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County Considers Anti-pollution ‘Coalition’ By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Maryland Eastern Shore has reached out to other rural counties in the state, including Southern Maryland, to form a coalition to find alternatives to the state mandated plan to limit pollutants going into the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Many rural counties have continually complained about the cost of reducing pollutants like nitrogen and phosphorus, particularly when it comes to restricting or replacing septic systems with new technology upgrades or even hooking them up to sanitary sewer systems. Here elected officials have estimated implementing the means to achieve those goals could cost up to $200 million, or roughly an entire year’s operating budget. In a letter dated Oct. 26 from the Dorchester County Council, elected leaders there stated they wanted to have the membership formalized by the end of this week. “Given the subject matter, the timing and the fiscal realities, the council remains confident that other local governments will join the TMDL [total maximum daily load] coalition, as well as other municipal governments and perhaps other interested groups,” the letter stated. “We believe that with a commitment from at least seven counties, in addition to ourselves, there will be a sufficient nucleus to establish a serious coalition.” The coalition’s objective would be to improve regional water quality by reducing major source points of pollution instead of “more marginal sources” of loading, according to the letter. Many rural counties claim that septic systems actually contribute a minimal amount of pollution to
the bay and other leaders have openly disputed scientific data that purports the opposite conclusion. “The leadership in Dorchester County feels it simply makes no sense to spend millions of dollars to remove a fraction of a percent of nutrient or sediment loading while very little is spent to address the largest sources of loading,” the letter states. County Commissioner Dan Morris (R-Mechanicsville) said the idea of a coalition had serious merit. Morris has been highly critical of the state’s plans to reduce pollution as too expensive and not supported by science. “I’m very, very interested in what Dorchester County is doing,” Morris said. “I think it’s a step in the right direction.” Last week at the Nov. 2 commissioner board meeting Morris was the lone vote against a loan proposal by the Metropolitan Commission for $30 million to upgrade the Marlay-Taylor Wastewater Treatment Plant with state mandated enhanced nutrient removal technology. The four other commissioners voted to approve the loan, however, citing the state could penalize the county for failing to comply with its decree. Morris said that the county, and other jurisdictions, should focus more on improving their wastewater infrastructure to avoid the heavy overflows of raw sewage they experienced during the recent Hurricane Sandy. Harford County had an overflow of some two million gallons that flowed down the Patuxent River added to the much smaller overflows here, he said. “Our own infrastructure needs to be safe so we can’t be blamed for overflows of raw sewage.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
Base Discontinues Shuttle Service Due to budget constraints, the shuttle bus from NAS Patuxent River to Bethesda/Walter Reed National Medical Center, with stops at Washington Navy Yard and Washington Reagan National Airport will be ending on Nov. 1. Beginning on Nov. 1, the shuttle will make twice daily trips to Reagan airport only. "This is a service we wish we could continue to provide but can no longer afford to," said Capt. Ted Mills, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer. "We will continue to take care of our active duty service members. I know this affects family members and retirees negatively and I'm sorry for that. If we can offer this service again in the future, we'll make every effort to do so." For additional information, contact Gary Younger, NAS Patuxent River public affairs, 301 757-6748.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Local defense contractors met with elected leaders and industry advocates last week to hear more about concerns that defense cuts will take a large bite out of the economy St. Mary’s County has become dependent upon. The contractors met with leaders like House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer earlier this summer over directives from Naval Air Systems Command that had many worried they would be forced to quickly reduce their work forces to deal with looming nation-wide defense cuts as a result of sequestration — also known as the “fiscal cliff.” Hoyer again met with contractors Friday, according to a press release from his office. His statement said many of the directives from had been reinterpreted to help resolve some of the earlier problems. “I’m pleased that we have worked together to resolve many of the concerns raised within our community, and I will continue to work with these leaders, as well as NAVAIR leadership, to protect local jobs,” Hoyer said in a prepared statement. County Commissioner Todd Morgan (R-Great Mills), who works as a local defense contractor, attended the meeting, which was not announced publically until after it was held. He said contractors are still worried about the affects of the National Defense Authorization Act that, among many other things, sets rates for contractor employee compensation from the government at 2010 levels. But contractors still have to pay costs associated with the work at higher 2012 and 2013 rates. “We’re having to find ways to work with … the 2010 levels,” Morgan said. “The service side is getting hit but the product side is not.”
Morgan explained by saying that contractors working for the actual manufacturers of end user products — like the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter — do not have to deal with the rate caps attached to many non-prime contractors. The rate caps may affect employees in other ways as the contractors learn to cope, Morgan said, including taking away some health benefits or affecting employee pension plans. Morgan said that the discussion, which also focused on how to deal with the very real possibility of sequestration cuts, mainly helped acquaint contractors with the reality of the situation. The problem stretched beyond the Patuxent River NAS gates, Morgan said. “There’s nothing Pax River can do about it,” Morgan said. “It’s the law.” Glen Ives, former base commander, now retired and working for a defense contractor, said that Hoyer was able to clear up serious confusion in the federal government over conflicting directives that could have cost operations here dearly. The problem centered around a memo from the Office of Management and Budget which called for a 15 percent reduction in funding for several areas of services work contractors provide. This reduction would have been in addition to the cuts that NDAA called for across the board, even though the act exempted two key areas of work in system engineering services and engineering and technical services. “About 78 percent of what we do here is those two product service codes,” Ives said, adding that Hoyer and his staff worked with elements of the defense portion of government to remove those added restrictions. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Christmas In April Loses Director By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Thompson said, in his last conversations with her, she was busy trying to ensure the organiChristmas in April Execuzation was in good shape no mattive Director Mary Ann Chasen, ter what happened. 58, died last week after a yearlong “I’m sitting there half broke battle with cancer. up and she’s giving me orders,� Chasen started as a volun- Mary Ann Chasen Thompson said. teer in the organization before Chasen handled every facet first a volunteer for the local Christmas in April of the charity’s business from marshaling concharity and later became its executive director. struction materials and fundraising drives to One of its local founders, John K. Parlett, getting out groups of volunteers to actually do said Chasen started back in 1990 and quickly the work. became central to its mission of refurbishing Chasen was able to do this because she was homes for the elderly and needy around St. so in tune with people, Thompson said. Mary’s. “She had a terrific network of people who “She was the Energizer Bunny of Christ- volunteered for her,� he said. “And they still do.� mas in April,� Parlett said. “Her volunteer hours Chasen led the organization to refurbish or always outnumbered her paid hours.� rebuild 600 homes in 20 years, and was often Parlett said Chasen either worked on or out in front in determining which homes would supervised about $5 million-worth of improve- receive help, he said. ments to local properties that were in disrepair The charity received about 100 applicaover her 20 years with the organization. tions a year but volunteers could only do about a Her dedication was hard to match even in quarter of them, he said. a group with so many enthusiastic volunteers. “She would personally go to 90 percent of “She spent 365 days a year focused on these homes for inspection,� Thompson said. Christmas in April,� Parlett said. “She led us through all of that. I never met anyHoward Thompson, another board member one who gave more of themselves to a program.� for the charity, said Chasen was deeply involved Parlett said Chasen would be sorely missed. in Christmas in April even though she was in “I can rarely ever remember her not smiling, she poor health. always had a good word for everyone. She was “She worked right up until about four days an amazing lady.� before she died,� Thompson said. “She was very much involved in the day-to-day operations.� guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Commissioner: Thieves Stole Load of Catfish By Guy Leonard Staff Writer It’s no secret that burglaries and thefts are a major problem in St. Mary’s County, both to vehicles and to homes. But no matter where they occur some victim always suffers. An incident reported Tuesday by County Commissioner Larry D. Jarboe (R-Golden Beach) shows that virtually no one is safe from such instances of theft. After several days of successful catfishing, Jarboe said he went to Linda’s CafĂŠ in Lexington Park on Tulagi Place to deliver some fillets for a fish fry. A few minutes later after eating some lunch he found that three coolers full of about 80 pounds of catfish had been stolen from his open bed pickup truck in broad daylight. “You don’t think things like that are going to happen in St. Mary’s County,â€? Jarboe said. “But now I have to think that way.â€? This is not the only time this year that Jarboe has had property stolen from him, he said. Back in February a man was accused of stealing two vehicles from
his sawmill operation in Charlotte Hall and taking them to a nearby salvage yard to sell them for scrap metal. Police have since arrested and charged the suspect in the case, William Francis Wilkins, and charged him with two counts of unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and theft under $1,000. Wilkins has since pleaded guilty to one of those counts in Circuit Court. Jarboe said that his story was not noteworthy since so many in the county are victims of such thefts, with many of them being perpetrated to raise funds to feed a drug habit, typified in recent months by prescription narcotics. “Right now we have another generation as thieves,� Jarboe said. “I hate to say it.� Jarboe said he was still left a little dumbfounded by the theft of so much fish. He suspected that more than one person was involved because of the amount of lifting involved. “It’s really bad when they steal a cooler full of catfish,� Jarboe said. “It’s very perturbing.� guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Ives Is New President for Southern Maryland Navy Alliance
The Southern Maryland Navy Alliance (SMNA) Board of Directors announced the election of Glen Ives as President. In his role as SMNA President, Glen plans to continue to safeguard the Patuxent River Complex by striving to support the expansion of Department of Defense related programs and jobs. He has already begun to facilitate coordination and consensus building with various organizations, groups, clubs, governments and individuals who have interests in maintaining a healthy and stable Patuxent river Complex, including Webster Field
in St, Inigoes. Ives takes over from Ed Sierra, of Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. after Ed’s successful twoyear term. Glen Ives is Group Vice President at Sabre Systems Inc. and has strong ties to St. Mary’s County as past Honorary Chairman of the United Way, Christmas in April and Special Olympics. He is a proud Rotarian, a 2009 graduate of Leadership Maryland, and also serves on the Boards of the College of Southern Maryland Foundation, St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce, The Patuxent Partnership, and Annmarie Garden. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of St. Mary’s College of Maryland and the Board of Governors for the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. He also served on the Metropolitan Commission Task Force, chaired the Catholic Schools Task Force and most recently co-chaired the River Concert Series
Task Force. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy and United States Army War College, Glen served as a Naval Officer and Navy pilot deployed throughout the world and across the United States. His last assignment was in Southern Maryland as Commanding Officer of the world’s finest Naval Air Station, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, the nation’s premier Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Center of Excellence for Naval Aviation; a 2.5 billion dollar enterprise of over 22,000 engineering, technology and business professionals. The Southern Maryland Navy Alliance is proud to have Glen Ives at the helm for the next two years and will continue to address key issues for our DoD programs and our community outside the gate to ensure continued prosperity and success for our region.
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Nuclear Deal Meltdown? By Sarah Miller Staff Writer UniStar was given 60 days at the end of August to find an American partner to build the third reactor at Calvert Cliffs. The deadline has passed. A Nov. 1 press release from Beyond Nuclear touted the passing of the 60-day deadline for French-owned UniStar to find an American partner for the third Calvert Cliffs reactor as the “final death knell for the long troubled project.” “French nuclear reactor in Maryland won’t go forward,” the headline reads. “Planned third reactor at Calvert Cliffs is canceled.” Though the deadline has passed, there is an active appeal from UniStar to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. In late September, UniStar filed a petition with the five-member presidentially appointed Commission that oversees the NRC. The Commission has not yet ruled UniStar’s appeal for the review of an earlier Atomic Safety and Licensing Board decision to set a deadline, said NRC Spokesperson Neil Sheehan. “UniStar is pleased that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering our petition for review of the ASLB decision regarding foreign ownership, control and domination. The Commission’s guidance at this time is vital to guide UniStar and other applicants as we navigate the agency’s FOCD requirements,” the company said in a prepared statement supplied
by Spokesperson Laura Eifler. “The clock ran out on French nuclear expansion plans in the US,” said Beyond Nuclear Director of Reactor Oversight Paul Gunter in the group’s press release. “Electricity companies have lost their appetite for exorbitantly expensive and increasingly risky atomic power,” he said. “The new reactor fiasco is over in Maryland and the termination of the proceeding means that the other EPR projects are as good as dead in the US.” Beyond Nuclear is one of four groups that filed contentions to the NRC in 2008 to block the new reactor. Sheehan said NRC staff has received no notification indicating the application is dead or has been withdrawn. Until told to do otherwise, the staff continues its work on environmental and safety aspects of the application. Eifler said the decision from the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board was to close proceedings on the foreign ownership contention, but their ruling allows UniStar to come back at any point they find an American partner and request the proceeding be reopened. The question of foreign ownership of the third Calvert Cliffs reactor is only one of 12 contentions against the application, Eifler said, who added, UniStar and the NRC will continue working to address the other contentions while UniStar seeks an American partner. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Police: Shots Fired During Chase By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Local police say they apprehended a man who led them on an alcohol and crack fueled high-speed chase through parts of rural Leonardtown, but not before they were forced to fire on his speeding vehicle when he tried to deliberately ram a marked police vehicle on Nov. 3. Dep. Kenneth Flerlage, driving in a marked cruiser, spotted Teddy N. Ragan, 44, driving his GMC pickup truck southbound on Point Lookout Road and clocked him on radar speeding by at 105 miles an hour, according to charging documents. The deputy gave chase and saw Ragan pass several vehicles on the shoulder, nearly striking some, before racing onto Old Village Road and then driving northbound on the southbound lanes of Three Notch Road, according to document. Ragan continued across the grass median into the north bound lanes and continued to flee police. Another deputy, identified as Lt. Phillip Joseph,
joined the chase. He was nearly run off the road by Ragan traveling at a high rate of speed and attempting to use used his vehicle to ram Joseph’s vehicle, police said. During the chase the two deputies fired their weapons at the suspect, but information from police does not say specifically whether the shots were fired while the police were driving their vehicles. Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said that agency policy on use of force allows for officers to fire their weapons from their vehicles but “only in certain, rare and specific circumstances.” “We know shots were fired by Joseph and Flerlage but the circumstances are under investigation,” Cameron said. The defendant was apparently not struck from the deputies’ gunfire. Ragan finally came to a stop at the intersection of Three Notch Road and Charlotte Hall School Road in Mechanicsville, whereupon Flerlage saw Ragan get out of his vehicle, take a drink from a brown beer bottle and throw it away.
Flerlage placed Ragan under arrest. After a trip to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Ragan told an investigator that he had been smoking crack cocaine and drinking beer throughout Nov. 3, the day of the incident, and that he had received a phone call which prompted him “to do whatever it took to get to Bethesda” and began speeding, initially in the wrong direction, to get there, charging documents stated. Ragan also told police that he knew they were pursuing him but would not allow that to stop him. “Wasn’t nothing stopping me,” Ragan said, according to court papers. Ragan was charged with first-degree assault and numerous traffic violations. The defendant faces 25 years in prison if convicted of the first-degree assault. Both deputies have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Another Charged in Spate of Burglaries By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Local detectives have charged and arrested a Lusby woman with taking part in a one-month rash of residential burglaries in Mechanicsville.
Kimberly M. Dove, 27, now faces 11 first-degree burglary counts for her alleged role in the day-time burglaries, according to court records. According to charging documents filed by Bureau of Criminal Investigations Det. Cpl. David Alexander, Dove’s co-defendant, Ashley Smith, operated the suspect vehicle and acted as lookout while Dove forced entry into various homes. The two used cell phones during the burglaries, police alleged, and committed the acts while their children, all minors, were in the car with them. The stolen items included jewelry, currency, gift cards, a handgun and electronic devices. The police said the couple drove to Charles County to use coin machines to turn in the
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coins for cash money. The charging documents estimate the total haul taken during the burglaries was near $30,000. Dove had been charged in St. Mary’s County back in August for similar burglaries using much the same method of Kimberly M. Dove operation in the latest crimes, according to authorities. When Alexander interviewed Dove about the latest acts she admitted to committing the burglaries in order to feed her addiction to prescription medications, court documents stated. Dove has been charged with similar burglaries in Charles County, police said in charging documents. The investigation continues into Dove’s possible connection to other burglaries in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Police Looking for Armed 7-11 Robber On Oct. 9, at 1:10 a.m. police units responded to the 7-11 Store in Mechanicsville, Maryland for the report of an armed robbery, according to Bureau of Criminal Investigations press release. Detectives from the bureau responded and assumed the investigation. The store clerk stated a male subject entered the business, armed with a knife and approached the clerk, demanding money and cigarettes, police said. The clerk complied and the suspect exited the business on foot after obtaining an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency and several packs of Newport brand cigarettes. Police are looking for a suspect described as an African-American male, wearing a mask, dark in color pants and dark hooded sweatshirt. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Det./ Cpl. R. Merritt at 301-475-4200 Ext. 9042. You can also text message information at TIPS 239 plus your message to 274-637 (CRIMES) or by calling Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333.
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By Alex Panos Staff Writer Local companies Burch Oil and C.L. Pitcher Fuel Co. announced their official merger last Friday, giving Burch Oil a larger presence in Calvert County. Elliot Burch, chairman of the Burch Oil board, is thrilled to absorb Pitcher Fuel’s clientele in Calvert – adding to Burch Oil’s already distinct presence in St. Mary’s, Charles, Prince Elliot Burch, left, owner of Burch Oil and Carl Pitcher, owner of C.L. Pitcher George’s and even Anne shake hands Burch Oil, founded in 1928, is a family Arundel counties. owned and operated company offering heat“It’s always exciting when you’re grow- ing oil, propane, air conditioning, and energy ing,” Burch said, claiming Burch Oil has al- assistance to Southern Maryland. The comways had a small occupancy in Calvert. pany delivers home and heating oil to thou“We have some [Calvert] presence, but sands of commercial and residential customthis gives us more.” ers, with multiple payment plans and options. He went on to say the new alliance, Burch Oil’s first since merging with St. alexpanos@countytimes.net Mary’s Ice and Fuel in the early 1990s, “is just another small acquisition,” but is going to “open up a new frontier.” “This gives us an opportunity to pick up quite a few [customers] at one time,” Burch said of the third merger in company history. “We’re continuing to expand.” According to Burch, Carl Pitcher, owner of C.L. Pitcher, came to him approximately five weeks ago with hopes of agreeing to a merger. Pitcher wanted more time to focus on the pool aspect of his business – Burch says Pitcher has contracts with major pool companies and has delivered pool water to the White House. “He was anxious to dedicate time to his water business in the summer,” Burch said, who expects the merger to be a win-win for both sides. The two companies essentially offer Need help deciding what to the same products, Burch explained, but the do with the assets in your merger will benefit all customers because Burch Oil has additional resources. retirement plan from a former Burch noted he offers propane – a popuemployer? During these lar heating oil – which Pitcher did not provide. challenging economic times, it’s “His customers have already called with interest in it,” Burch said. more important than ever to find Along with providing similar services, the right strategy for you and Burch believes the two companies emphasize your beneficiaries. quality service, which Pitcher customers can continue to expect post-merger. Call today, and together we can The two “country boys” have always explore all of the options for provided “good, friendly, customer care,” he your retirement savings. said, and he welcomes calls to discuss monthly budget pay plans, equipment installations, service contracts and emergency services. “They’re values are very similar to ours,” Burch said. “We’re going to run the thing just the way that he did.” The merger is effective for the next six months, although Burch expects the cooperation to last beyond the brief contract agreement. During the merger process, Pitcher requests customers contact Burch Oil directly to help with the transition.
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College Receives Grant for Civic Learning By Alex Panos Staff Writer The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded St. Mary’s College of Maryland a grant worth $200,000 to enhance the college’s civic engagement and service learning opportunities. The grant is another resource the college will use to expose students to experiences outside the classroom including service opportunities, internships and international study abroad – an aspect of learning the college rededicated itself to in 2008. Beth Rushing, vice president of academic affairs, said the college will use the money to teach students how to apply skills developed in the classroom by interacting with local individuals. “It’s important for students to develop habits of contributing to the well-being of the communities in which they live,” Rushing said, “and this grant helps in that regard.” St. Mary’s College will add to the curriculum through teacher, and possibly student, suggestions during the next few months. She adds, “We have not yet invited proposals, but hope to have many projects proposed by faculty. It’s not uncommon for students to have great ideas for how to improve the course they take.” Rushing says the grant will provide another resource for instructors to utilize and consider
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when creating and enhancing service learning courses – a task that can be both time consuming and difficult for “busy faculty members.” “Having resources that can be used to support this work will allow more faculty to create such opportunities for our students,” she said. The college will receive the grant over the next three years beginning in the spring, roughly $70,000 annually, to reinforce the college’s dedication to civic learning. “Without knowing what the projects are likely to be, it’s hard to be very concrete [identifying the impact on the community],” Rushing said. “But having St. Mary’s College students in various service projects in the community is likely to provide more hands to do important work in the community and fresh perspective on how to approach problems or opportunities.” The Mellon Foundation is a non-profit organization formed in 1969 after the consolidation between the Avalon Foundation and Old Dominion Foundation. Their grant making philosophy is to build, strengthen and sustain institutions and their core capacities. The Mellon Foundation funds technology, art history, performing arts and environmental conservation. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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St. Michael’s School is collecting water, food, toiletries, diapers, pillows and other items for the victims of Superstorm Sandy in Toms River, N.J. Principal Lila Hofmeister came up with the idea. Quality Transfer and Storage brought it to realization by agreeing to donate a tractor and driver. Kessler Bus Service provided the trailer to load the goods. “It’s amazing,” Hofmeister said of the community involvement and truck filled seven feet high with relief supplies. While many people have been sending canned goods and water to the people in New York and New Jersey, Hofmeister and her staff at St. Michael’s wanted to come up with their own way to contribute to the relief efforts. She believes activities to pass the time and comfort items are as essential as food and water during a crisis. “If you lost everything, what would you want?” she asked. “I’m not sure a can of beans would cut it.” Peoples stared donating supplies last Thursday. Hofmeister says people can still leave items at the door after hours and they will be packed. They are accepting monetary donations to use towards the purchase of generators and storage units. The school isn’t encouraging donations of clothes, because organizers at the shelter have said they are receiving sufficient clothing donations. Hofmeister expects a full truck to leave for New Jersey next week. For more information on the relief efforts, contact Hofmeister at lila.hofmeister@saint-michaels-school.org. St. Michael’s is a Catholic school for children pre-k through eighth grade located in Ridge. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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veTeranS’ Day 2012 We Honor The STerling Seven Who Served Our Country In World War II Children of Lynwood Joseph and Ruth Camalier Sterling From the Heart of Leonardtown, Maryland THE SECRETARY OF WAR WASHINGTON D. C.
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Dear Mr. & Mrs. Sterling: Even in war time the opportunity is not given to many of us to make the personal sacrifices that you are making in giving the services of your five sons and one daughter to the armed forces of our country.
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Records of the War Department list your sons and daughter on active duty as follows: 1st. Lieut. William O.E. Sterling, AUS. 2nd Lieut. Benedict H. Sterling, AUS. Private (1st.-C) Ernest A. Sterling, AUS. Corporal Lynwood J. Sterling, Jr., AUS. Private Hugh D. Sterling, AUS. 2nd Lieut. Eleanor F. Sterling, ANC. You will be glad to know that your sons and daughter are setting a record of loyalty and devotion to duty of which you may feel proud indeed. Permit me to extend to you my deep appreciation and that of the War Department for the spirit you have manifested and for the substantial contribution you are making to our eventual victory. Very sincerely yours, ROBERT P. PATTERSON, Assistant Secretary of War Mr. and Mrs. Lynwood J. Sterling, Main Street Leonardtown, Maryland
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Essay Contest Open to Students By Alex Panos Staff Writer The Maryland Society, Sons of the American Revolution is now accepting papers for its annual essay competition. Submissions must be original student essays, written in English, featuring an event, person, philosophy or idea associated with The American Revolution, The Declaration of Independence or the Framing of The United States Constitution. Tim Dyson, officer in the Thomas Stone chapter and chairperson of the contest, says the goal of the essay competition is to get students to think about “why this [The American Revolution] is important.” According to official contest rules, essays are judged on historical accuracy, clarity of thought, organization, proven topic, documentation and grammar. Along with these requirements, Dyson says the judges are looking for the students to relate historical context to their own lives and express the significance of the American Revolution to modern times. For example, he explained, last year’s winner wrote about a female soldier who impersonated a man to be able to contribute to the war efforts. The student gave
historical references, cited its importance in history and gave her opinion about the role of women in society. Dyson says one main question the judges will ask is “How did they [the student] tie in a personal connection?” “There’s a lot of factors that come into play,” he said. Dyson believes students should get involved in the contest because it is important to understand the “history of the American Revolution and its significance” in order to appreciate America’s democratic government– particularly during an election year. However, he said he understands most students will be motivated to participate for other reasons. “This is something to look good on your resume,” Dyson said. The contest has a monetary compensation that he encourages students to put towards their education. “Every little bit helps.” The Maryland state society first place winner will be awarded $250; second place will receive $150 and $100 to third. The Thomas Stone Chapter provides a $100 award to the winner. The first place winner’s essay will be submitted to the state competition. If the participant wins Maryland, their essay is then considered for the national competition. The national winner will receive $2,000 and a trip
to Kansas City for the Sons of the American Revolution annual congress. The contest is open to all sophomore, junior and senior high school private, public or home-schooled students. Students are required to use five references, three of which are required to be published book sources. (Essays must be between 800 and 1,200 words submitted with a one-page “contestant biography”.) Dyson says participation varies year-to-year and from county-to-county in Southern Maryland, and depends in large part to the amount of promotion each high school’s history department puts into the contest. He expects anywhere from 12 to 25 students in St. Mary’s, Calvert and Charles counties to submit essays, due no later than Dec. 30. The Sons of the American Revolution Society is involved in several various youth programs including a school poster and Eagle Scout Scholarship. The Maryland Society was organized in 1889. Visit marylandsar.org for more information on the contest or the organization, or contact Dyson at tdyson2465@aol.com. alexpanos@countytimes.net
School Proposal, Class Sizes Highlight Board Meeting By Alex Panos Staff Writer The Board of Education reviewed and approved the design plans for a new twostory elementary school to be built in Leonardtown by 2015. The design development was sent to the state government for funding approval. The final proposal had several refinements, including the addition of asphalt paths, trees, a drainage system, fence and larger buffer zone. Brad Clements, deputy superintendent, says the buffer zone will create a more “forest like” boundary between the school, which will accommodate 644 students, and neighboring properties. The School System’s proposal requests $7 million in state funds to help build the 16acre site. Clements says 64 percent of the funding comes from Maryland, so it is important the state approves the construction plans.
The board needs $6.2 million from the local government this year, bringing the total to $13 million. “We are expecting to get all the money,” Clements said, who added receiving state funds is a long, cumbersome process likely taking a few appeals in the coming months. He said the school system needs the money by June to be able to remain on schedule with the building process. The “cost estimate” section of the plan was updated, to incorporate a recent classroom-technology push, and more detailed estimates of building materials. The school is projected to cost over $26 million dollars to complete, including the design fee, site work, road construction and school furnishings – desks and chairs, says Clements. The submitted proposal has several add-alternate options, or additional features to add to the building – a larger gym, outdoor sign and photovoltaic panel system
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among them – which the school board included to help give the budget flexibility and options as it moves forward with the plans. “Our intention is to pick up all the [addalternate] items,” he said. Clements hopes the new school is a repeat of Evergreen Elementary in California, because he believes the building design works well. The board meeting consisted of a presentation on classroom sizes. The average classroom size at all grade levels is lower than a class size caps set by the board. Middle schools in St. Mary’s County
have the lowest average classroom size at approximately 19 students each. The current high school classroom size is around 23, under the goal of 25 students. While the average class-sizes are under the cap, the classroom ranges in each grade do exceed the board’s targets with 33 students in middle schools and 34 in the high schools. A few classrooms have 29 students in grades 3 to 5, in first and second grade have 28 and 24 in kindergarten has 24. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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STORY
Densford Keeps Bench By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Tuesday night county residents voted to keep Circuit Court Judge David W. Densford, receiving 21,388 votes to challenger Assistant State’s Attorney Joseph Stanalonis’s 19,859 votes. Both candidates were Democrats but Stanalonis received strong Republican backing during the entire race, entering the general election with more April primary votes. “I’m very, very humbled and pleased that the voters decided to keep me on the bench,” Densford said the day after his victory. “We had great supporters and I can’t thank them enough.”
Joe Stanalonis campaigns to the end.
The campaign between the two was an arduous one marked by bitterness on both sides. The state’s Judicial Campaign Conduct Committee, appointed by the chief judge of the Court of Appeals, chided Stanalonis in a report over what it considered to be misconduct in his side of the campaign earlier this summer. Most of the findings of that committee centered around what it called inaccurate statements on Stanalonis’ part about Densford’s stance on certain issues. But Stanalonis was quick to say that the committee had no power to sanction him and that he decided not to agree to their standards, saying that they effectively would have stopped him from running an election. Stanalonis gave his concession speech Tuesday night at the California Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. He said last minute false information about him – campaign mailers and a robocall, of County Commissioner Cindy Jones supporting Densford – may have turned the tide. Stanalonis later said the Densford campaign had tried to convince voters that he was closely tied to Republicans, though he was a conservative Democrat. “There were things they put out in the last week that were not true,” Stanalonis told his supporters Tuesday night. “I wouldn’t go into the mud. We ran a clean campaign.” Densford said that the endorsements from many GOP organizations made Stanalonis look
Judge David Densford anticipates final tally.
like he had strong ties to Republicans, including the endorsement of former Gov. Robert Ehrlich. Densford believed his campaign workers were the ones who turned the tide in his favor, but he said that Stanalonis nonetheless offered a conciliatory gesture worthy of praise. “He called and left an extremely gracious and kind concession on my voicemail and I appreciate it,” Densford said. Todd Eberly, professor of political science at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, said he believed that the race, which was supposed to be non-partisan degenerated into a partisan fight. “That became distasteful to many people,” Eberly said. “It was a very close race and Densford won.” House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer won St. Mary’s County in his bid to once again represent the 5th Congressional District. His opponent was State House Minority Leader Anthony O’Donnell. It the 2010 election, Newburg resident Charles Lollar won the majority vote in St. Mary’s; however, Hoyer’s Prince Geoge’s County voters helped him to retain his seat. Eberly said Hoyer’s redoubled efforts to increase his presence in his home county may have made the difference. “I think it bothered Hoyer that he
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lost in St. Mary’s County to Lollar,” Eberly said. “2012 was not 2010.” County voters voted to approve Question 5, or the redistricting map that heavily favors entrenched Democrats. Eberly believed that was in large part to the ballot question text posed to voters in the booth, which he said he believed was designed to downplay just how important the issue was. “It told you nothing,” Eberly said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Board of Education Members Re-Elected By Alex Panos Staff Writer The community re-elected, by a wide margin, all three incumbent Board of Education candidates, securing their seats another four years. “To me, this is further emphasis that the school system is going in the right direction,” said Michael Martirano, school superintendent, adding the large victories for each incumbent indicates the voters “are very satisfied with the work of the school system and the superintendent.” Mary Washington won over Joel Rose by the widest margin, collecting over 71 percent of the votes to represent District 4. Washington attributes her victory to hard work during her campaign season and her years of dedicated service to the community. She believes her reputation gave her an edge in this election. Washington says she has developed a relationship with local residents through 25 years of “education experience.” “They know me,” she said. “[Winning the election] just means they are pleased with my service, listen to me and care about what I have to say. I will continue to serve citizens to the best of my ability and continue to work on behalf of the students.” In District 2, Cathy Allen defeated Jim Davis with nearly 68 percent of the vote. “I’m very excited to get back to work on the school board,” Allen said. Allen says she never knows what to expect on Election Day, despite all the positive feedback she received throughout the campaign. “Until the last vote is counted, I never take anything for granted,” she said. She is honored the citizens selected her, and believes she received a lot of votes because people know she is active in the community, and continues to work very hard – she plans to stay active on the state level. “I’ll make sure the county’s voice is heard when education policy [at the state level] is developed.” The at-large seat went to Marilyn Crosby, who
“Until the last vote is counted, I never take anything for granted.” - Cathy Allen racked up 63 percent of the vote against her opponent James Tomasic. Crosby says, in all likelihood, this was the last election of her career and she will retire in four years. Concerned that citizens will assume she will stop working, Crosby promises she will actually work harder. Crosby, “starting to believe in term-limits,” says she learned how the board operates over the last four years, and will now use the next four to apply that knowledge. Martirano believes Crosby’s tenure has made positive contributions for the kids in the community. “I’m surprised to learn she’s leaving, because she’s done such excellent work,” he said. Crosby’s will focused on her top priority – the reason voters put her in office – kids. “I intend to continue to work on behalf of the children,” she said. She attributes her success this election season to her exposure in the community. “I’m everywhere,” she said, “but I certainly didn’t think it’d be such a smashing big hit the way it was.” She noted receiving a majority of the votes at polls where she did not have someone stationed to represent her. She’s thrilled to be re-elected, but it’s the “character” and big picture of the board that’s important. Not the individual member’s accolades. “Our legacy [as a whole] is what’s important,” she said. “My big goal now is to work with the others for the kids.”
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“The Right Stuff” There was a football game played Friday night in Leonardtown. Oh what a game it was! If you missed it, you indeed missed history in the making as the Raiders of Leonardtown brought down and humbled the playoff bound Patuxent Panthers of Calvert County in front of a packed emotional crowd at Leonardtown High School. The Raiders (5-5) came away with a stunning 31-28 victory that was punctuated by the outstanding play of Stephen “The Freight Train” Stewart (198 total yards-1420 season-League Record-yards), Damien “DK” king (65 yards rushing seven tackles, seven season interceptions) the immovable Seth Macpherson (11 tackles 98 season tackles) and the vicious backfield disrupting play of Jed, a.k.a “The Reaper”, Law (two sacks and a league record 13 season sacks). The Raiders shocked the visiting Panthers by drawing first blood with a TD in the first quarter and left the Panther reeling and looking in disbelief at the end of the third quarter at a scoreboard that read 28-14 Raiders. The Panthers came roaring back with two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, but their fate was sealed by the inerrant foot of Sophomore Douglass Baumann. Bauman’s 34-yard FG was consistent with his stalwart special teams play all season. Baumann finishes the season with 33 total points and kickoffs that consistently left the opposing team the only alternative of an end zone kickoff touchback. A cursory glance at the teams total season wins (five) one could come away with the impression that this was an “average” team at best. That conclusion would be hastily reached and wholly incorrect. Having been part of the team since the dog days of August as an assistant coach and as I reflect back on the year, three words come to mind that seem to me to characterize this team: Leadership, Ownership and Pride. Mike Nines, head coach and math teacher, leads the Leonardtown Raiders. Nines hails from Pennsylvania whose state mania for football can only be rivaled by
that of Texas. Nines mantra from the beginning was this was going to be a new team, a changed team and the beginning of a new era in football for Leonardtown. From the off-season football camps and skill training, through summer three a day practices, Nines emphasized the importance of teamwork, attitude, individual performance and pride as keys to the success of the forthcoming season. Nines challenged the team with the goal of winning the St. Mary’s County Cup (check) and of attaining an above .500 season (check). These were in fact lofty goals for a team that historically struggled to put together two wins in a season. Nines’s signature block reads, "You can just as easily lose during a win as you can win during a loss." This was very apropos for a team that continued to improve on its performance with every win and with every loss. Offensive coordinator Ron Weinberger challenged the offense to perfect the WingT Offense; a complicated scheme that features misdirection, deception, motion and angle blocking by the offensive line. This offense effectively lead by Junior QB Zac Sparshot was tailor made for an offensive line that typically gave up 35 to 40 pounds a man to the opposing team. Sparshot’s heads up play and leadership acumen were key to this offenses success. This year’s team in fact featured many players who were standout leaders. The team defensive captain, Corey Denee (87 total tackles) kept the defense focused along with his bruising partner in the middle linebacking arena Brandon Brock (89 tackles) dealt some punishing blows to the opposing Panthers. Standout wingback and defensive back and team Captain Darren Winters (57 tackles, five receptions) was a constant visible presence on and off the field and there was no doubt this young man’s whole heart and soul was in the game. His enthusiasm was infectious and his leadership kept the team together when times were tough. His spectacular circus catch on the double re-
verse pass against Great Mills was truly inspiring. (What no touchdown, Darren?) Two of my favorite players were two of the most quiet and unassuming players on the team: Seth Macpherson and Damien King. Seth was an immovable force all year, playing both ways (Center and Nose Tackle). Kings seven interceptions were a league leader. Against county rival Chopticon, his two interceptions, 105 return yards, nine tackles including one “bone-crushing” tackle (his trademark) earned him the distinction of “All Metropolitan” player of the week. King and Machpherson lead the team by “doing”. On the last play of the first half against Calvert County powerhouse Huntingtown, (the score was a dismal 28-0), DK dealt a crushing blow to the Huntingtown tight end, upending the player and dropping him on his shoulders—DK stood over him like a warrior from the movie “The 300” as if to say “See ya back here in 15 minutes, don’t be late now hear.” At this point in the game other players on other teams would have long since given up and coasted to the end as painlessly as possible. Not Leonardtown—not Damien King. They are in it to the end. I looked up then to see the opposing coaches across the field screaming at the referees demanding a penalty on DK. The refs just shook their heads held up their hands and walked off the field. Really what would the call have been “excessive hitting?” Ownership—what do I mean by that? I use it in the sense that for the most part and in the end conclusively, this team played as a team, won as a team lost as a team and they “owned” each win and loss as a team and although there were standout players (good and bad) in each win and loss there was an acceptance that it was a team effort—with one exception—The Calvert Game. There’s always a game where you look out and say, “Hey where’s my team and who are those guys out there wearing their
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uniforms?” That was the Calvert game. If you know sports you know the term “flat” and that’s exactly what they were and how they played. An ugly loss that soon degraded into uncharacteristic finger pointing and excuse making. Zac Sparshot’s interception early in the first quarter ended one of two early red zone offensive efforts that left the Raiders scoreless and temporarily demoralized early in the game. Grumbling and finger pointing was quickly nipped in the bud by coaches Nines and Weinberger who drew the line in the sand and demanded the team close out the season as they had started working as a team, owning each win and loss as a team and guided by the team motto ”We’re just working hard and trying to do better.” A later review of the game film with team revealed that Sparshot threw the ball with a defender’s big paw in his face (hmmm maybe a missed block?) and that the intended receiver ran the wrong route. Ah, hindsight and perspective are always a good thing. And with effective leadership and guidance the team came together as they had started and finished the season with an outstanding win against a playoff bound team. Except for a couple momentary lapses on defense this team could have very easily been 6-4 or 7-3. This has been an exciting and in many way rewarding year for the Raiders, and although they sport the same uniform and trademark Raiders name, don’t be confused: this is a new team and I think a team to be reckoned with from this year on in Southern Maryland Gridiron play. So if you see a LHS Raider player on the street this week, call him out shake his hand. Recognize him. He’s worked hard. He’s earned it. Go Raiders! Coach David J. Reed Leonardtown
This Election was a Popularity Contest The election is over, and most would agree that is good, but what do the election results mean? This was not really an election to consider the important issues facing America, but a popularity contest promoted by the so called main stream media. It is incredulous that Romney could not get his message to resonate to defeat Obama with the state that our Nation is in. I believe the re-election of Obama only accelerates the decline of America – massive debt, big government dependency, socialism, lack of energy policy, lack of immigration policy, and weakness as a world military and economic super power, all of which is compounded by moral decay from within. May GOD help us. Joe Wible Sr. Leonardtown
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To The Editor
Every Day is Veterans Day When people think of veterans, they often think of warriors, but Hurricane Sandy offers just the latest reminder of the significant humanitarian and often times life-saving work performed by our veterans on a daily basis. As Sandy was still wreaking devastation on the east coast, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members mobilized on the opposite coast –at March Air Reserve Base in California to trek nearly 3,000 miles to assist their fellow Americans. The Navy sent large-deck amphibious ships off the shores of New York and New Jersey, where Marines, soldiers and Coast Guardsmen were busy rescuing storm victims, rebuilding ravaged areas and providing food and fuel. Memorial Day is appropriately set aside to honor our fallen war veterans – those who made the supreme sacrifice for this great country. Unfortunately, we are unable to personally show our appreciation to these heroes. Veterans Day, however, is intended to honor all of our military veterans, including the nearly 23 million living men and women that are still among us. Sometimes all that is needed is a simple ‘thank you’ directed at the veteran or the family member for his or her sacrifice. Part of that sacrifice too often includes unemployment or underemployment when the veteran’s military service is over. Companies should understand that it’s smart business to hire veterans, and when members of the guard and reserves deploy, it is America’s business to ensure that their civilian careers do not suffer. We must not forget the unique health care needs of women veterans. There are more than 1.2 million women in America today who have worn the uniform. Women play a pivotal role in our mission in Afghanistan. The Department of Veterans Affairs must adequately treat breast and cervical cancer as well as trauma that may have resulted from domestic violence, sexual harassment and assault. We must always remember those veterans who have given their lives for us long after they stopped wearing their military uniforms. While their service obligations may have expired, their love of country endured. Chances are that if you surveyed
your local police or fire department, you would find that a disproportionately high amount of its members are veterans. Men like Navy veteran and Boston firefighter Paul J. Cahill, who sacrificed his life when a restaurant roof collapsed while he was fighting a fire in West Roxbury on Aug. 29, 2007. Or Washington State Trooper and U.S. Army veteran Tony Radulescu who was killed on Feb. 23, 2012 when he was shot during a traffic stop in Kitsap County. When an emergency hits, there is a good chance that it is a veteran that is first to respond. Whether it’s a schoolteacher, construction worker or first responder, military veterans take their missions seriously. On Sept. 12 of this year – 11 years and one day after the worst terrorist attack ever inflicted on American soil – two Navy SEAL veterans made the supreme sacrifice while protecting their fellow Americans who were under attack at the U.S. Embassy in Benghazi, Libya. Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods knew the meaning of service. In an open letter to Glenn Doherty, SEAL Team 3 Comrade Brandon Webb wrote in The New York Times: “I still can’t believe you punched out early on me, but glad to hear from the guys that you fought like a hero – no surprise there. You should know your efforts resulted in the rescue of over 20 Department of State personnel. They are alive today because of yours and Ty’s heroic action.” Tyrone Woods was described by his mother as a “stellar SEAL who thrived on adrenaline, excitement and danger.” In addition to his grieving mother, Ty is survived by his wife, an infant daughter, two teenage sons and countless friends. And it’s important to remember not only the price that is paid by so many veterans to maintain our freedom – but the price paid by their heartbroken families as well. Journalist Abigail Pesta, who is the sister of Glen Doherty, wrote, “Today we held his funeral in his hometown of Winchester. During the procession from the funeral home to the church, the streets were lined with hundreds of people. Schools were let out; there were bands playing. People were holding signs. We have seen such a show of
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support – from both the town that we grew up in and the nation that we live in. We feel so much love.” Scenes similar to what occurred in Winchester, Mass. have taken place in many other cities and towns across America. We revere these heroes because they revered us –their families, their neighbors, and their fellow citizens. A country is only as good as the people in it. And a land that could produce such heroes is truly a land worth serving. While fewer than 10 percent of Americans can claim the honorable title “U.S. military veteran,” this special group often provides the vital services that enable our communities to function.
We must heed the words of our first Commander-in-Chief, General George Washington who said in 1798, “The willingness with which our young people will fight in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their country.” Born of their extraordinary accomplishments comes our extraordinary debt. And for those accomplishments and for their dedication, we must always be grateful. James E. Koutz of Boonville, Ind., is national commander of The American Legion, www.legion.org, the nation’s largest organization of wartime veterans with 2.4 million members.
Ceremony to Honor African Ancestors
Photo: Ann Cobb photo: Ann Cobb 1
Monday, November 12, 2012 1:00pm
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Historic Sotterley Plantation 44300 Sotterley Lane St. Mary’s County Hollywood, Maryland 20636 During the colonial period people were brought from the African Gold Coast to St. Mary’s County, Maryland. The owners of the Historic Sotterley Plantation in Hollywood were employed as factors of the Royal African Company (RAC). In doing research Sotterley staff uncovered in their records and those of the RAC, documents of the shipment, middle passage deaths, arrival, and sale of Akan people to local plantations in Maryland and in Virginia. Sotterley in conjunction with the Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markers Project has arranged to hold a ceremony to honor these ancestors and bring closure. During the intervening years we, as the descendants, have forgotten these people and acted as if they never lived. On Monday, November 12, 2012 that broken circle will be repaired. Please join us in remembering ancestors, the known and unknown.
Ann Chinn
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Cheryl Brickman, 55 Cheryl Ann Brickman, 55, of Leonardtown, MD, died October 31, 2012, at George Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Cheryl was born August 17, 1957, in Leonardtown, MD, to the late Francis Aloysius "Dish" Morgan and Katherine Virginia Taylor Morgan. Cheryl graduated from Chopticon High School in 1975. After graduating, she worked as a guard at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. She eventually moved on and worked at the Comptroller's Office onboard Patuxent River Naval Air Station for fourteen years. Cheryl had a passion for life and this included one of her favorite hobbies of playing pool for Dukes Bar. She was very proud of helping her pool team win first place for ten years in a row. Throughout the years her sense of humor and spirited good nature brought warmth and laughter to her family and friends. She enjoyed going to softball games where she was known for her energetic cheering and for blowing an air horn to cheer on her sister Lora and her son Charlie. When Cheryl's father "Dish" Morgan passed away, she vowed to continue his mission of making Rosaries for Catholic missions around the world. She made over 10,000 Rosaries that were sent to parishes throughout the United States and overseas. Cheryl was very compassionate and always placed others first. Cheryl loved her family, especially her grandkids, nieces and nephews. She especially enjoyed her daily visits from Toni and Michael. She couldn't stand to hear a child cry, so children left in her care tended to be extra loved and spoiled. While in her care she would speak to them about Jesus and Mary, teaching them to pray and say grace at meal times. Cheryl's huge heart had plenty of room for animals as well. She never turned her back on a helpless animal, even trying to save wild baby bunnies, squirrels, and baby birds. Her dogs and birds brought her daily comfort and joy. They were like feathered and furry kids to her. She taught her parrot to pray, and another bird even has her laugh, perfectly mimicking Cheryl's laugh. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Dana; her son, Charles C. Bassford, Jr. of Clements, MD; two grandchildren, Katherine V. Bassford and Chelsea A. Bassford; two step-children, Steven Brickman (Felicia) of Lebanon, VA and Jeremy Brickman (Megan) of Mechanicsville, MD; four-step grandchildren, Haley Brickman, Madison Brickman, Autumn Brickman, and Colton Brickman; and four sisters, Suzi McPherson (Dean) of Great Mills, MD, Faye Graves (Danny) of Leonardtown, MD; Kelly Gonsalves (Wayne) of Leonardtown, MD and Lora Digulimio (Mike) of Compton, MD. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Bassford, Sr.; and two sisters, Martha Ureke and Toni Morgan. Family received friends for Cheryl's Life Celebration on Monday, November 5, 2012, with prayers recited at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend Brian Sanderfoot on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at St. Francis Xavier Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Lee Brickman, Steven Brickman, Al Faunce, Mark McLeod, Carl Herrick, and Mike Digulimio,
Sr. Serving as honorary pallbearer was Michael Digulimio, Jr. Memorial Contributions may be to the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., P.O. Box 279, Leonardtown, MD 20650, to aid the family in defraying funeral expenses. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Theresa Brown, 75 Theresa Gertrude Brown, 75, of Lexington Park, MD., peacefully made the journey into the arms of our Heavenly Father on October 31, 2012. “Gertrude”, as she was affectionately referred to by her friends and family, was born in Pearson, MD on November 11, 1936. She was one of 12 born to the late Samuel "Sam" Day and Florence Chase. Gertrude was educated at the Cardinal Gibbons Institute in St. Inigoes, MD, which was dedicated to, and offered a wide array of courses that covered academic, as well as agricultural, and industrial training for local African-Americans. She had many fond memories of her school years, including her ability to attend the nearby St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, and as a result, she never forgot her roots. Her formative experiences were very influential in her vow and vision to make St. Peter Claver her final resting place. To her, St. Peter Claver and the Cardinal Gibbons Institute were the pillars from which she learned about God, embraced the solid values of life, and even met many life-long friends. Gertrude’s work history began humbly and included part-time positions at The Galley at Patuxent River, along with several housekeeping positions with local companies and private citizens in the Lexington Park area. Progressing in the workforce, she became the first female cab driver for the Friendly Cab Company. Well-known and trusted throughout the community, she drove school buses for more than 20 years. She excelled in her career serving in several rewarding capacities until she reached the age of retirement with the St. Mary’s County Public School System. Gertrude is survived by her eight children, five daughters, “Candy” Agnes Butler (Rufus), Ruby LeGrant John (Ren), Wanda Maxine Fenwick (Morris), all of Lexington Park, MD; Milt “Fatty” Carroll (Ras), Minister Sandra “Eve” Gardner (Michael), both of Richmond, VA, and to this number must be added one additional “adopted daughter of the heart”, daughter-inlaw, Karen Legrant; three sons, J. Preston Legrant (Karen), of Lexington Park, MD, Dennis Legrant (Sharon), of Durham, NC and James Legrant, of Richmond, VA. She is also survived by two sisters, Mary "Mae" Morgan, of Lexington Park, MD and Margaret "Sissie" Pittman, of Richmond, VA; along with four brothers, Leon "Link" Day (Helen), Joseph "Bud" Day (Pearl), both of Lexington Park, MD, Bernard "Teepoo" Day, and Charles "Mike" Day (Anna), both of Richmond, VA., 18 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Additionally, Gertrude leaves behind a host of dear friends, to mention a few: Son-In-Law: Rufus Butler, Sr. (who was always there for her), Goddaughter: De-
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nise Barnes-Campbell, Bernice (Legrant) Tucker, Bishop Oscar LeGrant, Jeanette Rice, Katherine “Kitty” Price, and Theresa Cassignol. She is preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, William Noble “Charlie” Brown; five siblings, her youngest sister Regina "Totsie" Mason and 4 brothers, Johnny, Albert, Jim and Thomas "Mook" Day and dear friend, Huel “Hotrod” Legrant. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 16922 St. Peter Claver Rd., St. Inigoes, MD 20684. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, MD
Mary Ann Chasen, 58 Mary Ann Young Chasen, 58, of Lexington Park, MD, died November 1, 2012, at the Hospice House of St. Mary's in Callaway, MD. Mary Ann was born July 28, 1954, in Washington, D.C., to the late Herbert Young and Margaret Gibbons Young of Kensington, MD. She grew up in Montgomery County and attended Albert Einstein High School, which spurred her lifelong interest in technology, entrepreneurship and community service. On January 18, 1976, Mary Ann married Steven Chasen, her husband of 36 wonderful years. Mary Ann held many professional roles throughout her accomplished life of service. In 1976, she was employed as an administrative assistant for the University of Maryland Baltimore Hospital. She went on to work as an administrative assistant at NESEA, a pioneering sustainability advocate, in St. Inigoes, MD. After her daughter's birth, she opened a licensed daycare in her home, where she was a nurturing mentor to children for many years. Mary Ann also founded Accurate Typing Service, which she owned and operated for the past 33 years. However, one of her greatest achievements was her leadership role as Executive Director for Christmas in April, St. Mary's County. She dedicated herself completely to the organization and its mission of helping to improve the lives of others by rehabilitating the homes of low-income, elderly and disabled people. As Executive Director for the past fifteen years, Mary Ann continuously sought to bring innovation, excellence and expanded outreach to an organization that she had been involved with since its founding, starting there as a volunteer. Her compassion and critical thinking made Mary Ann a great leader and administrator who found ways to help more people even when resources were sparse. Her smile and warm personality endeared her to many and enabled her to create relationships that strengthened both Christmas in April and her entire community. In fact, Mary Ann was engaged vigorously in many community activities, clubs and organizations. She was a member of the Democratic Club, Town Creek Garden Club, St. Mary's County Board of Library Trustees, Southern Maryland Regional Library Association Board of Trustees, Maryland Advisory Council on Libraries, Democratic Central Committee, Town Creek Elementary PTA, St. Mary's County Chamber of
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Commerce, and Fundraising Committee at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She also lent her fundraising talents to generate financial support to construct the new church hall. Her love for and dedication to the community were evident. She was happy to help everyone, and she loved to be with people. She was formally rewarded and recognized for her tireless social commitment in 1991 when she received Maryland's Small Business Women Advocate of 1991 Award. She also earned the St. Mary's County Democratic Central Committee for Outstanding and Dedicated Service Award from 1990 to 1993. In 2002, she received the Seventh District Optimist Club Service Award. In 2008, she received the Citizen for Maryland Libraries' Marion Satterthwaite Award for her "outstanding advocacy" to improve libraries throughout the state. The award highlighted Mary Ann's more than 20 years of service, including her instrumental role in creating the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association as well as her leadership in efforts that led to the opening of the $7 million Lexington Park Library in 2002. In 2012, she earned the Christmas in April President's Choice Award for her leadership in building a thriving organization. Mary Ann had many talents and hobbies. She loved films and was an avid reader, especially mystery novels. She played guitar and sang folk music, including for church services. She made regular trips to Atlantic City where she enjoyed playing slot machines while sharing time with members of her family and attending concerts and cultural events. However, one of her greatest enjoyments was exploring the world and meeting new people by taking cruises with her husband. She and Steve began these excursions in 1991, with a cruise to Alaska. Her most memorable and meaningful journey was the Holy Land Cruise, which toured Israel, Egypt, Greece and Turkey. Her last cruise was to Australia and New Zealand in 2011. In addition to her husband and mother, she is also survived by her children, Mary Hope Golosinski (Matt) of Skokie, IL and Paul Daniel Chasen (Jill) of Towson, MD; one grandchild, Juniper Marie Golosinski of Skokie, IL; and her siblings, Michael Young of Gaithersburg, MD, Kathy Young of Kensington, MD, Jean Musgrave (Ken) of Damascus, MD; John Young of Derwood, MD, Tom Young (Kim) of Mount Airy, MD, and Tim Young of Silver Spring, MD. She is preceded in death by her father. Family received friends for Mary Ann's Life Celebration on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Bill George, S.J. on Thursday, November 8, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20906. Memorial contributions may be made to Christmas in April St. Mary's County, P.O. Box 705, Hollywood, MD 20636; Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650; or the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3, Building A, Gambrills, MD 21054. Condolences may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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Gloria Countiss, 58 Gloria Ann Countiss, 58, of Park Hall, MD., known to many as Glory, a devoted wife, loving mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on November 02, 2012. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by family and friends at her residence in Park Hall, MD. Gloria was born on October 29, 1954, in Leonardtown, MD., to Mary Idolia Shubrooks and the late James Ellis Shubrooks, Sr. She graduated from Great Mills High School in 1972; she also attended St. Mary’s College, St. Mary’s City, MD. Gloria was employed at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology as a Medical Technician. She received numerous awards for her dedicated service for her outstanding work. After moving back to St. Mary’s, Gloria and her husband commuted for many years, until she decided to retire from the federal government in June of 2011, after 35 years. On August 9, 1976, Gloria was joined in Holy Matrimony with her best friend, Benjamin “Benny”A. Countiss. Gloria called her marriage to Benny “her romance”. During Gloria’s earlier years, she was a member of Zion United Methodist Church. After Gloria became a member of the Catholic Church, they renewed their wedding vows, giving them two anniversaries; she often bragged about having two anniversaries. Gloria loved Benny’s family as if it was her own and they loved her as a daughter, and sister, and made the two families one. Gloria had a magnetic personality that was loved by everyone. She was a quiet, kindhearted person who loved a good conversation. She enjoyed her music collection and loved to dance and travel. One of her biggest hobbies was shopping and looking like a Diva. She was always complimented on how gorgeous she looked. Gloria devoted her life to her family; taking pride in her children and grandchildren. Gloria is survived by and leaves cherish her memories her loving husband and soul mate of 38 years, Benjamin A. Countiss and their two shining stars, Dwain Countiss (Saleria) of Clinton, MD. and Cory Countiss (Tiffini) of Glen Bernie, Md; grandchildren, Monique, Jordan, Cory, Jr., Chanika, Jayelyn and Tene’; her mother, Idolia Shubrooks, Park Hall, Md; sister, Shell Jackson (Anthony, Sr.); brothers, James Shubrooks, Jr., Andre Shubrooks, Sr. (Chiara), Marc Shubrooks, Sr. (Brooke); and sister-in-law, Valeria Shubrooks, all of Lexington Park, MD.; a very special cousin, whom she referred to as her sister, Annette Dickens, St. Inigoes, MD.; mother and father-in-law Benjamin and Caroline Countiss; sister-in-laws, Ernestine Thomas, Mary Ellen Dorsey (Cecil); brother-in-laws, Charles Countiss (Anita), Kevin Countiss (Audrey), and Winifred (Ann); uncles, Jesse Fenwick (Jean), Baltimore, MD., and Leonard Shubrooks, Sr., St. Inigoes, MD; aunts, Daisy Fenwick, Catherine Chisley, and Regina Slaughter, all of St. Mary’s County,; and Goddaughter, Asha Lee, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Gloria was preceded in death by her father, James Ellis Shubrooks, Sr. and brother, Calvin Shubrooks, Sr. Family will receive friends on Friday, November 9, 2012 at Holy Face Catholic Church, 20408 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD. 20634. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial Celebration at
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Charles Daugherty, 92 On June 15, 1952, Charles Daugherty, was ordained an Episcopal priest in Washington National Cathedral. The following day—a Sunday—he arrived in St Mary's County and began his ministry to the members of the Parish of St. Andrews. "I just simply never dreamed that I would spend the rest of my life here—but I did," he said. Sixty years later, on “All Souls’ Day,” November 2, 2012, the Reverend "Chuck" Daugherty, 92 of Leonardtown, MD died peacefully in his sleep at Hospice House of St. Mary’s County. On October 5th, 1920, Chuck was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, to the late Laura and Charles Daugherty. When Chuck's father died in 1930 he moved with his mother and brother John to Washington DC. As a child Chuck sang in a boys’ choir—until Easter 1935, when his voice broke in the middle of Handel's Halleluiah Chorus. His singing career was only temporarily halted—Chuck joined the Glee Clubs at Powell Junior High, Central High and George Washington University. In 1947, he joined the Washington D.C. Chapter of Barbershop Quartet Society and became a life-long barbershopper. He spent ten long years of night school getting two degrees from GW, but never regretted a minute. He followed in his brother’s footsteps and was both editor of the GW paper (The Hatchet) and president of the Student Council. He was most famous for his news column, which he called “Before I Forget.” He joined many organizations, including Phi Sigma Kappa and Delta Phi Epsilon. In his words, “I simply had a great time.” His first degree was an AB in Foreign Commerce, which he got in 1944 after five and a half years. “My second was in 1949, also in Foreign Commerce. I went to school only intermittently for the second one, because I was primarily interested in establishing my export business. That is why it took so long.” One day, a disturbing thought struck him: “Daugherty, if you dropped dead tomorrow, only a few people would give a hoot. There has to be more to life than that.” He applied to the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in September of 1949. He continued his education after he was ordained. In 1962, he was one of five American priests to be invited to spend a year studying at St. Augustine’s Abbey in Canterbury, England, with 35 priests from all over the world. In 1967, he earned a Masters in Sacred Theology from Sewanee, the University of the South. In fact, it is most true to say that he devoted his entire lifetime to learning. He found everything and everyone interesting. When Chuck arrived in St Mary’s County, the Parish of St Andrews contained one church and two chapels—old St Andrews (open just six weeks a year), the Chapel of St Peters and the recently organized Chapel of the Ascension in Lexington Park (in a trailer at the time). The Leonardtown congregation was tiny but growing. The Lexington Park congregation had to be built from scratch. "On the first Sunday I was there, there were 10 people," he said. "And I made such an impression on them that the following Sunday there were six. And that was the lowest we ever got." Navy families assigned to Patuxent River
Naval Air Station started coming to Ascension in search of Sunday school and youth groups for their children, as well as sense of community. "When I got there, I was 31 years old and I was older than most of the people in my congregation," Chuck said. "There were children all over the place." People started pouring into Ascension not only because of the Sunday school, but also because they enjoyed Chuck's sermons, which he never wrote down. "Well, it took too long," he laughed. "It would have taken me all week!" A natural storyteller, this method served him well—most of the time. “You can get into trouble doing that," he said. "Because on one or two very memorable occasions, I forgot how the sermon ended." Ascension grew so large that it became impossible for Chuck to minister to both the members of Ascension and St. Peters Chapel. In 1964, the diocese sent another minister to Leonardtown and Chuck turned his attention solely to Ascension, with one exception. In 1972, Chuck exchanged pulpits with an English Vicar and spent a memorable year in Burscough, England, ministering to the people of St. John’s Parish. He retired from Ascension in 1986 having served there for 34 years and continued to teach well-attended bible study classes until just recently. In 1957 Chuck married a local girl—Jessie Turner Wise of Mechanicsville. Together, they raised three children—Mike, Anne and Ray (Charles Raymond Cotton Daugherty III). Chuck spent a lifetime enjoying people and places. From the Holy Land and the pyramids of Egypt, to Paris, Rome and London, the wilds of Kenya, Costa Rica, and Mexico, to name just a few; he wanted to see it all. He loved playing the tour guide and was often ac-
companied by family and friends. One of his great regrets was not traveling even more when he had the chance. A holy man, he was known by one and all for his intellect; wisdom; appreciation for alternate points of view; sense of humor; kind heart; humility; love of a good story, singing, the Redskins, baseball, bad puns and ice cream; happy disposition; optimism; endearing helplessness; and above all, his great ability to make every person he talked to feel special, interesting and hilarious. Over his lifetime, he was honored on many occasions by organizations such as the Lions and the Rotarians for his many hours of service to his community. He will be greatly missed by his wife, two surviving children, six grandchildren, four greatgrandchildren, eight nieces and nephews, and scores of others whose lives he touched (and often transformed) in his 92 years. A Life Celebration Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 12, 2012 at the Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Cemetery, 44078 St. Andrew’s Church Road, California, MD 20619. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Cedar Lane, 22680 Cedar Lane Court, Leonardtown, MD 20650, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 600, California, MD 20619 or Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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Louise LeBlanc, 83 Louise Harding LeBlanc, 83, of Lexington Park, MD died November 5, 2012, after a lengthy illness in Solomons Nursing Home. She was born November 29, 1928, Thanksgiving Day, to the late Frederick Leonard Harding and Lillie Mae (Downs) Harding. Louise grew up with her father and mother on a modern, working farm in Sandgates. They were one of the only homes in the County that had electricity and plumbing at that time. The owner of the property was Mr. Ohmer, a distinguished man who was the owner of National Cash Register Company of Dayton, Ohio. They had all the modern conveniences of that era. She graduated from Margaret Brent High School and actually had a scholarship to attend College. She instead took a job at Patuxent River Naval Air Station and went to work for Flight Test. She worked as a recording secretary for the flight plans. She met her husband by accidentally signing the back of his paycheck. She married the late J. Arthur LeBlanc on June 6, 1954 in Hollywood United Methodist Church, Hollywood, MD. She became a Realtor and worked for B and B Realty for many years, achieving the title of “Million Dollar Sales Person” for several years. In 1999, she moved to Fernandina Beach, FL where she also worked as a realtor. She returned home to St. Mary’s County in August 2010. Louise is survived by her children, Lenore Blevins (Bob) of California, MD, Terry LeBlanc (Teresa) of Oklahoma City, OK, and John LeBlanc (Ruby) of Jacksonville, FL; ten grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; her siblings, Betty Drury of Mechanicsville, MD, Leonard Harding (Margaret Ann) of Ridge, MD, Mary Jane Brookbank (Marcus) of Mechanicsville, MD, Kitty Buss of Catasauqua, PA, and Earl Harding (Ann) of Palm Harbor, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Family will receive friends for Louise’s Life Celebration on Saturday, November 10,
2012, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be celebrated by Pastor Bruce Wieske of Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church at 10 a.m.. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Mattawoman Road, Waldorf, MD 20604. Memorial contributions may be made to Solomon’s Island Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 189, Solomons, MD 20688. Condolences may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Eduardo Molina, 52 Eduardo A. Molina, 52, of Great Mills, died at Georgetown University Hospital on October 26, 2012, after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. Mr. Molina was born on April 29, 1960 in Lima, Peru to Cesar Molina and Rebeca Bastita Molina, both whom have preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Lynne Prenatt Molina who he married on August 2, 1986 in Titusville, PA. The couple had three children all surviving Mr. Molina, Rebeca Elizabeth Molina, Michael Eduardo Molina and Joseph Tomas Molina, all of Great Mills. Additionally, Mr. Molina is survived by a brother, Cesar Molina, Jr. and a sister, Ana Milagros Molina, a niece, 6 nephews and numerous cousins all of the Philadelphia area. Several other relatives remain in Peru and throughout the United States. In Peru, Mr. Molina attended the American School of Lima, Colegio Roosevelt, then came to the United States on a soccer scholarship to Slippery Rock University of PA where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and many awards and recognitions for his soccer skills. After graduating from Slippery Rock, he began his Master’s degree and teaching certification at Edinboro University of PA. A favorite teacher of both Spanish and United States History, Senor Molina taught in
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St. Mary’s, Charles and Philadelphia for the past 26 years. Additionally, Mr. Molina was a beloved soccer coach for youth, high school and college level teams. He touched the lives of many and will be remembered for his endearing sense of humor, his kind smile, his passion for soccer and his ability to be a supportive friend to so many. In his life, Mr. Molina had two great loves, his family and the sport of soccer. His wife and children are a testament to the amazing father he was. His past players are a testament to the love of the sport, which he spread to numerous players for over 30 years. A Memorial Service was held on November 1, 2012 at The Church of the Ascension in Lexington Park. The family received friends there afterwards. Interment was private. Arrangements have been made by the Mattingly Gardiner Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that contributions be made to the Molina Children College Account at PNC Bank.
Jean Murphy, 83 Jean Marie Murphy, 83 of Hollywood, MD died October 29, 2012 at her residence. Born July 29, 1929 in New York, NY she was the daughter of the late John McLaughlin and Elizabeth (Gannon) McLaughlin. Jean was a librarian at the Lexington Park Public Library for 25 years, retiring in 1996. She was a very active member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Lexington Park, MD. Jean is survived by her daughters, Jeannie Murphy Moran (Steve) of Hollywood, MD and Nora Murphy Falkenstein (Rick) of California, MD; her grandson, Ricky Falkenstein; and her brother, James McLaughlin of Long Beach, NY. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband William Joseph Murphy and her siblings, Anna Sullivan, Joseph McLaughlin, Elizabeth Kelly, Agnes Evans and John McLaughlin. Family received friends on Friday, November 2, 2012 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend Andrew Morkunas. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Ann Takeuchi, 46 Ann Yukie Takeuchi, 46, of Lusby, MD, passed away unexpectedly October 26, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. Ann was born March 17, 1966, in Waimea, HI, to Eleanor Obatake of HI and the late Shigeo Takeuchi. Ann attended the Travel Institute of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in 1985. She was employed by St. Mary’s Hospital as an Executive Secretary. She was engaged to the love of her
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life, Robert E. North, Jr. who was by her side at the time of her passing. Ann was an exceptionally kind and loving person who never met a stranger. She had an amazing soul and the ability to light up a room with her mere presence and always made people feel welcomed. She enjoyed traveling, reading (especially books about the Amish), doing crafts, crocheting afghan christening blankets for friends’ newborns and rooting for her Pittsburg Penguins. She had a passion for giving and would donate her time for various causes, charities and events, helping out wherever needed and never asking for anything in return. She always looked forward to breakfast with Santa at Christmas time at the hospital; she helped flip pancakes and played everyone’s favorite elf. She cherished her time at the American Legion with friends and her extended family. In addition to her fiancé and her mother, Ann is survived by her sisters, Jan Matsumoto (Alan) of Lihue, HI and Joy Pigao of Eleele, HI; and her niece, Kiana Pigao. Family received friends, for Ann’s Life Celebration on Saturday, November 3, 2012, at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers were recited by Reverend Joe Orlando. Interment was private. Ann was a breast cancer survivor and would be honored to have Memorial Contributions be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 752650309 in lieu of flowers. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Theresa Young, 91 Theresa Swales “Nannie” Young, 91 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on November 2, 2012 at her residence. Theresa was born on June 6, 1921 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Frank Swales and Jane Frances (McWilliams) Swales. Theresa was a lifelong resident of Leonardtown, MD where she spent her time as a homemaker and cared for her eight children. Theresa is survived by her eight children, Alice M. Swales, of Landover, MD, James R. Young, Jr., of Laurel, MD, Frances L. Frazier, of Upper Marlboro, MD, D. Maxine Little, of Washington, DC, Walter M. Swales, Sr., of California, MD, Marilyn T. Harris, of Great Mills, MD, George C. Young, of Lexington Park, MD, Bertha M. Hunt, of Leonardtown, MD; a sister, Harriet Forrest, of Leonardtown, MD; seventeen grandchildren; thirty-six great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, James R. Young, Sr. Family will receive friends for Theresa’s Life Celebration on Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Hollywood Church of Nazarene, 24710 Sotterley Road, Hollywood, MD. 20636. A Funeral service will be celebrated by Reverend Paul MacPherson at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Old St. Aloysius Cemetery, Cemetery Lane, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Serving as pallbearers will be John B. Swales, Phillip Swales, Joseph Swales, Kevin Goldring, Patrick Schrieber, and John C. Bowman. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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Saluting the Veterans
By Alex Panos Staff Writer Veterans Day is around the corner, and one of the area’s biggest events is taking place this Sunday in Leonardtown. The annual Veterans Day Parade, which will include 1,800 participants and 175 vehicles this year, was recently recognized for the first time as a Veterans Day Regional Site by the Veterans Day National Committee – a committee was formed in by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954 to plan and promote Veterans Day events. “The Leonardtown parade is the only such designated event in Maryland,” said Maria Fleming, Leonardtown’s Event Coordinator. Following the parade, a wreath laying ceremony in town square will take place featuring guest speakers – including Edward Chow, the secretary of the Maryland department of veteran affairs – elected officials and music from the Chopticon High School marching Band and the Prince George’s County Police Pipe Band. Fleming says she is most looking forward to fifth grade students from Leonardtown Elementary reading their original essays “What veterans day means to me” at the ceremony. “I had a chance to read them, and was amazed by the profound level of insight, pride, respect and thanksgiving that comes through such young voices.” Fleming believes people will enjoy the parade because it will display the “wonderful mixture” of all the area has to offer, and includes something for everyone to enjoy. “There will be Equestrian groups, [boy and girl] scouts, marching bands, classic cars, local businesses and organizations coming together to support our area,” she said. According to Fleming, the parade started in the 1970s by decorated war veteran Clancy Lyall. Local citizens, businesses and military families carry his passion through the parade each year through. “There are plenty of disagreements around this area, but there are very few, if any, people who don’t respect and stand behind our soldiers and their families,” Fleming said. Leonardtown’s central location, oldfashioned charm and resources make it possible for the town to host large celebrations,
Fleming said. “There is a lot of history here, and a lot of patriotism. Having the naval base and the Charlotte Hall veterans home so close by solidify the reality that we are all touched by war in some way – families, friends, coworkers and neighbors.” The Semper Fi Fund will be on hand in town square raising money for wounded veterans, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness will be providing information on veterans mental health benefits. The parade begins at 10 a.m. on Nov. 11 at St. Mary’s Ryken High School. The route travels down Fenwick Street to Washington Street, through Town Square in Leonardtown. Free parking and shuttle services are going to be provided at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds and the College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown campus. The Commissioners of Leonardtown and the St. Mary’s County Commissioners are sponsoring the parade. The Department of Public Works, Center for Life Enrichment, Millison Management, CSC Applied Technologies, Bi-Plane Tours, Brinsfield Funeral Home, Heritage Printing, Jeanie’s Flowers and Gifts, Best Western Park Avenue and Kevin’s Corner Café also contributed to the event. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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Leaders Learn from Starfish and Spiders
On Thursday evening, Oct. 18, a sweeping cross-section of 16 leaders turned out at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center for the first monthly Read 2 Lead book club discussion. Founded by Emily Harman and Kim Mozingo, the club is focused on generating dialogue among leaders. The group discussed “The Starfish and The Spider” by Ori Brafman and Rod A. Beckstrom. “We couldn’t have asked for a better turnout. There was so much energy in the room because of our diversity,” said Harman, who opened the meeting. Leaders from all three counties represented academia, non-profits, the defense industry, the insurance and finance industries, churches, small business, and government civil service. The meeting, scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m., ran past 9 p.m. Of the diverse cross-section, one participant said, “It feels so good to hear from people outside of my line of work, to know that we’re dealing with the same kinds of issues.” The discussion revolved around the idea of striking the right balance between centralization (the Spider – very structured, hierarchical organizations like the military) and decentralization (the Starfish – think of concepts like Craigslist and Wikipedia) and how to apply ideas in the book to their work. Topics covered developing leaders who
assume risk for the benefit of the people they work with in order to provide them with the freedom to innovate and learning how to work around detractors. Each person shared at least one action item they wanted to implement from the reading. The concept of autonomy, or having control over certain aspects of work, came up repeatedly. Leaders, they felt, were responsible for finding out what really motivates people so they can contribute to their fullest potential and for removing roadblocks as needed. The group learned so much from their dialog that they decided to meet monthly. “Prior to tonight’s meeting, people asked me to consider setting up alternate meeting times such as early morning or lunch. But taking an idea from the book and from our lively discussion, I think we leave that up to other leaders, in true Starfish [decentralized] form,” said Mozingo. The next Read 2 Lead meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The group selected their next leadership book “Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us” by Daniel Pink. For more information, connect with Read 2 Lead on Facebook at www.facebook.com/somd.read2lead, join their LinkedIn group, Read 2 Lead, or contact kimmozingo@theconwellgroup.com.
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Leonardtown Lions Mike Payne, left, and Rich Richardson, right, present Col. Gregg Monk, Commanding Officer of the Marine Aviation Detachment at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, with a check for $2,000 to assist wounded warriors. The Wounded Warrior Project serves military service members (and their families) who incurred service-connected wounds, injuries, or illnesses on or after Sept. 11, 2001.
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Troupe Performs Local Original Works By Alex Panos Staff Writer This season, the Southern Maryland Originals – organized by the College of Southern Maryland’s Performing Arts Club to exhibit some local talent and creativity – will perform five plays by local playwrights, including twin 12-year-old girls. “It’s their very first script,” producer George Johnson said of the twins, “and we believe the audience will enjoy their story.” Andrea Hein, directing her first play “A Happy Life,” says the actors in her play blew her away with their performance and maturation from the first few rehearsals. SMO produces plays they believe will entertain the audience or “get the crowd to think,” Johnson said, adding they narrowed down 10 submissions to five. Songs, poems and spoken word recitals accompany the plays. Johnson believes the multiple plays and recitals throughout the evening create a unique atmosphere not commonly found in a typical, one-play show. “Thanks to the support of Keith Hight [Associate Professor and Technical Director of CSM], we are not intimidated by cutting edge work and believe this is a good venue for trying new things,” Johnson said. Although the program has just a brief history, it has provided exposure and a path to success for playwrights Johnson (The Importance of Being Hairy) and Trish Cole (Butterfly) – both of whom have had their work pro-
Tasnim McWilliams, left, and Emma Gilligan perform during “Miracle at Downtown Alley.”
duced in the New York City Strawberry Festival. DaSilva, who often incorporates works featuring a local theme, received attention for “History of St. Mary’s County in 23 Minutes.” The Originals have already produced three of his plays. Johnson believes people enjoy their efforts to support local talent and its initiative to promote student involvement. “People appreciate the student angle,” he said, adding some have commented how much they enjoy the mixture of theatre, song and spoken word.
This Year’s Featured Plays Consist Of Varying Storylines: • a girl hiding behind a tree on her blind date, by Regan Cashman • a journalism student faced with a difficult choice while interviewing a woman claiming to be a vampire, by Peter S. Coburg • a liberal writer with a knack for knocking out far-right prose who thinks he can sabotage a religious-right political candidate, by R. DaSilva • a couple struggling with a difficult decision, by Andrea Hein • a woman threatened with eviction hopes for a miracle, by 12-year-old twins Loranika and Varanika Sharma.
The program began as a way to provide a reliable venue for several local student and local playwrights. The Performing Arts Club funds the show entirely out-of-pocket, JohnMcWilliams and John Giusti.
son said. “Hopefully we get paid back on the first day of general admission.” Any profits made are given to Hight to invest in CSM’s theatre program. This is third year of the program, created by Artistic Director Dr. Lisa Gregory. “She developed SMO as an opportunity for local writers to show their wares in the form of plays, songs or spoken word,” Johnson said of Gregory, the “program’s brainchild.” “This is a friendly venue,” Johnson continued. “Dr. Gregory has found a balance between having fun and giving our audience a high-quality performance.” The plays take place this week, Tuesday through Sunday. Opening Night, Nov. 13, is “Student Night” exclusively for students for $5 a ticket. General admission tickets go on sale at the door for $10 each starting Wednesday. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. – except for Sunday, Nov. 18, which is a 2 p.m. matinée – and will be held in the CSM Leonardtown Auditorium. Contact smo.producer@gmail. com for additional information. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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Live Music: “Dave Norris” DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m. Live Music: “Gretchen Richie – The Music of George Gershwin” Café des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, On-the-Square, Leonardtown) – 6 p.m. Live Music: “Funkzilla” Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 9 Live Music: “Down River Duo” The Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) – 9 p.m. Super Magic Man Reggie Rice, Comedy Illusionist Show – Adults 21+ Only The Lounge at Bollywood (22576 Mac. Arthur Boulevard, California) – 9 p.m. Live Music: “Kappa Danielson” Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. Karaoke Night Anderson’s Bar (23945 Colton Point Road, Clements) – 8 p.m. Live Music: “The Ed Golden Group” Scott’s Bar II (7070 Port Tobacco Road, Welcome) – 9 p.m. Live Music: “Dave Norris” DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m. Live Music: “Pet The Monster” Jake & Al’s Chophouse (258 Town Square Drive, Lusby) – 8 p.m.
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Wednesday, Nov. 14 Live Music: “Mason Sebastian” DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m. Free Beginner Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) – 7 p.m.
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• St. Mary’s Oyster Reef Groundbreaking St. Mary’s College of Maryland (47498 Trinity Church Road, St. Mary’s City) – 12-3 p.m. Support the newest 5-acre oyster restoration project with your friends and family and support the launch of the first-ever three-dimensional oyster reef in the St. Mary’s River. Groundbreaking ceremony promptly at 1 p.m. Grilled oysters and hot dogs available. Please RSVP. For more information: 301-737-2903 or info@stmarysriver. org
Friday, Nov. 9 • Special Needs Night Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons) – 5-7 p.m. Free family fun night for families with special needs offered in cooperation with Calvert County Parks & Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Services. • Sotterley’s Legends & Lore Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood) – 6 and 8 p.m. There is nothing like a good yarn, and Sotterley, with three centuries of people living on this site, has many exciting and entertaining stories that have been passed on over the years. “Way back when” stories and recent experiences from those close to Sotterley will be shared. Storytelling at its finest, this presentation will bring out the storyteller in you. Advance reservations only. Tickets are $15 per person. Tours are limited to 20 people and walking is required. Purchase tickets online at www.sotterley.org.
Saturday, Nov. 10 • Annual Chinese Auction St. George’s Episcopal Church (19167 Poplar Hill Lane, Valley Lee) – 9 a.m. Offerings include collectibles, gift certificates, themed baskets, wine tasting for six, Blue Crabs tickets, passes to Wicomico Shores and St. Mary’s golf, Luray Caverns, hotel stays, small appliances, rugs and even white elephant gifts. Homemade baked goods will be available for purchase. For Lunch Sloppy Joe’s, Hot Dogs, Coleslaw & Beverages, sloppy joes, coleslaw, drinks and doughnuts will be available for purchase. Tickets are 50 cents each. For more information, please call 301-994-0585. • Contra Dance Christ Episcopal (Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico) – 7 p.m. A Contra Dance sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance, featuring caller Elgin Perry. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the dancing begins at 7:30. Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun and exercise. If you’ve ever danced a Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance, you have a good idea how much fun it can be. If you haven’t, it’s about time you tried it! Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7 p.m. to get some instruction in the various dances. Admission is $8 for non SMTMD members, $6 for members (band members are free). No fancy or out-
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landish clothing is required. You need to be comfortable, to move freely. There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information and directions go to www.smtmd.org. • Catch the Vision SAYSF Bible Church Community Resource Building (46544 Rue Purchase Road, Lexington Park) – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Come to the Catch the Vision 2012 Foster Care, Adoption and Orphan Care Expo to meet representatives from St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services, Adoptions Together, Barker Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sister of Southern Maryland, Bethany Christian Services of Maryland, Children’s Choice, and Foster and adoptive families. The expo is an open-house format, drop in any time during the open hours. For more information, contact Jeff Ollom at jeffollom@verizon.net or call 240-925-0368.
Sunday, Nov. 11 • Veterans Day Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons) – 10:30-11 a.m. In honor of Military Month, active military, veterans, DOD employees, and their families may enjoy free admission at the Calvert Marine Museum. • Honoring our Veterans Days Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190 Compton Road, Leonardtown) – 12-6 p.m. All veterans will receive one free tasting all day. We will feature a special flight with our award winning wines. The cost is $5 for wine tasting up to six wines and a souvenir glass • Fall Dinner Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (22357 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park) – 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Come out for an all you can ear fall dinner featuring Al Porter’s Famous Maryland stuffed ham, fried chicken, fried oysters, beets, green beans, parsley potatoes and dinner rolls. Homemade baked goods will be on sale. Adults eat for $23, children six-12 are $11 and children under six-years-old eat free. • Sundays in the Park at Greenwell Greenwell State Park (25420 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood) – 1-4 p.m. Sundays in the Park returns to Greenwell’s Rosedale Manor on the second Sunday of every month. Sundays in the Park is a family-friendly event where the community is welcome to come and browse the rooms of historic Rosedale Manor. Selfguided tours of the manor house are available. Sundays in the Park is also an opportunity for brides-to-be to spend some time inside the manor house and envision what their special day will look like. For more information about the Greenwell Foundation, visit www.greenwellfoundation.org. • Veterans Day Parade Leonardtown Square – 10 a.m. Parade organizers extend an invitation to the entire community to salute our Veterans by attending the 37th Annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown. The parade will begin at 10 a.m.
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and will move from the staging area at Ryken High School onto Fenwick Street, proceed to Washington Street and into the Town Square area. Cars and motorcycles will disperse onto Lawrence Avenue and the rest of the parade will end at Courthouse Drive. The Parade features Veterans, dignitaries, elected officials, military units, color guards, local school marching bands, bagpipers, classic and antique cars, boy and girl scouts, cheerleaders, horses, motorcycles, fire, police, emergency personnel and equipment, and more. Immediately following the parade, spectators are encouraged to remain in the Town Square for the Veterans Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony. The ceremony is held to thank and honor all Veterans for their military service, and includes guest speakers, patriotic music, “What Veterans Day Means to Me” essay winners, and the laying of wreaths in honor of our fallen Veterans.
Monday, Nov. 12 • Dig a Little Deeper Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons) – 1-4 p.m. Love our fossil hall? This special fossil program gives visitors a chance to touch fossils that are eight to 20 million years old – including fossilized crocodile poop. Discover why there are so many good fossils here, and then find your own fossil in our Discovery Room. Free with museum admission, fifteen-minute programs starting on the top of every hour. • Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markers Project Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood) – 1 p.m. On behalf of Historic Sotterley Plantation and the Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markers Project, community members and leaders are invited to an ancestral remembrance ceremony. This ceremony honors the people transported against their will from the Gold Coast of Africa who died in the Atlantic Ocean and also those who arrived during the transAtlantic slave trade. The ceremony will include a historical narrative, prayers by diverse faith groups, drumming, and libation led by an Akan priest. For more information please visit www.middlepassageproject.org and www.sotterley.org
• Pax River Quilters Guild Meeting Good Samaritan Lutheran Church (20850 Langley Road, Lexington Park) – 6:30 p.m. Patti Carey from Northcott Fabrics will do her presentation “Interesting Quilts from Unusual Fabrics.” Also, we will be celebrating PRQG’s 20th Anniversary. Guest and new members welcome. For more information, contact Lois Andereck at grannie98@md.metrocast.net. • St. Francis Xavier Church’s 350th Speaker Series St. Francis Xavier Church Hall (21370 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m. Dr. Dennis J. Pogue, Vice President for Preservation at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, Museum & Gardens will present “Revealing St. Francis Xavier: Archaeological Investigations at the Manor and Church, 1981-82.” All are invited to attend.
Tuesday, Nov. 13 • Public Meeting to Discuss New Septics Bill Commissioners Meeting Room, Chesapeake Building (41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown) – 6:30 p.m. Under this State Act, all Maryland jurisdictions may designate their land areas into four growth tiers. Each area would contain specific rules for approving residential subdivisions using private septic systems or public sewer. A jurisdiction may choose not to establish a growth tier system; however it would then be prohibited from approving major subdivisions on private septic systems outside of those areas served by public sewer. The Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012 will have significant impact on the potential development of rural lands in St. Mary’s County. It is important to learn about this new law. The meeting will begin with a Power Point presentation by Land Use and Growth Management staff, followed by discussion and questions and answers. For more information about the meeting, contact the Department of Land Use and Growth Management at 301-475-4200, ext. 1500.
Wednesday, Nov. 14 • Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary Meeting Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad (23469 Rescue Lane, Hollywood) – 7 p.m. Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is looking for members. Anyone wishing to become a member of the Auxiliary is encouraged to attend. For more information, call 240-298-7956.
Thursday, Nov. 15 • Craft and Vendor Night Hollywood Elementary School (44345 Joy Chapel Road, Hollywood) – 6-8 p.m. Vendors will showcase holiday crafts and gifts including jewelry, accessories, food, home décor, and much more. This is your opportunity to do your shopping for all your holiday gifts in one place. • Twain Lecture Series St. Mary’s College of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary’s City) – 8 p.m. The Twain Lecture Series of St. Mary’s College of Maryland presents “Music & Truth,” a musical performance by Nashville songwriter John Reynolds and traditional/roots musician Gary Kirkland. Professor Ben Click, director of the Twain Lecture Series, will also provide commentary from the works of Mark Twain during the event. The event is cosponsored by the American Roots Concert Series and is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.smcm. edu/twain. • Grocery Auction to benefit Mother Catherine Spalding School Mother Catherine Spalding (38833 Chaptico Road, Mechanicsville) – 5:30 p.m. Ronnie Farrell is the auctioneer. Items to be auctioned typically include candies, snacks, sodas, frozen meats, frozen vegetables, frozen pizza, canned goods, dry goods, dairy products and cleaning supplies. Items will be offered and available in small lots and/or large lots. There will be some great deals. We suggest bringing your cooler for any frozen items purchased. Payment can be made by cash or check. For more information, call 301-884-3165.
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Libraries will be closed on Veterans’ Day All three libraries will be closed on Monday for Veterans’ Day. Online payment now possible Library users can now pay their fines online using any major credit card through PayPal. Minimum charge is $5. Applications for Library Board positions being accepted Applications for two positions on the Board of Library Trustees are being accepted until 5 p.m. on Nov. 14. Information and applications are available at any branch or at www.stmalib.org. Leonardtown offering mini-computer classes Leonardtown library is offering a mini-computer class on creating holiday greeting newsletters on Nov. 13 at 3:30 p.m. Filling out an online application will be covered in a class on Nov. 20 at 2:30 p.m. These classes last about an hour and registration is required for both classes. Dance party planned for children Children can come and dance to their favorite storytime songs at the Leonardtown branch on Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. and at Lexington Park branch on Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. Nonprofits can learn how to find funders A free webinar offered at Lexington Park library on Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. will introduce nonprofits to the Foundations Center’s comprehensive database to find potential funders. They will learn to create customized searches and explore Power Search that allows them to search across nine Foundation Center databases. Registration is required. Wondering which eReader to buy? Leonardtown library will hold an eReader workshop for those interested in buying an eReader or tablet on Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. The pros and cons of the various devices will be discussed, questions will be answered, and the library’s devices will be available to try out. Registration is required.
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Two Free Screenings Coming up at Loffler Senior Activity Center In honor of National Memory Screening Day free, five minute memory screenings will be available at Loffler from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13. For your appointment call 301-7375670, ext. 1658 by Thursday, Nov. 8. Also available for free at Loffler are skin cancer screenings on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. To make your appointment call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 as soon as possible. For both screenings, walk-ins will be seen only if space is available. Appointments will be given priority.
Hand-Crafted Items for Sale at Loffler Holiday Bazaar
The arts and crafts programs at Loffler Senior Activity Center will be offering beautiful, handmade treasures at very reasonable prices during the Holiday Bazaar on Tuesday, Nov. 20 from 9 to 2 p.m. A one-day event is open to the public so take advantage of this great opportunity to get some holiday shopping done. Proceeds from the sale will go to the arts and crafts council, which supports programs at Loffler. For more information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
Watercolor Christmas Cards
Cedar Lane Senior Living Community honors our resident veterans and all those who have served.
In this class at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m., participants will make beautiful Christmas cards using watercolor painting techniques. All supplies are provided. Cost is $5 per person. To sign up, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Christmas Angel Ornament
At the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Friday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. seniors are invited to make angel ornaments us-
ing crochet cotton thread. Crocheting is not required. Learn how to make these ornaments and make them for gifts for family and friends. Cost is $3 per person. To sign up, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Breakfast Café
Let us do the cooking and cleanup in the morning while you enjoy a great start to your day and good conversation with others. Breakfast is homemade by Paula, and served with complimentary beverages at the Northern Senior Activity Center. On Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 9 a.m., enjoy morning comfort food of sausage gravy with biscuits and fruit. Cost is only $2 per person, registration is required with payment by noon the day before. Please call 301-475-4002 ext. 1001 with any questions.
Northern One-Stop Holiday Shoppe
The Northern Senior Activity Center in Charlotte Hall can make your holiday shopping easy with an assortment of lovely and useful gifts that can be wrapped at a courtesy wrap station (we provide all the supplies.) All porcelain, ceramics and pottery is fired in-house and crafted with pride by programs within the Northern Village Arts Studio. Choose from porcelain lattice edged plates, ornaments, Tea Sets for one, three piece tea sets, nightlight covers, religious pieces and seasonal ceramics. Functional pottery is available as pitchers, pots and bowls with a more rustic touch. Our beaded treasures sparkle with nightlights and snowflake ornaments perfect for the tree or as window dressings. These are just some of the unique gifts available if you need something different and are buying on a budget. More formal gifts/ sets may be able to be customized with advance notice. Come visit the Center or call with any questions, 301-475-4002 ext. 1001.
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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The Armsworthy Brothers By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Benjamin Armsworthy, son of Daniel Armsworthy and Ann Maria Hebb Martin, was born in 1834. His father died about 1845 and the following year his mother married Archibald Price, 31 years her senior who had been widowed twice before. In 1855 Benjamin married Jane Rebecca Kirby, daughter of Merit Mills Kirby and Jane K. Price, and they, along with his brother Henry Armsworthy (born 1842), moved to Baltimore where the brothers worked as blacksmiths. The brothers probably thought a move to Baltimore would be to their advantage and perhaps from an employment point of view it was, but personally there was a price to be paid. Jane Rebecca (Kirby) Armsworthy died prior to 1860 leaving a young daughter. In 1861 Henry married Catherine Griffith of Baltimore but the marriage was shortlived as she died less than two years later. Benjamin and Henry were drafted by the Union army, serving as farriers (shoeing horses) in Company B, Maryland Second Regimental Cavalry for a period of six months, beginning June 20, 1863. Henry died while in service. His military records state that he died at the U.S. General Hospital in Annapolis of congestion of the lungs. He is buried in the Annapolis National Cemetery. On February 4, 1864, shortly after being discharged from the army, Benjamin married Mary K. Baynard and they ultimately had seven children.
I just read Oprah’s latest O magazine; her big “favorite things” issue. It took her almost a year to gather 95 of the newest, trendiest, and most useful things across America. It made me start to wonder what a few of my own favorite, useful (most likely not trendy) things that I’ve found in the make-up category are. Face make-up has been the bane of my existence for many years. My body chemistry has never worked with make-up the same way it does on models and actresses. This goes back to the days in 1974-1976 when I was wearing my favorite powder blue eye shadow to school and rushing home after junior high to wash it off before my Mother got home. I must not have been too good at washing it off, because I know she asked me a few times if I was wearing makeup. Sometimes after dinner when I was washing up I could see blue color mingling with my lash line, or the tell-tale blue crease line. So could she apparently. She did catch on about me tweezing my eyebrows pretty quickly. The style then was pencil thin, which was reminiscent of the 1930’s film stars. But all of us teenage girls thought we were the ones that had invented the fad I’m sure. I’ve been slowly heading back to the pencil thin craze again, but only because the white brow hairs are beginning to outnumber the brown. Well, it’s taken me about thirty-five years to find some of the greatest makeup on the planet (or so I think - which probably matters naught). I have always had an unctuous complexion (I like this term better than oily complexion) which just gets unctuousier with any foundation. I know, I know, I’ve been told countless times how lucky it is to have an oily complexion. I’ve tried every matte foundation and powder on the market; nothing has ever worked except washing it all off mid-day and starting over. And very rarely does anyone have that option. I know there must be a lot of women like me because there are tons of ads stating that their foundation keeps your face from looking greasy, or should that be shining so it sounds better. Finally one ad from Clinique for their “stay-matte oil-free makeup” caught my attention, so I ripped the whole page out in search of it. I found it at Macy’s and it wasn’t as expensive as I thought it would be. Let me tell you - it works! I wish I had found it when my husband was still playing softball and I was sitting in the bleachers melting, literally. Something so simple has made my life so pleasant. The only problem I’ve found is that it works too well in colder weather when your face is drier, so I will have to go back to normal foundation now. Another great find has been TIGI mascara. I know there are lots of ads out there for one coat or thickening mascaras and I’ve tried them all too. I don’t think you can find it in regular stores, I believe you have to go to a salon. I found mine at Expressions of Beauty here in Mechanicsville. This is another product that is amazing. The first time I put it on I coated my lashes two or three times like normal since I seem to be fading there as fast as my memory, looked in the mirror and thought two large spiders had landed on my eyes. One coat is enough. It is also easy to remove with my other long-time favorite find: Pond’s make-up remover towelettes. My last great favorite find has been Wet and Wild Lipstick. You can find it at any drugstore for less than $2, usually for 99¢. Every lipstick I have ever tried (again this is probably my own body chemistry fighting me) has never stayed on like they said it would – even using tricks of make-up artists, but the Wet and Wild brand does, and feels great. I love getting great tips myself, and hope someone can use these. My next favorite finds article will most likely be tools and gadgets – but you still have to look and feel good using them, right? To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
Benjamin continued to ply his trade as a blacksmith and horseshoer. In 1864 he was listed as the president of the Journeymen Horsehoers in Baltimore. In 1889 Benjamin was hired to sail aboard the “Nanticoke” for a trip to Honduras. When the ship left port on March 14 it was noted that “Two magnificent gray percheron stallions and two horses were taken on the main deck.” Neither Benjamin nor his family would know they would never see each other again. “A Baltimorean’s Death on Island Ruatan. Mr. Benjamin Armsworthy, a well-known blacksmith of South Baltimore, died of pneumonia April 24 on the steamer Nanticoke, on the Island of Ruatan, British Honduras. He left Baltimore on March 14 on the Nanticoke as a special shoer for a number of horses the steamer carried out. His residence in Baltimore was 39 E. Williamson St. When the steamer reached the island at Honduras there was no landing place and in wading ashore he contracted the cold which resulted in his death. Mr. Armsworthy leaves a family of seven children. He was twice married and was a prominent Odd-Fellow and a Knight of Pythias*. His remains were buried on the Island of Ruatan.” (Baltimore Sun, May 13, 1889). *The Knights of Pythias, a fraternal organization and secret society was founded at Washington, D.C. in 1864 and is still in existence. To become a member, Benjamin would have to swear that he believed in a Supreme Being, was not a professional gambler, did not engage in selling liquor or narcotics, was not a Communist or Fascist, and was not a member of any other organization that advocated the overthrow of the government.
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Sp rts County Recruits for Junior Coaches’ Program The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks is recruiting individuals to take part in the Junior Coaches’ Program, which will begin this coming winter sports season. The program is designed to provide additional sports related opportunities for high school students and to set a standard for effective coaching. A maximum of six junior coaches will be selected for the first year of the program. Winter sports coaches will volunteer to serve as mentors for the junior coaches and be approved by R&P. First-year coaches are not eligible to participate in the JCP. Applications are available on the Recreation & Parks website at: www.stmarysmd.com/recreate JCP training is a proactive approach toward making a significant impact on the future of youth sport coaching in St. Mary’s County. The JCP targets younger coaches, with the goal of creating a consistent standard for coaching. As student athletes age, the sports opportunities available to them decrease. The JCP creates additional opportunities for youth interested in alternative ways of participating in sports by teaching them leadership skills that make it possible for them to seek employment as junior coaches. Through the JCP, youth coaches will gain self-confidence, understand their personal motivations, and develop an interest in becoming leaders. Some of the benefits of being a Junior Coach include: • Establish job and character references • Practice teaching and leadership • Enjoy personal growth and expanded self-esteem • Learn to work with children and adults Specific Qualifications: • Must submit a student coach application form to the R&P sports coordinator • Provide two letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, or other members of the community • Be entering junior or senior year of high school • Must complete a training session sponsored by Recreation & Parks staff • Possess a strong work ethic • Experience working with young people • Ability to put the needs of others first • Positive character and ability to make difficult decisions in the face of adversity • Ability to relate to adults of all ages, as well as to children • Flexibility and ability to accept supervision and guidance • Good communication skills Applications may be downloaded at http://www.stmarysmd.com/docs/ JCP%20Application.pdf For more information, please contact Kyle Kebaugh at 301-475-4200 ext. 1803
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County Football Recap Week No. 10 By Alex Panos Staff Writer Football season came to an end last week with St. Mary’s County finishing strong. The St. Mary’s Ryken Knights, ending the season a county best 7-3, ended the season on a six-game winning streak after routing Riverdale Baptist 41-0. The Knights improved throughout the season after a slow 1-3 start, and won every game since the last week of September by double figures. The season started with a 40-0 loss to Bullis School, and ended with a 41-0 victory. The Knights held Riverdale to 106 total yards throughout the game, forced two fumbles and lit up the scoreboard in the first quarter with 21 points. Leonardtown (5-5) completed the season on a positive note, edging the 8-2 powerhouse Patuxent Panthers, 31-28 in front of their home crowd. The Raiders nearly surrendered a sizeable 14-point fourth quarter lead, but a last quarter field goal proved to be the difference maker. On defense, Leonardtown got to the Patuxent quarterback all night record-
ing six sacks, three from Jed Law, and 10 hurries. Raiders quarterback Zac Sparshott completed only three passes, but racked up 82 yards and two touchdowns – one rushing. The Raiders did most of their work on the ground. As a team, they ran for 304 yards, including 202 on 20 carries from senior Stephen Stewart, who scored two touchdowns. Chopticon running back Kyle Barber is another senior who went out with
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Southern Maryland Sabres
The Southern Maryland Sabres Hockey Club hosted a 12-team Mite jamboree on Sunday, Oct. 28. The participants numbered 180 players from the Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland area.
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a bang last week – collecting four touchdowns and 271 yards en route to being recognized as the player of the game. The Braves as a whole ended on a high note as well, ending their losing streak with a 40-28 victory over La Plata. The game was tied 20 a piece at halftime, but Chopticon was able to put on a show in the second half in front of their home crowd for the last time this season. Despite the loss, La Plata’s quarterback Alex Calvert threw for 370 yards and four touchdowns – although he was also responsible for four interceptions. Dylan Turner was on the receiving end of eight of Calvert’s passes, ending his high school career with a three-touchdown game. The Braves finished the season with a 2-8 record. Great Mills was not able to get their second win of the season, finishing 1-10 after losing by a touchdown to Northern 27-20. The Patriots (4-6) did an excellent job of spreading around the wealth on offense with 98 passing yards and 157 rushing. Tyrone Bell now has his first full season as Great Mills head coach under his belt. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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Placing Trail Cameras for ‘Candidates’ one spot. To properly place a trail camera, find a large scrape in the woods where you hunt. A scrape is where deer leave scented messages to one another during the mating season. A buck will clear the leaves in a large circle under a single low hanging tree branch. The branch will be used as a “licking branch” where the buck will leave scent from his mouth and pre-orbital glands near his eyes. On the ground, in the scrape, the buck will leave tarsal scent from his feet and legs, and like a male dog marking territory, he will pee in the spot. A doe that is ready to mate will recognize the area as a region that is frequented by a big buck. I think we can figure out the rest of the story. The interesting thing about scrapes – particularly ones near a heavily traveled deer path – is that they will be visited by many different bucks, each leaving their scent after inspecting the scent of the previous visitor. The trail camera will snap a photo of every deer that comes near. An alternative place to set a trail camera is over a baited area. Bucks and does visit baited areas at all times of the day and night. If there’s a scrape nearby, then you can be sure that some of the deer that frequent the bait are also visiting the scrape. If you hunt from the ground, make yourself as scentfree as possible. Then pick a concealed location downwind of the scrape or baited area and make yourself comfortable. The last thing you want is for your scent to be blown over the area and spook deer before you can see them. This is more important than anything. Work the wind. Wind is still important if you hunt from a tree stand. If your tree stand is near a scrape or baited area, do not hunt the area if your scent will be blown over the scrape
Fur and Feathers By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer It is election week, and I hope everyone managed to make their way to the polls to cast their votes for the people who will lead our country for the next few years. The results are in by now, so the time is right to get back to hunting. There are more choices to be made, like which buck you will take during the rut. If you hunt private land, there is no better way of knowing the “candidates” that frequent a particular spot than the trail camera. There are many different trail cameras offered by several different vendors and manufactures. Any one of them will do the job. More than one will do a better job. A properly placed trail camera will do more to excite a hunter than anything I’ve seen, short of actually being in the woods 24/7 and seeing all of the deer that come to
or bait. Hopefully, you have a portable stand, or more than one fixed tree stand location. If you don’t, consider hunting from the ground on the downwind side of the scrape or bait. Collect your trail camera pictures and find the buck that you want. Then get in the woods with your bow (or crossbow) and plan to intercept his travels as he comes to the scrape. With any luck, you’ll get to “pull the lever” for your favorite candidate. Keith has hunted wild game and waterfowl in Maryland and other states for more than 45 years. When the fishing season wanes, you will find him in the woods until deer season finishes.
Preparing for a Seasonal Change By Debra Meszaros CSN www.MXSportsNutrition.com Ever wonder why as soon as the weather changes, so does your health? What is it about the fall/winter season that seems to find our weaknesses? When the weather turns colder, optimizing your immune health becomes a priority. The combination of options you apply can help the body with the season change your body will experience. Understanding the body’s requirements and preparing for the season could help you get by without compromising your health. Sometimes things are really simple, so simple we look right past obvious clues. In winter our daylight hours are shorter for a reason. Most of us do not change our behavior in the most important aspect of winter health, sleep. Our body naturally wants more rest and nature has provided shorter days and longer nights for a reason; but we usually just keep pushing forward with the same schedule we always follow. Increasing your rest, relaxation, and hours of sleep can help the body maintain a healthier state. Key number one – get more sleep. There is also another important aspect to winter health that gets overlooked, hydration. In warmer months, we just naturally drink more fluids but once temperatures drop, we usually drop our intake of fluids as well. This is a mistake. We also tend to increase our consumption of beverages that actually rob the body of fluids, like coffee, teas, and sometimes alcohol. Adding
soups to every meal will help with adding some comforting fluids to your daily intake. Even though it is winter, it’s probably still advantageous to your health to maintain water consumption of at least half your body weight in ounces of water, slipped throughout the day. Key number two– stay hydrated. Each season also brings on a dietary change, some driven by the actual foods available to us and sometimes we just feel like eating differently. Some of the changes we make are really good but there’s one type of food that can do the most damage in the winter months … sugar. Why? Ever have the opportunity to view a video on bacteria growth? It is simply amazing how quickly bacteria can grow; they can double in population every 10 minutes. Give them some food (sugar) and off they go. Sugar depresses your immune system; it may allow the bacteria to multiply faster than the body can fight them off. The result, you get sick. Restrict your diet, especially when you’re already not feeling well. Take sugar out and give your body a chance to fight off invaders. Remember sugar is: excess honey, cane sugar, fructose, pasta, breads, pastries, cookies, milk chocolate, bottled fruit juices, including commercial orange juice; there is also sugar in milk. Balance your diet with plenty of fresh vegetables and antioxidant berries. Key number three – no sugar. Any trip to a health food store and you’ll surely find an abundance of natural approaches to maintaining health. Any antioxidant you choose can help build your natural defense system. Whether you choose, herbal, homeopathic, or nutrients like Vitamin C and Zinc, something is probably better than nothing. Lately probiotics have been making a very big splash; even major pharmaceutical companies are now manufacturing probiotics. They are foundational to a strong immune system.
There is also an option that was discovered more than 90 years ago, colloidal sliver. This is known as a natural antibiotic. Grapefruit seed extract, Olive leaf extract, and even coconut oil have all shown promise in supporting the body’s immunity. Besides the helpful options I’ve mentioned for you to explore, remember to keep your body warm. Wear appropriate clothing…yeah bundle up. ©2012 Debra Meszaros MXSportsNutrition.com. All rights reserved; no duplication without permission. DISCLAIMER: When you read through the diet and lifestyle information, you must know that everything within it is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional. I am making no attempt to prescribe any medical treatment. You should not use the information here for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. The products and the claims made about specific products have not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem. Confirm the safety of any supplements with your M.D., N.D. or pharmacist (healthcare professional). Some information given is solely an opinion, thought and or conclusion based on experiences, trials, tests, assessments or other available sources of information. I do not make any guarantees or promises with regard to results. I may discuss substances that have not been subject to double blind clinical studies or FDA approval or regulation. You assume the responsibility for the decision to take any natural remedy. You and only you are responsible if you choose to do anything with the information you have read. You do so at your own risk. Use your intelligence to make the decisions that are right for you. Consulting a naturopathic doctor is strongly advised especially if you have any existing disease or condition.
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