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ews Cell Phone Use Ban in Effect As Poverty Climbs, Needs Grow Locally By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Talking on a hand-held cell phone while driving will be illegal starting Friday as a law passed in the legislature takes effect, and local officials are warning motorists of penalties if they ignore the new statute. An electronic sign on Route 5 in Leonardtown proclaims that violators will receive a ticket if caught and the county government has released a press statement reminding residents. “I challenge all drivers to stop using hand held cell phones while driving immediately,” Commissioner President Francis Jack Russell (D-St. George Island) said in a statement. “We know that the use of cell phones while driving causes many traffic accidents, injuries and fatalities. Changing this habit of making telephone calls while driving can save lives in our county.” Law enforcement officers will make exceptions for motorists making 911 calls and drivers would be allowed to answer or terminate an incoming call or to turn the phone on or off. Typing out text messages while driving is also illegal in Maryland, excluding texting a 911 message or using a global positioning system. Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said that hand-held cell phone use while driving is a secondary offense, meaning that a motorist must first commit another offense, to be pulled over and then cited for the cell phone use as well. The law, however, leaves hand-held cell phone use available to police officers who are driving and conducting official business, though Cameron said that deputies will be admonished to use hands-free cell phone devices while driving. Officers are also allowed by law to produce a text message while driving, Cameron said of the statute past last year that outlaws the practice for all other citizens. However, he said, his agency would likely amend their own policies to have officers stop driving to engage in text messaging for safety’s sake. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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With one in seven Americans living in poverty, almost 14.5 percent, according to 2009 census statistics, the economy shows little sign of quickly recovering and in St. Mary’s County human services workers say that despite the relatively strong economy provided by the U.S. Navy, their services are in greater demand than ever before. “There’s no question that every program we have has increased,” said Ella May Russell, director of the county’s Department of Social Services. Calls for help when it comes to assistance with food, housing and paying bills for things like utilities and mortgages to forestall lenders calling in real estate debts are all on the rise, she said. Elizabeth Donovan, assistant director for Operations and Child Support with the agency, said that from just 2009 to 2010 applications from residents to be considered for food stamp assistance has risen 25 percent. “That’s a significant increase,” Donovan said, adding that the number of people seeking emergency medical assistance, either because they have lost their health insurance or cannot pay their medical bills, has risen 20 percent from October of 2009 to August 2010 by 20 percent, or from 733 cases in 2008 to 918 cases currently. Russell said that social services personnel see and attempt to assist an average of 2,400 people every month, but the 2010 flow of clients should increase that number, she said. Pleas for more money from clients seeking emergency financial assistance for paying necessities such as heat and electricity bills has ballooned from just 625 residents in 2009 to 1,096 by August of 2010. From July 1 to September there have been 1,234 applications for emergency energy assistance from the Tri-County Community Action Council, they said, with 1,061 cleared to receive benefits.
In all there are 12,210 residents in the county who are enrolled in some kind of financial assistance program with the Department of Social Services, Russell said, and that excludes those who are seeking help from the agency apart from cash assistance. That number has risen from 10,672 residents just a year ago, Russell said. Government agencies aren’t the only ones seeing an increase in the needy. At First Saints Community Church in Leonardtown the number of people looking to get just one hot meal on Tuesdays and Thursdays has jumped as well, says the volunteer who runs the soup kitchen. “We seen a 20 person-per-day increase on Tuesday’s and Thursdays,” said Mona Famoso. “Before we were feeding about 50 a day and now we are feeding between 60 and 80 people. “Now we have all these new people coming in, a lot of new faces,” she said of those who are either unemployed, underemployed or have meager benefits. “We’re seeing more young people now, I’m talking about young adults coming in more.” Bob Schaller, head of the county’s economic and community development agency, said that while the county’s economy continues to grow in the defense sector, the benefits are not being felt in the entire county. “We are strong and getting stronger, but it’s not [that] economic benefits are spreading across the board,” Schaller said. Last year the U.S. Navy’s programs at Patuxent River Naval Air Station grew by almost 700 jobs, which he considered very strong, but juxtaposed with the growing need for social services, and the dwindling resources to meet them, the key was for people to make themselves competitive for the county’s main economic engine. “That means education and work force training,” Schaller said. “How do you get more people on the tread mill? And how do you get them from the low end of the treadmill to the higher end?”
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Anderson: Consolidate and Cut Waste to Balance Budget By Corrin M. Howe Contributing Writer The $1.6 billion shortfall in the next budget, and Governor Martin O’Malley’s stated position of either increasing taxes or dramatically reducing state services is Maryland State Delegate candidate Erik Anderson’s (RPatuxent River) number one concern. “My opponent (John Bohanan, D-California) has a 100 percent record of raising taxes. He has a 100 percent record of increasing spending. He is probably going to increase taxes and increase spending. I don’t see any change coming out of that,” Anderson said. Instead, Anderson said he has identified $3.9 billion in savings, mostly from the Maryland Health Department’s budget. He has a plan to increase
the current Medicaid benefits and manage the 200,000 increase in cases resulting from the federally-mandated changes in healthcare reform. He said his plan will dramatically cut costs without reducing services. Anderson concludes, based upon his own research, that neither taxes increases nor spending cuts are necessary to balance the budget. Instead he favors eliminating waste and consolidating. For example, he sees redundancies in the state’s departments for natural resources and environment in their protection of the Chesapeake Bay. “I’m a big fan of doing things smarter. Anybody can say they can cut. It’s coming up with a viable plan that sets candidates apart,” he said. “Maryland Department of Legislative Services stated this year that if income
tax was reduced from 6 percent back to the previous 5 percent gross revenues in state would go actually go up by approximately by three quarters of a billion dollars. And the reason being is that people would have greater spending power, have more money to spend in the economy.” Although he did not specifically list business and creating jobs in his top four challenges facing Maryland, Anderson spent most of his interview talking about both. He suggests a 100 percent repeal of Maryland’s corporate income taxes, which currently adds $744 million to the budget. He said such move would immediately create 6,000 direct jobs and up to 60,000 secondary jobs. “Now we are hiring more people, we are saving money, creating jobs
and directly impacting our small business to be able to hire more people and keep Maryland jobs solvent in Maryland without forcing businesses out of the state,” Anderson said. “I absolutely support that, I am passionate about that and that will be one of my most sincere focuses is getting people back to work.” While commuter rail and the Thomas Johnson Bridge are important, Anderson believes fixing three other traffic issues in St. Mary’s should take priority. The back up on Route 235, the slow down at Great Mills Road and Route 5 and the narrow width of Point Lookout Road in Scotland are all intertwined, according to Anderson. “You can’t fix one without the other.”
Profile of Erik Anderson, (R) Candidate for Maryland House of Delegates, Dist. 29B
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Bohanan: I Will Continue to Champion Education By Corrin M. Howe Contributing Writer Education and streamlined processes are keys to Maryland’s future, according to incumbent Maryland State Delegate John L. Bohanan, Jr. (D-California). As a member of the appropriations committee, Bohanan said he worked with Governor Martin O’Malley to reduce Maryland’s budget by $5 billion dollars without sacrificing the state’s commitment to education. “Specifically we will continue to hold priorities of education. Frankly we need to be cognizant of the impact on businesses and jobs for further reductions,” he said. Bohanan suggests recent acco-
lades for Maryland’s primary and secondary education signal an educated workforce, which in turn influences the economy for the state. “We are doing very well. (Kindergarten through 12th grade) has been ranked best in the country two years in a row. Higher education has a reputation which is just vastly improved over the last ten years,” Bohanan said. “Our public colleges and universities have come way up in terms of the value and the quality of the education they offer for the price. We’ve kept tuition frozen for four years.” Besides an emphasis on education, Maryland needs to be cognizant of the impact of its processes on businesses and jobs. “Sometimes our state government
is our own worst enemy in trying to stimulate and move projects forward. We are working with the state and the governor to tackle that. We have a long ways to go,” he said. “But to me that is one of the principle things we can do to move our own processes in a way that we move private investment along quicker and get businesses moving again and that’s where jobs get created.” Bohanan mentions the Department of Transportation and Maryland Department of Environment as the two places were new businesses get bogged down. He says the state needs to work with businesses by clearly stating the rules, the procedures and process for starting a business. Then the state needs to make sure that everything
happens “pretty quickly.” Transportation is another area needing attention over the next four years. Bohanan believes a third nuclear reactor coming on line in Calvert County should make the Southern Maryland counties eligible for federal funding. He said he is part of a group working very hard on seeking federal funding to move the Thomas Johnson Bridge improvements forward. However, as a state delegate he is also concerned about the gridlock in the Baltimore-Washington area, which is said to be among the worst in the country. Keeping vehicles moving is “all very expensive and keeping up with it is a challenge. Meanwhile we can’t neglect the rural areas, Eastern Shores and Western Maryland.”
Profile of John L. Bohanan, (D) Candidate for Maryland House of Delegates, Dist. 29B
Morgan: Govt. Doesn’t Create Jobs, Businesses Do By Corrin M. Howe Contributing Writer “We need to get back to controlling spending. It doesn’t take Warren Buffet…Jimmy Buffet can probably figure out that Maryland spends too much money,” says Maryland State Delegate candidate Matt Morgan (R-Hughesville). He recalls that in 2006 Maryland’s state budget was $29 billion and had a $1 billion surplus. Four years later, the state budget has increased to $33 billion and has a $2 billion deficit. In 2007 the state legislators went into special session to balance the budget by
increasing approximately a dozen taxes such as on sales, automobile excise and real estate. “Maryland doesn’t have a revenue problem as much as it does a spending problem,” Morgan says, “One point three million dollars in tax increases never brings in $1.3 million dollars worth of revenue.” As far as transportation needs in Southern Maryland, Morgan says it is one of his platforms to upgrade the infrastructure. Although he’s not in favor of any more federal stimulus money going to the states, if more money comes available, Morgan thinks the state should go after it hard to fund
improvements to the Thomas Johnson Bridge. Furthermore he favors bringing heavy high-speed rail to Southern Maryland. He points out that a 2009 study concluded that light commuter rail would be financially non-feasible. Morgan believes Maryland is falling behind its southern neighbor when it comes to infrastructure, which entices businesses to move out of state. He gives the example of Lockheed Martin’s recent headquarter move from Maryland to Virginia. “They have a better corporate tax rate, a better personal income tax rate and now they have a substantially better immigration policy than the state of
Maryland does. If you can’t compete with your neighboring states you aren’t going to draw businesses in. Those who can will move. I think that’s some of the problems we are facing,” Morgan said. Relaxing regulations like the Stormwater Management Act goes hand in hand. “Most people in the businesses community already know this that government doesn’t create jobs; businesses do,” he said. “And right now Maryland is ranked 45th in business friendliness. And until that’s fixed the jobs aren’t coming back.” news@countytimes.net
Profile of Matt Morgan, (R) Candidate for Maryland House of Delegates, Dist. 29A
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Wood: Legislature Will Be Faced with Tough Decisions By Corrin M. Howe Contributing Writer
Profile of John F. Wood, Jr. (D) Candidate for Maryland House of Delegates, Dist. 29A
Incumbent Maryland State Delegate Johnny F. Wood, Jr. (D-Mechanicsville) says there are only three ways to balance a budget, whether it be a county, state, federal or even a household budget. “Find a new source of revenue, cut programs or raise taxes. Will it happen this year? Unlikely, but the second year of the term? Yes, they are going to have to raise taxes and that is going to be tough,” Wood said. The projected $2 billion shortfall combined with the depletion of the $4.4 billion Maryland received from the Obama administration’s stimulus package only delayed the need to raise taxes,
according to Wood. He does not believe the legislature can realistically cut programs, except for a few “look good, feel good programs.” Just like a financially constrained family has to live within its means, so should the government, according to Wood. “You only have so much money in the kitty that’s all you can spend this week. We have a lot of programs within the state, but they are programs you do when you are flush. Just like when you are at home and you need a new pair of shoes if you don’t have money enough to buy them this week you wear the old ones. That’s how I look at it,” he said. One way Maryland citizens are making their family dollars stretch is crossing state borders to save money on
gasoline, cigarettes and to play video (slot) machines, Wood said. He admits to driving from Mechanicville to Virginia where he can save ten cents a gallon on gas. He knows of people crossing the river and saving $25 a carton on cigarettes. He suggested those who do drive to Virginia most likely decide to complete all their errands there. “What have we done? We’ve spent our whole paycheck in VA. And Maryland has suffered for that.” The money spent in other states is revenue not coming into Maryland’s treasure. He believes Maryland let the boat sail on a potential revenue source, video (slots) machines. Proposed, passed but never funded was the Thornton Bill to bring video machines to Maryland to fund education. He said did not initially
support the bill, but heard Delaware claims of $1 million from Maryland citizens crossing state lines. “Video machines are not taxing people. People from the beginning of time have gambled and they are going to continue to gamble,” Wood said. Finally, he believes the regulations on businesses in Maryland are too much. He accuses Governor Martin O’Malley and a small group of administrators of implementing all the regulations outside of the Maryland legislative sessions. “It’s like sneaking in the backdoor and I think it is wrong.” news@countytimes.net
Dyson: Taxes and Fees Are the Same Thing By Corrin M. Howe Contributing Writer
Profile of Roy Dyson (D) Candidate for Maryland State Senate Dist. 29
Whether the Maryland General Assembly calls it taxes or fees, it is all the same in the mind of incumbent Maryland State Senator Roy Dyson (D-Great Mills). “They are all robbing the people of Maryland from money in their pocketbooks,” Dyson said in an interview with the Southern Calvert Gazette. Dyson points to his record of consistently opposing tax or fee increases across both Republican and Democratic administrations. He voted against raising automobile registration fees under Governor Robert Ehrlich and against sales tax, flush tax
and a number of other fee increases under Governor Martin O’Malley. Maryland’s constitution mandates the legislators pass a balanced budget every year. Dyson thinks this is a benefit to its citizens. “It forces us to make the kind of cuts that brings about fiscal discipline needed today in government,” he said. One way to balance the next budget is to freeze departmental growth within the state. Stating government tends to grow at a certain percentage every year, Dyson suggests stopping that kind of growth is necessary because “we just can’t afford it.” The integrated regional transportation plan for St. Mary’s, Charles and
Calvert counties is one of the bills Dyson said he had a hand in passing. The plan provides a blueprint for the infrastructure necessary to keep highways moving within the region. The Tri-County Council has listed the Thomas Johnson Bridge and light commuter rail as top priorities, which Dyson supports. He also introduced a bill to build the second companion expansion to the bridge, which did not pass. Dyson is optimistic that the recession is ending and the economy will continue to grow, providing jobs that will increase revenues. This is a time to cut the state budget and not increase taxes and stall the growth, he said. He is excited about the Base Closure
and Realignment Commission (BRAC) to bring thousands more jobs to Maryland next year. While these jobs are not coming to Southern Maryland, they are jobs in the defense industry, which will hopefully encourage people to stay. Dyson believes Maryland’s highly ranked education system is the reason BRAC moved jobs to Maryland and why people will stay in Maryland. Finally, Dyson believes is record of support for small business needs in Maryland has consistently won him the backing and high marks of a number of small business groups over the years. news@countytimes.net
Waugh: Cut Taxes, Create Jobs By Corrin M. Howe Contributing Writer
Profile of Steve Waugh (R) Candidate for Maryland State Senate Dist. 29
“Jobs are the issue, taxes are the problem and spending is the cause,” says Maryland State Senator candidate Steve Waugh (R-Lusby). If elected, his top legislative agenda is to reduce taxes across the board so businesses and entrepreneurs can make more money and hire more people. “I think it is time to roll it (taxes) back to where it was. And see what we can do to boost the economy,” Waugh said. “Once you get the economy growing the revenues will come in.” In addition to cutting taxes, Waugh would like to find efficiencies in the current state departments, some more than
others. “It’s all about finding efficiencies. We have to teach government how to improve its tooth to tail. Reduce overhead just like a business does, just like a family does on a budget. That’s my approach,” he said. A state senator should support the counties priorities and needs when it comes to transportation issues, Waugh said. He pointed out that the Tri-County Council is reviewing the region’s needs and integrating them into one plan, which will be integrated into the state’s overall transportation plan. Having said this, he does think bringing light rail to Southern Maryland and addressing the Thomas Johnson Bridge should be high priorities. “Most importantly that bridge is a
huge, huge artery for Southern Maryland. Just the other day it wasn’t even closed it was just restricted for inspection and it virtually shut down two counties,” he said. “We can’t afford one day to wake up and have the bridge fail inspection to start planning the next bridge. We need to get going on that right now.” As summarized in his political mantra, creating jobs and reducing unemployment needs to be the singular focus of Maryland over the next four years, according to Waugh. “I think right now Maryland has become one of the worst business climates in the United States and its running businesses out of business. We’ve lost 3,000 businesses in the last couple of years.” More important than trying to at-
tract large businesses to the state, Waugh believes small businesses are the backbone to the economy. “I was talking to a guy who is the 6th or 7th largest employer in Calvert County. He has 70 employees. That’s not a really big business. There are thousands of small businesses down here. If we can set the condition so that each one of them hires one person, our unemployment problem is solved,” Waugh said. The way to improve the conditions, according to Waugh, is to make Maryland competitive again by cutting taxes and restraining spending and restraining regulations. news@countytimes.net
Davies: Improving TJ Bridge ‘Absolutely Necessary’ By Corrin M. Howe Contributing Writer
Profile of Chris Davies (D) Candidate for Maryland House of Delegates Dist. 29C
Facilitating a third nuclear reactor at Calvert Cliffs is critical to the economic health of Southern Maryland in the opinion of State Delegate candidate Chris Davies (D-Solomons). “The third reactor will be one of the largest construction projects in the history of the state of Maryland, bringing over 4,000 jobs to the region over a five to six year period,” Davies said. “Think of how that can help local business and housing and all aspects of our community during that time period.” After completion there will be approximately 800 permanent jobs on site and hundreds and hundreds of supporting
jobs such as restaurants and retail, according to Davies. It will also help with the current problem of over 600 home foreclosures in the area. Although he would like to see light rail come to Southern Maryland, Davies would rather see more high-paying and high-quality jobs here so that families can enjoy the quality of life available here. Not being a businessman himself, he talked to hundreds of small business owners who all agree reducing the bureaucracy, red tape and permitting process would increase the business friendliness of the state. Davies would like to see the county commissioners work with the state to streamline processes for small and large businesses. Improving the Thomas Johnson
Bridge is “absolutely necessary” for both the health and public safety of both Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. He pointed out that addressing the bridge 15 years ago would’ve cost $350 million, which he agrees is a lot of money, but is less than the total projected costs if the state starts start now. He doesn’t want to see the state legislature study it for another 10 years either. He promises to be diligent in making the bridge a reality. In general, Davies is optimistic about Maryland’s current economic state. He believes the nation has passed through the hardest financial times; however, he would like to see the state continue to see the times as an opportunity to make smart growth moves with the priorities resting with safe schools, safe town centers and
safe neighborhoods. One way to guarantee public safety, Davies said, is to continue giving resources to the all-volunteer first responders in the counties – the resources fire, rescue and emergency medical services will need to keep up with the growing communities. Davies is proud of Maryland’s commitment to public education. But as a fiscal conservative, he does not believe that spending more on education means citizens are getting a better education. He points out a number of initiatives between the business and schools which don’t require additional funds. news@countytimes.net
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O’Donnell: ‘Regulations Are Strangling Industry’
By Corrin M. Howe Contributing Writer
Incumbent Maryland Delegate Anthony “Tony” O’Donnell (R-Lusby) is passionate about what Governor Martin L. O’Malley’s administration and the Maryland Department of the Environment have done to the Stormwater Management Act passed by the state legislature in 2007. “I am not opposed to regulation. But it should be common sense regulation. But the O’Malley administration and the Maryland Department of the Environment have crafted regulations which are strangling industry.” O’Donnell spoke to a priest recently
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who wants to add a $14,000 expansion to the current food bank; however the $20,000 engineering study and potential $80,000 in property upgrades takes the project off the board. This is only one example of how such regulations are shutting down the construction industry around the state, according to the delegate. “We need jobs. We need the revenue those jobs supply,” he said. However, a lack of revenue in the state is not what has made the budget the most challenging thing facing the legislature over the next four years. “We don’t have a revenue problem as much as we have a spending problem in the state. I think spending cuts are indicated.
The Maryland state budget has increased from $28 billion a year to $32 billion a year,” O’Donnell said. “It’s a massive increase and we can’t continue take federal bailouts like we’ve been doing the last two years.” Like some of his Republican colleagues running for state office, O’Donnell believes spending reduction doesn’t necessarily lead to cuts in services. He suggests that a 100 percent audit of Maryland’s Medicaid program could recover nearly $200 million in billing errors. Currently, Maryland only audits 1 percent of the current bills submitted for payment, he said. Another area is to return to the standard that mass transit should recover 40 percent of its cost from collecting fairs.
According to O’Donnell, the O’Malley administration did away with that requirement thus heavily subsidizing the program and putting a strain on transportation projects such as the Thomas Johnson Bridge. “He needs to quit raiding the transportation trust fund to pay for operating costs in other areas. It continues to happen and that’s why we don’t have the money to move forward with the projects like the Thomas Johnson Bridge,” O’Donnell said. If re-elected, he hopes to continue moving the bridge forward. He would like to see nearly $200 billion set aside over next few years to start the right-of-way land acquisition and engineering necessary to improve the bridge.
Profile of Anthony O’Donnell (R) Candidate for Maryland House of Delegates Dist. 29C
Quinn: New Bridge is Not Top Priority
Libertarian Party candidate for Maryland State Delegate Shawn Quinn (Solomons) stands out from his opponents when it comes to his position on the Thomas Johnson Bridge. “The bridge is right in middle of my district. The problem with the bridge is there is really no place right now to build a bridge. They’d have to build on the existing site or they’d have to steal land from people who live down there,” he said. He is not in favor of the government exercising its right to eminent domain to take property from individuals for the greater good of the public. “Eminent domain is a bad thing. Peo-
ple work hard for what they have and the government is just going to come in and say ‘too bad, we want that land and we are going to sell it for this price.’ They don’t even give them what the land is worth, just what they say it is worth,” Quinn said. A more serious transportation issue resides in the largest community in the southern end of Calvert County, according to Quinn. The Chesapeake Ranch Estates (CRE) is home to approximately 4,000 people whose homes are still on dirt roads. Quinn has personal experience over the last few years attempting to transport snowbound nurses to and from work. He’d rather see paved roads in CRE before concentrating on the bridge. When it comes to the main issues facing Maryland over the next four years, Quinn has similar answers as other candi-
dates. High state taxes, uncontrolled spending and lack of jobs are important. He’s not in favor of increasing taxes to balance the budget. In fact, he’d rather “find out where we are spending our money. I don’t think our government knows where it spends its money.” He does not feel 87 state funded departments are necessary. He believes some overlap exist in responsibilities. For example, he thinks the state police, Department of Natural Resources and state corrections department can be made into one department with one administration while still allowing for all the separate duties and functions of law enforcement. Bringing jobs to Maryland is a matter of reducing or eliminating business taxes, according to Quinn. He pointed out that Delaware has
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no corporate taxes and they are receiving all the new jobs. “If we don’t get jobs into Maryland we won’t have a strong enough tax base to pay for all these programs we have now, much less anything we might need in the future. Stimulate jobs rather than stimulate economy,” he said. The large number of regulations imposed upon businesses is also hurting Maryland’s economy. “You can’t even start a business unless you have $5,000 in your pocket by the time you get through all the permits and the red tape and the regulations just to open your doors,” Quinn said. “You haven’t even done sale one yet. There is something wrong with that. We need to repeal so many regulations.”
Profile of Shawn Quinn, Libertarian, Candidate for Maryland House of Delegates Dist. 29C
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Rita’s Italian Ice Doing Well in Southern Maryland Company Symbol Close Close Change
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St. Mary’s Hospital Celebrates First Anniversary with MedStar Health
This October, St. Mary’s Hospital is celebrating its first anniversary as a member of MedStar Health, the mid-Atlantic region’s largest not-for-profit healthcare system. The partnership of the two not-for-profit entities creates possibilities for expanding services; advancing technologies; recruiting and retaining quality physicians; remaining financially strong during turbulent economic times; and planning for the future, especially when ad-
dressing changes due to healthcare reform. To complement physician recruitment efforts at St. Mary’s Hospital, MedStar Physician Partners (MPP), a multi-specialty physician practice owned by MedStar Health, recently joined with two physician practices in St. Mary’s County. In June, it opened MedStar Physician Partners at St. Clement’s, which was formerly St. Clement’s Medical Care, LLC, and Chesapeake Family Healthcare.
ta’s went out of business early in the summer and the people from Rita’s asked him and his sister if they would want to take it over. “We had no prep time. We literally just threw the doors open,” Tiburzi. That branch has already been shut down for the winter months, but it will be re-opened in the spring at the same time as the Solomon’s Island branch. “We’re different than a regular ice cream shop,” Bishop said. They make their Italian Ice like ice cream, which makes it unique from other types of Italian Ice. According to Bishop, it was Tiburzi’s idea to begin operating a Rita’s branch. “He sucked me into the Rita’s vortex,” she said. Tiburzi was working in Philadelphia when he discovered Rita’s. “I liked the product
more than anything,” he said. Before he ever thought about owning one, Rita’s was his treat of choice, Tiburzi said. When he came back to St. Mary’s County, Bishop was thinking about going into a business, so he suggested Rita’s. Bishop and Tiburzi acquired the Solomon’s Rita’s because the rest of the branches in the area were already owned. Bishop attributes Rita’s success to the “fresh, high quality product” they serve. “You get hooked on it,” Bishop said. “You really get addicted.” That addiction keeps people coming back for more. Rita’s closes in the winter, so by the time they open in the spring, people are ready for it. “People go crazy. They need their Rita’s fix,” Bishop said. The normal crowd in Rita’s is varied, with a lot of families and children and everyone else besides. Much of their business comes from repeat customers. “Once they try it, they come back,” Tiburzi said. Nobody foresees Rita’s going anywhere anytime soon, and there are thoughts of opening branches further out west. According to the Rita’s webpage, Rita’s is now allowing people in Arizona and Texas to open branches. “Everybody loves Rita’s,” Tiburzi said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Jeff Tiburzi serves Quintin McQueen at the Rita’s Italian Ice shop on Solomon’s Island on Sept. 9. Tiburzi co-own this and the Rita’s in Lexington Park with his sister Cassie Bishop.
St. Mary’s Receives Heritage Grants The Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium, (SMHAC) announces the award of $9,200, total, for 11 projects across the three counties of Southern Maryland. The individual grants were for a maximum of $1,000 per award, with each organization matching the awards dollar-for-dollar to fund their project. The award recipients in St. mary’s County in 2010 include: • Interpretive Signs & Brochures for the Pilgrimage of Descendents, Confederate Memorial Park º $1,000. The funds will support signs and brochures for the Park to use throughout the year and in their annual event. • Implementing Living History, Historic Sotterley – $1,000. During the War of 1812
Bicentennial years Sotterley plans to begin the Reinterpretation of Sotterley project that is funded as part of the realization of the new Interpretive Plan. • Facing Fences School Art Project, Historic St. Mary’s City – $1,000. County students will create an exhibit of “picket fence art” as an extension of the Smithsonian exhibit, “Between Fences” which is coming to HSMC in early 2011. This is the seventh year for the Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium Mini-Grant Program. The Heritage Area receives its funding from the three counties’ Boards of Commissioners, the Maryland State Heritage Area Authority and private contributions.
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Pax River School Liaison Officer Helps Students and Schools By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Naval Air Station Patuxent River recently acquired a new School Liaison Officer. Dawn Simpson began working in her new position in August, near the start of the new school year. “It’s a relatively new position here,” Simpson said. The person who had held the position previously had been there a year, and the program has only been on base for two years total. Simpson is a civilian who works for the Navy, which means she is not actually enlisted in the Navy, but she is contracted to do work for them. So far, Simpson said she has been doing meet and greets with the people in the St. Mary’s County School district and determining what kind of groundwork her predecessor left for her to work with. One of the functions the School Liaison Officer performs is to help children and their families during the transition from one school to another and helping families to choose a school, Simpson said. “We want to make sure and try the best we can to ease that transition,” said Captain Steve Schmeiser, the Commanding Officer of the Naval Air Station. Some parents opt to home school their children in order to keep their schooling consistent in spite of all the moves they make. Other parents send their kids to private, parochial, charter schools or public schools. Some families move so often that the students attend a new school every three years or so, and the students can attend up to nine different schools before they graduate. Part of what parents need to take into account is whether they will be living in base housing or living off base. The onbase housing is only zoned for certain schools, with the school busses for those schools allowed to come on base for student transportation. “We also provide information on documentation,” Simpson said. Schools from state to state can have different require-
ments of students and the documentation required to enroll them in school. She also provides families with information about programs the students can get involved in. She also works with the schools and tells them about deployment schedules and what possible effects the disruption of their home life can have on kids and their performance in school. Some children will not perform as well as they normally would while others will act up until their home life settles down again. Other students will not show any change in their performance or behavior. It all depends on the nature of the individual child. One program to help students during their transition from school to school is the Student 2 Student Program. “It’s there to help new students confront the challenge of transition,” Simpson said. There are Student 2 Student Programs in Leonardtown, Great Mills, St. Mary’s Ryken and Patuxent High School. The program advisors and students in the program attend training sessions in San Antonio, Texas. “They need friends and people they can talk to,” Simpson said. The School Liaison Officer position was started because there was a gap between the school districts and the military base and the families. “There was a need to help support the families while service men and women were deployed,” Simpson said. Even more important is making sure “military children still get a good education in spite of the number of schools they attend.” Simpson’s position is also important from a Public Relations standpoint, according to Schmeiser. She’s helping to build relationships on and off base with everybody from school superintendents to the teachers and councilors in the individual schools. Schmeiser said it’s important to help ease the transition form school to school not only for the children, but for the members of the family who are also in the Navy. “When their family is happy, the sailor is happy,” Schmeiser said.
Dawn Simpson, School Liaison Officer, and Capt. Steve Schmeiser, commanding officer of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, visit classes on the first day of school. Simpson stepped into her position in August. Photo by Frank Marquart
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Pearl Callis, 85 Pearl Hemby Callis, 85 of Hollywood, MD passed away on September 21, 2010 at her residence. Born August 27, 1925 in Lagrange Greene County, NC she was the daughter of the late James B. and Eugenia Howell Hemby. Pearl was a member of the Hollywood United Methodist Church; she was a Charter member of the Hollywood Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, past President, (1960-1961), Treasurer (1971), and past Secretary (1964). In addition to her parents Pearl was preceded in death by her husband Noah Callis and ten brothers and sisters. Pearl is survived by her sons; Gary (Sally) Callis of Hollywood, MD, and Patrick (Carol) Callis of Santa Anna, TX grandchildren; David Callis, Christopher Callis, and Tricia Callis, great-grandchildren; Greyson Callis, and Mary Callis, siblings; Marilyn Jones of Baltimore, MD, and Mary Ann Denton of Snow Hill, NC, Family received friends for Pearl’s Life Celebration on Friday, September 24, 2010 in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD with prayers recited. A Funeral Service was conducted on Saturday, September 25, 2010 in Hollywood United Methodist Church with Reverend Sheldon Reese officiating. Interment followed in Joy Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were; Harley Cook, Steve Russell, Mickey Brown, Mike Dillow, Dick Blake, and Steve Hall. Honorary pallbearers were; Danny Dawson, Bobby Russell, Tom Collier, and Ron Leonard. Memorial contributions may be made to Hollywood United Methodist Church, 24422 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or Hollywood Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636 Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
Lizette Day, 82 Lizette T. Day, 82, of Hollywood, MD, Sotterley Plantation docent and volunteer, Master Gardener, member of Garden Club of Southern Maryland and the League of Women Voters, mother and grandmother, passed peacefully after a brief re-encounter with cancer on Friday September 3, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Lizette was born Marta Lizette Thomas in Baltimore, Maryland on October 25th, 1928 to John Bosley Thomas (Baltimore City chemist and researcher on defense projects during both world wars), and Marguerite Maas Thomas, concert pianist. Lizette attended the Maryland Institute College of Art, then married Gaylord Hill Day of Bal-
timore in 1948, accompanying him on a series of industrial and later governmental postings in the Caribbean islands, Venezuela, Colombia and Iran until she returned to Baltimore in 1964 to oversee their son’s education. Upon her husband’s retirement, Lizette took a position as docent and Gaylord as public relations manager at the Sotterley Plantation historic manor in 1976. The couple resided at Sotterley Plantation in Brink Cottage, which overlooks the Patuxent. Lizette and Gaylord lived there until his death in 1985 – with Lizette continuing to reside there late into the 1990s. Lizette was intimately involved with Sotterley as it developed from a private house with limited public access to a museum establishment with a professional staff. Lizette had a full, rich life – which took her overseas where her warmth, beauty and joy in living enriched small expatriate colonies and where she and her husband established strong friendships within the larger local community. On their arrival in Sotterley, Mr. and Mrs. Day were fortunate to be welcomed into the heart of St. Mary’s County, developing another set of friendships which sustained her after her husband’s passing. Lizette was fully engaged in life and was blessed with an interest and affection for people, which endeared her to many and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Lizette is survived by son Eugene Day, daughter-in-law Sophia Day Campbell (nee Obolensky), sister Jeanne Thomas Dorsey, and grandsons Nicholas, Alexis and Sebastian Day. A Memorial will be held at Sotterley Plantation, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD on Sunday, October 24, 2010 from 3 until 5 p.m. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Charles Gibson, 89 Charles Freeman Gibson, 89, of Colton’s Point, MD died September 23, 2010 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center with his family by his side. He was born July 11, 1921 in Abell, MD to the late Charles Henry and Doris Cheseldine Gibson. Charles enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in September 1942 and proudly served until April 1946 as a Radioman. He served in the Pacific Theatre aboard the USS Ochlockonee and the CGC Mohawk and received various medals including the WWII Victory Medal. He retired from Strike Aircraft Test Directorate, EW&R Branch, Electronic Warfare Section B at the Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River, MD as a supervisory Electronics Technician in 1976. He was a life-long waterman raised on the Potomac River and spent his childhood working with his father and brothers oystering, crabbing and fishing on the dory boat, Doris C, which is currently on display at the St. Clement’s Island Marina.
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Charles was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 221 in Avenue, MD serving three terms as Post Commander. He took great pride in displaying the American flag along with the Maryland flag at home and often times was seen raising or lowering the flags at the American Legion Post 221 in Avenue. He was one of the founders of the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department serving as the Department’s first Vice President. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Grace “Bebe” Jackson Morris Gibson; his children; Nicholas Thaddeus Gibson (Sheryl) and Susan Laurita Horn (Harry), 6 grandchildren ; Theresa Friess (Gary), Nicholas Gibson (Crystal), Dennis Gibson (Brittany), and Laura Latchford (James), Jessica Horn and Barbara Horn; 8 great grandchildren; Dustin Vachalek , Toby Friess, Cheyanne Friess, Wyatt Friess, Rebekah Gibson, Summer Gibson, Candice Gibson, Jordan Gibson, and Andrea Gibson and his siblings Shirley Krucelyak, Peggy Wood and Thelma Boteler. He is preceded in death by his brothers Henry and James Gibson and great granddaughter Mikala. Serving as pallbearers will be Steve Krucelyak, Jamie Gibson, Pat Wood, Charles Wood, Francis Gibson and Timothy Gibson. The family received friends on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 where prayers were recited followed by American Legion prayers. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, September 27, 2010 at Holy Angels Church, 21340 Colton Point Road, Avenue, MD 20609 with Reverend William H. Gurnee, III officiating. Interment followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Bushwood, MD. Memorial contributions can be made to 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 or to St. Mary’s Nursing Center, 21585 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Joseph Goldsborough, 74 Joseph C. “Joe” Goldsborough, 74, of Hollywood, MD died September 21, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born March 6, 1936 in Hollywood, MD he was the son of the late Delmas and Loretta Hayden Goldsborough. He was the loving husband of the late Margaret Agnes Goldsborough whom he married in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD and she preceded him in death on June 16, 2006. Mr. Goldsborough is survived by his son Wayne Goldsborough (Eileen) of Lexington Park, MD. He is also survived by his siblings; Bobby Goldsborough (Pat) of Hollywood, MD, Tommy Goldsborough (Rose) of Mechanicsville, MD and Dorothy Ann Lopitz of Hollywood, MD as well as 2 Grandchildren; Paul and Alan Goldsborough.
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Mr. Goldsborough was an owner and operator of Goldsborough Construction for 62 years, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the Hollywood Moose Lodge, and enjoyed softball, fishing and crabbing. The family received friends on Friday, September 24, 2010 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD with prayers said. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, September 25, 2010, in St. John s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers were John Chapman, Richie Bowles, Hank Hayden, Chuck Hayden, Wade Norris, and Willie Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers were Kenny Dement, Ralph Moran, Bill Revere, Bear Johnson, Sparky Woodburn, Richard Fritz, Capt. Jim, Kevin Guy and Dr. J. Contributions in memory of Mr. Goldsborough can be made to St. John’s Building Fund, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Ella Hemming, 96 Ella Louise Hemming, 96, of Hollywood, MD died September 22, 2010 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtow n, MD surrounded by her family. She was born April 13, 1914 in Clements, Maryland, the daughter of the late Peter Henry Harris and Catherine Eleanora Goldsborough. Her daughters; Mary Louise Farmer Meekins and Elaine Kelly Martin, both of Hollywood, survive her. She is also survived by her Grandchildren; James Francis Knott, Jr., Joseph Frederick Knott, Rose Dale Yannayon, Anthony Joseph Farmer, Cynthia Marie Norris, Charles Spencer Martin Jr., Jeffery Allen Martin, Robert Anthony Martin, Beverly Ann Dahlstrom all of Hollywood, MD Michael Wayne Farmer of Hughesville, Louis Guy Knott Jr. and David Wayne Knott of Leonardtown, MD. Her Great Grandchildren; Mallory Knott, Bryan Yannayon, John Glen Yannayon, Jeremy Knott, Donald Farmer, Sarah Cabrea, Joshua Holmes, Emily Holmes, Matthew Knott, Mackenzie Meade, Michael Pratt, Jenna Martin, Joseph Martin, Justin Martin, Britt Thorne, Kirk Thorne, Michael Dahlstrom, Matthew Dahlstrom, Skyler Martin and Luke Martin also survive her. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Clarence Guy Knott, Thomas Edward Quade and Joseph Anthony Hemming, her sons James Francis Knott, Sr. and Louis Guy Knott, Sr., her grandchildren, Matthew David Farmer, Timothy Webster Farmer, Sharon Lee Knott, Valerie Ann Martin, her sonin-laws, Charles Everett Farmer and Charles Spencer Martin, Sr., her sisters, Mary Agnes Wheeler, Ann Grace Farrell, Catherine Eleanora Thompson, Margaret May Quade, Mary Lessie Pilkerton, Amy Lucille Hall Magruder and her brother, William Henry Harris. Mrs. Hemming graduated from Bayside School in 1930, it was located on Big
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Continued Chestnut Road in Clements. There were two students that graduated that year, Mrs. Hemming being one of them. The graduation ceremony was held upstairs of Dukes Restaurant in Leonardtown, now known as Café des’ Artistes. She was a homemaker all of her life. In her earlier years Mrs. Hemming was a volunteer for the Office on Aging. Mrs. Hemming enjoyed playing bingo, dancing, traveling and playing cards. She had a “green thumb” when it came to growing African Violets. She enjoyed conversing on the telephone and being with her family and many friends. She especially enjoyed her Great-Grandchildren. Pallbearers will be James Francis Knott, Jr., Joseph Frederick Knott, Michael Wayne Farmer, Anthony Joseph Farmer, Louis Guy Knott Jr., David Wayne Knott, Charles Spencer Martin, Jr., Jeffery Allen Martin, Robert Anthony Martin and Darren Dahlstrom. Honorary pallbearers will be her Great-Grandchildren. The Family received friends on Sunday, September 26, 2010 from in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD, with prayers recited. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Monday, September 27, 2010 in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, Maryland, with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the St. John’s School Capitol Campaign, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 or the Hollywood Fire Department, P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Martha Johnson, 94 M a r t h a Jane Abell Johnson, 94, of Hollywood, MD passed away on September 25, 2010 in St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Leonardtown, MD. Born February 22, 1916 in Hollywood, MD she was the daughter of the late John L and Janie L Wible Abell . Mrs. Johnson was the loving wife of late Joseph Melvin Johnson, Sr. whom she married on November 25, 1937 in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, Maryland, he preceded her in death on July 6, 1994. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her children; Charles “Honkey” Johnson and Danny Johnson (Linda) both of Hollywood, MD, as well as nine Grandchildren, nineteen Great-Grandchildren and eight GreatGreat Grandchildren. Martha is preceded in death by her siblings: Manning Abell, Vivian Abell, Bert Abell, Sr., Claude Abell, Martin Abell, Catherine Norris, Karl Abell, John Louis Abell, Jr., Addie Abell, Agatha Adams, Loretta Goldsborough, and her twin George Abell, along with her Grandchild Rose Emery and son Joseph Melvin Johnson, Jr. She was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and was a homemaker. Mrs. Johnson loved wrestling, spending time with family and friends and she enjoyed sitting at home on her porch.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 30, 2010 from 5– 8 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be said at 7 p.m., with Deacon Amon Ripple. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 1, 2010 at 10 a.m. in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, and Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating.. Interment will follow in the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Hunley, Joe Johnson, Billy Johnson, Danny Johnson, Henry Ellioh and Susan Elliott. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Tracy Hunley, Cathy Johnson, Angie Woodrum, and Becky Johnson. Contributions in memory of Martha Jane Abell Johnson can be made to St. John’s Building Fund, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 or the Hollywood Vol. Fire Department, P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Helen Joy, 32 Helen Theresa “Sissy” Joy, 32 of Greencastle, PA formerly of Loveville, MD died September 16, 2010 in Greencastle, PA. Born March 27, 1978 in L e o n a r d t ow n , MD she was the daughter of Paul C. Tippett and Frances E. ( Mor n i ngst a r)
Tippett of Loveville, MD. In addition to her parents, Sissy is survived by her husband, Robert Lee Joy, II, her children, Brandon, Hayley and Tyler, brothers, Troy C. Tippett (Karen) of Mechanicsville, MD, Tommy A. Tippett of Loveville, MD and Paul Tippett, Jr. of California, MD. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Kaitlyn and Alex Tippett of Mechanicsville, MD and Memphis Tippett of Loveville, MD. Sissy was a stay at home wife and mother; the things she loved the most. Family received friends on Thursday, September 23, 2010 in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 21708 Mt. Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659. A Funeral Service was held. Interment followed in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Morganza, MD. Serving as pallbearers were Chad and Christopher Richards, Justin Miller, Timmy Walker, Pat Hurley and Billy Morningstar. Memorial contributions may be made to Paul and Frances Tippett, P.O. Box 132, Loveville, MD 20656. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Leslie Kerig, 57 Leslie Marie Kerig, 57, of Ridge, MD, died Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the St. Mary’s Hospice House from complications following surgery. Leslie was born in Cumberland, MD on May 21, 1953, the
first child of Joseph D. and Ruth Lee Carter. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, Leonardtown, MD, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, MD and received her Master’s Degree in history from Goddard College, VT with study focusing on the Vietnam War. Leslie married George Robert Kerig on September 6, 1976, in Our Lady’s Church, Leonardtown, MD. Her proudest achievement was her accomplished daughter Erin. George Robert and Leslie Kerig retired to Ridge, MD in 2005 after 30 years of residence in Alexandria, VA. Leslie had a 25year career with the Catholic Diocese of Arlington teaching at St. Thomas More Cathedral School and Bishop Denis J. O’Connell High School. She taught pottery for several years at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center for the City of Alexandria, VA. In retirement, Leslie was a costumed interpreter for historic St. Mary’s City, Maryland. Leslie is survived by her husband, George Robert Kerig of Ridge, MD, their daughter Erin M. Nielsen, her husband Ben and their three children Emma, Jake, and Abigail of Lorton, VA, her mother Ruth Lee Carter of Leonardtown, MD, and her sister Mary Karen Newstadt of Palmyra, PA, as
well as brothers in law, sisters in law and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews located throughout the United States. She is predeceased by her father, Joseph D. Carter, 1985. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with a Memorial Service at 12 p.m. with Fr. Stephen Carter officiating. Donations may be made in memory of Leslie Marie Kerig to the Ridge Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge, MD 20680 or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home,
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General Membership meetings of the NAACP St. Mary’s County Branch #7025 for the purpose of election of officers and at-large members of the executive committee. 1. On September 29, 2010 there will be an election of the Nominating Committee. All members whose memberships are current as of 30 days prior to the meeting date may be elected to the Nominating Committee. 2. On October 27, 2010 there will be a report of the Nominating Committee, receipt of Nominations by Petition and election of the Election Supervisory Committee. All members whose memberships are current as of April 1st may be nominated for office or as an at-large member of the Executive Committee. In order to sign a nominating petition or be elected to the Election Supervisory Committee, a member must be current as of 30 days prior to the October meeting. 3. On November 17, 2010 the election of officers and at-large members of the Executive Committee will take place. Polls will be open from 6:15 PM until 7:45 PM. In order to vote in a Branch election, one must be a member in good standing of the Branch 30 days prior to the election. A form of identification is required. We look forward to your participation in these activities. ALL MEETINGS WILL BE 6:30 PM AT THE SMECO BUILDING, 23365 HOLLYWOOD ROAD, LEONARDTOWN, MARYLAND 20650
Don’t Bite on Dyson Double-Talk In this 2010 election we have a choice for our District 29 Senate Seat between Steve Waugh and Roy Dyson. Both are considered conservative. For the last 16 years, Mr. Dyson has a history of locally saying what is wrong with those crazy people in Annapolis, but singing a different tune when there. He has long cultivated a local reputation as a legislative “aginner” while mostly only pushing through minor local issues. This “aginner” reputation may still be valid to many voters, however reality is very different. As of four years ago, with his crucial stem cell funding vote, Dyson became an ally of Senate President Mike Miller and much more of a Democrat team player. Mr. Dyson has a track record of mostly voting against tax increases, but for the last four years he has voted to approve Governor O’Malley’s budget supported by those tax increases. I guess you can have your cake and eat it too. The special tax session in 2007 and the generous federal stimulus used to balance Maryland’s budget in 2009 and 2010 are over. The only way to continue Maryland spending is to increase taxes. Times are changing. Steve Waugh will support Governor Ehrlich. Steve Waugh and Ehrlich will work to block adding to costly state programs, work to block adding regulations and work to block more tax increases. If you recall, in Ehrlich’s administration,
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the budget, spending and taxes in Maryland were getting under control. Ehrlich says he needs Waugh elected to help block predictable legislative excesses and says this is a serious election that will dictate Maryland’s direction for the next 10 years. Steve Waugh recognizes state taxes are driving out businesses and taxpayers. Jobs and strong businesses are vital. The additional service taxes being considered will drive more businesses out of business and out of state. It is generally understood the “millionaire” income tax increase passed in the 2007 special session succeeded in driving enough of our most productive citizens to other states that the net revenues from that segment went down significantly. The most recent quietly enacted excessive increase is unemployment taxes. Sales taxes need to be reduced to the more acceptable 5%. Steve Waugh will treat businesses and taxpayers as partners, not sources of revenue. As Steve Waugh says, “Jobs are the Issue, Taxes are the Problem, and Spending is the Cause.” Please support and vote for Steve Waugh as our next senator in District 29 representing St. Mary’s, Calvert and Charles Counties. To learn more, visit his website at Steve Waugh for Maryland Senate 2010. Mike Thompson Hollywood, MD
Summerseat Farm would like to thank our Southern Maryland neighbors for a great turnout for our monthly “First Saturday” open house from 10 AM until 2 PM on Sept. 4. Despite being a holiday weekend, more than 100 visitors showed up for tours of the manor house, gardens and surrounding features, and to visit our animals (Bison, sheep, goats, chickens, geese, cow, donkey, pigs, and more) in the barnyard area. Some snapped pictures of the kids feeding the goats, geese, and “Pickles” the pig. Several families also brought picnic lunches and enjoyed a leisurely meal under the trees. Our last “First Saturday” event of this year is coming up on Oct. 2 so don’t miss a fun outing with family and friends. If you have children, bring some bread or rolls with you, the kids love
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Lollar vs Hoyer is About More Than One Issue This is in response to a letter posted here on Sept. 23 that was written by Robert J. Natter, a resident of Florida, where he says Hoyer is crucial to protecting PAX, which is an exaggeration. Again, Steny Hoyer has been supportive of Military Bases in his District, but what Congressman wouldn’t? We thank him for that, but he is not “God” in this area. Readers should focus on the fact that the Base Relocation and Closure (BRAC) Commissions were INDEPENDENT, and overall BRAC decisions for moving functions and jobs to PAX were based upon merit, NOT POLITICS, contrary to what Mr. Natter wants you to believe. And, it is a good thing for Southern Maryland that politics were taken out of the decisions because if not, many of these functions and the many jobs may have gone to the State of California because of their much larger Congressional Delegation. Mr. Natter is a resident of Florida, and Maryland’s 5th District voters should thoughtfully decide who their Congressman should be, not out of state people like Mr. Natter, by looking at all issues. Why does Steny Hoyer have to get out of state people to campaign for him? I ask you to consider Charles Lollar who is an advocate of a strong national defense, now a US Marine Reserve Officer who served this country in Kosovo where he was awarded the “Kosovo Campaign Medal”, “Navy Unit Commendation”, “Combat Action Ribbon”, and “Joint Meritorious Unit Award”. Charles Lollar now does his Reserve Duty at the Pentagon as an Intelligence Officer, and he is a great American. Contrast that to Steny Hoyer, the career Politician. But, let’s keep in mind that all federal spending, including military spending, should be wise spending. Let’s look at the broader picture, because
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to feed the animals, and the animals enjoy it too. Don’t forget that picnic lunch and, for the adventurous, hike our walking trail. If you can’t make it for “First Saturday,” don’t miss the annual quilt auction or one of our other events coming up in October. We look forward to having you visit. For those with a few spare hours, we can always use volunteers. We are located at 26655 Three Notch Road (Rte 235) about 100 yards north of the blinking light at the Rte 247 intersection. Visit us online at www.summerseat.org. Handicapped parking is available. Preserving The Past, Protecting The Future.
this election is about more than one issue, contrary to what Mr. Natter is trying to convey to you. Steny Hoyer is not the moderate that he once was and he now supports the extreme policies of the Obama Administration, Harry Reid, and Nancy Pelosi. The very policies that Mr. Hoyer has supported will require cuts to military funding, and all government spending if we are to remain solvent as a nation. Hoyer has supported policies of massive government spending with $13 trillion in debt, and continuing deficits that are weakening this nation. We cannot continue to be a military super power if we are not an economic super power. Mr. Hoyer supported radical Healthare Reform that the majority of Americans did not want, and did so with back door political deals, to increase healthcare costs and water down benefits to the majority who were satisfied with their health care. Mr. Hoyer also voted for the Cap & Trade Bill that will in President Obama’s own words “necessarily cause energy prices to skyrocket”. And, why has Mr Hoyer not been a strong advocate of secure borders to stop Illegal Immigration? Hoyer is a career politician who has been there too long, and whose policies are taking this county in the wrong direction. Contrast that to Charles Lollar, a businessman, family man, fiscal conservative, who believes in a strong national defense, limited government, free enterprise, term limits, our Constitution, and the Judeo-Christian values this country was founded upon. America is in trouble and we need a change. Please vote for my Christian brother, Charles Lollar. Joe Wible Sr. Leonardtown, MD
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Commissioners Tour Renovated Leonardtown Middle By Sarah Miller Staff Writer St. Mary’s County Public Schools Superintendent Michael Martirano and Leonardtown Middle School Principal Lisa Bachner took the St. Mary’s County Commissioners on a tour of Leonardtown Middle School on Tuesday. Also present for the tour were Bradley Clements, the chief operating officer for St. Mary’s County Public Schools, and Larry Hartwick, the support services officer. Leonardtown Middle School has undergone significant renovations over the last year, which Martirano said should be done by the end of the year. Right now, the sixth grade students are shuttled out to Benjamin Banneker Elementary School from the middle school while the renovations are completed, but next year the students should be able to be back in their regular school. The renovations the middle school received include a newly re-done front office, new practice rooms for music students and renovated music classrooms, a new lunch line and an expanded dining area and a copy cen-
ter for the PTA, which is separate from the employee lounge. The school is also getting rid of the “pods”, which will improve the educational side of students’ experience. The electrical and mechanical systems, what Clements called the “backbone of the school,” have also been updated. These updates included new boilers and a new sound system for the stage in the cafeteria. “The kids are being really respectful of their environment,” Bachner said. There are sections of the school that are unfinished, and the students are leaving the exposed parts alone. They are also keeping the finished areas, like the bathrooms and the classrooms, clean. According to Clements, the project ended up costing $11,600,000, which was lower than the $13 million that was originally awarded for the renovation project. County Commissioner Tom Mattingly (D-Leonardtown) said he’s glad to see the updates the school is undergoing. “It’ll be like a new school,” he said.
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CSM Opens New Wellness Center On Leonardtown Campus By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The College of Southern Maryland opened a new Wellness and Aquatics Center on the Leonardtown campus Tuesday. The opening of the new center featured
speakers Bradley Gottfried, the president of the College of Southern Maryland, Mary Maddox Krug, the Chair of the College of Southern Maryland Trustees, Francis Jack Russell, the President of the St. Mary’s County Commissioners, J. Harry Norris III, the Mayor of Leonardtown, St. Mary’s County Commissioner
Photo by Sarah Miller President of the College of Southern Maryland Bradley Gottfried and Chair of the College of Southern Maryland Mary Maddox Krug cut the ribbon for the new wellness and Aquatic Center at the Leonardtown campus.
Tom Mattingly, John Wood Jr., a representative form the Maryland House of Delegates, Stephen Raley, a resident of Leonardtown and a College of Southern Maryland student and F. J. Talley, the vice president and dean of the Leonardtown Campus of the College of St. Mary. There were also tours of the facility and demonstrations of Spinning, Zumba and Tai Chi and a formal ribbon cutting ceremony. “This is our big splash,” Gottfried said. The new center, and the fact they it’s truly meant to be used y both people from the community and the students enrolled in the college, is what sets a community college apart from a traditional our-year college ha said. The new facility has been in use since the beginning of the school year, but Tuesday was it’s grand opening to the public, said LaRue Cook, the director of wellness, fitness and recreation at the College of Southern Maryland. The 32,000 square foot facility will include exercise rooms, a fitness studio, a therapy pool and a larger pool fors recreation and swimming laps. There will be classes available for students and the members of the community and open swims. Classes will include aerobics, swimming classes, spinning, Pilates and yoga, among other things. The idea for the wellness and Aquatics Center is the culmination of various visions over the last several years, according to Judi Ferrara, the assistant director of wellness, fitness and recreation at the Leonardtown Wellness and Aquatics Center. One of the reasons the vision took so long to come to life was their need for state funding. Mattingly said the
aquatic center is the final part of a master plan that was first drawn up in 1996. “We have a mission accomplished,” he said. “It was on and off the state list all the time,” Ferrara said. Two years ago, the project finally for the finding it needed and the green light to go ahead. There is a similar facility at the LaPlata Campus, Ferrara said, and the administration with the college through it was necessary to offer it to the students at the Leonardtown Campus and the surrounding community. “The county itself felt the need for this type of facility,” Ferrara said. Memberships will be available for individuals and families, with prices ranging depending on which membership is chosen. For an individual member with access to the fitness center only, the membership is $125. For a family membership, which includes three people, to have access to both the fitness center and the pool area, memberships are $469. There will be memberships for the pool only, the fitness center only and the pool and fitness center combined. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Photo by Sarah Miller The Wellness and Aquatic Center features a 6-lane, 25-foot lap pool and a zerodepth entry therapy pool.
Calling All ‘Heroes’: Youth Invited to Join Fight Against Childhood Obesity
On June 1, 2010, Chesapeake Shores expanded its services to the community by offering home delivered meals! This program enables residents to remain at home as long as possible by having delicious, fresh, warm meals delivered right to the customers’ door. Community members can enroll in this program by contacting Lisa Bowie at (301) 863-7244. The facility accepts Medicaid and private pay clients.
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Children and youth across Maryland have the opportunity to become “Health Heroes” by learning about childhood obesity, designing programs to address it and implementing the programs in their communities. UnitedHealth HEROES is a servicelearning, health literacy initiative designed to encourage young people, working with educators and youth leaders, to create and implement local hands-on programs to fight childhood obesity. As childhood obesity rates are increasing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UnitedHealth Group is taking the fight to Maryland and offering UnitedHealth HEROES grants to schools and youthfocused, community center-based programs, a press release states. Grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded to programs that demonstrate a clear understanding of the health risks associated with childhood obesity; propose creative solutions to fighting obesity in their schools and communities; and can be easily implemented, scaled and measured. In addition, each grant also engages participating youth in service-learning, an effective teaching and learning strategy that supports student academic achievement, and
helps students develop their workplace readiness skills. “Childhood obesity is one of the greatest health issues facing children and youth in the U.S.,” said Steve Culbertson, Youth Service America president and CEO. “UnitedHealth HEROES provides young people with the important responsibility of seeking solutions to this epidemic.” To date, UnitedHealth Group has awarded 361 HEROES grants to schools and community organizations across the country. Earlier this year, more than 20,000 children and youth logged over 436,000 volunteer hours serving more than 100,000 people in their communities to help reduce childhood obesity. To obtain an application, visit www.YSA. org/HEROES. The website also contains more information about the program as well as “First Responders: Youth Addressing Childhood Obesity Through Service-Leaning,” a step-by-step manual that helps youth, parents, teachers and other volunteers deploy YSA service-learning models to fight childhood obesity in their communities. Applications must be submitted online before midnight, Oct. 22, 2010. Grant recipients will be notified in December and January.
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Solomons Offshore Grand Prix Opens This Weekend By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
division is Miss Geico, with twin engines taken from a helicopter that push the 50-foot boat at a top speed of over 200 miles an hour in optimum conditions. Both driver Marc Granet and his throttle man, Scott Begovich, look more like combat aviators climbing into a sophisticated fighter jet than boat crew, wearing flight suits and aviator flight helmets complete with oxygen masks. “We start off as drivers and we quickly become pilots,” Granet said of piloting Miss Geico. “We can reach 150 miles per hour in a matter of seconds. “I think you’ll see us exceed speeds of 180 miles an hour with conditions in the bay.” When racing in the event’s unlimited class, Granet said, the boat achieves speeds when coupled with its catamaran design that allow it to actually ride on a cushion of air, propelled by 4,000 horsepower’s worth of thrust. “There are about 10 boats in the world that can match our speed,” Granet said. “She’s the fastest race boat in the world right now.” That means, as the world’s fastest,
Some of the fastest racing boats in the world will come together this weekend in Solomons Island for the Solomons Offshore Grand Prix, the first race of its kind in Calvert County in about two decades. The race, put on by the Offshore Performance Association (OPA) and the Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association (CPBA), will feature as many as 50 boats of various sizes and speeds spread across nine different classes of vessels for one day of intense racing competition. “The boat with the most points in that class wins,” said Mike Yowaiski, one of the events organizers. But more than a race, the grand prix, the national championship for the OPA as part of a racing series, is designed to expose residents of a region known for their love of motor sports to offshore power boat racing. The pits where racers and their crew prepare to compete will be open to the public, Yowaiski said, and people can attend the race free of charge. “You can put your hands on [the boat] and meet the team and the drivers,” Yowaiski said. “It’s a little bit of a festival. “Motorsports has a huge following here,” said Yowaiski, who grew up in Southern Maryland racing land vehicles and soon graduated to boat racing. “It’ll be great to see a different kind of racing. “It’s taken a year’s worth of planning to get this done.” Yowaiski said he expects as many as 5,000 to 10,000 people to come out and watch the races, which will be televised nationally, that take place on Sunday. Spectators can come out over the weekend though, he said, and watch the crews prepare and test their boats. The champion boat in the turbine
dangerous,” Begovich said. Ted Ginnity, president of the CPBA, said that his organization started back in the early 80’s with local races in places like Solomons Island but now the race has grown after events in places like Cambridge and other Eastern Shore venues. “It’s the biggest event we do all year,” Ginnity said. “But we’re bringing a much bigger show, it’s actually international.” There are two boat teams coming all the way from Qatar in the Middle East to compete, Ginnity said, and should provide a glimpse of some really world-class racing. But the race is not open to just professional racing teams with corporate sponsorship, but to pure enthusiasts who sacrifice time and treasure for their love of speed. Many of them are known as Class 5 boats that may only go as fast 75 miles per hour or more, but they make up the bulk of the racing fleet and can be just as fun to watch because they are so evenly matched. “A lot of these guys are gentlemen racers,” Ginnity said. “They’ve got a pickup truck and a 24 or 25 foot boat, but that’s some of the best racing you’ll see.” All the spectacle and racing over the
the crew of Miss Geico has to be ready to always defend their title against all comers. “We are always on queue, ready to race any other boat,” Granet said. “We cant’ ever let our guard down.” That includes being ready to deal with the potentially lethal conditions that such a fast level or racing incurs. “It’s controlled chaos really,” said Begovich, who controls the speeds while Granet mans the helm. “It’s awesome to have 4,000 horse power at your fingertips.” With racers expecting relatively calm waters the day of the race, which will be visible from the Solomons Island boardwalk, it’s a time when crews must be especially careful. “It’s going to be a calm day so it’s going to be a fast turning course,” said Begovich of the race that will go right up to the Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge. “They’re the most dangerous races, the deadliest accidents happen in calm waters.” The calm water is what allows boats like Miss Geico to reach their maximum speeds, and at such speeds there is little to no room for error. Begovich laid out the hazards facing power boat racers with a mathematical formula he devised, comparing the death rates of power boat races with those of crews who work on commercial fishing boats like those on the Discovery Channel reality program Deadliest Catch. Two captains featured on the show, Jonathan and Andy Hillstrand, will also be at the races, but, Begovich said, in conferring with those captains, he still believes power boat racers face more danger than even crews who scour the seas for king crabs. According to statistics he gathered, Begovich claims that death rates for racers is about 368, per 100,000, while the mortality rate for commercial fishermen is just 1.68 deaths per 100,000 while on the job. “Our job is 368 times more
three-day event is also giving rise to hope – hope that the race can help enliven the tourist-centric economy of Solomons Island. “We are hoping this will generate tourism because it is such an important race,” said Joyce Baki, tourism specialist for Calvert County. “I think everyone’s been hit by the [slow] economy, and businesses are looking for the additionally revenue. “We’re hoping that people who would not normally have come will see it’s a very vital community.” Across the bridge in St. Mary’s County, tourism officials with the county government hope that the race will benefit businesses here as well. “I think it’s going to be good for businesses on both sides of the bridge,” said tourism manager Carolyn Luray with the Department of Economic and Community Development. The race added to the large number of events in the fall like the Oyster Festival and the Blessing of the Fleet, she said. “At this point southern Calvert County and St. Mary’s County are great destination spots,” Luray said. “If it [the race] continues so much the better.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
Marc Granet, left, and Scott Begovich together pilot the 4,000 horsepower Miss Geico powerboat, which can reach speeds exceeding 200 mph.
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Local Singer Hopes to Take Calvert Idol Crown
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Byron Dickerson, a native of St. Mary’s County, has been working for the last couple of years to further his career as a singer. One way Dickerson has tried to achieve this goal is by auditioning for American Idol. He went was sent to Orlando, Fla. by his sponsor, Wawa, and members of his family and choir. Unfortunately, his experience at American Idol wasn’t what he hoped it would be. “It sucked,” Dickerson said bluntly. “It’s a not like what you see on TV.” He didn’t get to meet Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell or any of the rest of the American Idol panel, but he can’t tell you anymore about the experience, because he signed a confidentiality agreement. Dickerson was also at the St. Mary’s County Fair last weekend with the Southern Maryland Community Gospel Choir, a group based out of St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Church in Leonardtown. He said he was approached by somebody form the choir a couple years ago and told he should join the choir because he sounded like a singer. Going to that choir for the first time was a bit strange for him. “Have you ever seen Sister Act? Yeah, it was like that,” Dickerson said. At the age of 20, Dickerson is the youngest member of the choir. Singing isn’t the only think Dickerson does. He also plays tennis. A couple of years ago, Dickerson was ranked number four in
the Untied States Tennis Association, but he hasn’t played in a while and said he thinks he’s ranked around eightieth now. He plans to take tennis back up toward the end of this year and play in a couple of exhibitions. Dickerson also plans to go back to school next year. He wants to go to the College of St. Mary’s for a year, and then transfer to the University of Maryland or University of Mary Washington. He wants to go into Paralegal Studies and to move to Florida or California. “There’s not a lot to do around here,” Dickerson said. Dickerson can be found next at the Calvert County Fair as a contestant in the Calvert County Fair Idol competition. His first selection is “Don’t Stop Believing,” by Journey. If he makes it into the second round, he plans to sing another song by Journey, “Open Arms.” His third and final selection will be “A Song for You,” by Donny Hathaway. Dickerson’s cousin LaShawn Sorbes will also be performing in the Calvert County Fair Idol. “I think I’ll either be first or second,” Dickerson said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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First Friday in Leonardtown is Here! Next big event is October 1 starting at 5:00 p.m.
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craZy for ewe -22715 washington street - this first friday we are kicking off the brigitta sweater knit along. we’ll go oVer the Pattern, swatch, and get started on this beautiful quick Project. we’re using berroco sundae. come by the shoP early to Pick out your color. friday bring or buy at the shoP siZe 15 circular needles. the first knitter to finish brigitta will win yarn for next month’s knit-along! olde town Pub - 22785 washington street- relax after work, meet with friends, or come watch the big game on our giant 60-inch Plasma tV. we offer 14 beers on taP, your faVorite mixed drinks using only Premium sPirits, and PoPular wines. in addition, we haVe tasty aPPetiZers and great meals for the entire family. our traditional décor offers a welcoming atmosPhere whether you’re celebrating a big eVent or winding down after a day at work. we look forward to serVing you at the most PoPular nightsPot in southern maryland. white rabbit children's bookstore - 25470 Point
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lookout road, unit g (located in the shoPs of breton bay) maryland antiques center - 26005 Point lookout road -free drawing which will be drawn on the first sat at the fuZZy farmers market. craft guild shoP - maryland antiques center building 2 - we’re a cooPeratiVe of local artisans and craftsmen offering handcrafted original work including jewelry, scarVes, shawls, afghans and baby buntings, wood carVings, lamPs and clocks, home décor, handsPun yarns, and much more. maryland antiques center building 2 – it’s time for the fuZZy farmers’ market! oct 1st from 4 to 7, join us for fiber arts and farm Products. the chesaPeake sPinners & weaVers will demonstrate and there will be liVe sheeP from ferny brae farm. take a chance on our raffle Valued oVer $450 – a basket full of hand-crafted items and a mary lou troutman framed Print. there will be a knit-in and collection for scarVes, hats, and gloVes for three oaks center, leah’s house, and angel’s watch residents. donations of non-Perishable foods for st. Paul’s methodist church food bank will be collected. then saVor the taste of fall with a warm caramel aPPle. make the craft guild shoP your first stoP eVery first friday. creekside gallery - maryland antiques center - will be oPening its annual historic southern maryland show & recePtion on friday, october 1, 2009 from 5 to 8. the show will continue through noVember and will include many local scenes throughout southern maryland. a Percentage of the Proceeds will be donated to a local southern maryland PreserVation Project. come meet the artists and enjoy local southern maryland at its best.
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been donates and are priced to sell. There will also be food, drinks and baked goods for sale.
• Calvert County Fair Calvert County Fairgrounds (140 Calvert Fair Drive, Prince Frederick) - 9 a.m. Calvert COunty celebrates it’s agricultural heritage during the Calvert County Fair. It will feature farm anilans, displays and traditional Southern Maryland cooking. For more information, call 410-535-0026 or 410-286-0877 or visit www.calvertcountyfair.com.
• Petruccelli 5K Run/Walk St. Mary’s College of Maryland Rectory (18952 East Fisher Road, St. Mary’s) - 7:15 a.m. The Petruccelli Walk/Run is in honor of John Petruccelli, who was hit and killed by a drunk driver. Race day registration and pre-registration packet pickup will be at the St. Mary’s College of Maryland rectory. All proceeds from the 5K will go to SafeRide, a program which gives college students rides home, and scholarships.
• Cheese Steaks at VFW 2632 VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Road, California) - 5 p.m. Philadelphia Cheese Steak Subs made to order, served with french fries for $8 a piece. • Speaking to Seniors Lecture Series College of St. Mary’s, Leonardtown Campus Building A Room 206 (22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown) – 6:30 p.m. The final lecture in a three-part series. This lecture is entitled “Recognizing and Addressing the Signs of Dementia.” The Speaking to Seniors lecture series is hosted by Cedar Lane Apartments and St. Mary’s Nursing Center and is designed to help seniors and the community about the issues seniors face and how to handle them. • Leonardtown High School Homecoming Parade Historic Downtown Leonardtown Departing from Leonardtown Elementary (22885 Duke St, Leonardtown) – 6:30 p.m. Come on out for the Leonardtown High School Homecoming parade. There will be floats, the class court and a Chinese dance and candy, among other things. The parade starts at Leonardtown Elementary School and goes around the square in downtown Leonardtown.
Friday, October 1 • Fuzzy Farmers’ Market Historic Downtown Leonardtown - 4 p.m. The Crafts Guild of St. Mary’s will host a Fuzzy Farmers Market in celebration of Spinning and Weaving Week. Instead of vegetables and other produce, this Farmers Market will feature fibers and yarn, with spinning and other demonstrations. • Italian Dinner St. John’s School (43900 Saint Johns Road, Hollywood)-5 p.m. The dinner is free for children under the age of 5, $5 for children between the ages of 6-12 and $8 for adults. The menu will include spaghetti, lasagna, tossed salad, French bread, coffee, iced tea, Kool-aid and wine. There will be desserts available for purchase. For more information, email Cindy Pollock at cpollock@md.metrocast. net. • Jon Edwards Cemetery: A Haunted Attraction Jon Edwards Cemetery (355 West Dares Beach Rd, Prince Frederick) - 6 p.m. The Arc of Southern Maryland presents Jon Edwards Cemetery. The haunted cemetery will run every weekend in October and will feature monsters, ghosts and ghouls. Parental guidance is advised and Papa John’s Pizza will give the first 100 people to come every night a free piece of pizza. For more information, call 410-5352413, ext. 113 or visit www.arcsomd.org.
Saturday, October 2 • 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary Yard/Bake Sale 7th District Rescue Squad Building (21530 Colton’s Point Road, Avenue) – 7 a.m. tables for vendors will be $10 for the first table and $8 for each additional table. There will be Fill-A-Bag for $1 per bag and items that have
• Community Yard Sale Ball field behind Golden Beach Firehouse (29848 Theresa Circle Mechanicsville) - 7:30 a.m. The Golden Beach/ Patuxent Knolls Civic Association will he hosting a Community Yard Sale. All proceeds go to fund Golden Beach/ Patuxent Knolls Civic Association events and activities. People can rent a space for $10. For more incormation, call Dale Antosh at 301-884-5478 or Crystal Saunders at 240-249-3297. • Craft Fair and North Carolina Barbecue Lexington Park United Methodist Church (21760 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park) - 9 a.m. There will be a white elephant sale, a bake sale and a silent auction. The Craft Fair is open to the public. For more information, call 301-863-8500. • Craft/ Vendor Show Monsignor Harris Center (43900 St. John’s Road, Hollywood) - 9 a.m. Spaces for crafters and vendors are available for $20 per table of $30 for two tables. Electrical outlets are available on a limited basis. For more information, or to reserve a space, call Debbie at 301-373-2281. • Bingo Father Andrew White School (22850 Washington Street, Leonardtown) - 6 p.m. Admission is $20 per person and will buy 20 bingo games. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, a grand raffle and snacks and refreshments. For more information, call Denise Pietsch at 301-904-1062. • Basket Bingo St. Mary’s School (13735 Notre Dame Place, Bryantown) - 6 p.m. Early bird games begin at 6:45 p.m. and regular games start at 7 p.m. Admission is $20 and it buys you 25 games. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 raffle and a grand raffle and other bonus prizes. Everyone over the age of 7 is welcome. For more information, call Kimberly Bowling at 301-870-1868.
Sunday, October 3 • All You Can Eat Breakfast Father Andrew White School (22850 Washington Street, Leonardtown) - 8 a.m. The Father Andrew White School will begin hosting a monthly breakfast which is open to the public. The price for admission is $7 for people over the age of 13, $5 for children between the ages of 8 and 12, $3 for children between the ages of 5 and 7 and free for kids under the age of 5. The menu will include eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy and pancakes. • Free Youth 3D Archery Tournament (24346 Maddox Road, Chaptico) - 9 a.m. The Chaptico Optimist Club is having a free youth day event for children between the ages of 8 and 15. Registration is required and children must have an adult present. There will be food, refreshments and door prizes. To register, call Gwen at 301-904-0794 or 301-769-4137.
Monday, October 4 • Monday Morning Movies and More
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Prince Fredrick Library (850 Costley Way, Prince Fredrick) - 10 a.m. Parents are welcome to bring their little ones for a movie and a story in the morning at Prince Fredrick Library. • Girls Night Out Annmarie Garden (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) 6:30 p.m. Learn to use soft clay coils and slabs to create unique, usable teapots and matching cups with instructor Sarah Houde. Member cost is $50, non-member cost is $60 and materials fee is $15. Pre-registration is required. To register, or for more information, call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden.org. • No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em “Bounty” Tournament St. Mary’s County Elk’s Lodge (45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park)-7 p.m. Part of the Leaderboard Challenge FallWinter season. Anybody is welcome to join. Buy in is $25 or $3,000 in chips. Blinds start ar $25/$50 and are progressive. People with the most points will receive a free roll to the $150.00 Leaderboard Challenge Tournament in February. You can earn points for each tournament you participate in. Side games, food and beverages are available. For more information, call the lodge at 301-863-7800 or Linda Hill at 240-925-5697.
Tuesday, October 5 • Chapter Chats- “Chasing Vermeer” by Blue Balliett Lexington Park Library (21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park) – 4 p.m. Book discussion for kids between the ages of 8 and 11. They will discuss the book and do a related activity. Registration is required. For more information, call 301-863-8188 or visit www.stmalib.org. • Writers by the Bay at the Library Prince Fredrick Library (850 Costley Way, Prince Fredrick) - 7 p.m. For more information, call 401-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. All writers are welcome to attend the writer’s group led by Peter Abresch. Bring pieces for critiques, or just come for the feeling of being in a group. • American Legion Auxiliary Unit 221 Meeting American Legion Post 221 (21690 Colton’s Point Road, Avenue) - 7 p.m. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 221 welcomes the spouses of the United States Armed Forces veterans who served during listed war eras. For more information, go to www.alpost221.webs.com or call Christina Barbour at 301-904-5876.
Wednesday, October 6 •Why Snooze When You Can Crooze Arby’s (40824 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown)-5 p.m. Come on out with your custom car, truck or motorcycle to cruise night. • Cyber Safety Forum Charlotte Hall Library (37600 New Market Road, Charlotte Hall) – 6:30 p.m. Michael Wyant, the Director of Safety and Security for St. Mary’s County Public Schools, will be giving a presenting a program about Cyber Safety and Cyber Bullying. • Bilingual and LEGO Story times Lexington Park Library (850 Costley Way, Prince Fredrick) - 6:30 p.m. Lexington Park Library will be offering a story told in both English and Spanish. LEGO block will also be available for children so they can build creations to go with the story.
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• One Maryland One Book discussions planned “Outcasts United,” this year’s One Maryland One Book selection, will be discussed at Charlotte Hall on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. and at Leonardtown on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. A teen book chat of the selected teen title, “Home of the Brave” by Katherine Applegate, will be held at Lexington Park on Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m. • Bilingual and LEGO storytimes offered Lexington Park will offer an evening storytime in both English and Spanish on Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. LEGOs will be available to build creations based on the storytime theme. Charlotte Hall and Leonardtown will hold an evening storytime on Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. followed by LEGO Fun at 6:30 p.m. LEGOs will be provided. Families can come for either program or both. The Master Gardeners will conduct a storytime on Oct. 2 at Lexington Park at 9:30 a.m. for children in kindergarten through third grade. “Miss Rumphius” by Barbara Cooney will be read and hands-on activities will follow. Registration is required. • Forums to raise cyber safety community awareness A Community Awareness Forum on Cyber Safety will be conducted at Charlotte Hall on Oct. 6, at Leonardtown on Oct. 13 and at Lexington Park on Oct. 26. All three begin at 6:30 p.m. Michael Wyant, Director of Safety and Security with St. Mary’s County Public Schools, will present the program and will be emphasizing cyber bullying. • Children will make gross stuff Children ages 7-12 will explore the science of grossology (the science of all things yucky) by making the most disgusting things possible at a free program scheduled on Oct. 15 at 9:30 a.m. at Charlotte Hall and at 10 a.m. at Leonardtown. Registration is required. • Opening Reception for Clothesline Project The public is invited to an opening reception on Oct. 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for Walden Sierra’s “Air it Out: the Clothesline Project” on display at the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery which is on display through Nov.15. The project is a visual display created by women who have survived violence or by those who wish to honor women victimized by violence. • TAGs to meet Teens can join other teens to hang out, play Wii, and help the library at the monthly TAG (Teen Advisory Group) meeting to be held on Oct. 12 at Lexington Park at 5:30 p.m. and on Oct. 14 at Charlotte Hall at 5 p.m. and at Leonardtown at 5:30 p.m.
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By Linda Reno Contributing Writer According to information at the Maryland State Archives, Zephaniah Williams of St. Mary’s County enlisted as a soldier on May 2, 1778 for the duration of the war. The next record found states that he was killed on August 16, 1780. Then on April 3, 1792 Maryland records state “The Auditor is requested to issue a Certificate to Zephaniah Williams late a Private in the third Maryland Regiment, killed at the Battle of Camden August, 1780 for the depreciation of his pay, and deliver the same to the Treasurer of the western shore, who is hereby Ordered to deliver the same to Thomas Williams,
Brother and Administrator of the said Zephaniah Williams.” What experiences did Zephaniah have in the war and what really happened to him? After surviving any number of battles and skirmishes and two harsh winters, the Maryland and Delaware troops were ordered south in 1780. Their objective was to free Charleston, South Carolina (then occupied by the British). “From 1776, before Boston and through the entire war, the States of Maryland and Delaware were represented in nearly every battlefield. Although their troops were few in numbers, they were distinguished for their valour.” Under the leadership of Baron DeKalb at Morristown, New Jersey they began their journey. General Washington said: “How they will get on for want of provisions, transportation, Sca (etc.) Heaven above can tell. I cannot.”
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Coffee Shop Talk By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer The other day I had to carry some heavy boxed items on one of the really hot, humid days. After I got back in the car, I thought, “Whoa, I don’t feel good.” I was feeling a little pressure, and I felt my blood pressure start to rise. Should I go to the hospital? Should I go straight back to work? I still had one stop left to make, and just by chance it happened to be near The Brewing Grounds in downtown Leonardtown. Once every month or so, I treat myself to one of their amazingly delicious, creamy café mocha frappachinos. No, I’m not advertising for them – the frappachinos are just really good. So, naturally, what do you do when you are feeling like I was? You get an ice cold mocha frappachino. That way I could sit in one of their comfy chairs to rest and cool down for just a bit. Made sense to me. I did start to feel better. I figured the hospital was only four miles away. A nice woman and I struck up a conversation about this and that. We had a lovely talk, discussing bits and pieces of our lives. After a bit I found that she had been a math major. I brought up how math classes never made any sense to me. I was lucky to finally pass Algebra I after taking it 10th grade, summer school, and in 11th grade. At that time we didn’t have to take anything higher, so for my 12th grade math class I took Consumer Math. The main things I remember about that class were making 3D hexagons, octagons, and that my teacher was a die-hard Alabama Crimson Tide fan. She loved her school; every day she managed to mention the Tide or U of A in her soft, Alabama drawl. It was a fun, stress-free class. Our coffee shop talk then went on to what else do you do if you are a math major. I was thinking about my math experience and thought that if someone could make math fun, and accessible to left-brained minds, that they could
have a great business. Not just for kids either. I’m sure there are a number of non-analytical minds out there who would love to brush up on math for their jobs. Luckily, I only need to know fractions and angles, but I have always wanted to understand Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. Supposedly my Uncle race understood it. It would have to be a very engaging, creative class for this idea to fly. All to soon, we had to end our conversation. But I left thinking that math majors and social science majors are different, or rather they probably solve things in opposite ways. It’s like what I tell my husband after trying to understand what planet he is coming from several times a week, “You know what? Men and women really are different.” Though coming from different directions does make for interesting talk. I also thought about Mrs. Dickerson, my 7th grade math teacher. I wish I could have had her for math all through school. She brought math terms and theories home to us in fun and unexpected ways. In 1974, there was a great push on to convert our American or Imperial measurement system to metric. You don’t hear about it much anymore. Mrs. Dickerson wrote a song titled “Go, think, do metric” for which she played the piano, and five of us sang the song. It actually got quite a bit of local TV and radio publicity. Her great idea didn’t get much further than that. I imagine the United States will keep our measurement system for a long time. For now, I am going to sit down and figure how many days and how many minutes until I can get my next frappachino. There is a mathematical theory for this – it’s call “the theory of relative desire”. To each new analytical adventure, Shelby Please send comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com.
A Journey Through Time
Forward they marched through Philadelphia to the Head of the Elk in Maryland where they were shipped by boat to Petersburg, Virginia. From Petersburg, they were marched to Hillsboro, North Carolina “at a grueling pace of 15 to 18 miles a day. All baggage was carried on their backs.” With little or no provisions, they were forced to find food the best way they could and there wasn’t that much. The horses became so weakened the field guns they carried had to be left along the way. To add insult to injury, they were now placed under the leadership of General Horatio Gates. Congress had ordered the change in command over
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the protests of General Washington. Sound familiar? We send our men into battle today, tie one arm behind their backs, and tell them “now go win.” Despite the change in leadership, DeKalb stayed to fight with his men. Onward they marched into South Carolina until they arrived at Camden. As usual, they were outnumbered and outgunned. The Americans had about 4,100 soldiers (about half that of the British forces). “Of the Americans only the 900 Maryland men in two brigades…and the Delaware Regiment, were experienced
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soldiers. The remainder were militiamen, untrained and undisciplined.” The British knew the Americans were nearby and went in search of them. On August 15th, Gates ordered the men be fed meat (undercooked) and corn (unripened). Instead of the usual ration of rum, they were instead given molasses which caused diarrhea. “The already worn down men, half sick and bone weary, started another march at night… the men broke ranks often to relieve their diarrhea. For four hours they trudged through swamp and sand.” To be continued.
Last Week’s Puzzles Solutions CLUES ACROSS
1. Reciprocal of a sine 4. Ultrahigh frequency 7. Volcanic mountain in Japan 10. Dull pain 12. Informer (Br. slang) 14. Greatest Common Factor 15. Periods of time 16. = 2 x radius 17. Small water craft 18. Son of Jephunneh 20. Vegetarian “Parmesan” dish 22. Large tailless primate 23. Make a mistake 25. Lemon-lime soda brand 27. Steroid alcohol (syn.) 29. Ancient royal Canaanite city 30. Foreigner in Anciet Greece 32. Companion (Olde English) 33. Crux Australis 38. Ancient France 39. Swift’s brute race 40. Communion table 42. Behaved wildly 45. Confer an honor 47. River in E. England 48. Comedian Carney 50. Script 53. Heroic tales 55. “____ and Andy,” TV show 56. Extremist religious sect 57. ____ Mater, one’s school 58. A block of soap 59. Norse goddess of old age 60. Interpret the written word 61. Point midway between N and NE 62. Old Portuguese currency (abbr.) 63. Point midway between S and SE
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1. Cecums 2. Casts away 3. Swiss house 4. Form the base for 5. Secretary of State 1981-82 6. Hand grenade 7. Anguishes 8. Spreads around 9. Frequently 11. Point midway between E and SE 13. Kilometers per second 17. Unshod 19. Brimless hat 21. Liquid propane gas (abbr.) 24. Deception author Philip 26. Before 28. Strives to match 31. Shed tears 33. Miller’s “Death of a ___” 34. Gets more points than 35. Drug that produces stupor 36. Salvia columbariae 37. Suite 38. Talk 41. Press Sec. Zeigler 43. Raptors 44. Plays 46. Poet of Jersey 1100-1174 49. Variant spelling of sadhe 51. Prescribed guide for conduct 52. Ailments 54. Swiss river 55. Airborne (abbr.)
The County Times The County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail sarahmiller@countytimes.net.
Thursday, September 30 • Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Rd., California) – 5 p.m. • Karaoke with DJ Tommy Clarion Inn (45 Saint Patrick’s Drive, Waldorf) – 7:30 p.m. • Live Music with Jeff Miller The Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
“Rumors” – An Aptly Named Production
• Full Steam Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) – 9:30 p.m.
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
We post nightlife events happening in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties. To submit an event for our calendar, email sarahmiller@countytimes.net. Deadline for submissions is Monday by 5 p.m.
Great Mills Road, Lexington Park) - 9 a.m. • Craft/ Vendor Show Monsignor Harris Center at St. John’s Parish (43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood) – 9 a.m. • Renaissance Festival Maryland Renaissance Festival Grounds (1821 Crownsville Road Annapolis)-10 a.m. • Home and Landscape Show Howard County Fairgrounds (2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship) – 10 a.m.
• Ladies Night with DJ Chris Big Dog’s Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 8 p.m.
• Maryland State Jousting Championship Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds(1450 Generals Highway, Crownsville) - 10 a.m.
• Karaoke with DJ Steve Martini’s Lounge (10553 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains) – 9 p.m.
• Fell’s Point Fun Festival Fells Point (812 South Ann Street, Baltimore) – 11 a.m.
• Karaoke Dance party Bowie Applebee’s (4100 N. Crain Highway, Bowie) – 9 p.m. • Laurence McKenna Casey Jones Pub (417 Charles Street, La Plata) – 9:30 p.m.
Friday, October 1 •Home and Landscape Show Howard County Fairgrounds (2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship) – 11 a.m. • 24/7 Mechanicsville Moose Lodge (27636 Mechanicsville Road, Mechanicsville ) – 8 p.m.
•End of Summer Blowout ApeHangers (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) – 3 p.m. • 24/7 at Blessing of the Fleet St. Clement’s Island Museum Grounds (38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point) 5 p.m. • Fair Warning DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Rd., California) – 6 p.m. • Bingo Father Andrew White Middle School (22850 Washington Street, Leonardtown) – 6 p.m.
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• Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Executive Plaza (11350 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley) – 6 a.m. • Renaissance Festival Maryland Renaissance Festival Grounds (1821 Crownsville Road Annapolis)-10 a.m. • Home and Landscape Show Howard County Fairgrounds (2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship) – 10 a.m. • Spoken Word Poetry and Live Karaoke Chef’s American Bistro (22576 Macarthur Blvd San Souci Plaza suite 314, California) – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, October 4 • Mason Sebastion DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Rd., California) – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, October 5 • Fair Warning DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Rd., California) – 5 p.m. • Open Pool Tables Big Dog’s Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 7 p.m. • Salsa Night The Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
• True Blue Country St. Mary’s Landing (29935 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall) – 7:30 p.m.
• “Cruisday/Tuesday Karaoke” with Reggie Kelly’s “Rock ‘n’ Soul” Karaoke Show The Holiday House (6427 Harford Road, Baltimore) – 8 p.m.
•Crossfire ApeHangers (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) – 9 p.m.
• Italian oboist and composer Aberto Cesaraccio in concert Auerbach Auditorium, St. Mary’s College of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher Rd St. Mary’s Cit) – 8 p.m.
• Ladies Night and Karaoke with DJ Stacy Memories Nightclub & Bar (2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf) – 9:30 p.m.
• Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Rd., California) – 5 p.m.
• Lost In Paris Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road Hughesville) – 8 p.m.
• Live Music The Brewing Grounds (41658 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) – 6:30 p.m.
• The California Ramblers Back Road’s Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) - 8 p.m.
• The Maiden Project Memories Nightclub & Bar (2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf) – 9 p.m.
• Detachment Theory, El Grande and Tube Freaks Memories Nightclub & Bar (2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf) – 9 p.m.
• Rocktober Bash Tall Cedars Hall (2502 Putty Hill Avenue,Parkville) – 8 p.m.
• Karaoke Waldorf Applebee’s (3610 Crain Highway, Waldorf) – 9 p.m.
• Nuttin Fancy Cherry’s Inn (21603 Middletown Road, Freeland) – 9 p.m.
• Flashback Fridays Lexington Restaurant and Lounge (21736 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park) – 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with DJ Tommy California Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 2
• Bent Nickel Anderson’s Bar (23945 Colton Point Road, Clements) – 9 p.m.
• 5K Walk/Run St. Mary’s College of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary’s City) – 7:15 a.m. • Craft Fair United Methodist Church (21760
Sunday, October 3 • NFL at the Duck The Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 6 a.m.
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The lights come up on a nervous woman in a blue evening gown standing in the living room of what looks like a very nice house, with a staircase and to doors on a second level. The first lines out of her mouth are “Oh, my God.” A man appears from behind a door upstairs and asks “did he call yet?” As the opening scene unfolds, it becomes clear that there is a man bleeding upstairs and the “he” in question is a doctor. But the big question is unansweredwhat happened? Photo By Sarah Miller The opening for The cast of “Rumors” on stage at the end of the play. The play “Rumors”, by Neil Si- opened Sept. 24 will run until Oct. 10. mon, the newest play to hit the stage at Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park sets the turn select the crews for lighting, sound and pace for the rest of the play- the people costuming. Then the cast is chosen during watching are thrown into the middle of two nights of open auditions. James LePore, who plays Glenn Coothe action. The people in the audience are not alone in this situation though. The first per in “Rumors,” said the auditions include people on the stage are at a party, and have cold reading, where a person walks into the to deal with the rest of the guests as they theater and is given a script to read. It’s not necessary to have read the script before the arrive. The guests who come in are given var- auditions, LePore said. Everybody takes ious cover stories, mostly spur of the mo- turns reading the various characters and ment explanations that nobody remembers gets paired with different people at differten minutes later, when the next guest ar- ent times, and the person who chooses the rives. Because of this, everybody gets a dif- cast selects the people who they think will ferent story and nobody really knows what work best. “You don’t always get the role you exactly is going on, but everyone suspects thought you would,” LePore said. something. “Rumors” marks the opening of the In the end, what is the truth and what is falsehood is up to anybody’s guess and seventh season for the Newtowne Players. the culmination of all the insanity is more The play began Sept. 24 and will run until Oct. 10. than fitting. People who want to get further in“It’s slapstick fun,” said John Giusti, volved with the theatre are always welcome. who plays Ernie Cusack in the play. He said “We’re always looking for volunteers,” one of the highlights of the show is that “everybody has a major role.” “Rumors” has a Weber said. If a person isn’t really keen on core cast of eight people and two policemen being on stage, in front of the audience, they who show up near the end of the play and can help with building the set, or costumes further complicate an already muddled sit- and makeup or even work at the box office uation. There are also two characters, Moi- on play nights. There is always something ra and Charlie, who are often mentioned but to do for anyone who wants to get involved with the Newtowne Players. never seen. People are not even limited to one job The work that went into this play or role with the group. Lee Hammett, one started over a year ago, according to Dawn Weber, the director of the play and a mem- of the men who plays a police officer in the ber of the artistic council. A year ago, the end, also helped design and build the set for play selection council met to go over scripts the play. To reserve a seat or volunteer for Three and decide what could work logistically on the stage at Three Notch Theater and what Notch Theatre, go to www.newtowneplayers.org or call 301-737-5447. would be fitting for the theatre. After the plays are selected, the directors and producers are chosen and they in sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Wednesday, October 6 • 2010 Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage and Lodging Expo Baltimore Convention Center (1 West Pratt Street, Baltimore) - 11 a.m. • Karaoke Chef’s American Bistro (22576 Macarthur Blvd San Souci Plaza suite 314, California) – 4:30 p.m. • Captain John DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Rd., California) – 5 p.m. • Band in a Box St. Mary’s Landing (29935 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall) – 7:30 p.m. • Wolf’s Hot Rods and Old Gas Open Blues Jam Beach Cove Restaurant (8416 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach) – 8 p.m. • Karaoke with DJ Harry Big Dog’s Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 8 p.m.
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Man Arrested At Party For Disorderly Conduct
On September 25, 2010 deputies responded to the area of Lanyon Court in California for a trespassing complaint. The property owner advised the deputies that numerous individuals were having a bonfire party on his property without his permission. As deputies were disbursing the trespassers, they came across Brandon Cortez Wilson, 18, of Lexington Park sleeping in a car on the property. Deputies awoke Wilson and told him he had to leave. Wilson began cursing the deputies, police alleged, which caused a crowd of people to gather around and observe. Deputies attempted several times to get Wilson to cooperate and leave, however, Wilson continued to use profane language and not comply with the deputies’ direction, police state. Wilson was arrested for disorderly conduct.
Police: Woman Hits Man With Aerosol Can, Slashes Tires
On September 26, 2010 at approximately 3:42 a.m. deputies responded to Richey Road in Leonardtown for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed Jessica Lynn Morgan, 28, of Leonardtown who was intoxicated, allegedly struck the victim in the face. Morgan left the residence but at approximately 5:11 a.m. returned and assaulted the victim again by hitting him in the face with a metal aerosol can, police allege. Morgan then allegedly used a knife to puncture the victim’s tires. Deputies located Morgan asleep in an abandoned vehicle in the yard. Morgan was arrested and charged with assault and destruction of property.
Two Arrested On Charges Of LSD Possession
On September 26, 2010 deputies responded to Leonardtown Shopping Center in Leonardtown to check the welfare of several individuals who were sleeping in a vehicle parked in the parking lot. Upon arrival Deputy Bowen made contact with Christopher James Mendel, 18, of Leonardtown the front seat passenger of the vehicle. As Bowen was speaking with Mendel he observed a juvenile female rear passenger, age 15, of Mechanicsville, attempting to conceal an object under her seat. All subjects were asked to exit the vehicle. When Bowen asked the juvenile what she was attempting to hide she handed him a passport. Located inside of the passport was a small cube shaped paper, suspected lysergic acid diethylamide, “LSD”, contained in an aluminum foil wrapper. A probable cause search of the vehicle revealed a second aluminum foil wrapper containing suspected LSD under the passenger seat where Mendel was seated. The juvenile and Mendel were arrested and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
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Reward Doubled In Ranch Club Shooting By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Law enforcement officials have doubled the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect or suspects who fired at the homes of two police officers who work in St. Mary’s County but live across the river in Lusby. The reward now stands at $20,000. Police say that in both instances the residences of a St. Mary’s Sheriff’s deputy and a Maryland State Trooper who also worked in St. Mary’s County, were shot at by unknown suspects. The Calvert Investigative Team is currently investigating the two shootings that oc-
curred in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates between Sept. 10 and 11, in which the vehicles of the law officers were also targeted, according to police information. Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron stated that the extra reward money might help encourage citizens to come forward with more information. “They’re trying to get people to come up off the information,” Cameron told The County Times, adding that investigators have already received a wealth of tips. “We hope there’s someone out there who can fill in the missing pieces or corroborate the information we already have.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
Detectives Make Marijuana Bust By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Detectives with the vice/narcotics unit of the Bureau of Criminal Investigations have seized a large quantity of marijuana and marijuana plants in a recent search warrant operation. Detectives arrested Jordan Michael Burnett, 24, of Dameron on a Grand Jury indictment stemming from “a several month long” investigation into an alleged marijuana growing operation, according to information from the vice/narcotics unit. Detectives, along with deputies on the county sheriff’s office Emergency Services Team, executed the search warrant and found more than one-half pound of marijuana that investigators say has a value greater than $1,000 along with two shotguns, a handgun, scales, prescription medication and proceeds from narcotics sales. Those proceeds included a Ford Explorer sports utility vehicle and two televisions valued at nearly the same amount as the seized
marijuana. Deputies seized close to 40 marijuana plants during the raid, vice/ narcotics press releases state, that were in their beginning stage of growth. Detectives state also that there was evidence of a larger marijuana growing operation. M o r e charges may be applied to Bur- Jordan Michael Burnett nett, according to police information, as well as a second suspect. guyleonard@countytimes.net
-Serious Personal Injury Cases- Aiding Escape Trial Moved to December By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
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A woman accused of forging documents to help her son get released from the county’s adult detention center on work release had her trial moved to December, The County Times has learned. Mary Butler was indicted earlier this year on charges that she helped her son Trevis Butler escape incarceration back in the summer of 2009 by allegedly signing the name of her husband to work release forms for his son without his knowledge. John Butler, Sr.’s name was on all the work release forms, police reports regarding the case stated, but John Butler, Jr. was the actual owner of the company. When an investigator with the county’s Bureau of Criminal Investigations confronted Trevis Butler’s father about the signatures on the forms, he denied he ever signed them. “He stated that it was not his signature,
but that he was John Butler, Sr.,” Det. Thomas Hedderich wrote in his report. “He stated that he never signed or completed any of the work release paper work.” Mary Butler soon after told the detective that she was the one who filled out all of the paper work, Hedderich’s report stated. “She advised that she often signs her husband’s name to documents,” Hedderich wrote. Prosecutors say that if Trevis Butler had not been let out on work release fraudulently, then he would not have been able to commit a first-degree assault that occurred last year on Kavanaugh Road in Mechanicsville, which is also where the family’s business of J&B Trucking is located. Trevis Butler is alleged to have thrown a piece of concrete through the windshield of a car traveling on Kavanaugh Road and causing injuries so serious to one of the people in the car that they had to be evacuated to a hospital. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Thurs., Sept. 30 Boys’ Soccer Gonzaga at St. Mary’s Ryken, 5:30 p.m. Leonardtown at McDonough, 6 p.m. Girls’ Soccer Chopticon at Northern, 6 p.m. McDonough at Leonardtown, 6 p.m. Volleyball Chopticon at Northern, 7 p.m. Great Mills at Patuxent, 7 p.m. McDonough at Leonardtown, 7 p.m. St. Mary’s Ryken at Good Counsel, 7 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 1 Boys’ Soccer Great Mills at Patuxent, 6 p.m. Field Hockey Northern at Chopticon, 4 p.m. Calvert at Great Mills, 6 p.m. Football Chopticon at McDonough, 7 p.m. Great Mills at Lackey, 7 p.m. Westlake at Leonardtown, 7 p.m. Central Maryland Christian at St. Mary’s Ryken, 7 p.m. Girls’ Soccer St. Mary’s Ryken at Holy Cross, 5:30 p.m. Volleyball St. Mary’s Ryken at Paul VI, 7 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 2 Cross Country St. Mary’s Ryken Invitational, 9 a.m. Field Hockey St. Mary’s Ryken at The Calverton School, TBD Girls’ Soccer St. Mary’s Ryken at The Severn School, 11:30 a.m.
Mon., Oct. 4 Boys’ Soccer Northern at Great Mills, 6 p.m.
Tues., Oct. 5 Boys’ Soccer Good Counsel at St. Mary’s Ryken, 5:30 p.m. Westlake at Leonardtown, 6 p.m. Field Hockey Lackey at Great Mills, 6 p.m. Girls’ Soccer St. Mary’s Ryken at Good Counsel, 5:30 p.m. Calvert at Chopticon, 6 p.m. Great Mills at Lackey, 6 p.m. Leonardtown at Westlake, 6 p.m. Volleyball Great Mills at Lackey, 7 p.m. St. Mary’s Ryken at Archbishop Carroll, 7 p.m. Girls’ Soccer St. Mary’s Ryken at Good Counsel, 5:30 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 6 Boys’ Soccer Great Mills at Chopticon, 6 p.m. Cross Country Chopticon/Lackey at Huntingtown, 4:30 p.m. Northern/Patuxent at Great Mills, 4:30 p.m. Westlake/Thomas Stone/Leonardtown at North Point, 4:30 p.m. Field Hockey St. Mary’s Ryken at Howard, 3:30 p.m. Chopticon at Calvert, 4 p.m. Westlake at Leonardtown, 4:30 p.m. Golf Chopticon/Great Mills/ Leonardtown – County Tournament at Cedar Point, noon Volleyball Calvert at Chopticon, 7 p.m. Leonardtown at Westlake, 7 p.m.
Field Hockey Chopticon at North Point, 4 p.m. Good Counsel at
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St. Mary’s Ryken 5, Calverton 0
Golf Leonardtown 158 Huntingtown 160 Great Mills 178
Football North Point 21, Chopticon 14 Leonardtown 20, Thomas Stone 14 (overtime)
Thurs., Sept. 23
Girls’ Soccer North Point 4, Chopticon 1
Boys’ Soccer Great Mills 3, McDonough 1 DeMatha 4, St. Mary’s Ryken 0
Sat., Sept. 25
Field Hockey Chopticon 3, Lackey 2 Leonardtown 2, Thomas Stone 0 Football Great Mills 21, Northern 9 Volleyball Chopticon 3, Lackey 0 McDonough 3, Great Mills 0 Girls’ Soccer Chopticon 6, Lackey 0
Fri., Sept. 24 Boys’ Soccer Leonardtown 3, Thomas Stone 0
SPORTS DESK Redskins/Eagles Duel Crucial
St Mary’s Ryken, 4 p.m. Huntingtown at Leonardtown, 6 p.m.
Boys’ Soccer Pius XI (Wisconsin) 1, St. Mary’s Ryken 0 Cross Country Bull Run Invitational Boys 11. Leonardtown 466 40. Great Mills 1074 48. Ryken 1467 92. Chopticon 2604 Girls 9. Leonardtown 431 72. Ryken 2011 Football St. Albans 34, St. Mary’s Ryken 20
For Many Reasons
By Chris Stevens Staff Writer
Can’t Get Right as his efforts to bring the city of Brotherly Love a Super Bowl championship were never good enough for the fans of Philadelphia and surprisingly was traded to the divisionrival Skins earlier this year. This is Donovan McNabb’s chance to show Philadelphia what they’re missing. It’s the equivalent to seeing the girl that rejected you in high school and knowing you have your stuff together and having them fall all over you, only for you to reject them and claim sweet revenge – not that I would know anything about that, but this is what McNabb has the opportunity to do. Or it could go badly as McNabb helplessly watches from the sidelines while Vick, the half-loved/half-loathed ex-con and dog fighting kingpin runs the Washington defense ragged and continues win the love and affection of the fans McNabb never really had a chance with in the first place. One things for sure, this is why the National Football League is can’t-miss TV: you’re guaranteed many an interesting game, including ones that could have far-reaching implications less than halfway through the season. Terrell Owens is nowhere to be found in this equation, but to steal his phrase, “Get your popcorn ready – it’s going to be a show.”
This Sunday’s NFC East Battle at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia promises to be a critical showdown, even if we’re only a fifth of the way through the National Football League regular season. The Washington Redskins are trying to figure out what the heck happened following a promising 13-7 win over the hated Dallas Cowboys on September 12. Since Alex Barron’s holding penalty, the Skins have dropped two games, one coming in a heart-stopping overtime loss to the Houston Texans and a bad 27-16 defeat at the hands of rookie quarterback Sam Bradford and the St. Louis Rams. The Redskins are also still searching for a running game as they cut Larry Johnson and plan on giving Clinton Portis more carries with help from new acquisition Chad Simpson, who attended Morgan State University in Baltimore. The Philadelphia Eagles meanwhile have experienced a resurgence with Michael Vick under center, winning two consecutive games since losing a close 27-20 decision to the Green Bay Packers to open the season. Vick has exciting targets on the outside in DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin, while Brent Celek underneath and LeSean McCoy in the backfield give Vick a number of weapons to go to. Oh yes, he can still run a little Questions? Comments? Complaints? Send ‘em all to bit as well. Chris at chrisstevens@countytimes.net. The significance of this game as far as the season goes is purely for division jockeying. Eagles head coach Andy Reid turned the reins of the team over to Vick after originally deciding to reinstate Kevin Kolb once he got over his concussion and the move has proved profitable for the gang in green. As it stands (pardon the pun), the Eagles are 2-1 and in first place in the NFC East while the Skins, disappointing Cowboys and the imploding New York Giants are all 1-2. Another win for the Eagles would give them some cushion with three straight non-division opponents (San Francisco, Atlanta and Tennessee) after Sunday. For the Redskins, a loss would be equally as damaging in spite of their opening-week win over the Cowboys. Falling to 1-3 with Tuesdays, the Indianapolis Colts, Green The key is in managing the symptoms. “Living Well with Chronic Bay Packers and Chicago Nov 2 - Dec 7 Conditions” is the Stanford University Chronic Disease Self Bears waiting in the wings 5:30 - 8 pm Management Program offered as a HealthLink resource. You and would be disastrous. The Northern Skins have to win to keep a your loved ones will learn skills to manage your symptoms so that Senior Center perfect division record and you can live your life, your way. have some momentum and Thursdays, Topics covered include: confidence going into that Oct 14 - Nov 18 • stress management • medications three-week stretch of tal9 - 11:30 am • proper nutrition • symptom cycle ented teams. A loss here and Health Connections • goal setting • better breathing some problems against those other three teams could ce• fitness • communication skills Please call to register ment a disappointing start to • working with your healthcare provider and for information the Mike Shanahan era in the District. about participation Another critical stoincentives! ryline is Donovan McNabb’s return to Philadelphia wearing burgundy and gold. For Contact us at 301-475-6019. 11 seasons, McNabb was Mr.
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Experience is a wonderful thing. As time goes by, different conditions produce different results and trends become easier to track. Dry summers like the one we’ve just had produce catches that seem unusual for the area. Everyone knows about the bull sharks caught this summer, and anyone who has ventured onto the bay more than a few times have seen bottle-nosed dolphin; spectacles that are usually reserved for coastal regions of the mid-Atlantic. A closer look reveals cutlass fish, puffer fish, sea robins, and other species that seem unfamiliar to anglers who have fished the Bay for just a few years. This is not the first summer that these unusual species of fish have been seen in our area of the Bay. If you catch one and take it to some of the old-timers, you’ll discover more unusual names from days gone by. A cutlass fish is referred to as a ribbon fish, and a puffer is a sand toad; examples of a more colorful – or perhaps tougher – times. The last month has been a tough time for boat anglers. Light breezes have more frequently turned to small craft warnings in
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Richard Everson holds a pair of rockfish caught at Cedar Point last Thursday evening at sunset.
good catches of white perch in the local rivers and creeks. Roger Chen checked in two citations this past week of 14 ¼ inches and 14 ½ inches that he said he caught at the mouth of St. Leonard Creek on peeler crab. I have never seen white perch so big! Do you have a current fish picture or
story of a great catch? If so, send an email to riverdancekeith@hotmail.com. Keith has been a recreational angler on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for over 50 years; he fishes weekly from his small boat during the season, and spends his free time supporting local conservation organizations.
Blue Crabs Blue Crabs Eliminated by Bridgeport The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Atlantic League championship dreams came to an end as the Bridgeport Bluefish defeated them three games to one in the Liberty Division finals, with a 3-2 win on Sunday in Bridgeport eliminating the Crabs. The Bluefish won Games 1 and 2 at Regency Furniture Field by 6-1 and 11-1 counts, but the Blue Crabs took Game 3 in Bridgeport 5-0. Game 4 started with a bang for the Bluefish as Hiram Bocachica homered off of Southern Maryland starter Joe Newby in the bottom of the second inning to give Bridgeport a 2-0 lead. The Blue Crabs broke through in the
top of the fifth inning when Eric Crozier scored on a Jeremy Owens ground out to cut the Bridgeport lead in the half. They would tie the game in the top of the seventh as Casey Benjamin’s two-out single scored catcher Christian Lopez to created a 2-all deadlock. The game would remained tied in the bottom of the ninth. After closer Jim Ed Warden retired Luis Rodriguez to start the frame, three straight hits, ending with Danny Putnam’s double, scored Brandon Chavez for the walk-off win and the Bluefish advanced to the Atlantic League finals. The Blue Crabs won the most games in their three year history in 2010, with an 82-55 regular season record.
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touch the ball, a prime example of the Hornets’ fancy footwork. Great Mills’ blazing start (with a double overtime loss to Huntingtown being their only blemish) may come as a surprise to everyone around the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference, but not Taggert, who felt the talent was there from the very first day of practice. “Usually you know it from the guys you had last year, but this year, I knew we had the talent to compete,” he said. “The coaches believe it and the players believe it. They’re starting to show now that we can compete with anybody in SMAC.” Zeba is one of those players who believes in the team’s prospects for the regular season and beyond, but is also aware that there is still a ways to go and a lot the team has to do for post-season success. The Hornets were upset by Arundel in the first round of last season’s 4A East Regionals and are trying to avoid lightning striking twice this season. “That’s our dream, to make things happen in the playoffs,” Zeba said. “We can’t back down, we can’t drop our heads. We have to keep moving the ball so we can score.”
GREAT MILLS – There wasn’t much for Great Mills boys’ soccer coach Matt Taggert to say or wish for after Monday night’s 9-0 win over Westlake. “I’m very proud of their effort. We possessed the ball very well, but the intensity needs to step up a little bit,” Taggert said, adding “It’s hard to find faults when you’re winning 9-0.” Great Mills was led by junior Jason Carley’s four goals along with two more from freshman Billy Zeba. Matthew Eastburg, Travis Bice and Billy Clark also added goals for the Hornets, who credit their teamwork and extraordinary passing skills for their 7-1 start this season. “We had very good ball movement, which helps us score goals,” Carly said. “We had to do it as a team tonight.” “We all did a good job moving the ball from side to side. James Pollack got me two goals, it was a good job by our team,” Zeba added. Taggert also noted that the Photo By Victor Marquart Hornets were able to string 12 consecutive passes along with Great Mills’ Taylor Disarufino tries to sneak the ball past West- chrisstevens@countytimes.net out having a Westlake player lake’s Ricky Blue.
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Jason Carley led Great Mills with four goals in a 9-0 victory over Westlake Monday night.
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The County Times
Thursday, September 30, 2010
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Football
Raiders Overcome Stone Rally in Overtime By Chris Stevens Staff Writer After surrendering two touchdowns in the final two minutes, the Leonardtown football team struck back in overtime and defeated host Thomas Stone 20-14 Friday night, evening their overall record at 2-2 and picking up their first SMAC win of the season. “I couldn’t be happier with the win. We gave up two touchdowns at the very end of the game and the men showed tremendous heart to come out and win it in overtime,” head coach Mike Nines said. “I told them before the game the team with the most heart would win and they showed that in overtime.” The Raiders were up 14-0 late in the fourth quarter when Thomas Stone came alive. Penalties aided the Cougars’ comeback, but Leonardtown simply
refused to be denied. “The boys were exhausted at the end, they really left everything on the field. They could’ve folded when they could have giving up 14 points in the last two minutes,” Nines said. “Instead they rallied and came out with a W.” Sophomore running back Steven Stewart, who amassed 226 total yards on the evening, scored the game-winning touchdown on the first possession and the Raider defense held Stone (0-4 overall, 0-3 SMAC) to preserve the lead and the win. Senior lineman and captain John Connor lead the defensive charge with four tackles for loss and a sack at the end of regulation and in overtime. “He really rallied the troops for us with his leadership,” Nines said. The Raiders won’t have long to celebrate, because waiting for them is Westlake, who made a statement with a 30-12 victory at Huntingtown last
Friday. The Wolverines bring their 3-1 record to Raider Stadium Friday night at 7 p.m. Nines is aware his team will have to play near-flawless football to beat Westlake. “We need to have a good fundamental game. We can not have turnovers like we did against Stone and Northern,” he explained. “If we play sound and play hard with the heart we showed at Stone I think we can be successful.” Even with a tough opponent ahead, the coach is pleased that his team is showing steady improvement week to week with a chance to compete each time they take the field. “I am very happy with where we are in the season. We still have corrections to make, but I feel like we are on the right track,” he said. “The boys have really bought in and I think we are going to finish strong.” chrisstevens@countytimes.net
Braves Rally Comes Up Short at North Point By Chris Stevens Staff Writer
North Point 21, Chopticon 14
1 2 3 4 Total WALDORF – After falling three touchChopticon (2-2, 1-1 SMAC) 0 0 7 7 14 downs behind to SMAC leader North Point, North Point (4-0, 3-0 SMAC) 7 8 6 0 21 the Chopticon football team made it interesting, but weren’t able to overcome the Eagles, North Point – Onakoya 9 run (Zosack kick) suffering a 21-14 loss Friday night at Eagle North Point – Poole 84 pass from Young (Zosack kick) Stadium. North Point – Poole 15 pass from Young (run failed) “We showed that we’re a resilient bunch,” Chopticon – Gray 35 pass from Douglas (Palmer kick) Braves head coach Tony Lisanti said. “We had Chopticon – Sydnor 25 fumble recovery (Palmer kick) some guys that stepped up, but we didn’t play four quarters tonight.” The Eagles (4-0 overall, 3-0 SMAC) got two passing touchdowns via the connection of Connor Young to Ja’Wan Poole and a nine-yard rushing touchdown from running back Emmanuel Onakoya to account for their scores. However, the Braves refused to quit and got themselves back in the game quickly. Cody Douglas connected with Josh Gray on a 35yard pass to get the Braves on the board in the third quarter. Early in the fourth, on a fourth-and-short, Young inexplicably threw the ball backwards to no one in particular. Ray Sydnor scooped up the bouncing ball and ran it in from 25 yards out to bring the Braves back to within a Photo By Chris Stevens touchdown. “Chopticon is a well-coached football team that Braves Punter Christopher Palmer prepares to kick the ball won’t back down,” Eagles head coach Ken Lane said. away. “They’ll get after you and they play hard.” which racked up 258 yards and kept the Braves off-balAfter Sydnor’s touchdown return, it was a game of ance all game. back-and-forth until the Braves moved into North Point “It kept our offense off the field and out of rhythm,” territory with Douglas completing a crucial 27-yard pass he said. “I think [Onakoya’s] the best running back in the to J.W. Smith on third-and-15. After another first down conference and we weren’t able to make some stops.” pass to Gray, the drive stalled, with Douglas throwing a All in all, Lisanti was pleased with the rally, but will fourth down pass just a bit long. lament this one got away from his team. Lisanti felt the day off from school due to Student “We were able to make some plays,” he said. “We Day at the St. Mary’s County fair may have hurt his team couldn’t just make one more play.” a little bit. The Braves will try to get back in the win column “I think my boys thought they were still off until when they visit McDonough tomorrow night. Game time halftime,” he joked. “They did show some energy and de- is 7 p.m. sire in the second half.” Lisanti also credited the Eagles ground game, chrisstevens@countytimes.net
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Great Mills Puts the Hurt on Patriots By Chris Stvens Staff Writer
Great Mills 21, Northern 9
1 2 3 4 Total GREAT MILLS – After falling Northern (1-3, 1-2 SMAC) 7 0 0 2 9 behind 7-0 in the first half to NorthGreat Mills (3-1, 1-1 SMAC) 0 0 14 7 21 ern, Great Mills unleashed senior quarterback Jordan Hurt (who scored Northern – Bond 16 run (Rexroth kick) three rushing touchdowns) and ralGreat Mills – Hurt 2 run (Blocker kick) lied for a 21-9 victory over the PatriGreat Mills – Hurt 3 run (Blocker kick) ots Thursday night, getting out to a Great Mills – Hurt 73 run (Blocker kick) 3-1 start for the second consecutive Northern – Safety, Hurt tackled in the end zone season. “We made some adjustments at that saw him shrug off three Patriot tacklers and outhalftime and then it was off to the races,” Hornets head coach Bill Griffith said. “They’re re- run everyone else to the end zone. “Everybody made ally excited for each other and it was a real nice team good blocks also.” Hurt also damaged Northern with his arm, coneffort.” Hurt scored three rushing touchdowns (he ran necting on 13 of 16 passes for 186 yards, including for 138 yards on 10 carries), including a 73-yard dash two big completions to senior DeAndre Berry, which early in the fourth quarter that broke the Patriots’ put the Hornets in range for the closer of Hurt’s scoring runs. backs. “This was an important win because we didn’t “It was a play just to get a first down, but I didn’t want to stop there,” Hurt said of the quarterback draw do a good job at home last year,” Berry explained. “We have to win these tough games.” Great Mills was just 2-3 at Hornet Stadium last year, but are already 3-0 at home sweet home this season. The Hornets were able to pass across the middle with success due to an error in coverage on the part of the Northern linebackers. “The middle of the field was wide open,” Berry said. “The linebackers weren’t coming out, so we ran some plays underneath,” Griffith added. The result was plenty of time and space for Hurtt hit receivers and let them work after the catch, getting enough close to the goal line for him to sneak in. The Hornets are on the road for just the second time this season when they battle Lackey for their homecoming Friday night at 7 p.m. Griffith is a Lackey alum and he’s given his team the green light to win by any means necessary. “I told them it’s my homecoming, so go ahead Photo By Chris Stevens Quarterback Jordan Hurt threw for 186 yards and ran and spoil it for everybody,” he said. for three touchdowns as Great Mills defeated Northern 21-9 Thursday night.
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Knights Fall Short Against St. Albans By Chris Stevens Staff Writer
St. Albans 34, St. Mary’s Ryken 20
1 2 3 4 Total The St. Mary’s Ryken football team Ryken (1-3) 0 0 12 8 20 scored 20 second half points but were unable St. Albans (3-0) 13 21 0 0 34 to overcome a huge first half deficit as St. Albans escaped with a 34-20 win Saturday afterSt. Albans – Jones 4 run (kick failed) noon in Washington, D.C. St. Albans – Wheet 35 pass from Strother (Smith kick) St. Albans (3-0) took a 34-0 lead into St. Albans – Parker 31 run (Smith kick) the locker room, with four different players St. Albans – Cato 5 run (Smith kick) scoring touchdowns. Charles Cato scored two St. Albans – Cato 19 run (Smith kick) touchdowns on both his rushing attempts, Ryken – Snell 1 run (run failed) while Thomas Wheet, Fritz Parker and Arthur Ryken – Deppe 1 run (run failed) Jones also added touchdowns for the BullRyken – Snell 3 run (Snell run) dogs, who compete in the Interstate Athletic Conference. The Knights got on the board with rushing when they battle Central Maryland Christian at 7 p.m. touchdowns from Zach Snell and Austin Deppe in the The Crusaders are 0-4 on the season, losing their most third quarter. Snell added a second rushing touchdown recent game to Model School for the Deaf last Friday and a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter, but 32-24. that was the end of the scoring for both sides. The Knights will return home tomorrow night chrisstevens@countytimes.net
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Seahawk Sailors Claim First Annual SMCM Intersectional St. Mary’s City, Md. – The fifth-ranked St. Mary’s College of Maryland sailing team captured their own inaugural St. Mary’s Fall Intersectional while firstyear skipper John Wallace (St. Petersburg, Fla./St. Petersburg Catholic) earned a chance to compete at the Carl Van Duyne MAISA Men’s Single-Handed Championship being hosted by the U.S. Naval Academy on October 9-10. In capturing the inaugural Fall Intersectional, the Seahawks bested an 18team field that included 12 ranked squads such as top-ranked Boston College and No. 3 Georgetown University. St. Mary’s dominated field, beating second-place Georgetown by 38 points as the Seahawks amassed a low score of 137 to the Hoyas’ 175. In A Division, seniors Michael Menninger (Newport Beach, Calif.) and Franny Kupersmith (Alexandria, Va.) led the Seahawks to the trophy with their firstplace finish as the duo tallied 66 points in 18 races, surpassing Georgetown’s boat by 29 points. Menninger and Kupersmith finished first in six races and recorded 11 top-three placements. Seniors Megan Magill (San Diego, Calif.) and Meredith Powlison (Shelburne, Vt.) claimed the B Division as well with 71 points as they notched four wins and 11 top-three finishes. Skippers Joshua Greenslade (Flatts, Smiths, Bermuda) and Ben Whitman (Tampa, Fla.) along with crew Maddie Jackson (Bainbridge Island, Wash.), Victor Diaz de Leon (Lecheria, Venezuela), and Katherine Gluskin (Duxbury, Mass.) led St. Mary’s second boat to a second-place finish with 261 points.
Navy Laser South #2 After a sixth-place finish at the Navy Laser South #1 on September 11-12, Wallace needed to finish in the top 4 in order to secure a spot at the MAISA Men’s Single-Handed Championship. He ended up tied for third with Old Dominion University’s Collin Leon as both tallied 58 points for the weekend. Wallace beat the fifth-place finisher, University of Pennsylvania’s Michael Russom by 11 points.
Faye Bennet Maisa Women’s Single-Handeds Junior Mimi Roller (Coral Bay, St. John, Virgin Islands/Antilles) just missed clinching a spot in November’s ICSA Women’s Single-Handed Nationals as only the top 4 advanced and Roller finished fifth with 114 points. Sophomore Kayla McComb (Newport Beach, Calif.) finished in 11th while fellow classmate Lauren Schoene (Annapolis, Md.) was next in 13th.
Parker breaks records as SMCM field hockey cruises Dover, Del. – Sophomore forward Lauriann Parker (Woodbine, Md./Glenelg) scored twice while junior Susan Smith (Chestertown, Md./Queen Anne’s County) had a goal and an assist in leading the St. Marys College of Maryland field hockey team to a 4-1 Capital Athletic Conference victory at Wesley College and a twoway tie with University of Mary Washington for second in the standings. Parker converted two penalty strokes Tuesday night en route to setting a pair of school single-season records. The reigning CAC Rookie of the Year established a new single-season record for goals at 14 (thus far), surpassing her own mark from last year by one. With three penalty stroke conversions this season, she tied with Ali Femi ‘08 for the single-season mark in that category. Wesley (6-4, 2-2 CAC) struck first at 6:48 as first-year midfielder Madison Leone (Dover, Del./Caesar Rodney) fired in a straight shot after receiving the penalty corner hit in from senior forward Nicole Hill (Pocomoke, Md./Holly Grove). Despite posting a 12-5 margin in penalty corners, the Wolverines were unable to find the back of the cage again as senior goalie Lydia Garcia (Bowie, Md./Seton) and the Seahawk defense turned away four shots. Parker knotted the contest at 1-1 at 8:55 with her first penalty stroke conversion of the evening. Smith followed nearly 20 minutes later with an unassisted goal to give the Seahawks (8-2, 3-1 CAC) a 2-1 halftime advantage. Parker connected on her second penalty stroke at 43:28 for a two-goal cushion. First-year forward RachelHeiss (Silver Spring, Md./Paint Branch) sealed the deal with 30 seconds left in regulation as she converted a feed from Smith. Senior goalie Sarah Johnson (Honeybrook, Pa./Twin Valley), the current CAC Defensive Player of the Week, made two saves in the loss.
THURSDAY September 30, 2010
New Pax School Liaison Works The Beat Story Page 9
“Rumors” – An Aptly Named Production Story Page 24
Leonardtown Works Overtime for Football Victory Story Page 30
Hornets Ahead of the Game Page 29 Photo By Victor Marquart