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The County Times

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Raiders Scare Panthers Before Falling Reed’s Two Touchdowns Spark Leonardtown

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer

Photo By Chris Stevens

Leonardtown running back Darren Reed would take this pitch 43 yards down field for a touchdown that tied the scored at 7. Reed added a 50-yard scoring burst in the third quarter.

LUSBY – When asked what was the difference between losing 35-0 to Patuxent High School last year and hanging with the Panthers for all four quarters this year, Leonardtown receiver Mike Copenhaver felt the answer was easy.

“Last year, we didn’t have the confidence to play with these teams,” Copenhaver said as the Raiders’ football team confounded and frustrated the Panthers before dropping a 34-14 decision at Patuxent High School on a rainy Friday night. “We weren’t prepared to play these guys last year.

This time, we were prepared.”

See Raider Football page B-

Ryken Plays Well in Loss Outscores NationallyRecognized Soccer Team in Second Half

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer

Photo By Chris Stevens

LEONARDTOWN – Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder could both see that St. Mary’s Ryken Boys’ Soccer coach James Maloney was pleased with the Knights’ effort in a 4-2 loss to Pius XI of Milwaukee, Wisc. Saturday afternoon, but the most complimentary words came from Popes head coach Scott Suprise, whose team defeated Mount St. Joe’s of Baltimore 5-1 a day prior.

“Give St. Mary’s a lot of credit for our lack of composure,” Suprise said of the second half, in which the Knights outscored the Popes 2-1 and pretty much outplayed Pius XI (now 17-0 on the season) through the final 40 minutes of the game. “They did it with their work rate and their play on the corners. They just killed us on the outside.”

Sophomore Nick Staufenberger, who scored the first goal for the Knights eight minutes into the second half, said this game was for school and state pride.

“This is our home field, so we wanted to represent our school and Maryland well,” he said. The Popes scored three goals in the first half and it looked as though they were on their way to their second easy victory in as many days.

However, the Knights came out aggressively in the second half, and at the 32-minute mark, Staufenberg broke the ice with a shot from the left side to close the

Jereme Raley scored a goal in the second half of the Knights’ 4-2 loss to Pius XI of Milwaukee, Wisc.

See Ryken Soccer page B-

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Diane Polko started the final charge for Raley’s with a single in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Raley’s Rallies to League Finals Strickland’s Two-Run Double is the Difference

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer GREAT MILLS – Raley’s Furniture Manager Juanita Redman didn’t even bother checking for the whereabouts of the ball Sam Strickland hit in Sunday afternoon’s County Women’s Softball Semi-final game – she was already headed for home.

“I just took off running and didn’t look,” Redman said of the series-winning run she scored on Strickland’s two-run double that propelled Raley’s to a 5-4 victory over Bud Light Sunday afternoon at the Brass Rail. “I was praying I didn’t have to slide.”

Strickland’s hit was the capper on a three-run rally in the bottom of the seventh inning that gave Raley’s a two games to one semi-final victory and carries them into the league finals against Just Us (Game 1 was played Oct. 1, too late to be included in this edition of the County Times.). Bud Light won the first game 8-6, but Raley’s took the final two games to advance to the finals, winning Game Two 21-8 and Game Three with a memorable rally in their final plate appearance.

With Bud Light leading 4-2 going into that last at-bat Redman had a simple plan for her players to execute.

See Raley’s Softball page B-

Hornets Look to Buzz Raiders

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer

Photo By Chris Stevens

Quarterback Will Pagliarulo and the Leonardtown football team looks for its first win of the season when they host Great Mills tomorrow night.

While the Great Mills and Leonardtown football teams both will be going into tomorrow night’s county rivalry game without any wins, you can bet that one team will take great pleasure in getting their first win against the other.

“It doesn’t matter if both teams are undefeated or both teams are winless,” said Raiders coach Anthony Pratley. “You just throw out the records. It’s Leonardtown and Great Mills.”

“We always get hyped up for county rivals,” said running back Darren Reed, who scored both Raider touchdowns in Friday night’s 34-14 loss to Patuxent, a game that has given the Raiders confidence going forward.

“We were hyped up for Chopticon, and we will be for Great Mills. It should be a good

game.”

The Hornets meanwhile, are coming off of a 50-6 loss at SMAC contender Westlake last Friday, but it wasn’t the awesome talent of the Wolverines that did the Hornets in.

“We turned the ball over four times inside their 30-yard line,” Hornets head coach Bill Griffith said. “We have to minimize our turnovers and force Leonardtown to make mistakes.”

Griffith also noticed that the Hornets played with more emotion and drive in that Westlake game. “Hopefully it carries over to the rest of the season,” he said.

The Hornets have been playing with extra incentive recently, due to the tragic passing of former Great Mills standout athlete Will Smith.

Smith, a football, basketball and baseball all-conference athlete at Great Mills, died See Football Preview page B-

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Thursday, October 2, 2008

Raider Football Continued from page B-

High School Sports Schedule 10/02-10/08/08 Thursday October 2nd

Girls’ Tennis

Boys’ Soccer

Bishop O’Connell at St. Mary’s Ryken, 3:30 p.m.

Great Mills at Patuxent, 6:00 p.m.

Field Hockey

Girls’ Soccer

Great Mills at Westlake, 4:00 p.m.

La Plata at Leonardtown, 6:00 p.m.

Chopticon at North Point, 6:00 p.m.

Volleyball

Volleyball

Tuesday October 7th

Great Mills at McDonough, 6:00 p.m.

Boys’ Soccer

Friday October 3rd Boys’ Soccer St. Mary’s Ryken at St. John’s, 4:00 p.m.

Chopticon at Lackey, 6:00 p.m.

Leonardtown at La Plata, 6:00 p.m.

Thomas Stone at Leonardtown, 6:00 p.m.

Field Hockey

Girls’ Soccer

La Plata at Chopticon, 4:00 p.m.

St. John’s at St. Mary’s Ryken, 4:00 p.m.

Chopticon at La Plata, 6:00 p.m.

Great Mills at McDonough, 6:00 p.m.

Football

Girls’ Tennis

Great Mills at Leonardtown, 7:00 p.m.

St. Mary’s Ryken at Liberty Christian, 7:00 p.m.

St. Mary’s Ryken at Paul VI, 4:00 p.m.

Volleyball

Chopticon/Leonardtown/Great Mills at St. Mary’s County Tournament (Breton Bay Country Club), 1:00 p.m.

St. Mary’s Ryken at Good Counsel, 5:30 p.m.

Chopticon at La Plata, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday October 4th Boys’ Soccer St. Vincent Pallotti at St. Mary’s Ryken, 12:00 p.m.

Cross Country St. Mary’s Ryken at Calverton, 12:00 p.m.

Great Mills at Frank Keyser Invitational Field Hockey Patuxent at Leonardtown, 12:00 p.m.

McDonough at Great Mills, 5:00 p.m.

Football Chopticon at Potomac, 3:00 p.m.

Field Hockey Leonardtown at Thomas Stone, 4:00 p.m.

North Point at Chopticon, 4:00 p.m.

Ra’joun Nelson scored a touchdown early in the fourth quarter that finally put the Raiders away.

yard line by Patrick Slaughter. Three plays later, quarterback Marcus Bullock ran in a bootleg to the right and the two-point conversion opened a 21-7 lead for

Raley’s Softball Continued from page B- “We just wanted to get singles,” she explained.

“Five, six or seven, however many it took.” It took just four hits and only one out to push three runs across.

Second baseman Diane Polko, rightfielder Michelle

Volleyball St. Mary’s Ryken at Archbishop Carroll, 5:30 p.m.

Thomas Stone at Chopticon, 6:00 p.m.

Northern at Great Mills, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday October 8th Boys’ Soccer Calvert at Great Mills, 6:00 p.m.

Field Hockey

Monday October 6th

Great Mills at Patuxent, 4:00 p.m.

St. Mary’s Ryken at Holy Child, 4:00 p.m.

Boys’ Soccer

Girls’ Soccer

St. Mary’s Ryken at Good Counsel, 4:00 p.m.

Episcopal at St. Mary’s Ryken, 4:00 p.m.

Great Mills at Calvert, 6:00 p.m.

2 7 6

3 7 8

4 0 13

Patuxent – Swearingen 6 run (Kick good) Leonardtown – Reed 43 run (Phifer PAT) Patuxent – Jones 24 run (kick failed) Patuxent – Bullock 2 run (Bullock pass to Massengil) Leonardtown – Reed 50 run (Phifer PAT) Patuxent – Nelson 4 run (Kick good) Patuxent – Swearingen 5 run (Kick blocked)

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Patuxent. But the Raiders weren’t through yet.

Once again, on fourth down and at the 50-yard line late in the third quarter, the Leonardtown coaching staff decided to roll the dice. Reed turned out to be a lucky seven, as he ran straight through the Panthers’ line and zoomed down the middle of the field for his second touchdown of the game, putting the pressure squarely on the shoulders of Patuxent.

1 Leonardtown (0-4, 0-4 SMAC) 0 Patuxent (3-1, 2-0 SMAC) 7

Cross Country

St. John’s at St. Mary’s Ryken, 4:00 p.m.

Patuxent at Great Mills, 6:00 p.m.

Photo By Chris Stevens

Leonardtown stunned Patuxent with their best effort of the season Friday night.

Patuxent 34, Leonardtown 14

Archbishop Carroll at St. Mary’s Ryken, 4:00 p.m.

La Plata at Chopticon, 6:00 p.m.

McDonough at Great Mills, 6:00 p.m.

Northern at Leonardtown, 6:00 p.m.

Westlake/La Plata at Chopticon, 4:00 p.m.

Great Mills/ North Point/Northern at Calvert, 4:30 p.m.

McDonough/Thomas Stone at Leonardtown, 4:30 p.m.

Girls’ Soccer

The Panthers (3-1 overall, 2-0 in Southern Maryland Athletic Conference play) needed two fourth quarter touchdowns by Ra’joun Nelson and Mike Swearingen to put away the pesky Raiders, who continue their improvement by the week.

“I couldn’t be prouder of these kids,” Raiders coach Anthony Pratley said. “They knew we were up against it with this early schedule, but they came to play, and that’s what I love about our kids, they never quit.”

That never-say-die attitude manifested itself early in the second quarter with Leonardtown (0-4 overall, 0-4 SMAC) trailing 7-0 and facing a fourth-and-six from the Panther 43 yard line. Taking the snap, junior quarterback Will Pagliarulo wheeled around and pitched to sophomore running back Darren Reed, who escaped moderate backfield pressure and sped down the left side for the touchdown. Place kicker Adam Phifer’s extra point was good and the score was tied.

Patuxent led 13-7 at halftime, and a costly Raider turnover led to a score which gave the Panthers, Class 3A South region finalists a year ago, limited breathing room. Pagliarulo rolled out to the left and lofted a short pass that was intercepted and returned to the Raider 9

Photo By Chris Stevens

Raley’s relied on solid defense and hard hitting to get to the finals against Just Us.

“We came out in the second half, with a formation they hadn’t seen before,” Pratley said of the modified Pistol Spread that led to Reed’s second score. “It was a straight dive up the middle and Darren’s an exceptional running back, really a hard-running kid.”

“That second touchdown just went right up the gut,” Reed explained. “I had good blocking by the oline and Mike Cope threw the block downfield.”

The Raiders turned the ball over twice in the fourth quarter, and the Panthers capitalized and finally were able to close the door on the Raiders’ upset hopes, but Leonardtown held their heads high.

“We’ve definitely improved,” Copenhaver said.

“We’re really ready to play now.”

“The kids know their time is coming,” Anthony Pratley said. “They believe they can play with these teams now.”

Richmond and Redman, who pinch-hit for pitcher Lori Raley, all reached with solid singles.

As the top of the batting order came around, shortstop Terri Raley hit a sacrifice fly to left center field, deep enough to score Polko and shave the lead to one.

Up next came leftfielder Strickland with Richmond on second and Redman on first.

“It felt like a solid hit,” Strickland said of the second pitch that she roped high and long over the head of the Bud Light outfielders to score Richmond and a hustling Redman with the game-tying and winning runs. “I just didn’t know how far it was going to go, or how the ball was going to be played.” The ball scraped the base of the wall, and Richmond rounded third with her fist high in the air as Redman scooted around second and third and came home uncontested with the winning score.

With this dramatic series out of the way, Raley’s is only one of three teams to beat Just Us during the regular season; a scant 5-2 victory at the Rail back in late July.

Strickland and Redman agree that five runs is not going to cut it this time around.

“They are a good hitting team,” Strickland said, “so we have to get base hits and hit with them as much as we can.”

“Our approach is to hit the ball on the ground and make them throw us out,” Redman explained. “Whether it’s Bud Light, the Rookies, or Just Us, we’re trying to make other team work as hard as we can make them work.”

SPECIAL NOTE: All high school, recreational and youth league coaches, if you would like the scores, statistics and standings from your respective games and leagues to be published, contact Chris Stevens at 301-373-4125 or at chrisstevens@countytimes.net.

Photo By Chris Stevens

Karen Sandrock drove in the first run of the game for Raley’s Furniture with a single.

The County Times

Thursday, October 2, 2008

A View From The Bleachers A Coach’s Decision That Made a Statement

By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer America’s diversity is both one of its greatest strengths and greatest challenges.

Think of what an American looks like and multiple images could legitimately come to mind. This is unlike any other country in the world. Still, 230 plus years into our grand experiment in democracy and unrivaled cultural diversity, we remain a work in progress. At different times in our nation’s history it has mattered whether a person was black or white, rich or poor, Catholic or Protestant, male or female. Unfortunately it mattered to the benefit of one group and to the detriment of another. Even today, ‘who we are’ is sadly and too often less relevant than ‘what we do’.

This is counter to fundamental democratic principals and to a free society that fancies itself the land of opportunity.

While we are far from universally embracing one another as brothers and sisters, and appreciating and respecting that which makes each of us unique, our progress toward those ends is undeniable. Still, progressive social

change too often moves at the pace of cold King Syrup (try it…it’s slow) and is achieved only from an overwhelming forcing function. The contributions of change agents such as Abraham Lincoln, Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr. to a fair and just society are significant. Yet the peaceful persuasions of our nation’s leaders haven’t always been enough to change attitudes. Our country has endured a bloody and divisive Civil War, a terribly violent Civil Rights Movement and the tragic death of these three great men, all in a quest to live up to the promises of our Declaration of Independence and the principals of our Constitution. While sports certainly haven’t had the social influence of these people and events, they have frequently been on the leading edge of society. Sports, like Lincoln, Kennedy and King, have promoted change, forcing progressive ideas and images onto a sometimes uncomfortable, but impressionable and attentive society. Sports have challenged stereotypes, misconceptions and prejudice. In the spirit of competition, locker rooms diversified

sooner and to a far greater extent than boardrooms. Jackie Robinson could play with white teammates before he could always dine with them.

Billie Jean King proved that women, if given an opportunity, could more than hold their own against men. Doug Williams and Don Haskins forever changed the perception of minority players. Don Haskins you say?

Admittedly, when recalling influential figures that transcend sport, Don Haskins isn’t a name that quickly comes to mind. Yet in 1966, Haskins found himself at the confluence of unique circumstances that made his simple act, in an effort to win a basketball game, a profound social statement. Haskins was head basketball coach at the University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) from 1961 to 1999. In 1966, he coached Texas Western, as UTEP was known at the time, to the NCAA championship game against the #1 ranked Kentucky Wildcats and their legendary coach Adolph Rupp. Haskins, for the first time ever in a championship game, started five African Americans. Conversely, Kentucky, one of the

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flagship college basketball programs, had never had an African American player.

Ever. Texas Western won the game 72-65. It was perhaps the most socially significant college basketball game of all time. Fittingly, it was played at Cole Field House on the Campus of the University of Maryland, just a stone’s throw from Washington, DC, the altar of democracy, and a few miles from the Mason Dixon Line. Haskins consistently dismissed his decision to start those players as nothing more than a coach trying to win a basketball game. He started those five young men quite simply because they were his best players and gave Texas Western its best shot to upset Kentucky. With all due respect to Haskins, it was more than a coach, coaching.

His decision, and the matterof-fact attitude in which he made it, captures the essence of athletic competition: on the court (or field), it is about hard work, character and production. While that is thankfully the prevailing attitude today, it was extraordinary in 1966.

We have to look no further than our 2008 Olympic Men’s Basketball Team to see the influence of Don Haskins and Texas Western. All of the members of the Olympic team were African American. And guess what? It didn’t matter. They were our boys and they represented our country well. Make no mistake about it, Haskins and the 1966 Texas Western Miners

Football Preview Sept. 21 as a result of a fight at an offcampus party in Worcester, Mass. His teammates at Great Mills, linemen Derrick Pettet and Jamel Hebb look forward to carrying on the rest of the season in his name, and the Leonardtown game is no different.

“Will never lost one of these games,” Hebb said. “So we want to keep it going in his honor.”

“We’ve dedicated the rest of our season to him,” Pettet added, “so hopefully we can get some wins and keep things going.”

Photo By Chris Stevens For his team’s part, Griffith said preparations for this week’s game have Great Mills will attempt to cut down on turnovers been business as usual, but he has no- and force the Raiders to make some mistakes of their own in this county rivalry contest. ticed something extra in his team’s at“We don’t do anything different titude as the week progressed. than we have all season,” he said, “but

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the kids have a little more pep in their step.”

For the record, both teams are 0-4, with their early schedule including three teams that made the post season in 2007 (Westlake, Chopticon and Patuxent) and now that the brutal part of their schedules are other, both teams are looking forward to beginning the second half of the season on a positive note...depending on which team is the winner tomorrow night.

“We really want to win this game for Leonardtown High School,” Raiders receiver Mike Copenhaver said.

Notes:

Ryken Soccer Continued from page B- score to 3-1. Less than three minutes later, Jereme Raley scored for Ryken and just like that, the Knights were back in the game before a Pius XI

goal in stoppage time put the game away.

“I’m absolutely proud of how our guys did,” Maloney said before the teams headed off to a picnic in the school cafeteria. “It goes back to the old adage ‘you practice like you play,’ and the guys practiced hard this week.”

The Knights, now 5-4-1 on the season, felt they may

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11th Annual Trossbach Tournament Kicks off Next month The 11th annual Trossbach Family memorial co-ed softball tournament will take place Oct. 11 and 12 at Chancellor’s Run Park in Great Mills. All proceeds from the tournament benefit Hospice of St. Mary’s. There is a 16-team maximum for this year’s double-elimination tournament, so if you are interested in registering a team or a corporate sponsorship, please contact Chip and/or Mary Lee Raley at 301-862-2024 for more information. The rain dates are scheduled for Oct. 18 and 19.

Washington & Lee Uses Second Half to Get Past St. Mary’s (Md.)

Raiders quarterback Will Pagliarulo takes off on an option play in the first quarter Friday night.

Photo By Chris Stevens

offs this fall you won’t find a New York representative for the first time since 1994, but you will see the Tampa Bay Rays, for the first time in team history, and the Milwaukee Brewers (hooray beer!), for the first time since 1982. In college football Ole Miss beat Florida and the Beavers of Oregon State shocked the world by taking down the top-ranked Trojans of Southern Cal. At least for one night little furry critters everywhere celebrated victory over mythical equestrian warriors. With our local scholastic sports back in full swing, take heed all you young David’s and Goliath’s: scoreboards know not your preconceived strength or weakness. Scoreboards reflect the product of your spirit and determination. Believe and you can achieve; assume and you may squander.

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Brian Jenner leads the Great Mills offense into battle against Leonardtown tomorrow night.

had something to do with the insignificance of their identity beyond their citizenship.

Don Haskins left this world on September 7th 2008. His contributions during his life made it a better place.

Extra Innings: Oh fear ye historic powerhouses or heavy favorites, thy world of sports shall have little mercy if ye fail to bring it strong on game day. Haven’t there been a host of upsets recently? Let us start with the ‘Skins closing down Texas Stadium with an improbable upset of the Cowboys. The Dolphins rolled into Foxborough, MA a couple of weeks ago and absolutely whipped the mighty, but admittedly Tom Bradyless, Patriots. It was the first regular season loss for the Pats since 2006! Ironically the Dolphins were the culprits then as well. Think Patriots coach Bill Belichick has nightmares about swimming mammals? When you tune in to the baseball play-

This will be the 31st meeting between the schools, with the first coming in 1978, a 28-0 Great Mills win…the Hornets lead the all-time series 19-11…

Great Mills coach Bill Griffith is 2-1 all-time against the Raiders, while last year’s 19-0 Leonardtown victory was Pratley’s first as Raider head coach.

have shocked Pius XI with aggressive and skilled play in the second half, but they didn’t surprise themselves.

“They got us down 3-0 and they thought it was going to be a blow out,” Staufenberg said. “I think in some aspects, we did surprise them, but we came out with a lot of intensity and it gives us a lot of confidence going forward,”

Jereme Raley added. “It’s going to help us out in the long run. They are a really good team.”

“Even though this was a loss, they went in and played Knights ball,” James Maloney said. “Our boys brought it to them and now they feel they can score on anybody.”

Lexington, Va. – The Washington & Lee University field hockey team notched two goals in the second half to break a 1-1 halftime tie and post a 3-1 victory over St. Mary’s College of Maryland in non-conference action Sunday afternoon.

Junior forward Sallie Armstrong (Houston, Texas/ St. John’s) started the scoring for the Generals (2-5) just 2:17 into the game as Armstrong took a feed from senior forward Christina Merchant (Midlothian, Va./Collegiate).

St. Mary’s (4-5) responded just before the end of the first half as senior forward Emily Norris (Timonium, Md./Dulaney) tapped in her third goal of the season at 32:04.

Armstrong struck again at 38:30 as she completed a

pass from sophomore midfielder Emily Mathews (Baltimore, Md./Bryn Mawr) to give W&L a 2-1 advantage.

Senior defender Liz Garson (Richmond, Va./Collegiate) recorded her first goal of 2008 at 52:23 off an assist by junior defender Grace McGee (Virginia Beach, Va./Floyd E. Kellam) to seal the General win.

Junior Caroline Habliston (Alexandria, Va./St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes) needed to make just one save as the W&L defense held the Seahawks to just four shots.

Sophomore Emma Lauhoff (Wayne, Pa./Radnor) picked up seven stops in the SMCM loss as the Generals fired off 24 shots with 10 being on cage.

Seahawks Roll Past Wesley Dover, Del. – Junior midfielder Sophia Esparza (Silver Spring, Md./Montgomery Blair) matched her careerhigh from four days ago as Esparza registered her second career hat trick in leading the St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s soccer team to a 6-1 road win over Wesley College in Capital Athletic Conference action Saturday afternoon.

The Seahawks (6-0-2, 30 CAC) remain unbeaten as three goals in each half helped St. Mary’s to its third conference win.

Freshman midfielder Bridget McGovern (Wrentham, Mass./King Philip) put the Hawks on the board first at 13:57 but Wesley (3-5, 14 CAC) responded less than seven minutes later to knot the game at 1-1 as sophomore

midfielder Julia DeFelice (Tinton Falls, N.J./Red Bank Catholic) found the back of the net.

Eighteen seconds after DeFelice tied up the match, Esparza picked up her first of the game to give St. Mary’s a lead that SMCM would never relinquish. Senior forward Lauren Carrier (Crownsville, Md./Old Mill) put the Hawks up 3-1 at halftime with her tally at 24:43.

St. Mary’s, who jumped three spots to No. 7 in this week’s NSCAA Middle Atlantic Region poll, outshot the Wolverines, 22-6, and posted a 5-1 margin in corner kicks.

Sophomore Elizabeth Benge (Bethesda, Md./Walter Johnson) registered her second solo shutout of the season as Benge made two saves.

St. Mary’s College Sports Briefs Courtesy of the St. Mary’s College Sports Information Department

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Family Weekend At St. Mary’s College of Maryland October 3-5

Better Together Doing the Right Thing Close to Home

By Enid A. Borden President and CEO of Meals On Wheels Association of America Being protective, over-protective, ready to do whatever it takes to shield a loved one from harm.

This happens automatically when we think about our children because children are precious to us, and vulnerable. But what about our seniors? What about those who are living alone? Who thinks about how to protect them or shield them from harm? Seniors too are vulnerable.

In fact, they make up a segment of the population that is highly vulnerable, especially in times of disaster, a terrible fact underscored for us by events like Hurricane Katrina.

Few things grab our attention like a disaster. By definition, disasters do damage on a grand scale.

Given the right set of circumstances, a single disaster can level an entire city, or change the landscape forever. Seeing what a disaster can do, and even being able to watch it unfold, thanks to 24/7 media coverage, is riveting. Yet, as familiar as we may be with the spectacle of disaster, how many of us know what to do when a disaster strikes? How many of us know how to prepare for a disaster? How many of us know how to help prepare and protect seniors when a disaster threatens to hit close to home?

After Katrina hit, it might have become second nature for us to begin thinking about how to make sure our seniors are well prepared for and protected from dangers related to disaster. But, this probably hasn’t happened yet, at least not to the extent that it should. So let’s take a moment to think about why this is, and what we can do to make sure that everyone – including our seniors – are better prepared and protected when disaster strikes.

One of the most important things to keep in mind when posing these questions is that seniors are who we will be as we advance with age. Seniors are who we are with hearing not as keen, vision not as sharp, balance not as steady, and a grip not as firm as it used to be.

Seniors are like us in every respect, except that they are little slower to act and react, especially to abrupt

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Real Property House Raffle For The Support Of Our Troops

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Get ready for theater, cardboard boat races, and memorial walks during this year’s Family Weekend 2008, Friday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 5, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM). Community members and families of SMCM students are invited to visit the college and enjoy numerous events.

For more information, contact the college at 240-895-4310.

The following is a schedule of events that are open to the public:

Friday, October 3:

8 p.m. Reeves Lecture (Montgomery Hall 25); Reeves Lecture

by Jeffrey Hammond, Professor of English and the George B. and Willma Reeves Endowed Chair in the Liberal Arts

Saturday, October 4:

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8 a.m. Petruccelli Memorial 5K Run/Walk; For information, please call Kelly Smolinsky at 240-895-4655.

2 p.m. Glendening Hall Dedication and Keynote Address for new Student Services Building.

2:30-4 p.m. Glendening Hall Tours (Glendening Hall next to the Athletics and Recreation Center)

See House Raffle page B-

See Family Weekend page B-

that can threaten our safety.

Fortunately, for all of us, emergency-planning resources, including simple tips, advice and planning tools, are in good supply, especially throughout September, which is National Preparedness Month. Now is

NARFE Presents Lifetime Membership

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Delegates Tour Leonardtown Library

Delegates John Bohanan and John Wood tour the Leonardtown Library.

Delegates John Bohanan and John Wood observed the space limitations of the busy Leonardtown Library first hand when they toured the branch at a luncheon recently hosted by the Board of Library Trustees for the

NARFE members are presented with Honorary Lifetime Memberships

state elected officials. Reif announced St. Mary’s County Library ranked 5th in the state in circulation per resident, up from the previous 6th ranking in 2006, shared See Delegates Tour Library page B-

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 969, recently presented Honorary Lifetime

Memberships to Chester Lynch and Carlton Reese. Also honored but See NARFE page B-

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Thursday, October 2, 2008

Calendar of Events Community Yard Sale September 28, 2008 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. 2nd District Fire Department & Rescue Squad, Valley Lee, MD Fundraising activity to support our local Fire Department and Rescue Squad For more information, please call for Application and Reserve Space $10.00 please contact Darlene Johnson 240-434-1095 OR Georgia Wheeler 301-994-1960

taurants offer live music or poetry readings. The galleries have special preview receptions for their featured artists, and most of the restaurants offer samples of their delicious menu items or a discount off their menu.

More businesses join the party each month! Join us for art, food, shopping and socializing while exploring the nooks and crannies of Leonardtown. To learn more about the specials, visit: www.Leonardtownfirstfridays.com

Oct. 2008, Southern Maryland is “Trails First Annual Going Green and Code Month” Activities at various sites Update Expo in celebration of the Southern Maryland Trails in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties. To find out more, contact the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission at 301-274-1922 or www.somdtrails.com.

Evening of Gospel Music Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Laurel Grove will hold an evening of gospel music Oct. 3 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary to help raise funds for its Africa University Scholarship. A reception and dessert auction will follow the concert. Performing at the event will be Joyful Noise, a traditional southern gospel group with members from various Southern Maryland Churches; the New Generation Choir from Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church in Charlotte Hall; and the Voices for Christ children’s choir from Mt. Zion. Various solos, duets and ensembles will be performed by members of Mt. Zion church. The concert is free, but a free-will offering will be taken during the evening. For more information, call 301-884-4132. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church is located on Rte. 235 north in Laurel Grove near the Apple Basket Country Store.

First Friday Town Celebration

Many shops, galleries and restaurants have joined together to celebrate First Fridays in Leonardtown. On Friday, October 3rd, participating Leonardtown businesses open their doors and offer specials unique to First Friday. Many shops and res-

The First Annual Going Green and Code Update Expo will be hosted by the St. Mary’s County Plumbing and Fuel Gas Board on Wed, Oct. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center.

Homeowners can gain valuable information on green development, green building techniques and sustainable practices to save money and resources.

Information topics will include solar hot water heaters, boiler thermostats, high efficiency heaters, gas fireplaces, dual flush and low flow toilets, showerheads and faucets. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact J. Stuckert at 301-475-4200, x1505.

Nami Family Support Group Begins

NAMI Southern Maryland’s Family Support Group will meet for the first time on October 9th, 2008 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Alternatives for Youth and Families, Inc.; 30049 Business Center Drive, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. NAMI Family Support Groups are for individuals 18 years and older who are family members, friends, or loved ones of someone living with a mental illness. They are a place to share feelings and concerns in confidence, network about resources and information, and give and receive mutual support. There is no registration requirement, meetings are free, and you do not have to be a member of NAMI Southern Maryland to attend. NAMI Support Groups are facilitated by trained individuals who are family members of people living with mental ill-

ness. They have been trained to facilitate the group using the NAMI model. After October 9th, the NAMI Family Support Group will continue to meet at Alternatives for Youths and Families on the second Thursday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information call Holly at 240-725-0062 or e-mail namisomd@gmail.com. A schedule of meeting dates for 2008-2009 is available on NAMI Southern Maryland’s website at www.namisomd. org.

Voter Registration Deadline For Presidential General Election

The St. Mary’s County Board of Elections Office announces that citizens of St. Mary’s County who wish to vote in the upcoming Presidential General Election on November 4, 2008 must meet the October 14, 2008 registration deadline. The St. Mary’s County Board of Elections Office will be open extended hours, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., on October 14. Voter registration applications must be received in the election office by 9 p.m. on October 14. Mailed applications must contain an October 14 postmark from the United States Postal Service to qualify.

Voter registration applications are available at the following locations: Board of Elections Office Motor Vehicle Administration Office State Department of Health Office Local Department of Social Services Office Department of Aging Division of Rehabilitation Services Public Institutions of Higher Education Clerk of the Circuit Court Office Post Office Public Libraries Voter registration applications can be downloaded from the website of the State Board of Elections at www.elections.state.md.us or obtained by calling the St. Mary’s County Board of Elections at 301-475-7844 extension 1610.

Citizens may register to vote in person or by mail.

Federal law requires that voters who mail in their registration application after Oc-

tober 14, must provide identification information before casting their vote in the upcoming election. To avoid having to present identification information at the time of voting, voters should send a copy of one of the following items with the registration application to the Board of Elections: 1. A copy of a current or valid photo identification; 2. A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows the voter’s name and address.

If the voter is required to provide identification information but fails to do so

by October 14,the voter will be issued a provisional ballot at the polls. The provisional ballot will only be counted if the voter is duly registered and provides the identification information before canvassing of the provisional ballots occurs.

For more information about the voter registration process, please contact the St. Mary’s County Board of Elections Office at 301-4757844 extension 1610 or visit the elections office at 41650 Tudor Hall Road, next to the Circuit Courthouse in downtown Leonardtown.

Get a Fresh Start Without Moving Get A Fresh Start Without Moving. 1-5 p.m., Oct. 15, Garvey Senior Center, Governmental Center Complex, 41780 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown. You don’t need to move to get a fresh start.

With a little thought, planning and expert guidance you can overhaul your life and your home after a lifealtering event. Sponsored by the College of Southern Maryland. Fee. 301-934-7652 or email vickieg@csmd.edu.

Sanford Concert Series presents the National Men’s Chorus accompanied by Thomas Pandolfi The Sanford Concert Series launches its exciting

Section B - tenth season on Saturday, October 18 with the vibrant entertainment of the National Men’s Chorus, under the direction of Thomas Beveridge and accompanied

by Thomas Pandolfi. The National Men’s Chorus has been critically acclaimed and widely regarded for their polish, expression and control.

They have entertained audiences all across the Maryland, Virginia and DC area, and have been honored with prestigious concert invitations, including the American Music Festival at the National Gallery of Art. Mr. Pandolfi, a graduate of The Juilliard School, is known nationally and internationally as a sparkling virtuoso.

The list of his concert venues stretches from Mississippi and Iowa to North Carolina and New York and on to appearances in Europe with the Moravian Philharmonic, and the National Philharmonic of the Republic of Moldova.

Together they will present a diverse program that consists of Italian, Russian, Welsh, Scottish and Irish folk songs, followed by a variety of popular American show tunes from favorite composers including Rodgers & Hammerstein, Gershwin, Cole Porter and others.

The performance begins at 7:30 p.m., Saturday October 18, at St. Andrew’s Church on Route 4 South in California, MD. The audience will have the opportunity to meet the performers during the reception immediately following the concert in the Parish Hall. The Sanford Concert Series is unique in Southern Maryland in presenting this chance to talk with the performers. Tickets for adults are $10 and for children are $5. Seating for this performance is limited; reservations are needed.

To make your reservation, please contact Lyn Schramm at 301-862-9541. For information regarding future concerts please visit The Sanford Concert Series web page at www.sanfordconccertseries.

Better Together Continued from page B- a great time to get prepared, and to check in with neighbors who also happen to be seniors.

It’s the perfect time to find out who might be needing some extra help in getting organized, or in touch with family members living out of town. It’s also a wonderful time to remember that seniors are vital to the fabric of our

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Democratic Club Meeting

Mr. Terry Liveryman, Chief of Staff to Majority Leader, Congressman Stony Hoyer and former Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party will be the guest speaker at the Democratic Club meeting on Monday October 20, 2008. The Democratic Club meets at Petruzzi’s in the Wildewood Plaza. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Some people choose to come for dinner at 6 p.m. You are welcome and encouraged to join us. For more information contact Cindy at 301-737-7978.

Holiday Craft Fair Master crafters will sell hand-made holiday gifts on Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s School, located off of Poplar Hill Road in Waldorf, Maryland. Free admission.

Purchase homegrown produce from our Country Store. Bid on items at our Silent Auction. Indulge yourself with sweets from our Bake Table. Buy Christmas gifts for loved ones from our Religious Items and Gently Used Jewelry stores.

Lunch will be available for purchase on site.

Proceeds benefit the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Peter’s #1618. For information call (301) 843-8916

Crafters Wanted Vendors of homemade crafts sought for St. Peter’s Holiday Craft Fair for Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s School in Waldorf, Maryland. Free assistance during setup and breakdown.

Unprecedented marketing campaign with advertising in Charles, Prince George’s, Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties. For applications, please call Judi at (301) 788 or email judi.simmins@verizon.net

society. This year, to get better prepared for whatever may happen in the days ahead, let’s begin by thinking about ourselves, our family members, our friends, and neighbors who are older, perhaps alone, and likely to be forgotten in times of emergency. Let’s use this time to remind ourselves in a very helpful, practical way, that we are all in this together, not alone.

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Thursday, October 2, 2008

Recipes Bean Soup

Ultimate Chicken Wings

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Ingredients

Ingredients

2 cups dry lima beans 2 slices OSCAR MAYER Lower Sodium Bacon 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen whole kernel corn ¼ lb. (4 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Turkey Smoked Sausage, thinly sliced 1 onion, chopped 1-1/2 Tbsp. flour pepper

2 lb. chicken wings (about 12), split, tips removed 1/4 cup orange marmalade 1/4 cup KRAFT GOOD SEASONS Asian Sesame with Ginger Dressing 1 tsp. garlic powder

Directions 1. PLACE beans in large heavy saucepan. Add enough water to cover. Bring to boil. Cook on medium-low heat 2-1/2 hours or until beans are tender.

2. COOK bacon in large skillet on medium heat just until crispy, turning frequently. Drain

on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet; crumble bacon.

3. ADD bacon, corn, sausage and onion to beans in saucepan. Reduce heat to low; simmer 1 hour.

4. STIR flour into reserved bacon drippings in skillet. Cook on medium-low heat until bubbly, stirring frequently. Gradually stir in 1-1/2 cups water until well blended. Cook on medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Add to soup; simmer 30 minutes.

Season to taste with pepper.

Directions 1. PREHEAT oven to 450ºF. Place chicken wings in single layer in shallow foil-lined baking pan. Bake 15 min. or until browned.

2. MEANWHILE, combine marmalade,

dressing and garlic powder.

3. BRUSH marmalade mixture generously over both sides of wings. Continue baking 15 min. or until chicken is cooked through.

Cheesy Beef Nachos From kraftfoods.com Ingredients

Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

½ lb. lean ground beef ½ cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick ‘N Chunky Salsa 4 cups tortilla chips 1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Cheese ¼ cup chopped onion ¼ cup chopped tomatoes ¼ cup sliced jalapeño peppers ¼cup sliced pitted ripe olives ¼ cup guacamole

From kraftfoods.com Ingredients 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Fat Free Cream Cheese, softened ½ cup sugar ½ tsp. vanilla 2 eggs ½ cup canned pumpkin ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon Dash ground nutmeg 1/3 cup HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs ½ cup thawed COOL WHIP Sugar Free Whipped Topping Directions 1. PREHEAT oven to 325ºF. Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Remove 1 cup of the batter; place in medium bowl. Stir in pump-

Directions 1. BROWN meat; drain. Stir in salsa; simmer 2 minutes. kin and spices.

2. SPRAY 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray; sprinkle bottom with crumbs. Pour remaining plain batter into crust; top with pumpkin batter.

3. BAKE 40 min. or until center is almost set.

Cool completely. Refrigerate at least 3 hours.

Top each serving with 1 Tbsp. of the whipped topping. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

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Bicycle Donation

Continued from page B- updates on the latest grants and library services, and discussed the Leonardtown Library building project. Shown with the delegates and Reif are Branch Manager Marylee Russell and Board members Daniel Burris, Alan Dillingham and Joseph Bush. Senator Roy Dyson and Delegate Anthony O’Donnell were unable to attend due to previous commitments.

NARFE Continued from page B- were not present were Catherine Dorsey, Arthur Koltz,

House Raffle Continued from page B- them and support them until they return home safely.

Any Soldier Inc. provides information on how anyone can send letters, care packages, and other demonstrations of support, as well as establish networks of soldiers who will be responsible for the delivery of these items. Any Soldier Inc. also aids in the facilitations and delivery of medical, school, and other humanitarian supplies to the soldiers who donate their time and expertise to the people of the nations they are assigned. Any Soldier’s programs include not only supporting our troops deployed in the war directly but also our wounded soldiers who have arrived home safely. Many of the support-

and Virginia Sewell. Requirements for this award are those members age eightyfive years or older and with membership of over twenty years or more.

ed efforts can be seen on the organization’s website.

The house, located in Prince Frederick, Maryland, approximately 30 miles from Washington, D.C., is a single-family custom colonial located on approximately 8 acres with water view of the Patuxent River, approximately 5100 square feet, five bedrooms, 2.5 baths. It is a beautiful farm property with 5 stalls, barn and 6 paddocks.

The drawing will be held at the property on Veteran’s Day 2008, Tuesday, November 11, in honor of our troops.

The 2nd through 5th place raffle winners will receive cash prizes. You can purchase tickets and see rules and regulations (including those relating to the winner’s tax obligations) on the website.

2008 Veterans Day Parade Entries Now Being Accepted!

Salute America’s Veterans! Registration is now open for marching units, individuals and organizations wishing to participate in the annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown! Parade entries can include marching units, floats, bands, schools, scouts, clubs, cheerleaders, bikes, vintage cars, horses or other entries! The parade will begin at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 11th in the area of Church Street and Washington Street, proceed on Washington Street

through the Town Square, and disassemble on Courthouse Drive. What a great opportunity to honor our Veterans and promote your group!

For information and to request a 2008 Veterans Day Parade Entry Form, e-mail the parade chairman, Tom Warren, at tom_warren55@ hotmail.com or Julie Lemmon of the Commissioners of Leonardtown at julie.lemmon@verizon.net or by calling 301-475-9791.

Suspect in pizza delivery armed robbery arrested

incarcerated in the St. Mary’s County Detention Center on $3,500 bond each for the theft charges. In addition, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were notified.

Garcia and Caceres-Funez are also being held on charges and detainers filed by ICE.

Deputies located and arrested Anthony George Queen Jr., 18, of Lexington Park, at his residence on September 23, 2008. He was the second suspect arrested for the September 21, 2008 armed robbery of a Domino’s Pizza delivery person in Lexington Park. Bureau of Criminal Investigations detectives charged Queen with armed robbery, theft and first degree assault.

Suspected illegal immigrants charged with shoplifting On September 25, 2008, Deputy First Class John Logalbo responded to Wal-Mart in California for a report of a shoplifter. The investigation revealed Elmer Garcia, 20, of Great Mills, and Edgar Caceres-Funez, 26, also of Great Mills, allegedly stole a pair of “George” earrings. Garcia and Caceres-Funez were arrested for theft. Further investigation revealed both Garcia and Caceres-Funez were suspected illegal immigrants from Guatemala. Garcia and Caceres-Funez are currently

Man arrested for cocaine possession Vice/Narcotics Detectives executed a search and seizure warrant on a former bar known as Fenwick’s Tavern. Through investigation it was discovered that the location was a point of distribution for cocaine. Glenn Fitzgerald Fenwick A.K.A. “Duke”, 46, of California, was arrested for possession of cocaine and additional charges are pending a State’s Attorney’s Office review.

Man faces cocaine distribution charges Vice/Narcotics Detectives indicted Justin Brian Russell, 27 formerly of Leonardtown, for possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute. The charges stem from a search and seizure warrant that was executed on his home on Hollywood Road. He is currently being held without bail.

On Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Mark Kalmus, a former St. Mary’s County Employee who is moving to Hawaii, donated his 26 inch Crossroads, Specialized 24 speed bicycle to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office bicycle team. Sheriff Timothy Cameron thanks Mark Kalmus for his generous donation.

Family Weekend Continued from page B- 4-5 p.m. The Great Cardboard Boat Race. A tra-

dition that has become more popular each year! Cheer on students as they race their handcrafted cardboard boats.

(Waterfront) 8-10 p.m. “The Gospel According to Saint Mark.”

Performed by SMCM pro-

fessor of theater, film, and media studies, Michael Ellis-Tolaydo.

Sunday, October 3 2-4 p.m. “The Gospel According to Saint Mark.”

There will be an audience

discussion after the performance with Professor Jeffrey Hammond, who is writing a book about Saint Mark and Michael Ellis-Tolaydo. (St. Mary’s Hall)

LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENTS Libraries hold book discussion of A Hope in the Unseen

on Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. and at Charlotte Hall on Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. Registration is requested.

One Maryland One Book, the statewide read, is underway focusing on the Ron Suskind’s book “A Hope in the Unseen”. The public is invited to any of the book discussions scheduled Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. at Lexington Park; Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at Charlotte Hall; and Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at Leonardtown.

Other programs planned around the book include a readers’ theater on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Auditorium at College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus and a Poetry Open Mic on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. at Lexington Park Library. The Southern Maryland Libraries will host the book’s author on Oct. 22 at North Point High School in Waldorf. All these events are free and open to the public.

Author conducts teen writing workshop

Homeschoolers invited to workshop Library resources and services available to home schooled students and families will be discussed at a Homeschoolers’ Workshop at Leonardtown on Oct. 3 at 2 p.m., at Lexington Park

Man arrested on charges of growing marijuana plants Vice/Narcotics Detectives received information of a marijuana growing operation in the Great Mills area.

A possible suspect was developed and after several days of surveillance, detectives approached the suspect as he tended to the plants. The plants were at the bottom of a ravine and were positioned around a pond. The suspect, Nicholas Alexander Stubbs A.K.A. “Alex”, 19, of Great Mills, began ripping the plants up and throwing them into the water. Detectives entered the pond and were able to locate two marijuana plants. He was charged with manufacturing marijuana and possession of marijuana.

He faces additional charges after a State’s Attorney’s Office review.

Juvenile arrested for selling face narcotics Vice/Narcotics detectives were conducting an investigation in a Lexington Park neighborhood when a suspect was observed packaging what appeared to be

Teen author Amber Lough will conduct a free creative writing workshop Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at Lexington Park for teens 12 years and older. She will share tips and techniques during the two hour workshop. Registration is required.

Fall storytimes resume the week of October 6 Walk-in storytimes will resume at all three branches the week of Oct. 6.

Baby Steps storytimes are for ages 2-12 months, toddler storytimes are for ages 1-2 years and pre-school storytimes are for all ages but are geared for ages 3-5.

Wiggle-Giggle is for those little listeners with extra energy.

Charlotte Hall: Baby Steps are on Tuesdays at 9:15, toddler on Tuesdays at 9:45 and 10:30, Wiggle-Giggle on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., and pre-school on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Leonardtown: Baby Steps are on Mondays at 10 a.m.; Wiggle-Giggle on

cocaine, making it ready for sale. Patrol deputies were summoned to assist. The suspect, a 16-year-old male, was found to be packaging fake crack for sale. He would allegedly serve people that came through the neighborhood the fake crack cocaine and make off with their

Mondays at 11 a.m.; toddler on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 10 a.m.; and pre-school on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Lexington Park: Baby Steps are on Mondays at 9:15 a.m., toddler on Mondays at 9:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., and pre-school on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.

TAG plan teen activities The library’s TAGs (Teen Advisory Groups) have planned special teen programs to celebrate Teen Read Week which is Oct 13-18. Teens can trade books, CDs, DVDs, and games at a media swap on Oct. 14 at Leonardtown as well as watch a PG-rated movie. A scary movie will be shown at Lexington Park on Oct. 15 and at Charlotte Hall on Oct. 16. These free programs begin at 5:30 p.m. and are open to teens 13 years and older. Registration is requested.

Teens are invited to the next TAG meetings, which will be Oct. 7 at 4:00 p.m., at Lexington Park and Oct. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Leonardtown. Charlotte Hall’s will be combined with the Teen Read Week movie night.

money. He was charged with possession of a fake controlled substance.

Man arrested for pot possession Antwon Alexander Gough, 19, of Lexington

Park, was arrested for misdemeanor possession of marijuana after charges were filed

by Vice/Narcotics detectives at the conclusion of a vehicle stop. Gough is awaiting trial in the District Court.

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Meet one of the cutest, tiniest, and strangest looking mammals around.

It’s the Philippine Tarsier (tar-si-er).

These little guys are incredibly small, about four to six inches high and weigh around five ounces --- about the weight of a tube of Pringles Potato Chips. In fact, you could carry one of these pint-sized critters in the palm of your hand! Tarsiers have oversized ears that constantly twitch and huge, saucer-like eyes that can’t move because they’re fixed inside their skulls. To compensate, a special adaptation in their neck allows these creatures to rotate their heads through 180 degrees, just perfect for scoping out the neighborhood really fast.

Biologists say the Philippine Tarsier is not a monkey, but falls somewhere in between lemurs and monkeys. Tarsiers have rounded heads; fluffy, silky gray to dark brown fur on short bodies; long hind legs; long thin fingers and toes; and a long bare tail about two times their body length that is used for balancing. Tarsiers get their name from the long tarsus (ankle) bone in its feet. This special elongated bone allows them to jump an incredible nine feet or so from tree to tree or branch to branch without ever touching the ground. Whew! So catching a quick meal of live insects in mid-flight is no big deal for these feisty little dudes.

Tarsiers are arboreal (live in trees)

and are vertical climbers and leapers. Rounded pads on the end of their long suckerlike toes provide adhesion when clinging vertically to trees. But sharp grooming claws sticking straight out from several of the toes can be downright dangerous for close encounters.

About 45 million years ago, tarsiers were widespread. Fossils show they once lived in North America, Europe, and mainland Asia. Now they are found mainly in the tropical rainforests on the southeastern islands of the Philippines and on several islands in Indonesia. These shy little fur balls live in dense vegetation and in trees that keep them well hidden from predators and humans. Owls and small carnivores are their main predators, which they may encounter in their canopy homes above the forest floor.

Tarsiers are nocturnal, so during the day they like to sack out in dark, secluded hollows close to the ground near trunks of trees. At night, their twitching ears and big saucer-like eyes help them capture some of their favorite morsels --- live insects, spiders, and small lizards, and birds.

Females give birth to one offspring per pregnancy, and the infant is born with its eyes open. A newborn can already cling to branches and in less than a month, the youngster can start leaping. Philippine Tarsiers live about 24 years in the wild, but only around 12 years in captivity. Like so many wild animals, they are threatened by habitat loss because of deforestation and human population growth. Poachers also hunt tarsiers for house pets or for trade, which has contributed to the further decline of this loveable and unusual creature. The tarsier is now a protected species in the Philippines.

For more info, lots of cool pictures, a kid’s page, and a print-out of the tarsier to color, surf over to http://tarsieruk. homestead.com/Pictures.html.

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Own this 3 bedroom single family home for less than $1200/ month.

Located just minutes from Patuxent Naval Air Station. Totally renovated with new roof, siding, windows, kitchen cabinets and countertops, new appliances including stackable washer and dryer, refinished original hardwood floors throughout, fresh paint, Central Air conditioning, new insulation, Public water and sewer. Seller willing to help with closing cost. Will also consider rent with option to buy.

301-643-9999.

Price: $159,000.

14’ x 72’ 1987 Fleetwood Mobile home, ready to move in, all appliances including washer/dryer, ceiling fans, window treatments, nice size deck, large cul-de-sac lot, along with three sheds.

Mobile home to stay in park upon approval. Call Mary @ 301-769-1568 (leave message if no answer) or Renee @ 301659-6572 (leave message if no answer) Evenings call 301-872-5307. Price: $18,000.

Custom built 2-story contemporary on 15 acres w/stream, bridge & trails.

Huge eat-in kitchen, walkin pantry, ceramic tile & stainless steel appliances.

Formal Living Room, Family Room, Theatre/ Great Room, & Office on main level, Master Bathroom has Bain Ultrabath tub, dual sinks & ceramic tile throughout.

Full unfinished walkout basement features radiant floor heating and roughin for bathroom. Home also features dual zone heating/cooling, central vacuum outlets and Pella windows/doors. For appointment to view home, please contact Michelle or Pat at 410-610-0694 or 301-481-7713 (Email pmms052999@yahoo. com). 2% Buyer’s Agent fee. Home is listed on MLS - #SM6700985.

Price: $585,000.

5 Acre Lake Anna Parcel on private side with boat slip. Lot #270, Section 3 the Water’s at Lake Anna. Perked, level 5 acre wooded lot. Boat slip at end of community pier with deep water conveys. Amenities include clubhouse with swimming pool and tennis courts. This lot is on the private side of Lake Anna in a quiet lake community. Build your summer dream home or experience the lake full-time.

The lot is a short walk to the clubhouse. Serious inquiries only. Price: $115,000, OBO, will pay $3,000 closing costs. If interested, please call 301-863-3741.

Beautiful Brick Top-Level Condo on the Lake in the Exclusive Wildewood Community. Entire condo was updated in 2000. Has Balcony, Built-In Bar, Built-In Ironing Board, Walk-in Closet and Separate Laundry Room. Seller offers $5,000 towards Closing, Carpet etc. Call Beth at 301-904-4764.

Price: $179,900.

Gorgeous waterfront property for sale. The backyard is the Potomac.

This 2 bedroom plus loft offers new hardwood floors, all new appliances, 2 jacuzzis, fenced yard on all sides. Steps to private community beach. Totally renovated 2 years ago.

Contemporary structure, perfect for anyone who wants the relaxation and year round vacation feel. Price: $625,000. If interested, please call 301-862-2022.

Charming Townhouse For Sale By Owner!

Hunting Quarter -20919 Jo Marie Way -Callaway, Md. 20620. Beautiful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath townhouse: fresh custom paint throughout, custom lighting and fixtures throughout, hard wood flooring through lower level, new kitchen flooring, crown molding in living room, very spacious kitchen, great closet and storage space, patio and fenced in back yard, all situated in desirable Leonardtown school district. $224,900 If interested, please call 301-994-0172.

Hollywood home is a 2500+ square foot rancher. Oversized garage with bonus/4th bedroom. $3,000 Closing Help and $5,000 Kitchen and Bedroom Flooring allowance so new owner can make selections! Great room with fireplace (crown molding in foyer and great room). New exotic African Rosewood hardwood floors throughout great room, dining room, foyer and hallway. Dining room with antique chandelier. Custom kitchen has maple cabinets with cherry finish with scenic breakfast nook. Recessed lighting in kitchen. New kitchen appliances which includes a new oversized refrigerator with bottom freezer, new stove and new dishwasher.

Kitchen has area for desk and computer. Separate laundry/mud room with Whirlpool Duet front load washer and dryer.

Two new heat pumps replaced within the past 2-3 years. Beautiful deck with hot tub and gazebo, oversized garage has new epoxy floor. Bonus room (4th bedroom) also has conditioned storage space. Master bathroom has separate shower and garden tub. Two storage sheds convey. Custom brick sidewalk and landscaping. To schedule an appointment call (301) 904-6900 or email bauman n@md.met rocast. net. Price: $419,900.

2 bedroom, 1.5 bath townhouse located just a few miles from Patuxent River Naval Air Station in the highly sought after neighborhood Pickett’s Harbor in Cedar Cove.

Very safe and quiet neighborhood with beach access and walking trails.

All new stainless steel appliances, pergo floors, carpet, paint, window treatments,washer&dryer and ceiling fans. Available 1 Sep 2008. Call (904) 904-1727 to set up an appointment. Price: $215,000.

Important Information

REAL ESTATE RENTALS

APARTMENT RENTALS

Available for immediate occupancy. All new paint. French doors to the study, water view of Lake Lariat. Screened porch to enjoy the quiet view of the lake. Concrete driveway.

Large laundry room with hookups. Plenty of room for coats and other storage. Attic storage. Finished half basement with additional storage room.

Covered storage under screend porch.

Price: $1175.

If interested, please call 410-394-6412.

Lg. Bedroom Basement Apartment. Rent includes: Electric, water/sewage, w/d, a/c, inground pool, internet with tenants router. Walking distance to restaurants and places of business in downtown La Plata. New carpet, fresh paint and new bathroom. Price: $1,100.

If interested, please call 301-934-0469.

This bright and open home is a only one mile away from Gate 3; a short walk provides access to the Chesapeake Bay. Bruce hardwood floors in foyer, formal living and dining room, breakfast area, and the family room. Every room has a ceiling fan. Huge master suite with cathedrals, his and hers walk-in closets, master bath with double vanities, soaking tub w/ tile surround, separate shower. Closet and storage space throughout the home. Screened porch, fenced yard, safe, quiet community. Price: $1700.

If interested please call 301-862-9175.

Charming 2 bedroom with den farmhouse located on farm 5 minutes to base on Saint Mary’s River. Deck overlooking stream.

Wood burning stove, new carpet, tile. Wood floors in main areas. Seclusion and privacy surrounded by wildlife. Price: $1200.

Please call 301-938-0548 for more information if interested.

1 Bedroom Mid-Level Unit. Open kitchen floor plan. Newly replaced carpeting, tile flooring, fresh paint. All appliances. Condo fees, trash collection, water & sewer included in rent. Security deposit and credit report ($25) required. Min. one year lease. No pets. If interested, please call 301904-0889 for appointment. Price: $875.

WATERFRONT GUEST HOUSE & BED ROOM. A detached Guest House located beside a home overlooking the Potomac River in the Valley Lee area is available immediately for $700 per month in advance. Quite neighborhood located approximately 20 minutes from the Navy Base. Also available is a bedroom in the home for $650 per month in advance. No lease or deposit required for rentals. Refrigerator, cable TV and High Speed Internet available.

Both rentals are suitable for only one professional person. No smoking and no pets. Call Jeanne 301994-1557 if interested and for any further information. Leave a message for a return call. Price: $700 Apt, $650 Bedrm.

Small 3 BR house on dead end quiet, friendly street. Large back yard w/shed. Attic storage space 8x40. Baseboard heat/Window A/C, cable & phone hookup in all rooms except bathroom.

Carpeted throughout.

Pets welcomed w/add’l non-refundable deposit/ Kennel in backyard if needed. Price: $1100. If interested and for further information, please call 410-394-0057.

Affordable, nice, onebedroom, nonsmoking apartment in brick duplex in Lusby. Available around mid-October.

Monthly rent of $695 includes water and CRE fees. Tenant pays electric.

Vinyl, double-paned windows. Appliances, heating and cooling system, and Pergo flooring are fairly new. Security deposit, recent credit report, and references required.

No pets. Convenient to Bay beach, Patuxent River Naval Air Station, and Calvert Cliffs. Call Cecilia at 410.610.5919 (m), or 301.995.7793 (w).

Price: $695.

3 BR Townhouse, Lex Park. Near base, library, schools, church. 1.5 BA, new carpet, fresh paint.

Washer/dryer, dishwasher, small screened porch. Sec. Dep. Req. Price: $1000 + util. 301-247-1913.

Seeking SINGLE PROFESSIONAL to rent efficiency apartment in private residence-$685 a month includes and the following utilities; direct tv, electric, water, trash (phone not included) in the Mechanicsville area. MUST BE A NON-SMOKER AND ASOLUTELY NO PETS. Looking for just the right person; quiet, clean, responsible and respectful.

Female preferred. New carpet, vinyl and paint.

Private entrance with full kitchen, washer/dryer, ample closet space and large bathroom. Pictures available upon request.

Call Jennifer 301-8844756 (h) evenings, (w) 301-757-5219 daytime.

Available immediately.

REFERENCES REQUIRED. This apartment is just seconds away from Base gate 1 NAS Pax. The location is ideal being that it’s minutes away from basically anything you may need. The apartment has just been redone with new floors, remodeled deck, new dishwaser and garbage disposal. There are a few things left to do but basically everything in the apartment is new or newly redone. Pets may possibly be allowed but depending on what pet(s) you have.Rent includes a few things not normally covered, basically the only things not included are electric,cable,phone and internet if you decide to have that. Any further questions feel free to call me at 301-481-6976.

Price: $950.

Basement Apt w/ private entrance for rent. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, living room, and kitchen/dinette. Electric, cable, and internet hookup included. No pets! $800 a month, first month’s rent and security deposit due on move-in. If interested, please call Dale @ 301-373-2480 and please leave a message.

HELP WANTED

CAREERPRO Professional Resume Service Entry-level to executive resumes including military available

Call 301-737-4171 AAHA Certified Small Animal Veterinary Hospital in Hollywood, Maryland is looking for individuals with at least 2 years of medical or veterinary experience for full time evening positions and occasional weekends. We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated team players whose primary responsibilities include anesthesia, surgery, radiology, patient treatment, laboratory procedures, and client communication. Salary and benefits are competitve and commensurate with level of experience.

Please send resume to Three Notch Veterinary Hospital, 44215 Airport View Drive, Hollywood, Maryland 20636, fax to 301-373-2763, or e-mail.

ATTN: Torrie-Medical Service Director.

Machinist - Machine shop in Prince Frederick, MD. that does proto type and short run production work for the electronic industry is looking to hire someone who is capable of setting up and running CNC and Manual Lathes and Mills. Work is mostly out of stainless steel . Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and capable to work to close tolerances and high quality finishes.

Exp req. 301-855-9768.

New insurance office is looking for a motivated sales professional. Insurance licensing is preferred, but not required.

We will provide paid training for the right candidate. You must have a proven record of sales and creating new accounts to be considered for this position. Please email resumes and contact info to Josh@joshmesh.com.

New Insurance Company looking for a licensed property and casualty insurance agent to do marketing and sales. Must have prior experience.

Please email resume to connie@coast2coastins. com.

Water front community in Solomons Landing, Maryland seeking parttime administrative manger for approximately 25 hours per week. Applicant must possess strong computer, organizational, and communication skills. Prior property management experience preferred, but not required. Please state salary requirements. References required. Fax resume to 410-360-2931.

Large organization located in Camp Springs, MD has an immediate opening for an accounts receivable/accounts payable clerk. Basic knowledge of accounting preferred. Proficiancy with Microsoft Excel and Word required. We offer an excellent benefits package. Located one block from the Branch Avenue Metro. Salary $9.00/hr.

Please email resume to nbuell@seafarers.org or fax 301-702-6060.

Pharmacist - Retail Positions are available at 2 of our locations. Current MD Pharmacist License required. Full or part time schedules are possible. Competitive salary and benefits. Send resume and salary requirements to: McKay’s Fine Food & Pharmacy P.O. Box 98 Hollywood, MD 20636 Or Fax to Human Resources. 301-373-5338.

For further information, call 301-373-5848.

McKay’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HELP WANTED

Spalding Consulting, Inc. is currently accepting resumes for a Senior Database Administrator in Lexington Park, MD. A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related discipline and 8 years Oracle database administration experience OR a high school diploma and 12 years Oracle database administration or related experience is required. Must be a team player and able to work in a fast paced environment with the ability to perform multiple tasks. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Spalding Consulting, Inc. offers excellent starting salary and benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Savings Accounts, Tuition Assistance, and 401(k) Savings & Investment. Please submit resume and salary requirements to careers@ scipax.com. www.scipax. com. EEO. Nonprofit, So. Md. domestic violence prevention program seeks full-time and/or parttime attorney to provide assistance to victims in Protective Order hearings and family law cases.

Must be admitted to Md. Bar! Family law experience required. The The perfect candidate is a responsible, motivated, caring person with intergity and a passion for justice.

Great opportunity to get lots of courtroom experience. Ideal candidate will be self-aware, open to learning and easy-going.

Great work enviroment and colleagues. Salary 42K, 50% contribution to medical/dential/other benefits. Fax resumes and cover letter to 301-3734147, or mail/email to P.O. Box 760 Hollywood, Md 20636/ jobs@smcfa. net.

LDG Electronics is a growing electronics manufacturing company seeking a full-time Mechanical Assembler to perform electronic and mechanical assembly and product testing. The Mechanical Assembler also performs shipping, receiving, stockroom, and inventory activities using a personal computer. LDG offers good benefits and on-site training. Computer skills, prior electronics or simple mechanical assembly experience a plus. Must be able to lift and move heavy boxes short distances. Send resume by email only to the Business Manager doug@ ldgelectronics. com.

VEHICLES Selling my 94-mustang GT, excellent condition.

Just tired of her sitting in the garage. I have the original tires and rims available they will be sold with the car. Pros- 373’s, under drive pulleys, nitto drag radials, 315’s in the rear 275’s up front, drilled front rotors, tv/ dvd, 800watt amp (never used). Light bar, and leather boot cover, SLP Loudmouth exhaust, and flowtech h-pipe. Conscar has a few scratches, and it needs new seat belt retainers. That’s all. $6000 obo. I also have (still in box Nitrous express wet kit, and Eibach springs sold separately). I have additional pics, upon request. Call or email Grandon at 202-6586197, or gjonesg2000@ yahoo.com.

For Sale by Owner: Ford 9” rear axle with 4:11 gears. Price: $300 obo.

If interested, please call 240-538-5628.

Four Door Duelley Truck; cow hood; 454; good condition. Call Tim if interested for more details on cell (410) 808-7240.

Price: $2,500.

1998 Nissan 240sx LE. Auto, leather, fully loaded. 121k mi. $6000 obo.

If interested, please call 240-925-9717.

1970 Ford F100. Started a restoration and couldn’t finish. Ford 9” rear axle with 4:11 gears, new suspension bushings, floor pans, cab mounts, under side and chasis have been cleaned/fixed and painted. Selling parts or whole thing. Make offer. Call or text Joe at 240-538-5628.

1994 Ford Mustang. New motor less than 1,000 miles on it and a 3 year warranty with the motor- many new parts will pass insepection. VERY CLEAN! Call Roberts cell-443-975-3594. Price: $4,000 or obo.

1994 Nissan Pick-up Truck - 5-Speed Manual - Bed Cap included Best Offer - Questions or more information, Please contact: Tim @ 443.864.7889.

1998 Chevrolet Camaro.

Price: $2500. Kelly Blue Book Value. 98 Chevy TTop Camaro 3.8 V6 Black / gray cloth Power Windows/locks. Has Kaizer 18inch Rims 245/40R/18 - 93H Ventus HR2 Tires.

Please call 410-535-1949 after 3pm & Before 9pm M-F.

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MOTORCYCLES 1979 Harley Davidson FLH. 1340cc, elec. and kick start. New everything!! All service records since 1999 when purchased. Includes Harley service manual. Call 410-586-0505.

Price: $10,000.

Yamaha Raptor 700 for sale, has brand new itp holeshot tires and wheels,stock wheels and tires also come with it, has a power commander computer, hot cams stage one cam, renthal chain and front and rear sprockets, GYTR skid plates on the whole underside, GYTR nerf bars, high flow GYTR air filter, has GYTR header and race pipe. The bike only has 50 hours on, the bike is the gray and red edition color, bike comes with all stock parts that have been remove and comes with many extra parts and extra oil and filters, the bike is almost like brand new. If interested, please call Josh at 240-298-7105.

If I dont answer, leave a message and I will return your call. $7000 OBO. For Sale - 2002 Yamaha YZF-R6 - Garage kept - In excellent condition and runs perfectly with no mechanical problems.

Only 9000 miles. Comes with Yoshimura exhaust and blue windscreen (installed) and original exhaust and clear windscreen. Call if interested (240) 298-2124. Price: $4000 OBO. 2002 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 XLH. condition. Get the look and feel of a Cruiser for the price of a Sportster.

Forward Controls, windshield, wider 2 up Mustang seat, lots of chrome extras, high performance air cleaner. If interested, and for more info, please call 301-539-4654. Price: $6500.

2008 Ninja 250R-Black.

For sale in good condition. I just bought it about 6 months ago. Im looking at getting a new car and need the extra money.It comes with a leather jacket and a helmet. If interested please call 301-4811749 for any further i n fo r m a t io n . $ 4 0 0 0 OBO.

CHILD CARE Full of Love DayCare.

Licensed Child Care provider located in California, MD. I currently have openings for 4 through 12 year olds of age. I am located in Greenview Knolls / Esperanza Middle School district.

I am First Aid and CPR certified. Hours of operation are 6:30am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday.

I have pets in the house that are children friendly.

I provide a family oriented, fun safe and loving environment for your little ones. Please call Crystal at 301-866-0094 to answer any questions you may have and also to setup an apointment for an interview.

Kid’s Haven Daycare, 1 mile from Oakville Elem.

School. Loving and nuturing environment, pre-school curriculum, snacks provided, no pets, no pool, licensed and CPR/first aid certified.

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6 am to 5:30 pm. Please call Melanie to set up an interview.

301-373-3175 or email wellsmd@netzero.net

General Merchandise Black Lacquer Bedroom Furniture For Sale - $450/ obo. In excellent condition! Dresser with a mirror, two night stands and an armoire. Measurements: Dresser 64” wide x31” tall, Mirror 39” wide x 42” tall, Armoire 36” x 54” tall, Nightstands 25” wide x 22” tall. Serious buyers, cash payment and must pick up!

Waldorf, Maryland. Call 301-645-7671.

This bedroom set is in very good condiction its cherry color is very beauiful.This set includes Foot & Head Board, 2 Night Stands, Armoire and a 8 Drawer Dresser with Mirror and Nic-Nac Shelves. New King Size Mattress & Boxsprings are also included. This set is a very good bargain.

Call Tim anytime at 301904-7367. $600.

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Section B - 10

Thursday, October 2, 2008

The 41st Annual Blessing of the Fleet The 41st Blessing of the Fleet is again being sponsored by the 7th District Optimist Club. Admission to the two day event is $5 with 12 and under free. The annual event will take place in Colton Point, Maryland on the grounds of the St. Clement’s Island Museum on October 4 & 5, 2008. Activities will begin on 12:00 noon on Saturday with free boat rides to St. Clement’s Island to tour the new Blackistone Lighthouse.

The 1850 rebuilt Blackistone Lighthouse is a splendid sight and should be seen by young and old. Members of the Blackistone Foundation will be on hand to conduct the tour and relate the history of the lighthouse and the McWlliams family that owned the island during the late 1800’s. Josephine Freeman, the daughter of the island owner was the keeper of the light and raised her family in the building.

The festival continues with many children’s activities including livestock

displays, petting zoos, a new robot boxing game, slides, continuous music, a magic show, reptile world, hamburgers and hotdogs and much more. There will be a free drawing for two bikes at 6:00 p.m.

Adult interests include great Southern Maryland seafood a demonstration of the preparation and cooking of a stuffed ham, local artists, arts and crafts, wine tasting and more. The spectacular fireworks show begins on the waterfront at dusk. Dancing will continue after the fireworks until 10:oopm with music provided by six gun south. There will be 3 drawings for a $100 cash prize in the afternoon. The winner must claim the cash within one hour.

On Sunday, the festival again begins at 10: ooam with boat rides to St. Clement’s Island and free tours of the Blackistone Lighthouse.

All activities will begin at this time and the Piscataway Indians will perform at 10:30. The

ancient order of the watermen will present the previous selections for waterman of the year and this year’s selection is Robert T. Brown of Avenue, Maryland. This presentation will be emceed by honorable John F. Wood, Jr, member of the Maryland House of Delegates.

The national anthem will be performed

by Lois Beverage and marks the beginning of the great parade with high school bands, classic cars, antique tractors, marching units, fire departments, rescue squads and other marching units. A special presentation to Clancy Lyall will be presented at this time for his dedication to our country and help in organizing the parade over the past twenty years.

The day continues with the children games and shows, wonderful food, continuous entertainment from the stage, dancers and music. Performers include the Chesapeake Country Cruisers, The Wanderers, Gracie’s

Guys and Gals and Miss Marylands Court.

Other events are wine tasting, the robot game, the hourly drawing for $100 cash, free bikes for children, and the raffle drawing with $1,750 in prizes.

The Catholic mass will be held on St. Clement’s island at the great cross. The mass is celebrated by Archbishop Pietro Sambi, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States at 3:00 p.m.

This is a wonderful family weekend and the cost is $5 for adults and 12 and under free.

Take Route 5 south to Morganza, turn right on Route 242. Go about 8 miles to Colton Point. You can visit the St. Clement’s Island Museum and understand our unique roll in Maryland history. Admission to the museum is free for the weekend. Take the free boat ride to the Blackistone lighthouse. This is where Maryland began. The locals call this area “God’s Country”. There is little doubt.

The Incredible Dream Josephine Mattingly never knew her grandmother, Josephine McWilliams Freeman. It was part of the family lore that grandmother was born, raised and died on St. Clement’s Island and had been the keeper of the Blackistone Lighthouse.

Josephine Mattingly’s mother, Emily, was also born there and had married William F. Herbert of Dynard, a small country village in the seventh district of St. Mary’s County where they raised their family. Emily had always told of the life of her family living on the island where Maryland was founded. It was a tale that would haunt young Josephine the rest of her life and the love and respect for her grandmother would never cease.

Dr. Joseph McWilliams owned the island in 1850 where the Blackistone lighthouse is now located. The McWilliams men had been keepers of the light until 1875 when the doctor turned the job over to his daughter, Josephine. She had married William Mitchell “Billie” Freeman in 1871 and they took up residence in the lighthouse. Dr. McWilliams delivered six children born to Josephine and Billie, with Emily arriving in 1880. Emily, her sister and her two brothers were raised in the lighthouse and helped their parents fuel the lamp and ring the bell in the fog along with the many other chores required of a family living on an island. Mrs. Freeman died unexpectedly in 1912.

Josephine Herbert was born in 1910 and was named for Josephine, the lighthouse keeper. She would hear the tales of living on St. Clement’s Island, of tending the light and ringing the bell as done by her grandmother for so many years. She would never forget her mother’s stories. It seemed so wonderful that a woman could perform such an important job; and it was her grandmother.

Josephine Herbert married Dan Mattingly in 1934 and lived just a few miles from the lighthouse of her mothers birthplace.

They had no children.

In 1956 the lighthouse burned; set by arsonists. She had always hoped for a restoration of the building, but now it was hopeless. Only old photographs of the building and a few bricks remained.

Josephine became a true servant to the civic organizations of the seventh district, joining and working many hours with her family and friends. The old lighthouse and the grandmother she adored were always on her mind.

She had been asked to join the St. Clement’s Hundred whose objective was to recognize St. Clement’s Island and its place in Maryland history and she became a charter member of the new group.

As Josephine grew older, she decided to leave $5,000 in her will to the St. Clement’s Hundred. She told Dick Gass, Jim Banagan and Bobbie Mcwilliams of the intended gift and expressed her great hope of rebuilding the Blackistone Lighthouse.

After her death in 1999, Bobbie McWilliams, the executerof her estate, presented the $5,000 check to Dick Gass, the president of the St. Clement’s Hundred. Slowly, the process began, which everyone thought to be impossible, except Josephine.

Today it is done and we at the 41st Blessing of the Fleet salute the wonderful lady who had the dream. It has been an inspiration to this writer and indeed to all the people of the Seventh District. What has been accomplished on our island in rebuilding the Blackistone Lighthouse is truly incredible.

Viva la Josephine!

Saturday, October 4, 2008 12:00: Blessing Of The Fleet Opening Ceremonies - Musuem Opens - Boat Rides To Blackistone Lighthouse On St. Clement’s Island Begin. Arts And Craft Area Open. All Food Stands Open. ATM Machine Open.

1:30: SMECO Safety Demonstration - Main Stage Area.

Tent.

5:00: Magic Show - Main Stage.

2:00: Jennifer Rose Band - Main Stage.

2:00: Magic Show - Kids’ Tent.

5:00: Drawing For $100 - Must Be Present To Win-One Hour To Claim Prize - Information Stand.

12:00: Wine Tasting Stand Opens.

12:00: Livestock Display Opens.

2:00 - 5:00: Manufacturing Oyster Tongs And Nippers - Jim Frank of Hollywood, Md.

12:00: Pony Rides Begin.

12:00: Robot Boxing Game Starts.

2:00 - 5:30: Petting Zoo And Exotic Animal Display - Kids’ Tent

12:00: Kids’ Slides And Games Open.

3:00: Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull Kids’ Tent - Prize For Winners.

12:30: Joe Webb & J.R.W. Sound Productions - Main Stage.

SMECO Safety Demonstration Main Stage Area.

3:00: Drawing For $100 - Must Be Present To Win-One Hour To Claim Prize - Information Stand.

1:00: Blue Sky Puppet Show - Kids’ Tent.

4:00: Blue Sky Puppet Show - Kids’ Tent.

1:15: Stuffed Ham Demonstration - Main Stage.

4:00: Drawing For $100 - Must Be Present To Win-One Hour To Claim Prize - Information Stand.

1:30: Auction of Stuffed Ham

5:00: Blue Sky Puppet Show - Kids’

Sunday, October 5, 2008 10:00: Boat Rides To Blackistone Lighthouse On St. Clement’s Island Arts And Craft Area Open - Livestock Display - Open All Day. All Food Stands Open. ATM Machine Open.

The Maryland Dove Moored At St. Clement’s Island - Main Pier - Free Tour.

6:00: Boys And Girls Bike Giveaway - Information Stand.

10:00: Pony Rides Begin.

6:15: Six Gun South Band - Main Stage.

10:30: Mark Wild Turkey Tayac Of Piscataway Indian Nation - Main Stage.

7:00: Blessing Of The Fleet - Rev. Dr. Kathleen Price, All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Avenue, Maryland - and Rev. William Gurnee, Pastor, Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, Maryland - Waterfront Stage.

8:00: Dusk - Magnificent Fireworks - Waterfront.

8:45: Six Gun South Band - Main Stage.

10:00: Festival Closes For Night.

Both Days: Balloon Artist and Pictures With The Great Dane Dogs, all day

11:00: Welcome CeremoniesWaterfront Stage - St. Mary’s County Commissioners.

11:15: Presentation Of The Nine Flags Of St. Clement’s Island-Waterfront Stage, American Legion Post 22 1 -Dick Gass, Narrator.

11:30: Presentation Of The 13th Annual “Ancient Order Of The Waterman” Award.

Recognize The Previous Awardees - Waterfront Stage Delegate John F. Wood, Jr., Maryland

House Of Delegates.

2:00: Prayer Service And Blessing Of The Boats - Waterfront.

11:45: Magic Show - Kids’ Tent.

Presentation of Award to Clancy Lyall - Bubby Norris, President Of Seventh District Optimist Club.

12:00: “National Anthem” - Lois Beverage - Waterfront Stage Parade - Lois Beverage, Coordinator.

12:00: Wine Tasting Stand Opens.

12:30: Miss Maryland’s Court - Main Stage.

2:00: Drawing For $100 - Must Be Present To Win-One Hour To Claim Prize - Information Stand.

2:15: Chesapeake Country Cruisers - Line Dancers, Main Stage 2:15: Reptile World - Kids’ Tent.

3:00: Roman Catholic Mass Celebrated By Archbishop Pietro Sambi, Apostolic Nuncio To The United States, On St. Clement’s Island At The Great Cross.

12:30: Reptile World - Kids’ Tent.

12:30: Robot Boxing Game

3:00: Jerry Burch & The Wanderers - Main Stage.

1:00 - 4:00: Manufacturing Of Oyster Tongs And Nippers - Jim Frank of Hollywood, Maryland.

3:00: Drawing For $100 - Must Be Present To Win - One Hour To Claim Prize - Information Stand.

1:30: Gracie’s Guys And Gals Dancers - Main Stage.

5:00: Raffle Drawing - $1,000 - $500 - $250 - Boys And Girls Bike Free Giveaway Drawing.

1:45: Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull - Kids’ Tent - Prize For Winners

Performing On Sunday On The Mainland Will Be The Mid-Evil Recreation & Re-creation.