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“I read that letter and I was absolutely amazed … my name is on maybe 80 percent of those cases … But it is not a reflection on the number of cases Mr. Stanalonis has handled and they should know that.” - Richard Fritz, St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney
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Trooper Under Investigation By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A local waitress alleged last week that a state trooper assaulted her over an undercooked chicken tender meal. The trooper, assigned to the Leonardtown Barrack in St. Mary’s County, is under investigation by his own agency as well as the Calvert Investigative Team for the alleged incident on March 22 at Ruby Tuesday’s in Prince Frederick. Amy Howes, 20, of Lusby, claims she was serving Cpl. Paul Trossbach’s table when he became angry over a chicken tender meal he said was undercooked and eventually slapped her in the back of her arm with a check presenter. Howes claimed Trossbach became frustrated when she was too slow in returning with his check. “He threw up his hands and said ‘Didn’t I specifically say to you to make it quick?’” Howes told the Calvert Gazette. “Then he said ‘This is [expletive] ridiculous.’ “Then he slaps the back of my arm with the check presenter and he said ‘Take this and make it quick.’” Lt. Mike Thompson, commander of the Leonardtown Barrack, confirmed that Trossbach is the trooper under investigation but he is still on duty. “He has the same presumption of innocence as anyone else,” Thompson said. Howes said she went back to the kitchen and gave the check and credit card to her
manager to handle because she was too upset and “in tears.” “I’ve worked here almost four years and I’ve never been treated like that,” Howes said. “He never apologized, nothing like that. “I would think it’s crazy for a regular person to act this way but for a police officer to act this way is ridiculous.” Howes said her manager went out to try to calm the customer, but the manager said the man continued to use profanity and claimed he had power to have the restaurant shut down. She said her manager saw Trossbach get in an unmarked vehicle, turn on his overhead lights and yell at other people in the parking lot warning them not to patronize the restaurant. Prince Frederick Barrack commander Lt. Randy Stephens would not reveal the trooper’s identity but said an administrative investigation is underway, while the Calvert Investigative Team is investigating criminal allegations. “It’s in its early stages, it will take time,” Stephens said Tuesday. “We want to make sure we’re doing this right.” Lt. Steve Jones, commander of the Calvert Investigative Team, said detectives are still gathering facts in the case. “We have to determine whether there was a crime committed,” Jones said. The trooper has not been charged, Stephens said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Early Voting Count High in St. Mary’s By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Early voting ends today but as of early Wednesday nearly 1,000 had already made their primary election choices in local, state and federal races. “It’s better than we’ve done in the past,” said Susan Julian, deputy director of the county’s Board of Elections. “Every year it’s going to grow because people know about it.” Julian said this is only the second time early voting has been available in the county; the first time was in the 2010 elections. While some have criticized the costs of opening polls up for six days, she said the costs should become justified as people become more comfortable with the idea of early voting. The practice was instituted to make voting more convenient for those who may have to go out of town on Election Day or for those who otherwise could not make it to the polls at the usual time. Julian said people who requested absentee ballots became interested in early voting once they learned about it. She suspected the early voting offering has had an affect on people’s voting habits. “I did a lot fewer absentee ballots this year,” Julian said. The tally of voters as of Wednesday morning was 994 who showed up to cast ballots early, according to state Board of Elections figures, which represents 1.64 percent of the county’s 60,598 registered voters. Julian reported that 336 voters came out on Saturday, the most on any day so far, 239 on Sunday, 207 on Monday, and 212 on Tuesday. Early voting closes Thursday but runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the elections office in Leonardtown, she said, adding that the last day may be the busiest. “On Saturday we were busy all day and on Sunday we were busy; we thought no one would vote on Sunday.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer In the days leading up to Tuesday’s primary election, which could decide in one day who will sit as one of three Circuit Court judges, Assistant State’s Attorney Joseph Stanalonis is disputing claims that he lacks experience in the courtroom and has a mediocre track record when it comes to prosecuting serious felony cases. Stanalonis referenced a campaign ad purchased by incumbent Judge David Densford that includes statements from two former local prosecutors attacking Stanalonis’ record as a prosecutor. “Since 1996, Mr. Stanalonis has only tried six jury trials, three of which were losses … Mr. Stanalonis’ claim that he has tried more cases than any other prosecutor is patently false,” former local prosecutors Frank Cubero and Christina Taylor wrote in a letter sent to local media, of which sections appeared in Densford’s ads. The two former prosecutors go on to say that Stanalonis dismissed or “stetted 35 serious felony cases he personally indicted, including 11 child sex abuse cases, two rape cases and one attempted murder case. “Mr. Stanalonis would rather offenders go free out of spite than provide justice for St. Mary’s County victims; such intemperance is not the demeanor of a judge.” Stanalonis slammed the claims as “patently false” but said they have actually aided his campaign. “The negative attacks against me have benefited me,” Stanalonis said Wednesday. “People are tired of negative campaigning. “I’ve been a prosecutor but I’ve handled a lot of different cases and I’ve had a lot of jury trials.” Stanalonis said he has had at least twodozen jury trials he could easily remember and dozens of court trials in his career. Densford told The County Times he stands behind the comments in his ad made by Cubero and Taylor and criticized Stanalonis’ trial record as a prosecutor calling it “sad.” He especially criticized his handling of a case in which a defendant was accused of raping an under-aged girl. The defendant John Edison was acquitted in that case. “He passed that case to someone else who promptly lost,” Densford said. “When you’re in private practice you don’t get to turn to someone else and say ‘can you take this for me.’
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“When Christina Taylor and Frank Cubero say something about their former colleague it’s true, period.” Stanalonis replied saying that particular case was prosecuted by two other attorneys. “Why am I be criticized for a case I did not try,” Stanalonis said. “I had an aunt … who died from breast cancer unexpectedly two days before the trial and her funeral was on the day of the trial.” Other attorneys were prepared to go forward with the case, he said, and it would have been unfair to all parties to delay it. Taylor told The County Times that their research was done with on-line public records at the Maryland Judiciary website. “I spent quite a large amount of time doing that,” Taylor said. “Nobody has to take our word for it.” Taylor admitted, however, that a case that was indicted by State’s Attorney Richard Fritz could still be given to another attorney to prosecute but their name would not show up on the on-line records as the prosecuting attorney. She said, however, in her experience such a practice was rare. “That’s just not true,” Stanalonis said. “The cases they’re citing for dismissals were superceded by indictments, which means the cases were prosecuted just not under the original charging documents.” Fritz told The County Times that both Cubero and Taylor “were stretching the truth” about Stanalonis to benefit Densford’s campaign. Fritz said that not only does he sometimes indict cases and give them to other attorneys to prosecute, but that his name still shows up in on-line records as the chief prosecutor simply because he is the elected official. “I read that letter and I was absolutely amazed … my name is on maybe 80 percent of those cases,” Fritz explained. “But it is not a reflection on the number of cases Mr. Stanalonis has handled and they should know that.” The judiciary website is “notoriously in error on who the actual prosecutor is,” said Fritz, adding that Cubero and Taylor resigned from his office to take higher-paying positions. He said Taylor was technically fired on her last day for not appearing in court as scheduled. Editor Sean Rice contributed to this story. news@countytimes.net
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Businesses Encouraged to Hire Vets By Guy Leonard Staff Writer With the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan winding down, thousands of veterans will be returning to civilian life and they will be looking for jobs, according to federal and state officials who spoke at Patuxent High School in Lusby on Monday. Vice Adm. David Architzel, commander of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) located at NAS Patuxent River, said businesses should seriously consider hiring veterans not only because of their technical expertise and their training but because of their dedication and determination. “More than 100,000 will be returning to the workforce,” Architzel said at the Leadership Maryland conference. “What better way to welcome them home … than to give them full employment.” Architzel said that while some veterans are finding work upon their return, many were still either unemployed or underemployed. Alan Crawley, local veterans employment representative for the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, said that many employers don’t understand the benefits available for hiring veterans, especially those who have been unemployed for six months or more. “There are tax credits for hiring veterans, a lot of employers aren’t aware of that,”
Crawley said. “These credits are extensive.” Kenneth Shelley, a vice president with Wyle corporation, said veterans make up the backbone of their organization, which is one of the largest Department of Defense contractors. “About 40 to 50 percent of our people are veterans,” Shelley said. “If it weren’t for veterans we probably wouldn’t be here.” Petty Officer Javid Benson said as his career in the U.S. Navy came to a close after being reduced from the force, he was looking for work the same as other veterans. “We have everything you’re looking for, we’re the people you can rely on,” said Benson, a sailor for nearly 15 years. Benson said he volunteered to go to Afghanistan for a year tour before an order from the Department of Defense cut him from his unit because it was overstaffed. He had given away everything in his home so he would have no worries for his overseas tour. Many veterans are leaving the service so quickly that it puts a real strain on them to find a job. “This is a real dire matter,” Benson said. David Regan, a former soldier who was badly wounded in an explosion in Iraq, said his injuries were so severe he had to relearn much of what he’d been taught as a child. “We are resilient,” he said. “Help somebody else start a second chapter.”
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Patuxent Habitat Extends Its Helping Hand By Carrie Munn Staff Writer Patuxent Habitat for Humanity (PHH) has been a staple of help for citizens in need in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties since 2003, but is looking to do more to meet the immense community need. Habitat’s executive director Pamela Shubert explained the organization was one of 45 affiliates to receive a grant from the U.S Department of Housing and all available resources to work to help positively affect Urban Development to expand their outreach through a the lives of low- to moderate-income residents. A grant neighborhood revitalization initiative coordinator (NRI) from the Maryland Energy Administration will help position. lessen the burden of energy bills, so that folks are able to The director said the group is striving to go from spend the savings on other necessities like food and gas. a one to two house per year category to a three to five The organization also takes advantage of funding house per year model, to respond to the unmet need. In help from the county commissioners in using native addition, she said, Habitat International is focusing more plant species in landscaping projects and a partnership on a mission of building hope and enhancing communi- with Valspar for large amounts of paint. ties through other programs offering small projects that While a fresh coat of paint or ramp for a disabled make big impacts. resident or an enhancement to a property’s curb appeal The NRI will be instrumental in sparking involve- seems small, it builds pride within neighborhoods, Shument in things like A Brush With Kindness, which fo- bert explained. cuses on exterior painting and minor repairs, Critical With multiple projects of various sizes already Home Repairs, which alleviate health and safety issues, underway, Shubert said the group is gearing up for its and Weatherization, which aims to improve energy next Chiefs’ build benefiting Mary King, her 21-year-old efficiency. step-daughter and 8-year old granddaughter, who curThe organization is currently looking to fill the NRI rently live in a basement apartment with water damage position. and QBH Gradview County Times Half Ad_Layout 1 9/6/11 4:41 PM Page 1 mold issues. Shubert explained the organization is eager to put An April 3 groundbreaking is anticipated and Shu-
bert said PHH is still looking for financial support on this build. “We can always use more volunteers,” she said, explaining any extra hands on a build site are beneficial and the group also needs help with family selection and homeowner mentorships. She also said the ReStore donations serve as a direct funding source for Habitat’s project and serve another, more green mission of the organization, to keep reusable items out of the landfills. She said while the North Beach store is not incredibly successful, the dollars per square foot coming through the Lexington Park store is just amazing. To keep up with Habitat’s breaking news or find out more about how to offer financial or volunteer support, find Patuxent Habitat for Humanity on Facebook or call 301-863-6227. carriemunn@countytimes.net
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County revenue estimates greater than last year’s moved the fiscal 2013 county operating budget to about $211.4 million, but elected leaders warned that more costs from the state could change the fiscal outlook before the budget goes to a final vote in May. The proposed budget is about $18.8 million, or 9.8 percent greater, than last year’s spending plan. The latest plan retains the .857 percent per $100 of assessed value for property from the last budget so property tax rates are not set to increase in the coming year, though the actual revenue is estimated to increase by $754,059 to a total of $100.3 million or an increase of less than one percent, county documents state. Six new sheriff’s office deputies are included in the budget as is $350,463 for their vehicles to be financed over five years. Overall the budget has $1.4 million to replace 25 vehicles, also to be financed over five years, the budget documents stated. The sheriff’s office got $31.6 million, less than the $34 million requested but it was still more than $900,000 over last year’s allocation.
The Board of County Commissioners also funded the Board of Education with $85.7 million, above what the state requires for maintenance of effort at $78.4 million. Included in that package is an additional $2.2 million as well as $4.1 million for expected costs of teacher pensions being shifted from the state to the county. The county also added “a one-time allocation” of $1 million from its fund balance to add to the school board’s other post-employment benefit fund. Both Commissioner Dan Morris (R-Mechanicsville) and Commissioner Larry Jarboe (R-Golden Beach) voted against the budget. Morris said the proposal was a recommended draft and would likely be subject to change before the final vote. He also said the school board could look to eliminate half-days for students to save money. Jarboe said he could not support the vote because of the money allocated for the planned construction of FDR Boulevard, which he has opposed as a taxpayer-funded benefit to developers. He called it a “10,000 car-a-day neighborhood expressway.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
3,000 Expected for Fundraiser Walk The 17th Annual Run and Fun Walk for Hospice is set for Saturday, April 14 at 8:30 a.m. at the St. Mary’s County Governmental Center in Leonardtown. There is a 5K run and a 5K Fun Walk through the streets of Historic Leonardtown passing several of the towns landmarks including Tudor Hall. A 10K run is also on the venue and features a scenic, country road course. Participants receive a commemorative t-shirt and will enjoy the famous oneof-a-kind post-event brunch featuring bottled water, sports drinks, fresh fruit, bagels, hotdogs, stuffed ham sandwiches and more. “The brunch alone sets this event apart from any other walking or running event in the Washington, DC region,” stated Rick Freedman, president of the Capital Running Company which professionally times the race. There is plenty of free parking at the
Governmental Center in Leonardtown. In addition, baby strollers and leashed dogs are also welcome on the course. “All net proceeds from this event stay right here in St. Mary’s County helping hospice provide comfort, care and compassionate support to the terminally ill,” hospice volunteer Jim Dicus said in a press release. “In addition to being a fun, social event - people understand how important the event is to hospice and people want to give something back to an organization that helped them through a trying time. Hospice is there for the family as much as for the patient. And this event allows family and friends to get out and express their love and support for a loved one who may have been in hospice care.” For more information or to register on-line please see www.runforhospice.org or call the hospice office at 301-994-3075.
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STATE NEWS House Approves $35.8 Billion Budget and Pension Shift The House of Delegates approved their version of the state’s $35.8 billion budget Friday, moving the process into its final stage to resolve differences with the Senate. The budget bill was approved 95-43, but not before Republican lawmakers attempted one last time to derail its passage. They described the budget, which would increase state spending by $1 billion for the fifth year in a row, as fiscally irresponsible and destructive. The Democratic chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Norman Conway, had repeatedly called it “fiscally prudent and socially responsible.” Republicans argued that casting a red vote would be an opportunity to send the budget bill back to committee in order to address their concerns. During the previous day’s 11-hour session, every Republican amendment had been rejected. Voicing his opposition to the bill, House Republican Leader Anthony O’Donnell said he understood why few Democrats were standing in support of the bill. “I wouldn’t want to defend this thing in front of those cameras either,” O’Donnell said, motioning toward television crews. Echoing criticisms he directed at the budget bill Thursday, O’Donnell said legislators were “kicking our citizens when they’re down.” Calling O’Donnell’s bluff, House Democratic Leader Kumar Barve defended the bill. Barve reminded legislators that the state
was entering its 51st year with a triple-A bond rating while the state’s public school system was ranked best in the country and higher education continues to remain affordable. Other Democrats joined Barve in countering criticism, including St. Mary’s County Del. John Bohanan, who said committees placed funding aspirations in the budget that are often adjusted with reality. Bohanan, chair of the education appropriations subcommittee, said this creates an expectation in the budget for the next fiscal year. After brief debate, the House also approved the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act (BRFA) 88-50, despite a break in the Democratic ranks. The most controversial aspect of the BRFA bill shifts teacher pension costs to county governments. The proposal has faced fierce opposition from teachers across the state and legislators who believe the costs could be too much for local governments to bear. Six Montgomery County Democrats, one of the chamber’s most liberal delegations, and two other Democratic lawmakers, joined Republicans in voting against the bill because of the pension shift. Supporters argued that forcing local governments to share in the expense of pensions was a difficult but necessary step. Opponents, however, said it threatened to bankrupt county governments. The House and Senate must now work out their differences on the budget in a conference committee. Read more at marylandreporter.com
Septic Control Bill Passes Senate By Len Lazarick Marylandreporter.com The Senate passed an O’Malley administration bill Tuesday to increase control over septic systems for new developments in a 32-14 vote, with all 12 Republicans opposing a bill they called a move to centralized planning. “This bill clearly is a down-zoning,” said Sen. Barry Glassman, who lives on a farm in Harford County. It will cause farms to lose 30-40% of the value of their land, he said. “We want to save the land, but we don’t want to save the farmer,” Glassman said. Last week, Sen. Thomas “Mac” Middleton proposed a series of amendments backed by the Maryland Association of Counties, farmers, developers and builders. Those changes were opposed by more liberal members of the Senate who co-spon-
sored the bill and wanted stronger controls, but the O’Malley administration ultimately backed them in order to gain final votes for the plan. Senate Minority Leader E.J. Pipkin called the bill part of “the war on rural Maryland,” but Sen. Ron Young, D-Frederick, said, “There’s been a war on cities in this state for years.” “In almost every way, the state has funded leaving the city,” Young said, by building roads and schools outside the cities. “This isn’t putting the farmers out of business.” Pipkin insisted, “This bill is about control, not cleaning up the bay.” Only two Democrats, Sens. James Ed DeGrange, Anne Arundel, and Roy Dyson, St. Mary’s, voted against the bill, which now heads to the House for action. Len@MarylandReporter.com
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Photos By Carrie Munn Amanda Lucas, of the tech center, and Lydia Browne, of Great Mills High School, pose as proud winners of a 2012 George Craggs Hopkins, Jr. Arts Endowment, Inc. scholarship following Monday’s gala.
By Carrie Munn Staff Writer The artistic talents of St. Mary’s students were on display Monday evening as the George Craggs Hopkins, Jr. Arts Endowment, Inc. hosted its final scholarship awards gala. The non-profit was founded by Hopkins, a retired St. Mary’s County Public Schools visual arts teacher, a decade ago and has awarded scholarships to 37 students pursuing careers in the arts and art teaching. A pleasant, but bittersweet affair, according to many involved, included many kind words about Hopkins, the organization’s board that kept it going after his passing in 2008 and those who carried out his endowment, particularly soon-to-retire supervisor of fine arts Lynne Morgan Smoot, who helped bring the competitive program to fruition. Ten students submitted works for public adjudication and one senior from each of St. Mary’s high schools walked away with a $5,000 college scholarship. Chopticon’s winner Emily Prettyman was complimented on a portrait with a well-captured expression and a surreal cityscape, which accomplished artist Charlie Hewitt called “evocative and moody.” Hopkins was Hewitt’s teacher and mentor. Lydia Browne, of Great Mills High School, impressed the professional artist judges with a painting which featured a distinct perspective and composition. She was complimented on her technical talents and her layered construction piece inspired by the word ‘divinity’. Leonardtown High’s Eumi Pok garnered comments from the judges on her creative use of scale and a dramatic self-portrait. Amanda Lucas, from the Dr. James A. Forrest Tech Center, was granted the scholarship and praised by the judges for her sense of color and style, her continuity from piece to piece and unique digital renderings. All of the other participants received a $50 gift card to Michael’s and the winners were asked to share their favorite work with the Board of Education on Wednesday evening. Nearly $200,000 in scholarships has been granted to the county’s artistically gifted students over the years and many Chopticon senior and scholarship winner Emily Prettyman takes down have gone on to complete highher display at the end of an art and er education goals and forge education-focused evening. The image promising careers with the help to her right, the cityscape and piano of this program. keys, garnered a lot of positive reaction from the judges.
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Esperanza Students go to The Hunger Games By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
Dinopoulos said the students also had academic competitions among themThe long awaited adaptation selves, and the grades for the of the “The Hunger Games” came quarter were higher than avout Friday, and the buzz was all erage for every class. around locally as well as nationally. There was no question For eighth grade students at that making the book an inEsperanza Middle School, openteractive experience helped ing day also meant a trip to the with the students’ perforLexington Park movie theatre for mance, said Reading and a special showing of the film afLanguage Arts teacher Jean ter having read the first book as a Grosche. group. Some students who had For the group of 280 students never read a book from covand teachers, including Superiner to cover had no problem tendent Michael Martirano, it cost with “The Hunger Games,” $1,500 for two private screenings and some even read ahead, and the busses to get to the theDinopoulos said. atre, according to Reading and Eighth grade student Language Arts teacher Megan Alexa Seringolb counts herDinopoulos. She said the classes Photo by Sarah Miller self among those ranks. split up into districts, to mirror the Eighth grader William Russell and Superintendent “I couldn’t stop readdistricts in the book, and they held Michael Martirano, sporting T-shirts with quotes ing it,” she said, adding “The various fundraisers, like a costume from “The Hunger Games”, get ready to go see Hunger Games” was the first contest and a breakfast cart selling them movie on opening day. book she enjoyed reading. coffee and doughnuts. She said she couldn’t stop at Reading and Language Arts teacher Katie Mc- the end of a chapter, or the beginning and found herself Carthy said each student was asked for $2 to go on the powering through to the end. trip, and for another $2 to purchase a T-shirt. Each class had their own color, and each T-shirt has a quote from sarahmiller@countytimes.net the book.
RoboBees’ Robots Rocking Competition By Carrie Munn Staff Writer Now in its eleventh year, The RoboBees team, which meets weekly at the Dr. James A Forrest Career and Technology Center, has made a name for itself in the national robotics competition arena. Started by Dave Buddenbohn and supported by a bevy of expert mentors, The RoboBees have made a consistently strong showing with their team-built, hightech robotic creations in several national competitions. Most recently, in early March, the ‘Bees competed against 63 other teams at the by Carrie Munn Chesapeake Regionals and won, for the sec- Photos Enthusiastic members of The RoboBees welcome visitors to check out their ond year in a row, the prestigious Regional displays at the California Best Buy on Saturday. Chairman’s Award, as well as the regional website award. This year’s challenge is called Rebound Rumble, and involves robots designed to shoot hoops in a 3-on-3 style basketball game. The ‘Bees are working to raise funds to get to the national championship in St. Louis April 26 through 28, with the team and mentors excited to show off their skills in what senior mentor Steve Page called “the varsity competition of the mind,” the FIRST Robotics competition. Page said he’s watched the program grow into a full, challenging robotics curriculum, with highly-competitive and dedicated participants that conduct outreach to engage new, younger students in the robotics program. “While the teams have won numerous national awards for their robots, the true success can be measured by the fact that almost 98 percent of students completing the program go on to college, with many of them returning to employment in St. Mary’s and serving as mentors for new generations of RoboBees, completing what we call the STEM cycle,” Page said. Those wishing to support the ‘Bees trip to St. Louis can make tax-deductible donations by contacting the Tech Center. Check out the Kids get a chance to drive the complex robots by regional champions, The RoboBees, team’s website at www.robobees.org. carriemunn@countytimes.net built inside the Best Buy store on Saturday.
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Ronald Colvin, 68
Joseph Arthur Bond, Jr., 47, of LaPlata, Maryland, peacefully passed away on March 22, 2012 at the Washington Hospital Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Joseph Jr. was born to Joseph Arthur Bond, Sr. and Dorothy Ann Bond of Leonardtown, Maryland (Compton) on March 2, 1965. Joseph Jr. was blessed with two sons that he loved dearly, Joseph Arthur Bond III and Andrew Jaiden Bond. Joseph Jr. was affectionately known as “Jr.” or “Joe Babe” to friends and loved ones. He was employed at an earlier age as a Supply Manager for the Wildewood Construction Company. He recently was a truck driver for Chaney Enterprises until his health would no longer allow. Jr. was extremely passionate about the world of Drag Racing and recently fulfilled his dream of owning his own racecar. Early in life, Jr. thrived as a baseball pitcher. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, eating seafood and being outdoors working with his hands. He also loved traveling to many vacation hotspots with his fiancé. He was loved by many and enjoyed meeting people; once you met him you were no longer a stranger. Jr. leaves to cherish his mother Dorothy; son’s Joey and Andrew; beloved fiancé Jan, and siblings Eunice V. Bond (Kelly), Deborah D. Briscoe (Henry), Brian (Tony) Bond, and Dwayne W. Bond (Karla); two nephews Rashad Briscoe and Carlos Bond; and three nieces, Kaneisha Holt, Lexie Bond, and Brittney Bond, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. He is preceded in death by his father Joseph Sr., grandparents John Henry Sr. and Sarah Rosetta Bond and James Andrew and Ann Elizabeth Thomas. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 10 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, Maryland. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Maryland.
Ronald Colvin, 68, of California, MD, died March 21, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born July 15, 1943 in Washington, DC to the late John Colvin and Ann (Bruning) Colvin. Ronald served in the United States Army. He worked as operating engineer for Safeway and Metropolitan Poultry & Seafood. He was a member of the VFW Post 2632 in California, MD and the American Legion Post 274 in Lusby, MD. Ronald is survived by his wife, Carole (Griffin) Colvin; daughter Barbara Ann Martin (Brian), of Keedysville, MD; son Ronald Paul Colvin, of California, MD; sister Joan Corrnett, of Hyattsville, MD; brother Harold Colvin (Judy) of Hyattsville, MD and two grandchildren. All services are private. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Thomas Butler, 52 Thomas "Wayne" Butler, 52, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, departed this life after a brief illness at his residence on March 20, 2012. Wayne, the son of the late James Vincent Butler, Sr. and Florence Gertrude Butler, was born in Newport, Maryland on March 8, 1960. Wayne received his education in the Charles County Public Schools. He graduated in 1978 from LaPlata High School. Throughout Wayne's life, he was employed with several companies including B&F Erectors, CT Electric, Advanced Window Systems, and Maryland International Raceway. Wayne's hobbies included spending time with his brothers, family and friends, fishing, drawing, cooking, fixing cars and lawnmowers, watching NBA basketball games, and on Sunday, watching the Washington Redskins. Wayne leaves to cherish his memories two brothers, William Irvin Butler (Shelia) and Francis Jerome Butler; two sisters, Mary Madeline Wheeler (James), Violet Marie Lucas (Bernard); four aunts, Carrie Taylor, Helen Brown, Sarah Brooks and Madeline Woodland; and one uncle, Wilbert Dunn. He was preceded in death by his daughter Sarah Grant; brothers James Vincent, Jr., Joseph Ernest, Calvin Edwin, Charles Sylvester and Howard Eugene Butler. Family, relatives and friends will miss Wayne's pleasant smile and quiet demeanor. Family and friends united on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 for Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Newport Catholic Church, 11555 St. Mary's Church Road, Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Interment followed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church cemetery, Bushwood, Maryland. Reverend Mark Ervin officiated.
Charles Hall, Jr., 59 On Wednesday, March 21, 2012, Charles Henry Hall, Jr. of Chaptico, Maryland (Mill Point Shores), unexpectedly departed this earthly life to have eternal rest. Henry, as he was affectionately known, was born on July 9, 1952 to the late Charles Henry Hall, Sr. and Edna Cecila Hall-Johnson. Henry was born and raised in St. Mary’s County. He attended St. Mary’s County Public Schools. He enjoyed life after his retirement from Southern Maryland Tri-County Committee Action where he worked as a maintenance worker. Henry possessed many skills – bricklayer, auto mechanic and gardener – to name a few. Henry regularly attended mass at Our Lady of the Wayside Church in Chaptico, Maryland. In addition, he often attended church services with his dear sister, Lisha Tyer, at Greater Morning Star Pentecostal Church where he thoroughly enjoyed fellowshipping with her. Since his retirement, Henry acquired many hobbies. He enjoyed patronizing St. Mary’s Farmers Market, going to various community flea markets, Amish shops, consignment shops, fishing, playing cards, preparing large wholesome dinners and he especially enjoyed tending to his garden. However, above all, he loved spending quality time with his companion of 37 years, Linda Goldring, and his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed. Henry was preceded in death by his parents Charles Henry Hall, Sr. and Edna Hall-Johnson; and three sisters JacquelineTyer, Leona Hall and Audrey Mae Hall. He leaves to cherish his memories his long-time companion Linda; two daughters Tanya and Belinda; one son, Charles III “PeeWee”; ten grandchildren, LeKeisha, Delontey, Demetrius, Trevon (Junior), MyLisa, KaLisa, Gerald (Cabbage), Mariah, Keon, and Precious; three great-grandchildren, Sammie, Destiny and Hezziah; five sisters, Rebecca Tyer (Oscar), Valerie Tyer, Martha Tate (Wendell), Geraldine Miles and Jennifer Thomas; four brothers, Leroy, Robert, Willie and Timothy Hall (Crystal) and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD. Interment to follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Norris Hindle, 68 Norris Cecil Hindle, 68 of McConnellsburg, PA, formerly of St. Mary’s and Charles County, MD passed at his home surrounded by his family. Born July 29, 1943 in LaPlata, MD, he was the son of the late Maurice Hindle and Virginia Dare Bowie. He is survived
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by his loving and caring wife, the former Dorothy Balta Moore who he married on November 30, 1991. Mrs. Hindle survives at their home. Also surviving are 1 son, Kevin Hindle of MD, 2 stepsons, Robert Moore of MD, David Moore of NY, and 1 grandson, Charles Moore of MD. Mr. Hindle is survived by 10 siblings; Steve Hindle of VA, Betty Mitchell of VA, Eileen Hardesty of MD, Randy Bowie of MD, Mike Bowie of MD, Rita Thomas of VA, Anita Marsh of MD, Kathy Crowe of MD, Essie Gueno of FL, Cliff Bowie of MD, and David Bowie of NC. In addition to his parents Mr. Hindle was preceded in death by one sister, Eunice Hewett. Norris was a very loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was vice president of his company, NORCRON, LLC; McConnellsburg, PA Norris retired from Honeywell as a contracts manager after 11 years of service. He loved building things and tinkering in his barn with tools and tractors. He was always willing to help the neighbors in the area with anything they needed. Mr. Hindle was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army as General Abrams right hand man and was honorably discharged. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 29, 2012 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society of your choice and/or Hospice.
Joseph Hoopengardner, Jr., 90 Joseph Luther Hoopengardner, Jr., 90, of Hollywood, MD died on March 25, 2012 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born on May 6, 1921 he was the son of the late Catherine Renner and Joseph Luther Hoopengardner, Sr. He was the loving husband of Loretta Joy Ashby Hoopengardner whom he married on December 18, 1942 in the Alpha Delta Phi Sorority House in College Park, MD and preceded him in death on September 30, 2011. Mr. Hoopengardner is survived by his children; Stanley Joseph and Stephen David Hoopengardner of Hollywood, MD., Sarah Lynette Reedy of York, PA., Susan Annette Corbin of Honesdale, PA., 11 grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren. Mr. Hoopengardner is survived by his siblings: Mary Miller of Frederick, MD., and Charles Hoopengardner of Dover, Del. He is preceded in death by his brothers: George, Herbert, and James Hoopengardner. Mr. Hoopengardner graduated from Hagerstown High School and went on to graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelors Degree in 1943. He moved from Frostburg, MD to St. Mary’s County in 1961. Mr. Hoopengardner was a high school math teacher, head football coach for Beall High School in Frostburg, MD., Minister for the Cumberland Bethel Church of the Nazarene for 8 years, Minister of the Hollywood Church of the Nazarene for 26 years, and Lexington Park United Methodist Church for 18 years. Mr. Hoopengardner served in the United States Army from November 17, 1943 to September 28, 1946 during World War II (European Campaign) and was a 1st Lieutenant. The family received friends on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 in the Mattingley-Gardner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD., with prayers recited. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in the Lexington Park United Church with Rev Doug and Lori Hays officiating. Interment will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 in Oakland Cemetery, Oakland, MD. Pallbearers will be: Michael Hoopengardner, Greg Reedy, Rick Naill, Carlos Tavares, Erikson Corbin, Benjamin Corbin, Andrew Hooker, and Sean Powell. Memorial contributions may be made to
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Charles Houghton, 68 Charles Irving Houghton, 68 of California, MD died March 24, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD. Born September 21, 1943, he was the son of the late Irving Charles Houghton and Josephine (Griffin) Houghton. Charles was a graduate of the University of Buffalo, NY. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 until his retirement in 1987. After his retirement, he worked for BAE Systems as an Electronic Systems Technician from 1987 until 2010. Charles was a Lifetime Member of the American Legion Post, the Fleet Reserve, the Disabled Veterans and the VFW. He was an achieved Eagle Scout in the Boys Scouts. Charles is survived by his wife, Donna M. (Burnett) Houghton, his children, Amy Lynn
Chester (Maroy) of Victoria, VA, Jessie Denise Townsend (Arnold) of Ocala, FL, and Dena
Marie Buchanan (BJ) of Newport News, VA; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren; and siblings, Wilma Chapman of Great Valley, NY, and Bruce Houghton of Great Valley, NY. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Ray Houghton, his grandson, Kyle Townsend and his brother, Wayne Houghton. Family received friends for Charles’ Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 10 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1005, Washington, DC 20036 or the Boy Scouts of America. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Tonya Jones, 40 Tonya Lynn Jones, 40, of Leonardtown, Maryland was called home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2012 at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Born on October 29, 1971 in Baltimore, Maryland, Tonya was the daughter of the late Jack Reese Jones and Gloria Jean Cole. Tonya attended Chopticon High School, where she met her life partner, Eric. As a friendly, and down-to-earth waitress, she managed Perkins Restaurant for 4 years. Tonya enjoyed watching Law & Order: SVU and Lifetime movies, while doing crossword puzzles. You could frequently find her as a spectator at racing events at the Maryland International Raceway, or at the Bicycle Motocross track. Tonya collected Boyd's bears and was a Baltimore Ravens fan. Tonya was preceded in death by her father, Jackson Reese Jones and brother, John Michael Jones. She leaves to cherish her precious memories her children, Erica Spears, Tomas Spears and Lance Jones; her life partner, Eric Spears; her mother, Gloria Cole; grandmother, Dorothy Cole; her siblings, Melissa Dibble, Alicia Rawley, and Jack McKneely; life com-
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panions, Judy and Thomas Spears and Anthony and Kim Spears. She also leaves behind her Maine Coon cat, named SoCo, whom she adored. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. until time of service at 7:30 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, Maryland. A memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012 beginning at 1 p.m. at Chancellors Run Park. Interment will be private.
Onisim Krasnokutsky, 78 Onisim Krasnokutsky, 78, of Leonardtown, MD, died March 19, 2012, at his residence. He was born in September 5, 1933 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Onisim attended vocational school in Europe for two years and enlisted in the United States Army. He worked as a master machinist. Onisim was a member of the First Maryland Volunteer Infantry Regiment and the Civil War reenactment unit. Onisim is survived by his wife, Shelvadeane (Coleman) Krasnokutsky; son Victor Krasnokutsky of Leonardtown and one grandchild. All services are private. Condolences to the family may be made at www. brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Clarence Lyall, 86 Clarence Odell “Clancy” Lyall, 86 of Lexington Park, MD died March 19, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born October 14, 1925 in Orange, TX, he was the son of the late Arthur Edward Lyall and Beulah (Mitchell) Lyall. Clancy is survived by his wife Isabel (Dasilva) Lyall; his children, Wayne Lyall (Gloria) of Round Rock, TX, Linda Fitzgerald (Tommy) of Brooksville, FL, Tonia J. Gibson of Lexington Park, MD, Roy C. Adams of Supply, NC, and Arthur E. Lyall (Julie) of Great Mills, MD; grandchildren, Kimberly Lyall, Valerie Lyall, Danielle Gibson, Chelsea Gibson, Cody Gibson, Mason Lyall, Sydney Lyall, Christina Adams, Faith Adams Helms; and great-grandchild Dylan Beaver. In addition to his parents, Clancy was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Lyall. Clancy enlisted into the Army in 1942. He was assigned to the Second Battalion, 506 Regiment, 101st. Airborne Division. After fighting in Normandy he was assigned to Easy Company in Aldbourne, England in 1944. In Holland he was involved in the liberation of Eindhoven. On March 15, 1945, the 101st. Airborne Division received the Presidential Unit Citation. This was the first citation given to an entire division. In November 1945, Easy Company, was de-activated, and Clancy was honorably discharged. He re-enlisted and was reassigned to B Company 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd. Airborne Division in Frankfurt, Germany. In 1950 he was assigned to the 187th. Parachute Infantry Regimental Combat Team. In 1955, he was assigned to E Company, 506th. Para Infantry Regiment, 101st. Airborne Division. During his military career he made four combat jumps and earned 25 decorations and citations that include the EuropeanAfrican-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal w/3 Bronze Service Stars and a Bronze Arrowhead, American Campaign Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart, World War II Victory Medal and Belgian Fourragere. After his military career ended, Clancy was heavily involved in local organizations. He was the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2632 Commander, American Legion Post 255 Vice President, Lions Club (Ridge) President, President of Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge; and a member of the 40/8’s, Order of the Purple Heart, Disabled American Veterans, Fraternal Order of Police and Southern Maryland Veteran’s Advisory Board. Family received friends for Clancy’s Life Celebration on Friday, March 23, 2012 in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Memorial Service was held with Bishop Joseph Dobson officiating. Interment was on Saturday, March 24, 2012 in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Lexington Park, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www. brinsfieldfuneral.com.
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Naomi Olsen, 82 Naomi Emily Olsen, 82 of Lothian, MD, died on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born February 14, 1930, in Brandywine, MD, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Sherman and Melvina (Goldsmith) Sherman. Naomi graduated from Gywnn Park High School. She was married to her late husband, Harry Olsen for 35 years. She enjoyed traveling and taking pictures. In her travels she enjoyed collecting dolls and lighthouses. She and Harry took trips to trace their family roots. Naomi especially enjoyed her trip to Alaska and the Philippines. When she was not traveling she loved to spend her time with her grandchildren. They were the light of her life. Naomi is survived by her children, Robert Conner (Charlotte) of Birmingham, AL, Margaret Bustillo (Rudy) of Pensacola, FL, Richard Conner (Lori) of Hollywood, MD and Diane Pielmeier of York, PA.; her sisters, Nellie Quade (Wilmer) of Brandywine, MD and Pearl Fleming of California, MD; her brothers, Alton Sherman of Newport, AR, and Roy Sherman of Hamilton, AL; fourteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Naomi was preceded in death by her husband; her children, Donald Connor and Ruth Jimenez; her sister, Mary Farrell; and her brothers, Burton Sherman and Jonas Sherman. Family received friends for Naomi’s Life Celebration on Monday, March 26, 2012 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Funeral services were celebrated by Pastor Richard Conner. Interment will be held on April 2, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623. Memorial contributions may be made to the Patuxent Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 687, Hollywood, MD 20636. Condolences to the family may be made at www. brinsfieldfuneral.com.
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William Hans Rehder, 73 William Hans Rehder of Hollywood, MD died on March 24, 2012 with family at his side. He was 73. Mr. Rehder was born on February 3, 1939 to the late Herman A. Rehder and Charlotte Rose (Chodkowski) Rehder. On July 29, 1957 he married Nancy Wenck and made their home in Odenton, MD. He retired from BGE in 1993 as a heavy equipment mechanic. In 1999 he and his wife moved to Hollywood, MD. Mr. Rehder enjoyed fishing, hunting, restoring old cars and trucks, coin collecting, collecting and restoring old tools, camping, planting trees and spending time with his family. In addition to his wife of 54 years, Mr. Rehder is survived by his three children, W. Paul Rehder of Hollywood, MD, Ruth Lake of Ballston Spa, NY and Jimmy Rehder of Catonsville, MD; two sisters, Shirley Powers and Charlotte Rehder of Riverside, CA; one brother, Herman “Butch” A. Rehder of Pasadena, MD; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He is predeceased by one brother, Joseph Rehder. A visitation was held on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 between at Lasting Tributes Cremation & Funeral Care, P.A. 814 Bestgate Rd. Annapolis, MD. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Stevensville Cemetery, Stevensville, MD immediately following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the following charities: Hospice of St. Mary's P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/ or MedStar St. Mary's Hospital P.O. Box 527 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/ or National Parkinson Foundation Gift Processing Center PO Box 5018 Hagerstown, MD 21741. Online condolences may be made at www.LastingTributesFuneralCare.com
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GOP Primary to be Decided in Southern Maryland By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Three Republican candidates are vying for their party’s nomination on primary election day Tuesday to face Democrat Congressman Steny Hoyer in the race for the 5th Congressional District seat in November. Two Republicans from Prince George’s County, Glenn Morton and David Hill, have addressed traditional conservative red meat issues by supporting lower taxes, less intrusive government and reduction of business regulations to spur economic growth. Del. Anthony O’Donnell, who represents the state’s 29th District in Annapolis, shares positions on many of the same issues but has a ready made base of support here in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties, where he has represented citizens since 1995. Political observers say that distinction is important, because when it comes to getting enough votes for the GOP nomination, many of them are in Southern Maryland and a sliver of Anne Arundel County. These are places where O’Donnell is better known. “It’s a perfect setup for him in the primary race,” said Todd Eberly, political science professor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. “I fully expect him to win and by a comfortable margin.” O’Donnell said he is working to gain
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Eberly said Democrats outnumber Republicans by a 9-to-1 margin in Prince George’s, but the majority African American county is also home to many who opposed the measure that narrowly passed in Annapolis this year. “It’s not just about energizing the Republicans, but the question is what will the same sex marriage bill do to the African American community?” Eberly said. “Quite a clear majority of the African American community is opposed to it.” Eberly said African Americans may choose to vote against same sex marriage and withhold their votes from its supporters, such as Hoyer and Sen. Ben Cardin who is also running for re-election. “But even if everything breaks O’Donnell’s way it’s still going to be a steep hill to climb for a Republican to win,” Eberly said. Morton, a health insurance specialist, agreed but for different reasons. He said his expertise in the field makes him uniquely qualified to fight the national healthcare law. He also believes he could better
reach his fellow Prince Georgean’s than O’Donnell, who lives in Calvert County. “If you can’t win Prince George’s County you can’t win the 5th District,” Morton said. “If you haven’t done it in 26 years how can you do it six months? “The health care law is worse on the black community than any other.” Morton explained that many in the black community with lower incomes are more at risk of not being able to buy health insurance or affording the penalties for not doing so. “Knowing the most about the biggest issue in the campaign is what sets me apart from Tony O’Donnell,” Morton said. “He’s a creature of what I’m trying to change.” David Hill, a motorcycle technician and a former English teacher in Japan, said his experiences in that country informed him about national health care and different taxation systems. “I’ve been under national healthcare for seven years and it sucks,” Hill said. “By the time I made $40,000 I was paying $4,000 into national healthcare and that’s with a 30 percent co-pay.” Hill said he used his experiences in the campaign to warn voters of what awaits them. On taxation, he called the national system “Byzantine-like” and praised the flat tax he worked under in Japan. “It was great, it was awesome,” Hill said. O’Donnell said he is fighting in the legislature against the implementation of the Maryland law that paves the way for Obamacare, citing the extreme expense and the potential demise of private health insurance. O’Donnell is well known for his opposition to tax increases in the state and has fought successfully to stop the doubling of hunting license fees. “I’m hoping to do the same thing with the gas tax [increase], which is a horrible idea,” O’Donnell said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Don’t Trust O’Malley’s Choice for Judge Recent letters in this newspaper have asserted that defense attorney David Densford is more qualified for the position of Circuit Court Judge than Joseph Stanalonis simply because he was appointed by the political screening process developed by the governor. Comments that state the process of judicial recommendations is not a political exercise is simply ridiculous. Of course this is a political process and to suggest otherwise is insulting the intelligence of the members of this community. Everyone involved in politics, even members of the Maryland Trial Court Judicial Nominating Commission, has political motivations. Which is why as citizens, it is our duty to gather our own information and make an educated choice based on the facts. This seat is an elected position and I, like many, still have faith in democracy. Voting is a way of voicing our opinion as a community. We will decide our own future. As citizens, we need to keep in mind that we are not here to serve our government, but our government is here to serve us. We have the right to decide how we will be represented. Which is why Governor O’Malley’s appointment of Mr. Densford will have little bearing on my choice for Circuit Court Judge. I am an educated individual who has lived in this county since birth. I am just as competent to choose who should fill this seat as any nominating committee member or Governor. I have spent hours looking up court cases, reading past newspaper articles, visiting the candidates’ websites, and talking with people who know the candi-
dates personally to make my choice. All I am asking is that you take the time to do your own research. The facts have led me to give my support to Mr. Stanalonis. After researching his cases over the last 16 years, I found that he has represented the State on numerous serious cases involving crimes like rape, robbery, murder and child abuse. These serious cases resulted in dangerous people being sent away to prison and out of our community, thus keeping us safe. At the end of the day, I feel Mr. Stanalonis’ 16 years of experience as a prosecutor and his work in child advocacy (Shop With a Cop, Project Graduation, Juvenile Drug Court) make him the strongest candidate. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for Mr. Densford. In my research of Mr. Densford I discovered that he accused prosecutors of trying to ruin the life of Michael Spoelker, a former high school teacher charged with sexual child abuse. The Enterprise article went on the say that Mr. Densford had nothing to do with the case. The sex offender pled guilty, admitted his crimes and apologized to his victims. Mr. Densford made an accusation without all the information and never set the record straight or apologized to the police and prosecutors – or to the victims of this criminal. These comments do not display maturity or judicial temperament. I believe after you do your independent research and analysis, you too will join me in casting your vote for Joseph Stanalonis on April 3rd. George Dickson IV Mechanicsville, MD
As former county prosecutors and colleagues of Joe Stanalonis, we are writing to endorse the retention of his opponent, Judge David Densford. Judge Densford is the only candidate in this race with the experience, demeanor, and integrity to serve on the Circuit Court and serve the people of St. Mary's County. Mr. Stanalonis has campaigned extensively on being one of the most experienced prosecutors and trial attorneys in the county. A simple review of his caseload through the Maryland Judiciary website does not support this claim. Mr. Stanalonis's claim that he has tried more cases than any other prosecutor is patently false; numerous prosecutors in that office tried more jury trials than he has during his entire career. As to the experience of the candidates, it is important to note that the Circuit Court conducts significantly more business than criminal trials. Divorce cases, guardianships, probate issues, real estate disputes, personal injury claims, workman's compensation claims, administrative appeals, and countless other civil matters are the types of cases in which the majority of citizens are most likely to encounter a Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Stanalonis has spent his career as a prosecutor – likely a significant factor when both the Judicial Nominating Committee and Maryland State Bar Association found he was not qualified. Judge Densford
has handled these types of serious civil matters for nearly 30 years. Mr. Stanalonis claims that much of his experience arises out of his juvenile court caseload which is not available for public inspection. While the juvenile court is an extremely important part of our justice system, it is generally regarded as a training ground for junior attorneys due to the nature of offenses it handles – not a breeding ground for future judges. Mr. Stanalonis has campaigned as a strong proponent of the Drug Court program, a claim which is not supported by his past actions. Having worked directly with Mr. Stanalonis as prosecutors and having had countless adversarial cases with Judge Densford, we believe the choice is clear. Judge Densford is the only qualified candidate, and we urge the voters of St. Mary's County to retain him as a Judge of the Circuit Court. Frank J. Cubero Laytonsville, MD Christina L. Taylor Alexandria, VA The writers are former employees of the St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Does Densford Support the Constitution? I find it extremely disturbing that one of the candidates for Judge does not openly support our right as citizens to elect Judges. Judge Densford’s response with regard to judicial elections that the issue will have to be decided by the state’s lawmakers in Annapolis and that he doesn’t “know the answer to that” shows great disregard for our Constitution which already has decided this issue. To further state that he has not taken a stand on the issue is in fact taking a stand. When you do not defend the rights of the people that were outlined in our Constitution and you suggest that lawmakers must take up the issue then you obviously do not support those rights.
GOLDEN GOOSE LLC 401K EMPLOYEE PROFIT Plaintiff v. ALLISON G. WEAVER And ST. MARY’S COUNTY And heirs, devisees, personal representatives and executors, administrators, grantees, assigns or successors in right, title, interest, and any and all persons having or claiming to have any interest in the property and premises situate in the County of St. Mary’s In The Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County Case No: 18-C-12-000261 The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the follow ing property in the State of Maryland, County of St. Mary’s, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of St. Mary’s and the State of Maryland to the plaintiff in this proceeding: 46648 Midway Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid, although more than six (6) months from the date of sale has expired. It is thereupon this 23rd day of February 2012, by the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County; ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in The County Times Newspaper having a general circulation in St. Mary’s County, once a week for three successive weeks on or before the 30th day of April, 2012, warning all persons interested in the said properties to be and appear in this Court by the 30th day of April 2012, and redeem the Property, and answer the Complaint, or thereafter a final judgment will be rendered foreclosing all rights of redemption in this Property and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.
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Former Prosecutors Endorse Densford
NOTICE
Joan W. Williams Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland
Thursday, March 29, 2012
His opponent had no problem defending our constitutional rights. I wonder if Judge Densford continues as a Judge after April 3 if he will take no stand on other rights in our courtrooms or if he will oppose those rights because the election is over. I urge my fellow voters to vote for the individual who supports our constitutional rights and vote for Joe Stanalonis for Circuit Court Judge on April 3. Dale Antosh Golden Beach, MD
Campaign Ad is Telling
With the primary election approaching, the public has been exposed to many campaign signs and advertisements. I must admit that one campaign ad caught my attention. This particular ad promotes Joe Stanalonis, who is running for Circuit Court Judge. It contains a series of statements highlighting Mr. Stanalonis' qualifications and experience. One of the statements says, “Protecting Our Community, Not the Criminals”. I, along with people I've asked, interpreted this statement as a criticism of the work done by criminal defense attorneys, hinting that defense attorneys somehow protect criminals. This is somewhat disturbing, especially coming from someone who wants to become a Circuit Court Judge and is supposed to be impartial and respect all sides that are presented in a court room. One of the very foundations of our country is that the accused get to have their day in court. Part of that process is access to legal representation. This is all laid out in our Constitution and supported by court decisions, including the Miranda decision. Without the role fulfilled by defense attorneys in our justice system, we have no fair justice. Mr. Stanalonis has many years of accomplishments at the States Attorney's office and he should be proud of that; however, I am concerned about Mr. Stanalonis' ability to be completely impartial as a judge, considering the feelings that are conveyed by that statement in his campaign ad. I am also concerned that his experience is focused in one area of the law because judges must deal with all areas of the law. During his 27 year career, Judge David Densford has served in the role of defense attorney. In this role, he advocated for his clients. He did not protect criminals. While David Densford has experience as a defense attorney, his many years of experience are not limited to this one area. He has worked as a public defender as well as in civil law, and family law. He has also served as a special prosecutor. This type of broad and diverse experience is a valuable asset when sitting as a judge. Along with other qualified applicants, Judge David Densford went through the vetting process that was required for his judicial appointment. Now I urge the voters of St. Mary's County to confirm that appointment with your vote on April 3. Tony Pitt Great Mills, MD
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To The Editor Weigh Your Judge Decision Carefully
The election of a Judge for the Circuit Court of St Mary’s County is part of the ballot on April 3rd, and I urge folks to come out and vote. While other elected positions are to be decided, none are as locally significant as that of Circuit Court Judge and none share the length of office that a Judgeship spans, (15 years), or has as much personal impact on each person in St Mary’s County than the authority that goes with the job. For these reasons, I urge each voter to consider each candidate, soberly and with great deliberation, and hopefully choose the best. Fortunately, in this election, two candidates are separated by a large void in terms of experience and character, and the purpose of this writing is to give some insight to the voters, so they can make a wise choice. In the last few weeks the media has published several letters and journalistic attempts to define the differences. First, Mr. Stanalonis has defined himself in print, by his actions and in political speaking engagements as having a strong prosecutorial background, and not so much the other aspects of the law. In that criminal cases will be less than one half of that which the Circuit Court routinely decides, I question the value of this self-acclaimed attribute. This is not to state that Mr. Stanalonis is a bad person. I do not wish to impart that message. But one has to wonder, how dumb does his political advisors think the electorate is? An elected Judge will be required to take an oath of office ; an oath in which he or she promises to hear cases impartially, make decisions based upon the facts, the law, and not be swayed by outside influences. So to believe in Mr. Stanalonis’ words that he will be a prosecutorial judge, is to also suggest that he is committed beforehand, to not keep his oath of office. He offers his legal expertise as an assistant prosecutor, with very limited other experience to do what? Clean up the county? Put all those lawbreakers in jail? He had 16 years to do that and now he asks the voters of St Mary’s County to make him a Judge? In balance, I also offer that his opponent Judge Densford has already taken the oath, been invested with the responsibility and authority of an interim position and has been hearing cases for six weeks at this writing. He has already heard complex civil issues, sentenced a few criminals and his broad range of legal knowledge enables the Administrative Judge to assign nearly any type of case to him in the future. In short, he has hit the ground running and validated the appointment, validated the decision of the nominating committee and validates the words of scores of folks that wrote to Governor O’Malley in support. By example, Judge Densford has already demonstrated that he does the job superbly. The second concern is to ask what is the cost to St Mary’s County if Mr. Stanalonis is elected. If a Judge is not able, by lack of experience or knowledge, to hear certain types of civil cases, what does the Administrative Judge do to balance that inadequacy? Does she adjust the assignments so that Mr. Stanalonis presides over only criminal cases? Does she put more workload onto the other sitting judges, the complex civil and arduous contractual cases ? Or does she just assign to Mr. Stanalonis a balanced docket and let him fend for himself? It is in this latter possibility that the litigants of St Mary’s County are likely to encounter a judge that will cost them money and time in deciding a case, to which he is not prepared to decide; or worse, decide improperly thus causing appeals and the delay of justice. Simply, we cannot afford a judge in the Circuit Court that is incapable of doing the job in every aspect of the law. It generates havoc into an already overworked judicial system. Please consider the experience and future of this county when you get out and vote. Judge Densford continues to sit cases in the Circuit Court of St Mary’s County and there is every reason to keep him there. Capt. Brady Bounds Lexington Park, MD
I Was Never Interview In Wednesday’s letter to the editor in the Enterprise, Ms. Anna Laughlin, VP of the EASMC stated the she ...”had the privilege to meet and interview all of the candidates for the board of education.” Ms Laughlin endorsed Ms. Cathy Allen with clear indication that she vetted all candidates. I did receive an inquiry for an interview by the union, which was drafted on the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center letterhead. I did not respond to their request and never met or interviewed any person affiliated with the union. Ms. Laughlin has every right to endorse a candidate of her choosing, however, the veracity of her statement is in question. James J. Davis Leonardtown, MD
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for Afro-American Contribution (UCAC) since 1986, completing substantial oral history projects, a book, exhibits and a documentary on the desegregation of Great Mills High School. She said there came a time she realized in order to have more time for her own creative projects and to give to the community concerns she’s long been engaged in, she would need a “more permanent sabbatical.” As for her swan song performance of sorts, Taylor said, “I think it will be very enjoyable and thought-provoking for the audience.” With some improvisation and satire, the multi-media production tackles some mature social issues, but isn’t all dark, she added. “The Big Picture App?” opens Thursday, March 29 at 8 p.m. at the Bruce Davis Theater of Montgomery Hall Fine Arts Center at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The show will run March 29 through 31, and April 5 through 7 at 8 p.m., with matinees on April 1 and 7 at 2 p.m. The March 30 performance is free to the college’s maintenance, housekeeping and grounds staff and their families as a nod of appreciation and tickets can be reserved by contacting the theater’s box office at 240895-4243 or emailing boxoffice@smcm.edu. carriemunn@countytimes.net
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dealers, Jones said, adding they were the reputed leaders of the ring. “It was a joint effort,” Jones said. Law officers in both Calvert “He was under surveillance in both and St. Mary’s counties say they counties.” have put a stop to an alleged illegal Mister was arrested by St. Mary’s prescription drug ring operated by County vice-narcotics officers back in a Chesapeake Beach husband and December. Robert wife team working in conjunction Anthony Mister In that arrest police alleged they with other suspects. found Mister had more than 100 oxyBoth Robert Anthony Miscodone pills in bottles that had either ter, 42, and his wife Jennifer Lynn torn or removed labels; the drugs alone Mister, 38, were arrested and inhad a street value of $2,800, they said. dicted in the past week on charges Detectives also seized $30,000 in they worked to gather prescription cash from Mister on the spot, police medications and then sell them on stated, while Calvert police raided his the streets of both counties. Chesapeake Beach home and found Jennifer Lynn Mister Detectives say when they artwo handguns and other evidence, porested Robert Mister in Calvert lice reported. County he was in possession of large amounts Detectives were able to seize an adof oxycodone, while Jennifer Mister was ar- ditional $2,300 in cash from the December rested on a conspiracy count in connection raid, police reported, and also recovered other with the alleged drug network. prescription medication — suboxone and Robert Mister operates an amusement alprazolam. ride business out of Chesapeake Beach. Another suspect in the ring was arrested Lt. Steve Jones said that both Misters on a Grand Jury indictment: Loveville resiwere arrested last week on the indictments dent William Edward Burch, 35, was charged that were based on alleged drug transactions with felony drug distribution. in St. Mary’s County. The six-month investigation in the opera- guyleonard@countytimes.net tion meant that the Misters were high-profile
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Photo by Jen Stotler Go Kart racer DJ Stotler, 10, of Leonardtown, gets his helmet signed by his idol NASCAR superstar Kevin Harvick at the grand opening of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Lexington Park on Wednesday morning.
By Carrie Munn Staff Writer Deal seekers and NASCAR fans flocked to the grand opening of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in St. Mary’s Square on Wednesday morning, checking out the new Lexington Park location and eager to meet superstar Kevin Harvick. The store is one of 116 Ollie’s locations across several states and enjoyed a successful soft opening last weekend, according to Community Development Corporation’s president and CEO Robin Finnacom. “They had a great response,” she said, adding that the franchise has a good reputation. Finnacom said she thinks the store will be an excellent fit in that location, right next to the Food Lion, another discountoriented business. While one Great Mills Road business owner may have relocated, sharing negative statements about the area in the press, Finnacom said there are plenty eager to grab that spot. During March’s meeting of the Lexington Park Business and Community Association, she shared news about a Verizon wireless store coming to the corner of North Shangri-La and Great Mills. Proprietors have signed a lease with Millison Development Company to acquire, remodel and open a store in what Finnacom calls a highly visible location. Another new business, Coco Cantina, a franchise Mexican cuisine restaurant has also signed a lease and will be moving into the property which used to be the LoneStar Steakhouse. “It’s a good sign for the downtown area,” Finnacom said of the new businesses opening and in the works for the county’s most populated area. “The existing businesses are still thriving and growing and
Great Mills Road is proving to be an excellent location for business.” At the same meeting, Sheriff Tim Cameron spoke to the group about his request to bring on several deputies and launch a targeted community policing initiative. Cameron said, “By adding personnel, we can take Lexington Park back to what it once was.” He noted a similar type of initiative proving successful in Golden Beach and St. George’s Island and the proportionate volume of reported incidents and crime in the heavily populated Lexington Park area. “These positions would be responsible for not just responding to crime, but also for a lot of problem solving,” the sheriff stated. “It’s good for business and I think it would have a tremendous effect on the community,” Cameron stated. Finnacom and others attending the meeting agreed and supported the sheriff’s plan. “His approach is a sound one,” Finnacom said, adding that the new officers dedicated to the Lexington Park core area would be doing much more than simply patrolling the area, but rather working with existing non-profits and directly with business owners to address the concerns that are troubling to the community. Though Cameron initially requested $3.3 million over last year’s county funding, he was given a $1 million allocation and directed by county commissioners to set priorities at a budget work session. Cameron said the community policing concept for Lexington Park would remain intact on his priorities list as the recommended budget heads to public hearing May 1. carriemunn@countytimes.net
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Photo by Carrie Munn Local author and historian Ralph Eshelman speaks about the significance of events which took place in St. Mary’s County during the War of 1812 during the annual Maryland Day commemoration at St. Clements Island. The county’s commissioners offered remarks on the founding of Maryland’s “mother county” and the free public event also kicked off the museum’s summer season.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes By Carrie Munn Staff Writer From July 2011 to February of 2012, Walden served over 380 victims of gender or sexualized violence in St. Mary’s County, said the non-profit’s community engagement manager Laura Webb. Walden Sierra will again partner with St. Mary’s College of Maryland to offer The Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event on Sunday, April 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. to host a fun and engaging afternoon all about increasing awareness of the terrible crimes. Webb said, “The Walk a Mile event offers us a unique chance to connect with people who want to be part of a healthier, more respectful community.” She explained the two-fold importance of the event is “emphasizing everyone in the community’s role in awareness and prevention, and to share community resources with those who need them.” “It is exciting to have a venue where we can offer information about sexual assault prevention and survivor support - serious, significant messages - in a lighthearted environment,” Webb said. Photo submitted by Laura Webb Walk a Mile events were created as a way to get men involved in preventing gender and sexu- One St. Mary’s College of Maryland stugot into the spirit for the walk during alized violence and occur around the world. Male dent last year’s event to raise awareness about participants are asked to take a lap or two in high gender-based and sexualized violence. heels and the event also features an “Honoring the Survivors Lap” and will provide information to the public about bystander intervention, safety and other awareness tools. No pre-registration is required and the event will be held rain or shine, with the college’s athletic center serving as an alternate location. The event is free, though any donations will go toward Walden’s crisis and trauma services. For more information, call 301-997-1300 ext. 804.
Cats of the Week Hello we are Arnie & Amelia and we are love kitties. We were adopted when we were kittens but a new baby was allergic to us and we had to be returned back to Feral Cat Rescue. We are both super sweet and loving. We are both lap kitties and will give you lots of love. If you would like to adopt one or both of us, please fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org and email it to moonandhunt@hotmail. com If you have questions, please call Carolyn at 301-866-0145. We were born in May of 2011 and cost $125 each or w for $200. We are fully vetted. Can't wait to meet you, Amelia & Arnie
Member of the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women Jamilliah Thomas, right, congratulates Woman of the Year award recipient Pat Myers, most known for her efforts to establish a permanent senior center in the northern end of the county and her tireless volunteer work at the center. The commission also honored Everyln Holland with the 2012 Lifetime Achievement award for her decades-long service in the community.
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Woman of Tomorrow Out of five young ladies nominated, Chopticon High School junior Abbey Liverman is named the commission’s Woman of Tomorrow for efforts in coordinating the Student 2 Student club and her volunteer work with troubled youth and a disabled couple. During her speech Thursday, keynote speaker and president of Trinity Washington College Patricia McGuire stated, “Educated women are absolutely essential in helping to create positive change in our families and our societies.”
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• Caucasian Chalk Circle Three Notch Theatre (21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park) – 3:30 p.m. Eighteen actors will take on almost 70 roles in this intense, tragic, funny and beautiful tale of wisdom and humanity. There will be singing, dancing, magic and romance. The Newtowne Players will perform “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” Thursdays through Sundays until April 1. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances start at 8 p.m.; Sunday shows begin at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students, senior citizens and the military. Thursday shows are $10 general admission. Reservations are recommended. Please make reservations for the show by calling 301-737-5447 or visiting www.newtowneplayers.org.
• All You Can Eat Fundraiser Outback Steakhouse (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 11 a.m. Mother Catherine Spalding School is having an all-you-can-eat fundraiser at the Outback Steakhouse. It will be buffet-style. The meal will include steak, chicken, rice, salad, bread and drinks. Advanced tickets are on sale for $15. For more infromation, contact the Mother Catherine Spalding office at 301-884-3165. Tickets purchased at the door the day of the event will cost $20. Children 3 and under are free. Carry-outs will be available.
Friday, March 30 • Lenten Fish Fry Our Lady of the Wayside’s Loretto Hall (37575 Chaptico Road, Chaptico)- 5 p.m. Our Lady of the Wayside will hold a Lenten Fish Fry. Prices are $12 for adults, $6 for children 6-12 and children 5 and under are free. The menu will include fried fish, French fries, green beans, coleslaw, rolls, iced tea and desserts. For additional information contact Brenda Russell at rsbrssll@aol. com or 301-373-2709. • Bunny Run Railroad Trans Cycles (9032A Chesapeake Avenue North Beach) – 10:30 a.m. For the fourth year in a row, The Bunny Run Railroad will be at Tans Cycles in North Beach. Day by day the display is coming together. Pretty purple roads were painted traversing the entire 210 sq. ft. layout. This year, there will be six O-gauge trains running, including Thomas, a “girl’s train,” and a bright yellow Santa Fe passenger train. Stop by Tans Cycles on March 30th or 31st to see the Bunny Run Railroad! For more information, call 410-247-6619 or 301-855-8337 • Fish Dinner St. George’s Episcopal Church (19167 Poplar Hill Lane, Valley Lee) – 5 p.m. Join us for a Fish Dinner, complete with beerbattered cod, hushpuppies, St. George’s Potatoes, coleslaw and beverages. There will also be homemade desserts for sale. Adult dinners are $12 per plate; children 12 and under are $6 per plate; and children under 3 eat free. We’ll begin serving at 5 p.m. and continue until 7 p.m. Larger parties of 5 or more will be seated more quickly at 5 p.m. and after 6:30 p.m. For more information 301-994-0585. See you there!
Saturday, March 31 • Leprechaun Lilly’s Children’s Consignment Sale St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Road Leonardtown) – 9 a.m. The Leprechaun Lilly’s Children’s Consignment Sale will be held at the fairgrounds in Leonardtown on March 30 from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and March 31 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. More than 24,000 gently used children’s and maternity items will be available. Many items remaining after the sale are donated to local charities. Any local organization interested in
• Spring Fund Raiser St. John’s School (43900 St. John’s Road, Hollywood) – 8 a.m. St. John’s School is having a Spring Yard Sale. There will be lots of vendors, crafters, and tables filled with yard sale items. Bargains galore! Come find treasures at low prices! All are welcome! For more information, please contact Julie Jackson at 301-373-3999 or joejack@md.metrocast.net or Crystal Heier at 301-672-9532 or crystalheier@gmail. com. • Capital Steps Performance Leonardtown High School (23995 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) – 7:30 p.m. The Capital Steps will perform at Leonardtown High School. The performance will benefit Three Oaks Center. For more information, call 301863-9535 for tickets and information. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. • Multi-Family Yard and Rummage Sale Christ Episcopal Church (37497 Zach Fowler Road in Chaptico) – 7 a.m. Calling all bargain shoppers! Come to the Multi-Family Yard and Rummage Sale. Browse among tables of treasures, refuel with beverages and snacks at the Grab-n-Go refreshment table, or bring your own loot to sell! Vendor tables are $25. You can also reserve a space for $20 and bring your own display table. To obtain a vendor application, call 301-884-3451 or email office@christepiscopalchaptico.org. Applications must be returned with payment by March 28. Contact Christ Church now to reserve space to sell your wares or join us to shop! • Spring Craft and Vendor Fair 2nd District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad (Route 249 and Drayden Road, Valley Lee) – 9 a.m. There will be crafters with homemade items and vendors as Scentsy, Avon, etc. For more information, call Sherri at 301-994-3453 before 8 p.m. or Elise at 301-994-3553. Individuals interested can reserve an 8x8 space for $25. • Stage Production Showcases Girl Scout History Calvert High School Auditorium (600 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick) – 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Join us as the Girl Scouts of Calvert County take to the stage for a 100th anniversary extravaganza! The production includes “Singing Through the Years,” a celebration of Girl Scout songs; “Pearls,” an original theatrical performance; and a fashion show of vintage Girl Scout uniforms; as well as a guest appearance by Juliette Low and, of course, birthday cake. All performers are Calvert County Girl Scouts, ages 5 to 16. The entire program will be
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presented twice – at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. – in the Calvert High School auditorium. Tickets are $5 and everyone attending, regardless of age, must have a ticket. They can be ordered online at www.calvertgs100. org. For more information, contact Linda Buckley at 301-928-0915 or lbuckley@calvertgs100.org.
Sunday, April 1 • Easter Cantata Hollywood United Methodist Church (24422 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 11 a.m. The Cantata will be titled “Redeeming Love”. It will include readings and solos. All are welcome to attend this event. For more information call 301-373-2500. • Breakfast with Grandma Bunny Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall (28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanicsville) – 11:30 a.m. The Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is hosting their 2nd Annual Breakfast with Grandma Bunny. All ages are welcome to enjoy our Egg Hunts, Games, Face Painting, Arts and Crafts and Pictures with Grandma Bunny. Admission to the event is $8 for children ages 8 and up, $4 for children between the ages of 4 and 8 and free for children under the age of 3. For more information Contact Cindy at 301-884-0277 or visit our website www.MVFD.com. • Hunter Pace Equestrian Event Skyview Farm (Route 247 near the Route 235 intersection) – 11 a.m. The De La Brooke Foxhounds W Club will stage their annual Spring Hunter Pace. Registration opens at 11 a.m. and closes at 12:30 p.m. Teams of two to four riders ride a seven mile course of natural terrain. Teams may compete in flat or over fences divisions. The cost is $40 per adult and $20 for riders 16 years and under. Following the hunter pace, riders may participate in a Handy Hunter course in the ring for an additional $5. The jumps for the handy hunter course are two feet. English hard hats and boots must be worn by competitors. For a copy of the prize list, which contains directions and additional information, log onto www.delabrookefoxhounds. com. Competitors are invited to a cookout following the event and salads, desserts or a side dish is welcomed. For rain date rescheduling and further information call 301-373-2484 or 240-538-6276. • Manor House Spring Cleaning Greenwell Foundation (44974 Steer Horn Neck Road, Hollywood) – 10 a.m. The Greenwell Foundation is looking for volunteers to help get the Manor House cleaned up for the coming year. We like to keep this historic property in good shape for the many people who visit the park. Duties include; raking leaves, painting, removing ivy from the exterior, weeding and spreading new grass seed. Water will be provided; bring a bag lunch. Letters of service hours will be provided. • Community Breakfast Father Andrew White School (22850 Washington Street, Leonardtown) – 8 a.m. Father Andrew White School will host a community breakfast from 8:00 a.m. –12:30 p.m. in the school gym. Enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast featuring eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits with gravy, pancakes and more. Cost is $8 for those 13 and older, $4 for those 4 to 12, and free for those
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3 and younger. • Greenwell Foundation Application Deadline Greenwell Foundation (44974 Steer Horn Neck Road, Hollywood) The Greenwell Foundation is accepting applications for the Summer 2012 Volunteer Junior Counselor (VJC) program. VJCs are an integral part of Greenwell’s summer camps, assisting the senior counselors in running daily activities. The VJC program is open to 13 - 16 year olds. They receive formal training and may spend one week or up to nine weeks at camp. Application deadline is April 1. For more information and an application, please visit www.greenwellfoundation.org.
Monday, April 2 • Zumba Fitness Callaway Baptist Church (20960 Point Lookout Road, Callaway) – 6:30 p.m. Come and dance yourself into fitness. No dance experience required. It is designed for all ages, all background, and all fitness level. No need to pre-register, stop by any time on Mondays. Get a $25 fitness card for six classes. See you at the Callaway Baptist Church in Callaway, across from Food Lion on route 5 Bring the whole family and invite friends to join. For more information, call 301-247-1322
Tuesday, April 3 • Election Day Luncheon Ridge Volunteer Fire Department (13820 Point Lookout Road, Ridge) – 12 p.m. The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be hosting an Election Day Luncheon at the fire house located. Stuffed Ham and Chicken Salad Sandwiches will be on the menu. Stuffed Ham Sandwiches will be $5 each. Chicken Salad sandwiches will be $3 each. Pre-Orders are recommended, highly encouraged and are now being accepted. In order to guarantee your order - Pre-Orders must be turned in no later than March 27, 2012. You can pre-order your sandwiches by sending an email to auxiliary@ridgevfd.org or calling 301-8725671. Be sure to include your name, phone number and the number of sandwiches you would like to preorder. Email orders will receive an electronic confirmation. All pre-orders can be picked up on April 2 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. or on April 3 beginning at 8 a.m. Pre-Orders must be picked by noon on Tuesday or they will be sold. Please specify the day and time you wish to pick up your order. Come out and support a great cause, enjoy great Southern Maryland Stuffed Ham and get lunch for the office. Baked goods will also be available for sale.
Wednesday, April 4 • Free Beginner Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles (15100 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) – 7 p.m. The Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland offer FREE beginner Line Dance Lessons every Wednesday night from 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Guests may stay and watch, or even participate in, the more advanced practice session that follows the beginner lessons. Anyone interested in obtaining more information about these lessons can contact us through the Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland website at www.bootscootersofsomd.blogspot.com.
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The Oppermann house has already had an early Easter. My husband’s son, his wife and three children came over Saturday for an Easter cookout, and hopes of an outdoor Easter egg hunt. We had them all to ourselves and his wife’s family will have them on Easter Day. Works out for everybody. Since it rained off and on, the front yard was a little too muddy for the hunt, and for our fire pit area. But the kids had an egg hunt anyway in the living room, dining room, and kitchen. We used our grill on the back deck for chicken, steak, and hamburgers. It ended up being fun. I actually liked this early Easter because no one had to rush to more parents and relative’s homes. We could eat when we wanted and just relax and enjoy one another’s company. Of course, one problem arose when my husband and I realized Friday night that an early Easter also meant making Easter baskets, and decorating the upstairs for the next day. Off to the store we went. The plus side of this is that there is an abundance of Easter paraphernalia available now, unlike when I normally shop on the Saturday before Easter. Luckily I love holiday decorating, not that I thought my husband would ever make a basket or decorate with bunnies & chicks in the first place. But he likes to vacuum and straighten, bless him. And he made everything for dinner, from the potato salad to marinating the chicken while I was at work. I love division of labor and compromise. Now the house is ready for Easter day with my husband’s daughter and her family. I will happily do it all over again with the ham, and traditional dinner. Even another Easter cookout would be fine with me. I believe it’s my favorite holiday anyway. Tidbit always enjoys it when kids are over. That means there is a good chance for small morsels of food on the floor, or leftover cookout food. Though Tidbit is still on cook out probation after a steak night a week or so ago. I ate about one-third of my New York Strip, thinking how nice it would be to have the other two pieces for lunch at work during the week. We try to make our meals last. My husband and I were chatting and eating by the firepit with a small table between us. Darkness had descended and the area was lit only by Tiki torches. Neither one of us noticed when one piece of steak went missing, and I didn’t notice when the next piece was slowly making its way off my plate on the table. My husband looked down just in time to see Tidbit running off to the leaves with the delicious steak in her mouth. She was cut-off from treats for a few days. Tidbit normally has blissfully serene and unstressful days, but all good doggies must experience a stressful day now and again. Yesterday morning Tidbit and I were outside for our morning time, when I noticed her nosing through a pile of leaves. I thought she had found an old toy or a rock to play with. Then I saw something with a fuzzy tail being flipped up into the air. A squirrel. I ran yelling at Tidbit to stop playing with the squirrel, but she flipped it a few feet to a nearby tree. (Maybe we shouldn’t keep buying stuffed squirrel toys for Tidbit) The squirrel wasn’t fighting back at all. Tidbit came back, but I saw the squirrel wasn’t moving. “Tidbit, you killed the squirrel!”, I yelled. I called animal control and the health department, checked Tidbit, then went back to look at the squirrel. It was gone. I spotted it slowly limping away, poor thing. I think the squirrel may have fallen or been hit by a car, and came to that pile of leaves to rest or slowly expire. Then to the squirrel’s dismay Tidbit found it and was ready to play. I hope it is gaining strength somewhere. But Tidbit, by coincidence had a vet appointment scheduled yesterday with shots and tests. And on top of all that a bath before her trip. She came home and slept the rest of the day…next to her one of her stuffed fuzzy squirrels. 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
In 1897 reports of the death of Mark Twain began circulating in newspapers across the nation. The problem was that he was very much alive. His response: “the report of my death was an exaggeration.” We had a similar case here in St. Mary’s County. William Henry Dunkinson, b. 1813 was the son of Robert Dunkinson and his second wife, Ann Smith. The family lived at Point Lookout. In the August 13, 1846 edition of The Daily National Intelligencer (Washington, D.C.) it was reported: “Serious if not fatal recontre took place in the lower part of St. Mary’s Co., Md., the end of last week, in which Mr. Wm. H. Dunkinson was seriously stabbed with a bowie knife in the lower groin, passed up into the kidneys, injuring in its course the main artery. At last accounts there were no hopes of his recovery. Those engaged in the recontre re Messrs. Jas. B. Kirk, Nelson Kirk, Philip Chandler, and Jas. Chandler, the former of whom is said to have inflicted the wound.” The next day, the same newspaper reported that Mr. Dunkinson had died of his wounds. The August 17, 1846 edition of The Baltimore Sun reported the arrest of the assailants; that the trial would be held during the present term; and that Mr. Chandler had been discharged by the court. It was also reported that this was a “family affair” but no particulars were offered. Now just five days later on August 22, The Baltimore Sun reported a letter from Piney Point
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“dated Wednesday last says: I have just learned from a respectable source, that Mr. Dunkinson, of St. Inigoes, is so much recovered from his wounds to afford ground for hope that he will be well again in a short time. His physicians seem to think Mr. Dunkinson will recover.” What? Sure enough, in 1850 he was living at Ridge in the home of his first cousin, George Henry Smith. By 1852 he had moved to Washington, D.C. and was still there in 1860. By 1879 he had moved to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania where he really did die on July 10, 1879. James Biscoe Kirk married Emily W. Redin in Washington, D.C. in 1843. Some time after 1850 they pulled up stakes and moved to Culpeper Co., VA where James died about 1887. His brother, Henry Nelson Kirk died here in 1849 as the result of an amputation. He was married to Charlotte Tabbs. Philip Chandler was the husband of their sister, Margaret Virginia Kirk and shortly before this incident they must have returned to Maryland from Louisiana where they were married January 13, 1846 in Avoyelles Parish. James Biscoe Kirk, Henry Nelson Kirk and Margaret Virginia Kirk were the children of James Kirk (died 1842) and Ann Biscoe (died 1845). They were living in Virginia in 1850 but afterwards returned to Louisiana where Margaret died in Pointe Coupee Parish in 1881. Curiously, no further record was found on James Chandler who supposedly did the actual stabbing.
Book Review
“The Dog Who Danced” by Susan Wilson
c.2012, Sleeping Bear Press
$16.95 / $18.95 Canada
By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer Who could resist that little urchin face? The dog staring at you from your computer screen sure was a cutie. He was a stray, found wandering nearby and nobody came to claim him. Tempting. But wasn’t someone missing that sweet boy? How could anybody refuse those please-love-me eyes? Alice and Ed Parmalee couldn’t, that’s for sure. It was easy to fall in love with the sheltie dog and he was obviously abandoned, but in the new novel “The Dog Who Danced” by Susan Wilson, keeping him might be a delicate ballet. Justine Meade was certain that the phone call had been just another obligation. Her stepmother Adele must have gritted her teeth when she dialed the number. For nearly 40 years, she’d made it crystal-clear that she didn’t want a stepdaughter – but there she was on the phone, summoning Justine, telling her that her father was dying. Justine didn’t want to go. She’d barely spoken to her father in years because there was nothing to say. Still, there she was, riding shotgun with a badtempered trucker, heading for what was once home. At least she had Mack with her. Justine hadn’t wanted to go to the East Coast, in part because she didn’t want to leave her dog. Mack was everything to her: protector, best friend, and dancing partner. She and Mack loved performing, they loved being together, and Justine knew he would be the perfect buffer between her and the
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family she barely knew. But then the unthinkable happened. The trucker, who’d complained about Justine’s presence, who said she was the reason he was running late, got fed up. He left her behind in a truck stop. He left… with Mack still in the cab. Ed Parmalee saw the dog as he drove past the cemetery, but he didn’t stop. The graveyard held bad memories and the body of Ed’s daughter, neither of which Ed wanted to visit any time soon. That must’ve been the dog Alice mentioned, the one she figured was lost. The one she was going to “rescue.” They should try to find the sheltie’s owner. They didn’t need a dog. Ed hadn’t seen that hopeful look on Alice’s face in a long time. I did a little dance myself when I got this book. Author Susan Wilson’s last novel is one of my favorites, and I was eager to see if “The Dog Who Danced” could top it. The answer is: not quite. But close. There’s no doubt that “The Dog Who Danced” will do a little two-step on your heart. Wilson is, paws-down, a master at character development and it’s uncanny how she gets inside the furry heads of her smallest characters. This book is all about the biggest fear of every dog lover, and Wilson plays it well. Yes, it’s a little predictable. Yes, it’s a little mushy. And yes, you’ll love it anyhow, and if you share your life with a dog, this is a book you want. For you, “The Dog Who Danced” simply can’t be missed.
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There’s a hard balance to achieve when adapting a book into a movie. The producers need to create a film that is understandable for people who haven’t read the book while keeping enough from the book to please those who have. The Hunger Games movie is a good adaptation as far as the spirit of the book. The casting was spot on. From previews of the movie, movie goers probably already knew who would be playing characters such as Katniss, Peeta and even Rue, three characters whose importance didn’t change from the book to the movie. With all the reviews out there praising the casting of the teens, who were extraordinarily well chosen, perhaps it’s not uncalled for to draw attention to some of the adult leads. A stroke of genius in casting was picking Donald Sutherland for the role of President Snow. It’s no surprise that his role was expanded considerably from the book. He takes the character and runs with it. Wes Bentley also shone in his role as Gamemaker Seneca Crane, another character expanded from the book. While his fate was the same in the end, the manner was more ironic and even poetic. Taking the cake was Lenny Kravitz as Cinna. His casting, and the way he played Cinna, felt as though the filmmakers took Suzanne Collins character directly from the book and put him on the screen. Overall, the changes from the book to the movie were for the better. Actually seeing the way the arena is manipulated and seeing how the choices are made, as opposed to getting Katniss’ suppositions, was a welcome addition. Also to offset the change from having an all-knowing voice informing the
reader of the significance of certain things, like trackerjackers, the film substitutes announcers such as heard at any sporting event. They fill the important role of providing background information and comic relief. The only nitty-gritty explanation that should not have been left out and was could have been accomplished through them – what is a mockingjay? For all its merits, the film had two shortcomings. The first is a problem that comes in adapting a book told in first person to the third person film medium. While in the book readers knew what Katniss was thinking, and even got to know other characters though her eyes, the audience in the theatre really doesn’t get the opportunity. The second shortcoming is the pacing. The exposition took too long, and even with several details cut out, the movie was beginning to drag by the time the tributes got into the arena. Then the pace picked up until the end, which felt rushed to the point that it felt less crafted and more “let’s wrap this thing up.” Despite this, moviegoers who have not read the book will not be disappointed. “The Hunger Games” manages to condense the movie down in a way reminiscent of the first Harry Potter movie – able to stand alone if the sequels are not made. All in all, a great movie to kick off the summer season. For fans of the book, that all depends on their ability to change gears and accept that movies and books are two different mediums. Capturing all the details of the book would call for a four-hour movie, or even two movies. But anyone who can wrap their head around that and go into the movie without expecting a line-by-line reenactment should be able to sit back and have a great time. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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A Night on the Town - Cabaret Style!! Enjoy a night on the town with dinner, dancing to jazz standards performed by the Kim Reynolds Quartet from Washington D.C., and live acts at the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services first Cabaret!! Join us on Friday, April 13, from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge for this evening of fine entertainment. Buffet dinner features Steamship Round, Penne Pasta with Marinara Sauce, Chicken Parmigiana, a variety of vegetables, and dessert. Tickets are $20 for those 50 years of age and older, $25 for those under 50. Buy your ticket at any senior activity center or contact Jennifer Hunt at 301.475.4200, ext. 1073 . Tickets are available until Tuesday, April 10. Used Book Sale The Garvey Senior Activity Center is looking for book donations for their first used book sale fundraiser. All funds raised will go towards special events and entertainment at center events. Books for all ages are welcome. Hardcovers, paperback, and books on tape in good condition are appreciated. To make a donation drop off your items at the Garvey Senior Activity Center April 2 – April 18. Shop at the book sale on Monday, April 23 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information, call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050. Blue Crabs Baseball Game A ticket to the Senior Day Brunch on Wednesday, May 9 includes admission to the game, access to the air conditioned Legends Club Room, and all you can eat buffet of hot dogs, BBQ pulled pork, potato salad, cole slaw, fruit salad, and soft drinks. The cost is $23.00 per person. Reservations can be made by calling the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 301.475.4200, ext. 1062. Payment is due by April 11. Make checks payable to St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services. Limited transportation is available; inquire when making reservations. Those providing their own transportation should meet at Regency Furniture Stadium no later than 9:45 a.m. Game time is 10:35 a.m. Holistic & Herbals The Lyme Disease Support and Discussion Group will hold a special presentation on April 12 at 1 p.m. at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Joining us will be Holly Dunbar, licensed massage therapist and herbalist, to discuss how essential oils, herbs, and supplements can help ease the symptoms of Lyme Disease. Learn simple options for topical application of essential plant oils and massage to relieve pain, and herbs which can strengthen the body and ease
fatigue. There will be testers of essential oil-based products. Brief seated massage sessions will be available to this group after the presentation. Advance sign-up is required. Contact 301.475.4002 ext. 1002.
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Line Dancing at Loffler Senior Activity Center Starting April 13 you can learn the latest in line dancing beginning at 11 a.m. on Fridays at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. Jessica Hileman has been teaching line dance for several years and will be offering this class at no charge. You do not need to sign up, just come to the center. For more information call 301.737.5670 ext. 1658. Art with Faith at Loffler Senior Activity Center Take home a completed watercolor painting after this one-day workshop. The title of the painting you will be working on is Easy Flowing Sunset and features a sunset over a lake. This class takes place on Thursday, April 19 from 1:00 p.m.– 4 p.m. Cost is $40 and includes 3 hours of instruction plus all supplies needed to complete your painting. Payment can be made directly to the instructor on the first day of class. This class will be taught by Faith Gaillot, a local professional artist who has developed her own techniques that she shares with her students in her classes at Loffler. Call 301.737.5670 ext. 1658 for questions or to sign-up by Monday, April 16. Lunch Tote Basket Making Class On Tuesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 19, from 1:00 p.m.– 4:30 p.m., a basket weaving class will be offered at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Cost is $35, which includes all materials and choice of colors for the Shaker tape cloth handles. Call 301.475.4002, ext. 1001 to sign up; however payment is due by April 12 deadline to confirm a reservation, as space is limited. Volunteer instructor, Pam King, will guide you through the process for making a wonderful lunch tote basket perfect for carrying a couple of bottles of water along with your lunch. E-Readers with Friends at Loffler Senior Activity Center Do you have a Kindle, Nook or other e-reader that you enjoy or wish to learn more about? Get together with other folks who enjoy their e-readers. Learn tips, share ideas and play Words with Friends. Don’t know what that is? Come find out! This group gets together at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. You do not need to sign up, just drop by the center with your E-Reade. For more information call 301.737.5670 ext. 1658
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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Angler
By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer Croakers should be returning any day now. There were several discussions at the Fishing Fair last weekend about croakers that have been caught in nets, but nobody knew of any caught by recreational anglers. We should be catching and cooking them soon! Don’t forget, The Tackle Box offers a gift certificate for the first croaker checked in by a recreational angler at the store, and for the largest croaker of the month throughout the year. Really great baits for croakers include shrimp, squid strips and blood worms, and The Tackle Box has a good supply on hand. As parents, we frequently find ourselves watching our children closely for signs that
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they might be interested in certain aspects of life so that we can augment those interests with quality instruction and experiences. Sometimes those interests are beyond our abilities to help and we begin to look elsewhere. Many tourists and other visitors to the area would tell you that we live in a paradise for outdoor activities, year round. Our children see this, too, knowing that there are natural things to be explored and experienced in our region. That’s where fishing comes into this story. Working in local tackle shops and boating stores, I learned firsthand that there are many parents out there who have children with interests in water sports. While those parents
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– all too often – have very limited experiences to fall back on, they frequently try to get up to speed in a hurry, or learn with their kids as they expend countless dollars and time with marginal results. If you can afford it and have the time, this can be one of the most rewarding adventures that you’re likely to have with your kids. On the other hand, we happen to live close by to a great program for kids who have interests in fishing: Fishing Camp at Greenwell State Park – On the Patuxent River in Hollywood. The Greenwell Foundation hosts the Fishing Camp to teach fishing skills, responsible catch and release, and crabbing. Campers who already enjoy fishing will join those who have never fished as they enjoy the beautiful Patuxent River shoreline. The folks at Greenwell will find the best fishing spots along their shoreline and campers will learn the “ins and outs” of fishing. The camp is looking for young anglers and fishing enthusiasts ages 7 (by June 1) to 12 to join in the fun. Volunteers from the Southern Maryland Chapter of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association provide veteran angler assistance to the campers. There are three weekday sessions of the Fishing Camp: July 23 – 27, August 6 – 10, and August 13 -17. Extended morning and evening care is available to the campers. To sign up parents can register online at www.greenwellfoundation.org, or call 301-373-9775. The Greenwell Foundation also hosts other camps including Camp Greenwell, Horse
Camp, Intermediate Horse Camp, Intermediate Kayak Camp, and Jr. and Sr. Adventure Camp. The great thing about kids is that you never know their destiny. You could have a future marine biologist or Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources sharing family meals at your house today. Greenwell Foundation’s Fishing Camp could be a first step down that path! If you go fishing and catch something slightly more worthwhile than a cold, be sure to take a picture and send it to me at 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.
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By Scott Loflin Contributing Writer On Sunday, Southern Maryland Bicycle Motocross (BMX) had their 2012 season opening race at Chaptico Park. Under grey skies and light mist raining down, the 8-year-old novice riders took to the starting line. Ahead of them was the smooth red clay of the redesigned track. Volunteers had worked up to the evening before putting the final touches on the track in preparation for the season opening. The volunteers had spent the month prior dumping and spreading over seven dump trucks of dirt so that new tabletops, jumps and rhythm sections could challenge the riders. With the new track in place, Sunday saw many new faces to the sport of BMX at Chaptico. Since its opening, Chaptico Park has seen an ever increasing amount of riders. The newest class of riders is the Strider class, ages 2-5, which Photo by Frank Marquart introduces children to Tomas Spears, a 10-year-old intermediate rider, took first place on opening riding without training day Sunday in Chaptico. wheels. Strider class now allows BMX to be a truly family sport. With SOMD BMX boasting a redesigned and challenging track it looks forward to hosting the “Redline Cup Qualifier” in July which will bring riders from the Mid Atlantic region to St. Mary’s.
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March 30, 2012
Dr. Francis Floyd Greenwell
Be sure to thank your doctors for their hard work and commitment to providing the very best health care for you and your family. To celebrate National Doctors’ Day and our hospital’s founding on March 30, we pay tribute to some of the early pioneers in medicine in St. Mary’s County. The following individuals were among the physicians who practiced at St. Mary’s Hospital in 1912, during its first year of service to the community. Dr. Clayton Brown Dr. Frank A. Camalier Dr. Walter Benjamin Dent Dr. Francis Floyd Greenwell Dr. Leonard D. Johnson Dr. John Oster King Dr. Hooper Lynch Dr. Robert V. Palmer Dr. Levin Johnson Sothoron
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