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Thursday, May 21, 2009

It’s Time To Rock

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Man Dies After House Fire Story Page 14

CSM Graduates Young And Old Story Page 15

Local Man Jailed For OxycontinStory Scheme Page 17 Photo by Adam Broach

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Hank Williams Jr. “Bradley Scott” Page 18

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I think we’re getting a reputation among the music industry, that they know it’s a quality production, that performers are treated well, they’re fed well …

Leonardtown’s Alexandra Greissinger and Patuxent’s Amina Smith are neck and neck during the 100-meter hurdles at the SMAC meet.

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Local Elks Lodge Campaigning Restrictions For Wounded Veterans On Crabbing Lifted

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Members of the local Elks Lodge service organization want to raise $20,000 by May of next year to help critically wounded U.S. servicemen and women through the Wounded Warrior Project to adjust to their injuries and restart their lives when they return home.

“More important than raising funds is getting the word out,” said Elks president John Winters at Lodge 2092 in Lexington Park. “This is a most worthy cause.”

The Wounded Warrior Project is a private organization that aids severely wounded veterans with their needs and raises awareness of the challenges they face.

Winters said that many Americans are not fully aware of the plight of returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan who have lost limbs or been severely injured to the point of losing mobility.

“As we are here and live well we are isolated and often forget the hardships of war,” Winters said. “There are brave Americans getting severely injured or making the ultimate sacrifice.”

Lt. Denis Oliverio, a retired Marine who commanded a tank in Iraq, was one veteran who nearly died had it not been for quick-thinking comrades who saved his life in combat.

In a battle with insurgents in two houses in western Iraq, Oliverio left the safety of his tank and exposed himself to enemy fire to warn a wandering military vehicle they were headed straight into a firefight.

In seconds his arm would be hit and he would be on his way to being an advocate for the Wounded Warrior Project.

“I took an AK-47 round through my arm and it went into my chest,” Oliverio told attendees at last weeks Elk’s Lodge kickoff for wounded warriors. “I thought ‘Holy crap I just got shot!’”

After three surgeries, three titanium plates and 23 screws in his left arm, Oliverio was given a bag from the Wounded Warrior Project that gave him just the basics like shaving kit and toiletries while he was still in the field.

They were simple enough, Oliverio said, but for a wounded Marine ripped away from the frontlines in just his uniform and dog tags, it was all he had to take care of himself.

“That bag was the beginning of a relationship,” Oliverio said. “Any chance I get to pay it back, I’ll take it.

Oliverio considered himself one of the lucky ones, and found himself learning to play golf again through the Wounded Warrior Project with soldiers who were double and triple amputees.

The Elk’s media campaign and fund raising efforts will go on throughout the year, Winters said, and the organization is looking for about 20 corporate sponsors to be part of the push.

The first event will be June 19 at the Cedar Point Golf Course on Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

For more information on the local effort to support the Wounded Warrior Project visit the Elk’s Lodge web site at www.woundedwarriorproject@ bpoe2092.org.

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Fewer restrictions on the harvesting of female hard crabs from the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries this year means that watermen may have better days to look forward to.

“One of the finest, sweetest crabs you can eat is a female crab; they use them for everything,” said Tucker Brown, with the St. Mary’s County Waterman’s Association. “There’s going to be a lot of bait eaters on the trot lines this season.”

The lifting of restrictions has as much to do with waterman complaints as it did with improved crab population numbers, said Thomas Zinn, president of the Calvert County Waterman’s Association.

“They lightened up on them a little mostly because we protested a lot but also because there were better crab numbers,” he said.

The latest information from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources shows that numbers of adult crabs have jumped somewhat from last year.

Numbers for juvenile crabs have remained steady at under 200 million, while the adult count is just under 300 million.

Department standards show that a minimum of 200 million crabs are necessary for a sustainable population; anything below that and it becomes more difficult to preserve the natural resource.

One DNR report stated that 2009 is the first year that the total blue crab population has been above the target level of abundance since the mid 1990s.

That same report claimed that the jump in overall crab population for 2008 to 2009 to over 400 million was due to a doubling of the female crab population and state restrictions last year on the harvesting of crabs.

“This is a very successful step,” said Brenda Davis manager of DNR’s blue crab program.

“We’re by no means out of the woods yet.

“What we haven’t seen an increase in is that smaller, younger age group; we still need to be

very conservative to ensure that not too many females are harvested before they can spawn.”

Zinn said that, while restrictions had been loosed, there were still limits on the number of female crabs available for the taking. (There are no restrictions on harvesting male crabs, he said.)

Watermen using trot lines will be restricted to two bushels a day until the end of May, and for two weeks in June no females will be allowed in the harvesting.

By June 16, watermen can again harvest a maximum of two bushels a day until Sept. 1, when they will be allowed up to 10 bushels a day.

“For most of the trotline license holders it’s an increase this year,” said Davis.

Those watermen holding a license to harvest clams, crabs and oysters are allowed to take 10 bushels of females a day until May 31, but that will drop to just six bushels daily until August 31, Zinn said.

By Sept. 1, they will be allowed to take up to 25 bushels a day until Nov. 10, which is an early season closure, he said.

“I think we can live with these limits,” Zinn said. “[Last year’s limits] put a lot of people in a hardship situation. “This year’s limit is much better.”

Recreational crabbers, meanwhile, are restricted from taking any females or female peelers or soft crabs, according to Zinn.

William Kreamer shows off his lively crabs for sale at Chesapeake’s Bounty, St. Leonard.

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Can the county depend on the state to deliver Tamiflu if the swine comes back this fall?

Is the swine flu the pressing health problem in the county?

It has never gotten down here from the state. Even the county’s that purchased it haven’t gotten it yet.

We have dozens of people with Lyme Disease; we have a lime disease epidemic in the county.

County Health Officer Dr. William Icenhower

Commissioner Lawrence D. Jarboe

Report Claims Problems with NAVAIR Contracts

A report issued earlier this month by the Department of Defense’s Inspector General’s Office showed that procedures for vetting Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) contracts by a special contract office were not followed, particularly with regards to allowances for competitive bidding and quality control.

The report showed several problems with the use of the U.S. Navy’s SeaPort Enhanced contract program that is designed to allow contractors to compete to provide services to the U.S. Navy.

Of the 133 task orders the report covered over various U.S. Navy commands (such as the Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, D.C. and the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Indian Head), 17 were issued from NAVAIR, based at the Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, via the SeaPort Enhanced program.

Of those 17 task orders, five did not meet the requirements for competitive bidding, the report claimed, and only two task orders met quality con-

trol requirements.

Lee Moon, president of Iona Moon, LLC, a business development corporation in California, Md., with experience dealing with NAVAIR and the SeaPort Enhanced program, said the report showed that tax dollars might not have been spent to their best effect.

“The end result of that is that… the government may not have realized the best value in the contracting process,” Moon said.

“How do we know if they got the best value if they didn’t let every one compete in the process?”

Moon said that these kinds of issues have been on contractors’ minds for several years now, since the inception of the SeaPort-Enhanced contract.

“I think it’s a big deal because we want things to be done right,” Moon said. “Businesses want to be able to compete fairly and at the same tax payers want to be sure the Navy is getting the best value for our tax dollars.”

Moon said that bringing these competitive and quality control issues to light could help bring positive change to the system.

Those NAVAIR/SeaPort program contracts

Commissioners Split Over Purchase Of Swine Flu Vaccine

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer County commissioners unanimously approved emergency funds to buy seasonal flu vaccine to immunize elementary public school students, but the board’s two Republicans balked at spending $11, 000 for a stock of Tamiflu for county use against a possible resurgence of swine flu.

Of the total $56,000 approved at the Tuesday session, $45,000 will go towards early immunization of school children against the seasonal flu, which, if combined with a resurgent swine flu strain this fall, could become a serious disease.

“The big question is the fall,” said Dr. William Icenhower, county health officer. “Nobody knows whether this [swine flu] will come back stronger.”

Commissioner Lawrence D. Jarboe (R-Golden Beach) voted for the vaccine for school children but against the money for the county’s Tamiflu purchase.

“My view on the Internet is that this [swine] flu is no worse than the regular flu,” Jarboe said.

“I’d prefer to focus on the epidemic of Lyme Disease increasing in our county.”

County health officials admitted that the $11,000 would only purchase about 100 courses of Tamiflu to be used as a stopgap measure until the state would release enough of the drug to deal with a larger outbreak.

Icenhower reiterated that Tamiflu, while effective, had to be administered within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms for it to work.

Waiting solely on the state to release the stockpile of the drug, which it had yet to do, he said, meant that the drug could be rendered ineffective.

“It’s a puzzle to me and my colleagues as to where this Tamiflu is and when it will be given out,” Icenhower said, who added that even counties that had purchased a stock of the drug last year from the state had not received their portion yet.

Commissioner Kenneth R. Dement (R-Tall Timbers) said that St. Mary’s Hospital, which had 108 doses of Tamiflu for current patients and employees, would not turn citizens away if they were in need of relief.

“The hospital will bail you out,” said Dement, who opposed buying the Tamiflu. “They’re not going to say ‘no’.”

Elms Beach Park Reopens Saturday The Elms Beach Park in Lexington Park will reopen to the public on May 23, after being closed for more than two months due to extensive vandalism.

Most facilities in the park have been fixed since the county closed it March 17; however, the parkís playground is not expected to reopen for another six weeks.

The County Commissioners recently ap-

proved a recommendation by the Recreation and Parks Board to prohibit alcohol at the park picnic pavilion. Also, the picnic pavilion will no longer be reserved for groups on holiday weekends. Instead, usage will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The policy changes were made to address overcrowding and improve safety and security.

For more information, call Recreation and Parks at 301-863-6068 or 301-475-4200 ext. 1800.

that were not competitively bid were part of 39 mishandled contracts that the inspector general’s audit report valued at $469.3 million.

Auditors with the inspector general’s office confirmed that the total for the 17 NAVAIR task orders was nearly $682 million, with one task order valued at more than $443 million. No problems were found for that $443 million task order, auditors stated.

Warren Suss, head of Suss Consulting, Inc. based in Pennsylvania, a firm specializing in federal information technology, said the issue was one of oversight.

“The issue is a broad one… as the defense budget has grown and the number of contractors used has grown there has not been a proportional growth in the governments own staff to manage the [contracting] process.”

The auditors recommended that the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for acquisition and

logistics management ensure that contracting officers using the SeaPort receive training on “writing performance based task force orders, issue performance-based task orders and develop quality assurance surveillance plans.”

Officials with the Navy Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) agreed with the need for more training but disputed the claim that task orders were bid without proper competition or quality control measures.

A call to NAVAIR for comment was referred to NAVSEA, which stated: “The Navy is committed to conducting business in a fair and open manner. It is inappropriate for NAVSEA to comment on the DoD Inspector General’s audit report on SeaPort-E until the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Acquisition and Logistics Management) has had the opportunity to provide additional comments.”

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Town General Motors Dealer Not Going Anywhere Clark’s Rest Moving Forward Local Chrysler Dealer Off Chopping Block

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A housing development that has been in limbo for the past two years got a fresh start Monday when the Leonardtown Planning and Zoning Commission granted another approval for a reworked concept site plan.

The residential project of 335 units, which received a vote from the commission, will be built on 177 acres off Route 5 and is slated for construction next to the Singletree development.

The Clark’s Rest development was put on hold last year because of the downturn in the economy and also for want of certain permits from the Maryland Department of the Environment.

Marrick Properties, developer of the project, told the town planning commission that it was ready to resume building out Clark’s Rest and expected the state to furnish environmental permits after they extended a buffer around nearby wetlands from 25 feet to 100 feet.

“We thought we’d be back sooner than we are today,” said Rick Bailey, co-owner of Marrick Properties. “Everything had to be reduced down in our buildable space.”

According to the town planner, the project will consist of 335 lots split between 205 single-family detached homes and 130 town homes.

The project also calls for 17,000 square feet of commercial space, but the developer has not specified what kind of business will take up residence there.

Clark’s Rest will also connect with the Leonard’s Grant development off of Hollywood Leonardtown Road, town planner DeAnn Adler said, adding that there will be considerable open space between the developments.

Jeanne Moulds, chair of the town planning commission, said it was encouraging to see housing construction during the economic recession.

“I was pleased to see so many building permits [at the Leonard’s Grant development],” she said.

The new Clark’s Rest approval will be up for consideration by the Leonardtown Town Council at its June 8 meeting.

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Winegardner Auto Group’s Leonardtown General Motors Co. dealership has been spared the lagging auto giant’s sweeping cut of more than 1,000 franchise locations nationwide.

General Motors announced last week that many dealerships would be cut and their franchise deals broken.

Kurt Winegardner, general manager at the Leonardtown location on Washington Street, said that he was not worried about their dealership being on the list.

“We didn’t get any letters,” Winegardner told The County Times. “If you do things right, you don’t have to worry.”

Winegardner has said that his dealership will continue servicing the Pontiac brand of General Motors, even though that brand was dropped by the parent company several weeks ago.

The Pontiac brand will cease all production by the end of next year.

Chrysler Corporation likewise announced last week that it would be breaking ties with nearly 800 independent dealerships across the country.

But Jerry Dillard, owner of Lexington Park Dodge Chrysler and Jeep dealership, said that his business had dodged that bullet.

“We’re on the assumed list, that’s what they call it,” Dillard said. “That means it’ll be assumed into the new company.”

Chrysler filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this month, adding to the auto industry’s woes.

Dillard said that the choice to keep his dealership in the company’s reorganization

reflected on its success so far.

“I think this is a good market and they think we’re good performers,” Dillard said. “We’ll see.”

Dillard said he was owned the dealership in one stage or another for six years; he said that the auto industry had produced itself out of the market with concurrent consequences.

“Everybody knew this day was coming,” Dillard said. “There was just too much productions capacity.

“There are probably going to be more tough times.”

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In Md., ‘Do It Yourself’ Becomes Recession Mantra

By KATIE ARCIERI The Capital

ANNAPOLIS, (AP) - Chef Terry Antoniuk used to provide gourmet meals for area families five days a week.

Now, orders for meals of Mediterranean Snapper and Chicken Cacciatore have been cut in half.

Steve Watkins, owner of Himmel’s Farm and Garden in Pasadena, said he remembers when customers readily purchased higher-priced nursery items such as fountains and large trees during better economic times.

Lately, he’s noticed clients installing their own trees and vegetable gardens.

Lorna Spencer, co-owner of A Choice Nanny, which places nannies with families in Anne Arundel and surrounding counties, recalled when it was much easier for nannies to find jobs with middle-class families who ``want a good start for the children as infants.’’

Now, nannies are being laid off because parents are losing their jobs, Spencer said. And the nannies who do stay often are asked to also do some housecleaning or take a pay cut, she said. ``We are seeing some parents that are trying to do this by themselves instead of going to an agency,’’ she said.

People are cooking at home more, landscaping their own lawns and gardens, taking on child care, and generally are handling more elaborate projects them-

selves instead of hiring professionals to do it for them.

The behavior stands in stark contrast to a time when people readily spent on such luxury services.

And even when the economy begins to rebound, consumers still will be more cautious about how they spend, said Joydeep Srivastava, associate professor of marketing at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. The trend is tied to consumer confidence, even for the upscale market, he said. ``Even they are feeling the pain to a certain extent,’’ he said. ``Their investment goes down. That affects their spending.’’

Candy Wallace, founder and executive director of the American Personal and Private Chef Association in San Diego, said many consumers still are spending money for personal chefs in large urban areas where professionals are clocking more hours at work and don’t have time to cook. At the same time, personal chefs also are noticing an increased interest in their cooking classes as consumers seek to cook at home, Wallace said. ``A lot of them don’t know how to cook, a lot of them don’t know how to shop,’’ she said. ``We are frequently working with third-generation noncooks.’’

Antoniuk, owner of House Specials Personal Chefs and Caterers in Annapolis, said the price for 10 nights of chef services for two adults is $350. The cost of groceries adds an extra $150, she said.

As the economy fell into a recession, Antoniuk said she has noticed fewer middle-class families requesting personal-chef services.

Instead of hiring her to provide catering and wait staff for parties, she’s seeing more requests to simply drop off meals, Antoniuk said.

To make up for lost income, Antoniuk began running Tuscan-themed cooking classes, she said. ``The economy being what it is, this is a cheaper service to offer,’’ she said.

Eight people signed up for her first class last fall when the price was $65, Antoniuk said. The class attracted 25 people after she dropped the price to $50, she said.

Antoniuk said her clients aren’t taking the courses to learn how to cook for the first time. ``They are what I call foodies, they love to cook and love food,’’ she said.

Now, these foodies are just trying to take on more personal-chef services themselves.

I can deduce that that would be the case,’’ she said. ``They get to walk away with how to do it in their own kitchen.

Disney To Build Resort At National Harbor OXON HILL - (AP) _ Walt Disney Co. plans to build a hotel at National Harbor in Prince George’s County.

The entertainment company has bought a 15-acre parcel for the project, which was announced Tuesday by county Executive Jack Johnson.

The planned 500-room venue will be the seventh hotel-resort at National Harbor.

The project, first reported

by The Washington Post, will be one of five Disney resorts in the world. The company is spending $11 million on the parcel.

Disney’s move to Washington’s tourism market comes more than a decade after the company canceled plans to build a theme park near the Manassas, Va., Civil War battlefield. The project drew protests from politicians and citizens’ groups.

Disney says the new project is not a theme park.

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Now is The Time to Replace Harry Nice Bridge for the public good, graves can be respectfully relocated, redirection of federal land at Dahlgren is indeed doable and a sunny day water park can certainly be recreated nearby.

Fast-tracked actions on the part of our Democrat-controlled Maryland and Virginia state governments can immediately put people to work. Today, Maryland and Virginia constituents, bipartisans all, jointly and respectfully call on our governors to target the timely replacement of the Rt. 301 bridge. Business and industry will revive, and decades-old, death-defying traveling feat will become history. Obligate your federal stimulus funds along with half a century’s collected tolls and commit yourselves now to the best of options laid on the table.

Your party is the majority – Yes you can!

By summer 2009, one can envision heavy equipment nearing the area, dump truck and mixers are everywhere, ships are off loading materiel nearby, local suppliers are filling orders and scores of gathering workers are pleased just to be ther. The resilient environment even forgives nightmarish, historical 14-mile backups, wasted time and gas and myriad preventable accidents.

Best of all, transportation viability and safety are in the making, and cash and credit are steadfastly f lowing in and out like the Potomac. Think Woodrow Wilson, light.

The Rte. 301 Bridge Replacement Project – beyond shovel ready to time-clock setup. Gov. O’Malley and Gov. Kaine – when is your joint groundbreaking ceremony?

Chester M. Seaborn Jr. Mechanicsville, Md.

Soap Box Derby Needs Sponsors The Optimist Club of Compton Third District is very proud to announce that we have partnered with the Southern Maryland Soapbox Derby to keep the local race for the tri-county area in St. Mary’s County again this year. This year’s race will take place on Sat., June 6, at Patuxent Avenue near Myrtle Point, in California.

To make this event a reality for the youth of our area, we are in need of help from the public. One way you can help is sponsorship, and one way to sponsor is to place an ad in the Derby Program. Still available are half page ads for $500, quarter page ads for $250, or a “best wishes” to your driver ad for $50. If you want to place an ad, you must do so as soon as possible.

Time is running out to get the book to the printer.

The second way is to sponsor a car. If you or your business would like to sponsor a car, your name will go on the car and your donation will also cover the registration fee and provide a derby-approved helmet for your driver. The cost of this is also $250. If you don’t have someone to sponsor your car, you will need to pay the $25 registration fee and purchase a derbyapproved helmet.

We are also in need of drivers for the event. We have a limited number of cars to lend out to drivers on a first-come, firstdrive basis. To use one of our cars, it is mandatory that that your driver be able to

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Editorial:

To The Editor: The Gov. Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge started with a vision nearly 70 years ago as a means to effect passage of sparse numbers of autos and occasional farm trucks from King George Co., Va., to nearby Charles County, Md., and onward to the greater Washington, D.C., metro area. Colonial Beach and points south were to open up to Washingtonians and Marylanders.

Paramount in the bridge’s design, reportedly, was to enable our military’s ability to monitor possible German submarine activity, hence the 137-foot crest. Axis subs never prevailed but opportunities did. Inherently absent in is grandiose design were 21st century traffic mobility and safety concerns, along with barriers to prevent disconsolate souls despairing of life from ending it all thereupon.

Seven decades later, modern rolling behemoths nearing 80,000 pounds join another six million-plus assorted vehicles per year in pounding this antiquated structure during daily commutes and other North-South traffic. State officials say the bridge’s truck crashes are nearly twice the statewide rate.

The reality is, many utilizing this bridge do so in excess of the 50-mile-per-hour limit.

Some tailgate, while others are sleep deprived. Worse yet is the hard fact that there are those barreling towards oncoming traffic (separated solely by the bridge’s meager imaginery barrier) who are otherwise impaired or all too distracted with cell phones.

This is not at all good.

It’s time to end ad nauseum staff studies, focus groups, repeated pubic hearings, workshops and opportunistic discussions.

Nothing is insurmountable. Land can be purchased equitably or via eminent domain

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go to Akron, Ohio, in July to compete in the All American Soapbox Derby Race if he or she wins their class. You may also bring your own derby-approved cars to race.

Last, if you really aren’t sure if derby racing is your child’s thing, then grab your lawn chairs and join us at the Local Race on June 6 for a day of Good Ole Fashion Soapbox Derby Racing. There is no admittance charge. We will have our Kruzin’ Kafe there selling concessions with the proceeds going towards keeping this wonderful event in St. Mary’s County. Come on out and join us for some derby racing fun!

If you think you and your child would like to build your own car, kits are available for sale from the All American Soapbox Derby Association at www.asbd.com.

If you would like more information about this great sport, you can contact our Southern Maryland Derby Director Jim Warnick at 301-994-1185 or warnick racing@aol.com. For information on ads, you can contact Third District Optimist Derby Director Greg Wheeler at 240-925-3825.

To see if a car is still available for your child to use, you may contact either Jim or Greg at the above information.

Toni Long, president Third District Optimist Club Leonardtown, Md.

Thank You NAS Pax River

As the Patuxent River Air Expo makes its much anticipated return this Memorial Day weekend, it gives us a perfect opportunity to tip our hats in gratitude to Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

The region has many reasons to be thankful for laying claim to the one of the most important facilities for naval aviation in the country.

Our local economy has fared better than most during this recent downturn in the national economy, thanks to the continued benefit of being home to Pax NAS. Despite the recent news about the downsizing of the presidential helicopter program, which is headquartered at Pax River, the base will weather the change without missing a step.

Pax River employers are constantly in search of qualified people to fill positions supporting the base, with scores of open positions available every day.

Much ink is dedicated to talking about the major, “ACAT 1” programs, of which we currently have a record number, but, the real, concrete foundation of Pax River lies in the 100-plus other programs going on right now.

Pax River is arguably the premier “research, development, test and evaluation” facility in the country for military aviation programs, and it doesn’t look like that’s going to change any time soon.

Its strength lies in the technical capability of its people and multitude and diversity of programs underway, and the program base at Pax River is becoming even more diverse with the recent groundbreaking of the aircraft prototyping facility.

These combined traits, technical capability and diversity of programs, continue to prove and ensure the relevancy of Pax River.

An estimated 100,000 people will visit the air station this Memorial Day weekend for Air Expo ’09. That influx of visitors and tourists to Southern Maryland, and the money they will pump into the local economy, is yet another reason to say: “Thank you, Pax River.”

We Are Lucky to Have Jarboe

I read with interest the letter from Commissioner Larry Jarboe of the St. Mary’s Board of Commissioners in the May 7th issue of your newspaper. He went into detail on both his support of the Constant Yield Tax Rate and his solution for coping with it. The other members of the Board of County Commissioners would not even second or seriously entertain his approach. I think that position clearly delineates the mindset of the County Commissioners. Any resident can clearly see who has the best interest of the people at heart and who are totally out of touch with their community.

I recall the quoted comments of Commission Chairman Russell after the community budget hearing. He was loudly complaining that no suggestion was made as to how to accommodate the huge (3%) funding deficit that would be created by re-instituting the Constant Yield Property Tax Rate. He convenient-

ly forgot the motions made by Commissioner Jarboe. Those motions were not intended to be cast in stone but provide opportunities for the commissioners to make informed decisions when crafting the Capital and Operating Budgets. He seems not only out of touch with county residents, but with his fellow commissioners as well.

It is a shame that Commissioner Jarboe felt compelled to defend himself after a misguided editorial in the Enterprise newspaper. After consistently acting in an objective, professional manner in performing his duties as County Commissioner for the years, he deserves better. The people of St. Mary’s County are lucky to have such a man willing to serve them.

Glenn H Weder Hollywood, Md

View on New Schools Was Refreshing I read with interest your editorial in your May 7th issue. Your sentiments are all too true on both the knee-jerk irrationality of most education advocates and the sad fate of Commissioner President Thomas F. McKay as a result of his objectivity.

The County Commissioner public hearing on the Capital and Operating Budgets on April 21 saw more of the same with speaker after speaker decrying the fact that public education no longer receives 50% of St. Mary’s County Budget as it did years ago. Only one or two speakers even mentioned specific issues where they felt funds were needed. There was no recognition of support going to the College of Southern Maryland or the long overdue improvement of library facilities in Leonardtown, both education related areas. There was grudging admission that public schools are receiving more total dollars than ever before, but for these people, only more and more dollars will quiet their uproar, regardless of the hardships placed on homeowners’ tax bills.

As a retired federal civil servant with 39 years of making and supporting program bud-

gets, I know that there are times, such as in the current economic environment, when revenues are less than planned and certain program issues must be dropped or postponed.

These education speakers don’t seem to want to face these realities and cannot seem to respond objectively. For supposedly “educated” individuals, they certainly don’t seem to be leading by example.

Just as the “popular” view is to constantly build more schools, it also encompasses an ever-increasing school budget year after year.

That is why I found your editorial so refreshing. It actually pointed out that there is no immediate need for new schools and probably won’t be for at least a decade. People need to be reminded there is an objective standard in place and the criteria have not been met.

Likewise, people need to be reminded that in these economic times EVERYONE needs to cut back a little. Thanks for the reminder.

Glenn H. Weder Hollywood, MD

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ticket, bought a plane ticket, flew out, rented a car and came to see Bob Dylan.”

“It’s been a good economic development engine for the area. When we have a big concert, it puts heads in beds, and it fills the restaurants,” Alves continued. “That’s the great thing about tourism, people come in, they learn something, they leave some money, leave a little litter, and leave.”

“I think we’re getting a reputation among the music industry, that they know it’s a quality production, that performers are treated well, they’re fed well … we’ve got to this point where it’s done right,” Alves said. “In the early days we’d call and say, ‘We’re trying to book an act, we’re the Calvert Marine Museum’ and they’d say, ‘Who’ … and now they call us.”

Having top-notch performers provides a reliable fundraising arm for the museum, which allows the facility to continue offering exhibits and educational programs on the same level as the Smithsonian, Alves said.

There were 72,222 visitors to the museum last year, not counting the nearly 20,000 who come to see concerts.

A major effort of the museum is its educational outreach, which offers programs for preschoolers all the way up to Elderhostel, a notfor-profit national organization that provides learning opportunities to adults 55 and older.

For more information about the museum’s programs or concert information, contact the museum at 410-326-2042, or visit www. calvertmarinemuseum.com.

The Calvert Marine Museum concert venue has come a long way from its beginnings as a low-key, once-a-year nautical music festival to its status today as a sought-out location for the top acts in rock and country music.

Prior to 1995, every Memorial Day weekend the museum would bring a group of “seachanters” in from Maine to play one show next to the Drum Point Lighthouse.

“It was the same group, it was year after year, and it started to lose its appeal,” said Doug Alves Jr., museum director. “So staff came to me and convinced me they could get Los Lobos.”

Los Lobos, a California rock band that achieved fame with its 1987 cover of Ritchie Valens’ hit song ‘La Bamba’, ushered in the new era of concerts for Calvert Marine Museum.

Since then, the relatively tiny museum stage in Solomons has hosted rock and country greats that include Bob Dylan, The Allman Brothers, Chicago, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Smokey Robinson, Travis Tritt, Martina McBride, Waylon Jennings and Crosby, Stills and Nash.

“That’s a big draw,” said Mark Volland, public information specialist for the Calvert County Department of Economic Development. “Because when you can see a big band in a small setting, music fans just eat that up … so, they never have issues selling tickets.”

Keeping the “tradition” alive, on May 23, Hank Williams Jr. will light up the stage. Later this season, Styx and 38 Special will play July 7, and the Steve Miller Band is scheduled for Aug. 21.

“It is a nice, family-friendly activity, and it draws people from all over,” said Danita Boonchaisri with the economic development office.

The museum’s transition to mainstream acts, and subsequent progression of some of the biggest stars in the U.S., has proved equally beneficial for the museum and surrounding community.

“It has grown to be a good fundraiser for us, though we don’t make a lot of money on every show. It drives membership … sometimes we’ll sell half the tickets to members before they go out to the general public,” Alves said.

“When we had Bob Dylan, we sold something like 350 memberships in two weeks, as far away as San Diego,” Alves said. “So somebody Hank Williams Jr. in San Diego bought a membership, bought a

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St. Mary’s Hospital and Calvert Memorial Hospital have been authorized to raise rates up to 1.77 percent starting in July following recent approval by regulators in Baltimore.

“It will raise prices and revenues by that amount,” said Robert Murray, executive director of the Health Services Cost Review Commission, which voted the increase on May 13.

The rate hike, typically done every year, will affect insurance companies and employers who cover health costs.

The increase is less than the 4.5 percent hike the commission approved for the fiscal year ending June 30. It is also less than the 3.25 percent increase requested by the Maryland Hospital Association.

The added revenue is not expected to significantly boost the St. Mary’s Hospital budget, said Holly Meyer, director of marketing

and public relations at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown.

“It won’t really change the tough decisions we have to make,” said Meyer, adding that the hospital will factor the increase into its budget now being developed for the coming year.

Meyer acknowledged the tough economy but said she did not expect the hospital would lay off employees.

“It’s more than we anticipated, but it’s less than half what we received in past years,” said Kasia Sweeney, director of public relations and marketing at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick.

“It means insurers will reimburse at a slightly higher rate,” she said, explaining that the commission typically votes an increase every year to cover inflation, pay increases and costs of supplies.

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Memorial Day 2009 This holiday weekend serves to kick off the 2009 summer season. The recent runup in gas prices is another fresh reminder.

College graduations that have already occurred and high school graduations scheduled for next week mark a definitive end and new beginning for about two thousand local students. We congratulate them all, along with their parents, sponsors, teachers, counselors and others who have helped them reach this milestone.

Monday is Memorial Day, and much more than a holiday. It is a day of remembrance for those who have died serving our country. The strong and everyday presence of military service in our community is very evident. For example, the road into our neighborhood is graced with about a dozen American f lags welcoming back an individual augmentee returning from temporary deployment overseas. The next welcome- home ceremony is Thurs., June 4, at 5 p.m. in the RADM William A. Moffett Building at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. It’s a community ceremony well worth attending as the atrium is filled with several hundred people joining family members to celebrate the return of the IAs. The role of NAS Pax River reaches far and deep into our community. Employing 22,500, Pax is easily the county’s and Southern Maryland’s largest employer.

More people work on the base than any single private employer in the state. The economic impact of the base rivals that of the Port of Ba lt i m o r e.

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gine. It’s the key reason St. Mary’s is the second fastest growing county in the state, and a large factor in why Southern Maryland is the fastest growing region in the state. Lately, we are grateful that our unemployment has not been affected as much as elsewhere due to strong and steady local employment.

Community involvement from the base is also a vital component. Whether it’s the numerous partnerships with our local schools, with Special Olympics, or in a wide range of involvement in local nonprofits, the men and women of Pax are great community partners.

This weekend is also Air Expo ’09, the first air show held here in almost four years.

Parking and admissions are free. The show will be held on Saturday and Sunday starting at about 11:30 a.m. Gates open at 9 a.m.

A full lineup of exciting demonstrations is headlined by the Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels.

So pause this Memorial Day weekend and ref lect on the important role of our military service in our community. If you can, take in the air show, attend the IA ceremony, and attend a high school graduation in between. Many of these graduates represent the future at Pax. Happy Memorial Day!

BY BOB SCHALLER, DIRECTOR ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - ST. MARY’S COUNTY

Liquor Store Fined

The county Alcohol Beverage Board fined California Wine & Spirits of California $200 for delivering alcohol to a customer in violation of state and county regulations.

At its May 14 meeting, the board also fined the store another $200, because the same delivery violated a second regulation.

The board, however, suspended the fine, provided the store does not commit another violation within a year, said Tamara Hildebrand, assistant to the board administrator.

Last month the store reportedly delivered an order to someone’s house after distributing flyers offering to deliver orders over $100.

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Defense & Military Helicopter Cancellation Affects Pax River

government employees and contract support services personnel will be retained for the near term.

The Naval Air Systems Command Contracting Office directed work to stop on all activities associated with VH-71 systems design and demonstration requirements, except for security requirements and protection of government property, information, and equipment, according to a NAVAIR press release.

The order “immediately allows the government to reduce program expenditures and take necessary steps to secure government property, preserve government equities and retain options for future decisions,” the release said.

The decision resulted from cost increases in the VH-71 program that breached critical Nunn-McCurdy thresholds and from a comprehensive program review that occurred during development of the President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2010 budget submission. (The helicopter program was to have provided 28 upgraded helicopters for use by the president at locations around the world. It was originally expected to cost $6.5 billion but is now six years behind schedule and the cost has risen to $13 billion.)

As directed by Carter, the Navy will begin to develop options for a presidential helicopter replacement program and present these to Carter’s office within 30 days, according to the release.

The Fiscal Year 2010 budget includes A concept drawing of the VH-71 Presedential Helicopter money for service life extensions for the curby Lockheed Martin. rent presidential helicopter fleet and to develop options for a replacement program, according Carter, undersecretary of defense for acquisi- to the release. The budget also funds any necestion, technology and logistics, wrote Stephanie sary VH-71 program termination costs.

Vendrasco with the NAVAIR public affairs ofThe Navy also continues to review a range fice, in an e-mail. of options regarding for already-built VH-71 “Work in the near term will focus on sup- aircraft to include sales to interested parties, porting development of these options as sup- contractor buy-back or potential applications to ported by the president’s budget submitted to other Department of Defense needs, the release Congress,” wrote Vendrasco, who also said that said.

Department of Defense Contract Awards

The U.S. Department of Defense recently announced the following contract awards for Navy projects procured at Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

Naval Air Systems Command – United Technologies Corp., Pratt & Whitney Military Engines, East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded an advance acquisition contract with an estimated value of $113,096,750 for long lead components, parts and materials associated with the Lot 4 Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of 13 F135 Conventional Take Off and Landing propulsion systems for the Air Force, (12) and the Royal Netherlands Air Force, (1); 15 Short Take-off and Vertical Landing, propulsion systems for the Marine Corps, (14) and United Kingdom Royal Navy, (1); and 4 Carrier Variant propulsion systems for the Navy.

This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy, ($11,479,000; 10.1 percent); the Air Force, ($34,437,000; 30.4 percent); the Marine Corps, ($60,211,000; 53.3 percent); and the governments of the Netherlands, ($2,869,750; 2.6 percent); and the United Kingdom, ($4,100,000; 3.6 percent).

Work will be performed in East Hartford, Conn., (70 percent); Bristol, United Kingdom, (19 percent); and Indianapolis, Ind., (11 percent), and is expected to be completed in Feb. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Na-

val Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0015).

Naval Air Systems Command – McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $7,436,085 time and material delivery order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-05-G-0026) for wind tunnel testing of the prototype Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) on the F/A-18E/F. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo., (92 percent); and Philadelphia, Pa., (8 percent), and is expected to be completed in Mar. 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $5,765,878 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Naval Air Systems Command – Harris Corp., Melbourne, Fla., is being awarded a $12,357,161 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-05-C-0044) for the obsolescence redesign of the Lot 10/11 tactical aircraft moving map capability common map card, and will include test asset deliveries of the digital map computer (9) and the digital video map computer (2). Work will be performed in Palm Bay, Fla., and is expected to be completed in Apr. 2011.

Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

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Edith “Dedie” Cairns Dameron, 91 Edith Cairns Dameron, 91, of Dameron, Md., died May 18, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown after a brief illness.

Dedie was born in Sawyerville, Quebec, Canada, on Sept. 5, 1917, to Horace Robert and Agnes Frances Cairns.

Her nursing career brought her to La Plata Hospital, where she met James Allen Dameron. They were married at St. Michael’s Church in 1945 when Allen returned from World War II. Dedie devoted much of her life to taking care of her family, making the best potato salad, chocolate chip cookies and donuts, and beating everyone at cribbage and Yahtzee (or any other competitive game on the table).

She is survived by her children and their spouses: James Allen Jr. and Shirley of Dameron; Daniel Cairns and Rusty of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Maggie D. Drury and John of Chester, Va.; Gregory Spencer and Patty of Leonardtown; and Michael Christopher of Rochester, N.Y. Dedie is also survived by 13 grandchildren: George, Jennifer, Allison, Brian, Stacey, Bekki, Ian, Megan, John R., Amanda, Benjamin, Patrick and Erin; and 13 great-grandchildren: Stephanie, Tyler, Andrew, Rachel, Joseph, Jonathan, Christopher, Quincy, Levi, Bryce, Caleb, Jonathan Scott, and Benjamin Joseph. Her extended family includes the Peggy Childs family, The David and Marsha Stewart family, the Richard and Margaret Effler family and the Chuck and Genie Cole family as well as many relatives on the Cairns side.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Allen Dameron Sr.; her grandchild, Jessica Anne Dameron; her brothers Newell, Lloyd and Hugh; her sisters, Helen and Wilda; and her in-laws, Dick and Velma Effler and Madeleine Stewart.

The family will receive friends at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Ridge, Md., on Thurs., May 21, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. where prayers will be recited at 7 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s on Fri., May 22, at 11 a.m. with Monsignor Maurice O’Connell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. com

Dean Freeman, 74 Dean Freeman, 74, of Hollywood, Md., died May 6, 2009. Dean was born on March 4, 1935, in Pacolet near Spartanburg, S.C. Dean is survived by his wife Pamela and their three children: Scott and his wife Amy and their three children Rebecca, David, and Angelica; Elizabeth Freeman; and Rachel and her husband Gary Dickinson and their two children Hannah and Abi-

Spina Bifida Association, D.C. Chapter, 4590 MacArthur Blvd N.W. No. 250, Washington, D.C. 20007. To leave a condolence for the family visit www.mgfh.com Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.

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gail. He is also survived by his sister, Myrtis Olds of Omaha Neb., and a dear aunt, Margaret Sichak of Pacolet, S.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Clyde Freeman of Spartanburg, S.C. and his sister, Mary Ruth Berning of LaBelle, Fla. Dean grew up in Spartanburg, S.C. and graduated from Fairforest High School in 1954 at which point he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. During his service, he was attached to several commands and while stationed in Bermuda met and married his wife Pamela in 1960. Seven years after transferring to the Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center, Dean retired in 1974 as a Senior Chief after 20 years of active service.

In 1975, Dean joined the Civil Service at NATC Patuxent River in support of the P-3C Orion and the new S-3A/B. At his retirement in 1995, Dean received the Civilian Meritorious Award for his many managerial and technical contributions to the U.S. Navy’s ASW program.

Since 1967, Dean and his wife have been active members of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church.

Dean regularly served wherever he was called. As a longtime member of the church choir, he loved making a joyful noise unto the Lord. For many years he participated in one of his favorite outreach projects, Christmas In April. Dean also volunteered at Sotterley Plantation and was a performing member of a recorder quartet that entertained at local nursing homes.

The family will receive friends on Tues., May 26, 2009, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 22550 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A graveside service has been scheduled at Pacolet Memorial Gardens, S.C. on June 16, 2009.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

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Danny Aaron Greer, 56, of Hollywood, Md., died May 11, 2009, at

his residence.

Born March 13, 1953, in Leonardtown, Md., he was the son of Blanche E. Greer of Hollywood, Md., and the late Aaron F. Greer. He was the loving husband of Linda M. Greer whom he married on May 20, 1972, in St. John’s Church, Hollywood, Md. He is also survived by his daughters: Jennifer L. Wathen and her husband David of Clements, Md.; Crystle D. Howard and her husband Terry of Hollywood, Md.; and Jessica G. Woodburn and her husband Brian of Hollywood, Md., as well as five grandchildren: Austin Greer, Brittney Howard, Alex Woodburn, Blake Wathen and Aaron Woodburn and his siblings Brenda K. Edwards of Mechanicsville, Md., and Ricky J. Greer, Edward R. Greer and Kathy L. Steele, all of Hollywood, Md. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Danny graduated from Chopitcon High School “Class of 1971”.

He was an electronics technician, program manager and target support person at the Naval Air Warfare Center at Pax River NAS for 20 years.

Danny was an amazing man. He was an extremely loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and son.

He had a very generous personality, always very friendly. No one was a stranger, everyone was a friend.

Danny enjoyed the simple things in life; spending time with his friends, shooting pool, playing cards, boating, fishing, crabbing and watching softball games. Danny was a good friend, great story/joke teller and great painter with a beautiful heart, and a smile that would light up the room. He will be missed beyond words.

The family received friends on Thurs., May 14, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, Md., where prayers were said at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Fri., May 15, 2009, at 11 a.m. in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, Md., with Fr. Raymond officiating and Dr. Bayse “Bud” Reedy and Sr. Pastor Rev. Andrew L. Ervin officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown Md. Pallbearers will be Mickey Hayden, JC Abell, Leonard Bean, Barry Mattingly, John (Bart) Simpson and Vince Baumgartner.

Honorary pallbearers will be Frankie Johnson, Clarence Greenwell, Billy Hayden, Joe Goldsborough, Bobby Goldsborough and Galen Russell.

Contributions may be made to

Dorothy “Sonya” Grube died peacefully at Jubilee Farm on May 15, 2009. She is survived by her beloved family: her sons, Richard A. Grube and James A. Grube; her daughters, Jane M. O’Brien and Caroline G. Grube; her grandchildren, Kathe G. Lemieux, Richard R. Gable, James O. Grube, Carrie A. Grube, William H. Grube, Harold T. Grube-O’Brien; her great-grandsons Joseph Lemieux, Eric Lemieux, Everett Grube, Finnley Grube and Sage Bishop; greatgranddaughters Brigette Gable, Ellie Gable and Caroline Gable; her brother-in-law Çlifford N. Grube Sr.; her nieces Suzanne Zelinka and Judith A. O’Brien; her nephews Clifford N. Grube Jr. and Mark T. O’Brien, and her many cherished friends.

A private memorial service was held by her family at Jubilee Farm in Leonardtown, Md.

Sandra Lee “Sandy” Mundie, 38

Sandra Lee “Sandy” Mundie, 38, of Valley Lee, Md., passed away peacefully on Sun., May 17, 2009, at the St. Mary’s Nursing Center. She was surrounded by close members of her family.

Born Jan. 4, 1971, in Leonardtown, Md., she was the devoted daughter of John B. Mundie Sr. and Joan Anne Hayden Mundie.

She was the loving sister of Lori Ketts and husband Cliff, Jack Mundie and wife Heather, Tammy Mundie and friend Holly West, Patty McElhenny and husband Eric, and Donny Mundie and wife Tina. The pride and joy of her life were her 14 nieces and nephews: Quint Ketts, Andrew Ketts, Tyler Ketts, Rebecca Ketts, Samantha Mundie, Jared Mundie, Mitchell Mundie, Abby McElhenny, Matthew McElhenny, Aaron McElhenny, Joshua McElhenny, Colin Mundie, Logan Mundie, and Madison Mundie. She is also survived by her maternal grandparents, Charles

and Lee Lancaster, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Her “Granny” was especially dear to her heart. In addition, she is survived by a devoted friend, Kevin Kennedy.

Sandy graduated from Leonardtown High School in 1989. She played goalkeeper for the field hockey team and won the State Championship her senior year of which she was so proud. She continued her education in the travel and leisure industry which led to employment in various travel agencies, hotels, and restaurants.

Sandy was a beautiful and funloving young woman who was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter and friend. She cherished the time spent with her family and friends. Sandy had a great love for her collection of dolls and stuffed animals. In particular, she was a big fan of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and entire Peanuts gang. She loved to sing and play the piano in her early years. She enjoyed working on puzzles and listening to music. She also took pleasure in watching reruns of old TV shows and golf tournaments on the weekend. She had a special love and affection for babies and children. She adored many animals, especially dogs.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, May 21, 2009, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Georges Catholic Church, 19199 St. George’s Church Road, Valley Lee, MD 20692 where prayers will be recited at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Fri., May 22, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Georges Catholic Church.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will consist of her nephews Quint Ketts, Andrew Ketts, Tyler Ketts, Jared Mundie, Matthew McElhenny, Aaron McElhenny, Joshua McElhenny and Colin Mundie. Honorary pall bearers are Lambert Carroll, Paul Hayden, Tommy Hayden, Joe Mundie, Marvin Raley and Buddy Schuh.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Sandy’s name may be mailed to The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Capital Chapter, 1800 M Street, N.W., Suite 750 South, Washington, DC 20036 or to the St. Mary’s Nursing Center, 21585 Peabody St., Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Harold Loyd Seymore Jr., 49 Harold Loyd Seymore Jr., 49, of California, Md., beloved father and grandfather, passed away on May 14, 2009, after succumbing to his lifelong struggle with alcoholism.

Harold was born on March 13, 1960, in Leonardtown, Md., to Harold and Jesse Seymore Sr. Harold grew up in St. Mary’s County and remained a lifelong resident.

Harold is survived by his son, Harold III; daughter, Jillian Seymore;

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Continued grandsons, Eugene Barnes Jr. and Harold Seymore IV; and his granddaughter, Kennadi Barnes, whom he affectionately nicknamed Redz. He is also survived by his father, Harold Seymore Sr.; mother, Jessie Seymore; sisters, Lois Jean Williams and Roxanne Pilkerton, along with many other dear family and friends.

Harold was an amazing man. He enjoyed a lifelong career as a master carpenter. There wasn’t anything that he wasn’t able to build, and was always willing to help a friend with their projects as well. He was an extremely loving, father, grandfather, brother and son.

He had a very generous personality, always very friendly. No one was a stranger, everyone was a friend. Harold enjoyed the simple things in life: spending time with his friends, shooting pool, boating, fishing, crabbing and watching his grandchildren grow up. Harold was a good friend, great storyteller, and he had a smile that would light up the room. He will be missed beyond words.

The family of Harold would like to thank Debbie Heimer and Arrice Monroe. They were very near and dear to him, as all his friends were to him, and he wouldn’t have made it this far without them.

Family will receive friends for Harold’s Life Celebration on Fri., May 22, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md., where a Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. Interment will be private.

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

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Vote Named Acting College President

Provost Larry Vote has been named interim president of St. Mary’s College of Maryland, pending selection of a new president this fall to succeed outgoing Maggie O’Brien, who is leaving the presidency to oversee one of the college’s program in England.

Vote will step into the job Aug. 1 and

serve until the board of trustees selects a new president, a decision expected sometime this fall.

Vote, who is also a music professor and conductor with the college, has served as acting president in the past.

In the meantime, a decision about a successor to outgoing vice president for

development Torre Meringolo will wait until the arrival of the new president, said college spokesman Marc Apter.

Meringolo is leaving in July to become vice president for university advancement and external relations at the University of Mary Washington.

Martirano Starting Another Four-Year Term The St. Mary’s County Board of Education ushered in the month of May by signing Superintendent’s Michael Martirano’s employment contract, keeping the school leader in his position for the next four years.

The superintendent will be making $213,779 a year, including $9,335 for his yearly performance-based bonus, $16,935 for a deferred annuity, and $800 to cover extra insurance expenses. These items are not listed separately in his newest contract.

“There is no increase in my compensa-

tion or my salary,” said Martirano, explaining that there are no pay raises built into the next three years of his contract, and any changes in compensation will come in the form of addendums to the contract.

Martirano will get 25 days of sick leave per year, which he can save to use later toward retirement, an arrangement that mirrors that of other school system employees.

He will also get 48 days of vacation leave per year, which he will be able to take or continue to accrue if he chooses.

He will be afforded an increase in his vehicle allowance from $9,000 to $9,995, which will cover his travel expenses within the county, and he will have 100 percent of his health insurance paid for, as compared to 85 percent that is covered for other school system employees.

“I’m fortunate and honored to be back for another four years,” said Martirano.

The superintendent’s new term will begin on July 1, 2009, and will conclude on June 30, 2013.

Man Dies After House Fire

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A man died following a Wednesday morning house fire in Hollywood after firefighters dragged him from his burning home.

Paul Penrod, 68, underwent nearly half an hour of resuscitation efforts by emergency medical response personnel before being transported to St. Mary’s Hospital; he was declared dead on arrival, according to officials with the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Penrod was a member of the Moose Lodge in Hollywood, said a friend of his who arrived on the scene shortly after the fire was extinguished at the home on Pinto Drive where Penrod was living.

“He was a past officer of the lodge for many, many years,” said Robert Hall, lodge president.

“I’ve known him for a long time.”

Hall said that Penrod was a staunch community volunteer who donated his time to many organizations throughout the county, including the Fraternal Order of Police and the Veterans of Foreign Wars in California.

“He was the nicest guy,” Hall said. “He’d do anything in the world for you.

“He was just a volunteer; he’d always be there to help you.”

Hall said that members of his immediate family, who later arrived on the scene, were

badly shaken by the tragedy.

“They’re very upset,” Hall said. “Showing up on the scene like that, it’s only natural.”

Firefighters who first responded on the scene entered the home and found Penrod at the top of the steps inside the house, according to one who helped pull him out.

“We had to crawl on our bellies to get him,” said Capt. Jim Lloyd of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department. “It was so hot, we had to drag him down the stairs.”

Lloyd described the interior of the house as consumed with “heavy smoke and heat.”

Firefighters did not know what caused the house fire, Lloyd said.

Firefighters were able to put out the fire as emergency medical responders attempted to revive Penrod in the front yard of the house.

The emergency call brought units from Leonardtown, Hollywood and Bay District volunteer fire departments as well as the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Advanced Life Support Unit.

State fire marshal officials estimated the damage to the home at $120,000 with about 50 firefighters responding to the blaze.

Photos by Frank Marquart Firefighters work to stop a house fire on Pinto Drive in Hollywood Wednesday while medical personnel attempt to revive the occupant who later died.

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ment. The day’s event featured commencement speaker Frank Warren, a web guru who became famous for publishing secrets on his website, On Saturday, May 16, hundreds of students PostSecret.com. from St. Mary’s College of Maryland took to “Today and now we gather to celebrate the the campus grounds dressed in full graduation graduation of 488 candidates for the degree of regalia for the college’s 2009 Spring Commence- Bachelor of Arts at St. Mary’s College,” said college president Maggie O’Brien. “The rich symbolism of this day is a measure of the significance it holds for all of us. Graduates, we celebrate you for the course of study you have completed … I want you to remember always the transcending climate of learning that you have undertaken here, and draw on it always.”

Among the day’s speakers was Frank Warren, founder of the popular website, PostSecret.com, which he created in 2005.

“Five years ago I started collecting secrets as an art project I called PostSecret. I invited strangers to write down a secret they’d never told anyone Photo by Andrea Shiell before on a postcard, and mail Nearly 500 graduates make their way to the commencement exercises at it to me anonymously. Today I St. Mary’s College of Maryland on Saturday. still get about a thousand post-

cards every week,” he said. “These secrets can tell a funny story, they can expose a sexual taboo, they can chronicle the most humiliating experience in someone’s life, or they can describe hidden acts of kindness. Each secret is unique like a fingerprint, but collectively they remind us how connected we all are.”

Warren went on to share that, “in the same spirit as PostSecret, a month ago I asked each member of the 2009 class to write something on a postcard. It wasn’t a secret. Instead I asked for a response to the following question: What is the message my classmates and I need to hear on graduation day?”

Warren said he had received many answers from the graduating class, and shared a few of the funnier submissions with the crowd, including one-sentence zingers like “in the real world you must wear shoes,” and “it’s better to be pissed off than pissed on.”

But rounding out the ceremony he offered some collective wisdom to the crowd from a member of their own class. “I might be over the all-nighters in Baltimore Hall, the shower shoes, the rough paper towels in the dispenser, and even the annoying break room hours at St. Mary’s College of Maryland,” he said, “but I will never, ever be over how each of those circumstances at this fine institution allowed me to meet the most fascinating and awesome people I’ve ever met in my life. I’m humbled to call them friends.”

Record Number of Scholarships for Forrest Center Grads

By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer

Among the accomplishments this year of the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown is the record number of scholarships offered to graduating seniors.

“This year we have the highest number of scholarships that the school has ever had,” said Principal Robert Taylor to the 273 students graduating from its programs on Wednesday morning. “Students were offered $1,187,900 in scholarships. We had one student who was offered $530,000 in scholarships individually.”

“Dr. Forrest, who the building is named after, passed away this year, and the main thing that comes to mind when thinking about him is that his main focus was on opportunity, and then what you do with that opportunity,” said Taylor.

“So our students, I think you’ve taken the opportunity that’s been afforded to you, and you did the most that you could with it, and that really signifies and exemplifies what his vision was all about.”

Due to the large numbers of graduates and visitors, the com-

mencement ceremony was moved from the Forrest Center to the larger auditorium at nearby Leonardtown High School.

“You all have spent the last two or three years, depending on the length of your program, making us look good,” said Taylor, who went on to talk about the history of the school.

“I was looking at a program for 1970, the first graduating class were ’69-70, so we’re just about 40 years in the future from when this school first opened, and a lot of things have happened in 40 years,” he said.

“The Allman Brothers, they started 40 years ago, Woodstock was 40 years ago, a man landed on the moon 40 years ago,” and the Forrest Center offered only a handful of vocational programs when it opened in 1969, including nursing, auto mechanics, cosmetology and electrical wiring, he said.

Now the center offers 23 programs including aviation technology, dental assisting, criminal justice, television and video production, graphic design, horticulture, culinary arts and welding, among others.

“So we’ve come a long way in 40 years,” said Taylor.

CSM Celebrates 50th Commencement

By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer The College of Southern Maryland celebrated its 50 th commencement on Thursday at the gymnasium at the La Plata campus, where more than 200 of the more than 400 graduating students were there to walk the stage to receive their associate degrees and certificates.

“One of the truisms of community colleges is when the economy is turning sour, more and more people come to community colleges, and in this current semester that we’re just finishing, enrollment was up over 11 percent over a year ago, and enrollment this summer is up 35 percent from last year,” said college president Bradley Gottfried.

“The youngest graduate is 17 years

old,” said Gottfried as he listed some of his favorite statistics about the college’s 50 th graduating class. “Seventy-two percent of our graduates are women, and what’s interesting is that representation of the counties is becoming a little more even than in the past.

“Thirty-nine percent of our graduates are from Charles County, 31 percent are from St. Mary’s County, and 26 percent are from Calvert County,” he said, adding half of this year’s graduates have said they were transferring to a baccalaureate institution to obtain their bachelors’ degrees.

Alison Devine, 17, of Leonardtown was the youngest in CSM’s spring class, having been chosen to enroll in CSM’s Gifted and Talented program while still in middle school. She took most of her college courses

in the evening while still maintaining a full high school load and juggling extracurricular activities at Leonardtown High School, where she participated in several clubs including the Africa Aid Club, which was started by a friend of hers.

Devine said she will continue her academic career at Swarthmore College in the fall, where she plans to study English literature and history, though not before accepting her diploma from Leonardtown High School on May 28.

CSM’s oldest student receiving an associate’s degree this spring was Kathleen Fulchiron, 63, of St. Mary’s City, who started her studies in 1981 with a psychology class. Over the years she worked full time at St. Mary’s College of Maryland while she worked toward her degree.

Sweeney Win Award

Gail Tyler, a music teacher at Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School, and Evelyn Sweeney, a 4th grade teacher at Leonardtown Elementary School, recently won the Myra Sadker Foundation’s 2008-2009 Teacher Award.

Based in Tucson, Ariz., the Myra Sadker Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting equity in and beyond schools by working to eliminate gender bias. The Teacher Award is designed to promote and support teacher projects (K-12) that help students learn about and respect group differences, promote fairness and build upon the values and contributions of Myra Sadker’s work.

Sadker was a professor and dean of the School of Education at American University for more than 20 years. She died in 1995 while undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

Tyler and Sweeney currently serve as coordinators of the diversity committees at their respective schools and represent their schools as members of the Education That is Multicultural and Achievement Network. Both teachers served as planning committee members for the National Association of Multicultural Education’s state conference hosted by St. Mary’s County Public Schools in April 2008.

Engineer Jackson Wins Award Jeoffrey Jackson, who has taught in the public school system’s Adult Education Program for eight years, was recently named the 2009 Outstanding Adult Education Instructor by the Maryland Association for Adult, Community and Continuing Education.

Jackson is an electronic engineer at Patuxent River Naval Air Station who teaches mathematics two nights a week to adults in the program.

The association, a nonprofit organization for those interested in advancing education as a lifelong process, provides a forum for adult, community and continuing education groups, and encourages organizations and agencies in Maryland to cooperate in offering educational programs and activities in support of lifelong learning.

Adult education students Ruby Edelen and Angelica Scott were recognized as lifelong learners and received plaques.

“Getting my associate was on my checklist of things to complete when I retired. And I did complete it,” she said.

Self-proclaimed “late bloomer” Theresa Nolan, a retired judge from the Seventh Circuit Court of Maryland, delivered the evening’s commencement address, imploring graduates to follow their dreams beyond the classroom.

“I’m sure there’s not one of you who can’t remember the days and nights spent in anguish, anxiety and effort to bring you to this point … but success will diminish if you don’t continue to seek it,” she said. “It is not enough to walk a straight path and never look around. The lucky individual is the individual who never stops learning until he or she stops breathing.”

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Mechanicsville Man Sentenced For Oxycontin Fraud

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A 28-year-old Mechanicsville man who federal prosecutors say was the leader of a conspiracy to illegally obtain oxycontin during a two-year scheme will now spend three-and-a-half years in federal prison.

U.S. District Court Judge Peter J. Messitte also sentenced Scott K. Gibson to three years of supervised release after he finishes his prison term.

According to information from U.S. Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein’s office Gibson was at the center of a conspiracy to get oxycontin and oxycodone by using the registration numbers of doctors and the names and personal information, including insurance numbers, of patients without their knowledge.

Federal authorities stated that Gibson obtained the information from another conspirator who worked in a dentists office and used it to fill fraudulent prescriptions with a phony doctor’s office telephone number printed on the prescription.

The prescriptions, once filled out at area pharmacies, were then charged to the patients’ insurance provider.

Federal authorities also stated that, according to Gibson’s plea agreement, when pharmacies called the phony doctor’s office number he had another conspirator answer to confirm the prescriptions.

Gibson took the fraudulent prescriptions to area pharmacies but also employed others in getting the drugs illegally, federal authorities stated.

The scheme, they said, ran from October of 2005 to April of 2007.

Gibson and a drug “runner” would typically split the pills between themselves and among other conspirators who helped steal patient information.

Federal authorities stated that Gibson and his conspirators were able to get oxycontin and oxycodone from as many as 50 pharmacies; authorities also estimate that insurance providers paid out more than $26,000 in fraudulent prescriptions.

Two other St. Mary’s County co-defendants, Anton S. Miller, 29, of Mechanicsville and Brad Willingham, 29, of Leonardtown pleaded guilty to participating in the fraud scheme and were sentenced to three years and two years in prison respectively.

Two others, one from Waldorf, the other from North Carolina, were placed on probation.

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Punishment Briefs Woman Arrested for Making Threats with Knife On May 17, 2009, deputies responding to a disturbance complaint on Springsteen Court in California revealed that Jennifer Maria Price, 27, of California was engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim, which turned physical when Price took a butcher’s knife and threatened the victim. The victim retreated to his vehicle for safety. Price then began striking the victim’s windshield with the knife causing it to shatter. Price was arrested and charged with second-degree assault and destruction of property.

Woman Arrested for Alleged Wal-Mart Theft On May 15, 2009, Cpl. John Logalbo responded to Wal-Mart for a report of a theft. Investigation revealed Jacqueline Marie Harris, 23, of Scotland allegedly placed makeup and clothing in her purse and walked past all points of payment, and attempted to leave the store without paying for the items. Harris was arrested and charged with theft.

Police Make Arrest for Hollywood Assault On May 16, 2009, deputies responded to a disturbance complaint on Three Notch Road in Hollywood and investigation revealed April M. Grapes, 31, of Waldorf was engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim, which turned physical when Grapes allegedly punched and bit the victim.

Grapes allegedly assaulted two other victims when they attempted to prevent Grapes from assaulting the original victim.

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Two Arrested For Crack Cocaine Possession

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Detectives with the county’s vice/narcotics unit have arrested two suspects from Prince George’s County for allegedly bringing nearly $3,000 worth of crack cocaine to St. Mary’s.

Detectives allege that Stephen Dennis Langley Jr., 36, of Clinton, and Leia Andrea Burno, 25, of Brandywine, were likely delivering the crack cocaine to a destination in the Piney Point area.

Capt. Daniel Alioto, commander of the Bureau of Criminal Investigations Vice/Narcotics division, said that the arrests occurred late last week.

Stephen Dennis Langley Jr. “Mr. Langley is familiar to us,” Alioto said.

“We received some information and as the information was developed, it led to the arrest.”

Alioto said that there may be additional charges pending; both Langley and Burno have been charged with possession of crack cocaine and intending to distribute it.

“It’s a significant amount, almost 30 grams,” Alioto said of the narcotics seizure. “But that could be what’s left of something bigger.

“Who knows how much it’s been cut and sold

prior to that.”

The arrests of the two suspects came from information describing the make and model of the vehicle and the destination of the narcotics, police information stated.

When detectives found the vehicle and the suspects, Langley was still inside the vehicle but Burno went into a bar to avoid law officers, police Leia Andrea Burno stated.

Detectives followed her in and searched the women’s restroom at the local bar on Piney Point Road, police information stated, and found the crack cocaine in a trashcan.

Inside the parcel detectives said they found approximately $2,700 of crack cocaine and then confiscated another $754 from Langley.

Langley, police said, was already on probation from federal authorities for cocaine distribution charges.

Court records show that Langley was released from commitment May 16 after posting bond in District Court. Records also show that Burno was released the same day on bond.

On May 16, 2009, Danielle Alicia Nelson, 29, of Leonardtown was engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim, which turned physical when Nelson allegedly scratched the victim. The victim drove to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and reported the assault. Deputies responded to the victim’s residence, located and arrested Nelson.

Disturbance and Disorderly Conduct On May 17, 2009, Deputy E. Croyle responded to a residence on St. Andrews Church Road in California for a report of a trespassing complaint. Croyle made contact with Sandra Jo Beall, 25, of California, who was upset. Croyle attempted to gather information with regard to the disturbance and asked Beall several times to calm down and to stop cursing, as she was hindering the investigation and disturbing the peace of the neighbors. Beall refused and was arrested for hindering and disturbing the peace.

Sheriff’s Deputies Conduct Operation Vacate On May 15, 2009, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division with the assistance of patrol officers of the conducted an operation in the CSAFE area of Lexington Park. The operation was a collaborative effort with the St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services, Walden Sierra, Pathways, Three Oaks Shelter, and adult parole & probation.

The goal of the operation was to utilize various resources in the county in a proactive effort to identify violators of quality of life crimes, arrest or cite as appropriate, and refer to services when deemed necessary.

During this operation, numerous violations were observed resulting in the following subjects being arrested and/or charged: Dinah M. Baker, 45, of Lexington Park, charged with disorderly conduct.

Thomas R. Banks, 52, of Lexington Park charged with an alcohol violation.

Rose M. Briscoe, 45, Lexington Park, charged with an alcohol violation.

Edwina D. Fenwick, 46, of Lexington Park charged with an alcohol violation.

Latisha A. Bush, 26, of Lexington Park, charged with failure to appear.

Amy R. Fitzgerald, 36, of Lexington Park, charged with a civil citation for an alcohol violation.

John T. Merrill, 47, of Lexington Park charged with trespassing.

Joseph K. Morgan, 46, charged with trespassing.

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Scott is projecting his line to the ingenue: the young woman/socialite.

She works hard, is outspoken and has a great closet full of clothes. The designer has chosen new fabrics that he hopes will spark an immediate emotional attachment from the customer. The looks created are polished and sophisticated, a nod toward what the industry is projecting at this time.

Scott says that the untimely death of Gianni Versace was a pivotal moment in his life and was the defining point in his life for solidifying a desire to make a mark in the fashion industry. The Parson’s graduate ultimately sets out to take innovative materials, embellishments and ideas and meld them into a well-merchandised collection for a contemporary customer.

While an innovator in his previous collection, Scott changed things up a bit for this collection.

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A blend between sexy and sophisticated -- not leaning too far in either direction makes these pieces so easy to wear and accessorize,” says Scott.

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A House is a Home

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

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Choose Real Wood For Authentic Backyard Projects

As the days get longer and the sun gets warmer, homeowners looking out their back windows see ... the same old backyard. Never fear! It’s easy to change the look of a yard with decks, gazebos, raised garden beds -- all of these enhance outdoor living spaces and create a nice oasis for the family to spend the warm outdoor months. And for the environmentally conscious, earth-friendly family, the building product of choice is real wood.

Brad Staggs, HGTVPro.com, DIY show producer and host, and a licensed contractor, puts it in his own words: “People are reaching for a simpler way of life, an easier, more natural way of living. To connect to the nature within your backyard, you need all-natural, genuine products. It’s no surprise that wood remains at the top of the building material list for so many people.�

Like Wood Isn’t Wood

Your backyard is natural, it’s beautiful and it’s part of your home. Why introduce a fake imitation? So many decking products “look� like wood, but they’re not. They can’t offer the renewability of wood, the true beauty of natural wood, the earth-friendliness of locally grown wood, the authentic smell and feel of real wood. Don’t be fooled; go with the grain and choose real wood for your decking and backyard projects.

Still Number One

What’s the one thing historic homes have in common? Real wood. From the framing to the flooring, the front porch to the back deck: builders have relied on real wood as the building material of choice. It’s durable, it’s beautiful and it lasts.

Wood remains the top building material for outdoor living projects like decks and gazebos -- especially pressure-treated pine, used most often for outdoor projects because of its structural integrity. And the natural strength and integrity don’t come at the expense of our environment. Well-managed forests provide natural wood products and a host of benefits for wildlife and the environment -- choosing real wood is a win-win.

Wood: It’s Real

Man and nature have long held a durable, unbreakable bond. The more we nurture that bond and protect the natural resources around us, the stronger the relationship will grow. Choosing artificial decking means choosing products made from finite resources, products that use exponentially more energy to manufacture.

Wood is the only renewable and recyclable building product on the market.

This year, when it comes time to build a deck, gazebo or even a birdhouse, choose wisely: choose wood.

For real wood projects, plans and photos, or to enter to win your own $10,000 Backyard Oasis, please visit www.realoutdoorliving.com.

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

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Kitchen Design

A House is a Home

Transform your Kitchen with New Countertops

In these tough economic times many Americans are choosing to forego their massive kitchen remodeling plans in favor of more cost-effective solutions. Experts agree that by simply installing new countertops your kitchen can take on a whole new look and feel.

According to Mark Hanna, President of Montreal-based Leeza Distribution Inc., one of North America’s leading distributors of premium countertops such as HanStone Fine Quartz Surfaces and Durcon’s Elements epoxy surfaces, sometimes a facelift may be more prudent than a complete makeover.

“I’ve seen where just replacing the countertops in a kitchen made a major difference and gave an impression of a brand new space,” he explained. “It’s because your countertops are the most visible source of color in the kitchen. If your cabinets are white or wood, then what immediately catches your eye is the surface you use the most -- your countertop.

Today’s latest designs in countertops can take a moderate looking kitchen and turn it into a trendy designer space. You will be amazed at the selection of countertop colors, textures and finishes available. The primary goal, Hanna recommends, is to find a durable, stain-resistant and easy-to-clean surface that will also bring style, elegance and beauty to your kitchen.

The two most popular countertop materials which meet the criteria for both practicality and elegance are quartz surfaces and the emerging epoxy surfaces by Durcon Inc.

“We offer the two hottest products in the market today but taste has a lot to do with your choice,” said Hanna. “If you have an affinity for stone, which provides visual impact and dominance in a kitchen, than HanStone is for you. Whereas if a stylishly sleek, yet extraordinarily tough and functional surface is your goal, then Elements would be the ideal choice.”

Both surface materials meet the highest standards for hygiene and cleanliness in the industry (certified NSF 51) thanks to their nonporous properties. Also of great importance, both are accredited with Greenguard environmental certification for low emitting products.

In fact, Elements countertops were originally created to withstand extreme conditions found in industrial and laboratory environments. Elements is a proprietary blend of epoxy resin and fine quartz formed through a unique manufacturing process that creates an incredibly smooth and durable surface. It features a contemporary stone look that is silky smooth, timeless and clean, making it an ideal countertop surface for today’s ultra-modern decors, which feature clean lines, sleek appliances and a darker color palette.

With countertops it’s still all about color and with Elements surfaces you can choose from seven attractive colors or customize your own countertop colors to harmonize with your decor. More information on epoxy and quartz surfaces is available at leezadistribution.com.

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

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Building Industry Takes ‘Green’ Mainstream The environment indoors and outdoors may indeed be winning.

In 2008, the ‘green’ residential building market in North America was estimated to be 6 to 10 percent of the conventional construction market, an 8 percent increase in one year. Even in a down economy, by 2012 these numbers are expected to double to reach 12 to 20 percent market share, all of which represents an industry worth $40-$70 billion.

“A m e r i c a n s want high performance, sustainable components in their newly built homes,” says Todd Blyth at Nudura, the manufacturer of award-winning, concrete wall forms. “Green construction pays off immediately with reduced energy and maintenance costs -- and it delivers a sound return-on-investment as the equity compounds.”

Nudura, a concrete system for walls that

replaces wood, has recently won no less than four of the coveted, ICF Builder Awards, most notably for the multi-story, West Village student dorm in Ontario, Canada. Better still, the entire West Village is a LEED platinum rated project.

LEED represents Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, an organization

that encourages and accelerates global adoption of green building and development practices. By a third-party certification program, it has set an international benchmark for the construction and operation of high performance sustainable buildings, and the ‘platinum’ designation is top-of-the-line.

West Village builders, for example,

opted for the Nudura concrete wall system instead of traditional building methods.

Concrete walls for buildings and homes are far stronger, more efficient, and healthier -- and do not deplete natural resources.

“Envision your walls being constructed with Lego-like blocks of reinforced concrete sandwiched between two layers of polystyrene,” Blyth explained. “This system cuts down construction time significantly, creates less waste material, and it virtually eliminates mould, mildew, and other toxic emissions that are associated with wood.

With just this one green component, the homeowner saves money due to durability and energy efficiency -- and the entire structure is reported to be up to nine times stronger, with far more fire protection, far more sound insulation, and with a potential to reduce energy costs of up to 70 percent.

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

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A Journey Through Time The

Chronicle Now Arriving

Columnist Linda Reno is a historian and genealogist leaving him to make known his wants in specializing in Southern a whisper; but he bore it patiently and continued to take exercise in the open Maryland history. Mrs. Reno is a air by an hour’s walk twice a day. member of the St. Mary’s County Monday, Dec. 4th, was his last outHistorical Society, St. Mary’s County door visit which was made to Dr. Genealogical Society, Charles County Davis to have an operation of the Genealogical Society, Maryland Historical throat performed. Wednesday he Society and the Maryland Genealogical seemed to be so much better, being assisted to dress by his brother John.

Society. She has authored many books He was bright and cheerful and even and articles on local history. We played a long game of chess with his hope you will enjoy these articles brother that day. Ah! but with it all he and welcome your comments could not hide how very weak he was. It and suggestions for was courage from heaven and love for his future subjects. brother that kept him up. His aunt often remarked that ‘even the sound of his brother’s footstep would cause Bobby’s countenance to

By Linda Reno brighten.’ His brother having been obliged to be absent on Wednesday afternoon, and not Contributing Writer returning home in time, his sister put him to Nobody lived the American dream bed, thinking him better than the previous day. more than John Sebastian Flower. During his About 7 o’clock, Bobby began, as on the two lifetime he went from orphan to real estate or three night before, to clear his throat, groan and grow restless. tycoon but never, ever, Several times he did he forget his St. called for water. It Mary’s County roots. troubled him beBorn near St. Inicause of his brothgoes in 1858, he was er not returning. the son of John Bennett About 10 o’clock his Flower and Mary Ellen brother’s eyes grew Bean, both of whom heavy and [John] tragically died in 1867 only awoke to find leaving behind five him [Robert] getyoung children. John’s ting himself a glass sisters, Cecelia (born of water. On being 1859) and Blanche reproached for leavElizabeth (born 1863) ing his bed, he began were placed in the St. to cry and fell in his Mary’s Orphan’s Asybrother’s arms from lum in Baltimore. John extreme feebleness. and his brother, Robert The phlegm came up Maryland Flower (born in his throat in great 1865), lived here but in quantities. He then separate households. requested someone About 1872 John to remain with him, was sent to school in as he might sufBaltimore. In 1880 focate during the he moved to Denver, night. He continued Colo., taking Robert to clear his throat and Blanche with him. two or three hours In 1886 he went into longer and call for business for himself gargle. 12:30 o’clock in real estate developand [he] was restment. This made him ing well, breathing very wealthy, very John Sebastian Flower so low that he was quickly. His success along with the joy of being reunited with his scarcely heard. At 1:30 he [went off to] sleep siblings and having a real home would be without a struggle, his head inclined and short-lived with Robert’s death on Dec. 7, 1882. hands upon his breast – an angel!

John Flower built two large impressive Autumn glides away too rapidly with its bright and cheerful days of unwearied happiness to homes. The Flower-Vaile House (1889) and the little Flowers of Colorado, only to leave a the John S. Flower House (1891) are listed in very heavy and dark cloud of grief over their the National Register of Historic Properties. once bright and luxurious homes. Strang- He was the originator of the development ers as they were to that unknown country, and placement of the Pioneer Monument that it was a short while before they made many stands in downtown Denver depicting Kit Carfriends who soon learned to love and cher- son at the top on horseback. ish the little family. Joyously went the golden Before his death on Dec. 19, 1934, John hours with no sorrow to blight their kind- had a large monument placed at St. Ignatius in est and happiest feeling, save that of the ab- St. Inigoes listing the members of his family. sence of two dearly loved sisters whom they He also had a mausoleum constructed in left in the far East. But on the evening just as Fairmount Cemetery in Denver where he and the golden rays of sunset glided through the his wife, Nellie Ludlow, whom he married in treetops of the streets, the Angel of Death entered the Marble Halls to bear away the form 1891, now lie. The footstone at the entry reads of their little brother, the joy and pride of all. “Family of John Sebastian Flower, St. Mary’s, Since last August, Robert has grown gradu- Md., Nellie Ludlow, Monroe, Wis.” Robert’s ally weaker, until Thursday morning the eve remains were also moved to Fairmount and he of the Immaculate Conception at 1:30 o’clock is buried next to Blanche (died 1921) beside the when he rendered up his soul to God. About mausoleum – sister and brothers, never to be four weeks before his death, his voice failed, separated again.

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“Idle Americans” Anything But Idle

By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer Steve “Wolf” Crescenze sat down at his stageside perch at Fat Boys Old Country Store in Leonardtown, grinning nostalgically as he talked about how he earned the nickname “Wolf”, a name that has stuck with him since he gave up teaching years ago to become a full-time musician, now playing with the local blues and rockabilly group called “Idle Americans.”

“I was reaming the class from hell out when they came in incorrectly, and one of the kids that gave me the most problems I’d moved up right in front of my desk,” he said. “This was back in the early 70s and so in the middle of me reaming them out, he looks up at me and goes, ‘Ooooooowwww-Wolfman! Wolfman Jack!’ from the ‘American Graffiti’ movie that had just come out. So him and his friends were calling Photo By Andrea Shiell me that all year.”

Ever since trading in his teaching spurs decades Matt also writes the majority of the band’s origiago for rock and roll, Crescenze has enjoyed playing nal songs, including the crowd favorite “Ballad of the with dozens of bands and local musicians from Balti- Cougar,” a song he wrote in the bathroom of Fat Boys more, D.C., Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland, Country Store after a strange encounter with an older playing blues, rock, country and whatever genres blur woman at the bar. the line between them.

Providing the pulse is west coast blues veteran Scott Since 2007 he’s been spending time with his new- Rabino on drums, a performer and instructor from the est group, “The Idle Americans,” though one look at its Washington D.C. metro area with more than 20 years musical credits and performance schedule is enough to experience playing in the musical genres of rock, blues, prove this foursome is quite the opposite of idle. pop and R&B. Wolf began playing bass with various bands in “I had the most profound experience. A childhood the D.C. area during the garage band era of the 60s, hero of mine played drums at a nightclub in Georgemost notably with Sassafras Tea. Recently, he has been town, and we hung out for like 45 minutes,” said Scott, seen onstage performing with Pinetop Perkins, Guitar describing his recent impromptu meeting with drumShorty, Daryl Davis, Linwood Taylor, Clarence “The mer Dave Weckl, who boasts drumming credits with Bluesman” Turner, The Big Boy Little Band and Rusty the likes of Paul Simon and Chick Corea, among others.

Bogart, among others.

“It was great because we had so much in common …

Guitar player Zach Sweeney, the youngest member and I’d spent my entire life being a professional musiof the group, admitted he can’t remember if he was 6 cian, and so has he, and here we had this enormous conor 7 when he first picked up a guitar, but he has played nection. It was phenomenal,” he said. steadily since then, coming into the fold after first beAs a working musician, Scott said it had always ing exposed to Wolf as a member of his previous band, been important to him to make a living with music. “It Acme Blues Company, and joining with other members was important when I was growing up to show my parvia their bi-monthly blues jams in the area. Onstage he ents that I could make a living playing drums, but I was brings the same sort of swagger that made blues icons never interested in forming a band with my cool friends. of the likes of Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, with the I wanted to jump right in to where everybody was maksame type of dizzying dexterity that defines a great lead ing money,” he said, adding that so far, his experience guitarist. as an “Idle American” had provided just that, with the Zach also proudly admitted that he has perfect band enjoying regular spots at Fat Boys Country Store pitch, a gift that transforms itself into a painful curse in Leonardtown every third Saturday of the month, and whenever he hears an off note. other regular gigs in Southern Maryland, Northern VirLead singer and self-proclaimed “guitarist extraor- ginia, Baltimore and D.C. dinaire” Matt Kelley began playing music at the age of It may be fairest to say that these band members are 13 when he realized he liked girls and, like most musi- continuing to build on their mission of bringing blues cians, found that girls liked music. But he brings a fair to the masses, as one show at a time, their idle hands amount of musical know-how with him to each venue, continue to get busy. espousing a style reminiscent For more information on The Idle Americans, or of the Reverend Horton Heat, to see a schedule of their upcoming performances, visit one of his favorite influences. their website at www.theidleamericans.com.

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Movie Review: ‘Angels & Demons’

By Christie Lemire AP Movie Critic Blessedly, “Angels & Demons” is more entertaining and less self-serious than its predecessor, the dense and dreary yet enormously successful “The Da Vinci Code.”

In adapting another of author Dan Brown’s religious-mystery page turners, director Ron Howard wisely gave in to its beatthe-clock thriller elements, which makes for a more enjoyable summer movie experience. The brouhaha has long since abated among Catholics, albinos, “Da Vinci Code” purists, what have you, and all that’s left is air-conditioned escapism.

But its twists, turns and revelations are just as ridiculous as those in the first film – perhaps even more so – and it breezes through arcane details with just as much dizzying speed.

Besides Howard, the key players are back from that 2006 international hit, including Tom Hanks as Harvard professor and symbologist Robert Langdon and Akiva Goldsman as screenwriter (with David Koepp collaborating on the script). Joining them are Ewan McGregor, Stellan Skarsgaard and Armin Mueller-Stahl among the estimable supporting cast, all of whom have enjoyed the benefits of stronger material but manage to supply gravitas nonetheless.

Although “Angels & Demons” preceded “The Da Vinci Code” in book form, the film is positioned as a sequel to take advantage of the strained relationship between Langdon and the Vatican – only this time, it’s his expertise that the folks there reluctantly need.

With the pope dead and the College of Cardinals about to meet in conclave to choose a replacement, a secret society known as the Illuminati has kidnapped the four likeliest candidates. Howard and cinematographer Salvatore Totino, who also shot “The Da Vinci Code,” cloak all these proceedings in dark, ominous shadows, and Hans Zimmer’s score rather obviously adds to the feeling of foreboding.

Langdon is brought in to decipher clues at various churches and historical sites throughout Rome to prevent the killing of the cardinals, one every hour, leading to a bomb explosion at the Vatican. He gets help along the way from Vittoria Vetra (Ayelet Zurer), an Italian scientist who worked at the lab where the combustible vial of anti-matter was stolen for the planned attack. Her arrival also allows for such standard action-picture dialogue as, “Can you deactivate the device?”

Never mind that Vittoria is sexy and mysterious, not middleaged and frumpy. (And we gotta say, Hanks is looking pretty good here, too. The first time we see him, he’s tanned and trim, swimming laps in a Speedo in the Harvard pool.) Never mind that the time frame is impossible – that they must dash across the city at night, with its narrow streets and tourist traps packed with visitors, in time to stop each killing. And never mind that one person appears to be responsible for orchestrating these elaborate and very public deaths.

But wait, we haven’t even gotten to the most laughable part of the story yet! We won’t give it away entirely for those who haven’t read the book. We’ll just say it involves an exploding helicopter and a crucial character parachuting out of it just in time. Because it is summer, after all, despite the aura of religious solemnity.

(A Columbia Pictures release: Rated PG-13 for sequences of violence, disturbing images and thematic material: Running time: 138 minutes. Two stars out of four.)

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Thursday, May 21 • EMS for Children Day A day focused on safety awareness, where kids can learn how to stay safe and how to help other people. They’ll have a chance to meet EMS workers, police and firefighters from 3 to 7 p.m. on the Potomac Building Lawn in Leonardtown. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will provide bike, helmet and other safety tips, and the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department will host a smokehouse where kids can meet McGruff and Sparky and a canine officer. There will also be a fire engine and help at the Teddy Bear Clinic. Bring your appetite!

• Fair Warning Irish Pub Band CJ’s Backroom (Lusby) – 5 p.m.

• UpStroke Vincenzo’s Restaurant (Lusby) – 6:30 p.m.

• Ladies Night Fat Boys Country Store (Leonardtown) – 7 p.m.

• DJ Jamie Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Park) – 9 p.m.

• Lizzie & friend Chef’s American Bistro (San Souci Plaza) – 9 p.m.

Friday, May 22

• Karaoke Night Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Park) – 9 p.m.

• 25 HR Band Tall Timbers Marina – 4 p.m.

• DJ Mango DragN Inn (Charlotte) – 9 p.m.

• Karaoke St. Mary’s Landing – 5:30 p.m.

• Karaoke 911 Bar (Mechanicsville) – 9 p.m.

• TooManyMikes Seabreeze Restaurant & Crab House – 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 23 • Oldfields Chapel Yard Sale – from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m at 15837 Prince Frederick Road, Rt. 231, Hughesville. Table rental, $10. Box chicken dinner carryout, $10; baked goods.

For more information, call 301-274-3325.

• Kayaking Trips – Greenwell’s River Riders hosts guided kayaking trips on the Patuxent River on Sat., May 23 at 2 p.m.; Sat. June 6 at noon; and Sat., June 20, at 6 p.m. for the Full Moon Paddle. The cost is $45 with a Greenwell kayak, $35 with your own kayak. Reserve spot by calling the Greenwell Foundation office at 301-3739775. For more information, go to www. greenwellfoundation.org.

• Downtown Tunes Jazz Leonardtown Square – 6 p.m.

• The Idle Americans Tall Timbers Marina – 7 p.m.

• Hank Williams Jr. Calvert Marine Museum – 7:30 p.m.

• Free Market Economics Reading Group Meets at 7:30 p.m. at Dunkin Donuts, Three Notch Road, California, to discuss “Meltdown” by Thomas E. Woods Jr. For more information, call 301-994-0074.

• Karaoke Toots Bar (Hollywood) – 8 p.m.

• Navy Motorcycle A customized motorcycle made especially for the Navy Chief Petty Officer’s Fund will be on display in Town Square to promote the 2nd Annual “Chiefs Run for the Wall” which takes place on Sun., May 24.

Jeff Hobrath, owner of Naval Tees, will have a booth set up to sell “Chief Bike” Tshirts. Naval Tees and Compass Systems have been instrumental in the funding of this specialized bike that will be raffled off in September. Raffle tickets are $25 each and all proceeds go to the Chief Petty Officer’s Scholarship Fund. For more information, call 301-475-0437.

• Cloudnine Band CJ’s Back Room (Lusby) – 8 p.m.

• Fair Warning Irish Pub Band Donovan’s Irish Pub (California) – 5 p.m.

• Bent Nickel Toots Bar (Hollywood) – 7 p.m.

• Geezer Do Dah Deli (Leonardtown) – 8 p.m.

• Francis Bridge Chef’s American Bistro (San Souci Plaza) – 8:30 p.m.

• TooManyMikes Fat Boys Country Store (Leonardtown) – 9 p.m.

• DJs Donnie and Ronnie Fat Boys Country Store (Leonardtown) – 8 p.m.

• Karaoke Night w/ DJ Tommy T & DJ T Applebee’s (California) – 9 p.m.

• Less Than Broken Sails Restaurant and Lounge – 9 p.m.

• Nuttin’ Fancy Band Cryer’s Back Road Inn (Compton) – 9 p.m.

• DJ Jamie Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Park) – 9 p.m.

• DJ Mango DragN Inn (Charlotte) – 9 p.m.

• Smith-Tucker Band Scuttlebutt’s (Cobb Island) – 9 p.m.

• One Louder Hulas Bungalow (23900 N. Patuxent Beach Road) – 9 p.m.

Sunday, May 24 • Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy Hulas Bungalow (23900 N. Patuxent Beach Road) – 3 p.m.

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Tuesday, May 26 • Republican Women of St. Mary’s Meet at the Café des Artistes in Leonardtown at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be Mike Pappas, candidate for governor of Maryland. For reservations, please call Carol Ann at 301-737-0731.

Wednesday, May 27 • Fishing with Sonar “An Angler’s Best Friend Should Be the Sonar Unit” is the topic of the May meeting of the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland Patuxent River Chapter starting at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge No. 2092, 45779 Fire Department Lane, California. The meeting is free and open to the public. Captain Richie Gaines, president of the Chesapeake Guides Association and a veteran light tackle and fly fishing guide, will discuss how to use a sonar unit to find and catch fish. There will be an update on the chapter’s oyster restoration efforts. Wings, other food and beverages will be available for purchase beginning at 6:30 p.m. and raffle items provided

by Guy Brothers Marine in Clements will be offered.

L ibrary Items • Memorial Day – All three libraries will be closed on Mon., May 25, for Memorial Day. • Three summer reading clubs – Clubs start June 8 and are for babies through teens. Six professional performances are scheduled with the first performance on June 29. Wii play family game nights, story times, movie showings, computer and drawing workshops and special Celebrate 375 activities are planned. A complete listing of activities can be found in the summer brochure, which is available online and in the libraries. Summer T-shirts are currently on sale at each branch while supplies last.

• Summer Volunteers Needed – Students entering the sixth grade or higher this fall are needed to help register children and give out prizes for the summer reading clubs. Volunteers commit to one, two-hour block of time each week for eight weeks. Applications to be a summer volunteer are due May 22. Applicants are required to attend one of the following training sessions: May 28 at Leonardtown; June 1 and 3 at Lexington Park; and June 4 at Charlotte Hall. All three start at 6 p.m.

• Family movie – Families are invited to Charlotte Hall on May 30 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a free showing of a PG movie. This 2008 family comedy features a hotel handyman whose life changes when bedtime stories magically come true. Snacks will be provided.

• Computer game workshops – Discover U Children’s Museum is sponsoring free workshops this summer at the libraries. Deb Daniel will conduct the first workshop for kids ages 7-11 on how to create their own computer game using RPG on June 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Charlotte Hall. She will conduct a teen workshop on June 10 on how to make a simple arcade game using Gamemaker and on June 11, on using Scratch software to create a computer game. Both teen workshops begin at 2:30 p.m., and registration is required.

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Today in St. Mary’s County we have many wonderful options for dining out. Each week we will feature a local restaurant and give our readers an overview of what they can enjoy on the menu at each location.

Bon Appétit!

BUFFALO WINGS AND BEER 40845 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown, Md

301-475-2711, www.buffalowingsandbeer.com Buffalo Wings and Beer Restaurant combines all your favorites; delicious food, full bar, billiards and sports, into one fun-filled place to hang out. Featuring 78 combinations of Buffalo Wing sauces you will have to keep coming back to find your favorite. Order these favorites by the pound for your own enjoyment or for your next party. Their menu is packed with choices starting with an appetizer menu ranging in price from $2.50-$8.50. BWB also offers numerous salad and soup choices. A must try is their cream of crab soup.

Other menu choices include subs and sandwiches, pizza, crab cakes, ribs, steak and more. All entrée choices range in price from $4.75-$14.75.

Call owner Craig Reed today to find out about their catering services for any occasion. Buffalo Wings and Beer is open 7 days a week. The kitchen is open from 11:00 a.m.11:00 p.m. A late night menu is available from 11:00 p.m. till close. Stop by today for a real treat.

Healthy Bites

Grow Herbs for Cheap Flavor

By JIM ROMANOFF For The Associated Press When it comes to cutting the fat in favorite recipes, it’s vital to replace the flavor that gets lost with it.

Fresh herbs are some of the most versatile flavor boosters and when they come from your own kitchen garden they are both convenient and inexpensive.

Seeds for annual herbs _ those that grow for only one season, such as cilantro, parsley, basil and chervil _ cost just a few dollars per package, but yield a bounty of herbs that would cost a considerable amount at the market.

Perennials, such as rosemary, oregano, thyme, tarragon and sage, grow back season after season and can be started from seed or purchased, inexpensively, as small plants.

Of course, you don’t have to limit an herb garden to warmer weather. A countertop herb collection in your kitchen is both decorative and an excellent way to have fresh herbs on hand year-round.

Delicately flavored, oniony, chives are one of the best indoor and outdoor herbs. In the garden, they grow like weeds in clumps that come back and spread each year. They can be started from seed or a large clump from the garden can be divided and replanted or potted for indoor use.

Both the hollow, green chives as well as their lavender flowers are edible. The flowers can be broken up into tiny florets and sprinkled on salads or other dishes

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Elusive Wines a Little Less So, at a Price

By MICHELLE LOCKE Associated Press Writer NAPA, California (AP) _ Wine-lover R.J. Hilgers is caught in a cabernet Catch-22.

The good news, he notes, is that the recession means once impossible-to-find vintages suddenly are not so impossible to find. The bad news? There’s a recession. ``The cruel irony of the whole thing is all of a sudden it feels like these mailing lists are starting to open up,’’ he says of the ultra-exclusive buying lists some in-demand wineries use to sell their bottles. ``So when you get on them you’re like, ‘Oh great.’ ``But then you look at the prices and say, ‘Oh.’’’ Still, when Scarecrow, a much sought after, hard-to-find Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon, became available, he couldn’t resist. ``Honestly, that’s one of the two or three lists I’ve been coveting for a while,’’ says Hilgers, who works in marketing in the San Francisco Bay area and blogs about his experiences with wine. ``That one was kind of a no-brainer for me.’’

Despite the economy, Americans aren’t buying less wine. But they are buying less expensive wines. Wine sales by volume increased 1 percent last year over 2007, to 317 million cases, according to the San Francisco-based Wine Institute.

But sales dropped slightly to $30 billion, compared to $30.4 billion in 2007.

And even in the rarified world of high-end wine, prices are down, say wine merchants and others. ``The so-called cult wines are not quite as elusive as they were,’’ says Mark Pope, founder and chief executive of the Bounty Hunter, a Napa shop carrying wines that range from $10 to hundreds of dollars a bottle. ``It’s a lot more competitive world than it was.’’

What makes a wine a cult is that it’s highly regarded, but made in small quantities. There’s no defined list, but some widely cited Napa Valley brands include Screaming Eagle, Colgin Cellars and Harlan Estate.

To buy cult wines direct you have to be on the winery mailing list, which until recently meant you faced months or years on a waiting list first. But now slots are opening up.

Rare wines also are becoming more available on the secondary market, some from restaurants that don’t want to lose their place on a winery’s list but that can’t afford to keep the wines in inventory, some from private collectors looking to convert their treasures into cash.

But even at a discount, cult wine cellars won’t ever be mistaken for bargain basements.

Last year, a 2005 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, a wine from Burgundy, France, that is considered to be among the world’s finest, was released at between $3,000 and $5,000 a bottle and quickly worked its way up to $13,000 a bottle on the Internet, says Leo Fenn, founder of the online store cultwine.com.

Now, the going price is more like $6,500. ``You’re seeing prices going back down to the pricing equivalent of three, five, six years ago,’’ says Fenn. ``You’ve got a wonderful opportunity for the right individual.’’

Hilgers, who reviews wines at all price points, is hoping to score a few more of his long-time wants _ so long as that red wine doesn’t put him in the red. ``It’s great to be on the list, but you still have to be really prudent,’’ he says. ``If I could avoid the whole recession thing myself then it would just work out.’’

CREAMY CHIVE SALAD DRESSING as a flavorful garnish.

Use chives to brighten up a baked potato, scrambled eggs, your favorite biscuit recipe, or even to improve the flavor of fat-free cream cheese.

Make a compound butter by combining chopped chives with a mixture of two parts softened butter to one part extra-virgin olive oil. The olive oil helps to balance the saturated fats of the butter with healthier monounsaturated fats.

This creamy chive dressing has a base of tangy, nonfat buttermilk and reduced-fat mayonnaise that can be used to create many kinds of healthy but rich-tasting dressings. Keep the dressing in a covered container, in the refrigerator, for up to five days.

Start to finish: 10 minutes 3/4 cup nonfat buttermilk 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Salt and ground black pepper, to taste In a bowl, whisk together

Servings: 8

the buttermilk, mayonnaise, chives, parsley, lemon juice and mustard. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 30 calories; 13 calories from fat; 1 g fat (0 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 2 mg cholesterol; 3 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 178 mg sodium.

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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer I think most of my friends know I like to taste different wines – just a sip here and there.

OK, OK, I like wine and wine tastings. At night, at home, I’m pretty much a chocolate milk girl, sometimes two a night. In fact I let out a little involuntary yelp two weeks ago, when I found

Bosco chocolate syrup at McKay’s. Bosco was actually prescribed to me when I was a child because it was fortified with iron, vitamins and minerals (I was always anemic).

Anyway, back to wine. People ask, “Do you prefer reds or whites?” “Yes.” And any color, flavor or variation in between. Every wine is so interesting, and a grape gave its life to be in that bottle – who am I to let it give its

Creature Feature Hooray for Hair!

By Theresa Morr Contributing Writer What mammal has about 5 million hairs all over its body, with about 100,000 or so on its scalp? Sounds like one hairy critter, doesn’t it?

Well, guess what? That critter is you! Just like your furry friends, you’re a mammal, too. And all mammals have protective hairs covering parts of their bodies, some more, some less. But you’re different. Most of your body hairs are on your scalp and how many you have depends on the color of your hair.

Hair’s the scoop. If your scalp hairs are blond, you have the most strands, about 120,000 – 140,000; if you have brown or black hair, you have about 100,000 – 110,000 strands; but if you’re a redhead, you have the least hairs, about 80,000 – 90,000 strands. So, how many scalp hairs do you think you have?

And just for fun, how many blue scalp hairs do you think the TV cartoon character, Marge Simpson, has?

Your hair consists mostly of a protein called keratin, the same stuff your fingernails and toenails are made of. The hair you see and feel is called the shaft and contains no blood or nerves. But the root, the part you can’t see, is embedded in living skin within your scalp.

Is your hair curly, straight, or wavy? It all depends on the shape of your hair shaft as seen in crosssection under a microscope.

Curly hair is kidney-shaped;

straight hair is round; and wavy hair is oval. And the color of your hair comes from a pigment called melanin.

Hairy fast. Hair is the second fastest growing tissue in your body (bone marrow is the first).

And like your cat or dog, you have a hair cycle, too. That’s just a cool way of saying hair grows, rests, then tumbles off your noggin. Here’s what happens: Your scalp hairs grow 90 percent of the time, while the other 10 percent chills out for several months before falling out – to be replaced by new hairs.

A single strand of hair can live anywhere from two to seven years, but you’ll lose about 40 to 100 of them each day without even realizing it. People who study hair say that boys’ hair grows faster and is thicker than girls’ hair. But who’s watching?

The average person’s scalp hair grows about onehalf inch a month or 5 to 6 inches a year, and cutting it doesn’t make it grow any faster or slower. But most people can’t grow more than 3 feet of hair after about seven years.

It just stops growing, even if the hair’s not cut. Just think: If your hair grew continuously without going through its cycles, it would trail along behind you. Then, you’d be one hairy dude!

Hairy strong. A single strand of well-kept hair is

strong and can stretch 20 to 30 percent before breaking. It’s also stronger than a strand of copper wire of the same thickness. In fact, that little strand of hair has a loadcarrying capacity of three and one-half ounces, strong enough to hold up a candy bar. So, 10 strands of hair can hold up 35 ounces – more than 2 pounds of chocolate.

Now, that’s hairy interesting!

Wanna know more hairy stuff? Go to your computer, type in “hair museum” and let the Google search engine take you to several sites featuring Leila’s Hair Museum, among others.

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life in vain? I have vowed to try and find the best qualities in each type of grape, just as you would in a person. Take the sour with the sweet as they say. That is why I love wine tastings.

Here in St. Mary’s County, on any given Friday, you can find a wine or combination wine and beer tasting. Before softball season started, my husband and I had three Fridays covered, and that was just in Leonardtown. We even have strictly organic beer and wine tastings which are wonderful. I know there are lots of other bed and breakfasts, restaurants and fine wine and liquor establishments offering tastings all over St. Mary’s County. Summerseat Farm is offering vineyard tours on June 6 when it holds its open house and community picnic. The Sotterley Wine Festival set for the first weekend in October is a great way to have fun, listen to music, buy art and sample many fine Maryland wines.

We haven’t missed a year yet.

A friend and I went to the Calvert County Wine and Arts Festival last weekend at All Saint’s Church in Sunderland, strictly as a parish aid mission for our church. We looked at it as a duty to check this out and see if it was a viable event that our Episcopal church or churches might consider. It was hard work, of course, hot and a rugged up and downhill course. But somehow, by the last half hour, we both felt amazingly lighter and very open to all of their ideas and products. We let them know this was a serious mission with as few hiccups as possible. No seriously, we were only there an hour and a half. How much trouble could anyone get into with me in an hour and a half?

Which leads me to ”the vine of my own.”

I keep hearing about all of these little vineyards starting around the county, maybe with one or

two, or more, rows of grapes. I was thinking, why can’t I use a portion of our yard to plant some grape vines? When we are ready to sit out by the firepit, or after a day at work, I could go out with a metal washtub and squash some grapes, or maybe throw some in a blender and then strain. I’m thinking this could work. I vaguely remember there are a few other steps, something about waiting a few years for them to achieve the perfect ripeness, noble rot, funguses and such. How hard could it be?

I envision creating an exquisite suburban blend, fortified with minerals, and, well, you know… we do have Tidbit and there are other dogs. The wine will have a nice earthy, fullbodied aftertaste. It will, as they say, have legs – and possibly a tail. People will travel from miles around to sample our “Suburban Sunset,” and we can place it with pride in shops and at the soon-to-be-opened Port of Leonardtown Winery, which happens to be conveniently located directly across the stream from my shop.

All I will need is a bridge and I might not ever leave work.

So, now I have to find the five or six perfect grape varieties I want to use, build a pergolatype structure and dig some holes. Then I’ll wait for those grapes to grow. I wonder what happens when you mix all the grapes together. If it’s like paint and it turns to mud – in taste as well as color. No, it will have to taste good. I’ll have my wine tasting signs out soon, I know it. Ahhh, a wine of my own.

To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send comments or ideas to: shelbys. wanderings@yahoo.com.

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McCleaf Teaching Inmates to Read

Photo By Andrea Shiell

Jim McCleaf peruses a copy of Macbeth at the public library in Leonardtown before taking a trip to the detention center to tutor inmates.

By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer Jim McCleaf was fresh from a strength-training session at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Monday when he eased into his seat at Salsa’s in Leonardtown, smiling as he

perused the menu.

It was but one more step he would take in his daily routine before entering the detention center in Leonardtown to work on his latest project, bringing literacy to local inmates.

For this retired teacher and school counselor, who spends his off hours playing saxophone and performing with his church choir, and who admits that “I never really liked teaching,” his newest mission has been his most challenging one yet.

He teaches reading to functionally illiterate inmates in tandem with the county’s Offender Re-entry Program, a group of programs targeted at promoting the effective reintegration of offenders back to communities upon release from jail. Conceptually, this includes teaching advanced skills such as computer literacy or training for GED exams, culinary arts and literacy.

McCleaf said he has been tutoring since October, and he had started not because of his love of English, but Spanish.

“I actually had selfish motives when I started doing literacy training,” he laughed, adding that he had hoped to brush up on his Spanish while teaching Hispanic students to read, but from there he had been paired with others who needed his help, so his own motives had been brushed aside as he started tutoring. In the process he has brushed off his reading rubrics and reinvented himself as a teacher, but this time without the restrictive hours that used to turn him off about teaching in general.

“It’s for people who can’t read at all,” he said. “It begins with the alphabet, and we test them to see where they are.

The test that I use starts with the alphabet, initial sounds, and phonics.”

McCleaf said he teaches from workbooks, working oneon-one with inmates to improve their reading skills, which for

many could mean the difference between employment and a relapse back into crime when they are released.

For McCleaf, who spent decades counseling troubled students for schools in Charles and St. Mary’s counties, his work with inmates only further reinforces his approach to treating the root cause of their problems, not just one of the symptoms, a move that has brought with it challenges of its own.

“There is some frustration, because the two I’m with right now have a lot of needs, not just necessarily reading. Alcohol and drugs play a big part in the behaviors that brought them there, even if their charges aren’t alcohol or drug related,” he said. “So I’ll be working on reading with somebody who’s never had a driver’s license … never had a good job because they can’t read, or worked for crack,” a lifestyle which left them little time for improving their academic or vocational skills.

The shining light for many of them, according to McCleaf, has been the detention center’s focus on rehabilitation.

“You’ll find that the people in this system, the judges are very interested in rehabilitation … they really want to get people to address the problems that brought them here,” he said, adding that the system needed more volunteers like himself to push projects like the Offender Re-Entry program forward.

Until more tutors join the cause, McCleaf said he is happy working with each of his students, who are often grateful for the break in the monotony of jailbird life to learn one of the most crucial skills they will take with them when they are released.

“One of the last things each of them say to me is, ‘When are you coming back?’” said McCleaf, smiling and adding that their enthusiasm is always rewarding. “It’s not just because they’re learning, it’s because it’s something different for them in their day.”

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Leonardtown Lions Club Inducts New Members Walden/Sierra Honored The state recently recognized Walden/Sierra, a nonprofit based in Leonardtown, for its work to help crime victims, with a Governor’s Victim Assistance Award.

Given by the Maryland State Board of Victim Services, the award was given for Walden/ Sierra’s “unwavering commitment to furthering the rights of crime victims, advocacy for fair, compassionate, and dignified treatment of all victims, and determination to increase awareness of victims’ rights issues.”

Walden’s communitybased services include domestic violence/sexual assault crisis intervention and In the photo are Dr. Kathleen O’Brien (Walden) Roberta Roper (Chair, trauma counseling and a 24- Maryland State Board of Victim Services), Marlene Deal (Walden), hour Walden Crisis Hotline. Jennifer George (Walden), and Laurie Dulle (Walden).

In Walden’s 2008 program and assist high-risk domestic violence victims. year: “Our services are needed more than ever • 4,126 calls from the community were an- in these difficult times,” said Executive Director swered by the crisis hotline; Kathleen O’Brien in a press release. “The crisis • 397 victims of domestic violence and hotline has recently experienced an increase in 70 victims of sexual assault received trauma calls, with hotline calls related to domestic viocounseling; lence nearly doubling in April.”

• 315 children, including victims of child Walden/Sierra is organizing a 5K Run and abuse/neglect and those with general mental Walk at Greenwell State Park on June 13. For health issues, received counseling; more information on how to “Take a Step” for • steps were taken in partnership with the St. Walden, call Laura Webb at 301-997-1300 ext.

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Verbic Golf Tournament Set for June 12 The Board of County Commissioners will again host the annual Scott Verbic Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, June 12, at the Wicomico Shores Municipal Golf Course, 35794 Aviation Yacht Club Road in Mechanicsville (near Chaptico).

The tournament will begin with 8:30 a.m. registration followed by a shotgun start at 9 a.m. , with a buffet lunch at the end of the tournament. There will be hole-in-one, closest-to-the-pin and longestdrive contests, as well as several raffles and door prizes.

The tournament is held each year as a memorial to Scott Verbic, a Rec and Parks Citizen Advisory Board member and youth advocate who passed away while serving on the board. All proceeds from the tournament benefit the department’s scholarship program for summer youth camps and other recreational activities.

For information on forming a team or sponsorship, call Christina Bishop at 301-475-4200, ext. 1802, or go to the county Web site at www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/specialevents.asp.

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Amusement Park Tickets The Recreation and Parks Department is selling amusement park tickets in the Patuxent Building at 23150 Leonard Hall Drive in Leonardtown. Parks include Busch Gardens, Paramount’s Kings Dominion, Water Country in Virginia, Dutch Wonderland, Hershey Park, Dorney Park and Sesame Place in Pennsylvania, Six Flags America both in Maryland and New Jersey Tickets are on sale during regular office hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cash and credit cards with picture ID are accepted, but personal checks are not. All tickets are listed as Good Any One Day this season unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1842.

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Nathan Blondino of the SMC Boys’ Lacrosse Junior Club team makes a move to the goal during Saturday’s tournament action in Bowie.

The St. Mary’s County Boys’ Lacrosse Club Team reached the Under 15 juniors semifinals of the season ending tournament this past Saturday in Bowie. The Juniors Squad defeated Linganore and Bowie before falling to Dunkirk.

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Great Mills’ Hills Ends Winless Drought, Scores First Win at Potomac

By Doug Watson Contributing Writer BUDDS CREEK – September of 2007 was the last time Great Mills’ Daryl Hills sat in victory lane at Southern Maryland’s Potomac speedway.

In scoring his first late-model feature win of the season, Hills became the fifth different driver of the season to score a win at the fabled 3/8th-mile oval in five races run to date.

Daryl Hills and Dale Hollidge brought the field down to the initial waving of the green flag. Hills wasted little time as he darted into the race lead by the completion of the race’s first circuit. Jamie Lathroum quickly hooked himself to Hills back bumper as the duo would race side by side until fourth-starting Booper Bare would take the runner-up spot from Lathroum on lap 12.

From that point on, Hills and Bare put on quite a crowd-pleasing duel that lasted the remainder of the event, with Hills eventually taking the checkered flag for his 14th career Potomac late-model feature win.

“I can’t thank my mom and dad enough,” Hills stated. “We’ve gone through a couple of motors this season and without them I wouldn’t be able to race.”

Former track champion Booper Bare gave Hills all he could handle over the final 18 laps. “I knew Booper was back there,” Hills said. “He’s so good

down here, you never know what he’s got up his sleeve, and it feels pretty good to beat him. The way our luck has been lately, I didn’t think we’d ever be able to win again.”

Defending track champion David Williams rallied late to take third in the event, Jeff Pilkerton was fourth and Roland Mann, rebounded from an early race crash, to complete the top five. Heats for the 15 cars on hand went to Hills and Lathroum.

In the 25-lap limited late-model feature, red-hot Kyle Lear drove from his 12th-starting spot to snare his second feature win of the season. Lear took the lead from Stevie Long on the 16th lap and would then survive a lap 24 caution to preserve the win.

This would be Lear’s fourth overall win of the season as he collected his career first late-model win at Potomac two weeks ago and has also scored a latemodel sportsman win at Hagerstown.

Sommey Lacey scored second, Stevie Long faded to third, Ed Pope had a nice run taking fourth and two-time winner Tommy Wagner Jr. completed the top five. Heats for the 16 cars in attendance went to Lear and Mike Latham.

In other action Kyle Nelson scored his second win of the season in the 16-lap street stock feature, James Marshall continued his torrid pace as he rolled to his third win of the season in the 20-lap modified event and John Latham tallied his fourth win in six races in the 15-lap hobby stock feature.

Late Models 30 laps 15 entries (Lap leaders Daryl Hills 1-30) 1. Daryl Hills 2. Booper Bare 3. David Williams 4. Jeff Pilkerton 5. Roland Mann 6. Kyle Lear 7. Matt Quade 8. Ray Kable Jr. 9. Chris Cromer 10. Harold Dorsey Jr. 11. Deane Guy 12. Jamie Lathroum 13. Richard Hulson 14. Dale Hollidge 15. George Moreland (DNS)

Limited Late Models 25 laps (Lap leaders Tommy Wagner Jr. 1, Stevie Long 2-15, Kyle Lear 16-25) 1. Kyle Lear 2. Sommey Lacey 3. Stevie Long 4. Ed Pope 5. Tommy Wagner Jr. 6. Dave Adams 7. Glenn Buckler 8. Gene Snow 9. Roy Skaggs 10. Chuck Cox 11. Brandon Long 12.

PJ Hatcher 13. Mike Latham 14. Paul Cursey 15. Derrick Quade 16. Bob Breach (DNS)

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Wed., May 13 Baseball Class 3A South Regional Semifinals La Plata 7, Great Mills 3

Softball Class 3A South Regional Semifinals Huntingtown 13, Great Mills 3 WCAC Championship Game Bishop O’Connell 1, St. Mary’s Ryken 0

Sat., May 16 Track & Field Class 4A East Regional Meet

Women - 4A - Team Rankings - 18 Events Scored 1) Chesapeake AA 2) Old Mill 3) Leonardtown 4) South River 5) Broadneck 6) Severna Park 7) Arundel 8) Glen Burnie 9) North County 10) Thomas Stone

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Men - 4A - Team Rankings - 18 Events Scored 1) Chesapeake AA 2) Severna Park 3) Broadneck 4) Old Mill 5) Leonardtown 6) Thomas Stone 7) South River 8) North County 9) Arundel 10) Glen Burnie

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By Chris Stevens Staff Writer GREAT MILLS – Sticking together was the ultimate theme for the defending St. Mary’s County Women’s Softball League Champions Monday Night at the Brass Rail.

“As long as they stick together and don’t get down if they make a mistake, they can come back,” said Just Us manager Lamont Saxon after a heart-stopping 30-28 victory over Chesapeake Custom Embroidery. “We didn’t make some of the routine plays we usually make, but they didn’t get down. They stuck together.”

CCE (2-1 on the season) rallied from an 18-3 deficit to take a 26-23 lead in the bottom of the sixth inning before a seven-run seventh inning by Just Us kept them in control.

“They had some good hits in the beginning,” said CCE left fielder Amber Cutchember, who went two-for-four at the plate with two RBIs and three runs scored. “We knew we had to come back and start hitting with them.”

Which almost seemed impossible. Just Us scored 18 runs in their first four turns at bat, including a 10-run fourth inning that saw 12 batters come to the plate in the frame. Third baseman Yola Lyles drove in four runs in the inning, with a bases-clearing triple and a RBI double accounting for the damage.

CCE rallied over the next three innings, including an eight-run fifth inning, setting up their furious bottom half of the sixth. Four Just Us errors allowed CCE to push 10 runs across, with Dana Stauffer’s two-run single being the goahead hit.

Just Us responded in the seventh, with another triple from Lyles, scoring Photo By Frank Marquart Gail Maddox and Angelita King, turning out to be the game-winning hit. After adding four more runs, Just Us withstood a two-run single by Sam Strickland Just Us’ Aggie Lloyd unleashes a pitch during Monday (who also had an inside-the-park home run earlier in the game), when Aggie night’s women’s softball game at the Brass Rail.

Lloyd got Terri Raley to fly out to Fanta Gray to end the game.

“Softball’s a funny game, anything can happen,” Saxon says. When asked about the possible pressure of being the hunted instead of the hunters this season, Saxon would A ball slides in front of Just Us’ only say that it’s too early in the season to worry about it.

Gail Maddox.

“We’re just going to have fun and take it one game at a time,” he said.

For CCE, 2007 league champions and semifinalists last year, the game with Just Us will help them in the long run this season.

“It was just two good teams coming out and playing the game we love, there’s always going to be a big game atmosphere,” Cutchember said. “We did a pretty good job of coming back, not too much you can say about losing a 30-28 game.”

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Sonia Queen-Johnson connects on an RBI single during Just Us’ 3028 win over Chesapeake Custom Embroidery Monday night.

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By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer Allen Iverson, a native of Hampton, VA and one-time star for Georgetown’s men’s basketball team, is now in the twilight of what will likely be a Hall-of-Fame NBA career. His NBA story began in 1996 when the Philadelphia 76ers selected him with the first overall pick.

The latest chapter, the 2008-09 NBA season, ended early when the Detroit Pistons placed him on the injured list with an ailing back. Sandwiched between these bookends events are 13 seasons of prolific scoring, numerous accolades and timeless sound bites (“practice” anyone?).

He burst on to the NBA scene, a 6-feet-nothing mighty

mite full of angst and desire, and quickly became “The Answer”, a nickname befitting his tenacious, big-hearted play. Need a critical bucket, a defensive stop or a momentum switching steal? Allen Iverson was The Answer. On the court he’s among the most relentless competitors I’ve ever seen. He didn’t just want his opponent’s heart in his hand, he wanted to stomp and spit on it too, for good measure. But for all his personal awards – a league MVP, multiple scoring titles and countless All-Star games – his trophy case lacks the career-stamping championship that separates the great players from the elite. For everything Allen Iverson was, and still is to the extent the tread remaining on his 33-year-old tires will let him, the absence of a NBA

championship is a function of what he wasn’t and likely will never be.

As great as Iverson was in his prime, he never could find a way to sprinkle enough of his basketball pixie dust on his teammates. Supreme individual talents can win a lot of basketball games – and Iverson did…practically single-handedly willing the Sixers to the 2001 NBA Finals - but teams win championships. Michael Jordan, for all his Airness, didn’t win a title until Scottie Pippen became an All-Star caliber player. Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, as great as they were, became NBA immortals because of teammates like Kevin McHale and Kareem AbdulJabbar. Iverson never found his wingman, his Robin. To some extent that isn’t his fault as it is

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the organization’s responsibility to acquire complementary talent around its stars, but the star player has the responsibility of blending his talents into the team’s offensive and defensive approach. Iverson wasn’t a “blender”.

Iverson believed that in crunch time, the ball should be in his hands and the shot was his to take. While you’d expect this from a player of Iverson’s caliber, a bad shot by the best player isn’t as good as an open look by a teammate. Even the egocentric Jordan figured this out. For all his personal highlights (go ahead, pause and reflect), some of the most telling were passes to the likes of John Paxson and Steve Kerr who buried open shots at big moments in the playoffs. Paxson and Kerr hit those shots because they knew their role and they knew Jordan would defer to them as the situation dictated. Iverson never seemed to develop this confidence with any of his teammates (or were they just co-habitants on the court?).

On the court Iverson dominates, he doesn’t collaborate. One of the true measures of an effective leader, on the basketball court or boardroom, is if they make those around them better. You could argue Iverson doesn’t, which is why his seasons never ended with a confetti shower or a champagne bath.

Perhaps most telling was this year’s mid-season trade of Iverson for Chauncey Billups. After two-plus lackluster seasons with a talented Denver Nuggets team, the Nuggets dealt Iverson to the Pistons for Billups. With Iverson, Detroit continued to struggle making a token visit to the playoffs losing in Round 1. Meanwhile Billups, a man whose game lacks just about any flair but is a flat-out a winner, ignited the Nuggets and has them in the Western Conference Finals.

Whatever remains of Iverson’s career, it appears unlikely his final resume will include a title.

Years from now when NBA fans debate the greatest players without a championship ring, Allen Iverson might still be “The Answer.”

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05/21-05/27/09 Thurs., May 21 Slow-Pitch League Back Road Inn vs. Bombers at Pax River, 6:30 p.m.

Bookkeeping By Blanche vs. Budweiser at Captain Sam’s, 6:30 p.m.

VFW 2632 vs. Chaney’s at The Brass Rail, 6:30 p.m.

Wentworth vs. Eagles Nest at Chancellor’s Run, 8 p.m.

Men’s Over 40 League Seabreeze vs. Hobos at Back Road Inn Tri-County Aire vs. Nationwide at Knight Life Capt. Sam’s vs. Hole-In-The-Wall at Tippets Field Clements vs. Anderson’s at Anderson’s Bar Mom & Pop’s vs. Rita B’s at Moose Lodge

Tues., May 26 Slow-Pitch League Wentworth vs. Bombers at Pax River, 6:30 p.m.

Chaney’s vs. Budweiser at Captain Sam’s, 6:30 p.m.

VFW 2632 vs. Back Road Inn at Back Road Inn, 6:30 p.m.

Eagles Nest vs. Bookkeeping By Blanche at Chancellor’s Run, 8 p.m.

Wed., May 27 Women’s Softball League Just Us vs. Anderson’s Bar at Anderson’s Bar, 6:30 p.m.

Bud Light vs. Simms at the Brass Rail, 6:30 p.m.

Knockouts vs. Knight Life at Knight Life, 6:30 p.m.

Captain Sam’s. vs. Moose Lodge at Moose Lodge, 6:30 p.m.

Coors Light vs. Back Road Inn at Back Road Inn, 6:30 p.m.

Southern vs. Xtreme at Chancellor’s Run, 6:30 p.m.

Dew Drop/Two Pt. Construction/PJ’s Autobody/ Bryan Jones Paint vs. Chesapeake Custom Embroidery at The Brass Rail, 8 p.m.

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Cook, Marquis Continue Careers Together At Wingate

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer Mason Cook had a simple sales pitch to his St. Mary’s Ryken boys’ lacrosse teammate Matt Marquis, who was having a hard time making a decision on where to attend college.

“He told me that [Wingate] had a beautiful campus and they’re a pretty decent lacrosse team,” Marquis, a defensive midfielder said of deciding to attend the Division II University in North Carolina Photo By Chris Stevens this coming fall. “I was worried because I want- With his mother Loretta and father Wayne at his side, Ryken goalkeeper ed to relax in college, Mason Cook is happy to play lacrosse at Division II Wingate University but I think that being on next spring. of deciding a major, he does want to become the team would be best for me.” involved with the military as his father and “I’m really excited because Matt’s a great grandfather both are Annapolis graduates. guy and one of my best friends,” said Cook, the “I think I want to do something with intelstandout goalkeeper on the Knights’ Washing- ligence and communications, learning differton Catholic Athletic Conference runner-up ent languages he says.” team this season.

For Knights coach John Sothoron, he feels “It’s going to be a lot easier with him there, that his most recent two athletes to head off being eight hours from home.” to college made great decisions, adding to the Cook plans to major in history at Wingate, pride he feels whenever any of his players are adding that his TV is constantly tuned in to the headed to college.

History Channel.

“D-II schools have scholarship money “Warfare really interests me,” he says. “I and they are improving, so I think it’s a great want to study and learn a lot about how civi- choice for both of them,” Sothoron said, adding lizations have been brought down by war.” If that associate athletic director and assistant laa long career as a historian is not in the cards, crosse coach Chris Perkinson was instrumental fear not, as Cook even has a back-up plan in in getting Cook and Marquis to Wingate. “Maplace. “My aunt was a chef and I spent time son has a chance to be their starting goalie if he in the kitchen helping her and grandma out,” works hard this summer and Matt, we feel, is Cook says. “If worse comes to worse, I can one of the best long-stick middies in the conalways open up a restaurant.” ference. He had a phenomenal year. I think it’s While Cook has ideas of what he wants to a perfect opportunity for both of them.’ do, Marquis says that he’s still in the process

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With his mother Mary present, along with Ryken boys’ lacrosse coach John Sothron, Matt Marquis signs on to play lacrosse at Wingate University.

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By Chris Stevens Staff Writer HOLLYWOOD – While the weather forecast threatened to rain on the parade of the fourth Annual Buddy Joy softball tournament at Tippets Park, there wasn’t a dampened spirit around the field Saturday. “We’re lucky we had it,� said Pam Bohmann, one of Joy’s daughters. “Last year, every day we’d try to have it rained. This year, we had a team drop out at the last minute and that was unexpected, but it was still a very good turnout for the kind of weather we were supposed to get.�

The tournament bears the name of Sherman “Buddy� Joy, a long-time manager in various softPhoto Courtesy of Brandy Sutor ball leagues around the county. The knowledgeBuddy Joy, a beloved St. Mary’s able and well-liked Joy passed away suddenly in County softball coach, passed away 2005 due to a heart attack, and the proceeds from in 2005. The tournament that bears the tournament will go to the American Heart his name contributes heavily to the Association.

American Heart Association.

The goal has always been to reach $2,000 in donations, and the Joy tournament raised more than $1,900 for the AHA last summer.

The donations were still being tallied as of press time, but Dawn Tennyson, another of Joy’s daughters who plays for Hole in The Wall, wanted to express thanks on behalf of the family for everyone who donated and came to support the Photo By Chris Stevens tournament. “We really apCounty Commissioner Kenneth R. DeMent (R-Tall Timbers) and Piggy Joy, Buddy Joy’s widow, share a smile and a photo during Saturday’s preciate everyone’s help,� she said. fourth annual Buddy Joy softball tournament.

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