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Your Paper... Your Thoughts Would you rather casts vote by touch screen or by paper ballot? “I’d probably say touch screen. Obviously with the paper ballots you’re going to have to worry about people complaining about using the trees and natural resources, and blah, blah, blah,” said Richard Keys of California. “As long as you have people governing and watching over, it’s going to minimize the cheating as much as you can on that.”
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Randy Tira of Mechanicsville would also pick touch screen if given a choice. “Because I’m used to technology.”
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Committee Chair: Golf Course Privatization Up For Discussion
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from the county announcing the March 3 meeting stated that the discussion would center on privatizing the restaurant portion of the operation. Hodges told The County Times last week that he had informed the county five times that the notice was not what the advisory board had intended to relay to the public. Hodges said the committee made no firm decision before the meeting to advise the Board of County Commissioners to consider privatizing the whole operation; in previous discussions only one county commissioner, Lawrence D. Jarboe, has come out in favor of privatization as an option. “We’re saying we need to discuss it,” Hodges said prior to the Wednesday night meeting. “We’ve got to discuss it all. It’s never been on the table before. “Staff did not want to discuss the entire operation but we insisted it be discussed.” Phil Rollins, recreation and parks director, said it was “unfortunate” that the notice did not contain what Hodges and the rest of the committee wanted but that the release had gone out before most of the concerns were raised. Still the option was up for discussion if the committee chose; but he said that the county commissioners had already turned down the idea weeks prior. “They can discuss whatever they want… but most of the loss is related to the food and beverage operation,” Rollins said. Rollins said he expected the golf course to make up its most recent losses in the spring and summer months as it had over the years during a lull in the winter season.
The chair of the Wicomico Shores Golf Course Advisory Committee says that the time has come for the group to discuss the possibility of privatizing all operations at the public course, and not just those at the restaurant there. Jim Hodges told The County Times that financial reports on the golf course show that for the past six months of 2009 the entire course operated at a deficit of over $23,000. According to records provided by Hodges, the expenditures for the course as of August 10 of last year were $367,714, while the fund balance was $366,000. Officials at the county’s parks and recreation department have said previously that the golf course operations were still profitable but that the restaurant operations had suffered in the down economy, which necessitated cutting back on the restaurant’s operating hours to full service only on the weekends. Hodges disputed the county’s claims of the course’s profitability. “That’s debatable. We don’t necessarily agree with that,” Hodges said. Hodges said that the meeting held Wednesday by the advisory committee was open to discussion of privatization as an option for the whole operation, which and was at the behest of the entire commitPhoto By Guy Leonard tee and against the wishes of county staff. Patty Meyers, golf course manager at Wicomico Shores, looks out from the renovated banquet hall of the clubHodges said that a recent press release house onto the greens. The chairman of the advisory board for the golf course has said the body should discuss privatizing the entire operation.
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Today’s Newsmakers In Brief On whether the legislature should pass a bill prohibiting sex offenders from reducing their sentence through good behavior. “I’m favorable towards that. While incarcerated they can’t commit another crime.” Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron
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Task Force Examining MetCom Director’s Role
A task force studying the governance structure of the county’s water and sewer agency is looking into whether the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) director can also hold the general legal counsel’s position. They are also considering whether to recommend to the St. Mary’s Board of County Commissioners that the director be prohibited from holding outside employment that could potentially be a conflict of interest. Both potential recommendations in the group’s final report, due this summer, are still up for study by the task force. MetCom’s current director, Jacquelyn Meiser, currently holds the directorship, the general counsel position and has a private law practice. Rulings from the St. Mary’s County Ethics Commission have stated that there is no apparent conflict of interest with Meiser’s current position. Some members of the task force expressed trepidations with a director of the agency holding so many positions, while others said that county department heads have in the past been allowed to hold other positions outside government. Task force co-chair Joseph Densford said that one person holding both the directorship and general legal counsel roles was not good public policy. “You can’t change labels, you can’t change hats that easily,” Densford said. “I’m not saying it’s unethical, I’m saying from a public perspective it’s ill-advised.” Densford said that the MetCom board, which hires the director and sets policy and oversight for the agency, depends heavily on independent legal counsel in taking
On whether a director of MetCom should be allowed to be the agency’s legal counsel.
“It’s a conflict in that it takes away from the director’s job… which is oversight of a $9 million business.” MetCom study commission member Shelby Guazzo
actions. “The independence of that advice is diluted and compromised” when the director and general counsel share the same position, Densford said. “This is a public agency with public responsibilities.” Meiser declined to comment on the recommendations the task force was considering. “It’s difficult to comment until they are a little further along with the process,” Meiser told The County Times. “It’s not entirely clear to me that it [any recommendations to change the county code] would pertain to me.” Meiser said that when she was hired for the director’s position, the MetCom board did so under the current regulations and that she could be grandfathered if the county commissioners change the rules per the task force’s regulations. Shelby Guazzo, a task force and county planning commission member, said multiple positions for the director of MetCom would take away from the amount of time needed to run the agency adequately. “The director is the head of a $9 million business,” Guazzo said. “The thinking needs to be focused... that does not include being the general counsel.” Frank Taylor, task force member and business owner, disputed the other members’ concerns somewhat. “I don’t necessarily feel there’s a conflict of interest being the general counsel and being the director at the same time,” Taylor said, adding that if legal issues arose in MetCom that presented a conflict for the director, other legal counsel could be brought in by the agency. “It’s done all the time,” Taylor said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Residents Object To New Mill Cove Neighborhood By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Members of the Mill Cove community in California renewed their objections to a developer’s request to move up the schedule that would allow water and sewer on property he owns there, while some in the local business community urged county commissioners to approve the request to boost local jobs. Developer Guy Curley, of Liberty Home Builder based in Great Mills, wants to have two separate properties in the Lexington Park Development District upgraded in status to be authorized for water and Guy Curley sewer lines in three years instead of the currently scheduled six years.
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The developer needs water and sewer to allow his project to move ahead. On those properties he wants to build 32 cottage style homes on small lots at a higher density level relative to the neighborhood already there. Residents of the older neighborhood have opposed the plans on the basis that they would damage the character of the community and create traffic congestion, which narrow roads there would be unable to handle. They also worry that more development there would damage the environment by causing more runoff and sedimentation into nearby creeks and streams. But Curley said he has changed his concept plans and reduced the
Photo by Sean Rice St. Mary’s Board of Education Chairman Bill Mattingly, also a candidate for St. Mary’s County Commissioner, reads to children Saturday at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center during a birthday party for Dr. Seuss.
number of lots from the original 54 proposed and also reduced the number of driveways that residents in Mill Cove had complained of. “I believe I’ve listened to the residents,” Curley said. “I’ve addressed density on both projects and I’ve addressed the driveway concerns.” Curley told commissioners Tuesday night that while some in the community and planning commission have opposed his developments, land use planning staff have given his concepts approval for meeting county guidelines for building in the development district. He also said that projects such as his would help keep jobs open for struggling construction workers in tough economic times. Brooks Jackson, a community member, said Curley’s proposal amounts to cottages
“jammed into tiny lots of one-sixth of an acre.” Lewie Aldridge, a local real estate broker, asked commissioners to approve the sewer upgrade to allow a boost to the local real estate market. He said that new residents coming to St. Mary’s who may only live here for a few years wanted newer homes, not older style ones. “These people [living in Mill Cove] are trying to protect their neighborhood. I’m trying to protect my livelihood,” Aldridge said. Commissioners closed the public hearing Tuesday night, leaving the record open for 10 days to receive comments. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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County Launches Discount Prescription Drug Card By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Every county resident regardless of age, income or level of health insurance can now take advantage of a new program sponsored by county government through the National Association of Counties (NACo) that can give them an average of a 22 percent discount on their prescription medications. The NACo cards are available at all county libraries, senior activity centers and the Department of Human Services. Karen Everett, county spokeswoman, said that an agreement exists between NACo and CVS Caremark, the consortium of pharmacies that administers the program, to benefit counties that are members of the national association. Those benefits are then passed down to residents of each member county, Everett said, in what amounts to a national marketing campaign for the pharmacological consortium. “They can purchase a larger volume [than smaller pharmacies] and pass along the savings,” Everett said. “The card can even cover prescriptions for your pet as long as the veterinarian writes out the scrip and you can get it
filled at a participating pharmacy.” There are 60,000 pharmacies nation-wide that participate in the program, according to Everett, and many pharmacies here participate as well. “Using the NACo prescription card is easy,” said Cythia Brown, acting director of the Human Services Department. “A cardholder will simply present it at a participating pharmacy.” Brown said that there is no enrollment form to fill out, no membership fee and no restrictions or limits on how many times a resident can use the card. Family members may also use the card anytime their prescription needs are not covered by health insurance, according to county information. Everett said the program would be audited in a year’s time to see how much it benefited local residents. “Hopefully, it’s going to be good for our citizens,” Everett said. For more information about the program visit www.caremark.com/naco or www.naco. org. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Bill Seeks to Keep Child Predators in Jail By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A bill that would take away opportunities for child sex offenders and child predators to earn time off their sentence while in local jails or state prison has wide support in the Maryland House of Delegates, but law enforcement officials with the Maryland Sheriff’s Association say they have not taken a position yet. House Bill 490 strips away diminution credits (credits for good behavior, work done in prison) from child sex offenders and predators and would force them to finish their complete sentence. The bill also places the same restrictions on anyone convicted of most sex offenses. The bill’s lead sponsor is House Minority Leader Anthony O’Donnell (R-Dist.29) and co-sponsors include 90 other delegates, which is nearly the entire House. O’Donnell said that this is the fourth year the bill has been up for consideration but with the alleged murder of a young girl on the Eastern Shore last year by a sex offender, the issue now has legislators’ attention. “It’s unfortunate such a tragedy had to occur before people paid attention,” O’Donnell told The County Times. “I’m hoping we have movement this year.” Lt. Dave McDowell, head of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office patrol division, and a member of the Maryland Sheriff’s Association’s legislative committee, said that the association had not taken a position on the bill yet. “It would be a good thing because they’re in jail,” McDowell said, stating his
personal opinion as an officer. “They should serve their sentence.” St. Mary’s Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said that a debate about whether sex offenders and child predators could be rehabilitated in prison has never been concluded. “There’s a significant disagreement across the board on that,” Cameron said. “My experience is they tend to re-offend. “Whether they get better [or not] they tend to re-offend.” An analysis of the bill by the state’s Department of Legislative Services shows there would be a small increase in costs for keeping sex offenders in jail for their full terms. For the state’s general fund there would be an increase of $130,000 in expenditures for fiscal 2011, the analysis stated, while the local effects were “not expected to measurably increase correctional costs.” Milton Crump, the director of Calvert County’s corrections division said that longer sentences for sex offenders and child predators were a good thing, but restricting them from earning any diminution credits for their sentences was not. Without diminution credits available as an incentive for good behavior once they’re in prison, Crump said, there would be little reason for them to avoid fights and other conflicts while incarcerated. Under current law offenders can earn up to 15 diminution credits a month towards reducing their sentence, which means they could effectively cut it in half, Crump said. “They probably should stay in jail longer,” Crump said. “But you don’t want fights in prisons, you don’t.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The Ideological Divide on Healthcare
Steny Is No Longer One Of Us Most of us will remember that blood chilling phrase from Apollo 13, only then it was “Houston, We have a problem”. But that was then and now, Southern Marylanders, WE have a problem and his name is Steny H. Hoyer. This man was elected 27 years ago to represent the farmers, the waterman and the airmen in this beautiful peninsula only God could have created. How fortunate could anyone be? But something happened over those years. Steny lost sight of the people he was elected to represent. He became too important to receive their input, their phone calls and to respond to their letters questioning if he had forgotten those who had given him a carte blanc to carry their messages, their needs and their desires to Congress. You need only go to his website and study his voting record. Has he been representing his districts’ interests? I don’t think so. Steny has left his roots behind and moved to the big time. He has joined the enemy. I don’t mean the good people of this
I applaud President Obama’s recent summit on healthcare, but I can’t help but think it has been a huge waste of time. Forging common ground with the opposition party is sorely needed, now more than ever, but neither side will ever come to a consensus. Now, first it should be acknowledged that Republicans have drafted plans of their own, but the provisions of these plans don’t differ that much from what the Democrats are proposing. The most prominent GOP-drafted bills, the Wyden/Bennett bill (H.R. 3590) and the Ryan bill (H.R. 2520), impose individual mandates for insurance coverage, just like the bills that were passed through the House and Senate. They also set up government-run insurance exchanges, offer subsidies and tax credits to individuals with low incomes, and limit malpractice suits. So this oft-repeated charge that no Republican-supported ideas are being included in the legislation is a lie. Still, all of this is beside the point. Neither side is going to come up with a plan that works for everyone, because it’s about much more than politics. It’s about the way Americans view healthcare, period. Our system is rampant with fraud, bankrupting millions of Americans, and pricing millions more out of coverage. And thousands of people are dying every year because they don’t have insurance, their premiums and co-pays have risen to the point where they can’t afford their medication or appointments, or their insurance companies have denied them life saving care.
land. I mean the foreign element that has taken over, those people who are not one of us. They don’t believe we matter because they have a new agenda. Never forget just five days before November 2, 2008, the statement, “In just five days life in America will change forever”. But it was not the change we could be proud of. And Steny Hoyer became one of them. There are several individuals who have come forward to challenge Mr. Hoyer. These individuals are willing to truly represent the people of Southern Maryland as they are one of us and I ask you to carefully check them out. Charles Lollar of Charles County is a Marine Reserve Officer. Collins Bailey is a member of the Charles County School Board. Please help us to bring integrity back to the Halls of Congress for all our sake. Mary Lou Rose Great Mills, Md.
Zoning Change Was Sneaky I was very upset to learn of the last minute decision to change the 620 Hillville munition site from RPD to industrial. I do not feel that there was adequate notification for input from the citizens who live on Friendship School Road and surrounding areas that will be affected. There is a large agricultural Mennonite community that travel the roads there
everyday. There will be an increase in traffic and noise and a decrease in property values. We need help from all citizens to send a message to the commissioners that last minute decisions like this will not stand. Peggy McGahagan Mechanicsville, Md
You Can Help End Wild Animal Suffering It has been a long, rough winter for all of us. Each day we watch for glimpses of spring. According to the calendar, it’s only weeks away. Along with the trees getting green again, the flowers blooming, and warmer temperatures, the wildlife all around us start having their spring babies. Unfortunately, things don’t always go well for these creatures. Mother deer get hit by cars, leaving their fawns at the mercy of nature, Raccoons, rabbits, opossums, squirrels, skunks, owls, eagles, birds, and foxes – you name it – can be injured or orphaned. Fortunately, there is a non-profit organization right here in St. Mary’s County that exists simply to help the injured and orphaned wildlife. You may have read about the organization during the recent pelican rescue here. John and Lisa Fischer run Suburban Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation out of their home. They receive no
government funding – everything comes out of this couple’s own pockets and from donations from people like you and me. It is a very, very expensive undertaking. I have had the pleasure of knowing them for several years and seeing first-hand the work that they do. If you are like me and hate to see any animal suffer but aren’t always sure how to help, here is a way! Your tax-deductible donation to SWRAR will enable them to continue to care for the wild animals that are brought to them. Every penny goes to caring for the animals. Donations can be made to: Suburban Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, 41622 Beechwood Lane, Hollywood, MD 20636. They will greatly appreciate your help. Susan Morrison Hollywood, Md
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March For Life is Monday
On Monday, March 8, 2010, the 31st annual Maryland March for Life will be held in Annapolis. Please go to www.marylandmarchforlife.org for information and to register. As in years past, the march will begin at St. Mary’s Church on Duke of Gloucester Street. At 5:15, there will be both Catholic and non-denominational prayer services. At 6:30, the March to the MD. State House will begin. There will be a rally with a number of speakers, including Bishop Harry Jackson. After the rally, there will be food and refreshments back at St. Mary’s Church. Some people question whether these marches for life accomplish anything. It is true that a march for the lives of babies doesn’t necessarily save a single baby, just as the marches for breast cancer awareness don’t save any woman’s life. But what breast cancer marches do is to draw public attention to the terrible disease that kills thousands of women every year. Perhaps the most important function of a march for breast cancer awareness is to let those who suffer know they are not alone, and that there are those who will not rest until a cure for breast cancer is found. A march for life also brings public awareness to the terrible issue of abortion. What the marchers do, by their presence, is to speak for the tiny, speechless victims of abortion. A in.
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To The Editor: The insurance companies do this for one simple reason, because to provide the goods and services that their customers need from them, they have to pay instead of profit. The policyholders aren’t their priority. The shareholders are. And that’s what you get when a system like ours, because in America, we view healthcare and health insurance, as for-profit business venture instead of a God-given right. And for any real progress to be made in reforming healthcare, that has to change. This is about a basic constitutional principle, THE RIGHT TO LIFE. It should stand to reason that if Americans have a right to life, then we should also have the right to the means to sustain that life, and if the so-called free market can’t or won’t help us do that, then it’s our government’s responsibility to step in. This doesn’t amount to a “nanny state” – but a government that takes responsibility for the needs of its people. We hired these people. We pay them. They’re supposed to be OUR lobbyists. They’re supposed to protect us from all enemies, both foreign and domestic. And right now the enemy is an industry that, unlike others, only profits from refusing to provide the services they were hired for. So yes, this is an ideological dispute, and people need to decide what they stand for; what is profitable, or what is right. Andrew E. Goodwin Lexington Park, Md
march for life notifies elected officials that this is an issue that is not going to go away. The marchers help to bring the issue of abortion out of the secrecy of the abortion clinic and place it on view for elected officials. A public march says that we will not rest until babies in the womb are given the right to life. We will not rest until life is once again sacred for the oldest person to the very tiniest human being. As public awareness is raised about how millions of babies are murdered every year in abortion clinics by abortion doctors who make their profits off the blood of the innocent and helpless, the march gets bigger. As human hearts begin to experience the deep conviction that it is very wrong to kill human babies as though they were of no more value than cockroaches, the march for life will grow until the line of marchers reaches around the entire state. Until every citizen knows that killing a baby from conception right up to the point of birth is an evil that must no longer be tolerated in the United States, the march for life will go on. On March 8, come and join the March for Life, and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. It may just be the most important thing you ever do. Rebecca Denning Bushwood, MD
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Beer & Wine Tasting for Christmas in April
The 10th annual Beer & Wine tasting to benefit the Christmas in April programs is taking place Saturday March 6, from 7-9:30 p.m. at the J.T. Daugherty Conference Center in Lexington Park. Tickets cost $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For ticket sale information, see the events tab at www.christmasinaprilsmc.org. Every year Christmas in April volunteers tackle home projects for selected low income and elderly St. Mary’s County residents. These homes are usually in total disrepair or not suitable for the
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occupants current health situation. Not one person is paid to help, and often times they spend over 16 hours at the sites finishing the job. If you are interested in donating to Christmas in April or volunteering this year the Project Day is Saturday April 24. This year they have slated to repair 21 homes and one community non-for-profit center. If you can’t volunteer work, show your support. For more information on how to get involved, see the Web Site.
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Time Is Running Short To Cash In On Homebuyer’s Credit By Sean Rice Staff Writer Prospective firsttime and repeat home buyers still have two months to cash in on the extended and expanded federal home buyer’s credit. The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 extended the tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time homebuyers purchasing a principal residence. It also authorized a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified repeat homebuyers. The tax credit now applies to sales occurring on or after Jan. 1, 2009 and on or before April 30, 2010. In cases where a binding sales contract is signed by April 30, 2010, a home purchase completed by June 30, 2010 will qualify. For sales occurring after Nov. 6, 2009, the Act raised the income limits to $125,000 for single taxpayers and $225,000 for married couples filing joint returns. Photo by Sean Rice “It’s nice, they exFegeley, an O’Brien Realty agent talks about the homebuyer’s credit tended the program in Jack in the kitchen of Quality Built Homes’ model house at Broad Creek in the first week of Novem- Hollywood. ber,” said Jack Fegeley, between Forrest Farm, Broad Creek and an O’Brien Realty agent who sells homes Forest Knolls that Quality Built either has for Quality Built Homes at the Broad under construction or it has permits to get Creek Subdivision. “And I don’t know if ready to start,” he said, adding that there people are considering that they’ll have are several other homes at the company’s another extension.” other subdivisions, including Pembrooke, It’s now too late to build a house from Leonard’s Grant and Farms at Hunting the beginning permit phase with Quality Creek. Built and meet the deadlines for the home“Everyone that I’ve talked to who’s buyer’s tax credit, but there are many al- benefited from (the tax credit), they put ready built and in-progress “spec” homes the money back into the economy. They available at Qulaity Built’s subdivisions. bought a fence, or new living room furni“There’s probably about 9 homes ture,” Fegeley said.
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As Southern Maryland has grown, so has the demand for quality healthcare. The St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation is focused on our area’s healthcare needs and is dedicated to providing a bright future for our hospital and the community we serve. Since 2001, the SMH Foundation has awarded scholarships to Southern Maryland residents who want to pursue a career in healthcare. The Foundation is now accepting applications from students interested in allied health and nursing. Allied health professionals include radiology technicians, respiratory therapists, ultrasound technicians, nursing technicians, laboratory technologists, physical, occupational and speech
therapists, and many more. The healthcare scholarships are supported through generous donations from the community and the Foundation fundraisers held throughout the year, including such events as the Gala, Epicurean Experience and Culinary Infusion. Each scholarship helps pay for tuition, books and fees associated with the degree or certification. Individuals interested in applying for scholarship opportunities can stop by the Human Resources office at St. Mary’s Hospital to pick up an application or they can download the application on the SMH Web site at www.smhwecare.com. The application deadline is March 15, 2010.
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BRAC Base Closure Helped This Local Economy
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A $750 million Boeing assembly plant with thousands of jobs and a $100 million wind turbine test facility were just two of the announced developments that boosted the South Carolina coast in recent months – none of which seemed possible in the 1990s. The government was closing the Charleston Naval base and naval shipyard, the region was still recovering from its 1989 battering by Hurricane Hugo and local leaders were using apocalyptic language to warn of a coming economic implosion. “The weeds begin to grow in the cracks in the pavement and the tumbleweeds of broken dreams and shattered lives blow down the street,” Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. told the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission in 1993. It was the same year David Ginn, now the president and CEO of the Charleston Regional Development Alliance, moved to the Charleston area. “My family said it was a great career move,” he recalls, laughing. The closing of the base in 1995 cost more than 20,000 government jobs. Ginn said it also brought fundamental change in the area economy, bringing together communities once in competition to work together to attract investment to the whole region. “For 100 years, economic development meant the Navy’s federal money coming here,” he said. “There was a 1 percent growth a year, nothing exciting but even in a recession we
stayed up. Everyone was happy.” Then the unthinkable happened. The base was closed as the military shed costly domestic operations. The regional development alliance, formed in 1995, had an early win when Nucor Corp. announced a $500 million steel mill in Berkeley County. There were 18 more industrial announcements in the region that year and 20 more in 1996, Ginn said. “It unleashed the power of the private sector by taking this Navy presence out,” said Ginn. Local officials used what was called a hot turnover at the old base. Instead of taking years with master plans, they quickly got companies into existing warehouses and other base facilities. Within six years, 5,000 new jobs has been created and more than $141 million had been invested at the base. The Navy still plays an important role in Charleston, but it’s a smaller percentage of total nonfarm employment which, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, grew from 210,000 in 1993 to an estimated 292,000 last year. With about 13,000 workers, the Navy remains the area’s single biggest employer. “But it’s a totally different kind of Navy,” said Karen Kuchenbecker, who handles strategic planning for the alliance. “It’s things like nuclear training and engineering _ higher paying and jobs of the future instead of well paying blue collar jobs.”
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Stephanie Louise “Steff” Abell, 64, of Hollywood, MD died March 1, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her family and friends. Born August 22, 1945 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of the late James Allen and Phiney Alvey Cusic. She was the loving wife to Floyd Abell whom she married on March 21, 1964 at St. John’s Church in Hollywood, MD. She was the sister of Jo Allen Mattingly of Hollywood, MD, the late James Anthony Cusic of Hollywood, MD, Larry (Marica) Cusic of Omaha, NE, Jane Hier (Mickey) of Pittsford, VT and Kevin (Charlene) Cusic of Hollywood, MD. Stephanie graduated from Leonardtown High School in 1963 and attended college to become a dental assistant. She became the assistant of the late Dr. Rolla Burk and was later employed by Dr. Blair Wood. She retired after many years of service in September of 2009 due to acute illness. Stephanie and Floyd did not have children of their own, but after Floyd’s sister Betty Lou Wathen passed away they helped raise Edie, Sherri, Lisa, Susie and Janie and thought of them as their own children. Family always came first with Stephanie and she had such great love for her nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. She enjoyed Ocean City, gambling, reading and relaxing on the porch at the family home on Patuxent River. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 5 – 8 p.m. in the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be said at 7 p.m. with Deacon Lou Koeniger officiating. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 5, 2010, in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD at 11 a.m. with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Christopher Cusic, Timmy Mattingly, Harold Anderson, Jr., Philip Cusic, Steve Cook, Patrick Woodburn and Michael Miedzinski. Contributions may be sent to the St. John’s Francis Regis Catholic Church and School, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh.com.
Charles Lee Cornwell, Jr. of Callaway, MD passed away on Feb. 25, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born March 28, 1943 in Wilmington, NC he was the son of the late Charles Lee Cornwell, Sr. and Mary Margaret Cornwell. He is survived by his daughters Anna Bauereis, from Austin, TX; Lisa Gasper, from Little Shute, WI; Susan Griffith from Fredericksburg, VA; and Patricia Beaulieu from Fredricksburg, VA. He has 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Charlie was proud to be a Marine. He served two tours in Vietnam and retired after 21 years of service. He was a member of the USMC Combat Helicopter Association. A private Funeral Service will be conducted at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain, NC.
Clifton “Pete” Austin, 82 Clifton “Pete” Lacey Austin, 82, of Hollywood, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Audrey G. Austin; children Bradley C. Austin (Sonia) and Deborah LeAnn (James) Dudley; sisters Betty, Mildred and Susan; Brothers Raymond, James and Jesse (Butch). He is also survived by eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. The family received friends on Wednesday, March 3, at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A., Hyattsville. Services will be held on Thursday, March 4 at 11 a.m. at Colmar Manor Bible Church, 4110 Newton St., Colmar Manor, MD. Internment will follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his name to Colmar Manor Bible Church, 4110 Newton St., Colmar Manor, MD 20722, or The Gideons Interntional, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214.
Charles Famoso, 83 Charles “Al” Anthony Famoso, 83, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on Feb. 25, 2010. Al was born to the late Luigi and Christine Famoso in Brooklyn, NY on Nov. 15, 1926. He served in three branches of the military, Army, Navy, and retired from the Air Force. He served as a Morse Code Interceptor for the Army Security Agency during World War II in Guam and Okinawa. He worked as an electrical engineer for the Dept. of the Navy, retiring in 1983. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends and Scrabble with his family. He was an excellent pool player, winning many awards. He especially loved to embody the spirit of Santa, visiting schools and various community events. He began “Santa on the Square” in Leonardtown by showing up in his specially made red suit and talking with children. Later, the mayor added a Mrs. Claus, and the event became a yearly tradition. He believed he was allowed to live so long so that he could fish every spot available in St. Mary’s County. He was preceded in death by Teresa Cotter Famoso, the mother of his 11 children, 2 children who died at birth (John and Mary Ann), 2 sisters, 5 brothers and his stepson, Stephen “Te” Gordon. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Mona Stephens Famoso; his children, Douglas (Tammy), Cathy Nelson (John), Teresa Saunders (Barry), Stephen (Karen), Cynthia, Charles Jr. (Stella), Jeannette (Lisa), Joeleen, Angelia Demers (Dave); and his stepchildren, Phil Gordon (Sheila), (Nancy Gordon), Marcia Lent (Leonard), Gwen Rodriguez (Tony). He is also survived by one brother, Alfonse Famoso of Westminster, MD; 30 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held. on Wednesday March 3, 2010 at First Saints Community Church, St. Paul’s campus in Leonardtown. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Saints Community Church’s Loaves and Fishes soup kitchen, P.O. Box 95, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Rose Figliola, 93 Rose M. Figliola, 93, of Leonardtown, MD passed away at her daughter’s residence in Leonardtown, MD, on January 29, 2010, after a brave fight with cancer, with her family at her side. She formerly resided in Ozone Park, NY. Born March 19, 1916 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Rosina Murno.
She will be remembered as a kind and gentle spirit, a loving mother, and a gifted seamstress. She was also a great Italian cook, and loved being with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, above all. She is survived by her children, Joseph Figliola and wife Elaine of Phoenix, AZ, Debra Savillo and husband Carl of Leonardtown, MD, and Michael Figliola and wife Kathleen of Howard Beach, NY; her sister, Theresa Inguardi, of Brooklyn, NY, and numerous nieces and nephews. Nine grandchildren, Carl Savillo, III and wife Andrianna of Phoenix, AZ, Rosalie Savillo of Seattle, WA, Robert Savillo and wife Christina of Baltimore, MD, Nicholas Savillo of Baltimore, MD, Daniel Figliola and wife Kelly of Phoenix, AZ, Maria Kovac and husband Jason of Phoenix, AZ, Kristine Anzalone of NY, Toni Marie Figliola and Victoria Figliola of NY, and seven great grandchildren, Gage and sister Lucia Rose of Phoenix, AZ, Asher of Baltimore, MD, Giovanni of Phoenix, AZ, Makayla and sister Haizy Michele of Phoenix, AZ, and Gianna of NY. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters. She was the wife of the late Daniel L. Figliola. A visitation was held at both Brinsfield Funeral Home in Leonardtown, MD, and James Romanelli-Stephen Funeral Home in Ozone Park, NY. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at Nativity B.V.M. Church, in Ozone Park, NY, on Feb. 3, 2010, followed by interment at Pinelawn Cemetery, in Farmingdale, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice House, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Mary Gough, 75 Mary Madgalane Gough, 75, of Lexington Park, MD died Feb. 22, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mary was born July 8, 1934 in Beachville, MD to the late Thomas Gough and Nellie Marie Burnley. Mary was raised by her grandmother, Matilda Carter Gough along with Mary Carroll and Albert Butler Jr. Mary was educated in the St. Mary’s County School System. Mary was a lifetime member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church of Lexington Park, MD. Mary loved the Baltimore Orioles baseball team. She loved playing Bingo, playing cards, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles and traveling. In doing these things, she was always close to family and friends whom she loved dearly. Mary retired from the Patuxent Naval Air Station Supply Department on October 13, 1995 where she was a dedicated worker for more that forty years. Mary is survived by her loving and dedicated son, Ralph E. Gough Sr., daughter in law, Wanda Gough, grandson, Ralph Gough Jr., granddaughter Tawanda Gough, greatgranddaughters, Leah Gough, Nichole Fiore and great-grandson, Devon Gough and a host of cousins and friends. Services were held Feb. 27 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, burial followed in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers was Algerron Barnes, James H. Johnson, Darnell Corbin, John R. Hall Jr., James C. Smith, and Paul Smith. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Ernest Hall, Horace McClane, Andre’ Barnes, Bernard Barnes and Carl Carroll. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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Doris Kepner, 89 Doris Birely Kepner, 89, of Leonardtown, MD and previously of Blue Ridge Summit, PA, passed away on Feb. 26, 2010 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Born August 22, 1920 in Sabillasville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Marvin F. Birely and Alice V. (Moser) Birely. In addition to her parents Mrs. Kepner was preceded in death by her husband Charles F. Kepner, and her siblings, Mary Barton, Ethel Zimmerman, Harold Birely, Helen DeLawter, Eleanor Birely, Raymond Birely, and Donald Birely. She is survived by her son, Thomas Kepner and his wife Jeannette of Park Hall, MD. She is also survived by four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Private services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Leonardtown Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650 Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD
Dorian Lassiter, 59 Dorian Townsend Lassiter, 59, of Leonardtown, MD died on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010 at Shady Grove Hospital. She was the daughter of the late James Lee and Norma Jean Lett Townsend. Ms. Lassiter is survived by her two sons, John R. Lassiter, Jr. (partner Greg) of Cherry Hill, NJ and Adam Townsend Lassiter (wife Carrie) of Seattle, WA; two grandchildren, Chase Townsend and Brooke Elizabeth Lassiter who were the love of her life and her heart; her brother, David Lee Townsend of New Carrollton, TX; sister, Debra Elizabeth (husband Doug) Baird of Simpsonville, SC and estranged husband, John R. Lassiter. Ms. Lassiter worked for the Department of the Navy, Naval Health Clinic, Patuxent River, MD from 1986 and was due to retire in 2012. She was an avid gardener, a wonderful quilter, and a voracious reader, but her passion in life was her family, especially her children and grandbabies. Relatives and friends were invited to Dorian’s Life Celebration at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 with prayers recited. A Mass of Christian Burial will offered on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 11 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 21370 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Father John Mattingly pastor of the church will be the celebrant. The burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Ms. Lassiter requested donations be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004, Foundation for AIDS Research (AMFAR), or American Breast Cancer Foundation, 1220 B East Joppa Road, Suite 332, Baltimore, MD 21286. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Benjamin Lumkins, 89 Benjamin Franklin “Legs” Lumpkins, 89 of Tall Timbers, MD and formerly of Piney Point, MD died on March 1, 2010 at Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home. Born January 5, 1921 in Piney Point, MD, he was the son of the late Charles Edgar and Lucy Marie Goddard Lumpkins, Sr. He is survived by his children Carolyn Roehm of West Palm Beach, FL, Charles Ronnie Lumpkins of Piney Point, MD, Franklin Bruce Lumpkins of Callaway, MD and Melody Kay Clinton of West Palm Beach, FL
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as well as his sister Marie Hilburn of Lexington Park, MD, seven grandchildren, fifteen greatgrandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife and his brother Nick Lumpkins. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Legs graduated from Great Mills High School. He was a waterman for 60 years, 20 years of which he spent working for Stewart’s Petroleum, retiring in 1970. He served in the U.S. Army for one year during World War II and enjoyed telling fish tales and watching baseball. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 5 – 8 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 10 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dan Moore officiating. Interment will follow at St. George Episcopal Cemetery, Valley Lee, MD. Pallbearers will be James Quade, Keith Lumpkins, Kyle Lumpkins, J.L. Higgs, Eddie Cullison and Francis Cullison. Condolences may be left to the family at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Addie Mack, 85 Addie Bell Mack, 85, of Lexington Park, MD died Feb. 7, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born March 4, 1924 in Picayune, MS she was the daughter of the late Ed Mack, Sr. and Angeline (Davis) Mack. Addie was educated at Spears Rosenwald School in Ethel, LA. She moved to New Orleans and worked at Molly’s At the Market Restaurant, Hotel Dieu, and Tulane Med Center. In her later years, she served as a private care provider to the elderly. Addie is survived by her children, Lizzie Mack-Webster and Ernest James Mack, sister, Annie Mack-McCrary, seven grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, one great great-grandson and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her siblings, William Henry Mack, Louis Mack, Ed Mack, Jr., Samuel Mack, and Alion Mack-O’Connor. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at the Gentilly Greater Harvest Missionary Baptist Church, 4121 Alfred Street, New Orleans, LA 70122. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Elizabeth McCoy, 91 Elizabeth (Beth) C. McCoy, 91, of Scotland, MD, died after a long illness on Feb. 27, 2010 in Annapolis, MD. Born to the late John J. and Kathleen C. Crowley at Georgetown Hospital on July 19, 1918 in Washington, DC, Mrs. McCoy attended Sacred Heart Academy, Immaculate Junior College, and later Saint Mary’s of the Woods College in Terre Haute, Indiana. Following her graduation from college, she married the late Frederick L. McCoy, a Maryland native and graduate of Gonzaga High School and Georgetown University. Mr. McCoy gained an interest in Southern Maryland and a love of her people from time spent as an altar boy accompanying Jesuit priests doing mission work in St. Mary’s County. Making their home in 1941 at St. Gabriel’s Manor, a 165-acre farm on the Potomac River, Mrs. McCoy and her husband believed it was their duty to protect, preserve, and publicize the unique cultural and religious history of the area. Mrs. McCoy with her husband, played key roles in campaigns to protect the Potomac River and shoreline and also to stop the building of a proposed oil refinery at Piney Point, MD. Mrs. McCoy also helped bring together key leaders from the religious and political community, Historic St. Mary’s City, St. Mary’s College, and local landowners to establish a plan to preserve the
The County Times land and reconstruct the first Catholic Church in the English Colonies at Chapel Field in St. Mary’s City. Her efforts were rewarded with the honors of being one of the first persons to view the lead coffins recovered from the Chapel Field site and to lay a corner brick for the reconstructed Chapel. Mrs. McCoy also spearheaded efforts to preserve the Cedar Point Lighthouse Cupola at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Beth often said that someone who has done great things in their life becomes “living history.” All 12 of Mrs. McCoy’s children attended St. Michael’s Elementary School and then her three daughters attended St. Mary’s Academy and her nine sons Ryken High School. She was proud of her 34 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her work with the Chapel Field Project and the Cedar Point Lighthouse, Mrs. McCoy’s historical preservation activities included service as a member of the Society for the Preservation of St. Ignatius Church in St. Inigoes and the St. Mary’s County Historical Society. She also served as one of the first women on the St. Mary’s County Election Board of Supervisors. She co-founded the Mistress Brent Garden Club. She served as the President of the Catholic Daughters of America. Her charitable activities included service as President of the Ladies of Charity of St. Michael’s Church in Ridge as well as many years working with the Inter Faith Volunteers to provide meals and entertainment for the elderly of St. Mary’s County. Mrs. McCoy along with her husband, Fred, received the Father Andrew White S.J. Award in 1985. She has been honored as the Woman of the Year by her alma mater, St. Mary of the Woods. Her historical preservation activities earned her the Cross Botany Award and her services to the Catholic Church earned her the Papal Medal Pro Ecclesia et Pro-Pontifice. In 2005, she was recognized as a Pillar of the Community by St. Mary’s Ryken High School. In 1990 Beth was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frederick L. McCoy, in 2004 by her third son Daniel William McCoy, and in 2006 by her oldest son Frederick L. McCoy, Jr. She is survived by ten children and their families, John C. of Baltimore, MD, Joseph S. of Philadelphia, PA, Mary Blohm of Boston, MA, Thomas A. of Geneva, Switzerland, Anne Hayes of Tracy’s Landing, MD, Christopher P. of Fairfax Station, VA, Muffin Padukiewicz of St. Gabriel’s Manor, Scotland, MD, Nicholas and Mark both of Timonium, MD and Matthew of Metuchen, N.J., and the families of her deceased sons, Dan and Fred. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The family received friends on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Ridge. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Msgr. Maurice O’Connell will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s School, P.O. Box 259, Ridge, MD 20680 or Historic St. Mary’s City Chapel Fund, P.O. Box 24, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Continued Philadelphia. She is the daughter of Pete and Nancy Toler. Together they had 3 sons Ian, Eric and Ryan. He was the proud grandfather of Eric Stuart Risbon Jr. Tom worked for several different defense contractors before serving 25 years as a civil servant. Tom began his career in Warminster Pennsylvania (NADC) before relocating to Webster Field (4.5.11 SCR). Tom was an avid athlete who played many sports throughout his life; football, basketball, hockey, softball, he was even scouted by two major league baseball teams and invited to tryouts while in high school, however golf was his favorite passion. He was an avid fan of all Philadelphia sports teams, which caused much laughter between himself and his officemates. Tom was a proud father who enjoyed coaching his son’s athletic teams. He loved his wife and enjoyed traveling and seeing new places. His other hobbies included woodworking, manicuring his yard, remodeling his house, anything that involved working with his hands. He was very talented. Tommy enjoyed reading about American history and watching classic movies. Tom was a great person, wonderful father and loving husband. He was a strong willed person who, no matter how sick he was, fought through his illness and had plans to live a long productive fulfilling life. He loved spending the little time he could with his grandson. Everybody who has ever met Tommy was touched by his genuine, loving, upbeat, wonderful personality. When Tom Stuart Risbon Junior came into this world 54 years ago the world became a better place. With Tommy’s departure, the world is now saddened at the loss of one of the greatest people to ever be part of it. The family will receive friends on Sat-
urday, March 6, 2010 from 1 – 2 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where a funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be private. Condolences may be left to the family at www. mgfh.com.
John Scholten, Sr., 52 John Braden Scholten, Sr., 52 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away at his residence. Born May 22, 1957 in Tacoma, Washington, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Frances Lugenbeel Scholten. John was a Railroad Mechanic for Richmond Fredericksburg-Potomac Railroad retiring after 18 years of service. He is survived by his wife Deborah M. Scholten of Mechanicsville, MD, children; John B. Scholten, Jr. (Megan) of Waldorf, MD, and Christiana Keefer (Jeffrey) of Leonardtown, MD, grandson; Aidan Scholten, siblings; Linda Slade (Joseph) of Valley Lee, MD, David Scholten (Diane), and William Scholten (Paula). In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Scholten, Jr. and sister, Pamelia Reinoehl. A Funeral Service was conducted, Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
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Thomas Ribson, Jr., 54 Thomas Stuart Risbon, JR., age 54 of Leonardtown, MD passed away Feb. 27, 2010 after a long illness. He was born April 14th 1955 in Coatesville Pennsylvania to late Thomas Stuart Risbon, Sr. and Mary Grace Risbon (Robinson.) Tom graduated from Coatesville High School in 1973. He served 4 years in the United States Navy as an Electronics Technician. He received an honorable discharge from the military in 1978. On March 12, 1977 he was married to Catherine Toler of
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Briefs Detectives Seeking Mailbox Destruction Suspects
Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations are seeking information on several cases of malicious destruction of property to vehicles, mailboxes, and thefts from motor vehicles in the Hollywood and Wildewood area of St. Mary’s County. Anyone with information is urged to contact Trooper First Class Leo Nims at 301-475-4200 x1947 or call Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333. Tipsters can also text their tips in to “TIP239” plus your message to “CRIMES” (274637). Callers and tipsters do not have to leave a name, just the information. If the information leads to the arrest and conviction, the caller/tipster may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Man Charged With Assault In Domestic Case
On February 25, 2010, Deputy First Class Scott Ruest responded to a residence on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park for a report of a domestic assault. The investigation revealed Dale Lee Lokey Sr., 41, of Lexington Park, was involved in a verbal dispute which escalated into a physical assault when Lokey allegedly tackled the victim to the ground. The victim was able to break free and Lokey allegedly then slapped the victim across the face. The assault was stopped by a third party in the residence. Lokey was arrested and charged with second degree assault.
Local Detective Helps Locate Wanted Suspect On March 3, 2010 Detective Cpl. Robert Merritt developed information regarding a possible location of Raymond Stanley Morgan who was wanted by police in Virginia, the Maryland State Police and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on several felony warrants. St. Mary’s investigators issued a warning March 2 that Morgan was last seen in Hollywood. Merritt obtained a specific residence where Morgan was believed to be staying in Middlesex County, Virginia and contacted the U.S. Marshall’s Service Warrant Unit in Virginia. Through combined efforts of Merritt, the U.S. Marshall’s Service, and local police in Virginia, Morgan was apprehended as he attempted to flee the residence on foot. Morgan was subsequently charged with attempted murder and kidnapping by local police in Virginia.
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Judge: Woman Not Criminally Responsible For Officer Assault By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A woman accused of pointing a gun at a police officer last year during a call to check on her child’s welfare has been ordered to submit to medical monitoring of her condition for the next five years as part of a Circuit Court judgment last week that allowed her to go free, her attorney said. Nancy Ahearn, of Leonardtown, was arrested and charged last year with both first- and second degree assault but was ordered to undergo mental health screening after her defense attorney filed a plea of her being not criminally responsible. According to police accounts of the events of March 20, 2009 Ahearn was alleged to have pointed a handgun at the deputy as he attempted to help after a bookcase had fallen over on her then-18-month-old child. As the deputy ran for cover, police accounts stated, Ahearn tracked his movements while still pointing the weapon at him. Police alleged that Ahearn pulled the trigger more than once but the gun failed to fire. The deputy wrested the gun from here, police reports state, and placed her under arrest. According to charging documents, Ahearn admitted to pointing a handgun at Dep. Joseph Labrack.
Ahearn was originally charged with attempted murder in the case but that charge was dropped when it made its way to Circuit Court. Shane Mattingly, Ahearn’s attorney in the Circuit Court Case, said that she was found Nancy Ahearn competent to stand trial but that she did not comprehend the criminality of her actions. “That was part of her mental disorder,” Mattingly said. “She did not know what she was doing.” Ahearn is undergoing outpatient treatment, Mattingly said, and while doing so she is “not a threat.” Mattingly praised the police response to the situation last year. “They showed a great deal of restraint,” Mattingly said of officers not using deadly force. “She’s very grateful that did not happen and so is her family.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
Fritz to Seek Maximum Sentence In Watson Murder Conviction By Guy Leonard Staff Writer State’s Attorney Richard Fritz told The County Times on Tuesday that he would seek the maximum penalty for Jeremiah J. Watson, the man found guilty last week by a St. Mary’s jury of second degree murder in a Nov. 2008 shooting near Dameron, which Fritz said was “tantamount to a life sentence.” The maximum penalty for seconddegree murder is 30 years in prison and Fritz cannot seek enhanced penalties for the charge, he said, but with Watson’s concurrent convictions on first-degree assault and first-degree burglary the defendant could get up to 75 years of incarceration. Watson stood trial last week for the shooting death of Christopher Michael Patty, the new boyfriend of his estranged girlfriend Tina Lynne Dean. Watson was accused of using a shovel to break into Dean’s home Nov. 24 and using the tool as a weapon against Patty. Fritz argued to jurors during the fourday trial that Watson had become obsessed with Patty and Dean after she had broken off their initial long-term relationship. Watson and Dean had had three children together. According to court testimony Dean retrieved a gun from her bedroom while Watson was assaulting Patty and shot Watson twice. Watson was able to wrest control of the gun from Dean and used it to shoot Patty twice. Fritz had argued that Watson was guilty of first-degree murder but the jury found for the lesser charge. Fritz said the jury had found that Wat-
son’s actions that day were “a hot-blooded response to having been shot” and were not deliberate enough to be considered f irst-degree murder. They also did not find for attempted murder against Jeremiah J. Watson Watson, who had been accused of trying to shoot Dean but was unable to because the remaining bullets in the revolver had been ejected from the gun during the struggle with Dean. “What the jury found was that he had knowledge that the gun was unloaded,” Fritz said. “But she [Dean] didn’t know it was unloaded… therefore it would constitute first-degree assault and not attempted murder.” Watson had testified at trial that the shots that hit Patty had gone off while he was struggling with Dean over the gun and that he did not deliberately shoot the victim, said his defense attorney Public Defender John Getz. Getz said that the differing versions of the incident’s events caused the jury to find for the lesser murder charge. “They had some doubt as to how the shooting occurred,” Getz said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Fogel Selected as Sam Kirk Educator of the Year By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer The Board of Education of St. Mary’s County took time at their Feb. 24 meeting to recognize Anne Fogel, a special education teacher at Spring Ridge Middle School who has been named the Sam Kirk Educator of the Year by the Learning Disabilities Association of America. This was not the first time she’d been ack nowledged , as board members and Schools Super intendent Michael Martirano paid her a surprise visit weeks earlier to celebrate the occasion. Ann started with substitute teaching after she received her BFA in Art History and Graphic Design from the University of Georgia, going on to earn her Master’s degree in Special Education in 1973. She has been teaching in St. Mary’s County since 1976, starting first at the county’s high schools, and then moving to the elementary level. “The greatest challenge in teaching special education is trying to motivate reluctant learners by finding out what makes them tick,” wrote Ann in an email to The County Times, “and students with low selfesteem due to their learning difficulties, frustrations, and lack of successes in school are not as motivated to learn. However, the rewards of teaching special education are great ... When you see the ‘light come on’ and a smile on the face of a student who has experienced many failures in learning, and it lets you know that you’re on the right track. There’s nothing more exciting than hearing the words, ‘Hey, I get it now!’” The Sam Kirk Educator of the Year award goes annually to one educator in the nation who has made outstanding con-
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LHS Student Wins Brain Bee
The Fourth Annual Southern Maryland place, from Great Mills High School. “The Brain Bee was held at St. Mary’s College of Brain Bangers” came in second place in the Maryland (SMCM) this past weekend. The group rounds, consisting of Bobby Braun, Will Brain Bee is a one-day neuroscience-oriented Holland, and Kaitlyn Kistler, from Great Mills academic competition for St. Mary’s County High School. Third place group winner was high school students. Students answered ques- “The Knowledgeable Neurons,” consisting of tions to test their knowledge about the nervous Katrina Bennett, Trey Bergen, and Paul Boysystem and were asked to identify parts of the enga, from Leonardtown High School. human brain using actual human brains. Leonardtown High School student Aparna Sajja won first place in the individual round, and along with her “Pinky and the Brains” team members Torrey Ferguson and Christina Fahmi, also placed first in the group competition. Sajja came in second in last year’s individual competition. She is now eligible to attend the U.S. National Brain Bee in Baltimore March 19-20. Winners in the individual round also included Paul Boyen- Dr. Anne Marie Brady (third from left), assistant professor of psychology ga, second place, from James A. and faculty coordinator of the event, handed trophies to the winners: Forrest Career and Technology Claire Weber (far left), third place, from Great Mill High School; Paul Center, and Claire Weber, third Boyenga, second place, from James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center; and Aparna Sajja, first place, from Leonardtown High School.
Math Counts for St. Mary’s Students Photo Courtesy of Anne Fogel
Nearly 115 students from 20 middle schools in Southern Maryland tested their computation skills at the 16th annual MATHCOUNTS competition, held at Theodore G. Davis Middle School in Waldorf on Saturday, February 20. During the three-hour competition, the middle-school students tackled challenging mathematics problems in a series of exciting rounds. MATHCOUNTS is designed to offer the entertainment level of a sports event and to
ignite student interest in the world of numbers. In the team competition, Spring Ridge Middle School from St. Mary’s County won first place; team members included Belinda Chiu, Sharlene Chiu, Matthew Sebacher, and Zachary Smith, coached by Gina Clark and Bridget Dunbar. Northern High School from Calvert County placed second; team members included Sydney Feldman, Tyrell Howard, Justin Loos, and Amanda Spyropoulos, coached by Judy Haines. Margaret Brent Middle School from St. Mary’s County won third place; team members included Mateo Arredondo, Erik Bazyk, Laura Moats, and Rachel Villa, coached by Kevin Mackall. In the target and sprint rounds, students competed to see who could score highest on individual tests. For these exams, Sydney Feldman of Northern Middle School placed first and Matthew Sebacher of Spring Ridge Middle School placed second. The countdown rounds featured an elimination bracket format similar to a basketball tournament. In these rounds, Andrew Lee of Leonardtown Middle School placed first and Sydney First-place team, Spring Ridge Middle School. From left: Zachary Smith, Belinda Chiu, Matthew Sebacher (who also won second place Feldman placed second.
tributions to the education of persons with learning disabilities, taking its name from Samuel Alexander Kirk, one of the most influential figures in the history of special education, and an early researcher in learning disabilities. Fogel was selected for the award based on a nomination by LDA of Maryland and selected on December 4, 2009. The selection was based on the recommendation letter from the state organization, a completed nomination form, a resume, and letters of support. As this year’s honoree, she received an award certificate, complimentary registration to the 2010 LDA International Conference in Baltimore with 4 days per diem, recognition at a general session of the conference, and 2 complimentary tickets to the President’s Banquet. As for Anne’s plans for the future, “I know they will more than likely involve teaching in some way,” she said, adding that she’ll be interested to pursue her other interests as well, which include “watercolor painting, traveling, reading, and wine tasting,” but she said she doesn’t want to rest on her laurels. “I’m not sure if the word ‘retirement’ fits into my plans,” she said. in the target/sprint rounds), Sharlene Chiu, and coaches Gina Clark and Bridget Dunbar. (Submitted photo)
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New State Superintendents Appointed
The Maryland State Board of Education has appointed Steve Brooks as the Deputy State Superintendent for the Division of Business Services, and Mary Gable as Assistant State Superintendent for the Division of Academic Policy. Brooks has served as Assistant State Superintendent for Business Services since 2007, and is a long-time employee of the Department. He joined the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) in 1980, became Chief of the Budget Branch in 1997, and Director of Fiscal Operations in 2006. He is a graduate of Loyola College. Gable joined MSDE in 2005 as Director of Instructional Programs, after a long career
with the Anne Arundel Public School System. She served as a mathematics teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, Director of Instructional Programs, and Director of High Schools for the System. She is a graduate of Mt. St. Agnes College and holds a masters degree from Loyola College. “Steve and Mary have done exemplary work for Maryland public schools, and we are fortunate to welcome them to these critical positions within the Department,” said State Superintendent of Schools Nancy S. Grasmick. “The challenges facing our classrooms have never been greater, and their experience will pay off for all of us as we move forward.”
Workshop to be Held for IEP Parents
St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ Partners for Success Resource Center for Families and Schools is hosting a workshop for parents called Effective Partnerships in Special Education: Advocating in Harmony, on Tuesday, March 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the Board of Education Meeting Room of the Central Administration Office located at 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown, MD. This workshop is for parents of students with an Individual Education Program (IEP) who are interested learning how to foster a successful partnership with their child’s
school. Parents attending this workshop will learn skills for effective communication, organization, and preparation in their child’s IEP. This is an opportunity to learn and understand the importance of partnership and advocacy. The workshop is free, but registration is required. To register, please contact Ms. Susan Shannon by phone at 301-863-4069, or by email at partnersforsuccess@smcps. org. This workshop will be cancelled should St. Mary’s County Public Schools close for inclement weather.
CSM Students to Perform at Fringe Festival
College Bested More Than 100 Theater Programs
The College of Southern Maryland theater program has been chosen to present an original work entitled “Wolf” at the Southeastern Theater Conference in Lexington, Ky., March 6. “This is an honor for our program as we were competing with 100 other well-known theater programs in the region to perform one of the seven original plays in the Fringe Festival,” said CSM Fine Arts Technical Director and Assistant Professor Keith Hight. “Fringe theater is a term used to describe alternative theater, or entertainment outside of the mainstream,” said Hight, and the characters and themes in “Wolf” reflect that. “‘Wolf’ is a secular humanist manifesto using three stories to challenge western understanding of religion,” said the play’s author Jon Fitts, who uses wolves, Native Americans and puppies to portray singer/songwriter John Lennon, Apostle Judas Is-
cariot and German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche in philosophical debates. The 61st convention, including representatives from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia, will host more than 4,000 thespians for the southeast’s largest theater conference. In addition to performances, students will hear guest speakers such as Broadway actor Tituss Burgess of “Jersey Boys” and “The Little Mermaid,” Judith Malina, founder of The Living Theater, and Liz Lerman of the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange. Kahrig Chatmon of Waldorf rehearses as the character “Screaming Wolf,” a Native American in a philosophical debate on religion with singer/songwriter John Lennon.
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Newsmakers St. Leonard Thrift Store Raises Money for Animals, Awareness
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overpopulation at shelters, said Ellen, emphasizing the staggering numbers of homeless or unwanted pets, many of which are allegThere are plenty of trinkets to choose from edly bought or adopted on impulse. (When the at the SPOT (Stop Pet Overpopulation Thrift movie 101 Dalmatians came out, for example, Shop), a small store just right over the bridge shelters reported seeing a dramatic spike in the that’s literally overflowing with pairs of jeans, number of dalmatians being brought in, mostly shoes, costume jewelry, musical instruments, because their owners decided they weren’t up and odd household items of every kind. But to the task of caring for them.) Mary Keeler, who is mother to the store’s own“I remember that happening when that er, Ellen McCormack-Ament, has a great affec- movie about chiuauas came out. They started seeing hundreds of them,” remarked Ellen. “It’s very sad,” especially considering that stays at the animal shelter rarely end well. The American Humane Society (where Ellen and her mother are life-long members) and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) reported that approximately 3.7 million animals were euthanized in the nation’s shelters in 2008 (about 64 percent of the total number brought in), though Ellen said she doesn’t think that most people expect their former pets to be one of the unlucky ones. “They think that it’s going to Photos By Andrea Shiell be okay, because they want it to be Mary Keeler, a volunteer at SPOT thrift shop in St. Leonard. okay,” said Ellen, “but spaying and neutering helps with that, too. It tion for the overflow of items. helps with behavior problems, like rowdy male “None of this is junk,” she said, looking dogs, and people will be more likely to keep around and smiling. “Somebody had these them, because they’ll be behaving better.” things in their home, they used them, wore them, As far as the shop goes, Ellen said that doloved them … there’s a lot of history here.” nations come in all shapes and sizes. The shop But history isn’t the only thing generated has seen diamond jewelry, antique weapons, by this charity thrift shop. SPOT, which will be prosthetic limbs and even a few pairs of silicelebrating six years in business next week, also cone breast implants (“I couldn’t believe that generates proceeds for free and low-cost spay- someone would give me their breasts,” said ing and neutering services for cats and dogs in Ellen, laughing, “but there are all kinds, I the area. guess.”), but with that the company can gener“I’ve always been involved in animal res- ate hundreds of thousands of dollars for animal cue, my whole life,” said Ellen. “We [my family] charities in the area, and the volunteers who had been doing it for years and years. But I was run the shop are encouraged to keep their focus getting frustrated because it seemed like it was on making money. And they’re always looking never-ending … we thought the best thing to do for extra help. was to control the population, and the best way “We tell people this isn’t a hands-on anito do that is by spaying and neutering, but it’ll mal group. It’s different. There are no pets here, stop people from doing it if it costs $300 … so and none that need to be walked or cared for. we give it to people for free.” This is all about making money to provide pets This could be one of the best ways to curb with assistance.”
Volunteers at the SPOT thrift shop in St. Leonard will be celebrating six years in business as they continue raising money to curb pet overpopulation in the area. From left is Michelle Claires, Kim Martin, Pat McNett, Judy Trainer, Mary Keeler and Ellen McCormack.
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Issued Marriage Applications forJanuary 2010 January 4, 2010 Glenn Edward Pulliam, 47 Lexington Park, Md Sandra Marie Pulliam-Tilley, 42 Lexington Park, Md
January 5, 2010 Rodney Garnet Bonner, Sr., 41 Lexington Park, Md Carol Marcelle Small, 40 Baltimore, Md Billy Ray Sparks, 72 Clinton, Oh Katie Frances Simpson, 65 Charlotte Hall, Md Charles Richard Clark, 26 Shiloh, NC Kiera Elsie Lewis, 26 Bushwood, Md
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January 25, 2010 Everett Jerry Redmon, 66 Lexington Park, Md Karen June Bock, 42 Lexington Park, Md John Charles Peters, 35 Leonardtown, Md Rochelle Lynn Bard, 31 Leonardtown, Md
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Marine Corps Aviation Association Scholarships The Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA) John Glenn Squadron is accepting scholarship applications from Tri-county area high school seniors who plan to pursue a STEMbased degree in college. Applications must be submitted by March 15 to the St. Mary’s County Business, Education and Community Alliance (BECA) at www.smcbeca.org. You can learn more about our scholarship program at www.mcaa-jgs.org.
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The Newtowne Players announce open auditions for the upcoming Footlight Festival, featuring several one-act plays. People interested in helping with the technical and support crews are also welcome. The festival is in June. Auditions will be held March 6 at 11 a.m. and March 9 at 7 p.m. at Three Notch Theatre on 21744 South Coral Drive in Lex-
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• Libraries celebrate Dr. Seuss birthday Children of all ages can celebrate Dr. Seuss birthday at Charlotte Hall on Mar. 6 at 2 p.m. and at Leonardtown on Mar. 20 at 10 a.m. Stories, fun activities and songs are planned at these free programs. Registration is required. • Friends Book Sale slated for March 12-14 The Friends of the Library will hold its annual book sale Mar. 12 to 14, in three buildings at the county fairgrounds. The book sale will be open on Friday evening, Mar. 12, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for Friends members only, with membership available at the door. The sale is open to the public on Sat, Mar. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sun, Mar. 14, from noon until 4:30 p.m. Donations can be dropped off at the fairgrounds between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Mar. 6 or between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mar. 8 through Mar. 11. Volunteers are needed to help before, during and after the sale. Volunteers can call either 301-373-8785 or 301-373-5238
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Thursday, March 4 • So. Md. Mobile Compassion Center St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Mechanicsville) – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Compassion Center provides food, clothing and spiritual care to people in need. Basic need items are provided free of charge to those seeking assistance. Nominal donations for items are requested from visitors who can afford it. If you need additional information please call 301-884-5184. • Wing Night VFW Post 2632 (California) – 5 p.m. • Relay for Life Basket Bingo Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department (Social Hall) – 7 p.m.
• Teen winners announced at Video Showcases The winners of the Teen Video Contest will be announced at the Video Showcases on Mar. 11. Charlotte Hall’s will be at 5 p.m., Lexington Park’s at 5:30 p.m. and Leonardtown’s at 6 p.m. The videos will be shown and those attending will vote for their favorite to receive the Viewer’s Choice Award. The Library Choice winners, those selected by the panel of judges, will be awarded.
• LHS Presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie” Leonardtown High School (Auditorium) – 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Leonardtown HS Fine Arts Department. This kooky and fun musical features music and dance from the flappers and speak-easies era.
• Libraries offer computer classes Resume Basics in Word 2007, Introduction to Access 2007, and Introduction to Power Point classes are scheduled this month as well as basic computer classes. The Resume class is offered on Mar. 9 and will focus on the different types of resumes and how to use the resume templates. The Access class will be held on Mar. 15 and will cover the how and why of using a database. Both of these classes will be at Lexington Park and start at 5:30 p.m. The PowerPoint class will be held at Charlotte Hall on Mar. 18 at 2 p.m. and will cover the basics of creating a multimedia presentation in PowerPoint. All computer classes are free and require registration.
• Am. Legion Post 221 Meeting AL Post 221 (Avenue) – 8 p.m. Open to all active duty personnel and veterans. Visit our website at http://www. alpost221.webs.com/ or e-mail us at alpost221@netscape.net. Call Gail Murdock for more information (301) 884-4071.
• Gaming Night planned for families Lexington Park library will hold a free game night for families and gamers of all ages on Mar. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Wii and various board games will be available. Snacks will be provided.
• SMCM Presents “Cabaret” St. Mary’s College (Bruce Davis Theater) – 8 p.m. An ensemble of theater and music students at St. Mary’s College of Maryland will perform a limited run of “Cabaret,” a musical set in 1931 in Berlin as the Nazis are rising to power. Admission. 240-8953073. www.smcm.edu.
Friday, March 5 • So. Md. Mobile Compassion Center St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Mechanicsville) – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • First Friday Leonardtown Businesses – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Art galleries host receptions with their showings of pottery, paintings, and jewelry. Many of the restaurants offer drink and dinner specials and live music. Visit www. leonardtownfirstfridays.com for more information. • Local Photography Exhibit – Artist Reception Creek Side Gallery (Leonardtown) – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Located in the Maryland Antiques Center in Leonardtown. Participants include professional and advanced amateur local photographers who have shown around the metropolitan and suburban D.C. area, including Beverly Jackson, Dick Harris, Dave Kelsey, Sue Stevenson, Edward Sinnes, Frank Greenwell, Elliot Kocen, and Larry Langfeldt. A selection of old/ antique cameras will also be on display in the Gallery. Photographer Dick Harris will hold a “digital clinic” to teach about ways to enhance digital photographs. For more information call 301-475-1960. • FOP Texas Hold’Em FOP-7 Lodge (Great Mills) – 7 p.m.
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• Texas Hold’Em Tournament VFW Post 2632 (California) – 7 p.m. • Polema Players: “Twain’s Tales” Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (Lexington Park) – 7 p.m. Showing in the fellowship hall located on Town Creek Drive on March 5 and 6. This production highlights several humorous stories by Mark Twain. Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. For directions, please call (301) 862-5016. • Card Party Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad – 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Players must be 16 years of age or older to play. $5 admission. Call 301-884-4108 for more information.
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• SMCM Presents “Cabaret” St. Mary’s College (Bruce Davis Theater) – 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 7 • All You Can Eat Breakfast Bay District Vol. Fire Department (Lexington Park) – 8 a.m. • St. John’s Monthly Breakfast St. John’s Church Social Hall (Hollywood) – 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. • FAW Community Breakfast Father Andrew White School (Leonardtown) – 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• LHS Presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie” Leonardtown High School (Auditorium) – 7:30 p.m.
• St. Mary’s Ryken Open House St. Mary’s Ryken High School (Leonardtown) – 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Meet the students, faculty, and coaches. Campus tours and opportunities to learn about the college preparatory curriculum and the extracurricular activities. Information on admission, scholarships and financial aid will be available. For more information, visit www.smrhs.org or contact the Admissions Office at 301-373-4183.
• SMCM Presents “Cabaret” St. Mary’s College (Bruce Davis Theater) – 8 p.m.
• SMCM Presents “Cabaret” St. Mary’s College (Bruce Davis Theater) – 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 6 • Preschool Yard Sale Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Preschool (Mechanicsville) – 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sale will be held at the Family Life Center. Items will include household goods, electronics, furniture, baby items, and children’s toys. There will also be a bake sale. For information, call 301-884-5455 or 301-884-4132. Mt. Zion Church is located on Rte. 235 North in Laurel Grove near the Apple Basket Country Store. • So. Md. Mobile Compassion Center St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Mechanicsville) – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Annual Spring Dinner Hollywood Vol. Fire Department (Social Hall) – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Medical Benefit Dinner for John “Stinky” Latham Mechanicsville Moose Lodge – 4 p.m. Dancing with band and DJ. All you can eat buffet. $20 per person, tickets at the door, children under 6 are free. • Casino Night Bowles Farm (Clements) – 6 p.m. To Benefit Mother Catherine Spalding School - Black Jack, Roulette, Poker, 50/50, Big 6 Wheel, Pull Tabs. Dinner and Cash Bar Available. Must be 21 to enter, $5 admission. Call 301-884-3165 or 301-904-4020.
• FOP Texas Hold’Em FOP-7 Lodge (Great Mills) – 7 p.m. • Special Olympics Hold’Em Tournament Roland Bennett Building, 24930 Old Three Notch Rd. (Hollywood) – 7 p.m.
Monday, March 8 • No Limit Texas Hold’Em St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge (California) – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9 • Senior Home Safety Presentation Chesapeake Shores (21412 Great Mills Rd.) – 1:30 p.m. Hosted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Triad/SALT (Senior and Law Enforcement Together) Council, the information will be presented by Sgt. Diane Fenwick and Corporal Margaret Smolarsky. For more information call the Department of Aging at 301-475-4200, ext. 1073. • Special Olympics Hold’Em Tournament Roland Bennett Building, 24930 Old Three Notch Rd. (Hollywood) – 7 p.m. • SMCM Presents “Cabaret” St. Mary’s College (Bruce Davis Theater) – 8 p.m.
Wednesday, March 10
• “Choose Your Prize” Bingo Father Andrew White School (Leonardtown) – 7 p.m. Longaberger Basket / Vera Bradley ‘CHOOSE YOUR PRIZE’ event in the school gym. Doors open at 6:00 and bingo starts at 7:00. Admission is $20 for 20 regular games. Winner of each game will be able to choose your prize from the available prizes on the prize table. For more info, or reservations for a large group, please call Denise at 301-904-1062.
• Nature Time at Greenwell Greenwell State Park (Hollywood) – 10 a.m. Pre-registration (no later than 24 hours in advance) is required via email lpranzo@greenwellfoundation.org - or by calling the Greenwell Foundation office at 301-373-9775.
• Polema Players: “Twain’s Tales” Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (Lexington Park) – 7 p.m.
• SMCM Presents “Cabaret” St. Mary’s College (Bruce Davis Theater) – 8 p.m.
• Special Olympics Hold’Em Tournament Roland Bennett Building, 24930 Old Three Notch Rd. (Hollywood) – 7 p.m.
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A Journey Through Time The
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By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Richard Henry Alvey, son of George Nicholas Alvey and Elizabeth Harriett Weaklin, was born in St. Mary’s County on March 6, 1826. He received his early education from his father, who was a teacher. According to Dr. J. Roy Guyther, he later graduated from Charlotte Hall School. In 1844, at age 18, he was appointed deputy clerk of the court in Charles County. He studied law in his off time and in 1849 was admitted to the bar in Charles County. In early 1850 he moved to Washington County, MD where he advanced his career and lived quietly until the war.
“While Judge Alvey, in common with a very large majority of the people of Maryland at the beginning of the sectional troubles in 1860, felt that many of the grievances of the South were well founded, and that there was no constitutional authority for a war of coercion, he never believed in the doctrine of secession, and never advocated the extreme and unwise measures adopted by the Southern States. The idea of hostile invasion of one section of the country by another seemed to the great majority of the people of Maryland at that time as nothing less than the total subversion of the fundamental principles of the union of States. When the civil war broke out, Judge Alvey sympathized with the South, and at a public meeting at Hagerstown, when Lincoln was declared elected, he gave his views on the right of a State to secede [called the Alvey Resolution]. On the 2d of June, 1861, immediately after the arrival of the Union army at Hag-
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“A Century and Some Change” by Ann Nixon Cooper with Karen Grigsby Bates c.2010, Atria Books
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By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer The picture wasn’t in the best of shape. Over time, it suffered cracks and folds, sun and chemicals not meant for old black-and-whites. You suppose the people in the picture might be relatives; grandparents, maybe, or greats. They appear to be at a carnival, and though it might’ve been summertime, he’s dressed in a suit and she’s wearing a heavy dress with long sleeves. They’re not smiling. The picture makes you wonder what their lives were like. What were their worries, their joys? You wish you knew their story. So why not try the next best thing? Read “A Century and Some Change” by Ann Nixon Cooper, with Karen Grigsby Bates. Annie Lou Nixon was born January 9, 1902 on a farm outside of Nashville. For many years, she was the baby of the family but she later got a chance to be a big sister when siblings arrived. She also took the chance to change her name - something that little black girls very rarely did in the early 1900s. Though Ann had an idyllic childhood filled with family and friends, her mother died when Ann was barely eleven years old. Because it was “common practice” to split large families between relatives, young Ann was sent to live with kin in Nashville. The move changed her life. Aunt Joyce worked for a bank president, which allowed her to buy anything she wanted from any store, an important
The average person falls asleep in seven minutes. erstown, he was arrested in his office at night by a military squad upon the charge (which was totally unfounded) that he was holding communication with the enemy, and taken to the headquarters of the army, where he was treated with great rudeness and indignity. After being closely confined in Hagerstown for several days he was sent to Fort McHenry, at Baltimore, from there to Fort Lafayette, New York, and thence to Fort Warren, in Boston Harbor, where he was detained, with the other Maryland State prisoners until the following February when he was allowed to return home upon parole.” In 1867 Judge Alvey served as the Chairman of the Committee on Representation to the Constitutional Convention of Maryland. He also served as Chief Judge, Washington,
Allegany, and Garrett Counties Circuit Court, Fourth Judicial Circuit and as Judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals from 1867-1883; and as Chief Judge, from 1883-1893. He was appointed by President Cleveland as Chief Justice, District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 1893-1904 and in 1896 he was appointed by the President to serve as a member of the U.S. Commission to settle a boundary dispute between Venezuela and British Guiana. He then served as Chancellor, National University, Washington, D.C., from 1897-1904. Judge Alvey was awarded honorary LL. D. degrees from Princeton University and St. John’s College. Judge Alvey was married twice and had 10 children. He died in Hagerstown, MD on September 14, 1906.
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thing in Jim Crow times. Aunt Joyce had lots of fine things in her home, and the life she and Cousin Irene created for Ann was genteel and mannerly. Irene was a popular girl who loved to dance, and at such a dance, Ann met her husband, A.B. Cooper, whom she called “Daddy” once their children were born. Following her husband south, the new Mrs. Cooper became a catalyst for social change. Well-known in Atlanta, she founded clubs, utilized contacts, and made strategic “suggestions” to improve life for the city’s black population. She knew the Kings, Martin and Coretta. And in November of 2008, she made further news when Barack Obama mentioned that, at age 106, Ann Nixon Cooper voted for him the morning he was elected President. Looking for something you can enjoy, then pass over to your teenagers and Grandma to appreciate? This is that kind of book. It transcends generations. Reading “A Century and Some Change” is like being treated by an elder to a few hours’ worth of old stories. While a life well-lived has its ups, downs, and losses, it wasn’t until I was done reading that I realized authors Ann Nixon Cooper and Karen Grigsby Bates focused mainly on the positive, inspirational parts of Cooper’s life, which made this book a delight. I think a good reader as young as ten might enjoy this book. I can see it used in history classes, book clubs and church groups. But if you just want a delightful, sweet book to read all by yourself, “A Century and Some Change” should definitely be in the picture.
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What’s Yours is All Mine By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer 41 degrees and moving up. Yay! Almost Spring. It’s a bit breezy this morning, but the air is refreshing and clean. Sounds like a soap commercial, doesn’t it? I can hear the Old Irish Spring music. Tidbit and I were just outside enjoying the early morning. She, standing with ears flapping in the breeze looking like a model whose hair is being blown back for a photo shoot. Me, with my husband’s t-shirt, sweat shirt, my non-matching fuzzy socks and old sneakers, and, he believes, his sweatpants on. My hair looks sort of wild too. Quite a site for all passersby. But I’m comfortable – that’s really all that matters. I’ll look halfway decent after my shower later. Tidbit and I have to make our morning rounds. I have to walk my paths a certain way. I don’t know why – superstitious maybe. Sometimes Tidbit will be walking back to the house, tennis ball in her mouth – telling me she is done playing fetch for the morning, and I’ll call her back to say, “Tidbit, we have to walk the paths first.” She humors me, walks around with me, and then heads towards the door. Inside, Tidbit will stare at me while I type, well not really at me, she is staring at my tea cup waiting for her portion like usual. So far, it’s been a nice quiet morning. And then the bear rouses from his slumber, looks at me and says, “Is that my t-shirt?” Of course I say no. I mention that he has at least three drawers of t-shirts - what is the big deal.” He claims that he was going to wear this one today. ‘You have thousands of t-shirts, wear your, ‘Vintage person, perfectly aged over 50 years, and still improving’ shirt.” “No, I want that one.” I don’t want to mention that he probably doesn’t want this shirt now, since I hit my teeth with the tea cup and spilled hot tea on his shirt, and what he
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wrongly thinks are his sweatpants. We go through this about once or twice a week. He’ll ask if I’m wearing his shirt, I say no, and he asks, “Where did you find it?” “ In my drawer”. “How did it get in your drawer?” “I do the laundry.” “I want it back!” “Well, you can wear my clothes anytime you like.” And so on. I love big oversize shirts to sleep in. I figure that if you asked 75% of the wives across America what they wore to sleep, they would reply, “My husbands t-shirts.” I’ve tried the satiny, silky pretty things over the years, but I end up with the front twisted around the back (you already know I have trouble with that), or the spaghetti straps hanging down my arm, and they are cold. Of course, special occasions are different. I have dress t-shirts for those… only kidding. I wore my Father’s t-shirts when I was younger. I hated the pajamas my mother would get me, although they were those cool stripes or flowers of the 60’s. When I was in my bed with the cool striped or flowered sheets, I must have looked like a floating head. So, I scavenged Daddy’s shirts from his drawers and loved them. There was one of his t-shirts that made it all through college with me. I still have it in my top drawer. It is mainly holes, and hasn’t been worn in over 25 years, but I know it is there. Comfort is a good thing. I will go back in a minute and try and convince my husband that I don’t wear his shirts for only comfort, that this is my way of being extra close to him. That psychologically speaking this is a manifestation of intense respect and love. After he laughs himself out in to the living room, I’m going to switch all his t-shirts in to my drawers and vice versa. It’s all for love. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send comments or ideas to: shelbys. wanderings@yahoo.com.
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Thursday, March 4 • Fair Warning Irish Pub Band CJ’s Back Room (Lusby) – 5 p.m. • Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (California) – 6 p.m.
• Country Memories Band VFW Post 10081 (Bel Alton) – 9 p.m.*
Friday, March 5
• Karaoke Applebee’s (California) – 9 p.m.
• Fair Warning Irish Pub Band Donovan’s Pub (California) – 5 p.m.
• Lloyd Doppler Effect Hula’s Bungalow (California) – 9 p.m.
• Captain John Brewing Grounds (Leonardtown) – 6 p.m.
• Lost in Paris Hotel Charles (Hughesville) – 9 p.m.
• Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (California) – 6 p.m.
• Quagmire Huntts Tavern (Pomfret) – 9 p.m.*
• Dave & Kevin Ruddy Duck Brewery (Solomons) – 7 p.m.
• Signature Live! Hotel Charles (Hughesville) – 9 p.m. • Middle Ground Full Rack (Waldorf) – 9:30 p.m.
• Line Dancing/DJ Donna & Ohmer Hotel Charles (Hughesville) – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 7 • Billy Breslin Evan’s Restaurant (St. George’s Island) – 11 a.m.
• DJ Chris Big Dogs Paradise (Mechanicsville) – 8 p.m. • Bob (The Band) Hula’s Bungalow (California) – 9 p.m. • P.U.S.H. Memories (Waldorf) – 9 p.m.
Monday, March 8 • Mason Sebastian DB McMillan’s (California) – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9
• Three Sixty Martini’s Lounge (White Plains) – 9 p.m.
• Fair Warning Irish Pub Band DB McMillan’s (California) – 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 6 • Benjamin Connelly Ruddy Duck Brewery (Solomons) – 6 p.m. • Dave & Kevin Catamaran’s (Solomons) – 6 p.m. • Fair Warning Irish Pub Band DB McMillan’s (California) – 6 p.m.
• Patty, Carl & Rose Ruddy Duck Brewery (Solomons) – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 10 • Captain John DB McMillan’s (California) – 5:30 p.m. • Karaoke with DJ Harry Big Dogs Paradise (Mechanicsville) – 7 p.m. • Wolf’s Open Blues Jam Beach Cove Restaurant (Chesapeake Beach) – 8 p.m. *CALL TO CONFIRM
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For family and community events, see our calendar in the community section on page 22.
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• Bent Nickel Mary’s Place (Leonardtown) – 9 p.m.
• Fractal Folk The Green Door (Park Hall) – 9 p.m.*
• DJ McNa$ty Big Dogs Paradise (Mechanicsville) – 8 p.m.
• Ars Poetica Big Dogs Paradise (Mechanicsville) – 9 p.m.
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• Four of a Kind Cryer’s Back Road Inn (Leonartdown) – 9 p.m.
• Dylan Galvin Applebee’s (California) – 7 p.m.
• RedWine Jazz Band Westlawn Inn (Chesapeake Beach) – 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
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SMCM Revives the Campy “Cabaret” By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer
It’s easy to imagine the Bruce Davis Theater at St. Mary’s College clouded with a fog of smoke, clattering with the clinking of cocktail glasses, and practically throbbing with the pulse of bawdy showmen and scantily-clad courtesans parading past and soliciting smiles (and … maybe a bit more) from the audience. Such is the scene at the college’s production of “Cabaret,” the popular Broadway musical by author Joe Masteroff, with lyrics by Fred Ebb and music by John Kander, wherein a riotous crowd of dancers invite the audience to “put down the knitting, the book and the broom,” and join in the fun. And fun it is, even if you aren’t Photos By Andrea Shiell into musicals (and this reviewer admits, she’s not). You can literally Patrick Gilbert and Julia Shatto play lovers Cliff Bradshaw and Sally Bowles in hear the roar of the 20s echoing in SMCM’s revival of the Broadway hit, “Cabaret,” which is showing at the Bruce the score (played ably under SM- Davis Theater from March 4-6 and 9-11. CM’s musical director Jeffrey Silsense of foreboding, impending doom, like the moment berschlag) – but still your selves, ladies and gentlemen. before the Titanic sinks,” and you may even want to grab There’s a serious side to this story. Set in 1929 Berlin, these characters by the necks and warn them of the horright before Hitler takes power, there are two sets of lovers ror that’s about to envelope Europe and change history to follow. One young American writer, Cliff Bradshaw forever. (played by Patrick But the “Emcee” at our seedy Kit Kat Klub (played Gilbert), arrives in by a deliciously flamboyant Jonathan Wagner) still manBerlin to discover ages to keep the levity alive, gluing together the show’s himself, and ends darker moments to revive some of that old 60s spirit that up discovering made the original Broadway show so special. Sally Bowles (Julia Musicals are hard to pull off properly, but this crew Shatto), a racy Britmakes it look pretty easy. ish showgirl who works at the Kit The limited run of Cabaret will be showing from Kat Klub (our proThursday, March 4, through Thursday, March 11, in the duction’s Cabaret). renovated Bruce Davis Theater at St. Mary’s College of The two haven’t Maryland (SMCM). Performances are 8 p.m. March 4-6 known each other and 9-11 and 2 pm March 7. Ticket prices are $5 or $7. To five minutes bemake reservations, call the Theater Box Office at 240fore they’re living 895-4243 or e-mail boxoffice@smcm.edu. together, and the broke Bradshaw is trying to find work that will pay more than the English lessons he gives to one questionable character, Ernst Ludwig. Rough circumstances eventually find Bradshaw working for Ernst, who ends up baiting him into unwittingly becoming a messenger for Nazi party members. At the same time, Bradshaw’s landlady, Fräulein Schneider, and her Jewish fiancé, Herr Schultz, juggle unruly borders and try to plan their future as anti-Jewish sentiment festers around them. As director Bill Gillett puts it, “there is a great
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Knights of Columbus Basketball Free Throw Council, District and State Championships Held
Thurs., Mar. 4 Boys’ Basketball 4A East Regional Semifinals Great Mills at Glen Burnie, 7 p.m. WCAC Quarterfinals St. John’s at St. Mary’s Ryken, 7 p.m.
Girls’ Basketball WCAC Quarterfinals St. Mary’s Ryken at Bishop McNamara, 7 p.m.
Sat., Mar. 6 Wrestling
State Championships at Cole Field House, University of Maryland-College Park
Thurs., Feb. 25 Boys’ Basketball 3A South Regional First Round Potomac 72, Chopticon 48
Girls’ Basketball 3A South Regional First Round Northern 44, Chopticon 33
Fri., Feb. 26 Boys’ Basketball 4A East Regional First Round Great Mills 69, Meade 51 Glen Burnie 66, Leonardtown 65 (overtime) WCAC St. Mary’s Ryken 59, Archbishop Carroll 50
Girls’ Basketball 4A East Regional First Round Severna Park 48, Great Mills 45 Annapolis 62, Leonardtown 42
Tues., Mar. 2 Boys’ Basketball 4A East Regional Quarterfinals Great Mills 67, North County 62
On Monday, February 15, the Knights of Columbus councils of Maryland District 8 held their annual basketball free throw competition in the gymnasium at Father Andrew White School, in Leonardtown. The contest is for boys and girls, ages 10 - 14, (as of January 1, 2010), and a winner emerges for each age group and gender. Children sponsored by the following Knights of Columbus councils participated: St. Mary’s Council 1470, Leonardtown; St. John Francis Regis Council 7914, Hollywood; Immaculate Conception Council 8159, Mechanicsville, and St. Francis Xavier, the Missionary Council 10957, Compton. The council tournaments were immediately followed by the District 8 shoot-off, also hosted by the Leonardtown council, in which the council-level winners participated. The district champions are:
Girls, by age/council affiliation:
Katie Thompson - 14/7914, Karly Thompson - 13/7914, Natalie Emmart 11/8159, Audrey Norris - 10/7914
Boys, by age/council affiliation:
Jeff Henkel - 14/7914, Nicholas Wilson - 13/1470, Terran Berry - 12/1470, Chris Matthias - 11/1470, Brandon Lowe - 10/8159 The district winners were awarded medals and advanced to a statewide competition held at Archbishop Spalding High School, in Severn, on February 27. The Knights are very proud of all these players’ athletic ability and sportsmanship!
Blue Crabs Holding Open Tryouts in April The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs will hold an open tryout for the 2010 roster on Saturday, April 10 beginning at 9 a.m. sharp. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. at Regency Furniture Stadium. The cost of attending the tryout is $45.00 when athletes pre-register before April 2, and $55.00 after that date and if registering the day of the tryout. The fee should be paid in advance, along with a filled out tryout form and liability waiver. The forms and payment instructions are available by visiting the Blue Crabs official website, www.somdbluecrabs.com, under “Catch Of The Day” on the homepage. Pre-registration will last through April 2. Any forms received after that date or any registrations the day of the tryout will be charged a $55.00 fee. Checks must be made payable to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Athletes should refer to the online forms for the Blue Crabs mailing address and contact info for further information. “We realize that there are athletes of high quality living here in our region outside of our organization,” said Blue Crabs General Manager Chris Allen. “We hold these open tryouts because you just never know who is going to show up and impress us. The next impact player for our team might be out there just looking for his opportunity.” The open tryout will be overseen by Blue Crabs Manager Butch Hobson, an eight-year Major League veteran as a third baseman, and the former manager of the Boston Red Sox. For assistance, those interested should contact Paul Braverman at 301-638-9788 ext. 215 or e-mail pbraverman@somdbluecrabs.com The Blue Crabs will provide (wood) bats, balls and helmets for the tryout. Any participating catchers need to bring their own equipment. Both forms and payment MUST be submitted prior to trying out, and all athletes must be at least 18 years of age to tryout.
Above: District 8 Champions, front row, (from left) Audrey Norris, Karly Thompson, Nicholas Wilson, Brandon Lowe, Terran Berry; second row, Jeff Henkel, Katie Thompson, Natalie Emmart, Chris Matthias; back row, District Warden Jerry Hicks, District Deputy Chris Powers Left: State Championship Winners Katie Thompson (14 year-old group) and Karly Thompson (13 year-old group).
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Dick’s Diggers Win Co-Ed Championship
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Knights end regular season with win, host St. John’s in WCAC quarters
Recreation and Parks Summer Programs Open House
Junior guard Treveon Graham had his 17th straight game of double figure scoring with a game-high 24 points as the St. Mary’s Ryken boys’ basketball team ended its regular season with a 59-50 victory over Archbishop Carroll Friday night. The win extended the Knights’ single-season record of wins with 18, and set a new school record for Washington Catholic Athletic Conference wins with 10. The Knights won a tie-breaker with St. John’s and will be hosting the Cadets this Thursday night in the WCAC quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks will be hosting a Summer Programs Open House on Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Recreation Center in Hollywood, MD.
Great Mills Swimming Pool Hours of Operation The Great Mills Swimming Pool, located next to Great Mills High School on Great Mills Road invites citizens to visit. Its current and summer hours are: The current hours of operation through June 18: • Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm • Sunday 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm Dick’s Diggers won the St. Mary’s County Rec and Park co-ed volleyball league championship. From left to right: Pamela Long, Tom Roach, Dawn Thomas, Spencer Quade, Stephanie Quade, Donovan Farrell, Lyndsay Sager.
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The summer hours of operation begin June 19 and will be: • Monday – Saturday 12:00 noon – 8:00 pm • Sunday 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm Please note that the pool will be closed from May 17 to May 28 for summer preparation. For more information, contact the Great Mills Swimming Pool at 21100 Great Mills Road, in Great Mills, at (301) 866-6560. For information on activities and programs at the Great Mills Swimming Pool, visit our website at http://www.co.saint-marys. md.us/recreate/facilities/swimmingpool.asp.
Adult Kickball League Meeting Remember grade-school recess and kicking that big, red rubber ball, then rounding the bases as your teammates cheered you on? St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks announce an Adult Kickball League informational meeting will be held on Monday, May 17 at 7:00 pm at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center in Leonardtown. Information: • Co – Ed League; ages 18 and up • Maximum of 20 players to a team • Games will be played on Saturday afternoons at Dorsey Park beginning June 19 • Team entry fee: $200 The 2009 season was a huge success and the 2010 season is expected to attract more teams. Form a team of co-workers or, even better, get your family members/friends to form a team and get fit together while having fun. Please call Kenny Sothoron at (301) 4754200 extension 1830 for more information.
Representatives will be available from the following areas: • • • • • • • •
Recreational Camps Sports Camps Leisure Classes Therapeutic Recreation Camps Nicolet Skatepark and Spraypark Gymnastics Center Great Mills Swimming Pool Summerstock
Applications for summer job opportunities will be available. For further information on the Open House or any of our Recreation and Parks programs, please call 301-475-4200 Ext 1800.
Pax River Silver Stars Girls AAU Basketball 2010 Spring/Summer Tryouts When: Sunday, March 14, 2010 and Sunday, March 21, 2010 Where: Center
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Time: 2pm - 4pm 2pm - 3pm Middle School 6th/7th/8th Grade 3pm - 4pm High School 9th/10th/11th Grade FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT SAVANNAH WEBB @ 301-2473152 / 301-737-1792 or savweb@msn.com
County Tennis League seeking players, teams St Mary’s County USTA Tennis League looking for 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 players for 2010 Mixed Adult teams. Season runs from March-May. Must be a USTA member and have reached eighteen (18) years of age prior to, or during, the 2010 calendar year. Contact Mai-Liem Slade if interested, mlslade@md.metrocast. net or 301-481-2305.
Gretton Goalkeeping Indoor Futsal Clinic Series Gretton Goalkeeping will conduct weekly indoor futsal training sessions for all ages and skill levels Monday and Wednesday each week at Park Hall Elementary School from 7:30-8:30pm. Field player training is also available. Reservations are required. For more information or to reserve your spot please email grettongoalkeeping@gmail. com or call 301-643-8992.
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By Chris Stevens Staff Writer ST. MARY’S CITY – One of the St. Mary’s College men’s basketball team’s most important goals was achieved, but it didn’t come without a fight. Junior point guard Alex Franz scored nine points in the last two minutes to lift the 14th-ranked Seahawks to an 80-76 victory over Wesley College Saturday afternoon, winning the Capital Athletic Conference tournament title and a return trip to the NCAA Division III national tournament. The Hawks made their first trip to the Big Dance in 2008. “This is all the hard work paying off, from October 1st when we were on the track at 5 a.m.,” said sophomore guard James Davenport, who scored 23 points, 19 in the first half. “It’s just unbelievable.” “I’m really happy for these guys, our students, the community, everybody that supported us,” said Seahawk coach Chris Harney. “Everyone has a piece of this, it’s really special.” SMC (24-3 overall) kept the defending champion Wolverines at arm’s length, thanks to torrid outside shooting by Davenport, who knocked down four of his five three-point attempts in the first half. “We struggled in the first half against Marymount in the semis, and James missed a couple of shots,” said senior guard Camontae Griffin, who handed out a season high nine assists. “Today, he said to me, ‘if you find me, I got you.’” “Coach Harney just told me to play my game,” Davenport said. “I just wanted to do me and play as a team and as a teammate.” The Wolverines rallied to take a 68-66 lead late in the second half, but Franz, who had struggled all game, stepped up in the clutch.
“James and Sam [Burum] had been carrying us all game, so it was time for me to finally do my part,” he said. “I just love to have the ball in that situation.” Franz hit the go-ahead three-pointer with two minutes left to give the Hawks a 70-68 lead. He then came up with a steal and breakaway lay-up with 50 seconds left to seal the deal. Franz poked the ball away from Rudy Thomas, and the ball hit off the referee’s head to Franz who sped down court for the easy two.
“My mom passed away three years ago, so that was her, hitting the ball to me,” Franz said. “It was pure luck and her.” Burum, who led everybody on the floor with 26 points and 12 rebounds, was looking forward to the team achieving their second big goal - a national championship. “We can’t wait to get it on,” Burum said. “Those were our two goals - win the conference and the national championship. We can’t wait to have that chance.”
Seahawks host sectional The St. Mary’s College men’s basketball team will host a sectional for this weekend’s first round of the NCAA Division III national tournament. Richard Stockton will take on Virginia Wesleyan at 6 p.m., followed by the 14th-ranked Seahawks hosting Purchase right after that game. The winners of those two games will play each other for a trip to the Sweet Sixteen Saturday night at 7 p.m. in the Michael P. O’Brien ARC Arena. chrisstevens@countytimes. net
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SMC’s Camontae Griffin drives on Quayshun Morris of Wesley.
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James Davenport scored 19 of his 23 points in the first half, including this three-point shot.
The St. Mary’s College men’s basketball team celebrates with the student section following their 80-76 win over Wesley in Saturday’s CAC championship game. Photo By Frank Marquart
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Hornets’ Road Show Continues; Eliminates North County By Chris Stevens Staff Writer
ter Basil Moye leading the charge. “I wasn’t scoring as much in the regular season, so I figured I had to step it up,” said Moye, who led the Hornets with 16 points and 11 rebounds. “We have to make it count, it’s the playoffs.” When Knights senior center Davon Kearney scored underneath to tie the game at 60 with 2:45 left in the fourth quarter, the Hornets responded with six quick points, four by Harris to open a 66-60 lead with 1:09 to go and assure themselves another game. “Since the beginning of the playoffs, the guys have had one goal in mind – to keep winning every game we play,” said head coach Frank Peck. “We really are doing a
GLEN BURNIE – Home-court or no home-court, the Great Mills boys’ basketball team is taking their playoff season one game at a time. After Tuesday night’s 67-62 win over fifth-seeded North County, the Hornets advanced to the 4A East Regional semifinals, where they will take on Glen Burnie tonight at 7 p.m. “This brings us one step closer to states,” said senior forward Kamaron Barker. “We knew we had to match their intensity.” “Coach told us no other Great Mills has played past regionals,” Mykel Harris said of the quest to crash the class 4A state semifinals. “We just had to play hard through the tough times.” The Hornets fell behind 17-9 as the Knights used a quick-strike offense and good outside shooting to jump ahead. However Great Mills, now 16-5 on the season, went on a Salisbury, Md. – No. 7 Salis21-2 run capped by a Barker threebury University exploded for four point shot to open up a 30-19 lead of runs in the eighth inning to come their own. back from a 1-0 deficit and deny St. Even as North County rallied in Photo By Chris Stevens Mary’s College of Maryland its first a seesaw fourth quarter, the Hornets Great Mills’ Davonte Jordan takes aim at the basket during win of the season as the Sea Gulls posted kept their composure, with senior cen- the Hornets’ 67-62 win over North County Tuesday night. a 5-1 victory Sunday afternoon to sweep three-game series. Junior RHP Kevin Story (Damascus, Md./Damascus) picked up the Sea Gull victory in relief as Story pitched 1.1 innings with no hits and no runs, facing four batters and fanning two. The Seahawks (0-3, 0-3 CAC) tallied an early 1-0 lead in the fourth inning as junior Bobby Corton (Owings Mills, Md./ Calvert Hall) scored on a Salisbury error after Story put him on base with a walk. St. Mary’s nursed the one-run lead Come Try Our All U-Can-Eat for three innings as senior RHP Jon Gill’s Menu on Wed-Thurs 5-9pm (Owings Mills, Md./Park) pitching held the Irving Chappelear - Shucking Local Oysters Sea Gulls. Gill threw 6.0 innings with no Friday, March 5th, 5 pm Till runs on five hits, walking four and striking out one. Wednesday thru Saturday 11am-9pm Check Our Website: Two Seahawk errors allowed Salisbury Sunday 11:30am-7pm www.eatinbenedict.com (3-1, 3-0 CAC) to knot the game in the sev7320 Benedict Avenue • Benedict, Maryland 20612 • 301-274-2828 enth as junior Andrew Miller (Schwenks-
good ob of taking it one game at a time.” Peck was especially played Moye’s effort, a skill that he says has been present since the 6’2 center was a freshman. “Basil’s done this every since he’s been here at Great Mills,” Peck says. “At 6’2, he’s not the tallest guy on the floor, but he just has a knack for the ball. The block at the end, he did an excellent job of going up and going straight for the ball. He gives us a lift.” With that lift, the Hornets are one game away from the regional final, which would put them on game away from the state semifinals. “We just want to do what we need to do to win,” said Harris. “We want to go as far as we can.” chrisstevens@countytimes.net
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ville, Pa./Perkiomen Valley) came home on a fielding error by junior Matt Baden (Sunderland, Md./Huntingtown). Miller sparked SU’s four-run eighth inning with a two-run single to left field, scoring juniors Will Evans (Salisbury, Md./ James M. Bennett) and Brian Green (Salisbury, Md./Parkside). Senior Trevor Cobb (Hagerstown, Md./Saint Maria Goretti) then stole home to increase his team’s lead to 4-1. Miller notched the game’s final run when first-year RHP Wick Eisenberg (Baltimore, Md./Friends) walked senior Ryan Smith (Waldorf, Md./Westlake) with bases loaded. Seniors Mike Celenza (Gaithersburg, Md./Quince Orchard) and Tim Kellinger (Knoxville, Md./Saint Maria Goretti) and junior Devon Quaglietta (Monroe Twp., N.J./Notre Dame) led the Sea Gulls at the plate with two hits each while four different players notched hits for St. Mary’s. Red-shirt first-year RHP Devon Jerrard (Cockeysville, Md./Boys’ Latin) suffered the loss as Jerrard yielded four runs (three earned) on two hits in 1.2 innings with one walk.
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Raider Boys’ Remarkable Rally Falls Short
By Chris Stevens Staff Writer LEONARDTOWN – It was something out of a movie, or the deepest, darkest pages of a coach’s playbook. With just under three seconds remaining in Friday night’s boys’ basketball 4A East regional game, Leonardtown’s Tyler Gladu fired a long inbound pass to Shawn Medizinski, who then flipped the ball to Ryan Vanderwest just inside half court. Vanderwest’s miraculous threepoint shot just beat the buzzer to force overtime, but visiting Glen Burnie survived to gain a 66-65 win. “Not much you can say about a play like that,” said Leonardtown coach Jamie Copsey of the play that nearly blew the roof off of the LHS gymnasium. “They executed it the way we wanted it, Ryan shot it and it went in. You need a little bit of luck and skill on a shot like that.” “All season long, I’ve been wanting to hit a shot to either win or tie a game,” said Vanderwest, the senior forward who led three Leonardtown players in double figures with 16 points. Michael Aikens pitched in 13 for the Raiders as well. “We were practicing that play before games and in practice, just goofing off. Luckily it went in.” The shot capped a rally that took the Raiders just about three full quarters to complete.
Ninth-seeded Glen Burnie, led by 6-foot-6 center Justin Kuntz, jumped out to a 20-6 lead early in the second quarter, but Leonardtown, keyed six points from Nick Shade (who scored 10 overall), outscored the Gophers 15-6 the rest of the way to get to within five points at halftime. The Gophers held on to the lead up until Vanderwest’s miracle shot tied it, and lost the lead for 22 seconds in overtime when he hit a closer shot to give LHS a 61-60 lead. Kuntz scored the last six points for the Gophers, who are used to close games. “I’m trying to go as far as I can,” said Kuntz, whose team made it the 4A East finals before falling to Thomas Stone last season. “We don’t want to lose.” For Vanderwest it was a bittersweet end to his basketball career, but he was able to put things in their proper perspective. “We’ve been playing ball together since sixth grade,” he said of his senior teammates. “It’s going to be hard not going to practice tomorrow, but life goes on.” “We’ll miss these guys,” Copsey said of the 11 seniors graduating. “We’ve got some good kids coming up who are ready to take on the challenge.” chrisstevens@countytimes.net
Leonardtown’s Tyler Gladu hands the ball off to teammate Shawn Medzinski.
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Raider Girls Clawed By Panthers By Chris Stevens Staff Writer LEONARDTOWN - Kelly Rinald led all scorers with 21 points as 11th-seeded Annapolis High School earned a 62-42 win over host Leonardtown in the girls’
basketball 4A East regional first round game Friday night, ending the Raiders’ season. “Sometimes it happens,” said senior point guard Dani McLoughlin, who along with three other players (Rachel Lynn, Katie Johnson and Umeka Yates) played their
final game for LHS. “We did our best, but we just couldn’t pull it out.” The Panthers were leading by just five points (14-9) midway through the second quarter, but Rinald began firing - and hitting - with a three-pointer in the final 30 seconds of the period giving Annapolis a 30-13 lead and they never looked back. McLoughlin, who scored six points on two
three-point shots, will have fond memories of her basketball career, not so much for the on-court success, but the 11 friends she has on this season’s team. “Our record wasn’t the best, but we bonded together as a team,” McLoughlin said. “I’m going to miss playing a lot.” For first year head coach Christie Doerrer, she was proud of the effort of her team from top to bottom. “They were ready to go every game, they were prepared and constantly worked hard,” Doerrer said. “I can’t ask for much more.”
For the players that will be returning, Doerrer hopes that they can improve on their skills and help the Raiders get better when next season rolls around. “I encourage them to play other sports, but hopefully they can give basketball a little love as well,” she said with a smile. “When we’re not with them, they need to be working on their basketball skills.” Erin Mallory and Ashley Lytle led Leonardtown with nine points each. chrisstevens@countytimes.net
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