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ews Oyster Season Begins with Storm Pollution, But Hope for Profit By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A large silt bloom stirred up by the wrath of Hurricane Irene and then Tropical Storm Lee in the upper Chesapeake Bay has Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials concerned that oyster beds will suffer for being covered over, but at least one watermen says that shortages of the sought after bi-valve in the south means that those harvested here may fetch higher prices. Tommy Zinn, president of the Calvert County Waterman’s Association, said that Mississippi had closed the oyster season due to storm damage and both Louisiana and Texas had high mortality rates, which could spell trouble for shuck houses and restaurants who depend on the Gulf state supply to keep their businesses going. “They produce 50 percent of the oysters consumed in the mid-Atlantic region,” Zinn told The County Times. “The price should be a little higher this year.” On the first day of the season, Oct. 3, Zinn said he had spoken with only two oystermen about their day’s catch and the results, while not outstanding, were respectable. “The oysters appear to be in good shape; they got an average day’s catch,” Zinn said. “What they’re not seeing is a bunch of dead oysters.” Diseases like MX and dermo have decimated the native oyster population in the region for more than two decades but now, he said, wa-
termen have noticed that oyster mortality seems to have abated, lending credence to reports by DNR officials that oysters may be developing a level of resistance to the pathogens. “They’re holding their own … and we’re not having the die-offs we used to have,” Zinn said, adding that only about 10 percent of the watermens’ historic numbers roamed the estuary these days searching for oysters. He said this was one of the reasons for reports in recent years of oysters being at only one percent of their historic levels in the bay. “Naturally your harvest is going to be smaller,” he said. Mike Naylor, assistant director of DNR fisheries division, said that his department would have a better idea of how the season might turn out by the end of the week when more watermen reported in. The silt flowing from the Susquehanna River into the bay was staggering he said, and scientists were anxious about its possible impacts. “We’re all curious as to how that will play out, it’s not over,” Naylor Hollywood watermen J.P. Nelson, left, and Melanie Wheeler, harvest oysters from the bottom of the Patuxent River. said. Unable to make predictions, Naylor said, their is little evidence to expect a great change, positive or negaFor Zinn, news that conditions for oysters “Even being no worse is positive,” he said. tive, in the outcome of the season this year. were about the same as in recent years is still “It’s very difficult to predict,” he said. good news. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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ews Historian Helps Finnish Man Find Long Lost Brother in Leonardtown By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Wyoming. The sheriff’s office reJukka Eklund of Finland has been searching for his father ceived an e-mail ever since he was about 6 years old, and with the help of a local from the Finnish historian and genealogist he learned not only of his father’s life TV crew askin St. Mary’s County after he left his homeland, but also where ing for help in to find his father’s descendents across this country. tracking down Linda Reno, of Charlotte Hall, met with Eklund to tell him Eklund’s relathat at least one of his siblings he knew nothing about lives in tive’s here. Reno, Finland’s capital of Helsinki, while another lives here in Leonar- who is helping dtown. Eklund came to the United States with a Finnish televi- the sheriff’s ofsion crew that films people’s searches for their long lost relatives. fice compile hisMany other relatives are scattered around the United States, torical informaReno told Eklund Tuesday at the county sheriff’s office. tion for a book “You’ve got a brother there [in Helsinki] you could get right detailing its 375in touch with right away,” Reno told Eklund, whose father’s year history, took Jukka Eklund and historian Linda Reno name was Erkki Leskinen. up the search. He lies buried in Charles Memorial Gardens in LeonardEklund and the TV crew were astounded at the level of detown; Leskinen was married and divorced in Finland back in tail on the names, locations and even histories of relatives she the 1950s when Jukka was born, Reno said, he remarried and had been able to track down. moved to the United States were he fathered 11 more children in “Linda’s not a detective, but she probably should be,” said his second marriage. Sheriff Tim Cameron. “I’d wouldn’t want her on my case.” The Leskinen’s then moved to New York and later MassaEklund said he first began his search for Leskinen when his chusetts in 1955 before settling in Leonardtown; Leskinen died mother told him as a child that the man he thought was his father of a heart attack while on a welding job in Pennsylvania in 1980, was in fact not. Reno said. After meeting in the sheriff’s office, Eklund set out WednesEklund and the television crew were shocked to find he had day to try to find his brother living in the Leonardtown area, but relatives so close to home. his limited time in the U.S. means he won’t have time to search “We traveled a long way to learn that,” Eklund told Reno for his other siblings across the country. with a laugh. “You’ve done a lot of work.” But he still has another brother he can look up when he gets QBH Reno Gradview Ad_Layout 1 9/6/11 4:41 PM 1 home. usedCounty a largeTimes map Half of the United States to denote justPageback how far Eklund’s American relations had spread, even as far as “That’s the first thing I’ll do when I get back,” Eklund said.
New Winery Rule Sought By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Commissioners should amend the zoning ordinance to allow wineries in the county’s low density residential zone (RL-T), an interested resident wrote in a letter to the board, because it will draw on tourists who are already taking the wine sampling trail through Calvert County. “Wineries are esthetically pleasing, protect community character and foster a transition from more developed lands to that of agriculture, which is the intended purpose of the RL-T,” wrote Ray Coutley of Lexington Park. Acting Director of the Department of Land Use and Growth Management Phil Shire said Coutley had spoken with staff recently about a text amendment which would allow him to put a winery on a piece of property he owns on Willows Road that is now zoned RL-T. Placing a winery there, Shire said, would help preserve the green and natural space. “I don’t think it’s a bad idea,” Shire told The County Times. “Do you want 70 or 80 homes or a vineyard? That’s what it comes down to.” Rich Fuller, a member of the local grape growers cooperative that supplies the Leonardtown Winery, a public/private partnership, said that having a winery in the RL-T zone in general might not be the best idea because its operations could clash with residents who were already there. “I would think it would not be good,” Fuller said, explaining that during harvest season trucks full of fruit would be coming in and out of a winery waiting for grapes to begin making its product. “At certain times there’s a fair amount of traffic.” The harvest season lasts for two months in the fall, he said, from September through October.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The national economy is weak and so is the state and county’s, but St. Mary’s County’s position as being among the top jurisdictions for median income levels in the nation could give it more opportunities to help weather the recession, the county’s top economic development official said Tuesday. Bob Schaller, head of the Department of Economic and Community Development, presented new statistics gleaned from the 2010 census that shows St. Mary’s County as having the fourth highest increase in median income in the nation, and as such could afford those earners the options of starting new small businesses. Small business start-ups are key to jumpstarting the local economy, Schaller said, as well as diversifying the traditional defense industry, which has dominated here for about 70 years. Whereas the state and nation have seen incomes reduce by about 3 percent and 6 percent respectively in the past few years, Schaller said census data showed the county’s has increased from $73,663 to $88,444.
“It’s really remarkable, we’ve gone ahead 20 percent,” Schaller told The County Times. “We did very well the last few years.” Now, the task for the economic development arm of the county is to find ways for high-income earners to become entrepreneurs and leverage not only their money but their skills and training to open up the county’s marketplace. “We have a few more cards, because we’re blessed with good jobs, good incomes and good education,” Schaller said. “So we can take more risk … now we can start to encourage.” But the entire picture is not rosy and there is plenty of economic data to contradict the idea that higher wages can lead to business creation. The county still has a lingering unemployment problem – being nearly twice what it was before the economic collapse – and though money is cheaper than its been in a long while, banks are still cautious when lending and are demanding more guarantees for a return on their investment. “We’ve found a new level of unemployment and it’s about 6.5 percent; I don’t see it moving down, we’re going to stay here a while,” Schaller said.
Collaboration on Plan Maryland in Short Supply By Guy Leonard Staff Writer As Gov. Martin O’Malley’s administration and the Maryland Department of Planning move ahead with an overarching development plan for the entire state, local jurisdictions continue to question why they were not involved in the first drafts of what is known as Plan Maryland and why they are being asked to acquiesce to it without key details delineated in the plan. Resistance to the plan has been building for months, especially from the rural counties who worry that the plan will usurp much of their local land use authority. Les Knapp, associate director of the Maryland Association of Counties told the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday that their fears are legitimate. “This is the most significant change in land use planning since priority funding areas were created in 1997,” Knapp said. Priority funding areas are places that counties have traditionally told the state they would limit growth to as a way to better coordinate state funding, but now under Plan Maryland, Knapp said, the state alone would have the authority to name what it would call designated places and designated special areas that would effectively render priority funding areas moot.
This would have the affect of the state deciding where development would go instead of counties. Knapp said one example of conflict could come if a county designates a certain area for revitalization but the state names it a water resource area. “You may not be able to move ahead without that state permit or approval,” Knapp told commissioners. Also there are no definitions in the plan on how the state would measure progress on goals it wants to achieve, such as reducing the sprawl of residential development that exceeds actual population growth, Knapp said. “My sense is most of the blanks will not be filled in until after it’s approved,” Knapp said, who added earlier that state law allows the governor to put forward such a plan without the consent of the legislature. “This is largely being driven by the Maryland Department of Planning.” Commissioner Todd Morgan (R-Lexington Park) said that the plan threatened rural communities’ ability to make land use decisions that could keep them economically viable. “When I look at Plan Maryland … it’s just another attempt to manage the rural counties with out any concern for what they have to do to survive,” Morgan said.
Three Notch Trail Expanded County Commissioners and local bicycle enthusiasts cut the ribbon on the fifth section of the Three Notch Trail located at John Baggett Park in Laurel Grove. In the center is Marilyn Baggett, wife of the late John Baggett, the county’s first recreation and parks director.
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Solar Panel Lease Program Available By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Constellation Energy and a subsidiary BGE Home, are now offering a program that can allow homeowners to have solar panels installed at their homes without having to pay for the entire cost of the project upfront. Bob Nagy, general manager of the Energy Improvement Products division of BGE Home, said that having solar panels installed at home can run as much as $40,000 in one sum, but the new solar lease program allows homeowners to have monthly payments for up to 20 years. “It’s prohibitive for most of us,” Nagy said of solar panel installation. “But the more you put down [as a prepay on the lease] the less you have in monthly payments.”
The cost of the lease is based on the amount of solar panels installed at the home, which in Maryland means that they would likely be installed on the roof, Nagy said. The size of the roof, the space available on it and its position relative to the sun — a roof facing directly south without any shading is ideal — and level of electrical energy used by the household are all determining factors in the final construction of the panels, he said. If a homeowner chooses to participate, the installers assess the home’s position via global mapping system then go to the site for more in depth study of how to best configure the panels before finally ordering them. The entire process to complete the installation can take between six to eight weeks, Nagy said.
Energy replacement that the panels offer residents can be impressive, Nagy said, but they should not count on being independent of the electrical grid. “You can get up to 100 percent [replacement]; I’m not going to say it’s the norm but in Maryland its usually 50 percent,” Nagy said. The panels once installed have few moving parts, he said, and do not sit on motors that rotate to follow the sun — the position of the panels is set to take optimal advantage of time
to absorb the sun’s rays as it tracks across the sky, Nagy said, and because they are simple in construction they are low maintenance. “They’re constantly monitored [by BGE Home],” he said. “And mother nature naturally takes care of them.” The company’s Web site, www.bghome. com offers more information as well as a questionnaire for homeowners to fill out to determine the likely scope of the project at their property.
Lobbying Group Pushing For Online Sales Tax Collection
A group of Maryland businesses and elected officials are banding together to advocate in favor of e-fairness - requiring online-only retailers to collect and remit sales taxes at the point of purchase just like Maryland businesses do every single day, reports an Annapolis-based lobbying group, Capitol Strategies LLC. Internet retailers currently exploit a loophole that forces the purchaser - as opposed to the seller - to track and pay sales taxes on their online purchases. Due to this decades old loophole that predates the Internet, online-only companies such as Amazon and Overstock.com can offer as much as a 10% discount in their prices over traditional retail companies by not collecting state taxes, a press release states. Brick-and-mortar businesses simply cannot compete with Internet corporations taking advantage of outdated governmental tax policy giving them a competitive advantage. Un-
less this problem is corrected, local businesses may be forced to close up shop, leading to the loss of thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in tax revenue. California recently demanded that the online giant Amazon collect the state’s sales tax, something that the company vigorously opposes elsewhere. California lawmakers realized Amazon’s evasion not only deprived their state of much-needed revenue, but also hurt their local businesses that could not compete against the unfair price advantage due to the playing field tilted toward Internetbased retailers. Chair of the Maryland House Ways & Means Committee, Delegate Sheila Hixson stated in response to California’s legislation, “Now that Amazon has agreed to collect sales taxes in California, I hope Governor Martin O’Malley and Congressman Chris
Van Hollen will work with us to find e-fairness solutions for Maryland’s small business owners. We cannot wait any longer as out-ofstate, online-only retailers continue to exploit a sales tax loophole that hurts our Main Street retailers.” After first suggesting collecting sales taxes in California would be unconstitutional, and then arguing that collecting state sales tax would inhibit job creation in California, just a few weeks ago Amazon came to an agreement with state officials to begin collecting California sales taxes in 2012, Capitol Strategies reports. The agreement brings to six the total number of states Amazon will be collecting sales taxes next year. Amazon already collects in Kentucky, New York, Washington, Kansas and North Dakota.
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Louise Adams 85 L o u i s e Elizabeth Adams 85, of Drayden, MD died September 27, 2011 at her residence. Born January 14, 1926 in Drayden, MD she was the daughter of the late Luke DeSales and Elvie Virginia Pilkerton Goddard. Louise was the loving wife of the late Ernest Thomas Adams, Jr., whom she married on January 14, in 1953 in St. George Catholic Church. She is survived by her children Janet Graves (Richard), David Adams (Frankie), Judy Bagwell (Jimmy); seven grandchildren, Nine great-grandchildren, One GreatGreat Grandchild; as well as her sister Mary L. Marks of Westminster, MD. She was preceded in death by her brothers James Alvin Goddard, Robert Luke Goddard, and sister Margaret Virginia Schultheis. Louise was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, and a Graduate from Great Mills, High School class of 1943. Louise was the Post Master of Callaway post office. The family received friends on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 10:30 – 11:30 AM at the St. George Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 11:30 AM in St. George Catholic Church with Monsignor Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Donald Goddard, Sr., Stanley Boothe, Ricky Graves, Donald Goddard, Jr., David Adams, Jr. and Terry Bagwell. Contributions in Memory of Louise may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or the Second District Vol. Fire Department & Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Loretta Hoopengardner, 88 Loretta Joy Hoopengardner, 88, passed away at her home on September 30, 2011 in Hollywood, MD. Born November 13, 1922 she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Addie Myrtle Ashby. Mrs. Hoopengardner was the loving wife of Rev. Joseph Luther Hoopengardner, Jr. whom she married at the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority House, College Park, MD. She is survived by her children; Stanley Hoopengardner, Jr. (Pauline), Steve Hoopengardner (Karen) of Hollywood, MD, Sally Reedy (Bud) of York, PA, Susie Corbin (Jim) of Honesdale, PA, 11 grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren. She
is preceded in death by her sister Eve Naill. Mrs. Hoopengardner graduated from Oakland High School in Oakland, MD in 1937. She earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Education in 1943 from the University of Maryland. After graduating she worked as a teacher for 2 years at Garrett County Public Schools in Garrett County, MD and then went on to work as a teacher in St. Mary’s County Public Schools at Hollywood Elementary, Hollywood, MD retiring after 29 years of teaching. Loretta’s involvements included; Maryland Retired School Personnel Association , St. Mary’s County Retired School Personnel Association, United Methodist Women Association, Republican Women’s Association, Lifelong Member of the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Church organist pianist for many years, member of Nazarene District Missions Counsel, Sunday School Teacher, and Child Sponsorship. The joy of her life was family gatherings, devoted pastor’s wife to her husband of 68 years, Rev. Joseph L. Hoopengardner. The family received friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from 5:00PM- 8:00 PM with prayers being recited at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Thursday, October 6, 2011 in the Lexington Park United Methodist Church, Lexington Park, MD with Pastor Doug Hayes officiating. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Blake Oppelt, 25 On September 25, 2011, Blake Elias Oppelt, 25, of L e o n a r d t ow n , MD departed this life and has found comfort in the arms of the angels. Born on September 1, 1986, to Keiko Young Oppelt and Brian E. Oppelt of Leonardtown, Blake’s life, 25 years long, was defined by his creative spirit. In addition to his parents, he will be missed by his sister, Malia Oppelt of San Diego, CA and his grandfather, Frank Oppelt of Ironton, MN, his aunts and uncles-Denis & Cindie Andrew, David & Mitzi Oppelt, Douglas Oppelt, Michael & Kathleen Mann, Darryl & Anita Baines, Ernestine Turner, Loretta Claxton, Sandria Nelson, & many cousins and friends. Blake was born in Hampton, VA. Blake traveled throughout the world with his family, which has been the source of many good memories. Blake and his family moved to St. Mary’s County from Japan in 1999. At age 14, he was christened at the Patuxent Baptist Church. Blake attended Esperanza Middle School and Great Mills High School. Blake’s senior year of high school, Blake attended Bonita Vista High School in Chula Vista, CA. Blake was Captain of his wrestling team and took his team to State Championships in 2003
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and designed the team logo. He loved to speak Spanish, had a passion for spirituality and loved to read. Blake had an outstanding natural talent in visual arts and found his passion drawing and painting. He engaged himself in music as an exceptional pianist, often spending countless hours composing his own musical beats. When younger, Blake enjoyed running track, playing soccer and basketball. Blake also loved and cared for his dogs, Chico and Kenji. Relatives and friends were invited to Blake’s Life Celebration at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD on Sunday, October 2, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with services at 6:00 p.m. Interment services took place on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, in Lakewood Cemetery, Crosby, MN. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Carolyn Lepper, 89 Carolyn Murdoch (Stone) Lepper of Hollywood, MD passed away peacefully at the St. Mary’s Nursing Center in L e o n a r d t ow n , MD on September 29, 2011 surrounded by fam-
ily at the age of 89. Carolyn was born in Exeter, New Hampshire to the late Ernest Clifton and Marion Hewitt Stone on June 28, 1922. Carolyn graduated from the Howard Seminary for Girls and the Mary A. Burnham School in Massachusetts. She attended Smith College and the University of New Hampshire for her Bachelor’s studies in music and language and the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston for her Masters in piano study. She was a member of the faculty at the Boston music school in her early career. Carolyn married Dr. Richard Watson Lepper of Lyndonville, VT in 1947 and they moved to Southern Maryland in the early 50s as a result of Dr. Lepper’s transfer to the Washington Navy Yard, and the Patuxent Naval Air Station. Mrs. Lepper was a teacher of music and English in both the St. Mary’s County public and parochial school systems. Carolyn was in her 30th year of teaching music in St. Michael’s School in Ridge when she retired due to a sudden stroke in December 1999. She lived at home with her family for 1 ½ years before moving into St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown. Mrs. Lepper was active in many civic organizations throughout her nearly 50 years of Southern Maryland residency. She performed publicly on many occasions as a vocalist, pianist and harpist, and also provided beautiful organ music for many church services, weddings and funerals throughout the county. Many were inspired over the years to pursue their personal passion and subsequent careers in music, and others felt great comfort and acceptance as part of her extended family. She is survived by four children and their families as follows:
Christopher Richard Lepper (Mary Klohr); Amanda Chase (Lepper) Ramey (Gary E. Ramey); Duncan Murdoch Lepper (Catherine Linda (Bean) Lepper); Sarah Whittier (Lepper) Brenzo (Terrence James Brenzo); Grandchildren: Suzannah Colvett (Lepper) Foster (Jason Foster); Sonya Marie (Lepper) Westervelt (Paul Westervelt); Carolyn Victoria Lepper; Megan Fedelia Ramey; Adam Duncan Ramey; Lydia Caitlyn Lepper; Richard Wyatt Lepper; Matthew Terrence Brenzo and Lauren Whittier Brenzo; and great-grandchildren Ian, Evelynn and Jesse Foster. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Clifton Stone and Marion Hewitt Stone and her husband, Richard. Family received friends for Carolyn’s Life Celebration on Monday, October 3, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Mary’s City, MD at 11:00 a.m. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family requests that memorial donations be made to St. Michael’s School, P.O. Box 259, Ridge, MD 20680 or St. Mary’s Nursing Center, 21585 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
George Quade, Jr., 75 G e o r g e Lawrence Quade, Jr., 75, of Bushwood, Maryland, passed peacefully from this world on Friday, September 30, 2011, at home with his Family, after a courageous battle with
multiple myeloma. George was born on May 21, 1936, in Leonardtown, Maryland, to George L. and Alice M. Quade. He married Diane Quick on August 22, 1964, at St. James Catholic Church in Mt. Rainier, Maryland. George attended Sacred Heart School and St.Mary’s Academy (Class of 1954). He went on to Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Maryland, finishing his bachelor’s degree at the University of Maryland. George served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. George began his working life in the family business at Quade’s Store in Bushwood, MD. He also worked as a deputy sheriff in the late 1960s. In the 1980s, he began a new career in the defense contracting field, holding positions at NESEA in St. Inigoes, MD and at Booz, Allen & Hamilton in Lexington park, MD. Upon his retirement in 2001, he returned to Quade’s Store. George was avid sportsman, enjoying hunting and fishing and excelling in baseball, basketball, and softball. George was a member of the 1966 Old Gum Charles/St.Mary’s Championship baseball team. As well as several senior softball teams,
winning the Senior Softball World Series in 2002 and 2003. As a young man, he also enjoyed water-skiing and ice skating on the Wicomico River. He also loved searching for old bottles and had an impressive collection. George loved his life in the 7th District, spending time with his wife Diane, with whom he shared many interests, including sports, movies, eating out, and traveling in recent years to their second home in Port Orange, Florida. He enjoyed spending time with all of his grandchildren and hearing about their many accomplishments. He had many friends and extended family members in the area whom he saw frequently at Quade’s Store, where they enjoyed great food, music, and family celebrations. George was a lifetime member Sacred Heart Church and Chorus. George is survived by his wife of 47 years, Diane; daughters Susanne Bergling (Vince), Sara Vance (Mike), Sally Quade (Tim); son George L. Quade, (Jenn); sister Eleanor Clarkson (Joe); grandsons Matthew, Brian, Wyatt, Hank, and George “Ren” IV; granddaughters Madeline, Caleigh, Natalie, and Kate. He was preceded in death by his father, George l. Quade, Sr., and his mother, Alice M. Quade. The family received friends on Monday, October 3, 2011 from 4:00PM to 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home with prayers at 7:00 PM followed by Optimist prayers at 7:15 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis Early Officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions, may be made to Hospice of St.Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20618 or ACTS (A Community That Shares) P.O. Box 54, Bushwood, MD. 20618.
Vincent Tayman, Sr., 87 Vincent Ralph Tayman, Sr., “Pappy” 87, of Mechanicsville, MD died October 1, 2011. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at the home of his son. Born September 20, 1924 in Piscataway, MD, he was the son of the late James Ralph Tayman and Janette Clara (Jenkins) Tayman. Vincent served in the military as a Merchant Marine during World War II. He was married to Mildred Windsor in 1945 in Piscataway, MD. He resided in Clinton, MD until moving to Mechanicsville, MD in 1976. He was a man of strong faith, a devoted Catholic. Vincent held many different types of jobs in order to support his growing family. From 1959-1986, he worked for the Department of Parks and Recreation in Washington, DC. He was once a gardener for the White House and finished his career as a mechanic. He also farmed tobacco with the help of his wife and children.
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After retiring from the government, Vincent enjoyed reading western books, fishing, gardening, and watching Jeopardy. Vincent had a green thumb and would help his wife with canning the many vegetables he would grow. He enjoyed helping with building a wooden boat, and took great pride in it. He and his wife spent many hours fishing and taking in the views of the sunset. He enjoyed his trip to Hawaii with his wife, son and daughter-in-law. He often spoke of the beautiful scenery and landscapes. He often remarked that it was the trip of his life. It was an enjoyment to hear him tell stories of growing up as a small child on the farm and of the times he would go coon hunting with his father, uncles and brothers-in-law. His children and grandchildren will always remember his remarkable life through the stories that he told. He will surely be missed, and to our regret, we will hear no more stories. He was a man who would help anyone in need and never ask for anything in return. He was kind in nature, honorable, and a true gentleman. All those who crossed his path in life walked away with a friend. He will always be remembered as a sincere, honest and hardworking man who loved his family, his faith and friends. Vincent is survived by his children, Vincent R. Tayman, Jr. of LaPlata, MD, Thomas Wayne Tayman of Chaptico, MD, Russell L. Tayman, Sr. of Hughesville, MD, Christopher W. Tayman, Sr. of Hol-
lywood, MD, Patricia Windsor of Prince Frederick, MD, Mary Lou Harris of Hollywood, MD, Tracy A. Gardiner of Mechanicsville, MD and Susan Fenwick of Leonardtown, MD, 24 grandchildren and 32 greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Mildred and Janette Windsor. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his son, James Matthew Tayman. Family received friends for Vincent’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Mechanicsville, with Rev. John Dakes, Pastor of St. Aloysius Church, Leonardtown, officiating. Interment followed in St. Mary’s Piscataway Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Mary Voellinger, 65 On September 23, 2011, Mary Lorraine Voellinger, 65 of Leonardtown, MD, our beloved Rainey, lost her courageous battle with cancer and passed away peacefully at home under the tender loving care of fami-
ly and Hospice of St. Mary’s County. A native of St Mary’s county, she attended Little Flower and St Mary’s Academy schools and was a graduate of Great Mills high school. During her professional career, she lived and worked here in St Mary’s County, MD as well as Prince George’s County while working in the Washington, DC area. Her personal dedication, determination, and hard work allowed Rainey to rise from an entry-level secretary to a senior level manager within the government. After 30 years of distinguished civil service, Rainey transitioned to work as a senior level manager with major consulting firms in the Washington, DC area. Upon retirement, Rainey returned to St Mary’s County to spend her retirement years closer to friends and family. She was a graduate of the University of Maryland and received her Master’s degree from Marymount University. She also completed senior executive study programs at the John .F Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University as well as the Federal Executive Institute in Charlottesville, VA. Rainey is survived by her longtime life partner of 25 years, Bernard T. Kneeland, Jr., her children, Robert Gene Voellinger, II (Apryll) of
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Alexandria, VA, Jennifer Voellinger McAteer (TJ) of Hollywood, MD, his children Katherine Kneeland Girard (Ryan) and Patrick S. Kneeland (Kristin) both of Atlanta, GA, her former husband, Robert Voellinger of California MD, her brothers, John H. Russell (Arlene) of Spokane, Washington, James Theodore Russell (Dina) of Bushwood, MD, Joseph Leroy Russell (Ann) of Avenue, MD, Francis Patrick Russell (Beverly) of Hollywood, MD, sisters Elizabeth Ann Smith of Piney Point, MD, Margaret Cecelia Creighton of Holland MI, Charlotte Ann Ekster (Peter) of Holland, MI, Rita Ann Pegg of Hollywood, MD, and her five grandchildren, Mary Darlene, Duke, Hazel Anne Voellinger, Alaina Jane and Caylin Elizabeth McAteer. Rainey was predeceased by her father, Charles H. Russell and her mother, F. Myrtle Owens Russell, her sister, Mary Rose Watson, her brother, Charles Benedict Russell and two infant brothers. Rainey’s life was a source of inspiration, happiness, laughter and joy to all she met both on a personal and professional basis. In both her personal and professional life, she always knew when and how to deliver guidance, confidence, inspiration and love. She knew when to accompany them with a pat on the back, and other times with a kick in the rear. She truly made a difference in the lives she touched and her professional legacy will live on among the many she led, coached, mentored, and influenced in her life. Her joy, happiness, humor and love will always be there to sustain those she loved. Her last years were spent enjoying her home, family and friends, especially the time she had with her grandchildren. Visitation and prayer services were held at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, on Tuesday, September 27, 2011. Prayers were recited. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Holy Face Church in Great Mills, MD on Wednesday, September 28, 2011. Interment followed in Holy Face Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St Mary’s County, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065.
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Raymond “Ray” C. Williams, 73, of Loveville, MD passed at his home surrounded by his loving family on September 29, 2011. Born on September 24, 1938, he was the son of the late Joseph Stanley and Ethel Florine Wright Williams. He was the loving husband of Linda A. Williams whom he married on January 20, 1962 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD. Mr. Williams is survived by his children; Robert A. Williams, Sr. (Sharon) of Augusta, WV, Roy A. Williams (Dawn) and Ronald A. Williams (Karen) both of Loveville,
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MD. He is also survived by his siblings; Stanley Williams (Mary Ann) , Anna Marie Quade (Bernie), both of Avenue, MD, Doris Heard of Olde Town, FL, Leroy Williams (Margaret) of Bushwood, MD, Helen Bowling (Buddy) of Charlotte Hall, MD, Nancy Kragh (Alvin) of Heathsville, VA, Faye (Jimmy) Gatton of Leonardtown, MD and a sister in law Eleanor Williams of Hughesville. Mr. Williams is also survived by his grandchildren ; Robert A. Williams, Jr. , Lindsey N. Williams, Allison B. Williams, Meghan A. Williams, Jenna M. Williams, Bree M. Williams, and great grandchildren; Robert A. Williams, III, and Caleb D. Williams. Mr. Williams is preceded in death by a brother James W. Williams. Mr. Williams graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1957, and then served in the United States Army from July 17, 1957 until his honorable discharged in July 16, 1959. Mr. Williams also served as a Sergeant for the St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office, St. Mary’s County, MD from January 10, 1967 until he retired in January 9, 1990. He then went on to work for the United States Postal Service as a mail carries until January 2010 and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. Mr. Williams was a member of the Mechanicsville Fire Department, Mechanicsville, MD, and was an honorable man of many talents. The family received friends on October 3, 2011 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD from 9:30AM – 10:30 Am in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD. A Mass was offered on Monday, October 3, 2011 at 10:30 AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Fr. Keith Woods officiating. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 624, Leonardtown, MD, American Cancer Society, St. Mary’s County Unit, P.O. Box 1032, Lexington Park, MD 20653, Seventh District Vol. Rescue Squad, P. O. box 7, Avenue , MD 20609, Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650, Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 175, Morganza, MD 20660, and Mother Catherine Spalding School, 388330 Chaptico Road, Helen, MD 20635. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
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Briefs Young Girl Killed In Crash
On Oct. 1, at approximately 7:40 p.m. deputies responded to a serious motor vehicle collision. Preliminary investigation revealed an Amish horse and buggy was attempting to cross the intersection of Route 5 from Oaks Road onto Mount Wolf Road. The light at the intersection was green as the buggy entered the intersection but changed to red prior to the buggy completing the crossing, police say. A 2004 Ford F150 operated by Francis Jerome Brawner, Jr., 31 of Waldorf was traveling northbound on Route 5 when Brawner attempted to cross the intersection on a green light, police reported. He did not notice the buggy still in the intersection, police said, and Brawner’s vehicle collided with the buggy. As a result of the collision, the three people who were traveling in the buggy were ejected. Saloma Kathleen Stoltzfus, 12, was transported to Civista Medical Center and subsequently succumbed to her injuries. The two other individuals in the buggy were also transported to the hospital and were treated and released. Members of the Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. The investigation is continuing. There was no evidence to indicate that speed, alcohol or drugs were contributing factors in the crash. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact the primary crash investigator Sergeant Edward Evans at (301) 4754200 Ext. 9018.
Two Arrested For Wal-Mart Thefts
On Oct. 2, Kevin Kiandre Lawrence Powell, 18, of Lexington Park entered the WalMart store located in California where a loss prevention officer observed Powell allegedly take merchandise from a shelf and conceal it in a grocery bag. Powell passed all points of purchase and was attempting to leave the store when he was confronted by store security and detained, police said. Deputy Kevin Meyer responded and arrested Powell. Powell was charged with theft. On Oct. 2, Patricia Ann Bates, 27, of Park Hall entered the WalMart store located in California where a loss prevention officer observed Bates allegedly take merchandise and conceal it in her purse. Bates passed all points of purchase and was attempting to leave the store. Store security confronted Bates and detained her. Dfc. Shaun Carberry responded and arrested Bates. She was charged with theft.
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Narcotics Commander Will Sit on State Board By Guy Leonard Staff Writer In May, Gov. Martin O’Malley ordered the creation of a prescription pill monitoring program, complete with an advisory board to find ways to deal with the growing epidemic of illicit use and sale of prescription medication. Now St. Mary’s County’s Capt. Daniel Alioto, commander of the sheriff’s office vice/narcotics unit is set to take his place there in about two weeks. Alioto said that he looks forward to finding ways to better monitor the trade in prescription pills, which many times starts out legally, so that law enforcement can better interdict their illegal sale and use. Alioto, as well as other regional law enforcement leaders, have likened the proliferation of prescription pill abuse to be the new No. 1 narcotics problem, surpassing cocaine, crack and marijuana. Alioto said that local police have had success in stalling the pill trade but it has come at a high cost in manpower and resources. Information sharing with the state pharmaceutical industry and health professionals will help them identify possible patterns of abuse more readily so they can focus their enforcement actions. “There’s no question about that [the monitoring system], it’s a win-win for everybody,” Alioto said. Talking with other board members, who come from health and law enforcement fields, also will allow police to share methods that work, he said. “There’s going to be a lot of information sharing, and some people are interested in
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what we [St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office] have to say,” Alioto said. “It’s humbling and exciting.” The state Health and Mental Hygiene Administration now calls prescription drug abuse the fastest growing drug problem in Maryland. According to their figures, admissions for treatment related to abuse of opiates statewide increased by 106 percent from 2007 to 2010 while poison control calls related to oxycodone abuse spiked 250 percent. Last year, 55 percent of all intoxication deaths in Maryland involved a synthetic opiate drug, the health administration reported. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Police: Man Jailed After Threatening to Burn Down Bar By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
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Police have arrested and charged a California man with threatening to burn down Loveville Tavern after he was told he would have to wait to get $100 he claimed he was owed by the proprietor for work he had done there. Eddie Dejesus Roldan, 31, remains in the county detention center on charges of threat of arson, second-degree assault and carrying a concealed handgun, which he is alleged to have attempted to bring into the bar after an argument, according to charging documents filed by Dep. Timothy Snyder in District Court. According to court papers, Roldan arrived at the tavern Oct. 2 demanding money of the owner Christina Ward, but was told that he would have to wait until the following day around 3 p.m. to get his paycheck. Ward said she was busy serving patrons, charging documents read, when an argument between she and Roldan began. She told Roldan he had to leave. The tavern bouncer, Samuel Sorrels said he witnessed Roldan leave the tavern, rummage in the back of his green 1998 Dodge Caravan, and that Roldan came
back and tried to push his way past Sorrels, charging documents stated. Sorrels told police that Roldan had his hands crossed with one inside the sleeve, court papers stated, and that he attempted to keep Roldan from re-entering the bar. When Sorrels pushed Roldan back, he said he was able to see Roldan holding a black semi-automatic pistol when the defendant’s hands uncrossed, court papers revealed. Sorrel then reported that as Roldan went to his vehicle and subsequently drove away he yelled back and said he would come back the following day to burn the tavern down. Police found Roldan shortly after on Jerome Court in Lexington Park where they performed a consent search of the vehicle Roldan had been driving, but found no firearms. Police say Roland admitted that he went to the tavern to collect his paycheck, but denied he had any conf lict with Sorrels, was carrying a handgun or threatened to commit arson, charging documents showed. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Guest Editorial: Fake Surplus
By Marta Hummel Mossburg Recent reports gush that Maryland expects a $195 million budget “surplus” this year. But saying that Maryland will end the year with extra cash is to truth as soda is to health food. As the left-leaning Maryland Budget and Tax Policy Institute said in “The Regular Person’s Guide to the Governor’s Fiscal Year 2012 Budget”: “On a 12-month basis, the budget for fiscal year 2012 is still not ‘structurally’ balanced. Under the Governor’s plan, the state will spend (in general funds) $14.6 billion and take in $13.7 billion. This gap of $900 million is made up by spending down the general fund balance, transferring money from Open Space funds, the Bay Restoration Fund and other special accounts, and using bond funds instead of current revenues for capital programs.” So, the $195 million more anticipated from original estimates that the state expects in fiscal 2012 still leaves Maryland in a deficit of $705 million this year. Unless and until another $705 million in extra money appears in the state treasury -maybe investor Warren Buffet will take pity on us -- the budget will remain in deficit. Most likely, however, the money will be spent, exacerbating the widening gap between money in and money out. The picture is a lot worse than this year would make it seem, however. As the Institute for Truth in Accounting points out, many liabilities are not added to the yearly balance sheet, including pension costs. A 2009 analysis of state finances by IFTA found that, “Al-
most $40.9 billion of state employees’ retirement and other costs have been pushed into the future, and thus onto our children’s and grandchildren’s backs.” This year the organization pegged liability for Maryland’s debt at $16,500 per person -- the ninth worst in the country. Thankfully it has not yet reached levels in Connecticut ($41,200 per person), New Jersey ($34,600 per person) and Illinois ($26,800). But the state is not moving in a direction to fix the problem. Instead of stopping unsustainable spending, it continues to borrow money from dedicated trust funds and has been doing so for many administrations. For example, as Maryland Public Policy Institute Senior Fellow Gabriel Michael pointed out in a 2010 policy report, the InterCounty Connector (ICC) was supposed to be paid for in cash, but the state broke its promise and issued bond debt instead. Read the budget to find out what other money is being confiscated from allegedly sacrosanct “trust funds” into the general fund. The practice not only jeopardizes important transportation and other projects, but completely disassociates taxation from the purpose it was intended. It would be like going door to door in the name of raising money for homeless people and later dedicating the money to a park or animal shelter or a party for friends. If that behavior is dishonest, how is the government’s any different? That leads us back to the alleged surplus. It doesn’t matter how many times state mouthpieces use the word, it is still entirely misleading and Orwellian in its bravado. Marta Hummel Mossburg is a senior fellow at the Maryland Public Policy Institute.
SoMd Solar Tour This Weekend
As part of a nationwide effort, there will be a Southern Maryland Solar Tour on Saturday, October 8, organized by Solar Tech of Hollywood. There are 14 systems on the tour, residential and commercial. You can get a map of the tour and a description of the systems by going to the Solar Tech website at solartechinc.net. Whether you are seriously interested, looking for information or just curious, please visit one or several sites. Currently there are well over 100 medium to large systems in Southern Maryland and several installers. The sites are growing by 5 to 10 per month. A typical residential system is in the 8 to 10 kilowatt range producing 880 to 1,100 kilowatt-hours per month. While Southern Maryland is not ideal for solar, it does quite well. The basic requirement is exposure to sunlight during the middle six hours of the day. Full exposure will increase that production by 15 to 30 percent. The unassisted payback for residential solar is approximately 5 percent. Federal and state incentives boost that into the 10 percent to 18 percent range, depending on your income tax status. Additionally, commercial installations usually qualify for accelerated depreciation. A significant factor in this high return is Maryland’s electrical cost ranking, 11th highest by state.
The most common solar application is panels on rooftops. There are also have pole and frame mounted systems. While there are largescale systems working or planned in this area, I see a place for multiple smaller installations on poles in parking lots and in fields tied into roadside transmission lines. Panels are a proven technology plus their improvement has been steady and incremental over the years. Also, they can be readily replaced when the better technology is developed in the future. Individuals may have varied motives for doing this. The goal should be to economically reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, both foreign and domestic, while providing for cleaner air so we can live more healthful and productive lives. Cleaning the air improves our food quality and plant growth necessary for the oxygen cycle we depend on. Since many Americans seem to show little interest in reducing energy use, I see this as a way to use our God-given intelligence and investments in a positive way. I urge all to do what we can to reduce our footprints on an earth given us for our use and care. Come out and join the tour. Mike Thompson Hollywood, MD
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Thumbs Down to St. Mary’s There are two issues I would like to address. They may seem at first glance to be unrelated, but in fact both are revealing of the underlying belief systems held by those who guide the county. In the wake of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, there was an enormous amount of debris from fallen trees. It was no doubt an overwhelming situation. But I have to question the wisdom of burning “a football field” worth of wood. Could not at least some of that wood have been held back and used to good purpose - firewood for those citizens who use it for home heating, mulch for the various county parks and buildings grounds, or raw wood to supply sawmills and papermills (how much paper can be made from 100,000 cubic yards of wood pulp, one wonders)? Could that wood have generated income rather than costing millions to turn into air pollution at a level that poses a threat to area citizens with asthma and other pulmonary issues? What benefits could have been realized if someone had wondered? While we’re wondering, let us look at Commissioner Morgan’s proposed hotel tax increase. Let us also hope that the targeted “defense contractors and government visi-
tors” who are such a large part of the economic support of St. Mary’s County don’t read Morgan’s comments and decide to take their money and business to somewhere that it is appreciated. Morgan’s stand and comments are not only arrogant, they reveal a lack of understanding of the flow of money, a basic economic principle. here’s how it works: The defense contractors et al are paid by the Federal Government. The Federal Government is funded by taxes. Taxpayers pay those taxes. So, yes, in fact, the increase in the tax would be “at the expense of St. Mary’s County taxpayers”. We no longer live in the opulent 80s, where people believed that money and other resources were in eternal abundance. The attitudes and solutions from that period, while still a driving force in our culture and government, are no longer appropriate or effective. We can no longer afford the luxury of squandering resources or taking things for granted. A wider and long-term view must be taken if we are to survive; creative solutions will be needed if we are to prosper. Thea Glas Leonardtown, MD
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State Waivers Available for No Child Left Behind By Sarah Miller Staff Writer States are now able to apply for waivers from the rigid standards of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). President Barack Obama announced Sept. 23 that there will be new waivers for states finding the need for f lexibility in certain aspects of NCLB. “NCLB has put too much emphasis on a single standardized test on a single day. This is teachers’ biggest complaint about the law. They feel pressure to prepare students for those tests, leading to an unintended narrowing of the curriculum and an emphasis on the basic skills measured by standardized tests. NCLB’s accountability system doesn’t help drive and shape a well-rounded curriculum that challenges students to excel academically,” a fact sheet from www.ed.gov says. Jeff Maher, St. Mary’s County Public Schools director of Teaching, Learning and Professional Development said the goals of NCLB are “unrealistic” and, with the state also making the change to Race to the Top and the common core curriculum, the state, as well as local school districts, could use the leniency the NCLB waiver offers. “Anything the state does to make that transition easier, we suggest it,” Maher said. Maryland State Board of Education spokesperson Bill Reinhard said the state is “absolutely looking at them [the waivers]” though he can’t yet say whether the state will be applying for them. He said the state wants to review the materials and ask questions before committing to a course of action. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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St. Mary’s County Schools Fail to Meet AYP By Sarah Miller Staff Writer As a district, St. Mary’s County has failed to make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), with all four middle schools and Great Mills High School failing to make the grade. “To meet AYP at the high school instructional level, all students within each of the eight different student subgroups, African American, American Indian, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, White, limited English proficiency (LEP), free and reduced price meals (FARMS), and special education students, must reach the Annual Measurable Objective (AMO) for reading and mathematics as measured by the High School Assessments (HSAs). If a system does not meet all of these targets for all of these student groups, it does not make AYP for that year under No Child Left Behind (NCLB),” according to a press release from SMCPS. Director of Secondary Schools James Scott Smith said meeting AYP becomes difficult when all students are expected
to pass the same test with the same amount of proficiency, with no leniency for high-risk student groups – a demanding goal for any school district. “As the Annual Measurable Objective goes up each year, ultimately rising to 100 percent, it is increasingly unrealistic to expect all students across all student groups to pass the high stakes test mandated by MSDE,” Smith said. “Special Education students, who have documented learning disabilities, struggle the most with traditional paper and pencil selective response tests.” The goal for next year is similarly demanding. “The AMO for mathematics next year is 85.7 percent and the AMO for reading is 90.4 percent. To put that in the simplest terms, nine out of ten special education students have to take and pass the MSA for Reading and the MSA for mathematics. At the high school level, nine out of ten must pass the algebra data analysis High School Assessment and the English 2 High School Assessment,” Smith said.
Students Will Get Money Back for Good AP Test Scores By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Students in St. Mary’s County Public Schools who are accustomed to sitting for their Advanced Placement (AP) tests free of charge will now be paying for each test they take. Instead of paying for every student in AP classes to take the tests, SMCPS will be reimbursing each student for tests they score a three or higher on, which would qualify them for college credit. The 2011-2012 school year will be the first under this system, according to Director of Secondary Schools James Scott Smith. “I project that about 25 percent of the students currently enrolled in AP courses will not elect to take the exams at the end of the year,” he said. “I base that on the historical trend of about 25 percent of students taking the test and scoring a one. As a result of these students sitting for the test, the overall
percentage of scores of 3 or better will rise. A conservative estimate would be 10 percent to 15 percent.” The reason for the change was due in large part to the budget cuts. In the 2010-2011 school year, “1,218 students took 2,332 Advanced Placement tests at a cost to St. Mary’s County Public School of over $180,000,” according to a presentation given by Smith at the Sept. 27 Board of Education meeting. The trend was been half of all students taking AP tests score a three or better, Smith said. If this trend continues, SMCPS will be reimbursing approximately 1,200 exams, which will cost the system $100,000 for the 2011-2012 school year, a savings of $80,000. “SMCPS will closely monitor how this incentivizing of the exams affects participation, as well as how much it actually costs the system,” Smith said. “I don’t see returning to covering all the cost of exams in the foreseeable future.”
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Spirit Week is underway at St. Mary’s Ryken
St. Mary’s Ryken is holding their annual spirit week. The agenda includes a week of various activities and themes. • Oct. 5 - Decade Day (Freshmen 1950s; Sophomores 1960s; Juniors 1970s; Seniors 1980s) • Oct. 6 - Class Color Day Athletic Hall of Fame Induction at SMR Theater - 6:30 p.m. ceremony begins. 2011 Inductees: Dr. Jamie Boyd ‘67; Virginia Thompson Guidry ‘94; Kevin Murphy ‘91; Thomas O’Brien ‘94; and Sandra Potanka ‘94. • Oct. 7 School Spirit Day 1:45 p.m. Pep Rally in gym 2:30 p.m. boys JV soccer vs. Bishop McNamara 4:15 p.m. boys varsity soccer vs. Bishop McNamara 6:30 pm. Alumni Tent in stadium parking lot 7:30 p.m. boys varsity football vs. Benedictine, with the naming of field during football game. • Sat., Oct. 8 Alumni Picnic on SMR campus • Sun., Oct. 9 Inaugural SMR/Blaine Whorl Memorial 5K Walk/Run beginning at St. Mary’s Ryken campus at 8:30 a.m., going through Leonardtown and coming back to the school.
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TheATRe AND DANCe DINNeR TheATRe - ComeDy LA PLAtA CAmPuS Fine ArtS Center theAtre Flaming Idiots September 22 - 24 | 6:30 p.m. September 29 - october 1 | 6:30 p.m. $25 - adults $20 - seniors/military with iD $15 - youth (ages 12 and under)
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Photos courtesy of Hilton Garcia This weekend’s women’s field hockey game at Chopticon High School, in addition to being a 7-0 shutout against Thomas Stone High School, was a special pink game. The team donned pink shirts in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the proceeds from the game went to benefit Kimmie Dubinsky, a Chopticon graduate who was diagnosed with cancer. Anne Vallandingham, Chopticon’s field hockey head coach, said the game went “very well” because the girls were “fighting for something larger than a victory.” This is the second year the team has held a pink game to raise money for a cancer-related charity. Last year’s proceeds went to the Lymphoma society and ovarian cancer research.
mUSIC LA PLAtA CAmPuS Fine ArtS Center theAtre CSm music Faculty Showcase november 4 | 8 p.m. $5 - advance purchase $7 - at the door music Student honors Recital December 8 | 2:30 p.m. Free
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ChILDReN’S TheATRe LA PLAtA CAmPuS Fine ArtS Center theAtre you’re a Good man, Charlie Brown october 21 | 7 p.m. october 22 | 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. $7 - adults/seniors I S (high U Aschool L Aand R Tbelow) S $5V - youth
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State Leaders, Mail Workers Rally for Bill to Save Post Office
By Andrew Damstedt Capital News Service
Congressmen and union workers rallied in Baltimore last week in support of a bill that could help revive the financially ailing U.S. Postal Service by allowing the agency access to $21 billion paid into its retirement fund. “If we don’t resolve this issue, my understanding is we are going to lose 126,000 jobs in the United States,” said Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Cockeysville. “That’s unacceptable. I’m saying let’s stand up and get the message out that we aren’t using taxpayers’ money.” The U.S. Postal Service has proposed cutting costs by $3 billion, laying off more than 110,000 workers nationwide and potentially closing 42 post offices and four processing facilities in Maryland, to shore up its depleted finances. In St. Mary’s County, post offices serving Helen, Abell and Drayden are slated to be closed. Reps. Elijah Cummings, D-Baltimore, and John Sarbanes, D-Towson, joined Ruppersberger at the Baltimore Teachers Union with union leaders and postal workers at a rally to stump for HR-1351, a bill to allow the U.S. Postal Service to reduce required pension payments to meet current financial needs. In 2006, Congress gave the Postal Service 10 years to fund 75 years in advance of future health benefits, amounting to $5.5 billion per year. That money, supporters said, caused the post office’s financial woes, not the decrease in mail volume. “Congress, you helped make this problem. We’re saying very clearly we need you to correct it,” said Marvin “Doc” Cheatham, president of the National Action Network, Baltimore Chapter. “How can you expect a government agency ... to put aside billions of dollars for people not even born yet.” Cummings said committee Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., was stalling the legislation. Issa sponsored his own bill addressing the Postal Service financial problems, titled the Postal Reform Act, which has only
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one other cosponsor, Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla. threat of closure in Maryland are in Cumberland, Easton, GaithAli Ahmad, oversight committee spokesman, said in a ersburg and Waldorf. Sauter told Capital News Service that the phone interview that Issa’s bill sets up a commission to submit Frederick Processing and Distribution Facility will close by the a plan to Congress to close or consolidate postal retail facilities, end of the year, with employees there being assigned either to mail processing plants and offices; change to a five-day mail de- Baltimore or the Frederick area. livery schedule and eliminate postal rate preferences for political She said those changes would not affect mail delivery. committees and reduce rate preferences for nonprofit organizations. That bill has moved through committee In St. Mary’s County, post offices serving Helen, Abell and Drayden are slated to be closed. and is expected to come to a floor vote. “The Postal Service needs to be free to make better business decisions to modernize its business models,” Ahmad said. Ahmad called it a myth that eliminating the requirement to fund pensions years in advance would solve the post office’s financial troubles. If those mandates were eliminated, he said, the Postal Service would have an unfunded liability of nearly $100 billion by 2017. Ruppersberger said it was a “no brainer” to approve the legislation to allow the Postal Service to dip into its overpaid pension funds to solve the post office’s financial troubles. The Postal Service is studying 3,600 low-activity offices for possible closure, including 42 in Maryland. Nationally, the service has closed 186 facilities, laid off more than 110,000 workers and reduced costs by $12 billion since 2006, according to the service’s information. Also during that time, first-class mail volume has declined by 25 percent, or 43 billion pieces, and automated mail-processing equipment has been installed, increasing efficiency, according to an email from Freda Sauter, Postal Service spokeswoman. The four processing facilities under
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McKays Supermarket Expanding in Charlotte Hall By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Big plans are in the works for McKay’s Supermarkets in St. Mary’s County. The locally owned company announced plans on Wednesday to remodel and replace two of its five store in St. Mary’s County. Following the success of the popular Leonardtown McKay’s store, which opened in 2007, McKay’s intends to secure its position as the marketplace leader by assuring that a combination of modern facilities, great services, low prices, excellent variety, and valuable customer rewards offers the best value to food shoppers in Southern Maryland, a company press release states. McKay’s plans to begin a major remodel of the Hollywood store located on Route 245, Hollywood, early this fall. Once completed, the new store, to be known as McKay’s Fresh Express, will offer a unique shopping experience to include expanded fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh meats and seafood, along with a large variety of wines and specialty beers, the release states. Additionally, the fully remodeled store will feature a large area for fresh baked breads and pastries, as well as an extensive variety of prepared foods and deli products. “McKay’s is also thrilled to announce a beautiful new 60,000 square foot flagship store to be built as a replacement of the existing Charlotte Hall McKay’s, which opened in 1982.” As one of the most successful supermarkets in Southern Maryland, the Charlotte Hall store has served the northern section of St. Mary’s County and the southern section of Charles County for nearly 30 years. It remains today the highest sales volume store within the McKay’s group, the release states. Due to the size of the building, which is 10,000 square feet larger than the maximum limit of 50,000 square feet allowed in county zoning code, the company has applied for a zoning variance through Land Use and Growth Management. Development Review Planner Robert Bowles said the county has received the variance request, and the issue will be going in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals on Oct. 13. “The variance will make a big difference in how they build their build-
ing,” said Zoning Administrator Yvonne Chaillet. She said variances of this nature are “standard” and a similar one to increase the footprint to a commercial structure was approved in 2009 for the new SAIC building in California. The new McKay’s building got approval from the Planning Commission in 2007, and Chaillet said little has changed except the size of the structure, which necessitates the variance. The new replacement Charlotte Hall McKay’s will be an industry leader and set new standards for food retailing in the Southern Maryland region, the company release states. The company will utilize all of the most popular features of its Leonardtown and newly remodeled Hollywood stores as well as a dynamic list of new products and services, many of which do not exist within the marketplace today. Once open, the new Charlotte Hall McKay’s will guide the company and its associates well into the future as the standard for operations not only within the existing group of stores but future stores as well. “Our company and our many associates will be challenged to deliver upon this aggressive strategy to upgrade not only our facilities, but our go to market strategy as well” said David A. McKay the company’s Chief Executive Officer. “But I am certain we are well prepared to move our company forward, we will meet the challenge.” McKay’s currently operates five supermarkets in St. Mary’s County – in Leonardtown, California, Charlotte Hall, Hollywood and Great Mills. The company is still reviewing and contemplating various options for the California and Great Mills locations, according to Thomas F. McKay, the company’s President. “When completed, our repositioning within the marketplace will leave our company better able to serve our customers while assuring our growth and financial future” said Thomas McKay. “We intend to emerge with higher volume, cost efficient, state of the art facilities that our customers will love.” news@countytimes.net
Officers for the McKay’s company are, from left, Thomas F. McKay, President, Cherry Price, Chief Financial Officer, Marilyn McKay and David A. McKay, Chief Executive Officer. Photo by Frank Marquart
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From Bedtime Stories to Bookshelves Southern Maryland Author Publishes First Book
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer A local author tackles the topic of bullying, and the rest of the trials and tribulations that come with being in fourth grade, in her premier children’s book, “Ginger and the Bully.” Susan Simpson, who goes by the pen name S.E. Simpson, is a native of Southern Maryland, said she has been writing since she “could hold a pencil.” Her first taste of writing recognition came when she was in second grade, when a poem she wrote and submitted to the Charles County Fair was selected as one of the winners. “Ginger and the Bully” is the product of years of writing, a little bit at a time. Simpson said she would read what she had written to her children, and they liked what she had written. So, when she finished her manuscript, Simpson decided to take the next step and try to get it published. In August, Simpson said she got word that Tate Publishing had picked up the book, and her dream of seeing it in print and on shelves would be coming true. “I was jumping up and down for joy,” Simpson said. Currently, Simpson is working on the second Ginger book. She said she is working on it “here and there” when she gets time for it around her day job. “I wish writing were my full time job,” she said, but until she makes more money doing it, that goal is a little further in the future. The book chronicles real life problems that kids can relate to, Simpson said. “Ten-year-old Ginger Ryan is dreading starting fourth grade. She and her best friend, Melody, have been split up for the first time since kindergarten, and Ginger has the mean-
est teacher in school, Ms. Lindell. Just when she thinks things couldn't get any worse, they do. The new kid in school shares the same last name as Ginger, so he sits right next to her. Typically, he turns out to be the class bully. Todd Ryan makes it his goal in life to make Ginger's life a living nightmare,” the book’s jacket reads. “As if that's not bad enough, Ginger is also dealing with a pesky older brother and a best friend who has turned into a snob. Fourth grade is supposed to be fun. So how could things go so horribly wrong?” Ginger tries “everything from ignoring Todd to purposefully throwing up on him,” but can’t seem to shake her bully. “So many kids go through situations like that,” Simpson said. She said she wrote the book to try to show kids that they trust adults for help, and hopes to go into the local schools to talk to students about bullying and who they can turn to for help, like parents, teachers and principals. In addition to children’s books, Simpson is looking at writing adult fiction under a different pen name. Simpson has a BA in English/education from St. Mary's College of Maryland and a BS in nursing from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. She currently works as a community health nurse and works with young children in Sunday school. Individuals interested in meeting Simpson and picking up a copy of “Ginger and the Bully” can find both at Fenwick Street Used Books and Music at 41655 Fenwick Street in Leonardtown on Oct. 23 at 12 p.m. The book can also be purchased at www.tatepublishing. com, Barnes and Nobel and Amazon. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Gate 2 To Close The public affairs office of Naval Air Station Patuxent River reports there will be traffic flow changes at NAS Patuxent River during the Columbus Day weekend to allow for construction of a new canopy at Gate 2. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, Cedar Point Road (inside Gate 2) will be closed for traffic east to Mandt Road. Gate 2 will be limited to one inbound and one outbound lane of travel. All inbound traffic will be rerouted north on Cuddihy Road. Gate 2 outbound traffic will be allowed via Cuddihy Road. Gate 2 will be closed for all traffic between 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 and 4 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11. Gate 1 will be open 24 hours for inbound and outbound traffic during the above times. Normal traffic patterns and hours will resume at Gates 1 and 2 at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11.
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NAACP Annual Banquet Next Weekend The St. Mary’s County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will host their 2011 Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 at 6 p.m. The banquet is being held at the River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center at 46870 Tate Road, Patuxent River. This is an annual fundraiser to assist in the work of the NAACP in our community. The theme this year is “The Time Is Now: Stand and Protect Your Future” and the keynote speaker will be Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. Dr. Williams is National Chair of the National Congress of Black Women and former Counsel to the U.S. Congress’ District of Columbia Sub-Committee on the Judiciary and Education. She is a former Professor of International Law at Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, LA and has previously served as Legislative Counsel and Chief of Staff for a District of Columbia Councilmember. She is a former teacher in the Los Angeles Unified Dr. Williams Schools. Dr. Williams is also an appointee by President Barack Obama to the Presidential Scholars Commission. This year the Branch has established a Lifetime Achievement Award and five awards will be presented posthumously at the banquet. Being awarded for their many years of service to the St. Mary’s County Branch of the NAACP are: Beatrice (Bertie) Bowman, James A. Forrest, Viola Gardner, Robert (Bobby) Gant and Stephen R. Young. The banquet is $50 per person and tickets need to be purchased in advance to ensure access on the Naval Base. No tickets will be sold at the door. Please contact Martha Carter at 301-769-2179 or Elsie Lawrence at 301-994-2656 by Oct. 8, 2011 for tickets. For future information in regards to the St. Mary’s County Branch of the NAACP please go to www.stmarysnaacp.com, or like us on Facebook at St. Mary’s County NAACP.
L t e a onardtown z u r C t r a C 1st Annual Golf Cart Parade Sunday, October 9, 2011 - 1 pm til 5 pm
Tour the Fire House View our Equipment 50-50 raffle
Trophies awarded for several categories Dash Plaques for 1st 50 carts
Meet your Volunteers
Registration at fire house from 10:00 till 12:30
Celebrate SPARKY’S 60th Birthday
Parade starts at 1 p.m. No registration fee
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Enjoy a day in Leonardtown
View the Antique Tractors on parade presented by the Southern Maryland Antique Tractor Association followed by the 1st Annual Golf Cart Parade
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Head on over to the FIRE HOUSE for a bull roast catered by Kevin's Corner Cafe, LVFD's famous scalded oysters, and more. Enjoy music by D.J. Rick Trophies, sponsored by Busy Corner Buggies, awarded one hour after parade For more information, call Roger Mattingly at 301-475-5966 or email rogr69@verizon.net
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Sister Rosalie Bean Celebrates Golden Jubilee Sister Rosalie Bean, born Mary Rosalie Bean, a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, Connecticut, celebrated 50 years of religious life on September 18, 2011 in St. Joseph Chapel at the Mother House in West Hartford, Conn. Sister Rosalie was born and raised in Valley Lee and is the daughter of the late Joseph Leo and Helen Genevieve Redman Bean. After attending Little Flower School in Great Mills and St. Michaels High School in Ridge, she joyfully entered the Sisters of St. Joseph August 31, 1961 and pronounced her perpetual profession of vows July 2, 1969. During her years in Connecticut she received her College Degree and a Masters Degree in education. Sister ministered in the area of education throughout Stratford, Waterbury, St. Francis Xavier, Danielson, Shelton, Stratford, Bridgeport, Fairfield and Windsor. Sister was Provincial House – Vocation Director, Principal at St. Gabriel School from 1987 to 1995, Intensive Education Academy, and Cedar Court School. Sister was a missionary in Liberia, West Africa for three years during the seventies. After retiring from teaching, Sister is active as a CCD teacher, Volunteer Ministry and works the switchboard service at the Convent of Mary Immaculate in West Hartford, Ct. Sister also celebrated with Sister Ann Kane and Sister Joan Mooney who entered the religious life at the same time. Sister’s celebration was attended by many family members and her long time school friend Shirley ‘Purcell’ Long and her husband Dave. Also attending where many friends from her years of dedication in Connecticut.
Steve and Julie Bryant of Mechanicsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Elise Bryant, to Michael Jason Stalcup, son of Tommy and Darlene Stalcup of Hollywood. The bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of Chopticon High School and will graduate in January 2012 from College of Southern Maryland with an associate’s degree in nursing. She is employed as a certified nursing assistant at St. Mary’s Hospital. The groom-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Chopticon High School. He is employed by Computer Sciences Corporation as an engineering technician at the United States Naval Test Pilot School. A July 7, 2012 wedding is planned at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mechanicsville. Sister Rosalie Bean
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Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 • Zumba Fitness Classes Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad (43256 Rescue Lane, Hollywood) – 5:45 p.m. Classes start Thursday, October 6 from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. and every Thursday thereafter. Cost is $7 per class or $25 for five classes.
Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 • Leprechaun Lilly’s Children’s and Maternity Sale St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown) – 9 a.m. The Leprechaun Lilly’s Children’s and Maternity Sale will be held at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown until 8 p.m. and again and Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. unitl 2 p.m. Over 22,000 quality gently used children’s and maternity items from 225 families will be available. Many items remaining after the sale are donated to local charities where they can make a difference in the life of another child or mother. Any local organization interested in receiving items from future sales can e-mail Mitzi@LeprechaunLillys.com or call 301-672-9543. Visit www.LeprechaunLillys.com for more information. • Lost John and Banjo Pete Fenwick Street Used Books and Music (41655A Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) – 5 p.m. Fenwick Street Used Books and Music presents Lost John and Banjo Pete. John Garner and Pete Schaefer are purveyors of traditional folk, old-time, and off-beat contemporary folk music. They’ve performed separately, together and as members of other groups all around southern Maryland over the years. They bring a sense of fun and love for the music they play. For more information, call 301-475-2859. • John Shaw Performance and Artist Meet and Greet Leonardtown Arts Center (22660 Washington Street) – 5 p.m. Come visit local artists in their studios working on their craft. Artists include painters, sculptors, jewelers and more. John Shaw will be performing on acoustic guitar in the gallery. Refreshments will be provided. • Benefit Concert, Dessert and Auction Mt. Zion United Methodist Church of Laurel Grove (37707 Frischholz Court, Mechanicsville) – 6:30 p.m. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church of Laurel Grove will hold a benefit concert and dessert auction. The concert will be held in the church sanctuary and the dessert auction will take place in the Family Life Center. Proceeds from the event will benefit Mt. Zion’s Outreach Ministries which include Christmas in April, Africa University Scholarship Fund and the Appalachia Service Project. Performing will be Joyful Noise, Spoon Creek, the New Generation Choir from Mt. Cal-
vary Methodist Church and Mt. Zion UMC’s Voices for Christ Children’s as well as solo performances by Jennifer Voorhaar, Benny Harrell and Rick Harding. For more information call Toni Hayes at 301-884-4132 or Benny Harrell at 240-434-1100.
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 • Quilting Workshop featuring Bonnie Hunter Leonard Hall School (41740 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown) – 10 a.m. Cost of the workshop is $50.00. Required for the class is Bonnie’s new book “Scrap and Shirttails II” which can be purchased online at Bonnie’s website, www.quiltville.com. Supply list and instructions for the class can also be found on her website. Lunch is not provided. Payment in advance secures a seat in the workshop. Contact Lois Andereck at grannie98@ md.metrocast.net or call 240-249-6564 or 301-2478258 to reserve a spot. • Fall Fun Faire Historic Christ Church (37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico) – 12:30 p.m. A new and exciting change to offer an affordable meal option for the entire community. A la carte food items will be individually priced and the option of a full dinner priced from $15 to $18. The menu includes country and baked ham sandwiches, oysters scalded and fried, hot dogs, coleslaw, applesauce, Bertie’s Relish, and cotton candy. There will be a country store, bake shop, artists and crafters, Trunk-n-Treasure, children’s games, music and entertainment, and Christ Church Chaptico novelties. For more information, call the parish office at 301-884-3451 or visit www.christepiscopalchaptico.org. • Speak Out for Students’ Success College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus Building C, Room 216 (22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown )1 p.m The St. Mary’s County Branch of the NAACP will hold an open meeting for parents, community organizations, group leaders, church leaders and interested citizens to discuss their “Speak Out for Students Success” initiative regarding eliminating the achievement gap in St. Mary’s County Public Schools. • Contra Dance Trinity Church Parish Hall (Trinity Church Road, St. Mary’s City) – 7 p.m. The Southern MD Traditional Music and Dance Association will sponsor a Contra Dance featuring caller Sargon DeJesus. Beginners are more than welcome, and are encouraged to arrive at 7 p.m. for instruction in this wonderful form of dance. The dance will begin at 7:30 p.m.. Contra is a traditional American style of social dance. Admission is $8 for non-SMTMD members, $6 for members. There will be an ice cream social following the dance.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
• Skipjack Luau Chesapeake Bay Field Lab, (St. George Island, Piney Point) – 4 p.m. Southern Maryland’s only skipjack is high and dry, finishing up its first restoration in its 30-year career. The skipjack, Dee of St. Mary’s, was built in Piney Point by Francis Goddard in 1979. For a decade the vessel oystered with the historic Chesapeake Bay sailing fleet. More recently, the Dee worked as a floating classroom, for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, then privately and now for the 501(c) 3 nonprofit, Chesapeake Bay Field Lab (CBFL) on St. George Island. The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority has awarded CBFL with its second grant to complete the restoration work required for the skipjack to receive US Coast Guard certification and return to service in 2012. To allow the community a chance to see and climb aboard the vessel, the Board of Directors of CBFL moved its annual fundraiser to the Sea-Fruit Oyster House on St. George Island where the skipjack is out of the water. It will be a very casual affair with a luau theme to include various food and drink stations, live entertainment, and tours of the skipjack being restored. The board is raising funds to meet its matching funds requirement of the grant to complete the restoration work. The event cost is $75 per person with $50 of each ticket being a tax-deductible contribution to the restoration fund to get the Dee of St. Mary’s back into service. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. thebaylab.org or call 301-994-2245 or 301-737-6321. To follow the progress of the skipjack restoration visit justbeforeitsgone.blogspot.com.
Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011 • All You Can Eat Breakfast Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Auxiliary (Intersection of MD State Route 249 and Drayden Road, Valley Lee) – 8 a.m. October is Fire Prevention Month and to celebrate the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Auxiliary is hosting their All-You-CanEat Breakfast. The cost for adults is $8, children from age 6 – 12 are $4 and children under 5 are free. For more information, call 301-994-9999. • 2011 Inaugural St. Mary’s Ryken Blaine Whorl Memorial 5K Run St. Mary’s Ryken High School (22600 Camp Calvert Road, Leonardtown) 8:30 a.m. We invite you to join us in the Inaugural “St. Mary’s Ryken Blaine Whorl Memorial” 5K Walk/Run benefiting the Blaine Whorl Scholarship Fund for St. Mary’s Ryken. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on the campus of St. Mary’s Ryken with a start time of 8:30 a.m. The scholarship honors the memory of Blaine, a 2002 graduate of St. Mary’s Ryken and is designed to recognize and support the education of SMR students who share Blaine’s passion and interest in history and the community.
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• Quilting Workshop featuring Bonnie Hunter Leonard Hall School (41740 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown) – 10 a.m. Cost of the workshop is $50.00. No book purchase necessary. See the supply list and pattern on Bonnie’s website, www.quiltville.com. Lunch is not provided. Pre-payment reserves a seat at the workshop. Contact Lois Andereck at grannie98@md.metrocast.net or 240249-6564 or 301-247-8258 to reserve a space. • Second Sunday at Leonardtown Arts Center Leonardtown Arts Center (22660 Washington Street, Leonardtown) – 12 p.m. Brothers Joseph and David Norris will be performing. For more information, contact joe@fenwickbooks.com. • Southern Maryland Antique Tractor Parade Leonardtown Square – 1 p.m. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the machines that cultivated the fields of rural Southern Maryland’s yesteryear. See old John Deere, Farmall, Oliver, Ford, Massey Ferguson equipment and more. Tractors will be on display around the Town Square following the parade. Sponsored by the Southern Maryland Antique Power Association to benefit the Christmas in April Foundation. For more information, contact Walter Neal at 301-904-3491. • Cart Cruz at Leonardtown Leonardtown Square – 1 p.m. The first ever Golf Cart Parade sponsored by the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department will follow behind the Southern Maryland Antique Tractor Parade in Leonardtown. After the parade, head on over to the Fire House for a bull roast catered by Kevin’s Corner Cafe, LVFD’s famous scalded oysters, Fire House tours, Fire equipment on display, 50-50 raffle, and more! Vendor space is available. Register your golf cart at the Fire House between 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. There is no registration fee. For more information, contact Roger Mattingly at 301-475-5966.
Monday, Oct. 10, 2011
• Pax River Quilters Guild Monthly Meeting Good Samaritan Lutheran Church (20850 Langley Road, Lexington Park) - 6:30 p.m. This month, the guild will feature a guest speaker and trunk show with Bonnie K. Hunter. Bonnie is a passionate quilter, quilting teacher, and author. Her books include Adventures in Leaders and Enders, Word Play Quilts, Scraps and Shirttails and her newest Scraps and Shirttails II. Her website is www.quiltville. com. Guest are welcome. There is a $5 fee for nonmembers on speaker nights. Bring a treat to share. For more information, contact Carol Evans at caroljevans@ erols.com.
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011 • Special Olympics Poker Bennett Building (24930 Old Three Notch Road, Hollywood) – 7:30 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, Oct. 12, 2011 • Gerrymandering Documentary at St. Mary’s College Cole Cinema, St. Mary’s College (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary’s City) – 4 p.m. What state has the most gerrymandered districts in the country? According to St. Mary’s College of Maryland Professor Todd Eberly, Maryland is one of the worst. Eberly, professor of political science and public policy, and Susan Grogan, professor of political science, will lead a panel discussion on the issue after a screening of the documentary “Gerrymandering.” The film, released in 2010, discusses the history and ethics of redrawing electoral district lines in order to give one party an advantage. “Gerrymandering, the act of drawing district lines strictly for partisan advantage, subverts representation and subjugates the interests of the people to the interests of political parties,” said Eberly. The issue is a hot topic in Maryland, where a special session of the Maryland General Assembly will soon convene to consider a new congressional map drawn by a task force appointed by Governor Martin O’Malley. “Governor O’Malley has an opportunity to correct the egregious abuse of process that produced Maryland’s current congressional districts – it remains to be seen whether he will rise to the occasion or simply bow before the pressure of the national party,” said Eberly. The event is free and open to the public.
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League of Women Voters Hosts Forum on Nuclear Safety at Calvert Cliffs The recent nuclear accident at Fukushima Daiichi in Japan has raised concerns in the United States regarding the safety of reactors. The Forum will examine whether factors that led to the Fukushima disaster have any effect on the safety of the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. The Leagues are conducting this Forum as a public service in response to concerns raised by citizens of Southern Maryland. This free public education forum will be held Thursday, Oct. 6, from 7-9 p.m.. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., at Calvert Marine Museum, 14150 Solomons Island Road, Solomons.
Forum Content and Format • A balanced Panel of distinguished and diverse experts will discuss how factors that affected the Fukushima plant are applicable or not applicable at the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. • The format includes presentations by Panel members, followed by a question-and-answer session with questions submitted from the audience. • The format and ground rules were developed by the Leagues of Women Voters. Sponsors
Marian Taylor, right, President of the IC Angels, Ladies Auxiliary to the Knights of Columbus Council 8159, presents a check for $300 to Jocelyn Beckman, Leonardtown director of Care Net. The auxiliary held a Pampered Chef and Longaberger basket fundraiser to raise the funds.
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Local Ghost Tours Capitalize on Haunted History
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
You are cordially invited to attend the St. Mary’s County
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Saturday, October 8, 2011 Lenny’s Restaurant
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Cindy Jones
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Tickets are $65.00 per individual and may be purchased online at www.stmarysgop.org please indicate meal preference Salmon or New York Strip Or by contacting Mary Burke-Russell 301-373-4334 maryell23@aol.com Advance reservations required
By authority Samuel T. Haynie Treasurer SMRCC
The weather is cooling down, costumes are on the racks, candy is on the shelves and the nights are falling a little bit sooner. Autumn is definitely on it’s way and, with it, Halloween season. To celebrate the holiday several historic locations in St. Mary’s County are hosting ghost tours for the thrill seekers and history lovers in the area. Ghost tours at Sotterley Plantation, at the end of Sotterley Road, run Oct. 13-15 and Oct. 21-22. The tour, titled “1878: After the Storm,” documents a hurricane and its aftermath at Sotterley. Eileen Miller, marketing manager with Historic Sotterley Plantation, said the script is based on a real life occurrence in 1878, when Dr. Briscoe was living at the plantation and there was a shipwreck off the shore. Miller said the story is set after a hurricane and shipwreck, when the spirits of the people who died are “causing a little havoc.” Miller said part of what makes the story spooky is the fact that it is woven in with historic events and integrates the real-life ghost stories from the plantation, making it feel more real. “Every year the Ghosts of Sotterley Tours gets better and better and the word is obviously out,” Miller said. “Last year’s sell-out crowd prompted us to add an additional weekend for the tours for the first time. We are so incredibly grateful for the time and talents of the Friends of Sotterley Acting Troupe, Ming and Dawna Diaz, Wesley Thomas, and James LePore. Every year they selflessly bring their brilliance and love of performance to Sotterley as volunteers, and every year they wow everyone.” For the past couple years, LePore has been the script writer for the Sotterley ghost tour, while Ming and Dawna have been involved for the past nine years, working with makeup and technical aspects. “Since James has been writing for us, it has gone to a whole new level,” Miller said. Sotterley tours last 40 to 45 minutes and run every 10 minutes. Because of the record
attendance numbers last year, Miller said a second weekend was added this year. Preordering tickets is required. For more information, or to purchase tickets to the Sotterley ghost tour, visit www.sotterley.com. Back for the second year is the Summerseat Ghost tour, written by Jimmy Dicus and his wife Teri. Like the Sotterley script, Dicus said they draw on Summerseat’s past for the “Gates of Summerseat” tour. One story that has been incorporated in the Summerseat ghost tour involves a failed love story resulting in a decapitated apparition. He said the script combines history, humor and horror, which “seems like a formula that works really well,” Dicus said. He said last year’s ghost tour was a sell out, and he’s anticipating this ghost tour being the same, especially with the attention the Ghost Hunters appearance has brought to the location. He said both the cast and the community members he has spoken to are looking forward to the tour. “There’s bee a lot of positive energy,” Dicus said. “Everyone’s really excited.” Tours are offered Oct. 20-22, and tickets can be purchased at www.summerseat.org for $15. Rounding out the month is the Spirits of Point Lookout tour, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of St. Mary’s County on Oct. 28-29. “Spirits of Point Lookout is a historically representative, interactive event featuring some of Point Lookout’s many legendary tragedies and hauntings,” according to stmarys-county.kiwanisone.org. The evenings includes music, concessions from Smokey Joe’s BBQ, Hawaii Joe and others, live presentations and games for the children. Spirits of Point Lookout is not a haunted house styled event, the website states. Presentations are suitable for children. The event requires a 50-minute, half-mile walk. Tickets for the Spirits of Point Lookout can be purchased at the gate for $15, which includes admission to the park. For more information, visit st-marys-county.kiwanisone. org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Change is in the Air
This is the first year in eight or nine years that I haven’t already changed my china cabinet’s Fall display. Maybe, in my mind, it will postpone the rest of the year speeding by. That probably isn’t the case however, since this year has been quite a doozy. I really think I want decorations that are a little more current and different. I know that switching out decorations does not seem important in the scheme of things, but it means changing a tradition. This is hard for me. I do break it into two themes: early Fall decorations and the Thanksgiving village. I might just pull out the Thanksgiving village and leave that up –it’s not like there are a bunch of roasted turkey ceramic pieces on spits and tables. Then I can leave the electrical cord system up when it’s time to switch to the Christmas village. I really do have lots more important things to think about, but when I’m up at two in the morning wandering around the house these crazy things cross my mind. Most likely, I will pull out my old Autumn plates and mugs, and the handmade table runners and end up being perfectly happy. Another Fall tradition is my husband planting grass in front of the house. Though, I think he does this in Spring too as you might recall. He thinks he knows what the problem was as to why grass won’t grow there – he thinks this time it is a go. You might remember me writing before about the “no mans area” where NO ONE is allowed to walk or breathe on. Last time he roped it off with caution tape and heavy twine. Mind you it is the length of our house, and you have to walk another fifty plus feet to get to the paths. I know what you are thinking, and he probably is as well, that it wouldn’t hurt me to walk an extra fifty plus feet. Well, that is something else entirely anyway. No need to hurt my own feelings this early in the week. I can wait another hour or so when I try to find something to wear for the day. The grass is a beautiful spring green which is a nice backdrop for all the gold and russet leaves that are beginning to fall on it. I asked him why he planted new grass right before we do the Halloween Trails, since this is where we normally set up the tables for our treats, libations, and the candy table. He said that we will just have to set up all the tables in the driveway this year. Change, again. I did mention that I thought the gravestones would look nice in the new grass, but that didn’t go over well. I can’t believe it is already time for the Halloween Trails to be planned and executed (sorry for the pun). I do want to change the Trails this year too, and we are actively thinking about what to do. We say this every year, and try to change at least one thing to keep it fresh. Our Fall Fun Faire at church is this weekend, and we have made some changes that we hope will appeal to the most people, so if you come and it looks like we are a little dazed, we might be. But we, like many other groups and stores these days, are adjusting prices and offerings that will be wallet friendly. A big change after 140 years, but one, I think, for the better. We’ll know more after the day is done. What is completely new for Fall is that we have a new grandson, Avery Jackson Oppermann who was born at 3:59 a.m. this past Monday morning. What a cutie: long dark hair, cobalt blue eyes. His eyes look like old soul’s eyes to me. When he hears a voice and quickly turns to it, he really looks at you, or looks into you. This will be the third boy in that family, what a rambunctious house that will be soon. And I know his Mom is still hoping for a baby girl to complete their little brood. I hope he grows up to be as curious and energetic as his two brothers, and helps to make this world a better place in his own way. After taking a little break this morning and going outside with Tidbit, I feel that giddy, love the world feeling, that I always worry I might lose. But it is still there. How could it not be on this beautiful, bright blue sky morning. The air is crisp and cool, yet the sun is hot. The perfect warm Fall day, with the hint of change in the air. A perfect day, and a perfect world for my morning. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
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Intelligencer, September 4, 1853). In 1881 the property was sold by his widow to the U. S. government for the new U. S. Naval Observatory. The Cornelius Barber, son of Barber mansion was located in the center of what is now Luke White Barber and Su- the Observatory Circle. Only the original carriage house sanna Rowles, was born near and stables of the Barber mansion survive. The Secret SerChaptico on April 24, 1803. vice currently occupies the carriage house. Why? Because As a young man, he moved this property is also the site of the home of the Vice Presito Washington, D.C. where dent of the U.S. John Adlum Barber, the only surviving child, he married Margaret married first, Frances Brockenbrough of WestCatherine Adlum moreland County, Virginia and they had in 1833. They four children before her death in 1873. His returned to second wife was Margaret Wall, of LewSt. Mary’s County for a while as their isburg, Pennsylvania, by whom he had eldest child, John Adlum Barber was a daughter, Mary Wall Barber. John born here in 1838. Another four chilBarber returned to St. Mary’s County dren were born in Georgetown, viz., by 1880 where he lived near Budd’s Susan Rowles Barber, 1842; Mary Creek until his death in 1905. “Died. Virginia Barber, 1844; Margaret AdAt his plantation in St. Mary’s lum Barber, 1845; and Luke White County, Maryland on Tuesday, OcBarber, 1849. Every one of the four tober 24, 1905, John Adlum Barber. younger children died in July 1849 of Funeral Thursday, October 26 at 4 cholera. PM from Oak Hill Chapel.” (WashAbout 1836 Cornelius bought ington Post, October 26, 1905). “Pretty Prospect”, a 73 acre parcel of Mary Wall Barber married Frederland in Georgetown and built a house ick Godcharles in 1904. She and her huscalled “North View,” completed in band lived in Northumberland County, 1852. The house was located on the Cornelius Pennsylvania until shortly after 1930 highest point in Washington, D.C. and Barber Courtesy of when they moved to St. Mary’s County had views of the Potomac River. It was Charleston Renaissance Gallery and lived at “Felicity”, Barber family designed by Calvert Vaux, an architect property. Her husband died here in 1944. and landscape designer, who also de“Frederic A. Godcharles. Ex-Director of Pennsigned the grounds of the White House and the Smithsonsylvania Library a Historian. Leonardtown, Md., ian, and later Central Park in New York City. Cornelius Barber enjoyed his new home for only a Dec. 30. Frederic A. Godcharles, former director of short time as he died on September 2, 1853. Death. At the Pennsylvania State Library and Museum and the North View, Georgetown Heights, on the 2nd inst., Cor- author of several books on Pennsylvania history, died nelius Barber, in the 51st year of his age. By his de- today in St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, after a cease, the community has last a valuable citizen and the brief Illness. He was 72 years old.” (New York Times, church a consistent communicant. A communicant in December 31, 1944). the church of St. John’s, Georgetown. (Daily National
eBooks, check out an eReader, or attend one of the eBooks workshops will be entered. The eReaders were donated by Southern Maryland Regional Library Association.
Library Items • Libraries receive new eReaders and offer training Beginning Tuesday, October 11, customers can try out the new eReaders provided by a grant from the Maryland Division of Library Development and Services. All three branches have a NOOK Color, iPad, and Kindle. Lexington Park and Charlotte Hall have the NOOK Touch. Charlotte Hall also has the Kobo Reader and the Pandigital Novel. Customers can check out an eReader to use in the library for two hours. Those interested in eBooks and eReaders can register for a workshop being offered at each branch with Lexington Park’s being the first on Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m. The workshop will provide an overview of eReaders and demonstrations on how to checkout and transfer the library’s eBooks. Those who have laptops and eReaders can bring them for assistance in getting started. Leonardtown’s will be Nov. 21 and Charlotte Hall’s on Dec. 16. Registration is required. • Customers can win a NOOK Color or Kindle Each branch will be giving away a NOOK Color and one lucky person will win a Kindle in a drawing on December 17. Starting Oct. 11 customers who inquire about
• Tie dying workshop offered for teens Teens in grades 6-12 can bring a 100% cotton shirt to tie dye on Oct. 11 at Lexington Park. Mike and Virginia Richardson of “Yes Virginia Creations” will teach the event and provide the other supplies. The program begins at 5 p.m. Entries for the Teen Express Yourself Art Contest are due Oct. 15 at any branch. The winner at each branch will receive art supplies and be announced at the Art Gallery Showcase at Lexington Park on Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. Details can be found on the Teen Programs webpage. Registration is requested. • Students and parents can learn about financing college Dr. Caroline Bright, Director of Financial Aid at St. Mary’s College, will present information on paying for college and on filling out the FAFSA form on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at Lexington Park. Great Mills High School Career Counselor Robin Willis will discuss scholarships. Leonardtown will offer the same program on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. • Read. Learn. Grow. Families and caregivers can drop in with their young children anytime from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Oct. 15 at Leonardtown, Oct. 17 at Charlotte Hall or Oct. 18 at Lexington Park to enjoy fun activities. These fun activities can be used every day to help their little ones get ready to learn to read.
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Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 • Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m. • 80s Night Fat Boy’s Country Store (41566 Medleys Neck Road, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m.
• Special Olympics Poker Bennett Building (24930 Old Three Notch Road, Hollywood) – 7:30 p.m. • Hydra FX Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. • The Rainmaker Three Notch Theatre (21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park) – 8 p.m. • Male Dancer Night Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8 p.m. • Thirsty Thursday Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) – 8 p.m. • All You Can Drink Ladies Night Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 9 p.m. • Ladies Night with DJ Pable Cadillac Jack’s (21367 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park) – 9 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 • Lost John and Banjo Pete Fenwick Street Used Books and Music (41655A Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) – 5 p.m. • Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m. • First Friday Live Music The Brewing Grounds (41658 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) – 6:30 p.m. • Randy Ritchie on Piano Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) – 6:30 p.m. • Billy Breslin Leonardtown Grill (25470 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m. • Piranhas Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. • Live Motown with Chyp and Andrea Rustic River Bar and Grill (40874 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown) – 8:30 p.m. • DJ Mike Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) – 9 p.m. • All You Can Drink Night with DJ Chris Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three
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• 17 Scars, Transgresstion and Burnt to Ashes Memories Nightclub and Bar (2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf) – 9 p.m. • Karaoke On Demand with DJ/KJ Steadyrockin’ Cadillac Jack’s (21367 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park) – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 • PRAD Presents the California Ramblers Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) – 1 p.m. • Fair Warning DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m. • Oktoberfest on Solomons SMSA Clubhouse (14490 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) – 6 p.m. • Randy Ritchie on Piano Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) – 6:30 p.m. • Special Olympics Poker Bennett Building (24930 Old Three Notch Road, Hollywood) – 7:30 p.m.
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• Deep Stack Hold ‘Em Indian Head Moose Lodge (11 Town Street, Indian Head) – 1 p.m. • March of Dimes Ride, Naked, DJ Mike and The Craze Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) – 2 p.m. • Elk’s Big Game Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament St. Mary’s County Elk’s Lodge (45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park) – 6 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 10, 2011 • Migraine Mondays Fat Boy’s Country Store (41566 Medleys Neck Road, Leonardtown) – 4 p.m. • Team Trivia DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6:30 p.m. • Southern Maryland Karaoke Championship Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 7 p.m. • Free Pool Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) – 8 p.m.
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• Andy Poxon Band Fat Boy’s Country Store (41566 Medleys Neck Road, Leonardtown) – 8 p.m.
• Fair Warning DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m.
• Anthony Ryan Band Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8 p.m.
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• Open Pool Tables Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 7 p.m.
• The Not So Modern Jazz Quartet The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 8 p.m.
• Special Olympics Poker Bennett Building (24930 Old Three Notch Road, Hollywood) – 7:30 p.m.
• Vendetta Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) – 9 p.m. • Sharper Image with Miles from Clever in the Front Bar Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) – 9 p.m. • Surreal Memories Nightclub and Bar (2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf) – 9 p.m. • Facedown Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 9:30 p.m. • Karaoke On Demand with DJ/KJ Steadyrockin’ Cadillac Jack’s (21367 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park) – 9:30 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 12, 2011 • Mason Sebastian DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m. • Karaoke Loveville Tavern (28275 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m. • Ladies Night Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) – 8 p.m. • Wolf’s Hot Rods and Old Gas Blues Jam Beach Cove Restaurant (8416 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach) – 8 p.m. • Karaoke Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 8 p.m.
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SENIOR LIVING • Garvey Scrabble Tournament All playing levels are welcome to participate in this social scrabble tournament at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, October 19 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Entry fee is $4/person. Cash prizes will be awarded. Advanced registration is required by Friday, October 14 and may be done by calling the Garvey Receptionist at 301.475.4200, ext. 1050. At Noon there will be a break for lunch.
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• Loffler Book Club Meets on Thursday, October 13 If you didn’t get a chance to attend September’s book club meeting at Loffler but would like to participate this month, you still have time to read the book assigned for October. The book is “Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter” by Tom Franklin. Loffler Book Club meets Thursday, October 13 at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome, whether or not you have read the book. You will enjoy the discussion and find out what November’s assignment is. Call 301-737-5670 ext 1655 or e-mail Sheila. graziano@stmarysmd.com if you need more information. Otherwise, just come on over!
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• EFT Clinic at Loffler twice a month Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a simple, yet very effective treatment that consists of tapping on several meridian points within your body to release emotional difficulties that cause you physical illness. Based
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Yard Sale at Northern Senior Activity Center The Northern Senior Activity Center Council will be holding a Yard Sale open to the public on Friday, October 14, from 1-4:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 15, beginning at 6:30 a.m. (rain/shine) at the Northern Senior Activity Center in Charlotte Hall. Proceeds will benefit the Northern Senior Activity Center. If you have any donations (no clothes please), they can be dropped off Friday, October 14 until 10 a.m. at the Center. For further information call Pat Myers 301-884-8714.
Loffler Sponsors ‘Pack Your Bag’ Event Here is a chance to speak with a pharmacist one-on-one about the medications you are taking to see if they are compatible with each other and any supplements (or foods) you may be using. Bring all your medications, vitamins and supplements to Loffler on Friday, October 14 between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins will be seen on space available basis. We need to have at least 5 appointments scheduled to hold this event. To make an appointment call 301-7375670 ext. 1658.
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Bleachers Longing For The Good Old Days By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer On the final day of the season, New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes completed a personally successful season, if not so much for the 4th place Mets, by winning a tight race for the National League batting championship. Reyes entered game 162 with a .336 average, slightly ahead of Milwaukee’s Ryan Braun. In his first at bat, Reyes bunted for a base hit, raising his average to a nearly insurmountable .337. Reyes had apparently done the math: knowing a leadoff hit would nearly assure him of being the first Metropolitan to win a batting title, he asked manager Jerry Manuel to remove him from the game, should he get a hit, to preserve his batting average. After Reyes’ single, Manuel obliged and, sure enough, Reyes “won” the batting crown. Yeah? Every kid has heard their parents lament about how much easier things are now, how tough things were “back in the day” and how those brutal years, apparently just after humans ceased to live in caves and forage for food, forged far stronger character. I remember one particular occasion, after a questionable school closer for a snow event, when my father was giving me the “today’s kids are soft” business. His irritation swelled as he described how, in his day, there were no such days off and kids would deal with the weather by wrapping their precious school shoes in newspaper and walking to where they could meet the bus. It sounded quite impressive. The only problem was he was telling the story in the presence of my grandmother who, after composing her laughter at his dramatic account, proceeded to describe how her generation did the same thing; only the newspaper protected their bare feet, not a pair of dress shoes. I have no idea who was telling the truth - if anyone - but I exited that conversation thinking my grandmother was a bad, bad lady and that she grew up in a crazy era. Looking back, I’m certain both were embellishing at least slightly, but they were also making a valid point. I did have it easier. My kids have it easier than I did (and yes, I’ve made sure to point it out to them…minus the company of my parents, of course). What has been the impact on society? It’s difficult to quantify, but I don’t think it’s hard to recognize that today’s adolescents and young adults tend to perceive, process and react to situations with greater individual sensitivity and with less contemplation of the consequences external to themselves. If an issue doesn’t present an identifiable personal impact, they don’t care about it. Look at the shows on T.V. now (a pretty decent gauge of society’s psychological status). My parents grew up watching Father Knows Best and Leave It To Beaver. I grew up with the Cosby’s and Family Ties. All were shows with lessons about life and assimilating into a family or group. No character wished to shine above or at the expense of another. Now it’s the Kardashian’s (a show that’s tolerable only when muted) and Jersey Shore: shows that feature egocentric people who believe they are the center of the universe around which everything revolves. Reyes’ choice to tap out and preserve a personal accomplishment was an egregious example of the prevalent me-first state of mind. He didn’t care about the fans, who had paid to see the Mets’ best, or winning the game; it was about him first and foremost. Not only is it doubtful that this would have happened in prior generations, it didn’t. In 1941 Ted Williams entered the final day of the season with a far more significant .400 batting average. When offered to sit out the day’s double-header to preserve his historic accomplished, Williams scoffed at the notion, recorded 6 hits and raised his season-ending average to .406. Williams valued the fans, the game and his availability to his teammates over his individual numbers. This is a front and center contrast between past and present generations’ approach to daily operations. It leaves me suddenly overwhelmed with nostalgia for days, athletes and attitudes past. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com
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Winchester Va.’s Rick Edmonds drove the race of his career as he was triumphant in the 20th annual running of the Southern Maryland Nationals last Saturday night at Potomac speedway. In scoring his first-ever street stock feature win at the track, Edmonds became the 16th different driver to score a win in this highly coveted event and the hefty $2500 winners share that went with it. 2009 nationals winner Mike Corbin and Edmonds paced the 26-car starting field to the initial green flag of the event. Utilizing the high-side of the speedway, Edmonds outdragged Corbin as the pack raced of turn two to garner the top-spot. From that point on, Edmonds would eventually go on to lead all 35-laps of the race but not without numerous challenges by eventual runner-up Mike Corbin. “I cant believe we finally won the nationals. “The emotional Edmonds stated as the tears rolled down his cheeks. “We’ve been trying so hard for a lot of years to win this race, and to get my first-ever win here at Potomac in this race is a dream come true.” Despite Edmond’s dominating performance, his mount was starting to falter near the end of the race. “This thing was spitting and sputtering with about five to go and I was about to cry inside the car.” Edmonds emphasized. “She held together and I cant thank everyone enough who helped me get here tonight.” Kyle Nelson, in his first start of the season, came home third, 26th starting Terry Staton took fourth and 13th starting Mike Rose completed the top-five. Setting fast-time in time trials over the 38-car field was Mike Rose with a one-lap time of 18.266. Heats went to Darren Alvey, Mike Corbin, Kurt Zimmerman and Scottie Nelson with twin consolations going to Jimmy Jessmer Jr. and Mike Grady Jr. David Williams, the 2011 Potomac late model champion, scored his second win of the season and his 10th overall feature win of 2011, with a dominating performance in the 30-lap limited late model headliner. After three aborted starts, third starting Williams inherited the top spot as the field finally went green. That was all Williams needed as he would lead every lap over runner-up Bruce Kane to post his 34th career limited late model win at Potomac. “We set a goal of 10 wins this season , and I’m glad we were able to reach that goal. The car was just about perfect tonight which made my job that much easier.” David Puckett took third, track champion Ben Bowie was fourth and Bubby Tharp filled the front-five. Heats for the 17-cars on hand went to Williams and Kane. Second year racer Chris Arnold drove the race of his career as he was the winner of the 30-lap modified contest for his first feature win anywhere. Arnold wrestled the top-spot from Travis Larouqe on the 17th lap and would then drive away to a convincing victory. “Man this is awesome.” Arnold stated. “I’m really happy
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that my first win came here at Potomac, this is one of my favorite tracks.” Larouqe held on for second, Brandon Galloway was third, Rich Marks took fourth and Eric Erwin completed the top-five. Heats for the 16 cars went to Arnold and Mike Reynolds. Jonathon Raley appeared to have capped of a successful rookie season in the hobby stock division as he rolled to his fourth win of the season and the $1000 top prize that went with it. However Raley refused a post-race inspection after his victory handing the win to second place finisher and 2009 nationals winner Jimmy Randall. John Burch was second, Wesley Givens took third, Brandon Sandridge was fourth and Danny Loth was the top-five. Heats for the 24-cars entered went to Ricky Douglas, Randall and Brian Adkins. In other weekend action, 2011 track champion John Hardesty scored his third win of the season in the 30-lap strictly stock feature and Josh Wilkins was victorious in the rain-shortened 10-lap u-car feature. Street Stock Feature Finish 1. Ricky Edmonds 2. Mike Corbin 3. Kyle Nelson 4. Terry Staton 5. Mike Rose 6. Danny Zechman 7. Scottie Nelson 8. Kurt Zimmerman 9. Ed Pope 10. Mike Latham 11. Paul Quattro 12. Darren Alvey 13. Jimmy Jessmer Jr. 14. Dale Reamy 15. Jimmy Combs 16. Rick Stouffer 17. David Kaiser 18. Billy Farmer 19. Bryan Kerns 20. Troy Kassiris 21. Stephen Quade 22. Mike Grady Jr. 23. Michael Carter 24. Dave Stouffer Jr. 25. James Sparks 26. Craig Tankersley Limited late model feature finish 1. David Williams 2. Bruce Kane 3. David Puckett 4. Ben Bowie 5. Bubby Tharp 6. Derrick Quade 7. Paul Cursey 8. Tommy Wagner Jr. 9. Tyler Emory 10. Barry Lear 11. Pat Wood 12. Kevin Cooke 13. Matt Quade 14. Sam Archer 15. Glenn Elliott 16. CJ Brown 17. Allan Canter Modified feature finish 1. Chris Arnold 2. Travis Larouqe 3. Brandon Galloway 4. Rich Marks 5. Eric Erwin 6. Brian Dobie 7. Paige Harrison 8. Jimmy Duncan 9. Russell Erwin 10. Lance Grady 11. Brandon Greither 12. Tim Schulte 13. Tony Quade 14. Mike Reynolds 15. Dan Arnold 16. Craig Ramich Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Jimmy Randall 2. John Burch 3. Wesley Givens 4. Brandon Sandridge 5. Danny Loth 6. Joey Dean 7. Andrew Tarbox 8. Matt Tarbox 9. Bud Pickeral 10. Jerry Deason 11. Mark Guthrie 12. Ryan Toole 13. Jimmy Meek 14. Bobby Meixsall 15. Brian Adkins 16. Ricky Douglas 17. Wil Nelson 18. James Sutphin 19. Don Breach 20. Brittany Wenk 21. David Bowler 22. David Savage 23. Jonathon Raley (DQ)
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Thursday, October 6, 2011
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Bowles Farms 2011 Corn Maze & Pumpkin Farm Southern MD’s Largest Corn Maze & Pumpkin Harvest is BACK!!!
“Come see why getting lost is so much family fun” Operating Dates: September 24th to October 30th, 2011
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Hours Of Operation Mon – Fri: By Appointment Only Saturday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Rates Admission: $10.00 3 and Under FREE Croup Rates Available (15 or more)
By Keith McGuire I feel a little bit strange this week. I took the time to write a gleaming report last week about the abundance of different species of fish that we now have in the area. Then the weekend came. Howling winds, really cold, unseasonable temperatures, and cloudy drizzle and rain kept many of us away from the water. Well, we can sit around and commiserate over the foul weather, or we can get out there and do something. It turned out to be a great Saturday to head to the deer woods, if you were so inclined. Cooler temperatures kept the bugs at bay, and sparked movement in the animals. It also turned out to be a great time Jigging and Popping Fall Stripers for the Sotterley Wine Festival, When you’re able to travel to the Eastern if you have a taste for the stuff Shore side of the Bay, be sure to try Hooper of grapes. On the other hand, Saturday and Sunday Straights and the Honga River. A lot of anmay have been a little too brutal for fishing, glers are hooking up on nice speckled trout but Thursday and Friday were great with there. When asked what bait he was using, some good local catches of stripers, bluefish, one angler told me, “…anything that wigwhite perch, and even speckled trout for those gles!” Most are using small bucktail jigs who didn’t mind the cooling temperatures. dressed with a Bass Assassin™ or Bass KanThe Bay was not extremely rough, so some of dy Delight (BKD) ™ and tossing them around the hardiest anglers managed to get out there. shoreline points with clear water and good The rivers, on the other hand, were fishable current. Apparently, the specks love it there! Bottom fishing is producing white perch by most and produced good catches of stripers and perch. I don’t know anyone who fished on and other species, depending on the bait being used. Most everything is hitting bloodworms Saturday or Sunday. Do not despair. Better weather is on the and peeler crabs (when you can get them). way. Do not winterize the boat just yet! There White perch are most cooperative now, and are still massive schools of breaking stripers will still chase small spinner baits cast around and bluefish in the Bay. Jigging in and around shoreline and deeper water structures. To follow-up on my recent article about these schools should produce good keeper size stripers and 3 – 5 pound bluefish. Casting the Northern Snakehead, check out the new top water plugs around rocky outcroppings video posted on the Maryland Department of and fishy looking shorelines has become one Natural Resources website. http://dnr.maryof my favorite methods for catching rockfish. land.gov/fisheries/. Don’t forget to take a picture of your It’s a little work, but with very willing fish it is catch and send it to me with a report at the also one heck of a lot of fun! Most everyone talks about casting to the email address below. rocks at Cedar Point, which is a favorite location. This spot can be treacherous, though, riverdancekeith@gmail.com. Keith has been a recreational angler and requires exceptional boat handling skills. There are many other areas that can be just on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries as good. Look for clear, moving water, and for over 50 years; he fishes weekly from his structure for your top water casts. With as small boat during the season, and spends many stripers as we have around now, many his free time supporting local conservation organizations. other less dangerous areas are holding fish.
Admission To The Farm Includes
Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Wagon Rides, Mini Straw Maze, Children’s Corn Box, Children’s Barrel Rides, Straw Mountain, Corn Maze Express, Special Weekend Events
We have acres and acres of pumpkins available for a small additional fee. Cupcake Shop
Decorating Supplies:
Mums, Corn Stalks, Straw, Gourds, and Indian Corn
Take a taste of fall home with you.
Food & Refreshments On-Site Large Covered Picnic Area Air-Conditioned/Heated Restrooms
Host Your: Team Building Event or Birthday Party Here!! Located at the intersection of Route 234 and Pincushion Road in Clements, MD For More Details Visit Us At: Office: 301-475-2139
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Saturday & Sunday, October 8th & 9th (All Day) SCOUTS WEEKEND: We are setting aside an entire weekend to celebrate all Scouts! Come with your troop or in your uniform and receive $2.00 off general admission. Call to book your troops reservation today.
Email: bowlesfarm@rcn.com
Sunday, October 9th (All Day) FIRE & RESCUE APPRECIATION DAY: A day to honor our Fire Fighters and EMS Members; Bring your kids out for Fire Trucks ride from 12:00 to 3:00. Fire & Rescue Members will receive $2.00 Off Admission. (ID Required).
St. Mary’s Hopsital Health Connections Mobile Outreach Center Will Be Here!
The County Times
Thursday, October 6, 2011
As you journey through the many health issues and choices affecting adults today, come join us at the... St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services
Health Fair The Way To Wellness Friday, October 21, 2011 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Hall 24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood, Maryland 20636 • Health Screenings include Skin Cancer, Hearing, Depression, and Massages also provided • Flu Inoculations
(Medicare card holders should bring their cards; a $20 payment, by cash or check is appreciated from those not eligible for Medicare) • Presentations and Demonstrations include, Couponing, Tai Chi for Arthritis, Practical Self Defense Demonstration and many others. For a full schedule contact Jennifer Hunt at 301-475-4200 ext. 1073.
For more information call 301.475.4200, ext. 1051 or visit the Department of Aging website at stmarysmd.com/aging Brought to you by the Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County: Francis Jack Russell, President; Lawrence D. Jarboe; Cynthia L. Jones; Todd B. Morgan; Daniel L. Morris and the Department of Aging & Human Services.
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