The County Times -- June 25, 2009 by David Noss

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‘Still Running Strong’ Mechanicsville VRS Celebrates 50 Years PAGE 18

Residents: Fishermen Trashing Neighborhood

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South County Folks Object To Land Use Plan

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Ryken Grad Wins Northrop Scholarship to Brown Univ. Story Page 11

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Your Paper... Your Thoughts Summertime in St. Mary’s County Do you plan to go to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department’s annual carnival this weekend? Shana Serrano: Yes. I’ll probably go with a couple of friends. They were talking about it, so I might as well.

Ken Pennington: I wish I could, I mean it’s famous all over the world (laughing), but I’m going to be in Europe next weekend, in Munich and Paris … not that Mechanicsville couldn’t stand up to them!

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the job of the commission was to spur discussion about diversity issues in the county. “Even within our county we have diverse opinions and we’re growing,” Brown said. “We’re used to controversy.” Bush said he did not expect any overt controversy to come from Barnes speaking at the college. “I don’t know why it would make waves, that’s not the intention,” Bush said. The ACLU branch that Barnes leads has opposed the takeover by any private entity of the Prince George’s Hospital system, based in Cheverly, that could potentially reduce indigent care or restrict access to birth control and abortion services at the financially troubled hospital. Barnes has also opposed what some have called a surveillance culture in the District of Columbia, including anti-crime camera initiatives, identification cards for residents of housing projects and police knocking on residents’ doors asking if they can search their homes for any firearms. Calls to Barnes’ office for comment about the specific contents his impending speech were not returned as of press time.

John Barnes, the director of the National Capitol Area chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, will speak tonight on the topic of civil rights during the first 200 days of the Obama administration. Barnes, a former U.S. Army officer with a law degree from Georgetown University, has held numerous congressional staff positions as well as a post in the administration of former District of Columbia Mayor Sharon Pratt-Kelly. Joseph P. Bush, chair of the county’s Human Relations Commission, said that the group had looked at several speakers to engage for a summer event to replace its usual spring-time awards breakfast and voted for Barnes. “The general talk is something that everyone might want to hear,” Bush said of Barnes’ speech, though the exact content is unknown. Both Bush and Cynthia Brown, the county government administrator for the commission, said that Barnes’ background was likely left-ofcenter politically when compared to the moderate-to-conservative nature of the county, but that

Tri-County Council Approves Veterans Health Services Report A final draft report from the Tri-County Council’s Veteran’s Regional Advisory Committee states that veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan have significant problems accessing health care because facilities exist mainly in the Washington and Baltimore areas and not in more rural settings. One of the key recommendations in the report

states that federal, state and local entities should work towards improved outpatient services at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home or in a new center. The veterans home failed to get a $1 million grant recently to improve services, and council members said that they would place a renewed emphasis on getting federal money to expand the options open to returning veterans there.

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Commissioners Approve Residential Trash Hauling To Charles County By Guy Leonard Staff Writer St. Mary’s County will now have most of its residential waste trucked to a Charles County landfill instead of to the one currently in use in King George, Va., following approval of an agreement Tuesday by the Board of County Commissioners. The arrangement will result in a slight decrease in the cost of hauling the waste per ton, said George Erichsen, director of the county’s Department of Public Works and Transportation. Right now Charles County has extra capacity for trash, and it needs to find a way to help pay for it. “Charles County recently built new a new landfill cell; now they have capacity they didn’t have before,” Erichsen said of the memorandum of understanding. “Their volume of trash that folks are throwing out is down.” St. Mary’s County’s decision to dispose of waste there is designed to defray some of

that cost, Erichsen told The County Times. While the board approved the measure, Commissioner Daniel H. Raley (D-Great Mills) said that the county still needed its own solution to trash disposal and hauling. Commissioners had considered placing a hauling fee on commercial waste during this year’s budget talks, but later relented. The measure was to help raise funds for the county’s own trash transfer station, which had to be delayed because of lack of revenue during the recession. “St. Mary’s needs to be master of its own destiny with regards to trash,” Raley said, warning about depending too much on the trash capacity of other jurisdictions. It costs about $69 a ton to carry and haul trash to the King George landfill, Erichsen said, while it will cost about $67 to have it taken to Charles County. “It’s slightly cheaper but cheap enough,” he said. The round trip drive to Charles County is also half that of the King George trip, he said.

Town Creek Residents Say Anglers Trashing Their Community By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Town Creek residents living on North Patuxent Beach Road in the shadow of the Thomas Johnson bridge to Solomons say that anglers have always come to fish off the side of the road into the Patuxent River, but lately, after some state-funded road improvements, the problems have gotten worse, especially when it comes to trash and illegal parking. Residents there say that during the week and on the weekends sometimes dozens of anglers from out of town come to fish off the road, which is legal, but the problem is that they often leave behind all sorts of trash and often park in front of businesses illegally. Bill Jarboe, owner of Hula’s Bungalow, a nightclub on the road, said that he has had to call police numerous times to remove people that have camped in his parking lot on overnight fishing trips. These people use his business’ trash bin, relieve themselves on his property and sometimes set up campfires on his private property, he claimed. “The community needs the county commissioners to make a decision,” Jarboe said about whether to allow fishing, install meter parking or ban fishing there altogether. “There’s no structure, no rules; it’s a free-for-all,” he said. Several residents said that they are often harassed by anglers in their neighborhood, some with vehicles showing Virginia and District of Columbia tags. Karol Selby said she would not allow her daughters to walk around the neighborhood unattended any longer for fear of their safety. She said that the anglers who come there also relieve themselves all along the road. “I walk a lot and when the breeze blows, I can smell the urine because they’ve been peeing all day,” Selby said. “I’ve seen condoms in the street; it’s gross. “We have to drive through that… it’s not fair,” she said.

The community street has been revitalized since the county, with state funds, repaired the roadway that had been steadily washing out to sea over the years on North Patuxent Beach Road starting earlier this year. With the project completed and the shoulder now wider, more and more anglers have come to the area to fish, residents there say. In the new stone revetment laid down by construction crews to bolster the shoreline lie drinking cups, beer bottles and yards of fishing line in some places. Jarboe said that he and other community members wait until Sunday to clean up the trash on the roadway since there are no trash cans available there. Signs that warn of $1,000 fines go ignored, he said. Jarboe claims that, at times, anglers have trespassed on his pier and even taken crabs from his crab pots. “They’re bold enough that they don’t care,” Jarboe said. “They just feel entitled to go wherever they want,” he said. Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron has increased patrols in the area — residents say it has helped the situation — and he said that he would increase them again to combat the continuing problem. But, he said, that since the ownership of the land where anglers fish rested with the county, it was up to the county to make a final decision on fishing there. “As long as there’s fishing, there’s going to be a problem. One begets the other.” Cameron said. Cameron and other state agencies dealt with the same kind of problems on St. George’s Island last year when residents complained of anglers leaving trash and snarling the road to the island with illegally parked vehicles. Greater enforcement, including traffic citations, and signs warning of local parkland closings and private property boundaries helped to alleviate the problems.

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ews Today’s Newsmakers In Brief Are abandoned boats a recurring problem in county parks?

We just removed two abandoned boats from Myrtle Point at the cost of $46,000. It ebbs and flows, it’s an ongoing problem. Phil Rollins, director of Department of Parks and Recreation

Property Owners Speak Out on Land-Use Changes

By Virginia Terhune Staff Writer

hearings before voting, probably by the end of 2009. Once adopted, the plan then becomes the basis for proposed zoning changes expected to take effect by the end of 2010. Various other issues were raised by speakers, including several residents of Myrtle Point in California who want the peninsula taken out of the Lexington Park Development District to head off additional cluster development near the waterfront. Others, however, want more of a “human face” put on the plan, with more concrete proposals for housing, transportation and jobs for low-income, senior and disabled citizens. Joan Gelrud, vice president at St. Mary’s Hospital, asked that an additional chapter be added to the plan be written by the Human Services Council. Barbara Thompson with the Justice and Advocacy Council of the Archdiocese of Washington, asked that the county appoint a coordinator to deal with the lack of affordable housing in the county. And Julie Randall, president of the Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living in

Diana Dean, who owns a 27-acre farm in St. Inigoes, was one of several people from the south end of the county who spoke out against proposed changes to the county’s draft Comprehensive Plan at a public hearing Monday in Lexington Park. “Everybody’s budgets are tight, so we want to expand and do more and try to keep things going,” said Dean, who had hoped to open a small market on a section of her land zoned commercial at the intersection of Route 5 and Chisleytown Road. She has been selling mulch and items from her greenhouse, but in the past two years, revenue has dropped because of the recession, she said. The proposal, already submitted to the county, was to open a market to sell handcrafted and other products to help bridge the gap. The county, however, has proposed in the draft plan to eliminate commercial zoning at that corner, which means she might not be able to open the market, she said. Meanwhile, Christy Henderson, owner of Buzz’s Marina in Ridge also wants more opportunities for growth. A member of the recently formed South County Business Association, she read a letter from the group that urges support for “individuals looking to grow restaurants, campgrounds, recreational activities, bed and breakfast lodging, marinas, housing, grocery, building supply, cultural centers and related services” in that part of the county which lacks the facilities needed to support Photo by Virginia Terhune tourism. Walter Denney of Mechanicsville looks for a friend’s farm on a map of proDean and Henderson posed land-use changes at a public hearing on the county’s long-range Comwere two of nearly two prehensive Plan held June 22 at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department in dozen people represent- Lexington Park. Once adopted, the plan serves as a guide for future zoning ing themselves, business changes that could affect property values. groups and social service organizations who Charlotte Hall, said the gap is widening bespoke during the two-hour hearing held at the tween service and support workers and highBay District Volunteer Fire Department. tech workers related to the Navy base, with no The hearing is part of a multi-year process growth in mid-tech jobs – people can’t move to update the county’s Comprehensive Plan, up from a job at Wal-Mart to become an engia guideline for growth and future zoning that neer, she said. focuses on residential and economic develop“There’s nowhere for lower income people ment, transportation, environment and social to go, there’s no progression,” Randall said. service programs. To read the Comprehensive Plan, go The Planning Commission has scheduled to www.co.saint-marys.md.us/lugm and go to a second hearing for Monday July 13 starting General Information/Public Hearings Docuat 6:30 p.m. at Chopticon High School. After ments. A replay of the hearing will air on cable the commission votes on the plan, it will go to Channel 95 tonight at 6:30 p.m., Friday at 9 the county commissioners who will also hold a.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m.

Is the trash transfer station still a needful project in St. Mary’s County?

St. Mary’s County needs to be master of its own destiny with regards to trash. Commissioner Daniel H. Raley (D-Great Mills) Muscular Dystrophy Camp In Leonardtown Cancelled The Muscular Dystrophy Association has announced that it is canceling its 47 remaining summer camp activities across the nation, which includes the event at Camp Maria in Leonardtown, due to concerns about swine flu. Of the approximately 1,800 campers who’ve attended the 33 events so far, 11 have reported contracting the swine flu afterwards, according to an association press release. Half a dozen cases have been reported at the camp in Worchester, Pa., which ended over the weekend. “These children are much more vulnerable because of their weakened respiratory muscles, so we are taking this pre-emptive action to protect them from possible exposure to the swine flu,” stated Dr. Valerie Cwik, MDA medical director.

Slade To Retire in November Judge John F. Slade III says that he plans to retire effective Nov. 1 after serving as the county’s District Court judge since 1999. “It’s been a wonderful experience,” Slade, 65, said of the job, though the workload was often taxing. “We have a heavy docket here,” Slade said. “It’s very confining. But that goes with the territory of the job.” Slade’s post will have to filled by Gov. Martin O’Malley and at least one contender, County Attorney Christy Holt Chesser, has said she will apply for the job. Slade said he is looking forward to retirement, though he will be available to fill in for jurists who are out.

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Winery Amendment Seen as Restrictive By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A zoning text amendment under consideration now by the St. Mary’s County Commissioners, which for the first time would allow commercial wineries in parts of the Lexington Park Development District, would at the same time exclude the possibility of having wineries in Leonardtown’s development district. One county commissioner said the county might be considering a law that is too restrictive to allow this new kind of cottage industry to flourish. “Shouldn’t we open it up and allow free enterprise,” said Commissioner Lawrence D. Jarboe. “[Wineries] have been successful in the RPD [rural preservation district]… I think we may be making too many rules and regulations.” The county commissioners held a public hearing on the proposed text amendment Tuesday, with most speaking in favor of it. Land use and economic development directors Derrick Berlage and Bob Schaller later explained that wineries in the actual municipal limits of Leonardtown are strictly up to the approval of the town council, as the town had its own zoning authority. But, they said, the text amendment could still be changed to allow commercial wineries in the Leonardtown development district, which stretches beyond the town limits. One winery is already setting up shop under the auspices of the Southern Maryland

Wine Growers Cooperative, with the support of the town and county governments, on Route 5 at an old State Highway Administration warehouse. That structure is currently under renovation and town officials hope for it to begin operations by September. Richard Fuller, president of the cooperative, also asked commissioners to impose a requirement in the text amendment that would compel wineries to use a certain percentage of local grapes in their operations. Fuller said wineries operating under those conditions would “bring tourism, create jobs and help local farmers.” But Ken Korando, who operates a winery in Lusby in Calvert County, said that winery operators had to be allowed to choose the best grapes they could to make the best wine; the grape production capability locally and in Maryland was not able to keep up with the demand of new wineries anyway. “We don’t need to stipulate about local fruit,” Korando said. Kevin Atticks, executive director of the Maryland Wineries Association, said that allowing wineries in the limited residential zones of the Lexington Park Development District would help to preserve the rural nature of the county. “Once [the land] goes to be a condo or a housing development… it’ll never be anything but that,” Atticks said. The commissioner board will consider adoption of the text amendment at an upcoming regular meeting.

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County Retirees Have Nearly 70 Combined Years Of Service By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

“There was one man with a felony record who I wouldn’t help get a license; he got upset with me,” Insley said. “In 32 years I think I’ve Both Patricia Insley and Suzanne Gibbs thrown just one couple out of my office.” have something in common; they’ve both Commissioner Daniel H. Raley (DGreat Mills) praised Insley for her hard work and professionalism. “She’s the perfect example of customer service,” Raley said. “She was always most pleasant and most helpful.” Gibbs said she would miss her work, too, though she said it was time to retire and to move on to other things. In nearly four decades of service, she’s seen a lot of changes in children’s reading, she said. “I like working with children,” Gibbs said. “I Photo by Guy Leonard like children’s literature, and I enjoy doing things Sue Gibbs is retiring after 37 years of service to the county library system. with children. “I can remember when there was the card catalog; spent more than 30 years serving the county. no more card catalog, it’s all online now.” Insley, who is retiring with 32 years of Kathleen Reif, director of the county liservice, is well known for her work as the brary system, said that Gibbs’ career had been chief administrator of the Alcohol Beverage a model of dedication. Board. “She was never happy until the right

Photo by Guy Leonard Patricia Insley, left, stands next to her replacement Tamara Hildebrand, after receiving an award for her 32 years of service as the Alcohol Beverage Board administrator.

And Gibbs, who is retiring after 37 years with the St. Mary’s County Public Library System, has spent her career working with children and encouraging them to read, mostly at the Lexington Park library. Both were honored for their work by the Board of County Commissioners Tuesday. “It’s bittersweet,” Insley said of her retirement. She said she would miss not only all the people she worked with but also the people she helped apply for liquor licenses. Only on a few occasions has she had trouble with people seeking to sell liquor at their establishments.

book was in the hands of the right child and the right family,” Reif said. Both women said they looked forward to spending more time with their families and pursuing their own interests. “My husband’s got a two-acre garden, so I’ll be doing a lot of canning and freezing, which I do a lot of anyway,” Insley said. Gibbs said she would still visit the library often. “I look forward to being a customer on the other side of the library counter,” Gibbs said. “But I may be getting into yoga, maybe art; there’s lots of possibilities.”

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Former Rosecroft Owner Archaeologists Search Southern Md. Swamp in Talks to Buy Track

FORT WASHINGTON (AP) An attorney for the former owner of Rosecroft Raceway says the Greenbelt-area developer is in talks to buy the now-bankrupt harness racing track. Gerald Evans, an attorney advising Mark Vogel in negotiations, says the president of Mark Vogel Cos. LLC has been meeting with representatives of the raceway and the thoroughbred industry for about two months to discuss a sale. Vogel assumed $6 million in

debt when he bought Rosecroft in 1987, according to news reports at the time. Rosecroft and Ocean Downs Racetrack, which Vogel also owned, lost about $1.2 million the next two years, and in 1991 the tracks went into bankruptcy. Current owner Cloverleaf Enterprises Inc., which filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this month, purchased Rosecroft in 1995. Neither Vogel nor raceway owner Kelley Rogers responded to requests for comment.

Man Celebrates First Father’s Day as Priest

WASHINGTON (AP) - A father and grandfather has celebrated his first Father’s Day as a Catholic priest. A spokeswoman for the Archdiocese of Washington says 63-yearold Alain Colliou held his first Mass as a priest on Sunday at Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Potomac, Md. A French native and former World Bank executive, Colliou was married for 34 years and has a son. The Potomac resident decided to enter the priesthood after his wife’s

death five years ago. Colliou was ordained Saturday along with six other men, including a former journalist and environmental lawyer. Archdiocese spokeswoman Susan Gibbs says Colliou’s 37-yearold son and two granddaughters attended the ceremony. Gibbs says that while Colliou is older than the average new priest, his faith and commitment is “exceptional.” She says Colliou was assigned to St. Peter’s Church in Waldorf.

ALLENS FRESH (AP) - Deep in the heart of Charles County at the head of the Wicomico River, sweet gum, beech and sycamore trees surround 20 miles of seldomexplored swampland where more than 300 years of history lie buried beneath dank, soggy soil. This month, St. Mary’s College anthropologist Julia King is digging for the history of the Zekiah Swamp and the roots of Charles County with help from students at her university and volunteers, the College of Southern Maryland and the Smallwood Foundation. Foundation President Michael Sullivan said he provided $40,000 for the study because of his pride for the area and passion for its history. “There is a lot of history that’s not been told,” Sullivan said, “and a lot of sites yet to be discovered.” The county’s first courthouse was built in 1674 at a site found last year. Now King and her team have found remains of what is believed to be Gov. Charles Calvert’s summer house. “Zekiah is just the coolest place,” King said. “The more I get to know it, the more exciting it becomes.” King’s search, which includes digging for a structure known as Zekiah Fort built in 1680 to resettle hundreds of friendly Piscataway Indians with new Marylanders, will last for several years and is the first in the swamp. After King’s team found the courthouse site last summer, they started doing shovel tests this month to find Charles Calvert’s home titled “His Lordship’s Favor,” also built in 1674. Using maps dating to the early 1700s, which only included sketches of the property and not its location, students and volunteers dug hundreds of 2-foot-holes looking for artifacts and brick fragments. And they found plenty of them near the Charles County landfill. But King said the site “didn’t look like 1674” because

the items could only be dated to the 1690s. “So, I go back into the records and realized that Charles Calvert built the house, and has every intention of living there, but the circumstances of one’s life change,” she said. Charles County had a tumultuous history around that time, with Indians fighting Virginia and Maryland colonists before Virginians tried to overthrow the state government. Ten years after the home’s construction started, Calvert left Maryland, never to return. “It’s always a challenge. Every day is a different learning environment,” said Amy Publicover, a 21-yearold College of Southern Maryland anthropology and archaeology major. Sophomore Sara Greenwell found a fragment of a Spanish coin at the house Calvert may have built. “I just couldn’t believe it ... that something from so long ago was in my hand. I just wanted to keep it forever,” she said.

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Soap Box Derby Racing, Alive and Well For a couple of months Jim and Jay Warnick weren’t sure it was going to happen. Jim had contacted numerous organizations with all turning him down. He then went to Arthur Shepherd at the county Department of Recreation and Parks and was told go talk to the Third District Optimist Club. So it was a cold February evening when Jim and Jay asked to speak at our meeting. I must say that Jay has the most beautiful cheeks, so how could we say no? And as they say, the rest is history. Believe me, putting on an event like this in less than three months was a real job, but we made it happen. We did not do it alone. Supporting us were T.N. Bowes Heating and Air Conditioning, PNC Bank, Barefoot Graphics, Third District Optimist Kruzin’ Kafe, Ryce Electric, Bowes Construction, W.R.A. Distributors, D’s Outdoor Supplies, JnJ Custom Stiches, Atlantic Screen Printing, Big Wheels Race Plaques, Cedar Point Federal Credit Union, Ausley Associates, W.M. Davis General Contractors, Wyle, Jams H. Long Plumbing & Heating, Trophies By Design, NASCAR, Delahay Construction, Mattingly Gardiner Funeral Home, Combs Drury, & Reeves Insurance, Edys Ice Cream, Ant-1 Photography, The Enterprise, The County Times, The Bay Net, Southern Maryland Online, T-Bone & Heather at 98.3, Fastenail, Regional Derby Director Jim Hagen, Assistant Regional Derby Director Paul Bates, Bill Rayle and Family, Jimmy Radar and Family, James Pell and Ava, Ed Olinger, Jay and Colette Warnick, Trading Post, United Rental, Leonardtown Commissioners, The Saint Mary’s County Sheriff’s Department, Saint Maries Optimist Club, and of course the parents and grandparents of the racers. Last of all I want to thank Greg Wheeler for stepping up to chair this event without ever seeing a car before. Greg, thank you for a job well done. If I have missed you, please know that we greatly appreciate your help. With out these wonderful businesses and people, the event probably would not have happened.

We would also like to congratulate our Southern Maryland Local derby winners, Local Stock Champion Elizabeth Beaton from La Plata, and Local Super Stock Champion Matthew Baumann from Leonardtown. We wish them luck as they represent Southern Maryland when they race down Derby Hill in Akron, Ohio, on July 25, hoping to become the 2009 World Champions in their classes. We also want to wish Jay Warnick the best as he races down Derby Hill as a Division 8 Ralley Stock Champion. If you think your child or grandchild would like to race in next year’s local race on June 5, 2010, please e-mail Jim Warnick at warnickracing@aol.com or visit our Web site www. smdsbd.com for information. You can also visit the All American Web site in Akron at www. aasbd.com for information. Clinics are being scheduled to show how to build your car from the kit, how to set your car up to race, and Jay will be doing clinics showing the racers how to race the cars. If you are interested in attending these clinics, please send your contact information to our Web site so you can be notified of the dates and times. If you need any information on sponsoring a car or advertising in next year’s program, please e-mail Greg Wheeler at bwhell18@yahoo.com. We are hoping to add a master’s class next year for former champions to come back and compete with us again. So if you are a former champ, get that master kit ordered so you will be ready to go next year. We also hope to add some rally races to next year’s schedule. This is a family sport, and we welcome your family into our family as the sport of Soap Box Derby Racing grows in Southern Maryland. This event also gives us another way for Optimist to bring out the best in kids. Toni Long, president Third District Optimist Club Leonardtown, Md.

Affordable Housing Plan Needed The St. Mary’s Justice and Advocacy Council, Archdiocese of Washington believes that it is in the best interest of the people of St. Mary’s and the economy of the County to ensure that adequate affordable housing is available to County residents, particularly those residents employed locally. The Council suggests that St. Mary’s County should address the affordable housing component of the Comprehensive Plan as follows: Amend the Plan to clearly acknowledge the relationship between affordable housing and economic development. Cite statistical information that reinforces the need for more low income housing as well as the need for lower cost housing for a large portion of the county’s work force that provides essential services in education, safety health and other service industries. The 2003 Danter Study examined the types of housing most needed in the county based on then-current statistics and should be updated. Establish the requirement for a Strategic Housing Plan within the Comprehensive Plan. The January 2002 report on Housing Livability and Affordability Issues in St. Mary’s County which differentiates a Strategic Plan for Housing from the Comprehensive Plan and contains suggestions for a Housing Plan’s con-

tent, for example, a clear definition of terms, such as affordable and workforce housing; a housing needs assessment; and a set of coordinated strategies to address housing needs. To insure development and implementation of a Strategic Plan for Housing, create an Affordable and Workforce Housing Coordinator position in the Department of Economic Development as a goal of the Comprehensive Plan. Make revision of the Livability Code for existing rentals as a goal in the Comprehensive Plan. The Council makes these suggestions following a review of the Housing Element in the Draft Comprehensive Plan. The suggestions, along with implementation ideas that were researched using other Maryland county plans, were provided to the Planning Commission at the June 22 Public Hearing. We look forward to the development of a meaningful housing section in the Plan; one that shows the County’s commitment to addressing all facets of housing issues in our community. Barbara Thompson Chairwoman, St. Mary’s Justice and Advocacy Council, Archdiocese of Washington

Thursday, June 25, 2009

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Mandel, A Throwback From A Different Time

On Monday morning Maryland’s 56th governor, Marvin Mandel joined Maryland’s 60th governor, Robert Ehrlich, for breakfast in Annapolis. The two former governors were together with business and community leaders to show support and appreciation to Republican house minority leader, Delegate Tony O’Donnell from St. Mary’s and Calvert counties. Given the passing of time and the many changes in the population of our county since the early 70s, it is likely that many of our readers know very little if anything at all about Marvin Mandel. Why Mandel is important today is not because of the ups and downs of Mandel’s life story but rather the story of how public servants back then were different than politicians today. Mandel’s best years were from 1952, when he was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates from Baltimore City, until 1969. In 1963 Mandel was elected by his fellow delegates to serve as speaker of the house. In 1969 Mandel was appointed governor by his fellow legislators in the Maryland General Assembly to fill the remaining term of Governor Spiro Agnew who was elected Vice President of the United States. In 1970 Mandel was elected by the people of Maryland to a full term as governor and was re-elected for a second full term in 1974. Mandel was well respected by his fellow legislators not because of his ideology or major public policy agenda, he was popular because of the way he treated others, with respect and fellowship. It was not so important back then what party you came from; even within the Democratic Party, there were essentially two parties. Mandel would seek compromise between competing interests. He understood there were different views on how things should be, yet Mandel would use these different views to

Respect for the Dead

I read the column in your June 18 issue entitled “A Journey Through Time.” I also admire the statements by the author about pulling over to let a funeral pass as a last tribute to a life lived. I am passionate about that. If we live in such a fast-paced environment that we can’t stop for a moment to recognize a life that has been lived, we have become nothing to ourselves and

bring people together, not divide them. This acumen of fellowship and cooperation was prevalent throughout Maryland’s legislature during that time. Certainly there were many fierce debates and there were winners and there were losers, but at the end of the day, they all went back to respecting each other as public servants. Mandel’s leadership inspired respect for one another, a sharp contrast to the leadership in Annapolis today. Today Annapolis is home to a partisan legislature that remains greatly divided. More importantly the Maryland General Assembly and its leadership promote an environment of animosity towards those who don’t play along with those in power. It has become a rather mean-spirited environment where conservatives are often demonized and even punished for their defiance. On Monday, Mandel and Ehrlich, both former members of the House of Delegates, and both former Maryland governors, one a Republican and one a Democrat, spoke about the cultural change that has occurred in Annapolis over the past 20 years. Neither man seemed particularly pleased with the way the current leadership promotes civility among its members. Mandel, a somewhat frail man, a small man who seems like a giant from his time, said that he was asked to explain what a Democratic governor was doing at a function in honor of a republican leader. Mandel stated that “Tony O’Donnell was a good man and a friend” and that was how he always did things, no matter what the political party. Mandel, once a troubled governor, seems like such a great leader compared with the troubles of today.

our surroundings. It may be an inconvenience to us, but it is a respect for the dead that we will one day want for our own loved ones. Keep up the great articles. Christos Christou Jr. Essex, Md.

Retrofitting Municipal Vehicles There is no simple solution when it comes to municipalities and government agencies improving fuel economy and reducing emissions of their transit and fleet vehicles. This is especially true today when there are limited resources available to address a multitude of complex issues. Before municipalities spend hundreds of millions of dollars on hybrid vehicles, they should consider retrofitting their current vehicles with state-of-the art hydraulic braking and propulsion systems. These cost-efficient systems capture wasted brake energy and convert it to an auxiliary source of energy to power the vehicle. The realized reduction in fuel consumption and added years of useful life are economic advantages, while the reduction in harmful emissions from a renewable source of energy is a “green” benefit as well.

It is important to note that retrofitting vehicles could create jobs immediately, as municipalities and government agencies could begin the evaluation and conversion process right away. Purchasing new hybrid vehicles, while a costly endeavor, does not bring jobs to the area. The bottom line is that it makes economic and environmental sense for municipalities and government agencies to investigate the benefits of retrofitting before spending millions of dollars. Conducting a thorough vehicle asset analysis and having a comprehensive, executable plan in place are the best ways to conserve energy and maximize return on investment. Sam Jones, President Recaptured Energy Technologies Chicago, Ill.

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Thursday, June 25, 2009

Speaks DeJong Family Extends Thanks On May 25, I made a call to 911, and the man I spoke with was very kind and helpful with getting the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad to help my husband, John “Hank” DeJong. We truly appreciate the professionalism and competence of the Emergency Communications Center staff and the staff and the men and women of the rescue squad. At St. Mary’s Hospital, Dr. Jeremy Tucker and the ER nurses worked diligently to save Hank’s life. After their heroic efforts, they took the time to be compassionate and helpful to my family and me. Father LaHood was there to administer the sacrament of last rites and after the sacrament, Father LaHood spent a lot of time giving comfort to our family. Our thanks go out to each and every one of you. We would also like to thank Ned Brinsfield, Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, and his staff who gave us guidance and compassion during this very difficult time. Father Jack Kennealy, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, did a wonderful mass for Hank. Keith Fairfax delivered a heartwarming eulogy of Hank’s life. Our thanks go out to Bernie and Mary Jane Goldsborough who assisted at the altar. The readings were done by Susan Cassidy and Donald McLeod, and these passages gave us great comfort. We appreciated the red roses sent by Eleanor Moore. I would like to

thank Susan England and Pat Stevens who filled the church with beautiful music. The men, all of whom worked with Hank at some time throughout his career, honored him and carried him to his last resting place. They were Bill Russell, Dennis DeCarlo, Auhn Vu, Paul Evans, Tommy Thompson, Ron Clecka, Alvin Frazier, Johnny Bauserman, Bill Martin, Mike Hornem, Matt Lamb and Sam Caprio. TheArmy Color Guard hornored the flag and played Taps. Thanks so much to all of you for your support and compassion. Hank was a resident of St. Mary’s County for 50 years. He would have been touched by the outpouring of generosity and fellowship. I want to thank all of his friends and family who sent food, cards, flowers, had masses said, donated Bibles in Hank’s name, and sent donations to the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad and St. Michael’s School in memory of Hank. I was very touched by those who thought of Hank that day, we truly thank you. I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to Chris Springer, Pat Simmons and Cindy Thompson who prepared and served the food at the reception. Words cannot express how thankful I am to all who have been so kind and thoughtful during this time. Thank you. Annie DeJong and family

Leonardtown’s Old Jail Now Serves As Museum

As communities grew, jails became necessary. St. Mary’s County is no exception. The Old Jail in Leonardtown was built in 1858 and was used until 1942 when the Naval Base arrived and a larger facility was needed. Today it serves as a museum, housing county artifacts and memorabilia from the collections of St. Mary’s County Historical Society. The Old Jail, located beside the Court House in Leonardtown, was a one-story building built of granite blocks and bricks with two holding cells and a hallway. Shortly after being built, it became evident the jail was inadequate and that the jail keeper needed to reside at the jail during the night. A second story was added. The first floor then served as the living quarters for the jail keeper and his family while the second floor contained three holding cells for the prisoners and captured runaway slaves who were separated by gender and race. It was part of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Site. The three rooms which were the holding cells remain and their original doors have been preserved. One room is used to represent a cell for women and has artifacts from the jail itself. Another contains collections of the era including a wedding dress and a baby buggy. The third cell has been transformed into the office of Dr. Phillip J. Bean, a family country doctor who practiced medicine in Leonardtown from 1914 to 1980. It contains his desk, examining table and the equipment he used through the years. When he first started his practice, he visited his patients on horseback. Old buildings like the jail and these collections of memorabilia give a glimpse of what life was like for those who lived in St. Mary’s County during that time. Leonardtown’s Old Jail Museum is located in Leonardtown at 41680 Tudor Place. It is open Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with no admission fees. Leonardtown’s Old Jail Museum was the

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first site that “Flat Sneaks,” St. Mary’s County Library’s summer reading mascot, explored in the Where’s Flat Sneaks? contest. The weekly contest is sponsored by The County Times and the library in celebration of Celebrate 375! Each week the mascot visits a site in the county and posts a photo and clues of where he visits in the County Times. Children 5-12 can guess the location and drop off their entry form at the library for a chance to win a book. See page 31 for Contest details.

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The number of visitors for the second annual “Local Flavor, Local Fare” event in Leonardtown topped last year’s number, as hundreds gathered on the square

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and Calvert counties. John Girolamo, director of the Patuxent Habitat ReStore in Lexington Park, said the turnout this year was “fantastic. We’ve seen at least a couple hundred people that have come through … we’ve sold more tickets this year.” “I think it shows off the town in so many ways,” said Mayor Chip Norris as he polished off a dish of curried sweet potato salad from the Good Earth. Photo by Andrea Shiell He added that he Volunteers serve wine at the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity’s second annual “Local Flavor, Local Fare” event, which was held at Leonardtown Square on felt the event was not only a boon to the local Tuesday. charity, but a great way Wind Gourmet, Bollywood Masala, Café to show off Leonardtown to both resides Artistes, Corbel’s, Do Dah Deli, Linda’s Café, the Good Earth Natural Food dents and visitors. “We’ve been promoting events now Company, the Tides Restaurant, Quality Street Kitchen and Catering, The Wine for dozens of years, and no matter what Bar and Café, Solomons Island Winery the event, I’m always talking to people who say, ‘I’ve never been here before. I and Perigeaux Winery and Vineyards. The event raises money for Patux- didn’t know there was a downtown,’ and ent Habitat for Humanity, an affordable that’s what it’s all about,” said Norris. housing nonprofit, and also showcases “Even if they don’t shop or buy today, locally grown food and wine from farms, they do come back.” waterways and vineyards in St. Mary’s

Bruster’s Wins ‘Emerging Business’ Award

The St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce based in California recently honored several local and regional businesses at its seventh annual Business Awards Luncheon, including Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, which won the Emerging Business Award. Ray and Debbie Bednarcik relocated to St. Mary’s County in 1989 with their two children as Ray reported to NATC Patuxent River as a Naval Officer. In 2004 he retired after 22 years of active duty. That same year the Bednarciks signed an agreement with Bruster’s to build a store in Hollywood, which opened in June 2007. In 2007 the store was named Bruster’s “Rookie of the Year” for outstanding sales; and in 2008

this location was ranked No. 1 of 240 in the nation for “Highest Volume Store.” Bruster’s was selected to be the test marketing site for new products and concepts in the franchise, and the owners were appointed to the Franchise Action Board representing over 240 franchises on the corporate business planning board. In April Bruster’s opened a second location at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River in the Navy Exchange food court. It has also developed a new ice cream to help the county celebrate Maryland’s 375th anniversary. The ice cream is yellow (cake batter), red (cherry) and black (chocolate sprinkles) to represent the colors in the state flag.

The St. Mary’s County Division of Tourism invites you to enter the Celebrate 375 South County Trunk of Treasures Giveaway, with the drawing will be held Tuesday June 30 at noon. The trunk features goods, services and art (with a combined value of more than $2,000) from Fish the Bay Charters & Tours, Summerseat Farm, La Quinta Inn & Suites, Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, Historic St. Mary’s City, Historic Sotterley Plantation, Candy’s Clutches, Captain Greg Charters, The Glass Garden Shoppe, Joe Dunn Photography, Southern Maryland Artisans Center, River Creek Lodge, Blue Wind Gourmet, Circle C Oyster Ranch, Cecil’s Country Store, and the River Concert Series. The trunk is a hand made leather 17th-

century-style traveling trunk crafted by Loveville Leather. The South County Trunk of Treasures giveaway is the second of three seasonal giveaways sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Division of Tourism as part of the campaign to promote Maryland’s 375th Birthday. Entries may be made online at www. Maryland375.com or in person at the Welcome Center in Charlotte Hall. The Celebrate 375 campaign runs throughout 2009 and features multiple components such as packages, discount offers and activities and events. For more information about the St. Mary’s County’s Celebrate 375 campaign, call the St. Mary’s County Division of Tourism at 301-475-4200, ext.1404 or visit www. Maryland375.com.

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Thursday, June 25, 2009

NAVAIR Awards Contract To Augusta Systems

The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command has awarded a $1.3 million contract to Augusta Systems to test and enhance a distributed, intelligent network capable of managing single and multiple “swarms” of unmanned air, ground and sea vehicles, unattended ground sensors, video cameras, and other devices. Based in Morgantown, W. Va., Augusta provides technologies that power the intelligent convergence of devices, systems and networks. Powered by Augusta Systems EdgeFrontier products, the intelligent network enables the vehicles and devices to act on their own, in an autonomous manner, based upon data sent from their own swarm or other swarms. “Augusta Systems EdgeFrontier powers the intelligent convergence of data from diverse sources, providing a platform for the Navy’s intelligent, swarming network,” said Patrick Esposito, president and chief operating officer of Augusta Systems, in a press release. “This network can help the Navy to achieve important technology objectives, including system interoperability, network-centric operations and the enhancement of its unmanned vehicle capabilities.”

EdgeFrontier products provide complete platforms for building and managing complex monitoring, control and automation solutions. EdgeFrontier supports integration and normalization of data, events and control functions from diverse devices, systems and networks, regardless of manufacturer or communications protocol. In addition, EdgeFrontier provides structures for event processing and configuration of event or policy-based actions through a policy engine. Through the effort, Augusta Systems will support robustness and scalability testing and development of functional enhancements for the intelligent network, enabled through the Augusta Systems platform technologies. The intelligent network demonstrates important capabilities, including: • Diverse vehicle, sensor and device data integration, correlation and processing; • Adaptive, cooperative behavior on-board the vehicles and at the point of the sensors and devices through third-party swarming software; • Relay of requested data to multiple users from multiple vehicles, sensors and devices; and, • Intelligent communication, independent of user operations.

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James Nelson Barnes, 83 James Nelson Barnes, 83 of Lexington Park, Maryland, died on June 20, 2009. James was born on November 15, 1925 in Scotland; Maryland to Irene Barnes and Colbert Barnes Sr. James grew up in Scotland, Maryland and attended Cardinal Gibbons Institute until 1940. He had a distinguished and enjoyable career with the United States Government where he worked as a carpenter from 1943-1981. James enjoyed carpentry, socializing, reminiscing about the past and had a strong liking for yellow cake with chocolate frosting. James is survived by is sons; David Barnes (Belinda), Raymond Barnes (Brenda) five grandchildren; Cindy, Dwight, Angela, Tony and Marsa, as well as two step-grandchildren; Harold & Jill, eight great-grandchildren; Arnisa, Trevon, Zykiah, Ramon and Antonio as well as three step great-grandchildren; Eugene, Harold and Kennadi, a very special nephew; Edwin Hewlett and a long time friend; Dorothy Gary as well as many other dear friends and family members. His loving wife of 19 years, Ellouise Margaret Barnes, mother, Irene Barnes and father, Colbert Barnes Sr., brothers Colbert, Elwood & John, and a sister Reva Gough preceded James in death. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 10:30 A.M at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, St. Inigoes, MD, with Father Scott Woods officiating. Pallbearers will be Dwight Barnes, Harold Seymore, Mervin White, Robert White, Johnny Barnes & Manuel Bryan. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD

Robert “Bobby” E.L. Forbes, Jr., 60 Robert “Bobby” E.L. Forbes, Jr., 60, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on June 21, 2009 at his residence. Family received friends on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 from 5 to 8pm in the Leonardtown Baptist Church, 23520 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, MD, where a Funeral Service was conducted on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 11am. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Robert Forbes Memorial Fund c/o Leonardtown Baptist Church, P.O. Box 450, Leonardtown, MD 20650 for Disaster Relief and World Hunger Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. com A full obituary will appear at a later date. Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD

Robert James Hamilton, Jr., 77

Robert James Hamilton, Jr., 77 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on June 17, 2009 at his residence. Born August 5, 1931 in Youngstown, OH, he was the son of the late Robert James and Anna May Ward Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton retired from the US Air Force after 22 years of service as a Master Sergeant. Mr. Hamilton is survived by his Godson Robert G. Muise of Leonardtown, MD. Family will receive friends for Robert’s Life Celebration on Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 12pm to 2pm in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD where a Memorial Service will be held at 1pm with Father Joseph Dobson officiating. Inurnment will take place September 3, 2009 at 11am in Arlington National Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

John “Johnny” Wayne Hill, 50 John “Johnny” Wayne Hill, 50, of Hollywood, MD died on June 17, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD from a massive heart attack. Born in Leonardtown, MD on December 8, 1958, he was the son of the late William Douglas Hill, Sr. and Anna Louise (Morgan) Hill. He was the loving husband of JoAnn (Carter) Hill whom he married on November 17, 1984 at Holy Face Church in Great Mills, MD. He was the father of John “Wesley” Hill and his fiancée, Christina Guy of Leonardtown, Kathryn Ann “Katie” Hill and significant other, Ryan Lemons, of Callaway, and Anna Elizabeth Hill of Hollywood. He was going to be a grandfather for the first time in December and was extremely excited about his “Peanut”. He is survived by his siblings, Billy Hill and wife Mona of Mechanicsville, Kitty Minor and her husband Don of Orange Park, Florida, David Hill and wife Betty of Maddox, Connie Letourneau and husband Frenchie of Mechanicsville, Ginger Quade and husband Rhodie (Phil) of Chaptico, and Ricky Hill and wife Sandy of Hollywood. His brother Joe Hill predeceased him in death. Johnny grew up in Maddox where his love of the outdoors began. His two loves were the woods and the river. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed his time in the woods with a video camera as much as a gun. He loved watching wildlife. After marrying, Johnny lived a short while in Calvert County but soon returned to St. Mary’s where he raised his family in Hollywood. While living in Calvert, Johnny attended Calvert County’s Adult Education Program and earned his GED. Over the years, Johnny worked for Clinton Fence Company, Bozick Distributors, the U.S. House of Representatives in the carpet shop, St. Mary’s Nursing Center, The Greenery, and was presently responsible for maintaining the

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grounds at Sotterley Plantation. Johnny’s wife and children were the loves of his life. If you talked to him any length of time, you were going to hear how proud he was of their accomplishments. He was indeed a people person. He never met a stranger and could talk for hours to any one, young or old, man or woman, rich or poor. He had the ability to smile, crack a joke, and immediately connect with people. He was a significant part of the Hollywood Burchmart “Coffee Club”. He was a regular. He also had a real love for music. He loved to pick on his guitar and sing karaoke at St. Mary’s landing with his brothers and sisters. He also had a real passion for gardening. He loved flowers and vegetable gardens. Some of his proudest moments in his life happened when former Greenery customers harassed him about leaving the Greenery; however, he was most proud of his efforts at Sotterley. He truly loved maintaining this beautiful and historic site. The family received friends for a visitation on Monday, June 22, 2009 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home in Leonardtown, MD, where prayers were said at 7:00 pm. A mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 10:00 am at St. John’s Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD. Pallbearers were Grant Wallace, Jeff Nichalson, Andy Bell, Davy Hill, Philip Quade, and Justin Hill. Honorary pallbearers were his other nephews Kevin Hill, Rodney Hill, Joey Letourneau, Adam Quade, Willie Quade, Clayton Quade, Drew Hill, Corey Letourneau, Don Minor II, Tony Minor and Johnny’s best buddy, Greg Smith. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hollywood Rescue Squad. For arrangement details please visit our website at www.mgfh.com. A full obituary will appear at a later date. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.

William John Kayes, 68 The Lord took Bill Kayes peacefully on May 27, 2009 in Leesburg, FL, as a result of complications due to pulmonary fibrosis. Born in Ottawa, Canada on June 6, 1940; he was the first born son of the late Helena Elizabeth Jankowski and William Joseph Kayes, Sr. Bill was a man of character whose personality was hard to forget. He touched many lives in his 68 years here with us. As a child he enjoyed summers with his grandparents, brothers, and cousins in Canada. There his roots in the Catholic Church began as he would attend masses spoken in Latin. He felt his calling was to serve in the US Navy. While stationed in Washington, DC he met the love of his life, Marge Hayden. They soon married in June of 1962. His service in the Navy continued for many years, all while bringing three small boys into the world and sometimes moving the family with him. He served as support services during Vietnam and then continued as an aerial photographer until his retirement into a civilian position with the US Department of Commerce and NOAA as an employee in the photo and computer labs committing over

30 years to the United States in the Federal Buildings located in Suitland, MD. He moved to St. Mary’s County, MD in 1966 where he bought his first home in Scotland, MD and brought two more children into the world; one more boy and finally his girl. He spent many hours with the local children as a Cub Scout leader and volunteered at the haunted house in the Ridge Elementary School during the 70s. He always loved the charm of this area and moved two more times inside of St. Mary’s, once to Dameron and then finally to the Sandgates area in Mechanicsville. Through the years he attended St. Michaels, in Ridge, MD; St. Cecilia’s in St. Mary’s City, MD; and St. Joseph’s in Morganza, MD. His passions were his wife, his family, and his grandchildren. He loved gardening and reading - to himself, to the children, to anyone who would humor him. He was the master of all he read, and that gave him the authority to complete any task. When he wasn’t with his family he volunteered as a Knight of Columbus for the Immaculate Conception Chapter in Mechanicsville, MD. There he held the prestigious title of Grand Knight. When he finally retired in 2006 he moved to Leesburg, FL with his wife and continued his association with the Knights at the Chapter in Tavares, FL where he held the title of Deputy Grand Knight. He loved God, the Catholic Church and his family, especially the children! He has left a legacy to be carried on by his wife of 47 years, Marjorie; his five children, William Joseph “Billy” (Lorrain), Kenneth Richard (Tracy), Christopher Charles, Matthew Timothy (Renee), and Helena Elizabeth Fondeur (Berto); 16 grandchildren Kelly, Kevin, Kristen, Lilli, Jerry, DJ, Ashley, Christopher Michael, Jessica, Autumn (Brian), Ian, Robert, Alex, Trea, Jeana, and Ana Maria; and finally two greatgrandchildren, Daniel and Gracie. He is also carried on in memories by two brothers, Michael Kayes and Stanley Kayes, and a whole host of relatives from the Kayes, Hayden, Toder, Flaherty and Jankowski Families.

James Maurice Lumpkins, 85 James Maurice Lumpkins, 85, of Leonardtown, MD died at his home on Sunday, June 14, 2009. Born January 9, 1924 on St. George Island, MD he was the son of the late Hamilton Maurice Lumpkins and Mabel Potter Lumpkins. He is survived by his wife Mary Magdalene Henderson Lumpkins whom he married December 14, 1951 in the St. George United Methodist Church, a daughter; Linda Lumpkins Ebbets of Harrisburg, PA, two sons; James Dennis Lumpkins of Piney Point, MD and Robert Maurice Lumpkins of St. George Island, MD, one sister; Hilda Olson of Piney Point, MD, one brother; Ray Lumpkins of Shrewsbury, PA. He is also survived by six grandchildren; Ryan

Lumpkins, Lance Lumpkins, Steven Lumpkins, Maddie Lumpkins, Christopher Ebbets and Liza Ebbets. The family received friends for Mr. Lumpkins’ Life Celebration on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the St. George Island United Methodist Church with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Keith Schukraft officiating. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Billy Gerald Milford, 76 Billy Gerald Milford, 76, of Avenue, MD died June 20, 2009 at his residence. Born August 5, 1932 in Lake City, FL, he was the son of the late James Harold Milford and Anna (Witt) Milford. Mr. Milford is survived by his children; Diana L. Schroeder of Mechanicsville, MD, William S. Milford and Cheryl A. Milford both of Germantown, MD, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, and sisters; Mary Ann Rutledge of Tallahassee, FL and Helen E. Adams of Raleigh, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Hope (Vallandingham) Milford and brother, Jimmy Milford. Family will receive friends for Mr. Milford’s Life Celebration on Thursday, June 25, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted by Reverend William H. Gurnee on Friday, June 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Vallandingham Family Cemetery, Clements, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Elizabeth “Beth” (Alsip) Park, 68 Elizabeth “Beth” (Alsip) Park, 68, of Bethel Park, PA passed on Thursday, May 21, 2009. She was the Beloved mother of Janet (Jim) Saltzman, Jeanne (Dan) Taufer, Judy (Lee) Olguin, and Jill (Michael) Klein. Beth is the loving sister of Mary Rita White of Leonardtown, MD, Agnes Ruth Gilroy of Palo Alto, CA and John R. Garner of Drayden, MD. Beth is also survived by her Grandchildren Brittany, Pat, Brian, Dayna, James, Ben, Kira, Jordan, Aaron, Justin, and Carrie. She was a St. Mary’s Academy graduate in 1958. She also graduated from Spald-

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Continued ing College located in Louisville, KY, in 1962. Visitation was held on Sunday, May 31, 2009 from 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Freyvogel-Slater Funeral Directors, 112 Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, May 2, 2009, at 10:30 AM at St. Thomas More Church. Interment was conducted at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Clarence “Buzzy” Ridgell, 84 Clarence “Buzzy” Ridgell, 84 of Scotland, MD died June 11, 2009 in the Civista Medical Center, La Plata, MD. He was born in Scotland, MD on October 11, 1924. He was the twelfth of fourteen children of the late Clarence and Hattie Ridgell. He is survived by one sibling; Sister Lorraine of Sister’s of Blessed Sacrament, his wife; Jean Raley Ridgell, children; J. Scott Ridgell, Steven Ridgell, Donna Taylor and Lila Hofmeister, sister-in-law Grace Ridgell 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. In 1943, he graduated from St. Michael’s High School and enlisted in the Army Air Corps Aviation Program. He graduated from Texas A&M College, Cadet Program and was sent to air gunnery school in Harlingen Air Force Base, TX.

Upon completion of gunnery school he went to the Cadet Training Corps in San Antonio, TX. He was sent to San Angelo AFB for bombardier training. In November 1944, he graduated and received his wings and commission. After the war was over, he was assigned to the recon squadron in Yokota, Japan; he was the assigned to a rescue squadron in Kadena, Okinawa. In the fall of 1949 he returned to Randolph AFB in San Antonio, TX to begin pilot training, in April of 1950 he married Jean Raley in the Randolph Chapel. He completed pilot training at Enid AFB, Oklahoma. He was assigned to Roswell AFB, New Mexico to join a B-50 Crew in the Strategic Air Command-SAC. In September 1953 the family returned to St. Mary’s and bought the store from James Harry Raley, his father-in-law. He enjoyed store business and politics; in 1962 he was elected to the Board of County Commissioners. He has been a member of the American Legion Post 255 in Ridge for fifty years. Family received friends in the St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 16555 Three Notch Road, Ridge, MD 20680 on Sunday, June 14, 2009 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. with prayers recited at 4:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Monday, June 15, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the Church. Interment followed in St. Michael’s Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Todd Taylor, Brady Ridgell, Shea Ridgell, Steven Taylor, Michael Hofmeister and J.C. Hofmeister. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dick Carroll, Steve “Polock” Soroka, Chief Larry Eberhard and Joseph White. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the MSGR. John B. Peacock Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 429, Ridge, MD 20680 Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Jane “Agnes” Russell, 93 Jane “Agnes” Russell, 93, of Avenue, MD died on June 18, 2009 in St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Born August 27, 1915 in Avenue, MD, she was the daughter of the late Phillip Dominick and Lillian Frances Farrell Gatton. She is survived by her daughter Marie G. Thompson of Colton Point, MD and her son Frederick A. Goode of Avenue, MD as well as five grandchildren; Anita Hopf, Brenda Hecker, Margie Russell, Carolyn Martin and Marita Thompson and eleven great-grand-

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Mary Elouise Snavely, 63 Mary Elouise Snavely, 63, of Hollywood, MD, passed away Monday, June 15, 2009, at her residence. Born at home on November 30, 1945, in Hollywood, MD, she was the daughter of the late Richard Levi Dean and Mary Doreatha (Dolly) Newton Dean. Mary is survived by her husband of 46 years, Jeffery J. Snavely of Hollywood, son Jeffery K. Snavely and his wife Barbara of Hollywood, son Michael T. Snavely and his wife Josephine of Hollywood, sister Susan Nevala and her husband Richard of Hollywood, sister Lynn Lumpkins and her husband Earl of Leonardtown, three grandchildren Candace, John, and Richard, and three great-grandchildren Emma, Nickolas, and Kaydence. In addition to her parents, Mary is predeceased by her brother Francis L. (Teddy) Dean, and sister Doris M. Dean Knight. Mary worked for the St. Mary’s County Health Department, Environmental Health Division where she retired in July 2008 after 23 years of dedicated service. She enjoyed all the people she met and worked with, especially, Pat, Linda, and Nancy. On November 14, 2004, Mary and Jeff opened the doors of Amish Heirloom Furniture, where she served as CEO. She enjoyed the business and all the friends she made throughout the years. Mary was a loving wife, caring mother, doting grandmother, Aunt Mary Dearest, and a warm friend to many. She loved touring with Jeff on the motorcycle, traveling in the RV, Bowling, and trips to Ohio, but most of all her family. Although her life was short it was full and happy.

Mary battled cancer for several years. Through it all she always had a positive attitude, and always fought hard. Mary would always encourage women to get regular checkups, and was never short with an encouraging word to a fellow survivor or patient. She was an inspiration to us all. Mary was loved and will be missed by many, but the many were lucky to have her touch their lives. She always had a kind word. She always had an honest word. She was always Mary. Family received friends for a Hawaiian themed visitation on Friday, June 19, 2009 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. Family encouraged participation by inviting visitors to dress in Hawaiian attire if they so choose. The rosary was recited by the Knights of Columbus at 6:45 p.m., prayers were recited at 7:00 p.m. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Inurnment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers were Jeffery Snavely, Terry Snavely, John Michael Snavely, Jerry Snavely, John Kuchta, and Tim Brosnihan. Honorary Pallbearers were Candace Snavely, Alex Brown, Laura Kuchta, Alex Kuchta, Cory Kuchta, Jake Kuchta, Andrew Sabol, Danny Julian, Al Hayes, Andy Serrell, Roy Veach, Richard Nevala, Rebekah Nevala, Rachel Nevala, Emily Nevala, Earl Lumpkins, Jason Lumpkins, Traci Lumpkins and Donald Wathen. Reception was immediately after inurnment at St. John’s Church Social Hall, Hollywood, MD. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, Hollywood, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD

Mary E. Somerville, 92 Mary E. Somerville, 92 of Hollywood, MD, passed away on June 22, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Family will receive friends for Mary’s Life Celebration on Thursday, June 25, 2009 from 5 to 8pm in St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD, where prayers will be recited at 7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 26, 2009 at 10am with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A full obituary will appear at a later date. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. com Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD

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Documentary Reveals Hidden Local History By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer

mous Brown vs. the Board of Education ruling in 1954, another ruling in 1955, Brown II, demanded schools desegregate “with all deliberate speed.” According to former students who were

tween the ruling and its implementation. It took the parents of Joan and Conrad Groves suing the St. Mary’s County Board of Education to get the ball rolling. Joan Groves Briscoe, the first African-

St. Mary’s College professor Meredith Taylor admitted she had been very busy in the days leading up to the premier of her documentary, “With All Deliberate Speed: One High School’s Story,” as she welcomed guests to the auditorium at Great Mills High School on June 18. Taylor, who had been working on the board of directors of the Unified Committee for AfroAmerican Contributions since 1996, said she had begun collecting oral histories and was coeditor of “In Relentless Pursuit of an Education: Stories from a Century of Segregation,” a book on segregated schools in St. Mary’s County. The documentary grew out of Taylor’s sabbatical project in 2003-2004, after which she fashioned a film based on 18 oral histories drawn from more than 30 interviews with former teachers, administrators and students who were there as desegregation was implemented in the county. One surprise for Taylor was how the story of the desegregation of Great Mills High School was a “quiet story, because it was not characterized by the kind of violent conflict that occurred in many other instances. However, there was a low-level of violence, not necessarily physical, Photo by Andrea Shiell but certainly there were injuries to the spirit,” From left to right: Joan Groves Briscoe, Jane Sypher and Beverly Watts Dyson. she explained. Indeed, interviews with former students revealed that there were clashes between white and American student to attend Great Mills High School in 1958, offered her own comments after the screening, explaining with other members of the panel how the period had changed her life, and how it had brought others back into her life. “I had one of my schoolmates from 1958 call me, and she told me that she wanted to be here this evening but she couldn’t. But she said the main reason that she called me was to apologize, because it wasn’t until a few days ago that she had a chance to understand the opportunity that she had to show me that she cared about me, that she was happy I was here at Great Mills, and that she wanted to be a part of this activity,” said Briscoe. “That said something to me, because after 50 years, this person came to understand what she could have done, what she could have said, what she didn’t do and how sorry she was.” All county schools and libraries will be Photo submitted by Meredith Taylor receiving copies of the movie, which includes black students, and they did hear nasty whispers there for the slow desegregation process in St. interviews with students and teachers who were Mary’s, the state of the school system may not at Great Mills from the late 1950s to the late behind their backs as they walked the halls. Before desegregation there were two pub- have been as grim as the dilapidated school 1970s, as well as students who helped with the lic high schools in St. Mary’s County: George houses and violent attitudes that peppered the interviews. In the meantime Taylor said that she Washington Carver for African Americans and Southern states when the ruling was passed, but was happy to have brought a little hidden history Great Mills for white students. After the fa- since Southern sentiments still ran deep in the back to the community. county, there was a great deal of lag time be-

Legislative Audit Spurs Some Changes By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer On Wednesday the Board of Education was expected to hear a presentation from Brad Clements, chief operating officer for the Division of Supporting Services, on changes the school system is making to comply with recommendations made by the state Department of Legislative Services, which recently conducted an audit of the financial practices of the public school system. The meeting was held in the evening after The County Times went to press; however, the text of Clements’ presentation is posted on the school Web site as part of the meeting agenda. Auditors recommended that the school system add security measures to safeguard its ap-

plications and data systems, to which Clements responded that the school system has already changed configuration settings to control access to the system’s network, setting passwords for high-privilege users for only 45 days. A study group has also been formed to review and develop procedures to protect information communicated from the human resources department. Auditors also recommended changes to allow more comprehensive and efficient bus routing procedures. The school system responded that it is updating its software, which will be utilized for both redistricting and bus routing. The school system is also considering hiring a consultant to establish a matrix comparing the student transportation system in St. Mary’s with its neighboring counties, as per the

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audit committee’s recommendation that tit start reviewing their services to determine whether they are cost efficient. Auditors called into question the feasibility of using outside vendors for the school system’s transportation services, to which the school system replied that they would study the issue once a matrix had been established. The 72-page audit focusing on the period from July 1 through June 30, 2008, was done by the Office of Legislative Audits in conjunction with the Department of Legislative Services and the Maryland General Assembly, and covered topics ranging from financial management, food services, procurement practices and school board oversight.

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Patuxent Partnership Continues STEM Support

The Patuxent Partnership, which has provided $15,000 for the last two years to the St. Mary’s County Public Schools STEM program to support their Summer Space Camp, was recognized at the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday for another year of support to the program. The Space Camp program is open to students in grades 4-6 and 7-9, allowing a weeklong experience for each set of learners in STEM activities such as rocketry and robotics. The partnership also supports the robotics program and team at the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center.

Board Recognizes Leadership Academy

The superintendent’s Leadership Development Academy, a year-long professional development activity in which students develop skills for instructional leadership, recognized its latest batch of participants at the Board of Education meeting on June 24. Each participant engages in this year longstudy, beginning with a week of intensive work in the summer, and continuing with monthly sessions focused on expectations for leadership. Participants complete a leadership project at their school site in which they take on a leadership role with a school-wide activity that could have implications beyond their own school. The Board recognized the following individuals who completed the Superintendent’s Leadership Development Academy for 20082009: Marla Lynn Bell (Leonardtown High), Deborah Boehm (Park Hall), Chris Carden (Great Mills High), Joseph DeStefanis (Margaret Brent), Laurel Dietz (Benjamin Banneker), Kimberly Edwards (Lettie Marshall Dent), Alison Forgue (Oakville), Christen Ganley (Mechanicsville Elementary), Stephanie Haines (Ridge Elementary), Whitney Hall (Leonardtown Elementary), Heather Husk (Leonardtown Middle), AnnMarie Karnbach (Chopticon), Delphine Lincoln (Greenview Knolls), Nicole Lloyd (Oakville), Adrianne Mathis (Chesapeake Public Charter School), Rebecca Mayor (Benjamin Banneker), Likie Milton (Spring Ridge), Patricia Parsons (Benjamin Banneker), Chrissy Lunn Rackey (Lettie Marshall Dent), Cheryl Raley (Piney Point), Amanda Taylor (Leonardtown High), Tammy Tucker (Lexington Park Elementary) and Mary Wilkinson (Spring Ridge).

Board Approves Design for Leonardtown Middle Renovation

The Board of Education was expected to vote June 24 to approve the design development documents for the limited renovation of Leonardtown Middle School. Wheeler Goodman Masek submitted its designs for review by the board, which it developed from the schematic design previously approved by the board. A cost estimate totaling $13,251,068 has been prepared based on the design development documents, which can be viewed on the public school system’s Web site. Following the Design Development, staff will begin work on the Construction Document phase of the project, which will be presented to the Board in December 2009. The design is approximately one month ahead of schedule.

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Woman Charged With Child Abuse, Assaulting Police

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

St. Mary’s County deputies have charged a Lexington Park woman with abusing two children under her care, aged 4 and 15 years old. According to charging documents filed against Kristen M. Zook, 39, the defendant also assaulted a deputy as they were transporting her to the sheriff’s office June 18. Charging documents state that deputies arrived at Zook’s home and spoke to the 15-year-old who alleged that Zook had pushed her 4-year-old son down across the floor. The older juvenile also alleged that Zook had thrown a glass at him that struck him in the hand.

Deputies found the broken glass in the home, charging documents stated, and identified some swelling on the 15-year-old’s hand. Deputies found Zook in what they claim was an intoxicated state, either from medication or alcohol, with slurred speech and bloodshot eyes, charging documents state. Fearing for the safety of the children, Deputy John Kirkner wrote in court papers, he placed Zook under arrest. As both he and Deputy Michael Campbell were leading her from the residence, court papers alleged, Zook tried to break away from them and kicked Campbell in the arm. Zook has been charged with two counts of second-degree child abuse, three counts of second-degree assault and resisting arrest.

Man Held In Beating Of Pregnant Woman

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

A Leonardtown man is currently incarcerated at the county detention center on a no-bond status for allegedly beating a pregnant woman over the weekend. John Andrew Wilson, 33, has been charged with both first- and seconddegree assault in the alleged attack on Darneka Chanel Bush of Lusby. According to charging documents filed against Wilson by Dep. Michael R. Worrey, the victim was found laying down on the asphalt in the 21000 block of Great Mills Road June 20 at about 10:35 p.m. bleeding and crying. Police found Wilson standing over Bush and when asked what happened, he replied “I don’t know, she is drunk and fell down. She needs CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation),” according to charg-

ing documents. Police asked Bush what had happened and she said that someone had just thrown her to the ground and beaten and kicked her in the ribs, charging documents revealed. According to charging documents, Bush was bleeding from her left ear, both knees and had red marks on her neck and ribs. Worrey reported in court papers that she appeared to fear for her life, and the victim later told Dep. Michael Boyer that Wilson was the one who had beaten her. Bush is four months pregnant, court papers stated. Bush told police later, after the suspect had been taken away, that she was afraid Wilson would kill her if she told police what had actually happened to her. If convicted of first-degree assault, Wilson could face up to 25 years in jail.

Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Attempted Molestation Of 7-Year-Old By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Circuit Court Judge C. Clarke Raley sentenced Richard Allen Richardson, 23, to 20 years of incarceration for attempting to commit a second-degree sex offense against a 7-year- old developmentally disabled child he had close contact with nearly three years ago. A jury found Richardson, of Great Mills, guilty of the attempted sex offense as well as a third-degree sex offense. He received 10 years in prison for the third-degree sex offense to be served concurrently with the sentence for the second-degree offense, according to on-line court documents. Richardson was helping a family member with household chores Sept. 23 of 2006 when he was asked to help change the diaper of the 7-year-old boy, according to testimony during the trial last November. On the stand Richardson testified that he took the boy into a bedroom in the family’s home and closed the door to start changing the diaper. Sometime after the two entered the

room the boy’s mother entered and began to become suspicious, according to court testimony, and saved a diaper that later was found through DNA testing to have physical evidence of the attempted sexual assault from both victim and defendant. Testing also found physical evidence from the victim on Richardson’s underwear. Richardson denied any inappropriate or sexual contact with the young boy while he testified on the stand. But, shortly after the events of Sept. 23, 2006, Richardson spent four days at St. Mary’s Hospital after taking, by his own account, two boxes of sleeping pills. A statement taken from Richardson’s father showed that Richardson had admitted to him that he had committed a lesser sexual offense against the young boy, court testimony showed. The state had argued that Richardson had actually confessed to the crime to a St. Mary’s County criminal investigator during an interview after his release from the hospital but Richardson said during his trial that he could not remember making that admission to his father.

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Corrections Officer Suspended, Charged With Having Sex With Inmate The St. Mary’s County Office of Professional Responsibilities in cooperation with the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations conducted a joint investigation into allegation of sexual contact between a St. Mary’s County Corrections employee and an inmate. On June 18, 2009, the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations charged Deborah Anne Bartholow, 44, of Mechanicsville, on a District Court criminal summons with sexual contact between a corrections officer and a confined inmate. The maximum sentence for a person convicted of this offense is imprisonment not to exceed three years and a fine not to exceed $3,000 or both. Bartholow has been a correctional officer for four years with the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. Bartholow has been suspended from her duties without pay pending the completion of this matter. Both investigations are still ongoing.

Man Accused Of Assaulting Juvenile

On June 21, 2009, deputies responded to Hermanville Road in Lexington Park, Maryland for a report of a fight in progress. The 13-year-old female victim reported Wesley Aaron Scriber, 45 of Callaway, Maryland grabbed her by the throat, picked her off the floor and slammed her into a wall because Scriber believed she pushed her younger sibling. The victim suffered injuries to her throat, face and elbow. When another adult, in the residence, attempted to intervene and stop the assault Scriber pulled the victim’s hair and pushed the victim. Scriber fled the residence prior to the Deputies arrival but was located a short time later, arrested and charged with child abuse and second-degree assault.

Detectives Make Arrests For Cocaine, Marijuana Possession

Vice/Narcotics detectives received information about alleged drug activity at two related residences, one in Hollywood and the other in Lexington Park. As the investigation continued, search and seizure warrants were obtained for both homes. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Team assisted in the execution of the warrants. Suspects Christopher John Anthony, 23, of Hollywood, and Amber Renee Kellis, 24, of Lexington Park, were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana. Additional charges are pending.

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Challenges Abound For Mechanicsville Rescue Squad After 50 Years Of Service

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Half a century ago when the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad first started operating, responding to medical emergencies – even over a 100-square mile territory – was not a problem. Now in 2009, volunteers have the same area to cover with about the same number of responders, but with a lot more calls for service, says one of squad’s most senior members. Dr. John Roache, whose practice sits close to the rescue squad on Route 235, said that in 1959 the squad only had to deal with about 64 calls. Now the call volume is more like 2,100 a year, according to the most recent figures, making the Mechanicsville volunteers the busiest rescue squad second only to the Lexington Park volunteers. “There’s the essence of the problem,” John Roache said of the numbers game the squad must keep up with. Since the county has become a more transient, fast-growing community where people struggle to get by, there has been less and less emphasis on joining volunteer organizations to help the community, he said. “People had a sense of community service,” John Roache said. “You don’t have that anymore. “We’ve not necessarily changed for the better… they’ve become dependent on the system.” The problems are felt not only by Mechanicsville rescue volunteers but also by other squads in the county. To combat this the county government has recently approved a contract to bring on a private paramedic unit, Patriot Ambulance Service, also in Mechanicsville, to help take non-emergenc y calls that ambulances are often called out to.

Mechanicsville rescue chief Marie Kurtz said that the time for a two-tier system of both paid and volunteer emergency medical personnel is somewhere in the offing. “Do I see paid [services] coming?,” she said. “Yes, but it’ll be a long time, because there are a lot of volunteers who don’t want volunteers to go away.” Kurtz said in the meantime that the

paramedic vehicles and personnel, for advanced life support, would likely be stationed at the Mechanicsville squad facility to augment its capabilities. “That’s the talk right now,” said Kurtz, an eight-year member who works on the F-18 project at the Naval Air Station full time. She said while many are attracted to volunteering for emergency medical

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services, few actually stay on. “People get burned out,” Kurtz said. “But there’s nothing you can do about it. “We need everyone right now, but we need drivers more than anything.” At the Mechanicsville station, a whole day can go by without a call but when they come they come in heavy, she said. “You get one call and you get two or three calls right in a row,” Kurtz said. She said that they can only go about six days before “scratching” — meaning they can’t respond — on call for service for lack of either a driver or emergency medical technician on duty. Faith Roach, wife of Dr. Roach, has been a volunteer with the squad for nearly three decades, and has seen much change as well. “When I started, we never missed a call,” she said. “But we only got 300 calls a year.” She said that recruiting members, especially younger ones, was often easy. Keeping them is hard. “If you retain two out of six you’re lucky,” Faith Roache said. “But those two are usually very dedicated.” It’s those dedicated few that stay on that give them hope, both Roache and Kurtz said, so there was plenty of hope for Mechanicsville rescue to keep doing its work well into the future. Once those who stay on and complete the free training start helping people, and maybe even save a life, Kurtz said, they will likely never want to give it up, even if they had an opportunity to get paid for it. “There is an addiction,” the Mechanicsville chief said. “What would I do with my spare time? “When you actually go home and sleep in your bed you sleep really well.” They also have plenty of fun at the Mechanicsville squad, Faith Roache, said and there are always ways to blow off steam from a stressful string of running calls. On August 1 they will hold a joint parade in Golden Beach with the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and in September they’re bringing in a specially trained group of donkeys from Ohio to ride during a baseball game. And there’s the occasional visit from the firefighters who cut up a car on their front lawn for a demonstration along with squad barbecues. “We’re nuts,” Faith Roach said laughingly.

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Every community needs a local hardware store, a place where people can purchase that new lawn mower or pick up a handful of nails to finish that weekend project. Ridge Hardware, located at 13210 Point Lookout Road in Ridge, fulfills this need by offering quality products and services to the residents of southern St. Mary’s County. Planning a Fourth of July party with friends and family? Stop by and check out the selection of grills and grilling accessories. Grab a bag of charcoal while you are there. Tackle that landscaping project you have been putting off. Pick up that new edger or electric hedge trimmer. Replace your old, worn-out lawn mower with a new model. Purchase an oscillating sprinkler, weed and grass killer or a bag of premium fertilizer plus insect control to improve the quality of your lawn. Ridge Hardware offers a wide selection of products to choose from. The staff is helpful , knowledgeable and available to assist you in picking up just the right items for your

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First Friday in Leonardtown is here! Next big event is July 3rd starting at 5:00 pm. Visit uptown and downtown to rediscover the many treasures of Historic/New Leonardtown!

KAYAK GIVEAWAY!!!! - Enter to win a beautiful Hobie Kayak donated by Leonardtown Business Assocition, St. Mary’s County Tourism, and BluHaven Piers Visit participating First Friday businesses on July 3rd and August 7th from 5-8 p.m. to register to win! (See o ﬁcial rules at each business) *one entry per person per business (see photo to the right) Below is a list of Participating Businesses that are offering July First Friday Evening Specials (click on name to be taken to each website)~

-> NORTH END GALLERY - 41652 FENWICK STREET: CELEBRATING SUMMER – COME AND JOIN THE NORTH END GALLERY ARTISTS AS THEY CELEBRATE SUMMER WITH A SHOW TITLED “WATERWAYS , LIGHT AND LAND." THIS SHOW WILL OPEN ON JUNE 30 , 2009 AND WILL FINISH ON AUGUST 30 , 2009. WE WELCOME ALL

OUR FRIENDS TO COME IN AND ENJOY THE BEAUTY OUR AREA ARTISTS HAVE PUT TOGETHER …LOOK FOR A SPECIAL PIECE FOR YOURSELF OR AS A GIFT FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL …. OR JUST SIMPLY COME IN AND VISIT . YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME . DURING THIS TIME PERIOD WE WILL BE HOSTING AN OPENING SHOW AND FIRST FRIDAY CELEBRATION ON JULY 3, 2009 DURING THE HOURS OF 5 UNTIL 8 P.M. -> HERON'S WAY GALLERY -22760 WASHINGTON STREET: ART SHOW AND RECEPTION: CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY! THE GALLERY IS OFFERING 10% OFF EVERYTHING IN THE GALLERY ON JULY 3RD AS A THANK YOU TO OUR CUSTOMERS. MANY ARTISTS ARE ALSO OFFERING ADDITIONAL "THANK YOU" DISCOUNTS AS WELL. AS ALWAYS, GREAT ART, FOOD AND CONVERSATION ARE HERE TO BE SHARED! CALL (301) 475-0088 OR CLICK ON LINK IN NAME ABOVE.

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->THE WINE BAR & CAFE- 22697 WASHINGTON ST: WE WILL BE SERVING OUR SPECIAL HOMEMADE SANGRIAS! BE SURE TO STOP IN AND ENJOY SOME LIVE VIOLIN MUSIC ON OUR PORCH WITH YOUR SANGRIA ALONG WITH COMPLIMENTARY LIGHT APPETIZERS. OUR NEXT WINE TASTING WILL BE JULY 15TH OFFERING OLD WORLD WINES NOW ON DISPLAY AT THE WINE BAR, SIGN UP TODAY! -> THE BREWING GROUNDS- 41658 FENWICK ST: COME CHECK OUR IN-STORE SPECIALS! -> THE GOOD EARTH NATURAL FOODS COMPANY- 41765 PARK AVE: FEATURING HEALTHY TAPAS! COME SAMPLE LAURA AND LARRY’S CULINARY WIZARDRY FROM 4 PM UNTIL 7 PM. -> ON A ROLL- (LOCATED ON THE BANK OF AMERICA

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A House is a Home

Feng Shui Elements Can Transform the Home Many people believe feng shui is simply another design style. Actually, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more complicated than that. Feng shui is actually an ancient Chinese art and science developed more than 3,000 years ago. The science encompasses a complex knowledge that illustrates how to balance the energies of any given space to assure the health and good fortune for people living in that space. In Chinese culture, gentle wind and clear waters have long been associated with good health and a good harvest. It should come as no surprise then that feng means â&#x20AC;&#x153;windâ&#x20AC;? and shui means â&#x20AC;&#x153;water.â&#x20AC;? The Chinese believe that the world is made up of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chiâ&#x20AC;? or energy. Depending upon how that energy flows, the outcome could be good or bad, particularly inside of a home. A feng shui expert will use a compass, also known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;lo-panâ&#x20AC;? and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ba-Gua,â&#x20AC;? to do an analysis of a home. The Ba-Gua is an octagonal grid containing the symbols of the I Ching, the ancient oracle on which feng shui is based. While feng shui in its entirety is complicated and best left to a professional, there are certain concepts the average homeowner can embrace and implement in the home. â&#x20AC;˘ Improve air quality and natural light. Open up the drapes and windows and let the sun and shine in, and the air to flow. Introduce plants that will help filter the air, and as a secondary route, use an air filter to remove impurities in

the air. While natural light is best, full-spectrum light bulbs can also enhance the light in a home. â&#x20AC;˘ Reduce clutter. Lightening up the house is key to good feng shui. Clutter can trap good energy. Get rid of everything you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t absolutely need. â&#x20AC;˘ Define your homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ba-Gua. Use the grid to pinpoint the specific eight areas of the home that will provide an energy map of the space. For example, the Southeast feng shui area of your home is connected to the flow of wealth and money energy in your life and is seen as lucky for 2009. The Ba-Gua will also tell you what colors and elements are essential to promoting good feng shui in those specific areas. â&#x20AC;˘ Learn about the five feng shui elements. Educating yourself about these elements can help you incorporate changes in the home. Each element is represented by specific colors, and using these colors is an easy way to bring about change in the home. WOOD: Green, brown FIRE: Red, strong yellow, orange, purple, pink EARTH: Light yellow, sandy/earthy colors, light brown METAL: White, gray WATER: Blue, black â&#x20AC;˘ Learn your feng shui birth element. This element pertains to the year you were born. Using this element in your home can be a good way to reinforce positive energy.

Feng shui can transform the energy of a home and make it a more inviting place to live.

â&#x20AC;˘ Examine door placement. Ideally, your front door and back door should not line up with each other. If they do, according to the principles of feng shui, the chi will slip right through the house without bringing benefits to you. If the doors do line up, you can help ease the problem by placing a large plant or other obstacle beside

one of the doors, with an angled throw rug to encourage a path in a sideways direction. â&#x20AC;˘ Create a joyous space. Decorating with more light, music, water, air, plants, mirrors, windchimes, bright colors, houseplants, and flowers can activate joy and happiness chi in the home.

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Thursday, June 25, 2009

A House is a Home

Top Interior Improvements to Get Your Home Sold

Real estate industry experts say there may be a light at the end of the tunnel with respect to home sales. Declines in home sales over the last year have led to a number of foreclosures and homes on the market. First-time buyers are finding they can finally get the house of their dreams -- for an affordable price. That means there are individuals out there looking for homes right now. As a homeowner, if you are thinking about putting your home on the market in the months to come, certain improvements can help it to stand out in a sea of competition. Some improvements will be necessary (to meet home inspection), while others can attract the eye of potential buyers. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a listing of the top improvements that also generate a good return on investment. â&#x20AC;˘ Paint: Your style may not be everyone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s style. Therefore, think light and bright for wall colors and other accents, such as bathroom tiles and kitchen flooring. Neutral colors are the key to attracting the most buyers. â&#x20AC;˘ De-clutter: Buyers are buying your home, not the personal belongings that may be in it. To help them envision their own furniture and accessories in the space, remove as many personal effects as possible. Also, thin out furniture if it is overwhelming in rooms. Now is a good time to invest in a storage unit to house the removed items until you move into your new home.

â&#x20AC;˘ Kitchens and Baths: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no secret that kitchens and baths often sell homes, and offer an 80 to 90 percent return on investment. An updated kitchen and bath with neutral colors, clean tiles and grout, new fixtures, and perhaps new countertops or vanity surfaces can go a long way toward getting a home sold. However, be sure not to over-improve these spaces, otherwise it could be wasted money. Visit comparable properties to ensure that the renovations you make are on par with the neighborhood. â&#x20AC;˘ Repairs: Make any repairs necessary to improve the aesthetic appeal of the home. For example, peeling paint or spots on a ceiling may be indicative of a water problem and could be a red flag to buyers. Be sure to replace any cracked tile, damaged floor surfaces, trim or molding, cracked or damaged stairs, rotted wood, or any other repair that is within the realm of your capabilities. Larger repairs that you may or may not be willing to embark upon can be remedied by pricing the home accordingly and stating that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the responsibility of the buyer. In addition to the modifications mentioned, here are some more improvements -- both inside and outside of the home --that can get your home sold faster: add a bathroom, install central, heating/cooling, add a deck, replace windows, add a room, finish a basement or garage space

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Thursday, June 25, 2009

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drowned.” Their bodies Columnist Linda Reno washed ashore near is a historian and genealogist Hooper’s straits on specializing in Southern the Eastern Shore Maryland history. Mrs. Reno is a several days latmember of the St. Mary’s County er where local Historical Society, St. Mary’s County citizens buried them. “…one of Genealogical Society, Charles County the buried bodies Genealogical Society, Maryland Historical above referred to Society and the Maryland Genealogical was that of a lady Society. She has authored many books about 25 years and articles on local history. We old, handsomely hope you will enjoy these articles dressed with gold and welcome your comments watch and chain and some $90 in money on and suggestions for her person. The other future subjects. lady was about 40 years old, plainly dressed, having on a By Linda Reno gold ring with a heart. She was also Contributing Writer slightly bald in front… Mr. Benjamin Foxwell, ex-sheriff of St. Mary’s In 1878, long before hurricanes County, who was at Crisfield, thinks were given names, one of these from the above facts that the elderly storms made its way up the east- lady was Mrs. Mary A. Bacon and ern seaboard and took direct aim at the other Mrs. Randolph Jones.” Southern Maryland. It would be reOne of the crewman said “15 corded as one of the worst hurricanes minutes after the ship sank, I saw ever. Mrs. Tarlton on a raft with her child On October 22, 1878 at 4 p.m. on her left arm; the child was partly the steamboat “Express” left Bal- in the water, and the lady was clingtimore and began making its way ing to the raft. I have no doubt that south on the Chesapeake Bay head- both drowned.” He was right. Her ed for landings in St. Mary’s County body washed ashore several days and then northward on the Potomac later. The baby’s body also came River to Washington, D.C. Besides ashore, fifteen miles away. freight, there was on board 31 crew Another crewman reported that and passengers with no idea what lay “Dr. Burch [Dennis Constantine ahead of them. Burch, of St. Mary’s County] held on All went well until about mid- to the raft as long as he could and night when the winds became alarm- three times was saved by others when ingly strong. By 2:00 a.m., they his hold was breaking, but at last he were howling and were of hurricane was swept away and lost.” He was strength. By 4:00 a.m., the ship’s en- one of the last to be found. His body gines were not operating, waves were was recovered on Holland’s Island washing over the upper deck, and the on November 15 where he had been ship was being tossed around as if it buried by the residents. Dr. Burch was a toy. Torrential rain fell so hard is buried at Sacred Heart Catholic it sometimes beat back the waves. Church in Bushwood. All passengers and crew were issued A ship called the “Shirley” had life preservers. “The lady passen- also been caught up in the storm and gers were calm and resigned. Not ran aground near where the Express one cry of terror was heard. The sank. About 11:45 a.m. the next day, ladies assisted each other to put on their crew spotted a man clinging to life preservers. Preparations [were] some wreckage, lowered a boat and silently made. An audibly uttered picked him up. Over the course of prayer here and there, a moan of that day they rescued another nine suppressed emotion was all the out- people at various locations within ward evidences given of the intense several miles of the wreck floating feelings which possessed the breasts on timbers and other debris. Among of all on board.” them was Willie Barker, 16 years Attempts at dropping anchor old, son of the Captain, and George in the hopes of riding out the storm Walker, a colored saloon hand who had failed and the ship had now been were found on a piece of the saloon pushed out into the middle of the deck. Willie credited Walker with Chesapeake Bay off Point No Point saving his life. Those rescued were (just north of Point Lookout). By described as “benumbed and wellnow the captain had no control over nigh exhausted.” the ship and she began to come apart. The following day Willie was “A huge wave tore up the saloon reunited with his father. “Willie deck as if it were paper, the next one Barker was lively as a cricket, and washing it overboard, with nearly all the meeting with his father yesterday hands that were on the vessel.” morning on Light Street wharf was A few moments later, the ship a scene to be remembered by those rolled over and sank bottom up. Pas- who witnessed it. Capt. Barker had sengers and crew, now in total black- given his son up as lost.” ness and in the midst of a violent Other families also gathered at hurricane, grabbed at any wreckage the Light Street wharf waiting for trying to hold on. The crew tried news. The clerk at the steamboat to get Mrs. Bacon and Mrs. Jones company pointed out “a little boy of into a yawl, “but no boat could live about 10 whose eyes were red with in such a sea, and both ladies were weeping…If only the news would

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Drawing of the “Express”.

come of the safety of that boy’s father it would bring happiness to a now darkened home.” Francis J. Stone, the purser on the “Express”, was from St. Mary’s County. After the crew had waited to ensure they had helped everyone they could, it was time to save themselves. Previously, Stone had stripped down to his underwear and put on an overcoat, for modesty’s sake, no doubt. “Stone had on his under-clothes only, having stripped for the struggle except that he was caught with his overcoat, the climax having come so quickly he didn’t have time to shed it.” He did survive and when rescued it was reported that “His face is bruised and he is lamed, and was hardly able to leave his stateroom on the Louise.” Stone died April 20, 1889 and at the time of his death was a clerk on the steamer “Wakefield.” He is buried at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bushwood.

Missing: Leonard T. Howard, first officer, 45 years old, of SMC, recently removed with his wife and family to Baltimore. Leonard Joseph Howard, born: June 23, 1833, son of Joseph A. Howard and Jane Maryman. Wife: Susan M. Milburn, dau. of John Lewis Milburn and Ann Elizabeth S. Thomas. 10 children, 5 of whom were living in 1878. Susan returned to SMC and died here in 1901. Dr. D. C. Burch, 45 years old, has a family. Merchant and postmaster at Milestown. Dennis Constantine Burch, b. 11/18/1842 at Bryantown, CC. Son of Robert Ludwell Burch of CC and wife, Sarah Ann Sophia. Married first, Adelaide Celestia “Addie” Burch and second, Elizabeth Turner. Physician; graduated from U of MD in 1865. Survived by wife and 2 children, one of whom was born after his death. Mary Ann Bacon was the widow of Dr. James E. Bacon. The family was from Baltimore but in 1865 they bought “Porto Bello” and moved to St. Mary’s County. Dr. Bacon died here in 1868. The family ran a store at Bacon’s Wharf. Mrs. Bacon had gone to Baltimore the week before

on the “Express” to visit her son James who was at school and to buy goods. Edward Bacon retrieved his mother’s body and she was buried at St. George’s Episcopal Church at Valley Lee. Mrs. Dr. Randolph Jones, SMC. Nee Matilda Gross of Philadelphia, PA; b. 1835; no children. They lived at “Cross Manor”, St. Inigoes. Mrs. J. P. Tarleton and child, SMC. She was on a visit to her brother-in-law, George R. Tarleton of Hill street, Baltimore. Mary Ellen Moore, b. 1844, dau. of John Thomas Moore and Mary E. Wheatley. Wife of James Pinkney Tarlton. The infant child was under the age of one and probably younger as they had a daughter named Elizabeth in 1877 and she was living in 1880. Survived by husband and 6 children. Chloe Dyson, colored, of SMC. 1870, 4th Dist., Milestown: Cloe Dyson, black female; Alfred Dyson, 9; Kingsley Dyson, 6; James C. Dyson, 4. 1880, Milestown: Ignatius Woodland, 54; Jane E. Woodland, 33; John F. Woodland, 16; Benjamin K. Dyson, 14, servant, works on farm. 1880, Milestown, Alfred Dyson, 17, servant, works on farm, h/o Taylor Johnson. James C. not found. 10/31/1878: Mr. Edward Bacon of SMC came as a passenger on the steamer Sue and he left at once on the steamer Collyer for Kedge’s straits to secure the body of his mother, Mrs. M. A. Bacon, reported to have been buried on one of the islands there. The brother of Mr. Howard, first officer, went down the bay last night on the steamer Kent to recover his body which is also said to have been buried on one of the islands. 11/4/1878: The body of Mr. L. J. Howard was yesterday brought to Baltimore on the steamer Maggie from Crisfield and was taken to his late home on Fremont street, preparatory to burial. After being washed ashore the body had been temporarily interred near where it was found. The body of Mrs. J. P. Tarleton and child have been recognized. Mrs. Tarleton’s body was found 15 miles distant from the place were the remains of her child came ashore. The body of Mrs. M. A. Bacon has been

recovered and taken to SMC for final burial. Captain J. H. Price of Holland’s Island found four bodies, one of them, from the description, Mrs. Dr. Randolph Jones, since disinterred and sent to Philadelphia. 11/2/1878, Baltimore Sun: Remains Recovered. The body of Mrs. Dr. Randolph Jones, one of the passengers lost with the steamer Express, has been disinterred from the island in Kidge’s straits, where it was buried after washing ashore, and was on Thursday taken to Philadelphia via Crisfield and the Delaware railroad. The brother and other relatives of the lady accompanied the body. Mrs. Jones had been on a visit to her friends in the north, where she had remained three months and was returning to her home in St. Mary’s County when she met her death. She had stopped for a brief time with distant relatives in Baltimore.

1878, The Great October Gale on the 23rd played havoc with the Chesapeake Bay region. Isolated hurricane-force gusts, especially on the bay. Considerable crop and structural damage. The steamer Express sank near Point Lookout. Loss of 16 lives in one of the bay’s deadliest disasters.

The steamboat Shirley was driven ashore at Barren Island. A schooner in Chesapeake Bay was reported to have drifted into the woods. The schooner John Russell was blown ashore at St. Jerome’s Bay, just north of the mouth of the Potomac, left high and dry in a corn field. Four or five other steamers along with many other schooners were driven ashore in that vicinity. 16 lost; 15 saved. Before war, she was in service on the Delaware River and elsewhere. During the war she was used as a transport on the James River and Chesapeake. Afterwards she was started on the Baltimore and Potomac River line and recently had been running in that line with the steamer “Sue.” She was 200’ long; 9 ½ ft. beam and 6’ draft of water, cylinder 30 tackes?, 19’ stroke. Recently purchased by Mr. Heabee Foster of Baltimore.

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By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer Patty Dorsch acknowledged that not much thought went into the last-minute decision to name her band UpStroke. The inspiration came in the recording studio, where she and the latest permutation of her band were suffering from a moment of “What’s our band name?” panic. That’s when she and her onstage partner, Chris Reichelt, decided on the name, because it sounded “happy and upbeat,” according to Chris. But still, the name fits. It may just be a simple musical term, meaning to strum the guitar in an upward motion. It’s elementary lingo, making for an admittedly upbeat title, but the very idea of the pleasant twang of treble followed by the humming resonance of the bass notes tells a more complex side to this band’s story. Since picking up the guitar at the age of 13 and teaching herself and her sister to play, Patty said she began performing at open mic nights in town in the late 1970s. Both Patty and Chris studied at St. Mary’s College before joining together to bring their own blend of folk, acoustic rock, blues and jazz to the stage. As their set list has grown to more than 500 songs, they have an eclectic pile of tunes to choose from. As for her own musical style, it may be best to describe Patty as a folksy, confident alto. She is a talented vocal mimic, able to pull off Joni Mitchell and Coldplay covers in the same set, though she herself admits that her song selections usually depend

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on which audience she is playing for. She recorded her first CD, “Perfectly Crazy,” at Sounds Impossible Studios in Lusby, which includes her cleverly selfdeprecating anthem, “Smibville,” which she says she wrote right before a performance at the county fairgrounds nearly 16 years ago. “I was in a little band, Don’t Quit Your Day Job … and we were at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds for the county fair, and they had this Jimmy Dean country sausage music contest. They had all these country bands, and we did southern rock so we didn’t have any country songs, so I Photo by Andrea Shiell said ‘Ok, I’ll write a country song about my life, and who I’m related to and what life is like around here,’” she said. “Now it didn’t get recorded or anything. We didn’t win the contest. Most people didn’t understand it – it was ahead of its time then,” she said, laughing as she added that it did become an Internet hit afterwards, and it has remained a crowd favorite ever since then. The hardest thing for Patty to get used to, as her set lists have expanded and her fan base has grown, has been her branching out into vocal jazz, a genre which she hails as both deeply personal and challenging. “It’s not like I’d never heard the stuff. I mean my mom and dad played it, and I heard it in movies and everything growing up, but jazz is so internal. It’s not like singing something you heard on the radio. You have to feel it, you have to say ‘This is what I’m trying to tell you’ because it is personal. So that’s probably the biggest challenge for me,” she said. Another challenge for Patty, she says, is recording albums. “It was excruciating,” she said, fanning herself as she discussed her first experience in the studio. “Every time I make one, and with ours this is the fourth one, it’s like giving birth. Literally you’re in there from nine months to a year, just trying to get it done,” she said. Despite the drama, Patty and Chris released a jazz centered album, “Cordially Yours,” nearly two years ago, and are continuing to play shows in the area until they’re ready to mix it up in the studio again. Their CDs are available at Fenwick Street Used Books and Music in Leonardtown. To find out more information on UpStroke and to view upcoming performances, go to http://patty. somdcomputerguy.com/.

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By Christie Lemire AP Movie Critic “ M o o n ” does something extraordinary: It seems familiar and derivative, yet upends your expectations about science fiction and surprises you over and over. Melancholy and mesmerizing, equal parts mystery and character drama, it keeps you guessing till the end. The intelligent, assured debut from director Duncan Jones – David Bowie’s son, though we won’t have to describe him in terms of his famous father for much longer – harkens to the fundamentals of the genre, in which people and provocative ideas mattered more than shiny gadgets and splashy effects. The fact that it’s anchored by a subtle yet powerful performance from Sam Rockwell in two separate roles – he’s practically the entire cast – is a prime example of this back-to-basics approach. Rockwell stars as Sam Bell, an astronaut in the near future living in a station on the far side of the moon. He’s about to wrap up his three-year contract mining helium, the Earth’s main energy source, and he’s eager to get home to his wife and little girl. One day, amid his daily routine, he starts seeing and hearing things and his health begins to deteriorate. The base’s computer, Gerty (voiced by Kevin Spacey), listens and tries to be sympathetic, tries to assuage him. But then another version of Sam arrives: younger, fitter, more organized and businesslike. The character itself provides much of the film’s allure (Nathan Parker wrote the script from Jones’ story idea): Is this a clone? Or is the second Sam a figment of his imagination, a product of his isolation? You can interpret it any number of ways; “Moon” obviously has some heady, philosophical ideas about identity and individual purpose on its mind. Rockwell pulls off the impressive balancing act of creating two distinct people, yet melding their shared traits as parts of a whole. You really feel for both of them and the confusing situation in which they’ve found themselves. And for a low-budget movie, the effects are seamless when the two Sams interact, such as a Ping-Pong game or a knock-down, drag-out fight. Jones has said character-driven science fiction movies like “Blade Runner” and “Alien” influenced him, but the long shadow of Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” is also unmistakable – in the themes of loneliness and fear, the clunky look of the space station, the lighting, and of course in the computer’s soothing, ubiquitous voice. But again, that’s a great example of how “Moon” doesn’t take you where you think you’re going to go. It’s easy to assume that Gerty isn’t to be trusted from the precedent of HAL 9000 and Spacey’s honeyed menace – “You don’t seem like yourself today. Sam, it might help you to talk about it” – despite the yellow smiley-face icon on the monitor that changes to a frown when he’s showing concern. Adding to the uneasy mood is the haunting score from Clint Mansell, longtime collaborator of Darren Aronofsky, which will stay with you afterward. It’s not surprising that, given his background, Jones would be drawn to transforming music. But you may want to stop yourself before thinking up any easy puns about Major Tom and ground control; despite his lineage, this is clearly an artist who’s ready to leave his own distinctive stamp on the culture. (A Sony Pictures Classics release, runs 97 minutes. Four stars out of four.)

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UpStroke Mixes it Up

Patty Dorsch and Chris Reichelt are UpStroke.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

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Thursday, June 25, 2009

Thursday, June 25 • Dance Camp (3-6 years old) House of Dance (Hollywood) – 9 a.m. • Bells & Whistles: Clay Mini-camp; Modern Art Madness; Freaky Fiber Fun Camp Annmarie Garden (Dowell) – 9 a.m. • Grow Oysters for Sanctuary (informational meeting) River Center (St. Mary’s College) – 5:30 p.m. • UpStroke Chef’s American Bistro (San Souci Plaza) – 6 p.m. • Community Awareness Lecture with John Barnes “Impact of President Barack Obama during his first 200 Days” Cole Cinema (St. Mary’s College) – 7 p.m. • Ladies Night Fat Boys Country Store (Leonardtown) – 7 p.m. • Open Mic Night St. James Pub (Rt. 235, south of base) – 8 p.m. • Karaoke Thursdays Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Park) – 9 p.m.

Friday, June 26 • Dance Camp (3-6 years old) House of Dance (Hollywood) – 9 a.m. • Bells & Whistles: Clay Mini-camp; Modern Art Madness; Freaky Fiber Fun Camp Annmarie Garden (Dowell) – 9 a.m. • HomeSpun CoffeeHouse Open Mic Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall (Chaptico) – 7 p.m.

The County Times • Karaoke w/ DJ Tommy T & DJ T Applebee’s (California) – 9 p.m. • DJ Red Dog Cryer’s Back Road Inn (Leonardtown) – 9 p.m. • Legend Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (Lusby) – 9 p.m. • Karaoke Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Park – 9 p.m. • Almost Kings Hulas Bungalow (California) – 9 p.m. • Karaoke 911 Bar (Mechanicsville) – 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 27 • Badass Boaters/Bikers BASH Solomons/Benedict/White Sands – 10 a.m. • Smiles For Life Poker Run Dr. Tim Modic of Mechanicsville presents the 1st Annual Southern Maryland Smiles for Life Poker Run - A benefit for Garth Brooks’ Teammates for Kids Foundation & the Greenwell Foundation in Hollywood, MD. (Rain Date: July 11, 2009) Registration begins at 10:00am at CJ’s 12020 Olivet Rd Lusby, MD 20657 in Lusby. $20 for bikes, trucks, cars $10 for additional riders Last rider out at noon Run: CJ’s, Traders, 911 Club, Toots, CJ’s Food starts at 4pm for participants -Beef and hog roast with sides ($10 for food if not in run) Music by DJ Katie | Raffles, Door prizes Fun for a great cause! Contact: Jean/Knobby 410-326-3570 Diane/ Joey 301-472-4651 Dr. Tim Modic: 301-884-2299

• NL Omaha H/L Tournament FOP-7 Lodge (Great Mills) – 7 p.m.

• Open House with Live Entertainment Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad – 1 p.m.

• River Concert Series – Uncommon Men St. Mary’s College – 7 p.m.

• Gracie’s Guys and Gals 21st Annual Dance Recital Chopticon High School – 1 p.m.

• UpStroke Jake and Al’s Chophouse (Lusby) – 8 p.m. • Francis Bridge Chef’s American Bistro (San Souci Plaza) – 8:30 p.m.

• Downtown Tunes Folk Salad Trio, Celtic Knot, California Ramblers Leonardtown Square – 6 p.m. • Dan’s 3 Man Band Toots Bar (Hollywood) – 8 p.m. • Big Dogs KARAOKE IDOL w/ DJ Harry Big Dogs Paradise (Mechanicsville) – 9 p.m.

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• Village Day Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum – 10 a.m. • More Than Meets the Eye (Archeologist Tour) Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum – 11 a.m. • Pet Adoptions at PPP/Solomons Pepper’s Pet Pantry (Solomons) – 1 p.m. • Women’s Hold’Em Championship FOP-7 Lodge (Great Mills) – 2 p.m. • Gracie’s Guys and Gals 21st Annual Dance Recital Chopticon High School – 4 p.m. • Karaoke St. Mary’s Landing – 5:30 p.m.

Monday, June 29 • Intro to Pastel Portraiture Annmarie Garden – 9 a.m. • June Food Drive Long&Foster (45315 Alton Lane, California) – 9 a.m. • No Limit Texas Hold’Em Bounty Tournament St. Mary’s County Elk’s Lodge – 7 p.m.

• Smokin’ Wheels Car Club event Leonardtown Square – 11 a.m. • Second Hope Rescue Adoption Day Petco (California) – 11 a.m.

• Nuttin’ Fancy Band Seabreeze Restaurant (South Sandgates) – 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 28

• Color and Light Society Artfest Solomons Island Pavilion – 11 a.m.

• Steve Potter Blues Band La Plata Town Hall – 7 p.m.

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

• S.T.O.R.M. Hulas Bungalow (California) – 9 p.m.

This Dock Rocks! Vacation Bible School at Lexington Park Baptist Church July 27 – 31, 2009 9:00 am – 12:00 pm To register call: 301-862-2551 or go to www.lpbconline.org Ages: Completed Kindergarten – 5th Grade Registration Deadline by July 13, 2009

L ibrary Items • Uncle Pete to Perform on Mondays Uncle Pete with Kids will kick off this year’s free performances for all ages on Monday, June 29. Charlotte Hall’s performance will be at 10 a.m. at White Marsh Elementary School; Leonardtown’s at 12:30 p.m. at Leonard Hall Recreation Center; and Lexington Park’s at 3 p.m. at Lexington Park Library. A combination of humor, dancing and audience participation, the event is funded by a grant from St. Mary’s County Arts Council and matching funds from the Friends of St. Mary’s County Library. • Clubs help maintain reading skills School may be out but reading is always in; the library’s summer reading clubs help children maintain their reading skills and discover the fun of reading. The clubs are for children from babies through teens. Participants receive prizes by reading and maintaining a reading log. Those who complete their reading logs receive a free book. All participants receive a complimentary lawn ticket to the Blue Crabs’ August 21 game. A limited number of Orioles tickets will also be given away through a random drawing. • Free ice cream for those who visit sites A coupon for free Bruster’s ice cream awaits those children ages 5-12 who visit at least five sites listed in the Celebrate 375! Adventure Passport. The Passports, available at any branch, admits the holder free. In addition to the ice cream coupon, each participant who visits at least five sites earns a chance in the drawing for a copy of Sally Walker’s book, “Written in Bone.” One copy will be given away at each branch. Each additional site visited earns them an extra chance in the drawing. This free program runs through August 31 and is made possible in part by the Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium. • Computer game workshops scheduled Discover U Children’s Museum is sponsoring free 90-minute workshops conducted by Deb Daniel. Registration is required for all workshops. The same workshops are being offered at various times throughout the summer at each branch. Kids ages 7-11 can create a computer game using RPG on June 30 at 6 p.m. at Charlotte Hall and on July 1 at 6 p.m. at Leonardtown. A teen workshop on how to make a simple arcade game using Gamemaker will be offered on June 29 at 2 p.m. at Charlotte Hall. Leonardtown will offer a teen workshop on using Scratch software to create a computer game on July 7 at 6 p.m. • Kids’ drawing workshop Children ages 6-11 can learn to draw their favorite characters in a free workshop taught by John Busby on July 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Lexington Park. Registration is required. • Library offers free movie Charlotte Hall will show a free PG movie on July 8 at 5 p.m. In the movie a superdog gets separated from his owner and then joins forces with his partner and an alley cat to reunite with his owner. Snacks will be provided. • Wii game fun planned A Wii Play Family Game Fun event is scheduled at Leonardtown on Thursday June 25 from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. These are free and for all ages.Teens can challenge other teens at Teen Gaming Fun on Friday June 26 for 2-4 p.m. at Leonardtown. Registration is requested for this free TAG sponsored event.

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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!

Corn on the Cob – It’s Not Just for Cooking

By MICHELE KAYAL For The Associated Press Husk that corn! And leave it at that. We love our summer corn grilled, boiled, steamed and slathered, but raw corn – that’s right, no cooking – is nature’s candy. We think of corn as a vegetable, but it’s also a grain or a seed that’s picked before maturity, says University of Florida horticulture professor Stephen Olson. And like other seeds that we eat raw – think sugar snap peas with their crunchy pods and delicate fleshy globes – raw corn bursts with succulence. Most vegetables are cooked to make them tender. But since raw corn is an immature seed, the kernels’ outer covering is still baby soft. Cooking will actually solidify the starches and make the kernels firm. “It’s more tender raw than cooked,” Olson says. Chomping into a fresh ear of corn will reward you with a mouthful of sugary bursts. But dressier presentations may be better suited for guests and can highlight the corn’s sweetness. Nick Ritchie, chef de cuisine at Napa Valley’s trendy Bottega restaurant, strips the kernels and tosses them into a salad with peppery arugula. But to extract their maximum essence, Ritchie juices the raw kernels and creates a chilled soup to accompany crispy fried soft-shell crabs.

“If you’ve ever taken a bite off a cob that’s raw, it’s like biting into a peach,” Ritchie says. “You get juice running down your arms and dripping off your chin. That’s why I like raw corn so much in the hot weather. It’s very refreshing. It’s almost like fruit.” To store fresh corn for four or five days, strip the husks, wrap the ears in moist paper towels, place them in a zip-close plastic bag and refrigerate. Try raw corn kernels sprinkled over salads, as a garnish on a chilled soup or mixed into a soft cheese to create a mild sweet-and-savory spread for toasted slices of baguette.

ANGWIN, Calif. (AP) – Wine isn’t like your wardrobe. No need to wait until Memorial Day to bring out the whites or save that sparkly red for a holiday party. Still, there is some reason to sip with the season; as the temperature climbs, think crisp, light, tangy. White wines that go well

Healthy Bites Many (healthy) Ways With Salsa By JIM ROMANOFF For The Associated Press There’s more to salsa than just tomatoes, chilies and onions. While the tomato variety has given ketchup a run as top condiment, there’s no end to the combinations of vegetables, fruits and chilies that can make a great salsa. Salsas can be cooked or uncooked, used as a topping, side dish or dip, and are a delicious, low-fat way to add lots of nutrients and fiber to your diet. Combine rinsed, canned black, pinto and kidney beans with chopped red onion, chopped jalapeno, corn kernels, fresh lime juice and a dusting of chili powder to make a zesty three-bean salsa. For a tropical fresh salsa, start with diced avocado and add diced mango, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro and a small amount of chopped habanero chili (go easy, they’re hot); toss equal parts rice vinegar and lime juice. Serve with chips or as a topping for grilled fish or chicken. Diced strawberries and nec-

tarines make a refreshing fruit salsa when tossed with balsamic vinegar. Serve over vanilla frozen yogurt. To make a savory variation, add a few tablespoons of finely chopped shallot or red onion. For a cooked salsa, try roasting seeded tomatoes, red peppers and garlic cloves until soft and well browned; coarsely chop and combine with fresh oregano, red wine vinegar and a few teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil. Grill yellow squash, zucchini, red bell pepper and slices of sweet onion until just tender. Chop the vegetables and toss with fresh thyme and a balsamic vinaigrette to make a grilled summer vegetable salsa. This roasted eggplant salsa is spiked with fresh ginger, jalapeno, soy sauce and sesame oil for a decidedly Asian flavor. Serve as a dip with rice crackers or toasted pita chips or use as a topping for grilled salmon or chicken. The eggplant also can be skewered and grilled, making it a perfect choice for barbecuefriendly July Fourth celebrations.

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Crisp Whites, Cool Reds for Summer with lazy summer days include pinot gris (also known as pinot grigio) – there are some good ones from Oregon – as well as rieslings and verdejo, a Spanish wine. Italian prosecco, nicely chilled, is a sparkling alternative served alone or mixed with peach puree for the classic Bellini. For a sultry afternoon, vintner John Conover likes a sauvignon blanc, the white wine known for its grassy overtones. “Sauvignon blanc, especially our style of sauvignon blanc, is such a great summer wine,” says Conover, a partner in Cade Winery, perched at the tip of the Napa Valley. “We take a light hand with the oak, and it tends to be a livelier, zestier type of wine. It works with so many other foods but isn’t cloying on your palate.” Another white to try is gruner veltliner, a grape widely grown in Austria. This probably isn’t the time to bring out a big, hearty wine, but there are reds that can be enjoyed, some even lightly chilled. Master sommelier Ronn Wiegand cools just about every-

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On The Vine By MICHELLE LOCKE Associated Press Writer

Thursday, June 25, 2009

thing in the summer, pointing out that drinking a warm, heavy wine on a hot day is “kind of like drinking tar.” He likes a Chianti gently chilled as well as two wines from the Piedmont region of Italy, barbera and dolcetto. Rose (roz-ay), a popular summer choice, has gotten a bad rap in the past because of its association with overly sweet wines, but these days, “there are superb dry roses being made around the world,” says Wiegand. “It’s actually a burgeoning part of the wine market.” Sometimes, when the thermometer really sizzles, a cold frosty one can only mean beer. But for days when it’s just a bit toasty, there are other options. The late, legendary vintner Robert Mondavi wasn’t above popping a cube or two of ice in his wine when serious summer hit the Napa Valley. It was, he said, “very refreshing.”

1 large eggplant (about 1 pound), ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sesame oil 4 teaspoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon sugar 1 large red bell pepper, cored and diced 1 small red onion, diced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped Salt and ground black pepper, to taste Heat the oven to 400 F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange the eggplant cubes on the prepared baking sheet and

Servings: 6

roast, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and completely tender. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger and sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Add the red pepper, onion, jalapeno and roasted eggplant. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper. Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 78 calories; 42 calories from fat; 5 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 3 g fiber; 539 mg sodium.

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Stuck In the Middle with Siblings By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer I was listening to a conversation at a softball game a few weeks ago about sibling issues. No, I wasn’t eavesdropping – I just selectively listen to things. I insinuated myself into the conversation with the comment, ”I could write a column about that.” “Yes, you should,” came

the reply. At last night’s game I was asked, “Where’s that column?” There are so many studies on sibling rivalry and sibling order. And you can understand it and analyze it all you want, but when it is you who is in the middle of a “sibling issue” all of those studies are out the window and it is a free for all. I come to this as the baby of the family,

Book Review

‘Financially Ever After: The Couples’ Guide to Managing Money’ by Jeff D. Opdyke

c.2009, Collins Business $16.99 / $21.99 Canada 232 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer You’re about to make a serious promise. An oath not for the faint of heart. It starts with the “love, honor, and obey” bit and morphs into “in sickness and in health”. So far, so good. But then, you’ll say something like, “For richer and for poorer…” and you’ll suddenly realize that them’s some powerful words. You happen to like a checkbook in the black. How can you make sure your new life with your beloved is more toward the “richer” side and less of the other? You can start by reading “Financially Ever After” by Jeff D. Opdyke. With this book in hand, your march down the aisle will start out on the right financial foot. If you’re like most people, you’ve been taught all your life that money is something you shouldn’t talk about. Chances are your parents didn’t discuss family finances in front of you. But now you’re the adult and before you start your life with another grown-up, there are ten questions you should ask yourself and your future spouse. None of the questions are easy, but they’ll get you both thinking about money styles and attitudes toward cash and the lack thereof, least of which being: why buy an expensive, shiny particle of carbon to flash on a finger? Do you have a basic understanding of money? What is your money history? What do you want to do with your life and your career, and how can money make that happen? What assets and liabilities are you each bringing to the marriage? How have you both used debt? How will you merge finances and delegate financial duties? And – just in case

– is there a reason for a pre-nup? But a pre-nup is so anti-romantic. You’re in love and you trust your intended. In fact, you’re getting married soon anyhow, so you’re thinking about merging your finances now. Why wait, right? Wrong, says Opdyke. Never join finances outside of marriage. Understand that chits happen, no matter the level of trust. Ask for and offer financial transparency. Communicate. Studies show that money issues are one of the three top hurdles couples face, and fights about finances have derailed many a marriage. Why make yours one of them? Looking for the right gifts for those inevitable weddings you’ll be attending this summer? It might seem strange, but “Financially Ever After” could be just perfect. Author Jeff D. Opdyke uses practical, common sense and good advice to help couples avoid one of marriages biggest issues, thereby, in a way, circumventing other problems that arise because of underlying money matters. Opdyke advocates equality and openness, but he also says prenuptial contracts are sometimes near-mandatory and yes, women should have their own credit histories… within reason. If you’ve been married for awhile, you’ll wish you’d had this book years ago. You may still find some good coaching here. But if you’re altar-bound in the near future, find this inexpensive paperback, for sure. “Financially Ever After” is a book you won’t want to miss for love nor money.

but I WAS NOT spoiled. My oldest brother was definitely spoiled and could do no wrong. As my other brother Billy (the middle child) says, “Bobby got the new bicycle and I got the cardboard box”. This is the reason for the article. The lady last night I spoke to told me that for her as a middle child, it was, “Mary who?”. The forgotten middle child. All the photo albums are mainly of the first child. All of the first child’s plays, games and PTA meetings are attended. Then the third child comes along and the parents have a second wind and start new photo albums, and want to do things really right this time. Now, this is only secondhand complaining I’ve heard, mind you. Remember, I was the baby. I’m sure there are parents out there that have been to every game, meeting, and event for all of their children. I wondered, is this the case for all middle children? Both my parents were middle children. I remember my Mother complaining that she was blamed for everything that her older brother and younger sister did. She told me that she had to do all the cleaning because her brother was a boy (this was the 1930’s) and her sister was “the baby”. This caused my Mother, who had an especially malicious mischievous streak in her to play awful tricks on her siblings, mainly the baby. My Aunt Honey, the baby, still has trouble thinking kind thoughts of her sister after almost 70 years. My Father never seemed to be bothered by being the middle child. He was the true middle of the road person; always even tempered and used to thinking his way out of trouble. If anyone bothered him or his older brother when they were teens, they would say, ”I’m gonna’ get my little brother!”. “Little brother” was a muscular 6’2” with coal black hair and menacing eyes

when needed. Childhood rivalries run deep and long like a murky, winding river. You paddle upstream for awhile on your own and then all of a sudden a submerged log pops up and tumbles you: like a family get together. And once you are all together I think some parents knowingly or unknowingly aid in keeping long-standing rivalries going on. Sometimes this is because they want one child to do as well as another or other times it is because they want everyone to be back like when they were little. I admit that when my sons play fuss and fight it does bring back many happy memories of them beating up on each other when they were little. I could tune that out then, especially if Murder She Wrote was on, but now if they are visiting, I treasure it. That leads to that other time honored tradition of sibling rivalry. As my sibling, I can call you names, fight with you, say Mom or Dad likes you best and act like I hate you and will never speak to you again, but let anyone else do the same and I will feel a hurt so deep that I am forced to take action to protect you. After that I will knock the snot out of you again myself. Sorry, that was a big word in our house in the 60’s between brothers and sisters. I think I’ll call my brother Billy; the middle, forgotten child, one-time pesty big brother (still sometimes the case), and tell him how much I love him and appreciate him. Maybe you have a “forgotten” sibling too? To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send comments or ideas to: shelbys. wanderings@yahoo.com.

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16. Back of a boat 17. Patty Hearst’s captors 21. 1/2 an em 23. A non-human primate 24. Sierra lake 25. Leisure suit fibers 26. Ruby spinel 27. Nuclear near reach weapon 28. Hastened 30. Greek goddess of the dawn 34. In a peaceful way 35. Criterion 39. Deal a blow 43. Sagamore 44. 17th Hebrew letter 45. Escape from prison 46. Brew 47. Villains 48. CA wine valley 49. Ardour 50. Tail shakings 51. Dutch sea 53. Rare Hawaiian goose 57. 12th month (abbr.)

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Artists Giving Back Brown Camp Gets Creative in Ridge By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer Fine art is so often associated with metropolitan areas, attested Tony Small, artistic director for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington. He said the inspiration to start an arts camp in St. Mary’s County sprang from his own habit of sending his children to New York to study art in the summer. “I used to send my daughter to New York, because that’s where the camps are. But my whole concept is that this is a lot of money and kids can’t afford this. And these kids are gifted … so why can’t we provide this for them?” he said. What began as a brainstorm on how to foster the arts in lesser known areas for the benefit of the young artists themselves is now rounding out its second year at the Boys & Girls Club camp in Ridge, where 75 students from grades 3 to 12 are meeting with musicians, actors, painters and dancers for a two-week camp that brings some of the biggest perks of the city home to St. Mary’s county. “Instead of sending these kids to New York Photo by Andrea Shiell and to Julliard and to the Tony Small joins Peabody Conserva- Peabody, we’ve brought tory String graduates for a class with Peabody and Julliard to students at this year’s TAP camp in them,” said Tony, laughRidge.

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ing as he greeted one of his students. Teen Arts Performers, otherwise known as TAP, began last year in St. Mary’s County as a two-week summer camp with 50 kids who auditioned for spots at the camp, but this year Tony said they were having to turn kids away for lack of capacity. This year the kids seem to be getting a crash course in popular media, too. “It’s a product year. We’re doing a CD and we’ve been in the recording studio, we’re doing a Boys & Girls Club card series, and we’re doing an infomercial commercial series … with Consumer Product Student Safety Commission about healthy habits,” said Small, explaining that the public service announcements, as well as a music video written and created by the students, would be available for viewing at the end of July. “We filmed part of the music video over at Esperanza Middle School. They were kind enough to let us use the facilities, and it was really fabulous. And again, it’s all original songs,” said Wendy Heidrich, who has been working with the Boys & Girls Club for about six months. Small said that the CD was composed of songs that centered on education, particularly in the areas of math and science. “They’re rapping about the scientific method, about being smart, about DNA,” he said, adding that the students took trips to KMH Studios is Lusby, as well as Omega studios in Washington, D.C., to record the tracks. Small, who majored in both business and music before beginning his career as a teacher and composer, says that his work with the kids has inspired a virtual wellspring of material for his own career, and he is happy to give back. “This is all about artists giving back,” he said, adding that next year’s camp should be able to accommodate more students as the program continues to grow. Students attending this summer’s Boys & Girls TAP program at Brown Camp in Ridge will take their show on the road

Photo by Andrea Shiell

Students work on a mural with the Boys & Girls Club TAP program at Camp Brown in Ridge.

for a finale performance at THEARC in Washington, D.C., on Friday, after which they will still meet monthly for educational activities and performances throughout the year. To learn more about the Teen Arts Performers program offered by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington, go to www.bgcgw.org.

Community Mechanicsville VFD Hosts 48th Annual Carnival

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St. Mary’s Hospital Raises Nearly $10,000 in Relay for Life

Diamond Giveaway Drawing Hundreds

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By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer The sweet smells of popcorn and snacks, the giant fluffs of cotton candy, the games, the rides and the lights – these and other attractions are drawing hundreds to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department’s 48th annual carnival, which this year also coincides with the department’s 75th anniversary. Julia Bohle, who has been volunteering and fundraising for the department for nearly 30 years, said that this year’s carnival was but a blip in the grand scheme of highlights celebrating the department’s anniversary, which this year will also include a parade on Aug. 1, an open house on Oct. 18, and an invitation-only gala for the department on Nov. 14. In the meantime though, hundreds of visitors have already made their way to the carnival grounds for their first weekend, and Julia said this year’s turnout was higher than in previous years. “Last year we were behind a little from the year before, because we had a rainy night, but this year it looks like we’re getting all the nights in, so it’s an improvement,” she said. Bohle also said she’s been working at the raffle booths and raking in donations from guests interested in the department’s diamond raffle, which seems fitting since it coincides with their “diamond anniversary.” “We’re doing really good this year. This is our 75th anniversary for the fire department, and so we had a diamond donated and people are really interested in the raffle for that,” said Bohle, adding that the cut and clarity of the stone itself was reason enough to want it. The half-carat diamond was purchased from Rick’s Jewelers in California and donated by Besche Oil in Waldorf. Rick’s Jewelers will also set the stone for free in one of their “tiffany” mounts for the winner. This year’s carnival will be held June 18-21 and June 25-28. Friday and Saturday 7-11 p.m.; Sunday 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Ride all night bracelets will be available every night, with $5 off Sunday from 6-7 p.m. The final drawing for the half carat diamond will be on the last night of the carnival. To find out more information, visit the department’s website at www. mvfd.com. Photo by Andrea Shiell

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The St. Mary’s Hospital team recently raised $9,964.16 in the fight against cancer, surpassing its original goal of $6,000. Out of the 87 registered teams in the Relay for Life event, St. Mary’s Hospital came in second place. The event was held June 6 at

This year’s theme was “Favorite Holiday,” and the hospital’s team chose Valentine’s Day. They adopted the catchphrase, “Kiss off cancer.” The team raised money that night by selling love trinkets and Hershey Kiss roses, and it ran a kissing booth with temporary kiss print tattoos. Hospital team members included Donna Axtell, Gina Cardova (co-captain), John Cardova, Laci Cardova, Makayla Cardova, Tammy Daye, Jeanne Dove, Jennifer Drury (captain), Janet Evans, Valerie Fahey, Joan Gelrud, Barbara Hak, Larry Hak, Tammy Hardesty, John Kees, Jennifer Lynn, Julia Lynn, Jamie Miller, Larry Pankey, Jeannie Tippett, Amanda Werrell, Lori Werrell, Rebecca Werrell, Zachary Werrell and Lydia Submitted Photo Wilkinson. Leonardtown High School and is the The team coordiAmerican Cancer Society’s signa- nated various fundraisers over several ture activity. Teams of people from months, including a purse sale, yard all walks of life had fun, camped out sale/bake sale, Blue Crabs baseball and took turns walking while raising ticket sales, Blue Angels hat sales and much-needed funds to fight cancer Waiting for a Cure, in which the team and raise awareness of cancer preven- waited tables at a pancake breakfast at tion and treatment. Applebee’s.

Young Eagles Fly High Students eager to fly in a small plane got their chance during the Young Eagles Day Rally at St. Mary’s Airport on June 13, where young people between the ages of 8 and 17 were introduced to the world of flight in a light aircraft. Flying the planes were members of Chapter 478 of the Experimental Aircraft Association who volunteered their time as part of a nationwide program of rallies held around the country. Sixteen volunteer pilots, including several from St. Mary’s and Calvert counties, flew a total of 110 Young Eagles. Each Young Eagle was matched with a pilot who began the flight experience with a hands-on explanation of what makes the airplane fly and how it is Submitted Photo controlled. During the flight, Young Eagles were su- Pilot Cate Fairchild of Wallops Island, Va., and Young Eagle Lindsay pervised on the dual controls, matching con- Hanf of Lexington Park board their Piper Cherokee 235 at the Young trol inputs to the desired flight path using the Eagles Rally at St. Mary’s Airport on June 13 hosted by Chapter 478 of aircraft instruments and outside references. the Experimental Aircraft Association with help from Civil Air Patrol St. Each flight ended with the presentation of a Mary’s Composite Squadron. Young Eagles Certificate along with other folAir Patrol St. Mary’s Composite Squadron. low-up material and references promoting career paths in For more information about EAA Chapter 478 and aviation. St. Mary’s CAP Composite Squadron activities, visit Assisting at the June 13 rally were members of Civil eaachapter478.org and capstmarys.org.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Youth Livestock Expo this Weekend at Fairgrounds

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Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers performing S. Barber’s Concerto for Violin at the River Concert Series on Saturday night. This year the series opened with two shows to celebrate Maryland’s 375th birthday.

Young animal owners will learn more about raising animals and showing them in an informal environment this weekend at the fifth annual Southern Maryland Livestock Expo at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds on Saturday June Photos by Andrea Shiell 27 and Sunday June 28. The show starts Saturday at 9 a.m., with the livestock events running to about 3 p.m., followed by educational games for participants to about 4 p.m. On Sunday, the horseshow begins at 8 a.m., followed by livestock events from 9 a.m. to noon. This year riders in the horse show will be videotaped as they compete from a point of view directly behind the judge. After the riding portion of the show, the judge will review all the classes and comment on each rider’s performance. Admission is free for the public, with refreshments available for purchase. Designed for ages 8-21, the two-day show includes classes for the traditional livestock breeds of sheep, beef, swine and goats, as well as the horseshow. “The SMILE show is very different from other regional Photo by Andrea Shiell livestock shows and local Members of the local chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers, a historical preservation fairs,” said event Chairman Jay group dedicated to the African American soldiers who served in the 19th cenFarrell in a press release. “As tury, were one of the attractions at this year’s Juneteenth celebration. the show format is relaxed, our judges are able to work with By Andrea Shiell jazz saxophonist Phillip Martin, Afthe kids to help them improve Staff Writer rican dancing and drumming, gospel their skills and knowledge. singing, the Buffalo Soldiers and the We also want the kids to have Despite the rain and gloom, Sat- Tuskegee Airmen. This year’s misa great time, so we include a urday saw hundreds of visitors at the tress of ceremonies was Board of Edtug-of-war contest and other county’s annual Juneteenth celebra- ucation member Mary Washington, games that encourage team tion, sponsored in part by the Uni- who was joined by Janice Walthour spirit and camaraderie.” fied Committee for Afro-American at the event. The event is sponsored by Contributions. The celebration took Juneteenth is recognized as the the Southern Maryland Agriplace at Freedom Park in Lexington oldest nationally celebrated holiday cultural Development ComPark, and included performances by commemorating the ending of slavmission, the ery in the United States. St. Mary’s On June 19, 1865, GenerCounty Fair al Granger of the United Board, county Army landed in Galvesfarm bureaus and ton, Texas, issuing GenThe seclocal businesses, eral Order No. 3, which ond concert in and is organized stated that “all slaves are the Leonardtown by SMILE comfree.” downtown Tunes mittee members Although this ocseries will be Satand the collabcurred more than two urday, June 27 on orative efforts years after Lincoln’s the town square of dedicated Emancipation Proclamabeginning at 6 p.m. volunteers. tion, and two months after Music will be proFor more inGeneral Robert E. Lee’s vided by the Folk formation, visit surrender to union forces, Salad Trio, Celtic w w w. s o m a r y the celebrations that folKnott (shown at landsogood.com/ lowed the reading of the last year’s show) events or call SuGranger’s proclamation and the California san McQuilkin at began a tradition that has Ramblers bluethe commission lasted for 144 years, and grass band. at 301-274-1922. Submittted Photo today is hosted in cities across America.

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Deadline for Book Project Southern Maryland Regional Library’s art contest to support an oral history book project will end on Tues., June 30. All artists ages 15 and older who are residents of Calvert, Charles or St. Mary’s counties are welcome to submit two-dimensional artwork (works on paper, paintings, photos, collages, etc.). The winning art will be used on the cover of a book titled, “Changing Landscapes in Southern Maryland.” The book is being produced by the regional library in celebration of its 50th year of service to the community and will be a compilation of excerpts from oral histories recorded earlier this month. The book will also include selections from other oral histories collected from a variety of community members and organizations. The winning artist will be a guest at the Southern Maryland Library Night with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on Aug. 21, receiving two free tickets to attend the Legend’s Club at the Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf. The Southern Maryland Regional Library Association partners with the three public library systems in Southern Maryland to provide equal access to information through efficient, economic and effective sharing of resources. The oral histories included in the book will focus on how the region has transformed over the years, said Sharan Marshall, executive director of Southern Maryland Regional Library Association. “Changing landscapes can refer to the political or technological landscape of our region,” she said. “Or it can refer to our educational system, the changes in society or even the actual topography of the area.” “We’re looking for a cover for the book that visually illustrates the growth and development that brought about the diverse and dynamic community we live in today,” she said. According to Marshall, a limited number of books will be published and donated to the three county library systems for free circulation in the community. “We will not be selling the book or using it for fundraising purposes,” she said. All contest submissions must be received by the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association no later than 4:30 p.m., Tues. June 30. They must include the artist’s first and last name, date of birth, address and phone number. Please include a brief description of how the art illustrates the theme, “Changing Landscapes in Southern Maryland.” Submissions may be made in person at 37600 New Market Road in Charlotte Hall; or mailed to: P.O. Box 459, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622, attention Vicky Falcón. All submitted artwork will become the property of the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association. The winning art will be photographed for the book. That photograph may be manipulated for printing through cropping.

Grow Oysters at No Cost The St. Mary’s River Watershed Association is looking for dock owners along the St. Mary’s River and the St. Inigoes, St. George and Carthagena creeks to participate in a project to grow oysters in cages. The cages and spat will be distributed to volunteers at no charge in August. A meeting about the oyster restoration project is scheduled for tonight, June 25, at 5:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s College of Maryland River Center at the intersection of Route 5 and Trinity Church Road. The project is part of the Marylanders Grow Oysters program, which also includes the Patuxent and Wicomico Rivers. The goal is to foster stewardship of the Chesapeake Bay and create living oyster reef populations in sanctuaries. Citizen volunteers tend to young oysters in wire mesh cages suspended from their piers for the oysters’ first year of life. The oys-

ters require minimal care – mostly rinsing the cages every two weeks. After a year, the oysters will be collected and placed in an oyster sanctuary on the St. Mary’s River. Oysters are important because they clean the water, are a vital part of the food web, and create living reefs that attract fish and other aquatic species. If interested in participating, e-mail the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association at info@StMarysRiver.org.

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BUDDS CREEK – Bruce Kane from Glen Burnie, Md., scored a convincing win in last Friday night’s 25-lap limited late model feature at the Potomac Speedway. In scoring his first feature win of the season, Kane also became the fifth different driver of the season to win a limited late model main event at the southern Maryland speed plant. Second-starting Kane wasted little time as he darted into the race lead by the first lap. From that point on, it would be a race for second as Kane would eventually lead all 25 laps of the event before posting his second career Potomac LLM feature win. “The car was decent tonight,” said Kane in reference to his winning MastersBilt no.1K. “We’ve been trying some different things, and I think we found something the car likes down here. This is a real lift for the crew as well. They work hard on the car, and I’m glad we were finally able to win one.” Sommey Lacey would take second, Tommy Wagner Jr. was third, Paul Cursey collected fourth and Ed Pope would complete the top five. In the 25-lap Mike Wathen memorial for the street stocks, Kyle Nelson continued his mid-season heroics as he annexed his division leading fourth feature win of the season. Nelson started the event from the sixth spot and would make what would be the winning pass on Kurt Zimmerman on lap 9 to post the

win. Zimmerman would hang on for second, Walt Homberg placed third, Kevin Cooke was fourth and Troy Kassiris filled the front five. In other action Josh Harris took the win in the 20-lap modified feature, Josh Dotson made it two for the season in the 15-lap hobby stock event, and Chad Medina took his first win of the season in the 15-lap hornet main.

Limited Late Models 25 laps 1. Bruce Kane 2. Sommey Lacey 3. Tommy Wagner Jr. 4. Paul Cursey 5. Ed Pope 6. Chuck Cox 7. PJ Hatcher 8. Tony Buckler 9. Mike Latham 10. Dave Adams

Street Stocks 25 laps 1. Kyle Nelson 2. Kurt Zimmerman 3. Walt Homberg 4. Kevin Cooke 5. Troy Kassiris 6. Donnie Smith 7. Ben Bowie 8. Craig Tankersley 9. Mike Reynolds 10. Wendy Jessmer 11. Barry Williams Sr. 12. Dale Reamy 13. Jerry Fifield 14. Country Prince 15. Teddy Dixon 16. Stephen Quade 17. Scott Wilson 18. Phil Lange 19. Eric Johnson 20. Eric Hanson (DNS) 21. Jason Murphy (DNS)

Goalkeeping Summer Camps Gretton Goalkeeping will offer its seventh annual Summer Goalkeeper Soccer Camp Series from June 22 through the week of Aug. 17. Various locations offered in the Southern Maryland area. Camps run Monday through Thursday each week at various hours of the day. All ages and skill levels welcome. Field player training offered as well by separate field player instructor. For questions or to reserve a spot, call 301-643-8992 or e-mail grettongoalkeeping@gmail.com.

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Skate Series Returns in August

The Mid-Atlantic Skating Series, now in its seventh season,, will return for its yearly meet in St. Mary’s County on Saturday Aug. 22, when MASS takes over Nicolet Park in Lexington Park. All age and skills levels are welcome. For more information, go to http://www.curtkimbel.com.

Ryken Seeks Head Coaches For Three Sports St. Mary’s Ryken High School seeks qualified applicants for the positions of Head Varsity Girls Soccer Coach, Head Girls Tennis Coach and Head Baseball Coach for the 200910 school year. These are part-time positions

but teaching positions are also available. If interested, contact Mike Vosburgh, athletic director, at 301-373-4199 or Michael.vosburgh@ smrhs.org.

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Great Mills’ Boggs Prepares Kuhna Stays Home, Will to Fly with the Eagles Hoop at St. Mary’s College By Chris Stevens Staff Writer

More than a decade of hard work is paying off for Great Mills High School graduate Nicole Boggs. After considering offers from various schools, Boggs recently accepted a scholarship offer to attend Coppin State University in Baltimore, where she will be playing softball. “The fact that it is nearby was a big factor in choosing Coppin State, also the fact that it was a small school,” Boggs says of the school, which has an enrollment of more than 3,200 as of fall 2008. “I like to be able to know the people I go to school with. I want to be able to walk across campus and see familiar faces, not new faces everyday.” Boggs, the starting catcher of the Hornets’ softball team the previous three seasons, considered academic scholarships from NCAA Division III Frostburg State and Stevenson University, but when the Eagles, a member of the Division I Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, offered her a scholarship to play soft-

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With a lot of options on the table for college, St. Mary’s Ryken graduate Lucy Kuhna chose what was most familiar to her. “Coach [Barb] Bausch said she wanted me to play for her, and I ended up taking her up on her offer,” Kuhna said, citing her decision to attend St. Mary’s College of Maryland this coming school year. “This seems like the best fit.” Kuhna, a Great Mills resident, will bePhoto By Chris Stevens come Bausch’s first local recruit to suit up for the Lady Seahawks basketball team, and she Lucy Kuhna decided to stay near her Great Mills will enroll in the school’s pre-med program, home and attend college at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. one she cited as “successful and rigorous.” Kuhna also was impressed with the cool,” she says. school’s personal atmosphere. Kuhna was also considering James Madi“They have a very friendly and welcom- son, Loyola College and Washington Coling attitude to incoming students,” she said. “I lege before making the choice to stay close to got a personal message written in pen for my home. acceptance letter.” Lucy’s mother Mary Smith is an alumna The medical field is something that has of St. Mary’s College, and while she didn’t always interested Lucy, going back to eighth pressure her daughter to attend St. Mary’s, she grade when she first wanted to be a neurosur- was more than pleased with the decision. geon, but upon visiting her pediatrician, she “I always encouraged her to consider it,” decided that working with children was more Smith says. “[College] will give her the disciher speed. pline and a set regimen, and she does that very “I just thought what she did was really well.”

Great Mills graduate Nicole Boggs will attend Coppin State University this fall and play softball for the Eagles next spring.

ball, she took the chance. “It was a late choice, I didn’t even have it in mind

SOMD Shockers Win Championship at CrabTown Crackdown

The Southern Maryland Shockers coached by Kenny Sothoron, Jimmy Keyser & Steve Bonnin win the championship at the CrabTown Crackdown. Pictured are front row Kelly Sothoron, Hannah Gray , Lindsey Gateau,Nicole Bonnin, Cheyenne Faunce. Back row Taylor King,Kaitlyn Keyser, Alexis Albert, Davena Moore, Bailey Rawlings, Not pictured Rachel Heinze.

when considering colleges until I received a recruiting letter from the coach,” she said. “Coppin then became top priority for the fact of it being a D1 college and athletic scholarships being available.” Boggs, who graduated from Great Mills with a 3.8 grade point average, began playing softball at age nine, after coaches suggested softball would be a better avenue for her than baseball, which she began playing at age six with her older brother. She looks forward to the transition from high school to college, as she’s expecting to work hard. “I’ll be able to handle it, but it will be hard. College is a big change from high school,” she says. “I am excited for the athletic change. I expect more training and focus on individual aspects of the game, and I’m excited for the hard practices and workouts.” Boggs, who is currently deciding between criminal justice, pre-law, political science and music education as majors, will remember her time at Great Mills and her teammates fondly. “I’ll have memories of great friends and great games,” she said. “ I will always remember all of the girls that I played with.”

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Camp Openings Bring Back Memories Ahhh, summer. Once upon a time, it meant no worries, no homework, staying out later because of delayed sunsets and as many frozen treats as one could stand. Now in adulthood, summer time has become passé in a sense. Still have to go to work, pay these bills, missing the ice cream truck because you’re too darn lazy to leave your apartment and catch the truck driver before

he leaves the parking lot. Or maybe that’s just me. Whatever the case, Monday marked the beginning of summer camps for the children of St. Mary’s County and it reminded me of all the fun times I had at various camps growing up. From the age of seven up to the summer before my freshman year of high school, my mother had both my younger sister and I enrolled in some sort of camp, and the one summer in that stretch that I wasn’t in camp,

I was playing in a youth baseball league. It made for a lot of fond memories and lasting friendships that I carried with me through high school, college, and now as a member of the work force. I’ll always remember my first summer in basketball camp. Lionel Simmons of the Sacramento Kings was a popular player in our area (he went to LaSalle University in Philadelphia), and he was a guest speaker one day. At the end of his speech, he picked a camper for a quick game of

one-on-one – me. When you have a 6-foot-7 NBA player and a 5-foot-3 sixth grader with limited skills, you can guess the end result. It was all in fun, and he was nice enough to sign the Skybox basketball card I had of him as well as my T-shirt. I think my mother still has both of those things stored away back home in Delaware. There was always an element of surprise when camp season started – you were happy to be out of school, but still had to adjust to being somewhere other than the house for six to eight hours a day. New counselors, new kids, the whole nine – it was a new experience, a new adventure daily. It got to be sad when it was time to say goodbye to our fellow campers and return to school mode for the fall, winter and spring months. It’s an everyday occurrence for me to watch kids laughing and playing and wishing I could go back, as well as a serious need to swing a baseball bat again (anyone in the softball leagues looking for a designated hitter or corner outfielder, hit me up – I do have skills). Unfortunately, the time machine hasn’t been perfected yet, so there’s no heading back to 1992 for me. I’ll be 28 three months from today and still have bills and adult duties just like the rest of you reading this paper. But I am fortunate enough to have memories of the fun times growing up in camps that kept me out of trouble and kept me busy. Oops, gotta run. I think I hear the ice cream truck. Comments, questions, complaints? Send ‘em all to Chris at chrisstevens@ countytimes.net.

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SOFTBALL SCHEDULE 6/25-7/1/2009 Thurs., June 25 Men’s Over-40 League Clements vs. Hole-In-The-Wall at Tippett’s Field Seabreeze vs. Tri-County Aire at Back Road Inn Nationwide vs. Anderson’s at Anderson’s Bar Capt. Sam’s vs. Mom & Pop’s at Fenwick Field Hobos vs. Rita B’s at Moose Lodge Slow-Pitch League VFW 2632 vs. Bombers at Pax River, 6:30 p.m. Eagles Nest vs. Budweiser at Captain Sam’s 6:30 p.m. Wentworth vs. Chaney’s at The Brass Rail, 6:30 p.m. Back Road Inn vs. Bookkeeping By Blanche at Chancellor’s Run Park, 6:30 p.m.

Fri., June 26 Young Men’s League Knott’s Construction vs. Cryer’s at Back Road Inn, 6:30 p.m. Big Dogs vs. Liberty OS at The Brass Rail, 6:30 p.m. Straight Cuts vs. Shockers at Captain Sam’s, 6:30 p.m. Raley’s Softball vs. Jeff Rocks at Anderson’s Bar, 6:30 p.m.

Sat., June 27 Young Men’s League Liberty OS vs. Straight Cuts at Moose Lodge, 4 p.m. Big Dogs vs. AC Moose at Moose Lodge, 6 p.m.

Sun., June 28 Premier League (All games at Knight Life) Ballers vs. Backstabbers, noon Stars vs. Elks, 1:15 p.m. Country Boyz vs. Budweisers, 2:30 p.m. Boatman vs. G-Quest, 3:45 p.m. Raiders vs. Park Cougars, 5 p.m. True Players vs. Boatman, 6 p.m. Young Men’s League Jeff Rocks vs. Straight Cuts at Moose Lodge, 4 p.m. Shockers vs. AC Moose at Moose Lodge, 6 p.m. Liberty OS vs. Knott’s Construction at Captain Sam’s, 6 p.m. Cryer’s vs. Dew Drop Inn at Chancellor’s Run Park, 6 p.m. Team Moose vs. Big Dogs at Anderson’s Bar, 6 p.m.

Mon., June 29 Women’s League Moose Lodge vs. Chesapeake Custom Embroidery at The Brass Rail, 6:30 p.m. Back Road Inn vs. Southern at 7th District Park, 6:30 p.m. Xtreme vs. Just Us at Chancellor’s Run Park, 6:30 p.m. Anderson’s Bar vs. Coors Light at Back Road Inn, 6:30 p.m. Knight Life vs. Dew Drop Inn/Two Pt Construction /P.J’s Autobody/ Bryan Jones Paint at Knight Life, 6:30 p.m. Captain Sam’s vs. Bud Light at Chancellor’s Run Park, 8 p.m. Women’s Over-30 League Back Road Inn vs. Moose Lodge at Moose Lodge Hurricanes vs. Captain Sam’s at Captain Sam’s S&J Heating vs. Rosebuds at Tippett’s Field Ryce Electric vs. Raley’s Softball at Chancellor’s Run

Tues., June 30 Slow-Pitch League Bombers vs. Budweiser at Captain Sam’s, 6:30 p.m. Eagles Nest vs. Chaney’s at The Brass Rail, 6:30 p.m. Wentworth vs. Back Road Inn at Back Road Inn, 6:30 p.m. VFW2632 vs. Bookkeeping By Blanche at Chancellor’s Run Park, 6:30 p.m.

Wed., July 1 Women’s Softball Moose Lodge vs. Back Road Inn at Back Road Inn, 6:30 p.m. Xtreme vs. Chesapeake Custom Embroidery at The Brass Rail, 6:30 p.m. Coors Light vs. Captain Sam’s at Captain Sam’s, 6:30 p.m. Bud Light vs. Anderson’s at Anderson’s Bar, 6:30 p.m. Simms vs. Just Us at Chancellor’s Run Park, 6:30 p.m. Dew Drop Inn/Two Pt Construction /P.J’s Autobody/Bryan Jones Paint vs. Knight Life at Knight life, 6:30 p.m. Dew Drop Inn/Two Pt Construction /P.J’s Autobody/Bryan Jones Paint vs. Just Us at Chancellor’s Run Park, 8 p.m. Southern vs. Knockouts at The Brass Rail, 8 p.m.

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Spring 2009 High School Sports Honors Southern Maryland Athletic Conference Baseball First team 3B Tyler Summers, senior, Chopticon DH Kyle King, senior, Chopticon Utility Carlos Cruz, senior, Great Mills Second team P Steven Shorter, senior, Chopticon Softball First team Utility Roni Peters, junior, Leonardtown Utility Tori Bradburn, junior, Great Mills Second team SS Monica Peters, sophomore, Leonardtown OF Shania Milby, senior, Chopticon Boys Tennis First team Singles Robert Renfrow, freshman Leonardtown Second team Doubles Jeff Wettengel, senior, Leonardtown Christian Erk, senior, Leonardtown Girls Tennis Second team Doubles Shelby Mullennix, senior, Leonardtown Pooja Mehta, s enior, Leonardtown Tennis Mixed Doubles First team Daniel Erk, s ophomore, Leonardtown Ashley Lytle, freshman, Leonardtown Boys Track and Field First team Triple jump Paul Herbert, senior, Chopticon Second team 3,200 meters, Logan Wright, senior, Leonardtown Girls Track and Field Coach of the Year Shawn Snyder, Leonardtown First team 800 meters, Melissa Messer, senior, Chopticon 1,600 meters, Jessica Gass, junior, Leonardtown 3,200 meters, Jessica Gass, junior, Leonardtown 3,200-meter relay, Leonardtown (Cara McLaughlin, Jessica Gass, Carolyn Whiteman and Davi Clark) Second Team 400 meters, Alexandria Evitts, senior, Leonardtown 800 meters, Anna Reithmaier-Sprout, senior, Leonardtown 3,200 meters, Adrianna Frowein, sophomore, Leonardtown 1,600-meter relay, Leonardtown (Aimee Sutherland, Jessica Gass, Lauren Snyder and Alexandria Evitts)

junior, Leonardtown Defense Kyle Hudson, senior, Chopticon Goalkeeper Zach Flowers, senior, Chopticon Girls’ Lacrosse Most Outstanding Player Reagan Beasley, senior, Great Mills Coach of the Year Ken McIlhenny, Leonardtown First team Attack Krista Tippett, senior, Leonardtown Attack Christina Ferrara, junior, Leonardtown Midfielder Reagan Beasley, senior, Great Mills Midfielder Shannon Bonnel, senior, Leonardtown Defense Molly Nantz, sophomore, Leonardtown Defense Kaitlyn Lindsay, junior, Great Mills Defense Claire Tiffany, junior, Leonardtown Goalkeeper Katie Hammerer, senior Leonardtown Second team Attack Katelyn Blondino, junior, Leonardtown Attack Krystin Clark, junior, Great Mills Midfielder Taelar Errington, junior, Leonardtown Midfielder Brittany Boltz, senior, Chopticon Midfielder Anna Sparr, junior, Great Mills Goalkeeper Rachel Fiske, senior, Chopticon Washington Catholic Athletic Conference

St. Mary’s Ryken Baseball Honorable Mention Brendan Burch Boys’ Lacrosse First Team Addison Goodley Daniel Batong Kyle Nazarek Second Team Connor Cook Peter Martin Honorable Mention Brian Frank Will Fejes Austin Spaulding Aaron Gofreed Evan Ryan Matt Marquis Matt Scott Girls’ Lacrosse Second Team Lauren Feusarhens Honorable Mention Angela Sperbeck Brooke Braugnier Sam Dodge Alyson Wentworth Chelsea Mummaugh Mary Principe Alex Kline Christen Fegeley Lauren Morgan Courtney Shubert Shannon Francisco

Summer Camps Kick Off Without Worry

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Tristan Bishop, Shawnaa Mandeville, and Devin Somerville all dribble outside of the Hollywood Rec Center Monday afternoon.

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer In spite of the worst economic period in at least 25 years, parents in St. Mary’s County are still able to send their kids to various summer camps that the Department of Recreation and Parks provides, and that’s good news for Recreation Division Manager Arthur Shepherd. “We’re definitely comparable with last year’s numbers,” Shepherd said of camp enrollment figures. “I’m very excited about our numbers.” With costs being a concern for a lot of parents, Shepherd says that there is help available to get as many kids involved in camp as possible. “If a child gets free or reduced lunch, they automatically have their fee reduced by 50 percent,” he said. The recently completed Scott Verbic Memorial Golf Tournament also helped contribute to the cause, as the proceeds from the tournament honoring an advisory board member goes to assisting families with placing their children in camp. “We make sure each child has enough for at least one week of camp,” Shepherd says. The camps are sufficiently staffed as well, as Shepherd said that the Department received well over 100 applications for summer employment, the most in recent memory. Some of the new offerings this summer from Rec and Parks include Silly Science, Let’s Play and Youth Fitness, which cur-

Golf First Team Mason Short

Boys’ Lacrosse First team Midfielder Igor Laray, senior, Leonardtown Defense Zach Werrell, senior, Leonardtown Goalkeeper Mitchell Kanowicz, senior, Leonardtown Utility Mike Copenhaver, senior, Leonardtown Second team Attackman Jake Schmid, senior, Chopticon Midfielder Brandon Lutz, junior, Leonardtown Defense Nathan Cuklanz,

Softball Conference Player of The Year Erin Leddy First Team Erin Leddy Katie De la Paz Second Team Stephanie Dameron Danielle Nichols Third Team Gabby Morgan Honorable Mention Alexa Woods Katie Love Raven Manigault

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Weston Van Erp looks on as Counselor Scott Barry demonstrates dribbling a basketball.

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Counselor Bruce Julian leads Taylor Vice, William Johnson and Alyssa McGinn in the Cha Cha Slide.

rently takes place at the Hollywood Recreation Center on Mervell Dean Road. Youth fitness is designed to keep the children on the move, as they have a choice of everything from dance class to kickball. The camp’s coordinator, Bernadette Day, says that enrollment was a brief concern until the county’s schools began releasing kids for summer vacation. “It was slow at first, but the numbers just started to roll in,” Day said. Day credits the enrollment fee plan for helping the camp have enough participants and staff to make it through. “[Parents] pay by the week, so they can pick and choose which week they want to do,” she explains. Along with Youth Fitness, which has a second session planned for the week of August 10-14, there are several sports camps that will take place during different parts of the summer. Boys’ basketball will be coordinated by Chopticon head coach Terry Mumau at Chopticon High, girls’ basketball will be coordinated by Ryken girls’ hoops coach Tara Everly at Leonardtown High School, and football camp will be hosted at Chopticon and coordinated by Braves head coach Tony Lisanti. Camps that will take place through out the summer will be the Pre-Teens Only camp as well as the Teaching, Reaching and Enriching Kids camp that takes place throughout the summer with locations in Mechanicsville, Hollywood and Lexington Park. For a complete listing of camp offerings, log on to http:// www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/docs/SummerCamp.pdf.

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‘Just’ Another Day At The Office Blue Crabs Second Baseman Mike Just Returns To Newark, Wins ALPB All-Star Game MVP Award By Paul Braverman Blue Crabs Media Relations Director And they say you can’t go home again. Often underrated, and usually overlooked other than in his home clubhouse, Southern Maryland Blue Crabs second baseman Mike Just continued his charmed 2009 season on Tuesday night, winning the Most Valuable Player Award of the Atlantic League All-Star Game held at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in Newark, New Jersey, home of the Newark Bears. For Just, it was his first professional all-star game, in his fourth year since coming out of Division I Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia in 2006. Just went 2 for 4 on the evening, as the starter at second base for the Liberty Division All-Stars, batting leadoff. In his second at-bat in the top of the third inning, Just singled to center, but cemented his evening as MVP in the top of the ninth. He rapped a two-RBI single to center off Newark’s Armando Benitez (yes, THAT Armando Benitez), tying the game 5-5. He then promptly stole second off Benitez, and was driven in as the eventual winning run by Bridgeport’s Luis Lopez. The Liberty Division (Bridgeport, Camden, Long Island & Southern Maryland) went on to defeat the Freedom Division All-Stars (Lancaster, Newark, Somerset & York) by a final score of 7-5. When the Atlantic League All-Star Game was moved up from July into June this season, one reason was a hope it would be more heavily scouted by MLB organizations looking for good talent that had just slipped through the cracks. Well, Mission Accomplished. That alone makes a good enough story, but when you consider the context, things keep getting better for Mike Just. Born in Englewood, New Jersey, Just currently resides in Woodcliff Lake, in Newark’s back yard. Last season, Just played his first season in the Atlantic League for his hometown Newark Bears, appearing in 102 games batting .276 with 21 stolen bases. Unfortunately for Just (or fortunately?) that effort wasn’t enough for him to be retained by the Bears amidst a change in ownership and he was traded to Southern Maryland in the offseason. Safe to say, June 23 was a solid mid-season homecoming for Just , and perhaps some Newark Bears fans after Tuesday wish Mike Just hadn’t been

the one that got away. “The trade was a great thing for my career though, coming over to (Southern) Maryland where you have great fan support, great management, the team’s run well, I was just glad to come here,” said Just as this season began. “Last year I saw how these guys played for Butch (Hobson) and I respected them,” Just continued. “I think Butch is phenomenal manager.” Inexplicably left off the online fan ballot, Just was a no-brainer selection by the Atlantic League coaching staffs and front offices, sporting a .296 average and a .371 on-base percentage at the time of the all-star break. Consider it yet another hurdle overcome for Just, who was a head-scratching omission from the 2006 MLB Draft after batting .379 with four home runs and 53 RBI after his senior year at Liberty. That effort did earn him a deal with the River City (MO) Rascals of the Frontier League that summer, where he batted .317. He followed up his professional debut with a .336 effort with four home runs and 55 RBI in 2007 with the FargoMoorhead (ND) RedHawks of the Northern League. While Just is still waiting for his first real opportunity with an MLB organization (looks from the Astros and Phillies didn’t lead to any regular season playing time), you won’t hear sour grapes out of his mouth when he talks about his career. While he wonders aloud about hanging it up even as a young man to pursue life as an entrepreneur, it’s hard to believe an MVP of any kind could be at the end of the line at age 25. “A lot of people don’t know this, but this might be my last year even though I am a younger guy,” said Just in an interview earlier this season. “ I don’t know, it’s just been a battle my entire baseball career, and I’m starting a business up in Jersey called ‘Just Hits,’ a baseball-facility type thing so in order to get that off the ground I’ll have to spend some time on it,” he said. “I’m taking this season like it might be my last, and taking every game like it might be my last. I’m also getting married in a year and a half, so with all the things on the table there’s a good shot it may be my last year…unless something miraculous happens,” laughed Just. Perhaps the only miraculous thing is that Mike Just has to keep proving himself.

Atlantic Baseball League Standings (For games through Sunday, June 21) LIBERTY DIVISION Southern Maryland Long Island Camden Bridgeport

W 33 30 24 23

L 22 25 31 32

PCT .600 .545 .436 .418

FREEDOM DIVISION Somerset Newark Lancaster York

W 37 30 27 17

L 19 25 28 39

PCT .661 .545 .491 .304

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6.5 9.5 20.0

STREAK W1 W2 L1 L1

LAST 10 6- 4 8- 2 1- 9 4- 6

STREAK L1 W1 L2 W1

LAST 10 7- 3 5- 5 6- 4 3- 7

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Goodley Achieves First for Ryken Student Athletes By Chris Stevens Staff Writer Sure, there have been quite a few athletes from the St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ryken boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lacrosse team to earn All-American honors on the field. But recent graduate Addison Goodley became the first athlete in school history to be named an academic All-American, as coach John Sothoron surpised him with the award Friday afternoon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to be considered an All-American for anything,â&#x20AC;? said Goodley, who also earned First-Team All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference honors for his actions on the field this past spring as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people are looking up to me,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an honor.â&#x20AC;? Goodley, a Leonardtown native, graduated last month from Ryken with a 4.7 grade point average (reflecting his participation in advanced placement courses) and was class salutatorian. He will attend the University of Maryland, College Park, where he will major in biomedical engineering. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a new field, very interesting and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s available,â&#x20AC;? he said. Aside from working hard in the classroom and on the field, Addison has prepared himself for the experience by volunteering at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital for the past four years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Addisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really special kid; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve told his parents that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve thoroughly enjoyed coaching him every day for the last four years,â&#x20AC;? said Sothoron, who proudly added that all four of his captains on this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s squad achieved a GPA of 3.8 or better. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He gets up every Sunday morning at 6 a.m. to study, and no one has to tell him to do it. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motivated and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go far and do great.â&#x20AC;? Sothoron hopes that this award will give his returning athletes something to shoot for as

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St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ryken boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lacrosse coach John Sothoron presents Addison Goodley with the Academic All-American Award. Goodley recorded a 4.7 GPA while leading the Knights to the WCAC title game in May.

they become upperclassmen in two months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told the juniors that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m expecting one from them next year as well,â&#x20AC;? he said with a smile. Goodley also is one of a select few students who will be involved in the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school of engineering Gemstone program. Between 100 and 180 kids are selected for this program, which lasts the four years the students are in school for a medical field of study. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an honors program where you pretty much do research in the group for the next four years,â&#x20AC;? Goodley explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great opportunity.â&#x20AC;? As for lacrosse, Goodley will happily remember the success on the field, as the Knights won the WCAC title in 2007 and made a surprise appearance in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s championship game, almost pulling off the upset before falling to DeMatha 9-7. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was exciting,â&#x20AC;? Goodley said of the recently completed season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was great to finish out my years here like that.â&#x20AC;?

Crabs Defeat Somerset Behind Baugh, Four-Run Third Inning SOMERSET, NJ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kenny Baugh pitched six innings and gave up one earned run, and shortstop Travis Garcia homered as the Blue Crabs avoided a sweep with a 6-1 victory over the Somerset Patriots Sunday afternoon. Baugh (4-3 on the season) surrendered his only run in the bottom of the second inning when Patriots designated hitter Jeff Nettles hit a solo home run, his 4th of the season. The

Blue Crabs (33-22 overall, first place in the Liberty Division) rallied for four runs in the top of the third, courtesy of a two-run double James Shanks, followed by Garciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two-run long ball, his 11th of the season. The Blue Crabs will resume league action tonight when they host the Lancaster Barnstormers at Regency Furniture Stadium. Game Time is 7:05 p.m.

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Blue Crabsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Crozier Picked Up by Orioles Southern Maryland Blue Crabs first baseman Eric Crozier became the first player in team history to be signed by the Baltimore Orioles, as the Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purchased his contract from the Blue Crabs on Friday. Crozier was selected to the Atlantic League All-Star Game as the Liberty Divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s starting first baseman, thanks in large part to his .314 batting average, along with eight home runs and 24 runs batted in. Crozier was off to a hot start in June, batting .380 with four home runs and nine RBIs at the time of his call-up. Crozier joins pitchers John Halama (Atlanta Braves), Jim Ed Warden (New York Mets) and Matt DeSalvo (Tampa Bay Rays) as Blue Crab players who have had their contracts purchased by Major League Baseball organizations.

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