weaver
Marilyn Stauffer Weaver, 27, of Me-
chanicsville, MD passed away on Sep-
tember 27, 2017. She was born on Janu-
ary 8, 1991 in Leonardtown, MD and
was the loving daughter of Nathaniel
and Mariam Stauffer. Marilyn is sur-
vived by her husband Marvin Brubacher
Weaver, whom she married on Septem-
ber 27, 2012 in Loveville, MD. She is
survived by her children; Marvin Troy
Weaver, and Weston Matthew Weaver.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
As well as her siblings; Linda (Sheldon)
Martin, Nathaniel (Lorene) Stauffer,
Jr. Lucy Brubacher, Joseph (Lorene)
Stauffer, Matthew Stauffer, Edwin (Me-
lissa) Stauffer, Lorraine (Harvey) Zim-
merman, Minerva (Logan) Zimmerman,
Richard Stauffer, Darlene (Warren)
Stauffer, Judy Stauffer, Steven Stauffer,
Dwayne Stauffer, and Kurvin Stauffer.
As well as grandfather; Joseph Stauffer
and 45 nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her sister Kathy
Stuaffer, grandparents; Esther Stauffer,
David Stauffer and Annie Stauffer. She
was a homemaker.
Arrangements provided by the Mat-
tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Laura Jessie Heidelmark
Laura Jes-
sie Heidel-
mark, 93, of
Mechanic-
sville, MD
(formerly of
Re n s s el a e r,
NY) passed
away on Sun-
day, Septem-
ber 30, 2018
at St. Mary’s
Nursing Center of Leonardtown, MD.
She was born on March 3, 1925, in Od-
gensburg, NY to the late Alfred Jacob
Laraby and Agnes Bell Riddle Laraby.
Laura is a graduate of Fort Coving-
ton High School. She is a graduate of
Albany Memorial Hospital School of
Nursing earning a her diploma as a reg-
istered nurse. After graduation she was
employed as a dedicated and caring reg-
istered nurse and later as the Assistant
Director of Nursing for Albany Memori-
al. On January 13, 1947, she married her
beloved husband, Joseph James Heidel-
mark in Fort Covington, NY. Together
they celebrated over 33 wonderful years
of marriage. She was a member of the
Order of the Amaranth and the Eastern
Star.
She is survived by her daughter,
Elaine Green of Mechanicsville, MD;
her grandson, Mario Vacarelli (Kather-
ine) of Benson, NC; her great-grandchil-
dren: Elizabeth Paige Vacarelli, Alyssa
Renee Vacarelli, and Gregory Daniel
Vacarelli; her step grandchildren: Mi-
chael, Monte, Mark, Michele, Mia; and
many nieces, nephews, and extended
family and friends. In addition to her
parents and husband, she is also preced-
ed in death by her siblings, Elaine Iona
Bruce and Alfred Jacob Laraby.
Interment will be Friday, October 12,
2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery,
Fort Covington, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu-
tions may be made to Shriners Hospital,
516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home, P.A.
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David Johnson
David “Jo-
seph” Johnson,
24, of Ridge, MD
passed away on
October 1, 2018
in Lexington
Park, MD. Born
on August 30,
1994 in Prince
Frederick, MD is
was the loving son of Lisa Janie Under-
wood and Charles Edward Johnson, Jr.
of Ridge, MD.
Joseph graduated from Leonardtown
High School and was employed as a
Welder.
Arrangements provided by the Mat-
tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Lucy Loker Timmons
L u c y
Loker Tim-
mons, 70,
of Leonard-
town, Mary-
land died on
Se pt embe r
26, 2018
at Medstar
Georgetown
Un ive r sit y
Hospital in
Wa s h i n g -
ton, DC surrounded by her children. She
was born in Leonardtown, Maryland to
the late William (Aleck) A. Loker, Sr.
and Margaret W. Loker.
In 1965, Lucy graduated from St.
Mary’s Academy in Leonardtown, MD
and in 1969 she graduated from the Col-
lege of Notre Dame of Maryland (now
Notre Dame of Maryland University)
with a Bachelor of Arts in French. Over
her lifetime, she was employed as a
seamstress and later as a stenographer/
Business Manager for her father and
several physicians’ offices in the Leon-
ardtown area, including for her late hus-
band, Dr. Robert Timmons.
On February 23, 2001, Lucy married
her beloved husband, Robert (Bob) Wil-
liam Timmons, MD in Leonardtown.
Together, they celebrated over 14 won-
derful years of marriage until his pass-
ing in 2015. She was a member of the
Leonardtown Church of the Nazarene.
Lucy was an excellent cook and made
many delicious dishes, especially her
famous spaghetti. She was a voracious
reader. Lucy was a skilled seamstress,
crocheting many blankets, and she used
to quilt and do needlepoint. She was
a talented pianist and had a beautiful
voice. She loved singing with fellow
members of her church. Her other hob-
bies included working in her yard with
her husband and travelling, especially
to Hawaii and Disney World. Her fam-
ily was her greatest pride and joy with
whom she loved spending as much time
Obituaries 27
as possible. She particularly enjoyed Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonar-
spoiling her grandchildren and her be- dtown, MD.
loved dog, Ginger. She was active in the
community and her church. She had the
biggest heart and would do anything for William H. Valentine, Jr,
anyone, putting others ahead of her own William H.
needs. Valentine, Jr, 75,
She is survived by her brothers Wil- of California,
liam (Aleck) A. Loker of Bluffton, MD passed away
South Carolina and Thomas (Tom) W. surrounded by
Loker of Danville, CA; her children with his loving fam-
John F. (Frank) Graves, Sr. - John (Jef) ily on October 1,
F. Graves, Jr. (Laura) of Dowell, MD, 2018 in Califor-
Leslie A. Nevala (Brian) of Leonard- nia, MD. Born
town, MD and Julie E. Kronen (Mike) on January 8,
of Silver Spring, MD; her stepchildren 1943 in Washington, DC, he was the
with Dr. Robert (Bob) Timmons - Me- son of the late Tura Lee Valentine and
gan L. Glover (Jay) of Frederick, MD, William H. Valentine, Sr. William was
Sarah A. Chase (Ted) of Arlington, VA, the loving husband of Rosalie Valen-
and Robert (Robbie) N. Timmons (Me- tine of California, MD. He is survived
lissa) of Bethesda, MD; 13 grandchil-
by his daughter AnneMarie Valen-
dren: Bethany and Caroline Graves, tine of Lovettsville, VA. As well as,
Emily Nevala, Jackie, Gabe and Oliver his brother Francis Valentine of South
Kronen, Madison and Cameron Glover, Carolina. He was preceded in death by
Taylor, Michael and Casey Chase, and his daughter Jennifer Lynn Valentine of
Grace and Jackson Timmons. In addi- Chester, VA. William was the owner of
tion to her parents and husband, Lucy Honor the
Valentine Motor memory of your
Company for cherished
50 years.
A Tribute to the Loved One
was predeceased by her sister, Margaret one by sharing
In lieu of flowers the story of their life
contributions
with friends, neighbors and associates
may
(Peggy) L. Bell. be made in the memory here in the community.H.
of William
Whose Memory Lives
Memorial contributions may be
made to Leonardtown Church of the
Valentine, Jr. to Parkinson Foundation
of the National Capital Area and
For details 8830 Cam-
to place
On Forever in Your Heart
Nazarene, P.O. Box 1110, Leonardtown,
MD 20650-1110. Arrangements by the
eron Street, #201
20910.
your Silver
notice of remembrance,
Spring, MD
call 301-373-4125 for assistance.
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Community Calendar
ONGOING
Fall Farms Open Weekends:
Bowles Farm
22880 Budds Creek Rd., Clements
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
www.bowlesfarms.com
Forrest Hall Farm
39136 Avie Lane, Mechanicsville
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
301-884-3086
Moore or Less Farm
22467 Colton Pt. Rd., Bushwood
310-769-2210.
Wait Until Dark
Three Notch Theatre, 21744 S. Coral
Drive, Lexington Park
8:00 - 10:30 PM
The Newtowne Players present a sus-
pense thriller.
8:00 PM: Thursdays Oct. 11 & 18; Fri-
days Oct. 12 & 19; and Saturdays Oct. 13
& 20. 3:30 PM: Sundays Oct. 14 & 21.
$15/adults; $12/seniors, students and
military; $10 age 12 and under. $10 Thurs-
days only. Tickets online: www.new-
towneplayers.org or call 301-737-5447.
Faculty Exhibition: Finding
Elsewhere
Boyden Gallery, Montgomery Hall, St.
Mary’s College Tue.-Fri., 1:00-6:00 PM.
Sat., 11:00 AM-4:00 PM.
An exhibition of the bravery and faith
of studio practices. Curated by St. Mary’s
College alumna Kate Pollasch until No-
vember 10. No fee. 240-895-4246. boy-
dengallery@smcm.edu
UPCOMING
Christmas in April
Deadline: Monday, October 15, 2018 to
apply for assistance during next spring’s
one day (April 27, 2019) restoration and
renovation blitz by Christmas in April,
St. Mary’s County, Inc. Applications
available at local libraries and senior cen-
ters; and, www.christmasinaprilsmc.org.
301-884-2905.
Thursday, October 11
Voter Registration at CSM
College of Southern Maryland, Leon-
ardtown Campus, Bldg. C, Lobby, 22950
Hollywood Rd.
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Info: email jenv@csmd.edu with “vot-
er registration” in subject line.
Conscious Discipline “From Chaos
To Calm”
Lexington Park Library
5:30-7:15 PM
A free parent workshop for Pre-Kin-
dergarten, Head Start, and other parents,
grandparents, and childcare providers of
young children. St. Mary’s County Pub-
lic Schools, Department of Supplemen-
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tal School Programs. 301-475-5511, ext.
32136.
Lincoln/Reagan Dinner
Elks Lodge #2092, 45779 Fire Depart-
ment Lane, California
6:00 PM
St. Mary’s County Republican Cen-
tral Committee hosts its annual dinner.  K.C. Hall, Ridge
Craig Wolf is the guest speaker. $60 per
person.  Please rsvp to: Jenboydgop@ho-
tmail.com  301-872-4161
Friday, October 12
8th Annual Barn Party
St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds,
Leonardtown
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Kick off the autumn season with a
good old fashion barn party! Enjoy coun-
try music and food in a country setting.
Ticket donation $8; must be purchased in
advance at all senior activity center loca-
tions. No ticket sales at the door. 301-475-
4200, ext. *1050.
Voting Equipment Demonstration
Election Warehouse, 47382 Lincoln
Ave., Lexington Park (Old Carver El-
ementary School)
10:00 AM
The St. Mary’s County Board of Elec-
tions will conduct a Public Logic and Ac-
curacy Demonstration on the DS200 Bal-
lot Scanner and the Express Vote voting
equipment. Wendy Adkins at 301-475-
4200 ext. * 1613. cal Saint Mary’s and Calvert County ani-
Park Place Toastmasters
Church of the Ascension Lexington
Park, 21641 Great Mills Road
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Join a community of learners and learn
by doing.
White Cane Fundraiser
Hollywood McKay’s and the Leonard-
town Grill
4:00 – 8:00 PM
The Leonardtown Lions Club is con-
ducting their annual Fall White Cane
fundraiser. 100% of all monies collected
are returned back into the community
through the Lions Charity Foundation.
Info contact is Lion George Kirby at
240-577-0029.
Auction  Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall,
Mechanicsville Moose Lodge
4:30 PM
Viewing 4:30. Auction starts at 6:00.
Chicken dinners can be purchased at
5:00. Benefit: Mechanicsville Volunteer
Rescue Squad.
Dick Hensold and Patsy O’Brien in
Concert  are free. www.smtmd.org.
Calvert Marine Museum, Harms
Gallery,14200 Solomons Island Rd,
Solomons
7:00 PM (doors open at 6:00)
Unique and innovative arrangements
of traditional Celtic music. $25. Tickets
Thursday, October 11, 2018
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
on line at www.cssm.org/tickets 8:00 - 11:00 AM
Adults $10; Children 6-12
$5; & Children 5 & under free.
Saturday, October 13 Funds go to the Volunteer Fire Dept, &
Rescue Squad to keep community safe.
Lions Annual Scholarship Yard Sale
301-994-9999.
Quality Transfer and Storage, 22390
Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park
Chicken Dinner
8:00 AM - Noon
 
Huge offer of items available. All
11:30 AM -5:00 PM
proceeds returned to local community
$12 a dinner. Baked goods for sale.
in scholarships for graduating Great
Mills High School students. Info: Lion
Bob Hayward 301-904-4710 or email at
Apple Festival
bob715381@gmail.com.
Our Lady of the Wayside’s Loretto Hall
37575 Chaptico Road
Southern MD Decorative Painters
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Immaculate Conception Church
Dine in or Carry out dinner $25: Crab
Social Hall, 28297 Old Village Rd.,
cake, fried oysters, fried chicken, sides.
Mechanicsville
Apple desserts and apples for sale. Chil-
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
dren’s games, Bingo, local vendors, Silent
Painting a Maxine Thomas project,
Auction, Cash and Apple Basket Raffle,
“Fall Spools.” Guests welcome. Con-
door prizes and more. Rain or Shine.
tact Garnett Joy 301-884-2835 for sup-
ply info. www.smdpaint.org/Calendar
Harvest Taste of Solomons Monday, October 15
Solomons, Maryland Book Bites
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Pax River Ale House, Lexington Park
Food festival showcasing places to 6:00 – 7:30 PM
eat in this waterfront community. Pro- Grab a bite and gab about books! Con-
ceeds benefit July 4th fireworks display. versation about what you’ve been read-
ing. Adults only. 3rd Mondays.
Pet Adoption
Pepper’s Pet Pantry, Solomons Towne Elks Hold’em Bounty Tournament
Center (behind CVS) St Mary’s County Elks Lodge, 45779
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park
Dog and cat adoption event with lo- 7:00 PM
No Limit Holdem Tournament. $25
mal rescue groups. More info, please call Buy in. Food and Beverage for purchase.
410-326-4006. Questions: James Dean 240-577-0828.
Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com.
Crab Cake Dinner
First Saints Community Church, 16378 St. Mary’s County Democratic Club
Piney Point Rd.
12:00 - 6:00 PM
Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Proceeds support the Snack Pack Monthly meeting. Discuss current
Program at Piney Point Elementary events, hear from guest speakers, and
School.  $22. $3, kids hotdog meal. find out how to get involved.
Aww…Shucks Oyster Social
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons    Thursday, October 18
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Widow/Widower Group
Fundraiser for the Dee of St. Mary’s.
Lexington Park United Method-
Fat, salty oysters and more under the
ist Church, 21760 Great Mills Road
lighthouse. $75. Online at calvertmarine-
10:00 AM – Noon
museum.ticketforce.com.
Gain support and practical advice from
someone who has been through this grief
Contra Dance
journey … or come to share your experi-
ences with someone new to the journey.
Chaptico
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Hospice of St. Mary’s Presentation
Southern Maryland Traditional Music
Leonardtown Library, 23250 Holly-
and Dance (SMTMD) monthly contra
wood Road
dance. Dance workshop 7:00; dancing
1:00 - 2:00 PM
begins at 7:30. Beginners welcome. $10
Death is an inevitable part of life. Con-
for non-SMTMD members; $6 for mem-
sider who will care for you as your days
bers (band members are free). Under 17
grow short, or speak for you regarding
healthcare decisions if you can’t speak
for yourself? Free and open to the public.
Sunday, October 14 301-994-3023.
Breakfast—All-You-Can-Eat
2nd Dist. VFD&RS, 45245 Drayden
Rd., Valley Lee
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging

Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658
Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050

Programs and Activities

Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
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. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services

2018 Health Fair: The Way to
Wellness
It’s that time of year again! The 2018
Health Fair, sponsored by the St. Mary’s
County Department of Aging & Human
Services, is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 19,
from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
The event will be held in the Southern
Maryland Higher Education Center, located
at 44219 Airport Road in California, MD,
and is free to the public.
Flu Shots will be available for $20. Cash
and check will be accepted. Due to regula-
tion changes, Medicare will not be accepted
for flu shots.
In addition to the flu vaccines, the Health
Fair will offer a variety of free screenings
and health checks including:
• Skin Cancer Screening
• Hearing Screening
• Vision Screening
• Oral Health Screening
• Blood Pressure Screening
• And much more…
The Sheriff’s Office will be on-site to col-
lect expired or unwanted medications.
Nearly 700 people attended last year’s
event to learn more about the latest health
and wellness news and products. The De-
partment of Aging & Human Services looks
forward to a similar turnout at the 2018
Health Fair.
For more information, contact Commu-
nity Programs & Outreach Manager Sarah
Miller at 301-475-4200, ext. *1073, email
sarah.miller@stmarysmd.com, visit www.
stmarysmd.com/aging/healthfair.asp, or
find us on Facebook, keyword St. Mary’s
County Department of Aging & Human
Services.
Fresh Conversations
The Garvey Senior Activity Center will
be taking part in a pilot program provided
by The University of MD Extension. The
Iowa Department of Public Health designed
this nutrition program to support healthy
aging and independence by giving older
adult community members an opportunity
to gather and discuss current nutrition and
health topics, taste low-cost healthy recipes,
and discover new ways to stay active and
independent. Participating in this pilot pro-
gram would require reading a short newslet-
ter one-week prior to attending a one-hour
in-person discussion of the newsletter’s con-
tent. The session will be held on Tuesday,
Oct. 9, at 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Materials
are now available for pick up. Sign up is re-
quired. To sign up please call, 301-475-4200,
ext. *1050.
one to make healthcare decisions on your
Walk Maryland Day 5k behalf if you are unable to do so yourself. It
Wednesday, Oct. 10 is Walk MD Day~
can also be used to communicate the types
Join us from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at John V.
of treatments you would like to have admin-
Baggett Park in Laurel Grove as we join
istered in the event of a medical emergency.
walkers throughout the state who are par-
Space is limited. To sign up for this free pre-
ticipating in this special day designated by
sentation in advance, please visit the signup
Governor Larry Hogan as Walk MD Day.
table or call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
Check-in starts at 9:30 a.m. Free water
bottles will be given out while supplies last.
Those who complete the 5K will receive a 8th Annual Barn Party at the St.
special gift. For more information, call Alice Mary’s County Fairgrounds
Allen 301-475-4200, ext.*1063. Kick off the autumn season with a good
old fashion barn party planned by the Gar-
Macular Degeneration Discussion vey Senior Activity Center on Friday, Oct.
Volunteer Health Watch Coordinator 12, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the St. Mary’s
County Fairgrounds. Enjoy country music
Linda Weintraub will discuss Macular De-
and food in a country setting. Tap your feet
generation at the Loffler Senior Activity
while listening to live country music by True
Center on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. What
Blue Country, twirl your partner around the
causes it and what can you do to reduce the
dance floor, and enjoy a catered pulled pork
effects and progression if you are diagnosed
meal. There will be a 50/50 raffle, photo
with it? To sign up for this free presentation,
booth and door prizes! Tickets are available
call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the
for purchase at all senior activity center loca-
reception desk.
tions while supplies last. The suggested tick-
et price is an $8 donation. Tickets must be
Advance Directive Presentation purchased in advance; there will be no ticket
Masada Johnson with Deep Launching,
sales at the door. For more information, call
Inc. will be at the Northern Senior Activity
301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Center on Thursday, Oct. 11 from 11-11:30
a.m. to discuss Advance Directive. An Ad-
vance Directive allows you to appoint some-

collections will be discussed. Registration is required required on www.stmalib.org.

Veggie Van Gogh
Leonardtown Library will hold Veggie Van Gogh
on Friday, October 12 from 10 – 11 a.m. Paint beau-
tiful works of art with carved pieces of veggies! This
fun and calming activity is sure to be a blast for your
creative kiddos. All supplies provided by the library.
Designed with 2-5 year olds in mind, but any child
with a creative side is welcome. Registration required
on www.stmalib.org.
Using Newspapers to
Research Your Ancestors
Leonardtown Library will hold Using Newspapers
to Research Your Ancestors on Wednesday, October 17
from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Newspapers are a trove for family
history researchers, providing clues to research chal-
lenges and fleshing out the story of our ancestors. Fas-
cinating (and sometimes scandalous!) anecdotes can be
found when reading through newspaper items related to
life events, announcements, crimes, legal proceedings,
real estate sales, society pages, and even classified or
business ads. Join librarians from the Enoch Pratt Free
Library/State Library Resource Center to learn about
the types of information you can find in newspapers, as
well as some tips and tricks you can use to search more
effectively. Online, database and microfilm newspaper
on www.stmalib.org.
Introduction to Excel
Lexington Park Library will hold an Introduction to
Excel class on Wednesday, October 17 from 2 – 3:30
p.m. This class is recommended for individuals who
are new to Microsoft Excel or have limited spreadsheet
experience. Providing an introduction to spreadsheets
and the practical uses and versatility of Excel. Students
will learn time saving features and tips for using Excel
effectively. Prerequisite: Basic skills in using the mouse
& keyboard. Adult computer classes are limited to ages
16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.
Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Lexington Park Library will hold Introduction to
Fundraising Planning on Wednesday, October 17 from
2 – 4 p.m. This one-hour class will provide you with the
basic steps for developing a fundraising plan, including
tips on making your case for support, diversifying your
organization’s fundraising base, and creating a plan of
action. After class, take advantage of reserved comput-
er lab time to search the Foundation Directory Online
and network with other members of the nonprofit com-
munity. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.
Minecraft Challenge
Charlotte Hall Library will hold Minecraft Chal-
lenge on Thursday, October 18 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Can
you think on your feet, team up, use creativity, and
complete the challenge? Come play Minecraft with us
and find out! Must be able to use a mouse and keyboard
commands, and be familiar with how to play Minecraft
(we will not use the tutorial). Ages 8-11. Registration is
Snacking with S.T.E.A.M.:
Appetizing Art
Lexington Park Library will hold a Snacking with
S.T.E.A.M.: Appetizing Art event on Friday, October
19 from 3 – 4 p.m. This activity involves food which
may contain potential allergens. An art contest with
cake? Join us for cake decorating in the library with
sweet frosting and colorful sprinkles. A small contest
for most exciting cake will follow. For ages 6-12. Reg-
istration required on www.stmalib.org.
Forensic Psychology with Frank Weber
Leonardtown Library will hold Forensic Psychology
with Frank Weber on Saturday, October 20 from 1 –
2:30 p.m. Author and forensic psychologist, Frank We-
ber will join us to speak about his work in the fields of
forensic and clinical psychology and share his insight
into the 2018 One Maryland One Book, “Bloodsworth:
The True Story of the First Death Row Inmate Exon-
erated by DNA Evidence”, by Tim Junkin. This is a
Choose Civility: Southern Maryland event. Registra-
tion is required on www.stmalib.org.
Dismantling Racism:
‘13th’ Screening and Discussion
Lexington Park Library will hold a screening of 13th
followed by a discussion as part of the Dismantling
Racism series on Sunday, October 21 from 2 – 5 p.m.
Free viewing and discussion of the film ‘13th’ about the
intersection of race, justice and mass incarceration in
the United States. This is a Choose Civility Southern
Maryland event.
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