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ews Board Member Resigns Over Corner Liquors Ruling By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Last week the owners of the Corner Liquors store on Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park faced the possibility of losing their liquor license entirely after a previous police investigation alleged that the store trafficked in drug paraphernalia used for smoking crack cocaine. Instead the owners received no fine and no license suspension because the three out of five members of the Alcohol Beverage Board who heard their case July 14 could not come to an agreement on what the punishment should be. Because of that Thomas Sacks, the board’s vice chair, resigned immediately following the meeting, he told The County Times on Monday. Sacks was the lone vote of the three board members who advocated total revocation of the store’s license, but board member William Cullins wanted a lighter penalty that would only suspend the license for 30 days with a $1,000 fine. The board’s attorney told board chairman Moses Saldana that he could only vote to break a tie and so was not able to put in a motion of his own, though he asked Cullins to carry a motion he recommended for a 90 day suspension and a $1,000 fine. Sacks walked out of the meeting after saying he would not second a motion for a penalty less than total revocation of the license. “I told Cullins he should have resigned,” Sacks said, because he failed to support the motion to completely revoke the license.
Sacks said the storeowner admitted to the sale of drug paraphernalia in the hearing and that he knew that the glass pipe would be used for smoking crack cocaine. “We’re going to let a nuisance like that continue? I don’t think so,” Sacks said, explaining that he felt he could no longer serve on the alcohol board because it did not enforce laws. Sacks pointed to another infraction committed by Corner Liquors in which they sold alcohol to an underage customer but only received a $1,000 fine. Sacks said he wanted to see their license suspended for that infraction but it did not happen. “They’re not holding people responsible, they’re not doing their jobs,” Sacks said criticizing the other members of the board. He said that since some members of the liquor board are business owners themselves they are reluctant to prosecute fines or suspensions. “They’re going to lean towards the businesses,” Sacks, a personnel manager at the county sheriff’s office said. “They’re not holding them accountable.” Liquor board chair Moses Saldana said Wednesday that he did not believe Sacks’ choice to leave the meeting caused the business to receive no fine, since the three members were deadlocked anyway. Saldana said that he believed his recommendation was a compromise, even though it was really not enough in his opinion. “I was not happy with the outcome, their license should have been revoked completely,”
Saldana said. Law officers who worked on the investigation to uncover the sales of drug paraphernalia said that the non-decision was an example of the system breaking down at a critical point. “Up to the point where the case went to the alcohol board the system worked,” said Capt. Daniel Alioto, commander of the vice/narcotics division. “They don’t have any consistency and that takes away from their purpose.” Alioto said that the purveyors of the drug paraphernalia kept it in a hidden place at their store and would only make it known for sale to those they believed were looking to smoke
narcotics. Alioto said Corner Liquors’ actions pointed to both greed and a lack of respect for the law. For the liquor board, Alioto said, he believed they still had a chance to serve the county consistently. “I hope the alcohol board at some point figures it out,” Alioto said. Cullins did not respond to an e-mail request for comment on this article. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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County OK’s Distilleries in Rural Areas
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Storm Leaves Wake of Fallen Trees
St. Mary’s County long ago was famous for illegal stills dotting the rural landscape producing spirituous liquors for sale, but now the Board of County Commissioners has approved a zoning text amendment that makes distilleries legal in certain, mostly rural, areas of the county. The text amendment received strong support from farmers who saw distilleries as a way to keep agriculture viable by finding a new market for corn and other grains produced locally. It received the full support of the St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau. It is the first step, economic development officials say, in getting permission from the state and eventually the federal government through licenses to distribute hard liquor for sale. “It’s about what do you do in this post tobacco buyout world,” said county economic development director Bob Schaller. “It could still take a couple of years to get licensing from the state and federal levels.” It took more than a year to change the zoning laws to allow for wineries here, Schaller said, but that “heavy lifting” paved the way for a much expedited approval of the distilleries rule, which amounts to a modification of the winery regulations. “91 days from start to finish, I think that’s a record,” Schaller said. Richard Copsey, a local farmer who has spearheaded the effort to legalize distilleries here, hoped that the passage of the amendment will bear fruit. “It’s a big step for that, the first thing the state asks for is local zoning,” Copsey said. “Hopefully we’ll get this done and it’ll take off.” The commissioner board voted unanimously to approve farm distilleries Tuesday with no discussion or comments on the matter. The maximum output of a distillery would be 27,500 gallons a year in the rural preservation district (RPD), but there would be no restrictions on the amount produced in the operations that are allowed in certain mixed use zones with a slightly more urban make up.
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
“We didn’t really hear it, it was so loud,” Russell said of the storm. One of the many calls that Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded to that night during the storm was for a trailer fire in Park Hall that later fire investigators deemed to be arson. State fire marshals have charged Margaret Roselee Coombs Massie, 52, with starting the fire in the bedroom of her trailer. Investigators alleged that Massie set fire to paper with a lighter that eventually set the bed ablaze, though a motive for the alleged arson has not been determined a fire marshal’s press release stated. Massie was charged with first-degree arson, the statement read.
A severe thunderstorm and torrential rains struck the county Tuesday night – and it was not long before fire trucks and ambulances began streaming out of their bays to respond to numerous emergency calls for lighting strikes, some of which turned out to be false alarms. But the storm still did plenty of damage with trees being felled and branches flying all over the Hollywood area south to Great Mills according officials with the National Weather Service (NWS). Brian Lasorsa, a NWS meteorologist, said reports showed between 20 and 30 trees down in Hollywood. Lasorsa said that a “microburst” of weather hit the area, which is a sudden downward push of cold air that flattens out when it hits the ground, bringing with it tremendous force. Given the amount of damage sustained, Lasorsa said, the downburst was stronger than normal. “The stronger the downburst the stronger the wind’s going to be,” he said. Billy Russell who lives on Old Three Notch Road in Hollywood had a brush with the weather that came close to damaging his home when a huge oak tree on his property toppled over and missed hitting his house by less than a foot. The massive tree, hollow and split down the middle, took up an entire side of his yard and was visable from the street where it lay the morning after the storm. “We were down stairs and the whole daggone house was shaking,” Russell told The County Times. “It was violent, I didn’t know what was going on.” He said the storm tore off sections of material from the back of the house, and the tree crushed a picnic table, basketball hoop and swing set made from sturdy wood. “It’s completely flat,” Russell said, adding that the vioBilly Russell, Andrea Haasch and 3-year-old Laci Russell survey a massive oak tree lence of the storm masked the falling tree’s crashing. that fell next to their home during a severe thunderstorm Tuesday night.
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ews 20-Year-Old Zoning Decision in Question By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
The case for Mattingly’s Auto Racing was back in front of the Board of Appeals Thursday and will return at a later date, after the Board of Appeals decided they want to hear from former county Planning Director Jon Grimm. The decision to get a comment from Grimm stemmed from Board of Appeals President Howard Thompson’s concerns on Grimm’s signature on documents supplied by Mattingly. The lots in question, where the auto racing repair shop is situated, is currently owned by Kannarkat Verghese, but were formerly owned by Zack Mattingly. The company’s nonconforming use was identified and authorized by Grimm on Aug. 9, 1991 on lots 11-15 and lots 155-159 of the St. Clements Woods Subdivision. Grimm denied the nonconforming use authorization on lots 6-10 and lots 160-164 of this same subdivision on June 25, 1991, according to staff reports from St. Mary’s Department of Land Use and Growth Management. “A visit to the subject properties by staff on April 28, 2011 indicated that the nonconforming use on Dr. Verghese’s properties had expanded to other lots in the St. Clements
Woods Subdivision, which had not been approved for the nonconforming auto racing repair business. Additionally, there was no evidence of a legitimate auto repair business. What staff found was an array of wrecked vehicles, vehicle parts, hubcaps, tires, engine parts, and rubbish. The colloquial term for this assortment is junkyard or dump,” staff reports state. Because junkyards and similar entities can only be located in industrially zoned areas, the business’s attorney John Norris filed an appeal to permit the additional uses for a salvage yard to be permitted as a nonconforming use. Initially, the Board of Appeals denied the non-conforming use, staff reports state, but the denial was appealed and the case is back before the Board of Appeals. At the appeals meeting Thursday, neighbor Loretta Abell took advantage of the public comment to speak out against the business. She and her family have lived near the Mattingly property, and her mother calls her often to come get her when the noise next door gets to be too much to handle, she said. “My parent’s life is, and has been, disrupted by this so called business,” she told the appeals board.
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Local Professor Lauds GOP District Plan
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A St. Mary’s College of Maryland professor says that the state Republican party’s proposed map for congressional districts is the answer to a decade of rank gerrymandering on the part of Democrat power brokers and cynical political maneuvering that has prevented fair and balanced representation of all state residents. Also, he said the Republican plan will be completely ignored. Eberly, who works at a school known for liberal political thought, penned his article saying that Democrats have done an excellent job of gerrymandering the entire state, essentially making a 57 percent voter majority into a 75 percent congressional delegation. “Maryland is home to some of the most gerrymandered congressional districts in the country … districts that have harmed Democratic and unaffiliated voters as much as they have Republicans,” Eberly wrote. The GOP plan, he said, respects communities and county boundaries more and creates clean, compact districts. But, because it is fair it has no chance of success, because it will not produce the desired seven-to-one congressional ratio Democrats want. The ratio currently stands at six-to-two with representative Andy Harris in the First Congressional District and long-time office holder Roscoe Bartlett in the Sixth District. Eberly believes that there is a battle brewing between House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer and fourth district Rep. Donna Edwards over which GOP official will the targeted by redistricting. Hoyer wants Democrat Frank Kratovil back in his old post because of a good working relationship, Eberly said, while Edwards wants the process to focus on Bartlett being forced out. “The Edwards forces are winning, that’s what I’m hearing,” Eberly told The County Times. Eberly said it was in the Republicans’ interest politically and tactically to come up with a fair plan to map out districts for the next decade rather than one that was blatantly partisan. “It doesn’t surprise me. If you’re the minority party, what purpose does it serve to bring forward your own outrageous plan,” Eberly said. “The smartest thing your can do is step forward
with something that’s fair. It’s a heck of a lot better than our current map.” Eberly said he’s received e-mails accusing him of trying to subvert the process and prop up a manufactured majority for the GOP, but for a man who has written articles in support of a failed same-sex marriage bill for Maryland and the controversial DREAM Act that allows instate tuition for illegal immigrants, Eberly can hardly be called a staunch conservative. “I’m singling out a what I view as an abuse of the process by the [Democratic] party,” Eberly said. “Gerrymandering produces an outcome and it discourages participation by moderate voters.” David Willenborg, chairman of the county’s Republican Central Committee, was surprised at Eberly’s support for the GOP plan. “I think he’s spot on with a lot of what he said,” Willenborg said. “I hope [the redistricting process] is done in a way that provides fair representation for Marylanders instead of political games.” Joe Anderson, chair of the Democratic Central Committee, said Eberly showed his partisan colors in his editorial, but Anderson believed that both parties believed their ideas were right for Maryland. “Each think their goals and philosophies … are what people need,” Anderson said. “Our goals are well meaning, but the process isn’t so altruistic.” He said it would be naïve to think Republicans would not use redistricting to keep and expand their power if they were in the Democrats’ place. “If the shoe was on the other foot Republicans would be doing the same thing,” Anderson said.
Transfer Station Project Tabled By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday not to move ahead with a county trash transfer station that would have served as a waypoint for county garbage to be packaged and sent elsewhere. What was once thought of as a needed project for the county had become to expensive, said Department of Public Works and Transportation Director George Erichsen, and the private sector had come up with other ways to make trash hauling more efficient and cost effective. “The private sector and the economy decided that there were more economical ways to do that and that was the result of tipping fees,” Erichsen said, adding that the design of the transfer station was completed and that the county would
keep its permits, both state and local, to build out the site if it ever became necessary. “It’s a contingency plan for the county in the future,” Erichsen said. The county’s St. Andrews Landfill is full and capped and the county long ago turned away commercial trash there, only accepting residential refuse before it reached its capacity. What made the transfer station no longer a cost effective project, Erichsen said, was that neighboring jurisdictions found their tipping fee revenues dropping at their own landfills and they were soon encouraging St. Mary’s County government to send their residential trash to their sites at a discount rate. Therefore, Erichsen said, it was cheaper to send trash out of town than have it first dumped at a transfer station that would have cost $1 million to build.
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Maryland Can Live Without The Death Penalty It is not just wishful thinking that states can live without the death penalty. Generally, states that do not have capital punishment have lower homicide rates than states that have capital punishment. People of New Testament times need to consider what Jesus did when asked about the legality of divorce. Jesus was aware of His present time and of what the law stated, but He referenced a time before the law was ever given to reveal what God’s intentions were/are for humanity (Mt. 19:3-8). For the sake of our Protestant brethren in Maryland, I promise not to bring up the whole Henry VIII affair, but the example of what Jesus did regarding divorce is also valid for capital punishment. We only need to go back and to examine what God did about the very first homicide. After Cain killed Abel, God put a seal on Cain so that no human being would presume to execute him (Gen. 4:15). Execution is God’s domain - not man’s.
This is the ideal of what God intended/ intends for humanity even for today. Cain became a wanderer, but society today can not have killers on the loose. This is why we have jails. Incarceration is enough. The law of love leads one to choose life instead of death. Until the saints come marching in, and I am not just referring to the ones down in New Orleans, we all have work to do. Maryland, please pray the little prayer at www.de-vrouwe.info every day, and please abolish the death penalty. “Society will never learn to respect human life when the state hypocritically kills those who have killed.” “The violence of capital punishment only begets more violence.” Let the Marylander without sin be the first to put the lethal needle in! Matthew R. Dunnigan Rome, Italy
Save The Economy – Cut Out Pay to Congress Members Our country is running out of money due to Congress failing to do their jobs. The only thing that matters to our Congress is: Vote the party line, no matter what it costs voters. Congress spent the money now they must take the blame. They (whoever) say, our country will run out of money in August. Now Congress must decide what programs to cut. Number one cut should be Congress and their benefits, no work, no pay or benefits. Cut foreign aid and all the giveaway programs put into effect by Congress. Get our money back from all foreign countries and use it to benefit our country, the United States of America. Congress has passed 250 bills that have nothing to do with governing our country. Killing time and pretending they are working. The bills are honoring any one that came to mind; to show they were working, praise various groups for past acts. One of the main benefits of Congress is they do not have to account for their individual spending of taxpayers monies. Also the President does not have to account for
his spending of taxpayer’s monies. It is my belief any taxpayer’s monies that are spent should come from some type of slush fund and this slush fund should be subject to an audit on a regular basis. Millions of dollars are spent each year. Congress and the President get the monies from somewhere! How, do they account for these monies? Fellow Americans, let’s get Congress back in line, make them do the job they were elected to do. Taking care of their constituents, showing they are beyond being selfserving politicians. They should quit acting like royalty. Where are the skillful people we elected to govern this country? Playing their party games, not giving a damn about our country? You can bet they covered themselves if all else fails. They will still collect their monies in any event. To hell with the voters, we don’t need them now. They are only useful at election time. Daniel J Wilson Leonardtown, MD
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Food Stamps Abuses Are the Exception, Not the Norm
By Kevin Concannon, Under Secretary USDA Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services
As someone with decades of experience working in and around anti-poverty programs, I have witnessed firsthand the important role that government can play in helping families that are literally living from paycheck to paycheck. I have seen how the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, helps millions of responsible, hardworking Americans put food on the table for their families. But that is not all SNAP does. It helps support jobs and provides a boost to the economy. And SNAP has a good story to tell when it comes to using taxpayer funds responsibly and wisely, one that unfortunately does not get told enough. That is why it is so disappointing when sporadic abuses of the program by a select few are used as a political football in the media. Given most media coverage in recent weeks, you would think that lottery winners and criminals are the only Americans receiving SNAP benefits. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, abuses are the exception, not the norm. They overshadow the record achievements in SNAP for payment accuracy and program integrity, and do a disservice to the overwhelming majority that truly need the program and are playing by the rules. For starters, people should understand that the record 44 million of our fellow Americans – more than half of whom are children, elderly and the disabled –participating in SNAP is due primarily to the fact that we are still recovering from the worst economic collapse since the Great Depression. We know it is right, and it is in the interest of all of us, to help them until they can get back on their feet. SNAP benefits also provide an economic stimulus that strengthens communities. Research shows that every $5 in new SNAP benefits generates as much as $9.00 in economic activity. SNAP benefits move quickly into local economies, supporting and creating jobs for the Americans who grow, process, pack, ship, shelve and sell us food. At the same time, USDA works very hard, in partnership with the State
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agencies that operate the program, to be a responsible steward of trusted taxpayer resources. Rooting out waste, fraud and abuse is a top priority for this administration. We do not tolerate fraud in SNAP at USDA, and prosecute those who attempt to game the system. Due to increased oversight and improvements to program management by USDA, the prevalence of selling SNAP benefits for cash – a fraudulent activity known as “trafficking” – has fallen significantly over the last two decades to roughly 1 cent on the dollar today. Additionally, payment accuracy in SNAP is at an all-time high – over the last decade participation among eligibles has gone from 57% to 66%, while payment errors have gone from 8.91% to 3.81%. Simply put, participation is up, and errors are down – hallmarks of an efficient and effective program. While these are positive trends, any trafficking or error is too much, and USDA continues to be aggressive in our efforts to improve integrity in SNAP. We use state-of-the-art technology to help target criminals. We receive ongoing risk assessments, using data down to the zip code level, of all stores that accept SNAP benefits based on their likelihood of committing program violations. But we are not content to stop there. We are currently redesigning our fraud detection system with newer, more advanced data mining technology and analytical tools available in the private sector. These efforts will make us even better at getting rid of those who break the law and abuse the program. Beyond pursuing fraud, USDA is also deeply committed to ensuring that benefits are targeted to those Americans who need them the most. That is why we have proactively urged states to use their current authority to change their state policies so that millionaires – or those receiving substantial windfalls – do not receive SNAP benefits. These are just a few of the things we are doing at USDA every day to perform the job that America’s taxpayers have entrusted to us. As our nation continues down its path of economic recovery we know that our work is cut out for us. But our sense of dignity and morality tells us that we must support hard-working Americans who are still struggling to meet their most basic nutritional needs. SNAP is an integral part of those efforts, which will stimulate the economy and help us grow a stronger nation for all Americans.
Correction An article published in the June 23, 2011 edition of The County Times about a new Social Security office opening in Charlotte Hall provided an incorrect telephone number for general inquires from the public. The number is 1-888-866-5181. The number included in the article is for administrative purposes.
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Naval Air Station Patuxent River hosted the fourth annual NAVAIR Women Moving Forward Symposium on Tuesday, which approximately 300 women attended the River’s Edge conference center on base. Speakers at the symposium included Lois Frankel, the author of “Nice Girls Just Don’t Get It,” ABC’s Good Morning America legal analyst Dan Abrams and an open panel discussion. Teresa Heisler, an attendee of the symposium, said she was looking for ideas to “utilize [her] talents to a greater degree” and get ahead in her profession. Kelly Windsor said this was her first time at the Women Moving Forward Symposium, and she signed up because she thought the speakers and subject matter sounded interesting. She said she’s looking for a way to “find a balance as a working mom,” and “break through the barriers” that are part of stereotypes of women in the workplace. The 2011 NAVAIR Women Moving Forward award recipient was Karen Frech. She is an Electronics Engineer at NAS Patuxent River. She was recognized for her outstanding performance and contributions in her engineering
career and local educational opportunities that she has provided to students through the Navy’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program, according to information supplied by the symposium. In 2008 the Naval Air Systems Command and the Naval Sea Systems Command joined forces to develop the first Women Moving Forward Symposium in La Plata. The NAVAIR Women’s Symposium grew from that event to one that is solely created by NAVAIR. The event grew from recognition of the lack of participation by women in non-traditional careers. The participation by women and young girls in STEM programs was another motivator, information from the symposium reads. Women continue to see declines in these areas even as they are receiving more degrees than men from colleges; they are choosing to go into fields other than STEM, the information reads. The event is an opportunity to bring attention to these areas of low participation as well as a way for women to learn from the experiences of strong role models; create a sense of community; and cultivate mentoring relationships. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Barbara Abell, 73 Barbara Ann Abell, 73, of Clements, MD, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer on July 15, 2011. Born on April 18, 1938 in Hollywood, MD, she was the daughter of the late Claude E. Abell and Catherine Abell. She was the loving wife of 55 years to John B. Abell whom she married in St. John’s Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD on June 16, 1956. Mrs. Abell is survived by her children; Beverly Ann Abell, John Michael Abell, Joseph Gregory Abell, Charles Vincent Abell, Barbara Jean Norris, William Anthony Abell, and Robert Lee Abell all of Clements, MD. Mrs. Abell is also survived by her siblings; Joseph Kenneth Abell, Jeanette Cameron, Eileen Tippett, Mary Evelyn Brugman, and grandchildren Michelle Ann Stenstrom, Woodrow Wilson Norris, III, Sara Jean Norris, Rebecca Ann Norris, great grandchildren; Brittney Moore, and Cameron Stenstrom. Mrs. Abell is preceded in death by a son Thomas Booth Abell and one brother James Claude “Buck” Abell. Barbara was a homemaker and farmed with her husband and family. She enjoyed; cooking, country music, flowers, shopping, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and most of all her beloved husband John B. Mrs. Abell was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. The family received friends on Tuesday,
July 19, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where prayers were recited. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers were; Tommy Bowles, Perry Guy, Frankie Cameron, Chris Brugman, David Abell, and Jimmy Farr. Honorary Pallbearers were; Timmy Cameron, Tommy Farr, Ricky Farr, Woody Norris and Sara Norris. Contributions made in the memory of Barbara Ann Abell may be made to St. John’s Catholic Church, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636. To leave a condolence for the family please visit www.mgfh.com.
Vera Brown, 87 Vera “Vicki” Krivoshey Brown, 87 of Frederick, MD, died July 13, 2011 at the home of her son Glen Brown of Chaptico, Maryland. Born March 31, 1924 in Elizabeth City, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Stephen Krivoshey and Dora (Taranova) Krivoshey. From an early age, Vicki lived an adventurous and exciting life. The love and joy of roller-skating began as an adolescent and lasted
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throughout her lifetime. She began skating at Highway Arena in Union, N.J., at 12 years old. At the age of 17, she skated at Casino Arena on the boardwalk in Asbury Park, N.J. Vicki and her then skating partner were well known for their grace and style. Their graceful pose earned them the honor of being on the cover of the 1940’s Amateur Roller Skating Handbook, and embedded on the bronze, silver, and gold dance medal for proficiency pins. At the age of 18, Vicki transformed her love of roller-skating to the professional level. During this exciting time of her life she met and taught roller-skating to Tom Brown, who became her beloved husband on August 23, 1942. They proudly started their own skating family, which now extends through four generations. Vicki is survived and will be greatly missed by her 2 sons, Glen Thomas Brown of Chaptico, MD, and Dennis V. Brown of Frederick, MD, 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and sister, Mary Ketterman of Daytona, Florida. She is predeceased by her husband, Thomas Edward Brown, brothers, John Krivoshey, Benjamin Krivoshey, and sister Frances Krivoshey. Family received friends for Vicki’s Life Celebration on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home. Prayers were recited. Interment will be on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 10 a.m. in Arlington National Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
James Dayton, 55 James Michael Dayton, 55, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on July 15, 2011, in California, MD. He was born on January 30, 1956, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sheri Lee Dayton whom he married on June 17, 1978 in Gar-
den Grove, CA. He is also survived by his father James Leroy Dayton and beloved step-mother Jean Hottle Dayton of Mechanicsville, and mother Delia Platt Dayton of Charlotte Hall, daughters Crystal Ann (Rick) Bozart of Virginia Beach, Va., Stephanie Michelle Dayton of Mechanicsville, granddaughter Samantha of Virginia Beach, brothers Mark Alan (Misti) Dayton of Lexington Park, and Kenneth J. Dayton of Great Mills, nephews Kevin Michael Dayton and Patrick Neal Dayton of Leonardtown and niece Erica Katherine Dayton of Great Mills. He is also survived by several uncles and cousins in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Oregon. He was predeceased by his sister Katherine Marie Halm. James “Jim” Dayton attended Thomas Stone High School in Waldorf, MD and graduated in 1974. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served until 1978 when he was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. He then worked for Dynalectron (later DynCorp) at the USN Test Pilot School as a maintenance supervisor for four years before deciding to re-enlist in the US Navy. His service in the Navy included tours in A-6 Intruder squadrons and several ships company tours aboard LHA amphibious assault ships and CVN aircraft carriers. He completed his 24 years of active duty at NAVAIRSYSCOM, NAS Patuxent River, Md., having attained the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer (AFCM). At the time of
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his passing, he was employed as a civilian federal employee as a Deputy Asst. Program Manager for Logistics for the Navy’s Unmanned Combat Air System, X-47B. Jim was an avid aviation enthusiast. He was certified as a FAA Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic (IA) and Commercial Pilot with ratings in fixed wing and glider aircraft. He was a widely admired pilot and mechanic whose knowledge was as wide as it was deep. His opinion mattered to people because they knew it was well thought out. Jim was in the process of assembling a replica of the 1911 Wright Brothers glider that he intended to fly as part of the “Soaring 100” anniversary of the first glider flights at Kitty Hawk, NC. This early research was what gave the Wright brothers the knowledge they needed to pursue powered flight. His version of this glider was true to the materials and practices of the time. Jim was a member of the Vintage Sailplane Association, Cessna Pilots Association, and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. He often said that his favorite thing to do was jump in the car with his beloved wife Sheri for a weekend and “see where the road takes us.” He said they found the best things by not looking for them. The family received friends at their home in Mechanicsville, MD, for a wake and remembrance on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, Interment will be at a later date. Donations may be sent to Sheri Dayton for the completion of the 1911 Wright Glider Project in memory of Jim Dayton. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinfieldfuneral.com.
Francis Goldsborough, 71 Francis Robert “Bobby” Goldsborough, 71, of Hollywood, MD, died in Washington, DC on July 13, 2011. Born on October 2, 1939 in Hollywood, MD, he was the son of the late Delmas Goldsborough and Loretta Goldsborough. He was the loving husband of Pat Goldsborough whom he married in St. John’s Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD on August 31, 1959. Mr. Goldsborough is survived by his children; Terri Quade and Ray Goldsbough (Rhonda) both of Hollywood, MD. Robert is also survived by his 4 grandchildren; Chris Quade, Casey Quade, Joss Goldsborough, and Carson Goldsborough and siblings Tommy Goldsborough of Mechanicsville, MD and Dorothy Ann Lopitz of Hollywood, MD. Mr. Goldsborough is preceded in death by his brother, Joe Goldsborough of Hollywood, MD. Bobby was a Building contractor for J & G Construction and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. Bobby was a great friend to everyone he knew, he had a way of making every single person he talked to feel special, because they were to him. If Bobby wasn’t building a house, you could probably find him playing pool. He played pool with the Southern Maryland Pool League for most of his life. He also enjoyed a good game of pitch with his friends and family. When he really felt lucky he and Pat would take trips to Atlantic City, NJ to try their hand at the slot machines. Bobby was an avid and loyal NASCAR fan, even though his favorite driver Jeff Burton never won a race. Bobby and his good friend Danny (God Rest his Soul) would have friendly bets about the races. Danny would always win; they decided to up the ante and bet double or noth-
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ing. Of course Jeff did not let Bobby down on that one; they talked about that for years. The most important thing to Bobby more than pool, cards, and racing was his family. His marriage to Pat for 52 years was a model for all of us to strive towards. He cared deeply for his kids Terry and Ray. Terri kept satisfying his sweet tooth with her homemade cakes. He was always willing to be the guinea pig for a new recipe and was never disappointed. Bobby was Ray’s right hand man, best man at his wedding and best friend in life. His pride and joy were his grandchildren; Chris, Casey, Joss and Carson. They all looked up to their Pop and each of them has some of his personality. Bobby loved all his family, his brothers, sister, and in-laws. Over his lifetime he has built hundreds of houses, those houses will last a lifetime, like the memories of the man who built them. The family received friends on Monday, July 18, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where prayers were recited. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating and Deacon Lou Koeniger co officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers were; Hank Hayden, Leonard Bean, Randy Johnson, J.C. Abell, Chris Quade, and Casey Quade. Honorary Pallbearers were; Clarence Greenwell, Mickey Neill, Allen Jameson, and Gary Callis.
Herman Johnson, 77 Herman “Frank” Roosevelt Johnson, 77 of Lexington Park, MD died July 9, 2011 at his residence. Born March 4, 1934 in St. Albans, WV he was the son of the late Charles Johnson and Eva (Marcum) Johnson. Frank retired as a Department of Transportation mechanic in 1983. He has lived in St. Mary’s County since 1987. His hobbies included fishing and crabbing. Frank is survived by his children; Tina Greer (William) of Hollywood, MD, Mark Johnson of Lexington Park, MD and Myra Phillips (Ken) of San Antonio, TX, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, sister, Charlotte Sparks of Fredericksburg, VA and brother, Billy Stinson of South Carolina. All services will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Charles Kerr, Jr., 80 Charles Albert Kerr, Jr., 80 of Great Mills, MD died Sunday, July 17, 2011 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Family received friends on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. Interment will follow in the Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Virginia Penley, 89 Virginia Hazel Penley, 89 of Leonardtown, MD died July 8, 2011 at Manor Care- Fair Oaks, Fairfax, VA. Born April 16, 1922 in Augusta County, VA,
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she was the daughter of the late Wilson V. Fleming and Noma May Glover. Virginia Penley was formerly of Fairfax, VA before moving to Leonardtown, MD. She started her working career for the Interior Department of the government. She later quit to raise a family. When her children reached school age, she started working at Westmore Elementary School in the cafeteria to be able to have the same hours as her children. When Virginia remarried and moved to Leonardtown with her husband Ernest, they and four other couples founded Leonardtown Baptist Church. The church became a big part of their life working hard to not only keep the church growing, but to become a big part of it. Her husband, Ernest was a Deacon and Virginia taught Sunday School. They held prayer meetings in their home where everyone was welcomed. When Virginia became ill, she went back to Fairfax, VA to be close to her children. Though she always worked hard in the church and to help friends, if you had asked Virginia her greatest accomplishment, she would tell you it was the raising of her children. Virginia is survived by her children; Dollie M. Hawkins of Fairfax, VA, James R. Beach of Lovettsville, VA, and Curtis W. Penley of Tequesta, FL. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 in the Brinsfield Funeral Home. Pastor Mark Dooley of Leonardtown Baptist Church conducted the service. Interment followed in Washington National Cemetery, Suitland, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Leonardtown Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1757, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-9950. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Robert Erickson, 65 Robert Thomas Erickson, 65 of Leonardtown, MD passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011 in Johnstown, PA. Robert was born on June 2, 1946 in Provo, Utah and was raised in Springville, Utah. He obtained the rank of Eagle in the Boy Scouts of America at the age of 14. He is a graduate of Springville High School. Robert attended Brigham Young University and obtained a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. He joined the United States Army after graduating from BYU; he served during the Vietnam War. After serving in the U.S. army, Robert attended George Washington University and received a Masters of Business Administration. Robert was an entrepreneur and has been involved in various aspects of the home building business over the past 30 years. Throughout this time, he also actively pursued the accounting business as a Certified Public Accountant on a part-time basis and in the past 16 years on a full time basis with his own accounting practice. Family, church, and service define Robert’s life. He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and he has been an active participant in many aspects of the church
over his lifetime. Service performed in the church includes the following: Temple Ordinance Worker, Stake Young Men’s Leader, Stake High Councilor, Counselor in the Ward Bishopric, Elders Quorum President, Primary Teacher, and Seminary Teacher. Robert was very dedicated to his family and loved ones and took advantage of many opportunities throughout his life to do things with his family, such as family trips to Israel, Denmark, Ecuador, Argentina, and various Church historic sites throughout the mid-west. Robert also enjoyed many outdoor activities with his children and grandchildren such as biking, hiking and camping. Robert was well known for his wit and good sense of humor. He always looked for opportunities to serve others. He always found a way to get things done despite any obstacle. He had the opportunity to touch many people’s lives; he was truly a man of God and loved by his family and friends. He will be dearly missed. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred LeRoy and Alice Lucile Erickson, and sister Elaine Erickson. Robert is survived by his devoted, eternal companion Gayla Clark Erickson; daughter Kristin Ramon; and son Thomas Erickson. He is also survived by a brother, two sisters, and 6 grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 22, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 22747 Old Rolling Road, California, MD. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the same location. Interment will follow at the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that any contributions be directed to either the Humanitarian aid Fund or the Perpetual Education fund, www.ldsphilanthropies.org. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Andrew Shlemon, 26 Andrew “Andy” S.L. Shlemon, 26, of Hollywood, MD died suddenly while playing softball on July 16, 2011. Born March 31, 1985 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the beloved son of Kelly Crosby of St. Inigoes, MD and Lawrence Shlemon of Hollywood, MD. Andy was a lifelong resident of Southern Maryland and was loved by everyone who knew him. He loved sports and spending time with his family. He was a valued member of the Crossroad Christian Church in St. Leonard, MD. He was a graduate of Leonardtown High School. He was most recently employed as financial consultant for PNC Bank. He was an organ donor, which helped to save the lives of 51 people. Ironically, 51 was Andy’s sports number since high school. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Bryan Crosby of St. Inigoes, MD.; his fiancé, Amber Smith of Lusby, MD; his grandmothers, Fran Vinson of California, MD and Liz Crosby of Lexington Park, MD; his in-laws, Ralph and Jeanine Smith of Lusby, MD; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is predeceased by his grandfathers, Joseph Shlemon and Jim Crosby. Family will receive friends for Andy’s Life Celebration on Thursday, July 21, 2011 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., and on Friday, July 22, 2011 from 10 a.m. until11 a.m. at Crossroad Christian Church, 150 Ball Road, Saint Leonard, MD. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 21, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Cross-
road Christian Church. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be members of Crossroad Christian Church Men’s Softball Team. Memorial contributions may be made in Andy’s honor to support local children’s sports programs at PNC Bank located inside Giant Grocery, Inc. in Lusby, MD or to Kelly Crosby, Post Office Box 205, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneralhome.com.
Jerry Shipman, 61 Jerry Ray Shipman, 61 of Mechanicsville, MD died July 12, 2011 at Southern Maryland Hospital from a sudden heart attack. Born October 14, 1949 in Buckhannon, West Virginia the youngest of nine siblings, he was the son of the late Virgil Shipman and Genevieve (Coughlin) Shipman. Jerry served in the Army during the Vietnam War from December 26, 1967 to December 14, 1970. He worked for WMATA for 38 years. He is Survived by his wife of 40 years, Margaret Ellen Shipman, their 5 children, Jerald Shipman Jr., Sandra Watkins, Carrie Ann Emerson, Jennifer Campbell and Aaron Shipman; and his 9 grandchildren, Michael, Ashley, Jonathon, Jerald, James, Bryana, Samantha, Matthew, and Lia. Family will receive friends on Friday, July 15, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A. in Charlotte Hall, MD. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A viewing was held on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial followed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morganza, MD. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Mae Sides, 87 Mae Sides (MaMae), 87, of Lexington Park died on July 15, 2011, surrounded by her family, at the Solomon‘s Nursing Center, Solomon‘s MD. Mrs. Sides was born in Mansfield, Georgia on July 23, 1923 to Mattie India and Idus Key Harwell. She was the beloved wife of the late Forest D. (Jim) Sides and devoted mother and grandmother of three sons, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Her passion in life was spending time with her family and friends. She loved sharing her time with the grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, baking, cake decorating and playing bingo. Her hobbies included bowling, sewing and ceramics. During 56 years of marriage, including 30 years as a Navy wife, Mrs. Sides, her husband and family lived in Atlanta, GA; Brunswick, ME; Port Lyautey, Morocco; Jacksonville, FL; and finally settled in Lexington Park, MD in 1961. Mae is survived by her sons: William F. and his wife Gayle of Carlsbad, CA; James Lee and his wife Lori of St. Mary’s City, MD; David A. and his wife Sara of Parkton, MD. She is also survived by her granddaughters Neely Quillin and her husband Jeff; and Ashley Raley and her
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Continued husband Allen; and by her grandsons Ryan F. and his wife Kira; Kevin L. and his wife Jessica; Jeremy D.; and Jackson M. Sides. She was the proud great grandmother of Cayleigh Sides; James & Jared Quillin; and Dante Grante & Dylan Sides. She is survived by her sister India Crawford and sister-in-law Hilma Harwell, both of Covington, GA. She was predeceased by her two sisters Pamelia Robertson of Signal Mountain, TN, and Kathryne Harwell of Mansfield, GA; and by her two brothers Fred Harwell of Covington, GA and Idus Harwell of Conyers, GA. Funeral services will be held at the Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Mary’s City with the Rev. John A. Ball officiating and scriptures read by granddaughters Neely and Ashley. Internment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. Services will be private. Pallbearers will be grandsons Ryan, Kevin, Jeremy, and Jackson Sides. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name by either mail or phone to the St. Jude Children‘s Research Hospital. This was one of Mae’s favorite charities. Mae’s tribute account number: 28626096 Tribute Program St. Jude Children‘s Research Hospital P.O. Box 1000, Dept 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142 Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Lillian St. Clair, 87 Lillian Marie St. Clair, 87 of California, MD died July 16, 2011 in Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center, Lexington Park, MD. Born February 25, 1924 in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late James Osborne and Lillian Ruth Jones Tucker. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas Austin St. Clair, Sr. whom she married on February 7, 1942. Mrs. St. Clair is survived by her children; Thomas Austin St. Clair, Jr. of Rockville, MD and Francis “Ozzie” St. Clair of California, MD, she is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 2 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her siblings; James Herman Tucker and Guinette Hera. Lillian was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, she was a Food Service worker for the Seven Gables Hotel, and also worked for the Navy Exchange at Patuxent Naval Air Station, retiring in 1986. Mrs. St. Clair collected Salt & Pepper shakers, having over 7,000 sets in her collection and she was president of the Avon Club. The family received friends on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with prayers recited. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July21, 2011 in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD at 10 a.m. with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Austin St. Clair, Jeff Boyce, Justin Hartley, Jonathan Wendler, Francis Watts, and Joey Watts. Honorary pallbearers will be: Joseph “Winks” Pilkerton, Robbie Garner, Brian Wendler, Andrew Wendler, and Vernon Clements. Condolences may be left to the family at www.mgfh.com.
Edna Thompson, 88 Edna M. Thompson, 88 of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on July 16 at The Hermitage at St. John’s Creek, Solomon’s, MD. She was born on April 17 to the late Zack and Mary Lillian (Hill) Pilkerton. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, George A Thompson, Sr. She
is survived by her children Viola Evans, George A, Jr. (Dorothy), Betty Oliver (Bill), Cathy Pfeiffer (Mike), Gene (Connie), Sue Shirley, and Melissa Lewis (Orrin), all of St. Mary’s County. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Edna was a lifelong St. Mary’s resident who dedicated her life to her family. She was born into a large, extended family with 13 brothers and sisters. She worked tobacco fields with her family over many years. She loved gardening, cooking, and being Grandma. After her children left home, she continued to care for grandchildren, making a difference in their lives through her patience and caring. There were always extras at the table whether for gathering in crops, working in the sawmill, or just visiting. She never turned anyone away. Her quiet demeanor and positive outlook was inspirational to all she met. She made holidays special for her children and grandchildren with delicious meals and desserts. Most recently, she resided at the Hermitage in Solomons, fondly known as Miss Edna. Her smile lit up a room and brightened many lives. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers being recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass celebrating her life will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church in Mechanicsville, MD with Fr. John Caulfield officiating. Pallbearers for Mrs. Thompson will be some of her grandchildren – Charlie Evans, Bobby Evans, Rick Oliver, Chris Oliver, Wes Thompson, and John Shirley. Other grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers in honor of their beloved Grandma. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 213 E. Charles Street, P. O. Box 1889, La Plata, MD 20646.
James Wathen, 81 James Aloysius Wathen, age 81, of Helen, MD passed away on July 14, 2011 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 11, 1929 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late William Ford Wathen and Katherine Harden Wathen. He was married on July 30, 1966 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morganza, MD to Dorothy Jean Wathen. Mr. Wathen is survived by his children; Linda Marie Garner (Ricky) of Hollywood, MD; David Aloysius Wathen (Jennifer) of Clements, MD; Jerry Allen Wathen (Laura) of Hollywood, MD; Joseph Larry Wathen (Laura) of Clements, MD; Charles Bernard Wathen of Helen, MD: Donald Ray Wathen (Angela) of Hollywood, MD; Shaun Lee Wathen (Rebecca) of Mechanicsville, MD and Karen Lisa Wathen. Mr. Wathen is also survived by his 8 grandchildren; Rachel Robbins, Raianna Garner, Angel Stalker, Blake Wathen, Allie Wathen, Ashlyn Wathen, Ava Wathen and Lillian Wathen, and a sister, Susan Elizabeth Howe (Paul) of Morganza, MD. Mr. Wathen was preceded in death by his siblings; John Plowden Wathen, Sr., Joseph Mitchell Wathen, Mary Virgie Lusby, Agnes Theresa Harding, James Tilton Wathen, William Douglas Wathen, Mary Catherine Harding and Wilmer Claude Wathen. Mr. Wathen was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. After serving 22 years as a security guard with Pepco, he retired to follow his passion—farming. Farming was a way of life for Mr. Wathen. He was even more passionate about his family and providing for his wife and eight children. Aloysius was very active at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He loved spending time with his family and attending card parties to play pitch. The family received friends on Sunday, July 17, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers were recited. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, July 18, 2011 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Seven Locals Indicted on Federal Drug Charges By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Law enforcement authorities say they have indicted seven local men for engaging in large-scale drug trafficking after a long term investigation that involved St. Mary’s deputies, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents and prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s office. Capt. Daniel Alioto, commander of the county’s vice/narcotics unit, declined extensive comment on the case. “I’m limited to what I can say because it’s an ongoing investigation,” he said. “But if you’re a drug dealer in St. Mary’s County
you can leave on your own or you can leave in handcuffs.” Last week officers used federal indictments to arrest Brian Deandre Bush, 41, of Hollywood, Marcus Tyrek Chase, 26, of Lexington Park, and Alexander Sternack III, 37, John Larry Dickerson, 41, John Edwards Butler, 35, Kerry Alexander Bond Sr. 39, and Demetrius Deandre Young, 21, all of Mechanicsville. Law officers stated that they expect more indictments and arrests to come as a result of the ongoing investigation. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Briefs Police Arrest Three In Home Invasion
On July 14, three individuals, Robert Alan Mandley Jr., 21 of Charlotte Hall; Joseph Brandon Hoag, 20 of Capitol Heights, and a 17 year old female from Charlotte Hall, arrived uninvited at victim’s residence on Charlotte Hall Road, police reported. A verbal dispute ensued and the victim was pushed by the juvenile. The victim went back inside the residence and locked the door to avoid further confrontation, police reported. Mandley, Hoag and the juvenile began to bang on the victim’s door demanding entry, police said. The victim told all three subjects to leave the residence but they allegedly refused. Mandley, Hoag and the juvenile forced the door open, police alleged, and once inside Mandley and Hoag allegedly held down and punched a second victim in the residence. Mandley, Hoag and the juvenile were arrested and charged as follows: Mandley and Hoag – first-, third- and fourth-degree burglary, second-degree assault and destruction of property; Juvenile - third- and fourth-degree burglary and destruction of property.
Police: Man Choked, Punched Victim
On July 12, deputes responded to Rogers Drive in Lexington Park for a disturbance. Investigation revealed William Joseph Kuykendall, 30, of Lexington Park was engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim, which escalated into a physical assault when Kuykendall allegedly choked and punched the victim. Kuykendall was arrested and charged with seconddegree assault.
Federal Authorities Investigating Fatal Glider Crash By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
tional Transportation Safety Board. Phone calls seeking comment on the crash from federal authorities were not returned as of press time.
A glider crash in Hollywood left one man dead and another injured after the cable being towed behind a plane trying to get the glider airborne unhooked prematurely causing the glider to smash into trees on Airport Road and remain suspended high above. The deceased in the crash was identified as James M. Dayton, 55, of Mechanicsville. According to information from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, Dayton had been ejected from the craft during the incident and was found on the ground below where the glider had crashed. Emergency responders were able to rescue the other occupant who was still in the glider’s wreckage. Maryland State Police officials have said that the investigation has been turned over to the federal Na- Bay District Volunteer Fire Department photo.
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The latest class of STARBASE Atlantis students graduated last week, celebrating the last day of class with a rocket launch in the morning and freezedried ice cream in the afternoon. STARBASE Atlantis is a program that introduces fifth-grade students to the basics of chemistry, physics, engineering and other sciences. The program was started in 1994 and is funded through the Department of Defense. The Naval Air Station Patuxent River branch opened its doors in 2007, program director Julie “Jewels” Guy said. The NAS Patuxent River program is only one of 16 located at Naval sites, and the only STARBASE Atlantis in Maryland. Guy runs the Photos by Sarah Miller program along with Heather “Rose” Davis prepares her rocket for launch at NAS Patuxent River “Squirrel” Russell, Gina Mollie during her last day at Starbase Atlantis. “E-Street” Downey and Wendy “Fencer” Bollinger. able to during the normal school day. Guy said they take 96 students from the In St. Mary’s County, each “Title One” eltri-county for the duration of summer vaca- ementary school sends its fifth grade classes to tion. The students participate in activities such the base for STARBASE Atlantis. Each class is as flight simulators, rocket launches and even on base one day per week until each student has making freeze-dried ice cream. Each student been in the classroom for the required 25 hours. and instructor also takes on a code name to be After students from the lower income used at STARBASE Atlantis. schools, other schools fill in the gaps, with pri“I love this place, it was awesome,” said vate schools sending their fifth graders in when Collin “Server” Foster of Great Mills. public school students are not in school or have Foster’s favorite parts of STARBASE At- standardized testing. lantis included the chemistry experiments and Because a large number of their schools the flight simulator. are too far from the base to transport students “I always wanted to try that and now I to STARBASE Atlantis and back in time to be did,” Foster said. bussed home, Calvert County chose not to reWaverly “Domo” Mellies of Lusby said new their contract, though Guy said they will her favorite parts of the program included the continue to take students from Calvert County experiments and getting to meet new people. during the summer program. While she’s not sure she wants to go into a sciDependants of members of the military ence or mathematics related field, she had a get priority for the summer program, as well as good time at STARBASE Atlantis. children of people with base access. Guy said the students in the program may “We usually have a waiting list for the not necessarily choose to go into a math or sci- summer,” she said. ence field, but the program gives them a chance to learn hands on in a way they wouldn’t be sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Cove Point Scholarship Will Fund Student Research Selected projects by science students at St. Mary’s College of Maryland will be funded by a series of charitable donations from the new Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust’s Ruth Mathes Scholarship Program. Michael Rudy, Board of Directors president of the Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust [CPNHT], and St. Mary’s President Joseph Urgo recently signed a letter of agreement. The St. Mary’s College award could go to a biology student or a chemistry student working on an estuarine study of the St. Mary’s River, or a study of area birds or aquatic animals, for example. “The intent is to create a partnership, a synergy, between our trust’s efforts and the preservation of the future of our shorelines, our land, and seas,” Rudy said in a press release. “We want to honor our founder Ruth Mathes by assisting academically outstanding students.” Mathes was a career state and federal environmental protection official for agencies in-
cluding the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and founding president of the CPNHT. She died in 2004 at age 75. “This scholarship opportunity for our students will enhance the quality of environmental research at St. Mary’s College,” said Christopher Tanner, biology professor. “It will allow more students to conduct research on topics related to the Chesapeake Bay and the watershed.” Tanner will help decide which projects get the scholarships. CPNHT is a non-profit trust in Calvert County, made up of the Sierra Club, the Maryland Conservation Council, and the Dominion Cove Point LNG. Its mission is to preserve and protect ecologically sensitive sites in Southern Maryland through land conservation and acquisition, research, and environmental education.
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The College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees has elected Mary Maddox Krug of Calvert County to a second term as its chair and Austin Joseph Slater Jr. of St. Mary’s County to a second term as the board’s vice-chair. CSM’s Board of Austin Joseph Slater Jr Trustees is the governing body providing leadership and oversight of the college’s mission and policies. Members are appointed by the governor for five-year terms. The board consists of nine members, with Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties equally represented. Mary Maddox Krug The chair and vice-chair are selected by the trustees among themselves annually. Krug, who has been on CSM’s board since 2007, previously served two terms as a Calvert County Commissioner, from 19901998, and has worked as chief of the news bureau for the Smithsonian Institution, press spokesperson for the National Park Service’s National Capital Region, and a local government affairs representative for Constellation Energy. She received both her bachelor’s degree in journalism and a juris doctorate (with honors) from George Washington University. Appointed to the board of trustees in 2008, Slater is president and CEO of Southern Maryland Electric Co-op, one of the largest co-ops in the nation. He holds a master of business administration degree in finance from George Washington University, a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Shepherd University and an associate degree from CSM. Additional CSM trustees are MacArthur Jones and Julie Sickle of Calvert County; Lois DiNatale, Mike Middleton and Dorothea Holt Smith of Charles County; and Theodore Har-
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In an effort to give back to the community, Val Spencer, the owner of Laser Lube Auto Repair in California, along with the nearby AutoZone and NAPA Auto Parts is working to find a car to fix up and give away to a family in need. Spencer said she got the idea for a car give away from a management success workshop, where she got several ideas she still uses to this day. While she was “on the fence” about doing the car give away for a while, she finally decided to jump in and do it. The car Spencer is seeking is a midsize or larger, with four doors and seating for at least five. The goal is to fix up the donated car, addressing any mechanical issues, and then give it away to somebody nominated by the public. Once they have the car, it is up to the recipient to register and insure the vehicle. While they don’t have a car for the give away yet, Spencer said there are a couple people who have expressed interest in donating cars. “I’ve got a few feelers out there,” Spencer said. Mark Tyra, commercial manager for AutoZone in California, said they want to give the car to people who will use it to help others in turn and perpetuate the cycle of giving to the community. He said giving an individual the means to help somebody else makes the give away a win for as many entities as possible. The car give away is not the first time Tyra has found a way to do charity work through his job. “That was my big thing when I was working at NAPA,” Tyra said. This will be the first time he has done a car give away though. In the past, Tyra has given away toys at hospitals during Christmas and participated in other charity events. Spencer said she could make a living by taking in wrecked cars, fixing them up and reselling them for a profit, but that’s not something she’s too interested in doing. “I’m not in the reselling cars business,” Spencer said. “I’m in the repairing cars business.” Spencer has owned and operated Laser Lube in California since 1989. She hopes to keep others from feeling like their car is too mysterious for them to even begin to understand. When a person brings their vehicle to Laser Lube for a basic service, the mechanics explain and report the issues they find. During a
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Farmers who harvest year round will soon have a fully enclosed farmers’ market just past Hermanville Road where the selling period will be extended. The new farmers market has been in development for at least five years and is slated to be finished by mid-August, according to Donna Sasscer, the manager of agriculture and seafood with St. Mary’s Department of Economic and Community Development. Sasscer said the land the new farmer’s market is located is part of the Mattapany Rural Legacy Area, and will help protect Naval Air Station Patuxent River from encroachment while giving farmers an opportunity to sell their produce all year.
The $400,000 project was paid for by using funds from the settlement with tobacco companies some years ago, and Sasscer said the farmers market was envisioned for the property as soon as it was purchased by the county. There will also be an opportunity for local vendors to sell meats, cheeses and other items requiring coolers and freezers. Home Grown Farm Market LLC will manage the location, and Sasscer said she sees the market being an “asset to the whole county.” Barry Roache, a co-manager of Home Grown Farm Market, said the market is not meant to compete with existing markets, like the one Saturday mornings in the parking lot of BAE Systems in California. “It’s like a bunch of gypsies rolling in on Saturday mornings,” Roache said, about the California market. The new market will give local vendors a place to call home, while continuing at the farmers market Saturdays. He said the tentative schedule for the new farmers market will be Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Because there’s not a year-round farmers market in the county currently, she said there will be a learning curve for growers while they change their business to fit the new market opportunity. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Christina Spangler’s son Joshua is 3 years old but doesn’t walk, talk or communicate. Unfortunately, the cause for Joshua’s problems has not been identified. “I feel like I’m so alone,” Spangler said. “But that’s not the case.” To help other parents in the same situation, Spangler recently decided to start the Just Like Joshua fund. The money is meant to help families in the tri-county area pay for medical expenses, like doctor visits and surgeries.
“I know there are a lot of people in the same situation,” Spangler said. She said the first fundraiser was a community yard sale where she rented out spaces. At the end of the sale, Spangler said the vendors unexpectedly donated the proceeds from their sales to the cause, bringing the total money raised to $700. Their donation is only one of many examples of the several ways the community has exhibited support for Just Like Joshua. “It shows that people truly care and will stand with you when you ask them to,” Spangler said. A second fundraiser, a spaghetti dinner, was held at the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge Sunday afternoon, where more than 100 people
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showed up. April Hicks, a friend of Spangler’s who attended the spaghetti dinner, said she is happy to support Spangler in any way she can. An event like the spaghetti dinner is a win-win for the community and the organization, with the organization getting the money charged for the dinners and the donations, while the community gets a chance to have good food and good company, she said. Right now, the organization is working under an existing non-profit corporation, but Spangler has plans to start her own non-profit organization.
Joshua and Christina Spangler with their son.
Spangler’s husband, Joshua Spangler Sr., said he’s “just the manual labor” for Spangler’s project, and he’s proud of his wife’s efforts. “She’s trying to save the world,” he said. Spangler said Just Like Joshua is her way of reaching out to other people whose children have special needs and give them a way to get some funds they need to alleviate the strain from “astronomical” medical bills. “I know how hard this is,” Spangler said. She said the special needs umbrella is huge, and getting money that’s not earmarked for a specific use before they even get the funds is difficult. The money from Just Like Joshua can be used for anything as long as it’s medically necessary, Spangler said. For more information, e-mail justlikejoshua@hotmail.com, visit www.smallfriendlyplanet.org/interview_josh.html or www.facebook. com/JustLikeJoshua or call 301-399-9285. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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From Hollywood to Broadway Talented kids from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Ohio, Maryland, Indiana, and Massachusetts, representing 30 studios, entered the Ticket to Broadway National finals talent competition held at East High School, Pocono Mountains in Swiftwater, Pennsylvania July 6-11. The show troupe at Gracies's Guys and Gals Dance Studio located in Hollywood participated in this event. About 400 routines were judged at this competition, reports Grace Myles of Gracie's Guys and Gals Dance Studio. Several of Gracie’s students were chosen to learn The Circle of Stars Opening Routine, which was performed at the Gala Awards Ceremony. There were over 100 kids involved in this routine from the various studios. The students from Gracies's that learned this routine and performed are: David Burrows, Jesse Burrows, Kortney Redding, Amanda Ripple, Brittany Lyon, Bailee Wathen, Erica Mundie, Lindsey Tygrett, Melanie Downs, Nick Colvin, Carly Colvin, Tori Janiszewski, and Taylor Frick. Several members from Gracie’s performed solo and duo/trio routines. Gracie’s studio had small, large group and super group categories in several age categories that also competed. After the preliminary competition, routines were adjudicated gold, high gold, platinum or perfect platinum. Only three routines from the entire competition were awarded a Perfect Platinum Award, and “Back to the 80’s” from Gracie’s was one of those three routines, reports Myles. In the Beginning level for competitors in the age category 9-10, “Walking on Sunshine” a tap routine choreographed by Gracie Myles and “Start the Party” a hip hop routine choreo-
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graphed by Lisa Martoni received first place. Students that danced in this routine are: Alyssa Morrison, Chelsea Krzywdik, Erin Hogan, Haley Redman, Juliana Geyer, Kailyn Murray, Kathryn Mc Curdy, Montgomery Lee Hill, Samantha Holt, Tyshonna Butler. Another Beginner level routine that competed in the 7-8 age category, “Wake me up Before you Go Go” received a first place. The dancers in this routine were: Merideth Bailey, Kennedy Dobson, Taylor Freitchen, Shy-Ann Hill, Samantha Lang, Staci Lang, Madysen Maulden, Ashley Mudd, and Alicia Pilkerton. At the conclusion of the preliminary awards, the top three over all top scoring solos, duos, small groups, large groups, and super groups, were given a ‘call back’ to compete again for the ‘dance off’ to determine which of the top three top scores would be placed first, “Cotton Eye Joe” choreographed by Gracie Myles, won the first place finals championship for their tap routine. second or third over all national champions. There were 11 routines called back from Moore, Mike McCurdy, Wes Gleason, Scott tha Marshall, Gabrielle Moore, Erica Mundie, Gracie’s for the dance off. Carly Colvin, placed Colvin, Mike Wagner, Shawn Jones, Anthony Samantha Myles, Kortney Redding, Taylor second overall top score in the teen division Petitt, and John Hollyer. Richards, Amanda Ripple, Shelby Thompson, with her tap routine “Classic Rock” choreo“Back to the 80’s” was the national cham- Lauren Tygrett, Lindsay Tygrett, Jessica Ungraphed by Justin Myles and was chosen to pion super group for the Teen Division. “Back to derwood, Christine Wagner, Bailee Wathen, be “Miss Teen Ticket to Broadway.” Amanda the 80’s” also received the choreography award. Jordyn Wilhoit, and Anna Williams. Ripple was second over all top senior soloist The choreographers for this routine were Gracie’s Guys and Gals Dance Studio for her tap routine “Right on Time” choreo- Gracie Myles, Lisa Martoni, Justin Myles, and will be performing at the County Fair, and the graphed by Justin Myles and Nick Colvin was Crystal Hutson. Blessing of the Fleet. They will also be hosting third over all top soloist in the senior division The dancers in this routine were: Han- their annual show “Holly Jolly Christmas” the with his tap routine “I Got a Woman”, choreo- nah Bailey, Kayla Bird, David Burrows, Jesse first part of December. graphed by Mark Orsborn. Bailee Wathen and Burrows, Carly Colvin, Nick Colvin, Melanie Registrations for the dance year will be Brittany Lyon were the top scoring champion Downs, Melinda Farell, Ashton Frech, Tay- Aug. 4 and throughout the month of August. duo in the 12 and under division with their tap lor Frick, Shannon Gleason, Sydney Guthrie, For more information, please visit the website: routine “Tap Rockin’ Beats” choreographed by Ashley Jo Guy, Madison Hill, Bonnie Hol- www.GraciesGuysandGalsDanceStudio.com Justin Myles. David Burrow and his brother lyer, Tori Janiszewski, Brittany Lyon, Saman- or email Gracie at: GraciesGandG@aol.com Jesse Burrows were the top scoring national duo champions in the Teen Division for their hip hop routine “MJ MIX” choreographed by Laura Edwards and Amanda Ripple. Bonnie Hollyer and Shannon Gleason were in second place in the Teen Divison with their tap routine “Please Don’t Stop the Music” choreographed by Mark Orsborn. “Love Fool” a tap routine choreographed by Justin Myles, in the small group 12 and under division placed second over all top score. In the large group division,”Let’s Go Crazy” choreographed by Gracie Myles, was the third over all top score champions in the Teen Divison. “Cotton Eye Joe” choreographed by Gracie Myles, won the first place finals championship for their tap routine and “Poppin Taps” choreographed by Gracie Myles, came in second over all top in the super group division in the age division 12 and under. There was also a group of Tappin Dads that performed in the novelty parent competition these dads that competed were: Jim
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New Geocaching Trail to Open in Lexington Park By Sarah Miller Staff Writer To help celebrate the centennial of Naval aviation, a new geocaching trail is being planned for Lexington Park. Terri Doughty, who is helping to plan the trail and plant the geocaching points, said the points are being planted in locations that are historically significant to the area, like the Naval Air Museum, or simply interesting, like the dinosaurs outside Mike’s Bikes. “It’s kind of a cool idea to let people know what’s in the Park and the history of the Park,” Doughty said. Geocaching is similar to scavenger hunts. There is a logbook to sign, or perhaps a box to leave and take tokens, at each location. The locations can be found using GPS devices of varying sophistication, appropriate to different age groups, Doughty said. “You can make it what you want to make it,” she said.
Photo courtesy of John Douglass Bay District Volunteer firefighters enter a burning house during a training exercise in April 2009 at a controlled burn on Chancellors Run Road.
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer For firefighters in training, an important part of their education is controlled burns. These burns allow the men and women to go into a structure and see how the fire behaves in a non-emergency situation. Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department firefighter David Facini said they do control burns a few times per year, depending on the availability of buildings to use. He said it takes a week or more than a week to get the paperwork filled out and filed to use a building for a controlled burn and another week to prepare the house for the burn. The preparations include removing all the windows, carpeting and other materials, as well as reinforcing the structure if necessary to insure the safety of the firefighters. “That’s that last thing we want to do is get anybody hurt on a training burn,” Facini said. The Bay District Volunteer Fire Department recently had two controlled burns. One burn was the Spinning Wheel, which Chief Joe Gould said was a “death trap” that they simply knocked down, moved and burned in a pile. They also burned the old Ford building, which they did use for training. Facini said to start the fires, they take pallets and accelerants or materials like hay, which they light with a flare. The teams go inside, observe the fire, and then knock it down without actually extinguishing it. Lieutenant CJ Mattingly, an instructor at Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, said they often invite other fire departments to come and train. He said things he instructs the firefighters to observe are the ways the fire moves across a ceiling and the walls and how hot it can get in the room with the fire. There are always crews providing backup and emergency exits among other contingency plans to keep the firefighters safe. With training burns, Mattingly said there might be a couple people who decide firefighting is not for them “This job is not for everybody,” Mattingly said. Gould said there are four pages worth of checklists from the National Fire Protection Association they have to go through to make the buildings safe for controlled burns. The controlled burns are one in a series of several classes trainee firefighters have to go through before they can go out in the field on an emergency. Gould said if they can take the tine to do so, they will use the building for other drills before they burn it.
For people who don’t like hiking or the great outdoors, there are geocaches in urban areas, other caches are in mountains for hikers and there are many that are handicapped accessible. The locations of the geocaching points can be hidden in caves or the middle of the woods, or out in the open in a location that may be overlooked unless a person is looking specifically for it. “Some are where you least expect them,” Doughty said. While the trail in Lexington Park will be new, people in St. Mary’s County who are interested in getting involved in geocaching don’t have to wait. There are already several geocaching points throughout the county, and the number is increasing every day, Doughty said. There is no need to be a tracking expert or have training of any sort to be involved in geocaching. “I have no clue what I’m doing 90 percent of the time and it works,” Doughty said. Doughty said she sees the new trail drawing more people from out of the county to Lexington Park. “There’s a great deal of excitement going on,” Doughty said. For more information on geocaching and how to get started, visit www.geocaching.com.
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Thursday, July 21 • Vacation Bible School All Faith Episcopal Church (38885 New Market Turner Road, Mechanicsville) – 6 p.m. All Faith Episcopal Church is holding Vacation Bible School for children and adults July 18 through 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 301-884-3773. • Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Carnival Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department (24801 Three Notch Road) – 7 p.m. The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department’s annual carnival will be held July 21-24 and again July 28-August 1 beginning at 7:00 each night. Featured will be food, rides, and games. Unlimited rides every night for $10, or tickets may be purchased separately. Free nightly prizes. Also, free bicycles will be given away to ages 12 and under each night. Winners must be present to win. A Treasure Chest cash prize will be raffled the last night of the carnival. For more information, visit www.hvfd7.com
Friday, July 22 • River Concert Series St. Mary’s College of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher Rd St. Mary’s City) – 7 p.m. The St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s River Concert offers a colorful evening of music: Concertgoers will hear Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, “The Titan,” and St. Mary’s College composer David Froom will introduce a new work, “Amichai Songs,” featuring baritone William Sharp. The Chesapeake Orchestra, directed by Jeffrey Silberschlag, will also perform Leonard Bernstein’s “Dance Variations” and feature violinist Jose Cueto in a performance of Judith Adashi’s “Grace.” The weekly celebrations on the college’s Townhouse Green continue every Friday through July 29 with world-class music and a variety of food from local vendors. Gates open at 5 p.m. and concerts start at 7 p.m. The outdoor concerts are free
and open to the public, and picnic baskets are welcome. For more information, visit www.riverconcertseries.org. • Holka Polka – A Children’s Drama St. Paul United Methodist Church (11000 HG Trueman Road, Lusby) – 7 p.m. Someone has cast a sleeping spell on the Prince and it’s up to Brenda the witch and her fellow classic fairytale characters to solve the mystery before they lose all their magic forever. • Summerstock 2011 – “The Music Man” Great Mills High School Auditorium (21130 Great Mills Road, Great Mills) – 7 p.m. Come enjoy the opening night of the 2011 Summer Stock production of Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man.” Area young people, ages 8 through 21, perform a classic musical for all ages. Hear “Seventy-six Trombones,” “Gary, Indiana,” and “Marian, the Librarian” as well as an authentic barbershop quartet! A great evening of music, dance and fun for the whole family. For more information, visit www. recreation.stmarysmd.com.
Saturday, July 23 • Animated Illusionist SAYSF Bible Church (46544 Rue Purchase Road, Lexington Park) – 1 p.m. Family fun is to be had with Ardan James - The Animated Illusionist. Tickets are $5 for people ages 13 and up, $3 for children between the ages of 6 and 12, and free for children five years old and younger. There are discounts for active duty military, teachers and first responders. Order tickets at http://www.saysf.org/ ardanjames.html.
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414-3400 or email info@acltweb.org to register. Please note that canoe trips are physically strenuous, requiring paddling for three hours, frequently against wind and tides, and may require participants to help carry a canoe for up to one-quarter mile over sand to access the creek. For more information, call 410-414-3400 or visit www.acltweb.org.
Monday, July 25 • Gymnastics Camp Dreams Studio of Dance (28967 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 9 a.m. Kids will flip over this fun-filled camp. This camp is great for beginner and advanced gymnasts. They will learn proper stretching, tumbling, and cool new tricks they have never seen. The lunch break is 45 minutes. The kids will make five different crafts to bring home. Day one will be a gymnastic T-shirt they will paint, glitter and glam everything imaginable to make this their own personal shirt. On day two, the kids will make a sculpture of a gymnast out of clay and paint it. Day three will see the kids designing and decorating their own picture frame to display their picture the we take in. On day four, the kids will make Gold Metals, string the ribbon, and paint them with their name age and date to remember the champions they were this week. On day five, the kids will get to paint a picture using finger paints and brushes of a gymnast to take home. All items and materials will be supplied. • No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Bounty Tournament St. Mary’s County Elk’s Lodge (45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park) – 7 p.m. Part of the Leaderboard Challenge Spring-Summer Season sessions. Anyone can join or play at any time at no cost other than the buy-in to each tournament. No need to be part of the points system, individuals can just play to win. Buy-in is $25 for $3,000 in chips. Blinds start at $25/$50 and progress from there every 20 minutes. Earn points for every tournament you participate in. Number of points earned is determined by how many people
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are eliminated. The number of players receiving the free roll will be determined by the amount of money that accumulates in the pool at the end of the season. Side games are available, and food and beverages are available for purchase. Please enter through the side of the building. For more information, call the lodge at 301863-7800 or Linda at 240-925-5697.
Tuesday, July 26 • Special Olympics Poker Bennett Building (24930 Old Three Notch Road, Hollywood) – 7 p.m. $1 - $2 blinds cash game. Dealers will be provided and the high hand is paid nightly. Drinks will be free. Proceeds go to benefit the St. Mary’s Special Olympics and the Center for Life Enrichment. People who would like to help with the Special Olympics should call Mary Lu Bucci at 301-373-3469 or 240-298-0200. For more information about the poker game, call Jim Bucci 301-373-6104 before 7 p.m. and 240-298-9616 after.
Wednesday, July 27 • Hungry, Hungry Caterpillar Arts and Crafts Night Jarboe Center (21161 Lexwood Drive, Lexington Park) – 5 p.m. Arts and Crafts Night. Families will have the opportunity to network and enjoy crafts together. There is no fee. For more information, contact Crystal Brehm at 301-866-5332. • Free Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles (15100 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) – 7 p.m. The Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland are offering free Line Dance Lessons at Hotel Charles. The lessons will be followed by the regular weekly practice session. Anyone interested in more information about these lessons or interested in joining the Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland, can contact us through the link on their website at http://www.bootscootersofsomd.blogspot.com/.
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L ibrary Items • Blue Crabs hold summer reading night Those children and teens participating in the summer reading programs are reminded that this Friday, July 22, is Summer Reading Night at the Blue Crabs game. The parade of summer reading participants will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the game at 7:05 p.m. Babies through teens can still register for a summer reading program and receive a free ticket to the game. • John Sullens presents science program John Sullens of Mad Science will dazzle the audience with his experiments from around the world at the July 25th Professional Performance. Charlotte Hall’s program will be at 10 a.m. at Encounter Christian Center, Leonardtown’s at 12:30 p.m. at Leonard Hall Recreation Center, and Lexington Park’s at 3 p.m. at Lexington Park Library. The Board of Library Trustees is sponsoring this performer. Those attending are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the local food banks. • Museum staff shares stories about St. Clement’s Island Three ladies of years past tell their stories about St. Clement’s Island at Leonardtown on July 28 at 6:30 p.m. The free program is presented by St. Clement’s Island Museum staff. • Teen activities planned Teens will have 60 seconds to complete six challenges in the library’s version of the
popular Minute to Win It game on July 22 at Lexington Park at 2 p.m. Registration is requested. Teens can discover the world of Google Docs and Apps by attending the Google Plex class on July 29 at either Leonardtown or Lexington Park. Both classes begin at 2 p.m. Registration is required. • Kids can learn about flight Children ages 7-12 can register for the upcoming Science of Flight program to be held on Aug. 4 at 2:30 p.m. at Leonardtown and on Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. at Lexington Park. Those attending will experiment with paper airplanes, whirly-copters and balloon powered rockets. The program is free. • Free movies shown Families are invited to watch a PG-rated movie about a criminal mastermind who uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns on Aug. 3 at 4 p.m. at Lexington Park. Lexington Park will also show a G-rated movie about a U.S. Marshal who helps a young woman track down her father’s murderer on Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. A G-rated movie about the Chinese maiden Mulan will be shown on Aug. 5 at 2 p.m. at Charlotte Hall. Popcorn and drinks will be provided at each movie. • LEGO Fun planned at Leonardtown LEGO Fun is planned at Leonardtown on Aug. 5. Children ages 3-6 can attend from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. and children 6 and older can attend from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Downtown Tunes will continue in Leonardtown on Saturday, July 23, with a rocking show featuring Gary Rue and Dance Hall Ghost. Dance Hall Ghost plays a variety of music, including southern rock, country and swinging boogie-woogie. The Dance Hall Ghost is Gary Rue on various stringed instruments and vocals, Joe Matrone on keyboards Fred Mussingo on bass and vocals, and Neil Tracy on drums. The concert begins at 6 p.m., runs until a little after 8 p.m. and is outdoors on the square in Leonardtown. Admission is free but concert-goers should bring something to sit on. Rain date is Sunday, July 24 at the same time. For more info call Robin Guyther at 301 904-4452.
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Correction
An article in the July 14, 2011, edition of The County Times incorrectly stated the Under 6 team with the Northern Soccer League won a championship. The team went undefeated on the season, but there were no playoff or championship games played. The error was made in reporting.
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Summer Stock Stage Welcomes ‘The Music Man’ Harold Hill, played by Jonathan Berry, warms up the townsfolk of River City.
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer To the tune of “Seventy-Six Trombones”, con artist Harold Hill manages to charm River City’s “Iowa Stubborn” citizens into purchasing the makings of a boy’s band, from instruments to uniforms in “The Music Man” – the latest Summer Stock play to hit the stage at Great Mills High School. Gary Reed, Summer Stock’s producer, said the shows have taken place every summer since 1971 and are coordinated through the county department of recret arte Qu p sho River City’s new Barber ng of things. ation and parks. He has been involved for swi gets into the 16 years “I love this show,” said Director Allison Mehaffey. “This is one of my very favorite musicals.” Harold Hill The reason Mehaffey said she enjoys The Music Man (Jonathan Berry) is because all the characters are three-dimensional, with and Marian Paroo some back-story for everybody. The secondary characters (Heather Robbins) aren’t flat and static, and that makes for a lot of interesting may be falling i people to bring to life to the play. Mehaffey also said she n love while likes the plot behind the play, calling it a “beautiful story.” Winthrop Paroo The age group for this year’s production is 8 through (Brad Oosterink) opens his 21, allowing students of all ages and from all over the instrument. county to get involved. Some actors also come from Calvert County, like Carole Weller who plays one of the townspeople. “It’s so fun because you don’t need to memorize, but you can still dance,” Weller said. Weller said she heard about the production at the Homeschool Christian Academy in Lexington Park and decided she wanted to get involved. “It’s my highlight of the entire summer,” Weller said. She said she will miss everybody once the production is over because they’ve become good friends over the past month. “I’ve seen them everyday for two months,” she said. Having such a wide variety of ages and schools involved in the play has made for some rivalries in the past, Mehaffey said, though that hasn’t been a problem this year.
She said the students have melded well and “done a wonderful job.” One obstical has been the size of the stage and the number of sets needed. Because the stage is small, there are multiple moving sets that can be wheeled in and out as necessary, and making the play flow without the pauses for scene changes being too long has been a “challenge,” she said. “It’s all part of the theatre,” Mehaffey said. The sound equipment for the play is supplied through Communications Facilities, owned and operated by Peter Butt. Butt said he has been involved in Summer Stock for 26 years, and The Music Man marks his 90th play. In addition to the summer productions, he has helped out with school productions, the River Concert Series, Sotterley Plantation events and even plays at Three Notch Theatre. He helps Summer Stock at a discounted rate, keeping in mind the fact that the play only gets approximately $35,000, which has to pay for set design, costumes and other essentials. “It’s a big deal, a lot of work,” Butt said. Equipment he supplies to the play includes wireless transmitters, speakers and even the sound effects system. There are speakers facing the actors so they can hear the music more clearly; speakers in the pit so the band can hear the actors and listen for cues; and even a live feed to a television back stage, so actors waiting in the wings can keep track of the play from the dressing room while staying out of the crowded backstage area. “We put a lot of effort into this,” Butt said. Tickets for “The Music Man” can be purchased online or at the parks office at 23150 Leonard Hall Drive in Leonardtown. Productions are July 22 and 23 at 7 p.m., July 24 at 5 p.m., July 28 and 29 at 7 p.m., July 30 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and July 31 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $14 for people over the age of 10, $12 for senior citizens aged 60 and older and $6 for children under the age of 10. Saturday matinee prices are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $4 for children. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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I have been on the hunt to find out what these tiny bright orange mushrooms are in our yard. They are neon orange actually, and grow in clusters. My husband and I don’t remember seeing these before this year. We have plenty of the white, flying saucer type of mushroom. But these tiny safetyvest orange clusters seem to run in a path to our front door. So, far my research has found two types of mushrooms which fit their description: Mycena leaiana, and Omphalotus illudens, or Jack O’ Lanterns. There were stories on the web of travelers using these bright little mushrooms to find their way back home. The Jack O’ Lanterns are said to have luminescent properties. I just know they are really neat to look at. I haven’t smelled them yet, but most of the sites say they have a pleasant smell, and a nice taste, at least until the cramping, and other symptoms best not mentioned here begin to appear. How does nature create these brilliant colors? We have a tree in the smaller circle in the middle of our driveway which occasionally sports a neon, yellow slime. It looks like Nickelodeon Channel slime to me. I did find, on the Colorado gardener’s site, a picture of slime mold that grows on wood mulch in hot, humid conditions. It is likened to…well… dog vomit. This must be what it is. I’m sure I could find plenty more of that this week with the temperatures expected to get even hotter. I’ll look around some more. Before the mushrooms took hold of my imagination, I was enjoying all the hickory nuts rolling around in the paths. Well, actually I was the one rolling around on the hickory nuts. They are a sure way to turn an ankle. I love the lemony smell of the fresh green nuts, and rub them in my hands to release the scent. The whole area of the paths smells of their light, fresh, lemony scent. The nuts drop on my head while I sit on my bench, and once in awhile you can listen to the squirrels crunching on their delicacy. I also throw them in order for Tidbit to play rock (rock is when Tidbit amuses herself for an hour batting rocks, or throwing them up in the air with her mouth to chase after). Tidbit knows the difference though between a real rock and the hickory nuts. She might run after a hickory nut and throw it a few times, but then she is shaking her head back and forth when the bitter taste starts to get to her. I am also trying to find out about this strange looking bug that I have seen in the yard and at work. I almost thought it was a wasp at first, but it’s back end lifts up. It resembles a gray scorpion. I have looked all over wasp, scorpion, and insect sites and cannot find this brave creature. I say brave because it rears itself up for battle when you come near. This scorpion/wasp is pretty scary when you first see it. It doesn’t seem to bother me though. It sat by my cell phone for a few hours the other day at work. On Monday, we were heading to see a doctor for my husband, when I noticed something strange and furry on the passenger window. It was a centipede with white and black hair, and a yellowish body. But it didn’t have normal fur it had long, flowing fur with long spikes of black and white fur on its head. I don’t know why, but I immediately thought of Lady GaGa. So, I will refer to “it” as a “she”, and therefore GaGa. I guess she would be a GaGapede then. I did look her up and found that GaGa is actually a Spotted tussock moth. Unfortunately we were on Mechanicsville Road before I noticed GaGa holding on with her little suction feet for dear life to the window. I couldn’t open the window, or she would have been crushed. I tried and I gasped when I saw her little feet start to get trapped. Her hair continued to billow in the breeze while I was pleading for her to hold on. My husband didn’t seem to be too interested in GaGa’s plight or the tense drama unfolding a foot or so away. I wanted him to pull off, so I could extricate her and let her go about life again. Then all of a sudden we were on Route 5. GaGa was still holding on, and I was hoping she could make it to the doctor’s office – also in Mechanicsville, when all of a sudden, a quarter mile before the office, she blew off. I think I screamed, I don’t remember. All I know is that I looked at my husband in a new, cautious way as we walked into the office, wondering…what if that was me, hanging on to the truck window for all I was worth…pleading, with my hair billowing, (hmmm, funny mine is streaked with large patches of white too) , hands and feet becoming unstuck one at a time… He gave me one look, and said, “You need to quit reading so many murder mysteries.” Yeah, that may be true, but I’m also going to be checking any meals he makes for little, neon-orange fragments too. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com.
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By Linda Reno Contributing Writer In November and December, 1676, testimony continued regarding the will of Richard Cole. Thomas Rale, age 24 testified that he was on the march to the Whorekill with Richard Cole and one night he asked Cole why he and his mother had fallen out and “Cole replied he knew not, unless it was because his mother feared he would then have made a will and give her nothing… and he would have “made his will, if his mother would have left him alone, or be quiet.” Grace Willen, age 19 said she was Thomas Griffin’s house when Richard Cole arrived and that Cole had been invited to have something to eat but when he saw his mother coming, he said he was leaving. His mother accosted him and said “she would follow him and be the death of him, because he had abused her and her husband Younger.” William Guither [Guyther], age 27 said he was with Cole in September on their march to Delaware and he asked Cole if he had made a will and Cole said “no, that his mother desired his death, but she should never be the better for what he had, for he the said Cole said he would dispose of it otherwise.” Thomas Courtney age 35, also with Cole in September, asked Cole if he had settled his affairs and Cole said he had not because “his mother kept swearing and
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brawling with him.” Courtney asked how he would propose to dispose of his estate and Cole said “he would give two heifers to his Brother Griffin’s child, to Elias Beeche his horse, and to Elias his child the servant that was due to him as part of his child’s portion of his father’s estate, to his two brothers his land, and the rest of his goods he gave amongst them, after his debts were paid.” He asked Courtney to see that this was done. The Judge [Philip Calvert] rendered his decision and over the protests of Sarah Younger, granted administration of Richard Cole’s estate to his sister, Sarah Beeche. The verbal will made by Cole to Thomas Courtney was deemed valid as “there was violent presumption that the deceased Cole in his weakness lay in fear of his mother’s violent and furious humor and for that reason either durst not make a will or perhaps was hindered from making his testament by his said mother.” In defense of Richard Cole’s mother, she may have been coerced by her then husband, Alexander Younger, a most unsavory character. By October 11, 1678, she had reverted to the name of Sarah Claw (her second husband was William Claw) when this record appeared: “Sarah Clawe, alias Younger petitions to cancel Charles Butler’s (Boteler) deed to “Daley’s Desire” thereby giving her rights to the property as William Claw’s widow; and that her marriage to Alexander Younger be declared null and void because Alexander has gone to England and remarried as evidenced by two affidavits, leaving Sarah and her children utterly ruined.”
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By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer Your mother always says that you’d forget your head if it wasn’t attached to your body. It isn’t like you mean to be so absentminded. You know that you have responsibilities, commitments, and places to be this summer. You know that. It’s just that there’s so much going on, and you’re trying to pack a lot into your vacation. Remembering gets hard when you’re a kid who’s busy. For a girl named Tracy, though, memories could be haunting. They were distant, like she couldn’t quite catch them to examine them properly. But in the new book “Dogtag Summer” by Elizabeth Partridge, remembering comes with a price. Summer had finally arrived – at least that was how Stargazer thought – but then again, he was always thinking. Of all Tracy’s classmates, Stargazer was the smartest one. He knew something about almost everything. But he didn’t know about the scooped-out little hole inside Tracy’s heart, the place where something she couldn’t quite figure out was missing. Five years before, in 1975, she arrived in America with a sign around her neck, exhausted and dirty. She was six years old but was very tiny, an orphan on a planeload of orphans. Her parents always said that “we wanted a daughter and you needed a home,” as if that answered any questions Tracy might’ve had. And she had plenty of them, but the past wasn’t discussed in her family. All she knew was that her father was a Vietnam veteran and that she was the
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child of a Vietnamese woman and an American soldier. In Vietnam – she could remember this - they called her con lai, or “half-breed.” Tracy knew that she’d lived in a tiny hut near a river, and that her Grandmother cared for her while her mother was working. As if the memory was ten miles away, she remembered the sound of birds on the river and she had a nagging memory of rice and fish. She wanted to ask her father about those fleeting recollections – were they true? - but she didn’t dare. And then, while looking for some materials for a project, Tracy and Stargazer came across a box with dogtags inside. Could those tags, etched with a stranger’s name, hold the answer to Tracy’s memories? Did you ever read a historical novel and wish you could talk to somebody who actually lived during the time in which it’s set? If you hand your child “Dogtag Summer”, that kind of experience is really possible. Award-winning author Elizabeth Partridge grabs a real-life thread from recent history and spins it into a war story told from several vantage points. I loved the conviction of all the characters – there’s an authentic mix in here - and the culmination of this story is a stunner. Astute readers may have the ending figured out, but the solving won’t ruin the enjoyment of this fine novel. If you want to keep your 11-to-16-year-old in reading mode until school starts, this book might just do the trick. “Dogtag Summer” is one she won’t likely forget.
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SENIOR LIVING • Cornhole Anyone? Cornhole is similar to horseshoes except players use wooden boxes called cornhole platforms and corn bags instead of horseshoes and metal stakes. Contestants take turns pitching their corn bags at the cornhole platform until a contestant reaches the score of 21 points. Join in on the fun at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Thursday, July 21 from 11 a.m. – Noon and enjoy a refreshing frozen treat to keep you cool. To sign up call, 301.475.4200, ext. 1050. • ‘Confidence is Blind’ presentation On Thursday, July 28, at 1 p.m., a presentation about living confidently with partial vision or blindness will be held at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Cheryl Randal, team coordinator for Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living (SMCIL), will offer life skills training for blind and partially blind senior citizens. Many older adults live independently and can benefit from a network of support and resources that increase social interaction, self-confidence and self-sufficiency. Call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 to sign up.
• Maryland Relay Telecommunications On Thursday, July 28, at 2 p.m., a representative from Maryland Relay will speak at the Northern Senior Activity Center. The Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT) Program provides free assistive telephone equipment to qualified Maryland residents. Come find out if you or someone you know is eligible. Call 301-475-4002, ext. 1003 for more information. • The ‘Easy Listening Lounge’ On Friday, July 29 at noon, David Norris will be playing guitar and singing during lunch at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Mr. Norris has been crafting songs all of his life, reflecting the heritage of his Southern Maryland region. Bluegrass Unlimited has described him as “one of the most refreshing new writers in bluegrass music.” The space near the stage area will be set with quiet tables for the most attentive listeners and those who prefer occasional conversation during the performance will enjoy the dining room. A donation collection for the artists will be taken by staff. Reserve your seat for the lasagna lunch before noon on July 28 by calling 301-475-4002 ext. 1001.
Loffler Senior Activity Center (SAYSF), 240.725.0290; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301.475.4200, ext. 1050; Northern Senior Activity Center, 301.475.4002, ext. 1001; Ridge Nutrition Site, 301.475.4200, ext. 1050.
Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
Help Sought in Planning Senior Needs Would you like to see a difference made at your Senior Activity Center? Join the Department of Aging to voice your opinion and discuss the needs of the Senior Community over the next four years. The county’s three Senior Activity Centers will each host a discussion: • Loffler Senior Activity Center Tuesday, July 26, 2011 9:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m. • Garvey Senior Activity Center Monday, August 1, 2011 1:00 p.m.—2:30 p.m. • Northern Senior Activity Center Tuesday, August 2, 2011 10:30 a.m.—12:00 noon
Celebrate the Invention of the Ice Cream Cone Need to cool off this summer? Take a break from the heat and help raise funds for special events at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. In celebration of the invention of the ice cream cone in July of 1904, the Garvey Senior Activity Staff will serve two scopes of ice cream on your choice of cone; waffle, sugar, or wafer. Cost per cone is $2. Lunch is available before the ice cream fundraiser. The cost of lunch is by donation for those 60 and above and $5 for those under the ago of 60.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Volunteers Deliver Good Vibrations The Senior Vibes music group brings lots of joy and good vibrations to others by performing at various community sites throughout the year, including the county's three senior activity centers, Cedar Lane Apartments, and the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. The group is actively seeking more volunteers, so if you're 55+ and enjoy singing or playing an instrument, please call the RSVP office at 301-7375670, x 1653 and find out how you can join this vibrant group!
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AAU Basketball Team Return From Myrtle Beach Tourney By Alex Panos Contributing writer
The 17U Southern Maryland Select
The Southern Maryland Select 17 and under team (17U) made it all the way to the championship game in a tournament in Myrtle Beach before falling to the 17U Texas Tagers. The scoring duo of Royce Hunsberger, who led the tournament in scoring with an average of 25 ppg, and Juwan Wells, who finished third in the tournament at 19 ppg, helped lead Southern Maryland to the title game. During the week the Select played in two tournaments, facing teams from all over the U.S and even Canada. A member of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), the Select are a non-profit volunteer organization composed of the elite basketball players from Southern Maryland ages 14-17. They travel to play against the best competition, including some of the top 20 AAU teams, from other regions around the country. The Select are comprised of the best high school basketball players in the area. Players come from Great Mills, Thomas Stone, La Plata, Lackey, Calvert, Chopticon, and Leonardtown High School. According to director Doris Lewis, some of the players’ parents recognized that there was a need for better competition. Along with Lewis, the parents orchestrated a way to get the teams into AAU play. “The boys needed something to do and to get some exposure,” Lewis said. As a result, the Select were formed to give the best talent in the area a chance to play in more competitive games. In Myrtle Beach last week, they played against teams featuring future Division 1 basketball players, Head Coach Damien Rivers said. Rivers put emphasis on the need for the athletes to get some exposure. A few players on the roster received offers to play basketball at the college level after the tournament. Wells and Hunsberger have received Division 1 of-
Juwan Wells averaged 19 points per game in Myrtle Beach last week
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fers from Mount St. Mary’s and Radford. Wells has also received an offer from Western Kentucky. Sigourney Jackson, Jalen Scayles, Greg Mason, and Great Mills own Eriq Scott have all received Division 2 offers. “Nobody comes (too often) to St. Mary’s to recruit for basketball,” Rivers said. “We really stress the exposure part. There were at least 40 college coaches at every game (in Myrtle Beach).” Co-directed by Lewis and Rivers, the Select started with two teams in the fall. They now have three teams, one for each of the different age groups. This summer, they had 60-70 kids try out for each team. The elite 15 players from each age group made the roster. Players are held to an academic standard, and are required to keep a grade point average of 2.5 or higher while playing on the team. The athletes are also expected to be active in community service. In the last year, the Select have journeyed to Prince Georges County, Baltimore, Richmond, Bowie and Montgomery County to compete in tournaments. They also traveled to play in Philadelphia and New York. The conditioning and weight training regimens are less like high school and more like college workouts. Rivers says this is a reason he has seen improvement in the team’s ability to compete since he took over as coach. In the fall league, the 17U team even won the tournament in Mount Vernon. The team also makes the winter basketball season more competitive. Because players are familiar with one another from AAU, when their high school’s play against each other it creates a better basketball culture. By traveling to many tournaments, the Select show even the best players from around the area just how many talented, aspiring players there are in this country. “We give the kids an idea where they are basketball-wise. To where they open their eyes to what’s out there and say ‘I need to get to work,’” Rivers said. Interested athletes can visit smsbasketball.org for more information.
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Local Pool Champs Headed to Vegas Tourney By Alex Panos Contributing writer
Team Undecided members are Joey Bean, left, Darryl Riley, Joey Lacey and Wade Johnson.
Team Undecided’s Wade Johnson takes a shot during a exhibition game of 8-ball against the Pale Horse Riders. Photo by Alex Panos
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American Poolplayers Association (APA) Master’s League Regional Champions team “Undecided” and team “Pale Horse Riders” will participate in the national tournament. The DC region sends the top two teams to the national APA Master’s League Tournament at the Rivera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Aug 18-27. Of the entire surrounding region of Washington DC, northern Virginia, and Southern Maryland, both of the teams that won a chace to play at the national tournament are from the St. Mary’s County league. The Undecided out of the Dew Drop inn won the fall tournament and Pale Horse Riders out of the Fleet Reserve qualified with a regional championship in the spring. Those wins allowed them to return to DC and play in the “Vegas qualifier” against the other APA masters regional champions. “We took both spots and a substantial amount of money,” said Pale Horse Riders team captain and St. Mary’s County League Representative David Cooper. Cooper has been playing pool for a total of about 10 years. He started when he was 18-yearsold and, after taking a sabbatical from the sport, resumed his hobby five years ago. While in college at Towson State, Cooper played in the NCAA regional pool tournament three years in a row. Along with Coo- The Pale H per, the Riders are Cooper, PeteorrseM Riders are, ac rounded out by Lee Vanderveen Jr, Wayne Miedinski, and Peter Mac. The Pale Horse Riders have been together for a while, but this particular group of teammates has been together for a year and a half. The Undecided’s roster consists of Team Captain Joey Lacey, Joey Bean, Darryl Riley and Wade Johnson. They have been together since 2008. According to APA rules, each team has four roster spots; three starters and one reserve. Matches consist of eight games of 9-ball and five 8-ball games. The first person to win seven games wins the matchup, and the team that wins two out of three matchups takes the contest. “It’s a good mix because 8-ball and 9-ball require different skills,” Cooper said. He also explained that game strategy typically requires players to match up evenly, because it produces the best competition and provides an honest indication of how good the team is. The APA Master’s league gets very competitive, Cooper said. Players in other leagues get really intense and sometimes may look to call every little violation looking for easy, and often cheap points. But that never really happens in the St. Mary’s chapter, which Cooper believes is because all members of this league have a
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Potomac Speedway Bowie, Wagner Share Spotlight Friday at Potomac Photo By Roseann Zimmerman
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By Doug Watson Contributing Writer Brandywine’s Ben Bowie and defending track champion Tommy Wagner Jr. of Mechanicsville each scored a win in the two features run for the limited late models last Friday night at Potomac speedway. Bowie, second in the point standings coming into the night, became the seventh different winner of the season as he won the make-up event from July 3, and Wagner, the current class points leader, became the first repeat winner of the season in the regularly scheduled event. In the make-up feature, Bowie started on the pole and would completely dominate the race as he would lead all 20 caution-free laps to post the win, the 8th of his career in the division at Potomac. “We got this car new at the beginning of the season and it’s taken us a while to get it right, but it was just about perfect in this race. I’d like to thank Joey Pingleton for helping set-up the car and all the people who helped get us here tonight, we sure want to keep close to Tommy (Wagner) in the championship.” Bruce Kane was second, Glenn Elliott was third, Tommy Wagner Jr. collected fourth and Dave Adams completed the top-five. Wagner’s run in the nightcap 20-lap affair was just as dominating as Bowie’s in the first, as he would start on the pole and romp to a green-checker feature win, for his 10th
career Potomac LLM win. Eventual runner-up Derrick Quade got close to Wagner on more than one occasion but could not overhaul Wagner for the win. “Man, we were junk in the first feature.” Wagner stated. “Tommy Raley and all the guys on the crew really had this car right for the second feature. Scott and Patti Thompson foot all the bills on this car and they give us whatever we need to run up front.” Glen Elliott posted his second top-three of the night in third, Bruce Kane was fourth and Dave Adams was fifth for the second time of the night. Wagner took the heat race win. Scottie Nelson, who was making only his second start of the season, drove to victory in the 16-lap street stock feature. Nelson took the lead from Kurt Zimmerman on lap-2 and would then go on to lead the remaining laps to post the win. Two-time winner Stephen Quade crossed the stripe second, but was later disqualified following a post race inspection moving Troy Kassiris, the current point leader, up to second. Mike Latham came from 12th to finish third, Zimmerman held on for fourth and Donnie Smith completed the top-five. Kassiris took the heat race win. In other action, Rich Marks scored his second win of the season in the 30-lap modified feature, Brian Adkins collected his firstcareer Potomac feature win in the 15-lap hobby stock event and Greg Gunter rolled to his fourth win of the season in the 12-lap fourcylinder feature.
Limited Late Model Make-Up
1. Ben Bowie 2. Bruce Kane 3. Glenn Elliott 4. Tommy Wagner Jr. 5. Dave Adams 6. Tyler Emory 7. Pat Wood 8. Cody Lear (DNS) 9. David Puckett (DNS) 10. Kyle Hardy (DNS) 11. Kevin Cooke (DNS) 12. Stevie Long (DNS)
Limited Late Model Feature Two
1. Tommy Wagner Jr. 2. Derrick Quade 3. Glenn Elliott 4. Bruce Kane 5. Dave Adams 6. Tyler Emory 7. Ben Bowie 8. Pat Wood
Street Stock Feature Finish
1. Scottie Nelson 2. Troy Kassiris 3. Mike Latham 4. Kurt Zimmerman 5. Donnie Smith 6. Mike Reynolds 7. Teddy Dickson 8. Dale Reamy 9. Scott Wilson 10. Mike Raleigh 11. Mike Friedman 12. Darren Alvey 13. Stephen Quade (DQ)
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Thursday, July 21, 2011
A Wet Hook
No boat wake. No swimmers. A wet hook.
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By Keith McGuire I have a fishing buddy who will fish anywhere anytime. All you have to do is give him the latest fishing report – real or made up – and he’ll be there full of optimism. He’ll fish in a bird bath if someone tells him that the fish are biting there. When we took a trip to Cape Charles last year, there was a construction sediment pond next to the motel that he had to try. He didn’t catch anything, but he didn’t have to deal with boat wake, swimmers or sun bathers. He had a wet hook and that was the most important thing. Suffice it to say that the fishing is good. Folks are finding breaking stripers with a few small bluefish mixed in from Point Lookout to Calvert Cliffs. Live-liners continue to find willing rockfish in several areas including Point No Point Light House and just outside the restricted zone of the LNG Dock at Cove Point. Jigging for the line-siders has also been working around bridge pilings and other structures found throughout the area. Now is the time to start tossing top water plugs around structure and rugged shorelines in the early mornings and late evenings.
Croakers and spot are still plentiful for those willing to soak bloodworms, shrimp, squid, peeler crab and imitation baits. Flounder are hit or miss. I actually tried for flounder last Friday and struck out. Then on Saturday another angler that I know of said that he caught two keepers out of Solomons – his first keepers of the year. (Since he didn’t provide any pictures his report is suspect!) On the other hand, Ken Lamb’s report from The Tackle Box this week included a 22 inch flounder – with a picture – that an angler checked in from the Calvert Cliffs shoreline. White perch are easy targets in the Patuxent River now. Small spinner baits are producing some hefty white perch and some under-sized red drum. Bloodworms and peeler crab will
also get you a bucketful of white perch on the Patuxent. Around on the Potomac River side of the county there are some reports of flounder and breaking fish in Cornfield Harbor. Further north, the croakers, spot and white perch are still being caught in the usual places from Smith Creek north to Bushwood. On the fresh/brackish water side, largemouth bass and snakeheads are taking top water plugs now in Mattawoman Creek. The catfish bite is still going strong in most of the local tributaries of the Potomac. Anglers using bait for white perch are getting surprised by catfish that are usually much bigger and more aggressive than the white perch. Rig up, get some bait and head to the water. If you’re going in a boat, check local conditions before you leave the dock, just to make sure. A wet hook may be the only hook that will catch fish, but I would stay away from bird baths and construction sediment ponds. Don’t forget to send me an email of your local fishing success. If you’re taking pictures of your catch, attach the picture and include the full names of the people in the picture. You’ll get extra credit for sharing secret lures, baits and locations where you caught the fish. riverdancekeith@hotmail.com. Keith has been a recreational angler on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for over 50 years; he fishes weekly from his small boat during the season, and spends his free time supporting local conservation organizations. So, apparently there are fish to be caught if you use the right tactics and fish the right areas.
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