3 July 2020 MDVA News and Announcements

News and Announcements  -  July 3, 2020

MDVA News MDVA Cemetery Visitation Hours Return to Pre-Pandemic Schedule Effective June 29, 2020 all five state veteran cemeteries operate as follows: Administration buildings will be open to the public.  All visitors to the cemeteries and committal service guests will be required to adhere to social distancing guidelines, if not in the same household.  All visitors must wear a face covering and those entering administration buildings will be required to complete a health questionnaire.  If guests, clergy, or funeral home staff are ill, it is encouraged that they do not attend burial services. Visiting: On June 29, 2020, visiting hours will return to normal, Monday-Sunday, 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM Burials: On June 29, 2020, cemeteries will return to normal burial schedules.  However, committal services in cemetery shelters will be at 50% capacity.  Shelters are of differing square footage, therefore capacity inside will vary. Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery: maximum of 35 persons in the shelter Crownsville Veterans Cemetery: maximum of 24 persons in the shelter Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery: maximum of 30 persons in the shelter Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery: maximum of 30 persons in the shelter Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery: maximum of 27 persons in the shelter Funeral home directors have received written notification detailing operational changes.  The Department encourages family to work with their funeral home director in advance of a service to ensure all guests are aware of these changes as well. The Department will revisit changes to operations as Governor Hogan’s Road to Recovery Plan advances. For more information on the cemetery program visit: MDVA Cemetery and Memorial Program To contact individual cemeteries, please email: Chelthenham Veterans Cemetery: cheltenham.vc@maryland.gov Crownsville Veterans Cemetery: crownsville.vc@maryland.gov Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery: easternshore.vc@maryland.gov Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery: garrisonforest.vc@maryland.gov Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery: rockygap.vc@maryland.gov For More Information on MDVA Cemetery & Memorials Program On June 24th,  Keith Brown (left) was presented with his 5 year State Service Pin by Russell Ware, Director of the MDVA Cemetery and Memorials Program. Keith began his career with MDVA as a Grounds Caretaker, and was promoted to the position of Mechanical Equipment Operator. He was promoted once again and is now the Superintendent of the Memorials Program.  Thank you Keith, for your hard work and dedication and congratulations on your work anniversary. MDVA Website Tami Hardesty, pictured on the left is the MDVA Benefits Specialist at the newly relocated Hagerstown office. This new location was developed through a partnership between MDVA and the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).  The office is located inside the MVA building, 18306 Colonel Henry K, Douglas Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740.  Please call Tami for an appointment on 240-527-6894.  Appointments are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays. More Information on MDVA Service & Benefits Program  New MDVA office in Hagerstown Bill Honoring Veterans Assigns Portion of MDOT MVA Specialty Plate Fees to Maryland Veterans Trust Fund GLEN BURNIE, MD – A new law taking effect July 1 benefits Maryland veterans every time certain special vehicle registration plates are purchased from the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA). House Bill 646 was passed in the 2020 Maryland General Assembly session and allocates $10 from the sale of certain plates to Maryland Veterans Trust Fund, a non-emergency, temporary financial assistance program administered by the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs. Eligible plates include those recognizing individually earned combat-related armed services medals; honorably discharged veterans; and recipients of U.S. Department of Defense Gold Star status, which is awarded to a surviving spouse, parent, or next of kin of a United States armed forces member who lost his or her life in combat. “We’re proud to honor our veterans with not only specialty plates, but also a variety of options that provide them easier access to vital services,” said MDOT MVA Administrator Chrissy Nizer. “With the implementation of this bill, veterans and families who order these specialty plates can be assured that part of the fee will help other veterans in need.” “This past fiscal year, the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs distributed more than $100,000 in Trust Fund grants to veterans in need of financial assistance,” said Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary George Owings. “We are thankful House Bill 646 was enacted this year. We look forward to expanding our commitment to those who have served, and working with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration toward that goal.” While the new law applies only to certain specialty plates and those eligible to receive them, anyone can donate to the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund. Details are available HERE. MDOT MVA honors the men and women who serve our nation in several ways, including a “Veterans Status” designation on their driver’s license or identification card indicating they are eligible for state veteran benefits. MDOT MVA has issued more than 125,000 drivers licenses and IDs with a veteran designation. MDOT MVA also offers more than 100 specialty license plates honoring America’s military, as well as vehicle registration cards and license plate stickers for veterans who qualify as 100 percent disabled. MDOT MVA also has customer service initiatives dedicated to helping veterans and their families access resources quickly and conveniently. This month, MDOT MVA and the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs opened a veteran’s service center inside the Hagerstown branch office. It is the third veteran service center in an MDOT MVA branch. The first opened in 2019 at the Glen Burnie branch and the second opened in March inside the Salisbury branch office. All three veteran’s benefits centers are open during MDOT MVA business hours by appointment only. For information on these and other services, visit mva.maryland.gov/Pages/ militaryandveterans. For More Information on the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund Each quarter of the year, Valor Construction selects one veteran who needs assistance and replaces the roof of their home.  This photo was taken recently at the home of a veteran who received a new replacement roof.  Those who came out to congratulate the veteran included: Deputy Chief Spriggs, Fire Fighter Drew, Battalion Chief Powel, Adam Kincaid (Valor Construction), MDVA Secretary George Owings, Fire Fighter Pratt, Lieutenant Makovisky, and Al Kincaid, Valor Construction President.

State Partner News Governor Hogan declared June "Adaptive Boating Month" in Maryland and Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford attended a ceremony and presented a Proclamation honoring CRAB (Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating).  Video by Chesapeake Bay Boating Capital Gazette Article From left to right in this photo are: CRAB Executive Director Paul Bollinger, MDVA Secretary George Owings, DNR Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, President of the CRAB Board of Directors Brad LaTour and MDOD Secretary Carol Beatty Maryland VSBE Program Veteran business owners are invited and encouraged to participate in Maryland's Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Program. It provides contracting opportunities on state-funded procurements for certified veteran-owned small businesses. The business must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more veterans, and must meet the size standards established by the US Small Business Administration. There is no cost to participate. Certification in the VSBE Program is a 3-step process which takes place through the state's vendor registration tool, eMaryland Marketplace Advantage. Use the link below to learn more about the program and the details on completing the certification process. VSBE Program Training for Small Business Owners In this new environment of social distancing, everyone is adapting. Today's seminars are webinars, Zoom meetings, Facebook Live events, Google Meets, and more. If you have a smart phone or a computer, you have what you need to tap into these valuable training and information sessions. Capacity can fill quickly, so sign up early when required to do so. 07/07/2020 - MBE Application Assistance Workshop 07/09/2020 - Productize - Steps for Turning Your Service Into a Product 07/14/2020 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship 07/16/2020 - Connect with Customers and Manage Your Business Remotely 07/21/2020 - Prepare to Persevere - The Future of Technology & Business 07/21/2020 - Women's Leadership Conference Check out our full listing of small business eventsonline at goMDsmallbiz.maryland.gov.

Federal Partner News VA Seeking women who served in the military We invite you to participate in a study focusing on your health behaviors and life experiences as a woman Veteran. The goal of the Health for Every Veteran Study is to better understand the experiences of Veterans from all backgrounds and promote their health and well-being, including women who served. We are especially interested in hearing the diverse voices within our communities. Participants will be helping advance Veteran research, without leaving their homes!The study is being conducted by researchers at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. It consists of completing a confidential, web-based questionnaire every 9 months for approximately 2 years (for a total of 4 questionnaires). All research activities are completed online, with no in-person visits required. For more information, please go to https://healthforeveryvet-women.questionpro.com Federal News Fourth of July Observance - A Capitol Fourth, PBS Celebrate the Fourth of July with the National Archives National Center for PTSD Invisible Wounds: Understanding PTSD, Health.mil article DOD Trains Staff to Collect Convalescent Plasma Donations, Health.mil article COVID-19 Plasma Sought - Walter Reed National Military Medical Center,  fedweek.com US Department of Labor: Apprenticeship Pilot for Transitioning Service Members Free Educational Resources for Military and Veteran Families Live Whole Health self-care episode #32: Scheduling Pleasant Activities Live Whole Health self-care episode #33: The Guest House Phase 2 - Moving Forward Plan, VA Maryland Health Care System

Community Partner News For Your Information The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs does not endorse the organizations sponsoring these events, and we do not endorse the views they express or the products/services they offer.  The views and opinions expressed in any referenced document do not necessarily state or reflect those of MDVA.  The information provided is intended for your general knowledge only, and serves solely as a MDVA community outreach effort. Mr. David Catania, a Vietnam Marine Veteran was honored at Yingling-Ridgely VFW Post 7472 recently. Thank you to Post Commander Bill Milner and Jr. Vice Bill Braid for use of the Hall, Department of Maryland Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander Thomas Williams, VFW Post 467 Jr. Vice Mike Lexa, VFW District 7 Commander Landon Becker, Retired Executive Director Of National American Legislative Division, Louis Celli , 7472 member Shelby Rogers, Joe Dunnigan, Kay Emmanuel, Mike Sherman, Al Hernandez, PC Keith Clevenger FSK Post 11 and Don Zack for attending. Photo and text provided by Josh Marks. Community News Baltimore Station which serves homeless veterans is holding a fundraising raffle Project Opportunity - Free Late Summer/Fall Entrepreneur Training for Veterans at two locations: Southern Maryland Location Eastern Shore Location Operation Tohidu Operation Tohidu is excited to announce our Fall 2020 schedule.  The Melwood Veterans Services team has reviewed our program and instituted changes as required by common sense and the state of Maryland regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.    Besides cleaning equipment frequently and implementing social distancing, we will have all attendees drive to the retreat location.  This in effect, is reducing our service area to within a reasonable driving distance from our location near LaPlata, MD.  Applications from outside of this region will be deferred to Spring 2021 or possibly beyond.  Below you’ll find our schedule for Fall 2020. Thank you for your continued support.  Operation Tohidu® is a free, 5-day retreat program provided by Melwood Veterans Services for veterans or service members that have been diagnosed with or are self-identifying post-traumatic stress, mild traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, moral injury or military sexual trauma.  This program is open to veterans of all eras and most discharge statuses.   For an overview of our program, please see this video from our YouTube channel.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQgL4VZwuJY&t=1s.  “Tohidu” is a Cherokee word meaning peace of mind, body, and spirit and Operation Tohidu® retreats continue to promote “Peace with the past through power in the present” for hundreds of veterans each year.  For more information or to apply to attend please visit www.operationtohidu.org .   We are also on Facebook: www.facebook.com/melwoodveterans.  September 14 – 18, 2020 Women’s Session (MST Focused) September 28 – October 2, 2020 Women’s Session October 12 – 16, 2020 Women’s Session (MST Focused Retreat in partnership with The Veteran Leadership Project) November 9 – 13, 2020 Men’s Session November 30 – December 4, 2020 Couples Session December 14 – 18, 2020 TBD Community Calendar July 7, 2020 Veteran Staffing Network Tuesday Talks: How to Speak with Confidence July 8, 2020 Mortgage Help During COVID-19,   Flier Online Training - Understanding the Needs of Veterans with Dementia July 14, 2020 Maryland Department of Labor Virtual Job Club July 15, 2020 Rental Help During COVID-19,   Flier July 18, 2020 Introduction to Hero Dogs July 23, 2022 Top Secret & Poly Virtual Hiring Event

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Common Ground class: Stories of the Civil Rights Movement

  

Common Ground: July 13-17, 2020 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

Drs. Charlie Collyer and Pam Zappardino will be teaching a couple of online courses at Common Ground during Traditions Week III (Mon July 13 through Fri July 17).

One is called Stories of the Civil Rights Movement, 3rd period (1:00 to 2:15pm). We will dig into the history of major civil rights achievements, and also tell stories from our own experiences in the Deep South.

I hope you can join us. To register, go to https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/traditions-weeks-home.html?fbclid=IwAR2LDsXVYCOz8_B_Q3Mmt5B4leWyLXD_bcv7a-nSCehhsFAzNC6TX_yGFzs

If you have any questions - find Charlie’s post on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/charles.collyer/posts/10157567449331235

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We Believe

Maggie Kunz, Jim Kunz, and I were happy to pick up our signs Sat., July 4, 2020 from Greg and Kris Thorne at the Westminster Farmer's Market.

The death of Waller Tazewell Patton at Gettysburg

The death of Waller Tazewell Patton at Gettysburg

Picture caption: “The Death of General Mercer at the Battle of Princeton, January 3, 1777” by John Trumbull

I was following the death of Waller Tazewell Patton, the sixth son of John Mercer Patton, at the Battle of Gettysburg on the third day of the conflict in July 1863; when I came upon Patton’s ancestor - General Hugh Mercer. 

The Presbyterian Scots (and the Irish,) were the back bone of the American military for many generations.

According to an article in the Washington Post. Patton was, “Elected to command the 7th Virginia Infantry, in July 1863 he met his destiny at Gettysburg, in the debacle on the third day of the battle that has been immortalized as Pickett's Charge. It has been aptly described as ‘a magnificent mile-wide spectacle, a picture-book view of war that participants on both sides remembered with awe until their dying moment--which for many came within the next hour.’

“Of the more than fourteen thousand men who began the attack, less than half would return to the safety of their own lines. Among the first to perish were the officers who led their men into the cauldron of fire. The men of Pickett's division suffered the worst losses, nearly two-thirds, including all three brigade commanders. Of the thirteen regimental commanders, every single one was either killed outright or wounded.

“One of those commanders, lying mortally wounded near a stone wall that afternoon, was twenty-nine-year-old Col. Waller Tazewell Patton, whose 7th Virginia had advanced the farthest before it was repulsed. Terribly wounded in the mouth, he was eventually removed from the battlefield and taken to a nearby Union hospital in Gettysburg. He was treated with kindness by a nurse who ministered to him during the final days of his life. Before the battle he had been troubled by a premonition that he would die that day.

“The incident in which Tazewell was wounded was witnessed by an enemy artillery officer, Lt. Henry T. Lee, whose battery had been positioned just behind the stone wall. During the attack, he saw the two officers jump on the wall holding hands and instantly fall. The act so impressed him that when the charge was repulsed he went to look for them. One, a boy of nineteen, was dead, the other had his jaw shattered and was dying from a ghastly wound.

“The wounded officer motioned to Lee for a pencil and paper and wrote as follows: "As we approached the wall my cousin and regimental adjutant, Captain (name forgotten) pressed to my side and said: `Its our turn next, Tazewell.' We grasped hands and jumped on the wall. Send this to my mother so that she may know that her son has lived up to and died according to her ideals."

“Fortunately a close relative was present to offer consolation, and he noted that Tazewell's only method of communication was to write, painfully, on a slate board. Foremost in his mind were his God, his mother, and his country. Shortly before his death, in a poignant letter to his beloved mother, he reaffirmed devotion to God and asked for her prayers. The young colonel ended by scribbling on his slate board: ‘Tell my mother that I am about to die in a foreign land; but I cherish the same intense affection for her as ever.’ When Waller Tazewell Patton died, on July 23, 1863, he was the first--but not the last--member of his family to perish in the service of the Confederacy.”

A fascinating history of General Hugh Mercer may be found on History.com – here: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/hugh-mercer-dies-from-wounds-received-in-battle-of-princeton “Hugh Mercer dies from wounds received in Battle of Princeton.”

On January 12, 1777, American Brigadier General Hugh Mercer dies from the seven bayonet wounds he received during the Battle of Princeton.

Mercer’s military service ranged over two continents and three armies. Born in Rosehearty, Scotland, Mercer studied medicine at the University of Aberdeen and first served as an assistant surgeon in Bonnie Prince Charlie’s army of 1745. After the Scots uprising against the British met its devastatingly bloody end at Culloden on April 16, 1746, Mercer returned to Aberdeenshire, where he spent a year in hiding before moving to Pennsylvania in March 1747.

Cites: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/books/chap1/patton.htm Patton

A Genius for War, by Carlo D'Este. Chapter One: The Pattons of Virginia

We ne'er shall look upon his like again.--TRIBUTE TO COL. GEORGE S. PATTON, VMI, CLASS OF 1852

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/hugh-mercer-dies-from-wounds-received-in-battle-of-princeton “Hugh Mercer dies from wounds received in Battle of Princeton.”

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Who enforces mask rules in Carroll County Maryland?

Who enforces mask rules in Carroll County?

CORONAVIRUS With coronavirus pandemic ongoing, who enforces mask rules in Carroll County? By SHREEYA AGARWAL CARROLL COUNTY TIMES | JUL 05, 2020 AT 5:00 AM

https://www.baltimoresun.com/coronavirus/cc-carroll-coronavirus-masks-rules-enforcement-20200705-ujsg62rxybhz5apnifhbe3nx3m-story.html#nt=related-content

You notice that many of your favorite local businesses have begun to open their doors after months of closure, per state orders to limit the spread of COVID-19, and have decided to stop by a local business. You walk in and are surprised to find that no one, not even the store owners, are wearing masks. Concerned, you wonder what you should do.

In such a scenario, ideally you would call the Carroll County Health Department rather than the police, according to Andrea Hanley, a spokesperson from the Bureau of Environmental Health at the Carroll County Health Department.

“They [police] are not the ones getting complaints about masks. We’re the ones doing the investigations,” she said. “If we have a problem during the investigation, we will follow up with the police, and that doesn’t happen very often.”

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According to Gov. Larry Hogan’s April 15 executive order, “all customers over the age of nine are required to wear Face Coverings while inside the enclosed area of any Retail Establishment or Food service Establishment.”

And “all Foodservice Establishments shall require staff who interact with customers (including, without limitation, delivery personnel) to wear, and those staff shall wear, Face Coverings while working.”

Those who failed to comply with the orders could be subject to a $5,000 fine or imprisonment not exceeding one year.

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Related: As Maryland coronavirus numbers decline, officials warn of possible spikes from summer beach trips »

Do Carroll County police need to wear masks? That depends on the circumstances and the department. 

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Sept. 17, 2013: Westminster celebrates diversity at TriStreet block party

Sept. 17, 2013: Westminster celebrates diversity at TriStreet block party

By Kevin Dayhoff, 3:45 p.m. EDT, September 17, 2013

July 5, 2020 – I am cleaning some of my old Google Drive files (because I am about to run out of storage capacity.) And I ran across this old article from September 17, 2013 about working with my friend Dr. Darcel Harris. The links still work but it does not provide a preview of the pictures...

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Fully equipped with a spatula, sunglasses, hat and an apron, Darcel Harris was all smiles Sept. 15 as she answered questions, cooked hamburgers, and hot dogs and helped coordinate activities for over 300 folks who attended the 11th annual Pennsylvania Avenue – TriStreet Association block party in Dutterer Family Park in Westminster.

The event included multi-cultural food dishes made by residents, local fruits and vegetables donated by local farmers, dancing, pie eating contests, and educational activities for children provided by the Westminster Police Department, the Carroll County NAACP and GROW Mission (God’s Regeneration of Westminster) – one of the many local grassroots community organizations in which Harris participates.

According to Harris, the March 2013 recipient of the of the 21st annual Carroll County Human Relations Commission achievement award, the neighborhood get together was the brainchild of former Westminster City Councilwoman, 1991-1995, Rebecca Orenstein.

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Caroline and I enjoyed our run at the McDaniel College

Caroline and I enjoyed our run at the McDaniel College Friday night, July 3, 2020.

Celebration of the wonderful life of Tommy Dent at Pritt's Funeral Home.

July 3, 2020: At the celebration of the wonderful life of Tommy Dent at Pritt's Funeral Home. 

The chapel is as full as the COVID-19 guidelines will allow. 

Strawbridge United Methodist Church Pastor Ross graciously gave me an opportunity to say a prayer.

It is wonderful gathering of friends, family, and community leaders.

I shared with the folks a prayer. Please take this opportunity to join me in a prayer for my friend.

Tommy was a wonderful friend, a great leader and lived a life of grace. Tommy got it honest. His parents were wonderful and kind people. Tommy was extremely talented. He worked hard at his small business. Westminster is a much better place because of Tommy. He will be greatly missed.

Let us bow our heads and join in a short prayer. 

O god of grace and glory, we remember before you today our brother Tommy Dent. We thank you for giving him to us to know and to love as a companion in our pilgrimage on earth. In your boundless compassion, console us who mourn.  

Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family at this very difficult time. 

Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. 

May memories of happy times sustain us, the support of family and friends comfort us, and may God's love embrace you and your family and bring you peace. 

Rest in paradise my friend. See you again someday. God be merciful to your good soul.

Thinking of you as you find peace during your journey and sending strength to your family as they mourn. I pray that peace will be found for all.

No words can express how much this hurts. 

Amen