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Former Republican candidate for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District, Charles Lollar said this weekend he will decide whether to seek political office by Oct. 23.

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ews No Federal Help For Storm Seafarer’s School Seeks County Backing on Loans Victims in St. Mary’s By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Last week the Obama Administration, through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), named four Maryland counties disaster zones after Tropical Storm Lee and authorized funds to help displaced homeowners and low-income renters. St. Mary’s County was not one of them. “Families who may have been forced from their homes need to know that help is available to begin the rebuilding process,” said Secretary for Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan in a prepared statement. “Whether it’s foreclosure relief for FHA insured families or helping these counties to recover, HUD stands ready to help in any way we can.” The counties authorized for assistance were Cecil, Anne Arundel, Prince George’s and Charles counties. Officials here say that they applied for both public disaster relief as well as for private homeowners, dozens of whom were displaced after Hurricane Irene, but were denied the private assistance for both storm events. “Believe me, we applied,” said Bob Schaller, director of the Department of Economic and Community Development. “The way the formula works, in the end there just wasn’t enough [damage] … it didn’t hit the threshold.” County spokesman Tony Jones stated in an e-mail that there were just two families in the county in transition from temporary to permanent housing out of the 26 families that sought assistance after the storm. “To date there are still 68 homes in the county which suffered damage during Irene which remain uninhabitable,” Jones’ statement read. “Most of these are the result of homeowners still awaiting decisions from their insurance companies.” Public assistance from the federal government covered much of the county’s expenditures for the disaster clean up, for which the county government appropriated slightly more than $3 million in reserve funds for which it planned to get reimbursed. Private assistance might still be had, however, Schaller said, if residents seek it out from local non-profit groups who assist in curbing poverty and homelessness, since those groups did receive some disaster relief funding.

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point is having talks with county government to help secure their approval for a certain type of bond that would allow the school to borrow at a reduced interest rate to fund waterfront improvements there, The County Times has learned. County Administrator John Savich confirmed that lawyers for both groups are still negotiating the issue, but there has been no formal proposal offered to the Board of County Commissioners yet. Savich said that the school leadership is requesting the approval of the county to take advantage of a special portion of the federal tax code that allows them to borrow what is known as economic development revenue bonds. “It has nothing to do with the county’s debt capacity or our debt ceiling,” Savich said. “The full faith and credit of the county government is not at stake. It doesn’t count against our debt.” Savich said that the school could qualify to take advantage of that particular part of the tax code because it is considered an economic asset locally. “It’s a significant employer in the county,” Savich said. “It just authorizes the borrower to access those provisions of the tax code.” County Commissioner President Francis Jack Russell (D-St. George Island) is one of the county’s residents that is employed by the school. Russell’s 2011 financial disclosure statement shows that he has a paid position there as a marine instructor.

Russell told The County Times that he knew few details of the talks between bond attorneys, but that if the measure came before the board he would likely abstain from voting. “If it came to a vote in all probability I would recuse myself,” Russell said. Don Nolan, vice president in charge of the school, said that the improvements would encompass about 1,000 feet of waterfront, some of it bulkhead and some of is stone revetment, but because the scope of the project had not been determined he could not offer a dollar figure on the cost. “We’re just putting out feelers; were looking for some options to finance it,” Nolan said of the project. Nolan said that since 1968 the school has been operating in Piney Point, and as a school it is exempt from paying property taxes while employing more than 200 people. According to figures from the county tax assessment office, the property there is valued at a little over $61.6 million. The county treasurer’s office confirmed that if the school were not exempt it would have owed nearly $640,000 in property taxes this year. Savich said he expects the proposal to come from school officials, but it could be months away. About 10 years ago the county authorized Triton Metals to access the bonds to facilitate their move to the county industrial park in California, he said. “This is a proposal that will be coming to us, that’s my understanding.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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ews Lollar to Decide on Political Future Soon By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Former Republican candidate for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District, Charles Lollar told audience members at the St. Mary’s County Lincoln/Reagan Dinner that he will decide whether to seek political office by Oct. 23. Lollar, of Newburg, told GOP insiders that the strain of campaigning last year against incumbent Democrat Congressman Steny Hoyer, as well as multiple deployments to the Middle East as a senior Marine Corps officer, took a toll on his family. He said that his political future rests in the hands of his wife, Rosha, but the talk he gave this weekend sounded much like a man who can still energize Republicans. “Oct. 23, I’ll know what I’ll be doing,” Lollar said Oct. 8 at Lenny’s Restaurant in California, who added that Republicans must come together in coming elections to ensure their candidates get elected to Congress and the State House. He said political change is necessary to foster business and economic growth in the private sector, which he claimed is critical to forestall ris-

ing unemployment he said would hit Maryland if deep cuts at the federal level occurred. “Maryland is headed for an economic disaster,” Lollar said, warning of its dependence on federal spending. “If they make cuts of 22 percent we’re going to lose 150,000 jobs.” Lollar’s figures match those of a study posted by the Sage Policy Group in Baltimore, which estimated that a 22 percent cut in federal spending as advocated by the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform appointed by President Obama would result in deep withering of the state’s job field. This would have the affect of raising unemployment to 11.8 percent, both Lollar and the study said. Lollar, the keynote speaker, called on Republican voters to stay united and look to God and the Founding Fathers as the guideposts to victory; he said that capitalism cannot survive without philanthropy and a “belief in something bigger than us.” Todd Eberly, political science professor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, said that Lollar’s prospects may be used up in the 5th District, since it has been drawn to ensure that a Democrat remains in power. The recent redrawing of the districts proposed by Gov. Martin O’Malley’s commission on the issue has left it virtually unchanged except for removing portions of Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties. For Lollar to win, Eberly said, it would take African American Democrats in Prince George’s or Charles counties, as well as conservative voters in Southern Maryland to cast ballots for him. “That would take the mother of all coalitions,” Eberly said. “I don’t see a future for him running against Hoyer.” Lollar’s better chances might be to run for a statewide office, like the U.S. Senate, because he would receive broad support from conservatives around the state and be able to rely less on African American Democrats. “But he would have to raise his profile for that,” Eberly said. Still GOP operatives in St. Mary’s County have been pushing for Lollar to run against Hoyer again, and have even begun a campaign to show their declared support for him to encourage him to enter the race in 2014.

Clark’s Rest Still Waiting on SHA Approval By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Prince Frederick-based Marrick Properties is set to move ahead on its Clark’s Rest development just off Route 5 in Leonardtown, but the State Highway Administration (SHA) wants to it to go back to the drawing board, the town’s administrator Laschelle McKay said. Clark’s Rest has been on the books for five years now, she said, and the developer has already received their permits from the Maryland Department of the Environment but now SHA wants to do more surveys on the property due to more stringent storm water management standards the state has implemented. SHA originally requested the developer cede 80 feet worth of land from near the roadway to allow for the eventual widening of Route 5, McKay said, which the company did. The most recent demands from the state

could mean that Marrick Properties would have to give up more land, because new storm water regulations prohibit ponds and other tools that allow builders to have more density, instead relying on more green space to filter storm water of any polltants. While this may preserve some green space, developers have complained that the additional need for land only drives up the cost of projects, sometimes making it necessary to abandon them all together. “For five years we’ve been working with them to get their approvals, it just isn’t fair,” McKay said. Clark’s Rest is a planned community of 340 single family and town home units to be constructed on 178 acres of former agricultural land. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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ews Experts Debate Safety of Nuclear Plant By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Nuclear plant operators and officials at Calvert Cliffs in Lusby say their facility has an enviable safety record, but detractors of nuclear power in general say that they should pay more attention to safety at both Calvert Cliffs and facilities around the nation in light of the disaster that befell Fukushima, Japan earlier this year. The two sides met Oct. 7 at the Calvert Marine Museum to debate the safety of nuclear power and most agreed that the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, leading to the meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant was not the likely threat to Calvert Cliffs. Paul Gunther, of Beyond Nuclear, one of the opposing parties to the third planned reactor at Calvert Cliffs, said the next threat could be man made. “I’m worried about something like a cyber tsunami” that could attack the computer network of the plant to cause a malfunction, Gunter said, warning that the presence of “military grade viruses” is a real concern. Gunter also chastised Calvert Cliffs owner Constellation Energy Nuclear Group (CENG), and all others, for not resolving safety issues, such as what is known as Generic Safety Issue 191. The issue basically is one that the nuclear industry has been trying to resolve for years and involves the reactor’s emergency core coolant system. In the event of an emergency where the reactor begins to overheat, high pressure releases inside the system can cause debris to pile up, Gunter said, essentially clogging the emergency coolant. “Basically the reactor loses the ability to cool itself,” Gunter said in a later interview. With the inability to cool the fission reaction of the nuclear fuel, a plant can be in danger of a meltdown. Maria Korsnick, chief nuclear officer for CENG and 17-year veteran of working at Calvert Cliffs, said that the Fukushima incident had prompted the nuclear industry to work on more ways to deal with long term power outages and on the emergency coolant issue, CENG is “continuing to make modifications” to the system. Mohammed Modarres, a nuclear scientist with the University of Maryland, said that simulations the industry have used in the past help them to prepare for the affects of natural or man made disasters, but the focus should be on extending the ability to deal with long term power outages that last more than 24-hours, which is the standard on most disaster models. “Calvert Cliffs and the rest of the reactors in this country have a phenomenal record of safety,” Modarres said. “It’s a technology to be promoted, not feared.” The owner of CENG, Electricite de France, is still seeking to build a third nuclear reactor at Calvert Cliffs but has not yet found another U.S. partner to run the site as required by federal law; and while Calvert Cliffs is regarded as a safe facility it has been criticized both by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and senior employees for safety and security lapses. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Aging Buildings Demolished in Leonardtown By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Two graying and dilapidated two story buildings, which served alternately as apartments and business fronts for decades were torn down Tuesday as Leonardtown government continues to negotiate with property owners over blighted sites. Jim Miedzinski, one of the owners of the properties, watched as the buildings were torn down by construction contractors using an excavator’s claw. “That’s the room I was born in,” he said as the machine tore into the left-rear portion of the old house. Miedzinski said that up until two years ago he had the buildings open as apartments but decided to completely shut them down. “The apartments got so old as to be irreparable,” Miedzinski said. Back in the 1940s one of the buildings was used as a storefront for the Southern Maryland Bottling Co., he said, where soda was distributed, Contractors tear down an aging building on Lawrence Avenue in Leonardtown. but that was shut down in 1942 for lack of sugar during World War II. As the claw ripped into the side tear down vacant and aging buildings, they celebrated the removal of the building and then into the roof and the attic, various items of the two buildings right next to each other on Lawrence Avenue. like an old box spring, cooler and metal cans came down with the Mayor J. Harry Norris said that the Miedzinski family agreed rest of the debris. to have the town demolish the buildings and said that their demise “I don’t even know what’s up there,” Miedzinski said with a was a long time in coming. laugh. “I’m afraid to go up and find out.” “They’ve been an eyesore for quite a long time,” Norris told For several years town officials have grappled with blight and The County Times. “And it was becoming a public safety issue.” abandoned buildings in town as a direct contrast to their revitalNorris said that the property had been the site of several breakization efforts and recently have enacted ordinances strengthening ins and was also a site where squatters were living. property maintenance standards. While town officials are waiting for other property owners to guyleonard@countytimes.net

Tri-County Council Funds Job Training By Sarah Miller Staff Writer In an ongoing effort to cut down on the unemployment rate, the state has started a new initiative to get unskilled laborers in the workplace for job training. Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland director of regional workforce and business development Daryl Rosenbaum said the Council is offering a program called On-the-Job Training (OJT) which provides funds to businesses to train new employees. The tri-county council has 20 contracts they can fill, which is the equivalent of putting 20 people into the workforce. Rosenbaum said the goal is to fill the gap between experience and employment. Sev-

eral employers will not hire a person who has no experience in the job they are being hired for, but without the chance at that first job, they can’t get the experience they need. “This is all part of the job creation program,” Rosenbaum said. Eligible employers can receive 50 to 90 percent reimbursement for a new employee’s wages for the agreed upon training period. Small businesses can get 90 percent of the trainee’s wages reimbursed, medium companies can get 75 percent and large ones can get up to 50 percent reimbursement, Rosenbaum said. Jobs that offer up to $24 per hour are eligible to enter into a contract with the tricounty council to put a person to work. Rosenbaum said there is a chance the tri-county region could get more funding,

MIL Family Field Unveiled at Ryken

Photo by Sarah Miller St. Mary’s Ryken unveiled the name of their football field before their football game Friday night. The MIL Family field was named for the Long family and Maurice I. Long, a 1966 graduate of Ryken High School and former chairman of the St. Mary’s Ryken Board of Directors. His three children, Jennifer Long, Marisa Daley and Megan Long, are all graduates of St. Mary’s Ryken. In addition to making the donation that allowed them to name the sports field, the Long family has established an endowed scholarship at SMR. Maurice Long is also the president and co-founder of the MIL Corporation.

if enough contracts are awarded to businesses. The plan is to get an assortment of large, medium and small businesses hiring people, and giving them money to do so until the worker is done with training. The tri-county council also does interviews with the employees before and after, as well as keeping tabs on them during their training to make the OJT more efficient. The tri-county council JobSource will also match qualified candidates with approved job openings and help design a training plan to meet business needs. For more information, call Ruth Davis at the St. Mary’s County JobSource office at 240412-3360, or email at rdavis@tccsmd.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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By Marta Hummel Mossburg Green jobs are supposed to be one of the pillars of Maryland’s future economy. Twenty percent of the state’s energy is supposed to come from renewable sources by 2020, including 2 percent from solar energy. But the Solyndra bankruptcy shows the failure of a government policy of picking winners and losers. Taxpayers may be on the hook for $535 million because of the California-based company’s bankruptcy filing last month. Congress, the FBI and the Treasury Department are all investigating why the company received a loan guarantee from the Department of Energy despite ample warning that it was not viable. And we could be even more in the hole following two other loan guarantees of more than $1 billion to solar projects in Nevada and Arizona. Now to jobs. Maryland has been one of the worst states at creating jobs since the recession ended, green jobs included. Nationally, green jobs are also losing people. As Joel Kotkin wrote in Forbes recently, “Since 2006, the waste management and remediation sector -- a critical portion of the green economy -- actually lost over 480,000 jobs, 4 percent of its total employment.” What sector is adding jobs? The biggest growth is happening in the mining, oil and natural gas industries. One bright spot: The number of people installing solar panels in the state is increasing. But the cost -- from about $9,000 to $50,000 per house -- is prohibitive to most residents. (The median household income in Maryland is about $69,000.) Even those with the cash to install them have little incentive to do so, considering that the payoff in energy savings can take decades. And with home prices in decline or stagnating, the initial outlay will likely never be recouped at sale. And we haven’t even gotten to the cost of generating electricity with solar energy compared with other types of energy. Solar power is about three times as expensive as electricity produced by natural gas. By comparison, wind energy starts at about twice as much. It’s one thing for individuals to make the decision to switch to solar, but a state policy mandating a certain percentage of solar electricity will hit all ratepayers. Constellation Energy just announced last week plans for a $60 million solar facility in Emmitsburg. Energy from the project will be bought by Maryland’s Department of General Services and the University of Maryland. Nowhere in the press release about the project was the projected cost of the energy versus electricity produced by natural gas. But it’s a given that the project means Maryland taxpayers will be forking over more money to provide energy to state agencies. The same thing will happen to individual ratepayers as more energy suppliers are forced by politics to buy more renewable energy. For example, an offshore wind farm supported by Gov. Martin O’Malley was projected to cost ratepayers an extra $9 per month if it goes forward. California has some of the highest electricity costs in the nation because of its mandates -- something Marylanders have to look forward to. Green energy is expensive, unreliable and a job-killing folly. Maryland needs cheap, reliable energy to grow, not utopian goals. Marta Hummel Mossburg is a senior fellow at the Maryland Public Policy Institute.

Perplexed By County Times Coverage I was perplexed by the feature story “Engineer Questions County’s Commitment to Buy Local” in your Sept. 29 edition, on three counts. First, assuming the facts were accurately reported, I’m at a loss to understand why the inability of Mr. Norris to adhere to what I must assume are widely published and well-known County procurement procedure rates the extensive coverage you provided. Whether the current procurement process is perfect or not is immaterial; it is what it is. Apparently, other firms were able to understand it sufficiently to submit bids on time. Second, a procurement process is useless if not administered impartially. I would hope the County Commissioners would resolutely oppose even the appearance of special consid-

eration being given to any bidder for County business. Finally, while I believe in supporting local business, that belief does not extend to taxpayers paying more than necessary for goods or services procured by the County. I am sure there are myriad ways to calculate the relative cots/benefits for local vs. out-of-County firms on a contract; if those calculations favor local businesses, great. But if they don’t, I would hope that the County Commissioners – who perpetually express concerns about tight budgets and the need to find savings – would act accordingly. Robert H. Volland California, MD

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When Will People See The Truth? Congress is failing its constituents by refusing to do their jobs. They were elected as being the most promising people to govern out nation. It appears Congressional members are nothing but self-serving public servants. One solution is to eliminate their benefits and force them to live on their salaries only. It is difficult to control officials who can pass laws to benefit themselves only. Padding their pensions, giving themselves unearned cost of living raises and passing laws that will be effective 10 years after their terms are served. No government employees should regulate themselves. It is a human weakness to pass laws that affect your salaries. Many of these laws are passed because of their greed for money. We can do only one thing to stop this nonsense and that is to not reelect these socalled public officials. Harry Reid has become a quasi-dictator in his current position. Neither party is for the taxpayers. Members of Congress only care about one thing, what’s good for the Party. They sit in their ivory towers and have no idea how the average citizens are reacting to the current situations of out country. They spend taxpayer mon-

ies like water as they do not have to account to anyone how they spend the taxpayer monies. They are never audited and do as hey please. Our fore fathers never envisioned this type of American that would endeavor to govern our country by putting their futures ahead of their fellow Americans. Where can we find qualified public servants to truly govern our country and do what is required to remedy our current position? Candidates are running for office and promising the moon to get elected. Do these people truly want to help our country or do they just want to become public officials for the benefits they will receive by being elected? When you hear comments by each candidate about their opponents, why should we elect any candidate? Think of the money being spent to get a low-paying position ($174, 000). Benefits are astronomical, worth millions of dollars and very little work. Why can’t fellow Americans see the truth about politicians? Daniel J. Wilson Leonardtown, MD

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Sharon Bailey, 44 Sharon Lee Bailey 44, of Great Mills, MD died October 3, 2011 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on February 28, 1967 in New Brighton, PA. She is survived by her father Harold Leroy Bailey; mother Sandra S. Brown, Stepfather Raymond Brown, and fiancé Albert Strigel. She is survived by her daughter Jade Lee Williams. Sharon is survived by her siblings; John Bailey and Molly Bailey both of Beaver Falls, PA, Brian B. Brown of Great Mills, MD, Joey and Ronnie Bailey both Eastvale, PA. Sharon graduated from Black Hawk High School in Beaver Falls, PA in 1985. She served in the United States Navy from March 8, 1987 to her honorable discharge on March 8, 1991 and worked as a record keeper at the Patuxent River Naval Air Hospital of the United States Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Patuxent River, MD. Sharon played for the St. Mary’s County Women’s Softball League for 10 years, and loved spending time with her daughter and family. The family received friends on Saturday, October 8, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, October 8, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Rev. Owen Corcoran officiating. Interment was private. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh.com.

John Bean, Sr., 54 J o h n “Jack” Franklin Bean, Sr. 54, of Great Mills, MD, died October 6, 2011 at his residence. Born June 23, 1957 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late William B. Bean, Sr. and Henrietta M. Johnson Bean. Jack is survived by his wife Judy Gale Bean who he married on April 14, 2007 in Valley Lee, MD. Jack is also survived by his children; John Franklin Bean, Jr. (Mary) of Callaway, MD, and Lauren Nicole Simms (Jimmy) of Kinsale, VA, siblings; Elizabeth Peterson (Otto) of Marietta, GA, William Bean, Jr. (Mary Ann), Ernest Bean (Laura), Charles Bean (Linda), Joseph Leonard Bean (Donna), Lois Russell (Mike), Eileen Lang (Tony), and Joseph Leo Bean (Marie) all of Hollywood, MD, and James Bean of Great

Mills, MD. Jack is also survived by 3 grandchildren, and 5 stepgrandchildren. In addition to his parents Jack was preceded in death by one sister Mary Margaret Guy. Jack was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County; he graduated from Great Mills High School. Jack was a Heavy Equipment Operator with C.A. Bean Excavating in California, MD. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, camping, NASCAR, and spending time with family and friends. The family received friends on Monday, October 10, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD with prayers recited. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 in Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD with Father Joseph Calis officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers were: Pat Ridgell, Wayne Henderson, Charles Langley, Brian Bean, Tony Lang, and Jeremy Andrews. Honorary pallbearers were: William Bean, Jr., Charles Bean, Bert Bean, Ernest Bean, Leonard Bean, and Leo Bean. Contributions in memory of John “Jack” Franklin Bean, Sr. may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. To leave a condolence for the family please visit www.mgfh. com.

Dorothy Emig, 96 D o r o thy Elizabeth (Dottie) Guy Emig, 96, of Leonardtown, Maryland died peacefully October 9, 2011 at the St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Born July 9, 1915 in Clements, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Claude Eugene Guy and Mary Agnes Abell Guy. She was the wife of the late Dr. George E. Emig, DDS, whom she married on May 29, 1942 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morganza, Maryland. She is survived by her brothers, George Aloysius Guy of Leonardtown and Albert Francis Guy of Clements. She is also survived by her niece and guardian Mary Agnes Plunkett and her special caretaker Melissa Russell. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph Stanton Guy, Claude Byron Guy, Frederick E. Guy, and Charles P. “Wink” Guy; and sisters, Mary Agnes Hammett, Laura Cecilia Gass, Nellie Evangeline Patrick, Anna Gertrude Haden, and Claudia Abell Yates. Mrs. Emig was a 1932 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy. She completed her nursing degree at

Georgetown University Hospital, May 29, 1935. She was a member of the Women’s Club of St. Mary’s and she also belonged to the St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs. Emig was a devoted member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, Maryland. The family received friends for Dorothy’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, where prayers were recited. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 10 a.m. in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 22800 Washington Street, Leonardtown, Maryland. The Reverend Francis J. Early, Pastor from Sacred Heart Parish in Bushwood, Maryland will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Maryland with Gregory Plunkett, Dale Yates, Lewis Yates, George Burroughs, Harold Wood and Glenn Guy serving as pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made to ACTS (A Community That Shares), P.O. Box 54, Bushwood, Maryland 20618 or St. Mary’s Nursing Center, 21585 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com

Richard Ince, IV, 22 Richard “Ricky” Joseph Ince, IV, 22 of St. Inigoes, MD died on October 8, 2011 at his residence. Ricky was born on May 30, 1989 in Camp Pendleton, California to his loving mother Michele Lee Barickman (Nee Medley) and father, Richard Ince III, who predeceased him on March 1, 1996. Ricky lived in St. Inigoes most of his lifetime. He attended St. Michael’s Grade School and Great Mills High School. He enjoyed being on the water, working on cars and fixing anything that was broken. He leaves behind his mother Michele Lee Barickman and his step-dad Jay Barickman (St. Inigoes) who raised Ricky after the passing of his father. He also leaves behind his beloved fiancée, Elizabeth Daniels and daughters, Rylee Jade and Layla Renee Ince (Lexington Park) and his son, Jase Joseph Ince (Lusby, MD). He was a dear brother to Richele Joanne Ince (St. Inigoes). He is also survived by his Grandparents, Douglas and Waverly Medley (Hollywood) and Norma Ince (Scotland), a Great Grandmother Goldie Medley (Hollywood), his niece Brianna Ince (St. Inigoes), and his Special Aunt, Suzanne Medley (Lexington

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Park) and her children, Desiree Nicole Thompson, Leondra Henderson and Gregory (Lil Man) Henderson. He is also survived by a host of relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Ricky’s Life Celebration, to be held at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall, 46900 Shangri-la Drive South on Thursday October 13 from 1 to 2 p.m. with prayers at 2 p.m. For those desiring, contributions in his memory may be directed to a Trust Fund that is to be established for his children. Condolences may be made to family at www.brinsfieldfuneral. com

Christopher Lathroum, 23 Christopher Allen “Chris” Lathroum 23 of Holly wood , MD died October 9, 2011 at his residence. Born August 8, 1988 in Clinton, MD he was the son of Robert Allen Lathroum and Donna (Bramell) Lathroum. Chris enjoyed hunting and fishing, listening to music, and playing X-Box and Playstation 3. He also enjoyed playing with his cat Bojangles. Chris is survived by his parents and his sister, Jessica Lathroum of Leonardtown, MD. Family will receive friends for Chris’ Life Celebration on Friday, October 14, 2011 from 5 until 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. Prayers will be recited at 7 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Daniel P. O’Leary, Brandon L. Heaney, Ricky Lathroum, Ralph Heard, David Bramell and Darryl Bramell. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Michael Fleet, Jacob Sparks, Shannon O’Leary, Cassie Howsare, Krystle Lathroum, James Sparks, Mike Sparks, Tammy Sparks and Carol J. Lundre. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Thomas Morgan, 77 Thomas Aloysius Morgan “Pete”, 77, of Leonardtown, MD, died October 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. Born May 24, 1934, he was the son of the late Louis Co-

lumbus Morgan, Sr. and Mary Madeline Jones. Mr. Morgan was preceded in death by his siblings: Mary Smith, Mabel Redi, Agnes Abell, Raymond Elmer, Harry Morgan, Louis Morgan, Jr., and Joseph A. Morgan. Mr. Morgan worked as an electrician for The Architect of the Capital and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. Thomas served in the United States Air Force from April 21, 1952 until his honorable discharge in November 29, 1957. The family received friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD on Friday, October 7, 2011. A Funeral Service was held on Friday, October 7, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment followed in St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers were: John Abell, Tom Guy, Andrew Davis, Shane Weasenforth, Brian Boothe, and Joe Thornton. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh.com.

Stewart Pool, 83 Stewart Newell Pool “Stu”, 83, of Bonita Springs, FL died October 9, 2011 in Hollywood, MD. Born February 17, 1928, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Frank Robinson Pool, Jr. and Evelyn Lydia Spruance Pool. Mr. Pool is survived by his wife Alexandra Potts Pool, whom he married on April 5, 1952 in Wilmington, DE, children; Marguerite (Craig) Phillips, of Arlington, VA, and Hugh (Jane) Pool, of Brooklyn, NY, siblings; Jane Pool, of Pittsburgh, PA Frank Pool, of Americus, GA, and Henry Pool, of Pittsburgh, PA and 4 grandchildren. In addition to his parents Mr. Pool was preceded in death by his son Stewart N. Pool, Jr. and brother William Pool. Mr. Pool graduated from Shady Side Academy in 1946 and from the University of Pittsburgh in 1953 earning his BBA; he served in the US Air Force for 2 years. Mr. Pool was the Manager of Sales for the Eastern Division of U.S. Steel Corporation in Pittsburgh, PA for 35 years retiring in 1989. A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Arlington, VA with Reverend Craig Phillips officiating. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh.com

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ginia Beach, Virginia died peacefully on October 9, 2011 surrounded by her family at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, Maryland after fighting a courageous and lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born October 21, 1928 in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of Georgia and Edward Brendle. She was the wife of the late William Pool of Norfolk, Virginia, a World War II and Korean War Veteran. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela C. Herold and her husband, Gregory P. Herold of Leonardtown, Maryland; and 2 grandchildren, William M. Herold and wife Shelly P. Herold of Leonardtown, Maryland and Jennifer N. Herold of Arlington, Virginia. For most of her life, she lived in Norfolk or Virginia Beach, Virginia, and was proud to say she was a “native of the area”. She graduated from Maury High School and attended Old Dominion University. She was an artist and she also had a beautiful voice and sang in the choir at Zion Methodist Church in Norfolk, Virginia. After she married, she was a “stay-at-home” mom for many years and was very active in the Grace Baptist Church (Sunday School Teacher), Bayside Elementary School (Room Mother, PTA -Safety Chairperson and implemented the Bicycle Driving Test / License Program), Norfolk Garden Club (Secretary), and was the founder of the Girl’s Club of Norfolk. When her husband was transferred to New York City, she returned to the workforce, and worked as Office Manager at Goodson & Todman TV Productions, New York City, and then decided to work closer to home in Scarsdale, New York as Placement Director at Westchester Business School, White Plains N.Y. When she decided to “go home” and returned to Virginia Beach, she worked in sales and management, enjoyed her family and friends as well as long walks on the beach. Upon the birth of her grandchildren, she played a very active role in their lives and ensured they were introduced to the arts and culture through piano, music, and dance. She was a very selfless and giving person and was also the primary care giver for her parents and her aunt when they became terminally ill. And, even though she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, she continued to be very active in the community by supporting organizations and projects such as the Virginia Beach Ballet (board member), “Save Farmer’s Market”, and the Parkinson’s Support Group of Virginia Beach (charter member). However, her main focus and love was for her beloved grandchildren, Bill and Jennifer and her

daughter, Pam. Throughout her life, she was a very spiritual person and what mattered most to her was her faith in God, her love for her family and friends, as well as her love of the arts, the beach, and her dogs. Her final gesture of love is at her death, she made herself available to the NICHD Brain and Tissue Bank at the University of Maryland for Parkinson’s Disease Research. A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 11 am at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home Kempsville Chapel, Virginia Beach, VA. The burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, VA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home at 10 a.m., one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be offered to the family at www. hollomon-brown.com. Memorial contributions may be made to The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation in New York, NY, the St. Mary’s Nursing Center Foundation in Leonardtown, MD, or the Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD.

Saloma Stoltzfus, 12 Saloma Kathleen Stoltzfus, 12, of Mechanicsville, MD died on October 1, 2011 in LaPlata, MD. Born August 23, 1999, in Prince Frederick, MD. She was the daughter of Melvin S. and Anna Mary Hostetler Stoltzfus,. She is survived by her siblings; Leroy, Samuel, Mahlon, Susan, Verna, and Rachael Stoltzfus, all of Mechanicsville, MD. her grandparents are Samuel & Magdelena Stoltzfus and Jacob and Saloma Hostetler. All Services are private. Condolences may be left to the family at www.mgfh.com.

JoAnn Titus, 51 JoAnn (Burk) Titus age 51, the eldest daughter of the late Dr. Rolla and Frances Burk, passed away on Monday, 3 October, at her home in Albuquerque, NM. JoAnn graduated from Great Mills High School (1977) and the University of Maryland, College Park (1981), achieving a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She lived in Adelphi and Riverdale, MD, and worked for several agencies and services, including Catholic Charities. After a brief marriage to Floyd Perlman, of Riverdale, MD, JoAnn moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1996. She married Louis Titus in November 2000 and together they enjoyed camping and fishing, and dedicating themselves to rescuing animals from shelters. At the time of her death, JoAnn was the proud ‘mother’ of her two rescue dogs, Allie and Freddy, and several cats. She is survived by her husband, Louis Titus, of Albuquerque, NM; her brother, Rolla Burk, his wife Mary Louse, and their son, Roman, of Lexington Park, MD; and her sister, Julie Burk-Greer, her husband, Tad Greer, and their

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son Taddy, of Leonardtown, MD. Funeral services were held in Albuquerque, NM, on 10 October, with private memorials and tributes taking place in Lexington Park, MD on 10 and 11 October. The family requests that donations be made to the Humane Society or to Walden Sierra in JoAnn’s name. Charlotte “Lorraine” Wathen, 46, of Mechanicsville, MD, died October 10, 2011 in Leonardtown, MD. The family will receive friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD on Thursday, October 13, 2011 from 5 – 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 14, 2011 at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Fr. John Caulfield officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh.com.

Lois Yates, 83 In Loving memory of Lois Ramona Yates, 83 of Bushwood, Maryland, who passed away at Washington Hospital Center on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. Lois was born June 14, 1928

in Arlington Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Charles Lester and Etta Mae Snoots. Lois was married December 23, 1946 to the late Joseph Aloysius Yates. Lois is survived by her daughter Barbara Sue Nelson (Speedy), her grandson, J.A. Nelson (Candice), and great granddaughter, Makenna Nelson. Lois was preceded in death by her brothers Charles Snoots, William Snoots and Richard Snoots and her sisters Catherine Wilkerson and Clarice Alexandria. Lois loved spending time with all of her family especially her great granddaughter. She was devoted member to the American Legion Post 221 Auxiliary in Avenue, Maryland. She also enjoyed volunteering her time with the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and was made an Honorary Member. Lois began her careers working on a steamboat on the Potomac River where she met her husband. She was a cook at several restaurants including Leonardtown Wharf and Capt. Sam’s Crab House and Carryout. Everyone best knew Lois for her one of a kind crab cakes that she

made for many years. The family received friends for Lois’ Life Celebration on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Prayers were recited and American Legion Prayers were recited. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Holy Angels Church on Monday, October 10, 2011 with cemetery services following at Charles Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary, P.O. Box 206, Avenue, MD 20609 or the American Legion Post 221 Auxiliary, P.O. Box 98, Avenue, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. com.

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Man Indicted in Child Sex Abuse Case By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A man charged with sexually abusing a child some time during a period of nearly three years was formally indicted last week for the alleged crime, court records revealed. The name of the victim in the case was shielded in District Court proceedings, but the Circuit Court indictment was officially unsealed Wednesday in the case against Rodney S. Thomas, 35, of Lexington Park. Thomas initially faced charges of committing a second-degree sex offense but now faces that charge and additionally a charge of sexual abuse of a minor, court records show. According to original District Court charging documents filed by Bureau of Criminal Investigations Det. Cpl. Thomas Hedderich, law officers began their case when the Department of Social Services Child Protective Services Division told them they had received a report of the alleged act. Child Protective Services officials reported in July that the 10-year-old male victim

had allegedly been molested by Thomas while he had lived with the defendant and his mother between May of 2006 and June of 2009 as a foster child. The victim told social services staff that Thomas had performed a sex act on him while they were in the living room of the residence but that the victim had bitten him for it. “The victim could not provide a specific date, but did advise that he had [bitten the defendant] … because he did not like it,” charging documents read. At the time of the alleged molestation the victim was between 5 and 8 years of age, court papers stated. Detectives interviewed Thomas in August, court papers stated, where he confessed to committing the sex act and also confirmed that the victim had bitten him during the incident. Thomas also confirmed that the alleged abuse occurred when the victim resided with Thomas and his mother. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer After a 10-year hiatus, the Building Trades Foundation is back up and running, with a new project for the students at the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center. The groundbreaking for the new construction project at 41021 Cryer Court in Leonardtown was Aug. 10 and construction started Sept. 21. Principal of the James A. Forrest Career and Technology center Theo Cramer said the start date was delayed by the heavy rains, which turned the construction site into a mud pit for a few days. The 2,600 square foot project is being timed so the students who start the project at the beginning of the school year can see it through to completion by their graduation. It will consist of the house, a semi detached garage and a deck, all built by the students. “This is only going to grow,” said Building Trades President Jim Bacot. There is tremendous lack of craftsmen, Bacot said, and initiatives like the house built by the Forrest Center kids will help fill the gap with skilled laborers locally. St. Mary’s County Public Schools Superintendent Michael Martirano, who came out to

visit the build site Oct. 11 as the foundation was being laid, said it is a positive experience for the students to be involved in the project. Forrest Center Masonry Teacher William Birch said the project has been going smoothly, though he would like to see the students have a little more time on the job site. The first round of students get out to the site at 8:25 a.m. and have to be back to the Forrest center by noon to change into clean clothes and do their daily logs before being bussed back to their home schools. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Photos by Sarah Miller Superintendent of Schools Michael Martirano operates some excavating equipment, above, white Forrest Center students work on the foundation of the student-built house.

Annual Auction At King’s Christian Academy

Photo by Sarah Miller Auctioneer Rodney Thompson works the crowd at the King’s Christian Academy’s annual auction on Saturday. This year the school raised money for their fine arts projects, including light and sound systems and a more complete stage curtain. The goal was to raise $25,000, and Barbara Hanks said the gross amount raised was more than $22,000 between the silent and live auctions. “That’s pretty exciting, we’re very happy about that,” Hanks told The County Times.

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“Jupiter John’ is Mad About Science By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer

John Sullens went mad after 15 years as a stay-at-home dad with three children. When the youngest started school five years ago, Sullens became a Mad Scientist. Thinking he was too old to go back to school to become a teacher, Sullens attended a franchise expo in Washington, D.C. where he learned of a way he could receive the benefits of teaching without the disadvantages. “I get to have them for an hour in a classroom and then leave,” said Sullens. “What we do is get kids excited about science.” Now known at Jupiter John, Sullens owns the Southern Maryland territory of Mad Science, a franchise out of Montreal, Canada. He estimates he has approximately 140 hours of prepared science curriculum which meets the Maryland’s Voluntarily State Curriculum science standards. “We have five summer camps, seven stage shows, five birthday parties, five eight-week after school programs and 30 individual workshops,” said Sullens. In addition, he can cobble together material to meet specific needs. For example, one elementary school’s fifth grade students were having a difficult time with a couple of science concepts necessary to pass the Maryland State Assessments. The principal asked Sullens to come in with workshops to address these areas. “I’m invited into schools by the PTA, principals, and individual teachers. I do home school programs in the library and parks and recreation invite me into community centers. We touch all genres of science,” Sullens said. The College of Southern Maryland is Mad Science’s biggest client, having him do Saturday workshops and summer programs, followed by Calvert County Parks. Although his office is in a light industrial park in St. Mary’s County, he doesn’t receive as much business from the county as the other two. The St. Mary’s Library is his largest client here, and expanding his business in St. Mary’s is one of his goals. “What I love about the program is we put something in their hands. Then it opens up a conversation with parents or grandparents. Kids get to tell them what they learned in class. That’s where the real learning takes place,” he said.

This type of program is excellent for the tactical and visual learners according to Sullens. In 50 minutes of actual instruction, Mad Science will have nine to 10 different activities. He will also perform the same activity several times, either from a different angle or talk about different aspects. An independent study c o m m i s sio n e d by Mad Science in 2005 showed Mad Scientist John Sullens. that students exposed to science through the program “significantly” increased their knowledge of science content and subjects. Sullens would like to see his summer camps grow, to get more kids excited about science and have corporations invite him out to company picnics for a kid’s hands-on activity or show. He also just purchased a stage show about “Be Tobacco Free” which he would like to incorporate into the county health department, Sheriff department’s DARE and other community based programs about smoking and drugs. For more information about Mad Science call 410-586-3606 or email info@madscienceofsmd.com. corrin@somdpublishing.net

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Del. John Wood (D-Dist.29A) said that he has proposed that idea with SHA several times over the years but it never went beyond the discussion stage. “The state said that it was a good idea but then they ask ‘Who’s going to pay for it?’” Wood said. “If you come off the road [on Route 236] you’re in a ditch. “It’s a case of where’s the money going to come from.” Wood said that tragedies like the one that occurred earlier this month are all too often the catalyst for much needed road or traffic improvements. “It’s a shame to say it, but before they put in a new traffic light or sign sometimes several people have to get killed,” Wood said. Sen. Roy Dyson (D-Dist.29) said that the Amish have often been to his district office for issues of varying topics, but never over traffic safety. He said their religious convictions cause the Amish to eschew many modern conveniences like automobiles for buggies, but their example is a lesson in religious toleration. “Some people have the mindset that they shouldn’t be on the road, but I can’t ever accept that,” Dyson said. “What we need to do is sit down and ask ‘What can we do to help make it safer for you?’” Dyson said that increased fines for motorists who hit or have an accident involving a horse and buggy might be one option, but it deserves much deliberation. “You can pass a lot of laws, but getting people to obey is a totally different thing,” Dyson said. Stoltzfus said he considers the accident that killed his nephew’s daughter “an unfortunate situation” and that, for the most part, his community is treated with respect on the roads. The girl’s death was the first example he could remember of one of his community being killed in such an accident. “We’ve had accidents but this is the first fatality in 70 years,” Stoltzfus said. “If we give respect, we’ll get respect; we all can do that. “You find that everywhere.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Leonardtown hosted two parades this weekend, both aiming to raise awareness for local volunteer groups. The first was the antique tractor parade, sponsored by the Southern Maryland Antique Power Association, to benefit the Christmas in April Foundation. The tractor parade featured more than 70 vintage tractors from John Photos by Sarah Miller Deere, Farmall, Oliver, Ford, Massey Ferguson Charles “Honkey” Johnson and Cameron Adams, top, with the most decorated golf cart. Below are antique tractors during the parade. and other brands. On the heels of the tractor parade came the first-ever golf cart parade to benefit the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD), featuring 47 golf carts, some simple and some decked out with decorations. Roger Mattingly, a lifetime member of the LVFD who, along with other volunteers, planned the parade, said he was pleased with the turnout for both parades. “We had a heck of a nice crowd,” Mattingly said. After the tractor and golf cart parades, there was a bull roast and oyster scald at the LVFD. Mattingly said the goal of the fundraiser was to find something unique to draw people to Leonardtown, instead of a basket bingo game or a poker night. Hollywood resident Charles “Honkey” Johnson drove one golf cart, a Halloween-themed affair awarded for being the Most Decorated. Johnson said he goes to several similar parades, and when he heard about the Leonardtown event, he signed right up. “I love doing it,” Johnson said. Other golf carts were awarded for Best Looking, Best Theme, Longest and Shortest Distances Traveled, and Best Paint Job. Mattingly said the event raised approximately $1,500, and that LVFD is already looking forward to next year’s parade. sarahmiller@ countytimes.net

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Community 45th Annual Oyster Festival By Beverly Brown Shuck and slurp your way down to the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds this weekend for the Annual Bivalve Bash, Oct. 15 and 16 It’s that time of year once again. When, for oyster lovers, the St. Mary’s County fairgrounds near Leonardtown transform to nirvana. Oysters served up raw, scalded, grilled on the barbie, on bread, on the half shell, stewed, nude, cooked in savory sauces, in salads, even in desserts, just about every way imaginable and then some. They’re here for the eating and enjoying at the 45th Annual St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival. The St. Mary’s Oyster Festival is one of the Eastern Seaboard’s leading folk festivals. Good food, quality entertainment and two nationally recognized contests, the National Oyster Cook-off and the U.S. National Oyster Shucking Contest, are the elements that attract visitors from across the country each year. “Oysters any way you like 'em’” have always been the trademark of the festival, and this year is no different, a press release states. Visitors can stroll around the festival midway and sample the delicious bivalves served in chowder and stew, raw, fried, grilled, scalded, and on a sandwich. If you can’t get enough, oysters will be available “to go” in pints and quarts. Seafood lovers can feast on a delicious range of specialties like scallops wrapped in bacon, fried clams, crab cakes, shrimp, fried fish, crab soups and seafood and clam chowders. For those who might be hesitant about all of that seafood, other dishes will be available. Polish and Italian sausage, hamburgers, hot dogs, chili, barbecue, chicken tenders and sweet potato fries are just a few of the non-seafood options. Of course, no event in Southern Maryland is complete without our world famous stuffed ham sandwiches, so be sure to leave some room! Volunteers from numerous local non-profit organizations make the event run smoothly by cooking and serving most of the food, contributing to the funds available to charitable causes. On Saturday, nine finalists from across the country will compete to determine the nation’s premier oyster chef in the National Oyster Cook-off. In conjunction with the National Oyster Cook-off Contest, oyster-cooking demonstrations will be held at the festival. Sunday’s cooking demonstrations will highlight several talented and creative chefs as they prepare their favorite oyster dishes. Demonstrations will be held throughout the day starting at 12:30, 1:45, and at 3:00. The U.S. National Oyster Shucking Championship Contest, held both days, features the fastest men and women shuckers from around the country as well as the fastest local tidewater shuckers competing for cash prizes totaling $1,800 and a trip to Gal-

way, Ireland to represent the United States to compete for the World Oyster Opening Champion title. Contestants are given 24 oysters, and like most competitions, speed is but one crucial element; the U.S. Oyster Shucking Championships require aesthetic presentation as well, as time penalties are added for broken shells, cut oysters and blood. Current U.S. National Oyster Shucking Champ, Mike Martin, from Florida, will be here to defend his crown. Live entertainment will be provided at three locations on the festival grounds including the Pavilion Building, the Auditorium, and a stage next to the oyster-shucking stand. Returning musical headliners at the Festival for Sunday begins with Jay Armsworthy and Eastern Tradition, a four-piece bluegrass band performing an extended set at 12 p.m. followed by the Celtic sounds of Danny Flynn and Pond Scum, playing at 1:30. At 3 p.m., local favorite The Sam Grow Band takes the Pavilion stage. Don’t worry football fans, you won’t be forgotten! There will be a large television set up at the fairgrounds so visitors can watch the game while they are enjoying the festivities. We’ve even added a “Sports Bar” area that has a view of the Sucking Stands in the event it is a close game! The gates are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults, no charge for children 12 and under and there is plenty of free parking. The festival events continue, rain or shine, since adequate buildings and tents are provided on the grounds. Proceeds from the Oyster Festival go to local charities. For more information on the festival and a full schedule of events contact the Oyster Festival office at 301-863-5015, or visit the festival website at www.usoysterfest.com.

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Community Call for Actors for the Holiday Candlelight Tours

Linda Pilkerton of Leonardtown said she enjoys coming out to community events and, having lived in the county all her life, is interested in seeing the new things offered in the area.

Sotterley Plantation is pleased to announce open auditions for this year’s Holiday Candlelight Tours on the following dates: • Saturday, October 22nd 3-5pm • Saturday, October 29th 3-5pm Roles available for the following: • Two Caucasian Males (Age 45-55) • Three Caucasian Males (Age 25-35) • Two African American Males (Age 20-30) • One Caucasian Male (Age 16-20) • One African American Female (Age 40-50) • Two Caucasian Females (Age 40-50) • One Caucasian Female (Age 20-25) Also needed: Directing, Lighting, and Costume assistance. This year’s Holiday Candlelight Tours entitled, “Sotterley Christmas Past” will run on Dec. 8 for Members’ Night and Dec. 9-10 for the general public from 6 – 10 p.m.

Within the 1703 Plantation House, actors will portray characters from Sotterley’s over 300 year history – people who lived and worked on the site. For more information, contact: Linda Tucker Jones, Event Manager at: events@sotterley.org or 301-373-2280.

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What brought you out to the Antique Tractor and Golf Cart parades? Loveville resident Valeria Somerville said she came out to see her son driving one of the tractors in the parade. She said she enjoys attending community events, and thinks they’re necessary because they “give people a place to come out, enjoy and learn about the happenings in the county.”

Amber Bowles said she came to the parade to see her cousin and uncle drive their tractor. The Leonardtown resident said community events are “cool” because they bring everybody together.

“We need more of them,” said Denise Bragg of Mechanicsville. “Something for the people in the county to do and have a good time.” She said she came out to the parade to sell tickets for Bluegrass for Hospice.

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• Pennies From Heaven JCPenny (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 10 a.m. Oct. 12 through 25, shoppers at the St Mary’s JCPenney stores are invited to turn small change into “pennies from heaven” by rounding up their purchases and donating the difference to a local afterschool program. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maryland is one of 1,100 afterschool organizations from across the country matched with a local JC Penney store that will benefit from the proceeds raised during the pennies from heaven campaign. For more information related to the pennies from heaven initiative, visit jcpenneyafterschool.org.

• Summerseat Farm Annual Quilt Auction Summerseat Farm (26655 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) – 9 a.m. Summerseat Farm will host its 7th Handcrafted Quilt Auction at the farm. Preview starts at 9 a.m. and the auction starts at 10 a.m., rain or shine. There is a heated tent to keep people warm and dry. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Summerseat Farm is a 501c.3 non-profit and an allvolunteer organization. A portion of the winning bids will go to the Farm to help pay operational expenses.

• 1878: After the Storm Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood) – 7 p.m. After being greeted by their creepy guide, visitors of this year’s Ghosts of Sotterley Tours will begin their ghostly adventure by taking a wagon ride into the woods in the dead of night. Disembarking at the bottom of the hill under a canopy of trees, guests will begin the most spine-tingling outdoor walking tour of the season! All will encounter both the earthly inhabitants of the time and those not of this earth on this historical and spooky tour. This year’s new script is a time-traveling experience to the year 1878, when a vicious hurricane has swept up the East Coast causing a shipwreck at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. Dr. Walter Hanson Stone Briscoe has been called upon to treat the survivors. Creepy chaos prevails as the plantation is reeling from the disaster and teeming with the restless spirits of the newly departed, as well as the spirits of those long past who have been unsettled by the upheaval. Advance reservations are required. Tour times will begin at 7 p.m. and run every ten minutes. May not be suitable for young children. Dress appropriately for this spooky outdoor walking tour and production. Tickets are $13 per person and can be purchased online at www.sotterley.org. Group rates are available at 301-373-2280. • “As You Like It” at St. Mary’s College St. Mary’s College of Maryland Montgomery Hall (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary’s City) – 8 p.m. In William Shakespeare’s pastoral romantic comedy, “As You Like It,” nothing is as it seems. Like all of Shakespeare’s romantic comedies, including “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” and “Twelfth Night,” “As You Like It” is about love. Who will fall in love, out of love, escape love, pine for love, or have love requited? Love is what makes the world go around. The play, which opens Thursday, Oct. 13, and runs through Sunday, Oct. 23, in the Bruce Davis Theater at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, is set in the Forest of Arden, Shakespeare’s signature magical creation. Ticket prices are $4 or $6, general admission. To make reservations, contact the Theater Box Office at 240-895-4243 or email boxoffice@smcm.edu. Parking is available within walking distance to Montgomery Hall in either the Michael P. O’Brien Athletics & Recreation Center lot or in the adjacent visitor’s lot. Both are located on East Fisher Road off Mattapany Road.

Friday, Oct. 14

• 45th Annual Oyster Festival St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown) – 10 a.m. Shuck and slurp your way down to the Saint Mary’s County Fairgrounds for the Annual Bivalve Bash October 15 and 16. It’s that time of year once again. When, for oyster lovers, the St. Mary’s County fairgrounds near Leonardtown transform to nirvana. Oysters served up raw, scalded, grilled on the barbie, on bread, on the half shell, stewed, nude, cooked in savory sauces, in salads, even in desserts, just about every way imaginable and then some. They’re here for the eating and enjoying at the 45th Annual St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival. • Yard Sale Northern Senior Activity Center (29655 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall) – 1 p.m. The Northern Senior Activity Center Council will hold 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. Proceeds will benefit the Northern Senior Activity Center. Any donations can be dropped off Friday, October 14 until 10 a.m. at the Center. No clothes will be accepted. For more information, call Pat Myers at 301-884-8714.

• Craft and Vendor Fair and Yard Sale Ridge Volunteer Fire Department (13820 Point Lookout Road, Ridge) – 8 a.m. The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is looking for vendors and crafters to display their wares at a Craft and Vendor Fair and Yard Sale. Tables inside are available for vendors and crafters at $25 each. Yard sale spaces will be available outside for $10 per space. Outside sellers need to provide tables and covers if desired. To reserve a space, send an email to auxiliary@ridgevfd.org and include name, phone number and types of items you will be selling and your preference for an indoor or outdoor table or call 301-872-5671. People will be contacted to confirm their reservations. Home Party Consultants will be limited to only one consultant each for the event, first come, first serve.

Sunday, Oct. 16

• Fall Drive Through Dinner Ridge Volunteer Fire Department (13820 Point Lookout Road, Ridge) – 12 p.m.. The Fall Drive Through Dinner will be catered by Thompson’s Seafood. $22 per carry out The menu will include roast beef, fried oysters, fried chicken, green beans, potatoes, coleslaw and a roll.

Monday, Oct. 17 • No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Bounty Tournament St. Mary’s County Elk’s Lodge (45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park) – 7 p.m. Part of the Leaderboard Challenge Spring-Summer Season. Anyone can join or play at any time at no cost other than your buy-in to each tournament. No need to be part of the points system, you can just play to win. Buy-in is $25 for $3,000 in chips Blinds start at $25/$50 and progress from there every 20 minutes. Individuals earn points for every tournament they participate in. The number of points somebody earns is determined by how many people are eliminated before them. Those accumulating the most points will receive a free roll to the $100 Leaderboard Challenge Tournament scheduled for February. Number of players receiving the free roll will be determined by the amount of money that accumulates in the pool at the end of the season. Side games will be available and food and beverage available for purchase. For more information, call the lodge at 301-863-7800 or Linda at 240-925-5697.

Tuesday, Oct. 18

• 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 240298-0200. For more information about the poker game, call Jim Bucci 301-373-6104 before 7 p.m. and 240-298-9616 after.

Wednesday, Oct. 19

• Southern Maryland Newcomers and Neighbors Luncheon DiGiovanni’s Dock of the Bay (14556 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons) – 10:30 a.m. Newcomers and Neighbors of Southern Maryland will have their monthly luncheon. Meet ‘n’ Greet will begin at 10:30 a.m. and lunch at 11 a.m. Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Earl “Buddy” Hance will speak. For more information about the group or to attend this luncheon, email NNCSMD@gmail.com.

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Thursday, Oct. 13 • Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m. • Sam Grow Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. • All You Can Drink Ladies Night Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 14 • Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m. • Gretchen Richie and Randy Jazz Duo Chef’s American Bistro (22576 Macarthur Boulevard, San Souci Plaza suite 314, California) – 8 p.m. • Jim Ritter and the Creole Gumbo Jazz Band The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 8 p.m. • Groove Span Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. • Wolf’s Hot Rods and Old Gas Blues Jam Fat Boy’s Country Store (41566 Medley’s Neck Road, Leonardtown) – 8 p.m. • Alive and Kickin’ Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9 p.m. • All You Can Drink Night Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 9 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 15 • Fair Warning DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m. • Live Music with Matt and Brad Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

• Anthony Ryan Country Band Fat Boy’s Country Store (41566 Medley’s Neck Road, Leonardtown) – 9 p.m. • The Craze Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) – 9 p.m. • Rock Bottom Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 9:30 p.m. • One Louder Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9:30 p.m. • Spoken Word Open Mic Night Chef’s American Bistro (22576 Macarthur Boulevard, San Souci Plaza suite 314, California) – 10 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 16 • Anthony Ryan Bull Roast for the Wounded Warriors Project Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 2 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 17 • Team Trivia Night DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 18 • Fair Warning DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m. • Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 6:30 p.m. • Open Pool Tables Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 19 • Mason Sebastian DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m. • Karaoke with DJ Harry Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 9 p.m.

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Library Items

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• Teen art entries due Oct. 15 Entries in the teen Express Yourself Art Contest are due Oct. 15 and can be submitted at any branch. Contest details can be found on the Teen Programs page on our website. All entries will be showcased and the winners announced at the Gallery Showcase on Oct. 24 at Lexington Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration is requested.

• Libraries to give away NOOK Colors and Kindles The library will be giving away a NOOK Color at each branch and a Kindle countywide in a drawing on Dec. 17. Customers who inquire about eBooks, check out an eReader or attend one of the eBook workshops will be entered in the drawing. The eReaders were donated by Southern Maryland Regional Library Association. Customers can check out a NOOK, Kindle or iPad at any branch for two hours to use in the library. Staff will use these eReaders to demonstrate how to use them and how to download the library’s free eBooks.

• Paying for college to be discussed 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 at Leonardtown on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. Local scholarships will also be discussed.

• Program introduces fun learn-to-read activities Families and caregivers can drop in with their young children anytime from 10 a.m. to 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.

• Halloween programs scheduled Not-so-scary stories, creepy crafts, and trick-or-treating through the libraries are planned at the Halloween programs to be held on Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. at Charlotte Hall and on Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. at Leonardtown and Lexington Park. The programs are free but registration is required.

• Saving with coupons to be explained Kimberly Pepper-Hoctor will explain the basics of couponing and how to save moneyusing coupons at a free program at Leonardtown on Oct. 27 and at Lexington Park on Nov. 7. Both programs begin at 6:30 p.m. Charlotte Hall will host the same program on Jan. 24. Registration is required.

How Would You Fix the Bay? By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Writers from all over the greater Southern Maryland area are encouraged to enter the environmental essay contest hosted by the Potomac River Association. This year’s writers are given the challenge of writing an essay on what they would do to clean up the Chesapeake Bay if money and resources weren’t limiting factors, and “as if they were a king or queen and their every command had to be obeyed,” said Potomac River Association President Bob Elwood. He said the hypothetical situation, and the creativity it allows for, is meant to encourage people to have fun with the essay. While they’re not step-by-step plans for the future of the bay, the essays are designed to find what the community thinks would fix the bay. “People give us what they think without worry about how it will play politically,” Elwood said. Points will be given for how fair the writer is with their rule, and how they compensate people affected by their plan, he explained. Elwood emphasized the fact that this competition is open to anybody in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties, not just students, because the bay is “a community-wide problem, and the solutions have to come from the community.” He said the goal of the essay contest is to “spark discussion in the community” and start a

dialogue that is all inclusive. The judging is done blindly, with the judges reading essays with no name attached. Submissions must be in English, not more than 5,500 words in length, with the pages numbered. Two copies of the submission must be mailed to Potomac River Association, Attn: Essays, P.O. Box 76, Valley Lee, Md. The deadline is Dec. 1. The winners will be announced at the next Earth Day celebration in Leonardtown. Last year, there were fewer than 20 entries, Elwood said, but this year he has “no doubt” there will be more, judging by the interest he has heard about the contest. For more information related to the essay contest, contact Potomac River Association at potomac.org@verizon.net, call 301-769-3840 or visit www. potomacriverassociation.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer From Toots Bar in Hollywood to The Ruddy Duck in Lusby, The Piranhas are offering people in Southern Maryland live music on the weekday. The three man band, comprised of Mike Damron on vocals, guitar and drums, Justin Myles on drums, vocals and guitar and Anthony Damron on bass, formed in January. Front man Mike Damron, also of No Green JellyBeenz, said he started the group for something to do through the week, similar to the No Green JellyBeenz acoustic side project. His new project took on a life of its own. “It turned into something else,” Damron said. The Piranhas have a regularly booked gig at Leonardtown Pub on the first Thursday of each month. The Piranhas are a cover band, performing songs by artists such at the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty and Jason Aldeen. He said the crowd varies in both size and age, with groups in their 20s, 30s, 40s and up. To keep things interesting, Damron said his group “almost never plays the same set list.” This makes sure no matter how many times a person sees them in concert, they’ll never know what’s coming up next. The band will also change songs in the middle of the set to get a better response from the crowd, and can even change mid-song. Damron said that is easier in a band with his little brother, who he has been playing music with all his life, and a friend from high school. “I’ve always wanted to play with these two,” Damron said. In addition to the cover songs, Damron said the owner of the Ruddy Duck has been encouraging them to start working in original pieces. Once they have six good original songs they are comfortable debuting, they will be massaging them into the set list. Damron said the Sam Grow Band does something similar, throwing in original pieces with their cover songs. “It seems to work really well,” Damron said. Damron is the main songwriter, and said they have been recording the songs in the studio in his basement as they go. “We’re pretty new to songwriting as a group,” Damron said. The original songs take inspiration from everything from politics to relationships. He said the sound is also inspired by all different types of music and that he wants to avoid making a CD where every song sounds similar. “I don’t want to be bored when I listen to my own music,” he said. He said the variance in their sound is also close to what people expect when they listen to music. “Now that everybody has an iPod with thousands of songs, people are used to listening to everything, not one genre at a time,” Damron said. In the future, Damron said he hopes to book the band at Seabreeze, Gilligan’s and the Tiki Bar. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Moo in the Morning By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer My husband has asked Tidbit repeatedly this morning to please go outside and get the paper. She just lifts her head, stares for a minute to see if he is going to go with her. When he doesn’t move she lays her head back down and sighs. I always love to hear a dog sigh. Now if he made a movement to put on shoes then she would be bouncing all over the bedroom. As with most dogs, all you have to say is the word “outside” and Tidbit is ready. She’s a little older now, and is willing to wait to see if there is any action behind the words first. Now if you say, “You want to eat…? “ Tidbit has priorities. I take the words as a hint that he would really like it if he didn’t have to go out to get the paper. I am the morning person, and I do love walking outside in the early morning as the sun slowly rises. This morning especially was lovely with bright fuscia-red and orange layers of color fanning out for miles. This must be the kind of morning that inspired the drink called Tequila Sunrise. I believe the vivid colors are actually foretelling the coming change in the weather; rain and cooler weather ahead. Everything is so quiet - even in this large development. Just as I’m thinking how quiet it is I hear a long, low ”Moooooo”, and then a few more moos chiming in. Even after living in this house for eleven years it still surprises me to hear farm animal sounds. I always enjoy hearing the morning wake-up call of the roosters, except when they are real close. I lived in Hollywood when the boys were small. Our cottage was part of a small mini farm with chickens, roosters, rabbits, and a goat or two on occasion. A rooster within 50 feet of your windows can be a bit much though. The owners of the little group of cottages and farm raised lots of vegetables, which in turn inspired my first husband to grow quite a large garden himself. My sons and I were able to go out there with him and eat the fresh veggies right out of the ground. I never realized how delicious a radish could taste, or a carrot still covered with a bit of dirt. I was raised a suburban brat with a mom who liked her vegetables, if any, heated right out of the can. Not always of course. There are times I remember standing in the kitchen with my Mother snapping the ends off string beans, and breaking them in half to put them in the big soup pot with bacon or ham. Those wonderful high cholesterol meals of days gone by. I also helped prepare the cabbage leaves ready for Hungarian stuffed cabbage. There was a certain way to do this which had been taught through the generations. You had to carefully slice off the top layer of the rib, and tuck in the ends so the cabbage would roll up smoothly. The first nip and tuck I had ever heard of. This past Monday with that smell of Fall coming on, I decided I would make a nice big meal for that evening. I had to run a few errands in Charlotte Hall, and lastly get our beautiful mums from Mr. and Mrs. Owens on Mechanicsville Road. On the way back I decided at the last minute to stop by the small farmers market at the library to get some fresh string beans. How can you pick up only string beans when there are all these neat veggies you’ve never tried before. Fifteen minutes later I was leaving with sweet corn, sting beans, a green decorative round squash, and a huge onion. I asked the man working the stall if the decorative squashes were good to eat. He told me to cut the squash in half, put a little brown sugar and butter in each side and bake it. I was in an adventurous mood. At home I combined one of those premarinated mushroom pork loins with large chunks of onion and purple cabbage to bake. Cut my squash in half and also added cut up apple slices and a touch of maple syrup to what he had mentioned and put that in to bake. All the while I kept smelling this enticing lightly fruity smell. It was heavenly- what was it? Had I hugged someone on the way. Then I started snapping the beans. That was the smell. I’m sure farmers are used to this smell, but to me it was so exciting. The fresh smell, the crisp crunch as I munched on a few of the beans. Wonderful. The meal was delicious – a true comfort meal. I started wondering if a rooster in the yard, or maybe just one cow would bother the neighbors. How hard could it be to milk a cow I thought. Then I looked down and saw Tidbit staring at me and realized – that would not work. I’ll have to be content with the distant sound of “Moooooo” in the morning, and fresh vegetable fixes. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com

The County Times By Linda Reno Contributing Writer

A Journey Through Time The

Mary Eliza Russell, daughter of William Russell and his second wife, Sarah Cahoe, was born in 1821. In 1849 she married Philip Burroughs, widower of Elizabeth Sothoron. Their first two children, William and Philip, died in infancy. Mary was pregnant with their third child when her husband was murdered by Bernard Hayden in June 1858 (see County Times, December 2, 2010). Mary moved to Washington, D.C. to stay at the home of her sister, Sarah (Russell) Brooks where on August 11 she gave birth to a daughter she named Mary Eliza (called Molly). Now widowed and with a baby to support, Mary initially worked with her sister as a seamstress but she needed a job so she went to work at the U.S. Arsenal. About noon on June 17, 1864 Mary, along with 20 other women, was killed in a horrific explosion. Her body would never be positively identified. “108 girls were at work that day making cartridges for small arms when a quantity of fire works, which had been placed on the outside of the building became ignited, and a piece of fuse flew into one of the rooms, set the cartridges on fire and caused an instantaneous explosion. The scene was horrible beyond description. Under the metal roof of the building were seething bodies and limbs, mangled, scorched, and charred beyond the possibility of identification…an agonized crowd of relatives rushed to the spot to learn tidings of their daughters or sisters who were known to have been in the fated

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building.” By three o’clock that day an estimated 18 or 19 bodies had been removed--no one could be sure. At least six bodies were put in a box about five feet square. The anxiety and sorrow of waiting friends and relatives was “beyond all description.” In one case, the whole top of the girl’s head was gone and the brain visible. She was identified from a fragment of her dress. Another girl was identified from her “gaiter shoes.” The next morning the working men of the Arsenal met and agreed to select a site for burial at Congressional Cemetery; the carpenters and painters would make the coffins; they would make all funeral arrangements; and they would have a monument erected. The men also agreed to donate one day’s pay from each of them to help cover expenses. “This will be one of the most imposing and extensive funeral processions ever beheld in the national metropolis.” Funeral services were held at the Arsenal on June 19. Thousands attended. Services were conducted by Catholic and Protestant clergymen. Then the procession began. President Lincoln and Secretary Stanton rode together as “chief mourners.” Church bells rang as the procession, miles long, wended its way to the cemetery where the girls were buried in two pits. Mary’s remains were buried along with seven others, all unknown. Molly Burroughs, just six years old and now an orphan, was placed in the St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum. In 1883 she married Col. Richard O’Brien. She died in 1919.

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By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer Your favorite celebrity lives in a big house. You’ve never actually visited that big house, but you’ve seen pictures and wow: sumptuous bedrooms with ridiculously huge beds, lush lawns, garage-door-size fireplaces, serious marble bathrooms, and a kitchen that belongs in a five-star French restaurant. It almost makes your place look like a doghouse by comparison. But - depending on the doghouse - that might be a good thing, as you’ll see in the new book “Rin Tin Tin: The Life and The Legend” by Susan Orlean. For Leland Duncan, growing up without a father was bad. Being temporarily left in an orphanage by his mother was worse. But each time he was forced to leave behind yet another beloved dog, the pain was almost unbearable. Memories of abandonment were perhaps on his mind when, while serving in France during World War I, Lee found a litter of puppies in a bombed-out kennel. Feeling a kinship with the animals, he rescued and raised them, and eventually kept his two favorites, naming them after a 1918 French fad. It was a struggle for Lee to get Nanette and Rin Tin Tin to America, but he wasn’t leaving France without his dogs. Sadly, Nanette sickened and died before Lee could get both dogs to his home in California and while he mourned her death, it was in “Rinty” that Lee saw the

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most potential. Dog and master bonded as Lee devoted his life to training Rinty. Lee had a dream of making his dog a star in movies, which was then a relatively new medium. Film footage had been taken of Rinty in action and Lee literally knocked on doors to drum up interest in the pup. He quickly got a contract and Rin Tin Tin just as quickly became a star, complete with tour schedule and private kennel. It’s a sad fact of life, though, that dogs rarely outlive their people. It’s also a fact that nothing lasts forever. Leland Duncan didn’t prepare for either inevitability. Though there were other Rintys and other chances to showcase his dogs’ talents, nothing, for Lee, was ever the same. Deeply researched and endlessly entertaining, “Rin Tin Tin” is one of those books you just want to savor. That’s a good thing, too, because author Susan Orlean doesn’t hurry her tale at all; instead, she allows readers to wander along in her exploration of her subjects’ lives. I loved this book, not just because it’s a dog-lover’s treat, but for the sense of time-travel that Orlean brings to it: so much has changed since Rinty made his first movie, and Orlean puts it all into perspective with a little history, a little culture, and some personal references to make things interesting. She also looks at the Rin Tin Tin legacy and the dogfight that came from it. If you’re a dog lover, a Rin Tin Tin fan, or if you’re feeling a little nostalgic, this is a book to sink your teeth into. For you, “Rin Tin Tin” is something to bring home.

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Thursday, October 13, 2011

St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services

Health Fair

The Way To Wellness Friday, Oct 21, 2011 • 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Hollywood Vol. Fire Dept Hall

24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood, MD 20636

Presentation & Demonstration Schedule 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Brandy Tulley St. Mary’s County Department of Aging

Tai Chi for Arthritis

Tai-Chi for Arthritis consists of movements from the Sun style of Tai Chi. The Sun style evolved through the centuries into a slow-paced, graceful, low-impact form of exercise. The movements do not require deep bending or squatting, which makes it easier and more comfortable to learn. While every individual is unique, many people who participate in Tai Chi for Arthritis enjoy the following benefits: improved balance, increased flexibility, increased mobility, decreased pain, decreased fatigue, and decreased stiffness.

9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Dr. Christine Bergmark Southern MD Agricultural Commission

“Healthy Plate, Healthy Planet”

While the American economic motto of “bigger, better, faster, cheaper” has its advantages, it has also come with a tremendous cost. For the first time in history, it is predicted that our children will live shorter lives than their parents. This is in large part due to our diet and exercise. Dr. Bergmark will speak about the connection between healthy eating, our local economy and the environment, and how we can make healthier choices for all.

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Rebecca Sutay St. Mary’s Hospital Health Connections

Diabetes Management

The speaker will provide an overview of the risks and complications of diabetes as well as ways to manage or prevent the condition. She will discuss healthy cooking techniques and ways to modify your favorite recipes. Currently there is confusing information about diabetes in the media. At the end of the presentation, many of the myths will be dismissed and you will have a better understanding of how to successfully manage this very common medical problem.

11:00 p.m. - 11:30 a.m. Christine McDougal Reflexology4yourlife

Reflexology Demonstration

Reflexology is a therapy of the hands, feet or ears where the client relaxes in a zero gravity reclining chair. Most sessions include music and dim lights. Reflexology is based on zone therapy, using acupressure on specific points of the feet, hands or ears as they relate to organs and their reflex points. Reflexology promotes well being and good health.

12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Dr. Patricia Maynard University of Maryland Extension Charles County

Maintaining a Household on a Small Income

It can be difficult living on a limited income. While life may have thrown you some financial hardships, knowledge will empower you to live comfortably and enjoy life. Knowing how to manage your finances will give you the confidence you need to manage your household on a small income

1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Dr. Clifford Thomas Tae Kwon Do Ramblers

Practical Self-Defense Demonstration

Dr. Clifford Thomas will entertain and educate participants about simple and practical self-defense techniques. He emphasizes methods that can be used on the street and at home. He demonstrates how the development of both mental and physical street smarts is vital for basic survival in today’s climate of crime and violence.

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Kimberly Pepper The Girl Who Loves Coupons

Coupons 101

Everyone loves a deal and shopping with coupons helps with securing better discounts. But what if you don’t know how to get started with coupons? Then the Saving with Coupons class is just the right ticket. The Saving with Coupons class will explain the benefits of couponing, give a realistic view on how to use coupons, provide the pros and cons of Extreme Couponing, give tips on how to get started, provide additional savings ideas beyond the newspaper ads, and provide strategies on how to make the most of your coupons. Ms. Pepper has been featured in the Washington Post for her coupon classes!

2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Liat Mackey College of Agricultural and Natural Resources

“My plate”, how does it rate?

What is the new “MyPlate”, and how does your plate rate with the new Dietary Guidelines represented by the new MyPlate symbol? Come learn what’s new and how to use MyPlate to design optimal meals for you and your health!”

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Thursday, October 13, 2011

Annual Community Health Fair

The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services Community Health Fair will be Friday, October 21, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Hall, 24801 Three Notch Road. Over 600 citizens attended the event last year to learn more about the latest health and wellness news and products from over 60 exhibitors. Flu inoculations will be available (Medicare card holders must bring their cards); $20 payable by cash or check is appreciated from those not eligible for Medicare. Free Health Screenings will include screenings for skin cancer, vision, depression and hearing. All are welcome to attend and receive a wide variety of health screenings, listen to presentations and view demonstrations. For more information, call 301.475.4200 ext. 1051 or log on to www.stmarysmd.com/aging .

St. Mary’s Dept of Aging Programs and Activities

• Free Wellness Clinic On Tuesday, October 18, from 9 a.m. - noon there will be presentations, personal interviews and free health screenings provided at the Northern Senior Activity Center in partnership with the College of Southern Maryland’s nursing program. Get updated on Shingles, a fast-growing concern for seniors, and many other relevant topics including respiratory hygiene and hand sanitation etiquette. Don’t miss the ‘Germ Detector’ instrument which shows you what you cannot see. Walk-ins are welcome, however signups are encouraged as space is limited. Call 301.475.4002, ext. 1001 by noon Monday, October 17, to reserve a chicken salad plate lunch.

ALERT… Medicare Alert! ALERT… There have been reports of an individual calling local seniors stating that they will receive a new Medicare card in the mail within three weeks but before the card can be mailed the caller requests some bank account information to verify their records. These calls are fraudulent and under no circumstance will a Medicare representative call you and request this type of information. If you receive a call like this, please notify the Department of Aging and Human Services at 301.475.4200, ext. 1064.

POKER RUN

Come Join Us for an Evening of Fun and Excitement

$20 per hand • Saturday, October 15, 2011 • Pre-Registration Available

1st & 2nd Place Winners Live Band 3 pm – 7 pm “The Craze” Later Food Available

SENIOR LIVING

50/50 Raffle at Each Stop Raffle Silent Auction

***ALL VEHICLES WELCOME*** “Rain or Shine” Stops Include: 1st Stop: Registration (10 – 11 am): All-American Harley Hughesville 2nd Stop: Seabreeze 3rd Stop: Toots 4th Stop: Gilligans 5th Stop: Apehangers Cierra is a 13-year-old diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. This past December she entered the OR for the 13th time. She had emergency surgery on her intestines. She will require another intestinal surgery in the very near future. One year ago her lungs were functioning 84% but currently they have dropped off to 50%. Once they reach 30%, she will be considered for a double lung transplant.

Contact: Malinda Ford (240) 435-0692 • P.O. Box 2428, LaPlata, MD 20646

• Seven Healthy Habits for Diabetes On Wednesday, October 19, from 1-3 p.m., a diabetes presentation will be held at the Northern Senior Activity Center to discuss the basic steps for managing diabetes. This session, presented by St. Mary’s Hospital Health Connections, will have a Q & A period with one-on-one consultations available. Walk-ins are welcome. • 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. • Bridge Club Seeking Players The Garvey Senior Activity Center Bridge Club is looking for players (regular and sub list). The club plays on Thursdays at the center at 10am. If interested please call 301.475.4200 ext 1050 and we will connect you with the club coordinator. • Native Americans before the Colonists On Thursday, October 20, at 1 p.m., relive the fascinating history and traditions of Native Americans who inhabited the shores of the Chesapeake Bay region. This presentation will focus on the daily lives of the American Indians who were members of the Piscataway Nation. Walk-ins are welcome.

Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301.475.4200, ext. 1050; Northern Senior Activity Center, 301.475.4002, ext. 1001; Ridge Nutrition Site, 301.475.4200, ext. 1050. Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.

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October Joy

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 No one can argue with October weather; it is fantastic! October is surely Mother Nature’s annual gift to all of us. She starts the month with a hint of shorter days, a foggy mist in the mornings, milder daytime temperatures, and crisp clear evenings. When it rains, it is more likely a simple rainy day than a day torn apart by thunderstorms or other severe weather patterns. If there were a place on earth where it was October all the time, I would have to think about moving there. October provides some of the best fishing of the year. So let’s get to it. Breaking fish can be found on the Bay with little effort these days. Look in the usual places and wherever you usually find schools of baitfish. There are frequently a lot of smaller ones near the surface, but bigger ones down deep. You will also find that there are a lot of bluefish up to 3 pounds mixed in. As I’ve told you before, now is the time to cast top-water plugs along fishy looking shorelines and structures for rockfish. If you’ve tried this, you know that there are very few methods of fishing for stripers that are more fun. Trolling for rockfish is also productive during the fall. If you are a troller, mix your offerings with rigs that run high in the water column and some that run deep to the bottom. Look for the bigger stripers on the deeper rigs. Bluefish are one of my first targets while they are still here. Bluefish in the 3 pound range make some of the best smoked fish out there. I filet and rinse the fish, then soak them for 4 – 6 hours in a brine solution made from 1 gallon of water, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 cup of kosher salt, and 3 tablespoons of Old Bay™. At the end

October Sunrise

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of that time, I take them out of the solution, pat them dry and let them sit on a rack for several hours until the filets develop a glaze. Then I place them in a smoker with hickory chips at 150° for 4 hours. At the beginning of the last hour, I baste the filets with pure maple syrup. The smoked fish filets that aren’t eaten in the first day or two are vacuum sealed and frozen for cocktail appetizers over the winter. The second target is the stripers. If not served fresh, the filets of stripers up to 20 – 25 inches are vacuum sealed and frozen with the skin left on. I prepare the filets by rinsing and patting dry, and then treating them with a fish rub of some sort. I make a fish rub using Old Bay™, lemon pepper, and Morton’s Natural Seasons™. Then I place them on the grill with very low heat (± 250°) skin side down for about 10 minutes. They can be served with the skin still attached, or you can take a spatula turned upside down and scrape the filets off the skin. One of these filets with the usual side dishes and a glass of your favorite wine make a delectable meal. I think October has just made me hungry! Don’t forget to take a picture of your catch and send it to me with a report at the email address below. riverdancekeith@gmail.com. Keith has been a recreational angler on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for over 50 years; he fishes weekly from his small boat during the season, and spends his free time supporting local conservation organizations.

Smoked Bluefish

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

www.bowlesfarms.com

Saturday & Sunday, October 15th & 16th (All Day)

KIDS BASEBALL WEEKEND: Kids (Ages 4 to 12) come in their baseball uniforms and they will receive $2.00 off admission. On Sunday, October 16th PINCH the Southern Maryland’s Blue Crabs mascot will be at the farm from 12:00 to 3:00.

Email: bowlesfarm@rcn.com

Sunday, October 16th , 11:00 to 3:00 Southern Knights Rod & Custom Car Show: Steet Rods, Customs, Antiques, Muscle Cars, Original. Open to 1980 and Older Vehicles. Dash Plaque’s to all cars registered. Trophies to be awarded *People Choice.

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