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2020-10-22 St. Mary's County Times
2020-10-22 St. Mary's County Times
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020
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CONTENTS
ENDORSEMENTS 3
LOCAL 4
COMMUNITY 12
FEATURE 17
EDUCATION 18
PAX RIVER 22
ENTERTAINMENT 22 LOCAL
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“PLEASE USE FACE COVERINGS,
OBITUARIES 24
NOT COSTUME MASKS.”
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS 28 COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER DR. MEENA BREWSTER GIVING ADVICE
ON HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
CALENDAR 29
DO YOU FEEL
CRABBY WHEN
YOU GET YOUR
INSURANCE BILL
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Nandina Domestica Emergency Management Director Steve Walker briefs commissioners on plans to support rescue squads.
Blue Princess & Prince
Blue Girl & Boy Fire Power By Guy Leonard said. “What happens in December? I
Staff Writer don’t know that yet, we’ll figure that out.
DECORATE FOR FALL PLANT BULBS FOR The CARES Act funding that will
pay for contract medical assistance for
“We’re looking at EMS billing to
MUMS, PANSIES, KALE & CABBAGE SPRING COLOR assist.”
all the county’s rescue squads will last The current assistance plan will cost
through the end of the year but once that about $110,000 a month, Walker said.
money runs out, the Commissioners of “That’ll take us into February… EMS
St. Mary’s County began to look for oth- billing is an important part of this,” he
er revenue sources to keep the contract said.
personnel in place. That could mean hiring a contrac-
Bowles Farms
It cost more than $11,000 to send training offered at the meeting. $561 and $4 for bridge tolls.
seven staff members, including State’s “We were training, that should be The total county assistance Fritz
Attorney Richard Fritz, to Ocean City sufficient,” Fritz said. “I think it’s received for those three categories
for what the county’s chief law en- sufficient to say we were training in of expenses was $769.70, the same as
forcement officer called “in-house the law. Womack and Cusick.
training,” even though the events for “The money was all authorized, we Joseph’s full expense total was
Bowles Farms
which the money had originally been went there for training and that’s what $565, while each of the three attor-
set aside, had been cancelled. we did.” neys’ total expenses, including acco-
Each year the Maryland State Bar According to county finance re- modations were $1,129
Association and the Maryland State’s cords obtained through Freedom of County records show they made
Attorney’s Association hold confer-
ences and both were set to take place
in Ocean City between the dates of
June 9 and June 17.
Bowles Farms
Information Act requests made by
The County Times, the entire cost of
the trip was $11,567.36
The seven members of the staff who
their requests to the county finance
office in March for expense assistance
and were approved in anticipation of
the two conferences moving ahead.
Both events were cancelled in April attended the in-house training, ac- Neither Cusick nor Joseph drew any The Clarion Resort, Ocean City, MD
due to concerns over COVID-19. cording to Fritz, in lieu of the confer- accommodation expenses but shared
When asked if he had considered City from June 10 to June 17, records
ences were Fritz, Dena Womack, of- living space with Fritz, records show.
cancelling the trip to the Eastern show.
fice manager, Andrew Cusick, chief The other staff members stayed at a
Sept 28 th to Oct 27 th
training of his staff, attorneys and booked a three-bedroom condomin- June 9 to June 17, while the three
investigators. referenced the trip in her statement.
ium-type suite at the Marigot Beach state’s attorneys attended from June
“It [the money] would’ve been ex- Fritz has denied her claims that she
Suites from June 9 through June 17 at 14 to June 17.
was treated unfairly or disrespectfully.
pended if the two conferences had
Sept 28th to Oct 27th
a cost of $3,402; he also received trav- Cusick and Joseph were in Ocean
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Staff Writer
Once slated for a major town center de-
velopment that would include a gas station,
convenience store and fast food services as
well as a car dealership, the 22.4-acre piece
of land nestled in Hollywood is now up for
sale.
The land bounded by Three Notch Road,
Sotterley Road and Old Three Notch Road
was to be built out as the Hollywood Com-
mercial Center but earlier this year the
applicants for the project, known as Hol-
lywood Partners LLP, formally withdrew
their plans for the project back in February,
William Hunt, director of the Department it was rejected by the planning commission
of Land Use and Growth Management, largely over traffic issues and access to the
confirmed. site.
The commercial real estate corpora- At one time, the traffic study predicted
tion KLNB is listing the property for $3.7 as many as 10,000 additional vehicle trips a
million. day in the community in and out of the site,
The property is still zoned as a mixed- to include tractor trailer traffic.
use property and available for development, The project was broadly opposed in the
the KLNB website stated. community on those grounds, especially
The last time a project related to the since the intersection of Sotterley Road
commercial center, the adjacent car dealer- and Old Three Notch Road was considered
ship to be placed on the same parcel, came a safety hazard because of speeding traf-
before the county’s planning board was fic and poor sight lines due to its so-called
in March of 2018 when that portion of the “lazy x” formation.
project was approved. However, the county’s zoning appeals
The commercial center proposal got its board overruled the planning commission’s
start in 2015 and continued through the objections and approved the project.
planning process for more than two years; guyleonard@countytimes.net
By Guy Leonard erings, make them spooky,” Brews-
Staff Writer ter said. “Please avoid the costume
RE-ELECT Despite the COVID-19 pandemic,
Halloween is still on and Dr. Mee-
masks this year, though.”
Cathy Allen
“It [costume masks] doesn’t re-
na Brewster, county health officer, ally prevent the virus from coming
says children and parents alike can out.”
enjoy the festivities but she had Commissioner Todd Morgan was
some words of caution before they pleased that the county health de-
venture out trick or treating. partment had not decided to try to
“Please use face coverings, not forestall Halloween festivities.
costume masks,” Brewster said Oct. “So, face coverings, but [Hallow-
20, speaking to the Commissioners een’s] not cancelled as far as your
of St. Mary’s County sitting as the concerned,” Morgan said.
• Proven leadership Board of Health. “Costume masks Brewster said her office was en-
and experience aren’t built to obstruct [respiration] couraging residents to follow Cen-
from the nose and mouth.” ters for Disease Control (CDC)
• Former critical Brewster has long been a propo- guidelines on how to safely enjoy
nent of wearing face masks to help Halloween.
care nurse stem the spread of COVID-19 and “People can do bagged goodies
has said scientific evidence contin- instead of individual pieces of can-
• Past president, Maryland ues to show that it can reduce res- dy,” Brewster said. “We encourage
piration and respiratory droplets our families to avoid going out in
Association of Boards of coming from infected persons. large groups.”
Education Halloween-style costume masks, She said homeowners who expect
however, often have vent holes and trick-or-treaters can preset treats
gaps cut in them that are not ade- for children so they can come by
• Active, well-informed quate in providing the same protec- and pick them up to avoid per-
board member and tion as a form fitting face covering. sonal contact and maintain social
tireless advocate for She also warned against wearing distancing.
a face mask under a costume mask “So, if they practice safe and pre-
our students as it was too restrictive against cautionary measures, please have
breathing. fun trick or treating,” Morgan said.
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The County Times
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Fisheries Commission
Local News
in Financial Trouble
The County Times
advertising my
The audit found licenses, surcharges
that inspection taxes of
the commission increas- identification tags to these projects. and tion funding to go students in kindergarten through
The audit chided living in poverty eighth
ingly cannot operate the commission for toward a series and at risk of falling
of
without spending
out
expending so much on one
portion initiatives, includ- behind academic requirements,
along
its reserve accounts of fisheries preservation at the expense of ing recommenda- with $500,000 for the recruitment,
and train-
it does little to regulate all else. of Photo courtesy of tions from Mary- ing, and ongoing development of
new
its own spending. “While the preservation
of the oyster
Office of Governor land’s Commission teachers.
to catch up on all
Commission in the budget. This
crease of $55,000 an in-
over the fiscal year The commission does for four years in a row for K-12 education includes: $23.5 funding
Just Listed!
2016 deficit.” secure location where not even have a million
mitted to innovative and has been com- capital improvements for safety-related
it stores the back- and outside-the-bo
LE The report stated
the commission op- ups to its servers, according to the education strategies, x grants to local ; $10.6 million
$950SS THAN
erated at a loss of $84,000 which makes them audit, such as P-TECH school systems to in
and our ACCESS en-
demonstrating an for fiscal 2017, “subject to damage, Initiative. These new hance school safety; $3 million
“inability to operate destruction or loss.” investments are yet for the
PER with a positive cash The commission responded giving our students
another way we are Maryland Center for School Safety’s
MO! even more opportu- operations, including 13 new positions;
47729 Devin Circle, balance.” to the au-
The commission’s
Lexington Park, MD revenues decreased dit saying it had heeded the advice given
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host businesses. her techniques may vary. She en-
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wonderful turnout of people who on canvas as her favorite medium,
came out to vote for their favorite using as many details that she can
artwork during the month of Sep- see to bring her artwork to life and
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tember, despite the current climate brighten someone’s day. To learn
of many challenges that 2020 has more about Aicy Karbstein see
presented. links of interest: https://www.karb-
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testing and analysis. The afternoon Leadership Southern Maryland is
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portion of the session was conducted a nine-month, tuition-based program
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virtually, allowing class members to and is designed and dedicated to ed-
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hear from representatives of Exelon’s ucate and inspire a diverse group of
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Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant current and emerging leaders to create
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and Southern Maryland Electric Co- collaborations and partnerships to im-
operative (SMECO). These presenta- pact the community needs of Calvert,
tions provided an overview of energy Charles, and St. Mary’s counties and
nity
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production in the region and gave the incorporates a cross-section of the re-
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class insight into the organizations’ gion to include diversity of geographic
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The second day began with a visit
location, profession, ethnicity, and
gender.
to the Loveville Produce Auction, al- For more information, please con-
lowing the participants to experience tact Denise Foster, Executive Director
"commerce in action" while observ- Leadership Southern Maryland, 301-
ing interaction of the Mennonite and 862-SOMD, via email denise@lead-
Misinformation, Rumors
Early Voting
October 26th through November 2nd
7:00 am to 8:00 pm everyday (including
Saturday & Sunday).
By Guy Leonard • Hollywood Firehouse
Staff Writer
24801 Three Notch Road Hollywood
As Election Day draws closer the
local Board of Elections is busy not
only preparing to ensure the smooth
Election Day Voting Centers
November 3rd 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
collection of ballots during the nation’s
most difficult time in recent memory but
• Hollywood Firehouse
helping voters with constant questions
24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood
about the shape voting opportunities
will take this year.
• Great Mills High School
This year, registered voters can either
21130 Great Mills Road, Great Mills
vote by a mail-in ballot, vote at the
county’s single early voting center in
• Leonardtown High School
Hollywood, drop their ballots in a safe
23995 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown
box, vote in person on election day or
they can go to the Board of Elections
• Margaret Brent Middle School
and cast their ballot there at any time.
29675 Point Lookout Road, Mechanicsville
But erroneous or incomplete
information about how voters can cast Canvassing ballots that come in either election.
• Lexington Park Elem School
their ballot still abounds, the election by mail, in-person or from the secure The board has sent out 21,060 mail-
46763 S. Shangri-La Drive, Lexington Park
board staff says. boxes is a daily job. in ballots as of Oct. 16, according to
“People think the ballot boxes are “It’s very challenging,” Adkins said. the elections board, and 8,229 had been
• Spring Ridge Middle School
locked,” said Wendy Adkins, the “But we’re on it. returned by that same date.
19856 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park
director of the St. Mary’s County Board “Whatever mail we get in, we process Early voting begins Oct. 26 and
of Elections. “There is a flap there to it.” runs through Nov. 2; the Hollywood
• Lettie Marshall Dent Elem School
protect the ballots, they just need to push Ballots sent in and canvassed before Volunteer Fire Department is the
37840 New Market Turner Road,
on the flap. Election Day are counted immediately. county’s only early voting site and has
Mechanicsville
“They’re all unlocked 24 hours a day, “The sooner they get them to us, the been for years.
seven days a week.”
The ballot boxes are under surveillance
sooner they’ll be counted,” Adkins said.
“And they can come in here anytime
There were efforts this year
championed by Del. Brian Crosby and
Ballot Drop Boxes
by St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and cast their vote during our normal William Hall, head of the local NAACP
• Lexington Park Library
deputies to ensure ballot security. business hours.” chapter, to have additional voting sites
21677 F D R Blvd Lexington Park
“We empty them twice a day,” said There are 11 ballot boxes set out placed in the southern portion of the
Susan Julian, deputy election supervisor. throughout the county and they appear county.
• Hollywood Firehouse
The challenges facing the small to be more popular than the U.S. Mail Crosby alleged that having only one
24801 Three Notch Road Hollywood
staff at the elections board have been among residents. such polling place was an act of voter
significant, Adkins said. “More people are using the drop suppression, but his efforts failed this
• Great Mills High School
There are just six full time employees boxes,” Julian said. “They’re not trusting year.
21130 Great Mills Road Great Mills
and four temporary ones, Adkins said, the mail.” Del. Matt Morgan responded to
to oversee 510 election judges. There are still questions about ballot Crosby’s allegations by saying that voters
• Board of Elections (old office)
The staff continues to canvass ballots, signatures, which are required, but they in the northern section of the county
41650 Tudor Hall Road Leonardtown
along with a bipartisan team, at their do not have to exactly match those found were not alleging voter suppression and
new headquarters in Leonardtown that on voter registrations, elections board they also had a significant distance to
• Charlotte Hall Library
once housed the library. staff said. travel to vote early.
37600 New Market Road Charlotte Hall
The last day for a resident to send in It’s one of the many questions they “We’ve always had one,” Adkins said
a mail-in ballot is Nov. 3, Election Day, field in confusing times, another is why of the single early voting site. “By law,
• Board of Elections (new office)
and it must be postmarked by that date. voters can’t use their normal polling that is all required of us.”
23250 Hollywood Road Leonardtown
“Or they can hand deliver it by 8p.m. place on Election Day and instead must Residents can also register to vote the
to us or at any of the drop boxes,” travel to one of seven in St. Mary’s same day they cast a ballot on Election
• Leonardtown High School
Adkins said. designated for that use. Day or during early voting, but a valid
23995 Point Lookout Road Leonardtown
But they warned those with mail-in The succinct answer is that COVID-19 Maryland drivers license is required
ballots that they must either use them or fears closed many of the available places as well as official information on their
• Margaret Brent Middle School
take extra pains. that could have been used to host a current address.
29675 Point Lookout Road Mechanicsville
“If they received a mail-in ballot they polling station, Julian said, and there Barring that, a valid state identification
can’t vote using a regular in-person likely would not be enough election card and a form such as a utility bill or
• Lexington Park Elem School
ballot,” Julian said. “They’d have to use judges to staff every one if they were. paycheck confirming residency will
46763 S. Shangri-La Drive Lexington Park
a provisional ballot.” “The buildings just weren’t open,” allow a same-day register to vote on a
This process is instilled to ensure Julian said. “And a lot of our election provisional ballot.
The following ballot drop boxes
that no one can cast a ballot twice; it judges were older and at risk.” For now, the staff there are continuing
will be available during the week of
is assumed that those who requested a Adkins said the board’s usual to take questions from residents leading
Oct. 22nd – Oct. 24th (exact date of
mail-in ballot would use it. volunteers weren’t signing up to up to Nov. 3.
installation not known yet) The box
If not, they can only vote via a volunteer. “There are so many rumors on social
will be open 24/7 thru November 3,
provisional ballot that must be examined “Election judges were dropping out,” media that it makes our job harder,”
2020 until 8:00 pm:
and confirmed to be legitimate by the said Adkins. Julian said.
board of elections. Despite continuing confusion, the Phone lines are always open, Adkins
• Spring Ridge Middle School
“It’s not a problem,” Adkins told The election staff say that there are even said.
19856 Three Notch Road Lexington Park
County Times. “But it’s a lot more work more options to allow for voting now “We’re here on the phone lines all day
on the voter than necessary.” than ever before. long,” Adkins said. “If residents have
• Lettie Marshall Dent Elem School
It’s also extra work for the elections “The options are out there,” Adkins questions they can call us.”
37840 New Market Turner Rd
staff. said. “We’re running two kinds of guyleonard@countytimes.net
Mechanicsville
“We have to research everyone,” elections: a mail-in and an in-person St. Mary's County Board of Elections
Julian said. one.” 301-475-4200 ext. 71625
Voter enthusiasm appears strong this
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20 Education The County Times Thursday, October 22, 2020
During COVID19
the Association of Community Col-
lege Trustees (ACCT) Professional
Board Staff Network (PBSN). In
this capacity, Pfeiffer will provide
leadership, facilitate communica- To the Editor Blake’s day, her schedule follows:
tion and develop programs for the As you know, education in the age Period 1. Physics 1
annual ACCT Congress. of COVID19 is a moving target. It 2. AP Psychology
ACCT is a non-profit educa- goes from virtual on-line only, to in 3. American Foreign Policy
tional organization of governing class and on-line, to all in class. 4. AP Spanish 5
boards, representing more than Schools open then close. According 5. AP Calculus 2
6,500 elected and appointed trust- to Tawnell Hobbs, “A growing num- 6. Lunch- runs clubs
ees who govern more than 1,200 ber of schools nationwide are closing 7. AP American History
community, technical and junior temporarily or longer term just days 8. AP Literature
colleges in the United States and be- after reopening as the coronavirus Please note that textbooks are avail-
yond. Located in Washington, D.C., pandemic threatens to upend another able for each class.
ACCT is a major voice of communi- school year.” Blake is active in many organiza-
ty college trustees to the presiden- My granddaughter, Blake Bahr, tions. Some include, President of
tial administration, U.S. Congress, suggested I write “A Day in the life the Key Club, Vice President of the
the Departments of Education and of a Leonardtown Senior Dur- Spanish Honor Society, Member
Labor and more. The Northeast Re- ing COVID19.” She thought that of the National Honor Society, and
gion includes Connecticut, Dela- that would give the public a feeling others. During the entire year she
ware, District of Columbia, Maine, of virtual learning from a student”s does Freshman Orientation. Blake
Massachusetts, Maryland, New CSM Chief of Staff Larisa Pfeiffer perspective rounds out her very busy day on the
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, I took her to lunch and took notes Leonardtown Hockey Team.
“CSM helped me enter the world as she attempted to bring on-line Since Blake is a senior, she is mak-
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Ver- of higher education as a student and
mont, New Brunswick, Newfound- learning to my level of understanding. ing decisions about college.
then as a professional,” said Pfei- Blake has a Monday/Wednesday Paramount in this is the Scholastic
land, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward ffer. “My family and I have all en-
Island and Quebec. schedule and a Tuesday/Thursday Aptitude Test (SAT). Leonardtown
joyed personal enrichment, work- schedule. On both Monday and has a college and career counselor.
In her CSM position as the col- force development, and academic
lege’s first chief of staff, Pfeiffer Wednesday she has periods 1,2,7,and Students must be self-motivated
courses through CSM. The college 8. to reach out to the counselor. The
relies on peers serving in similar is an extension of our family and
roles in community colleges and Using the learning platform Google counselor sends out information
our ability to contribute meaning- Meet, content is presented live from about
four-year institutions to understand fully to our community is a di-
higher education and governance the teacher at school to the students at scholarships. The guidance coun-
rect result of our relationship with home using various devices. The selor assists with applications, rec-
trends and policies; and to create a CSM”.
shared knowledge network. classes are 45 minutes long and the ommendations and transcripts.
Pfeiffer holds an associate degree students can ask questions. Class Blake is one among 435 other
In addition to being elected to in Arts and Sciences from CSM;
the PBSN, Pfeiffer received a mem- size is between 15-35 students. seniors. As a retired Board of
a bachelor’s degree in Business On Tuesday and Thursday, 3, 4, and Education member, I know that this
bership grant for the National As- from the University of Maryland,
sociation of Presidential Assistants 5th period lessons are live on Google county has every reason to be so
a master’s in Communication from Meet. At that time they can do home- proud of all of its students. May God
in Higher Education this July. This Southern New Hampshire Univer-
furthers Pfeiffer’s network and ac- work and classwork. Bless America!
sity, and is currently a doctoral Friday, during “Office Hours,” Blake Bahr senior, Leonardtown
cess to information resources that candidate of the Community Col-
aid in her service to presidential each teacher opens on-line for one High School
lege Leadership program at Ferris hour. The teacher sits and waits for a Marilyn Crosby Retired Board of
leadership at CSM. State University. She was recently
“Larisa’s support of CSM’s Board student to join and ask questions. Education Member
published in the April 2020 Vol. To give a better understanding of
of Trustees and our senior leader- 10 Issue 1 of AT ISSUE “Building
ship team is exceptional,” said CSM the Community College Leadership
President Dr. Maureen Murphy. Pipeline: Prioritizing Succession
“Her new role with ACCT is an ex-
tension of her widely known com-
mitment to the success of all com-
Planning”. Pfeiffer’s dissertation
research is focused on onboarding find us on
and education practices of new
munity colleges as well as her pas- trustees appointed to community
sion for transforming lives through college board governance.
lifelong learning and service.” “I consider myself a helper,” she
Prior to serving as CSM’s chief shared. “My experience and edu-
of staff, Pfeiffer spent four years cational attainment align deeply
as the institution’s lead commu- with my commitment to ensure the
nity engagement coordinator and mission of the community college
five years as the college’s business continues to serve the needs of our
and information technology coor- community and that CSM leader-
dinator for CSM Workforce De- ship is fully supported to ensure
velopment division. She has also this important work gets done.”
served as an adjunct professor of Press Release from CSM.
Communication. www.facebook.com/CountyTimesStMarys
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Patuxent River
Naval Air Station
“Blackjacks” Test MV-22s on LPD-Class Ship
A team of pilots and engineers from thaniel Ross, HX-21’s operations officer. was pretty amazing to watch.” The CMV-22B is designed to carry up
Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) “And even with a whole lot of smart peo- During the detachment HX-21’s CMV- to 6,000 pounds of cargo and/or person-
21 recently joined colleagues from other ple working on our test plan to help us 22B COD aircraft made two delivery nel and operate up to a range of 1,150
Navy and Marine Corps commands to understand the interactions between the trips to the New York, ferrying maintain- nautical miles. The aircraft will replace
conduct MV-22 Osprey landing and ship ship and the aircraft, when we actually ers and their supplies. Normally a test the venerable C-2A Greyhound, which
compatibility tests aboard the amphibi- got out to the ship and began flying the team and their equipment would be load- has been fulfilling the COD role since
ous transport dock USS New York (LPD test points, we still found things (Issues) ed aboard a ship pierside; but because the 1966.
21). The testing also included the first that we weren’t necessarily looking for, New York was underway at the outset, Ross said that in addition to providing
shipboard landings for the Navy’s new or expecting to find. But, we were able to everything for the tests had to be flown to valuable data to engineers and designers
CMV-22B Carrier Onboard Delivery adjust our test plan quickly, to account for and from the ship. about the performance envelope of the
(COD) variant of the Osprey. them, which allowed us to make recom- “The CMV-22B is a great choice Osprey family of tilt-rotor aircraft when
Over the course of the 10-day detach- mendations to the class desk for envelope for that mission,” said Navy Lt. Gavin operating aboard LPD-class ships, the
ment in July, the test team flew 180 ship- adjustments.” Kurey, a test pilot and project officer at detachment also provided valuable les-
board approaches and landings, totaling Teamwork was crucial to the success of HX-21 who flew the first of the two COD sons in teamwork for the squadron that
just under 45 hours of flight testing, to the mission, Ross said. Most of the people trips to the New York with the squadron’s will benefit future test activities. “Every-
develop a better understanding of how pi- on the test team, which numbered 50 pi- then-commanding officer, Lt. Col. John one was at the right place at the right time
lots can successfully avoid the effects of a lots and engineers at its peak, had served Ennis, and crew chief Brian Neseth. “As to make the mission a success, and that
phenomenon called “recirculation” when together on a previous detachment, so we were planning the test detachment on- was due to the professionalism of every-
flying to and from ships. Recirculation they had already learned to work togeth- load missions, we realized that the Navy one involved,” Ross said.
occurs when the downwash from the air- er. The test program involved members aircraft was going to be a viable resource Nicknamed the “Blackjacks,” HX-21
craft’s rotors is reflected off a ship’s deck of Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMX) for helping our team to accomplish its provides developmental flight test and
back into the rotors’ rotation arc, causing 1 based at Marine Corps Base Quantico, goals. And the aircraft just plugged right evaluation of rotary-wing and tilt-rotor
the aircraft to suddenly lose lift. Va., Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron into its intended role perfectly.” aircraft and their associated airborne sys-
The team performed low-power-mar- (HMH) 464 based at Marine Corps Air Kurey said that although the ferry tems in support of U.S. Navy and Marine
gin testing, and developed procedures Station New River, Jacksonville, N.C., flight was strictly business, everyone on Corps training, combat, and combat sup-
for day and night approaches that would and Expeditionary Strike Group 2 based board was aware that they were making port missions. The squadron can trace
minimize the effects of recirculation. in Norfolk, Va. history. “The crew was certainly excited, its roots at NAS Patuxent River back to
The outcome of this testing was to iden- Ross identified the leadership and crew and so were all the passengers, who knew 1949, when the then-Naval Air Test Cen-
tify better control limits for the aircraft, of the New York for particular praise. that they were the first people to be fer- ter first established a rotary-wing test di-
and develop guidance and procedures “From the captain all the way down to the ried out to a ship at sea in the new COD vision. Today, HX-21 teams are engaged
that will improve safety for the MV-22 people pulling the chocks and chains, ev- Osprey,” Kurey recalled. “Everyone was in testing six families of aircraft, includ-
fleet. The testing clearly demonstrated eryone understood the importance of this buzzing with positive energy the whole ing the CH-53K King Stallion, the MV-
the value of developmental testing. test and how the lessons learned from it flight and the crew of the New York was 22 and CMV-22B Osprey, and the Presi-
“We hit 100% of the high priority test will save lives,” Ross said. “The whole excited that their ship was going to be the dential helicopter fleet.
points,” said Marine Corps Maj. Na- crew understood and embraced that. It first to have a Navy Osprey land on it.”
An MV-22 Osprey attached to the Blackjacks of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 lands on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) on July 20, 2020.
24 Sports The County Times Thursday, October 22, 2020
In Remembrance
The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Constance “Connie” R. Theresa Marie Meinert where she earned her Bachelor’s De-
gree in Education. She spent several
Goddard years as a teacher at Father Andrew
White Catholic School in Leonard-
town, first as a Pre-K aide and later
as a second grade teacher. In later
years, she was employed by David’s
Flowers before moving to her job
as an administrative assistant for
the Facilities Department at Asbury
Solomons.
Theresa married Joseph Meinert
on November 6, 1988, at St. Pius X
in Bowie, MD. Together, they were
blessed to raise two children, Mon-
ica and Lia. Theresa’s home and
family were her greatest joys. She
cherished being a stay-at-home mom
to her children for several years and
devoted her time and care to making
her house a home—from decorating
for each season to tending her f lower
Star St. Mary’s Hospital. garden. Theresa was very creative;
He was born on July 30, 1945 in Theresa Marie Meinert, 60, of she made her daughters’ Hallow-
West Branch, Michigan and lived Leonardtown, MD, passed away een costumes and crafted beautiful
most of his life in St. Mary’s County, peacefully at her home on October scrapbooks in her spare time. She
Constance “Connie” R. Goddard, 15, 2020. was a fantastic cook and made the
86 of Leonardtown, Maryland for- Maryland.
Butch enlisted into the Air Force Theresa was born on March 25, best chicken and pasta dishes, in ad-
merly of Piney Point, Maryland 1960, in Washington, D.C., to Alfred dition to hosting the annual Thanks-
passed away October 12, 2020 at on October 19, 1962. After his Hon-
orable Discharge, he started his work G. Asero and Dolores (Candelieri) giving dinner for her family.
Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital. Asero. She loved the beach and enjoyed
Born on February 5, 1934 at Provi- as a draftsman for Lorenzi, Dodds
and Gunnill, Inc. in Lexington Park, Theresa attended the University traveling over the years to Ocean
dence Hospital, Washington, DC., of Maryland in College Park, MD, City, MD, Cape May, NJ, and Punta
she was the daughter of the late Eth- Maryland and for the past 50 years
el Chesser Rice and Charles Noble has provided property related servic-
Brinsfield
Rice of St. George Island. es to thousands of St. Mary’s County
She is survived by the father of her residents, working for Larry Day &
children Francis R. Goddard, sons Associates, Nokleby Surveying and
Wayne (Lisa) Goddard of Valley most recently VARC. LLC. Butch
Lee, MD, Douglas (Sandy) Goddard married his lovely wife Ellen (Tins-
of Middleburg, FL, and daughters ley) in Leonardtown in December of
Katherine (Hugh) Carithers of Jack- 1979. He loved playing golf at the
Our Family
Life Celebration Homes &
sonville, FL, Pamela (Bill) Johnson Breton Bay Golf Course, and was one
of Weston, FL, and Cindy (Ken- of the original Blitz members, #5. Crematory
may be made to the St. Mary’s Coun- 30195 Three Notch Road
ty Historical Society P.O. Box 212 and Tiffany Bailey (Steve) of South
Leonardtown, MD 20650 or Leonar- Carolina; his eight grandchildren Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
dtown Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. and one great grandchild and his sib- 301-472-4400
Box 299 Leonardtown, MD 20650. lings, Agatha Lakin, Versha (Boot-
sy) Osburn and Randy Bailey. He
Francis Anthony “Butch” is preceded in death by his parents
(Bonnie and Leonard Cochran).
Bailey Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Family owned and operated for two generations
In Remembrance
The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Cana in the Dominican Republic. ably discharged. Later on Jean was Jim (Wapi) Hedrick passed away MD passed away on October 11,
Theresa is survived by her hus- hired by the A & P Grocery Store on October 16, 2020, at 91 years of 2020 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
band, Joseph; her children, Monica as their Accounts Payable Clerk for age, at the Charlotte Hall Veterans in Leonardtown, MD.
Meinert of Washington, DC, and over 20 years of employment. She Home. Born on September 2, 1929, He was born on October 3, 1938 in
Lia Neice (Derek) of Nashville, TN; enjoyed going to play Bingo, cross in Fort Worth, Texas, Jim was a Norwich England to the late James
her parents; her siblings, Joseph stitching and watching old game graduate of Texas A&M University Walker Russell and Elsie Cowell
Asero (Sally) of Arnold, MD, An- shows . She loved spending time (Gig ‘em Aggies) and served in the Russell.
thony Asero (Eileen) of Gambrills, with family and friends, especially U.S. Air Force during the Korean In May of 1955, Jim and his family
MD, and Christine Asero of Bowie, her grandchildren. War. Jim was a world traveler who immigrated to the United States of
MD; and her nephews, Michael and Jean is survived by her children, lived in Africa for over 30 years. He America at the age of 16 and became
Thomas Asero. Daniel McConaha of Tenaha, TX; travelled around the world with his a naturalized U.S. Citizen of which
In lieu of f lowers, memorial con- Doreen Marie Boucher (Arnie Akin) wife and three children, seeing many he was extremely proud. He resided
tributions may be made to Hospice of Callaway, MD; Donna Jean Davis wonders of the world like the Great in Detroit, Michigan until enlisting
of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonar- of Ruskin, FL; and Debra Ellen Lus- Pyramids, the Taj Mahal, the Parthe- in the United States Navy in January
dtown, MD 20650. sier (Phil) of Monroe, NC; 8 grand- non, the f loating markets in Thai- 1957 and proudly served his country
Condolences to the family may be children; 17 great grandchildren and land and Taiwan, to name a few. He as active duty military for 23 years
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. 2 great-great grandchildren; and climbed to the base camp of the Hi- until his retirement in 1978. Dur-
Arrangements by the Brinsfield extended family and friends. She is malayas, climbed Mount Kenya and ing his service he earned the posi-
Funeral Home, P.A. preceded in death by her parents, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro twice. tion of Master Chief Petty Officer.
her sons David Robert McConaha While in Africa, working as part He served aboard the nuclear sub-
Jean Lauria Fontaine and Dennis McConaha and her sib- of many U.S. AID programs, Jim marines the USS Nathaniel Greene,
lings Donald Bedard, Albert Bedard, helped areas in Ethiopia, Kenya, USS Trout and USS James Madison
Lorraine Bouchard and Lucille Ro- Uganda, Tanzania and South Af- as well as other Submarine groups.
manych and a grandchild Scott Akin. rica, with agricultural techniques In 1967, he married the love of his
Donations in her memory may be to improve both crop and livestock life, his beloved wife, Sharon Louise
made to the Hospice of St Mary’s PO yields. Jim was also a photographer Russell in Charleston, S.C. Together
Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 2050. for National Geographic, providing they celebrated over 37 wonderful
Condolences to the family may be incredible photographs of African years of marriage raising a fam-
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. wildlife. He was an avid hunter and ily and traveling and enjoying many
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Safari Guide. adventures. After retiring from the
Funeral Home, P.A. Jim is predeceased by his wife Navy, he worked as a Civil Servant
Loretta Mae Colleps Hedrick, his for the United States Army as well
Jim (Wapi) Hedrick mother, Nannie Hedrick and father, as multiple Contractors. His work
Carl Hedrick. He is survived by his accomplishments included the Air
three children and son-in-law, Rob- Force One Presidential Pilot Pro-
ert Hedrick, Jamie McClellan and gram, supporting the Pentagon, the
her husband Dan McClellan, Michael Army Cryptological Operations and
Hedrick, and 10 Grandchildren. at NSA as a dedicated Program Man-
An interment service will be held ager for many years.
at a later date at the family’s private Jim was a person who enjoyed
cemetery. learning and earned a Master’s De-
Condolences may be made to the gree as well as multiple Bachelor of
family at www.brinsfieldfuneral. Science Degrees. He was an avid
Jean Lauria Fontaine, 86, formerly com classical music enthusiast and wine
of Springfield, MA, recently resid- All arrangements have been made connoisseur and particularly enjoyed
ing in Callaway, MD, passed away at Brinsfield Funeral Home, Char- a good red wine, Single Malt Scotch
on October 13, 2020 at Hospice of lotte Hall, MD and watching classic James Bond
St. Mary’s surrounded by her loving and John Wayne movies and foot-
family. James Cowell “Jim” ball. He enjoyed grilling and travel-
She was born in Indian Orchard, ling around the globe in his younger
Massachusetts to the late George Ar- Russell years. He travelled throughout the
thur Bedard and Leah Marlowe. world, but particularly loved trips
Jean served in the Air Force from to Germany and travelling down the
1952 to 1954 when she was honor- Rhine River. He loved the ocean
air and being by the water of any
kind. His love of God, his family
and his Country were the corner-
stone of his life. He took great joy
in his grandchildren and supported
and encouraged them in all their
accomplishments.
He was a member of St. John Fran-
Lynda J. Striegel cis Regis Catholic Church and a 4th
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Lyn speaks to many groups regarding Estate Planning & would Lodge.
be happy to speak to yours. Lyn also offers complimentary Jim is survived by his children:
Estate Planning Classes the Third Wednesday of Each Month Kellie L. Daniel (Bruce) of Holly-
at 11AM at 8906 Bay Avenue • North Beach, MD 20714. wood, MD, Scott C. Russell (Me-
lissa) of California, MD, and Pamela
ETCM James Cowell “Jim” Rus-
301-855-2246 • www.legalstriegel.com sell, USN (Ret.), 82, of Great Mills, L. Riley (Kevin) of Prince Freder-
ick, MD; his grandchildren: Brent
Thursday, October 22, 2020 The County Times Obituaries 27
Russell Daniel (Michelle), Dana ship, the USS Bayfield APA-33. He efforts. In addition, he was a proud loving partnership. You never saw
Kathleen Daniel, Shelby Colleen participated in the first US offensive member of the National Rif le Asso- one without the other. They would
Daniel, William Alexander Russell, campaign in the Vietnam War (1965 ciation (NRA). Rex was a mentor to go out every evening for a drive or
and Kelly Megan Riley; his compan- Operation Starlite), and was thereby many and some had the pleasure of to pick-up dinner from their daugh-
ion of ten years, Joan Caruthers; and proudly a Vietnam Combat Veteran. calling him Coach. ter, Leslie and spoil their grandson,
many extended family and friends. Rex eventually retired with the rank In his private life, he was a lov- Bricen. Rose knew how much Bricen
In addition to his wife and his par- of Commander, US Naval Reserve. ing and devoted husband, father, and enjoyed apples so she always made
ents, he is also preceded in death by While completing his active duty grandfather. He cherished his fam- sure to stop by the Amish to get him
his siblings, Judith Harrington and service at Patuxent River Naval Air ily and was so appreciative of his some. She loved to hear all about his
John Russell, and his beloved sister- Station, Rex met Francy, and they friends and neighbors. Rex was hon- day and listen to his stories.
in-law, Patricia Lumsden. married in 1969. The couple moved est, fair, and a wonderful person. Rose was a wonderful woman who
Memorial contributions may be to Huntington, West Virginia where Rex was predeceased by his par- always had a bright smile, a strong
made to ACTS, P.O. Box 54, Bush- Rex received his Master’s of Busi- ents, Windsor and Helen Eagan; will and caring heart. She adored
wood, MD 20618. ness Administration (with concen- daughter, Cynthia Harris-Sola; sib- her family above all. She was an
Condolences to the family may be trations in Accounting and Manage- lings, Betty Jarrell, Eileen Went- avid reader, but was never far from
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. ment) from Marshall University in worth, Windsor Eagan, and Helen her iPad. When she wasn’t checking
Arrangements by the Brinsfield 1971. He was selected as the first Pushkin. her Facebook to check-in on family
Funeral Home, P.A. graduate assistant for the School of In honor of Rex Eagan, memo- and friends, she enjoyed crossword
Business, and was an active member rial donations may be made to the puzzles. A woman with a heart of
Rex Eagan of the American Business Club. Wounded Warriors Foundation, gold and sunny disposition, Rose
It was there that Rex also be- the local VFW, American Legion, struggled for many years with health
gan a storied teaching career that and the 7th District Fire and Rescue issues, but she never let her spirit
would span across decades and in- Squad. fail. You would always find her with
clude teaching at the graduate and Condolences to the family may be a smile on her face and laughter in
undergraduate levels for Marshall made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com the air.
University, University of Maryland, All arrangements have been made She was a sassy woman with a
and Florida Institute of Technology, at Brinsfield Funeral Home, Char- backbone of steel. She prided her-
in addition to providing hundreds lotte Hall, Maryland. self on being a woman of strength
of courses for the US Navy. While and confidence. Family was every-
teaching at Marshall, Rex, was given Rose Marie Goldsborough thing to Rose and if you knew her,
the honor of Teacher of the Year by you were family. Rose cherished all
the student body within the School of her relationships, especially the
of Business. bonds she had with her grandchil-
Shortly after receiving his MBA, dren. She wanted to do nothing more
Rex moved with his family to St. than spoil them and hold them close.
Mary’s County where he embarked She kept in constant contact with her
on an illustrious career in the field family via telephone.
of Department of Defense contract- A great woman has made her
ing spanning 45 years. way to heaven. She will be missed
After heading the Booz Allen and by many, but none as much as her
Hamilton office that directly sup- family.
ported the Naval Air Test Center, Rose is survived by her husband,
It is with great sadness that the Rex co-founded, Eagan, McAllister Thomas Edward Goldsborough of
family of Rex Eagan announces his Associates Inc. (“EMA”) in 1984. Mechanicsville, MD; daughters,
passing on Wednesday, October 7, With amazing colleagues, EMA Leslie Renee Montgomery (Steven)
2020 at the age of 77. grew from 2 employees to over 1,000 of Mechanicsville, MD and Jennifer
Rex will be lovingly remembered in fourteen states when Rex left the Marie Butler (Chris) of Davidson-
by his wife of 51 years, Frances company in 2000. ville, MD; step-children, Joyce Hill
(Francy) Eagan; children, Patrick Later in his career, Rex owned and (Mickey) of Mechanicsville, MD,
Eagan and Jeffrey Eagan; grandchil- managed other successful govern- Diane Ritchie (John) of Orange, VA,
dren, Breanne Harris, 1 LT Kevin ment contracting companies includ- Gerald Irvin (Joan) of VA, Stewart
Harris, US Army, Nicholas Harris, ing Compendium Federal Technol- Irvin of NC and Craig Goldsborough
Matthew Eagan, and Connor Eagan; ogy LLC, J. Aguinaldo Group, Inc., Rose Marie Goldsborough, 58, of (Barbara) of Great Mills, MD; and
brother, John (Jack) Eagan; sister, and the Sienna Group, LLC. He was Mechanicsville, MD departed this three (3) grandchildren; Bricen Ri-
Carol Hubicsak; numerous nieces also a mergers and acquisitions advi- life on Friday, October 9, 2020 at ley Montgomery, Emmett Charles
and nephews, along with other fam- sor with Cortland Advisors, LLC. MedStar Washington Hospital Cen- Butler, and Ophelia Grace Butler.
ily members and friends. Rex’s Rex particularly enjoyed the life- ter, Washington, DC. She is also survived by her sisters,
daughter Cynthia Harris-Sola passed long friendships and partnerships She was born on July 4, 1962 in Josephine Ann Scully of Leonard-
away on January 25, 2019. that he made during his professional Leonardtown, MD to the late Benja- town, MD, Mary Louise McDaniel
Rex was born in Charleston, West career. Moreover, he was proud that min Samuel Goddard and Mary Lou- of Leonardtown, MD and Agnes
Virginia in 1943 to Windsor and his companies supported the US mil- ise (Hewitt) Goddard. Elizabeth Birch of Piney Point, MD.
Helen Eagan. Rex was the young- itary and its warfighters. Rose met and married her first She was preceded in death by her
est of seven children. He attended husband, Graham Irvin in 1980. parents, and first husband, Graham
Marshall University, in Huntington, In his spare time, Rex enjoyed trav- They were married until his untime- Irvin.
West Virginia, on an academic schol- eling the world with his wife and ly passing. When Rose met and fell In lieu of f lowers of the family
arship and graduated in 1964 with a family, shooting pool, hunting, golf- in love with Thomas Edward Golds- would like donations to be made in
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Sci- ing, and making people laugh. He borough in 1986, she knew immedi- Rose’s name to the Mechanicsville
ence. While attending Marshall, Rex was a lifetime member of the VFW, ately she found her forever love. To- Volunteer Rescue Squad, Post Office
was an active member of Tau Kappa American Legion, the St. Mary’s gether they made a wonderful couple Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
Epsilon (TKE) Social Fraternity. County Chamber of Commerce, and shared 34 years of wedded bliss. Condolences to the family may be
Shortly after graduating, Rex Patuxent Partnership, Southern Rose and Tom worked side-by-side made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
joined the US Navy and commis- Maryland Navy Alliance, in Rotary in their construction company, TEG Arrangements by the Brinsfield
sioned as an officer. In April of International, and was a supporter Custom Homes. He considered her Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A.,
1965, he arrived in country, Da and benefactor for a number of char- the brains and him the brawn. To- Charlotte Hall, MD.
Nang, Vietnam, where he met his itable organizations and community gether they made a great team and
28 Contributing Writers The County Times Thursday, October 22, 2020
Caregivers
Must Also Care A SWEET TIME AT SWEETBAY
(Financially) for
Themselves
If you’re a caregiver, possibly for your services. And as long as you You know I like to wander around and I think we went with the special because
a loved one dealing with an illness are earning income, you can con- try new places. My sense of culinary ad- there were so many entrée choices, we just
such as Alzheimer’s disease, you’re tribute to an IRA to keep building ventures has been curtailed somewhat like couldn’t decide. Next time though, I am
probably already facing some sig- resources for your own retirement. everyone’s during this crazy time, but my going to try their shrimp and grits with
nificant emotional and physical • Protect your financial interests husband and I still try to support all the lo- sautéed jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage,
challenges – so you don’t need any – and those of your loved ones. cal businesses we can and stay safe while white stone grits, boursin garlic and herb
financial ones as well. Yet, theyare You may well want to discuss le- doing so. Restaurants have thought of lots cheese, and Charleston sauce…or maybe
difficult to avoid. What steps can gal matters with the individual of creative ways to keep their doors open the Sweetbay duck breast with roasted po-
you take to deal with them? for whom you are a caregiver be- and customers coming in. tatoes, spinach with pancetta and shitake
First of all, you may be interested fore Alzheimer’s robs them of the So last Friday evening on Date Night mushrooms, red wine reduction, or maybe
in knowing the scale of the ability to think clearly. It may be #1 we started out early, not sure where the….
problem. beneficial to work with a legal we were going to end up or what we were After dinner, I was in food and drink
Consider these numbers from the professional to establish a finan- in the mood to have for dinner. We drove Nirvana, so it only took a split second after
Alzheimer’s Association: About cial power of attorney – a docu- down south on 235 from Mechanicsville Jack asked if we would like another drink
5.8 million Americans ages 65 and ment that names someone to make with not a clue. I really wanted to try for me to say yes, and move down the list
older are living with Alzheimer’s financial decisions and pay bills somewhere we had not been yet. Then to my next cocktail called the Tobacco
disease, and in 2019, caregivers of when the person with Alzheimer’s as we were nearing St. Andrew’s Church Barn Sour made with local Tobacco Barn
individuals with Alzheimer’s or no longer can. And whether you or Road I said to my husband, “What about Bourbon, lemon juice, Pineapple ginger
other dementias contributed more someone else has financial power Sweetbay Restaurant in Leonardtown? syrup, egg white, and bitters. Since my go
than 18 billion hours of unpaid of attorney, the very existence of I called to see if they had space, was to cocktail is normally a Bourbon sweet
care – worth about $244 billion in this document may help you avoid told yes, and off we went. Several of our and sour with a bit of OJ, I had to try this.
services. Furthermore, about two- getting your personal finances en- friends had told us how good the food was I have also been wanting to try a cock-
thirds of caregivers are women, tangled with those of the individu- and how great the service was. That old tail with the egg white froth. The cock-
and one-third of dementia caregiv- al for whom you’re caring. excitement started to come back to me on tail proved to be a smooth rendition of a
ers are daughters. • Keep making the right financial trying a new place. sour and was fairly quickly dispatched.
But whatever your gender or re- moves. As long as you’re suc- First, I must say how beautiful Leonar- My husband said he was in the mood for
lationship to the individuals for cessful at keeping your own fi- dtown looks on a Friday night with warm a beer when we arrived and after his cold
whom you’re providing care, you nances separate from those of your lights glowing from all the businesses. Stella, he moved on to a Buffalo Trace
can take some steps to protect your loved one, you may be able to con- And Sweetbay Restaurant and Bar was Bourbon to enjoy slowly.
own financial future. Here are a tinue making the financial moves one of those glowing businesses that had While I was sitting at the bar, I began
few suggestions: that can help you make progress a welcoming glow and the aroma of great to get a little misty-eyed remembering the
• Evaluate your employment toward your own goals. For ex- food being prepared. We already knew times I had sat at this exact spot at the old
options. If you have to take time ample, avoid taking on more debts that the booths and tables were filled for Bailey’s Restaurant bar 37 and 33 years
away from work – or even leave than you can handle Also, try to a while with reservations, so we opted to ago during my pregnancies with my two
employment altogether – to be a maintain an emergency fund con- sit at the bar, and we were greeted with a sons. I always treated myself to a cup of
caregiver, you will lose not only taining three to six months’ worth smile from our bartender Jack Fleury – tea and a piece of pie from under the glass
income but also the opportunity to of living expenses, with the money that’s him in the photo. Our menus showed domes after I would visit Drs. Mulford
contribute to an IRA and a 401(k) kept in a liquid account. Of course, lots of creative cocktails on the back along and Bowes for my check-ups. I loved to
or other employersponsored re- these tasks will be much easier if with wine and beer offerings - of course I just sit there and observe the clockwork
tirement plan. But you may have you can maintain some type of em- would look on the back first, since I love precision of the busy cooks and waitresses
some options, such as working ployment or get paid for your care- a restaurant that creates unusual cocktails. near the grills and running around to the
remotely, or at least working part giving services. The first thing I normally ask is what un- booths. I went there at other times too, but
time. Either arrangement can give There’s nothing easy about be- usual drinks do you offer. I didn’t have to it was just a special place to think about
you f lexibility in juggling your ing a caregiver. But by making the do that at Sweetbay because the cocktails what my visits had been like, and to think
employment with your caregiving right moves, you may be able, at definitely fit my criteria. Some were made about how my children were would turn
responsibilities. the least, to reduce your potential with fig preserves, hot apple cider, water- out and what their lives would like. It’s a
• Explore payment possibilities financial burden and brighten your melon-habanero puree, and guava haba- good thing I didn’t burst into tears right
for caregiving. Depending on your outlook. This article was writ- nero syrup just to name a few. I was in the there at Sweetbay’s bar.
circumstances, and those of the ten by Edward Jones for use by mood for Bourbon-based drinks; ordering Well, of course if you are going to go all
loved ones for whom you’re pro- your local Edward Jones Financial the Root of Kentucky cocktail first which in once in a while, that’s exactly what we
viding care, you might be able to Advisor. was made with Basil Hayden bourbon, did, and ordered Crème Brulee with two
work out an arrangement in which Edward Jones, Member SIPC Giffard’s ginger liqueur, strawberry, basil, spoons - though I wish I had my own. And
you can get paid something for lemon, and simple syrup – very pleasing. if all that wasn’t enough, Jack concocted
For our meal we went with the NY some type of espresso shots for all of us at
Article was contributed by David McDonough Strip specials served over homemade, the bar. That was a sweet touch to end our
yes, homemade mashed potatoes and delightful evening at Sweetbay.
Financial Advisor at Edward Jones. grilled asparagus. The grilled steaks had To each new day’s adventure, Shelby
Office located at 41680 Miss Bessie Dr Suite 302 a delicious reduction sauce that I mixed Please send your comments or ideas to:
in with the mashed potatoes. My husband shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find
Leonardtown MD, 20650 couldn’t believe it when I finished every me on Facebook
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